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UI responds to housing shortage with policy changes
By Riley Shankman, Staff Writer
Cracked or Not? New website compares LinkedIn profiles of UI’s CS majors
By Jessie Wang and Aakarsh Garg
University Admin
Former UI System President Stanley O. Ikenberry dies at 90
By Anna Ceja and Avery Paterson
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News
Wassaja Hall, built in 2016, stands on South First Street in Champaign. University Housing plans to avoid a housing shortage this year through implementing new policies.
UI responds to housing shortage with policy changes
By Riley Shankman, Staff Writer • April 5, 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
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Joshua Harris, head of media preservation, cranking the polyester copy film through device to better view the contents.
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‘Toughest cleaner in Urbana’ paves way for freelancers, gig workers
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025
RISE becomes UI’s first immigrant, refugee support RSO
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By Sonja Aghakhan, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2025
Dance for People with Parkinson’s moves community with joy
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • March 30, 2025
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
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Opinion | Black love on screen deserves more joy
By Prayse Odomes, Columnist • April 6, 2025
Opinion | Democrats are fueling Trump’s flame
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
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Sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn plays defense against Oakland on Nov. 13, 2024.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn enters transfer portal after rough end of season
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • April 2, 2025
Sports
(L to R) Alaina Miller and Yazzy Avila celebrate the team's 5-0 victory over Saint Louis on March 3.
Opinion | It’s time for Illinois to turn things around
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • April 5, 2025
After recent success, Illinois pitching faces tough test
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • April 4, 2025
Cori Allen enters transfer portal
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By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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