Stop native women sex trafficking
By Chantelle Hicks, Columnist
December 7, 2018
It is no secret that the U.S. government has slaughtered millions of people in order gain the power it holds today, almost single-handedly wiping out an entire population without hesitation. Native American cultures have been compromised for the sake of American power for years, and those who haven...
Quiet life could be secret to happiness, peace
By Joseph Dillier, Columnist
December 7, 2018
Many of us want to change the world despite how unclear this path may be. In the search for answers, neuroscientist Dr. Nancy Coover Andreasen uncovered some interesting trends while studying creativity. She performed research on great thinkers, such as the writer Kurt Vonnegut. To the relief of man...
Editorial | Death doesn’t excuse actions
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
December 6, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Last week, former President George H.W. Bush died at 94. Articles across the internet began popping up with headlines like “President George H.W. Bush's Choice Of Bold, Whimsical Socks Made Him A Style Icon,” “George H.W. Bush was a symbol of decency, even if you didn't like his politics” and “George Bush, Comeback Kid,” drawing the portrait of man wh...
G20 meeting will produce trade deal or disaster
By Daniel Jin, Columnist
December 6, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Opinions Top Stories, Top Stories
Last Saturday, President Trump and President Xi met in Buenos Aires during the annual G20 Summit. This meeting between leaders of the two largest economies in the world decided whether there will be a new trade deal or a new worldwide disaster. The history of the 2018 U.S.-China trade war remains far ...
Illinoisans should have open mind on new governor
By Noah Nelson, Columnist
December 6, 2018
Starting fresh can sometimes be a good thing, even in today’s political world. After a dramatic midterm election night with Democrats taking control of the House and Republicans holding onto the Senate, many incumbents in both chambers won another term, while other newly elected federal officials ...
Imagine skipping, dancing your way to class
By Samuel Kottoor, Columnist
December 5, 2018
Attending a university of 40,000 people has its ups and downs — the ups being the reason I go here. However, migrating to class alongside thousands can somehow make you feel lonelier than ever. Walking on the sidewalks with your headphones in, hood up and the dreadfulness of class in mind throws you int...
Trick yourself into being happy
By Sandhya Sivakumar, Columnist
December 5, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Top Stories
Signing up for classes for the spring has been as stressful as it is every semester. I’ve become an expert at navigating a sea of closed sections and major restrictions. There’s a powerful kind of validation in waking up to an email alert at six in the morning, and grabbing the one spot that just...
Thank professors for homework over break
By Kimberly Ngoh, Columnist
December 4, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Showcase, Top Stories
I hate to admit it, but professors may be doing us a favor by assigning us homework over breaks. As much as I’d like to believe that everyone needs an occasional dose of schadenfreude, this course of action is actually a very wise proposition. Take it from me, initially guilty of carping over the brea...
Republican Party reaches a crossroad
By Cole Timmerwilke, Columnist
December 4, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Top Stories
In the wake of the 2016 election and the rise of Donald Trump, one of the most important consequences has been the exposure of the fault lines in the Republican Party. Although they went underground for much of the recent past, there have always been significant ideological differences on the American rig...
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is not a surprise
By Hayley Nagelberg, Columnist
December 3, 2018
As the year begins to wind down, there are a number of traditions we can all expect: The Hallmark Channel will air winter-inspired love movies, Times Square will set up the New Year’s Ball until it is ready to drop, search engines like Google will produce videos summarizing the most-searched matte...
English majors are underappreciated
By Lucas Oswald, Columnist
December 3, 2018
If you’re a humanities major, the following conversation is probably familiar to you: “Hello (insert random adult who knows you’re in college but can’t quite remember what it is you’re studying), it’s nice to see you,” you say, smiling politely. “Hi. How’s college going?” they a...
Facebook does anything to profit
By Anthony Gavrilchenko, Columnist
December 3, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinions, Opinions Top Stories, Top Stories
Facebook is a danger to society. This is not a particularly hot take, but it is one that has been supported by recent developments and historical trends. Under the guise of Thanksgiving, Facebook admitted to the contents of an investigative New York Times piece that suspected systemic misconduct on Facebook’s part in dealing with Russian electioneering, tribalistic divisiveness and anti-Semitic damage control. This is the most rec...
