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Renovations enter new design phase BY ALIZA MAJID STAFF WRITER

The University is in the process of creating various designs for the upcoming renovations in Altgeld Hall and a complete reconstruction of Illini Hall. “We have the two departments in our college, mathematics and statistics, which are two of our most rapidly growing departments in the college,” said Derek Fultz, director of facilities in the College of LAS administration. “They are housed in Illini Hall and Altgeld Hall mostly and teach most of their classes in those two buildings, and those buildings need desperate renovation.” The new designs would open up larger spaces for collaborative work to occur as opposed to the limited space the departments currently have. Since the buildings are old, there will be various installa-

tions to improve the overall structure. Illini Hall went through much exam- ination to determine if it should be demolished during the initial stages of preparation, as the

University had to determine its historical value. Illini Hall was not as impactful as Altgeld Hall, which has significant historical value because of the bell towers as well the overall location of the building. “ It doesn’t lend itself to suiting the needs of the departments without ex tensive renovation, l i ke tear ever y t h i ng out of it essentially and the foundation has had some issues over the last few years,” Fultz said. “So that would have required a large investment.”

The newly reconstructed Illini Hall building will have a state-of-the-art data science center as part of the Champaign-Urbana hub of the Illinois Innovation Network. “There’s going to be a f loor dedicated to data science, and as part of that, I’m sure you’re sort of thinking of something about the Digital Transformation Institute, which is a sort of the vision is to use data science, positive new transform society and solving people’s impediment,” said Rayadurgam Srikant, professor of Engineering. The highlight of Illini Hall’s reconstruction will be the data science center because of the future impact it will have, with various projects that may develop as a result of this space being created. The overall design plans will also include new lecture halls, offices for staff and faculty, classSEE DESIGN | 3A

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A bike rides along a sidewalk in Champaign on Oct. 31. The Urbana City Council has made efforts to increase the areas where they enforce snow plowing; however, the group has been criticized by the community for not making the operation mandatory citywide.

Urbana snow removal efforts face backlash areas after receiving complaints. While the council has made efforts to increase the areas in which they enforce snow plowing and shoveling, many are still upset the operation is not mandatory citywide. Bill Brown, member of the Urbana City Council and chair of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission, said it is too difficult at the moment to aim for city-wide enforcement, as there is not sufficient staff for the job. “We have about 20 people in public works that drive snowplows to clear the

BY HEATHER ROBINSON STAFF WRITER

As temperatures start to drop this year and the Champaign-Urbana area experience ice and snow, residents begin to discuss the possible dangers of winter weather conditions on the streets and sidewalks. Some people take to social media to talk about concerns for the safety of pedestrians during such conditions, specifically those who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Mary Griffith, University alumna and graduate student in the School of Social Work, uses a

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“It is crucial to have (snow and ice) cleared and salted for people with disabilities who utilize the ramps and crosswalks.” MARY GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY ALUMNA

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County officials are bringing more attention to the failing and out-of-date conditions of Champaign County’s jails. The downtown jail’s old construction has led to severe deterioration: electronic locks to doors opening seemingly randomly, leaks from the roof, cockroach infestations and a lack of recreational space. Leah Taylor, member of the Facilities Committee on the county board, said she visited the downtown facility two months ago. “It’s honestly something out of a horror movie,” Taylor said. There are two jails in Champaign County: the downtown facility, which opened in 1980, and the Satellite Jail, which is located in Urbana and opened in the mid 1990s, according to county Sheriff Dustin Heuerman. The downtown facility building is facing more damage, but both are said to lack in rehabilitative programs and recreational spaces that allow inmates to exercise and de-stress with activities. “Besides a growing county and different corrections philosophy now than in the past, the county hasn’t put a focus on maintaining infrastructure over the years,” Heuerman said in an email. According to Mike Ingram, also a member of the Facilities Committee, the downtown jail does not meet Economic Development Administration compliance, a government-set standard for public facilities. Government warnings have been issued to the

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The sign for Champaign County Jail stands on South Lierman Avenue in Urbana on Nov. 24. The downtown facility building is facing more severe deterioration, but both jails in Champaign County are said to be lacking in rehabilitative programs and recreational spaces.

county, he said. In September, the county received an estimate from architectural firm Reifsteck Reid for a plan to renovate the facilities and address the lack of recreational space. The approximated cost the firm gave was $47 million. Heuerman said this estimate would include building a new sheriff’s office, creating special management housing at the Satellite Jail facility to better address medical and mental health needs and renovating parts of the existing Satellite facility to offer more programs for inmates. Heuerman said this would reduce the likelihood of inmates returning to jail. The multimillion-dollar

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plan was presented on an “a la carte” basis, meaning the county can prioritize separate parts of the plan and pursue fixing problems that need it most. “More investigation of that plan made me realize that that’s not exactly the case,” Ingram said. “It can’t really be as compartmentalized as they would say.” According to Taylor, the plan in this estimate was to get rid of the downtown jail and expand the satellite facility. However, she said only 12 beds would be lost in the process, which she described as “ridiculous,” because it would be more beneficial to have a larger decrease in beds. “We are not trying to

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expand; we should be trying to shrink,” Taylor said. At a recent board meeting, state representative Carol Ammons discussed the topic of Illinois’s upcoming legislature in relationship to inmates. According to Ingram, Ammons said the number of people incarcerated will substantially decrease in the near future. “If you look at other states — New Mexico is one of them — that have done some of the similar things that Illinois is doing right now … work on pretrial services, eliminate cash bail for anything nonviolent, you take steps to make sure that things like driving on suspend-

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streets but would need at least that many and more than that to do the sidewalks city wise as well,” Brown said. “I don’t think it’s realistic to expect the city to do that especially on their current budget.” Brown said because Urbana is a climate zone where there are only about two to four snow events a year, it is not worth investing a lot of money into sidewalk snow equipment and removal. He added he looks forward to council discussion on the topic. Something new could possibly come from it. In areas not included in the mandatory list, people can sign up as “snow angels” to volunteer and help clear the streets and sidewalks. “An able-bodied person may be able to walk in the snow in the grass and avoid the slippery sidewalks,” Griffith said. “However, a person with a disability may not have that option.

wheelchair. She said she feels people should pay more attention to clearing ramps, especially where snow accumulates on the street. “Although Champaign does not get frequent large amounts of snow and ice, when it does happen it is crucial to have it cleared and salted for people with disabilities who utilize the ramps and crosswalks,” Griffith said. In 2011, the Urbana City Council passed an ordinance that requires property owners to shovel sidewalks after snow events for specific areas such as downtown and on campus. However, the issue was not completely resolved, as just a year ago, the topic rose again. The council then decided to expand its snowclearing routes, specifically to grade schools and high schools. Earlier in November, the council added Green Street and University Avenue to the list of mandatory clearing

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Throughout the month of November, the College of Law’s immigration clinic has given presentations to a local Champaign high school regarding immigration resources. The Immigration Law Clinic, located in the College of Law, opened in fall 2019. The clinic welcomes students and clients in central Illinois to assist with family immigration issues. Alana Hart, graduate student and research assistant in Law, has been giving PowerPoint presentations to students at Champaign Central High School. “We tried to interact with them a little bit,” Hart said. “So we will have one big topic and then a summary slide where we go around and they summarize for a friend what they got out of it. Then Lauren (Aronson) and I walk around and talk to individual students.” Aronson, associate clinical professor, started to develop the presentation by contacting two English Second Language teachers

at Central High School. At the initial brainstorming meeting, all three individuals outlined ideas and topics that would be useful to the students. Hart’s role is to translate the information on the presentation to Spanish for students who need it. “A lot of these topics deal with complex legal issues and complex legal definitions, so I am trying, through a PowerPoint a nd through the interactive presentation, to communicate this information in Spanish,” Hart said. Hart said high school students show mixed emotions during the presentation. “Especially when we start talking about documents and court, all of a sudden you see kids’ eyes start to focus,” Hart said. “I had one student who started to cry when we started to talk about the immigration court.” Hart said the purpose of the presentation is to help students at the high school understand their rights and what it means to be a student who does not have status in the United

