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can cost up to thousands of dollars for a short period of time. But since it can also be expensive to enroll their kids in a good local summer camp, Chinese parents consider traveling abroad a good deal financially. However, Huang said these tours are not purely for picking out a University to study abroad at, since the students are often in middle school or early high school. The focus on these tours are primarily to expose kids to different cultures. “It’s not really a plan for education in foreign countries, it’s more like the parents think it’s a good idea to expand the global view,” Huang said. “It’s more like a cultural tour that parents think is good for their kids to learn the foreign language, to go to the foreign language environment, to learn about the culture and be more international, all those things.” Since the college tours are usually conducted by travel agencies, it is important for it to be cost-effective. Huang said travel agents don’t usually favor cities such as Chicago because of the high costs. Instead, places like Champaign-Urbana would be more ideal. Huang said the shift in expectations also plays a part. While Chinese parents in the past used to dream of their kids going to Harvard, more and more people are realizing there are many public universities that provide a

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Qing Cao was hired over the summer as an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Cao, along with Rodney Hopson and David Spekorski, joined University faculty under the President’s Distinguished Faculty Hiring Program over the summer.

University hires new faculty over summer BY ZIHAN WANG STAFF WRITER

Over the summer, three faculty members from other universities joined the University under the President’s Distinguished Faculty Hiring Program, and a University professor was appointed the dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts. The three faculty members who joined the Urbana-Champaign campus are Rodney Hopson, David Sepkoski and Qing Cao. Cao started as an associate professor in the Department of Materi-

als Science and Engineering. He was a member of the research staff at the IBM Watson Research Center, the headquarter of one of the largest industrial research organizations in the world. Cao was named one of Forbes Magazine’s “Top 30

under 30” in science and is one of the “35 Innovators under 35” by MIT Technology Review for his work on replacing silicon transistors with more efficient carbon nanotubes. “I did have options from other universities, but the University of Illinois has a

“I did have options from other universities, but the University of Illinois has a very strong reputation.” QING CAO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ENGINEERING

very strong reputation in material science, and engineering in general,” Cao said. “This is one of the best colleges in engineering in the world.” Cao also said the funding the program gave him to help him start his research is an important reason why he chose the University. Cao said he would need to shift his focus solely from research to helping his graduate students succeed. He said he will have two graduate students and two post-docs join his SEE FACULTY | 3A

Before making the decision to commit to the University, Dennis Zhao, junior in LAS, like many other Chinese students, took a college tour to see the campus for himself. “It played as a big part of my final decision,” Zhao said in an email. “It reflects a lot more about each college than just looking at rankings online about each school.” A recent study conducted by University professor Joy Huang shows Chinese students taking college tours not only helps them make a decision on where to attend school, but also makes a growing impact in the local tourist industry. Huang said the trend of Chinese parents sending their kids to travel abroad in developed countries has been growing in recent years, and will continue to grow. “Middle class in China, this group obviously according to every report, is growing,” Huang said. “On the other hand, Chinese people are very willing to spend and invest in children’s education.” Although the cost of a college tour in America can vary widely, Huang said it

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GEO remains unshaken by Janus v. AFSCME ruling Union membership rates decrease over time in right-to-work and union security states

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Two months after the Supreme Court ruling in the Janus v. AFSCME case, which was predicted to weaken public-sector unions, Graduate Employees’ Organization members say they are unshaken, but are bracing for more constraints on organized labor. The Janus v. AFSCME ruling banned public-sector unions from charging fair-share fees. Fair-share fees are paid by workers who choose not to be part of the union, but who benefit from wage increases, representation in griev-

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UI helps students make the most of work experiences students. According to naceweb.org, the competencies are critical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communication, collaboration and teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professional and work ethic, career management and global and intercultural fluency. Towner said the Career Center met with an advertising class last fall to discuss this idea. The students ran it and created the campaign. From this, the idea has spread across campus into different departments. The Career Center debuted the campaign on Quad Day and will have a booth at the part-time job fair, Towner said. Elizabeth Ferguson, freshman in LAS, said she was surprised they weren’t doing this already because it seems like a helpful thing for students to have. “(The Campaign) would

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The University Career Center has created a Career Readiness Campaign to help students make meaningful connections between everyday jobs and their future careers. “(Students) need to understand how the skills they’ve developed (and) how the experiences they’ve had in the past will help support them in their professional development,” said Tracy Parish, director at Gies Business Career Services. The campaign is designed to help students articulate their seemingly mundane experiences in useful ways to potential employers, said Monica Towner, assistant director for campus recruiting and job and internship preparation. Towner gave an example of an articulation. Instead of saying ‘waitress at Merry Ann’s Diner,’ students can put ‘recorded over 100 customer orders a day or

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University alumni earn Eisner Award for graphic adaptation BY KAREN LIU NEWS EDITOR

Dreaming of being a professional comics creator since he started making his own comics around the age of 6, Damian Duffy is being recognized by the Eisner Award for the collaborative project with University alumnus John Jennings, adapting the science fiction book “Kindred” into a graphic novel. The Eisner Awards are considered the “Oscars” of the comic world. According to the Comic-Con website, the award is given out in two dozen categories each year at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Duffy, University alumnus and lecturer for information sciences, said in an email he has been a big fan of Octavia Butler, author of “Kindred,” since he was an undergraduate student at the University. “It was actually like the novel chose us,” he said. “I tend to read kind of slow, so it usually takes me a while to finish a novel, but ‘Kindred’ is one of the few I’ve read in a single sitting.” Duffy and Jennings first submitted a proposal to adapt the book in 2009, but it wasn’t accepted. They eventually man-

aged to sign a contract for the adaptation of the book after Sheila Keenan, editor at Abrams ComicArts, saw Jennings’ art in 2012. “Kindred” is a novel about Dana Franklin, a contemporary black woman who was flung back in time to a slave plantation where she meets ancestors among both slaves and slaveowners. Duffy said although the book is shelved with science fiction, Butler describes the book as grim fantasy. “There are also aspects of historical fiction and gothic horror in the novel,” Duffy said. “But ultimately, it’s a compelling example of Butler’s genius for discussing how the atrocities of history live on in the present.” Duffy said the pressure to do justice to the legacy of Butler made it difficult for him to decide which things to cut out to fit the page count for the graphic novel. However, Duffy said an even greater challenge was to figure out the best way to portray the racialized and sexualized brutality of chattel slavery in a way that is as frank and honest as the novel, without being exploitative or

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READINESS be a super extra helpful thing, so I guess putting it at the career fair would be a perfect audience,” Ferguson said Parish said the Gies College of Business is using their online platform to gamify the process of career readiness by creating a badge program. “The students who participate in our badging program will first have to participate in an orientation session just to make sure they understand what the competen-

cies are and how they apply to their professional development,” Parish said. “Then they will have to go into this platform, they will have to take a quiz on each competency to make sure they actually understand what it is.” After the students pass the quiz with 100 percent, they will attend a workshop, event or complete an internship that allows them to apply the skill they are trying to learn. The student will submit a one-page reflection to show how they have used that skill. Once that is done, the students will earn a badge on the business schools online

platform, Parish said. “Ultimately we’re planning on getting (the badges) to (transfer) over to LinkedIn,” Parish said. “So employers that want to look at their LinkedIn profile will be able to see (the competence) they have learned.” Parish said applying these skills in real life will help show employers that students know how to apply these skills and not just theoretically in a classroom. “Doesn’t matter what major you are in, these are all really important just to function in society,” Parish said. coridl2@dailyillini.com

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FACULTY program. As an award-winning professor previously at George Mason University, Rodney Hopson will begin as a professor in the College of Education. David Sepkoski, the new Thomas M. Siebel chair in History of Science, said in an email, “I’m an Illinois native myself (I grew up in Chicago), and it’s great to be back at the flagship school of our excellent public university system.” Sepkoski was a research

scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. He said that he would share his international perspective with students. Sepkoski said he would offer new courses focusing on the role of science and medicine in society. “I’m hoping to attract more students with interests in science, technology and medicine to study in the history department. Even if you don’t become a history major (or minor), I hope that STEM-focused students will think about taking classes with us!” Sepkoski said.

