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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 Sweeney

Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor

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 • April 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 • April 22, 2024
Crowds gather in front of Memorial Stadium on Dads Day, Nov. 5 2022.

Memorial Stadium announces centennial brick program, lowered season ticket prices

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • April 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 • April 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 • March 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 • March 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 • February 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 • February 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 • January 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 • January 28, 2024

Prepare for El Niño winter in CU

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • November 24, 2023

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

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • November 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 • November 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 • October 17, 2023
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