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Performing arts: ‘Come From Away’ honors the memory of 9/11 The Station Theatre is performing its rendition of “Come From Away” from Sept. 10-27. The musical takes place in Gander, Newfoundland, a small town that accepted over 7,000 rerouted passengers after the 9/11 attacks.…
Column | Notebook from Illinois tough loss against Duke
Senior wide receiver Collin Dixon’s big day wasn’t enough to lift Illinois (1-1) over Duke (2-0) on Saturday. A shaky defense gave the Blue Devils plenty of runway in their 31-27 win over the Illini. Here are some notes from the tough loss. Devils’ Day While Blue Devils’…
The K-Tels’ retro set takes over Rose Bowl
On Saturday night, people made their way to the Rose Bowl Tavern to indulge in music from the heart of Champaign-Urbana. The local band, The K-Tels, took the stage at 8 p.m. to deliver a performance of vintage music to the community. The three-piece ensemble has performed around…
Bouncing back quick: The unfinished story of Illinois vs. Marquette
The Illini (4-3) lost to the Marquette Golden Eagles (3-3) in an away contest Friday afternoon despite a strong return from sophomore middle blocker Gabriella Pitcel, who notched her first collegiate kill and 4 blocks after only playing in three games her freshman season. Despite…
Illinois relies on experience as Michigan comes to town
Illinois (3-0-4) will host Michigan (2-1-3) at Demirjian Park on Sunday for its second Big Ten match of the season. The Illini opened conference play with a 0-0 draw against the Badgers on Thursday, while Michigan dropped its opener to Northwestern 1-0. The Wolverines are…
‘I don’t think we played a great game’: Illini fall short against Blue Devils
It was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week’s…
‘Quinceañeras’ gathers UI alums for a conversation on tradition, girlhood
Spurlock Museum welcomed Institute of Communications Research alums Diana Leon-Boys, Jillian Báez and Professor Emeritus Angharad N. Valdivia Thursday afternoon for a conversation celebrating the release of “Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture.” The book,…
Review | Slayyyter ‘cranks’ it once more with ‘crank 2’
Rating: 7/10 Songs don’t often get sequels, but with a chorus as memorable as the one in “CRANK,” a part two was warranted. On Thursday, dance-pop artist Slayyyter released “crank 2,” a follow-up single to her hit song “CRANK.” This track is likely part of her rumored upcoming…
UI’s TPUSA chapter plants 2,997 flags in remembrance of 9/11
The University’s chapter of Turning Point USA gathered at Anniversary Plaza Friday to plant American flags on the Main Quad in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The group began at 7 a.m., planting 2,977 flags — one for each life lost during the…
Opinion | 25 years later, Muslim Americans are still being questioned
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is attending the memorial. Past New York City mayors have historically made it a non-negotiable priority to attend a memorial honoring the countless lives lost at ground zero, including many prominent…
Illinois opens Big Ten play with draw against No. 14 Wisconsin
Illinois (3-0-4) opened its Big Ten season with a 0-0 draw against No. 14 Wisconsin (4-1-2) Thursday at Demirjian Park, combining an aggressive first-half attack with resilient defensive performances. The Illini controlled stretches of the opening half offensively, creating…
UI TPUSA chapter holds Charlie Kirk vigil
The University’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted a memorial stream and a vigil Thursday evening at Lincoln Hall to honor the anniversary of the late Charlie Kirk’s death. Around 40 attendees gathered to watch a two-hour national livestream from TPUSA, which featured speakers…