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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
The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery offers brunch, is all-vegan and has options for people with wheat allergies.

[Photo] Best C-U brunch spots to impress your mom

April 6, 2017
Common Valentines Day Gifts

A gift-giving guide for Valentine's Day

By Maddie Galassi • February 9, 2016
The Illini Union Hotel is a popular destination among alumni and parents who are visiting campus.

Illini Union Hotel adapts to change in its 74th year of business

By Maddie Galassi • January 25, 2016
Cover'd is a new app created by University students that lets users pay for cover to get into Kam's digitally.

Students create app to pay for cover digitally

By Maddie Galassi • November 30, 2015
Portrait of make up artist, Momo Sahoo by Walbert Castillo.

Passion with purpose: University student uses makeup to help Syrian refugees

By Maddie Galassi • November 8, 2015
Pumpkins

Poor Illinois weather leads to low pumpkin yields

By Maddie Galassi • October 27, 2015

CU Paranormal Society seeks the spiritual world

By Maddie Galassi • October 18, 2015
University discusses recent healthiest-college ranking

University discusses recent healthiest-college ranking

By Maddie Galassi • September 28, 2015

Male students express importance of gender and women’s studies classes

By Maddie Galassi • September 13, 2015
Miga offers modern cuisine in a comfortable downtown bar and lounge accompanied by classic cinema pieces projected onto the wall. Miga in downtown Champaign.

Miga celebrates one year of worldly food in Champaign

By Maddie Galassi • September 1, 2015

University RSOs gain followers through friendship, school pride

By Maddie Galassi • August 19, 2015
Hoke has created her pretzel treats for a variety of occasions, including an Easter party, baby shower and Unofficial celebration.

UI grad student creates chocolate-covered pretzel business

By Maddie Galassi • April 27, 2015
Elle Woods played by Noël Konken, senior in ACES, sings the musical number What You Want at Legally Blonde the Musical on Sunday, April 12, 2015.

Legally Blonde cast delivers crowd-pleasing performance

By Maddie Galassi • April 14, 2015
Sorority sisterhood with legacy family

Sorority sisterhood with legacy family

By Maddie Galassi • April 7, 2015

IUB’s ‘Legally Blonde’ set to premiere

By Maddie Galassi • April 6, 2015
Make it hot: Breakfast month emphasizes meal’s benefits

Make it hot: Breakfast month emphasizes meal’s benefits

By Maddie Galassi • February 17, 2015
Pho Café & Thai Kitchen, located at 611-B E. Green St., is one of Champaign’s newest Thai restaurants after opening in late December.  

Pho Café & Thai Kitchen opens on Green Street

By Maddie Galassi • February 3, 2015
Students rejoice through multiple holiday celebrations

Students rejoice through multiple holiday celebrations

By Maddie Galassi • December 25, 2014
Try this easy gift idea. 

Simple DIY holiday gifts to make

By Maddie Galassi • December 11, 2014