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Siblings come to campus BY DAVID RUVINSKIY STAFF WRITER

For many students, being away from their siblings is part of the challenge of leaving home for college. However, they might have an opportunity to enjoy some family fun this weekend at the first Sibs Saturday at the University, hosted by the Parent and Family Programs Office. Zuri White, parent and family programs manager, said her office wanted to include a day for siblings, as they do for Moms Weekend and Dads Weekend, with events more geared toward the younger generation. The idea has been in the works since last semester. W hite said several notable activities will be taking place during Sibs Saturday, including a free pancake breakfast, a performance by a mentalist, the Engineering Open House and a bowling and billiards night. Although the event is open to siblings of all ages, it is primarily geared toward younger siblings who might not be able to experience the campus to the fullest on any other weekend. “(Engineering ) has been doing (an open house) for almost 100 years,” White said. “They do a lot of great programming geared toward a younger population, so we just built on that and worked with them as we built our schedule so we can have it during the same time.” Christopher Carter, the mentalist, which is a magician who specializes in mind games, will perform during Sibs Saturday, said he will do a twopart show. The first part will consist of his mentalism program and the second part will feature his hypnosis program. “For one thing, the spirit of fun that’s involved in it will definitely add to (Sibs Saturday),” Carter said. “The other is that siblings and students will have an opportunity to get up on stage and participate. It’s a great way of SEE SIBLINGS | 3A

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DGS offers new pathway tool BY SARA PIETRZAK CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With over 150 majors offered at the University, the process of narrowing one option can seem daunting. To help make the process easier for students, a team of academic advisers in the Department of General Studies have created a new tool called the exploration pathways. These pathways divide all majors into seven different interests: Culture & Context, Data & Analysis, Design & Create, Environment & Nature, Helping People, Commerce & Industry and Investigation & Inquiry, according to the DGS website. “I think (exploration pathways) help students see things from a different perspective and the main point being in making connections across colleges with the discipline students might be interested in,” said Daniel Turner, director of DGS. Alexandria Kim, freshman in DGS, said in an email how she was discouraged during her first semester trying to

figure out which major would best fit her interests. After looking at the seven exploration pathways, she believes this tool will help her narrow what major she wants to pursue. “The (exploration) pathways are helpful because there are so many majors UIUC has to offer. I like how it is grouped and gives an idea on what major would be the best fitting if someone enjoys helping people,” Kim said. One example Turner gave on how this cross-departmental perspective could help students was about a former DGS student who knew he wanted to become an astronaut. The most obvious major that corresponds to that path was aerospace, which is in the College of Engineering. However, through crossdepartmental searching based on interests, Turner and the student decided that the major that best suited him and his desired discipline was geophysics, which is in LAS. Another goal of the explo-

ration pathways and the DGS advising team as a whole is to counter the myths about the relationship between a student’s degree and the jobs they will be offered when they graduate from the University. “Studies show, and they have shown for the past 15 years, that 10 years out of college most students are not in a career directly related to their undergraduate degree,” Turner said. Turner said the education students receive at the University is not teaching students how to perform one specific job. Instead, the University’s education is about receiving the tools and skills to be productive in any job a student chooses to pursue. To this end, there are many majors across departments that will achieve this goal. Turner said there is no ultimate formula to picking a major because the process for each student is very different. Michael Lee, freshmen in DGS, said his process for deciding what major to pur-

sue is first to decide which majors would make the most money and then ask his parents what they believed he should pursue. Lastly, he looked more into the major and its requirements for application into the college. “I’m actively searching for majors that pique my interests, so I would simply just go to the extensive major list and look at those that sounded intriguing,” said Cristian Camacho, freshmen in DGS. Turner’s key in understanding students’ interests is through basic conversation. For example, asking questions about past experiences or clubs they’ve attended. The other part of the process is having students talk to people who know them well and taking a variety of classes that interest them. “It’s about showing students different paths and helping them realize there are a lot of different options,” Turner said. “Our job is all about teaching.” sarap3@dailyillini.com

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The legacy of St. Elmo Brady, the first black student to earn a chemistry doctoral degree in the U.S., has been unearthed by the University during Black History Month after awarding a bronze plaque and an exhibit in his honor. The plaque honoring Brady is located on the first floor of William A. Noyes Laboratory, a National Historic Chemical Landmark as designated by the American Chemist Society. The exhibit, curated by University archivist Jameatris Rimkus, is open to the public on the first floor of the Main Library, in the hallway and inside the University Archives, and will continue to be

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During a trip to Punta San Juan, Peru, in 2007, two University Veterinary Medicine graduates were immediately charmed by the resilient, unabashed nature of the Humboldt penguins. In the last 11 years, they continue to return to the cliff-side habitat to help preserve these flightless birds. Mike Adkesson and Jen Langan only planned on performing a few health assessments during their first visit in 2007, but that quickly turned in to what would be a decade-long effort to help these charismatic birds. “They’re incredibly hardy, they’re very fit animals. So they are a tremendous joy to watch in their natural setting, both the way they can swim through 6-foot waves and bounce down cliffs, and how hardy they are to be able to thrive in an environment that’s rather harsh at times,” Langan said. Despite the species’ toughness and its ability to withstand the rough rocky terrain of coastal Peru, researchers found the penguin population has decreased due to several environmental vulnerabilities. Numerous El Niño events warmed the penguins’ chilly Humboldt current, which depleted their anchovy prey, along with direct hunting of the penguins, invasive coastal development and unregulated exportation of their nesting guano, which is their excrement. These events have caused the penguins to be at risk for endangerment. The two Illinois veterinarians worked tirelessly to assess the health of the penguins, discovering significant disease and toxin exposure. Langan and Adkesson’s contributions to the site continued their lifelong commitments to animal care. “I can’t imagine a time where I didn’t want to work with free-ranging

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available through March. “In 1916, St. Elmo Brady (1884-1966) became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S. for dissertation work with Professor Clarence G. Derick at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,” the first sentence on the plaque states. The exhibit contextualizes Brady’s achievement. In 1914, Brady earned a scholarship to begin his doctoral studies at the University. Prior to enrolling in the University in 1913, he had completed his undergraduate studies at Tuskegee University. He earned his master’s degree in 1914, and two years later finished his doctoral degree with a dissertation titled SEE PLAQUE | 3A

