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Counseling center works to combat suicide rate

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently published a study revealing 20 percent of college students have contemplated suicide at one point in their lives, but this came as no surprise to the University Counseling Center. “Given what I know about college students and mental health and other things I’ve read and heard from other people, I felt like it is pretty in line with reality,” said Nichole Evans, suicide prevention outreach co-chair at the Counseling Center. The study found 1 in 5 college students have contemplated suicide, which also includes thoughts of suicide that occurred prior to college, said Cindy Liu, co-author of the study and assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, said in an email. This statistic is not news to Evans, who has worked for the Counseling Center for more than four years. However, actual numbers can be hard for them to judge, she said. “It is kind of hard to really know because all we can rely on is what people tell us,” Evans said. “I’m sure there are many people who have suicidal thoughts, and they just dont tell anybody because they are embarrassed or they don't want to act on them. But they still have them.” From 2016 to 2017, the Suicide Prevention Team received and followed up on 301 Suicide Incident Reports, according to the Counseling Center 20162017 Annual Report. SEE SUICIDE | 3A

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Community Cat Day helps feral cats BY MADELYN FOSTER ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The Universitys Shelter Medicine Program launched an initiative that provides opportunities for Veterinary Medicine students to gain hands-on experience while improving the health of feral cats. The program, called Community Cat Day, was made possible by a $15,000 grant from the Best Friends Animal Society, which covers the costs of spaying, neutering, vaccinating and microchipping approximately 500 feral

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Jonathan Mullen, senior in Engineering and director of operations for Illini Solar Car, remembers driving so fast the solar car’s back wheels began skidding around turns as he raced to qualify for the American Solar Challenge. The Illini Solar Car team met the qualifying standards, covering 400 miles in two days and went on to finish seventh in the American Solar Challenge, a collegiate solar car competition covering thousands of miles, starting in Omaha, Nebraska, and ending in Bend, Oregon. Amalia Dungey, senior in Engineering and power distribution lead for Illini Solar Car, also drove the car during the competition.

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University veterinary students prepare a cat for surgery. Spaying and neutering are two of the procedures that will be performed on almost 500 feral cats to reduce unwanted pregnancies and control the feral cat population.

cats within a 90-mile radius in Champaign County. Dr. Loukia Agapis, head of the program, said Community Cat Days will be held monthly during the fall and bi-monthly through the winter months. The program is set to conclude in March 2019. “During the actual clinical day, veterinarians, veterinary nurses and students perform the majority of the services,” Agapis said in an email. “Volunteers from our partner organizations help promote the program, transport

our furry guests and get them registered.” Jessica Sempek is the founder and director of Hospice Hearts, which is one of the partner organizations. Using the help of social media, Sempek was able to recruit enough people to help bring approximately 40 cats to receive basic care at the first Community Cat Day on Sept. 8. Sempek said she has been trapping and caring for feral cats for about five years and thinks Community Cat Day is important for controlling

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feral cat populations and protecting public health. “We obviously want the animals that are essentially wild vaccinated against rabies,” Sempek said. “The spaying and neutering reduces unwanted pregnancies and helps reduce the feral cat population in our community.” Agapis said Community Cat Day begins early in the morning, with students and staff organizing surgical lists and designating duties. When the cats arrive at the Univer-

When Mark Van den Avont recovered from breaking two spinal vertebrae during gymnastics his senior year in high school, he was inspired to create a new sports mat that would be safer and cheaper for athletes. Now a sophomore in Engineering, Van den Avont is about to celebrate the one year anniversary of his sports mat company, HexNest, in October. HexNest is in the process of developing the mats through lab testing and product design. The mats will use polymer filler rather than traditional foam, to introduce higher safety standards that currently existing mats do not provide. “We validated that you can create a mat out of our polymer and have it absorb an impact effectively, but we have some design challenges that we still need to fix before it’s mass production ready,” Van den Avont said. HexNest sports mats will be 5 feet by 8 feet, which are around the size of twin mattresses, and approximately 8 inches thick. They are estimated to cost $250, while similar mats usually cost up to $350 to $400. Van den Avont said he hopes the first prototype for the HexNest sports mat will be completed within a month and a half. HexNest has recently hired Ian Huntley, graduate student in Business, to handle marketing operations for the company. “So far what I have been

“It’s really exciting to be in the car that you helped build, that you’ve been working on getting running. And when it goes it feels really smooth and sleek,” Dungey said. In July, the car, named Argo, underwent four days of inspections before they were allowed to take the car on the road, with volunteer inspectors checking the car’s electrical systems, battery and paperwork before dynamic testing began. During dynamic tests, drivers wound the car between cones, slammed the brakes on a slippery dragstrip and drove in figure-eights to prove they could maintain control of the car at higher speeds. KENYON EDMOND THE DAILY ILLINI After passing inspec- Nino Cirrincone, head of engineering for Illini Solar Car, helps teammate Kamil Czaplinski climb into the vehicle on Sunday. The 15-person team took seventh during the American Solar

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Theft was reported at the Illini Union Bookstore, 809 S. Wright St., around 4:30 p.m. Monday. According to the report, a student attempted to leave the store without paying for a lab coat with a retail value of $55.99.

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important for temporary food establishments, and there must be certain controls in place to help shrink food safety risks. The VR training module is a means to accomplish that. The module was created in partnership with the CUPHD and the Healthcare Engineering Systems Center specifically for temporary food vendors, Roberts said. The VR scenario provides applications for public health services in real-life settings, like

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Movement creator of ‘me too.’ shares journey BY THERESE POKORNEY ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEW EDITOR

Although most people have learned about the “me too.” movement in the past year when #MeToo gained popularity on the internet, the campaign was created a decade ago by civil rights activist Tarana Burke. On Tuesday, Burke shared her revolutionary journey behind the rallying cry for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment at Foellinger Auditorium. “This is not a movement about taking down powerful men,” she said. “It’s not a movement about men at all and it’s not about perpetrators. It’s a movement about survivors.” In 1997, Burke was a counselor at a women’s camp in Alabama when she talked to a 13-year-old girl, who told Burke vivid stories about being sexually abused. After the young girl shared her experience, Burke created the “me too.” campaign. “I was horrified by her words, and I listened until I literally could not take it anymore,” she said. “All I really wanted to say was ‘me too’ and try to relate to her pain and trauma, but I couldn’t.” Ten years after that conversation, Burke founded Just Be Inc., an organization that helps sexual harassment and sexual assault survi-

vors, where she gathered resources she couldn’t find readily available to her 10 years before. “The ‘me too.’ movement is what it is because every day people from around the world told their truth, not just women in Hollywood,” Burke said. “What happened a year ago is millions of people around the world said ‘me too.’ and their hands are still raised.” Burke, the senior director at Girls for Gender Equity, a New York-based nonprofit to end genderbased violence, was a part of Time magazine’s 2017 Person of the Year for the movement’s recent impact. Those two words resurfaced in October when actress Alyssa Milano took to Twitter to invite sexual harassment and sexual assault survivors to respond to her tweet with “me too.” According to a CNN report, Milano’s tweet, which followed the New York Times’ sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, attracted more than 40,000 responses. “When #MeToo went viral last October, 12 million people engaged with that hashtag on just Facebook alone in the first 24 hours,” Burke said. “Every single hashtag is a human being. If there was an out-

