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Find comfort in these easy tailgating recipes

BY CASSIE REICHERT CONTRIBUTING WRITER

One of the most popular times for tailgating is coming up — homecoming! It’s time to start thinking about what food you’re going to whip up to enjoy before the game.

Whether you’re a football junkie or you can’t seem to sit through a game to save your life, we can all agree the grub is one of the best parts of game day. Branch out from burgers and hotdogs, and try out these simple recipes to step up your homecoming tailgate!

pletely covered. Let them soak for at least 20 minutes, go for an hour to get the most flavor. While waiting, line a sheet tray with heavy-duty foil, and preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut each strip of bacon into thirds and set those aside. Place brown sugar in a bowl, and when the water chestnuts are done marinating, roll them in the brown sugar and then wrap each chesnut in the bacon strips. You can roll them in the brown sugar again for extra sweetness. Secure with a toothpick, and place on a sheet tray. Cook in the oven until bacon is to the desired doneness, around 20 minutes.

1. Rumaki (Bacon-Wrapped 2. Ham and Cheese Sliders Water Chestnuts) What you need: 1. 3/4 - 1 cup of soy sauce 2. Two 8-ounce cans of whole water chestnuts, halved 3. 3/4 - 1 cup of brown sugar 4. 1 pound of bacon 5. Toothpicks

Add water chestnuts to a bowl, and pour soy sauce over them until they are com-

What you need: 1. Two packs of 12-count Hawaiian sweet rolls 2. Mayonnaise 3. 24 thin slices of deli ham 4. Sx slices of Swiss cheese, cut into fourths 5. 1/2 cup of butter, melted 6. 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 7. 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

8. 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds 9. 2 teaspoons of onion powder

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the sheets of sweet rolls in half vertically without separating each roll from each other, and place the two bottom halves into two baking dishes. Spread a thin layer of mayo on each of the sheets of sweet rolls, and place a piece of cheese and a slice of ham on each roll. Place the tops of the rolls over the ham and cheese. Mix the remaining ingredients and evenly spread over the tops of the rolls. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 10 minutes. Bake until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes, and then remove foil and bake for another three minutes or until the tops of rolls are golden.

3. Layered Taco Dip

What you need: 1. 16-ounce can of refried beans 2. 16-ounce can of black beans 3. 8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened 4. 1 packet of taco seasoning

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1 1/2 cups of sour cream 1 1/2 cups of guacamole 1 1/2 cups of salsa of choice 1 cup of shredded cheese, preferably Mexican blend Optional toppings: • Onions • Black olives • Cilantro • Jalapenos • Diced tomatoes • Green onions

Mix the beans, cream cheese and taco seasoning. Spread mixture onto the bottom of the dish. Spread the sour cream on top of the bean mixture and then the guacamole layer on top of that. Evenly pour the salsa on top and then sprinkle cheese and other toppings over the salsa. Refrigerate until ready and, serve with tortilla chips.

No matter if the Illini or the Badgers win the game, you’re sure to win the tailgate with these delicious recipes!

Cassie is a sophomore in Business. crr5@dailyillini.com

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Take part in UI Homecoming celebration MONDAY OCT. 14 Homecoming Party on the Quad, 5-7 p.m.

The event will be packed full of food, games, live music and presentations from Illini Athletics.

The event is free and open to all students with a valid I-card.

TUESDAY OCT. 15 An Evening with David Dobrik, 8 p.m.

The lecture takes place in the Illini Union I rooms.

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Q & A to follow lecture.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 16 Greeks support Homecoming Barbecue, 4-6 p.m.

The barbecue takes place at Washington Park.

The cookout is open to all students.

Global Talent show, 7-8:30 p.m.

Takes place in the Knight Auditorium at the Spurlock Museum.

The show focuses on showcasing the talents of international students here on campus. There will be a reception following the show at the Spurlock Museum.

THURSDAY OCT. 17 Krannert Uncorked with Lyric Theater Showcase, 5 p.m.

