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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
Members of the Champaign-Urbana community come together in the Illini Union to celebrate the diversities of the world on Nov. 18. The Iranian Culture table demonstrates writing in traditional scripture.

[Photo] Students travel globe in afternoon at Illini Union

By Lauren Castaldo, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Nov 19, 2025
Students make sock monkeys out of old socks as part of a collaborative workshop between the Circular Fashion Expo and Students for Environmental Concerns on Thursday.

[Photo] Stitching sustainability: Sock monkey workshop gives old socks new life

By Blake Noble, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2025
Grayson Hodson addresses the crowd through a megaphone at the March for Our Climate on Sept. 19.

[Photo] DI Voices | I organized a protest under UI’s repressive policies 

By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist • Oct 11, 2025
The Bollywood dance team, Fizaa, practices in the ARC on Sunday, Sept. 21, for upcoming showcases and performances. They break down their dance moves, practicing the hands and legs separately, and seamlessly build them together.

[Photo] Competition, camaraderie thrive in Bollywood Fusion scene

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2025
Hands make the numbers six and seven in the air. Columnist Alexander Fako writes about how slang terms inhabit popular vernacular over time, especially after widespread usage on the internet.

[Photo] Opinion | Wake up, ‘67’ means nothing

By Alexander Fako, Columnist • Sep 23, 2025
A member of GEO speaks to a crowd of protestors on the Main Quad during a rally for workers' rights on April 3. Research assistants at the University are now represented by the GEO bargaining unit.

[Photo] Research assistants secure union protections; contract negotiation to begin

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Aug 12, 2025
Members of the Graduate Employees' Organization rally for increased wages and a change to health insurance policy on Apr. 3. GEO announced Friday that research assistants have begun the process of unionizing.

[Photo] Research assistants move to unionize with GEO

By Anna Williams and Aakarsh Garg • May 22, 2025
Freshman in college walks around alone, after having troubles making friends on a cloudy Friday, April 25.

[Photo] An introvert’s guide to Welcome Week at UI

By Bryana Perez, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • May 8, 2025
A protester wearing a keffiyeh claps in support during a speech at the “RIGHT TO PROTEST RALLY” on April 18. The rally garnered support from a wide range of community members and lasted for more than 90 minutes.

Gallery | Pro-protest rally demands free speech

By Isaac Pinkus, Ruhi Haryadi and Vasumathi Urs-Juffa • Apr 23, 2025
Community members protest the University’s recently revised policies on expression and demonstrations at Alma Mater on Friday.

[Photo] Students, community members protest UI’s revised expression policies

By Aakarsh Garg and Anna Williams • Apr 21, 2025
AES Huntington Beach, pictured on the bright and sunny morning of Friday, March 21.

[Photo] Opinion | Climate change: Capitalism’s inevitable product

By Grayson Hodson, Senior Columnist • Apr 12, 2025
A massive blow-up globe adorns the Main Quad during Sustainapalooza on April 12.

[Photo] Sustainapalooza boosts awareness for climate change, student sustainability initiatives

By Felicity Abbott and Drake Facchinello • Apr 13, 2025
Vidhi Chavda, sophomore in Engineering, holds a drink she made in her store, “Elite,” on April 6.

[Photo] ‘Elite’ business owner Vidhi Chavda opens CU nutrition hub

By Anya Nair, Staff Writer • Apr 10, 2025
Members of GEO protest the University’s student health insurance plan last week. The union is currently negotiating with the University.

[Photo] GEO denounces UI health insurance hike as negotiations stall

By Jude Panlilio and Aakarsh Garg • Apr 10, 2025
A picture of the Health Alliance sign on March 11.

[Photo] McKinley faculty talk Carle Health insurance discontinuation

By Avery Paterson and Ryan Pearlman • Mar 12, 2025
The 22 North Illini pulls out of the PAR Bus Stop at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Bus Line: 22/220 Illini

By Ian Cunningham, Slotter • Mar 6, 2025
Thrift clothes hangs racks aisles within the aisles of Salt and Light on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Thrift Store: Salt & Light

By Zoe Kidd, Copy Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Student enjoys the Vegan VIP rolls for dinner at Sakanaya on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Best of CU ’25 | Best Thai Food: Bangkok Thai Restaurant & Pho 911

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
Freshmen discuss a post regarding the upcoming student elections in Caffe Paradiso on Feb. 24.

[Photo] A guide to the student election ballot

By Avery Paterson, Staff Writer • Feb 25, 2025
A student enjoys a special Valentine's matcha, the Cupid's Arrow, at Caffe Paradiso on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Unpacking the culture behind matcha craze

By Gabriel Kedziora, Staff Writer • Feb 19, 2025
Ye Olde Donute Shoppe donuts, photographed on Wednesday, Jan 29th 2025.

[Photo] Ye Olde Donut Shoppe bakes up sweet nostalgia

By Felicity Abbott and Bryana Perez • Feb 13, 2025
A couple shares coffees while they read and work on a puzzle.

[Photo] Opinion | Dating’s fallacy of shared interests

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • Feb 12, 2025
A University student peers at their phone displaying a public relationship.

[Photo] Social media complicates college relationships

By Felicity Abbott, Senior Feature Reporter • Feb 5, 2025
A woman gazes into a mirror covered in lipstick kiss marks as she gets ready for a date.

[Photo] The rise of situationships

By Alice Mei, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Hynseok Kim peers into the primary machine in his microLED Technology Lab on Oct. 29th.

[Photo] New UI professor researches implications of microLED technology

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • Dec 6, 2024
A voting sign hangs at the University YMCA on Nov. 5, signaling the entrance to the polling place.

[Photo] UI professor discusses how media shapes voter behavior, electoral outcomes

By Clyde John, Contributing Writer • Dec 1, 2024