Raphael Ranola

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

Columnist Grayson Hodson discusses the TikTok ban bill coming from the House and where it fails to adequately address privacy concerns. He also explains how the legislation could result in decreased competition in the social media market.

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

When I first moved into my apartment my sophomore year, I couldn’t help but notice a dreadful feeling of loneliness — one which I’m sure we all know but dismiss as: “That’s what adulthood is.” I’d like to push back on this notion. I am 20 years old, my rose-colored glasses are still slightly tinted...

At the start of the semester, during Quad Day, I was told some local politicians were hanging out at the Illini Democrats’ tent. It was there I found out that the county coroner position is partisan and will be decided by voters this election. Funnily enough, the coroner is one of the most contentious races...