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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
Tech guide for apartment living

Tech guide for apartment living

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024
Thee Sacred Souls latest album “Got a Story to Tell.”

Review | Thee Sacred Souls’ ‘Got A Story To Tell’ distinguishes self from peers

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024
The album cover to American Football's 1999 self-titled album.

Column | American Football turns 25, maintains status as cult classic 

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • September 15, 2024
Jennifer Garner plays Jenna Rink in the 2004 film “13 Going on 30,” directed by Gary Winick.

Column | ‘13 Going on 30’ goes on 20

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
The album cover for "The Division Bell" by Pink Floyd.

Column | Pink Floyd’s ‘The Division Bell’ celebrates 30 years

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Second floor of the Jane Addams bookstore on March 2.

Best of CU | Best Bookstore: Jane Addams Book Shop

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024

Best of CU | Best Place to Buy a Gift for Your Mom: Illini Union Bookstore

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
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
Column | ‘The Lego Movie’ remains a paragon of inventive storytelling 10 years later

Column | ‘The Lego Movie’ remains a paragon of inventive storytelling 10 years later

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • February 7, 2024

Column | YouTuber Ali Abdaal’s ‘Feel-Good Productivity’ provides refreshing take on being productive

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • January 11, 2024
Daryl Sabra, Josh Hutcherson and Tom Hanks in 2004 animated film "The Polar Express."

The 11th day of buzzmas | ‘The Polar Express’ highlights childlike wonder, Christmas spirit

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • December 24, 2023
Cover art of Arlo Parks' latest album release "My Soft Machine (Deluxe)." buzz columnist Riddhima Patllollu shares her thoughts on the eighteen track release from Parks.

Review | Arlo Parks showcases vulnerability with ‘My Soft Machine (Deluxe)’

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • December 11, 2023
The complicated behind the scenes of posthumous music releases

The complicated behind the scenes of posthumous music releases

By Riddhima Patllollu, Kiel Ledin and Kiran Bond • November 29, 2023
Twilight was produced by Catherine Hardwicke and first released in 2008.

‘Twilight’ still holds its grip on pop culture 15 years later

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • November 24, 2023
Jungkook, band member of BTS releases his album Golden on Nov. 3.

Review | Jungkook of BTS releases debut album ‘Golden’

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023

Andy electrifies audience, unites community at Foellinger Auditorium

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023
First place winners of the global talent show at Lincoln Hall Theater, Off The Record, win first place for their a cappella performance on Oct. 17.

International students shine onstage, share culture at Global Talent Show

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • October 19, 2023
Walker Scobell in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Contributing writer Riddhima Patllollu reviews the new 2023 Percy Jackson television series.

Review | ’Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods’ is a charming addition to popular series

By Riddhima Patllollu, Contributing Writer • October 13, 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
Cover of "NEW DNA" by XG, released Sept. 27

Review | ‘NEW DNA’ by XG signals bright future for girl group

By Riddhima Patllollu, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2023
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