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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

The Wildwoods plan visit to Rose Bowl Tavern

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Arts & Entertainment Writer • Sep 9, 2025
Krannert Art Museum reopening brings campus art lovers together

Krannert Art Museum reopening brings campus art lovers together

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Aug 29, 2025
Dawson Daugherty, lead vocalist of almost monday, performs alongside the band at The City Center on May 6.

almost monday brings welcome vibe to City Center

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • May 7, 2025
Waka Flocka Flame takes a selfie with a student's phone during Spring Jam 2025 on Sunday.

Waka Flocka Flame brings party to Spring Jam

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 29, 2025

Hotline TNT plans visit to Urbana’s Rose Bowl Tavern

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 29, 2025
Good Neighbours perform their song "Ripple" at canopy club on Monday.

Good Neighbours bring welcoming vibe to Canopy Club

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 23, 2025
Review | ‘Sinners’ offers delightful dance with the devil

Review | ‘Sinners’ offers delightful dance with the devil

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 21, 2025
‘Plumas Negras’ delivers emotionally impactful story

‘Plumas Negras’ delivers emotionally impactful story

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 18, 2025

Design for America’s Midwest Meetup unites student designers

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Writer • Apr 15, 2025
Laurence Fishburne in “The Amateur” (2025).

Review | ‘The Amateur’ struggles to get off the ground

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 14, 2025
The album cover for Djo’s third studio album, “The Crux,” released on April 4.

Review | ‘The Crux’ marks decisive moment for Djo

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 8, 2025
Andrew Simek, the new Piano Man at The Canopy Club, plays the keyboard and sings at Illini 4000's charity event Monday night. The club has been raising funds for various cancer treatment initiatives since it was founded in 2007.

Piano Man partners with Illini 4000 for a night of music, charity work

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Senior Arts & Entertainment Reporter • Apr 1, 2025
Slow Pulp performs at City Center on Mar. 4.

Slow Pulp takes over City Center with indie rock perfection

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2025
Students check-in with their meal swipes on Mar. 5 to eat at the Ikenberry Dining Center.

Best of CU ’25 | Best Dining Hall: Ikenberry Dining Hall

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Mar 6, 2025
buzz weekly new music rundown

buzz weekly new music rundown

By Gibson Asselmeier, Juliana Damian and Thomas O’Sullivan • Mar 3, 2025

buzz predicts 2025 Academy Award winners

By Gibson Asselmeier, Park Mitchell, Nicolas Roacho and Thomas O’Sullivan • Feb 23, 2025
Cheat Codes performs at the Canopy Club in Urbana, on Feb. 9. The trio kept the energy high with a mix of live vocals and DJ sets.

Review | Cheat Codes brings night of EDM to CU

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Feb 12, 2025
Ke Huy Quan and Marshawn Lynch in Love Hurts (2025).

Review | ‘Love Hurts’ only provides mild pain

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Feb 11, 2025
Hip-hop duo Atmosphere performs at the Canopy Club on Jan. 29.

Atmosphere delivers uplifting show during Canopy Club visit 

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Jan 31, 2025
Review | ‘Sonic 3’ proves franchise is still going fast

Review | ‘Sonic 3’ proves franchise is still going fast

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Staff Writer • Dec 31, 2024
Ella Purnell in Arcane (2021).

Review | ‘Arcane’ Season 2 pulls it together for explosive series finale

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Contributing Writer • Nov 28, 2024
Review | ‘Heretic’ puts fear of God into its audience with thrills, existentialism

Review | ‘Heretic’ puts fear of God into its audience with thrills, existentialism

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Contributing Writer • Nov 14, 2024
The album cover for Ben Folds new holiday album, "Sleigher."

Review | Ben Folds’ ‘Sleigher’ distinguishes itself as unique holiday album

By Thomas O’Sullivan, Contributing Writer • Nov 6, 2024