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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
Emma Ortega, junior in LAS, studying on the Main Quad on Oct. 9. She is enjoying the fall weather in front of Foellinger Auditorium.

[Photo] The DI asked 10 random students about upcoming fall trends: Here’s what they said

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2025
A photo showing the Alma Mater statue at the corner of Wright Street and Green Street in 2023. The University is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Student Success Undergraduate Advisory Board.

[Photo] UI accepting applications for Undergraduate Advisory Board

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Sep 4, 2025
A 12E Teal bus stops at the Illini Union on Feb. 29.

[Photo] MTD announces return of full, pre-pandemic campus bus service

By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • Aug 30, 2024
The University's Alma Mater statue is on the southeast corner of Green and Neil streets.

[Photo] Thriving or just surviving?: How to navigate syllabus week

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter • Aug 14, 2024
Two runway models posing on the Siebel Center for Design catwalk at Circular Fashion Expo 5 on April 27.

[Photo] Fashion ins and outs throughout 2023-24

By Lillie Salas, Managing Editor • Apr 30, 2024
Junior Jeremy Zhang serves during a doubles match on April 13, 2024.

[Photo] Men’s tennis awaits NCAA tournament selection following early Big Ten exit

By Naman Goyal, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2024
Freshman Tyler Bowers serving to Sophomore Bjorn Swenson and Sophomore Mert Oral. Senior Lucas Horve and Bowers lost against Swenson and Oral 4-6 in doubles.

[Photo] Wisconsin hosts No. 26 Illinois men’s tennis’ second meet of weekend

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • Apr 6, 2024
Redshirt Freshman Tyler Bowers serving to Sophomore Bjorn Swenson and Sophomore Mert Oral in a match on March 31. Senior Lucas Horve and Freshman Tyler Bowers lost against Swenson and Oral 4-6 in doubles.

[Photo] ‘A great day of tennis’ leads to a sweep for Illinois men’s tennis

By Naman Goyal, Staff Writer • Apr 15, 2024
Junior Mathis Debru celebrates winning a game during a doubles match. Debru and Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi defeated Junior Will Cooksey and Freshman Alex Cairo 6-1 in doubles.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis hosts Purdue, looks to continue winning streak

By Ben Fader and Sahil Mittal • Apr 19, 2024
The new Campus Recreation Fitness Courts on Oak Street and Gregory Drive in Champaign.

[Photo] Campus Recreation opens new outdoor fitness courts

By Jessie Wang, Senior News Reporter • Apr 17, 2024
A plaster cast reproduction of the Greek statue of Laocoön and his sons. The sculpture is placed in the entrance of the Ancient Mediterranean Exhibit in the Spurlock Museum.

[Photo] Spurlock Museum to host first-ever gala

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • Apr 12, 2024
Senior Hunter Heck and Junior William Mroz high five between plays. Heck and Mroz lost to Michigan’s Gavin Young and Jacob Bickersteth in a doubles match on March 31.

[Photo] Trip to Madison gets Illinois men’s tennis back on track

By Naman Goyal, Staff Writer • Apr 8, 2024
Karlis Ozolins prepares to return a serve from Ohio State during a doubles match on March 26.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis travels to Nebraska after 3 consecutive losses

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2024
Junior Mathis Debru and Sophomore Kenta Miyoshi celebrate their doubles win against Aristotelis Thanos of Michigan State. Debru and Miyoshi beat Thanos and Lair in 1 set with a score of 6-4.

[Photo] No. 19 Illinois men’s tennis hosts No. 18 Michigan State and Michigan 

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • Mar 30, 2024
The profile page of Congressman Jeff Jackson on the platform TikTok on Mar. 28. Congressman Jackson is a verified public figure that frequently posts about political news.

