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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

Jonathan Alday

Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor

My name is Jonathan Alday and I am a sophomore in Political Science with minors in Latino/a Studies and Food & Agribuisiness Management. This is my second year with The Daily Illini and have enjoyed every single story I get to write and all the people I get to work with. As a freshman, I covered swimming and diving, wrestling and gymnastics before I began working as Assistant Sports Editor covering Illinois football. Outside of the newsroom, I work at the University YMCA, play violin in the UI Philharmonia and love to cook! If you’d like to chat about writing for the DI, Illinois sports or just being a student, feel free to email me at [email protected].

The Illinois football team lines up on the North endzone as they celebrate their Homecoming victory against Minnesota on Saturday.

Illinois football selected to ReliaQuest Bowl

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2022
Senior tight end Luke Ford and other Illinois football players sing “Hail to the Orange” with fans as they celebrate their win against Iowa on Saturday.

Packed Memorial Stadium brings renewed energy

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor October 11, 2022
Junior defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates with sophomore defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton during game against Wyoming.

Illinois defense inspires win at Camp Randall

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2022
Tips, resources for students navigating the C-U housing market

Tips, resources for students navigating the C-U housing market

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2022
Senior defensive back Tailon Leitzsey attempts to run past a Wyoming opponent during the game on Saturday.

Illinois aims to finish nonconference play undefeated

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2022
Sophomore guard RJ Melendez looks to pass the ball during the game against Michigan on Jan. 14.

Hispanic student-athletes lead Illini in 2022

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2022
The dodgeball intramural team celebrate their championship win on April 14. Dodgeball is one of may intramural teams offered at the University with others including flag football, soccer, basketball and more.

Intramurals offer friendly athletics environment

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor July 7, 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.

UI suspends Division I hockey efforts

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2022
ILLordle: Play now