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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
A student fills out the W-4 tax form.

[Photo] Homeless shelters close for warmer months

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • April 12, 2018
Josh Whitman, director of athletics, introduces new Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood on Monday, Mar 20 2017.

[Photo] Slice Factory comes a long way to campus

By Haipei Wu, Staff writer • September 6, 2017
Women march in protest of the president Trump administration on Saturday, Jan 21 2017.

[Photo] Quick Commentary: A year in review

By Courtney Boyer and Isabella Winkler • May 8, 2017
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[Photo] Paralympian from Champaign turns disability into ability

By Elyssa Kaufman, Staff writer • May 3, 2017
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[Photo] Undocumented, but not unworthy

By James Boyd, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017
Tad Arndt, freshman in LAS, rests on the grand piano in Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall. Arndt writes his own music and uses his compositions as a force of social change.

[Photo] Piano man uses musical talent to bring people together

By Meral Aycicek, Staff writer • April 16, 2017
The new Slice Factory on the Green street.

[Photo] Slice Factory opening delayed by mechanical work

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime Editor • April 16, 2017
New Fighting Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood speaks at the Statefarm Center on Monday, Mar 20 2017.

[Photo] Illini add Antigua to staff, starting to look at Kansas recruit

By Matt Gertsmeier, Columnist • April 12, 2017
Portrait of Nicole Evans.

[Photo] Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • April 12, 2017
Josh Whitman introduces new men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood during a press conference March 20. Underwood now has his first recruit signed, Mark Smith.

[Photo] Can Mark Smith be the next to join the class of 2017?

By Matt Gertsmeier, Columnist • April 9, 2017
Sam Okrent, junior in Engineering, packages food during the fifth annual campus and community day of service on Saturday. Two thousand others came to Memorial Stadium to package meals for those in need.

[Photo] Community celebrates 150 years of University, donates 150,000 meals

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 9, 2017
The outside of the Undergraduate Library on April 3rd.

[Photo] Oooh Wee Sweet Tea business gives back to black community

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • April 5, 2017
Outside of the Institute of Genomic Biology. The institute is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

[Photo] Institute for Genomic Biology celebrates tenth anniversary

March 28, 2017
A student opens Coursera on her laptop.

[Photo] Partnership with Coursera advances University’s investment in online education

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • March 26, 2017
Students chat at the Latea Bubble Tea shop on Sunday, March 26. Some students prefer LaTea now that ChaTime is closed.

[Photo] Chatime’s sudden closing causes stress among students

By Olivia Bievenue, Staff writer • March 27, 2017
Outside of the YMCA of the University of Illinois. Three Spinners Inc., located inside of the YMCA, opened a community resource center in an effort to provide a more inclusive, welcoming environment.

[Photo] University YMCA selected for startup program

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News Editor • March 26, 2017
New Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood speaks at the State Farm Center on Monday, March 20, 2017.

[Photo] Get ready for wins and points in the Underwood era

March 20, 2017
Josh Whitman, director of athletics, introduces new Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood on Monday, Mar 20 2017. Javon Pickett requests release from his National Letter of Intent.

[Photo] Illini recruit Javon Pickett requests release

April 8, 2017
Brad Underwood stands before his speech at the State Farm Center on March 20. Monday afternoon, forward George Conditt officially announced that he will be attending Iowa State University over the University of Illinois.

[Photo] Four-star Illini basketball target commits to Michigan

October 4, 2017
Daisy Alonso’s family did not understand her choice to begin school at the University. She is the first in her family to go away for college.

[Photo] A family first: adversity doesn’t limit first-generation students

By Andrea Flores, Staff Writer • March 15, 2017
A student comes out from the Fred H. Turner Student Services Building on March 8, 2017. The Student Services building is where most students must go to deal with financial aid issues.

[Photo] University begins work with state, federal governments to close financial aid loopholes

August 1, 2019
Engineering students explain their project to visiting guests during Engineering Open House at the University on Friday.

[Photo] Engineering Open House focused on Illuminating New Horizons

By Sabrina Yan, Karen Liu and Leon Li • March 12, 2017
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[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017
A student fills out the W-4 tax form.

[Photo] Fast-approaching Tax Day causes stress among students

March 8, 2017
Students walk past the Illini Inn on Unofficial St. Patrick's Day.

[Photo] Little Unofficial activity at campus bars

By Daily Illini Staff Report, Staff Writer • March 3, 2017
The interior of Jimmy John's restaurant on Feb 28, 2017.

[Photo] Unofficial brings big business to local restaurants

By Angelica LaVito, Staff Writer • March 2, 2017
The Illini Tower has a designated smoking area outside the main building.

[Photo] University act doesn't ash out smoking

March 1, 2017
Students study in Illinois Street Residence Hall. Whether or not your random roommate experience is positive, living with someone you don't already know can help you meet new people.

[Photo] Weigh the pros and cons of random roommates

By Nora Halleran, Supplements writer • February 27, 2017
A skateboarder passes the Complex Fields near Florida and Lincoln avenues.

[Photo] Shirtless skaters shred CU streets

By Emma Palatnik, Staff writer • February 23, 2017
Guests wait for service at the service desk at the ARC on Sunday, Feb 19 2017.

[Photo] New ARC, New You: CRCE, ARC upgrade facilities to accommodate increase in visitors

February 22, 2017
Students rest in La Casa Cultural Latina on Monday, Mar 07 2016.

