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Preventing an Iranian Bomb Is Only Getting Harder
La revista de prensa "Tribuna Libre" es una hemeroteca virtual, con acceso gratuito, que ofrece el texto completo de los principales artículos de opinión publicados en diversos medios de comunicación. Forma parte del proyecto educativo y de investigación de la Asociación Cultural sin ánimo de lucro «Almendrón».
Illinois pitching shines during midweek win over Bradley
Only 10 games remain for Illinois (26-16, 12-9), and they picked up a much needed midweek victory over Bradley (9-31) Tuesday. Illinois improved their record against in-state teams to 5-3 and has now won its second straight game over Bradley. The win over Bradley comes following the series win over Purdue (26-18, 7-14). That series win kept Illinois afloat in the Big Ten standings, falling to No. 6.
The Daily Illini
Illinois (23-15) earned a dominant victory over Indiana State (20-20) in its midweek matchup. This is the team’s second-straight victory over Indiana State and second win in a row. The win marked head coach Dan Hartleb’s 15th over the Sycamores during his tenure with the Illini. Westcott’s big day Redshirt senior infielder Drake Westcott has been struggling throughout the season. He’s only appeared in 24 of the 38 games, but he seemed to have returned to form during this matchup.
Illinois cruises through midweek game against SIUE
Illinois (21-13, 9-6) is looking to light a spark for the rest of the season, having won three of its last four games. The most recent victory came in the form of a run-rule, 17-6 clobbering over SIUE (15-20, 8-4). This is Illinois’ second-straight run-rule win, as it grabbed one over Big-Ten-rival Indiana (20-17, 10-8) on Sunday. Offensive explosion Illinois hit the gas pedal almost immediately, plating six runs in the first inning.
Illinois wins four games straight
Illinois (18-11, 7-5) is on a roll after winning its last four games, including a weekend series sweep over Maryland (14-18, 3-9). This is the team’s first sweep this season. The series win marks the first time Illinois has beaten Maryland since the 2018 campaign. This is also the program’s first sweep since last year’s regular-season finale against Purdue. Pitching finding itself? Illinois has not been good on the mound throughout the season. It’s ranked No. 14 in the Big Ten in ERA (6.28).
Illinois cruises through midweek matchup against Illinois State
Illinois baseball (15-11, 4-5) cruised through its midweek matchup against an in-state opponent, Illinois State (12-15, 4-2). On Tuesday night, Illinois defeated Illinois State 8-2. This was the 95th all-time meeting between these two squads and the 53rd in Champaign. Illinois has dominated the recent matchup history against Illinois State, as it’s won the last 12 of 15 matchups. Tuesday night was no different for Illinois.
Illinois takes down in-state foe during midweek matchup
Categories: Illinois uses massive eighth inning to propel over Western Illinois Illinois (8-6, 1-2) picked up a much-needed midweek win over in-state opponent Western Illinois (4-9) on Tuesday. The victory came on the heels of a series loss to Michigan (10-6, 2-1) in Florida. Pitching trends up Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Daly started his first game of the season against Western Illinois. Daly has appeared in five games this season and has a 9.39 ERA to start the campaign.
Illinois drops 2 of 3 against Michigan
Illinois (7-6, 1-2) came out flat against Michigan (8-6, 2-1) in its opening conference series. Illinois dropped its first two games against Michigan but avoided the sweep by winning the series finale. Cause for the struggle The biggest issue that plagued Illinois during the weekend was the bullpen. In its losses, Illinois had leads over Michigan but couldn’t hold on, giving them up as the games progressed. In Game 2 especially, Illinois’ bullpen struggled to contain Michigan’s batters.
3 questions before Illinois makes a trip to Sin City
Illinois (5-2) is coming off the back of a dominant victory against Aurora University (0-3) after its second stint in Texas. Now, the Illini turn their attention to the Las Vegas College Baseball Classic. Illinois will take on Texas Tech (1-5), Washington (3-6) and No. 15 Texas (6-1). How does Illinois stack up? The team is on a wave of momentum having won by 11 runs over Aurora. Despite the wide margin of defeat, Illinois was outhit in the matchup.
