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Actress Rachel Tucker stars in a production of the musical

Opinion | ‘Wicked’ teaches power of friendship

February 19, 2021
Olesya Rulin, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron star in “High School Musical.” Columnist Noah believes the film is still relevant today.

Opinion | ‘High School Musical’ still bears relevance

February 8, 2021
The Weeknd performs during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2017. Columnist Noah argues there are more deserving artists than The Weeknd to perform at the Super Bowl.

Opinion | Better musicians should perform at Super Bowl

February 2, 2021
Beatles members George Harrison and Paul McCartney perform live. Columnist Noah argues Harrison helped spark Beatlemania in the United States with an early solo visit.

Opinion | American Beatlemania started with George Harrison

January 29, 2021
Hezbullah Akmal, 38, picks out a fiction novel at the Champaign Public Library on Nov. 5, 2018.

Opinion | Maintain healthy reading habits

January 26, 2021
Roger Ebert attends the IFP Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on March 22, 2003. Columnist Noah stresses the successes of famous Illinois alumni like Ebert.

Opinion | Illinois alumni should inspire students

January 25, 2021
A horseshoe sandwich is pictured above. Columnist Noah encourages the spread of the appreciation for the local dish.

Opinion | Everyone should know the Horseshoe Sandwich

January 20, 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump pauses while speaking during a news conference at the White House on September 4, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | Trump should secure legacy through presidential museum

December 18, 2020
President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on establishing a White House Council on eliminating regulatory barriers to affordable housing on June 25, 2019,

Opinion | Trump must write his presidential memoir

December 9, 2020
Columnist Noah Nelson's signed Taylor Swift CD is pictured above. Nelson enjoys collecting autographed items.

Opinion | Autograph curation feels like treasure hunting

December 8, 2020
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, senior White House advisors and senior military personnel, delivers remarks during a national televised address on Jan. 8 from the Cross Hall of the White House.

Opinion | Trump won’t vanish after election loss

November 11, 2020
Raven-Symoné stars in

Opinion | Thank you Disney+ for the nostalgia

November 6, 2020
Student voters check in at tables in Multi-Purpose Room 7 at the ARC on Friday.

Opinion | One must accept election outcome

October 28, 2020

Opinion | Brace yourself for election’s home stretch

October 17, 2020
Then Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Fountain Hills, AZ on March 19, 2016.

Opinion | Donald Trump earns place in Presidents’ Club

October 14, 2020
Author Stephen King is pictued speaking above. Columnist Noah maintains King impresses with writing in diverse styles.

Opinion | Stephen King is a ‘scary-good’ wordsmith

October 12, 2020
Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Jack Haley star in “The Wizard of Oz” which was released in 1939. Columnist Noah argues that the writer of the book the film is based on, L. Frank Baum, should receive more recognition.

Opinion | L. Frank Baum deserves proper recognition

October 1, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Briefing Room of the White House on Sept. 27, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Opinion | Voting in upcoming election is more important than ever

September 29, 2020
Taylor Swift performs at her Speak Now tour on March 9, 2012. Columnist Noah reminisces on Swift’s country phase prior to her transition to the pop genre.

Opinion | Taylor Swift should return to country music

September 28, 2020
Opinion | Freshmen, it's going to be okay

Opinion | Freshmen, it’s going to be okay

September 24, 2020
Illinois students study and lounge on the tables outside of the Illini Union on April 3.

Opinion | Check up on professors, faculty

September 18, 2020
Best-selling author James Patterson signs a book for a fan inside Classic Bookshop during 2018 in Palm Beach, Florida. Columnist Noah argues Patterson has earned the title of a literary hero.

Opinion | James Patterson deserves literary commendation

September 14, 2020
Characters Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez sing a duet together in the Disney Channel Original “High School Musical.” Columnist Noah argues that Disney Channel Original films deserve recognition and are nostalgic to look back on.

