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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

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University News
New vice chancellor of advancement discusses role
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer
UI researchers observe real-time plant breathing
By Amartya Nalluri, Senior Copy Editor
University Admin
New vice chancellor of advancement discusses role
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer
Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits
By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy
News
UI researchers observe real-time plant breathing
By Amartya Nalluri, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 9, 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
Two men walk down South Second Street carrying BORGs on Saturday afternoon.
Gallery | UI’s 2026 Unofficial celebration, in photos
By Sarah Slattery, Adam Edwards and Sidarth Subramanian • Mar 9, 2026
CU’s craft scene blooms with student-run businesses
CU’s craft scene blooms with student-run businesses
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2026
Letters of Love brightens hospital rooms with handmade cards
By Sarah Jacobson, Copy Editor • Mar 7, 2026
UI students offer advice on environmental internships, research
By Shyler Yost, Contributing Writer • Mar 7, 2026
IPC paves way for UI political consulting
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 5, 2026
Opinions
An ALDI customer inserts a quarter into a cart on March 4.
Opinion | ALDI’s quarter system must go
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist • Mar 9, 2026
DI Voices | Enjoy the perks of missing out
By Zaynab Chida, Columnist
Opinion | Barn raves should be here to stay
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist
Opinion | Stop excusing cruelty in the name of patriotism
By Hajera Quadri, Contributing Columnist
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By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ delivers humble, accessible fantasy tale
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Wuthering Heights’ falls short
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Freshman guard Keaton Wagler prepares to shoot a free throw during Illinois’ Jan. 21 win over Maryland at State Farm Center.
Keaton Wagler named Big Ten Freshman of the Year after breakout season
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 10, 2026
Sports
Illinois head coach Tyra Perry talks to her players during a stop in play on April 10, 2024.
‘We’re still searching for an identity’: Illinois goes 1-4 at Cardinal Classic
By Maya Brito, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2026
Senior Day success: Illinois breaks 196 for first time this season
By Sofia Boddy and Eva Sondgeroth • Mar 9, 2026
Illinois defeats Pacific Northwest foes to open Big Ten play
By Reed Lofstedt, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2026
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