[Photo] Opinion | US TikTok ban: How not to protect user data

By Grayson Hodson, Columnist • Mar 28, 2024
The punch from Tumble Inn Tavern, located in downtown Champaign off Neil Street, is a fan-favorite drink for those looking to have a night out off campus.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Off-Campus Drink: Tumble Inn Tavern punch

By Ben Fader, On-Air Editor • Mar 28, 2024
Freshman Alice Xu and junior Megan Heuser high five between games in a doubles match against Mississippi. Xu and Heuser won 6-3.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to break 3-match skid in conference debut weekend

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 15, 2024
The 12E Teal bus makes a stop at the Illini Union to drop off and pick up students on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best On-Campus Bus Stop: Illini Union

By Brendan Gallian, Staff Writer • Mar 28, 2024
Junior Kasia Treiber returns a hit against Mississippi on Feb. 11. Treiber defeats her opponent Briana Crowley in 3 games.

[Photo] No. 44 Illinois prepares for conference-realignment preview against No. 29 Washington

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 1, 2024
Fifth year Josie Frazier and junior McKenna Schaefbauer in a doubles match against Mississippi on Feb. 11. The game remained unfinished due to two other Illinois wins in doubles.

[Photo] No. 24 Illinois defeats Tulsa, drops 2 matches at Blue Gray Tennis Classic

By Sahil Mittal, Staff Writer • Feb 29, 2024
Junior Megan Heuser returns a hit during the meet against Ole Miss on Feb. 11. Heuser defeats her opponent in 2 games.

[Photo] No. 24 Illinois women’s tennis heads to Alabama for Blue Gray Tennis Classic

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 23, 2024
Freshman Alice Xu and Junior Megan Heuser high five between games in a doubles match against Old Miss on Sunday. Xu and Megan wins 6-3.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis rallies for 4-0 victory over Ole Miss

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 12, 2024
A student walks to classes sheltered with an umbrella at Nevada Street on Jan. 25, amongst high fog and misty weather throughout the day.

[Photo] Opinion | Silencing the second-semester slump

By Sofia Ostendorf, Columnist • Feb 7, 2024
On Jan. 25, Facilities & Services worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snowfall and conditions were slippery.

Gallery | DI Photo year in review: Favorite captured moments, photos of 2023

By Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Jack Larson, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Eric Chiang, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Olivia McAfoos, Anh Khoi-Pham, Isaac Pinkus, Emma Pyatt, Damini Rana, Anne Schmidt, Alyssa Shih, Matt Stepp, Lucas Sun and Daniel Zhou • Dec 31, 2023
Volunteer coach Jayman Jhattu talks to Hunter Heck and Karlis Ozolins in between plays. They all huddle to discuss strategy during the doubles match against Ohio State at Atkins Tennis Center on Mar. 26.

[Photo] Heck, Ozolins continue to add to illustrious careers at Illinois

By Naman Goyal, Contributing Writer • Nov 2, 2023
Students shopping around at the thrift event on Oct. 22. The event is hosted by Illinois Enactus Phoenix at the Siebel Center for Design.

[Photo] Pop-up thrift event at Siebel Center for Design promotes sustainability in fashion

By Angelica Milkie, Contributing writer • Oct 25, 2023
Mukta Phatak, junior in college of FAA and LAS, reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. She is reading on the couches in the lower level of the Siebel Center for Design.

[Photo] 6 books to put on your fall reading list

By Nina Athanasopoulos, Contributing Writer • Oct 20, 2023
The Morrow Plots, located between the South and Main Quads, are the oldest experimental crop fields in America and the second oldest in the world.

[Photo] The Morrow Plots: A hidden campus gem

By Jude Panlilio, Contributing Writer • May 24, 2023
Hunter Heck and Karlis Ozolins playing Andrew Lutschaunig and James Trotter in a doubles match. Heck returns the ball with a forehand swing. Heck and sophomore Karlis Ozolins were defeated by Northwestern on Saturday, making this the Illini's first double loss this season.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis suffers nail-biting loss to Northwestern

By Martin O’Connor, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2023
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[Photo] Illinois House passes bill to ban Styrofoam in restaurants

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer • Apr 9, 2023
An older model of turntable with a vinyl is being shown. Records make a comeback sparing interest on the quality of them.

[Photo] Vinyl records spin back into popularity

By Piotr Fedczuk, Managing Editor for Reporting • Mar 21, 2023