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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
Illinois' Matt Bollant watches over the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The Illini won 66-55.

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

By Daily Illini Sports Staff Report • March 14, 2017
Illinois' Kandie Bloch-Jones (Jr.) attempts the high jump during the Orange&Blue Meet at Armory on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis ready for matches with NIU and UK

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • February 24, 2017
Illinois' Pat McInerney singles at Illinois Field on April 17, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois baseball hopes to rebound from last weekend’s losses

By Mike Gasick, Assistant sports editor • February 24, 2017
Cracked food truck serves customers on Gregory Street in Urbana. The Editorial Board pleads for students to continue partying despite the current lack of late night food options on campus.

[Photo] Editorial: The University’s party status is in peril

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 23, 2017
Illinois' Erin Buchanan lands successfully after performing a routine on the uneven parallel bars 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] Illinois women's gymanstics looks for win against Michigan State

February 17, 2017
Members of ROTC attend The Tri-Service ROTC Veterans Day Ceremony at the Armory on November 11, 2014. Columnist Hayley Nagelberg highlights a fundraising effort by the Illini Veterans RSO to raise money for a burned-down veterans house in Danville.

[Photo] Illini Veterans RSO shows power of community

February 15, 2017
Illinois' Kennedy Cattenhead drives the ball down the court during the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to honor legendary coach during Penn State game

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • February 14, 2017
Nick Esterman, left, junior in LAS, and Jeff Schroeder, sophomore in ENG, walk towards the State Capital Building in Springfield on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

[Photo] Proposed Illinois bill to prevent unwarranted searches of immigrants

By Aaron Navarro, Assistant Daytime News Editor • February 14, 2017
The Art Theater Co-op, located on Church Street in downtown Champaign, celebrates its centennial this week. It often plays contemporary films not shown at other local movie theaters.

[Photo] Unique ways to impress your date

By Kyra Kirsh, Supplements Writer • February 9, 2017
Students gather at Joe's Brewery to watch the Cubs game on September 23, 2016.

[Photo] How to tell if your fling is becoming something more

By Jessica Potempa, Supplements Writer • February 9, 2017
Illinois' Jaclyn Switkes strikes back the ball in the match against Michigan State on April 22 2016.

[Photo] Illinois women's tennis not overlooking Middle Tennessee

February 9, 2017
Students walk on the Quad in the snow on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2017.

[Photo] Colder, wetter weather to follow fourth wettest February-March on Illinois record

April 7, 2018
Illinois' Kyle Hudson jogs back to the dugout at the game against Illinois College on Wednesday April 9 2008.

[Photo] Illinois baseball coach accepts position with Cleveland Indians

February 7, 2017
Students walk down Green Street during Unofficial 2013.

[Photo] Champaign liquor commissioner issues emergency order ahead of Unofficial

By Daily Illini Staff Report • February 7, 2017
Illini’s Madeline Kuhn dives in the Orange and Blue meet in the ARC on Oct. 7. Kuhn won the three-meter dive this weekend.

[Photo] Kuhn shines at UIC Diving Invitational

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • February 6, 2017
Illinois' Ted Karras (69) defends Indiana's Larry Black, Jr. (97) during the game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012.

[Photo] Alum Karras plays for Patriots in Super Bowl LI win

By Mike Gasick, Assistant sports editor • February 5, 2017
Many students gather on the Quad as a way for organizations to reach out to other students. On Thursday, Feb. 2nd, the Illini Hillel encouraged student solidarity through letter writing.

[Photo] Illini Hillel host Quad event to encourage student solidarity

February 3, 2017
Students sit in the Illini Union on Friday to watch Donald Trump, the 45th President of the U.S., be inaugurated.

[Photo] Trump supporters don't face real discrimination

February 5, 2017
Illinois' head coach Kevin Hambly gives instruction to Michelle Bartsch (6) at the match against Ohio State at Huff Hall on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. The Illini won in 4 sets.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Hambly’s time at Illinois

By Jessica Jutzi • January 30, 2017
A student walks past the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

[Photo] Krannert provides a different kind of art class

By Tess O'Brien, Staff writer • January 30, 2017
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[Photo] The importance of part-time and summer jobs

By Harrison Lindholm, Staff writer • January 30, 2017
A student engages with a potential employer at the ACES Career Fair at the ARC.

[Photo] Preparing for career fairs is important

By Brooks Berish, Assistant supplements editor • January 30, 2017
Gregory Hall is located on 810 S. Wright St.

[Photo] College of Media commencement speaker: ‘I get why Mr. Trump appeals to good people’

By Megan Jones, Staff Writer • January 27, 2017
Aaron Ammons, right, with megaphone, leads members of the Service Employees International Union Local 73 in October. While the union contract negotiations have been going on for months, this is the first picket of 2017.

