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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

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Nathaniel Langley

Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor

Hello! My name is Nathaniel and I am the Opinions Editor of the DI. I am a double major in English and Political Science: International Relations, with a minor in Philosophy; in other words, I am never not writing. Born and raised in Kansas, and from Loves Park, Illinois, I have grown a deep appreciation for all aspects of life, and hope my writing can reflect the ideas and experiences I encounter. If  — in the rare occasion — I am not writing, you can find me running, jamming to music, or pondering life.
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DI Voices | My college guardian angel: The kitchen

DI Voices | My college guardian angel: The kitchen

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • May 8, 2023
An aerial view of ISR on Tuesday. Senior columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that students should not pay for housing at the University.

Opinion | Free residence halls are a student right

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • May 2, 2023
KAMS sits empty on Wednesday night, contrary to its normal busy nature on weekend days. Senior columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that the bar is so straight that it is gay.

Opinion | KAMS is so straight it’s gay

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • March 9, 2023
Senior columnist Nathaniel Langley criticizes Pete Buttigieges position as the United States Secretary of Transportation.

Opinion | Pete Buttigieg succeeds at failing

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • January 26, 2023

Opinion | Biden’s dull rail agreement stresses worker solidarity

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • December 12, 2022
DI Voices | Steal your life back from bike thieves

DI Voices | Steal your life back from bike thieves

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • November 9, 2022
Opinion | Morally good billionaires do not exist

Opinion | Morally good billionaires do not exist

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • October 3, 2022
University of Illinois police head to the Dance Studio, located on Nevada Street, to a reported fire on Sunday.

[Photo] Fire reported at UI Dance Studio

By Willie Cui, News Editor • September 25, 2022
A Starbucks labor union protest occurs in Seattle on April 23. Senior columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that labor unions are more crucial than ever as workers struggle to receive fairness from large corporations.

Opinion | We need unions now more than ever

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • September 5, 2022
Opinion | Joe Biden is America’s McDonald’s manager

Opinion | Joe Biden is America’s McDonald’s manager

By Nathaniel Langley, Senior Columnist • April 11, 2022
Opinion | Langley’s end of the line: A grateful goodbye as editor

Opinion | Langley’s end of the line: A grateful goodbye as editor

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • March 9, 2022
Jernie Saunders, a junior in LAS, talks about how the Illinois Student Government should reach out to the student body more.

Opinion | Illinois Student Government struggles to reach students

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • February 23, 2022
DI Voices | Long-distance relationships rely on who you make it with

DI Voices | Long-distance relationships rely on who you make it with

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • February 14, 2022
DI Voices | Christmas FM delivers joy each holiday season

DI Voices | Christmas FM delivers joy each holiday season

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • December 1, 2021
Opinion | Match Counseling Center’s pay to UI Police

Opinion | Match Counseling Center’s pay to UI Police

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • November 24, 2021
Marwan Shamseldin, junior in LAS, talks about changes that he would make to the University of Illinois.

Opinion | What would you change about UI?

By Nathaniel Langley and Matthew Krauter • November 10, 2021
Helene Simmons (left), freshman in ACES, and Hayden Fischer, freshman in LAS, discuss their thoughts on the correlation between Greek Life and sexual assault.

Opinion | Does Greek life correlate with sexual assault?

By Samuel Rahman, Talia Duffy and Nathaniel Langley • November 9, 2021
DI Voices | The empty seat lingers amid Dads Weekend

DI Voices | The empty seat lingers amid Dads Weekend

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • October 27, 2021
Dave Chappelle performs on stage during his Netflix comedy special “The Closer” that was released on Oct. 5. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that Chappelle shames the LGBTQ community as a cheap joke.

Opinion | Chappelle cheapens LGBTQ into callous punchline

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2021
Ismail Ahmed is sophomore in ACES (left) and Abdallah Marzouki is also a sophomore who is in engineering (right) and they share their thoughts on homelessness.

Opinion | What responsibility do we have for CU’s homeless?

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • October 13, 2021
DI Voices | My mom, Princess Diana

DI Voices | My mom, Princess Diana

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • September 30, 2021
Editorial | Perspectives, a new approach to opinions

Editorial | Perspectives, a new approach to opinions

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • September 29, 2021
Kacey Musgraves poses during a photoshoot. Kacey Musgraves new album has a new tone to it.

Opinion | Kacey Musgraves’ pop pivot mirrors American polarization

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • September 3, 2021
The U.S. rhythmic gymnastics team hug after completing their final routine on Saturday at the Ariake Gymnastics Center during the Tokyo Olympics. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that the Olympic host city displaces less affluent communities and expedites gentrification rather than uniting the world.

