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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
The entrance to The Canopy Club, a venue on campus known for its wide range of music and performances

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

By Luke Cooper and Kevin Delgado • September 14, 2017
B. Magnesen(290), Z. Smith(293), A. Gold(287), G. Lee(289), D. Lathrop(288), and J. Atchison(284) crossing the finish line together ahead of the other teams at the Illini Challenge 2015 at the Arboretum on September 4.

[Photo] Men’s cross-country runs away from competition at Indiana State

September 12, 2017
ISR lounge is filled with students studying on Wednesday, Aug 24 2016.

[Photo] Be mindful about current events

September 8, 2017
Exterior of Slice Factory on Green St.

[Photo] Slice Factory comes a long way to campus

By Haipei Wu, Staff writer • September 6, 2017
A view of the chime in the Altgeld Hall Tower. The chime was installed in the tower in 1920 as a gift from the classes of 1914 through 1921 and the U.S. School of Military Aeronautics.

[Photo] School of Music will oversee Altgeld Chime Tower

By Luke Cooper, Staff Writer • September 5, 2017
Patrons browse farmers stands at the historic First Street Farmers Market on Thursday, Sep. 1, 2011.

[Photo] Champaign-Urbana celebrates 'Greatest Midwest Food Town'

September 1, 2017
The Goodwin street entrance of the Krannert Center. Krannert will be hosting a commemorative concert in honor of Project 500 and the alumni who were apart of it.

[Photo] Krannert to host Project 500 commemoration

September 26, 2018
Illinois' Mike Dudek runs the ball during the game against Iowa on Nov. 15, 2014. Dudek avoids fatty, sugary foods to maintain his body fat percentages.

[Photo] Gain, maintain, lose: the football team’s offseason nutrition

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Lining up before the race begins, runners Joe Crowlin, Garrett Lee, Luke Brahm, and Caleb Hummer stand ready to run as soon as the gunshot goes off. The Illini runners stayed together for the first two laps, but as the third one came, Lee pushed to second, Crowlin followed behind in third, Brahm in eighth, and Hummer rounded them out in nineteenth. The Illini Open was held at the Arboretum on October 21st, 2016.

[Photo] The Illini are ready to go back-to-back

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • August 27, 2017
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner gets ready to catch a ball that he tipped during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016. Turner was named to the Reese's Senior Bowel watch list.

[Photo] Three Illini named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watch list

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Students on Green Street during Unoffical St. Patrick's Day. In 2015, the University was ranked the No. 1 party school by the Princeton Review, and in 2016 it was ranked No. 3. The University is now ranked No. 14. The ranking is based on a survey of 80 questions and is filled out by 137,000 students from 382 schools.

[Photo] ‘They’re not real’ UI says of party rankings

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant daytime editor • August 28, 2017
Girls exit Foellinger Auditorium to join their new sisters on Monday, September 12, 2016. This year's recruitment begins Sep. 7.

[Photo] Going greek: recruitment advice from panhellenic council

August 26, 2017
Denise Branch leading the team during the women's cross-coutry Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Friday, September 2, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois women's cross country has a new face

August 26, 2017
Students wrestle around during Quad Day. August 21, 2016.

[Photo] RSO presidents speak out about leadership experiences

August 27, 2017
Students coming out to enjoy Quad Day on Aug. 21, 2016. Quad Day is just one of the many ways new students can meet new people on campus, writes managing editor for online Rachael.

[Photo] You will make friends on campus

August 15, 2018
No Comment, a 16-member co-ed a cappella group, performing on Quad Day near the Illini Union on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Find the club that is right for you

August 26, 2017
Espresso Royale exchanges travel mugs for follows on their social media accounts during Quad Day. August 21, 2016.

[Photo] Quad Day survival guide

August 26, 2017
I-Guide Trent Houdek, sophomore in Business, loads a duffle bag out the van of a freshman moving into Hopkins Hall on Move In Day Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

[Photo] I-Guides make their mark on campus with move-in

August 26, 2017
Located on campus, the State Farm Center brings big name acts to Champaign each year. Last year, The 1975 and Green Day were among the mix.

[Photo] Break into CU’s vibrant music scene

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News editor • August 1, 2017
The woods at the University-owned Allerton Park are about 20 minutes off campus. Assistant Opinions editor Jamie says this is a great location for a quick trip before graduation.

[Photo] Log miles on campus running routes

By Samantha Jones Toal, Brand manager external • August 1, 2017
Cirina Nevarez, senior, settles in at Espresso Royale to study for her upcoming finals. Interim editor in chief Jessica Bursztynsky recommends Caffe Paradiso for studying and socializing.

[Photo] A caffeinated state of bean: where to get your coffee fix this school year

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News editor • August 1, 2017
Professor Lena Hann hands out an entertaining prize as her students burst into laughter during her last lecture at Illinois on May 3.

[Photo] Why you should build valuable relationships with faculty

By Camille Baer, Assistant features editor • August 1, 2017
Valerie Bobart competes in the 1 mile run during the Orange & Blue Meet at Armory on Feb. 20, 2016.