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Students receive Fulbright Scholarship BY JADE MORGANFIELD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Eleven students from the University were selected as U.S. ambassadors to participate in a year-long project for their fields of study in the countries of their choice through the Fulbright Scholarship funded by the government. “The purpose is to set up mutual exchanges between other countries and our own,” said David Schug, the University’s national and international scholarships program director. If selected for the scholarship, students have the option to either become an English teaching assistant or conduct a research project with the flexibility to choose both the topic and the country. Edgar Mejia, mechanical engineering alumnus, is one of the 11 students rewarded the scholarship, and is currently in Dubai conducting a project that deals with plastic waste. “A big part of my project is to bring awareness to the problem with plastic,” Mejia said. “The project I am working on specifically takes that waste plastic and converts it into filaments for 3D printing. We are upcycling and are giving value to that waste.” Although the Fulbright Scholarship is a competitive and prestigious program, Mejia does not believe that should deter anyone from applying. “You should give it a try. It involves preparation, it involves time, but at the end of the day if you get it, then it’s a great opportunity,” he said. The University is one of the top 15 public institutions to produce Fulbright grantees. “It says that we have a

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Fulbright recipient Jessica Romero, pictured second from the right in red plaid shirt, will be teaching English in Brazil.

lot of really wonderful students this year who have done very well at the University and are now off showcasing their University education overseas. Just like they’re representing the U.S., they are representing our institution as well,” Schug said. The application process takes an extensive amount of time; students are expected to submit their initial applications in July and their final applications in October. The final applications are then reviewed by the national committee,

and in January, students are notified if they are a finalist for the Fulbright Scholarship. The final decision can come as late as May, making the process 10 months long. To qualify for the Fulbright Scholarship, undergraduate students are expected to graduate by the time the final decision is made. “About half of the awards go to graduating seniors and students with only bachelor’s degrees, and the other half goes to masters and Ph.d. students,” Schug said. All student expenses

are funded by Fulbright, including housing, food and transportation. Jessica Romero, another recipient of the Fulbright grant, who received her bachelor’s in Spanish and Portuguese at the University, is currently working as an assistant English teacher in Morrinhos Goiás, Brazil. Romero acknowledges how her time spent at the University has helped her prepare for such a significant accomplishment in her life. “Overall just meeting people from different

backgrounds and getting to know myself through the people at (Illinois) played a big role in me applying to Fulbright,” she said. Romero is also a firstgeneration college student who is grateful for her parents’ support. “I’m happy that they sacrificed so much to give my brothers and me a better future. That’s why I applied because I knew, in the long run, they were going to be proud of me. They wanted me to have these opportunities,” Romero said. Schug has been helping

students apply for international scholarships such as the Fulbright for 18 years. “I really enjoy it because the students that I am working with are going to be world changers in their own ways,” Schug said. “There are opportunities for students from any major, and as long as you think an international experience might be useful for you in your career, there’s likely a Fulbright option that can help you get to the place you would like to go.” jadeam2@dailyillini.com

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wildlife or a zoo or aquarium setting. There was always a fascination for all species great and small,” Langan said. Adkesson volunteered at Decatur’s Scovill Zoo while he was in elementary school. Today, he oversees all operations of the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago as vice president of clinical medicine. Langan is one of four clinical veterinarians at Brookfield and is Illinois’ first clinical professor of Zoological Medicine. Although Langan and Adkesson are driving forces in the Humboldt penguin conservation effort, other members are paramount to their success. Two biologists are the “eyes and ears of the program,” monitoring the reproduction and death rates, physical measurements, nesting and overall health of the penguins, Adkesson said. Teams of volunteers and Peruvian undergraduate students fill in the gaps, educating the community on the importance of conservation and clearing garbage out of the penguins’ ocean space. “They can’t believe (researchers) flew all the way from Chicago to their small local community to

“The Scale of Influence of Substituents in Paraffine Monobasic Acids. The Divalent Oxygen Atom.” According to the American Chemical Society, he is the 40th graduate of the chemistry doctorate at the University. The Daily Illini’s April 25, 1914, issue mentions Brady’s participation in the YMCA Auditorium in a talk on his work at Tuskegee. On April 14, 1915, another article mentions Brady among a group of 40 men inducted to Sigma Xi, an honorary scientific fraternity. He was one of the first African- Americans to be inducted to that honor society as per the American Chemical Society. Previously, he had joined Phi Lambda Upsilon, a chemical honor society founded at the University in 1899. On April 24, 1923, a report stated Brady had been designated as a member of the editorial board of “Howard Review,” a magazine meant to encourage scholarship among African Americans. Another article from The Daily Illini dated Oct. 21, 1923, describes the Howard Review as, “a new thing in the realm of scientific periodicals.” Brady helped to create Howard’s graduate program in chemistry where he worked from 1920 to 1927; he went on to chair Fisk ’s Department of Chemistry from 1927 to 1952. “He choose to educate … essentially taught since he graduated until the time he died,” Rimkus said. While he was at Fisk, the Infrared Spectroscopy Institute was formed. A letter from Betty Fisher, a student of Brady’s, is also included in the exhibit in the context of his retirement from Fisk. mroma5@dailyillini.com

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Mike Adkesson and Jen Langan sit with a Humboldt penguin named Pepe, who resides in Brookfield Zoo’s Living Coast habitat. The UI alumni are working to save the penguins.

work with this species and that (we) care that much about it. I think it helps them step back and look at it in a different light and understand the importance of conservation action,” Adkesson said. Adkesson said research-

to meet these girls, and I’m excited to do these different activities and get a feel for the campus and what her whole college experience and her college life is like.” Because Bailey Maguire did not know about the activities held by the University, her plans for the weekend involve participating in those her sorority offers. “Hopefully this program will connect our families and our siblings to the University and make them feel invested and a part of the Illini family,” White said.

introducing people to one another and a tremendously fun, interactive event.” Bailey Maguire, freshman in Media, said she heard about Sibs Saturday through her sorority, Delta Zeta, and her younger sister is planning on coming to campus for the weekend. “I’m super excited to spend some time with my sister and get to know some of the other girls in the sorority,” said Caitlin Maguire, Bailey Maguire’s sister. “She’s told me a lot of stories, and I really want druvin2@dailyillini.com

ers and veterinarians hope to fully pass on penguin monitoring duties to citizens in Peru. They also hope the values of animal conservation and environmental protection continue to transmit through the Humboldt penguins.

