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Rauner defeats Quinn Davis, Ammons, Durbin win; Senate goes Republican
Quinn not yet conceding DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
Republican businessman Bruce Rauner has defeated Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in what has been widely regarded to be one of the closest gubernatorial races of the 2014 election cycle. Tuesday’s victory marks the fi rst time Rauner has been elected to public office. “This is a historic time in Illinois,” Rauner said. “The voters have spoken. The voters have asked for a divided government. For the fi rst time, we will have a Republican governor and a Democratic legislature.” Rauner said he called Mike Madigan, speaker of the Illinois General Assembly, and John Cullerton, president of the Illinois Senate, telling them his win was an opportunity for them to work together. The average of available polling for the gubernatorial election, compiled by political polling aggregate RealClearPolitics, put Gover-
nor Quinn ahead of Rauner by just .8 points going into Election Day, while Quinn’s approval rating hovered around 35 to 40 percent. Before beginning his political career, Rauner had a successful career working in the investment fi rm GTCR, which continues to oversee retirement investments for public workers. “Let’s shake up Springfield. Let’s bring back Illinois,” he said.
Rauner Quinn
THE VOTES ARE IN
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Republican Bruce Rauner defeated incumbent governor Pat Quinn in Tuesday’s election.
Durbin re-elected for 4th term
Davis
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Republican Rep. Rodney Davis defeated former judge Ann Callis on Tuesday in the 13th district.
Incumbent Davis tops Callis Freshman republican Congressman Rodney Davis defeated Judge Ann Callis in his bid for re-election to Illinois’ 13th Congressional seat. “I remain humble and grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the families of this area,” Davis said in a statement. “We have so much work to do, but I believe that together, we can govern and make Washington work again.” Davis was sworn in to his position in January 2013 and is currently a sitting member of the House Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. In his first term, Davis
introduced the Hire More Heroes Act, which would have allowed employers to exclude military veterans receiving health care from the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs from employer insurance mandated under the Affordable Care Act. The bill passed the House of Representatives but failed to pass in the Senate. In a news release, Callis said she wishes Davis and his family the best. “It has been inspiring to have met so many incredible people since I resigned as Chief Judge and entered this race,” she said.
State of Illinois
State referendums
Paul Schimpf (R) Lisa Madigan (D) Ben Koyl (L)
Crime victims’ rights
Attorney General
Secretary of State
Michael Webster (R) Jesse White (D) Christopher Michel (L)
Would expand certain rights already granted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law.
Judy Baar Topinka (R) Sheila Simon (D) Julie Fox (L)
Treasurer
Tom Cross (R) Michael Frerichs (D) Matthew Skopek (L) *Too close to call
Champaign County County Clerk
Gordy Hulten (R) Scott Hays (D)
Suffrage rights
Would prohibit any law that disproportionately affects the rights of eligible Illinois citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. Yes: 72.2 percent* No: 27.8 percent*
Sheriff Dan Walsh (R)
*Indicates results by press time at 12 a.m.
Treasurer Daniel J. Welch (R)
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career as Illinois’ senator, Durbin was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982, where he remained until 1997. In 1996, he won his fi rst senatorial election against Republican state representative Al Salvi. Durbin defeated current governor Pat Quinn in the Democratic primary for the senate seat. Durbin is currently a sitting member of the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations, Foreign Relations and Rules committees and is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee’s Constitution and Civil Rights and Human Rights subcommittees.
Durbin
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin celebrates his defeat of Republican challenger Jim Oberweis at his election night party at the Westin River North in Chicago on Tuesday.
Ammons
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Newly elected 103rd District Illinois Representative Carol Ammons takes the concession call from opponent Kristin Williamson at the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana.
Ammons wins 103rd house seat
Democrat Carol Ammons defeated her Republican challenger, Kristin Williamson, in the race for the 103rd District of the Illinois House of Representatives. “I’m honored to be the state representative. I look forward to serving and we’re going to work hard,” Ammons said. “That’s what our campaign really showed: that we were willing to work hard and so I think people will appreciate the service.” Ammons had been considered the favorite for the race and had won the endorsement of retiring six-term state representative Naomi Jakobsson,
a democrat. Ammons previously served five years on the Champaign County Board and is a member of the Urbana City Council. “The person I want to say thanks to the most is this guy right here,” Williamson said as she motioned toward her son. “About six months ago, he said, ‘You know, mom, even if we don’t win, we can still knock on people’s doors and ask how we can help.’ It was in that moment that it didn’t matter how the race went. I did my job.”
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Republicans pick up 6 seats Senate goes red for next 2 years
BY DAVID LIGHTMAN
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Yes: 76.7 percent* No: 23.3 percent*
Comptroller
Incumbent Senator Dick Durbin, Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Jim Oberweis, winning reelection to his fourth term in office. “They want a Congress that produces,” Durbin said in a victory speech. “They want a Congress that works with the president to solve problems ... And what they want are the basics. They want a decent paycheck, they want to see an increase in the minimum wage.” Durbin has served as the Assistant Majority Leader, the second-highest position in the Senate, as well as the Senate Majority Whip. Before beginning his
WA S H I N G T O N — Republicans seized control of the United States Senate on Tuesday, riding a wave of discontent with President Barack Obama to majority power in both houses of Congress for the fi nal two years of his presidency. Republicans won Democratic-held Senate seats in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota and West Virginia, assuring them of majority control of the Senate for the fi rst time since January 2007, when President George W. Bush had two years remaining. They also held their majority control of the House of Representatives and looked to add as many as a dozen seats, which would swell their ranks to
a level Republicans haven’t achieved since 1949. The results vividly demonstrated how constituents were frustrated with government, notably Obama, and most saw the country heading in the wrong direction. Democratic efforts to offset the Republican momentum with gains of JEFF SINER TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE their own failed. In Kentucky, Senate U.S. Senator-elect Thom Tillis celebrates his victory over Republican leader Mitch Democrat Kay Hagan in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday. McConnell easily beat Democratic Secretary of Vice President Joe Biden the Republicans, at least State Alison Lundergan earlier Tuesday called for now, in Louisiana. Since Grimes. The Democrats Orman “an independent no one got a majority, Demhad hopes for a Repub- who will be with us in the ocratic Sen. Mary Landrieu lican seat in Georgia, state of Kansas.” It wasn’t will face Republican Rep. but Michelle Nunn fell to enough. Roberts held the Bill Cassidy in a runoff Republican businessman seat. next month. David Perdue. And in KanDemocrats did hold New But the night belonged sas, Democrats appeared Hampshire, where Sen. to the Republican Party, to be counting on Greg Jeanne Shaheen turned thanks to a favorable elecOrman, running as an back a strong challenge independent against Sen. from former Sen. Scott SEE SENATE | 3A Pat Roberts, a Republican. Brown. And they stopped
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Q A 22-year-old male was arrested on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper parking on a roadway near the intersection of Sixth and Green streets around 1 a.m. Sunday. According to the report, the suspect was pulled over and served a DUI arrest. Q Burglary was reported
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Today’s Birthday A new level of personal power flavors this year. With the eclipse in your sign last month (10/23), your priorities and obligations shift. Creative sparks fly after 3/20, for a fun whirlwind. With discipline you can achieve big dreams. Take time out for yourself after 4/4, when introspective peace and quiet restores your muse. Nurture your light. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Today is a 9 — A career window opens. This could cause changes and complications. Actions get farther than words. There’s abundant money available today and tomorrow (if you work for it). Balance emotional with pragmatic factors. Call if you’re running late.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Today is a 7 — Work in partnership, and be willing to take the lead today and tomorrow. Don’t get caught up in the words (miscommunications happen). Gossip leaves a bitter taste... avoid it. Sort out the common aim, and go for it.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Today is an 8 — Get introspective, and find what you’re looking for. Retreat from the world today and tomorrow. Sometimes if you get quiet enough, the answer
at Jupiter’s, 2511 Village Green Plaza, around 4 a.m. Monday. According to the report, two male suspects stole a large amount of cash from the safe of the business.
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arises unbidden. Nurture health with rest, exercise and good food. Make a discovery by accident.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Today is an 8 — Today and tomorrow favor fun with friends. Put a family event on the schedule. Play in a group or community project, and contribute your piece of the puzzle. Find materials at home or nearby. Learn from an experienced tutor.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Today is a 9 — Focus on your career today and tomorrow. Ask for what you need, and be patient... transmission breakdowns or slips in translation could warp the meaning. Repeat, and relax. Find multiple routes to your goal. Keep up momentum.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Today is an 8 — Take a trip or explore a new scene. You don’t need to go far. Backyard journeys can be quite satisfying. Keep communications channels open, and expect some delays (especially with transportation or shipping). Saving is better than spending now.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Today is a 9 — Get straight about what doesn’t work. Gain more than expected. Attend to finances and administration for the next two days. Avoid talking about money with partners, or risk misunderstanding. Handle affairs and present the report later.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Today is a 9 — You have
deliver, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia near the intersection of Sixth Street and Lorado Taft Drive around 12 p.m. Monday. According to the report, the suspect’s vehicle was initially stopped for driving on a section of road closed to unauthorized vehicles.
