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Professor’s sudden death a shock to students stage talking with him.” The Economics DepartEconomics Professor ment sent out an email to Werner Baer passed away students within the departsuddenly from a brief ment offering its support illness Thursday. The and ensuring that the classannouncement was posted es that he taught would to the University Econom- continue “with minimal ics Department website. disruption.” “The Department and “His teaching assistants University have lost an are stepping up to lead the enormous contributor to courses under full faculthe common good: A talent- ty supervision,” the email ed scholar with a passion said. “All have worked with for teaching and research, Professor Baer extensiveand also simply a passion ly over time, and they have for life,” the the underpost said. standing “He never missed St udents and ability have voiced to carry out a lecture; the one his objectheir condolences tives for the time we had a guest course.” over different forms of Professor lecturer (Baer) was Baer social media was and around well known up there on stage campus. in the UniM at thew versity comtalking with him.” Bacon, a munity and had been junior in LAS, rememMATTHEW BACON a faculty JUNIOR IN LAS bers Baer member as an “old since 1974. school” proHe specialfessor who showed up to ized in Brazilian developevery lecture ready to mental economics and “was teach. a critical interlocutor on “I was incredibly Brazil’s economy.” shocked (to hear about his More information about death) because I knew he services for Professor Baer was an older professor, but will be announced, and when I had him he had no according to its website, the signs of any health con- Department of Economics cern,” Bacon said. “He nev- will likely hold a memorial er missed a lecture; the one in the near future. time we had a guest lecturer (Baer) was up there on news@dailyillini.com DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

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University students and Champaign-Urbana locals participate in the 5K running competition at the Japan House on Sunday morning.

Health center holds charity 5K Participants run to raise money for uninsured BY ASHNI GANDHI STAFF WRITER

Avicenna Community Health Center, a nonprofit organization protecting those without health insure or with poor coverage, hosted a 5K run raising money Sunday morning. The 150 participants included University students, Champaign-Urbana residents and other supporters of the cause. The center was created in Champaign with the intent to help those without insurance in the community. According to Avicenna’s website, its mission is to provide health care, promote health awareness and

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participated in the 5K during her freshman year. Now a senior, she hopes to make the 5K bigger and better. “Our goal is to help the clinic with outreach, making sure the University student body is incorporated into this organization as well,” Hussain said. Rashad Adil, intern at Avicenna and a junior in LAS, interned with the center’s nutritionist, Dr. Hany Youssef. Despite not getting paid for his work, he enjoys his time at the center. “I have a lot of interaction with the people who come in,” Adil said. “I have made valuable relationships with a bunch of people that I wouldn’t have made without this opportunity.” While the center was started by a local Muslim community, it has since evolved into an interfaith network with a focus on including students.

For the president of Avicenna, Irfan Ahmad, students get an opportunity to work with local physicians, specialists and other healthcare providers. “It benefits students in a way that they gain valuable experience in preparing for the next stage of their lives,” Ahmad said. “They interact and encounter demographics that they wouldn’t usually see if they were physicians.” The student body and clinic work hand-in-hand to provide service and raise awareness. Jeannelle Alford, runner of the 5k and student at the University, shows the importance of helping the campus community by donating to a good cause. “It is your community while at school, so you should try and do something for it,” said Alford.

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Illinois professor pens book on gay, black discrimination

Tia Mowry gives insightful talk to UI students

BY LAUREN SCAFIDI STAFF WRITER

BY CLAIRE HETTINGER AND JOE LONGO NEWS EDITORS

When Tia Mowry and her husband, fellow actor Cory Hardrict, enter a parking lot, they often turn left, even when the signs say to turn right. But this took Mowry years of getting used to. As a selfproclaimed “good-girl,” she still wants to follow the arrows that tell them to turn right. However, as Hardrict points out, they don’t tell you not to go left. So they do go left, and Hardrict usually finds the closer spot. Speaking to a crowd Thursday night as part of the Illini Union Board’s March Lecture Series, Mowry, one half of the name “Sister, Sister,” credited her determination to stand out as a factor in her long, successful career in television. “If right’s not working, if left’s not working, and if up’s not working, take that

engage in preventative care through screenings. Sadia Rahman, as the wife of one of the founders, said she has seen the group grow throughout the years. “They started out by meeting in our house in the dining room with a lot of people who had the vision,” Rahman said. “People invest a lot of time, effort, energy. Everyone believes in it and they all just want to help others.” This healthcare initiative was created in the Champaign area, but also integrates itself with the University. The Avicenna Student Initiative is the Resident Student Organization directly connected to the health center. The group provides volunteers, organizes events and brings awareness to the cause. Co-president of the student initiative, Shahnoor Hussain, talked about her interest in the cause. She

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Actress and producer Tia Mowry giving the first Illini Union Board lecture of the semester at the Illini Union on Thursday. 90-degree angle,” Mowry said. “But, always find some type of way to stay creative, to stay fresh — to do something different.” Mowry ended each question that she answered with advice, parlaying her life

stories as tips for the college audience. She discussed many things, from diversity on television to believing in yourself. Mowry even provided

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Gay, black men have been m a rg i n a l i z e d throughout history, which spurred University history professor Kevin Mumford to take action. “I have been working in the history of sexuality department since I was a graduate student, and one thing I noticed was that it was not very diverse,” Mumford said. “I just started to look for evidence and materials related to African-Americans and gay identity and gay issues, then my ideas just sort of snowballed.” Mumford just published his third book, titled “Not Straight, Not White: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis.” The book takes place from the March on Washington in 1963 to the AIDS crisis that peaked in the 1980s, he said. It focuses on black gay men and casts a wide net in looking at the way they have been represented and stigmatized in popular culture. Mumford writes about men who were very

famous, such as James Baldwin, and others who were just average people trying to find a sense of their own identities. For example, one of the activists he wrote about wanted to become a scholar and completed one year of the PhD program, but subsequently quit because he believed he couldn’t be who he wanted to be, Mumford said. “I think that can happen to students,” Mumford said. “They can become discouraged and it can affect their schoolwork when they don’t feel like they can be accepted — or feel like they have to hide an aspect of themselves for the fear they’ll be stigmatized.” This stigmatization continues. North Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi legislatures have all recently made efforts to pass various bills that some call discriminatory towards LGBTQ individuals. “In all kinds of cities, gay organizations would introduce this legislation that would say you can’t discriminate on the basis

of sexual orientation,” he said. “But the first time the cities introduced this legislature, they were pretty defeated.” The issue of gay rights is constantly going back and forth and solving it is something that takes a long time, Mumford said. He hopes the publication of his book will help inform people about the history of black gay men to help combat those negative stereotypes which result from a lack of information, he said. Because of this, Mumford will incorporate the book in his own curriculum. He said his objective is to try to reach undergraduate students by having his book assigned for courses in history of sexuality, African-American history and U.S. history. Mumford said he hears students throwing around some anti-gay slurs in conversations on campus. “I’m hoping people realize this is 2016, this is supposed to be a new time,” Mumford said.