The showcase takes place at Stage 5 at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts.

Krannert Uncorked is an event where guests are given the opportunity to try handselected wines and watch a showcase of performing artists from the Lyric Theater here at the University.

Jim Gaffigan, Secrets and Pies tour, 8 p.m.

The event takes place at State Farm Center.

Come out for a night of laughs, and to watch famous comedian Jim Gaffigan host a show for the students of the University.

FRIDAY OCT. 18 Alma’s Art Walk, all-day

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The Marching Illini perform their halftime routine at the Homecoming football game. The game was against Purdue and took place on Oct. 13, 2018.

The art walk gives families and students the chance to take part in a self-guided campus-wide walk full of “quirky facts, herstory, art and architecture,” according to the University’s website.

Marshal, Special Guests and much more.

Atmospheric Sciences Homecoming Event, 9-10:30 a.m.

Annual University of Illinois Bands Homecoming Concert, 7:30 p.m.

The event takes place at the south side of the Natural History Building.

Observatory Open House, 8 a.m.10 p.m.

The concert takes place at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

The open house takes place at the Uninversity observatory.

Illinois Bands Homecoming Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Coffee, juice and donuts will be available for visitors before the big game. Tours of the Natural History Building will also be offered.

The concert takes place at Krannert The observatory offers the Center for the Performing Arts. opportunity for visitors to use telescopes and look out at the stars, weather permitting. There will also be All are welcome at this gala concert. hosted presentations and antiques on display.

Gies Business Homecoming, Noon6 p.m.

The event will be hosted at the Business Instructional Facility.

Homecoming parade, 6 p.m.

The parade starts on the corner of Fourth Street and Kirby Street.

The parade will include The Marching Illini, Illinois Alumni Band, Grand

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Alma’s Art Walk, all-day The art walk gives families and students the chance to take part in a self-guided campus-wide walk full of “quirky facts, herstory, art and architecture,” according to the University’s website.

College of Applied Health Sciences Homecoming Tent Party, 9-11 a.m.

Takes place at Tent near the corner of Florida Avenue and First Street, Lot 31.

MCB Tailgate at Memorial Stadium, 9-11 a.m.

Department of Mathematics Homecoming Party, 2-4 p.m.

The event takes place outside of Altgeld Hall.

Football: Illinois vs. Wisconsin, 11 a.m.

The game takes place at Memorial Stadium.

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These upcoming weeks are the last to get in all the fun you can at KAM’s, the most well known bar on campus closing on Daniel Street as the location changes. I’ve created a list of things you must do to soak up all the fun you can before they shutter its doors.

Step number one of a night to remember: The second you walk through those doors, you need to head straight to the bar and order a drink.

Once this drink comes, tip the bartender, take a step away from the bar and stick your hand into that plastic solo cup. Maybe before you stick your hands deep in that drink, say “cheers” with friends to celebrate one of your last times “icing out” a drink at KAM’s. Of course, dump that ice on the floor because that’s where it belongs and chug. Make sure to finish the whole drink because you haven’t properly iced out unless you feel on the edge of puking afterward.

The next step is to head right back to that bar, and order the most famous drink at KAM’s: a Blue Guy. An Orange Guy is also an acceptable option, but the other attendees might judge you.

Now, once you’ve secured your drink (or two drinks if you’re feeling rowdy), it’s time to take plenty of pictures with it. So, make sure you’ve put on your cutest outfit and get ready for some selfies. Hold that cup high, maybe try to balance it on your head; it doesn’t matter as long as you memorialize that moment. These pictures will be some of the things you’ll be showing your grandchildren as you think wistfully of the best days (and nights) of your life.

The third step: Take your Blue Guy outside and pose in front of the Alma Mater mural. This is an absolute must, as no night is complete without an Instagram post in front of that glorious wall.

To successfully complete this step, you have to push everyone out of your way to get the perfect shot and find an stranger to take it so you and all of your friends can make it in. There is a small (greater than 80%) chance that whoever is taking this shot is going to create some artistically blurry pics, so make sure to look at those pictures before.

