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Shots fired at Urbana house party according to the report. The offenders proceeded to rob the two witnesses of their personal property. “As the robbery was being committed, several people from the house party came outside, and the offenders began shooting,” wrote Lt. Richard Surles of the Urbana Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. One gunshot entered the house and struck one of the two women. The police declined to provide additional comments. Those with information or video/camera footage of the incident are encouraged to contact the Urbana Police Department at (217) 384-2320. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers and leave a tip at (217) 373-8477. KENYON EDMOND THE DAILY ILLINI The investigation is A police car is parked in front of 804 W. Springfield Ave. Early Sunday morning, offenders robbed two attendees and shot two ongoing. estimated fatalities estimated injuries

BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY NEWS EDITOR

Two people suffered gunshot wounds after multiple shots were fired at a house party on the 800 block of West Springfield Avenue Sunday morning. Officers received calls about a shooting around 2:04 a.m., according to an Urbana Police Department press release, and arrived at the location shortly after. A 21-year-old female University student is being treated for a not life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg, and a 23-year-old Champaign woman has a not life-threatening gunshot wound to the back. Upon investigation, officials said at least five offenders attempted to enter the house party, which police estimated to have around 200 people in attendance at the time, but they were denied entry. Two people were witnesses to the denied entry, burszty2@dailyillini.com

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others. The 21-year-old woman who was shot has undergone surgery and is stable, according to a report. The 23-year-old woman’s condition is critical, but stable, as of 10:20 a.m. on Sunday.

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On a clear night, the brightness of a nuclear strike on Chicago would cause permanent retinal damage to anyone looking directly at it, even 150 miles away in Champaign-Urbana. During the Cold War, the amount of nuclear weapons on both sides was so vast that metropolitan areas as small as ChampaignUrbana were thought of as potential targets for the Soviet Union. “I don’t know if there is reason to believe that targeting option has been eliminated.” said Cliff Singer, director of the University Program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, in an email. Now, nearly 30 years after the tense brinksmanship of the Cold War, Matthias Grosse Perdekamp, a core faculty member of the University program in Arms Control & Domestic and International Security, points to North Korea as the biggest nuclear threat to the United States. Despite its emaciated economy and small size, North Korea’s nuclear program has managed to cross technological boundaries to emerge as a fullyfledged nuclear power possibly capable of launching a

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nuclear attack against the continental United States. W hile North Korea sees its nuclear program as crucial in deterring a U.S. intervention and preserving its regime, Grosse Perdekamp believes North Korea would be unlikely to attack the U.S.; it would be a move that would almost certainly trigger the destruction of its own state.

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“I don’t think (a nuclear strike) has very much military meaning,” Grosse Perdekamp said. “As much pain and suffering as that is, the United States would easily survive and cut North Korea into pieces.” Though North Korea may not be itching to use its nuclear weapons, amid an atmosphere of increasing brashness and volatility, Frederick Lamb, a profes-

sor researching methods of estimating yields from nuclear detonations, worries a nuclear war caused by accident constitutes a growing risk for the United States. “There were so many occasions during the Cold War where we came within a whisker of all-out nuclear war because of mistake

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will seek the death penalty against Brendt Ch r istensen, according to a news release sent out Friday afternoon, which included the court filing. Christensen is charged w ith the kidnapping resulting in death of visiting Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang on June 9, 2017. The filing holds that the circumstances of the offense of kidnapping resulting in death, as charged in count one of the superseding indictment returned on Oct. 3, 2017, justify a death sentence, provided Christensen is found guilty. Prosecutors alleged that Christensen choked and sexually assaulted a

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Champaign police and University of Illinois Police Department are increasing enforcement of vehicles parking in the middle of a roadway. The announcement came in a news release sent out Fri-

day morning. This effort is a response to more vehicles using the center turn lanes or the middle of a roadway as a fast parking option. The increased frequency is seen on Green Street in the Campustown area, but officers will watch for violators

throughout the city. In Illinois, it is illegal to stop a vehicle in a traffic lane for any reason other than an accident or emergency. Parked vehicles in the center lane can impede the flow of traffic, possibly increasing the potential for motor vehicle acci-

dents and slow emergency responders. Violators may face a $120 ticket for parking in the center roadway, and any unattended vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense.

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woman in the ChampaignUrbana area in 2013, and that he expressed a “desire to be known as a killer.” A nother indictment returned against Christensen alleges he held Zhang against her will and used a cellular phone and Saturn Astra motor vehicle, which are both instruments of interstate commerce, to commit the kidnapping. In furtherance of the commission of the offense, the kidnapping resulted in the death of Zhang. The death sentence also follows factors that allege Christensen acted with intent against Zhang, and these intentional acts of violence resulted in her death. The government’s notice sets statutory factors that the offense was committed during another crime, being Zhang’s kidnapping, as well as being committed in an especially heinous, cruel or depraved manner, involving torture or serious physical abuse. These factors include that Christensen committed the offense after sub-

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University faculty gains travel support BY HAIPEI WU STAFF WRITER

The Office of the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation has issued travel support for University faculty to go to major universities in Israel and Mexico. Fifteen total week-long travel grants are open for faculties to apply, with the deadline for proposal on Jan. 31. The key areas of interest for the grant include, but are not limited to, cybersecurity, food and agriculture, health and wellness and entrepreneurship, according to its application page. Pradeep Khanna, associate vice chancellor for Corporate Relations and Economic Development, said the grant sits among a series of University programs to help students and faculty travel internationally and learn from their international experiences. But the main focus of the grant is to further research on globalization, he said. “The University is a very international university,” Khanna said. “By building new globalizations, (the grant) will lead to research on highly impactful topics, which are globally relevant.” The possible destinations of the travel grant include Weizmann Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University and Technion

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in Israel, and National Autonomous University of Mexico, Tecnologico de Monterrey and the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico. Khanna said the travel grant reflects one dimension of the University’s international policy, while furthering the four missions of the University: research, teaching, public engagement and economic development. According to Khanna, the travel grant, which must be completed prior to the end of summer, is issued by Edward Seidel, vice president for Economic Development and Innovation. “In the last year and a half, the president and the senior leaders of the University have visited Mexico and Israel, and had a

series of conversations with their counterparts in major universities in these two countries about building research on globalization,” Khanna said. Khanna said he hopes that faculty will not hesitate to take advantage of the grant, but is reluctant to make any predictions on its influence. Kanad Sarkar, freshman in engineering, said he thinks the grant reflects the University’s international policy in general. “From what I’ve seen, the University has always taken a huge stance toward connecting the world globally,” he said. “If it benefits the students or professors in the University, it’s fine by my book.” Cady Sommer, freshman in DGS, said the grant sounds interesting

because it explores the notion of diversity. “We can learn a lot from these countries,” she said. “I think it would be cool to see what kind of experience (the faculty) would get from visiting those countries.” Khanna said hopefully the grant will lead to the strengthening of existing globalization efforts as well as the development of new ones. “The overall message of the grant is that international globalization researchers are important, and the University values these researchers and wants to support them to every extent possible,” he said. hwu61@dailyillini.com