break of a disease of 12 million people in 24 hours, the world would stop.” Burke said sexual violence should be treated as a public health crisis and should be part of a bigger conversation, especially on college campuses. While the University’s mission statement talks about enhancing the lives of citizens of Illinois, students should also think about enhancing the lives of survivors of sexual violence, she said. “Inviting me to this school does not end sexual violence on this campus,” she said. “The solution should be built around you. You should be coming up with solutions to end sexual violence with the resources this campus provides you with.” Burke said she came into the movement a year ago not knowing where it was going to go and encouraged students to use their voice if they don’t feel safe or if they feel vulnerable. “It sounds daunting, but it’s possible,” she said. “Don’t celebrate me if you’re not going to commit to the work I’m standing for. The reason why I’m here is to make sure you understand what we’re doing. It’s not about celebration, it’s a call to action. I can only leave you with these two words: me too.” tpokor3@dailyillini.com JEANNETTE YAN THE DAILY ILLINI

Tarana Burke, civil rights activist from The Bronx, shares her story with Illinois students at Foellinger Auditorium on Tuesday. During her speech, she urged students to take action against sexual violence.

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SUICIDE Liu’s study concluded that the high rates of stress students are exposed to in college have an impact on mental health and suicidal ideation. This impact was especially prevalent among racial, sexual and gender minorities, which emphasizes the need for University counseling services to reach out to students in these groups. Evans said the importance of reaching students from minority groups is old news to the Counseling Center, which has been taking steps to involve underrepresented groups for over 20 years. Evans said the Counseling Center focuses on building relationships and reaching out to different units on campus, such as RSOs or cultural houses. The Counseling Center has liaisons for all the cultural houses on campus. Having representatives of the Counseling Center attend cultural house events shows students the Center is participating in the community and helps to reduce stigma of receiving counseling, Evans said. One of the more creative ways the Counseling Center tries to reach out to distressed students is by monitoring the UIUC Reddit. “We’ve found that sometimes students are a little bit more comfortable with that anonymous venue. If they are going to be talk-

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SOLAR CAR tions, cars were required to qualify on the track in Hastings, Nebraska, by completing either 150 miles in one day or 300 in two days before being allowed to race on the road. After running into problems with the car on the first day, the team scrambled to qualify on the second. “It was a lot of fun but stressful at some points,” Mullen said. “You’re pretty focused. There’s a radio in your ear with people telling you your lap time, making sure you’re going fast enough and letting you know about teams that are hard to pass.”

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CAT DAY sity, they are separated into temporary housing before being prepped for surgery. “All of the cats are held overnight in predetermined areas, where their caretakers can monitor them overnight as they recover from their surgery,” Agapis said. “If there are any socialized cats that would do well as pets, our volunteers find families for them. Some cats are even adopted out to barn homes. Cats that are truly feral return to their outdoor homes to be with their familiar colony.” Victoria McKaba, secondyear student in Veterinary Medicine, assisted third-

and fourth-year students in the sedation, preparation and recovery of the feline patients. “This program is an incredible way to get handson experience with cats that are feral,” McKaba said in an email. “There are different precautions you have to take with these cats because they are not used to being handled by people and are often very scared.” Cassie Saufley, fourth-year student in Veterinary Medicine, was able to perform physical exams, give vaccinations and spay female cats. She said the hands-on experience is important to her development as a rising veterinarian. “It is essential that students can show their surgi-

cal skills to future employers, as spays and neuters are typically part of every workday,” Saufley said in an email. “Physically being able to touch and work with live animals is critical in learning how to properly perform the surgeries being taught.” In the first Community Cat Day, approximately 80 cats received care. Saufley said the cats not only benefit from being spayed or neutered but also benefit from receiving physicals and vaccinations. “These cats likely would not have ever seen a vet in their lives, so providing these services can improve their well-being, even if it is for a small period of time,” Saufley said. msf3@dailyillini.com

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ing about their feelings and problems they are having, then we want to meet them where they’re at,” Evans said. Some paraprofessionals at the Counseling Center work on social media. If they see any red flags, such as posts of distressed or depressed students, they will forward them to Evans for her to look into and take action. “We just reply to them. We usually keep it simple because obviously they are usually describing situations that are really complicated,” Evans said. Last week was the Coun-

seling Center’s Suicide Prevention Week, which kept Evans and the rest of the Counseling Center very busy with various workshops and outreach efforts. Kristina Miller, senior in LAS, works as a paraprofessional, conducting outreach and workshops for the Counseling Center. “From what I’ve talked to of students and staff, it has all been very positive. I feel like we’ve been reaching a majority of our campus,” Miller said.

The Illini Solar Car team qualified at the track and made their way to Omaha. The 15-person team traveled across the western U.S. for nine days, a chase car and trailer tailing the solar car, a lead car directly in front and a scout car an hour ahead of Argo, scanning for hazards and a place to camp for the night. Dungey, who drove the solar car for around seven days, said, “It’s extremely high stress when you’re on the road, even when the car’s running fine.” Dungey said the car, which is harder to control when going downhill, encountered a crosswind pushing the car to the right while going downhill during the hilly race. As Dungey steered left, the car

ended up in the oncoming traffic lane for a fraction of a second. Though there was no traffic in the opposite lane, Dungey said it was a shocking experience. Dungey said the team isn’t capable of being competitive on the world stage in Argo and will build a new car for the World Solar Challenge 2019, aiming to make significant aerodynamic improvements, as drag can significantly hinder cars moving higher speeds. “We’re going to have a significantly different overall look,” Dungey said. “The new car is going to look out of this world, and even more like a spaceship.”

