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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
Mark Capapas

Mark Capapas, Managing Editor for Online

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Xavier Watson swings a bat at the Irwin Indoor Football Facility on Wednesday. The Illini have added 18 freshman and transfer players to its roster for the 2020 season.

[Photo] Illinois baseball to return with promising newcomers

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020
Dylan Duncan takes down Michigan opponent Cole Mattin during the Illinois dual against Michigan at Huff Hall on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Illinois edges past Northwestern at Huff Hall

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 4, 2020
Senior Travis Piotrowski takes down Michigan opponent Garrett Pepple during Illinois’ dual meet against Michigan at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. The Illini are 7-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten conference play.

[Photo] Illinois takes down Michigan State 18-12

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
Sophomore Jordan Kovach performs on the Parallel bars for the Illini Orange and Blue meet on Nov. 11 at Huff Hall. Illinois beat Nebraska Saturday at Huff Hall, 276.20 - 267.40.

[Photo] Illinois dominates No. 3-ranked Nebraska at home

By Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
People line up to purchase tickets at the AMC Champaign 13 located on Meijer Drive on Saturday evening. The release of Chinese movie, “Detective Chinatown 3, was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis that originated in the Wuhan region of China.

[Photo] Coronavirus indirectly affects CU community

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer • February 3, 2020
The new KAM’s location, which sits on the corner of First and Green streets. After a long wait, the bar will open Wednesday at 9pm.

[Photo] KAM’s opens on First and Green streets

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2020
The Illinois Wrestling team cheer for Justin Cardani before his match during the Illinois vs. Michigan dual on Sunday.

[Photo] Illini defeat Wolverines at Huff Hall Sunday

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • January 28, 2020
Freshman Justin Cardani wrestles against Jack Medley during the Illinois dual against Michigan at Huff Hall on Sunday.

[Photo] Freshman wrestler succeeds at college level

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
A house sits on the corner of two streets in Urbana on Oct. 4. For recent graduates, living with their parents for a transitional period is often the most affordable option.

[Photo] Reap benefits from living at home post-graduation

By Noah Davis, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
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[Photo] ‘Rise and grind’ mentality doesn’t determine success

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special sections editor • January 27, 2020
Chancellor Jones speaks on the state of the university on Friday afternoon at the Illini Union.

[Photo] Leaders address accomplishments, challenges in State of University address

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime Editor • January 24, 2020
The Alma Mater decorated in commemoration of Chinese New Year on Feb. 5, 2019.

[Photo] Lunar New Year celebrated with traditional dinner at the Ikenberry

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • January 25, 2020
Yoga instructor Tanya Krishnamani performs a warrior two pose before her Vinyasa Flow class at Amara and Arts in Urbana Wednesday. Yoga teacher Genesee Spridco encourages students to empower their mind and body connection through yoga.

[Photo] Students and faculty destress through mindful movement

By Features Staff • January 22, 2020
Alma Mater stands on the corner of Wright and Green streets. The University ranks first for international students as a public school and fifth on the national level.

[Photo] Illinois ranks No. 1 public school for international students

By Diana Anghel, Staff Writer • January 23, 2020
Manu Edakara, Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Communities for the Gies College of Business, speaks about his personal experiences as the leader of iVenture Accelerator at the BIF atrium on Monday. He earned the Forbes 30 Under 30 honor.

[Photo] Leader of iVenture Accelerator lands spot on Forbes 2020 30 Under 30

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter • December 12, 2019
A look inside Gregory Hall where the College of Media and the Department of History is located.

[Photo] History majors remain rooted in the present

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • December 11, 2019
A student sits and stares at his phone on the quiet floor of the UGL on Tuesday. During finals season, some students go to great lengths to procrastinate necessary work.

[Photo] Procrastination peaks during finals season

By Eunice Alpasan, Senior Reporter • December 12, 2019
Students study for finals on the second floor of Grainger Engineering Library on May 6.

[Photo] Libraries extend hours during finals season

By Salem Isaf, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019
Shelbi Stone, junior in Business, tutors Terik Coleman, sophomore in DGS, at the Office of Minority Student Affairs academic services center on Dec. 5. Students exercise different studying strategies for finals, like getting a tutor.

