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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
Facebook makes fundraising easier

Facebook makes fundraising easier

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • August 28, 2018
Staying on campus isn’t so bad

Staying on campus isn’t so bad

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 30, 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees on Capitol Hill over social media data breach on April 10 in Washington, D.C. A new film by a University professor analyzes Zuckerberg's changing public persona.

Moving forward from the Zuckerberg testimony

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 12, 2018
White House drama desensitizes public

White House drama desensitizes public

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 29, 2018
As Facebook moves closer, users must move away

As Facebook moves closer, users must move away

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 26, 2018
Recent protests display power in social media

Recent protests display power in social media

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 5, 2018
Social media companies must take step back from complexity

Social media companies must take step back from complexity

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 19, 2018
Casey Affleck arrives at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

Award shows must standardize category nominations

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 5, 2018
Accusations against Aziz Ansari trivialize #MeToo movement

Accusations against Aziz Ansari trivialize #MeToo movement

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • January 22, 2018
Rapper Logic, also knowns as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, at the Okeechobee Music Festival in Okeechobee, Fla.

Music industry provides hope during year of despair

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • December 29, 2017
Repealing net neutrality will dissolve internet freedom

Repealing net neutrality will dissolve internet freedom

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • December 1, 2017
Sensitivity hinders potential for effective debates

Sensitivity hinders potential for effective debates

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • November 10, 2017
#metoo edges toward becoming a forgotten trend

#metoo edges toward becoming a forgotten trend

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 30, 2017
Will Robbins (back, right) pictured with other student investors involved with Contrary Capital, and Eric Tarczynski, founder of Contrary Capital.

Contrary Capital offers student entrepreneurs a helping hand

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 2, 2017
Junior Kevin Anderson keeps his eye on the ball during his 6-3, 6-1 win over Iowa's Bart van Monsjou sunday, April 22, 2007 at the Atkins Tennis Center.

University athletes deserve more support

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • September 25, 2017
XXXTentacion receives praise despite violent past

XXXTentacion receives praise despite violent past

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • September 15, 2017
MCORE project hinders student mobility

MCORE project hinders student mobility

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • September 10, 2017
Freshman experience made easy with emerging resources

Freshman experience made easy with emerging resources

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • September 5, 2017
A statue honoring women in engineering titled “The Quintessential Engineer” is unveiled on the Engineering Quad on Friday. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti thinks students should pay more attention to campus donations from other classes and faculty members.

Appreciate campus memorabilia

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • May 3, 2017
University hides information regarding criminal records

University hides information regarding criminal records

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 26, 2017
Kendrick Lamar performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 8 in Austin, Texas. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti thinks Lamar's music appeals most to college students.

Kendrick Lamar provides vision for young adults

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 19, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a strategic and policy discussion with CEOs in the State Department Library in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Changing libel laws can end “fake news”

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 12, 2017
Printing privileges highlight disparities among majors

Printing privileges highlight disparities among majors

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • April 5, 2017
UCLA's Lonzo Ball during the NCAA Tournament South Regional semifinal on Friday. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti believes Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, is stealing his son's limelight and trying to cash in on his son's success.

LaVar Ball sets a bad example for athlete’s parents

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 29, 2017
Technology isn't driving us further apart

Technology isn’t driving us further apart

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 15, 2017
President Donald Trump leads a meeting in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2017.

Praising the unsung heroes of the Trump administration

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 10, 2017
Mahershala Ali arrives at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Academy Awards get Best Picture right by getting it wrong

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 2, 2017
Students walk across the intersection of Gregory and Nevada in Urbana on Wednesday. Columnust Saketh Vasamsetti argues that many campus crosswalks are unsafe and need to be fixed.

Crosswalks in crisis: Students face long waits, collision risks

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 23, 2017
Negative personalities cash in on undeserved fame

Negative personalities cash in on undeserved fame

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 16, 2017
No one Trump should have all that power

No one Trump should have all that power

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 9, 2017
Debates regarding Planned Parenthood should include foster care

Debates regarding Planned Parenthood should include foster care

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • February 2, 2017
Talk shows must rebalance comedy with news

Talk shows must rebalance comedy with news

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • January 26, 2017
Ellie Hahn

Involved students ‘R-SO’ overwhelmed

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • January 19, 2017
Students must relax before ensuring finals success

Students must relax before ensuring finals success

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • December 13, 2016
Every family can 'present' a unique Christmas

Every family can ‘present’ a unique Christmas

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • December 7, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to supporters after winning the election on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City. (J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday/TNS)

Finding unity in the smallest ways

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • November 20, 2016
Donald Trump supporters wait in line to enter Ambridge High School for a Trump campaign event on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 in Ambridge, Pa. (Michael Henninger/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Children must know what a proper election looks like

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • November 11, 2016
Poor choices don't deserve glory

Poor choices don’t deserve glory

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • November 5, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton participate in the third and final presidential debate at the University of Nevada Las Vegas on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Yin Bogu/Xinhua/Sipa USA/TNS)

Two perfect drinking games for Election Day

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 30, 2016
Diss tracks bring out the worst in musicians

Diss tracks bring out the worst in musicians

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 29, 2016
Confessions of an undeclared student

Confessions of an undeclared student

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 21, 2016
Kid Cudi attends Vincent N Roxxy; premiere during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at Chelsea Bow Tie Cinemas on April 18, 2016 in New York City, NY.

Mr. Rager: simply a human

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 12, 2016
Religion: an unexpected means of motivation

Religion: an unexpected means of motivation

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 9, 2016
Frank Ocean, lost at sea

Frank Ocean, lost at sea

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • October 1, 2016
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