Opinion | The good, bad, ugly from Illinois in Lone Star State
Categories: Illinois took two of three games against Texas State, heads back to Champaign for home opener Illinois (4-2) picked up its second series win down south in the Lone Star State against Texas State (5-2). The team has started with a better record through six games than it did during last season’s first two tournaments. Good: bringing runners home, keeping pitchers fresh Illinois played against a very good Texas State program over the weekend.
The Daily Illini
Categories: The Illini have one last opportunity to set themselves up for success before Big Ten Indoor Championships Illinois is traveling to South Bend, Indiana, to participate in the Alex Wilson Invitational on Saturday. Several athletes have broken records, hit personal bests and secured event titles this year. To close out the regular indoor season, the Illini will lace up their shoes to achieve more in mind.
Halle Hill puts on record-breaking performance in Arkansas
Categories: Following the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Illini made the trip down to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Tyson Invitational. The weekend included several impressive performances from sophomore Asia Thomas, senior Tori Thomas, fifth-year Morgan Smalls and many others. Hill shatters former mile school record While most of the team competed together in Arkansas, star senior Halle Hill was alone in Boston, Massachusetts.
Illinois adds wide receiver for class of 2026
Illinois football has added a new wide receiver to its 2026 class with Kenyon Alston, marking the team’s fifth commitment to that class. The commitment was announced Thursday afternoon on Instagram. The Orlando native is coming into the program as a three-star recruit and is 77th best player in the state of Florida according to 247sports. Illinois beat out Appalachian State, Florida State, Baylor and Arkansas to get Alston.
The Daily Illini
Categories: Illinois volleyball’s (18-13, 10-10) season has come to a close, and it now enters the offseason with more questions than answers. The Illini are losing six seniors and need to find a way to replace them for next year. The most notable loss for Illinois is graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry. She was Illinois’ best player of the last five years and finished her career as the program leader in points, kills and aces.
The Daily Illini
Categories: Illinois volleyball’s (18-13, 10-10) season officially came to a close following a four-set loss to No. 8 Northern Iowa (26-7,18-0) in the NCAA tournament. The loss closes the book on the storied career of graduate student outside hitter Raina Terry. The Illini’s skid to end the season continued into the tournament. Illinois finished on a four-game losing streak, with its last win over Rutgers on Nov. 22.
The Daily Illini
Illinois volleyball (18-12, 10-10) finished with a disappointing conclusion to its season. They started extremely hot, but the team faltered out to finish off the year. Illinois began the year 6-0, but only won two of their last seven games. The team’s hopes to make the postseason are now up in the air. There are a couple things that are going to get in the Illini’s way as they finish in the top eight of the conference. Their recent losses, though, will make them sweat out the selection show.
Illinois leaves 1-1 weekend feeling dissapointed
Categories: Illinois volleyball (18-10, 10-8) ended the weekend on a disappointing note. After opening with a dominant win over Rutgers, it was followed by a four-set loss to UCLA. The win over Rutgers is the 17th for the program. Head coach Chris Tamas also stays undefeated against Rutgers, with his 10th straight win against them. In the other match, UCLA won its 12th straight game over Illinois, while Tamas’ debut against them ended in defeat.
Illinois aims for bounce-back wins against Rutgers, UCLA
Categories: Only four games remain in the regular season for Illinois volleyball (17-9, 9-7), and the team is in a good position to make a run for the postseason. If the team is selected for the postseason, it will mark the first time since the 2021 season that they make it. During that run, Illinois got eliminated in Round 3 against Nebraska. Illinois has two favorable matchups this weekend, taking on Rutgers (5-22, 0-16) and UCLA (12-13, 6-10).
Illinois volleyball looks to regroup after 0-2 weekend
Categories: As the season winds down, Illinois volleyball (17-9, 9-7) is looking to improve its resume for postseason play. Over the weekend, Illinois had an opportunity to improve but fell to No. 8 Purdue in straight sets. The loss marks the second straight defeat over the weekend, as Illinois also lost to No. 4 Penn State in straight sets. Back-to-back losses at this point in the season are risky business because the team does not want to slide in the standings.
Quick turnaround up next for Illinois volleyball following Penn State
A tough weekend awaits Illinois volleyball (17-8, 9-6) as it has a quick turnaround against No. 8 Purdue after its game against No. 4 Penn State. This is the first and only time the programs will face each other this season. Last year, Illinois split the games against the opponents. The first time they competed during the 2023 season was during a slump the team went through where they lost three straight.
