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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

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Cameron Krasucki

Cameron Krasucki, Managing Editor for Visuals

Hi everyone! My name is Cameron and I'm currently a senior majoring in Advertising with a minor in Art & Design because I love all things creative! This is my third year at The Daily Illini and I'm beyond excited to continue pursuing my passion of content creation. Since the Fall of 2019 I've held multiple positions including staff photographer, Assistant Photo Editor, Photo Editor, and all the way up to Managing Editor for Visuals. When I’m not in the newsroom, you can catch me taking photos, watching documentaries, baking intricate recipes, or spending time with my dog 🐾 Bailey. For personal inquiries, feel free to reach out to me through email at [email protected].

Freshman guard RJ Melendez drivers to the basket during Illinois game against Rutgers at State Farm Center on Dec. 3. Melendez sparked a late run on Wednesday night against the Scarlet Knights in New Jersey, but it wasnt enough as the Illini lost, 70-59.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Low-effort Illinois men’s basketball performance leads to ugly loss at Rutgers

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • February 16, 2022
Coleman Hawkins dribbles to the rim during Illinois game against Rutgers on Dec. 3 at State Farm Center in Champaign. The Illini fell behind early and never caught up, losing, 70-59.

[Photo] Late offensive spark not enough as No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball loses to Rutgers away from home

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Guard Alfonso Plummer dribbles towards the hoop during the game against Rutgers on Dec. 3. The Illini will be heading to New Jersey on Wednesday for their game against the Scarlet Knights.

[Photo] ‘Every team’s gonna be coming for us’: No. 12 Illinois men’s basketball travels to New Jersey, takes on red-hot Rutgers

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 16, 2022
Sophomore Sophia Burwitz gets ready at the diving block before her event during the Orange and Blue meet on Oct. 9. The Illini will be heading to Madison for the Big Ten Championships.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive prepares to compete in 2022 Big Ten Championships

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
Brooke and Taylor Michael, twins on the Illinois swim & dive team, started their athletic careers in Reno, Nevada. The two started as gymnasts, but made the transition to diving with support from friends, family, and coaches.

[Photo] Diving into the deep end: Twins Brooke, Taylor Michael tackle challenges of Illinois swim & dive, college athletics

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • February 15, 2022
Ian Skirkey performs on pommel horse during Illinois mens gymnastics meet against No. 2 Oklahoma on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball drops Big Ten matchup versus Nebraska

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2022
Freshman guard RJ Melendez dunks the ball during the first half of Illinois mens basketballs game against Northwestern at State Farm Center on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball nearly blows double-digit lead, grinds out win over Northwestern

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 13, 2022
Natalie Romanes, sophomore in LAS, pulls a cart of belongings into Wassaja Hall on Aug. 20.

[Photo] Editorial | Six ways to master campus housing

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • February 16, 2022
Senior Ian Skirkey balances on top of a pommel horse at the meet against Oklahoma on Saturday. Illinois lost to the Sooners at home.

[Photo] No. 5 Illini men’s gymnastics struggles to keep pace with No. 2 Oklahoma in home loss

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 13, 2022
Center Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball into the hoop during the game against Wisconsin on Feb. 2. The Illini will be up against Northwestern on Sunday.

[Photo] No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball hosts Northwestern, aims to extend lead atop Big Ten standings

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • February 13, 2022
Parking lots on campus deal with catalytic converter thefts such as lots F-23 and F-22. In additional to cars being stolen around the community.

[Photo] Champaign County, campus experience increase in car, catalytic converter thefts

By Jenni Kallenback, Assistant Features Editor • February 10, 2022
Graduate student forward Jacob Grandison takes a shot during the second half of Illinois 80-67 win over Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Feb. 2. The No. 13 Illini head to Mackey Arena in West Lafayette to take on the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers on Tuesday night.

[Photo] No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball to face No. 3 Purdue in top-15 road battle 

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • February 8, 2022
Senior in Engineering, Charlie Foster, gets pumped up in the student section during the game against Wisconsin on Feb. 2. Senior columnist Matthew Krauter believes that the Orange Krush seating set up crushes school spirit.

