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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
James McGing (13) passes the puck past McKendree's players to his line mate across the ice at the Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 13th. Illinois beat McKendree 4-2.

A senior night victory

By Danielle Williams, Staff Writer • Feb 19, 2018
Eric Cruickshank (15) passes to a lineman across the ice past Lindenwood's players at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

Barnhart shuts out Redbirds

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 5, 2018
Neil Novosel (14) skates past Lindenwood's players to gain possession of the puck at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. Illini won in overtime 2-1.

Illinois falls to Lindenwood in split series

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Dec 4, 2017
Lizzy LeDuc competes on beam against Michigan State in Huff Hall on February 17.

Women’s gymnastics ends with multiple individual and season titles

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Valerie Bobart competes in the 1 mile run during the Orange & Blue Meet at Armory on Feb. 20, 2016.

Women’s cross-country wraps up season

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois’ Sarah Lyons celebrates after her performance on the uneven bars during the NCAA Regional at the State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini placed fourth as a team with a score of 195.875. It was a close competition, with Illinois battling with Oregon on the vault for third place.

Illinois women’s gymnastics team finishes its season at regionals

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Apr 2, 2017
Illinois' Sarah Lyons performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Illinois women’s gymnastics seniors reflect on their time at Illinois

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 29, 2017
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during a meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Horth and LeDuc lead Illinois women’s gymnastics at Big Ten Championships

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 19, 2017
Illinois' Lizzy LeDuc performs a routine on the balance beam during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Women’s gymnastics ready for shot at Big Ten title

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 15, 2017
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during a meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Illinois women’s gymnastics earns second-place finish at Big Five Meet

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 12, 2017
Erin Buchanan preforms her floor exercise routine during the meet against Michigan at Huff Hall on Friday. The Illini lost 195.800-195.575.

Illinois women’s gymnastics look for victory at State Farm Center

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 10, 2017
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during a meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Illini bring home another Illinois Classic victory

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 6, 2017
Illinois' Lizzy LeDuc performs a routine on the floor during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Women’s gymnastics team heads to Illinois State for Illinois Classic

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 3, 2017
Lizzy LeDuc competes on beam against Michigan State in Huff Hall on Feb. 17. LeDuc and her childhood friend, UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, have remained close throughout their college careers.

Illinois women’s gym LeDuc and Ohashi remain friends despite separation

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Mar 2, 2017
Bridget Hodan competes on beam against Michigan State in Huff Hall on February 17.

Women’s gymnastics takes on Kentucky and Denver

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 27, 2017
Erin Buchanan competes on bars against Michigan State in Huff Hall on February 17.

Illinois women’s gymnastics defeats Michigan State on Senior Night

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 20, 2017
Illinois' Erin Buchanan lands successfully after performing a routine on the uneven parallel bars during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Illinois women’s gymanstics looks for win against Michigan State

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 17, 2017
Illinois' head coach Kim Landrus talks to the team after the compete on four events during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Despite personal records, women’s gymnastics falls to Iowa

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 13, 2017
Illinois' Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the balance beam during the match against Penn State at Huff Hall on Saturday, February 1, 2015.

Illinois women’s gymnastics travels to Iowa after home victory

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 10, 2017
Portrait of Lizzie LeDuc

Illini of the week Feb. 9: Lizzy LeDuc

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2017
Lizzy LeDuc on the balance beam during the match against Michigan at Huff Hall on January 22, 2016. She was recently named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week and she dominated the all-around Sunday.

UI defeats Penn State in Pink Meet; LeDuc wins all-around

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Jan 30, 2017
Illinois' Bridget Hodan performs a routine on the balance beam during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Illinois women’s gymnastics heads home for Pink Meet

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Jan 26, 2017
Illinois' Lizzy LeDuc performs a routine on the floor during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Illinois women’s gymnastics falls against Michigan

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Jan 23, 2017
Lizzy LeDuc on the floor during the match against Michigan at Huff Hall on January 22, 2016. Michigan won 196.825 to 195.15.

Illinois women’s gymnastics heads to Michigan

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Jan 20, 2017
Audrey Blazek crossing the finish line during the Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Sept. 2.

Illini finish season 14th at NCAA Midwest regionals

By Danielle Williams, Staff writer • Dec 12, 2016
Illinois' Sarah Lyons performs a routine on the uneven parallel bars during the State of Illinois Classic at Huff Hall on Saturday, March 5, 2015. The Illini claimed victory for the ninth consecutive year with a total of 195.425 over Northern Illinois (194.225), UIC(192.625) and Illinois State (191.500).

Orange and Blue exhibition brings camaraderie to Huff Hall

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Dec 5, 2016
Illinois women's gymnastics ready for its season to begin

Illinois women’s gymnastics ready for its season to begin

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Dec 2, 2016
Audrey Blazek crossing the finish line during the women's cross-coutry Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Blazek defying odds after injury-plagued season

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Nov 16, 2016
Audrey Blazek crossing the finish line during the women's cross-coutry Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Illinois women’s cross-country concludes season

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Nov 14, 2016
Audrey Blazek crossing the finish line during the women's cross-coutry Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Illinois women’s cross-country off to Midwest regional

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Nov 11, 2016

Illinois women’s cross country takes 10th at Big Ten Championships

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Oct 31, 2016
Illinois women's cross country disappoints at Bradley Pink Classic

Illinois women’s cross country disappoints at Bradley Pink Classic

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Oct 16, 2016
Audrey Blazek crossing the finish line during the women's cross-coutry Illini Challenge. The challenge was held at the UI Arboretum on Friday, September 2, 2016.

Illinois women’s cross-country wins Iowa Regional Preview

By Danielle Williams, Contributing writer • Oct 2, 2016