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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
Alexandra Harmon-Threatt, assistant professor in the Department of Entomology, is one of five members on a new subcommittee, which reviews complaints filed against the Champaign Police Department.

UI professor appointed to Champaign police review committee

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • October 25, 2017
A part of international artist Jose Rodriguez Fuster's Fuster Project, a community beautification project that focused on bringing the community together though the rebuilding of tiled murals. A student took this photo when she studied abroad in Cuba in 2016.

UI discontinues 2018 study abroad trip to Cuba

By Kevin Delgado, Staff writer • October 16, 2017
The front entrance of the Main Library located on Gregory Drive.

Rare Book and Manuscript Library acquires works by Haki Madhubuti

By kevin Delgado, News Reporter • September 27, 2017
This model is of what the new, three-story Illini Inn will look like. The property will also feature 22 apartments above the bar area.

Out with the old, Inn with the new

By Luke Cooper and Kevin Delgado • September 14, 2017
Coursicle solves common class registration dilemma

Coursicle solves common class registration dilemma

By Kevin Delgado, Staff writer • September 8, 2017
Illini Hyperloop members examine the original pod they created for SpaceX’s hyperloop competition. The team will be competing in Competition II this August.

Research department assists University students in innovative projects

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • May 8, 2017
Underground tunnels serve as University’s prime energy source

Underground tunnels serve as University’s prime energy source

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • May 8, 2017
Nikitha Gajula The Daily Illini Students browse through donated clothes during a Student For Environmental Concerns’ Earth Day clothing swap event at the YMCA on April 21. This year, Chancellor Robert Jones will bike with BikeFace to promote sustainable campus transportation.

University celebrates Earth Week, encourages sustainability

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • April 17, 2017
Kevin Erickson, architecture professor at the University, uses the robotic arm. The arm, purchased in 2015, helps students improve their design skills.

Robotic arm advances architecture students’ designs

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • April 13, 2017
University freshman Engineering students Alex Darragh and Matt Steinlauf were one of eight teams that travelled to Bangalore, India, to compete in the Lab2Moon Challenge. They are hoping to create a sustainable lunar greenhouse on the moon.

University students compete to bring life to the moon

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 30, 2017
Professor Emad Jassim was named a top undergraduate teacher at the University by the Office of the Provost. He will be recognized on April 26 at the Celebration of Teaching Excellence ceremony. He is in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering.

Mechanical Professor Emad Jassim named top undergrad teacher

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 30, 2017
Carle Foundation Hospital as seen from University Avenue. The Carle Illinois College of Medicine recently appointed two leadership members to permanent positions.

Carle Illinois College of Medicine advances from applicant school to candidate school

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Reporter • March 28, 2017
The work of University professor Fred Kummerow is set to be archived by the Main Library.

University set to archive years of professor’s work

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 21, 2017
A walk and concert is set for Thursday to show community support for Yingying Zhang, a missing scholar. UIPD and the FBI are continuing their search.

Students to vote on Krannert Center fee

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017
The women's bathroom of KAM's, located on Daniel St. in Champaign, on Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

KAM’s, C Street fail health inspections for more than grimy floors

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • February 23, 2017
Guests wait for service at the service desk at the ARC on Sunday, Feb 19 2017.

New ARC, New You: CRCE, ARC upgrade facilities to accommodate increase in visitors

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017