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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illini fans cheer from the stands during the Redbox Bowl at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Illinois lost to California 35-20 Monday.

Tati’s Take: Redbox was a rollercoaster

By Tatiania Perry, Football Columnist December 31, 2019
An open letter to Illini football seniors

An open letter to Illini football seniors

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer December 2, 2019
Illini are officially going bowling

Illini are officially going bowling

By Tatiania Perry, Columnist November 11, 2019
Illinois shows what it had all along

Illinois shows what it had all along

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer October 28, 2019
The Illini Football team gather together after their victory over Wisconsin on Saturday. The Illini won 24-23.

Why we love Illinois

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

Football is a negotiation

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer September 9, 2019
Illinois running back Mike Epstein runs with the football during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13.

Play for injured players

By Tatiania Perry, Staff Writer September 5, 2019
Illini athletes compete in the 2018 Jock Jams competition at Foellinger Auditorium.

Jock Jams to celebrate 10th anniversary

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer January 28, 2019
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili looks to shoot the ball during the game against Michigan at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 79-69.

Illini gear up for Badger matchup

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer January 23, 2019
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) passes the ball during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Northwestern loss concludes regular season

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer November 24, 2018
Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) carries the ball down the field for a touchdown during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3.

Illinois to face Iowa in final home game

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer November 16, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith calls the defensive plays during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Illinois drops game against Nebraska

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer November 10, 2018
Illinois running back Dre Brown (left) celebrates with wide receiver Ricky Smalling (right) after scoring a touchdown during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 55-31. Brown ran for a career-high 92 yards on the day and scored his first collegiate touchdown.

Brown’s time at UI is full of highlights

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor November 8, 2018
Illinois running back Dre Brown (25) celebrates with wide receiver Sam Mays (9) after scoring a touchdown during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Illini bounce back strong against Gophers

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer November 4, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks up at the scoreboard during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Illinois shows too little, too late

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer October 27, 2018
Freshman M.J. Rivers drops back to pass in Illinois game against No. 23 Wisconsin Saturday. The Illini lost 49-20.

Illinois vs. Wisconsin: Game notebook

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer October 22, 2018
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) gets tackled during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8.

Bush benched, Illini lose second straight

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer October 20, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks to the referee during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini lost 46-7.

Illinois to work on improving defense

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer October 18, 2018
Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) talks to Kent State defensive lineman Matt Bell (93) and wide receiver Lonkevious McFadden (83) after the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

AJ Bush gives Illini needed boost

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer October 11, 2018
Defense disintegrates in fourth-quarter play

Defense disintegrates in fourth-quarter play

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer September 24, 2018
Illinois linebacker DelShawn Phillips (3) makes a tackle during the game against USF at Soldier Field on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Illini fall in second half at Soldier Field

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer September 17, 2018
Illinois quarterback M.J. Rivers II (8) hands the ball off to running back Reggie Corbin (2) during the game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.

Grading Illinois’ win over Western Illinois

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer September 10, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith talks with linebacker Dele Harding (9) before the spring scrimmage at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Illinois gears up for a new beginning

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer August 30, 2018
Illinois infielder Michael Massey (6) hits a double to left center field during the game against Grand Canyon at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The Illini won 3-2.

Illini drop tough weekend series

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer April 23, 2018
Illinois catcher Jeff Korte (32) throws to second during the game against Rutgers at Illinois Field on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Illini top Rutgers in high scoring game

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer April 14, 2018
Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on March 14, 2018. Yalowitz was recently named the Big Ten player of the week.

Illini to face Knights over weekend

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer April 12, 2018
Illinois football held an open spring practice on Sunday. Community members came to watch the team run through practice drills and a scrimmage

Spring ball wrap-up

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer April 9, 2018
Illinois splits Maryland doubleheader

Illinois splits Maryland doubleheader

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer April 7, 2018
Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks out over the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct. 28. The Illini lost 24-10.

Illinois football players settling into new roles

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor March 20, 2018
Dylan Meyer competes in the PGA TOUR

Dylan Meyer competes in the PGA TOUR

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor March 15, 2018
Illinois quarterback Cam Thomas throws a pass under pressure during the game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct 28. The Illini lost 10-24.

Thomas steps out of the shadows during offseason

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor March 8, 2018
Illinois splits its weekend

Illinois splits its weekend

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor February 26, 2018
Athletic director Josh Whitman speaks at a press conference in Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3, 2016.

