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Qualifying residents may apply for medical marijuana Branda Mitchell Daily Egyptian

Illinois patients and caregivers with last names “A” through “L” will be able to apply for the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program through the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday. The annual fee for patients is $100, but a reduced fee of $50 is available for or qualifying veterans or individuals who are enrolled in federal disability programs.

Applications can be submitted online or by mail. Applicants must present proof of Illinois residency, age, a photograph of the qualifying patient, physician documentation, fingerprint consent form, selection of dispensary and an excluded offense waiver, if applicable. In addition to the basic requirements, an individual must have a debilitating medical condition, such as HIV, cancer or glaucoma, according to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.

The act lists 42 qualifying conditions. A citizen may petition to the Department of Public Health to add a condition or treatment to the list, which is then subject to approval from the department for judicial review. Beginning Sept. 8, potential dispensary owners will be able to submit applications to establish a business. Zoning restrictions regulate the potential locations for dispensaries and cultivation centers. Please see MARIJUANA · 02

The drag show must go on

J amie e ader d aily e gyptian Holly Haliwell, of Carbondale, performs Sunday during ‘Glam, The Ultimate Drag Show” at The Wedding Garden in Carbondale. Haliwell has performed for 3 years in the area, and also works with various

Marissa Novel Daily Egyptian

A spotlight follows a drag queen covered in iridescent sequins as she graces the stage. Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party” plays, as people form a line to slip dollar bills between her breasts. Carbondale’s most famous drag queen, Blanche Du Bois, hosted her 30th birthday party and drag show Sunday night at The Wedding Garden.

Seven drag queens and kings performed at the show, the first of its kind since the official closing of Carbondale’s only gay bar, Club Traz, also known as Club 213 in May. She said the closing of Traz impacted many people, including herself, because she originally wanted to host her birthday party there. Du Bois, who has been involved in drag for 37 years, said the

Internet and online dating have affected the popularity of gay bars in the area. “You can get on the Internet and get a date; you don’t have to go to the gay bar to pick up a man,” she said. Du Bois said she has also seen a difference in clients at gay bars and drag shows in recent years. “I think that doing a drag show is more intriguing to the straight

community than the gay community because the gay community is expecting it,” she said. Dirk Borgsmiller, owner of The Wedding Garden, said Carbondale had a consistent gay bar scene since the late 1970s. He said gay bars are less popular now since gay people experience less stigma in social settings. “Nowadays gays can go anywhere, do anything and

hangout anywhere they like,” Borgsmiller said. He said now it is easier for gay people to be employed and accepted in workplaces that are not primarily gay, such as his own. “I hire the best people. That’s it,” Borgsmiller said. “I don’t care who you are, gay or not. And I have the best crew there is.” Please see DRAG · 02

Student creates social networking site Kia Smith

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Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and even Tom from Myspace and laid the foundation for social media sites. Now SIU student Jordan Jones is following in their footsteps. Jones, a sophomore from Joliet studying computer science and business management, said he created UniverCity360.com to help college students connect. “Being a freshman last year, I noticed how hard it was to meet people and find out what was going on,” he said. “I wanted to create something that had not been invented yet.”

UniverCity specializes in promoting on-campus events. About 200 SIU students use the website, Jones said. “On the site we publish a series of articles that gives a range of advice, specifically targeted to incoming freshman,” he said. “Later on down the line we want to pair the students signed up with this site with employment and internship opportunity as well.” The site’s first and only post is “How to save money in college.” Jones said his site is strictly for college students and does not allow people to sign up unless they have an .edu email address.

“Through word of mouth and people on Twitter seeing me and my team use the hashtag #DiscoverYourUniverCity, people were curious and signed up,” Jones said. Marshon Tucker, a sophomore from Chicago studying civil engineering and the chief financial officer of the company, said he expects more than 100,000 users to have accounts in the next five years. He said he wants to host several events for people to network and learn more about the site by fall 2015. Kendall Crayton, a senior from Peoria studying mining and

resource engineering, account manager and chief visionary officer for the site, said it’s simple to get the word out about a site, because it’s human nature to want to explore. “Say for example, it’s a Saturday night and you and your friends are bored,” Crayton said. “You may hear about events going on, but don’t know where they’re located. The site provides a central location for all the information you need to get the most out of your college experience.” Jones said there have been some glitches in launching the site,

which is still in its early stages. “Last spring semester, I participated in an app competition because UniverCity was originally going to be created as an app first,” he said. “However, I backtracked because I knew how to build a website better than an app. The app will still get created, but I’m using the website to figure out what features should be included or taken out of the app.” Jones said there is about $1,000 worth of work left to complete on the app version, which is set to be released next spring. Please see UNIVERCITY · 02

