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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
Illinois’ Aaron Johnson slides safely into home during the first game of a doubleheader against Minnesota at Illinois Field on Saturday. The Illini now rank third in the Big Ten behind Ohio State and Indiana.

Baseball wins series with No. 23 Minnesota

By Meghan Montemurro • April 20, 2009

Baseball wins series with No. 23 Minnesota

By Meghan Montemurro • April 20, 2009
Second baseman Josh Parr tags a runner out at second base during the Illini baseball team's game against Eastern Illinois at Illinois Field in Urbana, April 14, 2009.

Defense, pitching falter in loss to Southern

By Meghan Montemurro • April 16, 2009
Illinois' Josh Parr tags Eastern Illinois' Richie Derbak as he slides into second base at Illinois Field on April 14, 2009.

Illini fall to Eastern Illinois as bats go cold

By Meghan Montemurro • April 15, 2009
Illinois' pitcher Will Strack (37) celebrates with teammate Josh Parr (9) after defeating Michigan State 3-0 on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Illinois Field.

Illinois baseball looks for midweek success against in-state rival

By Meghan Montemurro • March 31, 2009

No. 9 Illini struggle in road loss to No. 27 Notre Dame

By Meghan Montemurro • March 30, 2009

Meacham, Brock shine in their career finale

By Meghan Montemurro • March 21, 2009

The Dance ends too early

By Meghan Montemurro • March 20, 2009
Western Kentucky's A.J. Slaughter (4) goes to the basket during the first half of a first-round men's NCAA basketball tournament game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 19, 2009, as Illinois' Mike Davis (24) watches.

Illini bounced from the Dance floor by Hilltoppers

By Meghan Montemurro • March 20, 2009

Illini seeded No. 5 in NCAA Tournament, will play No. 12-seeded Hilltoppers

By Meghan Montemurro • March 13, 2009
Wesley Fane The Daily Illini Former Illinois men's gymnastics assistant head coach Jon Valdez leaves the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana after pleading guilty to a felony charge of unauthorized videotaping, on Monday, March 10, 2009. Valdez recieved 24 months of probation.

Valdez pleads guilty to illicit videotaping

By Meghan Montemurro • March 11, 2009
New assistant coach Miller aims to rocket Illini volleyball to top

New assistant coach Miller aims to rocket Illini volleyball to top

By Meghan Montemurro • March 10, 2009
Wesley Fane The Daily Illini Former Illinois men's gymnastics assistant head coach Jon Valdez leaves the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana after pleading guilty to a felony charge of unauthorized videotaping, on Monday, March 10, 2009. Valdez recieved 24 months of probation.

Update: Former Illinois men’s assistant gymnastics coach pleads guilty

By Meghan Montemurro • March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Brent pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

By Meghan Montemurro • February 24, 2009
Erica Magda

Appleton falls far from Illinois’ tree

By Meghan Montemurro • February 5, 2009
Justin Spring speaks at the 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars at Assembly Hall on Wednesday. Spring gave his girlfriend a surprise proposal that night. Erica Magda

Olympic-sized proposal

By Meghan Montemurro • November 7, 2008
 

Hockey nets win against Robert Morris

By Meghan Montemurro • October 31, 2008
 

421 minutes later Illini soccer nets goal, win

By Meghan Montemurro • October 27, 2008
Ng Han Guan, The Associated Press

Illini lead U.S. Paralympic team to gold

By Meghan Montemurro • September 16, 2008

9/11 still vivid for New Yorker Ribeiro

By Meghan Montemurro • September 11, 2008
 

One Illini gymnast’s Olympic dream

By Meghan Montemurro • August 27, 2008
 

Younger players boost talent, depth on team

By Meghan Montemurro • August 22, 2008

Smith dismissed from basketball team

By Meghan Montemurro • August 1, 2008
 

Spring’s march to Beijing an unlikely one

By Meghan Montemurro • August 1, 2008
 

Police allege Smith violated probation

By Meghan Montemurro • July 30, 2008

Smith dismissed from basketball team

By Meghan Montemurro • July 30, 2008

Police allege Smith violated probation

By Meghan Montemurro • July 30, 2008

Police report another attempted sexual assault on campus

By Meghan Montemurro • July 28, 2008
 

No longer teammates, former Illini share pro experience

By Meghan Montemurro • July 28, 2008

Hit the road with Illinois football

By Meghan Montemurro • July 26, 2008
Illinois junior forward Jenna Smith practices her jump shot at Ubben Basketball Complex on July 18. Wes Anderson

