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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
Column | Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame Monster’ remains definition of iconic

Column | Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame Monster’ remains definition of iconic

By Mariana Quezada, Senior buzz Reporter • November 18, 2024
buzz weekly new music rundown

buzz weekly new music rundown

By Amartya Nalluri and Mariana Quezada • November 17, 2024

Column | Art imitates life in Elif Batuman’s college novels

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
buzz weekly new music rundown

buzz weekly new music rundown

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Mariana Quezada • November 10, 2024
The poster for Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night.'

Review | ‘Saturday Night’ captures the chaos

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace in “My Brilliant Friend” (2018).

Review | From book to screen, ‘My Brilliant Friend’ shines on

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
buzz weekly new music rundown

buzz weekly new music rundown

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Mariana Quezada • September 29, 2024
buzz weekly new music rundown

buzz weekly new music rundown

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Mariana Quezada • September 22, 2024
Beats y Bateria charms with groovy sounds as Pygmalion opener

Beats y Bateria charms with groovy sounds as Pygmalion opener

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • September 21, 2024
Iranian Singer Mansour engaging with some of his fans while singing and dancing at the Mansour Live show at the I-Hotel on Saturday.

Iranian Heritage Foundation celebrates culture with Mansour concert

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
The music band Squonk interacting with the audiences during their performance at the Krannert Center on Friday.

Krannert Center’s opening night energizes with colorful performances

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • September 8, 2024
Tyler James Williams stars as Gregory Eddie in “Abbott Elementary,” produced by ABC.

Tyler James Williams charms at Union, talks ‘Abbott Elementary’

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024

Ebertfest day 4 showcases locally produced ‘Albany Road,’ shines spotlight on indie films

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
The statue of Roger Ebert outside the Virginia Theater in downtown Champaign during Ebertfest on April 17.

Ebertfest celebrates 25 years with gripping ‘Star 80’ as opening night showcase

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Review | Julio Torres is here to save us with ‘Problemista’

Review | Julio Torres is here to save us with ‘Problemista’

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024
Review | Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ is triumphant

Review | Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ is triumphant

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
Shopfront of Macy’s located in the Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign on March 2.

Best of CU | Best Place to Take Your Mom Clothes Shopping: Macy’s

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Priyal Patel, senior in LAS, studies at the Main Library. The Main Library is a popular spot for studying with its many rooms and floors.

Best of CU | Best University Library: Main Library

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Album cover of Bleachers by Jack Antonoff.

Review | Jack Antonoff brings Bleachers back with self-titled album

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024
Movie poster of Drive-Away Dolls.

Review | Save a horse, ride with the ‘Drive-Away Dolls’

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024
Parkland’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ makes you question your existence

Parkland’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ makes you question your existence

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 18, 2024
"Carnaval!" music performance at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.

‘Carnaval!’ brings celebration of culture to KCPA

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024
Beyoncé at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 1, during her Renaissance word tour. Beyoncé announced a new upcoming album on Sunday during the LVIII Superbowl.

Beyoncé announces new singles in Super Bowl ad

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 11, 2024
DJ Cassiana ignites the audience with Taylor Swift hits at the Canopy Club.

Canopy Club Swifts us away with Taylor-themed party

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 3, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix in 2013 dystopia drama "Her." Columnist writes on the impact that the film holds since its original release.

Column | What ‘Her’ says about us, 10 years later

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • December 18, 2023
(from left): Trent Sherman, Carissa Yau, Kyglo Webb, Bryce Bennyhoff and Ellen Magee star in "House of Desires" play at Urbna's Station Theater.

Step into the ‘House of Desires’ at Station Theatre

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • December 9, 2023
Musical duo Sol y Canto, comprised of Brian and Rosi Amador, perform in the lobby of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.

Sol y Canto share music, culture at Krannert Center performance

By Mariana Quezada, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2023
Poster for 2013 Scifi-Fi Thriller "Gravity." Contributing writer Mariana Quezada looks back at the film as it reaches it 10-year anniversary.

Column | ‘Gravity‘ breaks boundaries in film, immerses viewers in space

By Mariana Quezada, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2023
Cover art for Lorde’s album “Pure Heroine”, released on September 27, 2013.

Column | A royal anniversary: Lorde’s iconic ‘Pure Heroine’ turns 10

By Mariana Quezada, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2023
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