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

Freshman Adam Miller pushes forward during the game against Northwestern on Tuesday. Illinois prevailed over Northwestern 73-66.

Illinois defeats Northwestern 73-66

By Salman Amindavar February 21, 2021

Illinois continues their 6 game winning streak after defeating Northwestern at the State Farm Center Tuesday night. The Illini are now tied with Michigan...

Highlighting Professors: Alison Davis

Highlighting Professors: Alison Davis

By Julia Morrison and Shana Olivero February 15, 2021

Alison Davis, an Emmy award winning producer and lecturer in Journalism, speaks on her career in documentary production and how she recently made the...

Stand Out Illini: Veronica Mathew and Aaron Majorada.

Stand Out Illini: Veronica & Aaron

By Shana Olivero, Tara Mobasher and Maddy Chemers February 8, 2021

 Veronica Mathew and Aaron Mejorada are two students that stay busy with extra responsibilities in their leadership positions on campus. Watch their...

Junior forward Jacob Grandison captures a rebound during the game against Iowa on Friday. The Illini will face off against Indiana tonight in Bloomington.

Illinois defeats Big Ten rival Iowa

By Nithin Reddy February 2, 2021

Ayo Dosunmu, Trent Frazier, and the Illini take down Luke Garza and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night at the State Farm Center in a close victory of...

Womens Basketball vs Penn State

Illinois Women’s basketball vs. Penn State

By Salman Amindavar February 2, 2021

The Illinois Women's basketball team took on rival Penn State on Jan. 28th at the State Farm Center.

Ayo Dosunmu dribbles the ball in Illinois game against Penn State on Tuesday night. The Illini won 79-65.

Illini defeat Penn State

By Nithin Reddy January 25, 2021

Defense lead the way as Kofi Cockburn and the Illini cruise to an easy win over Penn State last Tuesday at the State Farm Center.

Tips from Illini: David

Tips from Illini: David

By Ian Garvey and Shana Olivero January 21, 2021

 Fellow Illini David McEathron shares five tips for students to stay occupied during quarantine.

Senior Trent Frazier drives towards the basket during the game against Ohio State on Saturday. Frazier announced his return to Champaign Saturday afternoon.

Illini fall short to Ohio State

By Nithin Reddy January 19, 2021

 A late rally isn't enough as the Illini lost to Ohio State for their second loss in a row last Saturday in Champaign.

Jada Peebles shoots a three during Illinois game against Ohio State on Thursday. The Illini fell 78-55.

Illini Women’s Basketball takes loss to #16 Ohio State

By Salman Amindavar January 10, 2021

 In case you missed it Illinois Women’s Basketball team took on rival Ohio State on January 7. With a score of 78-55. The Fighting Illini return...

Lyric Robins dribbles the ball in Illinois game against Iowa on Sunday.

Illinois Women’s Basketball falls to Iowa

By Salman Amindavar January 7, 2021

 Illinois Women’s Basketball lose to Big Ten rival Iowa Hawkeyes 107-68 at the Jan 3. game at State Farm Center.

Highlighting Professors: Mark Wolters

Highlighting Professors: Mark Wolters

By Shana Olivero and Julia Morrison January 5, 2021

 Students may know Professor Wolters from taking his Business Administration classes, while others may know him from his travel YouTube channel "Wolters...

Junior Ayo Dosunmu speeds towards the basket during the game against Indiana on Saturday. The Illini won the game 69-60 with Dosunmu scoring 30 points.

Illini Basketball defeats Big Ten rival Indiana Hoosiers

By Nithin Reddy December 29, 2020

 Illini Basketball defeat Big Ten rival Indiana Hoosiers 69-60 at the Dec 26. game at State Farm Center.

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