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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
Q&A: Outgoing Student Trustee Ariana Mizan reflects on her tenure
By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer
UI law professor discusses Sean Grayson’s sentencing
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, 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
UI students respond to ongoing ICE raids
UI students respond to ongoing ICE raids
By Nina Issel and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Feb 18, 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
Volunteer trainers work with Luigi, a service animal in training during a weekly 4 Paws Program meeting on Feb. 3. The university-based program partners with the nonprofit 4 Paws for Ability to socialize and train service dogs for placement with individuals with disabilities.
4 Paws fosters pups, friendships
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 18, 2026
A figure wearing a cat head stands on a front porch in the music video for Jenny Scara's latest release, “Black Cat.”
Jenny Scara lets go of expectations with upcoming album release
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 17, 2026
Urbana Free Library reveals history close to home
By David Joshua Ison Sianghio, Contributing Writer • Feb 16, 2026
Specimen collections preserve biodiversity across centuries
By Anika Wadhwa, Staff Writer • Feb 15, 2026
Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity
By Penelope Roewe, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Conservatism is fueling our protein obsession, not health
Opinion | Conservatism is fueling our protein obsession, not health
By Makenna Norman, Columnist • Feb 16, 2026
Opinion | Social media wastes our time: Go touch grass
By Joe Hissem, Columnist
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
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CupcakKe kicks off ‘The BakKery’ Tour in Urbana
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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 David Mirković brings the ball down the court at the Illinois vs. Indiana game Feb. 15.
Player grades, notes from No. 8 Illinois’ much-needed victory over Indiana
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 16, 2026
Sports
Sophomore forward Berry Wallace rises up for the mid-range jumper during the Illinois v. Wisconsin game on Feb. 11.
Standout players from Illinois’ 20 point victory against Rutgers
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 17, 2026
Penalties, physical play define Illinois’ split with Illinois State
By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026
2 matchups to watch as Illinois faces Rutgers on TikTok day
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 17, 2026
Column | Rescoring Illinois’ away loss to Nebraska
By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Feb 16, 2026
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