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can say without a doubt that I have been looking forward to this day since I began my term as Editor in Chief. The Best of CU issue is the biggest and most important issue we do all year, and, for those on staff, it is always highly anticipated. This issue is our time to shine! As soon as the semester begins, we start gearing up and brainstorming ideas for how it should look, and how to cover everything in the best way. There has been a lot of time and effort put into this issue, and we here at buzz are very proud of what we have to present as this year’s edition. buzz prides itself on being dedicated to the community. What

better way could this be represented? This is our biggest issue of the year, and it has been solely dictated by the votes of the public. Thank you all for sending in ballots and going to the217.com to submit entries! Your votes are what made all of this possible. A big thank you goes out to all of those who voted, but also to all of the great businesses we have here in CU. Aside from the people, you are what make this community such an amazing place to live. Being here for four years, I have really been able to explore and look into the nooks and crannies of these two towns and have been constantly surprised with what I’ve found. CU is truly a unique marketplace, whose needs are being met by entrepreneurs everywhere. The

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quality of the products and services offered is impeccable, and are backed by some of the nicest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. I love going into places and having those working remember me! Going into a business and seeing the owner, hard at work, but taking the time to say hello is a sure sign of a great business. I love going to the Art Theater in downtown Champaign for this reason. The owner Sanford Hess always greets me with a hello, though he is running around preparing for the showing. It’s one of those small things in life that is hard to ďŹ nd, but here in CU, it happens more often than not. I am very happy to be able to reward these individual businesses for their hard work. After looking forward to this almost all year, I am very happy with what we have put together. I hope you read and discover a new aspect of this remarkable community! These are the best of the best, brought to you courtesy of, well, you! Enjoy!

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COMMUNITY Have you been enjoying WPGU’s Frattle of the Bands II? Well, we have too. Check out our concert footage and band interviews online now!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Ever thought about trying to write a novel? Ever thought about trying to write one in a month? Lauren talks about the insanity that is NaNoWriMo in this week’s “Writing on the Wall,� online Monday. MUSIC Ray LaMontagne’s soothing voice and warming emotion is the perfect sound for winter’s approaching temperatures. Look for a review of his 2004 release, Trouble, on Tuesday.

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MOVIES & TV Clear eyes! Full hearts! Can’t lose! “Matt and Nick Conquer the Worldâ€? returns with a review of the ďŹ rst season of Friday Night Lights, up on Saturday.

COVER DESIGN Annaka Olsen EDITOR IN CHIEF Brad Thorp ART DIRECTOR Annaka Olsen MANAGING EDITOR Claire Keating COPY CHIEF Emily Siner PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Ramzi Dreessen IMAGE EDITOR Peggy Fioretti DESIGNERS Bridget Hapner, Joann Pierce, Adam Fabianski PHOTOGRAPHERS Sean O’Connor, Peggy Fioretti, Imani Brooks, Justin

Maatubang, Erik Kwan, Andrea Herman, Claire Keating, Jaci Wandell MUSIC EDITOR Dylan Sutcliff FOOD & DRINK EDITOR Jeanine Russell MOVIES & TV EDITOR Matt Carey ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Lauren Hise COMMUNITY EDITOR Nick Martin CU CALENDAR Elisia Phau COPY EDITORS Claire Keating SALES MANAGER Carolyn Gilbert MARKETING/DISTRIBUTION Brandi Willis PUBLISHER Mary Cory

FOOD & DRINK You’ve heard of dinner and a movie, but what about dinner in your movie? Barb’s newest “Movie with an Appetite� column will be up on Saturday.

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BY JO SANGER AND ROSS WANTLAND

Finding women’s sexual empowerment

• “I actually want to perform oral sex on my boyfriend but I feel degraded when I do, even though he’s really nice.â€? • “Sometimes I feel like sex is more of a ‘show’ I put on, rather than something I actually enjoy.â€? • “I feel uncomfortable when my partner asks me to wear lingerie, even though I kind of like the idea.â€? • “I don’t want to shave but my boyfriend has asked me to.â€? The above statements and many more variations of them are things we have heard from women. And we’re not surprised. On the surface it may seem like these women just need to loosen up about sex and explore their sexual freedom. For “Doin’ It Well,â€? we see and hear something different: the subtle effects that culture has upon our sexuality and how those impact women particularly. Many of the sexual images of women are not positive or empowering; and often women may be indirectly (or directly) told to look, dress, or act a certain way in order to be “sexy.â€? It seems there’s always someone else dictating our sex lives! This can lead to feeling that everyone else knows what’s best for her sexually. Sadly, it’s not uncommon for us to hear women say, “I really don’t know what I like.â€?

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Whether you’d like to try something sexually but have mixed feelings about it, or your partner suggests something to you, consider ďŹ rst what you ďŹ nd arousing or exciting about it. Often, women (and society) tend to focus on men’s sexual pleasure. So whether you’re thinking about wearing a sexy bra or deciding to shave or trim, try to keep the focus on you, your pleasure and enjoyment. What do you like about it? In what ways will it enhance the sexual encounter for you? What turns you on about it? Is it something you want to do because it makes you feel sexy and excited about sex? Answering these questions may help you assess if this is for your sexual pleasure or if you’re feeling pressure from society, culture, a partner, religion, etc., to look, act or be a certain way sexually. Take some time to think about what you really want and like; whatever those things are, they are perfectly normal, healthy and sexy! If you want to try it, go for it. If it isn’t something that gets you excited or turned on, don’t. Remember, it’s your sex life. Shape it to be the best it can for you. REWRITE THE SCRIPT

If you have mixed feelings about certain behaviors or positions, like oral sex on a man or doggie style, talk to you partner about it and

explain why. Often, these positions are either referred to or shown in movies in ways that are degrading or violent to the female. So while it may be something you inherently could enjoy, the act gets layered with negative messages and feelings from the larger society. In addition, past experiences with insensitive or abusive partners may make these positions especially unnerving. These things can trigger women in the bedroom, even with a very loving, supportive partner. Tell him about it. Brainstorming alternatives together might allow you to still engage in a variety of behaviors but that will help make them feel more mutual, respectful and safe. For example, instead of being on your knees while your partner is standing for oral sex, perhaps he could lay down and you kneel above him. Explain that things can feel demeaning, because of how society represents female sexuality and power, not necessarily because of any power imbalances in your relationship. Consider ways that might help you feel more empowered. Take each sexual behavior or scenario you are interested in and explore what you like about it and what you don’t like about it. From there, change the things you don’t like (or that feel demeaning or degrading about it) and tweak it so it works for you!

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Remember that every sexual behavior you engage in should be pleasurable for you, too, even when you’re pleasuring your partner. If it’s not, switch to something else, all the while paying attention to your pleasure. If something is no longer feeling pleasurable to you or you start to feel like either it’s a chore or “performanceâ€? rather than pleasure, stop and do something different. Be conďŹ dent in the things that do or don’t turn you on and work toward engaging in more of the things that do! Many women talk about “tuning outâ€? but we encourage you to “tune inâ€?; after all, it’s your sex life, too! Check us out next week as we explore nymphs, prudes and everyone in between. Jo & Ross love empowering people by answering questions. Send yours to buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com.

SEX 411 • Partners, listen to the women in your lives and recognize that while you cannot fully understand what they experience, you are open to listening and respecting their sexual decisions. This shows that you are fully committed to their sexual pleasure and fulfillment just as much as your own! And trust that they know what’s exciting, sexy and a total turn on for them.

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Though the Art Theater has been a part of downtown Champaign for almost a century, in January of this year Sanford Hess became head of the operations there, making a few drastic changes. CU residents obviously approved of the adjustments, as they voted the Art Theater the best new business of the year. “[The Art Theater] has had many different owners, but we have continued to show movies since 1913,” part-time employee Todd Isaacs said. As it states on their website, thecuart.com, the Art Theater’s mission statement is “to be the true independent movie theater for movie lovers.” They play movies that won’t show up in your ordinary movie theater complex, aiming for an old-timey feel. Recently they have shown Mao’s

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hose interested in “going green” have voted for CU’s best green store, which tells customers to “B. Lime.” The environmentally focused store, located slightly north of the heart of downtown Champaign at 12 E. Washington St. carries eco-friendly products, from everyday essentials to cloth baby diapers. B. Lime offers CU residents a brightly colored, friendly resource for finding green kitchen, home and baby items. Non-toxic cleaning supplies, hand-made soaps, compost bins and biodegradable items are part of the home and kitchen section. The store also carries objects like bamboo kitchen utensils, stainless steel straws, reusable sandwich wraps and water bottles to help cus6

Last Dance, Kundun, Catfish and the humorous Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. “You can come downtown, and go to a movie with only one screen. We strive to give a throwback experience to movie-goers, and to what people did as a kid,” Isaacs said. They also offer an array of different experiences for movie-goers. On Tuesdays, they host a movie club where all you do is show up, watch the film and have a discussion about it afterwards. Every Friday and Saturday night at 11 p.m., they play a classic, a recent classic, an overlooked gem or a movie so awful it’s good. There are reduced prices on tickets and food for these late nighters. “We also have some of the best equipment and sound systems. Plus, we still show our movies on

film while most theaters show theirs on a disc,” Isaacs said. Besides alternative film genres, a main characteristic that separates the Art Theater from its competitors is the fact that beer, wine and mixed drinks are all available for purchase during the shows, a change Hess made. Some other cool treats offered are cookies from a local bakery, hot pretzels from a Chicago-based business and different drinks such as hot chocolate, coffee, tea and fruit juice. Of course, they have popcorn as well, popped in low-fat canola oil. The Art Theater is available for rent for corporate meetings, private showings and different live events. It seats up to 250 people and can be rented for a day or even a week, so the possibilities are endless. On top of it all, the Art Theater is a green theater. They do their best to recycle all bottles, the popcorn bags are made of recycled paper, and they recycle their old film trailers instead of throwing them away. A perfect combination of tradition and contemporary, The Art Theater appears to be ready for its next century of life. — Jordan Ramos

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B. Lime

12 E. WASHINGT ON ST., C., 359-5 741 tomers reduce their impact on the earth, little by little. “You can almost feel overwhelmed to the point that you feel like what you’re doing doesn’t matter, because there’s so much that still needs to be done,” said Wendi Lindsay, owner of B. Lime. Lindsay opened the store in November 2008 and has since found a welcome place in the Champaign community. She wants to encourage interaction with her customers and make green living easier for them. Her focus is to help community members make small adjustments that make a big change “down the road if enough people do it,” she said. Opening an eco-conscious store was a natural choice for Lindsay, who has a background in nutrition, and her husband, Bart, who is a personal trainer. “We’ve always lived a healthy lifestyle with respect for the planet,” Lindsay said. B. Lime is her way of encourag-

ing simple, low-impact lifestyles that maintain a sense of lightness in the face of a serious subject like climate change. “We’re not going to get people focused on doing the right thing unless we make it easy for them. We make it somewhat lighthearted,” she said. B. Lime currently has modified hours until Dec. 1 while it undergoes some changes. Lindsay is setting up an online store. In addition, much of her time is devoted to her 9-month-old daughter. The changes in her life, as well as requests from customers, have caused a shift in B. Lime’s merchandise. Soon, the store will be more focused on baby and children’s items. Many of B. Lime’s customers and supporters are young moms, and Lindsay has decided to respond to her customers’ requests for change. However, the store will still carry home products and gifts that are great for any age. For more information of B. Lime’s mission, products and hours of operation, visit blimegreen.com. — Amy Harwath

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n the wall of Carmon’s men’s bathroom is a picture of the Eiffel Tower from its first stages of construction until its completion; under that picture is a tiny plaque reading “Le Erection.” Combining classy with crude — and adding just the right amount of self-awareness — might explain why Carmon’s bathroom is the best in CU. If interior design is art, then a bathroom is a canvas. A thoughtful artist will consider all elements of bathroom aesthetics to produce a room that turns waste expulsion from a duty into an experience. Pretension aside: Carmon’s bathrooms looks great, while most CU bathrooms look like shit. The men’s and women’s bathrooms are designed in the same style, with subtle tweaks respective to each sex. The men’s is a simple black and white; the women’s, pink and white. Each bathroom is fitted with clean, white porcelain. The sinks, toilets and tiles are the same in both rooms. Even small details extend the bathrooms’ class. Notice: the sink drains are offset to the right of the sink. Where’s your sink drain? Probably directly underneath the water like some lowest-common-denominator plebian! Do you Philistines even appreciate how nice this bathroom is? Pending financial expense, anyone can make a pretty bath-

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room. What sets Carmon’s apart is the upkeep involved with keeping the bathroom always looking its best. Both rooms smell nice — in fact, the women’s room even smells feminine while the men’s has a gruff, Old Spice deodorant scent to it, masking the watershed’s true purpose. There are no wiry hairs on the toilet seats, or strange yellow globs in the sink. There’s not even an insect infestation (like in my bathroom)! Instead, everything about Carmon’s bathroom is sterile and hygienic. One could probably even dine in Carmon’s bathrooms — but that seems rather tasteless. One more detail bears mention. Both bathrooms have a framed vintage magazine ad from the ‘50s. The men’s room has a Martini ad that would make Don Draper weep; the ladies’ room has an advertisement for Maiden Form bras. “I dreamt I stole the show in my Maiden Form bra!” says a women winning a dog show. These ads evoke the sophisticated style of the 1950s; they also remind us that if you want to win a dog show, make sure you’re wearing a nice bra. Making the bathrooms this way was a conscious choice. “People will either remember a bathroom positively or negatively,” said Mike Nelson, one of Carmon’s owners. “It makes an impression.” — Nick Martin

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701 S. GREGORY, U.; 1510 S. NEIL ST., C., 352-5 1 E. MAIN ST., C., 531-1160 If heaven had a Denny’s, it would be renamed Merry Ann’s. That’s right, no surprise here. Perennial favorite Merry Ann’s Diner was voted the best 24-Hour Hangout by buzz readers. Now with a second location that opened in late July at 701 S. Gregory St. in Urbana to complement its two longtime homes in Champaign, Merry Ann’s continues to provide friendly service, delicious food at any time and the feel of a ‘50s diner. The new location continues on the tradition of the old one with all of the touches of a classic diner. A jukebox sits in one corner, filled with songs of an earlier generation and blasting classic rock. Spinning bar stools sit in front of the counter. Light blue and white booths fill the rest of the cozy diner. The light blue and white colors on everything from the walls to the booths remind one of the diner from Grease. Checkered black and white tiles cover the floor. An old Pepsi ad with the

caricature of a young, blond woman smiles down at customers from just above their heads. Then, there’s the food. With delicious breakfast combos, late night hangover specials and juicy burgers, you can’t go wrong. “It hits the spot,” said University freshman Jake Hoercher, after eating a grilled cheese sandwich late on a Tuesday night. “It’s a perfect mixture with my strawberry milkshake.” “Pancakes are a great, late-night comfort food,” said University freshman Anthony Kimutis, sitting next to Hoercher and enjoying a stack of pancakes topped with banana slices and whipped cream. The most popular food is probably the stack of pancakes or the burgers, server Allison McGillivary said. “If I was a customer, I would get a patty melt and strawberry shake,” she said.

