The Daily Illini: Volume 143 Issue 69

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SHIBATA FOLLOWS DREAMS TO ILLINOIS

On an odyssey negate stereotypes

Illini hit wall in Big Ten play

Drawn across the world by hockey, transfer lands in Champaign

A University student and Greek life member brought a publication to life on campus

Illinois hopes to end 7-game losing streak against Wisconsin

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Students, senators look to reduce textbook costs Illinois Student Senate pushes for online textbooks to reduce increasing costs

The cost of education for students is increasing, in part because of the rising estimated cost of textbooks. Chicago

As a professor stands in front of a general education Physics 101 classroom, he explains that the class’ mandatory textbook, which normally costs $250 at the Illini Union Bookstore, is an open textbook that can be downloaded online for free. This is the Illinois Student Senate’s dream for the spring semester. The senate is now gearing up for one of its main initiatives of the semester: adding more open educational resources on campus for general education courses, which would likely lessen the cost of education for a majority of students. These open educational resources include open-access textbooks and free online classes.

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New legislation introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., aims at lessoning the financial blow that comes with buying textbooks at the start of each semester. The bill, called the Affordable College Textbook Act, is co-sponsored by Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and was introduced to Congress in November. It creates a grant program that will fund pilot programs for colleges and universities around the country to develop and expand the use of opensource textbooks. The bill also requires that any open-source resources created under the grant program must be made easily available online “in a machine-readable, digital format that anyone can directly download, edit and redistribute.� ACTA is not the senator’s first piece of legislation dealing with textbooks. From travelling around Illinois, Durbin was surprised to learn many professors didn’t think it was important to question the cost of their assigned textbook. “If they liked it, they would recommend it, the bookstore would stock it and that was the end of the story,� he said in an email. “I didn’t think it should end there so I introduced my College Textbook Affordability Act in 2007 ... My goal with that legislation was to make information on college textbooks more available.� Durbin said he feels the College Textbook Affordability Act was a success, citing a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office that found that students and faculty have more access to and awareness of textbook information and pricing. Now, with ACTA, Durbin is going a step further by making those textbooks free, which would reduce students’ financial burden. “Students are not only concerned about a good education but also about not ending up in debt,� he said. “The price of a textbook should not be a barrier to education.� A January 2014 study from the U.S. Public Inter-

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Open-access textbooks are open-license documents and differ from e-books, which students still have to pay for. Open textbooks look similar to traditional textbooks and can be downloaded to a user’s computer as a PDF, whereas e-books generally use an online interface. “A lot of students are definitely looking at this, and a lot of institutions are definitely considering more of those types of options, specifically from an affordability perspective for students,� said Jonathan Lackland, deputy director for advancement, external and government relations at the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

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Frerichs announces official candidacy for state treasurer BY ELEANOR BLACK STAFF WRITER

State Sen. Michael Frerichs, D-52, officially announced his candidacy for state treasurer last week in a series of events held throughout the state, saying he sees room for improvement regarding investments in Illinois companies, infrastructure, and education. Frerichs will not face a challenge in the March 18 primary, though two Republican candidates have already announced that they are running for the position vacated by Republican Dan Rutherford, who is running for governor. If elected, Frerichs, who served on the Champaign County Board and as the Champaign County auditor for four years before becoming a state senator, would be the first person from Champaign County to hold a statewide executive position in more than 50 years. His election would also add some geographical diversity to the state’s executives. “Diversity in our elected office is a good thing. You should have diversity in gender, ethnicity and geography because they all bring differ-

ent perspectives to public service,� he said. “In terms of the Democratic party, it has been a long time since there’s been a downstate, statewide elected official.� The state treasurer is in charge of college savings plans, such as Bright Start and Bright Directions, and Frerichs has ideas on how to help students across the state make plans regarding their education. “The treasurer can do two things better: One, to make sure that we’re lowering fees paid on those savings plans, and that we have good, safe investments so that parents are able to afford college,� Frerichs said. “Two, you can use the treasurer’s office to talk to students and parents of the need to start saving for college, and to use the treasurer’s office as a bully pulpit to talk about an important issue.� He added that student debt is not just an issue for those graduating, but also for the state as a whole. With total student loan debt in the United States surpassing $1 trillion, Frerichs said the economy is being slowed down because graduates

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are unable to move out of their parents’ homes, buy a car or start a family because of their college debt. In another effort to aid students, Frerichs would also focus on financial literacy. He cited the issue of new college students being targeted by credit card companies, which has led to significant credit card debt, in addition to the student loan debt. Frerichs said the treasurer’s office can play a better role in making sure students, like those who are out on their own for the first time, have all the skills and knowledge needed to be better with their money. Jaclyn Gelfond, president of the Illini Democrats and junior in LAS, said Frerichs has worked closely with the registered student organization during his career as state senator. “He had meetings on campus about college affordability and what students can do to make sure that they can afford to go to college, with finding the right loans and scholarships and trying to keep those costs down,� she said.

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University research ushers in new rechargeable pacemaker technology BY CLAIRE HETTINGER STAFF WRITER

Out of 40 million heartbeats in a year, missing just a few can end a life. Pacemakers are not always in use, but when a heart stops beating, they are everything. University researchers are developing a device — the first of its kind — with a battery that never needs to be replaced and is powered by the heart’s own motion — a simple beating. John Rogers, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, explained the energy harvesting and storage device connected to the pacemaker as a piece of piezoelectric material — onehundredth of the thickness of a human hair — that is placed on a piece of thin, orange plastic and then wrapped around the heart. “When you apply stress or strain on the material, it creates voltage currents, like power,� said Canan Dagdeviren, lead researcher and graduate student in Materials Sciences and Engineering. “So by simply using this power you can operate any bioimplantable devices.� The device generates a microwatt of power, the necessary

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amount to reinitiate a heart’s beating, Rogers said. The device provides minimal mechanical restraint on the heart so there are no adverse effects. “Our work is in the context of that type of technology — trying to come up with strategies for harvesting at high efficiencies in devices that are biocompatible that have very long lifetimes,�

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Rogers said. The research team chose to implement their research in pacemakers because using a rechargeable device would save patients from major surgery and surgical risk. Additionally, the device could save money by not having to pay for a replacement pacemaker.

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TEXTBOOKS Lackland said many students are now pushing for this initiative, and faculty members can see the benefit as they stand witness to the overall educational expenses that students incur. Attending the Association of Big Ten Students conference in January, where many Big Ten student governments gather and share ideas, inspired student senator Matt Hill to campaign for more open educational resources at the University. Hill, sophomore in LAS, hopes to attract more than one general education course to adopt an open textbook; however, “just getting one gen-ed course would make a large financial difference for the students here,” he said. College Board’s “College Costs” study estimates that the average student at a four-year public col-

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DURBIN est Research Group Education Fund and The Student PIRGs detailed the effects textbook prices have on other academic decisions. Nearly half of all students surveyed said the cost of textbooks had an impact on which and/or how many classes they took each semester. Sixty-five percent of respondents also decided not to buy a textbook due to cost, and 94 percent of those that had forgone purchasing a textbook due to cost said doing so would negatively impact their grade in a course. The University of Illinois system received a $150,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education in 2010 that was secured by Durbin . Under the grant, the University was directed to create an opensource textbook under its Open Source Textbook Initiative. “U of I has actually been monitoring the cost of textbooks for a good number of years. That cost has gone up faster than infl ation,” said Charlie Evans, former associate vice president for academic affairs who retired in October 2012. Once funding was secured, Evans went to all three campuses to determine the book’s topic. Evans said the goal was to create a book that would be used for lower-division students — meaning students enrolled in freshmen and sophomore level classes — and the University’s community college partners. Once the topic of sustainability was chosen, Evans assembled a team of 25 faculty members to author the book.

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lege spends around $1,200 a year on textbooks and supplies. Najia Yarkhan, senior in Engineering, said she typically spends about $500 per year on textbooks and buys them in a variety of ways, either online through Amazon or at one of the bookstores on campus. On Monday, Hill received feedback from intrigued senators on the Urbana-Champaign Senate’s Educational Policy Committee after briefing them on increasing on-campus textbook affordability. One faculty member recommended that Hill focus on tuition rates, but he said adopting open textbooks would be an easier and quicker way to save students’ money. Another faculty member voiced uneasiness regarding the validity of an open textbook, questioning whether an open textbook would be officially considered a published book by the University, which could derail a faculty member from the tenure track.

