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New design reignites mascot debate

BY ETHAN SIMMONS STAFF WRITER

A belted kingfisher is making the rounds as a potential mascot for the University. “These birds are orange and blue, literally, that’s perfect,” said designer Spencer Hulsey, senior in LAS. Growing up on a farm in Kinmundy, Illinois, Hulsey always loved birds, especially the kingfishers that hung around her pond. While doodling on Adobe Illustrator, her birding interest, artistic ability and Illinois pride came together in a moment of inspiration. In June, Hulsey finished designing her idea for a belted kingfisher mascot. She posted her designs to online University communities earlier this month. It was met with a strong, mostly positive response, which caught the attention of the Illinois Student Government. Hulsey’s original design post garnered nearly 800 upvotes on Reddit, and was reposted by another student to the popular Facebook page “UIUC Memes for Underfunded Teens,” where it got over 1,100 reactions from students. “The post was just a haphazard toss to see what happened,” Hulsey said. “Reddit is nicer than I expected it to be.” On Oct. 13, Hulsey brought her designs to the ISG Public Relations Committee, where she won over many representatives with her “really positive energy,” said Mariama Mwilambwe, ISG press secretary and freshman in LAS. Hulsey isn’t attached to her initial designs, which

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she said were her “having fun on Adobe.” When it comes to the kingfisher as a school symbol, Hulsey’s convictions are strong. “The bird, you can’t argue with how perfect it is. It’s native to Illinois. It’s true to the orange and blue — it is literally an orange and blue bird,” Hulsey said. “It’s completely untapped potential.” Besides its presence in Illinois and flashy school colors, Hulsey said the kingfisher has more to offer as a school symbol.

A belted kingfisher’s “cool crest” could make for hats to wear at sporting events, and kingfishers can be “made to look angry,” since they’re a predatory bird, Hulsey said. According to Mike Ward, professor in ACES and bird migration expert, Hulsey’s assessments are accurate. The kingfisher

posture of the bird. “They’re a feisty bird. They hunt by diving headlong into ponds and streams to spear fish,” Ward said. “From an ornithological point of view, the kingfisher is a good choice.” ISG officials encourage

“The bird, you can’t argue with how perfect it is. It’s native to Illinois. SPENCER HUSLEY

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the resurfacing of school mascot talk, and adopting a new symbol is a “top priority” for them, Mwilambwe said. “I just want something that’s very creative, that unites everybody,” said Arnoldo Ayala, junior in LAS and student senator. With a positive in-house response, ISG has discussed voting on the mascot themselves. If a vote occurs and receives a two-thirds majority in the student senate, ISG will send out a referendum to the student body, much like last year’s question to adopt Alma Otter as a school symbol, Ayala said. Last spring, the Alma Otter referendum helped produce the largest voting turnout for an election in the school’s history, where it was voted down 3,807 to 3,510. Any referendum that garners over 50% support from students warrants further action by student government, Ayala said. Before any of that happens, ISG woud like to speak to the Native American House on campus about the kingfisher, Mbilambwe said. The Facebook post received multiple dissenting pro-Chief comments, and an independent designer posted a mock-up of the kingfisher reminiscent of the Chief logo. “The consensus I’ve gotten is that people are really tired of the old mascot defining the culture on campus, every homecom-

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Luis Rodriguez, professor in ACES, was in the process of finalizing plans in fall 2017 for a study abroad tour course to bring students to Puerto Rico when Hurricane Maria hit the island. Rodriguez, who is from Puerto Rico and has family living there, didn’t hear anything from the island for two weeks following the Category 5 hurricane. Not having plans finalized for the trip, he ultimately met with his students to tell them the class was canceled. But the response he got from his students paved the way for the class to transition from a study abroad tour to a disaster relief project. “It was really those students themselves who said, ‘Professor, we need to find a way to do something; this is terrible,’” Rodriguez said. “Very quickly, it was just obvious we had to do it.” The UIUC Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Program is made up of University students and faculty who travel to Puerto Rico to help with disaster relief efforts following the natural disaster. The agricultural and biological engineering class, ABE 498, has made two trips to Puerto Rico, this past spring and in spring 2018. The class is preparing for its upcoming trip set for winter break. Students in the class work on projects related to community engagement, engineering and fundraising in preparation for their trip to

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Art exhibit highlights excessive nuclear waste

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The Krannert Art Museum opened the “Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscape” exhibit on Thursday, taking on the role of bringing attention to the damage done by the nuclear industry on indigenous lands and posing questions of long-term plans for the future. First seen at the University at Buffalo, the exhibit was created for the purpose of highlighting the production, use and disposal of radioactive materials through varying artists and pieces. Having this exhibit make its way to campus is relevant in its own way. Illinois produces one-tenth of all nuclear-powered electricity in the United States and has the most nuclear plants on a national level. However, the University can stand as an outlier to these statistics, basing most of its energy on fossil fuels. Kathryn Huff, professor in Engineering, said the University uses an embedded grid, creating 82% of the campus energy from fossil fuels rather than nuclear

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Installation by Will Wilson in Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscape at Krannert Art Museum on Tuesday. The exhibit highlights the damage imposed on indigenous lands by the nuclear power industry.

power. “The University of Illinois doesn’t rely at all on nuclear power unless we hit those peak times in the middle of July in the after-

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sons of the exhibit, the art pieces also allow for personal reflection. For example, a description of a beaded gas mask by Naomi Bebo states it is meant to be a juxtaposition of beauty and war. While being a symbol of cultural identity of native tribes, it also aims to remind people if change doesn’t come soon, gas masks will become accessories to outfits. Another piece is a project by Michael Brill, which revolved around designing

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noon between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.,” Huff said. “Then, we buy electricity off the grid, and interestingly, that’s a released carbon intensive moment.”

Jennie Lamensdorf, cocurator of the exhibition, said this show is all about how radioactive material impacts landscapes one way or another.

