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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Jacob Slabosz

Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals

Hey, I’m Jacob! I am currently a sophomore in computer engineering with a minor in German. I started with 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. I have been the managing editor for visuals since March 2023. 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 see the content that our team can produce with a more visual-oriented approach.

‘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

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

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

September 3, 2023
Claire Rosinkranz during an interview on Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

August 3, 2023
Toronto band The Beaches took to the Bud Light stage on Thursday.

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

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

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

Gallery | Warm weather attracts students to Main Quad

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals • April 11, 2023
#43 Ryan Moerman sophomore Inf. bottom third hits homerun against Michigan on April 1. #2 Brody Harding redshirt junior Inf.

[Photo] Illinois rivals clash in Champaign for midweek contest

April 5, 2023
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[Photo] UPDATE: Champaign municipal elections voter’s guide 2023

April 4, 2023
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[Photo] DOJ weighs in on transgender health care case

April 3, 2023
Head baseball coach Dan Hartleb leaves the dugout to walk to the bullpen in the middle of the fourth inning during the game against Michigan on Saturday, Apr. 1. Hartleb broke the program record for wins (519) the following day.

[Photo] Dan Hartleb swings for Illinois program record

April 3, 2023
Freshman pitcher Julius Sanchez hands over the ball in the top of the second inning during the game against Michigan on Saturday. Michigan scored three runs during the inning, and their early lead contributed to a loss for Illinois with a final score of 10-5.

[Photo] Illinois drops 2 of 3 in home series against Michigan

April 2, 2023
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[Photo] College Media Madness vs. The Daily Illini

March 17, 2023
A squirrel sits on a tree on the main quad. In 1901, around 100 squirrels were added to campus, and the population has since drastically increased.

[Photo] What’s with the squirrels on campus?

March 20, 2023
Illinois mens basketball team huddles.

[Photo] Column | What they notice in March

March 9, 2023
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[Photo] Altgeld Bell Tower to be silent for next few years

March 1, 2023
Senior Connor McCool flips during his first-place floor routine on Feb. 4, scoring 14.400 points.

[Photo] Who’s the coolest McCool in the gym?

February 28, 2023
Sarah Landriau, senior in Engineering, shows differential carriers that were machined by the Illini Motorsports team.

[Photo] A pit stop in Illini Motorsport’s garage

February 28, 2023
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Building is located on the North Quad off of Wright Street. The building is now the Uniiversitys first net zero energy building on campus, meaning it uses no more energy than it produces via its own methods, such as the solar panels located on the roof.

[Photo] ECEB reaches net-zero energy status

February 28, 2023
Afternoon traffic walks through the Ikenberry Commons on Feb. 15. The Ikenberry Commons is home to many options for dorms, most of which house freshman.

[Photo] Dorm life: A rite of passage for every Illini

February 23, 2023
Guard Jayden Epps faces off against Indiana guard Jalen Hood on Jan. 19. The Illini suffered another defeat by the Hoosiers on Saturday.

[Photo] Column | Bloomington, Ind. is no fun anyways…

February 20, 2023
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins attempts a jump shot against Indiana on Jan. 19.

[Photo] Illinois remains on verge of best-of-the-rest in the Big Ten

February 18, 2023
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