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Though they plan to keep the good food and convenience, Merry Ann’s has also moved into the 21st century. The cozy diner offers free WiFi through the University’s server so students up late writing a paper can stay awake with some coffee and breakfast food while getting away from the cold outside and the ever-crowded UGL. “It’s affordable food, open 24 hours, so it appeals to students who need a break from studying, or up late studying, or coming home from the bars, or people who need to get up early and need a strong cup of coffee before they go to work,” McGillivary said.

Who can say they haven’t been in one of those situations? Merry Ann’s Diner truly has appeal for just about everyone on this campus. — John Edwards

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t takes only a few steps inside Three-O-Nine to realize that it’s not like the other apartments littered around campus. There are no shaggy carpets or ‘70s wood paneling or poor plumbing here. Past this 24-story tower’s glass doors, apartments feature top-of-the-line appliances and décor, which is one of the many reasons why Three-O-Nine keeps its title as the best place to live on campus. “Three-O-Nine is largely known for its amazing campus views deriving from the floor to ceiling windows and one-of-a-kind balconies,” said Nick Hill, the leasing director at Roland Realty. While rent starts at $795 per person — higher than most apartments on campus — residents receive a wide range of perks and amenities. “Our residents choose Three-O-Nine over cheaper alternatives because here they receive an unmatched level of convenience, comfort and amenities,” Hill said. Each apartment is adorned with hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while the living room comes fully furnished complete

with DirecTV and an LCD TV, giving these rooms an uptown feel for Champaign college students. On the eighth floor, residents enjoy the luxuries of a state-of-the-art fitness center, an outdoor pool and hot tub. Residents also enjoy a high level of cusGreen Street To tomer service. we Green St., C., 359- rs, 616 E. “We believe our record with the Tenant Union 6108 310 speaks for itself — we have been complaint free fi Burnham, 310 E. Springeld., C., 689-4827 for over 90 years,” Hill said. “Typically maintenance requests are completed in one to two days. Beyond that, it’s knowing that we’re at your disposal 24/7/365.” Located close to the Quad and only a couple blocks away from the campus bars, Three-O-Nine residents experience the best of Champaign nightlife. University of Illinois students frequent Three-O-Nine; one mentioned its residents hold some of the best apartment parties. With its modern décor, convenient location and a dedicated staff, it’s easy to see why our readers once again picked Three-O-Nine as the best place to live on campus. — Christian Gollayanvt

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What has four gyms with multiple courts, two pools and a kitchen? The best place to go for a workout in the CU area, of course: the ARC! Opened in August 2008, the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) has skyrocketed to be the most favored place to work off the freshman 15 and the senior year beer gut. Not only 5-4444 35 is it frequented by students, but faculty and ., C ., St ., 351-4700 community members have a special place for 302 W. John Refinery, 2 ess, 2414 Galen Dr., C 0 90 itn it in the sweat glands of their hearts, if hearts Cardinal F ay Ave. #160, U., 328-2 w ad ro B . S 300 had sweat glands. With over 160 cardio workout machines, 60 weight machines and 40 tons of free weights, the ARC has established itself as a premier gym. An average of 3,500 people a day throughout the year keeps the University’s gym bustling. Over 9,000 people strolled in on the first day back from winter break last school year. Erik Riha, assistant director of marketing at the ARC, said that the 340,000 square feet has a little something for everyone’s health and wellness needs.

“We have yoga classes to swimming pools to game consoles,” he said. “We have a lot going on that I don’t think people would expect.” Aside from the basic gym necessities such as the treadmills and racquetball courts, the ARC has so much more to offer. Riha said it tries to fit into everyone’s lives. There are cooking classes to learn how to eat and cook healthy food on a college budget, as well as auditoriums to host guest speakers and televise the World Cup for members to watch. The building is also completely wireless, so if there isn’t enough time to run back to the dorms after a workout, there are study areas to settle that dilemma. “It’s designed to be more than just a place to work out and play basketball,” said Riha. For students like Enrique Guerrero, a senior in LAS, the gym is extremely convenient. He lives just around the block from it. He pointed out that the technology on the cardio machines makes working out easier, more fun and a bit cooler.

“The television [on the machine] is always cool, and it’s got the iPod connection, which I think charges your iPod too,” he said. The ARC is also home to the only climbing wall in the area. Its aesthetics add an extra touch visually inside the building, said Riha. “I like the rock wall,” said Guerrero. “I feel like that’s not something most gyms have.” If the equipment, pools, gymnasiums and kitchens weren’t enough to bring people into the facility, the ARC is adding more. This month look for Hada Cosmetics opening in the lobby of the ARC. This helps to further the overarching goal of promoting health and wellness. In the area of the gym that does not require membership, this satellite cosmetic store will be offering facials, moisturizers, waxing procedures and more. Guerrero said that the ARC is a great place on campus and in the CU area. “I am grateful to have it so close to home,” he said. — Laurie Shinbaum

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pon entering Common Ground Food riculture does is make food clean and it’s about Co-op, your nose encounters a variety restoring soil and the environment. It’s imporof smells that your brain cannot initially tant on a global scale,” Ruddell said. place. The mixture of spices and coffee beans Organic food is more expensive, but Common create a unique blend. Ground is working towards making their prodAs you continue on, your eyes are met with bright ucts available to people of a variety of incomes, orange organic pumpkins and other fruits. Further Ruddell said. They offer a Food For All program down, the spice rack contains tubs of homemade which offers free classes on how to be healthy peanut butter, both crunchy and smooth. Bright red and eat on a budget. The classes also cover how recipe cards adorn the back wall featuring meals to find inexpensive organic food. Locally grown meats and produce is another that cost less than $2 per serving — inexpensive yet delicious food, music to a college student’s ears. feature of Common Ground. Produce alone acCommon Ground, located in Lincoln Square, counts for 20 percent of sales, Ruddell said. is unique for a variety of aspects. Being a food She stressed the importance of knowing where co-op, anyone can become your food comes from with all of the a part owner of the store for recent food scares. a small fee. Currently, there Strawberry Fields, 306 W. “You can talk to the farmer, visit are over 2500 owners, acSpringfield Ave., U., 328-1655 the farm and really have a deep of cording to produce manager Urbana Farmer ’s Market , understanding where your food is Jessy Ruddell. coming from rather than buying Lincoln Square, U. Since moving from a camsomething in a plastic package. pus church basement in 2008, Common Ground Just having that knowledge helps root people Food Co-op has seen an increase in the variety in their community,” she said. of customers. Having been an owner for 10 years and work“It used to be a lot of students and those willing ing in the store for almost five years, Ruddell to shop in a basement. We have been able to draw enjoys the work environment. The new location in a lot more of the community since we’re next allows the community to become more conto the farmer’s market,” said Ruddell. nected since customers are drawn in from the Common Ground also offers a variety of or- farmer’s market. ganic products which are becoming more and “It’s great to have a sense of community with people talking to each other and getmore popular. “Pesticide use is bad for individuals and really ting excited about being here,” Ruddell said. terrible for the environment. What organic ag- — Ashley Lavela

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family-owned shop 75 years in the making has been voted this year’s best place to buy a bicycle. Durst Cycle, runner up in 2009’s Best of CU, has crossed the finish line and won the race this year, Lance Armstrong-style. This store was started in 1935 by Charles Durst; his son Ronald is the current general manager and his grandson Jared, a 1997 University of Illinois grad, has been working at the store for about nine years now. The third-generation Durst says that the store is the best in CU for a number of reasons. “We service everything we sell,” Jared said. “That, competitive pricing, stability and the fact that we’re local. If an issue arises, whatever the issue may be, if you need a repair on a product, it’s nice to be able to go into the store and talk to somebody about it, especially when you’re dealing with fitness equipment and higher-end bikes.” The store has an amazing history, surviving World War II and even delving into the model train business for a while. Jared says that after Charles Durst kept the store going through the war,“ he realized he needed something else to sell besides bicycles, so he got into model trains. We still sell some model trains, but it’s a very small business and we keep it going out of tradition.” However, even as model trains fell out of style, Charles Durst was headed in the right direction by try-

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ing to find something to sell during the off-season. “Sometime during the early ‘80s we decided to get into a little bit of fitness equipment to have something to complement the bicycles,” Jared said. “So we brought in things like the Schwinn Airdyne [a stationary bike], and it’s just kept growing. Starting around 2004, we brought in some really high-end equipment, and it’s really elevated our fitness sales because a higher-quality product brings in a different clientele.” With two locations, one in Urbana on University and Goodwin, and one in southwest Champaign, the Dursts do a lot of business in the community. “This location [Urbana] serves a lot of the campus area, and the location in southwest Champaign takes care of a little bit higher-end clientele,” Jared said. “We sell a lot more fitness equipment out of that store than we do here. We do a little bit more high-end mountain bike and road bike out of this store, and of course more entry-level bikes and accessories because of the student population here. We also see a lot of service work come in on student bicycles.” With the motto “We service everything we sell,” the store’s friendly and reliable staff will be there to help you out should you encounter any problems. — Kelsey Shannon

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E. Green St. takes the prize again as Jon’s Pipe Shop wins CU’s Best Smoke Shop award in 2010. One step inside the door begins to tell why: Patrick Callaghan and Michael La Due don’t just sell their extensive selection of merchandise; they graciously offer conversation, information and, most soothing of all, atmosphere. Both have taken an interest in pipes and tobacco since their youth. Callaghan worked in the shop in high school and bought it in 1978 while getting a degree in economics from the University of Illinois. La Due’s interest was started by his grandfather, who taught him how to care for pipes. But really, he was completely surround-

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ed by pipes growing up; even his opera-singing mother smoked one. Their shop is a place for beginning and experienced customers alike. They offer pipes, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, lighters and accessories. Their selection ranges broadly in price and preference, literally with something for anyone. Their cigars range in price from $1.75 to $30, and they even have a $1,800 pipe. Their knowledge of products easily matches their selection in depth. There is always something more to learn, and sometimes that comes from their customers. “You can’t possibly smoke them all,” La Due said. After glancing at Callaghan, he added, “Well, I mean, Pat does.”

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“I’ve been tanning for a year at Classic Tan, and they helped me pick out the best package for the amount of tanning I do,” Beldon said. “Also, since I was a returning customer, I got a little bit of a deal when I reregistered for my package.” They also always remember to check to make sure the patrons have their eyewear, which is a law concerning tanning safety. The tanning beds and private tanning rooms at Classic Tan are also very well managed in terms of cleanliness. After each client uses a bed, the employee on duty will go into the room, using a cleaner and cloth to wipe down the bed, making sure it is clean for the next customer to use. Classic Tan has six locations in the surrounding area. For students looking for a good, close location, there is a Classic Tan located right on Green Street, between Second and Third Streets. “It’s such a great location, so it’s ideal if I’m in a hurry and do not want to drive, even though the other locations are by no means far,” Beldon said. Hours during a regular semester week are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m,; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. — Kaitlyn Henaghan

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Even for the non-smoker, their shop still somehow manages to feel like a comfortable home. La Due and Callaghan are quick to pick up a conversation on anything. A large majority of their customers are regulars, as about 20 frequent often to discuss and smoke. As Callaghan explains, people come in to “hang out, smoke, listen to music, make a lot of coffee and solve the world’s problems.” Depending on which customers are stopping by, you can expect to hear a conversation on anything from theology to 19th century literature. Customers range from college students, photographers, artists, politicians, musicians and even members of the clergy. It’s a diverse and intellectual atmosphere for anyone.

“It’s almost not a retail environment,” La Due said. While the store boasts one of the best collections of everything tobacco in the Midwest, the appeal doesn’t stop there. A large collection of jazz is normally playing satisfying sounds, accompanying any purchase or conversation. They also have a Technics record player and a CD collection with artists Tom Waits, Van Morrison and Frank Zappa visible from the counter. Callaghan and La Due say they’ve never considered expanding or opening up other shops. After visiting, I think anyone would agree. At 509 E. Green St., they’ve blended not only the perfect spread of tobacco, but also a warm environment of discussion, interests, smells and sounds. — Carrie McMenamin buzz

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Employee Zach Moxley, a student at Parkland College, said the most comparable non-sex store would be Walmart. The Illini Arcade has the word “arcade” because of the video arcade located in the store, in which one customers purchase tokens which are used to play short pornographic films in private booths — kind of close to a video game arcade, except you supply your own joystick. ZING! A mat on the check-out counter reads, “Don’t forget these items: lube, condoms, batteries, toy cleaner, sexual enhancement pills or creams.” The best selling section however, according to Moxley, is the stimulators, as well as couples, with the bestselling items being Jackrabbits, Turbo Accelerators and Doc Johnson products (ranging from sex toys to lube).

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I think it says a lot about a bar when everyone I interviewed about Kam’s wanted an alias. One enthusiastic Kam’s lover said: “Every single make out I’ve ever had started on the Kam’s dance floor!” What isn’t to love about Kam’s? With cheap drinks, a delightfully wet floor and plenty of people looking to hook up, Kam’s is a drunk college student’s dream come true. According to Best of CU voters, the real delight of Kam’s is what happens after patrons leave the bar. Kam’s was voted the best place to find a one-night stand by you, loyal buzz readers. While other bars that are notorious for one-night stands have closed down (RIP Station and C.O.’s), Kam’s remains a driving force in the University of Illinois’ nightlife scene. “Kam’s is basically like a Katy Perry song: Let’s go all the way tonight. No regrets. Just love. At Kam’s,” said a U of I sophomore in the College of Business who, shockingly, also wanted to remain anonymous.

One U of I alum attested to the allure of the slush on the floor by exclaiming, “It makes everyone look hotter! Bring on the one-night stands!” Another alum spoke of the atmosphere of Kam’s bringing out her desire for a one-night stand: “I met my first kind of one-night stand my first night at Kam’s. It was my freshman year. I brought him back to my dorm and we stayed in a friend’s room because she didn’t have a roommate. I made him watch a movie all night. I guess my inhibitions came back when I left Kam’s.” Kam’s has been around for years and years, encouraging hookups back to the days when our parents were here, probably even before. Isn’t it delightful to know that mom or dad took a one-night stand home from the same bar their kids are finding shackers? “I took a girl home the very first night I was on campus freshman year,” explained

a senior in the College of Media. “I had a fake, wasn’t questioned at all and we made out in a booth all night!” Ah, the joys of young love. As a teacher here on campus, and there’s nothing more gratifying than hearing your students exclaim, “I blacked out at Kam’s and ended up in some stranger’s bed!” rather than “I am responsible and stayed in to do homework last night.” Speaking of students, one of my students once did a persuasive speech on why Kam’s is better than Firehaus. She explained that, “At Firehaus you have to find a garbage can to throw your cups into. At Kam’s, you can just throw your drinks on the floor, even if you’re not done with them!” Amen. So thank you, Kam’s, for encouraging U of I students to embrace their inner drunk slut. I mean that in the most loving way possible. Seriously. See you all at Country Night! — Andy Herren

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It is not a surprise who received this award. With a reputation of being the best place to go on a date, Radio Maria has the chops to give you a guaranteed good time on your date. Known for their exquisite and unique dishes, Radio Maria’s cuisine is inspired by a combination of many different cultures. “Our cuisine is varied. We use a lot of local, fresh ingredients,” said co-owner Sharon Owens. “We have influences from Spain, Latin America, Asia and some American as well.” Their food gives you a choice of unfamiliar combinations, encouraging diners to take risks when deciding on a meal. For those who do not feel they are ready to take the risks without a taste test, there is also another option: small plates called tapas. The atmosphere of Radio Maria, according to Owens, is fine dining, but informal. This is the perfect balance of a restaurant option if you want to impress but not look like you are trying too hard. According to UIUC senior Krystal Heredia, Radio Maria provides “good drinks, chill crowd and good tapas.”

