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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
Thousands rally at Champaign courthouse for ‘No Kings Day’ protest
By Patrick Herr and Aakarsh Garg
Champaign County workers vote to strike if necessary
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor
University Admin
Charles Lee Isbell Jr. discusses vision after approval as chancellor
By Sam Gregerman, Editor-in-Chief
UI names Charles Lee Isbell Jr. as next Chancellor
By Aakarsh Garg, Summer Editor
News
CU organization encourages reflection over Fourth of July weekend
By Felicity Abbott, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • June 18, 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
A Champaign-Urbana community member taking part in last year's Juneteenth celebration. This event honors the end of slavery that took place on June 19, 1865. Photo courtesy of The Champaign Public Library
CU Juneteenth event honors African American ancestry
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • June 15, 2025
RoomReach co-founders, Ethan Pereira and Alex Sevastianos pose in front of their startup's logo. RoomReach aims to simplify the housing process for University students. Photo courtesy of Alex Sevastianos.
CU power duo lead the way in property technology
By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • June 11, 2025
Behind the market: Candy Reeder finds the magic in every one of us
By Amelia Benson, Slotter • June 9, 2025
UI Pollinatarium deserves all the buzz
By Drake Facchinello, Staff Writer • June 1, 2025
Behind the market: Bunnings Bakery owner discusses creating cottage food business
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer • May 31, 2025
Opinions
A ChatGPT user asks the AI whether it is taking their entry-level jobs. Columnist Grace Douglas writes about how young people might navigate a job market destabilized by the widespread use of AI tools.
AI is taking your entry-level job
By Grace Douglas, Columnist • June 16, 2025
Letter to the Editor | What to do over your summer break
By Paul Selvin
Opinion | Why Trump’s media makeover is more consequential than it looks
By George Alexandrakis, Senior Columnist
Satire | Experts warn fall semester will pose dangers
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DI Social
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Review | Sabrina Carpenter explores country pop with ‘Manchild’
By Drake Facchinello, Staff Writer
Review | Cynthia Erivo finds power and peace in ‘I Forgive You’
By Kathya Grau, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Column | ‘The Goonies’ strikes gold with 40 years of adventure
By Kathya Grau, Staff Writer
Savoy Lumière: Days 4 and 5
By Anna Williams, Summer Editor
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Latest Men's Basketball
Boston Celtics forward Jayston Tatum lifts the trophy after winning 2024 finals
2025 NBA finals set to crown first-time champion
By Rudraksh Kikani, Summer Editor • June 5, 2025
Sports
Will Riley at the 2025 NBA combine on May 14.
Column | Fashion in the NBA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • June 2, 2025
Kasparas Jakučionis success story creates path for Europeans at Illinois
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • May 23, 2025
Top 2026 in-state recruit Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois
By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Josh Nilson to lead Illini women’s gymnastics as new head coach
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • May 20, 2025
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