“They’re an incredibly inquisitive and charismatic animal that really inspires people to a sense of joy, but also hopefully to better appreciate wildlife and nature,” Langan said. ecsimmon@dailyillini.com

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A sign outside the Illini Student Union promotes Sibs Saturday. Family-friendly activities have been planned throughout the day for siblings to participate in.

“The experience, guidance and knowledge which I have obtained from you as a teacher and friend will always be a part of my life’s memories,” Fisher wrote. Brady’s granddaughter, Carol Brady-Fonvielle remembers him as gentle, loved, patient and a builder. “He opened the world of chemistry to students of color. He let students know that their dreams are possible … he was a terrific grandfather,” Brady-Fonvielle said. During the last 14 years of his life, he was dedicated to the advancement of chemistry at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi. Prior to his death in 1966, he was studying treatments for cancer and malaria, according to the American Chemical Society. The exhibit also notes that besides being an accomplished professor, he was a practical man who created formulae for everyday needs such as hair lotion and mosquito repellent. “He was known for his ‘chalk and talk’ examinations, and while he could strike fear into the heart of the boldest senior, he was soft, gentle and never raised his voice,” said Brady’s friend, Samuel P. Massie from the United States Naval Academy in 1967. In 2016, a century after his graduation, the total number of African American students enrolled on campus was 2,317 out of a total of 44,880 students, 5.16 percent of the student body. A total of 35 students were enrolled in chemistry programs in 2016, stated a report by the Division of Management Information. “There is still a great need to increase underrepresented students in STEM fields,” said Ronald Bailey, director of African American Studies.

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Appreciate your resident adviser kids when they themselves have to do college too. While they do receive a COLUMNIST fair amount of compensation, most RA’s have a greater motivation than merely resident adviser free meals and board: Being wears many hats an RA requires an innate — from coordinatdesire to serve others and ing events that cater to make an impact on the lives social, emotional or edu- of their residents, whether cational needs, to medi- they obtain continuous valiating conf lict of varying dation, or not. degrees to even being a More often than not, shoulder to cry on. Some University Housing manstudents complete dorm ages to select a fitting team life without commuof leaders to fulfill these nicating even an hour roles. These selected leadwith their R A, while ers have demonstrated their others use their R A as capabilities in providing a their greatest resource. support system for a bunch If you were to step into of strangers who may not the shoes of an R A, you always respond to their would discover just how emails about setting up a intense the job can get, fire inspection or iConvo. and how their efforts are On top of all their oblioften met with a lack of gations as a student, they appreciation from the have to chase after 19students they are trying to 20-year-old students to support. just to check in to make It can be easy to forget sure they’re doing well in that, despite all these added school. And yet, when asked responsibilities, an RA is “What makes a good resistill a student much like you. dent adviser?” some people They have to commit time respond with “Don’t be a to finish homework, study snitch,” or “Don’t do iConfor exams, resolve conflict in vos.” And, worse still, “Just their personal relationships try to stay out of the way.” and do laundry. RAs have Aside from lookcommitted to playing moth- ing absolutely stellar on er hen to a bunch of college one’s resume, being an RA KIMBERLY NGOH

remains a difficult job, often tied to time and frustration. Even if an RA realizes this isn’t the job for them, they still have to show up for meetings, put on a smile and be there for their residents. They probably knew what they were signing up for — organizing hall meetings that may not always receive full attendance, having to stay in their room most of the time to monitor the hall and enduring awkward conversations with a myriad of students. It would be nice for their struggles to be considered and hard work appreciated, as opposed to being told to stay away. It can be the little things: sometimes our RAs take the time to leave a small gift or note taped to our doors, whether to celebrate a holiday or just as encouragement. It would be nice to see that this was well received, as opposed to ignored and left hanging on the door for days until it eventually falls off. iConvos may not be a top priority when we’re already drowning in the unrelenting torrent of school work, but it’s not like our RAs adore having to force us into telling them about our lives. It would be helpful if they did

not have to send us emails or catch us on our way back from the shower to attempt an iConvo for the fourth time or work around your schedule to set up a twominute fire inspection. In addition, the name tags they dutifully take time out of their summer or winter break to craft should not be mistreated and found torn in the trash can. In the same way, the labor they put into decorating notice boards aimed at improving one’s mental health or time management should be appreciated and not vandalized or dissed openly. If there’s something on it that you disagree with, it can be brought up for discussion in private. There are so many other ways of showing our appreciation for all that they do for the floor, but the above underlines the least we could do in giving back to a community the RAs have chosen to devote a part of their lives to. We should treat them with respect and cultivate ways to show our gratefulness for their commitment to make an impact on our residential life. Kimberly is a junior in Engineering. kngoh2@dailyillini.com

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Por qué no los dos: Maize talks location

Business compares its two restaurants BY ROHIT JAMMU CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Those who enter Maize are greeted by the ding of a bell above the door, the smell of freshly made nachos and quesadillas and a rush of heat from behind the kitchen doors. Students and locals alike have been frequenting the Champaign restaurant for seven years. Maize Mexican Grill first opened in October 2011 as a small, crammed diner just on the boundaries of campus. As time passed, Maize expanded and now has two branches — a larger location affectionately called “At the station” located in downtown Champaign near the Illinois Terminal, and the original smaller restaurant at the corner of First and Green streets. Armando Sandoval, the owner of Maize, said his regular customers began asking him if he changed the original recipes once he opened the larger restaurant, but he didn’t. They simply brought everything from the original location to the new. “The chaos is the key,” he said. “I’ve never had tacos, even in my own restaurant, as good as the ones that you get on the streets of Mexico, and that’s because you’re missing the people, the air, the place — the whole feeling. When people moved from the little one to the bigger one, there was space for more chaos that came with tons of families, people talking and laughing, the music playing through the speakers, the orders getting mixed up, and from that came the authentic Mexican feeling.” Sandoval plans to expand his business with a third installment of a food truck featuring his Mexican food. He said he plans to take the food truck to locations outside of Champaign-Urbana and give everyone a taste of what he has to offer. “Both of them are like my children,” he said. “The bigger one demands more attention, but the smaller

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Burritos made by chefs at Maize Mexican Grill are placed on the counter inside “At the station” on Sunday.

