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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

Registrar processes grade changes

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jan 14, 2019
University students vote early at the Illini Union on Saturday. The University joined the Big Ten Voting Challenge, hoping for the most improved voter turnout.

UI competes in Big Ten Voting Challenge

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Nov 5, 2018
Kirsten Peterson and Rahul Raju discuss the accessibility of voting locations at the Illinois Student Senate Complex on Friday.

ISG task force boosts voting room visibility

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2018

App to help ease tinnitus symptoms

By Madalyn Velisaris and Samantha Boyle • Oct 19, 2018
isha kulkarni The Daily Illini Jack Moore, junior in LAS, asks students to register to vote on the Main Quad on Oct. 9. Political student organizations on campus are preparing for the upcoming midterm elections in different ways, whether it be by campaigning, canvassing, debating or creating discussion spaces for students.

RSOs differ in midterm pre-election approaches

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Oct 18, 2018
Source: Juan Sebastian Munoz

School shootings affect property values

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Oct 1, 2018
UI researchers design enzyme to transform harmful chemical

UI researchers design enzyme to transform harmful chemical

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Sep 27, 2018

New dean announced for College of Media

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Sep 21, 2018
A customer purchases food from a festival food vendor. New VR technology has been created to help educate food handlers of temporary local establishments.

VR technology aids food safety training

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2018
Geography & GIS major graduate students created posters of their research and presented them in the halls of the Natural Science Building.

LAS department receives seven-figure donation from University alumni

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2018
The Jump Simulation Center of cially opened its doors to students on campus on July 27. The center offers medical students realistic settings and equipment to help them get used to working in a hospital environment.

New medical training center opens to students

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Sep 6, 2018
Image of a bluegill fish. In a study conducted and designed by Michael Louison, results show the friendlier the fish, the more likely it is to be caught.

Study explores evolutionary impact of sociable fish prone to being caught

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jul 26, 2018
SOURCE: L.A. Times

Online transaction tax ruling unlikely to change consumer behavior

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jul 19, 2018

UI professor discusses influence of Justice Kennedy’s retirement

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jul 11, 2018
The Japan House is celebrating the 20th anniversary at its permanent location with live performances and a Japanese temple festival.

Japan House celebrates 20th anniversary of permanent home

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jul 3, 2018
Professor Cheng's research suggests that people with a lower voice pitch can be more dominant.

Study shows correlation between vocal pitch, social dominance

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jun 26, 2018

New bill raises employment privacy concerns

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jun 19, 2018
Logo for the Accessibility Lighthouse Program developed by the Office of Corporations.

Microsoft invests $200,000 into program for student with disabilities

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jun 13, 2018
Scott R. White, aerospace engineering professor, died on May 28 at age 55. White is credited with pioneering self-healing and adaptive materials. He is survived by his parents, wife, three children and two grandchildren.

University professor dies at age 55

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Jun 5, 2018
This B-24 bomber crew, plus an additional crewman, were lost on a bombing mission over Papua New Guinea in 1944 during World War II. The bombardier, 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly, Jr. (front row, far right) was a relative of University professor Scott Althaus. Five years ago, Althaus and members of his extended family formed a research team to learn the details of Kelly's final mission, which would also lead to the finding of the plane, “Heaven Can Wait.”

University professor’s missing relative from World War II found after 73 years

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • May 28, 2018
On Tuesday, June 5, the University will hold a reception at 3 p.m. to welcome the Illini 4000 team back to campus. Illini 4000 is non-profit organization dedicated to biking across the country in order to raise money for cancer research.

Reception to be held for Illini 4000 team

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • May 22, 2018
University offers summer jobs with various earning potential

University offers summer jobs with various earning potential

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • May 7, 2018
The interior of the main libary

University offers resources to assist final exam scheduling

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • May 3, 2018
Illinois receives C+ rating in employment, earnings

Illinois receives C+ rating in employment, earnings

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Apr 23, 2018

Gender differences study shows gaps in occupational interests

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2018
A Creative Souls employee holds up shoes they painted. The local shoe company, which specializes in hiring people with disabilites, is attempting to raise $50,000 to expand hiring.

Local shoe company fundraises to help people with disabilities

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2018
Outside-look of the Illini Union on Oct 3, 2016.

ISG presidential debate highlights campus issues

By Madalyn Velisaris, Contributing Writer • Mar 6, 2018
Number of violations during Unofficial hit a 10-year low in 2017

Number of violations during Unofficial hit a 10-year low in 2017

By Madalyn Velisaris, Contributing Writer • Mar 1, 2018