The Daily Illini: Moms Weekend Guide 2019

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Moms Weekend 2019 schedule

BY CASSIDY BRANDT ASSISTANT GRAPHICS EDITOR

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 15th Annual Festival of Quilts  9-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday  1301 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana, IL  $5, all ages

The festival includes a collection of show quilts that creatively blur the lines between conventional quilt making and fine art. Quilts of all sizes are available to purchase through our quilt auction and quilt boutique.

Krannert Art Museum Council Moms Weekend Art Raffle

 Noon-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Krannert Art Museum Main Level, Lobby  Free, all ages Krannert Art Museum Council invites students and their special guests to our Moms Weekend art raffle at the museum.

Krannert Center Tours

 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts  Free, all ages A tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.

Illinois Softball vs. Minnesota  5 p.m.  Eichelberger Field  Free, all ages

Yee-haw, it’s Country Night at the softball field. Cheer on the Illinois softball team while wearing your best country outfit for a chance to win two tickets to Kenny Chesney at the State Farm Center. Must be wearing country outfit to enter the raffle.

Illinois Baseball vs. Maryland  6 p.m.  Illinois Field  Free, all ages

It’s Country Night at the baseball field, so let’s see your best cowboy boots. Be entered to win two free Kenny Chesney tickets. Must be in country attire to enter the drawing.

Moms Weekend 2019 Kickoff  6-8 p.m.  Illini Union Rec Room  Free, all ages

Start off Moms Weekend 2019 with free

bowling and billiards at the Illini Union Rec Room.

Kenny Chesney Concert

 7 p.m.  State Farm Center  Prices vary, all ages Come out for Kenny Chesney’s Songs for the Saints Tour featuring David Lee Murphy and Caroline Jones.

Moms Weekend Malignant Comedy Festival

 8-11 p.m. Friday and 9-11 p.m. Saturday  Illini Union Courtyard Cafe  Free, all ages Looking for a laugh? Head out to this comedy festival. Hosted by improv groups Spicy Clamato and DeBono they’ll be sure to make you laugh!

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Market in the Square

 8 a.m.-noon  Licoln Sqaure Mall  Free, all ages Urbana’s six month winter and spring farmers market.

Guests are encouraged to visit Japan House anytime from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to see the facility, walk the gardens or to watch or participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

The Illinois Rip Chords Spring Show

“Footloose the Musical”

Come watch some awesome a capella at the Illinois Rip Chords Spring Show.

 1 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday  Lincoln Hall Theater  $10 student / $12 general admission Come watch an awesome performance of “Footloose” by the Illini Student Musicals.

Illinois Softball vs. Minnesota  1 p.m.  Eichelberger Field  Free, all ages

Calling all Illini Moms, today is your day at the softball field. Come out and cheer on Illinois vs. Minnesota, and receive a free Illinois softball mug to the first 150 moms. Also, we are giving away trading cards to the first 100 fans and having post-game autographs with some of the players.

UI Women’s Glee Club Moms Day Concert

 7 p.m.  Gregory Hall Room 112  $5 for students, $7 for public

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Seventh Annual Illini Veterans Memorial 5K Run/Walk  10 a.m.  Foellinger Auditorium  $20 to $30, all ages

This 5K allows us to honor those who have given their lives for our country while raising awareness and support for a cause serving veterans.

Illinois Softball vs. Minnesota  Noon  Eichelberger Field  Free, all ages

 2 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts  Standard tickets $10, senior tickets $7, student/UI student and Youth tickets $5, All ages

Cheer on the Illini softball team in taking on Minnesota. The special promotion for this game is Kids Day.

 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Stock Pavilion  Free, all ages

Want to check out some great singers? Head out to hear more than 60 combined voices.

 12:30-5 p.m.  Spurlock Museum  Free, all ages

Get into the swing of spring with beautiful fresh cut bouquets, unique seeds, tropical native plants. Tons of cool crafts and activities will also be taking place, including terrariums, paint-a-pot and mini herb gardens.

 3 p.m.  Illinois Field  Free, all ages

This free event is an afternoon full of performances featuring arts from cultures around the world.

Today is Little Leauge Day! Wear your uniform and get the chance to stand on the field during the National Anthem.

 1 p.m.  Illinois Field  Free, all ages

64th Annual Moms Weekend Flower Show

Moms Weekend Craft Fair  10 a.m.-5p.m.  Illini Union  Free, all ages

Browse the booths of dozens of different craft vendors, and make sure to stop by the Moms Association table.

Japan House Spring Open House and Tea Ceremonies  11 a.m.-5 p.m.  Japan House  Free to attend open house, $8 for tea ceremony

Illinois Baseball vs. Maryland

UI Black Chorus Moms Day Concert

 7:30 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts  $10, all ages This concert will feature spirituals, gospel anthems, jazz works and R&B songs.