Keys to success for Illinois volleyball this weekend
Illinois volleyball (15-7, 7-5) is gearing up for a big weekend. With games on Friday and Saturday, the Illini have a chance to go 2-0 and get back on track. Illinois takes on No. 20 USC and Ohio State. Coach’s talk Head Coach Chris Tamas was asked about prepping for USC, and he discussed the season’s wins and losses. “Take away good lessons, learn from the bad,” Tamas said. “Every match has those.
The good, the bad, the ugly from Illinois volleyball’s victory over Northwestern
Illinois volleyball (15-6, 7-4) took a season sweep over Northwestern this weekend. Both times these teams have competed this season, Illinois came out victorious in four sets. The team is now one game behind its win total count from last season. The 2023 campaign finished with Illinois having 16 total wins, but the current team has met 15 wins in less time. This is the 12th win head coach Chris Tamas has notched against Northwestern. Illinois is now 67-32 all-time against Northwestern.
The trick, the treat, the downright scary of Illinois volleyball
Despite a snap of its five-game win streak over the weekend, Illinois volleyball (14-6, 6-4) still managed to end the weekend with a win. The team went 1-1 with a win over Iowa and a loss to No. 2 Nebraska. Illinois started the weekend with a straight-set loss to Nebraska before earning a much-needed bounce-back win over Iowa. The loss against Nebraska is the 32nd in program history. Illinois is still searching for a way to top the beast that is Nebraska volleyball.
The Daily Illini
Illinois volleyball (13-5, 5-3) puts its five-game win streak on the line against No. 2 Nebraska. This is the second time the two teams will face each other this year. Illinois will face a tough test against Nebraska this Friday. This is its first ranked opponent since the team played Nebraska earlier this month. Illinois has started to receive votes in the top 25, claiming No. 4 this week. A victory over Nebraska could propel Illinois into the top 25 for the first time this season.
Illinois volleyball mid-season update
Illinois volleyball currently sits at its halfway point of the year and comes off a win over Michigan State. The victory marks the 11th of the year and third in conference play up to this point. This season began with Illinois on a fiery run with a 6-0 start. This was the program’s best start since the 2018 season when the team went 14-0 to begin the year.
Illinois bounces back with 4-set victory over Western Kentucky
Illinois volleyball (7-1) responded to its first loss of the season by winning in four sets against Western Kentucky. The win moved both head coach Chris Tamas and the program as a whole to 2-0 all-time against Western Kentucky. Three Illinois players had 10 or more kills against Western Kentucky: junior outside hitter Averie Hernandez, freshman outside hitter Laynie Smith and graduate outside hitter Raina Terry. Terry led the entire team in kills with 19, and Hernandez put up 17.
Illinois looks to stay unbeaten in Hyatt Place Invitational
Illinois volleyball (6-0) faces its first-ranked opponent of the year in the Hyatt Place Invitational. The invitational sees them taking on No. 24 Dayton and Western Kentucky. Head coach Chris Tamas has played Western Kentucky once during his time as the leader at Illinois. Despite both Illinois and Dayton having played each other eight times previously, Tamas has only faced Dayton one time during his tenure. The only time Illinois has seen Western Kentucky was on Sept. 2, 2017.
Undefeated Cyclone Invitational lifts Illinois volleyball to 6-0 record
Illinois volleyball (6-0) went 3-0 in the Cyclone Invitational improving to its first undefeated start through six contests since 2018 when they started the season 13-0. Redshirt junior setter Brooke Mosher recorded a triple-double, marking it the first one of her career and first Illinois has had since 1998. “I was just trying to do whatever I could to help my teammates, whether that was get a high dig, get a good set, good serve,” Mosher said.
The Daily Illini
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $5 million grant to fund projects aimed at improving water quality in the state of Illinois last Tuesday. Illinois EPA plans to distribute the $5 million across an anticipated two to 10 awards. The minimum grant amount will be $75,000, while the maximum amount granted for a singular award from the Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program will be $2,500,000.
Review | Duster unexpectedly releases dreamy new album
Rating: 9/10 Friday, Aug. 30 marked the release of Duster’s surprise album “In Dreams,” followed by their upcoming North America tour announcement. Since the release of their singles “Anhedonia II” and “Ecstasy Cowgirl” earlier this year, the rock band shocked fans with a third album release within just six years of reuniting as a band. Due to because of their attachment to the 90’s slowcore movement, Duster broke up in 2001 shortly after the release of their second studio album.
