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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

Aaron Anastos

Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hello there, my name is Aaron and I’m a sophomore majoring in journalism. I joined The DI as an opinions columnist in fall 2022 and was honored to begin my stint as an assistant opinions editor in spring 2023. I love the opinions section especially because it gathers together so many interesting people with unique perspectives on the world. Outside of the DI offices, you can find me swimming laps at the ARC or happily writing at the Funk Library. You can reach me at my email below!

A frame from Patrick McHale’s “Over the Garden Wall.”

Opinion | TV should scare our kids more

By Aaron Anastos, Senior Columnist Apr 28, 2025
Comedian Jon Stewart introduces Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the USO Metropolitan Washington – Baltimore 37th Annual Awards Dinner on March 26, 2019.

Opinion | Welcome back, Jon Stewart

By Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor Feb 28, 2024
Opinion | Reevaluating the meaning of Homecoming

Opinion | Reevaluating the meaning of Homecoming

By Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor Oct 12, 2023
Opinion | Imagination has become a commodity

Opinion | Imagination has become a commodity

By Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor Sep 21, 2023

Opinion | For Wes Anderson, style is substance

By Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor Jul 27, 2023
Assistant Opinions Editor Aaron Anastos reacts to the news of Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News.

Opinion | A wild Tucker Carlson is on the loose

By Aaron Anastos, Assistant Opinions Editor Apr 27, 2023
Opinion | Ditch dinosaurs: Learn John Quincy Adams

Opinion | Ditch dinosaurs: Learn John Quincy Adams

By Aaron Anastos, Contributing Columnist Oct 18, 2022