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HOMECOMING GUIDE Monday, October 24, 2016

Monday, October 24, 2016

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Reed Cabral Mechanical Science and Engineering Chicago, IL Anuj Chokshi Neuroscience Bartlett, IL

Derek Hoot Political Science Madison, WI

Ronald Lewis Finance Westchester, IL

Hannah Schlacter Marketing and Management Riverwoods, IL

Osazomon Imarenezor Chemistry Chicago, IL

Abby Marten Agricultural Leadership Education Effingham, IL

Collin T. Schumock Political Science and Economics Geneva, IL

Caitlin McClure Agricultural Communications Lawrenceville, IL

Rikka Skillrud Interdisciplinary Health Bloomington, IL

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Marley Jackson Recreation, Sport and Tourism Joliet, IL

Alexxis M. Franklin Sports Management Chicago, IL

Isabel Rose Kadiri Community Health Niles, IL

Emma Goodwin Political Science and English Palatine, IL

Evan Keller Political Science, Spanish and Communication West Frankfort, IL

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Block I dazzles audience for 90th year with card stunts

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Block I during the halftime performance at the Homecoming game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 24, 2015. BY JAQUELINE BETTHAUSER STAFF WRITER

Homecoming Week celebrates University traditions, some that are nearing a century old. Card stunts at the University began exactly 90 years ago. They are fan favorites done in Block I, the Illini Pride student section at home football games, in which each fan holds up a different color card at certain times to contribute to the images formed by the whole section. Card stunts have come a long way since their creation and have been solidified as a University football tradition. Alex Erwin, junior in LAS, is a Blockhead, one of the student leaders of the Block I section. He said that looking back to the earlier days, it is amazing how the skill involved in creating the card stunts have increased. “It’s really crazy how much more advanced it’s gotten. If you compare the designs that we’re doing now to the ones that they did then, it’s pretty remarkable how much it has improved,” he said. The designs have become increasingly creative over the past 90 years, and desire to create new, elaborate designs is what makes doing card stunts so fun. There are many elements that differentiate the card stunts of today from those of the past. One such evolution is the creation of the transition stunt in which two rope runners run down the sides of the crowd. As the rope passes over the students in Block I, some switch cards to alter the image. Erwin, who has run the rope in previous games, says these stunts are very interactive and look great in execution. One of the transition stunts, a crowd pleaser which has been repeated at multiple games, consists of two mugs that start out full and empty as the rope moves down the section, as students chant, “Chug, chug, chug!”

The increased complexity of these card stunts has occurred thanks to a select group of volunteers who have taken on the responsibility of planning the stunts. Sam LeRoy, junior in Business, is this year’s card stunt chair of Block I and is responsible for designing the card stunts present at the game. He creates the lineup of stunts for the game by drawing upon classic fan favorites and designing new stunts specific to the theme of the day’s Marching Illini show or the opposing team. After designing the stunts in a computer program, he is able to see which colors every seat in the middle two sections of Block I will need. The next step in the process is card sorting, which happens on the Tuesday night before the game. The other Blockheads sort the cards into piles based on the numbered rows to make doing the stunts on game day as easy as possible. “I am responsible for leading the card sorting, making sure that that goes well, and then on game day making sure that the Blockheads are in position and making sure that everything runs smoothly,” LeRoy said. Luckily, the students who have volunteered to be Blockheads for the semester are willing and able to make sure card stunts are successful every week. “We have such a great crew of Blockheads … we are a close-knit group and people like doing it,” LeRoy said. “For me, it’s the easiest job in the world, because everyone knows what they’re doing.” Erwin agreed, noting that the process goes very smoothly as old Blockheads, who were in the position in previous years, teach the first-timers what they need to know. During halftime of the game, the hard work by everyone involved leads to an enjoyable experience for the students sitting in Block I. In addition to creating more complex

