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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
Michael Jackson poses with accuser James Safechuck. HBO’s “Leaving Neverland” documentary discusses the accounts of Safechuck and Wade Robson and the alleged sex abuse they experienced by Jackson. Columnist Jaime urges people to at least listen to Jackson’s accusers before passing judgment.

Jackson’s accusers should be heard

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • April 8, 2019
A woman shops for Valentine's Day cards at the Hallmark store at the Academy Plaza Shopping Center in Northeast Philadelphia on Feb. 2, 2018.

Valentine’s Day reinforces gender stereotypes

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • February 13, 2019
Demonstrators gather near the studio of singer R. Kelly to call for a boycott of his music after allegations of sexual abuse against young girls were raised on the highly-rated Lifetime mini-series "Surviving R. Kelly" on January 09, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

Give R. Kelly justice on a cold platter

By Jaime Watts, Columnists • February 1, 2019
Negative comments on eating habits have adverse effects

Negative comments on eating habits have adverse effects

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • January 16, 2019
Stop normalizing toxicity in relationships

Stop normalizing toxicity in relationships

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • December 12, 2018
Posting on social media doesn't fix anything

Posting on social media doesn’t fix anything

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • November 27, 2018
Musical artist Kanye West speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss criminal justice system and prison reform on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Kanye West was never ‘used’ to spread political beliefs

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • November 7, 2018
Elizabeth Warren is not Native American

Elizabeth Warren is not Native American

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • October 26, 2018
Crisis pregnancy centers must be transparent

Crisis pregnancy centers must be transparent

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • October 10, 2018
Internet influencers must be transparent

Internet influencers must be transparent

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • September 26, 2018
Colin Kaepernick is not a traitor

Colin Kaepernick is not a traitor

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • September 13, 2018
Obama's speech should engage students in politics

Obama’s speech should engage students in politics

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • September 5, 2018
Firehaus and Cly's will be bars of the past

Firehaus and Cly’s will be bars of the past

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • August 27, 2018
Stop pitting women against each other

Stop pitting women against each other

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • April 24, 2018
Don't fret about the freshman 15

Don’t fret about the freshman 15

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • April 10, 2018
Campus should be treated with respect

Campus should be treated with respect

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • March 27, 2018
Instapoetry lacks depth and substance

Instapoetry lacks depth and substance

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • March 7, 2018
Some rhetoric surrounding gun control misguided

Some rhetoric surrounding gun control misguided

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • February 20, 2018
Body positivity should be everywhere

Body positivity should be everywhere

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • February 6, 2018
There's more to college than finding a job

There’s more to college than finding a job

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • January 23, 2018
Campaign sign for Roy Moore.

Moore and others trivialize sexual assault for political gain

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • December 12, 2017
Try creative, artistic outlets for anxiety

Try creative, artistic outlets for anxiety

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • November 29, 2017
Past year’s politics, events show need for discourse

Past year’s politics, events show need for discourse

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • November 8, 2017
Don't depend on social media for happiness

Don’t depend on social media for happiness

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • October 24, 2017
Men should be feminists, too

Men should be feminists, too

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • October 10, 2017
Social anxiety deserves more awareness on campus

Social anxiety deserves more awareness on campus

By Jaime Watts, Columnist • September 26, 2017