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Professor continues contacting students BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY NEWS EDITOR
The professional standings of an atmospheric sciences professor remains unknown after he refused to provide electronic notes to a student with a proven disability. Michael Schlesinger emailed students in his Climate and Global Change (ATMS 140) lecture that he was leaving the University and moving to Kona, Hawaii, after a spat with the Division of Rehabilitation and Education Services. He has since stopped lectures, and a new teacher was appointed. Schlesinger did not want to provide one student an “advantage” over the other students in the course but did offer to pay for a note-taker. Rachel Graddy, DRES disability specialist, declined to comment “due to the confidential nature” of the matter. However, in an interview Thursday with Inside Higher Ed, Schlesinger said he was on paid administrative leave, pending a hearing and did not resign. Schlesinger did not return requests for comment at the time of publication. University officials declined to comment on the matter, due to its private nature. “Illinois has always been an international leader in disability resources and support, and we take very seriously our responsibility to providing reasonable accommodations to students who are living with disabilities, as well as to protecting their privacy rights,” said University spokeswoman Robin Kaler in an email. Schlesinger also has continued to contact students in the course, although he wrote he was not supposed to. “Although the University has forbidden me to communicate with you, on pain of ???, I am,” he said in an email titled “Death of Cassini” on Sept. 14. “Why? To inform you of the imminent death of Cassini tomorrow.” Cassini, a spacecraft that’s been in orbit for 13 years, was “one of humanity’s greatest achievements,” he added. NASA deliberately ended the mission on Friday. “Once more I venture where the University has forbidden me to go,” he said in a second email, entitled “Death of Cassini Part 2.” Schlesinger sent the class one final email after Cassini ended its orbit, saying, “I am overfull with sadness, and grief.” burszty2@dailyillini.com
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Community members march in Champaign-Urbana’s eighth annual Pride Fest. Turn to 3A for an event recap.
Advocating for students with disabilities Students with disabilities call for cultural accessibility
Pushing for mental health awareness among students versity Housing’s Social Justice and Leadership Education and said she hopes to raise awareness of disability justice issues and increase the amount of disability-related curriculum for University Housing staff and students. Recently, she has been reaching out nationwide to obtain written letters from others with disabilities that share their personal stories and encourage others with disabilities who may struggle with depression to realize the value in their life.
BY LUKE COOPER STAFF WRITER
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, and one graduate student is trying to make sure that those at the University with disabilities realize their importance. Kathleen Downes, a New York native graduated in AHS in 2015 at the University. Downes, who has cerebral palsy, said she came to the University due to its history of accommodating those with physical disabilities like herself. She is interning with Uni- SEE MENTAL HEALTH | 3A
BY KAREN LIU STAFF WRITER
Mark McCarthy is a graduate student in the School of Information Sciences, a member of the LGBT community, a fan of video games and one of the many students with disabilities here at the University. McCarthy was born with spinal muscular atrophy and has been using a wheelchair since he was 8 years old. In an attempt to create a sense of community, McCarthy is working to start a cultural house for students with disabilities on campus. “There’s a lot of infrastructural accessibility,” he said. “But there’s still this problem with cultural accessibility that needs to be addressed.” McCarthy said although it is great that Disability Resources and Educational Services has different social and cultural events planned for students with disabilities, its main job is to provide educational resources. “At the end of the day, one of those things has to be sacrificed for the mission to provide academic support and
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Mark McCarthy, a graduate student studying information architecture, is currently advocating for a disability cultural center.
that ends up being the more cultural and social bit,” he said. McCarthy said he initiated the process of starting a cultural house for students with disabilities after attending a talk about safety issues. He learned the University had no plans for students with disabilities, especially
those with sensory issues, during an emergency. “That was a point of contention, where I kind of went back and forth with the lieutenant at the time,” he said. “That’s the kind of issue where there’s this cultural inaccessibility. At this Uni-
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Domestic battery was reported at America’s Best Inn on the 1000 block of Bloomington Road around 7 p.m. Thursday. According to the report, the victim was battered by the suspect who was has not been located. A case involving criminal damage to property was reported on the 1500 block of Bellepark Drive around 7 a.m. Thursday. According to the report, an unknown subject broke the rear window of the victim’s vehicle.
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the 400 block of West Park Street around 9 p.m. Wednesday. According to the report, the arrestee was highly intoxicated. The victim’s injuries were noted as “minor but apparent.” A burglary from a motor vehicle was reported on the 1200 block of Linview Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Thursday. According to the report, the unknown offender opened the unlocked a car to remove property. When confronted by the victim, the offender admitted to other burglaries. The offender has not yet been located.
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Decoy bicycles used to combat bicycle thefts BY JESSICA BERBEY ASSISTANT DAYTIME EDITOR
Attempting to combat an upsurge in bicycle thefts reported on campus, the University of Illinois Police Department has employed “decoy bicycles” to track down thefts. Anti-theft bicycles are decoy bicycles that use a combination of electronic data, such as GPS and video footage, to track down thieves. “We have made four arrests since we started doing that, and we are going to continue to use those anti-theft bikes indefinitely,” said Patrick Wade, UIPD spokesman. Sixteen bicycle thefts have been reported from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15, Wade said. Property theft — which includes bicycle theft — is the most common crime on college campuses, Wade said, noting the University is no exception. Thieves look for bikes that are not properly locked or are attached to things that are not designed to protect bikes. “(They) will go through bike racks and look for the bikes they’d be able to steal,” Wade said. “That’s why it’s important that people use a good U-lock to lock their bikes.” Wade said bicycle theft is
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a very underreported crime and is common. He said it’s something the police can solve alone, so they ask people to take the necessary steps to ensure their bicycle is protected. Students can register their bicycles with the University so if it’s ever lost or stolen and turns up somewhere, police will have an easier time returning that bike. “With the cable locks that a lot of people use, those break really easily and thieves know that, so they just go and rip the bike off the rack,” Wade said. Wade suggests using a U-lock to properly protect one’s bicycle. He said it is especially important to lock
it through the tire and the frame of the bike. Frank Xin, senior in FAA, disagrees with using a U-lock to protect his bicycle and instead uses a chain lock. “The U-lock only locks your tire or the frame, so it doesn’t completely protect your bike,” he said. Xin said he not only knows people who have been victims of bicycle theft, but he has been victimized himself. “My friend has had his bicycle stolen three times, and he’s tried to tell the police, but he has not heard back from them,” Xin said. “I’ve had my seat stolen before, too.” Michael Nelappana,
freshman in DGS, said owning a bicycle makes him more paranoid because he uses his bicycle every day, and having it stolen would be an inconvenience, especially because of how expensive it is. Wade said that when it comes to bicycle thieves, UIPD has seen and arrested a range of different kinds of people — from any age or campus affiliation. “In some cases, they are looking to take the bikes and sell them on Craigslist or eBay and get money, and in other cases, they’re just doing it for fun because they think it’s fun to steal a bike,” Wade said. jberbe3@dailyillini.com
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Title IX funds remain amid pushback BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY NEWS EDITOR
Students across the University are pushing back against Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to Title IX. DeVos noted rescinding the 2011 “Dear Colleague” letter, which enacted federal requirements for how universities should handle sexual assaults. “It is crucial that the proper processes to protect survivors and the spirit of Title IX are retained and improved, rather than becoming complacent,” said Andrianna Kurzenberger, Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS) liaison, in an email. In an effort to “advocate for students’ best interests when it comes to Title IX,” Kurzenberger and other ABTS colleagues organized a social media campaign to contact DeVos. The organization wanted to connect all 14 Big Ten schools’ student governments and use that as a momentum for change. The campaign, which the Illinois Student Government has shared on social media, calls for students to write and email DeVos and explain their concerns. “We want your opinions on how you think the policies should be changed and/
“It is crucial that the proper processes to protect survivors and the spirit of Title IX are retained and improved, rather than becoming complacent.” ANDRIANNA KURZENBERGER ASSOCIATION OF BIG TEN STUDENTS LIAISON
or kept the same moving forward and have them read by the administration’s policy office,” the group wrote on Facebook, adding comments need to be made by Wednesday for consideration. Although the University has had several sexual assault policies in place for the last 20 years, Kurzenberger said any changes could hurt other state universities. “Most of the concern with Title IX changes exists when you discuss other universities that lack the level of previous commitment to fighting sexual assault and upholding Title IX that the University of Illinois has expressed over the years,” Kurzenberger said. The publication of the 2011 letter made students more aware of what was being implemented on the University campus, said Danita Brown Young, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. “It did make some change in how some campuses were operating,” she said, but those guidelines had been met in previous years. Even if DeVos successfully rescinds any Title IX regulations, Brown Young said the University will continue to hold itself to high standards. “We have and we always will take sexual assaults and students rights very seriously,” Young said. The Board of Trustees, Chancellor Robert Jones, the Women’s Resources Center as well as Brown Young have been getting emails from current students and alums, asking them to “pay attention,” she said. The students’ concern lies in the possible changing of resources or ending of support for students, Brown Young said. But, ultimately, she does not believe the University will fail to provide the services they have in the past 20 years. “We diligently will follow all laws, but we are not going to stop making sure that we have fair and equitable process and that we are supporting all students who have been impacted and accused,” she said. burszty2@dailyillini.com
Sexual assault on campuses While in college,
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At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:
FROM 2015 1A - 22 rapes reported 2014 - 19 rapes reported 2013 - 27 rapes reported
COMMUNITY versity, so much has been done and that’s great, but there’s still a long way to go.” McCarthy said the process of starting the cultural house is only at the infancy stage, and it all comes down to where to get the money. However, he said it’s important to have a space dedicated to talking about the cultural identity surrounding disability, because it’s one of the topics that are often talked around. “You can talk about that
in other cultural centers, but it’s either diluted or it has a kind of mixed lenses, which is not a bad thing, I am in no means against that, but having a focused space to bring all that up is beneficial,”he said. Amelia O’Hare, senior in FAA, transferred to the University during her sophomore year so she could live independently under the Beckwith program, a residential support service for students with disabilities at Nugent Hall. O’Hare said having a cultural house will benefit the campus in diversity and inclusiveness, since students
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Participants marched in the CU Pride Parade, supporting the LGBT community. Uniting Pride hosted multiple events over the weekend for people of all ages.
