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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
Rising fifth-year Amelia Knight strikes a pose as she dismounts the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Across the sea with Amelia Knight as she returns for a fifth year

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
Josh Spinner and Hotel Fiction performing at the Brook & The Bluff Concert, hosted at Canopy Club on April 5.

[Photo] The Brook & The Bluff captivate The Canopy Club with dynamic melodies, electrifying energy

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • April 8, 2024
#30 Lauren Wiles pitches in a game against SIUE on March 27. Illinois would win the game 19-9 after 6 innings.

[Photo] Windy afternoon match with Northwestern ends in 5-1 victory for Illinois women’s tennis

By Conor Blount, Senior Sports Writer • April 5, 2024
Illinois Senior Amelia Knight prepares before competing on the beam in a gymnastics meet on Feb. 18.

[Photo] Second round finish caps off 2024 season for Illinois women’s gymnastics

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • April 5, 2024
Senior guard Makira Cook walks out for starting lineups on Feb. 9 against Northwestern. Cook led the Illini with 27 points in the April 3 win over Villanova.

[Photo] Backcourt dominance leads Illinois over Villanova in WBIT final

By Adam Rosen and Tess Eken • April 3, 2024
Illinois line up before a game against SIUE on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois softball swept by Minnesota at home

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • March 31, 2024
Illini softball team gathers for a motivational huddle before the game on Mar. 27.

[Photo] Illinois softball returns for 7-game homestand

By Ben Fader, On-Air Editor • March 26, 2024
Manalo’s Pizza & Empanadas is located at 1115 W. Oregon St. in Urbana and is loved by the local community for its top-notch pies.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Pizza: Manolo’s Pizza & Empanadas

By Stephanie Orellana, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
A fresh sandwich from The Bread Company, a bread bakery located at 706 S. Goodwin Ave., on March 5.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Date Spot: The Bread Company

By Ella Narag, News Editor • March 28, 2024
Amelia Knight celebrates her uneven bars routine against Minnesota on Feb. 18.

[Photo] No. 24 Illinois women’s gymnastics heads to Alabama for penultimate meet of year

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • March 8, 2024
Redshirt junior INF Drake Westcott bats the ball during the game against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.

[Photo] 12 Illini to compete in national championships, Kyprianou named Coach of the Year

By Brendan Gallian and Mazen Morrar • March 1, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins takes in the victory at the end of the second half against Minnesota on Wednesday.

[Photo] No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball outshines Minnesota 105-97 in fiery Champaign clash

By James Kim, Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
Junior guard Adalia McKenzie makes her way closer to the hoop as the Illinois takes on Maryland on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Illinois travels to Iowa City for date with Caitlin Clark’s No. 4 Iowa

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor • February 25, 2024
Junior guard Adalia McKenzie starts an offensive drive against Maryland's defense on Feb. 11

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball upsets No. 14 Indiana with huge 20-point victory

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • February 19, 2024
Graduate all-around Mia Townes prepares for her beam routine with chalk during the meet against Rutgers on Feb. 4.

[Photo] No. 27 Illinois women’s gymnastics gears up to travel to St. Louis

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024
Junior Adalia McKenzie shoots the ball during the game against Maryland on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball finishes on top in 15-point road win against Penn State

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • February 16, 2024
Senior all-around Abby Mueller competes against Michigan State at Rutgers on Feb. 4.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois women’s gymnastics suffers close loss by No. 10 Michigan State

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • February 12, 2024
Junior guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles and defenses against Maryland yesterday.

[Photo] Notes, player grades from Illinois women’s basketball second loss against Maryland

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024
Fifth year center Camille Hobby focus on the court during the game against Maryland yesterday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls to Maryland in second season matchup

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024
Graduate all-around Mia Townes tries to stay balanced on the beam against Rutgers on Feb. 4. Townes fell on the beam, which has not happened in two years.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois women’s gymnastics prepares to take on No. 10 Michigan State 

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • February 9, 2024
All-around Mia Townes poses next to the beam against Rutgers on Sunday.

[Photo] No. 25 Illinois women’s gymnastics prepares to take on No. 11 Ohio State

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • January 29, 2024
All-around senior Kaitlyn Ewald poses as she performs on the balance beam at Huff Hall on Sunday.

[Photo] No. 24 Illinois women’s gymnastics earns victory over Rutgers  

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • February 6, 2024
Guard Torey Allen congratulates forward Shay Bollin in a Womens basketball game against St. Peters. 11.16.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball looks for positives amid 8-9 start

By Mathias Spitzer, Staff Writer • January 19, 2024
Head coach Shauna Green coaches from the side of the court as Illinois goes up against St. Peters on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Making a difference for the program: Shauna Green’s time at Illinois so far

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • January 18, 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
Senior forward Kendall Bostic and junior guard Adalia McKenzie celebrate their lead against St. Peter's by bumping chests in midair on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Illinois womenʼs basketball prepares for midweek jaunt with Central Connecticut State

By Mathias Spitzer, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
Guard Terrence Shannon Jr. powers through two Southern players in the second half on Sunday. Despite an early foul limiting his first-half playing time, Shannon emerged as the top scorer of the night, tallying 24 points.

[Photo] No. 23 Illinois men’s basketball grabs fourth win in 88-60 night against Southern

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2023
The runway ended with the models striking a pose in front of Alma Mater.

Gallery | TFN brings fashion display to Green Street in promotion for CFE

By Jacoby Banks-Hull, Stephanie Orellana and Emma Pyatt • November 17, 2023
Sophomore forward Shay Bollin takes a jump shot against Saint Peter's defense during the fourth quarter. Bollin finished the night with 14 points.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball rebounds with lunchtime beatdown of Saint Peter’s

By Mathias Spitzer, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023
Postdoctoral researchers Seemesh Bhaskar, Renato Azevedo and Samuel Olatunji stand in front of the fountain at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center for Homecoming Kickoff on Oct. 15. Official Homecoming events occurred from Oct. 15-22.

Gallery | Homecoming 2023 recap

By James Hoeck, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Alyssa Shih and Matt Stepp • October 28, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry spikes in the first set against Indiana players at Huff Hall on Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball puts 4-game win streak on the line against No. 16 Purdue

By Eric Brewer, Staff Writer • October 28, 2023
Illinois basketball teams comes out to shoot some hoops with Kappa Alpha Theta on Tuesday.

[Photo] Theta Hoops scores successful fundraiser for children in foster care

By Hunter Farnham, Contributing writer • October 24, 2023
The sun shines on KAMS located on E. Green Street on Oct. 17, 2023, as cars drive by.

[Photo] Opinion | Why I’m taking my dad to KAMS

By Janessa Mosqueda, Columnist • October 17, 2023
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[Photo] Best places to score a meal, watch Homecoming game

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
Advocates, students and members of the community gather in front of the Alma Mater statue on Thursday as Students for Justice in Palestine hold a protest.

[Photo] SJP, community members hold Palestine solidarity rally

By Lisa Chasanov, Ella Narag and Jessie Wang • October 12, 2023
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