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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Campus News
Illini Union Board hosts first summer movie night
By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor
SJP issues statement outlining closed meeting with chancellor
By Lisa Chasanov, Staff Writer
University Admin
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rebrands, creates cohesive image
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Summer Editor
Deconstructing divestment: UI invested $27 million in companies linked to war in Gaza in 2023
By Aidan Miller-Hisgen and Jessie Wang
News
The Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory, part of iFAB, in Urbana on July 7. iFAB has been awarded $51 million in grants by the federal government.
University’s iFAB awarded over $50 million for biomanufacturing
By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 7, 2024
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Comic | Summer nightmares
Comic | Summer nightmares
By Anna Fedczuk, Graphics Editor
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An attendee is taken into custody by UIPD during a Palestine encampment in front of Alma Mater on Friday morning.
Live coverage: Students supporting Palestine hold encampment at Alma Mater
Features
Champaign’s Fourth of July Parade.
Guide to celebrating the Fourth of July in Champaign
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • July 4, 2024
GCAP truck drives in a festival.
Documenting pride: Jerry Carden shares historic struggles and triumphs
By Maidely Davila, Staff Writer • June 29, 2024
Learn more this National Cancer Survivor Month
By Magdalena Neff, Summer Editor • June 29, 2024
Surviving summer courses: a guide
By Nina Athanasopoulos, Summer Editor • June 26, 2024
Local gems shine at Urbana Farmers Market
By Mackenzie Wranovics, Summer Editor • June 22, 2024
Opinions
Gov. Tim Walz defended Joe Biden after a halting debate performance that has renewed concerns among some Democrats about his campaign.
Opinion | How Biden’s team set him up for failure in first debate
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist • June 28, 2024
DI Voices | My family’s 80-year identity crisis about to be solved
By George Alexandrakis, Columnist
Opinion | Fathers have an important impact on their children and should be celebrated
By Janessa Mosqueda, Columnist
Opinion | Gosling and Monet: Adapting masculinity through art
By Aaron Anastos, Columnist
DI Social
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Review | Imagine Dragons rocks electropop in new album 'Loom'
By Magdalena Neff, Summer Editor
Review | ‘Model’ revitalizes Wallows’ sound, falls flat with repetition
By Jacob Slabosz and Chloe Barbarise
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Review | ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is a powerful drama in disguise
By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer
Review | ‘Despicable Me 4’ proves why the series should end
By Amartya Nalluri, Staff Writer
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Latest Men's Basketball
Joliet-native Jeremiah Fears poses for promotional photos after his commitment to Illinois.
Four-star guard Jeremiah Fears decommits from Illinois, will reopen recruitment
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • July 1, 2024
Sports
Jershaun Newton during his official visit to the University. Newton has committed to Illinois for the 2025 season.
Jershaun Newton commits to Illinois football for 2025
By Qaasim Jatoi, Summer Editor • July 8, 2024
Three-star 2025 DB Desmond Straughton commits to Illinois
By Qaasim Jatoi • July 3, 2024
Two 2025 Florida prospects commit to Illinois football
By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • July 2, 2024
Chicago Bulls sign Marcus Domask to Exhibit 10 deal
By Sahil Mittal, Senior Sports Reporter • June 27, 2024
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