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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
Kyra Sadovi

Kyra Sadovi, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hey! I’m a junior in Political Science and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics. I’ve been working as an opinions columnist and copy editor at the DI for a year before becoming assistant opinions editor. I’m a member of the Illinois Trial Team, and am involved in local politics.

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The Alma Mater on Wright St and Green St. Assistant opinions editor Kyra demands the University find a solution that closes the loophole without forgetting the students this policy was designed to benefit. and thus restore this institution’s.

Emancipation loophole proves need for change in admissions

By Kyra Sadovi, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 26, 2019
Representatives of the Classical Fencing Registered Student Organization sit at their booths as people walk by exploring the Quad during Quad Day Aug. 26. Keep in mind the people working on Quad Day are people, too.

Be kind on Quad Day

By Kyra Sadovi, Assistant opinions editor • August 25, 2019
A Veoride bicycle is parked on a sidewalk in Champaign. The rentable bicycles lie all around campus and can promote hazardous situations if improperly parked.

Avoid Veoride disasters with these tips

By Kyra Sadovi, Assistant opinions editor • August 20, 2019

This is the end of an era for your parents, too

By Kyra Sadovi, Assistant Opinions Editor • May 24, 2019
Representative Rodney Davis makes his way through the crowd to greet and chat with supporters after Vice President Pence's speech on Oct. 8. Columnist Kyra explores potential problems Rep. Davis may encounter as he continues in his term.

Who knew Nickelback could help your political career?

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • March 23, 2019

Smart doorbells vulnerable to abuse, invasion of privacy

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • February 26, 2019
The Ring video doorbell, mounted next to the front door of a house.

Smart doorbells encourage bad habits

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • February 18, 2019
Consider the homeless on campus

Consider the homeless on campus

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • February 2, 2019
Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.Bn Pritzker in Chicago on Oct. 1. Columnist Kyra writes that Gov. Pritzker must work to unite a deeply divided Illinois and refrain from alienating Democrats or Republicans.

Illinois’ new governor has his work cut out for him

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • January 16, 2019
The entrance to vote at the Herbert Young Community Center polling place in Cary, N.C., on Nov. 6, 2012. The State and 13 congressional districts will remain in place and so will the Nov. 6 election, a federal three-judge panel ruled on Sept. 4.

The real culprits of voter ID laws

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • December 13, 2018
Thankfulness should transcend the holidays

Thankfulness should transcend the holidays

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • November 28, 2018
Eliminating birthright citizenship ignores history

Eliminating birthright citizenship ignores history

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • November 8, 2018
Window washers chant during a march in Chicago on July 2. Workers demanded better insurance and higher pay for window-washing services.

Janus’ decision didn’t kill labor unions

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • October 25, 2018
Kavanaugh’s response proves he’s undeserving

Kavanaugh’s response proves he’s undeserving

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • October 4, 2018
Students ride their bicycles on Wright Street on Tuesday. Columnist Kyra advocates for both pedestrians and cyclists to exercise caution when crossing bike lanes.

Pedestrians should stay out of bike lanes

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • September 19, 2018
Alex Jones wrong about free speech

Alex Jones wrong about free speech

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • September 13, 2018
Protesters stand outside of the CPD headquarters after a monthly board meeting on Dec. 9, 2015.

Reform only works if officers speak up

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • September 6, 2018
Michael Cohen, president Donald Trump's personal lawyer, walks on Park Avenue on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Manhattan. Columnist Kyra that verification of facts is a necessity.

Liberals in glass houses can’t throw stones

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • April 25, 2018
Cambridge Analytica, a firm employed by the Trump campaign, collected, stored and used the data of 50 million Facebook users. Columnist Kyra writes that the best regulation to fix this problem would actively focus on preventing companies like Facebook from considering their users another form of currency.

Regulating Facebook: Our data isn’t for sale

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • April 3, 2018
The answer to weak sex crime laws? More nuance

The answer to weak sex crime laws? More nuance

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • March 14, 2018
Toxic masculinity, racism fuel shooting epidemic

Toxic masculinity, racism fuel shooting epidemic

By Kyra Sadovi, Columnist • February 28, 2018
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