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Student Senate creates committee to assess interest BY LILLY MASHAYEK STAFF WRITER

The University may begin to look for a new mascot, depending on the findings from an exploratory committee. The committee, created by the Illinois Student Senate, is not officially launching a search to create a new mascot, but simply assessing interest from students, faculty and the University community. “The committee’s job is not to pick a new mascot,” said committee co-chair Alex Villanueva, junior in LAS. “Our job is to kind of survey the different constituents that are involved in a mascot discussion about whether or not now is the time to do a mascot search.” Villanueva stressed that this does not mean that a new mascot will be picked at all. “Is this the time for a new mascot?” he asked. “We are testing the waters.” Currently, the committee is meeting with different University groups to discuss their various perspectives. They have met with several groups so far, including student athletes, the marching band and alumni and plan to meet with more in the coming weeks. Friday, the committee held a meeting where members of the public were invited to voice their concerns

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Ron Lewis addresses the crowd members at the Illinois Student Senate Meeting on Tuesday. about beginning the process of getting a new mascot. Howard Wakeland, former University faculty member, said he would prefer to forego a mascot all together. “I am not for a mascot, I am for an image that will depict the University of Illinois. I think that’s important, I think history is important — more than you may think,” he said. “Whatever selection you make

I are at a crossroads,” Hoot said. “We just got a new athletic director in Josh Whitman, we just hired a new coach in Lovie Smith and we have kind of a new mantra which is the ‘we will win’ mantra.” With this emphasis on new beginnings, now is the perfect time to move forward with having a new symbol or having a new mascot, he said. As for how long it may be

“I think we’re at a point where a lot of kids at this school would like to have something tangible at the athletic events.” MARK SCHAER

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should be done by students and faculty and staff.” Derek Hoot, junior in LAS and member of the Illini men’s wheelchair basketball team, said the University should move forward with picking a mascot. “The (Division of Intercollegiate Athletics), and the athletics department at U of

until a new mascot is officially picked, Mark Schaer, junior in business and committee co-chair, said there is no defined timeline. “Our committee itself will be done in a couple weeks,” Schaer said. “If we were to move forward with this, we don’t have a specific timeline because that would be

an administration thing.” However, Schaer said that there is a void that has been needed to be filled since the Chief was officially retired in 2007. “I think we’re at a point where a lot of kids at this school would like to have something tangible at the athletic events,” Schaer said. As for the rumor of “Sassy the Squirrel” becoming the official school mascot, Villanueva said that will most likely not be the case. He said Sassy is currently serving as an unofficial placeholder until a permanent replacement can be found. “I think it’s even more conducive right now, we have a new athletic director, we have a new football coach, we have reaffirmed our belief in our men’s basketball coach,” Villanueva said. “So maybe right now is the time to move forward.” The committee will also have a meeting Friday, April 8 for students to come share their thoughts on the possibility of a new mascot.

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TIA MOWRY advice to a set of twins who were struggling with a partner not being able to tell them apart. She gave a look and said to drop the man. But she noted that the place she learned the most about herself wasn’t on the red carpet or even in Hollywood — but in college.

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State Sen. Scott Bennett, State Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Gordy Hulten lead a discussion on the future of automatic voter registration in Illinois on March 31.

Officials discuss implementing automatic voter registration BY CLAIRE TEXTOR STAFF WRITER

A public forum was held at the Illini Union to discuss automatic voter registration last Thursday, March 31. Students at the University and members of the community gathered to express their curiosity and qualms with the voting process. Voters would automatically be registered to vote in their new district whenever they update their address with the state, if it becomes law. “Essentially it means that every time you update your information with the Secretary of State’s office, the information gets put in a master database and forwarded to local election administrators so we can keep the voter registration address up to date,” said Gordy Hulten, Champaign County Clerk. This system has already been implemented in other states such as Oregon and California. “It is a very simple process, and in reality should exist already,” said Carol Ammons, member of the Illinois House of Representatives. “Unfortunately, we haven’t been as progressive in technology. The govern-

ment’s talking about how to fix some of our technology roles in the state of Illinois.” However, there are financial and technological limitations within the state which are impeding the progression of this bill. “It will cost a significant amount of money,” Hulten said. Concerns about automatic registration led to discussion on the voting system and voters’ mentality in the United States. “In the primary election, we just had almost 60,000 votes. 7,000 of those were election day registrations,” Hulten said. “We need more technical equipment, better training for our election judges and more judges to avoid some of the lines that we saw at the primary election”. Despite increasing turnouts, many registered voters don’t exercise their liberty on election day. The panel was asked their opinions on why the voting rate is so low in America compared to other developed nations. “In many other nations where you have higher turnout, you have a longer period of time to vote. Often it’s weeks or months where you can cast your vote,” said

Scott Bennett, Illinois State Senator. “In our presidential elections, which start three or four years out, there’s a malaise or apathy that comes along with that. People pretty much hate all the candidates by the time the election comes around,” Bennett said. Despite America’s lower turnout, legislators are focused on making the process easier and more convenient for those who do come out on voting day. “I’m excited about the legislation and the negotiations that will take place in the next few months to try to get us at least one step further towards a universal registration process,” Ammons said. “In Champaign County, we want to make it so that every eligible voter has the ability to vote. That’s always been our commitment,” Ammons said. Though the initial costs of automatic registration are high, in the long run, it would reduce the number of people and steps involved in the process. “(Automatic registration) requires an investment and I think the investment is worth it,” said Ammons.

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“I wanted to discover myself. I wanted to find out who I was. You don’t really know that, unless you have all of these possibilities in front of you,” she said. Until she attended college at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Mowry’s life was comfortable. She was surrounded by her parents and siblings. Her drill sergeant mother gave up her military career to let Mowry and her twin sister Tamera focus on acting. This decision ultimately led to their breakout role in the WB sitcom “Sister, Sister” in 1994. “Growing up, my parents were very happy with my sister and I and even my brother pursuing our dreams,” she said. “But what was more important to them than that, was our integrity, our character.” But for Mowry, it was the freedom of college — specifically studying abroad — where she took her parents’ wisdom and matured on her own. “So there I was growing up into this woman. I traveled abroad, I was dating, I was cheated on, I got hurt, so I say this to say, I was experiencing life as this young wom-

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with communities across the country encouraged to take up action to combat sexual assault. The University, Parkland College and the ChampaignUrbana communities will be hosting a range of events in efforts to raise awareness. Molly McLay, assistant director of the Women’s Resource Center, said that this year’s theme, ‘We Care,’ aims to send a message to the community that sexual assault is not tolerated and perpetrators will be held accountable. “We care about any sexual assault, survivor and creating a campus and community where sexual assault isn’t tolerated,” she said. “(We want our) community members to stand up and intervene when they see things that aren’t okay, and recognize consent is a really important thing to discuss and be valued.” The Red Flag Campaign kickoff event, where red flags will be planted around the Main and Engineering Quads, is about drawing attention to red flags people see in relationships in everyday life, and learning the skills to intervene and help prevent sexual assault. The event was initially postponed from March 31 due to the rain, but the Army and Air Force ROTC will be hosting the rescheduled event. Tatyana Fazlalizadeh will be a keynote speaker at Allen Hall on April 12 to talk about her campaign ‘Stop Telling Women to Smile’, which will open up discussion on street harassment and its connection to rape and sexan,” she said.

A new game — life after “Sister, Sister” It was not until seven years after “Sister, Sister” ended that Mowry landed her next television role in BET’s “The Game”. But not everyone wanted her for the role — not even herself. With her signature loud, deep laugh, Mowry recounted how Hardrict helped reassure her that she was right to audition. Building on her college experiences, she wanted to showcase her abilities in a more mature role. “I had to fight for that role, because everybody was like ‘Oh, that’s the girl from ‘Sister, Sister’,” Mowry said. Because of her drive, she has become something of a television jack-of-all trades. Mowry has worked on everything from sitcoms to reality television. But now, she said she is showcasing her true self. “I don’t do it just for fame, or for money,” she said. “Everything that I do, I have to be passionate about it.”