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“There are three things I want people to take away from this show,” Lamensdorf said. “The first is that this is a story that impacts everyone globally, but definitely all Americans, and that is because this material has found its way into all 50 states. The second is that the United States and the world has no plan for how to deal with radioactive waste. The third thing is that this story, like all stories, is all about money, who has it, who wants it and who has power.” Given the proposed les-

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In response to recent acts and expressions of anti-Semitism on campus, a Massmail was sent out on Oct. 9 stating the University will be instituting anti-Semitism training for University Housing staff, resident advisers and multicultural advocates. However, no specific curriculum or process is currently in place for how the University will go about the training. “There is no plan. It doesn’t exist,” said Bruce Rosenstock, professor in LAS. “It’s simply words that were used to respond to what was raised as the most serious infraction of anti-Semitism on our campus. Words are one thing. There is no action being projected, nor should there be.” Rosenstock said the program should be broadened and redesigned as training for prejudice in general, focusing on how the University sensitizes themselves to what discrimination looks like. However, no training should begin until an official policy statement is

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Bruce Rosenstock, professor in LAS, speaks at the annual faculty meeting in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on Oct. 14. The University does not have a plan for antiSemitism training.

implemented to address action. The campus will be conducting an “external review” of the University Housing multicultural programs to identify and implement the best possible practices. As a professor of religion, Rosenstock formally requested to be involved in the training. “(I) thought it would be important for a knowledgable faculty member on the history of the complexities of anti-Semitism to be involved,” he said. After Chancellor Robert

‘Where do we cross the line?’” Rosenstock said. “The threat to us on this campus comes from those who put swastikas in bathroom stalls or who write, ‘I hate the ‘N-word.’” For universities all over the world, introducing a definition of anti-Semitism could threaten academic freedom and the freedom of speech. “If we were to refrain from speech and activities where any student feels uncomfortable … we would simply turn off the lights at this University,” Rosenstock said. Even though the methods of action have not been decided, training for University Housing staff will be implemented by the end of the semester, said Chantelle Thompson, director of marketing and communications for Student Affairs. “The University of Illinois is not unique in that higher education institutions and communities across the country are all facing issues such as this on a regular basis,” Thompson said.

Jones accepted, the two then discussed the issues which may result from such a hotly debated topic. “It’s a question of to what extent a critique of Israel can be properly done,” Rosenstock said. “Every state in the world can commit crimes and acts that we speak about.” He added introducing a definition of anti-Semitism on campus would make it impossible to hold open debate, due to the censorship of ideas and viewpoints. “At the heart of the debate on campus is, hrr4@dailyillini.com

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MTD announces plans for Illinois Terminal expansion BY LUIS VELAZQUEZ STAFF WRITER

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is planning on expanding the Illinois Terminal to increase access by providing a more efficient service to connect both students and residents to educational buildings, as well as other necessary locations. The Champaign City Council gathered at the Illinois Terminal on Oct. 8 to discuss future goals for the city. Clarrisa Fourman, District 1 representative, said in the meeting MTD is in the middle of planning the expansion of the Illinois Terminal. “I think it would be beneficial, not only to residents, but campus,” Fourman said. “There are tons of routes that you guys want to get on that don’t require you to take three transfers.” The expansion of the Illinois Terminal will include a 5,000 seat arena, about 175 to 200 hotel rooms and an ice arena, according to the MTD proposal. Autumn Soliman, marketing manager for MTD, said this new proposed project will be beneficial for everyone who rides buses. The new expansion will also give custom-

ers a larger Amtrak waiting area and other patron accommodations. “ I l l i noi s Ter m i n a l serves as the largest transfer point in MTD’s system, so improvements made in the expansion would ripple throughout all of our services, enhancing the MTD experience for all passengers through greater efficiency,” Soliman said in an email. According to Soliman, the expansion will increase platform space to accommodate 23 buses at a time, which will reduce congestion on the terminal’s platforms, increase ontime performance, reduce wait times and help riders accomplish transfers with greater ease and frequency. In a Rider Preference Survey MTD conducted earlier this year, Soliman said results indicated 50.4% of riders prefer a trip with a transfer if it means they can get to their destination sooner. Less than 10% of riders surveyed said they needed to take a transfer every time they ride. William Kyles, city council member at-large, said although MTD is in charge of changing its bus routes, he believes there should be more ways to serve under-

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People step on an MTD bus at the Illinois terminal on Saturday. Part of MTD’s expansion plan for the Illinois Terminal includes a 5,000 seat arena, 175-200 additional hotel rooms and an ice arena, according to the proposal.

represented populations. “There are lighter schedules during holiday seasons, and there are a lot of people that work during the holidays,” Kyles said. As city council member at-large, Kyles does not

overlook a specific district; instead, he assists other members within the council, no matter the district. Mariana Castillo, junior in ACES, said she believes this new expansion could potentially help the stu-

dent body have access to quick and easy transportation. However, it can come with a cost. “There are two sides to it. The traffic is already bad as it is, but in general, it could be helpful,” Castillo

said. “It’s an hour out of my way to take a bus off-campus. Having a bus that takes you straight to your destination and without transfers would be helpful.” lvelaz20@dailyillini.com

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MASCOT ing, there’s just been a lot of really negative experiences,” Mwilambwe said. Anna Sekiguchi, senior in LAS and student senator, spearheaded the 2019 Alma Otter referendum. Sekiguchi said she has a “fear and hesitation” another referendum would be too similar to last year’s controversial vote. “If we put the kingfisher on the record, I think we wouldn’t get as high of turnout and as much hype,” Sekiguchi said. However, Sekiguchi said she likes the idea of the mascot being formed “organically in the U of I community,” and the kingfisher may bridge the gap of mascot philosophies. “You can have cute and cartoony and funny, or you can go the completely opposite direction and try to project strength, pride and honor,” Sekiguchi said. “The

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Spencer Husley, senior in LAS, shows her original design of a potential Illinois mascot on Oct.15. The kingfisher symbol has revived the University mascot discussion.

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Students gather during a discussion session with Professor Rodriguez. Rodriguez is planning a third service trip to Puerto Rico, this time emphasizing community engagement.

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PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico, which occurs at the end of the semester. Daniela Markazi is a senior in ACES and head of engagement and communications for the UIUC Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Program. She has been on both trips with the class. She said on the first trip, which occurred six months following the hurricane, she witnessed power outages, broken streetlights, fallen trees and abandoned cars throughout the island. On the second trip, there was still a lot of work that needed to be done. “It still isn’t as good as it should be, especially since it’s been two years since the hurricane happened,” Markazi said. “The island should be in much better condition, but unfortunately it isn’t.” According to Rodriguez, who leads the class, the objective of the first trip was to analyze and assess infrastructure on the island, while the second trip was focused on designing and implementing solutions. The class is designed to be completely project-based, where students collaborate to set the agenda and lay out their tasks. Rodriguez’s role is to support that effort and

help find resources the class needs. Some of the engineering projects the class is working on include making microgrids that can offer an energy source for people on the island and removing an invasive flower species called water hyacinths from canals. For the upcoming trip, the class will further implement solutions but will also create a greater emphasis on community engagement in Puerto Rico. “While we might make all sorts of great ideas, if the community doesn’t buy in, we really shouldn’t be placing any of those solutions in those communities,” Rodriguez said. “We want to provide solutions that are truly in context of what the community is demanding and what they’re willing to support.” The students work with two non-profit organizations, Amizade and Caras Con Causa. During the class’s previous trips to Puerto Rico, students worked with Caras Con Causa to plant mangrove trees to help mitigate flooding. The class is also creating a greater emphasis on fundraising in preparation for the upcoming trip, which involves applying for grants and finding funding opportunities to reduce

