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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

Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor, Assistant Daytime News Editor

Hi! I’m Clare Budin, a sophomore in political science. Before becoming an assistant daytime editor, I was a news reporter at The Daily Illini. It’s an honor to be in a role that helps to support our mission of exceptional journalism at the University. Some of my other interests are listening to classic rock, discovering great restaurants on campus, trying out new makeup techniques, and watching Pride and Prejudice for the 100th time.

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Students walk across the main quad between class periods on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Attorney General releases alert on coronavirus scams

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 11, 2020
Some of the paper work previously used by census takers.

CU, organizations team up for census kickoff

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 10, 2020
VeoRides are bikes open to the public for use through their app. The bikes are currently found laying around all over campus.

Spring resurgence could see return of Veorides

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 10, 2020

University alumnus, former CEO Jack Welch dies at 84

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 2, 2020
Ann Coulter speaking at the 2013 CPAC in Washington D.C. on March 16, 2013.

Conservative author Ann Coulter to speak on campus

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • February 26, 2020
Green Street Pizza Hut to close in March

Green Street Pizza Hut to close in March

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • February 21, 2020

It’s not your roommate, it’s you

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 17, 2020
The outdoor lounge at Octave Apartments. Assistant Special Sections Editor Clare Budin suggests that students avoid the hype of luxury apartments and stick to budget deals.

Avoid luxury apartment hype, opt for good deals

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • February 17, 2020
Students attend trivia night at Murphy’s Pub Apr. 7, 2019.

Clean energy event raises discussion of nuclear power

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • February 5, 2020

Urbana announces purchase, renovation of historic hotel

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • January 28, 2020
'Rise and grind' mentality doesn't determine success

‘Rise and grind’ mentality doesn’t determine success

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special sections editor • January 27, 2020
Chancellor Jones speaks on the state of the university on Friday afternoon at the Illini Union.

Leaders address accomplishments, challenges in State of University address

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime Editor • January 24, 2020
The front entrance to Phoenix Botanical, located at 1704 S. Neil St., a marijuana dispensary located in Champaign. House Bill 1438, passed in Illinois on May 31, states anyone 21 or older can possess, purchase and use limited amounts of cannabis starting Jan. 1.

Local governments share support for marijuana dispensaries

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime Editor • January 21, 2020
The Solar Power Panel Farm near First Street and Windsor Road has been in operation since December 2015. The University has recently agreed to a contract on creating a new solar farm.

University finalizes agreement with energy company for newest solar farm

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 11, 2019
People make a Kirby snow sculpture on the Main Quad. Although holiday traditions can be fun, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from cheery carols to do an alternate activity.

Spread holiday cheer without sacrificing your sanity

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 5, 2019
Protestors march and chant in front of Lincoln Hall on Sept. 21 for the Climate March.

Students for Environmental Concerns plan second climate strike

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 4, 2019
Champaign church holds 10th annual Christmas dinner

Champaign church holds 10th annual Christmas dinner

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 3, 2019
The Illinois Terminal, located on 45 E. University Ave. provides Amtrak and bus services for patrons to travel to another city or state.

Congressman announces $17 million grant for MTD expansion

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • November 21, 2019
University activists host events, rally defending DACA recipients

University activists host events, rally defending DACA recipients

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • November 12, 2019
The entrance of the Main Library on Wright Street on Jan. 27, 2019.

Former University employee accused of theft from music library, court date set for January

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • November 7, 2019
Jim Jones poses with his daughter at the Illini Dads 5k on Sunday.

Illini Dads Association announces 2019 grant winners

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor, Assistant Special Sections Editor • November 6, 2019
Michael LeRoy, professor in Law, photographed a pickup truck with a Confederate flag attached. Several reports to police were made Wednesday night on the driver shouting racial slurs.

UIPD responds to Confederate flag incident

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 25, 2019
The house is locarted on first street. Greek living often comes with the ability to live away fromm the hustle and bustle of campus.

What to expect when going Greek

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 21, 2019
Crowds gather on the Main Quad to enjoy the weather. This took place during Mom’s Weekend, on April 6.

Homecoming activities for all ages

By Clare Budin, Assistant Special Sections Editor • October 14, 2019
The State Farm Center is pictured on Feb. 25.

State Farm Center cancels concerts

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 7, 2019
Brother Jed preaches on the Main Quad of the University of Illinois campus. Brother Jed and his wife, who goes by the name Sister Cindy, have been preaching on college campuses for years.

Campus preacher Brother Jed sparks conversation on free speech

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 3, 2019
Foxconn partners with University for $100 million tech center

Foxconn partners with University for $100 million tech center

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime Staff Report • October 2, 2019
New recycling bins have been installed throughout the halls of the Illini Union. Professor Don Fullerton received a grant to fund research on different green materials.

Professor receives national grant for green product designs

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 2, 2019
University Massmail alerts students of mumps case

University Massmail alerts students of mumps case

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 30, 2019
A police car initiates a traffic stop on Pennsylvania Avenue. UIPD released a report Thursday summing up statistics on crime and fire-related incidents from 2016 to 2018.

