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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
James Hoeck

James Hoeck, Photo Editor

Heyo! I am James Hoeck, a third-year undergraduate student in photography with a minor in media. I have been a part of Illini Media for two years, starting back in fall 2021. I hold the position of Photo Editor here at The Daily Illini. I also work as Photo Editor for Illini Media’s Illio Yearbook. There is a good chance you will see me out and about on campus taking photos for my personal work or for The DI and/or Illio! If you want to check out more of my work, visit my socials linked below.

Illinois clashes with Michigan at Memorial Stadium during the third quarter of Saturday's game. The Illini defeated the Wolverienes 21-7.

[Photo] No. 22 Illinois mimics history with 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • October 19, 2024
Attendees stand at Anniversary Plaza outside the Illini Union as SJP speakers inform those listening in regard to the loss of life in Palestine during the memorial event on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Students hold vigil remembering Gaza’s dead for Oct. 7

By Jude Panlilio and Alice Mei • October 9, 2024
Elevator maintenance occurs after an electrical fire ignites within an elevator inside the Chemistry Annex located on S Matthews Ave on Friday night.

[Photo] Elevator electrical issue causes evacuation at Chemistry Annex

By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 4, 2024
Professor Jim Best in his office located at the Natural History Building in Urbana during a rainy Sept. 23, 2024 with his recently released book "The World Atlas of Rivers, Estuaries, and Deltas."

[Photo] UI professor speaks on new atlas

By Naveed Ahmed, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
X Ambassadors lead singer Sam Harris adjusts his ear piece as he approaches the mic at Canopy Club during Pygmalion on Friday.

[Photo] X Ambassadors bring energetic performance, Pygmalion headliner

By Andrew Shevlin, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
After a touchdown against Central Michigan from senior wide receiver Pat Bryant, senior offensive lineman Zy Crisler lifts Bryant to the air in celebration on Saturday. The Illini defeated the Chippewas 30-9 during homecoming at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Illinois football advances to 3-0 with Homecoming win over Central Michigan

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • September 14, 2024
SEIU protest outside of Ikenberry on April 29, 2022.

[Photo] University building workers vote to strike

By Alice Mei, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
Divino Niño play at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana during PYGMALION 2023 on Sept. 22, 2023.

[Photo] Pygmalion founder talks beginnings ahead of 20th anniversary 

By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 10, 2024
Marching Illini plays in front of the Alice Campbell Alumni Center as the fountain was dyed orange on Oct. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Family guide to navigating Homecoming events

By Mackenzie Wranovics, Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
Quarterback Luke Altmyer waits for a snap on Sept. 2, 2023.

[Photo] Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Helmet communication for NCAA

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • September 3, 2024
Students walk to class as Foellinger Auditorium exterior is blocked off in response to vandalism upon the building’s columns.

[Photo] UIPD investigating criminal damage to Foellinger Auditorium

By Jessie Wang and Alice Mei • August 28, 2024
Protestors link together in the rain during a protest at Alma Matter on Aug. 26. The protest was in support of Palestine and called out for the University to divest.

[Photo] Campus RSOs express concern for revised University protest policies

By Mary Piacente, News Editor • August 26, 2024
Divino Niño play at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana during PYGMALION 2023 on Sept. 22, 2023.

[Photo] C-U music guide for this fall

August 15, 2024
Running back Reggie Love III during the first quarter against Toledo on Sept. 2, 2023, starting off the first game of the season.

[Photo] First east, now west: Big Ten expansion enhances football conference

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • August 15, 2024
grentperez pours his heart out with his singing at Lollapalooza.

Lollapalooza 2024 greets grentperez

By James Hoeck, Photo Editor • August 5, 2024
grentperez pours his heart out with his singing at Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Lollapalooza 2024 greets grentperez during day 4

August 5, 2024
Vic Fuentes skips forward with guitar in hand.

Gallery | Pierce the Veil shines during golden hour performance

By James Hoeck, Photo Editor • August 5, 2024
Yukina vocalizes in a harsh tone for the Jpop-rock concert.

Gallery | HANABIE. rock out on stage during day 4 of Lollapalooza 2024

By James Hoeck, Photo Editor • August 5, 2024
Vic Fuentes, lead singer of Pierce the Veil points out to the fans and festival goers as he holds his guitar during their Lollapalooza concert on Sunday.

[Photo] Pierce The Veil carried out blazing post-hardcore set on T-Mobile stage Sunday

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 5, 2024
sundial duo Jisu Kim and Dorothy Chan visit Chicago during Lollapalooza 2024 where they performed at the Bud Light stage on Aug. 2.

[Photo] “As artists, it’s our job to portray ourselves as who we are, not who we want to be”

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 5, 2024
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus closes out Lollapalooza 2024 alongside his bandmates at the T-Mobile stage in Grant Park on Sunday night.

