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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

Sam Gregerman

Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter

Hi! My name is Sam, and I’m a junior majoring in English and Creative Writing. I was hired as a features writer in Fall 2023 after transferring to Illinois, and I began writing for buzz at the beginning of Spring 2024. I’m very excited to step into the role of Senior Feature Reporter and continue my contributions to The Daily Illini! If I’m not in the office, I’m probably next door at the Pi Phi house where I live, reading or watching reality TV. If you have any Champaign-Urbana events or topics you’d like covered, please send me an email using the button below! It is my goal to amplify community voices to the best of my ability.

An employee at Curtis Apple Orchard organizes freshly bottled apple cider onto a pallet, ensuring the products are ready for distribution.

Falling for Curtis: Story behind beloved orchard

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter November 6, 2024
The Other Guys perform during Acatoberfest at Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Annual Acatoberfest unites UI a cappella

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter October 28, 2024
Seeking Polaris and Vorborg battling Kyza and Kulkarnikilla at Red Bull Turn It Up on Oct. 5 at Canopy Club.

Student DJ Seeking Polaris takes over CU music scene

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter October 11, 2024
CU community members and students enter the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and light candles in tradition after being greeted by Rabi Dovid on Wednesday evening.

High Holidays bring Jewish community together for new year

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter October 3, 2024
UI professors analyze Kamala Harris’ campaign trail

UI professors analyze Kamala Harris’ campaign trail

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter September 18, 2024
Attendees of Pride Fest browse at the corner of Main and Race in downtown Urbana.

CU Pride Fest offers week of celebratory events

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter September 12, 2024
UI System study urges reduced air pollution levels

UI System study urges reduced air pollution levels

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter August 31, 2024
Potential members cross the Main Quad during First Invite during the 2023 fall semester.

A good girl’s guide to formal recruitment

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter August 28, 2024
Thriving or just surviving?: How to navigate syllabus week

Thriving or just surviving?: How to navigate syllabus week

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter August 14, 2024
The Champaign Freedom Celebration parade on July 4, 2023.

The Fourth of July: A history of Independence Day

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter July 4, 2024
Performers of the Mark Morris Dance Group cover the stage in blue with their apparel. The dance group performed at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts stage on Friday night.

Mark Morris Dance Group shines on KCPA stage

By Sam Gregerman, Staff Writer February 12, 2024
Country star Toby Keith dies at 62

Country star Toby Keith dies at 62

By Sam Gregerman, Staff Writer February 6, 2024
Anthem Bar in Champaign on Neil Street is peacefully illuminated from the light outside during a cold day on Sunday.

Anthem creates space for queer CU nightlife

By Sam Gregerman, Contributing writer January 18, 2024
The sun shines on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions building located at 901 W. Illinois St, Urbana on Monday afternoon shortly after the fountain turns on.

Transfer students enhance UI’s spirit

By Sam Gregerman, Contributing Writer October 9, 2023
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