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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
Illini won 4-3 in a shootout with a goal from Cruickshank on Jan. 22. Illinois is taking part in a feasibility study from the National Hockey League.

Cruickshank scores game winning goal against Lindenwood

By Drake Pena, Staff writer • January 23, 2017
Illinois' David Heflin defends the goal at the game against Indiana Tech on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

Illinois hockey returns home for anticipated rematch

By Drake Pena, Staff writer • January 19, 2017
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey returns home for in-state competition

By Drake Pena, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016
Head coach Nick Fabbrini thought this weekend was a milestone for his program.

Illinois hockey impressive under national and familial spotlight

By Drake Pena, Staff writer • November 7, 2016
Forward John Scully (14) skates with the puck during a breakaway during Friday's game against the Ohio Bobcats at the Ice Arena.

Illinois hockey ends weekend on downslide

By Drake Pena, Staff writer • October 24, 2016
Illinois' Eric Cruickshank carries the puck up the ice during the game against Lindenwold University at the Ice Arena on Saturday, January 30. The Illini lost 4-1.

Illinois hockey continues undefeated start

By Drake Pena, Staff writer • October 10, 2016
Illinois’ Ruby Rivera hits a ground ball to second base during game one of the doubleheader against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, March 26. The Illini won game one 8-3 and game two 10-2.

Illini anything but golden versus Gophers

By Drake Pena • April 10, 2016

Softball

By Drake Pena • April 10, 2016
Illinois second baseman Allie Bauch hits a single to left field during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 2. Bauch had 3 hits in 5 at bats in the Illini's 10-5 loss on Saturday.

Illinois softball drops two of three at home

By Drake Pena • April 3, 2016

Illinois softball drops two of three at home

By Drake Pena • April 3, 2016
Illinois' Jade Vecvanags (7) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. Illinois won 5-3.

Vecvanags gets pair of wins in Illinois softball's home-opening doubleheader

By Drake Pena • March 16, 2016
Illinois' Ruby Rivera (42) pops up the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015. Purdue won 8-7.

Illini finish best weekend of the season

By Drake Pena • March 7, 2016
Illinois' Jade Vecvanags (7) throws the ball to first base during the softball game v. Wisconsin at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. Illinois won 5-3.

Softball looking for offense boost at Under Amour Invitational

By Drake Pena • March 3, 2016

Softball wraps up Texas Invitational

By Drake Pena • February 28, 2016
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly (20) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015. Purdue won 8-7.

Illini ready to grab weekend by the horns

By Drake Pena • February 25, 2016

Illinois swimming concludes Big Ten championships

By Drake Pena • February 22, 2016
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) attempts to pop up the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015. Purdue won 8-7.

Illinois softball wraps up 3-1 weekend

By Drake Pena • February 22, 2016
Zoe Grant The Daily Illini Sophomore Jade Vecvanags (7) throws a pitch during the game against Purdue on Friday, April 24, 2015. Illinois won 9-1.

Illini softball to serve as ambassadors in Big Ten/ ACC Tournament

By Drake Pena • February 18, 2016

Illinois softball begins season 2-3

By Drake Pena • February 15, 2016
Tyra Perry, Illinois' new women's softball head coach, poses in her new Illini gear at Eichelberger Field after a press conference on June 25.

Illini softball starts season Friday with new coach

By Drake Pena • February 9, 2016

Illinois swimming wraps up regular season with a loss to Arkansas

By Drake Pena • January 31, 2016
Stephanie Hein, senior, swims the breaststroke in the 400 yard IM at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

Illinois swim and dive prepares for first SEC competition in 10 years

By Drake Pena • January 28, 2016

Illinois swimming and diving falls to 8-3 on the dual season

By Drake Pena • January 25, 2016

Illinois swim and dive suffers second loss of dual season

By Drake Pena • January 19, 2016

Illinois swimming and diving off to a hot start

By Drake Pena • December 9, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving returns to action at The Big Challenge

By Drake Pena • November 19, 2015

No tower erases high hopes for Illinois diving

By Drake Pena • November 12, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving erases 15-point deficit, defeat FIU

