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Illini dismantle Lions in 3-0 sweep
Illinois (4-2) has extended its winning streak to three games, as it completed a 3-0 sweep over Lindenwood (5-2) Wednesday. Junior middle blocker Kristina Starostenko set the tone early for the Illini, scoring a quick strike down the middle for the first point of the match.…
Former congressional candidate Dylan Blaha faces possible withdrawal of federal recognition
Former congressional candidate, University alum and United States Army veteran Dylan Blaha could receive a general discharge from the Illinois Army National Guard for alleged violations of the Illinois Code of Military Justice and Department of Defense Directive. Blaha denies…
The Station Theatre remembers 9/11 with ‘Come From Away’ production
In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jaclyn Loewenstein, producing artistic director at The Station Theatre, decided to put on a show she’d always dreamed of directing: “Come From Away.” The theater, located in downtown Urbana, will perform the folk-rock musical from Sept.…
Illinois’ linebackers stay prepared no matter what
With so much talk going on about Illinois’ (1-0) defense after its win against UAB (0-1), outside linebackers coach Archie McDaniel shared his insights on how important preparation is for his guys. He also highlighted players who performed well on game day, and how those behind…
Review | ADÉLA steps into the spotlight with debut album ‘PRIMA’
Rating: 9/10 ADÉLA released her debut album, “PRIMA,” on Friday following her debut EP, “The Provocateur,” last August. The album features 11 songs and totals about 31 minutes. “PRIMA” is a solid body of work that shows off ADÉLA’s artistry and personality. ADÉLA began as a…
Column | Ohtani Vs. PCA: MVP battle continues
**This is being written on Sept. 7 and will not reflect any statistics or news resulting from matchups that occurred afterwards.** The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is quickly approaching its end on Sept. 27. While the 30 teams wrap up their classic 162-game…
Stalemate or breakthrough?: Illini defense faces ultimate test against Wisconsin
When looking at the historical records between Illinois (3-0-3) and No. 14 Wisconsin (4-1-1), it seems clear that Wisconsin might have the advantage. The record stands at 11-13-7, with the most recent meeting in 2024 ending as a 2-2 tie. But by shifting away from those records,…
BPST finds its footing as UI’s first step team
Endless eight counts and practices brought Break Point Step Team to the Spring Jam 2026 stage, and now it’s navigating its next moves as the University’s first step team. Stepping, or step dancing, is a percussive dance where the participant’s body produces rhythms through a…