[Photo] Opinion | Orange Krush seating suppresses student satisfaction  

By Matthew Krauter, Senior Columnist • February 8, 2022
A University Wellness Associate checks peoples Illinois Safer app at the Gies College of Business on Sept. 14. With the app now transitioning to the Illinois app, students share their concerns.

[Photo] UI officials retire Safer Illinois due to lack of resources, students express concerns

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime Editor • February 7, 2022
A container filled with Covid test samples at the ARC on Feb. 1. The SHIELD saliva test will be implemented across Illinois public schools.

[Photo] SHIELD Illinois spreads across Illinois, provides more COVID-19 testing sites

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Senior guard Trent Frazier shoots during the second half of Illinois 80-67 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday at State Farm Center.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball uses big second half to beat Indiana in Bloomington

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 5, 2022
Senior guard, Da’Monte Williams, attempts to block a pass by Wisconsin forward, Johnny Davis, during the game on Wednesday. Illinois heads to Bloomington, Indiana to play against the Hoosiers on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball hits the road for Saturday afternoon contest with Indiana

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 5, 2022
The University Housing and Information Office stands tall on Sept. 18. The Universitys new COVID-19 rooms remain confidential.

[Photo] University adds 100 new COVID-19 isolation spaces

By Lilli Bresnahan, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
Abby Cabush and Lauren Beard, athletes on the Illinois Swim & Dive team, walk their friends dog Daisy on the Main Quad Wednesday afternoon.

Gallery | Snow Day gives students a chance to decompress

By Sydney Laput, Cameron Krasucki, James Hoeck, Logan Hodson, Angel Saldivar and Brigida Dockus • February 4, 2022
Band Beach Bunny performs in Foellinger Auditorium on Oct. 7. Senior columnist Noah Nelson talks about the RSO, Star Course, that is in charge of handling concerts at the University.

[Photo] Opinion | Behind the scenes, Star Course programs campus fun

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • February 4, 2022
A sign with demands from GEO is displayed on the quad on Tuesday. GEO has now issued a petition in regards to graduate student safety.

[Photo] GEO demands worker choice in format of classes, more measures against pandemic

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • February 3, 2022
A sign and red flags are posted on the quad by GEO on Tuesday. Each red flags represents the amount of Covid-19 cases since Jan. 24.

[Photo] Graduate employees plant red flags on Main Quad to protest UI’s COVID-19 response

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • February 2, 2022
Illinois guard Andre Curbelo dribbles while being guarded by Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl during the game on Feb. 6 in Champaign. Curbelo is expected to return after a two-game absence as the No. 18 Illini welcome the No. 11 Badgers to State Farm Center on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball looks to notch sole possession of first place in Big Ten, takes on Wisconsin on Wednesday

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • February 2, 2022
Target and many other locations on campus are dealing with supply shortages impacting many students eating routines.

[Photo] Food shortages, inflation cause students to adjust diets

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • January 28, 2022
University students walk through the quad on Oct. 26. Tuition for both, Urbana-Champaign and Chicago, campuses will be increasing tuition for future students.

[Photo] UI increases tuition by 1.8% for incoming in-state students, 2.5% for international students

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • January 25, 2022
Illinois track and field Kenli Nettles runs during the 60 meter hurdles for the Illini Invitational on Jan. 21. Nettles wins the Pentathlon and overall the Illini places second for the meet.

[Photo] Illinois track & field records second-place finish at Illini Invitational

By Ben Fader, Contributing Writer • January 23, 2022
Illini diver Madelyn Crosby gets in position before her dive during the Orange and Blue meet on Oct. 9. The Illini will have their Senior Night against Nebraska on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive prepares to celebrate its seniors against Nebraska

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • January 21, 2022
University housing employee prepares the salad bar at ISR on Aug. 27. Columnist Hamza Haq believes that there should be more clarity on nutritional information for university food.

[Photo] Opinion | Students shouldn’t struggle for nutritional info

By Hamza Haq, Columnist • January 21, 2022
A biohazard trash bin containing funnels and straws used from COVID-19 testing at the ARC. Many students share their thoughts about the future of the 2022 spring semester amid the Omicron surge.

