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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
Blueberry, an African penguin, poses for photos at KAM’S happy hour Friday. The Wave Foundation in partnership with KAM’S held the event Friday to raise money for African penguins that are currently on the verge of extinction.

Blueberry and blue guys: Penguin is a hit at KAM’S

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
Outside the Virginia Theater on Friday, April 21. The 19th annual Roger Ebert Film Festival runs from April 19 - 23.

‘The Handmaiden’: A brilliant display of female power

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • April 21, 2017
Runners cross the finish line in the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon at Memorial Stadium in April 2016. The annual Illinois Marathon will take place this weekend.

C-U community, campus gets ready for ninth annual Illinois Marathon

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • April 20, 2017

UI creates robotic drone bat to study biological bat movement

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • March 12, 2017
Glow Yoga attendees stretch in seated forward bend position. Amara Yoga & Arts will host Glow Yoga at 7 p.m. Friday.

Local yoga studio puts modern spin on traditional yoga

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • March 10, 2017
Depression and Bipolar Alliance aides community

Depression and Bipolar Alliance aides community

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • February 7, 2017
Billy Galant

Martin Luther King Jr. honored in University events

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • January 17, 2017
Luis Anez, junior in LAS, performs a routine with his Dance 2XS Caliente partner on the Quad day stage, Teusday morning. "We perform a mix of latin dances, and we are a branch of Dance 2XS, " said Anez, the director of Dance 2XS Caliente. Beck Diefenbach The Daily Illini

Urbanite dances its way to the Canopy Club

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • December 3, 2016
The Women's Resource Center, which sponsors FYCARE, provides a plethora of resources for students.

FYCARE celebrates 20 years on campus

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • November 10, 2016
The ski and snowboarding club pictured on their 2016 Telluride trip.

Ski and Snowboard Club prepares to take on Big Sky

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • October 10, 2016
Students choose to give flu vaccine the cold shoulder

Students choose to give flu vaccine the cold shoulder

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • October 3, 2016
Eric Lotter (senior) a current bartender at Firehaus has been employed for three years. Champaign, IL. September 5, 2016.

Students struggle to balance school and on-campus jobs

By Mara Shapiro, Staff Writer • September 6, 2016
The interior of UIUC's newewst dorm, Wassaja Hall, on August 17, 2016.

Wassaja Hall brings legacy to life on campus

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • August 22, 2016
Quad Day is a great first start in preparing for the post-college world. Getting involved outside of class shows that extra enthusiasm to employers.

Quad Day helps new RSOs’ publicity, but at a price

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • August 21, 2016
Buckets of flowers for Valentine's Day arrangements fill Campus Florist, located at 609 E. Green St. in Champaign.

Ghosting: Unmasking the larger issues

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • May 7, 2016
From Left: Mike Brown, Daniel Vermillion, Dylan Anderson, and Eric Cain in the Cracked truck.

A night in the Cracked food truck

By Mara Shapiro, Staff writer • April 3, 2016
When it comes to love, age is nothing but a number

When it comes to love, age is nothing but a number

By Mara Shapiro • March 29, 2016
For some UI students, there is still a connection to their first loves.

First loves: Heartbreaking or essential?

By Mara Shapiro • March 14, 2016
A student takes a selfie with the panda on Unofficial, March 4, 2016.

Go big … or go home?

By Mara Shapiro • March 6, 2016

Full-time friend, part-time matchmaker: University students find budding relationships through friends

By Mara Shapiro • March 1, 2016
Love or lust: University students discuss relationships found at campus bars

Love or lust: University students discuss relationships found at campus bars

By Mara Shapiro • February 21, 2016

Love: Fact or Fiction?

By Mara Shapiro • February 11, 2016
Love: Fact or Fiction?

Love: Fact or Fiction?

By Mara Shapiro • February 10, 2016
A friendly affair

A friendly affair

By Mara Shapiro • February 3, 2016
Slut shaming: An everyday challenge for women

Slut shaming: An everyday challenge for women

By Mara Shapiro • January 26, 2016
Relationship infidelity: Two sides to every story

Relationship infidelity: Two sides to every story

By Mara Shapiro • January 19, 2016

Hookup culture pops up around University campus

By Mara Shapiro • December 9, 2015

Yule Ball proves to be a magical time

By Mara Shapiro • December 7, 2015

Can you remain friends with an ex?

