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Members of the Champaign-Urbana Citizens for Peace and Justice and Black Lives Matter: Champaign-Urbana protest the non-indictment of Champaign Police Department officer Matt Rush on Friday. The demonstration will be held outside of the Champaign County Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., at 9 a.m., according to a press release from the groups. Rush has been a CPD officer since 2010; he was on trial for use of excessive force several times in the area. “Time and time again from Ferguson, to New York, to Chicago we have seen the failure to prosecute police. With each non-indictment comes the erosion of any notion of American ‘justice,’” the
release states. “The immunity granted to police often leads to total impunity. The police have been given too much power. As the public becomes increasingly aware of this, we are seeing expressions of outrage across the country.” The release states that State’s Attorney Julia Rietz did not interview Precious Jackson, one of Rush’s victims, and called the decision not to indict Rush “political manipulation.” Consequently, the group will rally to indict Rietz for failure to uphold justice; a press conference will follow. The groups are also collecting signatures on a petition urging Rietz to prosecute Rush. The petition has over 400 signatures.
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Campus was blindsided with a blizzard Wednesday after a remarkably warm weekend. But despite hundreds of closures and warnings from surrounding city governments, school districts and the Facility and Services department, classes were in schedule. The C-U community was estimated to get upwards of 10 inches from the storm. The Champaign-Urbana area was put under
watch for hazardous winter weather from early Wednesday morning until late that night. While University students trudged through the slush and wind gusts in excess of 40 mph, classes at other central Illinois universities like Illinois State University in Normal, Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and Parkland College in Champaign were not in session.
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UIPD discusses medical marijuana, regulations BY JOSEPH LONGO STAFF WRITER
Two years after legalizing medical marijuana, the state is just beginning to approve new patients. Yet as more citizens receive their medical marijuana cards, state colleges face a confl ict. Although the State of Illinois legalized medical cannabis use, the University of Illinois Student Code bans all forms of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia on campus. “The illegal possession or use of drugs or drug paraphernalia is prohibited. While the use of medical marijuana has been legalized in the state of Illinois, the possession or use of prescribed medical marijuana is prohibited on campus property,” article 1 part 3 states. Because the University receives federal funding, it must abide by federal rules said Pat Wade, University of
Illinois Police Department spokesman. The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Controlled Substances Acts of 1970 requires agencies receiving federal funding to be free of drugs made illegal at the federal level. “If we as a university say that we are going to allow students to possess marijuana on campus for either recreational or medical use, then we start to lose our federal funding,” Wade said. “Which includes things like federal aid and grants.” While this has yet to present a problem for the UIPD, Wade said he expects to see regulations on medical marijuana arrests in the future. “People have different opinions about whether it is a problem. Recreational use of marijuana is illegal,” he said. “As a police department our job is to enforce the laws as prescribed by the state legislator. I think when it’s a problem is cer-
Medical marijuana legal in 23 states
tainly a debate going on across the country right now, but we continue to enforce the laws.” Wade said the UIPD uses discretion when arresting students for drug or drug paraphernalia possession. In minor infractions, the department can decide whether to follow the protocol outlined in the student code or the state of Illinois laws. “Instead of arresting someone or getting them into the legal system, we have the option to deal with that violation internally as a university,” Wade said. “That way we still discipline students for breaking the law, at the same time not getting them into the legal system (or) blemishing their record when they’re looking for employment.” The University Public Affairs Office did not return calls for comment.
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Project 500 leader reflects Clarence Shelley explains the University’s evolution of race, diversity
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University alumnus develops buildable toy robot for children Kamigami Robots were created to teach kids basic programming BY LILLY MASHAYEK STAFF WRITER
Buildable robots developed by a University graduate provide an interactive way for kids to learn handson programming skills. University alumnus and CEO of Dash Robotics Nick
Kohut co-founded the company in 2013 with two of his former University of California Berkeley labmates, Andrew Gillies and Paul Birkmeyer. They created a commercial robot that kids put together themselves, called Kamigami Robots. “Kamigami are small legged-robots that kids can build by hand, learn some basic programming on and play games with their friends and the robots through battle, or tag or building different behaviors,” Kohut said. “The whole thing was sort
of born out of a research project at UC Berkeley. We were developing robots for research purposes and we would take them to outreach events and science camps,” said Gillies, who serves as COO. “People were really excited and wanted to buy them and we saw an opportunity there to sort of develop the technology further and commercialize it.” He said Birkmeyer was the “brainchild” of the robot design; a paper he previously published was about
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When Clarence Shelley took on Project 500 at the University in 1968, he was asked to stay on staff for two years; nearly 50 years later, he’s still on campus. Shelley began working at the University, following the passage of the civil rights bill, as the director of the Special Educational Opportunities Program. “It was at the time of the trouble — the University as an agent of the faculty — in the time of our history when we seemed to be going backward,” Shelley said. “When the civil rights bill passed, which opened the campus to colored students to financial aid, special programs.” Shelley was hired by then-chancellor Jack Pelat-
son and tasked with helping the University increase the number of African American students for the 19681969 academic year. “The environment surrounding civil rights was tumultuous,” Shelley said, “and the University wasn’t immune to the chaos.” “We often make the mistake of thinking that the campus can be immune to the influence of negativity and we’ve finally gotten past that notion,” he said. “However, it was with the death of Dr.King in 1968, that energized all of the colored students decided to speak up.” In her book, “Black Power On Campus”, Joy Williamson wrote that the University didn’t recognize the issues black students faced until they voiced their concerns. “Black students were able to force the University administration into more aggressive action on other issues, such as creating a commission to hear black student grievances, hiring black faculty, reexamine
hiring processes for university staff, and devising outreach programs to the community,” Williamson wrote. “So I came on July 1 (1968), and realized that to begin a serious effort in the area so large as this, it was naïve of me to think I could fi x this place in 2 years,” Shelley said. “So of course 2 years became 35 and that is where we are today.” In the fi rst few years of his tenure, Shelley said he didn’t feel welcomed by the University’s African American community. He said the lack of connection between the campus and African American students, combined with the students being unprepared for a civil rights movement to occur, lead to disjointedness. Additionally, the fact that few African American students grew up in the area hurt their ability to connect with the Champaign-Urbana community. “We were naïve enough to believe that we could bring
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Fifty young professionals will be making a big jump from their homes in African countries to the University of Illinois, in efforts to learn about characteristics of democracy to bring back to their communities. P r e sid e nt B a r ack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative is part of a flagship program, working as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. There will be two different institute programs held at the University: the Civic Engagement program and the Public Management program. “It’s a validation of the quality of our University that among all of the thou-
sands of universities in the country, that U of I was chosen,” said Dan Shalmon, Engagement Coordinator of the Cline Center for Democracy. “It really reflects not just excellence in one lab or one department. It’s a reflection of the strength of the University as a whole.” The six-week program, starting on June 17, will enable the “young fellows” to engage in a variety of activities and will offer seminars, workshops, trips to Springfield, Chicago and more. “This is a professional training program for young Africans, aged 25-35 or so, to create leaders who would move their nations,” said Jeffrey Friedman, program manager at the Center for African Studies. “Not only
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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) attendees at the Mandela Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit event, taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Aug. 3, in Washington D.C. economically, but in terms of technology development, as well as fostering democratic institutions. We’re not talking about changing governments, but fomenting a kind of democratic atmosphere in the society.” In addition to the academia-focused aspect of the program, the fellows will also engage in a number of community service and hands-on activities, which helps the program meet its objective of fostering a sense of civic engagement and civic leadership.
