Quad Day Edition 2016

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QUAD SECTION A

NEWS SECTION B

LIFE & CULTURE SECTION C

AUGUST 19, 2016

SPORTS SECTION D

UIF uses Quad Day to recruit employees

How to navigate Quad Day booths

Experience the best, worst of Quad Day

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RSOs provide work experience and enjoyment Organizations help students relax and grow

best jobs after graduation. Business organizations prepare members to interview for internships and put them in touch with alumni in their fields.

RSOs will consume a large amount of your time and mental energy outside of classes. While it is important to prepare for the career you want, if all of your time is focused on work, you may fi nd yourself burned out by the middle of the semester.

I thought that I could plan my future to the tee by joining as many groups as possible to make my resume rock solid.

However, I found that after coming home from a long day of classes, the last thing I wanted to do was more work foran organization that was supposed to be fun.

Once I had a better balance of fun and work in my life, I was so much happier.

I have learned that I am willing to put forth more effort in groups that I enjoy. The fact that they have taught me skills I may use in the future is just an added bonus On Quad Day, look for groups that will help you professionally, but don’t forget to get information on clubs or teams that will be a fun way for you to de-stress and enjoy your time at the University.

If you were an athlete

A club team will require more of a time commitment but will allow you to compete at a higher level and get to know members of the team better.

Intramural sports are a great way to reduce stress and stay healthy with a low time commitment.

The season for each sport is short, and I fi nd myself looking forward to the weekly games.

If sports are not your favorite way to relax, many RSOs provide other ways to relax.

October Lovers is a group that puts on events throughout the month

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The University has a multitude of student groups that focus on the arts, so if your passion lies in theater, dance or music, there are options for you to participate, even if you are not majoring in the subject.

The Penny Dreadful Players is campus’s oldest student-run theater company. It provides a space for student playwrights and actors to showcase their talents.

A cappella groups such as the Xtension Chords and Girls Next Door perform on campus throughout the year and even face off against groups from other states in competitions.

Although my talents defi nitely do not qualify me to be on a stage, I love watching these students perform throughout the

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Experience Quad Day quickly and efficiently humid outside. Combine this with the thousands of students vying for the same free stuff and the fact that everyone is squished into one line in between all the booths along the sidewalks, and you have a situation that not every student will find pleasant.

ISABELLA JACKSON Special Sections Editor

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ecause Quad Day takes place at the end of August in Central Illinois, it is generally hot and

While many people see Quad Day as one of the most fun-filled parts of Welcome Weekend, others can find it overwhelming, intimidating or just plain miserable, regardless of the many opportunities that it has to offer.

If you don’t like heat or crowds, Quad Day might not be your first choice of how to spend your first Sunday afternoon at school.

However, getting involved on campus is too important for someone to miss out on this unique opportunity.

So, even if for a little while, students should find time to attend.

My strategy for meeting new people on campus was to join as many groups as possible.

Without attending Quad Day, I would have had no idea which groups interested me.

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Students browse the RSO booths on the Main Quad.

If the necessity of getting involved still doesn’t make you want to run to the Quad right away, know that there is an efficient way to approach the event so you are not battling the crowds for hours on end.

First, get a general idea of what groups you are looking to join. What interested you in high school that you want to continue? What are activities that you always wanted to try, but never had the opportunity?

Research the groups on UofI Connections to discover the name of the group you are trying to find. After this, you can make a list of the groups you want to gather information about, all while sitting in the air conditioning.

When you finally decide to brave the Quad, bring a water bottle. No matter how long you stay, a little extra

hydration should help you feel fine.

Grab a group of people from your residence hall or bring your roommate along with you. It will make the whole experience more fun, and if you are stuck waiting in line, at least you will have someone to talk to.

Pick up a map and look up the organizations you might want to see in the list of names. Organizations tend to be arranged in logical patterns, based on their theme or goals.

This makes it easy to target areas where you know you will be interested in multiple organizations.

If there is a long line to type your email into a laptop or write it on a sheet of paper, see if there is a flyer about an informational meeting. Many groups will allow you to enter your

email at the informational meeting, even if you do not wait in line on the Quad.

If you want to avoid the crowds, plan to attend Quad Day toward the end of the four-hour event. While the free stuff may be running low, many of the freshman who came right at the beginning will have left already.

Even if Quad Day is not the best part of Welcome Weekend for you, the connections you make by getting involved in campus RSOs will make it worthwhile. By the time next year’s Quad Day rolls around, you may even fi nd yourself volunteering to work a booth for a couple hours with the friends in your organization, and you might even enjoy it.

Isabella is a junior in LAS. ijackso2@dailyillini.com

UIF uses Quad Day to recruit new employees important day to recruit people to work at UIF because it is the start of a new school year, and many students are still looking for a campus job,” Rachel Bentivenga, the current Coordinator of Hiring and Recruitment, wrote in an email.

Bentivenga said that the diversity of students that will be on and around the Quad is a major benefit because they are able to reach students of all majors and ages.

UIF will have a booth on the Quad, but will also station employees around the central campus area with flyers to give to students approaching and leaving the Quad.

Bentivenga said that when preparing for Quad Day, time management is essential. The preparations started in April, when she reserved the booth on the Quad and began planning the logistics of the day.

“I came up with a shirt design, created a poster, and designed flyers to pass out to students. Then I had to order the shirts and make

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Students will fi nd many clubs and student organizations to join on Quad Day, but they will also have the opportunity to learn more about corporations that are hiring students in the campus area.

The University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) is the independent, nonprofit corporation responsible for fundraising for the University of Illinois.

Workers make calls to alumni in the evening to maintain the relationship between the University and its graduates and encourage gift-giving that supports the school.

Because all of the workers are undergraduate and graduate students, there is turnover when students graduate, and the organization must hire a new set of employees a throughout the year.

Quad Day is an critical time to reach students who may be interested in working.

“Quad Day is a really

sure that everything would be ready to pass out to our employees before Quad Day,” she said.

Bentivenga said that UIF has received a very positive response from students who talked to workers on previous Quad Days.

“It is a great opportunity for students to fi nd out about UIF,” Bentivenga said, “Even if students are not looking for a job at that time, they might remember seeing us on Quad Day in the future, and then will want to apply.”

When Rebekah Bender, sophomore in ACES, attended last year’s Quad Day, she was not looking for a job at all.

“I went with a few of my friends of mine to see all the clubs and organizations on campus,” Bender wrote in an email, “I happened to walk by an enthusasic group of people handing out fliers about jobs at UIF.” Jennifer Lynn, junior in Business, started working for UIF in the fall of 2014.

She will spend this year’s Quad Day passing out flyers

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The University of Illinois Foundation can be found in Harker Hall on the northeast side of the Main Quad. near the Quad.

She said that UIF benefits students because it is a great resume booster. Workers strengthen their speak-

ing and active listening skills, which will help them with interviews and presentations in future jobs. On top of that, there are perks such

as pay starting at $10 per hour and weekends without being scheduled for shifts.

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Girls Next Door A Cappella performs in the demonstration area of the Main Quad.

Layout of tables makes Quad Day simple to navigate BROOKS BERISH Assistant Special Sections Editor

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he prospect of Quad Day is a little intimidating at first. The number of organizations that line the sidewalks of the Main Quad make stopping at every booth difficult, if not impossible.

Luckily, Quad Day is organized in such a way that people can efficiently walk around the Quad while still managing to see everything in a reasonable amount of time.

Quad Day is compartmentalized into various areas based on the RSO focus or type. The different groups have something for everyone, from social fraternities to politics and religion.

Beginning at the entrance in the by the English Building, one can find clubs regarding University departments and academic services. Tables give information about services provided by University faculty and staff.

Some of the groups in this section include the Illinois Leadership Center,

the Krannert Art Museum and the Study Abroad office. Similar to all of the other booths on the Quad, these departments will tell the students what they are and what they can offer students, but are not trying to attract new members in the way that social fraternities or campus clubs are.

Just north of the entrance to Foellinger, lies one of the larger groups classified as Athletic and Recreation clubs. This section includes all of the club sports and recreational activities. Among these clubs are The Chief’s Airsoft Platoon, the Illinois Sailing club and of course, the school’s very own Quidditch Team.

Many times these groups will be in their uniforms, so students may spot Quidditch players in jerseys or water polo players in Speedos. At certain points during the day, these teams may scrimmage and show off their athletic skills.

In the Creative, Media and Performing Arts section, which straddles the walkway just south of the northernmost patch of grass, students will find

multiple avenues with which to express their theatrical, film, musical and artistic interests. This section boasts a cappella groups, a guitar club, multiple unique dance groups and even a Chinese Independent Film Society.

The many different cultures and ethnicities of the student body comprise one of the University’s many positive aspects, and the campus’s RSOs are representative of that diversity.

One section in the middle of the Quad is reserved for cultural and ethnic groups. Students have the opportunity to learn more about different cultures or bond with students from similar backgrounds to their own.

