The Daily Illini: Homecoming Guide 2017

THE DAILY ILLINI

Monday, October 23, 2017

Homecoming Guide

An inside look at the Marching Illini

2017 Homecoming court named

Where to find spirit wear on campus

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Illinois Homecoming Schedule MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Lunch on the Quad

Homecoming Comedy Show

Illinois Spirit Day

11:30 a.m.

Anniversary Plaza

7 p.m.

Anniversary Plaza (Rain location: Illini Union I-Rooms)

All day Campus

Black Power on Campus: The University of Illinois 1965-1975 Lecture

Homecoming BBQ and Showcase

7-8:30 p.m.

Main Library, Room 200

4-6 p.m.

Washington Park

FRIDAY Illini Block Party 5-6 p.m.

Along Parade Route

2017 Library Friends Homecoming Watch Parade

Homecoming Pep Rally 7-8 p.m.

Main Quad (Rain location: Foellinger)

Illinois Bands Homecoming Concert 7:30 p.m.

Foellinger Great Hall, KCPA

Campus Observatory Open House

SATURDAY Illinois vs. Wisconsin Football Game 11 a.m.

Memorial Stadium

Homecoming Business Bash 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lot 31, west of Memorial Stadium

5:30 p.m.

Parking Lot E3 (Main Library)

8-10 p.m.

Campus Observatory, south end of Quad

Homecoming Parade

Comedian Trevor Noah

Department of Mathematics Homecoming Party

6-7 p.m.

Campustown

8 p.m.

State Farm Center

2-4 p.m.

Tent outside of Altgeld Hall

Natural History Building Open House 2-4 p.m.

Natural History Building

University of Illinois vs. Penn State Women’s Volleyball 7 p.m.

Huff Hall

African American Homecoming Late Night Dance 11 p.m.

Campus Recreation Center East

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Marching Illini prepare for packed weekend

BY YOAV MARGALIT

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Anybody attending a full-scale event at the University would be hard-pressed to miss the Marching Illini, who perform a variety of musical pieces while marching in perfect time with one another.

This polished veneer doesn’t just happen, though; it’s only with the careful coordination and determined effort that they go from practicing to performing.

Professor Barry Houser is the energetic director of Athletic Bands and the general administrator in charge of the Marching Illini.

Houser said this year’s Homecoming preparations are going smoothly, as the Marching Illini prepare to work with the Alumni Band, a group of performing graduates.

They’re also adding new traditions this year in addition to the Homecoming Parade– a Homecoming concert.

But not everything is smooth sailing.

Houser said the Homecoming season brings with it an onslaught of events that the Marching Illini need to practice for.

Between a football game, the hosting of the Illinois Marching Band Championships and the Homecoming events themselves, the Marching Illini (and their director) have their work cut out for them.

When asked if this was the band’s busy season, Houser laughed and replied, “Just a little bit.”

Students in the Marching Illini also seemed preoccupied with the packed schedule.

Emily Bloom, junior in FAA and drummer in the band, said that while preparations for Homecoming weren’t fully realized yet, she’s looking forward to the events and to her third Homecoming experience.

“It’s nice to know how many people we reach out to during the Homecoming Week,” Bloom said.

Bloom added that it is gratifying to see all of the graduates, both inside and outside of the Alumni Band, come back for the week.

The spirit that the Marching Illini radiate is not just a front for the crowd. It was clear that the members of the band were looking forward to the events, as Bloom cheerfully walked through the cold rain toward that day’s practice.

Before each practice, the players practice their instruments and march, sometimes with friends, in review for the day.

The camaraderie showcased by their practices removed any doubt that their performance this year would be any different from those of the past.

Cameryn Wysocki, senior in Education, has been a member of the band for four years. She said past Homecomings have always required a lot of preparation. There

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Members of the Marching Illini cheer during an Illinois football game. The band will perform during many events throughout Homecoming Week, including at the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. and the Illinois football game against Wisconsin on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. The Marching Illini will also perform at an indoor show in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, $7 for seniors and $4 for University students. The event will also feature performances from the Illinois Wind Symphony and the Illinois Wind Orchestra. are many small performances necessary because of the Homecoming events.

