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UNOFFICIAL TURNS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
Under the Fourth Amendment, the Constitution prohibits unreasonable search and seizures. Law enforcement officials need to obtain a warrant to search your belongings and dorm. However, if you allow them to search your belongings, anything they fi nd can be used as evidence against you. Anything on the door or seen through the doorway can also be used as evidence, given that police are in a location they are legally allowed to be. According to the student code, officers cannot even enter dorm rooms without a search warrant.
If you are arrested, do not resist, even if you feel you are innocent or being arrested illegally. You can state your rights, but do not be hostile. It is illegal for the police to use excessive force against you, search or detain you without probable cause, or arrest you for exercising free speech. You do not have to submit to a breathalyzer test, however there could be severe consequences if you do not, including a 180day suspension of your driver’s license. The University has a medical amnesty policy that allows
students to call for medical help if a student is in danger and will not face any disciplinary action, even if the person in need of help is underage or the person calling is underage.
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KNOW YOUR RULES, RESTRICTIONS
Common punishments for alcohol-related violations
BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
The University and Champaign Police Departments have increased rules and regulations in preparation for Unofficial weekend. Ordinarily, students are allowed into Champaign bars at the age of 19. During Unofficial weekend, however, that age is raised to 21. Regardless, drinking tickets are regularly passed out during this weekend. According to 2016 Unofficial law enforcement statistics, 160 city ordinance violations were issued last year. This was an increase from the 138 issued in 2015. Tickets are not given more frequently in any location, but last year 36 tickets were issued for underage drinking at four parties. Three people were arrested on state criminal charges and sent to the Champaign County Jail. There is also usually an increased number of medical personnel dispatched during Unofficial. Last year, 21 people were taken to the hospital for alcohol related issues, and medical personnel responded to 28 calls for medical service.
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KNOW YOUR LIMITS BY SABRINA YAN STAFF WRITER
Drinking and Unoffi cial go hand in hand. However, overindulging may lead to dangerous situations, especially the alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is the result of an overdose of alcohol. The body shows signs when too much alcohol has been consumed. Watch out for symptoms and warning signs including confusion, loss of coordination or trou-
Confusion Vomiting
Difficulty walking
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ble walking. “Some of the symptoms that we can focus on more often are vomiting, unconsciousness, pale or bluish skin, creamy skin,” said Elora Orazio, specialist in education from the University Counseling Center.
Orazio also said to look for seizures, low body temperature, slow breathing and being unresponsive. The University medical amnesty policy protects students from getting in trouble if they call 911 for someone who’s in trouble. “One of the biggest myth we are trying to expel is that students think ‘oh I can’t call the police for my friend who is vomiting or something like that because we are all gonna get trouble for drinking.’ Because that’s not true,” said Patrick Wade, UIPD spokesman. Stay with your friends, even after calling 911. “Stay with the person who needs assistance, keep talking to them if they are conscious. You want to make sure they are breathing properly, monitoring them,” Orazio said. Last year, 21 individuals were transported transported to local hospitals for alcohol incapacitation issues. The medica l personnel responded to 28 calls for service, as stated in “Unofficial 2016 Statistics” report released by the Champaign Police Department. Drinking less alcohol or less rapidly helps prevent alcohol poisoning. “Alternating with water, eating before going out, potentially bringing limited amount of money if you are going to be purchasing for alcohol,” Orazio said.
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HOW MUCH WOULD IT TAKE FOR ALMA TO TURN UP? The celebrations surrounding Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day on March 3 are predominantly student-centered, whether they be for University students or visitors to campus. However, a few prominent campus figures have been around for more Unofficials than most students and have been embracing the celebrations since 1996. Alma Mater, Grainger Bob and Red Grange are key attractions at the University and have used their time here to learn a few lessons, specifically how to celebrate Unofficial. burszty2@dailyillini.com
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Having been around for 18 Unofficials, Alma has learned a thing or two about the University’s party culture. Alma came to the University in 1929 and left from Aug. 2012 to April 2014 for renovations, missing two years of celebrations. It would take 200 pints of beer in one hour to get the 10,000 lbs and 12-foot-tall statue to reach a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .105 percent, which would make Alma extremely intoxicated and severely impaired. If she were celebrating in the morning, it would take 250 screwdrivers in one hour to get Alma drunk with a .11 BAC.
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The Harold “Red” Grange statue joined the University in 2009 as part of the Memorial Stadium Renaissance project. When he was a football player, he was best known for scoring six touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of the Oct. 18, 1924, game against the University of Michigan. Since Red Grange has returned to campus, he has more free time to explore the University’s longlived traditions. It would take 50 pints of beer to get the 12-foot-tall, one ton statue to a BAC of .123 percent in one hour. At KAM’s, he would have to drink 60 Blue Guys in one hour to get drunk with a .112 BAC.
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A 28-year-old female was arrested on the charge of having no BASSET license at Chipotle, 903 W. Anthony Dr., around 3:00 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, an employee was found to not have a valid BASSET license to sell alcohol. A BASSET license is required by the state and allows servers and bouncers to check ID for alcohol. The offense was found during a covert liquor detail at the Chipotle. Retail-theft was reported at the Mach 1 gas station, 902 W. Bloomington Road, around 8 a.m. Monday. According to the report,
the subject pumped fuel and left without paying. The subject then returned the next day and paid for the fuel. A 19-year-old was arrested for multiple charges in the 900 block of Frank Drive around midnight Saturday. According to the report, the offender’s vehicle was stopped for an expired registration. A citation was issued after a cannabis oder was found coming from the vehicle. The driver was charged with expired registration, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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A victim was attacked by an unknown male in a parking lot of a shelter in the 1300 block of Main Street around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the report, the victim and another female may have been involved in a domestic argument. A 24-year-old male was arrested for domestic-battery in the 800 block of Division Avenue around 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. According to the report, the arrestee battered and verbally threatened to kill the victim.
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the Illini Union Bookstore, 809 S. Wright St., around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to the report, a college-aged woman was observed on security cameras concealing a booklet, which has a retail value of $4.95. A theft was reported at the Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E. Peabody Drive, between 11:20 and 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to the report, a student’s wallet was stolen, which contained cash and banking cards. The wallet was left unattended near a basketball court.
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Arrest made in connection with Sept. shooting BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
Kejuan Carter was arrested Tuesday morning with a warrant for aggravated battery in connection with the Green Street shooting that took place on Sept. 25, 2016. Carter was arrested in the 3700 block of Colleen Drive in Champaign. He was asked to step outside of the building and surrender and complied, Champaign Sgt. Dave Griffet said.
“A subject was battered. He was struck, kicked and stepped on by nine different individuals who we have identified based on a cell phone video,” Griffet said of the event that took place on the night of Sept. 25. “ The person was knocked unconscious, provided medical care. That incident was prior to the allegation that Robbie Patton shows up with a handgun that ultimately killed George Korchev.”
Korchev was an innocent bystander passing the scene when the gun was fi red. One person of the nine connected with the beating is still at large. Champaign police have identified him as Korrion Taylor. Carter appeared in court today where he was informed of his charges and appointed a public defender unless he chose to bring in his own counsel. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled in a week
or two. “An officer (will be) called at court to testify and establish probable cause to show Kejuan Carter had participated (in the event that led to his arrest),” Griffet said. Patton will continue his trial in court on March 14. He is currently charged with three counts of fi rst degree murder and three counts of aggravated battery with a fi rearm.
