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App walks students to safety with alerts BY CHARLOTTE COLLINS ASSISTANT DAYTIME EDITOR
You can get a can of pepper spray, you can carry your keys between your fi ngers, you can stay on the phone with your mom or you could download the Companion app. The free app, developed by five University of Michigan students, is teaming up with a number of college campuses to garner data on where students feel unsafe. The purpose of Companion is to walk people home when they are alone. Cofounder Lexie Ernst, senior at the University of Michigan, said she and other cofounders released the app with a campus environment in mind. The fi rst version was released out of the Apple App Store in November 2014. “Crime is such a big issue on campus; crime on college campuses nationwide is way too prevalent. We just felt the need for it,” Ernst said. “Our friends
and I, we were always checking in on each other making sure each other got home safely. So it kind of made sense that we would want to make a solution for this.” Ernst said whenever users have the app enabled and want to arrive somewhere safely, all they need to do is input the address they’re headed toward and add five contacts from their contact lists. These contacts, whether they have the app or not, are able to note the progress of whoever added them and is on their walk home. If the user doesn’t make it to his or her destination on time, falls down or starts running, all selected contacts are notified. A button is available for the user to directly dial 911. Not all students on the University’s campus feel especially unsafe walking home alone at night. Milica
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41.5 percent of women repo rted feeling unsa fe walking hom e alone after dark.
Sexual assaults were most likely to occur on Friday or Saturday nights, between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.
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Insist the benefits of secondary education outweigh rising cost STAFF WRITER
Although tuition rates are more expensive than in the past, some University professors still believe the choice to attend is worth it. Undergraduate tuition, room and board at public institutions rose 39 percent between 2002 and 2012, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Walter McMahon, economics professor emeritus, was featured in a September New York Times article for his book “Higher Learning, Greater Good”
in which he discusses the economics behind a postsecondary education. According to McMahon, the major culprit of increasing college tuition is the government. “The major reason that the cost of postsecondary education is so high is that state governments have been cutting back on their support for higher education, which has forced four-year institutions to increase their tuition to survive,” he said. Despite the cost, there is still great benefit associated with attending col-
SEC discusses details of policies, chancellor search MAGGIE SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
Concerns about policy language dominated the Senate Executive Meeting on Monday, where members discussed the background check approved by the Board of Trustees Thursday and the creation of the chancellor search committee.
The University will implement a new background check policy on Oct. 5. The policy has been in the works for two years, but now that it’s offi cial, members of the Senate Executive Committee have some concerns. “I wanted to express that we’ve been working very hard to try to balance lia-
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Abbas Benmamoun, SEC member, explains the purpose of the newly approved background check policy at the Senate Executive Committee meeting Monday.
lege. Experts agree that obtaining a postsecondary degree is overwhelmingly worthwhile for an individual in the long-run, as long as it is from a reputable institution. “Students with a college education save a larger percentage of their overall income,” McMahon said. Evidence shows that students shouldn’t be deterred from attending college simply because of cost, said Elizabeth Powers, associate professor of economics. “There are a number of for-profit schools that have been taking advantage of students who don’t know better, and cases of those people who have basically been ripped off has been
very well publicized,” she said. “It’s still overwhelmingly true that on average you’re better off with a college degree in the job market.” Still, for students who are paying for the majority of their college education on their own, these numbers can be troubling. Lauren Hicks, junior, said she took out federal student loans for the first time this year in an effort to take away some of the burden from her parents, who are paying for the majority of her college tuition at the University. “I’m probably going to be paying off these loans for the rest of my life, and
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Beginning spring semester, students living in University residence halls will no longer use quarters or credits to pay for laundry, but the cost will be included in housing fees. Ruby said students now living in residence halls won’t see an increase in their housing bill next semester. Similar to tuition, she said housing is locked in at a “constant rate.� Stu-
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be updating its technology. Updating the technology in every residence hall laundry room would be a “significant investment� for the University, Ruby said. Instead, the University decided to funnel the money that would have been spent on the upgrade toward laundry cost. Housing will offer free laundry to students in residence halls from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m.
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APP Milovanovic, an exchange student in business, said that while some students could feel scared in the dark by themselves, she considers her home country more dangerous. “I’m from Serbia so the campus kind of doesn’t scare me at all,” Milovanovic said. Jesse Reiser, freshman in DGS, said he can understand why some people on campus might be scared to walk home alone at night, but, like Milovanovic,
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COST it’s troubling to hear that so many other students are in the same situation,” she said. “I totally get why some people don’t even bother going to college anymore, because everyone keeps saying it’ll be worth it in the long-run, but it’s hard to see that when you’re swamped with debt right now.” Ty Zacker, senior in accounting, is paying about a quarter of his tuition on his own. He believes that the most troubling aspect of rising tuition costs is that students spend more time focusing on how they are going to pay for their classes than actually learning.
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POLICY bility issues an institution like ours faces against the need to maintain competitiveness and fairness in our search process,” said Interim Interim Provost Edward Feser. “In our implementation of what the Board of Trustees mandated, we worked very hard to make sure we protect the search process as much as we can while still meeting the policy that has come down from the Board.” The policy requires all new faculty members to undergo a background check after accepting a contingent employment offer from the University and before they begin employment. Previously, the University only required background checks for security sensitive positions. “We are not doing anything different from what other institutions are doing,” said Abbas Benmamoun, vice provost for faculty affairs and academic policies. Benmamoun said that General Information Services Incorporation, the company that currently handles the University’s background checks, will continue to complete background checks under the new policy. However, the check can’t be completed until the new hire gives General Information Services authorization. “Nothing can continue in a hiring offer until a background check is completed,” said Deb Stone, University human resources representative. Anita Mixon, communications graduate student and SEC representative, said one of her concerns is ensuring the language distinguishes the difference between declining a background check and failing it. “I would hate for a person to feel they couldn’t take other opportunities from other universities if these universities were told the person failed a background check rather than they declined to take one,” she said. Stone said the language would likely state the University withdrew the offer to the candidate. David O’Brien, SEC member and architecture professor, said he still had concerns about the language. “I appreciate the effort, but I see it as very problematic that this won’t be an invasion of a person’s privacy,” he said. B e n m a mo u n again stressed that a conviction history would not be an automatic bar to employment. “There are no automatic bars to employment,” he said. “It is an individualized assessment with a review committee that will
doesn’t feel unsafe himself. “This might sound stereotypical, but especially drunk guys are the ones that end up doing stupid things,” Reiser said. “But I don’t think anyone’s going to come up to a guy just walking home.” Beyond just walking users home, Ernst said they’re using the app’s data on where users note “I am nervous” to partner with campus security to let them know where people feel unsafe or where areas may be poorly lit. Ernst also said the app will still operate when the user is not actively on it, so
“I think everyone obviously wishes that college tuition was a lot cheaper,” Zacker said. “And working 20 to 25 hours a week to help pay for school usually means I’m really tired in class or it’s harder for me to focus on studying for exams when I’m stressed about paying bills.” Income aside, there are those who believe there are many aspects of receiving a postsecondary education that will be beneficial for students. “There are many more reasons to go to college than ‘I’m going to make X when I get out,’” Powers said. “Education is something you have your entire life.”
