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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

Erich Fisher

Cary Dehm and Glen (left to right) pose in front of their farm outside of Chatsworth, Illinois. The pair has adapted to the everchanging Illinois weather, altering their farming techniques in response to floods during planting season.

Weathering the change: Illinois farmers combat droughts, yield rates

By Erich Fisher, Contributing Writer • Mar 9, 2020
Tyler Opilka (22) passes the puck across the ice to a teammate at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

Lindonwood breaks Illinois undefeated season

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 30, 2017
Joey Ritondale (2) passes the puck across the ice to a teammate at the Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 10. Illini beat Ohio 5-4.

Illinois hockey to face first real road test with Lindenwood

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 26, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) reaches for the puck to gain possession from Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 22. Illini beat MSU 4-1.

New 3-on-3 overtime brings mixed reactions from Illinois hockey

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 23, 2017
James McGing (13) skates down the ice in a breakaway against the Chicago Cougars at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Hockey sweeps McKendree, off to 8-0 start

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 16, 2017
Head coach Nick Fabbrini looks to the referee for an explanation of a penalty call during the game against No. 2 Ohio at the Ice Arena Saturday night, November 3, 2012.

Justin Reis steps up for Illini in wake of Ernsting injury

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 12, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris' zone at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

Bromance of Illini hockey: Eric Cruickshank and Grant Stueve

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 9, 2017
Tyler Opika gains possession and takes the puck up the ice to Ohio's zone at the Ice Arena on Feb. 11. Opika scored his fourth goal of the season on Friday.

Illinois hockey maintains winning record after win over Northern Illinois

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 9, 2017
James McGing (13) skates down the ice in a breakaway against the Chicago Cougars at the Ice Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Illinois ready to take on Northern Illinois

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 5, 2017
Joey Ritondale (2) celebrates with his teammates after a goal by James McGing against Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Sept. 22. Ritondale scored his first goal of the season in this weekend’s home game against ISU.

Illinois hockey sweeps Illinois State, remains undefeated

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2017
Portrait of James McGing

Illini of the Week: McGing back into his routine, on and off the ice

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Sep 28, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) reaches for the puck to gain possession from Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Friday, Sept. 22. Illini beat MSU 4-1.

Illinois hockey dominates first home series, sweeping Michigan State

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Sep 25, 2017
Eric Cruickshank (15) gains possession of the puck and takes it up the ice to Robert Morris' zone at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18. Illini fell to Robert Morris 3-2.

Regular season kicks off for Illini Hockey against Michigan State

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Sep 21, 2017
Illinois' Nick Fabbrini walks back to the bench after the Ohio hockey game at the Ice Arena on Friday, October 24, 2014. The Illini won 2-1.

Illinois hockey head coach Nick Fabbrini happy about progression of team

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Sep 20, 2017
Illinois' head coach Nick Fabbrini looks onto the rink after a contested call at the game against Eastern Michigan at the Ice Arena on Feb. 27, 2015. The freshmen on this year's roster are looking to make up for the five seniors that graduated after last season.

Illini hockey’s freshmen to make immediate impact on team

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Sep 13, 2017
David Heflin stands in goal ready to block any shots from Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Feb. 17, 2017. Illinois beat Robert Morris 5-1.

David Heflin is the man between pipes for the Illini this season

By Erich Fisher and Erich Fisher • Sep 5, 2017
Illinois' John Olen takes a shot during the game against Indiana Tech at the Ice Arena on February 27. The Illini won 5-2.

Training camp underway for Illinois hockey team

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Aug 31, 2017
Illinois Ice Arena renovations needed to get done, according to players

Illinois Ice Arena renovations needed to get done, according to players

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Aug 28, 2017
Illini's Samantha Stratford swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

Illinois swim and dive team has season filled with mixed results

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
Illinois’ Nicole Evans jumps onto home plate after hitting her 52nd career home run, breaking the school record, during the game against Ohio State at Eichelberger Field on Saturday.

Illini of the Year: Nicole Evans

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 8, 2017
The Illinois softball team runs out to celebrate Nicole Evans breaking the school home run record against Ohio State at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, May 6.

Evans breaks home run record as Illinois drops weekend series against Ohio State

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 7, 2017
Illinois’ Stephanie Abello tries to beat out a groundball against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on April 3, 2016. The Illini split a series against Wisconsin this past weekend.

Wonderly picks up 18th win in series split against Wisconsin

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • May 1, 2017
Illinois first baseman Alyssa Gunther gets ready to catch the ball during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 2.

Slap hitters provide key to Illinois success

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 23, 2017
Illinois' Nicole Evans hits a single against Butler at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, April 19.