Last spring there were 9,636 international students enrolled at the University, according to the International Student and Scholar Services. Similar to the cultural and ethnic groups, there is a smaller section of international organizations focused on nationalities coming together.

There is also a demonstration area on the lawn where select groups show-

case what their clubs are about. Some groups cannot effectively show students what they do with only a standalone booth.

For example, the Fencing Illini will be “en garde” in their special fencing gear and the iRobotics group should be presenting their robots.

The Non-Profit and Community organizations in the northwest corner are more of a resource for students rather than actual student organizations. The local YMCA, the Peace Corps and some of the local churches are represented among other community groups outreaching to University of Illinois students.

Students can find philanthropic groups based on their individual interests.

Some groups will serve local charities while others will make an impact across the country and overseas.

The west section of the Quad is delegated to the group known as “other social,” which has some especially unique social focuses. For example, there is a Tea Company, a Girl Talk Club and an October Lovers Club.

Just north of them, there are several politically focused student organizations that can help students find others with similar mindsets or can help them understand the political process more clearly. If students are not interested in the Illinois Student Senate or the College Democrats, then at least they can register to vote with the Illini Voter Coalition.

What would college be without its Pre-professional and Academic clubs?

Most of us, after all, are trying to figure what we want to do and these clubs can definitely give students the opportunity to network and explore their academic interests even more. This is probably the largest of the groups, located on the far east side of the Quad, so whatever one may be interested in, there is a pretty good chance there is a club for that.

The religious groups in the southwest corner of the Quad provide a great social foundation, bringing people of the same faith, or sometimes of different faiths, together.

The Rights and Free-

dom Issues groups in the northwest corner of the map are set up mainly to promote their ideals and beliefs. The ROTC has its own section consisting of a few groups advertising their programs. The Service and Volunteer groups represent numerous different charities and programs ranging from the Illini Fighting Alzheimer’s group to the Students for Environmental Concerns.

Participating in these kinds of organizations can be very fulfilling.

Lastly, there is a area allocated to Greek Life.

This is a great chance to get to meet with as many of the organizations as possible while they are all in the same place.

Regardless of what new students did in high school or what they think their main interests are, Quad Day is an excellent opportunity to find and explore some new interests. So keep an open mind, talk to all the friendly people at the booths – that’s what they’re there for – and have fun.

Brooks is a sophomore in Business. berish2@dailyillini.com

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Experience the best, worst of Quad Day

BY AMINAH KOSHUL STAFF WRITER

Quad Day was the first campus-wide event I attended as a freshman two years ago. It’s one of the many events hosted by the Illini Union Board that captures a picture-perfect snapshot

of the kind of college life you see in movies: a vibrant and lively atmosphere with students reconnecting after summer vacation.

It helps mark the beginning of a new academic year and showcases much of what the University has to offer

The Marching Illini perform at Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2012.

beyond the rigorous academic coursework.

While Quad Day serves to acquaint students with the vast extracurricular opportunities available to them, it’s not always as easy as picking out a few choice clubs and being on your way.

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Because it takes place in late August, the weather tends to be uncooperative. It can hot and humid and having a few hundred people packed into the Quad doesn’t help the situation.

It’s also extremely loud, with students talking over each other in an attempt to gain attention and recruit you into their clubs.

It can easily become overwhelming to process all the information being thrown at you and with over 1000 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) it can become difficult to keep track of which club does what.

You’ll probably end up signing up for the mailing lists of numerous RSOs which you won’t remember until your inbox is plagued with emails from them until you unsubscribe.

Despite your initial ambitions, you’ll find that you won't able to join every club that hands you a flier or a frisbee. The opportunities won’t seem as enticing in

hindsight and ideally, you’ll probably narrow it down to maybe two or three prospective clubs.

On the upside, this event provides a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones before classes start. It’s a small snippet of the lively student body that you will find yourself a part of for the next four years.

Quad Day does an excellent job of capturing the exuberance and fast paced nature of campus life. Additionally, there are dance and theater groups performing live to showcase their talent and attract anyone interested. Watching their performances is always a good time and is a convenient opportunity for an entertainment fix between RSO hunting.

Quad Day presents the perfect circumstances to come across an RSO you might not have joined otherwise. With all the booths representing their RSOs, arranged and organized carefully for you to choose from, you’re bound

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to come across a club or two that you’ll find interesting.

It’s important to bear in mind that the chaos of Quad Day can easily be countered with some simple planning.

First of all, decide what kind of RSOs you want to join.

Create a balance between career-based or academically oriented clubs and recreational ones. Next, make sure to look over a map that outlines where each RSO will be. Familiarizing yourself with the names of the buildings on the quad is a big help.

It’s the first major step towards becoming involved with the campus community and creating a well-rounded college experience. The RSOs you join can help reinforce and compliment the knowledge gained during classroom education. Even for a self-professed introvert like myself, Quad Day is still worth the trip.

Aminah is a junior in LAS. akoshu2@dailyillini.com

Bangladeshi student wants more than Miss World crown

BY RYAN WILSON STAFF WRITER

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on July 5 at dailyillini.com.

Most kids grow up hearing how cute or how talented they are. Hiam Hafizuddin, however, heard herself described as a “terrorist” and “jihadist.”

Those harsh words were directed at her by students and one teacher in elementary and middle school in Huntley, Illinois.

The teacher would frequently segregate Hafizuddin and another student from others and purposefully lowered their grades. One teacher would lecture on the attacks on the World Trade Center of 9/11 and, while looking at Hafizuddin and the other segregated student, said how all Muslims are terrorists.

“I didn’t even have an understanding of those concepts at such a such a young age,” Hafizuddin, now 20 years old and a junior at the University, said.

That teacher was Islamophobic, a term heard too often today referring to one who expresses hatred or prejudice toward Muslims. Hafi-

zuddin and the other student are Muslim.

Now, 13 years later and at Illinois, she nearly became the first winner of the Miss World America pageant of Bangladeshi descent. Miss World is one of the oldest major international pageants.

It is owned by the Miss World Organization and independent of the Miss Universe pageant.

“After everyone found out that I was competing and that I was the only Bangladeshi there, everyone just went crazy,” Hiam, whose effort has been covered by 30 Bangladeshi newspapers, said.

The Miss World Competition held its finale July 8.

It consists of a fitness test, interview portion and a speech on a certain topic, or philanthropy. Hiam’s philanthropy — “Unity through diversity: Bridging the gap between cultural competency and education” — is one on which she has been working her entire life.

“I’m really passionate about this because I myself have faced a lot of discrimination growing up,” Hiam said. “I am trying to do what I can so younger kids don’t have to go through this.”

Both of Hiam’s parents were born and raised in Bangladesh, located in South Asia and directly east of India. Bangladesh is approximately the size of Wisconsin, which has a population of around 5.73 million. Bangladesh has 162 million, making it one of the most populous countries on earth. Besides overpopulation, illiteracy, poverty and discrimination against women are also a commonality.

Bangladesh was in the news in July when Islamist militants reportedly killed 20 people in Dhaka, the country's capital. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.

The Hafizuddins moved to the United States to avoid such problems and have more opportunities. Hiam learned about her native country through her mother, Nilofar Hafizuddin, a history teacher in the Algonquin School District near Chicago. “(My mother) always taught me that even though I am born (in America), I am a Bangladeshi American, and I have a sense of social obligation that I do have to give to that country,” Hiam said.

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Hiam has pitched her philanthropy to elementary and high schools in the state. She wants schools to add a course similar to Illinois’ IConnect, a required workshop about diversity for new University students.

If the school districts do not have enough money to add such a class, Hiam said they could incorporate lessons into classes like Heath or Social Studies. Six or seven elementary schools in Hunltey are seriously considering her initiative, she says.

“I feel great that my hard work and persistence is paying off,” she said. “The more examples you get of success the more other places are willing to listen to you have to say.”

Hiam, along with Nilofar, began Miss Bangladesh USA as a Facebook page in March 2015 with an online pageant to give Bangladeshi girls a voice and to raise awareness for issues. It is the only pageant in the world specifically for Bangladeshi women.

“Being from the United States as someone trying to help them, that backing would give them the courage

to just do it (start a pageant),” Hiam said. “I want to be that resource and show them that don’t have to be scared. They can do what they believe in.”

Hiam is also working on a multimedia app as a third platform to advocate for positive and cultural change.

Despite Hiam’s efforts, discrimination in Bangladesh is not improving. BBC News reported Islamist extremism is on the rise.

“I think for awhile it (the mindset) has gotten better, but now with ISIS and all those other issues, I’m seeing kind of a regression, and a lot of the Islamophobia is kind of coming back,” Hiam said.

“People are being racially profiled again.”

At Illinois, where she’s double majoring in finance and cinema studies, Hiam typically dresses in western attire. She has not personally felt discriminated against, but her friends say they have been.

