Editorial: Don’t abuse your First Amendment rights
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
May 12, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Overstating the importance of the First Amendment in facilitating responsible journalism is a difficult task. It allows us to do our jobs as aspiring journalists, but more importantly, facilitates freedom of expression for all U.S. citizens. That said, no one should use the privilege granted by the...
Editorial: Cultural center addition
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
May 12, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
Senior Akram Almasri has gathered a group of 25 students over the past year to push for the construction of an Arab-American Cultural House on campus. His group contacted the administration, as well as other religious groups on campus, but received pushback from Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson. T...
Editorial: Non-tenure faculty strike exemplifies peaceful protest
By The Daily Illini Editorial Board
May 12, 2016
Filed under Editorials, Opinions
We live in a time when every public misstep is met with widespread criticism. It’s the age of scrutiny, and people would do well to consider the potential consequences of their plans before taking action. Protests are an essential part to our democracy — people have a right to voice their...
