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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 Black Association of Psychology Students.

Black Association of Psychology Students dances, destresses with fitness event

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025

‘You are loved’ Queering Faith event reconciles gender identity with God 

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025
Despite the heat, Pride Fest-goers enjoy the festivities and join the annual parade.

CU Pride Fest celebrates queer joy, creativity

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
Students sit by La Casa on Nevada street in Urbana during the 2023 El Grito de Independencia celebration.

Hispanic Heritage Month inspires Latinx RSOs to look toward future

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
AMTs arrive on the scene during the encampment protest next to the Alma Mater. Protesters and organizers arrived as early as 5am and the encampment lasted until 10:45pm, Friday.

Safe and sound: A comprehensive guide to campus safety

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • July 29, 2024
GCAP truck drives in a festival.

Documenting pride: Jerry Carden shares historic struggles and triumphs

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • June 29, 2024
The Illini Dads Association is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The organization provides students with ways to connect and succeed within the University through scholarships and Dads Weekend.

7 fun activities to knock this Father’s Day out of the park

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • June 15, 2024
Diana Hanson, "Glassygrandma," uses a blow torch to melt glass to create a small bee.

‘Glassygrandma’ starts small business creating glass artwork after retirement

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
India Night shines a light on South Asian song and dance

India Night shines a light on South Asian song and dance

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
A sprinkle doughnut from Pandamonium Doughnuts on March 1. Pandamonium Doughnuts has a Champaign location as well as a food truck.

Best of CU | Best Doughnut: Pandamonium Doughnuts

By Maidely Davila, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
Kimberly and MaryMaryCosplay cosplay as Rosie and Charlie from “Hazbin Hotel” during UI-Con on Saturday.

UI-Con unites anime enthusiasts at UI

By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • March 4, 2024
(Left to right) Filipino Americans Coming Together coordinators Jamie Bernal, Matthew Panopio and Philippine Student Association president Alyssa Daniels during the FACT 2023 conference welcome ceremony on Dec. 1.

31st FACT attracts Filipino students from across Midwest

By Maidely Davila, Contributing writer • December 4, 2023
La Casa Cultural Latina unites community to celebrate the dead

La Casa Cultural Latina unites community to celebrate the dead

By Maidely Davila, Contributing writer • November 2, 2023

SPEAK Café welcomes all to the mic

By Maidely Davila, Contributing writer • October 7, 2023
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