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YMCA chosen as welcome center BY JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY NEWS EDITOR
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Outside of the YMCA on Wright Street on campus. The University’s YMCA is one of the six locations for the New American Welcome Center.
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The University YMCA was selected as one of six locations for the New American Welcome Center, a program created in 2016 designed to help immigrants feel more welcome in communities. The startup center will focus on helping both immigrants integrate into their new towns as well as providing community members with the knowledge needed to be more inclusive. “The New American Welcome Centers are designed to strengthen immigrant access to vital social services by scaling successful, sustainable Y newcomer inclusion programs and community partnerships,” said a press release from March 17. “This happens through a blend of direct and referral services, customized program innovations, community bridge-building efforts to connect new immigrants and the receiving communities, and facility and community-based activities that foster integration.” Through this program, direct services are expected to be offered to 4,000 new immigrants and 1,200 local community members in the first year, according to the press release. Across Wright Street, Urbana is classified as a sanctuary city, a status which states a city provide services to immigrants without question of immigration status. Aside from the physical Champaign-Urbana location, programs will be offered in Boston, Charlotte, Columbus (Ohio), Houston, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York City, Portland, Seattle and Snohomish County (Wash.). “In December (2016) we were notified that (YMCA USA) selected our community and our Y to welcome immigrants into the community,” said Mike Doyle, University YMCA executive director. The YMCA is creating its program with a two-part strategy: “program integration pathways” and “coordinated service delivery.”
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very year before spring break, The Daily Illini’s staff hands its responsibilities to a new group of editors. It’s increasingly clear to us that trust in the media nationwide is faltering, while the need for accurate reporting is increasing. For years, there has been one area where The Daily Illini has fallen behind: providing coverage of everyone in the community. As our readers have pointed out, we haven’t always given both sides of an issue equal voice. We’ve put certain groups in the forefront and left a noticeable gap. This year, I am committed to the concentrated effort of reaching out beyond what we’ve done before. Last year, we increased our Greek community coverage, but clearly this is not enough. There are so many other groups on campus who need to have their voices heard and deserve the same attention. This will include the addition of op-eds. We recognize that there are divisive issues that need to be covered by our opinions staff, but our staff may lack the background to make a counterpoint. To include this viewpoint, we’ll be reaching out to more suited members of campus who want to contribute. We’ll continue our attentive coverage of breaking news, including the near-constant hirings and fi rings within the administration and athletics — the men’s and women’s basketball coach hirings already occurred immediately after turnover. We
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Altgeld Tower chimes closed indefinitely for repairs Chimes will not use student volunteers or play music BY LUKE COOPER STAFF WRITER
The bells at Altgeld Tower will be closed indefinitely as of March 19, according to a statement from the University News Bureau. Tours and chime performances will be discontinued due to repairs. “The bell tower work is a small part of a great deal of necessary
work to be done at Altgeld and Illini halls,” said Matthew Tomaszewski, the associate provost for capital planning. “We are still assessing the scope and cost of the proposed tower repairs.” Chimes are restricted to the automated quarter-hour timekeeping function, Tomaszewski said. Volunteers will no longer be playing the chimes at noon. These repairs are being done in part to resolve the tower’s American Disability Act and fire code violations found during inspections in October. “The University had neglected
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A view of the chime in the Altgeld Hall bell tower. The chimes will not be played manually.
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Campus Student Election Commission faces scrutiny BY GILLIAN DUNLOP STAFF WRITER
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Raneem Shamseldin was recently elected student body president.
The Campus Student Election Commission has come under some scrutiny this past campus student election cycle. The results of the election were delayed and there was controversy surrounding student trustee candidate, Trayshawn Mitchell. Mitchell, who was taken off the election ballot after not submitting his paperwork, claimed that the Commission repeatedly did not respond to him when he tried to communicate, and was also not told that he was being taken off the ballot. “I feel disrespected, they still
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never responded to me,” Mitchell said. “The Campus Student Election Commission is responsible for the coordination of the student election, referendums and the election of the student trustee,” said Gina Lee-Olukoya, advisor to the Commission and associate dean of students. “(Mitchell) appeared as a write in on the ballot. He wasn’t listed as an official candidate because he didn’t submit the required documentation.” The documents Mitchell had to send in were formal proof that he is a student at the University. The issues between Mitchell and the Campus Student Election
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Commission were not the only problems that arose during the previous election cycle. Raneem Shamseldin, student body president elect, had several complaints against the Commission including disorganization as a major fault. “Last year there was a lot more clarity and timeliness on their end,” Shamseldin said. “Last year I never had to email the Commission, but this time I emailed them (with questions about the election) multiple times and there are still emails they haven’t responded to me about.” Shamseldin said the unofficial
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Suburban Express posts unauthorized ads in classrooms BY AARON NAVARRO ON-AIR NEWS EDITOR
Transport company Suburban Express has recently been advertising its services around University classrooms and students have started to notice. A thread was posted in the UIUC subreddit asking if these commercial advertisements are allowed in classrooms. According to campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler, these commercial advertisements are not. Kaler said that advertising businesses is not allowed in classrooms, and that the fliers are removed by building service workers when they are noticed. She said that the Facilities & Services department reaches out to companies posting these advertisements and informs them that they are in violation of University policy. College of ACES student Ben Chapman said he has seen three instances of Suburban Express’ advertising in lecture halls at Gregory Hall, as well as one in David Kinley Hall. Chapman said that he’s seen them on the lecterns as well as stapled to the tops of blackboards. He said the staples can still be seen in the wood from a removed flyer inside the second floor Gregory Hall lecture hall. “SubEx damaged a taxpayer funded blackboard so they could post an ad that they would never pay for. Kind of a jerk move,” Chapman said. The general University
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Suburban Express has been posting advertisements in classrooms and lecture halls, which is prohibited by the University Property and Facilities policy deals. Property and Facilities policy deals with the posting and distribution of handout materials. It prohibits the advertising of information associated with solicitation for profit, such as coupons, discounts and commercial advertisements. When it comes to distribution, the policy notes that this should only be done in “common areas,” which does not include the interiors of classrooms, auditoriums or lecture halls. Distribution of flyers and similar items are allowed inside the common areas of University educational buildings, provided that they do not disrupt “University business,” such as classes, labs or meetings. Registered student organizations have to apply to get their flyers posted in “non-free-will” spaces in residential halls, where
approval is then granted by the Office for Residential Life. According to the Illini Union Office of Registered Organizations, only registered Illinois organizations can advertise functions or activities on campus. However, it does note that when the advertisement deals with something that is in great interest to Illinois students, small commercial notices can be posted if authorized. Its handbook on marketing and advertising for registered student organizations also states that any organization not complying with these policies may lose their posting privileges for a period of time and that the organization may be charged the cost for the removal of posters in unauthorized locations. Chapman said that all the
