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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!

Jennifer Yoon, junior in AHS, sits on her skateboard talking to Zayaan Ali (left), junior in Engineering, and David Ha (back), junior in AHS.

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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

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • April 5, 2023
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[Photo] UPDATE: Champaign municipal elections voter’s guide 2023

By Lisa Chasanov and Aidan Sadovi • April 4, 2023
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[Photo] DOJ weighs in on transgender health care case

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer • 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

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • 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

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • April 2, 2023
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[Photo] College Media Madness vs. The Daily Illini

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief • 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?

By Matt Troher, Assistant Features Editor • March 20, 2023
Illinois mens basketball team huddles.

[Photo] Column | What they notice in March

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
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[Photo] Altgeld Bell Tower to be silent for next few years

By Jessie Wang, Staff Writer • March 2, 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?

By Matthew Sinele, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
Vedant Thakar, sophomore in Engineering, machines a bracket for the corner assembly – which connects the suspension to the wheels – of this years car. Illini Motorsports primarily works out of the Engineering Student Project Laboratory, located near the Loomis Laboratory of Physics.

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

By Azucena Gama, Staff Writer • 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

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer • 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

By Nicole Littlefield and Tianxin Li • 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…

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • 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

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023
Mayotte on the parallel bars.

[Photo] Gallery | Men's gymnastics defeats Penn State at home

February 5, 2023
Mayotte on the parallel bars.

Gallery | Men’s gymnastics defeats Penn State at home

By Jacob Slabosz, Photo Editor • February 5, 2023
Fifth-year forward Matthew Mayer makes a jump shot against Nebraska on Tuesday. The Illini and Iowa were neck and neck during Saturdays away game, which ended in a 79-81 defeat for the Illini.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball loses out against Iowa in close, foul-ridden road clash

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • February 4, 2023
After the game, the band performs Oskee Wow Wow. The final score was 72-56 in favor of the Illini.

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February 3, 2023
Redshirt sophomore forward Dain Dainja, fifth-year senior guard Matthew Mayer and junior forward Coleman Hawkins watch the hype video shown before the game against Nebraska on Tuesday.

Gallery | Illinois basketball defeats Nebraska 72-56

By Jacob Slabosz and Sidney Malone • January 31, 2023
Freshman guard Sencire Harris dunks during the second half against Nebraska on Tuesday. The dunk, made with help from Terrence Shannon Jr., helped the Illini to pull ahead, making the score 52-50.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball outlasts Nebraska at home

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • January 31, 2023
Freshman guard Jayden Epps takes a shot against Indiana on Jan. 19. On Saturday, Epps finished the game against Wisconsin with 13 points on 5-10 shooting.

[Photo] Player grades from Illinois’ 10-point win over Wisconsin

January 28, 2023
On Saturday, there was a collsion involving two cars at the intersection of South Wright and Green Streets.

[Photo] Two vehicles collide at corner of Green and Wright intersection 

January 28, 2023
Fifth-year forward Matthew Mayer attempts to block a layup from Indianas Malik Reneau on Jan. 19. Mayer had a solid performance on Saturday against Wisconsin, helping to lead the Illini to a 61-51 win.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball overcomes slow start to defeat Wisconsin 61-51 on the road

January 28, 2023
Junior guard Genesis Bryan goes for a layup against Indiana on Jan. 18, making the score 47-40 Indiana. The Illini will face off against Purdue on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball looks to bring win streak back to Champaign with matchup against Purdue

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023
At Gather Illinois, an apartment complex located off of North Lincoln Avenue in Urbana, lights can be seen on at night. Due to recent events, electricity prices for Urbana residents has increased drastically to approximately three times the price of the last two years.

[Photo] Urbana residential energy rates triple

By Michael Bales, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023
Redshirt sophomore Dain Dainja tips off against Indiana on Thursday. The Illini fell short to the Hoosiers, with the final score being 80-65.

[Photo] Column | The bad will slip away, these losses will be forgotten

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 23, 2023
Junior guard Makira Cook makes a layup against Indiana on Wednesday. Since transferring to Illinois, Cook has had an immense impact on Illinois, including helping the team gain its first ranking in years.