Putting this into context, Houser’s response suddenly becomes the jocular answer in preparation of heavy routine labor: difficult, but manageable.

Wysocki continued saying that this year represented a bit of a change of routine, with events including the Illinois Wind Symphony, the Illinois Wind Orchestra and the Marching Illini.

Even though the work is similar while the events vary year to year, one thing that remains is the experience for the members of the Marching Illini.

Wysocki said that as important as prac-

ticing with the Alumni Band is to prepare for the parade and concerts, what is most valuable is the chance to meet the alumni.

Echoing her peers, Wysocki said that “we cherish Homecoming as a time in particular to appreciate and respect those who came before us, and to learn of their traditions that we strive to uphold.”

However, the transition from the traditions of the old to those of the new aren’t a barrier to the Marching Illini.

“We enjoy sharing our new traditions with the alumni and explaining how the band has changed and improved as well,” Wysocki said. “Personally, I think it is most special to meet people who have

marched your exact same spot on the field and who appreciate the meaning and feeling behind our traditional repertoire.”

As the years go by, traditions are born, fade and are born anew. One thing that never changes, however, is how a group of passionate students, joined under the name of the Marching Illini, deliver sensational musical and marching performances each Homecoming season.

The next time one sees them showing their skills on the field, it will bear remembering how much time, effort and care goes into every beat.

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A 100-year rematch: Badgers return to Illinois

BY KYRA KIRSH STAFF WRITER

A lot has changed on campus since the very first University of Illinois Homecoming in 1910. But one priority has stayed constant: football.

Hut-hut-HIKE. Here’s a look at the history of Homecoming through the face mask.

In 1910, seniors Clarence F. Williams and W. Elmer Ekblaw – the chief reporter for The Daily Illini at the time – decided they wanted to end their college careers knowing that they contributed something to the University. They decided to create a holiday in which the sole purpose was to connect the alumni to the students.

Though football was obviously the central event, they planned a few other community events for the holiday as well. Just like the creation of any new tradition, it was going to take time, but not as much time as you may think. By the middle of the year, Oct. 14-16 was approved as the official 1910 “Homecoming Weekend.”

The Illini defeated their greatest rival at the time, the University of Chicago Maroons, on Oct. 15 in 1910, for the University’s first of many Homecoming football games.

In 1911, the University decided that Homecoming should be an annual event and began

planning for the second Homecoming.

The Homecoming tradition has continued as an annual holiday at the University, consisting of a variety of community events leading up to the football game. However, some years have proved to be more notable than others.

In 1918, Homecoming was shut down for the first time in history due to the influenza epidemic that was occurring at the time.

In 1923, the Illini defeated the Maroons again, marking the first Homecoming game to be played at the newly built Memorial Stadium.

Just one year later, the 1924 Homecoming football game served as a dedication to the students who fought and died in World War I. The dedication was intentionally timely, since Memorial Stadium had recently been built to include pillars engraved with the names of those students who lost their lives.

This dedication game on Homecoming of 1924 turned out to be more legendary than expected with the Illini’s star player, Harold Edward “Red” Grange, putting a total of six touchdowns on the board for what was called the “most spectacular single-handed performance ever delivered in a major game.” It remains today as widely thought of as the greatest performance in the history of Memorial Stadium.

“It remains today as widely thought of as the greatest performance in the history of Memorial Stadium.”

Yes, this is where Grange Grove received its name. The statue in Grange Grove of the man holding the football is in honor of Red Grange and that special performance on that memorable day.

Although there have been several notable performances, one of the lesser known Homecoming games has earned its relevance to this year's game.

In 1917, the Illini shut out the Wisconsin Badgers to win their seventh-annual Homecoming football game 7-0. The shutout was great, but the 1917 Homecoming football game never stood out in history until now.

With the Wisconsin Badgers returning for this year’s holiday, Illini fans are hoping for a result similar to the teams’ 1917 Homecoming match exactly 100 years later.

This Homecoming Weekend fans will see if the Illini succeed like they did then.

