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McKinley Health Center responds to coronavirus infection C THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

Starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, McKinley Health Center will start screening students who come in for any respiratory illnesses due to the coronavirus infection that recently made its way to the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, the coronavirus was first identified in China and resulted in about 300 confirmed cases. From these cases, nine resulted in death. The first case in the U.S. was reported on Tuesday in Seattle, Washington. The coronavirus infection can be spread through coughing and sneezing of an infected person, and McKinley is advising the

use of surgical mask as a precautionary measure. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, area hospitals and McKinley Health Center are working closely together to ensure safety around campus and the community, according to the McKinley press release. THE DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTO

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UI police address marijuana policy on campus BY YOOJIN SON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The questions following the new year’s welcome of marijuana’s legalization about how it translates to campus have been clarified by the University of Illinois Police Department. Supporting the University’s Smoke- and TobaccoFree Campus policy and federal restrictions effective to all federally-funded colleges and universities, use of all forms of marijuana remains

illegal on campus property. In transparency, campus property includes all property owned, leased, occupied, operated or controlled by the University. This extends to cover outdoor spaces, sidewalks and University-owned roads. With this, students of a non-U.S. citizen status are urged to be cautious in understanding potential implications subsequent to the use and possession of marijuana in concern of

their immigration status, visa applications or ability to enter the U.S. Violations of federal law concerning marijuana could affect a student’s immigration status or the naturalization process regardless of whether actions remain legal under state law. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services identifies violation of federal controlled substance law as a condiSEE MARIJUANA | 3A BEN TSCHETER THE DAILY ILLINI

Engineering students talk to company representatives at the Engineering Career Fair at the ARC on Sept. 11, 2018. The unemployment rate has recently dropped to its lowed rate since 1969.

Unemployment drops to its lowest rate in nearly 50 years BY HEATHER ROBINSON STAFF WRITER

Deputy selected as new interim chief BY LASZLO RICHARD TOTH STAFF WRITER

A new interim chief of the University of Illinois Police Department has accepted the position after Craig Stone stepped down Jan. 15. “I feel comfortable taking over and steering the ship for a while we go through this interim period,” said Matthew Myrick, the interim chief. “We’re blessed to have some really good people, some dedicated staff.” Myrick previously served as deputy chief for the University Police Department since 2016. “We are fortunate to have someone who’s already in that leadership position, [Myrick] knows what’s going on at the department, knows the people, PHOTO COURTESY OF UIPD he’s obviously been here Matthew Myrick poses for a headshot. He has recently for a long time now,” said accepted the position of interim chief for the UIPD. Patrick Wade, communications director for the UIPD. at the head like this.” Christensen, retired. “It’s good to have that Myrick also served as “I think with any intersteady, reliable leadership interim chief in 2018, after SEE POLICE | 3A when we do have a change the previous chief, Jeff

Although the last decade saw a decline in the unemployment rate, according to Howard, there is not room for much more improvement. Some sectors are growing at a faster pace, such as health care, education and data analysis. Other fields, such as manufacturing, are projected to decline. “Students that are about to graduate should feel fortunate that the economy is in a sustained boom. And younger students should hope it keeps going” said Howard. hrr4@dailyillini.com

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The unemployment rate has been decreasing, reaching a low by the end of 2019.

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People wait in line outside of Sunnyside Dispensary on Wednesday. The University will maintain a strict policy on the restriction of marijuana use and possession campus.

In 2019, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to a mere 3.6%, which is the lowest number the country has seen since 1969. With a rise in available jobs of various fields, graduating students are entering a market with increasingly vast opportunities of employment directly out of university. Still, there remains a stigma tied to college graduates having difficulties with finding employment following graduation. Addiel Martinez, senior in Engineering, said during his time at the University he didn’t have much thought or care regarding what his job would be. He was more focused on the amount of money he would be making. “Now I have a software development job lined up, set to begin in the summer,” Martinez said. “I do see companies nowadays growing and

hiring much more than in the past.” Gregory Liang Howard, assistant professor in LAS, said in an email the current low unemployment rate is a result of the growing economy during the past decade. “Graduating when the economy is booming is enormously beneficial. Economic research suggests that how the economy is doing when you graduate has effects that last for many years, in terms of your salary and job prospects,” Howard said. Aside from the unemployment percentage, there are a few hidden numbers, such as those who are not actively seeking employment. Howard added other statistics, such as how the employment-population ratio is also strong, but one might not be quite as optimistic looking at these figures. For example, at the end of 2019, the employment-population ratio measured at 61.0.

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CU 1-to-1 celebrates National Mentoring Month BY DIANA ANGHEL STAFF WRITER

A mentoring program for schools in Champaign-Urbana, CU 1-to-1, is starting the year by celebrating National Mentoring Month. The University’s Facilities and Services celebrated 15 years of partnership with CU 1-to-1 on Jan. 15. CU 1-to-1 is a mentoring program that offers mentors to Champaign-Urbana students in grades 3-12. According to Lauren Smith, community outreach coordinator for Champaign Unit 4 schools, there is no set curriculum for mentoring within the program, unlike other programs. “It is a relationship-building program,” Smith said. “They’re not doing catchup work with the students. They’re not doing tutoring. They’re not checking to see if they completed their homework for the day.” Instead, it’s a holistic program that strives to create a relationship between mentor and mentee, to create trust and confidence and to do day-to-day activities together, such as playing basketball, Smith said. Throughout January, those in the program will participate in multiple events. On Tuesday, a mentor breakfast will take place to honor and discuss the meaning of being a mentor; on Jan. 30, “Thank You Mentor Day” will give mentors an opportunity to use their mentor benefits card for discounts and giveaways at local businesses. The University’s F&S have been in partnership with CU 1-to-1 since 2005. Throughout these years, employees from F&S have accounted for approximately 10,000 hours of volunteer mentoring time and 90 total mentors.

Young Adults Who Were At-Risk for Falling Off Track But Had a Mentor Are:

Benefits of Mentoring Along with improving academic performance, mentoring also strives to improve students’ holistic lifestyle. Source: The National Mentoring Partnership

130%

More likely to hold leadership positions.

90%

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More likely to volunteer regularly.

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More likely to enroll in college.