[Photo] Students express concern about Omicron impact on spring semester

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • January 18, 2022
Kevin King plays the saxophone outside of The Canopy Club on Sept. 20, 2019. King, a graduate of FAA, plays a wide range of instruments, but has been more drawn to the saxophone.

[Photo] Kevin King, the saxophone king

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • January 17, 2022
Ryan Reeder looks over his rapid Covid-19 test at the ARC on Feb. 1. The university has provided a Covid-19 briefing about returning to campus for the 2022 spring semester.

[Photo] UI officials hold COVID-19 briefing, discuss return to campus 

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • January 17, 2022
An individual places their Covid-19 test in container at the ARC on Feb. 1. Some students and staff discuss their comments and concerns in regards to the spring semester guidelines.

[Photo] Students, staff comment on spring semester guidelines

By Dara Stack, Staff Writer • January 8, 2022
The Illinois mens basketball team huddles during a timeout during its game against Rutgers on Dec. 3. The Illini will take on the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center on Thursday and will honor former player Ayo Dosunmu at halftime.

[Photo] Illinois looks for fourth straight Big Ten win against Maryland on Ayo Night 

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • January 6, 2022
Health care worker fills up syringes with the Covid-19 vaccine on Nov. 6. The university is now requiring staff and students to receive the Covid-19 booster when eligible.

[Photo] University requires COVID-19 booster shots

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • January 6, 2022
Fans cheering during the football game against Maryland on Aug. 17. Sports Digital Content Editor, Claire OBrien, highlights some of the biggest Illini Athletics moments from the year.

[Photo] Year in review: Three Illinois teams win conference tournament titles, several student-athletes earn First-Team All-Big Ten honors

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • December 31, 2021
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.

[Photo] UI to hold online classes during first week of spring semester

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • December 20, 2021
Andre Curbelo walks on the sideline in street clothes during Illinois 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona on Dec. 11 at State Farm Center. The Illini has really missed his personality and spirit on the court, sports on-air editor Josh Pietsch writes.

[Photo] Column | A look into how Illinois misses Andre Curbelo during his lengthy absence

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • December 18, 2021
Sister Cindy poses for a photo with two Illinois students on the Main Quad on Sept. 8. Multiple preachers have been traveling to college campuses across the country to share their beliefs.

[Photo] Sister Cindy, preachers create frenzy on campus

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • September 21, 2021
A now hiring sign sits on a table at Noodles & Company. College seniors say it is difficult to get a job despite the labor shortage.

[Photo] Seniors say job hunt is scarce despite labor shortage

By Adelina Garcia, Contributing Writer • December 11, 2021
Alfonso Plummer looks for teammates during Illinois 83-79 loss to Arizona on Saturday at State Farm Center. The Illini offense stalled in the second half, with Frazier and Plummer the only consistent threats from three.

[Photo] Offensive inconsistencies hold back Illinois in home loss to No. 11 Arizona

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
Illinois junior center Kofi Cockburn battles for position in the pain during his teams game against Rutgers at State Farm Center on Dec. 3. The Illini welcome the undefeated No. 11 Arizona Wildcats to town on Saturday.

[Photo] “There’s gonna be a lot of punches thrown” as Illinois men’s basketball faces unbeaten Arizona

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • December 11, 2021
NoTravel

[Photo] Travel difficulties prevent international Chinese students from going home

By Liam Lin, Contributing Writer • December 9, 2021
Mariah, Carle Pharmacist, fills pediatric doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the Carle Health vaccination pop-up on Nov. 6. The university urges students to get their booster shots before the spring semester.

[Photo] UI officials urge COVID-19 booster shots for spring semester

By Lilli Bresnahan, Staff Writer • December 7, 2021
Guard Alfonso Plummer dribbles the ball during the game against Rutgers on Dec. 3. The Illini will be up against Iowa on Monday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball travels to Iowa City for first conference road game of season

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 6, 2021
A2_SaferIllinois

[Photo] UI transitions COVID-19 building access to Illinois app

By Weiyu Ding, Staff Writer • December 6, 2021
A grouping of pediatric Pfizer doses sit on a table at the Carle Health vaccination pop-up on Nov. 6. Students are nervous about the new Omicron Variant spike and have fears over what the spring semester will look like.

