I am a journalism student focusing on news-editorial writing with a minor in politicalsScience. I transferred into the University in fall 2016 from a community college and began working as a news reporter at The Daily Illini. After spending time as a reporter, I was chosen as the News Editor for the 2017–2018 term. If I'm not working on a story, I'm usually alternating between episodes of The Office and Parks and Recreation, eating breakfast foods or convincing myself to go on a run.
Jessica Bursztynsky, News Editor
| Dec 03, 2018 | UI system repeatedly denies Daily Illini FOIA requests (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Suburban Express faces default judgment (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Salaries of UI chancellors and vice chancellors (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Budget cuts rock future of UI literary magazine (Story) |
| Sep 19, 2018 | UI business alumnus pushes for mental health awareness (Story) |
| Sep 17, 2018 | UI donors questioned for potential role in opioid crisis (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2018 | Jessica Tries: Giving blood (Story) |
| Aug 27, 2018 | KAM’s to take over ‘best’ of Firehaus, The Clybourne (Story) |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Firehaus, Cly’s closing in September (Story) |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Jessica Tries: Milking goats (Story) |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Allegedly armed suspect was carrying air pellet pistol (Story) |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Police shoot allegedly armed student in Campustown (Story) |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Pygmalion festival announces lineup, ticket sales (Story) |
| Jun 11, 2018 | New visa limitations could put Chinese graduate student enrollment at risk (Story) |
| Jun 07, 2018 | Yingying Zhang’s boyfriend, Xiaolin Hou, makes statement regarding anniversary of disappearance (Story) |
| Jun 06, 2018 | Chinese Students and Scholars Association to hold memorial for Yingying Zhang (Story) |
| May 20, 2018 | Five things to take part in this fall (Story) |
| May 16, 2018 | Rauner appoints Perl to last spot of UI trustee board (Story) |
| May 13, 2018 | Victim targeted in overnight shooting (Story) |
| Mar 28, 2018 | UI professor denies sexual assault allegations (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2018 | UI professor accused of sexual assault for over two decades to resign in August (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2018 | GEO protesters occupy second building as bargaining session continues (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2018 | Christensen trial pushed to 2019 (Story) |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Suburban Express notes Canada in Valentine’s Day promotion (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2018 | Third arrest made for Urbana house party shooting (Story) |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Professor not charged with unauthorized videotaping of former Chief portrayer (Story) |
| Jan 23, 2018 | UI professor arrested for unauthorized videotaping (Story) |
| Jan 21, 2018 | Shots fired at Urbana house party (Story) |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Assault of student leads to Campus Safety Notice (Story) |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Interim dean named for College of Engineering (Story) |
| Dec 18, 2017 | A timeline of Christensen’s case regarding the kidnapping of Yingying Zhang (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2017 | Suburban Express owner sends second apology after UI condemns company (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2017 | University responds to Suburban Express advertisement (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Suburban Express sends controversial Christmas email (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2017 | Paintball shootings prompt UIPD campus safety notice (Story) |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Ameya Pawar drops out of race for governor (Story) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Christensen charged in kidnapping of missing Chinese scholar (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2017 | UI student witnessed aftermath of Vegas attacks (Story) |
| Oct 03, 2017 | Christensen facing either life in prison or death penalty if found guilty (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2017 | From Illinois to Playboy: Remembering Hugh Hefner (Story) |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Green Street shooter convicted with first-degree murder (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Students continue fight against Title IX plans (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2017 | University plans to keep resources amidst Title IX pushback (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Professor involved in email scandal’s standing unknown, continues to contact students (Story) |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 100 days later, vigil for Zhang planned (Story) |
| Sep 12, 2017 | UI professor leaves after email scandal refusing to accommodate student (Story) |
| Sep 10, 2017 | Christensen’s attorneys granted request to leave case (Story) |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Alleged kidnapper’s attorneys ask to be removed from case (Story) |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Daily Show’s Trevor Noah coming to State Farm Center (Story) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | From the lecture hall to the campaign trail (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Cut power line affects campus emergency phones (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Missing scholar’s alleged kidnapper facing tricky legal process (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Confusion follows retiring of ‘War Chant’ (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 80 days after apparent kidnapping, Yingying Zhang remains missing (Story) |
| Aug 27, 2017 | Quad Day survival guide (Story) |
| Aug 24, 2017 | What to do when you have a problem with… (Story) |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Family of kidnapped scholar remains hopeful, asks for government support (Story) |
| Aug 19, 2017 | University astronomers celebrate total solar eclipse (Story) |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Campustown comes alive again with sidewalk sales (Story) |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Performance of Vagina Monologues to benefit Courage Connection (Story) |
