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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

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Josh Imatorbhebhe weaves through the Purdue defense during the game against Purdue Oct. 31 at Memorial Stadium. Imatorbhebhe was selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

[Photo] Josh Imatorbhebhe signs with Jacksonville Jaguars as undrafted free agent

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • May 1, 2021
Sophomore Cole Kirschsieper pitched during a game against Northwestern on March 27. The Illini baseball team will head to West Lafayette, Indiana for a three-game series against Purdue this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois seeks revenge in three-game set at Purdue

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • April 23, 2021
Sophomore shortstop Branden Comia fields a ground ball at a game against Northwestern on March 28. The Illinois baseball team will play four games this weekend against Purdue and Michigan State at Illinois Field.

[Photo] Illini set to host Purdue, Michigan State in four-game series at Illinois Field

By Jared Ebanks, Staff Writer • April 16, 2021
Memorial Stadium rests largely empty during the game between Illinois and Purdue on Oct. 31, 2020.

[Photo] Sharing stories on social media: How Illinois’ athletic department handles online presence

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer • January 10, 2021
Protestors occupy the intersection of Green and Third in Champaign while organizers speak during a demonstration following the death of George Floyd on June 1.

[Photo] Gallery | 2020 Year in Review

By Ryan Ash • December 31, 2020
Minimal fans watch Illinois play against Purdue Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Semester in review: COVID-19 leads to unprecedented football season

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2020
Illinois running back Chase Brown finds an opening during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31.

[Photo] Illini to travel to Rutgers Saturday seeking first win

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 13, 2020
Illinois running back Mike Epstein searches for an opening during the game against Purdue on Saturday. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Illini to host Minnesota Saturday afternoon, still seek first win

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 6, 2020
Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr. celebrates a sack during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Carney, defensive line exceed expectations for Illini defense

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020
Sophomore quarterback Coran Taylor throws a pass under pressure during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Fourth-string quarterback Taylor sparks life into offense

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
Illinois running back Mike Epstein sweeps left during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Illini defensive line continues to impress

By Brendyn Jones, Assistant On-Air Editor • November 2, 2020
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor hands the ball off to running back Mike Epstein during the game against Purdue on Oct. 31. The Illini fell to the Boilermakers 31-24.

[Photo] Coran Taylor, Illini fall short against Boilermakers 31-24

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • October 31, 2020
Student organizer Drake Materre speaks outside of the Red Lion bar during the “Dead Lion” protest on Sept. 17. Materre has recently turned his focus to food insecurity in the Champaign County area.

[Photo] Student activist turns attention to food insecurity

By Mona Alrazzaq, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters launches a pass during the game against Rutgers on Nov. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Opinion | Barrett’s Catholic faith deserves good-faith, not criticism

By Matthew Krauter, Columnist • October 2, 2020
A protester draws Breonna Taylor's face in chalk on the sidewalk outside the Champaign Police Department. Demonstrators gathered Wednesday in response to the grand jury decision regarding the killing of Breonna Taylor.

[Photo] Gallery | Protesters gather following Breonna Taylor charging decision

By Ryan Ash • September 23, 2020
Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb kneels with protestors as organizer Drake Materre speaks outside of the Champaign Police Department during a protest following the death of George Floyd on June 1. New listening sessions will allow the community to address public safety needs.

[Photo] Champaign community listening sessions start Thursday

By Samantha Boyle, Managing Editor for Reporting • September 24, 2020
Illinois running back Chase Brown fights for yardage during the game against Rutgers. The Illini won 38-10.

[Photo] Watching other teams play: Epstein, Brown say upcoming college football start is bittersweet

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • September 4, 2020
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[Photo] Illini begin training camp with promising offense despite season uncertainties

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • August 9, 2020
Protestors gather at the intersection of Green and Wright streets.