jmwebst2@ dailyillini.com meet as needed.” Benmamoun recommended creating a committee that would consist of various human resources employees, labor and employee relations staff, University police officers, legal counsel and two tenured, full-time faculty members. It would address any hits that come up in a candidate’s background check, and make a recommendation to the provost’s office on whether the hiring should proceed. “I’m concerned about only two faculty members,” said Abbas Aminmansour, SEC member. “I don’t think we can get it perfectly, but more faculty can offer more input in addressing the suitability of the candidate to teach in whatever field.” Bill Maher, SEC member, suggested a pool of six to eight faculty members who could be called to serve at any given time. Under Maher’s suggestion, no faculty hiring case could be decided on unless both members were present. “I can’t imagine a case where I would be satisfied with the recommendation of a faculty member with no faculty members present,” Feser said. W h i le B en m a mou n said he appreciated the questions and concerns of the SEC members, he believes the policy will be implemented as fairly as possible. “I need you to understand the Board required background checks, and we were able to make sure we have discretion on how they were implemented as fairly as we can,” he said. “We want to make sure we balance risk while serving our core educational and mission values.”
Chancellor search policy to be voted on Sept. 21 The Senate Executive Committee finalized its chancellor search committee policy Monday, nearly a month following Phyllis Wise’s resignation as chancellor. The policy will be recommended for a vote at the Academic Senate meeting Sept. 21. On Aug. 31, the SEC held an emergency meeting in which it revised the chancellor search committee document. Kim Graber, SEC vice chair, was not present when the document was revised and voiced concerns at the Monday meeting. “When I got the minutes from last meeting I was a little upset about the change of the SEC no longer appointing the last two faculty members to the committee,” Graber said. “I cannot emphasize how important that is.” Before the revisions, the chancellor search document
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“you’re able to just put your phone in your pocket and focus on the road ahead.” If users prefer to talk with a friend on the phone during their walk, the app will still operate in the background. Ernst said the app has campus representation programs at about 14 schools at the moment, including the University of Illinois. She said that they are also working with other Big Ten schools, including Wisconsin, Indiana, Maryland and Michigan. The app is planning to expand to universities nationwide.
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“I’m probably going to be paying off these loans for the rest of my life, and it’s troubling to hear that so many other students are in the same situation.”
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Steven Salaita said he’s never been a fan of authors who read directly from their books. Instead, the Urbana stop on his book tour for “Uncivil Rites,” will include a public conversation with Robert Warrior, director of American Indian Studies. During the visit — which will be at the Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway Ave., on Oct. 13 — Salaita and Warrior will engage in a conversation about academic freedom, free speech on campus and peace in Palestine according to a Monday press release. Salaita will also speak about his book and also raise “important questions about academic freedom, free speech on campus, and the movement for justice in Palestine,” the release noted. Salaita announced his
tour on Twitter Wednesday but at the time was unsure of the time or location. “There’s obviously great interest (in Urbana) in this story,” Salaita said. “This will give folks a chance to hear directly from me.” The tour will also stop in Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. He is currently serving as the chair of American studies at the University of Beirut. The tour will last about two weeks but Salaita said he has already arranged for his classes to continue in his absence. Salaita is still involved with a lawsuit against the University that has been ongoing since January of 2015. In the suit he claims the University violated his academic freedom after he was dismissed from his tenured position in the
American Indian Studies Department following the posting of several controversial Gaza conflict-related tweets. The book, which will be published by Haymarket Books in October, discusses Salaita’s conflict with the University. “Salaita combines personal reflection and political critique to shed new light on his controversial termination,” Haymarket’s website states. “He situates his case at the intersection of important issues that affect both higher education and social justice activism.” His current position at the University of Beirut is a one-year, non-tenure contract. Previously Salaita said he would still like to return to the University if given the opportunity.
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advocated for a committee chaired by a faculty member and comprised of seven additional faculty members, three students — at least one undergraduate and at least one graduate student — one dean, one academic professional and one staff member. Five of the seven faculty members on the committee were supposed to be selected by the entire senate; the SEC would then select the remaining two members in order to ensure diversity among demographics and across colleges. However, members of the SEC elected to remove their power to elect the remaining two faculty members. Graber said she was a member of a search committee in 2005 and that if the SEC had not selected the remaining two faculty, the committee would have consisted of all white members. “This would be a bad reflection on our University and what we stand for,” she said. “This really, really concerns me and I hope that you would reconsider.” Nick Burbules, SEC member and professor in general educational policy, agreed with Graber. “I have also heard very, very negative feedback on this decision,” Burbules said. Some SEC members felt the committee should not retain the power to select two faculty members for the committee due to recent controversies in the administration. “The fundamental issue hasn’t changed here,” said Calvin Lear, SEC member. “The senate is going to look at this and say the SEC is attempting to pad the committee with their own chosen supporters; saying we’re only going to do it to ensure balance and diversity doesn’t make us seem any less nefarious.” However, Anita Mixon, communications graduate student and SEC representative, mentioned an Illinois law that requires a chancellor search committee to represent minorities, including women. In order to comply with the law, the SEC needed to add a provision for minority representation in the document. John Hart, SEC member, suggested a policy allowing the academic senate to vote for committee members first. If the senate did not produce a law-abiding committee, the first two highest votes garnering minority individuals would be added to the committee. Ultimately, the SEC voted to endorse Hart’s language suggestion in the chancellor search committee document. “This meets the law, and it requires the least intervention from the SEC,” Lear said. “It’s just a selection of people based on votes.”
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Carle-Illinois College of Medicine still on track, despite former chancellor’s resignation BY MAGGIE SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER
The Carle-Illinois College of Medicine is still on track, despite recent administrative changes at the University. “We are moving full speed ahead on the new college of medicine,” Barbara Wilson, interim chancellor said. “Some people have been wor-
ried because of the changes in recent months that we were slowing down or changing course, but I can assure you we are not.” Wilson said she hopes to hire a dean for the new college “sooner rather than later,” and she encouraged SEC members to make recommendations.
Interim Provost Edward Feser said it would be ideal for SEC members to submit these recommendations in the next week or two. “We want to get going very soon, and everything hinges on hiring a dean,” Wilson said. “We need a dean to spearhead projects moving forward.”
Department of Education announces initiative to ease FAFSA application process TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
CH ICAG O — The Department of Education announced an initiative Monday designed to make the cumbersome college financial aid application process start earlier and go easier. The new plan, which takes effect in fall 2016, allows families to begin the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, in October — three months earlier — to
better align with the college application process. In addition, families can download tax information filed for the previous year to complete the application sooner. Education officials said they expect hundreds of colleges and universities to adjust their own financial aid calendars to align with the new tax information process. The current FAFSA application process begins in January and can’t be com-
pleted until tax forms due April 15 can be retrieved from the Internal Revenue Service. Moving the process up three months will better allow high school students to understand the “true cost” of attending college during the fall of their senior year, when the college application process is getting underway, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said on a call with reporters Monday morning.
