ELECTION GUIDE MONDAY October 31, 2016
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What to know on Election Day BY CLAIRE HETTINGER NEWS EDITOR
November 8 will be many University students’ first opportunity to cast a vote in a presidential election and may be the first time they vote at all. The process is simple, but there are a few things students should know when preparing for Election Day.
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Voting locations
Know where to vote in Champaign, Urbana or on campus. To fi nd voting locations and times on Nov. 8, visit champaigncountyclerk.com
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Voting times
Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m on Election Day, Nov. 8. There may be lines to vote, so plan accordingly.
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Identification
If voting in Illinois for the first time, a state ID is required at the polling place. If this isn’t the first time voting, then an ID is not required.
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Political promotion
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Casting a vote for a write-in candidate
Voters can’t wear a shirt or other article of clothing inside the polling place that endorses a specific candidate. It counts as political promotion and is not allowed within 100 feet of the polling place. So, people hoping to show pride for their candidate, just wear a jacket over the political paraphernalia or put it on after voting. Voters may write or print the name of a candidate in the blank space below the office, if they wish to vote for a someone not on the ballot. Fill in the oval opposite the name with the marking device provided. Write-in votes are counted only for those candidates who file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate.
For the most up-to-date information about voting and election day go to www.champaigncountyclerk.com and stay with The Daily Illini for updates and coverage. BILLY GALANT THE DAILY ILLINI
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STUDENTS WEIGH IN
Who do you support? What was the tipping point for your choice?
Alondra Floras Junior in LAS
“I definitely don’t want Trump to win and so that’s one and also just a lot of ways that she (Clinton) wants to help the economy and wants to bring jobs and opportunities for underprivileged people that don’t have those opportunities yet.”
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Rep. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Mark Kirk shake hands after their debate on Oct. 3 in the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board room. The two have campaigned against each other for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat.
Senate race heats up amid controversy This drew an awkward pause from the debate audience and gained national attention after the debate. Media outlets across the nation condemned Kirk’s statements, and the Kirk campaign quickly apologized. H i s r e m a rk s cost him endorse m e n t s from the Human Rights C a m paign, a gay-rights organization and Americans for Responsible Solut i o n s which is an anti-gun violence committee.
BY MICHAEL SEMACA STAFF WRITER
With so much focus on who will be sitting in the Oval Office next, it’s easy to forget that there are many other political races occuring. The state of Illinois is no exception. One of its U.S. Senate seats is up for grabs on Nov. 8, when Republican incumbent Mark Kirk will face Democrat Tammy Duckworth. Republicans currently hold 54 Senate seats, compared to Democrats’ 44. And, as a traditionally “blue” state, pollsters across the nation have speculated that Kirk’s seat is one of the most vulnerable Republican seats in the upcoming election. Polls have reflected this sentiment as well; RealClearPolitics’ polling average currently puts Duckworth up seven points.
Tom Bristow Junior in Engineering
“Yeah, I’m voting for Hillary. I don’t know if I ever really considered voting for Trump, or Stein or Johnson. Primaries I voted for Bernie; I liked him better than Hillary but compared to Trump I don’t know if that’s really even a question.”
Jerome Williams Junior in LAS
“There’s some candidates who should have never of gotten as far as they have. But I think for the future, it definitely is going to put a different light on how Republicans choose their candidates and how both parties choose their candidates, because there’s big issues with both candidates that people are trying to point out.”
Kirk’s seat is one of the most vulnerable Republican seats in the upcoming election.
Debate Controversy
The Incumbent: Mark Kirk
Sen. Kirk and Rep. Duckworth engaged in a policy debate Thursday night at the University of Illinois at Springfield. The debate was a tense and highly contentious, with Kirk accusing Duckworth of lying about a discrimination lawsuit. At one point in the debate, Duckworth mentioned her family’s military history and referenced how she can trace her lineage to the Revolutionary War. “I had forgotten that your parents came all the way from Thailand to serve George Washington,” Kirk said in response to Duckworth’s comments.
Amanda Maher Freshman in Engineering
“I think I may vote for Gary Johnson. Politics have become so polarized, which is why I want to vote Gary. I also consider myself a Libertarian.”
Drew Minik Senior in Business
Kirk has served since winning in the 2010 midterm elections. Kirk, born in Champaign, served in the U. S. Navy reserve in the 1990s and was recalled to active duty in 1999 during the Yugoslav Wars. He then won the race for the Illinois 10th district House of Representative seat in 2000, serving northern Chicago suburbs such as Waukegan and Highland Park. Kirk served the district until winning the 2010 Illinois U.S. senate seat, defeating Democrat Alexi Giannoulias. During his tenure in the
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The Challenger: Tammy Duckworth
gressional district, which includes northwest Chicago suburbs like Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. She has served the area since winning the seat in 2012. Duckworth was born in Bankgok, Thailand, the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran. Duckworth’s family heritage can be traced back to the American Revolutionary war. She moved to Hawaii when she was 16. She joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1992, and was deployed to Iraq in 2004. Duckworth lost both of her legs after her helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade, becoming the first female double amputee in the war and received a Purple Heart. Duckworth first ran for Congress unsuccessfully in 2006. The same year, she was appointed director of the Illinois department of veterans affairs by thenGov. Rod Blagojevich. In 2009, she was nominated by President Obama to serve in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she remained until resigning in 2011 to focus on her second run for Congress. Policy-wise, Duckworth is more of a traditional Democrat. She supports comprehensive immigration reform, is in support of President and wants to move the country to a more energy independent future. She also wants to increase government investment in infrastructure.
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“I’ll be voting for the Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump. The tipping point for me was the way that I saw him attack establishment politicians on the left and the right.”
House and Senate, Kirk gained a reputation for being a centrist. Socially, Kirk’s voting record indicates he is a moderate: he has consistently held pro-choice positions, is pro-gun control and is pro-marriage equality. Kirk is also one of the few Republican senators to propose giving a hearing to President Obama’s r e c e n t Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have refused to put the president’s nominee to a vote, drawing significant criticism. He also denounced the Republican Party’s nominee for president, Donald Trump, in June, saying he was “too bigoted and racist.” Kirk said he would write in David Petraeus, former CIA director, instead. Kirk suffered a stroke in January 2012 while serving as senator, causing him to leave the Senate for a year. He returned in January 2013 and has made a full cognitive recovery.
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Locally elected offices up for vote; 2016 BALLOT C-U directly affected by outcomes NATIONAL CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
BY CLAIRE HETTINGER
U.S. President/Vice President Hillary Clinton
Timothy Kaine Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump Michael R. Pence Republican Party
Gary Johnson
Bill Weld Libertarian Party
Jill Stein
Ajamu Baraka Green Party
U.S. Representative (Illinois’ 13th Congressional District) Rodney Davis
Republican Party
Mark D. Wicklund Democratic Party
U.S. Senator (Illinois) Tammy Duckworth Democratic Party
Mark Steven Kirk Republican Party
Kenton McMillen Libertarian Party
Scott Summers Green Party
STATE IL State Comptroller Claire Ball
Libertarian Party
NEWS EDITOR
The high-profile elections are the presidential and senate candidates, but the ballot will be significantly longer than just those two races. The other candidates may be unknown to most voters, but their decisions may impact the day-to-day lives of Champaign-Urbana residents and University students more than the national election will. The following positions will be voted on in the Nov. 8 election.
Illinois State Comptroller
The comptroller is in charge of the state’s bank accounts and financial assets. He or she is also in charge of the money that goes in and out of them. The comptroller signs paychecks to state employees and authorizes payments. The power of the position comes from the Illinois Constitution which states the duties as “(a) maintaining the central fiscal accounts of the state, and (b) ordering payments into and out of the funds held by the Treasurer of Illinois.” The incumbent, Leslie Munger, was appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner in January 2015.
Illinois State Senator, Illinois State Senate 52nd District
A member of the Illinois General Assembly. The elected senator represents their district’s interests in Springfield. The senate passes legislation, approves the budget. The incumbent is Scott Bennett who has served since January 2015.
Illinois State Representative, Illinois State House 103rd District
A member of the Illinois General Assembly. The elected representative works to write and pass legislation that represents their district’s interests in Springfield. The Illinois House of Representatives has 118 members. The incumbent is Carol Ammons who has served since January 2015.
Champaign County Clerk
The clerk is responsible for keeping the public records of the county. This includes marriage cer tific ates, death cer tificates, bi r th cer tificates a nd the ordinances and resolutions of the county and the county board agenda and minutes. The clerk is also in charge of organizing the elections. G ordy Hulten, the
Tim Curtin Green Party
current clerk, is not seeking re-election.
Champaign County Coroner
The coroner is responsible for determining the cause of death when a physician is not present. The position includes issuing death certificates, determining the need for an investigation into the cause of death or deciding if an autopsy should be performed if a death is suspicious. The coroner also acts as the sheriff if the sheriff’s office is ever vacant. The incumbent is Duane Northrup.
Champaign County State's Attorney
The office of the state’s attorney brings to court all criminal and traffic cases in the county. The attorney also represents and defends in cases raised against a county officer or the county. The attorney gives opinions on the law to any county officers and interprets the law relating to the county. The incumbent is Julia Rietz.
Champaign County Recorder Of Deeds
The recorder of deeds m a i nt a i n s pr o p e r t y records for the county.
The documents include, deeds, mortgages, plats of subdivision and land su r veys. T he other documents include foreign birth certificates, foreign marriage licenses, military d ischa rge paper work among others. The incumbent is Barb Frasca.
Champaign County Auditor
The auditor acts as the county’s accountant. The position audits claims against the county and pays claims. The auditor continually audits the county’s money and the county offices’ financial records. The auditor is supposed to serve as an in-house watchdog for the county government. The incumbent is John Farney.
Champaign County Commissioner, Champaign County Board 9th District
The commissioner is a member of the Champaign County board. He or she represents the district’s needs throughout the county board. The board works to ensure that the county government runs smoothly and functions in the best interest of the county.
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Susana Mendoza
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Leslie Geissler Munger
Church of the Living God
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IL State Senator (Illinois State Senate, 52nd District)
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Scott M. Bennett Democratic Party
Michael P. Madigan
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Constitutional Ballot · Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment provides that no moneys derived from taxes, fees, excises, or license taxes, relating to registration, titles, operation, or use of vehicles or public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, or airports, or motor fuels, including bond proceeds, shall be expended for other than costs of administering laws related to vehicles and transportation, costs of construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, intercity passenger rail, ports, airports, or other forms of transportation, and other statutory highway purposes, including the State or local share to match federal aid highway funds. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.
LOCAL Champaign County Clerk
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Early voting locations open until Election Day The following are locations for early voting in Champaign County open until Election Day on Nov. 8.
Office of the Champaign County Clerk
1776 E. Washington St., Urbana Through Friday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
UI Campus: Illini Union, Federal Room (basement)
1401 W. Green St., Urbana Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
Recreation Center (ARC)
201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
North Champaign: The Church of the Living God
310 E. Bradley Ave., Champaign Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
West Champaign: Leonhard Recreation Center
2307 Sangamon Drive, Champaign Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6
p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
Southwest Champaign: Meadowbrook Community Church
1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
Mahomet: Lake of the Woods Pavilion
Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
200 S. Century Blvd., Rantoul Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
St. Joseph: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 802 E. Douglas St., St. Joseph Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
Tolono Public Library
111 E. Main St., Tolono Through Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Sunday: 1–4 p.m.
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How much do you know about the upcoming election?
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Duane Northrup Republican Party
Alexander Rounds Democratic Party
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BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
Why are candidates fighting over the How many cases of in-person voter Supreme Court? fraud have been proven?
George Vargas
a. 20 b. 270 c. 538
Champaign County Recorder Of Deeds
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the election?
a. There is an open seat, so the president can control if there is a liberal or conservative justice b. The president eventually gets appointed to the Supreme Court c. The entire Supreme Court changes every 50 years.
Democratic Party Republican Party
Matthew Duco Democratic Party
Mark Shelden
Republican Party
Champaign County Auditor George Danos Independent
John Farney
Republican Party
Champaign County Commissioner (Champaign County Board District 9) Steve Summers Democratic Party
a. 1520 b. 52 c. 270
What are the chances that Donald Trump is going to win, according to a Which of these people is not running recent Daily Illini article? for the IllinoisU.S. Senate? a. 45 a. Tammy Duckworth b. Mark Kirk c. Andrea Zopp
b. 0 c. 32
Where is Aleppo located?
