University had appropriate response to pro-Trump chalk
By Ryan Harding, Columnist
August 9, 2016
Messages were written in chalk at the University's Main Quad last week which were supportive of Donald Trump’s general campaign platforms. “Build the wall.” “Trump deportation force.” “They have to go back #Trump” “Trump Coulter 2016.” Not surprisingly, many students were ...
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...
University pressures Facebook to shut down 'Illini White Student Union' page
November 19, 2015
Filed under News
Update: Campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler said the University will continue to work with Facebook to have the Illini White Student Union page removed from the site.“It is disturbing and cowardly that someone would create an anonymous and senseless social media page specifically designed to intimidate o...
