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Higher education needed to fill skilled job deficit BY MEGAN JONES STAFF WRITER
Postsecondary credentials are now required to enter the middle class, according to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. As 140,000 high-skilled jobs go unfi lled in Illinois each year, Gov. Pat Quinn pushes 60 percent of the state population to hold postsecondary credentials or a degree by 2025. However, officials at the University question how to face these challenges as state funding continues to decline steadily. Following World War II, the United States saw massive growth in postsecondary education. Now, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s 2012 report, the U.S. ranks 14th in the world in the percentage of 25 to 34-year-olds with higher education. The odds
that someone will obtain higher education if their parents do not have a secondary education are 29 percent, which is the lowest among the countries ranked by the organization. “We need to make sure higher education does not become an opportunity only for the elite and wealthy families,� said Abbas Aminmansour, Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Faculty Advisory Council chair and member of the Urbana-Champaign Senate’s Senate Executive Committee. “We also need to make sure more high school graduates are college ready, pursue postsecondary education and finish their programs.� Harry Berman, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, said in contrast to years past, it’s very difficult to have a middle class life-
style on the earnings that a high school graduate would receive. “For people from low income families, it can be a challenge for them to move up because they need a postsecondary credential to do so,� Berman said. “This does not necessarily mean they need a four-year degree though. There are many certificates and programs available as well. Students need a credential in order to live a satisfactory and economically stable life.� Charles Tucker, vice provost for Undergraduate Education and Innovation at the University, said this is something the University has believed to be necessary for a long time. “Our charge is to educate the children of working class people,� Tucker said. “If you were having this conversation at a high-end private school, they
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Earnings, employment increase with education level While some may question the debt that comes with a college degree, Illinois Board of Higher Education executive director Harry Berman says the higher salaries of a degree provide students a chance to pay back that debt. A 2013 study by College Board, relying on 2011 U.S. Census Bureau data, shows that earnings and employment increase with education level.
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might view their admission a little different, but it’s the mission of the University to educate people broadly across all kinds of backgrounds.� According to the White House Office of the Press Secretary, average tuition at a public four-
year college has increased by more than 250 percent over the last three decades, while typical family income grew by 16 percent. Some degrees may or may not allow students to pay off their student loans, said Nicholas Bur-
bules, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership. He explained that going into $100,000 worth of debt as an engineer is offset by a six-figure starting salary.
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Big Ten and UI rank 1st in producing CFOs BY JULIANNE MICOLETA
The Big Ten is America’s premier conference in producing chief fi nancial offi cers, according to a report from executive search fi rm Crist|Kolder Associates, and with 15 sitting CFOs, the University is ranked No. 1 out of all other universities in the world. The study was part of Crist|Kolder Associates’s annual Volatility Report, which looks at the backgrounds and measures the turnover of C-Suite executives in a portfolio of America’s leading companies. It examined the educational backgrounds of 602 sitting CFOs as of Aug. 1, 2013. It found that 69 of the CFOs at companies listed in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 — annual lists of the most profitable corporations in the
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types of resident advisers and multicultural advocates, Coyer and Runnells said they try to ask very specific questions in the interviews to help bring forth the qualities that make a good hall leader. Coyer said they look for people who are “trainable� and have a passion for the job, which should be shown through in the interview. “I think we can tell when someone is really invested and they want the job for the right reasons,� Coyer said. Good time management skills are also a big part of the job for both resident advisers and mul-
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dent directors, program directors and area coordinators alongside current resident advisers. Residence hall director Nathan Runnells said he looks for people who are involved in the residence hall and who are leaders, along with people with good organizational skills and a passion for social justice. “A thing that students think a lot is that there is a cookie cutter RA,� resident director Sarah Coyer said. “This is not because all of our residents are different, so we need a variety of staff members to connect with all the residents that we have. It’s more about being yourself and showing us what you bring to the table.� Because there can be many
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When Media senior Justin Averill was a freshman, he had a tough time adjusting to college. Averill eventually overcame this, and he credits his success to the influence of the resident adviser on his floor. “She made me feel really comfortable living at school, and she was always there for me,� Averill said. “Starting off here I really didn’t have that many friends. She was my first friend.� Because of this influence, Averill is in his third year of being an resident adviser, and he said he loves the positive influence he can have on his residents. “I had one resident at the end
of (last) year that came up to me and was like, ‘You helped me so much, I was going to go home,’ and it just feels great that I can be a resource to help them,� Averill said. The process of applying to be an resident adviser or multicultural advisor is underway. This past weekend, applicants completed phase two of the threephase selection process. After filling out an online application as the first phase of the process, students attended an information session and panel to learn more about the positions. The third phase, the formal interviews, begins in November. Applicants are interviewed by professional staff such as resi-
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Urbana City Council debates installation of new digital billboards federal legislatures that prohibit images that blink, fl ash, slide, scroll or show video. “It has to be an instant transition (between images),� said Cain Kiser, real estate manager at Adams Outdoor Advertising. City Planning Manager Robert Myers said that under city ordinances, Urbana only has room for seven new billboards to be constructed. He also warned the council that once the billboards go up, it would be difficult for the city to have them removed.
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Adams Outdoor Advertising is hoping that the Urbana City Council will pass an ordinance allowing them to replace a few traditional billboards with more modern, digital ones. Under the new ordinance, Adams Outdoor Advertising would be able to construct digital displays that promote businesses in 10-second increments. The board’s 300-square-foot displays would be subject to safety guidelines imposed by state and
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Urbana resident Scotty Dossett voiced concerns about digital billboards to the City Council on Oct. 14. Dossett said he was skeptical about “what kind of foot in the door� Adams Outdoor Advertising was looking for. He also expressed concerns about corporate infl uence on the City Council and the impact these signs would have on motorists. “We lost somebody on campus last week, and I know that wasn’t related to anything like this, but I’m really concerned
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Fun and creativity energize this year. Your muse for talents and romance blesses you this spring and summer and could carry you to distant shores. Expand boundaries, and explore new flavors. Share your expression. Embrace a golden opportunity. Partnerships grow, and a rise in romantic status follows the spring eclipse. Enjoy abundance. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
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HIGHER 140,000 high-skilled unfilled jobs More than 140,000 highskilled jobs are unfilled within the state of Illinois, according to Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, because workers lack the necessary skills for these jobs. “This reflects national trends that, in many areas, there are not enough students going into a certain field,” Burbules said. Brian Neighbors, the Career Center’s senior assistant director, said most of the increasing job openings are in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. “For me, I would like to see the breakdown of 140,000,” Neighbors said. “We know from similar reports that there are companies who cannot find employees for high-skilled positions. We see it a lot with engineering, where there is not enough computer science students on this campus to fill every job posting.” In fall 2008, more than 5,000 undergraduates were enrolled in the College of Engineering, compared with the 7,112 undergraduates currently enrolled, according to the University’s Division of Management Information. “We are a big producer of graduates with STEM degrees in comparison to our peers,” Tucker said. At the University, he said, the computer science department is filled with international students. Last year, President Barack Obama loosened visa requirements for international students so they have more of an opportunity to come and study. “This is the history of this country. Some believe domestic jobs should be filled by domestic students, but they are not being filled, and this is part of the American tradition,” Burbules said. “It’s good for the country and this University in particular because we have a large number of international students.” Quinn recently announced a “Get Skills to Work” coalition, making Illinois the first in the nation to join GE’s training partnership. The collaborative program teams together community colleges and manufacturers to train veterans for indemand careers. They will locate employers who want to hire returning veterans and provide the training needed for high-skilled jobs. “Advanced manufacturing plays an undeniably important role in the U.S. economy, and we need to ensure that today’s workforce can meet tomorrow’s demands in order to maintain America’s competitive edge in the industry,” said Russell Stokes, GE Transportation’s CEO, in a press release.
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ADVISER ticultural advocates, she added. Many resident advisers are balancing their responsibilities with another job, clubs, academics and personal relationships. “It’s like you’re juggling,” Averill said. “You just don’t know what’s coming and what’s going, and you’ve got to plan appropriately.” Along with the responsibilities of planning programs and upholding community standards, one of the biggest roles for resident advisers and multicultural advocates in the halls is building a community, Runnells said. “It’s definitely the aspect of community building and trying to bring people together to create a community based around shared interests, as well as a community of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, which
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CFO programs in the nation,” said Larry DeBrock, dean of the College of Business. Jon Davis, department head of accounting at the University, said the Big Ten’s No. 1 ranking can be attributed to the fact that the University and Indiana University, which has 14 sitting CFOs, have highly ranked accounting programs. However, Davis notes that the College of Business’s curriculum is what sets the University apart from other institutions. “Our focus, to a large extent, is on more real business problems as opposed to just learning things out of a textbook,” Davis said. “We focus on things like business judgment, teamwork, critical thinking and dealing with ambiguous situations.” Davis adds that the college’s curriculum is also tailored in a way that develops students to be leaders in the business field. “We develop skills and abilities that will lend itself well to real situations as opposed to more technical aspects of accounting,” Davis said. “We give students the skill-set that people in the C-Suite need to
“60 by 25” goal Quinn issued a call to state education leaders to develop strategies to ensure that 60 percent of the state’s residents will hold college-level credentials or certificates by 2025. “It’s a big challenge for higher education, and it’s important to remember that a goal like that involves a full spectrum of education institutions from flagship campuses like ours to community colleges,” Tucker said. Neighbors warns that while the goal makes sense, it may increase the number of unemployed college graduates. “If the 140,000 high-skilled jobs involved getting a college degree, then that goal would make sense,” Neighbors said. “But if those high-skilled jobs are specific to a degree and an industry, then just having more people get a college degree might not do anything.”
