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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

Ultimate Basketball Challenge an ultimate victory for all

By Steve Contorno • April 16, 2009
Former Illini Ella Masar, now playing professionally for the Chicago Red Stars, looks to get open for a pass during an exhibition game against the Illini on Tuesday, March 31st at the Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium. "It was great to be back," Masar said after the game.

Illini fall to pros, but storyline is returning greats

By Steve Contorno • April 1, 2009
Illinois forward Ella Masar (3) celebrates after scoring her second goal to tie Illinois with Penn State in the second half, Saturday, October 1, 2006 at Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium. Illinois forward Chichi Nweke scored the final goal, sealing the 3-2 Illinois win.

Alumna Masar returning to home field

By Steve Contorno • March 31, 2009

Rain should hold off until late on Unofficial

By Steve Contorno • March 6, 2009

Letters about The Daily Illini’s coverage of Cotton Club

By Steve Contorno • March 3, 2009

Ten ways you know it’s time to clean your apartment

By Steve Contorno • February 10, 2009

They’re back: Panera to reopen on campus

By Steve Contorno • December 12, 2008

A semester’s worth of change in 1 issue

By Steve Contorno • December 12, 2008

Zurrer receives two weekly honors for weekend efforts

By Steve Contorno • November 4, 2008

Robinson to play for team Canada in what may be baseball’s last Olympic go around

By Steve Contorno • August 1, 2008
 

From Canada to Beijing: The journey of one Illini soccer player

By Steve Contorno • August 1, 2008
 

On top of the world

By Steve Contorno • July 30, 2008
The Champaign Ballers and P-Town Magic compete in the semifinals of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Wes Anderson

Basketball for all at 3-on-3 tournament

By Steve Contorno • July 21, 2008
Illinois football player Jeff Cumberland throws down a dunk during the slam dunk contest at the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament in Champaign on Saturday. Cumberland won the contest. Steve Contorno

Football player wins slam dunk contest at Gus Macker tourney

By Steve Contorno • July 18, 2008
State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias competes in the championship game of the Sponsorship Spotlight during the opening night of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in downtown Champaign Friday. Steve Contorno

State Democrats show off basketball skills at local tournament

By Steve Contorno • July 18, 2008
 

Indie theater watches summer audiences shrink

By Steve Contorno • June 27, 2008
Susan Kantor

Breaking down the Cubs-White Sox series

By Steve Contorno • June 20, 2008

Hudson named third-team All-American, forgoes senior season at Illinois

By Steve Contorno • June 18, 2008

Outfielder McMurray earns Freshman All-America honors

By Steve Contorno • June 6, 2008
Kyle Hudson is hugged by his mother, Gayle Patrem, after being selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth round of the MLB draft Thursday. Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Sports Information

Hudson’s MLB dream a reality

By Steve Contorno • June 6, 2008
 

Hudson awaits pro chance at MLB draft

By Steve Contorno • June 4, 2008

Hudson picked up by Baltimore club in MLB draft

By Steve Contorno • June 4, 2008
 

Illini fall short of season goals

By Steve Contorno • May 27, 2008

Baseball bows out of Big Ten Tournament

By Steve Contorno • May 23, 2008
 

Illini baseball fails to pull off upset

By Steve Contorno • May 23, 2008

Manson’s gem leads Illinois to victory in Big Ten tourney

By Steve Contorno • May 22, 2008
 

Hudson among five Illini to receive Big Ten honors

By Steve Contorno • May 21, 2008

Baseball wins 3-2 in opener of Big Ten Tournament

By Steve Contorno • May 21, 2008

Illini baseball snag 5 spots on All-Big Ten teams

By Steve Contorno • May 20, 2008
Kevin Manson pitches against Purdue during the first game of a series last Friday. The sophomore allowed six earned runs in a 14-4 loss and the Illini dropped the series 3-1. Illinois will face Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Susan Kantor

No. 4 seed Illini face Buckeyes in Big Ten Tournament opener

By Steve Contorno • May 20, 2008

Men’s tennis crashes out of NCAA Tournament in round of sixteen

By Steve Contorno • May 19, 2008

Freshman hurler named conference co-pitcher of the week

By Steve Contorno • May 19, 2008

In three-loss weekend, pitcher Haig stands out

By Steve Contorno • May 19, 2008

Police looking for information in residential burglary

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Illinois drops two, allows 27 runs to Purdue in double header

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Illini drop series finale to Purdue 11-2

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Series opener with Boilermakers washed out

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Purdue tops Illinois in nightcap 13-8

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Purdue’s slugging duo too much for Illini to handle in series finale

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

New e-mail address ready for student, faculty use

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Illinois recovers from Friday losses; Haig dominates in 2-0 win

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Men’s tennis falls to Ohio State 4-3 in NCAA tourney

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008

Baseball hammered by Purdue for 14 runs in series opener

By Steve Contorno • May 16, 2008
 

Baseball looks to leapfrog Boilers in final Big Ten series

By Steve Contorno • May 15, 2008

Illinois pitching falls apart in rain-shortened series

By Steve Contorno • May 12, 2008
Students wait in line to take photos in front of the Alma Mater statue Saturday, May 10, 2008. While rain made the site less attractive Sunday, there was plenty of sunlight to take photos Saturday. Steve Contorno

Rains wash away commencement celebrants’ plans but not spirit

By Steve Contorno • May 12, 2008

COLUMN: Spring semester wrap-up showcases last 4 months

By Steve Contorno • May 4, 2008

The first words from the new editor

By Steve Contorno • March 24, 2008
Former University of Illinois mascot, The Chief, is still under scrutiny one year after its retirement. Erica Magda