Hiam is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority, and she has sorority sisters who felt excluded by the swastikas drawn around campus.

She has high-achieving Mexican-American friends who were offended by the polit-

ically charged chalkings, including ones saying, “Build the wall,” a reference to one of Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign slogans.

Hiam's sorority sisters did not address their concerns to University administrators, but back at Huntley Elementary School, Hiam's parents addressed theirs to the principal.

Several teachers were removed, and the new teachers, Hiam said, were accepting of her. The principal and Hiam’s parents told Hiam to tolerate any similar issues going forward.

“They can’t hold you back,” they told her.

"I feel like ultimately, even though bad events occur, people generally want peace," Hiam said. "The easiest way to go about achieving world peace is by accepting one another for our differences and celebrating those differences.

"When natural disasters occur, ... our world has the ability to come together. I feel like we can definitely work toward getting better diversity and acceptance."

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How to decide which RSO is for you

RSOs for the nontraditional student

Five tips for the best Quad Day ever

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With over 1,400 RSOs available at the University, a club exists for nearly every type of interest. But, finding one’s place among such a large array of choices can be overwhelming.

Given the size of Quad Day, it is not uncommon to accidentally miss a noteworthy booth.

But don’t worry. We’ve done the work for you. Among the endless RSOs, a select few stand out.

Below is a list of recommended clubs

for different personality types. Some are large and popular, while others small and new. But each one provides an opportunity to get involved and meet cool people on campus.

For the music lover: StarCourse

Despite its high enrollment numbers, this organization that brings major musical artists to campus stays under the radar.

They cover all aspects of live concerts, from advertising to stage production. Last year they

brought acts such as Father John Misty, Nate Reuss and rap duo Rae Sremmurd, among others, to campus.

For the want-to-be Simone Biles: Flippin’ Illini Gymnastics Club

For those who have been religiously watching the Final Five dominate the Rio Olympics, here’s your opportunity to try out the sport. The club sport welcomes students of all experience levels, especially first timers.

They compete in

routine Saturday meets, but all are optional.

speaker: Black Lives Matter cofounder Opal Tometi.

For the social justice activist: YWCA & YMCA at University of Illinois

For the road bike enthusiasts: Bikeface

Recognized as the oldest continuously operating studentfocused organization in America, the YWCA helps empower women.

Located just off the Quad, the University YMCA hosted a weekly “Friday Forum” lecture series last year entitled “Breaking Down Racism.”

One major keynote

Acting as an intermediary between the University and the local bike community, Bikeface offers assistance in sport, maintenance and utilities.

The group’s Facebook page serves as a primary information source on upcoming bike rides and other events.

Last April, even Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson joined in on a ride.

For the future Saturday Night Live star: The Phoenix Improv Company

Known for their long form arrangements, the group has performed all across campus.

Tryouts typically occur around two to three weeks into the school, so follow their Facebook and Twitter accounts for more information.

Hoodie Allen performs at a free concert on the Main Quad

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How to decide which RSO is best for you

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A key aspect of having a successful college experience is figuring out how to get involved.

A sure-fire way to get yourself more acclimated to life on campus is to get involved with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Here are some methods to try and figure out what RSOs would be a good fit for you:

Go off of what you know

If you were involved in high school — whether

captain of the tennis team, editor of the yearbook or advocate for LGBT rights — and wish to continue following your passions in college, look for RSOs that can help sustain your drive. Or if there were clubs and activities that you were always itching to give a go at, go ahead and do so. The University’s wide variety of RSOs offers students a chance to get involved with nearly anything that piques their interests.

Do your research

You can also find

out about certain RSOs online. UofI Connections offers a database of all of the RSOs available on campus. Each organization is accompanied by a bio, a list of events they’re holding, a photo gallery and advice for how to get involved.

RSOs also actively use social media to get the word out about their organizations and attract students’ attention.

Even while walking around the academic buildings you can see fliers and posters encouraging students to get involved.

Ask questions

It might be scary to know where to start with RSO involvement, but the most vital thing you can do is go out and ask questions. On Quad Day, walk up to any booth that looks interesting and ask any and all questions. Whether it’s about the RSOs time commitments, events or students’ favorite aspects of the RSO, go ahead and ask.

Pose the question, “Why should I join?” and you’re sure to get an honest answer from someone who is truly passion-

ate about what he or she is doing. If you want to know about RSOs more typical to your major or ideal career, your academic advisers usually know about those inner-workings.

Also go out and ask your friends, classmates and roommates what they’re involved in. It’s interesting to hear about other people’s passions and it might even spark an interest of your own that you wouldn’t have known about otherwise.

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RSOs fit wide variety of schedules

BY CLAIRE HETTINGER NEWS EDITOR

Getting involved on campus can be hard enough for freshmen, but there are additional considerations for non-traditional students and upperclassmen.

Part of being a freshman is getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things. But as students get older and spend more time on campus, it can be challenging to continually try and fi nd a bunch of new friends and clubs.

Instead, focus on fi nding one club that suits your interest and make the most of it.

There is only so much time in the day and 75 percent of that is dedicated to class and homework. On Quad Day or in the weeks after, search for a club that seems exciting and makes you happy.

School will be stressful enough, so it’s good to have an outlet.

But remember that just because you don’t signup for a club in the fi rst few weeks of school, that doesn’t mean you can’t join one later. There are always opportunities to join a club.

Here are some options for students looking for a new club.

October Lover’s Club

The Japanese Conversation Table is just one cool example that provides a place for people to practice speaking Japanese and to meet people in a casual setting. Another interesting one, the Chinese Independent Film Society, is a group that meets weekly to discuss fi lms involving East Asian countries and culture.

Illini Voter Coalition

The coalition helps students register to vote and get involved in the process.

Along with this, there are also many political organizations to join. Any political party you can think of or belong to will have a group of like-minded people. These clubs can be beneficial to anyone no matter what stage of life one is in.

Join a book club

There are a bunch of book clubs on campus. The Asian American Cultural Center has one, the Illini Union has one, not to mention the numerous ones that pop up throughout the year in the English Department.

So look around for flyers and see what books interest you. This way you can fi nd people with similar interests and read a good book or two.

This club is for people who love October but also just the fall in general. This club takes trips to a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard and has a few bonfi res and wiener roasts. They also have a barn dance in October.

This is a good and easy club to join if you want to attend a barn dance. When the time comes around, you can just buy tickets and not worry about doing anything else with the club all year.

Married students

Outdoor Adventure Club

Veterans Student Support Services

The club is made up of people who want to be outside and feel trapped on campus.

The club goes on day trips to surrounding nature areas, but it also goes on weekend camping trips and even a week-long trip on Spring Break. They also host social events on campus.

International clubs

There are many clubs for international students or those who want to celebrate international culture.

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There is married student housing on campus which offers many opportunities for married students to live together and get to know one another.

There are also child care services for students with children, so their children can be in childcare while the parents go to class. For fi nding clubs, many churches or other similar organizations offer groups for married students to meet people.

This service strives to support veterans and allow them to succeed on campus. They have resources for classes, getting readjusted to civilian life and it provides a support system for veterans looking for one.

The services are in place for student Veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard and Reserve members and their qualifying dependents.’

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How to successfully transition from high school to college

BY AARON NAVARRO

ASSISTANT DAYTIME EDITOR

The transition from high school into college is often perceived as terrifying because everything changes; everything is suddenly different. But in reality, the scariest thing would be not learning and growing in college, and instead ending up as the same kid who graduated high school.

Embracing the unfamiliarity of college is essential to growing as a student and person, especially on this campus.

You may have been heavily involved in extracurricular activities during high school and surely want to continue that into college. The University has endless groups for you to explore. Passionate about school spirit? Join Block-I. Loved your local music scene? Look out for Starcourse. But if you want to explore new interests, there’s a whole event for you: Quad Day. Filled with tons of students, clubs and Greek houses, Quad Day is one of the fi rst major social gatherings of college life.

From the BBX beatboxing club to the 104 Degrees club dedicated to hot tubbing, chances are there is a club for your most hidden interests. The number of emails you’ll receive after spending four hours signing up may be overwhelming, but your foot is now in the door for years of new hobbies, people and experiences.

After signing up and grabbing every fl ier you can during Quad Day, you’re set. You go to each introductory club meeting and find the ones that you’re sticking with.

What’s next? How do you fi nd your next great hobby? People. Other students, especially in your fi rst year, can be the best way to branch out and experience new things.

Chances are they’re in the exact same position as you. Go through these new experiences together.

You might end up joining a Greek house together or become a power duo in the West African Drum and

Dance collective. You’ll never know your potential if you don’t try. Good thing you’ll have thousands of people in your class to try with you.

But don’t forget housing.

Your dorm is a good place to fi nd new friends. Don’t be afraid to tag-along with your neighbor down the hall on a night out. From campus bars to concert venues to food trucks, any given night is an opportunity to fi nd your new favorite activity on campus.

