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University professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, Ruth Brown, received the Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship of $50,000 to advance Black Girl Genius Week, a program impacting Black women from central Illinois, Chicago, San Diego and Columbia, South Carolina. Black Girl Genius Week was designed to promote discussion and to celebrate black girlhood through events such as art projects, discussions, speakers, concerts and dance parties throughout the week. “Black Girl Genius Week allows for organic knowledge to emerge and amplifies the power Black girls possess to name, critique and transform social conditions,” Brown said in an email. Brown said in 2006, she created another proj-

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University tenured associate professor Gary Xu has been accused of sexually assaulting students for nearly 20 years. The allegations were first posted on Douban, a Chinese online discussion forum, by a user who was identified as Wesleyan University professor Ao Wang. While the original post did not explicitly name the accused, a later post from the same user disclosed Xu as the professor in question. The original post claims Xu maintained inappropriate relationships with multiple students and made unwanted advances toward several female colleagues of the accuser over the years. According to the original post, Xu invited a student who was applying to study in the United States to his home in Beijing when he was in charge of admission and “forcibly cuddled” her upon meeting. The original post also

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Gary Xu, tenured assistant professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, has been accused on various Chinese social media platforms of sexual assault. Xu denied the claims and is resigning from his position in August.

said a famous Chinese writer commented on Xu as “a wolf leading a pack of sheep” when he led a group of female students on an exchange trip to Beijing around 2001 to 2002, allegedly referring to Xu’s longstanding reputation. “For the Chinese web rumors, I adamantly deny all accusations, which were spread by a third party who has no access to any true information or rights to say anything about me,” Xu said in an email. Xu said he is filing a criminal suit against Wang in a Chinese court. According to Xu, Wang has received the lawyer’s letter. Following the allegations, Xu was removed from his position as the curator of the Shenzhen Biennale, an art exhibition focusing on urbanism and architecture. Xu, a professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, has been removed from the University directory. Robin Kaler, University spokeswoman, said in an email that Xu is not teaching any courses at the moment, but he will hold his tenured status until his resignation from the University on Aug. 16. “The University invesSEE ASSAULT | 3A

Outreach program addresses student veteran challenges BY GEORGE VASSILATOS STAFF WRITER

The University has launched a new outreach program to address the unique challenges student veterans face. Jason Sakowski, veteran services coordinator, and Nick Osborne, director of the Center for Wounded Veterans, reached out to all the community colleges in

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the state to recruit veteran transfer students. “99 percent of our (veteran) students are actually transfer students from other community colleges,” Sakowski said. “A lot of our students are getting out and starting at community college and then learning what they want to do.” Osborne said that in many ways, the Universi-

ty is designed for students coming straight out of high school, and veterans face unique challenges on campus. Tariq Khan, a military veteran and graduate student, said he doesn’t believe the support services for veterans go far enough in an email. “I can’t speak for all veterans, but I can say that I can-

not afford healthcare,” Khan said. “In the United States we glorify veterans with our rhetoric, but we leave veterans jobless, out in the cold to starve. This is a nation that uses poor and working class people as cannon fodder.” According to Sakowski, the University provides support services for the 350 active duty or veteran students on campus through

the Center for Wounded Veterans and Veteran Support Services. “The Center for Wounded Veterans provides a very comprehensive blend of services that are specific to each student’s need,” Osborne said. The center was started in 2015 to provide a model similar to Disability Resource Educational Services, but

specifically tailored for veterans. The Center houses 14 student veterans, and works closely with DRES and the US Department of Veteran Affairs to ensure students have access to therapists and counselors, Osborne said. Sakowski said Veteran Support Services will SEE OUTREACH | 3A

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Two ongoing studies spearheaded by the Transforming Trauma and Mental Health Research Laboratory are seeking to understand how veterans make decisions regarding their mental health and how those who interact with veterans perceive and understand veterans’ issues. Assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, Robyn Gobin, is the research head of the two studies. The first study aims to assess the effect of online tools on veterans’ treatment-seeking behavior, mental health stigma and mental health literacy, Gobin said. Mental health literacy is defined as a person’s under-

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standing of mental illnesses, the symptoms and how to get help, Gobin said. Veterans are asked to come into the Chez Center for Wounded Veterans in Urbana and are randomly assigned to a mental health tool. They are then asked a series of questions before and after engaging with the

resource. The researchers follow up with the participants one month later, then again three months later to see how the tool may have affected their behaviors in seeking treatment. Gobin said she and her research team are interested in the student-veteran

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perspective for this study and are seeking students at the University to participate, in order to strike a balance between community member participants and student participants. Right now, community member participants outnumber student participants. The second ongoing study

is concerned with how the people who interact with veterans at work, in school and at home perceive veterans’ issues. Participants are randomized into one of two three-hour long workshops that help them better understand veterans. Partic-

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Criminal damage to property was reported on the 600 block of South Fifth Street around 10 a.m. Monday. According to the report, the unknown suspect broke the victim’s window. Theft of motor vehicle parts was reported at the 500 block of West Washington Street around 11 a.m. Monday. According to the report, the victim reported a lost or stolen license plate. Trespassing on land was reported at McDonald’s, 616 E. Green St., around 2:30 p.m. Monday. According to the report, the subject was previously banned from the area and was arrested for trespassing.

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Theft of over $500 was reported on the 800 block of Oakland Avenue around 11:30 a.m. Monday. According to the report, the unknown offender filed the victim’s taxes without permission and spent the money from the tax return. Burglary from a motor vehicle was reported on the 1300 block of Dublin Street around 12:30 p.m. Monday. According to the report, the offender stole seven items in total from the victim’s car. Theft of under $500 was reported at Schnucks, 200 N. Vine St., around 11:30 a.m. Monday. According to the report, the offender returned the items taken from the victim’s business for cash without paying for them. news@dailyillini.com

UIPD distributes safety flyers to UI residents BY ZIHAN WANG STAFF WRITER

The University of Illinois Police Department and the Office of the Chancellor have distributed flyers to students living in University Housing, advising them about what to do in case of an emergency. The flyers describe three tips for students to follow in any emergency: leaving the area, taking shelter indoors and fighting to protect themselves as the last resort. “We just try to give students instructions to help them out in any emergency,” said Patrick Wade, UIPD communications director. “It’s a very straightforward guideline, and it makes sense,” said Ethan Kuruc, freshman in DGS. Wade refutes any connection between the distribution of the flyers and the shooting in Parkland, Florida, saying the flyers were printed before the Parkland shooting and are distributed annually. However, Googling the phrase “run, hide, fight” yields only search results giving advice on how to respond to an active

shooter. “We want students to take this advice and apply it to any kind of situation they find themselves in. So we don’t want them to think it is just for an active shooter,” Wade said. Chelsea Hamilton, senior assistant director for communications and marketing of University Housing, said resident advisers are asked to distribute the flyers from room to room in each residence hall, and the flyers would also be taped onto the walls, doors and bulletin boards. Despite the effort, some students have never received the flyer. Kuruc is one of them. Kuruc said he learned the information from the syllabuses provided by professors. However, there are still students who did not know much about the information included in the flyer. Besides distributing the “run, hide, fight” flyers, UIPD also provides training for students and faculty and gives presentations on how to protect themselves by reaching out to different student groups.

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Biennial drug, alcohol usage report released by University BY SAMANTHA BOYLE ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEWS EDITOR

The biennial report of drug and alcohol use at the University for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years was released in March. “The report represents our sustained commitment to creating a healthy learning and work environment,” said Danita Young, vice chancellor for student affairs, in a Massmail. The report includes alcohol and other drug policies relevant to campus and related statistics, such as the number of student code violations recorded. In the 2014-2015 school year, there were 900 alcohol- related student code violation and 325 drug-related violations. For the 2015 -2016 school year, there were 811 alcohol related violations and 295 drug related. “Most importantly, the report provides University and community resources

to help with drug or alcohol related problems,” Young said. The report includes a total of six sections. Section three discusses campus community efforts focused on the strengths and weaknesses of alcohol and drug related efforts. Campus resources, community resources and support groups were also listed in section three of the report. Deidre Weathersby, associate director of outreach and prevention at the Counseling Center, said having a recovery center on campus is being discussed. “What we’re talking about in the future, maybe, is looking at what would it look like to have an actual treatment center where you live there, but you just leave to go to class,” she said. The possibility is still only being explored and would take a few years to fully develop, Weathersby said.

