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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
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, listens as Senator Dick Durbin, D- Ill., speaks while meeting with bipartisan members of Congress on immigration in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Trump travel ban separates students from family

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer • April 30, 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.

Professor writes Japanese cookbook

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Ben Gulizia-Cowing is a cancer survivor and freshman in LAS at the University. On Friday, Colleges Against Cancer will be hosting Relay for Life as a fundraising event for cancer research and to raise cancer awareness on campus.

Relay For Life fundraises for cancer research

By Olivia Zhang, Staff Writer • April 11, 2019
A bulletin board on the second floor of Loomis Laboratory advertises the Physics Van, an outreach program of the UI Department of Physics that promotes learning and curiosity in science. Mats Selen, a physics professor at the University and co-founder of the Physics Van 25 years ago, encourages participation from students of all majors.

Physics Van drives kids to engage in science

By Olivia Zhang, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2019
Startup works to develop edible fruit-based vaccine

Startup works to develop edible fruit-based vaccine

By Olivia Zhang, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2019
AnnaMae Dziallo, senior in ACES and president of Beyond Coal, sorts through letters from supportive students on Friday. Beyond Coal is an RSO at the forefront of the coal divestment movement, advocating for renewable resources such as solar, hydrological and geothermal energies.

Promoting fossil fuel divestment movement

By Olivia Zhang, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2019
Actor and teacher Aaron Muñoz leads various activities with his class at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Friday. Muñoz began his acting career at age 15, after being encouraged by his teachers, and has been in many popular works such as “The Walking Dead” and “Stranger Things.” He inspires his students to be fearless and curious as they develop their acting skills.

‘Stranger Things’ actor Aaron Muñoz joins theater faculty

By Olivia Zhang, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2019
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