Even during the daytime, Chambana has plenty of hidden gems for you to fi nd. From the “stacks” to the Japan House, discovery should be a common occurrence on campus.

Accepting the unfamiliar can lead to some lifelong memories, and it all starts with your willingness to say “yes” and venture out into the unknown.

There is seemingly no end to the opportunities available to you on campus. When it comes to academics and school, try to be risky but in the most rewarding way. Get to know your professors, join professional organizations and apply for internships you’re not sure if you’re qualified for.

There’s no shame in rejection, and there’s plenty to learn from the internship

process.

W hether you were the teacher’s pet or sat begrudgingly in the back of every high school class, you’re wasting time if you don’t at least try to talk to your instructors. Sure, it might help you when it comes to networking later in life, but more importantly, you’ll just end up learning more about the class. If you have a question, approach your professor after class or shoot them an email. Nine times out of 10, they’ll be pleased that you expressed some extra interest and babble on for the next 15 minutes or 500 words about the American Civil War. Just a little bit of your time could help you ace your next test or, in the best case scenario, help you come up with a killer pick up line to use one late night at KAMS. It also isn’t a bad idea to mix up your study techniques from high school, or for some of the less enthusiastic students, just try and actually study.

Everybody at this school is here to get a degree, so you have plenty of serious study buddies who will be more than willing to hit up the library before an exam.

Even if you think you’re better off studying alone, just try it with a group.

Treat the vast library system (actually, one of the largest library systems in the United States) like a collection of unexplored islands. Try to study and work on homework at every one before settling on your favorite. The Communication Library in Gregory Hall, for instance, tends to be quiet and cozy while the Undergraduate Library’s top fl oor is always jampacked with study groups.

High school may have been a great or terrible time for you, but either way, it’s over. College is your reset button, and while it is completely okay to continue what you’re accustomed to, it shouldn’t be the only thing you try.

Use your familiarities to help you start branching out and creating new paths for yourself. The familiar is comfortable, but college is the time to be uncomfortable.

Putting yourself in new places may not always be a positive thing. But you’ll be moving, and you’ll learn something new about yourself from each experience.

Trying new things out will only develop you as a person and can be the kickstart for your self-actualization in college. alnavar2@dailyillini.com

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The Daily Illini Editorial Board is nothing if not experienced (a nicer way of saying old and washed up). We’ve all been to Quad Day, most of us multiple times, so we’re well aware of the common sights and sounds you’ll find as you shove your way through the sweating students.

With that in mind, plus our pathological need to poke fun at our great fellow students on campus (and ourselves), we’ve created the first annual Quad Day Bingo board.

From roving packs of sorority girls in sky blue shirts to nerdy journalists failing to convince you that our work still matters, we believe our board covers all of Quad Day’s finest attractions.

Please understand that we mean no disrespect toward any of the parties mentioned on our board — consider our little game just one more way for you to avoid terrifying social interactions with the juniors and seniors manning each booth.

Invest in the Quad Day experience MATT SILICH Opinions editor

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nless you’re one of those engineering students who attends classes for an extra semester or two, you’re probably only going to enjoy four years on this campus.

That’s four chances to make new friends, four chances to get off on the right foot this time, four chances to start anew.

Of course, the college process is more complex than that. You can switch directions at any moment: perhaps pivoting into a new extracurricular activity in the middle of a semester or choosing a new major halfway through the whole endeavor.

But when summer is ending, and internships (or months of sitting in a bed watching movies) come to their somber conclusions, it certainly doesn’t feel like you’re standing at the gates of infinite possibility.

It feels like, to me at least, you have one shot to get it right this time.

Each day of our college lives is precious, and choosing the wrong direction could waste those valuable hours.

That can be pretty scary, especially when you’re an apprehensive freshman staring at the seniors atop the mountain and wondering where the winding path up there even begins.

The good news is, if you’re reading this column, you’re probably already there. Quad Day is one of the best places, if not the absolute best place, to shape the course of your semester. The possibilities aren’t quite infinite, but they are widespread and varied.

I didn’t take those opportunities seriously during my freshman year, and three years later I feel uniquely qualified to advise against treating Quad Day like some mishmash of clubs you won’t care about handing out free stuff.

I came into the University as an engineering major who never felt

quite right about that placement, but felt too guilty to do anything about it. I could have spent my first Quad Day actively engaging with various RSOs, and perhaps landing at the very place that I’ve spent the majority of my past two years: the Daily Illini.

Ride that “what if?” train a bit further and maybe you’d see me quickly recognize my real passion, climb to the top of The Daily Illini food chain within months and somehow prevent Donald Trump from becoming the Republican nominee. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but it’s easy to imagine life being at least a little bit more fun over the past few years.

Instead, I followed the lead of my friends (whom I had only just met) and messed around, looking for free goodies and signing up for clubs whose emails I would later send into the Spam folder.

I’m not anti-goodies — you should absolutely go out there sans conscience and get as many free frisbees and pens as you can — but there’s room for a middle ground. Signing up robotically for a few clubs and then leaving isn’t good enough either.

Don’t make the same mistakes I did: This opportunity to grow personally, professionally and academically only comes once a year.

This Quad Day, whether it be your first or your last, take time to actually talk to the human beings behind the tables after you steal all their stuff.

There’s no better way to discover whether you’re going to enjoy something than to ask the people who experience it every day, so make sure you seriously take their thoughts into account.

And who knows, you might discover something that becomes a lot more than just another extracurricular to throw at the bottom of your resume.

Matt is a senior in Media. silich2@dailyillini.com

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Scott Leudtke hands out flyers dipped in liquid nitrogen to promote physics organizations at Quad Day 2015.

Plan to have a successful Quad Day DA YEON EOM Opinions Columnist

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uad Day marks the beginning of the school year, creating a welcoming atmosphere for incoming freshmen. Without a doubt, the day presents a significant opportunity if you wish to be actively engaged in organizations throughout your time at the University. To achieve the most out of the day, here are ten tips to be properly prepared:

Stay hydrated

Bringing a water bottle or any other vessel for drinking is a must on a hot quad day. There is a high possibility that the day will be scorching and humid.

Keeping hydrated throughout your time on the Main Quad is essential if you wish to last long enough to find every club you are interested in.

Wear comfortable clothes

You will be walking around a lot and maybe even getting stepped on, so comfortable clothes are an absolute necessity. While you may think that getting around the Quad would be easy, you will be spending majority of your time trying to push your way through crowds.

Bring a bag and an umbrella You will be receiving a lot of free promotion-

al products such as bags of candies, planners and pens. Carrying a bag to organize the items and brochures would be ideal.

Also, an umbrella can come in handy to battle against the unpredictable Illinois weather. Being wet in a hot and humid weather surrounded by thousands of others can be miserable.

Don’t sign up for clubs that you don’t see yourself joining

It may be tempting to sign up for clubs that sound intriguing. It is easy to convince yourself that you will be belly-dancing and playing water polo during the school year; however, it might be impossible to keep up once the school starts and you have homework to manage. To prevent your inbox from being spammed with emails from clubs that you only briefly considered joining, it would be best to restrain from signing up for too many unrealistic ones.

Consider professional/service/social purposes

There are many reasons to join RSOs, but you should primarily consider the professional, service and social aspects of each organization. Professional organizations can be helpful if you plan to build a network in your area of study and boost your resume.

Service RSOs are good for making your time in college worth more than just your education by benefiting different communi-

ties. Lastly, social organizations such as sororities and fraternities can help you establish connections and have fun. Take time to think carefully about the achievements that you can earn, and which purposes are worth investing your valuable time in.

Either go alone or with friends who have similar interests

Since you need to make careful decisions about what organizations to join, it may be worth it to venture out to Quad Day alone.

Try not to be rushed or waste time waiting for your friends when you would rather be checking out the organizations of your interest. You can minimize distractions and optimize your time by going to the quad day information tables by yourself or with friends who have similar interests.

Take time to read through the organization’s goals, missions and achievements Instead of briefly looking at the title, pictures and maybe a sentence or two about what the organization is, you should take the time to research it. Read and try to stay educated on the clubs’ goals, missions and achievements. There will probably be several similar organizations that you encounter during Quad Day, but you can make an informed choice between them by reading the fine print.

Strategize how you will venture through the quad

Study the map of the quad. You don’t want to spend time going through the same organizations twice, and you don’t want to waste time trying to walk back the same path when there are hundreds of people going the opposite direction.

Before attending Quad Day, you should plan ahead for what you want to see to minimize the time and effort in completing a loop.

Plan how many organizations you want to join beforehand

Realistically, with your busy class schedule, jobs and a social life, there will be a limit on how many clubs you can join.

You should try to approximate how many hours you are willing to invest in the extracurricular activities per week and what is needed to reach the leadership positions within them.

