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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
Guard/Forward Matthew Mayer receives a pass from his team during a game against Syracuse on Nov. 29. The Illini suffered a defeat today from Penn State resulting in a score of 59-74.

[Photo] No. 17 Illinois men’s basketball loses out 74-59 against Penn State in Big Ten home opener

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Dec 10, 2022
Guard Adalia McKenzie attempts to get past Alcorn's defense on Nov. 13. McKenzie has been giving a great performance for the Illini this season however, despite efforts the team suffered a loss to Indiana on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls short in Big Ten opener to No. 5 Indiana

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Dec 4, 2022
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins goes for the lay up against Syracuse on Nov. 29.

[Photo] Notes, player grades from Illinois’ loss against No. 22 Maryland

By James Kim and Carson Gourdie • Dec 3, 2022
Guard Makira Cook prepares to make a play during a game against Alcorn on Nov. 13. The Illini will be facing off against Pitt tonight at Pittsburgh.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball ready to bounce back against Pitt

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • Nov 30, 2022
Junior gaurd Makira Cook dribbles the ball during the second half against Alcorn State on Nov. 22.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball claims dominant victory in first round of Daytona Beach Invitational

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Nov 25, 2022
Forward Kendall Bostic keeps the ball away from the opposing team during a game against Alcorn on Nov. 13. The Illini remain undefeated after yesterday's match against Oakland and will be hitting the road until their return to home on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball closes home stand with fifth consecutive 20-point victory

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2022
Junior guard Makira Cook looks for someone to pass during the game against Alcorn State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball remains undefeated after 39-point victory against Evansville

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Nov 19, 2022
Guard Jada Peebles looks for an opening against Alcorn State on Sunday. The Illini guard was confirmed to be returning for another year on June 14.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball earns second win of Shauna Green era

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Nov 13, 2022
Libero/defensive specialist Carolina Barnes rushes to save the ball from Purdue on Sept. 30. Despite the Illini's recent defeat against Wisconsin today the team intends to keep a positive mindset towards the future of this season.

[Photo] No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball sweeps Illinois in second meeting this season

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2022
Bishop King James Underwood speaks to the congregation on Sunday. Bishop Underwood was the senior pastor of the New Will Free Baptist Church for 42 years, but retired in September.

[Photo] HOCU | The Bishop who built a church himself

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • Oct 27, 2022
Reverend Evelyn Underwood spends time preparing food for the congregation and charity on Sunday. Dr. Underwood is an associate minister at the New Will Free Baptist Church.

[Photo] The minister who helped desegregate Urbana school district

By Faith Allendorf, Managing Editor for Reporting • Oct 27, 2022
TJ Blakeman, president of the Champaign County History Museum, browses through archival material in the Champaign County History Museum library on Oct. 19. Blakeman, along with the rest of the board, is responsible for deciding which artifacts and objects should go on display at the museum

[Photo] Sparking imagination through local history

By Kylie Corral, Buzz Editor • Oct 25, 2022
Senior defender Aleah Treiterer attempts to slip past Missouri during the game on Sept. 9. The Illini will take on Minnesota on Sunday for their last regular season game.

[Photo] Illinois soccer returns to Champaign for regular season finale against Minnesota

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 22, 2022
K-Pop fans come together at Canopy Club's K-Pop DJ Night on Friday. In addition to the music, 3 University K-Pop cover dance groups performed during the night.

[Photo] Canopy Club K-Pop DJ Night brings K-Pop to campus

By Lena Brockway, Contributing Writer • Oct 23, 2022
Sophomore Kasia Treiber eyes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis heads to Ann Arbor for biggest competition of fall season

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Oct 20, 2022
Junior goalkeeper Julia Cili jumps with her fellow teammates to block the ball during the game against Missouri on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Cili stars as Illinois soccer earns a point on road against Wisconsin, avoids defeat in scoreless draw

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 21, 2022
Junior goalkeeper Julia Cili blocks a shot from Missouri on Sept. 9. The Illini will be traveling to Madison to go up against the Badgers on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer prepares to take on Wisconsin in penultimate Big Ten fixture of 2022

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 20, 2022
David Chalian, Domenico Montanaro, Vivian Salama and Alice Yin speak at a panel, “Reporting on Politics And Election," in the Knight Auditorium in the Spurlock Museum on Thursday.

