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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
Sean Evans named Spring 2026 UI Commencement speaker
By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer
After 30 years, Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day continues to evolve
By Aidan Sadovi and Adam Edwards
University Admin
New vice chancellor of advancement discusses role
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Staff Writer
Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits
By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy
News
Dylan Blaha (left) and Nikki Budzinski (right) set to run against each other in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District.
Budzinski, Blaha battle in Illinois’ 13th District primary
By Aakarsh Garg and Macy Medendorp • Mar 13, 2026
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
Top Photo
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
Features
FrogWatch unites CU to monitor frogs, toads
FrogWatch unites CU to monitor frogs, toads
By Amartya Nalluri, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 15, 2026
Booth owner Dan Hughes, (right) helps customer look for CDs at his booth during the Middlefork Flea Market held in Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana on Oct. 25, 2025. Hughes, a retired broadcasting teacher at Parkland College, sells a wide variety of CDs at the festival ranging several genres.
Rewinding the future: Why physical media is making a comeback on campus
By Zahra Ghadeer, Staff Writer • Mar 14, 2026
100 Strong builds community, culture for Black UI students
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Jahzara Norris • Mar 13, 2026
UI Students stitch, bake their stress away
By Sarah Jacobson, Copy Editor • Mar 12, 2026
Unofficial offers a taste of UI party life
By Elizabeth Bichkoff and Juliana Damian • Mar 11, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Our cities need to cool down
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Mar 17, 2026
Opinion | ‘Sinners’ dominated culture; It should sweep the Oscars
By Prayse Odomes, Senior Columnist
Opinion | MOBA games normalize toxicity
By Yueran Ma, Columnist
Opinion | Alysa Liu loves struggling, so should we
By Grace Douglas, Senior Columnist
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Jupiter String Quartet captivates audience with fierce, intimate performance
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buzz weekly new music rundown
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‘One Battle,’ many Oscars: 98th Academy Awards Recap
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
One nomination after another: The 5 front-runners of the 98th Academy Awards
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler handles the ball during the second half of Illinois’ Big Ten tournament quarterfinal loss to Wisconsin on March 13.
Column | What needs to stay, needs to go for Illinois after early Big Ten tournament exit 
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Mar 15, 2026
Sports
The Illinois bench celebrates a late game layup during their game against Minnesota on March 1. Illinois would go on to lose the game 73-78.
Illinois locks in No. 7 seed for NCAA tournament
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Mar 16, 2026
Four the win: Illini aim to flip script in Minnesota 
By Eva Sondgeroth, Contributing Writer • Mar 14, 2026
Illini look to bounce back after weekend struggles in Kentucky 
By Ethan Mesich-Fiems, Staff Writer • Mar 13, 2026
No. 4 Illinois crumbles late, falls to No. 5 Wisconsin in overtime at Big Ten tournament
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 13, 2026
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