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After several months of deliberation, the academic senate voted in favor of an Urbana College of Medicine on Monday. The proposal will now move forward for approval by the Board of Trustees at its March 12 meeting. President Robert Easter is expected to report back on his own study on whether a new bioengineering medicine college should form in Chicago or Urbana. Gay Miller, chair of the committee on educational policy, said the committee has been reviewing the proposal since the University received preliminary approval in September. Prior to the presenting the proposal, the committee received support from the Committee on University Statutes and Senate Procedures and the Budget committee, as well as a letter signed by all campus deans. Provost Ilesanmi Adesida said the proposal is something that has been percolating on the Urbana
Timeline for Urbana College of Medicine approval Board of Trustees will vote on College of Medicine proposal on March 12 Q If approved, the proposal will be sent to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Q Following Board approval, the University would submit an application for accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in 2015 Q If the University receives accreditation, the creation of the college would begin in 2017 Q Following accreditation, Provost Ilesanmi Adesida said a dean would be hired to begin the process of building the college curriculum and faculty
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Concealed carry applications fall short of state predictions Boch said. “And the second STAFF WRITER aspect is the $150 application The number of Illinois resi- cost, which is one of the highdents who applied for permits est in the nation itself.” to carry a concealed firearm Despite overall numbers this past year was significant- being lower than initially ly lower than projected by Illi- projected, the Illinois State nois State Police officials. Police report showed a surge According to a report by in the number of applications the Illinois State Police, there received in January 2014, was a total of 91,651 active when the law went into effect. applications in 2014. The numMark Esposito, an instrucber is about four times lower tor at the Urbana-Champaign than the estimate of 400,000 Immediate Action Defensive applicants projected. The esti- Training, noticed the downmate was based on the num- ward trend in his training ber of people who already classes for concealed carry possessed Firearm Owner’s applicants. Identification Cards, which is “There were a lot of peoa requirement for Illinois res- ple who wanted to get their idents who wish to apply for conceal and carry license,” a concealed Esposicarry permit. to said. The low “ B u t number of now as appl ic a nts the year may be due wound to a few key down, factors, said we’re John Boch, noticing president of a sharp decrease Guns Save Life, a regionMARK ESPOSITO in the DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR al organia m o u nt of people zation that that actuaims to educate the pubally want lic about the benefits of fire- to get the license.” In Champaign County, arm ownership. “Probably first and fore- there was a total of 1,330 most is the combination of concealed carry applicants. the nation’s strictest and most According to Boch, this total difficult to overcome train- is on trend with numbers seen ing requirement of 16 hours,” across other Illinois counties. BY CAMILLE MURRAY
“We’re noticing a sharp decrease in the amount of people that actually want to get the license.”
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Fireworks shoot over Soldier Field in Chicago during the Illinois vs. Washington football game, which was the last time the Illini played in Chicago. Illinois signed to play Northwestern at Soldier Field three times during the next five seasons.
Rivalry returns to Chicago Football signs to play Wildcats at Soldier Field over next 5 seasons
Fighting Illini will be returning to Chicago, providing an opportunity for players, coaches, students, fans and Chicago alumni to gather in the country’s greatest and most-spirited sports city,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a press release. “From the NFL draft to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship tournament, Chicago is solidifying its position as a first-class sports and tourism destination.” Illinois last played at Soldier Field on Sept. 14, 2013, in a 34-24 loss to Washington. The Illini last played Northwestern in Chicago
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The Illinois football program announced Monday it has signed a three-year agreement to play at Soldier Field. The Illini will play in Chicago against Northwestern in 2015, 2017, and 2019. Illinois will face Northwestern on Nov. 28 this season. Both teams will again face off at the historic Chicago Bears stadium in 2017 and 2019. These games will take the place of Illinois’ home games against Northwestern in those seasons. “I’m pleased that the
Top 15 Illinois Counties for Concealed Carry Applications Champaign County has the 13th highest total number of concealed carry applicants for 2014 County
Number of Applications
Population
Percentage of County that Applied
Cook
23,921
5,240,700
0.46%
Will
6,134
682,829
0.90%
Dupage
5,577
932,126
0.60%
Lake
4,252
703,019
0.60%
Madison
3,301
267,225
1.24%
Kane
2,873
523,643
0.55%
St. Clair
2,642
266,955
0.99%
McHenry
2,555
307,409
0.83%
Winnebago 2,142
290,666
0.74%
Sangamon
2,081
199,145
1.04%
Tazewell
1,916
136,352
1.41%
Peoria
1,862
188,429
0.99%
Champaign 1,330
204,897
0.65%
McLean
1,316
174,647
0.75%
Macon
1,302
109,278
1.19%
35,172 tickets sold. Illinois averaged a net revenue of $946,019 per home game in 2014. on Nov. 20, 2010 when Illinois won 48-27 at Wrigley Field. Illinois is 4-6 against Northwestern in the past decade. Memorial Stadium season ticket holders will be offered a special price for the game, Illinois athletic
The Penn State game on Nov. 22, which was the final home game of the season and came over Thanksgiving break, brought in $812,328. The team’s last game at Soldier Field against Washington in 2013 brought in $1,969,800.
director Mike Thomas said in a press release Monday. The Soldier Field game will be sold separately from season ticket packages.
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tation, amusement parks and public libraries. Danae Behr, a senior in media and president of Illini on Target, a Registered Student Organization catering to student interest in pistols and rifles, agreed that the location restrictions for concealed carry should not necessarily apply to college campuses. She said the only reason she does not currently have a concealed carry permit is because it would not be useful on a college campus. “I don’t think it’s justified. Concealed carry is for defense, and to take that right away from someone just because they’re going for their education is unfair,” she said. “When it comes down to it, it’s about my personal safety.”
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However, he added that the number of concealed carry license holders in Illinois overall is significantly lower compared to other states. “We’re way below the national average of about 5 percent of the adult population either having a carry license or being eligible to carry a concealed firearm,” Boch said. In 2013, Illinois became the last state in the U.S. to legalize the carrying of concealed firearms. Now that concealed firearms are legal in Illinois, Boch believes one of the next steps for firearm advocates will be to lobby for the right to carry concealed firearms in certain places where they are currently prohibited. Areas where concealed firearms are still forbidden include schools, government buildings, courts, public transpor-
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There has been no further evidence in for the search for former University student Cristian Antonio Zamora, who has not been seen since Dec. 31, according to Champaign Police Department Detective Sergeant Dennis Baltzell. Zamora, who graduated from the University in May 2014, was last seen on surveillance footage, Baltzell said. However, the footage does no provide any information to police on where Zamora was that night. Baltzell said Detective Patrick Funkhouser is working on subpoenaing more footage from local businesses to help find Zamora on tape. Zamora was last seen in the 500 block of West University Avenue, north of the Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Dunkin’ Donuts, around 8:05 p.m. His cell phone was picked up by a cell phone tower in Urbana, but has not been traceable since. The police department has conducted several searches in surrounding areas, including Crystal Lake Park, Busey Woods, the County Fairgrounds and a saline branch drainage ditch, but has not been able to obtain any new information on Zamora,
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Baltzell said. “However, (Crystal Lake is) frozen over right now, so we hope to, once it thaws, put in a boat that has sidescanning sonar and take a look at the lake again once the weather improves,” he said. “Talking to members of the search-and-rescue team that are trained in those types of searches, a lot of times people are found around bodies of water.” Zamora’s mother, Sandra Carrion, said her son had big plans for his life after graduation. She can not imagine any reason why her son would leave on his own accord and not tell anyone. “He just disappeared,”
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States look to put tax on e-cigarettes Legislators believe taxes could raise public health and revenue BY ELAINE S. POVICH TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
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Elizabeth Shields, a 5th grader at Cumming Elementary School, uses a tablet linked to itsLearning, a company that provides a variety of classroom tools for teachers and students, on Jan. 27 in Cumming, Ga.
Tech fuels privacy fears Students’ personal information could be used by corporations BY TY TAGAMI TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
ATLANTA — Schools are harnessing high-powered computer networks and sophisticated software to improve education, but privacy advocates warn they may be putting students at risk. The fear is that their personal information can
slip out of school district hands when it’s entrusted to corporations. With fraud and identity theft rising and advertising becoming increasingly targeted, the challenge is to protect student privacy without undermining the educational benefits of 21st-century technology. School districts typically
lack the resources to build sophisticated systems, so they are entrusting students’ personal information to education technology companies that can harvest details about everything from a child’s academic ability to his or her personal interests. The trade-off has led to fears among parents and privacy advocates: Are companies using the information to target advertising to children? Forsyth County north of Atlanta has ventured fur-
ther into educational technology, hiring a company to provide tailored curriculum on computing devices. Technology chief Marty Bray said he’s comfortable with safety measures in the contract, including a requirement to eventually delete the data. “We tightly control how that data is used,” Bray said. Students would suffer most if these practices were prohibited or circumscribed, he said, “because we do rely heavily on technology to do instruction.”
