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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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BNAACC budget conversation allows Black students to express concern, discontent
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
Trump administration funding freeze upends University research
By Reyanna Paul and Aakarsh Garg
University Admin
Chancellor Robert Jones named next president of University of Washington
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang
2025 tuition, fees, housing cost increases: What you need to know
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News
Domonic Cobb, acting associate vice chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion and Belonging, speaks Monday at the SDRP meeting room during a BNAAC-hosted discussion addressing rumors surrounding the budget.
BNAACC budget conversation allows Black students to express concern, discontent
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 11, 2025
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
Hip-hop duo Atmosphere performs at the Canopy Club on Jan. 29.
Atmosphere delivers uplifting show during Canopy Club visit 
Features
Best buddies promotes power of friendship, helps end isolation
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
Lucas Borges and Liam Dee strive to make LiQuid Dreams an environment where DJs and artists can come together to collaborate.
LiQuid Dreams immerses community in electronic music 
By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • February 11, 2025
UI’s journey to preserve first sound on film
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025
‘You are loved’ Queering Faith event reconciles gender identity with God 
By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • February 9, 2025
UI’s oldest theater RSO provides opportunities for all
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | CoryxKenshin: A decade of representation, community, acceptance
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Opinion | Illinois’ 13th district shows importance of colleges to congressional districts 
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buzz ranks Super Bowl LIX advertisements
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Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis fist bumps the referees as the starting lineups are announced ahead of Illinois' Feb. 2 matchup against Ohio State.
Tuesday in Champaign: Skyy Clark returns, Kofi Cockburn to be honored
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • February 11, 2025
Sports
Senior guard Adalia McKenzie dives for a loose ball during a matchup against Nebraska on March 3, 2024.
Player grades, notes after 2-0 week for Illinois
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
Key moments from Illinois’ double-meet weekend
By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
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By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
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By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
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