Compiled by Jason Chun plenty of support. Teamwork is your secret weapon. Ignore doubts. You can succeed. You don’t have to do it all, personally. Delegate! Take care with a change in plans. Don’t give away your advantage.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21) Today is an 8 — Take on more work, and earnings increase. Gather ideas and feedback. An important person is feeling generous. Take the student role. Put your heads together. A feisty argument could curtail travel. Relax at home. See a movie.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22JAN. 19) Today is a 7 — Today can be really fun, especially avoiding miscommunication and arguments. A private conference spells out the facts. Now is the time to get creative. All is not as it appears. You get really lucky. Follow through.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Today is an 8 — Your heart’s at home and in the garden. Pare down to make more space with a cleaning or renovation project. In a disagreement about priorities, listen to the opposing view. Consider all possibilities. Allow everything to gel.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Today is a 9 — Desire for more income guides your decisions. Maintain objectivity. The funding will be available. A purchase becomes possible. Finish a study project now. Practicing something you love to do goes well. Your territory expands.
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Local organizations help students get to the polls BY CAMILLE MURRAY STAFF WRITER
In an effort to encourage students to register for and vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, several student organizations provided shuttle services to the Brookens Administrative Center in Urbana, the only location offering same-day voter registration. Although voter registration ended Oct. 7, the Brookens Administrative Center offered same-day registration for the first time this year. Same-day registration is only effective for the 2014 midterm elections.
The Graduate Employees’ Organization began coordinating rides from the University YMCA for students at 9 a.m. and continued services until approximately 7 p.m., according to Grant Antoline, community organizer for the GEO. He said Election Day has brought in a particularly good turnout of students, which shows many students want to vote. Antoline said the GEO initiated the shuttle service to help simplify the process of voting for students. “It would be difficult for students to get out to
Brookens,” he said. “It’s a matter of necessity. If we want students to vote, then we have to make it easy for them to do that.” In addition to the GEO services, students could also receive transportation to the center from the Illini Hillel Cohen Center, which began taking transportation appointments from students starting at 11 a.m. “We were just one of an array of transportation options on campus,” said Noah Feingold, Israel affairs vice president of the Illini Hillel student executive board. “I think it shows stu-
dents that voting is important, people care about it, and that you should exercise your right to vote.” The Illinois Student Senate pushed for same-day registration at the Illini Union voting site, but was unsuccessful in its attempt. “Same-day voter registration is really beneficial,” said Mitch Dickey, student body president. “There’s a lot of people that just forget, and now that the election hype is really high, people are like, ‘I might’ve forgot to register, but I’m glad I can still vote.’” Dickey believes the rea-
son the Illini Union was not declared a same-day voter registration site was due to limited time, political motives, and confliction with regulations that prohibited the Union from providing same-day registry for one day only. Gordy Hulten, Champaign County Clerk, said on Monday that his office supported same-day voter registration, but since the request came in late, it was unlikely they would be able to provide all equipment needed to set up another same-day voter location. Jaclyn Gelfond, presi-
Dems lose heavily in state governments BY LINDSAY WISE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
WASHINGTON — With Democrats facing the prospect Tuesday of losing control of the U.S. Senate, their hopes of ousting a number of beleaguered Republican governors from office faded as well. Democratic governors from Connecticut to Colorado were at risk of losing their jobs, too, adding to the party’s Election Day woes. In all, Democrats had hoped to win many of the 14 toss-up races. By late Tuesday, they prevailed in just two. Another seven were undecided. In a radio interview Tuesday, President Barack Obama said the outcomes of gubernatorial races are driven by voters’ concerns about jobs and schools and other issues particular to each state, and not a referendum on his administration. But he said the razor-thin margins between candidates for governor in about a dozen or so states “probably speaks to the fact that voters generally are frustrated with government.” Although most Democrats have kept their distance from Obama this election cycle, the president traveled
to Connecticut on Sunday to rally voters in a last-minute attempt to boost the prospects of Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy. Malloy is locked in a close race with Republican opponent Thomas Foley, a former privateequity executive. Obama also campaigned over the weekend for the Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Michigan and Pennsylvania. In several states with no incumbents in the picture, however, Democrats are struggling. In deep-blue Massachusetts, state Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat, could lose to Republican businessman Charlie Baker in an open race to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick. In South Carolina, incumbent Republican Gov. Nikki Haley handily defeated Democrat Vincent Sheheen on Tuesday, and in Ohio, Republican John Kasich won re-election as governor. Alabama’s Republican Gov. Robert Bentley also was reelected, as were Republican Govs. Bill Haslam in Tennessee, Dennis Daugaard in South Dakota, Terry Branstad in Iowa, Matt Mead in Wyoming and Susana Martinez of New Mexico.
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Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan triumphed in her bid for another term, beating Republican businessman Walt Havenstein. The odds look good for Democrats in Hawaii, where Democratic state Sen. David Ige is expected to defeat Democrat-turned-independent Mufi Hannemann, and in Vermont, where Gov.
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Charlie Crist thanks supporters, with his wife, Carole, during his concession speech after losing to Rick Scott, in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Tuesday. The GOP also won easily in Texas, where Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott beat state Sen. Wendy Davis; in Oklahoma, which re-elected Gov. Mary Fallin; in Arizona, where Doug Ducey won; and in Nebraska, where Republican Pete Ricketts was elected governor. Among Democrats, New
dent of the College Democrats at the University, said the organization sent out student and community volunteers to remind people of Election Day, inform students of polling locations and help with transportation to the polls. “People don’t pay attention to the issues, but they are incredibly important. They will definitely affect you when you graduate and they are already affecting you now,” Gelfond said.
Peter Shumlin is polling ahead of Republican Scott Milne. Democrats also are favored in Minnesota and Oregon, and Democratic incumbents coasted to victory in California, where Gov. Jerry Brown won a fourth term and in New York, Andrew Cuomo swept to reelection by a large margin.
toral map and a president with dismal approval ratings. McConnell, speaking to supporters, was both defiant and conciliatory. “Tonight, Kentuckians said we can do better as a nation,” McConnell said in his victory speech in Louisville. “Tonight, they said we can have real change in Washington. Real change, and that’s just what I intend to deliver.” Democrats were defending 21 Senate seats to the Republicans’ 15. Seven of the Democratic seats were in states that went for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in 2012 against Obama, including Arkansas, Montana, South Dakota and West Virginia. “This is probably the worst possible group of states for Democrats since Dwight Eisenhower,” Obama said Tuesday in an interview on WNPR in Connecticut. In House races, two Democratic incumbents fell: Rep. Nick Rahall of West Virginia and Rep. Joe Garcia of Florida. Rahall, first elected to the House in 1976, was the victim of a GOP surge in a state that’s trended increasingly Republican.
AAUP considers new technology in academic freedom BY FARAZ MIRZA STAFF WRITER
The American Association of University Professors held a workshop Tuesday, addressing how advances in technology have affected universities’ actions related to academic freedom cases in recent years. John Prussing, former president of the University AAUP Chapter and emeritus professor in Aerospace Engineering, expressed that new dilemmas in modern technology have caused the need for a refreshed perspective on academic freedom for professors. The AAUP met at the Illini Union to discuss the changes needed. “Teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom,” Prussing said. “Obviously, with electronic media, the definition of ‘the classroom’ has changed drastically, and so the issue now is that it’s not a room with four walls and a floor and ceiling, but includes things like websites.” Cary Nelson, former president of the national AAUP and emeritus professor of Jewish Culture and Soci-
ety, said the AAUP’s statutes on academic freedom provide specific protection from university discipline for remarks made as a public citizen. He added that modern technology has had an impact on these cases. “Extramural speech is defined not by where the statement was made, but by the subject addressed,” Nelson said. “The ‘where’ statement is said through the age of the internet and the 24/7 news, it really becomes meaningless to call something said ‘within the university’ and something said ‘outside’ of it.’” Nelson emphasized the AAUP has faced difficulty over defending whether academic freedom protects privacy rights for research and teaching conducted by email and to what degree. Nelson said the way academic freedom is regarded today has evolved with new technology, such as email, since the AAUP’s first statement was made on the topic in 1915. In light of these technological advancements, Nelson said a new definition of academic freedom has been considered. “We issued a new defini-
tion, and recommended that people replace the 1940’s statement, which by the way, is the most commonly used, and one that I think has many problems,” Nelson said. The new definition states, “Academic freedom is the freedom to teach both in and outside the classroom ... Professors should also have the freedom to address the larger community with regard to any matter of social, political, economic or other interest without institutional discipline or restraint...” Once the floor opened for discussion, Morton Brussel, emeritus professor of physics, asked AAUP panelists to discuss Steven Salaita’s case, which had not yet been mentioned during the meeting. Salaita’s appointment to the American Indian Studies program was rejected by the Board of Trustees in September, after he posted several controversial tweets on his personal Twitter account. The University, which was censured by the AAUP in 1963 due to the firing of Leo Koch for defending premarital sex, has been under con-
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Left to right, John Prussing, Eric Johnson, Harry Hilton, and Cary Nelson speak about academic freedom policies and procedures. sideration for censure again due to Salaita’s case. However, no official ruling has been made. Eric Johnson, past chair of the University Senate committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure, said the committee is currently considering the case. “I think there’s some great people on that com-
mittee. I know that they’re looking at it very carefully; I’m really looking forward to their conclusion,” Johnson said. Nelson said it would be unusual for the AAUP to take up the case if the University committee has already been specifically assigned to do so. However, he said he is expecting a
statement on Salaita’s case from the AAUP before the end of the year. “I would find it unbelievable if we got to the end of January, and the National AAUP didn’t have a statement on the case,” Nelson said.