Spurlock Museum’s Annual WorldFest Event

Illinois Baseball vs. Maryland

Today is Kids Day. Kids can receive a free baseball card set and can also run the bases, get autographs from the players and play in a bounce house.

Canadian Brass

 3 p.m.  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts  Prices vary, all ages Looking for a unique performance to end your Moms Weekend on a high note? Then make sure to attend this concert featuring five amazing talents.

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Explore meanings behind flowers at annual show

BY SERINA TALUJA STAFF WRITER

The Moms Weekend Flower Show is celebrating its 64th year as a signature Moms Weekend event. If you have not checked it out in previous years, be sure to get to the Stock Pavilion on Saturday, April 6 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The show can give you the opportunity to see all the hard work the University’s Horticulture Club puts into this event.

Whether you decide to go to the flower show to check out the displays, entertain your mom or to find a bouquet for a special someone, it can be helpful to go with a little background about what you will be looking at.

If you are interested in giving a plant or flower arrangement as a gift, or if you just want to show off some cool flower knowledge to your mom, here are some examples of flowers you will see at

the show this year, as well as their meanings.

Carnations

Carnations have a long history of different meanings, with variation among the tons of different colors to chose from. The classic light pink variety were said to have bloomed on the earth for the first time from the Virgin Mary’s tears. While this may not have any serious historical backing, the lore surrounding the flower is what made pink carnations a Mother’s Day staple. This led to pink carnations being synonymous as the ultimate symbol of a mother’s undying love for her children.

Some other interesting meanings for carnations include the deep red color, symbolizing a serious affection towards someone or something, and a light red as a symbol of admiration.

Roses

ily in the last century. They are known for their vibrant pink and white petals. They are even more well known for their room-filling, distinct scent. Often, you’ll be able to smell these flowers before you can even see them!

Stargazer lilies are very dramatic and bold, both in the scent and visual senses. This causes them to be known as a wonderful symbol of youth and vitality. The whiter varieties of lilies tend to symbolize purity as well, and the ones that feature a stronger pink are often used to portray wealth or prosperity.

Everyone knows roses are the ultimate flower of romance. Red roses are typical Valentine’s and Mother’s Day gifts, and their reputation for love often precedes them. However, there are lots of other colors of roses with different interpretations that come with them as well!

For instance, yellow roses are a symbol of strong friendship rather than of a romantic love. Pink roses are meant to portray gratitude, so they often accompany things such as thank you notes. White roses are seen at graduations and baptisms since they are known to symbolize purity.

Finally, lavender roses actuTulips have been described ally have a specific meaning: as a “comfort flower” because “love at first sight.” while they come in a variety of colors and variegated patterns. They have a consistent Stargazer lilies are very shape that is pleasing to the unique hybrids and only eye. The aesthetic pleasure recently joined the lily fam- that comes from the shape

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of these pretty spring perennials has earned them their second meaning: “perfect love.”

This perfect love association stems from the near-perfect symmetry in the blooms of these flowers. While the red tulips are most associated with love, the other

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colors carry other love-like meanings, such as yellow being used to portray hopeful thoughts and cheeriness, while purple ones are used to symbolize importance and royalty.

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Create your mom’s perfect Moms Weekend

BY ARISTIDES THEODOROPOULOS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Hi there! Is your mom coming into town for the party? What party you ask? The event that celebrates all things mom; the celebration of the year that is dedicated to the givers of life.

Have you still not thought about what events you and your mom are going to be partaking in? Even if other family members are joining in on the fun, keep in mind this weekend is Moms Weekend. Moms do not always get to feel like plans revolve around them, so let’s make her the forefront of our conversation. What conversation you ask? You ask a lot of questions!

I’m glad you did because I am going to help you initiate that thought-provoking mind of yours to determine what your mother is like, and how you can decide what to do based on that information. Did somebody say profoundly helpful? That’s right (but I already knew that).

Here is a question to kick-start that inner discussion in your head: What kinds of interests does my mom have?

Creative Moms

• Is she more of an creative mother that enjoys crafting or making art? Perhaps she enjoys observing exhibits or watching a performance of some sort?

• I think we all know what a mother with this personality type would like ... Krannert Art Museum! Take her to the phenomenal art exhibits we have going on in town! They even have some tours for all those special ladies making their way to C-U this weekend!

• Boneyard Arts Festival? Yes, please! Here you’ll find locals’ art all in one place.

• The 15th annual festival of quilts? Calling all artsy moms!

• Moms Weekend craft fair? This is a paradise for all the creative moms!

Intellectual Moms • Is your mom more of the intellectual type, the one who enjoys conversations about science and literature? Perhaps she enjoys all things life and what it means to be human? We have events on deck for you, too. Don’t you worry all you intellectual moms!

