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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
Removal of IPM executive director causes uncertainty
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer
UI encourages safe travels back to campus
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor
University Admin
UI Senate rejects online Language Other Than English requirement reduction
By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman
UI to remove DEI statement from faculty promotion, tenure applications
By Ryan Pearlman and Vanessa Turner
News
A parking meter in Downtown Champaign on Nov. 18. The city will be offering free parking until Dec. 31 at the Hill Street Parking Deck.
Champaign offers free downtown parking for holidays
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Dec 4, 2025
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
Students attempt to help their team member perform a front flip during a game at an Adenture Club meeting on Nov. 20.
Adventure Club undertakes a journey of self-reflection
By Qyler Bowie, Contributing Writer • Dec 4, 2025
2010s music continues to thrive
2010s music continues to thrive
By Maraya Petrova, Staff Writer • Dec 3, 2025
Inline Insomniacs glide through CU, form tight-knit skating community
By Jordan Fikis and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Dec 2, 2025
Volunteer Illini Projects support local needs
By Valeria Petryshchuk, Contributing Writer • Dec 1, 2025
UI sword fighting club blends exercise, community
By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • Dec 1, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | There are hungry kids in America
Opinion | There are hungry kids in America
By Prayse Odomes, Columnist • Dec 3, 2025
Opinion | Sustainability needs to bee a priority
By Samantha Arnold, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Studio Ghibli Fest rebukes AI, affirms creativity
By Aaron Anastos, Senior Columnist
Opinion | Gen Z’s irony may be our downfall
By Grace Douglas, Columnist
DI Social
buzz Music
Urbana Hootenanny brings acoustic music to Rose Bowl Tavern
By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer
Review | 5SOS shines on ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’
By Elizabeth Bichkoff, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale crowns its winner
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter
Review | ‘Die My Love’ engulfs viewers with dread
By Sonali Khanna, Contributing Writer
buzz
Latest Men's Basketball
Illinois senior guard Kylan Boswell goes for the ball against UConn defenders at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28.
Player grades, notes from No. 13 Illinois’ ugly loss to No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Nov 29, 2025
Sports
Bears safety Kevin Byard III celebrates his interception against the Eagles in the third quarter Nov. 28 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Column l Bears fairytale season enters final chapter 
By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2025
Davis, Beatty earn All-Big Ten honors
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 4, 2025
Jacas selected to All-Big Ten First Team
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 4, 2025
Illinois inks 30 on National Signing Day
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 3, 2025
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