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Diane Marlin defeated incumbent Laurel Prussing in the Democratic primary election for Urbana mayor. Marlin, who has served as an alderman since 2009, won 57 percent of the vote. P russing, who has served as mayor since 2005, won 36 percent of the vote. Evelyn Burnett Underwood, associate pastor of New Free Will Baptist Church, won 7 percent of the vote. Of 26,862 eligible voters, 4,254, or 16 percent, cast their ballots Tuesday, according to unoffi cial results from the Champaign County Clerk Office. P r ussi ng conceded to Marlin last night and thanked her supporters on
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The mayoral debate for Urbana that took place at the Urbana City Council Chambers on Jan. 30. Diane Marling (center) was announced mayor of Urbana, defeating incumbent Laurel Prussing (right) in the election. Facebook once the results were in. “I want to thank all of my supporters and congratulate Diane Marlin on her victory in the primary tonight,” Prussing
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University 150-year celebration highlights uncertain future BY CLAIRE HETTINGER NEWS EDITOR
On Feb. 28, 1867, the Illinois Industrial University was granted a charter to become a public land grant University. One hundred and fifty years and almost 900,000 graduates later, the University has grown from one building with a founding class of 77 students and a handful of professors, to one of the leading research Universities in the nation. Chancellor Robert Jones spoke to a crowd of around 200 gathered at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday afternoon about the future of the University and the work that still needs to be done. “No one would argue that higher education is in an unsettling place,” he said. In 1867, education was hard to obtain and hard to access for most people in the Midwest or from farming families. “Every issue we face now were faced by the founders,” Jones said. “Our founders showed us a path that was at times reactionary and at time visionary." The 150-year birthday party will continue for the next 15 months, ending on May 13, 2018 with the Commencement that year. The presentation began at 3 p.m. as faculty entered the Krannert Great Hall wearing caps and gowns. The deans of the colleges were present along with the Chancellors from the University of Illinois at Springfield and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Deputy Gov. Leslie Munger read a proclamation from Gov. Bruce Rauner, who was not in attendance, declaring Feb. 28 University of Illinois day. A second proclamation was given by the mayor of Champaign, Deborah Frank Feinen, and Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing declaring Feb. 28 to May 2018 a sesquicentennial year of celebration for the University of Illinois. Christopher Benson, associate professor in AfricanAmerican studies and journalism, was the master of ceremonies and touched on the racial history of the University. He mentioned that while there are positive aspects of the University’s history, the journey to the current world-class University hasn’t been perfect. “Illinois has had a difficult journey to this place,” he said. Issues include the fact that the KKK was a registered student organization of the University and hosted minstrel shows with stu-
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Chancellor Robert Jones speaks at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday in honor of the sesquicentennial.
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Sesquicentennial ceremony attendees dance as the band Funkadesi performs Tuesday. dents performing in black face. “Our University would be unrecognizable and unsettling to the first group of faculty and students,” Jones said, specifically mentioning women and people of color in the student body and faculty. Carol Ammons, state representative for the 103rd District, said part of her job
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Pat Wade, UIPD spokesman, said students need to remember their rights when interacting with law enforcement officials. The best way to avoid a drinking ticket is to be smart about behavior. “It’s very unlikely you’re going to have an interaction with an officer as long as you’re behaving in a way that doesn’t bring attention to you,” Wade said. “We don’t have the time or resources to approach every student.” If a student is approached by an officer, Wade said the student should comply with the officer and not resist. He added that the interaction goes more smoothly if there is mutual respect between the officer and student. “If an officer gives you a lawful order, you have to obey that order,” Wade said. “Students have a lot of rights and we’re going to allow them to act within those rights.” Students are also not allowed to house any nonuniversity persons in the residence halls for the entire weekend. “In the past for Unofficial, where we see the most problems are the visitors that hear about unofficial,” Wade said. “They don’t know our rules and they don’t have a whole lot of respect for our campus, so the University as a whole has tried to discourage visitors from coming.” Aside from not allowing guests in the residence halls, parking regulations will also be enforced more strictly, according to Wade. “Generally, students here are pretty respectful,” Wade said.
the trademark for their clothing, though UpMerch’s and Campus Sportswear’s online stores are currently closed. TeShurt’s online store and Wright St. store are still selling “Unofficial” merchandise. A p p a r el c o mp a ny UpMerch filed the application for the trademark use of “Unofficial” for clothing on Oct. 19, 2015 and it was fully registered Nov. 8, 2016. UpMerch founder and CEO Kevin Alsterda said that the “character mark,” which protects the wording of “Unofficial” itself, is registered for their apparel. While UpMerch does own the trademark, local apparel companies Campus Sportswear and TeShurt can still print “Unofficial” clothing due to an open licensing agreement. Alsterda said he couldn’t give too many details about the agreement, but that his lawyers have been working on it for the past year. The deal says that UpMerch will hold the trademark, but Campus Sportswear and TeShurt can still print and use the word “Unofficial” for their apparel without having to pay any royalties for it, said Campus Sportswear Owner Steven Farag. Farag said that the use is unlimited and that the three companies just decided to cooperatively use it. “We all came to terms for good business,” Farag said. “We [also] kind of came up with the designs at the same time as them.” Alsterda said that a violation of the trademark by an outside company will depend on how the term is depicted and the design on
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as a representative is to help the University reach its full potential as a center for academic progress. “The challenges we face in our higher education system may be daunting, but we are not bound by its flaws. Sustainable, affordable higher education is not impossible,” she said. In the state legislature, she fights for funding for
higher education to help achieve this mission because she believes that the state and the students are inextricably linked and educated people are an important part of a functioning society. “I also feel compelled to raise the voice of African-Americans,” she said. “Therefore I must raise my voice and challenge this great institution to remain
a public land grant institution and to increase recruitment of African-American students faculty and staff.” Chancellor Jones said that in this time of celebration, it is important to remember that there is more work to do. Campus members should continue to study, make discoveries and even occasionally fail, all which drive the University forward and keeps it from standing still. “(We) don’t want to see the doors closed from families because they cannot write a large enough check,” he said. Timothy Koritz, chairman of the board of trustees, thanked everyone on behalf of the board. He said that it’s hard to imagine a time before the University of Illinois was a staple of the landscape amidst the prairie grass and that now provides "world class programs that transform students lives." Koritz said the University occasionally faces tough times; right now, it’s the budget crisis bringing difficulty in making long term plans. “But this too will pass,” he said. P resident T i mot hy Killeen said that in a world
of large numbers, 150 years can sometimes get lost, but it’s still worth reflecting on, as “a tribute to excellence to enable the University to thrive through social change.” “My message today is be of good cheer, because no matter what problems or troubles you see ahead, this University has a history of goodness,” Killeen said. Following the ceremony was the cutting of the Illinois birthday cake by Chancellor Jones and a performance by Funkadesi. The music performed was popular during the civil war and around the time the University was created. Featured performances by the University of Illinois Brass Quintet, Davis and Jupiter String Quartet artists-inresidence, Nelson Lee, Meg Freivogel, Liz Freivogel and Daniel McDonough, as well as the University of Illinois Chamber Singers, Nathan Gunn and Julie Gunn. “Let’s make the sesquicentennial a celebration for all the good work the University of Illinois will do today, tomorrow and forever,” Jones said.
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Students celebrate Unofficial by wearing green on Wright Street on March 4, 2016. The logo is now trademarked. the shirt. “That is something I’d send to my attorney and let them decide what violates the trademark and what doesn’t. It’s a complicated law, and I’m not a lawyer,” Alsterda said.