Which of these people is not running for Illinois comptroller?
a. Western Turkey b. Northern Syria c. Trick question, Aleppo is the city from Aladdin
a. Susana Mendoza b. Leslie Munger c. Scott Bennett
a. 31 per one billion ballots cast b. 1,000 per one billion ballots cast c. 25,000 per one billion ballots cast
When are the polls open on Election Day in Illinois? a. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. b. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. c. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Which of these people is not running as a third-party candidate? a. Gary Johnson b. Mike Huckabee c. Joseph Maldonado
Answers:
Julia Rietz
a, c, c, b, a, b, c, a, c, b
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OPINIONS THE DAILY ILLINI
EDITORIAL
We’re with her
cago Bears — though at least that tomato wouldn’t speak. We refuse to offer a single reason to vote for Trump because we truly believe there isn’t one that ust a week from Election isn’t immediately overpowered by Day, it still seems like the one of the millions of reasons not seminal moment of the 2016 to vote for him. presidential campaign for Take your pick: He allegedly most Illinois students happened all sexually assaulted several women, the way back in March, when Verhe mocked a reporter’s physical mont Sen. Bernie Sanders visited disability, he said he would impose campus. a ban on all Muslims from enterSanders’ arrival was met with ing the U.S. complete pandemonium; students Within his first 100 days in ofbegan a line outside the Activities fi ce, Trump would undoubtedly and Recreation Center at 5:30 a.m. make dozens of errors much more that Saturday morning — Sanders’ costly than any Clinton has made rally didn’t start until 3 p.m. in her lifetime of politics. The college-centralized craze The Democratic Party is terrifor Sanders’ self-proclaimed sofi ed of him. The Republican escialist ideology was not unique to the University, but his appearance tablishment is largely terrified of him. Foreign countries that the here added a personal touch to a U.S. depends on for trade and allicampaign that had already connected with so many of our fellow ances are terrified of him. Despite what Trump might tell you, that students. sort of fear isn’t quelled by pushThe moment Sanders arrived, ing harder and demanding more with talks of free college and enpower. vironmental concern, his hold on International negotiations don’t the hearts and minds of University work like the ones Trump claims students became much stronger. to have made in the business Two days after Sanders’ visit, the Daily Illini Editorial Board en- world: You can’t just say no, go bankrupt and fall back on your dorsed former Secretary of State nest egg when American lives and Hillary Clinton to be the Democareers are at stake. cratic nominee for president. It Donald Trump doesn’t know the was not a popular choice among first thing about being president students, to say the least. of the U.S. Backlash aside, the editorial A platform based solely on turnboard stood by our decision. While ing people’s insecurities into haSanders’ bold ideas about widetred — of Barack Obama, of forspread reform were intoxicating to students, it was in part an ideal- mer U.S. President Bill Clinton, of istic nature that made them so ap- women, of followers of the Islamic religion, of Hispanic people, of pealing. black people, of China, of our felTo us, Clinton’s proposals low Americans — has somehow seemed more grounded and realcarried him this far, but it can’t istic, and her decades of foreign policy experience to Sanders’ lack carry him any further. With any other Democratic nomthereof was another deciding facinee on the other side of the race, tor at a time when international relations are of grave importance. the choice would still be clear. But with Clinton, the choice is simple. Those factors all still weigh heavily on our editorial board as Our earlier endorsement of ClinClinton prepares for the culminaton for the Democratic nomination tion of her lifetime of public serleaves us well-positioned to ofvice on election night next week. fer a case that doesn’t depend on a But, of course, Clinton is no “lesser of two evils” argument. We longer running against a distinbelieve that Clinton is and always guished public official such as has been the best candidate for Sanders. the presidency. No, Clinton’s chief opposition Clinton’s policies align closely in the general election is a redfaced rabble-rouser named Donald with those of our editorial board. She either already held or has adTrump. opted nearly every socially liberal policy that we could ask for. During the primary season, we Many criticize her for convemade a plan to present both sides niently changing policies prior to of the November elections in our endorsements, then ultimately of- election season, but this is common practice across all of politics. fer our preference. All that truly matters is whether In our endorsement of Rep. Tammy Duckworth for Senate, we fol- Clinton will hold true to her supporters’ beliefs when she serves lowed through on our plan and provided several reasons why oth- in the Oval Office. There are more than enough ers might vote for Sen. Mark Kirk. We’d planned to do the same for people in place to hold her accountable, particularly if the the presidential election. Then, Democratic Party wins the Trump accepted the Republican Senate — yet another reason nomination for the presidency. for students in-state and out to To present a “reasonable” case vote Nov. 8. for Trump to be president would Clinton’s foreign policy experibe to present a case for a tomato ence is unmatched not only in the to start at linebacker for the ChiEditor’s note: The endorsements below reflect the views of The Daily Illini Editorial Board and not necessarily those of the Illini Media Company or The Daily Illini staff as a whole.
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race, but in American politics at large. Trump would tell you that it’s “bad experience,” but few politicians come with untarnished records. Clinton is by no means perfect in this regard, but the gap between our trust in her to negotiate with other countries and our trust in Trump or Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, who likely couldn’t find said countries on a map in the first place, is wider than the Grand Canyon. Students are justifiably concerned about Clinton’s level of dedication to their issues. Rest assured, the Clinton administration will take note of Bernie Sanders’ movement. Clinton understands where the next generation of voting power comes from, and Sanders has already been involved in helping Clinton adjust her education policies to better fit the needs of students and recent graduates who are searching for relief from the incredible burden of rising tuition costs.
done to this point. This is not about the lesser of two evils; it’s about delivering our country from one. But to do so, the millennial generation has to vote, even in a state that is nearly guaranteed to offer its electoral votes to Clinton. As of Sunday night, FiveThirtyEight’s statistical models put Clinton’s chances of winning at around 80 percent. That is not nearly enough when the 20 percent represents the ascension of a homegrown demagogue to the most powerful position in the known universe. Many of our fellow students who connected so beautifully with Sanders’ ideas have struggled to shift their support to Clinton. That struggle has continued unabated even after Sanders’ endorsement of the Secretary and her three dominant debate showings. We won’t ask students to betray their hearts and match our enthusiasm for Hillary Clinton. But we won’t hesitate to implore you to vote for her.
None of this is to say that Clinton is guaranteed to be a successful president. She has proven capable of making extremely poor decisions in the past, such as with her oft-mentioned private email server. Her favorability polling suggests that she would be among the most disliked candidates to ever hold the office of the president. But we wholeheartedly endorse Hillary Clinton based on the merit of everything else she
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The Daily Illini Editorial Board endorses Hillary Clinton for president. Her policies are most consistent with the socially liberal views of most students and our own.
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n Election Day, students will offer plenty of excuses for not going to the polls. “My class schedule is packed on Tuesdays.” “I forgot to register.” “I hate both presidential candidates.” But when people give all of these excuses, they take for granted an opportunity that people in other countries would give anything for — the right to vote. One member of our editorial board heard someone say that votes in Illinois, a state that has given its electoral votes to a Democrat every year since 1988, don’t make a difference in the presidential election compared
Don’t make excuses; just vote to important swing states such as Florida and Ohio. Whether you believe that or not, there is so much more at stake in this election than the presidency. As explained in our endorsements, this election is filled with real issues that affect students like you. This includes the state’s seemingly never-ending budget crisis, which has already brought layoffs to schools such as Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois universities, as well as uncertain financial aid for students at schools including our University. More higher education cuts could be coming soon. Gov. Bruce Rauner and other state lawmakers will meet after the election to
discuss a new plan to combat the budget crisis. The Illinois state senator in the 52nd District and the House of Representatives member in the 103rd District directly represent University students in this process. State Sen. Scott Bennett is up against Urbana Alderman Michael Madigan to see who should be on the front lines fighting for students. It’s your right to vote for the person who you believe will fight for you and has your best interests at heart. Remember this: If you forfeit your right to vote and are unhappy with the results, no one is going to care when you complain on
Facebook. Not only is voting your right, it is your civic duty. If you are a senior in college and think that the decisions of these lawmakers will not affect you, don’t forget about your fellow classmates who will still be here. You may leave for a different state, but your fellow students’ futures are entrusted to you. So if voting for yourself doesn’t seem worth it, vote for the benefit of other students. Vote for your younger brothers and sisters who will be in college soon. And vote for those who are unable to vote.
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Political drinking games for either side of aisle T
his election cycle has been the most uncomfortable and frustrating in our lives, and to get through the fi nal lap, we’re going to need some ways to blow off some steam. When you and your friends inevitably get together on Election Day to drown your sorrows, you can make things interesting with politically themed drinking games — we made one for each side. Drink responsibly and happy voting!
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Trump or teenager?
Drinking for dodged questions
Now this game is specifically regarding Mr. Trump’s infamous childish tendencies. A lot of the stuff he says is controversial, of course, but some of it doesn’t even sound like him — weirdly, it sounds a lot more like something a teenager might say. Below are several quotes. Take turns guessing whether the quote was said by Trump — in a speech or online — or said by a teenager on Twitter. Every wrong answer demands a drink. Good luck!
Hillary Clinton’s campaign has not been an exciting one. We’ve heard the same arguments about her vast experience over and over. Frankly, it’s boring. So let’s make use of it and turn it into something much more enjoyable. For this game, turn on any news channel covering the election and pay particular attention to the narratives.
1. “I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke.” 2. “Happy Social Media Day also known as Happy My Life Day.”
Every time you hear someone talk about Clinton’s glory days, such as when she played a monumental role in the death of Osama Bin Laden, take a drink. Every time a Clinton-supporting pundit dodges a question about Clinton’s use of a private email server, finish the rest of your drink. And whenever you hear Clinton talk about limiting tuition costs, then pour one out for Bernie Sanders.
3. “No more ‘Merry Christmas’ at Starbucks. Maybe we should boycott Starbucks.” 4. “I like the weather but my hair doesn’t.” 5. “After Friday’s Twilight release, I hope Robert Pattinson will not be seen in public with Kristen — she will cheat on him again!” 6. “Part of the beauty of me is I’m very rich.” 7. “Eating tacos, you wish you were me.”
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This year’s presidential debates offered plenty of material for drinking games.
Answer key: 1: Trump; 2: Teenager; 3: Trump; 4: Teenager; 5: Trump; 6: Trump; 7: Teenager.
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Mark Wicklund and Rodney Davis debate at WILL on Oct. 13. Columnists Isabella says voters should be informed before going to polling places on Election Day.
Vote once fully informed Know more than just presidential nominees before casting your vote ISABELLA WINKLER Opinions columnist
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any students on campus will be fulfi lling the ultimate civic duty for the fi rst time this week. But as you make your way to the polls, some of you may realize the ballot is not what you expect. As a fi rst-time voter, I wasted no time in casting my vote. But once I got to the Illini Union’s Federal Room on Tuesday afternoon, proudly gave my name and confi rmed my residency in Champaign county, I realized that maybe I was too eager and overconfident. Unfortunately, the ballot is not as easy as just checking a box for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. In fact, even though we’re made to believe that who we choose to vote for president is the most important decision to make, there are a dozen other boxes to check on that ballot. Over 60 percent of students at the University are from Illinois, which means that voting on senators and representatives will directly affect us. But, even if you’re not local to this city or state, it’s still important to realize the weight of the matters on which you have the opportunity to vote. The last eight years of the Obama administration perfectly exemplify the importance of congressional elections. These are the people we vote into office and trust to represent us by vot-
ing on bills and passing legislation: In some cases, their work affects us more directly than the president’s. In fact, the people we vote into Congress have the power to completely shut down the government, as demonstrated in 2013. They also have the power to appropriate funds, declare war and override the president’s vetoes. These elections aren’t publicized because they’re not as exciting as the presidential race, but don’t be fooled — they are just as crucial, whether you’re from Illinois or not. So before you cast your vote, make sure you do your research on Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth, who are running for Senate, and Rodney Davis and Mark Wicklund, who are running for the House of Representatives. If you’ve never heard these names before, you’re not in trouble. In fact, you may be at an advantage; the fact that these two names aren’t plastered all over every news channel lets you make up your own mind without the influence of the media. But that also means you have to take a few extra steps to get to know these candidates. Websites such as votesmart.org are a great resource for unbiased information about candidates, particularly for access to voting records, which are the perfect places to start to understand a candidate’s stances and gauge for consistency. Another matter that will appear on the ballot is the Illinois Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Amendment, which, if approved, would ensure that money raised through transportationlevel taxes would be put into a “lockbox.” Given the current state
of the Illinois budget, the funds raised through these taxes should be going toward infrastructure and other transportation-related projects, but are instead being used for other underfunded government programs. On that note, this election proves to be important to all University students, not just Illinois residents, because we are all affected by our state budget — or lack thereof. Luckily, we have the chance to vote on state senators and representatives who we can trust to represent us as students in the wake of the budget impasse. At the University, programs like the rape advocacy center, the counseling center and the first-year discovery program have gone underfunded because of budget cuts. Perhaps most strongly felt by Illinois residents, though, was the MAP grant funding that Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed, which would have lessened the financial burden for more than 5,000 University students. Springfield relied on stopgap funding and took more than a year to agree on a budget with Rauner, leaving Illinois families in the dust. But while it may seem like congressmen and women are historically inconsistent, untrustworthy and inattentive, young voters like us are the ones who can shift the paradigm. With that in mind, don’t forget how significant your ballot is given that our generation is the most targeted amongst candidates for votes. And don’t forget about the candidates who get lost in the woodwork in the midst of the presidential race — they’re more important than you think.
