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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
CU community rallies against ICE
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Zoe Cohen and Patrick Herr
Gallery | Anti-ICE demonstration shuts down Green Street
By Sam Rink, Lily Blodgett, Ansh Aggarwal, Adam Edwards and Noah Markunas
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
Protesters march down Green Street on Jan. 30, blocking cars as part of a nationwide general strike against the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement actions. The protest, promoted by several student activist groups, included several hundred community members marching and chanting against ICE.
CU community rallies against ICE
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, Zoe Cohen and Patrick Herr • Jan 31, 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
DI Social
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buzz predicts 2026 Grammy Awards winners
By Olivia Dvorak, Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Felicity Abbott and Maaike Niekerk
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
buzz Movies and TV
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
Freshman forward David Mirković dribbles the ball up the court in Illinois' win over Washington on Jan. 29, 2026.
Rematch in Lincoln: What No. 9 Illinois needs to do differently this time to beat No. 5 Nebraska
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 31, 2026
Sports
Redshirt freshman Jason Jakstys during Illinois’ Jan. 21 win over Maryland at State Farm Center.
Jason Jakstys ruled out for season, will treat blood clot in shoulder
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 31, 2026
Player grades, notes from No. 9 Illinois’ home win over Washington
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 30, 2026
No. 9 Illinois defeats Washington for 10th straight win
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 29, 2026
Column | Player grades, notes from Illinois’ loss to No. 2 UCLA
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Jan 29, 2026
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