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Some DRES requests have been denied, students call for more help BY KAREN LIU STAFF WRITER
While accessibility for physical disabilities can be under the constant inspection the University’s accommodations for invisible disabilities are usually out of the public view. Draga Cairone, senior in LAS who goes by the pronoun “they”, has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which is a cognitive disorder that affects the ability to recognize body languages, to socialize properly and to keep up with the nuances
of language and learning. Cairone also has prosopagnosia, also known as faceblindness, which means it is hard for them to memorize people’s faces. However, it is not recognized by the school because Cairone does not have it diagnosed. “I’ve provided the diagnostic test results required for diagnosis by the World Health Organization, which disability services are supposed to accept, but DRES denied,” they said in a follow-up message. Jonathan Thomas-Stagg, school psychologist and
licensed clinical psychologist at Disability Resources & Educational Services, said DRES serves any student who has a diagnosed disability. If the condition has an impact on how a student is doing in school and the student can provide appropriate documentation, then the student can register with DRES. “A diagnosis in (and) of itself doesn’t necessarily mean you have a disability,” he said. “It does have to be a legitimate diagnosis, and it does have to have some impact on a student’s
educational performance or academic performance in order to rise to that level of disability that a student can register with DRES.” Thomas-Stagg said DRES has the resources to provide screening and diagnosis, and many students go through the screening process every year. However, not everyone has a positive experience with the diagnosis process at DRES. Miguel Torres, senior in Engineering, said in an email he struggles with depression and anxiety. He
also suspects he has dyslexia, which he tried to diagnose through DRES. Torres said he originally contacted DRES at the beginning of August to get screened. He finally got to a meeting in early September and heard back from DRES in October. “They finally got back to me telling me that they believe my issues are ‘mood related’ and don’t see testing to be necessary,” he said. “ After communicating with them again, via email, I was able to convince them to see me for a neuropsycho-
logical screening set up for November.” According to Torres, there has yet to be any accommodation in place. “So far, my experience has not been the best with DRES’s bureaucracy, but their staff are wonderful people,” he said. “However, my experience with DRES is limited.” Thoma s-St ag g sa id invisible disabilities can be psychological or learning related, such as ADHD and learning disabilities, or SEE INVISIBLE | 3A
Graduate students facing strike vote Professor awarded national fellowship BY OLIVIA WELSHANS STAFF WRITER
Prolonged negotiations between the Graduate Employees’ Organization and the University administration for a fair contract have raised tensions across campus. The GEO, the official union for graduate employees at the University, has been bargaining with the administration since its first session on March 30, and still no new contract has been agreed upon. Some advances to the contract have been made since the beginning of October. Maria Garth, communications officer, said in an email the GEO recently signed a “tentative” agreement on its Grievance Procedure and Health and Safety articles. However, she said “big-ticket” financial items like wages and healthcare have yet to be agreed upon. According to the GEO’s
online petition for supporting its contract, the GEO’s proposals for the contract include full tuition waivers for graduate employees, fee waivers for all student fees, affordable healthcare, subsidies for childcare and better access to related resources and significantly improved wages. Garth said the contract proposals the GEO suggested are not unreasonable when compared to the contracts of other universities’ GEOs. “We did extensive research to make sure all our proposals were fair, affordable and in-line with what grad employees at our peer institutions had,” Garth said. Garth said the proposals have been modeled off of or copied from the contracts of other Big Ten universities. The GEO also found graduate employees at the UniverSEE GEO | 3A
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Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization had a sitin at Swanlund Administration Building on Thursday. At the time, the GEO had been 72 days without a contract.
Dr. Pinshane Huang from the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering is the second woman from the University to win the national Packard Fellowship. Huang has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University. The fellowships are awarded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, dedicated to helping early-career professors conduct research with little restrictions and reporting requirements. Huang was one of 18 recipients of the 2017 Packard Fellowship, and she said she was delighted and honored to win the fellowship. The foundation invites the presidents of 50 universities to nominate two ear-
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With over 200 students caught for alcohol violations in the past year, the University is stressing its goal for individual student improvement. Pat Wade, spokesperson for the University of Illinois Police Department, said UIPD officers are not simply looking for students drinking underage. “Our officers are not just walking down Green Street
arresting people who appear to be drunk and underage,” Wade said. “If we tried to stop every person who was underage drinking, that’s all we would do.” Wade said their officers are trying to target behavior. They would look at instances where a student is wandering the street oblivious to traffic or damaging property. If a student is given a drinking violation, that student will either end up going
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applying for jobs, said Wade. “As long as that student is not posing some kind of greater risk to our campus, we want to try to deal with it at the lowest level possible,” Wade said. January Boten, assistant dean of students, said when the written violation reaches her office, there are specific procedures that are done. Boten said they initially
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ly-career professors in several disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, computer science, ocean science, animal science and all branches of engineering. “As (the University has) so many great faculty, we have a lot of people competing to get nominated and so just getting out of that campus competition is a big vote of confidence in your work,” Huang said. “It was this amazing thing to be nominated.” From these 100 applicants, 18 were awarded the fellowship, which is a grant of $875,000 over five years. There has been a total of $394 million given out over the years. Some recipients of the fellowship have gone on to receive many additional
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Disorderly conduct was reported on the 2100 block of West White Street around 2 p.m. Monday. According to the report, an unknown male is suspected of walking into an empty apartment and ejaculating into condoms. An attempt of burglary from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property were reported on the 300 block of West Green Street around 11:30 a.m. Monday. According to the report, an unknown offender broke a window on the victim’s vehicle and entered it during the weekend. The victim observed other cars with similar damage to the victim’s car. Domestic battery was reported on the 100 block of East Green Street around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, a verbal argument became physical when the boyfriend
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Illini Democrats to hold gubernatorial forum BY YASMEEN RAGAB STAFF WRITER
The Illini Democrats are hosting a forum for the Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Gregory Hall, Room 112, on Monday, Nov. 6. This date marks exactly one year from the upcoming gubernatorial election of 2018. The Democratic candidates confirmed to attend are Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman and Chris Kennedy. J.B. Pritzker will not be in attendance. Hardiman said he will be speaking on platform issues such as increasing the minimum wage and reducing gun violence. “We would like to be seen as an alternative to the billionaire candidates,” Hardiman said about himself and his running mate, Patricia Avery, who will also be attending the forum. The Illini Democrats have been planning this event since July, said Max Weiss, sophomore in LAS and communications director of the Illini Democrats. It is important to hold
events like this because young people are not necessarily listened to by politicians, Weiss said. “By putting on these forums and events, we are making candidates accessible to students so that they are accountable to us,” he said. The forum will begin with opening statements by all four candidates followed by their responses to a list of seven questions asked by moderator Tom Kacich, a veteran political reporter for the Champaign News-Gazette. “The Illini Democrats board of executives has been working with Tom Kacich to make sure that the questions that are being asked are issues that matter to students,” Weiss said. Weiss added that several “hot button” topics will also be addressed, such as immigration policy and college tuition. “For our party to be electorally successful … we need to include, engage, elevate and support students to a much more significant degree than we typically have,” Biss said.
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UI earns $2 million grant for research on organic crops THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
The University was awarded a $2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow farmers, researchers and consumers to participate in the organic production of breeding corn. Bill Davison, a University extension educator who specializes in local food systems and small farms, is involved in the collaborative effort among breeders, farmers and faculty at the University to diversify organically produced crops. He said the genetically modified corn must be tested in a wide variety of different conditions to make further improvements, which are tested through farmers as the test crops are grown on different farms. Davison said the goals of the project are to increase nutrient efficiency. “We are targeting limiting nutrients like essential amino acids to elevate those levels,” he said. Farmers will help test genetically modified corn developed at the University and the Mandaamin Institute in Wisconsin. In turn, consumers will give their opinion on the quality of the product.
“A more diverse food system makes our food system more resilient — makes it more consistently produce food,” Davison said. One goal of the project is to expand this research to a wide diversity of crops and to engage more faculty, researchers, farmers and breeders. The team chose to work with corn for a particular reason. “It’s the most common crop grown in Illinois, and we have a network of farmers (and) breeders that are dependent on it,” Davison said. Martin Bohn, co-principal investigator on the project, said in a press release that this project will provide insights on optimal strategies for breeders in cultivating crops. Michelle Wander, co-principal investigator, said in a press release the project will also help them test whether soil health will influence crop yield, quality and processing. The project has been in the works for three years, and the grant is in effect for the next four years. news@dailyillini.com
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Crowds gather in front of the Swanlund Administration Building for the Graduate Employees’ Organization protest on Oct. 26.