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Maureen Banks, director of the division of safety and compliance within F&S, has spearheaded the program for the past 15 years. Banks initially started volunteering at Booker T. Washington Elementary School by reading to students and having students read to her. She also participated in their celebration of African American literature during Black History Month. She said it became evident to her that she wanted to do more. “I did a proposal to F&S administration, and talking with the teachers at the school, (we) worked up a way that we could have F&S participate in the program,” Banks said. “We started with four mentors. We currently have 45 mentors.” Banks said she did not achieve this by herself; she credits some of her colleagues, including Terrylynn Roy, office support specialist within the safety and compli-

ance division, for helping to work day-to-day operations, like keeping track of the mentors and preparing recruitment lunches. There are four steps that C-U has in place to become a mentor, according to Thomas Howley, director of mentoring and community involvement for the Urbana school district: fill out an application, have a background check done with fingerprinting, participate in a brief interview and take part in a two-hour training session to gain background and understanding into what mentoring consists of. “It’s really a self-selection,” Banks said. “For us, mentors are special people: someone who wants to give back to the community, someone who wants to be a part of a child’s life.” Each mentor is matched with a mentee after the process is completed, based on common interests and backgrounds. According to the

National Mentoring Partnership, young adults who were at-risk for falling off track but had a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college, 78% more likely to volunteer regularly, 90% interested in becoming a mentor and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions.

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Ranking 100 cities in the United States that have high sexually transmitted disease cases, a recent study ranked the city of Champaign to be number 50 of the highest STD rate per 100,000 people. Innerbody.com, the largest medical and wellness testing guide online, published the study that ranked U.S. cities with the highest STD rates by collecting data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC published its STD Surveillance report, which includes updated data on STD cases across states and metro areas. The CDC report included numbers from 2018; however, the Innerbody report was published early January. A CDC report of 2019 STD cases is not yet available. Innerbody’s research team was able to analyze the CDC’s data on a “city-by-city basis.” According to Innerbody. com, “STD rates continue to run rampant in the South. Nearly half of the top 25 cities with the highest STD rates are in the South.” The top three cities according to Innerbody are Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston, respectively. Eric Rodriguez, co-founder and managing editor for Innerbody, said this article will create a new perspective and increase awareness of STD testing for its readers and the community. “The STD rates are rising across the nation, and we are trying to shed some light on this fact and our kind of secondary motive,” Rodriguez said. “We are a website that promotes getting tested for STDs. We are trying to promote the fact of how easy it is to get tested these days.” According to the study, with a population of 209,983 people in Champaign county, there are 1,064 STD cases per 100,000 people. Within these cases, STDs include but are not limited to the human immunodeficiency virus, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. There were 16 HIV cases,

With a population of 209,983, there are a total of 1,064 STD cases reported in the city of Champaign. STDs include HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.

16 HIV cases 13 syphilis cases

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population is more sexually active,” Woodward said in an email. Rodriguez said he hopes higher authorities would take action in offering better resources for individuals regarding their sexual health. “I would say if you increase funding to free testing clinics, that would raise and make more people more aware that they do have STDs and will help them from spreading,” Rodriguez said. lvelaz20@dailyillini.com

ucts up to 500 milligrams of THC. While in a vehicle, marijuana must be sealed in an odor-proof, child-resistant container. Violating this statute can result in the driver being arrested for a misdemeanor. Drivers tested over THC blood concentration of five nanograms or more per milliliter are guilty of driving under the influence. Use is prohibited in any public place including streets and sidewalks, in any motor vehicle, on school grounds, near someone under the age of 21 or in any place where smoking is prohibited. Use is prohibited near an on-duty school bus driver, police officer, firefighter or corrections officer.

tional bar to establishing good moral character, significant to the naturalization process. With marijuana use or possession remaining strictly prohibited within campus grounds, Illinois’ legalization also establishes several regulations as UIPD emphasizes to be cautious of in regards to off-campus use. Only consumers aged 21 and older can possess and purchase marijuana products from licensed businesses – with or without a medical marijuana card. The maximum a person can possess at one time is 30 grams of cannabis flower. The legal limit of concentrate possession is five grams yjson2@dailyillini.com and cannabis-infused prod-

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Champaign, Rodriguez said he believes the reason Champaign placed No. 50 is that it is a college town. Two types of cities that frequently appeared in their study are large college towns and cities with military bases, Rodriguez said. Doctor Robert Woodward, medical director at McKinley Health Center, said he also agrees that a reason why Champaign received that rank is the result of the population. “In looking at the list, almost all of these cities have one or more universities in them, and a young healthy

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STD cases in Champaign, Illinois

1,704 chlamydia cases, 518 gonorrhea cases and 13 syphilis cases in Champaign. According to Rodriguez, CDC did not report on all STDs because they only report on the four most common types of diseases. “Millions of people in the United States currently have an STD, but they do not know about it. This data only counts reported STD cases, and it significantly undercounts actual member of STD cases,” Rodriguez said. Although the study did not focus on why there is a high rise of STDs, specifically in

mentor is with the young person through the experiences they encounter in their life, Howley said. F&S, hand-in-hand with the program, has brought positive change to C-U school districts. However, statistics aren’t ideal in measuring this change, according to Smith. “It’s hard to measure the exact impact of the program,” Smith said. “You can’t really look at statistics and say, ‘This student improved 30% in math, because he had a mentor,’ because you don’t know all other factors that could be contributing to it. What we can say is that students will come to us and say ‘I would not have graduated without my mentor walking alongside me and encouraging me to stay in school.’” In the future, Banks said she hopes to uphold one of the guiding principles inside F&S: perseverance. “We persevered with this program for 15 years, and we’re looking for 15-plus years (in the future),” Banks said.

Maureen Banks, director of the division of safety and compliance for Facilities and Services stands in front of a 1-to-1 mentoring sign featuing different mentors and mentees. Banks has spearheaded the mentoring program for past 15 years.

Champaign put in top 100 for sexually transmitted diseases BY LUIS VELAZQUEZ

“Our collection of data supports that; we see examples of that,” Howley said. “Over and above statistics though, my office is in what we call the ‘community room’ in the school, and often I’ll see a mentee waiting for their mentor. There is a big window that looks out onto the parking lot, and sometimes the mentees will sit and wait for their mentor to come. I can see the light in their eyes when their mentors are approaching.” CU 1-to-1 encourages University graduate students to become mentors, as graduate students are more likely to be around for a longer period of time. However, undergraduate students can volunteer for a commitment of an hour each week with the program. When becoming a mentor, the program asks for a year commitment to the child. “We ask for one year, but our hope and desire is that they would stay with that student through high school,” Banks said. The program is designed in such a way that the mentor and mentee are able to walk alongside each other, and the

seems likely that members of the University Police will be asked to be part of the search committee. “A ny time a police department is looking for a new chief, you want someone who is obviously experienced in the law enforcement industry,” Wade said. “You want someone who is going to be able to take all these different people who are in these different roles and get us all moving in the same direction to accomplish our mission of keeping the campus safe.” In the meantime, Wade appears to be confident in Myrick’s ability to lead the University of Illinois Police Department until a permanent chief is selected. “I’m glad we have interim Chief Myrick here to be a steady leader for us during this time of transition,” Wade said. “I think we’re moving in a good direction; I’m confident that interim chief Myrick will keep us headed in that good direction, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.”

