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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

Congressional candidate Stefanie Smith runs an unapologetically working-class campaign

Congressional candidate Stefanie Smith runs an unapologetically working-class campaign

By Matt Troher Apr 10, 2020

On the night of March 17, Stefanie Smith sat on her couch playing video games with her 13 year-old daughter. Tonight’s game of choice: Towerfall. Videogames...

Illinois' Alex Brown prepares to return the ball during the match against Penn State at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, April 12, 2019. The Illini won 4-3.

Illini of the season: Kovacevic, Brown show dominance of program

By Luca Ripani, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2020

Despite a challenging start to the season, the Illinois men’s tennis team was beginning to gain momentum, heading into conference play with a perfect...

Task force assists in fight against coronavirus

Task force assists in fight against coronavirus

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2020

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, University researchers in engineering and other medical fields have created a COVID-19 task force to analyze...

Professors' new normal: Online instruction used during COVID-19 pandemic

Professors’ new normal: Online instruction used during COVID-19 pandemic

By Karena Tse, Staff Writer Apr 7, 2020

“So, this is my office now,” said journalism professor Benjamin Holden, seated in his backyard facing a swimming pool while his dog lounged in the...

Public Health District Administrator Julie Pryde announces the first death due to COVID-19 in Champaign county in a video on Friday.

Champaign County man dies from coronavirus

By Ethan Simmons, News Editor Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 has taken its first life from Champaign County. A Champaign County resident in his 80s has died from the coronavirus, Champaign-Urbana Public...

Members of the Fighting Illini Baseball Team complete warmups before practice on Feb. 10, 2019

Two deals shake baseball world

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2020

With baseball still on hold until further notice, two game-changing decisions have been made over the past two weeks that will have long-lasting effects...

A student's Snapchat video depicts a man wearing a headband with a swastika drawn on it disrupting an online Zoom class.

I-Connect meeting “Zoombombed” by swastika-bearing hijackers

By Heather Robinson, Assistant Daytime News Editor Apr 4, 2020

On Monday night, during three prescheduled I-Connect meetings held over the Zoom teleconferencing software, multiple individuals bombarded the groups in...

Illinois Head Football Coach Lovie Smith speaks at the Red Box Bowl Fan Fest in Santa Clara, CA on Dec. 29, 2019.

Illinois struggles to recruit in-state prospects

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor Apr 3, 2020

Lovie Smith became the head football coach at Illinois in the spring of 2016. Because of the timing of his hiring, Smith’s first recruiting...

Freshman Forward Kennedi Myles advances down the court during the game against Michigan State on Feb. 26. The Illini begin their 2020-2021 season Wednesday night against Indiana State.

Illini of the season: Bright spots from a tough year

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer Apr 2, 2020

The Illinois women’s basketball team once again struggled. For the seventh straight year, the Illini failed to reach .500 on the season, and Illinois...

Senior Michael Feagles observes as his ball soars through the air during the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational on Sept. 20, 2019.

Illini of the season: Tadiotto, Feagles find success senior year

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2020

It was disappointing for the Illini men’s golf season to have its necessary cancellation due to the coronavirus. The team was finding its groove, opening...

Cristal Caballero, the author of the letter sent to University administration, stands with her parents outside of her dorm building on move in day.

Students call for cancellation of spring semester

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2020

Dozens of University students and RSOs endorsed a letter addressed to the University administration. The letter calls for adjustments to the remainder...