Illinois’ bats stay hot against Butler

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 19, 2017
Illinois right fielder Maddi Doane catches a fly ball against Minnesota at Eichelberger Field on April 1.

Illinois softball to play Butler, Nebraska this week

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 19, 2017
Illinois' Kiana Sherlund (6) waits for the pitch during the game against SIUE at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday, April 12. The Ilini won 5-2.

Illinois softball picks up home victory

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 13, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly (20) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015.

Illinois softball to host Southern Illinois Edwardsville

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 11, 2017
Illinois’ Kiana Sherlund is introduced against Purdue on April 8, 2017. The team discusses the bond formed between the players as they travel on buses and on planes for games.

Kiana Sherlund finds a new home in Champaign

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 9, 2017
Illinois’ Alyssa Gunther singles against Purdue at Eichelberger Field. The Illini won 11-4 on Saturday, partially thanks to Nicole Evans’ record-breaking grand slam.

Evans breaks RBI record in sweep of Purdue

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 9, 2017
Illinois' Nicole Evans bats in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3.

Illinois softball looking to rebound this weekend against Purdue at home

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 5, 2017
Illinois’ Annie Fleming takes a swing against Minnesota on Saturday. The Illini left the series with one win.

Illinois leaves series with one win, ends losing streak against Minnesota

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Apr 2, 2017
Illinois' Nicole Evans throws the ball from right field in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

Illinois softball defeats Illinois State at home

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 30, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly (20) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015.

Breanna Wonderly leads on and off the field for Illinois softball

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 29, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly pitches in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

Illini softball opens conference play 3-0 after sweeping Iowa

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 27, 2017
Brian Bauer the daily illini Illinois' Stephanie Abello bats in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

Illinois softball to play in the Clearwater Spring Break Classic

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 15, 2017
Illinois relief pitcher Taylor Edwards delivers the pitch during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 2. At last weekend's LSU Invitational, the Illini won against ISU, Florida Atlantic and Troy. They lost one game to LSU.

Illini go 4-1 at LSU Invitational this weekend

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Mar 6, 2017
Annie Fleming has been one of the most reliable for the Illini batting .433. Fleming and Nicole Evans have combined for four of the team’s seven home runs.

Evans, Fleming look to help Illini bounce back at I-75 Challenge

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Feb 23, 2017
Illini's Samantha Stratford swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

Illinois swim and dive team breaks records at Big Ten Championship

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Feb 20, 2017
Illini's Megan Vuong swims the butterfly against Nebraska on Jan. 21st in the ARC pool.

Illinois swim and dive heads to Big Ten Championships

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Feb 15, 2017
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly pitches in the game against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 3, 2016

Illinois softball opens season with tournament in Puerto Rico

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Feb 9, 2017
Illini’s Madeline Kuhn dives in the Orange and Blue meet in the ARC on Oct. 7. Kuhn won the three-meter dive this weekend.

Kuhn shines at UIC Diving Invitational

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Feb 6, 2017
llinois’ Gabbie Stecker swims the 100 yard butterfly event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Jan. 24, 2015. Stecker competed in her last home meet as an Illini this weekend.

Sentimental Senior Day celebrations not enough to help muster win over Nebraska

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Jan 23, 2017
Illinois' Samantha Stratford swims the 100 yard butterfly event during the meet against Nebraska at the ARC on Jan. 24, 2015. The Illini won 171-129.

Illinois swim and dive team has promising start

By Erich Fisher, Staff writer • Dec 12, 2016
The Illini swim team gathers together during the Orange and Blue Meet on October 7.

Illinois swim and dive looks to its freshmen

By Erich Fisher, Contributing Writer • Dec 7, 2016
Gabriele Serniute took advantage of the absences of of veterans this weekend. The sophomore finished first in three races this weekend.

Illinois swim and dive dominates Indiana State

By Erich Fisher, Contributing writer • Nov 7, 2016
Sam Stratford, sophomore, swims backstroke in the 400 yard IM at the Fighting Illini Dual Meet Spectacular in the ARC Pool on October 16, 2015.

Illinois swim and dive team suffers first loss of the season

By Erich Fisher, Contributing writer • Oct 31, 2016
Swimmers wait for the meet to start at the Orange and Blue meet in the ARC Pool on Friday, October 7, 2016.

Illinois swimming competes in first meet of the year

By Erich Fisher, Contributing writer • Oct 10, 2016
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 opens season with Orange and Blue intra-squad meet

By Erich Fisher, Contributing writer • Oct 7, 2016