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Lili Trifilio, lead singer for the surf-rock band Beach Bunny, performs at The Canopy Club on Thursday for the Pygmalion Festival. The festival took place from Thursday to Saturday, and over 40 acts were performed, ranging from music to Q&A sessions.
Global climate crisis strike sparks reaction, discussion BY HEATHER ROBINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
In response to the global strike that took place Sept. 20, there has been an increase in discussion surrounding the climate crisis both on and off campus. Students and members of the local community gathered to join in protesting the government’s lack of influence in combating climate change. Carena Van Riper, professor in ACES, attended the strike and was instantly inspired by what she witnessed. “The strike was a demonstration of collective action and democracy at its finest,” Van Riper said. “It was nice to see people unite and make their voices heard.” Van Riper said she believes while it is equally important for all people
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to be involved, it is an ideal time for students to engage and express their opinions, adding there is a process of self-realization that happens when young people begin to understand their values. Shallon Malfeo is a member of the Students for Environmental Concerns, an RSO that aims to spread awareness of issues surrounding the global climate. The protest had a powerful impact around campus and made the increasing political presence of the youth known, said Malfeo. “Young people are going to be the ones to change the world,” Malfeo said. “We’re not paid to be out here. We’re devoting our own time and efforts to make
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The g ra nd opening for the Chick-fil-A right off campus has been announced for Oct. 10. The franchise, with the new Champaign restaurant located on North Prospect Avenue in Champaign, has not been in the area since it was evicted from the Illini Union in 2013 after a petition was made supporting its removal. The petition was created in response to the “homophobic policies” the organization was supporting. However, according to an article from the NewsGazette, representatives from the Union said it was a business decision based on student preference, not because of the controversy with Chick-fil-A. Although the new location will be a 15-minute SEE CLIMATE | 3A drive from campus, students are excited for the grand opening. “I now live within five minutes of a Chick-filA in Bloomington, and I think (students) will absolutely go off campus for the food,” said Lauren Kaiser, recent University graduate in AHS and current graduate student at Illinois State University. Sports: To celebrate the grand Illinois baseball hosts opening, Chick-fil-A will Great Lake Canadians be having an event called the “First 100 Campout,” an event Chick-fil-A hosts PAGE 2B at each opening location.
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The new Chick-fil-A is located on Prospect Avenue. The grand opening for the new location has been announced for Oct. 10.
into a couple of people they knew. “We eat a lot of Chickfil-A anyway, so when we “I now live within five minutes of a Chick-fil-A heard about it, we decided we should try it,” Wilin Bloomington, and I think (students) will cox said. Wilcox said she believes absolutely go off campus for the food.” Chick-fil-A values community, which is one reaLAUREN KAISER son why the restaurant UNIVERSITY GRADUATE IN AHS does this event. People are allowed to arrive at Chick-fil-A from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the night before the grand Wilcox said she and her opening. If more than 100 Molly Wilcox, a recent graduate of Taylor Univer- husband did not know any- people show up, a raff le sity, participated in a First one else participating in 100 Campout at a Chick- the event when they went, SEE CHICK-FIL-A | 3A fil-A near Nashville. but upon arrival, they ran
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Surge in college student voters may impact 2020 election BY PHILLIP ZELDITCH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A surge in college student voters may show an ongoing change in the political landscape on college campuses and could affect the upcoming primary elections next year. A research study recently published by Tufts University’s Institute for Democracy and Higher Education shows that college student voter turnout, from 2014 midterm elections to 2018 midterm elections, more than doubled. In 2014, 19.3% of eligible collegeage voters voted, whereas 40.3% voted in 2018. The study reports an increase in all voters throughout the United States but reports a significantly greater increase in voters that are college students. David Brinker, senior researcher at the IDHE, said he thinks it is partly due to a shift in the way college students are thinking about politics. Brinker said he has seen a general rise in student activism on college campuses and more students are feeling they can voice their political opinions. Voicing political opinions is becoming more of an integral part of being a student and the student experience, and is now being considered a bigger part of the purpose of college, Brinker said. Another reason, Brinker said, is that political views may be getting more personal and polarized. He said because of this, “your attachment to your political party is more directly tied to identity, and, therefore, is more of a motivation to become engaged.” Students may feel a much stronger connection to their political identity and views, and thus develop a stronger proclivity to voicing their views, through political activities like voting.
College age voters show increase from 2014 to 2018 midterm elections The amount of eligible college student voters more than doubled in the midterm elections from 2014 to 2018. 19.3% of eligible college student voters voted in the midterm election
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“Voting is sort of like how cigarettes used to be. It’s a hard thing to pick up, but once you pick it up, it is a hard thing to let go.” SCOTT ALTHAUS PROFESSOR IN LAS
The University seems to follow this trend. Jonathan Bonaguro, senior in LAS, said he has personally experienced greater interest in politics from fellow students since his first year on campus. Bonaguro pointed directly to the election of President Donald Trump. College-age voters grew
up with Barack Obama as their president, who often did well with this group and supported their political interests, Bonaguro said. Trump does not, in general, support college-age voter’s political interests, and his election served as a wake-up call to many student voters.
qualifies as proof. She said she would defi“They give you free CFA nitely recommend taking dinner that night, and milk part in the event again. and cookies. There’s pro“It was a very fun expegramming, so it’s kind of rience and everyone was occurs. like going to camp,” Wil- super nice and friendAfter the raffle, the win- cox said. ly. They planned games, ners are given a numbered bracelet, Wilcox said. “You wear that bracelet for the night until you get “They give you free CFA dinner that night, the first 100 card in the morning,” Wilcox said. and milk and cookies. There’s programming, The First 100 Campout has official rules that parso it’s kind of like going to camp.” ticipants can use to plan MOLLY WILCOX for the event. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE “You can’t go to your car after a certain time, but the CFA is open all night for bathrooms and Wilcox said she and her (which) ended around 11 such,” Wilcox said. “It’s like a $300 value if you husband brought an air p.m., but people stayed up win.” mattress, as they knew talking to other people a In addition, participants they would be sleeping in lot later than that,” Wilcox are required to have proof the parking lot. said. “We made a couple they live in a zip code near“Then they wake every- of new friends, and one of by. The zip codes that qual- one up at, like, 5 a.m. to my friends who went now ify are online, Wilcox said. officially get your key tag has a CFA group chat with For University students, for the 52 free meals, and people who she got close to any evidence or informa- then everyone leaves and that night.” tion that indicates they the store opens for breakattend a school in the area fast,” Wilcox said. gnm2@dailyillini.com
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The Chick-fil-A sign stands on Prospect Avenue. To celebrate the grand opening, Chick-fil-A will be having an event called the “First 100 Campout,” an event Chick-fil-A hosts at each opening location.
