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Synthetic cannabis poses health risks BY OLIVIA WELSHANS STAFF WRITER
Champaign and is completely volunteer-staffed, Kimberly Stanhope, coleader of Austin’s Place, said. Austin’s Place was able to open earlier in the year and close later due to a larger
Over 100 individuals across the state have reported severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is trying to prevent it from spreading to the area. Monday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported the third death, and there have been 114 reported cases of severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids as of Tuesday. Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals with mind-altering effects that are sprayed onto dried plant materials, said Julie Pryde, public health administrator for the CUPHD. These chemicals mimic the effect of THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoids can be smoked or vaporized in e-cigarettes, Pryde said, and have brand names such as K2, Black Mamba and Genie. Pryde said sick individuals used a particular synthetic cannabinoid containing brodifacoum, a lethal anticoagulant commonly found in rat poison. According to the IDPH website, people who have gotten sick from the synthetic cannabinoids “have reported coughing up blood, blood in the urine, severe bloody nose, bleeding gums and/or internal bleeding.” “So far, there have been no cases in Champaign,” Pryde said. “We feel like, hopefully, we’ve gotten ahead of this a little bit.”
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Kevin Love asks for spare change on the corner of Sixth and Green Streets. C-U shelters call for resources and volunteers to stay open year-round.
Homeless shelters close after winter CU reaches out to community
vide services to homeless people. Sheryl Palmer, senior pastor of Faith United Methodist Church and BY CORI LIPPERT president of the C-U Men’s STAFF WRITER Shelter board, said the C-U As seasonal homeless Men’s Shelter is unable to shelters close, community stay open all year due to a groups are working to pro- lack of funding.
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The shelter is run on donations from the community, Palmer said. They opened Nov. 20 and closed March 31. “We were supposed to close on Sunday, but we weren’t comfortable closing on Easter Sunday. So we stayed open, and our
last morning was Monday,” Palmer said. Following in the footsteps of the men’s shelter, Austin’s Place, a women’s shelter, closed for the season on April 2. Austin’s Place is run through First United Methodist Church in downtown
Expanding language courses keep cost low Faculty BY HAIPEI WU STAFF WRITER
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Florencia Henshaw knew she had found something unique when her first Spanish class with the Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program began. Two years later, Henshaw, now director of advanced Spanish and of the Center for Language Instruction and Coordination, is looking to expand the program that once helped her grow as an instructor. The program operates during winter and summer breaks, covering a wide range of language courses including Latin, Arabic and Hindi. To register for a 30-hour course with the program, University students only need to pay $100. What makes the program unique is students won’t get
any credits for taking the courses, Henshaw said. “If it’s a course for credit, you have to follow the syllabus,” Henshaw said. “In IFLIP, you should be able to take courses just for pleasure without worrying about credit, exams and homework.” Henshaw said the next step for the program is to open online courses, expand class schedules during summertime and make the topics of the courses more specific. The expansion would not increase the enrollment fee, Henshaw said, as long as the amount of enrollment can sustain the program operation. “The fee has been frozen for several years,” Henshaw said. “We want to keep the courses affordable because SEE LANGUAGE | 3A
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Darwin feet added to Christian fish bike rack at St. Andrew’s THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
The bike rack in front of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Campus Center added Darwin feet, a symbol representing the theological perspective of evolution, to signify that faith and science can be mutually respectful. “We are attempting to sort of challenge the popular narrative that says that faith and science are not compatible,” said Amy Thoren, pastor and director of St. Andrew’s. The original shape of the rack was the Christian fish, which is an ancient Christian symbol. The new enhancement was designed by a student and built by a group of about five students and two other members, Thoren said. She said she and many others have seen bumper stickers or signs where the Christian fish is eating Darwin or vise versa, so they want to portray that it is possible to be both religious and involved with science. The students are the ones who are really driving this conversation and who are concerned about having these conversations, she said. “This is something that students themselves are really taking the initiative
to accomplish,” Thoren said. St. Andrew’s often holds bi-annual discussions called Rheticus Forums, which encourage dialogue between science and religion, according to a press release from the church. “I think that these are conversations don't happen very
often, and I think that they are conversations that people in the church are afraid to have about science, and I think they are conversations that people in the scientific world are afraid of having about religion,” Thoren said. A discussion will be held at the church with Rob Salera,
Lutheran theologian, about the love of science and being an atheist on April 17. “You can take science seriously as science and also take faith seriously as faith,” Thoren said. Another goal of adding the feet was to shock people a little bit, she said.
“Yes, we are a church, we are a place of faith where... it’s acceptable to add the feet on the Christian fish,” she said. Thoren said she hopes people can challenge and learn from each other with this discussion, and the fish with the Darwin feet helps
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we want people to take the classes.” IFLIP was established nearly two decades ago by the School of Literature, Culture and Linguistics, then a unit within LAS, Henshaw said. Initially, the program was only dedicated to help University students, but now it accepts all members of the community. “In our classes we have retired seniors, graduate students and professors,” Henshaw said. “But all of them have one thing in common: They really, really want to learn the languages.” Kara Yarrington, doctoral student in Hispanic Linguistics and head teacher’s assistant of the department of Spanish and Portuguese, said in an email she enjoyed teaching the IFLIP courses. “The students in the IFLIP courses are selfmotivated to learn the language, which brings a lot of enthusiasm to the classroom,” Yarrington said. Because students are committed to learning, the instructors have the freedom of tailoring the courses to individual needs, Henshaw said. “We don’t have students here to fulfill their requirements. It’s much more about learning the language and experimenting with pedagogical materials,” Henshaw said. Pamela Kline, TA in LAS, said in an email she started teaching IFLIP classes because she wanted to meet students from different demographics. Kline said she thinks students benefit a lot from the course even though they won’t get any credits. “IFLIP is a wonderful way to take your learning into your own hands, set within a fun and relaxed environment,” Kline said.
amount of volunteers than there were last year. Stanhope said money is not the problem with not running year-around for Austin’s Place; it is the lack of volunteers available to run the shelter. Even with the closing of overnight shelters, there are still facilities available for homeless people to receive help. Rob Dalhaus III, executive director of C-U at Home, said the Phoenix Drop-In Center is open
Tuesday to Friday from noon-5 p.m. year-round. The center offers internet services, laundry, showers, musical instruments, games and community support, Dalhaus said. C-U at Home also organizes a street outreach team, which is a group of people trusted by the homeless community. Dalhaus said if the police or hospitals ever have a problem getting a homeless person to trust them, they can call the outreach team, and the members can aid in getting the homeless people to trust the hospital staff or police officers.
Dalhaus said the drop-in center is working with the C-U Men’s Shelter to establish a year-long, overnight shelter. He said C-U at Home wants to establish the men’s shelter before they move on to a women’s shelter. The shelter would be available for men because of the large number of homeless men in the community. “Obviously, we feel that they are both very important, but the need right now is for men, so we want to get that up and running,” Dalhaus said. The C-U Men’s Shelter
“So the need is great, and I’m just glad there are so many people in the community willing to have that discussion.”