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and member of the Undergraduate-Graduate Alliance, was one of the speakers included in the rally and spoke on how the results of the contract could affect the education of undergraduates. “The working conditions of graduate employees on campus are our learning conditions,” Goodel said. In the event of a strike, Garth said entire sections of the campus could be shut down and University activity halted. As graduate employees drop their work to join picket lines, students will suffer, she said. Grading will not be done and classes will not meet as scheduled. Garth also said the GEO
will not be alone when it chooses to go on strike and will be supported by other campus unions and community members. “Allies in the Campus Faculty Association, Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, Service Employees International, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the undergraduate population and general campus community will join us on the picket line,” Garth said. According to the GEO University’s website, a vote passing in favor of a strike will not necessarily mean the union will go on strike. The vote will serve to influence the deci-
sion of the Strike Committee to make that decision “if necessary.” Results of the vote and logistics of a strike, if that is what is decided, will be announced to GEO members on Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Channing Murray Foundation. During the rally, one fact was emphasized over and over by several speakers, including Goodell. “The GEO does not want to strike, but members are willing to do so as a last-resort effort of self-defense against the administration,” Goodell said.
psychiatric, such as anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and autism, or health-related, such as diabetes and Crohn’s disease. “Accommodations are really based on what the student needs,” he said. “There are several accommodations that are pretty typical. Otherwise, accommodations can be really specifically related to a person’s disabilities.” The typical accommodations include extended testing time and distractionfree testing environment. Other specific accommodations include spell check, using calculators and being able to check blood sugar levels during tests. DRES also has a lot of partnerships on campus, such as with University Housing, Counseling Center and McKinley Health Center, Thomas-Stagg said. They are also working with the colleges. “A lot of times our work with other is when there’s a student with specific needs, and that opens up a conversation or discussion about that student, but sometimes it’s in a more proactive kind
of ways,” he said. However, according to Torres, his experience with the majority of the ECE department and faculty has been “terrible.” “I have been treated like a nuisance for not being able to keep up with the rest of the class when seeking help from professors and TAs,” he said. “It seems that there is a huge lack of empathy for struggling students.” Torres said being aware of invisible disabilities is essential in education because they become barriers that seem impossible to overcome when they are overlooked. Being able to acknowledge or detect a learning disability makes a tremendous difference to a struggling student. “For most of my life, I was unaware that my difficulty absorbing information was not the typical experience,” he said. “I began to believe that the subjects that I love were just out of my league. This has taken a toll on my self-confidence and mental stability.” Cairone said the University only has academic accommodations, not disciplinary ones. They said the school doesn’t have the resources to accommodate autistic students not able to recognize body language.
However, Thomas-Stagg said DRES did a series of training with University Housing on autism spectrum disorder a couple of years ago. “The social and interactive experience is really important to a person’s academic situation as well,” Cairone said. “So I think since they’re not compensating for that side, it’s sort of like not compensating academically.” Cairone hasn’t heard of any support groups specifically for students with invisible disabilities. “I haven’t really looked into it, just because I’ve been sort of scared to be part of that group, but it’s definitely not common knowledge,” Cairone said. “I have a fair amount of autistic friends and friends with face blindness; I haven’t heard about any support groups.” Thoma s-Stag g sa id although there was a lack of awareness to invisible disabilities before, people have a pretty good understanding that invisible disabilities can have a real impact on a person in recent years. “People are sometimes hesitant to get registered with DRES because of stigma, whether it’s real stigma or perceived stig-
ma,” Thomas-Stagg said. “Students will sometimes, unfortunately, believe that my disability, because of non-visible, is not a real disability, compared to a disability that you can see.” However, T homa sStagg said students usually express relief when they find out resources and support are available through DRES. “There’s this underserved privileges that people with invisible disabilities have because they’re not recognized as people with disabilities right away, and that undeserved privilege can actually be a negative,” Carione said. An autistic person won’t be recognized as being autistic when interacting with the police, but will be recognized as being deviant and acting suspiciously, they said. Similar situations also apply to social settings. “There definitely needs to be more training for staff all over the school. For people with invisible disabilities, there needs to be more communication,” they said. “People just need to be more patient and accepting of other limitations when others tell people about limitations.”
Dr. David Cahill, head of the Department of Material Sciences and Engineering, worked with Huang on her proposal for her nomination from the University and her subsequent application for the fellowship. He said Huang has exciting plans for advancing the field of microscopy and has creative ideas on how to do it. “It’s really fantastic for her to have this incredible financial resource to pursue her vision for her field,” he said.
Huang and her team focus on characterizing 2-D materials at the atomic level to understand how changing one atom can affect the properties of these materials. The characterization is done by high-end microscopes. “Just taking that idea and broadening it to many different types of material, that can be electrical insulators, conductors and semiconductors,” she said. “And stack (layers of atoms) on top of each other to make elec-
tronics where every atom had been predetermined.” Huang said her lab intends to use the fellowship money for training students in the characterization methods and buying new instrument upgrades for microscopes. Additionally, because the microscopes she uses are communal, everyone must pay to use them, so Huang also said some money will be allocated towardsthat cost. Currently in her third year here, Huang said she
was drawn to the University because of its instruments and faculty. The microscopes her lab uses are worth millions of dollars. “Half of our life blood is having great people to work with and the other half is that instrumentation so thats where U of I shines,” she said. “We have wonderful engineering departments here and really excellent scientists in all departments.”
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The United States Department of Agriculture granted the University of Illinois nearly $2 million for corn production research. This money will help test geneticially modified corn at the University. Another part of the project will focus on testing soil health and whether the soil will affect crop yield, quality and processing.
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are dealing with the legal system and us,” she said. “But we are totally separate from the legal system.” Michael Powers, sophomore in DGS, received a drinking ticket last year during the campus Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Powers described the situation where two students around the age of 18 showed up to their house, both of whom were being paid by the Champaign Police Department. After he and his friends gave these students a beer, a bus showed up and police officers surrounded the house. Everyone there received drinking tickets. “The cops told us they weren’t going to tell the University,” Powers said. “But we all got emails like a month later saying we had to do a course and write a paper and send it.” Though both the police department and the Office of the Dean of Students are working to improve students’ lives, students still run the risk of alcohol violations negatively impacting their time at the University. “In terms of the educational sanctions, we really try to listen to what is going on with the individual students,” Boten said.
send a letter requesting that the student come into their office to talk about the circumstances in which they received the ticket. There are two types of sanctions Boten explains are used: formal sanctions and educational sanctions. “If this is the first time ever receiving a drinking ticket, then their sanction is a reprimand, which is just a warning that goes away after a year and is internal to our office,” Boten said. This reprimand is really just a motivation to not continue this behavior, Boten said, but otherwise does not impact anything else. “Probably the most frequent thing we do is have them do an online evaluation about their alcohol abuse and then write a reflection paper about it,” Boten said. Boten stressed that each student is looked at on an individual basis, so there is no such thing as a “standard” way of going about a particular violation. The Office of the Dean of Students strictly looks at violations of student conduct associated with the University, said Boten. “Sometimes the students rnwood2@dailyillini.com
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FELLOWSHIP awards and honors, including the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Fields Medal, MacArthur Fellowships and elections to the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. According to the foundation’s website, Packard Fellows “are inquisitive, passionate scientists and engineers who take a creative
approach to their research, dare to think big, and follow new ideas wherever they lead.” Huang’s lab researches nanoelectronics and nanophotonics, which are microscopically small devices. “We’re making the first steps towards something that is so different from the technologies that we have today that we really have no idea whether it will work or not,” Huang said. “I think that fits into the Packard mold.”
sity have a lower salary than graduate employees at the University of Iowa, despite Iowa’s cost of living being lower than the University’s. The University’s GEO is also asking for less of a childcare subsidy than the GEO at the University of Michigan, Garth said. On Oct. 26, the GEO organized a picket line, sit-in protest and rally at the Swanlund Administration Building. At the time of the protests, the GEO had been 72 days without a contract. Nick Goodell, junior in LAS
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Find the right time and place to have a debate MARY ADAM COLUMNIST
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elementary school, lunchtime was just a time for my friends and I to covertly smuggle extra chocolate milk. Middle school lunchtime talks were filled with laughter and sandwich trades. High school lunchtime was solely for gossiping. Now, at the collegiate level, lunchtime conversations are filled less with, “How was your day?” and more with debates over current events. Everyone has that one friend who wants to stir the pot. Most of the time, these lunchtime debates aren’t meant to be a peaceful conversation. They’re especially not intended as a way to learn from others and why they posses certain beliefs. Nothing can be learned from a screaming match. Don’t poke the bear (me) when I’m eating lunch. All I want is to enjoy my sandwich and potato salad. You can’t take anyone seriously when they’re eating potato salad. Just last week, I sat down at a table by myself about to watch an episode of “Parks and Recreation” with a nice BLT wrap. I was so jazzed for the wrap. Millimeters away from taking my first bite, I could feel a dark presence around me. It was a pot stirrer. That kid who always wants to prod you on social issues. I immediately turned my head down and pretended like I didn’t
see him. My cover was blown; the pot stirrer found me. Pot Stirrer sat right next to me. I sighed. “Hi, Pot Stirrer,” and sure enough I’m delightfully greeted with, “Are you going on the March for Life trip?” Pot Stirrer didn’t even ease into it like before. Pot Stirrer was getting stronger. His question was met with me awkwardly scratching my neck (my nervous tick).