[Photo] Political journalists visit University to speak on upcoming elections

By Azucena Gama and Rebecca Oriza • Oct 15, 2022
People evacuate the Illini Union as the alarms sound off on Friday.

[Photo] Illini Union asbestos cleaning causes fire alarm, evacuation

By Lisa Chasanov and Aidan Sadovi • Oct 14, 2022
Sophomore defense Kendra Pasquale kicks the ball as Missouri attempts to block her during the game on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Illinois soccer travels for road game against Nebraska, aims to continue Big Ten momentum

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 13, 2022
Defensive back Kendall Smith goes into tackle Iowa tight end Luke Lachey on Saturday. The Illini took the victory against Iowa on Saturday night's game.

[Photo] Three and Out: Illini claim B1G West frontrunner status

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • Oct 9, 2022
Redshirt junior Ashley Prell dribbles the ball pass Missouri on Sept. 9. The Illini will be traveling to Indiana for their match up against the Boilermakers on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer looks to bounce back in Big Ten action with away trip at Purdue

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 9, 2022
Wide receiver Jonah Morris comes down with the catch deep in Iowa territory. Illinois outlasts Iowa in Champaign 9-6.

[Photo] ‘We’ve got bigger dreams’: Defensive slugfest in Memorial, Illinois outlasts Iowa in Champaign

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Oct 8, 2022
People hang out on the Main Quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium on March 5. The University was ranked 41st out of the 443 institutions according to U.S. News & World Report's “Best National University Rankings."

[Photo] Students, alumni respond to new UI ranking

By Lika Lezhava, Staff Writer • Oct 8, 2022
Sophomore Kasia Treiber eyes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis travels to Nashville, Tenn. with hope of continuing early season dominance

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Oct 5, 2022
Junior Lucas Horve goes to hit the ball during his doubles match against Duke with partner junior Hunter Heck on Feb. 19.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis gets back into a groove at Drobac/Beeman Invite

By Martin O’Connor, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2022
Nicky, one of four North Korean defectors, speaks at a panel discussing their escape and life afterwards at the Campus Instructional Facility on Saturday.

[Photo] North Korean defectors visit UI, share their experiences

By Piotr Fedczuk, Contributing Writer • Oct 3, 2022
The Illinois volleyball team celebrates during one of their sets against Purdue on Friday. The Illini lose both games against the Badgers and Boilermakers over the weekend.

[Photo] Heartbreaking weekend sees Illinois women’s volleyball lose two five-set thrillers to top-10 opposition

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2022
Associate head coach German Dalmargo speaks with doubles partners senior Emily Casati (middle) and sophomore Lasia Treiber during their match against Rutgers on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis finishes weekend with .500 record at Alabama’s Five-In-The-Fall event

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2022
Senior Ashley Yeah prepares to hit the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to divide and conquer at competitions in Alabama, North Carolina

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Oct 1, 2022
Redshirt Junior Lucas Horve preforms a jump shot during Mar. 3. match against Baylor. Horve will be attending two competitions this weekend at Michigan State.

[Photo] Illinois sends out 2 sets of players as men’s tennis season heats up

By Martin O’Connor, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2022
Forward Maeve Jones runs to intercept the opposing University of Missouri on Sept. 9. Jones made an outstanding 35-yard goal on Thursday's match against Iowa that resulted in a 2-2 tie.

[Photo] Maeve Jones scores stunning goal as Illinois soccer shares honors against Iowa

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 29, 2022
A student sits on one of the tables at the Undergraduate Library during its last day open on May 13.

[Photo] UI Library, students adjust to closing of UGL

By Srikamal Munukutla, Contributing Writer • Sep 29, 2022
Senior athletes Ashley Yeah and Josie Frazier get ready for the opposing team's rally back on Feb. 13. Although facing slight adversity Yeah and Frazier swept the competition away resulting in the Illini taking the singles and doubles championship at the UTR College Circuit from Saturday to Monday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis dominates UTR College Circuit with singles, doubles championship

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 26, 2022
Redshirt senior midfielder Kendra Pasquale goes to kick the ball during the second half against Missouri on Sept. 9. The Illini will be traveling to Pennsylvania to go up against No. 8 Penn State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer looks to continue Big Ten momentum with away clash versus No. 17 Penn State

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 24, 2022
Senior Ashley Yeah serves the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Yeah won all six of her matches during the Wahoowa Invite in Virginia last weekend.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to capitalize on hot start while hosting UTR College Circuit

