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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
DOD, Grainger sign $9 million contract for military vehicle engineering research
By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer
Students navigate UI Housing’s first lottery system
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
University Admin
Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits
By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy
‘Each senate shall’: Tracking Shahid Khan’s honorary degree rejections
By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter
News
Leaves sit on the ground near a sign for Champaign Park District’s Scott Park on Nov. 7, 2025. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District — which includes much of Champaign-Urbana — announced $2.3 million in funding for local park districts and the University.
Rep. Budzinski secures $2.3 million for local park districts, UI research
By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Feb 26, 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
An art piece titled “The Art of the Lie” by Stephen Kaufman is on display in the Art of the Resistance art gallery at the university YMCA on Feb. 25. The gallery features many art pieces on modern political topics such as President Donald Trump and the country itself.
Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance
By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Snacks of the World: Uniting culture through munchies
By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Krannert connects hip hop culture, community with 2026 Hip Hop Convene
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 25, 2026
UI faculty see Rate My Professors lose its spark
By Elizabeth Bichkoff, Staff Writer • Feb 24, 2026
Arabic Program: Building fluency, expanding language education
By Edgar Nava, Staff Writer • Feb 24, 2026
Opinions
Trash bins overflow as students throw away beverage containers, flyers and other rubbish on Aug. 24, 2025.
Opinion | Reduce, reuse, we’re not actually recycling
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Feb 25, 2026
Letter to the Editor | Your activism depends on their rights too
By William Harris
Satire | TPUSA saves Scout from the woke mob
By Campus Scout
Opinion | Surrogacy is the internet’s latest moral playground
By Hailey Cho, Senior Columnist
DI Social
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Ther’Up.Y rocks Rose Bowl Tavern with Prince, Tina Turner tribute
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Review | Lana Del Rey cooks up new ballad, album announcement awaits
By Juliana Damian, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ delivers humble, accessible fantasy tale
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Wuthering Heights’ falls short
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
(Left) Morez Johnson Jr. speaks to the media following Illinois’ March 13, 2025, win over Iowa at the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis and (right) the Orange Krush during starting lineup introductions on Feb. 15, 2026, at State Farm Center.
‘I think he betrayed us all’: UI students react to Morez Johnson Jr.’s impending Champaign return
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 26, 2026
Sports
Outfielder Alaina Miller paces in center field during Illinois’ game against Michigan State on April 12, 2025.
Illini look to keep winning in season’s penultimate tournament
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Feb 26, 2026
Column | How Illinois baseball can keep pace in Greenville
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Column | Can Illinois earn a ranked win against No. 9 Iowa?
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 26, 2026
Illini tame Lions, secure first home victory of season 
By Arnes Caro, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2026
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