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University partners with Coursera platform BY LEON LI STAFF WRITER
The University has partnered with Coursera, an online education platform, to provide worldwide access to higher education. According to the Board of Trustees’ agenda meeting for March 15, the University is in its fi nal stages of contract negotiations with Coursera. Currently, the University offers more than 70 courses through the platform, ranging from Marketing in a Digital World to 3D Printing Hardware. These courses are taught by University instructors and are universally accessible. Students can access course materials free of charge, but must pay a fee in order to receive a fi nal grade and a certificate of completion. Coursera also offers graduate level courses for credit toward the University’s online MBA program (iMBA). “More and more people are going to (be able to) afford an education like an MBA because of its cost, but also because of the access,” said Hayden Noel, a business professor teaching marketing management on Coursera. “You’re really able to be anywhere in the world and enjoy the benefits of our University of Illinois education.” In an increasingly online
world, more people are opting to access higher education through the internet, although concerns exist regarding the credibility of certificates received through online education platforms. “With the advent of forprofit institutions like the University of Phoenix, these schools were just churning out degrees,” said Noel. “Individuals graduated with certain degrees, and then some of these individuals might not have performed as employers had hoped.” However, Noel contrasts courses from institutions like the University of Phoenix to the courses offered on Coursera. “When you get reputable education institutions like the University of Illinois, (online education) supported not only by very high-level e-learning departments but also by a high quality of RYAN FANG THE DAILY ILLINI teaching,” Noel said. “You A student opens Coursera on her laptop. Coursera offers online courses with professors from the University of Illinois that have real top-of-the-line fac- attempt to recreate a classroom atmosphere, with real-time communication through webcams. ulty providing almost the same type of environment said. “And now, more and “I’d say online compo- ented, I don’t think I would ly smooth for an online and education you would get more students are learn- nents help a lot, especial- take online,” said Ibrahim. course, given that it’s somein a live classroom.” ing, acquiring information ly when I’m studying for “But gen-ed classes can be thing tough like organic Noel’s courses on Cours- online.” an exam,” said Ibrahim. (accessed online more) eas- chemistry,” said Pohn. “I era involve live sessions Many University cours- “That’s why I use Chegg a ily because you don’t really think with the later genermeant to mirror a traditional es already involve an lot, because they provide benefit as much from having ations, they’re going to be classroom setting. Through online component, and stu- explanations to help me face-to-face contact.” more comfortable with this the use of webcams, the stu- dents actively use addition- understand it.” In contrast, Tyler Pohn, kind of stuff given that an dents are able to engage with al online resources to help Ibrahim still expresses junior in LAS, favorably upbringing with technology the professor in real time. them learn. Laith Ibrahim, reservations about taking recalled his experience tak- has become more and more “The future of educa- sophomore in Business, said courses solely online. ing an online organic chem- commonplace.” tion lies in the methods by he uses Chegg.com to help “Classes that are real- istry course. which students learn,” Noel him study. ly intensive and detail-ori“It was surprising- lli69@dailyillini.com
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The program integration pathways have five points it’s aiming to improve for the lives of immigrants including helping English profi ciency, job training, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, promoting an active civic lifestyle and making sure communities are actively including immigrants. In regards to coordinated service delivery, the YMCA is focusing on delivering programs directly from YMCA staff, directing immigrants to vetted services and creating services between communities and immigrants in a variety of ways. “Organizing around these two frameworks has allowed the (New American Welcome Centers) to simultaneously create a common brand and commitment to new immigrant integration, while also allowing for customizable flexibility based on community need, existing available services, and the organizational strengths of the local Y,” according to the March 17 press release.
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“In December (2016) we were notified that (YMCA USA) selected our community and our Y to welcome immigrants into the community.”
election results were posted a few hours later than normal and that the official results have not appeared yet despite the election occurring over three weeks ago. “The Campus Student Election Commission posts unofficial results, then they
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ALTGELD the bell tower for decades,” said chimes player Cody Jones. “We’re nearly universally liked; this is a very frustrating situation for (chimes players).” The repairs of Altgeld and Illini halls, which host the mathematics and statistics departments, are estimated to cost $90 million. Bell tower repairs will be in addition to that amount. The Altgeld bells have been ringing constantly since 1920, with special performances held throughout the school year and chimes players playing at noon and other points throughout the day.
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later follow up with the offi cial results when everything has been completed and accounted for,” LeeOlukoya said. “Right now (Renée Romano), vice chancellor of student affairs, is reviewing the trustee so when she’s done, we’ll post it.” Shamseldin believes there may be a larger issue at play. “This is the longest, from
my understanding, that we’ve been waiting to see results,” she said. “But the fact that they still haven’t (released them) must mean there’s a larger issue.” The problem with the delay in official results is that the elected members of student government might be delayed in becoming offi ciated in their positions. Some students have been displeased with the lack of
courtesy the Campus Student Election Commission has shown to them over the course of this election cycle. “They devalued us as students and I fi nd it ridiculous,” Mitchell said. “A lot of people didn’t even know we had an election, because the Commission is not giving their all.” For Shamseldin, the issue comes down to lack of clar-
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ity and leadership. “For a lot of people, the Campus Student Election Commission was kind of a mess this year and I think it had to do with a different group of people being in charge than last year,” she said. “There were a lot of things that weren’t talked about or clarified that they expected us to know.” Mitchell believes the Commission needs a total
overhaul as a way to rectify their institutional problems. “The Campus Student Election Commission needs to be revamped,” Mitchell said. “There are constant issues every year. We don’t know what they do behind closed doors. I think someone needs to come in and look at how they operate.”
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tudents are returning to campus and settling back into their daily routines. Meanwhile, the editorial board is going through a transformation. Spring break signals a renewal as we transition to a whole new Daily Illini staff. Our change in leadership offers a new mix of perspectives contributing to editorials: Some of these perspectives will be con-
tinuing from before turnover and some are new. There are practices implemented in our last editorial board that we want to continue, such as covering issues that are more directly related to University students, but also knowing when to be more lighthearted. However, there are things we want to work on and weaknesses we want to repair. We will strive to look at an issue from every
possible angle before deciding on an opinion, and make sure our editorial decisions are unanimous and communicated in a constructive way. We also want to pick our topics based on what we think our fellow students will be most interested in reading. But most importantly, we want you to be part of the process. The editorial board offers the unique chance for our staff members to provide
opinions and perspectives, we ardently keep out of our other sections. But we’re not perfect. We understand the topics we discuss don’t always consider every side of an issue. The experience at Illinois is completely different for every student, and too often these unique perspectives are not showcased. We know this. More importantly, we’re working on it. Yes, really, we are.
