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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
Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a rally at the ARC last March during his run for office.

[Photo] Illini for Bernie rebrands following election cycle

By Michael Semaca, Staff Writer • January 25, 2017
Ali Bastianelli (5) spikes the ball down during the game. Illini won 3-0 against Rutgers.

[Photo] Strizak, Quade help win five set thriller, break Maryland streak

October 2, 2016
Illinois' Jordyn Poulter attempts to set the ball during the match against Rutgers at Huff Hall on September 24. The Illini won 3-0.

[Photo] Illini of the Week Sept. 28: Jordyn Poulter

By Tiffany Zhang • September 28, 2016
Illinois' Geronimo Allison attempts to catch the ball during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

[Photo] Confidence at ‘new level’ for Nebraska CornHuskers this year

By Ryan Wilson • September 27, 2016
Illinois' Eric Finney (14) tackles Nebraska's Jordan Westerkamp (1) during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

[Photo] Across enemy lines: Q & A with The Daily Nebraskan senior sports editor Brett D. Nierengarten

September 28, 2016
Illinois' Josh Ferguson (6) gets tackled during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

[Photo] The Illinois football offense faces off against a familiar defense this weekend

September 28, 2016
Illinois' Naya Crittenden attempts to spike the ball during the match against Rutgers at Huff Hall on September 24. The Illini won 3-0.

[Photo] Crittenden comes alive for Illinois volleyball

October 11, 2016
Illinois' headcoach Kevin Hambly on the sidelines during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Illinois won 3-1.

[Photo] Freshman Kaylin Korte made Illinois volleyball debut at Nike Invitational

September 14, 2016
Illinois' Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) runs with the ball during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

[Photo] Ke'Shawn Vaughn ready to be Illinois football's workhorse

August 22, 2016
Illinois' football headcoach Lovie Smith obverses the players running drills during the first spring practice on Friday, April 1, 2016.

[Photo] Vote for Lovie Smith’s defense’s new name

By Kevin McCarthy, Illini columnist • April 6, 2016
Illinois' football headcoach Lovie Smith observes Illini players running drills during the first spring practice Friday.

[Photo] Notes and news from Illinois football’s first spring practices

By Peter Bailey-Wells, Staff writer • April 3, 2016
Illinois' Alex Diab attempts a dismount during his ring routine in the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois men's gymnast Diab named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week

By James Boyd • March 24, 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders addresses a gymnasium full of supporters at his rally in the Activities and Recreation Center on Mar. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Look beyond the hype of Bernie Sanders' rally

By Greg Caceres • March 15, 2016
Senator Bernie Sanders addresses a gymnasium full of supporters at his rally in the Activities and Recreation Center on Mar. 12, 2016.

[Photo] Bernie Sanders holds UI rally

By Daily Illini Staff Report • March 12, 2016
Illinois' Breanna Wonderly (20) pitches the ball during the softball game v. Purdue at Eichelberger Field on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2015. Purdue won 8-7.

[Photo] Illini ready to grab weekend by the horns

By Drake Pena • February 25, 2016
Illinois' Alex Diab attempts a dismount during his ring routine in the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

[Photo] Past, present and future Illini gymnastics finish Winter Cup

By James Boyd • February 22, 2016
Illinois' Alex Diab performs a bar routine during the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois freshman Alex Diab to compete in Winter Cup

By James Boyd • February 18, 2016
Illinois' Chandler Eggleston performs a vault routine during the meet against Temple & UIC at Huff Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016.

[Photo] Illinois men's gymnastics' Eggleston sits out, win streaks end

By James Boyd • February 16, 2016
Illinois' Isaiah Martinez pushes onto Penn State's Jason Nolf during the match at Huff Hall on Saturday, January 23, 2016.The Illini lost 30-15.

[Photo] Illini wrestler Isaiah Martinez lost his lunch, not his confidence

By Kevin McCarthy • January 31, 2016
Portrait of Victoria Snell.

