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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Campus News
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer
A good girl’s guide to formal recruitment
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter
University Admin
UI announces record enrollment, largest ever freshmen class
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
University building workers vote to strike
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
News
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
By Mary Piacente and Jessie Wang • September 12, 2024
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Sex and the CU | Oh, the places you will go!
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By Lillie Salas, Managing Editor
Top Photo
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
The 2024 Homecoming court poses for a picture on the steps of Foellinger Auditorium on the Main Quad.
Hello to Homecoming! Meet the 2024 Homecoming Court 
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
Class of 2024 graduate Gabriella Potocki poses for her senior photos inside the upper levels of Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
Alumni Profile: Gabriella Potocki
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
Legacy of legends: Memorial Stadium’s 100-year milestone
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • September 10, 2024
A student guide on how to prepare for career fairs
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Iconic UI traditions to share with the Illinois family
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Opinions
Five magical realism books sit on a table in the Main Library.
Day1Access is another way to squeeze money out of you
By Sanchita Teeka • September 12, 2024
Opinion | ‘It Ends with Us’ promotion ends with Blake Lively
By Safia Khan, Columnist
Opinion | It’s not too late to start something new
By Hailey Cho, Columnist
DI Voices | How biking across the country restored my faith in good people
By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor
DI Social
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Rose Bowl Taverns’ Squeezebox Sunday enriches Urbana music community
By Bella Schott, Contributing Writer
X Ambassadors talks Urbana show, recent music
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a fun successor to the classic film
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
Review | ‘The Front Room’ is a psychological horror turned unexpected comedy
By Riddhima Patllullo, Staff Writer
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Head coach Brad Underwood watches as Illinois takes on Kansas in an exhibition game last season. Underwood’s Illini are set to take on four top 25 schools in the 2024-25 season.
Illinois men’s basketball non-conference schedule headlined by 4 top 25 opponents
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • August 20, 2024
Sports
Illinois hockey opens season in new conference against McKendree
By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Illinois cross country laces up for Fighting Illini Big Ten Preview
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • September 13, 2024
No. 9 Illinois claims 2nd at Folds of Honor Collegiate
By Mattison Leskis, Staff Writer • September 12, 2024
Split trip sends Illinois men’s tennis to San Francisco, Louisville to kick off fall slate
By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • September 12, 2024
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