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States. That includes the understanding of government documents and court procedures. The presentations are free of cost; the clinic does not charge for its services. It also does not require any funding. Aronson said she hopes this will initiate a conversation with the

importance of being aware of an individual’s rights. “Sometimes the issues that the kids have might be within their own family,” Aronson said. “So a way for them to have someone to talk to outside of their family can be really helpful.” lvelaz20@dailyillini.com

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Ameren comments on Fifth, Hill pollution issue BY ALIZA MAJID STAFF WRITER

With recent events and GoFundMe fundraisers that address the status of the neighborhood at Fifth and Hill streets, both community members and students at the University have spoken out. According to Champaign Count y Hea lth Care Consumers, a former Ameren manufactured gas plant is located in a 3.5 acre lot at Fifth and Hill streets. The plant closed in 1953; however, coal tar and other waste products remained at the site. The Fifth and Hill Campaign started in 2007, when the pollution was first discovered, and cleanup of the site was initially supposed to take place in 2009. In a previous article, The Daily Illini spoke with student Dimitri Love, senior in LAS and Education and co-leader of Black Students for Revolution, one of the student organizations getting involved at the Fifth and Hill community. Ameren Corporation has been working on investigating and cleaning up the area since 1990 with main efforts occurring through 2009-2017, said Dave Palmer, Ameren manager of remediation

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A “no trespassing” sign lies on the fence of the lot where a former Ameren gas plant was located on Sunday. The 3.5-acre plant closed in 1953, but coal tar and other waste products continue to pollute the area, causing community members to speak up and start GoFundMe fundraisers.

projects. Ameren Illinois is a company that provides electric power and natural gas transmission services to their clients. “ We own a former

industria l f a c i l i t y, voluntarily mediating the property legacy impacts on groundwater to meet the objectives provided by the Illinois EPA,” Palmer said. After the manufacturing

plan shut down, there were coal tar byproducts residue remaining from the facility. “There’s still some soil impact under Fifth Street, not beyond Fifth Street, but just under Fifth Street deep

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The lot of the former manufactured Ameren gas plant is pictured on Fifth and Hill streets on Sunday.

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rooms and many collaborative spaces that aren’t readily available with the current area that is provided. The main complications

of the construction will be the traffic and reallocation of resources when these buildings are being redesigned. “We’re anticipating some issues with just the locations since they’re right across the street from each

other in a pretty highly traveled area of campus,” Fultz said. “There’s always the issues of swing spaces and where we put people during the construction.” Illini Hall’s reconstruction is set to be completed by March 2023, as the

enough that it’s not going to impact anybody working on the road or construction,” Palmer said. The manufacturing site’s soil has been excavated and filled with clean material, and the company has been monitoring the groundwater for 20 years to ensure its safety. “The process was for this site excavate impacted soil within a tent structure and into trucks, and those trucks go to a certified landfill, and they bring back clean soil that meets all of our objectives and place them back all the soil for the whole property,” Palmer said. The tents had air handling units that were designed to exchange the volume of hair four to six times per hour. Any chemicals that come out of the soil are cleaned within the units, ensuring the safety of the public. During the remediation era in either 2014 or 2017, there were large tents

covering the excavation area to reduce and eliminate exposure for potential air and soil contamination. To the compa ny ’s understanding, Palmer said there weren’t any illnesses cor related w ith the exposure. Since the site was secure, there should not have been any possibility of toxic ingestion and illness. “We’ve got a legacy facility we’re not using,” Palmer said. “We’d rather repurpose it probably for something productive. We’re not using the property or anything and would rather somebody else use it.” Currently, the company needs to submit the site into the public records and have a report sent to the Illinois EPA. Without the report the site will not be able to be sold since people do not want to take on liability for the property until they receive the proper documents. alizam2@dailyillini.com

construction will be prioritized because of the extensive redesign. Altgeld Hall is projected to be completed by May 2025 after the necessary renovations are complete. alizam2@dailyillini.com

Renovation plans for Altgeld Hall and Illini Hall Altgeld Hall: Interior surfaces, such as the intricate floor mosaics, murals, paintings and woodwork, will likely be restored to their historic beauty. Other key spaces including the Mathematics Library, north entrance and glass dome will undergo renovation. Heating and air conditioning will be replaced throughout the building, vastly increasing energy efficiency and improving the classroom environment. A second elevator will be added to make all portions of Altgeld Hall accessible, honoring the University of Illinois’ longtime commitment to persons with disabilities. Specific details of how Altgeld Hall will be restored and renovated will be determined as the project moves forward.

Illini Hall: Total reconstruction of Illini Hall with more floors. A new Illini Hall will be home to a new data science center as part of the Champaign-Urbana hub of the Illinois Innovation Network. The network will consist of various hubs across the state including the Discovery Partners Institute. Increased capacity and modernized learning spaces will benefit all Illinois students who study in these buildings.

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The front entrance of the Champaign County Jail is located at 502 South Lierman Avenue on Nov. 24. Due to a decrease in the number of inmates, there is a possibility of downsizing from two facilities to one.

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other medical needs. Additionally, this would lead to better building conditions, which is what the architectural firm’s plan meant to do. At the same time, community safety is a priority of the county law enforcement, Heuerman said. “I’m working in collaboration with community stakeholders, the State’s Attorney’s office and judges to help ensure we are doing the best job we can to uphold the presumption of innocence of those accused of a crime while also helping to ensure our community is safe from violent criminals,” Heuerman said. The board will continue to work towards a better alternative toward the current jail conditions. “It’s one of the most important things that will happen in our community in this decade,” Ingram said.

ed (licenses) won’t get you arrested and stuck in jail,” Ingram said. Heuerman said over the last several years, county law enforcement has been more cognizant of who they are arresting, issuing a ticket or Notice to Appear in lieu of a physical arrest when possible. “We paid something like $25,000 for this study,” Taylor said. “I would hate to just throw that money away. I do think it could be a springboard for what we end up doing. There were some really good ideas in there as far as meeting spaces and office spaces.” A decrease in the number of inmates leads to the possibility of perhaps one facility instead of two, with more focus on creating a better suited environment and programming for those with mental illnesses and danghel2@dailyillini.com

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Bus driver aims to make students’ days brighter BY ROHIT JAMMU STAFF WRITER