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BILLBOARD Records Division shows no correlation between the installation of digital billboards at an intersection and the number of accidents. The signs in Champaign are set up with ambient light sensors so that the intensity of the light emitted from the billboards adjusts according to the conditions outside. “If it’s noon on a sunny day, (the display) is going to be at its brightest ... (so that the billboard) is not washed out by the sun,” Kiser said. “And as the sun goes down, it will dim.” Mike Madigan, Ward 6, said he was in support of allowing digital billboards in Urbana, as it would improve business operations. He also urged city council to consider the community benefit of making an agreement with Adams Outdoor Advertising to display public service announcements.
“Any type of public service announcements that we would like to make ... we can require,” he said. John Hecker, president of the Champaign County Crime Stoppers, defended the signs in a Sept. 17 letter addressed to community members. “Adams Outdoor Advertising has been instrumental in the promotion of our organization throughout Champaign-Urbana,” he wrote. “With the recent shootings in north Champaign, the names and photos of the suspects were shown on the digital displays to assist in the apprehension of the suspects.” Urbana currently does allow for digital signs to be used on an on-premise basis. Myers advised that if city council were to allow digital billboards, they would likely have to update ordinances concerning on-premise digital signs as well.
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Higher education struggles to prove merit Students and their families now hold an increased responsibility when it comes to college funding, Berman said. “We are relying more and more on tuition and many students are finishing their degrees in a heavy amount of debt,” Burbules said. “At a certain point, that price point will be undesirable for students to incur.” Berman said the average student graduates with $26,000 of debt. However, he compares this price to a loan someone would take out to buy a new car. “We are concerned with student debt, but we also have to recognize that the problem is even worse for those who go to college and do not gain degrees,” Berman said. “Then you not only have student debts, you also have no degree. Most with degrees can repay the debt in a reasonable time.” Tucker said though the University does not hold firm data on graduate employment rates, he believes graduates from this campus are doing much better in comparison to others nationwide. “While unemployment is not something you’d expect after receiving a degree, over time those with degrees will do better than those without,” Berman said. Aminmansour said higher education improves people’s career opportunities and their quality of life. In addition, higher education has numerous positive societal impacts. “It’s a win-win situation. But in order to accomplish this goal, we need to make sure higher education is affordable and accessible to qualified students,” Aminmansour said. “With the continued reduction for state support for universities and colleges and reduced financial support such as MAP, we will face difficulties accomplishing this goal.”
Megan can be reached at majones5@dailyillini.com. sometimes can be a challenge which I think is a fascinating challenge,” said Gregory Fabray, a freshman in Engineering who is applying to be an resident adviser. With all of these prized qualities, Coyer hopes that the resident advisers and multicultural advocates can be role models for positive behavior and build a community where residents feel safe. By doing this and creating a safe, strong community, Coyer hopes the residents can learn from their resident advisers and multicultural advocates and keep their communities strong even outside the residence halls. “We talk about teaching people ... (things) that they will take with them for the rest of their lives and being a good community member is something we hope they take away with them for the rest of their lives,” Coyer said.
Miranda can be reached at mwhollo2@dailyillini.com. have and that, to some significant extent, is reflected in our ranking.” DeBrock said the high ranking is also largely because of the students that the college attracts. “I think that other programs are good,” DeBrock said. “They’re just not as good as us. It is very competitive to get into the school, and we have many departments that are in the top 10 of national rankings.” Adrianne Gimenez, freshman in Business, said the college’s reputation is what drew her to come to the University. “I did a lot of research on the business program here,” Gimenez said. “I took a look at the successes of it here compared to other schools, and ultimately I felt that Illinois’s business school was a perfect mix of a strong education and available opportunities.” Davis said it is no surprise that the University is one of the highest CFO-producing school because of its students. “When we have amazing students here that means we are going to have amazing graduates,” he said.
Julianne can be reached at micolet2@dailyillini.com.
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Illinois corn prices finally dropping After years of sky-high corn prices, lower prices good news for cattlemen BY SOPHIA SOPUCH STAFF WRITER
After two years of carrying the burden of elevated feed costs, Illinois cattlemen now see a decrease in corn prices. Elevated corn costs can be attributed to a massive drought that has swept across the state for over two years, as well as a constantly high demand for ethanol. For Illinois cattlemen, the rise in corn costs has especially affected the price of cattle feed. “In the last five years, corn prices have shifted upwards,” said Travis Meteer, a University beef extension educator. “Previous to the ethanol era, we lived in a world of cheap corn prices.” The creation of ethanol developed a new market for corn; when the demand for corn went up, so did its cost. In the last two years, a massive drought has caused record-high feed costs, Meteer said. The drought was the worst to hit western Illinois since the 1930s. No matter the size of the cattle farm, the elevated feed costs have affected everyone, he added. “Let’s say you go to the grocery store, and five years ago bread was a dollar a loaf, but this time when you go, it’s three dollars a loaf,” Meteer said as an example. “For a family of six, it’s going to affect them a bit more, but everyone is still going to have to buy groceries at an elevated price.”
Mitchell said. However, even when the corn yield is low, the animals still have to be fed. The drought became a problem for Mitchell’s family when they had Last year, a bushel of corn, to start feeding their cows corn which is about 56 pounds, cost they could have sold, he said. between $7 and $8 because of the “Even though you’re not buypoor crop yield, Meteer said. This ing as much feed, you’re still losyear, farmers have had a much ing out on crops you could have better yield, causing corn pric- sold,” Mitchell said. es to drop between $4 and $5, Unlike other local farmers, Meteer said. Mitchell’s family cannot allow But this lowered corn price their cattle to graze on harvested isn’t necessarily ideal. Farm- fields because of their restrictive milking scheders have consequently been ule. The cows looki ng for are milked two to three times and using other alternatives, a day, which Meteer said. doesn’t allow “In an effort for the extra to save their transportation feed, cattlemen that would come have been using with bringing their harvested them out to the corn fields as an fields. opportunity to “You can do WILLIAM HAAS feed their catthat with beef, JUNIOR IN ACES tle,” he added. but it’s not really a feasible Aaron Mitchell, a senior in option for dairy ACES, grew up on a dairy farm. cows. Beef cows, all they do is Currently, the Mitchell’s are eat and lay down,” Mitchell said. milking about 120 cows, but own Still, there are other alternaaround 250. His family feeds all tives for feeding cows besides of their cows a total mixed ration, having them graze on harvestor TMR. ed fields. The TMR consists of corn “There are farms that feed silage, haylage, dry hay and corn their cows bakery waste or bigluten, among other things. Usu- products of ethanol. In Califorally, when a farm has both crops nia, I’ve seen them feed citrus and animals, part of the crop is pulp to their cows,” Mitchell said. designated to feed the animals William Haas, a junior in and the other part is often meant ACES, has been showing cattle to be sold for ethanol production, since he was 8 years old.
“Last year a lot of farmers only got by due to the fact they had insurance.”
“The higher quality the feed, the better the animal will look,” he said. Haas, like Mitchell, experienced a more difficult year in 2012. Typically, Haas would pay $400 per ton of feed, which feeds two calves for a month. But last year the Purina feed he preferred to buy cost up to $700 per ton. When cattlemen can’t afford the feed for their cattle, they are likely to sell them before they are market ready. These “cull cows” cost around 55 cents less per pound than their market ready counterparts. “Last year a lot of farmers only got by due to the fact they had insurance,” he said. Despite the poor conditions incurred by the drought, cattlemen continue to seek out alternatives to paying the price for elevated feed. The good news, Meteer said, is with the effects of the drought subsiding, the prices of feed should continue to drop. Haas cited President Barack Obama’s speech, which he gave when he reopened the government on Thursday, where he urged legislators to reconsider farm policy and provide farmers with a better security blanket. “One of the reasons I’m so passionate about educating people on agriculture is because it’s our livelihood. If we put a black top over corn and soybeans fields, where will we get the resources we need to survive?” Haas said.
Sophia can be reached at sopuch2@dailyillini.com.
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Yongfei Ci waved his right to a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty Tuesday on the charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in connec-
tion with the Sept. 30 death of University student Mengchen Huang. Ci sat in silence during the hearing, only speaking to signify that he understood his right to a preliminary hearing and that he wished to waive it.
A preliminary hearing would have meant that either a judge or magistrate would review the case to determine whether there was enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial. Ci’s case will proceed directly to pretrial. The pretrial hearing will set
the procedures for the rest of the trial. The pretrial for Ci’s case is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. in courtroom C at the Champaign County Courthouse.
Eli can be reached at ejmurra2@dailyillini.com.
First day of same-sex marriage causes confusion in N.J. BY REBECCA BAKER MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Whether the first day of same-sex marriage in New Jersey was a joyous celebration or a heartbreaking disappointment depended on location and the presence of a sympathetic ear. In Hawthorne, Jeff Gardner was able to say “I do” to Ari Lash, his partner of 13 years, on Monday after he showed the proper paperwork to a Passaic County judge, who waived the state’s 72-hour waiting period for nuptials. A judge in Bergen County dashed the hopes of high school sweethearts Sophie Papanikolaou and Teri Noel of Fair Lawn, however, telling them they didn’t meet the legal requirements and had to wait until Thursday to make
their long relationship a legal marriage. “I’m frustrated, I’m furious, I’m hurt,” Papanikolaou said. “We expected a rubber stamp. We’ve been together 34 years. Why would he (the judge) give a flying leap?” Confusion over how New Jersey’s marriage laws apply to gay couples seemed to be the key problem as municipal officials and eager couples tried to make sense of it all. As of Thursday there was no gay marriage in New Jersey. On Friday there was, after the state Supreme Court rejected Gov. Chris Christie’s request to hold off on allowing same-sex marriages while his administration appealed a lowercourt ruling. The registrars and clerks, who
faced the first applicants Monday morning, seemed to be waiting for instructions from the state that never came. They were left to improvise when couples showed up asking to get married. “We’re operating under a lot of assumptions here,” said Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood’s health supervisor. “The state has not contacted us with any specifics on forms or protocols. We’re just figuring the process is going to be the same.” The Ridgewood Health Department fielded several calls Monday morning from couples asking specific questions about the process and rumors that the 72-hour waiting period between getting a license and getting married had been waived. Officials there said they had yet to receive a single
email from the state registrar’s office since Friday, when the governor’s office announced it would not challenge the Supreme Court decision. In Clifton, four same-sex couples applied for marriage licenses in the city clerk’s office Monday. One couple, Aida and Deborah Cubano, were all smiles while answering application questions from Clerk Nancy Ferrigno. The Cubanos entered into a civil union 10 years ago in Vermont, an arrangement they say is a frequent source of confusion among family members and on forms where the only options for marital status are “single” or “married.” “It will be nice to say, ‘Yes, we’re married, yes, she’s my wife,’ and leave it at that,” Aida Cubano said.
