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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

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University News
Pro-Palestine protester pleads guilty to mob action, officer obstruction
By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer
YDSA holds silent protest on Main Quad, promotes free speech
By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI expands Illinois Commitment eligibility
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
Chancellor Jones to step down in June 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
News
Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks after being sworn into office in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2019.
Illinois fall veto session just concluded: Here’s a recap
By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024
Latest Issue
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Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
By Campus Scout, Satirist
Top Photo
Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
Gear up for bike safety: Understanding increase in bike incidents
Gear up for bike safety: Understanding increase in bike incidents
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024
Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates Black literature
By Jahzara Norris , Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
Lippold Haken reinvents keyboard with Continuum Fingerboard 
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Krannert Art Museum explores connections between Alzheimer’s, art at community event
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
REACH panel advises students on content creation
By Kayla Constabileo, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2024
Opinions
Protesters gathering on Friday to protest UI's involvement with fossil fuel companies. Organizers afix a banner reading "Divest Now" on Alma Mater on Sept. 27.
Opinion | UI anti-divestment ideals lead to free speech crackdown policies
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • November 11, 2024
Opinion | Mainstream media is sane-washing Trump’s presidential run
By William Hawrylak, Contributing Columnist
DI Voices | Long-distance Dads Weekend: The international student experience
By Naavya Shetty, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Brauer offers coroner’s office change it deserves
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
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Review | Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album ‘GNX’ solidifies status as rap great 
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Maaike Niekerk and Mariana Quezada
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Red One‘ is an early Christmas gift that fails to deliver
By William Jurgens, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Emilia Peréz’ is a chaotic, forceful musical-thriller
By Gibson Asselmeier, Contributing Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman forward Will Riley shoots a free throw during practice on Nov. 22 at State Farm Center.
No. 25 Illinois prepares to take on Maryland Eastern Shore
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • November 23, 2024
Sports
Senior wide receiver Pat Bryant gets near the sideline in the game against Purdue on Oct. 12.
Illinois football finishes with 38-31 comeback victory over Rutgers
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • November 23, 2024
Tommy DeVito named Giants’ starter amid challenging season
By Daniel Lee and Ben Fader • November 23, 2024
Bostic scores career-high, No. 22 Illinois beats Oregon State
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
No. 22 Illinois seeks 5-0 start in final game of homestand against Oregon State
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
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