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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
Sydney Laput

Sydney Laput, Photo Editor

Junior wide receiver Khmari Thompson enters on the field before kickoff against Minnesota on Saturday.

Gallery | Illinois victory to end off Homecoming Week

By Sydney Laput and Logan Hodson • October 18, 2022
The Illinois Football team hands out free t-shirts and candy to parade attendees on Friday.

Gallery | University celebrates 2022 Homecoming Week

By Sydney Laput, Jacob Slabosz, James Hoeck, Logan Hodson and Bekah Douglas • October 16, 2022
Girl in Red sings at Lollapalooza 2022 on July 29. The indie-pop singer recently released her newest single, “October Passed Me By," on Friday.

[Photo] Girl in Red releases sequel tune to ‘We Fell in Love in October’

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • October 16, 2022
The Marching Illini Alumni band perform at the start of the Homecoming Parade on Friday.

[Photo] Highlights from Homecoming: Parade leads the way into celebratory weekend

By Alyssa Shih, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2022
Senior middle blocker Rylee Hinton goes to hit the ball over the net during Illinois' match up against Rutgers on Wednesday.

[Photo] ‘We will get there’: Illinois volleyball falls to No. 10 Minnesota, continues tough Big Ten slate

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • October 15, 2022
Junior outside hitter Raina Terry smacks the ball over the hit as Rutgers attempts to block it during the first set on Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball looks for second win of day over Homecoming foe No. 10 Minnesota

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • October 15, 2022
Junior quaterback Artur Sitkowski looks to pass the ball during the game against Iowa on Oct. 8.

[Photo] ‘We’re taking a step in the right direction’: Illinois looks to continue win streak, establish themselves as Big Ten West frontrunners

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2022
Junior forward Makala Woods dribbles the ball past Indiana State on Sept. 4.

[Photo] Illinois soccer fumbles early lead against Nebraska, falls in seventh Big Ten match

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2022
Illinois women's cross country head coach Sarah Haveman speaks with the team before the start of the start of the women's 5k against Illinois State on Sept. 1.

[Photo] Illinois women’s cross country wants a statement win in Peoria

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022
Senior middle blocker Kennedy Collins (1) and redshirt freshman setter Brooke Mosher (22) go to block the ball during the game against Rutgers on Wednesday. The Illini sweep the Scarlet Knights, 3-0.

[Photo] Illinois sweeps Rutgers in midweek Big Ten bout

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022
Phourong Noi Phetchareune, new owner of the Y Eatery, brings in a tray of fresh food during lunch time on Tuesday. Noi took ownership when his uncle stepped down.

[Photo] Y Eatery changes ownership

By Piotr Fedczuk, Staff Writer • October 13, 2022
Redshirt senior setter Diana Brown sets the ball during the game against Maryland on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Illinois begins climb back to winning ways with home matchup against Rutgers

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • October 12, 2022
A display of vases with arranged flowers is presented at the Japan House on Saturday. These pieces were created by students of ARTJ 199: Special Topics in Japanese Aesthetic Practices.

[Photo] Elegance, Repose and everything in between: Japan House hosts Ikebana Student Exhibition

By Aarushi Aggrwal, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2022
Redshirt senior midfielder Kendra Pasquale looks for an opening to pass the ball during the Indiana State game on Sept. 4. The Illini won against the Boilermakers, 2-1, on Sunday.

[Photo] Pasquale scores twice, leads Illinois soccer to second Big Ten victory

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 9, 2022
Opposite/outside hitter Kayla Burbage jumps to spike the ball towards the opposing Maryland on Sept. 23. Burbage speaks on gaining practice over her serve after a 3-0 sweep from the Illini against Maryland on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s volleyball splits weekend on both sides of sweeps, win over Maryland and loss to No. 13 Penn State

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • October 9, 2022
Senior tight end Luke Ford and other Illinois football players sing “Hail to the Orange” with fans as they celebrate their win against Iowa on Saturday.

[Photo] Packed Memorial Stadium brings renewed energy

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • October 11, 2022
Senior Lizzie Gile swims the 100 yard butterfly during Illinois' meet against Indiana State on Saturday. The Illini won 165-135.

[Photo] Head coach Jeana Kempe gets her first win as Illinois swim & dive trounces Indiana State

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • October 8, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema watches the team warm up before the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Illinois hosting 10+ recruits for primetime game against Iowa

By Jonathan Alday and Ben Fader • October 7, 2022
Opposite/outside hitter Kayla Burbage bumps the ball back to Maryland, the opposing team on Sept. 23. Burbage speaks on the team's motivation towards beating teams in the top-10 and 25 as Illini head off to face Maryland again on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball head out east for third weekend of Big Ten play

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • October 7, 2022
Deana McDonagh and Adam Bleakney, directors of the (dis)Ability Design Studio, sit in the studio that is located in the Beckman Institute.

