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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
The Marching Illini during the 2022 Homecoming parade on Oct. 14, 2022.

[Photo] Marching Illini sousaphones take on Illinois 5k

By Chloe Barbarise, Senior Copy Editor • April 22, 2024
Freshman Malik Elzy tosses the football to a teammate before the Homecoming football game on Oct. 21 against Wisconsin.

[Photo] Sunny skies and success expected for Illinois football’s spring game

By Tess Eken, Assistant Sports Editor • April 20, 2024
Crowds gather in front of Memorial Stadium on Dads Day, Nov. 5 2022.

[Photo] Memorial Stadium announces centennial brick program, lowered season ticket prices

By Michael Sweeney, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2024
A Blue Guy from KAMS is held on the second floor of the bar on March 4, 2023.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best On-Campus Drink: Blue Guy

By Sam Gregerman, Staff writer • March 28, 2024
Since the recent opening of the location on Green Street, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers draws nightly crowds of students fresh from the bars to enjoy crispy tenders and signature sauce.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Drunk Food (TIE): Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

By Athena Ly, Slotter • March 28, 2024
A Blue Guy from KAMS is held on the second floor of the bar on March 4, 2023.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Drink to Get Your Mom: Blue Guy

By Mary Piacente, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
Senior Kendall Bostic uses her strength to find a pass at the start of the third quarter against Morehead State on Nov. 7. Bostic ended the night with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

[Photo] Illinois women’s basketball comes out stellar in 28-point victory over Rutgers

By Tess Eken, Staff Writer • January 17, 2024
Karlis Ozolins plays single at home against University of Central Florida on Feb. 10, 2023.

[Photo] Illinois splits wins in doubleheader weekend at home

By Naman Goyal, Contributing Writer • January 23, 2024
Karlis Ozolins takes on the University of Central Florida at home on Friday, Feb. 10.

[Photo] Illinois men’s tennis anticipates season of success in 2024

By Naman Goyal, Contributing Writer • January 24, 2024
Kida Ferrari takes on the Illinois State University Redbirds at Atkins Tennis Center on Feb. 12.

[Photo] New faces, seasoned veterans: 2024 Illinois women’s tennis season preview

By Sahil Mittal, Staff Writer • January 15, 2024
Illini divers line up to plunge into the water on Oct. 7.

[Photo] Illinois swim & dive looks ahead to end of season

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023
Goalie Elliot Gerth prepares to defend against Grand Valley State on Oct. 23. Illinois will be going against Iowa this coming weekend.

[Photo] Illinois hockey heads to Iowa State for weekend doubleheader

By Jonathan Mathew, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2023
Forward Coleman Hawkins and guard Terrence Shannon Jr. watch the jumbotron prior to taking on the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center on Jan. 13. Hawkins and Shannon Jr. will play their final season this year.

[Photo] ‘We’ve got the best fans in the nation’: Shannon, Hawkins prepare for last dance with Illinois men’s basketball

By James Kim, Sports Editor • October 9, 2023
Head coach Brad Underwood speaks to the referees as the Illini takes on Rutgers at State Farm Center on Feb. 11. Underwood looks positively on the upcoming team to play during 2023-2024 season.

[Photo] ‘This is an ultra, ultra competitive group’: Underwood previews 2023-24 season for Illinois men’s basketball

By James Kim, Sports Editor • October 4, 2023
Outfielder Kelly Ryono set to sprint from the plate on Mar. 29 during a game against Indiana. The Illini will be facing off against Parkland on Thursday.

[Photo] Three up, three down in first week of Illinois softball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2023
A goal is made through the net during a game against Michigan on Mar. 2. Athletics CIO Ryan Squire speaks with the DI regarding misconduct within athletics.

[Photo] Conduct Q&A with Illini Athletics Chief Integrity Officer Ryan Squire

By Lisa Chasanov and Ben Fader • September 22, 2023
Forward Makena Silber rushes to keep the ball away from Grand Valley State on Apr. 2, 2022. Silber made her presence known during Sundays game against Iowa that ended in a draw.