Longtime MTD driver Earnestine “Sunshine” Crook has been driving for over 10 years, and throughout her time in Champaign-Urbana, she has built a reputation. While some students know her as the driver of the 12 Teal buses, most know her for her bright smile and cheerful attitude. The Daily Illini: How did you get the name “Sunshine”? Earnestine Crook: My actual name is Earnestine Crook. People go back and forth between Earnestine and Sunshine, but a majority of people call me Sunshine. I started here in 2007, and I went full time in 2008. A gentleman got on my bus, and I greet people. I was like, “Hello, young man. How is it going?” He was having a bad day so he sat down by me and told me what was wrong. I gave him some encouraging words, and he said “You’re my Sunshine,” and it just stuck ever since. One day at my job, someone asked me what was my most memorable time that I had here, because they were doing portraits and putting it on the side of the buses, and I said the most memorable thing that I remember was that man calling me Sunshine. Eventually passengers started calling me Sunshine because when they saw my portrait on the side of the bus with the little short about myself that had the story that I told them about, and they went “Hmm, Sunshine actually suits you.” And that was it! DI: I noticed you had a really personal relationship

with some of the passengers, so how long have you known some of these people? Crook: Twelve years is a mighty long time. When you get around and you see the same passengers again and again and again you just start to get to know them. You’re going to see them every day, so why not chitchat and have a conversation with them? We don’t go out together or anything, but we have a bond on the bus. I know a lot of different people like that, some people call me Mama Sunshine, some people call me Titi Sunshine, others FaceTime me, some have me on Facebook. So I have met a lot of people from all of the world with all of the nationalities. DI: Do people recognize you when you’re out and about? Crook: Yes, yes! We did a commercial a while ago, and I was in that. This lady came up to me while I was at Walmart, and she said “Are you the lady on the commercial for MTD?” I was like “Yes!” And she came up and hugged me, and I didn’t even know her! DI: Why is it you’re so full of joy and “Sunshine”? Crook: The first reason is because of God and my love for him. My parents raised me to love people, to respect people and to do unto others as I would have them do unto me. That’s always stuck with me. Someone could be having a bad day and if you could just say a good “hello” or “good morning”, you don’t know the positive effect you can have on somebody, and all you really do is smile. Today, one student got on my bus and he was like, “I’m glad to see you today Sunshine,” and I said “I’m

glad to see you, too.” He said “Today’s my birthday,” and I just went “Bus! Today’s his birthday!” And the whole bus just started singing the birthday song for him. DI: What do you think is the greatest part of your day? Just making sure I’m safe, that my surroundings are safe and the students are safe. Customer service is my priority along with safety, so getting the person where they’re supposed to go, making sure the elderly have a seat, taking care of my bus — it’s all important. I’ve driven the 22 Illini and the 12 Teal, so I’ve driven everything there is to drive and seen everything there is to see. I’ve seen my share of drunk kids on a Friday or Saturday night. We used to have trashbags on the bus for the students if they were going to throw up, too. DI: You have any particularly memorable stories you really adore? Crook: Yeah, I do! Long time ago, there was this one lady who was pregnant, so I would always kneel the kneeler down whenever she got on. I didn’t care where we were or how many people had to get where, how fast. I always made sure I kneeled the kneeler for her. Eventually she stopped coming, and I didn’t see her for a long time. When she did some back, she had had the baby, but I didn’t know that. So she gets on the bus and she goes “Sunshine, you remember when I was pregnant?” and I said, “Is that you, girl?” and she said “Yeah! And guess what, here’s the baby!” and the whole bus was laughing and clapping. rjammu2@dailyillini.com

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Above: Noah Lee, junior in AHS, presents his ID to an MTD bus driver on Feb. 23, 2018. Longtime MTD driver Earnestine “Sunshine” Crook has been driving buses on campus for over 10 years, and she is known both for driving the 12 Teal buses and for her bright smile and cheerful attitude when interacting with new passengers. Below: University students disembark from the 9B Brown bus at the new Wright Street bus island on Oct. 4.

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Students launch careers as makeup artists BY BRIELLE SCULLARK STAFF WRITER

Seniors Ifeoma Onyeka in LAS and Zainabu Lawal in AHS both started their makeup artist careers out of their college dorm rooms. If it weren’t for a push from their friends to share their work, they may not be where they are today. Onyeka started doing her own makeup in seventh grade, but only the basic mascara and lip gloss that almost every preteen was doing. When she got into high school, she started practicing on friends. Her freshman year of college, Onyeka did makeup causally in her dorm for $5-10, but after being pushed by her friend to create a website and Instagram for her work, her makeup career started to really pick up. “When I got to college, people told me I should do makeup and have a website and Instagram so they could see my pictures,” Onyeka said. “From there I just started getting lots of clients and kept getting better and better.” After her Instagram page started to gain traffic, she then created an Acuity scheduling page where clients are able to book appointments. From there, her business expanded from her little dorm room in Champaign to doing makeup for photoshoots for influential people in Chicago. Lawal has a similar origin story. She was also encouraged by her loved ones to showcase her makeup skills. “My friend and cousin really pushed me to create an Instagram page (zeez_ touch),” Lawal said. “Many people wanted me to start doing makeup on them, and they said they wanted to pay me to do it. I stepped out of my comfort zone and started taking clients.” Lawal’s interest in makeup was awakened by watching YouTube makeup tutorials. She practiced heavily on eyeshadow at first, and then everything started to come together soon after. “This year was a great pop-off year for me,” Lawal said. “I’ve gotten many clients and people that would come back for another makeup appointment. I take each client as a learning experience because everyone doesn’t have the

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University seniors, clockwise from top left, Zainabu Lawal, Ifeoma Onyeka and Jaelin Kenner launched their makeup careers thanks to the encouragement of their friends to put their work on social media. Onyeka and Lawal went from doing makeup in their dorm rooms to taking clients.

same face, so it definitely made it different for me. I hope my business will continue to grow and develop into something bigger.” Over the years of practice and perfecting, Lawal and Onyeka’s makeup skills have improved tremendously, but they both admit they are still growing. Lawal and Onyeka both agree doing makeup on their clients is totally different than doing it on themselves. “Everyone has different skin shades, undertones and textures,” Lawal said. “Everyone has different eyelids and shapes. What I might be able to do on myself might not work for one of my clients.”

Onyeka uses more universal products on her clients that would work well for everyone, but she uses products that cater specifically to her skin. Jaelin Kenner, senior in AHS, is another makeup artist on campus. Doing makeup on other faces has actually strengthened her makeup skills because she has to think more about what works and what doesn’t work for her clients versus already knowing what products work for her. “Doing makeup on other people is a lot more fun to me,” Kenner said. “Being able to practice and grow by working on other complexions other than my

own challenges me and helps me grow in my work. When doing others’ makeup, I have to pay attention to skin type and plan ahead sometimes ... wWhen I do my own makeup, it comes more natural, and I don’t have to think much about what my next step is or what color should I use to conceal my face.” Communication with clients is a top priority. If a client comes with a makeup inspiration picture that doesn’t suit their eyes, face shape, or skin tone, makeup artists need to address the situation properly. “The picture they might have might be someone with a lot of lid space,” Onyeka said. “I just let

and the same goes for lips.” But before the makeup comes the skin. Skin care is key to having a flawless makeup application. “Skincare is very important,” Lawal said. “A lot of people neglect this part and wonder why their makeup doesn’t come out the way they want it to. A great makeup look starts off with a nice face.” Onyeka recommends a simple skincare regimen. She said individuals should wash their faces with a good face cleanser for a full 60 seconds and top it off with a nice moisturizer. The artists all share an array of favorite brands they love, from budgetfriendly to high-end. Lawal tends to use more budget-friendly products. Her experience working at Ulta has opened the door for more products she can use. Lawal and Onyeka both mentioned their love for brands such as NYX, MAC, Maybelline and Nars. The future for these artists is brighter than the best highlight on the market. They all see their makeup careers extending farther than the college campus. Onyeka is already in a makeup group created by professional makeup artist Tiyana Robinson, who specializes in makeup for women of color. She wants to be a personal makeup artist and open up a studio that offers all beauty services. For Kenner, makeup is more than just what is sounds. “Makeup is self-expression, art and something used to enhance the facial features,” Kenner said. “Many people often slander makeup, but being able to do makeup is actually a gift that does make people happy and helps people in several ways.” In the future, she wants to create a mentoring program for both men and women, young and old, that aids them in their makeup careers. Lawal wants to host classes for makeup newbies who don’t know where to start. “My goal is to make sure everyone has fun with makeup and get answers to all the questions they have,” Lawal said.