It’s still early in the night, so step four is to wade through the swamp of a floor and head to the stage. There are only a few days left in this beautiful place, so it is not the time to be embarrassed. Therefore, this is the time to take a deep breath, step up onto that stage and bust a move.

Now, you need to give your audience a show, so make sure you use some classic dance moves such as the disco, sprinkler and grapevine. Then, once you’ve run out of classic moves, invent some of your own until you feel like your feet will fall off.

You had better be plenty sweaty before you step down from that stage, but once you do, head to the bar. You’ve earned this next drink.

After that, it’s probably time to head to the

bathroom. For this step, there is a crucial item you must bring with you: a Sharpie. With this in hand, head to the long line filled with drunk people complaining about how badly they have to pee. After what could be considered a decade, you’ll reach the front of the line and head into the stall. After you’ve locked the door (or tried to), checked for toilet paper and given your friend your phone so it doesn’t drop in the toilet, pull out that Sharpie. This is your moment to shine.

It’s your time to add to the graffiti-covered stalls.

Make sure your note is good; don’t choose something basic like a heart with you and your bestie’s names in it. Create something masterful while you pee, then take a picture so you can remember tomorrow.

OK, post-bathroom, it’s time to get another drink. But this time, once you reach the bar you need to find something you can carve your name into it with. This is crucial because it’s rumored they’re bringing the bar counters to the new location, so it’s time to make your mark now. To do this, you need to shoulder your way into a good spot where you can get to the bar and do some damage. Your name doesn’t have to be beautiful to shine, it just has to be there. One day, when you visit your alma mater, you can show your friends just how fun you were by pointing this out.

Alright, we’ve moved on to step seven, and this step involves a trash can. There are two ways to complete this step, but either way, you must be by a trash can. So, take your friends, your drink and yourself over to the nearest one. Celebrate making it over to this corner of the bar unharmed with a cheers, then ice that drink out. Immediately after icing out, don’t stop your urge to regurgitate that horribly mixed drink, but instead, let it out right into that trash can. If you happen to be a drinking champ who never pukes, make sure you stay by that trash can until you witness someone throwing up their purely liquid dinner. A night out is not complete unless something vile happens.

There are ten steps to this night, and we are only on step eight, so don’t stop here. You can’t have the night of your life by quitting early, but maybe you do need a break. So, take yourself downstairs and sit on those benches. There is absolutely no logic to this step, but in a few days, those benches won’t exist anymore, so it’s critical that you soak your last minutes upon them.

Plus, the bench is a good place to prop up whichever friend successfully completed step seven.

We’re almost there now: It’s step nine. Make sure you’ve taken a break for as long as you need to keep going, then head back upstairs and outside. Once outside, it’s time to locate someone who is holding a cigarette. It’s time for a drunk cigarette. Approach this gentleman or gentlewoman and politely ask for a smoke. If they seem to be uninterested in your plea, you can tell them about the night you are having and how this is a pivotal moment. Hopefully, that earns you a ciga-

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rette. If not, I’m sure there are plenty of other people out there who you could approach. As soon you’ve secured a cigarette, hold it between your fingers like you’re a pro because tonight you’re a pro. You’ve made it to step nine, and once you’ve stubbed out that cigarette, you’re on your way to the final step of the night.

Unfortunately, if you’re in a relationship, step 10 might not work for you. This is because step 10 is kissing a stranger. But, if you’re as free as can be, you need to set your eyes on an attractive person and head over to woo them. This kiss does not need to happen at midnight. Instead, it’s probably best if this happens closer to around 2 a.m. After you’ve magically flirted your way straight into this person’s heart, reach up and kiss them. It doesn’t have to be a long kiss, but longer is better. After this kiss is over, it’s finally time for you and your pals to drunkenly stumble out of the bar and head home. Or, if you’re really feeling it, hang around until the bar closes (that is the bonus step, saved only for experts).