Michigan resident contracts bubonic plague: officials say no cause for panic TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
DETROIT — A Michigan resident has contracted the rare, life-threatening bubonic plague — the first documented case in Michigan’s public health history, state officials have confirmed. The Marquette County adult is recovering after apparently contracting the flea-borne illness during a trip to Colorado. Officials
are reassuring the public there is no cause for alarm, despite the disease’s connection to the microorganism that caused the Black Death plague in Europe in the 1300s, killing millions and reshaping history. “It’s same organism but, in this case, the infection resides in a lymph node,” Dr. Terry Frankovich, medical director for the Marquette County Health Department,
said. In bubonic plague, people are most often infected by bites from infected fleas or when they have direct contact with the tissues or body fluids from an infected animal. The highest risk is in settings that offer food and shelter for rodents — campsites and cabins, for example, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seattle Public School teachers still on strike, school year extended, negotiations ongoing TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
SEATTLE — Parents scrambled for child care arrangements, public libraries were filled with students and teachers worked picket lines Monday as the largest school district in Washington state entered its second week on strike. Seattle Public Schools
have already eaten through the three days allotted for snow closures, and the school calendar has begun stretching with no end in sight. From now on, every day schools are closed because of labor unrest will either get tacked on to the end of the school year or taken out
of scheduled holidays for the district’s 53,000 students. District spokeswoman Stacy Howard did not respond to requests for comment Monday, however, the district website said that “schools will be closed until further notice, as we continue negotiations” with the Seattle Education Association.
Illegally crossing fence between Serbia, Hungary now carries 5-year prison sentence TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
BUDAPEST — Hungary registered more than 10,000 migrants after they crossed from Serbia over the weekend, police data showed Monday, a day before the country was set to seal its border to new arrivals. On Sunday 5,809 people, mostly Syrian refu-
gees, were registered. It was a new single-day high, breaking the day-old record of 4,330. Thousands streamed toward northern Serbia, hoping to make it to Hungary and then to Western Europe before new measures kick in that effectively close the border to migrants.
As of Tuesday, a new Hungarian law will raise border trespassing from a minor offense to a criminal act punishable with up to three years in prison. Cutting the fence that is now in place along Hungary’s 175-kilometer border with Serbia will carry up to five years behind bars.
14 FIFA officials facing corruption charges as part of the U.S. investigation, more could follow TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
ZURICH — More charges could follow in investigations of corruption surrounding soccer world governing body FIFA, U.S. attorney general Loretta Lynch said Monday. So far 14 people including nine former soccer officials
and five sports marketing executives are facing corruption charges as part of the U.S. investigation, Lynch said. “Substantial evidence” has been gathered so far, Lynch said. Lynch could give no tim-
escale on the investigations but both she and her Swiss counterpart, Michael Lauber, indicated their probes could be lengthy affairs. “The scope of our investigation is not limited, and we are following the evidence where it leads,” Lynch said.
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ith college tuition continuing to rise, many students (ourselves included) frequently find themselves wondering, “is going to college really worth it?� We are taught from young ages that having a college degree is absolutely essential to future success — which there is inevitable truth to. But as costs continue to rise, college is becoming less and less feasible for potential students of all backgrounds. Undergraduate tuition and room and board at public institutions rose 39 percent between the 2002-2003 and 2011-2012 academic years, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Further, between 2002 and 2012, enrollment in degree-granting institutions in the U.S. increased by 24 percent, growing from 16.6 million to 20.6 million students. 44,087 of those students are currently attending the University. That’s a lot of people, and a large portion of these people are paying the University a lot of money annually. But are we all making the right decision by investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into postsecondary education? Walter McMahon, economics professor emeritus, was featured in a September New York Times article about his new book “Higher Learning, Greater Good.� The book explores the economics behind postsecondary education. In an article in today’s edition of The Daily Illini, McMahon said there is an overall benefit associated with attending college because “students with a college education save a larger percentage of their overall income.� Conversely, Elizabeth Powers, associate professor of economics at the University, said in the same article that financial cost shouldn’t be the sole reason students choose not to attend college. “There are a number of for-profit schools that have been taking advantage of students who don’t know better, and cases of those people who have basically been ripped off has been very well publicized,� she said. “It’s still overwhelmingly true that on the average you’re better off with a college degree in the job market.� We are stuck in a paradox: more and more people are going to college even though it’s becoming less affordable. College degrees are necessary for jobs, but as bachelor’s degrees become more ubiquitous, the need for postgraduate study is also on the rise, furthering the financial burden. Politicians and figureheads at universities around the nation can talk endlessly about the need to lower tuition and make college more affordable, but we need tangible change and we need it now. We need to find a plausible solution to this problem soon. It is unnecessary to ask the world, “is college tuition really too high?� — everybody already knows the answer. College tuition is too high, which is dangerous in a world where so many people are pursuing further education.
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ast Friday on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the nation was painfully reminded of the attacks on innocent American people. But for some Americans – Muslims, Arabs, Sikhs and Desis specifically — a different kind of attack has taken place for the past fourteen years. Since Friday, people have told their stories using the hashtag #AfterSeptember11. These tweets are a collection of more than 50,000 people highlighting the difficulties of growing up Muslim, Arab or Sikh in America, paying for a crime they had never committed. Many recall instances they were targeted for being Muslim — or often, just for having brown skin at all. For example, one person tweeted “#afterseptember11 my mom stopped wearing her hijab in public because of the profi ling and looks of disgust. She literally feared her life.� Another wrote “#afterseptember11 my parents genuinely asked my brother if he wanted to change his name bc it’s Osama. He was 9.� Some stories even highlighted the extreme violence that MuslimAmericans sometimes face as a result of Sept. 11. One user tweeted, “#afterseptember11 I grew up without a mom because someone with a gun decided that she needed to answer for it with her life.� These tweets are a reminder that the 9/11 attacks have repercussions that extended far beyond Sept. 11 itself; it inevitably effected multiple cultures and Americans, and still continues to. I, as well as many other Desis, Arabs
can Muslim because there’s still a small portion of people who don’t know about it. � Ghouse is one of many people of color that had to endure continual attacks based on their ethnicity or religion since Sept. 11. After 9/11, my dad, who often adorned a beard while I was growing up, completely shaved it off to avoid being profi led. It wasn’t too tragic, but it was enough to remind my family and me that citizenship or no citizenship, we will always be foreigners in the eyes of others. Personally, I’ve often felt the dichotomy between being an American and being an Indian. In fact, many people treat me as if the two could never coincide. Throughout my adolescence, many people often disregarded me in conversations about the Twin Towers, as if I was not equally appalled by the trauma of these events — as if I was not “American� enough to understand how truly horrendous this act of terrorism was. In fact, when the nightmare settled on Tuesday morning, 14 years ago, I still remember how much unity emerged after among the American people. The love we felt toward out country was deep and protective; in that instance, I had never been more proud to be an American citizen. However, it is important that instead of allowing the tragic events of 9/11 separate the population, we remember that unity and continue to acknowledge who the real villains were that day: The individual terrorists, not the millions of innocent Arab, Muslim, Sikh and Desi Americans who have had to painfully answer since.