Don’t be afraid to talk to the organizations’ representatives

The most efficient way to learn about RSOs is to meet with the representatives of the organizations.

By asking questions and listening to their experiences in the group, you can figure out what to expect and make connections for future references.

Da Yeon is a junior in ACES. deom4@dailyillini.com

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Follow these five tips for the best Quad Day ever Navigating the crowds and heat has never been easier

BY JASON CHUN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

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Sarah Rogers, alumnus, performs with the Korean Martial Arts group Kuk Sool Won in front of Foellinger Auditorium during Quad Day 2011.

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The Marching Illini marches toward Foellinger Auditorium during Quad Day.

The Sunday before classes begin is one of the most hectic days of the year.

After all the freshmen have moved in and spent their fi rst weekend on campus, most people are looking forward to, or dreading, the fi rst day of classes.

But before the reality of school sets in, thousands of students flock to Quad Day. Quad Day is when every Registered Student Organization, RSO, at the University sets up a booth on the quad and surrounding areas. They promote their group and with over 1,400 RSOs, it can get pretty chaotic.

While it may seem impossible to navigate around the thousands of students that fl ood the quad, don’t worry; Quad Day can be one of the most informative and exciting days of your fall semester.

If you follow these tips, you’re bound to have a successful Quad Day. And who knows, you may just discover a passion you didn’t know you had.

Check out all areas of Quad Day

The number of RSOs that are available at the University means that the Quad will be packed. Every inch of grass will be used up by booths, tables, kiddie pools and an abundance of other props that organizations use to sell themselves.

That being said, groups will span from the Undergraduate Library all the way to the Union. With the sidewalks at full capacity you may feel discouraged about walking around to all of the booths and want to only visit a few that interest you.

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As crazy as it can get, make it a point to check

out every different area.

RSOs will be arranged such that similar organizations will be grouped together, so try to walk by each one.

Just because you don’t think you’ll be interested in the October Lover’s club since you believe that December is the best month and anyone who thinks differently is wrong, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t still check it out. You might end up finding a great group of friends through it.

Sign up for everything

A lot of RSOs give out free goodies to people who stop by their tables. However, most of the time you

One of the best parts about Quad Day is all the free stuff. Whether it’s t-shirts, sunglasses, keychains or bouncy balls, you’re bound to collect quite the haul of stuff by the end of the day. have to write down your name and email address on a sign-up sheet in order to get the freebie. Even if you don’t know anything about the club and have no intention of ever joining it, put your name down anyway.

One of the best parts about Quad Day is all of the free stuff that you can get. Whether it’s t-shirts, sunglasses, keychains or bouncy balls, you’re bound to collect quite the haul of stuff by the end of the day.

Sure most of the stuff seems unnecessary, but two months from now when you’re looking for a clean cup in your dorm room and don’t want to do dishes, that free cup that you got from the juggling club will really

come in handy. And you’ll be happy to have picked it up.

Take your time

Some people go into Quad Day with the mindset of getting in and out as quickly as possible. While this may be an effi cient way of doing what you want to do and getting on with your day, you won’t be able to get the full Quad Day experience.

Other than preparing for classes, you shouldn’t have much to do that day.

Get with a group of friends and spend a couple hours walking around.

There are so many different organizations that you should at least get a feel for what’s out there. And due to the sheer amount of people that will be there, it’ll be almost impossible to see everything quickly.

Dress appropriately

This is probably the most important piece of advice that you will receive about Quad Day: Check the weather for that Sunday. Keep in mind that you will be walking around outside for at least a couple of hours so you should dress accordingly.

The past few Quad Days happened to fall on the hottest days of the entire semester (or so it seemed).

Being outside in the heat this time of year can take it’s toll, sow make sure to wear something that will keep you cool like shorts and a hat. Plenty of booths will most likely be handing out water bottles, but it isn’t a bad idea to bring your own.

This year there is a possible chance of rain forecasted for Quad Day, meaning you should probably wear a rain jacket or pack an umbrella just in case.

Overall, just remember to have a great time. Quad Day is really the one day all year that the quad is as bustling as it will be. Take it all in, people watch and fi nd a new interest along the way.

You never know what cool things you’ll fi nd.

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Gordy Hulten, Champaign County Clerk, collects and sorts the final Voter Registration forms for the upcoming election in the Southeast corner of the Union. Hulten estimated the final collection to be around 300 forms.

Quad Day offers voter registration Register with ID, address and social security number

BY LILLIAN BARKLEY FEATURES EDITOR

For many incoming freshmen, this November will be the first time they will be eligible to vote.

However, because quite a few students’ permanent addresses aren’t on campus, they may have issues when they go to the polls.

Quad Day will provide s t ud e nt s w it h an opportunity to update their addresses and to register to vote. Student and community volunteers will be at the Illini Union from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Quad Day to register anyone eligible.

The event is being organized by the Illini Democrats a nd the Champaign County Young Democrats.

“Democrats a nd democratic campaigns have taken advantage of the tremendous opportunity Quad Day presents for decades — for as long as anyone can remember,” said Evan Keller, Illini Democrats president and senior in LAS. The history and benefits of student-led registration events is well known by some of the community volunteers who have seen the effects of student voting.

“Ever since I headed up Student Voter Registration 40 years ago when I was a student, I’ve seen a consistent pattern of great

voter turnout in campus precincts whenever an organized effort is made to register and update students’ registration and much lower turnout when there is no organized effort,” wrote Esther Patt, Urbana resident and one of the event’s community volunteers, in an email.

Any student living on campus or commuting within the immediate area for the semester is eligible to vote in Champaign County.

“All that a student needs to know to register is the last four digits of their social security number or their driver’s license and their campus address,” Keller said. “It’s easy and takes less than a minute.”

Even if students think they are registered, other issues can impact voter eligibility.

“Many students miss voting in an election because they register back home and have trouble with absentee voting, or they are registered at a former Champaign-Urbana address,” Patt wrote.

“Every time you move, even within the same city, you have to update your voter registration address — and it’s free to do so.”

Even if the requirements seem simple, there’s a reason many people don’t register: missing deadlines.

Voters need to be registered

by Nov. 8 if they register in person, Oct. 11 if they register through mail and Oct. 23 if they register online.

“I think people just forget,” said Aline Sredni, communications director

for Illini Democrats and senior in LAS. “I think it’s something that’s in the back of people’s minds to vote.

I just think people put it off because everyone is so busy.”

The election season has seen an active push from younger voters, particularly from the “Feel the Bern” campaign. However, the final impact will be seen at the polls, and students shouldn’t underestimate their power, Patt wrote.

“The impact on the community of U of I students voting locally has primarily been more votes for Democratic candidates,” she wrote.

“In county-wide and state legislative elections, Democratic candidates do much better in presidential election years when lots of students vote locally than in the off years when far fewer vote.”

“Back in 1973, after the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, Urbana’s municipal government switched from majority Republican to majority Democratic and has stayed Democratic.”

Students should also consider the impact they have on the rest of the community, as they make up one-third of the population, live here for most — if not all — of the year and pay local taxes, Patt wrote.

Of course, this election year holds more national importance than a typical election.

“This event is crucial because, for the majority of the students, this is their first opportunity to vote in a general election,” Keller

said. “This election, they can contribute to helping defeat Donald Trump and electing the first female president in our nation’s (history).”

Sredni will be voting for the first time in this election despite being very politically involved since high school.

She is originally from Brazil and moved to the U.S. with a green card when she was 10-and-a-half years old.

Her citizenship was finalized this past March.

“I couldn’t even vote in the primaries,” she said.

Sredni joined Illini Democrats and other political organizations as a way to back her beliefs, support her party and have her voice be heard.

“Our main goal for the event is to register as many students as possible. The more students vote, the more their voices are heard by their representatives,” Keller said.

“We’re expecting 50 or more students and community members to be registering voters on Quad Day. Our goal is to register 2,000 students to vote.”

Though there have been no widely publicized r e g i s t r at i o n eve nt s organized by other local and University political party groups, all students can register at the event regardless of personal political affiliation.

“It’s important for everyone to cast their vote for whoever they believe should be the next president,” Sredni said.

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On Aug. 21, thousands of students will flock to the Main Quad to experience all the University has to offer at Quad Day. And in the case of an emergency, Illini Emergency Medical Services will be there to help out.

Illini Emergency Medical Services is a student organization that provides basic emergency medical services for many campus events, including sporting events. They also offer CPR and EMT classes to students and the public.

As they have during past Quad Days, the organization will have one standby team consisting of two EMTs and two bike teams present. The standby team will be located at the center of the Main Quad and the bike teams will roam the area throughout the day.

Justin Lien, current president of Illini Emergency Medical Services, said that in the past they have typically responded to students passing out and feeling dizzy due to hot weather.

Lien said they are prepared for whatever weather this year’s Quad Day brings. Last year, the cooler, rainy weather led to a low call volume, but the year before that saw more intense heat and more calls.