Chief Controversy
On the week of Feb. 19, six University faculty senators drafted a resolution urging Chancellor Robert Jones to issue a statement to UI students about the “highly offensive and insulting” nature of Unofficial shirts with the Chief Illiniwek symbol on them. A Massmail was issued by Chancellor Jones Feb. 23, talking about protecting free speech and issues on campus. The prior resolution draft has since then been withdrawn. “Once again we’re seeing Unofficial t-shirts that many in our community view as insulting to Native Americans,” Jones said in
the Massmail. “We can’t up to the students to enact predict what the next issue real changes, Burbules said will be but we know there at the senate executive comwill be one. mittee meeting. These are often painful “In general the adminmoments for our students, istration telling students faculty, staff and commu- not to wear t-shirts, or facnity and we ulty tellneed to suping students por t one not to wear another as t-shirts, or we strive to administraaddress divition telling sive issues faculty to in society.” tell students Chairman not to wear of the Gent-shirts, isn’t eral Univerwhat’s going sity Policy to change STEVEN FARAG CAMPUS SPORTSWEAR OWNER Committee their attitudes,” BurNicholas bules said. Burbules said that this Farag said Massmail will be the last that his Unofficial designs public statement regarding are not meant to offend the Unofficial shirts and the anyone and that the design Chief. itself has been around for a There was a push for cam- long time. pus officials to discuss the “Since I was a freshman issues of racial insensitivity it’s been the same story and the changing of a mas- every single year,” Farag cot, but he believes that it is said. “If there’s a demand
“If there’s a demand from students that want them, then we’ll print them.”
from students that want them, then we’ll print them. We print it, it’s our No. 1 design, we print thousands of them. If they don’t want it, we won’t keep printing it anymore.” The University owns a trademark on the Chief Illiniwek trademark and does not allow it to be used on shirts promoting Unofficial, campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler said. However, Farag said that Campus Sportswear has had no issues yet with the University’s Chief trademark, and that he has run all the designs by them, and the University has approved it. “We’ve had no issues yet with the Chief trademark the University owns, [we] simply [have] a redrawing, a silhouette. We call it the ‘Unofficial mascot’ so that we don’t offend anyone. We try to keep the word ‘Chief’ out of it,” Farag said.
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Unofficial drink endorsements
It is traditional for editorial boards to endorse presidential candidates and the like, but in the current political climate, we decided to try something else. Below you’ll find The Daily Illini’s Official Unofficial Drink Endorsements. Like an election, it’s important to select different candidates for every position — something about checks and balances — so, for your convenience, we categorized our endorsements into six separate cabinet members. Cheers!.
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Police officers patrol campus on Unofficial, March 4, 2016. The Daily Illini Editorial Board encourages students to make smart decisions on Friday.
Stay safe during Unofficial 2017
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very year, the three police forces who help govern our beloved campus hand out hundreds of tickets to students in just one day: the infamous Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. Students lament this close monitoring every year, but the cops’ vigilance is merely an appropriate reaction to the many health concerns that students face while celebrating this fabled faux holiday. Every year, people make regrettable decisions on this day, ranging from drinking far too much to resting far too little. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment — few days on campus elicit such widespread joy — but all students should remind themselves of the harsh truth of any campus celebration; parties are only fun if you’re around to remember them. The Daily Illini lost a sports reporter in 2011 to a car accident during Unofficial, and alcohol was one of the primary reasons for the crash. Plenty of others have been injured or passed away on this day throughout its two decades. Of course, The Daily Illini Editorial Board certainly isn’t against having fun on Unofficial. We’ll be doing so in a responsible way, and we encourage students to do the same. You can see from the other content in our newspaper and online, such as our drink endorsements and Official Unofficial Playlist, that we’re willing to discuss the fun aspects of the day as well. But safety is still the key to making this holiday work. Nobody is supposed to get hurt. The University and the police have made it as easy as possible for students to take care of their friends on this day. The Good Samaritan policy allows someone of any age to call for an emergency vehicle without fear of being arrested for underage drinking if a friend is experiencing alcohol poisoning. If you find yourself in an unnerving situation because of alcohol, it is imperative that you contact the authorities and remedy the problem. Police will patrol the streets of Campustown this weekend, so there’s no excuse for not contacting someone, even if your phone is dead. Many University students aren’t old enough to attend the bars, but those who are should be cautious. Spiked drinks and over-serving are as dangerous on Unofficial as any other night at the bars, if not more. With so many students pregaming from morning until night with no break, the bars will be rowdier than ever. There’s plenty of room to enjoy Unofficial, bars or no bars, while still prioritizing your safety. Everyone on campus has somebody who cares about their wellbeing, and a St. Patty’s Day celebration is no excuse to forget that. If everybody keeps that in mind, we can all stick around for next year’s Unofficial as well.
The alarm goes off and you’re up at the crack of dawn — you begin to question whether or not this is all going to be worth it. Put those pessimistic thoughts away, and take out the champagne and orange juice you stored in anticipation of this day. Mimosas are perfect for the morning. Sweet, alcoholic and full of vitamin C — the ideal start to any successful Unofficial.
8 a.m. Coffee and Bailey’s Once the mimosas begin to wear off and you’re thinking, “Yikes, it’s only 8 a.m., and I could probably sleep for two days,” it’s time to add some caffeine to your system. You need to rally because the day has only just begun. Luckily, coffee pairs great with Bailey’s so you can get your caffeine kick and your party on at the same time.
10 a.m Bloody Mary’s Ah, 10 a.m., time to add a little substance to your imbibing. This is the perfect time to take a little snack break and create a Bloody Mary that incorporates olives, pickles, celery or any other food that may go well with the spicy drink. While you’re snacking and sipping, remember that pairing food with your drinks is a great way to last longer — even all night if necessary!
1 p.m. Beer of choice There’s nothing better than a nice cold beer in the middle of the afternoon, especially on a day where you can’t feel guilty about drinking because 1) it is a Friday and 2) most of the campus is joining you in this marathon of drinking. Beer is a refreshing mid-day drink: You could go all out and get a dark Irish beer, or save some pennies and opt for a cheaper option (which is OK, because at this point, you’ll probably need some hydration). And perhaps the best benefit of drinking beer with your Unofficial lunch: It sets you up perfectly for the quintessential afternoon nap that’ll re-energize you for nighttime activities.
4 p.m. Moscow Mule To celebrate in full-fledged fashion, you will need to consume a green drink at some point in the day. However, the Daily Illini Editorial Board could not agree on a green drink that was particularly appetizing to any of us. So we settled. Moscow Mules are delicious, and as a bonus they have limes and mint leaves incorporated (which are both green, so we’re counting it). For the particularly passionate Irish folk, try replacing that mint leaf with a dirty four-leaf clover plucked from frat park. It’ll taste awful, but everyone will admire your dedication!
10 p.m. Jägerbomb Finish the day strong with a jägerbomb. That almost rhymed, so it might be good to chant to your friends who claim they’re done drinking for the day. No Unofficial is complete without at least one shot of hard alcohol, even if you sneak it in there right as the day is winding down. Take your shot with pride and happiness, and be proud that you survived yet another Unofficial.
How each graduating class should celebrate Unofficial Just like your effort in class or your opinion on The Red Lion, your views on Unofficial are likely to change as you age. The Daily Illini Editorial Board has compiled tips on the best way to approach Unofficial based on your year at the University.
FRESHMEN You’ve been hearing about this famed drinking holiday since at least the beginning of the semester, if not the whole year. It’s tempting to join the 6 a.m. drinkers and continue to rage throughout the day, but this is a recipe for disaster. You’ve got three more Unofficials ahead of you. Play it safe this year, and keep it to some light drinking in the dorms. If an upperclassman has invited you to an apartment crawl or house party, remember to pace yourself. No one wants to be the passed-out rookie at noon.
