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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

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Private donation allows Soybean Innovation Lab limited reopening
By Aakarsh Garg, Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman
UI professor sues TPUSA, withdraws complaint after resolution
By Avery Paterson, Senior News Reporter
University Admin
ICE rumor unfounded, UI says
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News
Peter Goldsmith, professor emeritus and director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, in Coble Hall before a discussion about USAID on Thursday. The lab was allowed a limited reopening after a private $1 million donation was made.
Private donation allows Soybean Innovation Lab limited reopening
By Aakarsh Garg, Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman • April 18, 2025
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
Joshua Harris, head of media preservation, cranking the polyester copy film through device to better view the contents.
UI’s journey to preserve first sound on film
Features
Hatha Yoga & Fitness provides community, relieves stress
Hatha Yoga & Fitness provides community, relieves stress
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 19, 2025
Back on the saddle: UIUC Horse canters around campus once again
Back on the saddle: UIUC Horse canters around campus once again
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Records find new life through younger generations
By Olivia Dvorak, Contributing Writer • April 16, 2025
From the ground up: Amara Yoga & Arts empowers CU community
By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
Design for America’s Midwest Meetup unites student designers
By Thomas O'Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Writer • April 15, 2025
Opinions
Sen. Cory Booker speaking with attendees at the 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention hosted by the AFL-CIO at the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa.
Opinion | The Democratic Party needs more Cory Bookers
By George Alexandrakis, Senior Columnist • April 19, 2025
Opinion | ‘Abundance’: The future liberals should want
By Grace Douglas, Contributing Columnist
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Opinion | No, low gas prices are not a good thing
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
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Review | ‘SABLE, fABLE’ reflects, then reaches forward
By Blake Moore, Contributing Writer
‘An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn’ brings laughter, friendship to Krannert Center
By Alexa Lis, Senior Copy Editor
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Review | ‘The Pitt’ is an effective, no-frills hospital drama
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer
Review | ‘The Amateur’ struggles to get off the ground
By Thomas O'Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman wing Will Riley drives to the basket against Michigan State on Feb. 15 at State Farm Center.
Freshman wing Will Riley declares for 2025 NBA draft
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • April 14, 2025
Sports
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Ben Plumley fires a pitch against Indiana on April 12.
Illinois travels to Pacific Northwest to face Washington
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • April 18, 2025
Illinois cruises through midweek game against SIUE
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
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