“We’ve never had any issues for too high of a call volume,” Lien said. “We’ve always been adequately staffed.”

The group typically gets calls from people who have passed out after not drinking enough water and staying out in the heat for too long.

“The most important thing is to drink lots of water,” Lien said.

He said students should bring water with them to Quad Day, and depending on the heat, they should drink around one bottle of water per hour. Headaches, dizziness and tiredness are typically early signs of dehydration, but Lien said students should start hydrating far before they get to this stage.

Lien said students should also take breaks from being out in the heat and go inside one of the buildings on the Main Quad to rest in the air conditioning.

Taking breaks in the shade can also be an easy way to cool off while still being able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the event.

Another tip — Lien said students should avoid consuming alcoholic beverages altogether, as drinking can lead to dehydration and feeling even worse in the heat.

If students are in need of basic emergency medical services on Quad Day, they can flag down a member of the bike teams or go to the Illini Emergency Medical Services’ tent located in the center of the Main Quad.

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For many University students, signing up for RSOs during Quad Day and remaining involved with those organizations can shape their college experiences. In Fiona Kalensky’s case, joining Design for America influenced the junior in Engineering to switch majors and gave her a sense of community.

“I think (being involved with an RSO) is a way to kind of ground myself because I think the stress of school and the pressure from academics is oftentimes very overwhelming, so it’s nice to have a community that you can constantly return to for support or for feedback or reassurance about what you’re doing,” she said.

Kalensky joined DFA in the fall of 2014 and is now co-director of education. She began as a biology major but recently switched to systems engineering and design after her experience with Therapalz, a former DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTO DFA project and now start- Puja Amin, first from the right, junior in business, and Yuri Kim, second from the right, senior in business, tempt new students up that is creating therapeu- to sign up for the minority business student association with free shirts at Business Quad Day. tic stuffed animals for individuals with Alzheimer’s. like offers so much opportu- Chen said. “You might not of Hannah Nobbe, senior in “Star Course was the reaThrough the organi- nity, and it’s so much more fi nd your fi rst niche right LAS. She said she had want- son I didn’t transfer schools zation, she said she met tight-knit being able to away — I defi nitely didn’t ed to attend the Universi- because I really found my incredible people who sup- develop relationships with my freshman year — but ty of Wisconsin at Madison place in here, and I would ported her transition into people,” she said. “As far as it’s important to go and try but ended up attending the love people to know that engineering and who helped how I’ve grown within it, I different things and just be University. When she saw we are open to anyone,” she with Therapalz. feel like it’s given me more said. “Basically, we’re all a Samantha Moriarty, confidence.” bunch of music nerds.” senior in Media, also found Moriarty said that Nobbe became realher path through RSOs. She because the University is ly involved with the RSO, joined the American Adver- so large, fi nding a niche is was a social media manager tising Federation and Busi- important. during her sophomore and ness Council to decide if she Emily Chen, junior in junior years and is now cowanted to major in adver- Engineering, found hers senior manager. She said tising or business. Mori- during her sophomore she is excited for this year arty then joined the Public year when she joined the and grateful because she Relations Student Society of Green Observer, the only worked hard for her new America during her sopho- student-run environmenposition, and getting recmore year and is now presi- tal magazine on campus.

HANNAH NOBBE ognition for the work she STARCOURSE CO-SENIOR MANAGER dent of the organization.

Chen is currently the Green put in for Star Course was Moriarty said she did not Observer’s editor-in-chief. so nice. think being president of an “I defi nitely recommend “If you are working hard RSO could be possible for going to Quad Day because open about it because you’ll a flyer for a band she liked and doing a good job, people her because of the size of that’s where you can fi nd a fi nd friends and really cool at Star Course’s table, she will notice your dedication the student population. bunch of different clubs, people that way.” decided to join the organi- and hard work,” Nobbe said.

“Joining a media orga- and you can really see how During Quad Day 2013, a zation that brings musical “It might not seem like it, nization like PRSSA I feel diverse this university is,” booth caught the attention acts to campus. but they do.”

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“I started off not thinking that it was possible to make tons of friends at U of I and be a leader on an executive board … but it’s all about working hard and making connections and relationships with people,” she said. “Basically, I encourage everyone to go out for all sizes of clubs — small, medium, large — all your different passions because it helped me decide the career path I want to take, it helped me make friends and it helped me develop interpersonal skills.”

Subarna Bhattacharjee, senior in LAS and Engineering, developed her leadership skills by joining Founders, an organization that fosters entrepreneurship and provides resources for startups on campus. She has been the RSO’s president since her junior year and said Founders helped her go from being a team player to being able to delegate tasks.

“I went from no knowledge of entrepreneurship to actually being very interested in entrepreneurship,” Bhattacharjee said. “At this point, I actually feel like it’s kind of like my responsibility to help students gain the same levels of awareness and kind of help them understand how great it could be to actually have a startup of your own.”

For Chen, becoming involved with the Green Observer helped her grow and also developed her leadership side.

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Why are students looking forward to Quad Day? The University’s Quad Day is annual opportunity for both new and returning students to learn about clubs and activities on campus. The Daily Illini staff asked students on the Main Quad what they are excited about for Sunday’s event.

“I’m excited to see a lot of the students back, but as far as Quad Day goes, it’s fun to see what particular clubs might catch my interest.”

“I’m excited to see the whole set up and see all the organizations and see what club I’ll be signing my life away to.”

- Brian Gibbons, fifth year graduate student in Engineering

- Fran Sagerian, freshman in LAS

“Usually you can see the grass on the Quad, but on Quad Day, you can’t even see any of the green. It’s a sea of people ... and you end up with a bajillion emails from clubs that you don’t even remember.”

“It’s cool to see how people go all-out to promote their organizations and recruit new people.”

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- Marlisa Wang, junior in Business

“Watching Pitch Perfect, it was like a mini version of Quad Day so it was exciting to have the real life one.”

“I’ve heard there’s a bunch of clubs and there’s catering for food. So nice, that’s the best part.”

- Nessa Steinburg, sophomore in Engineering

- Josh Dunigan, freshman in LAS

Sunday events continue beyond the hours of Quad Day

BY ELI SCHUSTER ASST. SPORTS VIDEO EDITOR

The 2016 school year is in full swing, and one of the most anticipated welcome week events, Quad Day, is quickly approaching.

This event is always jam packed with prospective students looking for new organizations and clubs to join. With such a large event taking place on Sunday, people may not be aware of the numerous other events at their disposal On Sunday, Aug. 21, the University will have a full evening of activities after Quad Day finishes at 4 p.m.

These events are a fun way for any student to spend his or her last evening before classes begin Monday morning.

Transfer Student Organization The Transfer Student Orientation also takes place on the Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Foellinger Auditorium.

Transfer students welcoming the University as their new home are encouraged to stop by Foellinger and take part in all this ori-

entation has to offer.

The event plans to familiarize transfer students with campus and motivate them to become involved.

ICelebrate!

This event targeted toward freshmen and transfer students takes place on Nevada Street from 3-5:30 p.m. Learn about all the cultural and resource centers on campus and even tour those found on Nevada Street.

Also, experience live music from diverse group such as Bomba Con Buya, an Afro -Puerto Rican ensemble based out of Chicago, and Emcee One, a national DJ and recording artist.

ICelebrate will have a variety of food samples ranging from jerk chicken, chana masala and churros.

Illini Union Board Quad Day Cinema Later Sunday night, there will be plenty to do as well. Illini Union Board is hosting its first quad movie night of the year. It’s a great way to have a relaxing night with friends and even meet new people.

The hit summer film “Captain America: Civil War” will begin at 9 p.m. on the north side of the Main Quad, otherwise known as Anniversary Plaza.

The purpose of the event aims to target new students. In case of inclement weather, the movie night will be moved to inside the Illini Union.

Attending other events such as the ones listed above are great ways to expand your horizons and come to see all that the University has to offer.

If you’re a new student or even a returning one, these occasions are a great way to meet new people.

With welcome week right around the corner, don’t miss out on all the University has to offer. There is something for everyone to enjoy and take part in.

New students are encouraged to use this time to become comfortable with their surroundings and really make the University feel like home. Quad Day is just one of many ways to experience all that the University provides students.

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Going Greek: A beginner’s guide to starting the recruitment process

UI fraternity and sorority members share rushing advice

BY JOE LONGO ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The University of Illinois has one of the biggest Greek life scenes in the U.S. In the spring of 2016, there were 7,790 undergraduate students involved in fraternities and sororities. Additionally, 59 fraternities and 38 sororities are recognized on campus, ranging from those within the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils to multicultural and faithbased organizations.

While this high level of participation in Greek life offers many opportunities to get involved, many students might still find themselves asking, “Where do I start?”

However, several key events occur early in the semester that allow interested students the chance to meet members of numerous Greek houses. Below is a list of some outlets to consider.

