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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
Illinois softball meets on the mound during a game against Ohio State on April 15, 2023.

[Photo] Stat leaders emerge after 4 weeks

By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2025
Senior right-handed pitcher Lauren Wiles prepares to wind up a pitch during a game against Ohio State on April 15, 2023.

[Photo] Through Wiles’ eyes

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 6, 2025
Illinois shows off its floor spacing with two bigs behind the three point line against Ohio State on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Illini close nonconference schedule against Jaguars

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Dec 20, 2024
Fifth-year guard Makira Cook jumps on defense against Ohio State on Jan. 24 in State Farm Center.

[Photo] No. 21 Illinois takes 2nd ranked loss against No. 12 Ohio State

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Dec 8, 2024
Catcher Jacob Schroeder runs across the field during the second inning of a game against Eastern Illinois on Apr. 18.

[Photo] Schroeder leads from behind plate as Illini baseball chases Big Ten championship

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 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
Dean of Grainger College of Engineering Rashid Bashir speaking with members at the post panel gathering on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Intersecting innovations: Dean Rashid Bashir’s research in biomedical engineering 

By Ella Narag, News Editor • Nov 25, 2023
Quatum Reciever Mockup model at the Urbana Free Library on Nov. 4.

[Photo] UI launches world’s first publicly accessible quantum network

By Michael Sweeney, Contributing Writer • Nov 7, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry celebrating against Rutgers on Oct. 15. Illinois will be up against Indiana in Huff Hall Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball hosts Indiana for tough matchup with 3-game win streak on the line

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • Oct 25, 2023
Outside Hitter Jessica Nunge prepares to serve during the fourth set against Rutgers on Oct. 15.

[Photo] Illini volleyball triumphs over Terrapins in 5-set thriller

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2023
Outside Hitter Raina Terry leaps to respond to Michigan's ongoing play on Sunday. The team defeated Michigan resulting in the Illini's first Big Ten win of the season.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball takes down Michigan State in first Big Ten victory

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2023
International drag superstar Alaska 5000 performed the song "White Lotus" at Pygmalion festival on Thursday.

[Photo] Monét X Change, Alaska 5000 serve music, comedy at Pygmalion

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting • Sep 23, 2023
Illini helmet lays on the turf during game against Penn State on Saturday. Sports columnist Ben Fader writes on the sexual misconduct within football.

[Photo] Code of conduct issues surface in college football

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 21, 2023
Wide receiver Casey Washington and wide receiver Ashton Hollins celebrating by touching each other's helmets.

Gallery | Illini fumble second home game this season

By James Hoeck, Candice Zhou and Daniel Zhou • Sep 17, 2023
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[Photo] 09.16.23_FTBLvsPennState

Sep 16, 2023
Assistant professor Shaloo Rakheja, Grainger College of Engineering Dean Rashid Bashir and IL Senator Tammy Duckworth

[Photo] Sen. Tammy Duckworth visits UI, compliments innovation efforts

Sep 9, 2023
Junior infielder Cal Hejza swings at a pitch during a game against Eastern Illinois on April 18. On Tuesday, Illinois will face off at Bradley.

[Photo] Illinois baseball looks to be Brave against Bradley

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 25, 2023
Redshirt junior infielder Brody Harding (left) high-fives sophomore infielder Ryan Moerman during a game against ISU on April 4. The Illini will travel to Bloomington-Normal to face off against the Redbirds on Tuesday.

[Photo] Illinois baseball looks to rebound with away rematch against Illinois State

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 11, 2023
Sophomore infielder Ryan Moorman hits a ground ball in the bottom of the third inning.

[Photo] Illinois baseball drops home game to Illinois State

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 4, 2023
Nekita Thomas, an assistant professor in Art and Design, speaks about crafting shared spaces based on given materials at a lecture on Tuesday.

[Photo] Blaxtravaganza celebrates Black excellence at UI

By Koumae Adams, Staff Writer • Mar 9, 2023
Members of the community samba group Bloco Gavião perform at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday.

[Photo] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts hosts Carnaval Celebration

By Lily Perez, Contributing Writer • Feb 23, 2023
Chancellor Robert Jones speaks at a meeting with members of the GEO on Sept. 22.

[Photo] GEO makes progress at bargaining table

By Layli Nazarova, Staff Writer • Feb 5, 2023
Orange Krush receives a check from local bar KAMS on Saturday during game day after the tickets for a trip to Iowa were cancelled.

[Photo] A check from KAMS in a sea of orange

By Lika Lezhava, News Editor • Feb 4, 2023
Members of Orange Krush hold up newspapers at the men's basketball game against Indiana on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Orange Krush releases developmental statement concerning on the road game

By Lika Lezhava, News Editor • Feb 3, 2023
Mark Jordan, performer for the Native Chicago Jam, plays his guitar on stage as a part of the Illini Union's Musical Monday in displaying Native American instruments and culture.

[Photo] UI brings Native perspectives to Illini Union

By Lillie Salas, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2022
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[Photo] Best place to cry: Under a staircase

By Kylie Corral, buzz Editor • Nov 6, 2022
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[Photo] Best Coffee: Caffe Paradiso

By Caroline Sweeney, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best drunk food: Burrito King Mexican Grill

By Alexis Ramirez, Staff Writer • Nov 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best Asian Cuisine: Bangkok Thai

By Willie Cui, News Editor • Nov 5, 2022
Senior middle blocker Rylee Hinton smacks the ball over the net during the game against No. 11 Penn State on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball welcomes defending NCAA champ No. 3 Wisconsin to Champaign

By Drew Friberg and Adam Rosen • Nov 3, 2022
Dr. Cait Coker, curator of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, browses through one of the books from the collection on Oct. 14. The RBML houses nearly 500,000 volumes from literature to television scripts.

[Photo] Rare Book and Manuscript Library preserves centuries of history

By Megan Krok, Contributing Writer • Oct 27, 2022
Celtic Harpist Benji Davis sits next to their harp at the Urbana Farmers Market on Oct. 15.

[Photo] The harpist who strums up community in C-U

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2022