Confusion grows in Alabama over gay marriage licenses BY MICHAEL MUSKAL, TIMOTHY M. PHELPS AND MATTHEW TEAGUE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Alabama began issuing marriage licenses to samesex couples after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to block gay marriages and some local offi cials decided not to heed a last-minute order from the state’s chief justice against issuing the licenses. It was a day of confusion as some local probate judges, who issue marriage licenses in Alabama, grappled with confl icting orders on the issue that has divided communities, especially in the Deep South. With Alabama, 37 states and the District of Columbia now have legal gay marriage.
The Supreme Court had decided to take on the issue on a national basis after four federal appeals courts struck down state bans on gay marriage and one allowed such bans to stand. A ruling in that case is expected by early summer. Supporters of gay marriage argue that the matter is a question of constitutionally protected individual rights. Opponents say states should have the right to determine their own policy especially in places such as Alabama, where voters overwhelmingly voted to limit marriage to a union between a man and woman. Monday’s 7-2 decision may have sent a strong signal that a majority on the
high court will back striking down bans on gay marriage and that even judicial conservatives think the fi ght may have come to an end. “This acquiescence may well be seen as a signal of the Court’s intended resolution of that question,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in his dissent in the case. “This is not the proper way to discharge our . . . responsibilities. And, it is indecorous for this Court to pretend that it is.” T hom a s went on : “Today’s decision represents yet another example of this Court’s increasingly cavalier attitude toward the States.” Justice Antonin Scalia also dissented from the majority decision.
SUNSET, Utah — Taking a long inhale and blowing a cloud of vapor, Jason Jones, who has owned the Vapor Mania store here since 2011, considered what a tax would do to his business, which includes selling electronic cigarettes as well as manufacturing a wide variety of flavored nicotine liquids to go into them. “I think we’d be out of business, or at least it would make it much harder to do business,” said Jones, 34. “I think it would drive people back to cigarettes because they would be cheaper.” With an eye on the twin concerns of public health and raising revenue, Utah is one of many states considering taxing electronic cigarettes, the battery-powered devices that deliver vaporized nicotine and provide the look and feel of smoking without the smoke and tar of traditional tobacco products. Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, sparked this year’s debate when he included a footnote in his budget counting on $10 million from taxing e-cigarettes. “I feel strongly that we should tax electronic cigarettes similar to the way we tax other tobacco products,” said Herbert, calling it a “public health issue.” Herbert and supportive lawmakers say a tax would slow
the growing use of electronic cigarettes while raising revenue for the state. “There are some who think these new products are not harmful, but just like traditional cigarettes, they contain nicotine and other toxic and addictive substances,” Herbert said. “Flavoring and marketing targeted to make these products enticing to youth is particularly concerning.” Without being specific, Herbert called for a tax on e-cigarettes “similar” to the taxes on cigarettes, cigars and snuff. But e-cigarette users say the devices should not be subject to the excise taxes levied on traditional cigarettes. They argue that the devices are healthier, and liken them to nicotine patches and nicotine gum, which help smokers reduce their dependence on cigarettes and are not subject to excise taxes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in the process of writing regulations for electronic cigarettes. In the meantime, a handful of states have prohibited their sale to minors and have passed laws banning their use in public buildings. The debate has gone national as well, with the American Vaping Association, based in New Jersey, on the side of the e-cigarettes and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids organization opposed.
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The DeBono Improv troupe performs a musical act based on the word “unicycle” during Monday Night Comedy at the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe on Monday. The troupe specializes in musical forms of improvisation.
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Drew Peterson charged with plotting Twitter’s government requests for user to kill Will County State’s attorney data, content removal greatly increased
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday refused to block gay marriages from beginning in Alabama, though some county court officials are not heeding the ruling, citing an order from the state’s chief justice telling them not to issue licenses. In the capital of Montgomery and in Birmingham, probate judges began to issue same-sex marriage licenses Monday morning. Offi -
cials from both cities did not provide estimates for how many marriage licenses they expected to hand out on Monday. But in Bibb and Tuscaloosa counties, probate court officials said they would continue to refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses. “Right now we’re not going to do it,” said probate Judge Jerry Powell. “We have direct orders from the state Supreme Court here in
CHICAGO — Convicted killer Drew Peterson was charged Monday with trying to put a hit on the prosecutor who sent him away for 38 years, the Illinois attorney general’s office said. Peterson was charged in Randolph County, which is home to the maximumsecurity prison that has housed Peterson for nearly two years, with one count of solicitation of murder for hire and one count of solici-
tation of murder, an attorney general’s office news release said. Peterson is accused of trying to arrange a hit on Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow between September 2013 and December 2014, the release stated. Glasgow successfully prosecuted the retired police sergeant despite a largely circumstantial case built around hearsay statements.
NEW YORK — Twitter Inc. said government requests for user data and content removal jumped in the second half of 2014, especially in Russia, Turkey and the U.S. In its twice-yearly transparency report, Twitter said it received 84 percent more requests for content removal and 40 percent more requests for account information from governments worldwide from July 1 to
Dec. 31, compared with the first six months of the year. The report is part of a broader effort by the San Francisco-based company to shed light on government surveillance of its members. Twitter last year filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming that restrictions on the information the company makes public about surveillance demands violate free-speech rights.
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information helps us in putting his timeline together and determining where he was last, or who may have talked to him and what his mental state was at the time, or what his intentions were,” Baltzell said. Carrion has enlisted the help of LostnMissing, an organization that aims to help raise awareness to find missing persons. The organization also worked on raising awareness for the disappearance of University student Vicente Mundo, whose body was recovered by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office last week. Carrion said the family is offering a $5,000 reward for Zamora’s return. “He’s a great person, and I need him back. I need him back,” Carrion said. “He’s got a future planned, and I need him to go through it.”
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Burke said Urbana’s icine for them to further strength and leadership in their research, he said. both engineering and the Michele Mariscalo, dean basic sciences will make of the College of Medicine the proposed college a dou- at the University of Illible threat. nois’ Chicago campus, said Following Burke’s state- the college has been presments, John Caughlin, ent on the Urbana campus for 45 years a c omnow. Marmu n i c a tions proiscalo said fe s s or, the faculvoiced ty on all support of the Unifor the ver sit y ’s college c a mpuses on behalf work hard of the and may be negatively communication’s affected if depa r tMARTY BURKE a College of BIOCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Medicine is m e n t . created on Caughthe Urbana lin said the University was ini- campus. tially a leader in the field In response, Adesida of health communica- said the Urbana college tion but is starting to fall will have a new and differbehind. Prospective stu- ent curriculum, which will dents turn to alternative not integrate well with Chischools when they realize cago’s current curriculum. the Urbana campus does “Illinois is a leader,” not have a College of Med- Adesida said. “We take
risks and we lead.” After over an hour of discussion, the senate additionally approved the Illinois Faculty for Academic Freedom resolution by a 51-41 vote. The resolution was written by history professor Bruce Levine and submitted by 13 University members. It urged the chancellor, president and Board of Trustees to implement all of the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure’s recommendations promptly, including to appoint a committee in the college of LAS to investigate Steven Salaita’s case. The University is currently facing a lawsuit from Salaita and the possibility of censure from the Association of American University Professors. University professor in English Cary Nelson said the AAUP will vote about censure in June.
ZAMORA Carrion said. “He just said he was going to get something to eat, he started walking, he went to get his food and never came back. (His friends) were expecting him back, and he never showed up.” Zamora had plans to write a book and was working with one of his former economics professors at the University, Carrion said. She said Zamora was also waiting to hear back from a job opportunity in Chicago, his hometown. She believed her son had plans for coming back home to visit around the New Year, as well. Law enforcement and Zamora’s family are both urging anyone with information to come forward with whatever details they may have. “Every little piece of
Charlotte can be reached at cjcolli2@ dailyillini.com.
SENATE fund the college, but any additional funding will need to be raised by the school. Chancellor Phyllis Wise said the University will receive no additional funding from the general revenue fund to create the college. Joe Barkmeier, a radiologist at Carle Foundation Hospital, said the hospital is a tertiary hospital for over 1.5 million people in the Eastern Illinois region and serves over 70,000 people in the emergency room annually. Marty Burke, a biochemistry department affiliate who trained at Harvard University, called the proposed college a game changer. “This is an opportunity to do something that will be absolutely unmatched in the entire world,” Burke said.
