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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

Junior Ayo Dosunmu attempts to pivot around two defenders during the game against Wisconsin on Feb. 6. Dosunmu won the Bob Cousy Award Saturday afternoon.

Ayo Dosunmu wins Bob Cousy Award

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor Apr 3, 2021

After racking up several accolades and All-American honors over recent weeks, junior Ayo Dosunmu added another award to his already impressive resume:...

Junior Lauren Stibich kicks the ball during a game against Iowa on Feb. 25. The Illini soccer team is set to finish off their regular season at Northwestern today.

Illinois to finish off regular season at Northwestern for in-state rivalry

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor Apr 3, 2021

Forty-four days since its season began, Illinois (5-4-1) soccer is preparing to play its final regular season game against Northwestern (5-5) for an in-state...

The Illinois volleyball team huddles up for a talk with coach Chris Tamas in a game against Indiana on Saturday. The struggling team will face Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday and Saturday.

Illinois to close turbulent season at Purdue

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer Apr 2, 2021

As the final outings of the volleyball season approaches, Illinois has some hard-earned momentum and a chance to end its turbulent season on a high note....

A pharmacist at the Church of the Living God fills a syringe with a Moderna vaccine on Feb. 20. Community members 16 and under are the next in line to obtain the vaccine and receive herd immunity.

Vaccine push continues, individuals under 16 key group to attaining herd immunity

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor Apr 1, 2021

As vaccines become more widely available, making people under the age of 16 eligible for the vaccine is the next step in order to attain herd immunity. When...

Siphosothando Montsi cooks up savory season

Siphosothando Montsi cooks up savory season

By Enji Erdenekhuyag, Staff Writer Mar 31, 2021

Around 3 p.m. Sunday, Siphosothando Montsi hunkered down at Slim Chickens, eating a post-match meal with a few teammates. He was exhausted, relieved and...

Defensive back Marquez Beason talks to new head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during practice Tuesday morning. Five Illini players are looking to have a breakout spring campaign, including Beason.

Five players to watch as Illini continue spring practices

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2021

The Illinois football team has officially completed week one of spring football and is just three weeks away from the Orange and Blue spring game. While...

Students gather and light candles to commemorate the people whose lives were taken on Friday. Students of all different races gather to support each other.

CU community rallies together to address the increase in anti-Asian hate

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor Mar 29, 2021

With the recent shooting in Atlanta that occurred on March 16, an outcry arose regarding the rise in anti-Asian hate gaining attention throughout the country. The...

A University police officer pulls away from a scene after responding to a call on Oct. 8, 2021.

UIPD new hires to target mental health concerns faculty, students

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime Editor Mar 22, 2021

The University of Illinois Police Department is looking to hire a new social worker as a part of their plan to increase mental health services, much to...

Sophomore Kofi Cockburn goes up for a layup in the second half of the game against Drexel on March 19 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Illini won 78-49 and advanced to the Round of 32.

Cockburn’s interior domination, Frazier’s lockdown defense see Illinois destroy Drexel

By Gabby Hajduk, Former Sports Editor Mar 19, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The last time Illinois basketball went dancing, John Groce’s 2013 team fell in the second round to Miami. Just four seasons into his...

Editorial | Equal Rights Amendment galvanizes more perfect union

Editorial | Equal Rights Amendment galvanizes more perfect union

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board Mar 18, 2021

The glass ceiling has surely cracked nowadays, yet an absolute shatter remains prolonged with crucial codification for women being delayed. Despite a...

Trent Frazier runs past his defensive opponents during the Big Ten Tournament matchup against Rutgers on Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Frazier has grown to play both sides of the ball which has helped the Fighting Illini become a highly successful Big Ten team.

Changed role leaves Frazier in key position

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2021

Down with four seconds left against a young Luka Garza-led Iowa team, the struggling Illinois, losers of four straight conference games, needed to make...

The Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball team links arms during the Big Ten Tournament matchup against Iowa on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The Illini are entering the NCAA tournament for the first time in eight years.

Illinois makes NCAA tournament, ending eight-year drought

By Gabby Hajduk, Former Sports Editor Mar 15, 2021

Two years ago, Illinois basketball posted one of its worst season records in program history. Now, for the first time in eight seasons, the Illini are...