Although the report gives resources students can reach out to for further prevention, that is not the ultimate goal of the report, Weathersby said. For the Counseling Center, prevention efforts are available all-year round. “We’re showing that students are changing and developing new skills to manage their relationship around substances when they come to our programs,” she said. There were a total of 16 outreach programs listed in the report for 2014-2015 and 27 for 2015-2016. The resources listed include the Office for Student Conflict Resolution, which “responds to every contact, citation or arrest related to drugs or alcohol by the University and local police agencies,” according to the report. However, the responses may differ depending on the nature of the violation.

The University requires incoming students to participate in Alcohol Culture Explored Interactive Theatre, which plays videos showcasing the drinking culture students may encounter on campus. The ACE IT program was listed as a strength in the report. According to the report, 7,620 students participated in ACE IT in the 2014-2015 school year and 8,209 students attended in the 20152016 school year. Although there are always going to be students who suffer from misuse, there is headway being made on prevention, Weathersby said. “We’re going to continue to do what we can to make sure students are aware of how they should be empowered to make decisions for themselves and to give them some tools,” she said. sjboyle2@dailyillini.com

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OUTREACH also launch a professional mentorship program to help ensure veterans can find employment after graduation. “One of the biggest obstacles we go up against is a lot of student veterans don’t like to see themselves as having a disability because they don’t like the term ‘disabled.’ In the

military, you are expected to tough through and muscle through any issue that comes up,” Osborne said. Osborne said it’s important to provide a safe environment and to change the language around disability to address the stigma. Sakowski said harmful stereotypes are another challenge veterans face. “People don’t want veterans to be real, rounded people,” Khan said. “They want us to be patriotic sym-

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ipants then answer a questionnaire afterwards about their experiences. Since the questionnaires are online, Gobin hopes this makes them more easily accessible for participants. She also hopes the results of the study can break down barriers that veterans face in receiving mental health treatment. According to a study published by the Oxford University Press, approximately 60 percent of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help. Gobin said veterans are often stigmatized by those around them, and this study seeks to discover why this happens and how those stigmas can be transformed. Veterans also face issues within the military, which tends to govern what is acceptable behavior and what is not. If a veteran shows a sign of weakness, this can clash with our perception of them as a hero, she said. “(They) are required to put their emotional self to the side,” she said. “We have this perception that veterans are brave and strong, which is true, but they are also human.”

ect called Saving Our Lives Hear Our Truths, a researchbased project developed to better under--stand how power and identity influence the lives and experiences of black girls. Black women in SOLHOT over the age of 18 are considered “homegirls,” who collectively organized with other girls to facilitate afterschool sessions and weekend activities. Black women in middle and high school were considered “girls,” according to Brown. Brown said SOLHOT has engaged over 1,000 Black girls, funded five graduate students, partnered with over 50 homegirls and adult volunteers, and collaborated with public schools, museums and libraries across the United States. According to the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Black girls and young Black women make up 14 percent of the general youth population, yet they comprise one-third of all girls and young women that are detained and committed to the juvenile justice system. Black Girl Genius Week emerged directly from SOLHOT, and the two projects remain intertwined. “SOLHOT has grown beyond its local origins and

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bols. They want to be able to say “thank you for your service,” and then pat themselves on the back for being such good people,” Khan added. Sakowski said Veteran Support Services runs veteran ally trainings to educate people on the challenges faced by veteran students. “When you see a movie about military or veterans, what is it most likely about? It’s always Navy Seals... it’s not your person who’s in BGGW is one way to trace the work and its impact, strengthen relationships with homegirls who now live in different places, and to collaborate with others also wholly dedicated to Black girls, for the purpose of sharing power and expanding our imaginations,” Brown said. Siobhan Somerville, professor in Gender and Women’s Studies, said she feels inspired to work with Brown, as she is passionate about her students, work and the community. “Whether she is teaching, researching, or making connections with the local community, she provides a model for the best kind of work that Gender and Women’s Studies scholars do,” Somerville said. Brown said funds from the fellowship will go toward supporting Black Girl Genius Week programming, events and relationship building. Daniel Reid, executive director of the Whiting Foundation, said Brown’s project impressed their judges because the project builds on the long-standing program that she founded and has been leading for a long time. “I think that helps because the judges could see a track record of success,” Reid said. “Her description of how she would be reaching the public was very compelling.” Reid said this has been their third cycle of Whit-

the Navy who calibrates machinery. Because that’s not sexy and that doesn’t sell stories,” Sakowski said. At the federal level, veterans are given 36 months of paid tuition, a book stipend and a $1,000 cost of living allowance. Veterans in Illinois are also given 120 credit hours of paid tuition for graduate school under the Illinois Veterans Grant, Sakowski said. “It is and it isn’t a great deal depending on what

military service was like,” he said. Osborne said Illinois has a veteran retention rate of 92 percent. “What we need to do as an institution is determine what veteran-friendly means to us,” Osborne said. “I’d like to see us more connecting with a larger populace and working closely with community colleges across the state.” gvassi3@dailyillini.com

tigates and takes appropriate action whenever conduct is reported that may jeopardize or impact the safety or security of our students or others,” Kaler said. “We are precluded, however, from discussing or disclosing the specifics of any such investigations.” Xu said he has no comments regarding the University’s handling of the situation or regarding any of his former students. In 2015, a person filed an order of protection against Xu, but the case was later dismissed, according to the Champaign Public Court Records. Additionally, an article in Sixth Tone, a Chinese media site, said a student reported Xu’s misconduct to the University in 2015. The Daily Illini has requested any potential filings through a Freedom of Information Act request. Xu was granted sabbatical leave by the Board of Trustees first semester of 2015 - 2016, with full pay to finish a book project, according to the board’s meeting notes for March 12, 2015. Editor’s note: Ao Wang did not respond to multiple requests for comment. news@dailyillini.com

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ing Public Engagement Fellowship awards and they are eager to see how Brown uses her fellowship. “It is a tremendous honor to receive the Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship because for me, it means meeting, organizing and working with Black girls and women in various locales to dream up and create more creative spaces where Black girlhood is freedom and everything else we need it to mean,” Brown said. Somerville said she and her colleagues benefit dai-

ly from Brown’s leadership and vision in developing new ways for thinking about Black girlhood and fostering a model of collective interdisciplinary work. “I’m thrilled that she has received the Whiting Fellowship, a very prestigious award and very exciting to all of us in Gender and Women’s Studies because it brings national recognition for the amazing work Professor Brown has been doing for years,” Somerville said. Brown said she hopes this award inspires those who

have participated in SOLHOT and Black Girl Genius Week previously to keep growing their work, themselves and the love they have for one another. “This award will also bring greater attention to the work we’ve been doing for the last decade to celebrate Black girls, and my hope is that it will allow those who are similarly motivated by Black girls’ creative genius to see us, connect and collaborate,” Brown said. rnwood2@dailyillini.com

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Colonial Room closed for ISR dining renovation Orange on Green is opening in the Union while hall is under construction BY HAIPEI WU STAFF WRITER