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BOB ENGLEHART THE HARTFORD COURANT
E D I TO RIAL Eight-week courses can be a blessing or a curse depending on individual intent
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you’re trying to cram a month’s worth of course material into one night of studying before an exam, you’re just the typical University student. And if you’re cramming a semester’s worth of course material into just a few weeks, you’re probably enrolled in a University favorite: half-term or eight-week classes. If you intended to take one of these classes, you’re likely already enrolled; second-half courses began on Monday. Eight-week courses range from the 100-level, such as LER 100, Introduction to Labor Studies, to advancedlevel courses such as ACE 398, Food Marketing and Behavior. This diversity is not confined to course options, but extends to the rigor of courses as well. Initially, taking an eight-week course may seem like the most brilliant idea ever to the cohort of procrastinating University students: nobody telling you what to do with your time, minimal face-to-face interaction, not much monitoring of students’ progress and all the time in the world — or so you think. But, of course, there are two sides to every story. Students may also enroll in eight-week courses because they need more flexibility in their packed schedules, or perhaps they are taking on a part-time job or research internship. Essentially, it’s the student’s intent in taking an eight-week course that determines whether these courses fulfill their purpose: to allow and compensate for additional time needs in students’ schedules. The Editorial Board has come to the consensus (or lack thereof) that eightweek courses are neither beneficial nor useless in and of themselves, but rather it is students’ intent in taking the course that determines whether it becomes beneficial or useless. That being said, we’d like to offer a few insights into the deep, dark world of eight-week courses and how to succeed in them. Recognize that eight-week courses are not all online classes, and not all online classes are eight-week courses. Think about it this way: If your schedule is packed all day, take an eight-week course online to avoid taking time to physically be in the classroom. And if you’re horrible at managing your own time, then take a standard eight-week course that has a predetermined time to be in the classroom. Manage your time appropriately. Regardless of whether the course is entirely online or face-to-face, the course is compacted, meaning that it covers the same amount of material in a semester-long course in a shorter time period. Because most eight-week courses meet only one or two times per week, it’s important to evenly distribute your workload throughout the week. Otherwise, you’ll be faced with learning the course material and taking an exam on it all within just a few days of one another. Identify your eight-week course’s structure, since this often differs from a semester-long course. Many eightweek courses are centered on meeting deadlines. Because the classes often meet less frequently, instructors often use multiple interfaces: Compass 2g for lectures, Moodle for assignments, software that comes with the course textbook, etc. Therefore, you should keep tabs on where each of your assignments are due, and if there is more than one platform for the course. Take a look at the grading structure too; sometimes overall point values are less but compensated for by placing a large weight on major assignments. Eight-week courses can be the key to getting ahead and expanding your schedule, but they can also be one of the easiest ways to slack off and get lost in the fast-paced nature of these courses. Whether these classes are effective is entirely determined by the individual. Do you need the extra time in your schedule? Do you learn better face-to-face? Can you manage and organize your time? They really are what you make of them.
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Homecoming approaches once again — actually for the 103rd time, to be exact. As we work our way through the week, it continues to be full of non-stop events. From the visiting University alumni and the “Harlem Shake� guy at Foellinger Auditorium to free food, parades, pep rallies and more, what’s not to love? To put it into perspective, the University’s homecoming is essentially like your high school homecoming on steroids. Plus much fewer grind trains.
While Johnny Depp has been off the Hollywood radar lately, it doesn’t mean he is off of our babe-dar. (Sigh, it was worth an effort.) Although we can’t say the blond hair he sported at the London Film Festival last Saturday did him any justice. It was always that dark, rugged and edgy look of his that kept guys and girls everywhere swooning — so maybe blonds don’t have more fun. But hey, it’s Johnny Depp. He could have dyed his hair green and he would still be one of the hottest 50 year olds out there.
If we had $100,000 to spend frivolously, it would be spent on the following in no particular order: McDonald’s breakfast, chocolate, more chocolate, beer, repeat. But apparently not all individuals are as intelligent as us, because one 33-year-old dude paid $100,000 in plastic surgery to look like Justin Bieber. We know what you’re thinking: Bieber is so hot. Please, for our sake, don’t let this guy win the lottery. We don’t need any more middle-aged men trying to pull a “Back to the Future� on their faces. There’s only room for one Bruce Jenner in this country.
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Forget the pumpkin spice lattes — it is never truly the fall season until our televisions are bombarded with Halloween movies. Saturday marked the first night of the much-anticipated “13 Nights of Halloween� on ABC Family. You would have to be lying or crazy if you said you didn’t love watching the slew of Tim Burton movies and some of the other classics like “The Goonies,� “Teen Wolf,� and “Hocus Pocus.� Granted, we will still have to switch back over to Disney Channel to catch our other favorite, “Halloweentown.� (If you like the second or third ones better, you’re being judged.)
Highlights from this week’s most useless headlines: 1. “Kim Kardashian’s Short Shorts Have Returned� Good. Because let us tell you, we were really, REALLY worried. Forget the baby she just had, these are Kim’s legs we’re talking about. #priorities 2. “Britney Spears and David Lucado Watch Her Sons’ Soccer Game� Shame on you, Britney. Being a parent? Supporting your children? What blasphemy! If real people make these headlines, then we can give it a shot, too: “Britney’s back attending her son’s soccer game, bitch� and “Oops, she went to her son’s soccer game again.� 3. “Beyonce Poses Nude In A Hammock� We wonder how creative copy writers can get if she posed nude in other places. BREAKING: “Beyonce Strips Down In Shower.� Where we would respond: “OMG TWINS.�
Yesterday morning it was 32 degrees. Yeah. Welcome to Champaign-Urbana, folks. Where the weather fluctuates almost as much as the expected date of Alma Mater’s return. Here are some things to do while you pout: 1. Wrap yourself up in a blanket and tell yourself you won’t get up until you REALLY need something — like pizza. 2. Put on a movie and pretend that you wouldn’t rather be at the bars reacquainting yourself with your good friend, Jack D. 3. Complain about how cold it is and how you aren’t going to class — and then go to class. 4. Put on a sweater and pretend you’re one of those strange, hipster sweater-weather people. 5. Buy a heater.
In an academic rut? Try these campus study spots KATE CULLEN Opinions columnist
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you settle into your room for a quiet night of studying, your roommate starts cranking music for an impromptu dance party. You try to drown it out, but somehow get roped into the dancing distraction and burn so many calories that you convince yourself it’s time for a snack. That was your exercise for the day and you deserve it. You start to wander back to the overwhelming pile of books that is silently beckoning your name, but then there’s your bed — fluffy and inviting. You decide there’s no harm in laying down to study, so you transport your materials to the delightful comfort of your pillows and before you know it you’re passed out, dead asleep only to wake up to an angry alarm clock the next morning without any studying accomplished. This is a scene every college student is all too familiar with. Fortunately for college students,
there is a cure. And that cure is a library, or any quiet space meant for studying. I happen to be a library connoisseur, and by that I mean I enjoy going to libraries even when I don’t have anything to study for. So here is a breakdown of my favorite study spots to help those inflicted with the procrastination disease. The go-to spot to study on campus is obviously the Undergraduate Library. With its central campus location and various seating options, it’s many students’ top place to study. Though the seats may not be the most comfortable in the world, the private cubicles on the lower level deter distractions by creating the optimal studying environment. The conveniently placed Espresso Royale on the main level doesn’t hurt either. The downside of the UGL is that you’re likely to run into friends and begin longwinded conversations about how stressed out you are. It takes a lot of self-control to avoid the busy main level and venture to the quiet floor below. This is a temptation
many cannot resist, which is why you may need a more secluded place like the next location. Many people do not utilize this next cozy corner, which happens to be one of my personal favorites. The Main Library is located directly across from the UGL and, in fact, they are connected by an underground tunnel. In addition to holding the main stacks, where you can find any book imaginable, it is also mostly silent and full of comfortable chairs that provide the optimal studying experience. The main hall is complete with rows of wooden tables and chairs creating a Hogwarts-like vibe that is sure to inspire even the most talented of procrastinators. This next location may seem like an unlikely candidate for upperclassmen, but that doesn’t prevent my friends from frequenting this freshmen-filled study area: the Ikenberry Commons. If you enjoy a little peoplewatching as you study, there is no place better than the Ike. Though it is part of the freshman dorms, many students return to the Ike long after they have lived in the
Six Pack because of the relaxed setting and numerous study rooms. The modern architecture, comfortable armchairs and decent amount of people-watching all add to the allure of the Ike as a prime study spot. If silence is your main priority and you don’t care about being somewhere aesthetically pleasing, then the Armory is the place for you. This is not a popular place to study, which only enhances its appeal because no one is there. You can have entire rooms to yourself because most people get lost upon entering. If you are willing to weave through the maze of classrooms, you are sure to find a quiet spot where you won’t be distracted and are sure to get all of your work done. With midterms in full swing, everyone on campus is sure to have assignments due and tests to study for. Hopefully studying in one of these places will save you from the comfy claws of your bed and help you to beat the procrastination bug.
