Skip to Main Content
Facebook
Instagram
X
Tiktok
YouTube
The Daily Illini
Search this site
Submit Search
The Daily Illini
News
Champaign-Urbana
Crime
Education
Local Business
Local Events
Local Politics
City Council
University News
Academics
Administration
Alumni
Campus Events
Campus Life
Faculty
Greek Life
Illinois Student Government
Protests and Strikes
Research
Student Organizations
World News
Global News
National News
State News
Science & Tech
News Features
Longform
Sports
Men’s Sports
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Men’s Gymnastics
Tennis
Men’s Track & Field
Wrestling
Women’s Sports
Women’s Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swim & Dive
Tennis
Women’s Track & Field
Volleyball
Columns
Club Sports
Hockey
Wheelchair Basketball
Podcasts
Life & Culture
Profiles
Humans of C-U
I on Illini
Business Profiles
RSO Profiles
Education & Campus Life
Around Town
Culture & Diversity
Business & Tech
Arts & Entertainment
buzz
Best of CU
Books & Literature
Food & Restaurants
Movies & TV
Music
Community
buzz Features
Opinions
Columns
Politics
Culture
World
Health
Business & Tech
Campus Scout
Editorials
Perspectives
Letters to the Editor
Photo
Galleries
ILLordle
Salary Guide
Food Truck Tracker
CU Faith & Life
Housing
Time Machine
Hall of Fame
Special Sections
Fall Sports Spotlight
Fall Sports Spotlight
Sustainability Edition
Asian Heritage Edition
LGBTQ Edition
Sex and Dating Guide
Wellness Edition
Graduation Guide
Black History Month
I on Illini
Technograph
Housing Guide
Humans of C-U
International Student Guide
New Student Edition
Dads Weekend
Moms Weekend
Submit a Tip
Housing Guide
More
Open Navigation Menu
The Daily Illini
✨ special sections
❓ about
Advertise
Archives
Apply
Contact us
Corrections Policy
Ethics Code
Submit a Tip
Staff
Terms of Use
Longform
Newsletter
Press Box
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Paper
Donate
WPGU 107.1
Illio Yearbook
More
The Daily Illini
Open Search Bar
Search this site
Submit Search
Open Navigation Menu
News
Champaign-Urbana
Crime
Education
Local Business
Local Events
Local Politics
City Council
University News
Academics
Administration
Alumni
Campus Events
Campus Life
Faculty
Greek Life
Illinois Student Government
Protests and Strikes
Research
Student Organizations
World News
Global News
National News
State News
Science & Tech
News Features
Longform
Sports
Men’s Sports
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Men’s Gymnastics
Tennis
Men’s Track & Field
Wrestling
Women’s Sports
Women’s Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swim & Dive
Tennis
Women’s Track & Field
Volleyball
Columns
Club Sports
Hockey
Wheelchair Basketball
Podcasts
Life & Culture
Profiles
Humans of C-U
I on Illini
Business Profiles
RSO Profiles
Education & Campus Life
Around Town
Culture & Diversity
Business & Tech
Arts & Entertainment
buzz
Best of CU
Books & Literature
Food & Restaurants
Movies & TV
Music
Community
buzz Features
Opinions
Columns
Politics
Culture
World
Health
Business & Tech
Campus Scout
Editorials
Perspectives
Letters to the Editor
Photo
Galleries
ILLordle
Salary Guide
Food Truck Tracker
CU Faith & Life
Housing
Time Machine
Hall of Fame
Special Sections
Fall Sports Spotlight
Fall Sports Spotlight
Sustainability Edition
Asian Heritage Edition
LGBTQ Edition
Sex and Dating Guide
Wellness Edition
Graduation Guide
Black History Month
I on Illini
Technograph
Housing Guide
Humans of C-U
International Student Guide
New Student Edition
Dads Weekend
Moms Weekend
Submit a Tip
Housing Guide
More
The Daily Illini
Open Search Bar
Search this site
Submit Search
Opinion | Dads Weekend is a privilege
By
Mary-Audrey Matthews
, Contributing Columnist
•
Nov 1, 2025
Close
Close Modal Window
Close
