Wednesday April 18, 2012
Double victory
Win for Weinstein
Falkin’s performance key in win against Penn State, Ohio State
Women’s gymnastics’ all-around competitor gives flawless beam performance at NCAA regionals
SPORTS, 1B
SPORTS, 1B
The Daily Illini www.DailyIllini.com
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871
High: 73˚ Low: 52˚
Vol. 141 Issue 135
|
FREE
Housing, LGBT center measure student interest in coed dorm
Off the sideline: J. Cole performs at the Assembly Hall
BY THOMAS THOREN STAFF WRITER
WILLIAM SHI THE DAILY ILLINI
J. Cole takes the stage at the Assembly Hall. The Roc Nation rapper performed in Champaign on Tuesday. More online: Check out a Q-and-A with Big K.R.I.T., who opened for J. Cole, and a review of the concert at DailyIllini.com.
UI celebrates, honors outstanding individuals, groups that volunteer within local community National Volunteer Week on campus encourages more involvement in C-U BY CARINA LEE STAFF WRITER
In light of National Volunteer Week, several students and registered student organizations were recognized for their commitment to the Urbana-Champaign community Tuesday. Seven undergraduate students, three graduate students and two faculty members were honored at the event at the Illini Union. Vaneitta Goines, program advisor for the Office of Volunteer Programs, said the ceremony encourages students and community members to get more involved in helping others. “People who have made a strong impact in the community and really made a difference in the lives of people who are in need helps the community in so many ways,” Goines said. “It’s always nice to recognize them.”
Those who were honored at the event had participated in activities through the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, La Linea Community Helpline and C-U at Home. Registered student organizations and service fraternities such as Alternative Spring Break, Alpha Phi Omega, Men’s Rugby and Beta Chi Theta were also recognized for their contributions. Graduate student Erin Prentiss said it felt good to help others and to receive recognition. “I was really surprised that I had been nominated for an award,” Prentiss said. “I think most people who volunteered volunteer out of the goodness of their heart, and they don’t necessarily expect that somebody would be recognized for it.” Prentiss also gave some suggestions for people interested in volunteering more. “First, fi nd something that you are passionate about,” she said. “Being helpful is a help to yourself, as well. But more importantly, you will be contributing to the communities you
live in.” Volunteer Week kicked-off Saturday with an outdoor clean-up and gardening and composting session hosted by the Channing-Murray Foundation. Other opportunities throughout the week will also be offered for students who want to get out and help the community. Volunteer Week will end Sunday with an event hosted by Students for Environmental Concerns. Volunteers will assist with environmental work at a prairie restoration and a sustainable farming site. Meghan Whalen, communications specialist at the Illini Union, said these kind of events motivate students to become more involved within the community. “It’s defi nitely beneficial to the Union, to the campus and the community,” she said. “It really helps us to be able to have people from U of I out there in the community, not just helping out on campus but making a difference in the whole ChampaignUrbana community.”
“I think most people who volunteered volunteer out of the goodness of their heart, and they don’t necessarily expect that somebody will be recognized for it.” ERIN PRENTISS, graduate student
University Housing and the LGBT Resource Center are collecting survey data to gauge students’ interest in a possible gender-neutral residence hall — a first for the campus. Some 490 undergraduate students would be able to live in a mixed-gender, suite-style setting within Ikenberry Commons beginning in the fall of 2013. The residence hall, currently called Residence Hall #2, is under construction at the corner of First Street and Peabody Drive, said John Collins, director of University Housing. The LGBT Resource Center is in favor of such gender-neutral living spaces because of the interests of many transgender students. A mixed-gender living situation would not force a transgender student to identify as male or More female. inside: Kyle Zak, president of the Read the registered student organieditorial zation Pride, said this is a about the topic of concern for cam- possibility of a pus bathrooms too. He gender-neutral said gender-neutral bath- dormitory on rooms make transgender Page 4A. or non-gender-identifying students’ lives “more bearable” on campus. “It’s a step in the right direction to make the University more trans-friendly,” Zak said. Leslie Morrow, director of the LGBT Resource Center, said she hopes the new residence hall will offer these bathrooms. She said this type of residence hall would make for a “win-win situation” because it would benefit transgender students and any other students interested in this option. Since its release about one week ago, the survey has already received several hundred responses, Morrow said. It will remain open until the semester draws to a close. While this new living arrangement could be helpful for students “either transgender or in the process of changing genders,” Collins said that is not a driving force to make the residence hall gender neutral. He said Housing is interested in the possibility because it wants to meet all students’ needs and interests. Many universities around the country already offer gender-neutral dormitories, Collins said, including the University of Michigan. Michigan State University will add the residence hall style in the near future. Residence Hall #2 will also be the first hall to offer suite-style living for undergraduate students. Currently, students interested in suite-style rooms have to live in select private certified housing residence halls. Both graduate residence halls offer suites with mostly single bedrooms and either private
» » » »
» » » »
See GENDER NEUTRAL, Page 3A
CPM dispute leaves mother, son homeless BY NATHANIEL LASH MANAGING EDITOR FOR REPORTING
It was the morning of July 29, 2009, and Alicia Smith, at that time going into her junior year in LAS, was adjusting the furniture in the bedroom she had just sub-let. But 993 days later, Smith — just six credit hours away from graduating with a degree in political science — is sitting in a hotel room at the Eastland Suites in Urbana, homeless and with no idea of where to turn next. After breaking the mirrored closet doors back in 2009, Smith contacted her landlords at Campus Property Management, or CPM, asking for repairs. She said she was concerned mostly because the glass posed a danger to her son Talan, who was 3 years old at the time. Smith said that the then-property manager just had the panels removed, saying that new doors that would be less likely to break would soon be installed throughout the complex. Two years passed. The panels on
INSIDE
» » » » » » » »
her closet door had still not been replaced, and Smith had long since breathed a sigh of relief. She had no idea what it would cost to replace the doors, but she knew she wouldn’t be able to afford it. But in March 2011, after signing two more leases, Smith’s apartment at 1806 Cottage Grove Ave., Urbana, was inspected by a new manager, who was surprised to fi nd the two doors in her apartment missing, and alleged that a third door was damaged irreparably in Talan’s room. The following month, CPM replaced the doors, charging Smith $150 for each one, but she refused to pay. Smith said several “contentious” months passed, but she signed onto another lease in October 2011 as CPM sought a solution to the dispute. The property manager even offered to halve the charges, Smith said, but she was still unable to pay the price. Smith said they also agreed to forgive the charge if she moved out within two weeks — hardly an offer,
More tomorrow: To read more about student housing issues, check out Thursday’s edition of the Daily Illini.
she said, considering the slow pace at which she expected her housing assistance to transfer over to a new landlord. Whatever negotiations went on, neither side came to an agreement, and Smith received her court summons Feb. 21. “The doors were damaged under the fi rst lease, nothing happened under the second, I was charged on the third lease, and now on the fourth lease, I’m being evicted.”
» » » » »
» »
Gaps in the safety net Alicia and Talan are one of 1,400 families in Champaign County who receive assistance under what is commonly referred to as Section 8, a federal housing program that gives low-income families vouchers to help
See EVICTION, Page 3A
NATHANIEL LASH THE DAILY ILLINI
Alicia Smith reads with her son, Talan, in a hotel room at the Eastland Suites in Urbana. Smith, who draws most of her income from welfare, was evicted from a Campus Property Management apartment after a three-year battle over a damaged closet panel.
Po l i c e 2 A | Co r r e c t i o n s 2 A | C a l e n d a r 2 A | O p i n i o n s 4 A | Le t t e r s 4 A | C r o s s w o r d 5 A | Co m i c s 5 A | S p o r t s 1 B | C l a s s i f i e d s 2 B - 3 B | S u d o k u 3 B
2A
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Daily Illini 512 E. Green St. Champaign, IL 61820 217 337 8300 Copyright © 2012 Illini Media Co. The Daily Illini is the independent student news agency at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The newspaper is published by the Illini Media Co. The Daily Illini does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of the University of Illinois administration, faculty or students. All Illini Media Co. and/or Daily Illini articles, photos and graphics are the property of Illini Media Co. and may not be reproduced or published without written permission from the publisher. The Daily Illini is a member of The Associated Press. The Associated Press is entitled to the use for reproduction of all local news printed in this newspaper. Editor-in-chief Samantha Kiesel )(. **.$/*-, editor@DailyIllini.com Managing editor reporting Nathaniel Lash )(. **.$/*+* mewriting@Daily Illini.com Managing editor online Marty Malone )(. **.$/*,* meonline@DailyIllini. com Managing editor visuals Shannon Lancor )(. **.$/*,* mevisuals@DailyIllini. com Asst. online editor Hannah Meisel News editor Taylor Goldenstein )(. **.$/*,) news@DailyIllini.com Daytime editor Maggie Huynh )(. **.$/*,' news@DailyIllini.com Asst. news editors Safia Kazi Sari Lesk Rebecca Taylor Features editor Jordan Sward )(. **.$/*-0 features@DailyIllini. com Asst. features editor Alison Marcotte
Sports editor Jeff Kirshman )(. **.$/*-* sports@DailyIllini.com Asst. sports editors Darshan Patel Max Tane Dan Welin Photo editor Daryl Quitalig )(. **.$/*++ photo@DailyIllini.com Asst. photo editor Kelly Hickey Video editor Krizia Vance )(. **.$/*++ video@DailyIllini.com Opinions editor Ryan Weber )(. **.$/*-opinions@DailyIllini. com Design editor Bryan Lorenz )(. **.$/*+, design@DailyIllini.com Assistant design editor Eunie Kim Copy chief Kevin Dollear copychief@DailyIllini. com Asst. copy chief Johnathan Hettinger Advertising sales manager Molly Lannon ssm@IlliniMedia.com Production director Kit Donahue Publisher Lilyan J Levant
Night system staff for today’s paper Night editor: Rosie Powers Photo night editor: Nathalie Rock Copy editors: Makenzie Morton, Sarah Soenke, Emily Blumenthal, Xixi Tian, Michelle Senger, Christine Bednarz Designers: Kelsey Rehkemper, Kelly Fritz, Colby
Roate, Katie Damoto, Sadie Teper, Scott Durand Illustrators: Veronica Phamm Web posters: Jenna Liu, Karen Chen Page transmission: Grace Yoon
Periodical postage paid at Champaign, IL 61821. The Daily Illini is published Monday through Friday during University of Illinois fall and spring semesters, and Monday in the summer. New Student Guide and Welcome Back Edition are published in August. First copy is free; each additional copy is 50 cents. Local, U.S. mail, out-of-town and out-of-state rates available upon request.