Kate is a senior in LAS. She can be reached at cullen9@ dailyillini.com.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Don’t let winter keep you from being active DAVID ROTHMUND Contributing writer
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s the weather becomes colder, students pack away their swimming gear and take out their favorite boots and soft sweaters. With back-to-back midterms and a packed schedule, students may be inclined to enter hibernation mode. But more than 80 classes offered a week target different parts of the body, Campus Recreation’s Group Fitness program can help students maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the winter months. While the gym may be a daunting place, Campus Recreation assistant director Janet Kroencke said Campus Recreation’s Group Fitness classes provide safe, comfortable environments to work out in. Kroencke said Campus Recreation offers seven class options — which include cardiovascular, dance fitness, strength and water training and others. Participating in the program costs $7 for a single class, $50 for a semester and $90 for the academic year, Kroencke said. To provide an opportunity for students to learn about Campus Recreation programs, Kroencke said classes are free for students during the first
Information about Campus Recreation’s seven Group Fitness program classes: Class Option | Class | Fact: 1. Cardio | Body Combat | Martial arts-based exercises that works cardiovascular endurance and conditions the upper and lower body 2. Cycling | Cycle | Interval training and cardiovascular endurance training 3. Dance Fitness | Zumba | Simple dance moves that build cardiovascular endurance 4. High Intensity | R.I.P.P.E.D.| A combination of intervals,
week of each semester. Campus Recreation also offers “Bring Your Buddy for Free Week” during the middle of the semester, where students can bring their friends along to their fitness classes for free. Between having to fulfi ll academic responsibilities and maintaining and active social life, remembering to take care of your health is important, but may be put on the back-burner. Here’s a piece of advice to consider: If you can go out to the bars in cold weather, you can go to the gym. At some point, students need to tell themselves, “Enough is enough — I need to focus on myself.” That was point for me came during the spring semester of my junior year at the University. I realized I had one year before I’d be thrown into the real world to find a job and start the next chapter of my life. I only had a year left to take advantage of the University’s state-of-the-art workout facilities. Soon after this realization, I signed up to run the Christie Clinic Illinois Half Marathon and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. I knew that if I had a goal in mind, I would do whatever it took to reach the finish line. After running 13.1 miles last spring and 26.2 miles this fall, I have become motivated to try out Campus Recreation’s classes in an effort to stay active throughout my last year on campus.
plyometrics, power and endurance training to increase strength and cardiovascular conditioning 5. Mind/Body | Lyengar Yoga | Exercises that creates elasticity and strength that also work on postural alignment and breath control 6. Strength | Body Pump | Muscular endurance class that builds lean muscle mass 7. Water | Cardio H2O | Underwater cardiovascular strength exercises with little to no impact Source: Group Fitness Program Assistant Dan Maroun
Cycling is one of the most challenging but rewarding classes I’ve taken at the ARC. While I don’t like to sweat on a day-to-day basis, I love sweating at the gym because it is proof that I am challenging myself. Never go to the gym with the thought of, “If I start to sweat, people will judge me.” No matter what results you’re hoping for, always remember that working out should be a fun and enjoyable experience. Champaign-Urbana has a great MTD system that takes you directly to the ARC and CRCE. Even if it’s snowing outside, jump on the bus and make your way to a fitness class. Never be hesitant to try new things. As you pack away your fl ipflops, remember that you don’t have to “pack” on any extra weight just because the seasons are changing. Staying active and creating a healthier lifestyle is important; the sooner you start, the better. Though time may be limited because of school, taking the initiative to utilize the Campus Recreation Group Fitness classes and facilities is a great way to learn how to manage your time. Stop making excuses and set achievable goals throughout your time at the University.
David is a senior in LAS. He can be reached at rothmun2@ dailyillini.com.
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POOR EXCUSES 1. It’s too cold outside. 2. I feel out of place at the gym. 3. It’s daunting. 4. I don’t have the time. 5. I’m too busy. 6. I’m young and have plenty of time to be healthy later on. 7. I can’t afford it. 8. It’s boring. 9. It’s always crowded. 10. I don’t like going alone. 11. I’ll be judged. 12. I’ll start next week.
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Life in Color event canceled Ticket holders for canceled event to receive refunds DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
Life in Color, a paint party and electronic dance music concert previously known as Dayglow, has canceled their upcoming event that was scheduled for Nov. 9. According to a post on the LIC Champaign Facebook page on Friday, the event has been can-
celed “due to unforeseen logistical and production related issues.” Jeff Grant, the owner of Fluid Event Center, where the event was to be held, said he received a phone call on Oct. 15 from LIC, saying the event was canceled. He said that LIC considered postponing the event, but decided to cancel the event when they had trouble fi nding a replacement artist. According to the group’s Facebook page, all ticket holders will receive a refund. Hard copy tick-
et holders will be refunded on Wednesday at Firehaus between t 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. To receive a refund, ticket holders will need the hard copy of their ticket, the name of the individual they purchased it from and the amount it was purchased it for. LIC was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was postponed because of unfi nished construction at the Fluid Event Center. Grant said that the Fluid Event Center received certification last week for all of the previously needed inspections.
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Apple introduces iPad Air, Mavericks operating system BY JEREMY C. OWENS, PATRICK MAY AND TROY WOLVERTON MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. debuted its newest iPad models on Tuesday in time for the holiday shopping season, announcing a new name and thinner body for its full-sized tablet, dubbing it the iPad Air, and giving the iPad Mini its high-defi nition “Retina” display. Apple CEO Tim Cook bragged at Tuesday’s launch event that the iPad has surpassed 170 million sales since its 2010 introduction and accounts for more than 80 percent of tablet usage. But, he added, “This is just the beginning for iPad.” Cook then brought out marketing executive Phil Schiller to introduce the iPad Air, which weighs just 1 pound, the lightest full-sized tablet in the world, according to Schiller. The previous full-sized iPad weighed 1.4 pounds. The iPad Air, which has a starting price of $499, receives the same powerful 64-bit A7X processor that debuted in the new iPhone 5S. Schiller said the change will double processing and graphics performance from the previous iteration of the tablet computer. Apple will continue to sell the iPad 2 with a starting price of $399. The iPad Mini receives the Retina display that is already offered on full-sized iPads and some Mac products, and also receives Apple’s new 64-bit processor. The new screen arrives with a price bump for the iPad Mini, which will now start at $399; the previous iPad Mini started at $329, and it will
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Apple marketing executive Phil Schiller announces new iPad models Tuesday in San Francisco. The new iPads will debut Nov. 1. receive a $30 discount to a starting price of $299. Both new iPads will debut Nov. 1 and will be offered in two color options: silver and white, and space gray and black. Cook kicked off the event Tuesday morning by praising the company’s recent iPhone launch and iOS update, and discussing the company’s vision for its Mac line of personal computers. “We have a very clear direction and very ambitious goal” with Macs, Cook said before ceding the stage to software executive Craig Federighi, who provided more details on Apple’s new PC operating system, called Mavericks in honor of the San Francisco Bay Area surfi ng spot. Federighi showed off the new operating system, focusing on its ability to extend battery life and use memory more efficiently to run the system faster. Federighi also announced that Mavericks
will be provided for free and is available for download on Macs dating back to 2007. Schiller followed Federighi on stage to continue discussing Apple’s PC line, beginning with updates for the MacBook Pro line of laptops. The 13 and 15 inch MacBook Pro models will be juiced up with new Intel chips, and both received a $200 price cut, starting at $1,299 and $1,999, respectively. The two laptops will be available immediately. Schiller also announced new details about Apple’s high-powered desktop PC, the Mac Pro, which was previewed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last June along with Mavericks, which has been in beta testing since then. Mac Pro will have a new-generation Intel Xeon processor with 4, 6, 8 or 12 cores and the fastest memory ever in a Mac, with capability of up to 64GB.
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hile University students still enjoy wearing costumes and eating candy on Halloween, they usually find themselves drinking something a little stronger than witches’ brew fruit punch. The Registered Student Organization Special Populations will partner up with McKinley Health Center’s Alcohol and Other Drug Office to host an Alcohol Awareness seminar to teach students how to be safe during the holiday. The Alcohol Awareness seminar, “Think Before You Drink,� will take place on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Temple Hoyne Buell Hall. While the seminar occurs close to Halloween, it also takes place during the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Campaign. Alcohol Awareness has been put on annually since 2006, according to Maureen Schoen, treasurer of Special Populations and senior in Media. University Police Officer Ryan Snow will be participating in the panel during the seminar to educate students on safe alcohol consumption as well as discuss what he and his department witnesses when they see intoxicated students. “I wanted to participate in the panel to help educate people on the topic of alcohol abuse,� Snow wrote in an email. “A lot of issues that police handle have alcohol as the root problem. The students are at a higher risk because of the environment that surrounds them and the peer pressure that exists in the university setting.� Mary Russell, a clinical psychologist at McKinley’s Alcohol and Other Drug Office, also believes student education is key. Russell explained that students typically come to the Alcohol and Other Drug Office based upon a doctor’s referral after a concerning hospita l visit involving alcoholor drug-related incidents. “Students can think about how to have the good effects of alcohol without risking negative consequences,� Russell said. Schoen explained th at “ T h i nk Before You Drink� seminar has an interactive obstacle course that includes having students put on “drunk goggles� while using their cellphones or walking straight lines. Students also
to see how much alcohol a shot contains by estimating how much a shot is while pouring liquid into a red Solo cup. Students will see if their estimate is under or above what a shot glass actually holds. There will also be myth and fact posters as well as a panel with police officers, such as Snow, and coroners. “I think students get a better understanding of drinking ... it’s telling them to be responsible when you drink,� Schoen said. Russell thinks it is beneficial for students to get local and community information. “The police on the panel are important because students get to see the people who are in charge of their safety,� Russell said. Snow wrote that the department’s biggest concern around holidays is student safety. “The number of students that we transport to the hospital because of intoxication on holiday or event weekends can be shocking,� Snow wrote. “However, we would like to get those calls from other students rather than have them never get the help that they need. ... After they get transported, we try to follow up with them and make sure they talk to someone about the concerns we have about alcohol abuse.� Snow also gave some advice for University students. “Students need to stay in groups; leave and come home with the same number of people,� he wrote. “A lot of bad decisions are made when people are drinking, but sometimes if friends are together they can influence good decisions instead of the bad ones. Also, drink slowly. ... If people drink slowly, they are more likely to feel the alcohol influencing their bodies and will be able to switch to water before they become overly intoxicated.� Schoen said that the turnout for “Think Before You Drink� is usually around 200 to 300 participants. Attending students are usually in the community health or pre-health fields. On the panel, Snow will have information for students about city fines and education within the community, and he will inform students about ways to find help for themselves when they feel they are having problems. Snow ex pl a i ned that if students are responsible w ith their alcohol and are informed, then students will have a safer time out at night. “The biggest issues we face are alcoholrelated issues such as fights, medical transports due to i ntox ic ation a nd damage to property,� Snow wrote. “Once again, most of the issues we respond to will often have alcohol as the root problem. If people drink responsibly, everyone can have a good night.�
“The number of students we transport to the hospital because of intoxication on a holiday ... can be shocking.�
Mara can be reached at meshapi2@ dailyillini.com.
