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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

Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor

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People gather around outside on the Bardeen Quad for the Engineering Open House on Saturday. The open house celebrated its 100th anniversary featuring many exhibits showcasing the works of many RSOs and groups.

Engineering Open House returns strong for 100th anniversary

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
John Paul worked for WPGU during his time at Illini Media, and afterwards Paul has achieved many things such as getting his masters, becoming a lecturer and an Emmy nominee for co-producing "“True illini Spirit."

Emmy nominee John Paul inducted to the Hall of Fame

By Rohit Jammu • April 11, 2022
The Gruebele Group showcases the laser-assisted scanning tunneling microscopy at the Engineering Open House. The College of Engineering will be bringing back the open house on April 8 and 9.

Grainger holds Engineering Open House after two-year hiatus

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • March 24, 2022
RSO aims to integrate Blockchain into voting system

RSO aims to integrate Blockchain into voting system

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • March 9, 2022
Wordle craze spells fascination on campus

Wordle craze spells fascination on campus

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • February 20, 2022
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, located in Champaign on University avenue, create many unique drinks for different occasions.

Pour over Punxsutawney: Taproom celebrates ‘Grounds Hog’ Day with coffee-flavored beer

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • February 7, 2022
Top five highest-paid women deans

Top five highest-paid women deans

By Rohit Jammu and Jenni Kallenback • November 24, 2021
A girl plays badminton for fun on campus. The Illini Badminton Intercollegiate Sports Club celebrates its one year anniversary this year.

Illini Badminton Intercollegiate Sports Club thrives post pandemic

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 26, 2021
Foellinger Auditorium sits on the south side of the Main Quad the morning of June 26. New students should explore what Urbana-Champaign has to offer during their time on campus.

Explore CU during your time on campus

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editors • July 15, 2021
After having many open mic nights online, The Canopy Club is now back in-person. The Canopy Club is working on ways to continue using online broadcasting to make sure people from all over can show off their talents.

The Canopy Club concerts return after over a year

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • July 10, 2021
Prioritize health, do not sweat burnout

Prioritize health, do not sweat burnout

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • May 6, 2021
Students talk to each other on the forecourt of Foellinger Auditorium on April 3.

Take time to figure out what you want to do

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • April 25, 2021
Champaign-Urbana residents Luke Lee and Eddie Pratt Jr. pose for a photo at the #EndWhiteSilence street visibility event in downtown Champaign on Wednesday afternoon. The University’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice has organized two rallies thus far to demand racial justice for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

CU citizens protest Asian-targeted violence

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • April 12, 2021
Beachgoers enjoy a day on Arambol beach in Goa, India. Jared Lobo, junior in LAS, is from Goa and has not been home since December 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 forces international students to shift plans

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • February 8, 2021

Get started in brand photography with midwestern photographer

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • February 3, 2021
Creative Writing student wins short story writing contest

Creative Writing student wins short story writing contest

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • November 19, 2020
RACES representatives wait at a table at the C-U Pride Fest on Sept. 28, 2019. The organization has started receiving more calls since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

RACES volunteers and callers affected by pandemic

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • November 12, 2020
Illinois Engineering students speak with potential employers at the Engineering Career Fair at the ARC on Sept. 11, 2018. This year, the fair is online rather than in person.

Engineering students hindered by COVID-19

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • November 5, 2020
Members of Phoenix, an awareness-based clothing brand, model various outfits they’ve created. The project was started in Fall 2019 by two Illinois students.

Enactus launches sustainable student-run clothing brand

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • October 29, 2020
Various performers showcase their talents during the Chinese Cultural Exhibition on Saturday. The New American Welcome Center hosted the event online, where they streamed the performances live to viewers.

New American Welcome Center hosts Chinese Cultural Exhibition

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • September 21, 2020

Ikebana teaches students about making right choices

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • September 14, 2020
The Japan House gardens sit tranquilly on Oct. 28. Under normal circumstances, the Japan House hosts its Matsuri Festival here annually.

Japan House Virtual Festival, Ganbaru: Day of Giving aims to keep spirits high

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 31, 2020
Junior Bob Rogge harvests tomatoes at the Student Sustainable Farm on Monday afternoon.

