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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

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University News
Illinois student wins international award for thesis on asylum justice
By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor
UI alum draws against Manny Pacquiao’s son in pro boxing debut
By Santiago Gonzalez Ahuerma, Contributing Writer
University Admin
UI Senate rejects online Language Other Than English requirement reduction
By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman
UI to remove DEI statement from faculty promotion, tenure applications
By Ryan Pearlman and Vanessa Turner
News
An Urbana firefighter crosses Lincoln Avenue while responding to a fire inside Lincoln Avenue Residence on Oct. 24. Urbana’s city council and mayor have appointed an Interim Fire Chief, Tal Prendergast, to serve until June.
Urbana leaders appoint interim fire chief
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Dec 10, 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
Features
Families pet and take pictures with reindeer at Hardy's Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, IL on Dec. 6. The ranch has many activities for families including their reindeer tour, hayrides and a play area for children.
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch transcends time
By Kelsey Hoevel, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2025
AI innovation tests the boundaries of learning
AI innovation tests the boundaries of learning
By Maraya Petrova, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2025
Bevier Café serves affordable meals, life skills
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2025
CFE takes center stage, unveils ‘Feast of Fools’ showcase 
By Lauren Castaldo, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Dec 5, 2025
Campus habitats support massive bird migration
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • Dec 5, 2025
Opinions
Students study on the second floor of the Grainger Engineering Library on Oct. 4, 2024.
Opinion | When grading becomes a political risk, we lose
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist • Dec 10, 2025
Opinion | Under federal pressure, will administrators stand for our campus?
By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist
Editorial | Trump’s hypocrisy threatens research, UI endures
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
Opinion | Zohran has a great future, the Democratic Party does not
By Hajera Quadri, Contributing Columnist
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Review | Top 10 Albums of 2025
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Urbana Hootenanny brings acoustic music to Rose Bowl Tavern
By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer
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Review | ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ perfects tacky horror
By Calissa Stevens, Staff Writer
Review | ‘The Running Man’ chases thrills, stumbles along the way
By Sonali Khanna, Contributing Writer
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Freshman forward David Mirković shoots against a UConn defender at Madison Square Garden.
No. 13 Illinois outlasts Ohio State for physical first Big Ten victory
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 9, 2025
Sports
University alum Larry Gies shakes head coach Brad Underwood's hand after Illiinois defeated Tennessee in Nashville on Dec. 6. Gies donated $100 million to the Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics earlier this year.
Music City Madness: How sports build community across fanbases
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 13, 2025
Illini secure Braggin’ Rights win
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 11, 2025
Illinois sets sights on Braggin’ Rights
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2025
No. 13 Illinois outlasts Ohio State for physical first Big Ten victory
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