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NUKE or misunderstanding,” Lamb said. “There’s a lot of actions being taken on both sides, but particularly on the U.S. side now, which ratchet up the tension and ratchet up the possibility of accident.” Without the capacity to damage the United States’ milita r y capabilities, Grosse Perdekamp believes any North Korean strike would likely be aimed at a major civilian center. “Ch ic ago cer t a i n ly would be at risk,” Grosse Perdekamp said. If a nuclear attack on Chicago did occur, while a mushroom cloud blossomsed over Chicago, an electromagnetic pulse would swell through the area, destroying communication satellites, crippling the power grid and shredding communication and transportation lines. A southward breeze could carry fallout as far as Champaign-Urbana, with

radioactivity rendering the area so toxic it would make the area uninhabitable and farming impossible for up to a decade, said Grosse Perdekamp. Within days of a strike, supermarkets in Champaign-Urbana would empty of food, businesses would shut down and activity would freeze as America became enveloped by a haze of uncertainty and confusion over the possibility of imminent strikes, Lamb said. Grosse Perdekamp predicts a nuclear strike on Chicago would have grueling economic impacts for Champaign-Urbana as well. “The economic impact would be humongous,” Grosse Perdekamp said. “I don’t think anyone has really estimated the damage, but if a major center like Chicago is destroyed, with all of its banking, trading, manufacturing, the economic damage must be hundreds of billions of dollars.” As Chicagoland con-

PARKING “We’re not seeking to go out and write a number of tickets, but do intend to use this enforcement to educate and seek voluntary compliance from drivers,” said Champaign

Police Lieutenant Mark Vogelzang. “Tickets, however, are an enforcement tool that we’ll use if we see the problem continuing.” Both police departments seek to encourage more people to park in metered parking available across campus and not far from Green Street, including

Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Wright streets. Delivery and car transportation drivers are also encouraged to find additional areas to park, like loading zones, alleys and side streets. “We are trying to remind people who park in the roadway as a convenience that it was never legal in

the first place, and it is a safety hazard for everyone involved,” said UIPD officer Tyrel Ledbetter. “That includes the drivers and people that call 911 and rely on emergency responders to be able to get to them quickly.” aflore14@dailyillini.com

RSO fair an opportunity for involvement BY NIANI SCOTT STAFF WRITER

The Registered Student Organization Involvement Fair will take place on Wednesday at the Illini Union, with over 100 organizations planned to be present at the event. RSOs, fraternities and sororities from across campus will be showcasing their organizations and encouraging new membership, said Dementro Powell, assistant director of student programs and activities, in an email. The fair is an opportunity for students to become more involved on campus and exposes them to groups that may interest them, Powell said. “Students develop quicker when surrounded by a support group,” Powell said. “Sometimes being in an organization can create a life-long connection, especially in the academic, preprofessional, fraternities and sororities.” Incoming students will have the opportunity to explore various organizations on campus through this event. “With regards to transfer/study abroad students, who may be coming in now without a ‘Quad Day’ to sign up for activities, the Involvement Fair offers an opportunity to integrate into the UIUC community, which vulsed in the aftermath of a nuclear attack, Grosse Perdekamp expects areas like Champaign-Urbana would be expected to take in a wave of refugees, many likely suffering from the effects of radiation and left devoid of financial support. Lamb speculates that a strike could also trigger cataclysmic political changes as fear and uncertainty generated from a nuclear conf lict would cause an increase in police powers, while concern for security swelled and the government’s grip tightened. “A limited attack by terrorists or by another country cannot really destroy democracy in our country, but we can do it to ourselves by acting on fear,” Lamb said. “It took 10 years or more for people to evaluate some of the extreme measures that were taken after 9/11. If that happened after 9/11, you can imagine how much more it might happen after a largescale attack.” Though Champaign-

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An outside look of the Illini Union on Oct 3, 2016. The RSO Involvement Fair will take place on Wednesday, and feature many organizations that students can get involved in.

greatly helps their sense of belonging,” said Mike Duong, senior in engineering and president of Adventure Club, in an email. Adventure Club takes expeditions around campus in search for places that are fun to visit. “Being involved in something not strictly academic helps foster a sense of fellowship, and it can definitely help with a general sense of fulfillment,” Duong said. There are RSOs to fill

everyone’s interests, and if it doesn’t exist, the University’s resources make it easy to start one, he said. “I think it’s important to be in a RSO because it’s a good way to meet people and break out of your shell,” said Shail Aamir, junior in chemistry and vice president of Delta Phi Omega Sorority. “All of my closest friends in college are because of DPO.” Duong said joining an RSO helped him learn “soft

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The new Einstein Bros. Bagels grab-and-go kiosk is up and running on the first floor of the Armory for students to get bagels and coffee on their way to class.

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Students walk on Greet Street on Wednesday. Illegal parking has increased on this street and throughout Champaign-Urbana. Police plan to implement measures to prevent this.

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Einstein Bros. Bagels opened up a new “grab-andgo” kiosk in the Armory. It is the fifth on-campus location as part of the partnership between the franchise and the University. The new location opened on the first day of classes this semester, adding to a series of new additions to the Armory. Marc Bralts, franchise owner of Einstein Bros. Bagels, confirmed the permanence of this location. The University put out a proposal request for an eatery in the Armory, which Einstein Bros. Bagels bid on and accepted. “We built it out, put all plumbing and power requirements there in partnership with the school,” Bralts said. “We’re in there for the long haul.” The kiosk features bagels and spreads, along with coffee and espresso drinks, but it is limited in what it can serve as the location does not bake food like its other locations. The kiosk will be open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location will not normally be open on the weekends, except in the case of special events. Bralts sees this location as a convenient asset for students and faculty who need a quick bite to eat. “People coming through the building or having a news@dailyillini.com

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class can stop in without having to leave the building and pick up something for breakfast or lunch,” Bralts said. Other campus locations include in the basement of the Illini Union, in the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science, in the College of Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building and near the intersection of University and Lincoln avenues. “We feel very integrated with campus,” Bralts said. Students have noticed and appreciated the convenience of this new location, including Anisha Prakash, graduate student in FAA. “The location is great. It’s close to my department.” Prakash said. “I would love to see a kiosk location in the Architecture Building since that is where I am mostly.” Prakash would like to see more variety in the types of food available around-campus buildings. “It would be good to have something selling pizza or sandwiches closer to where I am,” Prakash said. Daniel Vardy, freshman in Engineering, also likes the kiosk and would like to see similar options set up across campus. “It would probably be helpful to have a location on either the South Quad or the Engineering Quad,” Vardy said. “I’d like to see restaurants like Five Guys or Chipotle make a kiosk.”

