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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

Austin Yattoni

Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) tips the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] IOTW: Poulter uses music and film to balance out volleyball

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • October 24, 2017
Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas (3) brings the ball up the court during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, February 21.

[Photo] Illini basketball: Breaking down the guards

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist • October 26, 2017
A trumpet player in the Marching Illini plays a song between downs during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Living in University Housing can increase academic success

By Samantha Boyle, Staff Writer • October 26, 2017
Illinois' Alex Gold (374) runs in the Illini Open at the University of Illinois Arboretum on Friday. Gold placed second with a time of 25:37.0 in the men's 8K.

[Photo] Illinois cross country closes out regular season at home

By Jared Farmer, Staff writer • October 25, 2017
Students in Block I hold up the Illini shield flag during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. Allie Hartlein, Block I communication chair, said students will perform an alumni-designed card stunt at the Homecoming football game on Saturday.

[Photo] Block I makes big plans for Homecoming Week

October 23, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

[Photo] Ayo Dosunmu: Illinois’ early, anticipated present

October 23, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney (15) hits the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] New faces shining for Illinois volleyball team

October 23, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Megan Cooney hits the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, Oct. 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Cooney named Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • October 20, 2017
Illinois’ Allison Stucky gets a hug from Alicia Barker after scoring the only goal in the game against Illinois State at Illnois Soccer Stadium on Aug. 21, 2016.

[Photo] Illini soccer on the cusp of breaking through

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • October 19, 2017
Outside hitter Beth Prince hits the ball during the match against Purdue Oct. 6. Prince is currently on the executive board of the voulunteer group SAAC.

[Photo] SAAC lets volleyball players lead off the court

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • October 18, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

[Photo] Brad Underwood is just what Illinois needs to succeed

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini hoops columnist • October 16, 2017
Illinois middle blocker Ali Bastianelli (5) hits the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball go 2-0 on the weekend

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • October 15, 2017
Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter (1) tips the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball begins life without Donnelly against Ohio State, Maryland

October 12, 2017
Illinois defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly (3) passes the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Students on the Suburban Express ‘Page of Shame’ speak out

By Olivia Welshans, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood answers questions from the media during the media day press conference at the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics building on Wednesday, October 11.

[Photo] Underwood's team of 'everyday guys' prepare for the season

October 13, 2017
Illinois defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly (3) passes the ball during the match against Purdue at Huff Hall on Friday, October 6. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] IlliNOISE Night is loudest yet

October 11, 2017
Ilinois defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly passes the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, Sept. 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball loses defensive specialist to injury over 1-1 weekend

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • October 9, 2017
Elise Utley (orange) and her friends participate in the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk at the Champaign County Fair Grounds on Saturday, October 7.

[Photo] Buddy Walk brings Down syndrome awareness to community

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • October 9, 2017
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner (11) tips a pass that he would later catch during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

[Photo] Looking at Iowa a bit like looking in the mirror for Illini

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • October 6, 2017
Illinois’ Kipper Nichols takes a jumper during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The Illini returned to practice on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball returns to practice

By Will Gerard, Staff writer • October 2, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) and defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly (3) celebrate during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 8.

[Photo] It’s a small (club) world for Illinois volleyball

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • October 2, 2017
Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch runs for a touchdown in the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

[Photo] Undocumented and unbothered

By James Boyd, Staff writer • September 28, 2017
Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith talks to reporters during Media Day at Memorial Stadium on August 14.

[Photo] Smith, Illinois players weigh in on NFL protests

September 28, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Jacqueline Quade (7) gets ready to dive for the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, September 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball starts Big Ten play with two road wins

By Gavin Good • September 25, 2017
Illinois linebacker Tré Watson (33) tackles Michigan State running back Gerald Holmes (24) during the game against at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 5. The Illini won 31-27.

[Photo] Dual-threat quarterbacks finding the flaws in the Illini defense

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • September 25, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Beth Prince gets ready to hit the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Illini of the Week: Prince gets her time to shine

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • September 25, 2017
The parking lot next to Grange Grove is filled with Fighting Illini tents before the football game against Murrary State on Saturday, September 3, 2016.

[Photo] Interfraternity Council plans to ‘get Greek life motivated again’

By Jonathan Martin, Contributing writer • September 25, 2017
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[Photo] Illinois soccer suffers fifth-straight defeat

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff writer • September 24, 2017
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[Photo] Grange Grove needs to go (even more) Greek

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 21, 2017
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner (11) gets ready to catch a ball that he tipped during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
Illinois outside hitter Beth Prince (8) gets ready to hit the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, September 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Asian American Studies celebrates 20 years on campus

By Olivia Bienvenue, Staff writer • September 20, 2017
Illinois defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly serves the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Going undefeated not enough for Illinois Volleyball

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • September 18, 2017
Illinois middle blocker Blayke Hranicka (17) passes the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall last Friday. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Out with the old, Inn with the new

By Luke Cooper and Kevin Delgado • September 14, 2017
American flags line the sidewalks of the Main Quad in remembrance of 9/11 on Monday, September 11.