Isabella is a sophomore in ACES. iwinkle2@dailyillini.com
e’ve all seen the political memes and long-winded Facebook statuses this election cycle. There’s a good chance you’ve contributed to this dynamic as well, whether you’ve aggressively live-tweeted the debates or quietly up-voted an acquaintance’s political comment. Although political participation through social media feels productive and even therapeutic, this method is missing something vital. Many of us are not engaging with those of a different political orientation. And many of us are not even voting. Social media helps spread awareness, but isn’t necessarily inciting real change. Many studies show that our desire to be with like-minded people who share similar views is hard-wired. A 2009 analysis led by researchers at the University of Illinois and the University of Florida, which included data from 91 studies and involved about 8,000 participants, supports this idea. Participants were asked about their views on given topics and were then given the option to read and view information supporting either their own or an opposing point of view. The researchers found that people selected information matching their own views 67 percent of the time. In addition, people were even more resistant to new points of view when they were associated with political, religious, or ethical values. Social media and the Internet have made it easy for us to act on this natural inclination of avoiding information that contradicts what we already think or believe. Online, we tend to engage with opinions and people we agree with. We mostly stay within our own sociopolitical bubbles, following and friending those who hold similar beliefs to us, leading to us forming stronger biases. We post oversimplified partisan memes and statuses, which further ingrain our likeminded friends’ political ideas into their minds. Our perception of reality in these digital spaces is warped, as social media algorithms influence what type of content and opinions we’re consuming.
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Columnist Krystyna says voters should follow outspoken political commentators on social media such as Tomi Lahren to broaden or reinforce their own views. I found this to be evident in the months leading up to this year’s primary election. A flood of Bernie Sanders support on every social media platform surrounded me. It felt as if everyone was rooting and defi nitely voting for Bernie. He was sure to get the Democratic nomination. How could he not? No one
Online, we tend to engage with opinions and people we agree with. We mostly stay within our own sociopolitical bubbles. could seem to hide their devotion. In reality, my online feeds were simply reflecting my own political ideology. Many of my peers who showed Bernie love online didn’t even bother showing up to the voting booth in March. One might assume that social media makes it easy to engage with a vast array of opinions. Research has shown, however, that social media actually makes people less likely to voice their opinions. This is especially true when one’s views differ from those of others. Social media has the effect of discouraging
diversity of opinion. In addition, research has found that those who regularly use social media are less likely to express their divergent opinions offl ine as well. Social media has the ability to unite us over issues. But in reality, it’s far more likely to simply positively reinforce your own views and cause you to adhere to your beliefs. Because of this, your political engagement online might not be as productive as it feels. You’re unlikely to be convincing independent or undecided voters to vote for a specific candidate. You’re unlikely to even fi nd an undecided or independent voter within the bubble of your social media, let alone somebody strongly against your point of view. If you’re looking to make a difference, step outside of your bubble. The physical act of canvassing, registering voters, writing articles on a local scale or voting itself, are far more effective in terms of communicating public opinion in favor of your issue or candidate. Another Facebook status posted to a niche group of individuals doesn’t compare. As Obama would say: “Don’t boo. Vote.”
Krystyna is a junior in LAS. serhijc2@dailyillini.com
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Duckworth will follow through on promises of change tion of the Republican congressman from Chicago’s North Shore would be a shift from the status quo, and that Kirk could cleanse one of the country’s most corrupt states. n Nov. 2, 2010, Mark Kirk “Tonight, the sun set on a one-parstood in front of a cheerty corrupt state. And this Senate ing crowd in Wheeling, Ill., seat was just returned to its rightwith a smile on his face. ful owners: the people of Illinois,” The then-U.S. senator-elect from he said. the state of Illinois gave the crowd But during those six years since a thumbs up and said: “We are 800 Kirk took the oath of office, not miles from any ocean, but a tsunami much has changed in the way polijust hit the heartland. My name is tics have been run on the state or Mark Kirk and I’m going to replace federal level. Roland Burris in the U. S. Senate.” Now U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth Many voters thought the elecEditor’s note: The endorsements below reflect the views of The Daily Illini Editorial Board, and not necessarily those of the Illini Media Company or The Daily Illini staff as a whole.
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2015 after serving as a representative for Illinois’ eighth district. The Iraq War veteran and former director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has quickKirk, the incumbent, has shown an ly climbed the political ladder, and admirable willingness to work for now hopes to step into one of the bipartisan compromises during country’s most important offices. President Barack Obama’s tenure Like Kirk, Duckworth has also in office, which cannot be said for shown that she will work with the many senators on either side of the other side of the aisle. She stuck aisle. with her beliefs and voted for a The socially moderate Kirk has GOP-led bill that made it easier to challenged his party during his pofire U.S. Department of Veterans litical career and at times has sufAffairs employees who commit misfered because of his stances. conduct. This has been a common The senator is one of few Repubattitude for Duckworth, especially licans to support gay marriage, and when it involves cracking down on he supports the right of a woman to overspending in the military. choose when faced with the quesDuckworth supports equal pay for tion of abortion. equal work and has pushed for toKirk supports background checks tal equality for the LGBT communifor those who wish to purchase fire- ty. She wants more services for vicarms, an assault weapons ban and tims of domestic abuse and funding a ban that wouldn’t allow those on for the establishments that provide the FBI’s terrorist watch list to buy those services. guns. He also co-sponsored a bill In a conference call with The Daithat made gun trafficking a federly Illini Editorial Board, Duckworth al crime. emphasized her plan to help young For years, Sen. Kirk exempliadults refinance their student loans fied some of the collaborative spirit and made it clear that students that America needs not only in Con- should still attend college despite gress, but in the rest of the nation. rising costs and the less-than-desirHe is what many voters should want able job market. in their public official: someone who Duckworth also told the board of is willing to act in the interest of the her plans to restrict gun control, people he serves, not just the party. eliminate the ownership of highPerhaps his actions were taken grade weapons and work on relaopportunistically at times to boost tionships between members of vihis chances of re-election, but he olence-stricken communities and hasn’t reneged on the policies that those who protect them. made him favorable with Illinois’ residents. We endorse Rep. Tammy Duckworth But while our editorial board sup- with the hope that she can come ports some of Kirk’s history, we through on her own promises made have concerns about his present during this year’s contentious camand future. Kirk’s fiscally conserva- paign, and our expectations are tive policies align with a relatively high. small portion of both our editorial Rep. Duckworth simply board and our campus, which is one represents the values of students of the chief considerations of our more than Sen. Kirk. generation as we enter the job marDespite the grueling schedule of ket post-graduation. the last weeks of a campaign, Rep. Health concerns are also a facDuckworth took time to talk to our tor for Kirk, who had a stroke in board to address the concerns of January 2012 at age 52. Although students. we don’t view this as a key decidSen. Kirk did not. ing factor for why Kirk shouldn’t be This absolutely did not re-elected, like the Chicago Tribune disqualify Kirk from receiving our did, it is a concern on the minds of endorsement, but we appreciated many members of our board and Duckworth’s devotion to reaching should be a consideration for votstudent voters. The vast majority ers. Much can change in six years of our conversation was spent — when Kirk won the election in discussing how she hopes to help 2010, many of this year’s first time make college more affordable voters were still in junior high for students who want it, and find school. alternative educational and career Sen. Kirk also created some unpaths for those who don’t. needed controversy, or perhaps We are grateful for Sen. Kirk’s showed some of his true colors, dur- service to our country during his ing Thursday’s debate with Duckpolitical career, but we believe it is time for Illinois to move in a new worth. direction. After Duckworth referenced her Our editorial board hopes that family’s long history of military serDuckworth can move forward with vice, Kirk responded with, “I had a similar respect for the position forgotten that your parents came as Kirk showed for several years, all the way from Thailand to serve but with priorities that better fit George Washington.” the majority of our generation’s Kirk has since apologized for the desires. comment, but it’s too late in the Our state doesn’t need a tsunami; election cycle for his regret to wash we need someone to support our away the statement. fellow students and the great people of Illinois. Duckworth joined the election in
is challenging Kirk for his spot in the hopes of fulfilling in her own way the promises of change that Kirk made years ago.
America should reserve Election Day as national holiday JESSIE WEBSTER Opinions columnist
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onsidering how unpredictable the 2016 presidential election has become, it seems fitting that John Oliver, a British citizen and host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, would offer some of this year’s most relevant commentary on the importance of voting. Voting, Oliver said in a segment of his show from February 2016, is “the cornerstone of American democracy — the unshakable principle that everyone should have an equal vote, even idiots.” Understanding the significance of Election Day may seem foolproof to most Americans. Since the U. S. Constitution was ratified in June of 1788, almost every election (looking at you, Bush vs. Gore) many elections have been decided without controversy. While the benefits of our country’s peaceful and reliable electoral process cannot be overstated, there is one glaring error in the most basic part of the executive branch’s quadrennial cycle. Election Day must be declared a national holiday.
Not only is it the only way to ensure that everyone who is lawfully allowed to vote has the opportunity to do so, but it would also help indicate a national commitment to the continuation of a thriving democracy. The reasoning behind why Election Day takes place on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November is surprisingly antiquated. According to an October 2016 article from Vox, Tuesday was originally chosen so that residents of rural America could have time to travel to the polls without interrupting Sunday morning church services. Much has changed about American society since 1845, when Congress chose an Election Day that benefitted only white, Christian men. For starters, the 15th Amendment made it illegal to deny a citizen the right to vote based on race, and the 19th Amendment ensured that no citizen could be denied the right to vote based on gender. Additionally, while an agrarian lifestyle is no longer the most common way of earning a living, Americans today still find it difficult to justify taking time off to vote when many employers do not provide
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People stand in line at the Illini Union for early voting on Thursday. Columnist Jessie says Election Day should be a holiday to ensure a higher voting turnout. paid vacation time. In fact, a recent Caltech/ MIT survey on voting patterns found that three of the five most common reasons why eligible voters chose not to vote had an economic component to them, and reported that 17 percent of voters had to wait in line on Election Day for more than half an hour. Such a system is woefully inadequate in today’s soci-
ety, where time can quite literally be money. In order to accommodate the one-day model, there are currently 33 states, as well as the District of Columbia, that allow inperson early voting without excuse required. There are 27 states, as well as the District, that allow absentee voting without excuse by mail. The state of Illinois allows both methods.
Voters have responded positively to the opportunity to vote early. According to an October 2016 report from New York Magazine, between 30 and 40 percent of voters in the 2016 general election will vote before Nov. 8. Whether it be due to work, school or any number of other obligations, many Americans simply cannot afford to vote on Election
Day. If Election Day were a national holiday, these barriers wouldn’t hinder Americans from making it to the polls. Let’s make it so that all voters can exercise their civic duty and celebrate the cornerstone of American democracy.
