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@GabbyHajduk
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Dosunmu giving everyone from the managers to his teammates hugs before walking off the court today. He also literally lifted Curbelo's chin up as he walked off the court. Such a class act from start to finish. Wishing him a long and successful NBA career. #Illini
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@GabbyHajduk
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#Illini Ayo Dosunmu: The day that I dropped (the video) was the day I firmly knew the decision. I was taking to my grandfather and that was the first time I actually said it. ... The NBA is going to be there. I'm not chasing the NBA, I'm chasing greatness.
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@GabbyHajduk
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No. 21 Illinois WBB is hosting No. 6 Indiana tonight and the only way to watch is BTN+? Make it make sense…
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@GabbyHajduk
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2 years
Came out of finals week with the best news. I’m excited to announce I was selected for the Pulliam Fellowship. This summer I will be working at the @indystar as a sports intern. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get to Indy!
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Happy to announce today is my first day with @IlliniAthletics as the reporter. I’m so excited to keep doing something I love just from a different angle. First up... #Illini football training camp
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Tony Kanaan ( @TonyKanaan ) isn’t ready to retire. Sure, he’s 47. But a third place finish at the #Indy500 proves he’s still one of the best. Chip Ganassi agrees - “we’re not throwing him out yet.”
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🔹230 receiving yards, a new career high, by @idjmoore 🔸5 sacks by the Bears defense 🔹4 passing TDs by @justnfields for a second week Notable numbers from the @ChicagoBears 40-20 win in Washington on primetime ⬇️
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6️⃣th game with multiple takeaways by Bears D 1️⃣st career rushing TD for @idjmoore 1️⃣7️⃣ tackles by @JaquanBrisker More notable numbers from the @ChicagoBears ' 28-13 win against Detroit ⬇️
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In his second annual youth camp Wednesday, @justnfields had a goal of making each attendee feel special. The QB accomplished that and more, spending hours interacting with around 500 kids at Deerfield HS. "Everybody just loves him. He's just magnetic."
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"I'm just happy — happy to be in Chicago, happy to go through my trials and tribulations." "The life lessons I learned from my first NFL season will really stick with me throughout my career." Final Rookie Diaries for @dreamchaserTy10 + @TheTylerScott ⬇️
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@GabbyHajduk
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"I put everything into baseball. It almost became an obsession.” On how #Illini baseball's Cam McDonald ( @cam_mcdonald4 ), with the help of his former MLB pitcher father, used the long days of quarantine to crawl out of a sophomore slump:
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🔹3 touchdowns from @D33_foreman 🔸39-yard pick-six by @NBAxJay1 🔹97.2 passer rating for Tyson Bagent Notable numbers from the @ChicagoBears 30-12 victory over the Raiders yesterday ➡️
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@GabbyHajduk
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Excited for this next chapter!
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4 years
BREAKING: #Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu ( @AyoDos_11 ) just announced his return to school for a third season on Twitter.
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@GabbyHajduk
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let’s not forget this doesn’t JUST suck for football teams. ALL fall sports in the Big Ten have been postponed and the Big Ten is the strongest conference for women’s volleyball. Whether you agree or disagree with the postponement, just remember it’s more than football.
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@GabbyHajduk
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Had such an awesome experience with @dmillerabc7 tonight! Thank you so much for having me in the studio!
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🔹250 rushing yards by the offense 🔹107 receiving yards for @ColeKmet 🔹1st career sack for @kyler_gordon More notable stats from the @ChicagoBears ' Christmas Eve win ⬇️
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🔹22 interceptions by the defense 🔸No. 2 rushing offense in the NFL 🔹4 career highs set by @idjmoore Take a look at some of the notable numbers from the @ChicagoBears 2023 season⬇️
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@GabbyHajduk
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Super excited to finally announce this: Yesterday I started a new job with the ⁦ @ChicagoBears ⁩ as their seasonal writer! I can’t wait to cover the team this season and work with ⁦ @LarryMayer ⁩ ⁦and @KevinMeyers18 ⁩. Here’s my first story:
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@GabbyHajduk
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Who is @ChicagoBears nose tackle Andrew Billings? "He really embodies what a Chicago Bear is" "Unsung hero" "Professionalism, dependability and toughness" "Multiplies the effort of others" On his tough NFL journey that led two a 2-year extension in CHI: 📰
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@GabbyHajduk
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Justin Fields droppin’ some dimes during his youth football camp at Deerfield High School (and warming up the TD celebration) 🔥
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🔹 4️⃣ INTs by the defense 🔹 🔟 points allowed 🔹 @idjmoore 's 114 receiving yards Notable numbers from the @ChicagoBears primetime win in Minnesota last night💥⬇️
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@GabbyHajduk
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Couldn’t be happier to be a U of I journalism grad! These 4 years changed my life and created a career path for me I didn’t know was possible. 3 years at @di_sports set the foundation and a year with @IlliniAthletics opened up so many doors. Can’t wait to come back as an alum 🧡
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Last week I talked to @ItzLiveee & @D33_foreman about how their friendship is helping them adjust to new roles in Chicago. In primetime Sunday, Evans scored his first career rushing TD while Foreman made his third consecutive start for the @ChicagoBears .