“This is an opportunity to do something that will be absolutely unmatched in the entire world.”
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he arts is a field that has been looked at as nonessential in schooling for years now. It is a field that has struggled to maintain its standards because of financial cuts and students choosing other career paths. This is something that can be seen nationally and throughout all levels of education. On our campus in particular, we pay more attention to our STEM fields, and more specifically, our Engineering programs. But we have previously expressed that the arts carry immense value for students and are something we need to maintain where and when possible. On our campus in particular, the Krannert Center is the jewel of the performing arts community on campus with six stages, including the Foellinger Great Hall, the Tryon Festival Theatre, the Colwell Playhouse, the Studio Theatre, the amphitheatre and Stage 5. As such, the construction being done to maintain and preserve the building is something that is welcomed and appreciated. The Krannert Center is in the process of being renovated in an effort to revive the arts at the University. Contrary to what some may think, the exterior of Krannert will not be changed drastically. Instead, the project is aimed at maintaining the building’s structure. A few of the renovations are increasing insulation, as well as putting down new concrete between Krannert’s exterior and interior walls. Krannert is 45 years old and has become an important icon of the arts on campus. With these new renovations, it is the hope that the building will maintain its iconic status for another 50 years. As the symbol of the arts on campus, there are performances going on almost every day in styles that range from classical ensembles, such as the Jupiter String Quartet, to art exhibits and various types of dancing. In keeping with the idea of reviving the arts, construction will not delay any performances at the Krannert Center. It is important to maintain the art community on campus. College is a time of exploration that allows students to delve into their interests and even discover things outside of their interests. The arts contribute to how well-rounded students are, and various art programs allow opportunities for students to expand their horizons and look at more interdisciplinary areas of study. The Krannert Center provides a place for students to experience and explore their own artistic talents, as well as view the creative work of others, and we are excited to see it thrive for another 50 years.
Happy birthday to You(Tube) CAMRON OWENS Opinions columnist
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sure many of you are aware that this Saturday, Feb. 14, is a special occasion. While most of us love the day, there are some who do not. Nonetheless, it is an annual event that will be here soon. I’m talking, of course, about the birthday of the website YouTube. As we prepare to gather around our computers, phones, iPads, smart TVs and other web enabled devices, I want to raise a glass, or at least an opinions column, to the website that has done so much for me and many others. YouTube, where do I begin? I still remember when you were born back in 2005. America was still recovering from the Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake Super Bowl halftime show, an incident that would later play a part in your formation. The year 2005 was just as ruthless. It was a year when Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston divorced, Tom Cruise was jumping on Oprah’s couch and 50 Cent was trying to take us all to the candy shop. It was a different time back then, a time when we needed you most so we could replay some of these memories for years to come.
When you appeared, the world had no idea what it meant to “Broadcast Yourself.� You didn’t have much to show and many of us were unsure of what you would become. Some were skeptical of the content you would host while others embraced you with open arms. I, for one, always subscribed to your way of thinking. You were an outlet for people to share and discover videos while they neglected to do things that were probably more important. Like a time-lapse video, in what seems like a short amount of time, I’ve spent years witnessing you grow into the global sensation you are today, right before my eyes. That isn’t to say you haven’t had some obstacles to overcome along the way. You’ve endured some pretty dark and disturbing comments, a very public dispute with Viacom and some racy Nicki Minaj music videos, but through it all, you’ve prevailed. There is so much you’ve shown and taught me in your 10 years of existence. Everything from practical life knowledge like how to tie a tie
or solve math problems to fun lessons, such as how to play the theme song to “The O.C.� on the piano. Being co-created by a former University student, it is easy to see why you contain so much information (Go Illini!). You’re an online classroom where anyone can learn anything. With all of this unforgettable knowledge, you’ve also never shied away from making me consider the hard questions. Philosophical questions like: Will it blend? What does the fox say? And what happens when you mix Diet Coke and Mentos? These are all thought-provoking inquiries that you’ve assisted us in seeking answers to. It wasn’t just me who you were inspiring. You inspired the world. If it weren’t for you, we would not have footage of some of the most important historical events and news clips at our fingertips. Better yet, you usually let us see an auto-tuned version of that footage. Along with news, it would be wrong of me not to bring up your work in politics. Even Miss Teen USA South Carolina 2007 could not provide politi-
I want to raise a glass, or at least an opinions column, to the website that has done so much for me.
cal insight the way you do. You’ve influenced elections from around the world, pitted prominent leaders in epic rap battles and helped us decide which 2008 presidential candidate we should have a crush on. This is a pretty impressive feat for a 10-year-old. This isn’t to say you aren’t without your faults, dear YouTube. I’ve spent time with you when I should’ve been doing something more important and we were all pretty despondent when you started showing advertisements before your videos. But as dancing has evolved, I suppose we must all continue advancing toward the future. YouTube, I hope you have a wonderful birthday that is spent enjoying some chocolate rain with close friends like Google and listening to music provided by Vevo (after a short advertisement of course). Who knows, maybe even the distant MySpace will make an appearance. The world would be a darker place without you, YouTube. In honor of you, I hope everyone will take time this Saturday to dance on treadmills, leave Britney alone and bite Charlie’s finger. After all, its not like there’s any other major event going on this Saturday.
Camron is a junior in LAS. He can be reached at cowens8@dailyillini.com.
It’s never too late to find a Greek home REBECCA KAPOLNEK Opinions columnist
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ometimes it isn’t about the journey, it’s the destination that truly matters. Over the last four years in my sorority, Sigma Kappa, I have seen this idea live up to its meaning when it comes to spring or “informal� recruitment. Taking the nontraditional route and joining a sorority informally might not be the norm, but in the end, becoming a part of your sorority is what is most important for those who are interested. Currently, certain sororities in the Panhellenic community are partaking in informal recruitment during spring 2015. This process includes hosting informal events to recruit potential new members who might not have wanted to go through formal recruitment in the fall, or decided later on that they wanted to be a part of the Greek community on campus. It usually involves casual outings and activities, like bowling, cookie decorating or ice skating, where potential new members can come in and chat with the active sorority members. This makes it much truer to everyday sorority life. Being an informal recruitment girl myself, joining my sorority in the spring of 2012,
I can attest to the importance of the process. When I decided to go through recruitment, I was skeptical. However, in the end I was blown away with how relaxed and friendly the environment was, which is why I see the value in this spring process. As freshmen, girls often struggle with the decision of whether to go through formal rush. Coming into college, I, too, was intimidated by formal recruitment and was still not sure if I belonged in a sorority. Formal recruitment entails two weekends of rounds where potential new members visit various houses to get to know members. Bid day marks the end, announcing which sorority rushees will become a part of. This whole process can be intimidating. However, come Thanksgiving break my freshman year, I realized that being Greek was something truly missing from my college experience. After watching my roommate and her friends go off to exchanges, formals and philanthropy events, I realized that I wanted that for myself. There is no right way to join a sorority. Formal or
informal, the destination, in the house you are meant to be in, is what matters. Giving up two weekends right when you come to college, talking to hundreds of girls and having to run from house to house can be daunting, and it is OK to abstain from this process. I firmly believe that formal recruitment is not for everyone, but everyone should give the Greek system a try if they believe — even a little bit — that they could fit in. Joining a sorority means you will more than likely gain a support system much bigger than you can ever imagine, which makes the process worth it. Every woman who has ever considered joining a sorority should attend an informal recruitment event at one of the sororities participating because it will help aid in the decision of whether to go Greek. By reaching out to your affiliated friends and asking any questions you might have, you will be able to get a better idea of whether sorority life is for you. In addition, every woman on campus should consider learning more about Greek life, even if they have never considered it before.
There is no right way to join a sorority. ... the destination, in the house you are meant to be in, is what matters.
Becoming Greek is how I met my best friends. If I had not joined Sigma Kappa, I would not be half the woman I am today. I would not have met all of my sisters and I never would have met all of the fraternity men I am happy to call my best friends. Joining a sorority is a lifelong commitment that you will never regret making and, just because you did not choose to go through formal recruitment, does not mean it is too late. Regardless of age, major, interests and talents, I firmly believe that there is a place for everyone in Greek life here at the University. Informal recruitment is just as important as formal recruitment and I believe that women need to remember this throughout the year. With both fraternities and sororities engaging in various types of rush and recruitment, all students should consider attending these events. Many sororities are setting up tables around the Union or those who are interested could simply reach out to someone they know in a certain chapter. In addition, more information about informal recruitment activities can be found on sorority or fraternity websites. Remember, there is no wrong way to join a sorority.
Rebecca is a senior in LAS. She can be reached at kapolne2@dailyillini.com.
