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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Brian Bell looks to pass the ball to a teammate on Sept. 1 at the Tokyo Paralympics. Team USA played against Turkey on Sept. 1.

Illini Paralympians update: Martin wins two silvers; Scaroni, Romanchuk secure gold medals

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • September 2, 2021
USA Paralympic athlete Tatyana McFadden poses for a photo in front of the track she will be competing on in the coming days. McFadden is an Illinois alumni and is set to make a big impact in wheelchair racing as she has accumulated 17 medals over the course of three olympic games.

Illini at the Paralympics: McFadden competes in sixth Games, McGrory represents USA for fourth time

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • August 25, 2021
Ruby Elbert shoots a basket Friday. The Illini won all three games Friday.

Illinois wheelchair basketball hosts first home tournament of season

By Claire O'Brien, Staff Writer • February 17, 2020
Coach Stephanie Wheeler watches as the womens team plays against Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team not satisfied with season’s end

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • March 1, 2017
The Illinis Womens Wheelchair basketball team chant during half-time against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball trying new things in practice

By Ryan Wilon, Staff writer • February 17, 2017
Illinis Erica Wilson takes the ball around to the basket against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

Wheeler wants progress from Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team

By Ryan Wilson , Staff writer • February 3, 2017
Illinis Erica Wilson (23) takes a freethrow shot against the Canadian National Academy in the ARC on Friday, Jan. 27th.

Weaknesses show for Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team at home

By Ryan Wilson , Staff writer • January 30, 2017
Illinois Megan Blunk shoots the ball during the game against Alabama at the Activities and Recreation Center on Feb. 12, 2016. The Illini won 56-47.

New-look Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team finds confidence

By Ryan Wilson , Staff writer • January 27, 2017
Illinois head coach Stephanie Wheeler shouts instructions to her team during the game against Alabama at the Activities and Recreation Center on February 12. The Illini won 56-47.

Paralympian McClammer returns to women’s wheelchair basketball team

By Ryan Wilson , Staff writer • December 8, 2016
Illinois head coach Stephanie Wheeler shouts instructions to her team during the game against Alabama at the Activities and Recreation Center on Feb. 12. Wheelers team just won gold at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio.

Illinois wheelchair basketball teams look out for rubber in Whitewater

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • November 23, 2016
Grad student and captain Shelby Gruss looks to pass over threw the hands of the Mary Free Bed Rollin Drive defenders. Rollin Drive went on to defeat the Illinois womens wheelchair basketball team in the first round of the 2nd City Showdowns tournament in Chicago from Nov. 12-13.

Undersized Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team looks up to taller freshman

By Ryan Wilson, Staff writer • November 15, 2016
Women's wheelchair participant Tatyana McFadden (251) leads the women participants at the start of the race down down Columbus Drive in Chicago, Ill during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016.

Sporting goals beyond sports

By Ryan Wilson , Staff writer • November 8, 2016
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