POLICE
TODAY ON DAILYILLINI.COM
Champaign Domestic battery was reported in the 2500 block of Campbell Drive around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. According to the report, no arrests were made at the time of the report. ! Burglary was reported at McDonald’s, 1812 N. Neil St., around 4 a.m. Monday. According to the report, the suspect stole money from the restaurant’s charity box. ! Theft was reported in the 2500 block of South Fields Drive at 7 p.m. Friday. According to the report, the !
victim said his phone was stolen while he was playing basketball. ! Aggravated arson was reported at Frances Nelson Health Center, 819 Bloomington Road, around 3 p.m. Thursday. According to the report, an unknown subject started a fire in the men’s restroom.
Urbana !"Theft was reported at the Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green St., around 11:30 p.m. Monday. According to the report, the victim said he locked his bicycle to the bike rack in the parking
lot. Upon returning, he found the bicycle was missing, along with the U-lock.
J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. perform on campus
University
Big K.R.I.T opened for J. Cole who performed at Assembly Hall last night. Find out what Big K.R.I.T had to say in a Q-and-A, plus read a review of the whole concert at dailyillini.com.
! A University student reported an unknown person had entered a shower room at Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, at 1:30 a.m. Monday. According to a report, the student said the person appeared not to be showering, leading her to believe the person was watching her. She left the shower room and called the police.
Compiled by Sari Lesk
THE217.COM CALENDAR PICKS
TODAY ART & OTHER EXHIBITS
Yoga Wednesdays Indi Go Artist Co-op at 7 p.m.
EXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL! JglicfZb Dlj\ld Xk 0 X%d%
Hatha Flow with Linda Lehovec Amara Yoga & Arts at 6:30 p.m.
School of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead GXm`c`fe Xk 0 X%d%
Ashtanga Full Primary Series with Lauren Quinn Amara Yoga & Arts at 7 p.m.
2012 Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition Parkland Art Gallery at 10 a.m. Raw Art Tour 133 West Main at 6 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Glow” Paintings by Hua Nian 8dXiX Pf^X 8ikj Xk 0 X%d%
CLASSES, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
Beyond Gay and Straight: Exploring Multisexual Identities Illini Union at 12:30 p.m. Live Homework Help Rantoul Public Library at 2 p.m. MIND, BODY & SPIRIT Open Decks with DJ Belly Radio Maria at 10 p.m. Tango Dancing Cowboy Monkey at 8 p.m. Salsa Dancing Cowboy Monkey at 10 p.m. The Rag Birds at Canopy! Canopy Club at 8 p.m. Open Yoga Practice with Corrie Proksa Amara Yoga & Arts at 5:30 p.m. Kettlebell RKC Russian Style Truly Fit at 6:30 p.m.
Yoga Fundamentals with Grace Giorgio 8dXiX Pf^X 8ikj Xk +1(, g%d% Candlelight Hot Flow Yoga with Luna Pierson Amara Yoga & Arts at 7 p.m. Mindful Meditation Spurlock Museum at 11 a.m. F.I.N.D. Orphy Orpheum Children’s Science Museum at 1 p.m. Raising Readers Rantoul Public Library at 3:30 p.m. SPORTS, GAMES & RECREATION Nomad SF Book Club :_XdgX`^e GlYc`Z C`YiXip Xk 0 X%d%
GXm`c`fe Xk 0 X%d% Fifty Years: Contemporary American Glass from Illinois Collections Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead GXm`c`fe Xk 0 X%d%
CLASSES, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
Pokemon Fan Club IXekflc GlYc`Z C`YiXip Xk + g%d%
TOMORROW
Beginner Tango Course 133 West Main at 8:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT: ¡CARNAVAL! JglicfZb Dlj\ld Xk 0 X%d%
Yarn n Yak Rantoul Public Library at 7 p.m.
School of Art and Design Master of Fine Arts Exhibition Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead GXm`c`fe Xk 0 X%d%
Live Homework Help Rantoul Public Library at 2 p.m.
2012 Parkland College Art and Design Student Juried Exhibition Parkland Art Gallery at 10 a.m. After Abstract Expressionism Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead
EXPLORE
The world is your classroom with COD’s Field and Experiential Learning/Study Abroad Program.
CONNECT
Pepper Gay takes the circle for the Illini softball team vies for its third win in a row and third overall against Western Illinois. The Fighting Leathernecks will be competing in their third consecutive game against Big Ten competition. Check out dailyillini.com for a recap of last night’s game.
Raw Art Tour 133 West Main at 6 p.m.
When Computers Look at Art: Image Analysis in Humanistic Studies of the Visual Arts Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion at 5:30 p.m.
ART & OTHER EXHIBITS
Illini look for 3rd win over Western Illinois
The Art Party Studio Jf;f K_\Xki\ Xk 0 X%d%
VOICE Reading Series Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion at 7:30 p.m.
FOOD & FESTIVALS Chillax with DJ Belly and Matt Harsh Radio Maria at 10 p.m. University YMCA Presents Cosmo Coffee Hours | Macao University YMCA at 7:30 p.m.
The Daily Illini is located at 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820. Fli f]Ô Z\ _flij Xi\ 0X%d% kf 5:30p.m. Monday through Friday.
General contacts: Main number...........(217) 337-8300 Advertising .............. (217) 337-8382 Classified ...................(217) 337-8337 Newsroom................(217) 337-8350 Newsroom fax: ........ (217) 337-8328 Production................(217) 337-8320
Newsroom
Jerusalem Saved! Inness and the Spiritual Landscape Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead GXm`c`fe Xk 0 X%d%
CAS/MillerComm Lecture Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion at 5:30 p.m.
HOW TO CONTACT US
CORRECTIONS In the April 16, 2012, edition of The Daily Illini, the articles “O’Toole’s Blue team holds off Scheelhaase’s Orange in football’s annual Orange and Blue Spring Game” and “Beckman generates buzz around Illinois football program vying for 3rd-straight bowl game” incorrectly stated that Josh Ferguson ran 150 yards. In fact, Ferguson ran 130 yards. In the April 16, 2012, edition of The Daily Illini, the photo with the article “La Casa Cultural Latina celebrates Mom’s Weekend ‘in a Latino Style’” incorrectly said the image was from La Casa Cultural Latina. The image was from a Latina/Latino Studie Department separate from La Casa. In the April 17, 2012, edition of The Daily Illini, the “Prevalent politically apathetic attitudes need to be put to rest” column by Michael Hoffman incorrectly stated that Portlandia is a HBO show, when it is in fact an IFC show. The Daily Illini regrets these errors.
Corrections: If you think something is incorrectly reported, please call Editor in Chief Samantha Kiesel at 337-8365. News: If you have a news tip, please contact Daytime editor Maggie Huynh at 337-8350 or News Editor Taylor Goldenstein at 337-8352 or e-mail news@DailyIllini.com. Press releases: Please send press releases to news@DailyIllini.com Photo: For questions about photographs or to suggest photo coverage of an event, please contact Photo Editor Daryl Quitalig Xk **.$/*++ fi \$dX`c g_fkf7 DailyIllini.com. Sports: To contact the sports staff, please call Sports Editor Jeff Kirshman at 337-8363 or e-mail sports@dailyillini.com. Calendar: Please submit events for publication in print and online at the217.com/calendar. Employment: If you would like to work in the newspaper’s editorial department, please contact Managing Editor Reporting EXk_Xe`\c CXj_ Xk **.$/*+* fi email mewriting@DailyIllini.com. Letters to the editor: Contributions may be sent to: Opinions, The Daily Illini, 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820 or e-mailed to opinions@ DailyIllini.com with the subject “Letter to the Editor.” Letters are limited to 300 words. Contributions must be typed and include the author’s name, address and phone number. UI students must include their year in school and college. The Daily Illini reserves the right to edit or reject any contributions. Daily Illini On-air: If you have comments or questions about our broadcasts on WPGU-FM 107.1, please call 337-8381 or e-mail meonair@DailyIllini.com. DailyIllini.com: Contact Managing Editor Online Marty Malone at 3378353 or meonline@DailyIllini.com for questions or comments about our Web site.
Advertising
Placing an ad: If you would like to place an ad, please contact our advertising department. ! Classified ads: (217) 337-8337 or e-mail diclassifieds@illinimedia. com. ! Display ads: (217) 337-8382 or e-mail diadsales@illinimedia.com. Employment: If you are interested in working for the Advertising Department, please call (217) 3378382 and ask to speak to Molly Lannon, advertising sales manager.
CHAMPAIGN CYCLE CO. Helping you enjoy cycling as much as we do.
Choose from COD’s nearly 200 online courses providing flexibility, convenience and high-quality instruction.
COD courses are affordable, transferable and a great way to complete general education requirements or develop skills to get ahead. Apply now at www.cod.edu/admission/summer. For more information, call (630) 942-2380.
TO
! !
ACHIEVE
S PASS
RES YONEWUSR P
506 South Country Fair Dr. Champaign, IL (217) 352-7600 champaigncycle.com
s Campu
Events
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
3A
Fans claim innocence in deadly soccer riot, blame police BY AYA BATRAWY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Fans charged in Egypt’s deadliest soccer riot declared their innocence in the first session of their trial Tuesday, directing their anger toward police, charged with collaborating in the killing of 75 supporters of a rival team. Nine senior officers, including six police generals and a colonel, are among the 73 people charged in the case. The officers were present in the courtroom, dressed in traditional white defendant uniforms, but they were not held in the courtroom cage with the rest of those on trial. If the police are convicted, it would further fuel widespread speculation that the country’s much-despised Interior Ministry force allowed the bloody Feb. 1 attack on fans of a soccer club with which they have a long antagonistic history. Most of the defendants are fans of Al-Masry, the main sports club in the Mediterranean city of Port Said, where the attack took place. The majority of the victims were fans of a rival team, Cairo’s AlAhly, whose supporters are credited with playing a major role in the 18-day popular uprising that toppled longtime President Hosni Mubarak last year. Survivors of the attack charge that police allowed the attack by Al-Masry fans to deteriorate into bloodshed. Others have suggest-
GENDER NEUTRAL FROM PAGE 1A bathrooms or shared bathrooms between adjacent rooms. These bathrooms are shared between two males or two females — never by both genders. Collins said the new residence hall would likely offer suites for
ed that former regime loyalists hired thugs to infi ltrate the stadium and kill Al-Ahly fans. “Where is Mubarak?” the defendants chanted, reflecting their suspicions against the ousted regime and the justice system in Egypt. The hearing took place in the same courtroom where Mubarak has faced charges related to the deaths of hundreds of protesters in the uprising. “We will get them their justice or die like them,” the defendants in the courtroom cage shouted, fists pumping in the air as they referred to those killed in the riots. One defendant told the presiding judges he had been called in by police as a witness but was arrested instead. Outside the courtroom, hundreds of Al-Ahly fans held photos of those killed and raised posters that said, “I will never forget justice for our brothers.” Some wore black T-shirts with the words, “We were killed in Port Said.” The 30-minute killing frenzy in Port Said broke out when AlMasry fans stormed the field just seconds after the fi nal whistle blew, even though the home team won the match. What happened next is not known to be entirely clear, but according to those who were witnesses and survivors, Al-Ahly fans were attacked with batons, knives, fireworks and other weapons.
