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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
Worker unions rally for improved wages, updated contract
By Anna Ceja and Avery Paterson
Board of Trustees welcomes newest member
By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer
University Admin
Board of Trustees welcomes newest member
By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer
University addresses revoked student visas, federal updates
By Patrick Herr and Qaasim Jatoi
News
AFSCME Locals 698 and 3700 members and supporters rally together on Friday afternoon on the Main Quad.
Worker unions rally for improved wages, updated contract
By Anna Ceja and Avery Paterson • April 12, 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
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Joshua Harris, head of media preservation, cranking the polyester copy film through device to better view the contents.
UI’s journey to preserve first sound on film
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Holi brings joy, color, purpose to University
By Blake Moore, Contributing Writer • April 14, 2025
UI students dive into underwater hockey
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Sustainapalooza boosts awareness for climate change, student sustainability initiatives
By Felicity Abbott and Drake Facchinello • April 13, 2025
Brewing more than tea: Campus Chai serves culture, community
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • April 12, 2025
Elizabeth McLane works overtime on, off the ice
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • April 10, 2025
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Opinion | Climate change: Capitalism’s inevitable product
By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist • April 12, 2025
Opinion | Neoliberalism is officially dead. What now?
By Grace Douglas, Columnist
DI Voices | The grief of transformation: Who am I?
By Jasmine Nichols, Senior Columnist
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Former Illini center Meyers Leonard screams in celebration after a big play by Illinois in its March 7 win over Purdue. Leonard spoke with The Daily Illini at halftime about his basketball career and venture into country music.
Hoops to honky tonks: Meyers Leonard begins new path after NBA retirement
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2025
Sports
Illinois grabs versatile guard in portal
Illinois grabs versatile guard in portal
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • April 13, 2025
Illinois lands Aaliyah Guyton
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • April 12, 2025
Single match weekend in Evanston
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