[Photo] Silber leads Illini soccer in final season, leaves legacy of goal scoring, teamwork

By James Kim, Sports Editor • September 18, 2023
Head Coach Tamas and the Illini during a match against Maryland on Sept. 23, 2022. Tamas alongside the Illini will be facing off against Indiana led by Steve Aird on Wednesday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball begins conference play at Indiana

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 18, 2023
The Illini share some team energy amongst themselves on Sept. 23, 2022 against Marlyand. The Illini will face Notre Dame and Oklahoma in their upcoming matches.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball set to play Notre Dame, Oklahoma amid 2-game win streak

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 7, 2023
Outside Hitter Raina Terry against Maryland on Sept. 23, 2022. Terry started off the game with a good performance leading to a win against Illinois State on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball takes down Illinois State in front of packed Huff Hall

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • September 4, 2023
The Illini stand along the field at sunset on Sept. 9, 2022 during a game against Mizzou. The Illini suffered their first loss this season, ending their win-streak on Sunday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer suffers first defeat of 2023 season in loss to Kentucky

By James Kim, Sports Editor • September 4, 2023
Julia Cili runs between her team on Sept. 4, 2022 as the Illini prepares to face off against Indiana. The Illini will be facing off against Louisville on Thursday.

[Photo] Illinois soccer searches for third win of season against winless Louisville

By James Kim, Sports Editor • August 30, 2023
CU community come together during Pygmalion performance on Sept. 27, 2018. Pygmalion will be kicking off on Friday with performances from Kangaroo Court and Divino Niño.

[Photo] Pygmalion Festival returns to CU for 2023

By Maaike Niekerk, Assistant buzz Editor • August 27, 2023
Illinois soccer huddles on the field during a game against Missouri on Sept. 9.

[Photo] Illinois soccer searches for 3rd straight victory with trip to Dayton

By James Kim, Sports Editor • August 26, 2023
The Illini rush to the field to face off against Minnesota on Oct. 23, 2022. On Thursday the Illini had a tight game against Xavier which ended in a 1-0 victory for the Illini.

[Photo] Illinois soccer continues rolling with road upset over No. 17 Xavier

By James Kim, Sports Editor • August 24, 2023
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry hits the ball during a game against Purdue on Sept. 30. After last season’s perfectly even record, the Illini hope to bounce back for a more productive year.

[Photo] Illinois volleyball gears up for bounce-back 2023 season

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • August 15, 2023
Pitcher Sydney Sickles leaps while pitching against ISU on April 3, 2019. Sickels set a 21 strikeout record on Feb. 11 this season and continues to dominate the field during her fifth-year.

[Photo] Record-breaking Sydney Sickels leads Illinois softball

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • March 18, 2023
The Daily Illini at ICPA 2023 in Chicago with their presented awards on Feb. 19.

[Photo] The Daily Illini wins 23 awards at ICPA

By Heather Robinson, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2023
An ad featured in an edition of The Daily Illini from 1933 advertised the opening of Kamerer Bros, now known as KAMS.

[Photo] This day in history: Kamerer’s Annex, now KAMS, opens

By Megan Krok, Staff Writer • February 11, 2023
The Illini Union, originally pictured in an edition of The Daily Illini from Feb. 5, 1941, opened 81 years ago on this day.

[Photo] This Day in History: Illini Union opens its doors

By Megan Krok, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
Pfizer BioNTech vaccinations are prepared for the release of the pediatric vaccine on Nov. 6, 2021. As of Tuesday, the University has lifted numerous COVID-19 restrictions.

[Photo] University removes vaccine requirements, announces closure of testing site

By Lika Lezhava, News Editor • January 15, 2023
NOLAs Rock Bar prior to Parti Gras HalloQueen Drag Show on Oct. 24, 2020. NOLAs Rock Bar in downtown Urbana holds its last event on Dec. 11 prior to the bars full closing.

[Photo] NOLA’s says goodbye to C-U community, holds final event

By Kylie Corral, buzz Editor • December 24, 2022
Setter Diana Brown focuses on setting the ball during a game against Purdue on Oct. 6. Brown recently made an appearance at the Big Ten Network studio in Chicago representing the Illini.

[Photo] Biggest takeaways from Big Ten volleyball media days

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • August 2, 2022
A SHIELD worker hands over an empty tube for COVID-19 testing at the State Farm Center on Oct. 9, 2020.