Jessie is a senior in Media. jmwebst2@dailyillini.com
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costumes dominate Halloween BY ARIEL MAJEWSKI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
55%
would choose to dress up as Donald Trump for Halloween
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would choose to dress up as Hillary Clinton for Halloween JACOB SINGLETON THE DAILY ILLINI SOURCE: SPIRIT HALLOWEEN POLITICAL INFOGRAPHIC
Polls show former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the forefront of the election — as of Sunday, she leads 45 percent to 41.6 percent — but Donald Trump is leading in a different way: masks, costumes and wigs. The political election season has greatly affected the costume business — so much so that political costumes have been placed as the third-most popular choice for adults over 35, according to the National Retail Federation. The National Retail Federation reported in a survey that consumers will spend $3.1 billion on costumes out of an overall $8.4 billion on Halloween this year — a record in the survey’s 11-year history. Based on a Spirit Halloween political infographic, 55 percent of people said they would choose to be Trump, while 45 percent would choose to dress up as Clinton. Spirit Halloween has a special section for its political inventory this year, called “Make Halloween Great Again.” Along with paper and latex masks, Spirit offers multiple foam masks with the two presidential candidates' facial expressions. Marisa Uzzolino, Spirit Halloween representative, said the whining “Cry-Baby Trump” mask is still in the lead over the “#HBIC Hillary" mask. These Trump-favoring statistics appear to be the case for other costume outlets as well. Robert Dallas, owner of Dallas & Co. in Champaign, said he can’t keep Trump masks in stock, and Hillary masks closely follow in sales. “Trump masks are still in the lead by a small fraction. We just sold out of both but will be getting more back in within a day,” Dallas said. “I am confi-
dent we will sell out again, so I would push people to buy them now rather than waiting right before election time.” Other than masks, Dallas & Co. provides donkey and elephant costumes, "Make America Great Again" hats, American-themed ties and candidate wigs. Although many people are purchasing this material, popular supplies have also divided customers at times. Dallas said some customers buy their political merchandise discreetly. “I think the political scene has basically altered and changed and put fear into everyone's mind,” Dallas said. “It's really made more customers upset and angry about
“I thinks it’s kind of nice to poke fun at something that’s so serious and, frankly, scary.” ANDREA CUNNINGHAM FRESHMAN IN DGS
things you usually wouldn't care about.” Daniel Howie, sophomore at Parkland College, said he could see shock and irritation as possible reactions from customers looking at the political rack the first time. “I can defi nitely see people getting frustrated at that,” Howie said. “They’re concerned about how this election is going to go.” Andrea Cunningham, freshman in DGS, doesn’t think there is anything wrong with promoting this inventory, although she personally wouldn’t purchase it. “People are going to do what they want — they're going to
fi nd it somewhere else,” Cunningham said. “It's just a funny costume. I don't think there is any harm done by people buying it or seeing it. I think it's kind of nice to poke fun at something that's so serious and, frankly, scary.” College students aren’t the only ones making comments about Dallas & Co.’s inventory. Dallas said that students in both high school and middle school have been especially vocal about the merchandise. Alec Campbell, senior at Centennial High School, recently went to Dallas & Co. with his friends. “It was kind of funny at first; it was interesting to see that they had the masks. I think they might make other people feel more inclined to not have fun,” Campbell said. “Compared to just a fun costume … it just changes the mood.” Ever since Centennial High School had an election, Campbell said students have been facilitating more conversations about political merchandise. Specifically, a couple of people in his government class animatedly debate over the costume shop’s masks. Unlike Spirit Halloween, with its “Make Halloween Great Again" section, Dallas & Co. doesn’t have a rack solely designated for political merchandise. Costumes and masks from “V for Vendetta” — another popular theme this year — are mixed in the same rack. “We’re basically making a Dallas & Co. statement that we're not trying to affi liate with any specific political party,” Dallas said.
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Students support third-party candidates Johnson, Stein BY RACHEL MELANCON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for president, speaks at a campaign event in Los Angeles on Oct. 19.
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Jill Stein at a Green Party presidential town hall in Mesa, Arizona on March 12.
Though the press is flooding the American public with a sea of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many voters are turning to support third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Throughout the history of the U. S., politics have been heavily influenced by the Democratic and Republican parties, but this election season is showing a growing support for the lesser-known Libertarian and Green parties. This support is especially prevalent among college-age voters. Johnson is the Libertarian nominee and Stein is the Green party candidate. “I used to be unaware that there were more than two parties,” said Sam Erickson, president of Illini Libertarians and junior in Engineering. During the 2012 election, Erickson opted not to vote because he did not agree with the ideals of the nominees. “After the 2012 elections, I researched other parties to fi nd a group I agreed with. This led me to the Libertarian Party,” Erickson said. “I support many of Johnson’s values.” Both the Illini Libertarians and Illini Young Green Party organizations were established this year and are growing in popularity among University students. The Illini Republicans and Illini Democrats have been established for numerous years. “More people are choosing to vote for the third parties because Trump and Clinton are far right and left-wing and not moderate,” Erickson said. “People in their own parties dislike them, causing people to look more into other options.” According to USA Today, third parties are drawing more support among the American people. In a recent survey, 76 percent of voters believed that Stein and Johnson should be allowed to debate in the tele-
vised presidential elections. “In ideal world there would be no political parties,” said Mary Jane Oviatt, president of the Illini Young Green Party, former Illini Media Company employee and junior in ACES. “Many people are uneducated and don’t have sources to get the info needed. In addition, many sources are biased, so a person must read numerous articles to completely understand.” Oviatt said that voters need to educate themselves on the candidates to truly see who they stand with. “(A person should) know each person on the ballot. It is important to vote in sup-
“People are disappointed in the government. I don’t want fear to drive my decision because that will lead to bad things.” MARY JANE OVIATT PRESIDENT OF THE ILLINI YOUNG GREEN PARTY
port of your values instead of based on a party because they shift year-to-year.” Despite third party votes, a majority of the voters support Clinton and Trump. Val Peterson, sophomore in LAS, said: “(The) twoparty system makes so it's hard for third parties to gain popularity. They're based on a more specific set of beliefs and values than the two main parties and tend to lean more right or left because of that.” Oviatt said that while her parents are conservative Republicans, she decided to fi nd a party that fit her beliefs. “When I was fi rst understanding that I didn’t identify with them it was hard because we got into debates.
Many people vote for who their parents want without questioning it,” she said. Despite supporting different political parties, Oviatt said that she and her parents share many of the same values and political views. Erickson introduced his friends and family to the Libertarian Party when they were struggling to support Clinton and Trump. “My friends and family were complaining about the candidate options, so I introduced them to the party. There is not a lot of tension between my friends and family that identify with other parties, although debates can get heated,” he said. Many voters are choosing to vote within the Democratic and Republican parties by voting for who they believe to be the lesser of two evils. “A (voter) either hates Trump or Clinton a lot and thus votes for whichever one they like better, regardless of whether or not they support their values,” Erickson said. Oviatt has noticed this increasingly popular trend. “This has stemmed from years of ignorance,” she said. “People are disappointed from the government. I don’t want fear to drive my decision because that will lead to bad things.” Erickson agreed: “I understand where people are coming from but I don’t agree with that mindset. It makes it harder for third parties to win the election.” Both Erickson and Oviatt suggest that all voters should do more research on all the parties before stepping up to the ballot on Nov. 8. “Choose news sources wisely by seeing who is funding them because they could be biased. Go on a candidate’s Facebook page and watch the debates. People must educate themselves,” Oviatt said.
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NEWS Pagan students prepare for Oct. 31 religious holiday BY SAMANTHA JONES TOAL ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
When the costumes and candy are put away after Halloween, Lauren Jakobsson will still identify as a witch and a Pagan. The term Paganism was developed to encompass beliefs that fall outside of the three Abrahamic religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Jakobsson, sophomore in LAS, said Paganism is often considered a “lesser form” of the Wiccan religion: a spiritual form of witchcraft that focuses on nature and
harmony. “You know people consider themselves like, diet Christians, and only celebrate big holidays like Easter?” she said. “It’s like the same thing as being a Pagan.” One of these big holidays for Jakobsson is Halloween. Samhain, which falls on Halloween, is one of the four Greater Sabbats that Paganism recognizes. Samhain is known as the darkest time of the year as it focuses on death, darkness and mortality. She compares
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The Clothesline Project displayed shirts that call attention to violence against women. They were designed by survivors, families, friends and victims of violence.
Vigil held for victims of violence BY KAREN LIU STAFF WRITER
After organizing a month full of activities and events aimed at eliminating abuse, the Women’s Resource Center hosted a candlelight vigil Thursday in front of the Alma Mater to honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event strived to commemorate survivors of domestic violence and to provide a platform for those who wished to share their story. “I really love that it is a confidential resource,” said Megan Barritt, a junior in Social Work and an intern for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Some people don’t want to share
their stories with everybody, so this gives people a way to share their story without feeling obligated in any way.” The vigil’s purpose was to raise awareness by lighting candles for survivors. “It’s very difficult for people to realize that domestic violence is not just physical,” Barritt said. “It’s very emotional as well.” The Clothesline Project, a national organization, also put a display on scene where clothes of different colors were used to represent different victims of domestic violence. White represented women who died because of violence. Yellow or beige distinguished women who were battered or assault-
ed. Red, pink and orange honored survivors of rape and sexual assault. Blue and green represented survivors of incest and sexual abuse. Purple and lavender highlighted women attacked for their sexual orientation. Lastly, black served for those attacked for political reasons. Stephanie Yi, a senior in LAS, said having October dedicated to awareness of the problem speaks to the ignorance surrounding domestic violence. “The scale of the awareness that is given isn’t proportionate to the scale that is actually happening in reality.” said Yi.
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An assortment of herbs and supplies used by Clare Darnall for casting spells.
Black fraternities register voters in line with historic purpose BY CHARLOTTE COLLINS ASSISTANT ON-AIR NEWS EDITOR
Following its mission statement in the guidebook of Alpha Phi Alpha’s national program, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, is Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1957 speech from the March on Washington, “Give Us the Ballot, We Will Transform th e South.” “All types of conniving methods are still being used to prevent Negroes from becoming registered voters. The denial of this sacred right is a tragic betrayal of the highest mandates of our democratic traditions and it is democracy turned upside down. So long as I do not firm-
ly and irrevocably possess the right to vote I do not possess myself. I cannot make up my mind — it is made up for me.” Dr. King’s words and those of other activists who paved the way for black voters during the Civil Rights Movement still echo in the ears of some black fraternity brothers at Illinois. At Boston University, Martin Luther King Jr. was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. The fraternity’s Tau chapter was established at the University in 1917 and the A Voteless People is a Hopeless People national program in the mid 1930s. While con-
ditions have changed since ly, that we couldn’t vote and Dr. King’s speech decades then finally getting the right ago, voter intimidation at to vote. It’s almost like paythe polls and ing homage racism have to our ancesbeen widetors in some ly discussed way.” this presiReed, a dential elecsenior, said tion year. Omega Phi “It’s very Psi holds i mp o r t a nt a program for us, being before every in a black election to fraternihelp people JACOB REED ty, black register to MEMBER OF OMEGA PHI PSI Greeks, to be vote. This registered to year, it was vote,” said Reed’s event Jacob Reed of Omega Phi Psi. and he chose to hold registra“It’s so important, historical- tion outside Parkland in an
“It’s so important, historically, that we couldn’t vote and then finally getting the right to vote.”
effort to get into the Champaign community outside of just campus. Voting is not a requirement of the fraternity, but voter registration is a national program so it’s important to the fraternity to help register voters in the community. “We really wanted to connect with folks in the Champaign area, more so than just the students, because I feel like there are a lot of voter registration efforts already happening on campus,” Reed said. Brent Roberson of Alpha Phi Alpha said voter registration is a priority to his chapter. A Voteless People is a
Hopeless People is connected directly to Alpha Phi Alpha. This year, the Tau chapter has held multiple events to do its part. “We’ve had events where we’ve had probably 200 to 600 people in attendance,” Roberson said. “We’ve held voter registration outside those events. Most recently, we held a dance competition that completely filled the Lincoln Hall Theater and we had voter registration outside of there.” New members are required to register to vote, and everyone in the fraternity will be
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Police warn against campus safety bubble mentality returning after tragedy BY LILLY MASHAYEK STAFF WRITER
For many students, the campus safety bubble burst after the Green Street shooting, but a month later, police fear students are falling back into their old mindsets, something they are trying to prevent. “This may not be home, but while you’re in college this is where you are seven to eight months out of the year,” said Patrick Wade, UIPD spokesman. “So just be more aware of what’s going on in Urbana and Champaign and take some ownership of that.” Since the shooting, police from both Champaign and Urbana continue to work to reduce gun violence in the community. Jeff Christensen, UIPD chief of police, said they have been providing information to students about
both gun safety and general safety tips on campus. “Join our social media platforms,” he said. “We’re pretty effective at putting information out on social media because we realize that’s where people are looking for information.” Christensen said UIPD also offers training on how to respond during a shooting so that people are more prepared in case it happens again. “We’ve done that mostly for faculty and staff, but we certainly can and have done that for students,” he said. Both cities teamed up to form the CU Fresh Start program, which brings in people who are at risk of engaging in gun violence and offers them resources such as advice on finding employment or enrolling in school.
Anthony Cobb, Champaign Police Chief, said the introductory CU Fresh Start meeting spurred interest in joining the program by at-risk residents. “We had nine individuals that came into the initial call in … at the end of the initial meeting, seven of them signed up,” he said. “And since that initial meeting … all of them have signed up.” The department is also in contact with bars, apartment buildings and other establishments on campus to address general safety. “The safety of the community rests with the members of that community,” he said. At a Campus Safety Forum that was hosted by student body president Ron Lewis, representatives of
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Law enforcement officials have warned students to avoid falling into old mindsets, especially after last month’s shooting.
