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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Student holding a Juul e-cigarette while walking to class on the Quad. Juuls contains nicotine salt from the same tobacco leaves found in cigarettes.

[Photo] New rule bans all tobacco

By The Daily Illini staff report • October 5, 2018
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[Photo] UI researchers design enzyme to transform harmful chemical

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • September 27, 2018
Dandelion Vintage & Used Clothing store is located at 100 N. Chestnut St. downtown Champaign. You can find smaller household items for your desk, bathroom or kitchen in secondhand stores like Dandelion or other locations closer to campus.

[Photo] Apartment living: Tips to get the best deals

By Molly Zupan • September 24, 2018
Illinois alumnus Clayton Fejedelem running the field while playing for the Illini.

[Photo] Former Illini in the NFL

By Miles Powers-Huang • September 20, 2018
A customer purchases food from a festival food vendor. New VR technology has been created to help educate food handlers of temporary local establishments.

[Photo] VR technology aids food safety training

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • September 20, 2018
Illinois midfielder Hope Breslin (10), forward Kelly Maday (15), and defender Ashley Cathro (33) celebrate with forward Caroline Ratz (8) after a goal during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Illini won 8-0.

[Photo] Illinois soccer heads to first Big Ten tournament since 2015

October 28, 2018
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[Photo] Maximize your Quad Day experience

By Abby Paeth, Editor-in-chief • August 24, 2018
Students at Activities and Recreation Center on Peabody Dr. Longform editor Andrea recommends scoping out the workout facilities on campus after students move in.

[Photo] Ten things to do after you move in

By Andrea Flores, Longform Editor • August 22, 2018
An I-Guide directing the family of an incoming freshman at Florida Avenue Residence Hall.

[Photo] Avoid stress on Move-In Day

August 22, 2018
KAM's is located on East Daniel Street in Champaign. The owners of the bar have submitted building permits to the corner of First and Green streets.

[Photo] KAM’s will run as normal despite changing owner

By Karen Liu, Summer Editor-In-Chief • August 8, 2018
At the memorial Jiheng Jing, vice president of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association, announced plans to build a small garden at the bus stop at corner of Goodwin Avenue and Clark Street where Yingying Zhang went missing.

[Photo] Memorial held for one-year anniversary of Yingying Zhang’s disappearance

By Howard Yun, Staff Writer • June 10, 2018
Cars pass the intersection of Sixth Street and Green Street while students wait to pass.

[Photo] Illini Union looking to 'Chow Down in Campustown' to launch 13 Thursdays

May 30, 2018
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[Photo] Excessive caffeine intake may lead to negative effects

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor • May 3, 2018
The interior of the main libary

[Photo] Isaac Newton’s manuscript acquired by University library

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • May 2, 2018
Kevin Love asks for spare change on the corner of Sixth and Green Streets on April 28, 2018.

[Photo] Homeless shelters close for warmer months

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • April 12, 2018
Source: Brooke Elliott

[Photo] STEM designations given to accounting majors

April 9, 2018
Zorbas, a Mediterranean restaurant located on Green Street, closed permanently on Tuesday.

[Photo] Campus restaurant Zorba's closes permanently

May 6, 2020
Appriximately 5,000 local men and women gather at West Side Park before marching through downtown Champaign on Jan. 21, 2017.

[Photo] Women’s History Month tackles intersectionality on campus

By Elizabeth Sayasane, Staff writer • March 13, 2018
Illinois' Nick Fabbrini walks back to the bench after the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday, October 24, 2014. The Illini won 2-1.

[Photo] Fabbrini leads Illini back to ACHA playoffs

By Brian Binz, Staff writer • March 8, 2018
A police car parked outside of the Clybourne, located at 707 S 6th St, in Champaign on Mar. 3, 2017.

[Photo] Know your rights on Unofficial

By Madelyn Foster, Staff Writer • March 1, 2018
Students walk across the main quad between class periods on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

[Photo] University officials explain why colleges cut programs

By Olivia Welshans, Staff Writer • February 26, 2018
A person donates blood at a blood drive at Newman Hall. The Red Cross encourages students to donate blood from noon to 4 p.m. at Newman Hall on March 7 and at Psi Upsilon on March 8.

[Photo] Red Cross in need of blood donations

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 20, 2018
Illinois' Carly Thomas bats in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016.

[Photo] Softball splits weekend games with North Carolina, Pittsburgh

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • February 19, 2018
Pennsylvania Avenue Residence hall located on the south side of campus is a popular dorm for freshmen.