[Photo] Campus experts speak on coping, study strategies for swamped students

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter • December 12, 2019
Construction for “The Dean” sits on the corner of Green and Sixth streets on Sunday.

[Photo] New urban high-rises impact supply, demand

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019
Europa House sits on the corner of Busey Avenue and Oregon Street on Tuesday. The building has lost its private certified status following the decision to require meal plans for students living in University housing.

[Photo] Europa House loses ‘Certified Housing’ title

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor • December 5, 2019
A “no trespassing” sign lies on the fence of the lot where a former Ameren gas plant was located on Sunday. The 3.5-acre plant closed in 1953, but coal tar and other waste products continue to pollute the area, causing community members to speak up and start GoFundMe fundraisers.

[Photo] Ameren comments on Fifth, Hill pollution issue

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
The exterior of Champaign Central High School located at 610 W. University Ave. on Sunday. The College of Law’s immigration clinic has given presentations throughout November to the high school about immigration resources.

[Photo] Immigration Law Clinic educates high school students

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
Books sit on the shelves at the Literatures and Languages Library on Tuesday. The University currently holds the title of having the second-largest research library in terms of volume and is home to the second-largest book collection in America, with over 13 million books, manuscripts and papers.

[Photo] UI holds title of second-largest research library

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019
Petra Holešínská shoots a three-pointer against Chicago State at the State Farm Center on Nov. 5. Following an anterior cruciate ligament tear, Holešínská has already stood out as a major contributor for the Illini.

[Photo] Petra Holešínská bounces back from injury

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
Petra Holešínská drives to the basket for a layup vs Chicago State at the State Farm Center on Tuesday.

[Photo] Holesinska, Myles, Illini bully Cougars in season debut

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • November 7, 2019
A Tesla Model 3 sits in a parking lot in Urbana. Researchers at the University are trying to improve the safety of self-driving cars.

[Photo] Researchers look to increase safety in self-driving cars

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2019
Kennedy Collins sets the ball over a Michigan defender at Huff Hall on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball prepares for Iowa

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • November 5, 2019
A Skytrak vehicle sits on the corner of Sixth and Daniel streets in preparation for the start of construction on Monday. The site will eventually be home to a new high-rise.

[Photo] Construction of high-rise on Sixth, Daniel streets began Monday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 5, 2019
Above left: People sit in front entrance to the Espresso Royale on Goodwin on Sept. 23. Above right: The Starbucks inside the Union experiencing a rush hour on Aug 27.

[Photo] The Caffeine Showdown: Espresso Royale vs Starbucks

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • November 4, 2019
The exterior of the Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] NPR Illinois to meet with University trustees to voice Title IX concerns

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor • November 4, 2019
Lane Tech students and teachers strike Chicago Public Schools on March 25, 2016 at Lane Tech.

[Photo] Chicago reaches deal with Chicago Teachers Union

By Kimberly Belser, Staff writer • November 1, 2019
The interior of the University of Illinois Community Credit Union on Tuesday.

[Photo] Credit unions merge with over $300 million in assets

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 31, 2019
Two McDonald's employees call out for order numbers while a customer waits at the McDonald's on Green Street Thursday evening.

[Photo] Opinion | Minimum-wage employers destroy work ethic

By Rachel Starcevich, Columnist • October 30, 2019
The Levis Faculty Center sits on the corner of Gregory and Illinois on Oct. 22.

[Photo] Undocumented student ally training hopes to provide support

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 23, 2019
A house sits on the corner of Green Street and Busey Avenue. Houses can provide unique living experiences.

[Photo] Houses offer benefits apartments don’t have

By Katie Powers, Buzz Editor • October 21, 2019
KAM’s, beloved Campustown bar, is pictured in its final weekend on Saturday.

[Photo] KAM’s bids Daniel Street bar farewell

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 21, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Commercializing freedom gives criminally false hope

By Maii Rashed, Columnist • October 17, 2019
Law students study in the Albert E. Jenner Jr. Memorial Law Library on Wednesday. Despite the festivities this week, students still commit to getting school work done.