Moving forward — “Tia Mowry at Home,” “Mistresses” and “Rosewood” While reminiscing on the importance cooking had on her childhood — her family often made dinners together because they could not afford take-out — Mowry discussed her Cooking Channel show “Tia Mowry at Home.” “My mom told me this: She said, ‘no matter what job you have, if you are passionate about it, you will find success’,” Mowry said.

ual assault. In addition to Student Senate members’ efforts encouraging students to take the ‘It’s On Us’ pledge at events, there will also be several outlets for survivors to come forward and share their stories. One such event is ‘Take Back the Night’ on April 28, which is one of the longest standing events in the community. Survivors, supporters and general members of the community march together starting at Lincoln Square Mall to campus on Green Street. “The night is often associated with violence and violence against women,” McLay said. “‘Take Back the Night’ is the idea of survivors and supporters marching together to reclaim a time of day that’s been associated with violence and disempowerment, and empower themselves. (It’s a) space where survivors can share their stories and heal. It’s really an incredible experience.” A wide array of events will be taking place throughout the month of April, and the efforts and involvement of many different resources and student organizations on campus are aiming to really send a message to the community. “Sexual assault may be something that not everyone thinks they can relate to, but it’s very likely that you know someone who has experienced sexual assault,” McLay said. “We all have a responsibility to make a safer (community) and make sure that we all care about each other.”

vhenni2@dailyillini.com So she’s taken this advice and she only takes roles she is passionate about. She can currently be seen recurring on cable dramas in both Fox’s drama “Rosewood” and this summer on ABC’s “Mistresses.” But these new dramatic roles hold a different importance — they are personal. Notably “Sister, Sister” and “The Game” occurred on cable channels, but her two new programs are on broadcast networks. “They were networks that catered to African-Americans. Which is great and awesome, but I am seeing a change in that,” Mowry said. Rather, Mowry wants to see herself and all people represented on television screens. “I want to be able to watch a television show and be able to say ‘oh my gosh, I relate to that’,” Mowry said. Finding success — more than just a child star Mowry’s flair for inspirational anecdotes stems from other women sharing them with her. She said she wants to continue creating a community where people support each other. Life is hard enough as it is she said. Her advice to college students: Study the greats in your field. They aren’t great because they were handed everything in life, she said. They are great because they didn’t give up. “Once you’ve mastered how to constantly get up after being knocked 1,500 times, eventually somebody’s going to open up that door,” Mowry said. And sometimes that door is found by turning left in a parking garage.

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Students must eliminate lingering presence of the Chief GABRIEL COSTELLO Opinions columnist

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or the past nine years, we have been without a mascot here at the University of Illinois. However, while the Chief might not be dancing before basketball and football games anymore,

his image can still be seen across campus, perhaps most frequently on sweatshirts sold in commemoration of “Unofficial.” Although the University has made significant strides in removing the Chief from all official apparel, it cannot prevent some students from perpetuating the image of the Chief on campus. It would be nice to see the Univer-

sity crack down harder on pro-Chief groups when they arise, but the most important foundational changes regarding the Chief’s lingering presence on campus must occur at the student level. I refuse to entertain arguments that demand this tradition must be respected. The irony of demanding the University respect the history of

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a mascot that dates back to 1926 while disregarding thousands of years of Native American history is perplexing. I also refuse to accept the argument that the Chief honors the Illini tribe when time and time again, Native Americans have argued against the Chief. It is incredibly short-sighted to think that the sporting tradition of one university is more important than the history and wishes of a group of people. I understand that the University means a great deal to many people, and that being passionate about Illini athletics goes along with that, but appropriating Native American culture is unnecessary. In the 21st century, the University must continue to become more inclusive. It is a distinct juxtaposition to have the symbol of a well-regarded institution of higher education based in cultural appropriation. Until a new mascot is chosen, the Chief remains a central image of the University for many students and fans in the area. This is unacceptable. Let’s move the dial forward and choose a mascot to truly

represent this school. In the meantime, the burden of proof falls upon the student body here. There’s no better way to prove that we are truly broadening our understanding of the world than distancing ourselves from this symbol. Let me be clear: I want the University to have a distinct and memorable symbol. But I do not want our tradition to even entertain the possibility of causing pain to groups that have already been betrayed by the society at large. The image of Chief Illiniwek extends so far beyond the University, into the broader history of American and European treatment of Native Americans. That being said, it is clear that as recently as 2014, the continued prominence has caused a great deal of trauma for indigenous students here on campus. In particular, the story of Xochitl Sandoval is hard to ignore. In a letter sent to former Chancellor Phyllis Wise, Sandoval detailed at one point feeling suicidal as a result of the residual presence of the Chief here on campus. She urged the admin-

istration to ban apparel with the Chief’s image on campus. While I think by now it should be clear that I completely agree with her sentiment, I do not think it is realistic to ask this of the administration. Instead, a better course of action is for students to demand this of their peers. Those who are against the Chief need to be as vocal as those who support the Chief. Admittedly, it is easier to simply think about one’s personal experiences involving the Chief than a people’s long and painful history. Fans of the Illini may feel a sense of entitlement to the Chief because of connections formed in their youth, but those emotions can’t compare to the feelings the Chief has evoked for Native American students. But in the end, the history is what everyone here needs to remember. We are attending, first and foremost, an institution at which we learn. Often, learning can be disquieting, but it is necessary.

Gabriel is a sophomore in LAS. gcostel2@dailyillini.com

Lowering AP requirement unburdens high school students ISABELLA WINKLER Opinions columnist

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ost college students remember the agony of Advanced Placement test preparation, whether experiencing it fi rsthand or witnessing it. Endless study sessions and practice tests all led up to that dreaded week of nonstop test-taking. We regurgitated our knowledge of Mongolian imperialism, derivatives and DNA replication until we couldn’t tell the subjects apart. We memorized exactly what scores we needed on each exam to get college credit and when we fi nally

got our results, some were pleasantly surprised. Others fell short of their college’s standards. Here at the University, some classes used to require a score of four or five on the respective AP exam to receive credit. Now, thanks to a new Illinois law, public colleges are required to give credit for a three on an AP exam. This law takes some weight off the shoulders of high school students that are already under so much pressure to succeed. Some of us may have loaded up our high school schedules with AP classes in the hopes of standing out to colleges and brightening our résumé. But this involved a trade-off between good grades, getting enough sleep or hav-

ing a life outside of school. According to the American Psychological Association, 31 percent of teens report feeling overwhelmed and 30 percent report feeling depressed or sad as a result of stress. Between the pressure from schools to perform well on the ACT and maintain high GPAs, AP test scores are just another factor contributing to the overwhelming amount of stress in high schoolers’ lives. As of now, only 16 states award college credit for three on an AP exam. Hopefully, these states are setting the stage for the law to become universal. Some people might be worried that giving credit for all passing scores on AP exams will lower the

standards for college students, but the law actually promotes higher high school achievement. If students know that college credit will be more accessible, they will be encouraged to take more difficult, college-level AP classes. And they will enjoy these classes more without the pressure of receiving a near-perfect score on the exam. The law also makes college more accessible for students. At the University, the undergraduate base rate per credit hour is $409. If a student with a non-math major could receive credit for the University’s Calculus I class by passing the AP exam, he or she would save $2,045. College course require-

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he keynote address is nearly always the most anticipated part of any commencement ceremony. Aspiring students entering their respective fields are eager to change the world, looking for guidance from a commencement speaker who has already done so. The University announced Thursday that Jeff Huber will be the keynote speaker at the school’s May commencement ceremony. Huber is the CEO of Grail, a cancer research startup, and a former Google executive who graduated from the University in 1989. Huber is notable for helping develop Google Maps in his time with the technology giant before leaving to start Grail.

