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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
When you're having trouble with your mental health, McKinley Health Center is a crucial resource.

Fight and fend off illness with McKinley Health Center

By Isabella Winkler, Assistant Opinions editor • August 1, 2017
Quick Commentary: A year in review

Quick Commentary: A year in review

By Courtney Boyer and Isabella Winkler • May 8, 2017
Campus community can't keep ignoring hazing

Campus community can’t keep ignoring hazing

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • March 12, 2017
Gender-neutral bathrooms located in Wassaja Residence Hall.

Trump acts against LGBT interests

By Isabella Winkler, Opinions columnist • February 27, 2017
Students received this Campus Safety Notice on February 9th regarding an alleged sexual assault.

UIPD isn’t protecting fraternities from sexual assault allegations

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • February 20, 2017
"Alpha women" shouldn't regress to traditional norms

“Alpha women” shouldn’t regress to traditional norms

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • February 13, 2017
Escape the drag of winter with some helpful apps to encourage a healthy mind and body.

Apps help chase the winter chill

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • February 6, 2017
Vice President Mike Pence speaks in front of the thousands of pro-life supporters at a rally near the National Mall during the March for Life Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Conservatives hypocritically support March for Life

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • January 30, 2017
Trump supporters gather in the Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union to watch the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Columnist Isabella Winkler believes it is crucial to stay critical of the nation’s leaders.

Americans must hold Trump to high presidential standards

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • January 23, 2017
Actresses America Fererra, right, and Lena Dunham speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Lena Dunham should reel in abortion commentary

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • December 24, 2016
Tomi Lahren speaking at Politicon in Pasadena, California MCT June 26, 2016.

Trevor Noah, Tomi Lahren show what political discourse should embody

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • December 5, 2016
Rosie O'Donnell arrives at the Imperial Theatre to attend "The Boy from Oz" opening night on Broadway, Thursday, October 16, 2003, in New York City.

Rosie O’Donnell isn’t helping autism awareness

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • November 28, 2016
Students protest President -elect Trump's appointment to office at the Alma Matter on Friday, November 11.

Trump won respect that Clinton deserved

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • November 14, 2016
Citizens and Chicago Cubs fans celebrate at the 2016 World Series Rally in Chicago on Friday.

What we can learn from Cubs vulnerability, victory

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • November 7, 2016
Informed voters shouldn't neglect to research state-level candidates, issues

Informed voters shouldn’t neglect to research state-level candidates, issues

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • October 30, 2016
Entrepreneur Peter Thiel speaks on the last day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Dividing politics and work life

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • October 23, 2016
Billy Galant

Climate change can’t be ignored by our candidates any longer

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • October 16, 2016
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses supporters during a rally at the Henderson Pavilion on Oct. 5, 2016 in Henderson, Nev.

Supporting Trump means discarding decency

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • October 9, 2016
Students gather at the intersection of Green and Fourth Street after a shooting that took place early Sunday morning.

Place blame on shooters, not victims

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • October 2, 2016
Athletics not to blame for lack of critical funding

Athletics not to blame for lack of critical funding

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • September 25, 2016
Models stand in designer clothing for the AO Spring 2017 Presentation during 2016 New York Fashion Week.

How plus-sized models blazed a trail at New York Fashion Week

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • September 18, 2016
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) take a knee during the national anthem before a game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

NFL fans should reconsider criticizing Kaepernick

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • September 11, 2016
Why you should reconsider skipping class

Why you should reconsider skipping class

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 28, 2016
Trash cans overflow at the end of Quad Day on Sunday.

Please keep our campus clean

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 23, 2016

Beyoncé’s criticism shows societal discomfort with powerful women

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 9, 2016

War on political correctness expands past social media

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Prestigious institutions aren’t immune to sexual assault

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Netflix will not melt your brain

By Isabella Winkler, Columnist • August 9, 2016
Netflix will not melt your brain

Netflix will not melt your brain

By Isabella Winkler • April 11, 2016
Lowering AP requirement unburdens high school students

Lowering AP requirement unburdens high school students

By Isabella Winkler • April 3, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Ariz., on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Arizona holds its presidential primary on Tuesday. (Allen J. Schaben/ Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Donald’s media attention unfairly ‘trumps’ other candidates

By Isabella Winkler • March 27, 2016
Kim Kardashian-West's nude selfie, and society's double standards

Kim Kardashian-West's nude selfie, and society's double standards

By Isabella Winkler • March 13, 2016
"Fuller House," and society's unfortunate nostalgic disposition

"Fuller House," and society's unfortunate nostalgic disposition

By Isabella Winkler • March 7, 2016
Catholic Church misguided in condemning Girl Scouts

Catholic Church misguided in condemning Girl Scouts

By Isabella Winkler • February 28, 2016
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning during the postgame celebration following a 24-10 win against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/TNS)

Fans should not ignore sexual harassment by athletes

By Isabella Winkler • February 21, 2016
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