“The bigger one demands more attention, but the smaller one is where I started. It has that small, homely feel, and I feel in control.” ARMANDO SANDOVAL OWNER OF MAIZE

one is where I started. It has that small, homely feel, and I feel in control. It’s like being a parent; you’re not supposed to have favorites, but sometimes do.” Aranza Fernandez has been an employee at Maize for over a year and has worked in both branches. “The biggest difference is the amount of work,” she said. “I, for one, like keeping busy. When I worked in the bigger one, the process of eating is much more

elaborate. But over here, you come in, order and we serve within minutes. It’s concise, productive and fast-paced.” Fernandez said with the larger location, customers come in, sit down and are brought a menu. In her experience, they pretend they will order something new, but end up ordering the same thing again. “We’ve had a lot of wild incidents too — drunk college kids and locals come in

all the time — so you’re never bored,” she said. “This one time we had a woman come in, eat someone’s leftover chips and tried to leave with the whole tray. When we tried to stop her, she flung the tray across the room and left.” Yoshio Cardona is a respected chef in both of the branches. Having been with Sandoval since the beginning, he has seen a lot. Cardona preferred to work in the campus loca-

tion instead of the downtown restaurant for the same reason as Fernandez; faster ordering means more cooking, which he loves. “It’s crowded here, but it’s also more satisfying,” Cardona said. “I’m much more in touch with everyone here because you have to be. It’s also fun because this one time a drunk girl came in and started flirting with me, she even got me to give her my number!” Lucero Villegas, on the other hand, has been working at the station restaurant for over year and prefers to work there. She’s been a customer at the smaller location for years, but said although she has always felt very welcome and at home in both places, the bigger one offers her more space, comfort and freedom.

“Mr. Sandoval does a wonderful job running the place too,” Villegas said. “He’s always lighthearted, optimistic and never misses opportunity to make a joke,” she said. She said sometimes as she takes orders or serves people, she sees him talking to the customers and sometimes even the servers themselves. “Giving the people the chance to experience authentic Mexican food is all that matters in the end,” Sandoval said. “We use the same ingredients in both of the places, and the same chefs, so maybe it’s the chaos and drama of Mexico that does it for some, or a place to relax and have some quiet is what others want.” rjammu2@dailyillini.com

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Top: Annie Mokate, senior in AHS, prepares a drink for a customer at Legends Bar and Grill in Champaign on Feb. 22. Top right: Aaron Talbott, sophomore in ACES, looks up toward empty pizza boxes on the top shelf at Domino’s in Champaign on Feb. 21. Bottom right: Issy Marquez, sophomore in LAS, packages books for mailing at the Main Stacks in the University Main Library on Feb. 27.

Students balance academics, employment STAFF WRITER

College students often have part-time jobs, usually to avoid taking out loans to pay their tuition. But now, many students must work to pay for rent, books and other living expenses. Issy Marquez, sophomore in LAS, currently works two jobs for a total of 28 hours each week. She splits her time as a Main Library employee and resident adviser in addition to taking 15 credit hours worth of classes, leaving her with little room for a healthy work-life balance. However, Marquez said her employment situation is not unusual. “All of my closest friends have at least one job,” Marquez said. “It’s like a mindset; it’s something we have to do.” The University has consistently had the second highest tuition rate among public Big Ten schools over the last decade. The University also has the fourth highest tuition among public universities in the

Association of American Universities. Still, students choose to come here in search of opportunities and resources. “I’m paying for everything myself,” said Emma Young, sophomore in LAS. Young holds three different jobs, though she puts in the most hours at Espresso Royale. Some weeks, she picks up a total of nearly 40 hours to pay back a loan issued by a family member. Young is enrolled in 16 credit hours; she often feels the effects of having multiple jobs on her academics. “Sometimes I will have time to do homework, but I’m just so tired from everything that I push it aside,” she said. Marquez and Young both want to pursue graduate level education; Marquez hopes to enter law school to pursue student advocacy, and Young is considering graduate school for international human rights law. Though increasingly expensive, college degrees, on average, offer a higher return on investment.

Employers across many industries expect new hires to hold some kind of degree. Several efforts have been made by the University to curb the increasingly high cost of attendance. The Board of Trustees recently approved a fifth-straight tuition freeze for in-state freshmen this coming fall,

“All of my closest friends have at least one job. It’s like a mindset; it’s something we have to do.” ISSY MARQUEZ SOPHOMORE IN LAS

marking the longest period of unchanged tuition rates since the 1960s. The University has also attempted to increase scholarship opportunities for students. “During the 2008-2009 school year the campus awarded about $34 million dollars in aid, and (this school year) the amount

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expected us to work there was too much, and my grades and social life were affected,” Villalpando said. She now works in the Illini Union, where she has found a much better worklife balance. Need-based scholarships aim to help students from low-income families; often, the students who need them most. But there is little aid of this kind available for middle-income students whose families are also unable to pay for tuition. Scholarships based on merit also exist, but student workers often have a difficult time earning the credentials needed to stay competitive for these scholarships because of their employment commitments. “All three of my sisters and I went here at the same time. I think between the four of us we got $400 in aid,” said Annie Mokate, senior in AHS. She who works at Leds a at Beckwith Residential Support Services. Mokate said her fami-

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Illinois guard Tevian Jones high-fives members of the Orange Krush student section during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on Feb. 9. The Illini won in overtime, 99-94.

