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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Editorial | Acknowledge the breadth of the word ‘Asian’

Editorial | Acknowledge the breadth of the word ‘Asian’

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 25, 2023

Editorial | Motherhood is more complex than you think

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 11, 2023
Editorial | UI is a safe space for trans students

Editorial | UI is a safe space for trans students

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 3, 2023
Editorial | Why don’t we ask questions anymore?

Editorial | Why don’t we ask questions anymore?

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 21, 2023
Hub Champaign Daniel, constructed in 2021, stands at the corner of Sixth and Daniel streets. The buildings sign, pictured on Saturday, is missing a letter.

Editorial | Unreasonable high-rises tower over modest housing

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 22, 2023
Students at Michigan State University painted the Rock, a campus landmark painted frequently to represent the thoughts of the community, with messages of hope following the recent shooting.

Editorial | MSU shooting reinforces need for comprehensive gun control

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 15, 2023
Editorial | It’s OK to be alone on Valentine’s Day

Editorial | It’s OK to be alone on Valentine’s Day

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 8, 2023
Editorial | Inaction is action: Rethinking staying silent

Editorial | Inaction is action: Rethinking staying silent

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 2, 2023
Editorial | 2022: 2.5/5 stars

Editorial | 2022: 2.5/5 stars

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 6, 2022
Editorial | Reconsider the meaning of gift giving

Editorial | Reconsider the meaning of gift giving

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 1, 2022
Editorial | All offices on midterm ballots matter

Editorial | All offices on midterm ballots matter

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 7, 2022
Editorial | C-U housing risks student safety

Editorial | C-U housing risks student safety

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 29, 2022
Editorial | There’s more to the word ‘Hispanic’

Editorial | There’s more to the word ‘Hispanic’

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 14, 2022
Editorial | We’re sick of getting sick

Editorial | We’re sick of getting sick

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 7, 2022
Editorial | Loan forgiveness is a small, powerful win

Editorial | Loan forgiveness is a small, powerful win

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • August 30, 2022
The Daily Illini 2022-2023 editorial staff poses for a group photo in March.

Best of campus: Editors give top picks around University, community

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • July 27, 2022
Students cluster together and cheer on the main quad during Quad Day on Aug 22. For the upcoming sesmester, the University needs to clarify and fix the inconsistences when it comes to Covid-19 on campus.

Editorial | UI’s flaws disproportionately fail students

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • May 4, 2022
Editorial | Anti-Asian violence movements tainted by performative activism

Editorial | Anti-Asian violence movements tainted by performative activism

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 27, 2022
Editorial | We are screwed.

Editorial | We are screwed.

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 19, 2022
Student journalism still plays a vital role within the University when it comes to informing students and giving students the opportunity to get hands on experience with journalism.

Editorial | Student journalism still matters at UI

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 13, 2022
Editorial | Transgender athletes deserve place on podium

Editorial | Transgender athletes deserve place on podium

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 6, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson arrives to testify on the third day of her Senate nomination hearings to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on March 23.

Editorial | Judicial confirmation hearings politicize Supreme Court

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 30, 2022
Editorial | Antisemitism has no home at UI

Editorial | Antisemitism has no home at UI

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 2, 2022
Natalie Romanes, sophomore in LAS, pulls a cart of belongings into Wassaja Hall on Aug. 20.

Editorial | Six ways to master campus housing

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 16, 2022
Editorial | Shovel sidewalks to help those with limited mobility

Editorial | Shovel sidewalks to help those with limited mobility

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 9, 2022
Editorial | Boost Black mental health this Black History Month

Editorial | Boost Black mental health this Black History Month

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 2, 2022
Editorial | President Biden’s free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests are too little too late

Editorial | President Biden’s free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests are too little too late

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 26, 2022
Editorial | Congress must pass new voting rights acts

Editorial | Congress must pass new voting rights acts

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 19, 2022
Editorial | Gun violence threatens campus security

Editorial | Gun violence threatens campus security

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 8, 2021
Editorial | UI must mandate booster shots

Editorial | UI must mandate booster shots

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 17, 2021
Editorial | Editorial Board selects best DI reading spots

Editorial | Editorial Board selects best DI reading spots

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 3, 2021
Carmen Day, mother of the late Jelani Day, stands in front of his casket embracing family members during his funeral service at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville on Oct. 19. It is important to utilize your voice in seeking justice for Jelani Day from authority figures.