Gallery | Protesters demonstrate in downtown Champaign

By Quentin Shaw, Staff Photographer • June 2, 2020
Illinois wide reveiver Josh Imatorbhebhe and teammates celebrate a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini won 24-23.

[Photo] Whitman, Illinois plan for return of men’s basketball, football student-athletes June 3

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • May 22, 2020
Illinois Redshirt Sophomore Diana Brown sets the ball during the match against Ohio State on Oct. 26, 2019.

[Photo] Best Illini uniforms: Blue jerseys top 2019-2020 selections

By Claire O’Brien, Staff Writer • May 7, 2020
Illinois wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe catches a touchdown pass during the game against Nebraska on Sept. 21, 2019. Imatorbhebhe is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.

[Photo] Best Illini uniforms: Orange-blue-orange ranks top combination for 2019 football team

By Alec Busse, Assistant Video Editor • May 6, 2020
Illinois running back Conner Lillig falls just short of the goal line during the game against Rutgers. The Illini won 38-10. Illinois will face Michigan State on the road Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois looks for fourth-straight conference win against Michigan State Saturday

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • November 7, 2019
llinois quarterback Brandon Peters launches a pass during the game against Rutgers. The Illini were tied 10-10 at halftime, but bested the Scarlet Knights 38-10. Jonathan Bonaguro The Daily Illini.

[Photo] Illini top Scarlet Knights 38-10 in third-straight victory

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • November 2, 2019
The Illini celebrate after scoring a point vs Ohio State at Huff Hall on Saturday.

[Photo] Huff Hall houses home-court advantage for Illini

By Rachel Spencer, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2019
Senior Aleks Kovacevic celebrates at Atkins Tennis Center on April 12. Illinois beat Penn State 4-3.

[Photo] Team aims to continue strong performances in upcoming tournaments

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
Senior Jacqueline Quade jumps to the net in Huff Hall on Saturday. Quade led the Illini with 13 kills, helping the team defeat the Buckeyes 3-0.

[Photo] Volleyball wins 3-0 against Ohio State, ends road losing streak

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
Freshman wide receiver Casey Washington celebrates a first down during Illinois’ game against Michigan on Oct. 12. Washington was a key contributor in Illinois’ upset over No. 6-ranked Wisconsin Saturday.

[Photo] Washington rises from ashes

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • October 24, 2019
The Skyline Tower is located on the corner of Sixth and Green Streets. Subletting your apartment can be a cost-effective alternative t paying rent yourself if you plan to study abroad.

[Photo] Learn to successfully sublet your apartment

By Sonal Singh, Staff Writer • October 21, 2019
llinois wide receiver Donny Navarro breaks free for a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini defeated the Badgers with only four seconds remaining on the clock.

[Photo] Illinois undermines No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • October 21, 2019
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin stiff arms a defender during the game against Wisconsin. The Illini won 24-23.

[Photo] Illinois upsets No. 6 Wisconsin

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • October 19, 2019
Illinois tight end Justice Williams jumps for a reception during the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Illini lost 25-42.

[Photo] Illinois vs. Michigan game notes

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen reacts to a missed interception of a pass later ruled as a fumble. Illinois lost to Nebraska 38-42.

[Photo] Illini served second loss of the season to Cornhuskers

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019
Illinois defense breaks up a pass on Saturday. The Illini led 21-14 at halftime against the Cornhuskers before choking in the fourth quarter.

[Photo] Illinois drops lead against Nebraska in final quarter

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019
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[Photo] Illini fall to Cornhuskers 42-38

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • September 21, 2019
Robin Kaler reads Ronggao Zhang’s statement translated in English. The Zhang family and members of the University faculty attended a press conference Monday in order to honor the establishment of Yingying’s Fund.