After years of lunchtime service, the Colonial Room in the Illini Union permanently closed the Friday before spring break to make space for Illinois Street Residence Hall’s new dining venue, Orange on Green. Chelsea Hamilton, senior assistant director of communications and marketing for University Housing, said the closing of the Colonial Room is a decision to better serve the campus community in the long term. Orange on Green will open in the fall semester, providing lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, where it will serve as both a carry-out and sitdown venue. Orange on Green will be open to the entire campus, accepting both Cafe Credits and Illini Cash. Hamilton said the feedback on the plans for the new venue has been extremely positive. “Having a dining facility on the Main Quad would be something students look forward to and want to take advantage of,” Hamilton said. Dawn Aubrey, associate director of University Housing for dining services, said in email the replacement of the Colonial Room was part of the multi-million dollar ISR renovation and its addition project. “The Colonial Room is being closed to allow for time to make necessary upgrades in preparation for feeding residential dining students while ISR Dining Center is being renovated,” Aubrey said. The ISR dining hall will be closed for construction

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Illinois Street Residence Hall’s dining hall will face renovations in the coming years. The new hall will offer a micro-restaurant dining experience for students.

from May 2018 to August 2020, during which only limited dining will be available to students, including seasonal food trucks, located near the south side of the building, and the con-

bar and customized dining options. “We anticipate that ISR will become a destination for campus to gather, collaborate and build community with food,” Aubrey

“Having a dining facility on the Main Quad would be something students look forward to and want to take advantage of.” CHELSEA HAMILTON HOUSING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

venience store CHOMPS, located in the basement of ISR. When the ISR dining service reopens in 2020, Aubrey said it will offer a micro-restaurant dining experience, featuring a tea

location on the second floor of the Illini Union that will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diana Meraz, senior in AHS, said she thinks opening a dining facility in the Union is a good idea. “It would be more convenient for students than other dining halls, considering they were all spread out around the campus,” Meraz said. While nearly a dozen businesses are already operating in the Union, Aubrey said the opening of dining facility would not harm other businesses. “The current businesses in the Illini Union will continue to thrive and may benefit from the additional foot traffic in the building,” Aubrey said.

said. However, Aubrey said Orange on Green will serve as a residential dining location for the residents of ISR for the next two years, along with Blue41, an all-you-care-to-eat hwu61@dailyillini.com

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Alumnus awarded THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

University alumnus Nathan Alan Davis has been awarded the $50,000 Whiting Award at the New York Historical Society for his work as a playwright. Davis is known for his plays “Nat Turner in Jerusalem” and “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea.” Davis has been writing plays for about 10 years, since he started in college, but he never really finished any of those plays, he said “It wasn’t until I was in my late 20s and had children that I started really seriously writing plays,” Davis said. According to a press release, the Whiting Award is one of most esteemed honors for emerging writers. Past recipients of the Whiting Award include David Foster Wallace and August Wilson. This award is given to 10 diverse writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama each year. The Whiting

Foundation established this award in 1985 and has given out more than $7.5 million since. The prize money is nice because it is a good way for a theater artist to make a living for a while, Davis said. Davis graduated from the University in 2005 with a degree in acting. He said his time and training here helped him get started as a writer. “That training was the bedrock of my playwriting career because, as an actor, you have to know the fundamentals of the way that plays happen at a momentto-moment basis,” he said. As a playwright, he said it is nice to have his work recognized along with fiction writers and poets because it brings his work beyond production level. “It makes you think about the work in a more global way,” he said. news@dailyillini.com PHOTO COURTESY OF RICHARD ALEXANDER CARABALLO

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Nathan Alan Davis received the Whiting Award for his work as a playwright. Davis graduated from the University in 2005.

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The fourth annual Spring Jam concert event will feature rapper and hip-hop artist T-Pain on April 29 at 2 p.m. Janea McAlister, freshman in ACES, said she is looking forward to attending Spring Jam this year

and thinks it will be fun. Spring Jam is hosted by the Illini Union, the Illini Union Board and the Star Course Concert Committee. Candace Liu, senior in LAS, said she might be attending Spring Jam because it is free. Spring

Jam is free for any University student who brings their i-Card, with no exceptions. “It will be fun, since there will be a lot of people on Quad,” she said. CJ Seymour, junior in Media, said they will be attending the concert. “I knew him since I was a

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Join us for Holy Week and Easter services at the Chapel of Saint John the Divine. Thursday 3/29

Friday 3/30

Saturday 3/31

Maundy Thursday 7pm

Good Friday Proper Liturgy 7pm

Great Vigil 7:30pm

Sunday 4/1 Easter Services 10am

Reception following 10am service

Childcare is provided.

MUSIC Palm Sunday is the Tomas Luis de Victoria triple play - ‘Pueri Hebraeorum’, ‘O vos omnes’ and ‘O crux ave’ Maundy Thursday will feature William Byrd’s ‘Ave verum’ and ‘Christus factus est’ by Felie Anerio On Good Friday we will sing ‘Gethsemane’ by Adam Harvey (with soprano soloist, Ellen Thomas) and ‘A Litany’ by William Walton The main anthem at the Easter Vigil will be ‘Dextera Domini’ by Josef Rheinberger. The organ music on Easter Day will be the Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 by J. S. Bach and the famous ‘Toccata’ from the 5th Symphony by Charles Marie Widor. Our main anthem will be ‘Te Deum’ by Herbert Howells.

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OPINIONS THE DAILY ILLINI

EDITORIAL

Political activism is more than protesting

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White House scandals grow SAKETH VASAMSETTI COLUMNIST

t’s been a few days since the airing of the interview between CNN’s Anderson Cooper and adult film actress Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford) on “60 Minutes,” and White House drama continues to grow. In the year and four months since Donald Trump’s election as president, “scandals” have been one of the most consistent aspects of his term. It began with suspected tax fraud and continued with recordings of Trump glamorizing sexual assault/ harassment followed by allegations of Russian collusion. It’s clear times of peace at the White House have been fairly rare. And now, various women like Clifford and Karen McDougal have come out to share their stories of past alleged affairs with Trump. However, it is more than likely this scandal will lead to little traction.

In past years, such news would cause an uproar, yet we remain unfazed as we move from story to story throughout each week. Due to growing political awareness in our society, we are slowly becoming desensitized to such scandals. They are marketed as large issues for good reason but ultimately lead to nothing. It seems everything remains at a standstill regardless of its magnitude. Opinions are split on Trump’s productivity in office; however, he has undeniably reshaped our perception of holding government positions. Presidency is not always about being hard-nosed and gritty; Trump proved that he truly benefited from being a celebrity first. Given time, the full stories of Clifford and other women who have brought up their alleged affairs with Trump may be released, and the details may be much more gruesome than previously thought. But chances are, it would again lead to nothing but lower approval ratings, some-

thing Trump has absorbed before. Drama is being pushed as a last resort. It’s as if by proving Trump is a bad person, we can find some sort of key to impeachment. This claim is insane and is probably the last thing needed to improve current political tensions. The desensitization has already happened for the most part and will continue to grow. While our perceptions of what’s normal and what isn’t in the life of our president have shifted monumentally, it’s important to prioritize what information is necessary to inform the public. The president’s alleged affairs with Clifford and McDougal should be covered by media outlets, but they should also be taken as learning experiences for the future rather than used to prove a point and spit on the opposition in the present. The phenomenon of the March for Our Lives protest should be at the forefront of these media outlets because it impacts the future of our nation right

now. It’s more important to be paying attention to that rather than knowing who Trump slept around with. That’s an on-and-off event we’re more than likely to hear more about in the next few years. The discussions on gun control and healthcare are much more important and will likely continue for years past the Trump administration. Weighty issues like this carry on from president to president, while news of who else is involved in Trump’s affairs will live and die within his presidency. Our sensitivity for smaller issues must be shelved for the big picture so we don’t make uneducated decisions around the next election. Learning from experience is one of the most important lessons to be learned from this presidential term, but at the moment, there’s more spewing of unnecessary details than actual learning. Saketh is a sophomore in LAS. ssv2@dailyillini.com

