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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
Piotr Fedczuk

Piotr Fedczuk

Hi, I’m Piotr! I am a sophomore majoring in journalism. I have been at The DI since fall 2022, starting off as a staff writer in news. In my spare time, which I am sometimes lucky enough to have, I enjoy rollerblading, crocheting, hanging out with my older sister and annoying my little brother.

Ice lines the sidewalk outside of Allen Hall on West Gregory and Dorner drives.

UI administration advises classes, activities be moved online

By Piotr Fedczuk, News Writer • January 22, 2024
Board of trustees meets to discuss tuition, department renaming

Board of trustees meets to discuss tuition, department renaming

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • January 19, 2024

Q&A with new UI trustee Jesse Ruiz

By Jessie Wang and Piotr Fedczuk • December 4, 2023

UI engineers develop adaptive building materials

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • November 23, 2023

Democracy Summit hosts ‘How Democracies Die’ talk with Daniel Ziblatt

By Piotr Fedczuk and Erin Morrison • October 25, 2023
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with supporters at a town hall hosted by the Iowa Asian and Latino Coalition at Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Biden administration supports child care programs at higher education institutions

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • October 14, 2023
Promotional poster for Thursday Night Live event

UPDATE: Air-travel disruption postpones Colin Jost performance

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 7, 2023
Column | Netflix’s live-action ‘One Piece’ captures charm of original

Column | Netflix’s live-action ‘One Piece’ captures charm of original

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 7, 2023
UI again urges students, staff to conserve energy

UI again urges students, staff to conserve energy

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 5, 2023
CU Labor Day Parade promotes solidarity among workers

CU Labor Day Parade promotes solidarity among workers

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 4, 2023
Budzinski introduces bill to increase agricultural research funding

Budzinski introduces bill to increase agricultural research funding

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 29, 2023
Krannert Center hosts event to sell excess costumes, props

Krannert Center hosts event to sell excess costumes, props

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 28, 2023
UI students battle with extreme heat

UI students battle with extreme heat

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 24, 2023
During Sights & Sounds, first-year students gathered to form a block letter I on the turf of Memorial Stadium on Aug. 17.

Illinois Sights & Sounds invites new students into UI

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • August 18, 2023
UI System issues statement after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

UI System issues statement after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • June 29, 2023
Ed Epstein shares journey from DI newsroom to professional success

Ed Epstein shares journey from DI newsroom to professional success

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 17, 2023
Kyung Lah’s remarkable journalism career takes her from DI to national stage

Kyung Lah’s remarkable journalism career takes her from DI to national stage

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 6, 2023
UI students practice self-care

UI students practice self-care

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 3, 2023
Illini Media Hall of Fame inducts documentary filmmaker Ryan Suffern

Illini Media Hall of Fame inducts documentary filmmaker Ryan Suffern

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • May 1, 2023
Man shot at 700 block of Sherwood Terrace

Man shot at 700 block of Sherwood Terrace

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 29, 2023
UI student bikes across country, fundraises for breast cancer

UI student bikes across country, fundraises for breast cancer

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 18, 2023

Saturday, 6 p.m.

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 15, 2023

UI’s Annual Health Fair draws thousands of students

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • April 11, 2023
The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, located in the Illini Union, is approaching its 30-year anniversary.

Gender & Sexuality Resource Center celebrates 30th anniversary

By Piotr Fedczuk and Lillie Salas • April 7, 2023
CSEC releases tentative ISG election results

CSEC releases tentative ISG election results

By Marta Narag and Piotr Fedczuk • April 1, 2023
UI student sexually assaulted at fraternity

UI student sexually assaulted at fraternity

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • March 27, 2023
An older model of turntable with a vinyl is being shown. Records make a comeback sparing interest on the quality of them.

Vinyl records spin back into popularity

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • March 21, 2023
An attendee handles a tarantula at the Insect Fear Film Festival on Saturday.

Multi-legged creatures become movie stars

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • March 5, 2023

Saturday, 6 p.m.

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • March 4, 2023

ISG senator resigns

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
The Graduate Employees' Organization held a press conference near the Illini Union after bargaining sessions with the University about economic proposals and labor contracts.

[Photo] GEO left ‘devastated’ after failed contract bargaining

By Layli Nazarova, Staff writer • February 17, 2023
Residents enter Florida Avenue Residence on Nov. 8. Recently, students have expressed concern with an incident involving a Peeping Tom.

UPDATED: Charges dropped for UI student accused of voyeurism

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

Systems crash at UI dining halls

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • February 12, 2023
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Student activists attend vigil calling for an end to China’s zero-COVID policy

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
Illini tower, located on Chalmers Street, is an option for those who want University Private Certified Housing.

Illini Tower RAs given incentives for students to write positive reviews

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
The ARC hosted a polling location on the west end of the building on Nov. 8. The line of voters made its way out of the door and wrapped east toward the outdoor pool.

A look at who’s on the ballot in C-U

By Matt Troher and Piotr Fedczuk • November 8, 2022
People begin to get seated for Chancellor Jones' “Boldly Illinois 2030 Strategic Planning Summit" on Thursday at the Illini Union.

Chancellor Jones’s speech details investments, partnerships in UI future

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • November 2, 2022
Celtic Harpist Benji Davis sits next to their harp at the Urbana Farmers Market on Oct. 15.

The harpist who strums up community in C-U

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
Phourong Noi Phetchareune, new owner of the Y Eatery, brings in a tray of fresh food during lunch time on Tuesday. Noi took ownership when his uncle stepped down.

Y Eatery changes ownership

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Nicky, one of four North Korean defectors, speaks at a panel discussing their escape and life afterwards at the Campus Instructional Facility on Saturday.

North Korean defectors visit UI, share their experiences

By Piotr Fedczuk, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2022
Damaged packages and trash are scattered around the mailroom at one of the apartment complexes on Euclid Street on Thursday.

Students find ways to protect their mail from theft

By Piotr Fedczuk, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022
A vandalized section of the first floor in Scott Hall on Thursday. Students reported torn down cameras, ripped posters and missing ceiling tiles.

Three floors of Scott Hall vandalized, student arrested

By Lilli Bresnahan, Lika Lezhava, Piotr Fedczuk and Jonathan Alday • September 15, 2022
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