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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
Isaac Pinkus

Isaac Pinkus, Photo Editor

Hello, I’m Isaac! I am a junior in materials science and engineering with a focus in metallic and ceramic materials. I started at The Daily Illini in Fall 2023 as a staff photographer; I became Assistant Photo Editor at the end of my first year and now, since Spring 2025, I am the Photo Editor. Outside of The DI, I am an avid board game enthusiast, potter and cook. I look forward to learning more about photography and photojournalism.

Students battle with padded swords and shields as part of the University Belegarth chapter during Quad Day, Aug. 24.

[Photo] UI sword fighting club blends exercise, community

By Lars Arlandson, Staff Writer • Dec 1, 2025
Sophomore running back Ca'Lil Valentine is lifted up by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern on Nov. 29.

[Photo] Snow can’t slow Illinois as it retains possession of The Hat

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Nov 29, 2025
A stairwell leads down to the basement of the English Building. Once said to be the Women's Dorm, the basement allegedly held the pool where the woman drowned.

[Photo] UI legends bring Halloween spirit to campus

By Emily Wojnicki, Contributing Writer • Nov 4, 2025
Senior defensive back Torrie Cox Jr. lays on the field and gets stretched out by the Illinois athletic trainer after a big hit in the Illinois vs. Ohio State game on Oct. 9.

[Photo] Athletes overcome mental strain of injury through team, staff support

By Jahzara Norris and Jack Dacy • Oct 31, 2025
The crowd at the Illinois vs. Rutgers football game watch as cheerleaders throw each other into the air on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Illini cheerleaders lift each other up

By Kelsey Hoevel, Contributing Writer • Nov 3, 2025
Senior quarterback Luke Altmyer rushes into the endzone against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 1.

[Photo] Altmyer, Illinois run roughshod over Rutgers, into bowl eligibility 

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Nov 1, 2025
A crowd of orange-clad Illinois fans watch the game versus no. 1 Ohio State on Oct. 11.

[Photo] Q&A: Bleachers vs. barstools

By Arnes Caro, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2025
Kyle Kostro, Walgreens store manager and lifelong CU resident reads the Huff Hall centennial display case with his two sons on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Huff Hall celebrates 100th anniversary

By Zach Shapero, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2025
Sophomore McKenna Schaefbauer sends the ball into the air to begin her serve during the Illinois vs. Indiana match on April 12, 2024, in the Atkins Tennis Center.

[Photo] Illini excel in doubles at ITA Midwest Regional

By Reed Lofstedt, Contributing Writer • Oct 23, 2025
Illinois players, arm-in-arm, following the team’s win over Western Michigan on Aug. 29.

[Photo] Who’s up next for Illinois?

By Ben Somerville and Brendan Gallian • Sep 30, 2025
Junior kicker David Olano winds up for a massive kick during the first football game of the 2024 season in Gies Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Olano’s big kick earns Big Ten honors

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Sep 29, 2025
Daniels Hall stands tall in the night sky on West Green Street on Sept. 21. The University offers summer break housing in the residence hall.

[Photo] UI summer housing offers safe community in CU

Sep 25, 2025
The "March for our Climate" passes through the main quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium on Friday.

[Photo] Student groups demand UI divest from fossil fuels

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Sep 20, 2025
Junior running back Aidan Laughery rushes for a touchdown during Illinois’ game against Western Illinois on Aug. 29.

[Photo] 3 players in line for breakouts against Indiana

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Sep 19, 2025
Sophomore running back Ca’Lil Valentine jukes out defenders during Illinois’ game against Western Illinois on Aug. 29.

[Photo] What to watch for against Western Michigan

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Sep 12, 2025
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski stands in the University YMCA on South Wright St. in October 2024. Budzinski spoke to The DI last week about several issues affecting the district, the state and the nation.

[Photo] Rep. Budzinski addresses funding, loans, affordability, Gaza, reproductive rights

By Qaasim Jatoi and Alice Mei • Sep 3, 2025
Sophomore running back Ca'lil Valentine rushes the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Aug. 29.

[Photo] No. 12 Illinois takes care of business against Western Illinois

By Brendan Gallian, Sports Editor • Aug 29, 2025
Running back Aidan Laughery runs onto the field before the Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois game on Aug. 24, 2024.

[Photo] No. 12 Illinois set to kick off 2025 season

By Ben Somerville, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 29, 2025
The Illini rush out of the tunnel ahead of their game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Oct. 12, 2024.

[Photo] Game-by-game predictions for the 2025 football season

By Brendan Gallian and Ben Somerville • Aug 28, 2025
The Main Quad is filled with students winning prizes, watching performances, and learning about registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus during Quad Day on Sunday. Nearly every RSO on campus sets up a table to advertise to new students.

[Photo] Quad Day 2025

Aug 24, 2025
The Main Quad is filled with students winning prizes, watching performances, and learning about registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus during Quad Day on Sunday. Nearly every RSO on campus sets up a table to advertise to new students.

Gallery | Quad Day 2025

By Isaac Pinkus and Sam Rink • Aug 24, 2025
The south entrance of Wassaja Hall at the University stands at the corner of First and Gregory Streets. 250 students are currently living in temporary housing in residence hall lounges.