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CANNABINOIDS Last week, Pryde and members of the health district went to convenience stores and gas stations in the area to see if any were selling the harmful products. “We found no cases of it being sold anywhere,” Pryde said. “Everyone we talked to at the shops was super cooperative, and we were able
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The bike rack in front of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church recently added Darwin feet to the bottom of the rack. The church hopes the addition will lead to conversations about the relationship between science and religion.
to represent that. “We believe that for students to be well-rounded in their education, it's really good for them to have conversations between the sciences as well as religion,” Thoren said. news@dailyillini.com
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houses an average of 46 men a night, while Austin’s Place houses an average of four or five women a night, Stanhope and Palmer said. “I think it is such a huge need in our community; if you just look at the numbers that the men’s shelter we’re serving this year
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compared to last year, it’s almost double on an average night,” Dalhaus said. “So the need is great, and I’m just glad there are so many people in the community willing to have that discussion.” coridl2@dailyillini.com means they are learning about and paying attention to their own financial affairs, including income inflows and expense outflows. He said this is necessary in order to take care of yourself personally. A question Bauer said students should be asking themselves is if they have the net income needed to do the things they want and, if not, how much they need to change things. While online services such as TurboTax may have eliminated some of the customers accountants used to manage, accountants usually manage individuals with much more complex situations than what is suitable for TurboTax, Bauer said. Understanding your tax refund is another crucial skill to have, Bauer said. He said getting a big refund means you gave the IRS a lot of your money throughout the year instead of having it in your pocket. “Granted, refunds can be a nice way of forcing us to save money,” Bauer said. “On the other hand, as long as you have money in your account, owing tax at the end of the year isn’t that bad – it means you’ve had more money throughout the year to do with it what you want.”
line understanding of how to do their taxes, especially if their situation doesn’t involve additional complexities. Students receiving scholarship money in addition to financial aid and students paying student loans may face a more complex tax process than others. Most domestic students rely on their parents for help in the tax process, Hutchens said. But both international and domestic students should be aware of the available resources to them, including a Registered Student Organization called Tax Advisers for Champaign Society and a community organization called Salt and Light. Hutchens said the Internal Revenue Service also offers a call center anyone can access if they need assistance. Additionally, the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to people who make less than $54,000 a year and individuals with a disability or limited Englishspeaking abilities, according to the IRS website. The service is offered by IRScertified volunteers, who provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
For many students who have jobs, receiving a W-2 and filing their taxes on online sites, such as TurboTax or H&R Block, is not difficult, Hutchens said. Students should be aware that truthful reporting of their income is highly encouraged, as you can be audited for “under-reporting,” whether you are a student or not. When some students fail to report their earnings from tips as waiters or waitresses, it can result in either a correspondence audit, a letter requesting additional documentation from the individual or a
field audit, which is conducted in person or over the phone, Hutchens said. However, it is difficult from the IRS’s perspective to audit tips earned from working as a waiter or waitress, or in any job that receives tips. It can also be difficult for student employees to prove such earnings. Timothy Bauer, assistant professor in accountancy, said in an email showing zero tips while having a W-2 from a restaurant or a bar can be a red flag to the IRS that someone might be misreporting. “Tips are wages even if
they don’t show up on a W-2. Technically, they are reportable income, and not reporting it can get you in trouble, if the IRS chooses to audit you,” he said. “I don’t think the IRS often chooses to, but they are well within their right.” If the IRS audits students who fail to report all of their income, the IRS can and will levy fines and penalties, he said. They’ll likely also continue to audit the individual in future years until they think their tax return contains no issues. Bauer said students should develop skills to do their taxes because it yragab2@dailyillini.com
to post flyers and provide information.” Pryde said the department has been doing a lot to spread word about synthetic cannabinoids. She hopes their efforts have been enough to deter the outbreak. According to IDPH’s website, most cases have been concentrated in Chicago and the Peoria and Tazewell counties, but there have been a sprinkle of cases in
other counties in central Illinois. Many of the sick individuals reported acquiring the synthetic cannabinoid products from convenience stores, dealers or friends in the Chicagoland area, but contaminated products could also be in other counties in the state. Synthetic cannabinoids are hard to regulate because their chemical formulas are constantly changing, allow-
ing them to avoid government bans, Pryde said. “These products are infused with chemicals, and the consumer rarely knows exactly what chemicals they contain, how much and how your body is going to react,” said Lt. Joseph McCullough of the University of Illinois Police Department. Around 19 percent of reported severe bleeding cases linked to synthetic cannabinoids have of been
individuals between 15 and 24 years old, around the age of college students. “Although the substances have been made illegal in our state, they are still available in various forms at some convenience stores and online – I cannot stress enough that this does not make it safe,” McCullough said. McCullough said the use of the drugs on college campuses has decreased.They
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A student fills out the W-4 tax form. University professors gave students advice on filling out their taxes ahead of next Tuesday, which is Tax Day in the United States.
do not see it used as often as other illicit drugs, but some students still use the chemicals. “While efforts are underway to get the contaminated drugs out of circulation, it’s possible they could reemerge. We urge people not to use synthetic cannabinoids now or ever,” said Nirav Shah, IDPH director, in a press release. okw2@dailyillini.com
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Drake’s music: appropriation or appreciation? ISAIAH REYNOLDS COLUMNIST
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rake is under fire yet again this week following the release of his new single, “Nice for What.” The song, which has already gained 10 million plays on Apple Music within the first 24 hours, resembles New Orleans “bounce music,” the latest cultural music style that’s caught the Canadian rapper’s attention. The single features Big Freedia, a New Orleans musician who has been at the forefront of popularizing bounce music since the ’90s. Drake has become one of the most listened to and followed artists of the decade. He rose to fame under the tutelage of the legendary Lil Wayne; however, the Toronto-born rapper achieved international recognition due to his Grammy awardwinning album, “Take Care,” in 2011. Drake has, arguably, become a cliche. There’s no cult following or niche market when your audience is worldwide. When appealing to such a large audience, it’s
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easy to maneuver through different genres and integrate different styles. However, Drake’s use of these different cultural styles placed him into some hot water as he blurs the line between appreciation and appropriation. For years, Drake has mimicked the musical styles of influencers from around the world. From sampling Jamaican DJ Pop-
caan to featuring British rapper Skepta, Drake has incorporated icons into his music for the past couple of albums. He mimics their musical style and, every once in a while, he’ll attempt to speak in Jamaican Patois or include some British slang. Not only does he display the music styles, but also their cultures. This emphasis on bringing in a variety of styles has people questioning
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hursday is Illinois Water Day. You can celebrate by going to your local grocery store and buying a bottle of water, swimming at the ARC’s 22,907 squarefoot indoor pool or taking a warm, relaxing bath. In Cape Town, South Africa, an unsettling portion of the water available to us every day is rationed between the 4 million people who live there. Residents are living on a daily allowance of a little over 13 gallons a day. To put this in perspective, a typical 10-minute shower in America uses about 20 gallons of water. Highefficiency washers use around 15 to 30 gallons per load. In total, the average American citizen uses between 80 and 100 gallons a day. For thousands of locals in Cape Town, standing in line at a natural spring for water is now the typical start to their day. The reality of life without a reliable, consistent water source has arrived. Locals turn to dry shampoo and hand sanitizer to stay hygienic. Leftover shower water is used to flush toilets — and only when it’s absolutely necessary. “Day Zero” is on its way. Its predicted arrival is pushed back to 2019, but this date is entirely contingent on rainfall patterns; rainfall
in South Africa used to be sustained during winter months, but it is now irregular due to climate change. Water crises are present within the U.S. as well, in places such as Flint, Michigan, which is still plagued by lead-poisoned water. Throughout the country, excessive costs for water infrastructure repair are causing water bills to rise dramatically, impacting millions of families. The water crisis is a worldwide challenge for growth, progression and survival. It is not foreign to the U.S., and it sure is not an issue to be overlooked any longer. If you care about the environment at all, you should celebrate Illinois Water Day differently and let the reality of the ongoing water crisis really sink in. It’s one thing to recognize there’s a problem, but actually acting on it is what really matters.
An obvious one is brushing your teeth, washing your face or washing your hands without the faucet running. The average faucet pours out 2 1/2 gallons of water per minute. Cut the faucet some slack. If you’re waiting for the shower water to heat up, collect the water instead of letting it run down the drain. Use this water to hydrate your plants and do dishes. And for the sake of those who have such minimal access to water, take less and shorter showers. And it’s not a matter of jumping on the water conservation bandwagon and preaching to all your friends about how it’s morally wrong to spend an extra five minutes in the shower. It’s a matter of taking care of the planet.