Congratulations on your fantastic night! I hope you had the chance to get in everything you’ve ever wanted here and more. If something was missing from the night, the new KAM’s will be opening soon and ready for you to drink, dance and wish you’d remembered the whole night the next morning.

Bella is a junior in LAS. ikeys2@dailyillini.com

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Illinois fans cheer from the stands of Memorial Stadium on Sept. 14 during the Illinois game against Eastern Michigan. Though every student has their own personal perspective of the tradition,

Homecoming Week is a celebration that brings the campus together.

Nostalgia unites campus during Homecoming

BY MEGHAN LYONS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The word homecoming is one of nostalgia; almost everyone associates something with it fondly. When you think of the word homecoming, does the image of thousands of fans dressed in orange and blue at Memorial Stadium cheering on the fighting Illini come to mind? Perhaps you reminisce about the sights and sounds of the Marching Illini coming down the street during the Homecoming Parade, followed by the parade full of extravagant floats? Or maybe you daydream about tailgates at Grange Grove with family and friends?

It’s easy to argue Homecoming Week is the most exciting time at the University. Although the word homecoming itself

already has a positive connotation, every individual student has their own personal perspective of Illinois’ Homecoming. To confirm this, students were asked around campus about what comes to mind when the word homecoming is brought up and what they associate with it.

Matthew True, sophomore in LAS and member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, views Homecoming Week as a week of relaxation and quality time to be spent with friends.

“When I think of Homecoming, the first thing that comes to mind is the time when some members of my fraternity came over to my place early in the morning, and we cooked breakfast before the football game,” True said.

When asked why this particular memory

came into mind versus the football game itself, True said, “Honestly, I didn’t even think of the football game. I think it is because spending time with my friends was much more memorable than the football game itself. We were having such a good time.”

Although most students associate Homecoming with one moment in time, some students instead see Homecoming as one big picture. Sabrina Rivera, who is a senior in LAS, could not think of one specific memory when asked. Instead, Rivera talked about the general attitudes and personalities she has experienced around campus.

“I just really enjoy the overall campus positivity,” Rivera said. “I transferred here the start of my junior year.”

It is not uncommon for transfer students

like Rivera to feel as if they did not get the full Illinois experience due to their late arrival at the University. Despite this, Rivera feels as if she is a part of a close-knit community that the student body becomes every year during Homecoming, even though she did not attend the University as a freshman.

“Although I haven’t been here as long as others, I can say the entire campus honestly feels like one big family,” Rivera said. “I guess that’s what I really love about Homecoming.”

No matter what your connotation is of Homecoming, it is truly a week that brings the students of campus together for the Illini.

Meghan is a sophomore in LAS mslyons2@dailyillini.com

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Time management takes priority amid festivities off an hour or two as long as it isn’t completely forgotten about.

Health and responsibilities are just as important this week as they are any other week. If Homecoming events get in the way of this, then they should not be prioritized. You should not feel like you have to participate in every event.

There are quite a few activities occurring, so skip some while still getting the Homecoming experience.

One doesn’t have to participate at all if they don’t want to, unless they have an obligation, such as playing in the game or band. This week is supposed to be a fun experience for students. It is the responsibility of the students to schedule accordingly. Personal accountability and time-management skills are important to making sure homecoming is a fun and productive week.

The best thing to do is to plan for the activities beforehand and organize your schedule by highest to lowest priority. This is important for many aspects of college life, not just this week.

In college, there are only so many homecomings, so students should be sure to make each one full of good memories.

BY NICHOLAS BECKHAM CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Homecoming can be an exciting and busy time, especially for new students. Even if you’re not directly involved in the events, there are still a lot of things to participate in during Homecoming Week. It is recommended to participate in these events for entertainment and to learn about the University traditions, but homecoming, along with class and work, can be stressful. There are steps that can be taken to help mitigate this stress, or at least reduce it to be manageable.