This prompted some college-age voters to start voicing their political opinions and have their voices heard; voting was one of the ways for them to do this. Both Bonaguro and Scott Althaus, professor in LAS, said they agreed that it is hard to judge how big of an impact this surge in student voters will have in the upcoming primary elections. Many voters will vote in the midterm elections and not show up to the polls two years later. “Voting is sort of like how cigarettes used to be. It’s a hard thing to pick up, but once you pick it up, it is a
hard thing to let go,” Althaus said. “The challenge is that young voters don’t yet have the habit.” Because young voters do not have this habit, campaigns are not willing to reach out to collegeage voters. Bonaguro said this makes college campuses a political “dumping ground,” a place where political campaigns test out strategies, without actually putting any real effort or money in targeting the student demographic. If college-age voters continue to grow like they have been, then this will eventually change, and student voters will start to have a bigger political voice,
Althaus said. College-age voter’s interests will be more represented in politics and will have a greater effect on future political outcomes. “I a m continua lly reminded in the interactions I have with undergraduate students on this campus that our future is in good hands,” Althaus said. “But we need to get those good hands into the habit of making their political views known in a way that will register as making a difference politically, and voting is absolutely one of the ways that that happens.”
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and can make a change.” Along with teaching, Van Riper conducts research at the University, primarily focusing on behavioral changes and human decision making. Some of the topics of her recent studies are factors that drive humans toward conservation behaviors and environmental attitudes. Van Riper said she thinks due to a combination of a polarized media and lack of knowledge on the topic of climate change, the public tends to subscribe to viewpoints shared by those they look up to. “Climate change is very politicized,” she said. “It has become tied to people’s identities. Due to this, people are ignoring the facts,” Finding a tipping point would induce worldwide
action against climate change, said Van Riper. “We may very well be on the precipice of something that is very exciting or revolutionary,” she said. While she doesn’t know what this tipping point may be, Van Riper said it is becoming increasingly impossible to ignore the environmental catastrophes occurring around the world. Malfeo said the harmful effects of climate change are undeniable. “The weather patterns are changing, we’re seeing more frequent fires and droughts. It’s not normal,” Malfeo said. “The damage is being done and people are being hurt by these issues. It’s time that we wake up.”
CLIMATE these issues be known.” While the protest was highly effective in spreading awareness of the issue, Malfeo said there is still more that should be done on campus every day, and no gesture is too small. For change to be made, she said every individual should attempt to contribute something. Van Riper, who shared a similar stance, stressed the importance of a universal understanding of the impact individuals have on the planet. “One person can make a difference,” Van Riper said. “The things that you do throughout your life do, in fact, have rippling effects,
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A student rallies participants of the climate change march on Sept. 20. Students and members of the local community gathered to join in protesting the government’s lack of influence in combating climate change.
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Antoni brings his expertise to CU BY PARI APOSTOLAKOS MANAGING EDITOR FOR REPORTING Antoni
Porowski, food and wine expert on Netflix’s Emmy-award winning reality series “Queer Eye,” spent an evening at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts during the Pygmalion Festival Friday. Porowski entered Foellinger Great Hall and began a discussion moderated by Michelle Zauner of band Japanese Breakfast. He then switched gears halfway through the hour and performed a cooking demonstration for the audience. P yg ma lion Festiva l was the last U.S. stop on Porowski’s tour for his new cookbook, “Antoni in the Kitchen.” The book has remained No. 2 on the New York Times bestseller list for two weeks now, and his tour spanned 11 American cities. His next stop is Montreal, the city of his youth, where Porowski said his step-mother will greet him with “not one, but two pies.” Por ow sk i c a nd id ly shared anecdotes from his childhood, centering largely around how he became the person he is today and why food means so much to him. He spoke in somewhat “Catcher in the Rye” style tangents, but the audience laughed along with his stream of consciousness. W hen Porowski explained his tendency to wander off topic came
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Antoni Porowski and Michelle Zauner make a salad during a cooking demonstration. Porowski brought his expertise to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Friday.
from having been diagnosed with ADHD, an audience member cheered, to which Porowski said, “Yes, ADHD!” As a child growing up in Canada, Porowski was introduced to all types of cultures and cuisines at his elementary school, where an annual “Buffet of Nations” brought foods from his classmates’
respective cultures. Being the child of Polish immigrants, Porowski said he often brought “weird food” to eat for lunch, which was accepted by his classmates and his school in Montreal. However, when he moved to West Virginia as a tween, his relationship with his Polish heritage changed. “I tried to forget Polish,”
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Antoni Porowski, a food and wine expert on Netflix’s original “Queer Eye,” talks with Michelle Zaunter. They performed a cooking demonstration at Pygmalion Fest on Friday.