THE YALI FELLOWS BY THE NUMBERS The YALI program works wtih aspiring leaders from all over Africa.
2010 The Young African Leaders Initiative was founded.
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2016 1,000 Fellows will come to American Universities.
× 100 50% of Fellows For 76% of Fellows, it was were women. their first experience spending substantial time in the US. SOURCE: YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE
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Besides involving some of their faculty to lead certain sessions throughout the course of the program, the Cline Center for Democracy is an education and research organization with a mission stating that their goal is aimed at transforming information into knowledge that advances human progress. “We aim to transform this world of billions of documents, speeches, and news articles into structured data that can be used to address serious social and political problems,” Shalmon said. “We are hoping that some of these (fellows) will make use of our data, and ask us important questions about it. Maybe (they will) give us some insights that we hadn’t generated ourselves, and perhaps they’ll make use of some of our research as they move forward with their projects.” With resources, ranging from faculty to data to workshops, at their disposal, the young fellows will be able to bring back what they’ve learned to their communities and apply the newfound knowledge in their fields of professional study. The program will focus on topics including citizenship, community building, grassroots activism and economic development. “They’re going to have an overview of how we as American citizens have
helped to shape our history and our government, not just as individuals but as a group,” said Merle Bowen, professor of African American studies and co-director of the program. “They’re going to be learning what leadership means. How to examine it in a country like the United States. How to build these types of skills regarding citizenship, community building, use of technology, and advancing civic causes.” The fellows aren’t the only ones to benefit from the program. Graduate students at the University will have a chance to work alongside the fellows within similar areas of study. The program is also aiming to foster an environment where faculty, students and the fellows can exchange new ideas and perspectives and collaborate. “The power of bringing these folks here, when they’re young and they’re in the process of making decisions about their values and their goals over the course of their careers, can really have a significant influence,” Shalmon said. “Having a positive, shaping influence on the way that young people in a continent in transition understand their values, their potential to do good in their societies, that’s important.”
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G ov. Br u c e R au n e r announced the appointment of Brian Anderson to the Illinois State Museum Board in a press release issued Friday. According to the press release, Anderson, the deputy executive director of the University’s Prairie Research Institute, has over 35 years of experience in natural resources preservation and analysis. The release stated that Anderson’s experience will bring “an important perspective to the board;” in the past, he oversaw the Illinois State Museum while working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, IDNR. At the Prairie Research Institute, Anderson oversees strategic planning and coordinates
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a robot similar to the design of the Kamigami Robot. Kohut said the team started transforming their ideas into a commercial product in 2013. The robots are constructed in a fashion similar to the way origami is made. “They actually start as a flat sheet,” he said. “They’re built out of this material we invented that’s a plastic fabric and they fold up, sort of like origami, from 2-D to 3-D ... and it takes about 45 minutes.” According to their website, the robots can run as fast as five feet per second. Gillies said there are two components to the robot — building it and playing with it. “It’s a build-it-yourself robot, so first and foremost it’s about enjoying the experience of putting a robot together yourself,” he said. Once the robots are built, the user can then connect the robot to their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. There are three different robot characters that can be purchased, although they all have the same inner components. “The main robot body, there’s one of those and then there’s a few different character shells that pop on and pop off,” Gillies said. “So there’s three characters but they all share the same internal chassis and electronics.” Laura Briney, junior in Engineering, said she would have loved to have a toy like
It’s a build-ityourself robot, so first and foremost it’s about enjoying the experience of putting a robot together yourself.” ANDREW GILLIES
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this when she was younger. “I really love the idea of giving kids hands-on toys that make them think creatively,” she said. “I didn’t have toys like that when I was younger and I wish I had because I think it really helps with problem solving that we have to do in the future, no matter the profession we choose.” Gillies said they provide the building blocks and then it’s up to the user to decide where to go from there. “What we’re really trying to achieve is this idea of open-ended creative play, where there’s a lot of different things you can do with it,” he said. “The idea is that the users can then expand on that and create their own ways to play.” Kamigami Robots had a four-week Kickstarter campaign in October and reached almost 700 backers who bought about 1,200 units. Currently, Kamigami Robot Kits are available for pre-order for $59.99. The pre-orders are expected to ship April 2016.
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SHELLEY students from St. Louis, Chicago, New York and all over, and ignore this lack of recognition,” he said. Shelley asked members of the Black Students’ Association to return home and recruit students to enroll at the University. Shelley recalled how overwhelmed the financial aid, housing, testing and advising offices must have been when the program called on them to admit, identify and support 700 students in the middle of the semester. Looking back, Shelley said they made “every conceivable mistake” in implementing the program but he doesn’t regret it. “I would call it a blessing in disguise, because we made so many mistakes, it allowed us to point out our problem areas and get them fixed,” he said. Shelley said he didn’t know who he could truly trust for help with the project, due to his recent move from Detroit and the fact that some faculty did not want the initiative to succeed. Even the Black Stu-
dents Association became suspicious of Shelley’s actions, due to the perception that the University had been “dragging (its) feet” for a number of years. Shelley said that as the Black Student Association became more suspicious and angry, the students seemed to catch that fever as well. After King’s death, about 55 riots broke out across the country, which he said seemed to mirror what was going on inside the campus. According to Williamson’s book, there were marches, rallies, nightlong sit-ins on the Main Quad and public demands for faculty to address racial issues. The night before the new students were set to begin classes, demonstrations broke out and nearly 225 black students were arrested. With the University’s help, Shelley was able to bail the students out so they could attend classes. “So we began our semester here with the largest number of African-American students arrested on a college campus. Luckily, the students learned and they taught us a lot of
who failed out; by re-admitstuff,” Shelley said. He said the transition ting the students, Shelley was made more difficult said they realized somebecause of the lack of black one cared about them and staff in housing, the coun- their education. Eventualseling center and advising. ly, about 500 of the original Additionally, the African 750 stayed at the UniversiAmerican faculty who were ty, giving the initiative the at the University hadn’t name Project 500. Going been informed of the pro- forward, Shelley said he gram and noticed as a result, a major didn’t supupturn in port it. st ude nts’ As the g rades year went because they finalon, Shelley noticed ly fe l t many of more comfor table the African AmerCLARENCE SHELLEY and knew PROJECT 500 LEADER AND ican stuthat there UNIVERSITY ADVISOR dents were was somefailing out one on because it their side. was difDuring ficult to focus on their his time at the Universischoolwork while dealing ty, Shelley always tried with racial tension. Addi- to short circuit issues of tionally, Shelley said some racial conflict; he said his of the students brought to job has always been to the University by the ini- anticipate problems before tiative, couldn’t even be they escalate. classified as students due “Thanks to my abilities I to their lack of desire for am able to move outside of an education and an eye for the specific boundaries of trouble. Rather than let the campus, and I know enough students go, Shelley was about the campus and this able to have the Universi- operation so we can expand ty re-admit the students the reach,” he said.
“The issues of race are not in the past, they are still here today.”