Kevin Hamilton, the newly appointed dean of the College of FAA, said one of his goals is to create a more diverse and inclusive college. Hamilton hopes to make more connections with student organizations and learn from their work on anti-racism and solidarity, and explore new strong directions for the college. “I also know that the only viable and strong ideas come from a great deal of collective reflection and group work,” Hamilton said in an email. zihanw4@dailyillini.com

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GEO ances and other services unions are legally required to provide. They are effectively the same as “right-to-work” laws passed in 25 states. Allowing employees to opt out of paying union fees can create a free-rider problem where workers don’t pay for the costs of the union, but continue to receive the benefits, something that can decrease union membership and the political power unions hold. Hadrian Quan, fourthyear math doctorate student and math department steward for the GEO, said only three graduate employees out of the roughly 170 math doctorate students have dropped their membership since the Janus decision. Quan said the galvanizing effects of the strike are still reverberating around the union, driving interest and motivation among the GEO membership. Bruce Kovanen, GEO co-president, believes the union membership rate has increased. According to Kovanen hundreds of members had signed cards during orientation week, while only a handful have dropped their memberships. “I think that very much bucked the trend that a lot of people in national media or pundits thought would happen after Janus, where there would be this doomsday scenario where a ton of people are dropping membership, when in fact we’ve added a lot more than we’ve dropped,” he said. However, Kovanen said the exact number of fairshare dues payers and union members the GEO lost after the Janus case won’t become available until September or October when membership cards are processed and compared with the number of people in the bargaining unit. The deal GEO emerged with post-strike contained gains in health care and wages as well as guaranteed tuition waivers, something

“Janus makes it harder, but we have lots of examples from history and present day that shows that it’s still possible.” DAN GILBERT PROFESSOR IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

Quan said cemented the value of unionism to members. The threat to guaranteed tuition waivers during contract negotiations scared and motivated Quan and other students. Tuition waivers reduce or eliminate tuition for graduate students working at the University, which are commonplace in graduate education. “It was terrifying,” Quan said. “I couldn’t be a Ph.D. candidate if I was paying tuition. It’s that simple.” Many members, whose first experience with the union was chanting and banging on upturned buckets on picket lines, continued their involvement after the strike, according to Kovanen. Leftover energy from the strike could be serving as a tailwind behind the GEO as it navigates the shifting terrain wrought by the Janus decision. “(The Janus ruling) is not a death sentence by any means,” said Dan Gilbert, professor in Labor and Employment Relations. “But unions need to be that much more proactive in going out and talking to workers about joining the union and continuing to be members of the union.” Kovanen said the GEO plans on increasing transparency by undertaking a financial review and disseminating the information to general members, as well as increasing one-onone contact with members. According to Gilbert, efforts to constrain the power of unions haven’t ended, with anti-union organizations sending leaflets, knocking on doors and robocalling union members to encourage them to drop their union membership.

Although GEO members haven’t received any such messages yet, Kovanen believes it’s only a matter of time. “I imagine in this environment, all unions are a target,” Kovanen said. “So it’s not a matter of if we will be, but when. That’s why it’s really important to be transparent about finances and be well organized.” To prepare for a potential anti-union campaign targeted toward University graduate employees, Quan said he’s focused on making connections with individuals, emphasizing the effects of the strike and the GEO’s goals for the future with issue campaigns targeted toward health care, child care and a wage reopener on the horizon a year from now. “Public employees in the U.S. and around the world have always had to figure out how to organize in notso-favorable legal environments,” Gilbert said. “Janus makes it harder, but we have lots of examples from history and present day that shows that it’s still possible.” Quan said when he spoke at the orientation for new math doctorate students about the GEO, a majority of the incoming class expressed interest, with around 20 signing membership cards. “I’ve seen a big increase in energy and support for being involved in the union from a lot of different Ph.D.s, masters and graduate students who previously wouldn’t pay much attention, and I see Janus as part of that,” Quan said. “It’s disheartening, but it’s very clarifying. When things look bad it shows you what’s at stake.” schlitz2@dailyillini.com

Five things to know about Janus v. AFSCME 1. This case gives government workers a voice and a choice when it comes to union membership. 2. Mark Janus is one of 5 million government workers who are affected by forced union fees. 3. It’s more than pocket change. Union fees can run $1,000 or more a year. 4. Government unions will continue to exist regardless of the outcome. 5. A ruling in favor of Mark Janus won’t create a “free-rider” problem. SOURCE STATE POLICY NETWORK

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TOURS high-quality education, so it would be more realistic to arrange college tours to schools such as Illinois. “If you craft the message in a better way, it’s going to be more appealing. It kind of hits people’s needs. You see how many international students we’ve been having in the last several years, and this number will continue to go up,” Huang said. Terri Reifsteck, vice president of marketing at Visit Champaign County, said in

an email that they received numerous requests from the Chinese tour operators in attendance on the potential for campus tours and camps at the 2016 tradeshow, Active America China. “At that time, we began working closely with various departments at the University of Illinois to start working with these groups and promoting Champaign-Urbana as a destination,” she said. “We’ve received tremendous response and continue to grow our international tourism market through these opportunities.” The organization is also

working with the International Student and Scholar Services to help engage the Chinese community and has recently launched a campaign through WeChat, a popular Chinese social media platform, to publish a translation of the Visitors Guide through influential accounts. Huang said college tours are not only powerful recruitment tools for the University, but also benefit Campustown businesses, especially during the summer. According to Reifsteck, Pizzeria Antica, a restau-

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Food waste is commonly found in dining halls and restaurants on campus. A recent study suggests young adults, ages 18-24, are more likely to waste food due to a lack of awareness.

Unawareness leads to food waste BY SAMANTHA BOYLE ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEWS EDITOR

Lack of awareness about the effect of food waste is leading young adults, ages 18 to 24, to waste more food than any other age group, according to the recent Wasted Food Study. “ Ba sica lly, (18 to 24-year-olds) only have so many years of experience grocery shopping and meal planning ... compared to other age groups that have built up experience over the years. The younger age group has less information to pull off of,” said Cassandra Nikolaus, doctoral research assistant in Food Science and Human Nutrition and leader of the study. People usually underestimate how much waste they actually produce, Nikolaus said. People should be aware of what their food behaviors are so that awareness of the issue increases. According to the study, over 60 percent of food waste from developed countries is considered avoidable. A n average person throws out about 20 pounds of food each month and an average American family spends over $1,000 on uneaten food each year, according to a presentation hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency. “Food waste not only wastes the food, it wastes your money that you put towards the food. It

wastes the time and labor that went into producing that food, as well as even the marketing of the food,” Nikolaus said. Steven Buchholz, sophomore in ACES, said even if food gets recycled into things like animal food, it still is a waste because the effort that went into processing the food is wasted and the initial consumers are now not getting the nutrition they could have gotten from that food. “You’re wasting something, and you shouldn’t

“If you throw it away, it’s just a waste. It’s a waste of food, it’s a waste of money.” STEVEN BUCHHOLZ SOPHOMORE IN ACES