[Photo] UI will not check COVID-19 building access or require face masks for fall semester

By Willie Cui, News Editor • July 26, 2022
Tyler the Creator preforms at Lollapalooza 2021 on July 30. The buzz staff prepare for their coverage on Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Editor’s Note | buzz staff looks toward upcoming Lollapalooza coverage

By Sydney Wood, buzz Editor • July 22, 2022
Former center Kofi Cockburn hugs his mom after winning the Big Ten Championship against Iowa on March 6. Since leaving Illinois, Cockburn has joined the Utah Jazz.

[Photo] Life after Kofi: New faces, new brand of basketball in Champaign

By Matthew Sinele, Staff Writer • July 20, 2022
The McKinley Health Center is located in the south east part of campus on Lincoln Avenue. The center provides a dietitian who oversees nutrition programming focused on unhealthy relationships with food and bodies for students.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor | Eating disorder resources on campus

By Ashley Peters • July 19, 2022
Bikes, MTD buses and cars are a few ways for students to travel around campus.

[Photo] A comprehensive guide to getting around campus

By Matt Novelli, Managing Editor for Online • July 18, 2022
Former center Kofi Cockburn guards an Indiana player during the Big Ten Tournament first round game on March 11. Cockburn was recruited internationally from Jamaica in 2019.

[Photo] ’The European market is a good one for us‘: Brad Underwood weighs in on international recruiting after picking up Perrin

By Conor Blount, Contributing Writer • July 10, 2022
The Alma Mater statue is decorated in commemoration of Chinese New Year on Feb. 5, 2019. The University provides multiple resources for an individual to stay connected to their cultural heritage such as RSOs and cultural houses.

[Photo] Staying connected to your cultural heritage

By Vivian La, Assistant News Editor • July 27, 2022
Illinois football fans play a drinking game during a tailgate before the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Managing editor for reporting, Gwyn Skiles, provides 10 tips when it comes to unique situations freshman can experience.

[Photo] College advice your mom won’t give you

By Gwyn Skiles, Managing Editor for Reporting • July 28, 2022
A Veo bike is stationed outside in Campustown on Sept. 22, 2018. Veo, the bike-share system, has introduced a new model of bikes that can be seen all around the C-U community.

[Photo] Latest Veo e-bikes bring new cycles of opinions and potential impacts

By JP Legarte, Investigative News & Longform Editor • June 10, 2022
The Illinois Cheerleading team run across with flags spelling out Illinois on the Memorial Stadium field during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. The the University’s Facilities and Services has started drafting up plans to renovate the historic stadium.

[Photo] UI replaces turf in Memorial Stadium, begins renovation of State Farm Center

By Royal Shrestha, Assistant News Editor • June 6, 2022
Assistant opinions editor Rayna Wuh believes that the predictive policing encourages false assumptions when it comes to the relationship among geography, race and economic status.

[Photo] Opinion | Predictive policing models encode prejudice

By Rayna Wuh, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 4, 2022
Setter Jordyn Poulter jumps to set the ball in order for the Illini to make a score against Louisville on December 1, 2018. Poulter, former setter for Illinois volleyball and 2020 gold medalist for the Tokyo Olympics recently had her medal stolen from her vehicle along with other personal possessions last Wednesday.

[Photo] Tokyo 2020 gold medal stolen from car of Illinois volleyball alum

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • June 2, 2022
Students board the 120W Teal bus at the stop in front of the PAR residence hall on April 10, 2021. MTD has announced a change to some of the bus routes, such as the 22/220 Illini, 12 Teal and 13/130 Silver, due to a staff shortage.

[Photo] MTD to change campus bus routes in fall due to staff shortages

By Vivian La, Assistant News Editor • June 1, 2022
Students study at the Undergraduate Library on March 12, 2019. The UGL will be closing on Saturday in starting its four-year renovation with other locations such as the ACES and the Grainger Engineering library providing accommodations for students.

[Photo] Undergraduate Library closes for four-year renovation project, undergraduate services to move to Main Library

By Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor • May 10, 2022
A person walks across the vacant main quad with a Covid-19 testing site located in front of Foellinger Auditorium on Aug. 21, 2020.

