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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
Taylor Swift is here to stay

Taylor Swift is here to stay

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 30, 2017
Emma Watson attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Met Gala in New York on May 2.

Watson should wear whatever she wants

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • March 6, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks in the press briefing room of the White House during the daily briefing on Feb 14. in Washington, D.C.

Freedom of the press is vital to a transparent government

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • February 27, 2017
People of the Muslim faith pray near the international arrival gates on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 while attending a protest at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Calif. Protestors gathered at airports around the country to protest over President Donald Trump's executive action prohibiting Muslims from certain countries from entering into the United States.

Trump’s immature executive order worsens tenuous international relations

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • January 30, 2017
Approximately 5,000 local men and women gather at West Side Park before marching through downtown Champaign on Saturday. Columnist Shankari Sureshbabu encourages citizens to continue voicing their opinions and standing up for their beliefs.

Women’s marches define what already makes America great

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • January 23, 2017
Grueling 2016 brought big picture frustrations

Grueling 2016 brought big picture frustrations

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • December 12, 2016
Columnist Shankari says that finals week apparel is more important than you might think.

‘Dress for success’ rings true during finals

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • December 6, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 during a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in their first public step toward a transition of power in Washington, D.C. Trump promised tax cuts that would particularly benefit the wealthy. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

We need a break from Trump talk

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • November 15, 2016
President Barack Obama stumps for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton on the eve of the election at the Ray L. Fisher Stadium Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Election tension doesn’t excuse misinformed sharing

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • November 8, 2016
Immigrants can use big words too

Immigrants can use big words too

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • November 1, 2016
The Main Quad is just one of three on campus. The grassy space is perfect for going with friends to play frisbee or dog watch.

Don’t be afraid to change

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • October 18, 2016
Stephen Colbert attends the Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology; Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City.

Don’t be voluntarily politically ignorant 

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • October 4, 2016
Failure doesn't have to be all bad

Failure doesn’t have to be all bad

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • September 27, 2016
Higher education should offer broader education

Higher education should offer broader education

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • September 21, 2016
Sleep is not for the weak

Sleep is not for the weak

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • September 13, 2016
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Bashing ban on burkinis

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 30, 2016
Breaking records and barriers: a couch potato's Olympics experience

Breaking records and barriers: a couch potato’s Olympics experience

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 22, 2016

Sony’s camera contacts could lead to a privacy issue

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Maintaining self-confidence at a prestigious university

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 9, 2016

Why the Supreme Court needs more diversity

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • August 9, 2016
Reverse-racism not present in "Hamilton"

Reverse-racism not present in "Hamilton"

By Shankari Sureshbabu • April 4, 2016
Why we should trust data on climate change

Why we should trust data on climate change

By Shankari Sureshbabu • March 28, 2016
Why politicians should strive to be like Sonia Sotomayor

Why politicians should strive to be like Sonia Sotomayor

By Shankari Sureshbabu • March 14, 2016

Bevin's blight: Why humanities majors are important

By Shankari Sureshbabu • February 29, 2016
More than just "Friends"

More than just "Friends"

By Shankari Sureshbabu • February 23, 2016
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