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SPORTS Illini volleyball aims for double win this weekend
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MORGANNE CRISWELL
The junior outside hitter tallied 21 kills against No. 2 Penn State and notched 15 more in a win against No. 20 Ohio State this past weekend. BY NICHOLAS FORTIN STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits down Sunday nights 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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ic by junior Liz McMahon and sophomore Jocelynn Birks. The two combined for 58 kills, with McMahon contributing to 30 of them, becoming the second player in Illinois’ history to reach that mark since rally scoring was introduced in 2001. Although Northwestern has BY BLAKE PON been successful at home this STAFF WRITER year, going 8-2, Illinois has The Illinois volleyball team won 21 of 32 in Evanston, Illiwalked off the court at Huff nois, with its last loss at WelshHall on Sunday afternoon in Ryan Arena coming in 2005. jubilation after coming away Hambly said the Wildcats are with a 3-1 win against No. 17 different than they have been Ohio State. With a short week, in the past, when they have the Illini will attempt to pro- been more “middle-dominatlong those feelings on the ed team.� Northwestern has road against Northwestern on become more of a “pin-domWednesday. The Illini have won inanted team�, Hambly said, back-to-back games only once after the Wildcats moved midthis season. dle blocker Katie Dutchman to The Illini (8-10, 4-4 Big Ten) the right side to increase her are in desperate need of their attacking. fi rst sweep in their upcoming “I knew (Northwestern) pairs of matches. With only 12 would be good this year,� matches remaining, Illinois McMahon said. “They’ve got will ideally need to continue a lot of returning players, so they’re going its streak of to be strong splits while and are hunpicking up gry for the a sweep or tournament.� two across The Illini the next six will have four we e k s to ensure a path short weeks, into the NCAA with a game tournament. on a Wednes“I like the day and one way we’re either Saturplaying, I like day or SunLIZ MCMAHON the direction day, in their JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYER we’re going, I last six weeks like the things of the regular that are going on,� head coach season. Will the new schedule Kevin Hambly said. “If we have positive consequences on don’t get a sweep weekend, then the team? we’re in trouble. We’ve got to “I think it could potentially fi nd a way to get that done.� be (positive),� Hambly said. The Wildcats (12-8, 4-4 Big “It’s also really hard to play Ten) present a prime opportu- during the middle of the week. nity for the Illini to get their In the past we’ve taken Monday fi rst winning streak since the off and just practiced Tuesday. team beat Iowa State and Ari- Now we’re taking Thursday off, zona State in early September. which I think will be good for Illinois has been dominant us to get ready on Friday and against Northwestern, hold- Saturday for Wisconsin. We’re ing a 50-27 edge in the all-time going to try and make it an series. Last season, the Illini advantage.� swept the Wildcats in a pair of five-set matches, the second of Blake can be reached at which included a hitting clin- pon1@dailyillini.com.
Team looks for 1st sweep of the season against Northwestern
organne Criswell stands in the middle of Huff Hall with a look of pure happiness on her face. She begins to jump up and down before bringing one knee up to her stomach and punching the air before her in celebration. Criswell has just put away set point in the third set against No. 2 Penn State and, in doing so, has fi nally found her place. After two years of scarce playing time for the Illinois volleyball team, the junior outside hitter has broken into the Illini’s rotation this season. Friday, Criswell topped her career high for kills with 21 against the Nittany Lions. Criswell led Illinois in kills on the weekend, fi nishing with 36 to go along with two blocks and three digs against Penn State and No. 24 Ohio State. “I thought what she did against Penn State was great,� head coach Kevin Hambly said. “She hit .400, she was low error. You don’t really hit .400 on the outside versus Penn State. They’re one of the better teams at stopping
the outside attack. We talked about adding her so we could get a little more offense, and she’s brought that and she’s getting better and better every match.� Criswell’s energized play helped the Illini split the weekend’s matches, losing to the Nittany Lions in a closely contested five-set match Friday before bouncing back Sunday to beat the Buckeyes in four sets. “She’s awesome,� sophomore setter Alexis Viliunas said. “It just has a whole different feel when she’s out there. She gets excited when anyone gets a point. She doesn’t just cheer for herself. She’ll get down on her knees, jump up in the air, she does everything. It makes everyone feel so good about themselves and gives people some confidence.� Even though it’s hard to tell with the way Criswell celebrates now, she says she wasn’t always the extremely energetic on the court that she is today. She said she was known for not celebrating for herself or her team in high school. Criswell, a Decatur, Ill. native, was an accomplished volleyball player at the Lutheran School Association in her high school career. Among other awards, Criswell was a four-time Under Armour AAU All-American, was named to the all-state second team as a junior, was a member
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Jannelle Flaws (soccer) — The junior forward recorded her second-career hat trick last Thursday against Northwestern. Her 18 goals this season are tied with Emily Brown’s total from 1999 for the program record. Mike LaTulip (men’s basketball) — The sophomore guard scored 15 points, including a 10-for10 effort from the free-throw line in the Orange and Blue Scrimmage last Thursday.
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Stronger offense key to improvement Illini work to keep passing success in windy fall weather BY STEPHEN BOURBON STAFF WRITER
The difference of one year has been monumental for the Illinois offense. Considered to be one of the worst statistical offenses in the country last season, the Illinois football team has flourished with an increased workload in the passing game. As opposed to 2012, Illinois has taken more shots down the field — and been successful. The improvements have been all across the board with a new offense under coordinator Bill Cubit, but the big plays down the field have been an added element to this year’s offense. Illinois already has more plays
of 20 or more yards from scrimmage this season than all of last year. The Illini racked up 36 such plays in six games this season, while the 2012 Illinois offense mustered only 34 in twice as many games, which was last in the country. With four senior wide receivers paired with a senior quarterback, wide receivers coach Mike Bellamy said there shouldn’t be any surprise with the improvement. “When I fi rst took over the group, I felt like I was cheating,� he said. “You got guys who’ve been in three different offenses so you know they’re smart enough to pick it up, they pick it up fast. The learning curve was easy for them because it’s just different terminology.� The change has been apparent for quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase, especially as he has put up some of the best statistics of his career in his fi nal campaign.
In only six games this season, Scheelhaase has already surpassed his 2012 numbers. The senior has eight passing plays of 20 or more yards, seven plays of 30 or more and four plays of 50 yards or more as compared with his numbers last season. Not only is the offense hitting on more big plays, it is stretching defenses by forcing them to cover the entire field. Last season, Scheelhaase averaged just 5.5 yards per pass attempt but that number has jumped to 8.8 per attempt this season in this year’s offense, which is to be “seen through the quarterback’s eyes.� “We’ve got some speed,� Bellamy said. “We’re going to utilize their skill set and if you can catch them, catch them if you can. That’s our mind set.� But as the calendar pushes into the final phase of the season, cold weather and wind looms on the horizon, which normally hinders
air-raid offenses. The Illini already experienced a taste of this in their Big Ten games against Nebraska and Wisconsin. In Lincoln, Nebraska, the weather was cold (temperature was in mid-40s throughout the game on Oct. 5) and windy (the average wind speed was 17 miles per hour). That day, quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase had his worst statistical game of the season: 135 passing yards with no touchdowns and one interception. This past Saturday against Wisconsin, the Illinois offense was only able to move the ball in the second and fourth quarters, when a stiff wind was at its back. The Illini put up 33 points on the scoreboard but were shutout with the wind in their face. “We’re a Big Ten team, we’ve got Big Ten expectations. These kids know that it’s going to be like this,� Bellamy said. Despite a few early warning signs, Bellamy was unconcerned
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Nathan Scheelhaase (2) throws a pass during the game against No. 25 Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Scheelhaase’s success has been a major factor in the resurgence of Illinois’ offense. about losing this year’s potent passing game when the temperature drops. “I don’t worry about it,� he said. “Sometimes our passing game might be shorter, sometimes guys just got to wear
gloves and prepared to catch the ball with their body instead of their hands.�
Stephen can be reached at sbourbo2@dailyillini.com and @steve_bourbon.