“Well you see, Pot Stirrer, I’m actually pro-choice so I won’t be attending. Have fun though.” You’d think that would be the end of the conversation, right? Wrong. The wonderful aggressive words of, “You’re a baby killer; you kill babies,” rang through my ears. Red alert, the sirens are going off, sound the alarm. My face was the equivalent of one of those
away my peaceful time with a BLT wrap and some Leslie Knope. After about five minutes of listening to Pot Stirrer go on about how I was the devil, I calmly waited for a time to interject my thought. I said the golden word that many men are most afraid of: vagina. “I’m sorry Pot Stirrer, do you have a vagina?” That question was met with silence and a baffled Pot Stirrer. He slowly walked away, feeling grossed out and defeated by the word I just used. The point of this story is to find the right time and place to have these conversations. Don’t interrupt someone from relaxing and enjoying their meal to try and make them feel bad for their beliefs. Most likely, you won’t sway someone to switch sides, especially in the amount of time of a lunch period. To all the pot stirrers out there, next time you try to start a debate during lunch, do it in a safe space. A safe space where you try to learn from an individual instead of scoldSABRINA ZHANG THE DAILY ILLINI ing them. After recovering from the cartoons with steam comI didn’t care that this per- pot stirrer, I turned back ing out of the ears flushed son was pro-life; he is entito “Parks and Rec.” Leslie with the color red. While I tled to his own opinion. The Knope just endured another was having my own internal beauty of the human race angry town hall meeting. Alec Baldwin-like rageahol- is that we all have different She turned to the camera ic moment, Pot Stirrer was views. The problem was that and said, “What I hear when still going on about how this person wasn’t trying to I’m being yelled at is peoI am what’s wrong with respect and understand my ple caring loudly at me.” I the world. What was most beliefs but instead chose to choose to believe that’s what upsetting to me was that tell me off. You can call me the pot stirrer was trying to this person took time out of a baby killer, you can tell do but just did a bad job of. their day to spew their own me I’m going to hell and you hatred onto my wrap and can foolishly scold me like a Mary is a freshman in CS. me. maniac, but you can’t take maryga2@dailyillini.com
Pension problems began a century ago down on the pension payments by making it a part of the Illinois constitution to have payments be made COLUMNIST to the pension funds as promised. he claim that the Though the pension sysstate of Illinois has tem was insolvent from the financial issues and a beginning, this decision in dysfunctional government 1970 is the bedrock for the has become a truism to the state’s pension problems. public in the last few years. They modeled it after New Many people point fingers York, but while it worked at who is to blame for Illifor the Empire State, the nois’ woes, often seeking Land of Lincoln was not a sense of affirmation by as forthright with the paytying a century of issues to ments, and the building a single name. pension issue persisted. Gov. Bruce Rauner In 1994, another opporhas insisted that Illinois’ tunity to contain the growproblems derive from a ing pension deficit predecade-long Democratic sented itself. Republican stronghold in the General Gov. Jim Edgar proposed Assembly and, until 2014, a 50-year plan, known as the Governor’s office. Many the “Edgar Ramp,” which people in the state of Illiwould be a gradual increase nois believe him or have in payments made to the formulated their own simi- pension fund by the taxlar conclusions. payers with the idea that, This attitude is not only by the end of the ramp, the disingenuous, but it is also debt would be 90 percent flat out wrong. The bulk erased. It had bipartisan of Illinois’ financial probsupport, was incredibly lems come from governpolitically expedient and ment mishandling of public was signed into law. employee pension payment Unfortunately, this plan issues over the last 100 did not work either, and it is years. Yes, 100. Underneath now infamous among Demthe political rhetoric and ocrats and Republicans campaign tactics, there is alike. The initial payments a much deeper and convowere made well short of the luted reason for the current necessary amount, and an state that Illinois is in. economic recession in the In fact, it can be traced early 2000s made the ramp to exactly 100 years ago. A much more implausible 1917 report evaluated the going forward. By the time Illinois pension systems. Rod Blagojevich was sworn Its findings — that the cur- into office in 2003, the penrent pension systems “‘are sion debt had only risen inharmonious and often in substantially. contradictory with referEdgar still defends his ence to each other, but that ramp today, claiming if the with perhaps a single minor economy was stable, payexception, they are finanments wouldn’t have gone cially unsound and moving under. But that’s hard to toward a crisis.’” believe when they weren’t Despite this report, deal- satisfactory from the start. ing with the impending It’s similar to applying for pension crisis was cona credit card and claiming tinually pushed back by that there’s no need to worlawmakers for the next 50 ry about most of the costs years. In 1970, an Illinois in the future as long as the constitutional convention company’s required minipresented an opportunity mum payments are made for the state to reform its in the now. It’s fiscally unstable pension systems. irresponsible. However, instead of delivIn 2013, the General ering reforms to the sysAssembly and Democratic tems, the delegates doubled Gov. Pat Quinn made monAUSTIN STADELMAN
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umental pension reform that greatly reduced benefits and would drive down pension costs. This was then struck down by the Illinois supreme court citing the clause, created by the 1970 convention, that stated contemporary pension funds can not be altered and must be paid as promised. This was a crucial blow to a genuine attempt to reform pension payments and start filling the cracks of the state’s financial problems. It’s important to emphasize how these issues are not black and white or red and blue but a collective result from the sins of Illinois’ fathers. Last year, the independent state Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability said the pension debt was up to $130 billion — the worst of any state. Though many see the state’s future as bleak as political bickering and instate political conflicts continue, there is light at the end of the tunnel. In 2011, the General Assembly and Gov. Quinn passed reform that greatly reduced pension benefits for those who were hired after the year 2011. This means that, many years down the road, the pension crisis has the potential to work itself out once those employees begin to retire. This, of course, is not as immediate as some would like, and there should still be measures taken to make up for the pension debt that is going to grow substantially before the 2011 reforms kick in and begin to reduce its size. But those measures would have to come from cuts to government services and/or more taxes, neither of the which are popular among Illinois voters. And therefore, hard political discussions are ahead for elected officials of each party. Austin is a sophomore in Media. aas3@dailyillini.com.
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The Art Theater is just one of a few movie theaters in Champaign. Columnist Tyler Panlilio argues that people should go to theaters to watch movies instead of staying at home.
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hen we want to watch something, binge-watching “Game of Thrones” and “The Office” on Netf lix or going to a Redbox to pay a buck for a movie seems like the go-to idea. We want what’s convenient to us — something we can watch in the comfort of our own homes. And with our laptops and phones with us wherever we go, we’re often occupied with newer forms of entertainment. Going to the movies seems more like a hassle than a pastime for some. It might even seem that modern cinema is in a decline. But if “It” and “Get Out” have anything to say, it’s that the film industry is still alive and kicking. This is the biggest year in horror film history. These horror films not only had insane box office sales but also had a significant influence on social media with memes and parodies following their releases. Movies like these are more than just something that should
be watched; they should be experienced, in the dark with a bucket of popcorn at the movie theater. And that’s what every actor, director and producer want from us: They want people to go to the movies. Yes, streaming a movie for free is both convenient and saves you money. But going to your local theater to see a movie, even just once or twice a year for those big blockbusters, is an experience that never gets old. A movie, when done right, is the most humanizing art form there is. The good films are the ones that leave us in awe as the credits roll. They make us laugh and cry, going beyond the screen and into our lives. They stick with us even after we leave the theater, drive home in our cars and wake up the next day. Movies are a combination of every other art form — they incorporate music, writing, visuals and so much more. When we think of blockbuster movies, we tend to think solely of the actors and actresses. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone rocked their performances in “La La Land,” but the cinematography, screenplay and original soundtrack are equally as important.
It’s not just the performances these actors and actresses put up that make movies so great. It’s also the lighting and palettes of certain scenes, how the score emphasizes tension or relief and how the camera focuses on a face or widens to set a scene. And I don’t care how big your TV is at home, nothing accentuates these details better than a big ol’ movie screen and booming surround sound speakers. There’s something about actively making the trip to see a film that makes it special. When the theater is full on a midnight premiere, you’re with your friends and everyone has popcorn and drinks? That’s when seeing the film becomes that much larger of an experience — including the screen itself. Movies are made to be seen at the theater; it’s just not the same anywhere else. And it’s surprising that, after over a century of filmmaking, there are still films being released that really shock us as moviegoers. It’s why we keep coming back for more. A camera and a perspective can go a long way; they have been for a while now. Tyler is a sophomore in Media. tylerjp2@dailyillini.com
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From West Coast to Midwest: Students choose University BY MUSKAAN GUPTA CONTRIBUTING WRITER
When Iris Huang was in high school, she couldn’t point out Illinois on a map because California was the only home she had ever known. She didn’t imagine that one day she would be more than 2,000 miles away, attending the University. T he Un iversity draws a wide variety of students, many from Illinois. According to the Division of Management Information, 1,011 undergraduates have a permanent home address in California. This number is more than any other state represented at the University besides Illinois. For Huang, freshman in Business, the most appealing part of the University is its highly ranked accounting program. According to the U.S. News and World Report in 2016, the University’s accounting program is ranked second, regarded as a highly competitive program. Huang found the University after doing some research and picking her major. She said it was her first choice of school. “Even though California schools were cheaper and closer to home, the reason why I chose UIUC over the other schools was because of the accounting program, which many of the California schools did not have,” Huang said. “Also, I have to experience something different.” A f ter doi ng more research about the University and connecting with some family friends, Huang realized she actually had many connections to the University, which seemed to decrease the distance between the two states. Before commit ting , Huang shadowed a James Scholar student during a campus visit. She said each university gives off a different vibe. This visit helped Huang gain a deeper sense of the social community and experience
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the academic environment. Sarah Gale, freshman in ACES, originally applied to the University because it was her uncle’s alma mater, but ultimately it was her major that made her commit. “Ca lifor nia schools didn’t have my major, so it wouldn’t have been a good fit for me anyways,” Gale said. “Once I found out about (how) my major is here and about the honors community, I picked Illinois out of all of the other schools.” Gale also chose the University so she could move away from home and experience something new. Doris Zhao, freshman in DGS, applied to the University for its diversity of prestigious academic programs. Since Zhao is currently undecided, DGS allows her to freely explore other interests before committing to a major. “Our accounting major ranks high and that’s my major of interest,” Zhao said. “I will apply for transferring to the College of Business this spring.” Although it may seem the University is isolated in contrast to California cities, many Californian students appreciate the solitude as a chance to focus on their own personal goals. It provides a retreat to develop meaningful relationships without the rush of a busy city and lifestyle. “Coming to UIUC wasn’t in my original plan, but I
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feel fortunate to be able to make some of my best friends here,” Zhao said. “I think people in California tend to party more and study less hard. People here can party hard and study hard at the same time, which is very impressive to me, and not every school has a cornfield.”