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skills” pertaining to communication, socialization and leadership, which were not taught in his classes. “Joining an RSO has allowed me to develop and practice a lot of these social skills that I will be using in the future to communicate effectively in the workplace,” Duong said. “In addition to that, organizations serve as a sort of career network.” niani2@dailyillini.com

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PENALTY stantial planning and premeditation. Non-statutory factors in the notice not previously alleged assert the impact on Zhang’s family, friends and coworkers, Christensen’s dangerousness and lack of remorse, Zhang’s vulnerability due to her small stature and limited ability to speak English and Christensen’s alleged attempt to obstruct the investigation by making false statements, concealing the victim’s remains and sanitizing the crime scene. C h r i s t en s en was arrested and charged by criminal complaint on June 30, 2017, and he remains detained in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. Christensen’s trial date remains set for Feb. 27. aflore14@dailyillini.com

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Don’t let unproductivity ruin downtime SRIRAM KARUMBUNATHAN COLUMNIST

inter break was fantastic. I’m pretty sure most of us can agree. I went to India and visited a lot of my family. It was a joy being around those who I do not normally have the luxury of seeing, such as my little cousins, aunts and uncles. It really made my break that much more enjoyable because I am only able to see these family members once every two years. Since our time together is valuable and scarce, my family members were all trying to spend every minute with me that they could. It should have been a perfect break, yet for some reason I didn’t feel right about spending time without working or having nothing looming over my head. It may sound silly, but this gnawing feeling that came with not being busy nearly ruined my vacation. While I was cleaning up after my 2-yearold cousin who was running around, I slowly felt something turn in my stomach. I soon realized it was my mind telling me I wasn’t doing anything productive. During the

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semester, I had become so accustomed to constantly doing work and having more work to do that I could not go a few days

without being productive. When I say productive, I mean having some sort of goal in mind and finishing that goal within

a reasonable amount of time. During the semester, there is always something I must do, whether it be work or homework.

As the semesters have gone by, I’ve gotten accustomed to this busy schedule. This all finally hit over

my long winter break as I was spending my time relaxing instead of being constantly on the move. I had cleared up my schedule so I could take two weeks in India, yet when it finally came time to relax, I found myself still thinking about what had to be done when I got back home. This is not entirely a negative thing, as I’m better with managing my time than I was before college, but it did take away from my vacation quite a bit. I think once I get away from college, or at the very least undergrad, where hours are packed tight with work, I will adjust to having a set time to work and a set time to enjoy myself. It’s important to enjoy time away from work; it helps us recharge and reassess our values and goals. But right now, in the college environment, my mindset has shifted to adjust to my hectic schedule. It’s just one of the many things college has changed about me, and while it does help me with my coursework, I think it’s important to realize there should be times where we don’t need to do anything, and that is perfectly fine. Sriram is a junior in Engineering. karumbu2@dailyillini.com

‘Good’ and ‘bad’ professors: Don’t judge instructors by faulty standards our friends for an hour or so of learning helps provide an LUCAS OSWALD environment free of distracCOLUMNIST tion, not only to you but also to those around you. Additionally, there have been syllabus week scientific studies that have draws to a close, shown that students who do many of us find not have access to technoloourselves stuck wondering gy during class perform betjust what kinds of profester on exams. sors we have this semester. There is nothing more Will they be “good?” jarring than the ring of a Will they be “bad?” Some cellphone or more distractof them might allow us the ing than the people next to freedom to send as many you crushing virtual can“#bored” Snapchats as dies on their phones. It can we want, and some might break the concentration of adhere to a strict ban on even the most motivated cellphones. Will they lecstudents. ture until the world ceases So, though a hassle and to spin or force us to face the maybe even a bit intimihorror of active participadating, when a professor tion? There will be profeswants a cellphone-free lecsors who believe in drownture hall, it’s for the best. ing students in homework You will probably find that and those who do exactif your phone no longer ly the opposite, trying to provides a distraction, the squeeze in one 15-page, annoying droning that emamake-or-break-your-grade nates from your professor essay into the semester. while you scroll through All of these questions rat- your Twitter feed might tle around in our heads as actually form understandwe ponder how the semesable English words. ter will turn out. But what In your college career, makes a professor “good” you won’t like all of your or “bad?” And yes, despite professors. You might not the constant verbal assaults even like any of them. But of doubters suffered by my that doesn’t make them ears, there are bad teach“bad” teachers. ers, just as there are bad “Bad” professors all have students. one thing in common: Their With the majority of the first priority isn’t teachteaching methods listed ing their students, it’s getabove, the middle ground ting paid. Professors who do remains the least abhorrent, with the extremes leaving much to desire. It is often the most merciful for professors to lecture some while still leaving an opening for participation, for them to give multiple assignments without overloading students. “Good” professors will Lax cellphone policy usually find themselves tra- • versing that middle path, somewhere between the • Never takes attendance two boundaries of these topics. • Brings donuts every However, with some Friday things, the adoption of an extreme policy might have a positive effect on the learn- • Final isn’t cumulative ing atmosphere. While intimidating, disconnecting from our mobile devices and

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Ansari didn’t misuse power entire night with Ansari. Throughout her story, there are various times she menCOLUMNIST tions feeling disturbed and uncomfortable with the chain of events that ultiwedish law states that mately led to her crying sex without verbal and during her car ride home. obvious consent can While one cannot take be considered rape. This away from the traumatizspurred the Dutch blocking night she must have chain company LegalThhad, there can also be an ings to develop an app argument defending Ansari allowing users to create from being labeled a sexual a sexual consent “form” assault predator. detailing what they are and There’s a certain disconare not comfortable with. nect within Grace’s story Co-founder Arnold Dan- that really doesn’t make it iels commented on the app, seem like what social media which is called LegalFling, slandered it as: a blatant saying it would allow people and disgusting misuse of to set “clear boundaries” power over a woman. and to avoid any gray areas. Grace faced something The idea of the app seems that no person should have ridiculous for making to go through, but from something so simple into the way she recounted it, it something as complicated seemed more like a night as it has become. How far that simply didn’t go her does one need to go to conway. She was looking fortinue into deeper relations, ward to her night with sexual and emotional, with Ansari. Given they were someone without crossing both involved in sexual any lines? activities, at one point, they Seeing celebrities facing appeared to be on the same sexual assault allegations page. has become an everyday They remained on the headline. But with the addi- same page until Ansari tion of accusations against pushed Grace outside of actor Aziz Ansari, the conher comfort zone, which is versation regarding the sub- when she starts to describe ject takes a different turn. Ansari’s series of actions The website Babe.net that almost seem cinematic. recently published a stoWhat’s important to ry that described a womnote, however, is that an’s uncomfortable sexual although Ansari is at fault encounter with Ansari. The here, placing him in the article kept her identity same boat as other offendhidden, referring to her as ers such as Harvey Wein“Grace,” and detailed her stein, Louis C.K. and Kevin SAKETH VASAMSETTI

Spacey is wrong. Ansari misinterpreted the signs Grace gave him to stop, no matter how obvious, and eventually left the situation before things got more out of hand. She made Ansari aware of her discomfort, and he apologized. It was a mature use of communication between two adults who made poor choices. What sets Ansari apart from others is there was no abuse of power in his encounter with Grace. In her recent New York Times article, Bari Weiss wrote, “Yes, Mr. Ansari is a wealthy celebrity with a Netflix show. But he had no actual power over the woman — professionally or otherwise.” Weiss goes on to say that placing him in the same group of Hollywood celebs who abused their power to gain sexual favors “trivializes” the #MeToo movement. And that’s where the movement should hit a standstill and reassess. Again, the question comes up: How far does one need to go to make sure all sides are happy in order to pursue a further relationship with someone? At this point, using an app to create a contract doesn’t seem like such a crazy idea. Saketh is a sophomore in LAS. ssv2@dailyillini.com

not make the effort to truly educate the pupils in their care, who do not provide the resources for their students to succeed, those can truly be dubbed “bad” teachers. Luckily, these individuals are few and far between. While the bulk of professors have yet to perfect their craft, I have to believe that most of them do care and do give access to the necessary resources needed for success. While a specific policy of one of your instructors might initially elicit dread, ask yourself honestly if the protocol might be for the best. Is this the sort of action a “good” professor would take? Is this instructor invested in my education and my academics as much as I am? Could this possibly help me to learn or help me to develop important skills in the long run? The next time you think of using the term “good” or “bad” to define one of your professors, you should at least analyze the motives behind their methods to ensure the fairness of your assessment. Often you will find that those instructors previously classified as “bad” may have had too harsh a judge. Lucas is a sophomore in Engineering. loswald2@dailyillini.com