Kaanan is a sophomore in LAS. kraja2@dailyillini.com
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and Muslims, have felt the impact of this day for fourteen years through intolerance and bigotry. Recently in my own hometown, a Sikh man named Inderjit Singh Mukker was driving to our local grocery store when someone stopped him, called him “Bin Laden� and “terrorist� before reaching into his car and attacking him. In 2013, the word “terrorist� was spray-painted on the walls of a Sikh temple in Riverside. In 2012, a gunman killed six people in a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. And no one can forget the recent 2015 UNC Chapel Hill shooting where three Muslim students were shot during a parking dispute. In fact, annual hate crimes against Muslims and those who resemble Muslims are roughly five times higher than the rate before Sept. 11. These hate crimes reveal that even 14 years after the tragedy that shook America, there is a prevalent tragedy of racism remaining. To those who believe that I am being insensitive or belittling the tragic events of Sept. 11 itself by claiming this, you could not be further from the truth. I’m just as equally disgusted by the events as my fellow white Americans; I, too, had friends and family members near the scene of the Towers. However, it is inexcusable that millions of Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs and Desis have been the target of Islamophobic attacks for the crime they were equally as horrified about. Zainab Ghouse, a senior in LAS, recalled her own experiences post Sept. 11 stating, “I was called a terrorist in elementary school from other kids just because I was a Muslim ... I think there still needs to be more awareness on ... what it means to be an Ameri-
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Disney is apparently developing a new “Mary Poppins�. While nobody could ever replace Julie Andrews, who would you like to see in the main role?
“Because Julie Andrews is immortal in that role, I’d love to see a minority actress take on ‘Mary Poppins’ and make it her own.�
“Lady Gaga would add an interesting twist with her fabulously weird style. Plus, the girl can sing.�
“Maybe Meryl Streep because she’s great in every single role.�
“I think Anne Hathaway would be amazing, actually. She even looks kind of similar to Julie Andrews in that role, and they’re related in the world of Genovia.�
“The Mindy Project� is premiering it’s fourth season today. Which returning fall shows are you most excited to see?
“One show in particular returns this October for the first time in half a decade: Chicago Cubs playoff baseball, and I couldn’t be more excited to watch them lose the wildcard game.�
“‘South Park,’ since it’s all I ever watch and it premieres tomorrow.�
“I can’t wait for a new season of ‘The Good Wife.’ It’s so awesome.�
“‘Parks and Recreation’ is over and “Game of Thrones� is out of season, so what’s the point of television anymore?�
This past weekend, University President Kileen showed off his guitar skills at Ellnora music festival. What other hidden talents do you think University figures might have?
“I can tell you one hidden talent athletic director Mike Thomas does not have: he can’t catch a break.�
“Maybe there are some talented ventriloquists running the school. We could try to get their puppets to be potential school mascots.�
“Hmmm. I’m not sure. Hopefully some more will emerge at festivals throughout the year.�
“Just stay away from me, and we’ll be cool.�
“Don’t sneeze into your hands! Sneeze into your elbow or upper shoulder. Otherwise you wipe your infection on everything you touch.�
We’re nearing cold and flu season, and that’s concerning at such a populated campus. What’s one thing you want every student to do in order for everyone to stay healthy and cold-free?
“Get a lot of sleep!�
“I would like to think that at least someone is skilled at the whip and nae nae.�
“If you have pink-eye, stay quarantined for the next month. I never want to catch that again in my life.�
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St.Louis library hosts lively fitness classes BY COLLEEN SCHRAPPEN TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
ST. LOUIS — Beyond the quiet stacks at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library, past the tables of computers and across the way from the checkout is a large meeting room. The windowless space is carpeted and has beige walls; slate blue chairs ring the perimeter. On a recent Tuesday, patrons stride in after work, stop at the registration table and sign in for the evening’s class. “Everybody get up!” commands singer Robin Thicke, as “Blurred Lines” trumpets through a CD player that has a microphone nosed up to its speaker. “Woo!” By the time he gets to the “hey, hey, hey!” refrain, the 30 or so women are on their feet, shimmying to the beat in parallel lines across the room. “Step for Fitness” is underway. The class is one of several fitness-themed programs held in branches of the St. Louis Public and St. Louis County library systems. Aerobics, dance, yoga and tai chi are as much a part of the systems’ missions as the memoirs, novels and nonfiction tomes that pack their hushed shelves. “Built into our strategic planning is to provide community gathering spaces,” says Jennifer McBride, the communications manager for the St. Louis County Library. “Fitness programs fall under that umbrella.” With several of the county’s branches undergo-
ing renovations, McBride expects there soon will be an expanded menu of free fitness classes, including more programs targeting seniors and the return of Zumba to a branch this fall. Some workout classes found their way to the library when they had nowhere else to go. The Golden Warriors Fitness Troupe, a gentle exercise program for older adults, outgrew the Pine Lawn Community Center about five years ago. The Natural Bridge Branch now hosts a loyal group of warriors each week, McBride says. Step for Fitness was in the same predicament several years ago when it overflowed from its space at a nearby church. The Schlafly branch, in the city’s Central West End, welcomed the dance class as part of its mission “to improve people’s lives and provide resources to our families,” says John Koniak, communications coordinator of the St. Louis Public Library. “Being healthy is a part of that.” On this night, Dani Narayan leads the first dance. The teachers are seasoned class members who rotate duties throughout the evening. Narayan, 66, has been dancing about 10 years. “I always liked to dance, but I never liked partner dancing, she says. “My husband won’t dance.” In line dancing, the steps are variations of left-right, forward-back combos, with kicks, shoulder shakes and hip swivels sprinkled through.
Narayan has covered her tennis shoes in layers of rolled-down knee-high stockings, a trick to keep the soles from catching the carpet. A couple of other women pull shower caps over theirs. There are also heels, sandals, wedges and sneakers. All those feet more or less find their rhythm as the second song comes on, an “Everybody Dance NowRock This Party” mashup. The strutting starts, with two side steps followed by a pivot. Wrist circles add a touch of attitude. But here at the library, people let loose, whooping and egging on their friends. “It’s like a drug,” Angela Howard, 56, says. “You have a bad day; you get here, and you’re in a good mood.” As the session approaches its midpoint, Betty Johnson, 67, takes over. Clad in an oversized navy T-shirt that says “Own it.” in light blue letters, Johnson introduces a new dance, the Nola Bounce. After she demonstrates the sequence — “half-diamond, up, out, 1-2-3, half-turn” — the women watch and tentatively mimic the moves. “Just fake it till you make it,” Johnson encourages as her silver hoop earrings swing in time with her steps. “Put a little ‘mmmpp’ into it! Put your flavor into it!” Everyone is game. Four lines form. They Nola Bounce through Pitbull’s “We Are One” — with just a couple of missteps here, a dropped turn there. “We’ll try it again next week,” says Johnson.