While this is not commonly a piece of good advice, it might be a good idea to ignore longterm projects. If they can wait, then it makes sense to do them when you have more time available to sit down and focus. Whether this should be done or not must be determined by the individual, but it is definitely an idea to be taken into account. That being said, try to avoid falling behind. At this point in the year, it is approaching the drop deadline, so grades should be prioritized now if they weren’t before.

Regardless of how busy you are this week, try to remember to get proper rest. This is necessary for both productivity and fun, so it should be everyone’s priority this week, just like Nicholas is a freshman in DGS. it should be every week. It is acceptable to cut beckham4@dailyillini.com

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The class of 2019 homecoming court poses for a photo on the balcony of Foellinger Auditorium. The 20 candidates that were selected to serve on the court are viewed as role models for their peers and outstanding representatives of the University of Illinois student body.

Meet UI’s 2019 Homecoming Court

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The following students were selected for the Class of 2019 Homecoming Court for their outstanding leadership qualities, academic acheivements and community involvement.

TAMIKA BOBO

NIKKI BURDYN

KALEIGH DENT

MICHAELA FOREMAN

Hometown: Homewood, Illinois

Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois

Hometown: Woodridge, Illinois

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

College: ACES

College: LAS

College: FAA

College: Business

Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition with a minor in Business

Major: Political Science and English with minor in Spanish

Major: Dance

Major: Information Systems and Marketing

Fun fact: She is applying to Master’s programs to pursue a degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. She was also the recipient of the Dr. John E Collins Community Excellence Award.

Fun fact: She studied abroad in Pavia, Italy, as a part of her James Scholar course on refugee migration in the Mediterranean Sea.

Fun fact: Her career goals after pursuing her master’s degree in Dance include working as an instructor and dancer in Chicago.

Fun fact: She has studied abroad in Dubai, South Africa, Austria, Indonesia and Peru. She also is a three-time resident adviser.

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MELANI MCCOY

and two half marathons.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois

College: LAS

College: AHS

Major: Integrative Biology

Major: Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Fun fact: She is extremely passionate about disability advocacy, serving as both a personal care assistant and a member of the Disability Awareness program.

Fun fact: Melani is a proud member of the United States Army and has received the College: Social Work President’s Award Scholarship.

Major: Social Work with a minor in Leadership studies

ALLISON LEACH

DENIZ NAMIK

Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois

Hometown: Palatine, Illinois

KELLY SCHNEIDER Hometown: Mount Olive, Illinois

Fun fact: Kelly has been involved with multiple organizations on campus such as the Women’s resource center, New Student Programs, and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations.

Hometown: LaGrange, Illinois

College: LAS

College: Business

Major: Integrative Biology and Spanish

Major: Information Systems and Information Technology

Fun fact: Deniz has been volunteered at various organizations in town, with one being the Crisis Nursery. She also Hometown: Urbana, Illinois serves as a conversation partner for the Intensive English Institute.

College: Engineering

Fun fact: She is involved in multiple organizations on campus including Illinois Enactus, Business Council, Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and more.

XIZI (LIZ) LI

SAMANTHA PARK Hometown: Cypress, California

CATHIE SEEBAUER

Major: Civil Engineering Fun fact: Catherine is a member of the Illini Football student section as a blockhead!

Hometown: Shenyang, China

College: Engineering

College: LAS

Major: Computer Science

Major: Econometrics and Quantative Economics

Fun fact: Samantha is currently serving Hometown: Peoria, Illinois as the Director of Staff for the Air Force ROTC program here on campus.

College: LAS

Fun fact: She has been involved in both the Office of Volunteer Programs for Students Affairs and The Illinois Leadership program.

EMILY MARTIN

MASUMI PRASAD Hometown: Carmel, Indiana College: LAS

MARC SLEIMAN

Major: Psychology

College: ACES

Fun fact: Masumi currently serves as president of her sorority, Delta Kappa Hometown: Yorkville, Illinois Delta.

College: ACES

Fun fact: Emily is a fourth-generation Illini! She is also a Division I athlete on the Illinois Women’s Swimming and Diving Team.