While Huber’s résumé is impressive, and is absolutely worthy of recognition by the University, the Editorial Board would’ve preferred a different commencement speaker who could have broken the trend of addresses from those with science and business backgrounds. Other Big Ten schools such as Michigan and Wisconsin have featured speakers such as President Barack Obama and Katie Couric, respectively. Both were not graduates and had no affiliation with the respective schools before they were slated to be keynote speakers. With visits from Sen. Bernie Sanders, Vice President Joe Biden and Associate Justice for the Supreme Court of the United States Sonia

Sotomayor, the status of the University has clearly risen in recent years. This should open up the opportunity for the University to attract more well-known keynote speakers. It should also allow the University to select from a more diverse group. Few University speakers have hailed from creative fields in the past several years, and this is something the University should explore further. While it’s important to acknowledge the success of the University’s engineering and business schools, there’s no need for nearly every keynote speaker over the past decade to represent those fields. If the University must go outside the alumni base to access an even higher tier

of speakers, then it should. Perhaps getting perspective from successful people outside the University’s reach would benefit students. None of this is to discredit Huber, or imply that he isn’t fully qualified to be the next great addition to the University’s history of commencement speakers. But it’s tempting to dream of Obama speaking in his first year out of office, or somebody of significant prestige from the entertainment or music industries. There are plenty of people who would love to speak at Illinois’ commencement. The University has proven it can attract big names, and its graduating students could benefit from a more diverse group of future commencement speakers.

ments tend to be rigid and don’t always allow for students to take classes critical to their majors from the start. As a prelaw student, I was forced to take a calculus class that I already took in high school because I didn’t get a 5 on the AP exam. If a student passes the AP exam for a class that is not going toward his or her major, it shouldn’t be required to take the class again at the University if the student already demonstrated his or her knowledge of the subject in high school. Students have to graduate with a specific number of credit hours, so if they could dedicate those hours to predominantly focus on their majors, this would save them time and

money. The new law could allow students to come into college with a larger amount of necessary credits, which is all the more important given the latest Monetary Award Program grant legislation, which cut state funding of grants for college students based on fi nancial need. If this legislation became universal, it would help take stress off high school students while still promoting hard work and achievement. At a point where college is becoming less and less affordable, this law is a stepping stone in making the path to college a smoother journey.

Isabella is a freshman in ACES. iwinkle2@dailyillini.com

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SUPERMAN LOSES HIS LUSTER IN NEW MOVIE While we won’t claim to be the foremost experts on comic books, it was difficult not to be a bit frustrated by the new blockbuster fi lm, “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In particular, the movie’s portrayal of Superman, who many will remember from childhood as a man with integrity, was completely off-kilter. Director Zach Snyder’s Superman, played by Henry Cavill, was a dark-hearted, horrifying weapon completely lacking the honorable intentions of every other Superman ever. Ben Affleck turned in a surprisingly respectable performance as Batman, but the movie’s overall theme and message were far too dark, even for a duel between two of history’s most powerful (fake) superheroes.

Ten years of University commmencement speakers 2015: Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2014: Colonel Michael Hopkins Alumnus, NASA Astronaut 2013: Shahid Khan Alumnus, Owner of Flex-N-Gate 2012: Cokie Roberts Journalist and Orion Samuelson - broadcaster 2011: William Daley Former White House Chief of Staff 2010: Timothy Shriver Chairman of Special Olympics 2009: Suze Orman Alumna, Author and financial advisor and Carl Schramm American entrepreneur 2008: Mannie Jackson Alumnus, Owner of Harlem Globetrotters 2007: Jawed Karim Alumnus, Co-founder of YouTube 2006: Thomas M. Siebel Alumnus, Founder of Siebel Systems

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NORTH CAROLINA DISCRIMINATION LAW FACES NATIONWIDE CRITICISM North Carolina’s new law that severely restricts gay and transgender individuals may cause them to stop receiving billions of dollars in federal aid. The new law, which prohibits the rights of gay and transgender individuals to a point where individuals would have to show their genitals to police officers to prove themselves, has caused a national uproar. The law is now under scrutiny of the federal government and could seriously cost the state. This law goes against equal rights and infringes on the quality of life for a large group of people living in North Carolina. The country as a whole is justifiably rallying against this law and showing their disapproval. North Carolina made their decision, and now they are paying the price.

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The Last Shadow Puppets preserve their image

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Arctic Monkeys lead vocalist Alex Turner performs during day one of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2014. JAKE VALENTINE Staff writer

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hen The Last Shadow Puppets released their debut record, “The Age of the Understatement,” both frontmen were in two very different points of their

careers. Alex Turner had reached massive European success with his first two Arctic Monkeys albums while Miles Kane was working with his then-struggling band, The Rascals. Fast forward eight years, and The Last Shadow Puppets have fi nally released a follow-up to

their debut, titled “Everything You’ve Come To Expect.” A lot has happened over those eight years for the two frontmen. Arctic Monkeys released three more albums and successfully broke America with their latest LP “AM,” propelling Turner into indie-rock stardom. Meanwhile, Miles Kane launched his solo

career and released two albums that both accumulated commercial success. Clearly, both Alex Turner and Miles Kane are on their game. Even though The Last Shadow Puppets is considered a side project for both men, “Everything You’ve Come To Expect” is nothing short of their usual brilliance. The record starts off

with “Aviation,” a tune that could easily fit into the opening scene of a James Bond movie. The Last Shadow Puppets make everything sound mysterious; this is clear in “Aviation,” with Kane’s effortlessly cool voice as an addictive guitar riff carries the song from start to fi nish. “Aviation” is followed by “Miracle Aligner,” a track that could have been on the tracklist for the last Arctic Monkeys record. Turner’s voice on “Miracle Aligner” may be the brightest spot on the album. The track has an infectious melody that you’ll struggle to get out of your head for a while. It’s the most simple yet beautiful song off the record. Pinpointing a specific genre for The Last Shadow Puppets is hard. Most tracks have an old school 1960s- and 1970s-type feel, mixed with the sexy and smooth crooning vocals of Turner and Kane. Another element that separates The Last Shadow Puppets from other indierock bands of the modern day is their incredible poetic lyrics. On “The Element Of Surprise” we hear Turner describe his epic pursuit for a lover who’s playing hard to get. Turner’s ability to tell a story through his lyrics is second to none and has been a staple of his songwriting since the beginning. On “Sweet Dreams, TN” we hear The Last Shadow Puppets make their case for a classic love bal-

lad. Turner channels his inner Elvis as we hear him belt out “You’re the first day of spring, with a septum piercing. Little Miss Sweet Dreams, Tennessee.” “Sweet Dreams, TN” is one of the softer tracks of the record but still fits within the style of the album. It’s a classic Alex Turner love song that comes full circle when a string quartet fi nds its way into the chorus. Many songs off “Everything You’ve Come To Expect” are hit or miss. Tracks like “Bad Habits” and “Used To Be My Girl” fail to capture the appeal as well as the suave feel of almost every other song on the album. At times, hearing what The Last Shadow Puppets are trying to convey throughout the record can be tough. Songs in the mid to latter half of the album don’t necessarily flow from one to another and ultimately make the record difficult to listen to from front to back. The Last Shadow Puppets’ second LP is essentially what one would expect from both Alex Turner and Miles Kane after eight years: a solid record filled with catchy melodies, beautiful songwriting, and exceptional musicianship. “Everything You’ve Come To Expect” is a worthy follow-up to their debut and should help the group expand over to the U.S. Rating: 7.5/10

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Education Justice Project frees incarcerated minds BY ELYSSA KAUFMAN

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tations of incarceration did not stop him from liberating his mind. While serving a sentence at Danville prison he was given a chance to further his education through the Education Justice Project. Through literature and social movement classes, Walker went from prisoner to student. “This program helped change my perspective in the sense that it gave me a different outlook,” Walker said. The University’s College of Education facilitates the Education Justice Project. The program allows University students and faculty members to teach classes at the Danville prison. “Getting to know the people and see that they were genuine in their cause, it expanded my mind,” Walker said. “The education made me more aware and more willing to engage with different cultures and different mindsets.”