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 24, 2022
Graduate student Nic Meister hits the ball during his match up against Purdue on April 24. The Illini wrap up their time at the Knoxville Showdown this past weekend.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis run it back in Tennessee for the second week in a row

By Martin O’Connor, Staff Writer • Sep 23, 2022
Redshirt junior forward Ashley Prell dribbles the ball across the field during the game against Missouri on Sept. 9. Illinois will be up against Maryland on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer travels to Maryland in search of first Big Ten win in 2022

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 21, 2022
Senior Ashley Yeah readies to hit the ball during her match against Rutgers on March 27. Yeah was one of four Illinois women's tennis players to attend the Wahoowa Invite in Virginia this past weekend.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis makes impressive return to Wahoowa Invite

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 19, 2022
Senior defense Eileen Murphy dribbles the ball away from a Missouri opponent during the first half on Sept. 9. The Illini fall to Michigan State, 3-0, on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer drops Big Ten opener versus Michigan State following second half collapse

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 19, 2022
The Illinois soccer team huddles on the field before the start of their game against Missouri on Sept. 9. The Illini will be home up against Michigan State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer begins hunt for Big Ten redemption with first conference match against Michigan State

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 18, 2022
The Illinois women's tennis team huddle on the court as they watch their intro video before their matches against Rutgers on March 27. The Illini will begin their season this weekend for the Wahoowa Invite in Virginia.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis begins fall season with Wahoowa Invite

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 15, 2022
Sophomore forward Maeve Jones goes to steal the ball from a Missouri opponent on Friday. The Illini tied with Loyola, 1-1, on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer draws level against Loyola for first tie of season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 12, 2022
Senior defense Aleah Treiterer steals the ball from a Missouri opponent on Thursday. The Illini will be going up against rival Loyola on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer prepares to take on in-state rivals Loyola in final non-conference matchup

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 11, 2022
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[Photo] ‘Something I’ll never forget’: Illinois dances on Virginia, exacts revenge on Cavaliers for 2021 fourth-quarter antics

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 10, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Williams stiff arms Virginia defender to ground. Illinois dominated Virginia in blowout fashion, 24-3.

[Photo] Illinois dominates Virginia 24-3 in revenge game, remains undefeated at home

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 10, 2022
The Sustainable Student Farm, located in Urbana, grows food for the University and the C-U community. The University's dinning hall receives about 80% of the farm’s produce.

[Photo] Sustainable Student Farm offers fresh produce, educates students

By Kiran Bond and Nicole Littlefield • Sep 7, 2022
Senior midfielder Eileen Murphy prepares to kick the ball during the game against Texas A&M on Thursday. The Illini will be going up against Indiana State at Demirjian Park on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer searches for fourth victory of season against Indiana State

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Sep 3, 2022
Forward Ashley Prell hand five the team before facing off against Texas A&M on Thursday. Despite the Illini's efforts to hold off the Texas A&M they were unable to stop them from securing the victory.

[Photo] Illinois soccer falls to No. 18 Texas A&M in first home loss of season

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Sep 2, 2022
Sophomore Kasia Treiber prepares to hit the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Treiber feels more confident and prepared for her second year on the Illinois women’s tennis team compared to her previous season.

[Photo] Kasia Treiber hones in on ‘aggressive game style’ ahead of sophomore season

By Conor Blount, Staff Writer • Aug 20, 2022
The Illinois men’s tennis team cheers on from the sides of the courts during matches against Baylor at Atkins Tennis Center on March 4. The team has recruited Tyler Bowers from William and Reed Academy, Kenya Miyoshi from MITA International School in Japan and Oliver Okonkwo who transferred from Iowa.

[Photo] Incoming recruits Tyler Bowers, Oliver Okonkwo, Kenta Miyoshi look to bolster Illinois men’s tennis

By Martin O’Connor, Contributing Writer • Jun 20, 2022
The Atkins Golf Club, presents itself to the CU community on Saturday. The formally Stone Creek Golf Course and now Atkins Golf Club donated by the Atkins Group to Illini Athletics had its opening debut on Saturday morning.