By Drake Pena • November 9, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving looks to continue best start in five years

By Drake Pena • November 5, 2015
Hollie Smith, senior, swims the 50 yard breaststroke at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

Illinois swimming and diving finishes weekend 2-1

By Drake Pena • November 1, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving prepares for final home meet of season

By Drake Pena • October 28, 2015
Amelia Schilling, junior, dives off the block for the 500 yard freestyle at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

Illinois swimming and diving continues hot start to season

By Drake Pena • October 25, 2015
Illinois dominates Dual Meet Spectacular

Illinois dominates Dual Meet Spectacular

By Drake Pena • October 18, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving to open season at home

By Drake Pena • October 14, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving tests the waters in first meet of the season

By Drake Pena • October 5, 2015

Illinois swimming and diving mending the departure of Meng

By Drake Pena • September 24, 2015
Illinois' head coach Sue Novitsky cheers on her swimmers during the meet against Illinois State at the ARC, on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. The Illini won 206-94.

Illinois swimming and diving prepare for intra-squad meet

By Drake Pena • September 21, 2015

Illini swimmers returning home

By Drake Pena • September 3, 2015

Expectations grow with release of 2015/16 swimming and diving schedule

By Drake Pena • August 30, 2015

Swimming and diving success growing for Illini

By Drake Pena • August 17, 2015

Illinois men’s golf finishes off fantastic season

By Drake Pena • May 10, 2015

Trip to Augusta memorable for Illini men’s golfers

By Drake Pena • April 30, 2015
Illini of the Week 4/29: Nick Hardy

Illini of the Week 4/29: Nick Hardy

By Drake Pena • April 29, 2015

Illinois men’s golf Detry grabs Les Bolstad award

By Drake Pena • April 28, 2015
No. 2 Illinois men’s golf cruises to first-place Big Ten finish

No. 2 Illinois men’s golf cruises to first-place Big Ten finish

By Drake Pena • April 27, 2015

No. 2 Illinois look to continue success at Big Ten Championships

By Drake Pena • April 23, 2015

No. 3 Illinois men’s golf dominates at Boilermaker Invitational

By Drake Pena • April 20, 2015

Illinois men’s golf headed to Boilermaker Invitational

By Drake Pena • April 16, 2015

No. 3 ranked Illinois concludes strong weekend with second-place finish.

By Drake Pena • April 6, 2015

No. 2 Illinois Looks to regain top ranking

By Drake Pena • April 2, 2015

Dating app Fortu to launch on campus

By Drake Pena • March 31, 2015

No. 1 Illinois men’s golf struggles in second-straight tournament

By Drake Pena • March 30, 2015

Top-ranked Illinois men's golf suffers first loss of Spring

By Drake Pena • March 12, 2015

Illinois men’s golf looks to continue strong run

By Drake Pena • March 9, 2015

Illinois men’s golf captures third consecutive Louisiana Classics win

By Drake Pena • March 4, 2015
The Asian American Association celebrates the Lunar New Year in the Mina Lounge of Nugent Hall on Monday.

Campus RSOs, students come together to celebrate Lunar New Year

By Drake Pena • February 19, 2015
Illini men's golf capture Big Ten Match Play Championship

Illini men's golf capture Big Ten Match Play Championship

By Drake Pena • February 17, 2015

Illinois golf gets set for Big Ten Match Play Championship.

By Drake Pena • February 13, 2015
Holiday Playlist: Changing up the classic tunes

Holiday Playlist: Changing up the classic tunes

By Drake Pena • January 27, 2015

Companies look for internships, experience in addition to grades

By Drake Pena • January 27, 2015

Illinois men’s golf starts the season off with a bang in big win

By Drake Pena • January 26, 2015

Redbirds matchup opens spring season for Illini golf

By Drake Pena • January 22, 2015
Elizabeth Dunne, senior in Media and member of the rowing team, attempts to break records for continuous rowing at the anniversary plaza on Sunday.

Illinois rowing breaks two world records

By Drake Pena • December 9, 2014