Jones reflects on first season BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER

When Tevian Jones committed to Illinois last April, he didn’t envision his freshman campaign going this way. Averaging 20.5 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior at Culver City in California, Jones expected his offensive prowess to translate to the high-major level. He also expected to start. Instead, with his first year at Illinois nearly complete, Jones is putting up a modest 3.5 points per game in an average of 9:20 minutes on the court. It’s a far cry from where he expected to be at this point, but Jones believes he has progressed significantly since joining the Illini. “Early on, it was a little bit harder,” Jones said. “I feel like now it’s clicked.” For a significant chunk of the season, it looked as if Jones would potentially fail to earn the trust of the staff and carve out a place for himself on this team. Head coach Brad Underwood would regularly praise aspects of his game, like his athleticism and ability to score, but other things were

holding him back. He had a knack for picking up quick fouls and missing defensive assignments at times. Then, he was suspended for a quarter of the season due to a violation of team rules. Just as Jones was integrating into the team and Illinois was struggling to find its identity, he had to sit out eight games, from Nov. 27 at Notre Dame to Jan. 3 at Indiana. It was a tough time for an 18-year-old 1,400 miles removed from his hometown of Chandler, Arizona, without a firmly established support system in Champaign. But Jones trekked on, putting his head down and hitting the gym harder. “I’m a very persistent person. I don’t give up easily,” Jones said. “Going through that little suspension, I made a mistake. So I told myself, ‘OK, I made this mistake. This is a minor setback. With the hard work that I’m going to put in the gym, me coming back, it’s going to be crazy. I’m not going to be the same.’ With that mentality, with that mindset, that really helped me get through that period of adversity.” Jones has played every

game since completing his eight-game suspension, during which Illinois went 2-6. He returned in a Jan. 6 loss at Northwestern, turning in an inconspicuous four-minute, one foul, one turnover appearance in a two-point loss. Underwood was glad to have Jones back in the rotation but noted he still has a lot of improvement ahead of him. “I don’t know if (he has) a nervous energy,” Underwood said. “I think that he’s trying to play really hard. It’s just comfort. The speed of the game, mentally, has to slow down for him.” That was just days before Jones’ statement game. Illinois traveled to Madison Square Garden on Jan. 26 to take on then-No. 13 Maryland, and it was at that famed venue where Jones found his first real success with this Illini team. In a season-high 23 minutes, Jones exploded for 18 points on 6-of-12 (4-of9 3FG) shooting with four rebounds and two steals, and Illinois beat a ranked opponent for the first time since 2016. A triumphant Underwood reflected on his belief in the

young player’s breakthrough. “It was just a matter of time,” Underwood said. “I didn’t know when it was going to come. (The Maryland game) happened to be a great day in a great venue against one of the best teams in the country.” When asked about whether he had doubted he would be able to contribute to the team this season, Jones said he didn’t. But for a short time during his suspension, Jones said he did wonder if he had made the right decision in leaving his family back in Arizona to come to Illinois, as he had offers to play at Arizona and nearby California. “It kind of showed on the court and during practice,” Jones said. “A few of the players and coaches kind of picked up on that and saw it. They talked to me, pulled me to the side and talked to me.” He said what had drawn him to Illinois most was the close relationships between those on the staff and on the team and how they were establishing a family-like atmosphere. “They just told me to keep my head up, don’t give

up,” Jones said. “That really helped me, being able to see that and recognize that.” That backing from his teammates and the staff helped reaffirm Jones’ commitment to the Illini, mentally as a young player in his first season and within the program’s big picture. He struggled but fought through it and in the process started putting together a support system of teammates who Jones now calls his brothers. Though Jones has yet to replicate his Garden antics, he has played seven or more minutes in all but three games since. He had mild success at Minnesota in the game after, scoring 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting and adding three rebounds in 20 minutes. He added seven points and some energy in a loss at Purdue on Feb. 27, playing 16 minutes and shooting 3-of-7 (1-of-4 3FG). Jones isn’t trying to push it. He knows game situations and matchups vary, and he’s working on waiting for his moments to impact the game rather than pressing the issue. SEE JONES | 3B

ransfers are either plaguing the sport or offering the greatest gift to college basketball, depending on who you ask. Regardless of opinion, many of the top teams in college basketball are taking advantage of players’ continually decreasing patience when it comes to playing time, as current national title contenders Gonzaga, North Carolina, Michigan and Kentucky all feature at least one transfer player in their starting lineups. As Brad Underwood’s second full season as Illinois men’s basketball’s head coach is nearly complete, the roster at the end of the 2018-19 season looks drastically different to the one in his first season. Those who do not follow the national landscape of college and non-NBA professional basketball may not have kept up on how those former Illini are doing. While some are still sitting out, others have hit the court with relative success.

Mark Smith

Touted by some as the “savior of Illini basketball” when he committed, the 2017 Illinois Mr. Basketball arrived on campus with high expectations as the crown jewel of Underwood’s first recruiting class. Simply put, Trent Frazier outplayed Smith. The then-freshman was inserted into the starting lineup straight out the gate and had promising performances, such as a 21 point effort against DePaul on Nov. 17, 2017 and 17 points at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Dec. 10. However, after rotating in and out of the starting five, Smith was permanently usurped by Frazier by the end of January. He officially SEE PLAYERS | 3B

WRESTLING

Illinois bound for Big Ten Championships BY BRENDYN JONES STAFF WRITER

The Illini wrestling team (2-9) will head to Minneapolis to compete in the Big Ten Championships this weekend. This will be Illinois’ first action in almost three weeks after dropping its last dual meet to No. 1 Penn State and it will be its first tournament action since the Midlands Championships in late December. Heading into this weekend, seven Illini wrestlers are ranked in the Big Ten Tournament pre-seeds. Mike Carr leads the Illini, ranked No. 1 at the 141-pound weight class. Following that, Emery Parker is No. 4 at 184 pounds, Travis Piotrowski is No. 5 at 125 pounds and Dylan Duncan and Eric Barone are No. 8 at 133 pounds and 157 pounds, respectively. To finish out, Joey Gunther is No. 9 at 165

pounds and Carver James is No. 11 at 174 pounds. “It’s nice to be the one seed but that really doesn’t mean anything here,” Carr said. “It’s like a miniature NCAA championship; every match I’ve had with the top six guys have been very close matches. In those matches, either of us could’ve won.” Carr placed runner-up in the Big Ten Championships last season and has built on to that success throughout this year. Carr is 11-2 overall and 7-0 against Big Ten wrestlers but missed the last two dual meets because of an illness. The focus at practice for the team has been sharpening skills they already have rather than learning new techniques. There was also an emphasis on getting the wrestlers healthy, given the Illini were missing multiple wrestlers in their last two meets.