travel costs. “What’s really limiting is money, in the end,” Rodriguez said. “Lots of ideas are out there; many of them are very good. Getting them built, getting them implemente, that’s our real challenge.” Markazi said some of her favorite moments from the trips include witnessing the crystal clear ocean water at the beach and practicing her Spanish with the local people. While the class will have some time for recreational activities, the purpose of the trip is ultimately about disaster relief. “I always tell the students, ‘You’re gonna come. You’re gonna work hard. You’ll be hot and sweaty, too, because it’s going to be hot and humid when you’re out there,’” Rodriguez said. “We will take some time to relax a bit as well, but it’s not a vacation. This is a service trip.’” Rahul Shah, senior in Engineering, will be going on his first trip to Puerto Rico with the class. “I’m looking forward to just doing the work,” Shah said. “I think going over there and working in the community, and seeing the impact that we can have is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time.” alpasan2@dailyillini.com

an artistic language that will stand for thousands of years to warn future generations to keep out of areas in which radioactive waste is buried. “How do you mark a site to know that it’s dangerous?” Lamensdorf said. “That’s where the Michael Brill project comes from.” Other pieces include maps of uranium use over the past 100 years, maps of nuclear power plants in the United States and photographs depicting nuclear catastrophes, such as the Church Rock Mill spill in New Mexico where over 1,000 tons of solid waste infected the Rio Puerco. The curators of the exhibit

kingfisher falls in the middle of those two extremes.” For many ISG representatives, as well as Hulsey, moving on to a new school symbol is appealing, no matter where the idea comes from. “We need something. I

feel like there’s a void. If you line up all the Big Ten, all 13 of them, you can see there’s mascot, mascot, mascot and a Block I,” Hulsey said. “We could have something that fits perfectly.”

had to find appropriate spatial relations between these art pieces, creating an overall logical and continuous story. Lilah Leopold, cocurator of the exhibit, intern for the museum and doctoral student in FAA, participated in designing the exhibit in such a way that it would benefit the art. “I’ve been drawn to study art history because a lot of artwork, especially this in the show, are also great starting points to talk about things,” Leopold said. “They can express conflicting things at one time, with sound or with color.” The curators of the exhibition mean to question future plans of the nuclear industry. This can arise multiple perspectives. Huff explains the nuclear industry today is at a

place with strict regulations and no-risk policies. She believes in a cleaner future on campus with more use of nuclear power. “It’s important to handle nuclear-spent fuel extremely safely, much like we would handle any toxins,” Huff said. “We keep our spent fuel. We keep it secure in large dry casks. Some of it is in spent fuel pools, waiting to be placed into casks. Generally speaking, it’s solid, and we keep track of it, and we are not letting it into the air.” The “Hot Spots” exhibit highlights the beginning of the nuclear industry, a time where regulations were not set in a place that would have ensured safety like they do today. The starting phase of the nuclear industry involved mining, which created longterm consequences for indigenous people. “Naturally occurring uranium in this country and others happens to occur in places that are inhabited by very disenfranchised people,” Lamensdorf said. Without safety regulations, this led to detrimental health and environmental consequences on native land. However, today’s nuclear engineers and scientists focus on finding ways to reduce the lifespan of waste, incorporate recycling of waste into more countries and abide by strict regulations that provide for the safety of people. “There can be many different opposing sides in the equation of an artwork, especially at a time where we get very polarized,” Leopold said.

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Installation by Will Wilson in Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscapeis displayed at the Krannert Art Museum on Tuesday. The exhibit is designed to question the future of the nuclear power industry.

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Wyman campaign hires 87-year-old intern BY VI ALDUNATE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Many local election campaigns employ interns for aid with campaign tasks, though it’s rare for a campaign to have a 69-year age gap between its youngest and oldest interns. Whereas other campaigns may employ only college students, Ruth Wyman’s campaign for circuit judge additionally depends on the input of high school students and senior citizens. Ruth Wyman, a licensed attorney, is currently running for circuit judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which includes Champaign County among its represented counties. The core of Wyman’s campaign team includes Wyman herself, a campaign coordinator and five interns. Among these interns is Helen Miron, an 87-year-old retired speech pathologist, and Caleb Pyrz, an 18-year-old Central High School student. When recruiting interns, the Wyman campaign sought individuals that were already familiar with their communities but willing to engage further. “A lot of the interns we’ve chosen have strong connections in the U of I community and are active in a lot of organizations ... They’re interested in making sure students are heard,” Wyman said. “And, frankly, they’re interested in justice.” Miron believes the younger student interns on the Wyman campaign have power in their community connections. “I think they’re working closer to people, to the students and [they] all are the voters now … I think they have more input on campus, and at large,” she said. Pyrz, a high school senior, says he joined the campaign because of his interest in pursuing law professionally. Pyrz, who recently turned 18, values the right to vote and hopes to mobilize young people to be civically active. “If we don’t show up, we are missing a big opportunity to change the world,” he said. Miron has leveraged her background as a speech pathologist on the campaign. The 87-year-old says to pay close attention to body language and conviction of speech when evaluating politicians’ honesty. Miron explains she joined the Wyman campaign because she admired Wyman’s presence when meeting her at a sign-making event for the

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Helen Miron, an 87-year-old retired speech pathologist, sits at her dining room table in her home in Urbana. Miron is currently the oldest intern for Ruth Wyman’s circuit judge campaign.

campaign. “I listened to her — she answered the questions, she was direct, she was intelligent, she was firm without being pushy. And I thought, this is a good woman,” she said. “She has a lot of strength and a lot to offer.” Wyman herself has an extensive record as a pro bono defense attorney and has also served eight years on the Urbana City Council, along with contributing to other public service organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Organization for Women. Prior to this work, however, Wyman became politically engaged as an undergraduate student at the University. Wyman

cites her position as president of the Illini Democrats on campus her senior year as her own political debut. For Wyman, this was a productive time during which she learned extensively from the people she worked with or met through the position. “My senior year, I registered more than 500 students to vote,” Wyman said. “My introduction to politics, to democracy, came at U of I. And I’m really grateful not only for the education in the classroom but the education on campus, and [for] working with various student organizations and … the Champaign County Democrats to increase voter registration and student participation in local elections.” As Wyman sees it, her early start proved consequential. “It was that experience and those connections that helped me run for and win a city council seat two years after getting my bachelor’s degree,” she said. Wyman was elected for a Council seat at age 23. Miron remembers when the federal voting age in the

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Accounting professor invests in students BY NANDIKA CHATTERJEE STAFF WRITER