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Relatable themes in ‘Logan’ resonate with UI students TYLER PANLILIO Columnist
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uperheroes have always been a symbol of continuity; something that more or less stays the same as our lives do the opposite. Sure, there will always be new villains or plot points, but our favorite characters always win in the end, right? “Logan,” which premiered in March, has topped “The Wolverine” as the best standalone Wolverine fi lm ever, grossing $539.8 million worldwide. With the fi lm being a goodbye to some of the original X-Men cast, the tone was already set to be more emotional than the rest of the fi lms. For a lot of current students, recent graduates and even newlyweds, we fi rst saw the most popular X-Man debut with the rest of the team in the early 2000s. Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine for over 15 years and has fi nally retired his role in “Logan,” marking the end of an era for the “X-Men” fi lm series. Simply put, we grew up with James Howlett, Peter Parker and Bruce Wayne by our sides. People our age never got to read the original comic books. Instead, we saw the fi lm adaptations. Whether it was the fi rst iteration of the “SpiderMan” fi lms or the “Dark Knight” trilogy, these fi lms always found their
way to my middle school cafeteria conversations. But one thing that separates “Logan” from the rest is its closure for the face of the X-Men. Of course, the movie is extremely violent; it’s one of the few R-rated Marvel fi lms in history. But more importantly, the fi lm is a closing to one of our generation’s most beloved comic book superheroes. With characters like Spider-Man, however, we’ll continue to see reboot after reboot until the end of time. With almost all “X-Men” fi lms, it was a long journey fi lled with violence and explosions. From preventing an apocalyptic future fi lled with mutant-hunting robots, to stopping the fi rst and most powerful mutant from destroying humanity, the plots became a bit redundant at times. “Logan” diverges from the superhero genre in that it’s not about saving the world. Instead, it focuses on more relatable, smaller-scale problems. We see Logan struggle to live a normal life, protect his depressingly small amount of loved ones and fi nally experience the feeling of having a family. It’s safe to say that this movie speaks to a lot of millennials mainly because it breaks away from a notion that we grew up with regarding these fi lms: The fictional characters we looked up to would always be there for us. Countless amounts
of superhero movies follow similar formulas for their protagonists, which is to always have the good guys prevail with no real ramifications in the end. Even if you didn’t grow up with these movies, “Logan” is still a mustsee. The fi lm itself is more of a western than anything, and the story heavily focuses on the few characters it has. Realistic themes like depression and alcoholism are present, giving it substance in terms of connecting with its audience. For students here on campus, the fi lm’s somber themes may be relatable. It’s tough to see familiar superheroes consumed by alcohol or having no will to live, and it’s even tougher when those problems relate back to real life. The fi lm accurately captures the reality of the human condition, and in a way, provides consolation in our everyday lives after the credits roll. There comes a time when our favorite superheroes stop mourning the deaths of their loved ones only because it’s their turn to be mourned. The seemingly invincible heroes we grew up with may have super strength and an adamantium skeleton, but in the end, they’ve always hurt just as much as we did.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan addresses reporters during a Republican health care briefing on Tuesday. Ryan pulled the hea;thcare bill from congressional consideration Friday afternoon.
Trump’s health care plan fails to reach the House MATT SILICH Columnist
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or all the recent handwringing about the millennial generation’s need for instant gratification, there is perhaps no better public example of that stereotypical impatience than 70-year-old President Donald Trump. Trump spent a significant portion of the past six years or so vaguely lambasting the Affordable Care Act to rile up the Republican Party’s base. He jeered President Barack Obama and bloviated about how badly Obama’s legislative legacy would hurt regular Americans. “ObamaCare is one of the greatest threats our country faces,” Trump tweeted way back in 2011. “It is unsustainable and will lead America into complete insolvency.” Given his apparent passion for the issue, it was no surprise when Trump frequently promised on the campaign trail to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act within the first 24 hours of his presidency. Now, over two months since his inauguration, Trump faces an embarrassing reality: The Republicans’ initial health care solution failed so catastrophically that the president and Speaker Paul Ryan were forced to pull the bill from congressional consideration before the House voted on it Friday afternoon. Ryan was the driving force behind the American Health Care Act, which Republicans developed and rushed to a vote within weeks of its creation. The GOP was admittedly in a difficult predicament when faced with repealing the Affordable Care Act. For all the law’s imperfections, the general and unsurprising consensus among Americans is that they enjoy easier access to health care. It’s now quite difficult to satisfy all sides of
the health care equation, including voters who’ve become accustomed to the advantages of attainable health care for low-income families and those who dislike the burden the Affordable Care Act places on the healthy and wealthy. Trump himself promised to promote universal health care after repealing the Affordable Care Act, while simultaneously improving coverage and lowering premiums for everyone. That’s not logistically possible, but it was a nice thought. One might deduce from such a complex situation that repealing the Affordable Care Act would take a great deal of preparation, work and time. Ryan and his fellow legislators undoubtedly put in the work to craft the failed bill, but the other two necessities were severely lacking. In part, because of that unnecessary haste, the American Health Care Act even split the GOP down the middle. Centrist Republicans timidly supported its half-measures from under Trump’s small thumb while far-right activists pushed to slap last-minute amendment after last-minute amendment on the bill or just discard it altogether. Trump ultimately had no choice but to pull the bill Friday. Ryan’s public persona — the competent, controlled man in charge — took a huge hit, and his recovery will be crucial to maintaining power over the fractured Republican Party. Though Ryan’s rebound is in question, there’s no doubt Trump will survive this setback. A man who came back to win the presidency even after admitting his propensity to commit sexual harassment on a live microphone is surely unkillable in the public eye. But what’s left of the president’s reputation will be further tarnished, and his approval ratings will likely continue to test whether a lower limit on such poll numbers exists. Trump has thus far proved mostly incapable of making any significant
changes outside of those he can do with the swipe of a pen, using the express power of the executive branch. Executive orders, other than the twice-failed Muslim ban, and Supreme Court nomination notwithstanding, Trump’s most significant accomplishment thus far is probably taking a few strokes off his golf game. Our president, who complained ad nauseam (and still does) that our leaders “don’t win anymore,” just lost so badly that his best option was to completely upend the Monopoly table before he landed on Boardwalk. After the public capsizing of the Affordable Health Care Act, it seems the pressure of the White House may be starting to affect Trump. The New York Times published multiple stories this weekend that said Trump was battered and bruised by the legislative battle. Perhaps next time it would benefit him to actually learn what the bill he’s proposing entails. “As Mr. Trump retired to the White House residence, he sounded tired in every way, including in spirit, his advisers said,” the Times reported. “There was a weariness about him that had not been present a day earlier.” These rumors call into question whether Trump truly has presidential stamina. Still, a recoiling Trump had enough energy Saturday to fall back on his most reliable political strategy: blaming Obama and the Democratic Party. “ObamaCare will explode and we will all get together and piece together a great healthcare plan for THE PEOPLE,” Trump tweeted. “Do not worry!” In that tweet, Trump perhaps spoke as close to the truth as he has in days: something in Washington certainly seems ready to burst, but it’s not the Affordable Care Act.
Matt is a senior in Media. silich2@dailyillini.com
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CHATIME ly anticipated by customers eager for the shop to recover. After Chatime closed, a sign was posted on the door stating that the business is closed for renovations and will be reopened again soon. “Supposedly they’re only closed for a month or so for renovations, so I’m defi nitely hoping they’ll open back up after that, but I’ve also heard Chatime will be replaced with another place that will serve food and boba,” Chan wrote. After closing the bubble tea shop, Chatime’s owner partnered in opening Ozu Ramen, a Japanesestyle restaurant located on South Sixth Street. The owner declined to comment to The Daily Illini. So far, Ozu Ramen has been popular among students. In fact, Ozu Ramen has been so successful that there is often a wait to get a table at the restaurant. It actually had to close for a few weeks after it opened
due to the unanticipated crowds and a supply shortage. Cindy Tan, senior in Media and marketing manager for Ozu Ramen, said although the restaurant had to temporarily close, it is actually a good thing because it shows how successful business has been so far. “Basically, when we fi rst started, we didn’t expect to have such a great rush of people, which we’re not complaining. Business has been superb the fi rst couple weeks which is fi ne,” Tan said. “We had to temporarily close because we ran out of supplies and even when we went to buyers they didn’t have enough ingredients for us … It’s a great thing actually.” Li said she is satisfied with Ozu Ramen’s menu but she hopes the owner will reopen Chatime in the near future. “I just want them to open Chatime again and to have that quality bubble tea again,” Li said.