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If the food or the atmosphere is not enough to impress you, the construction of Radio Maria will do the trick. “The other owner, David Spears, and I are artists,” Owens said. “The back bar was created by us. Everything [in the restaurant] is just about constructed of recycled materials.” The question is, why is Radio Maria constantly picked for Best Date Spot? What makes it a great place to go for a date? “Because it’s a nice dining experience, but it’s not so overly formal where it’s intimidating, and it’s a great atmosphere,” said Owens. “We were contacted by a couple who wants to hold their wedding reception here because they met on a date here three years ago.” With all of the good service provided by Radio Maria, it is easy to see why this is a “date worthy” place. Even if you are not going on a date, a visit to Radio Maria will be sure to leave you satisfied. — Liza Booker

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You’ve done it again, Quad. Year after year, buzz readers vote and their thoughts always drift back to the soft grass, statues and dark corners of the Quad as the best place to have sex in public. I’m not for public displays of affection, in fact, I’m not one for affection. My heart is as cold as the Russian winters and I see woman as a roadblock on the road to success. However, even for a rigid man like me, the appeal of the Quad as a place to show your love in a purely physical manner is tempting. The Quad has it all, especially when it comes to getting it on. It’s great for making things caliente by the Foreign Language Building, or if poetry and grammar turns you on, doing your thing by the English Building. Get creative and figure out a use for those picnic tables in front of the Union. Regardless, I am not one to encourage getting your “freak” on in public. I see the Quad in a more traditional way: Frisbee flying, pancake selling and tight-rope walking. “I don’t agree with public displays of affection. It makes some people uncomfortable,” said senior Emelie Schwarze.

to go when you’re feeling romantic, which is why students voted for the Quad as the best place to declare your love for someone. So what is it about this place that makes a person want to say the “L” word, to spill their heart out to their special someone? Perhaps it’s also the picturesque setting. Ross Tuttle, a freshman in mechanical engineering, and Bonnie Lin, a freshman in special education, agree that the view makes the Quad romantic, as the two walk arm in arm through the Quad. “It’s a good place to go for a walk, when it’s quiet, (because) you’re surrounded by ... nature,” said Tuttle. Indeed, the Quad is lined with a variety of large trees that change all sorts of beautiful colors in the

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fall, and roses surround the Foellinger Auditorium at the south end of the Quad, making it a scenic area to walk through. It may also be a popular place for people to declare their love because of the famous “Eternal Flame” that sits between Lincoln Hall and the English building on the Quad. This memorial, a gift from the class of 1912, is a semicircular stone bench, with pillar in the center that has a glass globe and light bulb as a “flame” at the top. Hearts are scribbled all over the Eternal Flame, with the names of various couples. It is an old campus myth that lovers who kiss under the eternal flame will have their relationship last forever. — Elise King

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Sam Breen, sophomore, agrees: “I don’t really understand why people would do it on the Quad.” Is it risky? Doesn’t matter! The unanimous vote is in: the rewards outweigh the punishment. “You can get yourself on the Quad camera, on top of Foellinger Auditorium, perhaps get an instant reply. If you can get away with it, by all means get it in. There’s really no harm for someone else,” said Dave Banaszak, senior. Not so fast, thinks the Urbana Police Department. Although there is no “public sex” law, two consensual adults face a disorderly conduct charge if the police decide to step in. Even more importantly, it would totally kill the mood. “It’s risky — I’ve seen cop cars nearby,” said Banaszak. Luckily, student patrols cannot legally arrest you, and they are easier to persuade to join in on you and your partner’s sexual acts. Lastly, I want to stress some things: Love is only love after at least a decade of courtship. As I always say, “I ain’t going in, if I didn’t give her no ring. I ain’t

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5. The Secret Tomb in Sbarro 6. Captain Greg C. Hall’s Treasure Chest 7. In the Woman’s Resource Center 8. HJ @ HAB 9. X-tension Chord Concert 10. Those sad statues behind Foellinger that look like the depression you feel when your parents get divorced. — Nick Martin

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no chicken wing! Ding ding!” What I see acceptable on the Quad is a handshake (a few seconds maximum), and perhaps a friendly pat on the back (no lower than shoulder). Luckily, some see my point of view. “What’s acceptable? Laying, hugging, maybe a little making out but nothing hardcore,” said Schwarze. In a hypothetical world where the country’s morals have plummeted and people are fully aware of what sex is, buzz readers have once again reaffirmed that to really enjoy the dirty deed one must do said deed at the best place in all of CU to have sex: your very own University of Illinois Quad. — Esteban Gast

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How can you top the inventive creations that this bustling 2 a.m. hot spot offers? If the menu of toppings doesn’t it do it for you, then the impromtu dance parties that Antonio’s staff instigates should be reason enough. Plus, I think they deserve an award for putting up with the drunken shenanigans of obnoxiously intoxicated students with a craving for pizza.

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• Best Live Music Venue: Highdive

• Best On-Campus Bar: Brother’s Bar & Grill

With a ridiculously cool layout, club-style booths and VIP-designated bars, Highdive is the ultimate venue. It’s big enough to hold a substantial crowd, but also makes you feel like you’re at a sophisticated bar at the same time. Now that’s talent.

The 10 cent wings on Wednesdays are tasty, I can watch Sports Center in between bites, kick people’s butts in bags and not make a fool of myself dancing if I don’t want to! The night is perfect! The only problem I find is that I’m not 21 yet. Humph.

• Friendliest Wait Staff: Joe’s Brewery

• Best Women’s Clothing Store: Pitaya

This is easy ... two of my best friends work there. Wait a minute ... ”friendliest” doesn’t mean the wait staff with the highest number of your friends on it? Well, that’s just dumb.

It’s dangerous business to walk by that store. I always want every single things in the windows, which causes me to go in and want every single thing on the racks. And those racks! They’re so neat and orderly and sorted by color. It makes the slight OCD in me happy.

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Football game The Quad is too generic. Maybe for some girls a sports game wouldn’t be romantic at all, but for me, an avid sports fan, it would be bomb. Get the band playing, the fans cheering, jets flying, fireworks ... or am I asking for too much now?

I know they were the runner-up, so they still get some recognition, but they deserve winner. KoFusion only wins because of their dollar sushi night, which means it’s the only place some people know. If you want to eat real sushi, not some place’s dollar night leftovers, Sushi Kame is it.

• Best Place to Get a Tattoo: New Life If it’s any indication, I’m a townie and have never heard of Vision World. I checked their website and found them to be repeat winners? Even though the art on their site doesn’t impress me a bit, and I still have never heard of someone bragging about their tattoo from Vision World. New Life, however, gave me a totally awesome tattoo I get complimented on all the time, gave my friends equally awesome tattoos, gets talked about a lot and is an overall great shop. They will do my ink forever!

• Best Mexican Food: Fiesta Cafe Don’t get me wrong here. I really love Dos. I love their margaritas, and it’s pretty much the fastest service. My friends know it extremely well, and it’s one of our go-to spots. But Fiesta Cafe just does it better. Their food is delicious and always way more fresh. It’s a little more expensive but definitely worth it. It can’t go unsaid any longer: Fiesta Cafe has far better food.

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• Best New Business: The Art Theater

• Best Drunk Food: Antonio’s Pizza

• Best Place to Declare Your Love: The Arboretum

I couldn’t agree more with this choice. Why, in fact, just last week I saw a Swedish Vampire movie with some of my condescending friends! My favorite Art Theater Memories: 1. The Room screening. 2. Seeing A Serious Man with my Jewish friend Andy. Both were HILARIOUS.

Maybe it’s just because my usual drunken locale is Green Street, but I can never make it to Merry Ann’s while intoxicated. I have to say my personal favorite drunk food is Antonio’s Pizza, easy stumbling distance from my favorite bars: Murphy’s, Brothers and Legends.

The Quad is the place that you run across in a mad dash to class. Sure, it has moments of beauty, especially at night, but there is always that thought, “This is where I work.” So, if you are dropping the big L-word, try a place with scenery minus classrooms.

• Best Coffee Shop: Expresso Royale in UGL

• Best On-Campus Bar: Murphy’s Pub

First, I like the staff. Perfect mix of cute girls and shaggy beard guys. Second, the best/worst thing to happen to me in WEEKS is their 40 percent off day old pastry plate special. Scones are supposed to be hard! You can’t even taste the difference! But you can see those calories, girlfriend!

I would definitely agree that Murphy’s is the best bar on campus, if only because White Horse has sadly met its demise (rest in peace). I much prefer the jukebox, pool tables and carved-up booths of Murphy’s over the sweaty guys and stripper poles at Joe’s and Cly’s.

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• Best Drunk Food: Geovanti’s

• Best Apartment Complex: One North

• Best On Campus Bar: Murphy’s Pub

If it weren’t for Geovanti’s chicken strips, I would have never solved my lingering mother issues. Every drop of grease is precious; experience it like it’s your last. I wish I could eat them every day, play by the bay, lay in some hay. And remember, it ain’t nothin’ but a chicken wing! Ding ding!

I have to disagree with 309 Green. I don’t have a winner in mind, but I can definitely say that a building with 24 floors needs more than two elevators. Also, I know the industrial look is in right now, but I think it just looks like they haven’t discovered drywall yet.

Whenever you hear people talk about college, there is always one place they describe as their hangout, their place. By this point in my college career, I already know Murphy’s will be mine, the place where I had some of my best and most embarrassing moments. Like that one time ...

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• Best Place to Buy Home Furnishings: When I originally heard that Urban Outfitters was coming to Green Street, I nearly jumped up and down with joy. I mean, who wouldn’t want a pillow with a giant clover on it? Or, even better, a multicolored shag rug that always makes my grandma say, “I bet you could turn that over”?

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• Best New Business: Merry Ann’s in Urbana

• Best Pizza: Jupiter’s

• Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Red Herring

I live five blocks from the new Merry Ann’s and it rocks. I used to frequent the Champaign establishment constantly but since the Urbana installation I’ve been far too comfortable walking there any time I need some rations. I also like milk shakes instead of malts, in case you were wondering.

I cannot in good conscience agree with Papa Del’s winning. Jupiter’s is what my body runs on. You see, I have no immune system, so I have to eat barbecue chicken pizzas in order to live. If this voting turnout causes Jupiter’s to close, you will have effectively killed Matt Carey. Do you want that on your conscience?

I do like my meat, but I went to the Red Herring a few days ago and it was delicious. I can’t believe I walked past its building to and from class probably four times a day for over two semesters before realizing it was actually a restaurant, and a fantastic one at that.

• Best New Business: Urbana Jokes Want a joke? Call (217) 607-1479 and listen to the joke professionals tell you a joke that you will probably be dissatisfied with. They recently bought the leftover jokes from a joke factory that just closed down, so they’re FULL of jokes.

• Best Barbecue: Black Dog Go Black Dog! Alright guys, it was a long election season but we did it, we won best barbecue. I’m so proud of everyone who worked on this campaign. I don’t even know where to start with thanking people. Oh, wait. Yes I do, Jesus, thank you. You put up so many signs and helped spread the word better than anyone else. Love you, man.

• Friendliest Wait Staff: Firehaus I think we are all avoiding the elephant in the room: the Firehaus wait staff has to wade through a river of shit nearly every night of the week. Have you ever been there on a Thursday? It’s unadulterated madness. But somehow, they keep the Firehaus from BURNING DOWN!!! HIII-OOOO!

• Best Place to Declare Your Love to Someone: Kams I think voters got the “one-night stand” and “declare your love category” switched around. What better place to tell your girlfriend that you would love nothing more than to spend the rest of your life with her than during an encore by DJ Milk and Cookies? Sure, your love’s reaction might be vomit, but that’s from the smell, not your declaration.

• Best Coffee Shop: Cafe Paradiso How was this not even a runner up? It’s classier than Espresso and still on campus. It’s a mere 500 feet from my front door. It’s spacious. It smells like coffee. What’s not to love?

• Best Resale Shop: Le Shoppe Located in downtown Champaign across from Dallas & Co., I stumbled upon it while Halloween costume shopping. It’s a little more cramped than the other upscale resale shops downtown, but a little less pricey. I, for one, found a plethora of ‘80s sweaters that came in handy for both costuming and winter.