[Photo] My experience with an international roommate

By Andrea Flores, Assistant Daytime Editor/Longform Editor • February 18, 2018
Illinois' Aron Hiltzik prepares to strike back the ball in the meet against University of Kentucky on Feb. 24, 2017 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

[Photo] Illinois tennis takes down No. 15 Duke, No. 11 Florida at ITA Championships

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • February 19, 2018
A candlelight vigil is being held Wednesday at 5 p.m. to support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients.

[Photo] Alstork steps up for Illinois

By James Boyd, Staff writer • February 7, 2018
Illinois' Aleks Vukic strikes back the ball in the meet against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

[Photo] Men’s tennis splits the weekend

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • February 5, 2018
Altgeld Hall, 1409 W. Green St., on Feb. 8, 2018.

[Photo] Illinois requests extra $35 million for Altgeld and Illini Hall renovations

November 8, 2019
Illinois’ Bobby Baker performs his routine at the meet against Michigan on March 12, 2016. Baker has received many awards throughout his career, including Co-Gynmast of the Week.

[Photo] Baker near-perfect in vault; named Co-Gymnast of the Week in Big Ten

By Brandon Wenzel, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2018
Students get ready for class at the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science. Several newly-graduated University alumni join Teach For America after graduation without the proper degree or experience. 

[Photo] Illinois wrestling dominates Maryland to win tenth-straight at home

By Jared Farmer, Staff writer • January 30, 2018
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

[Photo] Fewer HIV cases to be reported in Illinois each year

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • January 30, 2018
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[Photo] RSO fair opportunity for students to get involved

By Niani Scott, Staff Writer • January 22, 2018
Heavy construction located on Green Street between First and Second streets in September. MCORE projects will stop construction until 2018.

[Photo] University of Illinois campus street construction paused until 2018

By Haipei Wu, Staff Writer • December 18, 2017
Isak Massman, senior in Business, studies in Espresso Royale with a beverage.

[Photo] University libraries extend hours during finals week

By Jiejie Wang, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
The Main Library is located on S. Wright St.

[Photo] Higher news media literacy, lower chance of conspiracy thinking

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • December 13, 2017
Students use the elliptical machines at CRCE. CRCE is just one of many workout options on campus.

[Photo] New semester, new you

By Julie Kang, Staff Writer • December 4, 2017
Sam McLaurin posts up during the game against Norfolk State at Assembly Hall Tuesday night, December 11, 2012.

[Photo] Q&A with former Illinois basketball player Sam McLaurin

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • December 4, 2017
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[Photo] University ranks among best schools for international students

By Daily Illini Staff Report • November 22, 2017
The Krannert Art Museum sits on August 20, 2016. The museum opened a new exhibit on Nov. 5 entitled “Bea Nettles: Harvest of Memory.”

[Photo] CU to revamp health inspections

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • November 16, 2017
Students attempt to enter the Illini Union Bookstore on Aug. 2, 2016.

[Photo] ISG leads students in demanding affordable textbooks

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 14, 2017
Photograph of the corner of Green and Wright streets.

[Photo] Other things to do if your dad doesn’t like football

By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer • November 9, 2017
The ACES library is located at 1101 S. Goodwin Ave. in Urbana. The library is hosting a the Plant Sciences Symposium on Friday.

[Photo] ACES professors receive recognition for research, teaching

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 7, 2017
Illinois fans wait in Grange Grove for a home Illini football game on Sept. 10, 2016.

[Photo] Don’t lazily show school spirit solely through Illinois gear

By Sriram Karumbunathan, Columnist • November 3, 2017
The marquee of the Art Theater Co-op for the Feminist Film Festival. The festival, hosted by the Women's Resource Center, will take place Thursday starting at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Students with invisible disabilities call for academic and social accommodation

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • November 2, 2017
Rain Baharani, director and co-writer of 99 Homes, and Noah Lomax, actor in 99 Homes, answer questions during the Q and A section of the screening of 99 Homes at The Virginia Theater on April 18, 2014.

[Photo] Ebertfest passes go on sale today

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 1, 2017
Corn grows on the Morrow Plots on Oct. 5, 2015

[Photo] University granted two million dollar grant in corn research

October 31, 2017
The Women's Resource Center provides a plethora of resource information.