[Photo] University workers continue picketing, union negotiations resume Feb. 1

January 27, 2017
llinois’ Gabbie Stecker swims the 100 yard butterfly event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Jan. 24, 2015. Stecker competed in her last home meet as an Illini this weekend.

[Photo] Sentimental Senior Day celebrations not enough to help muster win over Nebraska

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • January 23, 2017
Students spend time in Grainger Engineering Library working on the computer.

[Photo] College of Media, Business to offer new online master's program

January 24, 2017
Students study in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building in Champaign, IL. October 4, 2016.

[Photo] Killeen to debut plans to increase campus enrollment

By Megan Jones, Staff Writer • January 19, 2017
Vice President, Spencer Haydary, of the Student Senate joins the debate on the issue regarding the implementation of “consequences” for registered organizations that offend minority cultures at their General Meeting held at the Illini Union on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

[Photo] Executives prepare for first student government meeting

January 18, 2017
Students studying in Grainger Library for finals on Dec. 6, 2016.

[Photo] Surviving summer courses: a guide

June 26, 2024
Columnist Shankari says that finals week apparel is more important than you might think.

[Photo] ‘Dress for success’ rings true during finals

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • December 6, 2016
An exterior view of Morrow Plots on Gregory Drive taken on November 30th, 2016.

[Photo] Study shows how cereal loses important acids during milling process

July 27, 2018
Students board a CUMTD bus at Transit Plaza. MTD’s SafeRides plans to launch its own app in August.

[Photo] SafeRides to launch app in the fall

February 15, 2018
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] Your instructors are people, too

May 20, 2018
Students get ready for the honors section of CS 196: Intro to Computer Science for CS Majors. Copy chief Alex writes that international students should take the time to connect with domestic students during lectures and classes.

[Photo] Connect with domestic students

August 15, 2018
Statistics 100 students listen to newly hired instructor, Karle Laska, speak about the final few pages in the course manual on Dec 8, 2015. Statistics 100 is a popular course for incoming freshman transitioning into the academic pressures of the University.

[Photo] Students shouldn’t have to attend if they can contend

By Krystyna Serhijchuk, Columnist • November 17, 2016
Ike is a popular choice for University Housing residents because it has a dining hall, A La Carte store, and coffee shop.

[Photo] Bb Student app replaces Mobile Learn for Compass 2g

By Madeleine Hubbard, Staff Writer • November 16, 2016
The Beckman Institute sits north of the Engineering Quad in Champaign on Oct. 4, 2016. This year, the institute celebrates its 30th anniversary with events throughout the year.

[Photo] University neuroscience researcher discusses brain imaging

By Jessica Berbey, Staff Writer • November 7, 2016
Students celebrate after the Cubs win Game 7 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, November 2 on Green Street at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.

[Photo] Photo Gallery from CU: Cubs win 2016 World Series against Cleveland Indians

By Tiffany Zhang • November 3, 2016
Purity performing at Canopy Club on Halloween in Urbana. Design editor Cindy recommends Canopy Club as a place to go for a concert.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Purity Ring at Canopy Club

By Tiffany Zhang • November 1, 2016
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sep. 23 2016.

[Photo] Police blotter for Oct. 3

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • October 4, 2017
Cars pass the intersection of Sixth and Green Street while students wait to pass. Opinions editor Tyler writes about campus life during breaks and what students can look forward to when campus is much less busy.

[Photo] There’s more to C-U than just Green Street

By Tyler Panlilio, Columnist • October 26, 2016
Athletic director Josh Whitman speaks at a press conference in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3, 2016.

[Photo] Whitman named to SportsBusiness Forty Under 40

February 22, 2018
Lieutenant Joseph McCullough investigates a traffic violation on Friday, Sept. 23.

[Photo] The Daily Illini police blotter for Sept. 27

September 30, 2019
The University of Illinois police on campus.

[Photo] Police release crime year-in-review

By Lilly Mashayek, Staff Writer • September 28, 2016
Christensen plans to retire at the end of December.

[Photo] University Police Chief Jeff Christensen to retire

November 28, 2017
Joe's Spazzle, the most popular burger at the bar. Joe's serves half-price burgers every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

[Photo] Battle of the bar burgers

By Elyssa Kaufman, Staff Writer • September 18, 2016
Sorority sisters exit Foellinger Auditorium to join their new sisters on September 12, 2016.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Bid Day 2016

By Tiffany Zhang • September 12, 2016
Containers filled with squash and pumpkins at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch during the fall. Buzz editor Elani writes about interesting spots students can visit off-campus.

[Photo] Off-campus spots to shake up your routine

August 15, 2018
An emergency pole seen on the quad.

[Photo] Cut power line affects campus emergency phones

August 30, 2017
A customer purchases food from festival food vendor. Urbana, IL. August 27, 2016.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Sweet Corn Festival in Downtown Urbana

By Tiffany Zhang • August 28, 2016
Lovie Smith responds to questions at his press conference on March 7, 2016.