[Photo] (dis)Ability Design Studio welcomes everyone

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
Setter Brooke Mosher blocks Maryland’s attempt to score by the net on Sept. 23 BIG Ten match. Mosher performed in her first BIG Ten matches and had 14 kills against Maryland.

[Photo] ‘Next man up’ mentality gives Illini success

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • October 4, 2022
Junior forward Julia eichenbaum attempts to steal the ball during the Indiana State game on Sept. 4. The Illini lose to the Wildcats, 4-0, on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer loses out against Big Ten rivals No. 8 Northwestern amid penalty-ridden contest

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 2, 2022
Stephen Bryan, associate vice chancellor and dean of Student Support, reads the names of nine students who passed away within the last year at the campus memorial service on Thursday.

[Photo] Nine students remembered at UI campus memorial

By Srikamal Munukutla, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2022
Stephanie Mosqueda, sophomore in Media, views different photographs from photographer Jess T. Dugan’s exhibit featured in the “Artists’ Alley” at the McKinley Church & Foundation on Thursday.

[Photo] Artists’ Alley captures transgender representation through photography

By Caroline Sweeney, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2022
Senior offensive lineman Alex Pihlstrom (75) and junior offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (78) celebrate junior running back Chase Brown's touchdown during the Wyoming game on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Homecoming for Bielema, hopeful revenge for the Illini

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • October 1, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito goes to throw the ball during the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Badgers beat writer, DI sports staff preview Illinois football’s match against Wisconsin

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • September 30, 2022
Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas huddles and speaks with the team during an intermission for the game against Maryland on Sept. 23. The Illini will be up against the Boilermakers at Huff Hall on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball squares off against powerhouse programs No. 5 Purdue, No. 8 Wisconsin

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • September 30, 2022
The Illinois women's cross country team takes the lead as they finish their first lap for their 5K against Illinois State for the Illini Challenge on Sept. 1. The Illini will be competing in the Gans Creek Classic in Missouri on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois women’s cross country looks for 3-peat in Gans Creek Classic

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022
Columnist Dan Kibler argues that the sight of luxury apartments attracts more students away from the possibilities of owning a home due to high housing costs.

[Photo] Opinion | Luxury apartments display societal shift

By Dan Kibler, Columnist • September 30, 2022
Sophomore forward Maeve Jones slides into an Indiana opponent during their match up on Sept. 4. The Illini will be up against the Hawkeyes on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer gets set to defend Demirjian Park against Iowa in fourth Big Ten match

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 29, 2022
People walk and gather by the local stores and cafes of downtown Champaign on Saturday. The C-U community is always adapting to fit both needs of students and residents.

[Photo] Ever-changing population makes C-U unique

By Kylie Corral, Assistant Buzz Editor • September 27, 2022
Redshirt freshman Brooke Mosher goes to hit the ball during the first set against Maryland on Friday.

[Photo] Defense, atmosphere guides Illinois volleyball to a 2-0 conference start

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • September 25, 2022
Junior outside hitter Raina Terry prepares to hit the ball during the game against Maryland on Friday. The Illini won both back-to-back home games against Maryland, 3-1, and sweeping Northwestern, 3-0.

[Photo] Terry shines as Illinois volleyball earns two home wins in first conference weekend of season

By Adam Rosen, Staff Writer • September 24, 2022
Assistant opinions editor Talia Duffy argues that Champaign is a better city when it comes to more activities and gives students a city-life, social vibe.

[Photo] Opinion | Champaign reigns supreme over Urbana

By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 28, 2022
Columnist Vidhi Patel argues that Urbana surpasses Champaign when it comes to a more quiet and peaceful lifestyle in addition to having cuter cafes and hang out spots.

[Photo] Opinion | Urbana remains superior to Champaign

By Vidhi Patel, Columnist • September 28, 2022
Damaged packages and trash are scattered around the mailroom at one of the apartment complexes on Euclid Street on Thursday.

[Photo] Students find ways to protect their mail from theft

By Piotr Fedczuk, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022
C-U at Home, located on Washington Street, is the possible future home of Champaign County’s first 24/7 homeless shelter, Strides.

[Photo] Champaign County prepares to open its first 24/7 homeless shelter

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • September 28, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Sydney Stephens attempts to steal the ball away from Indiana State on Sept. 4. Illinois won against Maryland, 3-2, on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer completes massive comeback against Maryland to secure first Big Ten victory

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 23, 2022
Yanyu Xiong, a graduate student studying electrical and computer engineering, holds the photonic crystal biosensors which is what holds the droplets of liquid to perform the tests.

[Photo] New biosensing technique diagnoses cancer at early stages

By Yuzhu Liu, Assistant Features Editor • September 21, 2022
Sophomore offensive linebacker Seth Coleman (49) and senior defensive back Sydney Brown takes down a Wyoming opponent on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Positives, Negatives: The State of Illinois Football ahead of Week 4

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
Junior goalkeeper Julia Cili chases after the ball during the first half of the game against Indiana State on Sept. 4. Cili has made 37 saves during the season so far.

