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

Opinion | John Prine bequeaths noble legacy

April 17, 2020
Opinion | Recollect your college years through music

Opinion | Recollect your college years through music

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

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

February 25, 2020
The movie poster for Parasite (2019). Parasite won best picture at the Oscars.

Opinion | ‘Parasite’ earned best picture

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

January 27, 2020
Opinion | Finals week needs a new name

Opinion | Finals week needs a new name

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

December 2, 2019
Opinion | Texting is a language barrier

Opinion | Texting is a language barrier

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

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

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

September 28, 2019
Excel can change your life

Excel can change your life

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

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

Ebertfest seeks younger audience

April 25, 2019
Be patient with construction

Be patient with construction

April 11, 2019
Professors work hard during midterms season

Professors work hard during midterms season

March 26, 2019
Trailblazing: creating your own major

Trailblazing: creating your own major

September 4, 2018
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