Porowski said. He shared how his classmates and teachers alike could not wrap their heads around why he spoke three languages. He was also surprised to find black and white students sat separately in the cafeteria. After returning to Montreal to pursue higher education, Porowski said he found himself embracing his Polish culture again. During the discussion, Zauner, whose mother is Korean, said she related to the cycle of being comfortable in one’s culture as a child, rejecting it as one grows older and seeking it out once again in young adulthood. Topics such as therapy and mental health awareness were not off-limits during the evening. Laura Tucker, Decatur resident who was in the audience last night with her daughter, niece and great nephew, appreciated Porowski’s openness. “He brought up mental health awareness,” she said. “It’s so important for people to realize that so many other people have a mental health issue and that it’s OK to talk about it and just be there for each other.” Porowski began the cooking demonstration portion of the evening by throwing a dish rag over his shoulder, as he often does while cooking on “Queer Eye,” which rendered thunderous applause from the audience. “Everyone loves a gimmick,” Porowski said. Alexa Tucker, Cham-
“I liked that (Antoni used) ingredients I wouldn’t normally think to get. It kind of, like, stretched my mind. I realized that even though they’re ingredients I wouldn’t normally get, it can be really simple to make. It’s much easier than what I would have thought ... It kind of challenged me.” TOREY ZWANZIG BLOOMINGTON RESIDENT
paign resident, was in the audience last night as well with her mother, Laura. She related to the show for different reasons. “I’m really passionate about food as well,” she said. “I used to cook at a restaurant as a line cook, and I used to do some pastry work, and so I just always like hearing people’s different backgrounds on their thoughts on food and their relationship with food. I don’t know, it’s really special making food for other people, so it’s always nice to hear what other people think about it.” Porowski walked the audience through how to make a salad from his cookbook, which he initially was inspired to create after a recent trip to Italy. Torey Zwanzig, Bloomington resident, was also in attendance with her cousin, aunt and son last night. “I liked that (Antoni used) ingredients I wouldn’t normally think to get,” she said. “It kind of, like, stretched my mind. I realized that even though they’re ingredients I wouldn’t normally get, it can be really simple to make. It’s much easier than
what I would have thought … It kind of challenged me.” From “Queer Eye,” Porowski said he has learned through mentoring people in the kitchen to “not take for granted what someone knows or does not know.” During one episode, Porowski had to explain what a garlic clove was and how to skin it by pounding it using a knife and one’s hand. The subject said he had only seen this done on the Food Network, and Porowski said he felt empowered after learning how to do it for himself. Porowski also answered anonymous audience questions, one of them being, “What advice do you have for college students trying to make their mark on the world?” Porowski responded and said to not focus so much on leaving a mark, but finding what one enjoys doing. He told audience members, “It’s OK to change your mind. I’ve done it a thousand times.” parina2@dailyillini.com
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Townies stick with their home base while attending University BY VI ALDUNATE STAFF WRITER
Students travel from all over the world to attend the University. Some students, however, can walk to their parents’ houses from campus. Even those who have a lifelong history in Champaign-Urbana, though, encounter new experiences as students. Liz Guenther, sophomore in Social Work and Urbana High School graduate, grew up in C-U. This meant early exposure to events most University students only encounter after enrolling as undergraduates. “At Urbana High School, we were always talking about Pygmalion Fest, and our teachers were always trying to hook us up to go to the events,” Guenther said. “You could become cultured about experiences that maybe are a little more exclusive to college students.” James Kosmopoulos, sophomore in LAS and Central High School graduate, said close proximity to campus during his high school years introduced him to University students he would eventually befriend and extracurriculars he would later pursue as an undergraduate. In particular, Kosmopoulos fellowship in Daniel Biss gubernatorial campaign during his senior year of high school connected him with undergraduates in the student government at the University. “I knew some people from student government who were helping out with the campaign,” Kosmopoulos said. “Meeting those people definitely warmed me up to the idea of joining student government, which I have been in since I got here. Being exposed to that kinda helped me get a jump start on organizing as a student.” Growing up in the area also exposed “townie” students to the social culture of college from an early age. Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day, an event sponsored by local bars in the spring and, unaffiliated with the University, is memorable for many. Liz Ramos, junior in Engineering, has a colorful memory of Illinois students during Unofficial while she was attending University Laboratory High School, or Uni” “The person who came and peed on Uni during Unofficial kinda shaped the way that I thought, at least about
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Champaign-Urbana “townie” James Kosmopoulos soaks in the afternoon sun. He stands in front of his favorite building on the quad, the Natural History Building, on Thursday.
drinking culture on college campuses,” Ramos said. Students have a variety of reasons to stay in town for college, from financial convenience to the University’s academic strengths. “In terms of the academics I would have access to, I knew that that would be good,” said Kat Williams, sophomore in Media and Uni graduate. Guenther also sought out the strong research faculty at the University. “The research aspect of the U of I is incredible, and it’s something you don’t really realize necessarily going here as a townie,” she said. “Your professors can be some of the most influential forces in your field … These are legendary people, making history here with their research … and you have the opportunity to talk to them.” Some townies said they were skeptical about remaining in town for college; they
did not know if it would be a fulfilling experience. Williams recalled feeling “existential dread” leading up to freshman year. She was concerned C-U lacked the social network for her interests in film production. Williams said she learned to be resourceful. “You have to really create (opportunities) for yourself,” Williams said. “I think, in the beginning, it was really daunting … Now, I really like that I have to work harder for it. It makes me better.” Williams also immersed herself in a different scene: the DIY music community. “Almost everybody I know is in (a band), or knows everybody who is in one, you know,” Williams said. “I didn’t even really know about that in high school, that that was such a big scene here.” Maddie Rice, senior in Media and Centennial High
School graduate, originally wanted to come here, changed her mind during high school, and then switched back again after touring the campus. She was surprised by how unfamiliar she was with the campus itself. “I didn’t know where we were. I was so discombobulated. I was like, I’m a stranger in my own home.” Glorian Roberts, junior in LAS and Centennial High School graduate, attended a different Illinois school before transferring back her sophomore year. While Roberts was initially eager for a scenery change, she decided to return because of the emotional support she knew existed in her parents and community. Roberts said she did not realize how many aspects of her life would change after attending college. According to Roberts, she did not have
as many resources at school to help her cope. “Coming back to my hometown, I knew there were certain people or places I could rely on to help me in these transitions,” Roberts said. Some townies sensed a stigma against staying in town for the University in their high schools. “When you are developing your identity and becoming yourself, you want to expand,” Guenther said. “And you want to find these new experiences to develop yourself. So that can be hard to imagine in the same city you’ve grown up in and you know.” This, however, is not always the case as with Guenther’s experience. “You don’t have to leave the city and its opportunities to experience other ways of life.” Caterina Kim, sophomore in LAS, similarly believes the safety of staying in town
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doesn’t stagnate personal growth. “If you’re a townie, then most likely, your family lives here, and it is kinda like a home base,” Kim says. “If you’re sick, you can go home. In the summers, you can apply for internships if you want. You can go somewhere else in the U.S. — you can even go outside the U.S. if you want … you’re not tethered. But it’s almost like a launching platform.” Nonetheless, townies often discover new things upon joining the University. Being a student at the U of I is a complete polar opposite experience, in my opinion, to being a townie,” Guenther says. “I’m always learning more about resources I can take advantage of at the U of I.” “There are lots of ways to fall in love with it,” Ramos says. “I know I have.” features@dailyillini.com
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South Asian families should prioritize mental health The South Asian American population on campus COLUMNIST is largely forsaken when it comes to mental health ental health has acceptance, especially in become an issue the students’ homes. South prevalent in our Asian students are often society today. Many of us pressured into pursuing have encountered hardSTEM careers. ships or just fallen victim to Growing up in a Pakiunfortunate genetics that stani household, I was have led to clinical diagno- surrounded by peers who ses of one of the many men- were coerced into studytal health illnesses. ing subjects that would lead I applaud the approach them to what their parour society has taken ents deemed “respected when it comes to mental careers.” Many times, these health awareness. People peers had no interest in have become more open these subjects but also had to talking about mental no choice; their career path health and even addresswas planned out for them. ing it. The accessibility of Although my parents counselors, therapists and were accepting of the mental health professioncareer path I chose, the als on campus is great for respect a parent feels for a students. child who studies mediAlthough this is a step in cine remains unbeatable. the right direction, there is Many South Asian parents still a huge demographic of believe their actions to be students that are forgotten encouraging, and at times when addressing mental they can be, but it is mostly health and the causes of it. encouragement to pursue NESHMIA MALIK
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a passion that the parents would prefer. According to The New Republic, South Asian Americans, especially those between the ages of 15-24, were more likely to develop depressive symptoms than their counterparts of different ages. This age range is extremely crucial because a lot of academic growth takes place during this time, and ideas emerge for what kind of career one would be interested in. Despite these facts, several universities have taken the initiative to create a space for South Asians struggling with mental health, including our own. MannMukti is an RSO at the University dedicated to addressing these issues. With the South Asian community representing about 18% of the student population, this would be a great resource for many students on campus who may feel
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pressure from their families and don’t feel comfortable communicating their issues with them. While this is noteworthy progress, it has yet to solve the problem.