ake a sign, but not just to be on the 5 o’clock news. Post a picture, but not for the purpose of gathering up likes. Yell a chant, but don’t blindly follow. The political climate surrounding us has sparked possibly one of the most active protesting scenes experienced in the country — and with this also comes the bandwagoners. Women’s rights, gun control and gender equality are just a few of the many topics that have sparked a nationwide discussion on what needs change. People continue to hit the streets to voice their frustration with the government. Much of this unrest seems to have sparked back in 2015 when mainly the U.S. participated in a protest against President Donald Trump when he ran for office. Protests against him never let up, and his inauguration only led to more frustration. The number of largescale protests continue to rise. Within the past two weeks, we’ve experienced nationwide school walkouts. On Saturday, nearly 800,000 people walked the streets of Washington, D.C. to support stricter gun laws in the March for Our Lives protest. And with so much tension in the country, it makes sense that these events are happening so close to one another. But it’s not just about the marches. Showing up for a protest is

one thing, but knowing exactly what you are showing up for is where the true value lies. We want people to spread the word and promote activism but also keep track of the real meaning of a protest. This country has seen better days, and there’s a lot to reflect on. A nationwide protest will not mean nearly as much if people are not taking the time to educate themselves on what needs to be fixed. We agree with making your voice heard. We agree with peaceful protests. We agree with standing up for what you believe in. But do you know what you are standing up for? Protests are trendy and will always gather supporters, especially in today’s political climate. So when someone shows up to voice a collective opinion, that person should fully understand what motivates the issues being confronted. The activism doesn’t stop after the protest, either. It should be a springboard to everything else one can do. If you want change, remember that it requires persistence; it’s not just a one-time effort at a rally. Go vote in local elections and contact your representatives — don’t just stand for the rest of the work to be done for you. It’s easy to forget how much power a collective voice has, and it’s even easier to call it quits after the spotlight is no longer shining on you.

March for Our Lives fails to spotlight minority struggle tweets and news articles, I was initially happy. But at the same time, I was surCOLUMNIST prised by how quickly the movement gained support. The topic of gun control was very much in supsaw approval from both port of a movement to parties as well as from tighten gun laws around devout gun owners and the country in hopes of veterans. saving thousands of lives It wasn’t until 11-yeareverywhere. After seeing old student activist NaoHouse bills being passed mi Wadler took the stage in the Illinois Generthat I realized why I was al Assembly while being surprised. simultaneously vetoed “I am here to acknowlby Gov. Bruce Rauner, it’s edge and represent the evident the legislative pro- African-American girls cess may provide many whose stories don’t make roadblocks in implement- the front page of every ing more gun control. In national newspaper,” the meantime, the social Wadler said. “Whose stomovement #MarchFories don’t lead on the everOurLives has gained ning news. I represent the momentum. African-American women The march, a gatherwho are victims of gun ing of about 1.2 million violence, who are simpeople nationwide, had its ply statistics instead of largest numbers in Wash- vibrant, beautiful girls full ington, D.C. It featured of potential.” many activists, artists and National support and students affected by the universal alignment is mass shooting at Marjory something foreign to the Stoneman Douglas High #BlackLivesMatter moveSchool in Parkland, Flori- ment or any other black da, last month. civil rights struggle. As I learned more about It is easy for someone to the movement through jump on the gun control ISAIAH REYNOLDS

debate while still remaining, for the most part, politically neutral. But the same cannot be said for supporting civil rights because people subscribe to the notion that being pro-black is a polarizing concept. Gun control is obviously a universal issue, but failing to address the disparities of violence in different communities and the disproportionate coverage from the media is an injustice. A lot of what this reveals is mainstream America is a lot more willing to listen when the cries for help and demand for change come from non-black mouths. Between demanding safer neighborhoods and calling for accountability within corrupt police departments, there have been countless marches and town hall meetings addressing these issues without nearly as much coverage from the media. Whether it was intended or not, many movements piggybacked off the #MarchForOurLives momentum. There’s a

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gradual realization of the intersection of issues happening in America, and to maximize on these sentiments, activists have to quickly make their points

while the spotlight is still on them. We can only hope that one day, there will be as much outcry and support to protect the black chil-

dren facing violence every day. Isaiah is a sophomore in Media. idr2@dailyillini.com

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Experimental treatment cures UI cancer patient

Tinaglia wins after five cancer diagnoses BY MARISSA PLESCIA ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Sam Tinaglia Jr., freshman in Media, was diagnosed with cancer five times before he found out about an experimental treatment that eventually cured his illness. Tinaglia was first diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia right before his fifth birthday in 2003. He then got it again in 2005, 2011, 2013 and 2015. To treat his cancer, Tinaglia went through chemotherapy twice and received a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, none of it worked, as his illness just kept coming back. After his fifth diagnosis, Tinaglia and his family started to lose hope. But then his doctor, Dr. John Cunningham from the University of Chicago Medicine, told him that he was eligible to try a new experimental treatment called Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy. “I thought, ‘Would this actually work?’” Tinaglia said. “‘Is it gonna be hard on my body?’” This form of treatment was first discovered at University of Pennsylvania Medicine at the time, was only being offered in Pennsylvania. Because of this, Tinaglia had to live in Philadelphia for three months to receive this therapy treatment at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania. Cunningham said that during this treatment, a T-cell is removed from the body and injected with a new protein that allows it to identify any tumor cells. It is then injected back into the body, where it proliferates and destroys the tumor cells. Cunningham said that CAR T-cell therapy can be physically traumatic, as it causes severe inflammation that can be life-threatening. However, 95 percent of patients recover. Tinaglia also said that the treatment was much less difficult to go through than chemotherapy or a bone marrow

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Portrait of Sam Tinaglia, a freshman University student, who has been diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia five times in his life. An experimental treatment that involved the removal and reinjection of T-cells that later attack tumor cells finally cured his illness. Before the treatment, Tinaglia had less than a 10 percent chance of being cured, but this treatment now has an 80 percent success rate among children.

transplant. This treatment is now FDA-approved and has expanded to other hospitals across the nation, including University of Chicago Medicine. It has about an 80 percent success rate among children, Cunningham said. Before the treatment, Cunningham said that Tinaglia had less than a 10 percent chance of being cured. “It is one of the most exciting things that has happened in the last 30 years of my career in taking care of kids with cancer — probably is the most exciting thing,” Cunningham said. CAR T-cell therapy only works for patients with ALL. Similar treatments are being created for other forms of cancer as well, but this is the only one that has gained

FDA approval thus far. Tinaglia was one of the first people in the world to receive CAR T-cell therapy and was even used in advertisements for the treatment at University of Chicago Medicine. He has been in remission for two years since receiving CAR T-cell therapy. “I’m glad I got to do it because it was one of my last hopes ... and it’s working magnificently,” Tinaglia said. Tinaglia described his experience with cancer before the treatment as especially difficult, because it kept coming back no matter what. “Whenever I got it back, I thought, ‘Why is this happening to me? Why isn’t this happening to someone else?

