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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
Rehearsal of CU Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Krannert Center on Nov. 29, 2017. Performers often play multiple parts within the show, from scene to scene and year to year.

CU Ballet presents magical production of The Nutcracker

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • December 3, 2018
Campus Charitable Fund Drive promotes spirit of giving

Campus Charitable Fund Drive promotes spirit of giving

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • October 17, 2018
Chambanamoms.com was created in 2009 by Laura Weisskopf Bleill and is aimed at providing different resources for families in the C-U area. The website calls attention to different activities happening throughout the towns in addition to providing a way for different families to connect with each other and organize play dates.

Digital magazine connects families across CU

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • October 4, 2018

Urbana Public Arts Program celebrates 10th anniversary with Art Expo

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • September 16, 2018
Potential new members head into Foellinger Auditorium to meet with their recruitment counselors before receiving their official sorority bids.

Here to help: Gamma Chis and sorority recruitment

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • August 28, 2018
Jeni McLaughlin, assistant manager of CoreLife Eatery, puts together a Mediterranean green bowl, a customer favorite at CoreLife. Its menu provides students with healthy alternatives that are free of GMOs, trans fats, artificial colors, sweeteners, antibiotics, hormones and other artificial additives.

CoreLife Eatery promotes healthy lifestyle to Champaign customers

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • April 26, 2018
Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • April 12, 2018
Hasan Minhaj (left) answers questions from the Q&A session during his performance at the Illini Union (left). Minhaj answers students’ questions at a private meet and greet after the performance (top). Students line up at the Illini Union, awaiting Hasan Minhaj’s performance (bottom). The comedian, aside from doing standup, has been in several films.

Hasan Minhaj, comedy king, performs at Illini Union

By Sam Schrage, Staff Writer • April 5, 2018
Sampson with his owner at Beckman Institute Marine Lab. Sampson, a trained service dog who works with Joey Ramp, was nominated for the American Humane Hero Dog Award and brings awareness to the impact service dogs have.

Sampson the service dog inspires support for research at University

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • March 26, 2018
Crisis Nursery, CASA gives safe environment for children in need

Crisis Nursery, CASA gives safe environment for children in need

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • February 14, 2018
(Left) Scott and Kathy Christensen at the Delta Chi winter formal in 1980. (Right) Shawn and Kate Mayernick in the Fall of 1999 at an Illini football game.

Illinois alums tell their love stories years after graduating together

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • February 13, 2018
Students collaborate as part of the Hack4Impact chapter at the University. The organization helps connect students with nonprofits through technology

Students utilize technology for social good through Hack4Impact

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • January 30, 2018
Illinois Film and Video recreates a professional set for a photo.

Illini Film and Video gives students real experience in film industry

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • December 4, 2017
Cupcake 5K to raise awareness for Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Center

Cupcake 5K to raise awareness for Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Center

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • October 31, 2017
Horticulture club leads century-old legacy

Horticulture club leads century-old legacy

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • October 18, 2017
Alumna, Lindsay McFarlane, starts business to empower women

Alumna, Lindsay McFarlane, starts business to empower women

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • October 10, 2017
Eric Bigger, from Season 13 of the "The Bachelorette," attended a Hospice Hearts Fundraiser at Venue 51 on Friday, Oct. 6.

Bachelorette contestant, Eric Bigger, fundraises at 51 Main

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • October 9, 2017
goPuff focuses on efficiency and accuracy of delivery as well as its relationship with its customers.

goPuff delivers new heights of convenience and customer service

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • September 10, 2017
Portrait of Raneem Shamseldin, the Student Body President. Shamseldin hopes to make the campus more diverse and inclusive.

Student body president shares plans to improve Illinois experience

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Brands Give Back spreads environmental awareness through fashion show

Brands Give Back spreads environmental awareness through fashion show

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • April 30, 2017
Throughout the month of April, the University of Illinois' Women's Resources Center displays an exhibition of photographs by undergraduate student Bridget Hayes. Through her work, Hayes says she hopes to shine a light on the issues of sexual assault and the strength of its survivors.

Project Candle illuminates sexual assault survivor stories

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • April 11, 2017
Beyonce's "Lemonade" album is being transformed into a dining experience for a student's senior capstone project.

Beyonce’s “Lemonade” transformed from album to dining experience

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • March 9, 2017
Portrait of Matt and Nicole Jones.

Eternal kiss transforms into eternal bliss

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • February 14, 2017
Dance students rehearse for February Dance, which has integrated technological advancements so the audience can interact with dancers. The show will be performed Thursday through Saturday at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Krannert Center’s ‘February Dance’ blends technology and environment

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • February 2, 2017
Jacob Singleton

Facebook partners with the University on research

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • January 17, 2017
Students and community members celebrate Thanksgiving at the annual Thanksgiving potluck at the University YMCA in Champaign on November 19, 2015.

YMCA connects community through Thanksgiving potluck

By Sam Schrage, Staff writer • November 14, 2016
The Chicks Plate meal includes three tenders and each entree includes Texas toast, fries, and a medium drink and can be found at Slim Chickens off of Neil Street.

Slim Chickens opens another location in Central Illinois

By Sam Schrage, Contributing writer • October 30, 2016
Corn in corn field on Saturday in Rantoul,IL, Oct 15,2016.

October Lovers prospers from seasonal cheer

By Sam Schrage, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2016
A latte at Caffe Paradiso on Lincoln Avenue and Nevada Street on Saturday, October 1st.

Community connects through coffee

By Sam Schrage, Contributing writer • October 5, 2016
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