Pride livens downtown Champaign BY GILLIAN DUNLOP ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Champaign-Urbana community members celebrated the eighth annual Pride Fest this past weekend in downtown Champaign. Pride Fest is hosted by the Uniting Pride (UP) Center, which is the only LGBT resource center in Champaign County. For some, Pride Fest is not only an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ community but also inspires bravery. “It’s my first pride and I haven’t had the courage to come out of the closet to my parents,” said Jordan Ratcliff in FAA. “But being here gives me so much pride and makes me so happy.”
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Some students that attended are from the LGBT organization, Q, that is based in the student residence hall, Allen Hall. Bennett Smith, freshman in FAA, said he and his friends came to the parade as a way to represent Q and to spread love. Events began Fridaywith an official kickoff that featured “RuPaul’s Drag Race” pas contestant, Jade Sotomayor. The featured events of the weekend included a parade on Saturday at 4 p.m. with political organizations, campus groups and other performers. Most were decked out in rainbow attire. “I love it,” said Sean Shee-
The letters obtained, she said, will be put onto a bulletin board which is planned to be displayed to those within University Housing this month. “It’s important to support each other and lift each other up (within the University's disabled community),” she said. “We need to be there for each other and realize that we’re in the boat.” Downes said she hopes to also highlight through an online suicide prevention campaign, LiveOn, with the bulletin board. The campaign, developed by the Center for Disability Rights, purposes itself to encourage disabled people dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts by “telling the stories of disabled lives well lived,” through videos and letters. “When I heard about the LiveOn campaign,” Downes said. “I thought, ‘That’s awesome. That’s something I want to be a part of.’ We live in a society that is in so many ways discouraging to us . . . It’s important to remind others with disabilities that we can have a good life in spite of and because of our disabilities.” Depression among the disabled, she said, more often stems from external issues such as burdensomeness, social exclusion and lack of accessibility rather than
one’s actual disability. “We’re put in a place where we have to deal with a lot of anxiety,” she said. “Whether it’s dealing with caregivers and medical realities, or transportation access, or dealing with discrimination or dealing with uncertainty about finding a job.” Dominick Evans, a leading organizer of LiveOn, said that a reason behind the social stigma of disabilities is because of the way media portrays their lives. Evans said he encourages more character diversity for disabled roles in film, along with using actual disabled actors to perform them. “We don’t see disabled people that much on television,” he said. “And when we do, it’s always played by non-disabled people . . . And we need to see them in stories that are not just about how they’re overcoming a disability or how their disability is horrible.” Lauren Bryant, sophomore in DGS, said that though she has not experienced depression, many of her friends within the disabled community have. “It’s really hard,” Bryant said. “There aren’t a lot of resources that are open to us as disabled people, and people don’t understand the unique circumstances behind having depression along with a disability.” Bryant also said that public perception of those who are disabled tend to affect
with disabilities don’t have a structural social community at the moment. “It’s not talked about at all, and when we aren’t talking about it, we’re not talking about this population with people with disabilities,” she said. “We’re not just excluding them, we’re also denying our own culture.” RaeAnne Lindsey, an alumni at the University who worked with McCarthy in starting the cultural house, said having a cultural house can help break down the barriers between students with disabilities and students without disabilities.
O’Hare said one of the problems students with disabilities on campus face is not feeling welcomed or comfortable. “It’s weird because sometimes you feel ignored, and sometimes you feel like you're getting too many looks,” she said. “There’s a balance and the thing is we all just want to be treated equally in the long run.” Lindsey said one of the biggest problems students with disabilities face socially is society thinks having a disability is a bad thing when it’s not. “We just wanted to a place
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han, freshman in FAA. “This is my first pride, and I just have to say, seeing everyone’s support of what we’re fighting for is awesome.” The parade crowd consisted of families, students and community members of all ages. “The energy is amazing,” Madelyn Vogel, freshman in FAA, said. New this year was a teen event that was held on Saturday. It took place from 7 to 10 p.m. in Illinois Terminal’s City View Ballroom and was open to all teens ages 13-17, according to the website. The event had a drag show, pizza, hair braiding and makeup tips. All attendees were required to have a signed
parental consent form. The office Pride Fest party, however, was on Saturday at 51 Main in downtown Champaign. It featured performances by Illini Student Musicals as well as drag queens, including Rochelle Delight. Pride Fest also tried to appeal to the children in the community by having several bounce houses available for them to play in, as well as a petting zoo located in the family area. Events for Pride Fest concluded on Sunday with a Drag Brunch, which featured six drag queens. All 150 tickets were sold prior to the brunch. gdunlop2@dailyillini.com
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The Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) offers resources to those with disabilities at the University.
how they view themselves. “It’s a pity thing,” she said. “People look at someone with a disability and they think, ‘God, I would rather kill myself than be like them.’ And that’s disheartening. I’ve had people tell me that they feel sorry for me and that bothers me a lot because I don’t think I’m someone that you should feel sorry for.” Bryant said that she has been in a wheelchair her entire life due to osteogenesis imperfecta type III, a genetic disorder which increases bone fragility. She has incurred close to 300 bone fractures as a result. She also deals with cervical scoliosis, which results in an abnormal curvature of the spine, particularly around the neck region, and respiratory issues which resulted in life-threatening
infections last year. “My life is still really, really good,” she said. “I have a lot of things I have to deal with besides being a 22-yearold college student, but it’s not the worst thing that can happen to somebody.” Bryant said she believes that the public mindset on disability would be hard to change but advises people to not be afraid to communicate with the University’s disabled community — and even mess up doing so. “People are worried that they’ll make a mistake when interacting with disabled people,” she said. “So long as you’re continuously trying to educate yourself, it’s fine if you make an honest mistake. We all screw up in our everyday interactions with people.”
where those who have disabilities can go and meet others but also where students and faculty can go to find out more information about having a disability,” she said McCarthy said the physical disabilities that people can see is only a small bit of all existing disabilities. There are many invisible disabilities that needs to be addressed. “When you’re in a University like this one, that prides itself in being one of the most accessible in the country, we are uniquely positioned to be that University to be like the beacon that supports these things in the greater sphere,”
he said. McCarthy said a major step in starting the cultural house is to energize the students and gather support from the student to increase awareness in the school administration. “When you’re trying to get an education, when you’re trying to work, all these things to further yourself, having that extra barrier in the way can be very discouraging to people,” he said. “Sometimes, it just ends up causing people to give up on whatever it is they were doing.”
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Asians prefer to use English when speaking with family and thinking.
14.9%
Greek recruitment is too superficial
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reek life has its perks: lifelong friendships, support systems, a social outlet and a home away from home for many participating members. Greek life began in the midto-late 19th century as a way for college students to find communities with common interests, like current events, politics and literature. They were organizations where students could learn outside the classroom from their peers, and have a space to encourage learning and critical thinking among one another. As time went on, the bonds between members of these groups grew deeper and they began to plan parties and social events, in addition to supporting one another’s intellectual growth. They began to offer valuable social and even professional networks for members. Most of these qualities still exist in Greek life today. Sororities claim to be women who support women, an invaluable resource on a college campus. Fraternities, too, offer the same to male members. So why is it then, that Greek recruitment has morphed into a very superficial process? Somewhere along the way, the organizations that claim to uphold values and support their members have lost sight of what their founding mothers or fathers destined for them. It wasn’t all about who had the cutest outfit or the most perfectly curled hair, ladies, and certainly not about who could handle the most alcohol and be “bro” enough to hang with the guys. It’s understandable that personal presentation is important, and can at times reflect self-respect. First impressions are valuable, so of course looking nice and wearing your best outfit are not bad things. It’s something many colleges even advise to students on the internship and job hunt. We understand each organization wants to find new members who will get along well with cur-
rent members. However, as the years go on, the rushing process for both fraternities and sororities went from like-minded values to like-minded social status. It isn’t necessarily the organizations themselves that are at fault. Members do try to have deep and meaningful conversations during rush, and many make real connections through those ever-important talks. However, the well-intentioned events are quickly dominated by glam: the outfits, the decorations and the cool parties. The rushing process is not much different than the college search. Those Illini tour guides in their bright orange shirts parading high schoolers and their family members around campus with wholly positive facts are no different than fraternity brothers talking up their houses at a rush party. Both are a game, and each side understandably wants to come away with a win. However, it is important to remember that you will not get along well with someone just because you thought they were cool or attractive upon first impression. Stay true to your own values to find people who will actually help you become the best version of yourself, underneath all the glitter, hairspray or champagne shower upon accepting your bid. As the rushing season comes to a close, don’t forget that the process isn’t over. You’ve been given and, possibly, accepted your bid, but you aren’t actually initiated for a couple more months. You’re not locked in just yet, even as you’re likely to hear soon from your new members. So take this time to actually decide if you like what your house stands for. Now’s the chance to see what your pledge classes and new members are really like. If it’s not right, don’t force it. The cliche is true. You can always try again next year as a sophomore or junior.