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STARTUP doing is just learning about HexNest and starting to put together ideas for things that we can do for marketing,” Huntley said. “We are going to have a brainstorm session on what the goals are for marketing.” Huntley and Van den Avont plan to market the product locally. “Cutting ties with the network that I have created here, that University of Illinois has created ... would be super unwise. We are committed to staying local,” Van den Avont said. Molly Arseneau, senior in Media and University cheerleader, said she has seen many instances

“Same injuries, same type of everything, and that didn’t happen to me, and I don’t want to forget that.” VAN DEN AVONT SOPHOMORE IN ENGINEERING

where sports mats prevented injuries. “They have actually cushioned a lot of falls,” Arseneau said. “I think it’s a lot safer than if we were cheering on a football field, in the grass, or especially a lot safer than on a basketball court.” After recovering from his own injuries through therapy, Van den Avont said how lucky he is to have not had serious complications from the accident, like oth-

ers he has heard about have had. “I actually just heard about someone else who fell on their head, broke their spine and died of pneumonia. Someone else paralyzed and now in a wheelchair for the rest of their life,” Van den Avont said. “Same injuries, same type of everything, and that didn’t happen to me, and I don’t want to forget that.” epr2@dailyillini.com

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Parties are full of germs, don’t share your drink

the University, parties and bars are rampant with students sharing drinks, JUULs and people. With the sheer amount of students passing through, these environments become the perfect places for bacteria to spread. Most students are aware of how many germs are spread in any type of housing, on or off campus. With almost everything being shared or touched in some way, the chances of catching a cold, flu or something else skyrockets. The Daily Illini Editorial Board stresses that while students may be conscious of how germs spread in dorms, apartments and Greek houses, students cannot forget that parties and bars are places where germs spread just as much, if not more. According to the Center for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention, viruses like mumps, mononucleosis and hand, foot and mouth disease can all be transmitted through saliva or mucus. These viruses are also common in all college campuses. Students should think twice before sipping a friend’s drink or hitting another friend’s JUUL. It’s probably not the best idea when the “Illini Plague” is going around. For those of you who are unsure, that’s about right now. For JUULs and e-cigarettes specifically, there’s even more of a risk to transmit disease. According to a 2015 study published by the Public Library of Science journal, researchers found those who actively use e-cigarettes, even for relatively brief periods, are susceptible to a weakened immune system. Now, we aren’t calling your friends

Grown-ups are people, too hear me out. It never really SAMUEL occurred to me that adults KOTTOOR are just older, more expeCOLUMNIST rienced, kids. So, I started going into career fairs with a whole different approach. rowing up, I was fre- Instead of viewing these quently asked the people as adult humans, question: What do I just looked at them as you want to do when you’re human-humans, and used older? I would not have the tactics on them I would answered the question normally use on any othwith such excitement and er person I’ve ever met: I certainty if I knew career tried to make a friend. fairs were what facilitated I believe this strategy is the growing-up process. the best way to go about Career fairs used to career fairs and events of scare the life out of me. this nature. When I startYou walk into a room full ed trying it out, things of sweaty, tired and jobimmediately started lookhungry students who are ing up for me. I approached all 10 times more qualieach company representafied than you to even run a tive with a warm smile, not lemonade stand. There are the creepy please-give-melines of tables as far as the a-job smile, and said someeye can see. Each table is thing silly or lighthearted. manned with uniformed I constantly kept in mind adults representing a com- that I wasn’t trying to get pany, who all have the a job, but I was just trypower to leave you jobless ing to make a friend. This for the upcoming summer. mindset eliminated any Lines of students at each booth congest the spaces in between. As you wait in line for as long as you would wait for a roller coaster, without the fun of actually riding the roller coaster, your head races with what you might say. The longer you are in line, the more nervous you get. It’s finally your turn. You go to shake their hand, miss and learn what a thumb feels like at that angle. You have to start talking. The silence was definitely unnaturally long. “Pretty windy in here, don’t you think?” “Sorry, we don’t take sophomores who have resumes as bad as this.” “That’s OK, thank you so much for this experience!” And then you get the funk out of there. This is exactly how it used to go for me. Until I completely changed my attitude. I was forgetting something extremely crucial: Grown-ups are people, too. I know it’s crazy, but

semblance of nervousness in my body. The conversations became more pleasant and fun. By the end of the career fair, I wasn’t completely depressed about the lack of interest in my professional career. I was elated by all the fun conversations with new friends I had that day. Career fairs normally leave me drained of all energy, but I now leave them with high amounts of energy, happy to be alive. I encourage all of you who are scared of career fairs to try this approach of just trying to make a friend. I promise it will only bring good things. Maybe. I still don’t have an internship for this summer, so what do I know? Samuel is a junior in Engineering. kottoor2@dailyillini.com

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dirty. We’re sure they’re well-washed people, but they’re probably not sharing their JUUL with only you. So imagine sharing an e-cigarette with others, people you might not even know very well, during a time in the semester where viruses are being shared like free money. Fall semester is in full gear. With most recruitments for academic and professional RSOs and Greek life now over, and midterm season approaching all too soon, many students shift their focus to academics and resume-building in preparation for landing summer internships or jobs. And while students here at the University study hard, they also play hard. With the transition from summer to fall in full effect, these few upcoming months are full of barn danc-

es, formals and bar crawls. Having two midterms, a presentation and an interview all in one week creates a lot of stress — so blowing off some steam and going to a party is something a lot of students look forward to. The Daily Illini Editorial Board encourages students to be aware of the potential consequences of sharing drinks and e-cigarettes and to think twice about letting your friend’s friend’s boyfriend take a hit off your JUUL. It is about knowing you’re going to come in contact with an abundance of germs at parties and bars no matter what, and accepting it. It’s also about knowing we are at that point in the semester where half the student population is sick. So make smart choices and politely decline sharing a shot glass.

Jones has the right to freedom of speech have targeted conservative speakers and have AJAY DUGAR silenced them. Even Jack COLUMNIST Dorsey admitted that Twitter is significantly “left-leaning.” The most hemtrails are egregious example of this real.” censorship was the Sar“The reason ah Jeong and Candace there are so many gay Owens debacle. Jeong people now is because it’s published a series of raca chemical warfare opera- ist tweets aimed at white tion. I have the governindividuals and faced no ment documents where repercussions from Twitthey said they’re going to ter. Owens, a noted Afriencourage homosexuality can-American right-wing with chemicals so people provocateur, replaced don’t have children.” the word “white” with “It took me about a year “black” and her account with Sandy Hook to come was immediately susto grips with the fact that pended. This is only one the whole thing was fake.” of the many troubling These are some of the incidents that have transmany ludicrous and blapired on these platforms. tantly false claims that As social media takes Alex Jones, the founder over the roles held by traof “Infowars” and host ditional media platforms, of the “Alex Jones Show,” like radio, TV and newsbelieves to be true. Any papers, they also have to sane, rational individual adjust to the higher ethiwould dismiss these opin- cal standards of these ions and not give Jones platforms. This includes another thought. Yet, he providing fair, balanced seems to be unnaturalviewpoints of different ly pervasive in the public issues, as well as being a sphere. forum where free speech I am not here to defend is protected. And it seems Jones’ opinions, nor am the moderators of these I going to criticize social sites don’t have a clear media platforms for ban- understanding of what ning individuals. Raththat means. er, I will explain why the The First Amendment justification used to ban isn’t a privilege bestowed Jones is a dangerous path to us by our government, to tread upon. it’s a human right that In his most recent pub- cannot be infringed upon lic appearance, Jones by the government except appeared at Capitol Hill, in certain, extreme casthe same day the Senes. Supreme Court case ate Intelligence Commit- Brandenburg v. Ohio tee and House Energy states that “imminent and Commerce Commitlawlessness” action is tee met with Facebook’s one of the few situations COO, Sheryl Sandberg, where we can reasonably and Twitter’s CEO, Jack prohibit our freedom of Dorsey. This comes after expression. Jones’ deluJones was banned from sional rants do not come a variety of social media anywhere close to proplatforms, including voking such action. YouTube, Facebook and The point of free Twitter in August. These speech isn’t to share are private companies; as factual statements, it’s long as they abide by their to safeguard the abilcommunity standards ity to hold and articuand treat all users equal- late ideas and opinions ly, there are no problems. without being censored This hasn’t been the or silenced. In Susan B. case. These platforms Anthony List v. Drie-

