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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

Renato Arteaga, Assistant Video Editor

Junior Ashton Anaya steadies himself during his still ring event during the competition against Oklahoma on Feb. 12. The Illini will be competing in Oklahoma this Friday for the NCAA Championships.

Illinois men’s gymnastics travel to NCAA Championships, both team and individuals set to compete

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 15, 2022
Senior Hamish Carter performs his floor routine during the competition against Oklahoma on Feb. 12. The Illini will be heading towards the playoff for the Big Ten Championship at University Park, Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday.

Illinois men’s gymnastics aim for title at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 1, 2022
Gymnast Michael Fletcher executes his routine for his pommel horse event during the competition against Oklahoma on Feb. 12. The Illini will be on the road for a tri-meet against Minnesota and Nebraska.

No. 6 Illinois men’s gymnastics returns to action with tri-meet against No. 3 Nebraska, Minnesota

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 5, 2022
Gymnast Abby Mueller poses at the end of her floor exercise routine against Rutgers on Feb. 25. The Illini will be home for Fridays meet against Central Michigan, Boise State, and Northern Illinois.

No. 22 Illinois women’s gymnastics takes on No. 23 Boise State, Central Michigan, Northern Illinois in home meet

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 4, 2022
Alex Diab performs on still rings during the 2019 Windy City Invitational. Diab graduated in 2019 and has placed third in the 2022 Winter Cup.

Illinois men’s gymnastics alum Diab wins third straight rings title at 2022 Winter Cup

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 1, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa and rest of the team celebrate as Takekawa sticks her landing during her event on bars against Rutgers on Friday. The Illini won against the Scarlet Knights 196.650-195.475.

No. 20 Illinois women’s gymnastics sets season-highs, snaps losing streak against No. 24 Rutgers

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 27, 2022
Gymnast Mia Takekawa executes her routine for floor exercise during the match against Minnesota on Feb. 6. The Illini will be going against Rutgers in a dual meet this Friday.

No. 20 Illinois women’s gymnastics returns to Huff Hall for dual meet against No. 24 Rutgers

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 25, 2022
Gymnast Mia Takekawa performs for her balance beam event during the meet against Minnesota on Feb. 6. Takeawa scored team highs during her balance beam event during the Big Five Meet with the Illini placing third overall.

Illinois women’s gymnastics places third at Big Five Meet, earns No. 20 national ranking

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 21, 2022
Gymnast Kaitlyn Ewald balances during her beam event during the competition against Feb. 6. During the previous meet, Ewald and teammate Mia Takekawa both tied a team high for bars.

Illinois women’s gymnastics travels to Toledo for Big Five Meet

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 18, 2022
Gymnast Mia Takekawa begins her floor exercise routine during the competition against Minnesota on Feb. 6. Takekawa scored a team high on bars, but the Illini lose against Michigan State.

Illinois women’s gymnastics falls in East Lansing as No. 15 Michigan State sets program records

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 15, 2022
Ian Skirkey performs on pommel horse during Illinois mens gymnastics meet against No. 2 Oklahoma on Saturday.

No. 5 Illini men’s gymnastics struggles to keep pace with No. 2 Oklahoma in home loss

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 13, 2022
Gymnast Ashton Anaya balances himself during his still rings event against Ohio State on Feb. 5. The Illini will be going against Oklahoma on Saturday for their second home meet of the regular season.

No. 5 Illinois men’s gymnastics prepares for top-5 matchup, takes on No. 2 Oklahoma at Huff Hall

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 12, 2022
Gymnast Arayah Simmons practices before her vault event during the competition against Minnesota on Sunday. Simmons scored a new personal high for her vault event with a 9.850.

Illinois women’s gymnastics records several career-highs in quad meet at Kentucky, loss to No. 5 Minnesota

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Illinois mens gymnastic head coach, Justin Spring, talks with assistant head coach Daniel Ribeiro during the competition against Ohio State on Saturday. Spring discusses his long time support of the dual meet format that has now been added.

Illini men’s gymnastics coach Justin Spring reflects on advocating for newly implemented dual-meet format

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 7, 2022
Gymnast Jordan Kovach balances during his event for still rings during a meet on Mar. 17, 2018. Both the mens and womens teams will be back home with the mens team competing on Saturday and the womens team on Sunday.