“However, it is (valid) because it is published through a publisher, and open textbooks are still peerreviewed,” Hill said. Hill began by reaching out to Tim Gilles, portfolio coordinator, who acted as a project manager for the University’s first open-source textbook, “Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation,” which has been used by more than 60,000 students. In 2010, a $150,000 grant was given to the University of Illinois system by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., to create an open textbook. With this grant, “Sustainability” was made possible. All three campuses collaborated, and faculty members were each given specific topics to write about. Hill also spoke with Jonathan Tomkin, associate director for the School of Earth, Society and Environment, who uses the open-textbook in both Earth Systems and Introduction to Sustainability, a

Massive Open Online Course on Coursera. Between 2002 and 2012, the cost of college textbooks has risen 82 percent, more than three times the rate of inflation, according to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office. Because of this, the student senate has begun to take initiative. “We are committed to lowering the cost of college education, and we believe that textbooks (are) something that impacts every student’s life no matter where you come from or who you are,” said Illinois Student Senate Vice President-External Carey Ash. The first step Ash plans to take is to compile a list of all textbooks currently available through open access. Next, the senate will head an awareness campaign to notify faculty members that the textbooks are available. Finally, he hopes to make open-education resources more of a second nature to both faculty and students.

According to a study by U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund and The Student Public Interest Research Group, 82 percent of students felt they would do significantly better in a course if the textbook was available for free online and purchasing a hard copy was optional. “This particular initiative is a two-way street. Faculty sometimes get frustrated that students don’t have the books, and students get frustrated that they can’t afford the books,” Ash said. “By publishing a list of all the open-access textbooks and allowing faculty to peruse which ones they would like to use for their classes, we see this as a win-win for both faculty and students.” A similar process was initiated within the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Student Advisory Committee, which comprises a group of students from several institutions. The committee worked with State Rep. Kenneth

Dunkin, D-5, to submit H.R. 457, which encourages students, publishers and faculty members to sit down and look at options to make textbooks more affordable. “Hats off to the students because (they) have really pushed this,” Lackland said. “This was an issue that they thought was near and dear to their hearts, and they felt the need for it based upon what other students have brought to them.” Hill plans to speak with the Office of the Provost and the General Education Board within the Urbana-Champaign Senate. He is also considering adopting an online petition, similar to what Student Public Interest Research Groups use, which would encourage faculty members to further explore open-educational resources for their courses.

“When we did our early studies on what was driving textbook costs, one of (legislators’) misperceptions was that faculty make a lot of money off of this,” Evans said. Jonathan Tomkin, research associate professor in geology and one of the authors of the book, confi rmed that there are a small number of professors who make a lot of money from writing textbooks; those who do make significant money off their books only do so if it’s a widely circulated textbook for an introductory or survey course. Generally, professors who write textbooks for more advanced courses will not make much money off of it because fewer students use the book, he said. “There’s another thing academics particularly value, and that’s recognition for your work. For a lot of academics, that’s sufficient,” he said. Evans said he was impressed by the faculty’s eagerness to share their expertise. “What we found was that faculty wanted to make an impact ... and they saw this, in the world of online, as a way to do it,” Evans said. “I was really impressed ... (that) faculty volunteered to do it.” The fi nal product, “Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation”, was published through Connexions, an effort initiated by Rice University that provides a home for open resources, said Tim Gilles, portfolio coordinator and project manager for Academic Programs and Services. “It’s totally open, anyone can log in, and ... not only use it but they can create their own work from it,” he said. “Some authors

were particularly encouraged by that.” While he was associate vice president of Academic Affairs, Evans, who paid for four children to go through college, oversaw studies monitoring textbook prices and cited publishers’ urging of professors to publish new editions of their books as a driving force. Tomkin said he keeps students’ wallets in mind when selecting his own course materials. “I feel it’s my responsibility to students to fi nd the cheapest book that can do the job,” he said. “(But) you can’t expect (other professors) to do anything so you do need to make it a collective effort. I think what Senator Durbin is doing is an example of what will help.” Evans and Gilles aren’t so sure. The grant money used to fi nance the project is gone, and some of the authors have moved on. “Everybody wants to reduce the cost of textbooks, but there’s a lot of work to be done if you want quality texts and if you want them to be maintained,” Gilles said. If other projects fi nanced by ACTA similarly lack the fi nancial model necessary to keep the book viable, then its adaptability is moot. “I think it is not fair, not sustainable (fi nancially), that the online version should cost you nothing,” Evans said. “I think there should be some cost because that would allow us then to go back to Professor Tomkin and give him money to update the book.”

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“I know that it is something he’s worked on in the past, and I’m sure he will continue to think about in the future,” she said. Frerichs said, though the state has challenges, he sees a positive future ahead. “I am looking forward to helping push us in the right direction as state treasurer,” he said.

“The treasurer’s office does not have a lot of responsibilities, but if we have someone in there with experience, who is serious about doing those responsibilities well, we can have an impact in improving this state.”

numerous times in his life. “The doctor said after the surgery that she had no doubt in her mind that that surgery, him getting the pacemaker, absolutely saved his life,” Bennett said. Bennett said her son’s pacemaker has been in for a little under a year and a half, and according to the most recent report, the batteries have five to seven years left. However, this is all dependent on how often the device has to work, she said. Dagdeviren and Rogers said they will continue to work on and improve the device, making sure that it is suitable for the human heart. Rogers said the device will not be on the market for at least 10 years due to regulation procedures. Bennett said that if the rechargeable pacemaker were to become an option, they would consider it for Luke in the future. She said her uncle, who had a similar condition to her son, had three pacemakers in his life before ultimately receiving a heart transplant. “If they progress in (pacemaker) research, and that is able to happen, that would be wonderful,” Bennett said. “It would be putting everybody at less risk.” Dagdeviren worked on piezoelectric materials because she said she knew they could create power. Before coming to the Uni-

versity from Istanbul, Turkey, her devices were bulky and boxy, which is not suitable for human organs. However, she learned a technique to make the devices thin and was able to successfully create the harvesting and storage device. The piezoelectric device has been tested on pigs, sheep and cow — hearts that are comparable to human hearts, which gives an accurate reading of how much energy output there is and how much the heart can take before its natural beating is affected, Rogers said. “I was thinking to work on the heart from my childhood because my granddad passed away because of heart failure,” Dagdeviren said. She was the first person in her group to work with the piezoelectric materials three years ago and has been a part of every step of the process — even suturing the chest after surgeons implanted the device on the animal heart. “If you ask me, nothing is impossible. So these things, at some point, will be inside your body,” she said. “I can see it is a baby step we just started, we need to work on it more, but it was a dream and it came true.”

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FRERICHS Gelfond added that in addition to thinking about the needs of all people in Illinois, coming from a district that is home to the University will help Frerichs continue to think about the needs of the younger generation.

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PACEMAKER Dr. Edwin Zishiri, cardiologist with a specialty in pacemakers at Carle Foundation Hospital, said the devices last anywhere from five to 10 years, depending on how often the patient’s heart beats on its own. He explained that when the batteries run out on a traditional pacemaker, the whole device needs to be replaced because currently there is no way to recharge the device, and there is no way to replace the batteries. This surgery is not quite as involved as placing the pacemaker the first time, but is still a major procedure, he said. “Anytime you go into a pacemaker pocket and open it up to put in a new one, there is some risk involved,” he said. “If you eliminated the need for replacing the pacemaker, then you would get rid of that risk.” He said, for some people, pacemakers are the reason their hearts are beating, but for others it simply improves their quality of life. Those who require a traditional pacemaker will need to have the batteries replaced every five to seven years. In White Heath, Ill., Tina Stephens Bennett’s 16-yearold son, Luke, may have to undergo pacemaker replacement surgery

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Illinois’ lofty goal to double MAP funding during 2014

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here’s no question the Monetary Award Program has been largely successful — it’s helping thousands of students attend school who otherwise might not be able to make financial ends meet or not be able to attend, period. Yet, as the demand for MAP grants steadily increases, the once bountiful program has been stretched thin to provide less-than-sufficient aid for those truly in need. Now, Gov. Pat Quinn is pushing for a renewed effort to double the funding. Except, there’s one problem. “We can’t finish the job if deserving students aren’t able to afford a college education. So, over the next five years — let’s double the number of MAP college scholarships for students in need in Illinois,� he told lawmakers. In his annual State of the State address last week, Quinn made the proclamation to mobilize the workforce toward “21st century jobs� where the goal is to have 60 percent of working adults obtain college degrees by 2025 to prepare them for “high-skill, indemand jobs.� Yet, he was short on how exactly the cash-strapped state will come up with that money, which helps roughly 140,000 Illinois students go to college per year. More than a year ago, MAP Task Force Chair Eric Zarnikow made it clear: Almost half of eligible students do not receive a grant due to limited resources. This statistic doesn’t include the number of students whose funding has been slashed, leaving them to shoulder the remaining costs. But, overall, the infrastructure of MAP makes distribution of grant money as fair as possible. The program automatically considers need-based students who apply for financial aid, and the money goes to students whose families earn the lowest income. With the number of students attending college increasing (enrollment in degree-seeking institutions increased 37 percent between 2000-10, according to the National Center for Education Statistics), the constant demand to eat up as many dollars from the tuition bill isn’t going away. In fact, we can only see it increasing, as tuition is increasing annually for incoming freshman. According to the task force, the maximum award in 2002 covered the average cost of tuition and fees at a public Illinois university. Last year? It only covered about 37 percent of the cost. Late last month, the University Board of Trustees approved a tuition hike of 1.7 percent, one of the lowest increases in the last two decades. It follows a blueprint created by the board to limit the increases by the rate of inflation. Now, the state needs to meet our University and others halfway with support of the MAP grant program — a lifeblood to the education of those who want the opportunity and who will hold critical roles in our society. “By doubling the number of MAP scholarships, we can make sure deserving students in need are equipped to excel in the 21st century workplace,� Quinn said before moving onto a new topic without mentioning a blueprint, about 30 seconds after announcing his intentions. Maybe that foreshadows what we should expect of yet another lofty goal.

