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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Sydney Laput

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Chancellor Robert J. Jones awaits to speak at the Siebel Center for Design grand opening on Oct. 8. Jones delivered the annual State of the University address on Thursday and mentioned that he has high hopes for the future of the University post COVID-19.

[Photo] Chancellor Robert Jones delivers annual State of the University address

Chancellor Robert J. Jones awaits to speak at the Siebel...

Guard Sara Anastasieska dribbles the ball past SIUE player on Nov. 18. The Illini will be hosting against Florida State on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball welcomes No. 25 Florida State to State Farm Center

Guard Sara Anastasieska dribbles the ball past SIUE...

Illinois fifth-year senior guard Trent Frazier guards Notre Dames Prentiss Hubb during the first half of the Illinis 82-72 win at State Farm Center on Monday.

[Photo] Fifth-year seniors Williams, Frazier show resilience despite battling injury, illness in win over Notre Dame

Illinois fifth-year senior guard Trent Frazier guards...

Illinois junior Kofi Cockburn shoots a floater during the teams 82-72 win over Notre Dame at State Farm Center on Monday.

[Photo] Player grades: Shorthanded Illinois shows promise in 10-point victory over Notre Dame

Illinois junior Kofi Cockburn shoots a floater during...

Guard DeMyla Brown dribbles down the court during the SIUE game on Nov. 18. Even with Browns strong performance, the Illini have a tough fall this past weekend in Florida.

[Photo] Lack of consistent contributors leads to disappointing weekend for Illini women’s basketball

Guard De'Myla Brown dribbles down the court during...

Junior guard Jada Peebles dribbles during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at State Farm Center on Nov. 18. The Illini fell to Middle Tennessee State today and leave Florida without a win.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls to Middle Tennessee by double digits, leaves Florida winless

Junior guard Jada Peebles dribbles during the game...

Junior guard De’Myla Brown looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Nov. 18. The Illini lost their first away game of the season against Dayton at the Daytona Beach Invitational on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball falls to Dayton in first game at Daytona Beach Invitational

Junior guard De’Myla Brown looks for an open teammate...

Guard Adalia McKenzie performs a layup during the game against SIUE on Nov. 18. The Illini will be up against the Flyers for the Daytona Invitational this Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball kicks off Daytona Beach Invitational versus Dayton

Guard Adalia McKenzie performs a layup during the game...

Kofi Cockburn shoots the ball during Illinois mens basketballs game against Arkansas State on Oct. 29. The Illini beat the Kansas State Wildcats in the third-place game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Season-highs from Alfonso Plummer, Kofi Cockburn see Illinois men’s basketball take down Kansas State

Kofi Cockburn shoots the ball during Illinois men's...

Guard Jada Peebles high fives teammates during lineup introductions for the SIUE game on Nov. 18. The Illini make a comeback winning against Riverside, 86-82.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball bounces back, gets 86-82 win over UC Riverside

Guard Jada Peebles high fives teammates during lineup...

Guard Jada Peebles runs around a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville defender on Nov. 18 at State Farm Center. Illinois welcomes UC Riverside to Champaign for their game this afternoon.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball welcomes UC Riverside to Champaign to conclude their four-game home stand

Guard Jada Peebles runs around a Southern Illinois...

Guard Aaliyah Nye strategizes her moves during the game against SIUE on Nov. 18. The Illini obtain their first lost of the season, 71-62.

[Photo] Late push from Illinois women’s basketball not enough in 71-62 loss to SIUE

Guard Aaliyah Nye strategizes her moves during the...

With ongoing supply chain complications, Illini Union Bookstore shares their worries about spring course materials not arriving on time with less than half of spring courses submitting their materials on the due date of Oct. 7.

[Photo] UI bookstore expresses concern over availability of spring course materials

With ongoing supply chain complications, Illini Union...

Anthropology professor, Lisa Lucero, inspires students to think and learn more about sustainability by looking at historic lifestyles and technologies.

[Photo] Professor teaches students to appreciate past through archaeology

Anthropology professor, Lisa Lucero, inspires students...

Danny Vogwill, senior in AHS, balances their life through their many leadership roles from being an RA to an event planner.

[Photo] Resident adviser occupies many leadership positions

Danny Vogwill, senior in AHS, balances their life through...

Singer and songwriter Neal Francis performs at the Canopy Club on Nov. 6. Francis is currently on tour and recently released a new album, In Plain Sight.

[Photo] Neal Francis debuts new album ‘In Plain Sight’ at The Canopy Club

Singer and songwriter Neal Francis performs at the...

Forward Coleman Hawkins looks to the basket during the game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania Oct. 29. Illinois will host Jackson State today at State Farm Center to start off the regular season without Kofi Cockburn.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball welcomes Jackson State, opens regular season without Kofi Cockburn

Forward Coleman Hawkins looks to the basket during...

Amir Dadar, freshman in AHS, talks about his opinion about the decommissioning of the UGL.

[Photo] Opinion | What do you think about UGL moving?

Amir Dadar, freshman in AHS, talks about his opinion...

Filmmaker Kat Williams, senior in the College of Media, hopes to inspire other Black student filmmakers with her organization Focus Pull.

[Photo] Kat Williams creates spaces for Black voices via filmmaking 

Filmmaker Kat Williams, senior in the College of Media,...

Graduate student Kylie Bruder prepares to serve a ball during Illinois match against Nebraska on Thursday. The No. 25 Illini fell to the No. 11 Minnesota Golden Gophers, 3-0, at Huff Hall on Saturday night.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball struggles against No. 11 Minnesota, falls in three sets

Graduate student Kylie Bruder prepares to serve a ball...