University Police releases report on campus safety statistics

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 27, 2019
Gies College of Business celebrates the donation from the Gies Family at the Business Instructional Facility on Oct. 26, 2017. Michael Conrad, graduate student in Labor and Employment Relations, points to low unemployment numbers and opportunities in the job market for reassurance about students finding employment upon graduation.

Students remain optimistic amid recession fears

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Reporter • September 26, 2019
University of Illinois System President, Tim Killeen speaks at graduation. The UI System Board of Trustees recently approved the budget for fiscal year 2020, giving Kileen a $100,000 one-time reward for his work in fiscal year 2019. Kileen's total salary, combined with the reward for 2019 was $700,000.

UI System Board of Trustees approves nearly $7 billion budget for 2020

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 20, 2019
CU encourages support of black-owned businesses

CU encourages support of black-owned businesses

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 16, 2019
The Illini Student Government meets on the second floor of the Illini Union on Sunday.

Student government shines spotlight on campus concerns

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 12, 2019
Counter-protestors confront an anti-Semitic speaker on the Main Quad Tuesday. Rabbi Ariel Naveh, a senior Jewish educator at Hillel said he wasn’t shocked by the speaker’s presence. Others also expressed disappointment and shock.

Anti-Semitic speaker reflects increased acts of campus bigotry

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 11, 2019

ECE shares news of graduate student’s unexpected death

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 4, 2019
Poet Laureate of the United States Joy Harjo is pictured on June 6. Harjo is the first Native American to serve as poet laureate and is a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation.

First Native American poet laureate inspires diversity in UI classes

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • September 3, 2019
The News-Gazette building is pictured in downtown Champaign on Friday. On Sunday, the News-Gazette announced it will no longer be publishing a Monday paper.

News-Gazette Media to sell almost all assets

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 30, 2019

University police officer faces sexual harassment allegations

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 30, 2019
A smoke-free campus sign is displayed in parking lot E2 by the Architecture Building on Aug. 28. To combat the rise in popularity of smokeless tobacco products among college students, the University has revised its campus policy to include all tobacco products and vaping devices.

University bans all tobacco products

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 29, 2019
Decorations hang in a dorm room in Carr Hall of the Pennsylvania Avenue residence halls. Plants or posters can help you customize your tiny living space.

How to Make Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 23, 2019

The Daily Illini police blotter for March 25

By Clare Budin, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 26, 2019
A research participant falls onto a mat during a fall test. These tests are intended to minimize the amount of injuries senior citizens receive after falls.

Study aims to reduce fall injuries

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • March 4, 2019
Source: Gallup

Same-sex marriage legalization boosts satisfaction

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • March 4, 2019
The lobby interior of the Chez Center.

Legion post to be established for commemoration of alumna

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • February 27, 2019
Lecture Room 223 in Gregory Hall on Sunday.

Professors advocate limits on harassment

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • February 18, 2019
Julia Kelly looks at a painting at Krannert Art Museum’s “Between The Buildings” exhibit on Feb. 1, 2019.

UI grants $2 million to arts, humanities

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • February 4, 2019
Source: Edurisk

Professor calls for change in student-faculty policies

By Clare Budin, Senior Writer • January 28, 2019

Millennials remain positive though living costs increase

By Clare Budin, Senior Reporter • January 22, 2019
Conference connects adoptees with Asian heritage, culture

Conference connects adoptees with Asian heritage, culture

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • January 14, 2019
Vending machines stocked with energy drinks, sugary sodas and convenient snacks at the Illini Union. While students are busy with finals, it is important to maintain healthy habits, including a nutritious diet and exercise.

Healthy habits help decrease stress levels

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • December 13, 2018
Arboretum at sunset on Friday. The climate change report, co-authored by University researchers, is encouraging local efforts to battle the effects of climate change. The report warns on the dangers of climate change.

Climate change report calls for local action

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • December 6, 2018
Willard Airport in Savoy is encouraging the community to fly locally. The airport is trying to connect with the University to reach more students and faculty.

Willard launches ‘Fly Local’ campaign

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • November 29, 2018

Research explores key to collaboration

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
Lab engineers in the Health Care Engineering Systems Center demonstrate sensors that measure patients’ vitals (blood sugar, heart rate, etc) and connect ongoing data to an iCloud system that can be shared with the patients’ doctor on a dummy/mannequin.

Grant aids aging with disabilities

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018
Illinois saw a record-breaking pumpkin yield ahead of fall festivals this year due to ideal weather prolonging the growing season.

Pumpkin yield highest in 20 years ahead of fall celebrations

By Clare Budin, Staff Writer • October 28, 2018
Camp Healing Heart helps children and teenagers recover from deaths of loved ones through different activities.

Student volunteers aid grieving children

By Clare Budin, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2018
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts introduced new assisted-listening devices for patrons who are hard of hearing.

Krannert device to aid hearing

By Clare Budin, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2018
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