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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

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

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University News
New York rabbi promotes new memoir at Foellinger Great Hall
By William Karr, Staff Writer
CEOs give fireside chat ahead of Grainger Hall of Fame induction
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter
University Admin
UI Senate rejects online Language Other Than English requirement reduction
By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman
UI to remove DEI statement from faculty promotion, tenure applications
By Ryan Pearlman and Vanessa Turner
News
Students walk across the Main Quad on Nov. 7.
The week in news: UI alumni CEOs talk AI, quantum; US government reopens
By Anna Ceja and Qaasim Jatoi • Nov 17, 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
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
Street College brings hip-hop, STEM to Urbana Free Library
Street College brings hip-hop, STEM to Urbana Free Library
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Nov 18, 2025
UI professor, students talk media under Trump
UI professor, students talk media under Trump
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer • Nov 15, 2025
Tea app starts conversation about role in college dating
By Emily Wojnicki, Contributing Writer • Nov 13, 2025
Comedian Heather Shaw shakes things up
By Kelsey Hoevel, Contributing Writer • Nov 12, 2025
UI students explore the impact of studying abroad
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | Is government shutdown even important?
Opinion | Is government shutdown even important?
By Hajera Quadri, Contributing Columnist • Nov 17, 2025
DI Voices | What I missed while fast-tracking my gen eds
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Opinion | Illinois could be soy much more
By Samantha Arnold, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | SNAP’s loss of funds shows America’s real problem — it isn’t laziness
By Makenna Norman, Contributing Columnist
DI Social
buzz Music
Avery Anna captivates The Canopy Club crowd
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer
Gallery | Black Violin takes the stage at the Virginia Theatre
By Noah Markunas, Staff Photographer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | Emma Stone bugs out with ‘Bugonia’
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer
French Around the Corner launches Francophone Film Festival
By Gretchen Nevel, Contributing Writer
buzz
Latest Men's Basketball
Illini freshman forward David Mirković drives toward the basket against Colgate on Nov. 14 at State Farm Center.
Mirković’s record-setting night propels No. 14 Illinois past Colgate
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 14, 2025
Sports
Junior guard Maddie Weber shoots during Illinois’ game against Illinois State on Nov. 9.
Illinois hosts Murray State for annual Field Trip Day
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Nov 17, 2025
No. 12 Illinois takes 7th at National Duals Invitational
By Ana-Isabella Djingarov, Contributing Writer • Nov 17, 2025
Illinois eliminated from NCAA tournament after 2-1 loss to Memphis
By Ethan Mesich-Fiems, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2025
Column | 3 mistakes, 1 positive from Illinois’ road loss to Oregon State
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Nov 16, 2025
Photo Galleries
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