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Disorderly conduct was reported in the 600 block of East White Street around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the report, the suspect was intoxicated and entered the wrong apartment and took food from the victim’s refrigerator. A 42-year-old male was arrested on the charge of criminal damage to property at the Dollar General on 817 Bloomington Road around 11 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the report, the offender threw a shopping cart at the business door damaging the door.
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Recreation Center East on 1102 W. Gregory Drive between the times of 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. According to the report, the backpack and its contents, which included a laptop, have a total estimated value of $700.
According to the report, the offender broke a decorative balloon off its stem in front of the office of Prairie Green Apartments after being issued a no trespass to the common area of the apartment complex by the management’s request.
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A theft was reported at the 800 block of Green Street around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. According to the report, the unknown offender entered the store and stole a cigar.
An unknown offender was reported to cause criminal damage to property at the Springfield Avenue and North Harvey Street around 7:50 a.m. on Thursday. According to the report, the offender caused an unknown object to strike the victim’s car windshield, causing damage.
A 20-year-old male was charged on criminal damage to property at the 2500 block of Prairie Green Drive around 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Millennial women close historic drinking gap BY CLAIRE HETTINGER NEWS EDITOR
For the fi rst time in over 150 years, women are closing the gender inequality gap for alcohol consumption. Studies found that women born between 1991 and 2000 are the first group of women likely to drink nearly as much or the same as their male counterparts. “Among those born in the early 1900s, males were 2.2 times more likely than females to consume alcohol, 3.0 times more likely to drink alcohol in ways suggestive of problematic use and 3.6 times more likely to experience alcohol-related harms,” the study said. “Among cohorts born in the late 1900s, males were 1.1 times more likely than females to consume alcohol, 1.2 times more likely to drink alcohol in ways suggestive of problematic use and 1.3 times more likely to experience alcohol-related harms.” The 68 studies are titled, “Birth cohort trends in the global epidemiology of alcohol use and alcoholrelated harms in men and women: systematic review and metaregression.” The studies were published in BMJ by Tim Slade, Cath Chapman, Wendy Swift, Katherine Keyes, Zoe Tonks and Maree Teeson. The studies include global research about the trends of alcohol use and abuse as related to differences between men and women. This allowed the researchers to accurately
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A study published in the BMJ posited that millennial women are rapidly catching up to men when it comes to alcohol intake. calculate a male-to-female ratio in three categories: any alcohol use, problematic alcohol use and alcohol-related harms. The researchers did not test a hypothesis for why the alcohol gender gap is closing. However, they did speculate that changing generational factors contributed to the increase in drinking by millennial women. ‘The large-scale GENACIS (Gender, Alcohol and Culture: An International Study) project has shown that sex differences in alco-
hol use are linked, albeit in complex ways, to greater engagement by females in paid employment outside the home,” researchers said in the study. In 2014, only 12.4 percent of people reported never drinking alcohol at any point in their life, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Meanwhile, 56.9 percent of people reported drinking alcohol during the preceding month. Issues surrounding drinking also affect men and women differently,
according to statistics. Men are more likely to underage binge drink than women, with 15.8 percent of men affected, as opposed to 12.4 percent of women. Alcohol use disorder affects 9.2 percent of men ages 18 years or older, in contrast to only 4.6 percent of women of the same ages. Men are also more likely to die from alcohol. Every year on average, 62,000 men die from alcoholrelated causes compared to 26,000 women.
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Students honor Diwali tradition on the Quad Though it typically extends over a five-day period, the Over the course of four association hosted one hours, University students main festival night. partook in Diwali celebraThe celebration this year tions on Saturday night. involved lighting the Main The Indian Graduate Stu- Quad with tea light candles dent Association has held and providing traditional this celebration, located on Indian foods. Kalyan said the Main Quad, for over 10 they have been preparing for over a month. years. “We probably lighted up By offering the celebration, the 3,000 candles yesassociation wantt e r d a y, ” ed every Kalyan Indian stusaid. “All dent at the the IndiUn iversian fo od ty to consold was nect with cooked by their backus.” ground Both the long lines and reliSAI KALYAN PRESIDENT OF INDIAN GRADUATE gion, said for t he STUDENT ASSOCIATION Sai Kalyfood and an, presthe pic ident of turesque I G S A scenery and graduate student in made the experience pleaEngineering. surable for Palek Patel, “Because this is one of senior in Engineering, he the very significant parts said. of the childhoods of Indi“People are having fun an students on campus, we here taking pictures, havcelebrate it at a large area ing good food, and it makes so that everyone on campus me happy,” Patel said. feels more like they’re at “Every year it’s been like home,” Kalyan said. a tradition.” Diwali is one of the major Many Indian students Hindu festivals, spiritually appreciated the celebration signifying good over evil. of coming together. BY SABRINA YAN STAFF WRITER
“Diwali on the Main Quad event introduces the Indian culture to a lot of people.”
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Community members share food Saturday on the Main Quad to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. “There are a lot of people, like me, who are the residents over here,” Patel said about Indian students in the U.S. “It’s good for me to see that our culture is still alive on a campus like this.”
In addition to Indian students, the celebration also attracted a diverse group of attendees. Fiona Kalensky, junior in Engineering, came with her friends for their second year.
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Clare Darnall collects herbs to be used as part of a Pagan celebration Monday.
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RELIGION it to the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, a day to celebrate the lives of the dead. To celebrate the day, Jakobsson will make an altar in her dorm room. “An altar for Pagans includes candles, and two statues, one of the Green Man and one of the Moon Goddess — and fruits and vegetables,” she said. “Again, it’s just another method of sending your wishes out there.” While anybody can become Pagan, Jakobsson got involved in the practices through her grandmother, mother and aunt. Jakobsson personally doesn’t cast spells. Instead, her family refers to it as “putting good energy out there.” “Spells aren’t real. You aren’t going to be turned into a frog,” she said. “It’s very similar to when someone says ‘I’m praying for you.’ It’s more of a prayer.” Still, Meghedi Tamazian, sophomore in LAS, said she’s been hexed before by a witch on campus and felt very much affected. Considering herself a superstitious person, Tamazian researched the topic, hearing she’d been hexed. She learned that a hex is like a curse, but it’s broken because someone knows about it, while a curse is not. Tamazian said she was hexed by an exfriend, and once she found out about the hex, her symptoms disappeared. She randomly got sick and had a fever and was sneezing for almost 10 days. She later realized this was a result of her hex. “I also had this one day
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AFTERMATH all three police departments, the Champaign City Council, the Sheriff’s Office and both city mayors were present to remind students to be aware of crime. “The micro-urban problem of gun violence has come home,” said Michael La Due, Champaign City Council member. “It’s come home to me, it’s come home to the
where I was deeply sad for no reason, I couldn’t even tell you why,” she said. “I didn’t go to any of my classes.” Some like Jakobsson said putting negative energy into the world, such as casting curses or hexes, is often seen as a bad idea because of the “three-fold rule.” “If you send negative energy out (or) if you wish bad things for someone, that energy will come back and hit you three times as hard,” she said. “If you are going to do something negative, such as ‘cursing someone,’ you always have to put protection around you.” She recalled a time in which the rule seemed to take place within her own family, after her grandmother cast a monetary spell. “She didn’t do the proper proceedings and the next day she was going to the bathroom, and she ended up tripping on something and hitting her nail on a granite table,” she said. “She ripped her nail out, all the way down (her finger). It was a strange injury and she chalked it up to not doing (the spell) the right way.” Most Pagans and witches use a Book of Shadows, which consists of rules and acts as a handwritten Bible. Jakobsson said Pagans make the book themselves when they start learning about the religion. According to Jakobsson, witchcraft is meant to be very solitary, except in the case of covens. There are no covens on campus that Jakobsson is aware of. A coven would consist of a group of Pagans that gather to celebrate main holidays together. While there may not be any covens, Jakobsson is not the only Pagan on campus. Clare Darnall, sophoneighborhood.” Cobb said that campus is not separated from the rest of the community. “Students, we always talk about (living in) that bubble,” Cobb said, “But I wish I could pop some bubbles sometimes and say we just gotta be a little bit aware of what’s going on around us.” La Due said it’s important for students to realize that Champaign isn’t a small town where crime disappears. “You’re not getting away
more in ACES, identifies as a witch. She’s learned to perform spells and practice the craft mainly through online research, including stumbling upon Tumblr blogs. Like Jakobsson, she also plans on celebrating Samhain, the day when the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest. Although some people dress up like a witch as a lighthearted costume on Halloween, Darnall isn’t offended. “I dress up as a witch every day of the year,” she said. “It’s always my backup costume.” Still, though, both Darnall and Jakobsson agree that there are often misconceptions surrounding their practices. The silver necklace charm that hangs around Jakobsson’s neck is often mistaken for a pentagram, an upside down star usually associated with worshipping Satan. However, Jakobsson’s charm is a pentacle give her mother as a good luck charm. In the Pagan religion, it represents a love for nature and offers the wearer protection. “A lot of people think Paganism is the same as Satanism, which it is not,” she said. Darnall agrees with the sentiment. “I don’t have any superpowers, but I feel like people get really freaked out,” Darnall said. She often faces misconceptions surrounding her craft. “I feel like there are negative connotations toward witches and Pagan and Wiccan,” Darnall said. “All of those, just in general, just have this mystery. It kind of freaks people out. It’s not something you put in your Tinder bio.”
jonesto2@dailyillini.com from urban situations here, they’re just on a smaller scale,” he said. Patrick Connolly, Urbana Police Chief, said there were events leading up to the shooting on Green Street, included someone being beaten unconscious. However, people walking past failed to take notice. Referencing Cobb, Connolly noted receiving only one telephone call about ten people beating someone unconscious, despite numerous wit-
voting this year, Roberson said. The Alpha Phi Alpha house also held a debate watch party at their house on Oct. 19. Roberson said Alpha Phi Alpha brother and Ron Lewis, University study body president, brought some of his fellow student senators to the house where he approximated 55-60 people crowded the fraternity’s living room to watch the debate together on a single television. “We brought people who may not normally even make eye contact on campus in one setting, a setting that’s not typically available to everyone,” Roberson said. “I thought it was really important, building awareness and bridging a gap.” The debate was followed by some brief discussion, but it did not take on an argumentative tone, despite Roberson recognizing the potential for viewpoints in the room to clash. “It probably could have easily gotten heated because there were a lot of different demographics in the room,” Roberson said. “But our goal wasn’t to push for it to be like a debate; the communities that were
“Coupled with the food, I think it is very a kind of a spiritual experience as well,” Kalensky said. Although Diwali served as their last fall activity, the association will continue with events in the spring. present aren’t often around each other and they probably didn’t feel comfortable enough to really express how they really really felt about everything that was happening.” A Voteless People is a Hopeless People guidelines state that Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapters “must include voters across all demographics, including, but not limited to, those of Hispanic heritage and the youth (eligible high school students, college and university students) voters.” Steve Jones, the national chairman for A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, said the focus of the program is to encourage initiatives pertaining to being informed and registered voters for “all elections, not to focus on presidential per se, but to look at local and midterm elections as well.” Although not an Alpha Phi Alpha, Reed agrees that focusing on voting for each election is important. “As members of a black fraternity, we do have that social capital,” Reed said. “So with us getting involved and showing the importance of voting, not just for the presidency but local and for the state, you have a little more control over what happens here in Champaign.” Roberson said the events
“Diwali on Main Quad event introduces the Indian culture to a lot of people,” Kalyan said. “In spring, we have two more events to go.”
jiayan2@dailyillini.com and initiatives sponsored by the fraternity during election season don’t pressure voters to voice their political leanings or candidate of choice. The guidelines make no nod to support a party and while the program was established and developed alongside times of extreme strife for black voters specifically, the program is hinged on its dedication to voter registration of all demographics when it comes to getting community members registered to vote. Roberson said he’s noted issues of racist rhetoric being used this campaign season. The fraternity discussions within the house aren’t always party specific, but instead often focus on issues they find important, such as police brutality and mass incarceration, he said. The comments on race from candidates and supporters have been a topic of conversation in the house but have not been surprising to him. “We are all aware of what kind of country we live in, just given the climate of simple things like (Colin) Kaepernick kneeling during football games, people asking people to pay attention to black lives,” said Roberson. “It’s the reality of where we live.”