Illini Decide: Stay or throw away? Helmet communication for NCAA
Welcome, everyone, to the first-ever story in our column! This initial discussion will give you a taste of what’s to come – a weekly column where the editors give their thoughts on a controversial new ruling in a sport and decide whether the rule can stay or if we should throw it away. As the editor, I wanted to start off with something relatively simple and fresh, as the first week of college football is in the books.
What is the Difference Between NFT and Crypto Gaming?
Categories: Blockchain technology has rapidly evolved and progressed since the world became aware of its potential off the back of Bitcoin’s success. Amid its rise and vast expansion into other industries, two significant trends emerged from it—NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and crypto gaming. This has caused some confusion as to what the difference between them is. With this in mind, here’s a look at some of the key concepts that differentiate NFTs and crypto gaming.
Illinois looks for strong start in Best Western Invitational
After a long off-season, Illinois volleyball is back in action Friday and Saturday in Bowling Green, Ohio. Illinois will take on Cincinnati and Bowling Green in the Best Western Invitational. Illinois is coming off a season where they went 16-14 and missed out on the NCAA tournament. The team finished seventh in the Big Ten at the end of the year and dropped their last two games to end.
Iran’s New Nuclear Threat
In April, the simmering war in the Middle East nearly took a nuclear turn when Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and suicide drones at Israel in retaliation for its strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. This was Iran’s first direct attack on Israel, and international inspectors stayed away from Iran’s nuclear facilities for fear of a retaliatory response.
Illinois looks to make the Big Ten tournament with senior day series against Iowa - The Daily Illini
Illinois softball (20-28, 6-13) heads into its final series of the season against Iowa. This series will determine Illinois’ placement in the Big Ten tournament. It will also hold a senior day celebration for four players: senior pitcher Tori McQueen, senior utility player Abby Ryniec, senior shortstop Megan Ward and graduate student right fielder Kelly Ryono. The current standings for the tournament have Illinois as the No. 11 seed, which is good enough to make the tournament.
Illinois looks to make the Big Ten tournament with senior day series against Iowa - The Daily Illini
Illinois softball (20-28, 6-13) heads into its final series of the season against Iowa. This series will determine Illinois’ placement in the Big Ten tournament. It will also hold a senior day celebration for four players: senior pitcher Tori McQueen, senior utility player Abby Ryniec, senior shortstop Megan Ward and graduate student right fielder Kelly Ryono. The current standings for the tournament have Illinois as the No. 11 seed, which is good enough to make the tournament.
Big seventh inning in game 3 helps softball avoid sweep
Illinois softball (20-28, 6-13) avoided a sweep at the hands of red-hot Ohio State on Sunday. As the season winds down, Illinois is trying to stay afloat in the Big Ten standings so the team can qualify for the conference tournament, which only hosts 12 of the 14 teams. Senior pitcher Tori McQueen had another six-inning performance in game one of the series on Friday. This was the 15th time McQueen has pitched six or more innings this year. Despite McQueen’s complete game, Illinois lost 3-1.
Crossing the Threshold
Nick sat down with Eric Brewer, Dana Stroul, and Gavin Clough to discuss how the conventional, proxy, and nuclear threats Iran poses are evolving. Who was deterred and who wasn’t by the latest Iranian and Israeli strikes? What did we learn about Iranian capabilities? And how will this affect Iran’s thinking about a bomb? Image Credit: 2024 Iranian strikes in Israel by the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit via Wikimedia Commons.
Illinois softball swept by Minnesota at home
Illinois softball (13-19, 0-5) was swept by Minnesota over the weekend. The three losses dropped the Illini to 23-33 all-time against its fellow Big Ten rival. Game one was played Friday, March 29, where the Illini fell 16-1 in five innings. Junior pitcher Lauren Wiles got the start against Minnesota and added to her record. Senior infielder Megan Ward was the main offensive threat for Illinois which saw her get three hits with an RBI attributed to it.
