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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches second-half action on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Your guide to choosing the perfect NCAA bracket

By Dan Escalona • March 15, 2016
Illinois Michael Finke drives to the basket during the Illinis 84-70 victory over the Boilermakers at State Farm Center on Sunday, January 10.

Big Ten tournament last chance to make impression

By Dan Escalona • March 8, 2016
The 5 sports jerseys you'll see on Unofficial at Illinois

The 5 sports jerseys you'll see on Unofficial at Illinois

By Kevin McCarthy • March 2, 2016
New Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on Feb. 18.

What to do if you weren't named Illinois' athletic director

By Kevin McCarthy • February 24, 2016
Michigan States Denzel Valentine celebrates after a 74-65 win against Maryland on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

The futility of doubting Michigan State

By Dan Escalona • January 26, 2016
Michigan States Eron Harris, left, is defended by Iowas Dom Uhi during the first half at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, Mich., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Iowa won, 76-59. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Iowa on its way to owning Big Ten in 2016

By Dan Escalona • January 19, 2016
Illinois head coach John Groce looks down in disbelief during the game against Yale at the State Farm Center on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. The Illini won 69-65.

Illini resolutions for 2016

By Kevin McCarthy • January 18, 2016
Michigan State running back LJ Scott (3) dives in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans won, 16-13. (Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Spartans drive and reach toward playoff, setting up Big Ten-SEC showdown with Crimson Tide

By Dan Escalona • December 8, 2015
Alabama running back Derrick Henry, middle, breaks away from Georgia defenders Dominick Sanders (24) and Aaron Davis (35) for a touchdown in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Sanford Stadium in Athens. Alabama won, 38-10. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Championship week chaos leaves opening for two Big Ten team playoff

By Dan Escalona • December 1, 2015
Coach Bill Cubit shares stern words during the game against Middle Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Illinois won 27-25.

Cubit's career at Illinois could hinge on Minnesota game

By Peter Bailey-Wells • November 18, 2015
Oklahoma wide receiver Jeffery Mead (15) tries to get under a Baker Mayfield pass in the third quarter against Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan., on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Oklahoma won, 55-0. (Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/TNS)

College football weekend seems primed to put pressure on the selection committee

By Dan Escalona • November 17, 2015
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola breaks free from Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo following a reception during the first half of their game in Baltimore on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (Doug Kapustin/MCT)

Fantasy Doctor: Priming for playoffs

By Joey Figueroa • November 17, 2015
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