“I know (signs in the dining halls) definitely affected some of my friends when it showed how much food you wasted because you don’t really think about it,” Buchholz said. “But when you see it in terms of the entire university population, maybe entire world population, it’s kind of disturbing.” One of the biggest issues for on-campus students is overserving themselves in the dining halls, Nikolaus said. “I would see a lot of people serving themselves food and then not liking it and then that leads to waste,” Buchholz said. He said he always tries to recycle food as much as possible when he cooks. “If you throw it away, it’s just a waste. It’s a waste of food, it’s a waste of money, it’s a waste of nutrition. It’s a waste of anything,” he said. Because younger adults are on their own for the most part, it could just naturally lead to more food waste, Buchholz said. “Food waste is an issue for everybody, so being realistic with goals about trying to reduce food waste and also being mindful that people like me who are studying this, waste food,” Nikolaus said. “So, it’s a constant practice that’s going to take improvement over time.”

be,” Buchholz said. The solution to this problem is as simple as limiting the amount of food that is put on a plate, especially in a buffet type setting such as the University dining halls, he said. There are signs in the Ikenberry Dining Hall describing food waste that were placed to increase awareness, Nikolaus said. These signs were a direct result of the data collected in 2016. sjboyle2@dailyillini.com

rant in downtown Champaign, accepts Alipay, a popular form of mobile payment in China, and local hotels offer amenities that are catered specifically to Chinese visitors. Huang said the campus offers a sense of familiarity to Chinese students, in terms of food and services, and also to visiting Chinese parents. “It’s a big appealing point for us, Champaign, to make the promotion, and attractive to travel agents as well,” CONSTANCE SARANTOS THE DAILY ILLINI she said. University Professor Joy Huang explores the effects of Chinese karenl3@dailyillini.com

students taking college tours on local tourism in a recent study. These tours benefit both the University and local businesses.

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Rejecting conformity: Know when, how to speak out HAYLEY NAGELBERG COLUMNIST

high school, when learning about the Holocaust, my class watched a documentary called “The Wave.” The documentary is based on a high school teacher whose students struggled to understand how so many people blindly followed the rules of the Nazi regime. Over the course of a few days, while simulating exercises to mimic extremes of community and regimen, the students became entirely caught up in the mock regime. On the fifth day of the experiment, he told them he would be hosting a televised address by the organization’s leader. Instead, he showed the students a film of Nazi Germany. The teacher was astounded by how quickly the students succumbed to authority. Last spring, Dina Leygerman, an English teacher for high school seniors, wrote a similar project she ran with her own students. The lesson was part of a unit that included reading George Orwell’s “1984.” She wrote how she framed the project as a way to fight “senioritis,” the feeling students have

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during their last semester of high school —where the end is so close that work ethic and performance slack. She would hang up inspiring posters encour-

aging students to work hard and tell her class the strict rules imposed are intended to keep them on track to finishing school. Every year she ran this

project it worked. Until last spring. The students in that high school classroom saw through the ruse. They pushed back on the order

the teacher enforced. They spoke out against the similarities between the teacher’s actions and a dictatorship. The teacher even tried to bribe key student

leaders to speak out, but she did not succeed. The experiment failed. The use and reuse of this experiment for five decades explains how generations fell into the wrongful mindsets of older leadership. The failure of this high school classroom to conform speaks enormously about the power of our generation to speak up and set a new course moving forward. With the start of a new school year under way, the message learned from this story should inspire and empower us. College presents many opportunities; we are here to learn from world experts in fields that interest us, get involved in business and development positions and prepare ourselves to be the next group of community and global leaders. While we can learn immensely from our teachers, advisers and mentors, the interactions we have with our peers can chart even stronger courses for the world. It is crucial we take note of those around us, in class and in clubs. As much as we learn from the adults on this campus, what we learn from each other is equally as important. Hayley is a senior in ACES. nagelb2@dailyillini.com

Service dogs cannot enter labs dogs. Many of the animals can Kennel Club, “for a housed within the Beckcertain amount of money man Institute, such as and minimal application COLUMNIST mice, rats and other small standards, a dog owner can creatures, would more receive a vest and certifithan likely sense danger if cate for an untrained pet.” one can deny ser- a service dog was near. Ter- Though Sampson, Ramp’s vice dogs their rorizing the poor animals companion dog, may have mantle of respect. is not only inhumane, but valid credentials, other dogs They are truly amazing it would also probably have may not, and there is pretanimals, having undergone profound effects on the ty much no way to tell the extensive training that ongoing experiments and difference. may last up to two years. studies at the Institute. While actual service Service dogs can signifiThe committee’s duty dogs are well-trained and cantly aid human comis to ensure that the anibehaved at all times, those panions who suffer from a mals and students they are that have not received the wide range of disabilities. in charge of remain safe proper training may cause Anything from visual and throughout the conducany number of disruptions auditory impairments, to tion of the research within in a laboratory environPTSD, to seizure alerts and the Institute. If service ment. Since, in the intermore, can be helped by the dogs pose any potential est of fairness, allowing one much-needed support and health threat — whether dog means all others must direction these animals it be sickness or fear — to be allowed, this risk cannot provide. the animals involved, it is be taken while false service As with any good thing, the committee’s respondogs run amok. however, there is a cavesibility to prevent it. The It’s the 21st century, and at. Though most restaumost efficient and complete we would all like to think rants, stores, airlines and way to do so is, of course, our limitations cannot other public places norto decline entry to service rule us. Nonetheless, they mally barred to animals dogs period. do, and pretending otherallow service dogs, some Some might still argue wise only diminishes our places remain restricted to the risks of a trained serachievements as a race. even these furry partners. vice dog causing any harm A blind woman cannot fly The live-animal labs at the or fear to the lab animals a commercial airplane. A Beckman Institute on cam- are minimal, or the rigman without a voice cannot pus is one such place. orous training the dogs become a pop star. And peoJoey Ramp, a senior went through prepares ple with service dogs canin LAS, and her service them to be calm, alert and not enter live-animal facilidog, Sampson, have twice non-aggressive. ties accompanied by their sought approval from the However, the epidemic of four-legged friends. Illinois Institutional Anifake service dogs reinforces mal Care and Use Commit- the committee’s decision. Lucas is a junior in LAS. tee to permit Sampson to According to the Ameriloswald2@dailyillini.com accompany Ramp into the animal labs. Both times, the committee has refused to grant the request, and with good reason. Though service dogs are incredibly useful and welltrained, dogs as a species lack the certain cleanliness associated with the laboratory. Drool and dog hair aren’t exactly conducive to the sterile environment that must be maintained in animal facilities. Allowing service dogs in live-animal labs also risks the spread of germs and infections. The dogs accompany their handlers everywhere throughout the day, including public restrooms. (And, I don’t think they wash their paws.) Who knows what those dogs are exposed to CONSTANCE SARANTOS THE DAILY ILLINI on a daily basis and what Sampson sits with his owner at the Beckman Institute Marine they might track into the Lab. Sampson, a trained service dog who works with Joey Ramp, animal labs? was nominated for the American Humane Hero Dog Award. Moreover, service dogs While service dogs are allowed in many pet-free areas, they still look and smell like remain restricted from animal labs on campus LUCAS OSWALD

