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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

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

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University News
UI responds to federal DEI directives
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor
Students, community members protest UI’s revised expression policies
By Aakarsh Garg and Anna Williams
University Admin
UI responds to federal DEI directives
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor
Students, community members protest UI’s revised expression policies
By Aakarsh Garg and Anna Williams
News
President Donald Trump hosts a meeting with Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s President on April 14.
This week in news: Soybean Innovation Lab reopens, Trump freezes Harvard funding
By Qaasim Jatoi, Ryan Pearlman, Anna Ceja and Avery Paterson • April 20, 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
Participants dancing along to the contra dance routine at the Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana on April 18.
Urbana dancers keep traditional folk dance alive one step at a time
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Foellinger Auditorium in August 2024.
Students reject lectures, substitute online courses
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
IMBC holds showcase event for local artists to share talent
By Zoe Kidd, Copy Editor • April 19, 2025
Hatha Yoga & Fitness provides community, relieves stress
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 19, 2025
Back on the saddle: UIUC Horse canters around campus once again
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | TPUSA blacklisted me: Who’s the real snowflake?
Opinion | TPUSA blacklisted me: Who’s the real snowflake?
By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist • April 22, 2025
Opinion | The Democratic Party needs more Cory Bookers
By George Alexandrakis, Senior Columnist
Opinion | ‘Abundance’: The future liberals should want
By Grace Douglas, Contributing Columnist
DI Voices | Catfish and red Kool-Aid
By Jasmine Nichols , Senior Columnist
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UI Students respond to Kanye West teasing ‘WW3’
By Nina Issel, Staff Writer
IMBC holds showcase event for local artists to share talent
By Zoe Kidd, Copy Editor
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Illinois Student Film Festival sets stage for student filmmakers
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Sinners’ offers delightful dance with the devil
By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Latest Men's Basketball
Illini guard/forward Ty Rodgers smiles during the DH Workouts skills camp at Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet, Illinois on April 19.
Exclusive: Ty Rodgers makes first public comments since announcing return to Illinois
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2025
Sports
Junior first baseman Grant Ross catches a pick-off throw against Indiana on April 12.
Illinois drops series against Washington
By Stephen Bradshaw and Laura Mendes • April 21, 2025
Illini wheelchair athletes earn podium spots at Boston Marathon
By Maaike Niekerk, Managing Editor • April 21, 2025
Illinois travels to Pacific Northwest to face Washington
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • April 18, 2025
Illinois cruises through midweek game against SIUE
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
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