• LabEscape? Escape to a lab? Heck yeah!

Show your mom the kind of science we do here at the University!

• Plant Biology Greenhouse open house?

Any mom would enjoy this place, especially one interested in science. I’ve been, and it’s incredibly gorgeous.

• The 14th Annual C-U Edible Book Festival? Yummy in my tummy. Imagine if you could read a book by eating it.

Of course, these are all generalizations.

However surface level these personality types are, I’m sure this scaffold will aid you in your quest in creating the perfect weekend plan for you and your mother.

I missed you, mom

Social Moms

• Is she more of a sociable mother who wants to get to know everybody? Is she the type of mother who wants to meet all your friends so she can nag you about the ones she doesn’t approve of? (If so, maybe keep her away from your friends.) Does she enjoy the occasional bar outing with her gals?

• Green Street is an obvious choice.

• If your mom prefers fancier joints, perhaps downtown Champaign would be a smarter idea.

• How about a planned party so she can meet all of your besties? (Caution advised!)

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Moms in media are superstars, superheroes

BY SONAL SINGH STAFF WRITER

Moms and mother figures play a big role in shaping who we are as people. Some of our fondest memories tend to be with our mothers. Below are some notable moms from popular media.

Molly Weasley in “Harry Potter” Molly Weasley may seem like she has a short temper, but do you really blame her for always being in a hurry? Especially when she is dealing with her seven teenage wizard children.

She worked hard to provide for all of them and made sure they had everything they needed to succeed.

She would also do anything to protect them, as shown by how quick she was to pursue Bellatrix after she attacked her daughter, Ginny. Mrs. Weasley was also a great mother figure to Harry and Hermione, showing she is a strong maternal figure to others.

Helen Parr (Elastigirl) in “The Incredibles” Elastigirl is not like most moms to begin with. Her superpowers combined with her strong personality meant she was a strong role model for her children. Despite being a crime-fighting superhero, she was like most moms who know exactly where to find your stuff.

One such incident occurs in the beginning of the second movie when she’s chasing a train on her super-bike, but then receives a call from her son Dash asking where his shoes were.She responded saying to look under the bed, all while still driving.

Aunt May in “Spider-man: Homecoming” Aunt May was portrayed as a fun person who was not trying to replace Peter’s parents. She acted more like an aunt and a close confidant.

She was always there to support him through things like his

internship and his date with mother to Xiomara and a great Liz. She does all this and gives role model to her granddaughhim great advice! ter Jane. She is one person who is a constant presence through Kate McCallister in “Home Jane’s life and gives her advice Alone” to help with the many, many It may be unusual to see twists and turns of her life.

Kate McCallister on a list of best mothers because she Elizabeth McCord in “Madam forgot her 10-year-old son at Secretary” home while she went on vacaWhen she’s not busy pretion. Despite that, she dis- venting World War III using played an immense amount of her diplomatic powers, she has worry and passion while try- her hands full with her three ing to make sure her son Kevin children — Stevie, Allison and was okay. She called the local Jason. Despite not being able police to go check on him at to spend a lot of time with them their house, and she even tried due to work commitments, she offering a large sum of money tries her best to be there for and all her jewelry to get on a the important moments. One plane back home. In the end, example is when she tuned in she sat through an extremely to be there to witness Allison’s long and uncomfortable van college acceptances, even ride all the way from Scranton though she was in the middle to Chicago, just to make sure of negotiating an illegal deal. her son was alright.

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This otter be good: Moms versus otters

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fighter. While this isn’t always the case, I pick for Exhibit A: the common house cat. I don’t know about you, but a game of cat and mouse is usually only any fun for the cat. Watching Tom get beaten around by Jerry might be good for a giggle, but in real life these size differences can really rig the odds.

Sea otters usually weigh between 31 and 99 pounds, penciling in our average at around 65 pounds and approximately four feet in length.

Compare that to the average middle-aged American woman, who weighs in at 170 pounds and a sneeze above 5 feet in height; our otter doesn’t have a prayer!

Don’t give up just yet. Yes, humans are pretty good tool users, but we should not lose faith in our intrepid otter. Sea otters are well-known for their use of rocks to smash open the shells of mollusks. This still places them as one of the few other tool-using mammals. It could leverage this tool usage to win the day! Maybe … uh … the otter could pull out a gun? The average sea otter has a gun, right? This seems plausible.

Maybe I’m grasping at straws, but there is at least one thing that cements an edge in the otter’s favor: the cuteness advantage. Otters are impossibly adorable, which will surely play a deciding factor in how willing the mother is to make use of her size advantage. There’s a cultural aspect, too; most Americans are raised to frown on people who abuse a huge power imbalance. Think about how you would react if you saw someone beating an adorable otter to death. These social norms might keep the mother from unleashing her full strength. I mean, I’m not saying it’s likely, but it is definitely probable the otter wins this one. Well, it is possible. Maybe. It could happen.

