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GEO strike moves into second week The GEO

strike: a detailed overview BY JESSICA BERBEY ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEWS EDITOR

After 11 hours of contract negotiations with the University administration failed, the Graduate Employees’ Organization began to strike for tuition waivers, health care and wage increases at 8 a.m. last Monday morning. On Feb. 25, Andreas Cangellaris, vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost, released a statement saying the University has “made generous and serious proposals that address (the GEO’s) concerns.” “We are ready to resume the bargaining process and we hope we will reach an agreement that ends the strike as quickly as possible,” Cangellaris said. Cangellaris said the University and the GEO have made significant progress toward a final agreement. “We want to ensure Illinois’ sustainable excellence in graduate education and research by remaining competitive in attracting the most talented, hard-working and brightest graduate students in the world,” Can-

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Graduate students protest the University administration’s stance on the contract between the University and the Graduate Employees’ Organization. The GEO has been on strike for a week now. According to University spokeswoman Robin Kaler, 27 classes were canceled and 66 were relocated to buildings not being picketed. The GEO is hoping for tuition waivers, affordable health care and wage increases after this strike. According to the GEO’s Twitter, Friday marked the longest strike in University history and the organization’s 200th day since its contract expired.

Anti-Semitic bias still excluded from ballot BY CORI LIPPERT STAFF WRITER

A petition to recognize anti-Semitism as an independent category on the Office of Student Conflict Resolution bias report was unable to make the student referendum ballot. The bias report does not allow students to mark anti-Semitism under a certain category, said Moshe Gross, senior in LAS and one of the students behind the petition. Since Judaism is considered both a religion and an ethnicity, it does not fit under any certain category, which means it is considered as unknown to the University.

“Wanting to protect students against anti-Semitic attacks or anti-Semitism in general on campus is really important, but I think that this particular definition is really dangerous because it includes any negative targeting or negative critique of the Jewish state or the Israeli state,” said Samantha Brotman, membership manager at Jewish Voice for Peace. Many Jewish students on campus will be recorded as anti-Semitic under this definition because there are many Jewish students on campus who have legitimate criticisms SEE ISRAEL | 3A

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Concerns rise over strike cost Graduate employees on strike

BY OLIVIA WELSHANS STAFF WRITER

As contract negotiations between the University and the Graduate Employees’ Organization continue, and as the GEO’s strike moves into its second week, students are experiencing class cancellations and other negative side effects. According to information collected across colleges, a total of 466 classes were canceled in the first week of the strike. These class cancellations have led some students to consider demanding possible refunds or compensation from the University, as well as knowing how money withheld from graduate employees will be used. Robin Kaler, associate chancellor for public affairs, said the administration has no plans to offer compensation or refunds to undergraduate students for classes they have had canceled. “Giving refunds is not helpful. What is helpful is delivering education,” Kaler said. Gus Wood, co-president of the GEO, said picket lines and strikers have been increasingly disruptive to education, shutting down buildings and class meetings. He said, though, they have accomplished what they set out to

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*Based on four average hours worked per day at an average of $23.87 per hour

$6,397.16 $9,738.96 $13,844.60 $16,518.04 $8,211.28

$54,710.04 Week’s total

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do by emphasizing the importance of teaching assistants. “We have multiple members and undergrads posting on social media on how their professors don’t know how to (use the) technology or how the professor needs the TA,” Wood said. Kaler said the University is attempting to keep classes going during the strike by moving classes from picketed buildings, offering online

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classes or getting substitute teachers. Some students, like LAS sophomore Lauren Castaneda, said they think attempts by the University to continue classes have been insufficient. Castaneda said she feels students should be entitled to some type of compensation for cancellations and the decrease in education quality. “I personally paid for my classes out-of-pocket. I work

hard to pay for my classes,” Castaneda said. “Just knowing that I can’t go to them and I am still paying for them, I definitely think we should be refunded.” Other students are not sure compensation for students is the right option. Andrea Baldwin, senior in LAS, said refunds for students might not be feasible, but something

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Polar Plunge, Donut Dash are coming to campus BY NIANI SCOTT STAFF WRITER

The University is hosting the Polar Plunge and Donut Dash on March 10 to fundraise for Special Olympics athletes from central Illinois. Participants of the Polar Plunge can raise or donate $100 by diving into a frozen retention pool, while participants for the Donut Dash can raise or donate $30 to run in a 5k race. During the race, participants can stop along the trail at donut stops. A minute will be deducted for each time the runner stops. This year, the University student who raises the most money in the Polar Plunge will receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the second place winner will receive $500. The Polar Plunge and Donut Dash are premier fundraisers for the Special Olympics, said Vanessa Duncan, area director of the East Central Illinois branch of the cause. “My favorite thing is the Donut Dash... I like eating the donuts,” said Emmerson Hjort, ambassador of Polar Plunge and global messenger of Special Olympics Illinois. Kathleen Williams, mother of Hjort and speech pathologist, said the money raised will go toward rent for practice venues, medals, meals and leadership training. “(The money) stays

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local,” Williams said. “There’s little federal funding for Special Olympics, so the fundraising that is done through the Polar Plunge is extremely important to keep programs going and to expand programs.” Hjort, a high school student with Down syndrome, is one of the athletes who benefitted from past Polar Plunges and Donut Dashes hosted by the University. Hjort is involved in gymnastics, snowshoeing, track and field, softball and golf. “I am an active person, and I know what I am capable of doing,” Hjort said. As the ambassador of

the program, Hjort chooses the theme for and personally participates in the Polar Plunge every year. The theme this year will be “Disco.” “She picks the theme, and we all dress up, which is part of the fun,” Williams said. “We spend several months preparing and making costumes, searching all over for bits and pieces.” The difference between the Polar Plunge hosted by the University and those hosted by others is it uses a retention pond instead of a lake. Williams said that makes it harder because it’s easier to just run into the lake instead of stepping into the pond,

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UI in top 25 for Fulbright THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

The University is among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2017-18 academic year, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright program is an international educational exchange program that provides opportunities to U.S. students, artists, young professionals and scholars to study, research and teach English abroad. The program also provides opportunities for foreign students to study, research and teach foreign languages in the United States. “It’s really a special program. Some students do research, and some of them work on their master’s degrees," said David Schug, director of the National and International Scholarships Program at the University. "In any case, Fulbright interests students who show that they have good potential to be doing any one of those things." Thirteen students from the University received Fulbright awards for the 20172018 academic year, placing the University among the top 25 universities and top 10 public institutions in numbers of student grantees.