im role you have to balance where the organization has been, where you think the organization is going and try to have a good mix in between,” Myrick said. “Any long-term strategic decisions obviously need to be made to the person that is chosen to lead the organization moving forward.” Stone served as chief of police for about a year and a half starting in 2018. He is leaving to take a position with the Columbus, Ohio police department, where he previously worked for 29 years, according to a report by the News-Gazette. It is unclear how long it could be until the next permanent chief is selected. When Christensen retired, it took about six months for Stone to be named as chief. Many factors may affect this time frame, but Wade said that it will certainly be at least a few months before a new chief is named. It is still not clear at this point whether a search committee has been select- ltoth2@dailyillini.com ed to find a new chief. The selection process is entirely handled by the Chancellor’s office, under which UIPD is controlled, but it

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Theater professor brings yoga from studio to classroom BY FEATURES STAFF

Students are not spared from the stresses and pressures of life: balancing a job, classes, finals, projects and the remains of students’ social lives. At the University, this narrative is completely normal; however, many students’ sanity is heavily indebted to their yoga practice. When it comes to yoga, not all yogis or practices are created equal. There are different types of yoga; where some are for relaxation, others are for flexibility, strength, better posture, balance or a full workout. Ellen Barczak, junior in LAS and previous employee of Illini Media Company, relies on yoga solely for the physical benefits. After a battle with overexercising in high school, she discovered self-compassion through her practice. She believes it’s important to keep her practice physical because she is Catholic, and since the origins of yoga are rooted in Hinduism, she thinks anything more than physical would be sacrilegious. “I do yoga when I notice that my upper back is getting tight,” Barczak. “Yoga is a great way to keep your body feeling good and to also be kind to it.” Genesee Spridco is a lecturer of movement in the theater department and a yoga teacher at Amara Yoga & Arts in Urbana. She began doing yoga as a form of exercise; however, she discovered the mental

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Above: Yoga instructor Tanya Krishnamani performs a warrior two pose before her Vinyasa Flow class at Amara and Arts in Urbana Wednesday. Yoga teacher Genesee Spridco encourages students to empower their mind and body connection through yoga. Top right: The entrance sign of Amara and Arts Yoga Studio. Bottom right: A buddha statue stands on a table.

benefits of her practice shortly after. Now a movement coach at the University, she transfers her lessons from the yoga world to the classroom. “When I’m teaching an acting class, I integrate a lot of self-talk and a lot of self-evaluation of where I am at today, which is just good for an actor, grounding themselves in who they are before they start to become another character,” she said. “A lot of what I do is allow folks to kinesthetically gaze into their own bodies, see

where they’re holding and then question themselves, ‘Why am I holding this?’” Spridco thinks there’s no better way to destress than to strengthen their mind and body connection. Whether they are religious, inflexible or too stressed, their yoga mat isn’t a place for judgment. “Come to the mat, however you are, whatever you’re dealing with,” Spridco said. “Let it be present in you when you come to the mat, so you can release it.” features@dailyillini.com

University ranks top for international students BY DIANA ANGHEL STAFF WRITER

The University was ranked the top destination for international students as a public institution and fifth on a national level, according to a recently published report by Open Doors. In the 20182019 school year, Illinois enrolled 13,497 international students. Universities in the United States made an all-time high record of 1,095,299 international students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Last year, the Open Doors report ranked the University as the No. 2 public university for international students, with 12,454 enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year, according to the University website. Andrew Borst, director of undergraduate admissions, said in an email that he believes Illinois has remained a top destination for international students. “Despite national downtrends, international enrollment has been fairly stable for us over the last five years,” Borst said. “We’ve improved in the diversity of countries represented, and we are working to fortify our international recruitment

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Alma Mater stands on the corner of Wright and Green streets. The University ranks first for international students as a public school and fifth on the national level.

pipelines.” Other universities ranked in the top five nationally were, in order, New York University, University of Southern California, Northeastern University and Columbia University. Illinois stands as the only public university in the top five. Julie Misa, associate provost for Illinois International, said in an email she believes this is due to the University’s top-ranked

programs, groundbreaking research and thriving campus community. “Illinois alumni are exceptional, and student success is high, with 91% of 2017-18 graduates reporting that they were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation,” Misa said. “All of these factors combine to make Illinois stand out as a destination for international students.” The International Stu-

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dent and Scholar Services offer a variety of assistance for international students through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy and outreach, according to the ISSS website. Martin McFarlane, director of ISSS, said in an email he thinks it would be ignorant to suggest the programs ISSS offers influence a students decision to come here. Instead, Illinois’ academic

reputation is the main factor. “I’d like to think that the programs we provide help our students have a wellrounded and satisfying international educational experience and that students then pass this on to family and friends, helping our reputation as a leader in international education,” McFarlane said. In the future, the admissions office’s goal is to maintain the size of the under-

graduate enrollment while continuing to increase the academic profile and diversity of the incoming class, according to Borst. “While the University has worked hard to establish and fortify relationships with China as our largest feeder country, our primary goal is to diversify the countries represented in our overall student population,” Borst said. danghel2@dailyillini.com

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Annual Yule Ball to Slytherin-to Union Harry Potter Alliance to host event for different charities BY FEATURES STAFF

Calling all muggles, witches and wizards: The fifth annual Yule Ball, sponsored by the Harry Potter Alliance, is taking place at the South Lounge in the Illini Union ABC Ballroom Feb. 7. The ball is inspired by the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Amara Khan, a senior in LAS and treasurer of the Magical Illini, said the goal of the organization is to use the magic and appeal of Harry Potter to increase awareness to issues around the world. The RSO is an international charity organization that

hosts Harry Potter themed events on campus to raise money for various nonprofit organizations. “Our goal is to make the night an escape to Hogwarts,” Khan said. “We also rented out the South Lounge this year to add the special effect of a ‘house common room’ to make the event more immersive. There is dancing, interactive booths, snacks and drinks – including a cash bar.” Magical artifacts, such as handcrafted wands, will be on sale at the events. All the proceeds from the sales of the tickets and homemade goods get donated to three different charities: one international, one national and one local. In the past, Khan said the alliance has donated to Planned ParenthoodSyria, Girls not Brides and the Wildlife Fund. Besides being a huge Ha rr y Potter fa n, Pasqua Ruggiero, a senior in LAS and president of the club, has had a passion for volunteering for years. “The opportunity to participate in a club that fuses these two interests is very unique and unlike other fan clubs that I’ve seen before, and I enjoy making an