[Photo] ‘Latin Dance Night’ joins Krannert and La Casa

By Natasha Mosquera, Staff Writer • February 16, 2017
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[Photo] Illini of the Week Feb. 16: Nicole Evans

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • February 16, 2017
The new Slice Factory on the Green street.

[Photo] Slice Factory opening at least a month behind schedule

February 11, 2017
Portrait of Lizzie LeDuc

[Photo] Illini of the week Feb. 9: Lizzy LeDuc

February 9, 2017
Former location of Antonio's Pizza on Green St.

[Photo] Antonio’s employees serve up new details on closing

February 9, 2017
Illini of the Week Alex Diab practices on the rings. Diab grew up practicing in his father’s gym and now has a second family among his teammates.

[Photo] Illini of the Week Feb. 2: Alex Diab

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • February 2, 2017
Students chat with each other in Asian American Cultural Center, one of many cultural and resource centers offered by the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.

[Photo] I-Connect encourages inclusive campus

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • February 1, 2017
Students at the Illini Union write letters Monday to persuade former president Barack Obama to speak at the University’s May 2017 commencement ceremony.

[Photo] Students write letters in hopes of Obama commencement speech

February 1, 2017
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[Photo] Photo Gallery: Rally at Willard

By Daily Illini Photo Staff • January 29, 2017
Bradley Woodruff, a Career Center staff, welcomes and checks in students at the Career Center. The Career Center is useful source to find job opportunities for students.

[Photo] University’s career center provides professional necessities

By Holiday Tang, Staff writer • January 30, 2017
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[Photo] Illini of the Week Jan. 25: Isaiah Martinez

January 25, 2017
Tori and Brooke, both senior students at the School of Social Work, make poster to promote the Next Girl Campaign on Monday night, Jan 23 2017.

[Photo] ‘If the girl wins, everyone wins’: building a bridge from Uganda to Champaign

By Arielle Kramer, Staff writer • January 24, 2017
Women march in protest of the president Trump administration on Saturday, Jan 21 2017.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Women’s March on C-U

By Jessica Jutzi • January 22, 2017
Women march in protest of the president Trump administration on Saturday, Jan 21 2017.

[Photo] Thousands take to Women’s March on CU

By Joseph Longo, Assistant News Editor • January 21, 2017
Oberweis Dairy and That Burger Joint will open at the location of the previous Atlanta bread Company on South Neil Street. It's set to open in July.

[Photo] That Burger Joint to open in former location of Atlanta Bread Company

By Melissa Wagner, Staff Writer • January 23, 2017
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[Photo] More than a black engineer

November 16, 2016
Portrait of Richard Turner

[Photo] Man pronounced dead after being detained on Green St.

November 16, 2016
Students wait in line at Red Lion on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

[Photo] Cutting the line at bars gets mixed opinions from students

November 8, 2016
Student athletes study at the Irwin Academic Center on Sunday.

[Photo] Irwin Academic Center is a second home to student athletes

November 7, 2016
Students celebrate after the Cubs win Game 7 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, November 2 on Green Street at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.

[Photo] Photo Gallery from CU: Cubs win 2016 World Series against Cleveland Indians

By Tiffany Zhang • November 3, 2016
A student walks past the exterior of the Illini Inn, located on 4th St.

[Photo] Illini Inn nears the end of its traditions

By Olivia Bienvenue, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2016
Bradley Woodruff, a Career Center staff, welcomes and checks in students at the Career Center on Tuesday, Jan 27 2016.

[Photo] Career Center to host first fall career fair Wednesday

By Michael Semaca, Staff Writer • October 25, 2016
A student sleeps in the undergraduate students lounge of the Electrical and Computer Engineering building after two days on Sunday, Feb 21 2016.

[Photo] Students’ lack of sleep leads to test anxiety

By Natasha Mosquera, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2016
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[Photo] USDA investigates University over animal deaths

October 23, 2016
A student sleeps in the classroom of the Electrical and Computer Engineering building.

[Photo] Editorial: Midterms — a marathon, not a sprint

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 16, 2016
Participants of the Black Lives Matter rally regarding the shooting the Charlotte gather on the Main Quad to show support for shooting victims on Sept. 25.

[Photo] Alpha Kappa Alpha rallies against police brutality

September 27, 2016
Students build their own startup during the 54.io event held by Founders, an entreprenurial student organization on campus, at the Grainger library basement on Sunday, Sep 25 2016.

[Photo] University entrepreneur event encourages collaborative thought

By Emily Scott, Staff Writer • September 25, 2016
I-Help volunteers take group pictures on the Main Quad on Saturday.

[Photo] Campus announcements featuring a talk on late-Soviet pornography

By Daily Illini Staff Report • September 20, 2016
A sorority members is waiting to welcome new girls outside Foellinger Auditorium on Monday, Sep 12 2016.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Bid Day 2016

By Tiffany Zhang • September 12, 2016
Students check in at the Career Center on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Students working through college reap additional benefits

November 1, 2016
University of Illinois athlete Pedrya Seymour placed 6th in 100m hurdles at the Rio Olympics with a time of 12.76.

[Photo] Seymour continued her record-breaking run in Rio

August 28, 2016
CRCE pool is closed for construction on Monday Aug 22, 2016.

[Photo] CRCE pool closed indefinitely due to mechanical failure

August 24, 2016
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