Editorial | Urge authorities to deliver justice for Jelani Day

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 25, 2021
Editorial | Be hopeful for COVID-19’s upcoming conclusion

Editorial | Be hopeful for COVID-19’s upcoming conclusion

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 20, 2021
The Block I student section holds up cards spelling coming in Homecoming during halftime of the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Homecoming is a great time to get involved on campus.

Editorial | Homecoming is quintessential for campus involvement

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 6, 2021
Editorial | Landlords’ exploitations impair living conditions

Editorial | Landlords’ exploitations impair living conditions

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 22, 2021
Editorial | Keep CU beautiful

Editorial | Keep CU beautiful

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 15, 2021
Editorial | Campus COVID-19 confusion is not sustainable

Editorial | Campus COVID-19 confusion is not sustainable

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 8, 2021
Editorial | Unregulated technology propels Afghan collapse

Editorial | Unregulated technology propels Afghan collapse

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 1, 2021
Editorial | Acknowledge restored freedoms, hurdles this new semester

Editorial | Acknowledge restored freedoms, hurdles this new semester

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • August 25, 2021
Photo Credits: Cameron Krasucki - Both top photos, Fighting Illini Athletics - Memorial Stadium, Mark Capapas - Chicago Protest

Editorial | DI reflects on unprecedented year’s glories, missteps

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • May 13, 2021
Editorial | Dire semester produces resilient Illini

Editorial | Dire semester produces resilient Illini

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • May 6, 2021
Editorial | Maintain test-optional policy for future classes

Editorial | Maintain test-optional policy for future classes

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 26, 2021
Editorial | Ambition is climate change’s antidote

Editorial | Ambition is climate change’s antidote

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 22, 2021
Editorial | Gun culture inflames armed violence 

Editorial | Gun culture inflames armed violence 

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 15, 2021
Editorial | University requires definition regarding “new normal”

Editorial | University requires definition regarding “new normal”

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 8, 2021
Editorial | Local government cures national woes

Editorial | Local government cures national woes

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 1, 2021
Editorial | Americas gross negligence persecutes Asian Americans

Editorial | America’s gross negligence persecutes Asian Americans

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 25, 2021
Editorial | Equal Rights Amendment galvanizes more perfect union

Editorial | Equal Rights Amendment galvanizes more perfect union

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 18, 2021
Editorial | American education critically undervalues language curriculum

Editorial | American education critically undervalues language curriculum

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 11, 2021
Editorial | Enjoy Unofficial with considerations to pandemic

Editorial | Enjoy Unofficial with considerations to pandemic

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 4, 2021
Editorial | Ivor Chen case illustrates messy disciplinary measures

Editorial | Ivor Chen case illustrates messy disciplinary measures

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 25, 2021
Editorial | Black History Month carries important, underrepresented legacy

Editorial | Black History Month carries important, underrepresented legacy

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 18, 2021
Editorial | Valentine’s Day elucidates difficulty of COVID dating

Editorial | Valentine’s Day elucidates difficulty of COVID dating

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 11, 2021
Editorial | UI Admin fairly enacts new COVID measures

Editorial | UI Admin fairly enacts new COVID measures

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 4, 2021
Editorial | Vaccinations do not constitute immortality

Editorial | Vaccinations do not constitute immortality

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 28, 2021
Editorial | Accountability must follow Capitol siege

Editorial | Accountability must follow Capitol siege

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 14, 2021
Editorial | Grade policy changes help relieve burnout

Editorial | Grade policy changes help relieve burnout

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 3, 2020
Editorial | Demonstrate gratitude by avoiding family gatherings

Editorial | Demonstrate gratitude by avoiding family gatherings

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 19, 2020
Editorial | Election results incense bittersweetness

Editorial | Election results incense bittersweetness

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 12, 2020
Editorial | UI administration must aid RSOs

Editorial | UI administration must aid RSOs

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 5, 2020
Editorial | Election night expectations must change

Editorial | Election night expectations must change

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 29, 2020
Editorial | Prepare for an unconventional holiday season

Editorial | Prepare for an unconventional holiday season

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 22, 2020
Editorial | Virtual proctors worsen the overall academic environment

Editorial | Virtual proctors worsen the overall academic environment

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 15, 2020
Editorial | Vilification of Columbus does not address problem

Editorial | Vilification of Columbus does not address problem

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 8, 2020
Editorial | The Daily Illini endorses Joe Biden for President

Editorial | The Daily Illini endorses Joe Biden for President

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 1, 2020
Editorial | The Notorious RBG forged egalitarian legacy