impact on the community through par ticipation in this organization,” Ruggiero said. Besides the Yule event, the club’s next biggest event is the Tri-Wizard Tourna ment, a nother event in Rowling’s fourth book, which is also an event for charity. The club also teams up with other RSOs to host a carnival on Earth Day and donate the proceeds to nonprofits that promote environmental sustainability. “Throughout the year, we also host ‘Fawkes’ Fridays’ where we invite everyone to join our club in a discussion of today’s events and how they relate to Harry Potter,” Khan said. “Recently, we did one regarding mental health in Harry Potter and politics in Harry Potter. We really hope people come on down to this year’s Yule Ball. It is gonna be the most magical one yet – plus, you get to have all this fun while supporting great causes.” For Ruggiero, her favorite part of the organization is the diverse people that she gets to interact with and work with regularly. “ We a l l have dif ferent reasons CASSIDY BRANDT THE DAILY ILLINI for participating in

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this organization, but I think that it’s really cool to see that despite our differences, we are united in our cause to help others through our love for the Harry Potter series,” she said. While the Harry Potter series is popular among young and old readers, going to a Harry Potter-themed dance could be a once-in-a lifetime experience. “(The ball) incorporates not only fun elements, such as Harry Potter music and decorations, but also food, drinks and whatever attire you prefer,” she said. “It’s like a high school prom but much less strenuous and way more nerdy and fun.” Tickets are still available for $23 until Friday and are $25 at the door. Each year, turnout for the Yule Ball increases, and the HPA makes improvements to provide entertainment and raise the most money for charity. Ruggiero also thinks it’s a fun back-toschool event. “You don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to come to the Yule Ball or partake in any of our events — if you want to help make a difference in our community, I highly encourage that (students) come out,” she said. features@dailyillini.com

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UI salaries reflect ineptitude

ALAYNA NULTY THE DAILY ILLINI

llinois isn’t a stranger to debt or financial crises. As a state nearly on the brink of insolvency, you’d think the one place that should be financially stable is a state school. However, after the University’s in-state tuition freeze and Illinois Commitment program to guarantee education to students who come from a household that earns less than $67,000, it’s apparent that students need aid more than ever. But alas, as Illinois stays true to its financial ignorance, the University will raise President Tim Killeen’s salary by 40% in the midst of a nationwide student debt crisis. This isn’t a surprise, however, because as with every politician in Illinois, debts, deficits and fiscal failures are praised and rewarded with bonuses and re-election. Killeen has been primed to receive a 40% raise and a four-year contract extension. This pending proposal means Killeen would serve as the UIS president until July 2024. An article written by the Chicago Tribune says he makes $600,000 and is about to get a $235,000 raise. If he finishes his fouryear extension, he will receive another $400,000 bonus on top of that.

It’s hard not to think about the scholarship opportunities the money could have funded instead of going toward Killeen’s beach house or luxury yacht. Thus, as Killeen’s pockets fill, the education he is supposed to provide and oversee becomes less accessible to the students whose own pockets empty. No matter how much those in need struggle, our society, our culture, our rules, our laws, always find a way to give the rich more money, and that’s not very democratic. The wealth disparity in America is out of hand, and at a time when tuition has never been higher, the skyrocketing salaries of glorified supervisors is unacceptable. Also at the University, football coach Lovie Smith, who is contributing nothing academicly to a top-tier university, makes $5 million per year, more than quadruple Killeen’s already ridiculous salary. At the same time, full professors make on average $123,000; assistant professors make on average $100,000 and lecturers make on average $63,000. Does it seem logical that a football coach makes up to 8,000% more than the people in charge of actually

educating students? Last time we checked, this institution was founded for the pursuit of higher learning, not higher athleticism, and money should reflect this. Sinking millions into frankly a bad football team illustrates the skew in the administration’s focus. Academics is the important thing here, and it’s time we remembered that. These salaries are just more examples of the administration’s abysmal monetary policies in practice. For a “nonprofit” university, it seems awfully focused on making a profit or, at least, making sure its administrators profit. As students here and the reason this institution exists, it is our job to hold our administration accountable for how it uses our money. We, for one, do not wish to see our funds used to further fill the purses of the rich. How about some new computers? Some new desks? Or maybe expand the budget of extracurricular activities? It really doesn’t matter, just spend the money on us, for us. Otherwise, it might be time to see new financial stewards at the helm of our tuition money.

Embrace campus to handle homesickness lish a familiar routine or find a good study spot on campus. Finding somewhere COLUMNIST on campus where you feel comfortable and relaxed is eturning to campus an important step to makcan bring on a mix of ing this place feel like home emotions. While it may — somewhere where you can seem like most students are belong and be a part of the overjoyed and impatient to student community. Havstart the second semester, ing a daily or even weekly there are quite a few sturoutine can begin to help dents who become anxious you feel acquainted with the and get homesick once they campus and a part of the stureturn to school. dent hustle and bustle. For those students, espeTo further your ties cially freshmen, it can feel with campus life, making overwhelming and isolatfriends or study groups in ing. To help alleviate some of your classes can increase that anxiety, there are a few your social activity and get things you can do. you out of your room. MakFirst, make sure to bring ing new friends can also back some personal things increase your excitement from home: some pictures to return to campus in the with your family, posters of upcoming semesters. Havyour favorite artist, that new ing a friendly face who is fuzzy sweater your mom just willing to do fun things with bought you for Christmas — you can help take your mind anything that makes you feel off of missing your family less separated from home. and hometown comforts. Having familiar things can Last but not least, it’s help make your dorm room important to remember othor apartment feel more com- er people feel the same way. fortable and enjoyable. There are plenty of students Comfort is an imporout there who miss their tant theme when avoidfamilies and barely have ing homesickness. Another any friends. They are lookactivity that can help battle ing for people who can relate these uneasy feelings is to to their own homesickness do something familiar or and don’t know how to find habitual. Watching a favorite them. childhood movie, painting, Sitting alone in your dorm playing a video game or eator apartment Skyping your ing your favorite snack can family may seem like the all be great ways to relax and best thing to do, and somelet your body associate the times it is (in moderation), good feeling you have from but you have to push yourthat activity with the setself out of your comfort zone ting of your dorm room or and establish ties to campus. apartment. It’s also just nice You never know who may to lose yourself in whatever be feeling the same way you you’re doing to get a small are until you start talking to reprieve from the unease people. You are not alone. and discomfort. Once you’ve gotten over Marykate is a sophomore in the initial separation anxiDGS. ety, it’s important to estabmg22@dailyillini.com MARYKATE GREEN

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Billionaire Elon Musk poses for a photo at the Royal Society admissions day in London in July 2018. Columnist Clint believes Musk has earned the title of person of the decade because of his many accomplishments.