Faraz can be reached at famirza2@dailyillini.com.
UIPD, ISS hold forum to address recent crime alerts BY CHARLOTTE COLLINS STAFF WRITER
A recent increase in reported crimes prompted a public forum Tuesday at the Illini Union for students and officials to talk about staying safe. The forum was held by the Illinois Student Senate and the University Police Department. University Chief of Police Jeffrey Christensen noted that there has been an increase in Illini Alerts sent out to students recently, but he believes the general concern around campus regarding crime is exaggerated. “We send those out for awareness, but it causes concern,” Christensen said. “Many times, it makes this place look like it’s less safe than it really is and were going to battle that through information.” However, University safety officials are taking measures to combat the crimes. “There are more plainclothes officers, we leveraged technology a little bit more in terms of cameras and things like that,” Christensen said. “We’ve
been fairly successful; you haven’t seen many alerts, I think it’s kind of slowed down.” He also said that crime alerts sent to students through text will be moving from an opt-in policy to an opt-out policy, in which students are automatically enrolled upon registration in an effort to keep students informed. Christensen told students he does not believe there is any evidence that an increase in crime is related to increased gang activity in Champaign. “I don’t think there’s any information that it was tied to gangs,” he said. “The big misinformation came out when we had a couple guys running around with masks on and fake knives. That exploded. We had parents calling, we had media calling, we had students calling.” Also on the panel was Urbana Chief of Police Patrick Connolly, who claimed some of the increase in crime is due to a loose definition of the term “assault.” “If you delve deeper into
it, you’re able to identify all the varieties of crimes that were actually taking place under that big umbrella and the technical term ‘assault’ — which is a person put in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery — were actually very few,” he said. “So statistics sometimes create issues.” Joseph Moseley, senior in ACES, asked if the police departments would be putting more officers on duty in light of the recent crime rate increase, noting he “never see(s) Urbana or Champaign POs just walking around.” Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb said the city was working with the University to get more officers out on the streets and on foot patrol as well. Associate Dean Domonic Cobb said there are resources students can take advantage of to inform themselves on how to stay safe, listing: SafeWalks, SafeRides, the Dean of Students’ website and the Campus Safety Commission. He said the commission is “a group of people from
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Champaign police chief Anthony Cobb speaks to students regarding recent crimes during a public forum held by the Illinois Student Senate and University of Illinois Police Department. across the campus who get together to talk about the resources and talk about how we can amplify that through using our own social media networks.” Christensen called on students to be active reporters
of crime and pleaded them to take precautionary measures for their own safety. “We need the students as partners, we need to remove the opportunity for being a victim,” he said. “Rely on us. Call us. We need your
help. We work very hard. We’re all very passionate about this, but we simply can’t do it alone.”
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ampus changes all the time. When one project ends another one begins, leaving us students in a perpetual world of loud construction noises — much to the dismay of those of us who live close to the construction sites, because no one enjoys a morning wake-up call from a jackhammer. But one place in particular where we have seen tremendous change over the years is Green Street. As indicated in The Daily Illini, Green Street used to be the center for many fraternities, sororities and residential homes, and it wasn’t until after World War II that it became a hub for small businesses. Since then, we have viewed Green Street as sort of the Bourbon Street of campus — the hot-spot where students can find bars, semi-decent shopping venues and all of the cheap, delicious, we’re-hungry-at-2 a.m. food one can dream of. As Green Street continues to develop, it is clear the changes are benefiting students. Recent development has added a variety of high-rises, including the closest hotel to campus apart from the Illini Union Hotel. The new Marriott hotel, which aims to open summer 2015, will offer speakers and guests a closer stay on campus, encouraging them to spend time on our campus and not just come in for a lecture or two. And, of course, we always enjoy a new restaurant, as we saw with the opening of McDonald’s in August. Thousands of students visit the University every year to see whether this is the school for them, and it’s our community’s job to convince them. These developments will encourage more students to see our school as more than just academics, but a place where you can find entertainment, restaurants and people that are constantly working to redevelop and modernize. We don’t want to alter the historical significance of our campus, but we also don’t want our city to look run down. There is an effective way to make the adjustments. While we might be annoyed with the construction, it’s important to realize the economic benefit it will also bring to the city, which affects the quality of life for students on campus. Aside from the Quad, Green Street is the place to be on campus. It’s where we find ourselves having lunch with our roommates, and it’s where we will come back as alumni years from now. Green Street is central to our campus, and we believe more development will only help build a bustling environment that blends students, city and community. Of course, our idea of development involves expanding Chipotle to take up at least three store spaces and adding a pet store so we can play with puppies — hey, we can dream, can’t we?
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There is no doubt you have heard about the success of Lena Dunham’s book “Not That Kind of Girl.� It has been met with rave reviews and has made several New York Times Best Seller lists. However, a section of her book made different headlines — a section where Dunham discusses questionable interactions with her younger sister when they were younger. Many claimed that Dunham sexually abused her sister, and in response, Dunham took to Twitter to vent her frustrations over the accusations. Regardless of the context of what actually happened, we cannot support Dunham comparing herself in her book, whether joking or not, to a sexual predator.
With Halloween now five days behind us, we are still finding ourselves eating leftover candy for breakfast because nothing says “Good Morning� quite like a Snickers bar. For one child in Arizona, however, he or she is munching on Halloween candy with the new addition of a sparkly wedding ring on his or her finger. An Arizona woman says she put her wedding ring in the candy bowl while helping her daughters carve pumpkins and must have accidentally given it away to a trick-or-treater. We sure hope by a good stroke of luck the woman’s ring will be returned, but for now, we are willing to donate one of our Halloween Ring Pops to her for a temporary replacement.
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Things just got real for “The Real� talk show hosts Adrienne Bailon and Tamar Braxton. Recently, the two speculated about Chris Brown’s loyalty in relationships, in addition to his on-again-off-again dating tendencies. Simply put, Brown didn’t like the comments. He slammed the former Cheetah girl and her cohost Monday on his Instagram account. His statements weren’t PG-13, so we won’t repeat them, but the mildest of his comments compared the women to Muppets. Like our mothers taught us, if you can’t say anything nice, you shouldn’t say anything at all. Come on, you three, can’t we all just get along?
He’s famous. He’s beautiful in a high school-crush sort of way. He’s probably 16-years-old, but we don’t know. He’s Alex, a Target employee who someone took a picture of and posted on the Internet this past Sunday. Since then, he’s become an online sensation, resulting in tons of parody accounts, memes and an alliance of young, mostly female, followers. While we on campus are a little too old for Alex, we’re all for Target workers. We, however, prefer Kristen Wiig’s role as the Target lady on SNL.
An open love letter to Jennifer Lawrence CAMRON OWENS Opinions columnist
Dear Jennifer Lawrence, As it appears you aren’t on social media, and I am uncertain if the mailing address I found online is correct, I’ve decided to use my column this week to write to you in hopes that you’ll see this or that someone passes it along to you. I know that recently you’ve had your share of hardships. From your iCloud account being maliciously hacked, to your apparent break-up with Chris Martin, you may need a change of scenery. You might be unsure of what to do next. That’s why I’m inviting you to come to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for a fun-filled evening with yours truly. Now, I know this is a lot to ask because you are busy acting, modeling for Dior and trying to keep up with the Kardashians on your TiVo, but I really think you should take me up on this date. I may not fit the exact same mold as Chris Martin, but I think I fulfill many of the qualities you’re looking for in a new boyfriend. Sure, Chris Martin has a charming British accent
and a Grammy award-winning band that sings about the color yellow and how the sky has stars, but I’m pretty great, too. You like the Black Keys. I like the Black Keys. You like pizza. I used to work at a pizza place. You’ve won an Academy Award. I’ve won a church talent show. You say your first crush was Justin Timberlake. Many have described my hair as Timberlake-esque. Not so much current Timberlake, more like late *NSYNC to “The Social Network� Timberlake. Short, curly and blond — just like the man who has since brought sexy back. I know you’re probably thinking that, despite these similarities, our lifestyles would not be compatible. After all, you’re a movie star, and I’m just a college student. However, I think many of my friends would say I have star quality. A few months ago, I got a text from someone I went to high school with that said, “You remind me of Ellen DeGeneres.� He didn’t elaborate or really clarify what he meant, but I assume he means that I have qualities suitable for daytime television and a voice worthy of a Pixar movie. Another person once confused me for “Dawson’s Creek� heartthrob James Van Der Beek. Honestly, I’m still pretty confused about that com-
parison, but it must mean something. I don’t like to brag, but I have celebrity friends as well. Remember MySpace? Well, Tom Anderson, the creator, actually added me as a friend as soon as I created my account. No big deal. Now, let me explain why the University is a great date location for you. As you told Moviefone, you love pizza, and we’ve got many pizzerias on and around campus. These aren’t just run of the mill pizzerias — I’m talking about establishments worthy of at least fourstar Yelp reviews. From deep dish to thin crust, places like Papa Del’s, Rosati’s and Antonio’s are sure to fulfill your pizza desires. Just imagine the two of us eating pizza like a couple of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and laughing about what Woody Harrelson said on set as we look out upon the beautiful, beer can-laden landscape that we locals call Green Street. You may be wondering if our University has anything to offer besides pizza. Have no fear: We have great dessert locations as well. We can order some Insomnia cookies, get some frozen yogurt at Cocomero or head to downtown Champaign for cupcakes at Cream and Flutter. Much like your frequent co-star Bradley Cooper’s
2011 film about a super drug, the dessert options here are “limitless.� After going out for pizza and dessert, we can go to the Savoy 16 or the Art Theater to see a movie that you may or may not be the star of, go to the archery club so you can practice for the next “Hunger Games� film, or just watch some reality television. The last option actually sounds the best because, as a college student, I don’t have the best financial situation. But, of course, I’d pay for you. As you can see, I have thought this out. You will not regret this offer, and we will have a “swingin’ time,� as the kids say. So, anyway, good luck with your endeavors and send Josh Hutcherson my best. I’ll be here for at least another year, so please take your time in considering my offer, and may the odds of getting a date with you be ever in my favor. Hope to hear from you soon, Camron P.S. I meant all of this in the most normal college-studentwrites-an-open-love-letter-toa-celebrity-in-the-newspaper way possible.
