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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: ACADEMICS PAGE 3 - Cliche as it may sound, the virtues of attending class are lost on some. Learn how to avoid into that trap. PAGE 4 - There’s no shame in seeking some easy A’s. Learn what classes can help you boost your GPA. PAGE 5 - The University’s administration is excited you’re here and have written welcome letters. PAGE 6 - Your password is your livelihood when surfing the Internet. Make sure you’re always protected. - Academics are important, but staying involved on campus is too. - Being an international is a whole other experience entirely. Find out how to prepare accordingly.

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Opportunity for help in every class by Sari Lesk Assistant News Editor

It’s Tuesday morning, and you are on your way to CLCV 115: Mythology of Greece and Rome. You are heading over to Foellinger Auditorium, where you will satisfy your General Education requirement for Western/Comparative Culture(s). Foellinger Auditorium is the circular building at the south end of the Main Quad. Originally dedicated in November 1907, it is now topped with the Quad Cam and a pineapple that serves as the international symbol of “welcome.” The Auditorium’s seating capacity of more than 1,000 allows it to serve not only as a lecture hall, but also a venue for concerts and lectures. Yes, this lecture hall can hold more than 1,000 students at a time. Before you try to fathom how you could ever learn in a class that size, pause and take a deep breath because that is not the size of the class, and there are tools to succeed in the University’s largest classes. According to the Office of Admission’s Self-Guided Quad Tour, “Only six percent of 100-level classes have 100 students or more and 66 percent have 30 students or less.” Sophomore in LAS Shan-

non Parker, an Illinois Student Admissions Representative (I-STAR), said she addresses class size on the tours she leads. She said the University’s largest classes are roughly 800 people. “Those classes are always subdivided into mandatory smaller discussion sections that are taught by teaching assistants that are getting their masters, Ph.D., or doctorate directly under the professor of that large class.” Parker said students do not need to worry about the competence of teaching assistants in educating students. “They know exactly what they’re talking about and they are monitored by the professor,” Parker said. “They’re also closer in age to you, which is really cool, I think, because they’re students as well, so they know what you’re going through.” Although discussion sections are led by teaching assistants, Parker said professors know what is happening in this aspect of their classes. She said she’s even had professors stop into her discussion sections to check in and see what’s going on. Parker said discussion sections offer the opportunity to ask questions and review class material in a smaller setting

than the large lecture hall. “You kind of get the best of both worlds,” she said. “You get that large lecture size with that really impressive – sometimes even worldrenown – professor, and then you get that smaller close knit-atmosphere.” In addition to discussion sections, professors offer students the opportunity to students to ask questions of them outside of class about course material. Professors hold office hours, which is a time that the professor will regularly be available to meet with students. For students who have a time conflict with office hours, many are more than willing to work with students and schedule an appointment at another time. Beyond getting help with the class, this is also an opportunity to establish a relationship with someone who can offer you wisdom and guidance beyond the classroom. Parker said the benefits of large lectures have made them appealing classes to her. “I came from a small school and I was really scared about the big classes,” she said. “They ended up being my favorite because there are more opportunities to meet more students in there and usually those larger classes are really popular.”

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With freedom comes responsibility: Switching your major is not pitfalls to avoid if you want to succeed the end of the world, but hannah meisel Managing editor for Online

Aug. 27 is coming faster than you think. Sooner than you know, you’ll be making the trip to Chambana, unloading your belongings in a 12-by-12 cinder block room, meeting your new friends, and come Monday, sitting in your first college class. College is a time of freedom like you’ve never experienced. Want to stay up all night watching a whole season of “How I Met Your Mother”? Go for it. Eat a whole box of pizza while you’re at it? One World it is! Nurse a hangover from last night’s ragin’ frat party instead of going to microeconomics lecture? Your choice, bro. But that’s where it gets tricky. I know you’ve heard it all before: Go to class, study, don’t procrastinate on your papers and projects. I’ve rolled my eyes at this advice plenty of times, but the reason it keeps repeating itself is because it works. And I’m living proof of the other side of the story. It’s a Tuesday night in mid-September, and you’re thinking about getting to your reading for poli sci ... but only after you’ve finished watching that movie on Lifetime. Someone knocks on your door — it’s your new friend Sam from down the hall. Sam and a few of her high school friends want to go to The Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana — one of the few establishments 18 year olds can enter. Suddenly, you don’t care if Susan Sarandon gets her children back from her abusive ex-husband-turned-kidnapper. You switch off the TV, get dressed in your hottest outfit appropriate for a weeknight and walk to Goodwin Avenue, vowing that you’ll only accept one Long Island from Max the senior, who, for whatever reason, prefers the company of freshmen girls. Suddenly, it’s 7:39 on Wednesday morning and you wake up in a top bunk wondering how you got there. You stare at the clock, silently bargaining with the gods of 8 a.m. Spanish that if you skip just this once, you’ll never do it again. Quizzes are only worth 10 points each, right? Take a few ibuprofen tablets and sleep it off, sweetie. But guess what? You will skip Spanish again. And again. By skipping just once, you made it easier to skip again. And not just Spanish, but every other morning class. And eventually, you’ll be skipping English to take a post-lunch nap. I know you’re saying to yourself, “I’ll never do that, I can skip class just once or twice.” But it’s a slippery slope, and it takes Bear Grylls-esque strength to scale back up that mountain. Here’s another example: You get home from class, work or practice (or a combination of the three) on a cold and rainy fall day, and all you want to do is veg out on your bed, couch or floor (or a combination of the three). All of a sudden, it’s 2 a.m. and you’ve spent the last seven hours on Reddit. And while you’re now very well-versed in all of the newest memes on the Internet and interesting tales circulating the web, odds are this will do you no good on tomorrow’s statistics midterm.

And if you’ve been skipping stats for that midmorning nap habit you’ve developed, the odds are definitely not in your favor. And finally, even if you don’t think you’ll develop a chronic class-skipping habit or Internet addiction, I guarantee that you, your friends, your friends’ friends and their friends will all fall victim to procrastination at least a few times. And while minor procrastination isn’t a huge deal, the little acts of procrastination will add up, lull you into a false sense of security and when it’s Dec. 8 and your 10-page paper on comparing political systems in South America that you haven’t started is due in six hours, yeah, that’s when it’ll hit you. Yes, all of these things have happened to me (well, not the Lifetime movie part — maybe). But, you know, even that sentence doesn’t take responsibility for my actions. I let these things happen. I’ve skipped more classes than I can count. I’ve started off the semester filling out my day planner and then let it fall to the wayside. I’ve procrastinated to the point of having two hours to type out a paper I had two months to prepare for — and had done none of the research I’d kept meaning to. And it has not ended well. Though I’m in a major where my future career probably will not depend on my college GPA, I am in the minority. Business and engineering majors who apply for similar internships or jobs are weeded out by GPAs. Those seeking to go to graduate school, medical school or law school (a large chunk of LAS or ACES or AHS majors) need a high GPA to be competitive with students from undergrad programs all over. I’m not saying you have to study your brains out every night and never have any fun. But honestly, going out six of seven nights of the week isn’t fun. It’s repetitive and draining, and you’ll go broke by November. Balance is key. And for me, even though I know that most likely no one will ever see my GPA when I apply for jobs, I’ve realized that it still means something to me. It means that sometimes I didn’t have the willpower to get up and stick my nose in a textbook. It means my work ethic probably isn’t as strong as my roommates’. It means I don’t always know how to use my time wisely and set my priorities in order. And if I don’t get on the right track to changing my habits, they could be my downfall the rest of my life, as I procrastinate on task after task, story after story. It’ll catch up to me. College is a time for freedom, yes, but also a time for responsibility. As my mother has always said to me, “There’s freedom in responsibility.” I never really understood that until I hit bottom. In college you have more free time than you’ve ever had, and more than you ever will have again. If you can’t form good time management habits in these four years, no matter the grades, no matter the job qualifications, you’ll be illequipped for the working world. So learn from my mistakes. Get yourself a free iBook on Quad Day to start planning your study time. Have lots of fun going out, but not when you have a test the next day. Besides, 8 a.m. Spanish isn’t that bad after all, especially when you get to class and can learn from la profesora.

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Hey, you made it to college! Not only that, you also made it into a pretty nice place. Bravo! Congrats, grad! You did it! To a bright future! And whatever else those annoying grad cards said. But let’s take a minute and look at what that really means for your future. To me, the weirdest thing about going to a university is that, before you’ve even left home to experience (semi-)independent life, you’ve already committed to a specific college and major. You’re expected to know exactly which degree to pursue, and roughly where that’s going to take you postgraduation. That is, unless you’ve done yourself the favor of starting in the Division of General Studies to delay your major declaration. I guess the first point I want to make is that, despite all the wonderful experiences you’ve gained from high school, more likely than not, you don’t really know yourself yet. I don’t mean to crane my neck from this high horse, either, as I’m still not sure what I want to “do” exactly, and I don’t know if I ever will be. What’s worse, the classes you take freshman year may not even be directive. It can be hard to see how 100-level classes and assorted Gen-Eds point you in a tangible, career-oriented direction. Freshman year is, excuse the phrase, ‘like a box of chocolates’ in that way. If your classes are keeping you busy but not giving you any answers, you just need to spend more time with yourself. Go to Quad Day and see what clubs sound interesting, or just take up a new hobby and see how good you can get at it. Coming out of high school, it’s easy to say what you love, but it’s a whole other project to determine what you’d be happy doing on a constant basis for a number of years of your life. College really is the time to explore yourself in whatever creative way you choose. As editor of my high school’s paper, journalism was certainly my thing, but when I started college I thought I had this world figured out. By enrolling in the College of Business, I would put myself on a secure path toward financial success and relative job satisfaction, which is all I felt I needed. But after finding my classes uninteresting and constantly wondering when I’d be able to use my real talents last December, I yearned for a more stimulating outlet.

Yearning led to critical thinking. Did I really have it figured out? What is a safe career path going to do for me if it doesn’t interest or challenge me to develop my person, or even make me happy? I decided that I didn’t want to spend my life working up a ladder, but rather, I’d develop a more broad skill set that could make me both marketable and generally happy. I decided that, for now, that skill would be writing. Hope I’m doing all right so far. So that was when I decided to switch into the journalism program in the College of Media. Not only would I be able to explore my writing skills here, but I would also be graduating with a degree that qualified me in a much more broad way. As a journalism grad, I can simply be a “writer.” Depending on how I choose to market that skill, I have a number of careers available to me — I can be an author, publisher, editor, lawyer, marketing or advertising specialist, or, dare I say, an actual journalist. As of right now, I’m excited by the thought of working many different jobs throughout my life without getting too comfortable in any one. I know I won’t like doing the same thing over and over no matter what it is. You and I are different people, though, so throughout this process, be sure to really try and figure out what you want out of life, even if you don’t know exactly what one dream “job” would be. At first I thought transferring my major would be some big hassle, but I found it’s actually a fairly easy process for most colleges. I basically just had to write 500 words about why I wanted that major, and then prove that I could complete the degree in a reasonable amount of time. You’ll also want to have a strong GPA to make transferring easier, so don’t slack on those Gen-Eds. Finally, some of the University’s colleges will also want to see involvement or experience in relevant activities so it doesn’t seem like you’re switching on a whim. So, before you apply to switch, it’s good to get involved with one of the 1,000 or more Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) or find your own way to show that interest. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ll leave you with a quote by author Khalil Gibran that continues to help me along my ever-winding path: “The lust for comfort murders the passions of the soul.”