[Photo] Review | Blink-182’s performance distastefully closes Lollapalooza

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 5, 2024
Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin also known as Cults. The pop band played at Lollapalooza on Sunday.

[Photo] Cults speaks on decade-long success, performs intimate set on Bacardi stage

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 4, 2024
HANABIE. members (left to right) Hettsu, Matsuri, Yukina and Chika together before their Lollapalooza set at the T-Mobile set on Sunday.

[Photo] HANABIE. converses about unique aesthetic, Lollapalooza performance as heavy metal girl group

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 4, 2024
Hippo Campus lead singer Jack Luppen takes to the mic alongside the rest of the indie-rock band at the IHG stage during day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Hippo Campus provides audience with core memories in heartfelt performance 

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 4, 2024
Future and Metro Boomin on Bud Light stage talk together during third day of Lollaplooza on Aug. 3.

[Photo] Review | Future, Metro Boomin perform disappointing headline set Saturday night

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 4, 2024
TV Girl concert goers jam out to their Bud Light stage debut on Saturday during day 3 of Lollapalooza

[Photo] Lollapalooza day 3 recap

By Ella Narag and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • August 4, 2024
Ethel Cain waves to those attending her set as she approaches the mic to start her performance for day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Ethel Cain delivers passionate performance at IHG stage Saturday

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 4, 2024
TV Girl lead, Brad Petering hits his vape during the opening of his set at the Bud Light Stage in Grant Park on day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] TV Girl performs diverse set at Bud Light stage Saturday afternoon

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 4, 2024
Briston Maroney plays their guitar as their outfit flows in the wind during their set at IHG during day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Briston Maroney displays loyalty, humanity in indie-rock set

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 3, 2024
2024 Lollapalooza

Skrillex starts off day 3 of Lollapalooza

By James Hoeck, Photo Editor • August 3, 2024
A festival goer bops their head as Skrillex’s set begins.

[Photo] Skrillex

August 3, 2024
Riovaz checks out the crowd at the Bacardi stage during his set on Thursday, the first day of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Riovaz talks Lollapalooza performance, unreleased music, future goals

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 3, 2024
Mckenna Grace on stage at the Toyota Music Den during Lollapalooza day 2 on Thursday.

[Photo] Lollapalooza 2024 day 2 recap

By Ella Narag and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • August 3, 2024
Stray Kids meet Lollapalooza at the Bud Light Stage on Friday for a closing performance.

[Photo] Review | Stray Kids headlines Lollapalooza Friday night with high-energy, extravagant production

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 3, 2024
National Parks band members Sydney Macfarlane, Cam Brannelly and Brady Parks at Lollapalooza. Not Photographed: Megan Taylor Parks

[Photo] The National Parks talks new album, Lollapalooza set

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 2, 2024
Laufey and the Chicago Philharmonic perform in unison at the Bud Light stage on Friday during day 2 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Laufey stuns audience with Chicago Philharmonic performance 

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 3, 2024
Tiny Habits take to the BMI stage during day 2 of Lollapalooza on Thursday.

[Photo] Tiny Habits offers humble, refreshing point of view in both interview, performance

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 2, 2024
Walter the Producer chats with The Daily Illini about process of developing his tracks during day 2 of Lollapalooza on Friday.

[Photo] Walter The Producer discusses new album, creative process

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 2, 2024
Lollapalooza festival goers line up for a photo in front of the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain in Grant Park during day one of Lollapalooza on Aug. 1.

[Photo] Lollapalooza 2024 day 1 recap

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 2, 2024
Gallery | Blondshell performs at Lollapalooza day 1

Gallery | Blondshell performs at Lollapalooza day 1

By James Hoeck, Photo Editor • August 2, 2024
Mens Basketball | Illinois vs Iowa

[Photo] blondshell

August 2, 2024
Standing on top of a brutalist structure, Labrinth’s music hits Lollapalooza festival goers’ ears at the T-Mobile stage on Aug. 1.

[Photo] Labrinth performs expansive set at T-Mobile stage

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 2, 2024
Blondshell takes to the Bacardi stage on Aug. 1 during the 2024 Lollapalooza music festival.

[Photo] Blondshell delivers powerful set, talks Lollapalooza performance

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • August 2, 2024
Hozier closes Lollapalooza 2024 day one with a performance at the Bud Light stage at 8:30 p.m. Hozier’s set included many well-known favorites as well as a new unreleased track during the opening of his performance.

[Photo] Hozier moves with heavy passion, energy in opening night of Lollapalooza

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • August 2, 2024
The Block I cheers on the Illini defense during the second quarter against Toledo on Sept. 2, 2023.

[Photo] Ever so Illini: Top tips to embrace the orange and blue

By Ella Narag, Special Sections Editor • July 29, 2024
Orange Krush gather together as the starting lineup is introduced during a senior night men's basketball game at the State Farm Center on March 5.

[Photo] Orange Krush: More than just a student section

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • July 29, 2024
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