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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • July 13, 2022
The Illinois womens gymnastics team cheers from the sides during the floor exercise routines on March 4. The Illini scored 5-3 for the the season overall.

‘In the right place to take that next step’: 2021–22 Illinois women’s gymnastics season provides promise for future of program

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • May 19, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa performs on the balance beam during a meet against Central Michigan, Northern Illinois and Boise State on March 4. Takekawa placed 20th on uneven bars during her final performance of the season at Fort Worth, Texas.

Illinois women’s gymnastics leaves its mark on the national stage, concludes 2021-2022 season

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 14, 2022
Junior Mia Townes poses on the beam for her event during the meet against Central Michigan, Boise State and Northern Illinois on March 4. Townes and junior Mia Takekawa heads down to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the NCAA Women’s National Championship from Thursday to Saturday.

Illinois gears up for national stage, travels to NCAA Women’s National Championship

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 13, 2022
Junior Mia Townes jumps up in celebration with the rest of the team as fellow teammate junior Mia Takekawa sticks her landing during the competition against Rutgers on Feb. 25. Takekawa and Towne will be heading towards the NCAA Championships in Texas on April 14 to April 16.

‘To speak those words into existence has been really gratifying’: Takekawa, Townes headed to NCAA women’s gymnastics championships

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa performs her beam routine during the competition against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. Takekawa scored 9.950 for bars during the NCAA Regionals on Thursday, and the Illini overall placing fourth.

Illinois places fourth in NCAA women’s gymnastics Seattle Regional: Takekawa, Townes earn National Championship bids

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 4, 2022
Junior Mia Townes poses during her beam event against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. The Illini will be heading to Seattle for the NCAA Regions from Thursday to Saturday.

Illinois women’s gymnastics looks to leave their mark at NCAA Seattle Regional

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 31, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa swings on the bar during her event against Rutgers on Feb. 25. Takekawa scored a 9.925 for her bars event in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday.

Illinois women’s gymnastics places eighth at Big Ten Championships

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 21, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa poses at the end of her floor exercise routine during the competition against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. Takekawa has played a major role for the team with recently being named the 2022 All-Team Big Ten.

Illinois women’s gymnastics prepares for Big Ten Championships in Ohio

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 19, 2022
Gymnast Abby Mueller poses at the end of her floor exercise routine against Rutgers on Feb. 25. The Illini will be home for Fridays meet against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois.

No. 22 Illinois women’s gymnastics takes on No. 23 Boise State, Central Michigan, Northern Illinois in home meet

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa and rest of the team celebrate as Takekawa sticks her landing during her event on bars against Rutgers on Friday. The Illini won against the Scarlet Knights 196.650-195.475.

No. 20 Illinois women’s gymnastics sets season-highs, snaps losing streak against No. 24 Rutgers

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 27, 2022
Gymnast Mia Takekawa executes her routine for floor exercise during the match against Minnesota on Feb. 6. The Illini will be going against Rutgers in a dual meet this Friday.

No. 20 Illinois women’s gymnastics returns to Huff Hall for dual meet against No. 24 Rutgers

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 25, 2022
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