[Photo] Concerns arise amid Omicron variant spike

By Nandika Chatterjee, Staff Writer • December 8, 2021
Alfonso Plummer drives to the basket during Illinois mens basketballs 86-51 win over Rutgers at State Farm Center on Friday. Plummer has been elite for the Illini this season, establishing himself as a primary scorer.

[Photo] Alfonso Plummer continues to provide spark, offensive efficiency in Illinois’ Big Ten opener

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • December 4, 2021
Jacob Grandison guards Caleb McConnell during the game against Rutgers tonight. The Illini won against Rutgers in the Big Ten opener.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball dominates in Big Ten opener against Rutgers

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • December 3, 2021
Punter Blake Hayes on the sidelines during the second half of the game against the Rutgers on Oct. 30. Hayes and other players from the team receive All-Big Ten Honors.

[Photo] Five Illini earn All-Big Ten honors

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • December 2, 2021
A university police officer takes a lap around the parking before leaving the area on October 8th, 2020. An armed carjacking has occurred at around 3:45 p.m.

[Photo] UIPD makes firearm-related arrests for three consecutive weekends

By Lilli Bresnahan and George Phelan • December 2, 2021
Many students worry about their spending habits with easy access to places on Green Street and others around campus.

[Photo] Greenback on Green Street: Students overwhelmed by spending

By Dara Stack, Contributing Writer • November 30, 2021
Cars come to a slow halt on Green Street before a stoplight on Sept. 30. Reckless driving on-campus is putting students in harms way.

[Photo] Reckless driving on campus poses danger

By Adelina Garcia, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2021
Vaccination supplies sit on a table at the Carle COVID-19 Vaccine Location next to the Market Place Shopping Center on Nov. 6. COVID-19 cases have been increasing significantly in Champaign County before the holiday season.

[Photo] COVID-19 cases increase significantly in Champaign County before holiday season

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 22, 2021
Northwestern celebrates after winning the Land of Lincoln trophy against Illinois after last years game at Ryan Field on Nov. 27, 2020. The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions on how the Illinois Northwestern game will play out today.

[Photo] The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of Illinois football’s game against Northwestern

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • November 27, 2021
Illinois attempts to defend Northwestern during their game at Ryan Field on Nov. 27, 2021. Northwestern is projected to struggle again next year, while Illinois looks to pick up after a successful 2022.

[Photo] Illinois football wraps up regular season with battle with Northwestern for Land of Lincoln Trophy

By Wes Holllenberg, Staff Writer • November 27, 2021
Former Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks along the sidelines before the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Dec. 12. Columnist Carson Gourdie argues that Illinois needs to knock Pat Fitzgerald down a notch for in-state success.

[Photo] Column | Illinois needs to knock Pat Fitzgerald down a notch for in-state success

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • November 25, 2021
Head football coach Bret Bielema walks onto the football field before the homecoming game against Wisconsin Oct. 9 Columnist Talia Duffy argues that Bielemas salary is too high for the underperforming team.

[Photo] Opinion | Bielema’s extravagant salary is unjustifiable

By Talia Duffy, Columnist • November 24, 2021
Alfonso Plummer dribbles during Illinois game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. Plummer scored 21 points on seven triples in the Illinis 72-64 win over the Kansas State Wildcats on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Alfonso Plummer rescues injury-plagued Illinois men’s basketball in win over Kansas State

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • November 23, 2021
Brad Underwood and the Illinois coaching staff sits on the bench during Illinois game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini coaching staff failed to make adjustments during the teams loss on Monday.

[Photo] Hall of Fame Classic notes, grades: Illinois men’s basketball disappoints against Cincinnati, bounces back with win over Kansas State

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • November 23, 2021
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters looks for an open teammate during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Dec. 12. The team hopes to end their 6-game losing streak against Northwestern during their final game at home.

[Photo] Illinois football enters final home game looking to snap six-game losing streak against Northwestern

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • November 23, 2021
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema walks onto the field at Memorial Stadium before the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Bielema has focused on in-state recruiting in hopes of a brighter future for the Illini.