An Egyptian defendant who faces charges relating to the Feb. 1 deaths after a soccer match in the Mediterranean city of Port Said reacts inside a cage during the trial at a court house in Cairo. The opening trial of those charged in connection to the deaths of 75 people killed in Egypt's worst soccer violence was briefly adjourned Tuesday when defendants erupted in protest to proclaim their innocence.
three people — a double-room and a single-room — or four people — either two double-rooms or four single-rooms. These suites would only be available to upperclassmen undergraduate students who elect to live in Residence Hall #2. Housing sign-ups for the 20132014 academic year begin this October.
A decision about whether or not Residence Hall #2 will be gender-neutral will be made by Aug. 27 , Collins said. Should they choose to make it gender neutral, Housing would have to request permission for this living style from the Office of Student Affairs prior to the start of this coming fall semester.
HOSSAM ALI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaching out
MELANIE CHALLBERG THE DAILY ILLINI
Matt Gold, junior in LAS, speaks before the Champaign City Council on behalf of the Illinois Student Senate. Gold addressed students’ concerns Tuesday about a city ordinance that would charge a fee related to excess storm waters on property. More online: For more of the issues discussed by the Champaign City Council, visit DailyIllini.com.
Failed rocket in North Korea shows few advancements since 2009 launch BY ERIC TALMADGE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEOUL, South Korea — Analysts sifting through information on North Korea’s failed rocket launch say Pyongyang appears to have learned little about spacefl ight since its last flubbed attempt three years ago, and that the country is a long way from being able to threaten the United States with a long-range missile. The experts also said an apparently new missile North Korea showed off at a military parade Sunday did not seem to present any major leaps forward. Some were more interested in the truck it was carried on. North Korea had touted the Unha-3 rocket that broke apart
Friday as its most ambitious effort yet to join the exclusive club of space-faring nations. It said the rocket carried an Earth observation satellite, though many nations say the launch was a cover for testing long-range missile technology. Failure is a fact of life in rocket programs. The U.S., Soviet Union and China all had their share of setbacks, and Pyongyang’s rival, economically and technologically advanced South Korea, has yet to succeed in launching its own rockets, though it has tried twice. Analysts said Friday’s failure, which appeared to come in the rocket’s fi rst stage, suggests that North Korea is not learn-
ing much from its mistakes. Its Unha rocket shots in 1998, 2006 and 2009 are all believed to have ended in failure. “An obvious conclusion is they have a major reliability problem,” said Neil Hansen of the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University. “This is the second Unha fi rst stage that malfunctioned early in fl ight, after the July 4, 2006, launch — and this is Unha-3. The Unha technology for at least the first stage appears frozen to the early 2000s.” Hansen said the biggest difference between the rocket launched in 2009 and the one that failed last week was “the paint that said 3 on the rocket body.”
EVICTION FROM PAGE 1A them pay their rent. But Smith received notice on Tuesday that her Section 8 voucher, which paid $608 of her $640 monthly rent, had been terminated, after she was evicted on Monday. Edward Bland, executive director of the Champaign County Housing Authority, said terminated waivers could not be renewed until after the courtordered payment has been made to the landlord. Bland said the loss of housing waivers is somewhat rare in this county, stemming out of either illegal activity or cases of money damages like Smith’s. “It’s probably less than 3 percent in a given year,” Bland said. With a waitlist of 400 families in line for support, regaining Section 8 assistance may prove even more difficult for Smith. Smith said steady work is hard to come by due to her son’s circumstances. Her last job was with the University and ended in May 2010. The following month she had two surgeries and soon after, Talan was diagnosed with atypical autism and began having problems in school. “All of my focus was on Talan and getting him settled in school,” Smith said. Her entire income is earned through welfare of some form. She scrapes by on social security checks, child support, food stamps and, of course, Section 8. But she doesn’t want things to stay this way. “I’m not going to be on welfare for the rest of my life, but the only way I see that happening is getting an education,” Smith said. “Section 8 doesn’t do my homework; my food stamps don’t miss school when Talan gets sick.” The 26-year-old Smith had been applying for law school when Talan’s diagnosis came through. When tensions with her landlord began to rise, things started piling up. “It’s so debilitating to not know where you’re going to stay, especially when you have a child,” Smith said. “Everything became secondary: I didn’t care about school, I didn’t care about my law school applications, and I worked my butt off to get into law school, to make a better life for me and my son. “None of that mattered anymore.”
‘Get it in writing’ CPM initially declined to comment on Smith’s case, saying that the litigation was
Summer 2012 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES BADM Summer courses are available for open campus enrollment. Please consult the Summer 2012 Class Schedule for BADM course prerequisites and enrollment restrictions as well as schedule changes. BADM 300
The Legal Environment of Business 3 hours
BADM 320
Principles of Marketing 3 hours
BADM 310
Management and Organizational Behavior 3 hours
BADM 350
IT for Networked Organizations 3 hours
BADM 313
Human Resource Management 3 hours
BADM 380
International Business 3 hours
BADM 395
Senior Research II: Stategic Nonprofit Management 3 hours
BADM 395
Senior Research II: Business Case Analysis 3 hours
ongoing. But even after Smith’s eviction Monday at 9 a.m., CPM has been tight-lipped on the circumstances of Smith’s eviction and how it deals with maintenance issues logged on past leases. From 2007 to 2011, CPM tenants logged 45 complaints with the Student Tenant Union, many concerning timely repairs and maintenance. That, Smith said, is at the heart of the issue with CPM, where the property manager left the issue of the doors stagnant for close to two years. “When you break something, you have to make the repairs in a reasonable amount of time,” Smith said. Stephen Sheffler, attorney for CPM, responded to an email from Smith in which she asked to postpone the eviction. “Many, many times my client
“I’m not going to be on welfare for the rest of my life, but the only way I see that happening is getting an education. Section 8 doesn’t do my homework; my food stamps don’t miss school when Talan gets sick.” ALICIA SMITH
has tried to settle this matter with you (Smith) without having to go to court. The time for settling this matter has long since passed,” Sheffler said to Smith in an email. “The trial was concluded nearly three weeks ago, and my client still does not have possession.” “The legal process will be allowed to go forward.” Smith disputed the March 26 ruling against her. Her defense hinged on a maintenance order dated July 30 that she thought the judge overlooked. It shows that on July 30, 2009, CPM removed the mirrored panels and charged Smith nothing for the damage. But the judge, apparently, was not convinced. The agreement that CPM would not charge her was never made in writing. Esther Patt, coordinator of
the University’s Tenant Union , said all agreements between tenants and their landlords need to be made in writing. “You can’t go to court and say that someone told you something and expect it to hold up,” Patt said. “In my 35 years of working here, I’ve noticed that there’s a bias against students, tenants, poor people; and justice does not always prevail.” Smith said she consulted with another attorney who gave her a bleak diagnosis for her motion to reconsider the judge’s ruling. “(The attorney) said there’s no way a judge is going to reconsider his previous ruling,” she said. “Even if he’s wrong, he has that discretion to be wrong.” On Monday morning, she went to court. She lost.
Homeless Smith will be living in a room at the Eastland Suites until Friday morning, thanks to a fund through her son’s school district that helps provide families with emergency housing. She hopes to fi nd living arrangements that will last her until June, when her son fi nishes kindergarten and she can fi nish her degree. But with the status of her housing waiver, she can’t know for sure. For someone strung up on the last threads of the nation’s safety net, Smith has few other places to turn. A Galesburg, Ill., native, Smith doesn’t have family near enough to Talan’s school and the University for her to fi nish her degree. She listed off her options. She said she could try going to a local church and seeing if a congregation there would have resources that could help her. She sobbed, “I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to have to go to a shelter.” Smith spent the past weekend packing up her belongings and cleaning the two-bedroom apartment in preparation for the inevitable. In between, she found time to celebrate Talan’s birthday — he turned six on Saturday. The clouds did part briefly on Sunday after a local church offered to help her pay for the doors and keep her apartment. But Smith said CPM would have none of it, having already paid $2,500 fighting her in court. So it was on Monday morning, when Smith put her son on the bus and headed back in to fi nish packing. Ten minutes before 9 a.m., she heard a knock on the door. Minutes later, under the watchful eye of a Champaign County sheriff, she had handed her keys over to CPM. She was homeless.
4A Wednesday April 18, 2012 The Daily Illini www.DailyIllini.com
Opinions
EDITORIAL
Coed dorm will help LGBT students T
he first friends we make at the start of college make an important impression on the four years we spend here. And often our roommates are our first friends to go on this adventure with us. But for students in the LGBT community, a living situation that isn’t tailored to their sexual orientation or gender identity can tarnish what should be an exciting time in their lives. There are many challenges that are characteristic to traditional residence hall-living that can jeopardize LGBT students’ level of comfort and — more importantly — their safety. In light of these concerns, the University is considering
POLITICAL CARTOON
opening a new residence hall that would be “gender neutral,” a coed living situation in which you may opt for a male or female roommate. The University has been making significant strides in keeping a diverse campus. These goals can be accomplished by making its campus lifestyle attractive and tolerant to students of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Traditional housing has long been a source of discomfort and worry for LGBT students. A more notable example of this was the victimization of a Rutgers student when his roommate recorded his sexual
encounters with another male student and posted them on the Internet in 2010. The spying episode ultimately led to his suicide. No student should be subjected to that kind of harassment, which is why the opening of this new genderneutral residence hall is a welcome sign of LGBTfriendliness at the University. It’s expected that some folks will worry about their son or daughter living in a mixedgender housing situation: “There’ll be unwanted sexual tension and bizarre roommate experiences,” they might say, or, “The new residence hall will spurn a whole enclave of
sexual promiscuity.” Here’s the thing, though: Potential for awkward sexual tension is characteristic of any college residence hall set-up. We’re all a part of the adult world here. And it is important to understand that it is an option among several at the University. Those who object to being assigned to a gender-neutral residence hall aren’t going to be shackled into succumbing to such a living situation. Coed living is increasingly making a presence on campuses across the nation. The Columbia Dispatch reports that at least 55 colleges provide gender-neutral
The Daily Illini Editorial Board Editorials reflect the majority opinion of the board, which comprises: Samantha Kiesel, editor-in-chief; Nathaniel Lash, managing editor for reporting; Marty Malone, managing editor for online; Ryan Weber, opinions editor; Taylor Goldenstein, news editor; Nora Ibrahim, opinions columnist; Kevin Dollear, copy chief; Hannah Meisel, assistant online editor; Maggie Huynh, daytime editor; Maggie O’Connor, features writer
dormitories, including Ohio University and Oberlin College. It’s a mark of the growing trend for LGBT tolerance in America, and it should not be condemned only because we don’t like unfamiliar housing arrangements.