which culture Drake is going to adopt next. Jamaican dancehall rapper Sean Paul took a stand against Drake’s then-adoption of dancehall music for his 2016 song, “One Dance.” Paul, frustrated with the lack of accolades Drake gave to dancehall artists, said, “... artists come and do dancehall-oriented music, but don’t credit where dancehall came from,
and they don’t necessarily understand it.” Big Freedia herself had some thoughts about the exposure bounce music was getting as well. “We’re steadily moving forward to get the bounce culture even further out there and, as you can see, other artists are recognizing our music and our talent down here in New Orleans,” Freedia said. However, Free-
dia explained that ensuring artists are given “proper recognition and proper credit” remains a priority. Can we expect there to be an influx of bounce music and an open acceptance of the music style across genres because of Drake? Is Drake paying homage to these styles and the musicians before him? Or is he slyly lying by omission when claiming the music styles as his own and not directly attributing his success to the other authentic artists? There is, at times, a fine distinction between cultural appreciation and appropriation. There are millions of people listening to any of Drake’s songs who won’t fully grasp the craft and history behind the styles mimicked. Instead, they attribute the success not to the people that started this music, but to Drake himself. Whether or not putting these styles on the map within mainstream music is worth it, emphasizing recognition and attribution is always an important part of cultural exchange and global promotion. Isaiah is a sophomore in Media. idr2@dailyillini.com
Moving past the Facebook breach SAKETH VASAMSETTI COLUMNIST
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ollowing the thousands of complaints about Facebook’s misappropriation of user information, CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to answer questions from higher government authorities. Facebook is founded on the idea of sharing data, which can consist of pictures, likes or locations. However, the company dropped the ball and illegally transferred millions of users’ personal information to political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica. This has caused the government and users alike to call Facebook’s entire presence as a social media platform into question. Zuckerberg took part in two hearings Tuesday afternoon to pass along as much information regarding the interaction between Facebook and Cambridge Analytica as possible. He also answered questions from lawmakers in an attempt to clear the air around the investigation. Facebook will apologize, and we are sure to see various marketing campaigns in an attempt to restore its former glory. However, as users of the platform who generate revenue for the company, it’s appropriate to question whether we can really trust the company moving forward. For all we know, Facebook may be only one of many social media companies have sold or shared private user information without permission. The next steps aren’t clear, but one can surely start by limiting the actual usage of social media apps. Facebook allows a user to do various things like sharing articles, posting pictures and even shopping. Some of the features require more personal info than others; pictures, once posted, can potentially remain in the enormous cloud of internet data forever. The conflict arises in what is fair and what isn’t. Facebook mishandling that data isn’t fair, but neither is advice to stop posting pictures on the site. After all, the point of using such plat-
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the Senate judiciary and commerce committees on Capitol Hill over social media data breach on April 10 in Washington, D.C.
forms is to share this type of information, albeit with select friends and family members. Regardless of what users choose to do, those who continue to participate on these social media sites should always do so with caution. About a year ago, a new usage of the photo-sharing platform Instagram was introduced. On top of regular accounts, many users created what is called a “finsta,” or “fake Instagram.” These accounts are used to post more personal or private images and information users aren’t comfortable sharing on their original accounts. From personal experiences, many finstas I’ve seen are filled with detailed, drunken escapades and whatnot. Essentially, they are used to showcase risque behavior you really wouldn’t want parents to know about. But even if the account is private, there’s no telling who can view your information. The site has access to your data and can do with it whatever it pleases, as evidenced by the FacebookCambridge Analytica debacle. This experience makes it clear there is no way for the average user to be completely confident in any platform’s privacy. Whatever you put online will stay there, whether you like it or not. And with the power many of these social
media companies hold, they aren’t likely to provide you answers. In a certain exchange between Senator Lindsey Graham and Zuckerberg, Graham asked if the CEO felt that Facebook has become a monopoly. Zuckerberg’s direct response was, “It certainly doesn’t feel like that to me.” The response brought laughter, and for good reason. Graham put it this way: If a person is unhappy driving a Ford … he can go out and buy a Chevy instead. If a person is unhappy with Facebook, then what is the alternative? The short answer is there really is none. Facebook also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, two of the most largely used social media apps in the world. There isn’t a place on the internet Facebook doesn’t touch with the many companies it has acquired. There is no going back on our activity on social media sites, but there is certainly room for improvement regarding the security and infrastructure these companies provide. We can no longer take what they tell us to heart because there is little room for trust. All we can do now is be smarter about how the products we use have become so integrated into our lives. Saketh is a sophomore in LAS. ssv2@dailyillini.com
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University urges awareness of sexual assault BY SAM SCHRAGE STAFF WRITER
Sexual assault can be a traumatic experience for anyone, especially during one of the most developmental periods in a person’s life: college. Although many people on college campuses are aware sexual assault is prevalent, they are sometimes not aware of the deeper effects sexual assault can have on a person. As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Robyn Gobin, Anita Hund and Sarah Colome are taking action against sexual assault through their positions at the University and encouraging students, faculty and staff to help. One way Gobin has taken action against sexual assault is through her research as an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health. Since her studies at the University of Oregon in 2006, Gobin has conducted several studies on select population groups to learn more about the mental, social and behavioral effects of sexual assault. “What really inspired me to go into the field of psychology was seeing so many people that were hurting in my own community and in my own family, and feeling like psychology had a lot of answers to address some of the most significant health care crises in our country, one of them being sexual assault,” Gobin said. Gobin also mentioned her desire to be part of the healing process as part of her choice to work with assault victims. Gobin’s past research has highlighted the mental effects of sexual assault, including disassociation, depression, memory fragmentation and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her studies have also focused on survivors’ ability to trust after an assault, as well as detecting a threat and responding in a self-pro-
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tective manner. One of Gobin’s studies, in particular, focused on military sexual assault survivors. She developed an intervention for veterans who experience PTSD from assault. Gobin found that through the intervention, survivors were more likely to stay in treatment before committing to PTSD therapy. Currently, Gobin is studying the effects of interventions on survivors and hoping to determine which interventions are most effective for different people. So far, she has found that acceptance and commitment therapy has been very beneficial to women. “Not only can we test these interventions and see which ones are effective and which ones are not, but then (we can) help to reduce some of the stigmas around seeking mental health treatment and educate people,” Gobin said. Gobin’s research mainly targets young women and marginalized populations, such as African-Americans. Through studying these groups, Gobin can determine how different groups respond to and recover from sexual assault, which courses of treatment are best for the groups and different stigmas associated with sexual assault.
“Often times, when they experience things like sexual assault, there’s a lot of stigmas associated in certain cultural groups with seeking formal mental health treatment,” Goblin said. “So, people go with distress and go without the help that they need for longer periods of time just because of that stigma,” Gobin said. Similar to Gobin, Hund, clinical assistant professor
“The shame inherent in any kind of sexual violence results in survivors who blame themselves.” ANITA HUND CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND PRACTICUM COORDINATOR
and practicum coordinator in the counseling psychology program in the Department of Educational Psychology, has also studied the effects of sexual assault. Her work focused on the relations between a history of different forms of child abuse, including sexual and eating abuse, as reported by collegeaged adults. Hund found child sexual abuse, combined with psychological distress and emotional disconnection, is related to disordered eating. Currently, Hund is training the counseling psychology doctoral students, where she advises them on their
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Alpha Xi Delta, where she said she encourages each girl to sit with someone whom they are not familiar with, giving them the opportunity to connect with others in the house. Many who know Kelley have commented on her desire to help others. Megan Young, junior in ACES, has developed a strong relationship with her over the past three years. “She always gives me advice on all my issues, along with
several other girls in the house,” Young said. “Even after girls move out of the house, every time they see Connie, they always want to give her a hug and update her on all the exciting things that are happening to them.” Here, Kelley is helping transcend the gap between sister and “house mom.” Not only does she provide close relationships with the girls, but Kelley also creates a culture that reflects her own values.