said that they think in an Asian language most of the time
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Change UI language policy tage language learner,” which the University of California, Davis defines as “a COLUMNIST person studying a language who has proficiency in or a cultural connection to that or some, registering for language.” foreign language classes A 2012 study by Dr. Silvican be a battle to prove na Montrul, a linguistics one’s language fluency and and Spanish & Portuguese competency. professor at the UniversiThe University implety, explored the similarities ments restrictions in forand differences between eign language courses, some heritage language learners of which specifically it tarand those learning it as a gets students either “with second language. a background” or “no backMontrul’s research found ground” in a language. that while heritage language The courses, aimed learners displayed “more toward those with a backnative ability” in phonologiground in the language, cal production, perception would implement a more and syntax, other grammatadvanced level of gramical areas were highly varimar and vocabulary due able in competence. to an assumption that the This is due to a number of student would have higher different variables that may proficiency in writing and or may not have been presreading. ent in the heritage language The issue at hand is how learner’s lifetime, includthe student’s background in ing encouragement from the language is determined. family or friends to utilize All students can take a pro- the language, how early the ficiency test that places the language was introduced in student in the appropriate their lives and whether the class based on their perfor- individual ever attended mance. However, students formal education to learn may also be filtered based the language. on their ethnic background, These factors are highly assuming that this backvariable, and in some casground may indicate the es, Montrul found that it student’s familiarity or pro- “affects the linguistic comficiency in the language, petence and fluency in the overriding the results of the heritage language, which proficiency exam. ends up resembling a secWhile it may appear logi- ond language.” cal to assume a student’s Students who aren’t conlanguage proficiency based fident in their linguistic on their ethnic background, ability are restricted from the relationship between taking introductory courses ethnicity and language pro- meant for those with “no ficiency is blurry. background” in the lanAccording to a 2002 study guage, due to the assumpby the National Institutes of tion of fluency. Health, Asian immigrants The argument for the appeared to prefer using separation between heriEnglish for thinking and tage language learners and speaking with family. second language learners This phenomenon is is that they would need a often referred to as a “heri- different style of teaching. MINJU PARK
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However, Montrul found that both heritage learners and second language learners benefit from instruction based on grammar, phonological features and pragmatic usage of the language. Montrul also found that teaching method did not play a significant difference in the benefits of teaching both types of learners. Another argument for the separation is that some native-speaking students may be trying to purposely place themselves into lower level classes to earn an easy “A” and fulfill their foreign language requirement for graduation. However, this argument can be easily made for any subject, whether it be mathematics or writing composition. These subjects aren’t generally the object of detailed scrutiny about the individual’s previous environmental exposure to the subject in order to determine correct placement. In addition, many students take foreign language classes simply as an elective, not necessarily to fulfill requirements. The spectrum of heritage language learners is vast. From those who have minimal exposure to the language, to those who have grown up speaking and utilizing the language on a daily basis, an individual's language proficiency is difficult to determine solely based on their ethnic background. Serious reform is necessary to the placement of heritage language learners in order to ensure fair judgment of their language proficiency and prevent the system from becoming a deterrent in advancing their language skills. Minju is a junior in Media. mpark78@dailyillini.com
Dear CU residents, please don’t let luxury apartments shrink our campus LEAH PEARLMAN COLUMNIST
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ust last semester, we celebrated a big anniversary for our University: It’s been 150 years of truly impacting the two cities which we span. Champaign-Urbana is a complete college town, so it would seem only natural that the City Council would be receptive to the needs and wants of over 40,000 students that live here. With this in mind, realize how many luxury student housing complexes have opened in the last decade, mostly surrounding Green Street. This summer, two notable luxury apartments were completed in time for Fall 2017 move-in, both within a block of each other. One stands right off of Green Street on John Street, Suites at Third, and the other on the corner of Green and Third streets, 212 E. Green St. Just a block away, HERE apartments are located, among a handful of other luxury student housing complexes like West Quad,
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212 East Green opened this year for student living. Leah worries campus is shrinking due to high rise apartments.
309 and Skyline Towers. These luxury complexes lure students in with attractive amenities such as pools, hot tubs, gyms and even-- in HERE apartment’s case bowling alleys and a full-swing golf simulator. However, because of these features, each occupant is charged aboveaverage rent. Students can convince their parents it is the best place to live with their double security, study rooms and a very walkable distance to the Main Quad. Walking such a short distance home from the bars to your apartment at night
is another logistical perk. But many are planned and operated by the same realtors, doing the most to make sure your money is in their pockets — even if that means using questionable construction practices to make sure their properties are built as quickly as possible before the next “hot property” comes along. I am not calling out HERE apartments, but then again, their elevators never work and last year the elevator inspection sheets hung up were months out-of-date. However, a lot of students (me included) do
choose to lease at these places regardless and dole out the higher rent for in-unit washers and dryers, balconies and granite countertops. In fact, the luxury apartment buildings are housing so many students that it is leaving many houses in “senior land,” - Oak Street and Chalmers Street-- and Urbana (Green Street through Pennsylvania Avenue- vacant. The vacant houses in these areas go down in rent, leaving many local Champaign and Urbana residents begin to move into the homes. This is not
only dwindling the size of the campustown students occupy but also making those areas less desirable to live in if you have no other affordable options. Champaign and Urbana residents own homes in and around these areas, and renting from them is supporting the community we are staying in while at school. And, while living in a high rise in the middle of the cornfields sounds appealing (kind of), for the most part it is not necessary for us all to be stacked on top of each other. We have a lot of space for students to live all around our beautiful campus, and I, for one, truly regret not looking into other options before opting into a contract with a realtor company that owns half of the University area properties. To be fair, these new developments are enticing to students. I liked the idea of a hot tub six floors below me. They provide comfort and security to parents as well. Nothing is wrong with luxury student housing in itself, but the problem arises when there is simply too much “luxury” and not enough people choosing to live around campus in oth-
er areas, literally shrinking our campus in the process. The city benefits from higher rents, but seems to miss, or ignore, the disservice that is being done to students and residents of both cities by encouraging hot, luxury apartments to take over. Champaign-Urbana is a college town, not a playground for developers. Students should span across our campus and occupy the spaces we are ignoring as of late. The University provides us with a gym (one that gleams in comparison to any apartment gym), a pool (same with the pool, trust me) and other fun amenities that won’t cost you an extra $200-$300 per month. Of course, I enjoy the amazing view, staring right at another apartment building through my window (ha). But I know I will do my best to convince my friends to live with me in a cute Champaign house next year because, if anything, I am never waiting 13 minutes (I timed it once) for an elevator at 8 a.m. on this campus ever again. Leah is a junior in Media. lpearlm2@dailyillini.com
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ELLNORA Guitar Festival features stunning, diverse performances BY AARON NAVARRO ON-AIR NEWS EDITOR
ELLNORA, C-U’s biennial guitar festival, had its seventh birthday this weekend at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Founded in 2005, the festival has developed quite the knack for bringing in some high-profile guitarists, from Buddy Guy in 2013 to Jeff Tweedy this year. Here are the seven best things we saw and learned at the festival.
services at Krannert.
2. Voices
Speaking of Samantha Fish, some of these voices at ELLNORA were downright dominant. Ruthie Foster and Jeff Tweedy are fantastic examples of some great pipes. An overlooked part of a festival focusing on guitar, these voices do an amazing job of cutting through the jams and noise and hitting you right in the soul.
1. James Jones Trio and Samantha Fish
3. Krannert Center is beautiful with great Right off the bat, ELLNO- acoustics
ELLNORA is that we really try to program across this incredible spectrum around the world, ” said Bridget LeeCalfas, Krannert advertising and publicity director. “And I think because of that, we’re able to attract really diverse audiences as well.” Though the bulk of the crowd was definitely older C-U residents, Lee-Calfas said that growth of students attending has been strong the past couple of years. But with the lineup itself, the festival works with David Spelman, ELLNORA’s artistic director, Mike Ross, Krannert director, and Tammy Kikta, booking agent, to bring a diverse set of sounds to the center. “We just put it all together ELISABETH NEELY THE DAILY ILLINI to give a cohesive package,” Samantha Fish performs opening night on Thursday at the Krannert Center for the Performing Lee-Calfas said. Arts during ELLNORA Guitar Festival.
