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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
Susannah Scaroni crosses the finish line winning the women’s wheelchair division during the 2023 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, July 4, 2023, in Atlanta.

[Photo] Illini wheelchair athletes earn podium spots at Boston Marathon

By Maaike Niekerk, Managing Editor • April 21, 2025
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka runs for a short gain after a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half of play in the 2025 CFP National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

[Photo] DI Mock Draft | Part 3

By Sports Staff • April 17, 2025
Penn State tight end Tyler Warren can't reach a pass during the first quarter of the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

[Photo] DI Mock Draft | Part 2

By Sports Staff • April 16, 2025
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty runs as Penn State safety Jaylen Reed chases during the fourth quarter of the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, 2024.

[Photo] DI Mock Draft | Part 1

By Sports Staff • April 15, 2025
Lucas Byrd of Illinois gestures to the crowd at Jersey Mikes Arena after he beat Rutgers' Joey Olivieri with a 13-2 major decision in the 133-pound bout on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J.

[Photo] Lucas Byrd wins historic NCAA wrestling title

By Rudraksh Kikani, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
New England Patriots running back James White heads upfield on a screen pass late in the game against the Los Angeles Chargers during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Champ in Champaign: James White joins Illinois coaching staff

By Laura Mendes, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
Formula 1 fans without tickets enjoy their view after parts of screens were torn down during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Strip on Nov. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

[Photo] Column | Why 2025 could be Formula 1’s best season yet

By Rudraksh Kikani, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025
Canada’s Connor McDavid celebrates his game-winning goal with Devon Toews, Cale Makar and Mitch Marner during the overtime period against Team USA during the Nations Face-Off final at TD Garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

[Photo] Column | Why 4 Nations Face-Off exceeded expectations

By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
Orlando Magic’s Mac McClung hurdles a vehicle while competing in the NBA All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 15, at Chase Center in San Francisco (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

[Photo] Opinion | 2025 NBA All-Star Game

By Jonathan Mathew and Jordan Goodhart • February 22, 2025
Duke guard Cooper Flagg (2) and Duke forward Maliq Brown (6) walk off of the court after their win against Georgia Tech at McCamish Pavillon, Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Atlanta. Duke won 82-56. (Jason Getz / AJC)

[Photo] A trip to The Garden: Get to know No. 3 Duke

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • February 22, 2025
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) has been a mentor for several of the team’s youngsters, including linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3).

[Photo] Column | Eagles line play, how trenches define the NFL

By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is introduced before game against the Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

[Photo] Column | Predicting the 2025 NFL Honors

By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) carries the ball while being defended by Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) during the fourth quarter on Sept. 8, 2024. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

[Photo] Top Illini through the 2025 NFL playoffs

By Jonathan Matthew, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025
Pasadena, California November 23, 2024- A new sign is on display at the Rose Bowl as renovations have started on the stadium in Pasadena (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

[Photo] A look back at Illinois bowl games through the years

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • December 31, 2024
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema pose with the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl trophy during an event in Orlando on Sunday. (Matt Murschel/Orlando Sentinel)

[Photo] Editors picks: Cheez-It Citrus Bowl predictions

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • December 31, 2024
University of South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) plays Clemson on Nov. 30.

[Photo] Get to know Illinois’ Cheez-It Citrus Bowl opponent

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • December 29, 2024
Illinois coach Brad Underwood speaks from the stage after his team was awarded the trophy for winning the Big Ten tournament on Sunday. The Illini beat Wisconsin 93-87 in the championship game at Target Center.

[Photo] Illinois joins new wave, hires former graduate assistant Neel Ganta as GM

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • December 28, 2024
Bears coach Matt Eberflus leaves the field after a loss to the Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

[Photo] Chicago Bears make history by firing Matt Eberflus

By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024
Head coach Brad Underwood paces the sidelines during the 2023 Big Ten tournament.

[Photo] Holiday Illini take on Thanksgiving

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor • November 28, 2024
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) rolls to his right and finds wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) in the back of the end zone for a touchdown during his team's shocking upset of the Green Bay Packers last season.