Around the third year of the project, Shelley said he began to notice serious improvement in students; he said the addition of black choirs, radio stations and new clubs helped students. Shelley said students — then and now — learned that “if you wanna hang around here, you better do your work and get busy.” “The piece they are missing I think, is their interaction with other students,” Shelley said. “They are under the impression that if someone ignores you they don’t like you, but in reality, no one is out to get you; they couldn’t care less about you.” Shelley said a student once came to his office to tell him she didn’t feel comfortable in her classes as the only black student. He asked her if she considered attending a primarily black college; appalled, the student told Shelley she had every right to attend the University. To wh ich Shel ley responded, “well then, welcome!” Though he has since retired, Shelley said he still works for the University in some capacity.
“My role has often been to create a connection between staff, students, and the local community in regards to issues of race in the area.” Recently, Shelley said, it seems the campus has started to take issues of diversity more seriously; he noted significant investments in staffing, programming and efforts to confront issues directly. “The issues of race are not in the past, they are still here today,” Shelley said. Today, Shelley serves as an advisor to faculty, showing them how the campus can be made more diverse. Additionally, he works with minority students to provide scholarships and help them recognize the full value of their education. In a 2003 interview with the Chicago Tribune, Melvin Blair, a University graduate and Project 500 participant talked about how the initiative shaped his life. “I didn’t have any prospects and then this came along, I went from no hope to some hope.”
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THURSDAY February 25, 2016 The Daily Illini DailyIllini.com
Death brings us a chance to move forward
Political discourse should not begin with death HAYLEY NAGELBERG Opinions columnist
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o you remember where you were when you found out that Cory Monteith died? What about Michael Jackson? Alan Rickman? Do you remember how the people around you responded? I remember vividly. I remember the shock and sadness people felt. I can still remember the moving tributes written online to these individuals and so many others like them. So when Justice Antonin Scalia died, I expected a similar reaction. But that is not what happened. Justice Scalia certainly was famous for his controversial viewpoints on contemporary issues. However, I was shocked and disappointed by how many people posted awful comments making fun of his death and using the news as a platform for political debate. Memes captioned, “Claims to be pro-life. Then dies anyway,” and other similarly disrespectful comments were posted all over social media. Other individuals instantly pointed to the future wondering who will be appointed in his place. Presidential candidates and conservative leaders in Congress rashly declared they would not support any suggested nomination Obama could make. This jump shows how polarized the current election cycle has made our country. When look-
ing to fill Scalia’s place, no one is mentioning someone moderate. People want the next justice to be of one extreme or another, not a compromise. Jason writes in his column that replacing Justice Scalia with a liberal in the Supreme Court will be more aligned with the views of this country today. While Jason would be correct in saying that more Americans register Democratic than Republican, he fails to mention that since 2008, the Pew Research Center has found that the majority of Americans are Independent voters, not Democratic or Republican. The Pew Center has also found that while the millennial generation votes more liberal, older generations continue to maintain more traditional, conservative views. Interestingly, the Pew Center also compiled data about the American public’s knowledge of the Supreme Court. As of last July, only one-third of the public knew how many women were on the Supreme Court, or had even heard of Justice Scalia. Many of the people making negative comments about Scalia may not have known who he was before his death. Our country is supposed to operate with compromise and bipartisanship and I’m afraid, judging by the reaction to Scalia’s death, we will no longer be able to function like this. The reaction to his death should show people we need to take a step back and remember this man contributed immensely to America and should be remem-
bered for that. We should not wait until someone’s death to take interest in their political views, but rather stay informed about current debates and discussions. And while a politician is not the same as a celebrity, if we can respect the people who entertain us for a living, I believe we should have the same care for those who pass the legislation
JASON SCHWARTZ Opinions columnist
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hen Justice Antonin Scalia, who had served on the U.S. Supreme Court since being appointed in 1986 by Ronald Reagan, died last
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Pallbearers carry the body of Justice Antonin Scalia into the Supreme Court where he will lie in repose Feb. 19, ahead of his burial in Washington, D.C. that can impact our lives. We are all different. We all have different political views and different views on life in general. But we have so much unifying us, and I encourage you to remember that we can still work with, befriend, and respect people with opposing viewpoints.
Hayley is a freshman in ACES. naglebe2@dailyillini.com
Research proves gender bias in STEM college classrooms SANAA KHAN Opinions columnist
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hink back to your undergraduate or high school biology class. Who was the smartest person in class? Now, was that student male or female? A Feb. 16 Washington Post article referenced a study by anthropologist Dan Grunspan that found male students are more likely to assume their male classmates know more about course material than their female classmates, regardless of whether they earned a better grade. Grunspan, along with colleagues from the University of Washington, conducted a study surveying 1,700 students enrolled in the same undergraduate biology course at the university. In addition to being asked who among their classmates had the strongest understanding of class material, students were also asked to name who they believed to be the most outspoken in class, to account for the large class size. The study found that males were consistently regarded as more outspoken than females. And, in all three classes of the biology course, the three highest ranking students were male, even when outspoken females with similar or higher grades were present. The study found that male students expected their male classmates to have a GPA 0.76 higher than equally performing female classmates. While female students gave female classmates a higher
ranking than similar males by a GPA of 0.04, this was considered negligible in indicating any gender bias among females. Between 11 different class surveys it was evident that female students had to earn a GPA greater than 0.75 points higher than male counterparts to be considered equally intelligent. In other words, as Sarah Eddy, a co-lead author of the study put it, “That is like believing a male with a B and a female with an A(-plus)Not sure what the (-plus) means have the same ability.” Overall, the research showed that gender bias is 19 times stronger in males than females. Considering a biology course was chosen for the study, since undergraduate males and females tend to have equal enrollment in the subject, it seems fair to assume that other, more male-dominated STEM fields have even greater gender bias. The results of this study show why so many women switch out of STEM majors — classrooms of male-dominated fields simply refuse to accept their intelligence. The lack of support stands in their way. A previous study by the same researchers found female students were generally less comfortable speaking up in class. It also found a student’s level of outspokenness coincided with how intelligent he/she is considered by his/her classmates. Therefore, the culture that left female students feeling unwilling to speak actually contributed to their classmates’ negative perceptions of them. Attacking male stu-
dents for failing to recognize the intelligence of their female classmates is pointless — in reality, changes must be made to academic culture that will allow females to feel confident speaking their minds. Addressing systemic gender bias is a complex issue, though, and one with complex solutions. Whether it means developing inclusive teaching methods or finding supportive peers for female students, steps must be taken to solve a problem that has affected generations of women. With the newer generation of college-aged students still demonstrating strong gender preferences, the argument that systemic gender bias will simply extinguish over time is invalid. Women still face a double standard in the classroom, as vocal male students receive lighter judgment and stronger acclaim than their outspoken female classmates. While loud males are often considered harmless “class clowns,” female students who speak their minds are often considered bossy or annoying. Discrepancies like this cannot be solved without action. It’s up to both college students and the educators of today to put a stop to gender bias that evidently still plagues our generation’s classrooms. Our generation can choose to carry on detrimental biases of the past, or we can choose to progress forward, not held down by the weight of outdated assumptions.
