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

Luis Velazquez

Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor

Hey! My name is Luis Velazquez and I am a junior majoring in journalism with a minor in LLS. I have been involved with the DI since fall 2018. Outside of the DI and school work, you can catch me working at the UGL, drinking coffee or hanging out with my APsi brothers and sisters. I am a big horror movie fan! Deciding to write for the DI my sophomore year was life changing. Not only did I find a new passion, but also made good friendships along the way.

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Students board the 1S Yellowhopper bus at Transit Plaza on Jan. 25.

MTD employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor August 26, 2020
Dont be afraid to branch out

Don’t be afraid to branch out

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor August 5, 2020
Songs from various artists populate a playlist on Spotify. Creating playlists can be a good way to capture memories at college.

Capture memories to make most of University experience

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant Daytime News Editor July 31, 2020
A sea of green fills the line at KAMs during Unofficial on March 6, 2020.

Mayor issues order to reign in campus bars

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor July 2, 2020
The intersection of Green and Wright sits under construction at noon on March 16. Construction is now halfway complete.

Campus construction continues during pandemic

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2020
Two University of Illinois students relax on the quad April 4, 2020.

University students choose to stay on campus

By Luis Velazquez, Assistant News Editor April 9, 2020
Students cross the intersection of Green and Sixth streets during Unofficial 2019. This green series of events offers drinking festivities for students around campus.

Unofficial Q&A: What you need to know

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer March 5, 2020
Recycling and trash bins lie near the west courtyard of the Union on Wednesday. The University offers more than 3,000 recycling bins around campus including glass deposits.

Glass recycling finds funding on campus

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer October 10, 2019
Students get on an MTD bus at Illini Union. UI Ride will be available starting Oct. 31, and was created to promote collaboration between the University and Chicago campuses.

Shuttle service connects UI, Chicago campuses

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer September 16, 2019
The interior of the Espresso Royale in Urbana is pictured on May 6. Espresso Royale recently changed the lids on their drinks to be more eco-friendly by making them straw-less.

Campus coffee shops go green

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer September 12, 2019

MTD app allows requests for SafeRides

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer April 11, 2019
Students Wesley Blodig, Kyle Biedron and Bernard Chan play Super Smash Brothers Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube in the basement of the Illini Union on Oct. 5.

Tournament expected to smash

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer February 21, 2019
VeoRide bikes lay abandoned on the South Quad on Thursday. VeoRide management checks bikes daily to prevent weather damage.

VeoRide adapts to colder weather

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer February 4, 2019
Punxsutawney Phil is raised into the air on Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to ancient German traditions, if the groundhog comes out of his hole and does not see his shadow, spring will come early.

Groundhog Day continues old traditions

By Luis Velazquez, Staff writer January 31, 2019
Source: Bias Assessment and Response Team Annual Report

University offers bias report resource

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer January 24, 2019
Guilford College filed a lawsuit against Kirstjen Nielsen after her decision to change the visa policy. While the University did not sign, 65 other institutions joined in on an amicus brief.

UI opts out of visa policy petition

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer January 17, 2019
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health

Survey finds surge in teen e-cigarette usage

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer November 29, 2018
University graduate student Sean MacDonald watches for birds in Oahu, Hawaii. Different bird calls were recorded to attract birds to disperse seeds of plants.

Bird calls to save endangered plant species

By Luis Velazquez, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018

Future business students visit UI

By Luis Velazquez, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
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