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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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University News
UI alum donates $10 million for new science center
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer
DRES housing encounters high return rate
By Abrahám Chávez, Staff Writer
University Admin
Chancellor Jones addresses Election Day, voter registration in Massmail
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter
UI System approves $8.3 billion operating budget for 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
News
The Morrow Plots on Oct 1. Established in 1876, they have been a place of agricultural research at the University of Illinois for over 100 years. ACES alumni Stuart Levenick recently donated $10 million to build a new science center focused on creating a more sustainable, circular bioeconomy within the agricultural industry.
UI alum donates $10 million for new science center
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
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UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
By Mary Piacente and Jessie Wang
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Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
Tech guide for apartment living
By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Review | ‘Sesame Street Live!’ delivers colorful, engaging performance
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • October 16, 2024
Breast cancer awareness concert presents rock and roll for a cause
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • October 16, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month spotlights ongoing issue
By Mackenzie Wranovis, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Urbana’s Green Ball promotes sustainability through fashion
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
Opinions
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Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • September 25, 2024
DI Voices | The God of human touch: Discovering divinity in my mother’s embrace
By Jasmine Nichols, Columnist
Opinion | Tim Walz, JD Vance are reshaping the impact of vice presidential candidacy
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
Column | Sensitivity readers distort authors’ voices
By Ayushi Chakravarty, Columnist
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Review | ‘The Apprentice’ faithfully portrays Trump’s rise to fame 
By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
AP preseason poll leaves Illinois unranked; do preseason rankings even matter? 
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Sports
Illini decide: Stay or throw away? NCAA eliminates national letter of intent
By Conor Blount, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Sahil Mittal • October 17, 2024
Close competition: Illinois soccer heads east to take on Indiana
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Illinois set to host Indiana for fourth home game
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
100 years later, experts set to discuss Red Grange’s impact
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • October 15, 2024
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