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week at the age of 79, there were quite a lot of negative reactions online. Justice Scalia was arguably the most conservative voice on the Supreme Court, and his passing left a huge void to be filled either by President Barack Obama or the winner of the 2016 election, if the Republicans have it their way. Many Republicans fear that that the balance
of power in the Supreme Court will be shifted if Justice Scalia is replaced by a Liberal justice. My counterpart, Hayley, argues that as a society we should honor the lives of those who have passed rather than seek change as a result of their passing. She also mentions that some made fun of Justice Scalia’s death. These reactions are completely uncalled for and unnecessary. You may disagree with his views, but it is never OK to trounce on a man’s grave. The deaths of Cory Monteith, Michael Jackson, and Alan Rickman are very different from that of a Supreme Court Justice. The three former names are entertainers, who, while enjoyable, do not have the same impact on America as Justice Scalia. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges, and Justice Scalia’s death brings up several political issues that Monteith, Jackson, and Rickman did not. I believe deaths of political figures, such as Justice Scalia, are the perfect opportunity to enact change in our society, or at the very least, engage in a political discussion. That is not to say that we shouldn’t reflect on Justice Scalia’s life, but rather that it is important to move forward and comprehend the opportunity to adapt to more modern times. Scalia was the longest tenured justice on the Supreme Court and often times the most stubborn. Scalia was outspoken,
self-confident and extremely intelligent. But, Scalia represented a very traditional view on several important issues such as abortion, same sex marriage and religion. With society shifting more towards liberal views than ever, it is not surprising that out of the past six Supreme Court appointments, four have been Democrats. Replacing Justice Scalia with a liberal would give the Democrats a majority in the Supreme Court for the first time in generations. This would align more with America’s views today. A death is never worth celebrating, a loss is a loss; however, we should not let that loss undermine our ability to move forward as a nation. There is an opportunity in front of President Obama to create a more conversational Supreme Court that is willing to listen to opposing views. Justice Scalia was a bright man who lived for the law. His views were controversial and his methods were questionable at times, but no one can accuse the man of not caring about America. His efforts will be forever remembered, but the time to grieve and move forward are not mutually exclusive. America, you have the right to discuss political change, even if it involves the tragic death of a former Supreme Court justice.
Jason is a senior in LAS. jcschwa2@dailyillini. com
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Supporting Apple’s stand for liberty against the FBI
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ast week, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook declared in an open letter to customers that Apple, the world’s largest technology company, stood in opposition to FBI demands to create a “backdoor” into the iPhone’s operating system. When anyone mistypes a passcode into an iPhone too many times, it locks. First for a minute, then for five, then for 15, then for an hour. Federal agents investigating the phone of a terrorist involved in the San Bernardino shooting in December have requested Apple develop software, which does not exist yet that would prevent them from getting locked out while guessing the phone’s passcode. This editorial board supports Apple’s defiance of the FBI’s order. Liberty is paramount in this digital age when it’s easy to excuse digital voyeurism under the guise of security. Cook and his company have a security obligation, that’s true, but their obligation to liberty is a higher one. At this point, it’s not too great a leap to assume a key for unlocking Apple’s encryption, used on more than 100 million iPhones worldwide, would fall into the wrong hands. “In the physical world, it would be the equivalent of a master key, capable of opening hundreds of millions of locks — from restaurants and banks to
stores and homes,” Cook said in his open letter. “No reasonable person would find that acceptable.” This editorial board agrees; it’s reasonable to trust the FBI, but again, a skeleton key like this software could make its way into evil hands easily. This isn’t an isolated incident. The FBI has asked to unlock several devices in the last few months, even near our campus. In November, the FBI asked Apple to help open the phones of two people accused of bankruptcy fraud in Chicago. Apple has said no to every request. And for Apple to highlight individual liberties isn’t an act of disregard for the horrors of the San Bernardino shooting. Terrorists want countries to act in fear because terror is the seed of tyranny — it’s in their name. Apple’s stance against dismantling liberty is a flick of the middle finger to the terrorists. Benjamin Franklin once pointed out that those who give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserve neither and will lose both. He said that at a different time and in a different context, but his words ring true here. Giving up the liberty of personal information — for a generation that lives on its mobile devices — would strike a blow to our freedom as citizens. Do not let fear determine our governance. Do not allow security to precede liberty.
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From abroad, Zika virus poses potential danger to UI students BY ELYSSA KAUFMAN STAFF WRITER
Tatiana Britto has a unique connection to the Zika virus. She currently calls Champaign-Urbana home while she studies as a visiting scholar at the University, but her two children still live at home in Brazil. “I am concerned mostly for my kids because I am not sure, if they get the disease, how bad it will be,” Britto said. “As an adult, you’re stronger to the disease, but as a kid, it is more difficult.” Britto, a Brazil-native herself, is a graduate student in Economics and is working toward her Ph.D. The Zika virus has been around since 1947, but in February 2016, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency. The spread of the virus throughout Brazil and into other Latin American countries has caused growing concerns. The Centers for Disease Control is linking the virus to microcephaly, a severe birth defect found in newborns that causes issues related to brain and head size. Britto said she’s not only concerned about her children, but her two pregnant friends also currently in Brazil.
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“They are very worried about this virus, and they keep telling me that it’s a big deal to keep the mosquitoes away,” Britto said. Britto is a public employee in Brazil and said that as a “public servant,” she has been receiving messages from the government. These messages are informing the public to help get rid of any source that can attract mosquitos.
Zika in Illinois Abroad
While the virus raises a concern in Latin America, the United States isn’t immune. “We are concerned about the Zika virus getting into the United States and into Illinois,” said Phil Nixon, extension entomologist in the University’s Department of Crop Science. “It’s a virus that has been spreading rapidly, and we don’t know a lot about it, but it’s prevalent in areas of the Caribbean and South America.” Nixon explained the Zika virus poses an issue for the University when it comes to international students, as well as students currently studying abroad. “Foreign students that are coming in could be carrying the virus,” Nixon said. “It tends to be prevalent for three weeks, and
during that time, the student could pick the virus up in their native country. Of course, students traveling abroad could pick it up as well, and once brought here, it could be a source.” Andrea Bordeau, assistant director of international safety and security for the University’s study abroad program, oversees University faculty and students who are traveling abroad. Though Nixon raised concern about the possibility of international students bringing the virus to the University, Bordeau said the virus “currently doesn’t pose an unreasonable threat to students and faculty abroad.” However, Bordeau still believes awareness is important. She said she will continue to monitor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information on Zika, and share updates with students going to areas of concerns as is necessary and appropriate. “Students traveling to regions where Zika is a concern have either received or will receive some communication from me sharing the CDC info page and guidance on prevention,” Bordeau said.
The Transmission
There are multiple ways Zika can be transmitted. According to Nixon, the virus can be carried by two mosquitoes. The fi rst is the yellow fever mosquito. The entomologist said the yellow fever mosquito is found in the southern part of the United States, but doesn’t get as far north as Illinois. The virus is also carried by the East Asian tiger mosquito, which can be found in Illinois. Bordeau said the Zika virus is considered to be on a similar level to malaria and dengue fever. However, the virus can also be transmitted sexually. Zika poses a more serious threat for certain demographics. “What sets Zika apart is that it is a specific concern for women who are pregnant,” Nixon said. “Dengue and malaria are also transmitted by mosquito and are common travel considerations to areas where they are present.” H o w e v e r, Nixon explained that most people think the disease will have no symptoms or mild flulike symptoms. For some people, however, the virus can cause more severe problems. “Of course, our biggest concern (is) people that are pregnant and having per-
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manent damage to their unborn fetus,” Nixon said.