Memories, experiences form enduring legacies THADDEUS CHATTO Opinions columnist

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ou know that in nine hundred years of time and space and I’ve never met anybody who wasn’t important before.� That is a quote from the Doctor in the British television series, “Doctor Who.� I have to agree with the Doctor. Everyone I know is important and special in his or her own way. And my friend who passed away recently is no different. His name is Vincent Vercide, and I knew him from a young age. My family and his are part of a friend group that is called the “Core Group.� My dad and the other doctors in the group went to medical school together in the Philippines and became friends there. When they moved to the United States, they all ended up in Southern Illinois and stayed just as close. Growing up, we would celebrate the holidays together, go on vacations together and just hang out together. Most of my actual blood-related family is still in the Philippines, so I thought of the “Core Group� as my family. I could not believe it when my

mom told me the news. There were many thoughts and emotions that were running through my head. It did not seem real to me because he was only 20. But what’s important is not to focus on a person’s death, but to remember a person’s life. I’m a huge fan of the idea of leaving a legacy. We are all going to leave one on this world before we depart. A legacy can actually be a physical object — commonly money or property — that is received from someone who has passed away. But the legacy I think most of us will leave behind is the lasting impact a person has on his or her loved ones. The legacy that we will leave behind is how those who matter the most to us will remember our life. These include memories, experiences, and the emotions we frequently had. We won’t really know what kind of legacy we have left after we die because we will be gone. The legacy we leave behind is up to interpretation by those who are still living. Some legacies are easy to define and more noticeable, such as Steve Jobs, Walt Disney and Nelson Mandela. Not all legacies will be that large and widespread, but each legacy is still important. It was at the funeral that I learned of the legacy Vincent would

leave behind. Everyone that spoke during the eulogy said that he was just a friendly, funny, and nice guy. One time Vincent was at a Taco Bell, waiting for his food to be ready, and he saw a man unable to purchase food because he was short of cash. So my friend, without saying a word, laid a $10 bill in front of the man so that he could afford the food. That story shows the type of guy Vincent was. He was a standup guy, and that story just adds to his legacy of being a genuinely nice person. And, while I was sitting there listening to all of these people say these things about him, I thought that it must have meant the world to his parents to hear all these things, too. It’s never easy for parents to live past their child. There are certain things about our character that don’t come out to our parents. It’s not as though we are actively trying to hide those things; they just don’t show up. I talk to my parents everyday, or I try to, at least. I tell them how I am doing and anything major that happens, but they don’t see every side of me. They don’t know exactly what I am like when I am with my friends or classmates. I see my parents as my parents. We are close, and I do consider

them friends, but I still see them as my parents. The way they see me is always going to be different than how my friends see me. Our legacy encompasses all the different aspects of ourselves. It’s not just how I am with my parents, my friends, or my coworkers. It’s how I am with everyone combined that forms my legacy. So I think that the eulogy at Vincent’s funeral was a time for his parents to see the full scope of their son’s life and legacy. They could hear the stories and memories about their son from others and combine it with their own. It’s like each memory and experience someone would say about Vincent was a new piece in the puzzle that formed a portrait of his legacy. And by the end of the day, it was a beautiful picture. It’s important to remember that what we do while we are alive can still have an impact even after we are gone. Just like the Doctor said, we are all important. Our time here on Earth may be short, but the legacy we leave behind can live forever. Vincent’s legacy is one I plan on remembering for the rest of my life.

Thaddeus is a senior in LAS. He can be reached at chatto1@ dailyillini.com. Follow him on Twitter @Thaddingham.

Innovations in technology not always positive for society JOHN BUYSSE Opinions columnist

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Jan. 14,the U.S. Court of Appeals ended net neutrality. By that, I mean it laid down a ruling that threw out Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules that required Internet service providers to give all web traffic equal access through their networks. In practical terms, this ruling opened the door for companies like Verizon and AT&T to charge content providers like Netflix and Facebook based on the speed at which they want their data to be delivered. Prognosticators believe this will hurt consumers who may be charged more for their data use as content providers will inevitably shift the higher costs to them. Others worry these new rules will hinder innovation in the technology world as new data costs may prove to be too high of barriers to entry for hopeful startups. Although this issue is undoubtedly important to the digital world, it isn’t the biggest issue out there when it comes to people and technology. The more severe issue at hand is one that people don’t seem to worry about as much — even though it is changing the physical world that surrounds us. It’s an issue that I like to call “Peak Technology.�

This issue is loosely based on the theory of Peak Oil that marks “the hypothetical point in time when the global production of oil reaches its maximum rate, after which production will gradually decline.� The theory is somewhat controversial and many people argue that it is not real. “Peak Technology� — a term I have just now created — is a spin on that phrase to discuss the hypothetical point in time when global efficiencies and positive impacts of technological innovations may be outweighed by the negative consequences. There is no doubt that the Internet and other major innovations in technology have drastically improved the lives of people, companies and society at large. Blogs have given a voice to the voiceless. YouTube gave Justin Bieber a platform from which to launch his meteoric rise. Microsoft’s Excel spreadsheets have saved people countless hours. Google alone has made information about nearly everything a click away. Facebook and other social media sites have made keeping in touch with those you can’t physically be with so easy. The list could go on and on, but the point is clear: The last few decades of innovation have been awesome in many, many ways. However, as the digital world was being built from the ground up, it left certain corners of the physical world in disarray. As most Americans would say the job crisis is the

most critical issue the country is currently facing, the government seems to invest inordinate time and attention on the innovations coming out of Silicon Valley. Strangely, many of Silicon Valley’s biggest stars have directly caused former industry titans, with admittedly outdated business models, to stumble. Borders, the now-defunct bookstore chain, was usurped by Amazon’s online bookstore and the rise of eBooks generally. At one point, Borders employed around 19,500 people. It now employs zero. Blockbuster, the once-powerful movie rental chain, was bested by the rise of services like Netflix and Redbox. When Kodak ruled photography, it employed about 140,000 people. When Instagram was purchased by Facebook for $1 billion, the photo sharing service employed 13 people and generated no revenue. The United States Postal Service has toyed with the notion of massive layoffs in recent years as email and other tech-based forms of communication have challenged its relevance. At the hands of Amazon, other companies like Best Buy, Sears, JCPenney, OfficeMax and more are looking down the barrel of eventual extinction. Additionally, technology has changed the dynamics of many other industries. In 2003, the music industry was an $11.8 billion industry. By 2012, it was a $7.1 billion industry. Web-based services like

iTunes, Spotify and Pandora have eaten into those sales, but widespread piracy hasn’t helped either. Many people have hailed these intense changes to the status quo as being good for business, and the word “disruptive� has become the go-to buzzword for these changes. To this point, Silicon Valley has been embraced as the Mecca of America’s economic future, but, in many ways, it has gutted and will continue to gut the physical reality most Americans currently face. America has a history of successfully adapting to growing pains brought on by industrial revolutions. The inventions of things like the cotton gin and Model T changed the physical form in which an industry operated. Although the current technology revolution has made life easier in many instances, it has also made physical elements of the American economy (jobs, companies, production, etc.) disappear into thin air. Unlike the concept of Peak Oil, the existence of “Peak Technology� is really in the eye of the beholder. Former employees of Borders, Blockbuster and Kodak might say “Peak Technology� has already been reached. Employees of Amazon, Apple and Facebook, currently riding the tech gravy train, might say it will never happen. What is your limit?

