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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
Students stand outside Foellinger Auditorium in the rain, waiting for former President Barack Obama to come out after his speech on Friday.

[Photo] Obama’s visit brightens students’ rainy day

By Gillian Dunlop, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 10, 2018
The Career Center launched the Career Readiness Campaign, which aims to help students better

[Photo] UI helps students make the most of work experiences

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • September 4, 2018
GEO occupied the hallway outside University President Timothy Killeen's office in Henry Administration Building on Wednesday.

[Photo] GEO protesters occupy second building as bargaining session continues

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News Editor • March 7, 2018
GEO occupied the hallway outside University President Timothy Killeen's office in Henry Administration Building on Wednesday.

[Photo] GEO protesters occupy President Killeen’s office, intend to stay until contract is reached

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 7, 2018
A student meets with James Castree, graduate assistant for career planning and campus outreach for the Career Center. The Career Center has several advisers that can offer guidance to find internship, review resume and cover letters.

[Photo] International students face hardships in job hunts

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • March 8, 2018
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[Photo] An overview of the GEO strike

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 5, 2018
A police officer issues tickets hear Fifth Street in the morning of Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. Students have privacy rights they can enforce this Unofficial.

[Photo] Police say Unofficial is much less wild than years ago

By Emma Palatnik, Assistant features editor • March 1, 2018
Brewlab offers specialty coffees, which are coffees that have a distinct taste depending on where the coffee beans comes from. Brewlab, located at 630 S. Fifth St., is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekend.

[Photo] The best (secret) study spots on campus

February 19, 2018
sabrina yan The Daily Illini A police officer issues tickets to three people on Fifth Street in the morning on Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day, March 3, 2017. The mayors of Champaign and Urbana are placing further restrictions on the holiday this year.

[Photo] Urbana issues emergency order concerning Unofficial

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 9, 2018
The outside of McKinley Health Center located at 1109 S. Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 4, 2017.

[Photo] McKinley offers flu shots in worst flu season since 2009

By Anisha Kasem, Contributing writer • February 8, 2018
Portrait of Christopher Napolitano, an assistant professor in Educational Psychology who does research on goals, self regulation, motivation and willpower.

[Photo] Illinois wrestling dominates Maryland to win tenth-straight at home

By Jared Farmer, Staff writer • January 30, 2018
A student meets with James Castree, graduate assistant for career planning and campus outreach for the Career Center. The Career Center has several advisers that can offer guidance to picking a major or applying to graduate school.

[Photo] Then and now: the evolution of dream jobs

By Arden Youn, Staff Writer • January 28, 2018
The outside of University PoliceTraining Institute located at 1004 S. Fourth. St.

[Photo] Gun missing from Police Training Institute

By Samantha Boyle, Staff Writer • January 24, 2018
The outside of McKinley Health Center located at 1109 S. Lincoln Avenue on Dec. 4, 2017.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
The outside of McKinley Health Center in Urbana, IL. Many students on campus use McKinley as a resource for medical, health issues.

[Photo] Students cope with medical difficulties while on campus

By Chris Jenig, Staff writer • December 7, 2017
The Illini Railroad Club’s model train in the basement of Townsend Hall. The club will lose its space after spring 2018 due to of ISR’s upcoming renovation.

[Photo] Illini Railroad Club seeks new space

By Eric Rzeszutko, Staff Writer • November 30, 2017
Portrait of a new professor, Dr. Alessandro Rigolon, in Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism on Nov.6, 2017. Dr. Rigolon is teaching an online course RST 593 this semester and will teach RST120 in the Spring of 2018.

[Photo] Midway through semester, new professors adjust to University structure

By Arielle Kramer, Staff writer • November 8, 2017
Shlomo Schachter, OU-JLIC Rabbi at Illin Hillel, explaining the Eruv being created in the Champaign-Urbana area.

[Photo] ACES professors receive recognition for research, teaching

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 7, 2017
The art exhibition All in the Family was held at the Springer Cultural Center located at 301 N. Randolph St. on Oct. 16, 2017. The exhibition, features the art pieces were created by The Widholm Family. Three Generations of Artists will be open to the public until December.

[Photo] Springer Cultural Center hosts “All in the Family” art exhibit

By Sabrina Lee, Contributing writer • October 25, 2017
Tim Mies, director of the Illinois Energy Farm, provided University students and community friends a tour of the farm's fuel grasses and gave a demonstration of the new biomass boiler on Monday, Oct. 23. The boiler will use grasses grown on campus to heat the farm's research greenhouse during the winter.

[Photo] iSEE kicks off Campus Sustainability Week

October 24, 2017
Vedhus Hoskere, a second year PhD candidate in Civil Engineering, went to Mexico city after the earthquake. He helped with the building inspection and collected data for his research.

