Raising school budget doesn’t fix issues
By Skylar Bouchard, Columnist
October 21, 2019
The Chicago Teachers Union is once again on strike, leaving more than 300,000 students vulnerable. Along with higher pay, the teachers are demanding improvement of school conditions such as smaller class sizes and more staff. Although the teachers are striking for a larger budget, it is unlikely adding more money to ...
Food delivery: unhealthy physically and mentally
By Dylan Gray, Columnist
October 21, 2019
Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, goPuff. The options are many, but the results are the same. More and more people are living an unhealthy and alienated lifestyle. As monumental tasks such as going outside and interacting with other people give way to modern convenience, food delivery becomes an increas...
Conquer cultural barriers by opening up to diversity
By David Lee, Columnist
October 21, 2019
Quartz is a business news organization you may have seen on your Facebook feed or on your recommended YouTube videos. It recently released a video called “How Chinese students are changing universities around the world.” The video primarily focused on the University as a case study and interviewed students about their experiences. The video covered various topics on Chinese enrollmen...
Brother Jed interview legitimizes hate speech
October 20, 2019
I was shocked to open The Daily Illini and find the front-page article titled, “Brother Jed sparks controversy.” To my dismay, the article replicates uncritically the language of a figure who is known for his anti-gay rhetoric. Framing controversial figures in media requires a careful eye for...
Anti-mask law aims to help bring Hong Kong out of turmoil
By Daniel Jin
October 20, 2019
For a couple of months, Hong Kong has been a disturbing warzone. There are reports of people running and crying and of gunshots everywhere. What is going on? In fact, protests of an extradition bill lasted for over two months in Hong Kong since the bill was introduced by the local government. If th...
Anti-Semitic training shows University willingly duped
October 19, 2019
Though what gets the most news is the painting of swastikas around campus, much more troublesome is the University "training" its resident advisor's that Israel is a "terrorist state." After all, what a few malcontents spray in the dark of night should not generate a big response, as that is what...
Commercializing freedom gives criminally false hope
By Maii Rashed, Columnist
October 17, 2019
With the mass production of media in this age of technology, the simplicity of watching a movie, sports event or Youtube video has compromised the constant drive of companies and consumerism. If I want to watch a seven minute Youtube video, I have to endure the painstakingly cliche commercials. If...
Editorial | UI should cover abortion medication costs; follow in California’s footsteps
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
October 17, 2019
Last week, California became the first state to pass legislation requiring public colleges to provide students with access to abortion medication at no cost. In a time when many states are rolling back access to abortion services, California’s decision is not only monumental, but should also be co...
China’s market power challenges American economic freedom
By Austin Stadelman, Columnist
October 17, 2019
Few foreign countries have made as much news in the United States as China, much of it coming from constant threats of escalating the ongoing trade war or the retaliation against the pro-democracy protests occurring in Hong Kong. Most recently, China has been making news for its economic market power, not because ...
Every day can be Yom Kippur
By Mark Toledano, Columnist
October 16, 2019
How far can you run at maximum speed before passing out? Maybe a few miles. Maybe less. If the adrenaline kicks in, you could probably outrun a bear. I’ll bet you can run farther and faster than you think. But not indefinitely. There are those things in life we cannot outrun: embarrassing moments, perso...
Social influencers stunt societal growth
By Alice Lee, Columnist
October 16, 2019
Most people are all-too aware of the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” With this inquiry comes the standard set of responses: doctor, astronaut and teacher. While these may have been the common career goals for older generations, a new occupation has entered the job mark...
Cancel culture destroys reputations
By Neshmia Malik, Columnist
October 15, 2019
Cancel culture has become a phenomenon that aims to call out every (semi) decent celebrity figure in the media. People are all-too ready to “cancel” celebrities as soon as a questionable situation surfaces about them. With the scandals and poor reputation that accompany prominent figures, we are bound...
