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The Illini Media building is a bustling place. At any moment, there are students editing content, prepping for a radio show, designing layouts and selling ads. In such a fast-paced environment, it’s rare to find the entirety of our floor engaged in the same work and thinking about the same thing, although that happened (multiple times!) this week. During the past few days, two events have dominated office conversations: the hiring of Lovie Smith as the new Illinois head football coach and the annual student elections, which included a referendum concerning the renewal of the media fee that supports The Daily Illini, Illio, WPGU and buzz. These two events varied greatly in terms of the coverage and emotional responses they elicited. There’s no way you missed hearing about Lovie Smith’s hiring. On top of ecstatic tweets and campustown chatter, it instantly became a national news story - and understandably so! A famously successful NFL coach with deep roots in the Midwest signed on to Illinois’ struggling football program; the fact that the press conference following the announcement filled the Courtyard Cafe with a hyped crowd is unsurprising. I haven’t attended a football game in years (purposefully) and even I was excited about it. Conversation about the renewal of student fees was decidedly different. Although it was prevalent at the DI and buzz, it was quiet elsewhere - there’s a good chance that many members of the campus community remain oblivious to it. And while the news about Lovie’s hiring excited me, the media fee became a point of personal concern. This fee helps to make our publications possible; knowing that it is secure in our future is important. For as insignificant as the media fee may appear when compared to the hype surrounding major changes to Illini football, it was Illini Media that brought the news to many students, and the opinion columns published by the DI were the ones that flooded students’ Facebooks. Sports bring a lot to any Big Ten university - but without student publications to report on changes and share breaking news, these programs don’t live up to their potential.
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THE OFFICIAL STORY OF UNOFFICIAL You celebrated it a week ago - but do you know it’s history? ABBY RUMMAGE
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University of Illinois is known worldwide for its prestigious academics, travel abroad opportunities for students, vast diversity regarding the student population and for the outstanding academic resources available. However, this year’s Princeton Review has recognized another notable University success: being the No. 1 party school in the USA. This reigning title could not have been achieved, however, without the infamously known and beloved Unofficial. Although the University does not associate themselves with Unofficial, it is widely known that the wild tradition dedicated to all-day drinking was created when students and bar owners realized the University’s spring break and St. Patrick’s Day coincided. This left thirsty students and clever businessmen and women at a crossroads. The tradition began in March of 1995 and was designed to be a barcrawl titled, “Shamrock Stagger.” A collaboration of the Champaign-Urbana bars and taverns designed a route for participants that would visit each bar, where drink specials regarding Irish liquor were offered as well as games to play and prizes to win. However, problems arose as the bar owners referred to the bar crawl as “U of I’s Official
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St. Patrick’s Day.” Wanting no affiliation with binge drinking and bad decisions, the University sought to distance themselves from the event- hence the new cheekishly coined name, Unofficial. In present times, Unofficial has become a rite of passage for many students and citizens of Champaign-Urbana. Participants don themselves in Kelly green garb as they begin the day bright and early with brimming glasses of Irish liquor. “Me and my friends always start so early, like around 10 a.m., day drinking with friends in our apartment," Kimber Schmitt, a senior at the University said. "One of us brings the beer, someone else brings snack food and we just chill and hang out. Sometimes we grill out, but it’s really just a bunch of early morning beer pong and a chance to pretend that we’re Irish." Not long after noon, streets are lined with a swarming, wobbling mass of bro-tanks and Unofficial crewnecks as people make their way to the bars for the hard-to-beat specials. It is no wonder why Champaign-Urbana is one seething mass of drunken green, with hometown bars such as Red Lion offering $1 UV Vodka, Well Whiskey and Well Tequila and $3 Bud Lights. Not
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to mention, free pizza! Red Lion also gave customers access to their heated beer garden and made many a dime off of their deliciously Irish green beers. “Red Lion is honestly one of the best places to go on Unofficial," said Lexxi Larsen, senior. "They offer so many different kinds of choices, and everything is always really cheap. Plus people feel like dancing there, and that’s always fun. I mean, I like the other bars too; it’s just that Red Lion never disappoints." However, while mostly fun and games, Unofficial is seen as a fairly controversial topic. On the weekend of the holiday, the Champaign Police
Department sees an increases in citations, violations, arrests, assaults, vandalism and violent crimes. In 2009, police reported having doled out 267 citations, including 103 public possession of alcohol tickets and 106 underage drinking tickets. There have also been two deaths and several severe injuries that have occurred over the 21 years that Unofficial has been celebrated. However, safety precautions have been implemented in an attempt to limit arrests and promote public safety. Sororities and fraternities are ... continue on readbuzz.com
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New Hampshire emo band Drunk Uncle perform at I4C on Monday night. MICHAEL SEMACA pet is almost unheard of. “It was decided even before we recorded Frigid. It was along the lines of ‘you know what would be sick? If we put trumpet here, here and here,'" said Gollihue. "We only utilize the trumpet in very few sections as to not overdo it. We only toss it in where it seems fit." It’s these little quirks that define Drunk Uncle’s two EPs. The band said that the song “How I Feel” off of Mayflower not only reflects the sound that they wanted to capture when they formed, but also best shows the direction that their music is heading in. Looking to the future, Drunk Uncle plan on being just as weird as they’ve always been, although perhaps a little more “refined” in their sound. As an emo band, Drunk Uncle has many influences from the Midwest, including Champaign natives American Football. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the band expressed excitement about coming to the town some have called “the emo capital of the Midwest,” saying that they had heard much about the area’s reputation for emo music. The band has big plans for 2016 and plans to release a full-length album in the fall, although they acknowledged that nothing is certain right now. Regardless as to when their next release comes out, Drunk Uncle hopes that they continue to grow and put their own unique twist on the emo genre. “We feel that we have developed great chemistry over the past year and are just now beginning to write songs that best display what this project’s sound is,” the band said.
