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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…
Bat near Newman Hall tests positive for rabies
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department wrote in a press release Friday that a bat found near Newman Hall tested positive for rabies. The bat was found Wednesday near the Armory Avenue entrance and tested positive for rabies Thursday. According to the Centers for Disease…
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…
UI students explore more than alcohol in FSHN 343
For some University students, FSHN 343: Foundations in Beverage Management sounds like the perfect senior-year elective: a class where they can sit with friends, taste alcohol and take a break from the intensity of their required courses. But the beverage management course offers…
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…
IGNITE empowers women in politics
For women interested in politics, getting involved can feel like one of the hardest parts of their journey. At the University, one student organization is working to bridge connections and make that first step a little easier. IGNITE is a nonpartisan group designed to encourage…
Retired astronaut Mike Hopkins to lead UI’s Homecoming Parade
Mike Hopkins, a retired astronaut and University alum, will be attending the University’s Homecoming Parade Friday as its grand marshal. He will lead the parade’s procession. “The thing that excites me the most about getting to come back on campus is just getting to spend some…
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…
UI, TechRise to host startup pitch competition with $25,000 prize
In partnership with the University, P33 Chicago’s TechRise will host its annual startup pitch competition Thursday, where five companies will compete for $25,000 in funding. The competition will be at 5:00 p.m. at EnterpriseWorks, the startup incubator at Research Park. Five…
UI student launches social media app
A University student recently developed and launched a social networking app, kwyd: plans with close friends. First made publicly available in August, the app seeks to create a space where friends can spontaneously meet up and create memories. Adam Wittwer, junior in LAS and…