them know beforehand that, ‘your eye shape is different for that person’s eye shape.’ Even if they don’t understand that their eye shapes and faces shapes are different, I still try my hardest to give them the closest result anyway.” Cleanliness is another important aspect in makeup artistry. Onyeka stresses the importance of having clean tools for each client. “Now, even though I’m still growing and I’m still learning, my work is more clean and neat, more sanitary,” Onyeka said. “I have learned a lot about what you should and shouldn’t do ... Always have clean brushes. Never use the same mascara wand on each client brielle2@dailyillini.com

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‘OK, boomer’ is an OK trend Millennials, in particular, are having a much harder go at life financially COLUMNIST than did their baby-boomer forebears. Millennials, for example, earn about ecently, a tsunami 20% less than boomers of new memes has did at their age, despite the flooded feeds of social fact that millennials are on media. I’m talking about average better-educated. the ones with the newly Moreover, 62% of millenpopularized retort, “OK, nials report that they live boomer.” paycheck to paycheck, and Since its rise in popularity many of them are putting off and subsequent appearance significant milestones in life in every part of the internet, due to high levels of student “OK, boomer” has caused an debt. explosion of online discusThrough this lens of sion regarding generation financial disparity, “OK, Z, millennials, baby boomboomer” can be seen as a ers and the divide between justified response to an oldthe young and old. But what er generation that likes to is the significance of this complain about the actions phrase, and why does it of young people without have so many people upset taking into consideration while so many others find it many of the new problems amusing? that they didn’t have to “OK, boomer” is used grapple with. online as a response to This kind of uninformed an older person — almost and out-of-touch critialways a baby boomer — who has made some comment that is so horribly wrong, off-base or uninformed it is easier to use the condescending remark “OK, boomer” and move on rather than try to argue or explain. Just think of every time an older member of your family has said something that made you shake your head, roll your eyes or just cringe. These statements usually begin with: “Kids these days,” or “When I was your age,” or — my personal favorite — “You know, back in my day.” Young people have finally fit all of their disgust with these statements into an easy comeback. But what does it say about the state of our culture to have young people writing off the opinions of an entire generation? It says a lot about boomers, actually, and it also represents many of the challenges that have been unique to millennials and members of Gen Z. CLINT DOZIER

cism from older people was exemplified rather perfectly in a recent comment made by Martha Blyth. Blyth is a senior vice president for AARP and also the editorial director for AARP media — oh, the sheer irony. In an interview with Axios, when asked about “OK, boomer” she responded: “OK, millennials, but we’re the people that actually have the money.” This is exactly the kind of idiotic response that only helps to prove the point young people are trying to make. Yes, Martha, you guys do have all the money. That’s because baby boomers were one of the luckiest generations in American history. The postwar economic boom gave many of them the opportunity for a comfortable upbringing and a stable, good-paying career straight out of high school. Blyth and many people with

her mindset, would benefit from trying to imagine what life is like for so many young people who weren’t so fortunate. None of this is to say millennials and members of Gen Z are perfect or that they don’t have legitimate issues of their own. Believe me, they certainly do. Cancel culture and the strange desire to forgo consumption of gluten without having Celiac disease both come to mind. But before being so quick to judge or make all-encompassing negative statements about “kids these days,” I think many older people would be better served keeping in mind some of the unique challenges — specifically those related to finances — that many young people today are dealing with.

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isney has bred a business so domineering it would make Standard Oil blush. Let me walk you through some facts: the conglomerate’s stock has grown 40% since August 2016. It now owns eight out of the 10 highest-grossing mov-

ies of all time, and it hogged nearly 40% of the box office for the first nine months of 2019. Disney is putting up gargantuan numbers outside of the studio as well. Its network of parks raked in a $4.5 billion profit in 2018, and that’s before a highly anticipated Star Warsthemed section popped up at Disneyland. The nearly instant success of Disney Plus, the com-

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The majority of online discussion is also dominated by a relatively small number of active individuals on sites like Twitter, where 10% of the users made 97% of the political tweets. The previously cited data also noted individuals following politics more closely tend to be more polarized. Taking all of this into account, it’s simple to observe how easy it is to fall into the trap of tribal online political bubbles. Beyond that, politics has been allowed to enter and dominate seemingly all aspects of society. Tensions soared surrounding the NFL during the Kaepernick protests; the NBA was embroiled in the Hong Kong protests controversy; some protested against ChickFil-A because their Christian owners donated to the Salvation Army; Home Depot suffered a backlash because the co-founder supports President Trump; and seemingly every day another culture war of this nature arises. This has only been exacerbated by the merging of celebrities and politicians in popular culture. Our nation has decided it is essential every aspect of the culture — the social fabric — must revolve around politics. Actors, professional athletes and other superstars are treated like ideological thought leaders in political realms they often lack expertise in. This only propagates the culture wars and doesn’t elevate the dialogue. This matters because the social fabric is what unites Americans. If America cannot shop together, watch sports together or associate with one another, what can they do together? (Beyond the classic liberal tradition both parties politically identify with, the flag, Constitution and culture of the United States is all we share. ) This segregation by ideology in all aspects of society completely disregards the wide diversity of ethnic, religious and political thought this country has historically celebrated. To breakdown society in this manner, attributing malice to one’s neighbor rather than seeking an understanding of their position, is detrimental to the future of the nation. If this nation cannot remedy the distrust between parties, if it cannot agree on a set of facts to build upon, this great republican experiment is at risk. Going forward, seek discomfort. Instead of arguing online, seek tactful discussion with others to come to a better mutual understanding of both sides’ principles underlying their policy preferences. Remember, as Americans, we are more united than divided.

