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Ryan Ash, Photo Editor

Hello! My name is Ryan and this year I'm the Photo Editor for the DI. I'm currently a freshman in Advertising and joined the paper in fall 2019 as a photographer. When I'm not taking photos you can catch me playing video games with friends, listening to music, or binging my Youtube recommended list.

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore worker Lloyd Addison wheels a cabinet towards the loading dock for a customer on Wednesday morning. The store has had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO] Habitat for Humanity ReStore adapts to pandemic

February 24, 2021
Members of the Illinois women’s basketball team kneel during the national anthem before the game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2. The team is celebrating Black History Month in multiple ways.

[PHOTO] Campus COVID-19 trends improve in fourth week

February 25, 2021
A pharmacist fills needles with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Feb. 11. A walk-in vaccine clinic will open at Church of the Living God on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Walk-in vaccine clinic opens at Church of the Living God

February 19, 2021
Illini wrestler Matt Wroblewski begins a match against Purdue on Jan. 24 at Huff Hall. Wroblewski has taken advantage of COVID-19 by working on his strength as the playoffs approach.

[PHOTO] Illini look to continue success as playoffs approach

February 15, 2021
Sophomore guard Jeanae Terry passes during a game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on Dec. 2. Terry’s confidence on the court and great leadership are for to the team this year.

[PHOTO] Jeanae Terry’s hot streak a great sign for Illini’s future

February 15, 2021
The common area of the University YMCA residence is pictured above.

[PHOTO] Students share experiences with YMCA housing

February 15, 2021
An Illinois student receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday at the I-Hotel. Champaign County has opened vaccine appointments to residents age 40-64 with certain health conditions.

[PHOTO] Champaign County opens vaccine appointments to residents age 40-64 with health conditions

February 15, 2021
A University Wellness Associate checks a woman into Bevier Hall on Oct. 14. Students and faculty are unable to enter University buildings without building access being granted through the Safer Illinois application.

[PHOTO] UI juggles complex return with variant, pandemic fatigue

February 15, 2021
Sophomore Natalie Bizon decorates her apartment on Oct. 2. It’s important to wisely decorate your living space.

[PHOTO] Dos, don’ts of decorating on a budget

February 15, 2021
A BrewLab barista pours latte art on Oct. 20. BrewLab is one of several local establishments that offer coffee.

[PHOTO] Fuel your caffeine self: consider leasing near an independent coffee shop

February 15, 2021
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Champaign sits on the corner of Stoughton and Third streets. The office offers several services relating to sexual health to the Champaign-Urbana community.

[PHOTO] Consider your birth control options with Planned Parenthood

February 11, 2021
A Champaign County resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12. Nearly 16.8% of Champaign County residents has received a first dose of the vaccine.

[PHOTO] UI limits vaccine eligibility with smaller supply

February 11, 2021
Professor Jonathan Coppess prepares to give a lecture on Friday afternoon. Coppess worked as a volunteer on the Department of Agriculture team for the Biden-Harris transition.

[PHOTO] Spence farm grows to supplying individual families

February 8, 2021
A Brewlab employee checks out a customer on Oct. 20. Small businesses, like Brewlab, have seen slow activity to start the semester.

[PHOTO] Campustown businesses see slow activity to start semester

February 8, 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.

[PHOTO] Vaccinated students praise easy shots, ‘streamlined’ administration

February 8, 2021
Sophomore Zac Braunagel works to flip his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 22. The Illini will face off against Minnesota tonight in Minneapolis.

[PHOTO] No. 9 Illinois travels to Minnesota, Northwestern in weekend doubleheader

February 4, 2021
A nurse administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to a Champaign County resident on Jan. 12 at the I-Hotel.

[PHOTO] Champaign County vaccination rate ranks sixth in Illinois

February 4, 2021
Business Librarian Madeleine Wolske helps a patron of the Champaign Public Library on Wednesday morning. The library has recently reopened limited in-person services.

[PHOTO] Champaign Public Library adjusts for community

February 4, 2021
The front of the Illinois Career Center on Wednesday morning is pictured above. The Career Center has continued to provide services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[PHOTO] Career Center continues remotely amid COVID-19

February 4, 2021
Illinois' group of starters stand together during Illinois' game against Penn State on Jan. 19.

[PHOTO] Illini show they can win in different ways in slugfest against Hoosiers

February 3, 2021
Freshman Luke Odom locks his opponent's arm during the meet against Purdue on Jan. 24. Odom picked up ones of two Illinois wins during the meet against Iowa on Sunday.

[PHOTO] Illinois’ perfect run comes to an end in loss to No. 1 Iowa

February 1, 2021
A group of students eat lunch outside of the SDRP on Sept. 13. The University has taken measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the spring semester.

[PHOTO] University COVID protocols praised; precautions increase for spring

February 1, 2021
A Champaign County resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12. Select members of the University community are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

[PHOTO] Education personnel now eligible for vaccine

February 1, 2021
The Eternal Flame, a gift from the class of 1912, stands on the west side of the Main Quad on Sunday morning.