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wait staff With a history of thirteen years on this spirited campus, Legends Bar and Grill has made a mark on the masses that roam its grounds. Colorfully representing the University with its navy blue and orange outer coat, the restaurant is welcoming and attractive. General manager, Tracey Herbert has been working at Legends since he was nineteen, which was the year it was brought here. Previously Deluxe Lunch and Billiards Pool Hall, Legends has since transformed into a concrete and central venue for the University and all of CU. Working hard to live up to the service and satisfaction Deluxe Pool and Billiards used to provide, Herbert and his crew have been successful in staying consistent with tradition, which is why it is so legendary. “One of the most famous items is the fish sandwich from Deluxe Lunch and Billiards,” Herbert said. “The place was around for 50 years and the sandwich was very popular; that’s all they were known for! Since then, we’ve made that our focal point.” When asked to pick out his personal favorite, Herbert was at a loss for an answer. “The thing is, everything is good,” Herbert explained. “There is nothing on this menu where we cut corners or serve cheap quality. What we pride ourselves on is that with every single item, we are proud to put it on our plates.” Although Legends attracts large groups of sports fans during their respective seasons, it doesn’t fail to attract and please people of all interests and social groups. Herbert said when Legends was first

Bacaro, 113 N. Waln ut St., C., 398-6982 Courier Café,, 111 N. Race St., U., 328-1811 established, liquor companies told them that they had to cater to Greek life. But Legends objected and decided that they would treat everyone like they were welcome. “Our crowds are really quite diverse,” Herbert said. “People anywhere from age twenty to thirty, grad students, foreigners, Greeks and independents will come in, which is what I like. On a Friday at lunch you’ll see businessmen and secretaries and by 9 at night you’ll have grads in that are having a beer.” According to Herbert, what sets Legends apart from the several other sports bars on campus is its consistency. For the past thirteen years, Legends has yet to remodel because they tend to plan for longevity. The cleanliness and professionalism of Legends represents its name. When they first opened up, Legends stood as the nicest bar on campus, and has since forced others to come up as well. Aside from quality in design, offering better quality and variety than other places, Herbert considers Legend’s beer list to be pretty impressive “At the time, they thought college kids didn’t need a nice place. They thought they’d tear it up,” he said. “But we sort of lead the way for people to give college kids nicer places to hang out.” Legends has contributed heavily to external organizations, especially for causes like Coaches for Cancer at their “Campustown

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erving coffee and drinks for 16 years, Cafe Kopi is no new face to downtown Champaign. They’ve learned a few things over the years and have whipped together a fine establishment to earn itself the title of the Best Coffee Shop of CU If you simply want to study, Kopi has background lull of conversation and sweet jams to focus your thoughts on that 16-page paper due tomorrow. Want to catch up with a friend? Kopi’s a perfect setting with its intimate small tables. If you have more than one friend, don’t worry — there will be room for all of you at larger tables spread throughout the two rooms. If you’re at a loss for things to do, grab a table by the window or outside on the sidewalk to observe the local crowd. Kopi barista Kate explains that Kopi’s products are what helps distinguish it from other coffeehouses around the CU area. She said the house coffee is unique because it is roasted locally at the Columbia Street Roastery. Kopi’s chai tea latte surpasses the standards of other cafes’ chai because they use actual tea leaves rather than concentrate like most other places. Their food items

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Throwdown” in the spring. Legends was the highest raising supporter for the cause. Legends’ kindness and generosity isn’t just apparent through their activity in philanthropy, but is emulated through their work staff as well. “What I tell our employees is, ‘Don’t do things you wouldn’t do if you worked at a bank.’ ” Herbert said. “I never see bank tellers looking sloppy. I don’t see bank tellers drinking on the job or coming to work late, so we don’t drink on the job or come to work late. We run it like a business, so by hiring the best available employees form the U of I, I think it really shows in the way we treat our guests.” Join Herbert and the rest of his staff at Legends seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. There is no cover at the door, and you must be 19 years or older to enter after 9 p.m. — Krithika Rajaraman

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such as pesto, egg salad and chicken salad are all homemade. Previously, Kopi was one medium-sized room with espresso machines and a kitchen squeezed in, but about a year ago Kopi opened up the entire space next door and more than doubled the amount of tables to host patrons. Kate said before the renovation, you had to get there by 7 p.m. to hope for a table in the evening, but now with all the extra space you don’t have to fight for the space. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and an array of mirrors and windows give Kopi an open yet cozy feel. With warm colored walls covered with local artists’ artwork, your eyes soak in something new with every glance. Before you sit down and settle in, take a tour of the walls to be inspired by local artists’ pieces. A small jaunt from campus, Café Kopi is situated on the corner of Walnut and University Streets in downtown Champaign. If you’re looking for an escape from the daily routine of bustling about campus, escape to Kopi for a more real-world feel. Grab a unique house coffee or drink of choice, maybe a treat, settle in, chat it up and enjoy the surroundings of this friendly and warm café. — Ashley Sarver

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ne step inside Pekara Bakery & Bistro makes it obvious why it was chosen as CU’s best bakery. Shelves of fresh bread greet customers. Past that is an entire case of pastries, danishes, cookies, brownies, cakes, tarts and pretty much every other bakery item known to man. It’s difďŹ cult to decide what to get because everything is appealing. It all looks fresh and colorful. In summer, the decision-making problem is intensiďŹ ed by the availability of a variety of gelato avors. During the winter holidays, special cakes and other goodies are available. In addition to its delicious treats, Pekara serves a variety of drinks, soups, sandwiches, paninis and crepes. Also of note is the wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options. “I come here because they have vegetarian soup, and I’m a vegetarian. It’s not boring, either, they have good stuff like creamy asparagus. And the other day, I had a chocolate chip cookie that

was large and cake-like in its magniďŹ cence,â€? said Bri Sudia, a second year MFA student in acting. Wide selection aside, the most popular item at Pekara is the bread. Baguettes are the ďŹ rst to sell out, but ciabatta and focaccia are also popular. “Baguettes go within a couple of hours of getting them,â€? said Rachel Vannice, a shift supervisor at Pekara. “I think it’s because so few places offer it. There are places around town that do their own bread and pastries, but they don’t have the full range that we have. We offer a wide variety on a regular basis.â€? Pekara is fairly quiet, with cheerful green walls and a few larger tables where people can spread out their work and stay awhile. Its atmosphere gives it the air of a cafĂŠ as well as a bakery. “We deďŹ nitely have that bakery, bistro vibe that’s kind of European. People can come here and enjoy a cup of coffee and relax.

It doesn’t have the hustle and bustle of a lot of other places,â€? said Vannice. Also special about Pekara is the way they cater to their customers. In addition to having a full catering menu, they also listen to what their customers say and try to deliver what’s in demand. Pekara has its own bake house on campus, so there is communication between the bake house and the store itself about what the customers want. “The bake house is really exible, so people can special order anything. We encourage an open dialogue with customers. We’re looking into making vegan baked goods because people have come in and asked about it. I think that open ear is really nice. It’s different from other cafes I’ve worked at,â€? sais Vannice. With delicious food, a pleasant atmosphere and a friendly staff, it seems like Pekara has it all. — Katharine O’Brien

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their hometown, so it’s like a taste of home. You’re still going to get good food and good service.” While Duquette recommends a breakfast sampler — eggs, hash browns, pancakes, sausage, bacon and ham — or the popular big steak omelette, he said the most exciting and soughtafter IHOP special is all-you-can-eat pancakes, a promotion that runs for a month at a time but draws interest year-round. “People ask for that all the time,” Duquette said. “For students it’s economical: $4.99 for eggs, hash browns and all the pancakes you can eat. Sometimes people get into contests to see who can eat the most.” The restaurant hopes to score a hit with its new look, since the campus location recently finished an extensive refashioning of the dining room and exterior that included replacing chairs, walls and

carpets, installing fresh backing in booths and restoring the Fourth Street side of the building. According to Duquette, the improvements make the store’s appearance finally equal to the work that happens inside it. “The remodel has helped a lot. The booths were so torn up it was embarrassing to even show someone to the table,” he said. “The service and food were good before, but the restaurant interior and exterior weren’t so much. Now the décor is on par with them.” While the renovations are the only substantial change planned for the shop in the near future, Duquette said customers can look forward to new specials and take advantage of recently instituted ones, including banana bread French

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toast available from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, and a student discount program from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays that started in October. He also said the store will soon debut an all-new dessert menu made specifically for the campus location, which he hopes will help IHOP increase its appeal not just for breakfast, but around the clock. “We’re known for breakfast,” Duquette said. “But we’re open 24 hours, and everybody’s welcome any time.” — Derek Beigh

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estled in the center of sleepy downtown Urbana is Siam Terrace, the bustling Thai cuisine and sushi restaurant that has graced buzz’s Best of CU issue for the past three years. What keeps students, professors and CU residents coming back to this fourth-time winner isn’t just the food and atmosphere, but the variety. According to co-owner Worapot Tangmunarunkit, a large number of dishes have kept Thai and sushi lovers coming back to Siam Terrace for six years since its opening in 2004. “There’s about ten different items that are really, really good and people keep ordering that,” said Tangmunarunkit. Among these are the pad Thai, pad see you, curry, Panang curry and Panang salmon. With over 40 dishes, including vegetarian options, there’s a ton to choose from. In addition to the standard dishes like pad Thai and fried rice are more exotic options like duck basil, various types of curry and Tom Kha Gai, a spicy coconut milk and chicken soup and a Siam Terrace favorite. The sushi menu is also extensive, offering up everything from the Champaign maki roll — made with smoked salmon, eel, cream cheese, caviar, avocado and asparagus — to traditional Japanese dishes like spicy octopus with cucumber. The blend of both Thai and Japanese cuisine is

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what Tangmunarunkit enjoys most. “When I’m hungry here, I just come to the back of the kitchen and usually I eat a combination of sushi and Thai,” he said. In true Siam Terrace tradition, Tangamunarunkit and Ratana Danawankul, wife and co-owner, just opened another restaurant in Champaign that’s dishing up Thai and sushi, named My Thai. Though Siam Terrace’s menu is large, the atmosphere is intimate. A couple dozen tables fill the softly lit restaurant and a sushi bar full of fresh seafood lines the back of the restaurant. With its simple and traditional décor, Siam Terrace invites CU residents to sit down, relax and enjoy authentic Thai and Asian cuisine. — Monique Lassere Scorpion King Japanese Maki sushi of Siam Terrace Restaurant in downtown Urbana. Photo by Imani Brooks

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shi that have proved consistently popular over the years. What’s more, Kofusion tries to make their food accessible to the campus community. On Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Mondays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kofusion offers a selection of their signature sushi at only a dollar per piece. “The dollar sushi nights allow students like myself who don’t necessarily have that much free cash to have a really great meal at a good price,” said Alex Sheridan, sophomore in material science and engineering. Sheridan also praised the décor of the restaurant. “It’s the kind of environment you’d expect to see in a larger city,” he said. David Stream, a sophomore in history, is partial to the dollar sushi nights because they allow him to indulge in some of his favorite culinary treats. “The volcano roll is my favorite,” said Stream. “But I’d also say that the dynamite roll very much lives up to its name.” Stream, like Sheridan, also noted the restaurant’s atmosphere. “It’s clear

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that they have worked hard to create a very modern look for the restaurant, and the outdoor seating is great as well, it really integrates into Champaign’s downtown,” he said. For his part, Morgan sees Kofusion’s mission as being a combination of aesthetics, accessibility and cuisine. “Ultimately, Kofusion’s goal is to provide accessible fine and contemporary dining for everyone in the area,” said Morgan. — Craig Messner

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Kofusion It is no secret — Kofusion is a regular on the Best of CU list. Combining a hip, modern atmosphere and a wide variety of delicious food, Kofusion creates one of the best dining experiences in CU at a price that doesn’t break the bank. Head chef Nigel Morgan, who has been with Kofusion since the restaurant opened over five years ago, points to Kofusion’s “consistent quality across the board” as being the key to the restaurant’s good fortune. While Morgan himself professes to “particularly enjoy [Kofusion’s] pork dishes,” patrons are able to find a large number of potential favorites on the menu thanks to the quality. As Morgan noted, there are no weaknesses in the restaurant’s staggering array of offerings. “We bring in the freshest and highest quality ingredient for all of our dishes,” said Morgan. “For example, many people enjoy the fish that we bring in.” Morgan spoke about Kofusion’s ability to deliver a variety of cuisine. Kofusion’s menu offers enticing dishes from pork loin sourced from Snake River Farms in Idaho to varieties of both traditional and more experimental su-

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“Hola, mi amiga/amigo! How are you this evening?” This is the greeting every customer receives upon entering Dos Reales. Here, you are not just another sir or ma’am; you are called friend. “When they walk in, they are like family now,” said Elias Amarado, manager of Dos Reales. “The best is when families come in over and over again, and we see the little ones become big ones.” Amarado has been a part of the restaurant since it opened 15 years ago, and he and the rest of the friendly staff are probably part of why CU voted Dos Reales the Best Mexican Restaurant in the area. In addition, Dos Reales, which is Spanish for “two realities,“ is warmed by colorful walls, Mexican art, authentic music and warm, inviting booths that truly do create the mirage of an alternate reality. “It’s okay if you want to stay one, two, even three hours,” said Amarado. “Even if you are done eating we like you to

stay and sit a while.” However, it’s not just the welcoming, homey feel that makes Dos Reales the best — it’s the food. When customers are seated, they are given complimentary chips and two types of salsa, and every item on the menu is made when you order it and not before. “We make the salsa and chips in the morning and then a few more times throughout the day,” said Amarado. “Some places, they make beans from cans, we don’t do that, that’s just no good. Everything must be fresh.” Despite the hundreds of items already on the menu, Dos Reales also goes the extra mile to make individual orders. “If you have food allergies, we will help,” said Amarado. “Like, some people can’t have flour tortillas so we make it special for them. Or some people don’t want cheese. OK, we can make it for you. Whatever you want — customer is best always, always, always.” In the past, certain items customers have individually

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hat makes Papa Del’s pizza so good? According to owner and founder Bob Monti, it’s the recipe. Papa Del’s uses all fresh ingredients, from vegetables to cheese to dough. “We don’t use refrigerated dough so we have to make our dough six times per day. I see other competitors trucks backing up to unload their refrigerated dough and I shake my head,” said Monti. “They don’t even make it — it’s made in some warehouse 100 miles away.” Monti founded Papa Del’s on Oct. 24, 1970. Before coming to college in Champaign, he worked at his father’s pizza place in Lombard, Ill. At the time, he was on track to getting an edu24

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cation degree, but he soon made other plans. “When I got down here, I decided to open up a pizza place because there weren’t any down here and that was pretty bad,” said Monti. Though Monti never graduated, he worked to improve upon his father’s recipe for thin crust pizza, developing his restaurant’s recipe for pan pizza himself. “I used to experiment on my fraternity brothers in Phi Sigma Epsilon,” Monti said. His fraternity brothers coined him with the name “Papa Del.” “My last name is Monti so my frat brothers used to call me Delmont. I kept dropping in and out of school to start my restaurant, so I was in

the fraternity for a number of years,” he said. “They started calling me Pops because I was the oldest guy in the house.” Forty years later, Papa Del’s pizza is still going strong. It has an off-campus location as well, located at 2510 Village Green Place in Champaign. “Our new location is for pickup and delivery only. It’s also where we ship all our frozen pizzas. They are fresh frozen and you can cook them at home,” said Monti. As for Monti’s pizza recommendation, he prefers “thin because that’s what [he] was brought up on.”