SOPHOMORES The same general advice for freshmen applies here, though it’s more likely you aren’t monitored by RAs this year. For the 19-year-old sophomores out there, remember that bar access has been revoked for the day. If you haven’t already opted to go home for the weekend, coordinate an apartment or house crawl. You’ve had more day-drinking experience, so plan your starting time accordingly. Don’t get too cocky though — getting blasted and wandering the streets is a sure way to get a drinking ticket.
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Congratulations! Most of you are probably 21 and have no underage legal fears. Feel free to take full advantage of the bars — the green beer flows for you. You might be weighed down with schoolwork and responsibilities, but wake up early for kegs and eggs and drink for as long as you can. If you haven’t made it to 21 yet, no worries. Avoid cover this year and bounce from party to party. If you play your cards right and wear last year’s shirt, you can do Unofficial on a dime.
SENIORS If you’re a senior, you probably don’t even need to read this. You’ve had your plans set for months, ordered apparel ahead of time — including your KAMs shirt. There might even be Jell-O shots setting in your fridge right now, if you’re really prepared. Senior nights might have spoiled you, so make sure to bring plenty of cash for the steep Unofficial cover. If you and your friends haven’t set up a series of pregames leading to the bars but you still want to celebrate, Unofficial can just be a standard darty. With all the warm weather this semester, darties are practically every weekend. It’s pretty likely you don’t even have class on Friday, so this will just be a normal weekend with a little more green.
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Unofficial weekend: Go big or go home BY JESS PETERSON STAFF WRITER
Practicing keg stands and shotgunning beer is not on every student’s agenda in the days leading up to March 3, better known as Unofficial 2017. Campus clothing shops have been displaying green apparel in their windows for the past couple of weeks, and Facebook events for Unofficial have been circulating since fall semester. When the clock strikes 6 a.m. on Friday morning, alarm clocks across Champaign-Urbana call out to students to down their first drink of the day. However, this does not apply to all students on campus. There will still be students sleeping soundly with their bags packed, waiting until a reasonable hour to rise to begin their trip home for the weekend. Kaitlin Block, sophomore in Social Work, is one of the individuals who will be opting out of the chaos of Unofficial and replacing it with a weekend back in her hometown of Paris, Illinois. To Block, Unofficial has an
unnecessary hype surrounding it, and many students treat Unofficial as if it were a real holiday. “I’m not 21, so I can’t get into the bars, so for me, a typical weekend on campus is more fun,” Block said. Last year, she stayed on campus for the morning and left later in the day, but can recall the difference in campus energy and stress-inducing student behavior. “I remember walking down Green Street at 10 a.m. and hearing ambulances,” Block said. “Unofficial is too stressful for what it’s worth.” The excitement from students surrounding this Friday does not go unnoticed by the administration or local police departments. Patrick Wade, Communications Specialist for the UIPD, wrote in an email that while there will be an increased number of officers patrolling the streets this Friday, drinking tickets may not be as abundant as students expect. “The likelihood of receiving a drinking ticket is extremely low if our students who choose to consume alco-
hol do so in a safe, respectful way … we don’t have the time or resources to ticket every person who is drinking underage,” Wade wrote. Walking around outside wearing green or Unofficial-themed clothing is not what police are looking for to make arrests. Wade emphasized that students are more likely to get into trouble not for participating in Unofficial, but for doing so in a highly disruptive and irresponsible way. “There’s a lot of extra pedestrian traffic on Unofficial, and it’s important that drivers and pedestrians alike slow down and pay attention to what’s going on around them," Wade wrote. "We also usually see an increase in medical transports for people who have had too much to drink.” During Unofficial, there is an influx of people coming to campus to celebrate that don't attend the University. Block said she feels every other weekend can be just as fun. “We’re the place to be all the time anyways,” Block said. “I’ll take a ‘W’ for once
this weekend.” Block said she plans to spend her weekend back at home, attending her little sister’s junior high musical. Despite taking a hiatus for this premature St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Block is not opposed to Unofficial. For those who are not choosing to partake in the festivities but remain on campus, Block encouraged them to try people-watching. For the partiers already clearing space in their fridge, Block hopes they stay safe. In terms of other students departing from campus for the weekend, James Long, Director of Operations for Peoria Charter in Urbana, said it may still be too early in the week to get official numbers on how many ticket holders plan on leaving Champaign for the weekend. “Students have a tendency to book tickets last minute. We expect more ticket sales later on in the week,” Long said. Long said there was once a “Hopper” that brought students from surrounding schools to campus for Unofficial. While this specific bus
no longer runs, Long said it was easy to spot the greater amount of people migrating down coinciding with the date of Unofficial. From current ticket sales, Long said the amount of people leaving campus at the end of the week is lower compared to an average week, likely because of the desire to stick around for Unofficial festivities. Although many students will be staying in Champaign for the weekend, Long wanted to remind everyone that safety is most important. “There’s always the option to not drive yourself,” Long said. “We’re glad to be able to facilitate something that keeps students safe.” Wade said the majority of people who cause trouble during Unofficial are students from other schools. "In the past, we've had thousands of visitors, and frankly visitors tend to be the people who cause most of the problems. Our students generally know the rules and respect the campus," Wade wrote. The evolution of Unofficial over time is something
that impressed Block. What at first was a stand in rebellion against St. Patrick’s Day falling during spring break when students would not be on campus has become a highly anticipated event, even imitated at other campuses like Eastern Illinois University. Block wondered what it would be like if students’ energy was directed elsewhere, or if the momentum of Unofficial was put toward a cause. Although it may just be another day in March, Block said she supports students who are looking to drink their hearts out, if it is what brings them joy. The empowerment that accompanies the establishment of this day may or may not be applied to the student body rallying around something that doesn’t involve wearing green or consuming as many beers as possible, but for now Block said Unofficial is something to be proud of. “Good on us, look what we created,” Block said.
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she only likes things that are pink,” Bowers said. “Nothing green, because that’s not her.” with her boyfriend who is Despite the distractions already 21. of Unofficial, Womack still Korasick’s friend Ali plans to have a great 21st. Bowers, junior in Education, “I’m going to go to class, does not turn 21 until May, and then my roommate and but she still I are going to go out to the thinks it’s bars in the great that evening.” K o r a s i c k ’s birthday is on Korasick Unofficial. is making “We figured the most of we’d just get sharing her 21st birthday both parties with arguably done in one day,” she said. the booziest “We’ll make holiday in the ALI BOWERS the most of Big Ten. STUDENT it.” “I’ll wake Bowers is up probably also making really late sure that Korasick’s party because I’ll be hungover, and the night before is all about then I want mimosas. And her. She has been buying then we’ll go out again, and party supplies in her favorite I want Burrito King.” color. “She is a huge princess, so aecarls2@dailyillini.com
“We figured we’d just get both parties done in one day. We’ll make the most of it.”
loud music and crowds of people standing outside. St. Patrick's day falls over spring University Alumna Resident halls have break. Local bars decide to put on Caroline Yoon passes even started cracking "Shamrock Stagger" to celebrate away from drunk Unofficial down when it comes to the holiday beforebreak. driver turns 21 Unofficial. Frequent room checks are made, and students are not allowed to have overnight guests during that weekend. Oftentimes, students who are under 21 don’t Cochrane Enterprise bars Unofficial bar entry even want to risk the first call the event age changes from chance of going out "Unofficial St. Patrick's Day" 19 to 21 because they cannot get into the bars, and house parties are frequently SOURCE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ARCHIVES COLLEEN ROMANO THE DAILY ILLINI raided by the police. Edgar Garcia, sophomore in Engineering, more compared to the realize that unless you’re the future. did not participate in past, Unofficial has been 21, you’re pretty limited to “I think kids have gotten Unofficial last year due to pretty laid back for many what you can do.” a lot smarter and realized With the ultimate goal that it’s not worth the the large risk of going out people now,” Garcia said. during the event. “Everyone wants to come being students’ safety, hassle,” Ketchem said. “Since the cops have down for it because it gets Ketchem hopes the event cracked dow n much hyped up, but they don’t continues to wind down in plescia3@dailyillini.com
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Whose birthday is it anyway?
