Gallery | Illinois fans celebrate at Alma Mater statue after team makes Elite Eight

By Jacob Slabosz, Angel Saldivar, Alyssa Shih and Anh-Khoi Pham • March 29, 2024

Alyssa Shih
Students swarm Alma Mater after Illinois wins against Iowa State, making it to the Elite 8 on March 28.

Anh-Khoi Pham
Ellie Curshellas and Charlotte Watson celebrates Illinois’ win over Iowa State to advance to the Elite 8.

Anh-Khoi Pham
Students celebrate Illinois’ win over Iowa State to advance to the Elite 8 at Alma Mater.

Angel Saldivar
Freshman Eden Pressburger celebrates in front of Alma Mater on March 28.

Alyssa Shih
Charlie Remmers, sophomore in LAS, and Christopher Ford, sophomore in LAS, celebrate with pictures in front of Alma Mater after Illinois won against Iowa State on March 28.

Jacob Slabosz
Following Illinois’ win, massive crowds of orange and blue crowded Alma Mater.

Jacob Slabosz
Multiple cars drove up and down Green Street, blaring music and honking their horns.

Angel Saldivar
Students mount the tree near Alma Mater in celebration of Illinois’ win over Iowa State.

Angel Saldivar
Illinois fan shotguns beer in front of Alma Mater on March 28.

About the Contributors

Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m Jacob! I am currently a junior in computer engineering with a minor in German. I started at The Daily Illini in Fall 2022 as a news reporter and staff photographer, and by Spring 2023, I had worked my way to photo editor. Between March 2023 and March 2024, I was the Managing Editor for Visuals, and I have since taken over as Editor-in-Chief. When I’m not taking pictures for The DI or for fun, I enjoy cooking, water sports and tending to my numerous houseplants. I’m excited to use my background in coding to further automate out workspace processes and to see the content that our team produces!

Angel Saldivar, Assistant Photo Editor

My name is Angel Saldivar and I’m nearing the end of my Journalism degree at the University of Illinois and currently serve as the Assistant Photo Editor at the Daily Illini. When I’m not out taking photos, I’m diving into filmmaking with my film club (shoutout Illini Film and Video) or playing the drums. Got questions or just want to connect? Don’t hesitate to email me!