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

Bella Keys

A college senior poses for a photo outside of her home on May 2, 2020.

Remain festive despite quarantine blues

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer May 7, 2020
Apartment buildings line the streets of Champaign on Fourth and Chalmers streets on May 26. The rush of searching for a place to live each year can be overwhelming, especially if students don’t know where to begin.

Stay calm during apartment-hunting chaos

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer February 17, 2020
Gifts lay under a Christmas tree. Beyond celebrating the holiday season with loved ones back home, extend the celebration to your college bubble by creating traditions with your roommates.

Spend holiday break with your roommates

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer December 5, 2019
Bella Keys and her father stand in front of a sign at the Alpha Chi Omega house. Bella enjoys bonding with both her parents each Dads Weekend.

Teach your mom to be ‘one of the boys’

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer October 31, 2019
Establish boundaries to survive dorms

Establish boundaries to survive dorms

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer October 21, 2019
Students celebrate Unofficial at the KAM’s courtyard on March 1. The campus bar closes officially on Oct. 20 and will reopen in a new location.

10 things to do before KAM’s closes

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer October 14, 2019
As graduation approaches, make sure to enjoy your last weeks as an Illini.

Seniors should cherish last days on campus

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer April 29, 2019
Your moms favorite drink says a lot

Your mom’s favorite drink says a lot

By Bella Keys, Contributing Writer April 4, 2019
You can enjoy a mom-less Moms Weekend

You can enjoy a mom-less Moms Weekend

By Bella Keys, Contributing Writer April 4, 2019
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