Elon Musk deserves to be person of decade CLINT DOZIER COLUMNIST

ith all the recent controversy — or rather, the Twitter tantrums from President Trump — regarding Time Magazine’s selection of Greta Thunberg as the 2019 Person of the Year, I have been thinking about who might be best regarded as person of the decade. Now that 2019 is officially over and the holiday season is well behind us, I have had some time to think it over, and I believe such an honor should go to the one and only Elon Musk. Musk may not be the most obvious candidate for this title to most people. However, he is widely admired, and he recently tied with former president Jimmy Carter on Gallup’s 2019 list of most admired men in the U.S. Many are quick to point to Musk’s many successes and failures when discussing him online or on cable news. Fans of Musk refer to

projects like PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla. His critics are quick to remind everyone of his “pedo guy” comment, his tweet regarding taking Tesla private and one critic even decrying his startup, Neuralink, as “suicide.” I contend, though, Musk has some problems, just like any other human being, but his sometimes unpredictable behavior is hardly grounds for dismissal of his apparent genius. Elon Musk is someone who is always looking to the future. Never satisfied with the current state of any of the technologies he helps to develop, Musk is known for demanding his employees work long, tiresome hours and for leading by example. Over the course of the past ten years, Elon Musk has created OpenAI, which seeks to develop humancompatible ar tificia l intelligence; founded Neuralink, which seeks to merge the minds of man and machine; revolutionized the electric car at the helm of Tesla Motors and founded SpaceX in the hopes of putting humans on Mars. Out of all of Musk’s

companies and inventions, I believe Tesla is certainly the most important. Climate change is by far the most devastating and potentially life-altering issue that is currently faced by humankind, and Tesla is one of the only major companies looking to completely eliminate our use of fossil fuels, and it has certainly been the most successful so far. Tesla took the electric car, something that for decades had been a cute novelty only true tree-huggers were willing to suffer through driving on a daily basis — which very few companies were willing to manufacture — and made it sexy. For years, successful youngsters marked their status with things like a big house and a Mercedes-Benz in the driveway, but nowadays, everyone just wants to be seen in a Tesla. Musk is behind the creation of the most successful electric car of all time, the Tesla Model 3. This is a huge step toward reducing the overall carbon footprint of the human species. A plurality of our greenhouse emissions

comes from transportation (29%) and another 28% comes from electricity generation. Musk and Tesla are also trying to address the latter with the introduction of solar panels and the Tesla Powerwall. While Tesla vehicles have to be charged with energy generated from fossil fuels, this still produces far fewer carbon emissions than using an internal combustion engine. For all his genius, quirks and meme-able behavior, Musk is someone we should revere for his boldness and his willingness to change the game. With as much time people these days spend being nostalgic and looking backward to a time when they believe things were better, I believe all will be well-served in adopting a more Musk-like worldview. If we are going to solve the greatest challenges of our time, we are going to have to look forward. This is exactly what Elon Musk so often does better than anyone, and it is why he is, without a doubt, my 2010s person of the decade. Clint is a junior in LAS. cdozie2@dailyillini.com

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As the Illini looked to extend the lead to close the first half out in Saturday’s 75-71 victory over Northwestern, the ball found its way to junior Trent Frazier on the right wing. Frazier caught the ball and dragged it from side to side to survey his options, then immediately let it go from deep once he saw he had space. The shot swished about as cleanly as possible, and with it, Frazier entered the 1,000 point club at Illinois. While the scoring accomplishment looks good in the record books, Frazier’s unselfishness has actually been his greatest asset this season. Though he’s put up buckets ever since he stepped foot on campus in 2017, this season, the Illini actually need Frazier to take smart shots to help preserve leads, rather than let it fly at will to try and cut deficits like in previous seasons. “Just being more aggressive, coach (Brad Underwood) needed that from me, and that’s what I needed to do,” Frazier said. “I’ve done a great job just balancing (and) taking good shots. I just gotta continue to be more aggressive with the shots that I practice every day.” A true sign of Frazier’s improvements is evident in the fact that he has not turned the ball over in Illinois’ last six games before Tuesday’s game against Purdue — a stretch that has seen the Illini go 5-1 and enter the top-25 poll for the first time in years. Despite the fact he may not average many assists, Frazier’s ball security is still a highly valued asset for Illinois as it allows the offense to flow through Underwood’s sets, rather than the clunky, isolation-heavy tempo that was prevalent in the Illini head coach’s previous two seasons. “There’s an unbelievable push that (Frazier) has and thrust because of his speed when he’s got the ball,” Underwood said. “Teams guard him different in ball screens than they guard Dre (Feliz) and Ayo (Dosunmu) in a lot of cases. Teams fear Trent stopping behind it and shooting it, and now his comfort (with) six games in a row

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Guard Petra Holešínská takes a shot during Illinois’ game against Holy Cross on Nov. 11. The Illini won the game 78-75.

Illinois to host No. 20 Maryland BY CLAIRE O’BRIEN STAFF WRITER

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Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) shoots a three point shot Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62. On Saturday, Frazier scored his 1,000th point with the Illini.

without a turnover, he’s doing a great job of getting us into actions.” As the elder statesman on a young team, Frazier has been tasked by his head coach to lead the offense, and while that may mean not taking as many shots as sophomore Ayo Dosunmu or freshman Kofi Cockburn, it makes it so a great deal of the Illini’s

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team success runs through Frazier’s decision making. And with the Illini currently riding a four-game winning streak, Frazier’s improvements appear to have tangible results thus far. “I had a little point guard at (Stephen F. Austin), who I think was second in the country in assists to turnover ratio, but I don’t know if he went

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After a 77-47 loss at Ohio State Sunday, the Illinois women’s basketball team (108, 1-6) begins the semester at the State Farm Center Thursday to play No. 20 Maryland (14-4, 5-2). The Maryland Terrapins are currently tied for second in the Big Ten alongside the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Illinois has been on the road more than they have been at the State Farm Center this calendar year, and Thursday’s matchup will be the first time Illinois has played in Champaign since defeating Minnesota Jan. 12. Illinois has never defeated Maryland in program history, holding a 0-10 record in the series. Though Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014, the two teams first played in 1982. The Illini most recently @claire_obrien43 lost to the Terrapins, 71-62, claireo3@dailyillini.com on March 2 at Maryland.