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COST may need to be done depending on the length of the strike. “I think if the strike were to last longer in the sense that it was going to greatly affect undergraduate education, then there would be an issue,” Baldwin said. “I don’t know if compensation is the (solution) for that. That would be

Schug said the root of the program is based on students from other countries coming to the United States on Fulbright scholarships and sharing their cultures, while American students go overseas and do the same thing. “They are doing projects, but they're also serving as ambassadors for the U.S.,” he said. Schug said being a Fulbright scholar offers an opportunity to not only excel academically, but also to grow emotionally and professionally. “I’ve been following students’ experiences and the interesting people that they are meeting, and the friendships that they've made, and the skills that they’ve gained; the language, knowledge, the independence, the joys and the pains, and the learning curve for those who are teaching English in a culture that they are unfamiliar with — those are all great learning experiences that our students are having,” he said. The application for students and recent alumni to pursue studies, fine arts, research or English teaching assistantships under the Fulbright program for the 2019-2020 academic year will open April 2. news@dailyillini.com

very difficult. But they have to come up with some type of agreement.” The situation seen here is being paralleled elsewhere. On Feb. 28, The Huffington Post reported that lecturers across colleges in the United Kingdom were on strike. Fourteen days of striking over four weeks caused many classes to be canceled, leading students to demand refunds. Different from the

Campus bleeds green for a day

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Students dressed in green walk by KAM’s to celebrate Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day on March 2. The University administration and Champaign, Urbana and University police departments took many measures to ensure the students’ safety.

administration’s approach to the GEO strike, however, the British government recently announced it would back students in their calls for compensation, according to the article. Another concern among students is how the money withheld from TAs and graduate students will be used. Based on information reported by colleges across campus and by Kaler, the number of

graduate employees withholding their labor increased throughout the first week of the GEO’s strike, dipping on Friday. The total amount of pay withheld from strikers has continued to rise, since the University is not paying employees while they are on strike, Kaler said. According to the University’s human resources website, on average, a graduate employee is paid $23.87

per hour and earns approximately $2,145.34 monthly. The average number of hours worked per week is 20 hours, which, divided by five work days a week, equals approximately four hours of work per day. Using this information and the approximate number of strikers per day, by the end of the first strike week, the amount of pay withheld from graduate employees on

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of Israel. This could limit the academic freedom of students on campus, Brotman said. Gross said the University does not track exactly how many incidents involving anti-Semitism have happened, if they are significant or something needs to be doneabout them. He said one incident that stuck out to him was the vandalization of the Chabad Menorah. He said the Menorah has been vandalized multiple times, which led to the Illini Chabad Center for Jewish Life getting a new one. “I am hoping that it’s not that common and you don’t have those things that often, but at the end of the day, we don’t necessarily know that because we haven’t really been tracking that,” Gross said. This petition is not really about Israel entirely, Gross said. It is more about the overarching theme of anti-Semitism. According to the Bias Assessment and Response Team website, BART will gather any additional information on the report, review it and determine what steps should be taken. They will then design a response plan based on the information gathered. The BART team may respond to reported incidents with an educational conversation, mediation, education referrals, resolution agreements or reference of it to other offices or programs. Any report that violates the student code will be sent to the Student Discipline System. If there were other specific categories on the bias report list, such as anti-Black racism, Islam-

Monday

The GEO picketed several locations on campus, including the Henry Administration Building, Altgeld Hall, the English Building, Lincoln Hall and the Foreign Languages Building. Around noon, strikers gathered in front of Foellinger Auditorium and led a rally, where a guest speaker, State Rep. Carol Ammons, supported their fight for fair contracts. “If we do not fight to protect working-class people, if we do not fight to protect students here at the University, if we do not prevail as the GEO, this will ripple across these United States; this is a big deal,” Ammons said.

Tuesday

Rallies were held outside the Swanlund Administration Building and Foellinger Auditorium, while members continued to picket University buildings. According to a press release sent out by the GEO, “Day two of the Graduate Employees’ Organization strike proved that the GEO is committed to stand together until the UIUC administration is ready to bargain in good faith.” The release said over 2,000 undergraduate students in the College of Engineering were not in class because the teaching assistants who led the classes were striking. Gus Wood, co-president of the GEO, said the length of the strike is indefinite as they will continue to strike and picket until the University and the GEO reach a fair contract. “We have not heard one word from the University

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Members of the GEO protest on Wright Street on Feb. 26. The GEO has been striking for a week, and both the University and the GEO will continue to bargain for an agreement.

administration. Every day that they wait is another day that the strike grows stronger,” Wood said. “The ball is in their court to call us back to the table.”

Wednesday

Close to 1,000 people rallied in front of Foellinger Auditorium and then proceeded to the Beckman Institute for a follow-up rally later in the day. Protesters also made their way to the North Quad and to the I-Hotel and Conference Center, where they disrupted the Agriculture Technology Innovation Summit.

Thursday

The GEO proposed its demands in a statement Thursday morning.

The proposed demands included at least a month’s job notice, modest wages, reduction in mystery fees, guaranteed access to health care, resources for families and guaranteed tuition waivers for GEO members. They continued to picket buildings on the Main Quad and held another rally in conjunction. In a prepared statement to The Daily Illini, University spokeswoman Robin Kaler said: “According to the mediator, the GEO has not expressed a willingness to return to the bargaining table. Since the GEO announced its intention to strike, the GEO has made no attempt to contact the University to resume negotiations.”

Friday

After remaining publicly silent about the GEO’s strike for the duration of the week, the University addressed the strike in a Massmail sent Friday afternoon. In the Massmail, Cangellaris said the University’s top priority is protecting students’ academic experience. “We will continue the bargaining process, and we hope we will reach an agreement that ends the strike as quickly as possible,” Cangellaris said. “We are taking the necessary steps to minimize the disruption of instruction, to ensure your course objectives are met and to ensure timely grading.” jberbe3@dailyillini.com

strike totaled approximately $54,710. Baldwin said she was concerned with how money withheld from graduate employees would be used, if not for education. “I wonder what they will use that money for,” Baldwin said. “Will it go toward more academics or will it go toward a cause we don’t know about?” okw2@dailyillini.com

“Define it as what antiSemitism is — discrimination against or mistreatment of Jews for being Jewish.” SAMANTHA BROTMAN MEMBERSHIP MANAGER AT JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE

ophobia, homophobia and transphobia, then it is okay to say anti-Semitism is a missing part of the list, Brotman said. “(However), define it as what anti-Semitism is — discrimination against or mistreatment of Jews for being Jewish. Spreading conspiracy theories about Jews controlling the world, Jews controlling the media, Jews controlling the finances of the banks of the world, that is anti-Semitic,” Brotman said. “Israel is a state, not a religion, it should be held accountable as a state, not a religion.” Brotman said the report itself may need to be reworked if anti-Semitic acts can not be reported as religious discrimination. This petition failed to get enough signatures due to a number of reasons, Gross said. Supporters also attempted to go through the Illinois Student Government but were unable to get it added to the meeting schedule in time. coridl2@dailyillini.com

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Recent protests display power in social media SAKETH VASAMSETTI COLUMNIST

eb. 14 was an important day for many. Perhaps most important for those who tragically experienced the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting firsthand. That week carried grief unlike any other as the lives of 17 students and staff were lost by the end of that nightmare. However, the following week held a different type of feeling. Sean Rameswaram, host of the Vox podcast “Today, Explained,” described it simply: “Something changed this week.” He goes on to explain the impact the students from Stoneman Douglas, and from those all over Florida, have had since the shooting. CNN hosted a town hall where the survivors of the shooting met with the National Rifle Association and voiced their needs. However, several days of unwavering protest, demonstration and voiced distaste with current legislation were likely the only reason that town hall meeting was granted in the first place. The students who rallied together took a few

