Skip to Main Content
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

Noah Nelson

Noah Nelson, Columnist

Ancient Mediterranean: "The Dawn of the Individual" is a permanent exhibit that sits at the Spurlock Museum. Senior columnist Noah Nelson expresses interest in a museum based on the University's history.

Opinion | A University museum is on its way

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist May 13, 2022
Senior columnist Noah Nelson with other members of Block I following the Illini’s victory for the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Noah expresses how grateful he is for his experience with Block I in creating many unforgettable memories.

DI Voices | Block I helped me find myself

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist May 10, 2022
Senior columnist Noah Nelson expresses his strong connection to Legends Bar and Grill located on Green Street.

Opinion | Legends is my campus bar of choice

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist May 1, 2022
Senior columnist Noah Nelson talks about the importance of students creating their own path and legacy at the University. Noah has been a part of The Daily Illini, Block I, Orange Krush and the Star Course Concert Committee.

Opinion | Create your own UI legacy

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist April 26, 2022
The Morrow Plots, located on Goodwin Avenue, is one of many locations on campus with historical significance. Senior columnist Noah Nelson argues that the University should put more effort in educating more about the school's rich history.

Opinion | UI should teach University history

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist March 15, 2022
Members of the Illini Republicans speak with former Attorney General Jeff Sessions at Gregory Hall on Feb. 1. Senior columnist Noah Nelson argues that students should be more neutral when it comes to politics.

Opinion | University students should be open-minded

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist February 8, 2022
Opinion | Save your college mementos

Opinion | Save your college mementos

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist January 17, 2022
Kathy Kesner, cafeteria worker at Newman Hall, creates strong bonds with students of many different backgrounds in the Newman Hall community.

Opinion | Kesner cooks up conversation, smiles

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist November 10, 2021
DI Voices | Roger Ebert and I: Involved Illini

DI Voices | Roger Ebert and I: Involved Illini

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist October 14, 2021
Senior Charlie Foster pounds on his chest during a game against UTSA football on Sept. 04. Foster is the University's unofficial mascot because of his game day spirit.

Opinion | UI has an unofficial mascot

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist October 5, 2021
A student does a backflip on the Main Quad during Quad day. The Quad has many purposes whether it is preforming, or chilling, it is often exciting.

DI Voices | Main Quad is a stage for campus community

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 27, 2021
Newman Center offers many students a place to live on campus. Some students prefer to live in Newman compared to apartments or houses.

DI Voices | Newman Hall is my home away from home

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 21, 2021
A giant version of the game "Operation" is played in an office. Columnist Noah Nelson believes University alum deserve recognition for their creations such as John Spinello who was the original founder of "Operation".

Historic Illini inventions merit accolades

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist July 15, 2021
Opinion | Everyone should live their dreams

Opinion | Everyone should live their dreams

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist March 25, 2021
Actress Rachel Tucker stars in a production of the musical "Wicked." Columnist Noah believes the musical teaches power of friendship.

Opinion | ‘Wicked’ teaches power of friendship

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist February 19, 2021
Hezbullah Akmal, 38, picks out a fiction novel at the Champaign Public Library on Nov. 5, 2018.

Opinion | Maintain healthy reading habits

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist January 25, 2021
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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist December 9, 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist November 11, 2020
Raven-Symoné stars in "That's So Raven." The TV show first premiered on Jan. 17, 2003 and is now streaming on Disney+.

Opinion | Thank you Disney+ for the nostalgia

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist October 28, 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 28, 2020
Opinion | Freshmen, it's going to be okay

Opinion | Freshmen, it’s going to be okay

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 18, 2020
Brothers Phineas and Ferb talk in their backyard in the show "Phineas and Ferb"

Opinion | Fans needed Phineas and Ferb comeback

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist September 8, 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist August 29, 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist August 5, 2020
A collection of colorful rocks lay in a pile.

Hoarding isn’t a bad hobby

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist July 16, 2020
A woman wearing a blindfold holds a book in front of her.

Opinion | Don’t be ashamed to stop reading

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist April 18, 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

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist March 27, 2020
Opinion | Bring ‘SpongeBob’ to graceful end

Opinion | Bring ‘SpongeBob’ to graceful end

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist January 7, 2020
Opinion | Slow down this holiday season

Opinion | Slow down this holiday season

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist December 12, 2019
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Aug. 20, 2005.

Opinion | There should be more Mount Rushmores

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist December 10, 2019
 Luke Combs is interviewed during the iHeart Country Festival in Austin, TX on May 4, 2019.

Opinion | Luke Combs brought back country music

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist December 3, 2019
Opinion | Fred Rogers’ legacy lives on

Opinion | Fred Rogers’ legacy lives on

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist November 22, 2019
Students at the basement of Illini Union on Apr. 16, eating lunch and working.

Opinion | Too much social media could affect grades

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist November 6, 2019
Embrace your small-town background

Embrace your small-town background

By Noah Nelson, Columnist September 25, 2019
Students study for finals on the second floor of Grainger Engineering Library on May 6. Columnist Noah encourages students to write more to enhance writing abilities.

You need to write, right now

By Noah Nelson, Columnist September 9, 2019
The entrance of the Main Library on Wright Street on Jan. 27, 2019.

Explore campus for memories

By Noah Nelson, Columnist August 26, 2019
ILLordle: Play now