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it’s no longer the 90s, emo is still alive and well - both in the local scene with C-U bands like Euriah and in music communities across the country. It’s the year 2016, and emo fans around the world continue to rejoice at the countless great new emo bands that have popped up in recent years as part of this apparent “emo revival,” with many taking major cues from 90s emo legends like Mineral, American Football or Sunny Day Real Estate. One of the latest bands to jump into the fray is Drunk Uncle. Hailing from Nashua, New Hampshire, the band is a self-described “jazzy, emo, screamo mess.” Members include Alex “Berg” Bergeron on vocals, bass and trumpet, Chris Gollihue on guitar, Ian Sousa on guitar and Jared McFarland on drums.
Drunk Uncle is touring in support of its new EP Mayflower, which came out this past December. The band heads to Champaign on Monday, March 14 to play a show at Institute 4 Creativity with C-U locals Mario Cannamela, Euriah and Old Fox Road. “This band started out as nothing more than a way for me and my best friend Alex to convey our emotions and to put everything we had bottled up into something tangible,” Gollihue said of the band’s formation. This “tangible” representation of personal experience eventually became the band’s debut four-track EP, Frigid, which came out in May 2015. Bergeron and Gollihue decided to add their friends Sousa and McFarland to the band and then wrote and recorded their newest EP release.
Drunk Uncle will perform at Institute 4 Creativity this coming Monday, March 14 with locals Mario Cannamela, Euriah and Old Fox Road. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $5. All-ages.
The band exudes a laid-back, lighthearted attitude, which is rather fitting in light of their decision to name themselves Drunk Uncle. The name was inspired by the Bobby Moynihan character of the same name on Saturday Night Live, who regularly appears on the show’s “Weekend Update” segment. Mayflower has a unique writing style, with many of the songs completely changing their sound multiple times in each track’s short runtime. The band explained that this was entirely intentional, saying that their writing style tends to be ‘extremely sporadic.’ One example of this is in the title track on Mayflower, which changes from a fast-paced guitar lead to a slower tempo with an incredibly prominent trumpet. In emo music, the usage of a trumMarch 11-17, 2016 buzz 5
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THE DINING GUIDE The buzz staff puts together a comprehensive guide about CU’s top places to eat in 2016 BUZZ STAFF Flying Machine Coffee Located in downtown Urbana, this coffee shop is one-of-a-kind with its various coffee offerings as well as its ambiance. When ordering at Flying Machine, a customer can expect the normal coffee styles such as lattes, cappuccinos and espressos. This coffee shop also offers drip coffee and handcrafted coffees such as pour overs, chemex and press pot. These handcrafted coffees differ in how the coffee is brewed. Flying Machine also offers coffee flights, which allow the customer to get a small taste of each of the special coffees on the menu. For customers who prefer tea over coffee, Flying Machine offers a variety of teas, including a variety of green teas, chai and qishr, which is a coffee cherry tea. After ordering, a customer can find themselves a table, bench or booth to sit in. The shop has large windows that let natural light fill up the main seating area. There are typically many customers, but there is an overall buzz of collaboration and creativity. For a non-traditional coffee experience, Flying Machine is the place to go. -Nisha Choksi Dancing Dog
Champaign-Urbana is a wealth of culture, from its prolific music scene to the endless flood of artwork that comes out of the twin cities each year.. But one thing that has become stronger by the year is the towns' food, and this past year saw growth across the board. Here's our favorite places to eat in CU in 2016: RESTAURANTS: Dancing Dog The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery is Urbana’s ultimate vegan restaurant. Located at 126 W Main St. and voted “Best Vegetarian Food” in our 2015 Best of CU issue, this restaurant not only serves lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch but makes baked goods and juices in house, from scratch. The Dancing Dog takes pride in its nachos (full for $9 or half for $6), which include black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes and red onion (with optional soy chorizo) and is topped with their custom cheese sauce, salsa and guacamole. Their sandwiches, soups and salads incorporate a variety of fresh vegetables and alternative proteins, and their deep dish pizza is an especially unique surprise. Their vegan pastries are some of the best in town, including freshly baked scones, cookies and cupcakes—if there are slices of lavender cake on display, don’t miss out. The Dancing Dog offers daily specials and are especially willing to cater to
