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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
The Illinois football team runs onto the field filled with energy at the start of the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12. in Memorial Stadium

Welcome to Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025
Junior Tate Costa and sophomore Garrett Schooley at the meet against Nebraska on Jan 31.

What’s next: Who to look out for in 2025-26

By Evy York, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
The Illinois men's gymnastics team huddles up after their senior day meet on March 8. Illinois lost the meet to Penn State 312.550-321.750.

Goals vs reality after men’s gymnastics NCAAs

By Laura Mendes and Evy York • April 22, 2025
Head coach Nadalie Walsh encourages redshirt sophomore Megan Sapp during a meet against Ohio State Feb. 7. Illinois upset Ohio with a team score of 196.150-195.475.

Illinois in search for new women’s gymnastics head coach

By Evy York, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Linebackers coach Archie McDaniel stands in front of the Illinois football team before the first game of the 2024 season.

Three-star linebacker Tony Williams commits to Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Members of the women's gymnastics team raise their hands to high-five a teammate during a meet against Ohio State on Mar. 7.

Two perspectives on a bittersweet ending

By Evy York, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025
Illinois cruises to victory at the NWBIT, secures third-place finish

Illinois cruises to victory at the NWBIT, secures third-place finish

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 30, 2025
Illinois men's gymnastics huddles up after their senior day meet on March 8. Illinois lost the meet to Penn State 312.550-321.750.

Opinion | No. 7 Illini fight back in upset win: individual athlete notes, grades

By Evy York and Laura Mendes • March 27, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho waves to the crowd after being announced the winner of the floor exercise during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9.

Cho solidifies place in history books

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho transitions between bars during a meet against Missouri Sunday. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

Illinois gets back on track with victory at home

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
On Feb. 18, Illini fans cheer during a women’s gymnastics match at Huff Hall.

A career of perseverance, positivity

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 8, 2025
Associate head coach Josh Nilson talks to the women’s gymnastics team after the second rotation of a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9.

Opinion | What Illinois can improve after B1G Four 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Junior Ryan Vanichtheeranont hoists himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Illinois is coming back home

By Evy York, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025
Senior Amari Sewell talks to his Illini teammates during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Highs, lows of Winter Cup for No. 5 Illinois

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
Sophomore Brandon Dang performs on the pommel horse against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Brandon Dang earns Specialist of the Week

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 21, 2025
Senior Ruthuja Nataraj celebrates with head coach Nadalie Walsh after her beam routine during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

No. 21 women’s gymnastics moves up the ranks

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
Freshman Chloe Cho celebrates with head coach Nadalie Walsh after her beam routine during a meet against Missouri on Feb. 9. Illinois lost the second meet of Alumni Weekend 197.200-196.675.

Key matchups at Zou to the Lou this weekend

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025
Sophomore Preston Ngai holds his weight on the pommel horse during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

3 questions following No. 4 Illinois’ loss to No. 6 Michigan 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval holds himself up on the parallel bars during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Ian Sandoval receives honors ahead of No. 7 Michigan

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025
Junior Arielle Ward in her Illini uniform during a meet against Minnesota on Feb. 18, 2024.

Takeaways from Illinois’ loss to No. 24 Penn State

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Freshman Ian Sandoval maintains strength on the pommel horse at a meet against No. 4 Nebraska on Jan. 31.

Phillips’ homecoming cut short as No. 2 Illinois defeats No. 4 Nebraska

By Evy York, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Mike Neu coaching the Ball State Cardinals against the Florida Atlantic Owls in 2019.

Experienced offensive coach ready to join Illinois staff in 2025

By Evy York, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025
Head coach Daniel Ribeiro talks with his squad after the match against Michigan on Feb. 3, 2024.

What to know before No. 3 Illinois men’s gymnastics takes on No. 2 Oklahoma

By Evy York, Staff Writer • January 25, 2025
Phillips, underclassmen lead Illinois men’s gymnastics to Windy City Invitational title

Phillips, underclassmen lead Illinois men’s gymnastics to Windy City Invitational title

By Evy York, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
Sophomore Brandon Dang completes his pommel horse routine and celebrates with the team during a victory over No. 4 Michigan on Feb. 3, 2024.

Men’s gymnastics gears up for 2025 season opener 

By Evy York, Staff Writer • January 18, 2025
Junior catcher Camden Janik celebrates with his team in the dugout after crushing a homerun during a 17-6 win over Penn State on March 26.

New Year, new Illini

By Ben Fader, Evy York and Conor Blount • January 1, 2025
Men’s gymnastics plans to build on 2024 success in 2025

Men’s gymnastics plans to build on 2024 success in 2025

By Evy York, Staff Writer • December 14, 2024
Men’s club soccer heads to Round Rock for Nationals

Men’s club soccer heads to Round Rock for Nationals

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2024
2 Illinois alumni become wheelchair champions at NYC Marathon

2 Illinois alumni become wheelchair champions at NYC Marathon

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024
Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

Dads Weekend 2024: Live coverage

By The Daily Illini News Staff • November 1, 2024

Illinois soccer faces in-state rival Northwestern in final home game

By Evy York, Contributing Writer • October 27, 2024