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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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Participants of the Illinois Half Marathon run on Green Street on Saturday.

[Photo] Watch out for roads affected by Illinois Marathon

April 25, 2019
Veronica Ruelius getting ready to swing at Eichelberger Field on Apr. 3. The Illini defeated ISU, 2-1.

[Photo] Illini softball swept by Northwestern Wildcats

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 25, 2019
Monty Stevens (left), freshman in LAS, Katie Wasilewski (center), freshman in DGS, and Hailey Szydlowski (right), freshman in Education, enjoy the sun on the quad on Monday.

Earth Day 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • April 23, 2019
Taylor Edwards pitches at Eichelberger Field versus ISU on April 3.

[Photo] Illini swept for the first time in 2019

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 23, 2019
Kimiko Gunji shows off a page in her book, “The Art of Wagashi” at the Japan House on Thursday. The book attempts to make recipes accessible to inexperienced audiences.

[Photo] Professor writes Japanese cookbook

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
A section of SPAN 308: Spanish in the United States is held at the Foreign Languages Building on Apr. 16, 2019.

[Photo] Spanish department faces faculty and facility shortages

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • April 18, 2019
The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Center's 50th season.

[Photo] Krannert Center celebrates 50 years

By Rohit Jammu, Contributing Writer • April 16, 2019
Taylor Edwards pitches at Eichelberger Field versus Illinois State on April 3. The team has learned to focus on the moment rather than worrying about prior plays.

[Photo] Illinois dominate series against Iowa

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Milo Eifler dashes down the field at Memorial Stadium during the Spring football game on Saturday. The players worked hard to set the scene for the upcoming summer and fall practices.

[Photo] Illinois looks forward to fall

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Cody Bainbridge, sophomore in Engineering, buys coffee from the Robot x Coffee Machine outside of Grainger on Apr. 14. The robot serves between 100 to 200 cups a day.

[Photo] Robot arm serves coffee to community

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Emmaline Rapier, senior in FAA, practices dance routines at the Nevada Dance Complex on Thursday. She aspires to dance with a company as well as commercially after graduation.

[Photo] Dancers reflect on demands, rewards of major

By Annabelle Barnett, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Lauren Katz runs the 1,500-meter at the Illinois Track Stadium on Saturday. Katz finished in fifth place.

[Photo] Illini win seven events at home

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Lovie Smith leading spring practice on Saturday.

[Photo] Coaches looking to assess players’ performances during spring game

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • April 12, 2019
Juliet Beyler speaking at the Chez Center for Wounded Veterans on Tuesday.

[Photo] University alumnae empowers women in military

By Erica Finke, Staff Writer • April 5, 2019
Lovie Smith coaches at the Illini football spring open practice on Saturday. He brought back staff member Mike Bellamy to fulfill a new role.

[Photo] Illini make changes for upcoming season

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • April 8, 2019
Bella Loya preparing for a pitch at Eichelberger Field on April 3.

[Photo] Loya swings at goals, scores success

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff writer • April 8, 2019
New recycling bins have been installed throughout the halls of the Illini Union. Professor Don Fullerton received a grant to fund research on different green materials.

[Photo] Illini Union installs new recycling bins

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019
Serenity Stewart (center) gets congratulated by her team for hitting a home run at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. The Illini beat the Redbirds 2-1.

[Photo] Illini offense begins slow, ends in win over Redbirds

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 4, 2019
The English department’s advising office was open on Tuesday. The department recently hired a new adviser to help combat the faculty shortage.

[Photo] English department deals with faculty shortage

By Luis Velazquez, Staff writer • April 4, 2019
The owner of Fernando's, Eric Leoner, speaking at the restaurant located on Wright and Daniel. Eric says he strives for cheap, fresh, delicious, and authentic Mexican food on campus.

[Photo] Food truck opens new restaurant

By Rohan Ramani, Contributing Writer • April 3, 2019
Construction on Armory and Wright on Tuesday.

[Photo] Construction aims to reduce potential conflict

By Ethan Simmons, Staff writer • April 1, 2019
Construction workers on Wright Street on Tuesday. The east side of the street between Daniel and Armory streets is closed to pedestrians.

[Photo] Wright Street construction hinders campus walkways

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • March 26, 2019
An empty patient room in the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center on Monday.

[Photo] University professor studies impact of multiple sclerosis on children, families

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • March 26, 2019
Adelaide Aime speaks about her work in sexual assault prevention in her office in Lincoln Square Mall on Tuesday. During her 35 years of work in prevention, she has seen a 60 percent decrease in sexual assault nationwide.