Opinion | Olympics serve no modern purpose

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • August 10, 2021
Lundgren Hall stands on the corner of Gregory Drive and Fourth Street on Sept. 21. Lundgren Hall has many benefits that new students should take advantage of.

Opinion | Lundgren Hall is not the worst

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • August 8, 2021
DI Voices | Do not dread a rough start

DI Voices | Do not dread a rough start

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • July 15, 2021
Former President George W. Bush addresses sailors and the nation from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln off the coast of San Diego, California May 1, 2003. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that Bushs mistakes highly outweigh his administrations accomplishments.

Opinion | Bush’s blemishes elucidate American deterioration

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • April 30, 2021
The Daily Illini Opinions Editor Nathaniel Langley makes edits on the Graduation Guide on Saturday. In presenting one’s voice, the world is exposed to fresh concepts administered by its succeeding generation, Langley writes.

Editorial | Better tomorrow depends upon student newsrooms

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2021
Opinion | Clutch compassion toward life’s subsequent expedition

Opinion | Clutch compassion toward life’s subsequent expedition

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • April 25, 2021
DI Voices | Humor cannot hide the man in Oklahoma

DI Voices | Humor cannot hide the man in Oklahoma

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • April 14, 2021
Opinion | Social media spurs societal balkanization

Opinion | Social media spurs societal balkanization

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • April 7, 2021
Opinion | Billionaires exploit consumers for Dogecoin Ponzi

Opinion | Billionaires exploit consumers for Dogecoin Ponzi

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • March 31, 2021
Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried star in “Mamma Mia!” which was released on July 18, 2008. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that the film exudes a mixture of narcissism and good tunes.

Opinion | “Mamma Mia!” is a narcissistic wonderland

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • March 26, 2021
A person wears a QAnon sweatshirt during a pro-Donald Trump rally on Oct. 3, 2020, in the borough of Staten Island in New York City. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that QAnon recruits individuals who cant make rash decisions due to large amounts of grief.

Opinion | QAnon weaponizes grief, partitions families

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • March 17, 2021
Iraqis gather and cheer as they burn a statue of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, on April 12, 2003. Columnist Nathaniel believes the United States efforts in the Middle East have accomplished nothing.

Opinion | No achievements prevail in depleted Middle East

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • March 9, 2021
Marissa Ribisi, Michelle Burke and Jason London star in “Dazed and Confused.” Columnist Nathaniel discusses the film and its relationship with the fleetingness of youth.

Opinion | Youth endures as the compass for dazed spirits

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • March 3, 2021
Opinion | Facebook struggles unfriending its regulatory fate

Opinion | Facebook struggles unfriending its regulatory fate

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • February 26, 2021
Opinion | Tech giants engage in futile fistfight

Opinion | Tech giants engage in futile fistfight

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • February 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, leaves her office on Capitol Hill on Thursday. Columnist Nathaniel argues that politicans like Greene have weaponized education in a polarized political age.

Opinion | Unprincipled politicians weaponize education in polarized age

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • February 9, 2021
Opinion | Republicans will not change

Opinion | Republicans will not change

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • February 1, 2021
Various buttons depict different Facebook symbols.

Opinion | The Gilded Age requires a digital facelift

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • January 7, 2021
Rudy Giuliani speaks to supporters at an immigration policy speech hosted by Donald Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Aug. 31, 2016.

Opinion | One man, nation under distress

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • January 6, 2021
The OANN Youtube channels main landing page on Monday morning is pictured above. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that Youtube does not receive enough oversight.

Opinion | YouTube’s long shadow is eclipsing democracy

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • December 7, 2020
Opinion | QAnon ineptitude comes full circle

Opinion | QAnon ineptitude comes full circle

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • November 21, 2020
Picture above is a view of the Black Hills atop Mt. Cooldige in South Dakota. Columnist Nathanial recounts his time in Kadoka, South Dakota and speaks on the persitence and resonance of the American spirit.

Opinion | American spirit persists in Kadoka, South Dakota

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • November 2, 2020
This is the first Trump-Pence Rally in Arizona, held on October 4, 2016. Columnist Nathaniel reminds America that democracy takes work.

Opinion | Donald Trump manifests America’s democratic decadence

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • October 29, 2020
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Opinion | Supreme Court warrants constitutive reform

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • October 22, 2020
The top of the U.S. Congress Building peaks through the leaves of a tree. Columnist Nathaniel argues the filibuster should be abolished.

Opinion | End filibuster, jumpstart American breakthroughs

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • October 13, 2020
Opinion | Optimism is grossly misconstrued, misused

Opinion | Optimism is grossly misconstrued, misused

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • October 6, 2020
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