[Photo] Editorial | UI’s flaws disproportionately fail students

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • May 4, 2022
People aboard the 1N Yellow MTD bus at the Illinois Terminal on Oct. 19, 2019. MTD will be moving forward with their plan to expand the Illinois Terminal with aid from a grant provided by the Federal Transit Administration.

[Photo] Illinois Terminal expansion project to continue despite pandemic delays

By Lika Lezhava, Staff Writer • May 3, 2022
Utility Kailee Powell catches a ball from first base during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. The Illini lose both home games on Wednesday against Missouri 6-7 and 2-10.

[Photo] Illinois softball drops both Braggin’ Rights games to Mizzou in home opener

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 18, 2022
The Morrow Plots, located on Goodwin Avenue, is one of many locations on campus with historical significance. Senior columnist Noah Nelson argues that the University should put more effort in educating more about the schools rich history.

[Photo] Opinion | UI should teach University history

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • March 15, 2022
Pitcher Tori McQueen begins to pitch the ball during a game against UIS on Oct. 2. McQueen aided the Illini during seventh inning against Liberty and led to an Illini win 5-4.

[Photo] Illinois softball sweeps Liberty, gets swept by Clemson in Tiger Invitational

By Nick Kane, Staff Writer • March 14, 2022
University High School, located on Springfield Ave. in Urbana, is one of a few local high schools within the C-U. Columnist Diamond Walker argues that the University is disconnected from the rest of the community in trying to make Campustown perfect.

[Photo] Opinion | UI’s disconnection from CU enables gun violence

By Diamond Walker, Columnist • March 4, 2022
University has issued new guidelines on Thursday for returning from spring break covering classes and building access.

[Photo] UI announces COVID-19 guidelines for spring break return

By JP Legarte, Staff Writer • February 28, 2022
Utility, Jaelyn Vickery, cheers on her teammates during a match against Purdue on April 16. Vickery talks about growing into the leadership position within her team, and going on to obtain Second-Team All Big-Ten honors.

[Photo] ‘You definitely don’t want to face her’: Vickery demonstrates leadership, ’God-given talents’ for Illinois softball

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • March 1, 2022
ISG candidates on the debate stage in the Illini Union Courtyard Café on Mar. 3, 2020. The ISG has released a statement in regards to the police brutality incident at Purdue.

[Photo] ISG condemns Purdue University police brutality

By Lilli Bresnahan and Faith Lee • February 15, 2022
The home for the Department of Computer Science is located on Goodwin Avenue. The DPI has gifted money for more computer science education within Illinois.

[Photo] DPI awarded $1 million for computer science education research 

By Royal Shrestha, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022
Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks after being sworn into office in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2019. Pritzker has announced lifting the mask mandate for indoors.

[Photo] Pritzker announces plans to end state indoor mask mandate

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • February 15, 2022
Valentines Day roses at the Illini Union on Feb. 14 2019. 112 people signed up for blind dates through a Reddit post made on Feb. 2.

[Photo] UI students play matchmaker, create blind dates for Valentine’s Day

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • February 14, 2022
Busey-Evans is one of almost 40 certified housing locations on campus. Columnist Maggie Knutte argues Busey-Evans is the best option for when choosing dorms.

[Photo] Opinion | Busey-Evans offers convenient location, modern amenities

By Maggie Knutte, Columnist • February 15, 2022
GEO members strike outside Henry Administration building after not reaching an agreement with the University on Mar. 7, 2018. The organization gets pressured by University for making classes go remote.

[Photo] GEO says they may face discipline for moving classes online

By Ashley Gilbert and Willie Cui • February 9, 2022
The Alma Mater statue is decorated in celebration of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 5, 2019. Some students plan on celebrating the Lunar New Year by having a big feast and hanging out with friends.

[Photo] Students plan celebrations for Lunar New Year

By Jacqui Nguyen, Staff Writer • February 2, 2022
Students walk to class on a snowy day on Oct. 31, 2019. The University has announced classes will be remote from Wednesday to Friday.