“Guys are getting healthier by the day,” said head coach Jim Heffernan. “The big thing is that I think they are all mentally fresh. That matters the most.” The Illini look to show up big this weekend, not only for success in the Big Ten tournament but for a chance to compete at the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh from March 21-23. The Big Ten conference has allocated the most guaranteed qualifying spots for the NCAA tournament, so plenty of opportunities present itself for the Illini to be well represented. Illini star redshirt senior Emery Parker will look to make his final run at a national championship starting this weekend. Parker has placed fifth in both of his appearances in the Big Ten Tournament his redshirt sophomore and junior years. Last year, he

came close to his goal but placed finished third in the NCAA tournament. Parker went 14-2 this season, losing matchups to Taylor Venz of Nebraska and Miles Martin of Ohio state. Both of those wrestlers are seeded above him in the tournament, so Parker looks to get his even the series in the tournament if he gets the opportunity. Heffernan looks for his team to come out strong and compete this weekend. “This is why we went through the last 16 weeks and the miserable schedule we did,” Heffernan said. “This time of year, what matters most is what motivates them. Sometimes it’s parents, girlfriends, friends, family, ego or pride. Whatever motivates them, that’s what they have to start drawing on.” brendyn2@dailyillini.com

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Illinois’ Mike Carr wrestles with Iowa’s Max Murin in the 141-pound match at Huff Hall on Jan. 25. The Illini lost 31-8.

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Illini look for spark to end rollercoaster season BY ELI SCHUSTER SPORTS EDITOR

The Illinois men’s basketball season has had its fair share of ups and downs. Heading into the year, head coach Brad Underwood was looking to outdo his first-year performance with the team. However, a load of transfers brought nearly an entirely new, young roster to the court. Despite five-star and NBA prospect Ayo Dosunmu coming to campus, growing pains proved too strong for a successful start to the season. A trip to the Maui Invitation kicked the season off on a national note. Competing against some of the most well-known programs in the country, Illinois held its own against Gonzaga but could not pick up a single win over the three-game tournament, adding to the first losing streak of the season. As the year went on, so did the losing. Rough losses against Florida Atlantic at home and Missouri in the Braggin’ Rights game forced Illini fans to start questioning the direction of Underwood’s program. Although, flashes of what the team could do showed in games against Minnesota and Maryland. However, real change, seen through the breakout of Dosunmu, was on the rise, and a fourgame winning streak labeled the team as the hottest in the Big Ten. Sparked with new energy, the rollercoaster of a season for the Illini began to take new twists and turns. A threegame losing streak did not change the Illini’s newfound confidence, and after a win against Northwestern, the team has a shot to get the first round bye in the Big Ten Tournament. The Illini may have been on an unexpected path, but with the end of the season right around the corner, the team can still salvage one of its best conference slates in the last five seasons.

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Team heads to South Carolina; Nowlin off to Augusta ferent courses and strong competition which will help them prepare for the NCAA tournament.

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On Feb. 24 and 25, No. 18 Illinois women’s golf competed at the Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Arizona. The Illini took third at the tournament, hosted by Wisconsin. Fellow Big Ten team Nebraska took first and Illinios collectively shot minus nine for the weekend. Heading into Monday in eighth place at 1-under-par, the Illini finished the tournament strong to climb the leader boards. Sophomore Ali Morallos finished tied for 19th overall, 1-under-par. Freshman Kornkamol Sukaree finished tied for fifth with minus six for the weekend and senior Bing Singhsumalee finished par for the course, tied for 22nd. Last season, Morallos competed individually at the tournament and found the experience different this time around and thought increased precipitation, as opposed to last year, was the biggest difference. “You don’t have to hit it long to be able to score on this course,” Morallos said. “It’s very scorable.” Head coach Renee Slone thought the conditions were ideal for the tournament Monday, contributing to the Illini’s success on the links, but the team also had a stronger performance. “It was great to see a lot of made putts,” Slone said. “They were able to capitalize on a number of opportunities, and they gave themselves a lot of really good opportunities.” Up next, Illinois will compete in South Carolina for the team’s next two tournaments. The group will compete in John’s Island, South Carolina, on March 18-19 in a meet hosted by nearby College of Charleston. Illinios then return to the Palmetto State April 7-9 for a tournament hosted by Clemson. Slone is anticipating the team will see new, strong competition and play courses they might not have

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JONES “In The Garden, I got in a flow,” he said. “Every single game after that, it’s not like you’re trying to force it. You want to let that flow come to you. That’s something I’ve been trying to do. I’m not trying to force too much. I’ve just been trying to let that flow come back to me so I can help the team.” Regardless of whether he can put together another game like his outing against Maryland, Jones feels he is an asset to Illinois when he steps on the court. His goal is the same as anyone else’s on the team: Help it win. “Whether that’s on the offensive end, grabbing the offensive rebounds to keep the play alive or hit an open shot, driving it to the rim,” Jones said. “On the defensive end, blocking a shot, sliding over to take a charge. You know, just doing whatever it takes to make that winning play I’m capable of making.” Underwood, for his part, loves Jones’ confidence shooting the ball. He said he credits Jones for not being hesitant to launch open shots, but he also thinks the 6-foot7-inch winger has a variety to his game which makes him tough to defend. Underwood said he has not truly gotten into good for yet, which would bode well for Illinois down the road as the team looks to improve its production from the wing position. “He’s got another level of his game,” Underwood said. “He’s got a great shot fake and a little floater and pullup. He’s a very gifted offensive player. He’s got some freedoms with that.” A .397 (.270 3FG) shooting clip isn’t going to blow anyone away, but Underwood likes the fact Jones will get shots off when he feels the time is right. Sure, more of Jones’ shots have dropped in practice than in games, but Underwood thinks it will carry over in time. “He definitely likes to shoot it. It’s what he does,”

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Tristyn Nowlin looks out after hitting the ball. Nowlin has been invited to compete at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur event in Augusta, Georgia, from April 3-6.

otherwise. “We’re going to John’s Island, South Carolina, and the team’s gonna play the ocean course while we’re down there,” Slone said. “That’s a PGA Championship venue. We’ve played other PGA, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open venues, courses that host LPGA and PGA events.” Underwood said. “He’s comfortable. There’s not a lot of guys who do that (as freshmen), who come in and instantly feel it and have the confidence to do that. Yet, he’s very good at it. When Tev is on balance, he’s shooting it. He’s got such a quick release, that thing looks great coming off his hand. He’s one of those guys that every time he shoots it, you think he’s going to make it.” Since Jones has returned to game action with Illinois, the team has gone 7-8, following its 4-10 record when his suspension began. Jones has not and will not try to take