“My favorite is sausage, mushroom and bacon, but one of the most popular is what we call the holy trinity — it’s made up of sausage, pepperoni and bacon — the three porks,” said Monti. Even if pizza isn’t your thing, Papa Del’s is still worth the trip. Monti said the Italian beef on garlic bread, as well as the numerous sandwiches and salads that his restaurant offers, are also great. In the end, though, the pizzas are what make Paps Del’s so famous. “Our pizza is what’s best,” Monti said. “We run the most quality place in town. If you want to impress someone, come here.” — Amanda Burger

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o-owners Mike Cochran and Pedro Heller had a vision for simple, genuine American barbecue. At the time, “barbecuing was just a hobby” for Cochran, who “wanted an alternative to bartending.” However, Famous Pulled Pork and Burnt Ends meal at Black Dog Smoke & Ale these were the ultimate push factors House in downtown Urbana. Photo by Imani Brooks when the small, unassuming brick building went up for sale, and the opportunity arose to and traditional, though there is always room for make their vision materialize just a year and a half creativity at Black Dog. Weekly specials keep the ago. Now, Cochran describes Black Dog Smoke menu flexible for new favorites. & Ale House’s food as “what barbecue ought to “Wednesday’s Cuban Sandwich special is be: cooked low and slow over the fire.” practically the only thing we serve during Black Dog’s take on the traditional version of barlunch,” said Cochran. becue turned out to be a great fit for the community. Also, Thursday night’s smoked duck has captured Not only are prices reasonable, with most entrees the interest of even the most well-traveled diners. less than $10, but the food is also outstanding. Chris DeVito and Julia Glahan recently reAccording to Cochran, all the food “is freshly preturned from a trip to New York City, known to be pared.” And, while several traditional and innovative a hot spot for the world’s best dishes, yet they sauces compliment the dry-rubbed meat, Cochran still maintain that Black Dog “competes with insists, he eats “it without any extra stuff on it,” letManhatten’s best.” DeVito claimed he had yet ting the quality of the meat shine on its own. to find a smoked duck comparable to Urbana’s The process of making their barbecue is classic establishment, and the quality of barbecue at

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Black Dog has caused both DeVito and Glahan to become weekly regulars. Another faithful customer, Austin Hill, who had his fair share of Black Dog eats while working there, still craves the food after moving to Chicago. “The food is amazing,” said Hill. “I ate there four or more nights a week, and I still veritably fantasize about it. There’s not a lot of food that is that good.” The “true” American pub atmosphere is also what keeps coming people back to Black Dog. According to Cochran, he wanted Black Dog to be reminiscent of pubs in Europe where families would gather for good food, drinks and conversation. This is why the restaurant’s décor is comfortable, casual and features some very personal touches. For example, Cochran’s

wife painted the interior as well as the playful fire hydrant near the rest rooms. Each of the Cochran’s dogs are also painted on the rest room doors. “This sometimes confuses people,” said Cochran, laughing. Personal touches are very apparent throughout the menu as well. Fresh, hand-squeezed lemonade is featured and cook Jay Vance’s “Milo’s Mustard Sauce” (named after his dog) is gaining ground as a new favorite sauce. At the same time, a continuous rotation of American Craft Beer keeps customers on their toes. “Black Dog was a family effort,” said Cochran. Black Dog’s genuine goal to be the best, no-fuss barbecue in town keeps regulars coming back for both dinner and lunch. They have definitely lived up to their vision of what barbecue ought to be. — Samantha Wysocki

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“We want to take care of the people that take care of us,â€? said Block. Costumers also won’t expect to have to choose between Bud Light and Miller when paying a visit to the bar. Rather, the selection on tap allows patrons to choose between Blue Moon, Guinness, Woodchuck, Killian’s and many more, all on tap. In fact, according to Block, the beer best exemplifies Murphy’s. “Murphy’s pub was the ďŹ rst downstate bar in Illinois to serve Guinness,â€? he said. Whether Guinness is the drink for you or not, your selection also won’t be limited by the drink prices, which might be higher at other campus bars, nor will it be limited by long lines. While you may have to spend sometime waiting to get into the bar on a busy night, once inside, Murphy’s multiple bartenders on staff and the addition of a new bar help keep the drinks owing. Next time you’re looking for a great place to chill, head on over to the pub, order a drink and take part in one of the awesome U of I traditions that is Murphy’s. — Caitlyn Polz

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he Blind Pig Co., located on Walnut Street in downtown Champaign, has been a staple for older crowds to congregate since 2004. However, in the past three years, bartender Jason Ewing has seen a change in the crowd. “We have anything from beer-heads to grad students,” said Ewing. “Lately, younger crowds come here from campustown, people who haven’t had a chance to have good beer.” The Blind Pig was first opened in 1991 by owner Chris Knight as a venue for live bands to perform. In 2004, it moved to its current location on Walnut Street. Over six years, the bar gained a local following as well as some national attention. It was voted one of the 100 Best Places to Drink in America by Imbibe Magazine in 2008 and one of the Best 150 Bars in the USA by Draft Magazine in 2010. Sporting an old pub interior, the place feels well-used but full of a mystique — an old world feeling you do not see in many bars around CU. Plus, it offers a wide beer selection. Blind Pig has 26 beers on draft and one hand-pulled beer to fill out their impressive list of options, according to Ewing. If you prefer to hold a bottle, the Blind Pig offers 100 different choices from domestic beer like Budweiser to a variety of international beer. Fortunately, should you have trouble deciding, you can sample any five of the bar’s draft beers for $8. The selection changes with the season. The Blind Pig showcased Oktoberfest beers in October as well as Schlafly Pumpkin, a specialty beer that bartender Rebekah Rigozzi said tastes just like pumpkin pie. In the winter, Rigozzi said they tend to serve some Delirium beers as well as darker beers called stouts. She said the

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Ballast Point Even Keel is a popular alternative to Bud Light. Customers shouldn’t be intimidated by the selection, however. If your personal drink vocabulary does not include words like “ale,” “pilsner” or “bock,” the bartenders are more than willing to help you find a new beer to try based on your taste preferences. Joe Debonis, a UIUC student in urban planning, gives credit to bartenders like Ewing for opening up a friendly atmosphere where everyone can interact. “The bartenders are your friends,” said Debonis. “And the owner Chris [Knight] is on your level. He’ll bro down with customers all the time.” On a weekday night, the pub hums with the conversation of a small crowd, ranging from elderly men nursing tall glasses of their favorite specialty brew to younger college students, talking and laughing with their friends. “I think it has to do with the people here,” said Rigozzi. “The people here are really friendly and mature. You have teachers and grad students who come to enjoy a beer; we don’t have a shot special everyday like other bars.” Every Sunday and Monday the Blind Pig offers a $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon Drafts as well as a live music on Sunday and a piano man on Wednesday. “The Sunday night jam sessions have Irish music that is just awesome,” said Debonis. “With the music, good drink selection, it really is just the best place in town.” Another patron, Troy Bennett, agreed. “I’ve been to bars in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan ... this is the best,” Bennett said. — Joseph Lewis

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favorites and exploring new ones.” With the constantly rotating collegiate market, McClellan says not much has changed since their last win — they are still focused on knowing their product and keeping to a wide variety so no one leaves the store empty handed. One area that seems to be increasing in interest is the home brew section. There customers can find all the tools they need to create their own tasty brews. With such great selection, how does one choose? To solve this dilemma McClellan suggests the tast-

ings held on Saturdays, which are free of charge. “Usually wine is the focus, but we’ll include a beer or two, maybe even a liquor. It gives people a chance to try something they may not pick up on their own,” Mclellan said. Tasting selections are based primarily on staff favorites, sales of the week or seasonal varieties. Regardless of what you are looking for when you walk into this Elysian field of booze, you will walk out with what you know and love and more. — Barb Davidson

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excellent wine selection with a few small production beer and spirits as well. “Everything we have here we taste in advance, especially in regards to wine. We have wines from probably 20 different countries,” said Nickolas Bland, the owner and manager of Corkscrew. Collected over time, the top of wine crates mounted on two walls inside Corkscrew are vivid illustrations of “the progression of what’s come through the store since our inception,” Bland said. “I think our biggest selling point for our store is that it’s almost all handsold,” he said. “It’s not a store where you walk in then you’re not greeted or approached by anyone over the course of your visit, and then you pay and leave.

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“We’re very hands-on. I like to make sure that my staff and myself are both very knowledgeable and very approachable and friendly when it comes to customers — from people who had never had wine to people that are major collectors.” Bland’s favorite things about the store is the customers. “I made a lot of good friends and a lot of really great acquaintances. I’ve been exposed to a lot of things I wouldn’t be exposed to otherwise if they weren’t for the store,” Bland said. “We’re very community-based. Everyone in the store is very involved on some level within the community. And we really like that a lot.” Corkscrew offers many wine-related events in and out of their store, including Saturday tastings, dinners and other activities. It has an e-mail newsletter and Facebook page to notify patrons of events. Its wine bar, Buvons, which opened in voy, 355a September, offers 14 wines by the glass S e, n La y Plaza , 1333 Savo and 20 bottles of wine on the reserve list. ck u T r a ri F r Rd., Another addition, and the one Bland finds W. Windso 15 11 , 7933 ts if G Wine & “newest and most exciting” is their cheese Sun Singer 15 11 1and deli area. C., 35

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• Getting close to the end: As much as I have loved college, I’m getting to that point where I’m ready for the next stage. I’m so ready for an end to the unending piles of homework. Even more than that, however, I am so ready for an apartment that lets me have a dog! • Thursday nights at Murphy’s: My play will at last be over after this week, and the first thing I will be bringing back after rehearsals are over is a Thursday night spent at Murphy’s. Woodchuck and Irish Nachos, how I’ve missed you! • Countdown to Turkey Day: SOON, so very soon, I will be embarking on my yearly challenge of having Thanksgiving with each of my two families. Remember, Lauren, it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

• Ewe Norder: They’re this cover band that I just made up right now. We play New Order covers BUT the thing is that they dress up in sheep costumes. We play songs like “Bleat Me Alone” and “Bahhh Monday.” • Engelbert Humperdinck: In high school they always used to announce the birthdays of the month, and one time they did Engelbert Humperdinck and I thought it was funny. End of story. • Sinplicity: I randomly typed Sinplicity into Google and apparently it’s an ice cream shop in Washington D.C. Also they say “sinply” in the description, so they’re just awesome.

• Midterms!: I can’t believe it’s midterm season! Do you know how hard it is to study when you need to wrap yourself in natural silk and go into a cacoon for three months! I want to be beautiful, but I have to argue about the continuities between Muscovy Russian and Old Kievan Rus! I’ll never be able to drink nectar! • My Roommates: Do you ever have this problem with your roomies? Every time I come home from class, they’re performing blood rituals on a 9-yearold boy to satiate The Dark Lord Kromdor! I mean, come on guys! How am I ever going to watch James Cameron’s Avatar if I’m forced to listen to a little boy beg for mercy? But he shall receive no mercy from The Dark Lord Kromdor. • Not being able to see my friend John: John Mahoney is one of my bestest buds. One time, he bought an adorable kitten and named it Meowth. Eventually, his mom said she sold it, but his sister saw her kill it by putting it under her Honda’s back tire. The cat is dead, but John is still a great friend!

Jeanine Russell • Food & Drink Editor • Tom Collins: Bubbly, lemony, not really sweet, but definitely has a cherry on the bottom. • Gin and Tonic: Hendrick’s gin and Fever Tree tonic water, please. Cucumber makes a better garnish here than lime. • Gimlet: like ‘em super cold. Also the only time I encourage the use of Rose’s lime juice in a real cocktail instead of real lime juice.

Matt Carey • Movies & TV Editor • Courage: When you are out on that gridiron, you better put your best foot forward and not put up with any of that pansy crap. You kids got heart, but that’s only going to get you so far when Friday night rolls around. What you do in practice is what you do in the game, let’s go! • Determination: If you are in that workout room, don’t be working your gym muscles. This a war zone, and draggin’ ass isn’t going to put numbers on that scoreboard! Take a lap! • Overcoming Adversity: Sometimes, when the chips are down, you’ve gotta pull yourself up by your bootstraps and have to win one for the gipper! Come on everyone! Put your hand in here! Adversity on three! 1-2-3 ADVERSITY!

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Ashtanga Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, live music 5:30pm, $12 Jazz in the Courtyard Experienced Beginner Illini Union, U, 12pm BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr of C-U, U, 5:45pm, $14 kids & families AnSun, C, 7pm Prerequisite: Introduction TwoYou Duo Preschool Story Time to Asana The Clark Bar, C, 7pm Rantoul Public Library, 10am Yin Yoga U of I #2 Jazz Big Band Baby Time Amara Yoga & Arts, U, stage Iron Post, U, 7pm Douglass Branch Library, C, 7pm, $12 Anne E. Clements Cirque du So Lean 10:30am Get Fit and Flexible at the Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm Armory Free Theatre, C, 7pm Lunch on the Lawn Yoga Institute Joni Dreyer and Dave Comedian Dane Cook Rantoul Public Library, BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Cooper Assembly Hall, C, 7:30pm, Rantoul, 12:15pm of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14 Emerald City Lounge, C, $34.75-$69.50 ARTfusion illini media 8pm Rigoletto Douglass Branch Library, Future Rock Krannert Center for the C, 4pm A Discussion with Dave Canopy Club, U, 9pm, $5 Performing Arts, U, Eggers seniors Millimeter Mountain 7:30pm, $10-$24 Illini Media, C, 9:30pm Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm, A Steady Rain Continuing Asana for miscellaneous $5 The Station Theatre, U, Seniors 8pm, $10 BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Tour of Japan House dj of C-U, U, 8:30am, $14 Japan House, U, 2pm, 4pm Milk and Cookies at Klub holidays Prerequisite: Asana for classes & workshops Kam’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive Seniors Kam’s, C, 8pm Illini Union, U, 9am Workout in the Water lgbt Here Come the Regulars Holiday Toy Drive Campus Recreation Center Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Illini Union, U, 9am Creating Queer Identities East - CRCE, U, 8:30am, DJ Luniks and Embracing Your Kinks $60-$70 art Firehaus, C, 10pm, $5 Illini Union, U, 7pm Kosher Cooking Club Stitches at The Clark Bar Japanese Tea Ceremony Chabad Center for Jewish community The Clark Bar, C, 10pm Japan House, U, 2pm, $6 Life, C, 3pm Open Deck Night Call 244-9934 to reserve Champaign-Urbana Com- Restorative Circles Radio Maria, C, 10pm The Language of the Line munity FabLab Presentation and Practice Ritmo Thursdays -- Closing Party Art Annex 2, U, 3pm Group V. Picasso, U, 10pm Wind Water & Light, C, 6pm IMC Shows Group Meet- Champaign Public Library, DJ and Dancing Your Music is Eternal ing: Community Booking C, 6:30pm Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Campus Recreation Center Collective Beginner Tango East - CRCE, U, 8pm Urbana-Champaign Indepen- Phillips Recreation Center, Dance Music dent Media Center, U, 7pm U, 8pm, $35-$45 lectures Swing Dance Illini Union, U, 9pm Growing Up With Heroes: fundraisers FRIday 12 The Navajo Code TalkChallah for Hunger Sale karaoke live music ers of World War II: A The Hillel Foundation -DJ Bange Daughter’s Journey The Margie K. and Louis Bach’s Lunch Concert Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Levis Faculty Center/Visi- N. Cohen Center for Jewish Series 8:30pm tor’s Center, U, 6pm Life, C, 2pm, $2-$4 Springer Cultural Center, CG Productions Presents: Design Matters 4: I Love the ‘80s Party C, 12pm RockStar Karaoke Programming Bits and Activities and Recreation Darden Purcell Fireside Bar and Grill, C, Atoms: How to Make Center (ARC), C, 4pm Iron Post, U, 5pm 9pm (Almost) Anything Andy Moreillon mind/body/spirit Liquid Courage Karaoke Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 5pm Memphis on Main, C, C, 6:15pm Hot Yoga Happy Hour with Dy9pm Evolve Fitness Club, C, namic Duo: Lisa Cerezo, CG Productions Presents: campus activities 12pm, $10 Steve Meadows and Jace RockStar Karaoke Krav Maga Core Yoga Hopps Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaActivities and Recreation Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Memphis on Main, C, 6pm voy, 9pm Center (ARC), C, 7pm 12pm, $12 M.P.H. Rock and Roll CG Productions Presents: Chaiway 57 Rehearsals Yoga for Wellness Happy Hour RockStar Karaoke The Hillel Foundation -- The BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute The Clark Bar, C, 6pm Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm Margie K. and Louis N. Coof C-U, U, 2:30pm, $14 Live Jazz hen Center for Jewish Life, Continuing Asana/Intro- Jim Gould Restaurant, C, open mic C, 8pm duction to Pranayama 7pm S.P.E.A.K. Cafe BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute New Riders of the Golden literary Krannert Art Museum of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 Maize and Kinkead Pavilion, One Book, One Campus Prerequisite: Introduction Huber’s West End Store, C, 7pm Illini Union Ballroom, U, 7pm to Asana C, 8pm