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Treat your Airbnb with gratitude LUYUYANG LI COLUMNIST

ave you ever stayed in an Airbnb? Do you consider it a hotel or a home? With college taking a toll on my budget, I’ve stayed in Airbnbs while on vacation. At first, I treated them like hotels — until my stay last week. Airbnb, and similar websites like VRBO, function as a middleman for people to rent out their houses and stay at others’ for a short time, usually during vacation. What makes Airbnb different from regular hotels is that it’s essentially more flexible on time, space and price. The upside is it doesn’t have a unified check-in and check-out time; these times are usually set by the host and may be negotiable. Moreover, spaces rented out on Airbnb vary largely. In a hotel, one may stay at a standard queen/king room or in various suites, but floor plan options are comparatively limited. Unlike hotels or resorts, there are all kinds of places you can choose from on Airbnb. One may stay at an apartment, a house or a single

room in someone else’s home. Another thing that makes these websites so popular is the price; one can book a room in the Hollywood Hills for the price of a room at Motel 6. Unfortunately, more freedom among regulations can pose serious issues. There’s no unified, set price for how much the host should charge for late checkouts, and each host expects a different standard of behavior and level of cleanliness. Many times, the host and tenants can solve their issues satisfactorily. Other times, they’ll take the last resort — writing mean reviews about each other. I’ve been an Airbnb user for years now, even staying in many countries for short and long periods of time. As a previous hotel-stayer, I considered Airbnb as another form of hotel room. I assumed these people were opening their hotels in empty real estate; however, my last stay in Seattle completely altered my attitude. I first saw the house from afar up on a little hill. It was a lovely twostory wooden house, painted blue, in a residential neighborhood. The minute I opened the door, I realized I must not treat it as a hotel room, as the pictures on the

wall indicated it belonged to a lovely newlywed couple. The more I explored the house, the more I found each little thing they had done to improve their home: matches by the candles, many books and decorative pieces. Each presented me with a fragment of the their lives. I was exposed to a flood of feelings triggered by the emotion and zeal presented everywhere in their home. I soon realized what had been missing in my previous stays: gratitude. People who are willing to share their most delicate happiness with you. Hosts who rent out their own homes for your vacation are indulging you with their trust — that you’ll take care of their homes as if they were your own. Airbnb isn’t just a website for cheap places to stay, but a platform that encourages sharing and trust among strangers. When others offer you their trust and share their homes with you, try to reply with gratitude and treat the place with care, because where you’re staying for vacation carries more than it seems. Luyuyang is a sophomore in LAS. ll11@dailyillini.com

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University professors share their summer experiences BY PAIGE BLANZY STAFF WRITER

It's hard to imagine professors outside of the classroom, especially over the summer. But two finance professors at the University shared their contrasting summer experiences. During the year, Jeffrey Davis teaches finance at the Gies College of Business. Davis went to the University for his undergraduate degree, and he also attended law school here. His focus is on real estate. This summer, however, Davis participated in the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. He was accompanied by his wife, Jodi, who is a University alumna, along with several other family and friends. RAGBRAI began as a week-long bike ride across Iowa among a group of friends in 1973. According to RAGBRAI’s website, the ride is the largest, oldest and longest bicycle touring event in the world. The ride consists of about 67 miles a day, totaling around 468 miles by the end of the week. “Iowa is not as flat as people probably think it is,” Davis said. Davis usually participates every other year, and this is his third time riding. Leading up to the event, Davis usually trains. But this summer, he only prepared by

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Professor Jeffrey Davis stands in between his friend and wife representing the University. The three participated in the Rutger’s Annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.

biking about 50 miles. “I’ve done it in the past, so I knew what to expect, but it was a little harder than years in the past only because I

didn’t train,” Davis said. Participants form teams for the event and even come up with team names. Davis’ team decidedly named them-

selves “Not Dead Yet.” The whole week, they stayed in an RV, which his mother drove from town to town. Bikers are unable to stay in hotels

due to small towns not being able to accommodate such large groups of people. Davis recommends future participants make sure they have a comfortable and wellmaintained bike. After his great experiences, Davis urges others to expose themselves to this event. “If people are looking for something to do and are a little adventurous, I would say go do it,” said Davis. Other than participating in RAGBRAI, Davis spent most of his summer focusing on real estate, looking into and buying properties. Sterling Raskie is also a finance professor in the Gies College of Business. He has taught at other universities in the past but said the University is his favorite by far. Raskie typically uses his summer for vacations and spending time with his family. But the work doesn’t completely stop over the summer, either; he also spends his time preparing for the upcoming semester. “It is critical to stay relevant and make sure everything is up-to-date for the students. We have to do that,” Raskie said. Raskie said he is definitely not the only professor who likes to stay on top of schoolwork; they all make sure they have the best information to give their students.

However, staying in the know is not a chore to Raskie. He loves coming to his students with new information. This past summer, Raskie also had an article published in the Journal of Financial Planning. His article,“The Value of Financial Designations: A Consumer Perspective,” is about how consumers are willing to pay more money for the advice they receive from financial advisers who have the appropriate industry credentials. Scott Thomas, junior in Business, gained exposure to the field of work Raskie specializes in through his business fraternity. “Professor Raskie really goes out of his way to make sure we know we can go to him for all kinds of advice when it comes to money, especially when we get out of school and have a real job,” Thomas said. Raskie keeps in contact with former students over the summer who have questions about their benefits package and how to approach things from a wealth management aspect. He said he always tries to make himself available to them and give them a second opinion when needed. “I’m happy to help and be there for them,” Raskie said. pblanzy@dailyillini.com

State Farm Center to host four diverse Broadway productions BY MARISSA PLESCIA ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

When students think of Broadway productions, they don’t always think of Champaign-Urbana. However, the State Farm Center offers them the opportunity to enjoy what Broadway has to offer with its annual Broadway Series. Throughout the school year, the State Farm Center will host four Broadway shows, featuring productions such as “Something Rotten!,” “Cinderella”, “Kinky Boots” and “Finding Neverland.” “ S omet h i n g R otten!” debuts on Oct. 29 and “Cinderella” begins on Dec. 16. “Kinky Boots” and “Finding Neverland” won’t begin until April 14 and May 1, 2019, respectively. Megan Laz, marketing

coordinator for the State Farm Center, said these shows are genuine Broadway productions by professional actors. She said it’s important to note all four shows have been on Broadway. “It’s their touring production, so it’s not kind of, as we say, a ‘Mom and Pop’ like pop-up,” said Laz. “These are prestigious, prominent plays and entertainment that we’re bringing into the community.” The first show, “Something Rotten!,” takes place in 1595 and is about two brothers who set out to create the first musical ever during the era of Shakespeare. It’s the newest of the shows, premiering on Broadway in 2015. “Cinderella” however, is a family show for the holidays about the classic fairy tale, but with a contemporary twist.

Laz said the production even features some newer songs that aren’t seen in the classic film. Kicking off the spring semester, “Kinky Boots” is about a man struggling to continue his father’s shoe business when a singer comes into the store looking for some new shoes. It fetures songs by famous singer Cyndi Lauper. Lastly, “Finding Neverland” is the story behind the classic tale of Peter Pan. It is about the playwright J.M. Barrie, who finds inspiration from a widowed, ill mother and her four sons. Laz says the show she is most excited for is “Something Rotten!” because it is the newest of all the shows, and this is one of the first touring productions of the musical. “It’s something brand new,”

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The State Farm Center’s annual Broadway Series returns on Oct. 29, featuring four diverse productions throughout the year.

without making a trek to Chicago,” Anderson said. “It is a really great opportunity.” Tickets for the shows range from $39 to $65 plus fees. Students, however, get an $8 discount for tickets. Laz said these shows are a great opportunity for community members to seek out.