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois

KAYLA SANTUCCI

College: Business Major: Accountancy Fun fact: Kayla has run one full marathon

College: LAS Major: Chemical Engineering Fun fact: He has had internships with ExxonMobil and the Process Safety group of Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants. He also has pursued research projects that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of Lithium-ion batteries.

HEATHER ZELKO Hometown: Minooka, IL College: Engineering Major: Bioengineering Fun fact: After graduation, Heather will be working with Abbvie in their Clinical Trial Operations Development Program.

COLTRANE ZERAI-CHE Hometown: Champaign, Illinois College: Media Major: Media and Cinema Studies and Spanish

Fun fact: During her junior year, Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology and Coltrane studied abroad with the Political Science department in Political Science Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Fun fact: Marc works to fundraise for cancer research in collaboration with the famous country singer, Luke Bryan.

Hometown: Mason City, Illinois

Major: Agricultural and Consumer Economics

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KRISTINE STEWART

Major: Crop Sciences with a minor in Public Relations Fun fact: Her love for Crop Sciences was fostered by growing up on her family farm in Northern Illinois. Kristine will be graduating with a full-time job with Corteva Agriscience.

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Why you should go to the game

BY SAM ROBERSON SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

Football games at the university aren’t exactly a weekend activity that students are dying to attend. Tickets never sell out, and students rarely tailgate. But Homecoming is a different beast.

For many students, Homecoming is the only time their families come to visit besides Mom’s and Dad’s weekend. While getting a good meal is usually at the top of students’ list to do with their families, the Homecoming football game is a once a year occurrence. Here are just some of the reasons why the game should be at the top of your list of things to do during Homecoming week: 1. Homecoming weekend brings in thousands of alumni, many who remember going to Saturday football games every weekend during their time here. The energy is high and it’s not something you want to miss.

2. Every student’s Instagram feed is full of photos of their friends from other schools at their team’s games. This is your opportunity to get dressed in your best Illini gear and show your followers Illinois Football has still got it.

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ing halls, tired of cooking, or tired of spending money on food. The Homecoming game tailgate is your opportunity to eat good, free food with your friends and family.

If your parent is an alumnus of the University, it’s cool to take them so they can see how the University has changed. If your parent isn’t an alumnus, take them to show how much more fun Illinois is compared to their alma mater.

As we all know, college is very different from high school and it’s a rarity that the University sponsors an event, so get out there in the stands and show off your school spirit!

JONATHAN BONAGURO THE DAILY ILLINI Homecoming takes place just around The Illini bench during Illini’s game vs. Michigan on Saturday. the middle of the semester, and it’s one of the last times you’ll be able to comthe last opportunities to have fun with 10. #BeatWisconsin fortably be able to enjoy being outside before Illinois weather drops to the all of your friends and family before we 11. Lastly, go to the Homecoming game negatives. all enter #DeadWeek. because there will come a time when If you’re a freshman, attending your first 9. If you’re a new member of a sorority or you won’t be able to. College is only Homecoming game will make you so four short years, and you don’t want to fraternity, homecoming is a great time much more inclined to go all four years, to bond with your sisters or brothers look back and wish you had done someand then you’ll have tons of memories and meet their families. It’s an event thing when you no longer can. These are that brings out all pledge classes and the memories you’ll rave about to your to look back on!

We all know how stressful the semesit’s excellent to be able to bond with children at their college homecomings. ter becomes in November, this is one of everyone.

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Tradition pushes Homecoming into motion

BY FRANKIE BLANCO STAFF WRITER

When someone thinks about Homecoming and what it means at the University, thoughts of cherished traditions and school spirit run rampant in their mind. This is arguably the best time of the year as summer comes to a close and the seasons begin to change. Leaves shift colors and fall as the air transitions from heat that felt like it would never cease to a brisk autumn breeze.