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Ashlyn Sullivan and her boyfriend Ra’Montae Green have been dating for a couple of years. After she responded angrily to a few drunk guys harassing her at her waitressing job at Buffalo Wild Wings, she wrote a personal blog “I’m not dating a racial slur,” that went viral.
Blog post on an interracial relationship causes viral stir BY ROY WENZL TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
WITCHITA, Kan. — Before she got hate mail and death threats last Christmas, Ashlyn Sullivan was just a 20-year-old Wichita waitress working tables at a Buffalo Wild Wings. But on Dec 22, Sullivan said, six drunken customers taunted her with racial slurs after she told them she dates a black man. Sullivan is white. She thought about saying nothing, walking away. But she decided to make a stand. She got up mad the next morning. She found a photo of herself with her arms wrapped around her boyfriend’s neck. She stuck it up alongside a fiery, poetic rant, as she calls it, that she composed on her
personal blog. Her blog post, “I am not dating a racial slur,” went viral almost instantly, collecting 300,000 page views that first day. More than a month later, it had 192,112 shares and more than 1.8 million page views. In her original post, she denounced the drunks for snarling the “N” word at her. She described boyfriend Ra’Montae Green in lines that sound like blazing, chantlike poetry. “I am dating a man with the smoothest brown skin, and curly hair. I am dating a respectable, hardworking man that would do anything to make me smile at the end of the day. I am dating a man who helps me buy groceries, wash laundry, and even clean
my apartment even though he has other things to do, works 40 hours a week, and it’s not his job.” The death threats began immediately. She had never received more than 181 page views on any blog post before; she’s just a waitress with a fondness for the written word. She has no journalism or other formal training in writing; she wants to rescue children as a social worker someday. So she knows, she said, that her blog went viral in part because hate groups shared her blog with fellow haters. She got death threats. Hate notes. “And I got Bible verses,” Sullivan said Wednesday. “Verses from the Bible telling how God doesn’t want humans laying with animals.”
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ALIENS “I don’t know in what capacity, but I think that there is absolutely no way that we are the only life in this universe,” she said. “There has to be something besides us.” Jones said she supports Brunner’s intuition on the possibility of life on other planets is not completely unbelievable; however, when asked whether or not she fully believes there is already life in outer space, Jones said she cannot be fully certain until she’s received all of the scientific facts to back it up.
Theory vs. speculation This uncertainty is widespread. With much of the population questioning this scientific theory, Brunner said the skepticism is due to the limited access humans have to areas outside of earth. “We are limited by the speed of light,” he said. “So it makes sense that we aren’t being visited because they’re so far away. And one blurry photo of a UFO doesn’t prove anything.” This, combined with what he calls an “innate curiosity,” is what interested Brunner in astronomy and teaching the class. He said he believes most people confuse the meanings of theories and hypotheses, which is why they are hesitant to accept that there are other civilizations besides our own. “In science, a theory is anything that we can prove 100 percent because there is evidence to support that,
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Professor Brunner engages his students to participate in his course Astronomy 330: Extraterrestrial Life, held in Everitt Laboratory from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. such as gravity,” Brunner said. “People take the popular use of the word ‘theory’ and apply it to science, and this forces them to believe scientific fact may not be right despite evidence.” Astronomy 330 is a class that attempts to help students appreciate the scientific process. Brunner claims that the major issue today is the fact people believe scientists know what they are talking about, but when it comes to believing what scientists say, there is a gap. “What scientists say is true is based on scientific method; however, the public will say that maybe it’s true, and that’s an issue,” he said. Brunner states that the class is not merely an astronomy class; although the foundation is astronomical, subjects such as evolution, biology, geology, culture, history, paleontology and sociology are examined due to the fact that each of those factors are involved in life in general. “There really is a lot of
uncertainty,” he said. “We emphasize that each of these terms shows us where to find all of the evidence that other civilizations in the universe do exist.” The students participating in the class understand and appreciate the fact that science is the core of this course; therefore, their confusion or skepticism about extraterrestrial life is justified. “I still haven’t come to a conclusion because I still don’t have all of the solid evidence to say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’” said Aamodini Gupta, freshman in LAS and current student in the course. “It’s still a maybe.” Astronomy 330: Extraterrestrial Life is backing up the intrigue of science fiction by using real, complex scientific facts. Brunner states, “We are addressing and contemplating the questions that humanity has had forever.”
Rachel can be reached at rbass2@dailyillini.com.
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CHEN me, I think because there were some famous concert pianists (such as Frederic Chiu and Spencer Myer) that joined my recital and it sold out, it was a very important experience in my life. (I brought) the executive director Mark Ernster (from the World Piano Competition) and my wife, and I played works by (Domenico) Scarlatti, (Edvard) Grieg/ Mozart, (Franz) Liszt, (Alexander) Scriabin and (Sergei) Rachmaninoff. It is hard to say a favorite but for me ... (it’s) Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Beethoven and (César) Franck. Every concert I like to add some Scriabin pieces. In Carnegie Hall, I loved every piece, but maybe Scriabin’s “Valse (in A-flat Major, Op. 38).” DI: What was the most challenging part of performing at Carnegie? MC: New York is the center of the music world, so you have to play your best level at Carnegie Hall. You have to convince the audience and try your best to attract
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The Cincinnati World Piano Competition presented Moye Chen, 2014 Gold Medalist in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. them to like your performance. I think this was very challenging for me because you have to try your best to do everything, know every piece. You have to prepare it very well. DI: What’s in store for your future performances and other plans? MC: Next month, (I will) perform in the Conservatory of Music at University of Cincinnati. I need to continue my competition career, and also I need to complete my doctorate here. DI: What is your advice for aspiring pianists?
MC: I have two suggestions; one is especially for young pianists. Try to use your heart and soul to perform and understand the piece. The second is to do some research when you learn a new piece, because research is really helpful to understand the composer’s intention. I encourage students to try Cincinnati’s next World Piano Competition. As a previous winner, I know they provide a very good opportunity for all concert pianists.
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LIFE B EYO N D E A RT H searching for extraterrestrial life BY RACHEL BASS STAFF WRITER
or students who have always suspected the existence of life beyond Earth, a class offered at the University strives to prove these speculations using a scientific basis. Astronomy 330: Extraterrestrial Life is designed to study the scientific foundation of how life forms begin and are able to survive on Earth, proving that there is life on other planets. Robert Brunner, professor of the course, said he believes the possibility of civilizations in other parts of the universe must be acknowledged. Brunner went on to discuss how his lifelong interest and curiosity about how the universe works inspired him to study observational cosmology. “I’ve been led to grand questions such as, ‘What’s out there?’ ‘Where do we come from?’ ‘Are there things beyond our physical horizon?’� he said.
The Drake Equation as the syllabus
“The universe is so enormous that we cannot wrap our heads around it.� ROBERT BRUNNER PROFESSER
According to Brunner and other scientists, the existence of life on other planets can be proven. The basis of the course is centered on the Drake Equation, a formula designed 54 years ago by Dr. Frank Drake when he was asked to ponder the possibility of life in outer space. The equation addresses a number of terms that must be recognized to determine how life outside of Earth may be sustained. The questions are meant to build off one another: How many stars are born each year? What’s the likelihood there’s planets around those stars? How many of those planets could support life? What’s the fraction of
life that can evolve? What’s the fraction of intelligent life that can communicate? Brunner said he will wrap up the class by asking his students to consider the final term of the Drake Equation, which he believes is one of the most important questions to address: to calculate the lifetime of a civilization. Students are forced to think historically, currently and futuristically to conclude whether or not the average lifetime on Earth is comparable to civilizations that may exist elsewhere. Through these questions, Brunner has come to his own conclusion that there are up to a few thousand civilizations in the universe. “That’s generally mindblowing to students,� Brunner said. “The universe is so enormous that we cannot wrap our heads around it.� In order to promote the importance of questioning and verifying, Brunner makes the class extremely interactive. Although it used to be a small discussion, a sparked interest compelled the University to expand the class size; once a class of 30 students, it is now one of 150. Real-world, current technology, such as Twitter and Apple TV, are employed as tools for the class. Students are able to watch videos that address the topics they’re discussing, tweet their questions, ideas and discoveries to Brunner, all of which make class presentations creative and fun. This is not merely a class for students who believe in aliens, but for students who question with genuine scientific interest how Earth could be the only planet able to maintain life. Casey Jones, freshman in LAS and astronomy major enrolled in the course, said she hopes to walk away from this class with a better understanding of Earth’s evolution to verify her belief that life may exist in other parts of the universe.