“It cements our commitment ... to bring diverse programming to the State Farm Center,” Laz said. “This is an opportunity for the Champaign-Urbana community and the University community alike to get some culture.” plescia3@dailyillini.com

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Laz said. “I think it will be interesting to see the story take on these two brothers who are trying to compete in playwriting with Shakespeare, set in 1595.” Emma Anderson, junior in FAA, describes having the shows here on campus as a very unique experience for University students. “It’s a really special and unique experience to have these professional productions of Broadway shows so close to campus,” Anderson said. “A lot of these shows, especially this season at State Farm are Tony award-winning shows, and (the fact) we have them is really awesome.” Anderson explained what’s especially great about these productions is their proximity to campus. “It gives students a chance to see these high profile shows

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Trailblazing Creating your own major BY TOMMY BLOCK STAFF WRITER

Out of the 70 majors the College of LAS provides to its undergraduate students, Shree Patel couldn’t find the one he wanted. “There are so many ways you can study (neuroscience), and there’s actually a lot of neuroscience classes on this campus,” Patel said. “There’s just no neuroscience major.” Patel, now a junior, eventually enrolled himself in the computational neuroscience curriculum of his dreams at the University. He just had to create it first. As a sophomore, Patel began to pursue an Individual Plan of Study, an alternative for students who are unable to find a major tailored to their unique interests or educational desires. With the assistance of a faculty adviser, students within a major must plan and outline a set of courses that will fulfill a degree in the focus of their choice, one the University has not yet institutionalized. While the IPS program is offered by the LAS department, students within the program often select interdisciplinary coursework that can span across various departments and even colleges. Robert Steltman, executive assistant dean of the LAS department, considers the IPS program to be a thorough assessment of not only students’ personal motivation, but also their broad cognition. “We want (IPS students) to be asking very detailed, critical questions, driven by a particular kind of thing that they’re trying to figure out,” Steltman said. “We really don’t want this to be a checklist.” That being said, the LAS department is involved in these students’ endeavors as much as the students themselves. Before they initiate their coursework, pending IPS students must propose their ideal curricula to a board of LAS faculty mem-

bers, who then must approve the plan for the college to recognize it as a true major. As a part of their presentation to the board, applicants must write a report explaining why they are interested in the subject of their desired major and how it is distinguished from the course material of pre-existing majors. “When people hear ‘IPS,’ they think that means that you can do whatever you want,” Steltman said. “Not really. This is being vetted by a faculty committee, and we’re expecting it to look like a major.” Once the board determines the proposed major is sufficiently detailed and original, the accepted student, typically a junior at the time of approval, may begin the specialized classes. From this point on, students rely on the guidance of their chosen adviser to make any additional academic decisions regarding their major, such as the removal or replacement of a course. Austin Gephart, senior in LAS, believes the workload beyond the demanding approval process doesn’t get much lighter. “The IPS program in general is not the easiest course of action,” Gephart said. “You’re going to have to prove to other people why you can make a major specific for yourself with hard classes.” Patel, who’s interested in mapping out components of the brain, has integrated over 30 advanced credit hours into his plan of study, including many in psychology, molecular and cellular biology and computer science. While this schedule may seem daunting, Patel is thrilled to explore the diverse course catalog at his fingertips. “IPS has given me the opportunity to say, ‘Woah, that psychology course is awesome, I want to take that,’ and, ‘That agricultural biological engineering course is awesome, I want to take that,’” Patel said.

In addition to neuroscience, common focuses within the IPS program include entomology and Middle Eastern studies. A number of IPS tracks students frequently, seeking students such as gender and women studies and African-American studies and have inspired official majors within the University. Despite the broad range of studies encompassed by the program, members of the LAS department have informally suggested each IPS major conclude with a capstone project, which would unite the several IPS pathways in structure. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be a paper, but it should be something that allows (students) to pull together or make sense of what they did,” Steltman said. Though the University’s psychology major has recently introduced a focus in neuroscience, students interested in pre-medicine have been consistently drawn to the experimental IPS concept for their undergraduate research. In Patel’s case, the IPS program has provided a harmonic experience in his academic career like no other. “I was really looking for classes that I would genuinely be interested in and I would actually take things out of,” Patel said of his freshman year. “That’s why this individual plan of study fit me really well, because every course I’m taking is one I wanted to take.” Gephart, who plans to continue his studies into medical school, affirms his IPS major has played a crucial step in carving out an education for himself. “I think that the IPS is great in that (the IPS advisers) let you be different,” Gephat said. “What I always tell people is that if you’re really passionate about something that’s not offered on this campus, by all means, you should go out and pursue it.” tblock2@dailyillini.com

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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith announced at Monday’s press conference that senior wide receiver Mike Dudek will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Dudek missed all of the 2015 and 2016 seasons with ACL injuries, and he also missed five game last season due to lingering health issues. Widely considered one of the integral leaders for the Illini, Smith speculated Dudek suffered the injury late in the game Saturday against Kent State, where he had four catches for 65 yards. Players didn’t hear about the news prior to Smith’s announcement at the press conference. “To be truthful, most of our guys don’t really know about it (yet),” Smith said. “We just found out earlier; I know how they will feel. There’s a reason why Mike is popular, he does everything right.” Dudek’s 2014 freshman campaign was one the most successful in recent school history. He ended the season with 1,038 receiving yards, breaking the Illinois freshman record, while catching six touchdowns, tying the program’s top mark for a freshman. He also received praise nationally, as he was named second-team

All-Big Ten, and a TrueFreshman All-American by ESPN.com, 247 sports and Scout.com. Before he could take the field for his sophomore campaign, Dudek suffered a torn ACL during spring practice in 2015 and would suffer another ACL injury in the same knee that caused him to miss the 2016 season. Last year was expected to be a much-anticipated return to health for the then-redshirt junior, but he ended up missing five games with other lingering health issues, only totaling 262 yards and one touchdown in seven games. Dudek was expected to be in the best health since his freshman season, and during the offseason, received plenty of praise from new offensive coordinator Rod Smith. During training camp, Smith worked to get Dudek heavily involved in his offensive scheme this season. Rod Smith grieved Dudek’s bad luck with injuries, commenting on how hard he worked to get back on the field. “I hate it, man,” Rod Smith said. “It’s sad ‘ cause I watched that kid pour his heart and soul into workouts and getting back. My heart goes out to him and his family.” sports@dailyillini.com

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Mike Dudek records his last catch of the day against Kent State on Sept. 1. The senior will be out for the season due to a knee injury for the third time in his collegiate career.