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Study yields full genetic snapshot of Ebola virus Deborah Netburn Los Angeles Times

It’s a murderer on a killing spree, and now it has a new — and remarkably complete — genetic mug shot. An international team of scientists has sequenced the RNA of 99 Ebola virus samples collected during the early weeks of the outbreak in Sierra Leone. The feat, described Thursday in the journal Science, gives researchers a powerful new tool in their effort to contain the deadly virus. “The genome sequence of a virus is the blueprint on which that virus is built,” said Pardis Sabeti, the Harvard

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Acting Mayor Don Monty said although he would be open to having a cultivation center or dispensary in Carbondale, “there is very little land within the city of Carbondale that

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Karen Beck, a supervisor for The Wedding Garden and former Club Traz doorkeeper, said she was 34 years old when she had her first experience at Club Traz. “There were a lot of memories there, being in the gay community and being with the kids,” she said. “I really miss the kids.” Beck said media and the push for gay marriage affected gays being accepted in the community. She said after working there for 12 years, the drag shows, while still entertaining, have become less taboo. “I’m not saying its not a fun thing anymore, it is,” she said. “It’s just different.” Melissa Ray, director of events and operations at The Wedding

University geneticist who helped oversee the study. “Diagnostics are built on knowing that sequence; vaccines are also built using genome sequences. And if you want to build those as best you can, you want to know what the virus looks like today.” Scientists are already scouring that sequence for clues to help them design effective drugs and vaccines. It could take years to find them all, said Sabeti, who studies infectious diseases at Harvard and at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Mass. For now, evidence embedded in the RNA reveals that the Ebola virus responsible for killing at least 1,552 people so far originated with a single

transmission from an animal to a human in Guinea. It also shows that this lineage, which first emerged in humans in 2013, diverged from other variants of Ebola in 2004. Sabeti and her team began sequencing Ebola samples in June, just days after the virus was detected in Sierra Leone on May 25. The results have been available to scientists on the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website since mid-June, almost as soon as the sequencing machines spit them out. “We want to enable everyone in the scientific community to look at the genetic sequences at once and crowd-source a solution,” she said.

would meet the requirements.” Du Quoin Mayor Rex Duncan has expressed interest in having a location. A Du Quoin site would cover Carbondale residents based on zoning regulations, which allow for 60 dispensaries and 21 cultivation centers statewide.

“We are interested in being a host of a plant,” Duncan said. “The state law is there will be one dispensary and one cultivation center per police headquarters. In District 13, the proximity of a cultivation center lends itself to proper supervision by state police.”

Garden and former Club Traz manager, said drag shows became more mainstream around the mid-2000s. “It’s like going to a movie or seeing a play,” she said. “It’s just a form of entertainment.” Ray said it is often easier for event venue businesses, such as The Wedding Garden, to be successful by holding special rented-out events, rather than being a primarily gay business. “I think that it’s nice to have a gay bar where people can go and feel like they are themselves,” she said. “But I know it is hard to sustain, especially in a small town.” Marissa Novel can be reached at mnovel@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @marissanovelDE or at 536-3311 ext. 268.

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Driving when you shouldn’t according to a CarInsurance.com poll. Eleven percent admitted to

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Erik Fitzgerald, a sophomore from Big Rock studying marketing, is marketing director for the company. He said he found it challenging for students to gather in a social setting. “I always desired to be a part of things bigger than myself,” he said. “When I first arrived in Carbondale, I was astonished at how difficult it was to get people to come together for events. When Jordan first introduced me to his idea, I realized how it could revolutionize the college experience.” For more information, visit www.univercity360.com. Kia Smith can be reached at ksmith@dailyegyptian.com, or on Twitter @KiaSmith__.