designs with additional colors, card stunts can also include a positive message behind the design. While many stunts poke goodnatured fun at the other team, or are made for the sake of looking impressive, others are made for certain causes and reasons. “We’ve also done some stunts to call attention to stuff. So when the It’s on Us campaign was fi rst starting, we did an It’s on Us stunt. We did two breast cancer stunts this past week using the words ‘hope’ and ‘cure.’ We’ve done stunts for the Special Olympics,” said Ross Drucker, senior in Engineering and one of the senior advisers of Illini Pride. Ducker said he enjoys the variety present in the card stunt routines. “There are all of these different kinds of stunts that we do, and I think that is one of the great things about Block I,” Drucker said. “You are able to go and cheer on your football team, you are able to have fun with the other team, you can call more attention to certain causes and campaigns that students care about, or you can just make a really cool picture of Kams.” The complexity of current card stunts has allowed the images to possess meaning like never before. For example, LeRoy’s favorite card stunt was when he honored one of his personal idols, Jeremy Leman. Leman played football at Illinois before being drafted into the NFL. He now is an announcer with the Big 10 Network. LeRoy began attending University football games at a young age, while Leman still played for the University. LeRoy designed a stunt with a J on the left side of Block I and Leman’s jersey, with his number 47, on the right side. It was part of the routine in the game against North Carolina, which Leman was announcing. “What made that special for me was that for me it was a chance to let him know on behalf of myself and students in Illini nation

that we appreciate what he did for our program,” Leroy said. “We appreciate him being a positive role model by being successful after U of I, by having an NFL career (and) by now being with the Big 10 Network.” The stunt received a positive response, both by fans at the game and by Leman himself. “The next Monday … he reached out to me personally,” LeRoy said. “He said that it was one of the most touching honors that he had had as a football player. So to let someone who gave so much to this program know that they are still appreciated, for me that was really rewarding.” Another draw to card stunts is being a part of something bigger than just the image itself — a 90-year history of the stunts is being created at some point in the season. For the last nine years, the stunts have been done at every game. Homecoming is always one of the most important games for the Block I leaders. Attendance is high, and many of the current members of Block I have family or friends who remember being at the football games or participating in card stunts. This year, LeRoy organized a special competition where alumni were encouraged to submit a card stunt design for Homecoming. Once the options were narrowed down to four, people voted online for their favorite design. The winner will be revealed at the Homecoming game. “My favorite part of Homecoming is the game day atmosphere. I love how much school spirit there is. I love seeing all of the alumni who come back and interacting with them,” Drucker said. “Just seeing them, hearing about their experiences, seeing how much pride everyone has to be an Illini — I really love that.”

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Homecoming awards honor dedicated alumni BY RABIA ILYAS STAFF WRITER

To many University students, Homecoming is just another Saturday for college football. However, for the thousands of University alumni, the term “homecoming” literally means “coming home.” The significance of Homecoming Weekend, then, comes from the act of welcoming back this part of the Illinois family that has shown great pride and commitment to the University. Honoring these alumni that bleed orange and blue is now a historical tradition and continues to play an important role on campus. The alumni of the University stay loyal to the school by donating money to the University of Illinois Foundation, attending sporting events and concerts and acting as networking connections for other graduates of the University. Alumni who have gone above and beyond and shown incredible Illini spirit are honored with awards each year at Homecoming. One of these, the Lou Liay Spirit Award, is given each year to an alumnus who exemplifies great dedication and pride to the University. This year’s Lou Liay Spirit Award is being given to Dr. Kenneth Schmidt, a member of the University class of 1965 and the College of Medicine class of 1967. He is a Golden Life member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, the

President’s Council, the University’s donor recognition program and the University of Illinois Foundation. From 1999 to 2011, he was a member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. In addition to the Lou Liay Spirit Award, the Alumni Association also names Comeback Guests and a Parade Marshall each year. For the University, these awards are important because they bring about a greater connection with the alumni. “The Lou Liay Spirit Award and countless other awards celebrate alumni achievement and success. It’s important because it connects and inspires alumni to give back to UIUC,” said Matt Wilson, associate vice president for alumni community development of the UI Alumni Association. Many of the recipients that receive this honorary award have been active within the University by serving on councils and planning events. They carry pride for their alma mater with them for life. Homecoming honors this loyalty and pride. “The alumni that come back to the campus are able to relive their college days, meet with faculty and participate in activities. It’s a way to keep the alumni connected,” Wilson said. Of course, many University students may still see this week just as a time to see some great concerts at the State Farm Center, grab

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The University of Illinois Foundation collects donations from alumni that are integral to the success of the University. Homecoming awards honor alumni who give back. a free lunch on the Quad and watch the Illini take on Minnesota. However, just a few years down the road when these students are given the honorary title of University of Illinois alumni themselves, Homecoming will allow them to relive their college lives and share their pride for the University. Gale Bickel, executive university relations

coordinator of the UI Alumni Association, said that honoring the alumni that have shown great spirit on and off the field is a way for alumni to connect with current students. The main quality connecting these people is their love for the University.

