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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
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins and senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. cheer during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 7.

Column | Illinois leaves deadline day victorious with returning players

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • June 1, 2023

Bright spots in 2022-23 season indicate upward trend for Illinois track & field

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • May 29, 2023
“Succession” Season 4 has released on March 24.

Column | ’Succession’ Season 4 Episode 9: A question of success

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023
“Succession” Season 4 has released on March 24.

Column | ‘Succession’ Season 4 Episode 8: A family you love to loathe

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • May 17, 2023

Column | Beaten by Booty Ball

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • March 16, 2023
Illinois mens basketball team huddles.

Column | What they notice in March

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Guard Terrance Shannon Jr. blocks Northwestern's guard player Matthew Nicholson during the second half of Thursday night's game. Columnist Theodore Gary writes on missing out on watching the Illini face off against Northwestern.

Column | I couldn’t watch the Northwestern game…

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
Column | Illinois needs a real rival, Northwestern can't compete

Column | Illinois needs a real rival, Northwestern can’t compete

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Guard RJ Melendez executes a specialized handshake ending in a salute with assistant coach Tim Anderson before the start of last night's game. Melendez played with confidence throughout last night's game against Minnesota as significantly improving from his presence on the court earlier this season.

Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 9-point win over Minnesota

By James Kim, Carson Gourdie and Theo Gary • February 21, 2023
Guard Jayden Epps faces off against Indiana guard Jalen Hood on Jan. 19. The Illini suffered another defeat by the Hoosiers on Saturday.

Column | Bloomington, Ind. is no fun anyways…

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins attempts a jump shot against Indiana on Jan. 19.

Illinois remains on verge of best-of-the-rest in the Big Ten

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023
Players line up at the center of the court following a technical foul by junior forward Coleman Hawkins for hanging on the rim during the game against Rutgers on Saturday.

Column | Illinois men‘s basketball is a beautiful catastrophe

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 13, 2023

No. 22 Illinois women’s gymnastics gears up for Metroplex Challenge

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 10, 2023
Junior forward Coleman Hawkins looks into the crowd at the game against Michigan State on Jan. 13. Theo Gary argues that the Illini have not only been facing losses on the court, but significant other issues and problems off the court.

Column | Illinois men’s basketball continues to take L’s on, off the court

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

No. 20 Illinois women’s gymnastics preparing for biggest challenge yet with trip to Minneapolis

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • February 4, 2023

Column | Rejuvenated Illini are starting to reach their potential

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023
Senior Mia Takekawa poses at a meet against Rutgers on Feb. 25, 2022. On Saturday, Takekawa finished with a 9.950 on beam, placing first.

Takekawa leads Illini to 2-0 Big Ten start

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 28, 2023
The women's gymnastics team bring their hands in at the 2022 NCAA Regional meet on April 7. On Saturday, the Illini will defend against Nebraska at Huff Hall.

No. 19 Illini women’s gymnastics prepares to defend Huff Hall from traveling Cornhuskers

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 28, 2023

Illinois women’s gymnastics downs Rutgers for perfect conference start

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 24, 2023
Redshirt sophomore Dain Dainja tips off against Indiana on Thursday. The Illini fell short to the Hoosiers, with the final score being 80-65.

Column | The bad will slip away, these losses will be forgotten

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 23, 2023
All-around Arielle Ward on the balance beam during the first couple weeks of practice for the 2022-2023 season. Newcomer Ward earned first place on the vault during Saturday's game match against Rutgers.

Illinois women’s gymnastics unconcerned ahead of Rutgers dual

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 21, 2023
Freshman Liv Dorshorst swims to the end of the pool during a match against Indiana State on Oct. 8, 2022. Dirshirst, a newcomer to the Illini broke the record for the university’s swim team 1650 relay earning seventh-place.

Freshman trio sets new standard for Illinois swim & dive

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 20, 2023
Fifth-year forward Matthew Mayer attempts to block a layup against Michigan State on Friday. Mayer's performance contributed to a 75-66 Illini victory.

Column | Nobody can matchup with Illinois man-to-man

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 15, 2023

Column | Stupid mistakes continue to bring down Illinois men’s basketball against lesser opposition

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • January 7, 2023
Diver Brooke Michael performs a dive during match against Indiana State on Oct. 8. Michael earned a personal best during Alcorn Diving Invite this week.

Illinois swim & dive record personal bests at Auburn Diving Invite

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • December 21, 2022
The Illinois swim and dive team cheer on their teammates during their home meet against Indiana State on Oct. 8.

Illinois swim & dive places third at Iowa meet

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • December 4, 2022

Illinois swim & dive readies for Big Ten meet against Iowa

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • December 1, 2022
Senior Olivia Howell slows down towards the finish line during the Illini Invite for track & field on Apr. 23. Howell finishes her cross country career for Illini, placing in 208th for this season.

Howell caps off Illinois cross country season with 208th place finish at NCAA Championships

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • November 20, 2022
Distance runner OIivia Howell looks to her team with joy after receiving her first place medal during today's NCAA regional meet. Although Howell secured first place the rest of the team left more to be desired and missing the opportunity for the team to perform in nationals.

Howell claims first place at NCAA Regionals while rest of Illinois women’s cross country falls short

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • November 12, 2022
The Illinois women's cross country team takes off at the starting line for the women's 5k against Illinois State on Sept. 1.

Illinois women’s cross country set to rebound from Big Ten disappointment

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • November 11, 2022
Graduate student Emma Milburn runs during the Illini Challenge against Illinois State on Sept. 1.

Disappointing day sees Illinois women’s cross country place ninth at Big Ten Championships

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • October 29, 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.

‘Confidence is building’: Illinois women’s cross country prepares for 2022 Big Ten Championship

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • October 28, 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.

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

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022

Illinois women’s cross country finishes first at Gans Creek Classic, Howell consistently dominant

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • October 1, 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.

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

By Theo Gary, Staff Writer • September 30, 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.

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

By Theo Gary, Contributing Writer • September 16, 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.

Illinois Cross Country prances over Illinois State, opening 2022 season

By Theo Gary, Contributing Writer • September 1, 2022
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