s the Impeachment hearings continue on Capitol Hill, it doesn’t take a keen eye to notice the deep partisanship plaguing the nation. There’s little reason to follow the hearings, something that should be of utmost importance in our republic; regardless of what happens, the Democrats are going to push for impeachment, and the Republicans will vote against it. It’s as if the circumstances of the case don’t even matter. This debacle is nothing new. If anything, it’s a symptom of a toxic political landscape that has taken grasp of this nation characterized by tribalism and ideological segregation. In this technological age of ever-increasing connectivity, Americans ironically seem to continue being driven apart. Research released in October from Pew Research Center highCAMERON IRELAND THE DAILY ILLINI lights that 83% of Republicans describe Democrats as “cold”: conversely, 79% of Democrats describe Republicans as “cold.” In 2016, those figures were 69% and 61% respecpany’s very own streamtively. This same survey despite their resemblance ing service, can only bolster to the originals? Because revealed 64% of RepubliDisney’s revenues. Barely cans viewed Democrats people really wanted to see a week old, it is an ad-free as “close-minded,” 63% Simba in CGI. compilation of every show described them as “unpatriPersonally, I saved the and movie that the enterotic” and 55% viewed them ticket money, stuck with tainment provider has ever as “immoral.” the trailer and verified for released. The platform is, On the contrary, 75% of myself that a realistically in the most literal sense, an Democrats called Republirendered Simba looks lionovernight success: 10 milcans “close-minded,” 23% shaped. It was the same lion viewers subscribed on viewed them as “unpatriexperience for free. the first day. otic” and 47% viewed them Nevertheless, Disney How are these kinds of as “immoral.” Finally, 73% won’t let you escape the profits sustainable when of Republicans and Demopast. When I said Disney I can’t even sell one cup of crats say they can’t agree on Plus has everything the hot chocolate on the Main basic facts. company ever came out Quad? When will Disney Given this data, it is eviwith, I meant everything. slip up? How much longer dent both parties are to “Toy Story.” “Pirates of the can it manage to grow mon- Caribbean.” “Black Panblame for this polarization. ey on trees? The issue doesn’t stem solether.” I genuinely believe It’s pretty straightforly from ideological differthat some of these movward: Disney will last for ences, it is rooted in the idea ies are the finest in history, as long as we like to remithat the other side is comincluding “WALL-E” and nisce about the stories from “Finding Nemo.” posed of inherently bad peoour childhood. Until then, ple. They are close-minded, Disney doesn’t really the company has one game understand why I love those immoral, unpatriotic and plan, and we’re playing right films, though. They have cold. Is this how we should into it. view our fellow Americans? simply regurgitated every Disney is often regarded What is the cause of this work in their archives in the as an innovator in the realm hope that some people will divide? One might look to of business. It is continually pay additional money on top social media platforms for redefining the limits of how of what they paid in the the- an answer. There has been much a single entity can plenty of conversation surater way back when. own, how much it can make rounding the way we use Disney has every right and how many viewers it social media and its effect to make a profit in every can apprehend. on the outside world. way it can. They are not a It’s funny, then, how a People tend to intermonopoly (yet), and every company can revolutionize act online with those they dollar it makes is one that the world of entertainment agree with on politics; social a customer willingly gave by simply acknowledging media platforms recognize up. This business model, what its audience liked when however, is doing more for this and suggest other news they were kids. The money the past than for the future. stories and accounts with is the only thing that’s new. similar ideas. The result is When we cycle through all We know the content like of our favorite films and pro- the formation of these “idethe back of our hand. ological bubbles,” where grams of yesteryear, we’ll At a glance, Disney’s individuals rarely engage resurface only to find that track record this past the push for new narratives with divergent views. year could’ve been ripped Consequently, users are has become less ambitious from the ‘90s. Live-action and less exciting in Disney’s flattered with non-challengremakes of beloved cartoons wake. ing views and selectively such as “Dumbo,” “Aladdin” engage with posts that fulSo … thanks Disney? I and “The Lion King” weren’t guess? fill their confirmation biasmovies as much as they were es. People see the story they Tommy is a senior in echoes. How is it, then, that want to see, as is the case in Matthew is a sophomore in LAS. they managed to break such Engineering. the current impeachment tblock2@dailyillini.com krauter3@dailyillini.com massive economic ground hearings.

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Illini fall to Wildcats in regular season conclusion BY MILES POWERS-HUANG STAFF WRITER

Wet, muggy, ugly – a few words for the weather during Illinois’s 29-10 loss to Northwestern on Saturday. Heading into the game, Illini starting quarterback Brandon Peters was ruled out with a head injury, forcing redshirt freshman Matt Robinson to get the starting nod. The Wildcats also turned to an inexperienced signalca ller, as sophomore quarterback Andrew Marty picked up his first start. Also out for Illinois were standout wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe and captain linebacker Jake Hansen. W it h bot h tea m s forced to turn to backup quarterbacks, there were more than a few headscratching plays from both sides, and the slippery conditions served no favors. The Wildcats opened the scoring on a field goal from kicker Charlie Kuhbander w ith th ree m inutes remaining in the first quarter, the only scoring in the first 15 minutes of play. The Illini of fense couldn’t get things going early on, and the unit remained stuck in neutral for the remainder of the game. “I just feel like we never really got into the groove of things,” said senior wide receiver Caleb Reams. “Thirteen plays in the first half is never good.” In the second quarter, an interception from defensive back Nate Hobbs set the Illini offense up with a short field, and running back Dre Brown ran for a 6-yard touchdown to put Illinois up 7-3. N o r t h w e s t e r n responded, however, as Marty capped a 15-play, 75-yard drive with a 12-yard rushing touchdown to restore the lead, 10-7. Missing the safe hands of Imatorbhebhe made things tough for Robinson, and making plays deep down

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Quarterback Matt Robinson (12) attempts to throw a pass during Illinois’ final regular-season game against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium. The Illini failed to gain offensive momentum and fell to the Wildcats 29-10 on Saturday.

the field didn’t happen. “(Imatorbhebhe) is such a playmaker, it makes it harder when you don’t have a guy who you know is gonna make big-time plays,” Robinson said. After halftime, kicker James McCourt missed a potential game-tying field goal, and Northwestern i m me d i at el y mo v e d the ball 69 yards on the following drive for another touchdown, culminating in a 34-yard touchdown from Marty to wide receiver Riley Lees. Although Northwestern

wasn’t particularly potent at any given point of the game, Illinois struggled all over the field, partially due to key injuries. But head coach Lovie Smith refused to let the team’s health problems serve as an excuse for the loss. “We were losing a lot of players, not gonna make excuses for that,” Smith said. “Hopefully we’ll get a lot of those guys back and get back to how we’ve been playing throughout the year.” Down 17-10, Illinois got back in it when McCourt

redeemed himself by clanking the ball through off of the right upright from 50 yards away, cutting the lead to 17-13. On t he W i ldc at s ’ following drive, senior defensive back Stanley Green looked to have secured a critical end zone interception, but an illegal hands-to-the-face penalty on junior defensive lineman Ayo Shogbonyo nullified the play, and Marty snuck in from a yard out to make the score 23-10 two plays later. The Illini failed to

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respond, and the Wildcats punctuated the win with a 24-yard touchdown run from defensive back Coco Azema with just over one minute remaining. “Disappointment doesn’t even seem like a strong (enough) word to describe what we did today,” Smith said. “First off, got to give (head coach) Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern’s team a lot of credit. They came in and really played well in all phases. It always starts up front, the lines on both sides, and they dominated us both ways.”

Despite missing some key weapons, Robinson was lethargic on Saturday, throwing for 108 yards and accumulating no total touchdowns. The redshirt freshman also took several losses, which drastically skewed his final rushing yardage total. “I think Matt played the way we all played,” Smith said. “Nobody did a good job today. Matt was involved in that.” Freshman Isaia h Williams also saw the field SEE WILDCATS | 3B

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Petra Holešínská (13), Kennedi Myles (44) and J-Naya Ephraim (0) run down the court of the State Farm Center during Illinois’ game against Presbyterian. Illinois beat Presbyterian 71-52 on Saturday.

