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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

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Sophomore wide receiver Donny Navarro carries the ball at Illinois’ game against Rutgers at Memorial Stadium Saturday. Navarro emerged off of Illinois’ bench as a main contributor during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin, where he caught a slant pass and broke free for a 48-yard touchdown.

[Photo] Walk-on Navarro shines on offense this season

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 7, 2019
Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) celebrates after the Illini score at State Farm Center on Friday. Despite a slow start against Lewis in Friday’s exhibition, Illinois pulled through with 83-50 win.

[Photo] Illinois basketball has room for improvement ahead of Tuesday’s regular-season opener

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2019
Captured at Memorial Stadium on 02 Nov, 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

[Photo] Don’t count Illinois football out of a bowl game

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2019
Running back Dre Brown crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the Illini’s game against the Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium Saturday. The Illini rushed for 204 total yards and won 38-10.

[Photo] Illinois vs. Rutgers game notes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2019
The Illini celebrate their win at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Illinois beat Rutgers 38-10 after being tied 10-10 at halftime.

[Photo] Illinois moves one game closer to bowl berth after blowout of Rutgers

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Nov 4, 2019
Illinois’ Dre Brown attempts to run past Wisconsin’s Faion Hicks during the Homecoming game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19 where the Illini won 24-23. After two ACL injuries, Brown is back on the field and has proven to be a valuable asset to the Illini.

[Photo] Brown emerges as asset to Illini after ACL injuries

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Oct 31, 2019
Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illini's game versus Akron on Aug 31.

[Photo] Officials respond to Illini football player Oladipo domestic abuse allegations

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2019
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[Photo] Illini reveal their pregame rituals

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2019
Jacqueline Quade celebrates with the Illini Volleyball team after scoring a point at Huff Hall vs Minnesota on Oct. 9. Illinois lost to Penn State on Wednesday, 3-2.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Penn State

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 25, 2019
Ashley Fleming (12) celebrates with the Illini Volleyball team after scoring a point at Huff Hall vs. Indiana on Oct. 12.

[Photo] Illinois looks for upset at Penn State

By Gaby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Oct 23, 2019
Illinois wide receiver Trevon Sidney runs for a season-opener touchdown against Akron on Aug. 31. Sidney sustained an injury on his left leg on Oct. 5, ending his 2019 season.

[Photo] Sidney ends first Illini season early

By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 24, 2019
Captured at Preseason Camp on 30 Aug, 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

[Photo] Illinois women’s XC prepares for Big Ten championships

By Ivy Flores, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2019
Illinois celebrates its win against Wisconsin on Saturday. Soon after the victory, spectators of the game rushed the field.

[Photo] Illinois vs. Wisconsin game notes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 21, 2019
The Illini celebrate after defeating Indiana 3-0 on Saturday. The team will play Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Penn State this week.

[Photo] Illini prepare to play three top-10 teams

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 18, 2019
Defensive back Stan Green tackles a Michigan player at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Despite injury, Green has become an asset to the team in his final season.

[Photo] Stan Green’s return shows progress

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2019
Mica Allison (13) celebrates with the Illini volleyball team after scoring a point at Huff Hall against Indiana on Saturday. Allison, who transferred from Auburn University this season, brings a variety of position experience to the table.

[Photo] Allison brings versatile talent from Auburn to Champaign

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2019
The Illini men’s cross country team leads the pack during the Illini Open at the University Arboretum on Aug. 30. Illinois will head to Peoria, Illinois, to compete in the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois looks ahead to Bradley Pink Classic

By Savaughn Anderson, Contributing Writer • Oct 17, 2019
The Illini Women's Cross country team lined up at the starting line at the Illini Open on Aug 30.

[Photo] No. 20 Illinois set to run at Bradley Pink Classic, Pre-Nationals

By Sports Desk • Oct 16, 2019
Elizabeth Cablk defends the goal at the Illini Soccer field on Sep. 20 against Northwestern. When she's not on the field, Cablk enjoys baking.

[Photo] Illinois goalkeeper’s unusual path to the net

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer • Oct 15, 2019
The Illini bench during the Illinois game versus Michigan on Saturday. By going to the Homecoming game, you can ensure you make lifetime memories before leaving the University.