Ju l i e S h a p l a n d ’s approach to teaching differs from that of the traditional professor. In the Gies College of Business, Shapland teaches a core accounting class required by all incoming students pursuing Business majors. Additionally, she oversees certain operations in residential life as the academic director of the Business Engagement Living Learning Community. Shapland talked about the importance of accounting in the business world, the impact deep learning can have in a student’s life, the transition students now have toward being more busy and her work experience. Much of Shapland's energy is spent instilling the values required to become a disciplined learner to her students. She said she is extremely committed to convincing students they must make the most of her course. According to Shapland, more than just mem-

orization goes into understanding topics, as deep learning is the truly valuable part of her class. “You can’t become a successful professional and just skim the surface,” Shapland said. Shapland highlighted accounting as a doorway to understanding the business world better. According to her, working in this field encourages critical thinking such that a deep understanding of everything can only aid in making independent decisions. “You can’t direct the business without knowing how the business is doing,” Shapland said. She is dedicated to ensuring her students can become the best learners possible. Her close friend of eight years and colleague, Danielle Ambrose, director of Women in Finance, said, “Julie Shapland is motivated by a genuine concern for the well-being and success of her students. She has an innate ability to push stu-

dents to achieve their highest potential.” According to Ambrose, Shapland has a similar effect on her colleagues and students. She challenges, energizes and inspires all those who meet her. On her way to becoming a professor of account-

students. She also acknowledged that over the years of teaching, she did notice a trend in her students; they focused too much on only their life. She talked about how important it is to slow down and look at the world around us.

Her previous student and TA, Maseeh Moradi, now Harvard Law graduate, acknowledged how busy she can be. “She is such a kind, thoughtful person. Even when I know she’s extremely busy, she always responds to my emails quickly and finds time to meet with me for coffee,” Moradi said. “Her work is excellent. As her TA, I got a firsthand look at how meticulously she crafts each of her lesson plans, projects, practice problems and exams.” “She strives for, and regularly attains, excellence, and it becomes clear to her students that their professor is willing to invest the time and energy to give them a supreme educational experience. This, in turn, inspires the students to truly commit to the course.” Moradai also said he has had over 20 years of schooling, and Professor Shapland was one of only a handful of teachers he will always reflect on and be inspired by.

“It is easy to get consumed with all things concerning us. But sometimes, taking a step back can be just as important.” JULIE SHAPLAND PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS

ing, Shapland spent a brief amount of time working at McDonald’s. Shapland talked about the variety of opportunities available to her while working there. Throughout her career, she sought out opportunities and worked to make the most of them. This is a skill she inspires in her

“It is easy to get consumed with all things concerning us,” Shapland said. “But sometimes, taking a step back can be just as important.” She confesses she is guilty of being extremely busy herself and perhaps a hypocrite in saying students need to slow down.

Jesse Wilson, graduate in Business, used to take her ACCY 202: Accounting and Accountancy II class. “From my interactions with Professor Shapland, I can tell that her motivations are to teach students skills that will be valuable regardless of their career path,” Wilson said. “One way she achieves this is through the nature of the course; it requires you to completely change your study habits and puts an emphasis on critical thinking.” In addition to being an engaged and committed teacher, Ambrose also attests to her fun personality. “Julie has a great sense of humor. I know I am guaranteed to have a laughter-filled evening whenever she is present. She is an extremely loyal friend. I wish everyone had the privilege of receiving her friendship and guidance. She is truly one of a kind.” nandika2@dailyillini.com

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Recognize President Carter for post-presidency Since leaving the White House in 1981 after a single term, Carter began what COLUMNIST would become a memorable post-presidency. In 1982, he and his wife Roseome presidents are lyn founded the Cartremembered for their er Presidential Center in leadership during Atlanta, which promotes the darkest hours of the democracy, prevents connation’s history, like George flicts and assists the elecWashington, Abraham Lin- toral process in support of coln and Franklin Delafree and fair elections. It no Roosevelt. Others are also works to improve globremembered for their disal health by eliminating tinct character, like Andrew diseases like Guinea worm, Jackson, Theodore Roosriver blindness and malarevelt and Ronald Reagan. ia. Carter’s work even led But then, there are those to his winning of the Nobel who are remembered most Peace Prize in 2002. for being among the worst When not working with to ever hold the office. his own center, Carter also One name almost always volunteers in his home comes to mind in that state of Georgia for Habiassumption: Jimmy Carter. tat for Humanity, a comThough many historians munity service organizadeem the 39th president tion that builds homes for of the United States one of underprivileged people. our least favorites, CartEven these days, at 95 er is more remembered for years old, Carter can still his post-presidency, and he be found working on a conshould be more appreciated struction site for these in that sense. future homes. NOAH NELSON

Apart from giving back to his community and the world at large, Carter has also written numerous books, including memoirs about various aspects of his life, his political views and even a children’s book. It’s wonderful Carter keeps his mind sharp by writing so many published works and still serves as an active citizen. In American history, four presidents — Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and John F. Kennedy — were assassinated during their time in office. Four others — William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Warren Harding and Franklin Delano Roosevelt — died during their term. One commander in chief, Richard Nixon, resigned from office in disgrace. For those presidents who served full terms, three went on to serve in politics once more: John Quincy Adams, Andrew

Johnson and William Howard Taft. Taft served as chief justice of the United States after serving as president. Once leaving office, most former occupants dedicate their retirement to private life, often writing a memoir about their time as the highest office-holder in the nation and fade from the public eye. Because presidents can choose to spend their postpresidency however they wish, Carter’s time outside of office should be more appreciated than it is. He has devoted much of his adult life to public service in so many ways. Even if his presidency was not the best, that doesn’t mean he should be forgotten altogether. Instead, applaud him for PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY all he’s done for mankind Former President Jimmy Carter receives the 2017 Ivan Allen throughout the duration of Jr. Prize for Social Courage. Columnist Noah urges audiences his post-presidency. to acknowledge Carter’s memorable post-presidency Noah is a sophomore in LAS. noahen2@dailyillini.com

accomplishments, such as the founding of the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta.

