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Prosthetic hand creates opportunities BY SARA PIETRZAK STAFF WRITER
The ability to hold an egg, to pinch our fingers together and to feel the hand of a family member all seem like simplistic acts of everyday life. However, according to a University website, for the nearly 2 million people living with limb loss, these tasks are difficult and for some, even impossible. Recently, new prosthetic technology has been developed making these simple acts a reality for these amputees. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder of PSYONIC, is one of the faces of this new prosthetic innovation. PSYONIC is a company that produces advanced bionic hands. The company is based at EnterpriseWorks at the University. “Our prosthetic hand is actually faster, smaller and stronger than all the other prosthetic hands that are out there, and on top of that, we give them their sense of touch back which is something that no prosthetics on the market are able to do,” Akhtar said. In the prosthetic hand, there are three parametric sensors inside the index, pinky and thumb fingers. Parametric sensors are the sensors in our cell phones and in our GPS devices. These fingers of the prosthetic hand are then injected with silicon which makes them highly sensitive to touch. “ We can send current across your skin and change the amount of current and the timing of the current,” Akhtar said. “We can get it to feel like different things.” The idea of PSYONIC and Akhtar’s passion for creating advanced prosthetics came from his trip to Pakistan at the age of seven. There Akhtar met a girl his age missing a right leg. This young girl, who was living in poverty, had to use a tree branch as a crutch. Ever since then, Akhtar has been dedicated to creating an advanced and affordable prosthetic. The creation of the company happened in 2014 when Akhtar went to Ecuador to
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Aadeel Akhtar, founder of PSYONIC, shows the functions of his robotic prosthetic arm. The arm responds to human muscle activity to mimic hand movements.
display the first version of the robotic hand, originally 3D printed, for a nonprofit Range of Motion. Akhtar and his team soon realized that the only way to release this product to the masses was to create a company. In the early days of the company, Akhtar said research was started by calling clinicians and asking them what the biggest issue was with their prosthetic models. “We spoke to over 100 (clinicians), and every sin-
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In fall 2019, the School of Information Sciences will provide a new program for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in information sciences. According to the iSchool’s website, this new program is the only one of its kind offered among public universities in Illinois and is a STEM-designated program. A degree in information sciences will allow students to combine technology skills with the understanding of how people interact with information, according to the website.
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Carle Foundation Hospital is under fire from a Mississippi law firm that filed multiple lawsuits against not-for-profit hospitals in the United States because of the level of charity care it provides for the poor. “Look at all the facilities Carle has all across the community,” said Robin Wilson, professor in Law. “Almost every two or three blocks, I’m passing a Carle facility.” Although the Carle Foundation does seem to be growing in community, some do not necessarily see this as a positive. “It’s a question that’s not unique to ChampaignUrbana. It’s one that states around the country are struggling with. In a nutshell, (the question) is essentially: What does a tax-exempt hospital have to do in exempt in exchange for a massive subsidy, by the community that they’re in, whether that community is a local community, state community or national community?” Wilson said. In an article, former Urbana mayor Laurel Prussing contends Carle’s annual revenues, which are approaching $2 billion,
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the University’s medical school while he pursues his career with PSYONIC. His advice for students thinking about starting their own company is to be ready to go all in. “It just takes a lot of perseverance. You have to just jump into it and give it everything you got or else there is a million reasons to quit,” Akhtar said. “If you’re going to do it you then have to give it your all.”
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bomb. With PSYONIC’s prosthetic, he is able to hold and feel his daughter’s hand. Juan Suquillo, who first tried the robotic arm in the early days of the company, was able to make a pinch with his hands for the first time in 35 years. When he was able to pinch, Suquillo said he felt a part of him had come back. The successes of the company didn’t come without risks. Akhtar put his education on hold and is currently on a leave of absence from
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Emily Knox, associate professor in the iSchool and director of BS/IS program, said when she arrived at the University around three years ago, she started talking with faculty about creating this type of program. Knox said iSchool is ranked first among schools of library and information sciences around the country. She said the program will help undergraduate students learn from faculty of iSchool. She added that in the program, students will learn to use different theoretical lenses to
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Midwest area and start getting word out so that when we launch we already would have all the sales lined up,” Akhtar said. PSYONIC is also currently working on a new version of the hand. Jesse Cornman, senior robotics engineer at PSYONIC, displayed the new hand which has slower and more natural movements. Although the product is robotic, the impact is purely human. Sgt. Garret Anderson was serving in Iraq when he lost his arm to a roadside
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gle one said that the $30,000 biotic hand on the market breaks petition AlphaLab Gear. The winning team receives $3,000 to invest into the company. With the company’s winnings, Akhtar said they are planning on making the arm waterproof and expanding their sales and marketing presence. “We plan on launching officially by the end of the year, so what we plan to do in the next six months is reach out to all the clinicians in the
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University researchers received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to fund a project that aims to encourage more lowincome and underrepresented students in middle school and high school to consider STEM fields. Lynford Goddard, professor in electrical and computer engineering and principal investigator of the research project, said a major reason for the study was the severe underrepresentation of African American, Hispanic, American Indian and female populations in most engineering fields. “When we look at the future workforce for engineering and for science, we wanted to properly reflect the demographics of the population,” Goddard said. “We want to make sure that all the different communities of people are properly represented when you’re in a field that influences so much of what society does.” The three-year grant will be used to partner with middle schools and high schools across the state. Projects, such as counselor support, STEM clubs and scholarships for immersive summer programs, will be implemented to develop students’ knowledge and self-efficacy in STEM fields. The program emphasizes the role counselors play in STEM advocacy and creating opportunities for their students. “We see them as gatekeepers for opportunities because a lot of times when programs and ideas come to schools, it goes to the counselors, and the counselors are the ones who recommend the students for certain opportunities like internships, after-school programs (and) enrichment activities,” Goddard said. Teams of three will help promote the program and support students. The teams will consist of a counselor, teacher and another person, such as an activities coordinator, assistant principal or another teacher or coun-
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Members of Engineering Outreach Society test projects created by younger students during Engineering Open House on March 8. The University received a grant from the National Science Foundation to encourage more underrepresented students in middle and high school to pursue STEM fields.
selor, depending on the school’s needs. Lara Herbert, outreach coordinator for Engineering and co-principal investigator of the project, said having people in various roles is important because it brings different ideas to the table. Throughout the year, teams will conduct action research on issues specific to their schools regarding access to STEM opportunities. They will also report
on the program’s overall effectiveness in their schools and suggest ideas to improve practices. Starting this summer, teams will attend a twoweek summer training institute at the University to learn about STEM equity advocacy and STEM technical skills that can be taught in the STEM clubs. Edison Middle School in Champaign was one of the schools that showed interest in participating in the
research project. “I can confidently say that all of the involved faculty are thrilled to be able to guide our students on this journey by providing them with the tools and opportunities to explore any and all aspects of STEM, and we can’t wait to see what amazing things they each choose to grow,” said Nathaniel Hall, an integrated STEM class teacher at the school, in an email.
Hall added the program will give counselors and STEM teachers a better foundational platform to partner with local experts who can help students, especially traditionally underrepresented students, understand STEM concepts better through clubs and other activities. The study also emphasizes middle and high school are critical years in which students can envision themselves having a major alpasan2@dailyillini.com
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Emily Knox explains the program in her office building on East Daniel Street on Sunday. Knox is an associate professor at the University in the School of Information Sciences.
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the users themselves, from the level of the individual to the level of a country or even the world. Knox mentioned the program includes faculty from a variety of backgrounds, such as English and computer science. Matthew Turk, assistant professor of iSchool, will teach several courses in the program. He said in an email the program provides an opportunity to work with and engage students around the nature and impact of information in the society.
