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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

The Illinois football team takes the field at Memorial Stadium before the game against Iowa on Saturday.

Column: Illini continue to fail in breakthrough opportunities

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor Dec 7, 2020

Saturday’s loss to Iowa was the epitome of Illinois football. The Illini had a strong, almost flawless stretch of play — enough to raise fans’ hopes...

Quarterback Brandon Peters prepares to throw a pass during the game against Iowa on Nov. 23, 2019.

Illini look to knock off Iowa, jump-start program

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor Dec 4, 2020

It’s been six seasons since the Illini have scored a point against the Hawkeyes in Champaign. In 2016, Lovie Smith’s first team was shut down by Josey...

A student exits a COVID-19 testing center on the second floor of the Student Center East at UIC.

UI bars Urbana students from COVID-19 testing on other two campuses

By Vivian La, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2020

University students are unable to get tested at the two other UI campuses as of Nov. 25 after several days of conflicting information from testing officials,...

Allergenius Baking Co starts up students' business experience

Allergenius Baking Co starts up students’ business experience

By Lily Dolan, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2020

The startup community at the University has drawn attention from all across the country. A number of incredibly successful businesses have found their...

Matthew Lee Erlbach poses for a headshot.

Give voice to the arts: Matthew-Lee Erlbach

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2020

Matthew-Lee Erlbach graduated from the University's College of Fine and Applied Arts and became a playwright, actor and director. As a Chicago native,...

Michigan quarterback Cade MacNamara  looks to throw a pass in the first quarter of the game against Penn State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Big Ten Week 6 recap: Cancellations shake up conference picture

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor Nov 29, 2020

After impacting Illini depth charts, COVID-19 has finally managed to get a game canceled. Lovie Smith and company watched football from home Saturday after...

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks up at the scoreboard during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Illinois to host Ohio State seeking third straight win

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer Nov 26, 2020

After back-to-back wins, the Illini are set to host the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday morning at Memorial Stadium. Illinois and Ohio State last faced off...

Organizations combat food insecurity with Thanksgiving meals to-go

Organizations combat food insecurity with Thanksgiving meals to-go

By Mackenzie Stephens, Staff Writer Nov 25, 2020

Food insecurity, a decreased access to nutritious, quality foods, is a devastating issue that many families around the country have to live with on a daily...

Illini football players Doug Kramer Jr., Owen Carney and Marquez Beason take a knee to honor those who have died at the hands of police during a Black Lives Matter protest on Aug 31. Hundreds of students and community members participated in local BLM protests this fall.

From tests to protests: UI’s COVID-19 semester in review

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Nov 19, 2020

Despite an abbreviated in-person tenure, the University’s fall 2020 semester was anything but uneventful.  The advent of a cutting-edge saliva-based...

A student bikes East on White street on Tuesday morning.

Campus bicycle culture encouraged by programs, resources

By Vivian La, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2020

Walking around campus, the shiny bicycle racks standing outside most buildings are integrated into the scenery. Bikes are stacked handle-to-handle with...

Indiana's Micah McFadden tackles Michigan State's Payton Thorne during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on Saturday.

Big Ten Week 4 recap: Quarterback inconsistencies plague several Big Ten teams

By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor Nov 15, 2020

Though it may not have been the prettiest game ever, Illinois edged Rutgers for its first win of the season on a last-minute game-winning field goal from...

University employee resigns after Islamophobic tweets draw backlash

University employee resigns after Islamophobic tweets draw backlash

By Matt Troher, Assistant Longform Editor Nov 13, 2020

A University employee has resigned after the surfacing of racist and Islamophobic tweets made from his personal Twitter account received considerable attention...