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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
Jacob Slabosz

Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m Jacob! I am currently a sophomore in computer engineering with a minor in German. I started at The Daily Illini in Fall 2022 as a news reporter and staff photographer, and by Spring 2023, I had worked my way to photo editor. Between March 2023 and March 2024, I was the Managing Editor for Visuals, and I have since taken over as Editor-in-Chief. When I’m not taking pictures for The DI or for fun, I enjoy cooking, water sports and tending to my numerous houseplants. I’m excited to use my background in coding to further automate out workspace processes and to see the content that our team produces!

Ryan Roach, graduate student studying mathematics, gets a Dilly Bar from the pop-up Dairy Queen in Altgeld Hall on Monday.

[Photo] There’s a Dairy Queen at Altgeld Hall.

By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 22, 2024
Dave’s Hot Chicken is currently testing Top Loaded fries in certain Chicagoland locations and in Champaign. The fries are topped with cheese, kale slaw, pickles, Daves Sauce and chicken bites.

Review | New Dave’s Hot Chicken item is scarily good

By Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2024
Students swarm Alma Mater after Illinois wins against Iowa State, making it to the Elite 8 on March 28.

Gallery | Illinois fans celebrate at Alma Mater statue after team makes Elite Eight

By Jacob Slabosz, Angel Saldivar, Alyssa Shih and Anh-Khoi Pham • March 29, 2024
Plant Mode, a quaint houseplant store located in the heart of downtown Champaign, on March 8. In addition to the stocked plants, the shop accepts special requests for specific varieties.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Small Business (TIE): Plant Mode

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting • March 28, 2024
Junior INF Drake Westcott hits the ball during the game against Michigan on Apr. 1.

[Photo] Illinois baseball lights up Eastern Illinois in home opening win

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • February 27, 2024
Signs notifying University students to vote were placed all around campus. Voting is held on Feb. 27 and Feb. 29.

[Photo] ISC voting opens tomorrow: Here’s who and how

By Michael Sweeney, Staff Writer • February 26, 2024
The elevator bay on the 10th floor of HERE Champaign experienced heavy flooding after a supposed sprinkler issue on Tuesday.

[Photo] HERE Champaign apartment complex experiences flooding

By Ella Narag, News Editor • February 13, 2024
Daves Hot Chicken recently released Daves NOT Chicken, a new cauliflower substitute with the same breading and spice levels as their chicken.

[Photo] Dave’s NOT Chicken brings plant-based Nashville hot to C-U

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting • February 1, 2024
Graduate Student Michael Fletcher competes on the parallel bars during the Ninja Warrior Competition against Penn State on Feb. 4.

[Photo] No. 4 Illinois men’s gymnastics scores fourth season win

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • January 23, 2024
Image from iOS

[Photo] UI student found dead, UIPD to investigate further

By Ella Narag and Jessie Wang • January 20, 2024
On Jan. 25, Facilities & Services worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snowfall and conditions were slippery.

Gallery | DI Photo year in review: Favorite captured moments, photos of 2023

By Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Jack Larson, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Eric Chiang, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Olivia McAfoos, Anh Khoi-Pham, Isaac Pinkus, Emma Pyatt, Damini Rana, Anne Schmidt, Alyssa Shih, Matt Stepp, Lucas Sun and Daniel Zhou • December 31, 2023
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[Photo] Review | Heads turn for CFE.4

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief • December 5, 2023
‘Scary Fast’: Apple unveils M3 chip family, new MacBook Pro models

‘Scary Fast’: Apple unveils M3 chip family, new MacBook Pro models

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • October 30, 2023
A basket full of popular Halloween candies spills onto the ground.

The DI ranks Halloween candy — and you can’t argue with it

By Lisa Chasanov, Lillie Salas, Lika Lezhava, Jacob Slabosz and Jack Larson • October 30, 2023
On Monday night into early Tuesday morning, hundreds of students lined up outside of JSM Living on the corner of East Green and South Wright streets in hopes of signing a lease at one of over 40 rental properties offered by the company. The office would not open until 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Students endure cold, sleep on sidewalk to sign leases with JSM Living

By Lika Lezhava and Jacob Slabosz • October 17, 2023
Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood in the Ubben Basketball Complex on Monday.

[Photo] ‘All we’ve done is light the match again’: Underwood thanks fans, forecasts electric season

By Lisa Chasanov and James Kim • October 17, 2023
The scene of Tuesday nights fire at Memorial Stadium.

Fire reported at Memorial Stadium

By Jessie Wang, Jacob Slabosz and Lisa Chasanov • October 3, 2023
The Daves number three meal consists of one tender, one slider and a side. Daves Sauce and extra pickles also accompany the meal.

Review | Dave’s Hot Chicken merges much-needed spice with perfectly crisp tenders

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • September 21, 2023
The iPhone 15 lineup is available in five new colors, including a new pink.

Apple kills Lightning after 11 years, announces new iPhones, Apple Watches

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • September 13, 2023
Planted, a plant store located in downtown Champaign at 16 East Washington Street, is a popular spot to buy house plants. It is easily accessible using the buses.

