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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Campus News
Moms Weekend 2024: Live Coverage
By The Daily Illini News Staff
New ISC president, vice president discuss goals for term
By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Andy Cho
University Admin
What to expect from upcoming NTFC union negotiations
By Alice Mei, Contributing Writer
UI computer science department confirms investment, transformation to become own school
By Cristian Hidrogo, Staff Writer
News
Protestors gather outside Foellinger Auditorium to advocate against fossil fuel investment on April 22.
Campus organizations unite on Earth Day for fossil fuel divestment protest
By Audrey Jones, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
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Comic | Slightly late start
Comic | Slightly late start
By Anna Fedczuk, Graphics Editor
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The corona of the solar eclipse radiates light during full totality. On Monday, students flooded campus, ditched classes and took a trip to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event in Illinois.
Gallery | Let’s watch the eclipse
Features
The Marching Illini during the 2022 Homecoming parade on Oct. 14, 2022.
Marching Illini sousaphones take on Illinois 5k
By Chloe Barbarise, Senior Copy Editor • April 22, 2024
Students in the University of Illinois chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture display plants beneficial to migrating butterflies during Sustainapalooza on Monday, April 22.
Sustainapalooza encourages environmental awareness on Earth Day
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
Illini 4000 shares American cancer experience with Portraits Project
By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • April 21, 2024
Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative supports neurodiverse UI students
By Makenna Norman, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Engineers Without Borders sprint for change: upcoming 5k to raise funds, awareness 
By Lauren Castaldo, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Opinions
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • April 24, 2024
Satire | Opinion | Become part of the pro-death movement today
By Amartya Nalluri, Columnist
Chancellor Jones steps down, American rapper Kodak Black announced interim replacement
By Lisa Chasanov, Executive Hoodwinks Director
So long, suckers!
By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting
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By Kristina Muharremaj, Staff Writer
Ebertfest day 4 showcases locally produced ‘Albany Road,’ shines spotlight on indie films
By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
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Review | ‘Civil War’ showcases wartime journalists, catches audience off guard
By Suzette Murillo, Contributing Writer
Review | ‘Invincible’ returns with a powerful second season
By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Junior guard #10 Luke Goode makes his free throw. Graduate guard #4 Justin Harmon takes a breather as Luke shoots at the line.
Luke Goode enters the transfer portal
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • April 22, 2024
Sports
Shutdown pitching, midgame offensive surge powers Illinois to 8th straight victory
By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Illinois softball back in Chicago for final midweek matchup
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • April 23, 2024
Senior Day victory caps regular season for Illinois men’s tennis
By Naman Goyal, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Illini set records, boast several top performers at Mt. SAC Relays
By Mazen Morrar, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
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