Rebecca Ginsburg is one of the co-founders and directors of the Education Justice Project. After teaching in a prison during her graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, she found inspiration for this project and started it in 2005 at the Danville prison. The EJP program is run by the College of Education with the help of faculty, students and the community. “I am truly grateful for the people in the College of Education for the organization leadership,” Ginsburg said. By law, most states have to provide basic education to people who are incarcerated, but this program offers inmates more. The EJP offers credit courses as well as extra-curricular opportunities like tutoring and writing workshops. Ginsburg explained that the Project not only works

in the prison, but offers programs within the community for people who have finished their sentences — and are on the “outside.” The EJP offered access to computers. Walker said most other individuals in prison do not have that opportunity. “The program creates a community that is supportive of each other and accountable for one another,” Ginsburg said. “We can continue to do this work so the inmates still feel pushed or motivated. Because of that they can continue that connection to strive to continue their education programs like EJP.” “I thought it was really meaningful to teach people who otherwise would not have access to higher education,” Ginsburg said.

The Instructors Jim Sosnowski, a graduate student in Education, has volunteered for five years with the EJP as a teacher trainer in the English language program. He explained that in

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the program, incarcerated men are teaching other incarcerated men English as a second language. “Volunteering in the prison has furthered my education by helping me to think about and question the assumptions about life and education that I bring into the classroom with me and carry with me on a daily basis,” Sosnowski said. Sosnowski explained that he is frequently asked why the men in prison choose to gain an education through EJP. He learned the answer when speaking to one of the inmates. “He talked about how education made him a better person, and that he has learned that he could be a positive influence to other men in the prison,” Sosnowski said. “And how when he was released, he hoped to be able to help change the world and make it a better place.”

EJP alumni engagement While out of prison, Walker is able to stay involved with

EJP. One of his experiences outside of prison was speaking on a panel, which he said allowed him to add to the conversation. “Those panels allowed us to sit down and speak about the impact of incarceration,” Walker said. “We were asked different questions, and it was impactful because who better than to ask about incarceration there than an individual that was incarcerated?” He explained that he feels high school students sometimes fail in society and education systems and are pushed into the criminal justice system. Walker said after leaving the prison, he not only had the opportunity of being a student and alumni, but he also had the opportunity to work with the faculty and staff on new projects outside of the prison. As an alumni of the program, Walker will participate in a expo to bring awareness to higher education in prison and how it can reform someone’s life.

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Walker now runs a business called Head 2 Toe Fitness, which he has been operating for five years. Not only is Walker an entrepreneur, he is also a psychology major at a local college and continues to be in touch with EJP. He stays connected through alumni meetings, community-based events and an upcoming expo. “EJP made us feel human; prison makes you feel inhumane with limited social contact,” Walker said. “You’re in a fishbowl being in prison; you can think something might work but it’s not applicable to the free world,” he said. “To have someone there to bounce ideas off at EJP is a nice touch. It was more than just education; it was life skills.”

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A Night at Cracked Looking into the food truck routine BY MARA SHAPIRO STAFF WRITER

If you have ever been to Joe’s Brewery or have walked down Fifth Street at night, you have probably seen the Cracked food truck. Known for its savory breakfast selections, the truck is a campus favorite for late-night eating. When students receive their freshoff-the-grill Morning Benders, they don’t realize how much goes on behind the ordering window. On March 31, the four men in the truck, all dressed in casual clothing and aprons, are assistant general manager Dylan Anderson, night manager Mike Brown, Daniel Vermillion and Eric Cain, who is working his first night on the job. At 11:30 p.m., the guys are standing at their stations and blasting rap music. Vermillion is preparing eggs and tater tots, Cain is manning the window, Brown is working the grill and Anderson is in charge of the expo station where he delivers food to the customers. The truck is tiny, with the grill and cooking stations on the wall opposite the window. On the grill, Brown has slices of bread and bacon sitting, waiting for a hungry customer to arrive and order a sandwich. As the smell of fried potatoes fi lls the air, Brown explains t h at he sets up the bread and hash brow ns early as a

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means of efficiency. Next to the grill is the truck’s cooler, where the condiments and toppings are stored, making it easy to put together orders. Weekend nights are the busiest for Brown, who works six nights a week. Even though the total of 14 workers at Cracked are trained to be able to work any of the food stations, Brown fi nds the grill to be his favorite because it keeps him focused. Despite loving the grill, Brown has no cooking background. “This is the most I’ve spent in a kitchen area my entire life,� he said. By midnight, the truck starts to see more customers waiting in line. Brown said that sometimes the quaintness of the truck can weigh on the workers when they are under pressure in such tight quarters. If the person manning the grill does not hear the order from the window or expo worker, a touch screen by the cooler shows the order from the register’s computer system, making it pretty impossible to mess up. And it doesn’t just get hectic inside of the truck. Cracked is situated outside a fraternity and bar and is a few steps away from Green Street, so the guys see a lot of interesting behavior. “People cut lines. We deal with a lot of intoxicated people,� Brown said. “It’s always ‘how drunk are the people going to be tonight?’� Vermillion agrees that intoxicated customers can be an interesting part of the job. “It can be hard to take a drunk kid’s order,� Vermillion said. Anderson has been a Cracked employee for two years and has seen his fair share of “crazy and amazing experiences.� “I’ve had some people come up and order things not on the menu; others will try to get on the truck and want to work,� Anderson said. “There was an incident where we were so busy that our line blocked an alley way and police got called for crowd control. That was pretty exciting. Most of the time, the crazy just comes from the customers.� Vermillion, who has been an employee for six months, said witnessing his fi rst Unofficial has shown him how crazy University students can get. “I’ve never seen so many drunk kids in my life, and that tends to make the job crazy. The weirdest thing I saw was people stealing odd items like shopping carts

From left: Mike Brown, Daniel Vermillion, Dylan Anderson and Eric Cain. and our sriracha hot sauce bottles,â€? Vermillion said. Even though the guys have seen some wild events while working, they revel in the chaos and try to make the Cracked truck’s atmosphere relaxed and welcoming for students. Vermillion really enjoys being able to choose the truck’s music. “You don’t always get to listen to your favorite music every night at work. It makes the nights a little easier,â€? he said. And all the hard work and effort the workers put in to create this student-friendly zone does not go unnoticed. The guys know who their regular customers are and look forward to bantering with them while they cook their food. Nick Havens, senior in AHS, has been a Cracked fan since his sophomore year. His favorite menu item is the Sloppy JosĂŠ, comprised of chorizo, guacamole, fried egg, hash browns and homemade bacon onion jam. "(Cracked is) always conveniently located when I need them the most. Their food is absolutely amazing,â€? Havens said. “My soul needs the Sloppy JosĂŠ like my body needs oxygen.â€? Havens believes Cracked has become a part of campus culture. “I don’t think you’ve truly experienced what it means to be an Illini if you haven’t had Cracked,â€? he said. Molly Novotney, junior in ACES, is another regular customer at Cracked. She has been a fan since her sophomore year as well and enjoys that the truck is right outside one of her favorite bars, Joe’s. “I really love breakfast food. The only inconvenience is that it’s not usually easy to eat on the go, and

it’s not always available at all times,� Novotney said. Novotney’s favorite menu item is the Morning Bender with bacon, which is made out of cheddar cheese, a fried egg, cream cheese and hash browns. “I love all the cheese and greasy goodness that goes into it,� she said. (Cracked) is one of my favorite places to eat and I’ll miss it after graduation next year.� Although the truck has only been open for a little less than five years, it has accumulated a large following. As the assistant general manager, Anderson has really gotten the chance to see Cracked grow. “We are running more efficiently as a company and are able to put out food quicker while still providing a quality product,� Anderson said. “Personally, I have learned a lot about the process of starting and operating a business in the food industry and have seen the company grow into what it is today ... We are able to handle larger crowds and sell more food now.� Anderson enjoys being a part of the administration. “I play a part in nurturing our future success. It’s cool to be able to brainstorm ideas and see them come to fruition,� he said. In contrast to Anderson’s years of work experience, Cain had just fi nished his trial period at Cracked and was able to become an official employee Thursday. Cain said the night really wasn’t that strenuous for him, but he did have to learn how to set up all of the different sandwich orders. “I really am familiar with food service jobs. It was a lot of the same stuff, just in