Camron is a junior in LAS. He can be reached at cowens8@dailyillini.com.
Fitting empathy in a busy schedule KAANAN RAJA Opinions columnist
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hile most people associate November with pumpkin spice lattes, the start of biting temperatures and beautiful, changing foliage, I’m the odd one out. I recognize November in regards to Long-Term Care Awareness month — a month dedicated to raising awareness for those who require long-term care and for their options. Over the summer, I trained to receive my Certified Nursing Assistant license. This required daily classroom hours spent learning materials and listening to lectures. My favorite part, however, was when we got hands-on training in a long-term care facility, which housed patients with dementia. Each student was assigned a patient in the facility and had to mirror the typical duties a CNA would carry out, which ranged from feeding the resident to checking their vitals, such as heart rate and blood pressure. What I found during my time training in health care and from being here at the University is that the ability to empathize with other people is a skill that is often
overlooked and extremely invaluable. Empathy involves the ability to understand someone else’s emotions from their point of view. When I started working in the facility, I was mostly anxious about completing my tasks for the day so that my instructor wouldn’t be disappointed in me. Scared and worried about getting through the day, I efficiently completed my tasks without actually sitting down and conversing with the people right in front of me. I forgot how to properly take care of other individuals. It doesn’t just mean running through a list of tasks that are supposed to physically make them feel better; it means taking the time to not only see your own perspective, but another individual’s perspective. And sometimes that perspective can include pain, grief, sadness and an overwhelming amount of emotions. This experience I had at the facility is just as transferable to the University. Often, you’ll see people walking by those who are homeless on Green Street or students complaining about maintenance workers, staff members and bus drivers. Sometimes even roommates bicker about petty problems. In all three instances, the ability to understand another person’s feelings and share their pain before thinking about ourselves seems
nonexistent. College students specifically have been affected by this lack of empathy on a large scale. According to a study done by University of Michigan researcher Sara Konrath, college students are 40 percent less empathetic than those of 30 years ago. The reason we empathize less than the young adults of the past could be the result of many things, and no one can be sure of which reason is most accurate. However, what I’ve found in my experience on campus and in the facility where I was a CNA is that empathy takes extra work and time that most people don’t have. It can be challenging to find time to sit down and talk to someone during hectic schedules, and being empathetic is sometimes emotionally exhausting. Many of us often don’t see the importance of spending time to ask how another person is doing or to offer help when it cannot benefit us; often, putting ourselves first is much easier and faster. I, too, was a culprit of this while working in the facility; with the overwhelming list of tasks that needed to be done, “socializing� with the residents was the last thing on my to-do list. Instead, we should find it within ourselves to put on another individual’s shoes,
see through their eyes, or whatever cliche, yet accurate, description of empathy you’ve heard. As soon as I sat down with a group of women in the facility over the summer and listened to their thrilling stories of rowdy children, previous jobs and hilarious past experiences at college, the more my job automatically revolved around my patients’ well-being, health and happiness. When I took the time to understand how the residents I cared for were feeling, I was immediately flooded with comments on how safe, secure and even valued they felt in my care. That is the power that empathy holds. In the last days that some of these residents had, I was able to bring a little light into their lives. So whether you take notes for a student in class who is ill that day or you go out of your way to pick up trash for the already-busy maintenance worker, understand that empathy is a choice. We have to choose to care, to improve, to recognize that every individual has a plate full of problems. Only when we become willing to feel others’ pain along with our own do we comprehend what it means to be human.
Kaanan is a freshman in LAS. She can be reached at kraja2@dailyillini.com.
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Architect Ma Yansong at the future site of the Lucas Museum in Chicago on Monday. The building plan was propsed Monday.
Lucas Museum plan proposed in Chicago BY BLAIR KAMIN TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
CHICAGO — If you expected filmmaker George Lucas to give Chicago a lowslung museum that would slip quietly into the fiercely contested ground of the city’s lakefront, I have news for you: You expected wrong. A conceptual plan for the proposed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, revealed Monday, sketches a far more ambitious vision from the “Star Wars” creator and his architect: a curvaceous, nearly windowless mountain of a building, topped by a glassy observation deck that would resemble a flying saucer. The open space advocacy group, Friends of the Parks, which has threatened to block the project in court, immediately labeled the design a view-obstructing intrusion on the shoreline. “It’s like this amorphous, land-eating colossus,” said the group’s president, Cassandra Francis. But in an interview, the museum’s 39 -year- old architect, Ma Yansong of Beijing, predicted that his design would have an impact comparable to Millennium Park’s transformation of a surface parking lot and exposed rail yards into an iconic tourist attraction that has ignited a development boom around it. “Our site deserves something like that,” he said. “I’m sure that people will fi nd this better than the existing parking lot.” Yet there’s plenty of artistic license in Ma’s concept of a mountain rising gracefully from the lakefront landscape. Ma’s mountain would be about 110 feet tall, the architect estimated, roughly 40 feet shorter than nearby Soldier Field. He said the building would match the horizontal proportions of Soldier Field to the north and, to the south, the McCor-
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HERITAGE during November, attempting to iron out fallacies imposed by the media, history books and inaccurate urban folklore passed on by word of mouth. These include stereotypes that can be seen in Westernstyle and other Hollywood fi lms. “A lot of people say they’ve never seen a Native American before in real life,” she said. “It’s often in a stereotypical way and is not as accurate.” On a campus still bitter about being stripped of its mascot, getting rid of these misconceptions isn’t the easiest of tasks, Smith said. “Even though it’s not the exact same image of the mascot logo, it still relates
mick Place Lakeside Center, a black box that lakefront preservationists unsuccessfully fought to keep off the shoreline. The seven-level, 400,000-square-foot structure would occupy the southern half of a 17-acre site offered to Lucas by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who wrested the project from San Francisco. Emanuel has portrayed the Lucas Museum as the ideal way to complete Chicago’s Museum Campus, a cluster of three natural history museums: the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. The building would be clad in whitish-gray stone or concrete, a departure from Ma’s habit of covering his designs in silvery metal skins. That cladding, which would be constructed with the aid of advanced computer modeling, could either enhance the Lucas Museum’s relationship to the classically inspired temples of the Museum Campus or make it a leaden presence. “We welcome this initial conceptual design so that Chicagoans can begin to explore a new museum and park on our Museum Campus,” mayoral spokesman Adam Collins said. Ma made his presentation Monday in a conference room at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Joining him were Angelo Garcia, president of Lucas Real Estate Holdings and vice president of the museum, and Michael Toolis, chief of the Chicago architectural firm VOA Associates, which will be responsible for details like construction drawings. Visitors could park in an existing two-level structure, known as the Waldron parking deck, on the north side of the museum site. A new pedestrian bridge, spanning the curving road that leads into the Museum Cam-
pus from Lake Shore Drive, would bring visitors to the museum’s main entrance, facing Lake Michigan. “The whole idea of the building is to be part of nature, part of (the) landscape,” the architect said. The design will include a significant addition of green space to the Museum Campus, but no estimate of how many acres was given. Francis, of Friends of the Parks, argued that the design created less parkland than promised and would block views of the lake from Lake Shore Drive. Once inside the museum, visitors would encounter a sky-lit, domed lobby, ringed by galleries for Lucas’ collection, which includes paintings by Norman Rockwell and other realist artists, movie memorabilia including “Star Wars” objects and digital art. Ramps outside the dome would lead to four levels of galleries above. Designs of the galleries, which will be flexible, “black box” spaces with minimal natural light, were not released Monday. The interior would also include four movie theaters, archives, offices, an education center, a restaurant on the sixth floor and the observation deck on the seventh floor. Windows sliced into the museum’s facade would allow for views of the lakefront and the downtown skyline. The Chicago Plan Commission will be among the city bodies reviewing the Lucas Museum’s plans. Lakefront protectionists have cited the 1973 Lakefront Protection Ordinance, which calls for Chicago to protect the shoreline’s open character. “Ultimately, we don’t want to look back at this design and regret a hasty decision to sacrifice our lakefront, Chicago’s greatest natural asset,” Francis said.
