THURSDAY March 2, 2017
THE DAILY ILLINI The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871
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Vol. 146 Issue 45
IT’S OFFICIAL
UNOFFICIAL TURNS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
Under the Fourth Amendment, the Constitution prohibits unreasonable search and seizures. Law enforcement officials need to obtain a warrant to search your belongings and dorm. However, if you allow them to search your belongings, anything they fi nd can be used as evidence against you. Anything on the door or seen through the doorway can also be used as evidence, given that police are in a location they are legally allowed to be. According to the student code, officers cannot even enter dorm rooms without a search warrant.
If you are arrested, do not resist, even if you feel you are innocent or being arrested illegally. You can state your rights, but do not be hostile. It is illegal for the police to use excessive force against you, search or detain you without probable cause, or arrest you for exercising free speech. You do not have to submit to a breathalyzer test, however there could be severe consequences if you do not, including a 180day suspension of your driver’s license. The University has a medical amnesty policy that allows
students to call for medical help if a student is in danger and will not face any disciplinary action, even if the person in need of help is underage or the person calling is underage.
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KNOW YOUR RULES, RESTRICTIONS
Common punishments for alcohol-related violations
BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
The University and Champaign Police Departments have increased rules and regulations in preparation for Unofficial weekend. Ordinarily, students are allowed into Champaign bars at the age of 19. During Unofficial weekend, however, that age is raised to 21. Regardless, drinking tickets are regularly passed out during this weekend. According to 2016 Unofficial law enforcement statistics, 160 city ordinance violations were issued last year. This was an increase from the 138 issued in 2015. Tickets are not given more frequently in any location, but last year 36 tickets were issued for underage drinking at four parties. Three people were arrested on state criminal charges and sent to the Champaign County Jail. There is also usually an increased number of medical personnel dispatched during Unofficial. Last year, 21 people were taken to the hospital for alcohol related issues, and medical personnel responded to 28 calls for medical service.
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Champaign
Urbana
Use a fake ID or legal ID unlawfully
Buy, have or drink alcohol as a minor
$340
$340
$200
$300
State of Illinois: 1 year driver’s license suspension
State of Illinois: 1+ year driver’s license suspension
Provide alcohol to a minor
Buy or have a keg without a permit
$340
$340
$300
n/a
State of Illinois: $2,500–$25,000; 1+ year(s) of jail
Carry alcohol out of a liqour establishment
$195
$340
$165
$165
KNOW YOUR LIMITS BY SABRINA YAN STAFF WRITER
Drinking and Unoffi cial go hand in hand. However, overindulging may lead to dangerous situations, especially the alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is the result of an overdose of alcohol. The body shows signs when too much alcohol has been consumed. Watch out for symptoms and warning signs including confusion, loss of coordination or trou-
Confusion Vomiting
Difficulty walking
Potential seizures
Pale or bluish skin
ble walking. “Some of the symptoms that we can focus on more often are vomiting, unconsciousness, pale or bluish skin, creamy skin,” said Elora Orazio, specialist in education from the University Counseling Center.
Orazio also said to look for seizures, low body temperature, slow breathing and being unresponsive. The University medical amnesty policy protects students from getting in trouble if they call 911 for someone who’s in trouble. “One of the biggest myth we are trying to expel is that students think ‘oh I can’t call the police for my friend who is vomiting or something like that because we are all gonna get trouble for drinking.’ Because that’s not true,” said Patrick Wade, UIPD spokesman. Stay with your friends, even after calling 911. “Stay with the person who needs assistance, keep talking to them if they are conscious. You want to make sure they are breathing properly, monitoring them,” Orazio said. Last year, 21 individuals were transported transported to local hospitals for alcohol incapacitation issues. The medica l personnel responded to 28 calls for service, as stated in “Unofficial 2016 Statistics” report released by the Champaign Police Department. Drinking less alcohol or less rapidly helps prevent alcohol poisoning. “Alternating with water, eating before going out, potentially bringing limited amount of money if you are going to be purchasing for alcohol,” Orazio said.
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HOW MUCH WOULD IT TAKE FOR ALMA TO TURN UP? The celebrations surrounding Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day on March 3 are predominantly student-centered, whether they be for University students or visitors to campus. However, a few prominent campus figures have been around for more Unofficials than most students and have been embracing the celebrations since 1996. Alma Mater, Grainger Bob and Red Grange are key attractions at the University and have used their time here to learn a few lessons, specifically how to celebrate Unofficial. burszty2@dailyillini.com
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Alma Mater
Having been around for 18 Unofficials, Alma has learned a thing or two about the University’s party culture. Alma came to the University in 1929 and left from Aug. 2012 to April 2014 for renovations, missing two years of celebrations. It would take 200 pints of beer in one hour to get the 10,000 lbs and 12-foot-tall statue to reach a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .105 percent, which would make Alma extremely intoxicated and severely impaired. If she were celebrating in the morning, it would take 250 screwdrivers in one hour to get Alma drunk with a .11 BAC.
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For more information on the history of Unofficial, see page 6A
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Red Grange
The Harold “Red” Grange statue joined the University in 2009 as part of the Memorial Stadium Renaissance project. When he was a football player, he was best known for scoring six touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of the Oct. 18, 1924, game against the University of Michigan. Since Red Grange has returned to campus, he has more free time to explore the University’s longlived traditions. It would take 50 pints of beer to get the 12-foot-tall, one ton statue to a BAC of .123 percent in one hour. At KAM’s, he would have to drink 60 Blue Guys in one hour to get drunk with a .112 BAC.
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While there are many spots to pick up green tees for this weekend, only three companies are legally allowed to print the words “Unofficial” on their clothing. Unofficial is officially trademarked, with three local apparel companies having the rights to print it as they see fit. UpMerch, Campus Sportswear and TeShurt are allowed to use
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21 years of Unofficial celebrations PAGE 6A
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