DOSE OF THOUGHT
VERONICA PHAM THE DAILY ILLINI
Public safety should override profit for PCB waste disposal THOMAS LEFFLER Opinions columnist
R
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Wall fails Palestinians Walking next to the 20-foottall “Israeli Apartheid Wall,” all the feelings I’m supposed to feel — anger, fear and intimidation — are lost. Despite the shocking message, I can only walk by this failed wall and feel disappointed. Israeli Apartheid Week, once dubbed Palestinian Awareness Week, is doomed before it begins. Whatever attempts to rally for a Palestinian cause this wall is intending, instead showcases why there will never be peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis. And yet while this wall is being built, a 20-year-old Palestinian still reads at a fifth-grade level, and the Palestinian Authority still does not have sufficient doctors to serve its people. This wall, rather than demonstrating some form
of Israeli cruelty, only emphasizes the misguided and misplaced efforts of those involved. When one day Israel and the Palestinians finally have a border, it will not be easier for Palestinians to get into Israel but harder. When the Palestinians finally have their own state, as the general opinion hopes, they will have to depend on their own hospitals, jobs and government to build a sustainable society. How then did this wall help the Palestinian cause? The answer is simple: It didn’t. A truly pro-Palestinian event would involve a lot more than just anti-Israel rhetoric. Instead, investing in a Palestinian business, fundraising for desperately needed ambulances or finding a way to encourage a Palestinian national identity autonomous from Israel are just a few ways
to elevate the Palestinian narrative rather than just victimize it. A Palestinian Awareness Week achieves a lot more for the Palestinians than an Israeli Apartheid one. The failure to celebrate a Palestinian national identity, culture and history only encourages the idea that there is yet to be one. But it must be recognized that the students involved are attempting to do good. Their hard work and dedication is admirable; however, as the saying goes, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Despite its intention, the wall only encourages a binary between pro-Israel and anti-Israel people, leaving the true cause — the plight of the Palestinians — in the dust. JULIE LEVITT, senior in LAS
esidents across central Illinois have been up in arms these past several months over Clinton Landfill in DeWitt County, where Area Disposal Services Inc. wants to put up to 2.5 million cubic yards of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated waste into the landfill. The landfill, of course, is situated directly above the Mahomet Aquifer, a giant reservoir of groundwater that provides agricultural water and drinking water for over 750,000 people on campus and throughout central Illinois. PCBs are certainly something you would rather encounter in your chemistry textbook rather than in your drinking water. Originally used as coolant fluids, the United States Congress banned PCB production due to health concerns in 1979, yet there is still millions of cubic yards of highly toxic waste that need to be disposed of properly. PCBs do not easily breakdown in nature, so these toxic chemicals stick around for a long time. They affect the immune, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems, and they are also widely believed to be carcinogenic to humans. Also, if PCBcontaminated water was to be used for agriculture, the food grown would accumulate PCBs, contaminating the food supply. In order to contain the waste to the landfill, Area Disposal Services Inc. is proposing a barrier of 4 plastic layers, in addition to the clay that is already present. Despite these proposed precautions, residents, activists and local municipalities believe that
it is inevitable that a leak will occur with potentially devastating consequences. In DeWitt County, most residents have voiced disapproval of the plan to put the PCB waste in the Clinton Landfill; however, DeWitt County is set to gain an additional $50,000 a year in fees if it allows the disposal of the PCB waste. The Clinton City Council decided 3-2 to remain neutral. Naturally, the DeWitt County Board has thus far remained quiet. Currently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing the site in order to determine if the facility should be granted a permit to dispose of the waste there. In the meantime, several municipalities, including the city of Champaign and Champaign County, are banding together to oppose the permit. Officials opposing the plan are also seeking to get a “sole source” status granted to the Mahomet Aquifer, which designates that the aquifer is basically the only source of water in the area. Activists predict the “sole source” status will be granted, which some hope will make it more difficult to
get the PCB waste disposal permit approved. The EPA, Clinton Landfill and Area Waste Disposal Inc. need to recognize that the disposal of toxic, PCBladen waste at this location is clearly not a wise decision. While disposing of the waste in other parts of Illinois poses its own set of problems, many of these alternative sites do not threaten water supplies to the extent that Clinton Landfill will. Disposing of PCB-laden waste above the Mahomet Aquifer could potentially turn into a dire situation for the future of central Illinois residents and threaten both the water and food supplies of the area. Municipalities that are chasing the money right now (DeWitt County Board, I’m looking at you), would be looking at an extremely difficult and expensive clean up if it were to occur. The EPA needs to stop acting gutless on this matter and rule in favor of public safety. Hundreds of thousands of residents depend on the Mahomet Aquifer for their drinking water. Let’s keep it clean and safe.
Thomas is a junior in LAS.
PURA VIDA
Life lessons learned not in success, but through failure PHIL JOHNSON Opinions columnist
F
ailure is not an option at this university. A campus of 40,000 hyper-motivated overachievers collectively cringes at the concept. Failure earns no scholarship money. Failure accrues no credit. Failure receives no extra tassels or bows at graduation. That is why the University should require failure. On a campus as deservedly reputable as ours, success comes as a given. Of course you graduated high
in your class. Everyone knows you scored well on the ACT. Extracurricular activities set the standard. The value of failure rests in its emptiness. Failure plummets the driven student into the hollow depths of all they fear and loathe. Grand expectations echo unmet. Lofty ambitions crumble unsupported. However, for all the doom and gloom associated with it, failure only discovers the blessed. Deep down in the tears and angst of my many failures rest the mightiest lessons I have learned during my four years on campus. While many failures come to mind, only recently have they been academic. I find those the
most pertinent examples. Take my law and communications” class. When I picked up the 560-page text from Notes-nQuotes at the beginning of the semester, I scoffed at the prospect of reading the beast cover to cover. I figured I would give the first few readings a shot, hope to find discussion interesting and, when all else fails, call my sister, the lawyer. Pleasantly enough, I found the class invigorating. The case studies were amusing and directly related to how I may or may not live my life. Who knew the First Amendment could be so cool? I found myself reading ahead in the class and pondering the concepts in my spare time.
Surely, such commitment and bona fide interest in the course work would manifest on the first exam. Wrong. While I did not actually fail the exam, I did do “average,” a foreign term best translated on this campus to “failure.” I walked out of class infuriated at myself and the professor. My next failure visited me shortly thereafter. My literary feature writing course requires one story, which is edited and rewritten three times. The story must read evocatively and carry an overarching meaning for the reader. This class also piqued my interest. I chose to write about an off-campus black barber-
shop. I visited the shop frequently and gathered a great deal of information on my topics. I expected my effort to show on my first draft. Wrong. My 2,500 words were a mess. Again, I was crushed. Did this mean I was a mess of a writer? What does that mean, as a senior, to my future career aspirations? Did I screw these last four years up? A few weeks removed from my falls, I know the answer. I did not screw up — I just came really close. The screw-up, the verifiable error, would have been to never academically failed in college. In the backdrop of my failures, I called my dad last week.
He asked an insightful question: “Phil, what good would your college professors be if they always gave you A’s and said you were doing a terrific job?” No good at all. I’d be wasting my time and my parents’ money proving that I already know how to do what I came here to learn. Failure is learning. How else determine the limits of one’s ability than to push to failure? I lived my faults. Sure, I recovered from my falls — I aced my second law exam, and my second feature-story draft proved better — but the lessons were not in success but in failure.
Phil is a senior in Media.
Reader’s opinions: The Daily Illini reserves the right to edit or reject any contributions. Letters must be limited to 300 words. Contributions must be typed and include the author’s name, address and phone number. University students must include their year in school and college. Mail: Opinions, The Daily Illini, 512 E. Green St., Champaign, IL 61820. E-mail: opinions@dailyillini.com with the subject “Letter to the Editor.”
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Despite what history says, aphrodisiacs can be whatever you want consequences, and we interact more,” Juraska STAFF WRITER said. “So it might just be that being relaxed turns When it comes to attraction, we all have our your mind to sex. If you personally have grouped little weaknesses — things we first notice about drinking and sex in your mind, then when you the opposite sex. But is there really something drink, then you’re going to think of sex.” Humans tend to associate attractiveness with beyond attraction, something chemical perhaps, sex in today’s society, so when we see things that that can turn us on? Aphrodisiacs are objects that supposedly attract us, we have learned to think about sex. It’s heighten sexual desire. History has provided not necessarily innate as a species that we do so; an array of examples over the years — oysters, it’s a societal effect. This is evident because of chocolate, alcohol, asparagus or even the col- the variety of things that make different people or red. Some are even as ridicuthink of sex. lous as the sight of a rhinoceros’ “I think it’s all psychological,” horn, and there’s surely no need said Hannah Johnston, sophoto explain why people think that more in Business. “It doesn’t triggers arousal. make sense for there to be a link As fun as this all sounds, though, between the nutrients in foods and it has yet to be proved. sexual drive.” “There are no sure-fire aphIt has more to do with people rodisiacs,” said Janice Juraska, believing things can potentialprofessor of psychology, whose ly turn them on rather than the area of expertise lie in behavioractual chemicals doing it, Johnal neuroscience. ston continued. The correlation Juraska explained that horbetween what we believe and mones are essential for men to be what actually happens is so close aroused, but not necessarily for that we can’t even tell the differJANICE JURASKA, women, so there wouldn’t necesence. Perhaps it doesn’t matter if professor of psychology sarily be a chemical component there’s nothing chemical happenthat an object could really trigger. ing if stimulation is the end result But there’s no known potion or chemical aside regardless. from the hormones used for sex — testosterone “I feel it’s definitely possible that the things in and estrogen — that onsets sexuality in humans. some foods, alcohol or even drugs can stimulate We can tell the difference through sex in ani- something in the body and increase desire,” said mals, which have pheromones that distinctly Fahad Nazir, junior in LAS. “I think there could determine their sex. Dogs, for example, smell be a combination between the chemical stimuli sexual hormones in urine that sends sexual sig- and our personal taste that helps sexual desire.” nals, but there is nothing comparable in humans, So if we believe something works, and that Juraska explained. What we have are things or vice does in fact lead to some level of stimulaactivities that yield pleasure, which tend to make tion, perhaps there’s something behind the aphus immediately think of sex, but there’s nothing rodisiac myths. chemical in these things that work like magic. “If you really want to believe something is “It’s all about associations. Things like alcohol, going to work,” Juraska said, “then most likely, for example, help relax us and not think about it probably will. It could be anything.” BY MEGHAN YEARTA
“If you really want to believe something is going to work, then most likely, it probably will. It could be anything.”
NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD ACROSS
MARCO AND MARTY
BEARDO
FROM PAGE 5A rollerblade for fun, sometimes I do it to get to class, and sometimes I do it to work out. It just depends,” she said. “It’s a really affective form of exercise, and it’s a really good cardio workout. I think it’s a little less impact than running and you can do it for a longer time without getting tired.” Polte is correct that with rollerblading, while similar to other forms of aerobic exercise like biking or running, the major advantage is that it’s a lot easier on the joints.
“It’s much easier on the knees,” said Steven Petruzzello, professor of kinesiology. “There’s not that pounding you get from running.” Petruzzello explained how in addition to having physical advantages, rollerblading’s greatest asset might be the outdoor factor. “While you can only do it outside or in a rink, that’s also an advantage to be able to get outdoors and get the fresh air and the sunshine and enjoy nature,” he said. “It can be just as beneficial mentally as it is physically for them.” The mental benefits are what Polte seems to like the most from rollerblading, and prefers
to enjoy the ride and spend time with friends while rollerblading. “I often go out at night with my friends and rollerblade,” she said. “We rollerblade all around campus and even off campus in Champaign-Urbana. It’s cool because you can rollerblade in the street and there’s no one in your way.” Listening to music and simply enjoying a few hours away from schoolwork gives Polte a break from her usual weekly stresses. “It’s nice to be out on campus and just be a college student for awhile,” she said. “It’s usually pretty relaxing, and a time to get in some miles and take in your surroundings.”
Happiness crucial to achieve heart-healthy life, study says BY LAURAN NEERGAARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Be happy — it seems to be good for your heart. Scientists have long known that Type A personalities and people who are chronically angry, anxious or depressed have a higher risk of heart attacks. Now a Harvard review of the flip side of that psychology concludes that being upbeat and optimistic just may help protect against heart disease. Rather than focusing only on how to reduce heart risks, “it might also be useful to focus on how we might bolster the positive side of things,” said lead researcher Julia Boehm of the Harvard School of Public Health. Boehm reviewed dozens of studies examining a positive outlook — as determined by various psychological measurements — on heart health. Optimism in particular seems key, as a number of studies found the most optimistic people had half the risk of a first heart attack when compared to the least optimistic, Boehm said. Why? Previous work shows the stress associated with negative psychological traits can lead to damage of arteries and the heart itself. Boehm found that people with a better sense of well-being tend
to have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, and are more likely to exercise, eat healthier, get enough sleep and avoid smoking. But she cautioned that it will take more research to tease apart if a positive outlook makes people feel more like taking heart-healthy steps — or whether living healthier helps you feel more positive. The review, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was published Tuesday by the Psychological Bulletin.
More research is needed, but that link between psychological and physical well-being makes sense, said Dr. Elizabeth Jackson of the University of Michigan and American College of Cardiology, who wasn’t involved with the review. Among her own heart patients, she has noticed that those who feel they have some control over their lives and are invested in their care have better outcomes. What if you’re by nature a pessimist? “That’s a hard question.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
!1 Hit 1942 film with the song 14 15 “Love Is a Song” !6 Pack (down) 17 18 19 10 Maybe too smooth 14 Starter of a 58-Down 20 21 22 15 Many a cut, eventually 16 Page, e.g. 23 24 17 Dagger’s partner 25 26 27 28 29 18 Like some sloths 20 Legal deadlock 33 34 22 Relatives of aardwolves 23 Pollution watchdog org. 36 37 38 24 Bank list 40 41 42 25 Bookie’s concern 30 Pink-slip 43 44 45 46 33 Carnival attractions 34 Dissolve with acid, say 47 48 35 Acid neutralizer 49 50 51 52 36 War, famine, etc. 37 They’re crossed by bridges 57 58 59 39 Give a thumbs-up on Facebook 60 61 62 40 Nappers catch them 41 Bobby of the rink 63 64 65 42 Shaved 43 Goof 13 Hospital capacity 38 DOWN 44 Most stand-up comedy 19 Inspected 42 !1 “Brandenburg Conacts certos” composer 21 DHL competitor 44 47 Stroked !2 Censorship-fighting 24 Guinness Book entry 45 48 Farm abode org. 25 Cherish 46 49 Sagittarius, with “the” !3 Natural satellite 26 Titan, once 47 52 Bush cabinet member !4 Egotist’s comment 27 Loiterer 49 !5 Some printers 57 1863 speech opener 28 Lake of crypto50 !6 Feature of some high zoological interest 51 59 Do like some birds and heels 29 Violate a peace 52 bees !7 Hurting treaty, maybe 60 90° from norte !8 Disrupt, say 30 Tahrir Square’s locale 53 61 Mop, say !9 Gets ready, as an 31 Catawampus 62 Confederate oven 32 Budget priorities 54 63 Do some gardening 10 Bush cabinet mem35 Snooze-inducing ber 64 Trick-taking card game 37 Kansas City ___, 11 Symbol on Sri Lanka’s Negro Leagues team 55 65 Mid-March celebration … with Satchel Paige, 56 or a hint to the starts of 18-, flag 12 Word exclaimed after Jackie Robinson and 58 25-, 44- and 57-Across “no” or “good” Ernie Banks The crossword solution is in the Classified section.
DOONESBURY
ROLLERBLADING
5A
BILLY FORE
GARRY TRUDEAU
DAN DOUGHERTY
10
11
12
13
30
31
32
54
55
56
16
35 39
53
PUZZLE BY WILL SHORTZ
Utah city Get pumped Is in the hole Declare Highest degree Bit of evidence More than one Levitated Buttonlike? “Nessun dorma,” for one Pasta, in product names He wrote “Jupiter from on high laughs at lovers’ perjuries” Greek cheese Long shot, in hoops See 14-Across
Sports
1B Wednesday April 18, 2012 The Daily Illini www.DailyIllini.com
Illini defeat visiting team from China BY SEAN HAMMOND STAFF WRITER
Illini OF THE WEEK
Fans got a chance to see the Illinois volleyball team at Huff Hall for the first time since December’s defeat of Marquette in the NCAA tournament on Tuesday night. The Illini swept Chinese professional team Tianjin 25-18, 25-23, 25-15 in an exhibition game. It was also the first look at last year’s National Runner-Up without All-American seniors Michelle Bartsch and Colleen Ward. The duo, and fellow seniors Rachel Feldman and Hannah Deterding, leave Illinois after amassing a total of 84 career victories. Tianjin was only able to make the second set close. The Illini finished the match with a team hitting percentage of .405 compared to Tianjin’s .171. “It’s the spring and we’re going to be sloppy,” head coach Kevin Hambly said. “We were sloppy at times and we were really good at times. People that watched saw that there is potential to be good and then there’s some times that we’re going to be bad. That’s how the spring goes.” The match was the culmination of the Illini’s training season. After practicing throughout the spring, the players will be off until summer practice begins in June. “It’s been a long spring working in the gym,” freshman outside hitter Liz McMahon said. “It was good to show everyone what we’ve been working on and adjust to our whole new team this year. We can’t compare to last year. We learned from it, but we have a lot of adjusting to do.” McMahon and redshirt freshman Jocelynn Birks have the burden of filling the holes that Bartsch and Ward leave behind on the outside. McMahon finished Tuesday’s match with a team-high 14 kills and only one
error. She also had four aces and finished with a .405 hitting percentage. Tuesday’s match was the first opportunity for Birks to play in front of the Huff Hall crowd. Birks redshirted behind Bartsch and Ward last season. She finished Tuesday’s match with a total of 10 kills and three errors. “We’re obviously going to miss (Bartsch and Ward),” Birks said. “They’re great players, but it’s just going to be different. I think that me and the other outsides will be able to fill the role.” Tianjin is a professional team based out of Tianjin, China. This was the second straight year the Illini finished the spring with an exhibition game against Tianjin, though this time it featured an entirely new lineup, Hambly said. “We got to have dinner with them,” Birks said. “They taught us our numbers in Chinese. We’ve had a chance to learn about them. It’s pretty cool that they came all the way here just to play us.” The Illini now look forward to late August when they begin play with the goal of besting their runner-up performance in last year’s NCAA tournament. “I think we learned a ton (this spring),” Hambly said. “We worked real hard and we got in good shape. We’ve been getting after it with this team. I feel like we’ve accomplished a lot in the spring and now its up to the girls to stay in shape through the summer and make sure they are physically ready for competition in the fall.” “Our mindset ... (moving forward) is going to be to win like we did tonight,” added McMahon. “Every practice is going to be working toward that final goal at the end of the year of getting as far as we can. It’s a mindeset that will be with us this summer.”
PORTRAIT BY PRITEN VORA THE DAILY ILLINI
Allison Falkin
The sophomore won both of her singles and doubles matches, helping Illinois defeat Penn State and Ohio State. BY STEPHEN BOURBON STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits down Sunday nights and decides which Illinois athlete or coach is our Illini of the Week. Student-athletes and coaches are evaluated by individual performance and contribution to team success. “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” — Vince Lombardi For Allison Falkin, it’s that unquenched drive to win that sets her apart from her competition. Not that she doesn’t do her fair share of winning. Falkin was 4-0 this past weekend with two wins in doubles and singles, respectively, and helped the Illinois women’s tennis
team beat Penn State and Ohio State. The matches were must-wins for a team that is seeking its fi rst-ever Big Ten Championship. The highlight of the weekend was her 7-5, 3-6, 1-0 (10-5) victory in singles against Penn State’s Petra Januskova, who is ranked 74th nationally. “She never gives up,” head coach Michelle Dasso said. “Her teammates have so much respect for her and we want her to be on the court because of that fight.” Dasso’s favorite example of Falkin’s determination was in the second match of the year against Alabama. She was down a set in the match, 4-1 in the set and 40-15 in the game.
