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

Jacob Slabosz

Jacob Slabosz, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, I’m Jacob! I am currently a sophomore in computer engineering with a minor in German. I started at The Daily Illini in Fall 2022 as a news reporter and staff photographer, and by Spring 2023, I had worked my way to photo editor. Between March 2023 and March 2024, I was the Managing Editor for Visuals, and I have since taken over as Editor-in-Chief. When I’m not taking pictures for The DI or for fun, I enjoy cooking, water sports and tending to my numerous houseplants. I’m excited to use my background in coding to further automate out workspace processes and to see the content that our team produces!

Ryan Roach, graduate student studying mathematics, gets a Dilly Bar from the pop-up Dairy Queen in Altgeld Hall on Monday.

[Photo] There’s a Dairy Queen at Altgeld Hall.

By Maaike Niekerk, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 22, 2024
Plant Mode, a quaint houseplant store located in the heart of downtown Champaign, on March 8. In addition to the stocked plants, the shop accepts special requests for specific varieties.

[Photo] Best of CU | Best Small Business (TIE): Plant Mode

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting March 28, 2024
Daves Hot Chicken recently released Daves NOT Chicken, a new cauliflower substitute with the same breading and spice levels as their chicken.

[Photo] Dave’s NOT Chicken brings plant-based Nashville hot to C-U

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting February 1, 2024
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[Photo] Review | Heads turn for CFE.4

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2023
Gallery | ODESZA headlines Lollapalooza day 3

Gallery | ODESZA headlines Lollapalooza day 3

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals August 6, 2023
Gallery | Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza day 2

Gallery | Sabrina Carpenter at Lollapalooza day 2

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals August 5, 2023
On Friday, The Fashion Network held a pop-up runway on the Main Quad. Approximately 35 models, all dressed in monochrome black attire, walked the show.

Gallery | TFN hosts pop-up runway on Main Quad

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 29, 2023
Around 1:30 p.m., the line to The Red Lion passed around the corner of Third and Green Streets.

Gallery | Moms Weekend brings crowds to Green Street

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 15, 2023

Gallery | Green Street: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 15, 2023

Gallery | Craft and Vendor Fair: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Jacob Slabosz, Managing Editor for Visuals April 15, 2023
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