We want to create an accepting and compassionate generation that not only fosters acceptance for the passions of future generations, but also raises awareness for mental health in
cultures that have dismissed the issue in the past. Neshmia is a sophomore in Media. nmalik20@dailyillini.com
Teacher qualifications require honest reform qualifications to become a high school teacher COLUMNIST or college professor are more strict, but educahe future of the world tion should be taken seriis always in the hands ously as early as primary of the children. No school. matter which generation Outside of the home, or what part of the world, school is the most influchildren are the future. ential factor in any child’s There’s no question a life. The state of eduteacher plays a valuable cation needs to reflect role in shaping students this pivotal role it plays to become better people by ensuring people who through the process of become teachers are the education. cream of the crop. Yet the key is to not There’s a certain repuonly provide an educatation teachers hold in tion, but to provide a contemporary life: Being quality one. a teacher is only a backup Despite being a leadplan and not worth taking force in advancements ing seriously. Most have and a model example heard the phrase “those for the rest of the world, who can’t do, teach.” But America is lagging behind this disparaging mindother countries in the set concerning teacharea of education. It’s ers completely ignores important that we revolu- the fact that educators tionize education in a way are responsible for creatthat is efficient and effec- ing the next generation tive: Make it harder to of doctors, lawyers and become a teacher. engineers. According to Mayor Being a teacher is not a Pete Buttigieg, mayor of task that should be taken South Bend, Indiana, in lightly, and it is only fitsome Asian countries, ting for American school educators are just as well systems to respect that respected as medical doc- dignified position by tors. In America, a bachincreasing standards and elor’s degree and a cerrequirements. BRIAN NGUYEN THE DAILY ILLINI tificate in a specific topic Education is a tool that, are the only requirements when wielded correctly, to become a K-12 teacher. has the power to change The profession of an edu- the course of the world. cator is not valued enough Teachers teach us how by American society, a sad to use our knowledge for for involvement in comreality considering these good and progress. puter science, I was unwill- are the people responsible It is sometimes said ing to give up on it simply for bringing up our future a good teacher is hard because it happened to be leaders. to come by, but that going well. In many middle shouldn’t be the case. All That is, until the Week 4 schools, the gym teachteachers should be seen quiz hit. Going from consis- er can simultaneously as the best at what they tent 90%’s on the quizzes to teach social studies and do, and that’s to light a 69% on the quiz before the math — subjects that are the way forward for our midterm was definitely a not in the slightest relatbright students. wake-up call. ed to physical education I flashed back to my con— simply due to budget Alice is sophomore in LAS. versation with my adviser constraints. alicewl2@dailyillini.com in June and began replaying It may be true that the hypothetical of dropping the class and adding something to fill my credithour requirement for the second eight weeks. As author Scott Young argues, knowing when to give up starts with the question, “Do you have a better opportunity?” And at that point, I realized I did. It is crucial to try new things and prevent yourself from becoming boxed in. But if you want to flesh out your current identity, you must be willing to understand who you already are. Listening to your gut will be significantly more fulfilling than forcing yourself into something you know isn’t PHOTO COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE part of your overall plan. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaking at the 2018 ALICE LEE
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he start of a new academic year brings countless possibilities for college students. Although everyone enrolled has at least a vague idea of what it is they want to follow, it is important to keep an open mind to the prospect of trying new things — and one of these things might be the art of letting go. It is all too easy to become engrossed in the seemingly expansive opportunities there are to pursue in new fields. Quad Day and orientation activities lure students into new RSOs and courses through free food and T-shirts, but ultimately, the students often leave with more responsibility than they can manage. The bottom line: It’s OK to not explore every unknown at the same time. The issue of not knowing when to quit is backlit by a lack of self-understanding. Most career advisors will begin by asking what matters to you as a person. While it is important
to try new things to keep that question ever-challenging, it is equally critical to evaluate your current state. When we try to keep an open mind, we may be shutting ourselves out from what we already know. To provide a concrete example, I’ll draw from my own experience. I have had an interest in a medical career since high school. However, when it got to college application season, simply seeing all the possible majors made me question my certainty. The University’s unique CS+ majors ended up being the reason why I knew I had to apply here. I was excited by the prospect of being able to pursue two things I thought I could see myself doing. I was enrolled in Advanced Placement Computer Science A in high school, and while it started out well, it definitely had gone downhill by the end of the year. I attributed this decline to “senioritis” and moved on. Flash forward to orientation before freshman year and class registration, and I already had a lingering distaste toward computer sci-
ence. During my senior year of high school, I had also completed a job-shadowing program where we shadowed different specialties in the hospital, and I had been immersed in the medical field a lot more than computer science. Nevertheless, I worked out a plan with my advisor to take computer science, chemistry and biology in place of calculus II because I knew I had more of a chance of needing biology credit than calculus. The moment I first altered my course selection, I should have known I didn’t have an interest in computer science. If I hadn’t still been trying so hard to keep the door to a field other than medicine propped open, I might have been more receptive to what I already knew: My heart wasn’t in it. This became apparent with the way I approached extracurriculars. Within my first month on campus, I had become a volunteer at both Carle Foundation Hospital and McKinley Health Center and I was looking into neuroscience research positions. Despite not exhibiting this same quest
Tara is a freshman in LAS. tpavit2@dailyillini.com
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Columnist Alice desires a world in which teachers are respected as much as surgeons.
