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University News
This week in news: Community rallies for Palestine, earthquake hits Myanmar
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor
Kingfisher costume unveiled amid growing support for new mascot
By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer
University Admin
Chancellor Robert Jones named next president of University of Washington
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang
2025 tuition, fees, housing cost increases: What you need to know
By Ryan Pearlman, Staff Writer
News
This week in news: Community rallies for Palestine, earthquake hits Myanmar
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor • March 30, 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
Dance for People with Parkinson’s moves community with joy
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • March 30, 2025
Senior Connor LaSalle plays guitar at the Courtyard Café on March 12. He performs a cover of 'The Gentle Rain' by Tony Bennett.
Noontime Performers energize Courtyard Café with student talent
By Bryana Perez, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
Champaign Public Works staff craft Illini sign
By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
Home away from home: Champaign Garden Inn charms CU
By Felicity Abbott and Chloe Barbarise • March 20, 2025
Paris Fashion Week recap: Fashion is back
By Evan Campbell, Copy Editor • March 18, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | Conformity goes beyond the dinner table
Opinion | Conformity goes beyond the dinner table
By Alexander Fako, Columnist • March 21, 2025
DI Voices | Ziploc Lent: Agnostic’s Ash Wednesday escapade
By Grace Douglas, Columnist
Letter to the Editor | Use your vote to change University investments
By Gabi DalSanto
Opinion | Freshly single, not alone: Making peace around Valentine’s Day
By Naavya Shetty, Columnist
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Junior guard Tre White celebrates after Illinois’ win over Purdue on Mar. 7 at the State Farm Center.
Tre White enters transfer portal, looks for fourth school in 4 years
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • March 29, 2025
Sports
Illinois and Alabama players battle for control of the opening tip-off in the second-round match in the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Champaign on March 27.
Illinois eliminated from tournament, optimistic for future
By Arnes Caro, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2025
Illinois cruises to victory at the NWBIT, secures third-place finish
By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 30, 2025
Morez Johnson Jr. enters transfer portal, major hit to Illini frontcourt
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • March 28, 2025
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