Despite all the wonderful experiences you’ve gained from high school, more likely than not, you don’t really know yourself yet.

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Easy classes to fulfill Gen-Eds By Maggie Huynh

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In high school, state education laws probably mandated you to take a bunch of classes that you didn’t care for. Here at college, you actually get to choose what classes you want to take and for the most part, ones that interest you. However, you will still have to fill some General Education, or Gen-Ed, requirements that all University students have to complete in order to graduate. Most of these classes won’t have anything to do with your specific major, but they are meant to give you a good overview of what is offered on campus. The good thing is that there are a good chunk of classes that will make taking GenEds a breeze and even boost your GPA. Here are just a few of the classes that will make your freshman year course load a lot lighter:

STAT 100: Statistics Daily Illini Illini File Photo

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our dorm serves as a first impression for the rest of your floormates, which is why packing the right amount of needs and nonessentials is so crucial. Fair or not, your dorm is a reflection of you. So what do you want your dorm room to say? One option is to have a bookshelf displaying Hemingway, Faulkner and Camus to show how much of an intellectual you are. Perhaps you want everyone to know how much you support Illini athletics and the Chief. Or maybe the goal is to turn your dorm into a Bro Pad that guarantees you and some rando dimepiece two tickets to Pound Town. The options are endless, though you should avoid the latter, for you will be the worst person in the world. When I packed for my freshman year at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall (FAR), I took one more lap around my room at home to see if there was anything worth bringing that I might ever need. This was stupid. Many of the items I took with me never served a purpose, including an inflatable Superman punching bag that I thought would be “fun” but spent the majority of its time deflated in the back of my closet after the first week was up. Especially if keeping your room tidy is a challenge, bringing less things with you allows for less of them to end up on the floor. Ask yourself before you load another item into the minivan if it’s really worth bringing. Think Andy from Toy Story. Packing extra laundry baskets will allow for you to organize which clothes are dirty and which have been used sparingly and are still wearable. This tactic comes in handy particularly if you exercise regularly and don’t want to put the clothes you used for a few hours during the day back with your completely clean

clothes when suiting up into athletic apparel. If you plan on going home somewhat regularly, you can use those trips back to the casa to switch out clothes depending on the season. There’s no need to have a bulky winter coat to take up space in your closet in September. What type of refrigerator should you get? What about a microwave? These are important matters. For the record, microwaves are key for nuking popcorn or pizza rolls (or both!) and refrigerators are paramount for storing said pizza rolls and other items like peanut butter, jelly and, ahem, beer. You want to bring both appliances, especially since the refrigerator can also serve as your TV stand. Speaking of which, some of you may be contemplating not bringing a TV due to the idea that, “I’ll be studying all the time and never have time to watch.” This is a terrible idea. Even if you are involved on campus, there is plenty of time for wasting. Let’s say you take a very respectable 15 hours of class a semester; this means you will average three hours of classes per day (this math is correct). Did I mention weekends? You’re going to study, rush a fraternity/sorority, play underwater hockey and engage in a bunch of higher-learning activities at all times? Really? If you have free time, you need TV to help fill it. And if you’re busy, you need to be able to unwind for an hour at the end of the day to watch SportsCenter or The Daily Show or some mindless sitcom to turn your brain off to. Trust me, it feels amazing to come home after a long day and just plop on the couch (or in your case, bed or futon), and watch an episode of Scrubs you’ve already seen seven times. Posters, which can be found reasonably priced on Amazon, are a great way to transform what is otherwise a closet-sized prison cell into an actual home. At the same time, you don’t want to your decor to match everyone else’s. Wow, you like John Lennon? So does everyone else. The Beatles weren’t some indie band with a small cult following. Choose

your posters with a more selective eye. Yes, John Belushi wearing his “College” sweatshirt is a classic, but try not to begin your college career as cliche as possible. Other posters that fall into this category feature Bob Dylan, Muhammad Ali, Fight Club, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Bob Marley. I’m not saying these are completely off limits, but no one wants to resemble the College Freshman meme. Especially for guys, video games are a great way to make friends without coming off as someone desperately looking for a new Facebook request. Just extend an invitation to play, and, assuming you’re not a huge weirdo and you have a general sense of how to behave socially, you’ll be acquaintances in no time and on the right track toward friendship. All the better if you have old-school consoles such as Nintendo 64 or the always-charming GameCube. Finding someone who shared my affinity for the ludicrously unrealistic NFL Street instantaneously brought out copious amounts of manlove. Here’s lookin’ at you, Randy Lefkowitz. Attaching whiteboards to the front of your door is also a nice touch, though they are by no means a necessity: Curse words and male genitalia will be scribed more than practical information, but they’re fun nonetheless. It’s smart to coordinate bringing all of these items with your roommate(s). Doing so not only keeps costs down and frees room in your vehicle when packing, but it will allow for you to get to know them better and initiate bonding. Think about it: Why did you hangout where you did during high school? It probably depended on who had the coolest stuff. Sure, you might be a great person, but if the kid at the end of the hall has a sick stereo system, people are probably going to want to clock a lot of hours there. Not saying you should buy a bunch of state-of-the art equipment, but things like this do come into play when everyone is trying to make friends.

You’ll hear it from just about everyone on campus — STAT 100 with Ellen Fireman may be just about the easiest class you can take. It fills the Quantitative Reasoning I credit and most students end up with A’s in the class. There are four tests over the semester and homework every week, but for the most part they are generally pretty easy. Fireman also offers a lot of extra credit, so it’s hard to do poorly in this class. Just make sure to show up because she takes attendance via iClicker (a device you will have to buy that allows professors to take attendance and give quizzes to large lectures).

ATMS 100: Introduction to Meteorology This class will take care of your Quantitative Reasoning II requirement. It will also go towards three of the six Natural Sciences & Technology hours you have to take. Jeffrey Frame, the professor, puts up incomplete lecture slides online, and you just have to fill in the blanks during class. He also takes attendance through iClicker quizzes, so showing up is an easy way to score some points. There are a couple of tests, but as long as you review the slides, you won’t have anything to worry about. There’s also a lab section for this class, which usually comprises of really easy group work.

GEOL 118: Natural Disasters Take this course with Steve Altaner for an easy class that will also count towards your Natural Sciences & Technology requirement. Like other large lectures, homework is assigned online, but there is very little of it. The tests are easy as long as you study the notes he gives you in class. Altaner also assigns a short writing assignment that is based off your own experience with natural disasters, and your fellow students in the class grade it. Needless to say, it’s a pretty easy class.

JOUR 200: Introduction to Journalism Even if you don’t like to write, everyone has to fulfill the Advanced Composition Gen-Ed, and this class is an easy way to do it. Jennifer Follis will give you a rundown of professional journalism in this class, along with a couple easy assignments and quizzes. There’s a midterm and final too, but she’ll provide you with study guides that give you everything you need to know to pass.

RLST 108: Religion & Society in West I This class may not be as popular as other Gen-Eds, but Bruce Rosenstock likes to make it easy for his students. He gives out a low amount of homework, and there are only two tests. The tests might be the best part — less than 20 multiple choice questions, partial credit for wrong answers and he gives you the questions beforehand. Just show up, and you will be well on your way to an A in the class.

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NOTES FROM THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

University President Robert Easter Nearly 40 years ago, I was in the same shoes as all of you. I was new to the University, a farm kid from southwest Texas looking forward with a mixture of excitement and fear to all of the lifechanging possibilities that I could only imagine were in front of me. I had just begun my doctoral studies in Urbana-Champaign. My hopes and dreams were big, and like countless other University students, the lessons I learned and the people I met took my career to heights I could never have imagined. Our story is as familiar to this great campus as the Alma Mater. Our alumni are a

who’s who in fields ranging from business and technology to agriculture and the arts. Their achievements are literally engraved into our everyday lives, including PayPal, YouTube and the National Football League. This fall, each of you will embark on a path that will add the next chapter to our rich story of excellence. This is an extraordinary place. The UrbanaChampaign campus is a world leader in education and research, and one of three distinctive and distinguished campuses that comprise the University of Illinois. Our best-in-class graduates, our worldclass faculty and staff and our leading-edge research make the University an incubator that drives progress for Illinois and the nation. The University’s greatness is also rooted in the deep loyalty of an alumni base that is more than 640,000 strong and the largest in the nation, our 22,000 faculty and staff, and our countless friends and supporters. Together, they recently helped us top one of the most ambitious capital campaigns ever tackled by any U.S. university, raising more than $2.4 billion to advance the academic and research programs that have made the University the envy of our peers around the world. For all of you, the coming weeks and months will be a time of discovery, introducing you to those prestigious programs, our historic campus and new friends who will last a lifetime. As all of you begin your new journey, so will I. This fall marks my first as president, and I’m honored and humbled to lead the University where I have spent my entire career. So from one newcomer to another, welcome. And thank you for entrusting your future to the University of Illinois. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Bob Easter, President, University of Illinois

Chancellor Phyllis Wise Dear Cherished Students: Welcome to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Welcome to a campus where we value every student, where we nurture idealism and intellect and where our goal is to make your experience at Illinois one of the best in your life. I am so delighted that you have entrusted your education with us. We will not let you down. I hope during these first few busy weeks, as you orient yourself to your classes and

to the campus, that you will appreciate the amazing resources this University offers. I believe we have the finest, more dedicated professors in the nation, and that we offer the most up-to-date laboratories and lecture halls. In addition, you have the chance to attend lectures, concerts, recitals and readings on a daily basis. I hope you will take advantage of these one-of-a-kind opportunities to enhance your educational experience. As I complete my first year as Chancellor I have been struck by the architecture of both the South and North Quads. Buildings such as the stately Foellinger Auditorium, the newly remodeled Lincoln Hall, the Beckman Institute and that busy nexus of student activity, the Illini Union, all add the beauty of this historic campus. The intellect and inspiration of generations past and present are embodied in the brick and mortar of all of our buildings, new and historic. Even if you don’t have a class in one of these buildings I urge you to experience them. You will be impressed, and over time you will learn the incredible history of this 144-year-old venerable institution of learning. A great way to begin your time here at the University of Illinois is to attend Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 26. Student organizations will be on the Quad and you will have a chance to interact with them and decide which opportunities in the campus community are a good fit for you. And, on Friday, Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m., I will address all of you during our New Student Convocation in the Assembly Hall, followed by lunch at Memorial Stadium. See you there! Phyllis M. Wise, Vice President and Chancellor, University of Illinois