[Photo] From recruits to contributors: Illinois’ Big Ten teams bring top talent to their programs

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • November 23, 2021
Lovie Smith, previous head coach of the Fighting Illini football team, walks along the sidelines at Ryan Field during the game against Northwestern on Dec. 12 the day before he was fired. The Illini have gone through a series of coach cycles since 2006 giving Northwestern an advantage against the team for the past 15 years.

[Photo] Fitzgerald, Northwestern dominate coach-cycled Illinois since 2006

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • November 23, 2021
Offensive linebacker Doug Kramer embraces his Illinois teammates during the game against Rutgers on Oct. 30. Kramer hopes to break the teams losing streak in his final college season.

[Photo] ‘I would love to go out with a win’: Kramer aims to snap losing streak in final college season

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • November 23, 2021
DaMonte Williams drives with the ball during Illinois mens basketballs game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini fell, 71-51, to the Cincinnati Bearcats in Kansas City on Monday night.

[Photo] Offense goes missing in second half as Illinois men’s basketball falls to Cincinnati

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • November 22, 2021
WomanDeans

[Photo] Top five highest-paid women deans

By Rohit Jammu and Jenni Kallenback • November 24, 2021
Emma Curcuru, a University alumna, holds a Bee Sassy acai bowl outside of the Just Be Acai camper on Friday morning. Curcuru founded the business and has been extremely successful on campus with help from her family.

[Photo] Humans of CU: The berry bright entreprenuer

By Jacqueline Barba, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
The Illinois offensive lines waits for the Wisconsin quarterback to throw the ball on Oct. 30. The Daily Illini predicts how the team will perform against Iowa this weekend.

[Photo] The Daily Illini sports staff makes predictions ahead of Illinois football’s game against Iowa

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • November 19, 2021
A student receives a funnel and tube for their Covid-19 test at the ARC on Feb. 1. With cases spiking in dorms, University Housing has required tests for certain students, vaccinated and unvaccinated, to begin getting tested.

[Photo] University Housing requires COVID-19 testing for dorms with high cases

By Lilli Bresnahan, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021
Illini swimmer, Suvana Baskar, swims backstroke during the Orange and Blue meet on Oct. 9. The Illini will be competing in Indianapolis on Thursday for the House of Champions Invitational.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive wraps up fall season with House of Champions Invitational

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021
Football head coach, Bret Bielema, walks onto the field during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. With Bielemas straightforward approach, it may help in improving the team in the future.

[Photo] Column | Bielema’s blunt style proves he’s built to save Illinois football program

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021
Natalie Declerck performs a frontside 180 at the Spalding Park Skatepark on Nov. 6.

Shred the town: Skateboarders request light system

By Cameron Krasucki, Photo Editor • November 17, 2021
Kofi Cockburn high fives a fan after watching the Illinois game against Jacksonville State University on Nov. 9. Illini basketball still faces setbacks despite the end of his suspension.

[Photo] Column | Even as Kofi Cockburn returns, multiple issues still stare Illini right in the face 

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • November 17, 2021
Two dining hall employees pack bowls of rice at the ISR dining hall on Aug. 27. The University is struggling to keep people employed because of the student labor shortage.

[Photo] University Housing coping with student labor shortage

By Faith Allendorf, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2021
Sushi Man opens on Green Street underneath the apartment building HERE.

[Photo] Sushi Man restaurant opens on Green Street

By Angela Park, Contributing Writer • November 16, 2021
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema walks out of the tunnel during the teams game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Bielema has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday morning.

[Photo] Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Saturday’s game at Iowa

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • November 16, 2021
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells at his bench during the teams game against Jackson State on Nov. 9. The Illini were out of sorts on offense all night, ultimately falling on the road to Marquette, 67-66.

[Photo] Marquette notes, grades: Illini offense disappoints in last-minute loss to Golden Eagles

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • November 15, 2021
Coleman Hawkins celebrates during the Illinois game against Jackson State on Tuesday. The No. 11 Illini beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves at State Farm Center on Friday night.

[Photo] No. 11 Illinois men’s basketball blows out Arkansas State as Curbelo, Frazier return from injury

By Claire O'Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • November 12, 2021
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