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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

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Oscar Kaplon, senior in Engineering, demonstrates how to collect data from a smart wireless retainer, which is part of a project in professor in Engineering Yang Zhao's Bionanophotonics Lab, on Nov. 18, 2025.
UI research group develops retainers for tracking grind
By Alex Murphy, Staff Writer • Jan 15, 2026
Top Story
A student scrolls on Tinder, a massive platform for online dating.
Opinion | Dating apps turn courtship into attention economy
By Raphael Ranola, Columnist
Top Photo
At the IDEA Lab in the Grainger Library basement, the Illini Magic Society is hosts a weekly meeting. Eric Fang, society member, is shuffling cards, demonstrating a classic force.
UI students reveal where the magic happens
UI alum brings horror to CU with interactive fiction game
UI alum brings horror to CU with interactive fiction game
By Maaike Niekerk, Managing Editor • Jan 15, 2026
Ryan Griffis, a Studio Art professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses his work in the Art & Design Building on Dec. 4, 2025.
Studio art professor tackles ethics of ecological restoration in new film
By Kayla Hutton, Contributing Writer • Jan 15, 2026
Opinion | Binge-watching kills our ability to wait
Opinion | Binge-watching kills our ability to wait
By Zaynab Chida, Contributing Columnist • Jan 15, 2026
DI Social
Senior guard Kylan Boswell celebrates while running back on defense after freshman guard Keaton Wagler drained a 3-pointer at Northwestern on Jan. 14.
Second-half shooting propels No. 13 Illinois to first win in Evanston since 2022
By Sahil Mittal, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 15, 2026
Defensive back Xavier Scott celebrates after he makes a defensive play against the Wisconsin Badgers on Oct. 21, 2023.
Xavier Scott to return for 2026 season
By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Jan 15, 2026