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Zach Dale takes the lead during the 3000-meter run with Dan Lathrop and Jack Lalonde on Jan. 26 at the Armory.

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six games,” Underwood said. “When (Frazier) starts making shots like he did the other day and feels good about that, it adds another dimension. It’s his ship, and he’s running it — it’s pretty comforting as a coach to know that you’ve got that guy out there.”

The Terrapins most recently defeated the Indiana Hoosiers at home Monday night, which is a team that the Illini lost to on Jan. 6. Maryland defeated the Hoosiers, 76-62, Monday, after being led by forward Shakira Austin’s 22-point performance. Illinois’ last game ended in a loss against Ohio State on Sunday in Columbus. Senior forward Ali Andrews led the Illini with 14 points. Senior guard Kaila Charles is leading Maryland in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game. Junior guard Petra Holešínská leads the Illini in scoring, with 14.3 points per game, while freshman forward Kennedi Myles is leading Illinois in rebounding, with 9.0 rebounds per game.

Illinois men’s and women’s track and field competed at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa, this past week to kick off their 2020 indoor seasons. Both programs started the season with strong performances in field events. Junior Amira Aduma finished first in the women’s long jump, while senior Carolyn Nye and men’s redshirt junior Cooper Jazo picked up thirdplace finishes in women’s and men’s pole vault. Aduma’s 6.14-meter long-

jump both gave her the program’s first event title of the season and also a place in the history books, as she tied the fifth-best indoor jump in Illini history. Nye, who competed in the pole vault in seven meets during the 2019 outdoor season and was a member of last year’s NCAA Championship qualifying 4x100meter relay, tied Illinois’ fourth-best mark in pole vault, clearing 3.95 meters on the final day of competition. Illinois junior Kristin Slaughter and sophoSEE INDOOR | 3B

Road trips often happen in the carefree days of summer, when people load up the car and explore places around the country. But road trips aren’t exclusive to summer, and not all road trips are for leisure. The Illinois women’s gymnastics team often travels to meets; with meets being several hours away by bus, the team has traditions to pass the time and prepare for the meet. One of the traditions the team has is to listen to music on a speaker. Senior Karen Howell said the team has a few songs that always make an appearance on the playlist. “When we’re on the bus, there are three songs that we usually always play,” Howell said. “The Lion King remix song, so it’s just like the first probably 20 seconds of the song. So there’s a little dance that goes with it. And then ‘Sad Sad City’ is one, and it’s just everyone’s kind of banging on the walls of the bus to the beat, and then we just sing the chorus at the top of our lungs. And then every year, there’s one song that changes in and out, and we haven’t quite found that song this year, but that song always plays, and we sing the whole thing at the top of our lungs also.” Despite only one road trip so far this season, the Illini have carried over the premeet rituals the team has

adopted over the years. For the first away meet each season, the senior class decorates the bus for the trip. The Illini first traveled to Columbia, Missouri, which is the home of the Missouri Tigers. With the other team’s mascot in mind, the team decorated the bus in a safari-style, and the seniors made a mini-zoo in their travel accommodations. “This year, we did a safari theme, which was the same theme we had for my freshman year,” Howell said. “Everyone got a cutout animal with their name on it, and then we had leaves and animal prints cut out and put around the bus.” On the bus, the team had its jam session. Howell said

no one has been officially appointed to aux duty for this season yet, but a senior usually is in charge of playing music. However, Howell said aux duty fell to freshman Mia Townes on the Missouri trip as the seniors didn’t bring a speaker. Despite temporarily deferring aux duties, music is a large part of the senior class tradition in the women’s gymnastics program. Each senior class picks a song for the freshman class, and the freshmen make up a dance for the song. This year’s seniors picked the Lizzo hit “Good as Hell” for the freshmen to dance to. Dancing is also a portion of the traditions head coach Nadalie Walsh implemented

when she took over the coaching job in 2017. Howell said Walsh will occasionally have a team dance-off and often plans surprises for them. “Everything’s a little bit of a surprise with her,” Howell said. Walsh has introduced several new things as a coach, but her primary goal has been to balance fun with focus on the meet. “I really like to give analogies with a trinket that they can keep to remind them of what the message was that they learned,” Walsh said. After the Illini defeated then-No. 16 Missouri to begin the season, Walsh gave an analogy to stay focused with SEE RITUALS | 3B

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ILLINOIS AT PURDUE For the first time since 2008, Illinois went to Purdue and came out victorious, 79-62. Illinois overcame the adversity of sophomore Alan Griffin being ejected in the first half for stepping on Purdue’s Sasha Stefanovic and sophomore Giorgi Bezhanishvili picking up two early fouls. Illinois junior Trent Frazier, sophomore Ayo Dosunmu and freshman Kofi Cockburn all finished with at least 18 points to carry the Illini to victory over, arguably, the toughest team to play in the Big Ten.

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TRENT FRAZIER Northwestern coach Chris Collins said he was worried when Frazier came out and hit his first three deep on Saturday against his Wildcats. Frazier came out and buried his first three deep balls versus Purdue Tuesday night. His six-game streak of

not having a turnover ended in the first half, but his defensive play was especially impressive outside of the arc. In the second half, his hot hand turned to fire nailing two more deep balls before the 13-minute mark.

Cockburn filled the stat sheet in the first five minutes scoring four points and snagging three rebounds. Cockburn continued his assertiveness on the glass throughout the first half

AYO DOSUNMU The sophomore had continued his impressive passing in the first half racking up five-assist as he continued to spread the ball around the court setting up his teammates. In the second half, Dosunmu dished

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out his 10th assist, a careerhigh. Dosunmu still needs to improve his outside jumper to become more diverse on the offensive end, but his midrange jump shot has really improved since the start of the season.

Nichols saw increased minutes due to Alan Griffin being ejected before the 12-minute mark. He moved well with-

DA’MONTE WILLIAMS Williams has been held scoreless in the last six Big Ten contests, and he was held scoreless again in the first half against the Boilermakers on Tuesday night. Williams is still solid on the

out the ball on the offensive end in his first bucket of the game and drew an offensive foul as he finished.

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defensive end, but being more of an offensive threat would really open things up for the Illini in the offensive scheme Brad He stepped on Sasha SteUnderwood has designed for fanovic at the 12:18 mark and his team.

GIORGI BEZANILZVILI Giorgi Bezhanvili struggled to get into a rhythm on the offensive end because of his early foul trouble, but in the second half, he did a nice job of taking shots within the offense. The sophomore hit a

grabbing nine rebounds, four on the offensive glass, before the intermission. The freshman is becoming a spark plug for this team, and he slammed home an alley-oop dunk early in the second half.

was ejected.