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prevention and providing research to support sexual prevention and resources. “Sexual assault prevention ultimately impacts perceptions by helping decrease myths about the impact of sexual assault and typical reactions of people after sexual assault,” Hund said. “This shift can help people be better supporters and more effective bystanders. It can help survivors understand themselves better.” According to Hund, attitudes and behaviors that can be viewed as harmless, such as ‘locker room talk,’ actually support sexual assault and
create an environment where survivors are not believed. Sarah Colome, director of the Women’s Resources Center, also stresses the importance of telling urvivors that you believe them. This reassurance can often prompt survivors to seek the care they need and confide in a trusted friend or family member. “Because of the way society talks about this issue, one of the reasons that people don’t report is they’re scared that somebody won’t believe them, which can feel very betraying and really make someone withdraw and not seek out other kinds of support that they might want and need,” Colome said. The Women’s Resource Center also organizes educational programming to bring awareness to the issue of sexual assault and provides support to victims. The center accomplishes this through programs like FYCARE and I-CARE. The center also provides confidential advocates to students that provide survivors with information on their rights, options and resources dealing with academics, housing, safety and reporting their assault. One program the Women’s Resource Center offers is an Expressive Arts for Survivors program, in which par-
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“They all meld together as sisters,” Kelley said. “I try to promote camaraderie — it’s given me a chance to take a lot of things I have learned in my life and use them in a different form.” Wrapping up her fifth year at Alpha Xi Delta, Kelley said her original plan was to stay for four months, but thanks to her love for assisting her fellow sisters, it has turned into five years. With her time in Cham-
paign, Kelley always makes sure to show the girls her fun side, whether it is hosting yoga sessions or dancing. “When there’s music, Connie is always dancing,” said Caleigh O’Neil, sophomore in Education. “She learns all the trendy dance moves and puts on a great show.” Back in Boston, Kelley has a family of her own that she keeps in consistent contact with. In Champaign, however, Kelley has found a new home;
ticipants can take part in a support group that utilizes creative arts and writing to help survivors heal. One of the things all three women agree on are the common behaviors associated with internal trauma from sexual assault. Some of these behaviors include depression, becoming withdrawn, neglecting to engage in daily activities or activities they once enjoyed, pulling away from loved ones and an increased use of alcohol and drugs. “The shame inherent in any kind of sexual violence results in survivors who blame themselves. Almost every survivor I have worked with has blamed themselves at least partially for their own victimization,” Hund said. “Additionally, others tend to blame survivors, citing their wardrobe, their behavior, their location for the violence rather than the perpetrator.” Being a support system for those experiencing trauma and encouraging them to process their assault through counseling is often a good way for the survivor to acknowledge their emotions. “Being aware of the issue and committing to be a part of the solution is one way students can take action,” Colome said. “A lot of students know that this happens on campus and think it’s unfortunate, but we don’t talk enough about what it means to be a part of the solution.” Talking about the issue also takes power away from perpetrators and gives strength to survivors. “The more we talk about it, the more it takes power away from the perpetrators. Really what perpetrators thrive on is silence,” Gobin said. “Talking about it is saying that this is here, it happens, and sheds a light on people that are out there victimizing people.” schrage4@dailyillini.com one where she can to follow her creative mind, whether it be painting or writing. Kelley references one of her favorite writers, Joseph Campbell, as one of her biggest influences, which relates to her work at Alpha Xi Delta. “Follow your bliss,” she said. “I think if you follow your bliss, by doing things you love to do, you will find happiness.” features@dailyillini.com
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‘Cherry D’: a voice for stars BY SIDNEY MADDEN STAFF WRITER
When Charity Davis was in elementary school, she was always singing. Her classmates even complained her constant humming was distracting during instructional time. At home, though, she was free to belt as loud as she pleased. Today, Charity, under the stage name Cherry D, is a professional backup singer for pop star Demi Lovato. Charity was born and raised in the C-U area by director of the Black Chorus Dr. Ollie Watts Davis and Reverend Harold Davis. From church choirs to instrument lessons, music was an integral part of her life growing up. Dr. Davis, a highly decorated soprano herself, was careful not to push her love for music onto her own children. “As parents who are musicians, we didn’t want to force music on our children,” Dr. Davis said. “But if it evolved naturally, we definitely promoted it and encouraged it.” All of their children are musically gifted in their own way. They’ve performed in various youth choirs and even formed a string quartet among the four of them. The baby of the family, Charity, had her own unique talent: her voice. While directing local youth choirs, Dr. Davis would often bring Charity along, who would sing with the choirs before she was old enough to be in them. “She was the smallest one there with the biggest sound,” Dr. Davis said. “And I thought, ‘One day, she’s really going to sound for something quite spectacular.’” Dr. Davis also allowed her kids to attend Black Chorus rehearsals. One year, for the annual Moms Day concert, Charity sang a solo for the 1,000-member audience. Dr. Davis recalls wondering if, in the moment, Charity was going to be able to sing. “My student was standing beside her, just in case she couldn’t. And when we got to it, she sang out and it was absolutely beautiful,” Dr. Davis said. “That was the moment I thought, ‘Wow.’ She was shaking! Her little leg was shaking! But her voice wasn’t
shaking. It was just calm and clear and resonant for all these people. And I thought, ‘She could be a singer.’” Following these critical developmental experiences, Charity sought out more opportunities to perform. She performed in local musical theater and at school talent shows. She debuted her first original song in the sixth grade. She quickly realized that home was where the stage was. “I knew that I loved that feeling of being onstage, of performing,” Charity said. She continued to perform but explored other interests in high school, such as dance and basketball. When it came time for college, she enrolled at the University with the hopes of becoming a high school English teacher. While on campus, she worked on her music, finding gigs for the local band she was the lead singer for. From a friend, she heard there were auditions in Chicago for P. Diddy’s show, “Making His Band.” After much debate, she decided to pause her studies to audition, a decision her parents were initially apprehensive about. “I think my parents are very education-driven. Everyone should have an education and everyone should have something to fall back on, and I agree with that. But I felt like at that age, with what I was doing and the timing, I thought it was perfect, and I didn’t want to lose the opportunity,” Charity said. “So I just jumped out on my own and did it. And they have since understood that you can go off and do these things, and then come back and finish school.” Following the audition, Charity was hired to sing backup professionally for Lady Gaga on her Monster Ball tour. She has since sung and toured with various other artists, including Selena Gomez, Robin Thicke, Cee Lo Green, Kesha, Pharrell Williams and currently Demi Lovato. In between all her touring, Charity still tries to make it home at least once a month. When she returns, she finds her spot in the alto section in the Black Chorus like she never left. “It feels good because it feels like
home, and it’s something I’ve been doing for so long,” she said. Current students welcome her back with open arms. President of Black Chorus and senior in FAA Brianna Tyler said she appreciates Charity’s modesty and willingness to help the Chorus out. “I love when Charity comes because she’s always really humble,” Tyler said. “You know she could easily come in with superstar status and have on sunglasses and nice clothes, and not want to talk to us. But when she comes back, she remembers her roots. She comes in and sits down in the alto section. She’s just another member of the choir.” Charity has previously helped out with the annual Black Chorus Moms Day concert, choreographing dances and playing the drums. This year, she will be unable to attend the concert on Saturday due to tour conflicts. Still, Dr. Davis enjoys how Charity’s visits can inspire current members of the choir. “For someone who has taken the principles and practices that have been taught in class and applied them, and has gained a measure of success and significance, I think it gives them a lot of hope and optimism about how they can do the same. Not only in music, but in life,” Dr. Davis said. Regarding the future, Charity is working on her music, and she also has dreams of being on Broadway and writing music for Disney shows or voiceover work. Given her success thus far and her large social media following, she often receives requests from young aspiring artists on how to make it in the industry. She encourages them to utilize online resources, to practice regularly and to get experience. “If you’re a singer, you have to practice every single day. You need to know different types of genres,” Charity said. “You have to be able to talk about different kinds of artists that have influenced you. I think it’s important to get out there and sing. If there are open mics, perform. Let people see you, let people hear you.” sidneym2@dailyillini.com
Charity Davis on the Tell Me You Love Me Tour with Demi Lovato, 2018.
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House director discusses love for Alpha Xi Delta sorority BY EUGENE WHITE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Connie Kelley sits and laughs with a group of girls in the cafeteria of Alpha Xi Delta. The sorority house, which sits on a busy street corner, has a calm presence on the inside, with white decorative accents that seem to perfectly reflect its purity. Upon entering, one will almost always be greeted by the house’s director, Kelley. A 1963 graduate of Marshall University, Kelley is in her fifth year serving as housing director of the Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Chapter house at the University. Kelley’s ability to maintain
close relationships with the girls is immediately visible, even after being in the house for a few minutes. Her traditional, mother-like tendencies can be attributed to her rural upbringing. “My main focus is keeping the girls safe and healthy, and making sure the house runs smoothly,” Kelley said. A West Virginia native, Kelley came from a large family where she always had guidance coming from both her parents and siblings. Growing up in a small town where her family members ranged from lawyers to farmers, Kelley said she learned family and personal values at a
young age. In addition to those values, Kelley took it upon herself to kick-start her writing passion. By the time she was in sixth grade, Kelley had written her own play, which was performed in front of her school. Kelley’s passion for writing was also influenced by her literature knowledge, specifically of many classic American novels. “I think someplace in me, there is a novel trying to get out,” she said. In a sense, her life, which has seen many twists and turns, resembles something out of a novel. After divorcing her hus-
band of 40 years, Kelley decided to leave her Boston home and start a new life in Champaign, where she said she gets all of the “perks.” Considering she gets summers to herself, Kelley fills this time traveling. Some of her trips have taken her to French Polynesia, Mongolia and Thailand via National Geographic. “I have been to Hong Kong, Korea, Hawaii,” she said. “But I would have to say Italy is my favorite place.” Through her time abroad, Kelley said it has helped her understand her own relation-
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Connie Kelley stands in front of the Kappa Chapter house on SEE HOUSE MOM | 5A April 8. Kelley is the house mom for the sorority Alpha Xi Delta.