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Student aids countries through UI programs BY MARISSA PLESCIA STAFF WRITER

Gra nt R icha rd son, senior in LAS, traveled the world since he was a child. His mother worked for United Airlines, so he had the unique opportunity of traveling with her. Now that he’s older, he’s still traveling, but with a new passion in mind: social change. Richardson is a global studies major with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. His studies focus on helping impoverished areas, where he acts as a supportive resource for nonprofits through his work at Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations. Richardson has been to about 15 countries, he said. Recently, he had the opportunity to study abroad in Kenya and intern in China and Johannesburg, South Africa. But instead of going to the tourist areas, he likes to fully engage in the culture. “I like to really immerse myself in the places I’m living,” Richardson said. “That’s the kind of travel I like, having the opportunity to live in a place and see what it’s like to be a local to an extent.” Richardson said Kenya is his favorite country he’s ever been to. His program lasted 10 weeks in a rural area where he helped provide financial stability. In Kenya, he applied his studies from school in a developing country where he did enterprise development and worked in a children’s home. He said one of his favorite memories while being there was helping a younger couple develop a shoe

company. While a relatively simple business, Richardson sat with the couple and discussed business plans and long-term goals. “Having that discussion with them and acting more as a facilitator rather than an interpreter was a really valuable experience,” he said. On campus, Richardson is involved with several RSOs, one of which is Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, a consulting organization of different nonprofits. He first joined the organization as a freshman, but now he is one of the managing partners and presidents. He aims to help build student interest and participation in these nonprofits. “I wanted to learn more about the different actors that drive social change,” Richardson said. “And when I saw the opportunity to join a group that solely focused on providing support to local nonprofit sectors, I jumped on board.” Franco Mariani, senior in Business, is one of the partners at the consulting organization. He said Richardson is a great leader and a great influence on the organization. “He brings great knowledge about the nonprofit community that a lot of people don’t necessarily know about,” Mariani said. “Being able to leverage his knowledge and learn from him throughout our engagements is beneficial to all members and in turn becomes beneficial to all our clients.” Richardson is also part of Illinois Enactus, which

“When you jump in headfirst to the things you don’t really want to do, that make your palms a little sweaty, maybe you start to shake a little bit. Those are the opportunities that will ultimately allow you to grow and become the person you want to be.” GRANT RICHARDSON SENIOR IN LAS

implements projects to help the Champaign-Urbana community. This past semester, Richardson gave a TED Talk about his social work. He also discussed reasons people should get involved in their communities and how they can take advantage of these opportunities. He said it was a very nerve-racking experience, but also a great opportunity. “Those I find are the best learning experiences,” Richardson said. “When you jump in headfirst to the things you don’t really want to do, that make your palms a little sweaty, maybe you start to shake a little bit. Those are the opportunities that will ultimately allow you to grow and become the person you want to be.” Jason Ho, senior in Business, has known Richardson since high school but works with him on campus through Illinois Enactus and several other projects. He said Richardson is an amazing person to work with. “He has this unique quality about himself where he’s sort of able to strike a really good balance between expressing his own ideas while also making sure all the other ideas are heard,” Ho said. After Richardson graduates, he will be moving to Houston to teach elementary school kids through Teach For America, a nonprofit organization committed to teaching in lowincome schools. It's an experience he said he is highly looking forward to. “I know I need experience at the ground level, working in an institution, specifically at an elementary school…I just know it’s going to be an incredible learning opportunity,” Richardson said. But what R ichardson will do after that, he said, he is unsure of at the moment. “I don’t want to tie myself to a goal because I’m not sure,” Richardson said. “I’m still learning. This is a space I've become increasingly more familiar with, and so through that learning, I’m identifying things that I’m interested in.” plescia3@dailyillini.com

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Grant Richardson, senior in LAS, has traveled to about 15 countries including Kenya, China and South Africa. In Kenya, he conducted enterprise development and worked in a children’s home. After graduation, he will teach elementary school kids in Houston through Teach For America.

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BY SARAH O’BEIRNE STAFF WRITER

It was a night of witchcraft and wizardry as the Harry Potter Alliance held its annual Yule Ball. The third annual event took place Friday night at the I Hotel and Conference Center. This year the Harry Potter Alliance sold more than 350 tickets. The Yule Ball is inspired by “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” which is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Three wizarding schools come together to celebrate the Christmas season and those competing in the Triwizard Tournament, a magical contest between Beauxbetons Academy of Magic, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Durmstrang Institue, mentioned in the book. The event not only pays tribute to the series, but it also raises money for charity. Harry Potter Alliance President Holly Miller, junior in LAS, along with the executive board, chose the Syrian Refugee Crisis as this year’s recipient. They also chose Crisis Nursery, a charity from the Champaign-Urbana area focused on preventing child abuse and neglect. “It’s something that members of the (executive board) felt very strongly about. The money will help children and then also help our local community,” Miller said. Despite being held by a registered student organization, the event was open to the entire community,

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and tickets sold out weeks before the ball. Miller said there was a lot of interest from the community, and many people who don’t attend the University bought tickets. This included community member Jennifer King, who has attended the Yule Ball for the past two years. “I absolutely love attend-

ing an event with people who have the same love for Harry Potter,” King said. “I can tell what house some people are in by their colors or their accessories, and it’s nice to have this kind of camaraderie with a group.” In order to live up to fans’ expectations, Harry Potter Alliance Art Director Brandy Alley, senior in LAS, had

to create the grand experience based off the same high standards set by the Hollywood films. The Yule Ball followed a Harry Potter winter wonderland theme, and most of the decor was handmade by Alley and other club members. The colors kept to the same silver and blue col-

Alley said she hung up hundreds of snowflakes to the ceiling to help create the winter atmosphere. She also put together table centerpieces made of wooden books, which were painted silver and blue with the Harry Potter book titles. “I used to own an Etsy store where I made Hedwig lamps and Harry Potter lamp shades with book pages,” Alley said. “I’ve made wood burnt signs for Harry Potter and some small themed sketches.” Attendees were encouraged to dress formally, and many arrived in gowns. Along with dancing, the event had a photo booth, themed games and Harry Potter ornaments and wands for sale to raise additional money. Prior to the event, free ballroom dance lessons were held by the Illini Dancesport Competitive Ballroom Team to go along with the waltz danced in the movie. “Harry Potter is a huge part of my life. I have a Harry Potter tattoo and when I got married two summers ago we did an unbreakable vow with wands,” Alley said. But no matter whether they were University students or community members of any age, all attendees had one large connection: their love of Harry Potter. “I loved seeing how (the Harry Potter Alliance) combined their idea of Hogwarts with the books and brought it to life,” said Kayleigh Meinzen, senior in Engineering.

or scheme with lights and light-up Christmas trees adding to the ambiance. “The movie obviously went all out so it’s difficult to do that, but it’s similar to a prom,” Alley said. “People are crazy about it and always think that they could have done more, so I tried to put everything I got into this to meet people’s expectations.” sarajo2@dailyillini.com

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Decorations at the Yule Ball Friday night. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire,” the fourth book in the series, served as the theme for the night.