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special food needs, with gluten-free alternatives for most of their menu. -Melisa Puthenmadom Escobar's When walking through the cold winter winds on the outskirts of downtown Champaign, it may seem like there is not much to see. However, when I opened the door to Escobar’s Restaurant, I felt like I was transported to Latin America. Dimly lit lights hang amongst exposed ventilation pipes on the ceiling, while a variety of vivid Pablo Picassoesque paintings adorn the restaurant’s caramelcolored walls. In back there’s a bar stocked with various liquors used for a variety of house-made drinks. Upon sitting down, I was greeted by a server named Jeffrey Bonilla, whose family owns the restaurant. After looking through the menu, I could start to understand why they advertise their food as Nuevo Latino cuisine with items like duckconfit taquitos and hanger steak asada, Escobar's nails their proclaimed image. I ended up trying the El Salvadoran pupusa, which Jeffrey offered as a sample to get a taste for the restaurant’s food. I must admit that the lime juices complimented the stuffed black beans and guajillo cream sauce quite well. Unfortunately, Escobar's will be closing this year, so get in while you can and experience the true essence of Nuevo Latino cuisine. -Daniel Baker
Masijta Grill With so many Korean restaurants to choose from in CU, it’s hard to know which one is the all-around best. Though Masijta Grill requires a short drive off of campus town, anyone in search of some top-notch Korean food will not be dissatisfied. The wonderfully tangy beef bulgogi is served hot on a sizzling griddle with sautéed onions, green beans and carrots. The hot stone bowl bi bim bap is nothing less than a fried egg topped mountain of white rice, beef, veggies and wonderfully flavorful chili paste. The bento boxes are huge, filling and perfect for a late lunch. I’d recommend the teriyaki box, which comes with sweet and sour teriyaki chicken, a crispy gyoza dumpling, white rice and a couple of sesame and fish roe topped sushi rolls. In addition, Masijta also offers hot pot for two with a large selection of meats, including marinated beef short ribs, thin cut pork belly, spicy squid, duck and lamb. With so many authentic Korean options at your disposal, Masijta is a definite crowd pleaser for Asian food fans. -Shruti Srikumar Miga From the masterminds that brought the campus favorite sushi restaurant Sakanaya on Green Street, Miga brings a modernized twist to traditional Asian cuisine. Located in downtown Champaign, Miga’s sleek design with an open bar and
lounge is certainly a step up interior-wise from its already impressive sister restaurant. With its contemporary styling comes its obvious contemporary twist on not just its Japanese counterpart, but on Chinese and Korean cuisines. Some of the most popular dishes include the soy cream chicken pasta and angus galbi rib-eye steak- both of which find the perfect blend of Asian staples such as soy milk and kimchi to help elevate its Italian and American counterparts respectively. If you’re looking for a treat for a special occasion, Miga does offer tasting menus for major holidays such as New Year’s and Valentine’s Day. With both recent tasting menus being met with high praise and success, it’s no wonder Miga is one of the finest dining establishments the ChampaignUrbana area has to offer. -Tony Gao Pizza M Located in downtown Urbana, Pizza M offers a relaxing environment to catch up with friends or enjoy a whole pizza to yourself while finishing up some work. They offer a variety of unique artisan pizzas available in a 10” gluten-free crust or 14” regular. Their house special slices and pizzas include the sweet and savory Sugar Bear - sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, gorgonzola and apple slices, all finished with a drizzle of maple syrup - a classic yet rustic Pizza Margherita, the runny egg yolk topped Abbi and a few more. The crust is baked to a perfect crispy with doughy softness on the inside. Each pizza is topped with the freshest of ingredients and made to order, and they also offer a variety of craft sodas and beers. Be sure to also ask about the daily special or the Kitchen Sink pizza for a delicious and interesting combo off the menu. If you’re looking for a quaint place and some decadent fresh ‘za, Pizza M will deliver. -Sharon Li The Red Herring Looking for a gardenesque dining atmosphere whose spices and homemade sauces take vegetarian cuisine to a whole new level? Then The Red Herring is the place for you, especially during the Lenten season, and is located conveniently in the heart of the University campus. This notfor-profit vegan restaurant buys produce weekly from local and organic farmers. Still not convinced that your food is fresh? Just ask to see their vegetable and herb garden outside. The restaurant’s original lunch menu includes sweet potato and bean burgers, zesty veggie wraps and classic cashew-cheese nachos. Lime and olive slaws are two of the many unique side dishes offered
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as well. The Red Herring, originally established as a coffee house within the Channing Murray Foundation in 1967, welcomes local groups with progressive ideas about social and environmental change. Today, the restaurant collaborates with 10,000 other social and environmental groups in the community. The restaurant’s vined walls, multi-colored carpeting floors and draping lights create a casual environment that not only serves as a center for activism but entertainment. On Wednesday nights, the Red Herring adds a vegan flare to ethnic dinners, as well as features a variety of cultural music, dances, performances and speakers. So head over to the historical landmark that’s cooking for social and environmental justice and break their quinoa millet bread with friends and family. -Ariel Majewski
