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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
The Beckman Institute sits north of the Engineering Quad in Champaign on Oct. 4, 2016. This year, the institute celebrates its 30th anniversary with events throughout the year.

Researchers discover shapeshifting in organic electronics

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • February 6, 2018
University astronomers release new data on black holes

University astronomers release new data on black holes

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • February 1, 2018
TerraSentia - the ultracompact, autonomous, teachable robot developed by EarthSense, Inc. was tested in a corn field in August, 2017. TerraSentia delivers critical plant information about plant traits to corp scientists and breeders, using a variety of sensors to obtain data and employing sophisticated on-board machine learning and machine vision algorithms to analyze the data.

University startup develops $5,000 agricultural robot

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • January 23, 2018
Brendt Christensen's lawyers filed 12 pretrial motions Monday.

Accused kidnapper’s lawyers ask for dropped charge, venue change

By Karan Abrol, News Reporter • January 17, 2018
Isak Massman, senior in Business, studies in Espresso Royale with a beverage.

Caffeine sales expected to increase during finals week

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
University opens Resource Center for Chinese Studies

University opens Resource Center for Chinese Studies

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • December 6, 2017
Melissa Kuhl, publicity specialist at the Illinois Extension office, working at her desk on Nov. 10, 2017. University Extension covers every county within Illinois, with 1.5 million residents participating every year.

A closer look at University Extension

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • November 29, 2017
Melissa Kuhl, publicity specialist, working at the Illinois Extension office on Nov. 10, 2017.

Extension offices responsible for far more than outreach

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • November 13, 2017
Women compete in first 'Code Ada Hackathon'

Women compete in first ‘Code Ada Hackathon’

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • November 9, 2017
Ivan Dozier, the unofficial Chief Illiniwek from 2010 to 2015, spoke of an Illini Republicans meeting Thursday in Lincoln Hall. Dozier informed those in attendance of the general history of the Chief, how it was started, how it was carried out and why it was retired. Currently, the Native American Guardian Association and others are encouraging the authentic use of the Chief.

Native American Guardian Association advocates for Chief Illiniwek

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • October 30, 2017
Ivan Dozier, the unofficial Chief Illiniwek from 2010-2015, spoke at this week's meeting of the Illini Republicans on Thursday Oct. 26, in Lincoln Hall. Dozier informed those in attendance on the general history of the Chief, how it was started, how it was carried out, and why it was retired.

‘Meeting with the Chief’ results in alleged vandalism, assault and police involvement

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • October 27, 2017
Cracked on Green is located at 619 E Green Street in Champaign.

Local businesses thrive against chains

By Karan Abrol, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017
Former University mascot Chief Illiniwek performs at the halftime show in a football game on Oct. 7, 2006. The Chief was retired by the University in 2007 amid controversy. Illini Republicans is hosting Ivan Dozier who portrayed the Chief, later this month

Illini Republicans will hold a “Meeting With the Chief” later this month

By Karan Abrol, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
A student speaks to crowds in front of Alma Mater gathering to protest President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) earlier this year.

Campus political groups react to DACA

By Karan Abrol, Contributing writer • September 28, 2017