Illini come from behind, get revenge over Redbirds After shortstop Thomas STAFF WRITER Lindauer, who had reached The Illini baseball team on a fi elder’s choice, stole allowed Illinois State to get second base, senior Willie an early five-run lead, they Argo notched his third RBI missed opportunities to score of the day with a single to left when they had runners on base fi eld. Argo advanced to secand they were losing after the ond when the Redbirds tried fi fth inning for the 17th time to get Lindauer out at home. Justin Parr folthis season . Those othlowed with a er 16 games go-ahead single to left field, resulted in 16 Illinois losses , miming Argo but for the fi rst in advancing time all seato second on son, the Orange a throw home. and Blue were Cleanup hitter able to pull off Brandon Hohl a come-frompadded the Illibehind victory nois lead with in the game’s a single to center, but stayed final fo u r DRASEN JOHNSON, innings. at fi rst base as pitcher Reid Roper Illinois State struggled in didn’t bother his fi rst career start, allow- to make the throw home this ing five earned runs on just time. three hits in 1 1/3 innings, but “It was really good to see the bullpen shut out the Red- guys bounce back and battle birds, allowing the Illini to back,” Illinois head coach Dan come back. After closing the Hartleb said. “Offensively, we gap to one run, Illinois scored came up with some big twothree in the sixth to take a 7-5 out hits, which were important lead that would last the rest of the game. See BASEBALL, Page 3B BY ELIOT SILL
“My changeup was working for me, so I kept them off balance with that. I had good fastball command, so I felt good.”
See IOTW, Page 3B
Honorable mentions Kevin Johnson (baseball) — The junior tossed 81 pitches, struck out one and walked none in a complete-game loss Friday to Purdue. Michael Buchanan (football) — The senior racked up 4.5 sacks and 12 tackles in being named the Defensive MVP for Saturday’s Orange and Blue Spring Game. More online: For a video of the Illini of the Week in action, visit www.DailyIllini. com or check it out at www.YouTube. com/thedailyillini
JOSEPH LEE THE DAILY ILLINI
Illinois’ Jocelynn Birks (7) serves the ball against Tianjin at Huff Hall. The Illini swept Tianjin, the top professional team from China, 3-0 Tuesday.
RUGGERI’S ROAD
Men’s»gymnastics » » » » NCAA » » »title could go any way BY EMILY BAYCI SENIOR WRITER
Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series previewing the men’s gymnastics NCAA Championships in Norman, Okla., on April 19 to 21. There is no clear favorite heading into the men’s gymnastics NCAA champion-
ships this weekend in Norman, Okla. In men’s gymnastics, the top talent is typically concentrated around five or six schools, which Illinois head coach Justin Spring said comes into play more than ever this season. The No. 1 ranking has shifted between Oklahoma and Penn State most of the season, while both schools have lost to teams in the top five. The Sooners have the advan-
» » » » No.»2 Penn State» »
No. 1 Oklahoma
tage of the top ranking and a home crowd, but no school can be overlooked, Michigan head coach Kurt Golder said. “This is going to be like Big Tens, where the meet comes down to the last routine of the last rotation,” Golder said. “It’s going to be intense and exciting.” Here’s a look at the top six teams in a field of 12.
No. 3 Stanford
Coach — Mark Williams High score — 357.050 Best events — floor, parallel bars and high bar Top performers — Jake Dalton and Raymond White On the Sooners — “I like to think we can continue the roll we have been on this season and we can win the national title,” Williams said.
Coach — Randy Jepson High score — 360.600 Best events — pommel horse and rings Top performers — Craig Hernandez and Scott Rosenthal On the Nittany Lions — “Penn State is going to come back from the Big Ten Championships gunning for revenge,” Spring said.
Coach — Thom Glielmi High score — 355.800 Best events — parallel bars and rings Top performers — Eddie Penev and Gabe Alvardo On the Cardinal — “If we go in and do our job, we are within striking distance of a national championship. We have the consistency and execution needed to win,” Glielmi said.
No. 4 Illinois
No. 5 Michigan
No. 6 Minnesota
Coach — Justin Spring High score — 359.700 Best events — parallel bars and high bar Top performers — Paul Ruggeri and C.J. Maestas On the Illini — “We have had a weird season and never really had a full lineup, but I’m confident if all our guys hit, we can be the next national champions,” Spring said.
Coach — Kurt Golder High score — 343.400 Best events — vault and floor Top performer — Sam Mikulak On the Wolverines — “With the personnel we have, we’re as ready as we can be and we’re capable to be in the hunt for the title,” Golder said.
Coach — Mike Burns High score — 350.600 Best events — vault and parallel bars Top performers — Zack Chase and Russell Dabritz On the Gophers — “We have been improving all season and I think we can make a name for ourselves,” Burns said.
2B
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
FOR RENT
Services
Employment
Business Services Child Care Cleaning Mind, Body & Spirit Tutoring Financial
Help Wanted Full Time 010 Part Time 020 Full/Part Time 030 Seasonal Jobs 035 Job Wanted 040 Business Oppurtunities 050
DAILY ILLINI CLASSIFIEDS
110 120 130 140 150 160
Merchandise Textbooks Clothing Computers Furniture Pets TV Garage Sales For Sale Miscellaneous
Rentals
Transportation
220 230 235 240 250 260 280 285 290
Apartments
Automobiles 310 Bicycles 320 Motorcycles/Scooters 330
Furnished/Unfurnished
Furnished Unfurnished Sublets Summer Only Off-Campus Other For Rent
410 420 430 440 450 460 500
Houses (For Rent Condos/Duplexes Rooms Room & Board Roommate Wanted Office Space Parking/Storage For Rent Wanted To Rent
510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590
Place your ad by phone! Call 217.337.8337 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Real Estate
Condos/Duplexes Houses (For Sale) Residential Property Open Houses
Things To Do
620 630 650 660
Campus Events Community Events
Classes
Announcements
710 720 750
Lost & Found
810
Volunteer Opportunities 820
Miscellaneous
830 Adoption/Egg Donation 850
Shout Outs Shout Outs Greek Shout Outs
900 901
Rates Billed: 44¢/Word Minimum $2.00 Paid-In-Advance: 37¢/Word Deadline 2pm on the day before publication. Online Ads Classifieds automatically appear online at dailyillini.com
Important Information About Your Ad
Report errors immediately by calling 337-8337.We cannot be responsible for more than one day’s incorrect insertion if you do not notify us of the error by 2 pm on the day of the first insertion. All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher.The Daily Illini shall have the right to revise, reject or cancel, in whole or in part, any advertisement at any time. The Daily Illini shall not be liable for failure to print, publish or circulate all or any part of any issue in which an advertisement accepted by the publisher is contained. The Daily Illini extends credit to classified advertisers as a courtesy.We reserve the right to set credit limits, to require cash in advance, and/or to require a completed credit application. The Daily Illini screens classified advertising to avoid misleading or false messages. Please be cautious in answering ads, especially when you are asked to send money. If you have a question or concern about any advertisement which has appeared in our paper, we will be happy to discuss it with you. Please call 337-8337. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, and similar state and local laws which make it illegal for any person to cause to be published any advertisement relating to the transfer, sale, rental, or lease of any housing which expresses limitation, specifications or discrimination as to race, color, creed, class, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, prior arrest or conviction record, source of income, or the fact that such person is a student. Specification in employment classifications are made only where such factors are bonafide occupational qualifications necessary for employment.