[PHOTO] Class gifts connect old alumni to new Illini

February 1, 2021
An MTD terminal on Wright Street informs riders when the next buses are coming on Sunday morning. MTD has recently reduced their service.

[PHOTO] MTD cuts down service after UI lowers student fees

February 1, 2021
A nurse meets with a Champaign County resident to administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12.

[PHOTO] Vaccines appointments begin for University staff

January 29, 2021
Senior Trent Frazier passes to his left during the game against Ohio State on Jan. 16. Frazier had a very successful game against Iowa on Friday.

[PHOTO] Frazier uses Naismith snub to turn in best game of season

January 31, 2021
Sophomore Alexander Babbington competes in the shotput event during the Heptathlon at the meet at the Armory on Friday.

[PHOTO] Illini women shine in Big Ten title with 3rd place finish

January 30, 2021
Redshirt freshman Ellie Holzman winds up to spike the ball during the game against Wisconsin on Friday. The Illini lost their two matches against the No.1 ranked Wisconsin 3-0 and 3-1 this weekend.

[PHOTO] Illini lose first two home matches to No. 1 Wisconsin

January 30, 2021
Sophomore Luke Luffman grabs the leg of his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Sunday. Luffman, along with Lucas Byrd and Dylan Duncan are undefeated so far this season.

[PHOTO] Three perfect wrestlers remain for Illini along with 4-0 start

January 29, 2021
Sophomore Kofi Cockburn jumps to shoot during the game against Maryland on Jan. 11. The Illini will face off with Iowa tonight at State Farm Center.

[PHOTO] Keys to the game: Dosunmu dominance, role players playing their roles key in Iowa showdown

January 29, 2021
Needles wait to be filled with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Champaign County has administered 18,847 COVID-19 vaccines.

[PHOTO] Another county resident dies from COVID-19 as test positivity continues drop

January 28, 2021
Freshman guard Aaliyah Nye looks to pass during the game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2.

[PHOTO] Illini look for first Big Ten win against Penn State

January 28, 2021
The Kinkead Pavilion of the Krannert Art Museum lies empty on Wednesday morning. The KAM has recently added a new display of Asian ceramics in the Moore Gallery of Decorative Arts.

[PHOTO] Asian ceramics exhibit to headline Krannert Art Museum’s reopen

January 28, 2021
A masked student walks down a diagonal pathway on the Main Quad on Wednesday morning. Many Illinois students wrestled with the decision to return to campus this semester.

[PHOTO] Should I stay or should I go? Freshmen mull second semester returns

January 28, 2021
A Champaign County resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 12 at the I-Hotel. Champaign County is currently receiving a minimum of 4,000 to 6,000 vaccines per week.

[PHOTO] CU health district vaccinations outpace state supply

January 28, 2021
Junior Ayo Dosunmu looks to pass during the game against Penn State on Jan. 19. Dosunmu has recently made the top 10 list to receive the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award.

[PHOTO] Ayo Dosunmu makes top 10 list for Cousy Award

January 27, 2021
A UC Books to Prisoners drop-off box sits inside the School of Information Sciences building on Tuesday morning.

[PHOTO] Graduate organization holds book drive for CU Books 2 Prisoners

January 26, 2021
Head Coach Nancy Fahey speaks to the Illinois women's basketball team during a timeout at the game against Valparaiso on Dec. 2.

[PHOTO] Illinois looks to avenge close loss to Nebraska

January 25, 2021
Senior Dylan Duncan attempts to break the hold of his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Friday. The men’s wrestling team is undefeated this season (4-0).

[PHOTO] Illini sports update: Wrestling, gymnastics, volleyball teams off to undefeated starts

January 25, 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.

[PHOTO] Vaccine explainer: when will students get their turn?

January 25, 2021
A senior Champaign County resident receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 12 at the I-Hotel. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has recently expanded vaccinations to individuals who are 65 or older and have underlying health conditions.

[PHOTO] Champaign County continues vaccine push

January 25, 2021
Sophomore Luke Luffman locks his opponents arm during the match against Purdue on Friday. The Illini won the match 19-17.

[PHOTO] Illini knock off Boilermakers, stay perfect

January 23, 2021
Pharmacist Katie Lampman fills doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the I-Hotel on Jan. 12.

[PHOTO] UI expects UK COVID-19 variant to enter campus community

January 21, 2021
Senior Trent Frazier shoots a three during the game against Penn State on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 79-65.

[PHOTO] Player Grades: Consistent offense, energy from Cockburn, Frazier lead Illini in dominant win

January 20, 2021
Ayo Dosunmu dribbles the ball in Illinois' game against Penn State on Tuesday night. The Illini won 79-65.

[PHOTO] Behind Cockburn, Frazier, Illinois snaps two-game skid against Penn State

January 19, 2021
Senior Trent Frazier drives towards the basket during the game against Ohio State on Saturday.

[PHOTO] Between losing streak, COVID-19 cancellations, Illinois approaches crucial point in season

January 19, 2021
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