RA kicked off with a bang. Starting with the tightwheeled James Jones Trio in the main lobby and then proceeding to the illustrious Samantha Fish on the side, the opening celebration to the festival was a perfect indication of the talent that was about to come. The James Jones Trio gave a wide-ranging performance, incorporating some classic blues sounds, jams and even a Jimi Hendrix cover. Samantha Fish kept the party going, driving the crowd with a great set, which included some horns that popped out within every song. “Samantha Fish was excellent. I love these small acts that we catch out here in the lobby,” said Nicholas Puddicombe, co-director of patron
It helps, dealing with voices and electric six-strings, to have an acoustic haven like Krannert. Right away, the perfection of the building’s acoustics hits you even in the main lobby. But it’s when you get to the separate venues that really sets Krannert apart. From the massive, main Foellinger Great Hall to the Studio Theatre, the center has a total of six venues. It’s nothing too busy for the center though, with the festival workers being comprised of volunteers and Krannert employees.
This crowd was surprising with their energy, especially during Foster’s Friday night performance. Clapping, cheering and moving, the crowd responded to Foster’s every move. A blues-folk singer from Texas, Foster brought the house down with her set and her energy. The standout? An acapella performance of 4. Diversity her song “People Grinnin’ in From the lineup to even your Face.” the crowd, ELLNORA boasts a wide set of different artists 6. Jeff Tweedy and concert-goers. Tweedy showed on Satur“The beautiful thing about day night that he may be the
most well-rounded musical artist out of Chicago. The Wilco frontman kept it simple: just him, his guitar and occasionally a harmonica. But each song, as he kept strumming and singing, became larger than life. Comprised of a set of solo and Wilco songs (to the extreme delight of the audience), you really got to see the genius songwriting ability of Tweedy. But the most surprising part of the rock veteran might have been his humor. Cutting through some heavy music, Tweedy often kept the crowd
laughing with his stage banter. After revealing his sister and aunt were in the crowd, Tweedy was quick to stop the crowd’s clapping. “Don’t clap. My aunt and sister, they’re already cocky enough,” Tweedy said.
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semester and the following semesters and not only help me grow as an individual but also as a professional.” Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest business fraternity in the country, which accounts for a large alumni network. Biondi said the professional coaching and connections he received through Alpha Kappa Psi helped him land two accounting internships. Similarly, an office visit to a Chicago trading company through Phi Chi Theta helped Blumberg explore different careers within his field of finance. He said that he was able to get to know the recruiter and the company before deciding to go for an internship there. The business fraternities also provide opportunities within the organization to members starting from their first semester. For new members, there are leadership positions available such as pledge class president and pledge chairs. For active members,
This upcoming week will be Shah’s first time interviewing on the recruiting side. She said that as an interviewer, she will be looking for applicants who want to join for the right reasons. “They should want to give back to (Phi Chi Theta) instead of just joining for the professional aspects and then leaving,” Shah said. Biondi said a quality he looks for is a willingness to learn. “We want people who are humble. We want them to know that they’re here to learn and grow but that they’re also here to enjoy our company,” Biondi said. “It wouldn’t be very effective if people come in thinking they know everything because then they wouldn’t need us.” The business fraternities’ selectivity compared to the sheer amount of applicants can be daunting, but Biondi said the process isn’t as intimidating as it seems at
first. “I went to three different information sessions, and I was mortified,” Biondi said. “But it’s really nothing to be scared of, the process. They may be intimidated because we’re already in the fraternity, but we’re really just trying to get to know them on a deeper level throughout the interviews.” Blumberg advised nervous applicants to remember that at the end of the day, the interviewers are just fellow students. “At times, it can be overwhelming because we’ll be in suits and maybe try to play a little bit of a professional role. But it’s important to realize that it’s a time commitment for us to be there too, and we’re not trying to keep you out of the organization,” Blumberg said. “We’re just trying to help you find the right place within the College of Business, and that means being completely honest about who we are.”
BUSINESS that different organizations at different times of the year require different commitment levels,” Blumberg said. “For OTCR, I have semesterlong projects while (Phi Chi Theta) is very front-loaded with recruitment and interviews and things like that.” When it comes to professional opportunities, business fraternities can provide members with a valuable network of connections in the business world. Peter Biondi, junior in Business and vice president external of Alpha Kappa Psi, said he was unrefined in a professional sense before pledging. “I didn’t really have the skills required to succeed in the College of Business or professionally after that,” Biondi said. “And so, my expectations going in were that I was going to be developed throughout pledge
5. Ruthie Foster
business fraternities have various internal groups, such as consulting, investment banking and technology. The groups take on projects and provide members with real-world project experiences. Because of the professional benefits that business fraternities are known for, their rush process — especially at the University — is famously selective. Shah, Blumberg and Biondi all mentioned a few qualities they will be looking for in applicants. “What sets you apart from other applicants is if you can show you’re passionate about something,” Blumberg said. “It shows that you can give back to (Phi Chi Theta) in the future and bring that passion in for us. We’re a diverse group of people with various interests, so if you can bring something new to the table or dive into something we’re already exploring, we always view that as a positive.”
7. Spontaneous Combustion
more low-key show, the performance was essentially an improvised jam of four worldclass guitarists. ELLNORA’s 2017 Ambassador Artist Kevin Brent, Lulo Reinhardt, Daniel Stelter and Rez Abbasi all brought their talents to the table. From some hypnotizing noodling during a Django Reinhardt melody to just sliding the strings of an electric on their jeans, the four of them showed just how much you can do with six strings.
It may not have been the highest billed show at the festival, but if there was a performance that captured the essence of diversity as well as the celebration of the six strings, it was Spontaneous Combustion. A later and alnavar2@dailyillini.com
Blumberg said for some people, the right place is a business fraternity, while for others it could be an entirely different organization. As for his plans for the upcoming semester, Biondi hopes he finally has the chance to give back to his business fraternity in a major way. “I didn’t really have the opportunity to make any large-scale changes until I jumped into this role of vice president external, but hopefully, this semester, I can make some impactful changes within the chapter,” Biondi said. Shah said she looks forward to seeing the new pledges grow and develop this semester. “I think it’s really cool that they got chosen to be a part of this organization, and I’m really excited to see what they’ll do for it and how they’re going to change with it,” she said. pdeshm2@dailyillini.com
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LIFE & CULTURE Helping hands
Personal assistants help students with disabilities live independently on campus BY ELYSSA KAUFMAN STAFF WRITER
For Amelia O’Hare, senior in FAA, traveling from Alabama to Illinois means independence. O’Hare has spinal muscular atrophy, a muscle weakening disease that requires her to utilize a power wheelchair. The universities located around her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, do not have the accessibility she needs. O’Hare explained that being on campus means access to a better personal assistant (PA) system. At home in Birmingham, O’Hare said there is no PA program she could attain. If she wanted to have a PA, she would have to send in a form to the rehabilitation center. O’Hare described the process as “crazy.” “I would not get to choose the person I am working with, and usually, they are older nurses,” O’Hare said. O’Hare said she has never gone through the PA process in her hometown because she does not feel comfortable with it. Instead, while at home, she relies on her family for help with daily tasks. “I think that is why (the University) is really unique,” O’Hare said. “Even after you have graduated and you are in Chicago or wherever, you have people who have helped you and they have friends who would be interested in helping too. There is a great community set up for PA support.” Although she is a student, O’Hare said she manages her PAs because she is their employer. She said that while she has developed friendships with her PAs, she still has to set boundaries because she does not want a PA to take advantage of the situation. “I’m their employer so there is a boundary you have to set between being a friend and being their
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employer,” O’Hare said. “It can be a challenge, but if you do it right, it can turn out great. I have made so many amazing friends through the people who help me, so a lot of the times some PAs and I, who I’ve grown really close to, go on trips and do things together outside of regular PA shifts. There is
a balance.” This balance also means having to decide to dismiss PAs that do not click with her personality. O’Hare said the process of letting them go is awkward but always for the best. Luckily, her PAs work for her for a semester at time, so if the relationship is not working,
O’Hare said she can hire a new PA. O’Hare said there are two ways she can hire a PA. Through the Beckwith program — a residential service provided through Nugent Hall — she can select a PA by viewing a pool of PAs that have been hired in the past. She can also post on the
virtual job board online. She can then get email responses from interested students. This is how students make private hires. O’Hare has about five shifts every day. Her PA helps get her out of bed, dresses her, assists with going to the bathroom, prepares her coffee and makes her bed. The other shifts throughout the day are typically bathroom shifts for O’Hare. O’Hare said this schedule can change based on her daily needs. “Every person with a disability needs something different,” she said. When planning for her semester, O’Hare first gets her class schedule together and chooses PA shifts in between that might work. She then asks the PAs if any of the times match up with their schedules. O’Hare can find other PAs to cover shifts if her primary PA has class at a conflicting time. Within the Beckwith program, there is a PA known as a “floater.” This is a PA at the dorm who is on call for four -hour shifts. “If I had an emergency or needed something quickly, (the floaters) would help me,” O’Hare said. Stephanie Gallo is a recent University graduate who worked as a PA on campus for other students. She chose to take on this role as preparation for her future career in the medical field. “I love this job because I feel that if you can put in the time necessary, then you can make a big difference in the lives of the people that you are working for,” Gallo said. When it comes to training a PA, O’Hare said she ensures the individual is comfortable with lifting her out of her chair. Because O’Hare cannot independently transfer, she said the person has to be strong. O’Hare also sets up an interview process before hiring a PA. She said it’s always interesting to