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steps forward in a debate that has been going on for years, and the turnaround for their voices to be heard was sooner than anyone expected. What was most amazing about this was that at the front of these movements were students, all mostly in high school. Eighteen

years of age or younger with a majority of those who can’t even vote yet. It was these young students who are stereotyped as millennials, who are “special snowflakes,” who cry about everything and who have it easy in society. But the cries of those who demanded action at the

town hall and at the meeting with President Donald Trump were real, filled with anger and discontent at the lack of action. It’s true that a majority of the time, those kids on Twitter or Instagram may seem cancerous and perceived to make outrageous claims about cur-

rent political issues. But when the time came, they stepped up and demanded answers. And although they didn’t really get what they wanted to hear, they took important steps forward. The Graduate Employees’ Organization took a similar stand this past

week at the University, holding a strike after unsatisfactory progress with their contracts. As a means of finding an immediate resolution, many graduate teaching assistants have canceled classes and office hours, looking to make sure their impact is noticed. These drastically different events are comparable in urgency. Repeated disappointments and failure to make change will boil into large-scale action as such. Orlando, Las Vegas, Sutherland Springs, Sandy Hook and too many more. We’re told many times to go out and to vote to bring change; however, the students of Parkland have proven otherwise. The sheer volume of social media that was dedicated to the influx of discussions regarding gun control led to so many people voicing their opinions. Opening up to that large-scale discussion was the first step, and the goal from here on should be to continue the momentum. Whether it’s through physical protest or building a social media presence, students should move forward together. Saketh is a sophomore in LAS. ssv2@dailyillini.com

Appreciate old campus buildings ELLEN BARCZAK COLUMNIST

T BRIAN BAUER THE DAILY ILLINI

Graduate Employees’ Organization members strike on the Main Quad on Feb. 26. The members are striking for fair wages, tuition waivers and health care.

Strike bad for admissions “What do we want?!” demands megaphone. A chorus of graduates COLUMNIST scream: “Fair pay!” “When do we want it?!” asks megaphone. he administration has “Now!” they respond. shattered the future of You ask one of the many this University. beanie-clad GEO members By allowin g a strike to walking around what all the even take place, especialnoise is about. She tells you ly now when prospective the Graduate Employees’ graduate students are in Organization at the Unithe process of making their versity is on strike, fighting decisions, they have guaran- for fair wages and tuition teed the loss of many great waivers. candidates. You think to yourself: The Picture this: You are a GEO actually has to fight to prospective graduate stulive above the poverty level? dent visiting campus. You Maybe the University is not have always imagined puryour best option after all, suing your higher degrees and besides, you were also at this University. The day accepted by both Purdue you choose to tour your and UW-Madison. dream school is a cool, fogWhy would any sane gy Wednesday at the end of graduate student choose February. to attend a university that The Alma Mater guards refuses to fairly compenthe entrance of the Main sate its graduate employees Quad, looking especially while simultaneously withdull in the misty, gray light. holding tuition waivers? As you walk toward her, she Without basic necessities seems to stare you down, such as these, I doubt the glaring at you with empty, University can attract the bronze eyes. high caliber of graduate stuYou hear shouting from dent it searches for. farther in and decide to According to data gathinvestigate. Upon roundered by U.S. News, nearly ing the edge of Altgeld Hall, 20 percent of all classes at a cacophony of sounds the University are taught assaults your ears. by graduate students. Many Walking in circles and more courses are assisted chanting like the conga line by teacher’s assistants and from hell are graduate stuother GEO members. If the dents, banging on buckets quality of these crucial eduand making as much noise cators drops, the quality of as possible. the University will certainly Someone shouts into a fall as well. megaphone: “Who are we?!” It is safe to say that if this “GEO!” yells the conga should occur, the Univerline. sity will also lose many LUCAS OSWALD

students and professors to other schools that still hold reputations for excellent education, and this institution will settle into a steady decline. The GEO members are the backbone of the University and most of its programs and courses. To not pay them well enough to incentivize them to stay at this University is educational suicide. I understand that the University is currently attempting to fill a massive hole in its funding. However, I do not see how forcing potential graduate students, and by extension paying undergraduate students wishing to be taught by top TAs and course assistants, away from our doors helps. In the long run, not yielding to the reasonable demands of the GEO, leaving them no choice but to strike, will cost the University dearly. An administration that completely disregards the destruction it has caused to the educational system of the University it runs cannot care in the slightest about its students, both graduate and otherwise. This issue affects all of us. We cannot stand by and allow the administration to drag our University through the mud. Who am I? An undergraduate. What do I want? Fair pay for my GEO teachers. And when do I want it? Now. Lucas is a sophomore in LAS. loswald2@dailyillini.com

he University celebrated turning 150 years old last year. Though compared with schools in Europe or the East Coast this anniversary may seem paltry or insignificant, as a native of Illinois, it fills me with pride and implores me to consider the history of this exceptional institution. I’ve heard quite a few students here grumble about the old buildings, especially on the Main Quad. And while it is true that Altgeld, built in 1897, smells eerily similar to my grandparents’ basement on a humid day, I find myself often in awe of the history the buildings hold. I’m not talking about the formal history of the halls around campus or about the architectural significance and beauty of them, although there is no shortage of either. When I see a building that looks a bit worn from the weather with creaky wooden floors and perhaps an antique aroma, I don’t see it as run-down and old. I see it as loved. Loved by the students

who attended lectures, who took midterms, who cried in the bathrooms after long and frustrating days. Loved by the professors who gave the gift of knowledge to their students, who completed groundbreaking research, who toiled grading papers for hours. When it comes to serious studying, I head to the Main Library. The building has been in use since 1926 and is one of my favorite places on campus, mainly for its stairs. It may seem a bit silly, but I judge the authenticity of an old building by how worn its steps are: a bit warped and smooth in the middle, a bit faded in such a way you can see the path everyone takes. It’s no secret that college is no cakewalk. It is a journey often defined by countless hours of hard work, some punctuated with enlightenment, some with frustration. Walking up and down those stairs, though, reminds me of all who have come before, all those who have completed the journey successfully, going on to live meaningful lives. A historic fixture of campus that is not a building, however, is Alma Mater. Originally

placed behind Foellinger Auditorium in 1929, the statue now rests outside of Altgeld with two inscriptions: “To thy happy children of the future, those of the past send greetings,” and “Her children arise up and all her Blessed” (Proverbs 31-28.) The quotes put into words the sentiment one feels when walking up those well-traversed steps: We did it, and so can you. Whatever your beliefs or faith background are, it does seem a comforting notion that those who have come before you cheer you on and wish for your success. Especially at an institution with as much history as this one, it is difficult to disregard the shadows of successful alumni in which one lives. So maybe next time you’re walking through the creaky floors of the English Building, strolling past the gorgeous Busey-Evans Residence Hall or trudging up the stairs of the Main Library, take a minute to breathe in the history, to remember those who have come before you and to remind yourself that you can do it, too. Ellen is a freshman in LAS. ellenmb2@dailyillini.com

KENYON EDMOND THE DAILY ILLINI

The inside of Altgeld Hall, located at 1409 W. Green St. Columnist Ellen Barczak says old campus building, like Altgeld, should be seen as loved rather than worn and run-down. She says these buildings represent students and professors who worked and spent time there.

