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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
The Carle Illinois College of Medicine is located at 506 S. Mathews Ave.
Carle medical student introduces microinvasive glaucoma surgery lab
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter • November 16, 2024
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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
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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
REACH panel advises students on content creation
By Kayla Constabileo, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2024
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
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
DI Social
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buzz weekly new music rundown
By Amartya Nalluri and Mariana Quezada
CSO visit provides unique experience for students, community members 
By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer
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
Graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry gets fired up in a matchup against Purdue on Oct. 28, 2023.
Quick turnaround up next for Illinois volleyball following Penn State
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
Illinois football bounces back with 22-point victory over Michigan State
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • November 16, 2024
Considerations for Illinois football’s final home game
By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Sweep or swept: Illinois’ series nearly predictable after 2 months
By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
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