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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
A student meets with James Castree, graduate assistant for career planning and campus outreach for the Career Center. The Career Center has several advisers that can offer guidance to picking a major or applying to graduate school.

Five questions to ask your academic adviser this semester

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • January 28, 2018

8 tips for an excellent resume

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • January 16, 2018
Students in Block I hold up the Illini shield flag during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. Allie Hartlein, Block I communication chair, said students will perform an alumni-designed card stunt at the Homecoming football game on Saturday.

Block I makes big plans for Homecoming Week

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 23, 2017
8 quick and easy meals to make in your apartment

8 quick and easy meals to make in your apartment

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 9, 2017
CU Hack Night aims to solve community problems

CU Hack Night aims to solve community problems

By Meral Aycicek, Assistant Special Sections Editor • September 21, 2017
The woods at the University-owned Allerton Park are about 20 minutes off campus. Assistant Opinions editor Jamie says this is a great location for a quick trip before graduation.

Top 7 places to visit in Illinois in 2017

By Meral Aycicek • August 24, 2017
Students visit various Greek Organizations behind Foellinger Auditiorium during Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

How to navigate Quad Day

By Meral Aycicek, Special Sections Assistant Editor • August 22, 2017
Mike Posner and The Legendary Mike Posner Band with Adam Friedman performed at The Canopy Club on April 23. He told the audience to get to know the people around them during the concert because "it’s beautiful to be a part of something bigger than yourselves".

Mike Posner performs motivating show at Canopy Club

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • April 25, 2017
Tad Arndt, freshman in LAS, rests on the grand piano in Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall. Arndt writes his own music and uses his compositions as a force of social change.

Piano man uses musical talent to bring people together

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • April 16, 2017
Green Day performed at State Farm Center on Tuesday. The band played an ecclectic set and inspired social progression throughout the show.

Green Day breaks social barriers at State Farm Center

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • March 29, 2017
Students at the University attend the annual Relay for Life to fight against cancer at the Armory.

Community rallies for a cure

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • March 12, 2017
Professor proposes research, changes debate surrounding political correctness

Professor proposes research, changes debate surrounding political correctness

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • March 9, 2017
Graffiti on the bathroom wall of Espresso Royale on Daniel Street.

Bathroom graffiti is an art form for some students

By Meral Aycicek, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017
Local scenes from performances hosted by the C-U branch of SoFar Sounds. SoFar Sounds is a national movement to host music acts in smaller venues.

SoFar Sounds brings new music platforms to C-U

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • February 9, 2017
Alpha Gamma Delta house mom Caron Barnhart, center, poses with sorority members in front of the AGD house.

Being a house mom is more than just a job

By Meral Aycicek, Staff Writer • January 25, 2017
ROTC Air Force members gather and converse at the ROTC dinner.

Air force ROTC’s Dining Out keeps to tradition

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • December 5, 2016
Photograph by Shania Wright for Arts for Understanding.

Rattle the Stars advocates for mental health awareness

By Meral Aycicek, Contributing writer • November 10, 2016
Brother Jeb "preaches" to university student on the Main Quad and the University of Illinois on August 23, 2016.

Brother Jed may give preaching a bad name

By Meral Aycicek, Contributing Writer • October 24, 2016
The "That's What She Said" ensemble prepares to take a bow after last year's performance. The show will return as part of Ladyfest at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Ladyfest celebrates women in the C-U community

By Meral Aycicek, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2016
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