Booing inspires victory ELI SCHUSTER SPORTS EDITOR

the Illinois season opener on Saturday, boos rang throughout Memorial Stadium. As I sat behind the thick glass of the press box overlooking the roughly 31,000 fans who decided to make their way into the stadium, I could hear the sound of muffled yet booming boos. The first half of Illinois’ battle against Kent State was one to be forgotten. In fact, a ceremonial burning of the game tape may be the appropriate next step. While I have encountered brief booing before from the Illinois fans, this experience felt different. Instead of being rooted in dissatisfaction or poor play-calling, this one left the mouth with a taste of betrayal. During the preseason, and especially training camp, optimism continued to grow around the football program. Not only was recruiting looking up for the class of 2019, but Illinois was going to have a legitimate quarterback battle. Not to mention, the team would finally get back some healthy key players. Grad-transfer AJ Bush arrived on campus and almost immediately put his name at the top of the depth chart. Illinois had its quarterback. Rod Smith ran an offen-

sive scheme that fit the college play style: A spread offense that relied on getting its top playmakers the ball in space. The new approach, on full display during training camp, was discussed by staff and media alike as refreshing. Illinois had its offense. Jake Hansen was returning to action. Young players were showing that the experience last year helped. Freshmen were making plays. Illinois had its team. All of this isn’t to say that picking up more than four wins to start the season still wasn’t a stretch. Illinois had, and still does have, plenty of question marks surrounding the team. But the idea of doubling the team’s win total after a brutal 2-10 season felt like a doable victory within itself. Fans just want to see progress, but during Saturday’s first half, they saw anything but. After senior Chase McLaughlin missed a 56-yarder to send the Illini into the locker room behind 17-3, fans let the frustration out, and it didn’t go unnoticed. During the postgame, Lovie Smith addressed the crowd’s reaction in the best way possible, agreeing with it. “I was part of the same group," Rod said. “That performance that we put out there (in) the first half, relatives and family were okay, but beyond that, no, we didn't play well.” Typically, being booed during a season opener

would be seen as a negative, but in this case, I believe it helped flip the script. The Illini outscored Kent State 28-7 in the second half, giving fans a closer look at what everyone had been talking about in the preceding weeks. The team’s ability to shake off a halftime deficit was an oddity. The last time Illinois won a game after being down at the half was Oct. 3, 2015, against Nebraska. I stood in the rain that night as I watched former Illini and current Green Bay Packer Geronimo Allison catch a game-winning touchdown. The same cheers that rang through the stadium that fall night filled the air on Saturday. It has been four years since Illinois fans got to see a halftime deficit overcome, and the four years-worth frustration that has been built because of it was heard through the chorus of boos. The first half of Saturday’s game could have marked an end for the Illini. The end of utter frustration. The end of boos. The second half of the game felt like the Illini finally broke down a barricade. The hurdle of losses and unwatchable football may have finally been overcome with the bounceback performance. Although, I could be completely wrong come game time next week. If so, feel free to send the boos my way.

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Illinois quarterback AJ Bush (1) throws a pass during the game against Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Illini won 31-24.

Illini rally in second half, avoid upset BY TATIANIA PERRY STAFF WRITER

After what looked like another on-brand game for the Illini as of late, true freshman defensive back Jartavius Martin made an interception at the beginning of the second half. A singular interception may not seem like much, but it was the turning point Illinois needed. Facing a 17-3 halftime deficit against Kent State, the Illini came back for a 31-24 win, a scoring feat they didn’t accomplish at all last season. “After they made that touchdown, they (came) back and said, ‘That was all you, we got the momentum from you,’” Martin said.

The freshman was very nervous about his first collegiate game, despite knowing a few weeks in advance he would be playing an important role. About 10 minutes before the game began, a press release was issued that defensive backs Bennet Williams and Nate Hobbs, along with wide receiver Carmoni Green, tight end Louis Dorsey and defensive lineman Deon Pate were suspended indefinitely for violations of team rules. Head coach Lovie Smith only doubl down on the press release notes, offering no new information during his postgame press conference. For Martin and the rest of the team, the pressure

was on. Throug hout the game, Martin and many of the other starting freshmen had the older players in their ears with words of encouragement and corrections, but Martin didn’t quite find his confidence until the game-changing play. The youthful defense was evident in the first half, with Martin and fellow freshman Delano Ware both struggling to read some of the Kent State receiver s routes. The opening half of the game was plagued with missed open receivers, questionable run patterns and overall poor SEE FOOTBALL | 3B

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ILLINOIS VS. KENT STATE GRADES AJ BUSH At times, AJ Bush’s decision-making was questionable and even a bit slow. It showed twice in the second quarter, on time when he stared down wide receiver Ricky Smalling a couple of seconds before throwing to him, allowing a Kent State defender to close the gap and break up the pass. A bit before that, he was rolling out of the pocket toward the sideline and he threw

behind Smalling as he was crossing back into the middle. Bush did more than any Illinois quarterback has in a while — he consistently completed passes, and he was productive on the ground (rushing 139 yards). There will continue to be a learning curve, especially with a player like Bush, who was making his first college start, but he showed promise.

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If one compares the Illi- catchable passes — a widenois offense on Saturday open Sam Mays dropped to the 2017 unit, it would what could’ve been a

The Illinois defense was the more disappointing side of the ball for Illinois on Saturday, conceding 453 yards to what was 2017’s thirdworst FBS offense (No. 127; Illinois was No. 126). Quarterback Woody Barrett seemed to have the Illini’s number, completing 28 of 41 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Barrett also gained 129 yards

get an A for sure, but the Illini showed flaws against a Kent State team they should have taken care of more comfortably. The offensive line allowed three sacks

touchdown had he beaten the defensive back after hauling it in. However, the running backs did average 5.2 yards per carry, something the staff will be happy with, and against what is predicted Reggie Corbin outgained to be the worst team in the his entire 2017 season by MAC, despite coming into putting up 79 yards on 10 the game at full strength. attempts (he rushed for 78 Receivers dropped some on 18 carries last year).

on the ground, including a scramble of 23 yards and an added touchdown. Sure, key players were suspended, and sure, other players stepped up, but Illinois should be concerned with the constant missed tackles and several moments where coverages were blown. Stronger opponents will carve this unit up if it can’t make a quick fix.

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BUSH BENEFITS FROM BALANCED RECEIVERS Graduate transfer quarterback AJ Bush connected with five different targets on Saturday. While Illinois will want to get even more players involved in the passing game, the receivers showed some promise. Sophomore Ricky Smalling made three catches for 70 yards, including a 44-yard reception where he made multiple defenders miss before being brought down. After a freshman campaign in which he led the team with 31 recep-

tions for 501 yards and two touchdowns, Smalling got open and made himself a target for his new quarterback. Seniors Mike Dudek and Sam Mays also added to the Illini’s offensive efforts, bringing in three receptions each. Dudek averaged 13.7 yards per catch, totaling 41 yards, while Mays had his first catches in over a year after playing last season. “Sam has been healthy, and he had a good training camp,” Smith said. “His problem has been

more staying on the field, fighting through injuries. Beyond that, he’s a good matchup in one-on-one situations, good size. He’ll tell you there's a couple opportunities we left out there, too, that we’ll get next time, but I like what Sam has done.” Bush totaled 156 yards in the air, completing 11 passes on 20 attempts and earning a quarterback rating of 120.5 on the day. He also added 139 yards on the ground, the fifth-most for a quarterback in program history.

SUSPENSIONS LOOM LARGE, EVEN IN WAKE OF VICTORY Safety Bennett Williams, corner Nate Hobbs, tight end Lou Dorsey, receiver Carmoni Green and defensive end Deon Pate are all suspended indefinitely, which Illinois announced ahead of kickoff on Saturday. That means the team will be without some of its biggest producers last season in Williams, Hobbs and Dorsey. As for Green and Pate, the two were

top young talents looking to make a difference this season. No timetable was given for their return, and Smith refused to comment any further during the postgame press conference. The suspension of Williams meant Illinois relied more on freshmen Delano Ware and Kerby Joseph to fill in, though the secondary struggled to make tackles throughout the

game. Illinois started freshman Daniel Barker to replace Dorsey, though he had a relatively quiet game. Smith wouldn’t provide any details of the reason behind the suspension. Illinois lacks the depth needed to seamlessly replace the talent of the players currently suspended, especially with the health of starting corner Tony Adams in question as well.