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Members of Alpha Phi Alpha from the University and Illinois State University chapters pose outside of Krannert after a step show last year to promote Black Greek Council. nesses walking down Green Street. He encouraged the community to recognize their part by helping police know about on-going incidents. Cobb said it’s necessary for students and residents to share information with police as soon as possible so that they can do their jobs effectively. “The question I’ll have for students or anyone in Campustown is, ‘is this the community we want, is this what we want our community to
look like, our campus to look like?’” Cobb said. “I think the vast majority of people would say no.” After a serious crime happens, such as the Green Street shooting, Christensen said people are more open to taking campus safety seriously. However, he said, students need to be more actively aware that crime can happen on campus at any time, not just after a tragedy. “Our campus is a relatively safe campus, but
we always say we’re not immune from crime,” he said. “And it’s clear we’re not immune from these tragedies.” At the forum, Christensen noted that there were very few students who showed up. “If we were holding this event the night after (the shooting) happened, how many people would be here?” he said.
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Should students own dogs on campus? Students don’t have time to properly care for dogs LEAH PEARLMAN Opinions columnist
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barely have enough time to brush my teeth during the school year, hence why I wrote a column my freshman year about getting four cavities in the span of six months at the University. In no way am I relegating you to my standards of cleanliness, or even comparing our time management skills; I am disgusting. However, I know for a concrete fact that I am not the only student on this campus struggling to find time to take care of my basic needs. Sleeping, eating meals and even sanitizing are all necessities that college students often pass on in an effort to complete their other duties. Some students may consider skipping lunch to continue their study session on the quiet floor of the UGL, while others may just decide after a long night of studying that an extra 15 minutes of sleep is worth it over a shower. But owning a dog brings with it routine obligations that a student cannot simply skip past because school is getting tough. My opponent Brandon speaks upon finding the “right” dog for a college lifestyle. This claim, as significant as it sounds, is basically impossible to put into action because no dog is the “right” type of dog for a college student to own. Though some breeds of dogs aren’t in need of constant attention, all dogs need to undergo housetraining when they are puppies. So if you decide to
live a relatively normal college life and participate in other activities beyond your classes, you will simply not have enough time to train your dog, and especially not in the correct and humane way. For example, according to PetEducation.com, most owners don’t know that unless you catch your puppy in the act of making an accident in the house, you should not punish him. This kind of mistake is something that a college dog owner could consistently make simply because they don’t have time to research training techniques, as they have so much homework to do as it is. Correct training makes a big difference when it comes to your dog’s quality of life and happiness, things that a dedicated dog owner would care about. Plus, as puppies learn to potty train they make lots of mistakes. Training and cleaning up after a dog is not only a strain on your time, but also your resources. Simply buying the materials to constantly clean up after your dog would be enough for me to reconsider owning one as a college student who would rather spend 15 dollars on a new iPhone case than a pack of Swiffer wipes. But cleaning supplies don’t even begin to cover the amount of money it costs to support a dog. A dog needs food, bedding, toys and grooming, along with routine vet visits. Some owners even opt into pet health insurance. According to RaisingSpot.com, the cost of owning a dog can start at $360 and rise to $2,520 or even more per year.
In order to keep up with these costs, some students might consider taking up a job; however, any time spent at the job just takes away from time you should be spending caring for your pup. Some students may be able to juggle all of their responsibilities amazingly well. But no matter how much free time you have after classes, it will only be enough to cover minimal care time for your pet. And if you do just go to class and come back home everyday to your pet, you’re likely missing out on a significant part of the college experience. College is more than class, and if you chose to own a dog while here, you will not have time for all the other activities that define the college experience. Don’t get me wrong; I have a poster of a pug eating cake on my bulletin board in my room right now. Dogs are my everything, and also my entire phone history, but they don’t belong in small college apartments being forced to watch “Titanic” with you. If you truly feel the need to spend more time with animals, it’s better to volunteer at a local shelter or even spend time with the therapy dogs here on campus. There is also an RSO called the Illini Service Dogs that allows students to train service dogs. All of these options are much better than feeding your malnourished puppy some ramen just to keep him going during a particularly busy week. Leah is a sophomore in Media and FAA. lpearlm2@dailyillini.com
Dogs are perfect for calming academic stress BRANDON ZEGIEL Opinions columnist
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bout 40 percent of all households in the U.S. are home to the fi nest little companions around: dogs. With their long noses and furry chests, they demonstrate kindness and compassion, making them reliable and loving. So the real question is, why not open your campus home to one of these lovable creatures? As college students, we do get busy, forcing us to be away from our homes regularly for mandatory engagements, and some, including my opponent Leah, may argue that having a dog is simply not compatible with a college lifestyle. But the reality is that if you choose the right dog, both you and your four-legged friend can have the best of both worlds. Many dogs are independent in nature. Breeds such as Cairn Terriers and Airedale Terriers can function well without the need for constant attention, allowing you to go out, have a drink with your friends and come back home without the worry of your apartment being torn to shreds; or worse, fearing that your dog devised a master plan for escaping the house like Air Bud, and they are over at the local park working on their soccer, football or baseball skills. And though dogs can be independent, they actually have the ability to be our best friends. This benefits
their owners’ physical and emotional health, helping them smile as they walk through the doors after a long, stressful day. And, according to various sources, dogs actually have the potential to reduce depression in humans with their natural ability to produce oxytocin, a happy chemical produced within the human brain, with their presence in caregivers’ lives. When students feel happier and safer, they are more apt to sleep better at night, making them healthier and increasing their overall focus the next day of work or class. So yes, as a college student, you’ll probably sleep better if a dog is in the household. But what about the weekends where you are inside watching reruns of “How I Met Your Mother,” wishing you had more of a social life outside of classes? What does a dog really do then, other than eat food and sleep in the corner? To start, they have the ability to get you off your butt. While dogs do help to reduce depression, they also statistically increase the amount of exercise a person gets, actually promoting yet another key physical health benefit. Now, that’s not to say that watching endless reruns isn’t a fun way to spend a weekend because sometimes that can be the very best way to do so. This is yet another key opportunity for a dog to better an individual’s life. Wouldn’t it be bet-
ter to run a Netfl ix marathon with your dog there to hug at the saddest moments and laugh with at the funniest? Not to mention, you have someone to share the popcorn bowl with too. Your dog won’t even judge you for crying at the end of “Titanic” for the 15th time this year. However, let’s say you give into your dog’s wishes and take a stroll through campus town, and as a result, you end up on Sixth Street walking by many students. This is where the dog becomes your wingman, allowing other students to give into their desires and come over to pet him or her. The world becomes a much easier place when this happens; walking the dog is one of the best ways to spread campus joy. If you are part of the approximate 60 percent of U.S. households that have not opened their hearts and homes up to a dog, I prescribe a dog to remedy the long, stressful days of studying and the dull weekend fever. Who knows, maybe the companion will bring more than just health benefits and possibly become one-half of a lasting friendship. Looking for a place to start? Adoption is a great opportunity for both you and a canine friend. Please visit the Champaign County Humane Society located at 1911 E Main St. in Urbana to meet your future best friend. Brandon is a sophomore in LAS. bzegie2@dailyillini.com
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niversity athletic director Josh Whitman said in a Thursday press conference that Illinois was one of the last schools in the Big Ten without an athletic hall of fame. Illinois finally made up some ground by announcing its own Hall of Fame last week. And it’s about time. Illinois prides itself on its past, and it’s well past time to hold a forum to recognize all of the incredible athletes who’ve come from Illinois. When it comes to athletes, the two names that rightfully come to mind are Harold “Red” Grange and Dick Butkus. Both were extraordinary athletes in their times. Grange is considered by many the best college football player of all time and the father of the modern NFL. Butkus is arguably the most feared linebacker to play the game and received a hero’s welcome from fans at the home-
coming game Saturday. They are the only two Illinois football players to have their numbers retired, and their names are synonymous with the program. But Illinois athletics at large is more than Butkus and Grange. And while the University has talked of doing this for a long time, it’s a welcome relief to see the school’s other sports get some well-deserved recognition as well. From basketball to baseball to golf, Illinois has no shortage of successful athletes who used their time here to pursue a great education and leave a mark in the sports world. More importantly, this Hall of Fame will honor both athletes from the past and provide an opportunity to honor more current athletes. Grange and Butkus are phenomenal, but they played at Illinois over 50 years ago. For those of us who are tired of relying on half-centuryold football highlights to prove the program’s legitimacy, it’d be nice
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Former linebacker Dick Butkus will be the first Illinois athlete Hall of Famer, a long-overdue honor.
to incorporate more recent names such as Arrelious Benn and Kurt Kittner. Illinois could also enshrine an entire team’s worth of golfers and volleyball players solely from those programs’ past five years. The location and manner of the Illini Hall of Fame are still undeter-
mined, but the idea alone is a step towards honoring the past. More importantly, it works in Whitman’s favor for reshaping Illinois to be a powerhouse in athletics. What better way to look forward to winning than by looking back on our past victors?
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Pentatonix, opening acts, light up Champaign BY EMMA PALATNIK CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On Saturday night, the a capella group Pentatonix brought its instrument-less music down to Champaign. The excited fans took selfies while they stood in a line that stretched from the main northwest entrance to enter the State Farm Center. Nineteen-year-old Abi was the first performer. When she's not performing, Abi studies at Belmont University. She went on tour with Kelly Clarkson in the summer of 2015. The performer is also currently finishing her full-length album which is expected to release in early 2017. The singer-songwriter performed a mix of her own music and covers. Abi’s songs are a cross-over between country and pop. She sang original songs such as “Truck Candy” and then covered songs like “Don’t
Let Me Down” by the Chainsmokers. Abi spoke to the audience between each song, making for a smooth transition throughout her set. Abi didn’t have any set choreography; however, she interacted with her band members, the guitarist especially. She walked around the stage, came out onto the thrust and moved with her music. During a transition from a fast-paced song to a slower one, Abi grabbed a stool. “Alright, we’re getting serious now. I’m sitting down,” she said. After Abi’s set, she held a meet and greet outside of section 121 where she talked and took pictures with the fans. The second opener was Us the Duo, a folk-pop duo who were discovered on Vine in 2013. In March 2014, they were signed to Republic Records.
Us the Duo is made up of Michael and Carissa Alvarado, a husband and wife duet. The duo doesn’t have a band, instead, they play the instruments themselves. Both can play multiple instruments and change them according to the song. “That was really fun, but it’s my turn with the bass. This thing is bigger than I am,” Carissa Alvarado said. The husband and wife performed a mixture of original music and covers. Some of them had a story behind them. “The next song is our favorite song we like to play because it reminds us of when we got married,” Michael Alvarado said. M ich ael A lva rado explained that they first heard the song, “No Matter Where You Are,” while sitting in their living room writing their vows. They decided to sing it at their wedding.
To finish their set, the duo performed a mix of pop songs. Michael Alvarado said that they were going to play all their favorite songs in three minutes. He told the audience they should sing, dance, get crazy and annoy their neighbors. Following their performance, they had an online hangout where they told fans to talk to them on social media using the tag @ UstheDuo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Finally, Pentatonix took the stage. The group is made up of Scott Hoying, baritone; Mitchell Grassi, tenor; Kristin Maldonado, mezzo-soprano; Avi Kaplan, bass and Kevin Olusola, beatboxer. The group first got started by winning the third season of the Sing-Off, an a capella competition. It was more than a musi-
cal show. There was choreography, colored lights and moving set pieces. The group performed songs of the pop, R&B and soul genres. When the artists were in position, they bopped to the music and interacted with fans. Pentatonix was thankful for its fans, and praised them throughout the show. “Your energy is unreal. We’re three songs in and I’m obsessed with you,” Hoying said. During their performance, they gave a tribute to Michael Jackson singing songs like, “Billie Jean,” “Black or White,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Bad” and “Man in the Mirror.” They invited Us the Duo back onstage to sing “Jolene” with them. Pentatonix previously did a version of the song with Dolly Parton. Olusola played the cello and beatboxed at the same time, also known as “Cello-
boxing,” which is a term he coined. He played Beethoven and later transitioned to Imagine Dragon’s “Radioactive,” adding in the voices from the rest of the group. Later on, stagehands brought bean bags onstage. The group announced they were inviting fans onstage to sing their original song, “Misbehavin,” with them. The encore song was done without any microphones. The group told audience members they would have to be quiet. “Count Your Blessings” was heard even in the 200 level seats while fans waved their cell phone lights in the air and swayed to the music. To pep up from the mellow song, the group performed “Sing.” Confetti shot out of guns to end the concert and fans screamed as the confetti fell.
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Bands perform at newly renovated State Farm Center for concert series
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Band members of Us the Duo open for Pentatonix on Saturday.