Recent injuries no excuse for not winning your league J.J. WILSON Fantasy doctor
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne injures his knee on Sunday in Indianapolis. The NFL slew of injuries left many fantasy teams lacking this week.
hat a rough week in the NFL. Injuries came in like a storm, raining on the parades of many impact players across the 32 teams. The Bears lost Jay Cutler for about four weeks to a groin injury. The Bucs lost Doug Martin to a torn labrum, likely for the season. Even the triumphant Colts weren’t safe, losing Reggie Wayne to a torn ACL for the season. Arguably, the most stomach churning was Gipson’s hit on Packer tight end Jermichael Finely, which put him in intensive care. Although Finley reported via Twitter that he regained mobility, he was diagnosed with a bruised spinal cord in his neck and will have to seek medical advice on whether he should continue his career. When the storm passed, several teams were left looking like Gotham City after
Bane broke Batman. But like The Dark Knight Rises, these teams will rise again, whether it’s with the return of their own Batman or the discovery of a new hero. In the meantime, though, your fantasy team can’t wait around for Batman to recover. Most of you have already had to drop more players than you’d like to admit, whether it’s for injury or sheer bustability. That’s why your fantasy doctor has decided to dedicate this week’s Wednesday column entirely to pickups. You can’t have the heroes you need, but here’s a list of a few you deserve. (Spoiler alert: None of them are Bears or Philip Rivers.) Bye Weeks: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, San Diego, Tennessee
PICKUPS Jake Locker (quarterback, Titans, 2.4 percent owned in ESPN leagues) — After suffering a hip injury in Week 4, Locker returned healthy and looked as good as ever. He averaged 13 yards per throw, two of which went for touch-
downs. His only blemish was an interception, but it was shadowed by a 326-yard field day with the ninth-best pass defense in the league. The attention will be off Locker with his bye in Week 8, but he follows it with matchups against low-tier pass defenses in the Rams and Jaguars. Grab him while you can. Zac Stacy (running back, Rams, 10.2 percent) — Stacy has been a consistent weapon for the Rams the last three week, averaging about 16 carries for 70 yards per week. He caught four for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 to fluff his stats. But Sam Bradford is out for the season with a torn ACL, which likely means a shift to bring more of a rushing presence to the offense. Seattle may boast the 10thbest run defense in the league, but a good portion of that has been against rushing busts like Maurice Jones-Drew. Regardless of the outcome, you can bet on seeing activity both on the ground and in the air from Stacy. Jarrett Boykin (wide receiv-
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Cardinals, Red Sox ignite World Series rivalry BY ERIK BOLAND MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
BOSTON — Team of the Decade isn’t on the line this World Series. An argument can be made Team of the Last Ten Years is. The World Series, which starts Wednesday night at Fenway Park, not only matches the two best teams of this season — the Red Sox and Cardinals each won 97 games — but whichever team wins will claim its third championship of the last 10 seasons. “It’s fun to be part of this history, to be here in Fenway Park, to be part of this series,” said Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. “We know that both organizations do a good job. It’s fun to be a part of.” The Red Sox won the World Series in 2004 — sweeping the Cardinals in four games to win their first title since 1918 — and 2007; the Cardinals took home the trophy in 2006 and 2011. This is the first time since 1999, when the Yankees swept the Braves for the second of their three straight championships, the World Series matches the best teams from each league. The clubs have combined to win 18 titles; 11 by St. Louis, seven by Boston. “We definitely are aware of their past success, aware of ours,” said Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. “But at the end of the day, it’s about winning four games. I know both teams are just dying to play. It’s just
going to be a hard-fought series. Both teams know how to win, both teams compete.” Lefthander Jon Lester, 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA this postseason, starts Game 1 for the Red Sox and will be opposed by Cardinals righthander Adam Wainwright, 2-1 with a 1.57 ERA. “I’ve been blessed because this is my third (World Series),” said Red Sox DH David Ortiz, who had just two hits in the ALCS against the Tigers but by far the biggest one of the six games, an eighth-inning, gametying grand slam in Game 2. “It never gets old. You always want to be here, you always want to be a part of it. It’s an honor for me to be back.” Ortiz is the only Red Sox remaining from the 2004 Series, the Cardinals have two — righthander Chris Carpenter, though he’s out with a shoulder injury, and Molina, who was the backup to Mike Matheny, now the St. Louis manager. “The ‘04 series is what, nine years ago?” Carpenter said. “Not many people left around from that so we’re not even concerning ourselves with what the ‘04 series was all about.” Matheny said what this series will be about is two teams with similar offensive philosophies, first and foremost, making each and every at-bat a trip to the dentist chair for opposing pitchers. “I think it’s a team that’s very similar to ours, they take a lot of pride in grinding at bats,” said Matheny, whose club beat the Dodgers in six games in the NLCS.
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The St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Adams (53) looks for the umpire’s safe call as he scores on a fielder’s choice by Michael Wacha in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday.
Packers tight end Finley recovering after spinal bruise injury BY TYLER DUNNE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The future of Jermichael Finley on the football field remains unknown. There were no timetables set Monday. Timetables took a backseat. But a source did confirm that the Green Bay Packers tight end suffered a bruised spinal cord in his neck against the Cleveland Browns. He is expected to seek more medical opinions on the injury and take his time through the evaluation process. Late Monday, Finley tweeted that he’s out of the intensive care unit and had full feeling in his arms and legs. Calling this a “significant” injury, coach Mike McCarthy added that the 26-yearold Finley is “very upbeat, very positive.” McCarthy said Finley would do his “due diligence.” “At the end of the day,” McCarthy said, “we’re going to do what’s in the best interest of Jermichael Finley.” Several players in Green Bay have seen their careers end due to neck injuries. After suffering neck trauma, linebacker Jeremy Thompson, wide receiver Terrence Murphy and safety Gary Berry all discovered they had spinal stenosis — a narrowing of the spinal column — and never played again. Safety Nick Collins, guard Tony Palmer, tight end Mark Chmura and linebacker Johnny Holland all suffered herniated discs that forced them to leave the game. From here, Finley is expected to seek more medical attention. The key is to find out why the spinal cord is compressed. ESPN was first to report the news of the bruise. Football is likely the last thing on Finley’s mind. But McCarthy and the Packers will have no choice but to forge ahead. For an unknown time, they’ll be without their play-making, 6-foot-5, 247-pound tight end. The staff must again figure out how to move the ball without a player who rarely ever came off the field. Last week, Green Bay lost Ran-
dall Cobb. This week, Finley. For now, both injuries feed a building trend in Green Bay — winning ugly. Overall, the entertainment value will take a hit. Those prices on StubHub may drop a tick as 400-yard passing days give way to 100-yard rushing days. In Finley, the Packers lose one of the most versatile tight ends in the game. They’ll need their three healthy tight ends — Andrew Quarless, Brandon Bostick and Jake Stoneburner — to excel in specific roles and the offensive line to dominate. Before Sunday’s 31-13 win over Cleveland, McCarthy said he told the team it all starts up front, that “we’re going to lean on our big dogs.” Added the coach, “That will definitely be part of our focus as we go forward.” Fine by left guard Josh Sitton and the linemen. After expressing his relief that Finley is moving again, the conversation turned to football Monday. The team is ready to run. “I think the culture of this team a little bit has changed with the offensive line and defensive line play,” Sitton said. “We’ve been playing pretty well, so we know that the onus is more on us more than ever right now, and we take pride in that. The defensive line has a done a great job of taking over the defense. “We talk about it as a line, and we take pride in going out there and being able to win games in a different fashion than we have before.” Not many receivers in the game make the play Finley did in the first quarter Sunday. He spun off one defender and bulled through two more for a 10-yard touchdown. This season, Finley said he “built a wall.” He vows he had — once and for all — eliminated hesitancy, ignored criticism. On the field, it showed. Through six injury-shortened games, Finley caught 34 passes for 300 yards with three touchdowns. Expect more Eddie Lacy, more of using the run first. Again, Lacy was a bruising, if not blistering
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Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (88) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday. The Packers won 31-13, but only after Finley sustained a serious spinal injury. presence Sunday. Meanwhile, the five players up front have been hellbent on inherently changing how the public interprets the team. A sidelined Finley only encourages McCarthy to lean on the run more. At this point last year, Green Bay was running the ball 39 percent of the time. That figure now is an increasing 43 percent. Green Bay is averaging 134.7 rushing yards per game, sixth-best in the NFL. To be sure, the offensive linemen love plowing forward, instead of backpedaling in pass protection. With each injury, they’re playing with more attitude. Adversity now reaches a new level. One reason the Packers may run more, too, is the unpredictability they lose with Finley sidelined. He stayed on the
field and lined up everywhere. Looking ahead, McCarthy said it’s “important to define roles” for Green Bay’s tight ends. Quarless is the most experienced of the three, but has been mostly nonexistent in the passing game. Bostick’s Finley-like frame — 6-foot3, 250 pounds — is why he has hung around to this point. But coaches have been hesitant to use him on game day with the high volume of checks, audibles and pre-snap adjustments involved. Stoneburner has experience lining up at various spots from Urban Meyer’s spread offense at Ohio State but was working on the scout team up to last week. And McCarthy said that Ryan Taylor (knee) is “pushing, coming back strong, so we’ll see what he gives us potentially this week.” Combined, the four tight ends
have six catches for 39 yards this season. Getting James Jones back would help. McCarthy indicated the initial time line for Jones was “two, possibly three weeks,” though added “James is not your normal guy.” Yet add it all up and it’s a lot of moving parts. Offensive coordinator Tom Clements, who also said that “the reports are good” on Finley, doesn’t sound too concerned with always-changing personnel. “We have a pretty good handle on what they can do,” Clements said. “They’ve been here since the spring, most of them have been here since the spring and throughout training camp so it’s just a matter of taking what we know about them and putting them in a position to be successful. We know what their strengths
are, what their weaknesses are and we’re not going to try to get them to do things they’re not comfortable or capable of doing.” Relief was the prevailing emotion on Monday. On Twitter, Finley also wrote “I was able 2 walk to & from the shower today, which was badly needed after yesterday’s victory!” Walking, talking, functioning like this on a day-today basis seemed in doubt those eerie five, six minutes at Lambeau Field Sunday night. Time froze. In that sense, coaches and players alike were relieved Finley was OK. Sitton again described just how scary the scene was. Now, Finley will continue to seek more information on his bruised spinal cord. And the Packers will need to play on.