learn why the individual is invested in the job. “It’s fun meeting new people,” O’Hare said. “A lot of the people I usually interview are nursing students or physical therapy students.” Training people is strange for O’Hare because sometimes she has to teach people certain skills, such as how to correctly put on her shirt. She said she has to be specific and explain which arm to pick up and which sleeve to put it through. “It’s so funny, telling a person how to put a shirt on; it’s so strange,” she said. “You don’t really think about how to do these things on a daily basis until you have to explain it to someone. It’s interesting.” From working as a PA, Gallo explained that she has gained a new perspective on wheelchair use on campus. “I definitely think our campus can use some repairs,” she said. “I think the way they should go about that is by talking to the students who are in wheelchairs who can give them a first-hand recommendation of what needs to be fixed first.” Overall, O’Hare finds the PA relationship to be a very rewarding and unique experience. She said because both she and her PA are students and close in age, they can make a stronger connection. For example, both she and her PA can relate to the stress of school and staying up late. “I think it’s really great for (the PAs’) future careers, too,” O’Hare said. O’Hare went on to explain how being a PA makes people more aware of what people with disabilities go through and who they are as individual people. “There’s definitely a lot of mutual respect that goes on between the both of us,” O’Hare said. eskaufm2@dailyillini.com
Business fraternities prepare to welcome new member class BY POOJA DESHMUKH STAFF WRITER
Although social Greek life has its place on campus, the four co-ed business fraternities — Alpha Kappa Psi, Phi Gamma Nu, Phi Chi Theta and Delta Sigma Pi — have their own niche. Business fraternities are different from social Greek life, with the biggest difference being their strong emphasis on professional development. All four business fraternities have corporate spon-
sors, and their members have gone on to work at nearly every major company that hires from the College of Business. Additionally, members’ professional skills are refined through events such as mock interviews, resume critiques and business etiquette lessons. The organizations have three main pillars in common: professionalism, philanthropy and brotherhood or social. Dhruvi Shah, sophomore in Business, joined Phi Chi Theta
last semester and is now an active member. As a recent member, she said that pledging a business fraternity was a challenge, but it was worth the friendships that she has made. “I think that the biggest challenge for me was time management because you’re trying to get to know other people, but you’re also trying to fulfill the pledge requirements and go to all the different events,” Shah said. “But I think that at the end it’s okay, because you’re
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doing it with 17 other people who become your best friends.” Shah said she is now closest to her business fraternity members and considers them her family. Zachary Blumberg, junior in Business, was mainly looking for a friend group on campus with the same interests when he rushed. He pledged Phi Chi Theta his first semester freshman year and is now vice president of communications. “I had always heard the
value of having a group of like-minded people around you, and I thought that within the College of Business, I wouldn’t really get that unless I joined a business fraternity,” Blumberg said. He said he now knows that joining a business fraternity is a great way to do that, but it isn’t necessarily the only option. Nevertheless, one of the things he enjoys most about being in a business fraternity is being closely tied to the College of Business and also meeting a
variety of people within the college. Although business fraternities are a major time commitment, most members are also active in other student activities. Shah is involved in Enactus while Blumberg is a member of the Association for Information Systems and OTCR Consulting. “I’d say that the most important part of balancing your schedule in the College of Business is realizing SEE BUSINESS | 5A
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Going undefeated not enough for Illinois Team has flawless record at invitational but finished second BY MEGHAN REST STAFF WRITER
The Illini are returning home with a 3-0 run at the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational this weekend, but without a trophy. Despite a flawless record at the invite, Illinois finished second to Washington State as a result of set differences. Junior setter Jordyn Poulter and freshman Tyanna Omazic were named to the All-Tournament team. Illinois kickstarted the invitational at Missouri State with a 3-1 win over Chattanooga Friday afternoon. The team followed up its success with a 3-0 sweep over Tennessee State Saturday morning. A five-set comeback battle against Missouri State Saturday afternoon concluded Illinois’ non-conference competition and marked the end of the fourth tournament the Illini appeared in this season. Senior Brandi Donnelly dug up 25 balls and fell one short of her career high against Missouri State. She said the match marked her team’s peak performance during the invitational and was a chance to display the team’s defensive identity. “Our match against Missouri State today had a ton of digs and was really back and forth,” Donnelly said. “I think we started it a little bit slow; we had a quick turn around though. We worked hard in general, and we ended the tournament with a tougher team and really worked.” The match also saw a career high 24 kills from sophomore outside hitter Jacqueline Quade. Poulter, meanwhile, led Illinois with 47 assists. According to head coach Chris Tamas, the team capitalized on its opportunities throughout the tournament. “We fought well. Sometimes, it’s good to really get out a win,” Tamas said. “They jumped on us during a couple of rotations, but we chipped back too little, too late. The rest of the way was pretty much back and forth.” Offensively, Tamas said the squad’s accuracy showed improvement this weekend. “I thought we took some
It’s OK the Illini were humbled to shreds by Flowers. Whether it was through the air or on the ground, SPORTS EDITOR the Bulls had their way all night and in the process showed Illini fans that the hen a program is rebuild is a long way from going through a being done. long-term rebuild Flowers threw for like Illinois is, it is easy 280 yards and four for fans to get too eager touchdowns. The and think the end is closer Illini defensive ends, than it really is. freshmen Bobby The first two weeks Roundtree and Isaiah of this season were the Gay, who dominated perfect example of this. Western Kentucky, found Illinois came into its game themselves constantly against Ball State, played chasing Flowers in the a ton of freshmen and backfield. The potential scraped out an ugly win. Heisman candidate did Then in Week 2 against what he wanted all game. Western Kentucky, the This was good though. Illini defense looked like Gay and Roundtree it was one of the best in are fantastic players the Big Ten. who started off the The team was 2-0, the season really hot. This freshmen were all playing experience against one well — some of the best of them quarterbacks even leading in the nation the team will be — and the invaluable in Illini were the long run. exceeding That doesn’t expectations. only apply to It looked like Roundtree the defense and Gay could carry either. this team Linemen through the Tymir Oliver season by and Sean itself. Adesanya However, and all of that cornerback positivity Tony Adams was leading all picked toward a letdown. I up sacks in the game, don’t think that was but I’m sure they aren’t a bad thing, though. celebrating right now. Every experience these The young Illinois freshmen get on the field secondary got their is a good one. Head coach leader in Jaylen Dunlap Lovie Smith is going back from injury, but to be banking on these the Illini are still going underclassmen for a long to be relying on the time and for them to play underclassmen to play against a ranked team great defense. That this early shows them wasn’t really the case on exactly what they need to Saturday, however. When do to get better. they weren’t worrying I never felt good about about stopping the run, this week’s game against the Illini secondary was South Florida. I know getting burnt consistently. that is easy to say when South Florida picked up the Illini were 17-point an average of 17.9 yards underdogs, but there per reception. Most of was definitely a lot of those were coming after optimism flying around. Flowers dodged about a But after all of the talk million tackles, leaving about the lack of practice the defensive backs to for the Bulls due to constantly chase around Hurricane Irma or their the opposing wide weak defense possibly receivers. offering some scoring The Illini defense has opportunities, the Illini the capability to be a got demolished. It felt like solid threat and honestly all of the progress that the should have played better Illini made the past two on Saturday. I’m sure weeks was wiped away. the players will be the Fan morale just kept first to tell you that. But getting lower and lower this loss to the Bulls, no with each point the Bulls matter how demoralizing racked up, and there were it may seem, will be good a lot of points. The game for these freshmen in the started off slow, but the long run. Illini defense could only Right now, they want keep Bulls’ quarterback the win, but there are Quinton Flowers at bay plenty more of those to for so long. come. The defense that looked so great just a week before @cole_Henke got absolutely ripped cehenke2@dailyillini.com
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Illinois defensive specialist Brandi Donnelly serves the ball during the match against Stanford at Huff Hall on Sept. 9.
good swings. We missed a lot by just a little bit,” Tamas said. “But execution was happening, and we made nice choices late in the match and were able to stay aggressive without
being out of control.” Against Chattanooga, Quade tallied 12 kills, while junior middle blocker Blayke Hranicka made an impact with four aces. Hranicka said play-
ing consistently was a key component during all three matches. “I think I really started playing more consistently. It SEE VOLLEYBALL | 3B
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Illini Avengers: comparing coaching staff to superheroes Thomas Polcyn ILLINI HOOPS COLUMNIST
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his weekend, I was flipping through channels and came across one of my favorite movies: “Captain
America: Civil War.” After watching the entire movie, I quickly came to the conclusion that Josh Whitman is to Illinois as Tony Stark is to the Avengers. That got me thinking. If Whitman is Tony Stark, then which Avenger is each member
of the Illinois basketball coaching staff? Here is my attempt at making these comparisons.
Josh Whitman — Tony Stark (Iron Man)
As I mentioned earlier, Whitman is 100 percent the Tony Stark of Illini athletics.
Even though the man is technically not part of the basketball staff, he is the mastermind behind everything athletics and has been absolutely essential in the recent reshaping of Illinois sports. Just as the Marvel SEE AVENGERS | 4B
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Freshman defensive end Bobby Roundtree celebrates after making a tackle during the Sept. 9 game against Western Kentucky. The Illini won 20-7.
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Illinois’ Aron Hiltzik prepares to strike the ball on Feb. 24 at Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana.