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SPORTS Illinois splits weekend Team falls to No. 3 Nebraska, sweep Iowa in Big Ten opening weekend
VOLLEYBALL BY BRENDYN JONES STAFF WRITER
Approximately 4,152 fans stuffed Huff Hall Friday night to watch No. 20-ranked Illinois’ Big Ten home against No. 3 Nebraska. The last time the Illini and Cornhuskers met was during last year’s NCA A Final Four when Illinois fell to Nebraska 2-3 so upsetting one of the best teams in the country was the main focus for Illinois as it kicked off its Big Ten season following a 5-4 nonconference stretch. But, the Illini fell short of the upset, as they lost to the Cornhuskers 3-2. The Illini faced the Iowa Hawkeyes in their second game of the weekend
Defense focuses on improvement BY MILES POWERS HUANG STAFF WRITER
Illini overcome Redbirds 3-2 in overtime during season opener CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Although the team made it harder than it had to be, in the end, the result Illinois hockey wanted still came: a season-opening victory over Illinois State. Behind an incredibly strong defensive performance and a clutch goal from junior forward Thomas Kolaz in overtime, the Illini (1-0) were able to hold off in-state foe Redbirds (2-2) in overtime 3-2. The first period started off quietly for both teams offensively, with each goalie being able to make big stops to keep the game deadlocked at 0-0. Eventually, after a physical defensive start, Illinois was able to crack the scoreboard first with a wrist shot from their returning leading scorer, senior forward Bobby Ernstring. Less than one minute after Ernstring tie-breaking goal, a mini fight broke out that resulted in freshman forwards Zach Hayes and Braden Stewart facing pen-
in the second and 18 kills on five errors in the third. “I thought we were taking good swings throughout the match,” said head coach Chris Tamas. “Even in the beginning when we were erring a lot, I felt like the swings were there we were just missing by an inch, pretty much. That’s just the margin that we play with.” The Illini dropped the fourth set, forcing a fifth set for the fifth time this season. The Illinois offense stalled in the set, only picking up six kills compared to Nebraska’s 11, handing Illinois the 15-10 set loss. “I feel like we all fought colSEE SWEEP | 3B lec-
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at home Saturday. Illinois came out strong, didn’t look back and swept its first conference opponent of the season. Against Nebraska, Illinois struggled with attack errors in the first set as it recorded 10 errors with only nine kills. Through the first set, Illinois hit a -.030% on 33 attempts. In comparison, Nebraska had a hitting percentage of .321% and only had three errors to go along with 12 kills. The next t wo sets belonged to Illinois, winning 27-25 and 28-26 respectively. The Illini fixed their error problem in the second and third sets, getting 14 kills on six errors
alty time, giving the Redbirds a power-play opportunity, a common occurrence of the night. However, the Illini defense was able to lock down the Redbirds and head into the 2nd period with 1-0 lead and the momentum. “It took us a little while to get to it in the first period,” head coach Nick Fabbrini said. “But in the last five minutes of the 1st period, we really got into our game and scored our first goal.” The Illini wasted no time carrying that momentum into the second period, extending the lead to 2-0 a minute in the period with a goal from Kolaz. Illinois would continue to control much more of the 2nd period, finishing the second period with 16 shots on goal compared to just four for Illinois State. The Redbirds, despite having six power plays, were not able to get a lot of shots for most of the game. “We did a good pressurSEE OPENER | 3B
Robinson and Maurice Washington stopped, only for the playmakers to break tackles and pick up first downs. Another area where the cover-two can be broken is if deep-sitting defensive-backs get beat over the top, an issue which was exposed by Nebraska’sJ.D.Spielman,who went for 160 yards receiving against Illinois. While a talented receiver like Spielman having success may be understandable, it’s highly concerning that Eastern Michigan’s receivers were able to expose those same flaws in their victory over Illinois. “We just gotta learn how to finish,” said safety Tony Adams.“CoachSmithpreaches it all the time. Our captains, Dele (and) Jake preach it all the time.” Aside from schematics, Illinois’ defense also suffered
from being overworked in both losses thus far, as the offense has had long spells of consecutive empty possessions in both games. Against Nebraska, the Huskers possessed the ball for over 14 minutes more than the Illini, running 36 more plays as well. Another contributing factor to the defense staying on the field is its inability to get off the field on the third down. “(When) you get worn down, you miss tackles,” Smith said. “You don’t finish a play a play when you’re exhausted, but we can control that too by getting off on third down.” Nebraska was able to convert 11-19 third downs during the Sept. 21 matchup, compared Illinois’ 1-12, a contrast that certainly does not bode
well for success. With a week to prepare, Smith’s unit may have some tricks up its sleeve heading up to Minnesota, but the Gopher passing game is on fire. QuarterbackTannerMorgan threw for 396 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday, and receiver Tyler Johnson is widely considered one of the upper-echelon receivers in the conference. Defense, and coverage and tackling in particular, are going to be the difference between another subpar season and a possible bowl berth, and Saturday’s matchup with Minnesota is likely to be the game that will determine which of the two outcomes Illinois will endure in 2019.