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Being far away from home also means being more responsible and independent. For Huang, it helped her learn to manage her time better and also find a new side of her social identity. “It made me step out of my comfort zone and try and find people; that’s how
you make friends,” Huang said. “When I first came here, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to find my Asian squad. But eventually, after joining (the) Asian American Association at the University, I found my group of friends.” However, being distant
from f a m i ly a nd friends can be a difficult transition. Gale said although it is difficult not being able to go home on a three-day weekend like many instate students, she feels fortunate that her family has been able to visit. She looks forward to spending Dads Weekend with them on campus. For many freshmen from California, distance from home and location had little weight on their decisions. The University offers unique out-of-state experiences, such as four clear seasons of weather and the diversity of 40,000 students. “I’m very used to being away from home. I went to a half-boarding elementary school, where I went home once a week, since the age of 6,” Zhao said. “Then I went to high school in California by myself. I feel being at Illinois pushes me to accept diversity and be more outgoing. It’s much bigger compared to my high school.” Ultimately, most Californian students find their niche at the University. Many students find study groups that keep them motivated and driven, experiences such as seeing a first snowfall and a community of friends they can fit in with. “I haven’t missed home yet because I’m always around people. I’m always around my friends, and I’m always busy. This feels normal to me; location doesn’t matter,” Huang said. “It’s like a home away from home.” mgupta26@dailyillini.com
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Hijabi H&M model, Mariah Idrissi, discusses Islamaphobia in the fashion industry BY ISRA RAHMAN STAFF WRITER
Mariah Idrissi began her career in modeling out of sheer coincidence. She was scouted in a London market for an H&M campaign. The modeling agency didn’t have any hijabi models on file and was looking to diversify through the “Close the Loop” campaign. The campaign focused on urging customers to recycle their clothes. On Tuesday the United Muslim & Minority Advocates welcomed Idrissi, who gave a speech on tokenism and modesty in the fashion world. The event was held at the Illini Union. Since she started with H&M, Idrissi has graced magazine covers and commanded photo shoots around the world. And now, she’s currently touring universities, speaking about the struggles within the fashion industry. As a child of Moroccan and Pakistani parents, the racial intersectionality of her struggles could not be more vast. “The struggle I experienced more than racism outside of the industry was when I tried to go back to H&M after the campaign,” Idrissi said. “I reached out to them and they just said, ‘Oh, when it’s Eid or Ramadan we will reach out for a Muslim campaign.” As the first mainstream hijabi model, Idrissi struggled with the expectation for her to be the spokesperson of Islam in the fashion world. “Of tentimes people would ask me to take a stance on political issues and I would question why I have become a spokeswoman of all Muslims when I can only speak about fashion and being a Muslim,” Idrissi said. She said she wants to use her influence to speak up about the lack of representation of Muslim women in fashion. “As a Muslim woman, we have limited representation within the industry; however, everyone has their own struggles within the industry,” Idrissi said. “Since we champion modesty, we don’t struggle with as much of the sexualization of white women, for example.” Idrissi highlighted stories of her peers who were forced to do topless shoots, which are justified as the nature of competition within the industry. Then,
they go from inclusivity to tokenism. “It’s sometimes hard to tell what the intentions are behind a campaign and what is sincere and insincere,” Idrissi said. “Right now everyone is doing the ‘inclusive’ trend, but few are actually genuine about it.” Although Idrissi has only been a part of the Muslim modeling sphere for two years, she’s had quite an influence on young girls. Sofiya Affey, freshman in LAS, has kept up with her from the beginning and looks up to what she stands for. “I’ve looked up to her for a while, and I still remember the day the H&M ad dropped,” Affey said. “I was just so excited to see someone look like me represented at a store I shop at.” Idrissi has used her platform for more than just outfit-of-the-day looks. She works closely with Human Care Syria, a relief organization that does substantial work to help provide women’s products to the wartorn country. She also started the campaign “Africa Made You Rich” to counter the narrow images people have of Africa. “I believe anyone who has a platform should do something positive with it. My ‘Africa Made You Rich’ campaign is to combat the destitute image KENYON EDMOND THE DAILY ILLINI of Africa because we, as a H&M’s first hijabi model Mariah Idrissi poses after giving a speech Wednesday night at the Illini Union. major part of society, take so much from the continent but give nothing back in return,” Idrissi said. Idrissi plans on continuing her tour of universities by heading to Kenyon College in Ohio on Thursday. Her ‘Africa Made You Rich’ campaign will be continued through a documentary she plans to start filming next year. Amal Mir, president of United Minority & Muslim Relief and junior in LAS, organized this event to open the dialogue about Muslims within mass media and the overlooked struggles they face. “I hoped to hear the Muslim hijabi perspective from someone who has a career in such a highly sexualKENYON EDMOND THE DAILY ILLINI ized industry. I specifiMariah Idrissi speaks at the Illini Union. Idrissi’s speech on Wednesday night covered tokenism and modesty in the fashion cally wanted to hear about industry. She will continue on her tour of universities, heading to Kenyon College next, and she plans to film a documentary soon. her experiences in discovering what the line between there’s the manipulation I’m hoping through this I In the past few years, the hiring women with diverse tokenism and representaand harassment of young can give young women an industry has shifted with sizes, skin colors and reli- tion was and how to balance girls. option of not being sexual- the rise of self-love move- gious beliefs. However, authenticity,” Mir said. “The industry basically ized, but also being part of ments, including expand- Idrissi said there’s a fine lasts from the age of 14-24. the industry,” Idrissi said. ing plus-size options and line artists tread when irahman@dailyillini.com
C-U Folk & Roots Festival hopes music will unite community BY JOHN O’BRIEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Urbana restaurants and stages will soon be filled with tunes of local and national folk musicians. The music is part of the C-U Folk & Roots Festival taking place Thursday through Saturday in various venues across Urbana. Music performances will be held in places such as the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Pizza M restaurant. Rob Krumm is on the committee for the festival. He has been working with a number of volunteers over the year to organize all aspects of the three-day event. He said when it began in 2008, the intention was to unite folk musicians in ways events had done in other parts of the United States. “A lot of us had been going to festivals in the Midwest and around the country, and we thought, why couldn’t we have a festival
here in Champaign-Urbana to promote the local music scene and to bring people in?” Krumm said. The festival attracts a mix of both national and local acts. This year they booked performers such as Chickadee Sermon, an acoustic folk trio from Champaign, and Miss Tess & the Talkbacks, a roots-rock outfit based in Nashville. O t h er p er f or m er s include Chicago-band Henhouse Prowlers, duo Joel Paterson and Oscar Wilson, and gypsy-jazz band Swing Chevron. Krumm himself is looking forward to seeing Chicago Farmer, which he said is popular in town, and singer-songwriter Steve Poltz. Beyond being just an excuse to put on live music, the festival carries with it underlying elements that can make it important for the C-U community. Morgan Orion is the leader of the band Morgan Ori-
on & the Afterburners, who are performing at the festival Saturday evening at the Independent Media Center in Urbana. Orion, who now lives in New Orleans, grew up in Urbana. He believes the C-U Folk & Roots Festival is important for bringing the Champaign-Urbana community together. “I think that any sort of festival in this town is a nice time for co-mingling between Champaign, Urbana and campustown,” Orion said. Audience and community members are invited to become involved in ways that extend beyond listening. Krumm said the C-U Folk & Roots Festival is a participatory event. “It’s a hands-on festival. On Saturday, there are a number of workshops that are going to be happening that happen every year. Part of our philosophy is that we want people to participate,” Krumm said. “We have workshops, there are
jam sessions, we have dances … we get people involved, we get people engaged.” Children 12 and under have no admittance fee for the entire weekend while workshops, jams, singalongs and all events before 5 p.m. Saturday evening are free for the general public. Workshops are on an array of music-related topics like singer self-care, songwriting and the clawhammer technique used for banjo playing. Quin Cunningham is part of the Chicago-based traditional Irish band, Far Too Close, performing Saturday evening at Pizza M in Urbana. He said these types of festivals are vital in our society. Cunningham said festivals such as the C-U Folk & Roots are important to musicians because they keep aspects of the American musical folk tradition alive. “We believe festivals like the C-U Folk & Roots Festi-
“(The C-U Folk & Roots Festival makes) true, real music and musicians accessible to just about everyone in every walk of life, and they inspire younger musicians and artists to keep at it.” QUIN CUNNINGHAM BAND MEMBER IN FAR TOO CLOSE
val, and others around the country, are the pump that circulates the tradition of acoustic music and storytelling to every corner of America,” Cunningham said. “They make true, real music and musicians accessible to just about everyone in every walk of life, and they inspire younger musicians and artists to keep at it.” Ben Wright, Henhouse Prowlers banjo player, agreed festivals like this
one have an importance beyond just music. “Not to sound grandiose, but folk festivals like the C-U Folk & Roots Festival are a part of our human heritage,” Wright said. “We work during the work week and use music and community to bounce back on the weekends. If you can learn a few things and dance a little at the same time, how is that not a win-win?” jobrie27@dailyillini.com
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Two-quarterback system will take time to refine BY MIKE GASICK STAFF WRITER
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An official artist’s rendering of the finished Illinois football practice facility common area. The facility is supposed to be built by 2019. Director of Athletics Josh Whitman believes the new facility will put Illinois in the top tier of the Big Ten.
