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‘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…
‘It’s one of the tightest golf courses in the world’: Illini look for success at Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois will head to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship, looking to get its heavily anticipated season off on a hot start. The Illini finished second in the Big Ten championship last year, getting slightly edged out by UCLA Bruins in the final…
Déjà Blue: Illinois, Duke face off for second-straight season
Just over a year ago, Illinois (1-0) took down Duke (1-0) in dominant fashion. A one-point game at halftime turned into a 45-19 blowout fueled by a strong passing attack and an abundance of defensive takeaways. Now, the two teams have weathered the offseason storm, adding and…
UI administrator updates on construction for UGL, Illini Hall
For the past couple of years, cranes have surrounded both the Undergraduate Library and Illini Hall as they undergo construction. How long until the two buildings reopen to students? Steve Breitwieser, an administrator of communications and external relations for Facilities &…
Students, administrator discuss Business professor’s use of AI avatar
Students in the online class ACCY 200: Fundamentals of Accounting were greeted in the first week of instruction by an AI avatar of Danielle Green, professor in Business, introducing herself to the class — resulting in a buzz on TikTok. Digital avatars, also known as AI avatars,…
Shauna Green signs contract extension with Illini
Illinois head coach Shauna Green signed a two-year contract extension Thursday. Pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Green is under contract through at least the 2029-30 season. She also has the opportunity to sign up to four additional one-year…