[Photo] Atkins Golf Club unveils new renovations, set to host Illinois golf teams for practice and matches

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Jun 4, 2022
Right-handed pitcher Riley Gowens pitches the ball to the batter during a game against Nebraska on May 14. Gowens gave a great performance on Friday during the Big Ten tournament with five innings however, the Illini were unable to secure the victory and will no longer be playing in the tournament with a 5-7 loss on Thursday and a 1-8 loss on Friday.

[Photo] No. 4 Illinois stumbles against lower seeds in Big Ten tournament, leave tournament 0-2

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 29, 2022
Junior infielder Branden Comia goes up to bat during the match up against Miami Ohio on May 7. The Illini will begin the Big Ten Tournament in going up against Michigan in the first round on Thursday.

[Photo] No. 4 Illinois baseball feeling good ahead of matchup against No. 5 Michigan in first round of Big Ten tournament

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 24, 2022
Graduate student Olivier Stuart reaches over to pass back the ball during his singles match against Purdue on April 24. Stuart achieved a 9-7 for his singles record this season.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis star Olivier Stuart brings confidence to postseason singles in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 23, 2022
Junior outfielder Kelly Ryono runs to the next base during the home game against Penn State on May 7. The Illini are eliminated from the NCAA Tournament following their first round losses to Arizona, 8-3, and Missouri State, 2-0.

[Photo] Illinois softball exits NCAA Tournament after first round losses to Arizona, Missouri State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 21, 2022
Junior Branden Comia smacks the ball with his bat during the game against Nebraska on Saturday. The Illini won their final home series against Nebraska with two wins out of the three games: 8-3 on Friday and 5-4 on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois baseball win final home series of regular season against Nebraska

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 16, 2022
The Undergraduate Library remains vacant on its last day of operation before renovations on Friday. Many have concerns when it comes to the undergraduate library spaces and services reemerged.

[Photo] Undergraduate Library closure generates concerns about UGL services

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • May 16, 2022
Catcher Bella Loya lines up her throw during a game against Penn State on May 7. Loya made an RBI during the BIG Ten match at Ohio State, unfortunately the Illini were unable to secure a victory with a 1-5 Loss.

[Photo] One and done: Illinois softball crash out of Big Ten Championships in quarterfinals

By Martin O’Connor, Contributing Writer • May 15, 2022
Sophomore Justin Janas catches the ball at first base during the game against Miami Ohio on Saturday. The Illini will be up against Nebraska for their last home games of the regular season from Friday to Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois baseball wraps up 2022 home schedule with series against Nebraska

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 12, 2022
Senior infielder Avery Steiner runs the bases during the game against Penn State on Saturday. The Illini are set to plan to against Ohio State for the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

[Photo] No. 3 Illinois softball set to face No. 6 Ohio State in quarterfinals of Big Ten tournament

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 12, 2022
The Illinois men's tennis team cheers on from the sides of the courts during matches against Baylor at Atkins Tennis Center on March 4. Assistant sports editor James Kim goes in depth of the NCAA's poor selections for the championships with both Illinois teams not featured in the competition.

[Photo] Column | NCAA Championships’ flawed selection process snubs Illinois tennis

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 10, 2022
Junior baseman Kellen Sarver eyes the ball while up to bat during the game against Miami Ohio on Saturday. The Illini won all three games against Miami Ohio over the weekend: 2-0, 5-1 and 6-2.

[Photo] Righting the ship: Illinois baseball snaps three series losing streak with series win over Miami University Ohio

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 9, 2022
Sophomore Kate Duong leaps in the air to return the ball during her doubles match with teammate, freshman Megan Hesuer, against Missouri on Feb. 13. Big Ten announced that Duong is to be part of the All-Big Ten team on Thursday.

[Photo] Kate Duong becomes sole Illini to earn All-Big Ten honors following strong sophomore season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 5, 2022
Runners take off at the start of the Illinois 5k Marathon on Friday.

[Photo] Sousaphone players run 5k for Crisis Nursery

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • May 1, 2022
Junior Ashley Yeah eyes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Yeah defeated her singles Wisconsin opponent for the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, but the Illini fall to the Badgers 4-1.

[Photo] No. 5 Illinois women’s tennis bows out of Big Ten tournament following quarter-final defeat to No. 4 Wisconsin

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 30, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck hypes up the team before the game against Purdue on April 24. Heck and graduate student Olivier Stuart earn All-Big Ten honors.