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staying at a hotel near the railroad tracks. He had been looking at photos from the war. Then, as suddenly as the call had come in, it ended. The veteran announced he was done talking and hung up. Hinshaw called him back repeatedly, but the phone just rang and rang. Several hours later, police found the man, unharmed, in a local hotel and took him to the hospital. After a stay in an inpatient unit and months of intensive therapy, the veteran has since reconnected with his family and found an apartment. He sometimes stops by Hinshaw’s office to say hello. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that an average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day. According to a 2015 study using data from 23 states, the veteran suicide rate increased by about 25 percent from 2000 to 2010. Now, Hinshaw is part of a team of three social workers who are working on the front lines at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.
If someone threatens to harm themselves during a phone call to Lovell’s scheduling office, an operator rings a bell to alert nearby co-workers. Hinshaw or one of the other social workers, notified via cellphone, will sprint across the sprawling, 107-acre campus to take the call. The first priority, always, is to determine the level of danger. Is the person thinking of suicide? If so, do they have a plan? Do they have the means? Then, their job is to connect, to make sure the person knows someone cares and, importantly, to keep them on the phone. When a counselor phoned a veteran on a recent morning to follow up on how he was feeling, the veteran said he was sitting with his gun. “If you send the police out here,” he warned, according to a transcript of the call, “I’m going to end up on the news.” The counselor launched what’s known as an emergency rescue, and police officers were able to safely take the man to the hospital.
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ast year, emotions ran high across the country in the wake of the policeinvolved deaths of M ichael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., Eric Garner in New York City, Freddie Gray in Cleveland and many others, spearheading protests and movements like Black Lives Matter and #BeingBlackatIllinois. On Feb. 4, the Central Black Student Union, or CBSU, facilitated a town hall meeting at Oglesby Lounge at FAR to start a dialogue on campus about these events and the issue of police brutality, which sparked highenergy discussion and goals for more diversity on campus. This was where University students Lincy Pompilus and Charlotte Prieu met, and after realizing their joint passion for racial justice, the pair decided to create the registered student organization Allies for Racial Justice. The club’s goal is creating a safe space for members to share, pa r ticipate i n self- educ ation and actively listen to others and their experiences. Co-presidents Pompilus and Prieu plan on bringing in professors and lecturers and on incorporating photography, spoken word, rap, videos and drawings in order to help facilitate self-reflection. Starting on Sept. 9, the group meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Lincoln Hall. Pompilus, senior in Social Work, said that one comment at the
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February town hall meeting struck her and helped inspire the creation of their organization. She explained that a student commented about people needing to stop challenging the “Black Lives Matter� statement with the “All Lives Matter� statement. Pompilus, who is also an organizer of the “It Happens Here� sexual assault campaign, said she agreed with the comment, but wasn’t sure how to fi ll that void for others who didn’t understand it. “It’s true that all lives matter, but specifically black lives are not being seen that way, and then that’s when I realized that there was a space that needed to be created to discuss these things,� Pompilus said. Prieu, a graduate student in French and Linguistics, said the concept of the club and being an ally remained with her after the countless rallies and protests last year. She also said that while her French heritage shaped her experiences differently than her peers, she can still draw back on experiences of wanting to be an ally. “In grade school I had a friend who was bi-racial and would always get into trouble for talking, but I would not ... I really didn’t like the feeling of unfairness,� she said. It took time for Prieu to realize the effects that privilege and oppression had on her in that early stage of childhood, but when she did, her passion began to engulf her. She now wants to extend this passion to others with Allies for Racial Justice. “I’m hoping to see a variety of people at our meetings and conversations,� she said. “It’s not easy to realize your part of the system is not right, but
that’s what we’re looking for.� Prieu encouraged Sean Curran, a fellow graduate student in French and Linguistics who shares a commonality for racial justice, to be a part of the organization. Curran, now the treasurer of Allies for Racial Justice, stressed the importance of attending the organization’s discussions. “I remember thinking, you’re right ... I need to be there,� he said. Curran said he strives to expand his knowledge and experiences through working with people and having healthy dialogues. He explained that his identity of being white allowed him to understand privilege and oppression in new ways. “I owe my students (as a TA) who are from various identities to my very best self, my most educated self,� he said. “I owe them my attentiveness ... to their concerns.� Curran said he also identifies with the queer community and uses that experience to become more sensitive toward people who do not speak out. “I’m worried that people won’t say things or speak out because they are afraid of retribution, but I understand that’s their reality at the moment in our society,� Curran said. Pompilus, Prieu and Curran all stress the need for a group like Allies for Racial Justice, but they said they also understand the struggle of talking about difficult topics. Attending an Allies for Racial Justice discussion can be the fi rst step. “Sometimes you have to be uncomfortable to be comfortable,� Prieu said.
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Defense tries to prove hot start is no fluke Team faced with more injuries than in first two weeks BY MICHAL DWOJAK STAFF WRITER
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Chance Crouch throws a pass during Saturday’s game against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium.
Illinois co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks stood in the team’s squad room with a smile after Saturday’s win over Western Illinois. He stood in front of the white board and waited while the media assembled around him. Reporters joked around with Banks, who laughed and commented that he was now a “good defensive coordinator.� Banks has faced criticism for his defensive line since he arrived to Illinois in 2012 — Illinois’ defense, especially the team’s rush defense, has ranked at the bottom of the Big Ten for the past few seasons. But after two games, the defense looks different. Head coach Bill Cubit has noticed the difference and had a quick answer when he was asked. “Maturity,� Cubit said. “I think we’re a lot more mature physically. You have to give credit to the players and to the defensive coaches. They’re doing a heck of a job.� The Illini defense ranks among the top in the nation. Illinois is tied for fi rst with Boston College and Kansas State for the fewest points allowed (3) and fourth for yards
allowed per game (193). Opponents have gained 386 yards against Illinois in two games — sixth best nationally— and have allowed 78.5 rushing yards per game — 19th best nationally. Illi nois has forced five interceptions this season after safety Taylor Barton intercepted two passes Saturday — the team had seven last season. The Illini also blocked a fi eld goal in the opener against Kent State, blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown against Western Illinois and have racked up 14 three-andouts through two games. Although players admitted that the scheme has been tweaked in certain situations, much of the success has been because of the players and the goals they set. “ That’s the expectation,� linebacker Mason Monheim said. “We’re kind of living up to it. We had a high standard going into the summer, and we’re going to continue that.�
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Illini sweep weekend matches
Editor’s note: Every week, The Daily Illini football staff ranks the football teams in the Big Ten 1-14 and compiles the lists into its own Big Ten power rankings.
1. OHIO STATE (LAST WEEK: 1)
The defending national champions dominated in a 38-0 win over Hawaii. The Buckeyes retain their No. 1 ranking in the AP and Coaches polls.
2. MICHIGAN STATE (2)
The Spartans prevailed Saturday night against Oregon. In a 31-28 win, Michigan State won’t let the Buckeyes hold the top spot without a fight.
3. WISCONSIN (3) After a defeat to Alabama, the Badgers finished this week with a 58-0 rout of Miami of Ohio. Wisconsin recorded four turnovers, and three interceptions. The Badgers are No. 24 in AP rankings.
4. NEBRASKA (5) The Cornhuskers came back from last week’s loss and finished with a 48-9 win over South Alabama. Running back Terrell Newby ran for a career-high 198 yards and scored three touchdowns.