Had check engine light on

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Couldn’t see through snow or ice

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Staff Column

Carbondale: a love story Tony McDaniel Daily Egyptian

I hail from Belleville, a town of nearly twice the population of Carbondale. If you’re not familiar with the area, it sits a stone’s throw from St. Louis. On a clear day, the Gateway Arch is visible from certain elevated spots in town. Belleville is known for it’s great mainstreet area that runs straight through a town square that is centerpieced by a beautiful fountain. Two blocks down on East Main Street is a bar district that is a blast most nights. Leaving Belleville was hard. I lived there for 23 years. When I told my friends I was leaving for SIU, they all asked “Why do you have to go?” I would always respond with “I’ve got to chase my dreams.” After that, I would make a joke about how I asked if they’d move SIU to Belleville, but it wasn’t cost effective for the university. If Belleville sounds like a good time, it is. But you aren’t missing out. You’ve moved to the best town in Illinois. I moved to Carbondale in January knowing very little about the area and knowing even fewer people here. What I found was an accepting community, a great nightlife and an even better outdoors area. It took me little time to get acquainted with the area and the people. This town is full of people new to the area and everyone is either making or has already made a fresh start here. That makes a very welcoming atmosphere. I appreciate beauty in nature. Try to find a more aesthetically pleasing area in this state, and you can’t. Southern Illinois’

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— Tony McDaniel rolling hills and high bluffs allow for some of the most amazing scenery in the state. If you haven’t ventured outside of Carbondale yet, do so. Go spend a day hiking at Garden of the Gods or Little Grand Canyon, or even just get in your car and drive south into the Shawnee National Forest. If hiking isn’t your thing, grab your golf clubs and head to Hickory Ridge Golf Course for one of the most challenging, but best looking golf courses in the area. Regardless of how you do it, find a way to soak in the wildlife and nature this area offers, even if it just lounging around campWus lake for a lazy afternoon. When the sun sets on Carbondale, this place really comes alive! If you’re of legal age you’re in luck. There is great nightlife here. If you live in Carbondale and don’t know what to do at night, you are in luck. There is probably a bar full of like-minded people just a short walk from you. If music is your thing, you’re in a great town to see bands live. Spots like Hangar 9, Pinch Penny Pub and Copper Dragon have shows nearly every night. They sell all the adult beverages you and your friends will love, if you are 21 of course. If watching sports is your thing you are a lot like me, and again you’re in luck.

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’ve truly fallen in love with this town and the area around it. There is never a dull moment in Carbondale. It’s unlikely this will be my home forever, but I’m proud to call this place my home for the next few years.

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SIU competes in 16 Division I sports and this area is flush with great athletes. Catch a game at Saluki Stadium and see our very own Salukis face some of the best teams at the Football Championship Subdivision. At SIU Arena, become a member of the Dawg Pound and help create a raucous environment for the visiting team. SIU has brand new football, baseball, basketball and track facilities that the students help pay for with an athletic fee. This allows students access to any game, as long as they have a valid student ID. Use the opportunity to watch our Dawgs battle tooth-and-nail for the win. I’ve fallen in love with this town and the area around it. There is never a dull moment in Carbondale. It’s unlikely this will be my home forever, but I’m proud to call this place my home for the next few years. If you’re reading this as a freshman and are still adjusting, I hope I’m one of the first to say welcome to Carbondale, and enjoy your stay.

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Finish with flying colors

L ewis M arien D aiLy e gyptian Haley Johnston, 16, of Pinckneyville, douses participants with color powder Monday during the Color Me for Light 5K Run at the Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion. Johnston was named Miss Southern Illinois Outstanding Teen 2015. the previous organization disbanded. “We were very grateful for that because it’s such a prosperous fundraiser,” said Evelyn Fuqua, volunteer coordinator The Lighthouse Shelter of Marion.

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Hangar 9 introduces Local Thursdays Chase Myers Daily Egyptian

For most musicians, fame and fortune is not gained overnight. Most get their start by playing locally. Hangar 9 notices the importance of the local music scene in Carbondale and introduced Local Thursdays, giving musicians in the area a chance to perform live. With large bands coming to town on the weekends, local bands don’t always have the opportunity to play shows in the area, said Caylan Hill, event manager for Hangar. “Weekends get filled up quick with touring artists,” Hill said. “It leaves less room for local artists.” Hill said musicians are constantly moving their influences into southern Illinois because of the eclectic music scene and group of people in the area. “We did not want to squeeze out local artists. That’s not what we are about at all. We are about embracing them and providing a platform for them,” he said. “The artists here are very driven ... they’re always looking to play.” Hill said the venue not only wants to emphasize local music, but local culture and products as well, including specials on locally brewed beer. “The idea is that you are in here listening to a local band, drinking a local beer,” he said. “Carbondale is on the forefront of the evening.” Hangar 9 welcomed local bands Dam Dams, Scatter Brain Jane and Fabulous Decline as performing acts on the maiden voyage of the event. Melodic rock band Fabulous Decline reached out to Hangar 9 about playing a live show early in the fall and Local Thursdays provided the perfect opportunity, Hill said. Fabulous Decline has played several shows at venues in Carbondale