Students in the BS/IS program will learn how to design information systems and services, process information for diverse users and interpret data for real-world application and collaboration. The program includes seven required courses and a variety of electives. The courses will cover programming, database concepts, research methods and social issues such as information equity and ethics. “Students will gain skills that will both increase their
ability to navigate society and to excel in the job market,” Turk said. For students who are interested in this program, Knox said courses for it are available before this fall, such as IS 202: Social Aspects of Information Technology and IS 390CC: Computers and Culture. “This program will be of interest to many students from different backgrounds — it truly is going to be an exciting opportunity,” Turk said. zihanw4@dailyillini.com
or career in the STEM field. “These experiences, the idea of the year interaction and the (year-round) encouragement to go into STEM, we think that that is going to be a transformative effect,” Goddard said. A major goal of the project is to provide more students access to formal and informal STEM education. STEM clubs and scholarships to attend summer camps at the University are meant to address students’ exposure to informal STEM education. STEM clubs will include activities based on a summer camp Goddard helps run for girls interested in electrical engineering. However, the clubs are meant to be self-sustaining and responsive to the needs of students. “We want the STEM clubs to have the flexibility to pursue the interests of the students,” Goddard said. “If the students say, ‘We’re really excited about some other field in engineering, and we have an idea for a project,’ we want there to be flexibility for the students to be able to do those sorts of projects.” The clubs w ill be equipped with $250 worth of equipment and $1,500 of flexible funding to buy materials to pursue their own projects and ideas. Another aspect of informal STEM education is helping students be more aware of opportunities happening in the community, such as the Engineering Open House and pop-up events directed toward the community. If the project proves to be successful in short- and long-term outcomes of students interested in STEM, the research team can apply to extend the grant and promote its model to other parts of the country. “I’m hopeful that this grant is about relationships that are going to grow, that we’ll be able to maintain connections and continue working in supporting the STEM work and the STEM development happening in the schools that we partner with,” Herbert said.
but the judge has not yet decided because the parties are still submitting briefs,” Hall said. Mary said in 2017, Carle provided over $30 million in free care to over 34,000 patients. “Carle is focused on providing care to patients, regardless of their ability to pay,” she said. “This level meets the threshold established by the Illinois legislature in 2012 for a hospital to maintain property tax exemptions.” In the statement, Mabry said the case focuses on the years 2004 to 2011, which is the period when local governments placed The Carle Foundation, which is notfor-profit, on the tax rolls. During that time, Carle paid about $20 million in taxes under protest. The funds remain in escrow until the case is decided. Mabry said in the statement the “Illinois Supreme Court had weighed in on the constitutionality of the state law and although it did hear the Carle case in 2018, returned the case to the circuit court.” She added closing arguments will be made in June with a decision from Judge Randy Rosenbaum later this year. However, there is still potential for any decision made to be appealed. “We will hear in some amount of time whether Carle wins its suit for showing that it was providing uncompensated care and community benefits to the degree that warranted the subsidy,” Wilson said. “We don’t know where that’s going to land yet ... we’re waiting on that.”
make Carle a big business behind its charitable curtain. Prussing said there are some true charitable hospitals, and some that started out that way. According to the article, she believes long ago, Carle adopted a policy of expanding, raising prices and putting others out of business. “The question of tax exemptions for properties owned by The Carle Foundation returned to Champaign County Circuit Court, and a judge is considering what was presented in court. Testimony happened throughout January 2019 when several witnesses testified on behalf of Carle, the plaintiffs, and the local governments, the defendants,” Laura Mabry, communications partner at Carle, said in a statement. Wilson said she thinks Urbana took the position that the subsidy was far greater than what was exchanged. “Urbana is really focusing on one thing — the property tax — (and) in effect (is) saying if you don’t do enough free care, we’ll tax you just like we tax (a condo). That, of course, got Carle’s notice because for some of these hospitals, the tax bills would be exorbitant,” Wilson said. Mark Hall, law professor at Wake Forest University, was called in as an expert witness on behalf of state and local taxing authorities sued by The Carle Foundation. “The trial part is completed, in that all the evidence has been introduced, gnm2@dailyillini.com
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Students attend trivia night at Murphy’s Pub Sunday night from 10 p.m.- midnight. The fun atmosphere of trivia nights bring the Champaign-Urbana community together.
Trivia nights build community BY ERIN CADY STAFF WRITER
From “Game of Thrones” to Sports History, trivia nights in ChampaignUrbana bring the community together for friendly competition and fun. Bars, stores and groups across town hold weekly trivia nights that draw individuals from all ages to come and join the competition. The questions range from easy to difficult enough that selfproclaimed die-hard fans struggle to keep up with the game. On campus, trivia nights have become a staple for bars like Brothers and Murphy’s. Students gather their teams and make their way down Green Street for chances to win prizes and show off some friendly competition against their fellow students. Michael Ponte, coordinator and host of Tuesday night trivia at Brothers Bar & Grill, saw he needed to bring his love of trivia to C-U after moving here from the Chicago suburbs in 2014 for graduate school. Ponte was a frequent trivia player during college and afterward in the Chicago suburbs. His experi-
ences playing with friends at a local bar were what inspired him to bring his knowledge to the community and help revamp trivia nights in the area. He has been hosting trivia at Brothers since 2014, and he has recently begun weekly games at Pour Bros Craft Room in downtown Champaign. “It’s just fun to hang out with friends and also just be competitive with people at the bar,” Ponte said. “I like that it’s not too easy, but also not so hard that it feels impossible, and anyone of all skill levels can play.” Trivia nights aren’t restricted to any age limit or individual; people from all ages and backgrounds can turn out for a chance to test their skills at a wide variety of topics. Trivia can be used to establish teamwork, build friendships and gain knowledge about something you may not have known before, all while having a fun and social night with friends. Harvest Market, located on Neil Street in Champaign, hosts trivia every other Monday night. Topics change every time and range from music parodies, movies and books to geom-
etry, history and seasons. As a large grocery store, age especially does not matter here. Unlike a bar, where younger kids and teenagers may not be able to join, Harvest Market offers anyone the opportunity to join in. Ethan Roberts, bar manager at Harvest Market, took over trivia nights about three months ago. He said on an average night, about 25-40 individuals show up to play, grouped into teams of four. According to Ponte, general trivia typically attracts crowds similar to Harvest Market; however, specific themed trivia such as “The Office” or “Game of Thrones” can attract hundreds of individuals and bring the bar to full capacity for the night. John Klages, senior in Media, was a frequent trivia player at Firehaus throughout his time at the University. He said these theme nights were particularly fun. “I liked the themed trivia nights because they were based on shows or movies that I love,” he said. “I also liked them because it gave my friends and I the chance to get together and
have fun. I played in both “Game of Thrones” and “How I Met Your Mother” last year.” Klages and his friends would join teams and enjoy the chance to put their skills to the test. The experience of being on trivia night teams with his friends was a bonding experience that brought him closer to individuals and helped establish a common interest among many people. Unlike sports events or specialized tournaments, trivia requires no prior skillset or conditions for joining in. Trivia nights are being used to join the community together and create a night of common fun and interest for anyone who wishes to join in. Ponte and Roberts both stated that at Harvest Market, Brothers Bar & Grill and Pour Bros, joining the tournament comes at no charge, but people are eligible to win prizes and have the pride of winning a trivia tournament. “Win or lose, it was fun to think about everything we know about all the different topics,” Klages said. eecady2@dailyillini.com