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Rick’s Bakery & Café Every town needs a classic family-run bakery, complete with fresh bread and pastries that have been perfected over the years. Luckily for Champaign-Urbana, Rick’s Bakery and Cafe offers all of that and more. This off-the-map bakery, located far from campus on Philo Rd. in Urbana, has a very unique collection of confections to offer, representing the many different cultures very well. From filled churros and flan, to napoleons and French bread, Rick’s Bakery truly has something for everyone. The staff at Rick’s takes great pride in all of their products which are all made on site. As a full-service bakery serving the CU community, their daily selection is consistently very impressive. They offer over 10 different types of bread daily such as whole wheat, rye. challah twist and cinnamon raisin. Rick’s is also famous
for their customizable cakes, great for special occasions such as birthdays and graduations. Though a traditional set up, Rick’s Bakery is also full of unique surprises. Customers come in for the confections and could possibly also be leaving with a warm ham and cheese croissant or even a burrito, which they also offer. After trying the treats at Rick’s once, you’ll definitely be coming back for more. -Valentina Witkowski Sitara Although the Champaign-Urbana community boasts a wonderful variety of food and cuisine across different cultures and nationalities, it’s hard not to feel a sense of lacking on the Indian front. With the only two only other Indian restaurants in the area, Bombay and Ambar, having flavors scaled down to please more palettes, it certainly feels like there is something more to be had. Thankfully, Sitara, located in downtown Urbana, hits just the right flavors. With a modest selection of items on the menu, all made using significantly spicier and more intense ingredients than its campus counterparts, Sitara certainly doesn’t shy away from the flavors and aims to stay true to its authenticity. While Sitara is certainly a fine spot to go for dinner, the lunch specials that can be found Monday through Friday are second to none and are a must-have if you find yourself in the area. Some of their most popular dishes include the buttery naan, chicken makhani, and gobi aloo. If you are looking to taste a little bit of everything, their thalis are perfect as they are essentially a tasting plate of several different dishes served with either naan or rice. With a price tag of $7 to $10 respectively per dish, Sitara proves that lack of restaurant choices does not mean a lack of quality. -Tony Gao Snow Meets Coffee This coffee shop offers more to its customers than just coffee. Customers can come in and order a well-brewed cup of joe in addition to coffee drinks such as macchiatos, Americanos, lattes and mochas. The establishment also offers affogato, which is a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a single shot of espresso poured on top. The sweetness of the ice cream pairs well with the bold, robust taste of espresso. In regards to ice cream, Snow Meets Coffee also offers a frozen treat called snow cream. This Taiwanese dessert is shaved from a block of snow ice. The snow cream comes in a variety of flavors such as dark chocolate, vanilla and green tea. There are also seasonal flavors that customers can try. After choosing a flavor, toppings such as seasonal fruits, nuts, cereals and cookies can be added. Whether a customer is looking for a sweat treat or a well made cup of coffee, this shop has it all. -Nisha Choksi
Sun Singer Wine & Spirits Due to its off-campus location, many students may graduate without ever having experienced this hidden gem. Located just minutes away from the University on Windsor Road, the cafe at Sun Singer Wine & Spirits serves gourmet appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts along with a full bar and an extensive wine menu. Sun Singer also offers a gluten-free menu. With its cozy winery ambience and limited outdoor seating, Sun Singer makes a perfect spot for lunch with friends or a Moms Weekend destination. For a melt-in-your-mouth treat, try a grown-up twist on a childhood classic: the Grilled Cheese Supreme: gooey Danish Fontina and white cheddar, tart Granny Smith apples and tangy-sweet fig jam sandwiched on crispy, lightly sweet challah bread. After lunch, enjoy perusing the winery and deli, along with a gift shop filled with novelties for the wine aficionado. 1115 W. Windsor Road. Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. – midnight, Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. -Madeline Decker
Watson’s Shack & Rail As the most recent entrant to CU’s food and drink scene, Watson’s Shack & Rail has been quick to make a reputation for itself – and for good reason. Run by former Cracked partner Sean Baird, Alec Gillespie of Roland Realty and the well-known local chef Mark “Shades” Hartstein, Watson’s brings some much needed Southern comfort food to town. Specializing in mouthwatering, Nashville-style hot fried chicken and rotisserie style chicken in particular, this brand new hotspot is sure to leave guests cheery and full. In addition to chicken, Watson’s also serves unique down home inspired sides and desserts, including sweet potatoes with sorghum syrup, pimento mac n’ cheese, handmade biscuits and pie. To round your hearty meal out, you can choose from Watson’s expansive list of bourbons, whiskeys and more— not to mention Watson’s singular alcoholic slushie machine. -Shruti Srikumar