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reverse layup under the basket and hit a wide-open three on the wing. He was big down the stretch and showed lots of leadership when Illinois needed him the most.

Feliz didn’t provide much on the offensive end, but he was solid defensively and didn’t give Purdue anything easy on the defensive end. Illinois needs him to get back

to his aggressive ways and drive to the basket, which is something that coaching needs to get creative with so he can do it all again.

TEVIAN JONES Jones went into the game for one minute, picking up a foul. @alec_busse acbusse2@dailyillini.com

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Illinois earns first road win at Purdue since 2008

whole country.” Freshman Kofi Cockburn and sophomore Ayo Dosunmu each recorded double-doubles, the first of Dosunmu’s career; Cockburn scored 22 points and

grabbed 15 rebounds while Dosunmu scored 18 points and added 11 assists. Head coach Brad Underwood said Frazier’s ball security, having just two turnovers in the last seven

games, has given Dosunmu the ability to work off the ball. “As (Dosunmu) brings the ball up the court, he’s got movement before it, triple-threat before it, (and)

then we’ve got guys making shots,” Underwood said. “You don’t get 11 assists without people stepping up and hitting shots, but his reads are great. (Dosunmu) is becoming an elite, elite closer, not just with his shooting but with his passing.” Frazier had a seasonhigh 21 points against the Boilermakers. Frazier shot 71% from three-point range and was a perfect six-forsix from the free-throw line. The Illini outscored the Boilermakers 50-32 in the second half after trailing by one point at halftime. Illinois made 11 of their first 12 shots coming out of the break and finished the second half shooting 75%. S ophomor e Gior g i Bezhanishvili scored all 10 of his points in the second half after picking up two early fouls in the first four minutes of the game. W hile Illinois only trailed for nearly four minutes the entire game, momentum in Mackey Arena shifted briefly in the

Redshirt senior Jonathan Wells also picked up a third-place finish in the men’s long jump with 7.49 meters. The Illini will host their only home meet of the 20192020 season on Friday and Saturday at the University of Illinois Armory. Saturday’s competition will also serve as both programs’ senior day.

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the team, freshmen often don’t hear about them until they are en route to the first meet. Howell said she didn’t know about them until her first road trip, similar to this year’s freshman class. “The seniors had done something on the bus, and they, didn’t tell us what it was,” Takekawa said. “We had to wait outside. And then when we got on, they had decorated the bus, put all our names on the signs so we knew where to sit.”

Both Takekawa and Howell have found their favorite traditions include singing with the team. Takekawa said one of her favorite traditions is to sing “Alma Mater” with her teammates before the team takes the floor at a meet. Howell also enjoys pre-meet singing. “The day before the meet, whether it’s a home meet or not, we all sing ‘Oskee-WowWow’ at the end of practice,” Howell said. “It’s really cool to see. This is something we

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Illinois basketball hasn’t left Mackey Arena with a win since December 2008. The No. 21 Illini (14-5, 6-2) broke the 11-game losing streak at Purdue Tuesday night with a 79-62 win, completing the sweep against the Boilermakers. “It was amazing to just look at that scoreboard and watch the time run out and just know we got a victory,” said junior guard Trent Frazier. “All week they’ve been saying Purdue this, Purdue that; they’re the toughest team, toughest arena to play in. We’re tough, too.” The win marks just the eighth road win between two Big Ten teams this season and the fifth-straight win for the Illini — the longest standing win streak in the conference. “We had something to prove, we had a little chip on our shoulder,” Frazier said. “We wanted to come in and show who the toughest team was tonight, just make a statement to the

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Illinois center Kofi Cockburn looks at the scoreboard late in the second half on Tuesday at Mackey Arena. The Illini won 79-62. This is the fifth-straight win for the Illini.

more Alyssa Morello also cleared, placing eighth and 10th, respectively. In the men’s pole vault, Jazo was the only Illini to place, clearing 5.15-meter and tying his personal best in the event. Last year, Jazo placed eighth in the Big Ten indoor championships, only to be redshirted for outdoor @rachelspenc competition. rachels4@dailyillini.com

RITUALS the help of some knickknacks. “(I) gave them little tiny plastic dollar store magnifying glasses and just handed to them and let them speak out what they were seeing from this object,” Walsh said. The following meet, freshman Mia Takekawa scored a perfect 10.0 on the beam. Though the pre-meet activities are meaningful to

first half after sophomore Alan Griffin was ejected for stepping on Purdue’s Sasha Stefanovic. Illinois shot 55% from the field overall and held Purdue to 41%. The Illini also won the rebounding battle in convincing fashion, 37-19. The Illini still sit in second place in the Big Ten. No. 11 Michigan State sits above Illinois with a 14-4, 6-1 record. “After the Wisconsin game, getting that first Big Ten win on the road — that was big, I really enjoyed it,” Dosunmu said. “This game, not to say I didn’t enjoy it, but this is what we expect; this is the standard. Not just a one-time wonder thing.” The road trip will continue for Illinois as they head to Michigan (11-6, 2-4) on Saturday. The Wolverines have lost their last two games against Iowa and Minnesota but host Penn State on Wednesday.

can all come together and do together, and we sing it right before the meet, too.” Walsh has started many new traditions during her time at Illinois but has found the company to be one of the best parts of her job. “I love gymnastics, but I love these girls way more than any sport could ever hold that place in my heart,” Walsh said.

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The new year has started off a little rocky in more ways than one, but thankfully, some great albums have come out, offering a soundtrack to drown out the scary stuff. One in particular, Selena Gomez’s latest album, “Rare,” has been giving me all the feels. This is her first full-length album to come out since her 2015 release, “Revival,” and this time, it’s all about sexy self-love. From the hit “Lose You to Love Me,” which came out last October to the catchy tune “Ring,” if you’re interested in feeling good about yourself without anyone else to tell you so, then this album is for you. You can catch me sitting in my car finishing “Dance Again,” one of the songs that makes listeners want to let their hair down and dance in the middle of the parking lot. Over the last few years, Gomez has taken a step back from music to focus on herself, shown in a heartstring-tugging mix of emotional and danceworthy tunes. Her album is all about moving on from a relationship and, instead of looking back on it negatively, contemplating what the relationship taught her and how it helped turn her into someone she loves more which is clear in songs such as “People You Know.” The track “Look At Her Now” and the album’s title song “Rare” both scream, “I’m worthy and I love myself. I deserve to be loved without compromise.” Each of the 13 songs on this incredible album represents a woman who has gone through struggle and heartbreak and came out on top. Gomez expresses selfconfidence and vulnerability. (She literally has a song titled “Vulnerable.”) While some of the songs have a slower beat to them, they all are something you