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SPORTS

WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS

Twins, students, Olympians

Retired rhythmic gymnasts live their lives as normal college students

BY GAVIN GOOD ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

At first glance, Monica and Jenny Rokhman might fool you. They are identical twins after all. There is more to them, though. They look like normal University students. You wouldn’t guess that they are retired Olympians. From an early age, the Rokhmans were full of energy, and they put it to good use. They found a passion for gymnastics and dedicated themselves to becoming prodigies. “We were always so active,

even when we were babies,” Jenny Rokhman said. “I taught (Monica) how to crawl out of a crib.” Specializing in rhythmic gymnastics — which relies on synchronization, tosses and acrobatic movements rather than the traditional five events of artistic gymnastics — the pair excelled and drew the attention of USA Gymnastics. To maximize their chances at making the national team, SEE ROKHMAN | 3B PHOTO COURTESY OF MONICA AND JENNY ROKHMAN

Jenny (left) and Monica Rokhman (right) pose at their gym in the Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield, Illinois, in January 2016. The twins compete in rhythmic gymnastics.

FOOTBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Two new additions to staff

Loss to Michigan extends losing streak

BY TATIANIA PERRY ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

On Friday, Illinois football head coach Lovie Smith named Rod Smith as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Lovie Smith hopes Rod Smith’s background, which includes 22 total years of coaching experience, the last six as co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Arizona, and 10 coaching appearances in bowl games, will bring a fresh look to the offense. “Rod Smith brings terrific and exciting offensive experience to our staff at Illinois,” Lovie Smith said in a press release. “His background and development of dual-threat quarterbacks and multiple-threat offenses is the direction we are going here. Rod has developed explosive quarterback play and offensive performance at each of his coaching stops.” In Rod Smith’s time with the Wildcats, he established a prolific offense, setting several single-game and season records. Last season, his Arizona squad finished with a 7-6 record and appearance in the Foster Farms Bowl. The offense averaged 41.3 points (No. 5 nationally), 309.3 rushing yards, 180.2 passing yards and 489.5 total yards (No. 12 nationally) per game. Rod Smith also coached quarterback Anu Solomon (2014-16) to the third-most passing touchdowns and fourth-most passing yards in Arizona history. Lovie Smith also hired Trinity Catholic coach Cory Patterson from St. Louis as the tight ends coach on Friday. Lovie Smith described Patterson as “an up-andcoming star in the coaching world”. @tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com

BY MEGHAN REST STAFF WRITER

Illinois is still chasing a win in the Big Ten after falling to No. 19 Michigan 42-86. After eight straight losses in the conference, Illinois is now 0-7 in the Big Ten and moves to 9-12 overall. Illinois hasn’t seen much success in the Big Ten. This was no different Saturday evening when the Illini faced off against their firstranked opponent during a two-game road stint. “You look at the score and it’s a frustrating thing,” coach Nancy Fahey said. “And that’s the thing I was trying to tell (the players), that you know the frustration took the better of us a couple of times in different situations.” The Wolverines outscored the Illini every quarter, but Illinois’ fate

was sealed after a 20-point performance from Michigan in the third period. Michigan outscored Illinois 4-to20 in the third quarter alone and shot about 86 percent from the field during the second half. There was an obvious change in the pace of the Wolverines’ game during the third quarter that set the Illini back, according to Fahey. “I thought the first two quarters were rolling— down 13, I think we played particularly well,” Fahey said. “But their defense was obviously (good) and we had a lot of problems with scoring.” The Illini resorted to a “2-3” zone offense, where a majority of scoring happens around the arc and

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Alex Wittinger shoots a jump shot during Illinois’ 67-55 loss to Michigan State on Tuesday. SEE W-BBALL | 3B Wittinger struggled against Michigan on Saturday.

HOCKEY

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Wisconsin cruises to easy win BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER

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Drew Richter fights off a Michigan State opponent to take the puck to the goal at the Ice Arena on Sept. 22, 2017. Illinois lost to Jamestown this weekend.

Jimmies sweep Illini BY DANIEL WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Illinois was swept at home for the first time this season after this weekend’s series against No.13 Jamestown. The first matchup between the two top-15 ranked teams was as tight as could be.

It came down to a shootout to see who would take Friday night’s win. Rookie Drew Richter was the last for the Illini (15-7-0-2) to retrieve the puck, searching for an opportunity to get one past Jimmie goaltender Tyson Brouwer and extend SEE HOCKEY | 3B

Over the past several games, the narrative has been the same for the Illinois men’s basketball team. It doesn’t know how to finish. Going into Friday ’s matchup with Wisconsin, Illinois had lost nine games by 10 points or less. This time around, the Illini struggled to even keep it close. They led for just 50 seconds in a 75-50 loss to the Badgers – dropping to 10-10 overall this season and 0-7 in the Big Ten. The team has now lost 12 consecutive games against Wisconsin. “I’m really, really disappointed with our effort,” head coach Brad Underwood said. “It wasn’t everybody, but our effort from certain guys was substandard.” Leron Black, like in most games this season, carried the offensive workload. He

scored in double figures for the 16th time this year and netted Illinois’ first bucket of the game on a turnaround jumper. He finished with 16 points and three rebounds. In the backcourt, Trent Frazier scored 11 points and dished out five assists. But he shot just 5-of-14 from the field and 1-of-5 from behind the arc. No other players scored in double figures for the Illini. Starting guard Mark Smith missed all five of his shot attempts and was held scoreless for the second time this season. Wisconsin’s defense caused problems for Illinois early and often. On the Illini’s first possession of the game, the Badgers forced them into a shot clock violation. It was the first of 14 turnovers on the night. Wisconsin totaled a season-high 10 blocks. Despite the rough offensive night, a few bright

spots — other than Black's performance — were the play of Greg Eboigbodin and Mark Alstork. Eboigbodin totaled eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and snagged five rebounds. Over his last five games, he’s averaged 7.4 points and shot 78.2 percent from the field. Alstork didn’t shoot the ball well – going 4-for11 from the field for nine points – but he crashed the boards and came up with a team-high 10 rebounds. “You get seven offensive rebounds from a wing (player) and that’s a big, big number,” Underwood said. “We challenged him and he responded. He’s playing awfully hard.” The Badgers were led by Brad Davison and Ethan Happ. Davison scored a team-high 18 points. Happ chipped in with 16 points to go along with 10 SEE M-BBALL | 3B

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Karen Howell performs her floor routine during Illinois’ meet against Michigan on Friday. The women’s gymnastics team is looking forward to the season, despite their loss against Wolverines.