Thara Thai As a family owned and operated restaurant, Thara Thai upholds its excellence through a friendly wait staff and pure authenticity. By hand steeping exceptional beef pho with a characteristic zip and simmering pleasingly acidic kaffir lime laced panang curry, Thara Thai ensures that its entrees remain culturally faithful. For lighter fare the restaurant also offers a unique citrusy papaya salad and delightfully herbaceous, hot & sour tom yum soup. Lastly, don’t forget to finish your meal with Thara’s Thai iced tea or more subtly flavored milk green tea. -Shruti Srikumar V. Picasso V. Picasso Wine Bar and Restaurant is very unique and stands out compared to many other restaurants. The reason why is because this restaurant is actually very known and popular for serving fresh, authentic food that was grown locally at Willow Creek Farm. This 40-acre farm supplies the restaurant with an assortment of different vegetables, herbs, honey, meat and eggs, ensuring the best food quality when cooking and serving their dishes. Another unique aspect about this restaurant is that you can have the option to dine on the farm itself! With a reservation, the dinner includes a tour of the farm by the owner, a five-course meal that is paired with a selection of wines and ends with an exquisite dessert. Dining at this restaurant will be very eventful and enjoyable, because it will not be your ordinary dining experience. Their dinners are held the fourth Thursday of each month. -Savia Gordon
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FOOD TRUCKS: Caribbean Grill Food Truck Caribbean Grill is a food truck that serves a variety of popular island-style dishes. Many of their meals include their signature jerk chicken, Jamaican beef patties and a selection of sides, consisting of baked macaroni and cheese, fried plantains and more. They are even known for hosting Soul Food Sundays inside of the Refinery, presenting a cultural taste of Southern and Louisiana-style inspired dishes with a rotating menu on selected Sundays. Besides having a food truck, Caribbean Grill is also known for offering catering services to the Champaign-Urbana area! With their catering March 11-17, 2016 buzz 7
FOOD & DRINK (cont from 7) services, it can range from hot breakfast, box lunches and brunch to themed buffets and BBQ dishes for tailgating. The best part of this restaurant is their versatility with their menu. It can get very diverse, choosing something different and still delicious each time. Because this food truck is seasonal, they often update their website and Facebook page on when and where their next location will be. -Savia Gordon
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Chester’s BBQ Food Truck Situated outside of the Tumble Inn, the Chester’s BBQ food truck is hard to miss. Its bold depiction of a flaming pig parallels its equally boldly flavored cuisine. Featuring favorites such as a uniquely smoky Chicago-style Italian beef, rib tips and mouthwateringly tender pulled pork, Chester’s is certainly the place to satisfy a comfort food craving. As mentioned, this place has all the staples. In search of a no frills Cuban or Polish sandwich? Look no further; Chester’s has you covered. -Shruti Srikumar Cracked Have you ever walked out of Joe’s Brewery at 1 a.m. and thought to yourself “I could really use a breakfast sandwich right about now”? Then you’re in luck. The Cracked food truck makes a stop outside of Joe’s from 11 p.m. until 2:30 a.m Monday through Wednesday and from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Created by graduates of the University, this truck has whatever you need, whether it’s before class or after a long night out. They offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches, some breakfast burritos and even a hot dog with scrambled eggs on top. Don’t forget to get an order of tots loaded with anything from crispy bacon to savory parmesan cheese! This glorious truck dedicated to the hungry and/or drunken cravings of the Champaign community also hangs around Goodwin and Oregon during weekdays and Lincoln Square Mall on Saturday mornings. If you’re a real fanatic, feel free to call or text (847) 501-1357 for up-to-date locations. Tots yeah! -Hannah Mansfield Dave’s Dogs Often parked outside of Joes on late Mondays, Thursdays, Friday and Saturday nights, Dave’s Dogs offers some of the best late night eats on campus. Newly expanded from a cart to a trailer, there are even more topping options including chili (50 cents extra), grilled onions, tomato wedges, pickle spears, sauerkraut, giadiniera, siracha, spicy mustard and many more staple toppings to arm you with the resources to create the perfect Chicago-style hot dog in ChampaignUrbana (or really any combination to your desire). Using only 100% beef hot dogs boiled to perfection served on a warm steamed bun, Dave’s Dogs