[Photo] Students on the Suburban Express ‘Page of Shame’ speak out

By Olivia Welshans, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
Independent coffee shop Brewlab opened up on Campus about two months ago on S. 5th Street in Champaign. The shop says it is aiming to ensure a quality product.

[Photo] Brewlab coffee stands out among campus coffee chains

By Annie Victor, Contributing writer • October 9, 2017
The Women's Resource Center located at 616 East Green Street.

[Photo] Looking at Iowa a bit like looking in the mirror for Illini

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • October 6, 2017
The Women's Resource Center located at 616 East Green Street. The Center is relocated this semester.

[Photo] Dancing mindfulness from home to University

October 4, 2017
The Azzip Pizza located at 505 East Green St. This location will be permanently closed as of Saturday.

[Photo] Azzip Pizza to close this Saturday

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 2, 2017
Students signing in for the ISEE Congress 2017 in Alice Campbell Alumni Center on Sep. 18th. The congress this year has a topic of Building Resilience to Climate Change.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
The Illinois Student Government held a meeting in the Pine Room of the Illini Union on Wednesday, Jan. 18th.

[Photo] ISG approves official response to DACA repeal

By Jessica Bursztynsky • September 15, 2017
The Illinois Student Government had its first meeting of the semester last night. Among the discussions was a recommendation to support the use of medical marijuana in University Housing.

[Photo] Student government creates more outreach, reflects on semester

By Gillian Dunlop, Assistant News Editor • May 8, 2017
Heading to college for the first time can be stressful. Make sure to carve some time for yourself during busy school days.

[Photo] Top seven places to take graduation pictures

By Nora Halleran, Special Sections Writer • May 1, 2017
Champaign-Urbana community members march in downtown Champaign near the Orpheum Children’s Museum as part of the March for Science. During Saturday’s event, protestors campaigned for the U.S. Government to keep funding science programs and discouraged budget cuts.

Champaign takes on March for Science

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • April 23, 2017
The inside of Mid-Summer Lounge restaurant, located on the Green Street, Apr.12.

[Photo] Mid-Summer Lounge helps bring authentic Chinese food to Champaign

April 18, 2017
The UIUC Habitat for Humanity chapter and volunteers work on the blitz build of 506 Columbia on April 12, 2017.

Habitat for Humanity of Champaign to build 100th house

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • April 13, 2017
A discussion on "The State of Reproductive Justice" as one of the Hot Topics Dialogues presented by YWCA of the University and the Women's Resources Center, took place at the current location of the Resource Center on Apr.10th.

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

By James Boyd, Staff writer • April 12, 2017
Dr. Bennet Omalu, sports medicine researcher, speaks about his struggle with depression and alcoholism, emigrating from Nigeria and embracing his individuality at the Illini Union on Wednesday. The event, An Evening with Dr. Bennet Omalu, was hosted by the Illini Union Board and Phi Delta Epsilon. Omalu studies head trauma among athletes, which made a large impact in the field of sports medicine. His research inspired the 2015 film "Concussion," which starred Will Smith.

Dr. Bennet Omalu speaks on his life findings

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • April 7, 2017
Ooh Wee Sweet Tea, located on the second floor of Mia Za's, is run entirely by Leeandre Mahomes, freshman in LAS.

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

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • April 5, 2017
A photo of Foellinger Auditorium in the snow on Dec. 4. University’s Winter Session will be effective in the 2017-2018 academic year.

University makes winter session an official academic term

By Luke Cooper and Sabrina Yan • April 5, 2017
Phi Mu will lease Alpha Rho Chi's chapter house starting on June 1st and members will move in in August.

[Photo] Phi Mu to move into Alpha Rho Chi house

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

Students find University sick leave letter policy confusing

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • March 28, 2017
Engineering students explain their project to visiting guests during Engineering Open House at the University on Friday.

Engineering Open House focused on Illuminating New Horizons

By Sabrina Yan, Karen Liu and Leon Li • March 12, 2017
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Watch out for these signs, symptoms of alcohol poisoning

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • March 2, 2017
The Illinois Student Government held a meeting in the Pine Room of the Illini Union on Wednesday, Jan. 18th.

[Photo] Student government proposes culturally inclusive town hall meetings

By Gillian Dunlop, Staff Writer • February 23, 2017
Students studying in the Illini Union Starbucks on Monday night, February 6.

University-owned Starbucks don’t accept membership rewards

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • February 8, 2017
The Illinois Student Government held a meeting in the Pine Room of the Illini Union on Wednesday, Jan. 18th.

[Photo] New majors, minors proposed at Academic Senate

February 7, 2017
Many students gather on the Quad as a way for organizations to reach out to other students. On Thursday, Feb. 2nd, the Illini Hillel encouraged student solidarity through letter writing.

Illini Hillel host Quad event to encourage student solidarity

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2017
The Alice Campbell Alumni Center is being turned into a museum and welcome center in Fall 2017. The building is located at 601 S Lincoln Ave in Urbana.

