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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
Lanie Hibel

Lanie Hibel

Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during a football game against Charlotte on Oct. 2. Bielema has great facilities to use to improve the team as he sees he has a long road ahead of him.

[Photo] Column | Six wins is a low bar because Illini football is already in that area

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • October 14, 2021
Ayden Alwani is the owner of Fat Sandwich and makes sure everything is running smoothly throughout the restaurant.

[Photo] The owner behind campus’ quirky sandwich shop

By Alex Chang, Staff Writer • October 13, 2021
Fraternities Zeta Beta Tau and Zeta Psi stand outside the Undergraduate Library during Quad Day Aug. 22 as they try and recruit new members. Columnist Dennis Austin believes that greek life behaviors are failing the university and its reputation.

[Photo] Opinion | Greek life’s behavior fails our university

By Dennis Austin, Senior Columnist • October 8, 2021
Coach Bret Bielema looks out onto the football field as a play was being made on Oct 2 against Charlotte. The homecoming game on Saturday shall be interesting as Bielema has worked for Wisconsin before.

[Photo] Illinois football welcomes Wisconsin for Homecoming game, seeks second straight win

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • October 8, 2021
Sophomore Chase Brown runs with the ball against Charlotte on Saturday. Chase Brown worked hard to get to where he is at with his coaches pushing him hard.

[Photo] Chase Brown stuffs stat sheet against Charlotte

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2021
Groups of people tailgate with friends and family in Grange Grover before the Illini football game against Nebraska Aug. 31. Multiple Greek life, Athletics, and departmental tailgates will be hosted during the homecoming game against Wisconsin Oct. 9.

[Photo] Tailgating returns for Homecoming Week

By Alex Chang, Staff Writer • October 5, 2021
Isaiah Williams catches the ball during the game against Charlotte on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Illini took down the 49ers, 24-14, to snap the team's four-game losing streak ahead of Homecoming next weekend.

[Photo] Illinois football snaps losing streak, Chase Brown explodes for career day in win over Charlotte

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • October 2, 2021
A look of the South Quad from the top of the undergraduate library. Many students are still learning about the library being shut down for renovations in Fall of 2022 and students are conflicted.

[Photo] Students remain upset over UI’s lack of transparency in UGL conversion project

By Liz Gremer, Staff Writer • October 2, 2021
Julia Arciola, junior in LAS, holds her baton on Quad Day while performing with the Marching Illini on Aug. 22. Arciola reflects on her past successes and experience as a baton twirler at the University.

[Photo] Marching Illini baton twirler reflects on success, experience

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • September 5, 2021
Linebacker Jake Hansen looks to the field from the sideline during game against Nebraska Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. The DI sports staff makes predictions on how the Illinois versus UTSA game will go.

[Photo] Quick picks: The DI sports staff makes predictions for Illinois’ Week 1 matchup with UTSA

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • September 4, 2021
Illinois gets set at the line of scrimmage before a play against Nebraska on Aug. 28, 2021.

[Photo] Illinois welcomes experienced UTSA squad, looks to improve to 2-0

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • September 3, 2021
Calvin Hart Jr. (5) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the game against Nebraska on Aug. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Hart underwent season-ending knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

[Photo] Calvin Hart Jr. undergoes season-ending knee surgery

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • September 2, 2021
The Illinois football team runs out onto the field for the first quarter against Nebraska on Aug. 28.

Gallery | Illini football win over Nebraska

By Lanie Hibel and Cameron Krasucki • August 31, 2021
Sophomore Arthur Sitkowski looks for a place to throw the football against Nebraska Aug. 28. Senior Arthur Sitkowski shocked everyone on Sat. with his game play for Illinois.

[Photo] A work of Art: Sitkowski makes unexpected debut, leads Illini to early season victory

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • August 31, 2021
Senior Tony Adams chases after a Nebraska Cornhuskers Aug. 28. Senior Tony Adams was one of the strongest defensemen playing.

[Photo] Bielema’s defense proves to be breath of fresh air against Nebraska

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • August 28, 2021
A member of the Illini Flyers twists through the air on the Main Quad during Quad Day on Aug. 22.

Gallery | In-Person Quad Day 2021

By Cameron Krasucki and Lanie Hibel • August 27, 2021
Rita Jasenauskas retrieves water for her garden in Alytus, Lithuania on June 28.