is sure to satisfy your drunken 2 a.m. hunger. For only $6 you can get two fully topped hot dogs, chips and a drink. You can find an exact spot and schedule of where he’ll be next on Dave’s Dogs website or twitter. -Sharon Li Derald’s Food Truck This is the street vendor that started it all. Before Cracked, before Pandamonium, there was Derald’s – CU’s original food truck. Offering up college student staples including good ole bacon cheeseburgers, loaded chipotle chicken nachos and grilled turkey sandwiches, this place has been feeding the hungry Illini since practically forever ago. In addition to old favorites, Derald’s has been introducing newer creations such as their pineapple relish topped fish tacos. So, next time you find yourself on the quad with an empty stomach, you can head over behind Noyes Laboratory and find Derald’s parked in the same spot that it’s always been for the past 30 years. -Shruti Srikumar Dragon Fire Pizza Food Truck Who knew some of the best Neapolitan-style pizza around would come straight out of a food truck? Made fresh with local ingredients, Dragon Fire serves up bold flavor on a crispy, thin crust with pies ranging from the classic Gold Dragon tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and other cheeses, to the Dragon Fire— a specialty pizza spiced up with locally-grown jalapeños, peppers and onions. For those who enjoy experimenting with ingredient combinations of their own, Dragon Fire also offers a build-your-own pizza option, along with a variety of seasonal options. With a brick oven that heats to 1000 degrees, this food truck will serve up your pizza in just about five minutes. To see if you can handle the heat, check out dragonfirepizza.net/finder to locate the truck when your next pizza craving hits or contact Dragon Fire to cater to your next event. -Madeline Decker Hendrick House Food Truck It’s hardly a secret that UIUC’s dining hall food gets a pretty bad rap around campus. However, what’s lesser known is UIUC’s Hendrick House catering service. Committed to creating wholesome food with fresh, in-season produce, the Hendrick House catering staff approaches meals with constant creativity. From recreations of comfort foods like crawfish bakes and Po’ boys to healthier alternatives such as roasted red pepper and egg white tortilla wraps, Hendrick House is able to transform simple locally grown ingredients into unique and flavorful fuel for students. Read about our other featured restaurants on readbuzz.com
MOVIES & TV
TWO EARS UP FOR ZOOTOPIA The animated film lives up to the hype JAMIE HAHN
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you haven’t seen the trailers for Zootopia, there must be a hollow rock somewhere with your name on the mailbox — and YouTube must also be a foreign concept! The movie, backed by Walt Disney Animation, ranked high in TV ad spending with an estimated $15.75 million in lifetime TV ad expenditure. The trailers, ranging from explaining the Zootopia world to introducing the funny furry characters, such as a perky bunny, ran consistently as ads before Youtube videos. Zootopia is about two polar opposite characters: an energetic, bright-eyed bunny named Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin), who becomes the first bunny police officer and the jaded realist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who runs sly cons, or “hustles.” They meet in the all-animal city of Zootopia when Lt. Hopps needs help from Nick when she’s on her first case. All the animals in the film are civilized, clothed and have technology- essentially like modern-day people but furrier. Personally, all the hype and hop for Zootopia made me nervous for the movie. I thought the trailers were ingenious, especially the ones featuring “Flash” the sloth — as a college student
often inclined to procrastination, sloths have become a sort of spirit animal for me. However, I was worried that all the punch lines were featured in the trailer, and the movie would lack new humor, as a lot of trailers tend to give away the best bits of their films nowadays (i.e. Deadpool). Nevertheless, I rallied my fellow Disney-loving compatriots and overly priced and overly buttered popcorn to see the movie on its premiere (March 4). After all, Frozen had a similar amount of hype, and I was still delightfully shocked to my very cold, I mean core, when I saw it (more talk of puns ahead). And now I am fully aboard the proverbial train of people in love with Zootopia. In fact, I am the conductor of this train and fully encouraging those interested in watching the movie to board. The movie is a hit for several reasons, all of which show how far animation has progressed. Firstly, Zootopia emphasizes quality in areas such as beautiful graphics, entertaining and believable voice actors and a funny, moving script. The details of the world of Zootopia have clearly been well thought out, especially in the amount of subtle puns the world has. For example, the train that took Judy
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Hopps from her childhood farm to the big city of Zootopia created the make-believe element of different sized train doors for different types of animals — but also included one of those round cameras that we see in trains and buildings in real life. A lot of animated worlds do a great job of creating a believable universe on screen (i.e. Inside Out’s mind-world of emotions inside a girl’s head), but don’t include these small, universal, relate-
able tidbits. And speaking of puns, oh the puns. As an advertising major and simply a cheesy person overall, I couldn’t help but notice the sheer, glorious amount of puns, ranging from shops called “Targoat” to the “iCarrot” phone and the news channel “ZNN”. The motto of Zootopia was “Anyone can be anything,” but they should have added, “and puns are encouraged.” Like what the fox is up with that? Continue on readbuzz.com