ni Union campus-wide survey. This survey allows the Union to identify and evaluate what students like, dislike and desire in order to communicate with vendors and provide the best service possible. Lori Holmes, manager of vending contracts for the Illini Union, said that students ranked Mexican as “the number one most desired non-represented concept for the Illini Union food court.” Qdoba was one of the highest-ranked brands among the survey. Holmes noted that Qdoba’s ranking was high due to the fact that it covered
most of the options provided on the survey, including fresh ingredients, healthy options, vegetarian options, made-to-order items and entrée salads. The Illini Union is at the center of campus and draws students in for studying, relaxing, socializing, RSO events, campus events and food. The proximity and accommodations of the Union are what Qdoba hopes will draw large crowds to its new dining location.
to the racist stereotype, you know; And we see that every Homecoming, we see that every Unofficial, we see that in Greek life when they’re doing their rush. It’s year round,” she said. The trivial manner in which images of Native American culture are handled on campus and in society today is one that Joy Harjo, professor of American Indian Studies of Mvskoke and Creek descent, fi nds mind-boggling. “We’re reduced to cartoons. It’s difficult. It’s difficult to get respect when we’re reduced to cartoons,” Harjo said. “I think that most natives have been reduced to stereotypes. Most people see native people as a mascot running out into the field and acting silly. They don’t understand that we’re human beings
and that our cultures are not primitive ... We’re not just one group, we’re over 500 (tribes) strong.” Harjo said that there are rich, indigenous cultures “from Canada, all the way down to Tierra del Fuego” that have, historically, been under-appreciated and misunderstood to the benefit of the Euro-centric cultures that colonized the Americas centuries ago. When the music fi nished playing and Preston was done dancing Tuesday, the Courtyard Café returned to the silence it experienced before Preston got on stage, only interrupted once again by the slight ruffl ing of rain coats and reclusive chatter. Preston walked off stage.
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Unraveling Cultural Images
ELISEO ELIZARRARAZ THE DAILY ILLINI
Ronnie Preston, a San Carlos Apache descendent and grass dancing performer, performs a traditional grass dance at the Courtyard Cafe on Tuesday afternoon. Preston will perform Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe.
Native American House promotes celebration of Heritage Month stage to fight misconceptions. “A lot of the times, what When Ronnie Preston got you see on TV or what you on stage at the Courtyard read in a book is not what my Cafe on Tuesday afternoon, native culture is about,� said most audience members were Preston, a San Carlos Apache not expecting him. descendent and grass dancing Silence fell over the room performer, as he addressed as this fi gure, dressed in a crowd of students sipping Native American chief rega- coffee and working on homelia, walked work. “Somet o w a r d t i mes wh at you see on TV the microor what you see p h o n e in newspapers to i ntro isn’t the whole duce himself. There stor y about was no native culture. orange and I’m here today blue paint to tell you that it’s beautiful, smeared it’s alive and I strategiRONNIE PRESTON am very proud c a l ly on NATIVE AMERICAN PERFORMER of it.� his cheeks Moments to ch a nlater, P res nel school spirit, nor were there any syn- ton proceeded to dance his thetic red and black feathers native grass dance, one very adorning his war bonnet. similar to the one made infaHis headdress’ feathers mous by the now retired Chief were real. The emblems sewn Illiniwek; however, there was across his authentic dress had no rhythmic clapping to the cultural and ancestral signifi - beat of Oskee-Wow-Wow, just cance, including an American silence sported by a puzzled fl ag patch on his leg to rep- crowd. While Preston perresent his father who served sonally never brought up the in World War II. He wasn’t image of Chief Illiniwek, he expressing support of or said he aimed to avoid misopposition to Chief Illiniwek conceptions about Native or making a late homecom- American culture. ing cameo to an unsuspecting Ronnie is one of many crowd. Instead, Preston got on Native American performBY ELISEO ELIZARRARAZ STAFF WRITER
“It’s a time to learn and just engage yourself and get an accurate sense of Native Americans.�
ers, guest lecturers and artists scheduled to make a campus visit this month as part of the Native American House’s month-long celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Native American Heritage Month, which began in 1990 when President George H.W. Bush designated November as a time to honor Native American cultures, has been celebrated by the University’s Native American House for the past three years with one of its main missions being to educate campus students, according to Beverly Smith, assistant director of the Native American House. This month’s events include another performance by Preston on Wednesday at noon at the Courtyard CafĂŠ, visits from speakers such as Dylan Jennings and Georgina Roy, and a harvest dinner, which takes place Nov. 18. “It’s a time to remember,â€? Smith said. “It’s a time to learn and just engage yourself and get an accurate sense of Native Americans.â€? Smith, who is of Navajo descent, and the rest of the Native American House staff members will be hosting events related to Native American culture on 16 days
Condensed Schedule of Events at Native American House Tuesday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 30
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: “IndiVisible: African-Native Lives in the Americas� Illini Union “The Art Gallery�
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Ronnie Preston: Native American Hand Drum & Singing, noon to 1 p.m. Illini Union Courtyard Cafe
Friday, Nov. 7
“Native American Religious Studies� by James Treat, noon to 1 p.m. Native American House
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Dylan Jennings: Native American Pow Wow & Hand Drum Singing, noon to 1 p.m. Illini Union Courtyard Cafe
Thursday, Nov. 13
Georgina Roy (St. Kateri Center of Chicago): Ojibway Storytelling, noon to 1 p.m.
Illini Union Courtyard Cafe Coffee Cosmos: Native American Culture Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Murphy Lounge, University YMCA
Monday, Nov. 17
Decolonizing the Helping Professions: A Workshop with Dr. Yellow Bird, 1 to 5 p.m. Illini Union 314 A & B RSVP encouraged by emailing nah@illinois.edu; refreshments will be available
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Harvest Dinner at Residential Dining Units, 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner presentation “Healthy Living: Mixing Tradition and Nutrition� at 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21
“Historical Perspective on the Impact of Chief Illiniwek on Allies to the Native American Community� by Dr. Joycelyn Landrum-Brown, noon to 1 p.m. Native American House
Friday, Nov. 28
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Qdoba returns to campus, moves to Illini Union food court BY RACHEL BASS STAFF WRITER
Starting this week, visitors of the Illini Union can hear the chanting of “Come buy a burrito at Qdoba!� echoing from the northwest corner of the basement floor. After leaving its Green Street location in 2013, Qdoba Mexican Grill has returned just down the street in the Illini Union food court. Although it will be competing with a multitude of other Mexican restaurants on campus, Qdoba offers a unique item that its menu centers around: Qdoba queso. Qdoba is a cafeteria-style Mexican restaurant. Customers are able to choose from a variety of options including tacos, quesadillas, Mexican gumbo, nachos, salads, breakfast and the classic items — queso burritos and burrito bowls. The restaurant prides itself on the variety of fresh food choices they offer, especially the queso. The dip is made from American, Monterey
Jack and cheddar cheeses, as well as tomatoes and poblano peppers. “I think Qdoba provides a quicker alternative to Chipotle, and I like that there are more options,� said Anirudh Vedam, junior in LAS. The new variety offered is what will keep Qdoba from being squashed by competition. Mona Patel, senior in Engineering, admitted she would choose “Qdoba over Chipotle hands down.� Last year for a limited time, the restaurant offered three types of queso: their signature three-cheese queso, Queso Diablo and Queso Verde. Queso Diablo, a spicier version of the original, received such positive feedback that the restaurant made it a permanent addition to the menu. In order to promote customization and offer their customers as many choices as possible, Qdoba has introduced the new concept of fl at fees. Each menu item has one cost, and an unlimited amount of extras can
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Qdoba Mexican Grill returns to campus this week at its new location in the Illini Union food court, offering a limited menu until expanding next semester.
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Change coming for women’s basketball BY BRETT LERNER STAFF WRITER
Head coach Matt Bollant had a rough second season with Illinois women’s basketball. His team fi nished 9-21 overall, 2-14 in the Big Ten. Combine that losing record with the Big Ten’s addition of Maryland and Rutgers, two national powerhouse programs, and not many people have high expectations of Illinois this season. That’s far from the case within the Illini program. Buzz is slowly but surely building because of Bollant’s ability to address the issues the team faced last season. Illinois was dead last in the Big Ten last season in rebounding margin. Jacqui Grant, now a sophomore, was the only true post player the team had on its roster. Bollant changed that in a dramatic way.
In only his second year at the helm, he landed Chatrice White, one of the premier forward recruits in the country. Bollant can’t speak highly enough of the 6-foot-3 freshman early in the season. “So you’ve got to get players; it’s about bringing in the right kids and bringing in talented players and Chatrice White is a program-changer for our program,� Bollant said. White immediately adds an element that Illinois didn’t have last year, but the squad’s influx of talent didn’t stop with White. Bollant also used his proven recruiting skills to corner the transfer market. The Illini nabbed Brittany Carter, an experienced 6-foot guard from Ball State. The senior is another player Bollant simply can’t seem to get enough of early on. “Adding Brittany Carter was a great pickup for us,� Bollant said.