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RSO helps grant wishes for children with illnesses Wish Makers raises money for, supports Make-A-Wish BY MEGAN BRADLEY STAFF WRITER

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has a lasting impact on children with illnesses. Lindsey Panozzo, sophomore in AHS, received her own wish about six years ago. After being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Panozzo’s wish to go to Hawaii with her family was granted. Panozzo now gives back to Make-A-Wish by advocating for the organization as much as she can and becoming involved in various fundraising efforts that will support Make-AWish. One organization on campus that Panozzo is involved with is the Wish Makers RSO. “We raise money for Make-A-Wish so Make-AWish can do all the amazing things it does,” Panozzo said. “They’re founded on volunteers who spend so much time trying to organize this and they do it because they love it.” She said Wish Makers hosts fundraising events to get people involved, in order to help those with life-threatening conditions and to bring people together. Panozzo wants Wish Makers to receive the attention she believes the RSO deserves because Make-A-Wish has such a profound impact on kids and their families. Wish Makers welcomes anyone who wants to join. Joining only requires students attend biweekly meetings and participate in various fundraisers, such as different restaurant partnerships on Green Street, sales on the Main Quad or a Joe’s fundraiser that they sell wristbands for. All the money the RSO raises goes directly to Make-A-Wish Illinois. “The way it works, it used to be where they matched you to a specific kid, but they’ve switched it now so it’s an adopt-a-wish pro-

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Natalia Wojnowski, Julia Bastow and Ema Khan at the Make-A-Wish office in Chicago. Wish Makers is an RSO on campus that partners with The Make-A-Wish Foundation to help give hope and happiness to children with life-threatening illnesses.

cess, so the money you raise goes towards whatever wishes they’re granting at the time,” said Natalia Wojnowski, senior in LAS and co-president of Wish Makers. Wish Makers is also given the opportunity to work with wish families in the Champaign-Urbana area. If there is a local child who receives a wish, Wish Makers can host the going-away party for the wish family. Make-A-Wish has helped many families and is a way to give hope to children with illnesses. Ema Khan, junior in LAS and the Wish Makers fundraising director, said their philosophy is: Hope is medicine. “It’s hard to find things that make you happy when you’re sick and going through something so dif-

ficult,” Panozzo said. Pa nozzo a lso sa id that knowing she had an upcoming wish while she was undergoing treatment helped her have hope throughout the process. Make-A-Wish also has an impact on families of kids with illnesses, which then inspires them to join Wish Makers on campus. Both Wojnowski and Julia Bastow, freshman in DGS and the other co-president of Wish Makers, joined Wish Makers because they were personally touched by Make-A-Wish through having friends or family receive wishes. Bastow said her cousin, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at 15 years old, was a wish kid. However, she was unable to follow through with her wish because she died.

“It was something very exciting for her and it was something light in a dark situation,” Bastow said. “And then Make-A-Wish actually gave all of us, her family members, a necklace with her name and the brain cancer ribbon and a cross, and it was just a really nice gesture that will stick with our family.” Aside from fundraising, Wish Makers hosts meetings where they participate in Make-A-Wish events, such as writing letters for the Macy’s Believe Campaign, in which Macy’s will donate $1 per letter written to Make-A-Wish. The RSO has also taken trips, such as visiting the Chicago Make-A-Wish office. “I think my favorite memory was when we all met up in Chicago and we

went to the Make-A-Wish office that oversees all of Illinois’ Make-A-Wish and Wish Makers on campus, and it was just super cool to see the impact they make,” Khan said. “They had stars on the wall with every wish that’s ever been granted in Illinois.” This year, Wish Makers is having a wish week on April 23-27. They will have events every day, such as a movie showing, food fundraisers and a check presentation, where they will give the check to Make-A-Wish to show all the work they have put in this year. After wish week, Wish Makers will also participate in Walk for Wishes in May. Wish Makers has a team that will be participating in the event as well as helping Make-A-Wish

with some of its planning. The RSO tries to host events that will make people feel engaged and connected to the cause, because that is how they can raise the most money. The impact that MakeA-Wish and Wish Makers can have on wish families is the most important part of the organization and something that they try to make others aware of. “I just try to get involved and show people how my wish impacted me and how it’s impacted my family even six years later, because if people can see my experience with it, then they’ll want to help,” Panozzo said, “I love being involved because then I see how I can help other people with it.” meganmb2@dailyillini.com

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD Across

1 Scuttlebutt 7 ___ Fridays (restaurant chain) 10 Slob’s creation 14 Hedy in Hollywood 15 Dessert topper from a can 17 And others, in a bibliography 18 Estrange 19 Org. for Penguins and Ducks 20 Wintry coating 22 Vice president Spiro 23 Cunning 25 Spill the beans 28 Online source for health info 30 Take a stab at 34 “Ye olde” place to browse 36 Up to, as a particular time 37 Govern 38 Goopy roofing material 39 High U.S. Navy rank 42 Farrow in films 43 Building annexes 45 Particle with a charge 46 Thief 48 Students’ simulation of global diplomacy, informally 50 Arctic abode 51 “Scram!” 53 Sleepover attire, informally 55 Twisty curves 58 The “P” of PRNDL 60Scanned lines on a pkg. 62 Diminish the work force … or a literal hint to the answers to the four starred clues 65 Deficiency in red blood cells

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1 “Galveston” singer Campbell 2 Inauguration Day vows 3 *“Crazy to run into you here!” 4 Erie Canal mule of song 5 Blue or hazel eye part 6 *Newspapers or magazines 7 Fish with a heavy net 8 Form of some shampoo

9 Amin exiled from Uganda 10 One circulating at a party 11 “Trainspotting” actor McGregor 12 Building lot 13 Spurt forcefully 16 Gave a hand 21 Brit. resource for writers 24 “You betcha!” 26 Den 27 *Contest for an areawide seat 29 Controversial chemical in plastics, for short 31 *Nonsense 32 Ballerina’s bend 33 Drop running down the cheek 34 Pipe part 35 Angel’s band of light

36 Sardine container 40 Like early LPs 41 Response to an online joke 44 Age reached by a septuagenarian 47 1940s-’50s jazz 49 Asian yogurt drink 50 “This ___ test” 52 German cars with a lightning bolt logo 54 Long-winded sales pitch 55 Poet ___ St. Vincent Millay 56 Rise quickly 57 Taken a dip 59 U.S. fort with very tight security 61 Scoundrels 63 Post-O.R. area 64 Stick in the microwave 66 Fire dept. responder, maybe

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LIFE

CULTURE

PROFILE OF THE WEEK

A real globetrotter Professor runs marathon on every continent BY MARISSA PLESCIA STAFF WRITER