Freshman center Kofi Cockburn spent the first half of Illinois’ game against Lindenwood Tuesday night trying to adjust to the small size of the Lions and their speed. Cockburn didn’t start Tuesday’s matchup in his normal flashy fashion. He capitalized on a missed jumper and passed to senior guard Andrès Feliz to score the first points of the game. It wasn’t until the last minute of the first half that Cockburn truly had his confidence-boosting, breakout moment to set him up for the second half. With 1:07 left, Cockburn stole the ball mid-court,

hustled his way through the empty frontcourt for a dunk that received a full standing ovation by the entire football team who was sitting behind the basket. By the end of the night, Cockburn had found his groove again but fell two rebounds short of what could have been his fourth consecutive double-double and his sixth on the season. “We’ve got guys that can go get it,” said head coach Brad Underwood. “(Cockburn) probably could have scored at will and yet it was a game where we got out and we got running and made some baskets.” Cockburn swept both SEE COCKBURN | 3B

Illinois capitalizes on assists to beat Presbyterian BY BRENDYN JONES STAFF WRITER

The Illinois women’s basketball team (6-1) beat Presbyterian College (3-4) with five Illini scoring in double figures Saturday evening. The 71-52 win marked Illinois’ third victory in a row and sixth overall. The game was close only during the first quarter. T he b a c k- a nd -f or t h stopped when a layup by freshman for ward Kennedi Myles put the Illini up 20-19 with 9:01 left in the second quarter. Presbyterian didn’t take the lead again for the rest of the game. Myles, who was one of the leading scorers for Illinois against Presbyterian, had 12 points and notched her third career double-double

in only seven games with the Illini. She also added two blocks and a steal to go along with her doubledouble performance. Myles said being a freshman doesn’t affect her ability to be a vocal leader on the team. “I don’t think me being a freshman has anything to do with it,” Myles said. “It’s my team. I love my team. I love the energy that they bring. So, it makes it easy for me to want to get loud, to get turnt, just for everything that we do.” The Illini have had a lot of help from their three freshmen this year. Fellow freshman guard Jada Peebles contributed 10 points and had the best plus-minus of the game at +21. Guard Jeanae Terry also put up 7 points off the

bench for the Illini. One of Illinois’ strengths against Presbyterian was the team’s ability to create constant ball movement. The Illini assisted 22 times on 28 field goals, while Presbyterian was only able to total nine assists on their 18 field goals. “We’re a really good team when we’re getting played in man, and our focus was zone because obviously the team zoned us most of the game,” Myles said. “So, in practice, we work on penetrating and passing. So, what we saw was a lot of collapsing which made it open for (our) posts at the bottom for those easy dishes.” The Illini earned a season-high 22 assists, beating their previous high by one. Illinois put up 21

assists in its first game of the season against Chicago State, and the team didn’t eclipse the 20-assist mark again until the game against Presbyterian. Head coach Nancy Fahey said building chemistry is a foundation for the future, and the Illini’s summer trip to Australia was a chance to capitalize on that. “What’s so fun about coaching and watching these teams develop is that a lot of people are impatient about where their chemistry is going,” Fahey said. “What you have to understand as a coach is that … it takes all those emotions. For instance, going to Australia, all we’ve gone through in preseason. JEFFREY HSU THE DAILY ILLINI That’s the foundation, and Freshman Kofi Cockurn attempts to block a shot against a SEE PRESBYTERIAN | 3B

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ILLINOIS VS. NORTHWESTERN Illinois ended the season with its second-straight loss, falling to Northwestern. The Wildcats took control of the clock on a rainy Saturday afternoon, snapping an eight-game losing streak against Big Ten opponents. The Illini struggled to establish their offensive game with quarterback Brandon Peters and all three starting wide receivers out with injuries, while the Wildcats ran amok in Memorial Stadium, finishing with a total 378 rushing yards.

OFFENSE Fi r st , t he goo d . Fresh m a n quarterback Matt Robinson threw for 108 yards, completing eight of his 17 attempts, including a 29-yard reception by wide receiver Caleb Reams that set up a touchdown drive from running back Dre Brown in the second quarter, but that was the most productive sequence the Illini had all afternoon. Now, the bad. The Illini missed both Peters and Josh Imatorbhebhe offensively. Robinson was sacked three times for a total of 33 yards lost. The Illini struggled to advance their drives on the

ground, rushing for 60 yards but losing 46, netting a dismal 14 yards on 26 carries. “They did a pretty good job stopping us on the run,” Robinson said. “We’ve just got to look at the film, see what we did wrong and go from there.” Illinois’ passing game started to pick up in the second quarter, but it only resulted in a long field goal from kicker James McCourt. In the total 60 minutes, the Illini held on to the ball for just 18 minutes and 12 seconds. The Illini now wait for their bowl invitation on Dec. 8. The bowl bid makes this season a success, but this game brought this offense down to earth. “We just weren’t doing our best job,” Robinson said. “I don’t think I did my best job. The entire offense didn’t feel on point. We didn’t execute.”

DEFENSE The Wildcats, quite literally, had all day Like the offense, the Illini defense missed to score. Of all the glaring stats that could linebacker Jake Hansen, who sat his third be pulled from Saturday afternoon, straight game due to injury. Overworked and worn down on the defensive the most critical in favor of the Wildcats was their time in end, the Wildcats’ fourth starting possession of the ball. Of those 60 minutes, quarterback of the season the Illini defense was on the field for almost Andrew Marty took severe advantage in the zone-read three full quarters. Cornerback Nate Hobbs’ interception in option game (30 rushes for 111 yards), threw a 34-yard the second quarter set up the offense’s lone touchdown touchdown pass and scored his touchdown run after drive. Linebacker Dele Harding led the defense with 15 defensive back Coco Azema’s 62-yard carry late in the tackles and a tackle for loss, tying him for 10th on Illinois’ third quarter. all-time list with 147 and the most since linebacker Jeremy “It’s our last game at Memorial Stadium, but this isn’t our last game of the season,” Harding said. “We want to close out Leman (152 by 2006). Defensive back Stanley Green had his 10th career forced fumble, placing him third for the most fumbles with a win so the rest of the team can take that energy off into in Illini history. next year.”

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Open letter to Illini football seniors with 528 yards and four TATIANIA PERRY touchdowns, and you’ve become one of the top COLUMNIST kick returners in program history. Thank you, Reggie ear Illinois football Corbin. You rank among seniors, the top Illini rushers It’s time to say of all time, with 2,330 goodbye to Zuppke Field yards and 17 touchdowns, and move onto whatever playing 42 games played lies beyond. and coining 20 stats. Almost four years ago, Your explosiveness is Illinois hired head coach unmatched. Lovie Smith, although Thank you, Trenard most of you were recruited Davis, for being so by the Bill Cubit-Tim versatile. Playing defensive Beckman team. back, quarterback and You took a chance on finally settling in as a this guy because, well, he’s wide receiver. You played former NFL coach Smith. 24 games and had seven In the first year, people career starts, totaling had mostly negative things 40 career catches for to say about him, the coach 430 yards and threw a you put your future in touchdown pass against the hands of. It probably Penn State in 2018. hurt, but after the season Thank you, Stanley was over, you guys stuck Green, for being a regular around. defensive back in the The same can’t be said secondary for four years, for many of the teammates racking up 248 tackles, you came in with, though. nine forced fumbles – Thank you for sticking it third-most in Illini history out and drowning out the – six fumble recoveries, noise. That’s a lot to ask and three interceptions. 18- and 19-year-olds, in Thank you, Dele terms of maturity, but you Harding, for leading this all did it. team for the last two Thank you for trusting years. You’re one of the the process, even though top linebackers in the many of the spectators nation, leading Big Ten told you to leave while you in tackles with 132. Your could. 12.0 tackles-for-losses, It all paid off, and now three forced fumbles, you are going bowling. three interceptions and Watching your growth two defensive touchdowns in my time here has been are all nothing short of phenomenal, but watching amazing. you this season completely Thank you, Kenyon transform into the team Jackson. You’ve been you promised to be has to part of the defensive be the best senior-year gift tackle rotation for the I could’ve received. past four years with 65 The Wisconsin upset will career tackles, 3.0 tacklesgo down as one of my top for-losses and 2.0 sacks memories as an Illini, and throughout your career. there are plenty of others Thank you, Jamal Milan, a four-year starter in the same category. at defensive tackle who’s We all owe you a “thank having his best season to you” for showing us what date with 31 tackles and perseverance looks like, 8.5 tackles-for-losses, for showing us just how important it is to trust the the most among Big Ten defensive tackles. In your process and for inspiring career, you’ve racked up us. 98 tackles, 13.5 tacklesThank you, Nolan for-losses, 2.0 sacks, two Bernat, for walking on forced fumbles and three at defensive back. You’ve fumble recoveries. seen plenty of action on Thank you, Tymir special teams, making 10 career tackles and making Oliver, for being a go-to guy, a consistent starter a notable interception against Western Illinois in and a contributor at defensive tackle 2018. throughout your career. Thank you, Dre Brown, You’ve racked up 87 career for pushing through tackles, 11.0 TFLs, eight injuries and playing 24 PBUs and 5.5 sacks. games with two career Thank you, Richie starts. You battled back to become the team’s second- Petitbon, for kicking leading rusher this season ‘Bama to the curb and