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Why did God choose me to have this?’” Tinaglia said. But he said it was his faith and his friends and family who got him through those difficult times. Tinaglia’s mother, Suzie, said she was shocked when she first found out about his illness, but they received a lot of support. “When you first hear the diagnosis of cancer, it is a tremendous shock, like the rug is getting pulled out from under you,” Suzie said. “At the time, we had another 2-year-old son, and I was pregnant, so we were juggling many things at once,” she said. “We knew we had to do everything possible to get through the road ahead, and we had so much support from friends, neighbors, our church and

“It is one of the most exciting things that has happened in the last 30 years of my career in taking care of kids with cancer.” DR. JOHN CUNNINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE

our community.” However, Suzie said that she never let the diagnosis define her family and made sure that they remained positive. They took advantage of many opportunities, including traveling all over Europe and snorkeling with stingrays on Grand Cayman Island. Suzie said she is extremely grateful that the CAR T-cell treatment was successful. “We felt so hopeful ... and

so grateful that Sam was lucky enough to get a chance to be part of it,” Suzie said. Now that Tinaglia is in remission, he said that he finally has the chance to be a normal kid without having to always focus on cancer. “It’s made me a better person,” Tinaglia said. “I’ve learned a lot, and I wouldn’t think I’d be who I am today if I hadn’t gone through this.” plescia3@dailyillini.com

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LIFE

CULTURE 126 miles

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UI professors balance family, careers with commutes Professors explain challenges, benefits of commuting BY SARAH O’BEIRNE STAFF WRITER

Professor Rachel Harris leaves her home at 4 a.m. every Tuesday morning. She catches the early flight from Tampa to Chicago-Midway and then drives two and a half hours to the University, all before her 11 a.m. lecture. Harris is the associate professor of Israeli Literature and Culture, and for the past two years, she has commuted the 1,080 miles every week to work. “The problem that many of us have is that we have working spouses. Our other-halves have careers that couldn’t work in Champaign,” Harris said. “And when you have small children, you have to have a home that works with the small child.” With a three-year-old son

back in Florida, Harris commutes, not only to provide a stable home but also to maintain her career. “The very first time I did the commute, I made him a little book and wrote him a story — that sometimes mommy goes away, but at the very end, I come home. The story tells all the things that my son gets up to with my husband while I’m away and the kind of adventures they have,” Harris said. “I think what was really important was giving him the language to understand the emotional experience, but he does get really upset and clingy when I get home.” Harris said the weekly commute is tiresome and emotionally draining. She explained one situation when her flight back home was canceled because of the fog, and her husband needed to leave for a business trip. “We originally had a crossover of an hour, and when I didn’t make it home that night and he had to be away, there was an emergency childcare situation,” Harris said. While weekly flights and car rentals are not an eco-

nomical way to live, Harris said that commuting is worth it professionally. Harris has a variety of opportunities at the University, including working with the dance department and working on the Israel Studies Project, which allows her to bring in speakers and visitors for periods of time. “I can do these interesting big-scale projects, and the University is looking to do more stuff about Israel,” Harris said. “There are exciting work opportunities here.” Professor Eugene Avrutin, associate professor in the Department of History, has been commuting from Indianapolis, Indiana for the past 10 years. “I’ve had the chance to move closer for various reasons, but I’ve chosen to remain here,” Avrutin said. “Our department is extremely understanding of this. They’ve allowed me to do what I do best and to work with my strengths rather than weaknesses.” Avrutin worked at the University for one year before moving to Indianapolis for his wife’s job at Eli Lilly. He’s been able to make

it work because of the flexibility of being a professor. “We’ve thought of living in the middle — Crawfordsville, Indiana — where they have one Walmart and one Starbucks. It’s about an hour (commute) each way, but it also has its drawbacks,” Avrutin said. This semester, Avrutin is on campus Monday through Wednesday and rents an apartment in Champaign. The number of University professors commuting long distances has increased due to the easy accessibility of email, Skype and online courses. However, the University does not offer higher salaries or a transportation budget for those who choose to commute. “I wish the University could do more to support people with these difficult situations, like offer more courses online, maybe being able to teach all my courses one semester so I’m only doing the commute one semester,” Harris said. “It would be great if the University thought proactively about the difficulties.” Despite their limited days on campus, both Harris and Avrutin don’t believe that

“Our department is extremely understanding of this. They’ve allowed me to do what I do best and to work with my strengths rather than weaknesses.” EUGENE AVRUTIN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

it limits students’ access to them. “Students today prefer more virtual contact. If there is some kind of urgent need, I Skype. I think that modern technology makes it less restrictive, and we teach so many classes online that students today expect online engagement,” Harris said. Lizzie Levine, junior in LAS, took Media Law from professor Holden, who also travels to the University from Columbus, Georgia. Levine said she admired his dedication to his classes and his family. “He clearly wanted to keep his wife happy and allow her (the opportuni-

ty) to work her own dream job,” Levine said. “He obviously cares a lot about his family and his wife to be willing to have to continue to travel the long distance to be away for periods of time.” Aside from everything, it takes the support of family to make the hectic travel schedules work. “My mother said to me last week that she couldn’t understand doing this, but understands that I have a career rather than a job and that the long-term implications of this are harder and makes us less movable,” Harris said. sarahjo2@dailyillini.com

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A thankyou to the Academy ELI SCHUSTER SPORTS EDITOR

*tap* *tap* Is this thing on? Hello, my name is Elias Schuster, and I am extremely excited to be accepting this position on behalf of the Academy, otherwise known as The Daily Illini Editorin-Chief Abby Paeth, who gave me this award. Now bear with me through an acceptance speech. Having the chance to take over the position of sports editor at this wonderful publication is a complete honor; however, I didn’t just end up here. I walked through the doors of The Daily Illini office as a freshman for an interview only about a month after stepping onto campus in August 2015. Ever since my early high school years, I knew journalism was a field that would suit me well. I pinpoint my moment of realization back to a visit I made to the CNN Center in Atlanta. I rode a long, slow escalator through a cut-out globe. I reached the top and started a tour where I saw journalists in their natural habitat: chaos. Strangely enough, I was immediately captivated. I loved the hustle. I loved the pace. I loved the fact that every single minute could bring something new. When I walked out of the doors on that summer day, I had a career path in mind. Although I’m not SEE EDITOR | 5B

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Illinois shortstop Ben Troike makes a throw to first during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on March 14. When playing Northwestern this weekend, Troike made a play that gained him the No. 5 slot on SportsCenter’s Top 10.

Troike’s play earns SportsCenter Top 10 BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER

As a longtime SportsCenter viewer, the top ten plays of each day were an aweinspiring part of Illinois shortstop Ben Troike's childhood. Hearing the likes of Scott Van Pelt or John Anderson give the rundown of sports’ most impressive highlights was a part of everyday life. As a 20-year-old, Troike was able to experience his former inspiration. In the bottom of the sixth inning while tied 1-1, a Northwestern bat-

ter hit a strange, bouncing ball in the infield that careened over the glove of charging third baseman Grant Van Scoy. Troike had backed Van Scoy up, reacting quickly to snag the ball barehanded, and whipped it into the glove of first baseman Bren Spillane for the out. The sequence earned Troike the No. 5 slot on SportsCenter’s Top 10. “First thing I saw was Bren at first,” Troike said. “He caught it and he looked at me with wide eyes and he was smiling and laughing.

The dugout got real loud; it was pretty cool.” The immediate reaction in Evanston paled in comparison to seeing the play on SportsCenter, which picked up the nomination after Illinois baseball’s Twitter account tweeted the play at the ESPN Assignment Desk, an account that allows for Top 10 play submissions. Troike watched it for himself when he was hanging out with his roommates on Sunday night, fulfilling his childhood dream. “I’ve been watching SportsCenter's top plays

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since I was five years old; it’s always something that's like, ‘Oh, what if I was on there one day?’” Troike, a sophomore, was swamped with a multitude of congratulatory texts and calls throughout Sunday evening and Monday. “My phone was blowing up that night, and then the next day when it was on again in the morning,” Troike said. “Family, friends, (were) just like, ‘Oh my God, I saw you on SportsCenter.’” Head coach Dan Hartleb was happy to see Troike

get recognition. He credited Troike’s hard work and focused mindset as qualities that have led him to be able to make such eyepopping plays. For Hartleb, Troike’s play and his humble demeanor surrounding his accomplishment are part of the model for his team’s triumphs. “Ben’s a great team player and he'll give credit to all of the people around him for the play,” Hartleb said. “That's why we're so successful; there's not a person SEE BASEBALL | 5B

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Spring break helped players bond High hopes for 2018 BY TATIANIA PERRY