Okay, I’ll face the facts. The mother totally wins here. Congratulations to all the motherfans who were holding their breaths. To all the people who were hoping for the Alma Otter to win, I have this much to say in consolation: You will get used to the disappointment.

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Recently there has been a certain hotly-debated question on campus, specifically regarding the disposition of the “Alma Otter” as the symbol of the University. Unfortunately, all students on campus (including, I’m certain, those who shamefully cast their votes against the wouldbe mascot) were saddened to learn this famed character was cast down into darkness by the collective will of the student body.

But as one question is answered, another shall arise, and here, now, I will put this new query to rest. In the spirit of this Moms Weekend, I now pose, as well as answer, the following question.

In a fight, who walks away: the Alma Otter or your mother?

Let’s set up some ground rules here. First, we’re going to be assuming averages for the sake of fairness. I’m sure somebody out there has a mother who is a professional boxer or was a Marine or possesses the reincarnated spirit of Steve Irwin. Whatever. There are also some mothers who make potatoes look self-motivated.

Here’s our ground rule: we are going to assume the average otter is fighting the average mother.

The average age of a new mother is 26 years old. If we’re talking about the mothers of college students, then we can add 18-24 — the average age for four-year undergrad students — to that number, to get a rosy average age of 47 years old. We can conclude our theoretical mom is middle-aged.

What about our otter? Otters live to up to 16 years and they’re considered mature adults a few years after they’re born: two years for females and three for males. We can assume the Alma Otter is the same gender as the Alma Mater for which she is named, so that puts the average age of the Alma Otter at around 6 years old.

The mother definitely has the upper hand if we’re talking about life experience. Your mother knows how to do her taxes and navigate traffic; one shudders to think at how badly outclassed the Alma Otter is in this field.

What’s more is the size disadvantage. There is an adage in fighting that goes something like this: A good, big fighter will beat a good small

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The Daily Illini runs through two generations

BY AVA TRAVERSO SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

With spring in full gear, it is more crucial than ever to take the time to give back to the ones who helped us bloom into the people we are today: our moms. For being our biggest supporters, advocates, friends and confidants, our moms deserve this weekend and so much more for all they do for us.

A fact commonly known about me is I am a double legacy with The Daily Illini. Because of this, my time at the paper has really helped me grow closer to my mom. Back in the late ’80s when my mom was a student at the University, she served as a production assistant. This also happened to be where she met my dad, who was serving as sports editor at the time.

Through both meeting my dad and the memories she made, she holds a ton of love for what The Daily Illini means to her. I cannot explain how fortunate I am that she passed that love on to me. Her push for me to join The Daily Illini truly has changed my life for the better, and I am so thankful she encouraged me to join. These experiences have also helped me realize how much my mom’s encouragement over the years has helped me better myself.

My mom always encouraged me to try everything: Girl Scouts, sports, school clubs and everything under the sun. I remember a bizarre season playing softball when I was 9, with my mom taking me to every practice and game. Even if something wasn’t the right fit for me, my mom kept supporting me throughout all my phases, from soccer to basketball.

I eventually stumbled upon cross country, and she was at every single race through my four years.

Throughout my experience of being at the University and with the paper, my mom has been an anchor in my life. She is simultaneously my #1 fan as well as my critic, but somehow it still works. She holds me accountable for things I know I need to be better at, and she is constantly pushing me to be the best version of myself.

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Ava Traverso and her mother visit the American Girl Doll store in downtown Chicago in 2002. This is among one of the earliest memories she has with her mother.

She reads every story I publish, and she and my dad were the first people I called when I made editor this spring. She has always pushed me to challenge myself yet is always there to remind me to take it easy when I overwork. Most importantly, she has encouraged me to keep listening and learning so I can be great in every aspect of my life, not just in the paper. I think she sees part of herself in me because of the similar paths we have taken.

Knowing I have her support, as well as my dad’s, behind me makes me want to make

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Etymology of ‘mother’ is complicated

BY YOAV MARGALIT STAFF WRITER

Where does the word “mother” come from?

What does it mean? If, for some reason, you find yourself asking these questions, read on (and, as an aside, you might need to seek some professional help). For the wannabe linguistics geeks in the audience, this one is for you.

Let’s a-fix ourselves to be a-learnin’ some etymology.

Before I get going, I’m sure there’s more than one curious soul in the audience wondering: “What the heck is etymology?” or perhaps: “Is etymology contagious?” Fear not.

Etymology is just where a word comes from: its origins. As to its contagiousness, I suppose it depends on how interested you are in etymology. If the answer is “very much,” then you’re probably going to get infected.

