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

Amrita Bhattacharyya

Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor

Hey everyone! I’m Amrita, the News Editor for The Daily Illini. I’m currently a junior double majoring in Political Science and Economics, with a minor in Public Relations. I’m from Gurnee, Illinois (read: Six Flags) and plan on attending law school after I graduate. Being editor has been the highlight of my college experience and I hope you all enjoy reading our stories as much as my section loves writing them! When I’m not working on a story, you can find me birdwatching, reading classic lit, tending to my coffee addiction, or biking around campus. If you have any news tips or just want to chat, my inbox is always open!

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How to combat homesickness when moving in  

How to combat homesickness when moving in  

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief August 10, 2021
Venetria K. Patton has been named Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS). Venetria K. Patton is a professor and administrator at Purdue and has started her role at The University of Illinois since Aug. 2.

UI appoints new dean of LAS

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief August 6, 2021
Festival goers at Lollapalooza walk between the T-Mobile and Lake Shore stages in Grant Park on Thursday. The Chicago festival took place during a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Lollapalooza returns in midst of pandemic

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief August 2, 2021
A golf cart drives past a Lollapalooza sign outside an entrance near East Ida B. Wells Drive and South Michigan Avenue on Tuesday in Chicago. The four-day festival starts Thursday after a year long hiatus.

Lollapalooza returns after one-year hiatus

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 28, 2021
A sign set-up in front of the YMCA shows people the Dump & Run is open. The Dump & Run will be take place from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19.

YMCA announces return of Dump & Run

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2021
Jordan Dziura is the new executive director of Illini Media. In his new position his first goal is helping the students.

Illini Media names new executive director

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 21, 2021
Seth Patterson checks Anirudh Nandella into the ARC Covid-19 testing center on Feb. 1. Shield CU is expanding their testing program to Parkland Community College on Wednesday.

SHIELD CU expands to Parkland Community College

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2021
Students board the 9B Brown MTD bus at a stop on Wright St on Oct. 4, 2019. CUMTD is offering a vaccine lottery to all employees in which they could potentially win 5,000 dollars on the first Friday of each month.

CUMTD kicks off vaccine lottery

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief July 2, 2021
Student Ryan Reeder takes a Covid spit test on Feb. 1. Illinois is moving into phase 5 of the covid plan with everything being fully open.

Illinois transitions into Phase 5, fully reopens

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2021
A Curbana sits outside of café in Urbana. Curbanas are beginning to be made outside of Urbana restaurants for people to enjoy their meals.

City of Urbana installs “Curbanas”

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2021
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