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ally bring some people in and play,” Morton said. Caylan Hill, event manager for Hangar 9, said Local Thursdays will be at least once a month for most of the fall semester.

such as Curbside and PK’s, but this was its first show at Hangar 9, lead vocalist Adam Morton said. “I think [Local Thursdays] are excellent,” Morton said. “We’ve been trying to get a show here … I’m glad to finally be able to actually bring some people in and play.” Morton said there is a lot of blues, jam and Americana music in the scene. Fabulous Decline is bringing

a different flavor that was not previously abundant, which is traditional rock and roll. “The scene around here, I see, is based around revivals of different kinds of music,” Morton said. “If you are an eclectic listener, then a show with two or three bands is great.” The fall is looking pretty busy for the band. They have several live shows planned in the Car-

bondale area as well as a six-song debut album due to release in the near future, along with some video work, Morton said. “We try and play Carbondale at least once a month, because right now we are trying to build a fan base,” he said. “We don’t mind walking away with empty pockets as long as we have a lot of people there to hear us.”

Hill said to expect Local Thursdays once a month at Hangar for most of the fall semester, sometimes two depending on how many Thursdays are available, with no cover charge.

Chase Myers can be reached by email at cmyers@dailyegyptian. com, on Twitter @chasemyers_DE or at 536-3311 ext. 273

‘If I Stay’ should leave it to the book Jacob Pierce Daily Egyptian

When it comes to book adaptations, it seems only fair that they are judged solely on the film and not in comparison to the novel it comes from. With that in mind, “If I Stay” (Rated PG-13; 107 min) is still a terrible adaptation. “If I Stay” is a teen drama adaptation directed by R.J. Cutler, staring Chloe Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, and Stacy Keach. Mia Hall is in an automobile accident, killing her family and putting her in a coma. She soon

discovers her spirit has left her body and is confined to the hospital. Once she learns the status of her family, Mia has a decision to make. Should she stay or should she go? This film fails on pretty much everything it tries to do. There is absolutely no chemistry between Moretz, her family and boyfriend. It is unclear whether that is because of the terrible dialogue or generic scenes this film gives or the cardboard acting some of the acts do. One of the worst things about the film is the focus on the absence in chemistry between Mia and Adam, played by

Jamie Blackley. Cliché romantic teen drama scenes take away from Moretz’s performance. There are a few points where the film veers off from this tired storyline. In those moments, we are given a little glance into a much better film. Keach, who plays Mia’s grandfather, gives his little role as much as he can give and even elevates it. The movie seemed to follow an interesting plot. It was becoming an emotional teen drama focused on the family dynamic, suffering and dealing with death. Then the director said, “Wait. That was way too

interesting.” The plot of “If I stay” is a lie. A lie, perpetrated by not only the trailer for this film, but also by every website with a plot description for this movie. The plot described is one of a much more interesting film in an alternate universe. One where this film is loved just as much as a film like “The Fault in Our Stars” or “Romeo and Juliet.” This film instead is about a girl who gets in a car accident, whose family dies, and is between death and life and must decide where to go. But instead of reminiscing on life with her family, boyfriend,

and music, she tends to focus on her boyfriend and this film becomes a “The Fault in Our Stars” copycat. Do not see “If I Stay.” Go watch Breakfast Club for the hundredth time. Go give “The Fault in our Stars” a chance. “Dazed and Confused” is at Family Video waiting for you. Only see this movie if you have to or are fan of the book and want to give it a try.