John is a senior in Media. He can be reached at jbuysse2@ dailyillini.com. Follow him @JohnBuysse.

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SPRING RUSH four girls she recruited with. However, the one drawback of Informal Recruitment was not being able to see the insides of all the chapter houses during formal recruitment, she said. Choosing whether to participate in Informal Recruitment is entirely up to the chapter. According to Ross, each sorority has a quota, or a certain number of girls who can be initiated into each chapter as active members. She said there are no specific bylaws to follow during Informal Recruitment, other than not going over the quota, as opposed to Formal Recruitment, where there are many rules, such as what members can and cannot discuss with potential new members during the process. In addition to sorority Spring Recruitment, most fraternities have also started seeking out brothers for the spring pledge class, which is also a smaller, more relaxed process. “Informal Recruitment lets people make friends and choose their fraternity in a more relaxed environment,� said Piotr Rolski, Alpha Delta Phi president and sophomore in LAS. “Formal Recruitment is solely based on a quick impression, and I feel like although it makes recruitment easier, it inhibits people from acting like themselves.� Ari Lazar, Pi Kappa Phi vice president and sophomore in Business, said that his fraternity will be hosting smaller events to get to know the potential new members better, possibly including a fundraiser for their philanthropy.

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Madeleine Defreitas, Hannah Weaver, Nicole Bergen, Melissa EspaĂąa, Illini Media employee, and Aleli Alcaide pose for a photo in March at the Sigma Kappa house. The five Sigma Kappa members participated in Informal Recruitment during Spring 2013. He s a id t h at Spr i ng Recr u it ment is a go od opportunity for potential new members because they’ve had more time to settle into school, and the current members have more time to think about the bids they want to give out. One i mpor ta nt r u le fraternities must follow during recruitment is the Social Alcohol Ban. According to Joey O’Donnell, director of Recruitment at IFC, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity member and junior in Engineering, frater nities c a n not have alcohol on their property for the first month of both the fall and spring semesters. “IFC goes to each chapter house to see if there’s no alcohol,â€? he said. Greg Danielson, freshman in Engineering, is currently going through Spring Recruitment

at Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Gamma Delta, or FIJI. He attended some recruitment events in the fall, but decided at the time that being in a fraternity wasn’t for him. “The benefit of doing it now is that you get to know if you really want to be in a frat,� he said. However, Danielson wishes there was a way to see every house and meet people in every house, and he would like to see more structure. O’Donnell hopes to give Spri ng Recr uitment th is st r uct u re by hosti ng a Recruitment Expo on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Illini Union, where fraternities will set up tables to give out more information about Spring Recruitment.

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Sewage used as a new resource for heat, electricity

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PHILADELPHIA — The orange flare along I-95 near Castor Avenue isn’t lit anymore. It used to burn off excess methane produced at this Philadelphia sewage treatment plant. But with the completion of a $47.5 million project, the gas now is transformed into heat and electricity, putting the plant front and center in a sewage paradigm shift. These days, the stinky sludge, the stuff of our toilets, has a new future. Experts see not an abomination, but a resource. “We are just at the beginning of what we can do with sewage,� said Allison Deines, director of special projects at the Water Environment Research Foundation, a Virginia-based nonprofit for wastewater and storm water issues. She and colleague Lauren Fillmore, senior program director for energy, lauded Philadelphia as an early adopter. “It takes a long time just to get a few supporters of innovative technology,� Fillmore said. “I definitely want to credit Philadelphia with being a leader.� When municipalities started piping sewage away from residential areas, the receiving facilities were known as sewage treatment plants. They did little but settle out the solids. In the 1980s, in the wake of national clean-water legislation, they became “water pollution control plants.� Today, “we’re moving toward a new name,� said Philadelphia Water Commissioner Howard Neukrug. “The industry is calling them ‘water resource recovery facilities.’� At Philadelphia’s Southeast plant, a system recently was installed to recover the heat in the sewage stream, which is about 60 degrees in winter, 75 degrees or more in summer. The York County, Pa., plant has

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cement kilns. But back to the gas. It is piped to the new biogas “cogeneration� facility on the site of the Northeast plant. In essence, cogeneration is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat from a single fuel source, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which endorsed the technology. After treatment to remove moisture, hydrogen sulfide, and “siloxanes� _ residue from the decomposition of soap, shampoo, and other personal-care products _ the gas is burned in four massive reciprocating engines. The result is 43 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, enough to power more than 4,000 typical homes _ or, more pertinent to the project, enough to meet 85 percent of the power needs of the sewage treatment plant. The combustion also produces heat. Much of it is captured and returned to the digesters, where it helps keep the sludge mix at 95 degrees, the optimal temperature for microbes to do their job.

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Jay Leno retires after 22 years Fallon to succeed Leno on ‘Tonight’ BY RICH HELDENFELS MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE

Monday begins Jay Leno’s farewell run on “The Tonight Show,� four nights of stars and tributes as he completes close to 22 years of late-night hosting. Friday night, NBC will begin Olympics coverage, then on Feb. 17 Jimmy Fallon will make a smooth transition into the “Tonight� job. That, at least, is how things are supposed to go. It is also hard for many TV watchers to believe. It is not just that Leno has reigned in late night for most of his decades on the job, and he is currently the most popular star in late-night TV. That, for all his money and success, to many viewers (especially those around Leno’s age, 63) he feels more like one of them than other hosts — they can identify with a guy who, even in a recent interview, was speaking with some awe of meeting John Glenn. That those fans who still laugh at Leno’s jokes may not warm to the younger, sillier, seemingly unpolished Fallon.

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Leno, on his side, has spoken graciously about Fallon, who at his best is very funny. Leno has even compared Fallon to Johnny Carson, the legend that Leno had to follow (and all late-night hosts end up being measured against either Carson, Steve Allen or both). He has noted that Fallon is tuned into technology and social media in a way Leno can never be. But it doesn’t matter to some that Leno is being so kind. As Steve Kroft observed in a recent Leno interview on “60 Minutes,� Leno said all the right things in 2009 when he yielded “Tonight� to Conan O’Brien. And the way that turned out — along with the war over “Tonight� after Carson — makes it seem incredible that Leno will placidly and permanently walk away not only from “Tonight,� but also from late-night TV generally. When, in 2009, NBC was ready to implement a five-years-in-themaking plan for O’Brien to succeed Leno, Leno made clear he was considering other venues. To keep him from leaving NBC and becoming its competitor, the network set up an awkward combination of O’Brien in latenight and Leno with a prime-time

hour. Neither show worked in the ratings; soon enough, Leno was back at “Tonight� — and a bitter O’Brien moved on to cable’s TBS. While Letterman and Leno have settled into something akin to a truce, Letterman fan Jimmy Kimmel still rarely misses a chance to speak ill of Leno. As for O’Brien, Leno recently told the Hollywood Reporter that they have not spoken since O’Brien left NBC. But all this inside baseball misses some basic points about Leno. For starters, he is a classic funnyman; He is almost aggressively charming, eager to please, and audiences have responded to it. It’s not an audience that prefers Letterman’s edge, or the political bombs thrown by Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. But it is an audience that outnumbers any other latenight talker’s. He has honed the perfect kind of humor for people who just want a couple of laughs before they go to sleep. Much the way people watched Carson more for the host than the guests, so Leno believes in the power of the monologue to the point that he’s stressed it to the more sketchadept Fallon.

