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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
ISC presidential, vice presidential candidates hold town hall
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter
Q&A: Lack of federal support slowed down life-saving cancer research
By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer
Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees, housing rate increases
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer
News
Illinois Student Council president and vice president candidates discuss campus issues at town hall on Feb. 17. Voting for ISC president and vice president, as well as for other student government positions, will be available online starting Tuesday at noon.
ISC presidential, vice presidential candidates hold town hall
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Feb 13, 2026
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
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Features
Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity
Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity
By Penelope Roewe, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
PAWS builds foundation for future members
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
UI professors’ styles impact student learning
By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026
‘When the Raven Appears’: UI student brings family memories to life
By Zahra Ghadeer, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026
4 best friends turn their Gies experience into a legacy
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 6, 2026
Opinions
Friends lay out on the Main Quad, chatting and enjoying sunny weather on March 12, 2025.
Opinion | Social media wastes our time: Go touch grass
By Joe Hissem, Columnist • Feb 10, 2026
Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences
By Adi Jaiswal, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Performativity: The missing language of sex positivity
By Mary-Audrey Matthews, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Queer men must curb ‘gay guy’ stereotypes
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist
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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Review | ‘No Other Choice’ amusingly redefines job hunting
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
Oscar nominations set competitive awards race
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler waits behind the baseline to receive the basketball from an official during the Illinois vs. Northwestern game Feb. 4. Illinois defeated Northwestern 84-44, cementing its 12 win in a row.
Column | After 2 straight losses, what needs to change for No. 8 Illinois?
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 13, 2026
Sports
Graduate student defensemen Nick Anderson skates towards the Roosevelt goal at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Dec. 5, 2025.
Illinois turns focus to Illinois State after sweeping McKendree
By Isabella Lazansky, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2026
Illinois kicks off 2026 season with high expectations
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 12, 2026
Illini heat up Boilermakers in 28-6 win
By Blake Noble, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
Illinois heads into second tournament of season
By Maya Brito, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
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