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

Illinois guard De’Myla Brown dribbles down the court at State Farm Center during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Brown led the team with 13 points against Ohio State today, but the Illini lost 90-69 in their first game of 2022.

Illinois women’s basketball falls in first game of 2022 against Ohio State 90-69

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2022

Illinois’ first game of 2022 ended with a loss against Ohio State 90-69. The Buckeye’s had a strong second half with Taylor Mikesell leading the team...

The University intends to launch America to Go, a program that you can order and process catering requests on. The site is set to go live on Jan. 12.

University launches new catering program

By Alexandra Gergova, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

Beginning Jan. 12, the University intends to launch America to Go, which transforms the process of catering on-campus restaurant orders. When University...

The Walters perform at the House of Blues in Chicago Thursday. The band recently reunited after their song I Love You So garnered attention on TikTok.

Creators of TikTok’s ‘I Love You So’ reunite in Chicago

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor January 2, 2022

It didn’t take long for the House of Blues to completely fill up with young people Thursday night. Young, hip folks dressed in jeans and oversized shirts...

University of Illinois alumni, Quiante Hedrick and Keithan Hedrick appear on the tv show Shark Tank to pitch their company, Candi. The company allows the public to have meet ad  greets with their favorite celebrities.

University alumni set to appear on ‘Shark Tank’

By Faith Allendorf, Staff Writer December 31, 2021

University of Illinois alumni, Quiante Hedrick and Keithan Hedrick will pitch their company, Candi, to a panel of potential investors in ABC's TV show,...

The Illinois womens basketball team huddles during its game against Eastern Kentucky at State Farm Center on Dec. 5. The Illini mens and womens basketball teams had games affected by COVID-19 cases within each program.

Illinois men’s, women’s basketball games postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer December 27, 2021

Both Illinois basketball teams have called off their games this week because of COVID-19 cases on Illinois’ side. Early Monday morning, Illinois athletics...

Kofi Cockburn goes up for a dunk during Illinois mens basketballs game against Missouri in the Braggin Rights rivalry on Saturday.

Illinois men’s basketball dominates Missouri, wins Braggin’ Rights in blowout fashion

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer December 22, 2021

Behind a double-double from Kofi Cockburn and a one-sided second half, Illinois won its first Braggin’ Rights game since 2017, beating Missouri, 88-63,...

Kofi Cockburn tries to drive to the basket during Illinois 81-78 loss to Missouri in Columbia on Dec. 12, 2020. The Braggin Rights game will head back to St. Louis as the Illini look to snap their three-game losing streak against the Missouri Tigers.

Illinois men’s basketball heads to St. Louis for annual Braggin’ Rights game

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor December 22, 2021

Looking for its first Braggin’ Rights win since 2017, Illinois will head to St. Louis to take on Missouri on Wednesday night. The Illini have lost...

Guard Adalia McKenzie runs down the court during the game against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 5. Illinois womens basketball will host the Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri tonight.

Illinois women’s basketball to host Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2021

The Illinois women’s basketball team is back in action on Wednesday afternoon for a matchup with the Missouri Tigers. This matchup will be a part of...

Stacks of Covid-19 tests at the ARC on Feb. 1. With a surge of positive cases and along with the Omicron variant, the first week of the spring semester will be held online.

UI to hold online classes during first week of spring semester

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor December 20, 2021

The University announced Monday that classes will be held online the first week of the spring 2022 semester due to the Omicron variant and increased positive...

Aryan Nambiar, freshman in Engineering,works on his computer. Nambiar created an app called Tune Track that currently has over two million downloads.

Engineering student develops app with over two million downloads

By Nour Longi, Contributing Writer December 20, 2021

A 17-year-old high school student glued his eyes to his computer screen, desperately trying to focus on his physics teacher while hearing a consistent...

The Illinois football team celebrates with the Land of Lincoln Trophy after winning the game against Northwestern on Nov. 27 2021.

Illinois football final grades: Defense shows significant improvements, offense remains mediocre, special teams dazzle

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

And just like that, the Illinois football season has come to its end. While it would have been easy to end a losing season quietly, Bielema’s squad...

UI researchers express concern about COVID-19 spread in deer populations

UI researchers express concern about COVID-19 spread in deer populations

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime Editor December 16, 2021

White-tailed deer in Illinois and other states can be infected with COVID-19, and Illinois researchers have concerns about how humans passed on the virus...

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