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The Harold “Red” Grange statue is located near the west entrance of Memorial Stadium.

Grange’s Homecoming Weekend game in 1924 is considered one of the best performances in the stadium to date.

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Q&A with Greeks Support Parade Chair Jack Hamman

BY ARDEN YUON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jack Hamman, sophomore in AHS, is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and the Greeks Support Homecoming Parade Chair for the 2017 year. He has been working since last year to organize this year’s Homecoming Parade along with the members of the Greeks Homecoming Committee.

The Daily Illini: parade start?

When does the

Jack Hamman:

The parade starts on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.

DI: What can we expect from the parade?

JH: You can expect a bigger parade than

last year — we have more entries. We have Homecoming Court again and a couple exciting new developments.

Clydesdales are going to be our last entry, so it’ll be really cool to see giant horses at the end of the parade, all three ROTC departments, color guard, a lot of nice Corvettes.

DI: How is the grand marshal chosen?

JH: This year, we reached out to the ath-

letic department to get ideas of who to invite back. It’s different each year; sometimes we go for academics and sometimes we go for athletics. He’s actually finishing up his degree here, and last semester he actually studied abroad in Costa Rica. It’s going to be really exciting.

DI: What does the parade contribute to Homecoming Weekend?

JH: It’s a fun community event and gets

everyone involved and included. There are a lot of RSOs that are in the parade, and anyone is welcome to sign up to walk.

There are also a lot of fun events, like the Student Alumni Ambassadors are doing a tailgate for the parade, and they’ll be doing fun things like face painting. So it’s mostly just a fun community event that everyone enjoys.

DI:

What is the most memorable thing about Homecoming Parade?

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Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson participates in the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 23, 2015. This year’s parade will feature Clydesdale horses as the end of the event. on campus. The Marching Illini is definitely something to watch for this year. They’re combining with the Alumni Band, so it will definitely be really cool to watch.

DI: Who is the grand marshal?

JH: Definitely some of the floats that the students come up with. I know the Trian- DI: What do you think the experience of JH: The grand marshal this year is Bran- gle Fraternity always comes up with some- watching the parade this year will be like? don Lloyd. He’s a former U of I football player.

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JH: The culmination of the event that I have been preparing for, for so long, it’ll definitely be more rewarding this year to watch.

I’m excited to see how it comes together.

I think we have a good lineup with all the people that are registered, and I can’t wait to see how it turns out. ysyoun2@dailyillini.com

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2017 Homecoming

Every year, 20 seniors are selected to be on the Homecoming Court. Seniors submit an application, and are evaluated and interviewed by faculty and staff at the University. The students who are chosen are incredibly talented and involved in their respective fields. Each student was asked for a brief bio and their favorite part of the past three years at the University.

Ibrahim Abubakar

as a Fred H. Turner fellow and as a student worker in the Child Development Lab. I also study communicative differences in the Child Language and Literacy Laboratory in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: English; minor in Secondary Education

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my last three years on campus have been the opportunities to grow, not only through my studies or extracurricular involvements, but also through learning about the incredible things my peers are passionate about. Illinois is full of diversity in students' backgrounds, identities, and interests which fosters collaborative learning and growth outside of the classroom that I have truly valued.

Campus Involvement: My biggest time commitment in a club is through LAS Leaders, but apart from that I both tutor and observe at Urbana High School.

Favorite part of the last three years: My best part of the last three years on campus was definitely freshman year Homecoming!

I had never understood school spirit until I experienced Homecoming at UIUC for the first time.

Francesca Fridman

All of the orange and blue and seeing all of the students, and even alumni who came back because of how much they love the school, was an amazing experience that I could never forget.

Hometown: Glenview, Illinois Major: Communication; minor in Public Relations COURTESY OF DENISE POINDEXTER

Jake Akstins

2017 Homecoming Court. These students are viewed as role models and representatives for the student body.

Hometown: Monee, Illinois

leader. It showed me that I can be a president of an organization and allowed me to grow as a person because of it. I was able to accomplish things I didn't think I could do previously. Zeta has made me a better friend, sister, listener and overall leader.