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haus and the subsequent Supreme Court case Susan B. Anthony List v. Ohio Election Commission the Supreme Court unanimously struck down an Ohio election law that prohibited factually incorrect statements. Regarding the case, District Judge Timothy Black said, “We do not want the government deciding what is political truth — for fear the government might persecute those who criticize it. Instead, in a democracy, the voters should decide.” The same reasoning can be applied to moderating these public forums. By choosing which individuals are allowed to speak, these companies set a dangerous precedent. Worse, it infantilizes users by implying they are unable to think for themselves and cannot determine fact from fiction. There is no danger in exposing individuals to controversial ideas. In fact, people like Jones are healthy for our freedom of expression by pushing the envelope and ensuring we put opposing political views into perspective. In 1920, we began the War on Alcohol. We ended up with organized crime, thousands of deaths from improperly distilled alcohol and the 21st Amendment. In 1971, we began the War on Drugs. We ended up with more than a trillion dollars wasted and the highest incarceration rate in the world. In 2001, we began the War on Terror. We ended up with the Patriot Act and widespread human rights violations. And in 2018, we begin the War on Free Speech. Attempting to stifle speech and control expression will not end well. Ajay is a junior in Engineering. dugar3@dailyillini.com

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Campus Florist’s bloom wilts after 77 years open on Green Street BY VISHESH ANAND AND EUGENE WHITE STAFF WRITERS

During the early days of Campus Florist, in 1941, Anne Johnston, a freshman at the University at the time and now current owner, was working in the store with her mother when one of her professors walked in. “Where your daughter is now, that’s where my students will be 10 years from now,” Johnston recalls the professor telling her mother. Even before enrolling as a floriculture major, Johnston had planned to open a floral business on campus. She was confident it would make her known in the community, as she had trained under her mother, Faye Petersen, and some of the finest florists in Chicago. Since then, Johnston has established her business as a cornerstone in the commercial sector of ChampaignUrbana. It is the longest standing sole proprietorship in the county. “But the time has come,” Johnston said. “I’ve been here 77 years. And now, I’d like to do something else. I’m tired and retired.” Over the summer, Johnston decided that she will be closing the doors of Campus Florist in late October. While she did not identify one specific reason for the closing, Johnston conceded that the changing landscape of Green Street factored into her decision. Campus Florist began with a store on Wright Street, but after about six months, Johnston relocated to her current storefront to take advantage of the better traffic on Green Street with

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ARCHAEOLOGY with field sciences generally, not just archaeology, this is especially burdensome on minority students — (the) result is that fewer and fewer students (are) going into archeology,” Shackelford said. “As well as other field sciences, that’s one of the problems that this will counter: to provide opportunity.” Cam Merrill, a graduate student working on Shackelford’s team, specializes in human computer interaction. Given his experience with virtual reality technology, he believes that this method of teaching is more effective. “Having highly active

a larger retail space. Arriving at the University as a student, Johnston wanted to be part of the campus Greek life. But this was not for the same reason as most others. While she pledged Alpha Omicron Pi, it was mainly to drum up awareness and sales for her business. In fact, Johnston never graduated from the University. She left to cater to her business full time when Campus Florist began rising in popularity in the community. She remembers that period of her life as a very different time and era. “It’s not what it used to be,” she said of life on campus and how it affects business. “(It) is not a walk-in business anymore. It’s about computers now.” Johnston credits the bulk of their sales back then coming from students who were attending dances or performances and wanted to take flowers along with them. She laments that this is no longer the case. Today, approximately 90 percent of their sales are through online portals like Teleflora and 1-800-Flowers, in addition to other similar services as well as their own website, said Phyllis Valentine, manager and designer at Campus Florist. She said walk-in customers peak around Valentine’s Day, but that there are not too many otherwise. Saksham Arya, senior in Business, likes to walk into flower shops and relishes the fresh aroma, but prefers ordering online. “It’s just so much easier and straightforward,” he environments leads to immersion, flow state and better short- and long-term memory. It’s very interesting to see how you can use these paradigms to learn,” Merrill said. Merrill’s tasks on the team as a tech leader often include dealing with the virtual reality technology, helping with project management, doing 3D coding and taking Shackelford’s vision and best fitting it to the technology that they’re shooting for. Although Shackelford is an expert in archaeology, she stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary team. David Huang, associate professor of human resource development in the College of Education, joined Shack-

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The interior of Campus Florist, located at 609 E. Green St. in Champaign. Campus Florist is closing in late October.

said. “Instead of going to the store, I can come home to the fragrance of roses.” Valentine also recognized their market share has been eroding for some time now due to the arrival of floral sections at grocery stores. Nonetheless, she cherishes the relationships the store has forged with some loyal customers that span over decades. Along with Johnston, Valentine also bemoans the lack of students’ interest in flowers nowadays, especially the decline in popularity of corsages. She felt quite differently about flowers in her youth and was drawn toward them. “I didn’t know much about flowers, but I just liked them,” she said. “Anne took the time to teach me and I just kept at it until I

was very efficient.” Valentine has been working with Johnston for 39 years; she started as a cashier in 1979 when she was 21 years old and has gradually grown with the company. “Anne can still travel, and I would like to take her somewhere,” she said of her plans after they close down. Looking back on her memories at the store, Johnston smiles and feels overwhelmed. It was where she first met her husband, Seely Johnston. But Campus Florist has also had to endure some hardship. The store has survived two fires, student protesters smashing its windows and a burglary that left her severely injured In 1997, a man broke into the store, violently assaulted Johnston and then stole

elford on the project from as this. For instance, the the very beginning, helping question of how to address her develop the proposal. the needs of students from His expertise in game-based different backgrounds was learning brought additional discussed. perspective to the team. “It’s very positive and “Learnrewarding as ing as part a teacher and of the interresearcher,” disciplinHuang said. ary collabAlthough oration, we the class is learn from being piloteach other. ed as just It definitely a suppleLAURA SHACKELFORD makes the ment to field ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR project expeschool, the rience much team aims more interto eventualesting, and I learn a lot from ly have the option to replace my teammates,” Huang said. students having to go to a Huang said that the per- field school altogether with spectives of his team- these virtual reality lessons. mates raise different quesThey also hope to replace tions about a program such and correct common ste-

“I hope that it’ll be a draw for all students.”