A brief history of scandal at Illinois NATHANIEL LASH Managing Editor for Reporting

t’s hard to feel as though your future Alma Mater gets good press nowadays. The top levels of administration have been cleaned at least a couple of times in the few short years following Gov. Pat Quinn’s demand that the entire board of trustees tender its resignation in the aftermath of the 2009 Clout Scandal. Starting with B. Joseph White, we’ve seen four faces in the president’s office, with Bob Easter now taking the reins after three years of relative instability. The University of Illinois is in no way unique in having such a high turnover in administrators. So far, we’ve dodged the child sex abuse scandal that recently displaced Penn State’s Graham Spanier, or more recently, Florida A&M’s marching band hazing rituals that left one of its drum majors beaten to death. So our issues, while having the same pattern of resignations and turnover seen elsewhere, aren’t on the same scale of death and rape. Nevertheless, things started looking bad in May 2009, when the Chicago Tribune began printing its “Clout Goes to College” series. The articles revealed years of pressure from University administrators and Illinois politicians to accept well-connected applicants, who may have otherwise been underqualified to attend the University. This shocked an entire nation and led to the resignation of most of the University’s trustees, as well as former President B. Joseph White and former Chancellor Richard Herman. The Tribune and the University continue to grap-

ple, both in state and federal court, over the outcome of student records that may give a clearer picture of who was pulling the strings in the now-passed scandal. After White’s resignation, Stanley Ikenberry, former president, took over his old job in the interim. When Chancellor Herman finally folded, both his and Provost Linda Katehi’s empty posts were taken over. The new board of trustees chose Michael Hogan, a historian and president at the University of Connecticut, to take over permanently. Hogan inherited a position fraught with declining state funds (and rising administrative salaries), and everyone knew the school had some tough years ahead. Few if any at that time, however, expected him to resign before his second year on the job. And for his first year, despite tensions with the University’s faculty senate, it seemed as though he’d make it. But the last academic year started with a bang. In early September, a two-month investigation into falsified class profiles in the College of Law was initiated after an anonymous whistleblower tipped off the University’s ethics office. The culprit, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid Paul Pless, was promptly fired for his manipulation of grade point averages and LSAT scores that largely make up the college’s ranking in the annual U.S. News and World Report. Pless is now a broker for a real estate firm in Bloomington. Meanwhile, the University’s College of Law has dropped 12 highly coveted spots in April’s U.S. News rankings. But that, apparently, didn’t call into question President Michael Hogan’s ability to lead and manage the University, nor that of law school dean Bruce Smith. Nay, it was the centralization of the campuses that began to eat away at Hogan’s short-lived tenure. By April 2011, a leading campus administrator,

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Sally Jackson, had resigned over centralization of authority over information technology between the Urbana, Springfield and Chicago campuses. So it’s not hard to imagine that when his sights turned to enrollment management — the same field that had sparked the 2009 scandal — conversations got heated. These proposals would create more concerted efforts in admissions across the three campuses, as well as some specific proposals, like getting Illinois on the Common Application. Response from faculty was largely negative, saying it would infringe on each campuses unique identity. Such as it was in December 2011, when the University Senates Conference, an advisory board made up of members of the faculty senates from each campus, met to make a recommendation on Hogan’s proposals. Springfield’s representatives, who felt enrollment management could benefit their campus, were in support of the proposal, while Chicago and Urbana representatives sought a unified stance against it. During this time, all members received an email saying that unified stance was to be in vain, signed anonymously as “Senator.” When senates conference member Roy Campbell, a security specialist at the University’s Department of Computer Science, opened the email, he forwarded back to members metadata with the last name of Hogan’s fiercely loyal chief of staff, Lisa Troyer, apparently embedded when the email body was cut-and-pasted from a Microsoft Word document. Troyer resigned the following month, less than two weeks before an external report all but conclusively proved she was the author, though she continued to deny sending the emails. There was uproar, and many blamed Hogan for his apparent failure of “ethical leadership.” StuAffairsNSE2010v2:NewStuEd2010

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Things started to get stickier when emails obtained under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act showed Hogan was pressuring the newly hired Chancellor Phyllis Wise to publicly endorse his enrollment management plan, and even more so when Troyer received a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology, as per her tenure that was granted when she was hired as Hogan’s chief of staff. Letters condemning Hogan and his policies began circulating between chaired faculty, and eventually, more than 100 of the highest ranked faculty began calling for Hogan’s ouster in late February, and again on the ides of March. This came a week after an emergency meeting with the board of trustees, after which he sent a mass email to the University promising to “restore integrity and trust.” But that promise never solidified. Over Spring Break, Hogan decided it was time to call it quits, and the trustees hired Bob Easter, the former interim Chancellor, who had been at that time trying to enjoy retirement. In a display of the greatest optimism, he’s been signed on for the next two years, the same tenure as his ill-fated predecessor. So that’s where we are. Last year was quite a whirlwind, and we’re excited to see what the University of Illinois community can dish out for us this year. Disabled student scholarship funds being funneled into copious amounts of leather-bound books, rich mahogany and pre-Prohibition scotch whiskey to appease corrupt Chicago politicians? The discovery that a shadow multinational corporation is pulling all the strings in a bid for world domination? As a journalist, rampant speculation isn’t my business, but you can’t rule anything out. Only time will tell.

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Preparation vital for international students Many helpful resources available to ease transition to UI, American lifestyle BY CARINA LEE STAFF WRITER

In August, students from all around the world such as China, South Korea and India will officially be the class of 2016. Compared to domestic students, preparation for college before coming to the U.S is greater and needs to be done earlier. Students who are coming straight from their home country will need to make a pre-arrival checklist, which includes receiving an I-20, having a Visa interview for an F-1 Visa and submitting immunization records. Nicole Vernon, assistant director of the Office of International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS) said it is vital for international students to communicate from time to time with the ISSS. “We email all international students throughout the summer,” Vernon said. “They need to be kind of looking out for important updates and check our website for pre-arrival information and what to expect before they check in.”

Vernon added that students are welcome to visit the office with any questions. “Students don’t know that we can answer questions not relating to immigration status,” she said. “It’s important to look at everything you get: It might be information that you would go back and take a look at it again.” First-time international students might not know where to go, but Vernon advises students to explore more and check out the events going on the first few days. Illinois was ranked second in the most recent rankings of the U.S.’s research institutions in number of international students, according to the University’s website. At a university with over 7,000 international students out of over 41,000 students, these students could possibly feel at home but also may find it hard to get used to the American culture. Xin Chen, senior in Engineering, said getting out the comfort zone helps to adjust to a new culture.

“It’s more like in China because I met a lot of Chinese students there. ... It feels more like home,” Chen said. “Make more friends, not only (home-country) friends, but also American friends. Ask for help from professors when you have problems (in class).” Kevin Yau, an international graduate student in LAS, said international students need to have long-term goals to succeed at studying abroad. “Some of the freshmen don’t know what they are doing, and they don’t understand why they are here,” Yau said. “I would advise them to try to find their goal and then study hard to achieve it.” Yau said the earlier international students understand their goals, the more competitive they will be when entering the job market out of school. “If they know what they want as soon as they can, study hard and achieve it during their freshman and sophomore year. That could be a better thing.” he said. “They can grab more chances than other people do.”

Studying in college more than just a night of cramming Advice to help get off on right foot BY HANNAH PROKOP STAFF WRITER

Typical study habits for many college students seem to include all-nighters at the library, last minute cramming sessions and endless cups of coffee. If last minute memorizing, a few hours of sleep and relying on a caffeine buzz worked for you in high school, it may work for you in college, too, but you will probably be better off trying out some different study habits. Unlike high school, there aren’t as many, if any, homework assignments to “cushion” your grade in college. The majority of the time, a few tests and papers will determine your grade — so each one counts. Following a few good study habits may help your grades and help you to have the best freshman year possible.

Don’t wait till the last minute To make sure you stay on top of your studying, start early. You’re less likely to be panicked if you begin studying a week or two in advance, rather than the night before your test. Studying the night before is also a bad idea because midterms and fi nals, especially, cover a lot of information — more than you will be able to memorize and retain for the next day. Breaking up and studying your material in smaller sections will make it less intimidating and easier to remember.

Find your perfect study spot For some, it’s under a tree on the Quad, for others, it’s in an isolated cubicle in the Undergraduate Library (UGL). Test out different places around campus to fi nd your perfect study spot.

Some of the more popular campus libraries — Granger, Main Library, the UGL, ACES — are sure to be packed with students studying, especially around fi nals time. Don’t forget about other places on campus such as lounges in your dorm, the quiet rooms in the Ikenberry Commons and cafes and coffee shops around campus.

Use all available resources Everyone misses a day of class, doesn’t understand a difficult lecture or can’t read their own handwriting from time to time. Use other students in your class as a resource for any questions you have or to fi ll in gaps in your notes. Creating study groups will allow you to get answers to any questions you may have and give you a chance to make friends in your classes. Also, don’t be afraid to go to a professor’s office hours to ask questions or just to clarify material covered in class. It may seem intimidating, but all professors have office hours for a reason — use them.

Remember to relax The best way to become even more stressed and overwhelmed while studying for a test is to push yourself too far. Studying 24 hours a day, seven days a week will only tire you out, make you less focused and cause you to miss out on other opportunities. Everyone needs study breaks. If you’ve been sitting down or staring at a screen for hours, get up and move around. Walk around campus, visit your next-door neighbor or grab something to eat to relieve yourself from studying for an hour or so.

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Creating a password needs both time and creativity MARTY MALONE Contributing writer

f you took my advice from the Campus Navigator 2012 edition and set yourself up a brand new Google Account, first off I say, “Congrats!” It wasn’t too painful, right? You just typed in your desired name, a few other bits of information like your birthday and gender and then chose a password very carefully ... and voila! You were transformed into a functioning member of 21st-century society. Take a step back, though, back to choosing your password. In a rush to set up your account, did you try to make your password “password”? How about “12345”? If you did, you noticed a dialog box popped up and said: “You might as well give us your social security number as well. Oh yeah, and your credit card. If you’ve ever had a different last name, mind if you share that with us too?”

OK, so that wasn’t their exact phrasing, but it is true that Google will not allow easy passwords like that to get by. First off, “password” is a common word, which the company won’t allow. And the same goes for passwords for your University accounts. I won’t begin to discuss the ridiculousness of having to create two different passwords for your NetID and Enterprise accounts, but I do applaud the University for also putting in password safeguards for students. Eight to 12 characters and three different character classes (upper case, lower case and numeric), among other rules, help students create unique passwords to protect all of their important, private information. If you’re keeping track, in this article alone there are now three different accounts to remember passwords for: Google and your two University accounts. What about your Amazon account? And Netfl ix? And iTunes? And those other billion websites that require passwords? You could take the easy way out and use the same password for each, but lately that just doesn’t seem like a viable option anymore. Both LinkedIn and Last.fm had hackers supposedly steal password information from a large percentage of users. If you

have the same password for your LinkedIn and Google Accounts, well there goes all your private information. How the h-e-double-hockeysticks is one supposed to remember all of his or her different, unique passwords? You could take a step back in time and revert to the good, old pen and paper method. Just make sure (1) not to lose it and (2) not to lose it! There are also websites like KeePass and LastPass that let you store all of your different passwords on the web, behind the security of another mega password. Finally, how do you go about making a great password? If “password” and “qwerty” aren’t unique enough, try some of your favorite words — backwards. (It won’t work if your favorite word is racecar, sadly.) Also, trade out “o’s” for zeros, “L’s” for “1’s” and “A’s” for “4’s”. Tr4dE 0ff L0weRcaSe anD C4piTAL LeTterS. Also I may be the only person on earth who hums a little jingle in my head each time I type my password (full disclosure I use the same password for a lot of sites with different little variations) in because in my head it has good, natural rhythm. Whatever. Have fun with it, and just don’t forget it.

