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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
JJ Kim

JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief

Hello! My name is JJ Kim and I’m a junior majoring in journalism with a minor in business. I’ve been at the Daily Illini since the beginning of my freshman year. I was fortunate enough to get the editor-in-chief position during the second semester of my sophomore year. I’m from Naperville, Illinois and I am a die-hard Chicago Bears fan. I’m excited to be the editor of The Daily Illini and look forward to upholding the quality that we've produced for the past 150 years.

 

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DI editor-in-chief says thanks to staff, readers

DI editor-in-chief says thanks to staff, readers

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2021
Two workers collaborate at a computer. Taking diligent notes is an important part of quality

Optimize your research with these simple steps

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-chief • March 8, 2021
Be a courteous roommate

Be a courteous roommate

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2021
Move-in checklist

Move-in checklist

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2021
Needles wait to be filled with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Champaign County has administered 18,847 COVID-19 vaccines.

Champaign County lies in phase 1b of vaccine plan

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2021
An aerial view shows the Main Quad on May 23. The Daily Illini publishes the salary guide fall semester every year.

What is the Salary Guide?

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2020
Children and their parents arrive at the Alamogordo Police Department building to participate in its second annual Haunted House. A recent Massmail has instructed students to celebrate Halloween responsibly this year.

Massmail emphasizes social distance measures, respect for cultures on Halloween

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2020
Willie Wilson departs a news conference at the Thompson Center in Chicago on May 12. Wilson is running as an independent under the Willie Wilson Party.

Presidential candidates, graduated income tax appear on 2020 ballot

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2020
Brendyn Jones fills his water bottle from the filtered sink in his kitchen. Water filters are one of several necessary items new students shouldn’t forget.

Don’t forget to bring these items to your apartment

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • October 5, 2020
Barton-Lundgren Hall, located on South 4th Street, stands tall on a summer day.

One hundred University residents to be relocated for proactive COVID-19 response

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2020
Students wait in line outside of Red Lion on Aug. 29.

City of Champaign extends indoor dining, bar restrictions

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • September 4, 2020
The Daily Illini hosts recruitment night

The Daily Illini hosts recruitment night

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2020
The Alma Mater statue stands proudly with her arms spread wide on a summer day.

Help to prevent COVID-19 transmission on campus

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2020
A dorm room sits in the Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall on Oct. 4, 2017.

Do not forget to pack these items

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • August 17, 2020
Chancellor Robert Jones submits his COVID-19 test on July 2 at a campus testing facility. It’s really kind of gratifying because it’s absolutely key in our effort to try to return to face-to-face instruction, he said.

University Announces New Testing Standards, Fall Semester Plans

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • August 3, 2020
Find the right food delivery service for you

Find the right food delivery service for you

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • August 2, 2020
A user plays a game of Colonist.io online.

Play these video games to pass time in quarantine

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • July 31, 2020
Protesters gather at the intersection of Springfield and Prospect during the Black Lives Matter March on Saturday in Champaign, IL.

Paign to Peace leads protest march in CU

By Salem Isaf and JJ Kim • June 6, 2020
A man sleeps in his bed on Feb. 19.

Sleep is crucial to success

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2020
Tom Costello speaking at the Illini Media Hall of Fame brunch on Sunday, September 17, 2006.

Board President of Illini Media Company Tom Costello Jr. passes away

By JJ Kim, Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2020
Julia Kelly looks at a painting at Krannert Art Museum’s “Between The Buildings” exhibit on Feb. 1, 2019.

Krannert Art Museum closes after COVID-19 confirmed in Champaign County

By JJ Kim, Editor in Chief • March 15, 2020
The Urban Dictionary definitions of Unofficial

The Urban Dictionary definitions of Unofficial

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • March 5, 2020
Transition from dorm dweller to apartment goer does not have to be painful

Transition from dorm dweller to apartment goer does not have to be painful

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • February 17, 2020
Child in CU area suspected of having coronavirus

Child in CU area suspected of having coronavirus

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • February 5, 2020
Hana Inman-Grabow sits in the Starbucks at the Illini Bookstore on Dec. 10, 2019.

Hana Inman-Grabow fights for personal justice with Title IX

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • January 21, 2020

Illinois Board of Trustees approves tuition increase for UI System

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • January 17, 2020
Senior runningback Dre Brown attempts to maintain possession of the ball before getting tackled during the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif. Monday. California beat Illinois 35-20 at Levis Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, in the Redbox Bowl. Photo taken by Jonathan Bonaguro.

