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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

Lippold Haken reinvents keyboard with Continuum Fingerboard 

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
The Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County can be found on the first floor of the University YMCA. It is the only LGBTQ+ support and research center located in east Illinois.

Uniting Pride supports LGBTQ+ across eastern Illinois

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
Study finds quality nutrition builds bee resilience

Study finds quality nutrition builds bee resilience

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser, the Lead Pastor at Community United Church of Christ. Rev. Robberts-Mosser recently gave a talk on what the Bible says about the LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Reverend Robberts-Mosser makes safe religious space for LGBTQ+ community

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
UI students bring joy to nursing homes with Red Shoe Foundation

UI students bring joy to nursing homes with Red Shoe Foundation

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024
A student guide on how to prepare for career fairs

A student guide on how to prepare for career fairs

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Live coverage: Encampment continues to day 11, activity dwindles

Live coverage: Encampment continues to day 11, activity dwindles

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 8, 2024
Manalo’s Pizza & Empanadas is located at 1115 W. Oregon St. in Urbana and is loved by the local community for its top-notch pies.

Best of CU | Best Pizza: Manolo’s Pizza & Empanadas

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
Illinois Head Cheer Coach Stephanie Record.

Illinois cheer coach overcomes health challenges, finds support in community

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
Banner "The Eric Show" hangs at the Illini Union gallery during the opening reception on Mar. 6.

The Eric Show empowers young artists, honors local legacy

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • March 11, 2024
Nine candles burn slowly as they rest in a Menorah on Nov. 1.

Hanukkah seen as celebration of Jewish resilience

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • December 19, 2023
Assistant professor in Education Nidia Ruedas-Garcia at the College of Education on Dec. 7. Ruedas-Garcia and graduate student studying counseling psychology Amir Maghsoodi share insight on college belongingness.

Cultural capital influences studentsʼ sense of belonging

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • December 13, 2023
Indigenous scholar Charlie Amáyá Scott laughs while presenting at the College of Education on Nov. 30.

Native term ‘two-spirit’ breaks binary

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • December 7, 2023

UI researchers purify contaminated water with solar energy

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • November 27, 2023
The runway ended with the models striking a pose in front of Alma Mater.

Gallery | TFN brings fashion display to Green Street in promotion for CFE

By Jacoby Banks-Hull, Stephanie Orellana and Emma Pyatt • November 17, 2023
Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams speaks at the Beckman Institute Auditorium on Monday. Williams served as anchor on NBC Nightly News and The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.

Brian Williams shares decades of journalistic experience with UI students

By Stephanie Orellana, Contributing writer • October 24, 2023
Executive director of the Illini Hillel Erez Cohen presents during exhibition on Saturday.

Illini Hillel unveils 100 years of history at Champaign County History Museum

By Stephanie Orellana, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2023
Philippine Student Association (PSA) host a collaborative event with the Latino Student Association (LSA) to explore their intertwined cultures with sweet golden Pandesal bread rolls.

PSA, LSA host cultural crossover event

By Stephanie Orellana, Contributing writer • October 6, 2023
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