Not many people can say they’ve seen penguins while running a marathon. Political science professor Brian Gaines can, though. He has completed marathons on every single continent, including Antarctica. Gaines first started running casually as a way to keep in shape for hockey during graduate school. But when he became a professor at the University, he started running more. He eventually did the St. Louis Marathon in 2000 and the Vancouver Marathon in 2001. In 2003, he ran a half marathon in Las Vegas and saw a booth advertising a marathon at the Antarctic Peninsula. He put himself on the waiting list and figured he probably wasn’t going to get in. But late in 2004, he got a call saying he could go, and he had to move his classes around to make it work. “It seemed like a once-ina-lifetime chance,” Gaines said. “I don’t do climate research or work on penguins, so that was the only way I was going to get to Antarctica.” He said the weather there compared to the coldest days he spent training in America. It was about 20 degrees during the run. To stay warm, he wore many layers and waterproof gear. Gaines said the most difficult part about the marathon was the wind and the terrain. While he was there, he even had the opportunity to swim in the same water as the penguins. He was warned that no one should be in the water for longer than one minute. On the way back from Antarctica, the trip had a stop in Argentina where another marathon was happening. Gaines made a lastminute decision to participate in that marathon as well, but this time he had more of a time crunch. He knew he had to finish, or else he would miss his flight back to the U.S. Luckily, he finished and made it back in time. “Basically I had to finish it in around 3 1/2 hours or I was going to miss my flight,” Gaines said. “That was one case where I really couldn’t loaf.” By that point, Gaines

PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN GAINES

Professor Brian Gaines running over the finish line at the Fin del Mundo Marathon in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, about a week after the Antarctica Marathon, in 2005.

realized he already had three continents down, and decided to go for all of them. He later ran marathons in Europe, Asia, Afri-

a 35-mile ultra marathon in Iceland. For most marathons, he trained at the Armory, but for Antarctica, the main

“He’s one of these people who can just pick up and run a marathon. And when I say, ‘Pick up and run a marathon,’ I mean he runs it fast too. He’s built to run and he’s amazing at it.” WENDY CHO POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR

ca and Australia. Some of the cities he has raced in include Rome, Vienna, Tasmania and Tokyo. He has run 13 marathons in total, even doing

in June, which gives him little time to train. “When my first child was just a toddler, I would take her out in a jogging stroller, and when I was sure she was asleep, I’d think I could get in a good run,” Gaines said. “But then she would always wake up and we would run past a playground. She would say, ‘I wanna go to the playground,’ and then I’d stop the run and take her to the playground instead.” Gaines said fellow political science professor, Wendy Cho, is the person who inspired him to start running marathons. Cho occasionally does triathlons, and they would often run together. Cho said Gaines is a natural when it comes to running. “He’s one of these people who can just pick up and run a marathon,” Cho said. “And when I say, ‘Pick up and run a marathon,’ I mean he runs it fast too. He’s built to run and he’s amazing at it.” Gaines said what he likes most about these marathons is the traveling side and sense of achievement he feels afterward. “There’s no substitute for a run through Antarctica or Kenya, but even the Rome marathon is a really interesting way to see the sights of Rome, to do it running,” Gaines said. “Vienna was the same way … it was a nice way to see the city that you don’t get just driving or walking around as a tourist.” Though he is not running as much now, he said he hopes to eventually get back into it. In the future, he has places like Madagascar and Greenland in mind. He also hopes to eventually qualify for the Boston Marathon. One thing Gaines enjoys about running is the community aspect of it. While running is often a solitary sport, Gaines said there is a sense of camaraderie that comes with it. “The atmosphere around a race is just encouragement,” Gaines said. “If you finish it, you’ve made a great achievement, don’t worry about your time. It seems like a very solitary activity, but there’s a surprisingly strong sense of community around it.”

thing he made sure to do was run outside. Gaines doesn’t run as often now. He has an 8-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old and a baby due plescia3@dailyillini.com

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SPORTS

WRESTLING

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Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez wrestles with Maryland’s Brendan Burnham in the 165-pound weight class during the meet at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. The Illini won 25-18.

Martinez wins fourth Big Ten title BY JARED FARMER STAFF WRITER

Isaiah Martinez made history on Sunday. Wrestling Penn State’s Vincenzo Joseph in an NCAA Finals rematch, Martinez pulled through and secured his fourth Big Ten title — the first time anybody has done that in school history. But he doesn't seem to think that’s much of the accomplishment. “It doesn't mean a damn thing to me until I win a national championship,” Martinez told Big Ten Network. “That's all I'm focusing on.” Martinez’s title caps off a weekend that saw four Illinois wrestlers in the top five of their respective weight classes: freshmen Dylan

Duncan (133) placed third overall, Mike Carr (141) finished second and junior Emery Parker (184) finished fifth. To get to the finals, Martinez defeated Nebraska’s Isaiah White and Rutgers’ Richie Lewis. He controlled both matches throughout, defeating White with an early takedown in the third period and then got out to an early lead against Lewis that he couldn’t catch up to. With this title, Martinez becomes the 15th wrestler to ever win a Big Ten title in all four years of their collegiate careers. Duncan was the first Illini to wrestle Sunday afternoon. After being defeated in the quarterfinals, the freshman went up against Minnesota’s

Mitch Mckee to compete for the third-place spot at 133 lbs. Duncan began the tournament with a dominant victory against Iowa’s Paul Glynn, winning 9-1 by major decision to advance to the quarterfinals. Despite a successful start, Duncan was defeated by the eventual second-place finisher, Ohio State’s Luke Pletcher. Because Pletcher made it to the finals, Duncan became eligible to compete in third place against Mckee. Duncan controlled the matchup and dominated Mckee throughout, winning by major decision and finishing in third place at his weight. Carr followed that up with his championship

WOMEN’S GOLF

BY RACHEL SPENCER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After a middle-of-thepack finish in Arizona last weekend, the Illinois women’s golf team will be heading back out West this week. This time, the Illini will be heading to Fairfax, California to play in the Meadow Club Intercollegiate beginning March 5. Last spring, Illinois placed third in the tournament with a combined score of 881 (17-over-par) — it was outpaced by San Diego State and BYU. Illinois’ first appearance at the Meadow Club was in 2017. Despite the unfamiliar territory, last year’s tournament brought success not only to the team, but to individual players as well, with two Illini finishing in the top five. In 2018, four out of five players from last year’s tournament will be making a return trip to the Meadow Club. One of the main tasks the team has worked on in preparation is to think

This title marks the third conference title Mckenna has won, and it’s his first Big Ten title. Isaiah Martinez chased Carr’s second-place finish with his fourth title victory in an NCAA Finals rematch against Penn State’s Joseph. The match was a contested stalemate through the first two periods. Only Joseph scored, picking up a point from an escape. Martinez responded to start the third with another escape to tie the score at one each. The third period remained as contested as the first two periods, with both Martinez and Joseph failing to score on each other. With 10 seconds remaining, Martinez stole the vic-

tory with a last-second takedown, winning 4-1 with a bonus point from riding time. “It’s been 351 days since we last wrestled," Martinez told Fightingillini.com. “I was just trying to know myself and know my value. This was a return to form for me.” Parker was the final Illini to wrestle Sunday afternoon, wrestling against Minnesota’s Brandon Krone for fifth place. Parker scored on a takedown to start the first, and after a few escapes, he managed to push the lead up 4-0. Parker got another takedown midway through the third and continued to hold Krone scoreless for a fifth place finish. sports@dailyillini.com