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Student group coordinates Homecoming events BY BROOKS BERISH ASSISTANT SUPPLEMENTS EDITOR

Homecoming is right around the corner, and with it comes a slew of fun, spirit-fi lled events for students and alumni. Embedded in tradition, these events throughout Homecoming week keep the Illini spirit afl ame. The main events that will take place are planned and coordinated by the Students Alumni Ambassadors, a student organization on campus. Darrien Rose, sophomore in AHS, remembers seeing the work done by Students Alumni Ambassadors as a freshman and being very impressed. “Last year it was amazing seeing all the different decorations and all the different events being put on by this organization,” he said, “I was like ‘who are these people in these orange polos and how can I become a part of it?’” When applications to be part of the group opened, Rose interviewed, joined the group, and has worked to put on events such as the Sights and Sounds program during Welcome Week. In 1979, the Student Alumni Ambassadors started to revitalize the dwindling tradition of Homecoming at the University, and, over time, has helped transform it into what it is today. Student Alumni Ambassadors consists of more than 85 members, and it has a strong influence on the culture and happenings on campus. Homecoming is one of the largest projects that the ambassadors set up throughout the year. Rory Johnson, junior in Education, said that the group puts on four major events during Homecoming Week. The Homecoming 5K is on Sunday, which Johnson was a director of in 2015. On Wednesday, Spirit Day takes place on the Quad and includes giveaways for students in Illini gear. On Friday, Student Alumni Ambassadors coordinates both the Block Party and the Pep Rally, large events which attract students and alumni in town for the game the next day. There are eight Student Alumni A mbassadors c o - d i r e c to r s fo r Homecoming, with two co-directors per event. Those events are not the only things that the Student Alumni Ambassadors is involved in during Homecoming, but they are the main events that the members are in charge of setting up. Although Student Alumni Ambassadors is the major group involved in planning Homecoming, other Registered Student Organizations help to make sure everything runs smoothly. “ We don’t do everything with Homecoming, but we have a big part in it,” Rose said, “It’s with the help of a lot

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The homecoming pep rally takes place every year on the Main Quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium. of different organizations like the Illini Marching Band who will perform at the pep rally.” Even though Student A lumni Ambassadors ends up doing the same events every year, attendees can count on the events being fresh and exciting each year. With new co-directors reigning over the organization of the events this fall, there are bound to be new, interesting changes to look forward to. This year, Mary McDonald, junior in LAS and co-director of the pep rally, is adding her own twists to the events. “This year we’re bringing back an old tradition of kicking off the pep rally with a gun salute,” McDonald said, “It was a tradition for decades, so this year I’ve been working with the ROTC to bring that back.” Bringing back old customs for the pep rally is not the only addition that McDonald has helped in making. She has also been working on a brand new concept that should quickly become a tradition itself. “Homecoming pop-up tents was

something that I helped initiate this year,” she said. “We just asked different groups here on campus, RSO’s, culture houses, sororities and fraternities as well just to help join in the spirit of Homecoming Week.” These tents will be put up throughout the week with different groups handing out giveaways and holding contests. With regards to the Pep Rally, the plan is to have as many performances and activities as possible going on in the forty five minutes allocated to get everybody on the Quad pumped up. “We have different speakers coming in, a cappella groups (as well),” McDonald said. “The Marching Illini will be leading the group into the Quad and will be playing different songs and tunes to keep the crowd riled up … leading into different Friday events and Saturday’s game.” If it rains, the Pep Rally will most likely be moved into Foellinger Hall like it was last year. The spontaneity of the new venue and

the close-quartered feel of the event led to an even more exciting time that literally shook the building’s foundations. “It was all so in your face and everyone was so pumped up because everything was so close to them,” Johnson said. “The Marching Illini was in the aisles.” However, when the weather cooperates and events go according to plan — which they often do when Student Alumni Ambassadors is in charge of planning — there are a huge variety of activities and spirited traditions to take part in. On Spirit Day, people can showcase their Illini pride by wearing lots of orange and blue and receive tons of free items. At the Block Party, there will be multiple groups and sponsors, such as Insomnia Cookies and Coke, handing out freebies and hosting different games. “It’s a really fun time (and) I’m really excited for this year,” Rose said. “It’s a very spirited time.” berish2@dailyillini.com

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2016 Homecoming Week schedule MONDAY, OCT. 24 Lunch on the Quad 11:30 a.m., Main Quad This free lunch for students is provided by the Illini Union Board.

TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Jay Pharoah 8 p.m. — 11 p.m., Main Quad Pharoah, a comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central, will be performing on the Quad.

Homecoming Parade 6 p.m. Starts at Sixth Street and Loredo Taft Drive, circles the Quad and ends on Nevada Street

Pep Rally 7 p.m., Main Quad The Pep Rally features a performance from the Marching Illini and speeches by campus leaders.

The 1975 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., State Farm Center Tickets are on sale for The 1975, featuring special guest 070 Shake.

Campus Observatory Open House 8 p.m. — 10 p.m., University of Illinois Observatory Stargaze at the Observatory with the 12-inch Brashear telescope.

African-American Homecoming CRCE Party 11 p.m., Campus Recreation Center East This dance party will feature a guest DJ.

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

Engineering at Illinois Homecoming Tailgate

Spirit Day 8:00 a.m., Main Quad Students show school spirit by wearing orange and stopping by the Quad for pictures, food deals and a surprise giveaway.

Greeks Support Homecoming BBQ and Showcase 4:00 p.m., Main Quad Open to all University students, the BBQ offers free food and t-shirts and a showcase of members of the Black Greek Council and United Greek Council.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Dierks Bentley Somewhere on a Beach Tour 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., State Farm Center Tickets are on sale now for the concert, which features country singer Dierks Bentley and special guests Randy Houser and Drake White and The Big Fire.

9 a.m. — 10:30 a.m., Activities and Recreation Center, Gym 2 All College of Engineering students and alumni are invited.

Department of Economics Breakfast Tailgate 9 a.m. — 11 a.m., David Kinley Hall Lawn Free for economics students and alumni.

LAS Homecoming Celebration 9 a.m. — 11 a.m., Activities and Recreation Center College of LAS alumni gather to have brunch before the football game.

Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate 9 a.m. — 10:30 a.m., Grange Grove University of Illinois Alumni Association will tailgate before kickoff. Members of the Alumni Association can attend for free.

University of Illinois vs. University of Minnesota 11 a.m., Memorial Stadium The Fighting Illini take on the University of Minnesota Gophers on Saturday morning. Fans will tailgate in Grange Grove and the surrounding areas.

Homecoming Business Bash

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m., Lot 31 off of First St. and Kirby Ave. Join the College of Business Alumni Association for a tailgate with food, a cash bar and a DJ.

The Art of Coach Bob Zuppke Exhibition

Mathematics Homecoming Party

8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. on Saturday, Alice Campbell Alumni Center The exhibit features art created by Robert Zuppke, Illinois’s longest-serving football coach.

Block Party 5 p.m. — 6 p.m., between Henry Administration Building and English Building Organized by the Student Alumni Ambassadors, the event provides games and entertainment before the Homecoming Parade.

2 p.m. — 4 p.m., Outside of Altgeld Hall The Department of Mathematics invites students and alumni to enjoy a complimentary buffet.

Pentatonix: The World Tour 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., State Farm Center The Grammy-winning a cappella group will perform. Tickets are on sale now.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016 HOMECOMING COURT Each year, 20 seniors are chosen to be part of the Homecoming Court. These students exemplify leadership, academic achievement and involvement on campus and beyond. They were asked what they felt was their greatest accomplishment at the University. To see more of the Court’s responses, visit dailyillini.com

Reed Cabral

Abby Marten

Nikkou Pishevar

Emma Goodwin

Major: Mechanical Science and Engineering

Major: Agricultural Leadership Education

Major: Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Major: English and Political Science, minor in Cinema Studies

Greatest accomplishment: My biggest accomplishment is being a coordinator for the 24th annual Filipino Americans Coming Together Conference hosted by the Philippine Student Association.