[Photo] Women's Resources Center helps students have healthy conversations about sex

October 31, 2017
A student protester sits in on the Illinois Student Government meeting in the Illini Union Pine Room on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Chief Illiniwek made an appearance in the Homecoming Parade that year, so Illinois Student Government boycotted the parade in support of Native American students.

[Photo] Illinois Student Government boycotts Homecoming Parade over Chief

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017
PAR in Urbana, IL.

[Photo] Living in University Housing can increase academic success

By Samantha Boyle, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017
The Illini Union has been standing for 77 years.

[Photo] Dos and don'ts of Homecoming Week

October 23, 2017
Students relax at La Casa Cultural Latina on Monday, March 7th, 2016.

[Photo] ISG supports DACA students through passing a resolution

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • October 19, 2017
The Counseling Center Paraprofessionals host an event called "No Body Is Perfect: Weighing in on Eating Disorders" Tuesday, Feb. 28 in honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

[Photo] Counseling Center works to dispel stigmas surrounding mental illness

By Heather Schlitz, Staff writer • October 19, 2017
The Daily Illini will be saying goodbye to its Green Street location after 12 years to move into the basement of the YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., in June.

[Photo] The Daily Illini to move offices to YMCA

April 4, 2018
Photo of the McKinley Health Center on 1109 S. Lincoln Ave. on April 17, 2016.

[Photo] McKinley no longer providing free Plan B for students

July 8, 2020
Lining up before the race begins, Illinois runners Joe Crowlin, Garrett Lee, Luke Brahm and Caleb Hummer stand ready to run as soon as the gunshot goes off on Oct. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Students on the Suburban Express ‘Page of Shame’ speak out

By Olivia Welshans, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
Jaclyn Switkes in the match against Michigan State on April 22, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis prepares for ITA Regional tournament

By Satvik Sethia, Staff writer • October 11, 2017
Weston Hall, one of the residence halls that make up the Ikenberry Commons. The Ikenberry Commons is located on the corner of Gregory St. and Fourth St. in Champaign.

[Photo] Residence halls: most expensive to least

By Melissa Niemiec, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2017
Student dorm room in Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall.

[Photo] Three easy tips to make your dorm more homey

By Yoav Margalit, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2017
Illinois head coach Janet Rayfield shouts instructions to her team during the game against Loyola at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 1. The Illini won 2-1.

[Photo] Mexico earthquake affects professors at the University

By Alyssa Pappas, Contributing writer • October 5, 2017
Students and parents tailgate outside Memorial Stadium in October 2015.

[Photo] ARC cooking class to make healthy tailgate food

October 4, 2017
Hugh Hefner draws a cartoon on the blackboard during his time as a student. Hefner graduated in 1949.

[Photo] From Illinois to Playboy: Remembering Hugh Hefner

By Jessica Bursztynsky and Joseph Longo • October 2, 2017
Students get ready for the honors section of CS 196: Intro to Computer Science for CS Majors on Tuesday night in the Seibel lecture hall.

[Photo] Undocumented and unbothered

By James Boyd, Staff writer • September 28, 2017
Portrait of James McGing

[Photo] Illini of the Week: McGing back into his routine, on and off the ice

September 28, 2017
Students wait patiently in line to talk to potential employers at the ACES Career Fair at the ARC on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

[Photo] Career fairs are good practice for freshmen

September 27, 2017
Junior Kevin Anderson keeps his eye on the ball during his 6-3, 6-1 win over Iowa's Bart van Monsjou sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Atkins Tennis Center.

[Photo] University athletes deserve more support

September 25, 2017
Blackhawks fans order drinks to pair with the game at Legends Bar in Champaign, IL. Monday, April 25.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
Linebacker J Leman (47) enters the field for Illini's game against Indiana University on October 7, 2006.

[Photo] Asian American Studies celebrates 20 years on campus

By Olivia Bienvenue, Staff writer • September 20, 2017
The Disability Resources and Educational Services offers resources to those with disabilities at the University. On Thursday, DRES will host a series of events and activities to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

[Photo] Highlighting the importance of mental health among students with physical disabilities

By Luke Cooper, Staff writer • September 18, 2017
Illinois' Kevin Anderson reacts after losing a set in a quarterfinal singles match against USA's Zack Fleishman during the United States Tennis Association Challenger tournament at Atkins Tennis Center on Thursday evening. Anderson lost the match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

[Photo] Out with the old, Inn with the new

By Luke Cooper and Kevin Delgado • September 14, 2017
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