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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

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UI students occupy Alma Mater, call for arms divestment, Gaza ceasefire
By Qaasim Jatoi, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Live updates: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater
By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 26, 2024
There’s a Dairy Queen at Altgeld Hall.
By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 22, 2024
Illinois men’s basketball brings back former assistant coach Orlando Antigua
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Campus News
Moms Weekend 2024: Live Coverage
By The Daily Illini News Staff
New ISC president, vice president discuss goals for term
By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Andy Cho
University Admin
What to expect from upcoming NTFC union negotiations
By Alice Mei, Contributing Writer
UI computer science department confirms investment, transformation to become own school
By Cristian Hidrogo, Staff Writer
News
Protesters celebrate police officers withdrawing from the barricade. On Friday morning protestors set up an encampment for Palestine which was shut down by University police and University Facilities & Services, leading to one arrest. Protestors reconvened at Alma in the afternoon setting up an encampment which lasted late into the night on Friday.
Gallery | Recap: Palestine encampment rekindles after shutdown
By James Hoeck, Athena Ly, Isaac Pinkus, Anika Khandavalli, Anh-Khoi Pham, Alyssa Shih and Lucas Sun • April 27, 2024
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Comic | Slightly late start
Comic | Slightly late start
By Anna Fedczuk, Graphics Editor
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Students swarm Alma Mater after Illinois wins against Iowa State, making it to the Elite 8 on March 28.
Gallery | Illinois fans celebrate at Alma Mater statue after team makes Elite Eight
Features
No Comment A Capella performs at the Great Lakes Semifinals at The Pabst Theater on March 16.
No Comment A Cappella wins Wild Card title, advances to ICCA finals in New York
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • April 26, 2024
NAMI-UIUC helps students find mental health support
NAMI-UIUC helps students find mental health support
By Russell Dearing, Contributing Writer • April 24, 2024
Sustainapalooza encourages environmental awareness on Earth Day
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Marching Illini sousaphones take on Illinois 5k
By Chloe Barbarise, Senior Copy Editor • April 22, 2024
Illini 4000 shares American cancer experience with Portraits Project
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • April 21, 2024
Opinions
Opinion | Indigenous history education needs a serious upgrade
By Aaron Anastos, Columnist • April 26, 2024
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Satire | Opinion | Become part of the pro-death movement today
By Amartya Nalluri, Columnist
Chancellor Jones steps down, American rapper Kodak Black announced interim replacement
By Lisa Chasanov, Executive Hoodwinks Director
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Spring Jam moved indoors to State Farm Center
By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Column | Blur’s ‘Parklife’ turns 30: Celebrating a defining Brit-pop album
By Kristina Muharremaj, Staff Writer
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Review | ‘Civil War’ showcases wartime journalists, catches audience off guard
By Suzette Murillo, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Invincible’ returns with a powerful second season
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Senior Ben Humrichous holds the basketball for the University of Evansville Aces.
Report: Brad Underwood continues portal heater, gets commitment from Ben Humrichous
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • April 26, 2024
Sports
Casey Washington heads to Atlanta in sixth round of 2024 NFL draft
By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • April 27, 2024
Illinois hits the road for Big Ten series in Maryland after 8-0 home stretch
By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Illinois looks to slow down a red-hot Ohio State
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
No. 4 Illinois set to play No. 5 Nebraska to kick off the postseason
By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
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