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Spring Rush offers new forum to meet potentials ABBY GLICKMAN STAFF WRITER

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‘BLAIZE’ University student helps Greek newspaper excel to negate stereotypes

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his past summer, Blaize Stewart, member of Alpha Sigma Phi and senior in Media, was offered a job selling ads for The Odyssey, a series of Greek life-oriented online and print newspapers spread across several college campuses in the U.S. Little did he know, this summer job would soon become the link between his passion for journalism and his love for being a part of the University’s Greek life. Stewart, along with three other fraternity men, Peter Hong, senior in LAS, Andy Serbe, senior in LAS, and Jack O’Connor, junior in Media, were hired by The Odyssey’s national office to sell enough ads to generate revenue to put the paper into print on campus. It wasn’t an easy job. “It was a pretty rough summer,� Stewart said. However, the four men succeeded and managed to raise enough money to get The Odyssey into print. After the job was done, Stewart told his boss at the national office he was more interested in the creative side of the publication, rather than the advertising side. He interviewed to be the editor-in-chief in August and earned the job. Once he got the position, Stewart said he had to gather enough interest in the paper to create an entire staff, so he reached out to various Greek chapters to recruit members. “In the beginning it was rough; there were only 10 of us on staff,� he said. He hired and now works with two social media directors, sophomore in Media Allie Pitcher and senior in LAS Kelsey Schattnik; two contributing editors, sophomore in Media Vee Shahab and junior in LAS Melissa Johannesen; and the writing team. The Odyssey now has more than 50 people on its staff and is still open to welcoming new members. “I’m always interested in hiring new houses and new people,� he said. “If they’ll be a part of the team, they can be a part of The Odyssey.� The Odyssey’s staff comprises members of Greek chapters, and a majority of their articles are about various aspects of Greek life. Stewart said they have print issues delivered to chapter house Thursdays, and articles are

uploaded online two or three times per day. He also said that the newspaper is trying to have the paper distributed in more public places on campus, such as the ARC. Pitcher said she enjoys working with Stewart. “(Stewart) is great because he’s a lot of fun, but also knows when things need to get done,� she said. “He’s a really good person with a good head on his shoulders.� One of Stewart’s main goals as editor-inchief of The Odyssey is to negate the stereotypes of fraternities portrayed by the media. He personally did not want to be a part of a fraternity at first. But once he rushed his older brother’s house, Alpha Sigma Phi, after his transfer to campus during his junior year, he realized that he could see himself spending the remainder of his college years with the men in the house. “It’s really easy for people to judge fraternities from the outside, but once you’re in it, once you experience the brotherhood, the philanthropy and the connections, it’s a really great experience,� he said. “I really want to help promote that positive side, because usually in the media we don’t get such great reviews.� He also appreciates the connection between his fraternity and his work on The Odyssey. He said he considers the paper to be part of his Greek life experience, and that it has, in fact, enhanced it. He said he also enjoys getting to know people in other Greek chapters. Stewart’s fraternity brother and roommate, Jake Flannigan, sophomore in Business, said he is very proud of Stewart’s work on The Odyssey. “It’s outstanding that he brought it up from nothing, and it’s awesome how much work he’s put into it,� he said. “How much the name ‘The Odyssey’ has grown on this campus is really neat, and it wouldn’t be anything without Blaize.� One of Stewart’s favorite parts about being editor-in-chief is the response from his readers. “I really enjoy the fact that people know what we stand for and why we’re here,� he said. In the future, Stewart hopes to follow his passion for journalism and work at a magazine in New York City or Chicago. However, because he very much enjoys being editorin-chief of the The Odyssey, he is also considering continuing to work for their national office.

Abby can be reached at glickmn2@ dailyillini.com.

As students returned from winter break, executive boards from a majority of the 49 fraternities in I nterfrater nity Counci l, along with three sororities in Panhellenic Council — Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa and Phi Sigma Sigma — have already begun preparation for their rounds of spring recruitment. As opposed to both councils’ formal recruitment processes, which took place during the fall semester, both Spring Recruitment and Informal Recruitment are very casual, Shelby James, vice president of membership at Delta Zeta and junior in Business, wrote in an email. “Formal Recruitment is very structured and can be somewhat intimidating to the potential new members,� James said. “Informal is more of just hanging out. (At Delta Zeta) we typically invite (the potential new members) to a dinner at our chapter house and follow up with a coffee or frozen yogurt type (of) event.� James also said that because of this, it is easier for potential new members to feel at ease. And, although there are pros and cons to Informal Recruitment, she said that it is a worthwhile process for both the current members of the house and the new members. “It’s a fun process to get to know new women and welcome them into our chapter,� she said. “It not only betters our sorority as a whole, but gives them a totally new experience to be a part of.� Christina Fieber, continuing membership chair at Sigma Kappa and junior in LAS, a g re ed t h at I n for m a l Recruitment is more relaxed than its fall counterpart. “It’s more laid back, since it’s in a group setting instead of one-on-one,� she said. Women participating in Informal Recruitment for Sigma Kappa this year will do activities such as craft making, cupcake decorating and ice skating, she said. Shortly after the start of the fall semester, fraternities begin their recruitment, which consists of recruitment events where potential new members have the opportunity to interact with actives. For sororities, the process is a bit different. “Formal (s o r o r i t y recruitment) is a structured process,� said Heather Ross, VP recruitment for Panhellenic Council, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and junior in LAS. The process includes several rounds of “parties.� After each round, a potential new member narrows down the chapters she is interested in visiting again, and the chapters, likewise, invite the women they are interested in seeing back at the house. Nicole Bergen, junior in LAS, informally recruited into Sigma Kappa last spring. She said that after recruiting potential new members this fall during formal recruitment, she couldn’t believe how different the process was, and said that she liked Informal Recruitment a lot better. “It gives you a chance to know more people, since everyone is in a hurry during Formal Recruitment,� she said. She also said that if you hit it off with someone during Formal Recruitment, you might not see them again. But during Informal Recruitment, it is easier to tell if the house is good match because potential new members have more time to get to know the girls in the house. Bergen received a bid from Sigma Kappa last spring, along with four others. She said that the active chapter members really made an effort to get to know the new members after Bid Day. Additionally, she became very close with the

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Power rankings DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

Editor’s note: Every week, The Daily Illini basketball staff ranks the basketball teams in the Big Ten 1-12 and compiles the lists into its own Big Ten power rankings.

Michigan State fell to Georgetown in a rare February nonconference game but was able to maintain the top spot after beating Iowa in overtime while down two starters. If the Spartans can get healthy, they will be one of the scariest teams in the nation.

1. Michigan State

2. Michigan

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Shibata follows hockey dream across world BY SEAN NEUMANN STAFF WRITER

Wherever hockey exists, Yoshi Shibata fi nds a home. At just 22 years old, Shibata has a long list of places he’s lived in the name of hockey: his home country of Japan, Canada, Rhode Island, Minnesota and Boston. But now, Shibata’s journey has led him to Illinois. There’s only been one Japanese-born player to ever start a game in the NHL, and only three have ever been drafted since the league began in 1917 — one of whom was made up by Buffalo Sabres general manager George Imlach during the 1974 draft as a joke. But to Shibata, hockey isn’t a joke. The game has dictated the direction of his life, despite how unlikely it was for a kid from Japan to fall in love with hockey — a game that, according to the International Ice Hockey Foundation, only 7,746 men play in a country of 127 million people. “If you ask a lot of people if

they’ve ever seen hockey (in Japan), they’d probably say no,� Shibata said. “Live or on TV.� Shibata, standing at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, laughs at the notion of hockey being popular in his native village, Kawuizawa. Yet, the game’s lack of popularity never stopped him from pursuing his love for the sport.

Love at first sight Shibata’s interest in the game was sparked by the 1998 Winter Olympics. The Winter Games were hosted in Nagano, Japan, the prefecture where Kawuizawa is located. It was the fi rst year NHL players were allowed to participate in the Olympic Games and Shibata took an interest, attending games in person. After the Olympics, Shibata began playing at newly constructed outdoor rinks with friends, and his interest quickly turned to passion. While other kids were playing baseball and soccer, Shibata found himself on the ice. “I wasn’t good enough to (continue) play baseball,� Shibata laughed. “I was playing baseball

and hockey, but I was obviously better at hockey.� But Shibata didn’t just decide to continue playing hockey, he began living for it.

The chase By the time his freshman year of high school was over, Shibata had his bags packed and moved to Canada without even knowing how to speak English. It was a risk, but one Shibata was willing to take in order to land himself in the center of the hockey world. “When I was in Canada, it was completely different,� Shibata remembered. “It’s a small world, so I made a bunch of friends.� Although Shibata was able to easily make friends through hockey, his decision to chase the game all the way to Canada meant leaving behind his family in Japan. With the 15-hour time difference between Nagano and Champaign, Shibata is only able to see his family face-to-face on Skype about twice a month. “It’s kind of hard,� Shibata said. “Once in a while, I do Skype, but most of the time my mom or dad just text me.�

Shibata moved in with a homestay family his high school provided but didn’t fi nd it as helpful as the hockey families he eventually lived with during his career in junior hockey. Shibata said he still keeps in touch with the families he lived with during his junior career. His fi rst call in the case of an emergency would still be to his house mom in Minnesota. While Shibata has been able to fill the void of a family with the extended one he’s met through hockey, there was still one major adjustment to be made: learning English. “I just knew ‘Hello, how are you?’� Shibata remembered about fi rst coming to North America. “If some people came up to me and asked, ‘Where’s the bathroom?’ I’d probably have no idea what they were saying.� Shibata said he failed all his classes in his first semester during the transition into a new continent, culture and language. “I ended up doing OK in high school, though,� Shibata said. “It’s not like I do anything special. I just like hanging out with

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3. Iowa

4. Ohio State

After starting the nonconference season 7-6, the Wildcats are .500 in Big Ten play and in fourth place all by themselves. Northwestern picked up quality wins at Wisconsin and at Minnesota and should be favored to finish with at least 10 Big Ten wins. Chris Collins has Northwestern in position to possibly make its first NCAA 5. Northwestern tournament apperance in his first season as a head coach.