Women lose, men win in gymnastics home openers BY GAVIN GOOD ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Kasey Meeks made history on vault Friday night, becoming the first Illini freshman gymnast to open her career with consecutive individual event titles since Kelsey Joannides in 2009. However it wasn’t enough to propel No. 21 Illinois to an upset victory over No. 3 Michigan, which came away with a 194.975-194.325 result. Three Illini gymnasts won four event titles, including sophomore Rae Balthazor, who won the all-around title and floor title, with scores of 39.100 and 9.875, respectively. It was her first time participating in all-around competition for the team. “She is a great competitor and performer,” said head coach Nadalie Walsh in a press release after the meet. “She has really thrown off all the chains and been very dominant in her positive mindset. I think it has been amazing to watch and it is so fun.” Balthazor credited her breakout performance to being filled with confidence as a result of consistent

encouragement from people like Walsh. “I am someone that needs people to tell me that they believe in me,” Balthazor said after the meet in a press release. “It helps me with my own confidence, and she has had a huge impact in the gym. She has had a huge impact in competing. It is a blessing.” Joining Balthazor and Meeks in titles was senior Bridget Hodan, who hit a 9.900 on beam. Illinois will attempt to rebound next weekend at Penn State on the road in University Park, Pennsylvania. The meet is slated to begin at 3 p.m. The men’s team also went up against top-notch competition over the weekend, but fared better. The No. 4-ranked Illini took down No. 9-ranked Arizona State by a wide margin on Saturday night, winning 407.700-387.700. Senior Bobby Baker led the team in front of the home crowd at Huff Hall, setting a nation-high score of 14.900 on vault. Baker won two other event titles as well, taking first on floor with a 13.700

and winning still rings with a score of 14.450. The Illini continued on to sweep the events for the night, with senior Harry McLellan claiming the title on pommel horse, scoring a 13.800 in what was the first title of his career. Former national champion Brandon Ngai finished behind him in second with a score of 13.750. In the last event of the evening, senior Tyson Bull scored a 14.250 to secure the sweep with a title on high bar. Head coach Justin Spring has yet to be satisfied with his team, despite early successes to start the season. His sights are set on winning more than just dual meets and event titles. “At the end of the day, we know where we need to be, and we know the milestones we need to be hitting along the way throughout our season to be in contention for winning a Big Ten Championship and winning a National Championship,” Spring said in a press release after the meet. “It should be a really good year for us and I’m just expecting a little more in terms of big routines and

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Jordyn Givens shouts to her performing teammate during Illinois’ meet against Michigan on Friday. The team competed well but lost to Michigan, 194.975-194.325.

more hit routines, even in the first or second meet out of the gate.” Like the women’s team, the Illini will be heading out to Penn State to compete next Saturday at 3 p.m., and Spring is expecting it to be a tough encounter. Spring believes

that if his team is going to emerge with a road win, they need to get off to a better start. “We closed really well tonight and had a big jump from our projected scores, but that only brought us out of the hole we created from our first four events,” Spring

said. “We have to be better than that. I think we generally do better when we have somebody pushing on us and I think Penn State is going to do that.” @itsallG_O_O_D gavinrg2@dailyillini.com

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ROKHMAN they were advised by USA Gymnastics to move to the Chicago area to New York, where some of the top gyms are located. Monica and Jenny moved to Northbrook, Illinois, where they trained at North Shore Rhythmics. Their mom had to stay in their native California because of her job, so their dad made the move with them. By age 12, they had become accomplished gymnasts, traveling internationally to countries like Bulgaria and France to compete at the highest level. When high school came around, their focus became even more intense. Missing weeks or even a month of class at a time while attending Glenbrook North became the norm, and it was tough to keep up with their studies and training schedule. “No one really understood how much we were going through and what we were actually doing,” Monica said. “One time, we missed a whole month of school and I was still trying to find my classes and know my teachers (after everyone else).” Training took priority over a lot, though their mother always insisted they put school first if they were to be allowed to practice. However, the price of success at the highest level also came with a heavy social toll. “We never hung out with our friends; they stopped asking because we were always at practice,” Jenny said. Not only were the Rokhman sisters in a different lane from their peers at home, they also had very different experiences compared with other gymnasts internationally. Rhythmic gymnastics is a lot more popular in some other countries, in which many accomplished rhythmic gymnasts become stars. “People from other countries are like, ‘You go to school?’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, we have to get careers after this,’” Monica said. Despite their split time, the sisters’ excellence paid

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The United States team huddles up after competing at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2015. They were the first U.S. team to qualify directly for the Olympics in rhythmic gymnastics.

off. They were part of the first-ever American rhythmic gymnastics squad to qualify for the Olympics, and in 2016 they represented the U.S. in Rio de Janeiro. After the team qualified, practices had to ramp up in intensity. The sisters decided to delay the start of their college educations to allocate all the time they needed into being as ready as possible for their big moment. The team would practice every day, with their sessions regularly exceeding eight hours. Practice would begin with conditioning, which meant running on a treadmill for about 20 minutes. They would then move to floor exercises, which Jenny said were similar to pilates, but much more

intense. Then they’d work on kicks, jumps and passes, before finally repeating their routines until virtual perfection was achieved. The day would break for a meal and icing before heading back to the floor for more practice, and sometimes to work on alternate routines. It would conclude with more conditioning and then finally, physical therapy after practice. “Everything you do is for the sport,” Jenny said. “Everything you put into your body, how much sleep you get, what you do in your free time, how much time you spend on your phone.” Living as professional athletes was demanding and exhausting, but it was better with each other’s

presence, each twin noted. Though their sisterly bickering was noticeable within just a short conversation with them, it is clear the Rokhmans have a strong bond with each other. Through trials including international travel, frequently being away from home and vigorous training schedules that required strict discipline, being together was a strength the pair frequently relied on. Sometimes, though, being sisters and teammates did come with challenges. “It was cool being twins on the team because we moved similarly and did elements the same, but it was definitely hard at times because we would expect more of each other,” Jenny said.

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W-BBALL a step or two towards the paint. According to Fahey, the Illini dropped the ball – somewhat literally – in this zone Saturday. Michigan also silenced one of Illinois’ most lethal scorers – forward Alex Wittinger. Wittinger has collected five double-doubles so far this season and is positioned to make a permanent spot in the Illinois record books with 1,000 career points this season. According to Fahey, the Wolverines double- and triple-teamed Wittinger, creating a challenge for one of the Illini’s most important assets. “Despite the margin, you saw Alex get in there and try to battle,” Fahey said. Key contributors like sophomore Courtney Joens stepped up despite the gap

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HOCKEY

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Illinois forward Leron Black dunks the ball during the game against North Carolina Central at the State Farm Center on Nov. Illinois lost to Wisconsin on Friday, 75-50.

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M-BBALL rebounds. It was his fifth double-double in the last seven games. Four players on Wisconsin scored in double figures. Illinois was outscored 32-18 in the second half of the blowout loss, and its 50 points are the team’s lowest total of the season. The Illini shot just 40.4 percent from the field and 7.1 per-

cent from downtown. Frazier nailed Illinois’ lone 3-pointer of the night. Over the past two games, the team has shot just 4-of32 from behind the arc. Illinois has a couple days off before facing Michigan State at the State Farm Center on Monday night. Underwood knows his team will have to shoot the ball better to have a chance at upsetting the Spartans and snapping its five-game losing streak.

