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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
Shivali Shukla

Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor

Hi everyone! I’m Shivali and I’m a junior majoring in interdisciplinary health sciences. I started at the Daily Illini in Fall 2017 and returned last semester to join Special Sections, which I have loved every minute of! In my free time, I enjoy painting, hiking, creative writing, binge-watching my favorite TV shows, and spending time with my friends and family. In the future, I hope to take what I’ve learned throughout my time at the Daily Illini and apply it to the healthcare field. I’m so excited to continue my involvement at the Daily Illini and can’t wait to contribute even more to Special Sections!

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Personal protective equipment materials lay on a table at the ARC COVID-19 testing site on Feb. 1. A loss of sense of smell can be an indicator of COVID-19 infection.

Chemosensory losses could indicate COVID-19 infection

By Shivali Shukla, Special Sections Editor • March 8, 2021
A child focuses on virtual lessons at the YMCA in Red Bank, New Jersey on Feb. 17. Studies have indicated a correlation between fitness and cognitive function in children.

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to improved cognitive function in children

By Shivali Shukla, Special Sections Editor • March 8, 2021
Consider life without roommates

Consider life without roommates

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 15, 2021
Add routine to your lifestyle

Add routine to your lifestyle

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 15, 2021
Career Center employee Shoptorshi Rahman, walks through a sample resume with student Alexis Young on Jan. 24, 2019. Choosing a path that you slightly fear is often a wise decision.

Choose a career that scares you

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 1, 2021
Patrons of Brew Lab have a conversation over coffee on Feb. 18. Analyzing aspects of your personality can be an aid in choosing a career that’s right for you.

Let your personality be your career adviser

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 1, 2021
James Stewart, Sheldon Leonard, and Henry Travers star in "It's a Wonderful Life." The film was released in 1946.

Reminisce with these holiday movies

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 3, 2020
People wait to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2019 in New York City.

Be selfish, reflect this New Year

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 3, 2020
Deciding who to support in the 2020 election

Deciding who to support in the 2020 election

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 29, 2020
So what is the Electoral College?

So what is the Electoral College?

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 29, 2020
Save money with these expense-tracking tools

Save money with these expense-tracking tools

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 5, 2020
Targeted gene therapy slows ALS progression in mice

Targeted gene therapy slows ALS progression in mice

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • September 8, 2020
Illinois becomes integral in future of artificial intelligence

Illinois becomes integral in future of artificial intelligence

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • September 8, 2020
A representative for the Medlife RSO speaks with a prospective member during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2018.

Find your perfect pre-health RSO

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • August 19, 2020
Law students study in the Albert E. Jenner Jr. Memorial Law Library on Oct. 9, 2018.

Study in comfort of your own room

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • August 17, 2020
Adrian Martinez, a freshman in DGS, waits to meet with his advisor on March 5, 2019 in the Campus Center for Advising & Academic Services on Wright St.

Don’t be ashamed of being in DGS

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • August 5, 2020
Frontier and JetBlue planes sit parked at Orlando International Airport in June.

International travel back to campus: Be smart, be safe

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • July 31, 2020
To the class of 2020: We're all in this together

To the class of 2020: We’re all in this together

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • May 7, 2020
Jarod Fox, a senior in LAS, plays on the clavier in celebration of Spooky Chimes for Halloween in Altgeld Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

Been there, done that: Complete your Illini bucket list

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • May 7, 2020
Junior Vishrut Khaitan sits at a desk with the materials he needs to do school work.

International student navigates finals week

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • May 7, 2020
Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, launches the We Are Not Playing initiative at Soldier Field on April 6, 2020. In recent days, Lightfoot has addressed that Covid-19 deaths are disproportionately African American.

COVID-19 highlights nationwide health disparities

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • April 9, 2020
Shanghai's skyline glows brightly in the night on Nov. 20, 2017. Some international students like Henry Pang have been unable to return to their home countries during the coronavirus pandemic.

Students adapt to global pandemic

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • April 9, 2020
I got 99 roommate problems, here's three of them

I got 99 roommate problems, here’s three of them

By Shivali Shukla, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
When it comes to career paths, choose yes

When it comes to career paths, choose yes

By Shivali Shukla, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Stay relaxed during a busy winter break

Stay relaxed during a busy winter break

By Shivali Shukla, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
Shivali Shukla is being held by her father at a young age. While Shukla’s father might not enjoy participating in Dads Weekend festivities, she shows that there is more than one way to enjoy the weekend with your father.

Celebrate with your anti-Dads Weekend dad

By Shivali Shukla, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019
A sign advertises open leases at 75 Armory in Champaign. Choose an apartment that satisfies your needs and desires to minimize the risk of breaking a lease.

Break it, buy it: Know this before breaking a lease

By Shivali Shukla, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2019
Customers enjoy Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana on April 30. The restaurant has locations in both Champaign and Urbana.

Homecoming chaos calls for restaurant relaxation

By Shivali Shukla, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2019
The Alpha Epsilon Pi house located on 110 East Chalmers Street in Champaign.

Fraternity chapters provide GPA, career resources

By Shivali Shukla, Contributing writer • October 19, 2017
Graduate Employees' Organization rally after their contract with Illinois administration expired on Aug. 16 outside the Illini Union.

Graduate Employees’ Organization takes action for better contracts

By Shivali Shukla, Contributing writer • October 10, 2017
Christensen plans to retire at the end of December.

UIPD Jeff Christensen hosts Reddit Q&A

By Shivali Shukla, News Reporter • September 27, 2017
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