Maria Climaco

Briana Banks

Campus Involvement: Philippine Student Association: Filipino Americans Coming Together co-coordinator, ACE-IT facilitator, research assistant at the Infant Cognition Lab, FIMRC: Medical Missions Trip in La Merced, Peru.

Major: Actuarial Science Campus Involvement: Multicultural advocate (third year in Nugent Hall) for University Housing and Social Justice and Leadership Education, Actuarial Science Club (president), Beckwith Residential Services Disability Awareness Program Planning Committee, undergraduate assistant (FIN 230), previous LAS 101 intern, previous NASPA undergraduate fellow.

Favorite part of the last three years: Connecting with my mentors, Kim Otchere and Tekita Bankhead, and collaborating with them to plan large-scale campus initiatives.

Lorianna Anderson Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: Social Work Campus Involvement: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (president), Illinois Student Government (senator), 100 Strong mentoring program (mentor), Illinois Promise.

Favorite part of the last three years: Honestly, my best part was joining my sorority. It was the thing on campus that showed me I can be a

Hometown: Olympia Fields, Illinois Major: Integrative Biology; minor in Chemistry Campus Involvement: President of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a research assistant at Carle Woese Institute of Genomic Biology, an LAS 101 intern, academic initiative chair for Minorities in Pre-Medicine, and group leader for 100 STRONG retention program.

Favorite part of the last three years: Through being a leader in my organizations, we have galvanized thoughtful discussions and programs regarding mental health, educational development and international awareness, lessened cross-cultural barriers and vocalized concerns of the minority communities to administration.

This University has taught me how to stand up for what I believe in, take advantage of all presented opportunities and step out of my comfort zone.

Hometown: Arcola, Illinois Major: Community Health; minor in Chemistry

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of the last three years on campus were learning about my own Filipino culture as well as other ethnicities. Coming from a small hometown where I was the only Filipino in my high school, the University of Illinois provided a plethora of opportunities when I arrived. With the diversity on this campus, I have become more openminded and have been able to appreciate a variety perspectives.

Lauren De Vries Hometown: Western Springs, Illinois Major: Speech and Hearing Science Campus Involvement: Extracurricularly, I have been involved with the Student Alumni Ambassadors and Phi Sigma Sigma. I work in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Campus Involvement: I am involved with IlliniThon Dance Marathon, my sorority Delta Zeta, Panhellenic Council and Recruitment Board, and I work for the Department of Communication and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research. I am a communication leader, James Scholar, and a member of Order of Omega. I also volunteer at the Champaign County Humane Society.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my last three years on campus was the Quad! I know that's so general, but sitting on the Quad on a nice day, just people (and dog) watching, is my absolute favorite thing to do.

Spencer Haydary Hometown: Loves Park, Illinois Major: Psychology, Communication Campus Involvement: I serve as the chief of staff on Illinois Student Government, as well as a member of the traveling team for Model United Nations. I also work as an administrative intern at the Illini Union.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my last three years on campus is when my good friends Raneem Shamseldin and Joey Domanski were elected as the president and vice president of the student body. What made this so special is that it gave us the opportunity to all work together in order to address the greatest needs of the student body, and push for reforms to diversity and inclusion, campus safety and improving the campus climate overall.

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Court seniors Robert Klein

Xavier Morgan

Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Major: Agricultural Leadership Education

Major: Agricultural Communications; minor in Food and Environmental Systems

Campus Involvement: The Illinois Leadership Center; undergraduate research Favorite part of the last three years: The opportunities to become self-sustainable and the community I've built.

Grace Merrett Hometown: Macomb, Illinois (which is next to Ma-brush, ha!)

Major: Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management Campus Involvement: My involvement ranges from advocating for improved student experience with Student Fee, Tuition Policy, and Campus Recreation Advisory Committees and Student Alumni Ambassadors, supporting the Greek community with Greeks Support Homecoming, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Order of Omega, and developing myself professionally through various employment positions within Campus Recreation (having served as Director’s Intern and Zamboni Driver, among other positions).