For many years, most people didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about how to get through airport security. It was a standard, one-size-fitsall security system; everyone was screened the same. It wasn’t until the events of Sept. 11, 2001 that the government increased airport security and changed the process. In 2011, airports introduced Transportation Security Administration precheck, a process developed with the help of work done by Sheldon Jacobson, professor in Engineering. TSA precheck is a background check on fliers prior to coming to the airport, allowing them to go through a different security line with a different screening process and saving a lot of time. Riskbased security matches the risk of the passengers with the security resources they need at the airport, meaning people are treated differently during the security process. While TSA precheck has been used since 2011, some of the fundamentals behind it had been developed several years before by Jacobson. With a doctorate in operations research, Jacobson worked with aviation security problems before and after the incidents of 9/11. “Before Sept. 11, aviation security was fairly pedestrian in this country,” he said. “It wasn’t a burden to get through security checkpoints. After, the government kept the one-sizefits-all security at a higher level. This became much too onerous for people to actually actually implement. It was expensive, it was time consuming, travelers didn’t like it, airlines didn’t like it, nobody liked it, but nobody knew what else to do.” Jacobson decided to work alongside three doctoral students on mathematical models to help understand the implications of differential, or “risk-based” screening. One of the main questions they addressed was if it actually would make the system more secure. Jacobson and the graduate students showed the risk-based approach made the system more secure and required fewer resources. Around 2008, they shared their findings in several papers with the TSA, but they never heard anything back. Finally, in 2011, Jacobson saw TSA precheck introduced, similar to their proposal. It went by the name multilevel passenger prescreening instead of riskbased security. It wasn’t until 2018 that Jacobson and his team were
nationally recognized for their contribution. They were awarded the Informs Impact Prize by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Their work was used to justify why TSA precheck was eventually adopted and is in use today. This process is becoming more common for frequent fliers, even though many people are still not registered for TSA precheck. Adults, families and children are using it to help make their travel experience smoother. Several students on campus use TSA precheck while traveling with family, commuting to or from school, or going to work. Ian Katsnelson, freshman in LAS, uses TSA precheck every time he goes home from school. He has experienced airport security with and without TSA precheck. “I got it specifically for college because I knew I’d be going through the airport more often, in order to get through faster,” he said. After completing an online application, he received an appointment to an application center for TSA precheck and said the whole process took about 15 minutes. The time he saves is the biggest benefit to him. Katsnelson says he has never had to wait in the TSA precheck line for more than 10 minutes. “I was the only one in my family who had TSA precheck,” Katsnelson said. “I went to a seperate line and it took them 35 minutes to go through security, and it took me about two.” Katsnelson isn’t the only student who finds the reduced time in security to be very beneficial. Anya Neuberger, freshman in LAS, uses TSA precheck for vacations when she and her mom travel. “I’ve noticed the wait time is definitely different than when you’re not TSA prechecked, and the lines move much faster, which is pretty nice,” Neuberger said. The first time she used TSA precheck nearly three years ago, she didn’t even know she was registered; the idea of not taking off her shoes or opening her bag to remove items and worrying about misplacing something was a huge difference. “It helps a lot with my mom, who has a really bad ankle,” she said. “She has to wear a brace, so it really helps because she would always get stopped at the airport because of it. That’s a huge benefit for my family.” While Neuberger and her family still arrive at the airport a few hours in advance, SEE SECURITY | 5A
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gone for the weekend, and now we get to take over,” he said. Through energetic dance numbers and lighthearted songs, the musical can come across as an ode to youth and rebellion. However, “Footloose” also tackles more serious themes. Characters deal with abuse, grief and having their voices taken from them. “This is an important lesson for college students and people of this generation,” Jurkovic said. “Especially with the #MeToo movement … people are learning to speak up for themselves.” Wilson also said students can learn from the teens of Beaumont. “The kids are rebelling against rules that aren’t fair, but they aren’t disrespectful about it,” he said. “They handle it in a mature, adult way. It shows the power that youth can have in a community.” “If you love the movie, you’ll love the show. It’s a classic from the ’80s, so bring your mom. You know she loves the music and Kevin Bacon … It’s something for both of you,” Riley said. “If you see the show, you’re guaranteed to walk out with a smile on your face, learn a few lessons … and certainly have some songs stuck in your head.”
the quick security process provides an advantage to Katsnelson when scheduling his buses to the airport and his flights home. “The biggest benefit for me is I don’t have to go to the airport two hours early anymore,” Neuberger said. “I can now get through TSA precheck security in less than 10 minutes.” The introduction of TSA precheck and the concept of risk-based security that came about very shortly after Sept. 11 has changed the way people fly. “From the airline’s point of view, passengers are happier and can get through security more efficiently and effectively,” Jacobson said. “From the nation’s point of view, you have a more secure air system because you’re not spending time focusing on passengers who have no or low risk but rather the groups that have risk suspicions or those you don’t know anything about.” However, the change from one-size-fits-all to people being treated differently at the airport was a very difficult concept. Jacobson believed there were a lot of political issues around it. “Many times, in the government, people have good ideas, and TSA precheck was a good idea, but you need some kind of external validation, often from academia, to get people to accept it,” Jacobson said. “There was a great deal of resistance to doing differential screening. It wouldn’t be politically acceptable. It wouldn’t be viewed as being fair to all people. And people were concerned about security, but he was able to take our work and show that the academic research supports this concept.” He said the team’s contribution to TSA precheck was the responsibility of overseeing the idea and providing that academic support. He also said precheck can be taken to higher levels, not just aviation security. With an increasingly dangerous society, he wants to treat this as a universal precheck system where it can cover many facets of society, as it has provided several benefits. “It’s really a win-win situation: better security, lower cost for everybody,” he said. “It is the single most valuable manifestation of risk-based security.”
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“Footloose” has captivated audiences for generations. From Kevin Bacon in the ’80s cult classic to the stage adaption in the late ’90s, the story of Beaumont’s dancing-deprived teens has attracted nearly three decades worth of audiences. Fortunately for University students, this story has now come to life in Illini Student Musicals’ production of the hit musical. The production opened Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and ran through Sunday in the Lincoln Hall Theater. “Footloose” tells the story of Wren, a Chicago teen who moves to the small town of Beaumont. He is shocked to discover that Reverend Moore, the town’s influential pastor, has made rock music and dancing illegal. With the help of the town’s youth, he sets out to change his new home for the better. Mike Scully, senior in AHS, was cast as Wren. “It’s a story that challenges you to change the way you see things,” Scully said. “Wren learns to love a town very different from his own. He faces values very different from his own and discovers which values of his are worth fighting for.” Wren isn’t the only one discovering new things while doing what he loves. Kate Jurkovic, senior in ACES, is stepping into the director’s seat for the first time with this production. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Jurkovic said. “I had some
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Students in Illini Student Musicals perform at their “Footloose” dress rehearsal at the Lincoln Hall Theater on Wednesday. The actors performed a flash mob on the Main Quad to advertise the show.
experience (directing) in high school but this is my first full-length production. It’s surreal.” Jurkovic said the powerful feeling she experienced when realizing the dream she had pursued since September was finally becoming a reality. Her favorite memory from rehearsals was the first time she heard the entire cast sing together. “I remember thinking, ‘This is crazy, I can’t believe this is actually happening,’” she said. “When the cast sang with the band, I cried.” The show’s dance and
musical numbers provided variety. Jurkovic said the number “Mama Says” is her favorites because of how quirky and unique it is. Scully said he prefers the challenging action-packed number “I Can’t Stand Still.” Riley Wilson, freshman in FAA and who plays the role of Ariel, said she loves “Almost Paradise,” which is a ballad she performs with Scully. “It slows the whole show down for just a minute … It’s really beautiful and emotional,” Wilson said.
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Students in a variety of majors contributed their talents to the production of “Footloose.” The show opened Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Hall Theater.