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
LISTENING TO YOUR INNER VOICE
Campus theatre troupe tackles major social issues SHIVANI DHARMASANKAR
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Voices Social Issues Theatre has covered a wide range of prominent issues the campus town community faces. Founded in 1995 in an attempt to bring attention to binge drinking, Inner Voices began to branch out and cover other pressing social issues, including hate crimes, sexual assault, body image, homophobia and transphobia, racism, socioeconomic status, suicide and other wellness issues. By identifying issues that affect our community and raising awareness through theater, Inner Voices provides an incredible force that successfully combines art and social justice. "Side Eye" and "Tell It!," two of Inner Voice’s most recently performed works, touch on highly prevalent issues surrounding racial and gender stereotyping. "Side Eye," the lighter of the two, involves multiple actors discussing the stereotypes that they are faced with on a daily basis and their responses to these stereotypes. One actor, portraying a young gay student, shared an experience in class where he was marked off on a paper for referring to his boyfriend, since his teacher assumed he meant “his girlfriend.” "Side Eye" goes on to scrutinize other hurtful assumptions made regularly by ordinary people. Through each character’s struggles, "Side Eye" explores the oppressive nature of enforcing labels on others. "Tell It!" is a raw piece by EPOL doctoral student Durell M. Callier that honors the lives of minorities lost due to brutality and violence. Callier brought attention to the fact that instinctive violence between society members often results from racial stereotypes. Such stereotypes invite assumptions, as discussed in "Side Eye," including sexual orientation, intellectual capability and vernacular. These stereotypes are made normal and perpetuated by society, and those that believe in those images may
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take them to dangerous extremes. Inner Voices has staged performances at many venues over the years, including the Armory Free Theatre, the Undergraduate Library and even on the Quad. In most cases, performances end with discussion between the actors and the audience. Their mobility strengthens their work, as they are able to make room for important conversations around campus. Inner Voices consistently tackles a wide range of topics, and, as they create and work on pieces on a semester-basis, provide very timely critique. J.W. Morrissette, assistant program coordinator for the group, stresses the importance of using Inner Voices as “a platform to address or explore issues facing college students on this campus today.” In challenging the status quo around the Illinois campus and bringing to light many issues that are difficult to talk about, Inner Voices has become a vital source of information and support amongst members of the student body and surrounding cities. Current ensemble director and program coordinator, Lisa Fay, emphasizes the connection Inner Voices has with the community. In addition to striving to represent and discuss issues on campus, Inner Voices partners with established organizations, such as the Women’s Resource Center, to support the work of those dedicated to combating those issues. This enables the group to have a more tangible effect on its audience members and, hopefully, may lead those in need to crucial services. Social Issues Theater depends on community involvement and response, so the group chooses its performance topics by engaging in and studying discussions that take place across campus. Continue on readbuzz.com
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“Barbe-clues”--this cookout’s missing something. Across 1 Move slowly 5 “Smokey ___ Cafe” 9 “American ___ Warrior” 14 First state to weigh in on presidential candidates 15 Inauguration Day recitation 16 How anchovies are preserved 17 Ink for a fan of ‘60s chess champion Mikhail? 19 Bossa nova relative 20 Photographer Adams 21 Facebook display 23 “I call it!” 26 Crew team need 27 Do a grocery store task 30 Introduction from an Italian guy who doesn’t speak much English? 36 Box score stat 37 Having no experience in 38 “Beat it!” 39 English aristocrat 41 Resulted in 43 Feels under the weather 44 Roman ___ (novel genre)
46 Trees that yield hard wood 48 Dir. from Reno to L.A. 49 Insult your private instructor’s headwear? 51 Monopoly token choice 52 Restroom door word 53 Actress Sedgwick of “The Closer” 55 It’s often served sweetened 60 Buddy who bugs Bert 64 Friar’s Club event 65 Barbecue offering, or what the other three theme answers do? 68 First name in fragrances 69 Musician who feuded with Eminem 70 1960s bluesman Redding 71 Consenting responses 72 Blunt-edged sword 73 Get one’s feet wet
Down 1 Falafel accompanier 2 Home buyer’s need, usually 3 Mail deliverers at
Hogwarts 4 Behind the times 5 Write hastily, with “down” 6 Grain in granola 7 Prince William’s alma mater 8 Yeezy Boost 350, for one 9 Leaf and Pathfinder, for two 10 Where Chad is 11 Coastal Alaskan city 12 Agree (with) 13 “Only ___” (Oingo Boingo song) 18 Even out 22 Got the most votes 24 Jessica of “7th Heaven” 25 Site of a 1976 antiApartheid uprising 27 Sandwich need 28 Calculators with sliding beads 29 Lena Dunham show 31 Dark Lord of the Sith 32 Onslaught 33 From Limerick 34 Mango side, maybe 35 “Good to go!”
