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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
Staff writer Grayson Hodson writes on the problematic paradox of productivity at the University.

Opinion | The problematic paradox of productivity

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • December 3, 2024
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
A stone statue depicting a hunched person situated behind Foellinger Auditorium and surrounded by greenery.

Opinion | Why don’t we care about each other?

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • September 25, 2024
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 

Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • April 24, 2024
The profile page of Congressman Jeff Jackson on the platform TikTok on Mar. 28. Congressman Jackson is a verified public figure that frequently posts about political news.

Opinion | US TikTok ban: How not to protect user data

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • March 28, 2024
Lines start to form outside of KAMS on Greet St. for Unofficial on Friday.

Opinion | Unofficial is officially changing — let it

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • March 3, 2024
Dilapidated House, Corktown, Detroit, Michigan.

Opinion | US public housing policy requires reform

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • February 25, 2024
Opinion | Immigration bill shows cracks in the Democratic Party machine

Opinion | Immigration bill shows cracks in the Democratic Party machine

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • February 10, 2024
Formal group photograph of the Supreme Court on June 30, 2022.

Opinion | Discarding Chevron doctrine reveals judicial power grab

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • January 29, 2024
Opinion | Why America isn’t socialist

Opinion | Why America isn’t socialist

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • December 13, 2023

Opinion | The media has forgotten about Henry Kissinger’s crimes

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • December 5, 2023
Meeting between assistant attorney General Jonathan Kanter, European commissioner for competition Margrethe Vestager and FTC chair Lina Khan on Mar. 30.

Opinion | Voting is more complicated than we think

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • November 6, 2023
"Stuff Huff" Friday night at Huff Hall for the women's volleyball game as hordes of fans swarmed the court to cheer on the Chief during his halftime performance on Aug. 25, 2006. Senior columnist Maggie Knutte and columnist Grayson Hodson share their opinions on the university's mascot status.

Opinion | Is it time for UI to adopt a new mascot?

By Maggie Knutte and Grayson Hodson • October 13, 2023
Opinion | Americans have an unhealthy obsession with celebrities

Opinion | Americans have an unhealthy obsession with celebrities

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • October 9, 2023
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