Coming off a second consecutive loss in which the offense put up over 30 points, all eyes have been on Illinois’ defense. Despite being coordinated by a defensive specialist with NFL experience, the unit is almost exactly the same as it was last season, statistically. Head coach Lovie Smith took the defensive reins during the offseason, showing intent that the defense would improve, however, opponents are still ripping the Illini with relative ease this season, gaining 407 yards of total offense per game on average. One of the main issues the team faces is giving up chunk plays in the passing game due to both missed tackles @MilesP_H and poor coverage. milesp2@dailyillini.com Smith is known for being committed to cover-two defense, also known as the Tampa-two, a system he found success with during his time in the NFL. The main staples of the system include pressuring the quarterback with just four rushers while dropping linebackers into coverage and playing safeties deep to take away the vertical passing game and force check-down throws. Thus far in 2019, only one level of the defense is doing its part. The Illini defensive line has found plenty of success this season, evidenced by junior Oluwole Betiku leading the nation in sacks. However, it’s when quarterbacks escape the line’s grasp where Illinois gets into trouble. One way the cover-two defense falters is with linebackers who are dropped into coverage and can’t make tackles on short throws, a problem which plagued Illinois against Nebraska. “We give up way to many yards of offense,” said junior linebacker Jake Hanson said. “We force some takeaways but (it’s) not good enough.” The 42-38 loss was filled JONATHAN BONAGURO THE DAILY ILLINI with moments Illinois looked Ricky Smalling attempts to receive a pass vs Nebraska on Sep. 21. to have Nebraska’s Wan’Dale
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Illinois anticipates momentous season Swim, dive team kick off in match against Indiana State BY ANGELLE CORTES CONTRIBUTING WRITER
entire team. However, sophomore diver Taylor Shegos had an impressive freshman season. Shegos was one of the only freshman divers in Illini history to score at the Big Ten Championship. The team practices yearround for about 20 hours per week while also balancing school. Although training during the summer is optional for the team, many Illini still spent extra time in the pool. According to McGill, a third of the team are engineering majors, while another third are in business and accounting, with STEM majors making up the final third of the roster. Despite rigorous classes and responsibilities as student-athletes, the team maintains a 3.5 GPA overall. “Our women are incredible,” McGill said. “They train just as much, just as hard as any other athlete here.” The team began its season at the annual intrasquad Blue and Orange exhibition meet. The Blue team bested the Orange team 118-99 Saturday. Head coach Sue Novitsky led the Orange team while McGill championed the Blue. The meet took place at the ARC pool. The official season will begin Friday, Oct. 11 against Indiana State University at home. Illinois’ first official home event marks one of two meets scheduled at the ARC pool, with the other against Illinois State and Southern Illinois Oct. 17.
The Illinois swim and dive team is coming off a 7-5 record and one NCAA post-season appearance in the 2018-19 season. In the upcoming season, they’re looking to keep improvingracetimesandbuild on the momentum from last season. “We were the 16th most improved team in the country in October, the 25th most improved team in the country in December, and we were the fourth most improved team in the Big Ten following championships in the spring,” said assistant coach Elliot McGill. Consistency was key for the Illini last year, helping them improve on their times. The team is looking to continue dropping times and earning more points at big meets. With 13 new freshmen joining the team this year, they still have a long way to go in the Big Ten, but McGill wants the new Illini to contribute as much as they can. All 13 freshmen know they won’t be breaking records right off the bat, but McGill wants to make sure they’re building on personal success each year. This season Illinois loses diver Ling Kuhn, who graduated this past spring. She was the first Illini to make the NCAA Championships in platform diving. Although several Illini had acorte37@dailyillini.com standout seasons last year, @AngelleCortes McGill said the focus is on the
“We were the fourth most improved team in the Big Ten following championships in the spring.” PHOTO COURTESY OF WALT MIDDLETON
Senior diver Ling Kuhn and the Illinois women’s swimming and diving team compete on the final day of the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The championships took place in Bloomington, Indiana, on Feb. 22.
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Baseball head coach Dan Hartleb (24) looks on to the field before the baseball game against Purdue at Illinois Field on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Illinois won 10-5.
Hartleb introduces Canadian club team to Illinois BY RACHEL SPENCER ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Our friendly neighbors to the north are best known for maple syrup, universal health care, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and for being home to the 2019 NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors. Canadian athletic programs often venture down past their southern border to compete against American teams — and this week, the Illinois baseball team will welcome the Great Lakes Canadians to Illinois Field for an international exhibition. Mond ay ’s m atchup between the two programs
“It’s always good people out here seeing what they have in the new guys, (letting) the young guys see people in the stands.” JIMMY BURNETTE ILLINOIS PITCHER
marks the first meeting of the teams, but the game is not the Illini’s first experience with international competition. Last fall, Illinois traveled to Curaçao and Aruba, playing six games against both countries’ national teams.
A driving factor behind the Great Lakes Canadians exhibition is the program’s Illini connection. Illinois baseball alumnus Chris Robinson currently serves as Director of Baseball Operations for the Great Lakes Canadians. During his time
Defensive failures continue to plague Illini entering week six BY JARED FARMER STAFF WRITER
“Defense wins championships” is how the old saying goes. But when the defense comes up short, there often is a need for revision. Illinois Football head coach Lovie Smith said since the end of training camp, improving the defense was a top priority. “A lot of us, including me, need to do a better job,” Smith said. Coming together on defense has been one of the biggest issues this Illini Football team has dealt with since Hardy Nickerson’s resignation. Smith took over full-time duties as defensive coordinator after Nickerson’s defense lost 63-33 to the Maryland Terrapins. The defense allowed a Maryland offense that was shut out the previous to carry for over 700 yards. As a team last year, the Illini gave up 39.42 points per game, good for No. 120 in the NCAA. They rounded out the bottom of the barrel against the run, pass and in terms of allowing yards-per-carry. Bringing in juniors Oluwole Betiku and Milo Eifler and freshman Marquez Beason via the transfer portal, as well as returning standout performers such as junior Jake Hansen and sophomore Jamal Woods, and an entire offseason back to the drawing board gave Smith and staff every reason to believe better days were ahead. The defense has allowed 25.5 points per game throughout their first four games, but when excluding their season-opener against Akron, that jumps up to 33 a game. Certainly an improvement, but this team has a long way to go as a unit if it wants to establish itself in the Big Ten. In comparison to last year, the defense is sacrificing 100 less yards per game on the rush (146) but continue to allow the same amount of passing yards per game (261.75). Again, on one hand, this is a considerable improvement, but on the other, there’s still a very long