BY MEGHAN REST

STAFF WRITER

Spring break is often the most anticipated week of the spring semester for college students. Some use the break as a time to catch up with people they don’t see regularly, but others stick with the same group of people in a new location. The Illinois football team opted for the latter. Teammates Nate Hobbs, Bennett Williams, Ricky Smalling and Cam Thomas headed to San Francisco, where Williams is originally from. “We went to a few schools around the area, but everyone was on finals week so there wasn’t a whole bunch of people to hang out with,” Hobbs said. “Their spring break is the week after ours.” The group found themselves bored, but they saw some of their teammates living it up in Florida. Many players on the Illinois team are from the Sunshine State, and a large group had gone to stay with James McCourt at his home. “We started thinking ‘everybody in Miami,’ so we started looking up cheap plane tickets,” Hobbs said. “It was just some dumb young people last-minute stuff.” However, that didn't stop the players from following through on the adventure. Upon arrival in Miami, the four had no real plans. All they knew was that they were ready to have fun. As good teammates do, those already in Miami, like quarterback Cam Miller and punter Blake Hayes, welcomed in the four players with open arms. "We tried to keep it civil,"

The 2017 season was a good one for Illinois volleyball. For the Illini, “good” meant finishing sixth overall in the Big Ten – behind five teams that were ranked well into the top-20 nationally, including the eventual NCAA Champion. It meant breaking through to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament and upsetting No. 8 Washington on their home court. It also meant finishing one game above .500 at the helm of first-year head coach Chris Tamas. The Illini are now trying to do it all again – but even

better. The offseason has been a time for Illini volleyball players to fine-tune their flaws. The team is unable to play more than two hours of organized volleyball per week and do more than six hours of conditioning during the winter. However, the Illini have been making their time in the gym count. According to Tamas, nothing unexpected has happened in the off-season. “We had some players that left; they decided they wanted to transfer, but that happens whenever you transition into a new coach SEE VOLLEYBALL | 5B

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Illinois wide receiver Ricky Smalling (4) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Rutgers on Oct. 24. The Illini lost 35-24.

Hayes said of their spring break activities. Hayes, who is originally from Australia, was experiencing his first official spring break. The only representation he had of spring break in America was what he saw on TV. “It was a bit like the movies,” Hayes said. According to Hoyes, spending quality time with

his teammates helps him with the homesickness he sometimes feels. He refers to a lot of the team as his brothers. The San Francisco crew, now united with the Miami boys, headed down to the beach. “We played beach volleyball,” Miller said. “I would have gotten more competitive, but there were girls

there.” The game was a Cam versus Cam matchup with Miller versus Thomas, although the boys say there was no clear winner. For Hobbs, though, the highlight of his week was running into Floyd Mayweather's daughter. “I follow her on InstaSEE FOOTBALL | 5B

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Illinois head coach Chris Tamas watches his team from the sideline during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 8. The Illini lost 3-0.

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Illini linebacking corps takes different shape tices to go, and if there is something that we haven't seen from some of the players, they want to show us. It's about the time.” There are four remaining spring practice dates left for the Illini. The final practice, which will take place on April 7 from noon to 2 p.m., will be open to the public.

BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER

After starters Tre Watson and Julian Jones announced they would transfer from Illinois following the team’s two-win season in 2017, it was evident the linebacking corps would be very different in 2018. A lthough Del’Shaw n Phillips is returning for his senior season and is expected to start, it is unclear who will emerge as the other starting linebackers for an Illinois team that will look to win its first Big Ten Conference game since a 31-27 victory over Michigan State on Nov. 5, 2016. Phillips, who transferred to Illinois after leading Garden City Community College to a national title in 2016, is not too worried about the situation. He sees potential in many of his teammates and is confident the unit will improve significantly from now to the start of the season. Though the Illini struggled on both sides of the ball last fall, Phillips believes the experience was helpful for his teammates who played as freshmen. “We’ve got young guys that are getting older, which is always a plus,” Phillips said. “Of course the talent was there; we saw the talent last year. Now that those guys have a whole season under their belt, going to get a whole spring, a whole fall camp, we’re looking forward to what they can do now.” Dele Harding, a sophomore who started five games at linebacker and was sixth on the team in tackles, is one player likely to see an expanded role. Harding said spring ball and training camp will be crucial for the unit to click and to get the schemes down. “Being comfortable is one thing; you've got to know what you're doing

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Illinois players celebrate a defensive stop in their game against Western Kentucky on Sept. 9, 2017. Illinois picked up its second and last victory of the season in a 20-7 win. The 2018 linebacker squad hopes to bounce back after an offseason with some key losses.

each and every play,” Harding said. “That comes with getting more reps and having confidence during spring ball.” A nother player who could see an expanded role this fall is sophomore Jake Hansen, who tore his ACL in last year’s training camp and redshirted the 2017 season. Although he is not back to full action yet, he has been doing work on his own and with the other

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linebackers. His freshman season in 2016 saw him play in every single game, starting one. Once training camp rolls around, Hansen will be fighting for playing time with fellow sophomores Harding, James Knight, Ayo Shogbonyo and Marc Mondesir, junior Jimmy Marchese and incoming freshmen Khalan Tolson and Jacob Hollins. Hansen says he is aiming to get fully healthy, to

stay healthy and to become a major contributor. “Mentally, I know the game a little bit better and understand what offenses are trying to do to us,” Hansen said. “I feel that has helped me a lot, and just the longevity of the season, being healthy the whole season as well.”

The Illini got their biggest commitment since Arrelious Benn in the class of 2007 with Isaiah Williams’ announcement on Friday, and although it’s early in the hunt for talent in the class of 2019, things are looking up for Illini. Currently, the team's three-man class consists of five-star athlete Williams (who Illinois recruited as a quarterback), four-star athlete Marquez Beason and three-star tight end Griffin Moore. As it stands, this recruiting class is ranked No. 24 in the country and No. 7 in the Big Ten, an improvement from Smith’s 2018 class, which came in ranked No. 55 nationally and No. 12 in the Big Ten. Speaking Tuesday over the sounds of construction workers inside and outside of the Irwin Practice Facility, Smith is confident his program can maintain its forward momentum. “That’s a good sound there, it’s a good sight too when you go outside and you see a full construction crew working,” Smith said. “We’re pretty pumped up about this new facility and what it will bring to our program. Recruiting is going well right now, and I think one of the things that has held us back a little bit in the past has been our facilities, but that's being taken care of.”

extended layoff during spring break. He said the offense, which is adapting to a new up-tempo style under newly hired offensive coordinator Rod Smith, is still in the process of learning. He did say, however, that he has seen improvement already. “Whenever you take a Back from break break, it feels like it’s been Head coach Lovie Smith forever since we’ve pracwas glad to get back on ticed,” Smith said. “But we @itsallG_O_O_D the practice field after the only have a few more prac- gavinrg2@dailyillini.com

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Coach Perry’s 500th win was simply business as usual BY BRIAN BINZ STAFF WRITER

Illinois softball head coach Tyra Perry isn’t one to sing her own praises, and when she passed 500 career wins, it was no exception. “It means I’ve had really good assistants and good players over the years,” Perry said. “Winning is tough, to have one win is a blessing, to have 500 is even more of a blessing.” Perry picked up her 500th win on March 17 in a 5-3 win against Cal Poly, pushing Illinois’ record to 15-9 at that point. Illinois has since won five of its last six, including a series win in its Big Ten opener against Purdue last weekend. The team is currently on pace for its third straight 30-win season under Perry’s watch. Perry’s arrival in 2016 marked a shift for the Illinois softball program, which went 36-23 in its first winning season since 2012 and piled up the most wins since the 2010 team that went 45-8. Victories aren’t just coming from a difference in strategy, but from a change in the approach, according to senior infielder Leigh Farina, who was a sophomore when Perry was brought in to be the head coach. “She definitely brought in a different mentality,” Farina said. “Everything we do is with hustle and heart, and buying into that has been a game-changer for us.”

