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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.

Students, friends and family walk out of Weston Hall during a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Columnist Megan Harding writes on the benefits that makes university housing the top choice to live in on campus.

[Photo] Opinion | On-campus living deserves a revamp

By Megan Harding, Assistant Opinions Editor February 20, 2023
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[Photo] Best tattoo shop: No Regrets Tattoos

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor November 4, 2022
FAA freshman Trey McCallister and Sachi Tillu, freshman in LAS prepare pumpkins to be smashed at Red Herring on Sunday. 
The Student for Environmental Concern's held its first pumpkin smashing event supported by SCARCE.

[Photo] SECS hosts sustainable pumpkin smashing event

By Alyssa Shih, Contributing writer November 7, 2022
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[Photo] Neon Trees concert leaves everybody talking

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting October 14, 2022
Demonstrators assemble at the front of the Champaign County Courthouse after a march for women's rights on Sunday.

[Photo] C-U holds sixth annual Women’s March

By Lisa Chasanov, Contributing Writer October 3, 2022
A pride parade festival member hands out leighs to the community during the pride parade on Saturday.

[Photo] CU Pride Fest empowers LGBTQ+ community

By Lillie Salas, Contributing Writer October 2, 2022
Athletics Director Josh Whitman sits on the bleachers during Illini Classic Track meet on April 9. Whitman hosted his annual media roundtable on June 21 to recap the 2022-23 season for Illini sports.

[Photo] UI suspends Division I hockey efforts

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2022
Eric Semelroth and Jean Lachant walk around the Illini Media office during the newsroom and studio tour on Friday. Illini Media alumni discuss the future of student media in a more digital world.

[Photo] Illini Media Company alumni reflect on future of student media

By JP Legarte, Investigative News & Longform Editor April 13, 2022
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