[Photo] Time management takes priority amid festivities

By Nicholas Beckham, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2019
Students celebrate Unofficial at the KAM’s courtyard on March 1. The campus bar closes officially on Oct. 20 and will reopen in a new location.

[Photo] 10 things to do before KAM’s closes

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
Trash and recycling bins sit outside the union on Sunday. Champaign County will be hosting a hazardous waste pickup on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Champaign County holds hazardous waste pickup

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 11, 2019
Recycling and trash bins lie near the west courtyard of the Union on Wednesday. The University offers more than 3,000 recycling bins around campus including glass deposits.

[Photo] Glass recycling finds funding on campus

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • October 10, 2019
A car is parked in the parking lot of Colorado Ridge apartments on Sunday. Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Urbana police were dispatched to the Colorado Ridge apartment complex, 1714 E. Colorado Ave., for an armed subject call, according to a press release. 

[Photo] Police investigate two shootings in CU area

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor • October 7, 2019
Antoni Porowski and Michelle Zauner make a salad during a cooking demonstration. Porowski brought his expertise to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.

[Photo] Antoni steps out of the kitchen, onto the stage

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 29, 2019
Road closures due to construction on Wright and Chalmers have been blocking off sidewalks near the main quad.

[Photo] Sidewalk closures to occur near Main Quad until Oct. 4

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • September 24, 2019
Leo Lee, president of the Illinois Trial Team, speaks about the team at the Law Building on Friday. The ITT is a competitive mock trial team that competes in eight tournaments around the country throughout the year.

[Photo] Illinois Trial Team to take stand at tournament

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019
Professor Lauren Aronson sits in the main lobby of the Law Building on Sept. 12. Law Professors Aronson and Michael LeRoy believe Trump’s recent citizenship policy is the first step in ending birthright citizenship for children of unauthorized immigrants, a longtime goal of the Trump campaign.

[Photo] Citizenship policy impacts US military, unauthorized immigrants

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer • September 19, 2019
An array of fruits and vegetables is displayed on a table on the Main Quad hosted by the Sustainable Student Farm on Thursday. The farm is interested in creating a local food system tied into the campus community.

[Photo] Sustainable Student Farm thrives, profits grow

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • September 16, 2019
The interior of the Espresso Royale in Urbana is pictured on May 6. Espresso Royale recently changed the lids on their drinks to be more eco-friendly by making them straw-less.

[Photo] Campus coffee shops go green

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
A U.S. Flag stands towards the front of Foellinger. These flags were placed by students on the quad to memorialize the events of 9/11.

Gallery | 9/11 Memorial Flags fill up the Quad

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • September 11, 2019
The Soccer and Track Stadium at the University is currently under construction. The Demirjian Park project is scheduled to be completed in 2020, but the fields are scheduled to be completed by Sept. 15 in time for Illinois soccer next home match.

[Photo] Illini soccer set to play on new fields this month

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer • September 9, 2019
Students study for finals on the second floor of Grainger Engineering Library on May 6. Columnist Noah encourages students to write more to enhance writing abilities.

[Photo] You need to write, right now

By Noah Nelson, Columnist • September 9, 2019
Amir Maghsoodi, a second-year doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology program whose office is located in the College of Education, stands in front of the College of Education Building. The program for doctoral students was recently ranked among the top of the nation.

[Photo] UI Counseling Psychology Program ranks top in nation

By YooJin Son, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2019
Kristina Reese speaks at the English Building about her experience guiding the Illini Football team through yoga exercises. Lou Hernandez, head strength and conditioning coach for the Illini football team, asked Reese to teach the football players about yoga and its benefits.

[Photo] Just breathe: Illini football team focuses on yoga, meditation

By Pari Apostolakos, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 5, 2019
Three students rest on the Main Quad on Tuesday. Opinions editor Lucas describes the importance of listening to and accepting your friends.