Equality won't be accomplished until every woman can feel safe their last names for fear of stalking and never wear headphones when going COLUMNIST on runs. We, women, have many more considerations to eing a woman is scary. make in our lives about Men, I’ve found, are safety than men. And, often privileged in their what’s worse, many men unawareness of the conmay not realize their stant safety concerns wom- actions, while harmless in en experience. nature, may be perceived as I once heard someone say threatening to women. men are afraid women will Guys, when you’re walklaugh at them. Women, on ing at night behind a womthe other hand, are afraid an, give her space. When men will kill them. you get into an elevator We live in a world in with a woman, don’t stare which women have the at her (I can’t believe I have freedom, technically, to do to say that, but trust me, it everything men can do. In happens). The little things reality, however, women are men may not notice can often limited by parameters make huge differences in concerning physical safety, women’s lives. and, consequently, there My favorite band, Vamare many things women pire Weekend, had a con“can’t,” or won’t, do. cert in North Chicago this Women can’t walk summer. I couldn’t attend around alone at night since my friends were workwithout some kind of selfing in different states and defense device, such as pep- unable to make it. A male per spray. Women can’t friend of mine was mighty travel alone, especially in confused when I told him certain countries where I didn’t go as I had no one women do not share legal to accompany me. He said freedoms with men. he’s gone to concerts alone Women have to be carebefore, no problem. ful to not anger men when I would have had to take rejecting them for fear of the Metra to Chicago, then physical retaliation. WomCTA to Northerly Island, en have to share their loca- then attend the concert tion with their friends among strangers, alone. As before going on a date in a five-foot tall female who case something goes terriweighs 100 pounds soaking bly wrong. wet, I have a target on my Women lock their cars back in terms of susceptias soon as they get in and bility to physical assault, often check the backseat even when I’m not alone. before leaving. They avoid When I was in junior renting first-floor aparthigh, someone told me I ments, avoid giving men should stop wearing ponyELLEN BARCZAK

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Stop modern-day slavery by shopping consciously, ethically

eople often talk about slavery as if it’s a concept of the past; however, a recent investigation by the Guardian shows slave labor is flourishing — just in a different way than it did a century ago. Now, big corporations utilize sweatshops and what is ostensibly slave labor to produce their high-end clothing. Last week, reports surfaced of workers being physically and emotionally assaulted in a factory sourced by Lululemon in Bangladesh. Female employees, in particular, were reportedly beaten and called offensive words on top of not being allowed breaks and taking home a paycheck of little more than $100 a month. The possibility of purchasing a piece of clothing that has caused another human misery is high. Thus, it is now more important than ever to remain aware of where your clothing comes from. Many of the clothing companies we buy from today use overseas manufacturers which exploit low-income people in developing coun-

tries who try to find work in sweatshops that produce brand-name clothing and shoes. Brands such as Nike, Adidas, Patagonia and L.L. Bean have been under fire in the past for abusing and under-paying their workers, 85% of whom are women, in Bangladeshi factories. In 2017, the Council on Foreign Relations reported thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers protested and shut down over 50 fast-fashion clothing factories for international brands such as Gap, H&M and Zara. We can look to the introduction of social media and online shopping for the rapid growth of the consumer clothing industry, causing consumers to purchase inexpensive clothes from fast-fashion shops like Forever 21 and H&M. It can be difficult to avoid trends, but it’s important to think of those you might affect before purchasing jeans to match your favorite Instagram influencer, only for them to become passe in a couple of months. Instead, consumers should stray away from

mass-producers and invest in items that last longer because they are better for the environment and don’t contribute to the poor conditions of sweatshops. So, now you know the truth about where the clothes you wear might come from. But how do you avoid filling the pockets of the people operating such atrocious sweatshops? Well, for one, you can buy second-hand items from thrift stores like Goodwill. It reduces both the production of new items and the need for someone to produce them. For another, you might try shopping exclusively from American-made brands like those listed on thegoodtrade.com. American laws protect workers from the conditions in factories elsewhere, so at the very least, you know your money isn’t going to the criminals who are keeping slavery alive. So, the next time you’re tempted to pick up those Lululemon leggings, give a brief thought to the person behind the tag and the cruelty they endure.

tails because attackers can easily grab them. I was 12. The thing is, women shouldn’t have to tailor their lives to the potential harm men could cause them. The social constructs we’ve created place the burden of safety and prudence not on the actions of the threatening party, but on the party threatened. The University, I believe, does indeed try to foster an environment in which everyone feels safe and comfortable, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, you name it. I myself usually feel comfortable when going about my daily business. Feeling safe and secure just when the sun is shining and people are going to class isn’t enough, though. Walking home from the library at 1 a.m. from a late-night study session shouldn’t inspire fear in anyone’s hearts, regardless of who they are. Going out to the bars shouldn’t be considered “risky” for women dressed however they feel comfortable. If I ever have a daughter, I hope she doesn’t have to carry pepper spray with her like I do when walking alone at night. I hope the progress women have made in the world continues to the point where women can feel as safe as men do at all times. Until then, true gender equality will not exist. Ellen is a junior in LAS. ellenmb2@dailyillini.com

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FOOTBALL

Illinois rides momentum into Purdue matchup BY JARED FARMER STAFF WRITER

Head coach Lovie Smith gave the Illini 24 hours to celebrate their 24-23 comeback win against what was the No. 6-ranked Wisconsin Badgers. Now, it’s a new week of football, and the Illini will look to build on their momentum as they travel to face the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium Saturday. “This time last year at Homecoming, we were embarrassed by Purdue,” said head coach Lovie Smith of the 46-7 loss. “They played well. We didn’t. So to get a chance to hopefully redeem ourselves and to stack some wins is important.” Purdue currently sits one spot below Illinois in the Big Ten West at fifth overall, but either team has the same conference record of 1-3. So far the Boilermakers are 2-2 at home, while the Illini have split their two away games. Illini’s last Big Ten road loss came at the hands of the Minnesota Gophers, where they were beaten handily in Minneapolis to the tune of 40-17. Purdue dropped to 2-5 after losing on the road to No. 20-ranked Iowa. The Hawkeyes almost suffered their own Wisconsin-esque loss to the Boilermakers after redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Plummer led a 72-yard scoring drive to find fellow redshirt freshman Payne Durham, cutting the lead down to 26-20 with 24 seconds left in the fourth. However, the Hawkeyes prevented the upset by recovering the Boilermaker’s attempt at an onside kick to secure their fifth win. The Boilermakers were led in rushing yards by freshman wide receiver David Bell last week, who had the eighthmost rushing yards in school history with 197 yards, 13 catches and one touchdown. Plummer threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns, completing 30 of his 50 attempts and an interception. Meanwhile, the Illini come off of not only a well-timed Homecoming victory but their biggest win against a ranked opponent since 2007. Despite losing four players to injury, including juniors Ricky Smalling and Oluwole Betiku, the Illini managed to come from a nine-point deficient halfway through the fourth to pave the way for a James McCourt field goal,

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Illinois defensive back Dawson DeGroot (24) attempts to stop a running play during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018. The Illini will face the Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday.

sealing the upset. The right-footed junior kicker capped off a final sequence that started with junior cornerback Tony Adams’ interception with just over two and a half minutes left in the fourth. Junior linebacker Jake Hansen forced two fumbles on Saturday. He entered the