a different setting,� he said. “But I like the atmosphere a lot more than my other jobs I’ve had so far.� He also had no issues with University students. “The customers were honestly easy to deal with,� Cain said. Even though Cain, Brown, Anderson and Vermillion are not University students, Anderson said students are welcome to approach the truck and ask to apply to work; the application is via email, and a prospective Cracked employee must go through a trial training period before being officially hired. “It doesn’t work out for everyone,� Anderson said. While working the night shift can be draining, the guys all seem to love their jobs. “There is this stigma that it sucks to work in the food industry, but it’s the exact opposite. It is stressful at times, but it is very rewarding to be able to serve and to make people happy,� Anderson said. “It’s not all work when you love what you do. There’s a lot of love and pleasure that comes from serving, not just in the food industry, but in all aspects of life.�

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ovie Smith began his time as Illinois football’s head coach Friday with a little bit of nostalgia. To the team’s practice music playlist, he added some old-school R&B, which mixed with the players’ choices of rap and hip-hop. His control of the music was representative of how he ran practice — he made his presence felt, but wasn’t overbearing. After the practice, players and assistant coaches commented on the upbeat tempo and agreed that the first few practices are all about feeling out the dozens of new relationships these Illini are forming. So, with that in mind, here are a few of my observations — broken down by position — from the first weekend of Illini practice.

Receivers and tight ends Mike Dudek’s return is right under Lovie’s arrival on everyone’s list of 2016 Illini stories, and boy did he look good to start the spring. The sophomore scampered all over the field Friday night without a brace on his knee and without hesitation. By the end of the 2015 season, he was sprinting up the tunnel to the locker room after games, and he flashed some serious speed in Friday’s return to the turf. In a kickoff contain drill with two defenders approaching him, he shimmied, stuck his foot in the ground and cut to the sideline all in one motion. He wasn’t touched, despite the defenders clawing at him from a few feet away. That’s exciting if you’re an Illini fan.

Senior Justin Hardee, the other receiver who missed last season because of an injury, also looked strong in his first action back with the team. He scored the longest touchdown of the day in the team period, racing past a cornerback with ease and snagging a Wes Lunt bomb. Andrew Davis was running as the team’s top tight end for much of the day, because last year’s top guy, Tyler White, is still recovering from a torn ACL. Davis appeared to have put on weight since last year, his first since transferring from junior college. Increased durability for the tight ends, many of whom were injured last season, would be a major plus. Something to note: The top four receivers appear to be some combination of Dudek, Hardee, junior Malik Turner and senior D.J. Taylor, but don’t be surprised if Desmond Cain makes himself known when the fall rolls around. The sophomore might be the fastest player on the team, and fast guys have a way of making their way onto the field. If his hands and brain run at the same speed as his feet, he’ll be in for a good year.

Running backs Ke’Shawn Vaughn bulked up this winter. If the sophomore is to be the Big Ten lead back most people think he can be, he’s going to have to be durable, and added muscle is a good start to that. He cramped up on a run toward the end of the cold practice, which turned out to be nothing noteworthy, but gave everyone in attendance a good scare for a few seconds. Redshirt freshman Dre Brown also looked good in his return to the field.

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Joe Spencer snaps the ball to Wes Lunt during Illinois football’s first spring practice Friday. Spencer is flanked by Gabe Megginson and Nick Allegretti, who are likely new starters on Illinois’ offensive line. He ‘ll be running mostly as the 1B option to Vaughn’s 1A.

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The fall may hold the onfield arrival of Tim Beckman’s top recruit, Gabe Quarterbacks MegginNot a son, who (Lovie’s) control of the lot to note redshirted 2015. here. Wes music was representative The first Lunt can still throw line durof how he ran practice the football ing team really well. was, — he made his presence drills But if from left this team to right, known. is to make Aust i n a b owl Sch midt, game, he’s Meggingoing to have to be a strong son, Joe Spencer, Nick leader as well as a guy with Allegretti and Christian a good arm. Early-enrollee DiLauro. Eli Peters looked a little cold Schmidt, Spencer and in his Champaign debut, but DiLauro started part or all the Florida native seemed to of last season, and Allegretfit right in with the group. ti saw action in a bunch of

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different roles, so Megginson can solidify this unit’s strength. The unit continues to look more and more like a real Big Ten group, but must improve on last season’s poor run blocking.

Defensive line This is the team’s top unit. Even with the graduation of Jihad Ward, the d-line will be very strong come fall. They have at minimum seven guys that should contribute, and the top four — Chunky Clements, Rob Bain, Carroll Phillips and Dawaune Smoot, are all strong enough to start on most Big Ten teams.

Linebackers The lack of a certain bearded man from Ohio is odd, because Mason Monehim was a mainstay in the starting lineup. Still, college careers are four years long, and he’s off to become a dentist. Senior Mike Svetina is wearing No. 40 now, which is a switch from his old 34. He, sophomore Tre Watson and senior James Crawford ran with the first group Friday, but no one stood out. The arrival of Gimel President from Auburn may help, but he won’t get here until August, when top recruit Dele’ Harding will also show up.

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Return to Eichelberger brings UI mixed finishes BY DRAKE PENA STAFF WRITER

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Illini pitcher J.D. Nielsen during Illinois’ victory over Wright State at Illinois field on June 1.

UI baseball drops series to Nebraska BY COLE HENKE STAFF WRITER

Illinois baseball lost both the game and its weekend series in Nebraska on Sunday. The Cornhuskers (19-8, 5-1 Big Ten) beat the Illini (1114, 3-3 Big Ten) 9-7, handing freshman pitcher Cole Bellair his first loss of the season in the process. Entering the Sunday’s matchup, Bellair had given up just five runs in 27 and two-thirds innings. Despite his consistency, the rookie was tagged for seven in just five innings in the rubber match. “(Bellair) was behind in the count a lot today,” head coach Dan Hartleb said. “When you are putting guys on base that didn’t earn it, it is very hard to win at a high level. He just struggled throwing strikes.” Bellair’s control issues started early and plagued him through his whole outing. After the Cornhuskers went three-up three-down in the first inning, Bellair gave up a single and walked two to load the bases in the second. Bellair walked four batters in his third start. All four of those batters went on to score. Neither of the Illini’s two veterans in the bullpen — seniors Nick Blackburn and J.D. Nielsen — could keep the Cornhuskers off the board. Each gave up one run in less than an inning of work. The Illini offense scored

21 runs in the three-game series against the Cornhuskers. The seven runs per game was the most the Illini had averaged in a game all season. Senior infielder Michael Hurwitz led the Illini on offense Sunday. He batted two-for-four with two RBI’s. A double in the top of the fourth got him both of his RBIs, and kept an Illini two-out rally going. The Illini scored four runs in the fourth, all with two outs. “All weekend I felt like my swing was getting better,” Hurwitz said. “I saw a lot of fastballs. I figured some stuff out and saw the ball well. Then the ball just fell right for me.” Hartleb said while it was nice to see the Illini put some runs up on the board, he thought his team could do a better job making contact. The Cornhuskers pitching staff struck out nine Illini batters — the most strikeouts for the Illini since their March 13 game against Coastal Carolina (13). Strikeouts really hurt the Illini in the top of the ninth when they were down 9-7. They had already scored one run in the final frame and had runners on first and second with only one out. However, they could not capitalize as both Doran Turchin and Luke Shilling struck out to end the game. Nebraska has the most conference wins in the Big Ten right now at five while

Nebraska 9 Illinois 7

Summary: Freshman pitcher Cole Bellair got tagged for seven runs in five innings pitched, and the Illini could never make up the ground. Key Performer: Senior Michael Hurwitz went three-for-four for the Illini with two RBIs. Hidden Stat: Entering Sunday, Bellair had only given up five runs in 27 and two-thirds innings of work. Up Next: Eastern Illinois, April 5, Illinois Field the Illini sit in the middle of the pack at seventh. The biggest margin of victory for either team this weekend was two runs, and even though Nebraska came away with the series win, he still believes his team can be one of the top teams in the Big Ten. “I wasn’t very impressed with Nebraska’s pitching,” Hartleb said. “They did a good job offensively, especially in clutch situations, but if we do our job at all this weekend, we win two games and we had opportunities (on Sunday) too. I think we can be a team who can contend if we get our minds right.”