Even though they each have the cast members own favorite songs, they all mention one number in particular: the finale. “We are all out on stage, no one’s in the wings waiting for their moment. The entire cast gets to perform together,” Scully said. Aside from inspiring the audience to push themselves out of their comfort zone to achieve their goals, they said performing the show has taught the cast to do so as well. “Performing has taught me discipline,” Wilson said. “I’m a fidgety person, but on stage and in rehearsal you need to be completely focused and give it 110%, otherwise your show won’t be as good as it can be.” Scully said one day they had to perform a flash mob on the Main Quad for the show. While it was intimidating and people were a little confused, he said it ended up being fun to do. As the show’s arc is driven by its young characters, it is fitting that the cast and crew are made up of young adults as well. Students in all different majors and areas of expertise come together, contributing talents in costume design, lighting, singing and more. Scully said she feels liberated by the student’s autonomy. “It’s like our parents are
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Jackson’s accusers should be heard against the Jackson estate in 2015 was dismissed because of the statute of COLUMNIST limitations, so their allegations weren’t pursued. Much of the doubt surBO’s “Leaving Nevrounding the men’s crederland” documenibility manifests itself in tary chronicles the victim-blaming, something accounts of Wade Robson I had hoped we were beginand James Safechuck, who ning to see the end of after spent time with Michael the #MeToo movement Jackson as children. The began. But it seems Jackmen detail the alleged sex son’s influence and power abuse they underwent at are insurmountable. His Jackson’s hands and disfame and influence were cuss how it affected them. used to coerce Robson and Their accounts are compel- Safechuck and even their ling, believable and incred- parents. ibly important to hear. Many people on social The documentary expos- media have discussed es the trauma of child sex why these men are speakabuse and how it happens. ing now, why they never Supporting Jackson withreported it initially and out seeing the documenwhy Robson changed his tary is one-sided. Survivor story. In Jackson’s 2005 stories must be heard and trial, Robson testified listened to regardless who that Jackson never sexuthe alleged perpetrator is. ally abused him. But as he After watching the docu- explains in the documentamentary and interviews ry, the trauma he has dealt with Robson, Safechuck with since his assault hinand the Jackson family, dered his ability to come I believe Jackson abused forward. He was not ready Robson and Safechuck. in 2005 to speak about his It seems a lot of people assault. do not believe the accuIt is unfair Jackson’s sations and will remain supporters would boycott steadfast in their support the film and question the for Jackson. But it’s impor- men’s stories so heavily tant to temper appreciawithout hearing them. tion for an artist’s work One of the most with a healthy dose of unhealthy side effects reality; his fame doesn’t of Jackson’s supporters’ grant him immunity. Just claims is they are normalbecause he was a great art- izing his known and eviist doesn’t mean he didn’t denced predatory behavdo bad things. ior with children. It has Many argue the men been proved Jackson had have fabricated their stosleepovers with children ries for fame or money, but that were not his. This that just isn’t true. The was all shown in the 2003 director of the documendocumentary “Living with tary, Dan Reed, has said in Michael Jackson.” A grown the Oprah interview Robman doing these types of son and Safechuck were things is not normal. It is not paid to be in the film unhealthy, traumatic and and their initial lawsuit concerning. JAIME WATTS
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The Jackson family has said his behavior with his young fans was “innocent” and that “he lived vicariously through children.” It is a problem in and of itself that a grown man wanted to live through children. Regardless of the truth of these claims, his known behavior was undeniably disturbing. No one besides Jackson, Safechuck and Robson know what happened at Neverland. But hearing the accusations combined with Jackson’s past behaviors and even past allegations from other men, one cannot ignore the alarming probabilities. Despite these credible accusations, it’s not necessary to stop listening to Jackson’s music. He poses no further threat to children, and enjoying the art he made no longer benefits him after his death. But the gravity of these accusations cannot be ignored. This documentary is bigger than Michael Jackson. It is forcing us to have important conversations about child sex abuse, something we wish we never had to talk about. There are now numerous reports and allegations about sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church that also need to be discussed. Sex abuse affects people everywhere. Before forming an opinion on this, please watch the documentary or learn about child sex abuse through other resources. April is sexual assault awareness month and campus will be hosting many events to learn about sexPHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN LIGHT ual assault. Michael Jackson poses with accuser James Safechuck. HBO’s “Leaving Neverland” documentary Jaime is a junior in LAS. jaimelw2@dailyillini.com
discusses the accounts of Safechuck and Wade Robson and the alleged sex abuse they experienced by Jackson. Columnist Jaime urges people to at least listen to Jackson’s accusers before passing judgment.
‘Killing Eve’ kills stereotypical female roles ABBY WEBER COLUMNIST
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he BBC America show “Killing Eve” offers a fresh take on female characterization with its innovatively multi-dimensional lead character, Villanelle. Though she is a sadistic sociopath, Villanelle is written as a complexly emotional character, something Hollywood is failing to prioritize. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the show’s head writer, is an example to look to for writing female characters. Creating complex female leads is important because many young women are influenced by what they are seeing in the media. If all roles played by women are superficial, growing girls may be led to believe they are simply supposed to be a supporting role or just a pretty face. Looking at “Killing Eve” for an example of an intricately written woman on television, one can see Villanelle as never superficially portrayed or overly sexualized. Initially coming across as a stone-cold assassin, she is quickly developed into a multi-faceted character with a complicated background, a positive outlook on her own sexuality — liking men and women — and a guarded personality that leaves the audience questioning, “Who really is Villanelle?” Pieces of her background are revealed little by little as opposed to many other female roles that don’t usually have much of a backstory. Her past is unearthed both by detectives and by her own
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accord, often two separate stories that don’t overlap. Villanelle, an unreliable narrator for her own life story, leaves the audience wondering what this complex woman is thinking. Her thought process is often so twisted and inaccessible to an audience that, I would assume,
is largely not full of sociopaths that there is a natural need to want to examine this. Examining WallerBridge’s realistic portrayal of female sexuality through Villanelle is another crucial example of writing complex female characters. Villanelle’s sex-
uality is acknowledged and is a seamless piece of who she is as opposed to other women in television who are often only portrayed as sexual objects. Her bisexuality is not something that is ignored, as sexuality is a part of personal identity and should be recognized. But it is also not the cen-
tral focus of her character. I believe this omission of an honest portrayal of female sexuality is one of the most overlooked downfalls in modern-day television, but Waller-Bridge has integrated this conversation into the narrative flawlessly. Comparing “Killing
Eve” to most other television shows today, female roles, often one-sided, don’t advance the plot and revolve heavily around sex. According to The Guardian, female nudity has become almost three times more likely than male nudity in Hollywood films. With young women consuming massive amounts of media everyday, it is increasingly important to accurately represent womanhood to them. Showing women as an object for the pleasure of men is incredibly damaging for girls. Another harmful aspect of women in modern television is women make up less than one-third of speaking roles. Young women should be able to look to these characters and see themselves as the boss, the superhero and the lead character, not the sidekick, the secretary or the help. Representation in media has to expand beyond the white man as the lead role; women of color, transgender women, mothers and athletes, to name a few, are all examples of roles that need more representation. The complexity of Villanelle is unquestionably captivating. The huge success of “Killing Eve” could be accredited to the fact that audiences are seeking out female leads like this. Hollywood needs to look toward Waller-Bridge as an example for how the portrayal of women on television should look. The emotionally literate writing of female leads is exactly the step we need to begin killing the stereotypes and oversexualization of women in the media. Abby is a sophomore in LAS. aweber8@dailyillini.com
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Loya swings at goals, scores success BY GABBY HAJDUK STAFF WRITER
Now midway through her sophomore season, Bella Loya has brought the Illini veteran-like success from all over the field. With a goal-oriented mindset, Loya is determined to make the most of her collegiate career. “Last year, definitely one of the goals I set for myself was I wanted to make the rest of my career really challenging, and I want to up myself every year,” Loya said. “Having that challenge and having that goal from the get-go has really helped me.” A standout freshman campaign from Loya helped the Illini to a 37-18, 13-8 record. The Mission Viejo native held the thirdbest batting average with .362 and led Illinois in home runs with 12. Loya’s first-year perfor-
mance caught the attention of softball outlets beyond Champaign. Not only was Loya named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team, but the catcher was also selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Midwest Region second team. The recognition from Big Ten or NFCA didn’t come as a surprise for head coach Tyra Perry and the Illini. Perry believes Loya’s freshman year showed a lot about her on and off the field. “As a freshman, she was always having fun,” Perry said. “I’m a big fan of Bella Loya. She is amazing.” While Loya’s freshman season could be a peak for some players, the Illini knew her potential was greater. Heading into her sophomore season, Loya’s main goal was just to make this season even better.
