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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
Student groups, community members protest ICE
By Macy Medendorp and Patrick Herr
UI Chinese international enrollment, visualized
By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter
University Admin
Understanding the I-Team: Documents outline responsibilities, limits
By Patrick Herr and Alex Murphy
‘Each senate shall’: Tracking Shahid Khan’s honorary degree rejections
By Ryan Pearlman, Senior News Reporter
News
Parkland College stands at 2400 W. Bradley Ave. in Champaign. The college’s Mattis Avenue extended campus went on lockdown after a reported shooting nearby.
UPDATED: Lockdown lifted after ‘reported shooting’ near Parkland College
By Macy Medendorp, Staff Writer • Mar 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
Features
Montage Arts Journal proves creativity knows no limit
Montage Arts Journal proves creativity knows no limit
By Penelope Roewe, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2026
Books to Prisoners builds hope, sparks change
Books to Prisoners builds hope, sparks change
By Blake Moore, Staff Writer • Mar 3, 2026
Future Women in Sports creates career connections
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Mar 2, 2026
Black History at UI
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Feb 27, 2026
Art of the Resistance allows artists to express identity, defiance
By Camy Mertes, Contributing Writer • Feb 26, 2026
Opinions
Gammarus langi, also known as Lang’s scud, photographed in La Cienega, New Mexico, on Oct. 8, 2017.
Opinion | Biodiversity isn’t so shrimple
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist • Mar 3, 2026
Opinion | Super Bowl LX halftime show reveals America doesn’t like to share
By Prayse Odomes, Senior Columnist
Opinion | An empire built in daylight — by people doing their jobs
By Raphael Ranola, Senior Columnist
Opinion | Reduce, reuse, we’re not actually recycling
By Samantha Arnold, Columnist
DI Social
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Review | Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ unravels a tender, worthwhile arc
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
buzz weekly new music rundown
By Olivia Dvorak, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporte
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ delivers humble, accessible fantasy tale
By Gibson Asselmeier, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Wuthering Heights’ falls short
By Sonali Khanna, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Senior guard Kylan Boswell celebrates with senior guard AJ Redd after Illinois defeated Oregon on March 3 and Redd scored the last 5 points of the game.
No. 11 Illini roast Ducks in home finale
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 4, 2026
Sports
Illinois huddles together for a timeout during the game against Rutgers on Nov. 1, 2025.
Illini land 2027 four-star defensive back Justin Johnson
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Mar 4, 2026
What each Illini can bring to Big Ten tournament
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Mar 4, 2026
‘A dream come true for me’: Illini senior AJ Redd reflects on journey ahead of final home game
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2026
Illinois hires Robby Hauck, Mike Linehan as defensive position coaches
By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Mar 3, 2026
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