employment
HELP WANTED Part time
020
!"#$%&"'()*#"!+,*!"#$%&'()*+%,"-*(.%/**$*$%#/%0(1"2 /"3% 4556% 7899% :;% <;#/3% =>#?-% ;/% &'()*+.3%
!"#!$%& !"#$%&"'#$"()"&*"+,"$-*#.$)"#/$'+0$ '+*1'2$+3#&*#*4+$'/$'$)'&#5#*1"$/'2"/$ '//4,*'#"$64&$7&'*&*"2'+0$8""0/5$ 91"&*,':/$;43+#&<$=#4&">$?+4-2"0%"$ 46$)"#/@.4&/"/$."2)632>$=41"$."'A<$ 2*6#*+%$&"B3*&"0>$$ 9/C$64&$'$1'+'%"&>$$ DEF5FFDF>$
HELP WANTED
APARTMENTS
420 APARTMENTS
Furnished
Furnished
!"#$%&$'()*+,-./01$2& !"#$"%&'(")*+,-." ,"#$"%&'(")*+/0." " !#$"123456789:51";33<"=>7?" *@"('ABC"DEFGE"'HBI'AG"FAJ"H&IKEG" FB"GEDEKB"D'KFBI'AGL"" " !"#$%&'()*+,-./012 ,*-8!.*8*M@@" 22N" !"#$%&'%(")*+,-%% ./0"1&"23%45'*35&63, !"#$%&'()*+,-"$)#.*+/$0(#$(0+ 1*2*3+4()#556+-7-#06($0&+ 2*3*8+4()#556+-7-#06($0&+ 219:388:;3<8+ ===>-)?7#57(#0%(&>@56+
030
Full/Part time
!"###$%&##'()*+,-+)-./012-*23-45/630+,-5.67-33378.95/:5;74)(-
!"#$%&'()"*% )!"%+!',$'-.(% +/0()12%+#03 )45% +467869:;% +<=;>?@% +A=B% 9C% ;<D%6EE58>9;:%688A9E6>9<;C%F<?G% % *9;9;:%1<<7%H5?I5?CJ%36;K=5>% H5?I5?CJ%3=CC5?CJ%36?>5;L5?C%M% H;6EN%36?% % $?<I9L5%><8%;<>E4%C5?I9E5%><%<=?% 757B5?C% % '88A@%9;%85?C<;%O67PQ87G%% RSRR%H<=>4%$?<C85E>%'I5;=5J% +467869:;%-#%
!"#$%&$'(&)*+*",&!*-)%-$.& #*.*/0&1231 45678&96&':;<:88=<:;&4>?@A7 !""#$%&$'()*$+,-$./0(*($ 1(/23$!$034/5567$89$8(:;<)*$=:573,$ (*4$0(:=5*>$ 1(/23$?$034/556$?$0(,@$89$0(:=5*>$ A/33$B*,3/*3,-$AC::>$DC/*)7@34$$ 8(7@3/$(*4$4/>3/$:5=(,34$)*$3E3/>$ C*),$$ 8),@$F(/;)*2$(E():(0:3&$ #%B#$0#.'&C"DC"0-'/& EEEF>GH@=6@8=9<87FI6?& ?!G<#HH<"#IH$
Seasonal Jobs
035
HUMONGOUS 1BR !"#$%$&'(()*$+ ,-.$/'01$2#3# !"#$%&'$()*+,-
!!!"##$%&'(")*$+ ,-./0+12.3.455
2 FREE PARKING SPACES special offer
808 W. Illinois, U. 3BR/2BA $1,310. W/D, D/W, C/A !!!"##$%&'(")*$+ ,-./0+12.3.455
!""#$%&'()**'+$,"'-.%/01.2"34 !"#$%&'()*$+),-'."/"0+#+/,' 1234',*'56'.78',9)*%09'&%##+)'' .%&,'9":+';")<'8=>>'*%,'"/' "$$>=;",=*/'",'343'?'@)++/'A,' *)'+7#"=>')+&%#+',*' B*C&D;$#7"$,&<;*#'
rentals
APARTMENTS
Furnished/Unfurnished
410
!"#$%&$'()*+&$,-."&$$ ///&0123402)516*7647&348&$$ #$9043:$3;87()&$$ !#<=>?-=#??-&$
!!!"#$"%&'()
!"#$%&''(" ('%$&)" *+(,-." /'0)1'-.$
!!!"#$"%&'()$"*"'+,-)."/&-01'2(3." 4567"-,,8'."9"/&::";<+2'$"!";:,=>" =<8?&'."@A."BC."D<::"9E!!."F!9GH$"" III$:10=,:0'21-(?-,?$=,8" 9!GJ*KLJ!KKL$"
!"#$%&'()*+$,"-$./0.102$ 3-&'4$%"5'4)"*6$278$9$:78$;*)4($ <02=/1$<0>//$ ?,,&-)*+$0$@"*4A$B8CC$-&*4$"*$:$ D&E-""@$;*)4(F$ G'*'+&E$DH$8'@(A'#$8&'%$C(4'4&F$ I'%%$2J>1K://$"-$&@')%$ %&'()*+L-'@(A'#F5"@$ ###F-'@(A'#F5"@$
1 Bedroom $ 520-570 911 W. Springfield, U $ 525-595 1004 W. Springfield, U $ 495-529
!"#$%&$'()*+,$-& !"#$%&'()*+*,()#--.** /0/#1.($1*2-#*!/33*+45+6** 7-*8(1&6*9:+46* * ;1(<(*!#(#%='&* +5:>?@A>55B+* &1(<(&/0/#1.($1&6=-.*
Safe Quiet Street 1 block from Lincoln and Green. 1 BR, LR, kitchen, study, bath, patio, parking. No smoking, no pets. Available June or August $550/mo. | (773) 888-1751 westernrentals705@gmail.com
!"#$%&'(')$"*+$!& +,-&)./01/2&3,4&'52560&7897 !"#$%&'$"(!)* +++,-./0123240.560-$78,79.* * 7&:.;4,,< $)&*:,*;4.94<=*>,*?&#@* $!@"*:,*;4.94<=*>,*?(%@* $A@'*B,*C098D1096=*>,*?"@@@E* $"@@'*C,*F978-0=*>,*?A'@$?&)@* $)""*B,*>18471=*>,*?#))* $G86H846/-15IJ*?A#@* $"@@(*B,*>K24L=*M,*?#))* $"@"@*B,*>K24L=*M,*?&')* * !"#$%&'()(*"+&,#-("."%*"/*0( 12"#340&35(6+#&%570,
special offer
THIS WEEK ONLY! 808 W. Illinois, U. 1BR/1BA $775. W/D, D/W, C/A !!!"##$%&'(")*$+ ,-./0+12.3.455
!"#$%&''"(%% )*+,-# !"#$%&''(")'*+" ,"#$%&''(" -"#$%&''(" ."#$%&''(" /0(1234"-56755,5" 890:;0<;$"82=23+",>!," !"#$%&'()*+&(*,*&%-.$%/ !"#"$"%&'())*+",-(./"-.,-(.+"0122" 2345.'&'"678"9:5..&;<"95=;&">?+" 0122"@AB:"C4&&'"D.E&(.&E+"0122" F5E&(+"@&5E"5.'"E(5<:"(&*)G5;H""I,,J <E(&&E"45(KA.B+"A.'))(";5-.'(L+"4));+" E&..A<"M)-(EH"I."N"O>P"=-<"()-E&<H"" C*5;;"4&E"IQH"OJ0"RJSTU7+"C5E"!7JSH" $!7V"FH"F:AE&"CE(&&E"W.&5("C4(A.BJ !"#$%&'"(%)*+,-./,-+*-% " XXXH*L545(E*&.E:)*&HM)*"
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
2 Bedroom
Lg cXk\ jkl[p`e^6
Corner of Lincoln and Green $780
K_\ 9\jk f] :L fe k_\)(.%Zfd ZXe _\cg pfl Ă&#x201D;e[ k_\ Y\jk Zf]]\\%
3 Bedroom/Two Bath 1010 W. Springfield, U $1080 - $1140
4 Bedroom/Two Bath 1010 W. Springfield, U $1440 - $1680
Find something new to do.
the217.com
THE217.COM
BCD2#!#%#&#'()*++,# -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777# #
#"<$%&$E+,-FB$ *B/CD/(1) BCD2#!#'/E.FFG# -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
G"=$@&$*'/-H$ *B/CD/(1)
N OW LEAS ING!
<!!$@&$*9?2I$ *B/CD/(1)
Take a virtual tour at www.bankierapts.com Call 217.328.3770 to set up an appointment
!#'()*++,# H&4!#D=(A?IJ# -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
#"=$%&$%(JFB$ *B/CD/(1) BCD2#&#'/E.FFG# H$KK#D=(A?IJ# '0L#2M#%#NCOPQQ0# -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777# #
K"K$%&$+/H$ *B/CD/(1)
34567$-8-%649!63 !"#$%&'()'*$+",$-.*./($0120 !"#$%&'$"(!) ***+,-./01213/-45/,$67+682 Bedroom $870 $930 $1000+ $640-$850 $730 $670 $755 $845
58 E. Armory, C. 201 E. Armory, C. 604 W. Stoughton,C. 1004 S. Locust, C. 511 W. Church, C. (unfurnished) 1009 W. Clark, U. 1010 W. Clark, U.
Parking & laundry available Apartments Furnished
BCD2#!#%#&#'/E.FFG# E28L$;<MN -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
!"!$%&$.,%@O$ ,-./)/ BCD2#4#'/E.FFG# D/(A$,F('(F(@%P # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
K"=$%&$'+*,%F$ *B/CD/(1) BCD2#!#'/E.FFG# H$59#D=(A?IJ# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777# !"#$%&'("#)*+&"',%-""#%./*'0,%% &'+$#&"#%.&1+2#$0,%$+13 :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 0#!Q:$<<QRKK=#
LOOKING
-----> Search by cuisine -----> Locations shown on Google maps
!1>G%HI% +1JK(L= !!"#$%&'%(%')%*%+",-./%0%1-"2&,34&/% 5%6'./3/%'4#7%8%&'%9%:#';$/%"<"7= !>".4?27%@4%1-"2&,34&A%B.24@/C3?A% *4&3243& !8ADAE%F3?2'',%1-"2&,34&/ !DAEA9%F3?2'',%6'./3/
SELL IT WITH CLASSIFIEDS. IN THE DAILY ILLINI
)))*+,-./0.1/2314*506
!"#$$%&'($)(#%"*%""%+%)!,-
WHEELS THAT MOVES?
FIND IT @
classifieds. dailyillini.com
Finished units! Call us for a showing toda yy.. today. today
Leases A Available Spring 2013
OPEN HOUSE
Maywood Apartments
1pm - 4pm Saturday on location
Studying Abroad For Fall? !"#$%&&$'%(&
THING WITH
DIRECTORY
-----> Coupons
!"#$%&'()%% *+*),-.#, /",0%,0.%% $*"1&%"11"#" *+*),-.#, 2.*)30
!"!$@&$A/)(@'$ *B/CD/(1)
4#'()*++,# -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
-----> Restaurant reviews
plan your weekend with...
!"#$#%#&#'()*++,# ;<="$%>376?9 -.//#012/.1/2# # 3!456#$$57889!# :::;,<,=*+=(*>?(@;A+,# 7777777777#
Amazing 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms!
TO SELL?
Get your daily fill in
!"#$$%!& '()*!#+,-$
420
!"#$%&$'()*+')$ ,-./)/$ 012334$5$'647894:
'
HAVE SOMETHING
!"#$%%&'''%%()*+$%%,-.$%%/-#$%% 0123$%%4213%%56789:;2<$%%=1>?@<% :@<$%%?1+7;$%%5;%?6+<A%%BC''DBCE'% *@257<963A%% FGHD&GGH%
Furnished
FOR SOME-
!"#$%& %'()*'"+$
56+,."2'/!.)'%++78'9:;<'3#&,+#0',"#$ !!!"##$%&'(")*$+ ,-./0+12.3.455
KKK><<C:.36>L2C%%%%%%%MG/1/NOO
For Info: (217) 344-3008 911 W. Springfield, Urbana www.BaileyApartments.com
!"#$$%!& '&()*!#+,-$ !"#$%&$'()*+$,&$-(./$(0$/1234+$ !"#$%&&$'(&&#)*')+,-#./0'12$34'5&' 14./&$56(7$89:9&$ !"#$%&'()*%+(,##-.(/012(345$#46( $&47 .../0012345/671& 89':;&<='*'>??