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Illinois’ Nick Hardy takes some practice swings in the 2017 preseason. Hardy was the top finisher for the Illini at the Fighting Illini Invitational last weekend.
Freshman Caleb Chakravarthi started off his career for the Illinois men’s tennis team on the right foot. As the No. 2 seed, he won the second singles flight. He was the only singles winner for the Illini. Chakravarthi also won his doubles flight. He and sophomore Vuk Budic won the second doubles flight with an 8-3 win over Andy Martinez and Alex Phillips out of Georgia. Meanwhile, senior Aron
The Illinois men’s golf team opened up its fall slate of play this weekend, placing fifth at the Olympia Field Country Club/Fighting Illini Invitational. In Friday’s first round, Illinois shot 3-over par as a team and came into the clubhouse in sixth place. Senior Nick Hardy shot 4-under in the first round, tying him for second heading into the second day of play. Behind Hardy, sophomore Giovanni Tadiotto shot 2-under to finish the first round in the top 10 while competing as an individual. In the second round on
Hiltzik had a rough weekend, going 0-4 the first two days. In their first action of the fall season, Hiltzik, who is ranked No. 31 in the country, fell to the No. 102 ranked player Jan Zielinski from Georgia, 6-4, 1-6, 11-9. Zielinski swept the rest of the weekend, beating a total of three ranked opponents. That wasn’t the only singles match that slipped away from the Illini in a third set tiebreaker. Sophomore Aleks Kovacevic,
who sat at No. 80 in the preseason rankings, dropped his match to No. 73 Jackie Tang out of Columbia University. Hiltzik and Kovacevic went 0-2 as a doubles team over the weekend, losing to both Georgia and Columbia in the No. 1 doubles draw. Budic lost his first singles match of the weekend but came back on Saturday and won his second match over Eduardo Roldan of Texas Christian University.
MEN’S GOLF Saturday, Hardy led the team once again, shooting 2-under to stay tied for second place. Tadiotto followed not far behind in a tie for eighth place after shooting 1-under on the day, while sophomore Michael Feagles and senior Dylan Meyer each hovered close to 20th place. The rest of the team sat in the middle of the pack. The team shot 6-over in the final round on Sunday, finishing one point behind Baylor in fifth place while shooting 13-over for the event as a team. Hardy took second overall in the tournament, going
1-under in the final round to finish at 7-under. He was joined in the top 20 by Feagles, who went even on the day in order to tie for 15th place. Meyer followed, tying for 30th place overall. The Evansville, Indiana native shot 5-over in Sunday’s round to finish at 8-over in the tournament. Tadiotto ended up tied for 39th after shooting 10-over in the final round of play, and in his first official collegiate competition, freshman Brendan O’Reilly took 52nd place. He went 2-over in the last round to finish at 12-over for the event.
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Illinois’ Daniela Pedraza Novak swings for the ball during the match against Nebraska at the Atkin’s Tennis Center on Sunday, April 3. The Illini won 4-1.
This weekend, the Illinois women’s tennis team split. Half went to the Duke Invite in Durham, North Carolina with the rest traveling to Midland, Texas for the Midland Invite. Competition for both invites began on Friday. Freshmen Asuka Kawai and Mia Rabinowitz and juniors Jaclyn Switkes and Daniela Pedraza Novak competed in the Duke Invite. The doubles team, Pedraza Novak and Kawai, fell 8-4
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to Duke’s Kaitlyn McCarthy and Ellyse Hamlin but came together to defeat Brooke Austin and Peggy Porter of Florida However, the Illini came back when Switkes and Rabinowitz were victorious over Furman freshman Katarina Kozarov and junior Aryn Greene. Across the country, freshmen Emilee Duong and Sasha Belaya with seniors Jade Hilton and Grace Tapak battled it out. The Illini lost
the majority of their matches in day one; Hilton was the only victor of the day, going 2-0 On day two, the doubles team was more successful. Duong and Tapak beat Texas Tech and Arkansas 6-1 and 6-2, respectively. Hilton also won one of her two matches. Back in North Carolina, Pedraza Novak dominated winning her doubles match alongside Kawai and beating out Kozarov in three sets (4-6, 6-2, 7-5).
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VOLLEYBALL was an overall team effort,” Hranicka said. “I think we did (well defensively). We started figuring out where their tendencies were.” Against Tennessee State, Hranicka lead the Illini with 12 kills in front of Omazic’s eight. The freshman middle blocker saw major court time for the first time this season, and according to Hranicka, it was an opportunity for newer players to make an impact. “It was cool to see Tyan-
“We worked hard in general, and we ended the tournament with a tougher team and really worked.” BRANDI DONNELLY ILLINOIS DEFENSIVE SPECIALIST
na out there and have some new faces out on the court,” Hranicka said. “She had a few big moments, which made everyone’s jobs easier.” This Wednesday will mark the beginning of Big Ten play as the Illini face off against Indiana on the road. Practicing for conference competition doesn’t mean doing anything new. According to Tamas, finishing matches under five sets is going to be a main focus for the Illini looking forward. “We expect more of the same once we step into conference play. The Big Ten conference is deep as ever, and we need to take care of business earlier than five steps, especially with such a young team too,” Tamas said. “We expect that and try to train for it. We do most of our prep over film.” merest2@dailyillini.com
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Editor’s note: The Daily Illini football writers graded each facet of the Illinois football team’s 2347 loss to South Florida on Saturday. The Illini offense, defense, special teams and coaching were graded.
The Illini may have finished with 23 points, but don’t be fooled; it was another poor showing for the Illini on offense. Chayce Crouch went 8-18 for just 76 yards and a bad interception before Smith pulled him for Jeff George Jr. early in the third quarter. Mike Epstein impressed again in limited action, busting loose for a 45-yard touchdown run and catching a touchdown as well, but as the Bulls’ lead continued to grow, the Illini were forced to throw the ball more and more to catch up. Once the game had gotten out of hand, George Jr. was able to come in and throw for a touchdown and 211 yards, but the game was basically over as soon as he hit the field. He also threw two interceptions, both after getting hit as he threw. The Illini also committed a massive number of penalties, shooting themselves in the foot over and over again with false starts and holding penalties.
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The Illini’s game plans both on offense and defense completely failed, as evidenced by the massive gap in points and total yards between the two teams. At some level though, it is hard to blame Lovie Smith and his staff when his players were so clearly out of their league against a ranked opponent with a Heisman trophy-hopeful quarterback leading the charge. But not much went well for the Illini, who hadn’t even managed 100 yards of total offense when Smith pulled starting Chayce Crouch from the game. Crouch had struggled all game, throwing some questionable passes, including a particularly bad choice that led to a USF interception. The Illini also committed 15 penalties, giving USF 138 free yards. That simply cannot happen if the Illini want to have any chance against their tough Big Ten opponents.
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Coming off of an impressive showing against the pass-heavy Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the Illini defense faced a very different challenge against the Quinton Flowers-led South Florida Bulls. Six Bulls carried the ball, and three finished with over 100 yards rushing. In total, USF ran the ball 63 times for 376 yards and two touchdowns. While spending 38:17 on the field certainly hurt the Illini defense, it is no excuse to give up over five yards-percarry to four different ball carriers. From the opening drive, there were gaping holes for the Bulls’ runners to hit, and the Illini missed tackle after tackle as Flowers and running back Darius Tice slipped past diving defenders. The secondary didn’t fare any better, giving up 304 yards on just 17 completions, an average of 17.9 yards-percatch. Veteran cornerback Jaylen Dunlap made his return after sitting out the first two games with an injury, but he only recorded one tackle. Freshman corner Tony Adams did pick Flowers off in the end zone, but that was about the only bright spot for the Illini defense that looked like a completely different team for the third week in a row.
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Breaking down the box score Penalties Not surprisingly, with South Florida coming off a long layover due to its matchup against Connecticut being postponed and Illinois being a youthful team in its first road test, penalties played a prominent role in Friday’s game. The Illini and the Bulls were penalized a whopping 31 times. For much of the game, it appeared entirely possible, if not likely, that the two teams would break the FBS record for most penalties in a game, which was set in 1986 when San Jose State and Fresno State combined for 36 penalties. There were 26 penalties called in the first half alone, and each team got a player ejected for targeting (Stanley Green for Illinois). The other penalties consisted of a variety of offenses: eight false starts, four holding calls, three for unsportsmanlike conduct, three pass interference calls, three face masks, two offside calls and one call each for a personal foul, delay of game, illegal shift, 12 men on the field, illegal substitution and clipping. Illinois was called for 15 penalties, which totaled 138 yards, while South Florida was called on 16 penalties for 140 yards.
Quarterbacks The differences in quarterback quality were apparent at Raymond James Stadium, as Quinton Flowers went 15 for 27 for 280 yards with four touchdowns and an interception, while Chayce Crouch was pulled in favor of second string Jeff George, Jr. in the second half. Crouch was eight for 18 for a total of 76 yards, and he threw a telegraphed interception toward the end of the first quarter. Crouch continued to struggle with completing passes, and in the third quarter, Illinois swapped him for George Jr. At this point, the game was essentially already lost, but George Jr. was able to get the offense moving more effectively than Crouch. He connected on 12 of 22 passes which went for 211 yards and found Epstein in the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but it did little more than make the scoreline slightly more respectable.
