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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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A container filled with COVID-19 PCR test samples at the State Farm Center COVID-19 testing site on Oct. 9 2020. Columnist Micky Horstman believes that online classes negatively impact students learning.

Opinion | Online classes hinder student learning

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • September 7, 2022
Two students wear masks on the Main Quad while playing real life Squid Games on Oct. 19. Columnist Micky Horstman argues that the University Covid-19 policies pick favorites and prompt skepticism.

Opinion | University COVID-19 policies prompt skepticism

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • October 28, 2021
Andrew Rannells, Robin de Jesus, Jim Parsons, and Michael Benjamin Washington star in the film The Boys in the Band released on Sept. 30, 2020. Columnist Mickey Horstman reviews LGBTQ+ media that everyone will enjoy.

Opinion | LGBTQ+ media for everyone to enjoy | II

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • October 7, 2021
Arón Piper and Omar Ayuso act in the television show Élite. The television show was started in 2018.

Opinion | LGBTQ+ media for everyone to enjoy | I

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • September 16, 2021
DI Voices | Religion’s hypocrisy toward LGBTQ modernly malfunctions | II

DI Voices | Religion’s hypocrisy toward LGBTQ modernly malfunctions | II

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • August 17, 2021
DI Voices | Religions hypocrisy toward LGBTQ modernly malfunctions | I

DI Voices | Religion’s hypocrisy toward LGBTQ modernly malfunctions | I

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • August 12, 2021
Students stand in a circle masked during Urbanite on May 1. The University of Illinois is now requiring students to wear masks in public spaces to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Opinion | Renewed mask mandate breaks campus morale

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • August 4, 2021
Students at the on-campus recreational theater perform onstage. Columnist Micky Horstman argues that the Universities pandemic guidelines have limited theater majors from learning.

Opinion | University pandemic guidelines harm theater

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • May 12, 2021
Lil Nas Xs cover art for his new song MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) is shown above. Columnist Micky Horstman argues that the songs music video highlights Christian intolerance toward homosexuality.

Opinion | “Montero” spotlights Christian intolerance toward homosexuality

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • April 16, 2021
Actors Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie speak at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con International for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Columnist Micky Horstman has enjoyed recent Marvel TV series.

Opinion | Marvel TV series provide inspiration to all

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • April 5, 2021

Opinion | ‘Free Britney’ movement highlights media’s double standards

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • March 26, 2021
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen star in Disney’s “WandaVision” television series. Columnist Mickey supports Disney+’s utilization of a weekly release model to elongate conversations.”

Opinion | Disney+ bolsters tremendous TV buzz 

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • March 20, 2021
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