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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
Ryan Ash

Ryan Ash, Managing Editor for Visuals

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EarthGang member Olu opens a water bottle on the Foellinger stage on Wednesday. EarthGang brought high energy to the small and intimate venue.

Gallery | EarthGang sparks high energy at Foellinger Auditorium

By Ryan Ash, Photographer • March 6, 2020
Freshman forward Zack Hayes skates down the rink while guiding the puck during the match against Robert Morris University on Saturday. The Illini won the Senior Night game 7-1.

[Photo] Illini hockey prepares for CSCHL Tournament playoffs

By Kenny Kazarian, Staff Writer • March 5, 2020
Freshman Justin Cardani looks at his opponent during the meet against Purdue on Feb. 16 at Huff Hall. Cardani has earned the No. 4 seed spot and holds a No. 19 national ranking.

[Photo] Illini wrestling to attend Big Ten Wrestling Championship

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • March 5, 2020
Sandra Ruiz stands next to student art at The Estacion Gallery at La Casa Cultura on Friday.

[Photo] Fashion show promotes self-love, cultural collaboration by ‘Being you!’

By Therese Pokorney • March 3, 2020
A local man places mangos into his cart as a student volunteer smiles at the Wesley Food Pantry, 1203 W. Green St., on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Unseen, unfed: Seeking help

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020
Junior Alex Brown and senior Aleks Kovacevic rest between sets as head coach Brad Dancer encourages them during a doubles match against Baylor Feb. 29. After their season was abruptly cancelled, the players are focusing on directing their disappointment to empower their futures.

[Photo] Two-game win streak snaps as Illini fall to Bears at home

By Luca Ripani, Staff writer • March 2, 2020
“La Victoria” by Oscar Martinez rests in the southwestern stairway of the Illini Union on Saturday. The mural’s restoration project just concluded after over three years of work.

[Photo] Historic Latina mural revitalized

By Laszlo Richard Toth, Staff Writer • March 2, 2020
Food Pantry Director Dawn Longfellow organizes items at the Student Food Pantry on Friday.

[Photo] Unseen, unfed: food insecurity on campus

By Zainab Qureshi, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020
Students raise their fists in protest of Kam’s on Thursday night. Kam’s workers did not interact with the student protesters.

[Photo] Student activists protest in front of KAM’s

By Diana Anghel, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020
Justin Cardani wrestles against a Purdue opponent at Huff Hall on Sunday.

[Photo] Illini fall to Purdue in close meet

By Andrew Medina, Staff Writer • February 18, 2020
A graduate accounting student assists local community members to help prepare them for their tax returns at Wohler's Hall on Tuesday evening.

[Photo] University offers tax return assistance program

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • February 19, 2020
Redshirt-junior guard Petra Holešínská maneuvers around Ohio State defenders during the Illini’s game against the Buckeyes at State Farm Center on Feb. 6. Illinois hosts No. 20 Indiana Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to host No. 20 Indiana at State Farm Center

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer • February 13, 2020
Courtney Joens goes for a rebound during the Illinois' game against Ohio State at State Farm Center on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s hoops snaps losing-streak with win at Penn State

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer • February 11, 2020
Activist Barbara Suarez Galeano takes notes as other co-panelists speak at the Immigrant Justice Panel at the Knight Auditorium on Thursday. She argues the Department of Defense needs to stop cutting funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

[Photo] Immigrant justice activists generate discussion on abolition

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2020
Technology Services Chief Communications Officer Jason Choi explains how he and his colleagues combat scam emails sent to Illinois students on Tuesday.

[Photo] Department warns students of scam emails

By Salem Isaf, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020
Customers consider their options at J Gumbo’s on Thursday. The restaurant closed the following night.

[Photo] Local restaurants J. Gumbo’s, Salad Meister close

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • February 6, 2020
Guard Courtney Joens prepares to jump for a layup during the game against Wisconsin on Sunday. The Illini lost the 73-64.

[Photo] Illini to host Buckeyes Thursday, aim to snap five-game losing streak

By Nithin Reddy, Staff Writer • February 4, 2020
Junior Ananya Cleetus describes her mental health app, Anemone, during an interview on Wednesday in Lincoln Hall. Cleetus hopes to gain valuable feedback from the Cozad challenge.

[Photo] Students prepare for upcoming entrepreneurship challenge

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • January 27, 2020
Three students study together on the second floor of the Main Library on Tuesday. Many students face heavy workloads and study during finals season.

[Photo] Students face stress over final exams

By Michael Caruso, Staff Writer • December 12, 2019
The exterior of the J.G. Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility on St Marys Rd on Dec. 3

[Photo] Demirjian Golf Practice Facility gives Illini year-round practice opportunities

By Rich Eberwein, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
A man pays for his parking spot outside of Evo Cafe on Sixth Street on Nov. 15. Parking on campus will only be enforced from 5 a.m.-4 p.m from Nov. 4 to March 8.

[Photo] University parking enforcement hours change for daylight saving

By Grace Maloney, Staff Writer • November 18, 2019
Jacob Benjamin, manager at the Campus Bike Center located on Pennsylvania Avenue, repairs a bike on Friday. The staff of the bike shop, Benjamin included, teaches people how to perform bike maintenance, like flat tires.

[Photo] Campus Bike Center teaches bike maintenance

By Michael Caruso, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2019
A student takes an egg roll from the Busey-Evans buffet on Friday. The Busey-Evans dining hall will be closed next year.

[Photo] Busey-Evans dining hall to close down indefinitely by Fall 2020

By Aliza Majid, Staff Writer • October 31, 2019
Lillian Tate, a junior in ACES, and Elizabeth Murillo, a junior in Engineering, enjoy bubble tea at Kung Fu Tea on Friday. Bubble tea shops continue to pop up around the Champaign area.

[Photo] Bubble tea craze grows on campus

By Ben Xia, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2019
Brandon Lehman assists customer at his business on Tuesday. Students have received services years before the store opened.

[Photo] Heart and sole: Shoe Refresh opens doors in Champaign

By Salem Isaf, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2019
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