Whitman named to SportsBusiness Forty Under 40

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor February 22, 2018
Illinois forward Michael Finke gives Illinois guard Trent Frazier a pat on the back after the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Illini won 73-71.

Letter to the basketball team

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor February 19, 2018
Illinois  Aleks Vukic strikes back the ball in the meet against University of Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.

Men’s tennis splits the weekend

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor February 5, 2018
Jon Davis became the 498th American to run a sub-four-minute mile. Davis clocked in his mile at 3:58:46 at the Illini Classic on Saturday, setting University records.

Sophomore runs sub-4 minute mile

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor January 29, 2018
Rod Smith, Corey Patterson added to Illinois football staff

Rod Smith, Corey Patterson added to Illinois football staff

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor January 19, 2018
Illinois running back RaVon Bonner sweeps past defenders during the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 24.  The Illini lost 35-24

Time is the medicine Illinois football needs

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor October 23, 2017
Illinois Patricia George (11) carries the ball up the field during the game against Loyola at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 1. The Illini won 2-1.

Illini upperclassmen leading the way for inexperienced squad

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor September 7, 2017
Illini fans dance during the Big Ten Tailgate before the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 29.

Tailgating 101: What you need to know

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor August 24, 2017
The Illinois socer team gathers around Arianna Veland (right center) after she scored a goal at the end of the first half of the game against Missouri at Illinois Soccer Stadium on Friday, August 18. The Illini lost 3-1.

Illinois soccer kicks off its season with 1-1 weekend

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor August 24, 2017
Greg Eboigbodin signs with Illinois basketball

Greg Eboigbodin signs with Illinois basketball

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor June 6, 2017
Jalen Coleman-Lands granted a release from Illinois

Jalen Coleman-Lands granted a release from Illinois

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor May 25, 2017
Illinois mens head basketball coach Brad Underwood gets another chance at recruiting Landers Nolley of Langston Hughes High School, who recently de-committed from Georgia.

Jeremiah Tilmon commits to Mizzou

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor May 15, 2017
Illinois Cam Viney jumps a hurdle in the Illini Open meet at the Illinois Track Stadium on Wednesday, May 4.

Illinois men’s track taking right steps forward

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor May 8, 2017
Illinois Dylan Lafond competes in the 3000 meter run during the Orange and Blue meet on February 20, 2016.

Men’s cross-country has record-breaking season

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor May 8, 2017
Nick Hardy practices at the Demirjjan Golf Practice Facility on April 6.

Meyer leads men’s golf to tournament championship

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor April 24, 2017
Nancy Fahey is the new head coach for Illini womens basketball after coaching for 31 years at Washington University in St. Louis.

Illinois women’s basketball signs Lyric Robins

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor April 17, 2017
Josh Whitman, director of athletics, introduces new Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood on Monday, Mar 20 2017. Javon Pickett requests release from his National Letter of Intent.

Illini recruit Javon Pickett requests release

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor April 8, 2017
Illinois Isaiah Martinez wrestles with Michigans Logan Massa in the 165 pound weight class during the match at Huff Hall on Friday, January 20. Martinez won by decision and the Illini defeated the Wolverines 34-6.

Illinois spring break sports briefs

By Tatiania Perry, Assistant sports editor March 27, 2017
Illini of the Week Feb. 16: Nicole Evans

Illini of the Week Feb. 16: Nicole Evans

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer February 16, 2017
Illini of the Week Alex Diab practices on the rings. Diab grew up practicing in his father’s gym and now has a second family among his teammates.

Illini of the Week Feb. 2: Alex Diab

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer February 2, 2017
Illinois Joey Peters prepares for the parallel bars in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Joey Peters: The student, gymnast and TA

By Tatiania Perry, Staff writer January 30, 2017
Portrait of IOTW Dylan LaFond by Mitchell Fransen.

Illini of the Week Nov. 16: Dylan Lafond

By Tatiania Perry, Contributing writer November 16, 2016
Lining up before the race begins, runners Joe Crowlin, Garrett Lee, Luke Brahm, and Caleb Hummer stand ready to run as soon as the gunshot goes off. The Illini runners stayed together for the first two laps, but as the third one came, Lee pushed to second, Crowlin followed behind in third, Brahm in eighth, and Hummer rounded them out in nineteenth. The Illini Open was held at the Arboretum on October 21st, 2016.

Men’s cross-country prepares for Midwest regionals

By Tatiania Perry, Contributing writer November 11, 2016
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