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Students chat at the Latea Bubble Tea Lounge on Sunday. Since Chatime’s closing, many of its former patrons have taken to Latea.
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Netflix’s ‘Love’ tells the true modern romance BY HANNAH AUTEN CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The moment I saw Netflix had come out with a new, original, quirky, Judd Apatow-produced show titled “Love,” I knew I had to watch it. After burning through the fi rst season, I found myself with the alltoo-familiar hangover that inevitably follows a Netfl ix binge. I had an empty place inside that could only be fi lled by more “Love” (not as dramatic as it sounds, I promise). When season two fi nally rolled around, it offered up something different, yet also more of the same. “Love” continued to provide realness to the viewer, whether they wanted it or not. However, the single largest fl aw in season two, by far, is its continued lack of diversity. Although I’ll admit I was a bit concerned that a show of this nature wouldn’t have much holding power past its fi rst season, I was pleasantly surprised to watch season two and see the show’s continued success. Season two picks up where the first season left off. Mickey and Gus are standing outside the same Los Angeles gas station where the two initially crossed paths in the pilot episode. Mickey tells Gus about her struggles with addiction, that she needs some time apart and the couple should consider getting coffee in a year or so. Gus responds with a meaningful kiss, and now we are officially in season
two territory. “Love” grapples with a variety of different topics such as spending time with parents, substance abuse and what it means to be a ‘successful’ millennial, but most importantly, it continues to take a long, hard look at love in the modern age. The second season of “Love” follows Mickey in her continued visits to Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous meetings as she continues trying to stay sober, in more ways than one. Gus, on the other hand, focuses on giving everything to help Mickey battle her addictions. Yet, actually understanding how to support someone, especially a significant other, proves to be a much more difficult feat than Gus originally anticipated. And with long distance added into the equation, season two is off and running in no time. Mickey and Gus’ relationship is likely all too relatable to the viewer. For example, Mickey spends hours, nearly an entire day, deciding whether or not to send a text message to Gus. There is an entire scene where the only communication between the couple is via text messaging. Additionally, Gus fi nds himself trying his best to help Mickey or those around him. Too often though, he barely misses the mark and accidentally makes the situation worse. Mickey, on the other hand, desperately wants a wholesome and healthy relation-
ship with Gus. She allows her brief moments of indecision and weakness to wreak havoc on the peaceful life with Gus that she so ardently wants. Unlike nearly every other relationship seen on TV, “Love” has one comprised of two real people who have actual human fl aws. Unfortunately, while “Love” does showcase a nearly unbeatable relationship as far as realism goes, every character in the show is exactly the same. Okay, maybe not exactly the same. The show is set in present-day Los Angeles, revolves around very modern themes, stars a cast of millennials and nearly every single character is white and heterosexual (as far as the viewer can tell). The last time I was in Los Angeles, it was more diverse than this show depicts. This is where “Love” completely misses the mark. Sure, there’s the token black character in a few scenes. A handful of minor characters are played by minorities, but seriously, this is a show about modern day love, yet the characters are all straight and white? If there’s anything our country has hopefully learned over the past decade, it is that love and people are not only straight and white. For a seemingly modern, innovative show to have such a homogenous cast is beyond disappointing. That is not what love looks like. That is not what love is.
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Judd Apatow is one of the creators of “Love.” Creative Director Hannah Auten of The Daily Illini claims that the show accurately portrays 21st century relationships. Apatow, Rust and Arfi n created a television show that looks at the ups and downs, and the struggles and triumphs of managing an actual, real-life relationship in the 21st centu-
ry. Other shows and movies offer seemingly endless recreations of the same white, heterosexual couples that no realistic person can relate to. While “Love” does, like far too many oth-
er Hollywood productions, miss the mark for diversity, it offers a light into a modern relationship that the viewer can resonate with.
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Nipped in the bud
Japan House’s cherry blossoms may not bloom due to changing temperatures BY MELISSA WAGNER STAFF WRITER
February’s abnormally high temperatures brought ‘spring fever’ to students as well as plants, but those hopes for warmer weather were shot down by March’s cold temperatures. If not for the winter storm in the second week of March, the cherry blossom trees in Sen Cherry Tree Allée at the University’s Aboretum would have bloomed after February’s unseasonably warm weather.
“I don’t expect to have any trees really blooming. There may be a few blossoms here and there but nothing to take pictures of,” Jim Bier, designer and caretaker of the Japan House gardens, said. “I looked at the buds two weeks ago, and I predicted to people that in another week and a half they’d be opening up. And about a week after that, that’s when the storm came through, so I think they’re gone for the year.” The cherry blossom
trees, donated by Dr. Genshitsu Sen and Dr. and Mrs. Luting Liao in 2008, only blossom for about a week or so. Bier said the trees are designed for slightly warmer climates than Champaign-Urbana’s, so every year their blooming is a gamble. Diane Anderson, grounds manager of the University’s Aboretum, said when the buds advance before the temperature drops below freezing, they are not likely to blossom. She also said the cold tempera-
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Signs of spring are spreading throughout the Japan House gardens, but March’s cold temperatures and snow may have ended any chance of seeing cherry blossoms this spring.
tures are not harmful to the trees, but they do diminish their “beauty.” Nathan Beccue, natural areas manager at nearby Allerton Park, said the plants in Allerton Park were not affected by the recent storm. “Most of our early spring flowering plants are native, and although some began flowering before the cold snap, they tend to weather the storm just fine,” Beccue wrote in an email. “Most of those species look fine now and I don’t anticipate a lingering effect from the cold spell.” Unlike Allerton Park’s plants, cherry blossom trees are not native to the midwest. The trees are distributed around the Northern hemisphere in the temperate zones like India, West Siberia, Canada, Korea, China, Japan and Europe. Cherry blossom trees prefer warm climates, so they face more challenges than other trees and plants. Many cherry trees were cultivated for ornamental use and do not produce fruit. Bier said the cherry tree is delicate and generally faces the same problems associated with fruiting trees, like diseases and climate problems. “The trouble is that cherry trees are more warm climate plants. They would do very good in Southern Illinois, but right here in Champaign-Urbana, they’re borderline,” Bier said. Usually, cherry blossom tree blooming is surrounded by a series of events like festivals. In Urbana, the Japan House updates visitors on the progress of the blooming. It is not likely for these events to occur this year. Washington D.C., one of the only areas in the U.S. known for cherry blossom trees, also suffered from
the cold snap, with nearly half of the buds killed. Bier said it only takes one day to ruin cherry blossom tree blooming, and that is the case with a lot of gardening. Still, Anderson said there is much to look forward to in the Aboretum. She said they are hoping to start a campaign to install more bulbs in all of the gardens. The Aboretum, like the Japan House, thrives on donations. “Everything that’s at Japan House has to be donated, and it doesn’t come from the University, so that’s a slow process,” Bier said. “We’re just maintaining what we have and trying to keep it in as good of shape as possible.” Nick Offerman, wellknown actor and University alum, helped design and build the “azumaya” (gazebo) in the Aboretum in 2013. Offerman will visit on April 1 to host a fundraiser for the Japan House. Even though the cherry trees will not be blossoming, visitors can look forward to some upcoming new additions. “This spring, we’re going to have flowering trees, a few shrubs and herbaceous perennials that we’re going to plant in the next couple of months,” Anderson said. “We are also working on some benches . . . and we’re hoping to have some more artwork.” The new additions are in celebration of the University’s sesquicentennial. The Aboretum is adding a new garden straight east of the Master Gardener’s Idea Garden, as well as expansions around the Miles C. Hartley Selections Garden. The Aboretum expects the additions to be completed by the end of summer.
