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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

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UI scientist Bryan Maxwell runs for US Senate
UI scientist Bryan Maxwell runs for US Senate
By Santiago Gonzalez Ahuerma, Contributing Writer • Nov 21, 2025
Top Story
A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.
Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Top Photo
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Illini Ice Girl Sara Wodnicki chooses the winning puck after the “Chuck-a-Puck” game during the second intermission of a hockey game at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Nov. 14.
Illini Ice Girls skating with spirit
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2025
Street College brings hip-hop, STEM to Urbana Free Library
Street College brings hip-hop, STEM to Urbana Free Library
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Nov 18, 2025
Comedian Heather Shaw shakes things up
By Kelsey Hoevel, Contributing Writer • Nov 12, 2025
Opinion | Constant crisis coverage wears us down
Opinion | Constant crisis coverage wears us down
By Adi Jaiswal, Contributing Columnist • Nov 22, 2025
DI Social
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković shoots a three-pointer against Alabama at the United Center on Nov. 19.
No. 8 Illinois hosts LIU for Saturday matinee at home
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 21, 2025
Illinois lined up following its 75-65 win against Illinois State on Nov. 9 at the State Farm Center.
Column | Challenges, benefits for Illinois’ second road trip
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 22, 2025