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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Senior Emilee Duong finishes up a match against Michigan State April 9 at Atkins Tennis Center. The team prepares to take on Purdue in the Big Ten tournament Thursday.

Illinois heads to Madison to compete in Big Ten tournament

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2021

This week, the Illinois women’s tennis team is traveling to Madison, Wisconsin to play in the Big Ten tournament. The Big Ten is one of the strongest...

University of Illinois English Placement Test Coordinator Rurik Tywoniw takes a Covid-19 test at the ARC on Feb. 1. New variants and pandemic tiredness raises concern for an ambitious fall return to school.

Variants, fatigue pose risks to UI’s ambitious fall return

By Ethan Simmons, Staff Writer April 28, 2021

How do you persuade someone to take advice they’ve been hearing for nearly 14 months?  That’s what Rebecca Lee Smith, the University’s resident...

Reggie Love III (23) and Daniel Barker (87) celebrate after Love III scored a touchdown April 19 during the spring game at Memorial Stadium. Love III and Barker are both players to watch for Bret Bielema's squad in the fall.

Illinois players to watch after successful spring game outings

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor April 27, 2021

Last Monday, the Illini played their annual spring football game to showcase how the team has progressed since new head coach Bret Bielema and his staff...

Jeremy Zelner, senior in LAS, poses for a photo on his balcony in front of his Israeli flag on April 14. Zelner is one of the many victims on campus to have experienced anti-Semitism.

A campus divided against itself

By Farrah Anderson, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor April 26, 2021

Part One: Jewish Voices Jewish Studies professor Rachel Harris was setting up for class when a student entered her classroom visibly upset. After talking...

Daily Illini Editor-in-Chief Diana Anghel passes an edited Graduation Guide page to Managing Editor for Reporting Heather Robinson on Saturday in the basement of the University YMCA. "The Daily Illini teaches young journalists about these values before diving head-first into the “real” journalistic world," Anghel writes. "It gives them an opportunity to shape into the best version of themselves fit to serve a society."

Editorial | Why student journalism matters

By Diana Anghel, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2021

Employment cuts. Revenue losses. Readership decreases. Trust declines. This isn’t news; newspapers across the country are dying.  At the frontline...

A group of protestors hold a sign reading “George Floyd’s Life Mattered” in downtown Chicago on May 30. The University recently sent a Massmail to students after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder calling for the public to take action against  systemic racism.

University addresses George Floyd trial outcome

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor April 21, 2021

The University released a Massmail Tuesday shortly after the George Floyd trial came to a close, calling for a public commitment to take action against...

Senior Alfonso Plummer looks to make a lay-up against USC. He will now be joining Illinois for next year's basketball season.

Alfonso Plummer brings strong offense to Illinois next season

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer April 21, 2021

With Ayo Dosunmu entering the NBA Draft and Adam Miller entering the transfer portal, Brad Underwood knew he needed to add some scoring in the back court....

Tight end Luke Ford (82) catches a pass during the Orange and Blue spring game Monday at Memorial Stadium. Ford had a really solid game, going for five catches for 88 yards.

Spring game notebook: Passing game, defensive line show potential for fall

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

For Bret Bielema’s standards, Illinois football’s Orange and Blue spring game was a success. The Illini finished the game with no injuries, committed...

Senior Tony Adams (orange) defends sophomore Dalevon Campbell (blue) during the Orange and Blue spring game Monday night at Memorial Stadium. The Orange team won 65-15, though the score is not the biggest or most important takeaway from the game.

Spring game takeaways: First-teamers dominate, torch backups in one-sided affair

By Jackson Janes April 19, 2021

The Orange and Blue spring game offered fans a glimpse into what to look forward to under new head coach Bret Bielema and his new staff. The Orange team,...

Photos, candles, flowers and posters are placed on a bench in front of the Illini Union to honor the late Daunte Wright. The vigil was held by University students to honor victims of police brutality.

Daunte Wright vigil held to honor victims of police brutality

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor April 19, 2021

University students gathered on the Main Quad last Thursday to honor the life of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by a police...

Senior Noe Khlif lunges to hit a ball in a singles match against Minnesota on April 4. The Illinois men's tennis team will travel to Evanston, Illinois on Sunday to play  Northwestern and hope to continue their winning streak.

Illinois looks to extend winning streak at Northwestern, build on season’s successes

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer April 17, 2021

The Illinois men’s tennis team is in for somewhat of a treat. After cementing their names as Big Ten West champions, the Illini get to have a little...

Sophomore shortstop Branden Comia fields a ground ball at a game against Northwestern on March 28. The Illinois baseball team will play four games this weekend against Purdue and Michigan State at Illinois Field.

Illini set to host Purdue, Michigan State in four-game series at Illinois Field

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

In this COVID-shortened season, pods are only played on the weekends, allowing the Illinois baseball team to receive an ample amount of recovery time....

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