The sophomore has not lost sight of that goal. Loya has continued to improve throughout the season, currently leading the Illini with a .410 batting average, 48 hits, 38 RBI’s and 11 home runs. “This year she’s really comfortable, and she’s growing every day,” Perry said. “She’s confident at the plate, and it’s not often you see a sophomore on a team of seniors in the four spot, so that tells you a lot about her.” Loya has adjusted well to batting high up in the lineup, but the sophomore has also been adjusting to her defensive role as a starting catcher. As a freshman, Loya believed she would find her role on the team as a catcher, her natural position. However, when PerSEE SUCCESS | 3B
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Illinois loses series against Maryland BY JAKE HASAN STAFF WRITER
Puppies and moms were bountiful under the shining sun at Illinois Field this weekend, but the Illini baseball team couldn’t keep the good mood going as they lost 2 of 3 to the Terrapins. It was a continuation of the recent Illini struggles, and the team has now lost six of their last nine games. The first game was a heartbreaker for Illinois. Senior starter Andy Fisher pitched a strong game for the Illini. His final line of 8 1/3 innings, three hits and two runs are misleading. Fisher was pitching what some might call a “gem” going into the ninth inning. Before starting the ninth Fisher had allowed just one hit in the game, and he looked ready to lead the Illini to victory and complete the shutout. It was the ninth inning that spelled the end for the Illini, who were leading 2-0 at that point. Fisher gave up two hits to start the frame, putting runners at second and third. A sacrifice bunt
brought in the Terrapins’ first run, at which point Fisher was pulled. “I wanted to finish it,” Fisher said. “I talked to the pitching coach I told him, ‘I got this’ and just ran out of gas.” Junior Garrett Acton was called upon to slam the door and seal the win, but his struggles continued as his control issue reared its head again. A hit batter and a wild pitch led to two more Maryland runs, which would ultimately spell the end for the Illini. They lost 4-2. About 24 hours later though, the first half of Saturday’s doubleheader started on a positive note for the Illini. Ju n ior T y Weber bounced back from his last start of just four innings against Iowa on Saturday afternoon. The Wisconsinnative went 7 2/3, allowing just one run in his outing. Acton bounced back from his Friday performance to close the Terrapins out in this game, pitching the final inning. He still struggled with some control,
walking a batter and hitting another, but the junior was able to compose himself and end the threat. On the other side of the plate, Weber’s dominant performance was a nice compliment to a strong day put together by his offense, which put together five runs and eight hits. Grant Van Scoy, of the errant bat f lip against Coastal Carolina, had plenty to flip about in this game after hitting a double and a triple and driving in two runs. Freshman catcher Jacob Campbell knocked in the other three RBI, two coming on a home run in the seventh inning, which was his first of the year. In the second game, though, the Illini couldn’t keep it rolling Two big innings allowed Maryland to take the final game 8-4 and subsequently take the series. Junior Cyrillo Watson started the game and ended up making it into the sixth inning, but the third inning is what sunk him. A bunt single allowed the first run
to score, and then a threerun home run gave the Terrapins a 4-0 lead that snowballed the rest of the game. A dramatic sixth inning allowed the Illini to tie it up though, thanks to a string of hits put together by Michael Massey, Cam McDonald, Zac Taylor, Jack Yalowitz, Grant Van Scoy and Jeff Korte. However, the bullpen once again could not hold on for the Illini, as Ryan Schmitt allowed Maryland to put up another four-spot, which would lead to the eventual final score of 8-4. Next up the Illini will head to Normal, Illinois, and take on Illinois State. The Illini previously swept the Redbirds in March and will look to get back on track with this one-game tilt. “We have to go one pitch at a time, one game at a time,” said head coach Dan Hartleb. “Find a way to get our job done each and every inning, and we’ll be in good shape.” @JakeHasan2 jakeh2@dailyillini.com
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Illinois starting pitcher Ty Weber delivers the pitch during game one of the doubleheader against Maryland at Illinois Field on Saturday. The Illini won 5-1.
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Illinois’ Michael Fletcher sticks the landing on vault during the meet against Iowa at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. The Illini won 410.450-398.800.
Illini come in second at championship BY NITHIN REDDY STAFF WRITER
dominating as he put up a score of 14.975. He registered a quarter and a half point higher than the rest of the competition and won his fourth straight Big Ten still rings title. Diab is only the second gymnast to ever win the same event title in four straight Big Ten finals. The other event title winner came from freshman Hamish Carter on the high bar. Carter put up a score of 14.175 and came through with one of his best performances on the high bar this season. Paradise was one of the favorites to win the pommel horse going into the meet, but he stumbled a bit on Saturday. After a nearly perfect routine, Paradise had a slight flinch on his dismount, and it likely cost Paradise the event title. Paradise had a solid 14.725 at the individual event final and came in third place. The meet finished with the announcement of the All-Big Ten teams. For the Illini, Carter, Diab and Fletcher were named AllBig Ten first team, and Paradise was named All-Big Ten second team. The Illini will compete in their final meet of the season on April 19 and will likely compete April 20 in the NCAA qualifiers and finals.
The Illinois men’s gymnastics team competed in two days of the Big Ten Championships, where the team as a whole came in second place with multiple individuals scoring event titles. On the first day of action, the Illini fell short of their second Big Ten title in as many years when they put up a score of 410.1 to the Nittany Lion’s 410.35. After weeks of struggle, Big Ten Freshman of the Year Michael Fletcher had his best performance of the season. Fletcher set career highs in parallel bars, vault, still rings and floor routine while he also tied his career high on the pommel horse. Juniors Michael Paradise and Sebastian Quiana were also very important for the Illini. Paradise only competed in the pommel horse, but he put up a staggering 15.1 — a career-high and an event title. Quiana had similar success on the parallel bars and set a career high himself with a 14.6. Going into the second day of action, the Illini brought seven gymnasts to compete in the individual event final. The night started off with the reigning three-time still rings champion, senior Alex Diab, competing for another Big Ten still rings title, nithinr2@dailyillini.com
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Illini make changes for upcoming season BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER
Three seasons removed from Lovie Smith’s decision not to retain Mike Bellamy on staff, Illinois football is in nearly the same position it started in when Smith arrived. Now, Smith has brought Bellamy back, but in a different role. A fter working with receivers for three years at Illinois, Bellamy is working with the running backs in his second go-around. Taking control of what was a much-improved Illinois running game in 2018, Bellamy knows he’s got a lot to work with. Powered largely by Reggie Corbin, who had a breakout junior campaign, rushing for 1,085 yards on 128 carries, which is 8.5 yards per carry, Illinois ranked No. 12 in rushing offense, with 243.0 yards per game. “My job is not to mess it up,” Bellamy said. “The continuity is there, the confidence is there, the accountability is there. I just have to continue on with everything we’re doing.” Bellamy inherits a position group that has had success — unlike some other areas of the field for Illinois — and experience. A long with Corbin, juniors Mike Epstein and
what kind of maturity you get, you understand what kind of results you’ll get.” Bellamy, who coached the wide receivers for two years at the University of Toledo and was a quality control analyst at Mississippi State in 2016, knows he is a piece of a larger staff that wants to work cohesively and efficiently to improve on Lovie Smith’s 9-27 start at Illinois when the fall comes around. He wants his messaging to be consistent with the rest of the staff and isn’t focused on trying to make major changes to how Illinois runs the football or manages its players. The former standout Illini receiver wants to be a complement to the staff, not a foil. “You don’t want to be a guy that comes in and say, ‘I want to do it my way, these are all the changes,’” Bellamy said. “I tell them, even from the standpoint of some of the drills we do, ‘I’m just giving you tools for your toolbox.’ In the coaching and meeting room, I just want to be another voice, a part of the puzzle.”