Illinois’ rebound dependent on center Smith

By Meghan Montemurro • July 23, 2008

Iowa game becomes latest sell-out for Illini football

By Meghan Montemurro • July 23, 2008
Coach Jolette Law talks with campers at Ubben Basketball Facility on Thursday. Susan Kantor

Law spends summer coaching young athletes

By Meghan Montemurro • July 18, 2008

Missing 12-year-old girl found

By Meghan Montemurro • July 16, 2008

Arduous 2008 schedule promises to challenge Illinois soccer

By Meghan Montemurro • June 30, 2008

Softball tabs former player for coaching job

By Meghan Montemurro • June 30, 2008
 

Volleyball facing tough schedule for upcoming season

By Meghan Montemurro • June 25, 2008

‘Zook Zone’ towels ready for football season

By Meghan Montemurro • June 24, 2008
Photo courtesy Craig Pessman Photo courtesy Craig Pessman

Illinois completes Europe trip with 9-1 record

By Meghan Montemurro • June 24, 2008
 

Spring-ing into Beijing Olympics

By Meghan Montemurro • June 23, 2008

Touchdown for the Big Ten

By Meghan Montemurro • June 20, 2008

Spring chasing Olympic dreams at Team Trials

By Meghan Montemurro • June 18, 2008

Illinois football game time against Western Michigan set

By Meghan Montemurro • June 16, 2008
 

Illini continue championship quest

By Meghan Montemurro • June 13, 2008
A construction crane hovers over the site of the new apartment building at 309 E. Green St. Thursday evening. Susan Kantor

High-end apartments sprout up on campus

By Meghan Montemurro • June 13, 2008

Block I already sold out for next season

By Meghan Montemurro • June 6, 2008

Vine St. viaduct closed in Urbana due to storms

By Meghan Montemurro • June 4, 2008

Police reports

By Meghan Montemurro • June 4, 2008

ESPN honors four Illini for academic, athletic success

By Meghan Montemurro • June 4, 2008

Block I student tickets sold out

By Meghan Montemurro • June 4, 2008

Gov. Blagojevich declares budget unconstitutional

By Meghan Montemurro • June 2, 2008
LaNeisha Waller leaps over the final hurdle of the 60 meter hurdles during the Big Ten Championships at the Armory, Sunday, February 25, 2007. Wes Anderson

Women’s track shines at NCAA regional

By Meghan Montemurro • June 2, 2008

Diller stays close to home with Thunder

By Meghan Montemurro • May 29, 2008
 

Senior athletes will continue to compete after graduation

By Meghan Montemurro • May 13, 2008

Iowa ends softball’s season at Big Ten tourney

By Meghan Montemurro • May 12, 2008

ESPN.com columnist talks NBA, Big Ten

By Meghan Montemurro • April 21, 2008
Utah Jazz and former Illini guard Deron Williams shoots as Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes, right, defends during the third quarter in Game 1 of their first-round series Saturday in Houston. Williams has improved his play over his three seasons, drawi David J. Phillip, The Associated Press

Williams reflects on Illinois career

By Meghan Montemurro • April 21, 2008

Offense revives as softball defeats Bradley twice

By Meghan Montemurro • April 10, 2008

Women’s basketball earns WNIT bid

By Meghan Montemurro • March 14, 2008

Illini athletes battle to overcome ACL injuries

By Meghan Montemurro • March 13, 2008

Pruitt earns All-Big Ten honors

By Meghan Montemurro • March 11, 2008

Zook wins ‘Coach of the Year’ award following 9-4 season

By Meghan Montemurro • February 28, 2008
Erica Magda

Mexicano powers through the game

By Meghan Montemurro • February 27, 2008

Softball contends with nation’s best, locks down on ‘D’