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Chatime’s closing causes stress among students BY OLIVIA BIEVENUE STAFF WRITER
The popular Taiwanese bubble tea shop on Green Street, Chatime, has closed unexpectedly and for an unknown amount of time. The shop has been closed since February and shows no signs of reopening anytime soon — or if it will reopen at all. Because of the uncertainty surrounding the closed
shop, rumors have started to circulate campus as to why the shop closed and if it will reopen in the future. Karina Chan, freshman in LAS, was a big fan of Chatime. “I’m not the biggest fan of milk tea, so I really liked their large selection of juices. I’d always add boba and jelly to mine and rotated between different juice flavors,” Chan wrote in an
email. Some Chatime customers, including Chan, were surprised and disappointed that their favorite bubble teas and other beverages are no longer available. “I’m absolutely devastated; I loved Chatime. It always made my day to be able to go there and grab some juice, boba and jelly, and (it) could cheer me up no matter what. I’m still real-
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ly upset about their closing and am hoping they’ll open up again,” Chan wrote. Because Chatime is closed, loyal customers have turned to other bubble tea options on campus. One place that has become popular among previous Chatime customers is Latea Bubble Tea Lounge, located on South Sixth Street. “I’ve pretty much switched to going to Latea
full time. They have regular flavored tea as well as milk tea, so I typically order a fruity flavored green tea to replace the juice I used to get at Chatime,” Chan wrote. Jiabao Li, freshman in DGS, has also chosen to go to Latea more often because of Chatime’s closing. Li said what made Chatime unique was the quiet but friendly atmosphere.
Chatime also had a selection of board games that made the experience more enjoyable and relaxing. “It’s less loud (in Chatime) … The tables are laid out in a more user-friendly way, so that you can kind of see what everyone is doing and just hang out,” Li said. Ch at i me’s possible reopening has been high-
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BASKETBALL
New faces in athletics spark hope Underwood can deliver more wins BY MATT GERTSMEIER Illini Hoops Columnist
W
hile many people have had their eyes fixated on the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament, Illinois stole the college basketball spotlight momentarily with the hiring of Brad Underwood. It was the Illini’s “One Shining Moment” of March. But, there’s a strong chance this hiring will shine well past its initial headlines. In seven days, Whitman snagged one of the most promising coaches in college basketball. And it was one day removed from Underwood’s season finale, a one-point loss to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It took former Director of Athletics Mike Thomas 20 days to hire Groce. Whitman has once again proven himself as the right leader for Illinois athletics. He didn’t allow any rumors or leads to get out, which hurt Thomas in 2012. It was known to the public that Shaka Smart was Thomas’ first choice for Bruce Weber’s replacement. When Smart took the Texas offer, Thomas had to go back to his list and eventually settle with Groce. Whitman also selected a coach who got a lot of Illinois fans buzzing. Many Twitter handles were raving about the hire, including sportscaster Scott Van Pelt and basketball analyst Jay Bilas. I’m confident that Underwood is the right coach for Illinois basketball and here’s why. Many coaching carousels, including my own, did not have Underwood’s name as a potential candidate for the Illinois job. I think a lot of that was because Underwood had just completed year one of his fiveyear contract at Oklahoma State. The hire was under the radar, and while Underwood isn’t as big a household name as Tony Bennett, Gregg Marshall or Archie Miller, this was an absolutely great hire for the Illini. Whitman’s mission since his first day on the job has been implementing a winning tradition for Illinois athletics. Most of Whitman’s tweets include the hashtag #WeWillWin. Well, Underwood’s history fits that hashtag perfectly. Underwood has four years of head coaching experience. He started out in the Southland Conference with Stephen F. Austin where he accumulated a record of 89-14 and 53-1 in conference in three years. Underwood and the Lumberjacks won three-straight regular season and conference tournaments. He transferred that success to Oklahoma State, going 20-13 with the Cowboys and securing a 10-seed in the NCAA tournament. A year before Underwood was in charge at Oklahoma State, the Cowboys missed the Big Dance with a record of 12-20. His 109 wins ranks Underwood third in most victories achieved in four years. Brad Stevens and Smart have the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively. Talk about a winner. This is absolutely exciting to see. In four years, he’s pieced together a win percentage just above 80 percent. Even after a major leap from the Southland to the Big 12, he answered the call and kept winning. He’s a proven winner. He can adapt to major transitions. But, one of his greatest qualities is his offense. Get ready for points next season — and lots of them. This past season, Oklahoma State was tied for fifth in the NCAA for points per game, averaging just shy of 86 per contest. According to Kenpom’s adjusted offensive efficiency rating, Underwood and Oklahoma State were the top team in college basketball, averaging 126 points per 100 possessions. This is a trend Underwood has established since his days at Stephen F. Austin. Underwood’s offenses are extremely efficient and entertaining to watch operate. His
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New head coach Brad Underwood speaks at the State Farm Center on Monday, March 20. He is replacing John Groce, who left Illinois on March
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Nancy Fahey is the new head coach for Illini women’s basketball after coaching for 31 years at Washington University in St. Louis.
Underwood father, Fahey changes pace, son duo join Illini not ready to slow down BY STEPHEN COHN STAFF WRITER
Tyler Underwood’s next jersey will say “Illinois” on the front, just like the first one he wore growing up in Illinois. The difference will be on the back. This one will say “Underwood.” The last one said “Cook.” Former Illini star forward Brian Cook was a childhood favorite for Underwood. The redshirt freshman and son of new Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood will transfer to the University from Oklahoma State alongside his father. Tyler Underwood played basketball at Nacogdoches High School in Nacogdoches, Texas, the home of Stephen F. Austin University. SFA was the first head coaching stop of Brad Underwood’s Division I career. The head coach called his son a cerebral and heady player and a good shooter at his introductory press conference at the State Farm Center last Monday afternoon. Illinois Director of Athletics John Whitman introduced Underwood as the 18th head coach in the basketball program’s history. “We are taking an unbelievable step in Illini athletics today,” Whitman said.