[Photo] Yingying’s Fund officially established to help international students, families

By Samantha Boyle, News Editor • August 19, 2019
Senior Assistant State's Attorney Dan Jackson and Yingying Zhang's family's attorney Zhidong Wang, surrounded by Yingying Zhang's family, make a statement revealing how Brendt Christensen disposed of Zhang's body in June of 2017. No searches have been conducted yet as it will prove to be a difficult task, but future investigations of Christensen's claims will be undertaken by the federal, state and local governments.

[Photo] Recovery of Yingying Zhang’s remains ‘has no certainty of success’

By Hannah Preston, Interim editor-in-chief • August 7, 2019
The crowd throws water toward the Spring Jam stage on the Main Quad on Sunday.

[Photo] Lil Yachty Performs at Spring Jam 2019

By Mark Capapas, Photo Editor • April 29, 2019
Head coach Lovie Smith talks with potential basketball recruits Zyon Bel and Kendall Smith before the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8. Smith and Julian Pearl swap positions of players in spring practices.

[Photo] Smith, Pearl swap positions

By Gavin Good, Staff Writer • April 1, 2019
Students rally on the Main Quad in opposition to the treatment of the migrant caravan on Nov. 29. Activist groups like UIUC Ayuda encourage students to get involved in important causes. It was formed as a result of recent events in the Latinx community.

[Photo] UIUC Ayuda encourages social justice work

December 10, 2018
The Red Herring is a vegetarian restaurant located at 1209 W Oregon.

[Photo] Red Herring chef shows how life is unpredictable

By Min Cheong Kim, Staff Writer • November 28, 2018
Protesters march through downtown Champaign on Thursday in response to President Trump's decision to replace Rod Rosenstein with Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as the head of the Mueller probe. The Nobody is Above the Law protest was previously organized so that if President Trump were to replace the oversight of the special counsel, a rapid response series of protests would take place the next day.

[Photo] CU activists protest as Trump forces Sessions’ resignation

By Molly Zupan, Special Sections Editor • November 9, 2018
An assortment of coral skeletons beside substrates used to start new coral colonies.

[Photo] Coral reef recovery brings biologists, engineers together

By Ashley Fu, Staff Writer • November 8, 2018
Hundreds of University students line up at the Illini Union to vote early.

[Photo] Students line up for early voting at Illini Union

By Therese Pokorney • November 6, 2018
University students vote early at the Illini Union on Saturday. The University joined the Big Ten Voting Challenge, hoping for the most improved voter turnout.

[Photo] UI competes in Big Ten Voting Challenge

By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018
Representative Carroll Ammons speaks outside of the News Gazette on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

[Photo] Protesters rally in the publication of News-Gazette cartoon

By Therese Pokorney, Assistant Daytime News Editor • October 2, 2018
Ellen Leyerle, a Champaign resident, dressed as a rubber stamp to criticize Rep. Rodney Davis’ support for President Trump’s policies while she spoke at a rally outside Davis’ Champaign office.

[Photo] Rep. Davis protested over lack of open meetings

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor • September 17, 2018
The Jump Simulation Center of cially opened its doors to students on campus on July 27. The center offers medical students realistic settings and equipment to help them get used to working in a hospital environment.

[Photo] New medical training center opens to students

September 6, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Ricky Smalling goes up for a catch in the game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 11, 2017. Smalling looks to highlight the Illinois offense this season as it switches to a spread style. Photo by: Quinten Shaw

[Photo] Big Ten Media Days: Style of offense is its own battle

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • July 26, 2018
Members of GEO protest on the Main Quad on Feb. 26.

[Photo] Top five moments of the past year

By Heather Schlitz, Assistant News Editor • May 7, 2018
Goldwater scholarship recipient Michael Toriyama poses with his research in Loomis Laboratory of Physics. In his research, Toriyama conducts simulations of ion radiation in semiconductors.

[Photo] Four University students receive Goldwater Scholarship

April 26, 2018
A University student challenges the pro-life activists' methods during a protest outside the Illini Union on Wednesday.

