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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 April 1, 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 February 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 December 5, 2023
Is the ‘smog’ coming to the Midwest?

Is the ‘smog’ coming to the Midwest?

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

College Media Madness vs. The Daily Illini

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2023
Orange Krush receives a check from local bar KAMS on Saturday during game day after the tickets for a trip to Iowa were cancelled.

A check from KAMS in a sea of orange

By Lika Lezhava, News Editor February 4, 2023
Bomb threat reported at Davenport Hall

Bomb threat reported at Davenport Hall

By Lika Lezhava, News Editor January 13, 2023
UI students packed into the Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union by the hundreds to watch the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands on Friday. Students cheered as Lautari Martínez kicked the winning penalty shot, securing Argentina's victory over the Netherlands.

Students take study break, gather to watch World Cup

By Lika Lezhava, Assistant News Editor December 9, 2022
Voters wait in line at the Illini Union on Nov. 8. The line began on the west end of the building and wrapped around the northeast corner of the main hallway.

Champaign voters flock to Illini Union

By Lika Lezhava, Staff Writer November 8, 2022
People hang out on the Main Quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium on March 5. The University was ranked 41st out of the 443 institutions according to U.S. News & World Report's “Best National University Rankings."

Students, alumni respond to new UI ranking

By Lika Lezhava, Staff Writer October 8, 2022
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