everybody’s at the beach and nobody wants to practice football. That’s when you’ve got to win. I’ve learned there’s a process to winning. I think everybody in this locker room has that mindset and wants to be great and compete.” Beyond the mental areas of the game, Petitbon’s 6-foot-4-inch frame and 315-pound weight are welcome in first-year offensive line coach Bob McClain’s group. Illinois returns most of the core from an offensive line that gave up 2.25 sacks per game, which was T-No. 67 in the NCAA, and received considerable credit for the success of the running game. But the Illini did lose veteran guard Nick Allegretti to graduation, and Petitbon could slide into a role as a capable option at right guard and as a veteran leader. He has also set out to make an impact with his physicality, where he can bring the experience of facing high-end defensive linemen at Alabama and apply it while sparring with the Alabama transfer Petitbon Illini’s defensive linemen. knows what it takes to win “For me, being a fifthGraduate transfer Rich- year guy, I’m 22 years old,” MARK CAPAPAS THE DAILY ILLINI ie Petitbon has learned a Petitbon said. “I’ve been in Lovie Smith coaches at the Illini football spring open practice on Saturday. He brought back staff thing or two about what the college weight room for member Mike Bellamy to fulfill a new role.
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Tailon Leitzsey receives a pass during spring practice at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The team hopes to utilize its new talent in the upcoming season.
Ra’Von Bonner and fifthyear senior Dre Brown return as capable backs that have done well at times in offensive coordinator Rod Smith’s offense. And though they combined for 35 yards on just seven carries in four games, redshirt freshmen Jakari Norwood and Kenyon Sims now know the offense and have a full offseason under their belts. After assessing the talent and skills he has available at the position through two weeks of spring ball, Bellamy feels he has a capable group that can take another step forward in 2019. “They have a good rhythm going,” Bellamy said. “But when it’s all said and done, if the first guy at the beginning of the line is pushing just as hard as the last guy, you understand
it takes to have a winning program. Petitbon won two national titles as a reserve offensive lineman at Alabama in 2015 as a freshman and again as a redshirt sophomore in 2017, during which he played in three games. With experience at guard and tackle, Petitbon can play virtually anywhere on the line and brings a wealth of experience to a group that lacks proven depth. Illinois and Alabama are clearly vastly different programs, but Petitbon sees consistency in what it takes to succeed in college football. “At Alabama, I learned that you don’t show up on Saturdays and win,” Petitbon said. “You’ve got to win in the spring. You’ve got to win in the summer. You’ve got to win in August when
end, the No. 51 recruit overall and the top prospect in Illinois. Though he took his first unofficial visit to Illinois, Ford ultimately chose Georgia over Alabama, Texas A&M, Auburn and Illinois. Ford said his decision to transfer was entirely family-based, and now that he has been at Illinois for two weeks of spring practice, he’s beginning to get acclimated. “I’m having a good time,” Ford said. “I think I’m fitting in well, adjusting well. I have to keep working hard, learning the plays.” Ford is expected to win the starting job as a tight end, though he will have to displace sophomore Daniel Barker and senior Bobby Walker. Barker had nine receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown, playing in all 12 games and starting three, which was the sixthhighest number of starts for a true freshman at tight end in program history. Walker played mostly on special teams, but appeared in every game and seems to be trusted by the staff, which awarded him a scholarship for last year after he
walked on as a freshman in 2015. Ford knows time isn’t on his side, but he is confident he’ll be able to contribute to Illinois right away. The 6-foot-6-inch, 250-pound
M.J. Rivers, Matt Robinson and Coran Taylor before training camp in August. “(The staff has) been a tremendous help in working with me, spending extra time trying to get into the
“I just want to compete every play and give everything I have, try to be the most physical player I possibly can, move people off the ball and be able to protect the quarterback as well. That’s what I’m excited about.” RICHIE PETITBON OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Ford feels he fits in well with the high-paced Illini offense, which could end up targeting Ford quite frequently as a pass option, depending on how well he adjusts. He has another couple of weeks of spring ball to learn the scheme and build rapport with quarterbacks
offense and stuff,” Ford said. “All of them have made it a homey, loving environment. It’s been an awesome transition. They also push me really hard out there on the field, try to get the best out of me every day.” @itsallG_O_O_D gavinrg2@dailyillini.com
a long time, so I like to pride myself on being very physical. I just want to compete every play and give everything I have, try to be the most physical player I possibly can, move people off the ball and be able to protect the quarterback as well. That’s what I’m excited about.”
Ford ‘fitting in well, adjusting well’
Another notable transfer, sophomore Luke Ford, is easing into action with Illinois this spring as well. Ford, a Carterville, Illinois, native is returning to his home state after a freshman season at Georgia in which he played in every game, but mostly on special teams, where he had one four-yard reception. MARK CAPAPAS THE DAILY ILLINI As a four-star recruit, Football players attend a coach’s meeting at the Illini Football spring open practice on Saturday Ford was the No. 3 tight at Memorial Stadium. Illinois implements new people in new roles for the upcoming season.
WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS
Illinois narrowly misses NCAA regional finals spot BY SUMEYA KALIB STAFF WRITER
After narrowly beating Central Michigan in the first round of NCAA regionals, the Illinois women’s gymnastics team fell to No. 2 UCLA and No. 14 Nebraska for a spot in regional finals. They edged No. 30 Central Michigan 195.325-195.275 during the first round of regional competition and No. 27 West Virginia for third place. The Illini started off on
bars. Juniors Lindsay Dwyer and Morgan Bixler kicked it off with both gaining a 9.750. Redshirt senior Mary Jane Otto produced the highest score from the lineup with a 9.875, while junior Karen Howell followed with a 9.850. Sitting at fourth, it was up to the beam lineup to bring the Illini back up. Illinois’ beam lineup stuck all of its dismounts to capture 9.800plus across five gymnasts, with freshman Shaylah
Scott leading with a 9.850. Now in third place, the team produced a 49.175, its second-highest score during the season. Sophomore Kylie Noonan led with a 9.875 and Howell followed with a 9.850. Sophomore Kasey Meeks made her presence known during the second round of regionals by matching her career-high of 9.900 on vault, the only 9.900 the Illini produced the two days they were present. She also
made a debut on floor with a solid 9.825, tying with Scott. Head coach Nadalie Walsh took to Twitter to compliment Meeks on her performance. “This athlete has the ability and mind of a champion,” she said in the tweet. Despite the team’s season coming to an end, Walsh was proud of the enthusiasm and work the team put in. “I am beyond thrilled with how my team performed this entire weekend,” Walsh said, per Illini Ath-
letics. “They hit 100 percent of their routines both days and put everything they had out on the floor, while having an absolute blast the entire time.” Meeks was in a three-way tie for third on vault, Otto won third and Howell tied for fourth place in the allaround. Those three plus Noonan and Scott were potential individual event specialists for the NCAA Championships; however, no one qualified.