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BY ANNABETH CARLSON MANAGING EDITOR FOR ONLINE
When Sarah Womack sat down in chemistry lab freshman year, she learned an unexpected fact from her TA — her 21st birthday would fall on Unofficial’s 21st birthday. “I thought that was pretty cool. It’s a story I can tell my kids,” said Womack, now a junior in LAS. “On the other hand, I’m a little concerned.” Unofficial, short for “Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day,” was coined in
1996 because St. Patrick’s Day fell on spring break when students were off campus. Over the years, the drinking “holiday,” which is not sanctioned by the University, gained notoriety throughout the community and even the country. Some students skip class and start drinking early in the morning, and others visit from other schools around the Midwest to join in on the festivities. Last year, the police gave out 160 tickets, and 21 people were sent to local hospitals for
alcohol-related reasons. Two years later, Womack is gearing up for her joint 21st birthday celebration with Unofficial. But, the initial excitement she had freshman year has waned. “I’m like, what am I going to do? I’m not going to get a specific party for my birthday,” she said. Womack explained that many friends already have plans for the day, making it hard to celebrate her birthday. The legal age of 19
also goes up to 21 at local bars like KAM’S and The Red Lion on Friday, so friends who are underage will not be allowed in with her as they normally would. Courtney Korasick, junior in Education, is also turning 21 on Unofficial. She did not know it was Unofficial’s 21st, but she still shared some of Womack’s concerns. “I’m a big birthday person, so I kind of like all the attention on me, and I feel like other people are
going to be having a good time — well, I always want people to have a good time — but I feel like people will be preoccupied with it being Unofficial and not my birthday,” Korasick said. Korasick also worried that her younger friends couldn’t celebrate with her at the bars, which is why she decided they will also go out the night before. Then, on Unofficial, she can go to the bars
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Alumni reflect on 21 years of Unofficial BY MARISSA PLESCIA STAFF WRITER
In 1998, Andrew Barnum and Erik Pederson were in a dilemma. The University seniors had a paper due the next morning — the morning of Unofficial St. Patrick’s day. They pulled an allnighter writing the essay, and then walked to the classroom that morning and slid it under the professor’s door. Afterward, they immediately headed to C.O. Daniel’s, their favorite bar at the time. “They weren’t even really open, we were that early. We actually helped set up a bit,” Barnum said. Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day will take place this Friday. While it has become a popular event among University students, it has gone through a series of changes since its roots in 1995. The unofficial holiday first started as a bar promotion in 1995 called “Shamrock Stagger.” St. Patrick’s Day, a major business day for bars, fell during spring break that year. Local bars wanted to organize an event that would allow students to celebrate the holiday a few days before spring break. In 1996, it became known as Unofficial St. Patrick's Day. Barnum and Pederson, who were students when the event first started, remember the bars being
popular on the day of Unoffi cial, but the event wasn't as distinguished as it is today. “It was more of a casual gathering,” Pederson said. “I didn’t really understand that it was going to be a big deal.” At the time, it did not seem like police patrolled the event more than any other weekend, Barnum and Pederson said. They felt like it was a rather lenient day on campus.
“You’d walk in the Quad, where people are supposed to be going to class, and it’d just be like mayhem” KELLEY KRUMTINGER UNIVERSITY ALUMNA
Eventually, the holiday became a popular tradition at the University and an excuse to binge drink for an entire day. Kids from other schools started coming for the event, some students began vandalizing University property and some even attended class while intoxicated. In 2006, Caroline Yoon, an alumna of the University, passed away when she was hit by a drunk motorcyclist. “People look at this as a one-time event every year,”
said Sgt. Joe Ketchem, who has been working with the Champaign police department for almost 20 years. “And for some reason, at one point several years ago, kids had this in their mind that (Unofficial) was a great, big, national party school thing.” Un iversit y a lu m n a Kel ley K r u mti nger graduated in the class of 2010, and recalls Unofficial being a prominent outing for students. Students generally wouldn’t go out the Thursday before in preparation for the event. Irish music played early in the morning, and people started the festivities at 6 a.m. She even recalled seeing a girl get into a bar by using her pool pass. “You’d walk in the Quad, where people are supposed to be going to class, and it’d just be like mayhem,” Krumtinger said. In 2010, bars were forced to change the admittance age from 19 to 21 for the event due to the excessive amount of underage drinking. Unofficial appears to have taken a calmer turn in recent years, probably because the police take extra caution when it comes to the event. Overcrowded bars and balconies are often a signal for them to check for underage drinkers. For frat parties, police look for PHOTO COURTSEY OF ILLIO
SEE HISTORY | 5A Students wait outside of C.O. Daniel’s, a popular bar at the time of Unofficial on March 5, 2004.
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OK ILLINI, NOW LET’S GET IN FORMATION In the spirit of our school’s favorite holiday — Unofficial — we decided to compare some of the most famous Illinois sports events to formations in one of the most famous drinking games of all time: Beer Pong. Since Unofficial is turning 21, we decided to look back at the past 21 years in Illini sports. Just like in the game, some moments were bad, and to go with that we were able to include some of the most famous and infamous Illini in recent history.
FRESHMAN CUP Middle cup of the starting formation
ISLAND Hitting the lone cup that isn’t touching any others
ZIPPER Three in a row right, two in a row left
The Tim Beckman years
2005 men’s basketball team
Hiring Lovie Smith
Our guy Tim Beckman gets the freshman cup for all of the wonderful work he put in while he was with the Illini. Just as the freshman cup is the worst in the game, so is Beckman. No matter how awful people continuously know it is, he stuck around for way too long — just as we all continue to hit this cup.
The 2005 basketball team is equivalent to hitting an island shot. First, it is not an easy shot to hit — even for the biggest frat stars. But, when you do hit it, the two-cup reward is something to be celebrated. Two: It is so cool when you actually do hit it. Even though 2005 was long before current students got to Illinois, it was still a huge event for all Illini fans because they made it to the NCAA championship. While hitting an island shot and getting that extra cup is great, it probably doesn’t measure up to the greatness of that team. But, in the end, you can’t ignore the similarities.
Lovie is equivalent to the zipper formation because of how solid it is. After some early 2000’s success, the Illinois football team has struggled. But, just like the zipper formation, the program made a big hire in getting Lovie Smith to come back to the college game. Whenever one has five cups left, you can bet zipper is the go to. Easy to make, easy to communicate to your opponents over the music and overall just a reliable formation. Just like Lovie. Reliable and as solid as it gets.
REGULAR FORMATION BOUNCE SHOT You know the drill
RING OF FIRE Game ends when you hit this formation
Football Rose Bowl team
2015 baseball season
Great Illinois football seasons have come at a premium, but the 2007-2008 football team was the best of the last decade. Led by quarterback Juice Williams and running back Rashard Mendenhall, the Illini snagged a spot in the Rose Bowl after their 9-3 season. That season the Illini snuck up — just like sneaking in that bounce — and beat then No. 1 Ohio State in one of the biggest upsets in recent memory. As great as that season was though, let’s just forget about the bowl result...