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University doctoral student performs at famed Carnegie Hall BY ANNABETH CARLSON STAFF WRITER
On Monday, Moye Chen sat in the dim lobby of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. He appeared to be a typical 31-year-old doctoral student, wearing a black hoodie and a black backpack, as jazz music played in the background. But just a month ago, on Jan. 19, he sat on stage in front of the sold-out Weill Recit-
al Hall of New York City’s Carnegie Hall. In front of over 250 audience members, he played piano as a part of the grand prize for winning the 2014 gold medal in the Cincinnati World Piano Competition. Since winning the annual competition in June, Chen prepared for over six months for his “debut recital� in New York. Yet Chen — currently a Universi-
ty doctoral student after graduating with a bachelor’s and master’s from Shanghai Conservatory of Music — isn’t new to performing in front of noteworthy audiences. Across the U.S. and China, his home country. Chen has performed and won numerous national and world competitions over the last decade. The Daily Illini sat down with Chen to learn about
his experience at Carnegie and his work as a competitive pianist. Daily Illini: How did you know you wanted to become a concert pianist? Moye Chen: I studied the piano at age seven, but from age 13, I began to study the piano seriously. Before that I never thought I could be a concert pianist; maybe in my undergraduate period. ...
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DI: How did you feel when you won that competition? MC: It was very exciting of course, and I think this competition provides a very good engagement for the winners, because Carnegie Hall is one of the most important concert halls in the world. I think it is excellent experience for any pianist. For
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Editor’s note: Every week, The Daily Illini basketball staff ranks the basketball teams in the Big Ten 1-14 and compiles the lists into its own Big Ten power rankings.
1. WISCONSIN (LAST WEEK: 1)
The No. 5 Badgers are on a six-game winning streak and have improved to 9-1 in Big Ten play in the process.
2. OHIO STATE (2)
Ohio State dropped a nail-biter to Purdue before knocking off Rutgers in convincing fashion, 79-60.
3. MARYLAND (3)
The No. 19 Terrapins have been inconsistent, beating Penn State by six points but dropped their last game to Iowa by 16.
4. IOWA (8)
The Hawkeyes have handily beaten both Michigan and No. 19 Maryland in the past week.
5. INDIANA (6)
The Hoosiers are stagnant after losing to No. 5 Wisconsin and barely beating Michigan.
6. ILLINOIS (11)
The Illini are in the midst of a three-game winning streak after beating Penn State and Rutgers at home and Michigan State on the road.
7. MICHIGAN STATE (4)
Michigan State dropped a close one to Illinois in its only game last week, but the Spartans still lead the conference in rebound differential.
8. MINNESOTA (10) BRENTON TSE THE DAILY ILLINI
Illinois’ Austin Colbert attempts to contain Rutgers’ Myles Mack during the game against Rutgers on Feb. 3.
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Sophomore stepping up in teammates’ extended absence BY NICHOLAS FORTIN STAFF WRITER
Austin Colbert’s contributions might not be the most notable on the stat sheet, but his hard work has paid off. Although fellow sophomores Malcolm Hill, Kendrick Nunn and Jaylon Tate have taken most of the publicity with their play of late, Colbert has played meaningful minutes after working his way into for the Illinois men’s basket-
ball lineup. Both his teammates and coaches have credited Colbert’s improved play as a factor in the Illini’s recent success. “(Colbert) made some plays, really contributed, and helped us win the game,� head coach John Groce said after Illinois’ win over Penn State on Jan. 31. Recent injury woes have boosted Colbert into more minutes with the sec-
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ond unit. But there was a time earlier in his Illinois career in which Colbert found it hard to get on the court at all. Colbert, a four-star recruit out of New Jersey, came to Illinois as one of seven newcomers to the team last year. He played in 22 of the Illini’s 35 games and averaged 1.3 points per game during his freshman year. Groce said his play, along with that of the other freshmen, was based on need and not on merit. Illinois’ depth was an issue throughout the 2013-14 season. Through the ups and
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downs of his fi rst year, Colbert kept up his enthusiastic attitude and continued to encourage his teammates from both the bench and the fl oor, an attitude that has carried over to this year. “We love his attitude,� Hill said. “He’s always excited for us. He talks to us, even when we’re on the bench, and tells us to keep our heads up when things are down. He’s been a really great teammate.� In the nonconference portion of this season, Colbert saw more consistent
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Leading the Big Ten in both steals and turnover margin, Minnesota is on a two-game win streak after beating Nebraska and Purdue.
9. PURDUE (7)
The Boilermakers have split their last two games but are excelling on the defensive end — they lead the league in blocked shots.
10. MICHIGAN (5)
Currently sitting at 11th in the Big Ten in scoring offense, the Wolverines are on a three-game losing streak and are struggling to score.
11. NEBRASKA (9) In a loss to Penn State last week, the Cornhuskers only managed 43 points. 12. PENN STATE (12)
The Nittany Lions have split their last two games but have only improved to 3-8 in conference.
13. RUTGERS (13)
Having lost their last game by 19 points to Ohio State, the Scarlet Knights are in the midst of an eightgame losing streak.
14. NORTHWESTERN (14)
The Wildcats have lost nine straight games, and have dropped to 12th in scoring offense in the conference.
Breaking down the Big Ten outlook for the 2015 Baseball season Iowa
Head coach: Dan Hartleb 2014 Record: 32-21, 17-7 Big Ten Postseason: Lost in third round of Big Ten tournament
Head coach: Chris Lemonis 2014 Record: 44-15, 21-3 Postseason: Big Ten tournament champions, lost in NCAA Regional Finals
Head coach: Rick Heller 2014 Record: 30-23, 10-14 Postseason: Lost in third round of Big Ten tournament
Illinois is generating a lot of buzz heading into the season. The pitching staff, which head coach Dan Hartleb called the best he’s had during his time at Illinois, returns starters Kevin Duchene, Drasen Johnson and John Kravetz. Closer Tyler Jay has been named a preseason All-American by three separate sources. With the bats of senior outfielders Will Krug, Casey Fletcher and junior catcher Jason Goldstein returning, Illinois is ready to contend for a Big Ten championship.
Indiana enters a new era under first-year head coach Chris Lemonis after Tracy Smith left for Arizona State. With the departure of team leaders Kyle Schwarber, Sam Travis, Joey DeNato, Jake Kelzer and Dustin DeMuth to the pros, the Hoosiers will need new faces to fill in their ranks. Indiana returns three starters who hit above .300 last season, including first-team All-Americans Brad Hartong and Scott Donley.
Coming off of a 30-win season, second-year head coach Rick Heller has four All-Big Ten selections and two-thirds of his starting rotation returning. The Hawkeyes have four quality starters — Calvin Matthews, Tyler Peyton, Blake Hickman and Ryan Erickson — competing for the team’s three starting positions. College Sports Madness named seniors Jake Mangler, Nick Day and Dan Potempa to the All-Big Ten second-team. With such an experienced team, the Hawkeyes will be on of the top teams in the conference.
Michigan Head coach: Erik Bakich 2014 Record: 30-29-1, 13-11 Postseason: Lost in Big Ten tournament semifinals The Wolverines look to be one of the top teams in the Big Ten in 2015. They return with juniors Jacob Cronenworth and Travis Maezes, both of whom have been named preseason All-Americans. Wolverines infielder Drew Lugbauer and pitcher Jayce Vancena were also named the 37th and 48th best freshmen in the nation, respectively. Michigan should be a team that contends for the top spot in the Big ten.
Northwestern Head coach: Paul Stevens 2014 Record: 19-33, 7-16 Postseason: None Not much went well for the Wildcats last season. The team failed to make the Big Ten tournament. Head coach Paul Stevens welcomes eight freshmen this year, many of whom will have an opportunity to play this season. Northwestern returns All-American first basemen Matt Hopfner, who led the team in numerous categories, including batting average, hits, runs and starts. The Wildcats are still a few key players away from competing in the Big Ten.
Rutgers Head coach: Joe Litterio 2014 Record: 30-25, 14-9 AAC Postseason: Lost in third round of AAC tournament
Michigan State Head coach: Jake Boss Jr. 2014 Record: 31-26, 11-13 Postseason: Lost in Big Ten tournament in semifinals After a subpar conference season, the Spartans made it into the semifnals of the Big Ten tournament before losing to eventual tournament champion Indiana. Michigan State returns senior Blaise Salter, who was named a preseason All-American by the NCBWA. During his six years at Michigan State, head coach Jake Boss Jr. has a record of 194-137. The 194 wins are the most over a six-year span in program history.