[Photo] From Beckman to Lovie: a total 180 for Illinois football

August 22, 2016
The interior of UIUC's newewst dorm, Wassaja Hall, on August 17, 2016.

[Photo] Resident advisers readjust to empty residence halls

April 13, 2020
Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten collects and sorts the final voter registration forms for an election in the southeast corner of the Union.

[Photo] Primary election results

March 20, 2018
85 new trees will be donated to the Urbana Cooperative Tree Planting Program by The Rotary Club of Urbana.

[Photo] Eighty-five trees to be planted in Urbana

April 4, 2018
An I-Guide helps a freshman move into Hopkins Hall during move-in week in Fall 2016.

[Photo] Communal bathrooms add to unique college experience

August 17, 2020
Quad Day is a great first start in preparing for the post-college world. Getting involved outside of class shows that extra enthusiasm to employers.

[Photo] Not just GPA: How to leverage your college years to benefit your career

August 1, 2017
The Kinkead Pavilion at the Krannert Art Museum on October 14, 2015. The museum is currently looking for a Director.

[Photo] Getting the most out of your run with the scenic route

July 20, 2016
When you're having trouble with your mental health, McKinley Health Center is a crucial resource.

[Photo] What to do when you have a problem with…

August 24, 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] Unique study spaces on campus

By Abby Paeth, Assistant features editor • May 25, 2016
The BeamWork class, led by instructor Sara, works on strength of mind and body at the ARC.

[Photo] Choose your fitness adventure: ARC or CRCE

August 1, 2017
The Eternal Flame, located on the western side of the Main Quad between Lincoln Hall and the English Building. The Eternal Flame is just one of many campus landmarks with an interesting backstory.

[Photo] 10 campus traditions every freshman should participate in

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • May 25, 2016
Illinois’s head coach Mike Small tees off from the first hole during a team practice at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Urbana on April 18, 2012.

[Photo] Small working behind scenes to find big wins

By Annabeth Carlson • May 8, 2016
Carle Foundation Hospital as seen from University Avenue. The Carle Illinois College of Medicine recently appointed two leadership members to permanent positions.

[Photo] College of Medicine continues dean search, accreditation, fundraising

By Megan Jones • May 9, 2016
Seoul Taco, 608 S. Sixth St., is partnering with Hooked on March 1.

[Photo] Seoul Taco brings new Korean-Mexican flavor to campus

By Samiha Uddin • March 27, 2016
The Sierra Building at Research Park.

[Photo] Research Park director wary of higher education budget cuts

By Lilly Mashayek • March 10, 2016
Tilmon is John Groce's biggest recruit yet.

[Photo] Illinois basketball never found its footing

By Alex Roux, Illini hoops columnist • March 8, 2016
President-elect Timothy L. Killeen takes notes during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

[Photo] Killeen announces second set of town hall meetings

By Daily Illini Staff Report • February 11, 2016
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the balance beam during the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The Illini won 195.775-195.375.

[Photo] No.17 Illinois women's gymnastics falls to No.3 Michigan

By Tyler Fedak • January 24, 2016
President Timothy L. Killeen takes notes during the board of trustees meeting at the Illini Union on March 12, 2015. Killeen announced recently that he is confident the University will return to face-to-face instruction in the fall.

[Photo] UI announces $24 million in cost saving intiatives

By Daily Illini Staff Report • October 19, 2015
An organized dorm room in Van Doren Hall.

[Photo] Decorate your dorm to feel at home

By Zila Renfro • July 17, 2015
A crowd gathers to enjoy a concert at Outside at Research Park. This festival is one of many that contributes to Champaign-Urbana's vibrant culture.

[Photo] Open house brings crowd to campus research hub

By Ben Lash • June 14, 2015
A photo Willard Airport on May 29, 2015. Willard Airport is located at 11 Airport Rd. in Savoy.

[Photo] University moves forward with proposed Willard Airport changes

By Senait Gebregiorgis • May 31, 2015
Travelers check in at Willard Airport. The University hopes to work with the community to make the airport more convenient for University students.

[Photo] Willard task force recommends to increase flight locations for international students

By Elyssa Kaufman • February 18, 2015
The Champaign Public Library, located at 200 W. Green St. in Champaign.

[Photo] The library continues its battle with debt

By Abrar Al-Heeti • July 7, 2014
Participants in the 6th Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World gather on Thursday, June 19, for a picnic at the Foreign Language Building.

[Photo] Muslim language classes seek to teach language through immersion

By Abrar Al-Heeti • June 23, 2014
Center Jenna Smith (13) attempts a shot during the game against Michigan State at Assembly Hall on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks to regain swagger against Penn State

By Anthony Zilis • February 20, 2009
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