coming to Illinois. You’ve started every game as an offensive lineman and played nearly every snap at right guard, helping the team’s transformation immensely. Thank you, Caleb Reams. Exceptional blocking in 32 games played and six starts aren’t too shabby. With 15 catches for 150 yards and one touchdown in his career as a wide receiver, you’ve shown just how important you have been to the team. Thank you, Bobby Walker, for your 36 games played. You’re an AFCA Good Works Team and Wuerffel Trophy nominee, a staple on specials units and as a blocking tight end through your career. You were a walk-on, but you were awarded a scholarship following the 2018 season. Thank you, Justice Williams, for being adaptable. Playing 46 games, five starts at linebacker, wide receiver and landing at tight end. You’ve been a staple on special teams, making 16 tackles, 14 career catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. Thank you, Kurt Gavin, for your contributions as an offensive lineman in the three games played and all the work you put in that we didn’t see. Thank you, Cam Miller, for being the guy at quarterback when no one else could. You scored a rushing touchdown at Ohio State in 2017 on your first career play – what a break out. Thank you, Griffin Palmer, for your contributions on special teams, hauling in your first career reception Saturday at Iowa. Thank you, Ayo Shogbonyo, for sticking with it so we could see your break out season as a defensive lineman with 31 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Thank you, Brandon Jones, for continuing on with the team at Manager after spending three seasons as both tight end and defensive end. Thank you, Illini seniors. Sincerely, Illini nation @tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com

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WILDCATS as a quarterback but only threw for 38 yards and an interception to go along with 15 yards rushing. As a whole, Illinois accounted for just 14 total rushing yards. On a day where the weather made it hard to do much in the passing game, Illinois’ rushing attack, normally the team’s strong suit, couldn’t pick the rest of the offense up. After running for over 1,000 yards in 2018, senior

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PRESBYTERIAN that’s what ... leads a team to have a game like today where it can be fun.” The team has been slowly bringing back senior Brandi Beasley, who suffered a concussion in the preseason. Beasley is the highest returning scorer from last season with 11.6 points per game and led the

running b ack Reggie Corbin went out on Senior Day with -10 rushing yards. “I don’t think I did my best job, or the whole offense did,” Robinson said. “We just weren’t really on point.” Defensively, Illinois completely took away the Northwestern pass attack, but gave up 384 yards on the ground, bringing back shades of last season. Azema led the way with 123 rushing yards, and Marty wasn’t far behind with 111. Illinois looked like it was turning a corner after the victory at Michigan

State, but Saturday’s loss to Northwestern was a big step in the wrong direction and ushered out a group of seniors on a low note. “It’s mission not complete really,” said linebacker Dele Harding. “Offense, defense, special teams too, it’s not the way we wanted to go out.” With the loss, Illinois dropped to 6-6 on the season overall, while Northwestern took home the Land of Lincoln Trophy to conclude a 3-9 season.

team in assists last season with 4.9 per game. Beasley made her season debut in Illinois’ fourth game but hasn’t started yet. The win over Presby terian was the final game of the Illinois homestand. The team hits the road for the first time this season at North Carolina Thursday. This will be somewhat of a homecoming for freshman Jada Peebles, who is from

Raleigh, North Carolina, which is about 30 miles from Chapel Hill. North Carolina started its season 6-0 and just beat both Temple and Missouri in the Cancun Challenge, played in Cancun, Mexico. The Tar Heels are led by their center, junior Janelle Bailey, who averages 17.5 points per game.

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Freshman forward Kennedi Myles defends a Presbyterian player at the State Farm Center during the Illinois game. The Illini won 71-52 Saturday.

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COCKBURN Big Ten weekly honors, the conference announced on Monday, taking home both Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Week accolades. The freshman averaged 17.7 points and 14.7 rebounds and had a double-double, while shooting nearly 58% from the field in all three Illini victories in the week, placing him on top. “Of everything that Kofi has done to this point, one thing I am probably impressed with is Kofi’s ability to guard guards and his lateral quickness,”

Underwood said. “When he spreads out he’s very big and hard to get around.” He became the first player since Nick Ward of Michigan State in 2017 to sweep the league’s weekly player and freshman award. His award marks his second Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor. In his time at Illinois, he has set the Illini freshman single-game rebounding record against The Citadel grabbing 17 boards. Cockburn became the fifth Big Ten player with five double-doubles in his first six games of a season since 2010-11, joining Ethan Happ of Wisconsin, Jordan Murphy of Minnesota and

Caleb Swanigan of Purdue. He also became the fifth Division I freshman with double-doubles in five of his first six games since 201011, joining Deandre Ayton of Arizona and Brandon McCoy of UNLV in 201718, Ben Simmons of LSU in 2015-16 and Julius Randle of Kentucky in 2013-14. “In these last few games we have seen a lot of smallersized guys that he’s had to guard that can really shoot it and for the most part he’s continuing to grow in that area,” Underwood said. “He’s done a heck of a job.” @tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com

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HARRIS In his song “Phantom Limb,” Harris relives his emotions surrounding his mother’s funeral. He creates an analogy within this song by comparing his mother’s death to a phantom limb; he feels her presence but knows she is no longer with him. Harris mourns the loss of his mother and seeks to regain her presence in his life. Interestingly, this song’s third and final verse is interrupted by a hauntingly beautiful guitar solo. By utilizing a guitar solo to conclude the song, Harris attempts to protect himself from the reality of his mother’s death. By leaving the third verse unfinished, Harris leaves himself vulnerable to the judgment of his listeners, creating a bond between Harris and his audience. “Phantom Limb” will impress listeners with its powerful despair and its ability to bring forth emotion through its instrumental conclusion. In contrast to “Phantom Limb,” “Giving up” is a cheerful tune in G major which portrays Harris battle with alcoholism. Despite the upbeat instr umenta l, Ha rris expresses the anguish both he and his wife feel about his addiction. His lyrics portray his helplessness, along with describing his usage of alcohol as a coping mechanism. Upon an initial listen, “Giving up” appears to be a lighthearted song, yet Harris hides meaningful lyrics behind a joyful melody. The song tells the tale of a man stuck in a constant cycle of alcoholism and its effects on his relationship with his wife. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, “Confused” is a tune about rushing into love. In this song dedicated to his wife, Harris joyfully