Jacob Pierce can be reached at jpierce@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @Jacob Pierce1_DE or at 536-3311 ext. 273

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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Today’s Birthday (09/02/14). Celebrate together. Mercury enters Libra today, for three weeks of profitable

networking. Build partnership this year by sharing dreams. Visualize desired results, partnerships and career. Include practices for mental, physical and spiritual health. Creative communications empower through autumn. Action shifts homeward this winter. Financial shakeups lead to educational exploration this spring. Grow resiliency. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 — Don’t be distracted by unproven methods. For about three weeks with Mercury in Libra, rely on experts. Your mate is full of good ideas. Network and grow connections. Fantasies aren’t to be relied upon. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 — You’re entering a creative phase. Streamline your routine over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. You can find lots of ways to simplify. Consider an outrageous request. Get practical with an idealist. Offer encouragement. Gemini (May 21-June 20)

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the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra). You’re passionate about buying something nice. You can think of new ways to make money. Write down the best ideas. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 7 — Postponeromance and unnecessary expense. Creative work pays well over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra). Write down your best moneymaking ideas. Upgrade technology for excellent service. Invest in efficiency. Research before buying. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 — Discuss home changes. Work could interfere with travel. Meet virtually instead. Get into planning in private over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. Finish up old business. Listen to your inner voice. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 — Pay bills before spending on frills. Your popularity is increasing. You’re excellent at speaking to groups over the next few weeks, with Mercury in Libra. Talk about what’s

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needed, and crowdsource solutions. Consensus comes easier. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 — Attain leadership through education. You’ll have lots of profitable ideas over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Libra. New opportunities arise. Public speaking impacts your professional status... share your experience. Make sure to get enough water. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 — Wait for the best deal. Over the next three weeks (with Mercury in Libra), expand your territory. Ask probing questions to satisfy your growing curiosity. Use available research avenues to your advantage. Keep legal issues in mind. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 —Plan a dream vacation. For the next three weeks with Mercury in Libra, keep close track of earnings and expenses. Explore resources and develop logical plans for sharing and saving. Use this time to implement change.

Sports

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Fresh start for Iannotti at SIU Tony McDaniel Daily Egyptian

Saluki football had Kory Faulkner calling the signals this time last year, and SIU’s current quarterback was down the depth chart at a different university. Junior quarterback Mark Iannotti transferred to SIU from Eastern Michigan University in the spring ahead of spring practices. Iannotti said the situation at EMU deteriorated quickly leading to his decision to transfer. “Halfway through the season at Eastern Michigan one of my best friends on the team, Demarius Reed, got shot and killed,” he said. “A couple weeks after that, our head coach got fired.” Iannotti’s high school coach, Mark Stilling, contacted Iannotti after the loss of his teammate to find out how he was doing. Iannotti told Stilling he wasn’t handling the situation well. Stilling told Iannotti SIU was looking to replace Kory Faulkner and AJ Hill after the two quarterback’s eligibility was up at SIU. Iannotti said he jumped at the opportunity to transfer. “I just wanted a chance to come in and compete somewhere to kind of get away from everything up there,” Iannotti said. “The opportunity came up for me to transfer and I hopped on it and never looked back.” Iannotti moved to SIU in time for the start of spring practices, his first chance to break into the roster. SIU quarterbacks coach Nick Hill said Iannotti grasped the Salukis’ system quickly. “One of his best attributes I think is that he is a quick learner,” he said. “He really just engulfs himself in the playbook. He’s a knowledgeable kid with the game. I bounce ideas off of him.” Iannotti was thrown into a three-way quarterback battle this spring with junior Matt Vincent and sophomore Ryan West. West was the only quarterback on the SIU roster with significant playing time in Division I at the time. Iannotti was impressive during the spring, leading all Saluki passers with 424 passing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Senior tight end MyCole Pruitt said Iannotti immediately fit in with the rest of the team. “As soon as he came in you could just tell he was a stand up guy,” Pruitt said. “He was just ready to come in and work as hard as he could to earn that spot.” Heading into preseason practices this fall, the quarterback race was narrowed to Iannotti and West after Vincent injured his hand during the offseason. A few weeks before SIU’s first game against Taylor University Iannotti was officially named the starter by head football coach Dale Lennon. Prior to the 2014 season, Iannotti attempted just one pass with the Eagles of Eastern Michigan. The lack of playing time before coming to SIU makes the junior quarterback an unknown player to the rest of the teams around the Missouri Valley Football Conference. “I love being the underdog and no one really having the expectations for me, so I can go out there and prove myself,” he said. “I like the pressure that it brings and I think I’m going to turn a lot of faces.” Iannotti is no longer a completely unknown quarterback. In his first game as a Saluki against Taylor, the Schaumburg native was 11 for 16 with 181 yards and 2 touchdowns. Iannotti said the lifestyle in southern Illinois fits him well and he feels more at home here than he did in Ypsilanti, Mich. “I’m a big country boy, and the southern hospitality here is starting to kick in,” he said. “I like the barbeque and everything going on around here…everybody is a lot more friendly like the guys on the team and at the academic center. Everyone is just a lot more welcoming here.” As for Iannotti’s former teammates at Eastern Michigan, he said they all think it’s about time he is a starting quarterback. Iannotti will continue his young career with the Salukis on Saturday at 6 p.m. when SIU will play Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Tony McDaniel can be reached at tmcdaniel@dailyegyptian.com, on Twitter @tonymcdanielDE or at 536-3311 ext. 256