Greatest accomplishment: I received the College of ACES Robert M. Harrison Leadership Award ... for outstanding academic achievement, campus leadership and community involvement.

Greatest accomplishment: My biggest accomplishment has been having the opportunity to work as an organic chemistry supplemental instructor for the past 2 years.

Greatest accomplishment: Getting accepted to Teach for America. can’t wait to serve in the corps starting next year and fight education inequity in our nation.

Evan Keller

Hannah Schlacter

Derek Hoot

Riannon Szofer

Major: Political Science, Communication and Spanish

Major: Marketing and Management

Major: Political science, Arabic studies minor

Major: Special Education

Greatest accomplishment: Starting four organizations that have scaled from a campus to global level.

Greatest accomplishment: Representing the U.S. in international competition in Japan for wheelchair basketball.

Greatest accomplishment: My work to increase student engagement in the electoral and legislative processes.

Rikka Skrillund

Ron Lewis

Major: Interdisciplinary Health

Major: Finance

Greatest accomplishment: Stepping outside of my comfort zone to take advantage of the many opportunities that this school has given me.

Osazomon Imarenezor Major: Chemistry Greatest accomplishment: Being president of the African Cultural Association here last year. After many long meetings, sleepless nights, and haggling departments for funding, we had a phenomenal year.

Greatest accomplishment: Being voted to be student body president of the University. It means a lot to me to be trusted to represent the University and help students.

Major: Finance Greatest accomplishment: Being invited to attend the Summer Venture in Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Isabel Rose Kadiri Major: Community Health Greatest accomplishment: Being able to serve campus in several capacities focused on student engagement and the wellness of minority students.

Anuj Chokshi

Marley Jackson

Alexxis Franklin

Major: IPS - Neuroscience; Business Minor

Major: Recreation, Sport, Tourism

Major: Recreation, Sport, and Tourism, concentration in Sport Management

Greatest accomplishment: Serving as the vice president of finance for Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity (and) breaking our fundraising record, raising over $17,000 for Children’s Miracles Network.

Collin Schumock

Caitlin McClure

Major: Economics and Political Science

Major: Agricultural Communications

Greatest accomplishment: My biggest personal achievement was winning the race for Student Trustee. I am most proud of my work on the (U.S. Minority Cultures) General Education reforms last year.

Emmanuel Valtierra

Greatest accomplishment: Vice president of Homecoming for Student Alumni Ambassadors.

Greatest accomplishment: My work with the College of ACES Pay It Forward campaign, helping provide scholarships to those students who may not be able to stay at the University for financial reasons. As a scholarship recipient myself, I understand the importance of a little extra during hard times.

Greatest accomplishment: Becoming the current vice president of Women of Color. This organization has been educating, uplifting, and uniting girls of color for almost 30 years, and ... has been very good to me for undergrad years.

Greatest accomplishment: My summer 2016 Event Marketing Internship at ESPN. Without the experiences, opportunities and leadership roles that I held while at Illinois, this would not have been possible.

LaQueishia Cummins

Madison Ross-Ryan

Major: Community Health

Major: Graphic Design

Greatest accomplishment: Being involved in student affairs, being a Resident Advisor for one year and Resident Director intern (and)... receiving a research experience in Ethiopia through a Harvard public health fellowship.

Greatest accomplishment: Helping plan campus events such as Illinois Sights and Sounds, iHelp, and Homecoming as the vice president of communications for the Student Alumni Ambassadors.

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Tailgating recipes for the Homecoming game BY ISABELLA JACKSON SUPPLEMENTS EDITOR

The Homecoming football game this fall will bring thousands of people to Grange Grove and the other areas outside of Memorial Stadium to tailgate before the game. Tail-

gates generally include food, drinks and a large amount of Illini spirit. Since Grange Grove opened last fall, students have reserved tailgate spots for free. The area is always busy, and includes fun activities for children, a tent selling Illini gear and a new beer tent. Before the Homecoming game,

there will even be a free performance by Parmalee, a country band. Tailgaters will bring food to serve and share, ranging from burgers and brats to pancakes before early games. These three recipes are delicious and simple, and fit the menu, whether you decide to tailgate before or after the game.

