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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
Mayor Williams discusses community, Black history at University YMCA
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor
FIRE urges UI to cease Illini Republicans Title VI review
By Ryan Pearlman and Qaasim Jatoi
University Admin
UI encourages remote meetings Monday, does not cancel classes
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer
Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees, housing rate increases
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer
News
Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams stands at the University YMCA on Feb. 6. Williams spoke to the crowd about community power and Black History Month.
Mayor Williams discusses community, Black history at University YMCA
By Vanessa Turner, Copy Editor • Feb 9, 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
Christine Leung, Lalit Gurrapu, Owen Krajecki and Dhwani Patel pose for a photo at the State Farm Center at a basketball game they were invited to watch courtside by the Gies College of Business.
4 best friends turn their Gies experience into a legacy
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 6, 2026
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
Beyond labels: Personal gender identity, expression
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
UI students establish meaning of good sex
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Feb 5, 2026
Challenging the taboo, embracing benefits of masturbation
By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2026
What counts as cheating anymore?
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 5, 2026
Opinions
Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences
Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences
By Adi Jaiswal, Contributing Columnist • Feb 7, 2026
Opinion | Performativity: The missing language of sex positivity
By Mary-Audrey Matthews, Contributing Columnist
Opinion | Queer men must curb ‘gay guy’ stereotypes
By Alexander Fako, Senior Columnist
Opinion | When dating became an economic problem
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
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10 voices, 1 vision: Celebrating Philip Glass’s complete etudes
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buzz weekly new music rundown
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter
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Review | ‘No Other Choice’ amusingly redefines job hunting
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
Oscar nominations set competitive awards race
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Junior center Zvonimir Ivišić, graduate student forward Ben Humrichous, freshman guard Keaton Wagler and freshman forward David Mirković watch a free throw being shot from half court in Illinois’ win over Northwestern on Feb. 4.
Player grades, notes from No. 5 Illinois’ overtime loss to No. 10 Michigan State
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 8, 2026
Sports
Freshman forward Naomi Benson follows through with a warmup jump shot leading up to the Illinois vs. USC game on Feb. 8.
‘It’s truly an amazing sight’: Illinois gets its sellout, falls short to USC
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 8, 2026
Illinois seniors recognized in win over Eastern Illinois
By Maya Brito and Macy Medendorp • Feb 8, 2026
No. 5 Illinois falls to No. 10 Michigan State in overtime battle
By Evy York, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 7, 2026
No. 5 Illinois travels to East Lansing for marquee matchup with No. 10 Michigan State
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 7, 2026
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