Marty is a senior in Media.

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during time at Illinois events around campus like Illinites at the Illini Union or go to Insomniac Perhaps one of the most terrifying Cookies late at night with some of the parts of going off to college is the people she had met in her dorm. thought of going alone, leaving friends Another way that several students behind. In the fi rst weeks on campus, meet their closest friends is by joining meeting new people and starting new clubs and organizations, called Regfriendships will generally be the top istered Student Organizations (RSO). priority of new students. Some will That’s what David McDowell, senior say it is scary being alone, but others in LAS, tried to do on Quad Day. “In the fi rst couple of weeks, I hung are optimistic about the prospect of out with people on my floor, joined a starting a new chapter. The vast majority of new students lot clubs at Quad Day, and probably will make their fi rst friendships right went to five of the 10 clubs that I had inside of their dorms, fi rst by building signed up for,” McDowell said. a relationship with their roommates While in the clubs, he began to and then venturrea lize that ing down the hall he didn’t have to see whom else much in comis around. mon with othStarting to fi nd ers in them, fr iends dow n but that doesn’t the hall is exactmean that othly what Sudeepti ers won’t have Tumuluru, junior more success. in Business, says He admits that to do. When she he wished he started school at wou ld h ave the University, stayed more SUDEEPTI TUMULURU, she only knew one active in his junior in business person on campus. clubs, alluding To meet more peoto the possibilple, she started close to home. ity that he would have made better “I made friends in my dorm fi rst friends if he had participated more. because you will see those people the At the very least he doesn’t regret most,” Tumuluru said. any of the time he spent in his clubs. She also recommended that stuMcDowell ended up meeting his dents keep their doors open because best friends when he joined his frait’s a sign that someone is in the room ternity, which is also another option and ready to meet someone new. for students who are looking for a way “Play some music, and someone will to meet more people. pop their head in,” she said. Commonly, students will make Valentino Elliott, senior in LAS and friends with people they sit next to resident advisor at Lundgren Hall in in class or those with whom they do the Six-Pack, also met several of his a project. To maintain those relationfriends through his dorm. He met ships, students must make an effort to them at the programs that his resi- keep in touch, McDowell said. dent advisors had created. Elliott also “I’ve drifted away from a lot of looked beyond his dorm and started the friends that I have met in classes to go to activities around campus and because if you don’t have the class apartment parties. several times per week, then you don’t Tumuluru, on the other hand, wasn’t see them, and you drift apart,” he said. as comfortable with going to parties At the very least, even if students when she arrived in Champaign her feel they are alone, they share that fi rst semester, nor did she like going same feeling with a majority of others. Being proactive at making friends to many of the fraternities. “I was very sheltered in high school, is essential, Tumuluru said. so putting myself near that much “You have to have the motivation alcohol was not something I was going to make friends,” she said. “Start off to do,” Tumuluru said. slow, you will fi nd some of your very Instead, she would go to other best friends here.” BY RYAN WEBER OPINIONS EDITOR

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piercing. But hey, if you’re daring, then why not opt for a tattoo to symbolize your fi rst year of college? Cross the street ... DIAGONALLY. Green Street is the only place I’ve ever been to that allows pedestrians to cross in this unconventional way. It’s freeing, I tell you, freeing. Try a new type of food. You could go for Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Greek — the options are endless. I highly recommend Cravings. Meander through the aisles at Walgreens. I’ve killed so much time in there, leafi ng through magazines or checking out the latest “As Seen On TV” item or searching for new gum fl avors. When there’s no Target within walking distance, Walgreens is surely the next best thing. Journey to Baskin Robbins. It’s not a well-known fact, but there actually is a BR on the corner of Green and Neil. Just one mile down the block, this place is Green Street’s best-kept secret. Noth i ng c ou ld possibly be better than 31 fl avors of deliciousness. Have a spontaneous dance party on the corner of 6th and Green. Gameday Spirit is right there, and they almost always have music blasting outside. Random dancing is the perfect way to relieve stress, trust me. People watch at Starbucks. If you sit at the little bar by the window, you’ve got the perfect view of the street. Frappy Hour has never been so interesting.

MELANIE STONE Opinions columnist

reen Street is where the magic happens. Okay, okay, so maybe not magic in the literal sense. (Or whatever sense you were thinking of.) But Green Street is defi nitely a hot spot on campus. There’s food, there’s fun, and there are friends — all you could ever want or need is located there. In order to squeeze all of its goodness into one column, I’ve taken the liberty of composing a list for all you incoming freshies: O rd er I r i sh Nachos at Murphy’s Pub. These aren’t your ordinary nachos. Instead of chips, these babies are loaded onto waffle fries. That’s right, waffle fries. The fi rst time my friends and I ordered these, I ate three-fourths of the plate, or approximately 10,000 calories. Get a piercing or a tattoo. The second week of school, one of my friends dragged us to a tattoo parlor. Don’t worry, all she wanted was a little cartilage

No matter who you are, there’s something for everyone on University of Illinois students’ favorite street.

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Located at the north end of campus, Green Street is the heart of Campustown. It is home to a myriad of restaurants take-out places and, of course, bars. (Note: This is especially entertaining on Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day.) Scour the sale racks at Urban Outfitters. Or give yourself an impromptu manicure with the nail polish testers. Or, buy something. Celebrate the end of the week with

some deep dish pizza from Papa Del’s. It’s one of the few sit-down restaurants on Green Street; sometimes, you just want to be served. And the pizza isn’t just good — it’s life-changing. Well, Class of 2016, there you have it. Ten things to do on Green Street.

Come hungry, come bored, come craving pizza. No matter who you are, there’s something for everyone on University of Illinois students’ favorite street.

Melanie is a sophomore in Media.

Alcohol’s not needed for a good time at U of I Eight ideas for new students looking to have fun without consuming alcohol MELANIE STONE Opinions columnist

ep, the rumors are true — University of Illinois students love to get their drink on. In fact, the 2012 Princeton Review ranked our school at No. 11 on the official list of top party schools. For most people, a typical weekend involves shots, “jungle juice” and lots and lots of cheap beer. Most freshmen spend their evenings at frat parties, while others choose to go to the bars on campus. Believe it or not, there are some exceptions to that group. Myself included. Not only was I eighteen for my entire freshman year, but I also stopped drinking second semester. That meant no bars and no alcohol for me. First, allow me to discuss the bar scene. You have to be 19 years old to get in and 21 to drink. This low entry age makes the bars very popular. Places like KAM’S and Joe’s are almost always packed on Friday and Saturday nights. On weeknights, most bars offer specials. Tuesday night is Wine Night at the Clybourne, for

example. Then there’s Country Nite at KAM’S , occasionally complete with a mechanical bull. Needless to say, U of I students hold their bars close to their orange and blue hearts. If you’re not 19, then have no fear. Frat parties or house parties are actually a ton of fun. The music is loud, people are talking or dancing and the Keystone is free (if you’re into that). For those that don’t drink, it’s not always easy to fi nd something to do on a Friday night. But this past semester, I’ve managed to have a blast without a drop of liquor. Here are a few ideas, tested and approved by yours truly: 1. Find friends with cars. Off-campus adventures are the best, even if it’s just a late night drive to Jarling’s Custard Cup or Danville. 2. Pass out water to drunk people. It sounds dumb, but kids coming out of the bars are quite entertaining, trust me, and they’ll certainly appreciate the free water after a night of drinking. 3. Organize a scavenger hunt. My sorority planned one during

Champaign is a small town, and it might not be what you’re used to. There are plenty of things to do; all you have to do is think outside of the box.

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Campus Recreation provides students a variety of ways to stay in shape and compete BY LAURA SHAY STAFF WRITER

For many new students, the school year starts off with a serving of french fries here, a cone of soft-serve there. After a few weeks, however, some might get into the habit of having pizza for dinner every night at the Ikenberry Commons or visiting the Busey Beanery for some late night Oreo cheesecake. Soon enough, many new students begin to notice a little extra padding — and not in their wallets. Somewhere between ordering Insomnia Cookies for delivery to their dorm and hitting up Espresso Royale for a large Polar Cap with whipped cream before class, a large group of students who are new to campus are at risk to gain the infamous “freshman 15.” Living on campus and eating in the dining halls does not have to be a condemnation to an extralarge graduation robe. Many students who live in University Housing are still able to get fit, while being tempted with golden brown tater tots and crumbly raspberry bars, by participating in physical activities. Government guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recommend between one hour and 15 minutes and two and a half hours of aerobic activity a week, depending on the intensity of the aerobic activity. However, it is also recommended that adults perform muscle-strengthening exercises at least two days a week. Those wishing to get back into shape, or who simply miss their gym memberships from back home, can visit either Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) or the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Membership to both facilities is included for all

full-time students who have been assessed the student service fee. Both Campus Recreation facilities contain cardiovascular equipment, weights, indoor running tracks, aquatic areas and gymnasiums. The facilities have “everything (a student) could want” to get into shape, said Erik Riha, assistant director of marketing for Campus Recreation. Students looking to get their heart rates up can choose between treadmills, ellipticals and various other cardio machines. Many machines at both CRCE and ARC have integrated television screens so that users can catch up on their favorite reality shows while exercising and iPod hook-ups can be found on many machines, as well. For those who prefer to pump iron, there are weight machines for isolating muscle groups, anywhere from quadriceps to deltoids. Free weights are also available in both Campus Recreation facilities, ranging from DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTO 2.5 pounds to 120 pounds. For those who are unfamil- Originally opened in 1971, the newly renovated Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) re-opened Aug. 21, 2008. iar with the equipment at ARC or CRCE, Riha recommends a free equipment orientation, or semester-long unlimited use, allowing students Working out on campus does not mean being conwhich can provide students with the knowledge to to take a class once, or as many times as they like. fined to a gym, either. Many students get their exerTeam sports may spark memories of physical cise running outside or walking around campus. properly use the machines or equipment. Personal trainers are also available to customize education classes past, but CRCE and ARC offer Playing outside does not need to be associated workouts and are a good option for those who have both club sports and intramurals for students who with childhood, as sunny days on the quad are not worked out previously, Riha said. enjoy friendly competition without having the time often filled with groups of students tossing around If a machine or weight-based workout is not commitment or required skill level of the Univer- a frisbee or kicking a soccer ball from one student appealing, there are still numerous other ways to sity’s NCAA teams. to another. Club sports offered include women’s basketball, Despite the risks of gaining weight as a new stuexercise both in and out of the gym. Both CRCE and ARC offer group fitness classes, men’s and women’s hockey and even a triathlon dent, there are many ways to work on getting back which include Zumba, cycling and yoga. During the club. into shape, or to maintain a fit body. regular semester, over 70 group fitness classes a Campus Recreation intramurals feature tradiWith hard work and determination, those tootional sports such as basketball and soccer, but tight skinny jeans could be feeling loose before week are offered. Group fitness passes are available for single use also include a Wii Sports tournament. Halloween.

Those wishing to get back into shape, or who simply miss their gym memberships from back home, can visit either Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) or the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC).