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United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series race Saturday at the Du Quoin State fairgrounds.

Ruggapalooza Throwdown

I an M ullen D aIly e gyptIan Players on Illinois State University Men’s Rugby Club work to bring down a player form the St. Louis Royals Rugby Football Club Saturday during the 15th annual Ruggapalooza. The St. Louis Royals Rugby Football Club won the Rugbypalooza tournament in Carbondale at Parrish Park.

Fredriksson’s history speaks high volumes Aaron Graff Daily Egyptian

It took one Saluki volleyball player nearly two months longer to arrive in Carbondale than the rest of the team. Freshman outside hitter Nellie Fredriksson comes from Sweden, where she became the youngest player to play in the Elitserien League. The Elitserien is the highest volleyball division in Sweden. “I’ve been playing in it since I was 14,” Fredriksson said. “It gets kind of old.” Fredriksson said when she started, the closest player in age to her was 17, but there were players that were older than 25. She said some were getting paid, but she couldn’t because she was still in school. She was the captain of the junior national team from 2007 to 2013 and played in eight matches for the Swedish senior national team. She was named the best Scandinavian spiker in 2009 and 2010. Fredriksson said she dreamed of playing at the collegiate level in America because her former Elitserien teammate Whitney Turner expressed to Fredriksson how much she learned. Turner played for Northeastern University from 2003 to 2006, where she was ninth all-time with 1,085 kills. Fredriksson said it’s a higher playing level than the Elitserien League because she is learning new techniques. She said she only learned how to hit and pass in Sweden. “It’s more intense,” Frediksson said. “You have two [matches] a day. We don’t have that. We only have one, and then we wait another week and we have one more. Here, it’s like game, game, game, game.” Fredriksson said when coach Justin Ingram made the recruiting trip to Sweden, it made her 100 percent sure she wanted to come to SIU. “I think it’s important, in some cases for sure, to not just engage with the student athlete, but also the folks,” Ingram said. “It’s valuable for them to see who their daughter is going to be trained by.” Ingram said the trip cost about the same as a trip to somewhere else in America, but SIU administration had to approve more because it was out of the country.

“That’s impressive on their part, to trust that making a trip over there is going to be worth it for one athlete,” Ingram said. “We’re pretty ecstatic about the support level of SIU and our ability to do things like that.” Ingram said Fredriksson was close to committing last fall, but once the season started they lost some communication. He said once he had a recruiting opportunity in January, he made the trip. “Our current team is the most important thing,” Ingram said. “Recruiting is next after that. We needed to make sure the team was good in the fall, and that’s what we did.” Ingram said international athletes tend to arrive later than American’s because it’s a longer process. International students have to send their transcripts and apply like any other student, but they also have to apply for visa’s, which takes extra time. The team has five international athletes, including sophomore setter/ hitter Meg Viggars from England. Viggars said her transition was scary at first, but she got used to it quickly. “I love being away from home,” Viggars said. Fredriksson said she is homesick. She said she misses her family and speaking her own language. She said she tries to text her loved ones at home every day, but it’s hard because of the time commitment and the time difference. Fredriksson hopes to Skype with her family every Sunday. Fredriksson said arriving late was a disadvantage because she had to adjust quickly to a new sleeping schedule. “I have a headache still,” Fredriksson said. “The time difference was really hard at the beginning. Sweden is seven hours before us.” Fredriksson said her teammates and coaches here have helped make the transition by welcoming her, and she isn’t afraid to ask them when she needs help. “I think it’s always important to speak to internationals,” Viggars said. “Especially when you are an international, so they know what it’s about and what America is like.”