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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
New exhibits at Krannert Art Museum enrich UI with research, educational opportunities
By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer
Chad Pecknold explains ‘postliberal’ ideology at Turning Point USA event
By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer
University Admin
Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei
Chancellor Jones addresses Election Day, voter registration in Massmail
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter
News
Police officer on scene of a car accident at the intersection of Third and Green streets on Sunday, involving an overturned vehicle and another damaged SUV.
UPDATED: Car rolled onto sidewalk at intersection of Green, Third streets
By Mary Piacente, News Editor • October 27, 2024
Latest Issue
Top Story
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
By Mary Piacente and Jessie Wang
Top Photo
Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
UI Arabic debate team graces New York stage at nationals
By Michael Bales, Senior Copy Editor • October 25, 2024
13 spooky reads for your Halloween reading list
By Magdalena Neff, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
10 easy and affordable Halloweekend costume ideas 
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
UI food RSOs give students a taste of community
By Ethan Oskroba, Senior Copy Editor • October 21, 2024
Roland Realty is not sorry for partying
By Lillie Salas and Ella Narag • October 21, 2024
Opinions
Students studying at the Courtyard Café located on the first floor of Illini Union on Oct. 2.
Opinion | The unexpected loneliness of off-campus living
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist • October 22, 2024
Editorial | UI is at its carrying capacity — it’s affecting us
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
DI Voices | The God of human touch: Discovering divinity in my mother’s embrace
By Jasmine Nichols, Columnist
DI Social
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buzz weekly new music rundown
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter
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By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Felicity Abbott
buzz Movies and TV
Review | 'Smile 2' ultimately can’t earn its runtime
By Gibson Asselmeier, Contributing Writer
Column | Why Talking Heads will never ‘Stop Making Sense’
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshmen guard Kasparas Jakucionis reacts to freshman center Tomislav Ivisic at media day on October 11.
Illini provide charity to Ole Miss, 22 turnovers fuel double-digit loss
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 27, 2024
Sports
The trick, the treat, the downright scary of Illinois volleyball
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Shauna Green highlights women’s basketball ahead of 2024-25 season
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2024
Shauna Green inks contract extension through 2030
By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2024
Illinois soccer faces in-state rival Northwestern in final home game
By Evy York, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2024
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