Pumpkin Bread

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This year’s homecoming game starts at 11:00 a.m., so some tailgaters will decide to serve breakfast food rather than burgers and hot dogs. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Illinois produces almost 80 percent of the country’s pumpkins, so what better place to enjoy some delicious orange pumpkin bread before a University of Illinois football game? This bread takes about an hour to make, but is defi nitely worth the time. It can be topped with cream cheese icing for a sweeter treat or paired with coffee for breakfast.

Burgers, hot dogs and wings are some of the most common tailgating foods. To capture that buffalo wing flavor with very little work, try this crock pot buffalo chicken dip. It can be served with chips or vegetables and eaten warm or cold. The recipe can be easily adapted to your preferences. Bleu cheese can be substituted for the cheddar, and the dish can be topped with chopped onions, sour cream or extra cheese. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of buffalo sauce, depending on how spicy you want the dip to be.

From allrecipes.com

Adapted from gimmesomeoven.com

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese 2 cans chicken breast ¾ c. buffalo wing sauce ½ c. sour cream 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese ½ c. ranch dressing

15 oz. pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1 c. vegetable oil ⅔ c. water 3 c. white sugar 3 ½ c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground ginger

Directions: 1. Add all ingredients in crock pot. 2. Cook for 90 minutes on high or two to three hours on low. 3. Enjoy with chips or vegetables.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three bread pans. 2. Mix pumpkin, eggs, vegetable oil and water in a large bowl. 3. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger in a smaller bowl. 4. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mix, beat until combined. 5. Pour batter into bread pans. Bake for 50 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the middle.

Football Rice Krispie Treats Adapted from food.com

These simple desserts take minutes to make and are portable, easy to share and delicious. Because they can be grabbed off the plate and eaten, there’s no need to bring additional utensils or plates.

Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter 6 c. mini marshmallows 9 c. Cocoa Krispies White frosting

Directions: 1. Melt butter in a pan on the stove. Add mini marshmallows and stir until melted, making sure not to let it burn. 2. Pour melted marshmallows and butter over Cocoa Krispies in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and let cool for approximately 20 minutes. 3. Roll mixture into a ball. Flatten on a cookie sheet, pinching the ends off into a football shape. Let cool completely. 4. Spoon white frosting into plastic baggie. Snip off one corner of the bag and decorate football with white stripe.

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Alumnus showcases photography at Illini Union Art Gallery BY KELSIE TRAVERS STAFF WRITER

Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Illini Union next to the President’s Lounge is the “hidden gem” of the Illini Union, as Jenna Wicks, program advisor of student Programs and Activities calls it — the Art Gallery. Currently on display at the Illini Union Art Gallery is A Familiar Place: Photography by Larry Kanfer. Kanfer is a professional photographer, University alumnus and owner of a local Champaign art gallery. For Homecoming and the University of Illinois’ 150th anniversary, the Illini Union Board are choosing art from closer to home. “Since the school is celebrating an anniversary, the artwork had something to do with the University, whether the artist is an alum or someone that works with the gallery,” said Jeffrey Tsai, director of arts programs for the Illini Union Board said. They especially liked Kanfer, not only because he is an alumnus, but because of how the students would respond to his artwork. “The artwork is familiar to a lot of students on campus,” Tsai said. They hope that the familiarity will draw more students in. The exhibit displays a compilation of photographs of the University, Champaign-Urbana, Central Illinois and Chicago. Kanfer describes it as “places people can identify with even if they haven’t been there. It’s a familiar place

in your mind.” Although he has traveled around the world taking photographs, he continues to return to the University and Central Illinois to take pictures. In regards to A Familiar Place, he likes the sense of home it gives to him and the audience. “There is a kind of heartwarming, a solidness of home. That’s not only emotional, but physical,” Kanfer said, “when it comes to the rural areas, you know that every spring there is going to be corn and beans and every fall they will be harvested. It is something you can count on that often times you cannot count on in other places.” This, he describes is the same thing that happens at the University. There are repeated occurrences and similarities year after year, but small things change, and that is why he likes photographing these “familiar” places in different ways. “Say I photographed the Quad ten years ago, maybe now there is a nook or cranny or a different way of seeing the Quad now,” Kanfer said. And this is what he likes — the subtle things and changes that exist, but may go unnoticed. These things are not only enjoyable to show students and visitors of the Illini Union, but he likes going to discover something new as well. “In my work I try and show the serendipity,” he said. “It’s like Where’s Waldo. It’s always

