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A student works on a computer at the PAR computer lab on April 28, 2020. Columnist Matthew Krauter argues that it's time that Zoom exits our lives to make way for in-person classes in the fall.

[Photo] Opinion | End Zoom’s tyranny toward education

May 7, 2021
Students study at the main stacks of the Main Library on April 30, 2019. There are many good places to study on campus.

[Photo] Best places to study for finals

May 6, 2021
Sophomore Jacob Wargo walks out of Boneyard Creek wearing cowboy boots on Nov. 16, 2019. Students can relieve stress during finals week by taking a walk outside.

[Photo] Walk off your stress during finals, go outside

May 6, 2021
Students walk outside the Illini Union on Aug. 21. Columnist Noah Nelson encourages Illini to power through finals week.

[Photo] Opinion | Power through this semester’s finals

May 5, 2021
The Universities Alma Mater statue sits at the corner of Wright and Green streets on April 3, 2020. Columnist Noah Nelson argues that Alma Mater holds historic value that is under-appreciated.

[Photo] Opinion | Alma Mater possesses undervalued history

May 1, 2021
Professor Mitch Fisher lectures to his ACCY 201: Accounting and Accountancy I class in Lincoln Hall Theater on Aug. 29, 2019. Students have experienced Zoom fatigue and are starting to fill their fall schedules with more in person classes.

[Photo] Students increase in-person fall courses

April 29, 2021
Students in a statistics class listen attentively to a lecture at the Lincoln Hall Theater on December 2, 2019.

[Photo] Take advantage of mental health resources

April 25, 2021
Students in a statistics class listen attentively in a lecture at the Lincoln Hall Theater. Some introductory courses may require meetings with Teacher’s Assistain’s instead of office hours next year.

[Photo] Courses to undergo syllabus changes to accommodate knowledge gaps from the pandemic

April 22, 2021
Trash is scattered along an empty field on March 9, 2020. People are unfortunately leaving their trash on the ground instead of throwing out or recycling the item.

[Photo] Dining halls, students fail to reinforce recycling efforts

April 15, 2021
A student sits alone on the Main Quad at the University of Illinois on Oct. 29. Students have been dissatisfied with the lack of a spring break and claim it has led to increased worries with their mental health.

[Photo] Lack of spring break affects students’ mental health

March 29, 2021
A pair of students enjoy the weather on the Main Quad on Oct. 18, 2019. The Student Affairs Wellness Committee is hosting multiple activities in the coming days for Wellness Week.

[Photo] Wellness Week begins with in-person activities, giveaways

March 22, 2021
Dr. Luis Rodriguez and his students participate in an online video discussion regarding Puerto Rico hurricane relief on Oct. 17, 2019. The University recently sent a Massmail informing students there will be more in-person classes next year.

[Photo] University plans for in-person academics for 2021-2022 year

March 15, 2021
An Illinois student enters the Student Financial Aid office on Oct. 22, 2018. Illinois continues to utilize COVID-19 Supplemental Stimulus Funding on student tuitions and funding for the institution.

[Photo] UI financial aid options remain available during pandemic

March 11, 2021
A student runs around the second level track at the Activities and Recreation Center on Feb. 29, 2020. The ARC has begun to lift major COVID_19 restrictions allowing more students to access the facility.

[Photo] Students rejoice over eased ARC restrictions

March 11, 2021
Aaliyah McQueen (21) cheers on Aaliyah Nye (32) as she shoots a 3-pointer at State Farm Center on Jan. 25 against Nebraska. Nye and McQueen share a first name, are from Michigan and have a great bond tied together by basketball.

[Photo] McQueen, Nye share more than a first name

March 8, 2021
Students rest in La Casa Cultural Latina on March 7, 2016. The Abriende Caminos program concentrates on bettering Hispanic health.

[Photo] University program works to improve local Hispanic health

March 8, 2021
Bargoers wait in line outside of KAM's during Unofficial on March 6, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic will likely severely limit the activities surrounding Unofficial this year.

[Photo] Local bars, police, businesses agree: Unofficial may be gone for good

March 5, 2021
Students rest in La Casa Cultural Latina on March 7, 2016. The University has established a program to increase Mexican enrollment.

[Photo] UI system establishes program to increase Mexican enrollment

March 3, 2021
An Illinois student relaxes on the Main Quad on April 3. Columnist Noah advocates for taking relaxation time for yourself.

[Photo] Opinion | Dedicate time to yourself this semester

March 2, 2021
Prospective students and their parents take a tour of campus on March 6, 2018. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the admissions process at the University.

[Photo] Portraits of faith: ‘Physically distant, emotionally close’

March 1, 2021
Cars roll down Green Street in Champaign on Feb. 24, 2020. The City of Champaign has implemented new rules to prevent illegal parking on Green Street.

[Photo] City of Champaign implements changes to prevent illegal parking on Green Street

February 26, 2021
Former Illini running back Reggie Corbin rushes the ball during a game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19, 2019. Corbin signed a deal with the BC Lions in Canada to continue his playing career.

