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...
UI students push for change on campus
December 9, 2015
Filed under News
By Marijo EnderleAssistant news editorThe creation of an “Illini White Student Union” Facebook page — created on Nov. 18 — gained national attention and sparked responses and new initiatives from University administrators.The Facebook page denounced black students and Black Lives Matter suppor...
Students, faculty gather for love and solidarity rally
December 3, 2015
Filed under News
Adorned with red and black arm bands, allies of the black solidarity movement gathered on the quad Wednesday for a “Love and Solidarity” rally. Students and faculty organizations read statements of support for the Black Lives Matter movement and black students, faculty and community members. The ...
Graduate Employees’ Organization stands in solidarity with Black Student for Revolution
November 25, 2015
Filed under News
The recent spotlight on race relations at the University has prompted a third campus group to voice its support for Black Students for Resolution. The Graduate Employees’ Organization Local 6300 IFT/AFT, or GEO, at the University released a statement Monday proclaiming its firm stance...
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...
