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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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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
Brands, sororities work to expand campus influence
Brands, sororities work to expand campus influence
By Sofía Boddy, Staff Writer • Mar 27, 2026
Students balance books, babies at the Main Library
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • Mar 25, 2026
Club Insecta uncovers hidden world
By Shalini R Manchi, Staff Writer • Mar 17, 2026
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
DI Social
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
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