Opinion | One should appreciate Disney Channel Originals

September 10, 2020
Brothers Phineas and Ferb talk in their backyard in the show

Opinion | Fans needed Phineas and Ferb comeback

September 8, 2020
Opinion | America will eventually elect Madam President

Opinion | America will eventually elect Madam President

September 1, 2020
Fieldy of Korn performing during the band’s hit “Blind” in Rockford, Ill. Columnist Noah stands up for songwriters, claiming music listeners should give them thanks, too.

Opinion | Songwriters matter too

August 31, 2020
Artist JPEGMAFIA performs live at the Pitchfork Music Festival on July 21, 2019.

Opinion | We need live music now more than ever

August 29, 2020
Dan Schneider poses for a photo with Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Ariana Grande, and iCarly actor Jennette McCurdy

Opinion | Dan Schneider deserves applause for TV contributions

August 27, 2020
Students waits in line to take COVID-19 tests at the Illini Union on Sunday. Columnist Noah argues many students want to return to campus.

Opinion | Return to school is our chance for normalcy

August 24, 2020
Crowds gather on the main quad to enjoy the weather during Mom's Weekend on April 6, 2019.

To freshmen: make the most out of college years

August 5, 2020
Eden Shar and Atticus Shaffer star in The Middle

Opinion | ‘The Middle’ ranks among top family comedies

August 2, 2020
A collection of colorful rocks lay in a pile.

Hoarding isn’t a bad hobby

July 16, 2020
The Undertaker, right, throws Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 33 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. in 2017.

Thank you for your remarkable career, Undertaker

July 14, 2020
The official MasterClass logo.

Opinion | MasterClass brings joy to online learning

June 11, 2020
An assortment of newspapers rest on a tiered rack.

Opinion | Print newspapers deserve a resurgence

May 11, 2020
A mean wearing headphones uses his computer.

Opinion | Virtual concerts beat sound of silence

May 9, 2020
The Clark Bridge, a bridge that spans the Mississippi River connecting Alton, IL to West Alton, MO, stands on Jan. 8, 2007 at sunset.

Opinion | Downstate Illinois possesses underappreciated historical sites

April 30, 2020
The official logo for the Nickelodeon show Drake & Josh.

Opinion | Nickelodeon would be wise to reboot ‘Drake and Josh’

April 24, 2020
The now retired Chief Illiniwek mascot performs with the Marching Illini Band on Nov, 11, 2006 at Memorial Stadium.

Opinion | Chief Illiniwek remains embedded in UI history

April 21, 2020
A woman wearing a blindfold holds a book in front of her.

Opinion | Don’t be ashamed to stop reading

April 18, 2020
Three WWE wrestlers look out towards the crowd from inside the ring during a WWE event on April 7, 2014.

Opinion | WWE continues to entertain during pandemic

April 11, 2020
A local man places mangos into his cart as a student volunteer smiles at the Wesley Food Pantry, 1203 W. Green St., on Feb. 20.

Opinion | Kindness is still relevant

March 27, 2020
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 955 Airport Boulevard, near Raleigh-Durham International Airport, in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Opinion | Cracker Barrel: America’s hidden gem

March 3, 2020
Ashley McBryde performing at the Lyric in Oxford, Mississippi, on January 31, 2020.

Opinion | Keep on doing what you’re doing, McBryde

March 3, 2020
Left: The Illini football team runs out onto Levi’s Stadium for the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, California, on Dec. 30. Right: Illinois freshman center Kofi Cockburn looks at the scoreboard late in the second half at Mackey Arena on Tuesday.

Opinion | Is Illinois a football or basketball school?

February 24, 2020
Opinion | Senators should actively participate in impeachment trial

Opinion | Senators should actively participate in impeachment trial

February 5, 2020
Pictured above are cargo shorts which usually feature a large amounts of pockets.

Opinion | Find your cargo shorts: passions make life better

January 29, 2020
Opinion | Students require more from teaching assistants

Opinion | Students require more from teaching assistants

January 21, 2020
Opinion | Don't ruin 'High School Musical' with television series

Opinion | Don’t ruin ‘High School Musical’ with television series

January 14, 2020
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