Illinois men’s, women’s gymnastics return to action with first home meets of season

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 4, 2022
Gymnast Mia Takekawa does her performance for her beams event against Michigan on Feb 21, 2021. Takekawa set career highs for her events in bars and vault, but the Illini lose to Nebraska 195.375-195.500.

Illinois women’s gymnastics loses for first time in 2022, falls to Nebraska in Lincoln

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Gymnast Hamish Carter lands after his event during the NCAA Championships on April 16 2021. Carter set a new high for his floor event and high bars, and both Illinois mens and womens team won against Penn State.

Illinois men’s, women’s gymnastics leave Penn State with road victory in conference openers

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Illinois mens gymnastic head coach, Justin Spring, watches an event during the 2021 Big Ten Championship on April 3, 2021. The mens and womens team both will be competing at Penn State on Saturday.

Illinois men’s, women’s gymnastics open 2022 conference campaigns with dual meets at Penn State

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 29, 2022
Gymnast Logan Myers performs on the parallel bars during the NCAA Championship Finals on April 17. The Illini began their season with a third place finish at the Windy City Invitational on Saturday.

Illinois men’s gymnastics opens spring campaign with third-place finish

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 16, 2022
Runner Jon Davis takes the lead at the NCAA Midwest Regionals in Iowa on Nov. 12. Davis was the only runner on the team to advance to the NCAA Championships.

Illinois cross country season ends after Jon Davis falls short of finish line at NCAA Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 21, 2021
Jon Davis runs in the Midwest Regional meet on Nov. 12. Davis qualified for the NCAA Championships and will be traveling to Tallahassee, Florida.

Jon Davis travels to Tallahassee, represents Illinois cross country at NCAA Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
Runner Jon Davis runs in the lead during the NCAA Midwest Regionals on Nov. 12. The Illini placed fifth during the meet and Davis qualified for the NCAA Championship.

Illinois cross country finishes fifth at NCAA Midwest Regional, awaits fate for nationals qualification

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 13, 2021
Freshman Kate Dickman runs during the Illini Open Oct. 22. The Illinois cross country team will head to Iowa City for the NCAA Midwest Regional playoff meet on Friday afternoon.

Illinois cross country to compete in NCAA Midwest Regional for first time in two seasons

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 11, 2021
Junior runner, Olivia Howell (288), runs with teammates Sam Poglitsch (281) and Ayah Aldadah at the ISU Red Bird Invite on Sept. 17. Howell has a consistent and successful season as being a top finisher in her races.

The next generation: Olivia Howell recognizes growing leadership role with Illinois cross country

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
Runners Jon Davis and Tyler Cushing run at the Red Bird Invite on Sept 17. Davis placed third for the mens 2.5 mile run and Cushing placed 12th at the Big Ten Championship on Oct 29.

Illinois cross country finishes sixth at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
Jon Davis and Tyler Cushing begin their run at the Joe Pian Invitational on Oct. 1. The Illinois track and cross country team are headed to State College, Pennsylvania, for the Big Ten Championships on Friday.

Illinois cross country enters postseason, looks to shine at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
The Illini Cross Country team runs together while surpassing other opponents during the 2021 Illini Open Oct. 22.

Illinois cross country places second at Illini Open

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 22, 2021
Illinois cross country senior Emma Milburn runs alongside Annalyssa Crain, Rebecca Craddock, Kora Malecek, and Allison McGrath at the Red Bird Invite at ISU Sept. 17. The Illinois cross country team will hold their first invite since 2019 at the University Arboretum on Friday.

Illinois cross country to hold Illini Open for first time since 2019

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 22, 2021
Senior Emma Milburn was the team’s first finisher during the women’s Garnet 6k where she placed 18th with a time of 20:14.3. The Illinois cross country teams finished Pre-Nationals and now look ahead for the Illini Open meet.

Illinois cross country teams finish Pre-Nationals, look ahead for Illini Open meet

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021
Two members of the Illinois cross country team run during the Joe Piane Invitational on Oct. 1. The team will be heading to Tallahassee, Florida for the upcoming NCAA Pre-Nationals meet on Friday in hopes of a strong start to the season.

