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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
New exhibits at Krannert Art Museum enrich UI with research, educational opportunities
By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer
Chad Pecknold explains ‘postliberal’ ideology at Turning Point USA event
By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer
University Admin
Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium
By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei
Chancellor Jones addresses Election Day, voter registration in Massmail
By Reyanna Paul, Senior News Reporter
News
Electricity pylons in the evening light on Nov. 3, 2016.
LIHEAP accepting applications for 2024-25
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
Latest Issue
Top Story
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
UI political RSOs react to Trump, Harris debate
By Mary Piacente and Jessie Wang
Top Photo
Staff writer Qaasim Jatoi writes on hazing within Greek life at the University.
Hazing through history: A persistent tradition at Illinois
Features
Two dogs ready to take on the judges make their way through Hessel Park for the dog Halloween costume contest on Oct. 26.
Fifth annual Halloween Puppy Parade attracts pups in spooky costumes
By Giuliana Means, Contributing Writer • October 28, 2024
The Other Guys perform during Acatoberfest at Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Annual Acatoberfest unites UI a cappella
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • October 28, 2024
UI Arabic debate team graces New York stage at nationals
By Michael Bales, Senior Copy Editor • October 25, 2024
13 spooky reads for your Halloween reading list
By Magdalena Neff, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
10 easy and affordable Halloweekend costume ideas 
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024
Opinions
Satire | Decision 2024 | Scout’s glorious advertisement campaign
Satire | Decision 2024 | Scout’s glorious advertisement campaign
By Campus Scout, Satirist • October 24, 2024
DI Voices | You can learn to love communal living
By Hailey Cho, Columnist
Opinion | The unexpected loneliness of off-campus living
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Editorial | UI is at its carrying capacity — it’s affecting us
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
DI Social
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Review | ‘Magpie’ is an experimental spectacle for Peach Pit
By Andrew Shevlin, Staff Writer
Review | aespa are game changers with new ‘Whiplash’ era
By Edgar Nava, Contributing Writer
buzz Movies and TV
Review | 'Smile 2' ultimately can’t earn its runtime
By Gibson Asselmeier, Contributing Writer
Column | Why Talking Heads will never ‘Stop Making Sense’
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Freshmen guard Kasparas Jakucionis reacts to freshman center Tomislav Ivisic at media day on October 11.
Illini provide charity to Ole Miss, 22 turnovers fuel double-digit loss
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • October 27, 2024
Sports
Illini sweep Rockets despite pair of early deficits
By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
The trick, the treat, the downright scary of Illinois volleyball
By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Shauna Green highlights women’s basketball ahead of 2024-25 season
By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2024
Shauna Green inks contract extension through 2030
By Stephen Bradshaw, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2024
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