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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
Families eat at the annual Moms Weekend Brunch held in the Illini Union Ballrooms on April 3, 2022. This year, the brunch will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

[Photo] Make the most of Moms Weekend with these events

By Kiran Bond and Matt Troher • April 10, 2023
Senior utility Gabi Robles and redshirt freshman utility Yazzy Avila celebrate with a chest bump during a game against Lakeland on Sept. 24. On Wednesday, the Illini secured a 5-1 win against the Braves of Bradley University.

[Photo] Illinois softball fends off Bradley for midweek victory

By Ben Fader, Assistant Sports Editor • March 23, 2023
Senior Gabi Robles, redshirt freshman Jazzy Avila and sophomore Zoie Howard cheer from the dugout during a fall ball game against Lakeland. This weekend, Illinois will head down south to compete in the Houston tournament with their first game on Friday at 3 p.m.

[Photo] Third tournament in three weeks provides more opportunities for Illinois softball

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
Defensive back Matthew Bailey attempts to get through Minnesota on Oct. 15. Bailey's defense for the Illini this season demonstrates a positive potential future for the team.

[Photo] Lineup Watch: How the Illinois opt-outs impact the football team‘s potential

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • January 1, 2023
Block I fans during game against Minnesota on Oct. 15. Illini fans speak on the impact of the university's football team and the past season prior to the ReliaQuest Bowl.

[Photo] Fans voice thoughts before Illinois football’s ReliaQuest Bowl game in Tampa

By Conor Blount and Adam Rosen • December 27, 2022
Rapper Ludacris performs at State Farm Center on Oct. 15 for the “Ludacris is Coming Home” concert.

[Photo] Celebrities who visited campus in 2022

By Features Staff • December 7, 2022
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[Photo] Best unique experience: The Axe Bar

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant buzz Editor • November 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best on-campus bar: KAMS

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • November 5, 2022
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[Photo] Best Study Spot: ACES Library

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
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[Photo] Best Bathroom: Siebel Center for Design

By Caroline Sweeney, Staff Writer • November 4, 2022
Forward Alexander Matveev focuses on the opposing team on Oct. 23. The Illini finished a match against Maryville with a disappointing defeat of 8-0 on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois hockey falls in penalty shootout to Maryville, gets shut out on night two

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • November 7, 2022
Forward Jack Kolb attempts to shake off Grand Valley State as the team locks in on him on Oct. 23. Students express interest over Illini Hockey's goal to become an official division 1 sport at the University of Illinois.

[Photo] Students aim for Division I hockey team, facility at Illinois

By James Barrowman, Staff Writer • October 31, 2022
Junior forward Makala Woods runs onto the field before the start of the game against Minnesota on Sunday.

[Photo] Makala Woods scores late equalizer as Illinois soccer draws level with Minnesota in final game of season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 24, 2022
Forward Dmytro Shmidt rushes across the rink to assist the rest of the team against Grand Valley State on Sunday. Despite the Illini's efforts the team continues its losing streak with two recent matches against the Grand Valley Lakers.

[Photo] Illini hockey continues winless streak, drops two matches to Grand Valley Lakers

By James Barrowman, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2022
Junior wide receiver Khmari Thompson enters on the field before kickoff against Minnesota on Saturday.

Gallery | Illinois victory to end off Homecoming Week

By Sydney Laput and Logan Hodson • October 18, 2022
Ludacris performs with Lil Fate on Saturday at State Farm Center. Both performed songs such as “Area Codes,” “Get Back” and more.

Gallery | University celebrates 2022 Homecoming Week

By Sydney Laput, Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Logan Hodson and Bekah Douglas • October 16, 2022
Rapper Ludacris performs at State Farm Center on Saturday for the “Ludacris is Coming Home” concert.

[Photo] Ludacris comes home, performs for fans at State Farm Center

By Ashleigh Kendrick, Staff Writer • October 17, 2022
Illinois defense swarms the Minnesota quarterback on Saturday during the 26-14 win.

[Photo] No. 18 Illini pass Big Ten West test

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • October 15, 2022
Illinois sinebacker Tarique Barnes rushes to the Minnesota quarterback during the 122nd Illinois Homecoming game on October 15, 2022.

[Photo] ‘Everyone’s bought into the program’: Bielema extends win streak to five, Chase Brown continues historic season, Illinois clinches bowl berth

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • October 15, 2022
Forward junior Kendall Bostic goes for the layup against Purdue on Jan. 20. Bostic, junior Makira Cook and Illinois women's basketball head coach Shauna Green represented Illinois at the Big Ten Conference Media Day in Minnesota on Tuesday.

[Photo] Defense wins championships, new Illinois head coach Shauna Green builds defensive strength before season

By Rachel Oh, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown takes the ball down the field during the game against Chattanooga on Sept. 22.

[Photo] Daily Illini Sports Podcast: Iowa-Illinois prediction with Hawkeye beat writer

By Carson Gourdie and Josh Pietsch • October 8, 2022
The Illinois football defensive linemen take on Chattanooga during the game on Sept. 22.

