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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

Tommy Block

John Prine and Lyle Lovett perform live on Oct. 2, 2009.

Opinion | John Prine bequeaths noble legacy

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • April 17, 2020
Opinion | Recollect your college years through music

Opinion | Recollect your college years through music

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • April 9, 2020
A participant of Unofficial stares at KAM's as his friend is taken into an OSF ambulance during Unofficial on March 1, 2019.

Opinion | Be safe during Unofficial

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • March 4, 2020
Opinion | It’s not too late to get your flu shot

Opinion | It’s not too late to get your flu shot

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • February 25, 2020
The movie poster for Parasite (2019). Parasite won best picture at the Oscars.

Opinion | ‘Parasite’ earned best picture

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • February 12, 2020
Members of the Orange Krush hold up the Orange Krush Edition of The Daily Illini before the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on March 7. Columnist Tommy asserts student-athletes deserve support for their dedication.

Opinion | Show appreciation for unpaid student-athletes

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • January 27, 2020
Opinion | Finals week needs a new name

Opinion | Finals week needs a new name

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • December 17, 2019
Cinderella’s Castle stands tall at Disney World. Columnist Tommy draws attention to Disney’s money-making strategies and urges viewers to recognize its cheapness.

Opinion | Disney uses nostalgia as an industry

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • December 2, 2019
Opinion | Texting is a language barrier

Opinion | Texting is a language barrier

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • November 14, 2019
Construction on the corner of Wright and Chalmers Streets on Sept. 20. Columnist Tommy encourages readers and students to think of the University nostalgically amidst the constant changes.

Opinion | University will always be home to dramatic change

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • October 28, 2019
A Walmart bag flies in the wind Friday evening behind Busey-Evans Hall. Columnist Tommy challenges students to use fewer plastic bags when they shop or even when ordering food to go.

Opinion | Start small, cut down on plastic bag usage

By Tommy Block, Columnist • October 14, 2019
Opinion | Students can strive for two-star quality in the kitchen

Opinion | Students can strive for two-star quality in the kitchen

By Tommy Block, Columnist • September 28, 2019
Excel can change your life

Excel can change your life

By Tommy Block, Columnist • September 16, 2019
A student uses his laptop. Columnist Tommy urges students to set study timers for themselves in an effort to stay focused after a summer without classes.

Study efficiently with a timer

By Tommy Block, Columnist • August 29, 2019
Roger Ebert interviews at a Chicago public radio station on Sound Opinions program in 2006.

Ebertfest seeks younger audience

By Tommy Block, Columnist • April 25, 2019
Be patient with construction

Be patient with construction

By Tommy Block, Columnist • April 11, 2019
Professors work hard during midterms season

Professors work hard during midterms season

By Tommy Block, Columnist • March 26, 2019
Trailblazing: creating your own major

Trailblazing: creating your own major

By Tommy Block, Staff writer • September 4, 2018