“I think we still have more chances, a lot more chances to win, and our defense is a big part of that.” LOVIE SMITH FOOTBALL HEAD COACH
way to go. “We’ve been better defensively than we have over the past couple of years,” Smith said after last weekend’s loss vs. Nebraska. “But tonight, it was disappointing. We weren’t the type of team we needed to be.” No team is safe from the injury bug, including the Illini. In the offseason, the Illini lost their best defender from last year, junior Bobby Roundtree, to a severe spinal injury. Before the season opener, Beason also went out for the season after needing knee surgery. Losing both, especially for a team that’s looking for as much possible help on that side of the field as it can get, definitely hurts. Individually, Betiku, Hansen and Eifler, among others, have stood out and established themselves as leaders on the defensive end. But despite their individual success, gelling as a unit has proved to be a task much more difficult. Illinois’ Big Ten opening performance against Nebraska was a perfect reflection of the state of this team’s defense. Despite what seemed like not only momentum-swinging, attimes, but game-defining sequences, the defense as a whole sacrificed nearly 700 yards as Nebraska’s quarterback Adrian Martinez came alive in the second half. Martinez’ ability to tear through an Illini defense that was simultaneously
giving the offense plenty of opportunities to turn turnovers into points last time out is a very good indicator of the status of this defense. Too many open gaps to be found, miscommunication or a combination of the two towards the later stretches of both the Eastern Michigan and Nebraska games ultimately spelled doom. Defense wins championships. For an Illini team still looking for its first bowl appearance in the Lovie Smith era, continuing to improve on that side of the ball is crucial. It goes without saying. After suffering the backto-back heartbreaking losses, the Illini will hope to fix their defensive troubles and start turning things back around this upcoming weekend, but their next opponent, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-0), has already gotten off to a hot start to their season. “I think we still have more chances, a lot more chances to win, and our defense is a big part of that,” Smith said. “In previous years, we haven’t had those types of chances. We’re a better defensive football team now.” @jaredefarmer jaredef2@dailyillini.com
in the orange and blue, Robinson was First-Team Big Ten Conference in 2004 and 2005 and well-decorated for his performance behind the plate. Robinson went on to be drafted in 2005 and made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2013 before retiring from the game. Head coach Dan Hartleb served as an assistant coach while Robinson was a player at Illinois, giving him a unique perspective on inviting the Great Lakes Canadians to Illinois. “Chris Robinson has been one of the players that has been a great representative of Illinois baseball,” Hartleb
said. “He’s a great human being and did a great job academically and athletically while he was here. (He’s) a guy that really stays in touch with the program, so I’m looking forward to spending time with him.” For returning members of the team, this fall schedule could not be more different from the previous year’s. Being home instead of on the road for most of the fall gives veteran players the chance to help new teammates get used to playing at home at the college level. This also presents them with opportunities to prepare for the spring, such as developing a home game
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tively,” said freshman Kennedy Collins, who scored six kills and three block assists in the match. “I have no regrets from that game, we all don’t. It’s just the little things that we need to fix, but I think we played great.” The Illini revered their first set struggles against Iowa, winning the first set 25-21. This was only the second time in 11 games the team has won their first set. The Illini hit .243% while limiting the Hawkeyes to .071%. The team was able to carry that momentum to the second set where they won 25-18, with the set sealing kill coming from senior Ashlyn Flemming off an assist by redshirtfreshman Diana Brown. The Illini had 17 kills in the second set compared to the Hawkeye’s seven. These kills along with the four blocks the Illini scored in the set helped them push past Iowa. The Illini fought off the Hawkeyes one last time in the third set, by going on a 4-1 run to close it out after being tied at 21. The Illini’s four aces in the last set, compared to the Hawkeye’s zero, might have been the difference in the match. “This was actually a big game,” Brown said, who had six kills along with 38 assists. “Last night we could’ve said, ‘Oh it was a tough five-setter coming in here, you know our legs are tired or whatever,’ but I thought we came out ready to go right out of the gates.” The Illini’s aggressive serving style has resulted in more aces this season, but their serving also comes with its downside. The Illini totaled 16 service errors in this game alone, coming up with only five aces to show for it. “Not great from the aspect of I thought we got a little rushed tonight,” Tamas said. “I just think that’s more mental stuff than anything … It’s just a reminder to take the time and go through the routine.” Illinois will have a week to recover from this weekend before the team travels to Indiana and No. 15 Purdue on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
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routine now rather than during the spring season. “It’s always good people out here seeing what they have in the new guys, (letting) the young guys see people in the stands,” said junior left-handed pitcher Jimmy Burnette. Monday also closes out the Illini’s fall ball schedule. Hartleb and his team will be back in action in the new year, as they open their spring schedule in February with a tournament in Tempe, Arizona. @rachelspenc rachels4@dailyillini.com
team how he felt. “I told them we were the better team,” he said. “As long as we stayed man on man defensively, we got a chance to win.” With just five minutes of overtime before going to a shootout, both teams came over physical and desperate, making big plays to keep their team’s chances alive. With just seven seconds left before a shootout, Kolaz was able to step up and slap in his second goal of the game, this time unassisted, allowing the Illini to escape with a 3-2 victory. With the victory, Illinois improves to 1-0 on the season and will hold on to their No. 11 ranking in the nation. With so much returning talent—eight of Illinois’ 10 top scorers from last year returned—Coach Fabbrini expects huge things from this team and doesn’t view just a tournament bid as a success. “If we don’t put a number on a banner, a tournament championship or national championship, I think it’ll be a big disappointment,” Fabbrini said. Illinois played ISU once again yesterday, defeating them 4-3.