With Homecoming just around the corner, it’s inevitable students notice this change, too. The University takes pride in its traditions, Homecoming Week being one of the biggest. Apparently the University was the first to have a weeklong celebration, paving the way for what a lively and festive homecoming should look like.

That being said, no other school does homecoming week like this one. The week is full of different ways for students to take part in all the fun that the school has to offer.

This includes events such as the 5k, Party on the Quad, Global Talent Show, Homecoming Parade and the football game to name a few.

The week starts with the 5k run on Sunday.

This is a great way for the University to get students excited about what’s yet to come

over the week. From then on, there is an event almost every day of the week, allowing students, staff, alumni and community members to participate in the celebrations.

The Party on the Quad, which takes place on the Main Quad on Monday, demonstrates while it is a school day, Illini spirit reigns.

According to the University calendar, there will be “a dinner with inflatable games, live music and presentations from Illini Athletics.” Certainly, the efforts made by the University to host a peppy environment do not go unnoticed as the turnout for this tradition reflects the interest the community has in celebrating Homecoming.

As the week continues, so does the fun.

On Wednesday, there is the Global Talent Show, in which international students get to participate and display their talents. This is a great way to welcome students who come from different cultures and showcase different interests. Located at the Spurlock Museum, all are welcome to join as this event exemplifies the prominent diversification that occurs at the University.

Amid the celebration, two highly anticipated events every year are the Homecoming Parade and the football game. These events are two of the oldest Homecoming traditions

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and truly encompass what it means to be an Illini. Held on Friday, the parade truly is a spectacle with “the Marching Illini, Illinois Alumni Band, Grand Marshal, special guests, University student organizations and community participants,” according to the University calendar.

With regard to the football game, this event mot only reveals the positive impact University traditions have on the students who attend the University but also for alumni, community members and prospective students. The game is on Saturday, bringing Homecoming week to a thrilling end. Onlookers get to experience an intense game against the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they watch from the stands. The dazzling lights will shine on Memorial Stadium, conveying an illusory feeling among the vast crowd.

Evidently, one can see traditions hold a great purpose at the University. They unify people of different identities and mirror the inclusive ideals the University upholds. Ultimately, there is no better time than Homecoming Week to feel Illini spirit in the air on campus.

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Homecoming chaos calls for restaurant relaxation

BY SHIVALI SHUKLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The onset of Homecoming weekend is the perfect time to invite friends and family to spend time sharing in the University’s popular traditions. Between your morning tailgate, cheering on Illinois as it plays Wisconsin and attending the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ evening Homecoming concert, here are some of the best places to take your family to enjoy a nice meal (or snack) in between the frenzy of Homecoming events.

Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

Located at 320 N. Chestnut St. in Champaign and 201 N. Broadway Ave. in Urbana, Black Dog offers classic American barbecue dishes for lunch and dinner. It offers both takeout and seating with parking available, a full bar and is wheelchair accessible. Some notable items on its menu include its sweet potato fries, burnt ends and mac and cheese. Known by many as the best barbecue in town, it is unlikely this joint will disappoint even the most avid barbecue fan.

Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works

Destihl is another restaurant to find delicious American cuisine. Located at 301 N. Neil St. in Champaign, Destihl is a gastropub and brewpub that also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, private dining, takeout and more. Destihl has a huge variety of menu items bound to satisfy the whole family.

Brewlab Coffee

Brewlab is a quaint cafe located at 630 S. Fifth St. in Champaign that offers a menu of coffees, teas and pastries. Known for its aesthetic atmosphere, Brewlab is a great place for your family to take a break among the Homecoming festivities and reenergize to make sure you get the most out of the day. Grab a cappuccino or even an almond croissant, and Brewlab’s very friendly staff will not disappoint. You’ll enjoy unwinding in a relaxing environment with your friends and family.