5. MINNESOTA (4) The Gophers beat Colorado State 23-20 after the Rams tied the game. Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner finished with 233 yards to help his team avoid a second consecutive loss.
6. NORTHWESTERN (8) The Wildcats remain No. 23 in the AP poll after a 41-0 win over Eastern Illinois. Northwestern’s margin of victory was its largest since beating Illinois 48-0 in 1970.
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Illinois’ Michelle Strizak bumps the ball during the game against Minnesota at Huff Hall, on Oct. 1.
7. MICHIGAN (7) Oregon State took an early lead over the Wolverines on Saturday. But Michigan regained the lead, winning 35-7 and giving Jim Harbaugh his first win — both as head coach and at the Big House.
8. ILLINOIS (9) The Illini powered through Western Illinois 44-0. Quarterback Wes Lunt led Illinois, completing 33-of46 passes for one touchdown and 316 yards.
9. IOWA (6) With a tied score going into the fourth quarter, the Hawkeyes scored two touchdowns to secure a 31-17 win over in-state rival Iowa State. Presidential candidate Donald Trump made an appearance.
10. PENN STATE (11) The Nittany Lions came back this week with a 27-14 win over Buffalo. Saquon Barkley became Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week after scoring his first career touchdown.
11. INDIANA (13) The Hoosiers defeated FIU 36-22 to remain undefeated. Jameel Cook Jr. had an interception touchdown return, which was more comfortable than the team’s 48-47 win over Southern Illinois.
12. PURDUE (14) The Boilermakers beat Indiana State 38-14. Quarterback Austin Appleby went 20-of-34 for 289 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, after throwing four interceptions against Marshall.
13. MARYLAND (10) In a 48-27 loss to Bowling Green, the Terrapins passed for 185 yards and rushed for 156 yards. In a close second half, Maryland gave up three late interceptions to allow the Falcons to seal the win.
14. RUTGERS (12)
The Scarlet Knights’ in a 37-34 loss to Washington State. Janarion Grant set a school record. However, Leonte Carroo was suspended indefinitely.
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The No. 6 Illinois volleyball team (7-1) swept its weekend competition, but its biggest challenge came from No. 24 Kentucky (5-5). According to outside hitter Michelle Strizak , the Illini had to adjust to the tough blocking presence that the Wildcats presented. Kentucky scored off 13 blocks — six more than Illinois — and limited the Illini to just a .130 hitting percentage. “They were a good blocking team, which is something that we haven’t seen all year,� Strizak said. “They put up a solid block every time, so we had to go over it and hit harder shots. That took a little bit of getting used to, but we never really panicked.� The team needed a come-
back effort in the fi rst set to put away the Wildcats 26-24, but the Illini’s adjustments became evident by the third set. Illinois raised its hitting percentage from .024 in the fi rst set to .250 in the third and committed half as many errors, leading to a convincing match victory.
Team displays depth against Jackrabbits The Illini showed their depth against South Dakota State (1-11) by extending playing time to players who don’t see the court as often. Most notably, senior setter Alexis Viliunas took the place of freshman Jordyn Poulter for the majority of the match. She contributed 29 assists and six digs in the match. Despite starting every match for the Illi-
ni last season, she has had to take a back seat to the freshman starter. Junior outside hitter Katie Roustio also saw action against the Jackrabbits, and along with Michelle Strizak, led the team with 12 kills. It was Roustio’s second match of the season. Freshman middle blocker Ali Bastianelli scored the second-most kills in the match with nine, a season high for her. Bastianelli’s previous season-high was five.
Illini continue road stand Illinois is in the middle of what will be its longest road trip of the regular season. In the span of five games, the team has played three ranked teams, including No. 2 Stanford.
Besides their loss to the Cardinal, the Illini have swept all of their opponents this season with two of their biggest margins of victory coming against their two most recent opponents: South Dakota State and Wichita State. Head coach Kevin Hambly said the team is still working on solidifying its “personality.� Despite having issues offensively, he said he was optimistic about the team’s progress during the weekend. Illinois will have another weekend of non-conference play before the Big Ten competition starts on Sept. 25 at Maryland. It will be another two weeks before the team returns to Huff Hall to take on Penn State on Oct. 9.
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Former Illini gone NFL charged with DUI BY MICHAL DWOJAK STAFF WRITER
According to a University of Illinois police report released on September 14, Evan R. Wilson of Champaign was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at Sixth and John Streets, Champaign, for driving under the influence of
alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. According to the report, police were nearby when the vehicle Wilson was driving struck a parked vehicle. Wilson was a tight end for the Illinois football team from 2010-2013. Although he wasn’t drafted, the
tight end was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 but was waived from reserved /injured with an injury settlement by the Cowboys in June. The Miami Dolphins signed him on Aug. 12. He was signed to their practice squad in October and released a week later. The Oakland
Raiders signed Wilson to their practice squad in December and his contract expired in January. Both Wilson and the at h let ic dep a r t me nt declined to comment when asked about the arrest.
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Sights from Illini’s Saturday win
Jaylen Dunlap covers Marchie Murdock as he returns a blocked punt for a touchdown. The Marching Illini perform for fans at halftime.
Head coach Bill Cubit celebrates the team’s win over Western Illinois by singing “Hail to the Orange” with the student section.
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Block I, Illinois’ student cheering section, roots on the Illini during their win over Western Illinois.
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Cowboys named richest franchise in the world Owner Jerry Jones has more reasons to smile the day after the Dallas Cowboys’ thrilling 27-26 season-opening victory over
Cowboy wide receiver out 4-6 weeks with fractured foot Dez Bryant fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and while the Cowboys have initially given a four-to-six week timeframe for his return, six is the more rea-
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FOOTBALL Western Illinois. “We told him to just be patient,” Cubit said. “I thought he handled it well. He was very composed ... I thought he handled (playing with mostly secondary players) well.” Crouch has benefited from large halftime leads. The coaching staff has decided to take out starting quarterback Wes Lunt, not
the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on Sunday night. The Cowboys have been valued at $4 billion by Forbes magazine, making it not only the richest franchise in the NFL, but also in the world. No other franchise in the world, Forbes said, is worth more than “America’s Team.” The next closest is Spanish soccer club Real Madrid ($3.16 billion).
Jones bought the Cowboys, along with Texas Stadium, for $140 million in 1989 from H.R. “Bum” Bright. Not too shabby of return on investment for Jones. Behind the Cowboys in the NFL’s most valuable includes the New England Patriots ($3.2 billion), Washington Redskins ($2.85 billion), New York Giants ($2.8 billion) and San Francisco 49ers ($2.7 billion).
sonable estimate, sources said. The Pro Bowl receiver appeared to suffer the injury in the first minute of the fourth quarter after his catch for 20 yards on a crossing pattern. Commonly known as a Jones fracture, Bryant is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday and have a screw placed in the foot. The injury ends a streak of 63-consecutive regular season starts for Bryant. His last absence
came in Week 2 of the 2011 against the San Francisco 49ers. DeMarcus Lawrence suffered a similar injury last season and was out for seven weeks. Receiver Michael Crabtree, now with the Oakland Raiders, was out even longer due to complications. If Bryant is able to return in six weeks, that would make him available for the Cowboys return matchup against the Giants on Oct. 25.
wanting to risk injury. Crouch was shaky in his first career game against Kent State, going 3-for-9 for 46 yards, one touchdown and one interception but rebounded against Western Illinois, completing 5-of-8 passes for 37 yards and one touchdown. “He’s done really well,” Lunt said. “Chayce is a young guy so he’s just getting better with the more reps that he gets.”
