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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

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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University News
UI System releases annual report, details a growing university
By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter
‘Reject Political Violence’; Illini Democrats condemn Illini Republicans for pro-ICE statement
By Patrick Herr, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer
Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees, housing rate increases
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer
News
Birth rates are down in the US: UI discusses national trends
Birth rates are down in the US: UI discusses national trends
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter • Feb 5, 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
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
UI students establish meaning of good sex
UI students establish meaning of good sex
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 5, 2026
Challenging the taboo, embracing benefits of masturbation
By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2026
What counts as cheating anymore?
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
Purity culture meets a new generation
By Zahra Ghadeer, Contributing Writer • Feb 5, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Queer men must curb ‘gay guy’ stereotypes
Opinion | Queer men must curb ‘gay guy’ stereotypes
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist • Feb 5, 2026
Opinion | When dating became an economic problem
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Sex and the CU | No ring, no romance, no regrets
By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer
Opinion | ICE’s mistake: Invading Minnesota in winter
By Grace Douglas, Senior Columnist
DI Social
buzz Music
Bad Bunny triumphs, Kendrick Lamar reclaims victory at 68th Grammy Awards
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Art & Entertainment Reporter
Guido Sánchez-Portuguez serenades Champaign Public Library
By Zoe Kidd, Staff Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘No Other Choice’ amusingly redefines job hunting
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
Oscar nominations set competitive awards race
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Junior wing Andrej Stojaković shoots a free throw in Illinois' win over Northwestern on Feb. 5, 2026. Stojaković led the Illini in scoring in the matchup with 17 points.
No. 5 Illinois obliterates Northwestern by 40 points
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 4, 2026
Sports
Senior McKenna Schaefbauer celebrates winning her match and securing the fourth point, leading Illinois to defeat Miami Ohio at Atkins Tennis Center on Jan 24.
Matinee victory: Illinois beats DePaul in Monday matchup
By Jack Dacy, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2026
Rematch: No. 5 Illinois set for second bout with Northwestern
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 4, 2026
Column | Predicting the NFL Honors … again
By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • Feb 4, 2026
No. 7 Illinois stays winless after loss to No. 5 Penn State
By Sofia Boddy, Staff Writer • Feb 3, 2026
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