[Photo] UI moves classes online due to winter snowstorm

By Weiyu Ding, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
The Illini Hillel is a center that welcomes students from all Jewish backgrounds. The center will be hosting a virtual ceremony in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance day on Thursday.

[Photo] Illini Hillel to remember Holocaust with virtual event

By Thomas DeMouy, Staff Writer • January 26, 2022
Professor Mitch Fisher lectures to his ACCY 201 class at Lincoln Hall Theater on Aug. 29, 2019. Students talk about how their learning styles are impacted from remote versus in-person learning.

[Photo] Students reflect on learning styles after remote start to semester

By Matt Troher, Investigative News & Longform Editor • January 25, 2022
Students studying at the main stacks of the main library on April 30, 2019. The UI library system has been provided with grants as aid during the pandemic.

[Photo] UI library system receives nearly $50,000 from state for pandemic recovery

By Vivian La, Assistant Daytime Editor • January 22, 2022
GEO members go on strike outside of Altgeld Hall on Mar. 2, 2018. Columbia Universitys recent labor strike victory motivates and readies graduate employee unions for the future.

[Photo] Perspective | Columbia strike empowers graduate employee unions  

By Austin Hoffman, Owen MacDonald and Ben Wallis • January 20, 2022
With a rise in Covid-19 cases, OSF will be temporarily stopping asymptomatic testing.

[Photo] OSF HealthCare pauses asymptomatic testing 

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • December 28, 2021
Students taking notes during a lecture for a Statistics class on Dec. 3, 2019. Columnist Axel Almanza provides suggestions when it comes to future student success.

[Photo] Opinion | Productivity builds your future

By Axel Almanza, Columnist • December 23, 2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker addresses members of the audience after being sworn into office on Jan. 14, 2019. Pritzker has recently approved a new congressional map that results in changes for the Champaign County.

[Photo] New Illinois congressional map changes Champaign County’s congressional district

By George Phelan, Staff Writer • December 14, 2021
University police patrolling Green and Wright Street on Aug. 8, 2020.

[Photo] Armed robbery occurs at Sixth, Daniel streets

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • December 13, 2021
With winter around the corner, a lot of cyclists begin to adapt to the snowy and icy conditions.

[Photo] Cyclists prepare for upcoming winter season

By Amrita Bhattacharyya • December 10, 2021
Senior columnist Noah Nelson believes that the name Assembly Hall still lives on regardless of who purchases it.

[Photo] Opinion | State Farm Center will always be Assembly Hall

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • December 6, 2021
Students study for finals on the first floor of Grainger Library on May 6, 2019. Columnist Chiara Awatramani believes to decrease stress for finals students should take a break from studying.

[Photo] Opinion | Leave time for yourself during finals preparation

By Chiara Awatramani, Columnist • December 8, 2021
Students walk on the Main Quad as snow falls on Oct. 31, 2019. Students plan for post-finals week, and some decide to stay on campus over winter break.

[Photo] Students look forward to post-finals winter break

By Amrita Bhattacharyya, News Editor • December 8, 2021
Two workers prep food at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen on Oct. 17, 2018. Despite Covid-19 regulations, the kitchen continues to operate outside the dining room.

[Photo] Daily Bread Soup Kitchen: Business continues despite COVID-19 restrictions

By Madison Holcomb, Contributing Writer • November 29, 2021
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[Photo] Man shot outside Carle Hospital Thursday night

By Ashley Gilbert, Staff Writer • November 19, 2021
Graduate student Drake Materre speaking during the George Floyd protest at the Champaign County courthouse on June 1, 2020. Materre focuses a lot of his time on community projects such as Project 1000.

[Photo] Local activist takes on more community projects

By Mona Alrazzaq, Assistant News Editor • November 16, 2021
Student carries a a pack of seltzers to a party on Mar 6, 2020. Columnist Noah Nelson gives some partying advice in having a safe and great night out.

[Photo] Opinion | Polish your partying with these tips, tricks

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • November 2, 2021
Police survey area at the intersection of Green and Wright St. on Aug 28, 2020. Over the holiday weekend, several crimes took place that have ongoing investigations currently happening.

[Photo] Gun incidents reported in Champaign over Halloween weekend

By Lilli Bresnahan, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2021
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