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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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Royal Shrestha

Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor

Hello everyone, my name is Royal Shrestha! I am a current junior in Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors. I've been with the DI since sophomore year and have been able to get a lot of interesting aspects from the local CU community and the University! Being with the DI and working with everyone has been a great experience thus far, can't wait to see what the future holds.

COVID-19 testing site with spaced out zones for people to take the PCR test at the ARC from Feb. 1, 2021. With the recent rise in cases, the University plans to revisit more COVID-19 precautions.

UI revisits COVID-19 policies due to recent rise in cases

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor September 9, 2022
A student bikes to Quad Day on Aug 22. Bike to Work Day encourages biking to places instead of driving to them.

Bike at Illinois organizes Bike to Work Day

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer September 13, 2021
The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday is pictured above.

Krannert cancels in-person spring events

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer December 9, 2020
Senior Cindy Alcala grabs a food item from the ARC Food Assistance and Well-Being Program on Oct. 10. Pantries like the one at the ARC provide food for students and community members facing food insecurity.

Campus pantries serve students with food insecurity

By Royal Shrestha, Contributing Writer October 19, 2020
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