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The Illinois softball team is adapting to its home field after spending much of its season on the road. The team’s past six games have been played at Eichelberger field, bringing mixed results. This past weekend, the team squared off against Rutgers, winning one of its three contests. The Illini are 5-3 at home this season, giving them a .625 winning percentage, close to its .647 winning percentage on the year. Head coach Tyra Perry said that in order for her team to continue its success, it must compete at the highest level possible. “We did not make adjustments fast enough,” Perry said. “We had a lot of giveaway at-bats. We are in the Big Ten; you have to hit the ball. We know that and normally we do, but today we could not quite find a break and could not quite get solid contact. We will continue to work on that and do better next game.” Game one brought the team’s only victory, overpowering the Scarlet Knights, 8-0. Ace pitcher junior Jade Vecvanags nearly threw

her second no-hitter of the season, quieting the Rutgers bats and allowing only one hit during the contest. Perry thought the big win was a solid start to the weekend, crediting her pitcher’s remarkable performance and the stellar defense behind her. “Today was a good start to

“We had a lot of giveaway at-bats. We are in the Big Ten; you have to hit the ball.” TYRA PERRY HEAD COACH

the series,” said Perry. “I was really proud of Jade Vecvanags as she came through and pitched her game. I was also proud of our defense. They played really solid behind her.” The team’s weekend went downhill from there, losing its next two contests. After holding a lead until

the sixth inning in game two, Rutgers scored three to force the game into extras. In extras, the Scarlet Knights were able to score five and eventually win, 10-5. Vecvanags was not able to repeat her earlier performance in game three, giving up two runs in the team’s 3-1 loss. Senior Allie Bauch scored the Illini’s only run of the game, hitting her fifth home run of the season in the bottom of the sixth. The two losses put the team at 22-12 overall on the year, earning the team respect in the national rankings. For the first time all season, Illinois received a vote to be a part of the Top 25 in the USA Today and ESPN polls. The recognition comes after taking two of three from previously ranked No. 24 Nebraska. On the year, Illinois is 3-2 when facing ranked competition. Illinois will travel to Normal, Illinois, on Tuesday for a game against in-state rival Illinois State. ISU is 10-23 on the year and nine of the Redbirds’ games have come versus ranked foes, including three in the top five.

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Illinois second baseman Allie Bauch hits a single to left field during game two of the series against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on April 2. Bauch had three hits in five at-bats in the Illini’s 10-5 loss Saturday.

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Illinois fights blustery winds at Big Blue Classic

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Illinois’ Sara McKeeman propels herself into the air during the pole vault event at the Orange and Blue meet on Feb. 20. The Illinois women’s track and field team continued to show improvements at its latest match, the Big Blue Classic. BY JACOB DIAZ STAFF WRITER

The Illinois women’s track and field team battled gusty winds all weekend at the Big Blue Classic hosted by Eastern Illinois University in

Charleston, Illinois. Despite the conditions, the team continued to show improvement and 10 Illini athletes finished in the top five of their events. Junior Kandie BlochJones picked up where she

left off in her first high jump competition since the NCAA Indoor Championships, winning the event by clearing 1.71 meters on her fi rst attempt. Runner-up Haleigh Knapp

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Viney flashes speed at Stanford BY WILL MOST STAFF WRITER

In a season with many key athletes redshirted, the Illinois men’s track team went into its weekend meet in California hoping to see some of the younger members of its team succeed. Instead, one of the team’s more accomplished athletes, senior sprinter Cam Viney, found success, taking titles in the 110-meter hurdles and 400-meter hurdles at this weekend’s Stanford Invite in Palo Alto, California. While Viney’s finishes may seem impressive, head coach Mike Turk thinks his performance left room for AUSTIN YATTONI THE DAILY ILLINI improvement. Illinois’ Mo Maat runs the 60 meter dash during the Orange “He wasn’t really on top,” and Blue meet on Feb. 20. Sprinter Maat finished eighth in his Turk said. “He did show event this past weekend. some progression, but he has a way to go yet.” However, Quinn, who played There is a lot left for us to Turk, on the other hand, a critical role in the indoor accomplish with this group was extremely pleased with season, may have strained in the coming weeks.” The Illini will attempt to the performance of his dis- himself slightly in the race. tance unit that held their Overall though, Turk fulfi ll Turk’s words in the own against a very strong still feels that his team has upcoming week when they field of competitors. Runners a fair amount of rust from head to Terre Haute, Indilike Ian Barnett, Billy Mag- not competing in about a ana, to compete in the Indinesen and Jesse Reiser put month. While their perfor- ana State Gibson Invitationtogether strong performanc- mance at Stanford might not al. With the Big Ten Outdoor es in the highly-competitive have been the slow start he Championships a little over warned about, he believes a month away, the Illini 5,000 and 10,000 meters. Turk also applauded his there is a lot of improvement will have to try to progress young sprinters, Devin to come. quickly. Quinn and Mo Maat, who “We didn’t do anything to placed seventh and eighth, set the world on fire,” Turk wmost2@dailyillini.com respectively, in their events. said. “It was really solid. @Will_Most

of EIU also cleared 1.71 meters but missed her first attempt to do so. 1.71 meters is below the standard BlochJones set in the indoor season – she cleared 1.83 meters earlier this season – but winds of up to 35 miles per hour made it hard for any of the athletes to perform at the top of their games. In the pole vault, Illinois sophomore Sara McKeeman and senior Jennifer DeBellis both cleared 3.64 meters while battling the winds. McKeeman finished in second on tie-breakers, while DeBellis fi nished in fourth behind UIC’s Annemarie Reid. After winning her heat, senior Kymbriona Taylor set a new personal best in the 100-meter, clocking in at 11.85 seconds. Taylor beat out Illinois State’s Elise Anderson by 0.01 seconds for second place behind EIU’s Anita Saffa. Sophomore Jasmine Berry beat out junior Lindsey Rakosnik by the same margin in the 400-meter. Berry finished second with a time of 58.85 seconds, and Rakosnik was right on her heels, fi nishing in 58.86 seconds and taking home third place.

The Illini hurdlers continue to build a catalogue of strong performances this outdoor season. The duo of freshman Jayla Stewart and junior Kortni Smyers-Jones have finished in the top five in all competitions so far this season. This time out was no different, as Stewart and Smyers-Jones finished head and shoulders above the competition. Both set personal records in the fi nal and took home first and second, respectively. Stewart’s time of 13.48 seconds should move her up into the top 40 nationally. Smyers-Jones also continued to progress, and her time of 13.78 is down almost 0.20 seconds from last weekend at the Black and Gold Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee. The Illinois 4x100 relay team of freshman Sade Hargrove, sophomore Janile Rogers, Stewart and Taylor has been consistently excellent for the Illini so far this season. After fi nishing in third and then second in their first two competitions, respectively, they managed to walk away with the top spot at the Big Blue Classic.

