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 independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Junior center Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball during the first half of the game between No. 24 Illinois and Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Saturday afternoon.

Illinois men’s basketball escapes Evanston with 59-56 win behind Cockburn’s dominance in return

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor January 29, 2022

Behind a big second half from junior center Kofi Cockburn in his return from concussion, Illinois escaped Evanston with a 59-56 win despite shooting struggles...

Guard Trent Frazier shoots a 3 pointer during the game against Michigan State on Tuesday. The Illini will be going up north against Northwestern on Saturday.

Illinois men’s basketball continues league play at in-state rival Northwestern

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer January 29, 2022

No. 24 Illinois will play its 10th Big Ten conference game against unranked Northwestern at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Illini (14-5, 7-2) sit atop the...

An empty shelf of frozen food sits in the Target on Green street. Other locations around town are dealing with supply shortages that many students say are impacting their eating routines.

Food shortages, inflation cause students to adjust diets

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

In the middle of the dairy section at the Target marketplace on Green and 6th St, Jonas Sodini, junior in the College of Engineering, was shopping...

A Carle Illinois Medicine student tests the bionic knee with sensors triggered by muscle movement. The knee was designed by seniors Shahnoor Amin and Dylan Mann for their capstone project.

Medical students develop bionic knee brace for cerebral palsy

By Cecilia Milmoe, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

Two medical students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine recently designed a bionic knee brace that could provide more mobility for people with cerebral...

Illinois womens tennis Kate Duong celebrates during her doubles match with Megan Heuser against Chicago State on Jan. 23. Duong and Heusers strong partnership aids in the teams success for doubles.

‘It’s exciting for sure’: Underclassmen Duong, Heuser take command of No. 1 doubles for Illini women’s tennis

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor January 26, 2022

Opposites attract. Though typically associated with personalities, the same concept can be applied to the playing styles of Illini women’s tennis...

University students walk through the quad on Oct. 26. Tuition for both, Urbana-Champaign and Chicago, campuses will be increasing tuition for future students.

UI increases tuition by 1.8% for incoming in-state students, 2.5% for international students

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer January 25, 2022

On Thursday, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved an increase in tuition for incoming freshmen.  For incoming in-state students starting...

Illinois guard Alfonso Plummer rises up to shoot a basket during the game against Arizona on Dec. 11 at State Farm Center. Plummer has become one of the best shooters in the country  since transferring to Illinois.

Illinois men’s basketball sees improved shooting, declining offensive production

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer January 24, 2022

This current iteration of the Illinois men’s basketball team might be the greatest collection of shooters the school has ever seen. Emphasis on “might.” Some...

Just Bee Acai owner, Emma Curcuru, poses with her parents in front of the camper that would soon be their food truck. The business will be opening their store in the Illini Union on Friday.

Just Bee Acai opens storefront in Illini Union

By Kylie Corral, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

During those warm summer days on campus, it’s common to see a line of students form for the Just BEE Açaí food truck. What has been a popular food...

GEO members go on strike outside of Altgeld Hall on Mar. 2, 2018. Columbia Universitys recent labor strike victory motivates and readies graduate employee unions for the future.

Perspective | Columbia strike empowers graduate employee unions  

By Austin Hoffman, Owen MacDonald and Ben Wallis January 20, 2022

Late on the evening of January 6, Student Workers of Columbia, the labor union that represents over 3,000 graduate and undergraduate workers at the University...

Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, at the University of Illinois pose for a photo in 1913. Black Greek life was created for Black students to have a safe space to live and socialize on campus.

Making a home: Black Greek life on campus

By Dara Stack, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

Up until 1945, Black students at the University were not permitted to live on campus. They were forced to live in the north end of Champaign where community...

The front cover of Walrus, a student-run publication from the 60s. The Special Educational Opportunities Project, also known as Project 500, recruited students from underrepresented populations, and its implementation received mixed criticism from the student body.

Looking back: Project 500 in retrospect

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor January 19, 2022

On a cold January night in 1968, students, professors and cameramen packed into the Illini Union. Clouds of smoke filled the air as leaders from the University...

Gymnast Mia Townes balances for her balance beam event during the 2021 NCAA Regionals in Georgia on April 2. The Illini will begin their 2022 season in Central Michigan on Sunday.

Illinois women’s gymnastics opens 2022 season at Central Michigan

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer January 9, 2022

Illinois travels to Mount Pleasant, Michigan, to take on Central Michigan in its 2022 season opener.  The Chippewas are 3-0 against the Illini since...

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