SEMESTER IN REVIEW
THE DAILY ILLINI
MONDAY December 17, 2018
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Vol. 148 Issue 31
Top five moments from Fall 2018 BY KAREN LIU NEWS EDITOR
The Fall 2018 semester is coming to an end. Before students switch gears to enjoy the holidays and winter break with family and friends, it is time to look back on the most memorable events that happened on campus over the past semester.
BERCHAM KAMBER THE DAILY ILLINI
Former President of the United States Barack Obama speaks on campus urging students to participate in the midterm elections on Sept. 7. Obama also made a surprise visit to Caffe Paradiso after his speech in Foellinger Auditorium.
Obama speaks to UI System students
Former President Barack Obama made an appearance on campus to receive the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government on Sept. 7. As part of his trip to the University, Obama gave a speech to students
at Foellinger Auditorium. Fewer than 1,300 students were randomly selected out of a pool of over 22,600. The speech was live-streamed online for those who could not be there in person.
During his speech, Obama addressed issues regarding the current administration, discussed the consequences of “sitting on the sidelines” and urged students to vote in the 2018 midterm elections.
After the speech, Obama also made a surprise visit to Caffe Paradiso — a local coffee shop — and interacted with owners and patrons before leaving with an order of black tea and tiramisu.
Campus bar turnover As students returned to school from summer break, some were surprised by the closing of The Clybourne and Firehaus, two popular campus bars located on Sixth Street. A 17-story high-rise will take over the space, with upper levels used as residential space and first floors as a commercial area. Former owner of the two bars, Scott Cochrane, said the beloved traditions of
the two bars will be incorporated into KAM’s, another campus bar located on Daniel Street acquired by Cochrane and associates over summer break. The demolition of the building that housed Cly’s and Firehaus has been underway since Dec. 7. However, new players were also added into the campus bar scene as students say goodbye to the two staples. After nearly a
year of construction, the revamped Illini Inn opened its doors to campus on Aug. 22. The now-three-story bar carries on its old traditions, such as the Mug Club, where patrons who are over 21 can chug a beer, ring a bell, sign the Mug Club book and recite their membership card number at the end of the night to join the club. The tradition has been going on since the 1970s.
QUENTIN SHAW (TOP) AND MARK CAPAPAS (BOTTOM) THE DAILY ILLINI
The 2018 midterm elections attracted a record number of voters on campus. Various polling locations saw long lines starting in the early morning.
2018 midterm elections
The 2018 midterm elections took place on Nov. 6, and various polling locations on campus saw a record-breaking number of voters. Starting Nov. 5, the Illini Union polling location,
which is one of the two busiest locations in the county, had lines that wrapped around flights of stairs. Some locations had students lining up as early as 9 a.m., while others maintained a shorter wait time
throughout the day. Various organizations on campus also encouraged people to vote by offering snacks to those waiting in line. The voter turnout rate for Champaign County was over 64 percent.
KENYON EDMOND (LEFT) AND BEN TSCHETTER (RIGHT) THE DAILY ILLINI
Campus bars The Clybourne and Firehaus closed down at the beginning of the semester. Illini Inn reopened after 18 months of construction on Aug. 22.
Sexual misconduct accusation against tenured professor
Illinois Commitment The Un iversit y announced free tuition will be offered to in-state students whose family income falls below $61,000 starting Fall 2019 through an initiative called Illinois Commitment. The program will cover tuition and fees all four
years for qualified freshmen and three years for all qualified transfer students. A total of $4 million will be allocated from institutional support and private donations for the tuition assistance program. Students who are quali-
fied for the program will also be considered for additional financial aid to cover the educational expenses, such as room and board and school supplies. However, existing students who meet the criteria will not be included in the program.
University tenured law professor Jay Kesan was sanctioned for sexual misconduct accusations by three accusers, including a former law student and two professors who are no longer at the University.
The accusations were made public after an investigation report from September 2017 was obtained by Illinois Public Media through the Freedom of Information Act. Following the publica-
tion of the report, the Student Bar Association signed a petition for Kesan’s resignation. Kesan will be going on a one-year unpaid leave and will receive counseling. karenl3@dailyillini.com
INSIDE Business turnover on campus
Self-made: from hobby to student-run business
Illini’s top moments of the fall
Pygmalion 2018 in photos
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