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Alex Diab is this week’s chosen Illini for his skill and work ethic. His second-place finish in the still rings event of the Big Ten gymnastics championship helped bring the Illini to a triumphant championship win.
Diab, Illini Big Ten champions BY MILES POWERS-HUANG STAFF WRITER
Athletic talent cannot be bought; it is given. For Illinois gymnast Alex Diab, this idea is ingrained within him by his coach, which Diab then passes down to his teammates as well. The Illini men’s gymnastics team captured the Big Ten championship on Friday with a team total of 413.900. According to Diab, part of Illinois’ triumph is attributed to the work the team put in while others were on spring break, which re-focused the team and propelled it to its success. “After the last home meet, we had a three-week break before Big Tens, and one of those weeks was spring break,” Diab said. “We were here and we totally focused on gymnastics, and in that three-week period, the team really stepped up and showed up at the Big Ten team finals.” Diab’s 14.650 second-place finish in the still rings event was one of the main catalysts of the Illini victory. He went on to be named a member of the All-Big Ten first team the following day.
Illinois head coach Justin Spring knows he has a talented athlete on is hands, whose work ethic could push him as far as he lets it take him. Saturday was just another example. “It was the best one, plain and simple,” Spring said. “He’s always been super strong, but like any competition, it comes down to who performs the best on that day. Alex’s consistency is what is most impressive about what he’s done, and I think he’s certainly a front-runner for the national championship.” Diab doesn’t just show up and perform; he puts in hours beforehand honing his craft. Since his arrival on campus, Spring has noticed his strength in more ways than one. He said that Diab not only possesses great physical strength, but also has the mental strength to continue to work hard in practice. “Since he’s been there, he has been a grinder. He takes the most turns out of anyone — he’s a workaholic,” Spring said. “You’re talking about an event that takes crazy, super strength. There’s no cutting corners. It takes purposeful
work, and he’s been great with that.” Other strong Illini performances came from Brandon Ngai, who scored a 15.000 to win the pommel horse event title, and Tyson Bull, who took home the high bar event title with a score of 14.850. Spring tabbed Diab to be team captain in large part because of his confidence in Diab to both set the standard and hold his teammates accountable. “Lead by example in the gym and help push and motivate the guys to be better every day, and making sure the team stays focused during the competition is a big part of it,” Diab said. During postseason play, nerves can start to get the best of some, but Diab doesn’t let that affect him. While others might have some special pregame routine to prepare for the high stakes, Diab simply pictures himself being successful, then goes out and does it. “I usually visualize my routine one team through before I go out and do it, but other than that, I don’t do anything weird or special,” Diab said.
Looking ahead, the Illini are slated to compete in NCAA championship qualifiers on April 20. With the event being held in Chicago, the Illini are hoping to capture home atmosphere momentum. Diab feels that if he captures the same momentum he did at the Big Ten championships, the team can ride the wave all the way to the pinnacle of collegiate athletics. “We’ve got to keep doing what we’re doing. The team’s looking good,” Diab said. “We’re coming off a Big Ten championship and our next goal is to win a national championship, and I really think we can do that; we just gotta make it happen on that day.” While Diab and the Illinois men’s gymnastics team try to stand out from the rest, Spring looks at his team a bit differently than the rest. “We’re almost a strength team that does gymnastics on the side, and Alex is easily the strongest ring-guy in the country.” @MilesP_H Milesp2@dailyillini.com
When pitcher Andy Fisher left Bowling Green, Ohio, for Charleston, Illinois, the home of Eastern Illinois University, he did not imagine he would end up about 50 miles north a couple of years later. Much less, as a regular starter for a 20-8 Illinois team. It wasn’t until he actually faced Illinois while at Eastern that Fisher drew the attention of the Illini coaching staff. Known for an unusual release and movement on pitches — particularly his slider — the pitcher stood out. “His ball is never straight,” said Illinois pitching coach Drew Dickinson. “It’s just a crazy run and sink. (Fisher) is literally a guy who tells a guy a fastball is coming down the middle and you can’t hit it, you can’t square it up because the ball moves so much.” At the often-windy Illinois Field, having a pitcher who can throw pitches that sink significantly can make it very difficult for batters to
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Illini losing culture: an epidemic of white noise ELI SCHUSTER SPORTS EDITOR
Once enemies, now Illinois teammates T Doane, Sherlund transfer, BY BRIAN BINZ STAFF WRITER
On March 13, 2016, Syracuse and North Carolina played each other in softball. Syracuse sophomore Maddi Doane went 1-for-3, and North Carolina freshman Kiana Sherlund pinch ran for a run in a 2-1 win for the Tar Heels. On April 8, 2018, Doane and Sherlund combined for 11 RBIs, but this time, their efforts were for the same team. The two both transferred to Illinois in the 2016 offseason, arriving in Urbana-Champaign for the start of the 2017 season and becoming roommates. However, when they
were on opposing teams, neither player really knew about the other. “I didn’t know who she was at the time,” Sherlund said. “I wish we had known each other before.” For Sherlund, the path led to Illinois after just one year with limited appearances at North Carolina. However, for Doane, the decision to become an Illini came after she had been a staple in Syracuse’s lineup. Doane said that coming out of high school, she wanted to play in a power five conference; however, coaches at the time didn’t have their eyes set on the Bolingbrook native.
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Illinois outfielder Maddi Doane hits the ball during the game against Northwestern at Eichelberger Field on March 28. Doane transferred to Illinois from Syracuse in 2016.
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lift the ball up and drive it out. When combining that movement with Fisher’s comparatively slower pitches, it can throw off batters and prevent deep hits, which is crucial in a park where the wind often blows out at speeds of 20 miles per hour. “Part of it is throwing slower than everybody else,” Fisher said with a laugh. “I think I have a lower arm slide than most people, and I don't throw the traditional four-seam fastball. I go two-seams with everything. I never really think about it; it just kind of happens, and I'm lucky that it moves so much, so if I throw it right down the middle, people don't hit it quite as hard as they hit other people’s.” Fisher came to Illinois after eight starts and a wealth of relief appearances at Eastern, but due to NCAA transfer rules, he had to sit out last season. With two years of eligibility remaining at the age of 22, the Ohio native is one of the oldest players on the Illini roster.