Editorial | The Notorious RBG forged egalitarian legacy

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 24, 2020
Editorial | University must invest in mental health services

Editorial | University must invest in mental health services

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 17, 2020
Editorial | Be logical with COVID-19 vaccine

Editorial | Be logical with COVID-19 vaccine

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 10, 2020
Editorial | Compliment University testing with compliance

Editorial | Compliment University testing with compliance

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 3, 2020
Editorial | Leave The US Postal Service alone

Editorial | Leave The US Postal Service alone

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • August 27, 2020
Editorial | BLM protests catalyze critical change

Editorial | BLM protests catalyze critical change

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • June 9, 2020
Editorial | Diffusion of misinformation undermines COVID mitigation

Editorial | Diffusion of misinformation undermines COVID mitigation

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 30, 2020
Editorial | COVID crisis exhibits important environmental lessons

Editorial | COVID crisis exhibits important environmental lessons

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 23, 2020
Editorial | Government must accommodate voters

Editorial | Government must accommodate voters

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 16, 2020
Editorial | Coronavirus religious exemptions create public health hazard

Editorial | Coronavirus religious exemptions create public health hazard

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 9, 2020
Editorial | Pandemic reveals administrations lack of preparedness

Editorial | Pandemic reveals administration’s lack of preparedness

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • April 2, 2020
Editorial | The right mindset helps reduce cabin fever

Editorial | The right mindset helps reduce ‘cabin fever’

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 26, 2020
Protect those around you: Self-quarantine after break

Protect those around you: Self-quarantine after break

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 12, 2020
Editorial | Vote Yes to Media Fee

Editorial | Vote ‘Yes’ to Media Fee

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • March 5, 2020
Editorial | Stop appropriating celebrity grief

Editorial | Stop appropriating celebrity grief

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 27, 2020
Editorial | Illini sports deserve equal recognition

Editorial | Illini sports deserve equal recognition

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 20, 2020
Editorial | It’s past time to cancel Valentine’s Day

Editorial | It’s past time to cancel Valentine’s Day

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 13, 2020
Editorial | Lawsuit against UI Counseling Center isnt enough

Editorial | Lawsuit against UI Counseling Center isn’t enough

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 6, 2020
Editorial | The Times’ dual endorsement is a bad idea

Editorial | The Times’ dual endorsement is a bad idea

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 30, 2020
Editorial | UI salaries reflect administration’s ineptitude in fiscal duties

Editorial | UI salaries reflect administration’s ineptitude in fiscal duties

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • January 23, 2020
Editorial | Mental health counseling at UI requires restructuring

Editorial | Mental health counseling at UI requires restructuring

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 10, 2019
Editorial | ‘Frozen II’ lessens climate change severity with miraculous solutions

Editorial | ‘Frozen II’ lessens climate change severity with miraculous solutions

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 5, 2019
Editorial | Instagram hides likes for profit

Editorial | Instagram hides likes for profit

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 21, 2019
Editorial | The Daily Northwestern doesnt deserve huge blowback

Editorial | The Daily Northwestern doesn’t deserve huge blowback

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 14, 2019
Editorial | No voices should be silenced

Editorial | No voices should be silenced

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • November 7, 2019
Editorial | Halloween is capitalism in costume

Editorial | Halloween is capitalism in costume

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 31, 2019
Editorial | Stop the modern-day slavery, shop ethically sourced clothing

Editorial | Stop the modern-day slavery, shop ethically sourced clothing

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 24, 2019
Editorial | UI should cover abortion medication costs; follow in Californias footsteps

Editorial | UI should cover abortion medication costs; follow in California’s footsteps

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 17, 2019
Editorial | Americans deserve transparency from institutions

Editorial | Americans deserve transparency from institutions

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 10, 2019
Editorial | Last straw for Trump makes waves

Editorial | Last straw for Trump makes waves

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • October 3, 2019
Editorial | Face the facts: Climate change is real

Editorial | Face the facts: Climate change is real

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 26, 2019
Editorial | Remember sexual assault survivors for achievements

Editorial | Remember sexual assault survivors for achievements

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 19, 2019
Editorial | Don’t get discouraged by career fair hysteria

Editorial | Don’t get discouraged by career fair hysteria

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 12, 2019
Editorial | Don’t hurt the environment with your juuls

Editorial | Don’t hurt the environment with your juuls

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 5, 2019
Editorial | Make your freshman year a foundation to build on

Editorial | Make your freshman year a foundation to build on

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • August 29, 2019
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