No real secret exists to Perry’s success, she said. According to Perry, she has gotten this far by showing up every day ready to work hard and give her best. Perry came to Illinois with 409 wins already, leading similar surges at Western Kentucky and Ball State, where she won 60 percent of her games. Even though she has spent a relatively short time in Champaign, the change has given Perry new memories. “Having the opportunity to coach players like Allie Bauch, Nicole Evans, Danielle Trezzo, Brianna Wonderly,” Perry said, “the caliber of athlete that I’ve gotten to coach has been wonderful.” Perry herself was no benchwarmer in her day, transferring to LSU during the first two years of the program’s existence. Perry led the Tigers in home runs and batting average in her two years on the team. Perry’s Tigers won 102 games in the two years she was there and collected an NCAA regional second-place finish in the program’s first trip into the postseason. Perry’s past playing career is reflected in the Illini’s intensity. For example, even when the ball isn’t in play, they sprint everywhere they go. “It sets an intimidation factor and it just looks crisp,” Farina said. Emily Oestreich felt that intensity when she was look-

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The Illini are a combined 96-53 since Perry took over the program.

ing at schools to play for this year, saying that Perry’s winning history caught the attention of the then-prospective pitcher. “She’s really tough,” Oestreich said. “She pushes me harder than I’ve ever been pushed. I love her.”

Behind the coaching of Perry, Oestreich has helped soften the departure of Wonderly, who led the Illini in starts and wins on the mound last year. Oestreich has become the ace of the pitching staff and has started the year with an 11-4

record. Perry preaches consistency, and due to her accomplishments as a player and her growing number of wins, few coaches can practice what they preach like her. “As soon as you start looking for outcomes and focus-

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Illini men’s golf win at BIGHORN Invitational MEGHAN REST ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Sophomore Bryan Baumgarten is the Big Ten Golfer of the week after collecting his first individual title at the Bighorn Invitational in Palm Desert, California this weekend. Baumgarten played rounds of 70, 68 and 67 to lead the tournament with an 11-under par finish. He also collected 16 birdies and played 50 of the 54 holes under par. But Baumgarten wasn’t alone in his success. Vorun Chopra The Illini won the 3-over Bighorn team title with a final markup of 40-under or 824. Following Baumgarten were Dylan Meyer and Giovanni Taditto tied for second place with 208 strokes. Nick Hardy finished in the sixth place tie, while Varun Chopra and Brendan O’Reilly ended the tournament in 33rd and 46th-place ties respectively.

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EDITOR going to lie and say that later that day I didn’t consider a career at the World of Coca-Cola, which is also in Atlanta, but that’s beside the point. For the next handful of years, my passion for journalism would only grow, and I knew that once I began my college education, it would be time to push myself in almost every way possible. I applied to The Daily Illini as a freshman with no hesitation, and after a lousy sports exam accompanied by a decent-at-best interview, I was hired to the sports staff. Originally, I was assigned to be a video sports reporter. I entered with a staff of about five, and it only took about three weeks for me to be the only one left standing. I listened to my editor and became his production assistant. The new title allowed for me to edit football videos together and begin covering Illinois basketball games. After a year in this position, I moved up to being at the helm of the sports video section and stayed there for two years. I have now covered Illinois football and basketball for the past three seasons and will be making it a fourth when my senior campaign kicks off with the first game of the Illini football season in fall 2018. My still-developing journalistic history expands far past this information, but to sum it all up, I have apparently done enough to earn myself the title of sports editor. I plan to create and develop content that matters for this position that matters. The Daily Illini will be sharing stories about revenue sports and non-revenue sports alike. Equality, diversity, hard work and, yes, fun will be demonstrated by the staff on a daily basis. I am not sitting in this position to tell anyone what to do; instead, I sit here with the hope that I can show people what they can do. I think I’m about to be played off. I want to thank my parents for pushing me to do what I love. I want to to thank Masaki Sugimoto for being a great mentor during my freshman start. I want to thank professor Jean McDonald for telling me to give it a go. Lastly, I want to thank those who have stood by me. I’ll hoist this newspaper (trophy) high.

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on this team who cares who gets all the accolades. It’s all about what we're doing as a group to be successful, and these guys are fun to be around because you don't have selfish people.” The play was rather indicative of the Illini’s season so far. In its first 20 games, team 11. Jun 2008 Part A theSkill: has gone 15-5 and has put together the seventh-best fielding percentage in the NCAA (.984). The Illini are also tied for 36th in double 2 3 9 3 plays per game, averaging 9 6 just under 8 one per contest 5 at 0.95. The9team is poised 6 3 4 4 and relaxed in the field, according to Troike, who believes 7 2 8 that attitude has helped them start the season 1 7 9 so1 well — the Illini are now in most of the major 3 4 ranked 5 polls and are up to No. 12 8 6 2 in the Collegiate Baseball9 rankings. “Ty Weber was on the 2 4 3 mound and he’s not a very AUSTIN YATTONI THE DAILY ILLINI 9 vocal 4 guy, and after I made4 Ty Weber winds up to deliver a pitch during the game against that play I heard him yellIndiana State at Illinois Field on Sept. 24. ing and going nuts on the

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or coaching staff,” Tamas said. “We want people to be happy and contribute. We have a great group right now, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the spring.” Beginning in late March, the team will play four regulation games. On Friday, the team travels to Avon, Indiana — junior outside hitter Beth Prince’s hometown — to play the Kentucky

each position player. We come back together at the end and play.” Tamas said the spring season will give his players the opportunity to compete against teams they wouldn’t normally see on a fall schedule. For example, playing the Wildcats will give the Illini an opportunity to match up against an SEC opponent that finished second in its conference. “I wanted to play good teams. We have a couple state teams we're playing

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Band Lotto aims to increase diversity in CU music scene BY ELANI KAUFMAN

BY EMILY PEASE AND KAYLA BROWN

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This Saturday, Ghost Planet will be hosting the second annual Band Lotto Showcase. Like last year, the Band Lotto not only serves as a musical experiment for both established musicians and newbies to the scene, but also as a charity fundraiser. All proceeds from the showcase will go to organizations working toward the disaster relief for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The concept of the Band Lotto is a simple one. People interested in joining a band or learning an instrument place their name into a drawing and are randomly assigned to a group of bandmates. Whether friends or strangers, the bands have had roughly two months to create a setlist of original music 10 to 15 minutes long. This year’s showcase will feature eight new bands performing for the first time. While many faces already familiar in the local scene will be participating, this may be some participants’ first public outing on their newly learned instruments. The tentative lineup for Saturday’s showcase, via the Facebook event page, is jam-packed. The Band Lotto aims to increase the diversity of the Champaign-Urbana music scene. For many, the scene can seem inaccessible. An innovative way to shake things up, the Lotto not only allows new sounds to flourish, but it also pushes established local musicians out of their comfort zones. As stated on the event page, “Champaign-Urbana has a great music scene, but, like most music scenes, needs more diversity, not only in regard to the number of people, but also in the kinds of people. There is always room for more bands, more people playing music, more representation.” For many of the bands

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in last year’s showcase, the first set was their last. But for Ghoul Jr., it was the beginning of a rise to local prominence. It’ll be exciting to see which bands stick it out after the lotto ends and become local favorites, and increase the diversity of the C-U scene. Along with adding more voices to the scene, the Band Lotto hopes to raise money for a good cause. Last year, the lotto raised over $300 for the UP Center of Champaign County. This year, the organizers aim to beat that

number and raise more for disaster relief in Puerto Rico. The Band Lotto is a great opportunity for those unfamiliar with the DIY scene to get involved, whether it be just checking out the show or deciding to form a new band. The Band Lotto’s success is just one example of how the DIY music scene in C-U is thriving, and the birth of new bands ensures that it will continue to thrive for the foreseeable future.