University Alumni Association welcome center reopening delayed to Spring 2018

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • January 31, 2017
Erfan Mohammadi, a chemical engineering PhD candidate, expresses his frustration at an executive order banning travel from seven countries, including his native country of Iran.

[Photo] UI students future uncertain after travel ban

By Angelica LaVito, Staff Writer • January 29, 2017
The University YMCA holds lectures every Friday featuring a speaker. Jennifer Walling, the executive director of IL Environmental Council, gave a talk about the Politics of Climate Change on September 16, 2016.

Semester-long community forum to focus on the State of the State

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • January 24, 2017
Sam LeRoy, the first speaker of the senate for the new Illinois Student Government, gave a speech on Jan. 18. LeRoy retained his position in student government after an uncontested race.

[Photo] Student government elects first Speaker of the Senate

By Gillian Dunlop, Staff Writer • January 23, 2017
The newly created Illinois Student Government held its first meeting Wednesday at the Illini Union. During the meeting, the senators went through the entire constitution page-by-page and adopted each by-law.

[Photo] Student government nominates treasurers, elects committee chairs

January 25, 2017

The Daily Illini’s finals survival guide

By Sabrina Yan and Vivienne Henning • December 11, 2016
Office of Volunteer Programs conducts Holiday Toy Drive 2016

Office of Volunteer Programs conducts Holiday Toy Drive 2016

By Karen Liu and Sabrina Yan • December 6, 2016
Champaign-Urbana's first snowfall came down on Sunday.

University Dial-A-Carol to host its 56th annual event

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • December 5, 2016
Kalina Borkiewicz, an engineer at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, having conversation with students during the TEDxUIUC Salon: Women in STEM on Monday night, Dec.1st.

[Photo] TedxUIUC showcases growth of women in STEM related fields

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • December 5, 2016
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for December 1

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2016
The Women's Resource Center neighbor's Coco Mero on Wright St. in Champaign, IL. August 22, 2016.

Women’s Resource Center to host World AIDS Day

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

Police blotter for Nov. 17, 2016

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • November 17, 2016
The view outside the Altgeld Hall, where the Mathematics Department is located, on November 6.

[Photo] Bb Student app replaces Mobile Learn for Compass 2g

By Madeleine Hubbard, Staff Writer • November 16, 2016
The new Campus Safety app allows students to access resources, safety alerts, and tips.

Crime Stoppers introducing new free mobile app for tipsters

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Reporter • November 15, 2016
The Ice Cubes performs their group routine at the annual Fall Skating Exhibition at the Ice Arena on Saturday.

IllinoiSkating hosts eighth annual Fall Exhibition

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
Adam Hecktman of Microsoft delivers a presentation on innovations in civic technology as the morning keynote speaker.

Research Park Big Data Summit highlights popular science

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016
Students read the pieces from the poem wall at the Yikes!!!: A Showcase on Survival at the Independent Media Center in Urbana on Friday, November 11.

[Photo] "YIKES!!!" art collection showcases survival

November 14, 2016
Morgan Johnston, the Associate Director of Facilities & Services, Director of Sustainability, welcoming participants at the front desk during Sustainability Celebration.

[Photo] Associate Director for Campus Sustainability resigns amidst budget issues

November 2, 2016
Diwali observer celebrates the Hindu festival of lights.

Students celebrate Diwali on the Quad

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • October 30, 2016
Interim Dean of the College of Media, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, speaks with students about their thoughts concerning the future of the college.

Students express concern over College of Media future

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • October 26, 2016
Bicycles are locked up outside Hopkins Hall on October 19th, 2016, which marks the biannual Campus Bicycle Census where volunteers count all of the bicycles on campus.

University conducts bicycle census

By Sabrina Yan, Staff Writer • October 19, 2016
An election judge hands a ballot to a voter at the Salvation Army in Champaign, on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

CUMTD Providing Free Rides to Polling Places on Election Day

By Michael Semeca and Sabrina Yan • October 18, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency chooses University professor for Agricultural Science Comittee

Environmental Protection Agency chooses University professor for Agricultural Science Comittee

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2016
A bust of Lincoln proudly adorns the entrance into Lincoln Hall on the Main Quad.

LAS offers new global markets minor this fall

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2016
Amanda Radek and Richard Hungerford, members of Wings of Wonder Aviation Rescue, look at one the parrots at the Vet Med Open House at the Vet Med Building on October 4, 2015.

College of Veterinary Medicine holds annual Open House

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2016
Police blotter for Sept. 29, 2016

Police blotter for Sept. 29, 2016

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2016
Immigration, migration, refugees and the 2016 election

Immigration, migration, refugees and the 2016 election

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2016
Police Blotter for September 21, 2016

Police Blotter for September 21, 2016

By Sabrina Yan, News Reporter • September 21, 2016
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