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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Astrophotographer Jack Fusco discusses career in Lincoln Hall on April 22.
TEDxUIUC returns to campus for Odyssey conference
By Ashwin Padmanabhan and Qaasim Jatoi April 23, 2024
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Comic | Slightly late start
Comic | Slightly late start
By Anna Fedczuk, Graphics Editor
Top Photo
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
NAMI-UIUC helps students find mental health support
NAMI-UIUC helps students find mental health support
By Russell Dearing, Contributing Writer • April 24, 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 23, 2024
Marching Illini sousaphones take on Illinois 5k
By Chloe Barbarise, Senior Copy Editor • April 22, 2024
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 
Opinion | Harm reduction — the regrettable norm in electoral politics 
By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • April 24, 2024
So long, suckers!
By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting
DI Social
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins lays down a huge dunk against Purdue on March 5.
Coleman Hawkins declares for NBA draft
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • April 23, 2024
Picking up steam; Illinois softball wins 3rd in 5 days
By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • April 24, 2024
ILLordle: Play now