VOLLEYBALL

matchup leading the nation in that category with 0.83 forced fumbles per game. Senior linebacker Dele Harding terrorized the Badgers offense with a game-high 16 tackles. Walk-on sophomore receiver Donny Navarro had his first career touchdown, which snapped Wisconsin defense’s scoreless streak of

148:17 in-game time. The last time these two teams met, the Illini got off to the faster start with an early touchdown from former quarterback AJ Bush Jr. However, the Boilermakers did everything they wanted to at Memorial Stadium. Purdue drove a total of 611 yards to Illinois’ 250 and held

on to the football for nearly 15 more minutes in the game. Purdue’s former quarterback David Blough threw for 377 yards with three touchdowns and completed 25 of his 36 attempts while running back D.J. Knox rushed for 150 yards and had 17 carries. “Everybody knows here, good or bad, that you have to

move on to the next play and the next game,” Smith said. “You can never take a win with you. If you’re playing good football each week, you should continue to improve, and that’s what we’re going to continue to do.” @jaredfarmer jaredef2@dailyillini.com

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Former coach Mike Illini look for upset against Nittany Lions Hebert passes away BY GABBY HAJDUK STAFF WRITER

BY MEGHAN REST SPORTS EDITOR

Minnesota head coach Hugh McCutcheon said in a statement. “He had a profound impact on volleyball here at the University of Minnesota, but his sphere of influence in our sport was far greater than that." Hebert’s wife, Sherry Bedeaux Hebert, posted a statement about his passing to her personal Facebook account. “We are deeply touched by all the love and prayers,” Sherry wrote. “He definitely left a lasting legacy in the world of volleyball, touching and changing so many lives.”

Former Illinois volleyball coach Mike Hebert passed away Monday in San Diego. He was 75. Hebert coached the Illini from 1983-1995. He led the Illinois volleyball program to two Final Four appearances in 1987 and 1988 and four Big Ten titles, including the program’s first in 1986. During his 13 year tenure at Illinois, Hebert went 323-127 before accepting a head coaching job at Minnesota. He guided the Gophers to three Final Four appearances before retiring in 2010. “We are all deeply sad- @meghan_rest dened by Mike’s passing,” merest2@dailyillini.com

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Mike Hebert, former Minnesota volleyball coach, speaks about his battle with Parkinson’s disease during an interview with the Minnesota Medical Foundation in 2011. Hebert passed away Monday at age 75.

Losses against No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 7 Minnesota last weekend dropped the Illinois volleyball team to a 9-8 overall record and 4-4 in the Big Ten. Nearing the halfway point of the conference season, Illinois looks to upset Penn State on the road Wednesday night.

Keys to the upset

Sitting at No. 17 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll for the second week in a row, Illinois will need a collective effort to upset No. 8 Penn State. The Illini will have to be strong at the net Wednesday, as the Nittany Lions have the 14th best hitting percentage among all National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I teams, averaging a .278 clip. Illinois’ .231 percentage does not crack the top 75 teams. Middle blockers Ashlyn Fleming and Kennedy Collins will be working against sophomore Jonni Parker, former Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Parker leads Penn State this season with 204 kills on a .269 hitting percentage. On the Illini attack, senior Jacqueline Quade and junior Megan Cooney will need to minimize any miscommunication with setter Diana Brown. Illinois had a com-

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Illinois middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming rises to block Indiana’s attack during the Illini’s match against the Hoosiers at Huff Hall Oct. 12. Illinois looks to upset Penn State on Wednesday.

bined 62 attack errors last weekend, limiting its offensive flow. Penn State’s middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord ranks 33rd among the NCAA in blocks-per-set with 1.31.

While Illinois made comebacks in both matches over the weekend, the team dropped the first set in both by a combined 22 points. The Illini will need to take the

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Washington rises from ashes BY MILES POWERS-HUANG STAFF WRITER

Losing starting wide receiver Ricky Smalling midway through Saturday’s game was a tough blow for Illinois, but the injury allowed the precocious freshman Casey Washington an opportunity to play meaningful reps in a big-time game, as Illinois went on to pull off a stunning 24-23 upset over undefeated, No. 6-ranked Wisconsin. The Round Rock, Texas, native showcased his athleticism and big-play ability throughout fall camp and registered a critical 18-yard catch in the fourth quarter, helping continue the drive that ended in a 29-yard touchdown catch from Josh Imatorbhebhe. Although Washington has mostly sat the bench behind Smalling, Imatorbhebhe and Trevon Sidney so far this season, his work ethic combined with injuries in the receiving corps has forced the coaching staff’s hand to put him on the field. “(Washington’s) gotten better at it because he’s gotten more reps,” said offensive coordinator Rod Smith. “You see him make a catch like he did there at the end; he’s made a lot of those catches through-

out fall camp. I trust Casey. We put the ball out in space (and) I know he’s gonna have a great shot at coming down with it.” The catch on Saturday was Washington’s second of the season, both coming in the past two weeks against nationally-ranked opponents with strong defenses. With such a young, unproven team, head coach Lovie Smith has made it clear opportunities will be available to those who show they deserve them, and Washington has demonstrated he’s one of those players. “If you just hang in there you’ll eventually, if you deserve to play, you’ll get an opportunity,” Lovie said. “Casey Washington, of course, is one of those guys.” Playing for a coaching staff that’s not only keen to educate players on how to play the game in practice but also willing to put them on the field when they’re ready is something Washington values at Illinois. The Illini played one of the youngest rosters in the Football Bowl Subdivision a season ago and have shown a similar acumen this season. “It feels great to play for

these coaches,” Washington said. “These coaches, I don’t know if people realize, are one of a kind. You don’t get these coaches at other schools.” Not only is the coaching staff putting young players like Washington in positions to be successful, but it’s also giving out feedback on where they can improve. For Washington, it’s a matter of correcting the little things and staying consistent. “I’ve said all along, I’ve been a Casey Washington fan,” Rod said. “The kid’s gonna be real good for us when it’s all said and done. I think he’s a pretty good player, now, for a freshman. He’s ahead of the curve in my opinion. It was just a matter of reps, (knowing) where he’s going, where he’s supposed to be (and) how to line up; that was his biggest crux, to be honest.” While Washington possesses an enviable combination of size and speed, the freshman carries intangibles that go beyond physical traits. On the sidelines of Illinois’ 31-34 loss to Eastern Michigan on Sept. 14, Washington could be seen looking visibly frustrated and audibly making his feelings known on the sidelines as the Illini offense

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Freshman wide receiver Casey Washington celebrates a first down during Illinois’ game against Michigan on Oct. 12. Washington was a key contributor in Illinois’ upset over No. 6-ranked Wisconsin Saturday.