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cash from the register as well as her personal belongings. She was later found by her husband and rushed to the hospital, where she was in a coma for over a week, fighting for her life. Johnston recovered, after months of rehabilitation. “This (is) just part of what keeps it going,” Johnston said. “You just don’t give up.” After facing such circumstances, Johnston cited that the people, her customers, are what have kept her thriving for 77 years. Johnston, who enjoys catching up with old faces, spoke of close friends from Thailand and many former employees who have come back to visit her since she announced the store’s closing. She also fondly remembers many of her employees, which she estimates as hav-

ing likely been over 1,000, as they often hire seasonally. Campus Florist, which now houses a larger staff than when Johnston used to manage the store herself, still serves as home for Johnston, as she comes in every day from open to close and takes care of all of the store’s bookkeeping. In recognition of her work in the community, Johnston will be honored as a resident of the City of Champaign by Mayor Deborah Feinen at her store on Oct. 2. Campus Florist will discontinue selling flowers at the end of September, only selling vases and fixtures until they close permanently. “And that will be au revoir, goodbye. The end of an era,” Johnston said.

reotypes about archaeology that popular video games propel. “Since it does have such a public appeal, that’s great, but there’s also a problem because all of these games and popular media displays of archaeology focus on a lot of the wrong things like treasure hunting, colonial perspective on invasion. We want to address that stereotype and replace it with some of the more responsible perspectives on archaeology,” Shackelford said. Huang said the team’s hopes for the project include bringing this type of learning to other disciplines and subjects. “This project is a good starting point on this campus. It’s an excellent start-

ing point that social science can be fun to be part of, to show people that this is doable,” Huang said. “Second, I would like to see the delivery to be scaled up multi-subject areas because it opens up access to quality learning experience for all the students on campus eventually.” While they have made significant progress on the project, they continue to make changes and improvements and can only do so with the help of student volunteers. “Students give us feedback because this is for students, first and foremost, and sharing their ideas with us is the most important part,” Huang said.

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UI alumnus advocates for mental health BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY SENIOR REPORTER

Most people have some sense of “empty.” That rings especially true among driven business students who are trying to fill a void, says Parham Parastaran, University alumnus and mental health advocate. Parastaran released his memoir, “Perfect Pain,” this past June after selling his multi-million dollar CarX franchises. The memoir, a detailed look at his drug addiction and his own mental health, is an effort to help others reflect on themselves and find areas for improvement. A growing issue, he said, is that people in competitive fields fill voids with extreme coping mechanisms, whether that be excessive exercise, constantly working or resorting to some kind of substance abuse. “There’s a mental health crisis in the U.S.,” Parastaran said. “The University needs to talk about it.” A 2017 American Col-

lege Health Association survey, studying 61,000 students across 92 schools, said 61 percent of students felt overwhelming anxiety and 40 percent felt depression from school, which made it hard for them to function normally. Parastaran regularly speaks to students at the Gies College of Business but currently only discusses business in relation to what he refers to as a mental health crisis. He hopes he can gain some traction into allowing discussions on mental health in the classroom. “The same way we invest money in going to seminars or invest time and money into exercise, (you should) invest money and time into taking care of your mental health as well,” Parastaran said. A 2017 study from the American Psychological Association said work is the third most common cause of stress among Americans, but doesn’t single out a specific field.

Overall, it’s the University’s job to produce students the best it can to function and contribute to the world Parastaran said. He said this includes mental health as well. Kevin Jackson, associate dean of undergraduate affairs in the Gies College of Business, said the college’s advisers help students who are facing rising stress levels. “College is not designed to be stress-free; some stress is to be expected,” Jackson said. “The role of our advisers and those of us privileged to lead the college is to help students manage their stress so they can thrive academically and grow personally.” The role of stress in the business school is something Parastaran knows is necessary. “Push yourself in whatever career you want to do,” he said. “But do it comfortably and sustainably.” Parastaran graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1994 and from an execu-

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tive MBA program in 1999. If you looked at him on the outside, Parastaran was doing pretty well. He emigrated to the United States from Iran when he was nine, owned 16 Car-X locations, has two degrees, earned a pilot’s license and was a former local tennis coach. But to Parastaran, he was constantly trying to keep his edge. He was kicked out of the University his freshman year (a fallback from partying) and had to take 20 credit

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hours through Parkland over the summer to be accepted back. He was dealing with childhood traumas and left without the family support he needed. Eventually, it led to him using a $1,500 a week cocaine habit to help numb his pain. “My No. 1 goal was to make as much money as I possibly can,” he said, a way to find an edge from his busy work life. It wasn’t a single moment that led Parastaran to the decision to sell his company

and shop around his memoir, but an accumulation. Most importantly, he realized he was in search of a simpler life and wanted to find stronger self-awareness. Now, Parastaran is hoping to help others succeed in both business and self-care. “If you want to be a great businessman, you’re going to be better if you’re psychologically a little bit more healthy,” Parastaran said. burszty2@dailyillini.com

Dig deep: VR redefines learning about archaeology BY ARIELLE KRAMER STAFF WRITER

Laura Shackelford, associate professor in anthropology at the University, is pioneering a new teaching method for the field of archaeology. For the past year, Shackelford and her team of graduate students and professors in other departments have been developing ANTH 399. The class will use vir-

tual reality technology to give students a new perspective on field sciences and allow them to simulate getting a real archaeological experience. The class will teach archaeological field methods as if students are going out into a field and excavating a real site. The course will begin in the spring and meet three times a week. Twice a week,

students will work from inside a classroom to discuss projects, talk about conceptual material and plan for their lab. Once a week, students will partake in a lab, where they work in pairs. Two students will be assigned to each VR station, with one student wearing the headset and doing the excavation mission while the other helps them through the activity

and takes notes. The use of virtual reality technology is a large step in accessibility for students, Shackelford said. Most people are not interested in archaeology, as a hobby or a career, unless they can give it a try. With this new format, anybody who is interested can try it. Shackelford presumes they will get a lot of anthropology or anthro-CS majors at first

but is excited to reach other students as well. “I hope that it’ll be a draw for all students. I hope that eventually, as we grow the class in size, we’ll have a greater number of students across disciplines because that’s the idea, that this is a fun and interesting subject, and anyone can try it,” Shackelford said. The field of archaeology is very hard to teach in a class-

room because of its handson focus. In addition, in order to major in archaeology, students are required to go to a field school, which is often far away and hard for students to access. It can be costly, require extra time and travel and poses a challenge for those with mobility or familial issues. “What we have found SEE ARCHAEOLOGY | 5A

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IOTW

McLaughlin off to impressive start this season BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER

Illinois has only played three games so far this season, but kicker Chase McLaughlin has used that time to make history. On Saturday at Soldier Field, the senior became the first Illini kicker ever to make a 50-yard-plus field goals over three consecutive games. He’s tied for the lead in the FBS and is also tied for first in Illinois history with four 50-yard-plus field goals in his career so far. McLaughlin confident and composed when kicking field goals, but his performance as of late is not due to the mental factors. Rather, McLaughlin points to his added leg strength during the offseason, and with that, he’s become more accurate from deep. The Cypress, Texas, native has always been a near-lock from within 40 yards, but the Illini have rarely attempted long field goals until this season. “(Head strength and conditioning coach) Joey Boese and the strength staff have done a great job of helping me get stronger, quicker, faster,” McLaughlin said. “Then just being more confident out there, knowing I can hit the big ball and stay true to my form, my swing and hit it through.” Illinois lost a close game at Soldier Field against South Florida last Saturday, squandering a 19-7 lead, but it was McLaughlin who single-handedly built most of the lead before the comeback. He hit four field goals, including two from beyond 40 yards, and a 53-yarder on the last play of the first half to give Illinois a 16-7 lead going into the break. Head coach Lovie Smith is well aware of McLaughlin’s four field goal feat,

total kickoffs going for touchbacks. “This past week, we were playing a great returner,” Smith said. “There are a lot of different ways to take him out of the game. One is to just boom the ball out of the end zone. As you can see, Chase has worked awful hard to get stronger, and we see that in his leg strength. But it's about being accurate too, with those field goals. Right before the half that gave us a big boost.” McL aug h l i n d id n’t expect to see so much action on the place-kicking front so early — especially with three attempts of over 50 yards — but he’s been prepping for such opportunities just the same. “They are usually such a rarity, doesn't seem like it this season so far,” McLaughlin said. “But they’re definitely something we focused on because it has been a weaker point in the past. Inside of 40, I’ve been pretty solid and feel comfortable there. We're just trying to push the range a little bit.” Improving range was the main focus for McLaughlin heading into the se ason. Working with special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky, McLaughlin has been attempting more long-distance field goals than in past seasons, and he thinks those reps have helped improve his accuracy from further out. “The biggest thing is that, just mentally, once you get back there and hit a big ball,” McLaughlin said. “When you get closer, the AUSTIN YATTONI THE DAILY ILLINI uprights seem a whole lot Illinois kicker Chase McLaughlin practices during a timeout in the game against USF at Soldier Field on Saturday. McLaughlin bigger. We've been doing it went 4-for-4 in the game and is the first kicker in Illini history to have three consecutive games with a 50-plus yard field goal. in practice all summer, all fall camp and then going but he was also impressed consecutive kickoff returns the explosive return man In fact, McLaughlin has into the season, so it's with his work on kickoffs. for touchdowns in tweek 2 a chance — each of his five been a bore for oppos- just something I feel more South Florida freshman against Georgia Tech, but kickoffs sailed into the end ing returners so far this Terrence Horne had two McLaughlin never gave zone for touchbacks. season, with 16 of his 18 SEE IOTW | 3B

VOLLEYBALL

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Illini hit the road to begin Big Ten schedule Illinois splits Big Ten

games, loses win streak

BY BRIAN BINZ STAFF WRITER

For most of the nonconference schedule the Illinois volleyball team made winning look easy. But starting this weekend, the road gets a little harder. “Every (Big Ten) game is gonna be like Creighton,” said Head Coach Chris Tamas. “A lot of it is about constantly improving in league play.” With nonconference play over, the Illini will open the Big Ten schedule with a road trip to the state of Indiana, taking on No. 16 Purdue, then Indiana, on the road. After winning their first 11 games of the year, the Illini will look to extend their winning streak against familiar foes. “I’m pretty excited to be headed to the home state,” said Jacqueline Quade, junior and Indiana native. “Lots of family coming out.” For Quade and the upperclassmen, the start of Big Ten play will be business as usual. But for freshman defensive specialist Taylor Kuper, setter Diana Brown and junior middle blocker Ashlyn Fleming, the Big Ten is unknown territory. For setter Jordyn Poulter, their goal is simple. “It might go without needing to be said,” Poulter said. “Just keep doing what we’ve been doing.” Perfect on the season, and fresh off a Sweet 16 run, Tamas thinks the team’s overall experience will help them this weekend. “It helps having juniors and seniors who have played in the conference,” Tamas said. “They’re the ones who set the tone.” What the Illini have done so far is put together the best nonconference resume in the two years Tamas has been on cam-

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Illinois head coach Chris Tamas watches his team from the sideline during the match against Northern Iowa at Huff Hall on Friday. Illinois now looks ahead to Big Ten play.

pus, racking up four wins over top 25 opponents, two of which were true road games. “It’s business as usual,” Tamas said. “They know the expectation, they know it’s coming every weekend.” Because of the difficult early schedule, Tamas feels his team has learned lessons that will help them survive the gauntlet of Big Ten play. The first of those lessons came against No. 25 Colorado State, who came back from down 2-0 to force a decisive fifth set early this

season. “We always tell them ‘There’s no easy games here,’” Tamas said. “You battle every day. You’re gonna have some human nature stuff but we gotta make sure we stay focused.” There certainly will not be an easy game on Friday against No. 16 Purdue, who also comes in undefeated at 11-0. Lead by preseason All-Big Ten senior outside hitter Sherridan Atkinson, Purdue has risen from No. 23 in the season-opening poll, as well as Lipscomb the Bisons

in three sets, just like the Illinois. The Hoosiers don’t boast the same record as The Boilermakers. Indiana has lost to Northern Iowa —who Illinois beat 3-0 — part of its 9-2 record so far. The road may not be easy, but it’s what Tamas and the Illini signed up for. “You’re gonna be in front of two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight thousand people,” Tamas said. “This is kinda why you’re at Illinois and in the Big Ten.” @binzy_20 brianb2@dailyillini.com

The IIllini looked to continue their winning streak as they headed up north to open Big Ten play against Minnesota. Thanks to Illini junior Arianna Veland, who had two goals, the team picked up its fifth straight victory. It didn’t take long for the Illini to strike first. Veland headed in a corner kick from sophomore Hope Breslin in the 13th minute of the game to put the Illini up 1-0. The early goal would be one of two goals for Veland in the game. “If you talk about the impact she (Veland) has had on the year overall, she has really embraced the role that we have put her in,” said head coach Janet Rayfield. “We have had her playing as our defense center mid when she really came in as more of an attacking-minded player. She has embraced that role and is a big factor to us being in those physical, competitive games.”

Mi n nesot a played aggressively and push the ball into Illinois territory, outshooting the Illini 5-2 in the first half, though the team couldn’t find the back of the net. However, Illinois struck again in the 53rd minute of the second half when senior Katie Murray connected with Veland on a laser cross that soared above the Golden Gophers and landed right on the head of Veland. It marked the third assist of the season for Murray and the third goal of the season for Veland. The 2-0 victory gave the Illini their first Big Ten win of the season. Accompanying that victory, Illinois managed to outscore its opponents by a remarkable 17-1 throughout a five-game winning streak, including wins over No. 14 Oklahoma State and in-state rival Illinois State. “Any time you go on the road in the Big Ten and come away with a victoSEE SOCCER | 3B

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Illinois midfielder Hope Breslin (right) celebrates with forward Caroline Ratz (left) during the game against Northern Illinois at the Illinois Soccer Stadium on Aug. 26.

