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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

Lika Lezhava

Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief

My name is Lika Lezhava and I am a senior in advertising with a minor in journalism. This is my second year with The Daily Illini, and I am excited to continue the legacy of our beloved 154-year-old news source. I began working for The DI in my sophomore year as a news reporter and became an assistant news editor soon thereafter. Within the next couple of weeks, I became the news editor and spent two rewarding months in that role. Finally, I rose to the position of editor-in-chief. Although I’ve worked my way up rather quickly, I have been able to see and experience every moving part that goes into a successful news source. 

 If you have any general questions, please call our office at (217) 337-8300. For personal inquiries, feel free to reach out to me through email at [email protected], or over the phone (217) 337-8365.

The 2023-24 editorial team at an Illini Media Company recruitment night on Jan. 23.

One last note

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Mar 31, 2024
Sigma Nu fraternity house on the corner of W Pennsylvania and S Maryland Dr. on Feburary 15, 2024.

The truth behind living in a Greek house

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Feb 27, 2024
Samantha Simmons, senior in LAS and events director of TFN, walks down the platform, showing off her bright pink ear muffs.

Review | Heads turn for CFE.4

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Dec 5, 2023
Is the ‘smog’ coming to the Midwest?

Is the ‘smog’ coming to the Midwest?

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2023
Members of Phi Kappa Sigma gather together at The Red Lion with their mothers for a Moms Weekend celebratory event in 2022. For last year's festivities, the brothers gifted their moms T-shirts, and this year, they plan to do the same. They will also be hosting a private brunch.

Mamas go Greek

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Apr 13, 2023
College Media Madness vs. The Daily Illini

College Media Madness vs. The Daily Illini

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief Mar 17, 2023