[Photo] Women’s cross-country wraps up season

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Lizzy LeDuc competes on beam against Michigan State in Huff Hall on February 17.

[Photo] Women’s gymnastics ends with multiple individual and season titles

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Graduates turn to face their family and friends in thanks with a round of applause during commencement at Memorial Stadium on May 16, 2015. There will be many ceremonies taking place around campus this weekend.

[Photo] Quick Commentary: A year in review

By Courtney Boyer and Isabella Winkler • May 8, 2017
Students study in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building in Champaign, IL. October 4, 2016.

[Photo] Appreciate campus memorabilia

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • May 3, 2017
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[Photo] Marijuana bill proposed to Illinois legislators

By Emma Palatnik, Staff Writer • May 3, 2017
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[Photo] Campus community bikes to work, promotes health and sustainability

May 3, 2017
The new Maize location will be at the Station, Downtown Champaign (100 N. Chestnut, formally 116 N. Chestnut).

[Photo] Maize to expand with downtown Champaign location

May 2, 2017
The Beckman Institute is located at 405 N Mathews Ave. in Urbana. The mayors of Champaign and Urbana, along with the village president of Savoy will announce Oct. 2 as Beckman Institute day to celebrate it's 30th anniversary.

[Photo] Local mayors establish Beckman Institute Day

October 1, 2019
Alpha Chi Rho fraternity located in Champaign.

[Photo] Top seven places to take graduation pictures

By Nora Halleran, Special Sections Writer • May 1, 2017
The Taste of Champaign includes a Pie Run this year. Participants can run 3.14 miles through the festival on August 19, stopping for water and pie breaks along the way.

[Photo] Consider staying in C-U after graduation

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • May 1, 2017
University Housing, including Wassaja Hall, require students to move out within 24 hours of their last final; however, its policies aren’t strictly enforced.

[Photo] University Housing move-out policy on ‘honor system’

By Leon Li, Staff Writer • May 1, 2017
Legendary Louisiana-born bluesman Buddy Guy took the stage at ELLNORA in 2013 at the Krannert Center.

[Photo] ELLNORA Guitar Festival to rock campus this Sept.

April 28, 2017
UIPD and the Champaign Police Department is teaming up for the Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week, which is taking place until April 28.

[Photo] The Daily Illini police blotter for March 16

March 17, 2020
Illinois' Kandie Bloch-Jones attempts the high jump during the Orange & Blue Meet at Armory on Feb. 20, 2016.

[Photo] Illini take first at Illinois Twilight

April 25, 2017
Amanda McGrory, center, who placed second in the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, practices at the Illinois Track Stadium on Monday, April 9, 2007, with teammates Cully Mason, right, and Josh George, left, who placed 10th in the marathon.

[Photo] McGrory, Scaroni repeat medal-winning finishes in Boston

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • April 24, 2017
The Illinois women's golf team will head to Cincinnati this weekend for the Big Ten championship.

[Photo] Illinois women’s golf heads to Big Ten championship

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer • April 21, 2017
Engineering Quad

[Photo] Amazon donates $1 million to fund under-resourced engineering students

September 19, 2018
Trash cans overflow on the Main Quad. Ryan Welch, superintendent of grounds, said too many trash cans disturb campus beauty.

[Photo] Service Grounds Department, students discuss sanitation on campus

April 19, 2017
Each year, the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) held their annual Paul A. Funk Recognition Awards Banquet on April 17. University professors Yuanhui Zhang and Keith Cadwallader were the recipients of this year's award.

[Photo] ACES Funk Award honors professors, academic professionals

By Daily Illini Staff Report • April 19, 2017
The College of Law is located on Peabody Drive and Sixth St. The clinic will focus on providing legal aid to veterans in the C-U area.

[Photo] College of Law to open Veterans Legal Clinic in fall

April 17, 2018
Water vapor comes out of the Abbott power plant's main chimneys. The University of Illinois is ignoring their commitment to the Illinois Climate Action Plan 2020 (iCAP) by making empty promises.

[Photo] Power plant replacing 77-year-old stack due to facility upgrade

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 16, 2017
Valerie Bobart competes in the one-mile event during the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • April 12, 2017
Illinois' Aaron Wilks (597) and Ben Dodds (582) sprint to the finish during the Men's 60 Meter Dash at the Orange & Blue meet at the Armory on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

[Photo] Men’s track takes second place at Redbird Invite, prepares to head west

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • April 12, 2017
The Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority is a Jewish-affiliated establishment. Some Greek houses on campus are working to become more diverse and inclusive.

[Photo] Campus Greek life plays important role in diversity, inclusivity

April 12, 2017
Former Illinois golfer Thomas Pieters lines up his putt to the first hole at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

[Photo] Former Illinois golfer shines in Masters debut

April 11, 2017
Mary Dehaan (left), with her daughter Stephanie Dehaan, (right). Multiple events on campus are provided for families visiting on Moms Weekend, including fraternity events and activities at the Illini Union.

