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

Mona Alrazzaq

Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor

Graduate student Drake Materre speaking during the George Floyd protest at the Champaign County courthouse on June 1, 2020. Materre focuses a lot of his time on community projects such as Project 1000.

Local activist takes on more community projects

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor November 16, 2021
Kailee Crayton, a sophomore in Media, works the night shifts at McDonalds who has seen some crazy things happen.

The employee in the midst of drunk chaos

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor October 13, 2021
Birds-eye view of a COVID-19 testing center in Florida. The Delta variant and how to prevent is discussed.

Students show concern regarding Delta variant spread

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor September 7, 2021
Freshman talk with another group of students at the Welcome Celebration in Lot 31 after the New Student Convocation on Friday. Students are  both nervous and excited for the beginning of the semester.

UI students move in, look forward to upcoming term

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor August 25, 2021

Readjust to in-person learning, campus life

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor July 15, 2021
The Community Closet stands next to the Independent Media Center in Urbana on June 6. The closet is intended to help others who cant afford clothing in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Local activist creates community closet

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2021
A man holds up a sign during the One Night event with C-U at Home. C-U at Home is temporarily closing due to staff shortage.

C-U at Home faces short-term pause

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor May 26, 2021
Students in a statistics class listen attentively to a lecture at the Lincoln Hall Theater on December 2, 2019.

Take advantage of mental health resources

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor April 25, 2021
University students protest on the steps of Foellinger auditorium on Wednesday. Unite for Uighur UIUC organized the event to raise awareness for the Uighur Muslims and the abuse they’ve been facing.

[Photo] UI RSOs protest oppression of Uighur Muslims

By Ali Abdullah, Contributing Writer April 12, 2021
A robot processes COVID-19 saliva tests in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The lab has delivered an average of 10,000 test results per day between Jan. 21 and Jan. 29.

UI advances spring tests through automation

By Mona Alrazzaq, Staff Writer February 4, 2021
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