Whitman relieved fifth-year Illinois head coach John Groce of his duties on March 11, two days after losing to Michigan in the team’s first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The University did not hire a search firm to assist in the hiring. Oklahoma State fell to Michigan 92-91 in the First Round of the 2017 NCAA tournament. Underwood said he has a policy that he does not talk to other teams during the season, but a conversation with Whitman opened upon elimination. Underwood said Whitman’s enthusiasm for the University — and signature phrase “We Will Win” — made his choice easier. “Whitman’s pride is incredible, and it exudes,” Underwood said. “He didn’t have to sell me, but ‘We Will Win’ is what I’m about.” Winning has clearly become what Underwood is about at every head coaching stop. He made the NCAA tournament each of his past four seasons, reaching the Round of 32 in 2014 and 2016 with Stephen F. Austin University. Underwood’s Lumberjacks went 53-1 in Southland Conference play, winning the regular sea-
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BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER
Over the course of its 43-year history, Illinois women’s basketball has won 604 games. The Illini’s new head coach, Nancy Fahey, was one of the quickest coaches to reach 600 wins in college women’s basketball at Washington University, a Division III school in St. Louis, during her 31 years as head coach. Since becoming Illinois’ Director of Athletics back in February 2016, Josh Whitman has coined the phrase, “We Will Win.” The standard of excellence Fahey put on display at WashU certainly fits the mantra, and her winning ways were not something Whitman had to become familiar with. Like Fahey, Whitman’s previous job was at WashU. As Director of Athletics for the Bears, he got a first-hand look at how Fahey operated and said that she was someone he hoped to work with again in the future. At the end of the 2016-17 season, Whitman had the perfect opportunity to reach out to his former co-worker. “This was one of my biggerselling jobs,” Whitman said. “It’s hard to take someone who’s been some place for 30 years, had the kind of success that she’s had,
built the kind of relationships that she has built, and then to make a change like this one is not easy.” Fahey is one of the biggest winning coaches in NCAA history. At WashU, she led the Bears to 737 victories, 10 Final Fours and five national titles — including four-straight from 1998-2001. She is also credited with having the second-longest winning streak in women’s college basketball history at 81 games. The only coach to win more consecutive games is Geno Auriemma at UConn. The Huskies won 90 games in a row from 2008-2010 and are currently on a 109-game win streak. “I’m grateful to Nancy for her trust in us,” Whitman said. “(I’m thankful) for her vision (of) what Illinois women’s basketball can be and for making the decision to come be a part of the Illini family. We have an unbelievable opportunity here.” Fahey will bring a résumé to Champaign full of accolades. Winning 23 University Athletic Association titles and becoming the fastest coach in NCAA history to reach 600 wins, Fahey has received a number of awards.
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BASEBALL
New location, same results for Illini over spring break BY THOMAS POLCYN STAFF WRITER
Prior to spring break, Illinois baseball head coach Dan Hartleb said that he and his team were excited to play their first home games of the season. Hartleb went on to say that he thought the familiar surroundings and having the home fans behind them would provide the Illini with a boost. But, through eight games at Illinois field, the Illini are 2-6. Though the team was excited heading into the break, the Illini have had the same issues this season. In the eight games played, the pitching staff has allowed 51 runs and just over seven per game, which is about what the group has averaged so far. Additionally, the offense has only scored roughly six runs per game. Together, that has lead the Illini to be outscored 152-116 through 20 games. However, despite the early struggles, the Illini still have time to turn this homestand around. They have four more games at home, enough to get back to .500 on the stand before leaving for their next road game.
Illini offensive leaders continue to hit
The offense has been inconsistent at times, but all season, the offensive leaders have continued to contribute. This stand has been no different. Sophomore outfielder Jack
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Illinois’ Pat McInerney hits a single against Eastern Illinois at Illinois Field on April 5, 2016. The Illini still have a chance to improve their record before hitting the road April 4. Yalowitz has continued his hot start, despite struggling in the last couple of games. The team’s leading hitter racked up eight hits through the first seven games, pushing his season batting average to .359. Yalowitz also hit his third and fourth home runs of the season in back-to-back games against Toledo and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, respectively. This
helped him to chip in 11 RBIs so far in this stand, good for half his overall total of 22 on the season. Senior first baseman Pat McInerney also had a strong week at the plate. He’s added four home runs, pushing him to seven on the season, including a two-home run game against Michigan State in Illinois’ first Big Ten game of the season. McInerney has also collected nine hits so far during the stretch,
which has brought his batting average to .321 on the season — good for second on the team. He has yet to make an error this season, sporting a .1000 fielding percentage. Other notable performances came from Casey Dodge, who collected eight hits and three RBIs. Doran Turchin also added seven
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Walker’s efforts earn his spot on Underwood’s staff BY MATT GERTSMEIER ILLINI HOOPS COLUMNIST
Illinois men’s basketball has retained Jamall Walker as a member of its coaching staff. Walker spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for John Groce’s staff at Illinois. When Groce was fired March 11, Walker was promoted to interim head coach and led Illinois to a 2-1 record in the National Invitation Tournament. While there was likely added motivation for the Illini during their National Invitation Tournament run, Walker deserves a lot of credit. Despite being in a difficult situation, Walker stepped up and looked poised doing so. He ran the right offensive plays at the right times, switched up defensive schemes when needed and pushed Illinois to try to mount a comeback against University of Central Florida. His pregame and postgame interviews were raw, and he refused to sugarcoat anything. Walker remained humble and wouldn’t allow himself to take any credit for his team’s success. He made sure to always recognize his players for their efforts. Walker is all about the players, which is exactly why he needs to continue to be a part of the Illini. During his introductory press conference, Brad Underwood noted the effort Walker gave in the interim position.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for the job he is doing in a hard situation,” Underwood said. “It’s not easy. To get a win and continue moving forward, that’s impressive.” I believe this is a step in the right direction for Illinois basketball and a great move by Underwood. Walker has been a staple in recruiting for the Illini and demonstrated a passion for his players and the University. During media availability previewing the Boise State game, Walker expressed his interest in staying in Champaign. “I think this place is special,” Walker said. “Champaign’s been home more than any other place.” After playing for Saint Louis University from 1996-1999, Walker has had 17 years of assistant coaching experience from high school, community college and the Division I level. His longest tenure at one spot has been with Illinois. Walker can serve as the bridge between the current roster and incoming recruits and Underwood. Introducing a new coach can sometimes be a tough transition for players who have built relationships and gotten used to Groce’s playing style. Since the 2016-2017 season ended with a loss to University of Central Florida in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals, Walker and Underwood have already gotten to work.
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Illinois interim head coach Jamall Walker watches his team from the sideline during a game against Valparaiso at State Farm Center on March 13. Underwood says he has “tremendous” repsect for the job Walker has done. The two visited class of 2017 commit DaMonte Williams and four-star recruit Mark Smith. The Illini have two remaining scholarships for the class of 2017, and Smith could very well be taking one of the final spots.
Smith, the recipient of the 2017 Mr. Basketball of Illinois award, built a relationship with Groce. With Groce gone, Underwood will need to rely on Walker to continue helping in Smith’s recruitment. The last time Illinois received
a commitment from the state’s Mr. Basketball award winner was Jereme Richmond in 2010. At the end of his introductory press conference, Underwood stated that Illinois wouldn’t have a good staff — it will have a great
staff. Walker is phase one of putting together a great staff.