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"It was almost like Carolyn's voice to me saying 'Do not forget. Just do not forget.'" Upon returning to Minnesota on Monday, Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren first visited Masonic Children's Hospital to continue honoring his later sister, Carolyn.
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This season, the Bears' digital team collected voice responses from over 1,000 fans describing what it means to be a Chicago Bear. We compiled those sentiments into an interactive experience to thank all of our wonderful fans. Here are their stories:
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@GabbyHajduk
gabby hajduk
2 years
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Blessed beyond belief to be on year 4 of this industry and I’m so excited for what’s to come. Send some extra appreciation to the women in this field today, we all deserve it. And remember, women belong here.
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@GabbyHajduk
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My time as the DI sports editor is officially over. Thank you to everyone who helped me on this journey! This year has been tough but so unforgettable and I’m truly blessed to have had this position. Here’s my goodbye column if you wanna check it out⬇️
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Just one game remains in Kevin Warren's first season as the @ChicagoBears President & CEO. To wrap up the inaugural year, we chronicled his typical routine on a gameday at Soldier Field. Take a look behind the curtain of Warren's NYE⬇️
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Juwan Howard is just so good with the media, so candid.
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There isn't much #Illini defensive tackle Jamal Woods( @jamal4425 ) can't do. From singing to cooking to playing football, Woods has found success in any field he's interested in and he's just scratching the surface of his future.
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Authentic, competitive, in sync: Words that describe Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus' partnership. Golf, family, matching Jordans: Things that highlight how a strengthened bond came to be. The duo is in lockstep heading into Year 2 with the @ChicagoBears .
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Notre Dame transfer WR Jafar Armstrong commits to the #Illini . Bielema is not messin around...
@jafararmstrong3
Jafar
3 years
Committed 🤝 @IlliniFootball humbled and excited for the opportunity!!
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#Illini Nate Hobbs with a powerful speech at the protest.
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Highlighted by @NBAxJay1 's two interceptions, including a pick-six, the @ChicagoBears ' defensive playmakers showed out Sunday as the unit allowed just 12 points. Now, it's about riding that momentum. "It's not time to take our foot off the pedal."
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The @ChicagoBears took their Mini Monsters clinics back to the United Kingdom for a six-city tour, helping expand the game of football internationally. 🏈✈️ "The popularity of American football is growing in the UK."
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The most beautiful sight. #Illini
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To close out the third Illinois girls flag football season, the @ChicagoBears hosted the inaugural All-State dinner, honoring 56 athletes. "Being surrounded by all these girls with so much talent really makes you feel like you're part of a community."
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Week 5 of rookie diaries included a lot of team bonding in Indy and some valuable learning experiences to store away as motivation. Now, Tyler Scott and Tyrique Stevenson are eager to prove themselves one more time today against the Bills.
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@GabbyHajduk
gabby hajduk
3 years
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Shoutout to all us women out there breaking barriers and making the sports world a better place. Blessed to be a part of this community and so thankful for all the women who have helped me grow in this field! We belong here.
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@GabbyHajduk
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3 years
mood:
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BREAKING: #Illini senior Da'Monte Williams is returning for a fifth year, using the extra year of eligibility granted to NCAA athletes this year. Story to come for @di_sports .
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Obsessed with our newest Hajduk, Polly. It should not come as a surprise, but she is named after Troy Polamalu bc go @steelers 💛 also look at those ears 🥺
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to have basketball/football mansplained to me, duh
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Why did you become a journalist? Wrong answers only.
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It's officially game week for @IlliniFootball , marking the end of Bret Bielema's first Fall Training Camp in Champaign. I recapped the last three weeks for the #Illini here:
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“Do what you can to make their lives easier.” It was an honor to help pen this letter with @ChicagoBears President & CEO Kevin Warren to his later sister, Carolyn, and to spread awareness of her story ahead of #CrucialCatch .
