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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
A student enjoys a special Valentine's matcha, the Cupid's Arrow, at Caffe Paradiso on Feb. 17.

Unpacking the culture behind matcha craze

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025
Review | ‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ complements original, doesn’t overstay welcome

Review | ‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ complements original, doesn’t overstay welcome

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • February 17, 2025
buzz ranks Super Bowl LIX advertisements

buzz ranks Super Bowl LIX advertisements

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

STIs and you: How to protect yourself, seek treatment

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • February 2, 2025

Review | ‘Flight Risk’ entertains for the long haul

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025
Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, and Jaeden Martell in Y2K (2024).

Review | ‘Y2K’ brings ’90s to big screen, fails to leave impact

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024
David Fane, Hualalai Chung, Rose Matafeo, and Auli'i Cravalho in Moana 2 (2024).

Review | ‘Moana 2’ visually stuns, suffers from weak narrative

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Review | Theo Von energizes crowd, struggles to maintain focus

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Review | Jimmy John’s picklewich both confuses, pleases

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Open gaming hours welcome UI community

Open gaming hours welcome UI community

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
Students study on the second floor of the Grainger Library on Friday afternoon, October 4.

UI community reflects on most regretted college majors

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • October 19, 2024
Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in The Apprentice (2024).

Review | ‘The Apprentice’ faithfully portrays Trump’s rise to fame 

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Cover art to Katy Perry’s new album, “143.”

New Katy Perry album fails to make a lasting impression

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

Gallery Art Bar’s Immersion Festival combines local artistic talent with nightlife 

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
“Quantum Voyages” performed in the lobby of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during the CASCaDe event on April 19.

CASCaDE bridges the gap between art and science

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Charli XCX announces new album 'Brat,' releases two singles 

Charli XCX announces new album ‘Brat,’ releases two singles 

By Gabriel Kedziora, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2024
A BBQ Chicken Bacon sandwich with onion rings from Farren's Pub and Eatery.

Review | Farren’s Pub & Eatery is a must-try burger spot

By Gabriel Kedziora, Contributing Writer • April 5, 2024
Promotional poster for “Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate.”

Review | Mega-Migraine: ‘Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate’ cashes in on childhood nostalgia

By Gabriel Kedziora, Contributing Writer • March 25, 2024
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