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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
Political RSOs discuss membership ahead of 2024 election
By Grace Sun, Contributing Writer
Steven D. Schwinn speaks on SCOTUS, election at University YMCA
By David Flores, Staff Writer
University Admin
Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei
Chancellor Jones addresses Election Day, voter registration in Massmail
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter
News
Students bear a strong downpour while waiting in line for The Red Lion's Election Day Block on Tuesday shortly after 6 a.m.
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By Qaasim Jatoi, Mary Piacente and Aakarsh Garg • November 5, 2024
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UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
By Mary Piacente and Jessie Wang
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Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
Rolling around the rules: New RSO aids UI skateboarding community
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
UI honors Native American Heritage Month
UI honors Native American Heritage Month
By Nina Athanasopoulos , Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
UI professors review Trump’s campaign trail
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
Uniting Pride supports LGBTQ+ across eastern Illinois
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
Disabled students, allies demand UI improve accessibility with The Walk & Roll March
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
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Opinion | Mainstream media is sane-washing Trump’s presidential run
Opinion | Mainstream media is sane-washing Trump’s presidential run
By William Hawrylak, Contributing Columnist • November 4, 2024
DI Voices | Long-distance Dads Weekend: The international student experience
By Naavya Shetty, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Brauer offers coroner’s office change it deserves
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Satire | Decision 2024 | Scout’s glorious advertisement campaign
By Campus Scout, Satirist
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman forward Will Riley drives to the basket against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 4 at the State Farm Center.
Illini roll over Panthers in exciting debut
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
Sports
Illini guard/forward Ty Rodgers shoots a free throw at practice on Nov. 3
Breaking: Ty Rodgers will redshirt the 2024-25 season
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
Football player grades from first home loss of 2024
By Tess Eken and Laura Mendes • November 4, 2024
Brig. Gen. Maurice O. Barnett honored for Military Appreciation Day
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Illinois men’s basketball kicks off 2024-25 season at home against EIU
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • November 4, 2024
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