Hitter Jessica Nunge jumps and attempts to tip the ball over to Nebraskas side on Nov. 4. The Illini will host their next match against Minnesota at Huff Hall this weekend.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball welcomes No. 11 Minnesota to Huff Hall on Saturday

Hitter Jessica Nunge jumps and attempts to tip the...

Illinois sophomore outside hitter Raina Terry hits the ball during the teams match against Nebraska on Thursday night at Huff Hall. Terry registered a match-high 12 kills in the Illinis 3-0 loss to the No. 9 Cornhuskers.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball suffers second sweep of season in 3-0 home loss to No. 9 Nebraska

Illinois sophomore outside hitter Raina Terry hits...

Kofi Cockburn shoots a free throw during Illinois 94-79 exhibition win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Friday. Cockburn has received a three-game suspension for selling team-issued gear prior to the passing of NIL legislation.

[Photo] Kofi Cockburn to miss first three games of regular season due to suspension

Kofi Cockburn shoots a free throw during Illinois'...

Midfielder Hope Breslin runs onto the field during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illinois soccer season has come to a close after struggling during their Big Ten play.

[Photo] Illinois soccer season recap: Illini struggle in Big Ten play despite strong start to nonconference action

Midfielder Hope Breslin runs onto the field during...

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[Photo] Best of CU: Best book store

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[Photo] Best of CU: Best tattoo shop

Coleman Hawkins collects himself before shooting a 3-pointer during the game against Indiana Unversity at Pennsylvania on Friday at State Farm Center. Hawkins scored 16 points and made his first career start in the Illinis 94-79 win.

[Photo] Plummer, Hawkins emerge as offensive threats in Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Coleman Hawkins collects himself before shooting a...

RJ Melendez guards IUPs Armoni Foster on Friday night at State Farm Center. The Illini beat the Crimson Hawks, 94-79, in their final preseason game of the season.

[Photo] Cockburn’s big second-half display, Hawkins’ efficiency guide Illinois men’s basketball past IUP

RJ Melendez guards IUP's Armoni Foster on Friday night...

Illini Thaakat members participate in the Red Light, Green Light game inspired by Squid Game on Oct. 19. The Thaakat foundations main focus is on charity and volunteer work.

[Photo] Illini Thaakat hosts ‘Squid Games’ on Main Quad

Illini Thaakat members participate in the "Red Light,...

Two students wear masks on the Main Quad while playing real life Squid Games on Oct. 19. Columnist Micky Horstman argues that the University Covid-19 policies pick favorites and prompt skepticism.

[Photo] Opinion | University COVID-19 policies prompt skepticism

Two students wear masks on the Main Quad while playing...

Forward Makena Silber charges toward the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini fell to Nebraska 3-1 Thursday night.

[Photo] Illinois soccer falls to Nebraska 3-1

Forward Makena Silber charges toward the ball during...

Mythbusters star Karli Byron speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday night. Byron discussed the future of education with students at the University.

[Photo] MythBusters’ Kari Byron discusses future of education

Mythbuster's star Karli Byron speaks at the Illini...

Forward Makena Silber handles the ball during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini look to perform well in their game against Iowa on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer looks to return to form against Iowa

Forward Makena Silber handles the ball during the game...

Redshirt Junior Ashley Cathro defends the all during the game against Wisconsin Oct. 8. The Illini fell to Iowa 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Illinois soccer falls short of comeback, loses 3-2 at Iowa

Redshirt Junior Ashley Cathro defends the all during...

The Illinois soccer team stand on the sidelines for the national anthem during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. The Illini fell 5-0 against Minnesota tonight to their strong leading attack.

[Photo] Minnesota leads with strong attack, Illinois soccer falls 5-0

The Illinois soccer team stand on the sidelines for...

The soccer team celebrates on the field after their tie against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. The soccer team looks to beat Minnesota today in Minneapolis.

[Photo] Illinois soccer looks to continue strong performance on the road at Minnesota

The soccer team celebrates on the field after their...

Senior Makena Silber kicks the soccer ball during their game against Wisconsin on Saturday. The teams tie after going into two different overtimes.

[Photo] Illinois soccer dominate Wisconsin, nearly seal match with golden goal

Senior Makena Silber kicks the soccer ball during their...

Ian Copple, a senior in LAS, rides his bike on the Main Quad playing the saxophone which he refers to as saxo-biking.

[Photo] ‘Saxo-biking’ and mathematics collide

Ian Copple, a senior in LAS, rides his bike on the...

Michael Stroller, a co-owner of CU Jiu Jitsu, shares how his love for Jiu Jitsu started.

[Photo] A place to call home: CU Jui Jitsu

Michael Stroller, a co-owner of CU Jiu Jitsu, shares...

Outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball during the game against Northwestern Sept. 25. The Illini face a challenging weekend against Purdue and Wisconsin.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball faces challenging weekend with matches against No. 4 Purdue, No. 5 Wisconsin

Outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball during the...

A group of people hold up a banner folowed by others with baloons at the start of the C-U Pride Parade on Saturday in Urbana.

Gallery | Champaign-Urbana Pride Parade

 

Outside hitter Megan Cooney and middle blocker Kyla Swanson rise above the net to block a spike against Northwestern on Saturday night at Huff Hall. The Illini won their game in their fifth straight victory.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball defeats Northwestern to extend winning streak to five matches

Outside hitter Megan Cooney and middle blocker Kyla...

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