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A guide to local, national domestic violence resources - The Daily Illini (opens the original)
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly one in four women and about one in six men experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any intimate partner relationship, where one partner uses it to gain or maintain control over the other, as defined by the U.S. Office on Violence Against Women. Domestic violence can be physical, emotional, sexual, economic, psychological or technological, according to the OVW. Here are some local —
UI, TechRise to host startup pitch competition with $25,000 prize - The Daily Illini (opens the original)
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In partnership with the University, P33 Chicago’s TechRise will host its annual startup pitch competition Thursday, where five companies will compete for $25,000 in funding. The competition will be at 5:00 p.m. at EnterpriseWorks, the startup incubator at Research Park. Five startup companies with geographical links to the University will compete. The companies are in the fields of artificial intelligence, agriculture, construction and e-commerce. The funding is non-dilutive, meaning the winner
UPDATED: Coroner identifies body found near Alma Mater - The Daily Illini (opens the original)
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UIPD confirmed Monday afternoon that the body found near Alma Mater Monday morning was 29-year-old Alex Rodriguez. According to the press release, officers found Rodriguez on a concrete bench at approximately 6:42 a.m. The Champaign County Coroner’s Office pronounced Rodriguez dead on scene. UIPD wrote that there is currently no evidence of foul play, and the death is believed to be accidental. UIPD is still investigating the death, and an autopsy has been scheduled. Rodriguez had no affiliation
How is UI trying to lower textbook and course material costs? - The Daily Illini (opens the original)
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As more textbooks shift from physical to digital and professors use more free resources, costs for students have dropped dramatically — by half nationally since 2007. The University has taken steps to keep up with the trend, such as expanding its Day1Access program. In most cases, University students must purchase their course materials, and these costs can add up. By expanding access, the University is working to make materials more affordable. The average U.S. college student spent $338 on req
Body found near Alma Mater - The Daily Illini (opens the original)
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A man was found dead Monday morning near Alma Mater, according to UIPD. UIPD is currently investigating. The body was found at approximately 6:42 a.m. A UIPD spokesperson wrote in an email to The Daily Illini that the preliminary investigation suggests there is no ongoing threat to the University community. They wrote that additional details will be released once confirmed. The Champaign County Coroner, Laurie Brauer, confirmed the deceased individual is male, according to WCIA. An autopsy has b
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