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Pentatonix members Kevin Olusola and Scott Hoying (left to right) perform.
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Singer Abi opens for Pentatonix on Saturday.
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Matthew Healy, lead vocals and rhythm guitarist of band The 1975, performs on Friday.
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Celebrating Life Community gathers to commemorate the dead BY BIANCA REYES STAFF WRITER
This weekend, the C-U community commemorated deceased loved ones at the Spurlock Art Museum. Every year the Hispanic celebration of Dia de los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, takes place on Nov. 1. According to the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum of Chicago’s book, Dia de los Muertos, on this holiday altars are created in homes to celebrate and remember their deceased family or loved ones. Altars are decorated with photographs, food, sugar skulls and cempasúchil (paper marigolds). All these offerings are created to make the loved one feel at home again. On Friday, La Casa Cultural Latina held an event in collaboration with the University YMCA in Latzer Hall. Approximately 20 different registered student organizations were invited to make an altar representing their organization. The victims of Orlando, STEM Women of Color and famous Mexican artists who have passed were all themes submitted for altars. Activity tables were also set up for face painting, sugar skull decorating and papel picado (a decorative tissue paper craft) for all who attended. “Although (campuses) are literally in the communities, they’re still their own little bubble,” said Araceli Diaz, assistant director for La Casa. “I feel like this is one of the biggest, or best ways, to bridge that gap and let people know that they’re more than welcome to come onto campus and that students are encouraged to go off campus as well.” This past Saturday, the Spurlock Museum also held an event to celebrate Dia de los Muertos during their Zahn Learning Center Open Hours. Visitors had the opportunity to decorate paper mâché skulls and read through educational texts
explaining common altar elements. Several student volunteers were around to help guide crafting and explain the history behind the crafts. Brook Taylor, education program coordinator at Spurlock, said organizing activity-based public programs is one of the main parts of her job. “This may be my favorite ZLC program of the year. I am always excited to help visitors experience this holiday and its iconic art forms. This is at least the sixth year I’ve offered the program,” Taylor said. Megan Koeller, senior in LAS and employee at Spurlock, said the museum does a lot of research when deciding what crafts best fit Spurlock’s mission of educating the community about different cultures around the world. “I think a lot of U of I students don’t even know that the Spurlock Museum exists or even really what it is. So I think just getting the word out there that we are here and it’s a fun place to hang out and learn,” Koeller said. “I think more recently professors have been having little assignments in the museum to get students to realize that it is a good resource for them to learn about different cultures.”
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A small calavera (skull) sits as an offering for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, where people pay their respects to the dead by placing their favorite foods out and lighting their path to the afterlife with candles.
Slim Chickens’ southern hospitality migrates to Champaign BY SAM SCHRAGE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
High school friends Tom Gordon and Greg Smart had no idea how much success their hand-breaded chicken tenders would bring them when they opened their fi rst Slim Chickens restaurant
in Fayetteville, Arkansas in 2003. The lack of “better chicken” in Arkansas and around the U.S. sparked an interest in Gordon and Smart. Because of this, they decided to create a reliable, fresh and overall good-tasting
product. “They felt like there was a need for good quality chicken tenders in Fayetteville, Arkansas, so they started testing out some recipes in their garage at home and had all their friends over to try the dif-
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The Chicks Plate meal includes three tenders. Each entree includes Texas toast, fries and a medium drink and can be found at Slim Chickens off Neil Street.
ferent products they were creating. Eventually they put together a concept and opened up their fi rst store in 2003,” said Brian Simowitz, vice president of franchise operations for Slim Chickens. Thirteen years later, Slim Chickens has opened 40 more restaurants, one of which is located near the University at 2037 S. Neil St. in Champaign. Since its opening on Oct. 19, the Slim Chickens in Champaign has seen an influx of customers, just as Director of Operations and Area Manager for Illinois Dave Harris predicted. “Champaign was a perfect spot for our expansion,” Harris said. “It’s a newer area and venue. It’s close to the University and is located in a perfect spot in town.” Slim Chickens’ success is not limited only to Champaign. With restaurants in 10 states and counting, Slim Chickens has plans to expand the franchise by
as many as 50 restaurants next year. This year alone, the franchise’s restaurant numbers have increased tremendously. Slim Chickens has opened 13 locations this year and plans to open 10 more. Simowitz said the brand is always looking for franchises in the Midwest. The franchise opened their fi rst Illinois restaurant in Peoria in 2015 and plans to continue its Illinois expansion later this year. “We feature chicken tenders and wings. We use all fresh product and have 13 signature dipping sauces. We also have salads, wraps and grilled chicken,” Simowitz said. “We have a lot of points of differentiation. You can order chicken tenders and change the fl avor of the chicken tender every time.” In addition, Slim Chickens offers much more than just the standard chicken tenders and fries. “We also have fresh
hand-breaded mushrooms and pickles, fried okra and chicken and waffles,” Harris said. “Our famous jar desserts that we hand-build every single day, three of which we offer in the winter season, are extremely popular. Unique options like that make us different from our competitors.” The Slim Chickens menu is not the only thing that keeps customers coming back. Customers think the restaurant’s personal relationship with their customers and distinctive southern influence prevents the brand from being labeled as “just another chicken joint.” “My favorite part of the Slim Chickens experience is its atmosphere and good quality chicken,” said Stewart Cousins, frequent customer of Slim Chickens. “The menu reminds me of the south, which is where I’m from and why I brought my daughter here.”
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Back to the court
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Illinois’ Malcolm Hill drives to the basket during the game against Washington University at the State Farm Center on Sunday. The Illini won 82-75. It was Illinois’ first game of the season, an exhibition match against Washington University.
Power rankings DAILY ILLINI FOOTBALL STAFF
Editor’s note: Every week, The Daily Illini football staff ranks the football teams in the Big Ten 1-14 and compiles the lists into its own Big Ten power rankings. 1. Michigan (1) — The in-state slugfest with Michigan State wasn’t the marquee matchup it has been in the past, but the Wolverines’ 32-23 victory was their closest scoring margin since Week Five. Jabrill Peppers continues to be the Swiss Army knife, scoring Michigan’s first touchdown, seven tackles and a sack. 2. Ohio State (2)— The hierarchy of the Big Ten is clear, and the Buckeyes remain at the top of it with Michigan. Ohio State’s point differential is nowhere near Michigan’s though. Another nail-biting win over Northwestern brings the Buckeyes closer to the season-ending matchup with Jim Harbaugh’s squad. 3. Wisconsin (4) — The Badgers leapfrogged Nebraska in our rankings with a narrow home win over the Cornhuskers. The teams were gridlocked after four quarters, and a Dare Ogunbowale touchdown run in overtime propelled Wisconsin to victory. 4. Nebraska (3) — Although they lost, the Cornhuskers proved that Wisconsin wasn’t a lock for a victory and solidified themselves as an upper echelon team in the nation. The bad Tommy Armstrong showed up on Saturday, though — the senior tossed two picks and failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time all season. 5. Northwestern (7) — The team up north has climbed two spots in these rankings in the past two weeks and continues to put together impressive performances. Its latest was a 24-20 loss on the road against No. 6 Ohio State that came down to the fourth quarter. This is a team far removed from its 0-2 start against FCS schools. 6. Penn State (5) — The Nittany Lions have won fourstraight games and enjoyed an offensive explosion in the second half against Purdue. Their 45 second-half points were more than any other Big Ten team scored in total this week. 7. Minnesota (9) — The Gophers’ defensive line had their way with Illinois’ front five, making it a rough go for the Illini’s third string quarterback in his first Homecoming game. Mitch Leidner only needed 10 completed passes for a comfortable 40-17 win on the road. Purdue is another winnable contest next week for an already bowl-eligible Minnesota squad. 8. Iowa (6) — The Hawkeyes had a Week Nine bye to figure out how to turn around their anemic offense. Penn State, Michigan and Nebraska are all tough matches looming on the Iowa schedule. 9. Indiana (10) — Three different Indiana runners cracked 100 yards in the Hoosiers’ 42-36 victory over Maryland, which was needed for IU’s bowl chances. Indiana needs to win two of its next four matchups in order to grab its second-consecutive bowl game for the first time since the early 90s. 10. Maryland (8) — After a 4-0 start, the Terps have lost the next three of four and are still looking for that elusive sixth win. With Michigan, Ohio State and Nebraska appearing in their three games, it could come down to the Week 13 bout against Rutgers for Maryland to sneak into a bowl game. 11. Michigan State (13) — Illinois’ next opponent kept it close against Michigan but lost six in a row in a season that has seen the Spartans free fall. Running back LJ Scott’s 139 yards against a stingy Michigan defense does not bode well for an Illinois defense that has allowed 100 yards to six different rushers this season. 12. Purdue (11) — Darrell Hazell is out and interim head coach Gerard Parker is in for the Boilermakers. Parker’s first half as a head coach went well before Penn State broke out to outscore Purdue 45-7 in the final 30 minutes.
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George Jr. shows toughness in the pocket BY JOEY FIGUEROA STAFF WRITER
Following Saturday’s 40-17 loss to Minnesota, Jeff George Jr., wearing multiple gold chains over his white sweatshirt, addressed the media. He certainly had the look of a starting quarterback, taking after his father’s ro ck st a r, g u nsl i nger image of the late 90s. But there were no tones of braggadocio in the redshirt-freshman’s voice when he talked about his performance. “It was hard,” George said. “I felt like I made a lot of mistakes and let a lot of people down.” On paper, George’s Saturday stat line is impressive for a thirdstring quarterback making his second career start in front of a high-intensity Homecoming crowd. He completed 16 of his 34 passes, piling up 156 yards and a touchdown to Zach Grant — it was the senior receiver’s first career touchdown catch. It was a performance far different from his four-completion stat line against Michigan the week prior. But George will be the first to say that turnovers hurt his cause. He lost two fumbles — one on Illinois’
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ith less than two minutes remaining in the first quarter, Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner was pummeled to the ground with a head-to-head hit. He was knocked out in an almost 10-minute delay of game. In that span, the call was reviewed and confirmed. Minnesota’s Duke McGhee
14. Rutgers (14) — Chris Ash’s squad spent its bye week thinking of what could have been after a narrow loss to Minnesota last week. The Scarlet Knights are still searching for their first Big Ten win with four games remaining.
was ejected for targeting, and he left the field to boos. All fans and players could do was cringe and watch in silence. It was painstaking to watch him lay motionless on the field, surrounded by medical staff and coaches with other players just feet away. The cart came out for Turner and players on both sidelines were huddled together. When Turner finally left the field with hands over his face, the entire stadium erupted in cheers, including applause from the Golden Gophers.
Then, just a little while later, in the time between the first and second quarters, Illini great Dick Butkus was honored as the inaugural member of the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame. He was awarded with a standing ovation and the loudest cheers the crowd had given all game. It was a welcome relief for a crowd drained from Turner’s injury and a losing score. It was also an interesting contradiction. Next to Red Grange, Butkus is the most famous athlete in Illini history.
But Butkus has also notoriously given his body for a game that’s extremely physical. Bodies are going after bodies in every play. He’s a man that’s honored for what he did for the game: a style of play that obliterated opponents on the gridiron. But it’s a rare day to escape a game without injuries. Head coach Lovie Smith said you go into games hoping to avoid injuries. But Illinois’ injury list just
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HOCKEY
Iowa State sweeps Illinois in weekend matchups BY STEPHEN COHN
13. Illinois (13) — With a 40-17 loss to Minnesota, the Illini have allowed 40 points in consecutive games for the first time since 2013. That’s not exactly what the program had in mind when bringing in Lovie Smith, but the defense has seen major turnover with a lot of young faces. Michigan State could be the last beatable team on Illinois’ schedule this season.
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Illinois quarterback Jeff George Jr. throws a pass during the first half of the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. George started in his second game after a blowout loss at Michigan.
STAFF WRITER
Iowa St ate bega n warming up as a team over an hour before the game Saturday, racing each other on the cement path outside the glass at the University of Illinois Ice Arena. Several Cyclone players passed a soccer ball between each other as the team stayed loose before hitting the ice.
The warmup clearly helped, a nd I l li nois hockey dropped its fifth consecutive game that night. The Illini (7-3-2) lost both games this weekend to CSCHL rival Iowa State. “It definitely hurts,” Illinois freshman forward Luke Forfar said. “We have to put our heads down and just keep working, and not focus on the fact that we lost.”