Sustainable Student Farm adapts to COVID-19 challenges

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 25, 2020
Students learn about different RSOs and organizations to join during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2018.

Look out for engineering RSOs this semester

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 19, 2020

Liven up your personal space for this upcoming semester

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 17, 2020
HORT 105 students slice peppers to be fermented in order to make hot sauce in the Agricultural Engineering Science Building on Nov. 8, 2019.

Your engineering major doesn’t have to mean end of your other interests

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 5, 2020
Organizer Drake Materre, a graduating senior in the college of AHS, offers closing words at the Champaign County Courthouse during the Black Lives Matter protest on June 1.

Local organizations in CU area unite behind Black Lives Matter protests

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • July 1, 2020
Freshmen and orientation leaders gather outside of Foellinger Auditorium on Aug. 22, 2019. Current University students discuss what they hope to achieve by graduation while alumni reminisce on what they most enjoyed during their time on campus.

Orientation leader program for Fall 2020 remains uncertain

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • May 11, 2020
Lead singer of Beach Bunny, Lili Trafilio, smiles out at the audience while performing at the Canopy Club on Sept. 27, 2019.

Canopy Club open mic night moves online

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • April 16, 2020
The newly established RSO Triple H Plus's logo.

RSO builds safe community for STI affected students

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • April 1, 2020
Crowds overlook the commencement stage at Memorial Stadium. The University held a University-wide commencement ceremony on May 11, 2019.

Student petition to postpone commencement gains momentum

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • March 27, 2020
A plane boarding passengers at Willard Airport in Savoy on Feb. 4, 2019.

International students faced with uncertainty

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • March 18, 2020
University culture experienced by European Exchange students

University culture experienced by European Exchange students

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • February 19, 2020
Students gather in front of the Alma Mater for the Women's March on the Main Quad.

University students bring advocacy to campus

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • January 29, 2020

Bangkok Thai worker serves pad thai, good vibes

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Noah Lee, junior in AHS, presents his ID to an MTD bus driver on Feb. 23, 2018. Longtime MTD driver Earnestine “Sunshine” Crook has been driving buses on campus for over 10 years, and she is known both for driving the 12 Teal buses and for her bright smile and cheerful attitude when interacting with new passengers.

MTD driver aims to make students’ days brighter

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • December 2, 2019
Books sit on the shelves at the Literatures and Languages Library on Tuesday. The University currently holds the title of having the second-largest research library in terms of volume and is home to the second-largest book collection in America, with over 13 million books, manuscripts and papers.

UI holds title of second-largest research library

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019
Above left: People sit in front entrance to the Espresso Royale on Goodwin on Sept. 23. Above right: The Starbucks inside the Union experiencing a rush hour on Aug 27.

The Caffeine Showdown: Espresso Royale vs Starbucks

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • November 4, 2019
Professor Timothy Stetlzer sets up an iClicker question for his Physics 212 class in Loomis Laboratory on Tuesday.

iClicker has revolutionized classes

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • September 24, 2019
A performer spins a top on his hand in front of a crowd during Matsuri on September 9, 2018.

Japan House Matsuri celebrates Asian culture with students

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • September 10, 2019
Samantha Fish performs opening night on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during ELLNORA Guitar Festival.

ELLNORA Festival brings guitar enthusiasts together

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • August 27, 2019
The Krannert Center 50th Anniversary handouts given to attendants in honor of the Krannert Center's 50th season.

Krannert Center celebrates 50 years

By Rohit Jammu, Contributing Writer • April 16, 2019
iThe Other Guys perform "'Twas the Night Before Plots" at their Annual Holiday Concert at Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.

The Other Guys celebrate 50 years

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • March 25, 2019
Burritos made by the chefs at Maize Mexican Grill are placed on the counter inside the restaurant on Sunday.

Por qué no los dos: Maize talks location

By Rohit Jammu, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2019
Making waves: Annual hackathon aims to help beginners

Making waves: Annual hackathon aims to help beginners

By Rohit Jammu, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2019
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