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Opinion | We rejected ‘not like other girls’ the wrong way
Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s as a girl who loved pink, dresses, and all things girly, I hated the “I’m not like other girls” trend that dominated the era. It made me feel like being feminine was something I had to hide. So when the general public started to express disdain…
Opinion | Nar-Can We Talk About It?
When you ask an alum of a top 10 national party school what they miss most about college, they might tell you: The community, the socializing, the freedom. These are all lies. They miss partying. It’s ridiculous that we are pretending that drug use is not as prevalent as it is on…
Illinois set to jump into action against Purdue
Illinois begins a new season Friday at home against Purdue, also kicking off its 2026-27 season. The Illini are coming off a 7-4 year with all four losses coming in conference meets. After a 14th-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, the new squad splashes into a new season…
Opinion | Instagram sucks now
If you’ve ever seen long captions about the “Mercedes CLR GTR,” Vogue World: Hollywood or how #🇯🇵Japan is turning footsteps into electricity under Instagram posts, you’re not alone. How many times can you scroll through Instagram posts without seeing AI summaries or…
Column | Illinois prepares for high-stakes tilt vs. No. 22 Washington
Despite decisive victories over then-No. 15 Minnesota (6-4, 0-2) and then-No. 23 USC (7-5, 1-1), Illinois (10-3, 2-0) is still unranked. While one may quibble with that decision, one thing remains true: The Illini have the opportunity to earn the respect of their peers Friday, as…
Opinion | The undemocratic nature of selective reporting
As an avid CNN 5 Things reader, here are the five things I can tell you about CNN right now: Journalism. Is. An. Indisputable. Right. In all irony, a nation that prides itself on freedom of speech only seems to theoretically own up to its concept. Journalism is society’s leading…
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2026. There are 92 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 30, 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end after delivering more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to blockaded residents of West Berlin over 15 months. Also on this…
Bielema speaks on Hauck’s departure, declines to name new play caller
“I just don’t know (that) our identity was really there,” said head coach Bret Bielema. Former defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck spoke with Bielema Sunday to discuss his role. They came to a mutual agreement that Hauck would step down as the defensive coordinator for Illinois.…
Column | What positions outperformed in Illinois’ loss to Ohio State
In football, like any sport, there are winners and losers. While the Illini (2-2, 0-1) ultimately lost to the then-No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0), certain players and positions stood out for its individual performances. While some players for Illinois did all they could to…
Column | Notebook from Illinois’ conference-opening defeat
Score vs. stats While Illinois (2-2, 0-1) lost handily to No. 5 Ohio State (3-1, 1-0) 42-19, the stats told a different story. The Illini racked up 462 yards of offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play, not far behind the Buckeyes 518 yards and 7.6 yards per play. Eight of…
Illinois parts ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck after 4 games
According to a press release from Illinois (2-2, 0-1), defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and the program have parted ways after just four games. Hauck, a longtime head coach at Montana, was hired this offseason to implement a new 3-3-5 defensive scheme. “Coach Hauck reached out…
Opinion | The financial hierarchy — how wealth has overridden the integrity in naming the Kennedy Center
Infrastructure should maintain its assigned name. Grocery stores should be labeled as grocery stores, forest preserves should be labeled as forest preserves and cafes should be labeled as cafes. Titles allow us to learn about infrastructure before dedicating time to an in-depth…