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3 years
If you don’t do your best writing between 12 and 3 am are you really a student journalist??
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It’s March!! So excited to be here in Indy covering the No. 1 #Illini ’s first round matchup against No. 16 Drexel. Tip is coming in about 30 minutes so get ready!!
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#Illini Milo Eifler’s speech at the protest.
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And it's official. Kofi Cockburn ( @kxng_alpha ) announces his return to the #Illini less than 24 hours after Ayo Dosunmu's shocking announcement.
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It's officially New Year's Day... at least for Bret Bielema, who began his first fall training camp as the #Illini head coach this morning.
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Super excited to be back with Illini Inquirer as the summer intern! I can’t wait to provide even more #Illini sports coverage to the site and learn from Jeremy, Joey and Derek.
@JWerner247
Jeremy Werner
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Daily Digest: ‘The only thing really missing’ for #Illini golf Plus… 🏀 Chester Frazier's immediate recruiting impact 🎾 Two from @IlliniMTennis advance to NCAA singles Sweet 16 💻 Welcome back to the Illini Inquirer team, @gabby_h11 !
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Pretty big deal for #Illini @riley_gowens who becomes the first pitcher in Illinois’ program history to earn the Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week honor. And this is only Gowens’ first year pitching at the collegiate level.
@IlliniBaseball
Illinois Baseball
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𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 @riley_gowens receives a national honor after throwing seven innings in Illinois' combined no-hitter. 📰 »
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Seeing more sexist remarks about Mina Kimes is so frustrating. No matter how hard a woman works, insecure men will always pin your gender as a flaw. What they don’t know is being a woman in sports, who has never “thrown a TD,” who has a unique perspective, is the real advantage.
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Wow. Getting to cover this #Illini season is something I’m forever grateful for. Can’t wait to do it all again in 8 months.
@IlliniMBB
Illinois Men's Basketball
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A season full of shining moments. 🙌 #Illini | #EveryDayGuys | #OneShiningMoment
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#Illini make the AP Top 25 poll for the first time since December 2014. Illinois is ranked No. 24.
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gabby hajduk
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I saw other campus newspapers doing this so I figured I’d join in on #SaveStudentNewsrooms Day. Every section at @TheDailyIllini has produced incredible content despite the trying circumstances of coronavirus. Here is just SOME of our work these pas few weeks:
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@GabbyHajduk
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controversy? supporting equality is not controversial.
@BDavisUT
Brian Davis
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Every college football coach is in a weird spot. They are leaders of high-profile 18-22 year olds who are coming of age and discovering their voice. But they also represent what amounts to a mid-size Fortune 500 company that avoids controversy.
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@GabbyHajduk
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Happy birthday Samba!! Hope you enjoyed your day in Hawaii🌴🌴
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alan griffin is the best all-around player on this team and i won’t accept any opposing opinions.
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#Illini basketball adds to the 2020 class with Top-50 guard Adam Miller ( @AceWolf44 ). Miller joins fellow 4-star guard Andre Curbelo along with 3-star Coleman Hawkins. Impressive recruiting class for @IlliniMBB
@DI_Sports
The Daily Illini Sports
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BREAKING: Adam Miller ( @AceWolf44 ), four-star guard from Morgan Park HS, announces his commitment to @IlliniMBB at the Jordan Store in Chicago. #Illini
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gabby hajduk
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Fav 4 a cool dm(:
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Fav for a dm🐛
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gabby hajduk
4 years
Sometimes I do a little more than just writing. #Illini lost their fifth-straight game tonight and have just one more chance for a win before the Big Ten tournament next weekend.
@MichiganStOnBTN
Michigan State on BTN
4 years
Nia Clouden helped lead @MSU_WBasketball to victory over Illinois tonight notching a double-double, 11 points & 10 rebounds. The Spartans improve to 15-13 overall and 8-8 in Big Ten play.
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gabby hajduk
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#Illini get their first 2021 commit in 4-star shooting guard Luke Goode.
@lukegoode10
Luke Goode
4 years
My New Home #ILL 🔷🔶
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Fav for a dm🔥
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gabby hajduk
5 years
Excited to be contributing #Illini non-revenue sports coverage to Illini Inquirer! Check out my first story on how @IlliniBaseball pitcher Aidan Maldonado ( @Maldonado_aidan ) found his footing this summer after a challenging freshman year.
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gabby hajduk
4 years
don’t you even DARE give Illinois any ideas. I will be back spending hours in the Gregory Hall labs next semester and that’s final.
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Jon Rothstein
4 years
Source: One power conference school is already instituting a policy that all courses that begin in mid-August will be online from start to finish.