[Photo] Let her Cook

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Junior guard Genesis Bryant makes a layup against Indiana on Wednesday, making the score 40-47 in favor of Indiana. During six of the eight games in which she was a starter, Bryant scored 18 or more points.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball looking to bounce back with trip to Evanston

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2023
The Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center is located at the corner of South Fourth Street and Peabody Drive. The facility houses a strength and conditioning complex and a grand lobby, among other amenities.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | End the Student Athletic Facilities Fee

January 20, 2023
Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. had an early layup against Indiana on Thursday, making the score 4-0 in favor of Illinois. Illinois couldnt keep up with the Hoosiers, as the final score was 80-65.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball falls 80-65 against Indiana, has winning streak snapped at home

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • January 19, 2023
Junior guard Genesis Bryant goes for a layup against Indiana on Wednesday. The shot was good, making the score 40-47 in favor of Indiana.

[Photo] No. 21 Illinois falls to No. 6 Indiana despite fourth quarter surge

By Conor Blount, Associate Sports Editor • January 18, 2023
Forage Kitchen, located off of East Green Street, serves healthy, vegetarian and vegan foods to University students. According to Founder and President Henry Aschauer, the restaurant is dedicated to providing food options that are both nutritious and delicious.

[Photo] Forage Kitchen flavors Champaign-Urbana community, food

By Kylie Corral, buzz Editor • January 20, 2023
UI students packed into the Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union by the hundreds to watch the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands on Friday. Students cheered as Lautari Martínez kicked the winning penalty shot, securing Argentinas victory over the Netherlands.

[Photo] Students take study break, gather to watch World Cup

By Lika Lezhava, Assistant News Editor • December 9, 2022
Students give their response to the renovations of Altgeld Hall that was approved in March 2019 by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

[Photo] Students respond to planned renovations to Altgeld Hall

By Lisa Chasanov, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022
Illini tower, located on Chalmers Street, is an option for those who want University Private Certified Housing.

[Photo] Illini Tower RAs given incentives for students to write positive reviews

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022

‘Fighting Illini, Fighting Waste’ event helps UI recycle

By Jacob Slabosz, Staff Writer • November 17, 2022
A look at campaign finances of local political candidates

A look at campaign finances of local political candidates

By Lilli Bresnahan, Jacob Slabosz, Aidan Sadovi and Park Mitchell • November 14, 2022
A quinceañera dress is showcased at Spurlock Museum’s exhibit, “Quinceañeras: Celebration, Joy, and Ethnic Pride, that opened on Sept. 24 and will be on display until Dec. 4.

[Photo] Spurlock quinceañera exhibit brings valuable representation to UI

By Lillie Silas, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Best Off-Campus Bar: The Blind Pig Brewery

By Maaike Niekerk, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best Live Music Venue: The Canopy Club

By Sydney Wood, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best Bus Stop: Illini Union

By Alexis Ramirez, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best Burger: Farren’s Pub

By Caroline Sweeney, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
Writer and media personality Matt Walsh gives a speech at Gregory Hall on Oct. 6. Columnist

[Photo] Opinion | Political polarization is pointless

By Dan Kibler, Columnist • November 9, 2022
The ARC hosted a polling location on the west end of the building on Nov. 8. The line of voters made its way out of the door and wrapped east toward the outdoor pool.

[Photo] Election spotlight: Champaign County Clerk race

By Yuzhu Liu, Assistant Features Editor • November 8, 2022
Various political campaign signs were posted at the north end of the main quad on Nov. 3.

[Photo] Live Updates: Champaign County election results

By Matt Troher and Kiran Bond • November 8, 2022
Voters wait in line at the Illini Union on Nov. 8. The line began on the west end of the building and wrapped around the northeast corner of the main hallway.

[Photo] Champaign voters flock to Illini Union

By Lika Lezhava, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022
Voters wait in line outside of the ARC to cast their votes on Nov. 8.

[Photo] First-time voters share their experience at the polls

By Marta Narag, Staff Writer • November 8, 2022
Campaign signs outside of the Siebel Center for Design on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Election spotlight: Champaign County Executive

By Jessie Wang and Vivian La • November 8, 2022
Campaign signs placed in front of the Illini Union on Nov. 3.

[Photo] 2022 Midterm Elections: Live updates prior to poll close

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 8, 2022
People attend the Champaign County Clerk forum featuring Democrat Aaron Ammons and Republican Terrence Stuber on Oct. 25.

[Photo] County clerk contenders discuss election security at candidate forum

By Aidan Sadovi and Lisa Chasanov • November 7, 2022
CU fire department post outside 901 S. Fourth St. as residents evacuate the building on Thursday. The fire was caused by a trash bin catching flame in an apartment which alerted the fire department but the bin was put out through the units sprinkler system.

[Photo] Fire reported at 901 S Fourth St. in Champaign

By Aidan Sadovi, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
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