Whitman gives details on new $79 million football facility BY MIKE GASICK STAFF WRITER
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced the athletic department’s stake in the “With Illinois” project prior to football head coach Lovie Smith’s press conference Monday. The University-wide $2.25 billion fundraising initiative will run through 2022. The athletic department’s goal is to receive $300 million. Whitman said the donated money will go to student scholarships, capital projects and student-athlete enhancement. The No. 1 capital project on Whitman’s agenda is the new football practice facility that was announced last year. The plan is to break ground on the project in 2018 and finish it by the 2019 football season. “I think this football facility absolutely would put us in
the top tier of the Big Ten,” Whitman said. “There’s a thirst out there; people want our athletics program to be successful.” I FUND scholarships make up $70 million of the overall campaign goal for the athletic department. That money helps cover tuition, room and board, fees and other expenses for more than 258 scholarships awarded by the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. An additional $200 million will go to projects for athletics facilities around campus. The facility will cost $79.2 million and span 112,000 square feet. The building will allow players to walk from Memorial Stadium to the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility without stepping outside. Spaces for coaching offices, SEE NEW FACILITY | 3B
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An official artist’s rendering of the Illinois football locker room that will be in the new Illinois football practice facility.
there (against Wisconsin) that I feel like could have been game-changers,” George said. “I need to take advantage of those plays and make sure they happen.” While George won’t impress many with his speed, Thomas is one of the fastest athletes in college football. He runs a 4.6 second, 40-yard dash and has given fans glimpses of what he can do in the open field when he finds some space. The freshman realizes his passing game needs improvement, but the coaches have given him specific areas he can address in practice. “I really need to work on not letting my eyes come down to the defensive linemen,” Thomas said. “I’m supposed to be watching the defensive backs and seeing where everybody is. Once I can get over that, I think the passing game will really open up for me.” Head coach Lovie Smith said he expects Thomas to experience some growing pains in his first few games. Thomas’ first defenses he has faced have not been against a Mid-American Conference team, but rather, proven Big Ten units. “Yes, it’s built in that you’re going to make some young player mistakes,” Smith said. “We were able to move the ball a little bit on the ground. A lot of that was him. So a lot of things he did well running the football, but there’s no other way around better throws and decisions in the passing game.” Smith said the two-quarterback system has shown signs of working, but it’s not where he wants it to be just yet. “In an ideal world, you want one quarterback to play the entire year, but a lot of times it doesn’t work out that way,” Smith said. “We’re doing it to win games, and we haven’t won any.”
The Illinois football coaching staff understands that its two-quarterback system will take time to progress into success. Freshman Cam Thomas saw his first action of the season in the Illinois’ game against Minnesota on Oct. 21. The redshirt gave the Illini a small spark, leading them to a touchdown on his first drive; however, he struggled the rest of the game. More of the same was evident in last week’s loss to Wisconsin. Thomas was a force on the ground, rushing for 78 yards on 10 carries, but he threw two interceptions. Offensive coordinator Garrick McGee said he is asking a lot for Thomas to step in at this point of his college career. “I know we want to see him have success while he’s learning and growing, but that’s not necessarily reality,” McGee said. “He’s learning so much on the field and how to prepare and compete. We recruited all these guys to come here and play, and that’s what we told them in recruiting, but it really happened.” Jeff George Jr. has also received roughly the same amount of playing time as Thomas. George has given the Illini a pocket-passing threat to match Thomas’ rushing abilities. The sophomore said he also needs to work on his game to get Illinois its first win since the Sept. 9 game against Western Kentucky. Illinois ranks last in the Big Ten in scoring offense and has not put up more than 24 points in a game this season. The team has scored only 15 touchdowns. The Illini are also in front of only Rutgers in total offense, averaging 309 yards per game. George finished Saturday’s game with seven completions for 108 yards and knows he needs to be better. “There were plays out gasick2@dailyillini.com
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Q&A with Conner Klotz, sports editor at the Purdue Exponent
Illini get ready for exhibition
Editors note: The Daily Illini sports desk interviewed Purdue Exponent sports editor Conner Klotz ahead of the matchup between the Boilermakers and the Illini. BY THE DAILY SPORTS STAFF
The Daily Illini: Who should Illini fans look out for on the Purdue offense?
out of the backfield. They haven’t gotten the touches they deserve, but that is changing. If the running backs collectively have a good game, expect a tough time for the Illinois defense.
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THOMAS POLCYN ILLINI HOOPS COLUMNIST
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Both Illinois and Purdue run a two quarterback system. How is that going for Purdue?
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Up until last week, Purdue ran an unorthodox two quarterback system. It was unorthodox in the respect that both quarterbacks were very similar. Most two QB systems feature a pocket passer and a dual-threat quarterback, but Purdue’s has two pocket passers. However, it seems that Purdue’s days running that system are over. Early this week, Jeff Brohm announced that junior David Blough has finally won the job over sophomore Elijah Sindelar. Brohm has been adamant that his quarterbacks make stronger use of their legs in the recent weeks, and Blough’s slightly better mobility was apparently enough to push him over the edge.
Who should Illini fans look out for on the Purdue Conner Klotz: Two weeks defense? ago, I would’ve written that Illinois fans should CK: be aware of the magical I’ll give two names for Jeff Brohm offense in this one. On the defensive general, but the fairy dust line, senior Gelen Robhas worn off. The athletes inson is becoming a star. just aren’t there to make After playing DE for his his system work, yet. The entire career, he moved most consistent threat in to DT this season. Last on offense is the stable of week against Nebraska, running backs the Boilers he collected 5.5 tackhave built up. les for loss. He’s been all DJ Knox and Richie over the place this season, Worship are both power one of the more consisbacks who can do damage tent players on the entire running between the team. Senior linebacker tackles and on kick Ja’Whaun Bentley is the returns. Tario Fuller has best player on the entire been hurt the last few team and is the leader weeks but is expected to of the strongest position get snaps this weekend. group on the team. Bentley He was the team’s leading is an animal. He’s a runDI: rusher before he went stuffer and can drop into How is Jeff Brohm doing out. Markell Jones is as coverage, best exhibited over there? well-rounded a threat by his 76-yard pick-6 to there is on the team as seal a win over MinnesoCK: he can run between the ta. He can do everything, Overall, Jeff Brohm is tackles, get to the edge which is good because the SEE Q&A | 3B and is a receiving threat defense needs him to do so.
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October passes and the regular season draws nearer, the Illini are set for their first public exhibition of the season. On Friday, Illinois will travel to Charleston, Illinois, to take on Eastern Illinois in an effort to help with hurricane relief. Prior to this matchup, Illinois played in two “secret scrimmages” against Indiana State and Vanderbilt. According to tweets from Jeremy Werner, publisher of the Illinois affiliate of Scout.com, Illinois narrowly fell to Indiana State, but secured a convincing 10-point victory over Vanderbilt this past weekend. So, the question is, what is there to take away from these scrimmages, and how does that project into Friday’s game? In the Indiana State game, Werner reported that the Illini did not play all of their starters for various reasons, and that even though the end result was a loss, they won each of the first three quarters. AUSTIN YATTONI THE DAILY ILLINI This may surprise some Illinois’ Michael Finke shoots a three during the game against Penn State at State Farm Center on Feb. 11. Columnist Thomas
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ILLINOIS
PURDUE
VS.
EYE ON THE ILLINI: CAM THOMAS
EYE ON THE ENEMY: DAVID BLOUGH
True freshman Cam Thomas came into the Minnesota game and made an immediate impact. His choice to rush downfield as soon as he got his hands on the ball put the Illini in place for a touchdown in the next play by running back Ra’von Bonner. Thomas alternated back and forth with Jeff George Jr.; if the play was a passing one that George played, Thomas was the guy for running. Last week against Wisconsin, Thomas had more minutes to get comfortable. He had more of a chance to showcase his passing game by completing two of his 11 attempts, totaling 44 yards.
After redshirting in 2014, David Blough was the Boilermakers’ backup quarterback in 2015, until he led Purdue to a win against Nebraska. From then on, he has been the starting quarterback. So far this season, the senior has completed 86 passes on 133 attempts for a total of 909 yards. In last week’s narrow, one-point loss to Nebraska, the junior had one touchdown, adding to his season total of nine. He is a threat the Illini have faced in the past, and if the defense plays as well as they have in the past couple of weeks, they should be fine.