fun to try and find something or run across something.” When it comes to photographing these places, Kanfer prefers the smaller locations with character rather than large groups of buildings, which gives a different perspective to students as they may be more focused on looking at buildings around them. Kanfer wants to use his photographs to point out subtle differences. “You could look at the Quad in snow and not think much of it, but if you have to walk across the Quad with all your books, it’s a whole different experience. That’s kind of the subtle difference that I am referring to,” he said. Working around the University and around students is something Kanfer really enjoys because it is a constant flow of new ideas coming in. He can see through each generation the changes that come and he loves learning about them — especially with technological changes in photography and just people’s dayto-day activities. This is really noticeable in his work at A Familiar Place as he uses different materials and methods of composition for his photographs. He used infused aluminum, canvas and regular photographic processes to compose these images. If he had to choose, Kanfer’s favorite piece in the Illini Union Art Gallery are the photographs located on the south wall of the exhibit. “At the exhibit, there is one wall of gather-

ing places with The Sidney Dairy Barn and the donut truck. I am intrigued by gathering places where people are having fun without technology necessarily. That is kind of my growing current trend,” Kanfer said. The expanse of photographs in the exhibit show a range of Kanfer’s works, but all are representative of places students could connect with. This was the Illini Union Board’s goal in choosing an exhibit for Homecoming and the time leading up to it. Thus far, the exhibit has been a success. The primary measure of the gallery’s success is based on the opening night’s attendance. “The openings usually attract an average of 70 people — give or take. Once someone finds out about these places, we regularly see people coming back — especially for the art gallery openings,” Tsai said. Tsai and Wicks both feel that the Art Gallery benefits students and is a good addition to the Illini Union. “It’s a good way to express how people are feeling on campus and it really enriches the experience of students who get to get to see it,” Tsai said. Kanfer’s collection will be at the Illini Union Art Gallery through Homecoming Weekend and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day.

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Reflecting on tradition

What do you think is our biggest campus tradition and why?

Carly Hofreiter Sophomore in LAS

Nikhil Parmar Freshman in Engineering

Alishan Gaglani Senior in Engineering

“From what I’ve seen, taking a picture with Alma. That’s like a staple.”

“Singing our school song during the football game seems to be a pretty big one. It’s a pretty fun one ... putting your arms around everybody and being one huge family.”

“Homecoming is up there probably. It’s been around for a while, and it’s always a big deal when it comes around.”

Erin Johnson Senior in LAS

James Mack Freshman in DGS

Kirin Upadhyay Senior in AHS

“I would just say sports in general are a fairly longstanding tradition at the U of I.”

“Would you call Quad Day a tradition? I’d say that’s a pretty big tradition — literally every single student was on the Quad that day. It was definitely important for everybody to get in on the student clubs and such.”

“Just from my perspective, I guess Unofficial is pretty big.”

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University police support, prepare for Homecoming events BY MICHAEL SEMACA STAFF WRITER

For current and former students alike, Homecoming weekend is a special occasion on the University campus. But for the University of Illinois Police Department, it’s just business as usual, according to UIPD Deputy Chief of Operations Matt Myrick. “UIPD works largely in a supportive capacity for Homecoming events, much like we do for football games, the Illinois Marathon

and other events that bring in a larger-thannormal number of people,” Myrick said via an email. Myrick said the UIPD has never had a problem with the increased amount of people on campus for Homecoming in the past, and they don’t expect that to change this year. “The biggest event of the weekend, of course, is the football game, but it’s not too much different than any other home football game,” Myrick said. “We help with crowd

control, traffic, and making sure everyone is enjoying themselves in safe, responsible and respectful ways.” He also said that the crowds tend to follow the rules the UIPD puts up to maintain order, and respect the campus immensely. However, Myrick did express concern over the possibility that another event could coincide with Homecoming weekend: the Chicago Cubs’ first World Series appearance since 1945.

“That could certainly drive more crowds, and it’s something we’ll have plans in place for if it happens,” he said. Myrick also said the UIPD are happy to do what they do to help keep Homecoming safe for all Illini. “It’s a very fun and meaningful week and weekend for a lot of people, and we’re just happy to help facilitate that experience,” he said.

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