Jared Bartman with Art Majors, The Palace Flophouse, and Émile Z Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 8pm The Decadents Iron Post, U, 9pm David Howie Acoustic Jukebox Bentley’s Pub, C, 9pm Groove Avenue Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Sawyer Brothers Band Memphis on Main, C, 9:30pm, $5 Psychic Twin Cowboy Monkey, C, 9:30pm, $7

A Steady Rain The Station Theatre, U, 8pm, $15 A Few Good Men Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 8pm, $5 Note: Strong language and some scenes of violence Hamlet University Place Christian Church, C, 8pm, $5

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Thanksgiving Basket Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am

DJ and Dancing Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJ Tommy Williams Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Mella D Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm Grown KidZ Funk Radio Maria, C, 10pm

sporting event Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball Assembly Hall, C, 7pm

holidays

art opening Launch Party: Tom and John’s Chocolate Factory Cakes on Walnut, C, 8pm

museum exhibit

lgbt Friday Films: Middle Sexes, Redefining He and She Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resources, U, 2pm

mind/body/spirit Power Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Yoga Classes Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 12pm Happy Hour Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12

classes & workshops Dog Socializer Training Champaign County Humane Society, U, 4:30pm Email to 2.volunteer@ cuhumane.org to register

In the Mix Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Luniks Highdive, C, 10pm DJ Mertz Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Firehaus Saturdays Firehaus, C, 10pm

dance music Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Radio Maria, C, 10pm

karaoke CG Productions Presents: RockStar Karaoke Senator’s Bar & Grill, Savoy, 9pm Karaoke with DJ Hollywood It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm

open mic

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live music

stage

Live Jazz Fall Prairie Skies Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm dance music William M. Staerkel Plan- Desafinado Urbana Country Dancers etarium, C, 7pm Iron Post, U, 6pm, $3 Contra Dance Violent Universe Frontier Ruckus Phillips Recreation Center, William M. Staerkel Plan- Canopy Club, U, 7pm, $8 U, 8pm, $4-$5 etarium, C, 8pm Doors open at 6pm New dancer orientation at Kina Grannis recreation 7:30pm. Highdive, C, 7pm, $12 Salsa Night Rat Hockey UI Men’s Varsity Glee Club V. Picasso, U, 9pm Ice Arena, C, 3:15pm, Krannert Center for the Salsa Night $4-$5 Performing Arts, U, The Clark Bar, C, 9pm 7:30pm, $4-$10 game-playing Timber Train concert Karaoke and Board Game Huber’s West End Store, The Baseball Music Project Night C, 8pm Krannert Center for the Asian American Cultural Honky Tonk Trio Performing Arts, U, Center, U, 3pm Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 5:45pm, $5-$35 9pm literary Candy Foster karaoke Zionist Food for Thought Cowboy Monkey, C, CG Productions Presents: The Hillel Foundation -9:30pm, $5 RockStar Karaoke The Margie K. and Louis The Delta Kings Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaN. Cohen Center for Jewish Memphis on Main, C, voy, 9pm Life, C, 1pm 9:30pm, $5 SuperStar Karaoke Jay Moses kids & families AnSun, C, 9pm Canopy Club, U, 10pm, $7 Tales for Twos Dan Hubbard movies Douglass Branch Library, C, Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm G20 Korean Film Festival 10:30am Second City Citizen The Art Theater, C, 1pm GRLZ Wanna Have Fun Canopy Club, U, 10pm, $7 Douglass Branch Library, Doors open at 9:30pm stage C, 3pm dj Cirque du So Lean November Moon Armory Free Theatre, C, Early American Museum, DJ and Dancing 7pm Mahomet, 4:30pm, $5 Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Rigoletto Call586-2612 to register Request Night DJ Krannert Center for the Yoga for Teens Boomerang, U, 8pm Performing Arts, U, BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Mainstream on Main Street 7:30pm, $10-$24 of C-U, U, 4:30pm, $6 V. Picasso, U, 9pm

Rigoletto Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10-$24 A Steady Rain The Station Theatre, U, 8pm, $15 Hamlet University Place Christian Church, C, 8pm, $5 A Few Good Men Channing-Murray Foundation, U, 7pm, $5 Note: Strong language and some scenes of violence Singin’ in the Rain Foellinger Auditorium, U, 2pm, 7pm, $11-$15 Comedy Benefit Show Memphis on Main, C, 7pm, $5

sporting event Illini Football vs. Minnesota Memorial Stadium, C, 11am Illini Mens Basketball Game Assembly Hall, C, 7pm, $11-$40

holidays Thanksgiving Basket Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Market Lincoln Square Mall, U, 8am

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Tuscan Fields Chianti -- Art Opening Green Street Studio - Techline, C, 6pm Sam McCready Artist Reception Heartland Gallery, U, 6pm

WRFU 5-year Anniversary Extravaganza Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

Fundraisers

Habitat for Humanity Comedy Night art Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, 28th Annual Juried Art Fair C, 6:30pm, $5 Urbana Civic Center, U, 10am

museum exhibit

mind/body/spirit

Experienced Beginner BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 9:45am, $14 Prerequisite: Introduction to Asana Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 9am, $12 game-playing Improve Your Balance National Gaming Day at and Posture at the Yoga Rantoul Library Institute Rantoul Public Library, BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Rantoul, 10am of C-U, U, 11:30am, $14 National Gaming Day Free Yoga Class and Info 2010 Session with YogaWorks Urbana Free Library, U, 11am Teacher Tatjana Eres National Gaming Day Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 2pm Celebration at U of I Collective Meditation Undergraduate Library Ananda Liina Yoga & MedUndergraduate Library, itation Center, U, 5pm U, 11am Candlelight Yoga with Luna Pierson volunteer Amara Yoga & Arts, U, UC Books to Prisoners 6pm, $12 Work Session faith Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Torah Study U, 2pm Sinai Temple, C, 9am Violent Universe William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 8pm Santa’s Secret Star William M. Staerkel Planetarium, C, 7pm

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 3pm, $4-$10 UI Brass Choir Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $4-$10

stage Rigoletto Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 3pm, $10-$24 Singin’ in the Rain Foellinger Auditorium, U, 2pm, $11-$15 Open Stage at Red Herring Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Drag Show Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4

holidays Thanksgiving Basket Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am

art exhibit Within This Field Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, C, 2:30pm

art 28th Annual Juried Art Fair Urbana Civic Center, U, 10am

kids & families

classes & workshops recreation

Kids Garden Club: Stencil Painting of the Greenhouse for Winter Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet, 10am Call 586-2612 to register Kids Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 10:30am, $14 Kids Arts and Crafts Playshop Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 11:15am, $101 ArtsFusion/Music and Motion Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 11:30am, $53 Fairytale Ballet Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12:15pm, $72 DIY Weekend Wizard Orpheum Children’s Science Museum, C, 1pm Eating Healthy on a Budget Common Ground Food Coop, U, 1:30pm Call 352-3347 to register

Ikebana Japan House, U, 9am Call244-9934 to register

Freestyle Ice Arena, C, 4:20pm, $3

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live music Live Irish Music with Emerald Rum Blind Pig Co., The, C, 5:30pm Graham Colton Band Canopy Club, U, 7pm, $12 Parkland Big Band Iron Post, U, 7pm Champagne Show Tunes with Ron Bryant Emerald City Lounge, C, 8pm

dance music English Country Dancing Phillips Recreation Center, U, 2pm, $2

concert UI Harding Symphonic and UI Hindsley Symphonic Bands

game-playing

literary Book Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 2pm

fashion J-Net Fashion Show Illini Union Ballroom, U, 7:00 pm, $7

social issues AWARE Meeting McKinley Presbyterian Church and Foundation, C, 5:15pm

lgbt The Trans Fusions National Tour Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 9pm

community

— The Margie K. and Louis Accordion Players Meeting N. Cohen Center for Jewish Homer City Building, Hom- Life, C, 7:30pm er, 2pm

mind/body/spirit Hatha Flow Yoga with Maggie Taylor Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Prenatal Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12

faith Isra-Ed The Hillel Foundation — The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 11:30am M and M: Midrash and Meal The Hillel Foundation — The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, C, 5:30pm

classes & workshops Writing for a Change Champaign Public Library, C, 3pm Email nicole.andersoncobb@gmail.com to register JoJo Girl No-Sew Tutu Making Class University Place Building, C, 3pm, $20 Salsa Dance Lessons: Beginners Capoeira Academy, C, 6pm, $5 Salsa Dance Lessons: Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira Academy, C, 7:30pm, $5

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Play Reading Series: Trance Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 6:30pm Monday Night Comedy Illini Union, U, 7pm Abe Froman Project Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9pm

holidays Thanksgiving Basket Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am

game-playing Madden Night Football It’ll Do 2, C, 6pm Duplicate Bridge Game Ginger Creek Shops, C, 7pm Bingo Night Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

kids & families O Baby! Main Library, U, 9:45am Knittin’ Special Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm

lgbt Quench! Two-Spirit Identity: A Navajo Perspective Illini Union, U, 12pm

mind/body/spirit

Continuing Asana/Introduction to Pranayama Monday 15 BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 3:45pm, $14 live music Prerequisite: Introduction Jesse Johnson to Asana Illini Union, U, 12pm Yoga Fundamentals Chris Beyt DMA Recital Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Iron Post, U, 5pm 12pm, $12 One Dollar Wild MonHatha Flow Yoga with days Grace Giorgio Canopy Club, U, 9pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 dj Hatha Yoga ‘80s Night with DJ Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Mingram 5:30pm, $12 Highdive, C, 10pm Introduction to Asana BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute karaoke of C-U, U, 6pm, $14 CG Productions Presents: Yoga RockStar Karaoke St. Andrew’s Lutheran Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 10pm Church and Campus Center, C, 7pm movies Restorative Yoga Ajami Amara Yoga & Arts, U, The Hillel Foundation 7pm, $12

Prana Flow Yoga Living Yoga Center, U, 7:15pm, $15 Dreamtalk School of Metaphysics, U, 7:30pm

classes & workshops Poetry Workshop Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 7:30pm Bring 10 copies of your poem

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kids & families

Cirque du So Lean Armory Free Theatre, C, 7pm A Time to Speak Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $10-$25

Tuesday Twos Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:15am, 10:45am Walk-in Storytime and Creative Play Class Act, C, 2pm, $2 Wave Club Readers Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 4pm Goodnight Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 6:30pm

holidays

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Thanksgiving Basket Drive Illini Union, U, 9am Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am

live music

art

Andy Moreillon Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 7pm Alec Stern Illini Union, U, 12pm The Brothers Burn Mountain Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm CU Hard Bop Collective Iron Post, U, 8pm, $5 Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm

Craft Club Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 6pm

dance music 8th Grade Dance Joe’s Brewery, C, 11pm

concert Stories Within Stories Das Cafe, U, 6pm, $5 Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Healthy Heroes Assembly Hall, C, 7pm, $11-$55

lectures Food for Thought Asian American Cultural Center, U, 12pm The Oil Market and the Escalating Conflict between Iran and the West Foreign Languages Building, U, 12pm Sam McCready: Art Within Walls Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 4pm Victim Impact Panel American Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter, C, 6pm, $10 Registration begins at 5pm. Participants must bring a photo ID

seniors Continuing Asana for Seniors BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 8:30am, $14 Prerequisite: Asana for Seniors Asana for Seniors BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 10:30am, $14

lgbt Rainbow Coffeehouse Etc. Coffee House, U, 6pm eQuality Champaign-Urbana meeting Wesley-United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation, U, 7pm

community Cafe Ivrit Espresso Royale, U, 8pm

mind/body/spirit

Hot Yoga Evolve Fitness Club, C, 12pm, $10 campus activities Ashtanga Yoga karaoke Krav Maga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, CG Productions Presents: Activities and Recreation 7pm, $12 RockStar Karaoke Center (ARC), C, Experienced Beginner Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm 7pm BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute CG Productions Presents: Women of Worth of C-U, U, 7:30pm, $14 RockStar Karaoke Seminar Series: Exploring Prerequisite: Introduction The Corner Tavern, Monti- Talents and Strengths to Asana cello, 8pm Illini Union, U, 6pm Hatha Flow Yoga with Dragon Karaoke Maggie Taylor game-playing The Clark Bar, C, 9pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Liquid Courage Karaoke T-N-T Tuesday Night 12pm, $12 Boltini Lounge, C, Trivia with Cara and Awakening Yoga 9:30pm Tanino Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Boltini Lounge, C, 7pm 9am, $12 open mic Advanced Asana/ literary Innovators Improv on Pranayama Community Impact BYOB: Bring Your Own BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute Radio Maria, C, 5pm Book of C-U, U, 5:15pm, $14 This Iz US Tuesday Champaign Public Library, Prerequisite: Continuing The Stop, U, 9pm, $5 C, 8:30pm Asana Open Mic Tuesdays Slow Flow Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm volunteer Amara Yoga & Arts, U, UC Books to Prisoners 5:30pm, $12 movies Work Session Introduction to MeditaGlobal Lens: Leo’s Room Urbana-Champaign Intion Parkland College, C, dependent Media Center, Ananda Liina Yoga & Med6:30pm U, 7pm itation Center, U, 7:30pm

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Get Fit and Flexible at the Wednesday 17 Yoga Institute live music BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:30pm, In Your Ear Big Band $14 Iron Post, U, 6pm, $2 Donnie Heitler: Solo faith Piano Grad Students and Great Impasta, U, 6pm Professionals Weekly The Diva and The Dude Fellowship Lunch Silvercreek, U, 6:30pm University Baptist Church, Call to reserve C, 11:30am Gold Motel with Greta Advanced Talmud Class of Hush Sound and The Hillel Foundation members of This Is Me — The Margie K. and Smiling Louis N. Cohen Center for Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 7pm Jewish Life, C, Live Irish Music 6:15pm Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Dave Cooper, Joni Dreyer classes & workshops and Brad Hendricks Workout in the Water Senator’s Bar & Grill, SaCampus Recreation Center voy, 7:30pm East (CRCE), U, 8:30am, The Sugar Prophets $60-$70 Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 8pm Adult Pottery Class Chris Boucher Quintet Boneyard Pottery, C, 9am, Iron Post, U, 9pm 6:30pm, $25 Caleb Cook Call 355-5610 to register Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Art for Daily Sacred 10pm Ritual dj Shared Space: An Artist Co-op , U, 2pm, DJ Tommy Williams $30 Chester Street, C, 9pm, $2