he temperature reads 35 degrees as the blades on my desk fan whip around. I can’t sleep without a white noise. On cold nights, I’ll wear a sweatshirt. I don’t mean to get too personal. My night-time routine probably isn't very fascinating to you, but that's probably for the best. I need the white noise, it’s as simple as that. As I turn it on each night, it only takes seconds to fade into the background. It isn’t until the morning that I wake up and process the noise once again. I’ll turn it off and eventually feel like it's time to get moving until later that night it'll all happen again. It didn’t use to be this way. It wasn't until a couple of years ago that I really began to rely on the consistent comfort that came from this white noise. It’s a possibly dramatized explanation, but it has become a
part of my life. Turn my fan off and things won't go according to plan. Forget about sleep. Forget about comfort. Forget about a sense of familiarity. I know I’m not the only one that has fallen victim to the white noise reliance, and I won’t be the last. Plenty of popular white noises exist, like the fan, static, weather and losing. If you were worried about where this was going, alas, I have finally gotten to the point. Losing for Illini athletics is a white noise. For Illinois’ football and basketball, it has been years since they have been on top of the Big Ten in reputation. A losing culture has swept through both programs, and the white noise of losing has rung in the background of each season. Losing has become comfortable. When the season starts and the noise begins, it feels right and expected. Coaches and players alike get swept up into habits; breaking the mental wall SEE LOSING | 3A
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Many spring Olympic sports have had successful Big Ten seasons thus far, highlighted by the men’s gymnastics team winning the conference championship. Furthermore, the men’s tennis team is currently undefeated in conference play, and the women’s tennis team has won seven of its last eight games. The baseball and softball teams both sit at third place in conference, while the men’s track and field team placed second at the Jim Click Shootout over the weekend. The men’s golf team also recently won the milesp2@dailyillini.com
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Haight continues to improve since walk-on season BY JARED FARMER STAFF WRITER
Junior Joe Haight has come a long way since he joined the Illinois men’s track and field team as a walk-on for the 2016 outdoor season. “I think in the back of my mind, I wanted to be a part of the team,” Haight said. “The coaches originally asked me to join when I was in high school, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. When I joined the club team, I figured I’d just stay there, honestly. I thought doing so would be a good way to stay in shape in college and meet new people.” Originally, Haight didn’t intend on joining the club team. He initially intended to play club soccer, which didn’t pan out due to him missing the intramural tryouts. He decided to join the club team shortly after because of his sister. “I think I got emailed from coach Adrian Wheatley sometime in March,” Haight said. “I had to go through all the legal stuff so I could qualify to run. I finally joined the team after their first meet in April that year.” In his debut season, Haight was determined to prove he belonged. His underdog mentality continually pushed him to work harder. His first season concluded when he competed at the 2016 Big Ten Championship for the 200-meter
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Joe Haight competes in the 200-meter at the Bill Cornell Spring Classic in Carbondale, Illinois, on March 24. Haight has come a long way from being a freshman walk-on.
dash. He also won first place in the 200-meter in the Illini Open and set a personalbest 200-meter time of 21.57 seconds. “The upperclassmen really helped me develop,” Haight said. “Guys like David Kendzeira, Kenneth Adams and Matt Burns pushed me throughout hard workouts and practices, and they taught me how to run the 400-meter. They showed me that every day, practice and
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He continued his growth in the outdoor season, placing runner-up in the 200-meter and fourth in the 400-meter at the UNLV Invite. He ran a leg for a 4x100-meter relay team that finished sixth at the Texas Relays, setting a personal best in the 100-meter (10.59 seconds) and continuing to shave time off his 200-meter personal best (21.42 seconds). In the Big Ten Championship outdoors, Haight ran the
under three-fourths of a second from his best 400-meter in the season prior. His outdoor season continues to go well. He dropped his 400-meter time even further at the Jim Click Shootout this past weekend when he ran 46.85 seconds, just under two seconds faster than his previous personal best. He also ran the first sub21 200-meter of his career, winning at the SIU Bill Cornell Spring Classic with 20.95 seconds. “I’ve passed all of my goals that I set for myself this season, time-wise,” Haight said. “Hopefully I can keep dropping that even more than I expected for the rest of the season. I’d also like to see if our relays can make some noise at Big Ten’s this year.” As Haight’s role with the team continues to grow, so does his role as a leader. Haight believes it’s been a good experience being involved as an active leader on the team, whether it’s leading stretches or workouts or giving advice to younger teammates. “These people have become some of my best friends on campus,” Haight said. “I was surprised at how friendly and welcoming everyone was when I first joined the team. That’s definitely helped make all of this an easy transition.”
lead leg of the 4x400-meter relay, where the Illini placed eighth. This season, Haight has begun to emerge as one of the fastest members of the Illini team. He continues to climb both Big Ten and NCAA rankings after setting three new personal bests for the 400-meter. In the indoor Big Ten Championships, Haight ran 47.08 seconds in the 400-meter to @jaredefarmer finish seventh, dropping just jaredef2@dailyillini.com
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whatever would-be relief situations dictate. Working in change-ups and curves into the mix of fastballs and sliders allows him to showcase his skill set and be a more dynamic pitcher. “When I was a reliever, I don't think my arm hurt as much as the day after you start,” Fisher said. “Your arm is completely gone. The rest of your body is much easier being a starter, because you can lift your certain days and your body is not going to be super worn down any single day.” Head coach Dan Hartleb was impressed with Fisher’s work ethic last season, despite the fact that he knew he would not see a second of game action. His smooth adjustment to the program has come as no surprise to Hartleb, who is in his 13th season at the helm of the program. “He knew he’d fit in when he came in,” Hartleb said. “He’s been very consistent and doesn't get worked up from situations. He’s just got a calm to him; he's very intelligent.” Like many college baseball players, Fisher is aiming to end up in the major leagues. But for now, he’s focused on being a reliable and relaxed cog in the Illinois rotation. “Being really relaxed is a big thing,” Fisher said. “If you get too amped up, you're going to lose the strike zone and walk everybody. You've got to keep things in perspective; it's just college baseball.”
Both Fisher and the coaching staff feel that his maturity is a valuable asset to the team, which consists mostly of 19and 20-year-olds. “What's really helped with him, too, was bringing him in as a transfer, but (also) the age,” Dickinson said. “It's nice to have an older guy who can kind of go out and do his thing so the younger guys can follow his preparation and watch what he does.” Upon his arrival, Fisher immediately noticed the higher-level play that comes with pitching at a Power Five program. Though the competition around Fisher is better, he has observed a more significant change in the mindset of those around him. “Obviously, there’s a huge talent difference, but the biggest thing is just the way everyone goes about themselves,” Fisher said. “You expect to be good and you're going to work harder than what I saw at the other levels.” Fisher is 3-0 on the season and has worked his way into Illinois’ starting rotation of pitchers, despite functioning more as a reliever in his time at Eastern. In his seven starts, he has pitched 44 innings and has a 3.68 ERA. As a starting pitcher, he’s found it easier to manage his body — when to lift, when to expect to be sore and when he will feel fresh. Fisher enjoys being able to throw a variety of pitch- @itsallG_O_O_D es, rather than just throwing gavinrg2@dailyillini.com
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LOSING that's built to keep losing inside is no easy task, but it has to be done. Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood referenced this almost immediately as he stepped foot onto the University campus. He told his players that they don't know how to win and time after time he would mention in press conferences that part of his job would be to get rid of the losing culture. For Lovie Smith, he has stood by the motto "We Will Win" since being put at the helm of the program. As of now, a combined five wins during his first two seasons with the team have said otherwise. It's much easier said than done, I understand that. As I
go into my room every single night, I expect for the white noise to help me fall asleep. And as Illinois begins another season the eerily subdued white noise of losing creeps back in and helps bring an element of familiarity. Although, if you ask me, it's time to turn off the fan. In fact, it may be time for Smith and Underwood to destroy the fan. Remember, when turning off the fan things won't go according to plan and that may be exactly what the Fighting Illini football and basketball programs need. For me, on the other hand, I'll keep my fan in place. Who knows, if the Illini get rid of their white noise, chances are I'll be a bit busier and need mine more than ever. @Schuster_Elias eeschus2@dailyillini.com
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Illinois outfielder Jack Yalowitz swings at the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on March 14. The Illini beat the Redbirds 4-2 on Tuesday.