Full of MLB Draft prospects, the 2015 Illinois men’s baseball team made it to the College World Series after going 50-10 with a 21-1 conference record. This team had probably one of the coolest runs in recent memory for college baseball and was one of the best recent reams in Illinois history. It produced the likes of Tyler Jay — current Minnesota Twins top prospect — and many more players that were drafted or signed to MLB teams after the season. So just as it is extremely rare to hit the ring of fire, it’s just as rare to have a team win 21 straight games and produce as many MLB prospects as it did.
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Smith, Illinois football don’t see Unofficial as a distraction BY STEPHEN COHN STAFF WRITER
The only expenses a collegebound student-athlete may receive from a college during an unofficial visit are three tickets to a home sports event, according to NCAA recruiting guidelines. Second year Illinois football head coach Lovie Smith may be fairly new to college recruiting procedures, but he is aware this is not the only type of “unoffi cial” he has come across at the University. “What’s Unofficial? I thought all of the official and unofficial visits were taken care of,” Smith joked. “But I’m aware, yes,” he continued. He is aware of what is con-
sidered an event that “glorifies underage drinking, the abuse of alcohol and negative alcohol-related behaviors,” according to an e-mail from University Housing. Smith, however, has not had much of an opportunity to speak up on the issue in the weeks leading up the Friday celebration. The Illini have been participating in their 15 spring practices. The 11th practice will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Unofficial. “We haven’t been talking a lot about it right now,” Smith said. “We’ve been talking football as much as anything. We practice Friday evening, and we have an early workout the next day. Our guys know what’s at stake, and
all of that is a little bit bigger than one day.” The Illini do not just have a workout on Saturday. They have their 12th spring practice, which will be open to the public and the media inside Memorial Stadium. While Smith puts trust in his players to act responsibly on Unofficial, he has acted a disciplinarian in his fi rst year at Illinois. He banned players from riding around campus on scooters last June. Offensive lineman Gabe Megginson said several members of the coaching staff have spoken up about the dangers of alcohol and the consequences making poor decisions can have on the
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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith watches his team from the sidelines during the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 3. The Illini’s 12th spring practice will be open to the public on Saturday.
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Wells earns Big Ten high-jump title BY MIKE GASICK ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
PORTRAIT OF JOHNATHAN WELLS BY QUENTIN SHAW THE DAILY ILLINI
High-jumper Jonathan Wells approached his fi rst bar at last week’s Big Ten Championship like he normally does. The sophomore put his left leg in front of his right, swayed his body back and forth three times and then accelerated to attempt clearing the 2.03-meter bar. He didn’t make it, much to the surprise of him, his coaches and teammates. Wells tried a second time — but again to no avail. He faced one more attempt to clear seemingly the easiest bar he would face on the day. If he did not succeed, any hopes of becoming a Big Ten Champion would disappear. Wells returned to his starting position, went back to his routine and took off. This time, Wells did not make any contact with the bar, escaping to the next round of competition.
The event is one of Wells’ strengths; he fi nished third out of 17 jumpers at the Iowa State Classic earlier this season. The high-jumper said he did not have a good explanation as to why he started out poorly. “You know, nothing was necessarily going my way on Saturday,” Wells said. “When I got to that third bar, I mean, that’s every high-jumper’s nightmare because anything can happen... you could slip, miscalculate it, but I just focused on clearing that bar.” Wells responded in the next round by clearing 2.08, 2.11 and 2.14 meters, all on his first try. Indiana’s Paul Galas and Treyton Harris and Minnesota’s Ryan Lockard joined Wells in the next round at 2.17 meters. Wells missed on his first attempt but cleared his second. Galas and Harris failed their first
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In front of a sold out State Farm Center on Senior Night, the Illinois men’s basketball team cemented its place in the NCAA Tournament conversation with a 73-70 win over Michigan State on Senior Night. In his final home game, Malcolm Hill led the Illini with 22 points and zero turnovers. Tracy Abrams finished with six points.
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BASEBALL
Traveling, competition won’t get much easier for Illini BY THOMAS POLCYN ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
After two weekends of play, the Illinois baseball team is now 2-5. The Illini have traveled to Texas for two straight weekends and played seven games during that time, including one matchup with No. 25 Houston. This weekend, the traveling won’t stop and the competition won’t get much easier. Illinois will head to Boca Raton, Florida, for a three-game series with Florida Atlantic University. In their fi rst two weekends of play, the Owls are 4-1-1, and have scored 55 runs in their six games. The Illini pitching staff has a 6.82 ERA and has given up 20 extra base hits on the season. The pitching staff as a whole has struggled, but despite its troubles, there are still some bright spots. Sophomore pitcher Luke Shilling has been adjust-
ing to the Friday starter role. In two starts so far, the hard-throwing righty has struck out under one batter per inning and has already picked up his fi rst career win. Freshman reliever Zack Jones has also been a solid contributor for the Illini pitching staff. In four appearances, the lefty has thrown 6.1 innings, struck out 10 batters and has a team-low 2.84 ERA. Despite the team’s defensive struggles, the Illini have played better than the numbers may show. Offensively, the Illini are averaging nearly seven runs per game and are hitting .277 as a team, led by sophomore outfi elder Jack Yalowitz who is hitting .393. Other younger players have continued to contribute as well. Ben Troike and Michael Massey — both freshmen — have been two of the team’s
strongest offensive leaders so far. The pair has a combined 10 RBIs, 10 runs and 19 hits in the fi rst two weekends alone. Sophomore catcher David Craan — who was named to last weekend’s all-tournament team — thinks that the team has much better baseball ahead of them. “We have a lot of youth that are all really talented,” Craan said. “We’ve played some tough competition and it’s never a bad thing, but we also want to be at that top level at the end of the season.” Troike also thinks that the team has a lot of room for improvement. “We’re getting better and better and I think everybody on the team can feel that,” Troike said. “We’re going to do a lot better than we’ve shown these last two weekends.”
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Illini defeat Cornhuskers, move forward in Big Ten tournament BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER
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Illinois’ Chandler Eggleston swings on the parallel bars in the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Jan. 28. After their Puerto Rico tournament, the Illini will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan the following weekend.