Virus Prevention
To prevent the infection, awareness of the virus is important in order to lower the chances of being infected, as both Bordeau and Nixon stated. Britto said her husband and family are removing plants or containers from her home that accumulate water or placing different products in the water of plants to ensure that it does not attract mosquitoes. In addition, because the virus is getting worse, her husband is planning to put mosquito repellent on her kids every day, using a repellent device that can be plugged into an outlet in their home. Britto’s also mentioned her seven-months-pregnant friend puts mosquito nets up on her walls due to the immediate danger the virus poses to pregnant women. With cases becoming worse, she is nervous to go back to Brazil, but she hopes the outbreak will pass. “This is a puzzle that needs to be solved, but we don’t know if it will be very bad or something the government and public health can deal with,” Britto said.
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In the first week of infection, Zika virus is found in the blood and passed through mosquito bites. About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus become ill and develop Zika. In May of 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infections in Brazil.
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On Feb 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in areas affected by Zika.
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and Wan then joined the business with ambitions of opening their own version of the bubble tea shop. “(The) difference with other bubble tea shops is that all the tea we use is organic without any artificial flavors,” Hu said. “All of the sugar we make in-house, so we make our own sugar syrup without corn syrup.”
“ I would say (bubble tea) is a growing trend. Definitely something I had to convince my friends to try.” ABBY TREECE SENIOR IN FAA
Hu explained that many other bubble tea shops use fake tea fl avoring that comes from a powder. Latea, however, uses real tea that they make in the shop every day. They also have dairy substitutes for those with dietary restrictions, and if a customer does not want his or her tea sweet, they can choose the level of sweetness. “I would say (bubble tea) is a growing trend,” Treece said. “Defi nitely something I had to convince my friends to try.” In addition, Latea is not tied down by a fi xed menu. Hu and Wan want to add new items to the menu, and they both hope that their bubble tea shop heavily caters to their customers. “We create our own brand. So we create our own menu and create it to what the customer wants,” Wan said. “We can do research and fi nd out what customers like and don’t like, and then change things on the menu.” As Wan sat upright in one of the brand new wooden chairs, perching her elbows on the spotless table, she explained another dream. This one is not a dream where she sees herself working in a bubble tea shop; rather, it’s working in the fashion industry. Latea provides her the experience she needs to get there. “My dream (is) to be a designer for clothes,” she said. “My fi rst idea was not bubble tea, but I want to gain experience. I need to spend more time learning all parts of the business.”
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New bubble tea shop on Sixth Street Purdue alumni continue to fuel bubble tea craze in C-U BY JENNY HORNE STAFF WRITER
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Patrons enjoy a drink at The Accord.
BY TERYN PAYNE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
“Accord” is a Latin-based word that means “compromise,” and that’s exactly how The Highdive was transformed into downtown Champaign’s newest venue: The Accord. The Accord, formerly known as The Highdive, located on 51 E. Main St. in downtown Champaign, is officially open to the public. After 16 years, The Highdive closed its doors in December, but with a quick turn around, The Accord was up and running by January. “I think people recognize The Highdive had a really long and successful run as a venue and a club, but it was time for a change,” said Seth Fein, a partner of The Accord and talent buyer. The Accord is an entertainment venue with an emphasis on live music, comedy, panel discussions, author readings and special events. The owners of The Highdive decided that they wanted to rebrand the party venue and provide a space for all types of live entertainment. “Structurally, the venue is pretty much identical, but aesthetically and programmatically, it is pretty different,” Fein said. Fein sat down with the owners of The Highdive to come to an agreement about what the partnership would mean and what the new venue would look like. “We decided the word ‘Accord' was representative of what our partnership looked like. We like the way it sounded, and we chose it,” Fein said. Fein and Patrick Singer, vice president of The Nicodemus Agency and promoter for The Accord, both gained
experience through The Nicodemus Agency, a production company and booking agency in ChampaignUrbana, which inspired them to start The Accord. “When it came to The Accord, the partnership made a lot of sense for us because it was something we were used to doing,” Singer said. “With the new venue, it’s in a higher volume with performances and shows on a more consistent basis, so that’s definitely something
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new for us.” Singer believes that downtown Champaign has the capacity for a venue that has live performances. Like The Canopy Club in Urbana, which has been a host of live performances for many years, The Accord wanted to provide a smaller venue for live entertainment. The Accord welcomes all types of musical genres and age groups to its venue. “We are really interested and open to producing any type of show as long as we feel like performers are good and professional. Whether it’s national or touring acts or local, we’re interested,” Fein said. “We’re not booking the venue for us, we’re booking it for the community.” The Accord wants to expand the type of entertainment that the venue offers;
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, they host local and regional comedians, who provide original comedic acts and routines. They plan to do various author readings where authors can come and read excerpts from their books. “We just want to be a really excellent space for performers to feel they are being treated as the artists they are,” Fein said. As far as the University goes, The Accord openly welcomes any registered student organizations that would like to rent the venue for entertainment. They realize that their venue is located in a college town, so they want to appeal to students. Fernanda Schaefer, sophomore in Media, attended a comedy show at The Accord last January. Creed Bratton, a supporting character from The Office, headlined the event. “It was a good experience,” Schaefer said. “I enjoyed the ambiance.” The crowd has been the greatest factor of transition from The Highdive to The Accord. Instead of hosting parties every weekend from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Accord may have a dance party after a ticketed show. “A lot of people may not realize The Highdive was a live music venue in the early 2000s. It’s nice to be able to transition into that sort of focus for this venue,” Singer said. Fein said The Accord is ready to put its new brand in action. “We want to have a place that people can come to and have a good time but come to a higher level of professionalism than anywhere else,” Fein said.