Walsh said she’s honored to have worked with this team who won second at Big Ten Championships and ended its season with a 22-12 overall and 5-4 conference finish. “They had incredible energy tonight and sometimes it felt like we were the only team in the gym since they were so unified and confident in themselves and one and other,” Walsh said. skalib2@dailyillini.com
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WOMEN’S GOLF
Nowlin learns, grows from competition BY CLAIRE O’BRIEN STAFF WRITER
Illini junior golfer Tristyn Nowlin competed at Augusta National’s first women’s amateur this week. According to her biography on the Augusta National Women’s Amateur site, this isn’t Nowlin’s first foray into prestigious amateur tournaments; Nowlin was a runner-up at the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship this past summer.
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April 3 was the first day of competition at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, but the first two rounds of the tournament were held at Champions Retreat. Nowlin had previously played the front nine of Champions Retreat, so she had an idea of what to expect in the first two rounds. “I actually wasn’t nervous,” Nowlin said. “It’s just been so long since I’ve been competing; it’s been five months. I was just more excited to hit the ball than anything.” After the first day of competition, Nowlin was 4-over-par and tied for 40th place. The top-30 will make the cut.
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Nowlin finished with a score of 77 in the second round, finishing 9-over-par for the tournament in total. She didn’t make the final cut but noticed of the 36 holes she played at the Champions Retreat, there was a stark difference between the front nine and the back nine. “This course is very unique,” she said. “The front nine is for scoring, and then the back nine is pretty much for getting par and (getting) out.”
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Tristyn Nowlin swings at the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. She finished 9-over-par overall.
round. Even though she didn’t make the final cut, Nowlin will be playing in Augusta anyway. Nowlin said Thursday night she was looking forward to the diversity of the course. “TV honestly does not do it justice,” Nowlin said. “Just looking down the first hole, the elevation changes are insane.” In the practice round, Nowlin observed that the elevation changes were Friday extreme, explaining the Everyone will play at 10th hole had a 110-foot Augusta for a practice difference.
“It was an unreal experience,” she said. “It was in pristine shape (and) just absolutely perfect.”
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Nowlin stayed in Augusta for the final round, which featured a variety of events to mark the significance of the tournament, including a first tee with golfers Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Nancy Lopez and Se-Ri Pak. All of them are in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Nowlin observed play Saturday and was also present
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for the trophy ceremony. Jennifer Kupcho, who currently golfs at Wake Forest University, won the trophy and will be eligible to compete in several other tournaments, including the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2019 British Women’s Open. “Initially, they were only supposed to sell 4,000 tickets, and I think they ended up selling over 22,000,” Nowlin said. “Just watching some of my friends be able to go out there and compete at Augusta National, that was really exciting.”
Following play on Saturday, Nowlin traveled to Sunset, South Carolina, where the Illini women’s golf team will be competing in a tournament this Monday and Tuesday. Leaving Augusta, Nowlin said she will be seeking to work on hitting bunker shots. “I still need to work on bunker play,” she said. “I got into a couple of predicaments where I just didn’t have enough sand.” @claire_obrien43 claireo3@dailyillini.com
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SUCCESS ry needed her to play first base and third base as well, Loya rose to the challenge and dominated wherever she played. “Her freshman year she was supposed to catch, and she caught a good bit, but she also played first, third or she was a (designated player),” Perry said. “A lot of freshmen couldn’t handle something like that, but she flourished and was amazing.” Loya was happy to get playing time and be a prominent player as a freshman, but she was excited to start being a consistent force behind the plate. “It definitely feels nice being somewhere where I’m completely comfortable,” Loya said. “Last year I remember just thinking, ‘Let’s just have fun (and not) think too much about it!’” Loya’s attitude is a reflection of the team as a whole. The focus of the Illini will always be having high energy and the right attitude, and Loya had no problem fitting into that mindset. Senior catcher Stephanie Abello says Loya’s willingness to learn and ability to be coached will only continue to help her thrive at Illinois. “She has everything you need in a player,” Abello said. “She has the will, the talent (and) the presence at the plate and behind the plate. She’s got it all herself, and she’s going to go a long way with what she has.” While Abello believed Loya didn’t need much help from her, Loya said the upperclassmen have been a major key to creating a successful environment. “I was shown great leadership starting from last year,” Loya said. “Our upperclassmen are awesome. They’re mature. They tell it how it is, not hurting feelings. They’re holding us all accountable, and that’s huge in a team.” @gabby_h11 ghajduk2@dailyillini.com
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Monday, April 8, 2019
‘Best of Enemies’ falls short BY LIAM DWYER CALENDAR EDITOR
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buzz factor: “Best of Enemies” presents the potentially poignant message that once you know someone and see who they really are, it is impossible to hate them. The film is hindered by both the lack of a resolution following the story’s climax and the decision to sideline one of its main characters, which prevent it from fully reaching its audience. The plot of the movie revolves around a small North Carolina town in the midst of deciding whether it should integrate its high school after a fire burns down the black-only school. The anti-integration side of the debate is led by local Ku Klux Klan president C.P. Ellis, played by Sam Rockwell. The pro-integration side is led by local civil rights leader Ann Atwater, played by Taraji P. Henson. They both try to convince a group of 10 other community members to vote with them, all while they deal with their own personal lives and problems. This culminates in C.P. siding against his own organization by voting for school integration and beginning a friendship with Ann. C.P., the film’s main protagonist, is introduced to the audience at a Klan meeting. Right off the bat, the movie demonstrates he has a long way to go if he wants a shot at redemption. However, it is suggested he is a member not because of blind hatred toward black people like his friend Floyd but because it gives him a sense of control and feelings of brotherhood. The movie does have a lot of good in it. C.P.’s speech before he votes about why he’s leaving the Klan is perfect. It is a simple speech for a simple man, and it nicely sums up both the reasons why he joined the organization and why he’s leav-
BY EMILY PEASE AND LIAM DWYER BUZZ CALENDAR EDITORS
The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks in Monday’s and Thursday’s papers for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch. Want to submit an event? Email calendar@readbuzz.com.
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ing. Another great moment occurs when Ann overhears C.P. talking about his intellectually disabled son, who is having trouble with the psychiatrist. The way she helps out without a question shows her soft and compassionate side and demonstrates how C.P. becomes humanized in her eyes. At the start of the film, Ann and C.P. are both established as protagonists. They are given relatively equal screen time and scene distribution. This ends quickly, and the focus is switched nearly exclusively to C.P. We see him learn to listen and see the other side of issues through a number of strong scenes, which gives his decision to vote against the Klan’s wishes some weight. The choice to focus on C.P. as the film progresses makes some sense from a plot perspective. However, Ann, who is a great character in her own right, quickly starts to feel like a minor character. While she does change over the course of the film as she starts to see C.P. as potentially redeemable, her arc isn’t given the same weight because the transition is more abrupt. The movie attempts to say Ann is just as blinded by hatred as C.P. and getting to know each other is a way
to resolve this, but her feelings and actions don’t carry the same consequences, so the message feels weak. Another important problem is the way in which the film treats a number of interesting side characters, played by strong actors. We see C.P. interact with his wife Mary, who befriends Ann, and a Vietnam veteran who employs his black buddy from the war as his manager. Then there are the film’s villains, Floyd and Carvie, who represent the poor and the wealthy side of the Klan, respectfully. Each of these characters adds something interesting to the film, but none of them are featured or brought up again after C.P.’s final decision to vote against the Klan. This leaves a lot of the consequences of his actions unaddressed. It also leaves the viewer with a sense that something is missing. Instead, the ending of the film, which is supposed to be a big moment, feels corny rather than impactful. Overall, “Best of Enemies” tells an interesting story and features some intriguing characters, but it’s missing a few key elements that prevent it from being something great. liamd2@readbuzz.com
Join us every month for C-U Broad Comedy Open Mic at Blackbird Urbana. Provided there Solhot Community Open Mic are spots left, in person sign-ups start at 6:15 4-6 p.m. p.m. and close at 6:50 p.m. Broad Comedy The Art Theater, 126 W. Church St., is a group focused on bringing more women, Champaign woman-identified, genderqueer and nonbinary Free, all ages performers into the Champaign-Urbana Join us for our Free Open Mic! Bring your song, comedy scene. Open Mic rules are we do not dance, speech, artist statement, etc. We would care about risqué language or taboo topics, love to hear, see and feel it. but we don’t allow racist, sexist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist humor.