7. Wisconsin

6. Indiana

T-8. Nebraska

12. Illinois

T-8. Minnesota

T-8. Penn State

11. Purdue

In the midst of a seven-game losing streak, the Illini have fallen to last in the Big Ten power rankings. Illinois will host Wisconsin on Tuesday but will get two decent opportunities for a win in its next two games: at Penn State and at Nebraska. Still, the Illini will likely not be favored to win a game until they host the Huskers on Feb. 26, which would put the losing streak at 12.

Illinois hosts Wisconsin amid 7-game losing streak BY SEAN HAMMOND SENIOR WRITER

There are no easy nights in Big Ten basketball. There’s evidence in that Illinois has not won a basketball game in a month and Wisconsin, ranked as high as third in the country at one time, has lost five of six and dropped out of the national rankings. When the teams last met on Jan. 8, Wisconsin was undefeated and touted as one of the best teams in the country. Illinois stood at 13-2, ranked No. 23 in the country. Oh how things have changed. Illinois (13-9, 2-7 Big Ten) sits in

sole possession of last place in the conference. Wisconsin (17-5, 4-5) has some major catching up to do if it still has hopes of a conference title. The Illini and the Badgers will face each other for a second time Tuesday night at State Farm Center in Champaign. For Illinois, there is solace in the fact that the Illini may have played their best 30 minutes of basketball in Saturday’s 81-74 loss to Iowa after a horrendous start to the game. “We laced them up and played really hard,� head coach John Groce said. “I thought we did some really good things at both

ends of the floor. (Our players) gave us everything they had and then some on Saturday.� The key is to not spot the opponent 20-some points in the game’s first 10 minutes. That’s what happened Saturday against the Hawkeyes and that’s what happened the first time the Illini met the Badgers. Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-70 in Madison, Wisc., that night, the first of Illinois’ seven straight losses. “They made a lot of shots early,� senior Joseph Bertrand said of that game. “I don’t think we played defense like we know we can. We lost a couple of guys in transition.

That really hurt us.� For Groce, watching the film of that game again wasn’t a fun experience. The Badgers went into halftime up 25 and Illinois played them evenly the second half. When asked how his Illini were able to hang with the Badgers in the second half, Groce thought it was more Wisconsin stepping off the gas than any adjustments his players made. “I didn’t think we did much of anything,� Groce said. “Unfortunately, I had to watch it again and still I thought we were very selfish defensively. We were locked on our man and played it like it was five

one-on-one games.� “They were more disciplined than us,� added point guard Tracy Abrams. “That was the biggest difference. We’ve got to go out and execute our game plan. We’ve got to be very detailed.� Wisconsin features four players averaging double-figure points per game, with Sam Dekker and Ben Brust leading the way at 13.5 and 13.2, respectively. All five starters are capable outside shooters, including 6-foot-11 Frank Kaminsky. Wisconsin is also one of the best defensive teams in the Big Ten, surrendering 63.3 points per game.

The Badgers, like the Illini, are coming off a hard-fought loss. Wisconsin fell to Ohio State 59-58 Saturday, dropping back-to-back home games for the first time since 1998. But Tuesday they are back on the road against an Illinois squad looking to avoid its first eight-game losing streak since 1974, when it lost a stretch of 11 straight games. “I’m pretty sure they’ll come out hungry tomorrow,� Rayvonte Rice said. “Just like us.�

Sean can be reached at sphammo2@dailyillini.com and @sean_hammond.

Men’s basketball must work hard to end losing streak MICHAEL WONSOVER Basketball columnist

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he Illinois men’s basketball team’s brutal stretch of games has lived up to expectations. The Illini have already played three ranked opponents in its last four games, and now a pesky Wisconsin squad comes to town. Illinois will have to face a team Tuesday that embarrassed it in a 95-70 loss on Jan. 8. That doesn’t exactly bode well for Illinois’ chances at ending this seven-game losing skid. Even amid the program’s longest losing streak since 1999, I’m still picking Illinois to pull off the upset Tuesday at State Farm Center. Something sparked in this team during that unexpected 21-point comeback against Iowa on Saturday. This wasn’t an instance of a team making lucky shots or getting fortuitous bounces, Illinois legitimately tapped into its potential during a ridiculous 20-minute stretch. Illinois trailed 34-13 against Iowa with 7:34 remaining in the first half. The team looked lifeless, devout of energy and without anywhere to go offensively. The Illini would go on to outscore the Hawkeyes 53-27 in the next 18 minutes and change, leading 66-61 with 9:03 left in the game. Illi-

nois made 19-of-27 field goals at one point, demonstrating how the team flipped a switch. That switch is going to stay on against Wisconsin. You don’t dominate a team of Iowa’s caliber for that long of a stretch without playing extremely well. John Groce head coach for Illinois said the last 30 minutes of the game were the best his team has played in the Big Ten this season. Many of the adjustments Groce made against Iowa could be just as effective against Wisconsin. Expect Kendrick Nunn and Malcolm Hill to play early and often against Wisconsin. The two freshmen helped spark Saturday’s comeback with backto-back 3-pointers near the end of the first half. Groce said Nunn has been a solid on-ball defender all season, but even he had to be surprised by the freshman’s four assists. Hill has been among the most aggressive players on the team, constantly looking for his own shot while tearing down rebounds at a high level. The duo played 30 combined minutes in the last game against Wisconsin, but many of those minutes came in garbage time. Another adjustment Illinois made against Iowa was moving the ball at a much higher rate. Illinois had just four assists — no really, four assists — against Wisconsin the last time they played. Wisconsin’s Traevon Jackson had four assists in that game on his own. Groce praised his team’s offensive effort Monday, saying the team’s shot selection was much better as his

team shared the ball. Well-coached team’s like Wisconsin are too disciplined to falter against a one-dimensional offense. Illinois will need to continue to move the ball this time around. Perhaps the biggest adjustment Illinois made against Iowa wasn’t an adjustment at all. The team just started to play harder. “Those 12 guys gave us everything they had on Saturday night and then some,� Groce said. Groce said one play in particular, where Joseph Bertrand leaped over the scorer’s table for a loose ball, amassed six Matto points for his team, saying that number is “unheard of.� Groce called out his team for being selfish defensively last time out against Wisconsin. The Illini were slow to help against Wisconsin and played too much one-on-one defense. The Badgers’ shot 56.1 percent, which isn’t exactly surprising for the 10th most efficient offense in the country, according to advanced-stats guru Ken Pomeroy. Their adjusted offensive efficiency, which estimates the team’s points scored per 100 possessions, is 117.9 despite facing the best opposing adjusted defense in the nation (based on their opponents’ average points allowed per 100 possessions). Despite the team’s prolific offense, Wisconsin’s style is actually a better matchup for Illinois’ defense. Iowa consistently beat Illinois down the floor in a much faster paced offense. Wisconsin’s more deliberate approach will

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Illinois’ head coach John Groce reacts to the play during the game against Iowa at State Farm Center on Saturday. The Illini lost 81-74. allow Illinois’ defense to set, something Groce said his team struggled to do against Iowa. Illinois should also have an easier time on the boards against Wisconsin, which is ranked just No. 242 in the nation in rebounds per game. Iowa, which is third in the country in rebounds per game, destroyed Illinois on the boards, pulling down 15 offensive rebounds. Wisconsin isn’t the No. 4 juggernaut

Illinois faced on Jan. 8. The Badgers have lost five of their last six games after starting the season 16-0. Illinois has what it takes to pull off the upset. If the ball movement is crisp and the effort from Saturday is there, this seven-game losing streak will be history.

Michael is a senior in Media. He can be reached at wonsovr2@ dailyillini.com. Follow him on Twitter @The_MDubb.

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Champaign high schooler raises hopes for women’s basketball ALEX ROUX Illini columnist

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Illinois’ Gabbie Stecker takes the first stroke of her 200-yard freestyle event during the meet against Illinois State at the ARC on Nov. 1. The Illini won 206-94.