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Illinois offensive line vs. Purdue defense If Illinois can move the ball and actually get points out of trips to the red zone, this will be a competitive game. However, the Illinois offensive line will have to open up spaces for the running game and keep opposing defenders out of the pocket, whether it is Jeff George Jr. or Cam Thomas in the game. Against Wisconsin, both George and Thomas struggled mightily, combining for an abysmal nine completions on 31 attempts for a total of 152 yards. Part of the reason behind that result comes down to inexperience and poor decision making, but if the offensive line had been able to provide the young Illini quarterbacks with more time in the pocket, then their young quarterbacks would have been in a much better position to succeed. Though Purdue will not be the most threatening defense the offensive line has faced — the Boilermakers are tied for 113th in the FBS in sacks and 53rd in tackles for loss — they will nonetheless present a challenge for an Illinois line that is 106th in sacks allowed. Opening up holes for the likes of Reggie Corbin, Thomas and Bonner, assuming he is healthy, will be crucial if the Illini are to sneak out of West Lafayette with a victory on Saturday.
SATURDAY
Wisconsin vs. Indiana 11:00 a.m.
Northwestern vs. Nebraska 2:30 p.m.
Penn State vs. Michigan State - 11:00 a.m.
Maryland vs. Rutgers - 2:30 p.m.
Illinois vs. Purdue - 11:00 a.m. Ohio State vs. Iowa - 2:30 p.m.
Minnesota vs. Michigan 6:30 p.m.
STAT LEADERS DAVID BLOUGH
JEFF GEORGE JR.
1,001 YARDS ON 148 ATTEMPTS RA’VON BONNER
202 YARDS
PASSING YARDS
RUSHING YARDS
ILLINOIS
369 YARDS
RESULTS
9/2
Ball State
W (24-21)
59 TACKLES
9/9
Western Kentucky
W (20-7)
26 SOLO, 33 ASSISTED
9/15
South Florida
L (23-47)
9/29
Nebraska
L (6-28)
10/7
Iowa
L (16-45)
10/14
Rutgers
STANLEY GREEN 2 FORCED FUMBLES, 1 INTERCEPTION L (24-35)
10/21
Minnesota
L (17-24)
10/28
Wisconsin
L (10-24)
11/4
Purdue
11 a.m.
11/11
Indiana
TBA
11/18
Ohio State
TBA
11/25
Northwestern
TBA
302 YARDS JACKSON ANTHROP
PURDUE
332 YARDS JA’WHAUN BENTLEY
TACKLES
TURNOVERS
DATE
OPPONENT
RESULTS
9/2
Louisville
L (28-35)
33 SOLO, 29 ASSISTED 9/8
Ohio
W (44-21)
9/16
Missouri
W (35-3)
JA’WHAUN BENTLEY 9/23
Michigan
L (10-28)
2 FORCED FUMBLES, 1 10/7 INTERCEPTION 10/14
Minnesota
W(31-17)
Wisconsin
L (9-17)
10/21
Rutgers
L (12-14)
10/28
Nebraska
L (24-25)
11/4
Illinois
2:00 p.m.
11/11
Northwestern
7:00 p.m.
11/18
Iowa
TBD
11/25
Indiana
TBD
62 TACKLES
MARKUS BAILEY
BOBBY ROUNDTREE
3 SACKS
D.J. KNOX
ON 33 RECEPTIONS
DEL’SHAWN PHILLIPS
OPPONENT
Record (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten)
RECEIVING YARDS
ON 23 RECEPTIONS
DATE
ON 133 ATTEMPTS
Lovie Smith vs. Jeff Brohm In the second week of the season, Lovie Smith’s Illinois squad got the best of Western Kentucky, a team that was led by Jeff Brohm last year. Then, Brohm took the Hilltoppers to a Conference USA championship and an 11-3 season. Now, he has taken over the Big Ten strugglers — one of Illinois’ primary competitors — and is looking to reinvigorate the football program at Purdue. So far, his short tenure has yielded better results than Smith’s has at Illinois. Purdue, like Illinois, is within reach of a bowl game if it wins out, but at 3-5 and with road games at Iowa and Northwestern ahead, it would be difficult. Though Smith and Co. would surely be pleased with any road win, this game is marked a mustwin for the Boilermakers, who are 12.5 point favorites at home. Like Smith, Brohm spent time in the NFL — but as a player — and he also has history at Illinois. It was Brohm who gave Nathan Scheelhaase the keys as Illinois’ quarterback coach under Ron Zook in 2010 and 2011. On Saturday, two coaches similar in age and background — Brohm also played for the Buccaneers and Smith coached them — will battle for the label of not Big Ten bottomfeeder.
ON 50 CARRIES
ON 67 CARRIES RICKY SMALLING
909 YARDS
MATCHUPS
SACKS
4 SACKS
Record (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten)
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ON SPORTS
Illinois athletics heating up just in time for Christmas NCAA tournament. The relationship that fans have with the volleyball team is just like the relationship you have with your grandma. You know you are going to get something, it is just a matter of if you are really going to like it or not.
COLE HENKE SPORTS EDITOR
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alloween is officially over, which means it is officially Christmas. Don’t try to tell me differently. This is how this works, and my mind will not be changed. If you are an Illinois sports fan, you have another reason to be excited apart from the normal jolliness that comes with the Christmas season. There are a lot of teams at the University of Illinois that are ready to bring Christmas cheer.
Men’s basketball
Football
I’m starting with football because they are the most unique case. Right now, pretty much the only thing Lovie Smith’s team has given out are IOUs. That is OK though, because everybody knew it would be a while before the Illini football team would be giving out a lot of gifts. It is your friend that doesn’t have enough money for gifts right now, but you know that very soon they are going to break through and have enough money to be slinging presents left and right. That is Illinois football. Currently, Illinois football is also that friend that you’ve drifted apart from recently, so you aren’t expecting any presents
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NEW FACILITY sports medicine, training and locker rooms will all be a part of the building’s new features. “Man, you want to take a trip down memory lane, (the facilities at the University of California) were nowhere near like that,” said defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson. “I think the guys are really gonna like it and it’s really gonna help us.” Nickerson said some recruits really take into account what resources and facilities will be around them for the next four years of their lives. Smith was asked about the renderings during his press conference, which put a smile on his face. “Recruiting is a lot about facilities and what’s in front of athletes when they come on your campus,” Smith said. “Once we get our new facility completed, it’s going to be a showcase that has to help our overall plan for how we’re bringing our football program back.”
Defense takes a step forward against Wisconsin
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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith looks out over the field during the game against Wisconsin. Sports Editor Cole Henke compares Illinois sports teams to family members during the holidays.
from them and therefore you aren’t planning on giving them anything. This football season has been a trying one for fans. They have seen three different quarterbacks, a load of injuries and a massive freshman class that hasn’t quite been able to play at a consistently high level for the Illini to win games in the Big Ten. But, with their season winding down, the Illini have a few winnable games Crawford said the defense approached practice last week with the right mindset and proved its capabilities against the Badgers. Phillips said he was also pleased with the unit’s performance Saturday, especially its run defense. “After watching the Minnesota film, we saw a few guys get off gaps or not keep their assignment,” Phillips said. “So we had to be more focused, and that’s all it came down to (against Wisconsin).”
Foster happy with his situation
Running back Kendrick Foster received his first start since Week 1’s matchup against Ball State. Foster said he is going to try making an impact when he is fortunate enough to receive playing time. The senior rushed 15 times for 66 yards and a touchdown against Wisconsin. “I don’t make the decisions,” Foster said. “My teammates are great. Mike (Epstein)’s great. Reggie (Corbin)’s great. Ra’Von (Bonner)’s great. So they’re gonna put the best person in that situation to win, but I’m just taking it by stride and taking advantage of every opportunity I get.” Freshman Epstein is out for the year with a leg injury, while Bonner, also a freshman, was held out of last week’s game with a head injury. Foster said he doesn’t know if he will get the start next week, but said everyone on the team has been supportive of him this season. “My teammates know I’m a great running back and great person,” Foster said. “They just tell me to continue to work. They’ve all been encouraging me to stay at it and continue to believe in (myself).”
Illinois’ defense limited the Wisconsin offense to 24 points and held Big Ten leading rusher Jonathan Taylor in check throughout the game. Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook was held to just 135 yards. Linebackers Dele Harding and Del’Shawn Phillips returned to action from injuries, recording a combined 20 tackles. Defensive lineman James Crawford said having the two back was a nice addition to the defense. “Those two guys are very hard-nosed coming downhill at you,” Crawford said. “They help with double teams off the inside guy and also help fill gaps.” gasick2@dailyillini.com
left. Actually, if it wasn’t for those Grinches over at Ohio State, the Illini would have a shot in every game to finish out the season. I am not saying it will win, all I am saying is that the Illinois football team might just be that friend that surprises you with a gift this holiday season.