Illinois battled back from a pair of two-goal deficits Friday to take a 4-3 lead with six minutes to go in the third period. Less than a minute after taking the lead, Cyclones Clayton Janecke knotted up the score with a goal on Illinois goalie Joe Olen. B ot h te a ms went scoreless in the overtime period, and Iowa State won the shootout 2-1. Sophomore
forward Colton Kramer clinched the victory for the Cyclones with a goal in the third round of the shootout. While the Illini were able to fight back on Friday, Iowa State never looked back after three first period goals on Saturday in the 6 -2 win. Illinois head coach Nick Fabbrini pulled Olen after the first
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GAME TO FORGET The Illinois offensive line The line allowed two sacks, five tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries.
GAME TO REMEMBER Dawuane Smoot The senior edge rusher tied his season-high with eight tackles, including a sack and one QB hurry.
BIG TEN STANDINGS East Division
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QUOTE OF THE GAME Lovie Smith “It’s not like we are trying to be in ‘play young guys’ mode, we are still playing the players we feel give us the best opportunity to win and some freshmen have just got that opportunity.”
BY THE DAILY ILLINI FOOTBALL STAFF
Editor’s note: The Daily Illini football writers graded each facet of the Illinois football team’s 40-17 loss to Minnesota on Saturday. The Illini offense, defense, special teams and coaching were graded.
Coaches can only do so much. Offensive coordinator Garrick McGee spent all week working on a scheme to make Jeff George Jr. successful out there, but we’ve written it before. It always comes back to on-field execution. The Illini dug themselves into a hole that had nothing to do with coaching mistakes. Players were the ones making the mistakes. When the Illini started to try and make a comeback, the injuries started to pile up. McGee had his scheme set up for his offense, but it included having Turner — the receiver who accounted for 43 percent of the Illini’s receiving yards entering the game — on the field. Then one of his running backs, who he was frequently putting under center to run a wild cat scheme, got hurt and left the game. The defense seemed to be doing OK, but it was the same problem of wearing down and struggling in the fourth quarter. They kept the game close until the fourth quarter, and Nickerson’s defensive strategy seemed to be working all game. His defense was never put in a good situation.
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Just like Illini offense, the Illinois defense did not get off to a good start. The only difference is that it wasn’t the defense’s fault they had a slow start. On the very fi rst drive for Minnesota, the Illini defense forced a punt, but then the Illinois offense gave the ball right back, and Minnesota was only nine yards from the end zone. The Illini were not able to keep the Gophers out of the end zone then, and they were not able to keep the Gophers out of the end zone three drives later when Minnesota recovered a botched punt return on the Illini 20-yard line. When Minnesota did not have fantastic field position, the Illini did a decent job of containing them, at least for three quarters. Outside of those fi rst two scores, the Gophers only had seven points in the fi rst three quarters.
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The Illinois offense started bad and only ended up getting worse. On the fi rst play of scrimmage for the Illini, quarterback Jeff George fumbled the snap, giving the ball to Minnesota in the Illini red zone. The rest of the game featured a safety and two more turnovers for the Illinois offense. It also featured three injuries to Illini offensive players. The Illini lost two wide receivers and a running back to injury Saturday. Malik Turner was the fi rst to go down late in the fi rst quarter. Then Dominic Thieman went down, followed by running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn who left the game in the fourth quarter. All of these injuries put a lot of pressure on George and the other Illinois running backs, who didn’t get any momentum the rest of the game. George fi nished with 156 passing yards, and the Illini running backs rushed for 138 yards, but they only recorded on touchdown each. The Illini struggled to move the ball all day, and the injuries only made things more difficult to an already struggling squad.
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So far all of these have begun with a discussion about an early turnover, and for good reason. After the game, head coach Lovie Smith said that his team was focused on taking the momentum early. George fumbled the fi rst snap, basically giving Minnesota a touchdown. Then, the Illini special teams did the same when Darius Mosely muffed a punt in the Illinois red zone. One play later, the Illini were down 14-0, and the Homecoming crowd at Memorial Stadium had been all but silenced. Once they were taken out of it, the Illini could not fi nd the energy to make a comeback. The game felt like it was over early, and it all seemed to swing with that second turnover/touchdown.
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Illinois unable to come away with weekend wins BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER
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Illinois’ Michelle Strizak passes the ball during the match against Northwestern at Huff Hall on Oct. 15. Strizak was a standout in the team’s road trip losses.
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FOOTBALL first offensive snap of the game — and was taken down in the end zone for a safety. “Those turnovers are what gave (the Gophers) the short field and made it easy on them,” George said. “I’ve got to protect the ball at all costs.” Part of George’s turnover issues could be attributed to the large amount of duress he’s been under throughout his two starts. In Michigan, he was hit four times and sacked once, and against Minnesota, he was hit seven times and sacked twice. “Jeff did some things better than he did the week before,” head coach Lovie Smith said. “He was under a lot of pressure.” One of those Minnesota hits caused George’s helmet to fly off his head as he collided with the ground. That didn’t keep him from getting right back up though. “Jeff’s tough, man,” redshirt-freshman running back Reggie Corbin said. “You see the hits he took — I’m right beside him, so I see it and I hear it. He’s a tough guy, and I’m proud of him. He kept firing away; he never shied away from the pressure.” In a game that saw junior receiver Malik Turner crumble to the field after a big hit, seeing George’s helmet pop off stuck in Nick Allegretti’s mind. The sophomore offensive lineman was critical of his unit’s inability to keep the pressure off his quarterback. “He shouldn’t be taking those hits,” Allegretti
said. “To see a kid get hit like that and his helmet knocked off sucks because it’s on us. But he got up, and you know he’s playing for us, and that’s something the O-line needs to see. We’ve got to block better for him.” George’s teammates have taken a liking to George for his confidence and composure in the huddle since he was forced to fill in for injured quarterbacks Wes Lunt and Chayce Crouch. Smith a nnounced Saturday that Crouch underwent season-ending surgery, and Lunt’s status is still unclear, so George could be given ample opportunities to prove himself moving forward. The rest of the team has a lre ady noticed improvement in George’s game. “He’s more comfortable and more confident for sure,” Grant said. “He made some throws out there today so he’s growing. To start in the Big House and then be right back for Homecoming — it’s a tough spot to be in, I’m sure. But he’s handed it great.” Lunt dressed Saturday but remained on the sidelines with a headset. It’s unclear who will be taking snaps under center against Michigan State, but George is prepared to step out into the spotlight again if need be. And if he does get another start, George will do his best to clean up his play for his guys. “The guys are awesome,” George said. “We’ve all got each other’s backs no matter what. Those are my guys.”
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The Illinois volleyball team could not come away from its weekend road trip with a win. Nebraska defeated Illinois in straight sets for the second time this season (26-24, 25-21, 25-19). For the majority of the match, the Illini had a higher hitting percentage than the Cornhuskers, but 10 service errors helped squander away any chance Illinois had of leaving Lincoln, Nebraska with a victory. “A couple of our kids struggled to keep the ball in, but otherwise I think we served pretty aggressive and served well,” head coach Kevin Hambly said. “I think Jordyn (Poulter) and Michelle (Strizak) had off nights, so that was where several of our errors came from.” In the first set, the Illini rallied from a four-point deficit to tie it up at 24, but a kill from senior Kadie Rolfzen and a service ace by senior Andie Malloy ended Illinois’ hopes of come-from-behind victory. In set two, the Illini trailed from start to finish. But in the match’s final set, Illinois jumped out to a quick 6-4 lead behind early kills from seniors Naya Crittenden and Katie Stadick. The teams traded points for the next several plays, but after being tied 17-17 late, Nebraska took a one-point lead they wouldn’t relinquish for the rest of the match. “I thought we fought hard through the whole match,” Hambly said. “We played pretty good defensively and I like some things we did blocking wise. I think there were some good individual players, but it just wasn’t enough to get a win. Despite the loss, one positive for Illinois was Crittenden’s play. In the two teams’ first matchup of the season, the outside hitter recorded only four kills behind a -.190 hit percentage. In this game, she upped her play with a teamhigh 11 kills. “Well we already knew this going into (Friday’s game), but we know that we can play with any team,” Crittenden said. “We know that we have the tools. We
know that we can go on runs, and I think the biggest thing for us was going on those runs early on.” The Illini then traveled to Iowa City to take on the Hawkeyes less than 24 hours after the completion of the Huskers contest. Fans inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena were there for over two hours to watch the conference foes square off against one another, and after five sets, the Illini dropped their third conference match (20-25, 25-21, 21-25, 26-24, 12-15). Crittenden said the quick turnaround wasn’t ideal, but refused to make any excuses for her team prior to its match against Iowa. “It doesn’t matter at all,” Crittenden said. “We have to find it within ourselves to battle back even if we’re tired or maybe a little bit sore.” In the first set, the Illini traded several points with the Hawkeyes, but after a 16-16 tie, Iowa took the lead and never relinquished it. The rest of the match mirrored that of the first set. Both teams alternated set wins before Iowa won the decisive fifth set 15-12. Despite the loss, a bright spot for the Illini was the continued high play of Strizak. The outside hitter recorded 15 kills and a team-high 17 digs. In the past three matches, Strizak is averaging just over 11 kills and 14 digs. Strizak credited Poulter with setting her up in the right spots. “I think offensively overall, we did our jobs,” Poulter said. “I felt like our attackers had room to move the ball around. “ Poulter struggled with her serving against Nebraska, recording four service errors, but bounced back and reduced that to one against Iowa. Illinois’ setter added that for her team to overcome its latest adversity, it couldn’t hold on to its recent shortcomings. “We have to let it go,” Poulter said. “There’s a lot of big matches ahead of us, so I don’t think we can dwell on the past. But I think we can definitely learn from our losses that we had this weekend.” jeboyd2@dailyillini.com @RomeovilleKid
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Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner holds onto his head while being carted off the field after an injury during the first half of the game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. His injury highlights how dangerous the game can be.
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INJURIES keeps growing. In the third quarter, Dominic Thieman went down and was helped off the field, heading to the locker rooms. Then, in the fourth, running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn was helped to the locker room. Smith announced after that second string quarterback Chayce Crouch had season-ending shoulder surgery earlier in the week. Illinois, like so many other football teams, is riddled with injuries.
But that’s just part of the game. Throughout the pregame, we talked about how much physical adversity Butkus went through and supposedly did so he could play. Football is football in part because of its physicality. My mom never let my brother play because he’s such a skinny kid and would have been taken out on the field. He likely would have never made it to the high school/college level, and McGhee pounded Turner with a Big Ten hit. My brother would’ve started playing football
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Kendall Huckins (10) takes his penalty shot against Iowa State’s goalie and gets a point for Illinois to keep it a close game at the Ice Arena on Friday. Illini lost 5-4 to Iowa State in a shootout.
period, replacing him with backup David Heflin for the remainder of the game. “We needed to change momentum around a little bit,” Fabbrini said. “I didn’t think the guys were battling as hard as we needed to, but (subbing in Heflin) worked for a time, and unfortunately we gave one away at the end of the second.” Junior forward James McGing was shifty with his stick handling on Saturday, scoring a second period goal for Illinois. McGing was slow to get up three times in the first period after being checked into the boards, none of which resulted in a penalty for
maybe 15 years ago. In that span, so much has changed regarding the conversation around injuries and the game. Offensive lineman Nick Allegretti said after the game that things are changing, but he wouldn’t change his experience for anything. Butkus said something very similar about his time at Illinois at the press conference announcing the Hall of Fame on Thursday. He didn’t mention injuries, but football and Illinois made him the man he is today. It’s a game that means a
heck of a lot to more than just the fans and former Illini returning for Homecoming this weekend. And though old age itself could be to blame, the wear of the game shows. When Butkus walked off the field after being honored, you could tell his knees gave him trouble. But the image of a 20-year-old being carted off the field is a reminder that there is much more on the line than wins and losses.
Iowa State. Forfar praised McGing’s ability to take the hits and return to the game making an impact for his team. “Hockey is a contact sport,” Forfar said. “You’re going to get hit, you’re going to get hurt, and you just have to get up and not worry about the fact that you got hit, but you just have to keep playing.” Illinois forwards Eric Saulters and Kendall Huckins were ejected late in the third period for fighting. Both will likely serve the league’s ma nd ator y one - ga me suspension in the team’s game next Friday night. Fabbrini said he wanted his team to play physical against a strong team like the Cyclones. “Some of the (aggression)
was OK,” Fabbrini said. “I thought we did a good job getting ourselves back in the game, but at the end, we’d like to keep our composure a little bit better.” Illinois returns to the ice next weekend against Illinois State, a team that the Illini have already defeated twice this season. But on a five-game losing streak, Illinois knows there is work needed to get back on the right track. “We’re not going to get any better if we keep looking back at what happened,” Forfar said. “All we can do is just get better game in and game out every day when we come to the rink.”
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