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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

Ryan Chow, Senior Photographer

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Jarod Fox, a senior in LAS, plays on the clavier in celebration of Spooky Chimes for Halloween in Altgeld Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

[Photo] Been there, done that: Complete your Illini bucket list

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • May 7, 2020
Career Center employee and student, Shoptorshi Rahman, walks through a sample resume with Alexis Young on January 24. Academic advisors are available to assist with student problems.

[Photo] Be advised: college planning

By Ava Traverso, Special sections editor • January 27, 2020
Kristin McMurray (right), associate registrar for Facility Management and Scheduling, talks about how final exams are scheduled with Terry Free (left), class scheduler at the Office of the Registrar.

[Photo] University offers solutions for students with conflicting final exams

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019
Zain Bando, sophomore in Media, sits in front of Brothers Bar & Grill on Green Street on Thursday. The bar has a stoop and staircase that prevents Bando from entering.

[Photo] UI professor, students work on website that assesses restaurant accessibility

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • November 11, 2019
Construction on the corner of Wright and Chalmers Streets on Sept. 20. Columnist Tommy encourages readers and students to think of the University nostalgically amidst the constant changes.

[Photo] Opinion | University will always be home to dramatic change

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • October 28, 2019
Daniel Marks, sophomore in Engineering, plays on the clavier in Altgeld Hall on Wednesday. The Altgeld Ringers, an RSO comprised of players who have been ringing the Senior Memorial Chimes in Altgeld Hall Tower since 1920, are preparing for Halloween by practicing “spooky” chimes.

[Photo] Altgeld Ringers practice Halloween songs for ‘spooky season’

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • October 21, 2019
Zoë Foote, Immigrant Services Coordinator at the University YMCA, discusses the S386 Big Tech Green Card Bill on Oct. 2. The main function of the S.386 bill is to remove the 7% country cap, allowing green card applicants to have their applications reviewed regardless of their country of origin.

[Photo] Tensions rise as green card bill goes through Senate

By Aliza Majid and Phillip Zelditch • October 10, 2019
Cedric Vargas is customizing a pair of sneakers that will be available for rental by his company, Teneez, Monday.

[Photo] Sneakerheads for the sole: Students start shoe-rental business

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • October 8, 2019
The Solar Power Panel Farm near First Street and Windsor Road has been in operation since December 2015. The University has recently agreed to a contract on creating a new solar farm.

[Photo] UI signs $20 million contract to build second solar farm

By Luis Velazquez, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019
Keenan Dailey, sophomore in FAA, talks about his experience as an actor for a virtual reality film, “The Drive”. The film demonstrates the controversial relationship between the police and people of color.

[Photo] Virtual reality film portrays police, minority relations

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • September 19, 2019
The University’s first Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Garrick sits in his office. On Sept. 1, a noose was found in an elevator at Allen Residence Hall, and Garrick said he aims to prevent incidents like this from occurring.

[Photo] UI chief diversity officer reacts to noose incident, reflects on diversity

By Eunice Alpasan, Staff Writer • September 9, 2019
A student unlocks his bike next to Wright Street on Oct. 26. Columnist Andrew argues the existing dichotomy in the fat shaming debate is a fallacy and proposes a third cause: American culture. Bicycling is a great way to offset the sedentary lifestyle.

[Photo] Opinion | False dichotomy sits at center of fat shaming debate

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Columnist • August 26, 2019
The University admissions staff has taken notice of wealthy families from five counties around Illinois having their children gain financial independence upon entering college to obtain greater need-based awards to attend the University at a lower cost. ProPublica Illinois reported many of these schemes may be taking place around the country.

[Photo] Admissions firewall aims to provide transparency

By Julie Kang, Assistant News Editor • April 25, 2019
Construction workers build the foundation of the site for a future Target on the corner of Green and Sixth streets in Champaign. Roads will periodically be closed while construction continues.

[Photo] CU gears up for Target, Costco openings

By Kimberly Belser, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Jasmiat Oyolola (left), senior in ACES, undoes sewn stitches for a garment. Lindsay Lathrop (right), freshman in FAA, works alongside her for the RE-FASHIONED fashion show for ARTS 299: Special Topics in Art.

[Photo] Class shows complexity of fashion

By Anna Pevey, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Along with tobacco products and alcohol, Evergreen Tobacco on Green Street advertises JUUL products as well. In a recent survey, 32% of college students reported owning some form of an e-cigarette.