Favorite part of the last three years: I am so thankful to have grown so close to such a diverse array of people over the past three years. They, all in their own unique ways, have helped me grow as a student, leader, socialite, professional and friend. Every day they remind me of how amazing life is and encourage me to become the best version of myself.

Monica Milkint

Campus Involvement: Illinois Student Government, senator, College of ACES, Senate of the Urbana-Champaign campus, treasurer and cofounder, UNIFY Food Security Initiative, board member, Student Organization Resource Fee Board (SORF), internal vice president, ACES Executive Council, National Student Advisory team member, Agriculture Future of America.

Ana Rodas

ary Agriculture Students.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of the past three years on campus has definitely been finding “my people.” I am so thankful to be in a program where I am more than just a name and a face. I am actively involved within my major, College of ACES and University of Illinois, and have had the opportunity to do some really cool things with my teachers and fellow students and friends.

Fredeurika Toussaint

Major: Graphic Design; minor in Art History

Hometown: Tinley Park, Illinois

Favorite part of the last three years: Being able to serve the students and the University that has given so much to me. Also, being able to network with University administration and student leaders.

Campus Involvement: Catholic Illini, University Housing, La Casa Cultural Latina, ambassador for FAA and Art + Design, I-CAUSE, Latino/Latina Studies Department.

Major: Community Health, Psychology

Benjamin Nagelhout

Favorite part of the last three years: My college story has united me with professionals, artists, activists, grads, spiritual directors and administrators, but most importantly with myself. Through my involvement in the organizations and departments that were mentioned above, I’ve come to find my true self that is comfortable in the world and can see it’s purpose.

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois Major: Accountancy, Business Campus Involvement: NROTC, Student Alumni Ambassadors, College of Business Peer Advising, Krannert Center Student Association.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my last three years was continuing to find new and exciting opportunities to take part in on campus; from conducting research at the Illinois Marathon to studying the Cuban Missile crisis in the capital city of Havana, Illinois has never ceased to amaze me in what the school offers its students, you just have to look for it.

Ciera Phillips Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: History; minor in Secondary Education

Major: English, Disability Studies

Campus Involvement: I am a member of the Minority Association of Future Educators (former vice president), Chez Scholar, and a member of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Favorite part of the last three years: All the people I have met and the family I have created on campus; Everyone has made my experience meaningful and special. My Illinois experience wouldn't have been the same without each of them making their mark on my life and our time on campus.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and was granted an everlasting sisterhood and network with some of the most talented women on campus and nationally. My experiences have exposed me to a wide range of diversity and given me an abundance of leadership skills. What I enjoyed most are the many communities I’ve gotten to be a part of throughout my four years of undergrad that have transformed me into the leader I am today.

Hometown: Volo, Illinois

Hometown: Hinsdale, Illinois

Campus Involvement: I am currently the President of the Student Alumni Ambassadors. I have held leadership roles in the Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity, Atius-Sachem Leadership Honorary and the Student Advocacy Coalition as well.

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Favorite part of the last three years: What I enjoy most about my campus experience are all the families I formed through the many opportunities the University has granted me. My time as the vice president of the Minority Association of Future Educators not only allowed me to connect with others who value education as much as me, but also gave me the chance to engage with the Urbana community and tutor children.

I became a member of the Alpha Nu Chapter of

I’ve learned many lessons facing obstacles in life, but each one has helped expand my mind and paved my way to my future. I know there will continue to be many more opportunities in the future to improve and educate myself more, so I know that UIUC is just the beginning of my story.

Stephanie Santo Hometown: Orland Park, Illinois Major: Psychology, Communication Campus Involvement: NAMI on Campus, Delta Xi Phi, Communication Leaders, Undergraduate Psych Association/Psi Chi, Penny Dreadful Players.

Favorite part of the last three years: The many opportunities that I have had access to on campus!

