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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

University students and professors create satellite family

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements Editor • March 12, 2017
Preparing meals can be easy, even with limited cooking appliances. You can make anything from pizza to an omelet using a microwave and a coffee mug.

Make these 5 microwave meals in a mug

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 27, 2017
Adding decorations to a bland dorm room can make it both personal and comfortable.

Simple touches to make your dorm room feel like home

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 27, 2017

“A La Carte” option brings more dining hall variety

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements Editor • February 27, 2017
How to prep for a date

How to prep for a date

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 9, 2017
Volunteers John Neff and Tony Peressini work together to prepare a fresh salad to be served at lunch at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen on Nov. 10, 2015.

Spread the love this Valentine’s season

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 9, 2017
5 best date locations in Champaign-Urbana

5 best date locations in Champaign-Urbana

By Madeline Galassi, Supplements editor • February 9, 2017
The Career Center on Wright Street is a resource for students at the University. They offer services such as career advising, mock interviews and career fairs.

Upcoming career events

By Madeline Galassi, Special Sections Editor • January 30, 2017
Madeline Galassi spent the semester interning at Cosmopolitan in New York City.

Semester-long internships can be a unique experience

By Madeline Galassi, Special sections editor • January 30, 2017

Social media can make or break job opportunities

By Madeline Galassi, Special Sections Editor • January 30, 2017
New app Trio lets users create videos and memes

New app Trio lets users create videos and memes

By Madeline Galassi • April 6, 2015
Smokers find safe haven on smoke-free campus

Smokers find safe haven on smoke-free campus

By Madeline Galassi • March 10, 2015
Ellen Guo, sophomore in LAS, began the process to create the registered student organization Smart Girls in summer 2014. 

Campus Smart Girls Group

By Madeline Galassi • December 1, 2014