JAKE HANSEN NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK In a comeback effort on Saturday against Kent State, sophomore linebacker Jake Hansen was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. After missing the entirety of last season due to a training camp injury, Hansen’s return to the field was rung in with a record-breaking tackles for loss and a career-high 15 tackles –– 10 solo. The sophomore tied Jeff Weisse’s 1998 program record with six tackles for loss in his first game back since suffering a torn ACL during training camp last season. Hansen also led the Illi-

ni with ten solo tackles, assisting on five. “I’ll tell you what, I was pretty nervous going into the game,” Hansen said. “Hadn’t played in a while, so it gives me a little confidence in myself, my abilities.” While he was generally unhappy with the performance on the field, head coach Lovie Smith was pleased to finally see Hansen, a player he’s praised a lot in his time at Illinois, step up in a game. With Hansen’s ability to make reads on plays and his consistency in openfield tackling, the Illini benefitted significantly

from his return. “Jake’s a good football player, start with that,” Smith said. “He can do everything we ask in our linebackers; he fits the profile. He can play in space; he’s a good tackler in the open field. He dropped a ball today, but he has good hands. He gets the coverage part, a football junkie.” If Hansen can stay healthy and keep making plays like he did on Saturday, the linebacking corps will be much more disruptive than it was in 2017, when Illinois, as a unit, was ranked No. 85 in total defense.

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Men’s golf team stays strong after roster change BY MEGHAN REST ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

The Illinois men’s golf team will make its fall debut at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational at home this week, but last year’s No. 10-ranked team will have a different look this season. Last year, the program graduated seniors Dylan Meyer and Nick Hardy, who have both spent the summer months playing on the professional circuit. Leadership will be handed down to the three upperclassmen on the squad, juniors Giovanni Tadiotto, Michael Feagles and Bryan Baumgarten. As sophomores last season, the trio made up a productive backbone that led the program to its fourth consecutive Big Ten title and 11th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, 13th under head coach Mike Small. While it has lost two significant keystones, the juniorled squad is out to prove they are still one of the best teams in the NCAA. “Three of us juniors live together, and we’ve talked about this year a lot,” Feagles said. “We have big shoes to fill this year, and our attitude going into this is (that). We know that everyone’s reaction is that we’re probably not going to be as strong this last year, but we’re looking to prove people wrong.”

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FOOTBALL decisions. Kent State quarterback Woody Barrett ripped apart the Illini defense by rushing for a total of 117 yards on the day, most of which came in the first half. “The first half was a half that most teams don’t want to have,” Smith said. “But it was a half you sometimes have to have.” Last season, the Illini primarily settled for field goals,

Despite the roster change, Illinois still boasts a strong squad of upperclassmen. Baumgarten led his class, going 13-over par at the tourney to tie for 61st place. Meanwhile, Feagles tied for 68th individually with 15-over, and Tadiotto shot 21-over par to tie for 79th. Although the group didn’t play their best golf at the NCAAs, Baumgarten took home ninth at the NCAA Columbus Regionals, and he collected his first individual championship last season at the Bighorn Invitational. Tadiotto followed closely behind Baumgarten, tying for runner-up at the Bighorn Invitational, sinking a career low 65 (-7) during the final round of match play. He also tied for 22nd at the Big Ten Championships and placed three top-25 finishes during the regular season last spring. Rounding out the junior class, 2018 All-Big Ten Championship Team Honoree Feagles tied for 10th at the NCAA Columbus Regional and placed fifth at the Big Ten Championships last spring. This summer, each junior dabbled in amateur tourneys. Both Tadiotto and Baumgarten appeared in the R&A British Amateur, while Tadiotto placed 21st at the European Amateur Championship, scoring 1-under par.

Feagles also tied for 16th at the Sahalee Players Championship this July. The junior class is also aiding the four new freshmen with their transition into collegiate competition. “We all get along very well,” Tadiotto said. “We only started school (a) couple days ago, but we’re already very tight and very close. We hang out all the time, and I feel really, really close to all the freshmen.” Belgium-native Tadiotto has long been the only international athlete on the men’s golf team. However, this year , the nine-person roster will include another athlete from his home country — Adrien Dumont de Chassart joins the Illini from Viller la Ville, Belgium. “I’ve had two years to get along with the team and to see what American life is like,” Tadiotto said. “I would think for him it will make him a little more comfortable. It’s always nice to have a

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Junior Michael Feagles follows the ball after a drive. Feagles will look to build on his success from last season, where he was named All-Big Ten First Team, and tied for 10th at the NCAA Colombus Regional.

a trend that was repeated quite early with Chase McLaughlin opening the scoring with a 50-yard field goal, putting up the only Illinois points until the 9:36 mark in the third quarter. Kent State scored the first touchdown with just under six minutes left in the first quarter, followed by a field goal and another touchdown in the second. At the conclusion of the first half, Illini fans released a long, loud, collective“boo,” with their team down 17-3. Although older players

like Nick Allegretti and Mike Dudek didn’t see fit to even acknowledge the fans' response, Martin was quite taken aback. “I had never experienced nothing like that before,” Martin said. “The fans started booing, and I was like, ‘Alright it is time for us to pull it together.’” Grad-transfer AJ Bush never let the fans’ negative reaction to the team or his personal errors affect him and, instead, just heads back under center. “He bounces back; he nev-

er gets down,” running back Reggie Corbin said. “He never got frustrated at all.” Bush came out in the second half hot, and he patiently waited for the rest of his offense to catch up. Meanwhile, sophomore Jake Hansen demonstrated why coaches have raved about his play. After sitting out all of last season due to injury, Hansen picked up 15 tackles on the day. And despite the defense’s struggles, the team may have them to thank for walking away with a win. After

feel of Belgium here, and having two people on one team is amazing.”

While the team has undergone a significant roster change, the remaining upperclassmen are focused on defending the dominant legacy put in place by Hardy and Meyer.

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a Corbin run gave the Illini their first touchdown advantage of the game at 31-24, senior linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips stopped the Kent State attack with an end zone interception. Bush's general composure in the second half helped set up a score from the depth chart’s top three running backs, Ra’Von Bonner, Mike Epstein and Corbin. Out of the three running backs, Corbin put together the top performance of the day, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns. However,

Bush led the team in rushing with 139 yards to add to his 190 through the air. Despite how they started, Bush knew they were going to win. “We had been practicing too good as a team,” Bush said. “We were practicing at 100 percent, but were playing at 50 in the first half. We were moving the ball, we just weren’ t finishing. Once we get all 11 on the same page, we are going to score." @Tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com

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The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks in Monday’s and Thursday’s papers for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch. Want to submit an event? Email calendar@readbuzz.com.

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On Wednesday, local band Staghorn will begin its fall tour at Blips and Chitz at 8 p.m. The performance will be accompanied by The White Swan, Close The Hatch and Belle.

Featured show: Staghorn to kick off tour at Blips and Chitz BY ELANI KAUFMAN BUZZ EDITOR

Local band Staghorn will be kicking off its fall tour this Wednesday night at Blips and Chitz, accompanied by London, Ontario, band The White Swan, Dayton, Ohio, band Close the Hatch and local artist Belle. The White Swan is a trio that hails from Ontario and describes themselves as “dirty sludge synth rock.” If any of those words caught your eye, be sure to check the band out while it’s in town. The White Swan is constantly refining its stage show, ensuring that even if you’ve seen the band before, it’ll be like a new experience. The band’s debut sets it apart from an evergrowing list of rock acts and includes a Paul McCartney deep cut that The White Swan manages to wholly make itsown and will hopefully make an appearance in the setlist Wednesday night.