Ohio State Head Coach: Greg Beals 2014 Record: 30-28, 10-14 Postseason: Lost in second round of Big Ten tournament After a short run in the Big Ten tournament, the Buckeyes look to make the improvements needed to compete in the Big Ten. Ohio State returns seven position players and four starting pitchers. Big Ten Freshman of the Year, starting pitcher Tanner Tully, returns to the mound after finishing with a 2.22 ERA, fifth in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes also return sophomore Ronnie Dawson, who was a second-team All-Big Ten last season.
Minnesota Head coach: John Anderson 2014 Record: 27-24, 13-11 Postseason: Lost in second round of Big Ten tournament After a successful regular season, the Golden Gophers lost both of its games in the Big Ten tournament and failed to qualify for the NCAA tournament. Head coach John Anderson’s team is seeking redemption after a quick postseason departure. The team will rely on veteran leadership, particularly in the infield. Seniors Michael Handel and Tony Skjefte and junior Connor Schaefbauer form an experienced infield that has played together for multiple years. Opponents will have a hard getting anything past the infield, which will allow the Gophers to compete in the Big Ten.
Penn State Head coach: Rob Cooper 2014 Record: 18-32, 5-18 Postseason: None The Nittany Lions finished last in the Big Ten and failed to qualify for a postseason tournament last season. It’s still a work in progress for second-year head coach Rob Cooper. He will need to rely on upperclassmen leadership as he welcomes eight freshmen to the team. Cooper will need to build a team culture in Penn State as he continues to try to draw recruits and build a winning program in State College, Pennsylvania.
The Scarlet Knights enter their first year in the Big Ten with a young team — they only have three seniors on the roster. Rutgers won 11 of its last 14 games last season before falling in the AAC tournament. It will have nine freshmen to go, along with three transfers who are eligible to play this season. With such an inexperienced team, the Big Ten season could be rough for the Scarlet Knights.
Maryland Head coach: John Szefc 2014 Record: 40-23, 15-14 ACC Postseason: Lost in ACC tournament, lost in NCAA Super Regionals Maryland enters its first season in the Big Ten as the favorite to win the conference. The Terrapins boast a strong group of players returning in what is a highly anticipated season in College Park, Maryland. Two All-Americans return, infielder Brandon Lowe and pitcher Mike Shawaryn, along with starters Jose Cuas, Kevin Martir and LaMonte Wade. Many websites have named Maryland a favorite to host a regional, and they’re ranked as high as No. 14 by D1Baseball.com.
Nebraska Head coach: Darin Erstad 2014 Record: 41-21, 18-6 Postseason: Runner-up in Big Ten tournament, Lost in NCAA tournament The Huskers had a successful regular season in 2014 , finishing second in the standings and finished second in the Big Ten tournament, losing to Indiana in the championship game. Nebraska looks to continue where it left off last year. The team has strong leadership with eight seniors retuning. It returns top hitters Blake Headley, Ben Miller and Ryan Boldt, as well as pitchers Josh Roeder, Jeff Chesnut and Chance Sinclair, a preseason All-American. With the College World Series being played, as always, in Omaha, Nebraska, this team will be hard-driven to make sure to get there.
Purdue Head coach: Doug Schreiber 2014 Record: 13-37, 6-18 Postseason: None The Boilermakers were 9-16 in 25 games that were decided by two runs or fewer last season. They couldn’t compete consistently last season, entering its first home game with a 3-16 record. This season, Purdue looks to make improvements: it returns six starters and almost its entire bullpen. The team only has seven freshmen, but head coach Doug Schreiber will need them to have an impact if Purdue wants stronger play this year.
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Which Illinois team is truly the best? KEIRAN HAMPL Sports columnist
Forget about basketball, it’s time to give credit where credit is due
If
you asked Illini fans which sports team is the most successful at Illinois, the most common answer would be men’s basketball. After pondering this question throughout my time on campus, I decided that my internal debate could prompt an interesting column. To simplify this question, I decided to focus on which team has had the most success over the last 10 years. There are three teams you can build a strong argument around why they have been the best team of the decade, but before I get to the big three, I wanted to talk about the honorable mentions.
6. (Honorable mention) Men’s Basketball Some people might feel slighted by my selection for the sixth-best team over the past decade. But after 2005, the men’s basketball team hasn’t really done much to claim the praise of a “top-three” team on campus. That’s not to say that it isn’t the most popular team, because it is. But the team’s recent success has been minimal compared to other teams on campus. If we were looking at a scope of 15 years instead of 10, men’s basketball would have a stronger case, considering they were Big Ten regular season champions in 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. Those four championships in a five-year stretch of dominance still does nothing to counteract the fact that, in the last nine years, the team has not been a Big Ten regular season or tournament champion once. Six NCAA tournament appearances in the past 10 years doesn’t sound too bad at first, but with an average seed of 6.3 and only eight tournament wins, the Illini have left a lot to be desired. You might argue that it’s hard to take out their best year, considering how good they have been, but it’s important to point out that since 2005, they haven’t won more than one game in a single NCAA tournament.
season title twice — 2005 and 2011. In 2011, they also won the Big Ten tournament, and in 2013, they added an NCAA tournament at-large bid. Even though the basketball team has more NCAA tournament appearances over the last 10 years, I saw it fit to rate the baseball team higher because it has had stronger teams on average. The men’s basketball team has not been consistently good since 2005.
4. (Honorable mention) Soccer Of the three honorable mentions, the soccer team is the only one I considered putting in the top three. The team has eight NCAA tournament appearances and has made the Sweet 16 three times (2006, 2008, 2013). Coach Janet Rayfield’s team also claimed the Big Ten tournament championship in 2011. Consistency-wise, it had an excellent decade, but the lack of a deep tournament run dropped soccer to fourth on my list.
3. Volleyball The volleyball team started the past decade off pretty poorly, missing the NCAA tournament for three straight years. The Illini started a drastic turn-around in 2008, which led to six NCAA tournament appearances. The turnaround can be attributed to head coach Kevin Hambly, who arrived in 2009. In his six years with the Illini, Hambly has led the team to a 140-59 record. The team made it to the Sweet 16 each time it made the tournament, and in 2011, it made it all the way to the championship, falling to UCLA. The volleyball team hasn’t quite put all the pieces together to bring home a championship, but the last decade has provided it with the most chances and championship expectations every season.
2. Men’s Golf
This is where things get tricky. In my opinion, there are two teams that have been considerably better than the rest of Illinois athletics over the past 10 years. These are the men’s gymnastics team and the men’s golf team. Both teams have had a huge amount of success and have not only been in the top-tier on campus, but incredibly successful nationally. With that said, the second-best Illini team over the past decade goes to the men’s golf team. Starting in 2009, the team rattled off five-straight Big Ten championships. In 2013, the team was the runner-up to Alabama in the NCAA Championship. Not only have the Illini succeeded as a team, but former Illini golfers Scott Langley and Thomas Pieters were named NCAA individual champions in 2010 and 2012, respectively.
1. Men’s gymnastics The golf team put up a fight in claiming the “best team over the past decade title,” but it’s the men’s gymnastics team that deserves the accolade. The most important thing is that the Illini were the only University team to win a National Championship (2012) over the past decade. Illinois athletics had multiple opportunities to add to its trophy case, but only this team brought home a national title. Also, the Illini won fourstraight Big Ten Championships (2009-2012), despite the Big Ten being the toughest conference for gymnastics. Not only have the Illini had major success as a team, but in the last decade, the men’s gymnastics program has seen seven different athletes become NCAA individual event champions a total of 12 times.
Kieran is a sophomore in Business. He can be reached at hampl2 @dailyillini.com and on Twitter @KHampl95.
5. (Honorable mention) Baseball The baseball team also squandered a lot of potential over the past 10 years, but its recent success has made its resume more impressive than the men’s basketball team. First off, the Illini have won the Big Ten regular
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COLBERT playing time, only missing the Missouri game. But as Illinois’ entered Big Ten play, Colbert fell out of the rotation. He didn’t see the court in the team’s first six Big Ten games. “It has definitely been cha l lengi ng,” Colber t said. “Just trying to figure everything out as far as playing time and my role on the team. At the same time, it has been a good test because it shows how mentality focused you are.” Colbert realized he needed to provide consistent energy, both in games and in practice, if he wanted to play more. So he started to work harder and took practice more seriously. The coaches took notice and Colbert started to get regular minutes. After seeing the floor against Purdue on Jan. 21 and not playing when the Illini traveled to Minnesota on Jan. 24, it looked as if he would be riding the bench for the remainder of the season. But Colbert performed well against Penn
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Illinois’ Paul Ruggeri competes on the rings on March 2, 2012. Men’s gymnastics won the National Championship in 2012. State and hasn’t looked back — he’s built confidence along the way. “(The coaches) want me to keep playing hard and keep doing what I’m doing,” Colbert said. “Until everybody gets back in the full rotation, they just want me to remain consistent and keep working hard.” During Illinois’ current three-game win streak, Colbert has tallied four points, snagged seven rebounds and recorded an assist in 28 minutes of playing time. After the Illini’s win over Rutgers last Tuesday, Groce commended Colbert for his defensive presence and unselfishness. Colbert finished the game scoreless but contributed to the win with three rebounds and an assist on the night. “Colbert was really good,” Groce said. “He had great awareness tonight defensively. Good length. I thought he did some good things.” Hill added that Colbert’s improved play has meant a lot for the Illini, who have had to regroup after losing both Rayvonte Rice and Aaron Cosby to injury and suspension earlier in the
season. “We need everybody,” Hill said. “For him to come in and make contributions on the court, that’s big for us.” For Colbert, the extra time is a positive, but not something he’s taking for granted. After dealing with infrequent playing time for a majority of his first two years, Colbert’s continuing to work as hard as he can to get quality minutes and help his team improve in the process. “I’m just trying to do everything that I can to stay on the floor and be positive in my production and get as many wins as we can,” Colbert said.
