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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
Mark Capapas

Mark Capapas, Managing Editor for Online

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Illinois guard Alfonso Plummer rises up to shoot a basket during the game against Arizona on Dec. 11 at State Farm Center. Plummer has become one of the best shooters in the country since transferring to Illinois.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball sees improved shooting, declining offensive production

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • January 24, 2022
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood expresses his frustration during the team's 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona on Saturday. Only four players got on the score sheet in the Illini's defeat, though Trent Frazier had a night to remember with a season-high 27 points.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Only four Illini able to score in close home loss to Wildcats

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • December 11, 2021
Trent Frazier dribbles down the sideline in the second half of Illinois' game against No. 11 Arizona at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini struggled late in an 83-79 loss.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball falls to No. 11 Arizona despite big games from Plummer, Frazier

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • December 11, 2021
Students study for finals on the first floor of Grainger Library on May 6, 2019. Columnist Samuel Rahman argues that semester finals need to be updated.

[Photo] Opinion | Let finals reflect productive examining

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • May 6, 2021
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[Photo] Students prioritize passion over money

By Liz Gremer, Staff Writer • April 26, 2021
A group of protestors hold a sign reading “George Floyd’s Life Mattered” in downtown Chicago on May 30. The University recently sent a Massmail to students after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder calling for the public to take action against systemic racism.

[Photo] University addresses George Floyd trial outcome

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • April 21, 2021
Illini basketball head coach Brad Underwood finishes a timeout huddle with his team during the game against Purdue Jan. 2. Underwood has been using his time in the offseason to recruit players from the transfer portal.

[Photo] Underwood, staff use offseason to recruit next season’s team

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
University students sit in a circle during SPAN 308 at the Foreign Language Building on April 16, 2019. The University of Illinois plans to hold more in-person classes for the fall semester.

[Photo] University plans to hold more in-person classes for fall semester

By Thomas DeMouy and Neshmia Malik • April 8, 2021
An Illinois distance runner is lined up on the starting line at the Illini B1G Multi-Meet Jan 30. The Illinois track & field team will travel to Bloomington, Indiana, for the second Big Ten Invitational this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois looks to build off solid Florida outing at second Big Ten Invitational

By Andre Thomas, Staff Writer • April 8, 2021
Students study for finals on the second floor of Grainger Library on May 6, 2019. The Champaign-Urbana community celebrates National Library Week with increased activities and events.

[Photo] CU community celebrates National Library Week

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • April 8, 2021
Junior Lucy Lux-Rulons competes in the long jump event during the Illini B1G Multi-Meet on Jan. 30 at the Armory.

[Photo] Spring sports update: Men’s tennis on 10-match winning streak, soccer enters playoffs with momentum

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • April 6, 2021
Senior Nicole Biondi runs through a tunnel of teammates before performing on the bars at a meet against Iowa on Jan. 31. The Illinois women's gymnastics failed to advance to NCAA Regionals in Athens, Georgia.

[Photo] Illinois comes up short, fails to advance in NCAA Regionals

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • April 2, 2021
Mia Townes celebrates after coming off of the vault on Feb. 07 at Huff Hall. The Illinois women’s gymnastics team is hopeful that they can win their first Big Ten championship this season.

[Photo] Illinois looks to win women’s gymnastics Big Ten championship

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • March 20, 2021
Champaign-Urbana police respond to a call on Green street on Dec. 10, 2018. The department is developing alternate responses for mental health crises.

[Photo] Contact tracers weigh tradeoffs of privacy, public health

By Matt Troher, Staff Writer • February 25, 2021
Junior Shaylah Scott performs her floor exercise routine during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31. The Illini will face Michigan at Huff Hall today.

[Photo] Illinois finally hosts Michigan after two-week postponement

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • February 21, 2021
Senior Nicole Biondi performs her uneven bars routine during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31.

[Photo] Illini sweep events on the road, knock off Penn State

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • February 13, 2021
Junior Lucy Lux-Rulon competes in the long jump event during the Illini B1G Multi-Meet on Jan. 30. The Illinois track team finished the regular season on Saturday.