[Photo] State raises tobacco age to 21

By Rohan Ramani, Contributing Writer • April 11, 2019
Nisi Sturgis, a new assistant professor in FAA, is a nominee for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Nisi’s professional acting experience has led her to direct an all-female cast play at the Krannert Center.

[Photo] Nisi Sturgis revamps theater department

By Zulema Herrera, Contributing Writer • April 4, 2019
Students pose with a cutout of Lil Yachty as he was just announced as the performing artist for 2019's Spring Jam in the Courtyard Cafe on Thursday.

[Photo] Lil Yachty to perform at Spring Jam 2019

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 28, 2019
Matt Hoffman, a graduate student in Business, discusses the differences between being an undergraduate student and being a graduate student at the Business Instructional Facility on Monday. Graduate students observe changes following their transition from an undergraduate education in balancing their responsibilities.

[Photo] Graduate school complicates social life

March 14, 2019
Alex Duvall works as a receptionist at the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services on Wright Street, where students in the Division of General Studies seek advising. DGS offers a tool to help students narrow down different majors.

[Photo] DGS offers new pathway tool

By Sara Pietrzak, Contributing writer • March 7, 2019
Jaclyn DiGregorio speaking to the members of Panhellenic Council about achieving success through failures at PHC's first Pride Event of the year on Wednesday.

[Photo] Jaclyn DiGregorio speaks on campus: ‘You are the author of your own story’

By Courtney Stone, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
Participants across various apartments spend time on balconies celebrating Unofficial on Friday. Students are cautioned ahead of time not to overload balconies due to the risk of collapse caused by excessive weight.

[Photo] Students celebrate 23rd annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day

By The Daily Illini Photo Staff • March 3, 2019
A car entering into the HERE. Apartment's parking garage on Feb. 21.

[Photo] HERE apartment parking garage poses difficulties for residents

By The Daily Illini staff report • March 1, 2019
Uma Krishnan, a junior studying Computer Science + math, spins around a hula hoop in the second part of Eweek’s Dizzy Bone relay race.

[Photo] Students gear up for Engineering Week

February 21, 2019
Brian Bokody, 37, gambles his luck at the Legends Bar game center.

[Photo] University group analyzes sports betting legalization

By The Daily Illini staff report • February 19, 2019
The Main Library's main stacks has ten levels of books and resources available to students.

[Photo] Be more curious about the Main Library

By Samuel Kottoor, Columnist • February 15, 2019
Dr. Robert Brunner poses in front of the globe in Wohlers Hall on Thursday. He is the Gies College of Business’ new associate dean for innovation and chief disruption officer.

[Photo] Faculty reviews sexual misconduct policy

By Benedicte Yenyi Mulumba, Staff Writer • February 7, 2019
Shoptorshi Rahman (left) and Alexis Young (right) walk through a sample resume at the Career Center on Thursday.

[Photo] Strengthen your resume with these tricks

By Natalie Stanowski, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
The International Studies building contains many centers for international study including the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and the Center for African Studies.

[Photo] New fellowship to support study of critical languages

By The Daily Illini Staff report • January 18, 2019
Clothing retail store Urban Outfitters closed its doors after more than 10 years on Green Street. It now joins the list of closed businesses including Firehaus, Clybourne, Campus Florist and Woori Jib.

[Photo] Urban Outfitters closes for good

By Jose Zepeda, Assistant Daytime News Editor • January 16, 2019
Paula Chmiel prepares an order with chips at Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant on Nov. 28.

[Photo] Red Herring chef shows how life is unpredictable

By Min Cheong Kim, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018
Student cyclists lock and unlock their bicycles outside the English Building. Bike thefts have decreased since last year since the UIPD introduced anti-theft bikes on campus.

[Photo] Bridge project lacks funding

By Emily Dao, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2018
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[Photo] Bevier Cafe gives students hands-on experience

By Sarah O'Beirne, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018
Oodles is a made-to-order pasta station located at the Busey-Evans Residence Hall, available on Fridays from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

[Photo] Finding food diversity in dorms

By Zack Fishman, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
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[Photo] Proposed change may cut abortion services

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor • September 13, 2018
Different majors, same struggles

Different majors, same struggles

By Ryan Chow, Columnist • April 26, 2018
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