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Almost all Greek houses regardless of council affiliation set up a booth on the Main Quad. It’s the most efficient way to stop by and meet as many houses as possible. Some may have music playing or a game of bag-o going.

Houses usually try their best to create a friendly atmosphere in their given space. All of the Greek organizations will be roughly grouped between Foellinger Auditorium and the Undergraduate Library.

Be prepared to trek your way through clusters of students.

Interfraternity Council

Unlike formal sorority recruitment, fraternity rush lacks an official process. Mike O’Neill, the Interfraternity Council Vice President of Recruitment and a former Illini Media employee, said he understands the pitfalls of an informal process.

“For an incoming freshmen who doesn’t know very much about the process, definitely go to these events because there are not a lot of opportunities to reach out,” O’Neill, a senior THE DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTO in Media, said of Quad Day. Pledges find their destination and future house just moments after rushing out of Foellinger Auditorium during Bid Day. “It is going to take some effort to get involved in the O’Neill said having pre- presentation at different Although rush can be things you can brag about,” Quad Day community.” conceived ideas of what fra- sorority houses. Each day notorious for precise- Naughton said. ternity a new student wants of recruitment spans the ly planned outfits, Taylor to join is detrimental. full day, so you’ll probably Naughton, a senior in Busi- Reach out Instead, he said stu- have each sorority’s song ness and member of DelWhen all else fails, don’t dents should be open ta Gamma, encourag- be afraid to contact houses to learning about all es women rushing to on your list. chapters. keep it simple.

IFC, Panhellenic and the “It is important to “You’re trying to Black Greek Council all find which one fits you impress girls, not have websites with inforbest,” O’Neill said. boys,” Naughton said. mation to put you in con“It’s a one time deci“It’s really only about tact with their respective sion, and you make TAYLOR NAUGHTON the conversation, so houses.

SENIOR IN BUSINESS a commitment to a focus more on being It’s a great opportuchapter that you can’t yourself.” nity to get a one-on-one really go back on.”

However, Naughton experience. does not think inflatWhen it comes to Greek Formal Panhellenic ingrained into your mem- ing oneself helps the chanc- life, making the effort to Recruitment ory by the end of the first es of getting in to a specific reach out and show your The first two weekends week. house. genuine interest early on of the school year, you will Sorority recruitment is “Being humble and gen- is a simple way to stand out hear singing and shout- a formal process, meaning uinely caring about what among the many other stuTHE DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTOS ing echoing across cam- you must register with the each house ... (and) girl has dents on campus rushing.

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority members arrive on the Quad to pus as waves of women Panhellenic Council prior to say will do a lot more run from presentation to to rushing. than just coming up with jklongo2@dailyillini.com welcome their new pledge class.

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communication and chair movement.

“It’s pretty personal because I myself started playing basketball for two years (before college),” junior Katy Borum

BY RYAN WILSON said. “I feel like if I could STAFF WRITER have gotten into it when I Sixty wheelchairs scram- was younger, I could have bled around the six-court related to more kids with gym of the University of disabilities. I could have Illinois’ Activities and Rec- made a lot more personal reation Center like a bunch connections.” of wild animals.

In the morning hours, They zoomed to one cor- the campers parked their ner where they sat and colorful, polka dotted, waited. Then, seconds lat- striped and shiny manual er, they whizzed back to the wheelchairs and prosthetother side. ics along the edges of the This was a game of six-court gym and strapped “blog tag,” which is simi- themselves into their baslar to regular tag except ketball chairs. The kids the person who’s “it” must were split into six differtag and latch onto another ent groups with campers individual to form a train who had similar skillsets. that can reach from three Those groups remained to five chairs in length. together throughout the This game was just one day and alternated between of many that around 60 the six different stations at kids with disabilities par- each of the courts in the ticipated in during the 2016 gym.

Illinois basketball camp at At one court, current Illithe ARC from July 5-9. The ni Ryan Neiswender and annual camp is hosted by 2004 Illinois grad Chris the Illinois men’s and wom- Rathje taught the kids en’s wheelchair basketball about chair movement. teams, and The two kids from sat at the a l l over free-throw the nation line with come to the campparticiers lined pate. up along While the basemost of line under the kids the basket, were from l i s te n i n g M idwe stintently. ern states, Ne i s some had wender much lonSTEPHANIE WHEELER and Rathje ILLINOIS WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR ger rides told the BASKETBALL COACH from placg r o u p es l i ke about how C a liforto maneunia, Maryland and Virgin- ver in a certain way. Then, ia. One coach even flew in with Rathje up top, Neiswender nearly locked tires from Brazil.

The kids had disabilities with him and performed a ranging from amputations swift spin move around and cerebral palsy to spi- Rathje to illustrate effecnal cord injuries and trans- tive spins. The campers verse myelitis, a rare neu- broke into twos and tried rological infl ammation of to imitate their teachers for the spinal cord. the next few minutes.

They all came together “I’ve been around,” to learn the fundamentals Rathje, who currently lives of wheelchair basketball, in the Chicago suburbs, including shooting, ball said. “I’ve seen a lot of handling, defense, passing, things. I can say things in

“They’re sort of breaking that glass ceiling and they’re like, ‘No I play wheelchair basketball.’”

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A pair of prosthetic legs stand on the sidelines at the 2016 Illinois basketball camp. They belonged to a child attending the 2016 Illinois basketball camp. It took place from July 5-9 at the University of Illinois’ Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). kind of an interesting way that maybe they’ve never heard before.”

At another court, Kate Rougeau stood under the basket beside a group of focused kids. Rougeau, an assistant for Illinois’ wheelchair basketball teams, helped this group direct a blindfolded member around a series of cones.

On the other side of the gym, Jorge Alfaro yelled ‘Give ‘em some booty’ to his campers. He was instructing the athletes how to use momentum in their bottoms to turn better.

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also coaches a division III wheelchair basketball team in the area.

“Just when I thought I knew enough, I’ve been humbled ...” Alfaro, who’s been in the league for 30 years, said. “I’m always looking for a new angle, and the new angle I discovered is the psychological advantage or focus.”

In the afternoon, the kids regrouped and played fiveon-fi ve exhibition games against each other, naming themselves after each of the universities in the Big Ten. In one play, a Michigan State guard raced up the court, grabbed his tires and came to a screeching halt at the left wing.

He looked inside to make a pass. The defense was surrounding the paint, leaving no opening, but the guard lobbed the ball over the scrambling defense and to an open right guard for the three.

The team’s bench erupted in cheers. The kids’ parents smiled and clapped.

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“I think it’s phenomenal,” said Stephanie Wheeler, coach of the Illinois women’s wheelchair basketball team. “I think it’s really important that they see that whatever limitations someone has put on them because they have a disability, that they’re sort of breaking that glass ceiling and they’re like, ‘No I play wheelchair basketball.’”

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Lunt focused on present to help future

BY COLE HENKE STAFF WRITER

Illinois football’s starting quarterback Wes Lunt is in an interesting spot this season.

Head coach Lovie Smith has only been at the head of the team for about five months and has made it clear that it will take a multi-season process for the program to reach his expectations.

But Lunt doesn’t have multiple seasons: He is the face of the present for a team looking toward the future.

And while he’s focused on this season, he’s also looking to the future.

“Everyone’s goal is to play in the NFL,” Lunt said. “I am no different. But I know that there is a long road leading up to it and it all starts when our training camp starts up in August.”

Lunt’s arm strength has put him in the NFL conversation since he started his first games in Champaign in 2014. If Lunt is drafted, he will be only the third Illini quarterback drafted in the past 30 years.

Lunt led the Big Ten in completions last season and ranked sixth in the conference in passing yards.

Leading up to this year, he has been named to four different watch lists, two of which for best quarterback in the nation, one for offen-

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Illinois’ Wes Lunt looks to pass there ball during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15, 2014. Lunt will try to make a jump to the NFL after the 2016 season. sive player of the year and one preseason list naming him as the “strongest arm in the Big Ten.” But for Lunt, this season is about improving other parts of his game and not just riding his arm strength through the season.

“I want to be more effective with my feet,” Lunt said.

“Whether that’s running or just moving in the pocket to get a throw off.”

Becoming more mobile would be a big change to Lunt’s game. He didn’t record his first collegiate

rushing touchdown until last year’s matchup against Northwestern and was sacked 18 times overall last season.

Smith said Lunt made an early impression on him.

He heralded his leadership and experience. Smith said

he hadn’t thought about it enough to compare him to an NFL player, but did mention that Lunt reminded him of Kyle Orton when he was on Smith’s team in Chicago.

One of the things Smith thought really stood out about Lunt is his ability to

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adjust, something Lunt has had to do.

Lunt has played for two different schools, four different head coaches and five different offensive coordinators during his collegiate career.