[Photo] Why you should go to the Homecoming football game

By Samantha Roberson, Social Media Director • Oct 14, 2019
Illinois fans cheer from the stands of Memorial Stadium on Sept. 14 during the Illinois game against Eastern Michigan. Though every student has their own personal perspective of the tradition, Homecoming Week is a celebration that brings the campus together.

[Photo] Nostalgia unites campus during Homecoming

By Meghan Lyons, Contributing Writer • Oct 14, 2019
Mica Allison (13) celebrates with her teammates after scoring during Illinois’ game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini swept

[Photo] Illinois takes down Indiana for 16th consecutive time in clean sweep

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 14, 2019
Illinois tight end Justice Williams jumps through Michigan defenders during the game against the Wolverines. The Illni lost 42-25.

[Photo] Illini close in on Wolverines, fall 42-25

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 14, 2019
Megan Cooney rises up to spike the ball on Wednesday. The Illini lost 1-3.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Minnesota

Oct 11, 2019
Megan Cooney (15) celebrates with the Illini Volleyball team at Huff Hall at the Illini’s game vs. Iowa on Sep 28. Although her position change has posed challenges, Cooney is using her past experiences and team practices to improve.

[Photo] Cooney switches sides, shifts tide for Illinois

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Oct 10, 2019
The Illini Soccer team gathered together on Sep. 20 on the soccer field vs Northwestern.

[Photo] Illini hope to overcome losing streak

By Gabby Vazquez, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2019
Diana Brown (5) sets the ball to Ashlyn Fleming (12) during the Illini’s game versus Nebraska at Huff Hall on Friday.

[Photo] Brown steps into leadership role

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2019
Transfer quarterback Brandon Peters throws a pass during Illinois’ game against Nebraska at home Sept. 21..

[Photo] Peters exemplifies potential

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2019
Head coach Lovie Smith walks off the field following Illinois’ loss to Nebraska Sept. 21 at home.

[Photo] Illini prepare for Gopher’s wrath

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2019
The Illini soccer team celebrates after defeating Northwestern 3-1 on Sep. 20. Illinois lost to Iowa and Nebraska this past week.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Iowa, Nebraska

By Claire O’Brien, Staff writer • Oct 2, 2019
Ricky Smalling runs with the football at Memorial Stadium vs Nebraska on Sep 21.

[Photo] Defensive failures continue to plague Illini entering week six

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2019
Ricky Smalling attempts to receive a pass vs Nebraska on Sep. 21.

[Photo] Illini defense focuses on improvement

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2019
Ashlyn Fleming (12) and Diana Brown (5) jump to block a ball at Huff Hall vs Iowa on Saturday.

[Photo] Illini lose to Cornhuskers, win against Hawkeyes

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2019
Pitcher Quinn Snarskis delivers a pitch against Indiana State on May 1. Snarskis is moving into a coaching position with the baseball team following an injury last season, leaving him unable to play.

[Photo] Snarskis transitions from teammate to coach

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2019
Blayke Hranicka sets up the ball during a match against the University of Tennessee on Sept. 1.

[Photo] Illini go 2-0 at Bulldog Brawl, veterans lead way out of slump

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Sep 23, 2019
Freshman Summer Garrison prepares for a pass to sophomore Amaya Ellis during Illinois’ game against Northwestern at home Friday. The win marked head coach Janet Rayfield’s 200th career victory.

[Photo] Rayfield opens Big Ten season with win, earns 200th career victory

By Claire O’Brien and Meghan Rest • Sep 23, 2019
Senior Reggie Corbin celebrates in the end zone after scoringe a touchdown during the Illini’s game against the Akron Zips. Corbin feels pressure in his publicized position, and writing provides an escape.

[Photo] Corbin finds escape in poetry off football field

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2019
Illini fans watch the game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Illinois’ game against Nebraska Saturday marks the beginning of the Big Ten regular season. The game will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday.

[Photo] Sports columnist shares game day rituals off field

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2019
Brandon Peters (18) dropped back in the pocket at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Illinois lost to Eastern Michigan 34-31.

