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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
UI System President Tim Killeen addresses federal funding concerns
By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter
A deep dive into NCSA’s new DeltaAI software
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI System presents new guaranteed transfer policy for Illinois high school graduates
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter
UI receives record number of first-year applicants
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen, News Editor
News
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen poses for a photo at the President’s House in Urbana.
UI System President Tim Killeen addresses federal funding concerns
By Anna Ceja, Senior News Reporter • January 30, 2025
Top Story
Staff writer Grayson Hodson writes on the problematic paradox of productivity at the University.
Opinion | The problematic paradox of productivity
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Top Photo
The Illini celebrate after scoring against the Gamecocks during the fourth quarter of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
Gallery | Cheez-It Citrus Bowl hosts juicy game between No. 20 Illinois, No. 15 South Carolina
Features
Future educators discuss lack of sex education requirement in Illinois schools
By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2025
Chancellor Jones during a trustees meeting on May 18, 2023.
Finding the next chancellor: Shaping the future after Jones
By Lars Arlandson and Riley Shankman • January 29, 2025
Urbana Free Library hosts adult spelling bee
By Magdalena Neff, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025
Pineapplefest draws crowds of tropical fruit lovers 
By Giuliana Means, Staff Writer • January 26, 2025
Rebecca Ginsburg talks prison abolition, community in MLK celebration event
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025
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Opinion | CoryxKenshin: A decade of representation, community, acceptance
Opinion | CoryxKenshin: A decade of representation, community, acceptance
By Jasmine Nichols, Columnist • December 22, 2024
Opinion | Illinois’ 13th district shows importance of colleges to congressional districts 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
Opinion | Misogyny doesn’t have consequences
By Hailey Cho, Columnist
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
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Freshman guard Kasparas Jakučionis gives sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn a high-five as the two get back on defense in a loss to Maryland on Jan. 23.
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By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • January 30, 2025
Sports
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant goes up for a layup against Ohio State on Jan. 25, 2024.
Player grades, notes ahead of matchup against Rutgers
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025
Experienced offensive coach ready to join Illinois staff in 2025
By Evy York, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
Illinois men’s gymnastics falls to top-ranked Oklahoma
By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
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