Old School Night Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Wild West Wednesday It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Rockstar DJ Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm I Love The ‘90s with DJ Mingram Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm

dance music Tango Dancing Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm MASHbash Featuring LMFAO and Special Guests Lincoln Square Mall, U, 9pm, $25 Salsa Dancing Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

concert Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Healthy Heroes Assembly Hall, C, 10:30 am, 7pm, $11-$55 UI Wind Orchestra Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, U, 7:30pm, $4-$10

karaoke SuperStar Karaoke AnSun, C, 9pm

Refinery Fitness Institute (R.F.I) The Refinery, C, 6:45pm

Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

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kids & families

Writ ‘n Rhymed Poetry Open Mic Nights Women’s Resources Center, C, 8pm

Pokemon Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 5:30pm Euchre Tournament Po’ Boys, U, 7pm, $5 stage CU64 Chess Club Cirque du So Lean McKinley Presbyterian Armory Free Theatre, C, 7pm Church and Foundation, A Time to Speak C, 7pm Krannert Center for the Bingo Performing Arts, U, Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 9:30pm 7:30pm, $10-$25

holidays

fashion

Holiday Toy Drive Illini Union, U, 9am

Fall Out Fashion Show Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 2pm

lectures

social issues

Food for the Soul Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, U, 12pm

OXFAM Hunger Banquet Red Herring Coffeehouse, U, 6pm Email mcineren1@illinois. edu to confirm attendance

recreation Take a Hike on National Hiking Day Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 8am

volunteer Community Connections and Outreach Group

Storyshop Champaign Public Library, C, 9:45am, 10:30am Common Ground Story Time Common Ground Food Coop, U, 10:30am Outdoor Little School Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 2pm, $12-$24 The Karaoke Kid Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm Wrestling Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 4pm

community Girls’ Night Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 8pm

mind/body/spirit Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12

Yoga Fundamentals Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Astanga Yoga Living Yoga Center, U, 9am, $15 Asana for Women BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 9:15am, $14 Improve Your Balance and Posture at the Yoga Institute BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 3:45pm, $14 Wellness Wednesday Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), C, 5:15pm Yoga Class Every Wednesday Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U, 5:30pm Hatha Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:45pm, $12 Candlelight Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12 Asana for Men BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7pm, $14 Asana for Plus Size BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 7:15pm, $14

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I’m not sure how a men’s clothing store could be any classier than Jos. Kuhn & Co. With a prominent storefront on Main Street in downtown Champaign, it’s obvious from the window that the store has a sophisticated selection, Jos. Kuhn’s history is just as full of quality as its merchandise. Joseph Kuhn, a Jewish immigrant, started the store in Champaign in 1865, just five years after the city was established. While the name has changed over the years, Jos. Kuhn & Co. has been a family business since its beginnings. Its first location was in the center of Champaign’s business section and has since relocated to Main Street, with additional stores in Tuscola, Danville and the Champaign Marketplace Mall. The current building, constructed in 1907, stands four stories and covers 35,000 square feet. It’s an impressive building not only for its classy and traditional style, but also for its merchandise inside. Kuhn’s most popular items are their suites, high quality dress shirts, sports shirts and sweaters. Everything is carried in a variety of colors and sizes, including fits that are hard to find elsewhere. Kuhn’s also has a variety of accessories like ties, shoes, socks, belts and underwear. As the seasons change, their hats also become popular. At one time, Kuhn’s hats were one of their most extensive collections. “Old Kuhn’s used to have a huge selection of hats. You couldn’t go to Memorial Stadium and see men without hats,” Kuhn’s employee Tim Hutchinson said.

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Aside from these more typical articles, Kuhn’s has a collection of more traditional items too, like shirt and sock garters, collar bars, king size socks and tie and hanky sets. Their merchandise covers all bases; they serve college students looking for interview attire and those in their 70s and 80s as well. While you won’t find any cheap items in Kuhn’s, the prices do reflect the top quality brands they supply, and you will find fine service and variety that’s hard to match in big department stores. “We’re a blend of old traditional customer services where we’ll work with people for a couple hours if it’s necessary, helping pick color, style and fit,” Hutchinson said. “Quality, selection and service is what Kuhn’s has always stood for.” — Carrie McMenamin

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here’s no need to run in circles for unique, worldly funky fashion with the one-stop, must-shop of Circles Boutique. Recently relocated on 114 N. Neil St. in downtown Champaign, this sophisticated boutique is the perfect place to shop for anything under the sun, from “glittens” to jewelry to crazy patterned dresses, fedoras and leather boots. Despite the fact that Circles Boutique has been a part of the Champaign community for 26 years, it remains a small wonder and a true boutique with unique limited works of art. “We’re not Walmart or Target where if one thing just doesn’t sell in one location, they can move it to another or send the extra stocks to T.J.Maxx. We’re not like that,” says Danelle Jameson, owner and buyer of Circles. And what is special about this boutique is that its fashion comes from all over the world with a whole array of designers, including Desigual, Betsey Johnson, Isda & Co., Free People, Skunkfunk and Eileen Fischer. Although Jameson collaborates with her co-workers, she ultimately decides which fashions to buy and often travels around the world to put together this colorful and distinctive ensemble. “My inspiration comes from traveling the world a lot. I go to markets and shows in New York ... I can’t say there’s a specific place I’ve

been influenced by more because I get my influences from everywhere,” said Jameson. While Jameson has been with Circles since 1993, first managing and selling shoes and later taking over in 1998, she has always had a flair for fashion. Jameson also spent time in Bali designing her own line of clothing. Indeed, her creativity is reflected in the lovely, soft atmosphere. West African music pours from the speakers by the winding twists of lucky bambooo. Huge gray and black paper roses blossom in the glass windows of the storefront. Black and hot pink lights like exotic flower buds dangle from the ceiling and vibrant, recycled ventilation disks from a closed theater wave out light like giant suns. Handmade ceramics hold bracelets and rings and a statue of the Hindu god Krishna balances business cards in the crook of his elbow. The fashion at Circles Boutique is meant to be both comfortable and timeless. “I don’t like the word ‘trendy’ because it’s too flighty of a concept,” Jameson said. “It shouldn’t be that you buy something because it’s ‘trendy’ and end up feeling like you can’t wear it anymore. The fashion from Circles is meant to be something you want to wear all the time and express your creative energy.” — Justine Chen

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achieve that perfect look for a theme party. Unique cocktail rings gleam from the glass counter in addition to many other jewelry options, which Hudson purchases new to represent some of the latest trends. Dandelion’s sunglasses selection is vast and offers shades to complement every look and personal style. The perfect military jacket, dress, or vintage boot could easily be found in this boutique, which is quickly proving itself a wonderful alternative to the local mall. Hudson says that she personally hand picks all the items found in the store on buying trips, which she takes throughout the year. She stops at big cities and small towns throughout the country in order to bring back the most distinctive

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items. “Every decade the style changes, so it’s random, you don’t know what you will get,” Hudson said, describing her buying trips. Men and women’s clothing from every era offered at Dandelion gives shoppers a new way to express themselves when picking out their wardrobe. “Have fun, and borrow from

all the decades when shopping,” Hudson advises. Don’t be afraid to add vintage to your repertoire, and with this boutique’s large and unique selection, it isn’t difficult to do. Keep Dandelion’s mantra in mind when stopping in to browse or buy: “One person’s weed is another person’s flower. — Sabrina Santucci

place to buy shoes Stiletto pumps may get you in da club, but by the end of the night you will probably be hobbling out of da club in a pirate-with-aclubfoot kind of fashion. The next place you should stagger to is Heel to Toe, where all of your podiatric concerns will be addressed and resolved and your sadistic shoe wear replaced with something more functional yet trendy. Located in downtown Urbana, and in business since 1976, Heel To Toe has more than 30 different brands of shoes, including Birkenstock, Rockport, Clarks and New Balance. “We have a lot of quality comfort shoes that are fashionable as well,” said Van Boyd, the store manager. “We also carry purses, socks and apparel.” However, Heel to Toe’s goal isn’t just to offer retail that you can prance around the campus in. The store also provides a variety of orthopedic services to customers to address all sorts of foot problems, including those related to sports, diabetes and injuries, just to name a few.

A dedicated and knowledgeable staff of 20 has advised customers who not only come from all over town but also from all over the Midwest. “Our staff has had lots of experience and education; many employees have been here for 10 to 15 years,” said Boyd. Now, you may be thinking, “Shoes that are cool and good for me? Sounds expensive!” But no need to worry. You won’t need to forgo next month’s rent in order to purchase a sassy pair of sneakers. Many of the shoes available still fall within an affordable price range, and Boyd said the extra price is worht it. “Most of the footwear out there now is too soft and too cheap, which can hurt your foot,” said Boyd. “There are some things you don’t want to skimp out on, shoes being one of them. You want a quality shoe product.” So whether you like to strut your stuff in stilettos, moccasins, mules or oxfords, Heel to Toe has something that will fit everyone’s budget and foot. — Magdalena Puniewska

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Tucked in the Village at the Crossing on Windsor and Duncan, Rod Sickler Salon and Spa is a relaxing retreat for practically every beauty desire one might have. The warm lighting and friendly staff complement the modern, professional style of the salon. Rod Sickler Salon & Spa opened in October 2005 and has been providing beauty services for community members and students alike. Kate Endsley, director of artists, said the the spa offers all hair, nail and spa services. “We offer a full spa — massages, facials, microdermabrasion, a crystal machine that exfoliates skin and takes off between five to seven layers, body treatments and body waxing,” Endsley said. The salon is organized into different stations, featuring the hair styling and cutting area in front. The middle area is full of sinks and chairs for shampoo and conditioning, while the back is used for color services and a makeup station. To the side is a space for manicures and pedicures, featuring a curtain to privatize your visit. An area separated by a door houses the spa area, complete with rooms for aesthetics and massages as well as a bathroom with a full shower.

a t ge tomer and his/her vision always comes first because to Hughes, a tattoo is like a memory that you leave his store with; a memory that lasts forever. It’s important to get that right. “I think the reason we’ve been here 18 years is because when we touch base with somebody, the connection is there. We listen here,” said Hughes. Hughes has built an empire that circles back to the relationship between tattoo artist and client. People love what they do at Vision World, and it shows. “I don’t think we’ve advertised in over a year and yet, every day someone comes in from seeing a tattoo I did. You know, every tattoo I did, leads to my next tattoo,” he said. — Eunice Yu

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Common Loon, The Long Dream of Birds Also from local label Parasol, Common Loon’s full-length came out last February. There are a lot of things to love about Exile on Main St., according to regular customer Mara Eisenstein. “The staff is very knowledgeable,” Eisenstein said. “And they sometimes have free stickers and posters and sidewalk sales where you can buy five albums for a dollar.” — Hannah Pitstick

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at a time when many of the best music venues had closed their doors. The building was originally a movie theater until it was ultimately re-purposed to become the venue it is now. This unique history gives Canopy a quirkiness all its own, not to mention a capacity with which most venues simply can not compete. The acoustics in each room of the venue are different, but each is incredible in its own right. There is literally not a single type of music that does not fit within those walls. An average weekend could easily have everything from bluegrass to dubstep, with a few stops at various other genres in between. While versatility is certainly nothing to scoff at, one of the most important features of Canopy is that it is one of only a few 18-and-older venues in the area. According to Fein, “The fact that it’s on campus and is an 18-plus room in Urbana makes it pretty accessible for the student population.” This accessibility allows the venue to cater to an extremely large and diverse portion of the community. Much like the diverse music that Canopy offers, the venue also features a musical experience for just about any taste. Whether concertgoers prefer to sit at the bar, or if they would rather be in a huge pit of people, or right up on the stage, or even seated in a balcony — Canopy has something for everyone. Music lovers would be hard pressed to have a bad experience at Canopy. The physical aspects of the venue and its accessibility are enough to make it successful. But perhaps what sets it apart above all else is its commitment to and apparent passion for consistently bringing all kinds of music to the area. “There’s a bunch of different types of music that come through The Canopy Club and we’re supportive of it all,” Fein said. — Sabrina Gosnell

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mainstream crowds, but Krause says that Tuesdays and Thursdays are usually frequented by fraternities and sororities who book the club for dancing. On those nights, generally C Street’s busiest, the music is more mainstream. “We try to cater to the crowd that’s present, but I also like to try to introduce people to something new, something they might not have heard before,” Krause said. “I like to get creative. The most important thing is to keep an open mind and keep people happy.” C Street also hosts some fabulous parties for Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s. They also host Studio 54, which hearkens back to the days of disco, and a Red Party, sponsored by Red Bull, which raises money for AIDS awareness. “Our parties really are top-notch,” said Krause. “We have the best lighting and video system in the area, the best dance floor, the best DJ booth. We try to make things fabulous. There’s an energy and enthusiasm in the nightlife here that comes across.” And it does. At night, all different kinds of people can be seen dancing, some in couples and some in groups. There is an atmosphere of openness and fun that truly makes C Street the CU’s best gay-friendly nightlife. — Katharine O’Brian

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rannert Art Museum is this year’s best art gallery in CU. The museum is a white marble building connected to the Art & Design Building by the Link Gallery, at the corner of Sixth Street and Peabody Drive in Champaign. Various sculptures outside of the building welcome visitors. The museum opened in 1961, but grew to its current size in 1988 with the opening of the Kinkead Pavilion, making it the second largest art museum in Illinois. The museum contains four changing exhibition spaces, as well as many exhibits that stay all of the time. The museum showcases a wide variety of pieces including photography, paintings, sculptures as well as new media pieces. Once inside, large glass doors separate the museum from the student Link Gallery. Although the museum is free, there is a large glass box at the entrance for donations. To the right of the entrance is the Palette Café, a place where visitors and art students can enjoy a warm cup of coffee or a small bite to eat. Inside the galleries, the beautifully simple white walls and hardwood floors direct the patrons directly to the art hanging on the wall or standing in the room. It helps create an environment that

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It should come as no surprise that the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts was picked as this year’s best theater venue. The massive six stage complex on 500 S. Goodwin Ave. has been an integral part of the University’s fine arts programs since 1969. The Krannert Center hosts over 300 performances each year. The range of shows put on, from operas and ballets to hosting touring rock acts, draws wide crowds and ensures that there really is something for everyone. One of the Krannert Center’s distinguishable features is the rooftop amphitheater. During the warmer months this unique outdoor structure is home to student productions and music festivals, including the renowned Ellnora Guitar Festival. And when the weather turns cold, light displays keep the seating an attractive spot throughout the winter. In 2005, the Krannert Center introduced Stage 5, a brand new venue located right in the building’s lobby. Stage 5 has quickly become one of Krannert’s most popular and active locations. Every Thursday it hosts Uncorked, a free weekly wine tasting. These events feature live music from an array of different performers, anything from R&B groups to string quartets. And be sure to stop by after a performance in one of the larger theaters: Afterglow concerts are regularly held here to wrap up the night after particularly crowded events.