[Photo] Survivors experience longer wait for support

March 14, 2019
Fabian Guerrero, sophomore in the College of Fine arts, happily greets incoming freshman at the Union on Monday.

[Photo] Tour guides share their school pride with prospective students

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer • March 12, 2019
A bronze plaque dedicated to St. Elmo Brady in Noyes Hall on Monday. St. Elmo Brady was the first black student to receive a doctoral degree in Chemistry in the U.S.

[Photo] UI dedicates plaque to chemistry student

By Manuel Román-Basora, Contributing writer • March 7, 2019
VeoRide bikes stand between Gregory and Lincoln halls on Wednesday. VeoRide will introduce electric bikes to campus in March.

[Photo] VeoRide introduces electric bikes to campus

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 5, 2019
Unofficial participants celebrate at KAM's, 618 E. Daniel St. in Champaign, on Friday. Unofficial St. Patrick's Day is an annual celebration in which participants wear green clothing and binge drink throughout the day. The event is not sponsored by the University.

[Photo] Students celebrate 23rd annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • March 3, 2019
Students celebrating Unofficial at KAM's on Friday, March 1.

[Photo] Unofficial 2019: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 1, 2019
Hyrdations IV Lounge and Oxygen Bar on Green Street. The location offers hangover treatments.

[Photo] Blackouts present unintended consequences

February 28, 2019
Benita Ning (right), Senior in Engineering and Kevin Courney (left) Senior in Engineering, walk across the Engineering Quad on Thursday.

[Photo] Three-year program works to diversify STEM faculty

By The Daily Illini staff report • February 26, 2019
Professor Bruce Fouke works in his office at the Carl Woese Institute of Genomic Biology gatehouse on Monday.

[Photo] Geology professor inspires students with approach to science

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • February 26, 2019
Students Wesley Blodig, Kyle Biedron and Bernard Chan play Super Smash Brothers Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube in the basement of the Illini Union on Oct. 5.

[Photo] Tournament expected to smash

February 21, 2019
Protesters march against President Donald Trump's national emergency on Monday.

[Photo] CU Presidents Day protest against President Donald Trump’s national emergency

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • February 19, 2019
Christopher Capozziello in front of his 35mm film photos at the University YMCA on Monday. Capozziello is a visiting scholar to the University teaching a photojournalism course about inclusivity and representation in photography. “We photograph everything and look at nothing. The way that we interact with photographs is very important," Capozziello said.

[Photo] Photojournalist Christopher Capozziello discusses inclusion, representation in photography

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 19, 2019
Lecture Room 223 in Gregory Hall on Sunday.

[Photo] Professors advocate limits on harassment

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • February 18, 2019
Flags of different countries hung up in the main room of the University YMCA building on Wednesday. The University is home to a number of international students who must learn to adjust to living in a new city in an unfamiliar country.

[Photo] International students acclimate to campus

By Ayse Pirge, Contributing Writer • February 12, 2019
The Henry Administration Building on Feb. 4, 2019.

[Photo] Pritzker appoints 5 new members to UI Board of Trustees

By The Daily Illini staff report • February 9, 2019
LaFrae Sci, drummer and professor of Jazz at the Lincoln Center, holds a discussion about creativity and social justice at Allen Hall on January 29.

[Photo] Musician shares experience of exploring social issues through music in Allen Hall

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • January 30, 2019
Number 15 on the Harlem Globetrotters, "Ice" shows a participant from the crowd how to spin a basketball.

[Photo] Harlem Globetrotters light up State Farm Center

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • January 26, 2019
Mitchy Collins, lead singer for lovelytheband, performs at Foellinger Auditorium on December 5, 2018.

[Photo] Lovelytheband performs at Foellinger

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer • December 7, 2018
The Art Box, a gift shop located at 707 S. Sixth St., showcases its Christmas decorations in preparation for the holidays Saturday.

[Photo] Campus retailers combat break time sales drops

By Xin Ding, Staff Writer • December 3, 2018
Eric Snodgrass lectures during his class in Lincoln Hall Theatre on Tuesday. Snodgrass is leaving the University in January.

[Photo] Atmospheric course blows in new direction

By David Ruvinskiy, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018
Theresa Newman, administrative assistant, sits at the front desk of the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center is looking for ways to provide services for more students in need of counseling. Lack of space is the biggest limiting factor for the center.

[Photo] Counseling services see long waits

By YooJin Son, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018
Carnations and signs set up by Amnesty International line the Main Quad to raise awareness for gun violence on Thursday. This sign compares the number of graduate students enrolled at the University to those affected by gun violence in the United States.

Amnesty International hosts #EndGunViolence event on Main Quad

By Mark Capapas and Madeline Pierce • November 8, 2018
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