Sorry to tell you, but etymology is basically the Stone Age equivalent to internet memes unless you count those cave paintings (which you shouldn’t).

Let’s get back to talking about where our word of the hour comes from. “Mother” is the modern-English equivalent of the Old English “modor,” pronounced “moh-dor.” This comes from the Latin word “mater,” pronounced “mah-ter.” I’m sure most of the fine folks reading this could guess as much; does the phrase “Alma Mater” ring any bells? It means “nourishing mother” in good-ole Latin.

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The Latin-originating prefix “matr-“ is sprinkled through the English language. A “matriarchy”? That’s a governing body or system lead by women. Was that one too easy? How about “material”? Or “matter”? These are the building blocks of reality: the “mothers” from which we construct things.

“Wait!” I hear you cry. “Does that mean the stuff we build are linguistic children? Wouldn’t they be our children, not the children of the

origins. This language is generally referred to as the Proto-Indo-European language. (That’s the PIE language, to the laymen. Delicious.)

This is the language that (hypothetically) branched out into the languages that most people speak today. Latin (and therefore a big chunk of English and romance languages like French, Italian and Spanish), Ancient Greek, Sanskrit, Iranian, Albanian, Armenian, Celtic, Baltic and Slavic, among others, can all trace a bunch of their words back to this hypothesized language.

I say “hypothesized” because there are no written documents to document this language’s existence. It had to get reconstructed piece by piece by looking up common factors between these languages (which is known as the “comparative method,” if you want to double-check my writing with a quick Wikipedia search). In this language, the word for “mother” was pronounced “may-ter.” I would give something like the original spelling, except there isn’t any.

So, there you have it: the etymological roots of the word we are all so jazzed about. The next time you are stuck in line getting groceries, you’ll have one more fun fact to pull out of your hat to bore the cashier. Again, you’re welcome.

stuff we are using to build them?” To you, my curious audience, I tell you: Listen here, buster brown. If all this is sounding like it doesn’t make sense, blame the language and not me.

I’m just the messenger. I don’t make these awesome, stupid rules I only report them.

You’re welcome.

But Latin is not the end of where we will go.

There is a language from which even Latin, Yoav is a senior in LAS. the most pretentious of languages, draws its yoavm2@dailyillini.com

You can enjoy a mom-less Moms Weekend

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER

What happens if your mom isn’t coming for Moms Weekend? This isn’t the end of the world. In fact, for you it may be the beginning of a great weekend. There are plenty of other exceptional options available that are just as entertaining as having your mom there!

Just because your mom isn’t going to be here this weekend doesn’t mean there won’t be any moms here. Go out and find yourself a new mom. I’m sure you have friends, and I’m sure some of those friends have moms coming, too. Choose your pick of the litter, and find a brand new mom. This surrogate mom can come around with you and do all of the fun Moms Weekend activities you would have missed out on.

If you don’t want to have an adoptive mom for the weekend, there are other options, too.

One of these options would be catching up on your studies. This weekend, all of your favorite study spots will be student free, and you’ll be able to get some tranquil study time in. Use this time to catch up on all the homework you’ve been procrastinating. A fun study spot

would be the Undergraduate Library, which has a quiet area and big windows letting in natural light to brighten up your day. Maybe a coffee shop is more your speed, and this University is filled with plenty of cute options.

Some possibilities would be Espresso Royale, Caffe Paradiso or Caffe Bene. I personally love Caffe Paradiso, although it’s always packed, but this weekend it will be open, perfect for grabbing a cappuccino and sitting at one of their original, artsy tables. If none of these work for you, the Union has awesome fish tanks and a Starbucks. Nothing is better than that combo.

Let’s say you don’t have any homework to do since you are an exceptionally good student. If that’s the case, this next option is for you: Have a self care weekend. This option includes face masks, painting nails and maybe some meditation. You could also catch up on your favorite TV shows! Another option is to watch some girls movies like “Pretty in Pink,” “Sixteen Candles,” “27 Dresses,” “Mean Girls,” “Bride Wars,” “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” or, my personal favorite, “The Proposal.” All of these are perfect with some

popcorn and glass of wine. Wear a face mask, lotion your legs and take a bubble bath with your favorite show positioned precariously on the edge of the tub. Enjoy a you-centered weekend, and live a life your friends will be jealous of when they come home exhausted from their days out.

Maybe you don’t like any of these options.

If this is the case, go home and see your mom.

Spend the weekend relaxing with your family, and get away from the stress of school.

A weekend getaway could be just what you need. Going home doesn’t mean running out on the fun; it could actually be the start. Who doesn’t love their families, or love to hate (but secretly love) their family? Go home, get out of the school mindset for the weekend and reminisce on your high school days. See the sights of your hometown, and spend the weekend enjoying the perfect spring weather with your mom.

