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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

Zainie Qureshi, Assistant Copy Chief & Night Editor

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Urbana police and firefighters talk to Urbana resident who was involved in a collision Wednesday night.

Collision occurs at Lincoln, Florida Avenue intersection

By Zainie Qureshi, Staff Writer • July 7, 2022
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.

Make a good first impression at your next job interview

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • February 1, 2021
Students' concern varies over returning home for the holidays

Students’ concern varies over returning home for the holidays

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • November 25, 2020
Top 10 earners of the University

Top 10 earners of the University

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • November 5, 2020
Students stand in line at the Ikenberry Dining Hall on Tuesday evening. Some quarantined students have had difficulty receiving food from University Housing.

Quarantine meal plans fall through

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • September 24, 2020
The creators of the FinalsClub app, Ravi Patel, Rishi Masand and Vedant Mehta pose for a photo in a Zoom call.

FinalsClub app connects students even remotely

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • August 27, 2020
Tables line the edges of walkways on the quad as students inquire about the many RSOs being represented during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2018.

Quad Day 2020 turns virtual: Use these tips to guide your search

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • August 19, 2020
A decorated dorm room in Taft-Van Doren hall rests empty in August 2015.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, your perfect room won’t be either

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • August 17, 2020
A family helps carry their student’s belongings to their dorm during move-in on Aug. 22, 2019.

Take care of yourself on Move-In Day

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • August 17, 2020
Professor Steven Bradlow discusses his work concerning the 15 puzzle in a video interview by the Youtube channel Numberphile.

“Numberphile” sponsors mathematics professor

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • May 4, 2020
Professor Toni Burkhalter narrates in a video she posted on April 24 which details what her students and children have told her about being a student during the coronavirus pandemic.

ACES Professor addresses student, faculty difficulties amid COVID-19

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • April 30, 2020
Essential employees continue to hold community together

Essential employees continue to hold community together

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • April 21, 2020
COVID-19 demands response different from past pandemics

COVID-19 demands response different from past pandemics

By Zainab Qureshi, Longform Editor • April 10, 2020
A local man places mangos into his cart as a student volunteer smiles at the Wesley Food Pantry, 1203 W. Green St., on Feb. 20.

Unseen, unfed: Breaking the cycle

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • March 9, 2020
A local man places mangos into his cart as a student volunteer smiles at the Wesley Food Pantry, 1203 W. Green St., on Feb. 20.

Unseen, unfed: Seeking help

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020
A student volunteer pours syrup on a person's plate at the University Place Christian Church on the evening of February 19, 2020.

Unseen, unfed: Addressing the stigma

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
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