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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

I am James Hoeck, a senior in photography with a minor in media. I have been a part of Illini Media for over three years starting back in fall 2021. I hold the position of photo editor here at The Daily Illini overseeing our photo department. I also work as photo editor and editor-in-chief for Illini Media’s yearbook, The Illio. There is a good chance you will see me out and about on campus taking photos! If you want to check out more of my work, visit my linked socials and portfolio website. For inquiries, contact me at my attached email.

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
Leslie David Baker holds a pretzel given by a fan during “The Office” Q&A event on Monday. Baker shared his past career choices before becoming an actor and starring in the hit TV show “The Office.”

[Photo] Did I stutter: ‘The Office’ actors visit Foellinger Auditorium

By Ashleigh Kendrick, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2022
A banner for the Asian American Cultural Center is displayed inside the entrance of the center. The department of Asian American Studies and the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory will be hosting an “Asian America Otherwise” conference from May 6-7.

[Photo] Upcoming conference at UI to address anti-Asian racism

By Vivian La, Assistant News Editor • Apr 27, 2022
Senior distance runner Emma Milburn runs alongside freshman distance runner Annalyssa Crain during the Illini Classic meet on April 9. The Illini will be hosting an invitational on Friday and Saturday featuring other teams from Illinois State, SIUE and more.

[Photo] Illinois track & field return for final home meet of 2021-2022 season

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Apr 22, 2022
Illini soccer team athletes embrace each other after the senior day game on Oct. 23. The Illini soccer athletes dominated matches against Illinois State and Indiana on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer earns dominant wins against Illinois State, Indiana in exhibition matches

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 16, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa performs on the balance beam during a meet against Central Michigan, Northern Illinois and Boise State on March 4. Takekawa placed 20th on uneven bars during her final performance of the season at Fort Worth, Texas.

[Photo] Illinois women’s gymnastics leaves its mark on the national stage, concludes 2021-2022 season

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 14, 2022
Junior Mia Townes poses on the beam for her event during the meet against Central Michigan, Boise State and Northern Illinois on March 4. Townes and junior Mia Takekawa heads down to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the NCAA Women’s National Championship from Thursday to Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois gears up for national stage, travels to NCAA Women’s National Championship

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 13, 2022
Senior distance runner Michael Madiol runs during the Illini Classic on Saturday. The Illini heads to California for the Mt. Sac Relays on from Thursday to Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois track & field ‘taking advantage of the warmer weather,’ sets its sights on event titles at competitive Mt. Sac Relays

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Apr 14, 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 • Apr 13, 2022
Former executive director of Illini Media Kit Donahue reacts to the unveiling of her personalized paver stone on Sunday. Donahue worked for Illini Media for 37 years.

Gallery | Celebrating 150 Years, Illini Media Hall of Fame

By Sydney Laput, James Hoeck and Cameron Krasucki • Apr 13, 2022
Illini Esports President and ACES research assistant, AJ Taylor and Illini Esports community director Alec Forest-Pierson discuss hosting a LAN party at the Union on Saturday which consisted of cosplay contests and raffles among the many games being played.

[Photo] Spring Semester LAN unites gamers across campus

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 10, 2022
Charlie ‘Chaaaarlie’ Tang, senior in LAS, is a competitive Esports gamer who plays for the University’s Esports team. Tang specializes in the game "Valorant" and ranks in the top 4,000th in the game within the North America region

[Photo] Charlie ‘Chaaaarlie’ Tang dreams of professional ‘Valorant’ career

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 11, 2022
Kamila Glowacki plays her guitar by Oregon Street and Goodwin Avenue on April 5. Glowacki, founder of the band Nectar and alum from the University, provides insight to her positive relationship with the C-U area, which often inspires the creation of her songs.

[Photo] Local musician, artist embraces CU charm

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • Apr 13, 2022
Students were notified of an assault around 308 East Armory building on March 29. The offender claimed to be a maintenance worker and proceeded to enter the building, touching the student’s leg without consent.

[Photo] UI student battered in apartment by man posing as maintenance worker

By Willie Cui and Lilli Bresnahan • Apr 5, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa performs her beam routine during the competition against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. Takekawa scored 9.950 for bars during the NCAA Regionals on Thursday, and the Illini overall placing fourth.