Gallery | How Daily Illini photographers have been spending their summer amidst a flood of reopenings

By Cameron Krasucki, Lanie Hibel, Jacob Wargo, Brigida Dockus and Eliana Chandra • July 6, 2021
Two university students pet a dog on the Main Quad on April 3. There are many ways to make new friends on campus.

[Photo] Making friends 101: How to meet new people

By Heather Robinson, Managing Editor for Reporting • July 15, 2021
People play Spikeball in the Quad on April 3. Champaign parking lots have changed their hours of parking for the weekends.

[Photo] City parking lots to change hours during weekends

By Da Yeon Eom, Staff Writer • June 10, 2021
Junior Kellen Sarver catches the baseball at first base against Maryland May 7. Sarver says the team will strike first like they have been for their game against Rutger May 28.

[Photo] Illinois prepares for Rutgers in pivotal final series of regular season

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • May 28, 2021
Freshman Clayton Johnson pitches on May 7 against Maryland. The team is set to play against Indiana this Tuesday.

[Photo] Illini take series win over Iowa decisively in back half

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • May 16, 2021
Workers start unscrewing the iconic Chabad monument on Sunday. The monument was moved to the new Chabad house.

[Photo] Illini Chabad officially transitions to new location

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Interim Editor-in-Chief • May 11, 2021
Sophomore Ryan O’hara pitches against Maryland this past saturday.

[Photo] Year in review: DI sports staff reflects on top moments

By The Daily Illini Sports Staff • May 10, 2021

[Photo] Prioritize health, do not sweat burnout

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • May 6, 2021
The Siebel Center for Design sits quietly at 1208 S. Fourth Street in Champaign, Illinois on April 25. The Hub for Brand Innovation and Advertising Technology is a new initiative that creates a collaborative workspace for students working toward a professional career.

[Photo] Siebel Center for Design prepares to open in fall

By Olivia Vamos, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
Students talk to each other on the forecourt of Foellinger Auditorium on April 3.

[Photo] Take time to figure out what you want to do

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • April 25, 2021
Students sit on the quad enjoying a nice spring day. Students all enjoy the quad no matter their age.

[Photo] DI Voices | Freshman year yields momentous opportunities

By Chiara Awatramani, Columnist • April 21, 2021
Students sit on the Main Quad April 3. Columnist Andrea Martinez argues that students at the University learn about diversity, but not inclusion — about diverse communities, but not how to interact with them.

[Photo] Opinion | University underserves in diversity promise

By Andrea Martinez, Columnist • April 20, 2021
Students sit on the Main Quad overlooking Foellinger auditorium on April 3. University staff and students anticipate an enjoyable fall semester.

[Photo] Students, staff expect positive fall experiences

By Liz Gremer, Staff Writer • April 15, 2021
Sophomore Branden Comia runs to first base after a hit on March 26. The Men’s Baseball Team has to reschedule their game against Indiana because of bad weather.

[Photo] Illinois falls to Indiana after weather delays, inconsistent pitching

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
Sophomore Justin Janas hits the baseball during the Illinois game against Northwestern on March 26. Janas used the offseason to become one of the top hitters on the team.

[Photo] Janas becomes top Illini hitter after transforming body, mindset

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
An Illinois student performs an aerial on the Main Quad Saturday afternoon. As it’s getting warmer, more students are enjoying the outdoors.

[Photo] Students spend time outside, appreciate nature

By Alex Lazaro, Contributing Writer • April 8, 2021
The Illinois baseball team celebrates after coming off the field during a game against Northwestern on March 26. The team is preparing to host Nebraska this weekend at Illinois Field.

[Photo] Illinois prepares to host No. 1 Nebraska

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
Jackson Raper celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a home run against Northwestern Friday at Illinois Field. The Illini beat the Wildcats 12-8 Friday but ultimately lost the series 2-1.

[Photo] Illini drop first home series to Wildcats

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • March 28, 2021
Fans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis cheer on the Fighting Illini basketball team on Saturday. The team has a chance to make University history during the NCAA Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Opinion | Illini basketball has a chance to make University history

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • March 12, 2021
Sophomore Mary Pelzer scales the rock climbing wall in the ARC on Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Campus recreation slowly expands operations

By Elizabeth Lebeau, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2020