Sakanaya

Located at 403 E. Green St. in Champaign, Sakanaya offers authentic Japanese cuisine

and sushi. It has vegetarian options, such as its vegetarian ramen, as well as gluten-free menu items. The atmosphere is posh, and the sushi is fresh. This is a great place to grab a nice dinner with your family at the end of the day, and you can expect to be met with a great variety of both creatively inspired sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes.

rants in the Champaign-Urbana area. Among all of them, at least one is bound to appeal to your family’s tastes. If none of the aforementioned restaurants pique your interest, try strolling through downtown Champaign. As the streets are lined with countless eateries, you might find something new that fits your craving for this busy Homecoming weekend.

Maize Mexican Grill

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Maize has two locations in Champaign. Its takeout location, at 60 E. Green St., is frequently seen with lines out the door. It is a great place to grab carryout to enjoy at one of the nearby parks or in a relaxed setting back in your apartment. The takeout option allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of students and visitors crowding the local streets. Maize has a sit-down location as well at 100 N. Chestnut St. in downtown Champaign called Maize at the Station with parking available. It offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options as well. Its menu provides the option of ordering common yet flavorful items, such as burritos, tacos and nachos, as well as some more unique and authentic choices such as queso AKI AKHAURI THE DAILY ILLINI fundido or tlacoyos.

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Let your parents join in on Homecoming fun

BY CLARE BUDIN ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

My first piece of advice is probably the most obvious. After all, regardless of age or life experience, who doesn’t enjoy the roar and excitement of a homecoming football game? This year’s game on Saturday pits the Illini against the Badgers. Nearly-inevitable painful loss notwithstanding, there’s a reason why so many fans still come out to support the Illini football team year after school year: At Memorial Stadium, the Illini spirit can be felt radiating through the stands, regardless of if you follow every game and play or if you are like me and could not explain what a linebacker does if my life depended on it. Bring your relatives out to the game and chant like no one’s watching!

If you’re like me and are a legacy student with deeply nostalgic parents, you’ll know the trials and tribulations of Homecoming Week.

During this week, alumni can walk the paths of their alma mater and reminisce about old friends, professors and weekend hangouts.

Being with my parents during Homecoming means several torturous hours of hearing about where my dad first saw REM in 1983 and how different Green Street looks with all these swanky new apartments.

On the other hand, taking a 180-degree turn and bringing my dear parents to Joe’s Brewery with some tipsy companions probably was not the most enjoyable experience for them, either. At a time that is meant to bring people together and celebrate the achievements of students and alumni alike, I want to give students dealing with sentiFrom college brochure covers to perfectlymental graduates a few tips on what events shot Instagram pics, it’s clear the Universiand activities that can encourage Illini pride ty’s Main Quad has developed a well-earned reputation as one of the most picturesque in any age group. and easily recognized locations on campus.

Because of the Main Quad’s iconic status, many alumni will attach deeply sentimental memories of their time at the University to walking, relaxing or partying on the Main Quad, with both Foellinger Auditorium and

Picnic on the Main Quad

Homecoming football game

walks will provide relief and unify parents and children with something truly wonderful: great food.

More food Did I mention yet food is the most effective unifier across all age groups? At Homecoming events and secret gems around campus, there are countless opportunities to dine or gorge on any cuisine your family’s hearts desire.

Sunday, the Alice Campbell Alumni Center hosts a Homecoming opening celebration and pancake breakfast, and scheduled parties, barbeques and tailgates give the bratsand-burgers crowd everything they need for a MADELINE PIERCE THE DAILY ILLINI perfect, greasy celebration. If hotdogs aren’t Crowds gather on the Main Quad to enjoy your thing, there are plenty of restaurants the weather. This took place during Mom’s in the campus area offering special HomeWeekend, on April 6. coming deals and diverse choices to explore unique options or find hometown comfort the Illini Union standing watch. To enjoy the with your family. Whatever suits your heart view and soak up the nostalgia during a crisp or your stomach, campus will have something fall day, suggest a picnic on the Quad with to rise to the occasion. some warm blankets and a spread of whatever food, homemade or ordered, you might Clare is a sophomore in LAS. be craving. Providing a relaxing break from a claredb2@dailyillini.com raucous football game or extensive campus

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