Kaity Spangler Hometown: Avon, Illinois Major: Agricultural Leadership and Science Education Campus Involvement: Explore ACES Steering Committee, Agricultural Education Club, Alph Tau Alpha, 4-H House Cooperative Sorority, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate FFA, Post-Second-

Campus Involvement: On campus, I am currently a resident advisor in University Housing and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I am also a manager at the SDRP and currently interning with a hospital in town.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my past three years on campus is the abundant memories and networks I've made here! I've met so many people who have changed my life and I hope that I have had an ounce of an impact on them as they have me. I also love the abundance of opportunities presented to me here as well. It has made me a better friend, ally, advocate and sister.

Aleia Tripp Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Major: Community Health Campus Involvement: I am involved in Pre-Dental club; I am the vice president. I am the mentor program director for the Mannie L. Jackson Illinois Academic Enrichment and Leadership Program. I am also a member of the Provost's Student Undergraduate Advisory Board.

Favorite part of the last three years: The best part of my last three years on campus has been receiving the Mentor of the Year award through I-LEAP. It meant a lot to me because I developed the mentor program within the organization and it was rewarding to see my mentees growth from the day they stepped foot on campus. You had to be nominated by your mentee and then April, the program director, made the decision on who to give the award to. It was a very rewarding moment in my college career!

Editor's note: Jillian Kaehler is on Homecoming Court but did not respond when reached out to.

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The best places to find spirit wear on campus When you walk into one of the store’s locations, the walls scream orange. A little pricier than the Illini Union bookstore, t-shirts are $20 to $30, sweatshirts are $30 to 70, pants are $40 to $50 and hats are $10 to $30.

BY MELISSA NEIMEIC

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ith Homecoming comes more orange clothing than a spill in a Sunkist factory. Hats, shirts, overalls — whatever you can do to express that Illini spirit. You’re giving shirts to your grandma, your mom, your dad, that guy who isn’t your grandpa but still wants an Illini grandpa hat.

Whether you are someone who cringes at the thought of school spirit, or the one who bathes in it, no Homecoming experience is complete without at least one piece of bright orange spirit wear. Here are a couple places to find just that.

Te Shurt

As the name suggests, Te Shurt does not sell all the knick knacks that students either hate or love. They sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, and quarter zips.

What sets this little shop apart from the others is the fact that you can order custom shirts. This makes it a hot spot for Greek life spirit wear, and the store’s website caters to the different organizations, making the process easy. (Non-custom) t-shirts are around $20, sweatshirts are $30 to $50 and hats are $20 to $25.

Illini Union Bookstore

It’s the place your parents bought you that first orange shirt after you toured, and it’s the place they made you buy them Illini Parent mugs. It’s the tried, the true, the familiar.

You went there your freshman year for books (because that’s back when you actually bought books for classes) and probably walked out with a thousand little impulse buys you snatched up in that huge line, waiting to check out.

Even though, in my experience, the bookstore is the place with the most complaints about prices, it tends to be on the lower end of the spectrum for this list. Normal t-shirts run from $10 to $20, sweatshirts from $30

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Exterior of The Illini Shop, formerly T.I.S. Bookstore, on Aug. 22, 2016. Students, parents and alumni can get their gameday gear at one of these places for Homecoming. to $60, pants from $20 to $40 and hats from $20 to $30.

Gameday Spirit

Boasting the title “the official fanstore of the Fighting Illini,” Gameday certainly has

some confidence.

Like the Illini Union Bookstore, Gameday offers a variety of spirit items from shirts to hats to golf bags. It also has a few quirkier items, including Illini overalls and bobbleheads.

Formerly known as T.I.S. College Bookstore, the Illini Shop has locations in Marketplace Mall and on Sixth Street, south of Green.

The shop used to sell textbooks but rebranded in 2016 and now only carries apparel. T-shirts are $10 to $20, sweatshirts are $20 to $70, pants are $20 to $40 and hats are $20 to $30.

Melissa is a sophomore in LAS. mn3@dailyillini.com

How to entertain your family during Homecoming Weekend

BY MOLLY ZUPAN

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER

omecoming is one of the biggest events of the school year. Throughout the week of the annual Homecoming celebration, campus is packed with excitement, school spirit and events.