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Illinois begins to conference play 3-0 after sweeping Iowa BY ERICH FISHER STAFF WRITER
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Illinois starting pitcher Breanna Wonderly delivers a pitch during a game against Nebraska at Eichelberger Field on March 26, 2016. The Illini swept the Hawkeyes last weekend, 3-0.
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UNDERWOOD son and conference tournaments each of his three years. Oklahoma State lured Underwood away from SFA after the 2015-16 season. The Cowboys finished 9-9 in the Big 12 after going 3-15 the previous year. The Cowboys promoted Mike Boynton, one of Underwood’s assistants at SFA and OSU, on Friday. Underwood, 53, played college basketball from 19811986. He started at HardinSimmons before transferring to Kansas State. Underwood’s coaching career began as a graduate assistant at HardinSimmons in 1986. He was an assistant coach at three schools, including Western Illinois and Kansas State, before being named Stephen F. Austin’s head coach in 2013. The Leathernecks visited Illinois’ Assembly Hall several times during Underwood’s tenure, and he said he learned the importance of “Illini Nation.” “To come in here as an opponent made tremendous
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Pitching staff making adjustments, needs consistency
Pitching has continued to be the big issue for the Illini. Hartleb has said that the biggest issues for the staff hasvebeen getting behind in counts and giving up free bases. That continued this weekend, but there were some bright spots for the group as well. Sophomore right-hander Luke Shilling has quietly put together back-to-back
memories for me,” Underwood said. “I felt this was an elite program.” Underwood is under a sixyear, $18 million deal with the University. He will be paid $2.75 million in 2017-18 with a $100,000 increase each year. There is a budget allocation for three on-court assistant coaches of $850,000. Jamall Walker, an assistant under Groce, will be one of those on-court assistants.
“I dream big. It’s a cliché, but I do.” BRAD UNDERWOOD MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH
Walker served as interim head coach during the Illini’s NIT run. He finished 2-1, and Illinois lost to Central Florida in the quarterfinals. Illinois has the No. 11 recruiting class in the country, according to 247sports. com. Forward Jeremiah Tilmon and point guard Trent Frazier headline the class, which currently has four commits. solid outings. Command has still been a big issue for him, walking no less than five batters in any of his starts, but in the past two games he has combined to throw 11 innings while allowing just three earned runs and only five hits. He also threw five innings of no-hit ball in Illinois’ matchup with Coastal Carolina on March 11. Freshman pitcher Cyrillo Watson has also had an impressive last few games. The reliever has appeared in three of the eight outings, combining to throw five innings and allowing no runs. Also notable was Quinten Sefcik, who has appeared in
Senior Breanna Wonderly’s dominant pitching led the Illinois softball team to a 3-0 sweep of the Iowa Hawkeyes this weekend in Iowa City, Iowa. In the first game of the series, Wonderly pitched the 12th no-hitter in program history, helping the team to a 8-0 wins. The only batter to reach base for Iowa was junior Kaitlyn Mullarkey, getting hit by a pitch in the first inning. “You don’t focus on the no-hitter during the game because that’s when you jinx it,” Wonderly said. “I had complete trust in my defense and teammates behind me to help me out.” Sophomore Kiana Sherlund and senior Nicole Evans led the Illinois offense at the plate. Sherlund went 2-3 and drove in two runs, while Evans hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Evans continued to have a Many college basketball pundits thought the firing of Groce would cause some to decommit from Illinois. Underwood and Walker were reportedly on the road Sunday to visit and recruit Edwardsville point guard Mark Smith, who was recently awarded Mr. Basketball in the state of Illinois. “You’re not winning here, or at this level, without good players,” Underwood said. “We want skilled players. You have to put the ball in the basket.” Underwood attended Illinois’ second-round NIT game against Boise State at the State Farm Center last Monday night as a spectator. He did a first-half phone interview during the ESPN2 broadcast of the quarterfinal loss. Now that the season has concluded, Underwood is prepared for a successful reign in Champaign. “I dream big,” Underwood said. “It’s a cliché, but I do. I dream big. Winning a national championship is something that can happen here.”
secohn2@dailyillini.com @stephencohn14 four games so far. He’s combined to throw 7 2/3 innings, giving up just four earned runs and walking two batters.
strong presence offensively in the team’s second game Sunday. She hit another two-run homer in the third inning to give the Illini a 2-0 lead. Evans leads the team with 11 home runs. Iowa was not much more successful against Wonderly in her second outing. The Hawkeyes only got two runs off of her with the second run coming late in the game. Evans started the seventh inning off with an RBI single, and sophomore Stephanie Abello batted Evans in with a single to right field. Redshirt freshman Veronica Ruelius followed up Abello’s RBI single with one of her own, giving Illinois a 5-1 lead, which Iowa would not recover from. The Illini won, 5-2. Wonderly pitched another complete game for the Illini, giving up two runs, four hits, two walks and striking out two to get her ninth win of the season. “(Wonderly’s) always
steady,” Illinois head coach Tyra Perry said. “She’s always as advertised; we know what we’re going to get from her and having a pitcher on our team has been key to our success.” The Illini continued with their hot bats in the series finale. Illinois scored two runs in the fifth inning to get itself on the board. However, the Hawkeyes quickly responded with three runs of their own in the bottom of the inning. They led 4-2 going into the sixth inning. Abello hit a two-run homer in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game. Junior Maddi Doane then hit an RBI single to give Illinois the 5-4 lead. Abello’s RBI double and junior Rowan McGuire’s RBI single in the seventh inning secured a 7-4 victory for the Illini. “As coaches, we just talked to them about staying calm and not waiting till the
seventh inning to get things going,” Perry said. Junior pitcher Erin Walker got her third win of the season after coming in for sophomore Taylor Edwards in the fifth inning. Wonderly got the save in the game when she pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for Illinois while not giving up a hit. “Coming into a situation like that is always nerveracking,” Wonderly said. “I tried to slow the game down and just trust myself and my teammates behind me.” With their sweep of the Hawkeyes this weekend, the Illini move to 22-8 on the season and 3-0 in Big Ten play. Their next game will be on Wednesday at home against Illinois State. “I think we have a couple kids that are really hot right now,” Perry said. “They work really hard and were able to show that off this weekend.”
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behind. In 1982, Fahey began her first season of coaching at Johnsburg High School in Johnsburg, Illinois. As head coach of the Skyhawks, her squad finished 5-17, but by her third and fourth seasons, she turned the program around. The team finished with back-to-back 20-win seasons, and in 1986 she was named Coach of the Year by the Northwest Herald. Over 30 years later, Fahey will take over an Illinois program that has gone without a winning season in four years and has not made an NCAA tournament appearance since 2003. Along with the struggles on the court in recent years, the Illini’s problems have also failed to cease off of it. Nearly two years ago, seven former players filed a $10 million lawsuit against
the University. The players claimed that the women’s basketball coaching staff was verbally and emotionally abusive, as well as racially discriminatory towards certain players on the team. No members of the coaching staff were convicted of any wrongdoing, but the University did eventually settle with the players for $375,000. Fahey was not oblivious to what took place during the last head coach’s tenure, but she said is not interested in reflecting on the past. “I understand it was tough,” Fahey said. “But I’m looking forward. My hope is (that) five years from now we’re going to be talking about what this team did. I owe those kids that, and I plan on giving it to them.”
man-Lands, Michael Finke and the incoming recruits. Still, only time will tell if Underwood’s winning ways and style of play will translate to Illinois next season. But, I like to remain optimistic. There are still a few questions that I’m sure will be answered this week
in regards to Underwood’s coaching staff and the 2017 recruiting class. But, if this past weekend is any indication, things will go the Illini’s way.