Illinois grabs victory over ISU BY GAVIN GOOD STAFF WRITER
Illinois and Illinois State were supposed to have a home-and-home this season, but due to cold temperatures, the two teams were only held to one meeting. On Tuesday evening at Illinois Field, the Illini made sure they’d have bragging rights over their in-state rivals, locking in a 4-2 victory in what will be the only meeting between the two sides this season, unless the two programs decide to schedule another midweek contest on their open dates in May. The Redbirds got on the board first with a sacrifice fly in the second, and though the Illini answered with two runs of their own in the bottom frame of the inning, Illinois State looked poised to do damage, with the bases loaded with one out in the fourth. Illinois pulled out freshman right-hander Ryan Kutt (1.0 IP) in favor of left-handed sophomore Zack Jones. Jones delivered, getting the Redbirds to ground into a double play to end the inning. It was all the team needed to keep Illinois State off the board for the remainder of
the contest, as the Redbirds’ Connor Peplow hit both third baseman Grant Van Scoy and centerfielder Zac Taylor with pitches back-toback. Then, he walked shortstop Ben Troike to load up the bases before Bren Spillane (1-for-4) drove Van Scoy home with an infield single to short. Sophomore second baseman Michael Massey came up and flew out, but Taylor was able to tag from third and score to make it 4-2. Jones dispatched his way through the Redbird lineup, only allowing one hit and striking out three of the 12 batters he faced before he was relieved by right-handed pitcher Quinten Sefcik in the eighth. Head coach Dan Hartleb was happy with his pitching staff’s effort on the day, particularly in lieu of being outhit 9-6 by Illinois State. He pointed to the bases-loaded situation where Jones came in as a turning point. “(Jones) got ahead in the count a lot. First of all, he comes in and gets a big double play with the bases loaded and one out,” Hartleb said. “That was a tremendous lift for us, an important point in the game, and then he went out and was very effective,
throwing multiple pitches for strikes.” The Illini were not threatened for the remainder of the game, as Sefcik only allowed one Redbird on base and closer Joey Gerber shut down Illinois State in the ninth. With red-hot Bren Spillane taking a slight dip in form over the past several games, the Illini relied on some hits at key moments from right fielder Jack Yalowitz (.204), catcher Jeff Korte (.213) and Van Scoy (.259). Production across the board has been a talking point for Hartleb’s team this season, and the Illini benefitted from getting hits from its lower-percentage hitters on Tuesday. “The thing we’ve talked about from the beginning of the year is the fact that everybody needs to be productive for us,” Hartleb said. “From one to nine, we’ve got guys that can produce and do produce.” For Jones, who earned his second win of the year (2-0), getting a variety of his pitches on the mark helped to keep Illinois State batters from reaching base. “The result showed pretty well,” Jones said. “But I think what really helped me
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Illini batters looking to crush conference opponent
BY TATIANIA PERRY STAFF WRITER
To kick off the first weekend of a nine-game homestead, the Illinois baseball team will take on Rutgers for a three-game series over the weekend. Illinois (20-8, 6-3 Big Ten) and Rutgers (17-11, 4-2 Big Ten) are meeting for the first time this season. Rutgers ranks No. 4 in the Big Ten, just below the Illini’s No. 3 ranking. Their last meeting was in May 2017, where the teams split a doubleheader. With the help of former Illini Pat McInerney and Bren Spillane, the Illini took home a 7-5 win in the second game. Fast forward to this year, Spillane leads the offense and the Big Ten in nearly every statistical category. Spillane holds the No. 1 spot in the nation in slugging (1.040) and OPS (1.582) and ranks second in home runs (14) and batting average (.455). Although the junior has been hot, the Illini have been outhit in their most recent games but have still found ways to win. “There are times when you are hot offensively and you hit the ball all over the ballpark, and there are times you have to find ways to score when you don’t get your hits,” said head coach Dan Hartleb. The Illini have won sev-
4–2 was that I was able to locate my fastball in and outside, then come back with the curveball and change-up to get guys off balance.” When he entered the game, his intention was just to get the ball in the strike zone and make batters put the ball in play. “The main thing I think about is throwing strikes,” Jones said. “In that situation today, my main goal was to get a double play ball, and obviously, it worked out and I did.” Jones, who grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois, has a lot of friends who go to school at Illinois State. Beating an in-state rival is usually a bonus for programs, but for Jones and many of his fellow in-state Illini products, the win is sweet, especially since it will likely end up as the teams’ only meeting this year. “I personally have a lot of friends that go to Illinois State,” Jones said. “So it will be nice to text them and tell them that we beat them.” @itsallG_O_O_D gavinrg2@dailyillini.com
no different. “Pitching is very similar,” Doane said. “Pretty easy transition regarding looking for a new home. the two conferences.” But Perry was no longer Doane said it was fun in Western Kentucky. having a partner to refer“It all kinda opened up ence how the two leagues for me to come closer to compare. home,” Doane said. “It led It’s more than fun for me here, and I’m glad for Sherlund, as their expethat.” riences in the ACC were The appreciation goes being put to direct use both ways. even this year, when Illi“We are really excited nois played Pittsburgh to have her,” Perry said. and her last school, North “Whenever we find out a Carolina. great player is available, “Her and I both played we try and put our hat in Pitt before,” Sherlund said. the ring.” “And I obviously know the N o w UNC team that the p r e t t y t wo a re well.” both part Doane of an Illiis hitting ni lineup a careerthat put up high .382 20 runs for batting the second average t i me i n with sevschool hisen home tory, they runs, and are quickSherlund is ly becomleading the TYRA PERRY ing a lot team with HEAD COACH closer. a .410 bat“We talk ting averabout how age a nd it’s just funny that we had has 11 more RBIs than last been on the same field pri- year, in 20 fewer games. or, and there we are the The two are also steady next season as roommates members of the Illini outand really good friends,” field, posting fielding perDoane said. centages of .967 and .875 For Sherlund, there is a for Sherlund and Doane, sense of pride over their respectively. similar background. HowWhile all those years ever, for Doane, it’s more back they may not have about the destination than known each other yet, the journey. Doane thinks there was Doane said that the two a something else that have more pride in being brought them together. able to represent the Fight“It just opened up; pering Illini than over their fect timing, perfect opporprevious teams. Howev- tunity,” Doane said. “It er, the transition from the was kind of fate.” diamonds out east and the ones she steps into as @Binzy_20 a member of the Illini are brianb2@dailyillini.com
“Whenever we find out a great player is available, we try and put our hat in the ring.”
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Illinois pitcher Ryan Thompson delivers the pitch during the game against Milwaukee at the Illinois Field on March 14. He is likely to face Rutgers in next weekend’s series.
en of their last 10 games on stolen bases and walks to go along with the homers slammed by Spillane and a few other top contributors. Spillane, however, is monitoring an injury and will only be used when necessary. “I talk to the guys every day; we need to improve in every area,” Hartleb said. “We need to continue to work on moving runners, and we just need to make solid contact.” John O’Reilly will more than likely be the starting pitcher that Rutgers will
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rely on in the first game this weekend. O’Reilly recently pitched his first career complete game to defeat Penn State. And after six scoreless innings in an 11-1 win over La Salle on Friday, O’Reilly lowered his earned run average to 4.04. Freshman pitcher Harry Rutkowski will also likely make a mound appearance and is 4-1 with a 3.42 ERA. For the Illini, Andy Fisher, Ryan Thompson and the closer Joey Gerber will likely make some mound appearances.
Fisher is 6-2 with a 3.68 ERA pitching for eight of the nine innings against Maryland on Friday, Thompson is 7-5 with 3.00 ERA and Gerber 12-2 with a 3.29. “The thing we talked about from the beginning of the year is that everybody needs to be productive for us, and I think that's what made us a good team,” Hartleb said. “We’ve got guys that can produce and will produce.” @tati_perry14 tp3@dailyillini.com
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buzz calendar BY EMILY PEASE AND KAYLA BROWN BUZZ CALENDAR EDITORS
The buzz calendar is a compilation of events happening in the Champaign-Urbana area. Follow our top picks in Monday’s and Thursday’s papers for ideas on what to do on any night of the week, from where to eat to what to watch. Want to submit an event? Email calendar@readbuzz.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12
Boneyard Arts Festival Reception
Artist’s Alley Open House: Between Line and Plain PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE DIAGO
Benjamin Lanz, known by his stage name LANZ (pictured above), sits surrounded by a variety of instruments. His album, “Hoferlanz II,” is expected to be released on April 13.