Even if you don’t see your mom, this weekend is what you make it.

Bella is a sophomore in Media. ikeys2@dailyillini.com

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Students share favorite mom memories

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ries. “We would go to the library every week and pick out stacks of books. We would make up stories together and draw them out. “My mom and I would always bake cookies together while my siblings were at school.” “It was always so much fun! We still do every time I go back home for break.”

Jill Patel, freshman in LAS, emphasized how much fun it is to just spend time with her mother.

She said going to the park and playing random games and just spending time together is something she and her mom love to do.

Madison Boyce, freshman in LAS, spoke about how much recurring traditions mean to her and her family.

“A short while after my parents got divorced, my mom, sister and I were trying out new traditions,” Boyce said in reference to her favorite memory. “The one that stuck with us the most is how, every Tuesday, we would order in Chinese food and just sit on the floor together, eating while watching TV.” Most of us have great memories of our moms, whether they were just always there to support us or if we only saw them once in a while. This Moms Weekend is a great time for everyone to reach out to your mom and tell them how grateful you are for everything she has done, and how she has helped you become the person you are today.

For most of us, our moms are our first friends, teachers and role models. To many, they are still all of these things and more. Our youngest memories revolve around them, and some of our fondest moments happened with them. To celebrate Moms Weekend this year, students reflected on some of the best times they have had with their mothers.

Rachna Kavuru, sophomore in LAS, described her mom in one word: selfless. When asked about her favorite memory, she wanted to talk about how much the support from her mom meant and how great it was to always have someone to fall back on.

“My favorite memory would be from back in middle school when my family moved to India,” she said. “I had a hard time getting used to things and fitting in, but my mom stood by my side and helped me adjust to the new lifestyle. She would stay up late to help me study so I could catch up in school (and) she would help me make new friends and would be there when I felt alone.

I realize that while she was helping me adjust, she was also trying to adjust to her new life, too.

That's when I realized how amazing my mom really is.”

Maria Sajan, freshman in Engineering, reminisced about how the small things are what matter to her the most.

Sonal is a freshman in Business.

“My mom is constantly laughing and find- tssingh2@dailyillini.com ing joy in life.” “She taught me how to read,” Sajan said, recalling some of her best memo-

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Appreciate mom this weekend

BY NATALIE STANOWSKI

ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

If you cannot afford to take your mom out for a nice dinner, consider cooking for her. If you live in an apartment or a dorm with a kitchenette, take a quick trip to the grocery store and whip up your mom’s favorite dish. Not only will you save some money by avoiding the restaurant route, but it will give you a chance to impress your mom with your cooking skills.

With only a month left of classes, it is finally time for Moms Weekend. While most of us probably saw our moms over spring break, it is still nice to see them after the stressful midterm season. Our moms have always been there for us. Whether it’s acting as a shoulder to cry on or cheering us on at concerts and competitions, they are always doing their best to support us. To show how grateful you are for all she has done, here a few things you Your mom is likely taking her own car to can do to show your appreciation this Moms campus this weekend, but that does not mean Weekend. she needs to drive you all over town. If you have a car of your own, consider taking her in yours instead. She’ll be sure to appreciate the break after the long car ride to the University.

If you have the time, you could even give her a scenic tour of campus.

While we are all broke college students, spending a bit of your hard-earned cash to treat your mother goes a long way to show your appreciation. Sure, it’s nice to have your No, you do not need to pay for your mom’s parents pay when they visit, but surprising shopping spree, but consider spending part of them by footing the bill will mean the world. the weekend going window shopping. Green

I missed you, mom

Be a chauffeur for a day

Treat your mom to her favorite meal

Go on a shopping spree

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Street may be lacking boutiques, but the Market Place Shopping Center is a quick drive away. Take the opportunity to catch up with your mom, and spend some quality time bonding while you browse.

Surprise her with a “Moms Weekend” back at home

Not all moms will be making the trip down to campus this weekend, but that doesn’t mean you will not be able celebrate with her! If your mom is within driving or bus distance, consider paying her a surprise visit instead. If your mom is too busy or otherwise unable to visit for the occasion, nothing would make her happier than to see you.

Natalie is a sophomore in LAS. nms6@dailyillini.com

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Moms support, guide, influence who we are

BY NATALIE STANOWSKI ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

As the name implies, Moms Weekend is all about celebrating the moms and mother figures in our lives. It is an event the whole campus celebrates. However, the act of taking time to appreciate mothers can be more personally significant than the formal events on campus might imply.

While I’m sure most of us can easily come up with dozens of ways our moms have made a positive impact on our lives, it’s rare to put pen to paper and try to make sense of how our relationships with our mothers have made us who we are today.

