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Eric Semelroth and Jean Lachant walk around the Illini Media office during the newsroom and studio tour on Friday. Illini Media alumni discuss the future of student media in a more digital world.
Illini Media Company alumni reflect on future of student media
Former executive director of Illini Media Kit Donahue reacts to the unveiling of her personalized paver stone on Sunday. Donahue worked for Illini Media for 37 years.
Gallery | Celebrating 150 Years, Illini Media Hall of Fame
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Nectar, a local indie-punk band, releases their latest album “No Shadow,” on Friday. The group will perform at Exile on Main Street in Champaign to celebrate the release of the album on May 20.
Nectar releases sophomore album, talks about future
May 16, 2022
Junior Jerry Ji swings his club during Southern Highlands Collegiate on March 1. The Illini will be competing in the NCAA Regional in New Haven, Conn as the No. 4 seed from Monday to Wednesday.
‘We are going there to win’: No. 4 Illinois men’s golf travels to New Haven Regional with eyes on first place
May 16, 2022
The Undergraduate Library remains vacant on its last day of operation before renovations on Friday. Many have concerns when it comes to the undergraduate library spaces and services reemerged.
Undergraduate Library closure generates concerns about UGL services
May 16, 2022
Simone Perrins (left), senior in LAS, Alex Rios, senior in FAA, Adriana Nguyen, sophomore in ACES, Jamie Fabian, senior in LAS and Emma Darbro, freshman in LAS, attend the Defend Roe: Not If, But When event held at The Canopy Club on Thursday. The benefit was held in response to the Supreme Court draft with proceeds being donated to Midwest Access Coalition.
Defending Roe: The Canopy Club, Planned Parenthood organize benefit concert for abortion rights
May 14, 2022
Opinions
People march on the sidewalks of Springfield Avenue in downtown Urbana towards the Champaign County Courthouse during Amnesty’s Reproductive Rights Rally on May 8. Senior columnist Andrew Prozorovsky argues that the Supreme Court will be putting many people at risk if they are to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Opinion | US Supreme Court will devastate America by overturning Roe
By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist

The Supreme Court saw an unprecedented breach to inform the public in advance of an unprecedented...

A squirrel sits on the branch of a tree outside of the Chemistry Annex on Wednesday. Senior columnist Noah Nelson dives into the reasoning behind the abundance of squirrels on campus.
Opinion | University squirrels have a nutty history
By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist

There’s nothing to be scared of on campus. Well, except for final exams, papers, projects and...

Photo
Calexus Carrington-Steele performs her Britney Spears themed performance on Thursday.
Gallery | 2022 Illini Union annual drag show
April 17, 2022
Former executive director of Illini Media Kit Donahue reacts to the unveiling of her personalized paver stone on Sunday. Donahue worked for Illini Media for 37 years.
Gallery | Celebrating 150 Years, Illini Media Hall of Fame
April 13, 2022
Illinois fans storm the court at State Farm Center after the team pulled off a 74-72 win against Iowa on Sunday.
Gallery | Illinois wins Big Ten regular-season title
March 8, 2022
Abby Cabush and Lauren Beard, athletes on the Illinois Swim & Dive team, walk their friends dog Daisy on the Main Quad Wednesday afternoon.
Gallery | Snow Day gives students a chance to decompress
February 4, 2022
Natalie Declerck performs a frontside 180 at the Spalding Park Skatepark on Nov. 6.
Shred the town: Skateboarders request light system
November 17, 2021
News
Students study at the Undergraduate Library on March 12, 2019. The UGL will be closing on Saturday in starting its four-year renovation with other locations such as the ACES and the Grainger Engineering library providing accommodations for students.
Undergraduate Library closes for four-year renovation project, undergraduate services to move to Main Library
May 10, 2022

After it shuts its doors on Friday evening, the Undergraduate Library will be closed for construction as part of a years-long project to transform...