Homecoming is a big attraction for family or friends to visit, but don’t worry, there are plenty of things to keep them busy. Below are a few places and events to consider taking your loved ones for food and drinks, sights and sounds and for a hint of our campus tradition during Homecoming week.

Homecoming events

On Friday, the Homecoming Parade will be held at 6 p.m. on a parade route around campus. For the classic Homecoming experience, take your loved ones to the football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

The Illini will take on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Later that day, the women’s volleyball team will be going up against Penn State at 7 p.m. in Huff Hall. Remind your visitors to bring their Illinois gear. Don’t forget to buy tickets ahead of time; they go fast.

Outdoor fun

If the weather allows it, bring your family and friends to the arboretum, Japan House or Idea Garden. Located at the southeastern part of campus, on the corner of Lincoln and Florida avenues, this area is full of life, growth and natural beauty. It is a great place to take a walk, enjoy the outdoors and escape the craziness of Homecoming.

Within the southwestern part of Champaign, a local apple orchard and pumpkin patch provides fall festivities. Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch is a familyowned apple orchard that has been an attraction for local families for decades. It’s a great place for family fun and fall seasonal produce such as apples, honey and squash. Be sure to end the trip with the orchard’s famous apple donuts and cider.

Local food and drink

Ditch dorm food and apartment cooking and head to Green Street or downtown Champaign for something yummy and affordable.

Some popular locations include: Black Dog Smoke & Ale House, Legend’s Bar & Grill, Ko Fusion, Joe’s Brewery, Seven Saints, Kohinoor, Farren’s Pub and Eatery,

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The Miles C. Hartley Selections Garden on Oct. 13. The garden is a gift from family and friends of alumnus and former UI faculty member Miles C. Hartley. It is part of the Arboretum on the south side of campus. Take your family to visit this weekend and enjoy Illinois’ natural beauty.

Murphy’s Pub and Wedge Bar.

Campus attractions

Become a tour guide for the weekend and show off the campus. Bring your family or friends to the places you love, such as your favorite cafe or study spot. Give them a taste of student life at the University.

Phone calls, texts and pictures don’t do this campus justice. Homecoming Weekend is a great time to show your loved ones what you’re up to and showcase your reason for choosing Illinois.

Molly is a sophomore in FAA. mollyz2@dailyillini.com

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Block I makes big plans for game, parade

BY MERAL AYCICEK

ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Block I, the football branch of Illini Pride — the largest student organization on campus — is the best way to experience football at Illinois. Membership comes with premium seating and tailgating opportunities, as well as a huge group of spirited Illini.

Allie Hartlein, junior in LAS, is the communication chair for Block I. She shared her experience in Block I and her expectations for the upcoming Homecoming Weekend.

Daily Illini: How did you get involved with Block I? What drew you to it?

DI: Is Block I planning anything special for Homecoming Weekend?

AH: We have a tailgate, as we do every

week. It’ll start three hours before the game, so I believe that’s at 8 a.m. for Homecoming. We are inviting alums who are former Blockheads and Block I chairs to our tailgate, so that’ll be fun to have some of our most dedicated Block I alumni there.

We will be in the Homecoming Parade with the Marching Illini, and of course we will have a very fun Homecoming and football-themed (card) stunt show, as we do every halftime.

Allie Hartlein: I got involved with DI: What is your favorite part of HomeBlock I my freshman year and I really enjoyed going to the games. I decided to be more involved my sophomore year and I became a Blockhead, one of the people that wears the white jerseys. Then I wanted to make a difference in Block I’s attendance and help make us more visible around campus, so I became the communications chair.

Now I run all of our social media and send out the weekly newsletters to Block I members.

coming Weekend?

AH: My favorite part of Homecoming

Weekend is seeing everyone really dedicated to their school spirit, everyone in orange throughout the entire weekend, and a lot of the alumni that come back. That’s really awesome, really expressing their love for the Illini.

DI: Do you have any tips for people celebrating Homecoming?

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Students in Block I hold up the Illini shield flag during the game against North Carolina at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. Allie Hartlein, Block I communication chair, said students will perform an alumni-designed card stunt at the Homecoming football game on Saturday.

