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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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University News
Illinois liquor commission suspends Joe’s Brewery’s liquor license
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor
As UI becomes increasingly competitive, Illinois residents retain edge
By William Karr, Staff Writer
University Admin
Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits
By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy
‘Each senate shall’: Tracking Shahid Khan’s honorary degree rejections
By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter
News
A red neon Joe’s Brewery sign illuminates the establishment on Oct. 25, 2023. Joe’s liquor license was suspended by the state liquor commission.
Illinois liquor commission suspends Joe’s Brewery’s liquor license
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Mar 2, 2026
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
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Features
Books to Prisoners builds hope, sparks change
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By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2026
Future Women in Sports creates career connections
Future Women in Sports creates career connections
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026
Black History at UI
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 27, 2026
Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance
By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Snacks of the World: Uniting culture through munchies
By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Opinions
Gammarus langi, also known as Lang’s scud, photographed in La Cienega, New Mexico, on Oct. 8, 2017.
Opinion | Biodiversity isn’t so shrimple
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Mar 3, 2026
Opinion | Super Bowl LX halftime show reveals America doesn’t like to share
By Prayse Odomes, Senior Columnist
Opinion | An empire built in daylight — by people doing their jobs
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Opinion | Reduce, reuse, we’re not actually recycling
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman forward David Mirković looks to make a pass in the second half of No. 10 Illinois’ 84-70 loss to Michigan on Feb. 27 at State Farm Center.
Player grades, notes from No. 10 Illinois’ home loss to No. 3 Michigan
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 1, 2026
Sports
Illinois junior Elizabeth Ndudi competes at the Fighting Illini Challenge on Jan. 24.
All business: Pelkmans, Ndudi talk life as international athletes
By Kacper Rajwa, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2026
Team in transition: Illini finish last at Big Ten quad meet
By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026
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