Layne Brock recites chants during the Reproductive Rights Rally on Sunday. The rally was organized by Amnesty in response to the leaked draft from the Supreme Court to overrule Roe v Wade.
Students, C-U community rally for reproductive rights
May 9, 2022

On Sunday afternoon, students and members of the Champaign-Urbana community gathered around Alma Mater to protest the potential overturning of Roe...

Stephanie Slife holds a sign saying Bans off our bodies at a protest in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Tuesday. The protest was held in support of reproductive rights and abortion access following the leaked draft from the Supreme Court.
Protesters demonstrate for abortion rights in front of courthouse
May 5, 2022

Protesters gathered in front of the Champaign County Courthouse at 101 E. Main St., Urbana, on Tuesday in support of reproductive rights and access...

The Champaign Fire Department work in front of the UI Ice Arena after a gas leak. 406 E. Armory Avenue was closed off today due to a gas leak inside the UI Ice Arena with an alert sent by the University to avoid the area.
Gas leak reported at the UI Ice Arena
May 4, 2022

At 9:06 a.m. an Illini-Alert was sent out regarding a gas leak at the University of Illinois Ice Arena, 406 E. Armory Ave., with an advisory to avoid...

Sports
Catcher Bella Loya lines up her throw during a game against Penn State on May 7. Loya made an RBI during the BIG Ten match at Ohio State, unfortunately the Illini were unable to secure a victory with a 1-5 Loss.
One and done: Illinois softball crash out of Big Ten Championships in quarterfinals
By Martin O'Connor, Contributing Writer • May 15, 2022

No. 3 Illinois saw its Big Ten tournament run end just as soon as it started against No. 6 Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the competition. Hopes of ending the team’s two-game losing streak and...

Junior runner Olivia Howell takes the lead for her event at the Illini Invite on April 23. Howell and other Illinois track and field athletes will be heading to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Outdoor Championships from Friday to Saturday.
Postseason begins for Illinois track & field at Big Ten Championships
May 12, 2022
Senior infielder Avery Steiner runs the bases during the game against Penn State on Saturday. The Illini are set to plan to against Ohio State for the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
No. 3 Illinois softball set to face No. 6 Ohio State in quarterfinals of Big Ten tournament
May 12, 2022
Junior baseman Kellen Sarver eyes the ball while up to bat during the game against Miami Ohio on Saturday. The Illini won all three games against Miami Ohio over the weekend: 2-0, 5-1 and 6-2.
Righting the ship: Illinois baseball snaps three series losing streak with series win over Miami University Ohio
May 9, 2022
buzz
A rack of clothes displayed at the bluebird boutique. The local business obtains clothes through wholesale markets with the included bonus of meeting and learning from other vendors.
Store aesthetic, fashion trends influence local boutiques’ offerings
May 13, 2022

Champaign-Urbana is home not only to the University, but also to multiple boutiques that offer niche clothing not typically found in malls and chain stores....

‘Amélie’ takes viewers on whimsical Parisian adventure
May 13, 2022
C-U Ballet performs during the second act of their show of “The Little Mermaid” at the Virginia Theatre.
Champaign Urbana Ballet’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ receives standing ovation
May 11, 2022
Kangaroo Court performs at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Feb. 22. The bands most recent show at the tavern had Animal Style and 4x4 playing prior the groups set on May 4.
Kangaroo Court energizes Rose Bowl Tavern, speaks to future of musical journey
May 10, 2022
Singer Miley Cyrus releases latest album Attention, on March 27. The album includes a variety of covers and past songs.
Cyrus’ fans receive ‘Attention’ in her latest album
May 9, 2022
U.S. actress Blake Lively arrives at the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. The dress was a custom Versace made in recognition to New York City and the Statue of Liberty.
Met Gala brings themed fashion superstars, nightmares to red carpet
May 6, 2022
Life & Culture
Student letter calls for change in UI mental health support
Student letter calls for change in UI mental health support
May 11, 2022
Covalent program seeks to give students experience, bolster diversity
May 9, 2022
Students go to war in campus-wide Capture the Flag game
May 6, 2022
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