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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 pitcher Ty Rybarczyk executes a pitch during the game against Eastern Illinois on March 8. Rybarczyk has only given up two runs in his last 14 innings

[Photo] Illinois baseball welcomes Indiana State for a regional rivalry, looks to stabilize season

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 3, 2022
Michelle Bell, a graduate student studying wind band conducting, runs with her sousaphone during the Illinois 5k Marathon on Friday. Around 30 Marching Illini sousaphone players participated in the run.

[Photo] Sousaphone players run 5k for Crisis Nursery

By Nicole Littlefield, Staff Writer • May 1, 2022
Sophomore Danny Doligale runs back to first base during the game against Eastern Illinois University on March 8. The Illini fall against Indiana over the weekend losing two out of the three games.

[Photo] Illinois baseball drops series in Bloomington, pitching struggles led to high scoring series

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 2, 2022
Senior columnist Noah Nelson expresses his strong connection to Legends Bar and Grill located on Green Street.

[Photo] Opinion | Legends is my campus bar of choice

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • May 1, 2022
Senior Nya Carr runs during the 100 meter dash for the Illini Invitational on Saturday. The Illini will finish their regular season at the three-day Drake Relays in Iowa on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois track & field heads to Drake Relays for final regular season meet of 2022

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 29, 2022
Junior infielder Branden Comia prepares to throw the ball during a warmup before an inning for the game against Eastern Illinois on March 8. The Illini achieved a victory against Bradley on Wednesday 9-6.

[Photo] Illinois baseball outlast Bradley in windy midweek matchup

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 28, 2022
Desiree Myles, freshman in DGS, begins to zip line across on the Main Quad on Tuesday. The zip line was offered to students as a part of the Last Chance week.

[Photo] Students fly across Main Quad: Zip line set up on campus

By Rebecca Oriza, Staff Writer • April 27, 2022
Artist Clara de la Fuente’s paintings are displayed during the local artist market hosted by The Literary on Saturday. The market gave local artists a space to showcase their work from paintings, prints and earrings.

[Photo] The Literary calls attention to local Champaign-Urbana artists

By Allyson Lin, Staff Writer • April 27, 2022
Timothy Killeen, president of the University System, speaks at the Siebel Center for Design on Oct. 8, 2022.

[Photo] UI System President Tim Killeen tests positive for COVID-19

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • April 26, 2022
Diego Lopez, freshman in LAS, stands within the crowd holding a sign saying "Exxon Mobile Sucks" during the Climate Strike on Friday. The strike was organized by SECS and protesters marched throughout campus from the Alma Mater statue to Green Street.

[Photo] Students demand that UI divest from fossil fuels

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • April 25, 2022
Rapper Yung Gravy speaks to the audience before performing his song "Oops" during the Spring Jam at State Farm Center on Sunday. Yung Gravy performed many other of his hits such as "Mr. Clean" and "Gravy Train".

[Photo] Yung Gravy whips up the sauce at Spring Jam

By Matt Troher and Nicole Littlefield • April 25, 2022
Freshman DeVontae Ford leaps over the hurdles alongside teammate junior Robert Williams during their 110 meter hurdles event for the Illini Invitational on Saturday. Ford placed third with 13.91 seconds and Williams placed eleventh with 14.66 during the 110 meter hurdles event.

[Photo] Personal bests and Senior Day highlight Illini invitational for Illinois track & field

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 24, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown receives the ball from senior quarterback Tommy DeVito during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue Game on Thursday. Brown and sophomore running back Josh McCray ran for a combined 174 yards during the game.

[Photo] Column | Illini offense looks promising in 2022 Spring Game

By Josh Pietsch, On-Air Editor • April 24, 2022
Richard Lazarus, Harvard professor and environmental lawyer, speaks at the Spurlock Museum about his book, “The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court.” on Wednesday.

[Photo] Harvard professor visits University, raises environmental awareness

By Rebecca Oriza and Aradhya Seth • April 22, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown rushes past the blue team during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue game on Thursday. Brown and sophomore running back Josh McCray achieved a combined 174 yards during the game.

[Photo] Offense makes strides, defense backs remain solid, Anderson and DeVito show promise

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2022
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito passes the ball during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue game on Thursday. DeVito led the White team to winning against the Blue team 58-40.

[Photo] 2022 Spring Orange and Blue Game provides learning experience for Illini

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Carter Phillips, instructional chef at Bevier Café, plucks tomatoes out of the aquaponics system in the remove space greenhouse on Friday. The system is maintained through Bevier Café for check ups and produce for the café.