Volleyball
The Illinois volleyball team is ready to give out
some great presents as it gets ready for Christmas. This is a team that has tons of holiday spirit. On Halloween, they all came to practice in costume, including coach Chris Tamas. The Illini are ranked No. 25 in the nation and are sixth in the Big Ten. After the Big Ten season is over and the conference ceases beating up on each other, the Illini have the capability to gift their fans with a run in the
This is the big one. Illini fans are looking at this basketball team as if he is the Jolly Ole’ Saint Nick himself. This new era of Illinois basketball has been hyped beyond belief, just like Christmas morning is every year. Every Christmas there are tons of new toys at every store, and this year there are tons of new players on this Illinois roster. Fans have no idea which ones will be the best ones, but they are excited for every single one of them. When you were little, you expected the most from Santa Claus every Christmas, just as fans are expecting the most from the Illinois basketball team this year. Fans have their list. At the top of that list is a tournament appearance. I guess it really just depends on if Brad Underwood checks it twice.
Women’s basketball
If I had to compare the women’s basketball team to one family member during Christmas time, it would be your little niece or nephew. The one that is 5 years old and gets you the most pointless gift but you love
it anyway just because they thought of you. The women’s basketball team has been in a huge rough patch the past several years, and it is by no fault of the players. Now, the program has been reset. By no means should Illini fans be expecting something incredible from this team. They should be happy just to get something. When your niece or nephew gives you that gift, you return the favor with a gift that they are going to love. It is time for Illinois women’s basketball to get some love. The program has gone through way more than its fair share of struggles.
Wrestling
This will be the last sport I cover. I know there are way more, but I just can’t fit all of them into this one column. The Illinois wrestling team needed to be in here, though, because it has by far the easiest comparison to make out of every team. The wrestling team is that aunt or uncle who takes you to the store to buy exactly what you want. That right there is Isaiah Martinez. He is too good. He pretty much guarantees that the Illini faithful will get the best presents, just like that aunt or uncle who takes you to get your own presents. Nobody knows exactly what you want more than yourself. @cole_Henke cehenke2@dailyillini.com
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Illini were able to secure a solid win before heading into the final stretch is definitely promising. or even give off a bad rep, So, what should you considering Indiana State expect this Friday in has had some rough seaCharleston? sons over the past few It looks like this could be years, but it is nothing to the game where the Illini worry about. It was the first really put it all together. game action with UnderThis is still just an exhibiwood’s new system, and tion, but with the season playing without the full starting on Nov. 10, the roster certainly hurt the team will look to really Illini as well. Indiana State kick it into high-gear and might not be the toughest get some momentum going opponent, but this game before the season officially doesn’t really concern me starts. at all in the grand scheme Contrary to the previous of things. scrimmages, this will be The Vanderbilt game was the closest to a full-speed a bit of a different story, as game, and the teams will Underwood and Co. were certainly be giving it their able to bust out the full all. lineup for the first time in This is just an educatgame action. Reports from ed guess, but the starting Werner said that the Illini lineup looks to be along won by 10, and that many the lines of Te’Jon Lucas, of the new faces had big Mark Smith, Mark Alstork, games. Leron Black and Michael While it is hard to get a Finke. Those five will likely great read of who did what get plenty of time together, considering stats were not working out any kinks that released, it is encouraging may have shown up in the to see that the new players previous scrimmages. That — as well as the veterans lineup gives Underwood — are adjusting to the new a great mix of size, speed style of play and are shapand scoring ability that will ing up just in time for the allow the Illini to attack start of the season. the rim at will. Not to menWhile it was still an exhi- tion they should be able to bition, and the results must create plenty of turnovers be taken with a grain of and start a lot of fast breaks salt, Vanderbilt was a tour- from their own end. nament team last season, With those five as the and have been a consensus projected starters, that pick to finish in the top-five leaves the likes of Trent of the Southeastern ConFrazier, Da’Monte Wilference this season. That is liams, Aaron Jordan, Kipa big step up from Indiana per Nichols and some of the State, and to see that the other young guys starting
BASKETBALL
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Q&A off to a solid start. This team is playing harder than any in the past decade, and it’s easy to see why players want to play for Brohm (see videos of throwing chairs).
However, the Boilers have stumbled in recent weeks, losing to both Rutgers and Nebraska, fighting through offensive struggles that Jeff Brohm teams are not accustomed to facing. The scheme is solid, and for the most part the play calling has been solid. The only thing miss-
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Illinois’ Michael Finke goes up for a hook shot during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
off on the bench. I see Frazier, Williams and Nichols as the first three guys off the bench, and they will also get plenty of minutes on Friday. Each offers a unique skill set that also plays well into Underwood’s style. Frazier will score in bunches while flashing his speed and athleticism on both sides of the court. Williams is already looking like a lock-down defender, and has a great finishing ability at the rim. Nichols can jump out of the gym and will be a monster on the glass this season. He will flash some strong
post moves, as well as the ability to stretch the floor from time to time. Together, they should get plenty of opportunities, and might even find themselves starting the game on some nights. So, in the final tune-up game, look for a more polished product of Underwood’s new system, and for all of the top guys to get their last adjustments in before the season starts. I expect Illinois to win big, and it’s all in the name of a great cause.
ing is the athletes to thrive within the Jeff Brohm system, and quite frankly, Purdue doesn’t have those guys. Until Brohm gets his own class of recruits to Purdue, his offense will hamstrung.
and rationale?
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I think the Boilers will win this game, semi-comfortably. Then again, I thought that the past two weeks as well. I’ll take the Boilers, 24-14. sports@dailyillini.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’s 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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SATURDAY, NOV. 4
Alumnus Talk: Caleb Weiss on Terrorism
NIMISHA SINGH THE DAILY ILLINI
Manager Jun Zhao prepares a meal in the kitchen of Ozu Ramen, located in Champaign. The workers will come in hours before open every morning to make Ozu’s authentic, quality ramen.
Ozu Ramen: good ‘til the last drop BY SAN KIM CALENDAR EDITOR
Leaning too heavily onto the fact that their foods are exotic, many Asian restaurants in the United States erroneously believe that they can easily attract American customers. They are disinclined to invest in their foods as well, free from criticisms from Asian locals well-versed in their foods. Ozu Ramen is perhaps the last outpost of genuine Japanese ramen in Champaign-Urbana. “There weren’t any ramen chefs (around campus); well, there (were), but we wanted to bring authentic ramen to the U of I campus,” said Jun Zhao, the manager of Ozu Ramen, describing how his place came to be. Not only did authentic Japanese-style ramen not exist around campus, it was also a tricky one to recreate, due to instant noodles’ reputation as “gakusei ryori” (instant noodles’ Japanese nickname, which translates into “student’s cuisine”). Instant ramen’s affordability seems to have dissuaded some people from spending a decent amount of money for a bowl of ramen. Especially for college students, who are used to getting $3 Nissin cup noodles, $12 ramen at Ozu can come across as a luxury. Despite Ozu Ramen’s accommodating lunch menu, which is a couple of dollars cheaper and comes
with one chashu (sliced stewed pork) instead of two, there is still a lurking suspicion against Ozu’s “costly” ramen. “There are a lot of people who come here and ask, ‘What’s the difference between this ramen or the one we get as instant ramen?’” Zhao said. Of course, making ramen requires a lot more craftsmanship than making instant noodles. In fact, it is a back-breaking task accompanied by eight to nine hours of boiling soup and slicing fresh homemade chashu every day. “Workers come in (to the restaurant) at 7 a.m. to start making the soup,” Zhao added. Even before Ozu Ramen’s launch, a lot of work was done to make the best ramen in Champaign-Urbana. Zhao testified to the amount of effort Ozu Ramen has put, saying, “There are a lot of ramen places in Chicago. Before opening, I know one of the owners literally went to every ramen store in Chicago to try everything out to see what she liked and what she didn’t like.” Courtesy of the owner’s punctilious attitude, the business has been flourishing as soon as it opened. As a manager who works on the ground, Zhao points to “tonkatsu” (pork-bone flavored broth) and “tonkatsu black” (the first two items on the menu) as the source of Ozu Ramen’s success. However, Zhao remarked that the business also
proved to be very unpredictable in terms the number of customers every day. “On a Monday, it can be as busy as weekends. It’s really hard to predict when we’re gonna be busy and when it’s gonna be a slow day,” Zhao said. Nevertheless, Ozu Ramen boasts a consistent fan base, but many people think the hype for the place died out, given how long people had to wait in line when it opened. After all, we are talking about a restaurant which even had to undergo a temporary closedown facing an unexpectedly high demand. To overcome the alleged stagnancy, Ozu Ramen is working on new recipes, which will be out sooner or later. “A lot of people have been asking when the new menus are coming out, but we don’t want to serve something that isn’t up to our expectation,” Zhao said. Momofuku Ando, the inventor of cup noodles, once said that noodles might bring world peace. This is not a hyperbole, especially with great ramen places such as Ozu Ramen. In cold weather like recent days, a bowl of ramen at Ozu can at least bring you inner peace. Most importantly, after a bowl of ramen at Ozu, you will realize the importance of drawing a distinction between instant noodles and ramen.
Genome Day
6-7 p.m. Armory 345 Free, all ages ACDIS alumnus Caleb Weiss has spent his life tackling persistent terrorism in Africa. Check out what he experienced in Niger and for what institutions and organizations he has worked.
Noon-4 p.m. Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, 346 N. Neil St., Champaign Free, all ages Join the science learning activities that display concepts of environment, ecology, energy use, DNA and evolution in an approachable format.