[Photo] Illini drop nail biter against Eagles

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
The Illini celebrate after scoring a point at Huff Hall on Sept. 1. Illinois defeated Tennessee 3-2.

[Photo] Illinois finishes 1-2 at Redbird Classic

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
Veteran Lowe (79) and Ricky Smalling (4) run through the end zone on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Illini came up short against the Eagles offensively and defensively.

[Photo] Notes and grades from Illinois’ 34-31 loss against Eastern Michigan

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
Jake Hansen (35) tackles Willie Parker (26) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini experienced their first loss of the season against Eastern Michigan.

[Photo] Illini fans acknowledge unrealistic expectations after devastating loss

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2019
Illinois lineman Oluwole Betiku Jr. tackles Akron quarterback Kato Nelson on August 31. The Illini won 42-3. Betiku currenly leads the NCAA leaderboard in sacks at 5.0 and hopes this will help the team win its first bowl game under Lovie Smith.

[Photo] New recruits show promise for Illini

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2019
llinois wide receiver Trevon Sidney runs for a touchdown against Akron on Aug. 31. The team is confident it can keep up this momentum with its new players.

[Photo] Betiku finds support in family, dreams of bowl game win

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Sep 12, 2019
Illinois’ Aleks Kovacevic returns the ball during the match against Duke at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 1. The Illini won 6-1. The team has a busy schedule planned for the fall semester.

[Photo] Illini to make most of fall semester

By Meghan Rest, Sports Editor • Sep 12, 2019
Megan Cooney (15) and Kyla Swanson (6) attempt to block a shot at Huff Hall on Sept. 1. Illinois defeated Tennessee 3-2.

[Photo] Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge hands Illini first losses

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 9, 2019
Sophomore Michaela Reid, an Evans Scholar, sits in the Evans Scholar House. The Evans Scholars program provides full tuition and housing scholarships to prospective or current students who have caddied for two or more years.

[Photo] Hole in one: Evans scholars score scholarships

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • Sep 9, 2019
Illinois tight end Daniel Barker (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Akron on Aug. 31. The Illini faced Connecticut on Saturday. The Illini won 31-23.

[Photo] Illinois defeats Connecticut 31-23

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 7, 2019
Jonathan Bonaguro The daily illini The Illini celebrate after scoring against Tennessee Sunday at Huff Hall. The Illini won 3-2. No. 6-ranked Illinois will play No. 16 Washington on Friday and Colorado Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois to play in Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2019
The Illini shake hands with Tennessee after their victory at Huff Hall on Sunday. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Collins shines in first matches with Illini

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2019
Illinois faces Akron at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 42-3.

[Photo] Eifler brings success to Big Ten

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2019
Captured at Memorial Stadium on 31 Aug, 2019 by Jonathan Bonaguro.

[Photo] Illini lay foundation for great season

By Tatiana Perry, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2019
The Illini celebrate at Huff Hall on Sunday after scoring a point.

[Photo] Illinois outplays Tennessee, starts fall campaign 2-0

By Brendyn Jones, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2019
Illinois tight end Daniel Barker (87) celebrates with teammates Griffin Palmer (81), Vederian Lowe (79), and Alex Palczewski (63) after scoring a touchdown on Saturday against Akron. The Illini won 42-3.

[Photo] Illinois defeats Akron in home season opener

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2019
The women’s cross country team kicks off its fall campaign on Friday. Both the women’s and men’s teams dominated the Illini Open.

[Photo] Men’s golf preseason preview

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • Sep 3, 2019
Illinois Reggie Corbin (2) breaks a tackle against Akron on Saturday, August 31st. The Illini won 42-3.

[Photo] The Illini’s first win receives quality grades

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • Sep 1, 2019
Head coach Tyra Perry speaks with Annie Fleming (99) during a Purdue Pitching Change on Sunday. The Illini won 12-4.

[Photo] Ninth-seed Illinois prepares for Big Ten tournament

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • May 8, 2019
Veronica Ruelius stands at second base during a game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on April 20. The Illini lost 8-9.

[Photo] Illini hopes for third Big Ten win

By Gabbu Hajduk, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019
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