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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
Rebecca Oriza

Rebecca Oriza, Brand Manager

Jorge Calderin, graduate student studying biochemistry, with his iPad that he uses to doodle and write his notes with. Calderin shares his content with 411k followers on his Instagram @doodlesinthemembrane.

How doodling over chem notes made this grad student go viral

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022
Blockchain in the classroom: More than just NFTs, crypto scams

Blockchain in the classroom: More than just NFTs, crypto scams

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • October 20, 2022
David Chalian, Domenico Montanaro, Vivian Salama and Alice Yin speak at a panel, “Reporting on Politics And Election," in the Knight Auditorium in the Spurlock Museum on Thursday.

Political journalists visit University to speak on upcoming elections

By Azucena Gama and Rebecca Oriza • October 15, 2022
People participate in the University YMCA’s annual Dump & Run event at the Stock Pavilion from Aug. 20-21. The event began 20 years ago in aiding efforts towards excess waste around campus.

Recycling habits grow in response to increased campus waste

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • August 30, 2022
Nikki Budzinski, an alumna from the University, won the Democratic Party’s primary for Illinois' 13th Congressional District. During her time at the University, she was the the president of the Illini Democrats and as a senator in Illinois Student Government.

From ISG to Congress: UI alum runs for office

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • August 9, 2022
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Make the most of what student fees pay for

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • July 12, 2022
Protestors march the streets of the CU area displaying signs to fight against the overturning of Roe v. Wade on Friday. The CU community voices there feelings on the Roe v. Wade overturn as well as coming together outside the Champaign County Courthouse to demonstrate against the Supreme Court's decision.

Roe v. Wade protest: ‘We’re all gathered here today because we know that another future is possible’

By Kylie Corral and Rebecca Oriza • June 25, 2022
Summer band led by Marching Illini director Barry Houser perform on the Main Quad on Thursday evening. The summer band made of a diverse set of musicians continue the 110 year summer tradition with an array of scores that end the concert with another prosperous performance for the summer tradition.

Summer band serenades campus community on Main Quad

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • June 24, 2022
University alum Matt Hausman at his campaign event at fieldhouse 219 in Monticello, IL on June 16. Hausman, a former mission manager of SpaceX and former coach for the unity high school basketball team, uses his wide variety of experience and rural upbringing towards his goals and congressional campaign.

Illinois alum’s congressional campaign takes off

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • June 17, 2022
C-U residents enjoy live music at the intersection of Neil and Main St. during Street Fest 2022 on Sunday. Street Fest is an annual event that features a variety of local musicians.

[Photo] Champaign Streetfest 2022 turns up the heat, kicks off summer celebration

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • June 14, 2022
Students, professors weigh cases for LSAT removal in admission

Students, professors weigh cases for LSAT removal in admission

By Rebecca Oriza and JP Legarte • June 8, 2022
An image of the Milky Way's black hole taken by the Event Horizon Telescope. Professor Charles Gammie is a part of the Event Horizon Telescope team who captured images of the black hole Sagittarius A on May 12.

Illinois scientists contribute to groundbreaking black hole image

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022
Vanessa Blas, junior in Engineering, and Selena Alena, junior in Media, are Undergraduate Library student assistants, and are two of the last people to work at the UGL as operations at the library close on Friday.

Books, breaks left behind: Last students in UGL share thoughts

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • May 17, 2022
The audience applauds at the end of the performance as the performers bow in the Colwell Playhouse on Sunday. The jazz performance paid tribute to civil rights activists Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and more.

Christian McBride conducts social justice awareness through jazz performance

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • May 3, 2022
Desiree Myles, freshman in DGS, begins to zip line across on the Main Quad on Tuesday. The zip line was offered to students as a part of the Last Chance week.

Students fly across Main Quad: Zip line set up on campus

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • April 27, 2022
Richard Lazarus, Harvard professor and environmental lawyer, speaks at the Spurlock Museum about his book, “The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court.” on Wednesday.

Harvard professor visits University, raises environmental awareness

By Rebecca Oriza and Aradhya Seth • April 22, 2022
David Perez, owner of Huaraches Moroleón on Philo Road and Washington Street, traveled from Mexico, to Los Angeles and finally to Urbana to open up his restaurant in bringing authentic Mexican food to the area.

HOCU | The cook bringing authentic Mexican food from Moroleón to Urbana

By Rebecca Oriza, Contributing Writer • April 11, 2022
Former Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday. Walker now serves as the president for Young America’s Foundation.

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the University

By Rebecca Oriza, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2022
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[Photo] Students reflect on definition of ‘motherhood’

By Faith Allendorf and Cecilia Milmoe • March 30, 2022
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Thursday. Krannert Center was able to have the first show completely sold out since with this being their first since reopening.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

By Rebecca Oriza, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2022
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[Photo] Opinion | Match Counseling Center’s pay to UI Police

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • November 24, 2021
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[Photo] DI Voices | Acknowledging my forefather’s harmful bigotry | I

By Jude Race, Columnist • November 19, 2021
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[Photo] Cannes top prize winner ‘Titane’ is shocking, revolutionary

By Olivia Rosenberg, Assistant buzz Editor • November 4, 2021
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[Photo] Illini add a magical flair to campus

By Matt Troher, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021
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[Photo] Opinion | Depression requires correct tools to be subdued

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Opinions Editor • January 27, 2021

[Photo] We need to do better than “Midwest nice”

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • October 25, 2020
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