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HOFERLANZ by canonical musicians in the past. “Hoferlanz II” is full of tracks that can be placed in any other albums by LANZ’s music idols. “This is the Time Where” sounds like a track that could have made it into Brian Eno’s debut solo album, “Here Come the Warm Jets.” “Tomahawk Chop” could be a nice addition to My Bloody Valentine’s “Isn’t Anything.” At the same time, LANZ also cleverly avoids sounding too similar to his revered musicians by adding his own elements that demonstrate how flexible rock ’n’ roll can be. For example, he enlisted horns to infuse the album with more with brightness, which was an obvious decision for a trombonist. Obtrusively bright electric synthesizers mingle with cluttered guitars, which, all together, make for LANZ’s own version of Wonderland. On top of those is LANZ’s quirky vocals that make his album not only experimental, but also catchy. “Auckland” is a track that best shows his intention to create earworm after earworm, even if it will derail from his usual course of jarring sonic. “Good luck getting these melodies unstuck from the jukebox in your brain!” LANZ
4:30-7 p.m. Artist’s Alley, 405 E. John St., Champaign Free, all ages This exhibit features two Central Illinois artists who share a vision of minimalism in painting the Prairie in its broadest abstract sense. The wonderful exhibit by Rosalind Faiman Weinberg and Sally Bliss Nolan will be at Artist’s Alley until April 30, on display daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Employers Speak: Career Fair Strategies that Work
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says on his label Brassland’s description of “Hoferlanz II.” LANZ must have harbored a lot of creative ideas throughout his diverse musical background, which includes training for contemporary music and being an indie rock band member. Although he had more leeway in producing music as the primary vocalist and songwriter of LNZNDR, a band he founded in 2011, he still needed a musical space entirely on his own. LANZ’s newly earned luxury to do whatever the heck he wants with his own musical ideas is most evident in the 10-minute track “Lice In My Brain,” a song that is about the “self-indulgence of creative energy.” His unbridled musical ambition thrusts the track into a subdued chaos that alter-
nates between somber orchestration and saccharine love ballad. As crazy as the track sounds, it reflects his ecstatic state following musical freedom as a soloist. “Hoferlanz II” is an extended statement following “Hoferlanz I” that argues collaborative efforts might not always surpass individual efforts when it comes to music. Moreover, the brilliance of “Hoferlanz II” shows that securing one’s individual musical outlet is an important addition to the to-do list of any musician. Even if it will flop, more talented musicians should dare to step out of their usual roles as band members, instead of letting their respective frontmen overshadow them.
6-8 p.m. Broadway Food Hall, 401 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana Free, all ages The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology’s Art of Science program is a celebration of common ground between science and art. Each exhibit comprises images from IGB’s research portfolio enhanced to highlight the beauty and fascination encountered daily in scientific endeavors, from the microscopic to the holistic, from the physical to the abstract.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13
14th Annual Festival of Quilts
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cunningham Children’s Home, 1301 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana Free, all ages This festival features more than 100 beautifully hand- and machine-made quilts on display and for auction. Your visit can also include an opportunity to shop at the festival gift shop, take a tour or enjoy lunch and baked treats.
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63rd Annual Mom’s Weekend Flower Show
9 a.m.-6 p.m. U of I Horticulture Club, 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana Free, all ages This year’s theme is Works of Art. Come see the talented garden heads take on famous works of art. Bring your mom, roommate, little brother, dog or even your roommate’s mom’s dog. Everyone is welcome!
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9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, 4410 N. Lincoln Ave., Champaign Free, all ages During the open house hours, patrons can visit the goats, enjoy the weather and buy from a full food/beverage menu, all locally-sourced and fresh made. Cheese, gelato and other farmer friends’ products will be available. Food and beverages are offered first-come-firstserved.
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BYE MOM ft. New Age Americans
9 p.m. The Canopy Club, 708 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana Free, 18+ New Age Americans is a group that formed in 2014 through their love for acoustic music. They are joined by grunge, indie rock band, The Telephone Junkies.
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Junior Kendall Hill will be exhibiting his piece, “Dog Eats Dog,” at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall on April 12-16. In the exhibition, he combines collage work, photography and video display.
Kendall Hill lives in a ‘Dog Eats Dog’ world BY LIZZIE JEDRASEK STAFF WRITER
As a freshman at the University, Kendall Hill would have never thought he’d become a student in the School of Art and Design. Fast-forward to junior year, and Hill is looking forward to his second solo exhibition in Champaign-Urbana, entitled “Dog Eats Dog.” The exhibition will be a combination of photography, collage and video display. According to Hill, who originally was a MCB student, he has always had an affinity for writing. However, when it comes to photography and collage work, Hill said these newfound interests were sparked after he came to college. “I write a lot. Writing has been so personal to me. I’ve been writing honestly since I could pick up a pen,” Hill said. “When I was younger, I would enter poetry contests
and stuff like that. So, I write pretty extensively. That’s kind of my main thing, but it lives so much behind the scenes now.” While attending Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Hill wrote for the school newspaper and ran a personal blog. Yet, upon coming to college, Hill’s photography began to take off. As a result, Hill applied to the School of Art and Design. As one of the main components of the “Dog Eats Dog” exhibition, photography will focus on exploring perspectives of truth. “The reason that I started doing photography in the first place was because I felt like I couldn’t express well enough, through writing, how I pictured a moment in my mind,” Hill said. “I use (photography) in this exhibition specifically because it tells a good truth about my emotions and where my headspace is.”
Collage, on the other hand, works differently in this exhibit. Hill said using a collage helps him tell multiple stories and express his opinion more. “Even though pictures can say so much, they can also say so little, because they’re constricted to what’s being shown to you,” Hill said. “But, with collage, I’m able to play out things how it happened in my mind, or if I take 36 pictures at a shoot one day, I can sum up that day’s feeling in one image.” Furthermore, Hill said using collage has helped him learn more about himself and grow as an artist. “Collage is the first thing that I can manipulate and make my own, and that helped with my photography. I learned what I wanted to see in my photos through messing with my collage work,” Hill said. Although the “Dog Eats
Dog” exhibition will mainly consist of Hill’s own photography and collage work, there will also be a video component. Hill said he is just beginning to explore videography as an art form and is currently using the video to promote the exhibition. The promo video features a unique rhythmic montage of ’80s home workout videos played over 21 Savage and Offset. Hill started planning the “Dog Eats Dog” exhibition back in January, but a majority of the featured work was created with the intention of being in an exhibition. “One of my mentors told me to ‘look through all of (your) past work and see what you find,’ and I just noticed the type of pictures I was picking up all kind of fell under the same theme, and that’s when the exhibition started,” Hill said. Some of the topics Hill
will tackle in his exhibition include accuracy and fiction, good and evil and the morality of the world around us. Hill is ecstatic to invite the audience into how he thinks and into the questions he poses through his artwork. “I just wanted to question myself. This exhibition is not about the outward person, but it’s about me asking myself questions and kind of challenging myself to think about who I am,” Hill said. Since his first exhibition, Hill feels he has become more patient and reasonable with himself. His creative process emphasizes patience: He allows himself enough time to think through pieces and lets inspiration come to him rather than seeking it out. Much of Hill’s work is inspired by music — particularly The Weeknd — and his hometown of Chicago. “I’m not creating images just to tell an expression, but
letting small moments and efforts from all over the place tell the story for me,” Hill said. “I didn’t realize what the exhibition was about and what it could be until I started putting all these pictures together and was like, ‘These are what all these moments meant.’” While most artists today have online portfolios, Hill is slightly more skeptical about what the internet means for the modern artist. He said he prefers sharing his work in person instead of online. “I hate the internet and I think just having work on the internet is very impersonal. You need to see it,” Hill said. “I like that you can go to the exhibition and see what I was really thinking.” Hill’s “Dog Eats Dog” exhibition will take place from April 12-16 in the main foyer of Temple Hoyne Buell Hall. jedrase2@readbuzz.com
REVIEW
‘Hoferlanz II’ brings musician LANZ’s talents into the spotlight BY SAN KIM STAFF WRITER
Being a member of the band Beirut, touring member of the band The National and band member for Sufjan Stevens sounds like a great achievement for an average musician. But for a versatile musician
like Benjamin Lanz, it might have been a minor distraction from expressing his own musical ideas. In musical pursuit beyond his sidekick roles for the bands he has been in, Lanz, under the moniker LANZ, started his solo career with his first
album, “Hoferlanz I,” in 2015. Surprisingly, “Hoferlanz I” does not sound anything like the musical styles his works exhibited. The elegance of Beirut, the subdued clean rock of The National and the schizophrenia of Sufjan Stevens are all absent. Rather, LANZ
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picked up sounds from a cruder side of rock music, mixing the styles of Brian Eno, The Who and My Bloody Valentine in “Hoferlanz I.” The album effectively proclaimed his distinct musical style that had to be forsaken while working with his
bandmates. “Hoferlanz II,” slated to be released Friday, is the second part of LANZ’s solo project that parallels his first album. Drawing inspirations from artists similar to those who inspired its predecessor, “Hoferlanz II” is a collage of
everything that represents rock ’n’ roll’s eccentricity. Grounded in off-kilter drum machine beats and a barrage of distorted sounds, “Hoferlanz II” sounds like a modern version of experimental music SEE HOFERLANZ | 5B