Trap ‘n Trim
7-8 p.m. Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway Ave. Suite 1, Urbana $10, all ages Do you like Trap music? So do we. Let’s start your New Year off right and let Trap ‘n Trim fitness help you meet your 2019 fitness resolution goals. Join us again for another round on Monday from 7-8 p.m. for high energy, hip and fun fitness class to the live sounds of one of the hottest DJ’s in Champaign, DJ IC-DRE. This class is for all fitness levels.
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
Mountainfilm on Tour
7 p.m. The Art Theater, 126 W. Church St., Champaign $10, all ages Mountainfilm on Tour in ChampaignUrbana will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.
Broad Comedy Open Mic at Blackbird
7-10 p.m. Blackbird Urbana, 119 W. Main St., Urbana $5 cover, normal age restrictions apply
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Lunch at Red Herring with Anika Emily
Noon-1 p.m. Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant, 1209 W. Oregon St., Urbana Free, all ages Free all-ages event! Come to The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant from noon-1 p.m. for some delicious vegan food and live acoustic music by Anika Emily and friends!
2019 Empty Bowls Dinner and Raffle Event
3:30-6 p.m. Silvercreek, 402 E. Race St., Urbana $25/adult, $10/child Celebrate C-U Empty Bowls Tenth Anniversary. Enjoy a delicious bowl of Silvercreek’s soup and homemade bread, and take home a locally made handcrafted ceramic bowl.
IE Workshop & Concert: Rempis Lopez Packard
7 p.m. Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, 202 S. Broadway Ave. Suite 1, Urbana Free Improvisers Exchange is pleased to present Dave Rempis, Brandon Lopez and Ryan Packard as they start their tour celebrating the trio’s debut release “The Early Bird Gets” on Rempis’ Aerophonic Records imprint. These events are supported by Center for Advanced Study and UCIMC.
McKinley Health Center Presents: Special Populations’ Student Health Concerns Committee’s
26th Annual Health Fair “Take Your HealTH To New HeigHTs” Tuesday April 9th 10:00am-3:00pm
Participants MHC Clinical Units The Counseling Center Carle Foundation Hospital OSF Healthcare Christie Clinic Nutrition Education Sexual Health Peers Stress Management Peers Planned Parenthood Illini Emergency Medical Services Promise Health Care Pavilion Hospital
Entertainment Live DJ Fitness Demos Raffle & Door Prizes Interactive Performances
Free Screenings Cholesterol Screenings Massages Chiropractors Dental Services Vision Screening Hearing Service Blood Pressure Checks Career Services Alcohol & Drug Information Body Mass Index Sponsored By:
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PHOTO COURTESY OF VERONICA MULLEN
Kamila Glowacki performs with local DIY group Nectar at Blips and Chitz on March 24, 2017. The band performed alongside other acts at the venue’s final show Wednesday.
Founder says farewell to Blips and Chitz BY KATIE POWERS BUZZ EDITOR
For the past few years, DIY house venue Blips and Chitz, located in downtown Champaign, has provided a supportive and welcoming environment for local artists to share their talent with the community. Now, its founder Veronica Mullen is bidding farewell to the house and venue, which has made significant contributions to the growth of the local music scene. Mullen, a Champaign resident, moved into the house that would become Blips and Chitz in August 2016. Her decision to open her home up to artists and supporters within the music community was an easy one. “I had been booking shows at another space in town for a few months,” she said. “I decided that starting my own venue space would be a fun way to continue putting on shows.” The first show, which took place a few days after she moved in, featured several acts both from the nearby area and the greater Midwest. Mullen cites it as one of her favorite memories of her time running the venue. “It’s so nostalgic to look back on how much things have changed since then, and how much I’ve learned
in regards to booking shows,” she said. Since then, Mullen and Blips and Chitz have hosted dozens of shows featuring local, regional and even national talent. Mullen fondly remembers the monumental “Mom Jeans” show that took place during the summer of 2017, which featured a lineup of six touring bands from around the country. “It was probably the biggest show that ever happened at Blips,” she said. “It was stressful, but awesome.” On Wednesday, Blips and Chitz hosted its final show before new tenants move into the house and the venue ceases to exist. The lineup featured local singersongwriter Clockwork Owl, Springfield band Bottom Bracket, Philadelphia band AllegrA and local DIY group Nectar. As each act performed its set, the bands were illuminated under the stage’s signature silver and purple floor to ceiling lighting and brought their own unique energy into the venue. Before the music began, the show bookers welcomed guests into the basement stage area, establishing Blips as an open environment. Merchandise from each group were available
for purchase. Safety is consistently a priority at Blips and Chitz, and at this show, Blips organizers offered stacks of informational pamphlets from Rape Advocacy, Counseling and Education Services, an Urbana-based organization containing information on reporting and seeking support in the aftermath of sexual assault. Throughout the evening, members of each band made themselves accessible to the audience both inside and outside of their sets, engaging in conversation and consistently expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to share their music. Between bright, electric guitar riffs, members of Bottom Bracket took time to reflect on Blips and Chitz and its role in their origins. “We played our second gig ever as a band here in 2017,” said the band’s lead singer, Mario Cannamela. They also announced they were in the process of making a recording, which received a warm response from the crowd. Local pop-punk band Nectar closed out the show with a set that paid homage to the venue and reminded the crowd of the magic of Champaign-Urbana DIY. Some audience mem-
PHOTO COURTESY OF VERONICA MULLEN
Chicago-based band Retirement Party performs at Blips and Chitz on March 24, 2017. The venue has hosted local, regional and national artists at their shows.
bers sang along to the band’s lyrics. “I don’t think I’ve processed this is the last time we could be in this basement,” said Kamila Glowacki, the group’s founder and lead vocalist. Through her work in Nectar and her other local music projects, Glowacki has made a significant impact on the growth of the DIY community. She also took the time to praise the people who open up their homes for shows
within Champaign-Urbana. “It’s awesome,” she said. “It helps our scene so much.” Going forward, Mullen plans to stay involved in the DIY scene and will continue to book shows within the community from time to time. Currently, the future of the house as the venue remains uncertain. “I think this is the end of an era,” she said. “It’s possible that someone else may move into the house and continue doing shows,
but not under the Blips and Chitz name.” As much as Mullen’s house has influenced the DIY scene in Champaign-Urbana, she recognizes the way the venue has impacted her, too. “I just want to thank everyone who’s ever attended or played a show at Blips,” she said. “I have a lot of great memories surrounding my time there and I won’t ever forget them.” kmp2@readbuzz.com
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