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Looking ahead this spring, Illinois will be traveling all over America for its tournaments. The team will be competing in South Carolina over spring break, and then will compete in Sunset, South Carolina from April 8-9. The team then hits the road to compete at now until the end of the season, Jones knows this campaign is only his first at the collegiate level. There is much to do before he can sniff his dream of playing in the NBA, and there are many areas of his game to improve upon. The 205-pound wing admits he has to get a lot better, particularly on defense, where he has at times missed assignments and been made to pay. He expects to hit the weight room hard this offseason, too. A few more pounds of muscle may go a long way toward finding success against physical Big Ten

“I’m not trying to force too much. I’ve just been trying to let that flow come back to me so I can help the team.” TEVIAN JONES FRESHMAN GUARD

credit for his team’s improvement, but it seems Jones’ redemption has come as many of his teammates have also begun to play better. Fellow freshmen Ayo Dosunmu has scored in double figures in nine of last 11 games, Alan Griffin (3.1 points per game in 8:12 minutes on average) has made more consistent contributions of late, and junior college transfer Andres Feliz scored a career-high 26 points Sunday against Northwestern. After a mostly rough first year with his teammates, success in the latter part of the season is validating for Jones and the Illini. “It’s a good feeling because early in the season we were struggling,” Jones said. “For us to be able to pick it back up in such a big way, that’s a good feeling. All of us in the locker room and all the coaches, we’re all humble and we’re all going to remain humble. We’re all just going to keep working and keep grinding for that success.” At the end of the day, no matter what happens from

ballers. “I really need to work on getting my body right, getting stronger physically,” Jones said. “Also knowing the speed of the game and the mental side of the game, with the plays and things like that.” Jones also noted he needs to get better at creating his own shot opportunities and burying them when he sees chances on the offensive end. Through nearly 30 games and with his freshman year nearly over, Jones feels like Illinois is an environment where he can grow as a person and prospect. At the end of the day, that’s what he’s looking for. “I really feel like the coaches are going to play a big part in that,” he said. “They’ll develop me to be ready for the next level. This league, too, with all the great teams and great players that are on the teams. Just for myself, staying in the gym and knowing that all this hard work will pay off.” @itsallG_O_O_D gavinrg2@dailyillini.com

Ohio State from April 13-14 with Big Ten championships in Maineville, Ohio, later in April. Junior Tristyn Nowlin said she is used to traveling far for meets but has seen many weather changes during her travels with the team she normally would not have seen.

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PLAYERS announced his transfer to Missouri on April 14. Interestingly enough, although he played 31 games for Illinois, Smith was granted immediate eligibility prior to this season. Battling through injuries, Smith is averaging 11.4 points per game for the Tigers, who are 13-15 but defeated the Illini 79-63 on Dec. 22. While losing a player of Smith’s talent was tough in the moment, Illinois coaches and players are probably not losing sleep over it, given the play of freshman Ayo Dosunmu.

Michael Finke

A solid role player in his time at Illinois, local product Michael Finke decided to join his brother, Tim, at Grand Canyon in 2018-19 as a graduate transfer. Finke’s offensive touches have certainly increased since arriving in Phoenix, averaging 12.3 points and 5.2 rebounds after never averaging double figures in scoring as an Illini. He’s even had a few offensive explosions, going for 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists at the University of Missouri, Kansas City on Feb. 14 and putting up 38 points, eight rebounds and six assists versus Eastern New Mexico on Feb. 27. Finke’s production as an Illini has been replaced and expanded on by Giorgi Bezhanishvili, but there is no doubt this season’s Illini could use another big-bodied offensive threat to spell the Georgian freshman, who often deals with foul trouble.

Te’Jon Lucas

Lucas is currently sitting out at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Nowlin will be competing at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia in the first Augusta National Women’s Amateur event. Nowlin said she had been receiving emails about being considered for the tournament and got a pre-invitation in December, so she had known the possibility of playing at Augusta had been there. When she was home for winter break but out at the golf course a few days before classes resumed at Illinois, her father let her know there was a package from Augusta National for her. “I went back to my home course and opened it up in front of my swing coach, so we all got to look at it together,” Nowlin said. “It was really surreal. It didn’t really set in until recently when I started registration and started filling out the information.” Nowlin had wrist surgery on Feb. 5, so she has not been able to swing a golf club much as of late. She said she has been focusing more on putting and chipping, which she would have focused on since the greens at Augusta National can be “tricky.” The tournament will be held April 3-6 and Nowlin plans to meet her teammates at Clemson after the tournament in Augusta. Slone was very happy Augusta National is hosting a women’s amateur golf event and was happy Nowlin is competing. “(I’m) very grateful for Augusta National to showcase women’s amateur golf,” Slone said. “This truly is a big deal. So this is extremely exciting for the game and for the women’s game, and so we’re very proud to have Tristyn represent our program in this elite field.”

“We flew out to California, and we pretty much experienced all seasons in one day,” Nowlin said. “It was hailing. It was really, really cold in the morning, and in the afternoon, it was sunny and nice.” Slone said competing so far from campus helps the team see a plethora of dif- claireo3@dailyillini.com after two seasons at Illinois, where he averaged 5.2 points per game. Lucas’ minutes dwindled down the stretch during his sophomore year, only to go back up in the final three games. However, when considering the impending arrivals of the highly rated Dosunmu and soughtafter junior college prospect Andres Feliz, as well as the ascension of Frazier, it was probably the right call for Lucas to return to his hometown if playing time was his top priority.

Greg Eboigbodin

Eboigbodin was a longshot blocker needing to add lots of muscle who only recently arrived to the U.S. Sound familiar? No, not current Illini Samba Kane. Few may remember Eboigbodin’s (or Spicy G’s) one year in Champaign, where he averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds a game, but it is a bit puzzling why he never worked in Underwood’s system which thrives with an energetic big man who runs the floor. Nevertheless, Eboigbodin is currently sitting out at Northeastern.

ball opportunities.