[Photo] Tommy DeVito named Giants’ starter amid challenging season

By Daniel Lee and Ben Fader • November 23, 2024
Lions safety Kerby Joseph picks off Cowboys backup Quarterback Cooper Rush late in a blowout on Oct. 13. (Smiley N. Pool)

[Photo] Top 5 Illini in the NFL

By Jonathan Matthew, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Sixers Kyle Lowry appeals to an official during the Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Elizabeth Robertson)

[Photo] Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? NBA L2M report

By Sahil Mittal, Ben Fader, Tess Eken and Conor Blount • November 21, 2024
Bears coach Matt Eberflus stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter on Nov. 10, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

[Photo] Time to ‘Bear down,’ Eberflus‘ seat gets hotter

November 14, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks to make a move in the third period of the Blackhawks home opener against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 17, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

[Photo] A recap of Chicago Blackhawks’ first month of play

By Zach Shapero, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024
The Las Vegas Aces pose with their trophy after winning Game 4 of a WNBA basketball final series against the New York Liberty to take the championship at Barclays Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS)

[Photo] Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Playoff series length

By Tess Eken, Ben Fader, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • November 7, 2024
Teammates show concern as Dodgers dh Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? MLB’s lack of payroll regulation

By Ben Fader, Tess Eken, Conor Blount and Sahil Mittal • October 31, 2024
Democratic candidate JB Pritzker and Gov. Bruce Rauner debate at the Quincy Community Theatre in Quincy, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.

[Photo] Pritzker, Rauner overspent for governorship

By Collin Carmichael, Columnist • November 26, 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner speaks out during a press conference for an announcement of a donation from AptarGroup and Adapt Pharma, Thursday, Feb. 8,2018. The donation will go to help prevent opioid deaths.

[Photo] New bill to change MAP grant system

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor • August 30, 2018
Cardi B at the 2018 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on January 27, 2018 at the Sheraton New York Times Square in New York, N.Y.

[Photo] Illinois back in competition for Cardi B concert

By Samantha Boyle, Assistant Daytime News Editor • April 10, 2018
Ingrid Lopez rallies her fellow students as they chant, "No More Guns," during the National School Walkout for Gun Control on March 14, 2018, at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles.

[Photo] University RSOs participate in March for Our Lives

March 24, 2018
Scott Avett and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers perform at Shepherd's Bush Empire on Aug. 30, 2016 in London.

[Photo] An overview of the GEO strike

By Jessica Berbey, Assistant Daytime News Editor • March 5, 2018
Jessica Biehl and Justin Timberlake arrive at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] 4 faculty members selected for endowed chairs

By JieJie Wang, Staff Writer • February 5, 2018
Rapper Logic, also knowns as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, at the Okeechobee Music Festival in Okeechobee, Fla.

[Photo] Music industry provides hope during year of despair

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • December 29, 2017
Waka Flocka Flame walks down pit road before the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. He will be performing at Foellinger Auditorium in Urbana on Dec. 2.

[Photo] Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Foellinger

By Daily Illini Staff Report • December 1, 2017
Singers Luis Fonsi (L) and Daddy Yankee (R) perform during the Billboard Latin Music Awards at the Warsco Center of Miami University in Coral Gables, Florida, on April 27.

[Photo] Grammys surpasses award shows in diverse artist recognition

By Isaiah Reynolds, Columnist • December 2, 2017
Kevin Spacey at the "Baby Driver" premiere on June 21, 2017 at Cineworld Empire Leicester Square in London, England.

[Photo] Don’t focus on Kevin Spacey’s coming out when he allegedly assaulted a minor

By Clint Cost, Columnist • November 5, 2017
Portrait of Chris Kennedy.

[Photo] Illini Democrats to hold gubernatorial candidate forum

By Yasmeen Ragab, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017
An old car passes in front of the U.S Embassy in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 2016 prior to a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.

[Photo] UI discontinues 2018 study abroad trip to Cuba

By Kevin Delgado, Staff writer • October 16, 2017
Just one example of the devastation caused by hurricane Maria, shown on Sept. 25, 2017. Gabriel Sierra, sophomore in Engineering, said his family was spared extreme damage to their home, noting that flooding and trees being uprooted occurred.

[Photo] UI student’s family affected by Hurricane Maria

By Alyssa Pappas, Staff writer • October 12, 2017
Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in Blade Runner 2049 movie. (Warner Bros. Pictures)

[Photo] Students on the Suburban Express ‘Page of Shame’ speak out

By Olivia Welshans, Contributing writer • October 12, 2017
With wooden crosses bearing the names of those killed in the mass shooting, community members gather with candles to pay tribute to their loss on the median off Las Vegas Boulevard on October 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandalay Bay is in the background. Greg Zanis of Illinois drove all night to deliver the homemade crosses.

