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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

Nicole Littlefield, Assistant Copy Chief

Hi my name is Nicole! I am a senior studying communication. I transferred from College of DuPage where I worked as the managing editor for their student newspaper, The Courier. After coming to UIUC I decided I wanted to continue learning about journalism, so I joined the DI and began writing stories for life and culture as well as began copyediting stories for all sections. I’m excited to see what this semester brings!

Destruction ensues as robots battle at Robobrawl

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
UI student seeks to promote financial literacy through Illinois app

UI student seeks to promote financial literacy through Illinois app

By Nicole Littlefield, Assistant Copy Chief • February 24, 2023
Afternoon traffic walks through the Ikenberry Commons on Feb. 15. The Ikenberry Commons is home to many options for dorms, most of which house freshman.

Dorm life: A rite of passage for every Illini

By Nicole Littlefield and Tianxin Li • February 23, 2023
The mayor of Urbana, Diane Marlin (left), and the mayor of Champaign, Deborah Feinen (right), wear the shirts sold in the “Champaign-Urbana” vs. “Urbana-Champaign” competition.

The battle of the sister cities

By Faith Allendorf and Nicole Littlefield • January 17, 2023
Tips for making the most of break on campus

Tips for making the most of break on campus

By Aarushi Aggrwal and Nicole Littlefield • November 21, 2022
Protesters gather in the halls of Gregory Hall as political commentator Matt Walsh visits campus to speak on Thursday.

Matt Walsh visit sparks controversy

By Lika Lezhava and Nicole Littlefield • October 10, 2022
Deana McDonagh and Adam Bleakney, directors of the (dis)Ability Design Studio, sit in the studio that is located in the Beckman Institute.

(dis)Ability Design Studio welcomes everyone

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
Comedians of The Second City perform on stage. The comedy group visited the c on Sept 10.

No joke: The Second City delivers a first-class show

By Nicole Littlefield and Aarushi Aggrwal • September 12, 2022
Chloe Griffin, junior in Social Work, pets her service dog, Sadie, on the Main Quad on Tuesday. Griffin transferred to the University and talks about how some areas around campus are better suited than others when it comes to accessibility.

Understanding the hidden frustrations of having animals on campus

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
The Sustainable Student Farm, located in Urbana, grows food for the University and the C-U community. The University's dinning hall receives about 80% of the farm’s produce.

Sustainable Student Farm offers fresh produce, educates students

By Kiran Bond and Nicole Littlefield • September 7, 2022
Michelle Bell, a graduate student studying wind band conducting, runs with her sousaphone during the Illinois 5k Marathon on Friday. Around 30 Marching Illini sousaphone players participated in the run.

Sousaphone players run 5k for Crisis Nursery

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • May 1, 2022
Students and community members pack the walkways and green spaces at the Arboretum on April 16. Education associate for the Japan House Diana Liao shares the history and significance of the Cherry Blossom towards Japanese culture and the University.

Celebrating the ‘roots’ of UI cherry blossoms

By Nicole Littlefield, Contributing Writer • April 27, 2022
Rapper Yung Gravy speaks to the audience before performing his song "Oops" during the Spring Jam at State Farm Center on Sunday. Yung Gravy performed many other of his hits such as "Mr. Clean" and "Gravy Train".

Yung Gravy whips up the sauce at Spring Jam

By Matt Troher and Nicole Littlefield • April 25, 2022
The psychology behind students' 'bad' habits, why they are easy to fall into

The psychology behind students’ ‘bad’ habits, why they are easy to fall into

By Nicole Littlefield, Contributing Writer • April 7, 2022
Many students enjoy their day and the nice weather on the quad on March 5 before the last week of school prior to spring break.

Students discuss spring break plans, concerns during pandemic

By Nicole Littlefield, Contributing Writer • March 12, 2022
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