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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
ISC, cultural centers to highlight diversity through Crossroads of Culture event
By Kayla Hutton and Jahzara Norris
3 UI faculty receive Sloan Foundation Fellowship
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer
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
An Asian American Cultural Center sign hangs above the kitchen inside the AACC along with Lunar New Year decorations on Feb. 25. The Illinois Student Council and the University’s cultural centers will host a Crossroads of Culture event to celebrate diversity on campus.
ISC, cultural centers to highlight diversity through Crossroads of Culture event
By Kayla Hutton and Jahzara Norris • Mar 25, 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
Students balance books, babies at the Main Library
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026
Illini Art and Business Collective professionalizes creativity
By Qyler Bowie, Staff Writer • Mar 22, 2026
Campus apartments become foster homes for shelter animals
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Mar 19, 2026
Club Insecta uncovers hidden world
By Shalini R Manchi, Staff Writer • Mar 17, 2026
FrogWatch unites CU to monitor frogs, toads
By Amartya Nalluri, Senior Copy Editor • Mar 15, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | ICE violence is not unprecedented; it is fundamentally American
Opinion | ICE violence is not unprecedented; it is fundamentally American
By Gurneer Sidhu, Senior Columnist • Mar 26, 2026
Opinion | Illinois primary was not just bought; Progressives made it possible
By Hajera Quadri, Columnist
Opinion | You’re not ‘at a very Chinese time of your life’
By H. Fay, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Online politics runs our country
By Mateusz Pietrzkiewicz, Contributing Columnist
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One nomination after another: The 5 front-runners of the 98th Academy Awards
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler drives to the basket in the second round of the NCAA tournament on March 21.
Lone Star stakes: No. 3 Illinois set for Sweet 16 showdown with No. 2 Houston
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 26, 2026
Sports
Freshman David Bakonyi (left) returns a volley against Oregon as redshirt sophomore Zach Viiala (right) watches at Atkins Tennis Center on March 6.
No. 14 Illinois drops first Big Ten game to Michigan State
By Reed Lofstedt, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2026
Lone Star stakes: No. 3 Illinois set for Sweet 16 showdown with No. 2 Houston
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 26, 2026
Midseason struggles continue for Illini as team drops 12th straight
By Ethan Mesich-Fiems, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2026
Illinois offense stagnates in low-scoring affair against Missouri 
By Arnes Caro, Staff Writer • Mar 26, 2026
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