Injury report Cubit had more injuries to talk about during Monday’s press conference than he did the previous two weeks. Tight end Tim Clary will have surgery Wednesday after injuring his left arm during Saturday’s game. Cubit did not say whether he would miss the entire season. Offensive lineman Zach Heath will also miss a couple of weeks with a sprained knee.
Suh will not be disciplined for alleged kick to head Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh won’t face discipline for an alleged kick to the head of Washington Redskins tailback Alfred Morris, which resulted in his helmet falling off during Sunday’s 17-10 Dolphins win. Certain media outlets made claims that the exchange, which took place in the second quarter when Suh tackled Morris down-field at the end of a run, was intentional, and that it merited a suspension. NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed that the play was reviewed by the senior football operations staff and
Eric Finney will return to practice Monday after missing Saturday’s game. Wide receiver Justin Hardee is out of his protective boot but Cubit said the wide receiver will not play Saturday. The head coach also said wide receiver Mike Dudek is running and making light cuts but hasn’t undergone contact and will not return until he is 100 percent. Lunt, Clary’s roommate, knows what it’s like to deal with an injury during
there will be no action taken. “While there was contact between the players, Suh’s action was not deemed a kick,” an NFL spokesman stated. Suh was asked about the incident after Sunday’s 17-10 win over the Redskins, but he claimed to have no idea what happened. “I tackled him plenty of times during the game, so I’m not really certain what you are speaking of,” said Suh, who finished Sunday’s game with two tackles. Suh’s reputation as a dirty player has plenty to do with the attention drawn to his controversial play with Morris. He has $216,875 in career fines in Detroit for various acts like stepping on the calf of Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which happened last season.
the season. Although the situation is difficult, Lunt is confident that Clary will return confident in his game. “I told him I’ve been there and I know how it feels,” Lunt said. “He’s a fifth-year guy, he’s a veteran guy who knows the ins and outs of it ... Everyday he’s gotten better with his mood and his attitude, so he’ll be fine.”
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Swisher could be key for Braves BY DAVID O’BRIEN TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Before being traded to the Braves on Aug. 7, Nick Swisher had played on just one team with a losing record in 11 seasons. He played on six teams that won at least 92 games, including a World Series championship team (Yankees), five teams that won division tiles and none that finished lower than third. Now at age 34, and with another year left on his contract, Swisher is on a Braves team that has lost 46 of 60 games and was tied with Philadelphia for the majors’ worst record (56-88) entering Monday, when the Braves were off after being swept by the Mets. The lost weekend extended their home skid to 12 games, longest for the franchise in at least 102 years. Instead of grousing about the embarrassment this season has become, Swisher exudes the same energy and optimism he’s been known for throughout his career, insisting he’s excited about being part of the Braves’ rebuilding. “I call it a rejuvenation of this organization,� he said last week. “I’m happy and proud to part of that. That’s what I want to do, man. I want to make this place 100 percent better from the time that I showed up ‘til the time that I leave here, whenever that is.� His stay might not be as brief as was anticipated after the Braves acquired the first baseman/left fielder along with Michael Bourn from Cleveland in exchange for Chris Johnson. Swisher and Bourn are owed a combined $29 million in 2016 and the Indians sent the Braves $10 million to offset the difference in what they were owed and what Johnson had left on a three-year contract. Swisher had surgery on both knees in August 2014, after posting career-worsts in average (.208), OBP (.278) and slugging percentage (.331) in 97 games last season. He tried to come back too soon this May and hit .198 with two homers in 30 games before returning to the DL. He was completing a rehab assignment when traded and expectations were lower for Swisher than for Bourn. Some thought that Swisher might even be designated for assignment and dumped. Those opinions began to change soon after the trade.
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after Rashad Jennings scored the touchdown in Sunday’s game.
Manning takes blame for lategame mistake clock, likely recalled Super Bowl XLVI when Ahmad Bradshaw scored the final touchdown against the Patriots. That gave the ball back to Tom Brady in position to win the game. It’s likely that Manning wanted to avoid such a situation in Sunday’s game, even if Tom Coughlin clearly wanted the touchdown. “The game should have been handled in a different way right there at the end,� Coughlin said. “In all of those situations, I am very, very reluctant to do anything but score. Sometimes people get out of the way and allow you to [score], I’m taking the points most of the time. I understand all about the clock and everything, but that would have, obviously, a touchdown puts you back up 10.� That was said before Jennings’ revelation to ESPN. The Giants, oddly enough, threw an incompletion on third down after Jennings’ two fruitless runs. That one Coughlin took the blame for, recognizing after the game that the Giants should have run it and milked more time off the clock. Instead, they kicked a field goal, went up 26-20, gave the Cowboys the ball at the 28 with 1:29 left, and lost the game.
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Atlanta Braves’ Nick Swisher nearly collides with first base umpire Bob Davidson as he rounds first heading to second during the fifth inning on Aug. 9, at Turner Field in Atlanta. Bourn has hit .181 (15-for-96) with a .263 OBP, .480 OPS and four stolen bases in 29 games. But he has played strong defense and manager Fredi Gonzalez notes how unlucky he’s been with line drives hit at defenders. For the season, Bourn has hit .231 with a career-worst .579 OPS and 17 steals. Swisher has hit .235 with a solid .368 OBP and .756 OPS in 106 plate appearances for the Braves, with four doubles, three homers and 15 RBIs in 32 games. “He gives you tremendous energy and great atbats,� Gonzalez said, “and the encouraging thing is, we’re going to watch him play the rest of this month, and we’ve got him for one more year. And he goes into the offseason and heals up a little bit more (from) those knee surgeries, gets stronger, and maybe we’ll
have even a better player.� “I didn’t know what to expect from a guy who had both knees done last year. You can tell he’s a pro’s pro. He takes care of himself a lot. He comes in, does his running, does his exercise.� Swisher has worn a fairly bulky brace — “my quarterback brace� — on his right knee this season. He hopes to shed that before next season and looks forward to a healthy offseason and full spring training. “The offseason for me, I get after it, man,� he said. “For me there’s two things I do in the offseason — family time and get those weights in. That’s about it. I just think with everything I’ve gone through in the past two years, it’s just nice to have all that behind me and be looking forward to great days instead of getting out of bed and crawling to the
bathroom.� The Braves are 3-24 with a 6.76 ERA and 81 runs scored in their past 27 games. They have won just five of the 32 games that Swisher has played. “We just need to somehow find a way to unify together as a team and move everybody in the same direction going forward,� Swisher said last week in Philadelphia. After saying that, the Braves beat the Phillies 8-1 in their series finale. Then they got swept by the Mets. On Sunday, the Braves had a 7-4 lead with two out and nobody on in the Mets’ ninth inning and ended up losing 10-7 in 10 innings. They have a majors-worst 4.82 bullpen ERA, the majors’ fourth-highest overall ERA (4.58), and the majors’ lowest-scoring offense (517 runs in 144 games) plus fewest homers (88).
