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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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor

A student holds their phone with ChatGPT open.

AI can take your job — and your heart

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Feb 6, 2025
Gregory Bauer, co-principal investigator on Delta and DeltaAI, with Brett Bode, seputy project director of Delta and DeltaAI, in front of the Delta computing resource at the National Petascale Computing Facility on Nov. 21, 2024.

Where science meets sci-fi: Exploring UI’s renowned supercomputing power

By Michael Sweeney and Edgar Nava • Nov 26, 2024
Former President Donald Trump (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right).

National election 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Nov 5, 2024
Champaign County coroner seat up for grabs

Champaign County coroner seat up for grabs

By Michael Sweeney and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • Nov 4, 2024
UIPD on the scene at Loomis Laboratory after Timothy Killeen, University of Illinois System President’s physics discussion was interrupted by pro-Palestinian supporters on Wednesday.

Pro-Palestine community members protest Killeen’s physics colloquium

By Michael Sweeney and Alice Mei • Oct 18, 2024
Posters featuring Palestinian victims cover academic hall signs

Posters featuring Palestinian victims cover academic hall signs

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Oct 17, 2024
Sexual assault reported at residence hall

Sexual assault reported at residence hall

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Oct 10, 2024
Students draped with the Israeli flag hug as they are filled with emotion at the Oct. 7 memorial held on the Main Quad this Monday.

1 year after Oct. 7, UI remembers

By Anna Ceja, Jessie Wang, Mary Piacente and Michael Sweeney • Oct 7, 2024
First local West Nile case of 2024 reported in Champaign

First local West Nile case of 2024 reported in Champaign

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Sep 29, 2024
Students dine in the ISR dining hall, located at 1010 W. Illinois St., for breakfast on a Sunday morning on March 24, 2024.

Students report long lines, limited options at dining halls

By Reyanna Paul, Michael Sweeney, Jessie Wang and Anna Ceja • Sep 24, 2024
The Tower at Third, at 302 E John St, overlooking campus in Champaign.

UI, Campustown face power outages

By Michael Sweeney and Aidan Miller-Hisgen • Sep 22, 2024
Welcoming sign at the entrance of Hessel Park.

Hessel Park construction promises increased parking accessibility

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Sep 5, 2024

Harmony without harm: UI Student Orchestra demands better leadership, removal of director

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • May 21, 2024
Encampment continues on the Main Quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium despite rain on Saturday evening.

Live coverage: Weekend sees days 7, 8 of solidarity for Gaza encampment

By The Daily Illini News Staff • May 5, 2024
Tents are set up on the south side of the Main Quad during April 29, the second day of encampment (Alyssa Shih).

Live coverage: Day 2 of SJP, ASA encampment continues on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 29, 2024
Protesters assemble on the Main Quad to reestablish an encampment. The SJP UIUC Instagram page posted a call for demonstrators at 1:17 p.m.

Live coverage: SJP calls for reinstated encampment on the Main Quad

By The Daily Illini News Staff • Apr 28, 2024
The TikTok app icon on a mobile phone.

Tick-tock TikTok: Biden signs bill to ban app unless owning company divests

By Michael Sweeney and Meghna Sarkar • Apr 24, 2024
RFK Jr. supporters use ‘Cancel Student Debt’ slogan, campaign for signatures around campus

RFK Jr. supporters use ‘Cancel Student Debt’ slogan, campaign for signatures around campus

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Apr 22, 2024
Crowds gather in front of Memorial Stadium on Dad's Day, Nov. 5 2022.

Memorial Stadium announces centennial brick program, lowered season ticket prices

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Apr 15, 2024
Palatine woman dies following car crash in Champaign County

Palatine woman dies following car crash in Champaign County

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • Apr 8, 2024
Alex Epstein giving his talk on the moral case for fossil fuels on March 26 at the Illini Union.

Alex Epstein hosts ‘Moral Case for Fossil Fuels and Fossil Future’

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Mar 29, 2024
The Diana fountain sits outside the Illini Union, depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt, animals and fertility, on Feb. 29. The fountain sits on the west side of the building.

Best of CU | Best Fountain: Illini Union Diana Fountain

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Signs notifying University students to vote were placed all around campus. Voting is held on Feb. 27 and Feb. 29.

ISC voting opens tomorrow: Here’s who and how

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2024
A conversation on theft prevention with UI police detective

A conversation on theft prevention with UI police detective

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Feb 13, 2024
Before marching through the University campus, attendees lined the Kirby Avenue side of Hessel Park, participating in chants and holding signs.

Community members, political organizations rally, march for Israel-Hamas ceasefire 

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • Jan 29, 2024
The Red Lion, located at the corner of Third and Green Street, on Sunday.

Woman loses consciousness at Red Lion

By Lika Lezhava and Michael Sweeney • Jan 28, 2024

Prepare for El Niño winter in CU

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • Nov 24, 2023

Champaign City Council celebrates inclusivity, approves over $400k for police

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • Nov 10, 2023
Quatum Reciever Mockup model at the Urbana Free Library on Nov. 4.

UI launches world’s first publicly accessible quantum network

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • Nov 7, 2023
Dean of Gies College of Business Jeffery Brown at the Gies College of Business in Champaign. The Daily Illini speaks to Brown amongst announcement of his resignation from the position.

Q&A with Jeffrey Brown, dean of Gies College of Business

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • Oct 17, 2023