“She will come in as a senior, has a great chance to be our starting two, passes the ball, really skilled.� Another transfer Illinois snagged is also expected to make an immediate impact in the backcourt. Kyley Simmons, a point guard who transferred from Missouri, sat out last season with the Illini and watched them struggle through the season from the bench. “The biggest part for me sitting out was just realizing how much I missed competing in games,� Simmons said. “I got to compete in practice and be a part of all that, but being in a game is a completely different story. Watching us last year, not having as much part as I would like, I think that was a big eye opener to me.� The redshirt junior will see the court early and often as Bollant has said he expects her to be one
of the best point guards in the conference this season. Between two immediate impact transfers, two top-100 recruits in White and guard Amarah Coleman, Bollant has turned Illinois’ depth into one of its strong suits. The other thing that is giving Illinois confidence heading into the season is what the team already had on the roster. Players like Grant and senior guard Ivory Crawford should still be largely involved on both sides of the ball. Crawford led the team in scoring last year but may be able to make an even bigger impact this season with the talent around her. “Now that we have a post player, we’ve got more shooters. I think there’s less pressure on me to score but then also we’re all a threat,� Crawford said. “I feel like when I go to the basket, it’s either me or them, but regardless Illinois is going to score.� With the Big Ten expected by
many to be the best conference in the country this season, the Illini seem to be quietly lurking in the background. The jump from their 2-14 record to a contender in the conference will be tough in only one season, but Bollant and his players sound excited. The added depth and overall talent almost makes Illinois seem like a whole new team. “We challenge and stretch the kids every day. And I know I felt like at Green Bay, when we were close to even, talent-wise, we won those games, and we beat those teams,� Bollant said. “When we are at that in the Big Ten we’ll do extremely well, as we did the fi rst year. And I think we’ve closed that margin and talent this year. And it will be exciting to see where we’re at.�
Brett can be reached at blerner2@dailyillini.com and on Twitter @Blerner10
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Since taking over the program two years ago, Illinois women’s basketball head coach Matt Bollant has taken his recruiting talents to the next level. Following a poor 2013-14 season, during which the Illini went 2-14 in Big Ten play, Bollant has comprised the pieces to bounce back this year. Seven new players, including veteran transfers, players returning from injuries and a couple high school all-Americans, are set to make an impact right away. Of those seven fresh faces, the biggest contributions could come from freshman center Chatrice White and junior point guard Kyley Simmons. “The point and the five are by far the two most important positions on the floor and just those two spots are going to be night and day better,� Bollant said. “Those two have the chance to be our best players as new players coming in.� White, Bollant’s most-prized recruit, has the opportunity to be a player Bollant can build his program around. The Shelby, Nebraska, native earned McDonald’s All-American honors, becoming the first Nebraska girls basketball player to do so. She is a five-star recruit and was ranked the No. 4 post player and No. 27 overall by ESPN coming out of high school. Bollant has been recruiting White since her sophomore year at Shelby-Rising City High, and only a few weeks into practice, he has already given her rave reviews.
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“She’s everything that we hoped she would be,� Bollant said. “She’s going to demand a lot of attention inside, and she’s a great passer as well. So getting her touches is going to be really important, because she’ll score or find open shooters when she gets touches.� Adding White will give Illinois another 6-foot-3 body in the post to go along with sophomore Jacqui Grant, who will move to power
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YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Grand Blanc, Mich. LAST SCHOOL: Goodrich HEIGHT: 5-foot-8
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YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Palatine, Ill. LAST SCHOOL: Fremd HEIGHT: 5-foot-9
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YEAR: Senior POSITION: Guard/Forward HOMETOWN: Bolingbrook, Ill. LAST SCHOOL: Bolingbrook HEIGHT: 6-foot
YEAR: Freshman POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Bolingbrook, Ill. LAST SCHOOL: St. John the Baptist LAST SCHOOL: Bolingbrook HEIGHT: 5-foot-9 HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
YEAR: Freshman POSITION: Guard/Forward HOMETOWN: Plymouth, Minn. LAST SCHOOL: Hopkins HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
BROOKE 22 IV0RY KISSINGER CRAWFORD
YEAR: Freshman POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Minden, Neb. LAST SCHOOL: Minden HEIGHT: 5-foot-7
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forward, her natural position. Grant played well her freshman year, but was undersized at the center spot. Bollant said he believes White and Grant are already meshing well together. “So far they’ve played together every day in practice and they look good together,� Bollant said. “Jacqui is more of a four than a five,
ASHLEY 13 MIKAALA AMARAH 12 MCCONNELL SHACKELFORD COLEMAN
YEAR: Freshman POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Bolingbrook, Ill.
KYLEY 20 SIMMONS
YEAR: Junior POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Council Bluffs, Iowa LAST SCHOOL: Missouri HEIGHT: 5-foot-7
Illinois head coach Matt Bollant has retooled the Illini roster through veteran transfers and incoming freshmen.
YEAR: Junior POSITION: Guard HOMETOWN: Tacoma, Wash. LAST SCHOOL: Georgia Tech HEIGHT: 5-foot-10
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YEAR: Sophomore POSITION: Forward HOMETOWN: Park Ridge, Ill. LAST SCHOOL: Maine South HEIGHT: 6-foot-3
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Birks does it all for Illinois volleyball BY NICHOLAS FORTIN STAFF WRITER
Honorable Mentions
Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits down on 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.
Mike Dudek (football) — The freshman wide reciever broke the Illinois freshman receiving record with his 68 yards against Ohio State and 707 on the season.
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Samantha Stratford (swimming)
ocelynn Birks is a terminator. At least that’s one of head coach Kevin Hambly’s nicknames for her. Hambly, who comes up with creative nicknames for the junior outside hitter, called Birks a “terminator” earlier this season in regards to her ability to put away kills, but she means so much more to the Illinois volleyball team than the nickname suggests. “She’s one of the better point scorers in the league,” Hambly said. “She does it from the service line, and she does it blocking, and she does it from attacking. She scores a lot of points. That’s why I call her a terminator.” Birks’ ability was on display over the weekend as Illinois defeated both Michigan and Michigan State on the road in the same weekend for the fi rst time since 2003. In both matches, Birks helped lead the Illini to victory, tallying 42 kills, 27 digs and a .266 hitting percentage for the weekend. “It was cool,” Birks said. “I was happy that (the team) needed me to contribute in that way and that I could do that for them.” Although it might sound cliché, Birks can do it all on the court. She has the athletic ability, power and skill necessary to be a dominant frontcourt player but can also rotate into the back row. Birks can score from anywhere on the court, whether on a kill, a block or a service ace and has said she doesn’t mind doing whatever it is her team needs her to do to get the win night in, night out. Against both weekend opponents, the Illini needed Birks to take a high volume of swings. The team didn’t pass well on the weekend and, as a result, the brunt of the offensive swings were funneled towards the outside and opposite side hitters. “Our passing wasn’t the best this weekend, so the outsides got a lot of balls,” junior setter Alexis Viliunas said. “It was awe-
JOCELYNN BIRKS Junior outside hitter dominates in both road victories over both Big Ten Michigan schools, first since 2003
— The freshman swimmer set two individual pool records in the 100 butterfly (56.79) and 200 individual medley (2:04.95), one relay pool record in the 200 medley (1:45.12) and finished first in the 200 freestyle in a dual meet against Illinois State and SIU over the weekend.
some that (Birks) was still putting them down even if my sets weren’t the best.” Birks took 50 swings against the Spartans and another 61 against the Wolverines, but still hit a fairly high percentage — she kept her hitting percentage above .220 in both matches. While she didn’t lead the team in kills on the night, Birks put in a solid performance to start the weekend, fi nishing Friday’s match against Michigan State with 16 kills and 14 digs and her 12th doubledouble of the year. Against Michigan on Saturday, Illinois not only needed her scoring, but also relied on Birks to help motivate the team after the Illini dropped the fi rst two sets to the Wolverines. Birks fi nished the night with a team-high 26 kills to go with 13 digs and a .311 hitting percentage, and helped lead the Illini to a five-set comeback win in the process. “She defi nitely brought us to victory,” Viliunas said. “She played solid this whole weekend.” Hambly said having Birks carry the offense is a luxury at times. “Sometimes when no one else can score, she can give us eight, nine, 10 points a set,” Hambly said. “That’s what makes her special.” While she’s both versatile and selfless on the court, Birks is also hardworking off it.
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Her hard work and “lead by example” attitude can be linked to her fi rst year on the team, when she redshirted behind firstteam All-American outside hitters Colleen Ward and Michelle Bartsch. Birks said she learned a lot about leadership and hard work from watching Ward and Bartsch her fi rst year with the Illini, and the added knowledge has paid off. This season, Birks is leading the Big Ten
in points, is second in kills and is 13th in service aces. “I just like being out there and being able to pass and dig balls and block and everything,” Birks said. “I just think it’s more fun being able to do it all.”
Nicholas can be reached at fortin2@ dailyillini.com and on Twitter @IlliniSportsGuy.
