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Matt Troher

Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor

Hello! My name's Matt Troher, and I'm a sophomore pursuing a dual degree in Journalism & English. I started writing for The Daily Illini in the Spring of 2020, and this year I'll be working as the Investigative News & Longform Editor. I've been involved with journalism since my sophomore year of high school, and I've been honored to continue my work with the incredible staff here at The Daily Illini. On campus, I'm also involved with Adventure Club, English Student Council, Illini Disc Golf, and Montage Literary Magazine. In my limited free time, I'm usually reading (for class or for leisure), writing, watching movies, making coffee, playing tennis, hitting the disc golf course, or trying out a new recipe in one of my many cookbooks.

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A year of isolation, reflection: Students change majors, life directions during pandemic

September 16, 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.

Marching Illini baton twirler reflects on success, experience

September 5, 2021
A College of Liberal Arts & Sciences decal is pasted onto the door of their main office Nov. 14, 2018. University students shouldn't rule out liberal arts if they are interested in pursuing it in the future.

Embrace a liberal arts mindset

July 15, 2021
The Chicago skyline is photographed by Jack Gillespie during a colorful sunset. Students Sierra Reed and Gillespie have garnered thousands of followers through TikTok by making the platform into a business opportunity.

Student influencers launch business through TikTok

June 5, 2021
The Greek movie

‘Dogtooth’ (Greece, 2009) is a strangely sharp piece of experimental cinema

May 27, 2021
Mads Mikkelsen stars in the movie

‘Another Round’ offers sobering look at our relationship with alcohol

May 20, 2021
Cicadas return, specific brood emerges in Illinois counties

Cicadas return, specific brood emerges in Illinois counties

May 10, 2021
A photo a book containing plays such as Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Tempest and Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare rests on display. Shakespeare’s birthday was remembered by a week-long celebration featuring his writings.

UI library celebrates Shakespeare week

April 29, 2021
Students trust horoscopes for guidance

Students trust horoscopes for guidance

April 12, 2021
UI, Penn State academics discuss climate change

UI, Penn State academics discuss climate change

March 31, 2021
Senior in FAA Sophia Byrd poses for photo. Byrd was nominated for Grammy in the category for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.

Sophia Byrd reflects on Grammy nomination

March 17, 2021
Rob Kar directs the UI senate meeting on Monday, March 8. The senate voted to extend the test-optional admissions policy through 2023.

UI senate extends test-optional admissions through 2023

March 9, 2021
Illini add a magical flair to campus

Illini add a magical flair to campus

March 1, 2021
The Illini Chabad House stands on the corner of Armory Avenue and Arbor street.

Portraits of faith: ‘Physically distant, emotionally close’

March 1, 2021
Employees work at their computers in the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s operations center. CUPHD conducts the vast majority of contact tracing in the area.

Contact tracers weigh tradeoffs of privacy, public health

February 25, 2021
The University YMCA and Illini Media Company is located at 1001 S. Wright St. IMC was hit with a cyberattack Tuesday morning.

Ongoing: Cyberattack potentially compromises Illini Media Company’s employee data

February 17, 2021
Sophomore Natalie Bizon decorates her apartment on Oct. 2. It’s important to wisely decorate your living space.

Dos, don’ts of decorating on a budget

February 15, 2021
The front of the University YMCA is pictured above. Several students live as residents on the third floor of the building.

Students share experiences with YMCA housing

February 15, 2021
Members of the Students for Justice in Palestine organization protest during the Illinois Student Government Meeting at the ARC Multi-Purpose Room on October 23, 2019. A lawsuit between Speech First and the University was settled on Feb. 2.

University settles lawsuit with free speech group

February 15, 2021
Datamatch forges love connections on campus

Datamatch forges love connections on campus

February 12, 2021
Needles wait to be filled with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12. The vaccine is now limitedly available to eligible students.