ing the puck,” Coach Fabbrini said. “We did a really good job of that, and [Illinois goalie] Barney did a good job, too.” Despite Illinois dominating the 2nd period statistically, Illinois State was finally able to score on Illinois senior goalie Jake Barnhart with 9:23 left, with forward Nate Viberg taking advantage of a turnover to score a breakaway goal. At the end of the 2nd period, the Illini held a 2-1 lead. Much of the third period was a stalemate, with the Illini successfully clearing out the puck and playing prevent defense. With 6:37 left in the third period, Barnhart was able to make back-to-back stops while on the ground, preventing the Redbirds from tying the game momentarily. With just a 1:51 left in the third period, Illinois State was finally able to cash in on their sixth power play when Brandon Hay scored unassisted with a goal that snuck in on the bottom right. Illinois was unable to respond with their own goal in regulation, forcing overtime. Despite now being tied, @gourdiereport coach Fabbrini didn’t pan- gourdie2@dailyillini.com ic, and all he did was tell his
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Zauner rocks Pygmalion
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BY KATIE POWERS BY LIAM DWYER
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Thursday evening marked the commencement of the 15th-anniversary iteration of Pygmalion Festival. The Canopy Club featured appearances from Chicago based indiepop band Beach Bunny and Japanese Breakfast, which is the bedroom pop solo project of writer and musician Michelle Zauner. Upon entering the main stage of the Canopy Club, it was clear that the audience was largely made up of fans of both acts, and the anticipation for both of their appearances was high. Following a brief but strong set from Champaign-Urbanabased band Mermaid Heaven, Beach Bunny took the stage. Throughout their set, the crowd was deeply engaged with the band, loudly singing along to fan favorites including “Prom Queen” and “Painkiller.” But the crowd was also highly engaged with each other and the energetic environment of the Canopy Club, collectively planning to mosh during certain songs and run at each other during others. Still, those who chose to mosh remained respectful and friendly of each other’s personal space and didn’t force anyone in who wasn’t comfortable. Frontwoman Lili Trifilio acknowledged and played into the antics. BythetimeJapaneseBreakfast took the stage for a lateevening set, the Canopy Club was appropriately more mellow, as the frantic energy of the crowd came to a stillness. Beach Bunny’s set was unmistakably grounding, but Japanese Breakfast offered a sound and energy of another planet. It was difficult to take your eyes off of Michelle Zauner as she moved across the stage, taking time to reach into the audience and sing to the first few rows of captivated audience members. With each song, she had a strong command of the world in which she transported her audience.
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Hip Hop Collective Season III Opener
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Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast sings into the microphone at Canopy Club. She performed at Pygmalion on Thursday.
Her soft but powerful falsetto echoed well into the Canopy Club space as she performed hits from her second album, “Soft Sounds from Another Planet,” including “Boyish” and “Road Head.” Michelle Zauner held a central role at this year’s Pygmalion Fest. Earlier that evening, she read an unreleased chapter from her forthcoming memoir “Crying in H Mart” at the Krannert Center. On Friday, she interviewed Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski at the same venue. Although it was Japanese Breakfast’s first appearanceinC-U,Zaunerhas a connection to the area, having released music with Polyvinyl, a local record label. Midway through her set, Zauner thanked the crowd for embracing her music. She also noted that she’s still surprised every time people show up to her live shows. It’s a sentiment oft-expressed by artists, but Zauner’s connection with the crowd felt effortless and the energy she brought to the stage was that of gratitude and genuine happiness to be there. After this, Zauner introduced “Till Death,” another song from “Soft Sounds from Another Planet.” The album addresses the emotional fall-
out of her mother’s passing, and she explained that the song was written for her partner, and now husband, who was there for her throughout that time. The tone of the performance was different after this, as the crowd was invited to see a more vulnerable side of Zauner and understand the context behind her music. Although she never mentioned this to the crowd, Zauner’s husband Peter Bradley is Japanese Breakfast’s tourguitarist.Throughoutthe performance, he couldn’t stop smiling.Theironstageinteractions were subtle, but seeing his enthusiasm for her music and their faces light up as she looked back at him was a lovely touch to an already emotional performance. As the evening came to a close, Zauner performed a cover of “Dreams” by the Cranberries.Theeveningconcluded with the high energy performance of “Everybody Wants to Love You” from her first album and was quickly followed up by an encore. After the crowd left Canopy Club, Zauner greeted some fans waiting at the stage door. kpowers@readbuzz.com
6-8 p.m. Illini Union Courtyard Cafe, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana Free University of Illinois Hip Hop Collective starts its third season off with a bang, featuring world champion beatboxers, musical saw, Persian Kamancheh, violas, guitars, basses, keyboards, an amazing DJ, not to mention a cohort of hyper-talented rappers, singers and songwriters performing original material in a unique intercultural format found only in C-U.
The Secret World of Arriety
7 p.m. GQT Savoy 16 IMAX, 232 W. Burwash Ave., Savoy $12 From Academy Award-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi comes a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time about an extraordinary world of tiny people that live out of sight of humans.
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Isango Ensemble: Aesop’s Fables
7-9 p.m Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana $10-30 Isango came to life in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2000 — the creation of director Mark Dornford-May and music director Pauline Malefane, who draw artists from surrounding townships to reimagine the Western theatre canon within a South African setting. Isango brought Krannert Center audiences joyfully to their feet in 2014, and the company returns to the Center with its vibrant and comedic turn on Aesop’s Fables. Based on a brilliant script from playwright Peter Terson, the expressive tale portrays the ancient Greek story of a servant on a journey to Mount Olympus,
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Sporcle Trivia at Scotty’s Brewhouse
7-9 p.m Scotty’s Brewhouse Champaign, 2001 S. Neil St., Champaign Free Every week, players will be able to participate in two separate trivia games. Each game contains 10 questions in different categories, as well as a Mystery Round and a loaded Final Round question. Prizes will be given to the first and second place winners for each game.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
Encore performance: Quantum Rhapsodies
5:30-7:30 p.m Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology, University of Illinois, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana Free The performance of “Quantum Rhapsodies” features live music, narration and video. It’s a part of the Beckman Institute’s 30thanniversary celebration from Oct. 2-4. It will be in the Beckman Institute Atrium. The Beckman Institute will offer this encore presentation after the performance’s successful premiere in April. The encore features the Jupiter String Quartet, narration by creator and physicist Smitha Vishveshwara and beautiful visualizations that celebrate the quantum world. Because space in the atrium is limited, overflow space will be available.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
5:30 p.m Japan House, 2000 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana Free Join the Japan House for a traditional Tea Ceremony. Come learn about the history of the Japan House and the history of this 500 year old art form. Space is limited to 20 guests. Reservations recommended.
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Lili Trifilio of Beach Bunny singing as two lights are reflected at Canopy Club on Thursday.
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Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast hypes up the crowd at Canopy Club for Pygmalion festival on Thursday. Zauner has released two albums under the name Japanese Breakfast.
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Black Pumas perform a set at the Rose Bowl Tavern on Thursday as a part of Pygmalion Festival.
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Comedian, actor and musician Eric Andre speaks at Canopy Club for Pygmalion Festival on Saturday.