FAHEY She was named the NCAA Division III Coach of the Year four times and is a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Washington University Sports Hall of Fame, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. But despite all she has accomplished, Fahey still believes there is a lot more to achieve before her coaching days are over. “I hadn’t necessarily thought about retirement at this point,” Fahey said. “I think I got a little more juice in me. I want to work.” Fahey said that she was proud of all she and her players accomplished at WashU and added that it hurt to leave the Bears
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NEW HIRE teams have always demonstrated an up-tempo pace and like to get shots up in a hurry. I’m intrigued to see this work with players like Te’Jon Lucas, Jalen Cole-
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Finishing strong
With four games left in the homestand, the Illini will look to bring their home record back up to .500 on the season. They will play one more game with Bradley and a three-game series with Indiana State before heading to a neutral site to take on Missouri for the annual Braggin’ Rights game.
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Brad Underwood speaks at the State Farm Center on Monday, March 20. He joins the Illini after four years of impressive head coaching at Stephen F. Austin University and Oklahoma State.
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Illinois earns three wins in weekend competition BY GAVIN GOOD ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Illinois women’s tennis team defeated both Maryland and Southern Illinois Carbondale on Sunday, ending with three wins over the weekend. The first win came against Rutgers on Saturday. Illinois captured the doubles point with doubles pair Alexis Casati and Daniela Pedraza Novak taking down Rutgers’ Farris Cunningham and Jacqueline Cochrane, 6-0. Senior Louise Kwong and sophomore Ines Vias defeated Ksenija Tihomirova and Chloe Lee, 6-2 at the No. 1 doubles position. In singles, Kwong defeated Mingxiu Du at the No. 1 spot, 6-2, 6-1, while Casati beat Tihomirova, 6-3, 6-1 in the No. 2 spot. Senior Madie Baillon took down Lee at No. 3 singles, 6-1, 6-0, and sophomore Jaclyn Switkes bested Rutgers’ Katherine Muzik, 6-3, 6-2.
Vias retired from her match at No. 5 singles with Cochrane at 6-4, 4-5, but played as normal Sunday. Junior Jade Hilton knocked off Cunningham, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to wrap up the 6-1 Illini win. Illinois continued its run of success, beating Maryland for its fourth win in its last five matches. Kwong and Vias cruised to a 6-2 win over Alexandra Stanova and Kristina Hovsepyan at No. 1 doubles, before Casati and Pedraza Novak took down Cassandre Thebault and Arnelle Sullivan 6-4 at No. 3 doubles. Maryland could not win the doubles point for the second time this season. After taking the doubles point, Illinois dropped its next two singles matches, allowing Maryland to take a 2-1 lead. Casati dropped her No. 2 singles match to Ekaterina Tour, 6-2, 6-1, and Baillon lost to Sullivan at No. 3 singles, 7-6 (7-5), 6-1.
The Illini then rattled off four-straight wins to claim the match. Junior Grace Tapak got Illinois started on its run at No. 6 singles, besting Hovsepyan, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Jaclyn Switkes then defeated the Terrapins’ Kate Yemelyanenka in another three-set match, 6-1, 5-7, 6-1. Kwong clinched it for the Illini, bouncing back after dropping the first set 1-6 to win a tiebreaker in the second set at 7-6 (7-5) before moving on to claim the third set, 6-3. Pedraza Novak dropped a marathon first set, 6-7 (11-13) before winning the next two, 6-3, 6-4. Illinois moved inside to take on Southern Illinois Carbondale with rain threatening the second half of its Sunday doubleheader. The Illini were firmly in control from the jump, taking down the Salukis 4-0 after doubles pairs Casati and Pedraza Novak (No. 3 doubles) and Kwong and
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Illinois’ Alexis Casati gets ready to return a ball during the match against Nebraska at the Atkins Tennis Center on April 3, 2016. Vias (No. 1 doubles) took down their Saluki counterparts by scores of 6-3. The Illini ran the table in singles
as well before clinching the 4-0 result. Next up for Illinois is a trip to Iowa on March 31
and then to Nebraska on April 2.
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SPRING BREAK RECAP
Track and field starts season strong; other sports fall in break matchups early lead over Joseph in the Scottrade Center with Although the Illinois a takedown in the first minmen’s and women’s basketute. Soon after, the Penn ball teams made news over State freshman escaped and spring break, other Illini earned his first takedown of sports competed during the the match for the lead. Martinez came back and tied the match with an escape at the end of the first period. The two continued their back-and-forth match in the second period when Martinez retook the lead, 4-3, after an escape. Joseph responded with another takedown, tying the score once again. Martinez initially retook the lead in the third period but as he went for the takedown, Joseph reversed the momentum and took the two-time champion down on the mat, pinning him with 1:25 left on the clock. Martinez’s all-time record is now 98-2. AUSTIN YATTONI THE DAILY ILLINI Overall, the team finished Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez wrestles Michigan’s Logan Massa in the 165-pound weight class during a 11th with 43.5 points. Men’s tennis loses twice match at Huff Hall on Jan. 20. Martinez won by decision, and the Illini defeated the Wolverines, after an extended break 34-6. Martinez lost at the NCAA championship and earned the runner-up title. BY TATIANIA PERRY
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
break. Here is a rundown of some of the headlines Illini athletes made last week. Martinez loses title to Penn State in NCAA championship Junior Isaiah Martinez
fell to No. 3 Vincenzo Joseph of Penn State at the NCAA championship, collecting the runner-up title. This was the junior’s second career competitive loss. Martinez started with an
After taking 19 days off, Illinois played TCU and California over the weekend. Illinois fell to TCU, 5-2. The Horned Frogs had an early advantage, winning doubles matches on the first and third courts. Aleks Vukic and Zeke Clark were the two Illini singles victories. Illinois then fell 4-3 to California on Saturday, moving its record to 9-7. California won the doubles point with wins on Court One and Two. The deciding match came on Court Four with California’s Filip Bergevi defeating Julian Childers. The team will be competing again Monday against Stanford. Men’s track and field begins its outdoor season The team earned titles in the all the open sprint events, the 4x100m relay and the hurdle events. To begin the day, the
4x100m relay ran a sub-40 time, a feat they could not accomplish last season. The team consisting of freshman Josh Eiker, sophomores Joe Haight and Devin Quinn and junior Mo Maat ran a 39.68. After placing fourth in the NCAA Indoor Championship, junior David Kendziera opened up his outdoor season collecting both hurdles titles. The Illini swept the titles in the 100m; Quinn clocked a 10.43 and runner-up Maat timed a 10.54. In the 200m, Quinn claimed his second title of the day running a 21.16, and runner-up Haight completed it in 21.52. In the 400m, Kenneth Allen clocked a 47.27 for the title. The team finished first out of eight teams with 173 points.
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