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Rushing Yards When you compare the two teams’ rushing statistics, they paint a lopsided picture. The Bulls ran for nearly six times as many yards as the Illini, posting 376 total rush yards compared to Illinois’ measly total of 67. The Bulls spread out the workload between their dual-threat quarterback Quinton Flowers, Darius Tice and D’Ernest Johnson. Flowers had the most carries and the most rushing production, running for 106 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. Tice rushed 12 times for 106 yards and a touchdown, while Johnson had 17 carries for 101 yards. Sophomore back Trevon Sands also had eight carries for 43 yards. Illinois was the opposite. Besides running back Mike Epstein, who had eight carries for 56 yards and broke free for a 45-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, the Illini had a dismal game on the ground. Crouch rushed for 10 yards on five carries and Ra’Von Bonner rushed twice for one yard and a touchdown, which came so late in the game that it was already out of reach for Illinois. Opening day starter Kendrick Foster was relegated to returning kickoffs. He was mildly successful on the day, returning four kicks for 92 yards.
Injuries There weren’t many injuries for Illinois this time out, but freshman starting lineman Larry Boyd had to be helped off the field in the third quarter with what appeared to be an injury to his left leg. Boyd going down could continue to force the offensive line to keep rotating players, as there were already shifts that had to be made with starting center Doug Kramer’s injury from the Ball State game. Smith said in his postgame presser that he thinks the injury is not too serious of a problem. “(There is) concern every time a player can’t finish a game, but we think he’ll be okay,” Smith said.
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AVENGERS absolutely essential in the recent reshaping of Illinois sports. Just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with Iron Man, the new-look Illinois athletic department started with Whitman. Not to mention, he’s just as smooth — if not smoother — than Stark, and the whole operation would be nonexistent if either of them were to leave their respective group. They are the leaders through and through, and are great guys to rely on at the end of the day.
Brad Underwood — Captain America
This one might have been the most obvious for me. While Captain America is not the head of the entire operation, he is the unquestioned leader of his squad. Just as he “captains” his group, so does Underwood. In addition to their leadership skills, both
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just have that undeniable sense of “good” to them. Underwood’s hiring has been hailed as the start of a complete turnaround to a program that has struggled in recent years, just as Captain America was the original symbol of hope during war in America.
think, and even though it’s not always recognized, we have to appreciate his work.
in the recruitment of guys like Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony-Towns and more on the way to assembling five-straight No. 1 overall recruiting classes at Kentucky. Two, he is absolutely massive. The 6-foot-7-inch coach can hang in there with anyone on the sidelines, and was not too shabby back in his playing days. Antigua is easily one of the strongest assets to the staff, and was a huge get for Whitman — or should I say Tony Stark — for this staff.
Orlando Antigua — Thor
Thor is such an underrated character in the Avengers movies and I’m sick and tired of it. He’s literally a demigod, and Jamall Walker — Vision time and time When many people again people hear the name Jamall underestimate Walker, I feel like they do him. The man not realize how important has unlimited he is to the staff — just strength, is as Vision is often one of the Norse god the unsung heroes of the of thunder Avengers who often goes and lightning unnoticed. Vision is always and not to seen as one of the smartest mention members of the group, who tosses around often has the ability to one of the save the day when all other strongest options are exhausted. weapons ever made: his Walker helped save the day hammer, Mjolnir. in a Vision-like way when Antigua is my Thor he helped fill the gap of a comparison for a couple certain recruit who will simple reasons. One, he is not be named that ended an absolute powerhouse up going to Missouri. when it comes to Anyway, the point here is recruiting. In his history that Walker is much more with Kentucky and vital to the success of this other schools in the past, staff than many would Antigua was essential
great shape to handle the rough Big Ten. Last year he even had guys like Mike Thorne looking like the Hulk out there. Fletcher has continued to impress, and God knows I would not want to make him angry.
Geoff Alexander — Falcon
Alexander was one of the later hires and one of the final pieces to round out the coaching staff, but that is not an issue. In the movies, Falcon often acts almost as a sidekick to Captain America, and for that reason I think they are the perfect comparison. As assistant to the regional manager — I mean head coach — Alexander’s main responsibility is working with Underwood to ensure that the duo is rolling and ready to take on whatever challenges the two may face. Falcon may not always get the praise the other Avengers get, but he is absolutely vital to the success of the team, and so is Alexander.
Fletcher has continued to impress, and God knows I would not want to make him angry.
Adam Fletcher — The Hulk
This one is so obvious that it doesn’t warrant too much explanation. They’re both freakishly strong. Fletcher has done wonders for this team the last couple seasons and has gotten all of his players in Ron “Chin” Coleman —
Black Panther
In the movies, Black Panther starts off as a very powerful man with important connections all over the world, but he is the king of Wakanda. In terms of basketball coaching and recruiting, Coleman is the perfect comparison to Black Panther because, with his ties, you could call him the king of Chicago. With all of his history, Coleman is a very valuable man to have on the staff, especially in terms of recruiting. Already in this upcoming 2018 class, Coleman has direct ties to the likes of top targets like Ayo Dosunmu, Talen Horton-Tucker and more. While his value goes much beyond that, his connections are a huge asset to the team and will hopefully go a long way for this upcoming class. Those were the best comparisons I could think of, but if you can think of any more feel free to tweet them to us @di_sports. polcyn2@dailyillini.com
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Black Dog Smoke & Ale House doesn’t ‘meat’ Memphis standards BY NESSA STEINBERG STAFF WRITER
Cha mpa ig n-Urba na is well-known for a few things: the University, corn, REO Speedwagon (maybe) and more corn. However, when I first came here, I was surprised to find out how proud people were of the local BBQ joint Black Dog Smoke & Ale House. I am from Memphis, Tennessee, where Southern food is talked about in a poetic way — it is a religion and cultural experience shared across any dividing lines in our community. BBQ is king! With our numerous world famous restaurants, the annual Memphis in May International Festival and about 100 BBQ restaurants in total, Memphis means business when it comes to our smoked meats. For decades, the best restaurants have perfected the beans, the slaw, the sauces, both wet and dryrub ribs and the staple pulled-pork sandwich. In Memphis, we also barbecue chicken, make ribs from lamb and smother grilled Portobello mushrooms in barbecue sauce for our vegetarian friends. Not to mention, our city exports this delicacy around the world via overnight shipping, because people just can’t get enough. Now, having put that into perspective, when I heard there was BBQ here, I knew I would have to see how Black Dog measured up. Coming from my own Memphis bias and understanding that Southerners are very proud and picky about trying other types, or even another restaurant in their town, I made sure to check my ego as best I could. But, what can I say? Sometimes, there’s no place
like home. Located in both downtown Urbana 201 N. Broadway Ave. and in downtown Champaign 320 N. Chestnut St., the restaurant boasts a wide variety of smoked meats including staples like chicken, brisket, turkey and, of course, pork — either pulled or in ribs. They even have smoked salmon, catfish and polish sausage. These smoked delights can be served as platters or sandwiches and come with two sides and two sauces. Having been there several times now, I have quickly learned that the best thing by far is not their sides nor sandwiches, but rather their burnt ends. This type of BBQ hails from a Kansas City tradition. It’s a juicy and extremely tender cut of the brisket meat, thanks in part to the perfect amount of melted fat and crisped bark. At Black Dog, I ordered this platter-style, but in order to snatch some for yourself, you have to come early because it runs out quickly. The pieces come expertly smoked and soaking in their own juices, so you don’t necessarily need to get sauce. And if you do want sauce, I find the Georgia Peach to be the best pairing, since it’s tangy, sweet and has a little kick in the end that won’t cover up the meat’s f lavor. That’s the thing — good meat does not need wet sauce because it is a flavor experience of its own, and you do not want to mask that. Sauce should simply complement the smoky, juicy flavors you are already experiencing. With that being said, I find everything else on the Black Dog menu to be lackluster. There really isn’t anything I can find
there, besides the burnt ends, that I couldn’t get elsewhere (i.e. Memphis). The side items are also very basic and don’t really add much to your meal. Slaw and beans are a staple side to go with your BBQ, and it’s imperative that you don’t mess those up. However, the slaw is not a creamy style or the right tanginess of either vinegar -or mustard-style slaw, and the beans here just aren’t as flavorful or smoky style as other restaurants. They just don’t compliment the hot, smoky meat platters well. The other choices are mostly potato options, which I find to be too heavy to go with the main course. All in all, I find their sides to be unnecessary. All things considered, if I wasn’t from Memphis, I would likely enjoy the other entrée items more. They have quality, but it’s just expected that when you go to a place that is not famous for BBQ, they should create their own take on something that can be done elsewhere. Black Dog does not do that. Their style is based in smoked meats served with sauces from all the famous BBQ regions. At the same time, they should also take some lessons from other restaurants on things that work successfully in order to make for the ultimate BBQ experience. Some fixes could be to keep their sauces available in unlimited quantities in heated dispensers, or avoid running out of the favorite menu item. Black Dog is certainly a fun place, with its tavern-like feel and big bar, to go eat in Champaign-Urbana. However, just make sure to get there when they open so as not to miss your favorite items! nmstein2@readbuzz.com
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The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks in Monday and Thursday’s papers for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch. Want to submit an event? Email calendar@readbuzz.com.