Most of my childhood consists of memories of the apartment where my single mom and I lived. The few short years of my life before her divorce are a muddy haze, and the bulk of what I remember is all in that little red brick apartment.

Getting off the bus to see my mom waving at me from our balcony and drinking hot cocoa together as we watched Sunday morning cartoons, these are the happy little moments that have stayed with me over the years.

But it is rarely those warm fuzzy memories that play the biggest part in shaping us. As a first generation immigrant, my mother has always valued the importance of education in my and my siblings’ abilities to choose a good future

for ourselves. I remember elementary school as a never-ending trip to and from the library.

My mom would help me pick out a short stack of books at my reading level, and force me to sit and read them, even when what I really wanted was to play on my Nintendo. She would always check my assignment notebook, making sure I had completed all my homework before goofing off. From this, I learned to value my education and always put my studies first.

Even now, my mom is working hard to keep supporting me through college. Instead of taking the easy way out and just letting me take out loans for all of my expenses, she has worked even harder to alleviate some of the financial burden my degree has entailed. Seeing her juggle two jobs without complaining has in turn motivated me to work harder and make every credit count.

It makes me appreciate the dedication my mom has shown to helping me receive the college education she never had.

Back when I was in high school, I remember her pushing me to get a part-time job as soon as I turned 16. While it wasn’t fun to give up my weekends and summers, the experience ended up teaching me many lessons. Including how to manage my money and how to get along with my coworkers. The independence I gained from working became even more valuable as I began to

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Natalie and her mom, Dorota smile and pose for a photo.

navigate my college experience. If I had not been pushed out of my comfort zone by my mom, I would have floundered my freshman year while trying to adjust.

Looking back on all the memories and experiences I have shared with my mom, it makes it even clearer just how big of a positive impact she has had on my life. So, while you are spending

quality time with your mom this weekend, do not forget to to think back on all the times she has been there for you along the way. Make sure to express your gratitude to her. Thank you for everything, Mama.

Natalie is a sophomore in LAS. nms6@dailyillini.com

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Your mom's favorite drink says a lot

BY BELLA KEYS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If one of your mom’s favorite pastimes is cracking open a cold beer, this means she’s one of the chillest moms around. More than likely, she’s always down for a night of sitting at the bar and relaxing or maybe casually sipping something while eating takeout. Whatever her jam is, it’s definitely one that involves loosening up while simultaneously staying comfortable. This means your mother is low maintenance and perhaps a bit lucky. I mean, no one can get mad at the girl with a beer in her hand. In fact, most would even be impressed. All in all, your mom never lets the small things faze her.

Maybe a glass of wine is more your mom’s style. If this is the case, she’s likely to be an elegant woman. I’ll bet your mother enjoys dressing up in her fanciest clothes and heading out to black tie parties. Or, maybe she loves relaxing on the couch as she watches reality TV. Whatever the case, your mom is a refined woman, brimming over with wisdom and good taste. I would go to her if you ever need help getting ready for a big event or if there’s a boy who broke your heart. The two of you can sip wine out of longstemmed glasses with your pinkies up as you reminisce over what he should have said to you.

Pour the bubbly! Add the OJ! If your mom is into champagne, then she’s the life of the party.

You know you’re going to have a good time this weekend when she arrives, as she always brings the drinks and the fun. To her, life is a celebration, and she is the entertainment. I’m sure she dresses in the latest fashions and keeps you up to date

combo. If this is your mom’s drink of choice then you know she can get any crowd going. In her mind, there is only one wrong answer to “More shots?” and that answer is no. She will be the one out in the middle of the party dancing her heart out and showing everyone she has no worries. Your mom is an adventurous, thrill-seeking woman who can always keep things interesting and exciting. A woman like her has taught you to be bold, to be yourself and to never let life be anything remotely close to boring.

Maybe your mom doesn’t drink, and that’s totally okay, too! Moms who don’t drink know how to have fun without having alcohol involved.

I’m sure she’s shown you plenty of other fun activities you two can do together that do not involve drinking. Having a sober mom means your mom is very responsible, and when she gets bored of the party, she leaves. There’s plenty of entertainment at home, too. Plus, a mom who doesn’t drink is a mom who has the ultimate level of self-confidence, a trait that I’m sure she’s passed on to you. This weekend, enjoy yourselves CASSIDY BRANDT THE DAILY ILLINI with a nice glass of seltzer, and see what kind of mischief that brings you. on what’s in and what’s out. Your mom is outgoThere's no wrong choice to what your mom ing and exciting, and spending time with her is drinks, there is fun in everything. always a bit of an adventure. In other words: Your mom is absolutely fabulous and she knows it.

Bella is a sophomore in Media.

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more, this wouldn’t be such a problem if she didn’t make such darn good cookies. And I believe it was my mother who once said, brownies. And cake. And then cookies again.

