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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
FIRE visits campus, supports Illini Republicans
By Ryan Pearlman and Aidan Sadovi
Illinois Student Council seeks to represent, advocate for student body
By Alex Murphy and Macy Medendorp
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
Representatives for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression table on the Main Quad on Feb. 10. The free speech group came to urge the University not to investigate the Illini Republicans’ controversial social media post.
FIRE visits campus, supports Illini Republicans
By Ryan Pearlman and Aidan Sadovi • Feb 11, 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
Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity
Local teen programs bring engagement, creativity
By Penelope Roewe, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
PAWS builds foundation for future members
By Jordan Fikis, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
UI professors’ styles impact student learning
By Sonja Aghakhan, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026
‘When the Raven Appears’: UI student brings family memories to life
By Zahra Ghadeer, Staff Writer • Feb 10, 2026
4 best friends turn their Gies experience into a legacy
By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Feb 6, 2026
Opinions
Friends lay out on the Main Quad, chatting and enjoying sunny weather on March 12, 2025.
Opinion | Social media wastes our time: Go touch grass
By Joe Hissem, Columnist • Feb 10, 2026
Opinion | Gambling turns everyday interactions into casino experiences
By Adi Jaiswal, Contributing Columnist
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
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10 voices, 1 vision: Celebrating Philip Glass’s complete etudes
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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
Freshman forward David Mirković reacts after a Wisconsin basket in the first half against Illinois on Feb. 10 at State Farm Center.
Wisconsin stuns No. 8 Illinois despite 34 from Wagler
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 11, 2026
Sports
Illinois huddles near the circle during a game against Parkland College on Sept. 28, 2023.
Illinois heads into second tournament of season
By Maya Brito, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2026
Multiple Illini record career-nights in Illinois’ dominant win over Wisconsin
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2026
Illini drop trio of matches at ITA Indoor Nationals
By Jack Dacy, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2026
What Illinois needs to learn before its game against Wisconsin
By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Feb 11, 2026
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