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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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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
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
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
DI Social
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
Will Riley at the 2025 NBA combine on May 14.
Column | Fashion in the NBA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • June 2, 2025