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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
Pro-Palestine protester pleads guilty to mob action, officer obstruction
By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer
YDSA holds silent protest on Main Quad, promotes free speech
By Anna Ceja, 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
Illinois fall veto session just concluded: here’s a recap
By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • November 22, 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
Rare Book and Manuscript Library celebrates Black literature
By Jahzara Norris , Staff Writer • November 21, 2024
Lippold Haken reinvents keyboard with Continuum Fingerboard 
By Stephanie Orellana, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Krannert Art Museum explores connections between Alzheimer’s, art at community event
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
REACH panel advises students on content creation
By Kayla Constabileo, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2024
Annual Philippine cultural event renames for gender inclusion
By Jenny Lin, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
Opinions
Protesters gathering on Friday to protest UI's involvement with fossil fuel companies. Organizers afix a banner reading "Divest Now" on Alma Mater on Sept. 27.
Opinion | UI anti-divestment ideals lead to free speech crackdown policies
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • November 11, 2024
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
Opinion | Brauer offers coroner’s office change it deserves
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
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Review | ‘Shawn’ explores folk in vulnerable but forgettable comeback
By Bryana Perez, Staff Writer
Column | Lady Gaga’s ‘The Fame Monster’ remains definition of iconic
By Mariana Quezada, Senior buzz Reporter
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Review | ‘Red One‘ is an early Christmas gift that fails to deliver
By William Jurgens, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Emilia Peréz’ is a chaotic, forceful musical-thriller
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshman forward Will Riley accepts a screen for his teammate as he looks for a basket on Nov. 8.
Player grades, notes from Illinois basketball’s loss to Alabama
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024
Sports
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook uses a screen to drive to the basket for a layup against No. 19 Florida State on Nov. 3.
No. 22 Illinois seeks 5-0 start in final game of homestand against Oregon State
By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
What to expect from No. 25 Illinois football against Rutgers
By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Illinois aims for bounce-back wins against Rutgers, UCLA
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? NBA L2M report
By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • November 21, 2024
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