Men’s golf ends fall season with 5th place tournament finish BY KIERAN HAMPL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Illinois’ men’s golf team traveled to Windermere, Fla., last weekend to participate in the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational, one of the toughest and most nationally recognized college fall tournaments. The Illini finished in fifth place out of 15 teams. After starting the tournament with two solid rounds in which they shot a combined 573, the Illini had one of their worst outings of the season on the final day. The Illini had high expecta-
tions coming off two tournament wins and hoped to compete with some of the best teams in the country, including two topfive teams in last year’s national championship, No. 1 Alabama and perennial power No. 4 California. In total, eight top25 teams participated in the tournament. The team faced adversity on the first day when sophomore Charlie Danielson had to withdraw before the round because of a back issue that sprang up the day before. Without Danielson, the rest of
the team stepped up and shot a 284, which left the Illini tied for third place while competing only with four golfers. “It was the best round of the year,” head coach Mike Small said. Small was also particularly happy that his team was able to regroup, “(We) turned a potential negative situation into a very positive statement,” he said. Junior Brian Campbell and senior Jonathan Hauter led the tea m duri ng the fi rst round, shooting a 5 -under-
par 67 and a 69 respectively. During the second round, Danielson returned and shot a 72, which was the second-best score for the Illini behind sophomore David Kim who shot 71. “I really just tried to pick up where they left off,” Danielson said. This put the team in fourth place after two rounds behind only Alabama, Central Florida and California. The final round did not go how the Illini had hoped, with only one player shooting under par. Danielson continued to play well
after missing the first day and posted a 66, which was the best score of the day for the tournament. The next best score for the Illini was 75 by Campbell, a score that would not have counted for the Illini in any other round. The biggest issue for the Illini during the last round was the difficult greens and pin locations, which Small expected his team might struggle with sometime during the tournament. “The course wears on you ... and it beats you after a while,” Small said. Campbell was the Illini’s top
individual throughout the tournament and finished tied for eighth. The Illini hoped for a better finish in the last fall tournament, but after two first-place finishes during the fall season, the team considered the season a success. “I know the guys are disappointed in their finish because we don’t usually finish tournaments like that ... but it was a successful fall, and we’re ready to get into the offseason now,” Small said.
Kieran can be reached at hampl2@dailyillini.com.
Michigan State’s starters for Saturday game against Illinois still unclear BY JOE REXRODE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Injuries mount as the year goes on, so here’s the Michigan State summary entering Saturday’s game at Illinois: One starter may return, one reserve may play for the first time, one key backup still hopes to be back at some point and three others are question marks.
The starter is receiver Bennie Fowler, who missed Saturday’s 14-0 win over Purdue with a hamstring injury. “Hoping to have him,” head coach Mark Dantonio said of Fowler. “We’ll see this week how it plays out. I guess you’d say he’s questionable, but we expect him to practice, so we’ll see how it goes.” The three uncertainties
are starting left guard Blake Treadwell, starting defensive tackle Tyler Hoover and receiver Aaron Burbridge — all of whom left the Purdue game with undisclosed injuries. The only word on any of the three was Dantonio saying Burbridge is not a longterm concern. Sophomore defensive lineman Lawrence Thomas, meanwhile,
has been practicing but still hasn’t played. “I keep trying to push the issue, but at the end of the day, that’s his deal,” Dantonio said of Thomas, who must regain some physicality to play. But Dantonio isn’t considering shutting Thomas down — he already redshirted as a freshman in 2011. So he would have
to apply for a sixth year of eligibility at the end of five to make that pay off. “If L.T. is what I think L.T. is, I don’t think he’d make six years,” Dantonio said of Thomas. “I think he’ll have graduated, and I think he’ll be ready to go play at the next level. That’s my opinion. My plan is to use L.T.” Finally, there’s reserve line-
backer Jairus Jones, who has been out since suffering a knee injury Sept. 21 at Notre Dame. Jones has told Dantonio he hopes to practice during Michigan State’s next off week, after the Michigan game. “I just don’t know,” Dantonio said. “Right now he’s — I would think that he’s a late-season guy if we get him back.”
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Missouri head coach Frank Haith covers his head on the bench in a game against Colorado State in the NCAA Tournament second-round game on March 21, in Lexington, Kentucky. penalty for unethical conduct, essentially banning him from college coaching for two years. According to the NCAA, Fernandez provided false information during his interviews about making personal airline points available for a flight to a prospect and his high school coach. Morton did not receive any penalty. The Miami basketball team will lose one scholarship during the next three seasons. Haith also must attend a NCAA regional rules seminar after this
academic year. Haith said he hasn’t made a decision on which of his assistants will serve as acting head coach. Missouri was seeking final clarification of what role, if any, Haith could have with the program during his suspension. The expectation is that he won’t be allowed to attend practice or work with players in any capacity, but Haith said he will still be allowed to recruit. He did, however, indicate that he’ll donate a portion of his sal-
ary to the Boys & Girls Club of Columbia during his suspension. Shapiro also claimed he spent millions between 2002 and 2010 on football and men’s basketball recruits, athletes and coaches. But Miami’s football program will not receive an additional bowl ban. Instead, it will lose three scholarships over the next three years. Miami skipped the last two postseasons as a selfimposed penalty. This year the Hurricanes are 6-0 and ranked No. 7 in the BCS standings.
Penn State returning as threat despite NCAA penalties BY RYAN LEWIS
Shapiro received $10,000, by way of a payment to his mother, to end the threats, instead of investigating Shapiro’s claims of potential NCAA violations or reporting the matter to Miami’s compliance department. The NCAA’s evidence — a series of phone calls and three checks Haith wrote for $3,200 written to his three assistant coaches as a camp advance, which were cashed on the same day at the same bank — was largely circumstantial. The NCAA report also states Haith told more than one account of the threats and what he did to stop them, deeming his story of the events not credible. But in the end, “He was only charged with failure to promote an atmosphere of compliance, which is a responsibility every coach has. ... We were able to determine that he did not meet that responsibility,� Banowsky said. Haith, who asked for a third interview during the investigation, initially told the NCAA he did not become aware of Shapiro’s involvement with the basketball program until September 2008, but later recalled earlier interactions. In one prior instance, Haith asked Shapiro to recommend an attorney for a player. Haith and coaches also previously met with Shaprio for lunch and dinner and discussed how difficult it was to recruit high-profile players. One of Haith’s former assistants at Miami, Jorge Fernandez, received a two-year show-cause
COLUMBIA, MO. — Missouri men’s basketball coach Frank Haith wanted closure. That, in a nutshell, explains Haith’s decision not to fight a fivegame suspension, which the NCAA handed down Tuesday in announcing rules violations stemming from a two-plus-year investigation into the University of Miami athletic program. Haith said that the decision to abide by the NCAA’s ruling was “not an admission of guilt, because I do not agree with the findings of the NCAA.� The NCAA ruled Haith, who coached the Hurricanes from 200411, did not “promote an atmosphere of compliance� and “failed to meet his responsibilities as a head coach when he did not monitor the activities of his assistant coaches, and attempted to cover up� former booster and convicted felon Nevin Sharpiro’s “threats to disclose incriminating information.� Miami’s football program also committed violations and the school was found to lack institutional control, resulting in a decade of violations, but the NCAA accepted Miami’s self-imposed penalties. Haith will be suspended Nov. 8-25, and will miss Missouri’s first five regular-season basketball games. He will return to the bench Nov. 28 when the Tigers play Northwestern at the Las Vegas Invitational. Britton Banowsky, the Con-
ference USA commissioner who chairs the NCAA Committee on Infractions, said the NCAA’s mismanagement of the investigation, including unethical evidencegathering practices in conjunction with Shapiro’s attorney, had no impact “with respect to deciding the penalties.� Missouri athletic director Mike Alden and chancellor Brady Deaton both affirmed their support for Haith in statements released by MU. According to the NCAA report, Shapiro was in financial trouble and asked Haith to loan him money or return a $50,000 donation. Haith refused, but former Miami assistant coach Jake Morton loaned Shapiro $7,000. After Shapiro was sent to prison in 2010, he began to threaten Haith and Morton, demanding money or else he would tell the athletic department that he entertained the coaches at a strip club and once provided them with $10,000 to facilitate the recruitment of a player. Shapiro said in a 2011 Yahoo Sports report, which triggered the investigation, that Haith was complicit in a $10,000 payment to a family member of player DeQuan Jones with Morton serving as the primary liaison in the deal. Haith and Morton deny Shapiro’s claim, which was not proven in the NCAA report. However, the infractions committee ruled Haith and Morton worked together to make sure
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IOTW of the Illini Elite Club team and was ranked No. 33 nationally as a senior by Prep Volleyball. She also helped her high school win four consecutive conference titles. Despite all the accolades, Criswell played in just nine matches her freshman year at Illinois. Criswell saw time in 16 matches the following year and tallied 73 kills during the season. With her time limited on the court, Criswell began to become a more vocal player on the sidelines to help encourage her teammates. She said although her energy started as a way to liven up her teammates, it has become something that gets her going as well. “I got used to bringing energy from the bench and, if I played at all, relaying that to the court,” Criswell said. “Last year, I kinda had the same type of role and even the beginning of this year.” Having only played in 56 sets in two years, Criswell decided to make a change. Over this past summer, she started focusing more on the parts of her game Hambly told her to work on: passing and blocking. Criswell worked hard at becoming better in those areas, taking more away from drills Hambly runs in practice in the process. “I used to kind of take it lightly, but now I’m really asking for information,” she said. Her offseason work has paid dividends. Criswell has gained regular playing time this season, totaling 104 kills this year in 49 sets played, and Hambly said he has seen
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a big impact in her game. “She’s become a very good passer,” Hambly said. “Her passing wasn’t great, and her block defense wasn’t great when she came and all of those are getting better and better. She still needs some work on the block. She still needs to improve, but she’s become an all-around volleyball player, so it’s hard to keep her off the floor right now.” Criswell has been entrusted a number of times with converting kills in big situations, including set and match points against the likes of Michigan and Penn State. Sophomore setter Alexis Viliunas said her trust in Criswell comes from her growth as a player and from her confidence. “She’s gotten a lot more confident than she was last season or even at the beginning of this season,” Viliunas said. “I’m really confident in her, and I know that she’s going to take a big swing and she’ll score.” On her profi le on the Fighting Illini website, Criswell lists her favorite quote as: “If you don’t like where you are, change it. You’re not a tree,” which is a saying from motivational speaker Jim Rohn. The quote Criswell said describes what her mother used to tell her when she was younger. “It does really fit me,” Criswell said. “My mom’s always taught me that if you don’t like the position you’re in, you’re the leader of your own life. If you don’t like what you’re doing or where you’re at, you’re totally in power to make a change.”