Mark Alstork

Alstork came to Illinois as a graduate transfer after a highly successful career at Wright State and was considered a key get for Underwood, considering he had just two months to put together a class before signing day. The veteran served as the Illini’s glue guy in 2017-18, starting every game but averaged just 5.8 points per game, a far cry from the 19.8 he averaged at Wright State in 2016-17. Alstork is currently pursuing a professional basketball career in Luxembourg, according to his Twitter account.

Leron Black

Of all the departures from 2017-18, Black’s undoubtedly hurts the most in retrospect, given what he could have done for this year’s team. Black’s role steadily increased under John Groce but took off once Underwood arrived. The redshirt junior averaged 15.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season and was named an honorable mention AllBig Ten selection by the coaches and media. Matic Vesel Though his body Slovenian basketball type and style of play may have one of, if not screamed four-year colthe most, promising NBA lege player, Black surpristalents in their ranks in ingly decided to enter the Luka Doncic, but unfor2018 NBA draft rather tunately for Illinois, Vesel than return for his senior could not replicate the season. After not getsame level of impact Don- ting chosen, he bounced cic has had in his rookaround Israel and the ie year with the Dallas G-League and is currentMavericks. ly playing for Argentino Possessing the shootde Junin in Argentina’s ing touch of a guard with Liga Nacional de Basthe body of a power forquet. Given the inconsisward, it was going to be tency of Kipper Nichols interesting to see where this season, the presence Underwood fit Vesel in. of a senior with Black’s However, the heavy reliskill at the power forward ance on Leron Black at spot would have certainly the four spot kept Vesel swung a few more games mostly on the bench, and the Illini’s way this year. the freshman chose to return home to Slovenia @MilesP_H in search of other basket- milesph2@dailyillini.com

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honest to the artist. That isn’t to say there aren’t highlights: there are. A lot of the guitar and bass work on tracks like “Shoshone Rose” and “Bottom Dollar Boy” are pleasant to listen to, with subtle funk vibes, yet they never seem to extend into

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THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Open Mic at Espresso Royale

 6 p.m.  Espresso Royale, 602 E. Daniel St., Champaign  Free, all ages Come out to Espresso Royale on Daniel Street for the third monthly open mic hosted by Anika Emily and Shaya Robinson. This event is free and open to all ages and styles of music (but please tip your barista). Keyboards and guitars are available if needed! Keep in mind this is a coffee shop with a small PA, we only have one mic and a couple speakers as of now. We also have an AUX cord available, but if you’re bringing tracks to play make sure they’re instrumentals. PHOTO COURTESY OF BLOODSHOT RECORDS

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Art Theater reaches goal BY NILLY KUMAR STAFF WRITER

On Feb. 21, the Art Theater began a fundraiser to raise $25,000 in 25 days to keep their doors open. Early into the drive, Executive Director of the Art Theater Dr. Porshé Garner said she was “very hopeful that the community will respond” and meet the donation drive’s goal. Donations were taken through the Art Theater website, and in only ten days into the drive, on Saturday, the Art Theater released an email whose subject line announced “SUCCESS!!! $25K in Just 10 Days!” Dr. Garner noted the lack of revenue came from multiple sources. “In 2017 we switched to a 501(c)3 (a non-

profit organization) … and a part of being a non-profit means that we rely on individual and corporate donations. Additionally, up to 51% of our ticket sales have to go back to distributors … So while we are bringing in a substantial amount in ticket sales, we don’t get to keep that particular profit, which then sometimes causes our expense levels to not be met.” But now, with their gravest expenses behind them, the email explains the funding the community has provided will allow for the theater to not only keep its doors open, but to “implement a forward-looking development strategy,” which will include “a membership drive … special fun-

draising events … submitting grants to foundations and arts organizations and seeking local business partners.” The Art Theater, originally founded as the Park Theater, was first established in 1913, and for over 100 years it has operated in Champaign. It has switched hands multiple times and has screened everything from silent movies with the assistance of a live organist to pornography, when it became an “adults-only” theater in 1971 for more than a decade. The whole time, however, it has remained a vital and fond part of the Champaign community. nskumar2@readbuzz.com

Carl Zimmer - She Has Her Mother’s Laugh

 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana  Free, all ages In this lecture, Carl Zimmer redefines heredity, weaving together historical and current scientific research, exemplary original reporting and his own experience as a parent of two daughters. Introducing audiences to the not-too-distant future, Zimmer explores the ways in which DNA editing with the powerful new tool CRISPR may change our world — and ourselves. He fearlessly examines controversial topics. (Do races actually exist? Is success inherited?) in light of current advances in DNA analysis and discusses the ways in which heredity has historically been used to justify racism and social inequality. By challenging long-standing presumptions about heredity, Zimmer takes audiences on a journey of discovery about who we really are, where we came from and what we can pass on to future generations.

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2019 Art Remastered at Krannert Art Museum  7-9 p.m.  Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody

Dr., Champaign  Free, all ages Six local musicians have been invited to choose an artwork on display at Krannert Art Museum and create a song in response to it. On Friday, each musician will perform their response in front of their chosen artwork along with other original material. This free event begins at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances will occur one after the other in the galleries. Come support local musicians and experience art in a new way! Please note that no food, drinks or backpacks are allowed in the galleries.

EOH Presents: Tesla Coil Concert

 7:30-8:30 p.m.  Bardeen Quad, 1410 W. Green St., Urbana  Free, all ages Get excited for the annual Tesla Coil Concert! With some new tunes, let’s rock it out engineering-style.

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NEA Big Read: Books & Brews Book Discussion

 3-4 p.m.  Riggs Beer Company, 1901 S. High Cross Road, Urbana  Free, 19+ Join us in a discussion of our community’s Big Read: “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. This special edition of our discussion series will be hosted at Riggs Brewery in Urbana! This family friendly local brewery will have beer available for purchase (for those who are 21+), so you can enjoy some brews with your book discussion. Each discussion sponsored by the International and Area Studies Library will feature a different discussion leader from our local community who will bring their unique perspective to the conversation. The conversation will explore the book’s characters and themes and how those themes fit with our own experiences. We have free copies of the book available in our library, but you do not need to have read the book yet to participate in the conversation. All are welcome — this event is open to the public.

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