This offseason may have brought the biggest changes for the senior since he transferred to Illinois from Oklahoma State in 2013. Some changes are welcomed like two new coaches in Smith and offensive coordinator Garrick McGee. But others are not: Lunt lost his top weapon from 2015 in Geronimo Allison to the draft and would be No. 1 receiver Mike Dudek tore his ACL for the second-straight season.

Lunt thinks that all the adjustments will help him a lot at the next level. The NFL doesn’t have much of a learning curve and players have to learn quick — something Lunt has plenty of experience with.

Through all of the change in his college career, one thing that has stayed consistent for Lunt in his time in orange and blue are NFL dreams, and what he believes needs to be done to reach them.

“I think we got to win games,” Lunt said. “I think that is the biggest thing.

You have to win games as a quarterback.”

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Preparing for the semester of McCarthy KEVIN MCCARTHY Assistant sports editor for on-air

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ach new school year brings with it a renewed sense of hope.

It’s a chance to start fresh and create new goals.

With that, I’ll begin my first column of the new school year by sharing with you a personal aspiration.

But first, some context.

Photos were released of a football mounted on a stand in the Illini locker room with the word “takeaway” written above it.

Surrounding the ball, it says, “strip, punch and yank,” — the purpose of the ball is for players to always remember to try to take the football away on defense.

That idea is at the crux of Lovie Smith’s defensive philosophy.

As I look at the mounted ball, I see nothing that says this is just a challenge for the Illini football team.

It simply says to take the football away — this appears to be challenge to all — so, I’d like to say, “challenge accepted, Lovie.”

It’s now my mission to take that football away.

And when I do, I’ll hold it ransom until Illini quarterback Wes Lunt agrees to play catch with me.

We’ll arrive at more substantive thoughts in a moment, but first, a few more things about me and what this space will be each Thursday morning.

I write goofy columns for this newspaper. My editors

have so graciously allowed me to continue my antics for another year — I’m on a week-by-week contract, though. I could, at any moment, lose this privilege and no one, myself included, would be surprised.

I like what I do here. I almost always write my columns in my underwear.

I’ve been asking around and there are very few jobs that you can do in just your underpants.

The only other undergarment-gig I could find was to be a model for Hanes or Calvin Klein, but both denied my application.

Allow a moment for jaws to drop to the floor, either out of befuddlement that I wasn’t hired, or at the thought of me modeling underwear. Either reaction is equally valid.

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Anyway, it’s a new school year, and isn’t that exciting? Someway, somehow — perhaps by magic, with a swift motion of a wand, and a simple “abracadabra” from Illini AD Josh Whitman — the Illini ship has traversed the ocean’s raging wild.

And for those Illini fans who survived the turmoil, I have two simple messages. One, your patience is commendable. Two, and I say this earnestly, you have plenty to be excited about.

The results will not come right away. In fact, the aforementioned patience will be necessary moving forward, but the excitement that Lovie’s football team and John Groce’s recruiting splashes have garnered is warranted.

Better days are ahead.

Now, a call to action.

I like to get my readers involved in my columns.

Last year, we tried naming Lovie’s new defense.

“The ‘Paign Gang” was the best entry; however, “The UGL Doors” was a close second (If you’re a freshman, you’ll understand after your first trip to the library). Participation is what makes this space fun.

In fact, many readers write me simply to tell me that I’m an idiot.

I appreciate those emails because I am, in fact, an idiot. To those who email such words, I thank them for reading and for affirming what I already knew.

So, you get the point: let’s start a conversation.

In fact, reach out right now — what questions do you have for me? Want to

see an interview with a specific coach or player?

Would you rather see me wrestle two-time NCAA champion Isaiah Martinez? Got an even better idea? Let me know.

Now, a homework assignment for each of you before the first day of classes begin. Send me an email, a tweet, or a message via carrier pigeon. I want to hear from you people. Let’s chat.

But, for now, I must retire to my bedroom: A cup of hot tea and a riveting game of scrabble awaits me.

I look forward to hearing from many of you.

Kevin is a junior in Media. komccar2@dailyillini.com @KevOMcCarthy

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dy), but I would say they want that national title,” Barlow said. “They’ve been close enough these last couple years to taste it and couldn’t quite get it.”

Hardy and Meyer are now the oldest players on the team, competing on Illinois squads that finished tied for fifth and third in the NCAA tournament the last two years.

Lipparelli and Trevor Gold will join the two on their journey to win Illinois’ first national title.

Lipparelli did not play in every tournament last year, but he still posed a big challenge to then-redshirt senior Alex Burge for the fifth spot in the lineup. Sophomore Gold did not have any tournaments appearances in his freshman year.

Taking Lipparelli and Gold’s spot as the freshman on the team are: Bryan Baumgarten of Granite Bay, California, Michael Feagles of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Giovanni Tadiotto of Belgium.

Barlow said Hardy and Meyer will help the new Illini get acclimated to their new team and college life.

“Nick and Dylan, I guess you could say are more than capable of taking the reins,” Barlow said. “They’ve matured well.”

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Assistant coach Zach Barlow said one should expect more titles and Chipotle runs from the Illinois men’s golf team this year.

The Illini are coming off a record sevenwin season and a heartwrenching loss in the NCAA championship, in addition to losing two of their best players to graduation.

But Barlow’s mindset is on food and championships.

“I wouldn’t expect anything less,” Barlow said.

Chipotle has been a longtime favorite of the Illini’s, especially for the international players such as Italian sophomore Edoardo Lipparelli and 2016 Belgian grad Thomas Detry.

Besides the traditional Chipotle run, Illinois is retaining some of its number three and four players from last year’s lineup. Juniors Dylan Meyers and Nick Hardy, both of whom played a key role in helping the team along its NCAA run, will lead the team as the veterans. They shot the Illini’s third (72.13) and fourth (72.62) lowest stroke averages during the 2015-16 season, respectively, behind recent grads Charlie Danielson and Thomas Detry.

“Not to speak for them (Meyer and Har-

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Members of the Illinois soccer team cheer each other on before a match.

Senior roster to aid in quest for Big Ten tourney are a number of options for the Illini attack. Junior Kara Marbury looks poised to ascend to the Illini’s new No. 1 offensive option. She was the Illini’s No. 2 goal leader last year, making a jump from her freshman year when she ranked No. 3, putting up 10 more points and 15 more shots.

Another option up front is incoming freshman Kelly Maday. Maday is the Illinois High School Gatorade Player of the Year and is coming off leading New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, to a third-straight state championship.

While the team will be looking for scoring threats, there should be no lack of senior leadership, with 11 players taking on their final season.

Senior goalkeeper Claire Wheatley is one of the most decorated players on the roster. She has started in the net for the Illini since her freshman year and has the second most saves in school history.

Wheatley is one of five players to start every game last

BY CHRIS KENNEDY STAFF WRITER

Editor’s Note: The article was published before the start of the Illini’s season, which began Friday.

While Illinois’ soccer head coach Janet Rayfield will bring back an experienced roster this season with seven starters from last year, someone will be missing from the front line: the program’s alltime leading scorer, graduated senior Janelle Flaws.

After missing the 2012 season due to a medical redshirt, she led the team every season since in every major offensive statistic. Last year, Flaws put 40 shots on goal, more than double the next player on the roster. She’s been the goal scoring leader for the last three seasons by an average of more than 10 goals. Flaws cemented her Illini legacy last August, becoming the Illini’s career goal leader.

Those aren’t easy shoes to fill for the offense, but there

season for the Illini, along with Flaws, senior midfielders Taylore Peterson and Allison Stucky and senior defender Hope D’Addario.

“This might be the deepest roster we have had here at Illinois,” head coach Janet Rayfield said in a statement. “I think fans are going to notice a lot of growth among some of our returners, led by a great group of seniors.”

The experience will be important for the Illini as they navigate a challenging Big Ten schedule, facing some of the conference’s top teams on the road. The toughest stretch comes in back-to-back weekends in late September, when the Illini travel to take on preseason No. 10 Rutgers and No. 2 Penn State.

Three days before facing Rutgers the Illini will also have a rematch at Maryland, the Illini won a two-overtime thriller in their first conference clash last season.

The team will be aiming for its sixth-consecutive appearance in the Big Ten tourna-

ment, but they’ll be looking to fare better in the tourney after first round eliminations the last three years. The Illini last won a game in the tournament in 2012, reaching the championship and then losing to Ohio State.

Illinois also hopes to compete for a spot in the NCAA tournament.

They haven’t made the trip since 2013, when Wheatley and the other seniors were freshmen.

After winning an exhibition game against Notre Dame last week, the first real test for the Illini comes Aug. 29 against rival Missouri, with the Illini traveling to Columbia to take on the Tigers.

“We’re putting our players in uncomfortable road conditions right from the beginning and that’s going to be important,” Rayfield said in a statement. “I think our non-conference schedule is really that next step of preparation for a successful season.” cmkenne2@dailyillini.com

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