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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
PAR Market flooded, dining hall closed, evacuated after water leak
By Qaasim Jatoi and Avery Paterson
Jose Atiles talks harms of colonialism in Puerto Rico
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI expands Illinois Commitment eligibility
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
Chancellor Jones to step down in June 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
News
A sign in front of PAR dining hall says the area is closed for lunch service on Dec. 2.
PAR Market flooded, dining hall closed, evacuated after water leak
By Qaasim Jatoi and Avery Paterson • December 2, 2024
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Top Story
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
By Campus Scout, Satirist
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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
UI community reflects on modern Thanksgiving
UI community reflects on modern Thanksgiving
By Giuliana Means, Contributing Writer • November 28, 2024
UI professors stress importance of including AI in courses 
UI professors stress importance of including AI in courses 
By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • November 27, 2024
UI professor brings neuroanatomy to life with VR technology
By Clyde John, Contributing Writer • November 26, 2024
Gear up for bike safety: Understanding increase in bike incidents
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024
Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates Black literature
By Jahzara Norris , Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
Opinions
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist • November 27, 2024
Opinion | UI anti-divestment ideals lead to free speech crackdown policies
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Opinion | Mainstream media is sane-washing Trump’s presidential run
By William Hawrylak, Contributing Columnist
DI Voices | Long-distance Dads Weekend: The international student experience
By Naavya Shetty, Contributing Columnist
DI Social
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Review | IRENE stuns in solo debut ‘Like a Flower’
By Kailib Keblys, Contributing Writer
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Moana 2’ visually stuns, suffers from weak narrative
By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Queer’ explores depths of desire, connection
By Amartya Nalluri, Senior Copy Editor
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Latest Men's Basketball
Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic walks down the court against SIUE on Nov. 8.
Player grades, notes from Illinois’ win over No. 19 Arkansas
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • November 30, 2024
Sports
Three-star running back John Forster poses for promotional pictures on a visit to the University.
3-star running back John Forster flips Big Ten schools, signs with Illinois
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
No. 21 Illinois hands it to Shauna Green’s alma mater, 68-55
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
No. 19 Illinois women’s basketball faces first true road game at Canisius 
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Player grades, notes for No. 19 Illinois in Week 4
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • December 1, 2024
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