[Photo] Dressing the part: How to select clothing, accessories for career fairs, interviews

By Victoria Snell • January 28, 2016
Alex Villanueva opens up the ISS meeting by speaking about the importance of veterans day in the Pine Lounge at the Illini Union on Nov. 11, 2015.

[Photo] Editorial: Cohesion needed between students, student senators and administration

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • December 8, 2015
Portrait of Ivan Dozier as the unofficial chief.

[Photo] The Chief: An unspoken presence Part IV

By Annabeth Carlson • November 19, 2015
Alex Villanueva opens up the ISS meeting by speaking about the importance of veterans day in the Pine Lounge at the Illini Union on Nov. 11, 2015.

[Photo] The Chief: An unspoken presence Part II

By Annabeth Carlson • November 12, 2015
Portrait of Ivan Dozier as the unofficial chief.

[Photo] The Chief: An unspoken presence

By Annabeth Carlson • November 8, 2015
Madeline Skellie, a HungerU crew member tells students what the organization's goals are and how students can help on the quad on Nov. 4, 2015.

[Photo] HungerU RV educates students on global food security

By Lilly Mashayek • November 4, 2015
University of Illinois President, Timothy Killeen at the homecoming pep rally on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

[Photo] President Killeen requests to waive retention bonus

By Abigale Svoboda • November 1, 2015
Pumpkins

[Photo] Poor Illinois weather leads to low pumpkin yields

By Maddie Galassi • October 27, 2015
Chancellor, Barbara Wilson at the homecoming pep rally on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

[Photo] Wilson and Killeen address faculty concerns at annual meeting

By Christin Watkins • October 27, 2015
Vice Chancellor for Research, Peter Schiffer discusses the goals and structure of The Illinois Climate Action Plan at the Illini Uinion, on Oct. 21, 2015.

[Photo] UI hopes to reach carbon-netural goal 12 years early

By Lilly Mashayek • October 21, 2015
Illinois' Katie Stadick (12) spikes the ball during the match against Nebraska at Huff Hall on Saturday, Oct 17, 2015. Illinois lost 0-3.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball goes 1-1 on weekend at Huff Hall

By Daniel Dexter • October 18, 2015
Illinois' James Mcging (13) looks for an open pass during the game against Michigan State at the Ice Arena on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2015. Illinois won 4-2.

[Photo] Illinois hockey begins conference play against Robert Morris

By Cole Henke • October 14, 2015
Illinois' Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) attempts to run through Nebraska's defense during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

[Photo] Illinois football hoping to win like its 1999

By Charlotte Carroll • October 8, 2015
Portrait of Sarah Adams

[Photo] Stories of Strength: Sarah Adams

By Susan Szuch • October 7, 2015
James Mcging (13) looks for an opening during the game against Michigan State at the University of Illinois Ice arena on September 19, 2015.

[Photo] Illini hockey sweeps Michigan State in opening weekend

By Ethan Swanson • September 20, 2015
Illinois' Katie Stadick (12) and Jocelynn Birks (7) attempt to block Louisville's hit during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

[Photo] No. 6 Illini to face Texas Southern, UNLV, ASU this weekend

By Eli Schwadron • September 16, 2015
Barbara Wilson, acting chancellor, discusses the future of the University at an SEC meeting Monday.

[Photo] Acting Chancellor Wilson to name interim provost within next few days

By Daily Illini Staff Report • September 1, 2015
Illinois' Jordyn Poulter (1) sets the ball during the game vs Louisville at Huff Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Illinois won 3-0.

[Photo] Stuff Huff match provided opportunity for Simpson and Sneed to see potential fellow Illini in action.

By Eli Schwadron • August 31, 2015
Barbara Wilson, acting chancellor, discusses the future of the University at an SEC meeting Monday.

[Photo] Brian Ross to be named executive associate dean of LAS

By Maggie Sullivan • August 25, 2015
Nag yourself to clean

Nag yourself to clean

By Karolina Marczewski • July 19, 2015
How to make big lectures feel small

How to make big lectures feel small

By Karolina Marczewski • July 6, 2015
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