[Photo] Anti-abortion group demonstrates graphic imagery on Main Quad

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 18, 2018
Jonathan Metzl, Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Medicine, Health and Society at Vanderbilt University, speaks on the political intracacies surrounding mass shootings. The lecture took place at the Levis Faculty Center on Thursday, Mar. 19.

[Photo] Vanderbilt professor leads discussion on myths behind mental illness, gun violence

By Cori Lippert, Staff Writer • March 30, 2018
Illinois players celebrate a defensive stop in their game against Western Kentucky on September 9, 2017. Illinois picked up its second and last victory of the season in a 20-7 win.

[Photo] Illinois linebacking corps taking different shape

By Gavin Good, Staff writer • March 28, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks out over the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 28. The Illini lost 24-10.

[Photo] Illinois gets commitment from grad transfer quarterback AJ Bush

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • March 15, 2018
Illinois wide receiver Mike Dudek catches a touchdown pass during the game against Ball State on Sept. 2 at Memorial Stadium. Dudek is getting ready for his senior season.

[Photo] Bennett Williams ready to step into bigger role for Illinois

By Gavin Good, Assistant sports editor • March 8, 2018
Illinois quarterback Cam Thomas throws a pass under pressure during the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct 28. The Illini lost 10-24.

[Photo] Thomas steps out of the shadows during offseason

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor • March 8, 2018
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[Photo] GEO strike moves into its second week

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 6, 2018
Graduate employees hold a rally on the quad.

[Photo] An overview of the GEO strike

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 5, 2018
Graduate employees strike across the University campus.

[Photo] Students face dilemma on crossing picket lines

By Julie Kang, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2018
Members of GEO protest on the Main Quad on Feb. 26.

[Photo] GEO strike continues into Wednesday

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime News Editor • February 28, 2018
Leaders of the Helix RSO meet to discuss future plans for the organization. Helix is a student run organization focused on multi-disciplinary undergraduate research.

[Photo] First-of-its-kind RSO finds footing at University

By Jessica Bursztynsky • February 26, 2018
The outside of Skyline Tower located at 519 E. Green Street.

[Photo] Luxurious apartment options sorted by personality

By Yifan Gu, Staff Writer • February 19, 2018
Professor Martin Burton poses with his molecular making machine at the Roger Adams Laboratory.

[Photo] Alexa, do I need to see a doctor?

By Rebecca Wood, Staff Writer • February 19, 2018
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[Photo] They, them, theirs: A better housing experience for all

By Brooke Eberle, Special Sections Editor • February 15, 2018
Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss uses a megaphone to deliver a speech on the Main Quad on Thursday.

[Photo] Rally for Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss

February 8, 2018
Graduate employees protest at the Alma Mater for a fair contract on Jan 18. The Graduate Employees' Organization announced this morning that it will begin striking Feb. 26 if an agreement with University administration is not reached beforehand.

[Photo] GEO plans to begin strike Feb. 26

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 8, 2018
Football head coach Lovie Smith speaks at a press conference for National Signing Day on Wednesday afternoon. There were five players who signed on Wednesday and there is one more scholarship available. Smith said he has a player in mind for the scholarship, but he would not discuss his position.

[Photo] Taylor headlines Illinois Football’s Signing Day

By Mike Gasick, Staff writer • February 8, 2018
Graduate employees protest at the Alma Mater for a fair contract on Thursday, Jan 18.

[Photo] Alstork steps up for Illinois

By James Boyd, Staff writer • February 7, 2018
Nebraska scores during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. The Illini fell 28-6.

[Photo] 4 faculty members selected for endowed chairs

By JieJie Wang, Staff Writer • February 5, 2018
Nebraska scores during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. The Illini lost 28-6.

[Photo] Editorial | The beginning of the end to football as we know it

February 5, 2018
The Red Herring is a vegetarian restaurant located at 1209 W Oregon.

[Photo] University students vandalize Red Herring

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • January 30, 2018
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