AH: Yes, get to the tailgating lot early (and) bring friends. If you’re an Illini Pride member, come to the Block I tailgate and get your free food. If you’re not an Illini Pride member, bring friends and enjoy some time in Grange Grove before the game.

Get to the game before it starts. Get good

seats in Block I. Make sure to sit in the middle two sections so that you’ll get to be part of our Homecoming stunt show. We’re featuring a card stunt by an alum, and that’s part of a competition that’s going on right now. Cheer loud and have fun! aycicek2@dailyillini.com

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Dos and don’ts of Homecoming Week 2017

BY KAOLIN SEWELL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On the week of Oct. 22 to 28, both alumni and current students will come together to celebrate the 2017 Homecoming Week. This week is full of events for Illini fans all over the country and is often the time for families to visit students on campus to enjoy a weekend filled with activities.

Do stay up-to-date on all of the Homecoming Week activities.

Whether it’s your first Homecoming or your fourth, there are very special events happening around campus. Homecoming isn’t just about football. There are plenty of activities to keep yourself entertained.

Don’t forget to check out the 2017 Homecoming Court.

Each year seniors apply to be on Homecoming Court by submitting an application and going through an interviewing process.

Twenty seniors are then chosen to be on the court based off of “academic achievements, campus leadership and community involvement.” Be sure to look at each of the students’ bios to see if you recognize any names. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be on Homecoming Court too.

Do grab free lunch on the Quad.

Grab some friends, a picnic blanket and some of your favorite foods for a meal on the Quad. No time to meal prep? Simply head over to the Union at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where the Illini Union Board will offer free lunch for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t forget to dress for Illinois Spirit Day. Wednesday is Illinois Spirit Day. On this day, students dress up in as much orange and blue as they can to show their school spirit. If you’re looking for more Illini clothing, be sure to check out the Illini Union Bookstore, Gameday Spirit, Te Shirt or The Illini Shop.

Do head over to Anniversary Plaza for the Homecoming Comedy

Exterior of the Illini Union on Oct 3, 2016. The Illini Union hosts several Homecoming activities this year.

Show.

Comedian and actor, Marlon Wayans, will provide comedic entertainment on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. This event takes place at Anniversary Plaza (rain location is Illini Union Rooms ABC) and University students receive free admission with an i-card. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets.

ing Arts. This event takes place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, $7 for seniors and $4 for Illinois students and youth. There will be performances by The Marching Illini, The Illinois Wind Symphony and Illinois Wind Orchestra.

Do attend the stand-up performance by Trevor Don’t forget to attend the Noah. annual Homecoming Pep Host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, will perform at the State Farm Center on Rally.

In true orange and blue spirit, head over to the Main Quad on Friday for performances by the Marching Illini, vocal groups on campus and speeches by notable Illini. There’s sure to be no absence of spark and spirit, getting into the Homecoming mood.

Do attend the Illinois Bands Homecoming Concert.

Take a seat in the Foellinger Great Hall at the Krannert Center for Perform-

Friday at 8 p.m. If you want to get a taste of his stand-up comedy, check out “Afraid of the Dark,” “You Laugh But It’s True” and “African American” on Netflix. Noah is sure to keep you laughing nonstop.

Don’t miss the Illinois vs.

Wisconsin Homecoming game.

This is the main event of the week. The Illini football team will kick off at 11 a.m. in Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Take a seat with friends in Block I as they cheer on the Illini for another victory. This is a perfect

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game to attend to support teams and experience true collegiate football atmosphere.

Do stay for Illini Football halftime.

You don’t want to miss this year’s homecoming halftime show featuring The Marching Illini and the Illinois Alumni Band. Following this joint performance by two ensembles will be a performance of the Three-In-One.

Don’t forget to attend the Marching Illini postgame concert.

Follow the Marching Illini after the game to the Education Building for this postgame tradition. This small performance will showcase a recap of many musical tunes heard during throughout the halftime performance and traditional music. Whether the football team wins or loses, this performance will be sure to leave you in a good mood after the game.

Kaolin is a graduate student in Media. ksewell2@dailyillini.com

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