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How to maneuver UI’s sprawling campus and C-U area ALISON MARCOTTE Assistant features editor

our college years are a unique time when your social and academic life both exist within the same mile radius. Yet, while everything is seemingly within arm’s length, transportation is still an important daily factor to consider. For instance, consider the following scenarios: Embarking on a trip to your friend’s dorm? Biking or walking are sound options since the dorms are relatively close to each other. Journeying to an 8 a.m. class? You might want to take the bus instead of walking at that godforsaken hour. Returning from a movie in Savoy at 12 a.m.? The buses won’t be running anymore that far away from campus, so you’ll have to take a taxi. When deciding how to travel, consider the following.

Champaign-Urbana MTD Bus Cost to use: Free for all University students, faculty and staff What to bring: You’ll need your i-card to board the bus when you are anywhere off campus, such as the mall or downtown. Where it is accessible: Throughout the University campus, and in the communities of Champaign, Urbana and Savoy. When it is available: Except for major holidays, MTD buses are available every day of the year. There are different bus schedules for six time periods: weekday daytime, weekday night, Saturday daytime, Saturday night, Sunday daytime and Sunday night. Types: Different numbered buses, such as the 22 Illini or the 13 Silver, have unique routes throughout campus. Information about the routes can be found at CUMTD.com. How to know when they are arriving: MTD uses STOPwatch, which tells you when the bus will arrive based on the bus’s GPS location. You can find this information on the computer, on your phone via

text or web or at the bus stops, which have HD monitors displaying arrival times. How to use it: When the bus arrives, check the sign above the front window to make sure it’s the right bus. For example, if you want to get to the Florida Avenue Residence Halls (FAR) or Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls (PAR), you could take the Teal. The sign would say “12 E TEAL; FAR/PAR.” The FAR and PAR dorms, which are across the street from each other, are the last stop of the bus route. If you have a bike, you can load it on the bike rack in front of the bus. When you want to get off the bus, pull the yellow bell cord to request the next stop. To exit through the rear doors, you need to push on the door for it to open. If you’re going to unload your bike, tell the operator you will be doing so. Why to use it: The MTD bus system is the biggest source of motorized transportation on campus. According to the Champaign-Urbana MTD website, there are nearly 100 buses and 15 vans, and they provide over 10 million rides per year. The buses are convenient for getting to class, going to a friend’s dorm or other locations. MTD also provides SafeRides for when you need a safe way at night to get to your destination on or near campus and there is no other option. Key information to know: MTD website: CUMTD.com MTD number to put in TO field when texting the bus stop code: 35890 SafeRides phone number (which can be found on one’s i-card): 217-265-7433

Bike Cost to use: Free! (not including the cost of the bike, helmet and lock) What to bring: Helmet; a sturdy bike lock, such as a U-lock Where you can use it: There are designated bike routes on the streets and sidewalks of the University campus and in Champaign-Urbana. When you can use it: You could ride your bike all year long, but fewer people bike in the winter because of the icy conditions and cold weather. Many students put their bikes in storage to prevent their them from getting weather-damaged. Be cautious when biking at night because of

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Bicyclists and pedestrians all fight for space on the sidewalks lining Wright Street in Champaign near campus. safety reasons. How to use it: Get on bike and pedal! OK, joking aside, there are bike racks around campus where you can lock your bike. Why to use it: In addition to being healthy and ecofriendly, biking is a fast, convenient way to get to destinations around campus, such as class.

Taxi Cost to use: Prices vary depending on distance traveling and which taxi service you are using What to bring: Cash or debit/credit card, and they can be pricey. Where it is accessible: Near the Cham-

paign-Urbana area When it is available: At all times Types: There are many taxi services available in the Champaign-Urbana area. How to access them: Call the phone number that corresponds with your preferred taxi service. Why to use them: Taxis are helpful with getting to places far away from campus, such as the Illini Terminal, if you’re going home for the weekend. They are also helpful with getting back to campus at late hours when the buses stop running.

Walking Cost to do: Free! (except for those styl-

ish shoes you’ll be fashioning) What to bring: A cell phone for safety or in case you are lost Where to do it: All throughout campus Why to do it: Similar to biking, walking is healthy and ecofriendly. Also, walking around campus will help you get more familiar with the campus. When to do it: All year. However, it may be smarter to take the bus during the winter months. It is also advised to go with a friend if walking somewhere at nighttime. Key information to know : SafeWalks Escort Service phone number: 217-333-1216.

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Welcome Week events offer new UI students several free activities, experiences Thursday, Aug. 23 Event: Illini Union Welcome Back Outdoor Concert and Comedy Show When: 9 p.m. concert and 9:30 p.m. comedy show Where: Anniversary Plaza (in front of the Union on the Quad side) for the concert and Courtyard Cafe (inside the Union) for the comedy show Description: The Illini Union is hosting the Boston trio The Dean’s List on the Quad. After, students can venture inside to the Courtyard Cafe see Lee Camp from Comedy Central’s “Fresh Debate.”

Where: The Assembly Hall Description: Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office, 6A Friday, March 2, 2012 several deans and professors will welcome students to the University. Following the convocation, students can enjoy a free lunch at Memorial Stadium.

Where: Illini Union I-rooms Description: New students can volunteer for several different community service projects. There are only 240 available spots available. Sign up at www.odos.illinois.edu/newstudent

Event: Taste of Nevada When: 4 – 6 p.m. The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.c Where: Cultural Centers on Nevada Street Description: The cultural houses and centers of Nevada Street provide students with food, games and music while simultaneously introducing the diversity the University has to offer.

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Event: Illini Union LateNighter When: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Where: Illini Union Description: Several activities and performances will be available to students. The LateNighter is to feature a hypnotist, live music, games and food.

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Event: Illini Union Service First When: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Event: Quad Day When: 12 – 4 p.m. Where: Main Quad Description: Several hundred registered student organizations (RSO) will have booths set up that will line all of the sidewalks of the Quad for students to visit. Generally, RSOs will give out free T-shirts, mugs, pens and other items to students.

Event: Illini Union Board Quad Day Cinema featuring “Hunger Games” When: 9 – 11:30 p.m. Where: Main Quad Description: Students can see the newly released film while sitting with the new friends they have met since they arrived at school. Source: Office of the Dean of Students

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Famous alumni: expect the unexpected Hugh Hefner:

If you don’t know Hef, you’ve probably lived your life under a rock. Hefner is the multimillionaire celeb who started Playboy Enterprises. He graduated from the University with a B.A. in psychology and a double minor in creative writing and art in 1949. Hefner was also a cartoonist for the Daily Illini during his time here. Sounds like the recipe for success.

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he University of Illinois was the launching pad for many of the world’s best and brightest. It’s not a complete listing, but here is a compilation of the most notable alumni that attended this University – some that you know, some that you don’t even know you know.

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Dick Butkus: I bet you’re feeling a little like Simba right now. They’re all mine? Yes, Simba, they’re all yours. Dick Butkus included. Butkus is a former football player for the Chicago Bears and one of the most famous linebackers in NFL history. The football superstar got his start at the University in 1962 before he was later drafted with the third overall pick in 1965 by the Chicago Bears.

Nick Offerman: Ron Swanson — I mean, Nick Offerman — is the actor known for his breakout role in hit NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.” Offerman’s acting career began with his bachelor of fine arts from the University. After that, he went on to co-found a theater company and also work at a variety of others. These theater companies led him to meeting Amy Poehler, who at the time was also buzzing around on the Chicago improv front. The rest is history.

Roger Ebert: Ebert, also a Daily Illini alum who once was a DI editor-in-chief, is one of America’s most popular and respected film critics. He was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer for criticism. Despite his struggles with thyroid cancer stripping him of his voice, Ebert continues writing movie reviews and more. Ebertfest, an annual film festival in Champaign, has taken place in his honor for 14 years.

Edward Adelbert Doisy: Vitamin K mean nothing to you? Think back to days of hiding brussel sprouts under napkins and passing off your broccoli or asparagus to your dog. Edward Doisy is one of two scientists who won a Nobel Prize for discovering the vitamin and its chemical structure. Receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University was the first stop on his educational journey toward that discovery before he received his Ph.D. from Harvard.

Steve Chen: If you’ve ever watched a video of a cat eating with chopsticks or the Evolution of Dance, a man in a red shirt with the most awkward dance moves of the century, or any of the other millions of videos on a little website called YouTube, then you know the work of Steve Chen. Chen is one of the three co-founders of the site and studied computer science at the University.

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This deceased poet, musician and cartoonist was expelled from the University after one year due to poor grades. He attended the Chicago School of Fine Arts and Roosevelt University, but was drafted into the army before he could graduate. Though he died of a heart attack in 1999, his poetry books remain a staple of children’s libraries everywhere.

Khan is a billionaire who owns Flex-n-Gate Corp., an automobile parts manufacturing company, and is also the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He graduated from the University in 1971. This year, he made his way onto Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list.

Using resources, being aware can help result in free food Putting in extra effort to save cash helps offset expensive cost of college tuition By Karen Chen Staff Writer

College tuition is quite expensive itself. Starting college also means the responsibility of feeding yourself. Your mom will not make lunch for you. There’s no fixed lunch hour like high school where you sit down with all other students. Food is expensive. Eating out every day will soon drain your wallet. Though we are always told that there’s no free lunch, free food actually exists.

Attend meetings and orientations At the beginning of the semester, registered student organizations (RSO) are recruiting by holding a lot of meetings and orientations. If you are looking for food, go to the ones with free pizzas, chips, snacks and drinks. Some of the organizations offer free food to attract newcomers. Attending these occasions, you also make new friends and

expand your connections throughout campus. In this case, you may get more free food in the future. Despite that, creating your network is very important.

Take the samples Unfortunately, not that many restaurants give out free samples. But if you see them, don’t feel bad for taking them because they want you to take them. It’s part of their promotional plan. When samples are gone, the restaurant owners will be happy. Jimmy John’s, from time to time, gives out some free samples. Take them. It makes their jobs easier, too. Mia Za’s Cafe has been known to give out some trial pieces. Samples are often given out in the Market Place mall food court in Champaign. There’s usually at least one there. With one hand holding the box and their other hand holding the toothpick with a piece of chicken or beef, saying to you to “try this.” This may just energize your shopping day.

Coupons There are not that many absolute free coupons. But some cou-

pons are good deals, such as “buy a large pizza, get an appetizer free” or “buy an entrée, get dessert free.” Regardless, it still saves you some money. On Quad Day, different coupon books are handed out. You may not use it until you need it. There is no harm of keeping one around the house. One scenario may be that your roommate one day needs a coupon book, and he’s become so thankful and decided to buy you a meal. Who knows what will happen? Simply web search food coupons, you will have a variety of choices. Some are also the freebies you receive at registration. They are usually cereals, coffee or even a bag of gummy bears. They are free.

Go out on dates You will meet a lot of new people. Well, this may be more likely to apply to girls. I blame this on social norms. If a person asks you out, don’t hesitate to say yes. But you can’t always expect this person to pay for your meal. You could get lucky, though. And don’t forget to bring your wallet. College could be cheaper if you start saving money. Saving money on food will be a good start.

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East-central Illinois has plenty of spots to unwind; here’s where to find them Location: 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello Distance from campus: 28 miles Dates open: Daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

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ollege life will keep you plenty busy with academic work, new faces and must-go places around campus, but Champaign-Urbana is also teeming with other attractions if you have an afternoon to kill. The following places offer a little kick from your routine on the University’s campus area.