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gabby hajduk
3 years
huge step for former #Illini Petra Holešínská ( @pholesinska ) who will join the Chicago Sky’s training camp to compete for a WNBA roster spot.
@uncwbb
Carolina Women's Basketball
3 years
Signed ☑️ Congrats @pholesinska !! We know you look good in blue!! 😉 #GoHeels #InPursuit #ProHeels
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gabby hajduk
4 years
Three fresh faces on @IlliniWBB have helped fueled a 6-1 start in head coach Nancy Fahey’s third season. Read on the immediate impact of #Illini freshmen Jada Peebles ( @jpeebs_ ), Kennedi Myles ( @_kmyles44_ ) and Jeanae Terry ( @basquetbol_nae ).
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Thankful for a fun last Dad’s Weekend with the goat himself🧡💙
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First #Illini football is going bowling. NOW, Illinois basketball has the No. 11 recruiting class in the country. What a time to be alive in Champaign.
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Lin Dunn was immersed in girls and women’s sports before, during and after the passing of Title IX. She’s begged, borrowed, spent money she didn’t have for equal opportunity. We’ve reached a significant milestone for Title IX, but “we cannot relax.”
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gabby hajduk
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I had the pleasure of talking with @jenbielema and #Illini head coach @BretBielema about their family’s recent move to Champaign after months apart. On how the family dealt with the separation and their plans to make Illinois their forever home:
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gabby hajduk
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📍Madison
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gabby hajduk
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Excited to be covering @IlliniMBB for @di_sports this season! The #Illini begin their season in 15 minutes against Nicholls State.
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gabby hajduk
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Each player can also choose from one of five sayings for the back of their helmet: Black Lives Matter, I Fight Against Racism, Together, Equality, United The back of the helmets will also feature a black fist sticker.
@IlliniFootball
Illinois Football
4 years
Our student-athletes have driven an initiative to wear a solid black Block I decal on our helmets for the season opener at Wisconsin. The helmet is another example of our student-athletes continued advocacy for social change. Together, we can make a difference. #JointheFight
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give the intern a raise
@DiGiorno
DiGiorno
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Delivery pizza. Go figure.
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Brad Underwood said what needed to be said. #BigTenChamps #Illini
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gabby hajduk
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Like for a hdm from me and Hannah🌀
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gabby hajduk
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let’s goooo!! officially a student newspaper school!
@Poynter
Poynter
3 years
Despite being knocked out early in the NCAA men’s tournament, the University of Illinois’ Daily Illini came out on top in the College Media Madness fundraising challenge.
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Yesterday we celebrated 50 years of Title IX and it’s impact on gender equality. Today, after 50 years, a woman’s right to choose was taken away, mostly by men. How completely backwards and disappointing is that.
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gabby hajduk
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Well, the 5-hour drive to Ann Arbor was well worth it as the #Illini annihilated No. 2 Michigan without Ayo Dosunmu tonight. Energized defense mixed with an efficient Frazier was the perfect combination to take down the Big Ten's top team.
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gabby hajduk
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#Illini volleyball will begin their season Jan. 22 at Iowa before opening up at home against Wisconsin on Jan. 30. The team will play 22 regular season matches with two matches each week against the same team.
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@GabbyHajduk
gabby hajduk
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12 years would never be enough with the best dog in the world. While letting you go was the hardest, I’m so thankful for all the time we had with your craziness. We love you forever, Turbo💙
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gabby hajduk
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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!! Feeling extra proud today to be in this industry and grateful for all my amazing women mentors and friends at the @ChicagoBears 💙
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gabby hajduk
3 years
uhh weird way to spell Ayo Dosunmu...
@MarchMadnessMBB
NCAA March Madness
3 years
The Preseason Player of the Year... LUKA GARZA, as voted on by the fans! 👏 #MMPPoY
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Had the best time being back in Champaign this weekend and seeing an Illini win 🧡
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gabby hajduk
4 years
Now this is the content we love to see!!
@IlliniAthletics
Illinois Athletics
4 years
"One of these days you're going to see a female walking down through the Smith Center too. To me, if you are qualified, we are going to find you" - @LovieSmith on February 4, 2020. Welcome to the #Illini Family, @Ash3Washington !
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gabby hajduk
5 years
Check out my story on how the friendship of @IlliniSB freshmen Kailee Powell and Avrey Steiner has created success on the field
@DI_Sports
The Daily Illini Sports
5 years
Being teammates both inside and outside of softball has helped shape the success of this freshmen duo:
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