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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
Education Sec. Betsy DeVos listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a strategic and policy discussion with CEOs in the State Department Library in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 11, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

‘School choice’ is only a temporary solution

By Minju Park, Columnist • November 13, 2017
With wooden crosses bearing the names of those killed in the mass shooting, community members gather with candles to pay tribute to their loss on the median off Las Vegas Boulevard on October 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandalay Bay is in the background. Greg Zanis of Illinois drove all night to deliver the homemade crosses.

Now is the time to talk about gun control

By Minju Park, Columnist • October 11, 2017
'Men's rights' movement rooted in ignorance

‘Men’s rights’ movement rooted in ignorance

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 27, 2017
A view of the inside of the Foreign Language Building on campus. Minju argues that the foreign language department does not let some ethnic people take low-level language classes.

Reform necessary for foreign language placement

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 13, 2017
The Counseling Center is located inside the Fred. H. Turner Student Services Building.

Keep your beginning-of-the-year stress in check

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 9, 2017
More government support needed to combat homelessness

More government support needed to combat homelessness

By Minju Park, Columnist • May 3, 2017
Zipcar is one of the world's largest car sharing services. University students can use Zipcar to borrow cars for hours at a time. Columnist Minju Park believes they should improve their customer service.

Zipcar, GrubHub should improve customer service to students

By Minju Park, Columnist • April 27, 2017
United viral video reveals poor airline practices

United viral video reveals poor airline practices

By Minju Park, Columnist • April 12, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is more than just ‘for show’

By Minju Park, Columnist • April 6, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during the Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 16, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Divided Republicans are a roadblock for change

By Minju Park, Columnist • March 29, 2017
Some groups argue the UIUC Divest movement will provide fewer student work opportunities with the associated companies. Columnist Minju Park argues that this won't be a factor, and that other benefits of divestment outweigh potential negative effects.

UIUC Divest would help University more than harm

By Minju Park, Columnist • March 7, 2017
Kellyanne Conway arrives for a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 13, 2017 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Conway’s ban from MSNBC signifies growing Trump-media disconnect

By Minju Park, Columnist • February 22, 2017
Altgeld Tower's bell performances are being suspended indefinitely during repairs.

Mild winter should bring climate change to student minds

By Minju Park, Columnist • February 15, 2017
Super Bowl advertisements reflect growing US partisanship

Super Bowl advertisements reflect growing US partisanship

By Minju Park, Columnist • February 8, 2017
Chris Ware caricature of Steve Bannon. Bannon is an American campaign manager, businessman and media executive. He became chief executive officer of the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump in August 2016.

Trump shows political inexperience with national security changes

By Minju Park, Columnist • February 1, 2017
Sensationalist articles distract from Trump's policy decisions

Sensationalist articles distract from Trump’s policy decisions

By Minju Park, Columnist • January 26, 2017
Cities are more than tourism hot spots

Cities are more than tourism hot spots

By Minju Park, Columnist • November 29, 2016
Students gather at Alma Mater to march through the Quad and down Green Street in order to protest President Elect Donald Trump on Friday.

Minorities justified in fearing and protesting Trump

By Minju Park, Columnist • November 15, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Zach Grant celebrates a touchdown during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 29. The Illini lost 17-40.

Malik Turner injury highlights danger of concussions

By Minju Park, Columnist • November 8, 2016
Exploring the real issue behind increasing Adderall abuse

Exploring the real issue behind increasing Adderall abuse

By Minju Park, Columnist • October 18, 2016
No rhyme nor reason for domestic violence

No rhyme nor reason for domestic violence

By Minju Park, Columnist • October 11, 2016
A student holds a sign protesting rape at the Rally Against Rape event.

More protests, less political correctness

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 27, 2016
New iPhone increases students' detrimental reliance on technology

New iPhone increases students’ detrimental reliance on technology

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 20, 2016
How minorities experience campus life differently

How minorities experience campus life differently

By Minju Park, Columnist • September 13, 2016
Learning self-defense to fight off sexual assault

Learning self-defense to fight off sexual assault

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 31, 2016
Students park their luxury cars all around campus on a daily basis.

International students not as wealthy as people think

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 29, 2016

Stopping manipulation in the pharmaceutical industry

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 9, 2016

John Kasich’s insensitive approach to sexual assault

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Put away your selfie stick

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Surpassing grief to celebrate Moms Weekend

By Minju Park, Columnist • August 9, 2016
Put away your selfie stick

Put away your selfie stick

By Minju Park • April 11, 2016

Surpassing grief to celebrate Moms Weekend

By Minju Park • April 11, 2016
Why high-speed rail trains are a wiser investment than self-driving cars

Why high-speed rail trains are a wiser investment than self-driving cars

By Minju Park • March 14, 2016
Reform needed in mathematical education

Reform needed in mathematical education

By Minju Park • March 7, 2016
I-Connect should emphasize similarities, not differences

I-Connect should emphasize similarities, not differences

By Minju Park • February 29, 2016
Prison reformation needed for true rehabilitation

Prison reformation needed for true rehabilitation

By Minju Park • February 22, 2016
Media portrayal of Valentine's Day un-bear-able

Media portrayal of Valentine's Day un-bear-able

By Minju Park • February 15, 2016
Feminists overly sensitive to CDC pregnancy report

Feminists overly sensitive to CDC pregnancy report

By Minju Park • February 8, 2016
Mattel's progress smaller than Barbie's waist

Mattel's progress smaller than Barbie's waist

By Minju Park • February 1, 2016
Hollywood's diversity issues extends beyond Academy voters

Hollywood's diversity issues extends beyond Academy voters

By Minju Park • January 25, 2016
Sensitive student responses prevent open discussion

Sensitive student responses prevent open discussion

By Minju Park • December 7, 2015
Not enough cooks in the literal kitchen

Not enough cooks in the literal kitchen

By Minju Park • December 1, 2015
Police officers patrol at Place du Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower on Nov. 14, 2015 in Paris, France. At least 120 people were killed in a series of terrorist attacks in Paris. (Marius Becker/DPA/Abaca Press/TNS)

Paris support lauded, but should be evenly distributed

By Minju Park • November 15, 2015
Introverts can be successful leaders with curriculum changes

Introverts can be successful leaders with curriculum changes

By Minju Park • November 9, 2015
A look back at the history of Dads Weekend

A look back at the history of Dads Weekend

By Minju Park • November 5, 2015
Costuming Halloween outfits as empowering

Costuming Halloween outfits as empowering

By Minju Park • October 26, 2015
Think before you pink; stop sexualizing breast cancer

Think before you pink; stop sexualizing breast cancer

By Minju Park • October 21, 2015
Springboard your career with a liberal major

Springboard your career with a liberal major

By Minju Park • September 21, 2015