[Photo] Aquaponics takes root in C-U community

By Leland Pan and JP Legarte • April 20, 2022
A Grind2Energy food scraps tank sits behind the Florida Avenue Residence hall building.

[Photo] Grind2Energy: A system for making food greener

By Kiran Bond, Contributing Writer • April 20, 2022
Sara Hijab and D'Meneca Turner-Winston, freshmen from Parkland College, listen to the speakers speaking in front of the Swanlund Administration Building on Monday. The march, organized by the Students of Justice in Palestine, was in response to Israeli police raiding the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday.

[Photo] Protesters march across campus in support of Palestine

By Lika Lezhava and Willie Cui • April 18, 2022
Calexus Carrington-Steele performs her Britney Spears themed performance on Thursday.

Gallery | 2022 Illini Union annual drag show

By Sydney Laput • April 17, 2022
The Campus Instructional Facility, located on Wright Street and Springfield Avenue, utilizes geothermal energy for power. The CIF’s infrastructure incorporates radiant panels on the ceiling that connect to boreholes on the Bardeen Quad.

[Photo] UI focuses on geothermal energy in Campus Instructional Facility

By Azucena Gama, Night Editor • April 19, 2022
Drag King Spank Knightly performs on stage for the Illini Union's annual drag show on Thursday. This is the shows first time back at the Illini Union after a two year pause.

[Photo] Illini Union’s annual drag show returns after two-year hiatus

By Ashleigh Kendrick, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2022
Alyssa Solis, junior in AHS, discusses her favorite fashion trends and predictions for future trends on March 29. Students are trying to incorporate a lot of different styles and trends to their wardrobe such as skirts, platformed shoes and flared yogas.

[Photo] Students spotlight spring fashion on campus

By Olivia Vamos, Contributing Writer • April 15, 2022
Everitt Lab, located on Green Street, is the home for the bioengineering department when it comes to research and projects. Jinbei (Walden) Li, a former graduate student at the University, expresses concern of misconduct and behavior within labs.

[Photo] Former graduate student voices concerns for misconduct in bioengineering research lab

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2022
Joshua Hollingsead holds a sign, "Fair contract now," during the protest outside of the Illini Union on Wednesday. The protest was organized by AFSCME Local 3700 demanding back pay and wage increase from the University.

[Photo] UI clerical workers protest for back pay, wage increases

By Matt Novelli, Lika Lezhava and Willie Cui • April 14, 2022
Former executive director of Illini Media Kit Donahue reacts to the unveiling of her personalized paver stone on Sunday. Donahue worked for Illini Media for 37 years.

Gallery | Celebrating 150 Years, Illini Media Hall of Fame

By Sydney Laput, James Hoeck and Cameron Krasucki • April 13, 2022
Illini Media alum, Mark Wukas, speaks with assistant sports editor James Kim during the newsroom and studio tour for the Illini Media 150 Reunion on Friday. Alumni from The Daily Illini and WPGU talk about their favorite memory during their time with Illini Media.

[Photo] Illini Media Company alumni recount favorite memories

By Matt Troher, Assistant Features Editor • April 12, 2022
Ileana Gomez, director of Seed Montessori, discusses the amazement of seeing everyone come together to reflect on their time with Illini Media during the Illini Media 150 Reunion.

[Photo] ‘The only thing we had in common was the desire to be on the adventure’: Illini Media alums reflect on their times as editors, reporters, students

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2022
Kirk Sanders, associate professor in LAS, expresses how big of a concern gun violence is within the area especially when it comes to the safety of his children. Others around the community give incite on their concern with the rise in gun violence.

[Photo] Opinion | What is your perspective on community gun violence?

By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor • April 12, 2022
Due to a teacher shortage, many University students struggle finding in class experience with handfuls of them being assigned study halls in Urbana High School.

[Photo] Student observers face trouble finding classroom experience amid teacher shortage

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
Pat Wingert, 2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame inductee and former The Daily Illini editor-in-chief, speaks during the hall of fame award ceremony on Saturday. Wingert believes that her biggest accomplishment is the ability to find ways to tell the stories of all different kinds of people.

[Photo] Illini Media alumni share greatest professional accomplishments

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • April 11, 2022
People gather around outside on the Bardeen Quad for the Engineering Open House on Saturday. The open house celebrated its 100th anniversary featuring many exhibits showcasing the works of many RSOs and groups.

