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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
View of a bed bug nymph ingesting blood from a voluntary human host. Bedbugs are not a massive concern for the CU community but precautions should still be held.

[Photo] Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst ‘Bed Bug City’ in nation

February 21, 2023
A protester wearing a troll face mask during the anti ACTA protest in Paris on Feb. 25, 2012. Opinions editor Aparna Lakkaraju argues that radical terrorism stem from online forums like 4chan.

[Photo] Opinion | Radical terrorism originates from poisonous online forums

May 19, 2022
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 Universitys history.

[Photo] Opinion | A University museum is on its way

May 12, 2022
Columnist Milly Zafar believes that the practice of fasting during Ramadan increases the risk of obtaining an eating disorder.

[Photo] Opinion | Ramadan fasting fuels disordered habits

April 7, 2022
Protester holds a sign against the military coup in Myanmar on Feb. 14, 2021. Senior columnist Eddie Ryan discusses the anniversary of Myanmars coup being overshadowed by the Ukraine situation.

[Photo] Opinion | Coup anniversary marks ticking clock in Myanmar

February 17, 2022
Image of the Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant near Chattanooga, Tennessee taken on Oct. 25, 2008. Columnist Aditya Sayal believes that nuclear energy is more efficient in making the environment better.

[Photo] Opinion | Nuclear energy provides a greener future

January 25, 2022
Sudanese soldiers stand guard around military vehicles as demonstrators continue their protest against the regime on April 11, 2019. Columnist Milly Zafar believes that any US or international interference in Sudan will worsen the situation.

[Photo] Students stargaze with passion for astronomy

December 2, 2021
A group of teens walk outside of a GameStop in the early 2000s. Columnist Jane Knight proposes to bring cringe back to combat unrealistic beauty standards.

[Photo] Opinion | Cringe cures modern tween anguishes

July 29, 2021
Author P.G. Wodehouse poses for a photo in the 1930s. Columnist Eddie Ryan claims that Wodehouses novel “The Code of the Woosters” perfectly encapsulates British social conventions through his use of comedic remarks.

[Photo] The Daily Illini police blotter for June 29

June 30, 2021
A photo a book containing plays such as Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Tempest and Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare rests on display. Shakespeare’s birthday was remembered by a week-long celebration featuring his writings.

[Photo] UI library celebrates Shakespeare week

April 29, 2021
Farmers in India protest at a rally in 2020. Columnist Eddie Ryan argues that president Biden’s Asia-centric foreign policy needs to focus on integrating India into his plans.

[Photo] Opinion | India integral to Biden’s Asia-centric foreign policy | II

March 29, 2021
The Lincoln Memorial rests peacefully on the morning of Oct. 8, 2006. Columnist Noah argues all Illinoisians should know about Abraham Lincoln.

[Photo] Opinion | Every Illinois citizen must know about Lincoln

March 1, 2021
Shanghais skyline glows brightly in the night on Nov. 20, 2017. Some international students like Henry Pang have been unable to return to their home countries during the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] Students adapt to global pandemic

April 9, 2020
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