Familiar faces part of competition in Puerto Rico BY WILL GERARD STAFF WRITER
The Illinois men’s gymnastics team boarded a fl ight in Champaign at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The coaching staff planned to snorkel together as a team-bonding exercise Wednesday. “You don’t really mind waking up at 4 a.m. when you’re heading to Puerto Rico,” junior Tyson Bull said. “It’s probably a different story if you’re heading to cold Michigan.” The Illini will face familiar competition in the Puerto Rico Gymnastics Challenge: No. 14 Arizona State hosted Illinois in an early season meet, and Illinois travels to Ann Arbor, Michigan, next weekend to square off against Stanford and No. 11 Michigan. During the Jan. 21 meet, Illinois won handily over Arizona State 422.9-396.2. No. 18 Temple is the other collegiate team competing this weekend. There will also be representation from three members of the Spanish National Team and a full squad from Puerto Rico. Head coach Justin Spring said Illinois chose to compete in the meet after hearing positive things about the experience from fellow Big Ten programs Michigan and Penn State. “We don’t get a lot of opportunities to do big trips,” Spring said. “Some teams take international trips (during the summer), and this is kind of our version of that.” Illinois looks to boost team scores, though it will be no small task since the meet features judges who are accustomed to scor-
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ing World and Olympic games. Spring said these judges are more prone to add deductions. Bull is coming off his fourth high bar event title against Iowa. He fi nished with a score of 14.250. However, he struggled during his pommel horse routine. Throughout the year, the coaching staff has preached strong mental preparation. Bull, like many of his teammates, wants to ensure his practice routines transfer over to high scores in competition. “Everyone is different,” Bull said. “I try to visualize being in different competition arenas, having a judg-
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ing panel and just try to get my heart rate up.” One highlight of the team’s last meet – which Spring described as having “a lack of energy” – came from freshman Jacob Light on the vault, an event the team needs more depth in if it wishes to compete with top-tier programs. In only his second meet, Light recorded a 14.45 after taking a chance on an upgraded routine, despite not landing either practice champion. “I was satisfied with the win, but I wasn’t content,” Wells said. “There was a lot of stuff going through my head — that wasn’t the meet I had wanted not clearing 2.20, but that’s just the life of an athlete. You’re always looking for that better expectation of yourself.” Along with the 2017 Big Ten high-jump title, Wells has accomplished other feats on the track. The Fox Lake, Illinois native attended Grant High
attempt before the meet. “There’s defi nitely some things I can clean up for that event,” Light said. “I’ve gone over it with the coaches, and there’s a few tenths that I can earn back. The goal is to get a title in the event.” Chandler Eggleston is medically cleared to compete Saturday, though his role will depend on how he performs in the practice sessions leading up to the competition. “I’m hoping he can get in on vault this weekend; that would be great,” Spring said. “We’ve been told to hold off on floor a little longer, so floor isn’t out of the question before the end of the year, but we’ll have to see how his knee holds up.” Joey Peters, a redshirt senior, did not travel with the team, opting to rest the shoulder he had surgery on in the off-season. Peters sat out against Iowa. In 2013, Peters received All-American honors in all-around, yet will likely no longer compete in every event, instead focusing on a return in fl oor, vault and parallel bars. Spring said Peters will compete in those events because they place less strain on the shoulder. “Every year you’re going to have some injuries,” Spring said. “The last year where (we suffered) nothing more than a couple hang nails, a bruised heel and a stubbed toe was 2012 … Everything that year seemed to go right, and I think it was the only year where we didn’t have an injury that completely took a guy out.”
wgerard2@dailyillini.com School in north suburban Illinois and is a two-time IHSA high jump champion. He said his experiences in high school have helped him battle through anxious moments like trying to clear the bar on a third try. “As (head coach Mike) Turk said in the team meeting, you gotta look back and know your training, you’re prepared for the situation,” Wells said. Wells will next be in action again at the NCAA Indoor Championships on
Alex Wittinger did not suit up when the Illinois women’s basketball team took on Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Wittinger is the Illini’s leading scorer at 14.4 points per game, but after injuring her left pinky fi nger against Indiana, she sat on the bench sporting a grey Nike Illinois shirt and a black bandage on her hand. Before the game, freshman Brandi Beasley said that others on the team had to step up in Wittinger’s absence. Beasley responded to the challenge with her sixth 20-point game of the season, but the star of the game was freshman Ali Andrews. Andrews started in place of Wittinger and poured in a career-high 24 points and six three-pointers, leading Illinois to a 79-70 victory. Andrews’ six threes are a program record for the most made three-pointers in a Big Ten Tournament game. She was also one of three Illini freshmen who eclipsed the 20-point mark. “Give Ali a lot of credit,” head coach Matt Bollant said in the Big Ten Network’s post-game interview. “(She) came in and knocked down threes, Brandi as well going 3-for-3. (In) 20 years of coaching I’ve never had a freshmen group live in
the gym like these kids, and they came out and showed why today (by) making a lot of shots.” Wednesday’s win was the first Big Ten Tournament victory of Bollant’s career and Illinois’ first victory since it last defeated Nebraska on Jan. 15. Unlike the previous game, in which Illinois won by 20 points, both teams traded runs until the Illini were finally able to pull away. Freshman Petra Holesinska shot 5-14 from the field against the Cornhuskers, making two of her 10 three-point attempts but found other ways to impact the game offensively. She handed out four assists and knocked down a game-high nine free throws, finishing with a career-high 21 points. When it was clear that the Illini would move on to the next round, Bollant subbed Andrews out of the game. When she walked back to the bench, the freshman was mobbed by her teammates. Despite her injured hand, Wittinger hugged Andrews tightly and patted her on the back. Beasley said before the game she texted Andrews and encouraged her to embrace her role as a starter. She also told Andrews to take advantage of her offensive opportunities, and during the game it was clear that Andrews took what her
point guard said to heart. “She was a big part of what we did today,” Beasley said in the Big Ten Network’s post-game interview. “I know how she’s feeling with Alex not being in there to help her. I just told her to take what the defensive gives her and let it flow.” After squandering a 16-point lead earlier in the game, Bollant was pleased with his team’s poise down the stretch. The Illini outscored the Cornhuskers 23-9 in the fourth quarter and will face Purdue tomorrow. The Boilermakers are the fifth seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Earlier this season, Illinois lost by eight points to Purdue at home. Holesinska nailed a career-high five three-pointers in that game and scored 21 points. But the Boilermakers were even more lethal from beyond the arc, knocking down nine three-pointers in the first half. Purdue’s Ashley Morrissette led all scorers with 23 points. “It starts with Morrissette,” Bollant said. “What a great point guard. We recruited her really hard, so we know her really well. And the (Boilermakers) are just physically gifted. I think that’s the biggest thing. We gotta be able to match their physicality.”
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Illinois’ Brandi Beasley shoots a three during the game against Indiana at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini advanced in the tournament on Wednesday to play the Boilermakers. March 10 and 11. Turk said he is optimistic about his high-jumper’s chances of having one of his best performances at the meet. “I think he’s got a great chance of placing pretty high,” Turk said. “I think he’s got a real legitimate chance to get into the top eight. Once you’re in the top-eight, there’s a lot of things that could happen and go right.”
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FOOTBALL program as a whole. “(Offensive line) Coach (Luke) Butkus and (Smith) talk about protecting this team,” Megginson said. “If you embarrass this team, you embarrass your family. Nobody wants to have that on their back. I think a lot of guys really take that seriously.” While University stu-
dents begin hitting campus bars and parties Friday morning to celebrate, athletes like Megginson will be attending class and football practice. “Our guys are smart enough to put (Unofficial) out of the way,” Megginson said. “We came here to play football and be students. That is going to be our priority.”
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Illinois looks forward to Big Ten Tournament BY BRIAN BINZ STAFF WRITER
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Lizzy LeDuc competes on beam against Michigan State in Huff Hall on Feb. 17. LeDuc and her childhood friend, UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, have remained close throughout their college careers.
