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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
Carle med student receives funding for neurosurgical device
By Naveed Ahmed and Nina Issel
Pro-Palestine protester pleads guilty to mob action, officer obstruction
By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer
University Admin
UI expands Illinois Commitment eligibility
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer
Chancellor Jones to step down in June 2025
By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter
News
A student holds their phone with ChatGPT open.
ChatGPT isn’t intelligent — can it really do your homework?
By Alice Mei, Staff Writer • November 28, 2024
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Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
Satire | Campus Scout’s fear of women jeopardizes democracy
By Campus Scout, Satirist
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Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
UI community reflects on modern Thanksgiving
UI community reflects on modern Thanksgiving
By Giuliana Means, Contributing Writer • November 28, 2024
UI professors stress importance of including AI in courses 
UI professors stress importance of including AI in courses 
By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • November 27, 2024
UI professor brings neuroanatomy to life with VR technology
By Clyde John, Contributing Writer • November 26, 2024
Gear up for bike safety: Understanding increase in bike incidents
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024
Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates Black literature
By Jahzara Norris , Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
Opinions
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
Opinion | Harris lost with echo chambers, UI a prime example 
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist • November 27, 2024
Opinion | UI anti-divestment ideals lead to free speech crackdown policies
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist
Opinion | Mainstream media is sane-washing Trump’s presidential run
By William Hawrylak, Contributing Columnist
DI Voices | Long-distance Dads Weekend: The international student experience
By Naavya Shetty, Contributing Columnist
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Review | Father John Misty’s ‘Mahashmashana’: A beautiful sign of the times
By Mary Piacente, News Editor
Review | Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album ‘GNX’ solidifies status as rap great 
By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
buzz Movies and TV
Review | ‘Arcane’ Season 2 pulls it together for explosive series finale
By Thomas O'Sullivan, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Wicked’ successfully transforms popular musical to addictive film   
By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter
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Latest Men's Basketball
Head coach Brad Underwood paces the sidelines during the 2023 Big Ten tournament.
Holiday Illini take on Thanksgiving
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 28, 2024
Sports
No. 12 Illinois handles business in Chapel Hill, improves to 5-0
By Rudraksh Kikani and Peter Jakubiak • November 29, 2024
No. 19 Illinois suffers first season loss against No. 14 Kentucky
By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • November 29, 2024
Illinois volleyball suffers tough loss over Thanksgiving break
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 29, 2024
Thanksgiving Illini special: Athletes who feasted this season
By Ben Fader, Laura Mendes, Eric Brewer and Brie Dirl • November 28, 2024
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