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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Focus on the memories and not the social media likes

Focus on the memories and not the social media “likes”

By Jessie Webster , Columnist • April 5, 2017
Portrait of Amal Clooney.

Media must monitor sexism within celebrity coverage

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • March 14, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the National Governors Association meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House on Feb. 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Trump can’t handle criticism he dishes out

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • February 28, 2017
Amy Poehler arrives at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.

‘Tis the season for celebrating female friendships

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • February 14, 2017
Campus cooking could keep students healthy, happy

Campus cooking could keep students healthy, happy

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • February 7, 2017
People gathered at Willard Airport on Sunday to protest President Donald Trumps executive order to ban citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from the U.S.

Trump refugee ban betrays American ideals

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • January 31, 2017
Victorias Secret show from Paradise, Nevada.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show perpetuates unrealistic standards, hurtful stereotypes

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • December 5, 2016
Students line up at the polls in the Union basement for early voting.

Why Election Day should be a national holiday

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • October 30, 2016

Honorable journalism back in the spotlight

By Jessie Webster, Columnist • August 9, 2016
Society shouldnt ignore Nick Youngs cheating

Society shouldn’t ignore Nick Young’s cheating

By Jessie Webster, Opinions columnist • April 5, 2016
New discriminatory legislation should prompt action

New discriminatory legislation should prompt action

By Jessie Webster • March 30, 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to an overflow crowd at his rally at the main entrance of the Activities and Recreation Center on Mar. 12, 2016.

Illinois primary results show power of millennial voting

By Jessie Webster • March 16, 2016
Presidential debates should be more politics and less pokes

Presidential debates should be more politics and less pokes

By Jessie Webster • March 3, 2016
Sexual assault help center needs student support

Sexual assault help center needs student support

By Jessie Webster • February 24, 2016
Why teacher bullying is a big classroom problem

Why teacher bullying is a big classroom problem

By Jessie Webster • February 17, 2016
Sexism not why Hillary Clinton struggles with Millennials

Sexism not why Hillary Clinton struggles with Millennials

By Jessie Webster • February 10, 2016
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) yells as he celebrates with the the team after winning the NFC Championship over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS)

Athletes' celebrations shouldn't be the focus of scrutiny

By Jessie Webster • February 3, 2016
Fear-be-gone: new potential cure for anxiety

Fear-be-gone: new potential cure for anxiety

By Jessie Webster • January 27, 2016

MLK Day: For Respect, not Relaxing

By Jessie Webster • January 19, 2016

The sad, increasing materialism during the holidays

By Jessie Webster • November 21, 2015

Gender-neutral bathrooms required for a tolerant University

By Jessie Webster • November 4, 2015

American Apparel's bankruptcy signals change in female advertising

By Jessie Webster • October 28, 2015

Don't make us comfortable, make us informed

By Jessie Webster • October 11, 2015
Degrees still valuable

Degrees still valuable

By Jessie Webster • September 14, 2015
Illinois passes new drinking immunity law for underage drinkers

Illinois passes new drinking immunity law for underage drinkers

By Jessie Webster • September 7, 2015
Champaign-Urbana residents commute by car less than other big cities

Champaign-Urbana residents commute by car less than other big cities

By Jessie Webster • September 1, 2015
University of Illinois ranked 18th out of top 25 universities to produce female entrepreneurs

University of Illinois ranked 18th out of top 25 universities to produce female entrepreneurs

By Jessie Webster • August 25, 2015

Champaign will consider lower parking lot requirement for University buildings

By Jessie Webster • August 24, 2015

Students fight to “Take Back the Night”

By Jessie Webster • May 1, 2015

University alumni, faculty given Fulbright Awards for abroad work

By Jessie Webster • February 23, 2015

University unions rally for fairness in bargaining

By Jessie Webster • February 19, 2015
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