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can play while getting ready to win the day, whether it’s just another day at work or a night out. Every song makes a woman want to stand up and dance or reflect on how their own heartbreak has made them stronger. But like any good album, romance, or at least attraction, slips its way in. This is clear on the track “Crowded Room.” This is one of the two collaborations on the album, featuring 6LACK. But what really ties the album together, showing just how much this incredible female artist has grown is the final song, “Sweeter Place” featuring Kid Cudi. Lyrics such as “got two feet on the ground and felt what real is like” and “this is just

for me and I am cuttin’ ties, goodbye” show that she has reestablished her place in the music and fame industry and has evolved into someone that people see and respect. Gomez has always been a stellar artist, from her early Disney days to recent collaborations with others, but on this newest album, she really comes into her own, keeping her classic sassy and sexy sound but with deeper and more grounded lyrics. Gomez has truly outdone herself on this new album, and I look forward to blasting it before my next girls’ night out. pleden2@readbuzz.com

 5-7 p.m.  Farmhouse Restaurant, 2029 S. Neil St., Champaign  $7 Stop by the Farmhouse Restaurant to build your ramen bowl. We will start you off with some delicious noodles, a protein of your choice and a scratch-made broth prepared in house by Chef Michel. You will then be able to take your bowl to our fresh veggie and garnish bar where you can load it up however you like.

Brush Theatre: Yao Yao

 6:30-8 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  $10 students, $25 public Yao is a mischievous little girl who delights in time spent with her father. She’s disappointed every morning, however, when her dad must don his suit and briefcase and head to work. One ordinary morning, Yao grabs onto his overcoat and accidentally pulls a thread that leads to a charming adventure. Through this spirited blend of reality and fantasy that incorporates shadow play, pantomime, live music and clever digital media, audiences of all ages will go on a journey with this endearing Seoul-based theater troupe to see where the thread ends!

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MLK: Community Celebration

 10 a.m.- midnight  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  Free The College of Education will award the winners and honorable mention recipients of the K-12 MLK Creative Expressions Contest. The keynote speaker will be Chicago-native Hannah Glass, sophomore at the University and founder of a volunteer organization named Health of the Homeless. There will also be a featured performance by the International Prep Academy Choir.

Joyful Movement with Liana Alcantara

 3-4:30 p.m.  Defy Gravity - Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts Studio, Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana  $35 Learn and explore low flow movement in a space meant for discovery. This workshop is an artistic collaboration of movement exploration and intentional, curated space for artistic creation. We will focus on giving yourself permission to embrace joyful movement, then channel it into your art. The first hour will be movement focused, ending with 30 minutes of time to create, including a small photo project with local photographer Jeff Putney. Participants are encouraged to bring whatever additional supplies they may want for the curated space portion of the workshop.

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Environmental Awareness: Doing Our Part

 4 p.m.  The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery, 126 W. Main St., Urbana  Free Join Dancing Dog in a conversation about environmental awareness. They’ll be going over climate change facts, what steps we can each take to do our part and coming up with local community projects people can participate in to lead by example. This is a chance to have your voice heard and be a part of the solution.

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The winter months can feel a bit dull, especially when it feels too dreary and cold to leave your dorm or apartment. Maybe you’re looking for motivation to get out of the house on a cold evening, or maybe you’re graduating this spring and want to take advantage of the cultural offerings of ChampaignUrbana while you still can; the winter is a great time to get out and explore C-U. As you plan your semester, check out our picks for some of the best things to

do in the college town this Bowl Tavern and The Iron winter. Post. And if you really want Take in live music to get into the C-U spirit, W hile some touring head over to a DIY show, artists hit the State Farm which happens frequently Center each year, smaller all around the area. These venues in C-U offer a taste of shows happen in garages, the spirit of the local music basements or anywhere scene. Beat the winter blues else that’s fit to hold a band, by stopping by The Canopy and the people who book Club right here on campus them are often students or for a variety of local and alumni. These shows offer national acts or stop by on an inclusive and welcoming a Monday evening for open environment for anyone mic night. There are also who walks through the door plenty of local venues in and a chance to let loose downtown Champaign and around other champions of Urbana, such as the Rose all genres of music. While

DIY communities exist all over the country, there’s nothing quite like the one that exists in C-U. Some of these shows take place at the Champaign-Urbana Independent Media Center, which is a great hub for both the local arts scene and community organizing. If a house show or club environment isn’t your scene, or you’re simply looking for something that’s a bit more laid back, the Krannert Center offers a wide selection of mu sic prog ra m s that are accessible and

affordable for students and community members, with student tickets costing only $10. One such event is the Sunday Salon Series, which allows guests to enjoy classical music in an intimate setting. There’s also plenty of evening shows throughout the semester that offer performances and renowned musical guests performing in a wide range of musical genres. And although they always involve music, don’t forget to check out the musicals and plays presented by the theatre department each semester.

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Take a break from the chaos of campus, and get lost in an evening of cinema. The closing of The Art Theater last year was a huge loss for the C-U community. But thankfully, movie buffs still have plenty of options when it comes to catching a film. The GQT Savoy 16 IMA X, which is only a short bus ride away from campus town, has a stacked lineup of 20 films showing including many of this year’s Academy Award Nominees if you’re interested in catching up before the big night. They also offer frequent special events and presentations, so fans of the independent and classic film can still get their fix here. T hen, t here’s t he historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, which offers $5 tickets to fan-favorite films through their Reel Deel series. “Forrest Gump” and “10 Things I Hate About You” are on the horizon in the coming weeks. The Virginia is also the host of the annual Ebertfest film festival, which is a bucket list event for any Illinois student, so be on the lookout for information on this year’s event coming up in April.

The Green Street food scene is certainly nothing to scoff at, but consider taking a break from the usual Chipotle and Noodles and Co. to check out some of the dining options in downtown Champaign and Urbana. It can be a bit pricier to venture into town, but it’s certainly worth it on a special occasion. Among the selections there’s the local gem Black Dog Barbecue with locations in Champaign and Urbana for meat lovers, and if you’re vegan or vegetarian, check out The Dancing Dog Eatery in Urbana. If you’re of age and looking to switch up your drinking plans, hit up one of the local breweries in the area. The Blind Pig Brewery offers a cozy atmosphere to escape from the cold in the winter and unique locally based beer options. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, head over the AKI AKHAURI THE DAILY ILLINI Riggs Brewing Company at The interior of Black Dog Smoke & Ale House in Urbana on April 30. The buzz staff recommends eating in local spots around C-U. the edge of Urbana for some buzz@readbuzz.com

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