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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
Avery Anna performs at The Canopy Club for her “let go letters” tour on Nov. 16.

Avery Anna captivates The Canopy Club crowd

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Nov 17, 2025
Threads of Memory: ‘Rainbow Reflections’ weaves queer stories

Threads of Memory: ‘Rainbow Reflections’ weaves queer stories

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Nov 2, 2025
Emma Ortega, junior in LAS, studying on the Main Quad on Oct. 9. She is enjoying the fall weather in front of Foellinger Auditorium.

The DI asked 10 random students about upcoming fall trends: Here’s what they said

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2025
Carolyn Bessette at a White House correspondent's dinner in 1999.

Style that stands the test of time: Carolyn Bessette’s inimitable wardrobe and Ryan Murphy’s attempt to recreate it

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Jul 9, 2025
Walton Goggins, Heidi Klum and Pamela Anderson were among the hundreds of celebrities who attended the 2025 Met Gala.

Review | Fabs, flops of the 2025 Met Gala

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
Friends salute their F — It Buckets in honor of making it out to happy hour at the Red Lion on Friday, Feb. 14.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Alcoholic Drink: Red Lion F— It Bucket

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
‘Tailored for You’ provides exploration of Black style at the Met Gala

‘Tailored for You’ provides exploration of Black style at the Met Gala

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Feb 25, 2025

Long-awaited H Mart brings shared culture to CU

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
College romances for the ages: 3 alumni love stories to warm your heart

College romances for the ages: 3 alumni love stories to warm your heart

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2025
Visitors of the Creative Aging event at the Krannert Art Museum on Nov. 13 after being instructed to chose four cards, all containing artwork in KAM, explaining why they gravitated towards certain works.

Krannert Art Museum explores connections between Alzheimer’s, art at community event

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2024
UI professors review Trump’s campaign trail

UI professors review Trump’s campaign trail

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2024
Marching Illini plays in front of the Alice Campbell Alumni Center as the fountain was dyed orange on Oct. 15, 2023.

Family guide to navigating Homecoming events

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2024
National Weather Service warns of severe storm

National Weather Service warns of severe storm

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • Jul 15, 2024
Champaign’s Fourth of July Parade.

Guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in Champaign

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • Jul 4, 2024
Local vendors at the Urbana Farmers Market. The market allows for many independent businesses to sell artisan foods and goods.

Local gems shine at Urbana Farmers Market

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • Jun 22, 2024
Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton in Season 3 of Bridgerton.

Review | Bridgerton Season 3 is the series’ most suspenseful story yet

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • Jun 14, 2024
Hunter Biden (left) and Abbe Lowell (right) surrounded by reporters asking about Biden’s potential testimony before the House of Representatives about his foreign business dealings.

Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 counts in rare gun case

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • Jun 11, 2024
UIPD officers stand alongside one another during a encampment protest for Palestine at Alma Matter on April 26.

Urbana City Council discusses increasing police funding and presence

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
Community Choices hosts first Great Cake Off for CU community

Community Choices hosts first Great Cake Off for CU community

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • May 21, 2024
Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan speaks to a crowd of Jewish students in front of the Illini Union on the Main Quad on May 6.

Live Coverage: State representative statements surround day 9 of encampment

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 6, 2024
A model poses during the Re-Fashioned Fashion Show in the Siebel Center for Design on Saturday.

Re-Fashioned Fashion Show provides glimpse of UI’s Creative Fashion Network

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Contributing Writer • May 6, 2024
An aerial view of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Best kept campus secrets you should know

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Contributing Writer • Apr 30, 2024
Students browse racks of clothing at the Illinois Vintage Fest in Lincoln Square Mall on April 6.

Illinois Vintage Fest hosts first open market in CU

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2024