Remember who we’re memorializing on Memorial Day
By Lucas Oswald, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2019
Memorial Day draws to mind parades and marching bands, barbecue and funnel cakes, the American flag and closed banks. For many, it marks the beginning of summer festivities: a pre-Fourth-of-July, if you will. While it’s great Memorial Day is celebrated so widely throughout the country, it is imp...
Children teach valuable life lessons
By Noah Nelson, Columnist
May 26, 2019
Famous children’s writer Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, once said, “adults are just outdated children.” This statement stands true in so many ways. For the past six summers, I have worked as a day-camp counselor at a local park district back home. Each day, campers — ages fi...
Learning names kick-starts friendships
By Thomas Block, Columnist
May 20, 2019
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare so eloquently queried in “Romeo and Juliet.” I’m no English major, but I think he was trying to say names shouldn’t tear us apart. I’ll do him one better: names should bring us closer together. You may wave politely to that one person in the hallway e...
Public intellectuals instill false beliefs
By Joseph Dillier, Columnist
May 14, 2019
On April 19, Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek held a debate in Toronto entitled “Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism.” Their debate was highly anticipated in the online-intellectual community. Tickets sold out well in advance of the event, and Peterson note...
9/11 shattered American psyche
By Anthony Gavrilchenko, Columnist
May 13, 2019
Before I start this article, I would like to include some preemptive acknowledgements: The September 11 attacks were undoubtedly a national tragedy, and those who risked their lives in the aftermath ought to be revered as heroes. I am not seeking to minimize or diminish these atrocities — in fact I ...
‘All men are created equal’ explained
By Guzi He, Columnist
May 10, 2019
People have been questioning the sincerity of the phrase “all men are created equal” ever since its debut in the U.S. Declaration of Independence. British poet Samuel Johnson lamented its irony, writing in 1775 “we hear the loudest yelps for liberty coming from the drivers of” black individuals. ...
Humanities majors are worth more than you’d think
By Matt Hutchison, Columnist
May 7, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Opinions Top Stories
Everyone has heard the spiel they ought to pursue a STEM degree if they have the aptitude. Not only are these subjects crucial for developing the economy of the future, but they are the most sensible academic decision, as their earning potential is high and makes up for the financial investment in a c...
LGBTQIA community needs better mental health resources
By Kaylee Smith
May 5, 2019
Filed under Opinions, Your Opinions
Did you know LGBTQIA students are over three times more likely than hetero-normative students to commit suicide? But, where is the help needed for these students? What if I told you that this risk could be drastically reduced? Much of the reason for the lack of funding and attention given to these ...
University politics impede aid to students with mental health issues
May 4, 2019
Filed under Opinions, Your Opinions
Most people have to manage difficult mental health situations at some or many points in their life — especially students in higher education institutions. Here’s what we know: 1. Universities have mental health treatment resources for students. (Yay!) 2. These resources are over capacity....
Editorial | Study spots on campus officially ranked
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
May 2, 2019
Filed under Editorials, Opinions, Top Stories
With finals season and term deadlines rapidly approaching, it can seem impossible to find a seat at your favorite study location. With the stress of everything piling up, the last thing you need is to be unable to get your work done. We’ve put together the following list of our five favorite and five not-so-fav...
Populism wave should be acknowledged, not scorned
By Cole Timmerwilke, Columnist
May 2, 2019
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Opinions Top Stories
To many political observers, President Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election came as a shock. Professional pollsters and the commentariat were almost unanimous in predicting a landslide victory for Clinton, and although it has been noted by some that the polling lead she enjoyed w...
It’s okay to struggle
By Kimberly Ngoh, Columnist
May 2, 2019
College can be seen as a time of exploration — figuring out what you want to do post-graduation, discovering who your true friends are and finding what works for you in terms of balancing grades, a social life and sleep. For some of us, it may feel like we have yet to get our lives together while e...