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Illinois’ Kyley Simmons attempts to sink a 3-pointer during the match against Minnesota at State Farm Center on Thursday. The Illini won 95-69.
Junior guard Simmons leads team by example BY JOEY FIGUEROA STAFF WRITER
It’s no secret that the Illinois women’s basketball team has shooters all over the floor. Even Illinois’ two best post players, freshman center Chatrice White and sophomore forward Jacqui Grant, have each attempted at least 55 3-pointers on the season. Head coach Matt Bollant is well aware of Illinois’ shooting depth and has challenged junior guard Kyley Simmons to lead the other shooters by example. “Sometimes as a point guard, it’s hard because you’re trying to get everyone else involved and you forget that she’s our best 3-point shooter,” Bollant said. “She makes big shots every game.” Bollant said he challenged Simmons to take 10 shots against Minnesota last week and she responded by draining a career-high six 3-pointers against the Gophers. In her last three games, Simmons has shot a scorching 60 percent from long-range, and her 15 made 3-pointers in that span are more than a quarter of her entire output from beyond the arc this season. Simmons’ recent fearless shooting sets an example for some of Illinois’ younger shooters who have yet to find their groove on offense. For Simmons, hitting open shots just comes down to trust. “It’s all about trust,” Simmons said. “It’s trusting that my teammates are going to get me that wide open shot
or it’s trusting that if I get them the ball, they’re going to knock it down.”
Crawford still settling in Illinois’ loss to Northwestern on Sunday was senior guard Ivory Crawford’s third game back from a knee injury that sidelined her for almost three weeks. Despite a near triple-double performance in Illinois’ win over Minnesota, Crawford may still be shaking off some rust. In her three games since returning, Crawford is shooting just 39 percent from the field and has fouled out twice. Crawford said she keeps her mind clear of the injury and hasn’t used it as an excuse for her slight struggles. “I‘m not worried about the injury at all,” Crawford said. “The moment you think about it, bad things happen. Just getting better — that’s my mindset right now.” Bollant said Crawford is close to being 100 percent and the coaching staff is challenging her to be a more consistent leader for a relatively inconsistent team. “I think she’s getting closer,” Bollant said. “The conditioning is a part of it, and her confidence is growing. We’re just trying to challenge her to be more consistent as our leader who shows up every day and plays as close to 40 minutes as you can.”
White going through rough stretch It’s pretty clear by now
that freshman center Chatrice White is having a successful first season for the Illini. She has three Big Ten Freshman Player of the Week honors under her belt and is fifth in the Big Ten in blocks per game, while scoring nearly 15 points per game. Since her emotional return home to play Nebraska, though, White has gone through a rough stretch. Over the Illini’s past three games, White is averaging barely over nine points per game on 33 percent shooting from the field. She was held to just two rebounds in 21 minutes before fouling out against Wisconsin. She fouled out again when Illinois hosted Minnesota and picked up four fouls at Northwestern. Because of the heightened frontcourt competition White has seen of late, Bollant doesn’t seem too concerned with his prized recruit’s recent play and wants to create more looks for her in the paint. “We need to get a lot of touches inside,” Bollant said. “Chatrice said she didn’t do a great job of posting, and our guards didn’t do a great job of finding her to get enough touches in there.” Since Indiana has just two players as tall as 6-foot-2, Wednesday’s game against the Hoosiers may be White’s best chance to avoid foul trouble and get back on track.
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Illini softball endures tough start to new year BY COLE HENKE STAFF WRITER
The Illini softball team started the season with a 1-4 record after its opening weekend — the worst opening weekend record in team history. It is quite the contrast to last season, when the Illini posted the best start in team history (8-0). Head coach Terri Sullivan was disappointed about the weekend, but still thinks she saw improvement. “If you judge a team by how they do in their first weekend, then we wouldn’t be doing what we do,” Sullivan said. Of the Illini’s four opponents, only one (Georgia) was from a power conference. The Illini not only started the season on a rough note, they also consistently found themselves behind early in most of their games. Illinois did not hold a lead in a game until the first
inning of Sunday’s matchup with Coppin State. Pitching was a major contributor to this problem. Senior Shelese Arnold struggled this weekend, surrendering at least one run in the first two innings of each of her three starts.
Offensive and defensive struggles The Illini were outscored on the weekend 26-20, but that number is misleading due to the 13-0 victory over Coppin State. In their four losses, the Illini were outscored 26-7. Junior second baseman Allie Bauch said the team is searching for some consistency on the offensive end. “We just have to be more consistent,” Bauch said. “You don’t get away with mistakes against top teams like Georgia and Murray State.” Through five games, the
Illini’s team batting average is sitting at .246, compared to their opponents’ .287. The offensive struggles have stemmed from not getting hits at the right time. The team put runners on base, but couldn’t bring them home. The Illini left 30 runners on base over five games. Sullivan was disappointed in her team’s offensive effort. “We couldn’t get the clutch hits when we needed to,” Sullivan said. “You can’t win games when you can’t get it done on either end.” Illinois set a school record last season for double plays turned, but defense was not a strong point this past weekend. The Illini committed five errors, and five of the runs scored by the Illini’s opponents were unearned.
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Illini hockey steps up during Olen brothers’ absence BY MATT GERTSEMEIER STAFF WRITER
While center John Olen and goaltender Joe Olen have been representing Team USA at the World University Games in Granada, Spain, Illinois has gone 3-1. The Olens have been gone for two weeks and head coach Nick Fabbrini has joked that maybe they should stay in Spain. “I sent them a text the other day messing around that maybe they should just stay over there,� Fabbrini said. “But, obviously when you can get two of your best players back, that’s going to be a boost, especially if the rest of these guys keep playing and competing and contributing the way they have.� During the Olens’ absence, some Illini have discovered talents that haven’t been utilized as
a result of relying on the Olens. Winger James Mcging, Illinois’ leader in assists, has scored four goals in the past four games. Mcging said that with John Olen away, he has had to take some of the scoring load. Mcging scored the game-winning shootout goal against Lindenwood on Friday night at the Big Pond. As well as Mcging, winger Eric Cruickshank and goaltender Zev Grumet-Morris have stepped up without the Olens. Cruickshank has scored four goals in the past four games and GrumetMorris has saved 89 percent of the 110 shots he’s faced. “A lot of guys are finding things within themselves they might have taken a back seat naturally because we rely on (the Olens) so much,� Mcging
said. “It’s good when they come back, (because) a lot of guys maybe will now realize the potential everyone has.�
Saturday night struggles continue Illinois’ Saturday night loss to Lindenwood marked its fourth home loss this season. All four losses have occurred on Saturday, following a Friday night win. At home, Illinois is 14-4-0. In Friday home games Illinois is 9-0-0, while in Saturday home games Illinois is 5-4-0. Forward Jon Langan said the Illini don’t worry about Saturday losses too much and that the team’s last two were close games that could have gone either way. Against Lindenwood on Saturday, Illinois entered the third period tied 2-2,
but two defensive zone breakdowns resulted in Lindenwood taking a 4-2 lead to win the game. “It’s not something that’s bugging our guys,� Langan said. “We know we can win every night, it doesn’t matter if it’s Friday or Saturday.� Illinois will have one last chance to break out of its Saturday slump when Eastern Michigan comes to the Big Pond in three weeks.
