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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
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
Soundtrack to student living: Each UI residence hall captured in a playlist

Soundtrack to student living: Each UI residence hall captured in a playlist

By Felicity Abbott, Jack Larson, Kristina Muharremaj, Pratim Vasireddy, Riddhima Patllollu and Maaike Niekerk • February 21, 2024
Cover shot for Declan McKenna's third album "What Happened to the Beach" released on Friday.

Review | Declan McKenna makes experimental splash with ‘What Happened to the Beach?’

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024
Promotional art of 2024 game "Turnip Boy Robs a Bank."

Review | ‘Turnip Boy Robs a Bank’ shifts from humorous narrative gameplay to intricate bullet hell

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • January 23, 2024
Horror puzzle game "Little Nightmares III" set to release this year.

buzz picks the most anticipated video games of 2024

By Pratim Vasireddy and Nicolas Roacho • January 3, 2024

Review | buzz picks the best albums of 2023

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Pratim Vasireddy • December 29, 2023
Review | buzz picks the worst albums of 2023

Review | buzz picks the worst albums of 2023

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Pratim Vasireddy • December 28, 2023
Cover for October 2023 Pentatonix album "The Greatest Christmas Hits."

The second day of buzzmas | All 91 Pentatonix Christmas songs, ranked

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • December 15, 2023
Cover art for Beyoncé's fifth studio album "Beyoncé" released in 2013.

Column | The legacy of Beyoncé’s self-titled album

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • December 13, 2023
Album cover for "Pink Friday 2" by Nicki Minaj released on Friday. buzz columnist Pratim Vasireddy reviews the sequel to Nicki Minaj's 2010 album "Pink Friday" with Minaj's "Pink Friday 2."

Review | Is Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ a return to form?

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • December 9, 2023
‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds’ began franchise’s renaissance

‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds’ began franchise’s renaissance

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • November 25, 2023

Review | Illinois Theatre’s ‘The Realness’ is an impactful experience of hip-hop, love, society

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • November 10, 2023
Gameplay of Super Mario Bros. Wonder released on Friday.

Review | ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ is a psychedelic trip, improves upon previous games

By Pratim Vasireddy, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2023
Jamila Woods "Water Made Us" cover art.

Review | Jamila Woods’ ‘Water Made Us’ is a declaration of devotion and evolution

By Pratim Vasireddy, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2023
Parkland College Theater presents a play adapted from William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" titled "Mac Beth" this week.

Parkland College’s ‘Mac Beth’ boldly reinterprets Shakespeare’s original

By Pratim Vasireddy and Riddhima Patllollu • October 7, 2023
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