40 “Hmm ...” 42 Word of affirmation 45 Former MTV personality Daisy 47 Buying binge 50 Blast creator 54 Katniss Everdeen’s projectile 55 “Dirty Dancing” actress Jennifer 56 Actress Byrne 57 “... ‘cause I ___ me spinach, I’m Popeye ...” 58 Mr. Hoggett’s wife, in “Babe” 59 Each, informally 61 1920s leading lady ___ Naldi 62 Abbr. in the footnotes 63 “___ quam videri” (North Carolina motto) 66 Late actor Vigoda (for real) 67 Grain in some whiskey
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MOVIES & TV
MUSIC MARATHON, TAKE CARE, JEREMIAH FISHER AND BATH NAPS
EARTH WITCH, KOWABUNGA! KID, COPPER BLUE, LA LOUVE
Thursday, March 17; 8 p.m.; Dingbat Dungeon; $5 Saturday, March 12; 8 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+ All-Ages
GLDN THE EXPERIENCE
SOLO SHOWCASE
Sunday, March 13; 8 p.m.; Institute 4 Creativity; $5 in advance, $10 at the door; ; All-Ages
Thursday, March 17; doors at 9 p.m.; Mike N Molly’s; $5 Ages 19+
Featuring Klevah, Ausar Bradley, Plainro, Cii La’Cole and DJ Delayney.
David King, Jared Grabb, John Coppess and Emmett Kuchenbrod
DADDY’S HOME Friday, March 11, 7 p.m. Illini Union Pine Lounge; Free to students with I-Card
WORKS BY SEMICONDUCTOR & THE OTOLITH GROUP Monday, March 14; 7:30 p.m.; The Art Theater Co-op; $10
ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN Tuesday, March 15; 7 p.m.; The Virginia Theatre; $4
DRUNK UNCLE, OLD FOX ROAD, EURIAH, MARIO CANNAMELA
Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in this 1976 drama about two reporters uncovering the Watergate scandal.
Monday, March 14; doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Institute 4 Creativity; $5; All-Ages
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COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: GLUTEN FREE PIZZA
URBANA’S MIDDLE MARKET
Monday, March 14; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom; $15 owner/$20 non-owner. Register online.
Saturday, March 12; RED HERRING 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lincoln Square (Corner of Illinois & TRIVIA NIGHT Vine Streets, Urbana) Saturday, March 12; 7 p.m. Red Herring Restaurant
Saturday, March 12; 2-4:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom; $15 owner/$20 non-owner. Register online.
Wednesday, March 16; 7 p.m.; Carmike 13; $10
DARE TO BE: NATALIE GRANT & CHARLOTTE GAMBILL Wednesday, March 16; 11 a.m.; Goodrich Savoy 16 + IMAX; $12
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD & DRINK
COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP: PIE!
MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN
“I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE” Friday, March 12; 7:30 p.m. Parkland Theatre; $15
MONTERY JAZZ FESTIVAL Saturday, March 12; 7:30 p.m.; Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; $10-45
CHURCH STREET RAMBLERS Tuesday, March 15; 10 p.m. Iron Post
GRAPES OF WRATH
TANGO & SALSA
Thursday, March 10 – Sunday, March 13; 7:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.; Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; $8 – 25
Wednesday, March 16; 8 p.m.; Cowboy Monkey; TBA
The Theatre Department produces Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, directed by William Brown.
FEATURED
COMMUNITY PRAIRIE SKIES Friday, March 11; 7 p.m. William M. Staerkel Planetarium; adults $6, students, children under 12 and seniors $5
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AT THE ORPHEUM Friday, March 11; 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.; Orpheum Children’s Science Museum; adults & children $5, seniors $4
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Sunday, March 13; 4-7 p.m. Fluid Event Center; $5
BLUE WATERS SUPERCOMPUTER OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Blue Waters Supercomputer; free
Take a tour of one of the fastest supercomputers and learn more behind this fascinating invention!
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MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR 2016 Saturday, March 12; 7:30 p.m.;Krannert Center; $10 - $45
COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP CLASS: BAJA CHICKPEA TACOS Thursday, March 17; 6-7:30 p.m.; Flatlander Classroom; $15 owner/$20 non-owner. Register online.
Join instructor Monee Smith and learn how to make this healthy vegetarian alternative to beef tacos.