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Freshman proves valuable leader to Illinois swim team BY MICHAL DWOJAK STAFF WRITER

The transition into college life has not fazed Gabbie Stecker, who has emerged as one of the Illinois swim team’s leaders during her freshman year. “She’s stepping up,” junior Alison Meng said. “She’s leading the team and is a great role model for everyone on the team.” For Stecker, Illinois made an impression on her right away. An Illini coach was the first college coach to approach her about a collegiate swimming career, and it didn’t take long into the recruiting process for her to decide Illinois was the school she wanted. She knew Illinois would be a family where she could be happy and would be able to call home. The summer of 2012 was when Illinois head coach Sue Novitsky first witnessed the Bettendorf,

Iowa, native race. Stecker was competing with her club team, and Novitsky was impressed with her turns and desire to win. Stecker’s dedication to both academics and athletics was the deciding factor, as Novitsky felt this was what represented the University well. Though Stecker’s transition into college swimming has been mostly smooth, there were some speed bumps in the beginning. There was the struggle of getting used to different training routines, such as the weight room. When it came to swimming at practice or meets, though, she had to have a different mindset. “At the college level, a lot is expected from you,” Stecker said. “You are expected to compete in every race you swim.” Although she has viewed this

transition as a challenge, her teammates are impressed with how well she has handled it. “She’s responded the best to the transition to college than anyone I’ve ever seen,” senior Courtney Pope said. “She’s been able to make the adjustments that many others are not able to make and that is needed in college swimming.” At this point in the season, Stecker has already won 10 individual events, scored 25 times and has contributed 7 percent of the team’s total points in the season. At the Jan. 17 meet against Iowa State, she won three times in three different strokes. But her achievements so far in her freshman year are not enough for Stecker. What distinguishes Stecker from other swimmers is her drive to win, consistent work

ethic and her focus on improving as a swimmer. At practice, when a coach instructs Stecker to change something in her stroke or turn, she will make the adjustment quickly and hold on to it. “Practice helps me focus on the racing aspect,” Stecker said. “Every time we do something in practice, it means something.” Stecker has the need to beat everyone, no matter what the challenge is. In the pool, she swims her best to touch the wall first; while in the weight room, she will work hard to beat anyone in a competition. “It’s so fun to watch her swim,” Pope said. “You know that if it’s a close race, Gabbie is going to give it her all to get to the wall first.” Although Stecker isn’t a vocal leader, she leads by example. She keeps a positive attitude

and cheers for her team in every race. Her ability to swim many different strokes at a high level motivates others on the team to work as hard and reach the same type of success. Stecker knows there is always room to improve. There will be much more time spent in the weight room, as she wants to improve on her strength. She will also work on dropping time during her races by working on both kicks and turns. But if she holds on to her concrete work ethic, her goal of making the NCAA cuts may one day be crossed off her list. “All I have to do is stay focused and work as hard as I can,” Stecker said. “All I can ever do is give 100 percent.”

Michal can be reached at dwojak2@dailyillini.com and @bennythebull94.

Men’s gymnastics falls to Minnesota Illini place 2nd against Huskers, Golden Gophers BY KIERAN HAMPL STAFF WRITER

The No. 8 Illinois men’s gymnastics team got off to a hot start this season defeating some of the top teams in the Big Ten, but that momentum came to an end with a disappointing loss Saturday against No. 7 Minnesota. In a three-team meet against Minnesota and No. 10 Nebraska, the Illini finished second with a score of 432.700. Despite the disappointing performance, the team was led by top routines from freshman Chandler Eggleston, redshirt sophomore C.J. Maestas and senior Jordan Valdez. Eggleston took home two titles placing first on floor and vault. On the floor, he set a season-high with a 15.450, which was good enough for his fourth straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor. He is the first Illini gymnast to win four consecutive Freshman of the Week awards in school history and currently has seven

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Chandler Eggleston performs the floor routine against Ohio State at Huff Hall on Jan. 26. It was a close meet, but Illinois came out on top. first-place finishes this season. Maestas won the still rings with a score of 16.050, breaking the individual Illinois record of 15.850, which he set at the 2012 Big Ten Finals. “C.J. was the gymnast of the day,” head coach Justin Spring said in a press release. “He stepped up for his first time

competing all-around since (the) 2012 Olympic Trials and coming back from injury.” Valdez had another top-notch performance on high bar taking the title with a 15.350 and placing third on parallel bars. Other Illini set personal bests, but the team was unable to land enough routines to guide

it to victory over Minnesota combining for a 48 percent hit ratio, which is one of the worsts of the season. With a lineup focusing on Winter Cup, where some players will have the opportunity to compete for a spot on the national team, Illinois was unable to repeat the consistency

that has been so heavily emphasized this season. “The meet was disappointing,” Spring said in a press release. “We were still in the fight at the end, but we really gave it away on our last event.”

Kieran can be reached at hampl2@dailyillini.com.

Women’s golf defeats ISU in first match of the season Illini conquer atypical four-ball match play layout BY ASHLEY WIJANGCO STAFF WRITER

The Illinois women’s golf team began its spring season with a 9.5-2.5 victory over Illinois State in the Illinois Challenge exhibition Sunday. Freshman Stephanie Miller, junior Pimploy Thirati, junior Jackie Calamaro, freshman Emily Joers, junior Erin Ahern

and senior Ember Schuldt all won their individual matches. Junior Samantha Postillion tied Illinois State’s Courtnee Cossell in their matchup while junior Michelle Mayer was the lone Illini to lose individually. The tournament used an atypical, four-ball match play style, which head coach Renee Slone said changed the team’s approach when taking the course. The match play proved to not be a problem, though, as the only Illinois pair to lose was the duo of Postillion and Thirati. The difference in match

play was something the Illini had focused on in practices prior to the exhibition. They were also able to match their physical success with mental concentration. “Everybody did a good job of staying patient, staying positive and really staying committed to the process and sticking to that throughout the day,” Slone said. “That was a great way to start the spring season, and we look forward to carrying that forward.” Despite the dominance the Illini showed Sunday, there are still improvements to be made

before the actual competition begins. Each golfer has different aspects to focus on in the upcoming weeks. As for team improvements, Slone said “one thing is just trying to get our legs underneath us.” “Toward the end, you could see tired swings being made, just a little bit of sloppy play, so we need to tidy that up a bit,” she said. There’s more to focus on than the physical aspect of the game, though. Slone emphasized the necessity of staying committed and focusing on what the team can control.

“The nature of golf so many times is going to be resultsoriented,” Slone said. “At the end of the day, the score is what everybody is looking at, but if you focus all of your energy on just that number, you fail to stay focused on the process, and it’s the process that allows you to post that number.” “If we just take care of the things that we can control, the end result will take care of itself,” Slone added.

Ashley can be reached at wijangc2@dailyillini.com and @wijangco12.

mid-November, Illinois basketball fans had their egos elevated for a split-second by Cliff Alexander only to have them brought them crashing back down when he tossed an Illini hat aside in favor of Kansas. Alexander would have been a program changer, capable of altering the trajectory of John Groce’s program. He’s a McDonald’s All-American and arguably the best big man in the country. Illinois hasn’t had many McDonald’s AllAmericans, men or women, in program history. Jereme Richmond achieved the honor in 2010; by spring 2011 he was off Bruce Weber’s team after an underwhelming season and apparent mental breakdown. The ultimate flop came from the women’s side when Destiny Williams, then the only McDonald’s All-American in program history, appeared in only one game for the Illini before transferring to Baylor in 2010. The women’s basketball program learned last week they had secured their second McDonald’s All-American in school history when signee Chatrice White received the honor. Any McDonald’s AllAmerican has the potential to make an immediate impact, and for head coach Matt Bollant to land one in only his second year is impressive. But his biggest recruiting accomplishment could come out of the class of 2016, right from his own backyard. Tori McCoy is a sophomore at St. Thomas More in Champaign. She’s 6-foot-4 and is ranked the No. 2 player in the class of 2016 by Blue Star Basketball. She led the Sabers to the Class 1A state title game last year as a freshman. She’s received more than 10 scholarship offers, and the fact that legendary Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma traveled to Champaign last fall to watch her practice says enough about the level of interest McCoy is receiving nationally. So the No. 2 player in the country has Illinois ties and national interest from powerhouse basketball programs. Sounds like Cliff Alexander’s bio. If Bollant ends up securing a commitment from McCoy to play for the Illini, the women’s basketball program would make a giant leap overnight. Although she wouldn’t wear the orange and blue for another two full seasons, the impact of landing a top-five player would be felt immediately after a verbal commitment. Getting McCoy would legitimize Bollant as a top recruiter, proving that his 23rd-ranked 2014 recruiting class was no fluke. Other top recruits and coaches would take notice and would have to accept Illinois as a player on the national scene. Of course, this is all hypothetical. McCoy could spurn the local school and take her talents to UConn, where she would be an immediate contender for a national championship. She could go to Baylor, Notre Dame or Tennessee; schools that are pretty much everything Illinois is not when it comes to women’s basketball. No clear leader has emerged in the hunt to land McCoy, and as a sophomore she still has plenty of time to make up her mind. Two years is an eternity in the recruitment process, but one thing is for sure: Illini fans should be excited they’re in the conversation for such a highly ranked player. Even if McCoy is only considering the Illini because of proximity, simply being in the conversation can elevate the national perception of a program. Maybe McCoy never pans out. Only time will tell if she can be an “impact freshman,” like Anthony Davis, or if she ends up a disappointment like Jereme Richmond. She could be Illinois’ version of Candace Parker, or another Destiny Williams. Either way, McCoy is a once-in-a-generation athlete for this area. Her recruitment may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Bollant.