Don’t overlook Illini soccer in the postseason KIERAN HAMPL Illini columnist
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t’s hard to not get excited when thinking about this weekend and how the Illinois men’s and women’s basketball programs will fi nally allow us to remove the football team’s putrid performance this season from our minds. Despite the basketball teams’ returns, they’re not the only teams on my mind this week. The Illinois soccer team will begin its Big Ten Tournament journey against No. 11 Wisconsin on Wednesday. This is not
only a huge game because it’s the beginning of the Big Ten Tournament, but also because over the season, Illinois and Wisconsin seem to have built up somewhat of a rivalry. The Illini’s fi nal regular season game was just four days ago. It was 0-0 tie after two overtimes against the Badgers. Usually, I am not a big fan of ending the regular season and starting the postseason against the same opponent. Teams are over-prepared for each other, and the result is a standoff. But in this situation, I think it brings a ton of excitement and intrigue to the game. In the Division I RPI rankings, Wisconsin is
Illini, Badgers face off in first round Teams rematch after Friday’s draw BY ELISEO ELIZARRARAZ STAFF WRITER
After 120 minutes against Wisconsin on Friday, the Illinois soccer team won’t have much scouting to do when it faces the Badgers again in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday in West Lafayette, Indiana. The No. 7-seeded Illini will look to stop the No. 2-seeded picture frame as it stands right now and must look for some tournament magic to steer them further into the postseason. “I think we’re trying to take this one game at a time,” head coach Janet Rayfield said. “Certainty our RPI needs to go up and we’re playing teams in the (Big Ten Tournament) that certainly can give us the ability to do that but I think those are all things that we can’t control.” A recurring theme this season, Illinois will be playing Wednesday’s game without some key players, including sophomore midfielder Casey Conine, and standout freshman defender Abby Elinsky. Rayfield, however, isn’t fazed by the injury woes and is confident her team is ready to adapt come Wednesday. “This team is resilient, and there are players sitting on the bench that are ready to step up,” Rayfield said. “Everybody’s role has changed (throughout) the season. They’ve been accepting of that, knowing that we’re doing the best that we can to win games, and they’re going
to step on field and give me their best, and that’s all I can ask of them.” After suffering through below-freezing winds last time out, Rayield is confident that Wednesday’s contest will see better soccer being played by both teams. “I’m not sure if what they saw of us or what we saw of them is really all that accurate,” she said. “I think it’ll be a game where both teams can play and however that plays out. It’s going to be a much better game where both teams get to showcase what they’re capable of doing and that bodes well for us; a game where we can get the ball on the floor and possess the ball a little bit.” Senior striker, Jannelle Flaws, is nothing new to the postseason grinds, and the two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year feels her team must change its game a little in order to compete with an offensive-minded Wisconsin team. “They’re a tough team, they have really good midfielders, and their whole team is pretty solid front and back, and I think we just need to be a little bit more patient with our decisions on offense,” Flaws said. Sophomore goalie, Claire Wheatley, will be looking to replicate Friday’s 10-save performance, one that earned her a Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Award. “My defense is doing an amazing job this year, and I cannot thank them enough for that, and a lot of those shutouts, you can credit to them too,” Wheatley said. “I think we’re both going to
considered to be the second-best team in the Big Ten, ranked at No. 12, while the Illini are considered to be the sixth-best team, coming in at No. 66 overall. Illinois appears to be a big underdog. However, I guarantee that after tying Wisconsin and forcing the game into overtime four days ago, the Illini don’t feel that way in the slightest. Part of their confi dence is due to the fact that senior Jannelle Flaws was named Big Ten Forward of the Year for the second straight season on Tuesday. Of course, accolades and honors won’t account for any goals and will have no effect on the out-
come tomorrow, but any time Flaws is on the pitch, the Illini have a chance to score. If the Illini beat Wisconsin, they would face the winner of Michigan or Minnesota. In the regular season, the Illini lost to both teams by a score of 2-1, but took Minnesota into double overtime. You might think I’m crazy to pick the Illini to come out on top of their side of the bracket when
If the Illini can recreate some of that confidence, they might knock off Wisconsin.
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they have been unable to beat any of the three teams this year, but two of the games went into double overtime and none were more than one-goal losses. When it comes to the postseason, whichever team gets hot at the end of the year will walk away with the trophy. The Illini may not have the best record in the Big Ten or even the best talent, but you would be hard-pressed to fi nd many
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Illinois’ Claire Wheatley communicates with her teammates during a Arizona State free kick against Arizona State at the Illinois track and soccer stadium on Aug. 29. The Illini face Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. have to adapt to the fact that we just played each other, and while the conditions are crazy, we’re still essentially the
same team.”
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Illini prep to face off against Wildcats twice BY STEPHEN BOURBON
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games that the Illini didn’t compete in. Also, the postseason brings plenty of nerves and can make it hard to score goals. This can work to the Illini’s advantage: Flaws is an experienced striker who leads the Big Ten in goals. The team showed that it knows how to get hot, winning four straight Big Ten games early in the season. If the Illini can recreate some of that confidence, they might knock off Wisconsin and turn heads the rest of the way through the tournament.
When the Illinois volleyball team faces off against Northwestern on Wednesday, it will be a battle of teams going in opposite directions. The Illini (18-5, 10-2 Big Ten) have won seven consecutive matches, while the Wildcats (14-9, 4-8) have lost seven of their last eight. In a scheduling quirk, the Illini will face the Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday and then again at Huff Hall on Saturday. With the addition of Rutgers and Maryland to the Big Ten, teams still play 20 conference matches. With the additional teams, however, some teams can gain an advantage because not everyone plays each other the same amount. “I don’t necessarily like the schedule, but I don’t have a better solution,” head coach Kevin Hambly said. “I haven’t come across a coach that likes it.” The plan with the new schedule is that teams will all play each other the same number of times over a four-year cycle. The Illini have seemingly benefitted from the schedule by only playing No. 12 Purdue and No. 6 Penn State once each this season. “If we were to go one year and out of it, there should be an asterisk next to the team that wins the Big Ten, even if we were to win it,” Hambly said. “You should have to play every team twice. That’s impossible, I know, but it’s hard to go through this thing and feel like there’s a true champion.”
The Wildcats are the lone Big Ten team the Illini have yet to face. Northwestern has been up and down this season, with quality wins over then-No. 18 Minnesota and against Michigan on the road, but the Wildcats have struggled as of late. Northwestern is led by senior middle blocker Katie Dutchman, who is second in the conference in hitting percentage at .409. “She just knows how to get up and hit to space,” middle blocker Anna Dorn said of Dutchman. “One way we can control that is to just serve tough, then they hopefully can’t get to her.” The Wildcats will be faced with a size disadvantage at the net. Dutchman is just 6-foot in the middle and the Wildcats’ two main outside hitters, Symone Abbott and Monica McGreal, are 6-foot-1 and 5-foot11, respectively. Those two will be squaring off against 6-foot-6 Liz McMahon. “We’ve done pretty well at stopping them. If we use it right, it can be an advantage,” McMahon said. “But they’re also really smart and really aggressive.” With the two teams playing twice in a span of four days, Hambly is taking the whole week as one giant match. “I think it will be much more interesting than playing now and playing way later,” Hambly said. “But I don’t love it either way.”
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Korver still successful with Hawks despite age ASHLEY WIJANJCO Sports columnist
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he average age in the NBA is 26.9 years old, so any player over 30 is considered old. At that point, NBA players are expected to be past their prime. Their game isn’t what it used to be, and they can’t produce the numbers they were once able to. But this isn’t the case for the Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver. Korver is 33 years old and in his 12th NBA season. He’s coming off of one of his best seasons ever. He averaged 12 points per game and made a leaguebest 47.2 percent of his threes. That’s not to mention his true shooting percentage was a whopping 65.3 percent. In that same season, Korver demolished Dana Barros’ NBA record of 89 consecutive regular season games with at least one three-pointer made
with a 127-game streak of his own. Those achievements even helped land him a spot on USA Basketball’s training camp roster for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. He spent the summer at the camp, as the oldest player, and was named a finalist for the National Team before being cut from the final roster. In a short amount of time, Korver achieved a lot of success, especially for someone who’s never been known as a star player. But this past season wasn’t his first taste of success. Korver defied odds by going pro from Creighton University: He was selected at No. 51 in the 2003 NBA Draft. Korver scored 900plus points in his second and third seasons in the NBA, and he had his lone 1000-point season in his fourth year. He also participated in the three-point contests during NBA All-Star weekend his first two years in the league. After being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Utah Jazz, Korver real-
ly proved his status as an elite shooter. In his final season in Utah, he set an NBA record for the highest 3-point field goal percentage in a single season at 53.6 percent. When Korver signed with Chicago as a free agent in 2010, he continued to prove himself by posting the third-best three-point percentage in Bulls franchise history, shooting 42.5 percent over the course of two seasons. All of that gave him the reputation he has today as one of the best shooters in the league; it just didn’t solidify it. When Korver first came to the Bulls, I didn’t know too much about him. As embarrassing as it is to admit, I hardly remember knowing who he was prior to his signing. I’m not sure I was even aware of his phenomenal shooting ability until he signed with Chicago. It didn’t take long for me to become a fan of his, though. Growing up, I had the impression that the ability
to shoot threes was the most important thing in basketball, so Korver quickly won me over by proving his status as a perimeter shooter. However, I felt he never got the attention he deserved for his shooting ability, even after his record-setting season with the Jazz. I always questioned why he wasn’t invited to participate in AllStar weekend’s three-point shooting contest — especially after having done so early on in his career — and why he didn’t get more national attention. Korver doesn’t garner the same kind of attention LeBron James and Kevin Durant do, but he has received more of it as of late. And now, I realize why that is: playing time. When Korver got to Atlanta in 2012, he was the primary starter at his position for the first time. In his first season as a Hawk, he started 60 of the 71 games he played in. The following season he started all 71 games he competed in. After not starting in more than seven games since
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The Atlanta Hawks’ Kyle Korver gets off a pass under pressure from Paul George, left, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinal on April 26. the 2005-06 season, Korver made the starting lineup on a team he had just joined. It also marked the first time he played 2,000-plus minutes since the 2006-07 season. The Hawks are only two games into the regular season, but Korver is already off to a fantastic start. He’s still a starter, is averaging
14.5 points and has shot 80 percent on threes. He’s well into his career, but Korver is a rarity. His prime is now, and this season is going to be another success.
