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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Campus News
Moms Weekend 2024: Live Coverage
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New ISC president, vice president discuss goals for term
By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Andy Cho
University Admin
Chancellor Jones addresses temporary resolution to Illini Union encampment
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Michael Bales and Athena Ly
What to expect from upcoming NTFC union negotiations
By Alice Mei, Contributing Writer
News
Assistant Professor Augustus Wood from the School of Labor & Employment Relations speaks to students in the encampment on the morning of Wed. May 1.
UI professor details risks faculty run while supporting student protest
By Michael Bales, Senior Copy Editor • May 1, 2024
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An attendee is taken into custody by UIPD during a Palestine encampment in front of Alma Mater on Friday morning.
Live coverage: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater
Features
Exciting new additions to CU await students in Fall 2024
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
Students and community members walk around and sit by Boneyard Creek in Urbana.
10 of the best study spots on campus
By Ethan Oskroba, Senior Copy Editor • May 1, 2024
What we’ll miss from campus in the upcoming year
By Anna Koh, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
April as “Autism Acceptance Month” sparks debate
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
Best kept campus secrets you should know
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Contributing Writer • April 30, 2024
Opinions
Opinion | What a general lack of effort to see the solar eclipse says about our elections
Opinion | What a general lack of effort to see the solar eclipse says about our elections
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist • May 1, 2024
Opinion | Indigenous history education needs a serious upgrade
By Aaron Anastos, Columnist
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Satire | Opinion | Become part of the pro-death movement today
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buzz Music
Black musicians highlight diversity in CU music scene, push for intentional inclusivity, representation
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter
NLE Choppa delivers high-energy set after 3-hour delay
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Civil War’ showcases wartime journalists, catches audience off guard
By Suzette Murillo, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Invincible’ returns with a powerful second season
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Senior Ben Humrichous holds the basketball for the University of Evansville Aces.
Brad Underwood continues portal heater, gets commitment from Ben Humrichous
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • April 30, 2024
Sports
New Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and quarterback Caleb Williams pose for photographs at Halas Hall on April 26.
Column: Bears 2024 draft grades
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • May 1, 2024
Illinois dives past No. 24 Indiana State in midweek run-rule victory
By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024
BREAKING: Hawkins enters transfer portal while keeping name in NBA Draft
By Ben Fader and Sahil Mittal • April 30, 2024
4-star recruit Dennis enters transfer portal
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2024
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