was sputtering. Washington admits he’s an emotional player, but he wants to channel those strong feelings to fuel his play on the field rather than become a distraction on the sideline. “Being a football player, I definitely connect all my emotions to the game,” Washington said. “When emotions are running high and the game’s flowing, it’s a different environment.” Some may view an incident like Washington’s outburst as a sign of entitlement or arrogance, but Rod knows Washington’s attitude does not come from a place of selfishness. Rather, the freshman is an extremely hard worker who just happens to be aware of the results a certain level of effort deserves. “Casey’s not cocky, Casey’s confident, but Casey’s also probably one of the hardest working kids that we have in terms of coming to work every day, running these routes hard, doing what we try telling him to do in practice at 100% full speed all the time,” Rod said. “Casey don’t take any plays off, and that’s why I love the kid. He’s gonna make himself into a tremendous player.” Washington is not one to shy away from showing off other sides of his personality either, as his bleach-dyed Odell Beckham Jr.-esque locks have garnered attention as well. “He’s got a confidence level to him, in my opinion, he thinks he’s as good as anybody out there,” Rod said. “Hell, look at his hairstyle. Don’t that tell you something? I wish I could pull that off.” And if Washington can someday replicate the highlight catches and incredible statistics of Beckham, no one will have a problem with his personality, regardless of how he chooses to express it. @MilesP_H milesp2@dailyillini.com

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Illinois wide receiver Trevon Sidney runs for a season-opener touchdown against Akron on Aug. 31. Sidney sustained an injury on his left leg on Oct. 5, ending his 2019 season.

Sidney ends first Illini season early Transfer wide receiver suffers severe leg injury in Minnesota BY RACHEL SPENCER ASSISTANT SORTS EDITOR

first touchdown for the Illini during the season-opener against Akron on Aug. 31. Against Minnesota, he picked up a season-high 50 receiving yards before being injured. Currently, Sidney is third on the team with 16 catches for 123 yards. Injury has been a concern for this Illini squad, as Sidney joins running back Mike Epstein as the second Illini to sustain a season-ending injury on the field. The status for multiple Illini players remain unclear for Saturday following injuries during their Homecoming victory against the Badgers. Smith’s announcement follows a historic homecoming upset against No. 6 Wisconsin. Illinois is on the road this weekend at Purdue.

Graduate transfer and wide receiver Trevon Sidney will be out for the rest of the season, according to an announcement from Illinois Athletics and head coach Lovie Smith on Tuesday afternoon. Sidney sustained a left leg injury on the road at Minnesota on Oct. 5 and was out for both the home games between Michigan and Wisconsin. A Southern California @rachelspenc transfer, Sidney scored his rachels4@dailyillini.com

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HOCKEY

Illinois takes on Minot State in Chicago Classic UPSET FROM 1B

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After dropping their last two games to the No. 3-ranked Lindenwood Lions, the Illini look to start fresh and put an end to their recent skid at the Chicago Classic, a two-game weekend tournament played at Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawks’ practice facility. But the tournament presents new challenges for Illinois. Three top-11 ranked opponents including Davenport University, the University of Nevada Las Vegas and Minot State will be at the Chicago Classic and could potentially play against Illinois. During Illinois’ first game of the weekend, the team will take on the defending American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I champions, Minot State. Depending on the results of that game, Illinois will face

either the winner or loser of the Davenport-UNLV game. After starting the season ranked No. 1 in the country, Minot State has lived up to the preseason hype with a 4-0-2 start, outscoring opponents by an average of roughly three goals per game. For the Illini, the defending champs are a familiar foe. “They’re one of our biggest rivals over the past five to six years,” said Illinois head coach Nick Fabbrini. “We knocked them out two years ago in the national semifinal, and they knocked us out last year in the first round.” This Illinois team is fully equipped for an offensive shootout with Minot State. Prior to running into the buzzsaw of Lindenwood and its standout goalie Cooper Seedott, Illinois was getting off to wicked-fast starts offensively and was averag-

ing 4.7 goals per game. During their two-game series at Central Oklahoma, the Illini scored a combined eight goals in the first period. Even with a traditionally efficient offense, the defense has taken a step back in previous weeks, giving up an average of 5.25 goals per game, a recipe for disaster when taking on the Beavers. However, Fabbrini understands the importance of fine-tuning the defense during practice this week. “A lot of time will be put into our defensive zone,” Fabbrini said. “A few cracks have developed, but we’re hoping that five days of practice will help.” At this time, it’s unclear which goalie will be given the task of defending Minot State’s offense. So far, Fabbrini has used a goalie-bycommittee system, with each of three goalies getting quality playing time.

Playing in Chicago is becoming a budding tradition for the Illinois hockey program, which started out as a single game six years ago and has transitioned into a mini fourteam tournament where programs see a variety of different opponents. Fabbrini believes the mini instate getaway is a fantastic way to prepare the team for the postseason. “It helps us with tournament preparations,” Fabbrini said. “Playing two high-level teams in two days definitely adds a great twist.” After the Minot State game, regardless of the result, Illinois will have to turn around quickly with UNLV or Davenport on deck. UNLV has been one of the most impressive teams in the ACHA this season, entering the weekend with

an 11-1 record and a top ten ranking as of last week. The Runnin’ Rebels have been especially hot as of late, scoring at least seven goals in their last four games. Davenport, while still having a decent season, hasn’t experienced the same amount of success as UNLV, entering the tournament with a 3-2 record. Davenport’s game Saturday will be its second contest in 20 days. Despite the potential of facing Davenport and UNLV on the horizon, Minot State currently owns more real estate, according to Fabbrini. “Right now, we don’t want to overlook Minot State,” Fabbrini said. “We will worry about Davenport and UNLV when we get to them.” @gourdiereport gourdie2@dailyillini.com

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Quade has continued to lead Illinois’ offense from the outside with 303 kills, tied for 31st in the country according to the NCAA. The senior hitter has played all 70 sets for Illinois, averaging 4.3 kills per set. While Quade continues to be Brown’s go-to hitter, Cooney is proving her ability on the left side, after making the transition from opposite to outside hitter this season. The junior is second on the team with 213 kills. Head coach Chris Tamas teaches his team to serve aggressively, and while the Illini have made 182 service errors, they’ve recorded 101 aces. Quade and sophomore Taylor Kuper lead Illinois with 23 aces each. Junior Morgan O’Brien and Brown have been leading the defensive front for Illinois with 199 and 180 digs, respectively. O’Brien has been efficient at libero this season, recording only three receiving errors.

