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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
Graduate student Brody Harding smashes the ball towards the fence against Northeastern on April 20.

[Photo] Illinois leads the Big Ten after series win over Ohio State

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • May 6, 2024
NLE Choppa performs energetically for Spring Jam 2024 in the State Farm Center on Sunday. The performance was delayed several hours due to travel issues.

[Photo] NLE Choppa delivers high-energy set after 3-hour delay

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Senior buzz Reporter • April 29, 2024
Protesters celebrate police officers withdrawing from the barricade. On Friday morning protestors set up an encampment for Palestine which was shut down by University police and University Facilities & Services, leading to one arrest. Protestors reconvened at Alma in the afternoon setting up an encampment which lasted late into the night on Friday.

Gallery | Day 1 Recap: Palestine encampment rekindles after hiatus

By James Hoeck, Athena Ly, Isaac Pinkus, Anika Khandavalli, Anh-Khoi Pham, Alyssa Shih and Lucas Sun • April 27, 2024
Senior hitter Connor Milton celebrates with his teammate after hitting a home run against Northwestern on Saturday.

[Photo] Red-hot Illini host Western Illinois Leathernecks in final game of season-long homestand

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • April 23, 2024
Illini Senior pitcher Jack Crowder pitches against Northern Illinois on April 12.

[Photo] High-octane Illini offense hosts SIUE for first time in 15 years

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • April 16, 2024
Redshirt senior catcher Jacob Schroeder fouls off a ball in the bottom of the fourth inning on Friday against Northern Illinois. Schroeder mashed three home runs against the Huskies on Sunday.

[Photo] Illini dog walk the Huskies, sweep Northern Illinois for fifth-straight series win

By Brendan Recka, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
A mother and daughter explore the plants at the plant fair, which took place during the University’s Moms Weekend.

[Photo] UI Horticulture Club digs up second annual plant fair

By Jahzara Norris, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
Guitarist and violinist Joe Deninzon points in the air during the 50 years of Kansas show at the Virginia Theater in Champaign.

[Photo] ‘50 years of Kansas’ and they still electrify the audience at Virginia Theatre

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • April 15, 2024
An energetic crowd enjoys a Taylor Swift song at Canopy Club, located on South Goodwin Avenue, on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Shows to catch in CU this April

By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 3, 2024
Shopfront of Macy’s located in the Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign on March 2.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Place to Take Your Mom Clothes Shopping: Macy’s

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Aerial view of the University of Illinois Arboretum and Japan House, located along South Lincoln Avenue in Champaign.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Place to Go on a Walk with Your Mom: University of Illinois Arboretum

By Nina Athanasopoulos, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
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[Photo] Best of CU | Best Coffee Order on Campus: Vanilla latte

By Erin Morrison, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Audiences dance with the music during Taylor Swift night at The Canopy Club on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Local shows to catch this March

By Maaike Niekerk, buzz Editor • March 1, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins jubilates in front of the Iowa defense toward the end of the game.

[Photo] No. 13 Illinois men’s basketball set to host Minnesota in second-to-last home game

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
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[Photo] College of Veterinary Medicine sends acceptance letters to wrong students

By Jessie Wang and Michael Bales • February 28, 2024
Guard Terrance Shannon Jr. celebrates during the first half against Michigan on Tuesday.

[Photo] No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball gets road win over Maryland in 40-minute battle

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 18, 2024
Sophomore Ty Rodgers slam-dunks against Michigan on Tuesday.

[Photo] No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball heads to Maryland in search of 10th Big Ten win of 2023-24

By James Kim, Sports Editor • February 17, 2024
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins takes the court in the starting lineup against Michigan on Tuesday.

[Photo] Notes, player grades from No. 14 Illinois men’s basketball’s 29-point win over Michigan

By Conor Blount and James Kim • February 14, 2024
Junior Guard Adalia McKenzie prepares for the start of the match against Minnesota on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls short to Purdue in overtime matchup

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024
Senior Forward Kendall Bostic lifts Junior Guard Adalia McKenzie following a play on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball travels to Purdue, looks to earn third win in a row

By Mathias Spitzer, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024
Enthusiastic audience members enjoy a Taylor Swift tune at Canopy Club on Friday.

[Photo] CU shows you can’t miss this February 

By Maaike Niekerk, buzz Editor • February 1, 2024
DJ Cassiana ignites the audience with Taylor Swift hits at the Canopy Club.

[Photo] Canopy Club Swifts us away with Taylor-themed party

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • February 3, 2024
Senior guard Makira Cook carries the ball and passes the defense during the game against Minnesota yesterday. Cook scores with 22 points to her name by the end.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball makes comeback to defeat Minnesota in afternoon matchup 

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • January 28, 2024
On Jan. 25, Facilities & Services worked to remove snow accumulation from the winter storm that morning. Early in the day, there was heavy snowfall and conditions were slippery.

Gallery | DI Photo year in review: Favorite captured moments, photos of 2023

By Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Jack Larson, Angel Saldivar, Candice Zhou, Elena Baker, Jacoby Banks-Hull, Eric Chiang, Anika Khandavalli, Sofi Klein, Olivia McAfoos, Anh Khoi-Pham, Isaac Pinkus, Emma Pyatt, Damini Rana, Anne Schmidt, Alyssa Shih, Matt Stepp, Lucas Sun and Daniel Zhou • December 31, 2023
Redshirt Junior Dain Dainja blocks a shot during the second half against Colgate on Dec. 17. Dainja led Illinois in points with 19 against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday.

[Photo] No. 11 Illinois menʼs basketball dominates Fairleigh Dickinson 104-71 in final game of 2023

By James Kim, Sports Editor • December 29, 2023
Senior Forward Coleman Hawkins prepares for a jump shot shortly after entering the game against Colgate on Sunday.

[Photo] Balanced effort leads No. 16 Illinois men’s basketball to victory over Colgate 

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • December 17, 2023
Drag Queen Kelasia Karmikal comes to Canopy Club to perform during the "Beyoncert" night event hosted on Sunday.

[Photo] Queens of Canopy hold ‘Beyoncert’ drag show at Canopy Club

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Illinois swim and dive starts the race at the ARC pool against Vanderbilt yesterday.

[Photo] Jass breaks 2 pool records, obtains swim & dive victory over Vanderbilt 

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023
Senior Sophia Burwitz swims the 100 yard butterfly during the meet aginst Vanderbilt yesterday.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive gets ready to host first home dual meet against Vanderbilt

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023
Certainly So, Coyote Island hold a concert at Canopy Club on Saturday.

[Photo] Certainly So, Coyote Island perform heartful set at Canopy Club

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2023
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