 4-6 p.m.  220 Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana  Free, all ages Edward Ayers began a digital project just before the World Wide Web emerged and has been pursuing projects ever since. His current work focuses on the two poles of possibility in the medium: advanced projects in visualizing processes of history at the Digital Scholarship Lab at the University of Richmond and a public-facing project in Bunk, curating representations of the American past for a popular audience.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

We Love Reading: An Innovative Approach to Change  2-3 p.m.  Education Building, Room 22, 1310 S. Sixth St., Champaign  Free, all ages We Love Reading, founded by Rana Dajani, is a program that fosters a love of reading by empowering volunteers to regularly read aloud to children in their neighborhoods. The successful model is simple, economical and flexible. Learn more about it at this talk with Dr. Dajani. A light lunch will be served.

Native Pop Presents: Strong Women: Reclaiming Imagery Panel  12 p.m.  University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign  Free, all ages Native American House, Women’s Resources Center, University YMCA and Spurlock Museum welcome three artists from Native Pop, an organization that brings Native pop art and art-making to widespread venues and communities. In a weekend of events titled “Native Pop Presents: Strong Women: Reclaiming Imagery,” MaryBeth Nelson (Cherokee), Serena Penaloza (Navajo and Maricopa), and Brent Learned (Cheyenne-Arapaho) bring their art, insights and skills to a variety of programs.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Babies and Brunch

 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, 4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign  Free, all ages During these spring hours, patrons can visit the goats, enjoy the weather and buy from a limited food/beverage menu of coffee, goat-milk hot chocolate and pastries from local Lucky Pierre Bakers. Cheese, gelato and other farmer friends’ products will be available. Food and beverages are offered first-come-first-served.

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Sunday Morning Bird Walks

 7:30-9 a.m.  Urbana Park District, 505 W. Stoughton St., Urbana  Free, all ages Birding is an adventure at any age. Walk with Champaign County Audubon Society leaders and search for birds in Busey Woods and Crystal Lake Park. Learn and practice basic bird watching and identification techniques.

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Spring into style: buzz’s spring style guide BY TIAN ZHANG STAFF WRITER

As the weather grows warmer, it’s time to take off those heavy coats and embrace the beauty of spring. To help refresh a drab winter wardrobe, here are seven fashion suggestions to remember when preparing your daily outfits.

1. Colorful hoodies and simple shirts

Spring is the most vibrant season of the year, so colorful shirts and hoodies are your best choices. Since the temperature is always fluctuating, you can dress up in hoodies when the wind is blowing and wear a casual T-shirt when the sunshine is cozy. Shirts and hoodies with a simple design, like bands on sleeves, will stand out more than overpowering visuals and will look more stylish than the average graphic tee.

2. Well-fitting jeans and leggings

Cute jeans are fundamental for any spring closet since they pair well with any aforementioned hoodie or T-shirt. Although people may have their own preferential cut, choosing a bootcut jean gives the appearance of height on even the shortest person. With denim, color is equally as important as cut. A dark-wash style is better paired with brighter tops, while light-wash jeans look better with simple tops. Black leggings are a spring weather staple as well. Leggings can go with anything, making it easy to create a unique style.

3. Layering with light sweaters and jackets

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On the left, Tian Zhang is sporting a solid red hoodie with unique detailing on the drawstring along with dark-colored leggings. Onthe right, Zhang models her recommendation of pairing dark-colored, well-fitting jeans with a lighter top. Zhang is also wearing a red and white striped blouse, combining the brightness of the red with the neutral white and the dark blue jeans.

When faced with a chilly morning walk to class but a warm afternoon on the Main Quad, layering is the best bet. A light jacket will be warm enough in the morning but won’t be too heavy when the sun comes out.

On top of that, baseball caps have every sort of pattern, color and design imaginable, so finding one at any price point is effortless. Whether repping a favorite team or a favorite brand, a baseball cap will do the job.

with white sneakers is both comfortable and stylish. Just make sure to keep them clean. Otherwise, they lose that sharp contrast with darker clothes that keeps white sneakers in style, no matter the current trend.

4. Complementing with baseball caps

5. Classic white sneakers

A pair of clean, white sneakers is the last step to completing a simple but fashionable outfit. Walking around campus or running around the track at the ARC

6. Different Doc Martens boots

Light sweaters and jackBaseball caps always offer ets are indispensable in a a sense of sporty-chic. They spring wardrobe because are the perfect complement they are multi-functional. to almost any spring outfit.

Almost everyone owns a pair of Doc Martens boots, but there is more variety to them than just plain black. Doc Martens can be a fanci-

er shoe option to add style to any outfit. Leather or suede boots will never go out of fashion, but don’t feel limited to the classic black. Opt for a unique color, like burgundy or white, and if that’s not enough, go for some rhinestones or other flashy add-ons. Doc Martens will always look cool and edgy, but they also serve a functional purpose when the weather still thinks it’s winter.

7. Color schemes

Wearing colors brightens our looks and our spirits, but combining colors wisely is crucial for an outfit to not just be a rainbow. The easiest formula to remember is to include no more than three bright colors and at least one plain color, like black, white or blue. With this combination, there will be no mistaking you for a clown. tianz4@readbuzz.com

IMC to host Good Vibes Only fundraiser for new studio BY SHELBI VOSS STAFF WRITER

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center will host the Good Vibes Only IMC showcase on Friday. The event will feature talent from the Champaign-Urbana area in different musical styles and comedy acts. The event, funded by the Urbana Public Arts Commission, is the first of its kind in the C-U community. The Independent Media Center and the Champaign Cypher Series have teamed up to help put it together. Robert K., a freelance videographer and photographer and the creator of the Champaign Cypher Series, played an integral part in organizing the event. “IMC provides the venue, but it’s really Rob K. who

has assembled the local talent. It’s his contacts, and a lot of hard work, especially in the last month, of putting a spotlight on the excess of talent we have here in C-U,” said Brian Dolinar, program director at the Independent Media Center. The Independent Media Center, founded in 2000 as a community center for media, arts and social justice, has become a place for folks of all ages to come appreciate the arts. Over the years the center has put on many free or inexpensive shows for the people of the ChampaignUrbana area. While Good Vibes Only is a free event, donations will be accepted on behalf of the development of a community music studio at the Independent Media Center.

“The University has great resources, but they are inaccessible to the community, and there’s youth in C-U who want to make music but can’t afford expensive equipment,” Dolinar said. With space dedicated to the community music studio, the center is raising money and taking donated equipment to help create a studio for music and video production. “IMC is dedicated to supporting young and emerging talent in C-U,” Dolinar said. Good Vibes Only will feature a number of acts from a variety of backgrounds and styles. A goal of the event is to promote emerging artists. “The idea of this is a kind of variety show, as first framed by Rob — there’s

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hip-hop emcees, spoken word artists, singer/songwriters and comedians,” Dolinar said. One of the groups that will be featured during the showcase is Aquila, a fourperson Champaign-Urbana-based musical group that brings together the sounds of rock, soul and jazz. The group started as a trio in 2016 and has taken on the local scene, opening for bands, performing at clubs and entering the DIY music scene. Clay ton Thompson, Aquila’s vocalist and guitarist from Monticello, Illinois, has experience playing in events at the Independent Media Center. “I grew up playing in punk and indie rock bands in the area and have played and seen many, many awe-

some and inspiring shows at the IMC,” Thompson said. Thompson said Good Vibes Only will be a special showcase for the community. “The free admission preaches inclusivity and welcomes everyone with open arms, while those who can give donations will directly support a community music studio.” Aquila is set for the 6:30 p.m. time slot of the showcase. “We have three or four songs planned for the short set, but it’s possible that just one song becomes the lone vehicle to say what we want to say in the 20-minute slot,” Thompson said. Thompson believes the showcase is a good opportunity for performers to have an audience that appreci-

The Good Vibes Only IMC showcase will be held at the Independent Media Center on Friday, March 30. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and acts will play from 6 p.m. until midnight. ates a sense of community and diverse music. “Robert is a gift and a catalyst for the music community in town. He has done such amazing things with the Champaign Cypher Series, and I’m excited to see what this event brings,” Thompson said. savoss2@readbuzz.com

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