[Photo] Moms Weekend is more than just a visit

April 5, 2017
Joe's Brewery is a popular Mom's Weekend destination for both relaxing in the afternoon and partying at night.

[Photo] Taking your mom to the bars?

April 5, 2017
Shops line the streets of downtown Champaign. C-U in the Prairibbean will be hosted in downtown Champaign in the parking lot in front of the Orpheum Children's Science Museum.

[Photo] Bring island life back home at 'C-U in the Prairibbean'

July 21, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion | Intelligence does not equate to rationality

February 5, 2020
The Cinema Gallery in downtown Urbana.

[Photo] Urbana receives $71,000 grant

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • April 2, 2017
Alma Mater stands near the Main Quad wearing an It’s On Us campaign shirt.

[Photo] University It’s On Us campaign changes focus after discussion with survivors

By Gillian Dunlop, Assistant News Editor • April 2, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly (20) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015.

[Photo] Breanna Wonderly leads on and off the field for Illinois softball

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • March 29, 2017
The Japan House is celebrating the 20th anniversary at its permanent location with live performances and a Japanese temple festival.

[Photo] March snow storm prevents cherry tree blossoming

By Melissa Wagner, Staff writer • March 26, 2017
Students walk into the auditorium of the Armory on March 15, 2017.

[Photo] University reacts to Trump’s “fake news” tweets

By Andrea Flores, Staff Reporter • March 15, 2017
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during a meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

[Photo] Illini bring home another Illinois Classic victory

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • March 6, 2017
Illinois' Louise Kwong gets ready to return the ball during her singles match on April 1st, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis team ends three-game skid

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • March 12, 2017
Cole Bellair pitches in a game against St. Louis University on April 17 at Illinois Field. Bellair's performance against Coastal Carolina earned him praise from head coach Dan Hartleb.

[Photo] Illinois baseball hangs tight with defending national champs

By Mike Gasick, Assistant sports editor • March 12, 2017
Outside-look of the Illini Union on Oct 3, 2016.

[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017
Abbas Benmamoun explains the purpose of the newly approved background check policy at the Senate Executive Committee meeting Monday.

[Photo] University Vice Provost takes new job at Duke

By Megan Jones, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017
Chunky Clements jumps to attempt to block the Nebraska quarterback, Tommy Armstrong Jr.'s pass in Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Backup quarterbacks gain experience in spring ball

March 7, 2017
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[Photo] Hardy excels, Illini struggle In opening competition

March 6, 2017
The Quad on Oct. 7, 2016.

[Photo] Meet the three candidates for Illinois Student Government president

By Gillian Dunlop, Staff Writer • March 6, 2017
Illinois' Lizzy LeDuc performs a routine on the floor during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

[Photo] Women's gymnastics team heads to Illinois State for Illinois Classic

March 3, 2017
Security shouts at students partying to lower the volume on Green Street on Friday, Mar. 4, 2016.

[Photo] Know your rights on Unofficial

March 2, 2017
Police officers patrol around the campus to monitor the students and their Unofficial activities on Friday, March 4, 2016.

[Photo] Stay safe during Unofficial 2017

March 2, 2017
Students walk on Green Street during Unofficial on March 2, 2012.

[Photo] Out-of-State students lack connection to Unofficial

By Elijah Mandel, Staff Writer • March 3, 2017
Nick Blackburn pitches the ball at the Illini Field on April 17, 2016. Illinois played against Saint Louis and won 6-2.

[Photo] Youth of Illinois baseball team continues to shine

By Thomas Polcyn, Assistant sports editor • March 1, 2017
Illinois’ Luke Shilling swings at a pitch in a game against St. Louis on April 17..Shilling has been adjusting to being the Friday starter

[Photo] Illini baseball heads to Boca Raton for three-game series with FAU

By Thomas Polcyn, Assistant sports editor • March 2, 2017
Tristyn Nowlin takes a swing for the Illini Women's Golf team on Sept. 18, 2008.

[Photo] Illinois women’s golf finishes fourth at Westbrook Spring Invitational

By Jacob Lewis, Staff writer • March 1, 2017
Group of people crossing the street and showing Unofficial pride during Unofficial 2016.

[Photo] WATCH: Unofficial student reactions

March 4, 2017
Espresso Royale offers a variety of coffees, teas, and pastries.

[Photo] How students are defined by their campus coffee choices

March 1, 2017
Local patrons enjoy a drink at the Accord during open mic night on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Music Movement: The Accord hosts Planned Parenthood benefit concert

March 1, 2017
The front of the Fred H. Turner Student Services Building on John St. on May 3, 2016.

[Photo] Counseling Center kicks off National Suicide Prevention Week

September 13, 2017
Illinois' head coach Matt Bollant during the game against Nebraska at State Farm Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. The Illini lost 75-56.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Matt Bollant’s time as Illinois’ women’s basketball coach

By Daily Illini Sports Staff Report • March 14, 2017
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