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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

Kaitlin Mikrut, Design Editor

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Hello! I'm Kaitlin and I'm excited to be the new design editor at the Daily Illini! I'm a junior majoring in studio art with a minor in creative writing and started working at the Daily Illini last semester. I have a passion for painting, illustrating, writing stories, cooking, and watching horror movies. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends, create art or sing random songs (my voice hasn't broken anything yet, so maybe that's a sign I'm the next rising star). I'm excited to take on this position at the Daily Illini, and everything it has to offer!

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[Photo] Ikebana teaches students about making right choices

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • September 14, 2020
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[Photo] University student moderates coronavirus subreddit

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 14, 2020

[Photo] Opinion | Cats remain vastly underappreciated

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Opinions Editor • September 14, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Change requires incremental conversion, not overhaul

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • September 9, 2020
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[Photo] Webinar series battles ageism during Healthy Aging Month          

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • September 10, 2020
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[Photo] Follow these tips for getting involved in research

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • September 8, 2020

[Photo] Psychedelic therapy shows promising future for mental disorders

By Meghan Lyons, Special Sections Editor • September 8, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | 19th amendment signifies milestone, not end

By Alice Lee, Senior Columnist • September 8, 2020
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[Photo] The Daily Illini hosts recruitment night

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2020
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[Photo] Politics, pandemic move hand in hand

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • September 2, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | America will eventually elect Madam President

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • September 1, 2020
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[Photo] Cockburn speaks against racial injustice in America

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • August 31, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | Leave The US Postal Service alone

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • August 27, 2020
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[Photo] Amidst a changing world, keep an open mind

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 5, 2020
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[Photo] Don’t dismiss importance of staying organized

By Diana Anghel, Assistant News Editor • August 5, 2020
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[Photo] Don’t be afraid to branch out

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor • August 5, 2020
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[Photo] Illinois Commitment: What are you really committing to?

By Claire O'Brien, Longform Reporter • July 15, 2020
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[Photo] Call for University to defund local police departments gains attention

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • June 17, 2020
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[Photo] CU small businesses tackle COVID-19 challenges

By Shreya Goel, Staff Writer • June 12, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | BLM protests catalyze critical change

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • June 9, 2020
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[Photo] University Board of Trustees to vote on new intimate relations policy

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • May 14, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | American democracy unwittingly harbors oligarchic traits

By Alice Lee, Senior Columnist • May 13, 2020
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[Photo] Students ask for credit/no credit extension as finals loom

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • May 12, 2020
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[Photo] Virtual commencement kicks off Saturday, University still “committed” to in-person graduation

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer • May 11, 2020
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[Photo] 2020’s divisive political debate could steer college football

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020
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[Photo] Students receive money from emergency COVID-19 grants

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer • May 8, 2020
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[Photo] Yes, you heard right: Let go of all hope, learn to adapt this finals week

By Meghan Lyons, Special Sections Editor • May 7, 2020

[Photo] University Housing allows students to move out during extended stay-at-home order

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • May 5, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 upends grad school admissions exams

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor • May 4, 2020
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[Photo] Campus faith groups go digital to build community

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • April 29, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Coronavirus erodes Trump’s re-election chances

By Dennis Austin, Columnist • April 28, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | College heightens class division

By Dylan Gray, Columnist • April 19, 2020
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[Photo] University Housing prorates room and board fees

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • April 15, 2020

[Photo] Opinion | Social distancing is not end of world

By Sabrina Lee, Columnist • April 13, 2020
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[Photo] The Daily Illini sports staff shares favorite sports movies

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • April 12, 2020
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[Photo] Congressional candidate Stefanie Smith runs an unapologetically working-class campaign

By Matt Troher • April 10, 2020
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[Photo] COVID-19 demands response different from past pandemics

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • April 10, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Threat to democracy develops amid global crisis

By Nick Johnson, Columnist • April 12, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | Coronavirus religious exemptions create public health hazard

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 9, 2020
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[Photo] Maintain your long-distance relationships during pandemic

By Jillian Little, Buzz Editor • April 9, 2020
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[Photo] Students navigate job market during pandemic

By Sidney Madden, Staff Writer • April 9, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Humanity must shine through dark times

By Alice Lee, Senior Columnist • April 6, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Quarantine requires difficult balance between family, school

By Marykate Green, Columnist • April 3, 2020
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[Photo] University raises student insurance premiums

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • April 3, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | Pandemic reveals administration’s lack of preparedness

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 2, 2020

[Photo] University offers online counseling to students

By Diana Anghel, Assistant News Editor • April 2, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Love languages are important

By Evelyn Delgado, Columnist • March 31, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | The right mindset helps reduce ‘cabin fever’

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 26, 2020

[Photo] University terminates all study abroad programs

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer • March 24, 2020
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[Photo] University increases Latinx graduation rate despite setbacks

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor • March 23, 2020
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[Photo] Protect those around you: Self-quarantine after break

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 12, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Improve your communication skills

By Rachel Starcevich, Columnist • March 11, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | China’s Belt and Road should alarm international community

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist • March 9, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | Vote ‘Yes’ to Media Fee

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 5, 2020
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[Photo] Editorial | Stop appropriating celebrity grief

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 27, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | American attitudes harm more than coronavirus

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • February 24, 2020
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[Photo] University culture experienced by European Exchange students

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • February 19, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Being a college student is a privilege, not a chore

By Abril Salinas, Columnist • February 20, 2020
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[Photo] Cleaning up: Two entrepreneurs profit from students’ dirty laundry

By Anna Pevey, Senior Reporter • February 5, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Voting for disunity may be necessary

By David Lee, Senior Columnist • February 3, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | It’s okay to find comfort in routine

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | ‘Bachelor’ franchise launches influencer careers, not love

By Alice Lee, Columnist • January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | 2020 Oscar nominations unfairly criticized

By Matthew Krauter, Columnist • January 21, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Students require more from teaching assistants

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • January 21, 2020
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[Photo] Opinion | Plantation weddings trivialize history of human rights abuse

By Alice Lee, Columnist • December 12, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Parents can’t be your scapegoats forever

By Rachel Starcevich, Columnist • December 9, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Cancel culture is unjustly criticized

By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist • November 18, 2019
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[Photo] Small majors offer big reward

By Carmen Martinez, Staff Writer • November 13, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Texting is a language barrier

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • November 14, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | ‘Bojack Horseman’ avoids traditional Hollywood tropes

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist • November 4, 2019
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[Photo] Students share some favorite dad memories

By Sonal Singh, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019
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[Photo] Costume consciousness inspires discussion

By Kimberly Villanueva, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | All-inclusive hotels diminish international experiences

By Dylan Gray, Columnist • October 8, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Social media catalyzes political polarization

By Ellen Barczak, Columnist • October 7, 2019
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