While inside, stop by the Intermezzo Café for coffee or a light lunch. It opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and continues until the last performance of the day has ended. And the best part is, all the proceeds go right back into funding the Krannert Center. The pride and joy of the Krannert Center, though, is the 2,066 seat Foellinger Great Hall. James Warfield, professor emeritus of architecture, describes the space as, “acoustically perfect” and said that “the rest of [Krannert] does serve the community, but this really is the masterpiece within the masterpiece.” The Great Hall really is a marvel of acoustic engineering. A person can speak at a conversational volume on stage and be clearly head in the back row. The plush seats are even designed to absorb as much sound with somebody sitting in them as they would if they were empty. This way, you know that you are getting perfect sound quality no matter how crowded the theater is. It is no wonder that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra chose this theater as its recording venue for many years. The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is an amazing resource to have located so close to the heart of campus. With so many major acts coming through and different events almost nightly, there is always something for you at Krannert. — Alex Cisneros

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great music as well. Whether you’ve got the Bieber Fever, are gaga for Lady Gaga or if you just want to ďŹ st pump to DJ Milk and Cookies’ latest beats, Joe’s has you covered. The music is easy to move to, even if you can’t dance like Chris Brown. The dancefriendly beats are sure to keep you going until the wee hours of the night, unless you and your dance partner want to escape early... Jen Howe has worked as a shot girl, bartender and waitress at Joe’s for the past year. Howe says she loves everything about Joe’s and thinks what makes it so popular is it’s wide appeal. “I feel like there’s something here for everyone,â€? she said. “In the dance bar there’s the dancing, the strobe lights and the fog and the intense music. You can also go and play bags in the beer garden, or there’s even the main bar that’s always packed, but you always know someone there.â€? Joe’s is also open during the day (they serve delicious food), seven days a week, so there are plenty of chances for you to get out and shake your groove thang. Get out there and bust a move. But please, don’t bust too hard! — Rachel Musnicki

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The Art Theater in downtown Cham paign has had a long hi story since it op ened it’s doors in 1913. A m ovie theater with just one room for screening and seating for 25 0, it is one of the only ind ependent movie th eaters in the area. In Ja nuary 2010, Sanf ord Hess took over the man agement of the th eater and since then it has be en better then ev er.

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The Room (2003): Ok ay, this is one of the worst films ever ma de. But when it was shown at the Art Thea ter to a audience packe d with admirers, it beco mes a completely differ ent experience full of yellin g and throwing spoons . Metropolis (1927): In 2008, a Berlin film historian found 16 mm footage of lost scenes from Fritz Lang’s maste rpiece. After two years of painstakingly restoring the footage, the new cu t of Metropolis was shown in select theaters across the nation, including The Ar t Theater. The Girl Who Played With Fire (2009): Much like the novel it is based on, this film is uncompromisingly dark and gritty. An Am erican version of the first film, The Girl With Th e Dragon Tattoo, is curre ntly filming with David Fincher at the helm, starring Daniel Craig .

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sold out showing s of The Room an d The Evil Dead, both with br and new film print s. Any night of the week you can take in a great line up of art films pres ented nightly both digitally and on 35 mm film . Looking ahead th ey have already scheduled the grindhouse fi lm Gone With the Pope for a screening in De cember. In the last year alo ne they have show n films ranging from foreign , such as The White Ribbon and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, classics such as Metropoli s and Some Like it Hot and underground hits like Winnebago M an and Catfish. If you like discussing films, Tuesday afternoons featur e a discussion of the film after it screens led by someone know ledgeable on the specifi c movie. The theater has also opened it’s doors to numerous film festivals including Asian American, LGBT and local filmmak ers. On certain Saturday afternoons they ha ve even screened a variety of Bollywood film s. The theater also has a small area in front on the seats which is sometimes used as a stage. In the past it has been used for live bands as well as live introductions of late nights films by fa ns of the films. Of course, the grea t improvements ca n be seen in the more than the just the fi lms. The concessions are be tter than ever, sellin g liquor, local baked goods and great popcorn, all at a low price. — Adam Dreyfuss

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Where I live, 35 percent of all high school students confess (or brag) that they have engaged in binge drinking, which is defined as imbibing five or more alcoholic drinks in a two-hour period. According to my reading of the omens, your inner teenager may soon be longing to flirt with that kind of intense and total release. Can I talk him or her out of it? As much as I sympathize with the younger you’s need to escape the numbing effects of the daily grind, I’m asking the adult you to step in and assert your authority. Try to find a more constructive approach to liberation.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

Why did feathered dinosaurs evolve wings? Paleontologists in Britain have a new theory: It added to their sexual allure. The head researcher at the University of Manchester speculated that “maybe they ran around with their arms outstretched to show of=f how pretty their feathers were.” Eventually those forearms became wings that came in handy for flying. In other words, the power of flight did not originate from the urge to fly but rather from the urge to be attractive. Oddly enough, Taurus, this approach to understanding evolution would be useful for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could develop some interesting new capacities as you work to enhance your appeal to people who matter.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

On the subject of being divided, novelist Iris Murdoch wrote the following: “He led a double life. Did that make him a liar? He did not feel a liar. He was a man of two truths.” Whether you deserve the generosity of that interpretation still remains to be seen, Gemini. It is possible that your version of doubleness will be rooted in deceit or delusion rather than sincere and honest duality. Of course I’m rooting for the latter. Please do all you can to ensure that you’re being authentic, not manipulative.

My friend Ariel’s six-year-old daughter Juno doesn’t understand why anyone would build streets that run in a straight line. Isn’t it more fun if the highways and byways are crooked and curvy? Shouldn’t people want to get to where they’re going by veering this way and that, relishing the playful twists and turns? That’s where the best action is, says Juno, and I agree: in the tweak, in the twirl, in the winding way -- not in the beeline route that leaves no room for improvisation. That’s especially true for you right now, my fellow Cancerian.

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to be bestowed with those honorable titles, of course. Sometimes you really do molder there in your intermediate position, paralyzed by indecision and unable to do what’s in the best interests of anyone, including yourself. But on other occasions -- like now -- you have the power to use your in-between status dynamically, coordinating the opposing interests to work as a whole that’s greater than the sum of the parts.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Connie Post, my beloved former editor at the Dayton Daily News, sent me a haiku-like poem that I’d like you to ponder: “November trees / which are living? / which are dead?” I’m hoping this will put you in the mood to mull over an even bigger question, namely: What parts of your own life are withering and what parts are thriving? In my astrological opinion, it’s very important that you know the difference, and act accordingly.

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The nature of the game is changing. Do you know which game I’m referring to? I mean the one that everyone’s playing but no one’s acknowledging they’re playing. The rules of the game had held steady for quite some time, but recently they began to shift. Now even the game’s rewards are in the process of metamorphosing. My advice? You don’t necessarily need to splash a big dose of raw candor all over the place, but I do recommend that you at least tell yourself the truth about what’s going on.

My Facebook friend Robert Goldberg has come up with terms for you Libras that puts a more positive spin on your reputation as a fence-sitter. He suggests “fence dancer” or “fence warrior.” You don’t always deserve

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“Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried,” said Winston Churchill. He was defending his favorite political system, asserting that its imperfections are superior to the flaws of monarchy, plutocracy, anarchy, theocracy, and the rest. I invite you to use a similar gauge as you evaluate the belief system that’s at the center of your life. Does it sometimes lead you astray, cause you to see things that aren’t really there, and fill you with confusion -- but in ways that are more life-enhancing than any other belief system you know of? Or is your belief system actually kind of toxic? Should you consider replacing it with another set of organizing principles? If it’s the latter, now would be a good time to begin making a change.

Would you be delighted if I arranged to get an offshore oil-drilling rig named after you? Probably not. Would you celebrate if you won a prestigious all-expensespaid vacation to the hottest war zones in Afghanistan? I doubt it. So don’t accept dubious honors and gifts like those, Leo. Be clear that you’re not interested in ego strokes that are irrelevant to your long-term dreams. If you hope to get the prize you’re aiming for, you will have to say a definitive no to supposedly good things that you don’t really want.

(July 23-Aug. 22)

by Matt Jones

“I cannot seem to feel alive unless I am alert,” wrote author Charles Bowden, “and I cannot feel alert unless I push past the point where I have control.” Yikes! That’s a pretty extreme approach. But I suggest that you consider trying it out in the coming week. If you hope to seize even one of the multiple opportunities that are swirling in your vicinity, you will need both supreme focus and a loosey-goosey willingness to respond to novelty. So don’t tense up and blank out and try to wrestle the mysterious flows into submission. Use your sixth sense to find the groove, and relax into it.

Numerologists say the number 10 signifies completion, wholeness, totality. It could rightly serve as your lucky number in the coming weeks -- a symbol of your power to draw long-term processes to a climax on your own terms. But you might also want to consider using 11 as your emblem of good mojo. That number denotes the drive to surpass the success you’ve earned before -- to transcend easy triumphs and conventional wisdom so as to reach for a more challenging conquest. Either way, Aquarius, I think you’ll be flying high for the foreseeable future, so there’s no need to worry about which way you should go. If you do choose 11, the risks will be somewhat greater and the rewards more interesting.

LEO

jonesin’

(Feb. 19-March 20)

In Moby Dick, Herman Melville suggested that ideally a person should be a “patriot to heaven.” Poet Gary Snyder wrote, “I pledge allegiance to the soil / one ecosystem / in diversity / under the sun / with joyful interpenetration for all.” Seminal environmentalist Edward Abbey said, “My loyalties will not be bound by national borders . . . or limited in the spiritual dimension by one language or culture. I pledge my allegiance to the damned human race, and my everlasting love to the green hills of Earth, and my intimations of glory to the singing stars, to the very end of space and time.” I recommend you experiment with this perspective in the coming weeks, Pisces. You don’t have to tone down your love for your tribe or country. Just see if you can expand your sense of belonging . . . extend the borders of your comfort zone . . . and feel at home everywhere you go.

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Across 1 “Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in ___...” 5 They get busier in the winter: abbr. 9 Visibly took notice 14 Frank Herbert classic 15 Sabermetrician’s data 16 Kitchenaid competitor 17 Guy who voted Republican in 2008? 19 Ox stocks 20 Critical hosp. wing 21 Word after both “he” and “she” 22 Most confident 23 1997 movie to be re-released in 3D in 2012 25 “___ little time...” 26 Gripper used only on roads? 31 Melissa Etheridge’s “___ Am” 34 Grope (around) 35 Obnoxious laugh sound 36 “Convoy” singer C.W. representing the U.S.? 41 “___ blimey!” 42 Comfort 43 Checklist component 44 Clip from a 1983 Mr. T. comedy?

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Down 1 Let in or let on 2 Stanley of “The Lovely Bones” 3 Like some director’s editions 4 She was Dorothy on “The Golden Girls” 5 1997 Nicolas Cage movie 6 Pedicure stone 7 Barely 8 Nine-digit ID 9 Give up, in a schoolyard way 10 Without scruples 11 Suffers 12 Singles, in France

13 History 18 Ain’t right? 22 “Attack, Fido!” 24 Fertile Crescent locale 27 ___ up (screwy, slangily) 28 Bag contents, often 29 Spray that burns 30 Baby carriage, in Britain 31 1970s disco staple 32 Green subj. 33 Doodle doer 37 Words that follow “Hmmm...” 38 National Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi 39 Sugary suffix 40 Messy food 45 Knack 46 Public Enemy #1? 47 David of “CSI: Miami” 48 Love, in La Paz 51 Belt contents 52 Cary of “Saw” 53 Actress Zellweger 54 ___ accompli 55 Folk singer Guthrie 56 Nobel Prize category, for short 59 Be short 60 South Korea’s Roh ___ Woo

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If Ron Weasley can do magic...Why is he still a ginger?

AND ANOTHER THING ...

by MICHAEL COULTER

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person doesn’t have to be especially smart to realize the U.S. economy is not exactly rolling sevens these days. All we hear about are companies closing left and right and people losing jobs. Even when an expert talks about recovery, they are quick to put the word “gradual” in front of it. This wouldn’t seem like a good time to have a new business, but there are a few I read about that are bucking the trend and succeeding. Apparently, a good business is good business no matter what shape the economy is in. In the article I read, most of the new successful businesses were online ventures. It’s far easier to get started if most of your store is floating in the air and zipping through cables. I’m not much of an online shopping kind of guy, but I figured if someone’s doing something right, I should probably take a look. It’s nice to see people be good at something. The first place I Groupon looked at was called Alice — you know, sounds like like the maid on The something that Brady Bunch. It seems like it’s some sort of would be fairly virtual housekeeper. The goal of the site is unpleasant, to keep your pantries like possibly a stocked by clipping coupons, finding the combination best prices and then of groping and getting what you need to your house. I tampons. Geez, assumed such a concept had been around no thanks. forever. In fact, I used to call it “Mom.” I suppose it’s an OK idea. It’s likely a far better idea to just take care of your own shit your own self. There’s an online store called Bonobos that really does seem like a pretty good idea. It was started by a couple of guys from Stanford who couldn’t find pants that fit. You send them your measurements and they send you pants that fit your particular body, you know, all tailored and crap. If the pants don’t fit, you send them back. Pretty simple, pretty awesome. Anything’s better than trying clothes on in a store. It’s miserable and it takes way too much time. Besides that, when I do it, it usually ends with a security guard telling me to stop crying, put down the whiskey flask and come out of the changing room. Shopping for clothes never went well for me ... until now! Chegg sounded like a terrible idea when I first read about it. They make their money renting books. It seemed ridiculous to me that anyone was trying to make money going up against the library system in this country. I mean, that shit’s free. It turns out they aren’t renting regular books, but instead textbooks. Oh see, that makes way more sense. They claim they

can save the average student about $500 a year on their textbooks. Wow, that’s enough money for about 10 more awesome nights of drinking a year. If I were still in school, I couldn’t get on board that train fast enough. Groupon sounds like something that would be fairly unpleasant, like possibly a combination of groping and tampons. Geez, no thanks. It’s actually just a group discount site. I don’t understand it in any way, but members get together and magically get discounts on some items. The discounts don’t take effect though unless enough members agree to make a purchase. That’s what I need, peer pressure from strangers so their cheap asses can get something for ten dollars less than usual. When shopping becomes as complicated as a Rubik’s cube, I’d really rather just do without. Lululemon Athletica sounds like an overly complicated name. This store got its start selling women’s yoga outfits. Fine, I’m not going to buy anything, but if you could go ahead and send me a free catalog every few months I’d be as happy as a pitbull on a pork chop. Women stretching in tights? I’m a fan. Anyway, this one is actually a regular store and not just online. They sell all kinds of athletic gear now. They also encourage their store managers to give the stores whatever kind of local slant they think is appropriate for their community. If I were a manager, I’d begin by giving the store a far less complicated name. Eataly continues the trend of freaky names, yet for some reason I like this one. It seems like a combination of “eating” and “Italy,” and you know what, that’s exactly what it is. See, marketing is only hard if you make it that way. It’s also a regular store started by the Food Network and chef Mario Batali. They sell Italian staples to foodies and they also have espresso bars and cafés inside. They also have something called a gelateria. I really hope that’s what I think it is. They only have two locations outside of Italy so far. I completely expect CU to have a store sometime around the year 3052. So, as far as I can tell, we’ve learned that if you want to have a successful business these days start it online, make it pretty specific and give it a god-awful name a simpleton like myself doesn’t really understand. I have to say, a few of them sound OK, but I’d still rather shop locally if I can. I sort of miss the old days when I actually touched something before I purchased it. No matter how great the new online stores are, I think I’ll still stick to old-fashioned shopping while I still can. buzz

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