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Leo Hu and Nikki Wan look around the room, observing an array of contemporary neutral colors. Between the chatter of customers and the clicking of laptops, they notice that every seat in this room is occupied. But to Hu and Wan, this space is more than just a room. It’s the site of their first business and the next step to achieving their dreams: Latea. Hu and Wan aren’t your typical business owners. Now in their early 20s, the pair met at a high school in China. They followed each other to Purdue University and came to Champaign-Urbana after graduating with aspirations to get real business experience. Hu and Wan always dreamed of starting their own business one day. Two weeks ago, it happened with the opening of Latea. Hu discussed how they were both business majors at Purdue, but they did not feel as though they received any real business practice. He remarked that, although he graduated college, he still did not feel equipped for the real world. “We just want to gain as much experience in the business world as we can,” he said. Hu and Wan looked across various university campuses for six months — including Indiana University and Michigan State. Wan’s fiancé then pointed out the University to them, where they luckily found a new building with open space. But not only did it provide them with a brand new building, it also allowed them to enter a campus where bubble tea businesses are already booming. Just this year, bubble tea businesses like Chatime and Caffè Bene opened up on Green Street. With a little help from their parents, they opened Latea on Sixth Street in Champaign. Both Hu and Wan have hopes that their bubble tea lounge will attract more American students, as bubble tea originated in Taiwan. “In Taiwan, there are usually around 10 bubble tea shops on each street,” Wan said. So far, the pair said business is doing well. They didn’t expect this lounge to be so busy. “It’s kind of more than what we expected, but in a good way,” Hu said. Abby Treece, senior in FAA, said bubble tea shops are very popular on the University campus because many people have never had the opportunity to try it. “There aren’t many near where I live right now, or I would drink more,” Treece said. “I enjoy this drink because it’s different from traditional drinks such as smoothies, milkshakes, that sort of thing.” Latea is a franchise; the first shop was opened in 2014 at Purdue University by Jack Hsiao. Hu
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Illinois trying for latest Big Ten upset BY JOEY FIGUEROA STAFF WRITER
It may not be tournament time just yet, but a few Big Ten courts have been rushed by rabid fans lately. While the elite teams are gearing up for the postseason, it’s upset season for the squads without much else to play for, and the Illinois men’s basketball team will have a chance to continue a conference trend Thursday night. Last week saw two major upsets in the Big Ten. On Wednesday, Penn State pulled off a 79-75 win over No. 4 Iowa — the Nittany Lions had lost five of their previous six contests before the win. The next night, the even more improbable happened when Minnesota, previously winless in Big Ten play, knocked off No. 6 Maryland. Two nights, two postgame court rushes. Illinois (12-15, 4-10 Big Ten) will have the opportunity to pull off another Big Ten upset when Indiana (22-6, 12-2) comes to town for the teams’ second bout — and considering the lopsided results of their fi rst meeting, a narrow Illini victory would almost guarantee a half court invasion by the home fans. “Well-done is better than
well-said,” Groce said of his team’s chances against Indiana. “We need to go out and play the right way.” Since the 34-point drubbing Indiana handed Illinois at the end of January, plenty has changed. In that game, center Mike Thorne, Jr. made his short-lived return and struggled — he hasn’t played since. Junior Jaylon Tate started and logged 24 minutes, neither of which he’s done in the past five games. Junior center Maverick Morgan and freshman forward D.J. Williams combined for nine total minutes in Bloomington and have since turned into key rotational pieces. Groce said he is optimistic about how the Illini have played over their past three games and believes they have improved vastly since their fi rst meeting with the Hoosiers. “There’s no question we’re better on both ends of the floor than the last time we played them,” Groce said. “It’s going to take a great effort by our guys — great concentration, great attention to detail — to defend them and then make sure we’re having quality offensive possessions on the other end of the floor.” The Hoosiers lead the Big Ten in made threes
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When/where: State Farm Center, 8 p.m., Thursday Broadcast: ESPN Quick note: After being embarrassed in Indiana early in the year, Illinois will go for a massive upset at home Thursday night. Hidden stat: Over their past three games, the Illini have not been outrebounded and hold a plus-3.7 margin on the glass in that stretch. and points per game — their 83.7 points per game overall is good for 12th in the nation. Senior Yogi Ferrell is the clear-cut team leader and demands defensive attention on every possession. The prolific point guard leads the Big Ten with 457 points produced — a combination of scoring and assists — but is in the midst of a seven-game stretch of sub 20-point games. He has tallied at least four assists in all but four Big Ten games. On the other end, junior captain Malcolm Hill will try to match Ferrell’s pace and lead the Illini offense
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Illinois’ Malcolm Hill takes a layup off a fast break during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on Feb. 17. The Illini won 82-66. with similar prowess. The dynamic forward has been on a torrid stretch, averaging 18.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.3 turnovers per contest in his past five games. Groce recognized the
Illini will need to play close to perfect in order to pull out a win Thursday — and a victory over one of Illinois’ fiercest rivals could very well outshine the darkness this season has produced to this point.
“I want them locked in,” Groce said. “I tell them to keep swinging the hammer every day. Keep swinging that thing.”
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Illinois hopeful for win against Indiana ALEX ROUX Illini Hoops Columnist
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ooking back years from now, this season of Illinois basketball will likely be seen as a low point in the program’s history. At least, Illini fans should hope that a sub-.500 record with a gutted roster is as bad as it gets. Regardless, this nightmare of a season has seen few highs and many lows, and even the worst season in recent memory must reach a nadir. It sure felt like that moment came in a 103-69 blowout loss at Indiana on Jan. 19. Indiana has proven in the month since that debacle that it’s a legit team that is capable of dishing out 34-point blowouts to the worst teams in the conference. The Hoosiers visit Illinois for the rematch Thursday with a No. 18 ranking, a 22-6 overall record and
a Big Ten mark of 12-3 that puts them atop the conference. But it was the mood during and following that game — the worst loss in the John Groce era and the program’s worst loss in over 20 years — that made it seem like the season had bottomed out. Indiana threw down dunk after dunk, fans unleashed their anger on social media and Groce questioned his team’s heart on the court before struggling for words at the postgame press conference. That game was as lifeless as the Illini have looked all season, but the players have since proven that they haven’t quit on their coach. Thursday they have a chance to save some face. The rematch should be a point of pride for Illini players who were humiliated on Indiana’s floor last month. Even through all the losses, this group has shown its capable of competing. It will be interesting to see if the Illini come at the Hoo-
siers with added motivation after being embarrassed on the road. Indiana poses a terrible matchup for Illinois, which can be broken down quite simply: The Hoosiers have a fantastic offense, and the Illini have an atrocious defense. In a sport that determines a winner by who scores the most points, you can see why Indiana poses quite the problem. If you want to break it down past the eye-test, the Hoosiers rank second in the country with a 50.2 effective field goal percentage, a statistic that reflects 3-point shooting’s significance more than traditional field goal percentage does. Illinois falls in the bottom 15 percent of the country’s 351 teams in defending opponents’ effective field goal percentage. This discrepancy was painfully apparent in last month’s loss, when the Hoosiers torched the nets and the Illini looked on helplessly. Indiana guard Robert Johnson will probably be
out with an ankle injury, but the Hoosiers should be able to replace his 8.2 points per game elsewhere. Point guard Yogi Ferrell has tormented the Illini during his four-year career, and forward Troy Williams led all scorers with 21 points in the last matchup. Hoosier big men Thomas Bryant and Max Bielfeldt also pose major mismatches for Illinois’ front line. In a game where so little stacks up favorably for the Illini, their best option is to try to force Indiana out of their comfort zone on offense and hope that the Hoosiers go cold from the field. Even if that happens, Illinois still has to shoot a high percentage to offset its terrible defense. Basically, the Illini have to hope for a repeat of the Purdue game, when they shot over 50 percent from the field and Purdue looked flustered throughout. Every team usually has a clunker or two throughout the Big Ten season where they drop a game
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Illinois head coach John Groce calls out a play during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on Feb. 17. The Illini won 82-66. they shouldn’t. Indiana fell at previously 2-8 Penn State on Feb. 6. Then-No. 6 Maryland became Minnesota’s first conference victim last week. Illinois just has to hope
Indiana has one more lackluster performance left in the tank.
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Danielson takes Northern Trust Open head first BY RYAN WILSON
ILLINI
STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits down each week and decides which Illinois athlete or coach is our Illini of the Week. Athletes and coaches are evaluated by individual performance and contribution to team success.