Curtis Orchard in Champaign Description: This farm-turned-apple-orchard is a popular item on the bucket list for University students. Go apple picking in the fall, or pick your own pumpkins in September or October to celebrate the autumn season in Illinois. Location: 3902 South Duncan Road, Champaign Distance from campus: 6.5 miles Dates open: July 20 to Dec. 20

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Description: The park offers 14 miles of trails to bike, walk, jog or what have you. Its garden scenery lends itself really well to a picnic lunch or a spot for your next date.

Description: The state park was strip-mined for coal, made largely a wasteland until it was transformed into usable land for hiking and camping. Now, you can rent a canoe, go boating, jog or hike the almost 35 miles of trails. Location: 10906 Kickapoo Park Road, Oakwood Distance from campus: 29 miles Dates open: Daily

The Art Theater in Champaign Description: The independent movie theater is located at the heart of downtown Champaign, showing an eclectic mix of movies. Often, an audience member is called up to give a two-minute spiel about the movie right before its showing, so if you want a different movie-going experience, the Art is that place. Location: 126 W. Church St., Champaign Distance from campus: 1.5 miles Dates open: Year-round, but check its schedule online to check out what’s playing when at thecuart. com/schedule.cfm.

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Romance in C-U: date spots on and off campus A few friendly suggestions of locations for a romantic night out on the town Destihl

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t happens: you step on campus, you meet a nice girl or boy, you fall for them, and soon you’re one half of an amazing dating unit. Besides movie nights and awfully awkward couple nicknames, one popular “couple activity” is eating out at a fairly nice restaurant. Luckily, the C-U area has multiple date-worthy spots.

Radio Maria Radio Maria has been the top contender for the Best of CU’s “Best Date Spot” for a long time standing. And for good reason — the location at 119 N. Walnut St. in Champaign frequently has the perfect candles for “mood lighting,” as well as a romantically artistic décor. Also, Radio Maria is home to some of the best tapas in the Champaign-Urbana area. From grilled shrimp tapas to vegetarian paella, you can grab your date and eat inside, tucked away in a cozy corner booth, sharing the small plates of Spanish cuisine. As a bonus, the restaurant also hosts a Salsa Night from 10:30 p.m. till 2 a.m. on Saturdays, so if you and your significant other are feeling adventurous and want to dance, you have that option.

Located on 301 N. Neil Street in downtown Champaign, Destihl is the city’s top gastrobrewpub restaurant. The atmosphere, from the classic stone walls to the sophisticated layout, makes up a perfect, albeit pricey, date ambience. I don’t really know how to exactly describe Destihl’s cuisine (after all, “gastrobrewpub” covers everything from beer-battered asparagus to Dijon chicken to double pale ale), but all I can say is all of their dishes are wonderful. I’ve only eaten there twice, and I still constantly have dreams about their appetizers list. Also, if you’re of age, their wine and beers are excellent, especially because they brew their own beer.

Sushi Rock A constant pain for University students is the trek of eating somewhere off campus, and while the first two places are great date spots, they have the disadvantage of being 10 minutes away from the heart of campus — by bus. For somewhere a little closer, try Sushi Rock, a sushi house right on 621 E. Green Street. The restaurant is a cozy, nice-sized space with the perfect dim lighting and close seating. The sushi is nicely priced, and there are a ton of options to choose from, especially the variety plates that cost around $10-15. Plus, going on a sushi-themed date is awesome for easy food-swapping action.

Tolu is a senior in Media.

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To outsiders, the Champaign-Urbana area might seem like a stereotypical small town. A town full of pickup trucks, flannel shirts and where the most exciting activities for “youngsters” include Wal-Mart, cow tipping or the local Dairy Queen. Despite the occasional cow sighting or the University’s obsession with the Morrow Plots, Champaign-Urbana offers a wealth of venues and events for music and theater. Whether it’s going to a blues night at Cowboy Monkey in downtown Champaign or seeing a play at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, there are many opportunities for cultural stimulation both on and off campus.

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While many incoming students will want to spend much of their time exploring and getting to know campus and everything it has to offer, they should also know that there is just as much to explore outside of the University’s boundaries in Champaign and Urbana’s downtown districts. Do not let their apparent distance from campus scare you; downtown Champaign is a mere 10-minute walk from Green Street and Urbana’s downtown can easily be reached by simply hopping on board the Champaign-Urbana MTD’s Green Line. Every student needs an escape from time to time, so take a trip to one of the downtowns and see what else this town has to offer.

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Champaign Downtown Champaign is only footsteps away from the Illinois Terminal, the transportation hub where several MTD buses make a stop along their routes. Champaign can also easily be reached by going north from Green Street along Neil Street. When midterms roll around and you are desperately looking for coffee, Champaign has you covered. While it does not offer an Espresso Royale, it does offer unique coffee shops to fuel you late into the night, such as Aroma Cafe, Cafe Kopi, and Pekara Bakery and Bistro. If you would rather stay up late into the night for more exciting reasons, Champaign also offers plenty of bars and nightlife. There are low-key, sit-down bars such as Quality or Blind Pig, which brews its own beer on-site and offers a robust list of others. If you are looking for a different kind of nighttime vibe, Soma Ultralounge or Boltini Lounge could be for you. Of course any night in Champaign should begin with a good meal from one of its many restaurants. The majority of Champaign-Urbana’s more upscale restaurants are located in downtown Champaign, with faithful standbys Bacaro, Escobar’s, Farren’s Pub and Eatery, Kofusion, Seven Saints and Radio Maria, which also offers salsa dancing and a nice brunch to take the parents to. There is also the recently overhauled Carmon’s Bistro and the newer additions Destihl and Big Grove Tavern. There are also many music venues such as Mike ‘N’ Molly’s, Cowboy Monkey, Memphis on Main and The Highdive, your best bet in Champaign for seeing your favorite local band opening for your favorite touring band.

Urbana Don’t be fooled into thinking Champaign has all the fun, though. There is a reason it is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, after all. Urbana’s downtown area may be small, but it packs a lot of fun. The heart of Urbana’s downtown is on a stretch of Main Street, a continuation of Springfield Avenue in Champaign, with more to offer along Race Street and Broadway Avenue. Urbana offers what is often cited as the best barbecue in town with Black Dog Smoke and Ale House as well as one of the best breakfasts, and milkshakes, at Courier Cafe. Other dinner spots include Siam Terrace and Crane Alley, which serves dinner late into the night and doubles as a late-night

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haunt complete with a large beer and spirits menu. For night owls looking for live music, The Iron Post is just around the corner. Urbana’s public library is also nearby, which is a good place to study in a quiet environment while being just far enough off campus to feel like you are getting away from it all. Across the street from the library is Urbana’s Lincoln Square mall. It has many arts and art supply stores as well as the always-expanding Common Ground Food Co-Op, which offers fresh local vegetables, organic foods and a multitude of grains, spices and other hard-to-find ingredients. In the southeast corner of the mall’s parking lot on Saturday mornings during the summer and fall months is the Market at the Square, Urbana’s farmers market. This includes many crafts, vegetables, meats and cheeses vendors, as well as live music from several acts young and old. Market visitors can eat their breakfast while they shop for a week’s worth at the same time.

Professionals may get paid to perform, but there are a large number of equally talented students on campus. Various student groups, including registered student organizations (RSO) and those studying performing arts, host concerts, plays and other events wellattended by the Illini community. The University’s dance, music and theater departments, for example, are well known throughout the country and offer concentrations in areas such as design and production and music education. Throughout the year, the departments showcase students in recitals and professional caliber productions. The School of Music’s Opera program puts on its largest productions every year in the Tryon Festival Theatre inside of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. With a spacious stage and seating for close to 1,000 audience members, the Festival Theatre is the second-largest space that the Center boasts and sees a number of ballets, musicals and ensembles each year. For those interested in choral music, The Other Guys is one of several student groups that host performances. Founded in 1968, The Other Guys is an octet a cappella group formed from the University’s Varsity Men’s Glee Club. Decked out in blue cardigans with a University’s signature orange “I,” the group harmonizes to classic and modern tunes while infusing comical expressions, choreography and stories into every aspect. “We’re the only a cappella group on campus that doesn’t use vocal percussion ... we also try to incorporate a lot of comedy into our shows,” said Rodrigo Anzures, junior in LAS and business manager for The Other Guys. “We literally lock ourselves in a room for an hour or two until we think of funny enough jokes and dancing.” With close to 20 hours of rehearsal each week and 100 performances per year, The Other Guys offer enjoyable and high quality shows. Among the other a cappella groups on campus are The Xtension Chords and The Girls Next Door.

Campustown Attending a great concert in ChampaignUrbana can be as easy as walking to the Quad. Several venues right on campus host great music and entertainment including big name acts like Drake or Jason Aldean, as well as local performers. While the Assembly Hall and Canopy Club

may be two of the most popular campus venues, Foellinger Auditorium should not be overlooked as a place to go because it can hold more than just an economics lecture. The dome-shaped auditorium is the venue primarily used by Star Course, a student-operated, live concert organization that brings various acts to campus. The organization puts on a minimum of three big shows each year that range from indie rock groups to superstar hip-hop artists. Recent past acts include Janelle Monae, Jeff Tweedy and Lupe Fiasco. Former senior manager for Star Course, Nick Bethune, said Foellinger’s great acoustics, “old school feel” and intimate setup make it a great venue with shows you can’t miss. Another entertainment center right in the heart of campus is the Illini Union. Directly opposite Foellinger across the Quad, the Union is home to study rooms, a food court and many halls for organizations to meet. The Union also houses the Illini Union Board, a group of students dedicated to providing the campus with events including comedy shows, guest lecturers and musicals. One of the most popular series of events for the IUB is Illinites. Illinites take place once a month and have themes such as “I Spy” and March Madness. Through the years, Illinites have featured flame-throwers, tarot card readers and laser tag. These offer a great alternative for those who are too young for the bars or want to stay clear of alcohol-prone environments.

Off campus Those seeking to branch out into the downtown Urbana and Champaign areas will find bars, art galleries and old theatres with diverse types of entertainment. The C-U Folk and Roots Festival is a yearly event that showcases local and outside folk artists at various venues across the area. Brenda Koenig, Chair of the C-U Folk and Roots said she and her team decided to put the festival together in order to attract more “traditional” musicians to the area and to promote the musicality and culture of the folk and roots genre. “We didn’t want it to be just another music festival, we wanted it to be a way to showcase our local organizations and artists,” she said. “You might come and hear a band and then go to one of our free workshops or lessons. We really wanted it to be a hands on type of festival.” Coming up on its fifth year, the festival has a number of events from jam sessions around campfires to “story telling” at the Urbana Free Library. Theater lovers can relax at one of the shows performed by the Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company. The group was founded in 1991 to preserve Champaign’s historic Virginia Theatre. Though performances originally took place there, the group moved on to the Parkland College Theater. According to the company’s managing director, Michael Galloway, auditions for the shows’ actors and directors are open to the public. This year’s season will feature “awardwinners” and popular shows that have won awards throughout the years. This series includes “The Producers,” “Legally Blonde,” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The company offers individual student tickets at a reduced rate of $12 or season tickets for $35.

