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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

Tara Pavithran

Opinion | CU community deserves UI COVID-19 testing

Opinion | CU community deserves UI COVID-19 testing

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • October 8, 2020
The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house, located across the street from the SDRP on Gregory Drive, stands tall on Wednesday morning. Pi Kappa Phi was one of the greek organizations recently caught violating COVID-19 policies.

Opinion | Greek Life may irresponsibly bring death

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • September 10, 2020
Opinion | Change requires incremental conversion, not overhaul

Opinion | Change requires incremental conversion, not overhaul

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • September 9, 2020
A woman works at her laptop while wearing a protective mask.

Opinion | Fashion inspires confidence, routine

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • May 4, 2020
Assorted moving boxes and containers filled with items rest in a room .

Opinion | Let things go to let yourself grow

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • April 10, 2020
A student with a dog introduces him to other people on the quad on April 22.

Opinion | Let your attitude spring forward this spring

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • March 7, 2020
Opinion | American attitudes harm more than coronavirus

Opinion | American attitudes harm more than coronavirus

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • February 24, 2020
Students study in the Undergraduate Library on Dec. 10. Columnist Tara says setting time for yourself is essential to improving.

Opinion | Don’t be late for yourself

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • February 10, 2020
Opinion | It’s okay to find comfort in routine

Opinion | It’s okay to find comfort in routine

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • January 27, 2020
Opinion | Avoid post-holiday gift drama

Opinion | Avoid post-holiday gift drama

By Tara Pavithran, Colunnist • January 13, 2020
Opinion | It will get better for women, Ruth

Opinion | It will get better for women, Ruth

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • December 18, 2019
Opinion | Parents aren’t perfect: Point out parenting flaws

Opinion | Parents aren’t perfect: Point out parenting flaws

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • November 20, 2019
Students hanging out with their at the Illini Union's Courtyard Cafe on Monday.

Opinion | Befriending strangers is beneficial

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • November 12, 2019
Opinion | It's normal to feel homesick this time of year

Opinion | It’s normal to feel homesick this time of year

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • October 31, 2019
Opinion | A lesson for educators: expect questions

Opinion | A lesson for educators: expect questions

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • October 14, 2019
Opinion | Prioritize interests over ‘what ifs’

Opinion | Prioritize interests over ‘what ifs’

By Tara Pavithran, Columnist • September 30, 2019
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