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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
The Huawei office is located at Research Park. The U.S. government has filed a criminal charge against Huawei and its leadership, and as a result, the University has cut ties with the company.

University terminates partnership with Huawei

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 29, 2019
This telescope captured the picture of the black hole. The image of the black hole was published April 10.

Black hole image marks beginning of new technological era

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 22, 2019
Quantum Rhapsodies at the Beckman Institute, on Wednesday.

Show explores science through art

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 15, 2019
Emily Knox explains the program in her office building on East Daniel Street on Sunday. Knox is an associate professor at the University in the School of Information Sciences.

UI plans new program for information sciences

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 8, 2019
Screenshot of the petition explaining the actions of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association started by Yulin Li, president of CSSA at the University.

Visa processing delays hinder international students

By Zihan Wang, Staff writer • March 25, 2019

UI allots $314.7 million for renovations

By Zihan Wang, Staff writer • March 14, 2019
Peter Goldsmith, lead researcher of the search for low-cost protein source.

Soy flour supplies high-quality protein on low budget

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • February 25, 2019
The Kronos Quartet pictured above is comprised of marquee guest artists and a part of Sonic Illinois.

Sonic Illinois returns to UI

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • February 21, 2019

Gestures help language acquisition

By Zihan Wang, Staff writer • February 11, 2019
Acting students Brandon Burditt (right) and Andrew Morrill (left) perform in “Hit the Wall” at the Studio Theatre at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday. Supertitles — subtitles above the stage — enhance audience experience.

Krannert plays promote inclusivity by adding supertitles

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
A group of University students implemented a project that allows for secondary school students in Cambodia to study English. Hack4Impact participants and Love Without Boundaries worked together to support students and prepare them for their futures.

UI group creates platform to teach English

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • January 31, 2019
Researchers acquire bacterial molecules for use in medicine

Researchers acquire bacterial molecules for use in medicine

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • January 14, 2019

New businesses open to appease students

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • December 17, 2018
A member of the bomb squad suits up to address a suspicious package left on the 1100 block of Sixth Street on Aug. 26.

UIPD exercises caution with alerts

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • December 10, 2018

Project aims to sequence genomes of all living species

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • November 26, 2018
Midterm elections saw a high number of voters despite the long lines at the polling locations. Large pushes to get students to vote made youth voters the driving factor behind increased diversity in local government.

UI students shape local election results despite long waits to vote

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
Anneka Vetter rebinds an old book before its eventual encasement in Fresh Press Studio’s case paper at the Oak Street Library on Friday. The studio is working to create sustainable paper.

Studio creates sustainable paper

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • November 8, 2018
Images captured use the cameras inspired by the eyes of mantis shrimp.

New camera imitates shrimp vision

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018
Water damage on the second floor of Illini Tower on Oct. 11. The first to fourth floors of the residence hall were flooded on Sept. 25 by a sprinkler in one of the apartments.

Illini Tower residents call for resolution of flooding

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • October 18, 2018
A tent is set up on the South Quad for Indigenous People's Day on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

Campus hosts first Indigenous People’s Day

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • October 8, 2018
Jalen West-Beard, junior in LAS, shares his Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Workshop experience with the Innovation LLC in ISR on Tuesday. This year’s workshop will feature representatives from View, Inc. and Malwarebytes, among others from Silicon Valley.

UI alumni share experience

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • October 1, 2018
Chirp app encourages a balanced social life

Chirp app encourages a balanced social life

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018
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[Photo] Graphene improves ancient gilding technique

By Karen Liu, News Editor • September 24, 2018
Students crowd the Activities and Recreation Center during the Engineering Career Fair on Tuesday. Over 7,000 students and 1,800 recruiters attended the fair.

Students prepare for career fair season

By Zihan Wang, Staff writer • September 17, 2018
Quiana Parler performs at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Opening Night Party: 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff. Musician Charlton Singeton also performed at the party on Friday.

Krannert commemorates 50 years of music, arts

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • September 10, 2018
Professor Qing Cao at the Materials Research Lab on August 31, 2018.

University hires new faculty over summer

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • September 4, 2018
Professor Murugesu Sivapalan gives lecture to students in the Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory on Wednesday. Sivapalan was awarded the Creativity Prize by the eighth Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water for his work in flood prevention.

Professor advances flood prediction research

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • August 30, 2018
Students should maintain healthy diet during finals week

Students should maintain healthy diet during finals week

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • May 3, 2018
Goldwater scholarship recipient Michael Toriyama poses with his research in Loomis Laboratory of Physics. In his research, Toriyama conducts simulations of ion radiation in semiconductors.

Four University students receive Goldwater Scholarship

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 26, 2018
Manjot Dhillon (left) and Paawa Dandona (right) celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month; The month is designed to educate about this culture.

University celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 19, 2018
White matter fiber architecture from the connectome.

Researchers explore decision-making process

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • April 5, 2018
Flyers depicting the “run, hide, fight” phrase were posted to residence halls and distributed to students.

UIPD distributes flyers to educate on housing safety

By Zihan Wang, Staff Writer • March 29, 2018
The Student Trustee Debate took place at Courtyard Cafe in Illini Union Tuesday night.

Student trustee candidates debate for position

By Zihan Wang, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2018
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