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Illini ready for weekend out west Coach Slone confident her team can bounce back

match against Ohio State’s Joey Mckenna, a back-toback Pac-12 champion who transferred out of Stanford this season. To reach the finals, he beat Northwestern’s Alexander Mckenna in a victory by major decision, then in the quarterfinals went back and forth with Minnesota’s Tommy Thorn. Defeating Thorn 8-6, Carr then faced Nick Lee in the semifinals and recovered after giving up an early takedown to win 10-6. In the finals, Carr struggled early on against the No. 1 ranked wrestler, who ended up scoring on five takedowns throughout the first two periods. Carr never managed to recover, as he was defeated 13-0 and finished in second place.

about the conditions waiting for them on the course this week. “On this particular golf course, there is a number of the greens are elevated and there’s some undulation within the greens and they’re kind of sectioned off into those based on the undulation of the green,” said head coach Renee Slone. “And so during the practice round, that will be a very key time to get a feel for the speed of the greens and determining angles for approach shots and the best spots to be for the different hole locations.” With the elevated greens in mind, most of the practice back home has revolved around considering club selection and focusing on making shots that carry — with the generally flat topography of central Illinois preventing any kind of practice approaching the greens the Illini will see at the Meadow Club. However, the unusually warm weather of the past week allowed the team to get out and play a round this past Wednesday. The Illini are coming off a slow spring start at Willowbrook this past weekend but are carrying momentum from a phenomenal fall season. After a ninth place finish

out in Arizona with three players finishing Top-24 — Gattone, Singhsumalee and Morallos — there’s only room to grow and improve as individuals and as a team. Missing from this year’s Meadow Club lineup is former Illini freshman Swing Liu, who is no longer a member of the team. Liu finished second in the tournament after leading the field during day one, making a major contribution to the team’s success. But Coach Slone is confident in her team’s ability to step up and continue to play their game despite Liu’s absence. “Honestly, this team really is just focused on themselves and being all in and working hard day in and day out to put forth their best effort,” Slone said. “So we really try not to get caught up into what happened necessarily last year because even though it may be the same golf course, every time you play the golf course it’s different. We try to look at every day as an opportunity and taking our strengths — whether that be a team or for the individual players — and utilizing those to the fullest.” rachels4@dailyillini.com

Year one is in the books A look back at Underwood’s first season as head coach THOMAS POLCYN ILLINI HOOPS COLUMNIST

the wise men of the Grateful Dead once said, “What a long, strange trip it’s been.” This Illini men’s basketball season was one of many highs and lows ranging from initial tournament hopes, a fifth straight Braggin’ Rights win, heartbreaking losses and many more big moments. But it ended shortly, as the Illini were unable to extend their season into March and instead are home getting ready for next season. Here are a few of the biggest things to take away from this Illini season.

The foundation has been laid It’s important to remember that while there were some tournament hopes this season, this was still the first year of the Brad Underwood era, and the team was extremely young and undersized. That said, while the record certainly wasn’t the most favorable, the Illini still showed a few very important things for the next few seasons.

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The Illini will be playing in the Meadow Club Intercollegiate in Fairfax, California, on Monday and Tuesday.

Leron Black is the leader of this team and had a phenomenal season. The versatile forward averaged just over 15 points and five boards per game this season, and was the biggest shotmaker in the absence of Illini legend Malcolm Hill.

The two are very different players, but it was great to see Black step up and take over this team with a group that was not totally clear on who that guy would be. Black flourished in the role, SEE BBALL | 3B

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As integral members of the cardiovascular surgical team, perfusionists are in the operating room in any situation where it is necessary to support patients’ cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions. The program combines classroom knowledge, diverse clinical experiences and research in adult and pediatric settings. Students learn to operate lifesupport equipment such as heart-lung machines and intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventricular-assist devices. www.rushu.rush.edu/perfusion

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BRACKET

Top Illini moments from past eight semesters BY ORRI BENATER ON-AIR SPORTS EDITOR

For this year’s bracket in The Daily Illini, we kept the focus on Illini moments. We chose 16 memorable moments in Illini athletics (before Feb. 20) that have happened in the last eight semesters. This bracket encapsulates the Class of 2018 and the performances they saw in their four years here in Champaign-Urbana. The moments and seedings were chosen by our on-air sports editor Orri Benatar based on general popularity and scale. The pairings were chosen at random. In each paper, we will reveal how The Daily Illini sports staff voted round-by-round. You can voice your opinion on Twitter @di_sports.

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ORANGE & BLUE REGION

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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks out over the field during the game against Wisconsin on Oct 28. The Illini lost 24-10.

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Wide receiver Geronimo Allison celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass with 10 seconds left in Illinois’ 14-13 win over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Oct 3, 2015.

3. Rayvonte Rice sinks Missouri

3. Geronimo Allison’s TD catch to beat Huskers

The Illini sunk arch-rival Missouri with a Rayvonte Rice buzzer-beater from downtown in one of the most exciting Braggin Rights game. Malcolm Hill played his final Big Ten game on the court and willed the Illini to an upset win over Michigan State. Hill made many fans cry after his emotional post-game interview.

In 2015, Illinois scored two touchdowns in the last two minutes to win 14-13 against Nebraska, Wes Lunt throwing to Geronimo Allison with eight seconds left. In spring 2014, Simon Cvijanovic accused former football coach Tim Beckman of “mistreatment” of himself and his teammates when dealing with injuries. Beckman was fired three months later.

2. Illinois basketball beats Michigan State

2. Football allegations

1. Lovie Smith hired

1. Baseball’s 27-game winning streak

After Bill Cubit’s firing in March 2016, new Director of Athletics Josh Whitman (in his second day on the job) hired former NFL head coach Lovie Smith to take over football. Nick Hardy, Dylan Meyer, Thomas Detry and Charlie Danielson have made Illinois a golf school with conference titles and NCAA Final Four appearances.

The Illini shocked the college baseball world by winning a miraculous 27 consecutive games. From March 30, 2015 to May 21, Illinois baseball was untouchable. Isaiah Martinez will certainly go down as Illinois greatest wrestler, with four Big Ten titles, over 100 wins and two national championships.