[Photo] Julia Cili leads Illinois soccer from the back, embraces pressure as starting goalkeeper

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 17, 2022
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema celebrates the teams victory against Wyoming with freshman offensive lineman Hunter Whitenack on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Illinois football to reset, recover after blowout against Virginia

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
Graduate student Nic Meister prepares to hit the ball during his match against Chicago State on Jan. 22. Meister defeated Shu Matsuoka (MTSU) 6-1, 6-1 during day one of the Knoxville Showdown on Friday.

[Photo] Successful Showdown opens men’s tennis fall season with a bang

By Martin O'Connor, Staff Writer • September 18, 2022
Joseph Lyding, professor in Engineering, and Branden Wolan, graduate student studying electrical and computer engineering, pose with the 3D printed carbon nanotube film in the Nick Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois researchers improve production of carbon nanotubes

By Aditya Sayal, Assistant Investigative News & Longform Editor • September 16, 2022
The Illinois women's cross country team runs down a hill during their first lap around the University's Arboretum for the Illini Challenge against Illinois State on Sept. 1. The Illini will be heading to Indiana State for the John McNichols Cross-Country Invitational on Saturday.

[Photo] The road ahead: Illinois women’s cross country begin down path to national championship

By Theo Gary, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2022
Running back Chase Brown catches the ball while heading towards the end zone during the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27. Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch shares his predictions and inputs for the upcoming match this Saturday on the latest Daily Illini Sports Podcast.

[Photo] Daily Illini Sports Podcast predicts Illinois football success alongside Virginia beat writer

By Carson Gourdie and Josh Pietsch • September 9, 2022
Junior defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) celebrates with sophomore defensive lineman Johnny Newton (4) during Saturday’s game against Wyoming. The Illini will be back at Memorial Stadium on Saturday to go against Virginia.

[Photo] Illinois hosts Virginia as it hopes to return to win column, remain undefeated at home

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 9, 2022
Redshirt defender, Kendra Pasquale keeps the ball away from Indiana State players during their match against them on Sunday night. During a tough game on Thursday Pasquale brought the team to victory ending the match 1-0 as well as becoming Illini's top goalscorer for the season thus far.

[Photo] Kendra Pasquale fires Illinois soccer past Missouri in narrow victory

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 8, 2022
Sister Cindy preaches on the Main Quad holding a sign, "Hell is hot don't be a T.H.O.T," on Thursday. Sister Cindy visited the campus exactly a year ago on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Sister Cindy strikes again on ‘HO NO MO’ tour

By Jonathan Alday, Lika Lezhava, Cecilia Milmoe and Matt Troher • September 8, 2022
Freshman middle blocker Sarah Foley (18) attempts to pass the ball to junior midfielder Kennedy Berschel (32) during the second half against Indiana State on Sunday. The Illini will be go up against Missouri on Thursday at Demirjian Park.

[Photo] Illinois soccer prepares to take on Missouri in third straight home outing

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 7, 2022
Chloe Griffin, junior in Social Work, pets her service dog, Sadie, on the Main Quad on Tuesday. Griffin transferred to the University and talks about how some areas around campus are better suited than others when it comes to accessibility.

[Photo] Understanding the hidden frustrations of having animals on campus

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
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[Photo] CS professor shares course materials for free online

By Cecilia Milmoe, Features Editor • September 6, 2022
Junior forward Makala Woods dribbles the ball past an Indiana State opponent on Sunday. The Illini won 3-2.

[Photo] Illinois soccer endures rain to beat Indiana State, record fourth win of season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • September 5, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito looks for an opening during the game against Wyoming on Aug. 27.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Illinois collapses in Indiana, defense not enough to seal win

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • September 3, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown watches from the end zone during warm ups before the game against Wyoming on Saturday. The Illini will be heading out to Bloomington to go up against Indiana on Friday.

[Photo] Illinois football travels to Indiana for first Big Ten matchup, in search of second straight victory

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • September 2, 2022
Illinois women's cross country runners Sam Poglitsch, Halle Hill and Madison Marasco heads towards the finish line as they finish up their 5k run at the University's Arboretum against Illinois State.

[Photo] Illinois Cross Country prances over Illinois State, opening 2022 season

By Theo Gary, Contributing Writer • September 1, 2022
The Illinois app has made improvements over the summer with the fourth version being released in July.

[Photo] Illinois app seeks to create 'frictionless' student experience

August 31, 2022
Students in Block I use cards to create a massive sign displaying "2022" during the first home game against Wyoming on Saturday.

Gallery | Illinois football welcomes fans back for 2022 season

By Sydney Laput and James Hoeck • August 29, 2022
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