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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
Samuel Rahman

Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor

Hello! My name is Samuel and I am one of the Assistant Opinions Editors of the DI. I am a senior double majoring in Econometrics and Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science. I aspire to a column that is a courtroom — where ideas are put on trial and relentlessly examined.

Andres Munoz, student in the English Institute, discusses how online classes have been beneficial toward him understanding English through the use of headphones.

Opinion | What’s your experience with online versus in-person courses?

By Samuel Rahman and Talia Duffy • February 23, 2022
Opinion | Parasitic landlords infect with no end in sight

Opinion | Parasitic landlords infect with no end in sight

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 16, 2022
Helene Simmons (left), freshman in ACES, and Hayden Fischer, freshman in LAS, discuss their thoughts on the correlation between Greek Life and sexual assault.

Opinion | Does Greek life correlate with sexual assault?

By Samuel Rahman, Talia Duffy and Nathaniel Langley • November 9, 2021
Miranda Stillwell, sophomore in LAS, shares her opinion on protesting policies the University has put in place.

Opinion | What’s your reaction to changing protest policies?

By Samuel Rahman and Caroline Tadla • October 13, 2021
DI Voices | The path of a collegiate progressive

DI Voices | The path of a collegiate progressive

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 1, 2021
Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Blue Origin, speaks at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Jeffrey Bezos tells others that Blue Origin will build rockets at Exploration Park at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and launch them from SLC-36 at the Cape.

Opinion | Do not wait for the technocratic utopia

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 30, 2021
American comedian Bo Burnham stars in his comedy special “Bo Burnham: Inside”. Columnist Sam Rahman believes Burnham deserves all of the Emmy nominations he's received because of the show's strong message.

Opinion | Bo Burnham is inside; so are we

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 27, 2021
Students line up at a booth during the Welcome Celebration at lot 31 on Aug. 20. Columnist Samuel Rahman believes college is one of the best times for ones formative years.

Opinion | Welcome to your bildungsroman

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 18, 2021
American commentator Van Jones speaks at the 2016 Politicon at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Columnist Samuel Rahman urges Jones to spend his money wisely.

Opinion | Dear Van Jones, spend your money on campaigns

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • July 27, 2021
Spring 2021 Illinois Music Education graduates Brendon Culloton, Marcus Moone, Katie Mitchell, Emmett O'Brien, and Ollie (dog) enjoy quality time on the Main Quad the morning of June 26. Columnist Samuel Rahman argues that students should use the governing rule of improv comedy “Yes, and…” to branch out on campus.

Opinion | Cautiously “Yes, and…” your first year

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • July 15, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal Miranda attend an event for the film "In the Heights". The movie was released June 11, 2021.

Opinion | ‘In the Heights’ boldly adapts from stage to screen

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 17, 2021
Students study for finals on the first floor of Grainger Library on May 6, 2019. Columnist Samuel Rahman argues that semester finals need to be updated.

Opinion | Let finals reflect productive examining

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • May 6, 2021
The board game “Wingspan” is laid out on a table ready to play. Columnist Samuel Rahman argues that it’s time to stray away from the classics and start playing modern tabletop games.

Opinion | Modern board games provide remarkable moments

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 8, 2021
The board game “Pandemic” sits on a table surrounded by multiple players. Columnist Samuel Rahman argues that people should consider buying the game to keep busy in the midst of the pandemic.

DI Voices | Reconsider ‘Pandemic’ amidst the pandemic

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 3, 2021
Crowds gather on the main quad to enjoy the weather during Mom's Weekend on April 6, 2019.

Opinion | The University curriculum is not what liberalizes students

By Samuel Rahman, columnist • February 23, 2021
A woman sitting in a chair reads a book on April 12, 2018. Columnist Samuel suggests books to read in 2021.

Opinion | Recommendations for your resolution to read in 2021

By Samuel Rahman, Columnist • February 1, 2021
Jon Stewart hosts an episode of "The Daily Show." Columnist Samuel Rahman believes Stewart will return to TV hosting a similar program in 2021.

Opinion | Jon Stewart will return

By Samuel Rahman, columnist • December 11, 2020
Justice Antonin Scalia poses for a headshot on March 21, 2013.

Opinion | Prongs of Scalian legal philosophy conflict

By Samuel Rahman, columnist • December 2, 2020
Sacha Baron Cohen, in character as Borat Sagdiyev, appears at his movie's premiere in Köln, Germany, on Nov. 10, 2006.

Opinion | Sacha Baron Cohen’s film advocates feminism

By Samuel Rahman, columnist • November 5, 2020
A portrait of Scottish philosopher David Hume is pictured above.

Opinion | David Hume was right: He shouldn’t be

By Samuel Rahman, Columnist • October 18, 2020
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