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 Andre Curbelo drives towards the basket during the game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Illini won the game 92-65.

Illini win Big Ten opener against Minnesota

By Nithin Reddy December 21, 2020

 Illini Basketball won their Big Ten opener at the State Farm Center on Dec 15. with a score of 92-65 against the Minnesota Gophers.

The Illinois offensive line prepares to hike the ball during the game against Iowa on Saturday. The Illini lost the game 35-21.

Illini Football hosts Iowa for Senior Night

By Nithin Reddy December 8, 2020

 Illini Football hosted their last home game in Memorial Stadium on December 5th to the Iowa Hawkeyes, but lost their final game 35-21. The game...

Salam Mulhem(right), senior in Engineering and President of Illini Motorsports works to prepare the car for a practice run. Salam is the teams first female president.

Illini Motorsports team gains female leadership

By Shana Olivero, Kenyon Edmond and Tara Mobasher November 30, 2020

 Each year, students on Illini Motorsports design and test out a new car to compete in the upcoming season. This year, the team comprised of over...

Running back Chase Brown advances the ball during the game against Nebraska on Saturday.

Illini football adjusts to home games without fans

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor November 29, 2020

 The Illini football team faces an unusual season playing their home games in an empty Memorial Stadium. Players adjust to the new atmosphere without...

Sophomore  Coran Taylor narrowly stays in bounds as he slips through the Minnesota defense. As a fourth-string quarterback, Taylor has had a lack of game experience.

Minnesota Gophers hand Illinois 41-14 loss

By Nithin Reddy, Sports Video Editor November 9, 2020

 The Illini fell 0-3 at Memorial Stadium last Saturday to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a 41-14 loss.

Voters enter the early voting location located in the ARC on Friday. Students share their views on the importance of the 2020 Presidential Election.

University acknowledges Election Day as a holiday

 The University Senate announced this year that Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, will be the University’s newest official holiday, and there will be...

Altgeld Hall stands prominently as the sun sets on Aug. 29.

Altgeld Chimes celebrate centennial

By Shana Olivero, Ryan Ash and Kenyon Edmond October 29, 2020

 The Altgeld Chimes will celebrate their 100th anniversary this Halloween weekend featuring concerts commemorating the decades of tradition among...

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The College of Media stands as home to the Department of Advertising. The department’s decision to abstain from accreditation has led to discussion of major changes in the program, such as a possible increase in credit hours currently required to graduate with a degree in advertising.

College of Media receives $7.5 million donation

By Shana Olivero, Maddy Chemers and Tara Mobasher October 12, 2020

 The University College of Media will soon be home to the Richard and Leslie Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation after a large donation by...

A coronavirus test site worker waits for students to arrive at the Illini Union test site on Oct. 30.

New Campus Normals

By Ian Garvey, Julia Morrison and Shana Olivero October 7, 2020

 Attending college during a global pandemic has forced to students to adjust to the new normals around campus. Students speak on the change in atmosphere...

Patrons of The Red Lion sit at newly mandated outdoor seating on Friday. Campustown businesses are carrying out new measures to combat COVID-19 and implement new safety regulations.

Campus bar age raised to 21+ at all times

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor September 25, 2020

 The mayor of Champaign has raised the entry age for Campustown bars to 21 and over at all times.

The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority house on South Mathews Avenue is pictured above on Wednesday morning.

Virtual Sorority Recruitment for Fall 2020

By Maddy Chemers, Videographer September 5, 2020

 Sororities on the university campus spent the past two weeks overcoming challenges faced with recruiting new members virtually this school year....

Students sit in the shade of trees on Friday

Freshman adjust to college amid pandemic

By Shana Olivero, Video Editor September 5, 2020

 Freshman on campus adjust to entering college during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The new students speak of the challenges they face during move-in,...

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