[Photo] Illinois places fourth in NCAA women’s gymnastics Seattle Regional: Takekawa, Townes earn National Championship bids

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 4, 2022
A new RSO, the GWS Club, meets at the Gender & Women's Studies building every other week to provide students interactions with social justice and gender equality activities on campus.

[Photo] New club connects students, GWS department with social justice issues

By Vivian La, Assistant News Editor • Apr 4, 2022
Lucy Economos, senior in LAS, performs at the rehearsal for “Legally Blonde" in Lincoln Hall on Wednesday. Economos and other members from the production talk about their involvement and enthusiasm for the musical.

[Photo] Illinois Student Musicals make ‘orange the new pink’ for Legally Blonde production

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • Mar 31, 2022
Junior Mia Townes poses during her beam event against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. The Illini will be heading to Seattle for the NCAA Regions from Thursday to Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s gymnastics looks to leave their mark at NCAA Seattle Regional

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 31, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa poses at the end of her floor exercise routine during the competition against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois on March 4. Takekawa has played a major role for the team with recently being named the 2022 All-Team Big Ten.

[Photo] Illinois women’s gymnastics prepares for Big Ten Championships in Ohio

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 19, 2022
The Illini basketball team applaud after the playing of "Hail to the Orange" at the end of a match against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini went on to break an 11-game losing streak during the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday against the Badgers.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball lights it up from downtown in Big Ten Tournament victory over Wisconsin

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2022
Guard, Aaliyha Nye, receives a pass against Florida State on December 2nd. Nye goes on to play a prominent role shooting three's against the Badgers on Wednesday resulting in a win.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball starters shine against Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 3, 2022
Forward Kendall Bostic hugs forward Geovanna Lopes during the senior ceremony after the game against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini will be up against Wisconsin for the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.

[Photo] 14-seed Illinois women’s basketball opens Big Ten tournament with matchup against 11-seed Wisconsin

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 2, 2022
Guard, Sara Anastasieska, drives through the court during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Anastasiek will be honored alongside senior teammates, Eva Rubin and Geovanna Lopes during the upcoming home game against Rutgers.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to play Rutgers in final game of regular season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 27, 2022
Leon Dash, professor within the college of media, has shaped his professional career in journalism by telling stories of his many interactions that he has made within his life and career.

[Photo] Professor Leon Dash discusses decorated journalism career

By Fizza Hassan, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2022
Distance runner Logan Hall gets ready for his event during the Illini Classic meet on Friday. This will be the Illini's last indoor meet for the season and will be heading to Ohio for the Big Ten Championships this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois track & field wraps up indoor regular season with strong performances at home facilities

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Feb 20, 2022
Andres Munoz, student in the English Institute, discusses how online classes have been beneficial toward him understanding English through the use of headphones.

[Photo] Opinion | What’s your experience with online versus in-person courses?

By Samuel Rahman and Talia Duffy • Feb 23, 2022
Andrew Buckley, graduate student in FAA, practices playing his clarinet inside one of the auditoriums within the University's School of Music building. Buckley will be debuting his album, “Where We Go Next,” this spring at the Smith Memorial Hall.

[Photo] Krannert Center debut artist discusses musical journey

By Yuzhu Liu, Staff Writer • Feb 23, 2022
Guard Jayla Oden runs past a Nebraska opponent on Saturday. The Illini will be heading away to Purdue on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball travels to West Lafayette for a matchup with Purdue

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 17, 2022
Guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles the ball during the game against Nebraska on Saturday. The Illini will be hosting against Ohio State on Monday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball welcomes No. 18 Ohio State to State Farm Center

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 14, 2022
Freshman guard Adalia Mckenzie runs with the ball during the game against Nebraska on Saturday. Illinois lost to the Cornhuskers 82-63 making it their sixth consecutive loss.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball drops Big Ten matchup versus Nebraska

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Feb 13, 2022
Abby Cabush and Lauren Beard, athletes on the Illinois Swim & Dive team, walk their friends dog Daisy on the Main Quad Wednesday afternoon.