Illinois cross country aims to bounce back at NCAA Pre-Nationals after strong start to season

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 15, 2021
Jon Davis and Tyler Cushing begin their run at the Joe Pian Invitational on Oct. 1. The Illinois track and cross country team are headed to State College, Pennsylvania, for the Big Ten Championships on Friday.

Illini cross country sophomores aim to return program to national prominence despite limited experience

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • October 11, 2021
Junior Gaby Rhodes runs onto home plate during a game against Ohio State on May 8. For the first time in over a year and a half the softball team had a home game.

Illini softball opens fall schedule with three wins as underclassmen make debuts

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 26, 2021
Sophomore Kelly Ryono and Senior Bella Loya hug after a good inning on May 8. The softball team improves upon their skills as the team starts practicing for the upcoming season.

Freshman Paige Berkmeyer looks to start collegiate career strong in Illinois softball’s fall games

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 25, 2021
Graduate student Jon Davis runs during a match for cross country. Jon Davis started off his season with a first place win.

Men’s, women’s cross country teams take home first in Red Bird Invite

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 17, 2021
Junior Katie Hohe runs during a meet. The teams continue with their strong start as they compete this weekend at the Red Bird Invitational.

Illinois men’s, women’s cross country teams look to continue strong start at Red Bird Invite

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021
Graduate student Allison McGrath runs in a Championship race. McGrath and other graduate students will be running for the upcoming season.

Illini graduate students look forward to leadership roles, return to normal competition

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 7, 2021
Mens and womens cross country teams huddle up during their first meet in Walt Crawford Open at Eastern Illinois on Sept 3. The season has now started for both teams and they both are off to a strong start.

Cross country begin where they left off with first meet in the books

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 5, 2021
Jon Davis runs cross country during a Big Ten meet. Jon Davis, and many others, prepare for the upcoming season.

Illinois returns to normal schedule with Eastern Illinois Walt Crawford Open

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • September 3, 2021

Cross country season preview: Illini look to build off past success, return to normal schedule

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • August 23, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin completes her last first drive at the NCAA Columbus Regional meet May 12. The Illinois womens golf team placed 13th in the tournament.

Illini finish 13th at NCAA Columbus Regional

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • May 12, 2021
The womens golf team sits together as they wait to play their Big Ten Tournament. The team is now preparing to play the NCAA Tournament this Monday.

lllini advance to NCAA Regional, look to make championship for second straight season

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • May 9, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin hits the golf ball as the team places ninth in their Big Ten Championships. Tristyn finished 22nd in the tournament.

Illini finish ninth at Big Ten Championship

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 25, 2021
The Illinois womens golf team poses for a photo on a golf green. The team will be traveling to Maineville, Ohio in just a few days for the Big Ten Championship.

Illinois golf set to begin postseason play with Big Ten Championship

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 22, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin swings her club on a cool day. The Illinois womens golf team came in sixth place at the Indiana Invitational while Nowlin came in fourth individually.

Illini place sixth, Nowlin comes in fourth at Indiana Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Junior Crystal Wang finishes a swing on a sunny day. The womens golf team will play their final regular-season tournament of the year this weekend in Bloomington, Indiana for the Indiana Invitational.

Illinois closes out regular season with trip to Indiana

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 16, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin squats down to plan her putt on the green. Nowlin prepares for a professional golfing career in her fifth year on the Illini women’s golf team.

Nowlin uses fifth season, program’s resources to pursue professional career

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin begins a put during a match on a warm day. The Fighting Illini women’s tennis team placed fifth at the Clemson Invitational with Nowlin tying for third place individually.

Illinois places fifth at Clemson Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 28, 2021
Junior Crystal Wang completes a swing during the third round of the NCAA championships on May 20, 2019. Tristyn Nowlin and Crystal Wang hope for a successful weekend in Sunset, South Carolina for the Clemson Invitational.

Nowlin, Wang hope for success at Clemson Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 26, 2021
Senior Tristyn Nowlin crouches down to observe a putt during a golf match. Nowlin and Crystal Wang tied for eighth place at the Briar’s Creek Invitational in South Carolina and the Illini came in 11th place overall.

