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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

The Daily Illini Recruitment Nights 2020

The Daily Illini Recruitment Nights 2020

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor August 29, 2020

 The Daily Illini will host our recruitment nights on September 2nd and 3rd at 6:30 via zoom.

Representatives from RSOs promote their organizations during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2017.

Virtual Quad Day 2020

By Shana Olivero August 27, 2020

 The University of Illinois held its annual Quad Day this year the Sunday before classes start. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university tradition...

At the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Neil Street, supporters of the protest create an aid station offering free water and hand sanitizer.

Peaceful protesters march through Champaign-Urbana

By The Daily Illini Video Staff June 2, 2020

 Peaceful protesters marched through the Champaign-Urbana community in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Protestors occupy the intersection of Green and Third streets while organizers speak.

Protests continue in Champaign

By The Daily Illini Video Staff June 1, 2020

 Several businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area were the target of looters in response to the growing protests that began last week in conjunction...

Highlights from the '19-'20 school year

Highlights from the ’19-’20 school year

By Shana Olivero and Alex Aguilera May 20, 2020

 A compilation of moments in sports and student life from the 2019-2020 school year.

An example of what a zoom conference call looks like. University of Illinois online classes that are taught through zoom look and function very similarly.

Out-of-State Students adjust to online courses in quarantine

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor May 8, 2020

 During the shift to online classes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, students adjusted to unusual changes from course work to moving off campus. Out-of-state...

Virtual Illini Film Festival

Virtual Illini Film Festival

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor April 22, 2020

 The annual Illini Film Festival will be streamed virtually on May 2, 2020 on the College of Media website. This student film festival is looking...

COVID-19 shifts Spring semester online

COVID-19 shifts Spring semester online

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor April 2, 2020

 The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced Universities and schools across the country to shut down and turn to online learning for the remainder of the Spring...

37th Annual International Dinner

37th Annual International Dinner

By The Daily Illini Video Staff March 14, 2020

Held by The University YMCA and The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), the 37th Annual International Dinner & Performance Night...

Former Illinois basketball player Tyler Underwood stands with his family, including basketball Head Coach Brett Underwood, during senior night on March 8 at State Farm Center.

Illini win on Senior Night

By The Daily Illini Video Staff March 10, 2020

 Illinois finished the 2020 season with a win over Iowa and a 21-10 record. They are also a fourth seed going into the Big Ten tournament.

A student walks past the Foellinger Auditorium COVID-19 testing tent on the Main Quad on Aug. 21. According to a Massmail sent on Thursday, students will be granted building access from the time they receive a negative test result until 11:59 p.m. on the fourth day after they take the test.

Vote Yes for the Media Fee Renewal

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor March 4, 2020

 Voting Yes for the Media Fee Renewal during the 2020 Campus Student Elections will allow for continued support of the Illini Media Company, which...

Illinois vs. Nebraska Highlights

Illinois vs. Nebraska Highlights

By Alec Busse and Salman Amindavar February 29, 2020

 In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Illinois' win over Nebraska on Feb. 24.

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