4. Men’s golf dominance

5. Isaiah Martinez’s career

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BBALL propelling him to career highs across the board and one of the most efficient seasons in all of the conference. Black is going to need to do the same next year, and if he can repeat his junior season again, the Illini will be in a great spot. Aside from Black, the Illini flashed plenty of other really nice pieces for the future. Trent Frazier was easily the most welcome addition of all of the freshmen, as he was named to the All-Big Ten freshman team and was even an honorable mention for the All-Big Ten teams as well. The guard averaged about 13 points per game and was easily one of the biggest focal points of the entire offense. When things ran through Frazier, it had a noticeably better flow and led the offense to some of the biggest runs of the year. Nobody expected him to have the type of year he did, let alone be the best freshman on the team. But, it was a welcome surprise and he is a great player to build on going into the next season. Kipper Nichols was also a bit of a surprise. After a bit of a slow start, Nichols came out and averaged double figures on the year, including a career high 31 points in the final game of the season against Iowa. On a team that lacks size, Nichols is a really nice in-between piece that can run the floor well as a small forward, or even the center of the lineup when Underwood feels like playing small ball. His athleticism and ability to stretch the floor open up a ton of room for him and his teammates on offense, and he has the potential to be one of the best players on this team next season. It was great to see him take such a big leap, and I expect him to expand his game even further next season. While I could go on and on about all of the players in this team, I think that those three are going to be the biggest factors heading into the

next season, along with the welcomed additions of the likes of Ayo Dosunmu and other players who sign up to join Underwood and Co. in Champaign. Add them into the mix with guys like Mark Smith in year two, Aaron Jordan, Gregory Eboigbodin, Te’Jon Lucas, Michael Finke and more, and this has the potential to be a really solid team. Yes, there are problems, and yes, it’s possible that not everybody mentioned above will still be playing for the Illini next season, but as of now, there is a very nice foundation.

Grading the year

By most standards, this was a disappointing season, and rightfully so, bottom of the conference, losing record, no tournament, etc. While this is extremely fair, and is absolutely justified, I choose to have a different perspective. Sure, the “what-ifs” of the year could have made this a very different season, but the bottom line is that we were unable to finish. Illinois lost games like Iowa the first time, Wake Forest or UNLV not because of just one or two mistakes at the end of the game, but because they did not play the full 40 minutes. I’m not saying this to give excuses, because there aren’t any. Play 40 minutes and win, and this is an entirely different season; the Illini might still be playing. But they didn’t. It’s as simple as that. Instead, I’m saying this because even in a losing season, this team is not as far off as many may think. Obviously, you want to see the tournament in year one, but for now, that isn’t the case. What’s more important to me is how they set themselves up for the next season and how they will fare in year two of the Underwood era. By the end of the year, the Illini actually looked really good in most of their games. Sure, Iowa wasn’t pretty, and there were some bad stretches of basketball, but overall the team seemed to have a nice grasp of Underwood’s system. By round

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two against Michigan State and the game against Purdue, we started to see the offense that was talked about all offseason: quick scores, alley-oops to lead off the possession and overall good basketball. Unfortunately, it took until February to get it down, but the point is that it is starting to make sense. An entire offseason in the program should do wonders for this team, and I would be shocked if we see the same kind of basketball that we saw in the beginning of this year played at the beginning of next season. Defensively, the Illini were actually pretty solid for the majority of the season. Sure there were the issues guarding big men, but that is to be expected with such a small team. In each and every game, opposing coaches talked about how hard it is to play against Underwood’s defensive sets, and that is a great sign for year one. As long as

it took to grasp the offense, the defense was there and will only get better next year with more practice and hopefully more size. So, with that in mind, I do not think this year was an absolute disappointment. Instead, it was a good introduction. It can be hard to sit here and continue to say “oh, what about next year,” but rebuilds take more than just one season. While this year wasn’t the prettiest, and who even knows about next year, the thing to keep in mind is that progress is being made. Underwood didn’t inherit rosters with a Keita BatesDiop or Miles Bridges or any of those types of guys. That’s not to discredit Chris Holtmann and what he did with Ohio State this season, but Illinois’ roster simply is not as good at basketball as the Buckeyes. But he can get them, and as of now he has two very solid recruits coming in, with the hopes of adding even more.

All in all, it looks to be heading in the right direction, and that in itself is a successful first year for me.

There’s always next year

As a lifelong Cubs fan, I know that expression all too well, and for this Illini team, it certainly applies. If you do believe that the foundation is there, and that guys like Dosunmu will make big impacts next year, there is no reason to believe that this will not be a good Illinois team next year. Will they compete for the Big Ten with teams like Michigan or Michigan State? Probably not, but they should absolutely be a very solid team next year. Dosunmu in himself adds a whole extra dimension and strengthens an already talented backcourt. Alan Griffin is another athletic wing that has the potential to get some early minutes. And who knows what other players will decide to join that duo. I, like most others,

believe that there will be more size added to the team, and that alone makes this group much stronger. The rebuild will be by no means completed next year, but I do wholeheartedly believe this will be a solid team next year that should be able to make a run at the NCAA Tournament. It’s early to say, but barring any drastic changes there is no reason that Underwood shouldn’t be able to sneak his way in and win many of the games that the team lost this season. It’s been a crazy year in Illini Basketball, and there is still more to go with recruiting and getting ready for next season. But in the end, it was a first step in the right direction that the team should continue following over the next few seasons. The record didn’t show it, but in due time it should. @TPolc Polcyn2@dailyillini.com

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The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks in Monday’s and Thursday’s papers for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch. Want to submit an event? Email calendar@readbuzz.com.

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The ‘Mr. Kyoto’ option offers a combination of three different proteins and is pictured above. Mr. Kyoto is a fast-food style Japanese restaurant which opened early in the Fall of 2017. buzz writer Tian found the food fairly priced and fast-paced to fit a busy schedule.

Mr. Kyoto: fresh, easy food BY TIAN ZHANG STAFF WRITER

Mr. Kyoto was added to the Green Street dining options within the last year. The restaurant doesn’t exactly serve traditional Japanese food, but it still has a fair price for its fresh ingredients. However, compared to a standard college student’s dinner, it is more expensive. Mr. Kyoto serves Japanese flavors in an Americanized fast food style. There’s a great degree of freedom on customizing one’s own meals. There are forks and spoons available as well as chopsticks, as taking the food to go is quite popular. Whether you are a meat lover, fish lover, vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of options for you to try. The journey begins by choosing a bowl (similar to Chipotle), roll (similar to sushi) or salad (bowl without rice). Then it is time to choose your protein, the most important step. Mr. Kyoto provides six different proteins: tofu, chicken, beef, crab, tuna and salmon. This step largely determines the price of your meal; protein ranges in price from $6.50 to $9.00. Typically, there is only one kind of protein in your dish. However, if you want to try multiple proteins at one time, the “Mr. Kyoto” option offers you a choice of combining three proteins for the price of $9.50. After picking your protein, you can move on to

the vegetables. The eatery has seven vegetables and all of them are free, so to really get your money’s worth, it is best to order all of them. Next comes the sauce. The customer has six options to choose from: Kyoto ponzu, carrot-lime, Japanese mayo, spicy mayo, the house BBQ and the sauce of the week. Because there are so many options, ask for a suggestion from the person taking your order or just be creative and pair two or three together. After choosing the sauce, your meal is almost ready to eat. If you want your bowl to be more diversified, you can add avocado or egg. Also, for individuals who are not satisfied by the quantity of protein, there is the option to double your protein for only $1.95 extra. Personally, I didn’t find this option necessary because the standard amount of protein was enough for me. I ordered an all-fish bowl. The fish was cut into small squares and covered by the sauces I chose. The sauce really seemed to enhance the fresh flavor of the fish. One of my main complaints is how the purple rice from Mr. Kyoto is challenging to eat because it is not sticky. More than that, the restaurant doesn’t offer any soups aside from ramen. I prefer to pair my meals, especially the bowl — which was cold, if not

room temperature — with something hot, so the lack of soup on the menu disappointed me. However, when I tried to order it, the clerk gave me a bowl of the ramen broth on the house. The broth is a bit too salty and did not even come close to being a stand-alone soup, but I appreciated the extent he went to accommodate me. Since it’s more common for customers to take the food to go, my friend and I sat at a table for four. It was very spacious compared to the other seating options. The furniture in the restaurant is all wooden, which complements the Japanese-style decorations. The venue overall is clean and quiet. I wish there had been brighter lighting, as that is how I prefer to eat, but if you are looking for a spot where it is easy to have a conversation without shouting over other customers or music, the dine-in option at Mr. Kyoto will fit your needs. If you are a Japanese food lover and want to have a quick but healthy meal, Mr. Kyoto is a good choice. Moreover, it doesn’t put too much of a strain on one’s bank account. It may not be the best Japanese food one could find, but if for someone who is craving fish and wants food adapted to fit a busy college lifestyle, Mr. Kyoto can get the job done. tianz4@readbuzz.com