[Photo] Familiar faces lead the Illini in season finale

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • February 13, 2021
Various succulents and other plants line the walls of the Plant Mode store in Champaign on Oct. 30. Succulents are a great way to liven your space.

[Photo] Add character to your living space with succulents

By Bella Keys, Staff Writer • February 15, 2021
Sophomore Mia Takekawa competes in the vault event during the meet against Iowa on Jan. 31. The Illini are set to face off against Penn State tomorrow in University Park, Pennsylvania.

[Photo] Illini look to bounce back against Nittany Lions

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • February 12, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn guards Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis during the game between Illinois and Indiana on Dec. 26.

[Photo] Hoops update: Two Illini in Big Ten, Naismith Player of the Year race

By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2021
Junior Colin Heeneman waits in line to vote on Nov. 3. Heeneman is wearing a surgical mask, which according to a recent study, is the best type of mask to wear to be heard clearly.

[Photo] Surgical face masks best for being heard clearly, UI researchers say

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021
Junior all-around gymnast Shaylah Scott performs a floor routine at Huff Hall in a competition against Iowa on Jan. 31. Scott was recently named team captain for her contributions to the team.

[Photo] Scott earns respect from coaches, teammates as captain

By Jonah Perez, Staff Writer • February 8, 2021
Sophomore Alexander Babbington competes in a running event during the Illini B1G Multi-Meet on Jan. 30.

[Photo] Illini dominate 800m dash, long toss in Nebraska

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • February 6, 2021
Forward basketball player Coleman Hawkins reaches up to block a shot against Purdue on Jan. 2 at State Farm Center.

[Photo] Hawkins provides energy, promise for Illini

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 27, 2021
Illinois coach Brad Underwood plans a play on the sidelines during the game against Purdue on Jan. 2.

[Photo] Perimeter-oriented Maryland provides different type of challenge for No. 12 Illinois

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 10, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn walks towards the court during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

[Photo] After rough first half, Cockburn responds to criticism well to help thwart Northwestern

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 8, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn dunks the ball during the game against Purdue Jan. 8. Cockburn declared for the NBA Draft Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Player Grades: Illini offense comes alive in second half to complete comeback

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • January 8, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu drives forward during the game against Purdue on Saturday.

[Photo] In-state foes Illinois and Northwestern square off again on Thursday

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 7, 2021
Senior Da'Monte Williams takes a shot during the game against Purdue on Saturday. The Illini won the game 66-58.

[Photo] Player grades: Williams’ shot, team’s tight defense fuel Illini Saturday night

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • January 3, 2021
Junior Giorgi Bezhanishvili lookd to pass during the game against Indiana on Dec. 26.

[Photo] Illinois looks to keep win streak going against Purdue after week off

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 2, 2021
Members of the Illinois basketball team walk on the court between plays during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 26.

[Photo] Answering midseason mailbag questions

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • January 1, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

By Ryan Ash • December 31, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu prepares to shoot the ball during the game against Indiana on Saturday.

[Photo] Confidence, preparation: How Ayo Dosunmu has established himself as top closer in college basketball

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 28, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu speeds towards the basket during the game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini won the game 69-60 with Dosunmu scoring 30 points.

[Photo] Player Grades: Dosunmu’s 30-point performance leads Illini to late game win

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • December 27, 2020
Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup in Illinois' contest against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. Behind Dosunmu's performance, the Illini won X-X.

[Photo] Dosunmu’s hot stretch, Cockburn’s defense lead way for Illinois’ 69-60 win over Indiana

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 26, 2020
Jacob Grandison looks to pass the ball in Illinois' game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. Grandison's playing time increased against Penn State because of his physicality and hustle plays.

[Photo] Jacob Grandison’s hustle plays become bright spot for Illinois

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 25, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. The Illini earned a road win against Penn State on Wednesday with a 98-81 score line.

[Photo] Player grades: Dosunmu, Cockburn, Curbelo thrive despite defensive struggles

By Jackson Janes, Assistant Sports Editor • December 24, 2020
Senior Trent Frazier shoots the ball during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

[Photo] Bielema looks to improve on recent in-state recruiting struggles

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • December 23, 2020
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday.