Illinois places 11th at Briar’s Creek Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 17, 2021
Isabel Sy swings her club during a tournament in Florida in early February. The womens golf team will soon travel to South Carolina to compete in the Briars Creek Collegiate Invitational starting on Monday.

Illinois travel to South Carolina for Briar’s Creek Collegiate Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 15, 2021
Junior Abigail Cabush competes in a butterfly event during competition. Cabush has been named the Illini of the Week after solid personal performances this weekend in the Big Ten Championships.

Illini of the Week: Cabush etches name into history books at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 4, 2021
Junior Abigail Cabush prepares to dive in during a relay race at competition. The Illinois swim and dive team placed 12th at the Big Ten Championships this week.

Illini make history at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021
Senior Gabrielle Loeck swims during practice on Tuesday. Illinois will compete in the Big Ten Championships starting Tuesday.

Illini seniors prepare to say goodbye

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021
Sophomore Hannah Aegerter and Junior Abigail Cabush prepare to dive from their blocks during the a double dual meet against Wisconsin and Northwestern on Saturday.

Illini struggle in dual loss to Northwestern, Wisconsin

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 6, 2021
Senior Jimena Martinez performs the butterfly stroke during competition. The Illinois swim and dive team will travel to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend to attend a tri-meet against Wisconsin and Northwestern

Illini look to carry momentum into tri-meet against Wisconsin, Northwestern

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 5, 2021
The Illini swim & dive team finishes a huddle during the 2020 Big Ten Championships on Feb. 26. Assistant coach Elliott McGill has helped the team keep morale up during this shortened season.

Finding your balance: Assistant swim coach Elliott McGill guides team during unusual season

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021
Senior Jimena Martinez swims freestyle during the meet against Nebraska on Saturday.

Strong performances push Illini past Cornhuskers for first win of season

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 23, 2021
Sophomore Isabelle Guerra competes at the meet against Purdue on Jan. 16.

Illinois takes on Nebraska, looks to snap five-meet losing streak

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 22, 2021
Junior Ashley Cabush waits in the water after one of her races during the meet against Purdue on Saturday. Cabush placed first in two of her events.

Illini fall to Boilermakers despite key performances

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 17, 2021
Senior Jonathan Wells competes in the long jump event during the Big Ten Mens Track and Field Championship on Feb. 29.

Illini of the season: All-American Wells continues success

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • April 4, 2020
Senior Jonathan Wells clears the high jump bar during the Big Ten Championships in May 2015. Following six All-American recognitions, Wells reflects on the challenges amid his success.

Wells finds athletic, academic success in Big Ten career

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • March 9, 2020
Jon Davis runs on the Armory’s track for the one-mile run during the Illini Invitational.

Davis, Jazo capture individual titles at Alex Wilson Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff writer • February 24, 2020
Sophomore sprinter Declan Rustay runs in the 60-meter dash at the Illini Invitational on Jan. 24. Illinois will travel to Nashville for the Music City Invitational on Friday and Saturday.

Wells leads Illini at Husker Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 10, 2020
Cooper Jazo pole vaults at the Illini Classic on Jan. 14, 2017. The men’s track and field team will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to compete in the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational this weekend.

Men’s track and field travels to Nebraska Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020
High jumper Jonathan Wells clears the bar during the Illini Invitational on Saturday at the Armory. Wells won the high jump title at the meet.

Team to compete at Indiana Relays Friday, Saturday

By Renato Arteaga and Savaughn Anderson • January 29, 2020
High jumper Jonathan Wells clears the bar during the Illini Invitational on Saturday at the Armory. Wells won the high jump title at the meet.

Illini takes first at invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Illini place ninth at NCAA Midwest Regional

Illini place ninth at NCAA Midwest Regional

By Renato Arteaga, Contributing Writer • November 23, 2019

Men’s team places ninth at NCAA Midwest Regional Championship

By Renato Arteaga, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2019
Zach Dale runs at the UI arboretum for the Illini Open on Aug. 30.

Dale posts career-best finish at Big Ten Championships

By Renato Arteaga, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2019
Loud paves his road to success

Loud paves his road to success

By Renato Arteaga, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2019

Illinois ranks No.8 after John McNichols Invitational

By Renato Arteaga, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2019
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