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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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University News
Gallery | Pro-protest rally demands free speech
By Isaac Pinkus, Ruhi Haryadi and Vasumathi Urs-Juffa
UI responds to federal DEI directives
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor
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 signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office on Thursday.
Trump’s transgender military ban: Legal challenges, campus reactions
By Drake Facchinello, Staff Writer • April 23, 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
Celebrating poetry, UI faculty highlights importance of the art
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
Illinois Trial Team makes its case at nationals
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
Art Coop gallery’s new art installation invites viewers to slow, soften
By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Urbana dancers keep traditional folk dance alive one step at a time
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Students reject lectures, substitute online courses
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
Opinions
A Sloan automatic toilet flusher in the Allen Hall first floor restroom on April 19.
Opinion | Bathroom sensors, are you flushin’ with me?
By Alexander Fako, Contributing Columnist • April 23, 2025
Opinion | TPUSA blacklisted me: Who’s the real snowflake?
By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist
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
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Good Neighbors bring welcoming vibe to Canopy Club
By Thomas O'Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
UI students respond to Kanye West teasing ‘WW3’
By Nina Issel, Staff Writer
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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
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
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant rushes towards the endzone for the first scoring touchdown of the last home game of the season against Michigan State on Nov. 16, 2024.
Previewing Illinois’ NFL hopefuls
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • April 23, 2025
Illini women’s golf secures third at Big Ten Championship, eyes NCAA Regionals
By Mattison Leskis, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
Illini split Pacific Northwest road trip, eye Big Ten tournament 
By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Illini finish third following final round surge at Boilermaker Invitational
By Jordan Goodhart, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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