[Photo] 9/11 deserves more awareness on campus

September 12, 2017
Illinois' Katie Murray (26) dribbles the ball during the game against Loyola at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 1. The Illini won 2-1.

[Photo] Illinois soccer breaks one streak, continues another

September 26, 2017
Illinois setter Jordyn Poulter and middle blocker Ali Bastianelli attempt to block Stanford outside hitter Michaela Keefe’s hit during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, Sept. 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball suffers first losing weekend, falls to Stanford and Colorado

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • September 10, 2017
Activists 1983 by Narsin Navab sits on display at the University YMCA. From Middle-East To Midwest: Evoking Solidarities Across Time and Space by Nasrin Navab and Nahid Navab will be on display at the University YMCA at Wright and Chalmers on Thursday from 5-7p.m., and will remain on display through November 2.

[Photo] Middle East to Midwest Exhibit Educates CU Area on Global Issues

By Mary Kate Kiley, Staff writer • September 7, 2017
Illinois' Patricia George (11) carries the ball up the field during the game against Loyola at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 1. The Illini won 2-1.

[Photo] Slice Factory comes a long way to campus

By Haipei Wu, Staff writer • September 6, 2017
Jordyn Poulter sets the ball to Ali Bastianelli during the match against Arkansas at Huff Hall on Aug. 26. The Illini won 3-0. This season, in the Cardinal Classic, Bastianelli had eight blocks against Kent State. The team's record is now 6-0.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball conquers the Cardinal Classic

By Christian Evans, Staff writer • September 5, 2017
Illinois' Patricia George dribbles the ball down the field during the game against Illinois State at Illnois Soccer Stadium on Sunday, August 21. The Illini won 1-0.

[Photo] Soccer continues road stretch at Evansville, Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2017
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[Photo] Big Ten Football Power Rankings

October 12, 2017
Illinois backup quarterback Chayce Crouch (7) runs down the field during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

[Photo] Illini “Quarterback Controversy” is a non-story

September 25, 2017
Country music singer Alan Jackson performs at State Farm Center on Saturday.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack

By Jessica Jutzi • August 28, 2017
Country music singer Lee Ann Womack opened for Alan Jackson at State Farm Center on Saturday, August 26.

[Photo] Country singer Alan Jackson returns to State Farm Center

By Marissa Plescia, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Illinois' Brandi Donnelly passes the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Oct. 15, 2916. Donnelly, the only senior on the team, will bring veteran advice to her teammates.

[Photo] Illini volleyball sweeps Bobcat Classic to open season

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Illinois offensive lineman Gabe Megginson warms up before the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Spt. 10. Megginson eats an extra peanut butter sandwich and protein shake before bed to maintain his goal weight.

[Photo] Gain, maintain, lose: the football team’s offseason nutrition

By Jacob Diaz, Staff writer • August 28, 2017
Students in Block I cheer during the football game against Purdeu at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016. The University has adopted the block "I" as its only logo.

[Photo] Student body not consulted with logo changes

By Gillian Dunlop, Assistant news editor • August 28, 2017
The Marching Illini drumine leads the team into grange Grove before the game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 25, 2016/ Sports Editor Cole Henke disputes the reasoning the University used to retire the "War Chant."

[Photo] If you get rid of a decades old tradition, of course people will be mad

By Cole Henke, Sports Editor • August 28, 2017
Illinois' Te'Jon Lucas goes up for a layup off a fast break during the game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Feb. 21. Lucas has increased his vertical by 6 1/2 inches.

[Photo] Offseason workouts, diet pay off for Illinois men’s basketball

By Thomas Polcyn, Illini Hoops columnist • August 28, 2017
Both head coaches Lovie Smith and Whitman hope that improved facilities will help the Illini move forward in training and recruitment.

[Photo] Whitman, Smith, enthusiastic about new facilities

By Cole Henke • August 28, 2017
Members of the Marching Illini cheer on the Illini during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10.

[Photo] Confusion follows retiring of ‘War Chant’

By Jessica Bursztynsky, News editor • August 28, 2017
Members of the Marching Illini cheer during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10, 2016.

[Photo] The University retires ‘Fighting Illini War Chant’

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • August 25, 2017
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