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hirteen games into the season, and Blackhawks fans are worried about their team. Already. I’m sorry to break the news, but there’s plenty of hockey left to play. Although no conclusions or playoff arguments can be made this early into the season, fans’ concerns do have some backing. The Blackhawks have just not been able to score. The Blackhawks have shot the puck 461 times 13 games into the season. Twenty-seven of those shots have made it past the goalie. Opposing goalies have stopped 94 percent of Blackhawks’ shots — a ridiculous number. The team will be fine. It’s a phase of the season that it will need to pass. It’s unfortunate that they’ve faced great goaltending, but it’s still the beginning of the year. Chicago will jump out of the funk. What is interesting to consider
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about improved goalie play is the trend of bigger goalies in the NHL, compared to even 20 years ago. Goalies have become taller and weigh more, causing a shift in the number of goals scored. Twenty years ago, the goalie was not big and relied mostly on skill. The average goalie was 5-foot-11 and 34 of 60 goalies were under 6-feet tall. Goalies such as Blackhawks legends Tony Esposito and Eddie Belfour don’t resemble a modern goalie in stature or style; Esposito and Belfour dove around to stop the puck. Today, the average goalie in the NHL is 6-foot-2 and weigh around 220 pounds. Their equipment offers little space for the puck to pass by. The current Blackhawks’ goalies fit the trend. Corey Crawford is 6-foot-2 and 216 pounds, while Antti Raanta is 6-foot and 193 pounds. Although a goalie still needs to be athletic, (just ask Kings goalie Jonathan Quick) there are fewer opportunities for a long distance shot to head in. Yes, goals can still be scored using stick maneuvers and by putting a body in front of the goalie, but the easy goals that use to be abundant in the league are no more.
just having that big on the block this year who wants to get hit and who wants to battle down there is going to be great,� Simmons said. “So she’s going to help us out a lot.� White will provide size and rebounding that the Illini lacked last season. She needs a player capable of getting her the ball down low, though, and that player will be Simmons.
During the 1981-82 season with the Oilers, Wayne Gretzky set the NHL record for most goals scored in a season with 92. Since then, no one has come close to breaking the record. Washington’s Alex Ovechkin led the league with 51 goals last season. This fits perfectly, as more and more goalies become bigger and maintain a difficult situation for goal scorers. In a sports world that seems to be dominated by offense and scoring, that might be a problem. The goal could be made bigger, but I also believe that bigger goalies are a good thing for the league. A player has to rely on skill more instead of just shooting the puck in the direction of the net. Skilled players like Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby and Patrick Kane will likely never reach Gretzky’s 92 but provide more entertainment for fans and improve the quality of the league as a whole. As for the Blackhawks, they’ll get through the funk. It’s only 13 games, people; there’s plenty of hockey to play.
Michal is a sophomore in Media. He can be reached at dwojak2@dailyillini.com and @bennythebull94.
Simmons transferred from Missouri after her sophomore season and had to sit out all of last season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules. After watching her new squad struggle through most of last season, Simmons is ready to be part of the turnaround. “I think a leader shows by example, and that’s what I feel like I’ve done a really good job with,� Simmons
Illinois women’s golf fi nished its fall season on a sour note with an eighth-place fi nish at the 12-team Jim West Challenge in Boerne, Texas, on Monday. The Illini opened the tournament with an opening round score of 310 on Sunday, which put them in a tie for seventh place, 13 shots out of the lead. The team recovered somewhat in its second round Monday, where it carded a 17-over-par 305, including a 3-under round from Stephanie Miller. Miller attributed her success to her consistent ability to hit greens in regulation, having hit 16 of 18 greens throughout her round. “I hit a lot of greens and made some quality putts,� Miller said. “I kept my tempo even all day, and committed myself to make sure I’d golf my own game.� Illinois fi nished out its tournament with a 19-over 307 in its fi nal round, which was also played Monday following the second round, due to threatening weather entering the area on Tuesday. The slow start on Sunday was not the only reason for Illinois’ struggles, according to head coach Renee Slone. “Overall, it was a very mediocre tournament for us,� Slone said. “In none of the rounds did we put together four solid scores together. We made a lot of birdies as a team, but we had a bunch of big numbers as well.� Although their fall season ended on a disappointing note, the Illini had a solid overall showing this fall. Out of its five fall tournaments, Illinois notched two wins: at the Diane Thomason Invitational and the Hoosier Fall Invitational. The win at the Diane Thomason Invitational in early October was driven by the strongest fi nal round from the Illini all season, a 2-over
said. “(I’m) just working my rear-end off and getting after it day in and day out and I think that’s where you have to earn respect from your teammates first.� Simmons started all but five games at point guard during her two seasons at Missouri. She led the Tigers in assists during that span and shot 39 percent from beyond the three-point arc. Bollant said Simmons has
291 that gave them a 14-shot lead over host Iowa. The win at Iowa also helped launch freshman Dana Gattone onto the big stage, earning Big Ten Player of the Week honors along with her individual tournament win. The second fall victory came at the Hoosier Fall Invitational at Indiana between Oct. 17-19, where the Illini posted an opening round 302, to give them the 3-seed going into the match play portion of the tournament. Illinois then proceeded to blow out Boston College, narrowly beat host Indiana, and fi nally top Fresno State in the title match. The Illini’s second victory of the season was marked by more Big Ten Player of the Week honors. This time the distinction belonged to Miller, who fi nished second in stroke play with an even-par round, and went 2-1 in match play for the Illini. Illinois also had a third place fi nish at the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic, the fi rst tournament of the year. The only teams to fi nish ahead of the Illini were UNLV and SDSU, both top-25 teams, according to Golfstat. There, the Illini put up their lowest single-round total, 289, and their low three-round total, 881. Illinois rounds out the fall season at 50th in the Golfstat national rankings, and has solidified itself as a top contender in the Big Ten. The Illini will build on their experiences moving forward, according to coach Slone. “There were defi nitely a lot of positives. We had three strong tournaments and we had a lot of growth, development and learning take place,� Slone said. “We just need to sit down here in the postseason and go over a lot of things as a team to come up with a plan to come out even stronger in the spring.�
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the talent to be one of the best point guards in the Big Ten and one of the best shooters he’s ever coached. But her leadership will be the real key. “That’s going to be huge to have your point guard on the floor to be your leader, your best player,� Bollant said. “I think she’s going to add a tremendous amount.� Bollant added that he is confident the additions of White and Simmons will
affect a team that already has a good work ethic. “Our practices last year were intense and our kids gave a lot, but we weren’t talented enough to win,� Bollant said. “So you’ve got to get players; it’s about bringing in the right kids.�
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DuVernois on pace to break records Career punts, total yards, and average yards up for grabs BY SEAN NEUMANN STAFF WRITER
When Justin DuVernois takes the field, it’s usually a bad sign for the Illini offense. But good things happen when the Illinois punter trots out to kick the ball away. DuVernois has been one of the few bright spots for the Illini this season, leading the Big Ten with an average of 45.7 yards per punt — a career best that is on pace to be the best season by a punter in Illinois’ history. “You’re roughly guaranteed a 40-yard punt,� special teams coordinator Tim Salem said. “He’s had good distance, good hang, good direction: three things you defi nitely want to see.� The senior has had 16 punts longer than 50 yards this season, including five longer than 60 yards and a season-best of 74 yards. “I told him to act like the best punter in America at the start of the football season and if you’re not the best punter in America, act like you’re the best punter in America,� Salem said. “I think he’s kind of taken that and run with it.�
And DuVernois has been one of challenge. When we pin them, we just have to do a good job of keepthe best punters in America. He’s ranked ninth in average ing them down there — because if yards per punt (45.7) and has we can fl ip the field, it gives our had the third-longest punt in the offense a chance to score with a nation so far this year (74 yards). little bit more ease.� Out of punters who have kicked The senior has pinned opposing the ball away more than 50 times offenses inside their own 20-yard this season, DuVernois is ranked line 12 times this season, including seven punts that were downed second in the nation. Salem said punting is a specialty inside the 10. and DuVernois Illinois linebackhas excelled er Mason Monin his specifheim said one of the biggest things ic role on the being overlooked team, earning himself Big Ten in regards to IlliSpecial Teams nois this season Player of the has been DuVerWeek twice in nois’ performance. “It’s huge in a the past two years. game,� Monheim “It can be said. “Turning the hard,� Salem field, putting them TIM SALEM in tough situations said. “To stay SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR and making them focused from have to drive 90 warmups all the way through the game’s end yards is huge.� — which you’re talking about four While it’s a bad sign for the Illiand a half hours — to stay loose ni offense when DuVernois boots and to stay ready is hard.� the ball away to the other team, DuVernois’ punting has been a the senior has been one of the best major asset for the Illini defense punters in program history during his time at Illinois. in particular. “(DuVernois) is a great weapon,� defensive coordinator Tim Sean can be reached at Banks said. “You know when he spneuma2@dailyillini.com punts it, we’re going to have a and on Twitter chance to win the fi eld position @neumannthehuman.
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Average punts by year: 2014: 45.7 yards 2013: 41.1 yards 2012: 41.9 yards 2011: 38.3 yards
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