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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

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

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Undergraduate Research Symposium gives students presentation experience
By Dhara Mehta, Contributing Writer
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By Connor Flanagan, Contributing Writer
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
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By Dhara Mehta, Contributing Writer • April 28, 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
Fashion students push for sustainability through 3D workshop
By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025
Runners compete in 2025's Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend on April 26. People have the option to compete in several different races, including the full and half marathon.
Illinois Race Weekend sprints into town, fosters community
By Elizabeth Bichkoff, Contributing Writer • April 26, 2025
Celebrating poetry, UI faculty highlights importance of the art
By Drake Facchinello, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025
Illinois Trial Team makes its case at nationals
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Art Coop gallery’s new art installation invites viewers to slow, soften
By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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By Aaron Anastos, Senior Columnist • April 28, 2025
DI Voices | My journey to radical self-acceptance
By Prayse Odomes, Contributing Columnist
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Latest Men's Basketball
Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic performs well in the Adriatic League.
Illinois lands 22-year-old Serbian guard Mihailo Petrović
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • April 22, 2025
Sports
Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin and teammates huddle during a game against Purdue, Oct. 12, 2024.
Zakhari Franklin signs with Las Vegas Raiders
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • April 27, 2025
Seth Coleman signs with Seattle Seahawks as undrafted free agent
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • April 26, 2025
TeRah Edwards signs with LA Chargers as undrafted free agent
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • April 26, 2025
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