Lillie Salas

College seemed like the start of everything, and for the most part, being on campus catalyzed exactly that.  Yet, I am preparing to leave campus without the one thing I thought I would find: The Great College Love.  This isn’t really a colloquially-used term, but I find most people know what it is without much...

The third stage of the connection between conventional finance and Bitcoin has already occurred, albeit in a more significant and less publicized manner. The entry of global banks into crypto is being done in a much more measured and deliberate way: there have been no big, spectacular headlines of institutional entries, as seen in past...

For 20 years of my life, I had a unique problem. Some people would argue it wasn’t as bad as I made it out to be, but it felt huge to me … literally.  My boobs grew too big.  For a long time my breasts were the first things people noticed about me. Immediately the...

Blockchain technology, originally developed to support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has since expanded its reach across a variety of industries, driven by its ability to offer secure, transparent, and decentralized solutions. Blockchain’s versatility has led to its adoption in diverse sectors, such as supply chain management, healthcare, and online gaming. In supply chain management, companies use...

Kathryn Fitzgerald greeted her 10 a.m. Gentle Yoga attendees as each person filed in. She offered complimentary tea, asked about their families and prepared the studio space for her upcoming class.  Fitzgerald co-founded and established Amara Yoga & Arts in 2009. To this day, she handles the business’s operations, organizes programming and teaches a selection...

The National Weather Service issued an Emergency Alert for a tornado warning at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday, warning of severe thunderstorms, quarter-sized hail and potential flying debris.  “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building,” the weather alert warned. The NWS detected a severe...

An oasis in a desert, a sanctuary amid the chaos and a light at the end of a tunnel — Caffe Paradiso provides a cup of coffee that will make you forget your troubles with its extensive range of roasts, lattes and blends.  This quaint java joint on Lincoln Avenue is frequented by the local...

One thousand beds and 184 properties make up Roland Realty — the popular leasing company known for its creation of students’ beloved Seniorland. Sitting on First Street, its office sees prospective tenants enter through its doors each year in hopes they will have a property passed down to them. Roland Realty has amassed a large...

Thirty-one-year-old Liam Payne, former member of UK-based boy band One Direction, died Wednesday after falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina, according to state police. It is unknown whether or not the fall was intentional or accidental. Witnesses said the incident happened after 5 p.m. According to the Associated Press, a guest at the hotel...

The streets are once again alive with the sounds of unassuming freshmen, crammed MTD buses and professors carrying their satchels of coursework to classes. As I set foot upon our campus’ historic soil, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of energy — a newfound sense of hope for this next semester. How I’ve missed...

At the start of every academic year, thousands of students step foot onto the University’s campus anticipating fruitful semesters filled with friends, deadlines and many a trip to the campus haunts. Whether you’re re-entering the bustling cities of Champaign and Urbana or arriving for the very first time, the start of the year reminds many...

The air has a cold bite to it and you’ve spent days going back and forth from the grocery store because of forgotten ingredients for your latest project. You sit down and enjoy the calm before the storm on Thanksgiving Eve. Closing your eyes and recollecting on the past week’s chaotic festivities of meal prepping,...

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Actor Matthew Perry was reported dead by TMZ on Oct. 28. He was 54 years old. The “Friends” star was discovered in his Los Angeles home jacuzzi in an apparent drowning on Saturday afternoon just after 4 p.m. According to TMZ, law enforcement said first responders were sent to his home with a call regarding...

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As alumni, parents and all other visitors visit the University’s campus once again to celebrate Homecoming, people may begin to wonder which bar is right for them. Out of the many to choose from, each bar has its own distinct atmosphere to accommodate someone’s drinking needs.   Joe’s Brewery The glowing neon sign located on...

This interview has been edited for clarity.  Faculty, students and organizers of La Casa Cultural Latina filled a banquet hall in the Illini Union on Friday to recognize Latino alumni and faculty.  The Latinx Symposium aimed to highlight “Latina/o/x/e excelencia and achievement” through a series of interactive panel discussions lasting from noon to 5 p.m.,...

Students may have spotted Ballet Folklorico Mitotiani on campus at least once. With their colorful faldas and unique costuming, the group is hard to miss. As the members complete each step, their shoes make noise to accent and follow the rhythm of traditional Mexican music. The styles of folklorico vary within specific regions of Mexico,...

During his time at The Daily Illini, Dave Cullen worked as a news reporter with a local politics beat. He spoke with prominent politicians, even bringing his journalistic skills to the back of George H. W. Bush’s limousine as an undergraduate student. Cullen said he did not feel confident about the interview with Bush, but...

That time of the year, which practically every student dreads, is here. It’s time for finals. Many students could have a love-hate relationship with the end of the second semester. It is so close to summer break, but each day nearing the end is another essay, another test and another deadline. How does an individual...