Thrift stores offer unique, vintage choices not found at other local businesses Downtown stores offer old-school clothes for fashion, theme parties By Kyle Milnamow Staff Writer

At the University, clothing stores don’t just range from big name stores like J.C. Penney and Macy’s at the mall. Instead, there are cheaper options for incoming students looking for a vintage look. Located in downtown Champaign are two “vintage” thrift stores, Dandelion Vintage & Used Clothing and Carrie’s Antiques & Jewelry, that offer clothes for everyday occasions to theater companies or customers. Carrie’s has been in the Champaign

area for 27 years. Originally, it started in Mattoon, Ill., south of Champaign. Much of the business began with trading before Carrie Homann, owner of Carrie’s, said it opened its own shop in Champaign. How they get business is a little unique. Though many businesses in the area will reach out to incoming freshmen to get attention, Homann said it is the opposite for them. “Most people seek us out, people that are interested in vintage clothing,” Homann said. “Either you like us or you don’t. And most people that are into it will seek out the businesses that deal in it.” Getting customers has been changing for Carrie’s. Though they deal with more Chicago customers now, dealing in trade shows up north, the number of students has

changed. “We don’t get a lot of students as we used to years and years ago,” Homann said. “But we do a lot of theater. In all the areas around. “ Though downtown can be a distance away from campus, graduate students often enjoy the downtown and will seek out such places. Also, a short bus ride can get you to these thrift stores. Those aren’t the only ones in the areas. Right off Prospect Avenue is a Goodwill store that offers more than just vintage clothing, but also anything from books to furniture. “Though I usually go outside of downtown to get my clothes, I enjoy the thrift stores in downtown,” said Kait Johnson, senior in FAA. “Whether it’s just for a new look or a theme party I am going to, thrift stores can get it done.”

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ow to do laundry. Useless knowledge acquired in Gen-Ed classes. The balance between your social life and your school life. These are all things you will hopefully learn during your first year at the University. But perhaps the most important thing you’ll learn is how to be cheap. To speed up the process, learn to spend little more than $3 on eating out, but still be satisfied.

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Doodles: $1-$5 A delicious spin on the college staple. Doodles offers souped-up ramen noodles, which includes your choice of meat and a variety of vegetables. Even the plain Top Ramen tastes much better than the brick you buy at Walmart.

Second Story Pizza: $2.25 Second Story is the infamous late-night pizza slice spot. And for under $3, at least you won’t feel guilty about your wallet. Firehaus: $3 Tuesdays at Firehaus: You can get a three-dollar cheeseburger and chips with the purchase of any beverage. Kofusion: $1-$10 Cheap sushi might be every college student’s dream. Every Sunday and Monday night, Kofusion, located in downtown Champaign, offers a special sushi menu for a dollar per piece. Pick and choose, or splurge on the sampler: 10 pieces for $10. Maize Mexican Grill: $3 I’m reluctant to share this one because, although its crowded tables and small location may intimidate you, it’s one of Champaign’s hidden treasures. Maize is authentic Mexican food in the form of

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Lesser-known campus offers historic, beautiful locations After being on campus for a while, new students will be able to navigate their way around. However, it might take longer to hear about places that are completely unique to the University. Here is a list of five places for Illini to the know:

in a large, grassy area known as the arboretum. The Japan House offers classes and students can participate in tea ceremonies by appointment. In the yard next to the house stands a garden with benches to sit on and a few small manmade ponds. Hang out in the evening and listen to bullfrogs!

1. The Japanese House and Gardens, University Arboretum. The Japan House is a small white building with brown paneling just south of the Pennsylvania and Florida Avenue Residence Halls (2000 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana). It sits with-

2. Allerton Park and Retreat Center. When Robert Henry Allerton, son and heir of First National Bank of Chicago’s founder Samuel Allerton, passed away in 1946, he left his 1,500-acre estate, “The Farms,” to the University. Located in Monticello, Ill., the estate

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is a manageable car ride away. Allerton Park contains an Englishstyle mansion, hiking trails and an incredible collection of outdoor sculptures — a legacy of Allerton’s passion for collecting art.

3. The Sousa Archives, Center for American Music. The University of Illinois Bands had a true friend and supporter in John Phillips Sousa (1854-1932) who donated the largest archive of original Sousa music to the University Bands. Unique to Illinois, Sousa wrote the “U of I March” in 1929. His collection is now located in the University’s main

library. Aside from music, the collection contains personal papers, photographs, one of Sousa’s batons, and his music stand and podium.

4. Altgeld Tower, The University Chime. Installed in 1920 , the University Chime was a gift from the classes of 1914-21 and the U.S. School of Military Aeronautics. In the tower, there is a small room that houses the carillon, which are chromatically tuned bells played from a keyboard constructed of large wooden “pump handle” levers. Tours are given of the tower Monday

through Friday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. during the school year.

5. Mumford House, South Quad. 1403 W. Lorado Taft Dr. Built in 1870, Mumford House is the oldest structure on campus. Its design is based on a model farmhouse and was meant to serve as a structure for the University’s experimental farm. The experimental farm covered the majority of the South Quad, and now, the Mumford House and the Morrow Plots are the farm’s only remnants. The farmhouse is named after former Dean of Agriculture, Herbert W. Mumford, and is currently on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dear Fighting Illini Students, On behalf of the entire Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, I would like to welcome you back to campus for the beginning of another great school year. I am very excited to see what 201213 holds after the success we experienced in my fi rst season at Illinois, especially with the way we fi nished strong with an NCAA championship in men’s gymnastics, a men’s golf individual NCAA champion and three NCAA titles on the track. And who can forget the volleyball team’s incredible run to the NCAA championship match, the soccer team’s Big Ten Tournament championship, the fourth straight Big Ten titles for the men’s gymnastics and men’s golf teams or the men’s tennis team’s Big Ten Tournament title and run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament? One thing I noticed early in my fi rst few Illini home events was the incredible student support our teams receive. Whether it’s fi lling up the north end zone stands at Memorial Stadium, packing the floor seating at the Assembly Hall, stuffi ng Huff Hall or taking in a baseball game at Illinois Field, Illinois students truly are diehard Fighting Illini fans. I thank you for that devotion, and I want to encourage you to continue cheering on our teams. You provide a great homefield and home-court advantage for our teams, and we greatly appreciate it. We would not have been able to achieve the great things that we have in recent years without you. As a new year begins, I hope to see more and more of you at our events and around campus. A vibrant and engaged student body is key to a university’s success both in the classroom and on the playing field, and that is exactly what we have at Illinois. With the energy and enthusiasm that Tim Beckman and his staff have instilled in the football program and the focused intensity that John Groce has brought to the men’s basketball team, I hope you will once again fi ll Memorial Stadium and the Assembly Hall. But don’t forget about head coach Matt Bollant’s women’s basketball team; he went 148-19 at Green Bay and lost only five conference games in five years. I have the utmost confidence that he will bring that success to our program soon. And if you haven’t been to a volleyball or soccer match, a wrestling dual meet, a track meet or a softball game, why not? The high caliber of those teams — along with all of our squads — is something to be experienced during your time on campus.

I enjoyed meeting a number of fans at our home events last year and am looking forward to it again in 2012-13. Thank you for your support, and I’ll see you at the game! Regards, MIKE THOMAS, Director of Athletics

READY TO BE AN ILLINI FAN? Men’s Cross-Country Head coach: Gavin Kennedy Home course: Arboretum Note: The Illini did see some improvement with a new coach, sending two runners to the NCAA Championships. But the need to excel in conference meets to make headlines.

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Head coach: Brad Dancer Plays at: Atkins Tennis Center 2011-12 record: 19-8, 8-3 Big Ten, Big Ten Champions Note: Led by seniors Roy Kalmanovich and Dennis Nevolo, the Illini overtook the Buckeyes for the Big Ten Championship. With an impressive recruiting class, the Orange and Blue should compete in the next few years.

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Men’s Gymnastics Head coach: Justin Spring Plays at: Huff Hall 2011-12 record: National champions, fourth straight Big Ten championship Note: A magical journey ended with the program’s first national championship in 23 years, picking up a Big Ten title and several individual championships. Sophomore C.J. Maestas will lead the Illini into next season.

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Head coach: Renee Slone Note: The team finished fifth at the Big Ten in addition to receiving an at-large bid to the regionals. With a strong senior class leaving, the younger players will need to step up to fill the open slots.

Women’s Tennis Head coach: Michelle Dasso Plays at: Atkins Tennis Center 2011-12 record: 18-7, 10-3 Big Ten Note: Illinois recorded some key wins against top competition early in the season. However, it met its match at the Big Ten Championships against Michigan. With the team’s singles wins leader, Melissa Kopinski, back next year, the team has the chance to take the conference by storm.

Women’s Cross-country Head coach: Jeremy Rasmussen Home course: UI Arboretum Note: A last-place finish at the Big Ten Championships says it all. But on the bright side, the Illini will return their entire roster from last season in addition to a recruiting class that coach Jeremy Rasmussen is excited about.

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Head coach: Janet Rayfield Plays at: Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium 2011-12 record: 17-5-2, 8-2-1 Big Ten, Big Ten champions Note: The 2011-12 season was the best for the Illini in program history, winning 17 games for the first time and a Big Ten Championship. Rising star and junior Vanessa DiBernardo will be the player to watch, as she will be looked upon to carry this team to the next level.

Volleyball Head coach: Kevin Hambly Plays at: Huff Hall 2011-12 record: 32-5, 16-4 Big Ten, national runnerup Note: Huff Hall was buzzing this year as the Colleen Ward-led Illini climbed to the No. 1 ranking midseason. However, they came up short in the title match against UCLA. Liz McMahon, along with several new recruits, makes this team one to watch come fall.

Men’s Golf Head coach: Mike Small 2011-12 record: Fourth straight Big Ten championship Note: The program has produced individual national champions two of the past three years, with junior Thomas Pieters winning in 2012. The future looks bright for the program.

Women’s Gymnastics Head coach: Kim Landrus Plays at: Huff Hall Note: NCAA qualifier Alina Weinstein and senior Kelsey Joannides led the way for the Illini this year, but it was not enough to reach nationals as a team. The Illini will look to qualify for NCAAs with a returning Weinstein hoping to bring her team to nationals.

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Head coach: Matt Bollant Plays at: The Assembly Hall 2011-12 record: 11-19, 5-11 Big Ten Note: Head coach Jolette Law was fired after another losing season for the program, opening the door for Matt Bollant, who posted a 148-19 record at Wisconsin–Green Bay. He has said he will stress fundamentals next year to a group looking to rebound from a subpar campaign.

Head coach: Mike Turk Home course: Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium Note: Senior Andrew Riley was the team’s most valuable player, winning the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles at the NCAA Championship meet. With Riley graduated, the team must rely heavily upon its younger athletes to compete for the Big Ten crown.

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Men’s Basketball Head coach: John Groce Plays at: The Assembly Hall 2011-12 record: 17-15, 6-12 Big Ten Note: After winning 10 straight to start the season, it looked like the Illini could make some national noise. But it only went downhill from there, leading to the firing of Bruce Weber. Groce will not be judged this year but in the following years as his recruiting skills will be vital to the health of the program.