Despite separation, LeDuc and Ohashi remain friends BY DANIELLE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Before they got into gymnastics, they were strangers. Through gymnastics, they became best friends. Talking to Illinois women's gymnast Lizzy LeDuc and UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, they appear to be lifelong friends. “We met at level nine westerns so many years ago,” Ohashi said “We didn’t really know each other back then.” LeDuc was raised in Texas and started gymnastics at a later age. She quickly worked her way up to be a high prospect gymnast. Ohashi moved to Missouri when she was nine-years-old. In 2009 she made the National team. She then moved to Dallas to be a part of the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy. This is where the two athletes met. “We knew each other from competitions before hand, but we were basically strangers,” LeDuc said. “We both moved to Dallas at exactly the same time. I started (the academy) one day and she started the next day. We were put on the same team and all of a sudden we became best friends, right at the start.” People usually expect a friendly competition with a duo like this, but it’s far
from that. LeDuc said that Ohashi is the person she looks up to as her role model in gymnastics. “I’ve never tried to compete against her. I’ve always tried to be as good as she is,” LeDuc said. “Even though we are the same age, she’s always been one of the few people that I’ve always looked up to.” As most best friends do, they name each other as the people that inspire them the most. Ohashi sees LeDuc as someone she aspires to be — on and off the gym floor. “I always thought she was someone that relates to everyone,” Ohashi said. “Everyone loves her. She’s so witty and funny. She’s extremely talented and killing it in college gymnastics. Really great to watch. She’s pretty perfect” The two gymnasts have helped each other through a lot in the 10 years that they’ve known each other. During her freshman year, Ohashi sustained a sternal fracture after an accident during her balance beam performance. She was out the rest of the season, but picked up where she left off with the help of her family and friends. “She is probably the biggest fighter I know,” LeDuc
said. “No matter what obstacles she has to go through, she goes through them, always stays positive and ends up just as perfect as she was before the obstacle even hit her.” They’ve encouraged each other along the way to become the gymnasts they are now. The two were inseparable up until college. Now, they only see each other during breaks, but they pick up as if neither of them ever left. LeDuc said that people have asked if they were sisters multiple times. Ohashi said their personalities work really well together. “When I need that one person to talk to, it’s always her, and she never fails at making me laugh," Ohashi said. "When we go back to Texas, we have annual photoshoots that we always do. We’re still the same people we’ve always been since 2009.” From photoshoots to exploring random places, these two are never bored. “If you put us two together, it would be almost too much for people to handle because we’re scary similar,”LeDuc said. “That’s why people don’t like putting us two together.”
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It’s been almost a month since the Illinois wrestling team's last dual meet. Despite the time off, the Illini are confident that there will be no rust this weekend in the Big Ten tournament. “With what we did the last six weeks of the season, I think not having competition for two weekends in a row is a great thing,” head coach Jim Heffernan said. “It let them be regular college students again.” While the Illini haven't been wrestling other teams, they have been practicing at Huff Hall. “It hasn’t really been a break at all,” sophomore Emery Parker said. “We’ve been going harder than we have been during the season.” The team has been going so hard, team members said they can’t wait to get back to wrestling other people. “We’re kind of sick of each other,” junior Kyle Langenderfer said. Parker and Langenderfer are part of eight Illini who received pre-seeds to the Big Ten tournament, joining Zane Richards, Mousa Jodeh, Eric Barone, Isaiah Martinez, Zac Brunson and Brooks Black. Parker, Jodeh and Bar-
one are also making their first Big Ten tournament appearance. While the tournament is more for personal goals and qualifying for the NCAA tournament, Parker said that he’ll still be looking
“I feel like I’m going to win. I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s like a wave of momentum around me.” ZANE RICHARDS WRESTLER
to his elder teammates for examples. “They’re always in our ears.” Parker said. “It’s not always what they say, it’s how they act, their composure.” The team's youthfulness may work out in their favor. As Jodeh said, “(We’ve) got nothing to lose.” However, the Illini upperclassmen don't have as much time to add another mark to their legacy. Martinez has yet to lose a match at the 165-pound
weight class, and enters the Big Ten tournament as the No. 1 seed. Having already defeated both the No. 2 and No. 4 seeds in the tournament, Martinez said he isn’t too nervous. “I was already confident going in before, but now I feel great,” Martinez said. “I’ll be looking to open things up.” While Martinez looks for his third Big Ten title, Richards is looking for his first. After placing second in 2016, Richards thinks this time will be the charm. “I feel like I’m going to win,” Richards said. “I don’t know how to describe it, but it’s like a wave of momentum around me. The air is just different this time, and I like it.” This will be Richards’ last shot at a Big Ten title — another accolade to add to his numerous awards from his time at Illinois — but he is thankful he can keep wrestling. “I’ve been given the opportunity to wrestle a little bit more in my career,” Richards said. “I have a purpose.” To put it short, according to Martinez, “It’s the best time of the year.”
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Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer celebrates after defeating Michigan’s Brian Murphy in the 157 pound weight class during the match at Huff Hall on Jan. 20. Langenderfer and eight of his roommates are preparing for the Big Ten tournament.
SOFTBALL
Illinois head to Louisiana for tough competition against LSU, ISU BY TATIANIA PERRY STAFF WRITER
Coming off of last week's 3-2 tournament, the Illinois softball team will head to Louisiana for its fourth tournament of the season in an attempt to improve on its 8-5 record. One of the team's highlights from last weekend was tying for the fourthmost runs in Illini history during a single game, 19, against Kennesaw State. The Illini will face some of the toughest competition of the season thus far at the LSU Invitational. No. 13 LSU has a 13-3 record, only falling to unranked Penn State, No. 17 Utah and No. 7 UCLA. Head coach Tyra Perry said she keeps stressing the same things at practice in preparation for this weekend's competition. "We will be honing our craft and playing our game," Perry said. The last time the Illini faced a ranked team was No. 9 Oregon, when they fell 11-0. After the loss, Perry expressed that she and the team knew how the game
would end, but they were more concerned with how they played than the score. The Illini will fi rst play a rival before their matchup against the Tigers. For most of the University's sports, Illinois State has been a constant adversary, and softball is no different. In the last Illini-Redbird matchup, Illinois won 7-1 after strong performances from former pitcher Jade Vecvanags, senior Nicole Evans and junior Annie Fleming. Vecvanags held Illinois State to one run on four hits in six innings and did not allow a Redbird hit for the majority of the fi rst five innings of the game. "We always play tough games against (Illinois State)," Perry said. "We will play them out there, then we will play them again at home, so it's going to be a tough matchup." After having a nearly perfect game against Georgia last week— two hits and one walk — senior Breanna Wonderly will be looking for a similar performance
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Illinois’ Annie Fleming dives back to third during a game against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on April 2. Fleming had a strong performance the last time the Illini played at ISU. against the Redbirds. The Redbird's record is 6-5. Along with Illinois State and LSU, Illinois will face Florida Atlantic University,
with a 12-3 record. Illinois will also face Troy University twice during the tournament. Troy has a similar record to Illinois at 10-7.
Perry said the team is looking forward to all the challenges the competition will present. "We love to play; we need to play," Perry said. "Any
game where we get out there and play Illini softball is a good game."
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410 E. Green, C.
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54 E. Chalmers, C.
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519 E. Green, C.
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MHM Apartments
1107 S. Second, C.
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314 E. Clark, C.
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303 S. Fifth, C.
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Burnham 310
www.burnham310.com
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www.mhmproperties.com
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310 E. Springfield Ave., C
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Old Towne Apartments
Campustown Rentals
1004 w. Stoughton, U.
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1002/904 w. Stoughton, U. 4
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Smith Apartments
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1106. S. Second, C.
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$585 includes water, parking $60-$70, on site laundry
507 w. Church, C.
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$530-550 includes water and one parking, on site laundry
511 w. Church, C.
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$570-600 includes water and one parking, on site laundry
53 E. Chalmers, C.
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$1550, parking $50-70
58 E. Armory, C.
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$1100, includes one parking
1004 S. Locust, C.
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$740-930, parking $50-70, on site laundry
1009 w. Clark, U.
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1012 w. Clark, U.
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511 w. Church, C.
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$765-825, includes water and one parking, on site laundry
109 John, 515 Bash, 913 Third
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Capstone Quarters
217-367-7368
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