Mercadito for #UIUCAyuda
Unleash the Beast
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Illini Union $1-$6, all ages Spanish for “little market,” this mercadito’s purpose is to raise funds for affected communities in Puerto Rico, Mexico and other Latin American countries from the recent natural disasters. Hot chocolate, flan, bracelets and stickers will be available for purchase.
9th Annual C-U Folk & Roots Festival
Nov. 2-Nov. 4, all-day event Various venues across Urbana $20 for single-day passes, $40 for all festival events The ninth annual C-U Folk & Roots Festival is taking place in downtown Urbana. The weekend will be filled with an astonishing array of performances, dances, workshops, jams, storytelling, family activities and more.
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Shole Zard on the Quad!
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Main Quad, 607 S. Free, all ages Join the Iranian Cultural Association this Friday to try traditional Persian snacks and tea to beat the cold weather. Get both shole zard and chai for only $4.
Illinois Modern Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Foellinger Great Hall, 500 $4-$10, all ages The Illinois Modern Ensemble focuses on contemporary and experimental music. Concerts feature compositions by prominent artists such as Augusta Read Thomas and Steve Reich, as well as new works by students and faculty members.
10 p.m. The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana 18+, $15 (wristband payment in the
door before 11 p.m.), $20 (with wristband, arriving after 11 p.m.), $20 (without wristband (even if it’s before 11 p.m.)
This event will feature music by DJ Ollie, as well as performances by Prism Kru, Daily Center, KMX and Dance2XS UIUC.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Cheese Pairings Class
1-3 p.m. Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, 4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign $35, 21+ Learn a bit about cheese styles and how best to pair them with wine, beer, jams, honeys, pickled vegetables and fruits. Give your mouth a gustatory treat!
Confronting Racism Head On: Examining Race Relations Portrayed by Hollywood’s “Get Out” 2-4 p.m. The McKinley Foundation, 809 S. Fifth St., Champaign Free (suggested donation $5), all ages As part of its goal to promote social justice and diversity, the McKinley Foundation welcomes you to watch the film “Get Out,” a movie that addresses race relations in the U.S. film industry.
Young Concert Artists Winner: Nathan Lee, Piano
3 p.m. Krannert Center of the Performing Arts, Foellinger Great Hall Salon $5-$10, all ages Listen to the Young Concert Artists winner, Nathan Lee, on piano at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. There will be renditions of Bach’s “Partita No. 4 in D Major,” Mozart’s “Adagio for piano in B minor,” Chopin’s “Sonata No. 3 in B minor” and much more.
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Julien Baker performs at The Accord in downtown Champaign on Feb. 18, 2017. Her new album, “Turn Out the Lights,” was released on Friday and contains several rich and emotional tracks.
‘Turn Out the Lights’ shows Baker’s emotional baggage tively quiet dynamically, “Rejoice” explodes with a buzz factor: bombastic ending boasting Best tracks: “Appointments,” a huge vocal performance. “Sour Breath,” “Televange- Baker’s voice is so human, list,” “Happy To Be Here” and the way it quivers and “Know my name and all shakes on this track espeof my hideous mistakes, but cially spoke to me. I rejoice, I rejoice,” Julien Upon hearing the lead Baker triumphantly shouts singles for “Turn out the on the track “Rejoice” Lights,” I was a little confrom her 2015 debut album cerned that this human “Sprained Ankle.” feeling was disappearing The quote, saying so from Baker’s music. Both much with so little, per“Appointments” and “Turn fectly embodies Baker as a out the Lights” are beautiwhole; a musician who is at ful songs, but the more protimes cripplingly self-aware duced and clean feel of them but remains intact due to rubbed me the wrong way a her unwavering fury and little bit. desire. But with more time, I This desire, so present absolutely fell head over in Baker’s heart, is plasheels for both of these tered all over her vocals on songs. This is because the track as well. With the “Turn out the Lights” has beginning and middle of a whole lot underneath its the track remaining relasurface. BY GRIFFIN BOYLE BUZZ WRITER
While the record does lack the less produced and human feel of “Sprained Ankle,” it undoubtedly does a better job creating a haunting atmosphere. “Sprained Ankle” felt cozy and so familiar to me, but this record feels dark in every sense of the word. The music cuts through you so much harder than before, even if it is not necessarily as welcoming. In addition to this, it holds a far denser lyrical passage. This is very present on the album cut “Televangelist.” The song takes on religion and how it interacts with Baker’s tendencies of self-condemnation. A deep and haunting passage, it is hard not to feel shaken to the core after this one. “Sour Breath” is also especially dense lyrically, as
it mostly portrays a defeated protagonist. As Baker repeats the phrase “The harder I swim, the faster I sink,” it’s clear that she sees that even if you try you are destined for failure. Almost as if the universe is against you. In an environment as high-stress as college, I need songs like this and artists like Baker to remind me that it is ok to feel cheated, detached, or even disconnected at times. “Happy to be Here” and “Hurts Less” are also favorites of mine because they add so much to the arc of the record. While on songs like “Sour Breath” and “Shadowboxing” Baker feels lost and is searching for approval, the former two songs feel like the script is starting to flip.
“Happy to be Here” may seem very in sync with the way the record is sequenced as it seems like a mark of confidence in a way. As Baker says, “Well I heard there’s a fix for everything, then why, then why, then why then why not me?” I can’t help but feel she is realizing that perhaps there is some light coming rapidly, approaching her tunnel. After saying “Maybe it’s all gonna turn out all right. Oh, I know that it’s not, but I have to believe that it is” on the opening track “Appointments,” it appears she is reopening the question of why can’t she be happy rather than accepting her fate. This is only confirmed to me on “Hurts Less,” a track that delves into the benefits of confiding in others. While it may be hard to reach out
to people, Baker admits, in the end, it does always make things hurt a little less. A sentiment I’m sure everyone can agree with. At the end of the day, Julien Baker completely brought my doubts to shame with this record. The more produced sound does lack some of the comfortability of its predecessor, but the darker atmospheres and haunting lyrics sucked me right in. All this coupled with improved arrangements and new additions of piano and strings into her sound make this record one you cannot miss. But before you listen, make sure to get your Kleenex ready and find a bed to lay on. I promise you will have a splendid time. gsboyle2@readbuzz.com
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George Clooney’s ‘Suburbicon’ does disservice to Coen brothers BY BILL TAYLOR BUZZ WRITER
buzz factor: Joel and Ethan Coen are two of the greatest working screenwriters … as long as they also direct. They didn’t direct the turgid biopic “Unbroken” and the lame comedies “Crimewave” and “Gambit” for good reason. There was hope that George Clooney, who’s acted in four Coen brothers films, might break the curse by directing “Suburbicon.” Not only has Clooney failed to make a good movie, he’s made one of the worst films of the year. The Coens wrote “Subur-
bicon” in 1986. It’s easy to see how the film’s story is almost identical to that of “Fargo,” but “Suburbicon” is a totally lesser work. As the film opens, two thugs have invaded the home of Gardner Lodge (Matt Damon), and chloroformed him, his paralyzed wife Rose (Julianne Moore), their son Nicky (Noah Jupe) and Rose’s twin, Margaret (also Moore). Gardner is a prototype for the Jerry Lundegaard character from “Fargo,” a putupon schmuck whose getrich-quick scheme leads him to greater violence. But Lodge had pathos, while Lundegaard is a one-
dimensional monster. Damon lets his paunchy physique do most of the acting. Julianne Moore has even less to work with despite her two characters. Rose dies before she can make an impression. All Margaret has is a vaguely suspicious demeanor and a breathy voice. Asking a great actress like Moore to do so little is a total waste. The only actor who rises above the script is Oscar Isaac, playing an insurance investigator on Lodge’s tail. He’s clearly having a ton of fun going toe-to-toe with Damon and Moore, and for his five minutes on screen, the film isn’t tedious.
The Coens’ original script is problematic, but Clooney has no feel for the Coens’ brand of dark comedy. He plays everything so stodgy that he can’t even get a laugh out of Damon peddling away from danger on a child’s bike. But Clooney’s biggest misstep is the change he makes to the Coens’ script. Clooney and writing partner Grant Heslov were going to make a movie about the Myers family, a real-life black family whose move into the white neighborhood of Levittown, Pennsylvania, was met with violent resistance by the townsfolk. The plot combination is a nightmare to watch.
The main plot is a dark farce, while the subplot has the self-serious earnestness of a bad Norman Rockwell painting. The movie never recovers from the tonal whiplash between the plots. The Lodges live next door to the Myers family, but for how much they react to the riots at the Myers’ house, they might as well live on another planet. If this is supposed to be a commentary on white suburban dwellers ignoring black suffering, it’s a failure, especially because the family disappears from the movie for long stretches, and the violent chanting of their tormentors is mostly literal
background noise. But worst of all is that they are depicted as having no personality beyond their stoicism. They have little to no lines or screen time. These “real people” are blank avatars for Clooney’s point. It’s almost impressive how Clooney ruins every element of “Suburbicon,” turning a film that would have been merely mediocre into a miscalculation for the ages. It doesn’t work as a satire, dark comedy, serious look at racism, or narrative in general. Even “Unbroken” worked better than this. wt2@readbuzz.com
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