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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

Qaasim Jatoi

Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor

Hi! I’m Qaasim, a senior majoring in molecular and cellular biology. I joined The Daily Illini in Spring 2024 as a staff writer and have since worked as Summer Editor, creative developer and Assistant News Editor. Now, I’m proud to lead the news section and help bring clear, timely coverage of the issues that matter most to our campus and community. Outside the newsroom, I work as an emergency medical technician for Abbott EMS in my hometown, Decatur, Illinois, and I’m preparing to apply to medical school in the upcoming cycle. I’m a big fan of Frank Ocean, Quentin Tarantino flicks and trying new cuisines. Have a tip or a story idea? I’m always open to pitches — don’t hesitate to shoot me an email!

Newman Hall — a private certified residence hall at the University — stands at 604 E. Armory Ave. in Champaign on Friday. The residence hall's dining room — operated by Upper Crust Food Service — was reinspected by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday.

Dining room at Newman Hall to reopen

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor Oct 28, 2025
Two students ride bikes up Wright Street after class on Feb. 10, 2023. Champaign County Bike Month begins this month with free events encouraging safe and active transportation across the community.

Champaign County Bike Month returns

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor Sep 9, 2025
Gisselle Rosas-Camacho, a research specialist at the DNA sequencing lab in the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, pipettes DNA samples on Nov. 7, 2024. The facility, directed by Alvaro Hernandez, offers DNA sequencing and fragment analysis to academics, government agencies and companies.

Students fuel innovation at UI

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor Jul 17, 2025
UIPD officer Schroeder stands watch to ensure student safety during Spring Jam 2025, April 27.

More patrol, more pressure

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor May 8, 2025
Community members on the Main Quad hold signs that oppose deportation during a demonstration advocating for immigrant rights on Feb. 3

ICE rumor unfounded, UI says

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor Apr 17, 2025
A group of people gather around someone bench pressing in the Activities and Recreation Center on Feb. 21.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Workout Spot: ARC

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor Mar 6, 2025
Urbana mayoral candidates Deshawn Williams (left) and Annie Adams (right) chat before a forum at the University YMCA on Feb. 5.

Guide to Urbana’s mayoral election

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor Feb 20, 2025
Romance at UI: It’s complicated

Romance at UI: It’s complicated

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor Feb 5, 2025
UIPD reports sexual assault at sorority house

UIPD reports sexual assault at sorority house

By Qaasim Jatoi, Assistant News Editor Dec 16, 2024
Two Bio-Rad machines resting on the table in Everitt Laboratory at the University Nov. 10.

UI professor uncovers new method to treat cancer

By Qaasim Jatoi, Senior News Reporter Dec 2, 2024