[Photo] 250 UI students in temporary housing: WCIA

By Qaasim Jatoi, News Editor • Aug 21, 2025
Wide receiver Pat Bryant leaps into the air and reaches for the sky as a pass comes hurling towards him over the opposing Purdue player's head in the Illinois v Purdue football game on Oct. 12, 2024 in Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Make way for the No. 12 Illini

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 14, 2025
Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas runs onto the field before the Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois football game on Aug. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Honor Roll

By Laura Mendes, Senior Sports Reporter • Aug 4, 2025
Lead singer of The Marías, María Zardoya, made full use of the Bud Light Stage during her Sunday performance on day 4 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] The Marías perform dreamy set on Bud Light stage

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 4, 2025
Post Animal crowds dance at the barricades of Tito's stage on Sunday afternoon at Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Lollapalooza 2025 Day 4 Recap

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr and Felicity Abbott • Aug 4, 2025
A$AP Rocky stands on the landing gear of a helicopter prop at the beginning of his set on the Bud Light stage to close out day 4 of Lollapalooza. The performance featured multiple props including the helicopter, metal detectors, flame cannons and his megaphone microphone.

[Photo] A$AP Rocky closes out Lollapalooza day 4 with unforgettable performance

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 4, 2025
Clairo sits on the Bud Light stage enjoying a glass of wine with her band on Saturday, day 3 of Lollapalooza. As she turns and looks at the crowd, they erupt with screams of adoration.

[Photo] Clairo demonstrates the beauty in performance simplicity

By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • Aug 3, 2025
Eli Sones (Left) and Matthew Halper (Right) of Two Friends before their set on Saturday, day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Two Friends speak on 20 year bond prior to closing set at Perry’s

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 3, 2025
Jasmine Rodgers, lead singer of Bôa, after her set on the Bud Light Stage on day 3 of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] Bôa discusses multi-generational appeal following Bud Light set

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 3, 2025
Mark Foster, lead singer of Foster the People, takes the T-Mobile stage on day 2 of Lollapalooza

[Photo] Foster, the People showcase dynamic set at T-Mobile stage

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Harlow (Left) and Tyler (Right) of Hey, Nothing perform in the early afternoon of Lollapalooza day 2 on The Grove stage.

Gallery | Hey, Nothing brings personality and wholesome folk to Lollapalooza day 2

By Isaac Pinkus, Photo Editor • Aug 2, 2025
To resolve the fighting, Harlow and Tyler kiss on stage and the crowd erupts.

[Photo] Gallery | Hey, Nothing brings personality and wholesome folk to Lollapalooza day 2

Aug 2, 2025
Jane Remover screams into the microphone during their morning set on the Bud Light stage to start day 2 of Lollapalooza.

Gallery | Jane Remover wakes up crowd on Lollapalooza day 2

By Isaac Pinkus, Photo Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Jane Remover made full use of the stage during their performance.

[Photo] Gallery | Jane Remover wakes up crowd on Lollapalooza day 2

Aug 2, 2025
Mica Tenenbaum, lead singer of the band Magdalena Bay, crouches down and looks out across the crowd of her opening day set. Magdalena Bay performed on the Lakeshore stage on day 1 of Lollapalooza, July 31.

Gallery | Magdalena Bay brings the weirdness in opening day set

By Isaac Pinkus, Photo Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Fans dance at the barricades of Perry's stage on Friday during ISOxo's set. The day was packed with more intense electronic sets.

[Photo] Lollapalooza Day 2 Recap

By Felicity Abbott and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Aug 2, 2025
ISOxo stands in front of the massive crowd during his set on Perry's stage on day 2 of Lollapalooza. The show included shooting fire, beach balls, and multiple festival goers passing out.

[Photo] ISOxo exhilarates crowd at Perry’s stage with euphoric set

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Korn takes over the Bud Light stage to finish off Lollapalooza day 2, Aug. 1.

[Photo] Korn brings nu-metal to Bud Light stage in angsty set

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Ravyn Lenae dances around the stage and soothes the audience during her performance on the second morning of Lollapalooza, Aug. 1.

[Photo] Ravyn Lenae gives audience needed breather from festival stresses

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 2, 2025
Tenenbaum clutches the microphone and delivers a powerful note.

[Photo] Gallery | Magdalena Bay brings the weirdness in opening day set

Aug 2, 2025
Lead singer of Xdinary Heroes Jun Han takes center stage with his electric guitar. The band had an electric performance on The Grove stage to finish out day 1 of Lollapalooza on July 31.

Gallery | Xdinary Heroes rock out on stage to end day 1 of Lollapalooza

By Isaac Pinkus, Photo Editor • Aug 1, 2025
The crowd erupts with cheers as the band members play.

[Photo] Gallery | Xdinary Heroes rock out on stage to close out day 1 of Lollapalooza

Aug 1, 2025
Festival-goers enjoy a mirror tower photo-op, giving panoramic views of downtown Chicago in the background.

[Photo] Lollapalooza 2025 Day 1 Recap

By Felicity Abbott and Annisyn Krebs-Carr • Aug 1, 2025
American hyperpop and rage rap singer 2hollis brings the energy with an intense set on the first day of Lollapalooza, July 31.

[Photo] 2hollis invigorates festivalgoers with pulsating set at The Grove

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 1, 2025
Jooyeon, bassist of the South Korean rock band "Xdinary Heroes," jams out on stage to close out the first night of Lollapalooza, July 31.

[Photo] Xdinary Heroes do what they love, aim to leave global mark on music

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Aug 1, 2025
Luke Combs stands on the edge of the Bud Light Stage and sings to an adoring crowd on the first day of Lollapalooza, July 31.

[Photo] Luke Combs sets expectations high as Lollapalooza’s first country headliner

By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • Aug 1, 2025
Artist Sierra Ferrell twirls on stage during her set on the first day of Lollapalooza, July 31.

[Photo] ‘In with the old,’ Sierra Ferrell breathes new life into traditional style

By Felicity Abbott, Summer Editor • Jul 31, 2025
Singer, songwriter and producer bLAck pARty on July 31, the first day of Lollapalooza.

[Photo] bLAck pARty discusses beginnings as producer, newest album following Lollapalooza performance

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Arts & Entertainment Editor • Jul 31, 2025
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