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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Rapper Nicki Minaj lies on top of a table eating Chinese food with a pair of chopsticks. Symbols of Asian culture are prevalent in the photo: her hairstyle has chopsticks stuck through double hair buns, there is a Chinese folding fan and she is showing her tattoo, which is in Chinese script. Columnist Vidhi Patel uses the example of Nicki Minaj to highlight how fame does not absolve people from accountability.

Opinion | Why Nicki Minaj is more problematic than you thought | Part I

By Vidhi Patel, Columnist • March 16, 2023
Opinion | Celebrities need to stop lying about their plastic surgery

Opinion | Celebrities need to stop lying about their plastic surgery

By Safia Khan, Columnist • February 28, 2023
Opinion | TikTok encourages possessive behavior in relationships

Opinion | TikTok encourages possessive behavior in relationships

By Vidhi Patel, Columnist • February 24, 2023
DI Voices | India taught me how to find happiness

DI Voices | India taught me how to find happiness

By Sanchita Teeka, Senior Columnist • February 16, 2023
Columnist Matthew Lozano looks at the deeper meaning of singer-songwriter SZA’s album “SOS” and the potential role that her fans played in causing mental anguish.

Opinion | SZA deserves leniency, space following ‘SOS’

By Matthew Lozano, Columnist • February 10, 2023
Senior columnist Maggie Knutte argues that social media plays a large part in the formation of conspiracy theories.

Opinion | Conspiracy theories leech off social media

By Maggie Knutte, Senior Columnist • February 9, 2023
Opinion | Greek life shuts out people with disabilities

Opinion | Greek life shuts out people with disabilities

By Safia Khan, Columnist • February 7, 2023

Opinion | Taking a gap year prevents academic hardships

By Matthew Lozano, Columnist • February 6, 2023
Opinion | ‘Choice feminism’ ignores institutional issues, prevents change

Opinion | ‘Choice feminism’ ignores institutional issues, prevents change

By Vidhi Patel, Columnist • January 29, 2023
Opinion | ’Nepo baby‘ hate disregards reality

Opinion | ’Nepo baby‘ hate disregards reality

By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 26, 2023
Opinion | Nobody wants to be a journalist

Opinion | Nobody wants to be a journalist

By Megan Harding, Columnist • January 24, 2023
According to Assistant Opinions Editor Talia Duffy, buyers should be wary of Crosley record players. Instead, they should consider higher-end options, such as those from 1 by ONE.

Opinion | Beware the Crosley Cruiser record player

By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor • January 18, 2023
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