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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

Matt Stepp

Matt Stepp, Visual Director

Hey there! I’m Matt, I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Graphic Design, with a minor in media. I started here at the Daily Illini in the fall of 2023 as a staff photographer, and now serve as the Visual Director for the Daily Illini. I have always loved photography, you will probably see me around campus shooting sports and other events. I’m also an artist and love watercolor painting and illustration. If you’re a swimmer or enjoy the pool, you may see me at the ARC or CRCE working as a lifeguard as well, I’m never away from a pool for too long!

The Marching Illini play a tune behind the North endzone in a close game against Purdue on Oct. 12.

[Photo] A history of Big Ten fight songs: Part 1

By Peter Jakubiak, Contributing Writer November 12, 2024
The Other Guys perform during Acatoberfest at Foellinger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 26.

[Photo] Annual Acatoberfest unites UI a cappella

By Sam Gregerman, Senior Feature Reporter October 28, 2024
Members of the Marching Illini hold flags of all the teams in the Big 10 before the Illinois football game on Sept. 7.

[Photo] Conference realignment update: Week 4

By Ben Fader, Sports Editor September 18, 2024
Orange Chicken and white rice from Chopstix on Green Street in Champaign.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Chinese food: Chopstix

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
Venus Overdrive, a Champaign-native band, performs before Kangaroo Court takes the stage at the Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana on Nov. 4.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Local Band: Venus Overdrive

By Jessie Wang, Assistant News Editor March 28, 2024
Freshman Foreward Aiden Taylor lines up for a faceoff in the game against Illinois State on Friday.

[Photo] ‘It all comes down to this’

By Jonathan Mathew, Staff Writer February 23, 2024
A collection of Plato's complete works, written in Greek, recently acquired by the Main Library.

[Photo] UI library acquires first-edition Plato manuscript

By Andy Cho, Contributing Writer February 20, 2024
Tati Scaife

[Photo] Review | Heads turn for CFE.4

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2023
The Studio is located on the lower level of the Champaign Public Library. It is over 8,000 square feet and includes a makerspace, recording booths, a gaming area and more.

[Photo] Champaign Public Library reveals The Studio

By Reyanna Paul, Contributing Writer October 10, 2023
ILLordle: Play now