[Photo] Cultivate your space with these easy houseplants

By Lillie Salas, Features Editor • September 13, 2023
The Marching Illini perform during the halftime show at a football game against Toledo on Saturday.

[Photo] Marching Illini concert 10 years in making comes to State Farm Center

By Jude Panlilio, Staff Writer • September 3, 2023
Claire Rosinkranz during an interview on Sunday.

[Photo] Claire Rosinkranz talks history of hit ‘Backyard Boy,’ future album

By Kiran Bond, buzz Editor • August 7, 2023
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[Photo] 08.05.23_Lolla-ODESZA_J.Slabosz

August 7, 2023
Gallery | ODESZA headlines Lollapalooza day 3

Gallery | ODESZA headlines Lollapalooza day 3

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • August 6, 2023
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[Photo] 08.05.23_Lolla-SukiWaterhouse_J.Slabosz

August 6, 2023
Gallery | Suki Waterhouse performs on BACARDÍ stage at Lollapalooza day 3

Gallery | Suki Waterhouse performs on BACARDÍ stage at Lollapalooza day 3

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • August 6, 2023
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[Photo] 08.04.23_Lolla-SabrinaCarpeneter_J.Slabosz

August 5, 2023
Sabrina Carpenter performs on the Coinbase stage on Friday. The set lasted 45 minutes and had the crowd screaming.

[Photo] Sabrina Carpenter performs poppy set at Lollapalooza

By Kiran Bond, buzz Editor • August 5, 2023
Gallery | Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza day 2

Gallery | Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza day 2

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • August 5, 2023
A crowd of festival goers walks down Columbus Drive, the area where a majority of portable restrooms and concessions are located, on Thursday.

[Photo] Lollapalooza Day 1 recap

By Kiran Bond and Maaike Niekerk • August 4, 2023
Colombian singer Karol G performs with a colorful set at Lollapalooza on Thursday.

[Photo] Karol G makes history as first female Latin headliner at Lollapalooza

By Maaike Niekerk, Summer Editor • August 3, 2023
Texas-based rock artist Austin Meade performs at Lollapalooza on Thursday.

[Photo] Austin Meade encourages fans to embrace emotions with powerful rock set

By Maaike Niekerk, Summer Editor • August 4, 2023
Toronto band The Beaches took to the Bud Light stage on Thursday.

[Photo] The Beaches open first day of Lollapalooza with energetic set

By Maaike Niekerk, Summer Editor • August 3, 2023
Apple announces iOS 17, Apple Vision Pro at WWDC23, among others

Apple announces iOS 17, Apple Vision Pro at WWDC23, among others

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • June 7, 2023
Monique Robinson, freshman in LAS wearing design by Kailey Sedlacek, freshman in FAA.

[Photo] Column | All eyes on the Circular Fashion Expo

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2023
On Friday, midwest emo band American Football partnered with record label Polyninyl records to buy the American Football House, located at 704 W. High St. in Urbana.

[Photo] American Football, Polyvinyl Records partner to buy iconic Urbana house

May 5, 2023
On Friday, The Fashion Network held a pop-up runway on the Main Quad. Approximately 35 models, all dressed in monochrome black attire, walked the show.

Gallery | TFN hosts pop-up runway on Main Quad

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 29, 2023
Kailey Sedlacek (left), freshman in FAA, and William Hohe (right), sophomore in FAA.

[Photo] 04.28.23_CFEQuadRunway_J.Slabosz

April 29, 2023
Around 1:30 p.m., the line to The Red Lion passed around the corner of Third and Green Streets.

Gallery | Moms Weekend brings crowds to Green Street

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 15, 2023
Gallery | Moms visit the Illini Union Board Craft and Vendor Fair

Gallery | Moms visit the Illini Union Board Craft and Vendor Fair

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 15, 2023
A group of friends and families waited in line together.

[Photo] 04.15.23_GreenSt.Afternoon_J.Slabosz

April 15, 2023

Gallery | Green Street: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 15, 2023

Gallery | Craft and Vendor Fair: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 15, 2023
Before leaving the fair, the pair tried out a set of miniature bags.

[Photo] 04.15.23_Craft&VendorFair_J.Slabosz

April 15, 2023
On Wednesday and Thursday, a strange sight made its way throughout the University campus. The Planters NUTmobile, which arrived Tuesday afternoon, spent Wednesday in the surrounding C-U area, but placed a heavy focus on the campus community Thursday.

Gallery | Planters NUTmobile visits UI

By Jacob Slabosz, Michael Chew, Yichen Liu and Jack Larson • April 13, 2023
The peanut spends 12 months on a nationwide road trip, aptly named the “East to West Nut-Cracking Fest.”  Currently, the Peanutters are 10 months in.

[Photo] 04.13.23_NUTmobile_J.Slabosz

April 13, 2023
While on the quad, Tubic took the time to sketch in a sketchbook.

[Photo] Gallery | Warm weather attracts students to Main Quad

April 11, 2023
Uki Tubic, senior in FAA, brought a brightly colored blanket to sit on during the hot afteroon.

[Photo] 04.11.23_MainQuad_J.Slabosz

April 11, 2023
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