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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

Eliana Chandra, Photographer

Pitcher Sydney Sickels winds up to deliver a pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16 in Champaign. Sickels recorded the second no-hitter of her career on Saturday against Western Illinois, and the Illini beat the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday.

[Photo] Sickels throws no-hitter, Illinois softball goes 2-3 at Razorback Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 21, 2022
Kelly Ryono prepares for an incoming pitch during Illinois' game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini went 4-1 in their opening weekend of the 2022 season, and Ryono has a team-best .615 batting average through five games.

[Photo] Illinois softball goes 4-1 at LSU Tiger Classic, picks up ranked win in first games of season

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 14, 2022
The Illinois softball team meets on the mound during its game against Purdue on April 16. The Illini will begin their 2022 season on Friday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

[Photo] Illinois softball opens season in Baton Rouge, participates in four-team weekend competition

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022
Senior Makena Silber looks towards the ball during the game against North Carolin on Thursday night. The Illinois soccer team fell to North Carolina 5-1 despite having a strong start.

[Photo] Illinois fall to North Carolina 5-1 despite strong start

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • August 27, 2021
The MTD bus drives around on campus. MTD is resuming fares during Covid-19.

[Photo] CUMTD plans to resume fare enforcement while pandemic drags on

By Da Yeon Eom, Staff Writer • August 4, 2021
Rita Jasenauskas retrieves water for her garden in Alytus, Lithuania on June 28.

Gallery | How Daily Illini photographers have been spending their summer amidst a flood of reopenings

By Cameron Krasucki, Lanie Hibel, Jacob Wargo, Brigida Dockus and Eliana Chandra • July 6, 2021
University students board a CUMTD bus next to Florida Avenue Residence Hall on April, 11. Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District continues their expansion project at Illinois Terminal.

[Photo] CUMTD continues Illinois Terminal Expansion Project

By Da Yeon Eom, Staff Writer • June 4, 2021
People board a bus from the CUMTD. Shortage in bus operators cause a reduction in services for the weekend.

[Photo] CUMTD temporarily reduces weekend services

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor • May 21, 2021
The Illini softball team huddles around after their game against Purdue on April 16. The team's regular season has now come to an end.

[Photo] Illinois ends regular season in Iowa, finish with 24-20 record

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 16, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickles pitches the softball to a batter from Purdue on April 16. On March 13 Sickles had a no-hitter.

[Photo] Year in review: DI sports staff reflects on top moments

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • May 10, 2021
Sophomore Gabi Robles runs to first base after a hit against Purdue on April 16. Robles tries to use obstacles she faces as motivation on the field during her games.

[Photo] Robles uses personal obstacles as on-field motivation

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021
Junior Taylor Kuper sets-up the serve against Indiana on March 27. Although Kuper is a force to be messed with now, she did not have the easiest time getting to this position.

[Photo] Super Kuper: First-Team All-Big Ten selection reflects on new responsibilities, challenges

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • May 5, 2021
Junior Sydney Sickels throws a pitch during the game against Purdue on April 17. Illinois split the series against Northwestern 2-2 this past weekend.

[Photo] Illinois splits four-game series with Northwestern despite timely hitting, solid pitching

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • May 2, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono bats at the softball game against Purdue on April 16. Although the team did not win, they gave it their best shot.

[Photo] Illini splits weekend series with Hoosiers despite strong pitching performances

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 25, 2021
Sophomore Miranda Gallardo slides into third base during a game against Purdue April 16. The Illinois softball team is in Evanston, Illinois this weekend hoping to overtake Northwestern in their four-game series.

[Photo] Illinois looks to bring high energy to series with Northwestern

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 29, 2021
Sophomore Delaney Rummell gets ready to hit the softball April 16 against Purdue. Though Delaney has had many challenges, she has not let anything stop her from overcoming them.

[Photo] Rummell uses injuries in middle school to motivate college performance

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
The Fighting Illini softball team huddles up during a game against Purdue on April 16. The team will be playing at Eichelberger Field this weekend against Indiana.

[Photo] Illinois plays at Eichelberger Field for second straight weekend against Indiana

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 23, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono scans the sky for a ball at a game against Purdue on Friday at Eichelberger Field. The Illinois softball team defeated Purdue in their series this weekend in Urbana, Illinois.

[Photo] Illinois bounces back in series win against Purdue

By Allende Miglietta, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Students of the Illinois Solar Decathlon team show off their informational posters at the grand opening of ADAPTHAUS on Saturday. The project is a sustainable solar-powered home that lowers carbon emissions.

[Photo] Students unveil sustainable modular home

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime News Editor • April 13, 2021
University students exit the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District 120 Teal bus outside of the PAR dorm on Saturday. CUMTD will release two hydrogen fuel buses this fall to cut down on carbon emissions.

[Photo] CUMTD begins transition to hydrogen fuel buses, reducing carbon emissions

By Payal Rathore, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
Junior Taylor Kuper serves at a game against Indiana on March 28 at Huff Hall. The Big Ten recently announced that Taylor Kuper and senior Megan Cooney will be apart of their All-Conference teams.

[Photo] Taylor Kuper, Megan Cooney named to All-Big Ten teams

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021
Junior Mica Allison leaps up to complete a serve during the game against Indiana on March 27 at Huff Hall.

[Photo] Spring sports update: Men’s tennis on 10-match winning streak, soccer enters playoffs with momentum

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 6, 2021
Sophomore Kennedy Collins jumps to spike a ball in the game against Indiana on March 27. The Illinois volleyball team lost to Purdue yesterday, but redeemed themselves with a 3-2 win today.

[Photo] Illinois splits matches against No. 8 Purdue, ends season on high note

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • April 3, 2021
The Illinois volleyball team huddles up for a talk with coach Chris Tamas in a game against Indiana on Saturday. The struggling team will face Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana on Friday and Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois to close turbulent season at Purdue

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
Junior Taylor Kuper bumps a volleyball during a game against Indiana Saturday at Huff Hall. The Illinois women’s volleyball team ended one of their longest losing streaks with two wins against the Hoosiers this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois prevails in pair of wins over Indiana

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • March 28, 2021
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