Head coach: Terri Sullivan Plays at: Eichelberger Field 2011-12 record: 27-26, 10-14 Big Ten Note: A roller-coaster season ended with Northwestern sweeping the Illini at the end of the season. Next year this team can only go as far as its lineup takes it. And it needs to begin with success in early tournaments in February and March.

Baseball Head coach: Dan Hartleb Plays at: Illinois Field 2011-12 record: 28-25, 11-13 Big Ten Note: The Illini were edged out of the Big Ten Tournament after an up-and-down season. The next season mainly depends on trying to find consistency in the offense. If they can do that, they’ll be in Big Ten contention.

Football Head coach: Tim Beckman Plays at: Memorial Stadium 2011-12 record: 7-6, 2-6 Big Ten Note: The Illini are coming off a historic season, one that saw the team losing six consecutive games after winning the first six. All eyes will be on new coach Tim Beckman and his energetic personality. Compiled by Darshan Patel.

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Illini Pride: Great way to experience University athletics BY SAMANTHA KIESEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Road trips, meeting players and having some of the best seats are just a few perks of being a part of the registered student organization (RSO), Illini Pride. Illini Pride is the biggest RSO on campus, averaging around 3,000 members. These members represent the student section for all athletic events. The most popular groups include Block I for football and Orange Krush for men’s basketball. President and senior in engineering, Daniel Borup said it is unlike any RSO on campus. “There is no other experience like it,” Borup said. “As an incoming freshman it’s a great way to be a part of the Illini Pride. There’s nothing else like it at Illinois.” Other than Block I and Orange Krush, Illini Pride consists of groups like the Spike Squad (volleyball), Grounds Crew (baseball), Flip Crew (gymnastics), Blue Crew (women’s basketball), Hot Shots (soccer) and six others. Borup said Illini Pride is very excited about Block I this year because of the new head football coach, Tim Beckman. Kasandra Dalessandro, senior in ACES and vice president of Block I, said she met with Beckman at the end of the spring semester to plan events for the upcoming fall. “He seems really into combining the students and the community with the team and to really be an Illini family,” Dalessandro said. Some of those events include a kick-off party the fi rst Thursday after school starts, where members will learn game day procedure but also get a chance to ask Beckman and players questions about the season. Dalessandro said one of

their goals this year is to build a relationship between players and students. One of the biggest events for both Block I and Orange Krush is the road-trip game. This year, Block I will go to the Ohio State game on Nov. 3. To go on the road trip, members have to record road trip points and the people with the most points are able to go. Attending other sporting events, like soccer or volleyball, earns people points. Orange Krush also has a road trip, but the game they attend is not released until January or February. When Orange Krush members go, they wear the other teams colors until revealing the orange and blue right before tip off. “I didn’t know what to expect on my first road trip, but there is such a sense of pride when you finally take off the opposing teams colors and have the Illini colors underneath,” said Vice President of Orange Krush McKennon Biers, junior in Business. “And just showing the fans and the other school that you care enough to make the trip is just great.” Orange Krush serves two purposes. It is the student section for the men’s basketball team that has access to floor seats, but it is also the Orange Krush Foundation. The foundation made $180,000 last season, which was given to 163 local and national charities, McKennon said. To be a member of Orange Krush, you must raise money that goes toward the foundation. One of the most up-and-coming student sections is the Spike Squad for the volleyball team that just went to the national championship game this past season. “For the smaller sports, I think people should really get involved in Spike Squad,” Dalessandro said. “I mean it’s so much fun. It’s such high energy. You’re right there, and you’re really able to connect with the volleyball players. I actually became friends with a

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The story behind mascot Chief Illiniwek: from beginning to controversial ending BY STEVEN VAZQUEZ STAFF WRITER

Although the tradition of the Chief came to an end in 2007 , there is no question that it left a mark that will last forever at the University. As a matter of fact, our athletic teams still remain the Fighting Illini, as the University continues its search for a new mascot. Here is a brief history of Chief Illiniwek and how the tradition eventually was extinguished.

The Beginning The idea of having a Native American war dance during the halftime of a football game was thought of in 1926 by assistant director of bands Ray Dvorak, according to the Chief Illiniwek Dialogue Report on the University website. Illiniwek comes from the loose confederation of Algonquin tribes, which once lived in this very region of the state. The French ended up changing to ending from “wek” to “ois” for the naming of the state. The meaning of Illiniwek is “they are men.” It is believed that former football head coach Robert Zuppke called the University’s symbol Chief Illiniwek, and so the name stuck. Lester Leutwiler was a student at the time when all of this was coming together and he had an interest in Indian tradition, so he was the

first to dance as the Chief during the halftime of the Illinois at Pennsylvania football game in 1926. The next Chief, Webber Borchers, wanted to appear in an authentic American Indian-made ensemble, so he initiated a campaign to replace the outfit with something authentic. His efforts came during the depression, so he was only able to raise $15. Fortunately, a Champaign merchant reached out to fund the rest and Borchers ventured to Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, where three Sioux women made the suit. The first authentically made Chief outfit debuted on Nov. 8, 1930, at Yankees Stadium, where Illinois faced Army for the seventh game of the football season. The Chief Illiniwek costume changed a total of five times after that, and it was always authentically created.

The Controversy According to the Chief Illiniwek Dialogue Report, the first signs of disapproval for the Chief as a mascot were brought to the University’s attention in 1975 . A few members from the citizens for the American Indian Movement voiced their protests in the 1975 Illio. They had a few reasons for this dissatisfaction, stating that the Chief tradition was “a mockery of Indian customs” and that it was disrespectful to Indians because “the idea of symbols from

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The End On Feb. 16, 2007, the University announced that it would be ending the Chief tradition and any other related Native American imagery associated with it. The announcement came as a result of sanctions imposed on the University resulting from an NCAA policy announced in August 2005 against the use of Native American imagery the NCAA deemed “hostile or abusive.” The sanctions banned the University from hosting postseason competitions. On Feb. 21, 2007, in the final game of the men’s basketball regular season, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Assembly Hall, the 80-year tradition came to an end and Chief Illiniwek danced for the final time at a University sporting event.

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or once I get to put on my Mel Kiper, Jr. or Todd McShay hat and grade players. I promise I will try hold back using the term “physical prowess.” If only all the Illini athletes convened for a massive combine and did all the drills for us all to see. Oh well, I guess you can’t have everything. Expect big seasons for these Illini:

Football, senior

Whitney Mercilus garnered all the attention last season, leading the nation in sacks. Akeem Spence attracted a regular double-team at defensive tackle. This was the perfect scenario for Buchanan to get comfortable as the bandit last season in Vic Koenning’s defense, which landed him a Second-team All-Big Ten selection. While a new system is being put in place, Buchanan’s position will remain unchanged aside from the title. He will still be able to use his length and quickness to his advantage, as he did in the spring game back in April. Look for him to anchor the defensive line along with Spence and Glenn Foster and attract some first-round NFL Draft attention.

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Brown had against Northwestern, this Memphis, Tenn., native made huge strides in his sophomore campaign. He led the Big Ten in tackles-for-loss (14.5) and second in tackles per conference game (11.9). He has an incredible motor and sense for the ball. Life may have been easier for him last season, coming in behind the pass rush of Mercilus and Buchanan, but his high football IQ should have him poised for a season where he could be considering foregoing his senior year.

Spending your freshman year under the wing of two All-Americans is a pretty canny luxury, if you ask me. Now, McMahon has a chance to lead the Illini’s front line as they chase a consecutive trip to the Final Four. McMahon quickly asserted herself into the Illini’s rotation and played a huge part in their tournament run to San Antonio. Expect a ton of happy dances from her and “Bernies” (McMahon’s kill celebration) from the bench this year.

Illini Women’s Basketball This should not be just one athlete. This should be an entire team breaking out. Matt Bollant was the best hire in the “Year of Mike Thomas,” and for good reasons. Bollant had Wisconsin-Green Bay with backto-back 30-win seasons and as high as a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament. He had transformed them into the Butler of the women’s Horizon League. His ability to teach fundamentals should really turn the culture of this team around. Karisma Penn has All-American potential. Combined with Kersten Magrum, and the Illini may just be sporting one of the best frontcourts in the Big Ten. Adrienne GodBold is someone you can rely on for anything. And I mean, anything. Ivory Crawford and Alexis Smith showed promise for the future backcourt, and Detroit native Amber Moore gets buckets like Rip Hamilton did in his prime for the Pistons. If it all comes together for this squad, they could win around 20 games and be flirting with the NCAA tournament.

Bruno Abdelnour Tennis, senior

The departures of Dennis Nevolo and Roy Kalmanovich are big for the Illini. But head coach Brad Dancer did lock up the No. 6 recruiting class in the nation, and this is now Bruno Abdelnour’s team. Abdelnour’s clutch performance over Auburn sent Illinois to the Sweet 16 last season. His 14-8 record in singles in the Big Ten helped the Illini to their first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005. The title of Academic AllBig Ten performer speaks for itself in the case of Abdelnour. He is one of the smarter players on the court in the Big Ten, as well as in the classroom. Study hard, kids.

Campus sports offer non-D-I opportunities BY MELISSA MCCABE

Your last (insert sport) banquet has come and gone. You’ve bid a bittersweet farewell to your teammates and coaches and you’re ready to head off to college to continue playing (insert sport). Except the University of Illinois, your new home for the next four years, is a Division I school, which means that if you weren’t lucky enough to be blessed by the gods of athleticism, or at the very least extraordinary DNA, chances are you won’t be seeing much action on the (insert athletic facility). However, just because you might not be your high school’s volleyball star or the next big thing in football doesn’t mean you have to hang up your baseball mitt or banish your cleats to the attic just yet. There are plenty of ways for former high school athletes or people who just want to get some exercise to play sports at a D-I school. There are over 1,000 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus, and a number of them are dedicated to a wide variety of sports. In addition to staying in shape, joining a club sport is also a great way to meet people outside of your dorm and classes. Danielle Saubert, senior in ACES and member of the crew, or rowing, team said her teammates are her favorite part of rowing because of their camaraderie and how they have become a family. Worried about balancing practice, classes and a social life? No problem. Madeline Urban, junior in LAS and member of the water polo team, was juggling 18 credit hours, practice and a few other extracurricular activities one semester. She wasn’t sure she could continue playing, but her team was really understanding about her missing practice so that she could fi nish her homework. “They explained that its a club sport and it’s much more relaxed than any varsity sport,” Urban said. “So I kept playing and just really had to make good use of my time to do homework and go into office hours.” Saubert, however, says that crew actually helped her in that regard. “I think that rowing, given that practices are held ... in the morning, has actually improved my time management,” Saubert said, “It has made getting enough sleep essential and fitness a priority in my daily life.” Don’t want to commit to that much time? Grab a bunch of friends and form an intramural team. Intramural sports are organized by Campus Recreation. There are 15 different sports offered throughout the year, ranging from basketball to badminton. They generally only require a few hours of your time a week, so it’s easy to fit in with a busy class or work schedule. Finally, there’s always the good old-fashioned pickup game. Bored on a Saturday afternoon? Knock on your neighbors’ doors and see if anyone is up to toss the disk and play some Ultimate. You and your friends spend class periods discussing soccer? Pick a time and invite the rest of the class for a late-night game on the South Quad. Like everything else in college, playing sports and getting exercise is what you make it.

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