Vaccinated students praise easy shots, ‘streamlined’ administration

February 8, 2021
COVID-19 grade options result in boosted GPAs across University

COVID-19 grade options result in boosted GPAs across University

February 4, 2021
The Altgeld Bell Tower peaks high into the sky on Sunday morning.

Class gifts connect old alumni to new Illini

February 1, 2021
The Wildlife Society UIUC student chapter Vice President Izabelle Jaquet (left) and chapter President Emmarie Alexander (right) participate in the bird collection survey.

UI Wildlife Society petitions for bird-safe campus architecture

January 28, 2021
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen poses for a professional headshot. Killeen gave his annual address on Monday via Zoom, where he addressed varying topics including COVID-19.

UI president expects 300 to 500 new cases to start semester

January 27, 2021
Pharmacist Katie Lampan prepares shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 12. Vaccine supplies are currently limited to older and at-risk citizens.

Vaccine explainer: when will students get their turn?

January 25, 2021
Student health facility workers receive vaccine

Student health facility workers receive vaccine

January 19, 2021
A student deposits saliva into a University COVID-19 test tube while taking a COVID-19 test at State Farm Center on Oct. 9.

UI announces spring return testing requirements for students

January 13, 2021
A University COVID-19 testing site worker writes on a box containing completed COVID-19 tests on Oct. 9.

Vaccinations begin to roll out across Champaign-Urbana

January 6, 2021
State of the University: Jones announces mental health task force, potential academic policy changes

State of the University: Jones announces mental health task force, potential academic policy changes

November 20, 2020
A person dressed in a turkey costume poses for a promotional image for the 2020 Turkey Trot. The event will be held virtually this year.

Thanksgiving on the Run: Turkey Trot goes virtual

November 19, 2020
Kathryn Newton stars in the movie “Freaky.” The film was released on Friday.

Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton talk “Freaky”

November 16, 2020
University employee resigns after Islamophobic tweets draw backlash

University employee resigns after Islamophobic tweets draw backlash

November 13, 2020
Multiple police cars respond to a shooting incident near the intersection of First and Green streets. No one was injured during the incident.

Police chief clarifies Halloween shooting incident

November 9, 2020
Two I-Guides assist a new student by pushing a cart loaded with their items during move-in on Aug. 22, 2019.

Resident Advisors coping with COVID-19

November 4, 2020
Students stand in line to vote at the Illini Union polling place on Tuesday.

Election week at the University: high stakes atmosphere can be felt across campus

November 3, 2020
Children attending a drive-thru trick-or-treating event at the Champaign County Fairgrounds receive candy on Saturday. Many Champaign-Urbana residents celebrated Halloween with COVID-19 precautions this year.

Masked up: County, campus celebrate a COVID-19 Halloween

November 2, 2020
Lawn signs line the grass of the Main Quad outside of the Illini Union voting site on Thursday. Many important state positions are up for grabs in the 2020 Illinois election.

Illinois Elections: What’s at Stake for State Legislature

November 2, 2020
BrewLab General Manager Gab Wikoff serves a customer on Tuesday afternoon. The coffee shop, along with other similar businesses in the area, have had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BrewLab, coffee industry adapt to pandemic, climate change

October 21, 2020
A FSHN 340: Food Production and Service student prepares a salad while working at the Bevier Cafe located in Bevier Hall on Friday. The Bevier Cafe has recently established its “Everybody Eats” initiative to fight food insecurity.

Bevier Cafe launches initiative to combat food insecurity

October 8, 2020
Science of slowing down time during a pandemic

Science of slowing down time during a pandemic

September 21, 2020
Sunflowers bloom in sophomore Lily Dolan's backyard garden.

Nature, Nurture: students sow benefits of gardening during pandemic

September 9, 2020
Congressional candidate Stefanie Smith runs an unapologetically working-class campaign

Congressional candidate Stefanie Smith runs an unapologetically working-class campaign

April 10, 2020
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