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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
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
Champaign County votes to keep auditor, Danos reelected
Champaign County votes to keep auditor, Danos reelected
By Jessie Wang and Alice Mei • November 6, 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
Top Photo
Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
An employee at Curtis Apple Orchard organizes freshly bottled apple cider onto a pallet, ensuring the products are ready for distribution.
Falling for Curtis: Story behind beloved orchard
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • November 6, 2024
Thomas Rademaker perfoms some skate tricks at Spalding Park on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Rolling around the rules: New RSO aids UI skateboarding community
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
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
Opinions
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
DI Social
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Review | Ben Folds’ ‘Sleigher’ distinguishes itself as unique holiday album
By Thomas O'Sullivan, Contributing Writer
Column | Remembering Nirvana’s iconic MTV live performance 30 years later
By Kristina Muharremaj, Staff Writer
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Review | ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ has 2 left feet
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
6 movies to ‘en-frighten’ your Halloween season
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis dribbles around a screen set by sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic on Nov. 3 against Eastern Illinois.
Player grades, notes from Illinois basketball’s win over EIU
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • November 5, 2024
Sports
Illinois cross country starts strong in Big Ten championships
Illinois cross country starts strong in Big Ten championships
By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2024
3 takeaways from Illinois’ loss to Wisconsin
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Illini roll over Panthers in exciting debut
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
Breaking: Ty Rodgers will redshirt the 2024-25 season
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
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