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The Illinois hockey team has been known for its physicality. But sometimes, that physicality can cause an extended number of injuries. Two key players, freshman forward Josh Belmont and sophomore forward Kevin Chowaniec, have been added to the list of Illini injuries after a tough two-game series against Robert Morris. Belmont suffered a big hit in Friday night’s game, leading him to miss action Saturday. He’s been no contact in practice this week, but head coach Nick Fabbrini doesn’t think his injury is too serious to keep him out for a long period of time. “Belmont got his bell rung a little bit on Friday, so that was more of a precautionary thing,” Fabbrini said. “Hopefully we’ll get him back out there this week.” Chowaniec’s injury — a concussion during Saturday’s game — was much more serious. He is expected to miss three to four weeks. Fabbrini stressed the importance of being cautious with a head injury of this caliber. “Until he’s 100 percent cleared and all that, he won’t be back on the ice,” Fabbrini said. “We won’t be messing around with anything like that.” Belmont and Chowaniec join junior forward Kyle Varzino and sophomore forward Matt Johnson on the injury list. Varzino separated his shoulder against Arizona State and was expected to miss four to six weeks following the game. Johnson has been out of the lineup since the beginning of the season with a shoulder injury
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Illinois’ Josh Belmont (10) handles the puck during the game against Iowa State at the Ice Arena on Oct. 6. Belmont was injured in Friday’s game against Robert Morris. of his own and hopes to get back into full-contact practice next Monday. The Illini just got their senior captains Austin Bostock and Mike Evans back from shoulder injuries a few weeks ago. They have yet to play a game at full health; however, Fabbrini is by no means using this as an excuse for Illinois’ recent struggles. “I told them (Tuesday) we just have to come back and win a game,” Fabbrini said. “Where we’re at right now, and with the schedule we still have in front of us, we still have a lot of really tough teams, so there’s no time to worry about any of that. We
got to step up and win a game.” The Illini have 14 freshmen on their roster and will need to rely on some of them to step in and fill the roles of their injured teammates. Fabbrini said some of the issues have come down to maturity, but he still expects a lot out of his team. “We don’t have the experience of some of the other teams,” Fabbrini said. “So yeah, I think a lot of our problems to this point can be traced back to maturity, but I think that we’re learning and we’re growing and I expect us to be a better team. Everybody’s going to go through adversity at one point.”
Illinois has already faced three top-10 ranked ACHA Division I opponents this season, and its schedule won’t be getting easier with three straight conference matchups. But senior goaltender Nick Clarke thinks it’s better for the Illini to deal with their recent issues now rather than later. “We’d rather have this happen to us early in the year rather than come playoff time,” Clarke said. “What’s done has been done, so we’ve just got to work hard and keep moving forward.”
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Good referees remain largely unappreciated
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FANTASY er, Packers, 1.6 percent) — I know I listed him last week, but it’s not too late to grab Boykin. Last week, he grabbed eight of 10 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown, splitting the receiving load with Jordy Nelson and Finley. With Finley out, though, Boykin remains one of the last options for Aaron Rodgers, and a great one against a bottom-half Minnesota pass defense that couldn’t hold Eli Manning. It’s only a matter of time before Boykin has a multiple touchdown weekend. Jordan Reed (tight end, Redskins, points, 4 percent) — RGIII doesn’t have many reliable receivers short of Pierre Garcon, but Reed proved a viable option against the Bears on Sunday. This may have been his fi rst double-digit week, but he averages 11.5 yards per catch and has caught 26 of his 30 targets. Up against a Denver defense this week that has struggled defending tight ends, Reed has potential to have another dominant week.
PETER BAILEY-WELLS Staff Writer
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uring football games, officials are usually only noticed for their bad calls and are usually singled out for abuse rather than praise. But we ought to celebrate referees because not too long ago, they were absent from our lives. It’s been just over a year since the NFL reached an agreement with its regular officials, ending the reign of terror of the replacement refs. Last season the difference in the quality of officiating was drastic and the importance of competent referees came onto everyone’s radar. Fast forward to this weekend, when New England Patriots fans were ready to explode. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty was called on the Pats defense as the New York Jets missed a potential game-winning field goal in overtime. The result was fifteen yards, a first down and, three plays later, a game-winning field goal for the Jets. As it turns out, this was the first time ever that particular unsportsmanlike conduct rule had been invoked. The rule is
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new for 2013, and this week it was thrown into the spotlight when it gave the Jets the game. The rule states that a defensive player may not push a teammate into the line of scrimmage, and it follows the trend of rules implemented to prevent head-to-head collisions during play. Patriots fans moaned, cried and broke things, but at the end of the day, the call was correct, and even Bill Belichick, New England’s hooded guru, admitted the referees were correct in their call. The same could not be said for last year, when a Justin Tucker field goal ended a Patriots-Ravens game and Belichick was fined $50,000 for grabbing an official while demanding a review of the call. The kick had gone over the goal posts and was very close to being no good. Those referees were the replacements that were hired in place of the locked out officials. That same week, an infamous call was made in the SeattleGreen Bay game that still has mild-mannered Wisconsinites out for blood (or cheese). Two days after that debacle, the NFL settled with the locked-out officials and brought back Ed Hochuli, Mike Carey and all of the referees that NFL fans love to overlook. See, a referee is at their best
when they become unnoticeable. There will always be occasional tough rulings, but as long as officials get every mundane call correct, they ought to fit seamlessly into the flow of play. If not for the zebra stripes on their uniforms, the refs would ideally be invisible. Now, I would be remiss in my New England fandom if I did not point out the fact that on practically every field goal ever kicked there are defensive players pushing each other forward at the line of scrimmage. Making such a call for the first time in a division game in overtime is foolish. In addition, the defensive push had little-to-no effect on Nick Folk’s inability to hit a 56-yard field goal, which would have been a career long for the Jets kicker. Nevertheless, Pats fans must swallow their pride, like the officials should have swallowed their whistles, and accept the fact that things could be worse. Much worse. The NFL could have kept around the replacement refs. So give a big hug and a kiss to the NFL referees in your life, they deserve it and many more.
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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is unable to cover his onside kick as the Steelers’ Stevenson Sylvester knocks the ball away on Sunday.
Women’s tennis using time off for practice, conditioning BY ALEX ROUX STAFF WRITER
The Atkins Tennis Center was relatively quiet Tuesday, save for the daily routine of practice. Nine days from now, that will not be the case. The Illinois women’s tennis team hosts the Midwest Blast Tournament for the second consecutive year, beginning next Friday. Until then, the Illini are in the midst of a 17-day break between tournaments, the longest lapse of the fall season. The long time off creates more opportunities for things like condition-
ing, individual skill work and recruiting, head coach Michelle Dasso said. “We have two solid weeks of practice,” Dasso said. “We try to have practice matches, competitive play, just to keep them fresh. We bust it a little bit harder in conditioning.” The hiatus comes following a mixed bag of fall performances. The Illini have sent players to three separate tournaments with moderate success. Freshman Alexis Casati is 6-1 overall in singles matches. Three Illini made the Round of 16 at the Midwest
Regionals, and two doubles teams reached the quarterfi nals. Still, Dasso has said her team is not satisfied, and players have been working on reaching individual goals to improve their respective games. To accomplish this, Dasso and assistant coach Ric Mortera hold “goal-setting meetings,” where the team addresses certain objectives it tries to attain during practice. “We go back, regroup and focus on more of the changes in our game, rather than just tuneups,” senior Allison Falkin said. “I’ve been focusing on trying to
be more aggressive because I’m a defensive player usually.” Multiple off weeks provide time for heavier fundamental work, as well as conditioning that can take place at Memorial Stadium and the Armory track. However, they also leave space for rest. Empty days on the calendar are something a veteran like junior Melissa Kopinski appreciates. “Michelle gave us two days off this past weekend, which is really nice,” Kopinski said. “We’re really thankful for that. We’re paying attention to injuries and
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“We’ll go to the football game, we’ll go to soccer, we’ll do team meals,” Dasso said. “Sometimes if we can fit it in, getting them to go to a class with a player, that’s what we’ll do.” Although the calendar may be empty, these bye weeks are not void of tennis activity. Players get much-needed days off among practice and conditioning. Coaches use the time to recruit. Illini tennis keeps rolling.
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