By Mara Shapiro • November 29, 2015
Bill Karr, a University graduate student, married Olivia Russell-Karr in July.

University students balance married, campus life

By Mara Shapiro • November 19, 2015
In relationships, communication is key

In relationships, communication is key

By Mara Shapiro • November 11, 2015
(kneeling) Ahmed Hussain, 2009 graduate of the College of Business, his fiance (with flowers) Munira Charania, a first year MBA student, and their friends and family pose together in the Idea Garden at the Arboretum on Saturday, Oct. 31 after Hussain proposed to Charania.

Will You Be My Lobster? Alumnus Ahmed Hussain proposes to girlfriend at Arboretum

By Mara Shapiro • November 1, 2015

Heartbreak: Fact or Fiction?

By Mara Shapiro • October 26, 2015
Mohammad Al-Heeti, local businessman, considers Champaign-Urbana as a second home. He recently re-opened Strawberry Fields Natural Food Market in July.

Local businessman reflects on time in C-U

By Mara Shapiro • October 11, 2015
Infinite Quest Lecture at Urbana Free Library will showcase local author David Foster Wallace

Infinite Quest Lecture at Urbana Free Library will showcase local author David Foster Wallace

By Mara Shapiro • September 27, 2015

To pay or not to pay, that is the question

By Mara Shapiro • September 20, 2015
The Fighting Illini compete at a competition at Purdue University. The RSO has participated in fencing competitions across the country.

Fencing Illini RSO exposes students to unique sport

By Mara Shapiro • September 8, 2015
The bar at Venue 51, which is colored by an array of lights, is now opening to the public for Wednesday night drink specials. Previously, the bar was known for hosting private parties.

Venue 51 brings back traditional Illini event

By Mara Shapiro • August 26, 2015

Faculty, students work to eliminate "Red Zone" through awareness, bystanders

By Mara Shapiro • August 19, 2015
From the South Farms to the Netherlands

From the South Farms to the Netherlands

By Mara Shapiro • April 28, 2015
Arab student association to present annual “Layalina” to expose University to Arab culture

Arab student association to present annual “Layalina” to expose University to Arab culture

By Mara Shapiro • April 2, 2015
Santa Claus makes an appearance at last year's Parade of Lights, held in downtown Champaign on Nov. 30. 

Downtown Champaign to light up for Parade of Lights

By Mara Shapiro • November 28, 2014
The hands behind the venti extra-foam latte

The hands behind the venti extra-foam latte

By Mara Shapiro • November 18, 2014

Native American House partners with Dining Halls for Harvest Dinner

By Mara Shapiro • November 18, 2014
Portrait by Folake Osibodu

Navigating nightlife

By Mara Shapiro • September 22, 2014

R.A.C.E.S. to host “Healing Works” at Indi Go

By Mara Shapiro • September 3, 2014
A 2013 graduate poses for a photo at last year's GradFest.

GradFest a fun, but also beneficial event for grads

By Mara Shapiro • May 6, 2014
Allen Kleiner, freshman in computer science engineering, balances his education with greek life and a capella groups. 

The Impressions of Allen Kleiner

By Mara Shapiro • April 28, 2014
Sophomore Anna Kaszuba is working toward making a difference in sexual assault awareness on campus through her involvement in FYCARE and the Greek Committee for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Anna Kaszuba aids on campus sexual assault awareness education

By Mara Shapiro • April 14, 2014
Mary Joan Evans ‘putts’ ‘Evans’ into Evans Scholars House

Mary Joan Evans ‘putts’ ‘Evans’ into Evans Scholars House

By Mara Shapiro • March 11, 2014

Counseling Center’s hosts workshop on food relationships during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

By Mara Shapiro • February 25, 2014

Students to celebrate independence on Singles Awareness Day

By Mara Shapiro • February 13, 2014
Six ways to make your dorm room or apartment feel more like home

Six ways to make your dorm room or apartment feel more like home

By Mara Shapiro • February 11, 2014

New York University professor to visit campus

By Mara Shapiro • January 30, 2014
Caroline Smrokowski, sophomore in FAA, demonstrates a leg lift at the ARC on Dec. 6. She works for Campus Recreation as a personal trainer and program assistant for the personal training department. 

How to stay healthy over the holidays

By Mara Shapiro • December 12, 2013

Wellness Center’s Smoke Out event to prepare students for smoke-free campus policy

By Mara Shapiro • November 20, 2013
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