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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

The Daily Illini
Community members protest the University’s recently revised policies on expression and demonstrations at Alma Mater on Friday.

Students, community members protest UI’s revised expression policies

By Aakarsh Garg and Anna Williams • April 21, 2025
Peter Goldsmith, professor emeritus and director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, in Coble Hall before a discussion about USAID on Thursday. The lab was allowed a limited reopening after a private $1 million donation was made.

Private donation allows Soybean Innovation Lab limited reopening

By Aakarsh Garg, Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman • April 18, 2025
Members of GEO protest the University’s student health insurance plan last week. The union is currently negotiating with the University.

GEO denounces UI health insurance hike as negotiations stall

By Jude Panlilio and Aakarsh Garg • April 10, 2025
Moms and students puzzling at the Illini Union on Saturday.

Moms Weekend 2025: Live updates

By The Daily Illini News Staff • April 4, 2025
Two University computer science students' LinkedIn profiles pitted against each other on UIUC Ranked, a website created by two junior Statistics & CS students. The website sparked controversy and discussion after being announced on Tuesday.

Cracked or Not? New website compares LinkedIn profiles of UI’s CS majors

By Jessie Wang and Aakarsh Garg • April 3, 2025
GEO hosts town hall to address Trump’s policies

GEO hosts town hall to address Trump’s policies

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • March 7, 2025
A conversation with director of now-closed Soybean Innovation Lab

A conversation with director of now-closed Soybean Innovation Lab

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
Lawsuit targets Illinois teacher scholarship amid wider DEI rollbacks

Lawsuit targets Illinois teacher scholarship amid wider DEI rollbacks

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
The National Science Foundation website updates its page to reflect the changes that would occur in its processes after recent executive orders.

Trump administration funding freeze upends University research

By Reyanna Paul and Aakarsh Garg • February 10, 2025
Appeals court unanimously upholds US TikTok ban

Appeals court unanimously upholds US TikTok ban

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • December 10, 2024
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after being sworn into office in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2019.

Illinois fall veto session just concluded: Here’s a recap

By Aakarsh Garg, Staff Writer • November 23, 2024
Students bear a strong downpour while waiting in line for The Red Lion's Election Day Block on Tuesday shortly after 6 a.m.

Students party at Lion Block for American democracy

By Qaasim Jatoi, Mary Piacente and Aakarsh Garg • November 5, 2024
Students walk by the newly opened QDOBA Mexican Eats located at 711 S. Wright St. on Monday.

QDOBA Mexican Eats opens in Campustown

By Aakarsh Garg, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2024
Illinois AG sues TikTok for ‘addictive-by-design features’

Illinois AG sues TikTok for ‘addictive-by-design features’

By Aakarsh Garg, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024