[Photo] Hunter Heck and Olivier Stuart earn All-Big Ten honors following strong conference campaigns

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 29, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Jack Crowder prepares to pitch the ball during the game against Purdue on April 3. The Illini will on the road to Indiana for 3 match ups over the weekend.

[Photo] Illinois baseball prepares for Big Ten road clash with Indiana

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Apr 29, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart reaches over to backhand the ball during his singles match against Purdue for Senior Day on Sunday. The Illini will be heading towards Madison, Wisconsin to play against the Badgers for the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

[Photo] No. 6 Illinois men’s tennis looks ahead to clash with No. 3 Wisconsin at Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 29, 2022
Sophomore Kate Duong celebrates a point won during her doubles match with partner freshman Megan Heuser against Missouri on Feb. 13. The Illini head to the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday and will be playing against either Iowa or Michigan State.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis enters Big Ten tournament as No. 5 seed, begins play on Thursday

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 27, 2022
Sophomore infielder Cal Hejza catches the ball during the game against Purdue on April 3. The Illini will be heading to Peoria to play against Bradley on Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois baseball heads to Bradley for interstate midweek matchup

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Apr 27, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser walks on to the court before her doubles match with partner sophomore Kate Duong against Rutgers on March 27. The Illini finish their regular season with a loss against Michigan on Friday, 4-1, and victory against Michigan State on Sunday, 4-1.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis concludes regular season with split weekend at No. 23 Michigan, Michigan State

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 24, 2022
Students and community members pack the walkways and green spaces at the Arboretum on April 16. Education associate for the Japan House Diana Liao shares the history and significance of the Cherry Blossom towards Japanese culture and the University.

[Photo] Celebrating the ‘roots’ of UI cherry blossoms

By Nicole Littlefield, Contributing Writer • Apr 27, 2022
Redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi eyes the ball during his doubles match against Baylor with partner graduate student Oliver Stuart on March 4. The Illini are about to wrap up their regular season this weekend with matches against Eastern Illinois, Indiana and Purdue.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis heads into final weekend of conference matches against Indiana, Purdue, Eastern Illinois

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 22, 2022
Senior Shivani Ingle strikes the ball during her singles match against Missouri on Feb. 13. The Illini readies for their final Big Ten matches against Michigan on Friday and Michigan State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis prepares to take on No. 23 Michigan, Michigan State in final Big Ten matches

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 22, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser powers up her swing during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Illinois took down Iowa to advance to second round of Big Ten tournament.

[Photo] Heuser’s heroics lead Illinois women’s tennis to crucial Big Ten victory over Northwestern

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 17, 2022
Junior Josie Frazier strikes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. The Illini will be having their last home match up of the season against in-state rivals Northwestern on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis gets set to host Big Ten rival Northwestern in final home match

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 17, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck sets his position to hit ball back to the opposing team on Mar. 4. Heck gave a team leading performance in doubles and singles against Northwestern on Saturday which ended with a 4-1 Illini victory.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis knocks off No. 26 Northwestern, snaps two match loss streak

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 16, 2022
Tyeese Braslavsky believes that the latest UI budget can aid in student wellbeing when it comes to additional mental health resources and smaller classroom sizes.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | Latest UI budget benefits student wellbeing

By Tyeese Braslavsky • Apr 15, 2022
Junior Mia Townes jumps up in celebration with the rest of the team as fellow teammate junior Mia Takekawa sticks her landing during the competition against Rutgers on Feb. 25. Takekawa and Towne will be heading towards the NCAA Championships in Texas on April 14 to April 16.

[Photo] ‘To speak those words into existence has been really gratifying’: Takekawa, Townes headed to NCAA women’s gymnastics championships

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 12, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser performs an underhand hit to prevent the team from scoring a point on Mar. 27 against Rutgers. Unfortunately Heuser and her team were unable to take the win against Purdue and Penn State.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis takes down Purdue, suffers heartbreak at Penn State in split weekend

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 10, 2022
Junior Josie Fraizer eyes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. The Illini will be hosting for Purdue on Friday and Penn State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to continue Big Ten hot streak versus Purdue, Penn State

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 8, 2022
Former Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday. Walker now serves as the president for Young America’s Foundation.