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SHIBATA hockey guys, and that’s how I learned how to speak. Reading and writing is a whole different world, though.� Shibata still reads most things in Japanese, having to translate his homework or even look up summaries of readings online just to get by in class. “If I tried (to read) the whole thing, I’d have no idea,� Shibata said. “So I read the summary first and then have an idea of what’s going on, and then I read it.� After learning the language through his teammates and coaches in high school, Shibata went on to the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League where he was an all-star and the captain of the Cranston Reds, a juniorlevel team in Rhode Island. Last season, Shibata played with the Edina Lakers, a junior team in Minnesota, where he was the team’s assistant captain, led the team in points (48) and won Edina’s Laker of the Year award for

There are some individuals voted in every year, however, that should not even receive All-Star consideration at all. This year’s least deserving All-Star is Kobe Bryant. He has played 6 games this season, out of 47. It is almost defi nite that Bryant will not play, which will open up a spot for someone more deserving. What if he was healthy in time to play, though? Next we have the curious case of Kyrie Irving. The best player on the Cleveland Cavaliers and maybe the best young point guard in the NBA is an All-Star for the second year in a row. For the second year in a row, he has received an invite to a game he should be watching from the stands in street clothes. Irving has great numbers and no doubt, barring injury, will be a top player for years to come. But the Cavaliers fi nished last season 24-58. This year they are currently 16-31. That’s 89 losses over the last

season and a half. Correct me if I’m wrong, but an AllStar should at least elevate his team to somewhere near playoff contention. His numbers are good (21.5 points, 6.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds per game) but so are Kemba Walker’s numbers (18.7 ppg, 5.0 apg, 4.2 rpg). And Charlotte, Walker’s team, currently sits in the eighth playoff spot as well. Dwyane Wade is another debatable name, but I won’t agitate Heat nation. There has to be some element of restriction when allowing the fans to vote. It is about the players they want to see but the word All-Star should maintain some sense of clout not just associated with a popularity contest. Then we have the ballot itself. The NBA came up with the brilliant idea a couple of years ago to do away with the center position on the ballot. It is a reflection of a changing NBA. A lot of teams are transi-

tioning to positionless basketball. The players are smaller and coaches are adjusting their offenses to become more up-tempo. This is not a holistic view of the league. Centers (and power forwards) do still exist, just not in the abundance they did in the ‘90s. With an adjusted ballot, you get an Eastern Conference frontcourt of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. I applaud these gentlemen’s ability to play multiple positions, but they are not equipped to start at center. This setup, in my opinion, stole a starting bid from a deserving Roy Hibbert. In an era where we glorify offense and highlights, we’ve ignored those most deserving of accolades despite their lack of appearances on SportsCenter. Centers are not the most spectacular, but it takes a certain skill set to play that position. Skill that shouldn’t be diminished by a hunger for a

highlight reel play or jersey sales. Aside from those issues with the starters are the reserves. Every single year, we have snubs. Last year was Stephen Curry and J.R. Smith. This year, the major snub is Lance Stephenson and some would say Anthony Davis. The Anthony Davis case has some strength to it because of his numbers this season. The unfortunate deal breaker is Houston’s Dwight Howard has similar numbers, and his team is 15 games over .500, while the New Orleans Pelicans are six games below .500. Lance Stephenson was just fl at out left off the list with no validation. He has been the second best player on the NBA’s best team, leading the league with four triple doubles this year. His progression is the reason the Indiana Pacers have been so lethal and are looking to take that next step. What’s odd about this situation is that you’ll often see

the 2011-12 season. With some help of Edina’s head coach Joe Long, Shibata was recruited to play at Long’s alma mater, Hamline University — the school where Shibata said the tutors had the most impact on his learning English.

some good things, but the fi rst time that I saw him skate was the fi rst practice after break. Right away, he stood out with how well he skates and he can shoot the puck, so on our ice that makes you an asset.� With Fabbrini’s trust, Shibata landed a spot on the Illini roster, replacing defenseman Kyle Clark both on the roster and off the ice, moving into the apartment Clark left behind when he transferred schools. The world beyond The Big Pond has been the “hardest part� for Shibata thus far. He’s had to adjust to a new campus and organizing a schedule that balances school and hockey. On the ice, Shibata’s troubles with communication disappear, according to both Shibata and Fabbrini. “I think he understands everything I yell at him,� Fabbrini joked. But in conversation, Shibata’s English is hesitant — pausing before each response to fi nd the correct words to say. Reading and writing prove to

be an even greater challenge. Without being able to understand a lot of written homework assignments, Shibata’s academics rely heavily on help from teaching assistants and tutors that aren’t able to give Shibata as much detailed attention as the tutors at Hamline, due to the large student population at Illinois. “It’s been two weeks since school started, so I’m trying to get used to the lifestyle,� Shibata said. “When I come to practice, I’m exhausted from just being in school from nine to three and then having to go back (to get help from TAs).� And with his parents in Japan, Shibata’s obligations go beyond what most University students are used to. On top of school and his hockey club activities this past week, Shibata has had to worry about paying his bills on time and transferring his insurance after yet another move. But according to Shibata, it’s all worth it when he’s on the ice and skating — one of the strength’s in Shibata’s skill set that Fabbrini

values most. After 11 months off from hockey, Shibata returned to the ice, joining Illinois on Jan. 17 against the Chicago Jr. Bulldogs. Less than 24 hours later, still using the stick Hamline issued him, Shibata had already tallied his first two points as an Illini when he registered two assists against Eastern Illinois. “I’m having a good time so far here, even though I wasn’t doing pretty good this weekend,� Shibata said after the game. “Honestly, it’s better than nothing. I should’ve had a couple goals, though.� Shibata hasn’t thought about his future beyond Illinois, but the idea doesn’t seem to scare the 22-year-old, who has been able to make three separate countries and countless ice rinks his home. The Illini aren’t interested in seeing their new teammate leave any time soon, having won four of their last six games since the sophomore joined the team. “He definitely brings a lot of good experience and a lot of leadership,� said defenseman Cody

Small world, Big Pond Although his education was going well, the experience with Hamline’s D-III hockey program wasn’t what he had hoped for, and that’s what mattered most. He decided to leave after only one season, in which the Pipers went 1-19-5. Illinois head coach Nick Fabbrini said he didn’t know much about Shibata when the sophomore fi rst expressed his interest in coming to Illinois, and Fabbrini took a leap of faith, giving him a spot on the team. Shibata was taking a leap of faith as well; Fabbrini didn’t guarantee him any ice time. “His resume spoke for itself,� Fabbrini said. “I’d done a little bit of research on him and heard

the best team have three players on the All-Star team. The Miami Heat, trailing the Pacers by three games, have three All-Stars while the Pacers have two. The discussion whenever someone mentions an All-Star snub is who and how difficult it is to determine the player that should be taken off. That may be a scripted media “belief� used to avoid controversy because, every year, it’s actually quite simple identifying who doesn’t belong. This year it’s Joe Johnson. No in-depth analysis needed here. He has not been having an All-Star season on the court and the Brooklyn Nets have more than underperformed. The NBA All-Star Game is sure to be the spectacle it is every year. Maybe next year we’ll get all All Stars.

Sean can be reached at spneuma2@dailyillini.com and @Neumannthehuman. von Rueden. “He’s an older guy, too. It’s always a huge addition for us when we can get guys like that.� Senior goaltender Nick Clarke said Shibata has been fitting in great with the team off the ice, being able to hang out with Clarke and other players on the team often as neighbors. “He’s a great kid,� Clarke said. “Everyone likes him and everyone enjoys his presence. Even though he’s a first-year on the team, he’s still a leader.� Shibata’s even becoming a fanfavorite, as Illini hockey fans who communicate with him via Twitter have already started to make the sophomore forward feel at home. “If you play hockey, it’s pretty easy to make friends,� said Shibata, leaning against the wall of the locker room that holds 31 new members of his extended hockey family. “I fit right in.�

Sean can be reached at spneuma2@dailyillini.com and @Neumannthehuman.

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