“Stop making up quotes about me out of con- You get the picture. You’ll die young but haptext; they don’t accomplish anything.” But do py. There are worse ways to go. they really accomplish nothing? Nothing at all? After all, it’s through the words of others (made up though they might be) that we come to measure their character. So, at Do you have opinions? Do you believe all risk of being smote off the face of the Earth, articles are reliable if they validate your opinI ask: What is the character of a “mother?” ions? You’re probably this kind of person. If We’re going to go through a few exam- you’re a mother or expecting, then congratples of what mothers can look like and ulations. You are a perfect fit for this, or will how best to deal with them. Perhaps be in the near future. you’ll encounter these examples in real Symptoms of being an article hoarder are life. Perhaps you’ll find them as charac- bookmarking every single thing you enjoy ters in books or movies. Perhaps you’ll reading online and telling yourself it’s for never encounter these examples and con- “future reference.” It’s not. It’s to send to clude I don’t know what I’m talking about. someone else when you want to start throwLet’s find out together which one it will be. ing your argumentative weight around.

Ma, I get you think the corn industry is a conspiracy rivaling the Illuminati. Noted.

Stop spamming me, please.

This mother is defined by the kindness she shows to the people around her. She enriches the lives of the people she talks to and wants nothing more than for those You see what I did there, with the title of who she loves to lead happy, fulfilled lives. this section? It’s a portmanteau of “offense” She’s got a sense of self and her own hob- and “fencer.” I’m a genius. If you haven’t put bies, but none of them are self-destructive it together yet, this mother uses guilt as an or obsessive. absolute thermonuclear weapon. By strateHow utterly boring. I hope the rest of the gically being offended by the people in her examples aren’t as useless as this one is. Who life when they behave in certain ways, this the heck is going to want to read an article mom manages to transform her relationships without drama? I sure hope the rest are going into her own personal resources. to be more interesting than this garbage.

Well played, mom. You’ve successfully guilt-tripped me into doing your bidding.

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Any mom

A gift that never fails is Illini gear. No matter if your mom is an alumna or not, she will love getting the opportunity to be able to represent An e-reader, like a Kindle Fire or a Nook your school. A way to personalize it even from Barnes & Noble, can help your mom further could be to get your mom gear from access any book her heart desires. With your specific college or an organization you are e-readers allowing access to millions of titles, it gives your mom the opportunity to find new a part of. For example, if you and your mom are members of the same sorority, getting titles she will fall in love with while also being her a T-shirt or hat from the house could be a able to reread old favorites, all on one device. great gift idea to help her remember the great With the new Kindle clocking in at around $100, it’s the perfect price to split the cost with times she had.

If all else fails, the classic bouquet of flowers your siblings. If you’re looking for a lower price or her favorite dessert will always do the trick. range, the Nook comes in at around $50, so it allows you to treat your mom without breaking No matter what you end up getting your mom, it’s truly the thought that counts. Making your college student budget. the effort to show your mom how much she means to you will be more significant to her than a material gift could ever be.

A trial month to a beauty subscription box, like Ipsy or Birchbox, can allow your mom to Ava is a sophomore in ACES. try luxury cosmetic products while staying avat2@dailyillini.com on a drugstore budget. The beauty (no pun intended) of the subscription box is it comes

Your mom is a bookworm

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The mama bear

Ah, that’s much better. The mama bear is a well-known example of inertia. She is known to sleep a lot. Sometimes she does it for months. At other times, she’ll ferociously roar to protect her children, their future or her food from interlopers. The response to this kind of mom is binary. If she’s asleep, go about your business (this includes if she’s bored or her eyes are glazed over). If she’s awake, run. … What, you’re looking for me to tell you what she’ll look like when she’s awake? I just told you to run! Assume that if she isn’t asleep, she’s awake. If she’s awake, then run. Duh.

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Everyone within a three-mile radius of this woman will, at some point, be diagnosed with permanently high blood sugar. This is the best case scenario; most people will be significantly worse off. Watch those glucose levels like a hawk, because that’s where the other shoe’s going to drop. You’ve been warned. If you desire maintaining your waistline, stay far, far away from this mom. What’s

The superhero

This is the mom who inspires. The one who gets no sleep the night before and shakes it off, fills her 64-ounce thermos full of coffee and gets on with her day. The one who still powers through, even if she’s sick with the flu or something equally awful. The one who sometimes grimaces but never gives up. It doesn’t matter whether she stays at home or in the office; this mom is a modern-day Spartan, and you better get on board or out of her way.

To this type of mom, I say “Heck yeah.” Keep taking names, ma.

In conclusion

We’ve all seen mothers. They’re everywhere. If you’re confused about how you should categorize them, then refer here.

Good luck.

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