California handles Illinois 35-20 in Redbox Bowl

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 30, 2019
Illinois cheerleaders march during Illinois pregame pep rally with fans before the Redbox Bowl in San Francisco Sunday.

Redbox Bowl Halftime Report: California leads Illinois 21-13

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 30, 2019
Illinois alumnus Ned Moran volunteers along side members of the Illini football team at St. Anthonys soup kitchen in San Francisco Saturday, Dec. 28. Moran didnt know the Illinois football team would be volunteering Saturday morning, but was surprised seeing student-athletes from his alma mater nearly 40 years after he graduated.

Current, former Illini’s worlds collide at San Francisco soup kitchen

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 30, 2019
A group of Illini football players look onto Alcatraz Island before visiting the former prison facility as a team on Dec. 27. Photo courtesy of Illinois Athletics.

Alcatraz tour emphasizes seniors’ journey with Illinois football

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 29, 2019
Seniors Reggie Corbin and Dele Harding speak at a Redbowl pre-game press conference in San Fransisco on Friday, Dec. 27. Corbin, Harding and the Illini will go head-to-head with the California Golden Bears in the Redbox Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. CT. Photo taken by Jonathan Bonaguro.

Seniors Corbin and Harding reflect on final game as Illini

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 27, 2019
City of Champaign refinances bonds to save millions

City of Champaign refinances bonds to save millions

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 19, 2019

Garrett Acton earns preseason All-American nod

By JJ Kim, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 18, 2019
Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illinis game versus Akron on Aug 31.

Lere Oladipo enters transfer portal

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • December 3, 2019
Allison McGrath runs at the Illini Open at the UI Arboretum on Aug. 30.

Illini set for NCAA Championships

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 20, 2019
Lere Oladipo is a part of a tackle during the Illinis game versus Akron on Aug 31.

Oladipo dismissed from Illinois football team

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2019
Lovie Smith takes off his hat after the Illini upset the Badgers at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19.

Lovie Smith comes in at 10th highest-paid Big Ten coach

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 18, 2019
Rebecca Craddock runs at the Illini Open at the UI Arboretum on Aug. 30.

Illini hope to build off momentum gained at Big Ten Championships

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 13, 2019
Dossey family pledges $5 million donation to Ubben renovations

Dossey family pledges $5 million donation to Ubben renovations

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 12, 2019

Illinois travels to Grand Canyon in first road swing of the season

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 8, 2019
Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree tries to break through the line during the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, 2018.

GoFundMe launched to support Bobby Roundtree’s recovery

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • November 4, 2019
Lovie Smith takes off his hat after the Illini upset the Badgers at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19.

Head coach Lovie Smith named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 22, 2019
Mica Allison (13) celebrates with her teammates after scoring during Illinois’ game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini swept

Illinois takes down Indiana for 16th consecutive time in clean sweep

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2019
Illinois’ Tyson Bull performs a routine on the parallel bars during the meet against Stanford at Huff Hall on Friday, March 6, 2017.

Bull qualifies for 2020 Tokyo Olympics following World Championships

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 10, 2019
Martinez drives Illini toward upcoming season

Martinez drives Illini toward upcoming season

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 7, 2019
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches his team from the sideline during the game against Indiana at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 92-74 in their final home game of the season.

Fair Pay to Play Act sparks controversy among coaches

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 4, 2019
Illinois guard Arieal Scott (3) drives to the basket during the game against Indiana State at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Illini won 75-57.

Illinois women’s basketball player Arieal Scott leaves team

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • October 1, 2019
Members of the UIUC Super Smash Brothers Melee team, Louis Kim, Lucas Pena, Nate Kranjic, Blake Ball, and Enrique Carvajal, won the Collegiate Star League tournament at Shine 2019 at Worcester MA over the weekend.

Champaign Melee team wins $9k

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • August 28, 2019
The Illinois Rugby team running two-on-one drills on the South Quad on Thursday.

Illinois Rugby team gets program makeover

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • August 26, 2019
Crowds gather to enjoy warm weather on the Main Quad on April 6. When the weather is nice, outdoor areas around campus are buzzing with students and campus visitors.

Adjust to U.S. life as an international student

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • August 20, 2019
Lovie Smith answering questions at the individual podiums at the Hilton on Michigan Ave at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday/

Illinois fields concerns surrounding quarterback controversy

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • July 19, 2019
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Grad transfers Imatorbhebhe, Peters commit to Illinois

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • June 18, 2019
Senior outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at a pitch during Illinois game against Milwaukee at Illinois Field on Wednesday March 14, 2018.

Colorado Rockies draft Yalowitz in 10th round

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • June 4, 2019
Designated hitter Michael Massey stretches during a break in game two of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on April 6. The Illini lost 8-4.