[Photo] Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at the University

By Rebecca Oriza, Contributing Writer • Apr 6, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve hits the ball to Baylor's side during his doubles match with partner sophomore Hunter Heck on March 4. Horve and Heck won their doubles match against Michigan State 6-0 on Sunday, and the the Illini winning overall 6-1.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis secures two wins against Michigan State, Butler after loss to No. 6 Michigan

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2022
Junior Josie Frazier eyes the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on March 27. Frazier won her singles match against Nebraska, 6-2, 4-6 and 6-4, with that matching ultimately ending the competition with an Illini victory against the Cornhuskers 4-3.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis snag huge road wins at Iowa, Nebraska to keep up pressure in Big Ten race

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 3, 2022
Sophomore Kate Duong reaches to hit the ball during her singles match against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini will be away this weekend with first going up against Iowa on Friday and Nebraska on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis looks to maintain momentum on road against Iowa, Nebraska

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Apr 1, 2022
Sophomore Megan Heuser receives the ball from doubles partner, junior Kate Duong, during their doubles match against Rutgers on March 27.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis shuts out Rutgers for 10th win of season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 27, 2022
Redshirt Junior Siphosothando Montsi gets ready for his doubles match as his partner, graduate student Oliver Stuart, hits the ball during their match against Duke on Feb. 19. Montsi and Stuart won their doubles match against Penn State, 6-3, and the Illini overall sweeping Penn State 4-0.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis splits first conference matches with fall to No. 3 Ohio State, win against Penn State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 27, 2022
Sophomore Hunter Heck reaches to hit the ball during his singles match during Baylor on March 4. Illinois will be heading to Pennsylvania to go up against Penn State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis trek to Penn State for second conference match of season

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 27, 2022
Junior Josie Frazier waits as her doubles partner, junior Ashley Yeah, serves the ball during their match against Missouri on Feb. 13. Frazier goes more in depth on her experiences on the team this season such as taking on a leadership position for the younger and newer players.

[Photo] Frazier creates ‘safe team environment’ for Illini women’s tennis

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 26, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart hits the ball during his singles match against Duke on Feb. 19. Stuart and his doubles partner, redshirt junior Siphosothando Montsi, gain a spot at No. 61 after their performance against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 16.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis kicks off Big Ten play at No. 3 Ohio State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 25, 2022
Illinois men's tennis head coach Brad Dancer talks with graduate student Alex Brown and Freshman Gabrielius Guzauskas during their doubles match against Baylor on March 4. Dancer goes more in depth when it comes to the team's improvement during the season.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis reaches halfway point in season, coach Dancer reflects on team’s growth

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 23, 2022
Junior Mia Takekawa swings on the bar during her event against Rutgers on Feb. 25. Takekawa scored a 9.925 for her bars event in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s gymnastics places eighth at Big Ten Championships

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 21, 2022
Junior Josie Frazier hits the ball during her doubles match with junior Ashley Yeah against Missouri on Feb. 13. Frazier and Yeah won their match against Minnesota, 6-3, on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis splits matches against Minnesota, Wisconsin at Big Ten weekend opener

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Mar 20, 2022
Graduate student Oliver Stuart reaches towards the ball during his singles match against Baylor on March 4. Stuart won his match against UCF on Friday with 6-4, 4-6 and 6-1, and the Illini winning overall against the Knights 4-3.

[Photo] Clinch on court 2 delivers second win of week for Illinois men’s tennis

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 19, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Lucas Horve goes to hit the ball during his doubles match with sophomore Hunter Heck against Duke on Feb. 19. The Illini will be on the road up against Fairleigh Dickinson and Florida on Wednesday, and Central Florida on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis travels to Florida this week, has matches against Fairleigh Dickinson, No. 4 Florida and Central Florida

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Mar 16, 2022
Many students enjoy their day and the nice weather on the quad on March 5 before the last week of school prior to spring break.

[Photo] Students discuss spring break plans, concerns during pandemic

By Nicole Littlefield, Contributing Writer • Mar 12, 2022
Abel Kartawinata, sophomore in LAS, talks about advice that she would give to upcoming freshman. Kartawinata brings up being involved and trying new things around campus.

[Photo] Opinion | What’s one piece of advice for incoming students?

By Liv Barwinska and Maggie Knutte • Mar 11, 2022
Freshman Megan Heuser celebrates a won point during her doubles match alongside Sophomore Kate Duong against Missouri on Feb. 13. The Illini lost to both of their matches against Kansas and Oklahoma on Friday and Saturday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s tennis endures winless weekend against strong opposition

By James Kim, Staff Writer • Mar 7, 2022
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