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recounts the warnings he received once he planned his engagement. This jovial tune highlights the young-and-dumb aspects of falling in love. It will please listeners with a heartfelt message on the importance of believing in love, no matter how rushed it may seem. Despite the caution of others, Harris recognizes the importance of acting in the present moment instead of waiting for a sense of security. He emphasizes the importance

“Like many artists, Harris uses his music as a vehicle to manage grief and misfortune, therefore creating an atmosphere for the audience to see the vulnerable side of his experiences with hardship.”

unresolved. Instead of continuing to discuss seeing his mother in the afterlife, Harris chooses to conclude the song with instrumentals which leave listeners desiring a proper conclusion to the song. Although the melody is harmonious, it does not replace the audience’s longing for a proper ending. “Love and the Dark” is an entrance into the mind of a man who has overcome sig n i f ica nt hardship throughout his life. Laced with beautiful harmonies and mellifluous guitar solos, this album encompasses a myriad of emotions, ranging from heartache to infatuation. Surprisingly, Harris has already created a con nec t ion bet ween his listeners and his experiences. His music leaves him completely vulnerable to listeners and their judgment. “Love and the Dark” has created an atmosphere of mutual trust between Harris and his audience, successfully allowing his music to appeal to a broader range of people. Through his appeal to the audience’s empathy, Harris has composed an album that leaves the listener wanting more. His songs embody the human experience of overcoming ha rdship despite the difficulties one may face. The album can be described as an anthem for those overwhelmed by the weight of this world. Harris has gifted his listeners with an album representative of the human ability to overcome and endure. “Love and the Dark” is surely an anthem created for those desiring hope throughout the hardship. Harris has produced an album that grants his listeners the opportunity to see the vulnerable side of his personality, successfully forming a relationship with his listeners.

of his impulsive behavior and clearly does not regret rushing into a marriage. Listeners will appreciate the song ’s playful lyrics along with Harris’ clear devotion to his wife. “Confused” is a charming song that will delight listeners with its lighthearted energy and upbeat instrumentals. Throug hout this album, Harris concludes many of his songs with instrumentals instead of lyrics. In “Grandfather,” Harris finishes the song with an extended, lyricfree conclusion that leaves the song feeling swood2@readbuzz.com

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

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 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  Free Visual AIDS will commemorate the 30th anniversary of Day With(out) Art with seven newly commissioned videos by Shanti Avirgan, Nguyen Tan Hoang, Carl George, Viva Ruiz, Iman Shervington, Jack Waters and Derrick WoodsMorrow. These artists will consider the continuing presence of HIV/AIDS in the contemporary moment while revisiting resonant cultural histories of art and activism from the past three decades.

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Illinois Wind Symphony and Wind Orchestra  7:30-9:30 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  $4-10 A preeminent ensemble in the world, the University of Illinois Wind Symphony premieres new works, travels to national and international events and sets the standard for band performance and training. Its members are undergraduate and graduate students who excel at playing the traditional band repertoire, works for small chamber groups and innovative new pieces. Since its inception, it has served as an ambassador for the historic Illinois Bands program and is an innovator in the wind band field.

Forebeat at the Iron Post

 8-10 p.m.  The Iron Post, 120 S. Race St., Urbana  $5 Come to the Iron Post for an evening of experimental music including improvised percussion, electronics and samples.

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 5-7 p.m.  The Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign  Free Santa Claus is coming to town! The Champaign Center Partnership is excited to join the Champaign Park District in welcoming Jolly Old St. Nick to downtown Champaign’s The Virginia Theatre. Visit Santa in the historic theatre’s Mezzanine Lobby. He will take pictures with each visitor (parents, bring your cameras!) and every child will receive a free candy cane. This is a popular event and lines can get a bit long, so arrive early if you can!

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In his debut w ith Chicago-based company Bloodshot Records, Jason Hawk Harris’s album “Love and the Dark” portrays a tale of worldly strife and personal vices. “Love and the Dark” is an amalgamation of classic rock, countr y and folk. This album features artists such as Rachel Baiman, Nashville Americana songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and Natalie Nicoles, a member of the band, Branches. According to Bloodshot Record’s webage, “Love and the Dark” is a personal narrative on death, struggle and addiction. Introduced to country music at a young age by his

grandfather, Harris has always been enamored with music and is inspired by the glamour of Queen. Harris eventually became involved in classical composition and was wait-listed for the master’s program at University of California, Los Angeles. While on tour with The Show Ponies, Harris began writing his own songs inspired by his country roots through incorporating elements of his beloved classical and rock and roll skills into his music. W hile w riting this a lbum, Ha rris faced familial hardship and his own vices, such as losing his mother and dealing with his alcoholism. “Love and the Dark” is a reconstruction of Harris experiences with death and his own method of working through strife. Like many artists, Harris uses his music as a vehicle to manage grief and misfortune, therefore creating an atmosphere for the audience to see the vulnerable side of his experiences with hardship. SEE HARRIS | 5B

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Local restaurant Stango Cuisine recently opened its new location at Lincoln Square Mall. Its menu appeals to customers of all food preferences and offers great food at a reasonable price.

Stango Cuisine appeals to all diners BY PAIGE LEDEN STAFF WRITER

Even as a picky eater, I still love to explore places that bring unique cuisine to the area. Stango Cuisine does just that. Its menu blends classic American diner food with a fun Zambian influence into the local dining mix. Its menu includes classic breakfast and lunch items, but customers can also get something different at this cute little restaurant. It originally opened in Champaign-Urbana in 2018 but recently reopened at a new location in the Lincoln Square Mall. With a robust breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, along with superb coffee, anyone from the simplest eater to the adventurous one will be sure to find something to enjoy at Stango Cuisine, a local hidden gem. On the restaurant’s web-

site, the owners of this unique C-U area establishment say they love traveling to new places and discovering new things. Everywhere they have ever gone, people are connected by the fact they love good food, and Stango brings that idea to light. For customers who enjoy something classic like a skillet for breakfast, Stango serves up a great one. However, for those who are in the mood for something a little exotic and new, you can also try some oxtail or gizzards for lunch later. The personal curry recipe is a hit with anyone who’s into something savory. Besides being a great, unique addition to the C-U cuisine area, Stango also represents something in the best of us: giving back to people. Of all its earnings, 10% go directly to a charity called One Dream Foundation, an organiza-

tion dedicated to helping build a hospital in Zambia. That was the original inspiration for its restaurant. Among other things, the charity also helps Zambia with school supplies, medical care and educational resources for potential college students. These are just short-term goals, as the organization also wants to change the way Africa is perceived by the world, creating a world-class university and research center one day to match its future state-of-the-art medical facility. Stango is about cooking “home food a certain way,” and they do it right. They serve good food for good prices in an out-of-the-box cuisine experience. The staff is friendly and passionate about their menu items and presents customer service that makes a visit to the restaurant a memorable experience.

They feature not only a great dining experience, but a fun challenge as well. Interested in trying the 75oz steak challenge? Pay the $75 in advance, and you have 60 minutes to complete the steak challenge: finishing the steak and all the side fixings within that time range. If a customer loses the challenge, every penny is donated to the Zambia hospital fund. You’re obviously refunded the money if you win, but there’s a lot of food to finish, and challengers are more than welcome to take the leftovers home. Stango is closed Mondays, but Tuesday-Saturday, it’s open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sundays 8 a.m-2:30 p.m. Stop on by for a unique meal that is sure to satisfy any of your PHOTO COURTESY OF DALEY HAKE Musician Jason Hawk Harris debuted with Bloodshot Records cravings. pleden2@readbuzz.com

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