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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
Urbana honors John Lewis at community event.
Urbana community honors John Lewis with call to make ‘good trouble’
By Qaasim Jatoi and Aakarsh Garg • July 20, 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
Behind the market: Luna’s Mushrooms brings fungal farming straight to your kitchen
By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • July 29, 2025
Minors, certificates, adjunct majors? Oh my!
By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer • July 19, 2025
The Urbana Free Library prepares for renovations
By Anna Williams, Summer Editor • July 18, 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
Opinions
Attendees dance to DJ Aditi's set at the "Will You Be Mine?" benefit for cancer research at GayBar in Urbana on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Opinion | Hey Time, we still throw house parties
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist • July 23, 2025
Opinion | ‘Dancing Myself Clean’: College as a lecture on loneliness
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Opinion | The fine art of calling your parents in college
By Alexander Fako, Columnist
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By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter
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Review | James Gunn shoots and soars with ‘Superman’
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
Television Academy announces nominees for the 77th Emmys
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The Fighting Illini starters take the floor and huddle before tip-off on Jan. 8, 2024.
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By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • July 16, 2025
Sports
Column | Has Formula 1’s 2025 season lived up to its hype?
By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 25, 2025
Mike Poeta signs contract extension
By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 22, 2025
Illinois adds Zachary Choo to scouting and video operations team
By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • July 21, 2025
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By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • July 18, 2025
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