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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

A bartender serves drinks to people celebrating in KAM's on Unofficial on March 2. Assistant features editor Marissa explains official and unofficial University traditions students can choose to take part in.

Unofficial 2018: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report March 2, 2018

Friday kicks off the 22nd annual Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Before heading out for the drinking holiday, be sure to know your rights....

GEO contract negotiations, explained

GEO contract negotiations, explained

By Heather Schlitz, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

As an eleventh-hour bargaining session failed to produce a contract that could avert a strike, the Graduate Employees’ Organization began their strike...

Students Hui Yi Koh, Mark Guo, and Ming Lin man the giveaways table.  The third annual Yule Ball took place at the I Hotel Conference on Friday, Jan. 19.

Harry Potter Alliance hosts annual Yule Ball for charity

By Sarah O’Beirne, Staff writer January 22, 2018

It was a night of witchcraft and wizardry as the Harry Potter Alliance held its annual Yule Ball. The third annual event took place Friday night at...

Illini Moms on the Quad

By Charlotte Collins and Ju Yeon Kim April 9, 2017

University of Illinois welcomes all mothers on campus this weekend to enjoy some quality time together.

WATCH: Cracked debuts Green Street storefront

By Charlotte Collins and JuYeon Kim March 28, 2017

  The breakfast food truck expands to their first brick and mortar location on Green Street.

WATCH: Science and fun collide at Engineering Open House

By Jean Kang, Video editor March 12, 2017

Thousands of students, children, and families attended the Engineering Open House at the University of Illinois's engineering quad on March 10, and March...

Illlinois head coach John Groce walks back to the bench during a timeout in the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Tuesday, January 31. The Illini lost 57-43.

WATCH: Recap of John Groce firing

By Eli Schuster, Assistant Sports Editor for Video March 11, 2017

WATCH: Unofficial student reactions

By Emily Steinmetz and Janet Kang March 4, 2017

U of I students talk about their plans, experiences, and thoughts on Unofficial. Clarification: The student shown at 0:38, Herbagaskara Pramudita Aji,...

Illinois' Leron Black (12) goes up for a layup during the game against Michigan State at State Farm Center on Wednesday, March 1.

WATCH: Illinois vs. Michigan St. men’s basketball highlights

By Eli Schuster, Assistant Sports Editor for Video March 2, 2017

Easy Unofficial Drink Ideas

By Jean Kang, Video Editor March 2, 2017

Watch this video for fun and easy drink recipes to make for Unofficial.

Illinois' Malcolm Hill (21) high fives Tracy Abrams (13) after Abrams hit a three during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

WATCH: Illinois vs. Northwestern men’s basketball highlights

By Eli Schuster, Assistant Sports Editor for Video February 23, 2017

WATCH: Muslim solidarity prayer on campus

By Janet Kang, Videographer February 13, 2017

The Muslim Student Association joined together on Monday for a solidarity prayer on the Quad. It hosted the prayer in order to raise awareness of who they...

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