Rashad Jennings was told not to score late in Sunday night’s loss to the Cowboys, a decision that was clearly bad advice. After a pass to Odell Beckham Jr. gave the Giants the ball at the Cowboys’ fouryard line, Jennings ran twice without reaching the end zone. After the game, he told ESPN that the inability to score was on purpose — even if it was against his better judgment. “On the first-down play, I was told, ‘Rashad, don’t score,’� Jennings reportedly said. “On second down, ‘Rashad, don’t score.’ I was tempted to say, ‘Forget it,’ and go score because I could. But I didn’t want to be that guy. But definitely, I was asked not to score.� So who told him that? “I informed Rashad, if they let you score, go down at the one-inch line and don’t score,� Giants quarterback Eli Manning said Monday. “It’s my mistake. It did not come from the sideline.� Manning, who admitted he was confused about the number of timeouts the Cowboys had because of the two they were given back after defensive penalties stopped the
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Illini bombard Norse with shots in win Despite large quantity of shots, team scored once Illinois head coach Janet Rayfield and the Illini soccer team didn’t really know what to expect from Northern Kentucky before the two teams faced off Friday. As a result – in terms of preparation – Illinois implemented a simple game plan. The Illini wanted to see what the Norse would give them. What Illinois got was plenty of space to get into the attacking third. The difficulty was what the team encountered in that space. Northern Kentucky stacked up near the box to ensure that the Illini could not get great looks. Illinois players settled for a lot of off-target shots, 19 to be exact. “I just would’ve liked to have seen us be a little more active, and create more quality chances as opposed to the quantity,” Rayfield said. The shots certainly came for the Illini, but the team — as Rayfield alluded to — did not exactly convert on many opportunities. Illinois scored one goal — in the 36th minute off of a Hope D’Addario free kick from the far side after a NKU yellow card — on a season-high 29 strikes. “The quantity was there tonight, the quality just wasn’t,” Rayfield said.
Freshman Murray gets opportunity Freshman midfielder Katie Murray has started for the Illini in the last two
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Hope D’Addario takes a corner kick during Friday’s game against Northern Kentucky at Illinois Soccer Stadium. games and is making a good impression on Rayfield and the rest of the team. Murray’s extensive playing time is coming in part because of injury — senior Reagan Robishaw hurt her knee last week and Rayfield speculated it was a torn ACL. Rayfield said that Murray is a good fit to fill the role that Robishaw played for the Illini — a gritty, defensive/midfielder hybrid. According to Rayfield, Murray had a great performance on the West
Coast against Portland, but struggled at times during the match against Northern Kentucky on Friday. “She’s a freshman that is still learning the game,” said Rayfield. “We’re trying to find the spaces where we can get her the ball a little more often.” Rayfield is looking for Murray to be a go-to in the future now that Robishaw is excepted to be out for an extended period of time. Murray’s youth will become less and less apparent as the freshman gets
more starts for the Illini. “I’m excited about what Katie brings to this program,” Rayfield said. “I think she’ll have performances that are better than tonight’s.”
Marbury back at full strength Sophomore forward Kara Marbury sported an athletic wrap around her quad for the first six games of the season. She had been recovering from a strained quad, which hampered her quick-
ness out on the field. Friday night’s Illini lineup against the Norse featured a different, more-healthy version of Marbury. The forward said that she is back at full strength and ready to contribute at a higher level. “I feel like my runs were more on,” Marbury said. “I wasn’t trying to not run as fast as I can because I didn’t want to re-pull it.” Rayfield certainly appreciates having Marbury at 100 percent health. The sophomore is tied for sec-
ond on Illinois’ goal-scoring list and sits alone in second in shots. The Illini coach applauded Marbury’s effort on both ends of the field. “Marbury is as much of a defensive presence for us as (key defender) Hope D’Addario,” Rayfield said. D’Addario has started every game this season and leads the team in minutes played. Marbury has started in six of the seven games.
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Hockey off to rough start on the road Illinois was shut out in two exhibition away games vs. Springfield BY COLE HENKE STAFF WRITER
The Illinois hockey team was shut out in two exhibition games over the weekend against the Jr. Blues of Springfield, Illinois. The Illini lost the games by the scores of 8-0 and 5-0, respectively. Head coach Nick Fabbrini was disappointed more about the team’s effort than he was the score. “We maybe played the hockey that we are capable of playing for 25 to 30 minutes through both games,” Fabbrini said. “It’s really frustrating considering we can look back on those 25 to 30 minutes and believe that we carried the play.” It didn’t take long for the Illini to fall behind. The Jr. Blues scored their first goal 20 seconds into the game. Afterward, junior goalie Joe Olen tried to look on the bright side of the loss. “Looking at the silver lining, we now know what we need to work on,” Olen said. “Our defensive zone is the main problem, but obviously our offense needs work too.” Being exhibition games, neither one counts towards Illinois’ CSCHL conference record. Olen saw the losses as a learning experience and called the two losses “feeler games”. The offense remained stagnant all weekend. According to Fabbrini, there were some unlucky bounces off the post, but
mainly it was because the team wasn’t capitalizing on its opportunities. “As a team, we need to play to our strengths,” Fabbrini said. “We need to focus on getting the puck deep in their zone. That is where we are our best.” Effort was the real focus point for Fabbrini. “We realized when we don’t play as hard as we can that we are a bad hockey team,” he said.
Home ice advantage The Illini have a distinct home ice advantage when they play in the Illinois Ice Arena. The rink is 30 feet wider than the NHL regulation rink. The corners have much more of a gradual curve than an average rink. The Illini practice on this ice all of the time, so they have become used to how the ice and the boards play. When the visiting teams play in the rink, there is an adjustment period for them. “It definitely provides us with an advantage, knowing this big (ice) so well,” Fabbrini said. “Sometimes the other teams’ players will come in and their bags and jaws will drop at the same time. They can’t believe that they have to play on this thing.” From the other perspective though, when Illinois goes on the road they have to adjust to the smaller ice. The transition was especially hard for the new players, who had to adjust not only to the ice, but also to the new pace of play. Olen, one of the team’s veterans, always has the same advice. “I usually just tell them to play the way that they played before (they were on
Illinois’ Joe Olen attempts to block a shot during the game vs. Robert Morris at the Ice Arena on Jan. 24. this team),” Olen said. “At first it seems like you have to make decisions so much quicker, but really (the players) just have to adjust to the pace of play.”
A different type of opponent The Illini’s opponent this past weekend, the Springfield Jr. Blues, is a junior hockey team, which is different from the rest of Illinois’ opponents this season.
A junior hockey team is at a level between high school hockey and Division I hockey. All the players on these teams still have aspirations of playing at the Division I level. The main difference, according to Fabbrini, between playing a junior team as opposed to one of Illinois’ conference opponents is that the junior teams are younger. None of the Springfield players have any commit-
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