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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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A protester flying a “Dump Trump” LGBTQ+ flag finished his march during the third No Kings protest outside of Champaign County Courthouse on March 28.
Thousands in CU rally against Trump administration at ‘No Kings 3’ protest
By Sophia Vasilakopoulos, Alex Murphy and Patrick Herr Apr 4, 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
Ebertfest: The Last Dance returns as ‘proper farewell’ to CU community
By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Apr 7, 2026
David Hopping, a PhD student in informatics and the founder of the improv group Also Known As poses with a sign on Quad Day on Aug. 8. 2024.
AKA Improv keeps comedy lighthearted, open to everyone
By Sarah Jacobson, Copy Editor • Apr 6, 2026
Mu Sigma Lambda scores opportunities for aspiring sports professionals
By Jordan Fikis, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 5, 2026
Opinion | Do whales know what ‘sorry’ means?
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist • Apr 7, 2026
DI Social
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Graduate student forward Ben Humrichous acknowledges the Illini student section at Lucas Oil Stadium as he walks off the court for the final time in his college career. Illinois fell to UConn in the Final Four on April 4 in front of a packed football stadium, mostly full of its own fans.
‘Praise God for the gift that this was’: Ben Humrichous leans on faith as college career ends with Final Four exit
By Sahil Mittal, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2026
Redshirt junior infielder Kyle Schupmann rounds the bases off of junior outfielder Collin Jenning’s two-run home run during a game against Lindenwood on Feb. 25.
3 takeaways from Illinois’ series loss at Purdue
By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Apr 6, 2026