Chief’s retirement benefits Illini athletics

By Steve Contorno • February 21, 2008
Jeffrey Allen, a guard from King College Prep, fields questions from the media during signing day in Chicago. Allen has been with the Illini all semester and is already enrolled in the University. Erica Magda

RECRUITING: Chicago: An Illini kind of town

By Steve Contorno • February 7, 2008

Column: Live like a champ while spending your summer in Chambana

By Steve Contorno • February 5, 2008

Column: I don’t have all the answers, just some advice: Good luck

By Steve Contorno • January 29, 2008

Illini linebacker Robertson pleads not guilty to felonies

By Steve Contorno • January 29, 2008

UPDATE: Suspended football player still student

By Steve Contorno • January 28, 2008

Linebacker suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules

By Steve Contorno • January 25, 2008

Column: We’re a basketball school? Don’t tell that to Ron Zook

By Steve Contorno • December 12, 2007

All or nothing for women’s soccer

By Steve Contorno • November 16, 2007
 

Soccer makes NCAA bracket

By Steve Contorno • November 13, 2007

Women’s soccer unable to come back against Purdue, losing semifinal match

By Steve Contorno • November 12, 2007

Shootout gives soccer big victory

By Steve Contorno • November 9, 2007
 

Soccer to kick off Big Ten Tournament

By Steve Contorno • November 8, 2007

COLUMN: Weber-Illinois marriage not on the rocks – yet

By Steve Contorno • November 6, 2007

Soccer moves to third in conference after two wins

By Steve Contorno • October 29, 2007
 

Soccer to battle two Michigan foes

By Steve Contorno • October 26, 2007
 

Soccer loses to No. 5 Purdue

By Steve Contorno • October 23, 2007
Illinois goalkeeper Lindsey Carstens, center, stops a shot on goal during the game against Indiana on Friday. Erica Magda

Goalie sets team mark in shutouts

By Steve Contorno • October 23, 2007

Masar garners honors from conference for 2-goal game

By Steve Contorno • October 23, 2007

Column: Homecoming may mean more when you return to relive past

By Steve Contorno • October 22, 2007
 

Soccerfest to kick off pair of must wins

By Steve Contorno • October 19, 2007
Illinois goalkeeper Lindsey Carstens, center right, stops a shot on goal during the game against Indiana at Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium, Friday, Oct. 19, 2007. Carstens had her 25th career shut out, setting a new Illinois record. Illinois beat Ind Adam Babcock

Illinois soccer beats No. 24 Indiana in Carstens’ 25th career shutout

By Steve Contorno • October 19, 2007
Cory Steigerwald, right, runs to embrace teammate Charlotte Cooke after Cooke scored her first goal of the season against Wisconsin at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium on Sunday. Illinois shut out Wisconsin 3-0. Laura Prusik

Women’s soccer ends weekend with a victory

By Steve Contorno • October 15, 2007
 

Soccer looks to keep up momentum

By Steve Contorno • October 12, 2007

Soccer team beats Wisconsin after scoreless game Friday

By Steve Contorno • October 12, 2007
 

Illini soccer ties against Northwestern

By Steve Contorno • October 12, 2007
Illinois goalkeeper Lindesy Carstens scoops up the ball during the game at Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium on Saturday. Erica Magda

Goalkeeper garners Big Ten award

By Steve Contorno • October 9, 2007

Soccer victorious over Iowa at home

By Steve Contorno • October 8, 2007
 

Soccer scores six goals in rout of Iowa

By Steve Contorno • October 5, 2007

Homestand will dictate if Illini can still contend

By Steve Contorno • October 5, 2007

Soccer team opens Big Ten with losses

By Steve Contorno • October 1, 2007
 

Soccer to begin conference play

By Steve Contorno • September 28, 2007
 

Kickin’ it around the world

By Steve Contorno • September 26, 2007
Ella Masar dribbles up field against Florida at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Sept. 14. Masar and the Illini wrapped up their nonconference schedule over the weekend with two victories. Laura Prusik

Kansas, Indiana State prove no match for surging Illinois

By Steve Contorno • September 24, 2007
 

Soccer hits road after big win

By Steve Contorno • September 21, 2007

Defender recognized for outstanding play

By Steve Contorno • September 19, 2007
 

Illini wrassle down Gators for upset

By Steve Contorno • September 17, 2007
Florida goalkeeper Katie Fraine reaches for an Illinois shot on goal during the game against Florida. Adam Babcock

Soccer boosts defense for match against No. 9 Gators

By Steve Contorno • September 14, 2007

Soccer team beats No. 9 Florida

By Steve Contorno • September 14, 2007

Soccer rebounds from UCLA defeat to best Cal State

By Steve Contorno • September 10, 2007
 

Soccer team gets ready for Bruins

By Steve Contorno • September 7, 2007

Soccer team loses their first game in the UCLA Women’s Cup

By Steve Contorno • September 7, 2007
 

Soccer’s offense resurges against Xavier

By Steve Contorno • September 4, 2007
 

Illini soccer loses home, season opener

By Steve Contorno • August 31, 2007

Team evens record against Xavier

By Steve Contorno • August 31, 2007

Illini hope for redemption this weekend

By Steve Contorno • August 31, 2007

Zook, Illini: Don’t drop the ball when expectations are high

By Steve Contorno • August 28, 2007
 

Women’s soccer gains wins twice

By Steve Contorno • August 27, 2007
 

Women’s soccer team readies for fall season

By Steve Contorno • August 24, 2007

Women’s soccer wins weekend exhibition

By Steve Contorno • August 24, 2007

Smith will sit out this season

By Steve Contorno • August 23, 2007

Dude, cooking at home can become so simple

By Steve Contorno • August 12, 2007
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