[Photo] Engineering Open House returns strong for 100th anniversary

By Rohit Jammu, Staff Writer • April 11, 2022
Illini Media alumni listen to Dan Balz during the brunch for the Illini Media 150 Reunion on Sunday. The reunion has allowed many alumni reminisce their time on staff with The Daily Illini.

[Photo] Hall of Fame weekend: Alumni compare past, present state of DI

By Azucena Gama, Night Editor • April 11, 2022
Journalist James Boyd answers a question during the the Turning Pro panel alongside Aaron Navarro with Stephanie Lulay, Juyeon Kim, and Megan Jones joining virtually on Friday.

[Photo] The Daily Illini 150th anniversary reunion live updates

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • April 8, 2022
Senior pitcher Sydney Sickles pitches during the game against SIUE on Tuesday. The Illini will be going up against the Badgers this weekend at Eichelberger Field.

[Photo] Illinois softball to host Wisconsin in three game series this weekend

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • April 8, 2022
The Illinois Cancer Center, located in the Beckman Institute for Advance Science and Technology, has been the groundwork for many scientific discoveries. Brian Cunningham, professor in Engineering and Bin Zhao overlooked a study that found technology that detects early-stage liver cancer.

[Photo] Illinois Cancer Center develops technology identifying early-stage liver cancer

By JP Legarte, Investigative News and Longform Editor • April 5, 2022
LGBT Resource Center, located on the third floor of the Illini Union, provides a safe environment for all sexualities and gender identities. With limited physical spaces for those in the LGBTQ+ community, many have migrated to online space.

[Photo] LGBTQ+ communities gather online as on-campus spaces remain limited

By JP Legarte, Investigative News & Longform Editor • April 6, 2022
Sophomore forward Julia Eichenbaum runs onto the field during the team's introduction before the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 8. The Illini will begin their spring exhibition with two games on Saturday against Eastern Illinois and Grand Valley State.

[Photo] Illinois soccer prepares to return to action with spring exhibition matches

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 2, 2022
The Refugee Center is located inside the Champaign Urbana Health Department on Kenyon Road. With the ongoing war in Ukraine, the center is prepared to help those fleeing from the country.

[Photo] Ukrainian refugees expected to hit obstacles before protection

By Yuzhu Liu, Staff Writer • April 1, 2022
Rebecca Kimberly Goodman, senior in FAA, holds the transgender flag while standing beside the Alma Mater statue during the Trans Solidarity Rally on Thursday. The rally was organized by CUTES and YDSA, and was held as celebration for Trans Day of Visibility.

[Photo] Students, community members rally support during Trans Day of Visibility

By Kiran Bond, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2022
With the recent racist flyers seen around campus on Thursday, the Illini Hillel will be implementing extra security. This instance has happened twice this year.

[Photo] Racist flyers found scattered across campus

By Willie Cui and Faith Allendorf • March 31, 2022
Bottenfield Elementary School is one of 12 elementary schools in the Champaign Unit 4 school district. The Champaign Federation of Teachers and district have reached an agreement after the 10-day strike.

[Photo] Champaign teachers’ union reach ‘tentative agreement,’ avert strike

By Willie Cui, News Editor • March 31, 2022
The Illinois app’s recent implementation of using student’s legal names from preferred name has sparked discussions related to transgender students and misgendering.

[Photo] Illinois app deadname issue reignites conversation about trans issues on campus

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • March 31, 2022
The Champaign Urbana Health Department, located on Kenyon Road, opens their breast milk depot and dispensary on Tuesday.

[Photo] CUPHD reopens breast milk depot, dispensary

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2022
Bottenfield Elementary School is one of 12 elementary schools in the Champaign Unit 4 school district. The Champaign Federation of Teachers and district have reached an agreement after the 10-day strike.

[Photo] Champaign teachers’ union files strike notice after failing to reach deal with Unit 4

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • March 28, 2022
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[Photo] Animal experts answer ‘Where do turtles go in the winter?’

By Azucena Gama, Night Editor • March 22, 2022
Redshirt freshman Lucas Byrd attempts to takedown his Northwestern opponent on Jan. 29. Byrd receives an All-American honors a second time in a row.

[Photo] Byrd earns All-American honors for second season, places highest of four Illinois wrestlers at NCAA Championships

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 20, 2022
Jaelynn Edwards, real estate student from Indiana, was hospitalized after an altercation with a worker from Red Lion during Unofficial on March 5. Edwards talks about her point of view of the incident and the event bringing light to people’s safety in campus bars.