Raina Terry motivated heading into final spring season with Illini volleyball
Senior outside hitter Raina Terry is as motivated as ever, following a season in which the Illini missed the postseason for a third year in a row. Terry is currently heading into her fifth and final season at Illinois, winning plenty of awards along the way. Still, she is focused on making the postseason and is working on perfecting her game. Even though Terry found herself in a good position last season, there is still one thing on her and her team’s mind heading into spring ball.
Illinois running back Reggie Love III enters transfer portal
Junior running back Reggie Love III has entered the transfer portal and will finish his last year of eligibility in another uniform, posting his intentions to transfer today on X, formerly known as Twitter. This leaves Illinois with freshman running back Kaden Feagin as the likely starting back going into next season.
Illinois beats Michigan in straight sets on senior night, Terry announces fifth year
Illinois volleyball (16-12, 11-7) took down the Michigan Wolverines (7-20, 5-13) in straight sets on Saturday in its last match at Huff Hall for the 2023 season. The seniors were honored for their contributions, with a special announcement from senior outside hitter Raina Terry at the end. The senior made her announcement in a video played on the big board after the senior’s videos were done playing. In the video, Terry made an announcement that no one in the crowd expected her to make.
Illinois volleyball looks for win against Ohio State after loss to Nebraska
Illinois volleyball (14-12, 9-7) looks to bounce back against Ohio State (10-15, 7-9) after falling in four sets to No. 1 Nebraska. The match will be a revenge opportunity for Illinois, after falling in four sets to Ohio State on Oct. 13. The last time out for the Illini, they struggled early on against the Cornhuskers before taking a victory in set three and ultimately falling in the fourth. Senior outside hitter Raina Terry was the standout for the Illini against the Huskers.
Illinois volleyball falls to No. 1 Nebraska in 4 sets
Illinois volleyball (14-12, 9-7) fell in four sets to No. 1 Nebraska (16-0, 25-0) on Sunday. Senior outside hitter Raina Terry led the Illini in multiple categories in the loss to the Cornhuskers. Terry led the Illini with 20 kills against the Cornhuskers, part of a major effort to fight back against the best in the nation. Two of these kills pushed the Illini over the Cornhuskers in set three.
Illinois volleyball looks to bounce back against Iowa
Illinois volleyball (13-11, 8-6) looks to bounce back against Iowa (8-18, 0-14) after taking a straight-set loss against No. 2 Wisconsin. The game is the second of a three-game road series that sees Illinois travel to No. 1 Nebraska right after. Last time out for the Illini, they lost in straight sets against the Badgers, being dominated in each set. The Illini did not score more than 13 points in any of the sets, while the Badgers went on multiple long-point runs.
Illinois ends 6-match winning streak in straight set loss against No. 2 Wisconsin - The Daily Illini
Illinois volleyball’s (13-11, 8-6) six-game winning streak ended after a loss to No. 2 Wisconsin (22-1, 13-1). The game ended after straight sets in which the Illini scored no more than 13 points in any of the sets. Each set featured a long Wisconsin scoring run, snatching momentum from the Illini. The first set saw the Badgers outscore the Illini 5-1. The Badgers finished the second and third set with at least a five-point run.
Letter to the editor: Judge Gregory has earned Belgrade's trust
Due process is the hallmark of the American legal system and as a criminal defense attorney with 19 years of experience, I am pleased to say it is alive and well in the Belgrade Municipal Court with Judge Chris Gregory on the bench. I have appeared before many judges across the state and Judge Gregory stands out as one who has earned the respect of prosecutors, law enforcement, and criminal defendants and their attorneys.
Illinois volleyball puts 5-game win streak on the line against Northwestern
Illinois volleyball (12-10, 7-5) finishes off its three-game home stand this Wednesday against the Northwestern Wildcats (11-11, 5-7). The Illini currently sit No. 5 in the conference, while the Wildcats are No. 10 in the conference. The Illini come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, having won their last five games. Three out of the five games have gone to five sets, and two of the five games have been victories over teams that are above them in the rankings.
How employers can champion employees’ wellbeing during natural disasters
Photo: Lembergvector/Adobe Stock As the U.S. confronts escalating natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes and floods, the scope of employer responsibility extends beyond the confines of office walls. Regardless of where you live, people everywhere are vulnerable to experiencing the stress and anguish brought about by these disasters. As a result, employers must act as pillars of support for their workforce, their wellbeing and mental health.
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