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

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Tips from Illini: Jade

Tips from Illini: Jade

By Maddy Chemers and Jiawei Pei May 12, 2021

 Illini Jade Oribello makes sure to get her workout in during the pandemic. Check out the tips she has for working out!

Illinois Baseball Pod

Illinois Baseball Pod

By Maddy Chemers, Claire O'Brien and Noah Cowell May 5, 2021

 The Illinois baseball team participated in a "pod" event playing against Michigan State and Purdue. Although the Illini won against...

Stand Out Illini: Gianne Garcia

Stand Out Illini: Gianne Garcia

By Maddy Chemers and Bowang Zhou April 28, 2021

 Junior Gianne Garcia started a small business selling tote bags during quarantine. Watch Gianne's feature in our Stand Out Illini series...

The Daily Illini Ranks Highest for the College Media Madness Fundraiser

The Daily Illini Ranks Highest for the College Media Madness Fundraiser

By Maddy Chemers April 22, 2021

 Thank you to our alumni network and the campus community for helping us to raise money for the College Media Madness fundraiser. We were...

Tips from Illini: Gage

Tips from Illini: Gage

By Maddy Chemers and Ian Garvey April 8, 2021

 Illini Gage Gulley tells about five different card games to play if you're holed up at home.

Opinion: Coronavirus Invigorates Fresh Inspection Regarding Greek Life

Opinion: Coronavirus Invigorates Fresh Inspection Regarding Greek Life

By Maddy Chemers, Tara Mobasher and Dennis Austin April 4, 2021

 Opinion writer Dennis Austin takes a look at how Greek Life functions on campus during the pandemic. Watch to gain a new perspective on student...

Stand Out Illini: Faith Brown

Stand Out Illini: Faith Brown

By Jessica Ziegler, Bowang Zhou and Maddy Chemers March 25, 2021

 Senior Faith Brown uses her creativity and passion through RSO's and extracurriculars to stand up for her values. Watch Brown's feature in our Stand...

UI develops Shield program to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic

UI develops Shield program to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Shana Olivero March 20, 2021

The University of Illinois developed the Shield: Target, Test, and Tell Committee to effectively test students and faculty at the university and allow...

Illinois group of starters stand together during Illinois game against Penn State on Jan. 19.

Illinois basketball ends regular season ranked third in nation

By Shana Olivero March 11, 2021

Illinois ended their regular season with an overall record of 20-6 and a conference record of 16-4, placing them second in the Big Ten Conference....

Illini fans talk March Madness predictions

Illini fans talk March Madness predictions

By Shana Olivero March 2, 2021

Students predict how far the Fighting Illini will make it in the NCAA March Madness tournament this month, along with predictions for the Michigan...

Freshman Andre Curbelo pushes down the court during the game against Nebraska on Thursday. The Illini won the game 86-70.

Illini dominate Nebraska on senior night at SFC

By Nithin Reddy February 27, 2021

Although missing star player Ayo Dosunmu on senior night, Andre Curbelo and Kofi Cockburn lead the Illini to a senior night victory over Nebraska 86-70...

Whats everyone watching?

What’s everyone watching?

By Maddy Chemers, Tara Mobasher and Shana Olivero February 26, 2021

Extra time at home during quarantine has allowed students more flexibility in their schedules to discover new shows and movies to binge over the past...

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