[Photo] Now is the time to talk about gun control

By Minju Park, Columnist • October 11, 2017
Nearly one week after hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents are still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. Much of the damage done was to electrical wires, fallen trees, and flattened vegetation, in addition to wooden home roofs torn off.

[Photo] Don't let celebrity gossip eclipse global crises

October 3, 2017
From left, San Francisco 49ers' Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif.

[Photo] #TakeAKnee is as American as it gets

By Isaiah Reynolds, Columnist • September 29, 2017
Brock Turner leaves the Santa Clara County Main Jail on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 in San Jose, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation expanding the legal definition of rape and imposing new mandatory minimum sentences on some sexual assault offenders -- measures inspired by outcry over Turner's sexual assault case. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

[Photo] Students continue to struggle with food allergies on campus

By Rebecca Wood, Staff writer • September 21, 2017
Volunteers help ferry belongings out of flooded homes on boats for residents returning to get their essentials in Houston on Saturday.

[Photo] Help Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

By The Daily Illini Editorial Board • September 5, 2017
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[Photo] Taylor Swift is here to stay

August 30, 2017
Trevor Noah accepts Best Host for 'The Daily Show' on the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

[Photo] Trevor Noah talks politics, racism during his comedy show at State Farm Center

October 28, 2017
Rising flood waters stranded hundreds of residents of Twin Oaks Village on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 in Clodine, Texas, where a collection of small boat owners, including some with pool toys, coordinated to bring most to dry ground.

[Photo] Good journalism is critical during natural disasters

August 30, 2017
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[Photo] Free speech should be allowed on college campuses

By Matt Silich, Columnist • May 1, 2017
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[Photo] Illinois’ wheelchair track program continues to thrive

By Meghan Rest, Staff writer • April 26, 2017
A school of fish hovers over staghorn coral on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Columnist Tyler Panlilio says climate change is responsible for the decline of the reef, and encourages students to be aware of climate change.

[Photo] Earth Day can be every day

By Tyler Panlilio, Columnist • April 24, 2017
Women's wheelchair participant Tatyana McFadden (251) leads the women participants at the start of the race down down Columbus Drive in Chicago, Ill during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

[Photo] McFadden falters in Boston but wins world title

April 18, 2017
President Donald Trump dropped the “mother of all bombs” in Afghanistan on Thursday. Columnist Matt Silich says to not rush to judgements about Trump’s actions without first being informed.

[Photo] Don’t blindly praise or denounce Trump’s actions

By Matt Silich, Columnist • April 17, 2017
Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks during the Daily Briefing at the White House Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

[Photo] Evans’ impact felt on and off field for Illinois softball

By James Boyd, Staff writer • April 13, 2017
Katherine Langford, left, and Alisha Boe play frenemies in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why".

[Photo] ’13 Reasons Why’ and ‘S-Town’ have deeper meanings

By Courtney Boyer, Opinions Editor • April 10, 2017
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes to New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) for a two-point conversion to tie the game during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/TNS)

[Photo] Oooh Wee Sweet Tea business gives back to black community

By Taylor Howard, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2017
Peter Frampton and Steve Lukather perform at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Jan. 20, 2014.

[Photo] Peter Frampton returns to Champaign for postponed concert

By Daily Illini Staff Report • April 4, 2017
Chicago Police Commander Kevin Duffin speaks (during a news conference Jan. 5) on the charges filed against four individuals for attacking a man and streaming the video on Facebook.

[Photo] Social media users must be socially accountable

By Matt Silich, Columnist • April 3, 2017
UCLA's Lonzo Ball during the NCAA Tournament South Regional semifinal on Friday. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti believes Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, is stealing his son's limelight and trying to cash in on his son's success.

[Photo] LaVar Ball sets a bad example for athlete’s parents

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 30, 2017
The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians, Nov. 3, 2016 in Game 7 to win the World Series 8-7 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Photo] Best game of 2010s bracket

By Michael Gasick • March 30, 2017
UCLA's Lonzo Ball during the NCAA Tournament South Regional semifinal on Friday. Columnist Saketh Vasamsetti believes Lonzo's father, LaVar Ball, is stealing his son's limelight and trying to cash in on his son's success.