By Meghan Montemurro • February 26, 2008
 

Mexicano drafted in third round to Akron Racers, will sign on after 2008 season

By Meghan Montemurro • February 20, 2008
Erica Magda

Starting pitcher faces top offensive lineup

By Meghan Montemurro • February 20, 2008

Softball upends No. 6 UCLA during tournament

By Meghan Montemurro • February 19, 2008
 

Softball focuses on bringing heat to opponents in Las Vegas Classic

By Meghan Montemurro • February 15, 2008

Softball heads south for opening contests

By Meghan Montemurro • February 8, 2008

Eight players enroll early this semester for Illinois football team

By Meghan Montemurro • January 15, 2008

Women’s volleyball players honored for season’s performance

By Meghan Montemurro • November 29, 2007
Coach Don Hardin leads his team to victory over Southern Illinois in this Sept. 12 photo. Hardin recorded his 400th career win last weekend with a three-game sweep of Iowa. Erica Magda

Hardin racks up 400th career win

By Meghan Montemurro • November 28, 2007
Vicki Brown spikes over a Penn State player at Huff Hall on Oct. 19. Illinois finished its season with a shutout victory against Iowa. Erica Magda

Volleyball season ends with victory

By Meghan Montemurro • November 26, 2007
Senior middle blocker Vicki Brown attempts to hit the ball past Michigan on Saturday at Huff Hall. Illinois heads to Ohio State and Penn State to play the Buckeyes and No. 1 Nittany Lions, respectively. Erica Magda

Volleyball faces rough road

By Meghan Montemurro • November 16, 2007

Volleyball sets up for next season with two touted recruits

By Meghan Montemurro • November 15, 2007
Freshman Laura DeBruler spikes the ball past Michigan on Saturday. Erica Magda

Illinois freshman stands out in Big Ten

By Meghan Montemurro • November 13, 2007
Sophomore outside hitter Kylie McCulley spikes the ball past Michigan at Huff Hall on Saturday. Illinois is back on the road next weekend. Laura Prusik

Volleyball suffers disappointing loss to Michigan

By Meghan Montemurro • November 12, 2007
 

Records in reach for volleyball team ready to spike UM

By Meghan Montemurro • November 9, 2007

Volleyball swept by No. 11 Wisconsin

By Meghan Montemurro • November 8, 2007

Illinois volleyball team prepares for game at Wisconsin

By Meghan Montemurro • November 7, 2007
 

Volleyball registers home win

By Meghan Montemurro • November 5, 2007

Illini fight back, fall in five to Wildcats

By Meghan Montemurro • November 2, 2007

Volleyball looks to score success at home; Coach Hardin two victories shy of 400 mark

By Meghan Montemurro • November 2, 2007

Volleyball enjoys break from scary schedule

By Meghan Montemurro • October 31, 2007

Volleyball continues to have success on the road

By Meghan Montemurro • October 29, 2007

Illini hit the road, come away with two victories

By Meghan Montemurro • October 26, 2007
 

Volleyball sets high hopes for second half of season

By Meghan Montemurro • October 26, 2007
 

Volleyball pressures foes to five

By Meghan Montemurro • October 22, 2007

Illinois pushes #2 Penn State to limit

By Meghan Montemurro • October 19, 2007

Illini look to spike No. 2 Penn State

By Meghan Montemurro • October 19, 2007

Illini swim team heading to Michigan for tri-meet

By Meghan Montemurro • October 19, 2007

Volleyball defeats Iowa, Minnesota in weekend road trip

By Meghan Montemurro • October 15, 2007
 

Illini look for resurgence against lowly Hawkeyes

By Meghan Montemurro • October 12, 2007
 

Volleyball frustrated

By Meghan Montemurro • October 9, 2007
Kristine Anderson hits the ball against Marquette at Huff Hall on Sept. 7. The Illini, now 2-2 in Big Ten play, will host the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday before facing the Purdue Boilermakers at Huff Hall on Monday. Erica Magda

Volleyball squad wary of aggressive serving

By Meghan Montemurro • October 5, 2007
 

Bazzetta spikes it up on court

By Meghan Montemurro • October 3, 2007

Volleyball defeats Spartans, Wildcats

By Meghan Montemurro • October 1, 2007
Stefanie Alde spikes the ball against Washington on Sept. 19. Erica Magda

Volleyball will try to even mark

By Meghan Montemurro • September 28, 2007

Illini volleyball falls to ranked Michigan

By Meghan Montemurro • September 24, 2007

Volleyball falls to Michigan

By Meghan Montemurro • September 21, 2007
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