[Photo] Illinois looks for packed stadium, strong performance against Iowa

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • October 7, 2022
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito warms up before game at Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Truth/Overreaction: State of Illinois Football ahead of Week 5

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • October 2, 2022
Sophomore linebacker Seth Coleman hits the Chattanooga quarterback in the pocket. The Illinois defense dominated their opponent throughout the night.

[Photo] Illinois defense dominates again, shuts out Chattanooga to close out non-conference play

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
Sophomore forward Zoey Kollhoff attempts to steal the ball from Grand Valley State on April 2. The Illini will be up against Saint Louis for their final exhibition game on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer gets set to kick off against Saint Louis in final spring exhibition match

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2022
The Canopy Club, located on Goodwin Avenue, hosts Open Mic Comedy night every Monday at 8:30 p.m..

[Photo] Jokes and gin: The Canopy Club comedy night brings laughter to C-U community

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 22, 2022
Senior forward Makena Silber readies to kick the ball with a Grand Valley at her side attempting to block the kick on April 2. The Illini will be having a double match up on Saturday against Illinois State and Indiana.

[Photo] Illinois soccer prepares to face Illinois State, Indiana in exhibition doubleheader

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 16, 2022
Artist Alice Yumi stands with one of her pieces of art at her studio on Friday. Yumi’s art is inspired by her Brazilian and Japanese culture while incorporating themes of identity and body.

[Photo] HOCU | Painting her heritage with a brush of ‘vibrant colors’

By Vivian La, Assistant News Editor • April 13, 2022
Freshman outfielder Stevie Mead prepares to swing her bat during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini won all three games against Wisconsin over the weekend 4-1, 4-2 and 7-1.

[Photo] Illinois sweeps Wisconsin and moves to nine games over .500

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
People gather around as others light up candles formed in the shape of the Ukrainian coat of arms on Thursday. The Ukrainian Student Association held the vigil to remember those who have passed due to the war in Ukraine.

[Photo] Ukrainian students host vigil for victims of Russian invasion

By Willie Cui, News Editor • April 10, 2022
Senior Madelyn Crosby exits the pool after completing her dive during a meet against Nebraska on Jan. 22. Crosby placed 54 at the NCAA Diving Championship with a score of 214.35.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive concludes season in Ann Arbor, sends off two program greats

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2022
Graduate student guard Alfonso Plummer, graduate student forward Jacob Grandison and senior Trent Frazier set on the bench during pregame introductions during Illinois' 86-83 loss to Ohio State on Feb. 24 at State Farm Center. The trio, along with senior guard Da'Monte Williams and junior center Kofi Cockburn, will be honored during Senior Night festivities prior to the game against Iowa on Sunday.

[Photo] ‘They’ve meant the world to me’: Underwood reflects on Senior Night honorees ahead of No. 20 Illinois men’s basketball’s showdown with No. 24 Iowa

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 6, 2022
Freshman Adalia McKenzie attempts a free throw during Illinois' 89-67 loss to Purdue on Jan. 20 at State Farm Center. McKenzie and the Illini will look to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to host in-state rival Northwestern

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 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 • February 4, 2022
Illinois swim & dive Meghan Ziziolek swims backstroke during the meet against Nebraska. The Illini lose their final home meet against the Cornhuskers 178-122.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive unable to secure win over Nebraska on Senior Day

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • January 23, 2022
Forward Kendall Bostic goes for a layup during the game against Purdue on Jan. 20. Bostic gave the team its best performance of the season so far during the Eastern Kentucky game, recording 12 points and 22 rebounds in the Illini's 71-57 win on Dec. 5.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball experiences ups, downs during first half of the season

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • January 26, 2022
Illinois Swim and Dive Madelyn Crosby exits the pool after completing her dive during the Nebraska meet on Jan. 22. Alongside team effort, the seniors’ contributions lead to a successful season.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive seniors pioneer program to present, future success

By Jonathan Alday, Staff Writer • January 25, 2022
Victoria Chu, senior in LAS, is the founder and president of an RSO called Action Against Hunger and uses leadership skills she formed after immigrating from Hong Kong to the United States.

[Photo] Founder of Action Against Hunger reflects on personal history

By Adelina Garcia, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2021
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best vegetarian food

November 3, 2021
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best Place to Cry on Campus

November 3, 2021
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best Sushi

November 3, 2021
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[Photo] Best of CU: Best live music venue

November 3, 2021
Middle blocker Kennedy Collins prepares to serve the ball against Michigan Oct. 23. The Illini won the match 3-1.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball notches hard-fought four-set victory over Michigan

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • October 23, 2021
Chaundra Bishop and Nikki Budzinski lead a crowd of women's rights activists Sat., Oct. 2 at the C-U Women's March.

[Photo] Advocates march for abortion access at CU Women’s March

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor • October 6, 2021
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