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While they didn't take conventional routes to either college or professional football, Clayton Fejedelem and Geronimo Allison have both carved out success at both stops.

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GERONIMO ALLISON For Allison, the journey in football was atypical. Before his time in Champaign, Allison spent two seasons at Iowa Western Community College. However, he made an impact as soon as he arrived in Champaign. The receiver started 12 of 13 games in his junior season, and registered 598 yards and

five touchdowns. His senior season performance would earn him an All-Big Ten honorable mention, as he finished with 882 yards and three touchdown catches. Allison went undrafted in 2016, but signed with the Green Bay Packers. He was cut to the practice

squad before the season. He received a call-up from the Packers in October 2016 and caught a 4-yard touchdown as his first career NFL reception. Thus far in 2018, Allison has 133 receiving yards to go along with a touchdown, a 39 yarder against the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

CLAYTON FEJEDELEM After playing two seasons at National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school Saint Xavier, Fejedelem joined the program as a junior in 2015. After playing sparingly in his initial campaign, Fejedelem broke out his senior year, leading the team in tack-

les as a safety and earning All-Big Ten second team from the media. Fejedelem would have to wait and watch 244 players go before him before the Cincinnati Bengals grabbed him in the seventh round in 2016. To maintain a roster spot, Fejedelem stood out

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The Illini figured out how to start strong; Now it’s about the finish. Illinois football is back for a Friday night under the lights game against undefeated No. 10 Penn State. The teams have met a total of 23 times with the Nittany Lions claiming 18 of the wins. Penn State won the last meeting 39-0 at University Park on Halloween in 2015. However, the last time the matchup was in Champaign, a 36-yard field goal with eight seconds left claimed the 16-14 victory for Illinois. The Illini enter this game in an eerily similar place as last year, suffering their first loss at the hands of the Bulls before heading into Big Ten play. Last season, the team didn’t pick up another victory for the rest of the year. Now, it’s about breaking that Big Ten losing streak. “We’ve got a better focus this year,” said linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips. “We’ve got more guys that want it, more guys flying at that ball, more guys who want the ball to themselves.” Defensively, the Illini have been able to capitalize on mistakes made from opposing offenses. The Illini defensive line has knocked down nine passes in the first three games. Defensive end Bobby Roundtree leads the nation

with four, while defensive tackle Jamal Woods is tied for second nationally with three. While the line forces fumble, the secondary has made plenty of mistakes, with missed assignments constantly being an issue. This week, however, fans may see the potential return of Bennett Williams and Nate Hobbs, which may put the coverage confusion to rest. The two, along with Carmoni Green, Deon Pate and Lou Dorsey have been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules but have been getting first-team reps at practice this week. On the offense side of the ball, the Illini have struggled to complete their drives. ‘It helps when you keep the same group of guys,” said head coach Lovie Smith. “They have gotten a lot of time together, playing together. And I think it helps the confidence, too, of course when you talk about those explosive plays. They know where it starts and they know how big of a part they have had in it. It’s going to be a big challenge this week, but I know the offensive line is looking forward to that challenge.” An offensive powerhouse for the team has been running back Mike Epstein, who collected 113 rushing yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against South Florida, his second-straight 100-

yard game and the third in his Illini career. “When my number is called I just try to go out there and make plays,” Epstein said. “They trust me with the ball in my hands and that’s special.” Special teams is what the Illini relied on throughout the South Florida game. Kicker Chase McLaughlin was 100 percent on field goal attempts Saturday and is the first Illinois player ever to hit a 50-plus yard field goal in three consecutive games. “Chase has worked awfully hard to get stronger, and we see that in his leg strength, as well as being accurate with those field goals,” Smith said. “Right before the half, that gave us a big boost. Very happy with what those guys have done.” The team is still one of the youngest teams in the nation and with the threat of Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley, a mobile quarterback, the Illini are faced with their biggest challenge thus far. No matter what the critics may say, Illinois is confident it can compete. “We’re going to show up excited about seeing exactly how much improvement we can make and how we come back from adversity,” Smith said. @tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com

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sistency. Sophomore running back Mike Epstein put it simply. “He’s been amazing,” Epstein said. “Dude has been booting it.” While the team works on its various units throughout practice, McLaughlin and the other specialists split up with Ligashesky to do their own drills. But Epstein said that despite that degree of separation

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Fall vibes only

Buzz’s picks for best albums ELANI KAUFMAN

TAYLOR CYGAN

KATIE POWERS

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Vampire Weekend’s 2008 self-titled “Vampire Weekend” is the quintessential fall album. The Afro-pop that infuses the album immediately evokes the sense of warmth that comes from sitting outside, watching the leaves fall and embracing the last few days of sunshine before the dreariness of winter starts to creep in. The swirling violins on “M79” (arguably the best and most underrated track) almost trick your brain into smelling the crisp air that comes with autumn and evokes the instant desire to bundle up in the coziest sweater in your closet. “Vampire Weekend” also brings lightness to the existential horror that arises during midterms, managing to be a dually fantastic album for fall and for college alike. Lines like, “Oh your collegiate grief has left you/dowdy in sweatshirts/ Absolute horror!” from “One (Blakes Got a New Face)” remind you to take a step back and enjoy the beautiful season outside. ekaufmn2@readbuzz.com

When I think of the fall season, Maroon 5’s album “Songs About Jane” immediately comes to mind. It’s slightly older, so there’s an element of nostalgia every time you put on the track. Just like the leaves are changing and temperatures are dropping, that lingering excitement can be mirrored in this album. Especially for me, the songs “She Will Be Loved” and “Sunday Morning” are calm, relaxing and make the changing of seasons feel peaceful. Simply listening to this album makes me want to go carve a pumpkin and sip on a pumpkin spice latte as I sit back and unwind after a long day. However, there are also more upbeat tracks like “Harder To Breathe” and “This Love.” These songs make me think of fall because of the way they are upbeat. Just like the scholastic season starts to pick up its pace, with deadlines starting to hit unsuspecting students, these songs mirror that lively energetic excitement. That’s why, for me, Maroon 5’s classic album is a fall favorite. Besides, who doesn’t love looking at Adam Levine as he performs? tcygan2@readbuzz.com

No album encapsulates an autumn in the Midwest quite like Indiana based folk rockers Houndmouth’s 2015 release “Little Neon Limelight.” The band’s second full length, Houndmouth presents a sound rooted in a time long before the creation of the album and lyrics that represent a fine blend of nostalgia and the desire to find something better. Tracks like the ghostly “Gasoline” and “Black Gold” display the turbulence and depth of emotions that come with that type of reflection. There’s also a sense of wisdom throughout the album, coming across in “Say It” and “My Cousin Greg” which both offer perspective on avoiding and dealing with pain from someone who’s been through it. Houndmouth played in sometimes forgotten parts of the Midwest, even opening their tour in support of this album at the High Dive in downtown Champaign. Since this release, Houndmouth has entered a new era. The foursome is now a trio, following the departure of vocalist and keyboardist Katie Toupin. While their latest release, the aptly titled “Golden Age,” has its merits, the vintage magic of “Little Neon Limelight” is gone. So just like the coming of autumn, listening to “Little Neon Limelight” is a reminder of time passing by and that nothing — no matter how solid it might seem — can always stay the same. kmp2@readbuzz.com

