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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Mom wins Mom of Year award for leaving job to take care of sick daughter

By Jim Vorel • Apr 14, 2009

Best student mother crowned in ‘Mom of the Year’ awards

By Jim Vorel • Apr 14, 2009

Best student mother crowned in ‘Mom of the Year’ awards

By Jim Vorel • Apr 14, 2009

Getting the most out of Easter’s sweet treats

By Jim Vorel • Apr 10, 2009

Column: Off-campus living is a viable alternative … just be sure to remember your winter boots

By Jim Vorel • Feb 10, 2009

Column: Job hunt outside of 1 field; you may find more opportunities

By Jim Vorel • Feb 2, 2009
Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, not seen, as his wife Michelle, holds the Lincoln Bible and daughters Malia, left, and Sasha, watch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Chuck Kennedy, The Associated Press

America’s new first family dictates national fashion

By Jim Vorel • Jan 21, 2009
 

Offbeat RSOs are cream of Quad Day crop

By Jim Vorel • Aug 22, 2008

C-U music scene caters to all tastes

By Jim Vorel • Jul 26, 2008

Visual elements make ‘The Cell’ stunning, shocking

By Jim Vorel • Apr 25, 2008

Jordin Sparks concert canceled

By Jim Vorel • Apr 21, 2008

Sparks cancels concert due to illness

By Jim Vorel • Apr 21, 2008
 

Great Impasta to close after 25 years

By Jim Vorel • Mar 12, 2008

Making the most out of spring break in CU area

By Jim Vorel • Mar 7, 2008
 

Local blogger reveals his ‘double life’

By Jim Vorel • Mar 5, 2008

Film series provides ‘food’ for thought to community

By Jim Vorel • Feb 27, 2008

Film festivals at Allen Hall bring creativity

By Jim Vorel • Feb 21, 2008
Erica Magda

Local florist has rosy disposition on holiday

By Jim Vorel • Feb 14, 2008

Roleplaying network lets gamers make characters

By Jim Vorel • Feb 6, 2008
Illustration by Dana Larson

Diagnosed by the virtual doctor

By Jim Vorel • Jan 23, 2008
UI alumnus Josh King, right, and graduate student Leah Zinthefer talk during a listening party at the Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway Ave. Urbana, Wednesday evening. The event, which takes place on the third Wednesday of every month, is intended Erica Magda

Area residents share the music at listening party

By Jim Vorel • Jan 22, 2008

Column: All aboard the model railway

By Jim Vorel • Dec 11, 2007

Sugar plums and lumps of coal:

By Jim Vorel • Dec 7, 2007
James Hastings, Urbana resident and founder of Jimshoes Entertainment, poses in a shirt from his clothing line. Erica Magda

Local promoter hits the streets with new clothing label

By Jim Vorel • Dec 5, 2007
 

‘Jean Shorts’ will debut Thursday at Loomis

By Jim Vorel • Nov 28, 2007

Healthier Thanksgiving options gain popularity

By Jim Vorel • Nov 15, 2007

Unusual classes provide break from the daily grind

By Jim Vorel • Nov 7, 2007

The ultimate Halloween battles

By Jim Vorel • Oct 25, 2007
TIPRE Erica Magda

Illinois teaching grad publishes first novel

By Jim Vorel • Oct 24, 2007
David Wells, graduate student, sips on wine at Alto Vineyards on Duncan Road in Champaign on Tuesday afternoon. Wells and his friends come to the Vineyards every Tuesday to drink wine. "This is known as Alto Tuesday," Wells said of his weekly v Erica Magda

Alto Vineyards expanding, evolving

By Jim Vorel • Oct 18, 2007
Marty White, senior in LAS, pours syrup over the members of Team Stromeyer and Big Bad Mahaney before the championship round of the Dirty Dodgeball tournament on Friday afternoon. Erica Magda

Dodgeballers get down, dirty to gather funds for missions

By Jim Vorel • Oct 16, 2007

Dodgeball gets dirty

By Jim Vorel • Oct 11, 2007
Erica Magda

Derald’s delights the hungry

By Jim Vorel • Oct 3, 2007

Rock, Paper, winners raise money for camp

By Jim Vorel • Oct 2, 2007

Pop culture competition goes pop

By Jim Vorel • Sep 27, 2007
photo Courtesy of Shipwreck Erica Magda

Pygmalion attracts old, new fans alike

By Jim Vorel • Sep 19, 2007

Student nutrition lacking

By Jim Vorel • Sep 13, 2007
Erica Magda

All aboard the model railway

By Jim Vorel • Sep 11, 2007
A member of the Inline Insomniacs signals the direction that the skaters will start their midnight skate in front of Foellinger Auditorium on Wednesday. The group meets once a month at midnight to go for a skate around the community. Erica Magda

Student night owls skate the night away

By Jim Vorel • Sep 6, 2007

Art, plays, movies find friendly home in downtown C-U

By Jim Vorel • Jul 22, 2007
 

Web site challenges American Idol voting

By Jim Vorel • Apr 17, 2007

Host of ‘Anarchy Radio’ to speak about growth of society

By Jim Vorel • Apr 12, 2007
Emma Swift, senior in LAS, prepares vegetarian lasagna at Strawberry Fields Restaurant at 306 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, on Monday. Beck Diefenbach

University veggies on the rise

By Jim Vorel • Apr 4, 2007
D.W. Krummel, professor in Library Science, talks with graduate students. Beck Diefenbach

Rare books library hosts collecting contest

By Jim Vorel • Mar 29, 2007

Festival will showcase Irish culture, tradition

By Jim Vorel • Mar 15, 2007

Monumental Film Festival showcases student films

By Jim Vorel • Mar 6, 2007

Jazz master brings swing to Krannert

By Jim Vorel • Mar 2, 2007
The synchronized swimming team practices at Freer Pool to the music of Russian composer, Rachmaninoff, during a two hour practice Sunday night in Urbana. Beck Diefenbach

Graceful girls swim circles around the competition

By Jim Vorel • Feb 20, 2007

Pop culture quote gets its own holiday

By Jim Vorel • Feb 16, 2007
Members of the underwater hockey team pose for a portrait before practice at the Freer Pool in Urbana on Thursday night. Beck Diefenbach

Underwater hockey a long-time tradition at UI

By Jim Vorel • Feb 13, 2007
John Paul Goguen The Daily Illini ME Online

‘Absolut’ely educational: Senior promotes vodka

By Jim Vorel • Jan 31, 2007
William Smith, junior in LAS, holds snapshots of his work that he does as a volunteer for the SourceForts modification game for the website www.sourcefortsmod.com in his apartment, Oct 31, 2006. Will creates 3D players by making a 3D mesh and skeleton fro Dan Hollander The Daily Illini

Student designs images for hit online ‘mod’ games

By Jim Vorel • Jan 24, 2007
Beck Diefenbach, Illustration

Dodgeball a weekly diversion for participants in Dodging Illini

By Jim Vorel • Nov 16, 2006

Popular comic strip canceled indefinitely

By Jim Vorel • Nov 8, 2006

Collectors gather for annual C-U stamp exposition

By Jim Vorel • Oct 31, 2006
Treva Ellison The Daily Illini

New art displayed at Parkland

By Jim Vorel • Oct 11, 2006

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ visits campus

By Jim Vorel • Sep 21, 2006