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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 English Building is the home to the department of English, which places 95 percent of students after graduation.

English graduates most employed LAS major post-graduation

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • March 14, 2017
The survey building, located on Gregory St., remains under construction as of Wednesday Feb. 22nd.

Former Survey Building to become College of Business facility

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017
An emergency pole seen on the quad.

UIPD encourages women to take self-defense training into their own hands

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017
Students wait patiently in line to talk to potential employers at the ACES Career Fair at the ARC on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

9 tips for a successful interview

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • January 30, 2017
Newman Shares volunteers (from left) Elizabeth Abbs (junior), Matthew Triplett (junior), Katie Trchka (senior), Theresa Versaci (graduate student), Alondra Rios (junior), Nora Marino (senior), Apshara Islam (junior) Iris Daiber (junior), and Matt Campbell (sophomore) help out on Wednesday nights in the basement of Newman Hall.

Pantries provide meals for students in need

By Lauren Scafidi, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2016

UIPD warn students against recent “sextortion” and IRS scams

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • September 18, 2016
Students work out at Campus Recreation Center East, more commonly known as CRCE, on April 20, 2007.

Fitness fee in place due to Title IX requirements

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • September 11, 2016
An Unofficial reveler tries to keep warm while walking down Green St. on Unofficial on Friday, March 1, 2013.

WATCH: What do University students think about the new party school ranking?

By Lauren Scafidi, Adam Kaz and Jean Kang • September 6, 2016
Chicago group Ho Etsu Taiko performs at Matsuri Festival at the Japan House last year. This year, the festival is occurring on Aug. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m.

Japan House’s Matsuri Festival works to educate, unite the community

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff writer • August 28, 2016
Sisters, joined by pledges, sing their songs on the front porch during Bid Day on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.

Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council add new sorority, change locations

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff Writer • August 24, 2016

Grand Challenge Learning adds to curriculum

By Lauren Scafidi • April 10, 2016
Redbull Challenge Team Adrenillini (from left): Alison Mo, Nina Rajcevic, and Nirali Nahar.

Three University students will travel through Europe using Red Bull as currency

By Lauren Scafidi, Staff writer • April 10, 2016
Four University ROTC alumni being awarded their medals at the 2014 Hall of Fame ceremony.

ROTC to host third annual Hall of Fame

By Lauren Scafidi • April 4, 2016

University history professor shines light on marginalization of black gay men through newly published book

By Lauren Scafidi • April 3, 2016
Students participate in the 3D Printer build event at the Business Instructional Facility on March 30, 2016. The event was held to help promote the rise of 3D printing and modeling.

Students build 3-D printer

By Lauren Scafidi • March 30, 2016
3D printed prosthetics to renew sense of touch

3D printed prosthetics to renew sense of touch

By Lauren Scafidi • March 10, 2016
Peace corps volunteers John and Sally Mincks spent 27 months in this house in Panama where they helped villagers build a community center and a park. (Handout/Fresno Bee/MCT)

UI ranks on Peace Corps top colleges list

By Lauren Scafidi • March 1, 2016
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