[Photo] University students compete to bring life to the moon

By Kevin Delgado, Staff Writer • March 30, 2017
Sonia Sorino, left, with daughter Kelya, 12, right, was first in line to fill out paperwork for her California driver license at DMV offices on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 in Granada Hills, Calif. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Phi Mu to move into Alpha Rho Chi house

By Karen Liu, Staff Writer • March 29, 2017
Sonia Sorino, left, with daughter Kelya, 12, right, was first in line to fill out paperwork for her California driver license at DMV offices on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 in Granada Hills, Calif. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Jesse White Mobile Unit brings office services to University, C-U community

By Daily Illini Staff Report • March 29, 2017
Brunswick Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark D. Schwabero is seen with one of the company's boats and engines at the company's headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2016 in Lake Forest, Ill.

[Photo] Brunswick coming to Research Park this spring

By Daily Illini Staff Report • March 29, 2017
Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) tries to protect the young mutant Laura (Dafne Keen) in "Logan."

[Photo] Relatable themes in ‘Logan’ resonate with students

By Tyler Panlilio, Columnist • March 27, 2017
House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during a Republican health care briefing on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 on Capitol Hill.

[Photo] Trump’s health care failure exposes weaknesses

By Matt Silich, Columnist • March 27, 2017
Panda bears Tuantuan (top) and Yuanyuan (bottom) play within their protected enclosure at the Wolong Panda Protection Reseach Center in Wolong, China, February 22, 2006.

[Photo] China uses panda bears as a tool to pursue political agenda

By Shankari Surshbabu, Columnist • March 27, 2017
Illinois men's head basketball coach Brad Underwood is now faced with Jeremiah Tilmon requesting a release from his National Letter of Intent.

[Photo] Illinois men’s basketball hires Brad Underwood as new head coach

By Matt Gertsmeier, Staff writer • March 18, 2017
Hundreds of New Yorkers gathered at Grand Central Station in solidarity with the indigenous and non-indigenous allies who are on the front lines in North Dakota fighting the construction of the 3.8 billion dollar Dakota Access Pipeline on Nov. 1 in New York City.

[Photo] 7th-annual Ecofeminism Summit draws attention to Standing Rock

March 14, 2017
Country music superstar Garth Brooks performs at the Valley View Casino Center on Nov. 5, 2015 in San Diego, Calif. Tickets for Brook's Champaign show were in high demand, causing the ticket server to crash.

[Photo] Garth Brooks breaks ticket sales record in Champaign

March 20, 2017
Valparaiso University head coach Bryce Drew put his team through drills Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at The Palace of Auburn Hills, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Crusaders will face Michigan State for their second-round NCAA Tournament game.

[Photo] Groce fired from Illinois, national search begins

March 13, 2017
President Donald Trump leads a meeting in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2017.

[Photo] Praising the unsung heroes of the Trump administration

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 10, 2017
Michigan's Derrick Walton Jr. (10) drives to the basket against UCLA's Xavier Simpson in the first half on Dec. 10, 2016, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] KAM’s violates Champaign liquor laws, resulting in suspension of license

By Jessica Bursztynsky, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017
The USDA awarded the University almost $950,000 in funding for pollinator research. Rep. Rodney Davis is chairman of the subcommittee of such research.

[Photo] University receives competitive grant from USDA

July 3, 2017
Emma Watson attends the Metropolitan Museum of Art Met Gala in New York on May 2.

[Photo] Watson should wear whatever she wants

By Shankari Sureshbabu, Columnist • March 6, 2017
President Donald Trump steps off of Air Force One at Orlando International Airport for a visit to St. Andrew Catholic School on Friday. Columnist Isabella Winkler claims that Trump fighting back through his tweets is an unneeded and unpresidential move.

[Photo] Trump’s wiretap claim shows president’s defensive posturing

By Matt Silich • March 6, 2017
The Purdue Boilermakers celebrate a 76-75 win against Ohio State at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.

[Photo] Big Ten basketball power rankings

By The Daily Illini sports staff • March 6, 2017
Mahershala Ali arrives at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

[Photo] Academy Awards get Best Picture right by getting it wrong

By Saketh Vasamsetti, Columnist • March 2, 2017
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

[Photo] Kansas bar shooting shows the growing hate towards racial minorities

By Tyler Panlilio, Columnist • March 1, 2017
Michigan State's Kenny Goings (25) scores against Purdue's Caleb Swanigan during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Purdue won, 84-73. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

[Photo] Across enemy lines: Q & A with The State News

March 1, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the National Governors Association meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House on Feb. 27, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

[Photo] Trump can't handle criticism he dishes out

February 28, 2017
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