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harlie Danielson is from a town of 2,500 people — Osceola, Wisconsin — and Casey Danielson, Charlie’s youngest sister, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, it’s in the middle of “nowhere.” But Charlie was in the opposite of “nowhere” from Feb. 18-21; he was in the national spotlight. “It might catch up to me when I get back to the hotel,” Charlie told the Los Angeles Times. “Right now, I’m trying not to think too much.” Charlie was making his PGA debut at the 7,279-yard Riviera Country Club in the Northern Trust Open. It took him one round to top some of the world’s best golfers. He was tied with Rory McIlroy, the No. 3 golfer in the world, and four strokes behind leader Camilo Villegas through 18. And he was beating world No. 1 Jordan Spieth by 12 strokes. “It was an incredible debut,” Casey said. *** In 2015, two generous donors made it possible for Illinois to send one of its golfers to the second-annual Northern Trust Open Collegiate Showcase, a one-day event in which 14 college golfers from around the nation pair with a professional. The winner qualifies for the Northern Trust Open. Illini head coach Mike Small
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Illinois senior, Charlie Danielson, more than earned the opportunity to play in the Northern Trust Open through years of hard work and dedication. had his golfers compete for the spot and a chance at a PGA event. Whoever had the highest average Golfweek and Golfstat ranking during the fall season would earn the spot. Charlie won the competition — he is fourth in the latest GolfWeek poll and seventh in Golfstat’s. Sophomore Nick Hardy
trails his teammate by six and seven spots, respectively, in each poll. On Feb. 17 — three months after the fall season ended — Charlie teed off in the Collegiate Showcase. He was paired with 2011 Illinois graduate Scott Langley. Charlie shot a 3-under par and
was the only golfer under par in the tournament. He defeated 2015 winner Will Zalatoris of Wake Forest by three strokes. It certainly didn’t hurt Charlie’s case that Small, a 26-year PGA veteran and member of Team USA in the 2005 PGA Cup, was his caddie. “It’s always fun to have him
Honorable Mentions
Sunny Kato (women’s gymnastics): The senior gymnast tied her own program record on the balance beam (9.950) against Michigan State. Jade Vecvanags (softball): Vecvanags gave up two earned runs in her 13 innings of work over the weekend, earning two wins — one of them was a complete game. walk with me and go through shots together, because I learn a lot,” Charlie said at a press conference after the showcase. “I’ve been there (at Illinois) for three and a half years, and I’m starting to catch on to everything he says.” In the Northern Trust Open, Charlie would be without Small. If Small caddied for Charlie, the senior would need to forfeit a college tournament in the spring, according to NCAA rules. But the Illinois senior would not be alone at Rivieria. His family had just flown back to Wisconsin after watching Casey play for Stanford, who was hosting the Peg Barnard Invitational. Charlie’s scores convinced his family to return to California. “We were watching the scores come in,” Liz, his mother, told The Los Angeles Times. “Then we started checking fl ights.” A short time later, Charlie’s mom, sister, uncle and two cousins were at Riviera watching him play in his fi rst PGA tournament. ***
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DANIELSON He began the Northern Trust Open with twostraight birdies, followed by two bogeyes and six pars on his front nine. He started his back nine with birdies on two of his next three with a par sandwiched in between. He finished his first round tied for third with a 4-under 67 — the lowest score by an amateur in the tournament since 1981. “I was a little intimidated at first, but everyone has been so kind to me,” he said. He started his second round with his only eagle of the tournament. Two of his next five holes were bogeys, which he followed by threestraight pars. His back nine started with a bogey and two holes later, his first double bogey. He birdied No. 15 and parred out the last holes to finish round two to tie for 26th with a 1-over 71 — the same score as former Illini Steve Stricker. Despite dropping 23 spots down the leaderboard, Charlie’s overall score of a 3-under was enough for him to make the cut. Speith, at a 5-over 147, and Wake For-
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est’s Zalatoris did not. “Charlie, in his first PGA event, making the cut is a remarkable performance,” Bill Linneman, the Director of Rules and competitions for the Wisconsin Golf Association, said. Linneman was one of several people who watched Danielson burn through the Wisconsin high school golf circuit. Charlie was making his family, friends and Wisconsin — and Illinois — proud by making the cut, but his scores continued to drop. *** He finished out the tournament with a 5-over 289, and his drive accuracy 35.71 was almost half of his second-high average. He shot a 2-over 73 in the third round — his drives averaged 10 yards shorter than they did in the previous round — and added a 6-over 77 in the fourth round. “If you ask him, he might be disappointed in his performance after he made the cut,” Linneman said. Rod Lidenberg, a PGA master professional who teaches in Chaska, Minnesota, 90 minutes away from the Danielson home, said he thinks the course conditions in the latter rounds affected Charlie’s play.
It rained on the Riviera Country Club a day before the tournament, which can cause the ball to roll on the grass more than average. Four-straight days of 60-degree and sunny weather dried out the course and the ball stuck to the kukuya grass, which “wraps around the ball like a bird’s nest,” Lidenberg said. Regardless of Charlie’s results, Linneman, who told Small Charlie was “a winner” before college, said he thinks Charlie is on his way to playing in the PGA tour on a consistent basis. “If he keeps improving in the pace that he has, could certainly be one of the top50 players in the world,” Linneman said. Even though Casey couldn’t go to the tournament, she called and texted her parents for updates on Charlie. She followed PGA Tour social media accounts and relayed the news to her friends at Stanford. “It was so fun to brag about him,” she said. “We got a lot of support from our hometown … I got to tell my teammates, like, ‘Oh yeah, the dude in the PGA event. Yeah, that’s my brother out there.’”
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Average person walking vs. Dylan Lafond Running Illinois Men’s Track athlete Dylan Lafond set the school record in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters this season. = 100 meters
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Kevin is forced to try some new things KEVIN MCCARTHY Illini columnist
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osh Whitman took my job. To say I’m disappointed that I didn’t get the job would be an understatement. I feel worse for the fans who wanted me in office. I know you’re disappointed, Illinois. For that, I am truly sorry. If the University wasn’t going to hire me, I think Josh Whitman was the next best choice. I waxed poetic about Whitman’s introductory press conference in my column last week. He’s the man. Since I had planned on accepting the athletic director job, I have been working to clear my schedule. Now, I have plenty of free time on my hands. I wanted to update my faithful readers on my life. Here are a few endeavors I’m considering now that both the athletic director and head football coach positions have been filled.
Try out for the football team Bill Cubit is going to want me to play quarterback, obviously. My 6-foot3 frame makes me an ideal pocket passer. Not to mention, I can run like a gazelle. This dual-threat capability makes me a nightmare for opposing defenses. It will be more difficult to find a position for me defensively, but I know that Coach is going to want me to play both sides of the ball. I’d have to gain 100 pounds to play defensive line and that doesn’t seem healthy. Maybe I’ll just stick to playing quarterback and returning kickoffs. I could be the next Devin Hester.
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If Donald Trump can do it, so can I. Don’t tell me that I have to meet the age requirement. Haven’t you heard? You only need to meet two out of the three presidential requirements these days. Since I’ve lived in the ol’ USA for 14 years and am a naturalized citizen, I’m good to go. I hope you overly sensitive children can realize that last part was a joke.
