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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
Bielema sparks new military appreciation campaign
By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor
Bostic staying in the family
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter
University Admin
Research assistants vote in unionization election
By Aakarsh Garg and Qaasim Jatoi
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. discusses vision after approval as chancellor
By Sam Gregerman, Editor-in-Chief
News
Gisselle Rosas-Camacho, a research specialist at the DNA sequencing lab in the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center, pipettes DNA samples on Nov. 7, 2024. The facility, directed by Alvaro Hernandez, offers DNA sequencing and fragment analysis to academics, government agencies and companies.
Students fuel innovation at UI
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • July 17, 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
Joshua Harris, head of media preservation, cranking the polyester copy film through device to better view the contents.
UI’s journey to preserve first sound on film
Features
Minors, certificates, adjunct majors? Oh my!
By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • July 19, 2025
After doubts, student finds his place at UI
By Audrey Lutz, Summer Editor • July 17, 2025
Study abroad transforms the unknown into home
By Chloe Barbarise, Special Sections Editor • July 17, 2025
UI professors stress importance of attendance
By Anna Williams, Summer Editor • July 17, 2025
UI students debunk ‘useless majors’
By Sienna Nicosia, Staff Writer • July 17, 2025
Opinions
A phone screen is lit up with a call from "Mom." Columnist Alexander Fako ponders how best to manage communicating with your family while maintaining independence, and he argues for the benefits of scheduling time to connect with your empty-nesters.
Opinion | The fine art of calling your parents in college
By Alexander Fako, Columnist • July 17, 2025
DI Voices | The distance is worth every mile
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter
DI Voices | Finding myself through transferring
By Sam Gregerman, Editor-in-Chief
Letter to the Editor | Why young people are turning toward the law
By Reyna Jain
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Latest Men's Basketball
The Fighting Illini starters take the floor and huddle before tip-off on Jan. 8, 2024.
Music City hoops
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 16, 2025
Sports
Quarterback Luke Altmyer winds up for a big throw as players clash around him during the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.
Strong 2024 season brings high expectations for Illinois football
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • July 17, 2025
Illinois’ rivalries through the years
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • July 17, 2025
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By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 16, 2025
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