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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
Residents walk through Main Street at the Champaign Pride Parade on September 19, 2015.

[Photo] Professor’s GoFundMe raising money for transgender rights goes viral

By Ashni Gandhi, Staff Writer • Dec 1, 2016
Gabriele Serniute took advantage of the absences of of veterans this weekend. The sophomore finished first in three races this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive dominates Indiana State

Nov 7, 2016
Sam Stratford, sophomore, swims backstroke in the 400 yard IM at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive team suffers first loss of the season

Oct 31, 2016
Amanda Radek and Richard Hungerford, members of Wings of Wonder Aviation Rescue, look at one the parrots at the Vet Med Open House at the Vet Med Building on October 4, 2015.

[Photo] College of Veterinary Medicine holds annual Open House

By Sabrina Yan, Contributing Writer • Oct 4, 2016
Green Street will be closed between third and fourth street starting 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 and Tuesday, Sept. 20.

[Photo] Green Street will be partially closed between Fourth and Third Streets

Sep 14, 2016
The interior of one the Blue Waters super computers on July 12.

[Photo] Supercomputing group receives $110m grant

Sep 7, 2016
The Kinkead Pavilion at the Krannert Art Museum on October 14, 2015.

[Photo] New KAM director, Jon Seydl, recounts his experience as an art lover

By Paige Blanzy, Contributing writer • Feb 28, 2018
Feeding yourself in college: grocery stores and cheap eats

Feeding yourself in college: grocery stores and cheap eats

By Tiffany Zhang, Photo editor • Aug 12, 2016

Creating the best class schedule

By Tiffany Zhang, Photo Editor • Jul 20, 2016
Neutral Cycle functions as a bike shop that serves the campus community

[Photo] Neutral Cycle app wages campaign against bicycle crime

Jun 23, 2016
Seoul Taco's popular steak gogi bowl can be found in Champaign, IL.

Best Asian restaurants on campus

By Tiffany Zhang, Photo editor • May 25, 2016
The photo Alpha Phi and Acacia apologized for. Photo courtesy of Muhammad Yousuf.

[Photo] Alpha Phi, Acacia issue statement after alleged racist photo sparks controversy

By Claire Hettinger, News editor • Apr 7, 2016
Hollie Smith, senior, swims the 50 yard breaststroke at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Illini swimming closes out the regular season taking on Arkansas

By Brian Heidegger • Feb 3, 2016
Stephanie Hein, senior, swims the breaststroke in the 400 yard IM at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Illinois swim and dive prepares for first SEC competition in 10 years

By Drake Pena • Jan 27, 2016
Amelia Schilling, junior, dives off the block for the 500 yard freestyle at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Stecker leads Illini Swimming to victory

By Brian Heidegger • Dec 4, 2015
Trudie Jackson (Navajo), a Graduate Student in American Indian Studies-Tribal Leadership & Governance of Arizona State University, speaks about her experiences of a transgender Native American to a group of students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Novemeber 3, 2015.

[Photo] Trudie Jackson speaks on awareness for Native American LGBT health care

By Vivienne Henning • Nov 3, 2015
Hollie Smith, senior, swims the 50 yard breaststroke at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Illinois swimming and diving finishes weekend 2-1

By Drake Pena • Nov 1, 2015
Amelia Schilling, junior, dives off the block for the 500 yard freestyle at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

[Photo] Illinois swimming and diving continues hot start to season

By Drake Pena • Oct 25, 2015