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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
Man behind barn dance tradition reveals origin story

Man behind barn dance tradition reveals origin story

By Jessie Wang and Lauren Castaldo • December 18, 2024
A Build-Your-Own bowl from Bibibop on Prospect Avenue in Champaign on Nov. 18.

Review | Bibibop’s new CU location exceeds expectations

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
A crowded Saturday morning at Lincoln Square Mall as students and members of the Champaign-Urbana community search for a great deal on vintage clothing, video games, technology find at Illini Vintage Fest.

Illinois Vintage Fest’s open market returns to CU

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
Thomas Rademaker perfoms some skate tricks at Spalding Park on Sunday, Oct. 13.

Rolling around the rules: New RSO aids UI skateboarding community

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Review | Angels regain their wings: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Illinois Student Alumni Ambasadors stand holding an iHelp flag from 2023's iHelp day of service.

iHelp day of service provides an opportunity to give back

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
EWB builds bridges, improves sanitation in Malawi, Guatemala

EWB builds bridges, improves sanitation in Malawi, Guatemala

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024
A crowd of Fighting Illini fans making their way into Memorial Stadium before the game vs Kansas on Saturday.

Legacy of legends: Memorial Stadium’s 100-year milestone

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
An aerial view of the Main Quad on April 16, 2024.

Exciting new additions to C-U await students in Fall 2024

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
Protester rests beside the self-proclaimed liberation zone Tuesday morning.

Live coverage: Third day of encampment persists on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 30, 2024
A dad and his son cross the finish line during the Illini Dads Weekend 5K run in the University of Illinois Arboretum on Nov. 12.

Engineers Without Borders sprint for change: upcoming 5k to raise funds, awareness 

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
A group of moms and their children riding an Illini Pub Cycle on Green Street, Saturday, April 13.

Moms Weekend 2024: Live Coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 10, 2024
Hamilton Walker’s grilled Atlantic salmon with sweet corn.

Best of CU | Best Fine Dining: Hamilton Walker’s

By Lauren Castaldo, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
Professor Eva Fischer, one of the faculties in Neuroscience Program, leads a frog research. The focus is to understand the biological and cognitive mechanisms of frogs.

UI professor leads frog research by leaps and bounds

By Lauren Castaldo, Contributing writer • November 8, 2023
I-Pride rides in on their float during the 2006 homecoming parade.

The history of Homecoming: UI’s claim to fame

By Lauren Castaldo, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2023
Cydnee Weber discusses Indigenous identity and sovereignty in higher education during an event at Spurlock Museum on Monday.

Spurlock Museum celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

By Lauren Castaldo, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2023
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