[Photo] Player grades: Strong offensive outings from Dosunmu, Frazier not enough to mask defensive struggles

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • December 21, 2020
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood instructs his team from the sideline during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday.

[Photo] No. 13 Illinois prepared for defensive, low-scoring game with No. 19 Rutgers

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 20, 2020
Freshman Andre Curbelo drives towards the basket during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 92-65.

[Photo] Andre Curbelo uses underdog mentality, passing flash to woo teammates

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 17, 2020
Junior Trent Frazier takes a shot during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 92-65.

[Photo] Player Grades: Kofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier push Illini to dominant victory

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • December 16, 2020
Kofi Cockburn goes up for a layup in Illinois' game against Minnesota on Tuesday night. The Illini opened Big Ten play with a 92-65 win over the Golden Gophers.

[Photo] Illinois’ inside dominance, Kofi Cockburn too much for Minnesota in 92-65 victory

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • December 15, 2020
"I think just it’s something I've always felt is apart about being a mindful citizen and caring about something other than yourself. I wanna do my best to show up" said Kashara Bennett, Junior in Fine and Applied Arts.

Local elections hang in balance after UI students cast ballots

By Mark Capapas and Ethan Simmons • November 5, 2020
"I think just it’s something I've always felt is apart about being a mindful citizen and caring about something other than yourself. I wanna do my best to show up" said Kashara Bennett, Junior in Fine and Applied Arts.

Gallery | University students speak about importance of participating in 2020 election

By Mark Capapas, Senior Photographer • November 4, 2020
Two I-Guides assist a new student by pushing a cart loaded with their items during move-in on Aug. 22, 2019.

[Photo] Resident Advisors coping with COVID-19

By Matt Troher, Staff Writer • November 4, 2020
Michael Broussard, assistant chimesmaster and graduate student in Music, speaks about the chimes at Altgeld Hall on Friday. The Altgeld Chimes were gifted to the University from its students from 1914-1921.

[Photo] Altgeld chimes-players ring in 100 years

By Farrah Anderson, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2020
The entrance to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 13, 2019.

[Photo] Krannert makes changes for accessibility

By Vivian La • October 7, 2020
The Cracked: The Egg Came First food truck sits parked out front of Joe’s Brewery during Unofficial on March 1, 2019. The truck will be moving to Gary, Indiana this Saturday after eight years in the C-U community.

[Photo] Cracked food truck says ‘goodbye’ to CU

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 23, 2020
Students line up at PAR to vote on Election Day on Nov. 6, 2018. The early voting period in Champaign County began Thursday morning.

[Photo] Early voting begins in Champaign County

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to deliver the State of the University address on Jan. 24, 2020. Jones answers questions from the Illinois community below.

[Photo] Chancellor Jones talks two-week restrictions, collaboration

By JJ Kim • September 14, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to give the State of the University Address at the Illini Ballroom on Jan. 24. Jones attempts to quell the fears of University students by discussing plans for the spring semester.

[Photo] Safer Illinois provides digital support for COVID-positive students

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer • September 14, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to give the State of the University address on Jan. 24, 2020.

[Photo] Chancellor Jones replies to University’s COVID-19 questions

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • September 10, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to give his State of the University remarks on Jan. 24. Since the pandemic started, Jones and his team have been working to maximize public health.

[Photo] Questions for the Chancellor

By JJ Kim • September 8, 2020
Mark Capapas the daily illini Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to give the State of the University address on Jan. 24 in the Illini Ballroom.

[Photo] Questions to the Chancellor

By JJ Kim • September 3, 2020
The Japan House gardens sit tranquilly on Oct. 28. Under normal circumstances, the Japan House hosts its Matsuri Festival here annually.

[Photo] Japan House Virtual Festival, Ganbaru: Day of Giving aims to keep spirits high

By Rohit Jammu, Assistant Features Editor • August 31, 2020
The entrance to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 13, 2019. the Krannert Art Museum opened a new exhibit on Nov. 5 entitled “Bea Nettles: Harvest of Memory

[Photo] Krannert Center for the Performing Arts closed to public, open to students this fall

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • August 27, 2020
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