[Photo] Reggie Corbin looks to jump-start football career in Canada

February 22, 2021
Illinois head coach Tyra Perry smiles as she walks past the Illinois dugout during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on Mar. 28, 2018. Perry is excited for her team to begin play soon.

[Photo] Illini to kick off All-Big Ten schedule in Florida bubble

February 18, 2021
The exterior of The Bread Company is pictured above. The restaurant has been utilizing curbside pickup.

[Photo] Campus restaurant turns Grubhub drivers into customers 

February 18, 2021
Students have fun in the snow on Oct. 31, 2019. A recent snow storm has caused cancelations in the CU area.

[Photo] Heavy snow leads to widespread cancellations in CU, campus

February 17, 2021
Members of the Students for Justice in Palestine organization protest during the Illinois Student Government Meeting at the ARC Multi-Purpose Room on October 23, 2019. A lawsuit between Speech First and the University was settled on Feb. 2.

[Photo] University settles lawsuit with free speech group

February 15, 2021
Cars roll down Green Street in Champaign on Feb. 24. Deciding between living in Champaign and Urbana requires important consideration.

[Photo] Which is better suited for you: Urbana or Champaign?

February 15, 2021
Students wait to enter the PAR dining hall on May 1, 2018. You will meet many different types of people during your freshman year at Illinois.

[Photo] If UI dorms were people you met your freshman year

February 15, 2021
A common area in the Weston Exploration LLC sits quietly. There are several things to get used to when living in a dorm freshman year.

[Photo] First-year dorm experiences have their struggles

February 15, 2021
The Illini Union stands at the end of the Main Quad on Oct. 29. Nine presidents of Illinois public universities have signed a letter seeking additional COVID-19 relief.

[Photo] Saddled with COVID debt, Illinois public universities plea for relief

February 11, 2021
Students walk on the Main Quad through the snow. The

[Photo] UI lifts essential activities guidance, promotes safe interactions

February 8, 2021
Engineering students talk to company representatives at the Engineering Career Fair at the ARC on Sept. 11, 2018. Dressing appropriately is crucial to interview success.

[Photo] Make a good first impression at your next job interview

February 1, 2021
A student works at a station in the PAR Computer Lab on April 28. Keeping your workplace organized is key in being productive.

[Photo] Reinvigorate your at-home work space

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.

[Photo] Let your personality be your career adviser

February 1, 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.

[Photo] Choose a career that scares you

February 1, 2021
A woman sitting in a chair reads a book on April 12, 2018. Columnist Samuel suggests books to read in 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | Recommendations for your resolution to read in 2021

February 1, 2021
The UI Women's Resource Center is located at 616 East Green Street. The center was recently awarded a grant for $300,000.

[Photo] UI’s Women’s Resources Center awarded $300,000 grant for reducing violence, stalking

January 29, 2021
Illinois head coach Chris Tamas talks to his team during a timeout in the match against Nebraska in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament at the Target Center on Dec. 13, 2018. Illinois will have its home opener today against Wisconsin at Huff Hall.

[Photo] Illinois to host top-ranked Wisconsin in home opener

January 29, 2021
The Undergraduate Library sits empty on Nov. 15. The UGL has had limited capacity for study spaces since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

[Photo] Students search for study spaces

January 27, 2021
Hezbullah Akmal, 38, picks out a fiction novel at the Champaign Public Library on Nov. 5, 2018.

[Photo] Opinion | Maintain healthy reading habits

January 26, 2021
Mia Takekawa poses during a meet against Central Michigan on March 1.

[Photo] No. 22 Illinois women’s gymnastics opens season with win at Nebraska

January 15, 2021
Senior Trent Frazier drives forward during the game against Nebraska on Feb. 24, 2020.

[Photo] Big Ten hoops update: Conference deals with several postponements, paused programs

January 15, 2021
Protesters march on the Main Quad during the Women's March on Jan. 26.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

December 31, 2020
Athletic Director Josh Whitman shakes Lovie Smith's hand after a football game on Sep. 21, 2019. After five years at Illinois, Smith was fired on Sunday as a result of not winning enough games for the program.

[Photo] Five-year product not enough as Josh Whitman searches for consistent winner

December 15, 2020
Quarterback Brandon Peters prepares to throw a pass during the game against Iowa on Nov. 23, 2019.

[Photo] Illini look to knock off Iowa, jump-start program

December 4, 2020
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks up at the scoreboard during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois to host Ohio State seeking third straight win

November 26, 2020
The Carle Foundation Hospital on March 2, 2019 is pictured above. Carle Health has recently began sharing COVID-19 data.

[Photo] Carle Health begins sharing COVID-19 data

November 19, 2020
Members of the Marching Illini stand in the end zone before the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018. The Marching Illini recently performed during the 100th anniversary of the Altgeld bells.

[Photo] Marching Illini finds new ways to support each other to maintain school spirit

November 19, 2020
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