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Look, the athletic department figured me out. I was extremely unqualified to coach the football team or be the athletic director. I
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New Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on Feb. 18. couldn’t fool them. I think I could scoot through for a while in the chancellor role before anyone realizes that I have no idea what the hell I’m doing. Who knows what a chancellor even does? I’m sure they do a lot of “chancelling” — that’s not even a word, but I would bet they do it. I can do that too.
Learn how to fold a fitted sheet I just really like that commercial that’s out right now about this. But, seriously, I do want to know how. Please let me know — tweet, email or communicate with me via carrier pigeon — if you have any tips.
Start preparing myself to apply to be the head men’s basketball coach John Groce can only afford one more bad year before he gets the hook. When that time comes, I’ll be ready. I think the basketball team needs a coach with a little more hair. The entire athletic department needs more hair. Between Whitman, Cubit and Groce — that’s a lot of shiny heads. As far as actual reasons why I deserve the job: for now, I’ll say this. I used to fill up water bottles for the good players on my sophomore basketball team. I know what it takes to be a winner on the hardwood.
Figure out why professors are goofy dressers What’s with the patches on the sport coat? The tweed blazer was enough, I don’t think you need reinforcements for your elbows. Why are you wearing a beret? A scarf? It’s 60 degrees outside. Professors have dressed like weirdos for ages, it’s time to figure out why. This is dissertation material.
Get jacked It’s clear that I was discriminated against for my lack of muscles in the athletic director selection. I can’t say that I blame the current administration. Josh Whitman is totally ripped and I look like a beanstalk. The athletic department should’ve branded his presser: “Welcome to the Josh Whitman Gun Show.” Since you cannot buy pythons like those at the pet shop, I need to start hitting the gym. I’m going to ask Whitman for a copy of his training regimen. If that job ever opens up again, I need to be yoked.
Start writing romantic poetry I’m just kidding.
Become more sarcastic I really think that this is an area of my writing that I could improve. I’m so serious all the time. I never mock anyone, and I don’t make snide remarks — that’s just not me. But maybe, just maybe, I could be a wee bit more sarcastic.
Get a better mug shot taken My old one was horrible. In fact, two of my dear aunties used to constantly harass me about it. Then, I got a new one taken which was equally bad. I’m now on mug shot No. 3. We’ll see how this one goes over with my fans.
Closing thoughts To be perfectly honest, I’m completely content with just writing columns. Although it would’ve been nice to get the AD job, I couldn’t have done that gig in my underwear. That’s probably the best part of my current job.
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Nielsen and Blackburn baseball’s go-to guys BY COLE HENKE ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Illinois baseball team was down 1-0 against Tulane on Sunday when head coach Dan Hartleb pulled starting pitcher Andrew Mamlic with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Hartleb called on senior left-handed pitcher J.D. Nielsen to work a lefty-lefty matchup. Nielsen continued to work his way through the No. 19 Tulane lineup for two more innings, giving up one run on two hits. By the bottom of the ninth, the Illini had taken a 5-2 lead, setting up senior RHP Nick Blackburn to take over
for Nielsen and pick up the save. Blackburn needed only nine pitches to shut down the Green Waves, securing an Illini win. Illinois opponents will get used to seeing that NielsenBlackburn one-two punch. Illini pitching coach Drew Dickinson said Nielsen and Blackburn will be coming out of the bullpen all season, but the two are interchangeable between the closer and setup man roles. “Neither one is a starting role guy,” Dickinson said. “They are it. Our season goes as those guys in the back of our bullpen. When it hits the main stage, it’s definitely
those two guys. It’s great to have two seniors who have been in the thick of it and have that experience.” Blackburn has fit into a bullpen role since he was a freshman. Blackburn made six starts during his first year in an Illinois jersey, but Dickinson said he didn’t have the arm to eat up innings. Blackburn would start off throwing in the low 90’s his freshman year, but after a few innings he’d be sitting in the mid-80’s. Before the 2015 season, the Illini coaching staff changed Nielsen’s arm slot. He now throws a submarine-style pitch — a mechanical change
has given the Illini bullpen a new weapon. “No left-hander can hit J.D. It’s impossible,” Dickinson said. “The guy gave up two hits last year in like 50 at bats against lefties last season.” Having a LHP and RHP at the backend of the bullpen can give Dickinson a strategic edge against opposing hitters. “When J.D. comes into the game in the seventh or eighth inning, they will pinch hit all of their right handers for their left handers, and he will still get them out,” Blackburn said. “Then when I come into the game in the ninth, I face all righties, which I am a little
bit more comfortable with.” Blackburn said it is nice to have somebody that can pick him up if he is having an off day, and vice versa. He struggled in Friday’s game, giving up four runs and the game to Tulane in the bottom of the 10th. Dickinson saw Sunday’s game as teaching moment for the rest of his bullpen, and Blackburn was his example. “The best thing for me as a pitching coach is if you have a bad game the best thing to do is to get back out there immediately,” Dickinson said. “And to put him back out there in the same scenario, up 5-2 in a close out situation — it was
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almost déjà vu-ish — it tells my bullpen that just because you have a bad game doesn’t mean you’re being shut down.” Nielsen and Blackburn will be Illinois’ go-to guys at the end of the game all season. Dickinson will decide which one closes out games on a game-to-game basis, which Blackburn does not mind. “It is fine by me,” Blackburn said. “We have nine innings of baseball to get through. It doesn’t really matter who pitches when. It is one big job for the whole staff.”
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Hockey looks to finish regular season with series sweep the ice this weekend for their final home series of the year, coming off of a one-and-done showing at the CSCHL tournament.
BY LUCAS WRIGHT STAFF WRITER
The Illinois hockey team is looking for a win. The Illini will take
Fourth-seeded Illinois fell to the fifth-seeded Robert Morris Eagles in the opening round on Friday and have had a long week to think about the loss. “It’s not a good feeling, getting knocked out in that first game at conference,” said captain John Olen. “I think everybody’s kind of dialed back now and gearing up for the national tournament. Everybody‘s been more serious and ready to go.” Before the Illini head to the national tournament for their opening round matchup with Syracuse, they have the opportunity to get back to their winning ways this weekend at home. Illinois hosts Indiana Tech Friday and Saturday, with a chance to fix
some key issues before nationals. “We have to fix our consistency and being able to play 60 minute games,” Olen said. “We can’t let teams get back into the game and beat us in the end. We just have to be defensively sound and produce offensively.” Regardless of how the players feel, the weekend’s matchup will have a different vibe. The Illinois seniors will be taking the ice for a final time in front of their home crowd at the “Big Pond,” and the games are sure to have some extra emotions involved. Whether the emotions are positive or negative depends on how the Illini adjust from last weekend’s disappointing conference finish. Head coach Nick Fab-
brini said this weekend will be the perfect time for Illinois to get it together before nationals. “I feel like it was a little bit of a wake-up call not even winning a game (at conference)” Fabbrini said. “I feel like that could give us a little extra jump here at home and could help us end the regular season the right way. We’re really gearing up for next week, and that’s our ultimate prize.” Even though the Illini are already looking past Indiana Tech, the senior weekend matchup will not be a cakewalk. The Warriors come into the weekend showdown with a 21-13-2 record on the season, including a winning record on the road. Indiana Tech narrowly missed a spot in the national tournament
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1012 W. Clark, U.
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519 E. Green, C.
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