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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

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UI’s most influential: Stephen Long, professor in plant biology
By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer
Potential changes to UI statutes spark academic freedom concerns
By Ryan Pearlman, Contributing Writer
University Admin
Potential changes to UI statutes spark academic freedom concerns
By Ryan Pearlman, Contributing Writer
UI expands Illinois Commitment eligibility
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
News
Two passerby take a look at a failed health inspection notice posted on the door of Japanese restaurant, Kaijken and Kyo Matcha located on 617 E. Green St. on Saturday afternoon.
Kajiken, Kyo Matcha fail health inspection, close indefinitely
By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter • December 21, 2024
Latest Issue
Top Story
Staff writer Grayson Hodson writes on the problematic paradox of productivity at the University.
Opinion | The problematic paradox of productivity
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Top Photo
Sophomore forward Carey Booth dunks the ball during pregame warmups on Dec. 10.
Illinois aims to defend 2023 Braggin’ Rights victory
Features
GayBar hosts valuable safe space for queer community
GayBar hosts valuable safe space for queer community
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • December 21, 2024
Man behind barn dance tradition reveals origin story
Man behind barn dance tradition reveals origin story
By Jessie Wang and Lauren Castaldo • December 18, 2024
CCES raises funds for household hazardous waste collection facility
By Kayla Constabileo, Contributing Writer • December 16, 2024
‘You’re about to get humbled’: Adapting to cold at UI
By Ethan Oskroba, Senior Copy Editor • December 13, 2024
UI alum talks Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest win
By Mary Piacente, News Editor • December 11, 2024
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Opinion | CoryxKenshin: A decade of representation, community, acceptance
Opinion | CoryxKenshin: A decade of representation, community, acceptance
By Jasmine Nichols, Columnist • December 22, 2024
Opinion | Illinois’ 13th district shows importance of colleges to congressional districts 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
Opinion | Misogyny doesn’t have consequences
By Hailey Cho, Columnist
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis does his pregame handshake as he enters the game against SIUE on Nov. 8.
Jakucionis fuels Illinois past Missouri in Braggin’ Rights
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • December 22, 2024
Sports
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis drives to the line against No. 1 Tennessee at State Farm Center on Dec. 14.
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By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • December 22, 2024
Illinois aims to defend 2023 Braggin’ Rights victory
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • December 22, 2024
Illinois lands transfer quarterback Ethan Hampton
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • December 21, 2024
Illinois gets scrappy win over Southern
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • December 21, 2024
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