But more than anything, he expects his squad to bounce back with more energy at home. “We have the moniker and the saying in our locker room, ‘Everyday guys’, and today we didn’t show up,” Underwood said. “That’s not anything I want to be about (or) want our program to be about. I take a lot of pride in that.” @RomeovilleKid jeboyd2@dailyillini.com

the game, but he was unsuccessful, giving the Jimmies the first win of the series. Early in the first period, sophomore forward Chance Homerin helped the Illini grab the lead by putting the first one on the boards with a power-play goal, with 7:21 left in the period. The victory was shortlived as Jamestown’s Allan Pruss tied it up for the Jimmies, ending the first period, 1-1. The Illini had better luck in the second, capturing two goals and forcing Jamestown to get more aggressive. Senior James McGing scored a power-play goal off the rebound after missing the first four games of 2018 due to an upper-body injury. Not long after, Richter put another one in securing the team’s lead in the second period. “The power play was good,” said head coach Nick

Both Jenny and Monica are grateful for the opportunities the sport has given them, and it has prepared them for the rigors of actual life. “It’s definitely made us who we are today,” Monica said. “All the traits we have are because of the sport. It taught us to leave our problems outside the gym.” Fast forward to the present, where the Rokhmans are both studying kinesiology at the University. Believe it or not, their schedules mirror each other exactly. In fact, the twins have a reputation of always being together, from going to class to hanging out with friends. Jen ny l au g h i n g l y recounted one occasion when she was stopped by a

friend because she was not with Monica. “My friend saw me walking by myself and he was like, ‘Oh my God you’re walking by yourself, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you without your twin by your side,’” Jenny said. Though they still coach younger gymnasts parttime, things are different nowadays for the Rokhmans. They’re both members of the same sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma, and they make every effort to live out their post-Olympic days as normal college kids. One thing is certain, though: They will be taking it on together. @itsallG_O_O_D gavinrg2@dailyillini.com

“That’s the thing I was trying to tell (the players), that you know the frustration took the better of us a couple of times in different situations.” NANCY FAHEY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

in scoring, Fahey said. Joens laced together her second start in a row with seven points and posted five boards. Wittinger did, however, lead the Illini with eight points, along with sophomore guard Cierra Rice, who also netted eight. Junior guard Jaelyne Kirkpatrick also returned to the court for the Illini Saturday after missing seven games. Despite coming up a little empty-handed in her

Big Ten debut this season, Kirkpatrick delivered an added sense of energy to the court, according to Fahey. “I think she adds a spark to us,” Fahey said. “Coming off the bench, she talks really well. She gets the team organized and actually did a great job defensively.” Illinois finished the contest shooting 18-for-66 from the free throw line and 5-for-21 in threes.

Fabbrini. “It’s definitely something that has been a point of emphasis for us. The penalty kills have really been a strength for us all year and that continued tonight.” Attempting to catch up to the Illini, Jimmies’ forward Jason Richter was able to put one past Illini senior goaltender David Heflin, closing the gap. Jamestown tied the game again with a goal by Graeme Close, forcing overtime play. Though Friday night’s game ended on a low note for Illinois as they lost 4-3 in a shootout, coach Fabbrini said it was good to see the team get going and was hopeful their play would continue going into the next game. “I have to give them credit for scoring, obviously, but we feel like we made a lot of mistakes tonight,” Fabbrini said. “We need to take better care of the D-zone. I think we were pretty good for the most part tonight, but the last ten minutes we started

running around a little bit, which is something we’ll talk about tomorrow.” Jimmies’ Jason Richter was quick to put one in 19 seconds into the opening frame of Saturday’s game, holding the lead throughout the first. In an attempt by the Illini to protect the goal, the pass was deflected, and Jimmies’ defenseman Trevor Pereverzoff took the opportunity to extend their lead to 2-0 in the second period while the Illini suffered two penalties, both coming from Homerin. The Jimmies shut out the Illini, 2-0. “I thought we cleaned up some mistakes, but when you give up a goal 20 seconds in, you can’t really be too pleased,” Fabbrini said. “For the second and third, I’d say we played well enough, but not well enough to win. It just comes down to the margins and finishing when we get opportunities.”

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buzz calendar BY SAN KIM AND KAYLA BROWN BUZZ CALENDAR EDITORS

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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Fall Out Boy performs in 2014 during their tour, “Monumentour.” After three years without a new album, Fall Out Boy released “Mania” on Friday. Buzz writer Zoe Stein says the album fails to deliver lyrically and melodically.

New Fall Out Boy album ‘Mania’ is a mess Similarly, “Sunshine Riptide” relies more on a rapAfter delaying their new- based sound than it does on est album, “Mania,” Fall the typical guitar riffs on Out Boy had a lot riding on previous albums. their new release. While these songs are, The hype surrounding it well, interesting and somewas built for months, with what catchy, they just posts to social media and don’t fit lead singer Patrick releasing five singles before Stump’s voice. Friday. It feels like Stump is In some ways, the group straining to perform; his delivered; however, the voice doesn’t sound as natualbum is a clear experiment ral or even as powerful as for the band. It’s not as lyri- his vocals on other albums. cally or melodically mature “Champion” and “The as other albums have been. Last of the Real Ones” are Fall Out Boy clearly wants clear anthem hits that are their audience to know designed to be performed they aren’t the same band in an arena, surrounded by they’ve always been. adoring fans. With both “Save Rock and The songs are good for Roll” and “American Beauthis purpose and are even ty/American Psycho,” the two of the better ones from group (generally) remained the album. within the pop-punk genre, “Champion” has a bit of while sort of testing the a “Rocky” feel — it’s a good waters with one or two song to train in the gym pop-based singles on each with to say the least. album. “Hold me Tight or Don’t” In “Mania,” though, they is one of the best songs on embrace their pop side and the album. The music is fun, create an album that stands upbeat and not the worst out from any others they’ve lyrical mess of the tracks. released so far. Lyrically, the album falls “Young and Menace” is a short with “Stay Frosty nosedive into pop and EDM Royal Milk Tea” and “Wilsounds. It’s an earworm son (Expensive Mistakes).” simply because it’s surpris- The words, “I’ll start wearing to hear Fall Out Boy put ing black when they make out something so heavily a darker color” in the latter based on EDM. song just sounds out of place BY ZOE STEIN BUZZ WRITER

and immature. It’s as though they were just looking for a string of words, rather than putting together a cohesive set of lyrics. “Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea,” though, has the most egregious lyrical blunder. “Are you smelling this s--?” Stump sings twice before launching into the chorus. Again, the lyrics just don’t make sense, metaphorically or literally. Nothing fits, but that seems like a theme for the album. Compared with Stump’s and Wentz’s prior lyrical creations, this album severely falls short of showcasing either of their talents. While the melodies produced display newfound sounds of the band, they feel forced, almost like they’re being required to produce this new sound. Overall, while “Mania” is pretty OK, the album doesn’t knock it out of the park. It feels too much like an experiment and less like a showcase of the talent Fall Out Boy has brought in the past. buzz factor:

MONDAY, JAN. 22

Global Careers: General Peace Corps General Information Meeting

 6-7 p.m.  The Career Center at Illinois, Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S. Wright St., Champaign  Free, all ages Serving in the United States Peace Corps is a praiseworthy activity, but it comes with a lot of responsibilities and challenges. Learn about the details of Peace Corps at this monthly session of Global Careers organized by the University of Illinois campus recruiter.

