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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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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

May 6, 2021
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[Photo] Students prioritize passion over money

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 womens gymnastics failed to advance to NCAA Regionals in Athens, Georgia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January 7, 2021
Senior DaMonte 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

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

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

January 1, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu goes for a layup during the game against Minnesota on Dec. 15.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

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

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

December 27, 2020
Ayo Dosunmu goes up for a layup in Illinois contest against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. Behind Dosunmus performance, the Illini won X-X.

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

December 26, 2020
Jacob Grandison looks to pass the ball in Illinois game against Minnesota on Dec. 15. Grandisons playing time increased against Penn State because of his physicality and hustle plays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 15, 2020
I think just it’s something Ive 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

November 5, 2020
I think just it’s something Ive 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

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

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

October 22, 2020
The entrance to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on March 13, 2019.

[Photo] Krannert makes changes for accessibility

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

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

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

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

September 14, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones prepares to give the State of the University address on Jan. 24. Jones answers the University’s questions concerning UI’s COVID-19 response in this Staff Report.

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

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

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

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

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

August 27, 2020
Chicago police officers form a line in front of demonstrators during a protest on May 30. Columnist Maii argues the CPD is responsible for much of the violence occurring on Aug. 15.

[Photo] Opinion | Chicago Police Department is not for the people

August 24, 2020
Students sit at the Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union on Sunday. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, new guidelines are in place to prepare for an increase of students on campus.

[Photo] Campus resources shift accessibility during COVID-19

August 24, 2020
The 130N Silver stops at the Illini Union on Sunday. MTD implemented multiple adjustments in response to COVID-19.

[Photo] Fall semester brings service reductions, fresh look for MTD

August 24, 2020
Illinois Head Football Coach Lovie Smith sits and awaits questions during Big Ten Media Days on July 18, 2019.

[Photo] Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren releases open letter

August 19, 2020
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