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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
FIRE urges UI to cease Illini Republicans Title VI review
By Ryan Pearlman and Qaasim Jatoi
Student Election Board hosting candidate town halls ahead of elections
By Macy Medendorp, 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
A water fountain at the Illini Union produces a stream. Illinois American Water, a state water supplier and the exclusive supplier for Champaign-Urbana, has requested a rate increase which would increase residential water bills.
Illinois American Water requests rate increase, raising consumer costs
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor • Feb 6, 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
4 best friends turn their Gies experience into a legacy
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 6, 2026
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
Challenging the taboo, embracing benefits of masturbation
By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2026
UI students establish meaning of good sex
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 5, 2026
What counts as cheating anymore?
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Performativity: The missing language of sex positivity
Opinion | Performativity: The missing language of sex positivity
By Mary-Audrey Matthews, Contributing Columnist • Feb 5, 2026
Opinion | Queer men must curb ‘gay guy’ stereotypes
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist
Opinion | When dating became an economic problem
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Sex and the CU | No ring, no romance, no regrets
By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer
DI Social
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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Bad Bunny triumphs, Kendrick Lamar reclaims victory at 68th Grammy Awards
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Art & 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
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković shoots a free throw in Illinois’ win over Northwestern on Feb. 5. Stojaković led the Illini in scoring in the matchup with 17 points.
No. 5 Illinois obliterates Northwestern by 40 points
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 4, 2026
Sports
The Illinois men’s hockey team celebrates after sophomore forward Carson Mitchell scored against Roosevelt at the University of Illinois Ice Arena on Dec. 5, 2025.
Illinois set for McKendree rematch after learning from costly penalties
By Isabella Lazansky, Staff Writer • Feb 6, 2026
Players in line for breakouts as Illini begin season
By Brendan Gallian, Maya Brito and Ethan Mesich-Fiems • Feb 5, 2026
What went wrong in Illinois’ loss to Oregon
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2026
Matinee victory: Illinois beats DePaul in Monday matchup
By Jack Dacy, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2026
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