Open Mic Night

 8 p.m.-2 a.m.  The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana  21+ free, under 21 $3, age restriction: 18+ If you’re looking for a creative outlet, head over to The Canopy Club with your instruments and laptops. All genres and styles are welcome at Open Mic Night, but no full bands or DJ sets are allowed.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23

BodiBronze Guinness World Record Attempt Charity Event

 5-8 p.m.  The City Center, 505 S. Chestnut St., Champaign  Free, all ages BodiBronze Sunless Spa & Christie Clinic Dermatology is attempting to break the “Most Spray Tans in One Hour” with an ambitious objective to raise awareness about skin cancer. The event will also include several activities, such as a complimentary skin check by a dermatologist. A donation is encouraged.

 Boomerangs Bar & Grill, 1309 E. Washington St., Urbana  Free, all ages Every Tuesday, Boomerangs clears the Boom-Stage for the best jazz musicians in the region — cats like Donnie Heitler, Jeff Helgesen, Chip McNeil, Josh Quirk, Clark Gibson (on occasion!) and many more.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24

Coffee with a Cop

 7-9 a.m.  Aroma Cafe - Downtown Champaign, 118 N. Neil St., Champaign  Free, all ages Whether you have specific concerns about the community or you just want to casually meet police officers, Coffee with a Cop will do. Ask away simple and grave questions to real-life police officers with a nice cup of coffee.

D&D Adventurers League

 7-11 p.m.  Gopher Mafia Games, 114 Lincoln Square, Urbana  Price varies, all ages The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules and features the Forgotten Realms setting.

Free Ballroom Lessons

 8-9 p.m.  Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana  Free, 16+ Join Illini Dancesport for introductory ballroom dance lessons! No experience, partner or special equipment required and all are welcome — students and community members! The class will be located in Illini Room A and will be led by a professional coach, Kato Lindholm.

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Audible Meats plans to expand DIY scene BY EMILY PEASE BUZZ WRITER

A charming house tucked in Urbana, Audible Meats is one of the longest standing DIY spaces in the Champaign-Urbana area. The house has a unique history attributed to the growth and timeline of University of Illinois students as one of the longest standing house venues in the area. Students graduating and moving away allow for a generational turnover at the house. “Just because of the nature of college music in general, people they come, they play in bands and then they graduate. People are always leaving and coming,” Gross said. Previously, the house was managed and branded ‘Audible Meats’ by Rick Sniegowski and Lime Forest. In the past, the house has hosted the likes of local favorites Jarring, Puzzle Quest, King of the Coast, The Apothecaries and Lime Forest. After a successful few years, Gross and Herrera took over the venue as close friends and eventually housemates. Starting fall 2017, Gross and Herrera inherited the Audible Meats name after Sniegowski graduated. “As soon as (Sniegowski) left, we wanted to make sure that the Audible Meats house kept on going and kept on having shows,” Herrera said. Since the management switch, Gross and Herrera have hosted several bills featuring the Tomblands, Town Criers, The Threads, Waves, 521 Briar and Clockwork Owl. A typical show will feature garage rock and shoegaze, along with up-and-

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The Audible Meats venue holds many shows throughout the year that feature a variety of bands that students on campus are able to enjoy.

coming hip-hop and jazz from the area, making for an eclectic and inclusive atmosphere. Drawing people from around campus and the surrounding area, the duo says the typical crowd comes for the music and generally pulls from the Urbana area.

However, Audible Meats welcomes new faces. “I definitely want more diversity. I typically would like to pair different kinds of music together. Like, have hip-hop and garage rock in the same show so we can pull different kinds of crowds both from Cham-

paign and Urbana. As well as racial diversity, like Latinos, white, black everybody,” Herrera said. Moving forward, the duo hopes to throw more shows this semester, with two already in the making, and an even larger event for the entire scene.

and local music. The hope for the barn show can be a way to better organize and to connect the music community. The two agree that the scene lacks organization, due to the nature of a college town and students graduating, but hope the centralized event will better network prominent figures and continue as an annual event, in addition to being a local showcase of talent. Through this type of event and the venue itself, Gross and Herrera look to spread the good name of house shows. Many people do not understand or even know of the existence of the DIY scene. Gross and Herrera say that the barn show can act as a conduit to introducing more people to house shows and perpetuate the strong network of musicians and listeners. The Audible Meats name could easily last many years, but with turn over at the house, the future of the shows remain unclear. Still, Gross and Herrera show little to no concern, but a lot of faith. “People have shown interest in living there. I feel like if we get the chance to choose who lives there,” Gross said. “Then the next generation of people that are living there are going to have the same ideals and do the same things. I’m sure that those people will pass that on.” Herrera agrees and has confidence in the strong community in the area’s music scene. “I don’t know if Audible Meats will continue, but there will always be music in Urbana,” Herrera said.

Gross and Herrera mused about the possibility of a barn show in April, an idea proposed by Puzzle Quest’s drummer, Grant Allen. Similar to popular barn dances in the campus community, bands and audience members would be shipped out by bus for a night of bands epease2@readbuzz.com

Local group Snayl picks up speed with Kickstarter BY TONY LEE BUZZ WRITER

Inspired by supportive fans and a desire to increase noteriety, local band Snayl began a Kickstarter with the intent of expanding their name and grounding themselves further into the scene. Snayl was started by Austin Duncan. It began as a solo act, but it has recently changed into a musical collaboration with saxophonist Lily Wilcock. Currently, the Kickstarter is at 43.5 percent, or $1,305, of its $3,000 goal, and it ends Jan. 27. The money raised will help with the production of Snayl’s second fulllength album. Fans who donate can receive merchandise like T-shirts, CDs and vinyl from the band. According to the band’s Kickstarter page, Snayl’s second album has been

recorded, mixed and mastered, but the money raised will allow them to release the album worldwide and on different music sites. The money will also let them release their music on CDs and vinyl. “The Kickstarter will greatly help with funding the production of music mediums and merchandise,” Wilcock said. “Think of it as pre-paying for an artist to create a thing. Almost a commission.” Snayl’s genre can be characterized as electronic and techno, but if you look closer, there’s a lot more depth to it. When you compare Snayl’s music with other types of EDM, there’s a different dynamic. The embedded saxophone chords played by Wilcock add a certain complexity to the tracks, showing a unique personality

from this local group. Although most of its released tracks are strictly beats, it has a couple songs featuring other artists. Their most recent single, “Warm Rain,” features the vocals of Cii La’Cole Stewart. When asked if they plan to collaborate with other artists in the future, Wilcock said, “Absolutely! There is an amazing amount of talent in the C-U backyard.” For the upcoming year, the group plans to produce music videos, and intends to play a few shows in the Midwest. Wilcock said the groups plans could not be completed without the support from the Kickstarter campaign and the generous attitude of its fans. “We are constantly deeply moved by (the fans’) support. We make this and produce

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this for (the fans),” Wilcock said. “Spread the feels and share your thoughts. Create something yourself. Never hate the outcomes and instead just create more. The deepest thanks and gratitude.” Active members and supporters of the ChampaignUrbana music scene can come together and help Snayl achieve its goals. The group is passionate about what it produces and are trying to share its love of music. This year could be a very exciting one for this local group in terms of reaching new heights. Stay on the lookout for its name, future collaborations and new merchandise. Snayl’s next show will be PHOTO COURTESY OF SNAYL in Chicago at the Elbo Room The album art for Snayl’s most recent single, “Warm Rain.” on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Snayl is running a Kickstarter campaign for their second ahl2@readbuzz.com

album. They have $1,305 raised out of their $3,000 goal. The campaign ends on Jan. 27.

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