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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
Illinois student wins international award for thesis on asylum justice
By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor
UI alum draws against Manny Pacquiao’s son in pro boxing debut
By Santiago Gonzalez Ahuerma, Contributing Writer
University Admin
UI Senate rejects online Language Other Than English requirement reduction
By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman
UI to remove DEI statement from faculty promotion, tenure applications
By Ryan Pearlman and Vanessa Turner
News
Simon Coveney, former Irish government minister, presents Leana Shin with the Thomas Clarkson Medal at the Global Undergraduate Awards Gala.
Illinois student wins international award for thesis on asylum justice
By Anna Ceja, Assistant News Editor • Dec 9, 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
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
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch transcends time
By Kelsey Hoevel, Staff Writer • Dec 11, 2025
Chefs prepare dishes in the kitchen at Bevier Café on the second floor of Bevier Hall on Nov. 14.
Bevier Café serves affordable meals, life skills
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2025
CFE takes center stage, unveils ‘Feast of Fools’ showcase 
By Lauren Castaldo, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Dec 5, 2025
Campus habitats support massive bird migration
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • Dec 5, 2025
Adventure Club undertakes a journey of self-reflection
By Qyler Bowie, Contributing Writer • Dec 4, 2025
Opinions
Opinion | Under federal pressure, will administrators stand for our campus?
By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist • Dec 9, 2025
Editorial | Trump’s hypocrisy threatens research, UI endures
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
Opinion | Zohran has a great future, the Democratic Party does not
By Hajera Quadri, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Champaign’s liquor license cap prohibits new bars, should be removed
By Joe Hissem, Contributing Columnist
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Review | Top 10 Albums of 2025
By Juliana Damian, Staff Writer
Urbana Hootenanny brings acoustic music to Rose Bowl Tavern
By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer
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Review | ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ perfects tacky horror
By Calissa Stevens, Staff Writer
Review | ‘The Running Man’ chases thrills, stumbles along the way
By Sonali Khanna, Contributing Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman forward David Mirković drives to the rim against Tennessee on Dec. 6 in Nashville.
Conference play has arrived: No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball opens Big Ten schedule at Ohio State
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 9, 2025
Sports
Blackhawks’ Louis Crevier and Wyatt Kaiser congratulate Connor Bedard (98) on his third goal that brought the Blackhawks up 5-2 during the third period against the Flames on Nov. 18, 2025, at the United Center. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
Column | Blackhawks rebuild at full steam; still a ways to go
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2025
No. 9 Illinois wrestling takes third at Cougar Clash
By Blake Noble and Ana-Isabella Djingarov • Dec 8, 2025
Player grades, notes from No. 14 Illinois’ statement win over No. 13 Tennessee
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 7, 2025
Illinois to face Tennessee in Music City Bowl
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Dec 7, 2025
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