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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
Senior middle blocker Cari Bohm fired up during huddle as Illinois takes on Ohio State on Nov. 9, 2024.

[Photo] Illinois splits home-opening weekend

By Rudraksh Kikani, Staff Writer • Sep 23, 2025
The Fighting Illini starters take the floor and huddle before tip-off on Jan. 8, 2024.

[Photo] Music City hoops

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Jul 16, 2025
Fifth-year forward Kendall Bostic fights in the post on her way to an efficient 17 points in a win over No. 23 Iowa at State Farm Center on Jan. 9.

[Photo] Do’s, don’ts for Illinois against Purdue

By Ben Somerville, Staff Writer • Jan 27, 2025
Fifth-year guard Genesis Bryant waits for her offense to get set up in a big win over No. 23 Iowa at State Farm Center on Jan. 9.

[Photo] Illinois, Indiana meet in Big Ten border battle

By Brie Dirl, Staff Writer • Jan 16, 2025
Illinois huddles up before a game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Jan. 8.

[Photo] No. 19 Illinois seeks rebound in Tuesday night rivalry

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • Jan 14, 2025
Freshman middle blocker Ashlyn Philpot secures a point for Illinois and turns to celebrate with her teammates on Oct. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Club volleyball helps pave way for new generation

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • Jan 15, 2025
A bike sits on the rail outside the Independent Media Center in Urbana, IL., on Dec. 14, 2024.

[Photo] CU organizations host annual bike giveaway for kids

By Bryana Perez, Staff Writer • Dec 13, 2024
Senior Stephany Hernandez, junior Agnes Akenou, Luca Iasinschi, and Amanda Schultz discussed Illinois Global Review, the university’s first foreign affairs journal, at the Union on Nov. 17, 2024.

[Photo] Illinois Global Review debuts first UI foreign affairs journal

By Sam Gregerman, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2024
A student is using a VR tool in room 216 of Burill Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Nov. 22, 2024.

[Photo] UI professor brings neuroanatomy to life with VR technology

By Clyde John, Contributing Writer • Nov 26, 2024
The Illinois volleyball starters take the floor and huddle before first hit on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball suffers tough loss over Thanksgiving break

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • Nov 29, 2024
Two Bio-Rad machines resting on the table in Everitt Laboratory at the University Nov. 10.

[Photo] UI professor uncovers new method to treat cancer

By Qaasim Jatoi, Senior News Reporter • Dec 2, 2024
Illinois volleyball celebrates a point during a 3-0 victory over Ohio State on Nov. 9.

[Photo] Illinois looks to finish the season strong as postseason nears

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • Nov 27, 2024
Graduate student Raina Terry rears back for an emphatic spike against Indiana on Oct. 16.

[Photo] Main takeaways from Illinois’ upset over No. 20 USC

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • Nov 10, 2024
Turning Point USA speaker Chad Pecknold is speaking to an audience at the Illini Union. Pecknold was presenting a speech called “Can America Be Saved?” at 7 p.m. in room 103 at the Union on Oct. 23, in Urbana, IL, addressing the future of postliberalism in the U.S.

[Photo] Chad Pecknold explains ‘postliberal’ ideology at Turning Point USA event

By Anna Ceja, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2024
The Fighting Illini Volleyball team is performing high jumps as they warm up before their match up against the Indiana Hoosiers at Huff Hall Oct. 16.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball attempts to keep win streak alive against Maryland

By Lexie Breymeyer, Staff Writer • Oct 18, 2024