[Photo] Be a dumpster for your friends

By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor • September 3, 2019
The News-Gazette building is pictured in downtown Champaign on Friday. On Sunday, the News-Gazette announced it will no longer be publishing a Monday paper.

[Photo] News-Gazette Media to sell almost all assets

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 30, 2019
The Starbucks in the Illini Union experiencing a rush hour around 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Columnist Alice Lee explains how rush hours like this can cause stress for customer service workers.

[Photo] Customer service workers deserve appreciation

By Alice Lee, Columnist • August 31, 2019
Lovie Smith talks at a press conference. Smith will begin his fourth season with Illinois on Saturday when Illinois hosts Akron at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Smith names quarterback Peters week-one starter

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
Freshmen and orientation leaders gather outside of Foellinger Auditorium on Aug. 22, 2019. Current University students discuss what they hope to achieve by graduation while alumni reminisce on what they most enjoyed during their time on campus.

[Photo] New students look to future, alumni reflect on past

By Ayse Pirge, Staff Writer • August 29, 2019
A look inside Gregory Hall where the College of Media and the Department of History is located.

[Photo] Graduate students want transparency in leadership search

By Julie Kang, Assistant News Editor • August 29, 2019
The Alma Mater on Wright St and Green St. Assistant opinions editor Kyra demands the University find a solution that closes the loophole without forgetting the students this policy was designed to benefit. and thus restore this institution’s.

[Photo] Emancipation loophole proves need for change in admissions

By Kyra Sadovi, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 26, 2019
The entrance of the Main Library on Wright Street on Jan. 27, 2019.

[Photo] Explore campus for memories

By Noah Nelson, Columnist • August 26, 2019
Lovie Smith prepares to speak at the BIG 10 Media days conference on July 18.

[Photo] Beason out for season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • August 26, 2019
Construction continues at the corner of Armory Avenue and Wright Street on Saturday. Work on Wright Street is expected to be done below Green Street by January 2020.

[Photo] MCORE’s days on Wright are numbered

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer • August 26, 2019
Junior Nate Hobbs answers questions at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago Thursday.

[Photo] Illini optimistic about defense in 2019

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • July 19, 2019
Lovie Smith speaking at the conference floor of the Hilton for Big Ten Media Days on Thursday

[Photo] Big Ten programs react to Illinois at Media Days

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • July 19, 2019
Lovie Smith answering questions at the individual podiums at the Hilton on Michigan Ave at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday/

[Photo] Illinois fields concerns surrounding quarterback controversy

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • July 19, 2019

A bike is a necessity

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • May 24, 2019
Taylor Edwards speaks to one of the Softball coaches at Eichelberger Field on April 3. Illinois defeated Illinois State 2-1. This game marked the end of a seven-game losing streak for the Illini.

[Photo] Illinois breaks seven-game losing streak

By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor • May 2, 2019
Taylor Edwards speaking to one of the Softball coaches at Eichelberger Field on April 3. The Illini defeated ISU 2-1.

[Photo] Students satisfied with manually-generated finals schedules

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer • May 2, 2019
Taylor Edwards pitches at Eichelberger Field versus ISU on April 3.

[Photo] Illini hopes for third Big Ten win

By Gabbu Hajduk, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019
Lil Yachty comes down from the Spring Jam stage to say hello and sign things for fans.

Lil Yachty Performs at Spring Jam 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • April 29, 2019
The Illini cheer on their batter in the dugout at Eichelberger Field April 3. Illinois will be looking to secure a final series win against Purdue next weekend.

[Photo] Illini sit at seventh in Big Ten conference ratings

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019
The ticket office stands empty at the Krannert Center of Performing Arts on Sunday. KCPA refunded all tickets after the cancellation of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra show at the University due to the musician strike.

[Photo] Chicago Symphony Orchestra cancels University show amid musician strike

By Meghana Kaza, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019
The Huawei office is located at Research Park. The U.S. government has filed a criminal charge against Huawei and its leadership, and as a result, the University has cut ties with the company.

[Photo] University terminates partnership with Huawei

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019
Medals for the Illinois Marathon 5k are displayed inside Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Illinois Half Marathon 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • April 27, 2019
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