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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
Chancellor Jones to step down in June 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
UI Research Park pursues rezoning, promotes development
By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer
University Admin
Chancellor Jones to step down in June 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei
News
Salvation Army’s ‘Love Beyond Christmas’ campaign starts Friday
Salvation Army’s ‘Love Beyond Christmas’ campaign starts Friday
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
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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
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Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
Annual Philippine cultural event renames for gender inclusion
Annual Philippine cultural event renames for gender inclusion
By Jenny Lin, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Illinois Vintage Fest’s open market returns to CU
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
North Korean defector siblings speak at Illini Union
By Edgar Nava, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2024
Student startup consolidates apartment leasing process
By Dhara Mehta, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2024
‘This is What Democracy Looks Like’ exhibit highlights power of activist art
By Kathya Grau, Contributing Writer • November 8, 2024
Opinions
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
By Campus Scout, Satirist • November 12, 2024
Opinion | UI anti-divestment ideals lead to free speech crackdown policies
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
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
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CSO visit provides unique experience for students, community members 
By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Mariana Quezada
buzz Movies and TV
Column | ‘Waves’ remains heartfelt film of tragedy, forgiveness
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
6 TV shows to watch out for this winter 
By Gibson Asselmeier, Contributing Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic dunks the ball in warm ups ahead of Illinois' matchup with Oakland on Nov. 13.
Player grades, notes from Illinois basketball’s gritty win over Oakland
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • November 14, 2024
Sports
Running back Chase Brown rushes the football through an open gap against Purdue on Nov. 12, 2022.
Top 3 former Illini in 2024 fantasy football
By Stephen Bradshaw, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Illinois volleyball set to battle top 10 foes, Penn State, Purdue await
By Lexie Breymeyer, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Takeaways from No. 23 Illinois’ blowout win over EIU
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024
Campus Ink rebrand opens for start of basketball season
By Daniel Lee and Ben Fader • November 14, 2024
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