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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

Neshmia Malik

An aerial photo of the Japan House at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is taken from a drone on May 25. The University’s Student Sustainability Committee hosted an event to educate students on sustainability to celebrate Earth Day.

Student Sustainability Committee celebrates Earth Day

By Neshmia Malik and Ethan Simmons • May 5, 2021
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter is photographed by the Perseverance rover on Mars right after a successful high-speed spin-up test on April 16. University alumna MiMi Aung is currently overseeing the helicopter operation.

University alumna works on Ingenuity NASA mission

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • May 3, 2021
The Champaign Unit 4 District building sits quietly at 502 W. Windsor Road on Saturday afternoon. The Champaign City Council is partnering with school districts to create the Champaign LIFT program and to help Black students thrive in their academic environment.

Champaign LIFT program supporting Black students to take off this fall

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2021
The Illini Chabad sits quietly at 209 E. Armory Ave. in Champaign, Illinois Sunday morning. The University will be opening the Illini Chabad in the fall, which will be the first campus-affiliated housing option for Jewish students.

Jewish affiliated housing to open in fall

By Neshmia Malik and Sophie Casaburi • Apr 19, 2021
University students sit in a circle during SPAN 308 at the Foreign Language Building on April 16, 2019. The University of Illinois plans to hold more in-person classes for the fall semester.

University plans to hold more in-person classes for fall semester

By Thomas DeMouy and Neshmia Malik • Apr 8, 2021
University student Bryce Tharp takes a COVID-19 test at the ARC on Feb. 1. The number of B.1.1.7 variant cases is rising in Champaign County.

Contagious variant raises COVID-19 cases on campus

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2021
University students denounce the University of lllinois’s Police Department in chalk in front of the Union on March 20. This past week, students had the ability to vote for reallocating part of the UIPD’s budget toward other more worthy resources.

Students vote on reallocation of UIPD budget

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Mar 29, 2021
A screenshot is taken during the University’s Student Advocacy Coalition zoom meeting to recognize women in leadership roles. During Women’s History Month, the RSO has been discussing the topic of intersectionality.

RSO’s discuss intersectionality during Women’s History Month

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Mar 24, 2021
The Main Quad is photographed from a bird’s eye view in the summer. Chancellor Jones recently announced that the University has surpassed its fundraising goal thanks to investments from alumni and friends.

University surpasses fundraising goal of 2.25 billion

By Neshmia Malik, Staff Writer • Mar 15, 2021
University students demand recognition through census category

University students demand recognition through census category

By Neshmia Malik, Contributing Writer • Mar 8, 2021
Two mannequins sport modest tie-dye clothing at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California.

Opinion | Modest fashion is not a trend

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Apr 1, 2020
Opinion | Stop pricing love

Opinion | Stop pricing love

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Mar 25, 2020
President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 7, 2017. Columnist Neshmia indicts the Indian government for its poor treatment of the Kashmiris and urges the U.S. to reconsider its solidarity with India.

Opinion | Indian government turns anti-Muslim

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Feb 20, 2020
Opinion | Stop romanticizing serial killers

Opinion | Stop romanticizing serial killers

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Feb 4, 2020
Opinion | This Christmas, try roasting crickets over an open fire

Opinion | This Christmas, try roasting crickets over an open fire

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Dec 10, 2019
Opinion | Recognize reporters for their bravery

Opinion | Recognize reporters for their bravery

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Nov 11, 2019
Opinion | Dismiss delusions of our ‘perfect heroes’

Opinion | Dismiss delusions of our ‘perfect heroes’

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Oct 29, 2019
Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Canada) at NATO Engages: The Brussels Summit Dialogue.

Opinion | Cancel culture destroys reputations

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Oct 15, 2019
Opinion | South Asian communities should prioritize mental health

Opinion | South Asian communities should prioritize mental health

By Neshmia Malik, Columnist • Sep 30, 2019