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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
McKinley Health Center, located at 1109 S. Lincoln Ave., is pictured on Oct. 19, 2017. McKinley Health Center and the Counseling Center require students pay a health service fee once per semester, according to their website. 

Student health insurance cost increases in fall semester

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Oct 5, 2019
UI task force creates recommendation for procedures for cases of sexual misconduct

UI task force creates recommendation for procedures for cases of sexual misconduct

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2019
Walmart gun regulation extends to Champaign

Walmart gun regulation extends to Champaign

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
‘Red flag laws’ restrict access to guns

‘Red flag laws’ restrict access to guns

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2019
The main entrance of Allen Residence Hall.

Student arrested after a noose found in Allen Hall

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing writer • Sep 3, 2019
A University of Illinois campus police vehicle follows the Marching Illini as they march through the streets for Homecoming on Oct. 13. Craig Stone, chief of police at the University, said they have developed a reaction plan for threats of gun violence.

UIPD confident in gun violence response, community calls for more

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing Writer • Sep 3, 2019
Rosalba Hernandez, professor in Social Work, recently worked on a study that investigated the correlation between being optimistic and sleep levels. Hernandez found other factors are linked to sleep quality in addition to optimism.

Optimism may lead to better sleep

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing Writer • Aug 29, 2019
Many line up in front of Joe's Brewery during Greek Reunion on July 12, 2014. Each year, Greek Reunion draws many students back to Champaign during the summer season.

Greek Reunion reunites students during summer

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Aug 10, 2019
Illinois expects economic impact following marijuana legalization

Illinois expects economic impact following marijuana legalization

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Jul 11, 2019
Chancellor Robert Jones speaks at the sesquicentennial celebration at the Krannert Center on Feb. 28. Seven University faculty members were awarded the 2017 Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award.

Sesquicentennial celebrations at the University come to a close

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • May 7, 2018
Career Center busts myth on correlation between GPA and employment

Career Center busts myth on correlation between GPA and employment

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2018
Breast surgeon Julie Margenthaler, MD, and clinical fellow Diana Hook (teal mask), MD, perform surgery on March 26, 2018. Margenthaler is co-author on a paper about a camera sensor based on the visual system of a morpho butterfly that can see multi-spectral information.

University researchers illuminate cancer tissue in the operating room

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Apr 19, 2018
People attend the Autism concert at the Music Building on April 4. Autism Awareness Month is continuing through the month of April.

Autism Awareness Month alive at the University

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2018
Source: Adam D. Fein

Summer courses help ease academic burden

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Apr 2, 2018
Portrait of Ruth Brown, PH.D Courtesy of Getu Workenhe

Professor wins fellowship for empowering young black women

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Mar 29, 2018
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine aims to teach students to problem-solve and to make strides in cancer research.

Engineering-based medical school to lead cancer research

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Mar 12, 2018
Students celebrate Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. The IFC bans alcohol on Unofficial for safety.

IFC imposes restrictions on fraternities for Unofficial

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Mar 1, 2018
Alexa is a an artificial intelligence product developed by Amazon. Researchers at the University are developing software to incorporate technologies such as Alexa and Echo into the health field.

Alexa, do I need to see a doctor?

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Feb 19, 2018
Source: Office of Financial Aid

University striving for better tuition deals similar to ‘Go Blue Guarantee’

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2018
International law professor at the University College of Law, Francis Boyle, voicing his opinions regarding the current president on Wednesday.

University of Illinois College of Law faculty, students rally against Trump deputy solicitor general’s invitation to campus

By Rebecca Wood, News Reporter • Jan 24, 2018
Students walking on Green St. on Jan. 15.

Bundle up: University faculty give tips on navigating campus in freezing temperatures

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Jan 16, 2018
Police attempt to keep the peace during a protest that interrupted the the homecoming parade.

Top 10 moments of the Fall 2017 semester

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Dec 18, 2017
Aerial photo of the White House

Higher news media literacy, lower chance of conspiracy thinking

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Dec 13, 2017
UI scientists create drug-delivering nanoparticles to target cancer stem cells

UI scientists create drug-delivering nanoparticles to target cancer stem cells

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Dec 7, 2017
Source: Illinois News Bureau

October was 10th wettest since 1895

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2017
The Counseling Center is located at the Turner Student Services Building, 610 E. John St., Champaign. The University offers a variety of resources to help students adjust to college and campus life.

Dean of Students works with students to combat drinking violations

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • Nov 2, 2017
Viktor Grueve - professor of electrical and computer engineering; and graduate student Missael Garcia.

Mantis shrimp-inspired camera makes strides in science

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Oct 23, 2017
Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights daily issue

Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights daily issue

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Oct 17, 2017
An emergency phone near the Illini Union on Oct. 14.

University police departments on emergency blue lights on campuses

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Oct 16, 2017
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

Building the ‘ideal cultural center’

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2017

Rally on campus pushes Davis’ signature of the Dream Act

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Sep 22, 2017
Students eat at the Ikenberry Dinning Hall and enjoy the multiple cuisines it has to offer.

Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Sep 21, 2017
University sets new record in diversity enrollment

University sets new record in diversity enrollment

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Sep 18, 2017
The front of the Fred H. Turner Student Services Building on John St. on May 3, 2016.

Counseling Center kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week

By Jessica Berbey and Rebecca Wood • Sep 13, 2017
Years in the making, psychology minor established

Years in the making, psychology minor established

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Sep 10, 2017
University shows discrepancies among social rankings

University shows discrepancies among social rankings

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • Aug 28, 2017
Speakers, organizers stand on stage at TedxUIUC. Ted held various talks at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts Sunday.

Musk gives inspirational speech at TEDxUIUC

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing writer • Apr 26, 2017
The College of Law is located on Peabody Drive and Sixth St. The clinic will focus on providing legal aid to veterans in the C-U area.

Law school strives to improve national ranking

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing writer • Apr 19, 2017
Jewish community pushes for a more kosher campus

Jewish community pushes for a more kosher campus

By Rebecca Wood, Contributing writer • Apr 5, 2017