[Photo] Red Lion altercation opens up conversations about campus bar safety

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • March 21, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Zac Braunagel wins his match against Northwestern on Jan. 29. Braunagel and three other Illini wrestlers will be competing in the NCAA Championships from Thursday to Saturday.

[Photo] Four members of Illinois wrestling to compete in 2022 NCAA Championships

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • March 17, 2022
Students at 75 E. Armory and 303 E. Chalmers apartment buildings have been encountering difficulties involving heating, water damage, and stolen packages.

[Photo] Students Experience Apartment Issues at 75 E. Armory, 303 E. Chalmers

By Lily Dokhanchi, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2022
An altercation involving a female patron and one of the bodyguards occurred at Red Lion, located on John Street.

[Photo] Red Lion patron taken to hospital after altercation with staff member

By Lilli Bresnahan, Staff Writer • March 8, 2022
Kristen Sackley, Senior Associate Program Director for Gies College of Business, is the current president of the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana. JLCU's provides and promotes an open space for women who are dedicated to aiding the community through volunteering.

[Photo] Local organization helps women reach full potential

By Kiran Bond, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2022
Buzz Editor, Carolina Garibay, overlooks and works on Buzz content on Sunday. Carolina has been a writer since 2018 and was promoted to assistant buzz Editor her junior year before becoming buzz Editor in the spring of 2021.

[Photo] Buzz editor says goodbye, reflects on progress

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor • March 7, 2022
Women's basketball head coach Nancy Fahey watches the team during the game against Northwestern on Feb. 21. Fahey announces her retirements after 36 years coaching and leaving with a record of 779-232.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey retires after 36 years

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2022
Lela Herena, senior in Engineering, dresses up in celebration of Unofficial 2022 on Friday. Many students talk about their plans for Unofficial such as partying in apartments and hanging out with friends.

[Photo] Unofficial 2022: Live updates throughout the day

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • March 4, 2022
Fifth-year senior guard Da'Monte Williams dribbles while looking for teammates in Illinois' 60-55 win over Penn State at State Farm Center on Thursday. Williams scored a team-high 14 points, which were much needed as other starters struggled on offense.

[Photo] Williams steps up, scores season-high 14 points in Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Penn State

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 4, 2022
Graduate student guard Alfonso Plummer tries to drive through two Penn State defenders during the Illinois men's basketball game on Thursday night at State Farm Center. Plummer had an unusual off night, while fifth-year senior Da'Monte Williams led the team in points and field-goal attempts.

[Photo] Notes, player grades: Illinois men’s basketball picks up win over Penn State despite sloppy play

By Josh Pietsch, Sports On-Air Editor • March 3, 2022
Guard, Adalia McKenzie, focuses on making a free throw against SIU on November 18. Despite the Illini breaking a losing streak on Wednesday they will have to perform against staggering odds to pull another win in the Big Ten Tournament.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball to face off versus Nebraska in second round of Big Ten Tournament

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
Junior center Kofi Cockburn goes up for an offensive rebound during the first half of Illinois men's basketball's game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball sneaks past Penn State as usually reliable scorers struggle

By Christan Jones, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
Students and staff express their concerns and comments in regards to the lifted mask mandate. Some believing that a huge spike in Covid-19 may occur in the future.

[Photo] University students, professors discuss mask mandate lift

By Faith Allendorf, Features Editor • March 1, 2022
The University's Career Center, located on Wright Street, provides resources relating to internships and other job related topics. However, students express the difficulty in finding job opportunities.

[Photo] Internship stress: International, domestic students struggle with job search

By Jenni Kallenback, Assistant Features Editor • March 1, 2022
People hold signs in support of Ukraine during the rally held at Alma Mater on Sunday. The rally was held by the Ukrainian Student Association with around 250 attendees.

[Photo] CU community holds rally to support Ukraine

By Amrita Bhattacharyya and Faith Allendorf • February 28, 2022
Guard Aaliyah Nye defends on the court against Northwestern on Monday. Nye scored 14 points during the game against Minnesota, but the Illini lose to the Golden Gophers 87-54.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball comes up short in final road game versus Minnesota

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • February 26, 2022
Rock band CBDB performs at NOLA's Rock Bar on Tuesday. CBDB is based from Alabama and is currently on their U.S. tour.

[Photo] CBDB rocks Urbana’s NOLA’s with signature ‘Joyfunk’ sound  

By Gina Jagminas, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2022
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