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After closing out its onematch road trip at Penn State, Illinois will return to Huff Hall for three conference matches. Ohio State will head to Champaign this Saturday, while Michigan will come to town on Nov. 1, followed by Michigan State on Nov. 2. While all three Big Ten teams are unranked, Michigan received votes in this week’s AVCA rankings. The Wolverines will most likely be the Illini’s toughest matchup during the stretch, with a current overall record of 13-5 and 6-2 in conference play. Michigan’s conference losses come from No. 5 Nebraska and No. 8 Penn State. The Wolverines will face tougher competition before playing the Illini, facing the Minnesota Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers this weekend. JEFFERY HSU THE DAILY ILLINI

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Back in the dark days of 2009, Ruben Fleischer directed a small-time comedy movie, “Zombieland.” The movie received reviews and made enough money to be profitable, but it didn’t exactly set the world on fire while it was in theaters. It did, however, became a cult classic, possibly due to the premiere of “The Walking Dead” a year later, which pushed the zombie genre to the forefront of mainstream entertainment. Cut to a decade later. The studio and its busy A-list cast finally decided to get around a produce a sequel, “Zombieland: Double Tap.” Now, sometimes sequels that come out 10 or more years after the first are just cash grabs from the studio trying to exploit intellectual property for a quick buck, but sometimes they truly add to the original and expand the universe in interesting ways. The question is, which one of these categories does “Zombieland: Double Tap” fall? Truthfully, it’s dead center. Criticizing this movie is surprisingly difficult. The performances are solid all across the board. We have Woody Harrelson’s Tallahassee, a crazy redneck who was never really special in life before his crazy killing antics came into full force during the zombie apocalypse, playing off of Luke Wilson’s Albuquerque, who is basically a perfectly performed comical doppelganger of Tallahassee. No character stood better or worse than anyone else in this film, which is quite impressive for a modern comedy. This was a true ensemble from start to finish. The script delivers some funny moments while never dragging the pacing of the movie down. Fleischer has created a zany zombie world where our story makes its home. But this is also the film’s biggest problem. All of this could also be said of the 2009 original.

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“Zombieland: Double Tap” premiered in the U.S. on Friday, 10 years after the release of the original film. The movie centers around four zombie slayers attempting to survive in a postapocalyptic world.

The characters are just as enjoyable — if not more so — and acted in the same ways in the first movie. The script is probably funnier, while still keeping the movie moving at a brisk pace. The zany, wildly entertaining zombie world in this movie was initially brought to life in the first film; however, it was never expanded upon in this new film, at least not in any truly interesting ways. In basically every way, this newest movie is the same exact quality of the first one. Now, why is it a problem for a sequel to be very similar to the original while maintaining a similar quality level? Well, one was made in 2009, and one was made today. This movie feels like it was made in 2010 and hidden in a bin at Sony headquarters until a janitor stumbled upon it while cleaning the warehouse. The movie keeps hitting the same beats of the original, as if saying to the audience, “You remember ‘Zombieland’ from 2009? Well, here it is again.” This movie heavily relies on the fact the audience has seen both the first film and

found most of its jokes funny, so it can just regurgitate them in this movie as a new “joke.” The most infuriating joke in this entire movie is when Harrelson’s character says his catchphrase from the first movie, “Nut up or shut up” to which Wilson’s character comments that the line is “so 2009,” showing the filmmakers are aware the line has aged and no longer lands the way it did when it first released. You think they “get it,” but they turn around and proceed to include the line at least three more times throughout the film. This blatant laziness in production is what truly holds this film back from evolving the franchise and taking it to new and interesting directions for modern times. While “Zombieland: Double Tap” hits the market in a world oversaturated with zombie media, it still manages to stand out as a fun and entertaining journey through the apocalypse, albeit one that in no way differentiates itself from its decade-old predecessor. thomast4@readbuzz.com

 7:30 p.m.  State Farm Center, 1800 S. First St., Champaign  $29.50-$ 59.50 Young the Giant takes the stage at the State Farm Center in Champaign Thursday. It will welcome special guest BAD CHILD.

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 6:30 p.m.  909 S. Wright St., Champaign  $7 Set in a courtroom in purgatory, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis puts Judas’ case to a hilarious, riotous and piercing trial, the results of which are sure to make the inhabitants of heaven, hell and purgatory — and the audience — reconsider what each thought they knew about forgiveness, faith and the human inside one of the history’s most infamous figures.

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 7:30 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  $25 general, $10 students Bloody, devastating and darkly comic, Titus Andronicus was one of Shakespeare’s earliest commercial successes — and yet critics have sometimes dismissed the tragedy as a failure or as somehow “unShakespearean” for its abrupt tonal shifts and extreme violence, in particular, its depiction of the rape and mutilation of its central female character. Loosely inspired by Shakespearean “original practices,” this streamlined and intimate production

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Dark History and Horror Convention

 Noon-4 p.m. (through Sunday)  The City Center, 503 S. Chestnut St., Champaign  $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday, $20 Weekend Pass The purpose of Dark History and Horror Convention is to unite those interested in criminal justice, abnormal psychology and crime prevention to study the history of crime, punishment and criminal behavior. Without condoning that behavior, the mission of the convention is to provide guests with an educational and entertaining experience utilizing research, guest speakers, experts and memorabilia.

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UI Chamber Singers

 3 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  $10 standard, $4 students This group is made up of undergraduate music majors, graduate students and other outstanding singers who unite for a wide range of choral works..

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Many people are familiar with the term “safe spaces,” a concept popularized as memes criticizing them began to circulate the internet. However, safe spaces have been around for decades, and The Red Herring, named ironically after the “red scare,” which was happening during the time of its founding, was one of the original safe spaces and continues to operate as one for the C-U community today. As a quirky, vegan-friendly restaurant, it originated in Urbana during the late 1960s as a place for free expression during a time when freedom of speech hung in the balance in the United States due to government promoted scares of socialism and communism. “In this building, they said those laws did not apply here,” said Holly Monet, full-time manager of The Red Herring for the last six years. “So any sort of antigovernment, anti-war rallies or meetings that were happening, this was the only safe space in town where that could happen.” Located in the basement of a former Unitarian-Universalist church, which is now home to the Channing Murray Foundation, The Red Herring is a popular lunchtime hangout for both vegans and non-vegans alike. Featuring a menu that changes seasonally, the kitchen is always offering something new and fresh for its customer base. The restaurant’s food is sustainably supplied by local farmers, and the members of The Red Herring are committed to being a part of the local, sustainable food movement. Some of the produce used at the restaurant is even grown on-site. The Red Herring restaurant has been a completely vegetarian establishment since its founding and was perhaps one of the first in the country to advertise itself as such. But the establishment officially went 100% vegan back in 2013 when the head cook at the time wanted to take The Red Herring’s sustainable mission further. The restaurant’s menu currently features various soups, vegan burgers, salads and more. The small basement hangout recently hosted a 52ndanniversary celebration event, which was dubbed as pleden2@readbuzz.com

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