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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
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi talks research, federal funding at UI Soybean Innovation Lab
By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor
Union workers protest construction company outside high-rise project
By Adam Edwards and Qaasim Jatoi
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
Nikki Budzinski, U.S. representative for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, speaks at an event focused on anti-corruption at the Illini Union on Jan. 28.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski announces anti-corruption agenda
By Alex Murphy and Macy Medendorp • Jan 30, 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
Intercollegiate skating builds talented skaters, team bonds
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Jan 29, 2026
A crushed can lays littered on a cement ledge across from the campus bar KAMS on Nov. 20.
Campus bartenders: UI students who ace exams, your cocktail order
By Giuliana Means, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2026
Green Street’s growing Asian food scene
By Saanvi Mantha, Contributing Writer • Jan 26, 2026
Astrobiology Club connects life between Earth, space
By Calissa Stevens and Gibson Asselmeier • Jan 25, 2026
Jazz Explorations wraps January residency with spontaneity, trust
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Jan 24, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Doing ‘nothing’ is productive, too
Opinion | Doing ‘nothing’ is productive, too
By Zaynab Chida, Columnist • Jan 30, 2026
Opinion | Dear Greenland, we apologize for the imperialism
By Aaron Anastos, Senior Columnist
Satire | Invest in Scout’s nuclear microwave 
By Campus Scout
Opinion | Rap music still shapes culture, despite what the charts say
By Prayse Odomes, Columnist
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By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
The Interdisciplinary Institute jazzes up the community
By Qyler Bowie, Contributing Writer
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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
Graduate student forward Ben Humrichous shoots a free throw in the second half of Illinois’ win over Washington on Jan. 29.
No. 9 Illinois defeats Washington for 10th straight win
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 29, 2026
Sports
Redshirt sophomore center Lety Vasconcelos goes up for the jumpshot during the Illinois v. UCLA game on Jan. 28. Illinois would go on to lose by a final score of 67-80.
Column | Player grades, notes from Illinois’ loss to No. 2 UCLA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 29, 2026
No. 9 Illinois welcomes Washington to CU, in search of 10th straight win
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 29, 2026
Illinois freshmen lead second-half comeback in 80-67 loss to No. 2 UCLA
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Jan 28, 2026
100 and counting: Brad Underwood earns 100th Big Ten win of career
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 28, 2026
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