BY EMILY PEASE 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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20

The 177 Project — Diocese of Peoria

“The Miseducation of Cameron Post”

 2:15-4:15 p.m.  The Art Theater, 120 W. Church St., Champaign  Varies, NR “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” follows Cameron (Chloë Grace Moretz) as she is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night. Run by the strict and severe Dr. Lydia Marsh (Jennifer Ehle) and her brother, Reverend Rick (John Gallagher, Jr.), the center is built upon repenting for “same-sex attraction.” In the face of intolerance and denial, Cameron meets a group of fellow sinners including the amputee stoner Jane (Sasha Lane) and her friend, the Lakota Two-Spirit, Adam (Forrest Goodluck). Together, this group of teenagers forms an unlikely family as they fight to survive.

Light the Night 2018

 4:30-7 p.m.  Alma Mater, 1409 W. Green St., Urbana  N/A, all ages As fall quickly approaches, daylight hours are dwindling. To increase safety, the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, the city of Champaign, the city of Urbana and the University have partnered to purchase bike light sets for the 11th annual Light the Night bike light distribution campaign.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

U of I Administration Records & Alumni Association Blood Drive

 6:45-9 p.m.  St. John’s Catholic Newman Center, 604 E. Armory Ave., Champaign  Free, all ages Come join Adoration Artists, Ben Wagner Music and Greg Boudreaux from Greg & Lizzy for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration and music as the 177 Project visits the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria. Get your free ticket at iTickets.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

iHelp Day of Service

 9a.m.-2 p.m.  Main Quad, 607 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana  Free, all ages iHelp is the signature campus and community-wide day of service in the fall, bringing together students, their surrounding community and University alumni in an organized effort to create a culture of giving at the University. Each year, over a thousand students come together to assist dozens of agencies across the Champaign-Urbana area in a display of gratitude to the community we call home. These acts of service can vary greatly from planting trees in local parks to painting classrooms in elementary schools.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23

Curtis Orchard Hay Rack Wagon Rides

 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana  Free, all ages September is Childhood Cancer Awareness & Sickle Cell Awareness Month. That means it is a great time to think about the recipients of blood products. Patients receive lifesaving blood products because of blood donors like you.

 9 a.m.  Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, 3902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign  Free, all ages Starting in September, join us as we take you on a tour of the apple orchard at Curtis Orchard in a hay rack wagon. See our website for more information on hours of operation and pricing.

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Brother and sister duo Lawrence will be playing Lincoln Hall in Chicago on Thursday. The duo discusses how growing up and playing music eventually led them to create a band, release an album and go on the road together.

Lawrence siblings discuss growing up, sharing music BY THERESE POKORNEY ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEWS EDITOR

The Lawrence siblings aren’t your typical brother-and-sister duo. Clyde, 24, and Gracie, 21, are the leading voices of Lawrence and have been touring across the country performing their unique R&B, soul and pop beats. The two have been creating songs since they were in diapers. They say this personal musicrelationship is the secret ingredient to their soulful pop hits. “Clyde and I can read each other super well, almost eerily well, and that definitely comes in handy on tour,” Gracie said. “On stage, we can tell what the other one is thinking pretty much all the time and can modify our own performance choices accordingly. In our life offstage on the road, I tend to get overwhelmed sometimes, since touring can be really taxing. Clyde has consistently stepped in just at the right moment to calm me down.” “We’ve grown up together, so it’s pretty easy to guess where the other one is at emotionally,” Gracie said. The music-playing siblings agree they work so well because they’ve been playing together since they were toddlers. However, Clyde

said it was their recent experience on the road that made them appreciate their home life. “Our music has always been about home, and as people, we have always been total homebodies,” Clyde said. “It’s lucky that on tour, I feel more like I’m home than away because I’m with my sister, not to mention six of my other best friends. My least favorite part is that even when I’m thousands of miles away from home, I still end up stepping over piles of her clothes on the floor.” But the Lawrence siblings didn’t start touring immediately after the release of their first album, “Homesick.” When Clyde went off to college and began making music with six friends, Gracie started playing with the band in high school. Since then, Lawrence has evolved into a soul-rock powerhouse. “I made ‘Homesick’ during the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of college, and at that point, our band had played some shows here and there,” Clyde said. “It was really those next couple years where we found our sound with the help of all the other fantastic members of the band.”

Other band members include Sam Askin (drums), Sumner Becker (alto sax), Jordan Cohen (tenor sax), Michael Karsh (bass), Jonny Koh (guitar) and Marc Langer (trumpet). Last year, the eight-piece signed with Warner Brothers Records, re-released their debut “Breakfast” and set out to play as many shows as possible around the U.S. After the release of a 10-song acoustic version of “Breakfast,” Lawrence has continued to prove their impressive musicianship with their 13-track “Living Room” which dropped Friday and is full of colorful pop songs that take you through their childhood. “We write a lot about growing up in our music. Sometimes, overtly commenting on growing up and sometimes just writing about experiences that informed our growth,” Gracie said. “I feel like even though we sometimes write about becoming adults, the act of singing and writing transports me back to being a little kid because we grew up playing songs in our living room every day, and still do.” Most of the songs in the new album reflect on the duo’s adolescence growing up in their family’s living room (hence the name, “Liv-

ing Room”). Clyde said it’s important when you hear the songs in the album, the audience feels like they’re getting to know them as people. “Living Room” is a tribute to the Lawrence’s grandma, who passed away during the early stages of the album-making process. “The song ‘Almost Grown’ is one off the album that’s explicitly nostalgic,” Clyde said. “Some songs are specifically about our childhood, while others aren’t. Regardless, it’s all very connected to memories from our childhood.” Clyde said the two try to write songs as a true reflection of what the band is actually like. He said they aren’t playing characters when singing songs. The group tries to be as real as possible. This album, and all their other content, is about what they’re going through and what they’ve been through, he said. “This album has everything from intense songs about lost loved ones and insecurities about growing up, to songs about having a weird sleeping schedule and eating food that is spicier than expected,” Clyde said. The two agreed that being real is what bothers them the most about today’s music industry. There’s always

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The siblings discussed trying to create music that is genuine and that reflects who they are as a band.

too much autotune and too many loops replacing actual songwriting, according to the duo. Gracie said she’d take a few bum notes over lip-syncing any day. “There are not enough people who really sing live or who can really sing at all,” Gracie said. “Nowadays, peo-

ple are impressed if a singer sings fully live at a concert, which is nuts to me. I’m sure we’d weed out the girls from the women in terms of ability if there was a little less trickery in the industry, and I’m sure that scares people.” tpokor3@dailyillini.com

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