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Open Mic Night
8 p.m.–2 a.m. Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana Free for 21+, $3 for under 21 If you’re looking for a creative outlet, head over to Canopy Club with your instruments and your laptops. All genres and styles are welcome at Open Mic Night, but no full bands or DJ sets are allowed.
Free Bicycle Maintenance Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. Campus Bike Center, 608 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana Free, all ages Take a free lesson on how to check tires, brakes and chains, and repair a flat tire. You can bring your own bike for a more handson demonstration of dealing with a flat tire. A wheel will be provided.
Where It Begins: CU Music Documentary with filmmaker John Isberg
7–8:30 p.m. Champaign Public Library, 200 W. Green St., Champaign Free, all ages Take a deeper look at the development of Champaign-Urbana’s local music scene from 1977 to 2000. Some local music legends such as Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins and Rose Marshack of Poster Children will be featured on a panel discussing the making of the film.
The Russ Liquid Test w/ Defunk
9–11:59 p.m. The Canopy Club 18+, $10–$12. The experience of The Russ Liquid Test is one you don’t want to miss. Watch as the trio fuses together the sounds of funk music and electronic production.
Pool School
5 p.m. lllini Union Rec Room All ages, $50 for nine weeks. If you need to brush up on your pool skills, head to the Union for up to nine weeks of instruction for both beginners and intermediates.
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Curious Encounters with the Natural World
4–6 p.m. NCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana Free, all ages Michael R. Jeffords and Susan L. Post share over 200 photos and essays they’ve collected from around the globe of their most extraordinary encounters with the wild in their new book “Curious Encounters with the Natural World: From Grumpy Spiders to Hidden Tigers.” There will be a presentation followed by a book signing.
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Blue Waters Webinar: High Performance Workflows with Swift/T
10–11 a.m. NCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana Free, all ages. Must register first online at bluewaters.ncsa.illinos.edu/ webinars/registration. NCSA will be hosting a webinar/demo that shows the ins and outs of the Swift/T workflow.
Harry Potter Trivia Night
7–10 p.m. Brixx Pizza, 2043 S. Neil St., Champaign Free, all ages Prove your knowledge of Harry Potter at Harry Potter Trivia Night. Those with best character costumes will get prizes as well. Up to five people are allowed per team. Reservations are strongly recommended.
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This year’s Pygmalion Festival runs from Sept. 20 to Sept. 24. It’s one of our favorite weeks on campus, so the buzz staff compiled a list of authors to see, shows to catch and food to eat over the five-day event. NAILENE GONZALEZ
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From Animal Collective, to SUPERDUPERKYLE and Noname, this year’s Pygmalion Festival is stacked. KYLE performed at the 2017 Video Music Awards, but his set was cut short due to commercials, I’m interested to see what his full-length set will offer at Pygmalion. Everyone knows his song “iSpy (feat. Lil Yachty),” so go check out more of his music before heading to the fest. In terms of food, I’m particularly interested in trying out The Popstop, which will be serving sorbets and gelato. Their sorbets are $3 and contain offbeat flavors like pineapple habanero, with habanero, lime, chili powder, salt and cane syrup. Be sure to taste the maple bacon cookie dough
gelato, another strange combination. Pekara Bakery and Bistro is also a must eat at the fest. They’ll be serving crepes filled with a wide assortment of sweets, including lemon, strawberry and nutella. Literature is also a big component of the festival, but maybe not as well known. Author of “Heads of the Colored People,” Nafissa Thompson-Spires, touches on the concept of black identity in modern times. She’s one of the few people of color in the festival’s lineup, and her novel reflects complex themes such as the intersection of identity and class. Thompson-Spires’ panel will be one that I won’t want to miss. nailene2@readbuzz.com
Pygmalion offers its own Hackathon, alongside a technology showcase as expansive as anything Silicon Valley could produce. Literature and music fiends have much to look forward to as well. This year’s music lineup is wide-ranging and full of local talent to boot. Animal Collective, best known for their seminal album “Merriweather Post Pavilion,” is here to bring their wave of electronic psychedelia to C-U. Before even considering how fun the music is, they put on a killer show with lights and visuals alone. For rap lovers, up-andcoming artist Noname makes her return to southern Illinois after playing Foellinger Auditorium this March, and it’s not a moment too soon. For indie-lovers, Julien Baker and Palehound are your
new go-tos. Both bring thoughtful, sometimes heartbreaking lyrics to the table, along with unique sounds that are putting them both at the forefront of the genre. To those unfamiliar with the literature world, George Saunders is it on a stick. His first full-length novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” was a smash hit, topping the New York Times Bestseller list and spawning review after glowing review. His reading on Thursday is a must-see, even for those unfamiliar with his work. And fans of the avant-garde aren’t left hanging either, with a Human Library at their disposal. No one attending this year’s Pygmalion Festival will be going home disappointed. ekaufmn2@readbuzz.com
I’m pretty excited about trying new food at Pygmalion, because I feel like I have barely scratched the surface of campus cuisine these past two years. No, I have not tried Black Dog. No, I have not tried Maize. No, I haven’t even tried Papa Del’s. But now that all of these places will have offerings in one convenient spot, I can’t keep making excuses. As an artist and creative person, I’m also bound to enjoy the Made Fest as well, and it will probably result in me spending a decent chunk of money that probably should be used for rent instead. Neurotik, a local artist, will be in attendance. His pieces are all about accepting mental health, so be sure to keep an eye out for his work. Then, of course, there’s the music. I recently dis-
covered that the Etherphonic Theremin Orchestra has a performance. This is amazing for me because I’ve been a longtime fan of theremins but have absolutely no idea how they work. I’m still under the impression that they’re just magic, and I can’t wait to see that magic make phenomenal music. I’m also of course looking to crowd favorites performing this year, such as Julien Baker, Thundercat and BADBADNOTGOOD. But most of all, I’m looking forward to Pygmalion since it’s the first time I’ll actually be attending the fest. I know that I missed some pretty good lineups, but this time I’m ready to redeem myself and experience one of the top music festivals of the fall. wgalant2@readbuzz.com
Shovels and Rope mix songs and storytelling at ELLNORA Guitar Festival BY NESSA STEINBERG BUZZ WRITER
Shovels and Rope, the Southern Rock and Americana duo, brought down the house in Tryon Festival Theatre at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Friday night. For a band that, according to the artists themselves, is used to a “less attentive audience” in a crowded bar setting, they managed to make the cushy-seated theater feel more like a down-south front porch with a bunch of buddies shooting some bull and sharing some tunes over a couple of cold ones, which many people in the audience brought with them to the performance. The theater, while not quite intimate enough to truly do the band justice, still offered great acoustics and comfy seating to enjoy Shovels and Rope’s tightly packed hour-and-15-minute set. Many in attendance were festival pass holders, while others seemed to be vocal fans of the husband and wife pair. With nothing more than a drum kit, keyboard, upright piano, two guitars, a mandolin and a few other percussion instruments between the two musicians, Cary Ann
Hearst and Michael Trent debuted their no frills set, a majority of which were fan favorites and back catalog gems, in addition to tracks off of their 2016 album “Little Seeds.” To tie it all together, the duo brought some good stories that really enhanced the atmosphere. The duo’s simple setting made them purely driven by music, highlighting each of their talents to flit between guitars, drums and keyboards, and their ability to play a combination of instruments at the same time. Not to mention, their vocal harmonies had the raw dissonance, like that of the harmonica, finished off with their heavy Southern twangs. “St. Anne’s Parade” is a softer, sweet song about a special trip the couple had down in New Orleans a few years ago. Hearst told the story behind the song as Trent tuned the mandolin. They were celebrating Mardi Gras and the revelries ended by celebrating some friends’ wedding by the river. Hearst described it as a being a very “full circle experience.” The background really made the song resonate more as you heard them sing, “But the mem-
ories build up around the eyes / And I need more fingers than I’ve got on my two hands / This life may be too good to survive.” “Missionary Ridge” also held a special place in the performers’ hearts. Co-written with the duo by Hearst’s historian stepfather, who resides in Chattanooga, it describes an “inner battle” with oneself, and tied that into the historic setting of the battlefield ridge they visited in Chattanooga. The more haunting tune warns “don’t go whistling Dixie on Missionary Ridge.” “Johnny Come Outside” and “Birmingham” were two of the most memorable songs that rang through the theater. They’re songs that are right in the band’s sweet spots —steady thumping bass, cutting harmonies backed by harmonica, and smooth, sliding guitar riffs. These songs and those similar to them certainly had everyone keeping time to the beat in some fashion; looking across the audience you could see many heads nodding or swaying. To the band’s credit, their set certainly topped any recordings that I had previously listened to. A duo like this that plays not only for
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Cory Anne Hearst, left, and Michael Trent are the duo behind Shovels and Rope. They performed Friday at ELLNORA.
their audience, but also to one another, as this passionate husband and wife did, often sharing the microphone or getting close to each others faces, diminished the quality of their own recordings. Fortunately, this is a good
problem. Shovels and Rope left me hooked on more of their songs, and they did so in a short time frame. They played their songs in a way that can’t be preserved outside of the moment you hear it in.
To perform in such a way that can only be experienced live, when a group is as good at their craft as Hearst and Trent proved themselves to be, is a distinct talent. nmstein2@readbuzz.com