Staghorn, a three-piece band from Urbana, mixes politics and punk to create socially conscious music about humanity’s effects on the earth and the consequences of our decisions. The latest album, “Wormwood III,” is incisive, and a unique addition to the local scene and not to be missed. Even if politics aren’t your jam, stick around for the band’s post-metal and postrock sensibilities that may literally rock the house down. Close the Hatch, a fourpiece post-metal band from Dayton, Ohio, continues the metal theme of this show. Having opened for both Mastodon and the Dillinger Escape Plan, the band is no stranger to putting on a good show. The ambient, doom metal sound of its catalog will entice any metal fans or anyone who has even an inkling of a desire to check out metal music. Belle is a self-described gloom/post-rock act who

 1:30-3 p.m.  Beckman Institute, Rm. 5602, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana  Free, all ages This event is for STEM grad and undergrad students interested in learning how improving their networking skills can advance their career. Light refreshments will be provided.

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 7 p.m.  Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park Ave., Champaign  $5, Rated R “Lady Bird” is a widely celebrated coming-ofage story. Marion McPherson, a nurse, works tirelessly to keep her family afloat after her husband loses his job. She also maintains a turbulent bond with a teenage daughter who is just like her: loving, strong-willed and deeply opinionated.

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has been making their name known in the local scene as of late, having released their first EP back in mid-July. The ambient vibes will radiate throughout Blips, bringing a cool contrast to the metal acts that will follow. Staghorn’s tour kickoff also serves as a good way to introduce yourself to the DIY scene and “kick off” a new school year. Get to know your local DIY houses and in return, you'll maybe discover your new favorite artist.

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UI alumna Katie Blomarz returns to play at Allerton BY BEN TSCHETTER STAFF WRITER

UI alumna and Frankfort, Illinois, native Katie Blomarz will be coming back home this week when she performs with her band, The Barefoot Movement, at the Prairie Skies Music Festival in Allerton Park. Ahead of her performance, buzz sat down with Blomarz, who graduated in 2014 with a degree in music education, to discuss the evolution of her band and her personal musical history.

buzz: How did you get your start in music?

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learning piano around third grade, and it was kind of easy for me because my father majored in music and my brother also was involved in music, so it was natural for me to follow that path as well. Then I learned clarinet around fifth grade and the year after, (when) jazz band started. I really wanted to be involved in jazz too, but there aren’t really many clarinets in jazz. My dad knew they needed a bass player, and I didn’t even know what that was, but he knew because it ended up alright. I started on the electric bass and eventually got into the upright bass a few years later. So my whole family, as well as my teachers, really inspired me to play.

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school, did you play in any bands here?

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major, but I really developed my love for jazz while I was in school, and I practiced locally, which helped me a lot as a professional player. I played around with local musicians in town, as well as a weekly cover band thing at the Canopy Club. I was really a part of the community as much as I could. I played with cover bands, in bars, house

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University alumna Katie Blomarz returns to C-U this month with her band, The Barefoot Movement. The band will play Friday at Allerton Park for the Prairie Skies Music Festival.

shows and pretty much the saxophone player and anywhere I could. the piano player were two older BFA students in the buzz: How did the jazz program at UIUC, and Champaign-Urbana music the fact that they would call scene help you with your me, an 18-year-old, made me professional career? extremely honored. They offered me advice and really KB: I still talk today about taught me and took me under how special C-U is. The their wing. I don’t really community is so wonderful. know if you can find that kind There’s so much happening of community anywhere else. and they have great support And this really helped me for local music. I don’t think with my live performance. I would have gotten the same opportunity anywhere else. buzz: Tell me about your One of my favorite memories current band. Who are you, is when I was 18 and I had and what do you do? just moved to town, and I got a call to play a jazz gig KB: When I moved to at a restaurant downtown. Nashville, I kind of assumed The drummer was local, but I’d never play jazz. And when I

got to town, everyone wanted to use me musically because I played the upright bass, so I kind of fit right in. The band is called “The Barefoot Movement,” and it originated in North Carolina. The lead singer and mandolin player went to school together, formed the group, and they moved to Nashville. I joined the band about three years ago. We have (an) upright bass, guitar, mandolin and violin, and then everyone kind of sings a little bit. We call ourselves folky, bluegrass Americana, but we kind of do everything — we even do an Ozzy Osbourne cover. It’s hard to pinpoint what specific sound we have,

but we have a mix of a lot of things. One of the coolest things is how we write songs together. Someone brings in an idea, and then we say we make it “Barefooted.” We all put our own parts together and we create one song together, and we work well as a group. It’s hard to tour over time if you don’t like the people you’re touring with, but I love these people, and so it’s a lot of fun.

excited to come back to Allerton Park. I was there frequently to see shows, and my brother played there, so I’m really excited to come share some music with Illinois folks. It will be my first time performing at Allerton. I’m super stoked to come back and see the (Main) Quad, too, because I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world! Check out The Barefoot Movement at Allerton Park buzz: Tell us about your on Friday at the Prairie Skies upcoming show at Allerton Music Festival. Park. To read the full interview, go KB: We are playing at a to readbuzz.com. festival called Prairie Skies Music Festival. I’m really brt2@readbuzz.com

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Warm Drag’s self-titled album gives listeners a strong emotional performance BY KATIE POWERS ASSISTANT BUZZ EDITOR

The genre-less noise-making duo Warm Drag, comprised of Los Angeles natives Vashti Windish and Paul Quattrone, marked its selftitled debut on Friday with the release of “Warm Drag.” Although the group cites an odd variety of musical inspirations, ranging from Blondie to Bomb Squad, and describes its sound as “experimental post-noir disco,” it’s impossible to place Warm Drag within a single time, place or genre. But it manages, with Windish’s vocals and Quattrone’s beats, to create a ten-track album that’s focused, cohesive and memorable.

“Warm Drag” opens with “The Wanderer,” establishing the duo’s high energy and harsh psychedelic power from the start. Windish’s vocals are relegated to a spooky background noise, an odd choice for the opening track given her vitality to the group’s sound, but Quattrone creates a hook that’s catchy and propels the song, and in turn, the album, forward. While the lyrics Windish sings are consistently difficult to make out, her sultry vocals are alluring and dynamic. The album’s strongest track is “Sleepover,” a vague story of a Craigslist sublet gone wrong. The duo manages to pull back the noise, albeit slightly, and feature Windish’s voice above

the harsh beats. For the most part, the track suffers from the same fate as the rest of the songs on the album — indiscernible lyrics — but the emotions in Windish’s voice are clear, leading to a sense of grounding. “End Times” offers another standout vocal performance from Windish and quieter noise from Quattrone. Unfortunately, the track’s lack of variation and dynamism doesn’t justify the seven-minute and 20-second run time. The album’s final track, “Parasite Wreckage Dub,” has a similar run time, but the vocals and beats swell and rise throughout its course, offering an interesting and climatic ending and a

length that makes sense with the energy of the song. Quattrone’s beats rely on synths, percussion and guitar and work in a solid, if not sometimes imbalanced, partnership to Windish’s vocals. While Windish’s emotive voice offers a level of grounding among the chaos of each track, Quattrone’s beats allow the listener to rely on their minds and the bizarre energy behind his sounds to create their own unique visual landscape for each song. It’s easy for the listener to imagine the vibrancy Warm Drag would invite during a live performance, since its music straddles energy, movement and focused, collective listening. Although

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Paul Quattrone (left) and Vashti Windish (right) make up the duo Warm Drag. They recently released a self-titled album.

the particulars of the stories behind its lyrics are indistinct and not necessarily rooted in positive emotions, as evidenced by the variation in Windish’s vocals, “Warm

Drag” is an album for the excitement and thrill of life. buzz factor: kmp2@readbuzz.com

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