| Aug 09, 2017 | Japan House to host third annual Matsuri festival (Story) |
| Aug 07, 2017 | Young Dems hosting Women in Politics Panel (Story) |
| Aug 03, 2017 | Urbana First Fridays celebrates full year of festivals (Story) |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Illinois ousted on list of top 10 party schools (Story) |
| Aug 01, 2017 | How to get involved in a Big Ten school when you dislike sports (Story) |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Break into CU’s vibrant music scene (Story) |
| Aug 01, 2017 | A caffeinated state of bean: where to get your coffee fix this school year (Story) |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Pie Run lets you have your pie and eat it too (Story) |
| Jul 24, 2017 | The Script to perform at the State Farm Center (Story) |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Roger Ebert to be inducted into Chicago Literary Hall of Fame (Story) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Governor appoints new trustee, first local representative in years (Story) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | University names interim Chief Financial Officer (Story) |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Illinois Athletics to host free movie night at Memorial Stadium (Story) |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Local foundations receive donation from Yahoo (Story) |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Big Church Night Out tour to stop in Champaign (Story) |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Get some produce and donate blood while you’re at it (Story) |
| Jul 07, 2017 | MCORE resumes, Illini Union restaurants close temporarily (Story) |
| Jul 06, 2017 | University to receive state funding as Illinois passes first budget in years (Story) |
| Jul 06, 2017 | Carle Illinois College of Medicine adds to leadership team (Story) |
| Jul 05, 2017 | MCORE project halts as state enters third year without budget (Story) |
| Jul 03, 2017 | University receives competitive grant from USDA (Story) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Pygmalion festival announces lineup, pass sales (Story) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Phishing scam targets University (Story) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Wire damage causes power outage (Story) |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Women’s Resource Center moves, hosting open house (Story) |
| Jun 19, 2017 | University to offer $40,000 reward in missing scholar case (Story) |
| Jun 11, 2017 | UIPD searching for missing visiting scholar (Story) |
| May 31, 2017 | Champaign Chipotle locations affected by data breach (Story) |
| May 24, 2017 | Caribbean Grill set to open permanent location (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2017 | Former University student gets 10 years in prison after killing newborn (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Cracked expands from food truck to permanent location (Story/Media) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | University YMCA selected for startup program (Story) |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Food insecurity creates silent problem for University students (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2017 | KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license (Story) |
| Mar 06, 2017 | Illini Republicans new logo continues debate over the Chief likeness (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2017 | How much beer it would take Alma Mater to turn up on Unofficial (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2017 | University officials discuss Unofficial attire, planning budget (Story) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | State Farm Center increasing security protocols (Story) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Emily Blue donates album sales to RACES (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2017 | WWE Live is returning to the State Farm Center (Story) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Gov. Rauner voices support for higher education through a Facebook live Q&A (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Below the waves: University researchers map unknown parts of the earth’s surface (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2017 | One of the largest CU road construction projects ever to begin in March (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2017 | Legality questioned on Trump’s order to cut funding for sanctuary cities (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2017 | As public perceives increase in crime, statistics say otherwise (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | University appoints new vice chancellor for advancement (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2017 | UI students develop new transportation possibilities for SpaceX (Story) |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Community members to march for women’s rights (Story) |
| Dec 27, 2016 | RACES searches for hope amid Illinois budget crisis (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2016 | Free Reading Day activities provide stress relief (Story) |
| Dec 08, 2016 | STD rates are rising, most likely affecting UI students (Story) |
| Dec 05, 2016 | TedxUIUC showcases growth of women in STEM related fields (Story) |
| Dec 01, 2016 | Elections open for students to vote on ISS Constitution (Story) |
| Dec 01, 2016 | Red Herring hosts event against Dakota Access Pipeline (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2016 | [email protected] brings convenience to campus (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2016 | University’s Tunnel of Oppression sheds light on campus hardships (Story) |
| Nov 08, 2016 | Illini Republicans gather for final presidential showdown (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2016 | Themed trivia nights debut at Brother’s (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2016 | The Other Half of the Ballot Debate shows students third party options (Story) |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Urbana Police Department investigates attempted murder (Story) |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Millennials experience stress in high numbers as election day approaches (Story) |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Back in business: Students can now study abroad in Cuba (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2016 | The Hub, a new gastropub opens near campus (Story) |
| Sep 28, 2016 | Illini Democrats and Republicans watch, reflect on presidential debate (Story) |