Gallery | Snow Day gives students a chance to decompress

By Sydney Laput, Cameron Krasucki, James Hoeck, Logan Hodson, Angel Saldivar and Brigida Dockus • Feb 4, 2022
Illinois Men's Tennis head coach, Brad Dancer talks with Gabrielius Guzauskas duirng the Fighting Illini Invite on Oct. 17. The Illini will be up against rival Ohio State on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis welcomes Big Ten rival Ohio State, Chicago State to Atkins Tennis Center

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • Jan 22, 2022
Illinois guard De’Myla Brown dribbles down the court at State Farm Center during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Brown led the team with 13 points against Ohio State today, but the Illini lost 90-69 in their first game of 2022.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls in first game of 2022 against Ohio State 90-69

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Jan 6, 2022
Guard De'Myla Brown attempts to pass an Eastern Kentucky player on Dec. 5. The Illini fall against the Tigers 84-65.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls in Braggin’ Rights game to Mizzou

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 22, 2021
Guard Adalia McKenzie runs down the court during the game against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 5. Illinois women's basketball will host the Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri tonight.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to host Braggin’ Rights game against Missouri

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 22, 2021
Guard Jada Peebles dribbles the ball during a game against Florida on Dec. 2. The Illini fall against SIU 66-51.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls to in-state foe Southern Illinois 66-51

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 19, 2021
Guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini will be up against Butler on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball is back in action versus Butler Bulldogs

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 12, 2021
Guard Adalia McKenzie prepares to shoot a free-throw during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini win against Butler 78-66 and are 5-5 overall.

[Photo] De’Myla Brown, Adalia McKenzie lead second half performance in 78-66 win over Butler

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 12, 2021
Center Geovana Lopes performs a layup during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. The Illini will be playing against Michigan on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball heads back on the road, opens conference play against Michigan State

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 9, 2021
Marwan Shamseldin, junior in LAS, talks about changes that he would make to the University of Illinois.

[Photo] Opinion | What would you change about UI?

By Nathaniel Langley and Matthew Krauter • Nov 10, 2021
Helene Simmons (left), freshman in ACES, and Hayden Fischer, freshman in LAS, discuss their thoughts on the correlation between Greek Life and sexual assault.

[Photo] Opinion | Does Greek life correlate with sexual assault?

By Samuel Rahman, Talia Duffy and Nathaniel Langley • Nov 9, 2021
Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer talks to Gabrielius Guzauskas during the Illini Invite Oct. 17. The team aims to end their fall season on a high note.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis splits up for weekend competitions, aims to end fall season on high note

By Drew Friberg, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2021
Defender Aleah Treiterer guards Rutgers player Oct. 23. The Illini fell 3-0 to the undefeated team for their final game of the season.

[Photo] Illinois soccer falls to Rutgers in final match of season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 23, 2021
Middle blocker Kylie Swanson readies herself during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 3. The team will take on Michigan at Huff Hall this Saturday for the first time in two years.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball welcomes Michigan to Huff Hall for first time in nearly two years

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Oct 23, 2021
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[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis travels to East Lansing, aims to bounce back after disappointing invite performances

By Drew Friberg, Contributing Writer • Oct 21, 2021
Redshirt junior Nic Meister serves the ball during the Fighting Illini Invite Sunday. The team saw mixed results over the weekend.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis hosts Fighting Illini Invite, sees mixed results over three-day event

By Drew Friberg, Contributing Writer • Oct 18, 2021
From left to right Valerie Villanueva (Junior in FAA), Mona Tang (Senior in LAS), Jane Pham and Kristina Nguyen (Juniors in LAS) share their thoughts on trick-or-treating.

[Photo] Opinion | How does CU feel about trick-or-treating?

By Nick Johnson and Axel Almanza • Oct 13, 2021
Ismail Ahmed is sophomore in ACES (left) and Abdallah Marzouki is also a sophomore who is in engineering (right) and they share their thoughts on homelessness.

[Photo] Opinion | What responsibility do we have for CU’s homeless?

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • Oct 13, 2021
The Alice Campbell fountain is dyed orange to kickoff homecoming week on Sunday. This year's homecoming will be a hybrid of in-person and online giving those who can not make it in-person a chance to participate.

[Photo] Editorial | Homecoming is quintessential for campus involvement

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • Oct 6, 2021
Marching Illini, Bret Bielema, and many more come together for the annual dyeing of the fountain as homecoming week starts. Community is Thursday's theme for homecoming week and students are encouraged to come out to the town and participate in Thursday Night Live.

[Photo] Downtown Champaign debuts Thursday Night Live, celebrates Homecoming with live music, art, more

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • Oct 6, 2021
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