Kansas City Royals draft Michael Massey

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • June 4, 2019
Illinois closing pitcher Garrett Acton (26) walks off the field after giving up a walk-off two-run double the game against Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The Illini lost 5-4. Photo by Austin Yattoni of The Daily Illini.

Illinois eliminated from Big Ten Tournament in loss to Michigan

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 24, 2019
Members of the Illinois infield look to the bullpen for the next pitcher during the game against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament at TD Ameritrade Park on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The Illini lost 6-2. Austin Yattoni of The Daily Illini.

Illinois falls to Maryland despite top-notch defense

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 24, 2019
Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree (97) sacks Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 17, 2018. Roundtree suffered a major spinal injury on Monday.

Roundtree suffers spinal cord injury

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 22, 2019
Illinois Isaiah Martinez celebrates after defeating Michigans Logan Massa in the 165-pound weight class during the match at Huff Hall on Jan. 20. Martinez won by decision and the Illini defeated the Wolverines 34-6.

Former Illini Isaiah Martinez Wins Second U.S. Open Title

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2019
The Illini esports League of Legends team competes at Huefest at Harrisburg University on Sept. 21.

Esports take off in college campuses

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2019
Veronica Ruelius getting ready to swing at Eichelberger Field on Apr. 3. The Illini defeated ISU, 2-1.

Illini softball swept by Northwestern Wildcats

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 25, 2019
Trevon Sidney, a new commit to UIUC football, posted his recruitment photo on his twitter

Illinois signs second USC transfer to 2019 roster

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 14, 2019
Oluwole Betikus commitment photo posted on his twitter on Thursday.

Illinois Football scores Southern California DE transfer

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2019
The Illini League of Legends team competes at Huefest at Harrisburg University on Sept. 21. The team won the Big Ten Championships and will compete at the College Championship on June 7.

No. 5 esports team dominates Big Ten

By JJ Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • April 11, 2019
Freshman pitcher Sydney Sickels winds up for a pitch against Nichollas States at the Mardi Gras Classic in Mobile, Alabama. The Illini went on to win the game 5-3 as Sickels continues a strong start to her first-year campaign.

Team ready to play after cancellations

By JJ Kim, Staff writer • March 14, 2019
Illinois forward Alex Wittinger high-fives her teammates as she is announced for the starting lineup before the game against Penn State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 24. The Illini lost 76-65.

Illinois’ defeat wraps up season

By JJ Kim, Staff writer • March 11, 2019
Illinois forward Sarah Shewan shoots a three-pointer during the game against Penn State at the State Farm Center on Feb. 24. The Illini lost 76-65.

Illinois finishes off regular season with loss to Maryland

By JJ Kim, Staff writer • March 4, 2019

Freshman pitcher hits her mark early

By JJ Kim, Staff writer • February 28, 2019
Illinois forward Mackenzie Blazek (4) jumps up to shoot the ball during the game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The Illini won 73-54.

Turnovers, points inside cost Illini close victory

By JJ Kim • February 19, 2019
Illinois outfielder Kiana Sherlund (left) celebrates with catcher Bella Loya (right) after scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh to make the score 5-5 against Iowa at Eichelberger Field on April 21. The Illini won 6-5. Sherlund and Loya are excited to start the new season and build on their skills.

Illinois softball hopes to climb conference rankings

By JJ Kim, Staff Writer • February 14, 2019

Wittinger balances playing on team, school

By JJ Kim, Staff writer • February 14, 2019

Illinois cannot complete comeback effort in loss to Maryland

By JJ Kim, Staff Writer • February 5, 2019
Illinois forward Alex Wittinger shoots the ball during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Jan. 17. The Illini lost 77-67. Illinois will be playing Ohio State on Thursday in hopes of breaking the Big Ten losing streak.

Illini hope to recover from recent Big Ten struggles

By JJ Kim • January 31, 2019
Illinois drops both Big Ten weekend matchups

Illinois drops both Big Ten weekend matchups

By Gabby Hajduk and JJ Kim • January 29, 2019
Illinois guard Brandi Beasley drives to the basket during the game against Nebraska at the State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini lost 77-67.

Four Illini score in double digits, fall to Hawkeyes at home

By JJ Kim, Staff Writer • January 22, 2019
Illinois guard Courtney Joens looks to pass the ball during the game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on Nov. 14. The Illini won 73-54.

Illinois continues streak with win over Murray State

By JJ Kim, Staff Writer • December 13, 2018

Men’s club volleyball bonds as they prepare for the season

By JJ Kim, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2018
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