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Friday night’s shootout Illini lost 4-2. Cruickshank has had to fill a void left in the Olens’ absence. was the third shootout for Illinois this season. It was “I love shootouts, I Even though it was can’t say enough about Illini goaltender Zev Gru- think they’re so fun,� Grumet-Morris’ first him keeping us in games met-Morris’ first time in Grumet-Morris said. “I shootout at Illinois, Fab- and giving us a chance to net for one in college. didn’t really think about brini knew he would per- win.� One goal snuck by Gru- this is my chance to make form under pressure. met-Morris, but he made my mark or anything, I “We have a lot of con- Matt can be reached at two close, diving saves, just wanted to win really fidence in Zever,� Fab- gertsme2@dailyillini. which helped secure the badly — so did everyone brini said. “He’s played com and on Twitter 3-2 victory. great for us all year. You @MattGertsmeier. else.�
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Sports columnist’s mailbag: Sorry Northwestern SAM SHERMAN Sports columnist
Chris asks: Where does Rayvonte Rice fit upon his return? If you told me before the season that the Illini would lose Rayvonte Rice midway through the season, I would slap you across the face out of frustration. After slapping you, I would ask how you knew this information. “Are you from the future?� I would ask. “Do I actually start working out in the future, like I said I would for my New Year’s resolution?� After this person explains to me that it was merely a hypothetical question and that they aren’t actually from the future, I would apologize for the slap and tell him that I actually have been working out, despite what my previous question implies. Illinois was 0-2 in Big Ten play after losing in overtime at Michigan and getting beaten down at Ohio State. Things weren’t looking all that great for John Groce and his staff early on in Big Ten play. Rice, on the other hand, was having a strong season. Rice was averaging 17.2 points, almost seven rebounds and two assists. Rice played like we had come to expect him to after a strong first season in Champaign. The day before Illinois was set to host the red-hot Maryland Terrapins, the team announced Rice had broken his hand in practice.
I was already down on Illinois basketball, but when I heard this news, I just about made up my mind about the team’s chances to make the NCAA tournament. The Illini had trouble scoring in the first place, so losing their leading scorer certainly wasn’t going to help. In the first six games without Rice, Illinois kept its head above water, going 3-3. This was largely due to the emergence of Malcolm Hill. The sophomore had shown flashes of talent in his short time in Champaign, but in Rice’s absence, Hill showed why he appears to be an absolute stud. Fellow sophomore Kendrick Nunn also proved to be a solid scorer. About an hour before Illinois was going to take on Penn State, a press release came out. This was not a fun press release about bobbleheads or fireworks. This press release stated Rice and fellow guard Aaron Cosby were suspended indefinitely for violating team rules. They had recovered from their injuries, but would not return anytime soon. Illinois beat Penn State that day, and Groce stayed true to his announcement, repeating that his players would be suspended indefinitely. College basketball is wacky, especially in the Big Ten. To make a long story short, Illinois is 3-0 since the suspension. It beat Penn State and Rutgers at home, and traveled to East Lansing to take down Michigan State. Wacky. At the time of writing this mailbag, nothing
has been announced about whether Rice and Cosby will return from their suspensions Thursday night against Michigan. Groce sat them against Penn State and Rutgers, which wasn’t surprising. But sitting them for a tough road matchup against the Spartans sent the loudest message. When Rice returns, I would use him off the bench. Don’t panic, Rice is still a lethal scorer and an important piece for this team. I think it might be risky to break up a starting five that has been effective. Nunn, Hill, Jaylon Tate, Leron Black and Nnanna Egwu have built strong chemistry. They have been fun to watch and brought the team back from the dead in terms of NCAA tournament discussion. Now imagine, the first man off the bench: the train, the bull, the beast that is Rice. He will still play plenty of minutes. His presence will let primary scorers Hill and Nunn not have to play the entire game, which, believe me, is a good thing. Sit back, relax and watch the Illini win the NCAA tournament with Rayvonte Rice coming off the bench. Alan asks: Will Northwestern ever make it to the big dance? There are two ways I could answer this question. I could tell you about my hatred for Northwestern athletics. Every Northwestern student that I met has a superiority complex (OK, most students I have met). Yes, you go to an outstanding school, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that your basketball program is
historically awful. You are the only Big Ten team to have never made the NCAA tournament (even Rutgers has been there). The other way I can answer this question is using an unbiased, journalistic approach. I could tell you that head coach Chris Collins is beginning to bring in some solid recruits and that the tide is turning in Evanston. I will attempt the objective approach for as long as I can. Ok, so Northwestern went 9-4 in nonconference play with their supposedly improved roster. That’s uh, not great. Well, maybe the Wildcats put it all together for conference play? I’m just going to glance at their schedule for a second, let’s see ... they beat Rutgers in their first conference game. Hey! That’s something. Sure, Rutgers is the worst team in the Big Ten, but a win’s a win, right? After that Rutgers game, they lost nine games in a row, leading us up to today. The Wildcats have actually played some tough games and lost multiple heartbreakers this season. I’ll give credit where credit is due, and they appear to be playing a tougher style of basketball than they ever have. Why has Northwestern lost so many heartbreakers this season? Why have they not been able to get over the hump that is the NCAA tournament? Simple. Because they are Northwestern, and Northwestern will never make the NCAA tournament.
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Illinois’ Malcolm Hill makes a jump shot over Michigan State’s Denzel Valentine in the second half on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich. The Fighting Illini won, 59-54.
The final question I have is for myself: Sam asks: Sam, oh mighty mailbag author, what was the greatest Twitter battle to ever occur in the history of time? Well, Sam, this is pretty simple. The greatest Twitter battle to ever occur in history was when Champaign Mayor Don Gerard battled it out with ESPN commentator Dan Dakich
over a controversial call in the Illinois vs. Michigan State game. Seriously, props to Mayor Gerard for not only providing excellent entertainment on a Saturday afternoon, but also for donating to Dakich’s charity to show it was all in good fun.
Sam is a senior in Media. He can be reached at sshermn2@dailyillini.com and on Twitter @Sam_Sherman5.
New women’s gymnastics assistant leads to quick success BY ASHLEY WIJANGCO STAFF WRITER
The Illinois women’s gymnastics team has only competed in five meets this season, but that’s been enough to prove the Illini’s worth as an uneven bars team. Bars is the only event the Illini have scored a 49 or higher on every meet so far this season. They even tied the fourth-best bars score in program history in Saturday’s win over Minnesota at Huff Hall with a 49.375. This recent success is largely attributed to assistant coach Jacob Lee. Lee, Illinois’ bars coach, was hired in July after former associate head coach
Jay Santos left the program to become the head coach at Eastern Michigan. Previously, Lee spent two years as an assistant coach for Iowa’s women’s gymnastics program. He left because of the Illinois women’s gymnastics program’s potential, the chance to be part of a team that can contend for both Big Ten and NCAA Championships and the opportunity to work with head coach Kim Landrus. “After my interview, I just thought that everything really aligned,� Landrus said of her interview with Lee. “His coaching philosophies were such that I thought he would be a very good fit for our
program.� Lee is looking more and more like the right choice every meet with the bars scores Illinois has posted, but along the way, he has helped individual gymnasts succeed. In Illinois’ home opener against Central Michigan on Jan. 11, sophomore Sarah Lyons won the bars title with a 9.850 in her debut, making it her first collegiate title. The next weekend, Illinois swept the bars podium in its home opener against Rutgers. Senior Sunny Kato tied her career high on the event with a 9.925 to take first place. Sophomore Mary Jane Horth placed second with a 9.900, while Lyons scored another
9.850. Horth also won the bars titles in Illinois’ last two meets against Penn State and Minnesota. She set a career high each time, with her latest high being a 9.975. Before they’re able to succeed competitively, the gymnasts must go through different levels in training with Lee. “The first level would be difficulty, to make sure they all started at 10.0,� Lee said. “Once they have the difficulty, then it just depends on our meet schedule. So then I got to get them endurance-wise prepared for our meets, but then I also can’t burn them out. �
Whatever balance Lee has set appears to be for the best. He’s aware of the success Illinois has experienced on bars so far and feels he’s done a good job. The Illini are No. 8 in the GymInfo rankings for uneven bars. Interestingly enough, Lee didn’t intend on taking on a coaching career in gymnastics. He competed in the collegiate level for Minnesota, but coaching was just a backup plan when he graduated with an Applied Economics degree in 2007. Lee went on to work for Wells Fargo for about eight months, but realized he “hated sitting in front of a cubical for 40 hours a week.�
It was then that Lee started coaching. He began at TAGS Gymnastics in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, before heading to Iowa. Now, at Illinois, Lee is doing more than just making the gymnasts better technically. He has also pushed the Illini raise their expectations. “We are now a complete bar team, which I think is wonderful to be a part of,� Lyons said of what Lee has done for the team. “He knows what we’re capable of, and he won’t settle for anything less.�
Ashley can be reached at wijangc2@dailyillini.com and @wijangco12.
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