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

Ryan Chow, Senior Photographer

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
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
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
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
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
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
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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