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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
UI expands Illinois Commitment eligibility
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
Main Library celebrates 100th birthday, reveals time capsule
By Avery Paterson, 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
The UI Ice Arena's shoe renting area and cafe on May 2, 2023.
UIPD reports assault at UI Ice Arena
By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer • November 19, 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
Lippold Haken reinvents keyboard with Continuum Fingerboard 
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Visitors of the Creative Aging event at the Krannert Art Museum on Nov. 13 after being instructed to chose four cards, all containing artwork in KAM, explaining why they gravitated towards certain works.
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
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
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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Column | Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame Monster’ remains definition of iconic
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buzz weekly new music rundown
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Column | ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is fantastical exploration of war’s effects
By Amartya Nalluri, Staff Writer
Column | Who’s up having a ‘Wonderful Christmastime?’
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
The Illini retake the court following an SIUE timeout on Nov. 8.
Illini hit the road for first power non-conference matchup
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 20, 2024
Sports
Junior Kenta Miyoshi celebrates a point during a 5-2 Illinois win over No. 8 Duke on Feb. 2.
Miyoshi to close fall season at NCAA Singles Championships
By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Reporter • November 19, 2024
Men’s club soccer heads to Round Rock for Nationals
By Evy York, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2024
Illinois wrestling kicks off season with perfect 3-0 record
By Peter Jakubiak, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
Illini offense stymied, swept by Huskies
By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
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