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 independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Jack Larson, Assistant buzz Editor

The Main Quad on Feb. 29.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Quad: Main Quad

By Anna Koh, Contributing Writer March 28, 2024
Junior pitcher Lauren Wiles delivers a pitch at home against Eastern Illinois on Apr. 25, 2023.

[Photo] Illinois softball splits pair in Florida

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2024

Daily Illini Artist Spotlight: Josh Spinner

In September 2023, The Daily Illini was granted behind the scenes access into a day in the life of a Champaign-Urbana musician as he and his band prepared for his upcoming performance at the 2023 "Pygmalion" festival.

Manifest West lead singer and guitarist Cade Whitt sings Modern Cowboy Blues at a house show at Concordia on Nov. 10, 2023.

CU’s house show network platforms small musicians

By Jack Larson, Assistant buzz Editor February 15, 2024
Redshirt Senior outfielder Danielle Davis hits a lead-off double to left-center field in the bottom of the third inning during the game against Northwestern on Apr. 5.

[Photo] Illinois softball opens season at Tiger Invitational

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2024
Illinois fails to advance quarterback Luke Altmyer to score from the 1-yard line on third down early in the first quarter against Nebraska, on Oct. 6 at Memorial Stadium. The Illini failed to score in two attempts from one yard away.

[Photo] Can the Illini hang on in revamped Big Ten?

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2024

2025 guard Jeremiah Fears commits to Illinois basketball

By Jack Larson, Assistant buzz Editor January 22, 2024
Cover of Childish Gambinos 2013 album, Because the Internet.

Column | ‘Because the Internet’ is more than an album

By Jack Larson, Assistant Buzz Editor December 10, 2023
Catcher Jacob Schroeder settles into the batters box for his at-bat in the bottom of the seventh inning against Eastern Illinois on April 18. The Illini finished the game with a 9-3 win on date.

[Photo] Illinois baseball sweeps Minnesota in epic fashion

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023
Junior shortstop Megan Ward swings at strike two in the bottom of the fifth inning during a game against Northwestern on April 5. On Wednesday, Illinois will face off against Evanston once again, but this time, they will be away.

[Photo] Illinois softball seeks revenge in Evanston

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2023
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