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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

Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) is attended to by coaches as the Illini bench looks on late during the second half at State Farm Center on Tuesday. Dosunmu went down after his knee buckled while driving toward the basket on the final play as the Illini lost to the Michigan State Spartans 70-69.

MRI clears Dosunmu of structural damage in lower leg following Tuesday’s game against Michigan State

By Meghan Rest Feb 12, 2020

An MRI scan revealed no structural damage to sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu's left leg following the final play of No. 22 Illinois' game against Michigan...

The Planter’s experiential marketing vehicle titled the “Nutmobile” sits in between Gregory and Lincoln Hall Tuesday evening.

What’s with the giant nut?

By The Daily Illini Staff Report Feb 12, 2020

Over the past week, students have been greeted to the whimsical and confusing sight of the Planters NUTmobile, a vehicle in the shape of a giant peanut,...

Courtney Joens goes for a rebound during the Illinois' game against Ohio State at State Farm Center on Thursday.

Illinois women’s hoops snaps losing-streak with win at Penn State

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer Feb 11, 2020

The Illinois women’s basketball team beat the Penn State Nittany Lions, 70-66, to claim the team's 11th win of the season and second victory in Big...

Vivek Nair, senior in Engineering, explains the details of a cybersecurity project he’s working on. Nair, currently 18, will graduate from the University this spring, only four semesters after first enrolling.

High school at 16, college at 18: How one UI student aced the system

By Vishesh Anand, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

When Vivek Nair, senior in Engineering, was seven years old, he would tinker around on his father’s Windows XP laptop. He was fascinated by the machine...

Students protest the state of campus mental health services on Dec. 11. The University and student activists plan to join forces to battle the stigma surrounding mental health.

Students, administration tackle University mental health misconceptions

By Ethan Simmons, Senior Reporter Feb 6, 2020

At Chancellor Robert Jones’ “State of the University” address two weeks ago, one audience commenter tore into University mental health services. “The...

Guard Courtney Joens prepares to jump for a layup during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini lost the 73-64.

Illini to host Buckeyes Thursday, aim to snap five-game losing streak

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2020

After coming off of a 73-64 loss to Wisconsin on Sunday, the Illinois women’s basketball team will head back to the State Farm Center to face Ohio State...

Illinois' Emilee Duong celebrates during the match against Rutgers at Atkins Tennis Center on Friday, March 29. The Illini won 6-1.

Illinois split doubleheader with Duke, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

By Danielle Rhody, Wes Hollenburg, Staff Writers Feb 4, 2020

The Illinois women’s tennis team moved to a 3-1 record on the season, as the team defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 4-0 before falling to No. 5-ranked...

People line up to purchase tickets at the AMC Champaign 13 located on Meijer Drive on Saturday evening. The release of Chinese movie, “Detective Chinatown 3, was delayed due to the coronavirus crisis that originated in the Wuhan region of China.

Coronavirus indirectly affects CU community

By Heather Robinson, Staff Writer Feb 3, 2020

The coronavirus, now an official global public health emergency, has reached its eighth confirmed case in the United States.  With the announcement of...

Professor Gang Wang discusses his thoughts on schools using Bluetooth to track student attendance at the courtyard cafe on Friday. One concern Wang has is smartphone data privacy.

Campus bluetooth attendance tracking raises debate

By Salem Isaf, Staff Writer Jan 30, 2020

Colleges across the country are beginning to use tracking technology to monitor student success, including attendance. There are a few different kinds...

The new KAM’s location, which sits on the corner of First and Green streets. After a long wait, the bar will open Wednesday at 9pm.

KAM’s opens on First and Green streets

By Kelly Johnson, Editor-in-Chief Jan 29, 2020

After 119 days of waiting, the new location of KAM's will be opening its doors Wednesday at 9 p.m., according to the bar's Instagram page. Its new location...