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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 independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Student senator begins fight to allow medical marijuana on campus

Student senator begins fight to allow medical marijuana on campus

By Leon Li, Staff writer • September 10, 2017
The Illinois Student Government meets in the Pine Room in the Illini Union.

ISG Director of the Senate announces resignation, response to DACA repeal introduced

By Leon Li, Staff writer • September 7, 2017
The Illinois Student Government had its first meeting of the semester last night. Among the discussions was a recommendation to support the use of medical marijuana in University Housing.

Student Government back in full swing

By Leon Li, Staff writer • August 31, 2017
MCORE renovations are made in front of the Illini Union and portions of Green Street, which is part of a five-part plan to renovate campus streets. Projects 1, 2 and 3 are ongoing, with projects 4 and 5 scheduled to begin in the next two years.

MCORE project adds to campus construction

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 8, 2017
A group of undergrads study together for upcoming fall midterms in the English Building. October 3, 2016.

Study finds that supportive social media reduces test-anxiety

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 3, 2017
The Illinois Student Government met for the last time of the spring semester on Wednesday. Student body president Raneem Shamseldin, junior in Business, encouraged members to work on resolutions over the summer.

ISG holds last meeting of the semester

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 3, 2017
University Housing, including Wassaja Hall, require students to move out within 24 hours of their last final; however, its policies aren’t strictly enforced.

University Housing move-out policy on ‘honor system’

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017
Criminal history question may be prohibited from admissions process

Criminal history question may be prohibited from admissions process

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017
Understanding Champaign's response to undocumented immigration

Understanding Champaign’s response to undocumented immigration

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 23, 2017
Students now have the option to shop and have groceries delivered with the use of their phone. Instacart, an app, lets people pick groceries from local stores, which is later delivered through a personal shopper for a fee.

IPRH names ‘Paradigm Shifts’ fellowship awards

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 21, 2017
The new Illinois Student Government officers are sworn in at the Illini Union Pine Room, excluding the new student trustee. The student trustee election will be held on April 27. It was rescheduled because one student’s name was left off the ballot during the initial election.

Student government swears in new officers

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 20, 2017
University Housing's newest residence hall, Wassaja, boasts modern interiors.

Incentive programs aim to retain University Housing residents

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 12, 2017
Bruna Cardoso shares her family’s story of coming to America from Brazil at the “Coming Out of the Shadows” event. Students advocated with the intent of fostering education and acceptance of undocumented students.

Students, faculty gather in support of undocumented Illini

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 9, 2017
MCORE renovations occur in front of the Illini Union and portions of Green Street, which is part of a five-part plan to renovate campus streets. The project was halted beginning July as the state of Illinois was unable to pass a budget to fund the construction.

MCORE construction aims to ease multi-modal conflict

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 2, 2017
I-CAUSE and La Casa hosted their Undocumented Students Ally Training at La Casa Cultural Latina on February 17th.

I-CAUSE and Phi Iota Alpha to host “Coming Out of the Shadows”

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • April 2, 2017
A student opens Coursera on her laptop.

Partnership with Coursera advances University’s investment in online education

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • March 26, 2017
The percentage of underrepresented students at the University remains lower than the peer median.

Percentage of University students from underrepresented groups below peer median

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • March 23, 2017
Engineering students explain their project to visiting guests during Engineering Open House at the University on Friday.

Engineering Open House focused on Illuminating New Horizons

By Sabrina Yan, Karen Liu and Leon Li • March 12, 2017
Four Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows

Four Illinois professors named Sloan Research Fellows

By Karen Liu, Leon Li and Vivienne Henning • February 28, 2017
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