Illinois in Big Blue Classic

Summary: The Illini hurdlers and the 4x100 relay team kept up their streak of strong performances, and high jumper Kandie BlochJones took home first in her first competition of the outdoor season. Key Performers: Jayla Stewart and Kymbriona Taylor both set personal bests in the 100 meter hurdles, and won first and second place. Hidden stat: The 4x100 meter relay team has finished third, second and first in three competitions so far this season. Their time of 47.03 seconds was actually slower than their last two performances, but it was enough to beat out teams from Illinois State and Indiana State.

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Small and Co. nab top spot at 3M Augusta Invitational BY RYAN WILSON STAFF WRITER

This weekend, the Illinois men’s golf team secured its first win in the last month. This win came in the 3M Augusta Invitational against 14 other teams — nine of which ranked in Golfweek’s top 50. The team fi nished fi fth and eighth at its last two tournaments. “People don’t understand how difficult golf is,” head coach Mike Small said after the tournament. “One win out of twelve is a good deal and for us to win in the last three is really good … It always feels good to leave a tournament as a winner.” Illinois won with a fi nal score of 27-under-par, three strokes ahead of No. 1 Texas. Charlie Danielson carded a team-high for the Illini after fi nishing 9-under to take a share of second with Tennessee’s Chad Merzbacher. Thomas Detry tied for fourth at 8-under, and Nick Hardy and Dylan Meyer both went 2-under for 13th. Freshman Edoardo Lipparelli made his spring-season debut with a 5-over fi nish. Illinois opened the 3M Augusta Invitational with a 17-under in the first round. It was the lowest single-round score in the tournament. The round was highlighted by eagles from Daniel-

son on the par 5 holes. The eagles negated his two bogeys in the round, as he shot a 6-under in the first 18 holes. Detry, with his five birdies on the back nine, tied Danielson and was at least three strokes ahead of any other teammate. “It was a strong fi rst round,” head coach Mike Small said. “Charlie and Thomas both played well and led our team.”

“As a team we need to pay attention to the lulls that we have been having during the tournaments.” MIKE SMALL HEAD COACH

The Illini’s scores changed direction in the second round. Small said his team struggled in the latter half of the round, where the Illini had three double bogeys. Danielson and Detry, who had the lone eagle of the round, remained tied at 7-under. “We got off to a little bit of a slow start in the second round,” Small said. “As a team, we need to pay attention to the lulls that we have been having during the tournaments. We have

stretches of five or six holes where we struggle.” The team did not get a practice round on the course, but Small said he thought Lipparelli handled his debut spring season debut well. Lipparelli fi nished one stroke of Danielson and Detry to have a team-best score of 70 in the round. “For him to come around and shoot 70 in the second round, I thought was the key to the tournament,” Small said. “Edoardo’s second round after the fi rst one was a big key to the week.” The third and final round of the tournament propelled Illinois into the lead with a team score of 12-under. Three of the five Illini at the tournament had at least five birdies and were only separated by one stroke in the round. Danielson closed the tournament with three birdies on the back nine. Illinois has a week off before the Boilermaker Invitational on Saturday April 16-17. It is the last tournament before the Big Ten Tournament. “We got to continue to work on our deficiencies and what we need to practice to get better at and come back with the next tournament with the same mindset that we left this one,” Small said.

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ly be short and sweet, and if he doesn’t mess it up, senior David Reisner should have the job. Senior Ryan Frain should be the starting punter.

FOOTBALL Until then, it’ll be interesting to see how this group develops.

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I like the energy of Bob Ligashesky, the team’s tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. He was up and down the field with a fire in his belly, barking out instructions during the special teams periods. He’s not afraid to yell at anyone and with Lovie’s quiet demeanor, I’m glad they have someone willing to turn it up to 11. The other assistant that stood out to me right off the bat was Hardy Nickerson. First off, that man smiles all the time. His choppers stand out from across the field. He’s having fun all the time, which one should, because football is, fundamentally, fun. But he also totally knows what he’s doing. He and linebackers coach Tim McGarigle spent the team period racing after their defenders, demanding everyone touch the ball carrier before the play ended. So there you have it, new music, new numbers and a few new faces. The Lovie Smith era has begun, to the sounds of Wild Cherry and Dr. Dre.

These guys provided some of the most interesting moments in practice Friday. New position coach Paul Williams was very much in charge of a unit that lost a lot of its leaders to graduation. Senior Taylor Barton is the only real returning starter, and some young guys are going to have to step up to fill V’Angelo Bentley, Eaton Spence and Clayton Fejedelem’s shoes. Julian Hylton had the defensive highlight of the practice, snagging a picksix during team period. Jaylen Dunlap grabbed Bentley’s No. 2 and seems set up for one of the top spots, with the other likely going to Darius Mosely. Otherwise, this looked like a learning group, sometimes flashing athleticism and other times looking out of position. Their development will be key to the team’s defensive success. Another quick note: Caleb Day may be the x-factor here. The super-athletic corner/safety/kickoff man might play in the slot, on the outside or in the back.

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Second place again for Illinois Season ends with runnerup finish in Big Ten title meet BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER

Once again, the Illinois men’s gymnastics failed to capture the top trophy in the Big Ten championships this past weekend. Finishing runner-up to Penn State in last year’s championships, the Illini were in Columbus, Ohio, looking to avenge that close loss – one in which they were defeated by 0.6 points. This time around, the Illini bested the Nittany Lions and held the lead for a good portion of the competition, but eventually fell to Ohio State, 434.450-429.700. “It’s the little things,” head coach Justin Spring said on the second place finish. “Looking back at the meet ... we were pretty sloppy on our landings.” Spring added that his team’s dismounts cost them a lot more than other teams in the meet, specifically Ohio State. The Buckeyes were able to combat some of their poor landings with several other perfect dismounts, but the Illini couldn’t do the same. “The difference of a threetenths step, with the absence of a two-tenths stick bonus, there’s your points,” Spring

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said. “(They’re) major points and it’s been a detail that’s been there for the majority of the middle part of the season and just for whatever reason we’ve been a little off.” Sophomore Brandon Ngai was not who Spring had in mind when talking about his team’s mishaps. Beginning the day for the Illini on pommel horse, the 17-yearold event specialist notched his eighth title in the event this season after scoring a 15.540 on the apparatus. Ngai led the Illini to a team score of 71.450 and had them sitting in second going into the second rotation. On still rings, Illini freshman Alex Diab did not let the bright lights get to him. The 5-foot-2 all-arounder showed why the event is his favorite and arguably his best. He led the way for Illinois with a score of 15.100 and helped maintain its second place standing. “I was a little nervous,” Diab said. “(It’s) a huge meet. My first Big Tens ever, trying to win a team title. I don’t think it affected me too much ... I tried to use the nervousness to my advantage.” This event, coupled with a few more strong performances, including a teamhigh 14.950 on the floor exercise, allowed Diab to finish the day in 7th place in the allaround competition. After its fourth rotation, Spring’s squad was in first place after competing well on vault and parallel bars but only managed to score a

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Illinois’ Alex Diab performs his routine at the meet against Michigan on March 12. 67.700 on high bar – its lowest score of the day. With one event remaining, the aforementioned Diab led the way for the Illini during the floor exercise - helping his squad bounce back with a score of 72.000. Illinois ended its day in the lead, but with a bye rotation ahead of them and several teams yet to finish competing, it was a waiting game to see which team would come out on top. “You kind of punch the numbers really quickly to see what teams need ... to beat you,” Spring said. “And then you sit back and you watch. We watched Minnesota have a couple not-so-great routines on pommel horse, so

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