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March SCU Volunteer Training

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Belly Dance Foundations

Women of NCSA: “Random Walks on Career Paths” with Melanie Loots

 7-9 p.m.  Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign  Free, all ages Volunteer to help those in need of household work such as babysitting, house chores and accompanying children for events. Volunteering consists of committing to supporting families for two to three hours per week for 12 weeks.  5:30-6:30 p.m.  Hybrid Performance Arts, 115 B Lincoln Square, Urbana  $20, all ages In Foundations, you will build up the basics of belly dance. Learn to move and isolate your hips, arms and chest in new ways, strengthening your muscles, improving flexibility and raising your body confidence.

Inventor, “Maker Hero” Mitch Altman

 9-10 p.m.  Unit One/Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana  Free, all ages Mitch Altman is a San Francisco-based hacker and inventor, best known for inventing the TV-B-Gone remote control, a keychain that turns off TVs in public places. This event is called Tea Time with Mitch: Making a Living Doing What You Love.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

TEDxUIUC Salon 2: Against the Grain

 7-8 p.m.  Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana  Free, all ages Certain individuals have shown how going against the norm — or against the grain — can make a significant impact on different aspects of our lives. Join TEDxUIUC to hear members of the University community discuss their unique standpoints on various issues that most of us face every day.

 8:30-9:30 a.m.  Champaign Center Partnership, 301 N. Neil St., Suite 400, Champaign  Free, all ages Meet local nonprofit businesses that cater to Champaign’s downtown, midtown and Campustown neighborhoods. Get some pointers from them about investment and marketing to grow your business.

 1:30-2:30 p.m.  National Center for Supercomputing Applications, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana  Free, all ages The event will feature guest speaker Melanie Loots, former NCSA senior associate director, who now serves as the executive associate vice chancellor for research at the University. Loots will share the story of her career and offer career advice from the lessons she’s learned. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

Champaign-Urbana Herb Society March Meeting

 7-9 p.m.  801 N. Country Fair Drive, Champaign  Free, all ages Meet Bill Handel from the Illinois Natural History Survey, and listen to him talk about restoring native prairies. Meet another herb enthusiast, Dr. Steven Hill, a member of the C-U Herb Society, and watch him announce the Herb of the Month. Refreshments will be provided.

D&D Adventurers League

 7-11 p.m.  Gopher Mafia Games, 114 Lincoln Square, Urbana  Free, all ages The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition D&D rules and features the Forgotten Realms setting.

Discussing Sexual Violence: Beyond Traditional Jazz Orchestra the Me Too Movement  5-7 p.m.  6-7 p.m.  University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign  Free, all ages The discussion of sexual assault has never been more prominent than now with the #MeToo movement. Although the movement has helped ensnare many sexual harassers, confusion surrounding sexual violence still remains. Join this discussion to learn more about the nature of sexual violence.

 The Iron Post, 120 S. Race St., Urbana  Free, all ages Put on your dancing shoes and join Traditional Jazz Orchestra on the first Tuesday of this month. The Iron Post offers an intimate environment in downtown Urbana perfect for an evening to sit back, relax and enjoy jazz.

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EDM duo Shae District includes Andrew Parpat (left) on guitar and Debjit Das (right) on trumpet. The two University students met through their fraternity and connected over their shared interest in music. EDM artist and producer Jai Wolf saw the duo perform at The Canopy Club in Urbana and invited them to open for him on his North American tour. This exposure boosted Shae District to new heights and helped them cultivate attention in the EDM scene.

Shae District makes waves in the EDM scene Students form EDM group and gain national exposure BY JOHN NUDERA STAFF WRITER

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University students Andrew Parpart and Debjit Das have been working together to craft beautiful sounds within music under the moniker Shae District. Parpart and Das met through their fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, and immediately clicked when they realized they both had the same interest in music. Their relationship eventually grew strong enough, and they decided to collaborate and form the up-and-coming electronic group. The name Shae District originated from Das’s original DJ name of “Shay.” The duo wanted to build onto the name and possibly expand it. “I was walking home from class one day and I saw a sign with the word ‘district’ on it. Something about the word district caught my attention,” Parpart said. “I brought it up to Das and we decided to continue under the name Shae District.” Parpart and Das are both

full-time students at the University. Parpart is studying physics and Das studies electrical engineering. When Parpart isn’t crafting music, he works at the campus bar Joe’s Brewery. Last November, after a show at The Canopy Club, Shae District was noticed by well-known electronic music producer Sajeeb Saha, known professionally as Jai Wolf, who gave them the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to gain extreme exposure within the electric dance music community. Saha rose to popularity after remixing Skrillex’s song “Ease My Mind.” Skrillex liked his remix so much he released the song under his label, OWSLA. Saha and his tour manager were searching for artists to open for his shows and were intrigued by Shae District’s music. After Shae’s Canopy Club set, the two artists met to discuss Shae District replacing Saha’s existing opener, who had recently been diagnosed with pneumonia. Shortly after, Shae District was booked to open for Saha on his North American tour. “Two and a half days later after getting the call to go on tour, we were driving around in a rental car in St. Louis with three weeks’ worth of

music,” Parport said. “From there we went on to play in Colombia, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Boise, Idaho and eventually up to Denver, Colorado.” Since the tour, Shae District has grow n tremendously. Gaining over 450 followers and a combined 15,000 listens on their SoundCloud profile, Shae District has become a sensation of an underdog story. Each day, they continue to grow with the ambition to earn the opportunity to play at their dream venue: Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Recently, they released several new singles and a new remix to a song by Slow Magic for a competition. Shae District doesn’t classify their music into a specific genre. “We just like to make cool stuff that people like. We try to use our own instruments in our songs. Andrew will play his guitar and I’ll try to find a way to use a trumpet,” Das said. You can catch Shae District at The Canopy Club on March 9 as part of the Summer Camp: On The Road tour, where they will be competing for a set at this year’s Summer Camp Music Festival. jnudera2@readbuzz.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAE DISTRICT

Andrew Parpat (left) and Debjit Das (right) shared this photo from Shae District’s Instagram while touring the U.S. with Jai Wolf.

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