'./&0&12345&!&6278&29&8:;<= !"#$%&&$'(&&#)*')+,-#./0'12$34 >2&:=78&9?2@&ABCB
!"#$%&#'%()*++&
!"#$%$&"#$'()*+,(-$./$0.1()2./$.+$ 1./)(1)$*3$4.+$($+56*0(+$37.82/69$$ ')*,-2/6$:;+.(,$4.+$<(00=$>5(353$ :?(20(;05$'"+2/6$@A!B$ C(-8..,$:"(+)#5/)3$7(3$35#53)5+$ 05(353$(?(20(;05D$ $ :#5/2)253$()$E!$F9$G.7/$')9H$$ I7(#"(26/J$ %$K(375+LM+-5+$2/$*/2)$ %$!$N0.1O$4+.#$@@$;*3$02/5$ %$>(+65$31+55/$PQ$2/$5(17$*/2)$ %$N(01./253$ %$R5()5,$(/,$351*+5$*/,5+6+.*/,$ "(+O2/6$ %$<*00-$5S*2""5,$6-#$ $ <2/2375,$*/2)3D$I(00$*3$4.+$($$ 37.82/6$).,(-9$ T.$).$8889#(-8..,(")391.#$.+$ 1(00$@!U9B&&9BVUU$).$326/$($05(35$ !"#$%&"'&(!")&*%&"+'&,-$(./0&"123-&$!& V!A$'9$'2W)7$')9H$I7(#"(26/$
420 APARTMENTS
!"#$%&'()"*+,%-+. /'!%0*11,' !"#$%&$'()*+,-./01$2&$$ !"#$%!#&%' !##$%&$'()*+,-./01$2&$ !"#$#!#(#' #""3$%&$'()*+,-./01$2&$ !")(#!#$(' ' 2'!%0*11, ###$'&$4*+56/+$7+0$8)..+$ !"&*%' ' 3'!%0*11,4561'!"+7 #"#"$%&$'()*+,-./01$2&$ !"+%*%!"++)%' ' 8'!%0*11,4561'!"+7 #"#"$%&$'()*+,-./01$2&$ !"+))%!"+,*%' ' -./'012.3'4$+&5'6))!6%%*' !##$%&$'()*+,-./01$2)97+7$ :::&;7*/.<=(7)>?.+>@&56?$
!"#$!"%$!&&'(')*+,-.'/0 *,-.%/0$123%456.%78,39:; /%<=->%4<26?%!2%@.64?%#A) B:2C%DEFG%H.-53353-%I8;? J,3.?%J,7;?%2:%#,-,46>
!"#$%%&'' ()"*+,-.+/' 0)-.'1%2/-
111 S. Lincoln, U
Furnished
!"#$!"%&'(&)*+,-./&0( !"#$%&'((('"))*+,-.'/'0*1+""2'$-,&%' 343,5305*')"+'67/68'' 9"2*'$-,&%':*&')+,*-15;8'9#<*1$5*'3-' 3::",-&2*-&'&"13;='' 6/>?@A>?677B'''' CCC8&+,#"$-&;2.8#"2'
1 FREE PARKING SPACE
!"#$%%"&'$()*+",&'-%, !"#$%&'()**#+,( -./!(0112()3456( 787(09(/''%:;%<=(>9(?@ABC@D( EF=?F89(0BG=(GB0=(HBD( III9""J+#:K9$;J( LCFMN(?OFPF788(
420 APARTMENTS
!"#$%%"&'$()*+",&'-% !"#$%&'()**#+,( -./!(0112()3456( 787(09(/''%:;%<=(>9(?@AB?@C( DEEF9(0BG=(GB0=(HBC( III9""J+#:K9$;J( LM?EN(OF?P?788(
!"#$%&'()*+*,$)*-*.()#//0* ,1,#20($2&*3/#*3,44*+56+7* 8,"$)#9*%$*(,:'*,1,#20($27** ;/*1(2&7*<=>5*,$)*<?@5* A2(B(*!#(#%:'&* +6C7-@?766=+* &2(B(&,1,#20($2&7:/0*
!"#$%
!"#$%&$"'()(*+ !"#$%&$'())*+$,&$ -$./$0(12$3#4#$ !"#$%&'$()*+,-) .../0012&'3/$41) 5!-67$8#-9-:""$
Furnished
!"#$%&$'()*$+
!"#$%"&"'(%)**+",-#).+($." /01234125+*$.6" &'()*+,-+.*+ ,7879."&:!&" &!;3<4!324:;"
!"#$%&&'"(') !"#$%&'()!*$$ +,-$./0.102$ $ (34-3567$43$8229$ (::$;:<=53:$>,-$?:345@=$ ,6:15@@56,5=AB,C$ .0DA22DADE//$
420 APARTMENTS
Furnished
!"#$%&$'()*+, !"#$"%&'()*$&%+),#*-()-./01!"#"$%&'$()*'$"%+(,%-..$)(/% 01234152%%6+$7)(/%082423% !2343554!!67-
!"#$%&'()*"'+,&#+!"#$%&'()*+,$ -.'/)*+$01$21$31$4$5$6&78"".(,$ 9':&$'$;)8<='>$<"=8$'<$###?@'*:)&A 8'B<(?C".?$ D'>>$20EA32FA3EEG$$ <"$(&<$=B$'*$'BB")*<.&*<?$
!""#$%&'()$*)+,$ -./01/&23
901 W. Springfield, U FOR RENT
!"#$%&''() !"#$%&'$()*+&,-.$%/-0+1&2*"0/+3#4& 5&6#(-4#7#41&2$77&89:81&& 8&;$%3+<&="##&)$">/0?&$04&7$*04"@1& AABC89DE1&
! "#$%&'(!)*(!+,(!*-./01/! 2'%!34#56!7#!589:-;(!! %'.<'%%&<'.(!;5<%'5%;! *"%(+,--. =#>'?#-;%!@1/AB! /"%(+,--. C#D7!=#>'?#-;%!@EF0! /"%(+,--. =#>'?#-;%!@1100! >>>G4<'5#4';?<&%:&#:G5#9! /1AHIJEH1JJE!
420 APARTMENTS
Furnished
!"#$%&'(' )$#%""!*'('+,-./' ,-012-3+4
THIS WEEK ONLY! HELP WANTED
420 APARTMENTS
has semester leases available.
or contact us for a regular showing
Amenities at 51 E. John St., Champaign ) W $ # #( # & % ) r &$ % ''' ('
) # $ r & % ) $
) % $ &r & # r & ! # ) & ( "& !! (
!%$ # .344.
readbuzz.com
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Coachella’s Tupac hologram inspires revival of sports legends for modern day matchups THOMAS BRUCH Sports columnist
D
uring the final night of the Coachella Music Festival on Sunday, fans, both at the festival and those sitting at home watching the live on YouTube from their laptops, anxiously awaited Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg taking the stage to end the weekend on a triumphantly gangster note. Instead, in a moment that will go down in musical history (and the drug-induced hallucination pantheon), Tupac appeared. Internet chaos ensued. This Tupac, who effortlessly moved across the stage spitting bars from his catalogue of hits as well as interacting with Snoop and Dre, was not real, though. Tupac Shakur has been dead since 1996. This Tupac was a hologram. After enough observation and a furious splash of water to the face, the holographic properties of this faux Tupac can be spotted. But make no mistake, this was Tupac. When a person recalls a memory from his mental storage departments, an image materializes to the corresponding memory: the first day of school, prom, a Cubs game or your sister’s wedding. You don’t actually see these mental images, but you do because you experienced them and then stashed them away in the large storage bank known as your brain. A hologram presents the visual manifestation of those memories you cannot actually see anymore. Which begs the question: Can we revive other legends to view them at their optimal prominence again? Can we do this with sports legends from the past, and even pit them against their modern counterparts? Why not?
MJ vs. Kobe The “who’s better?” debate between these two dominant NBA shooting guards probably
APARTMENTS
shouldn’t exist. The argument persists, though, because Kobe keeps winning rings and uses his considerable affluence for German surgeons to invent the Fountain of Youth in his favor. I’ve never been an ardent fan of Kobe, but watching him over the past few years has been a real treat. Kobe masterfully wards off any defender through a variety of head fakes, shot fakes, crossovers and fadeaways. He’s nearly unguardable and has had a renaissance year at the tender age of 34, leading the league in scoring at 28.1 points per game. Most people around my age never witnessed Michael Jordan’s heyday. We might have seen him dismantle the Jazz in the ’97 and ’98 NBA Finals, but we never saw him completely eviscerate the rest of the league with his scoring prowess on a nightly basis during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Thus, the need for a Jordon hologram. I’ll concede that holographic technology is going to have to make some serious advances for this matchup to happen, but let’s toy with this a little. The most statistically superior version of MJ would be the 1988-89 version of himself that averaged 32.5 points per game on 53 percent shooting, adding in eight rebounds and eight assists. Kobe’s best version of himself would counter with his 2005-06 campaign, where he averaged 35.4 points per game on 45 percent field goal shooting with 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. In a one-on-one matchup between these two holographic scoring machines, the numbers are comparable and might even tip in favor of Kobe. Two statistical deductions should put the rest this argument in favor of Jordan, though. Even though Kobe averaged more points per game, his assists are lower than Jordon’s by a wide margin and his field goal percentage, while respectable, is a whole eight percent lower than Jordan. This means Kobe was attempting more shots than Jordan and converting fewer of those attempts, a
420 APARTMENTS
Furnished
crucial component to a oneon-one matchup. On the other hand, Jordan’s elevated assist totals probably came as a result of teammates getting wide-open looks because he commanded double-teams. While drawing multiple defenders to him at all times, Jordan still averaged 32.5 points per game on a gaudy shooting percentage for a shooting guard (53 percent). Jordan’s efficiency coupled with his defense, which has always been miles ahead of Kobe’s, would help him prevail in the end. Man, this would be fun to watch.
Babe Ruth vs. the modern pitcher Unlike Jordan, whose career was seen by many people still living and breathing, Babe Ruth whacked home runs back when Ernest Hemingway was writing novels and the United States was recovering from World War I. Translation: Very few people are alive, if any, who saw him (Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, notwithstanding). Many cynical curmudgeons would maintain that Ruth, who amassed 714 homers in his career, could not hit at the same legendary level against modern-day pitching. These same people probably derive
420 APARTMENTS Unfurnished
!"#$$%&'()*+,!"#$%&'()*'()%+$,#)#% -.-%/0%1$"")%2%,"3$''4%5)6*7% +*686*6"79%:#$;6)<9%8#5)3$=%6)>853"3%% 2?@A-BCAB..?% (((0("6)"$>'4:#)6"70>'4%
WIN $1000! !"#$%&%'(&)(%&*%+$(%+,%*-()(%./+.(/*"()%,+/%*-(% 012030124%)5-++'%6(&/%&$7%6+8%9"''%:(%($*(/(7%"$%&% 7/&9"$#%,+/%;2111%"$%5&)-<%%=(&7'"$(%*+%($*(/%")% >8#8)*%?%&$7%*-(%7/&9"$#%*+%:(%-('7%+$%>8#8)*%2?<%%
Classic Tudor near Downtown Urbana 603 W. Green ‐ 2 Bedroom Units Includes Heat Water Trash Parking Free On-site Laundry | Pet Friendly
%210%O<%M/(#+/6A%L %210%I"$5+'$A%L %?1C%E<%P&"$A%L %G1H%E&'$8*A%L %22?%E&)-"$#*+$A%L %G10%E()*(/$%>Q(A%L
The Weiner Companies, Ltd. 217-384-8001 info@weinercompanies.com www.weinercompanies.com
!"##$%#&'$&()$*&'#"$ +,-.$/"&.0$+123-4 !""#$%&'()*+#,%-.$)* $ /01#2345678#90:#;<8<5=#>?@> $ 5&()6&"3$74&"'6#('.$ 89:$*#.'$;&1(<$=">&(&$ :?@ABCDA8C@E$F"$:?@ACD?AGGD9$ HHHI,&()6&"3'F)&JI2F6$ $ ,&()6&"3A&4'.K.>2L,F>&,I(#'$ $ MNO<$/*M$7NP$/%QOO$ ROPQMM;S$ $ 5F23#)$-()#"L"F-()$L&"&L#<$2&"4F"'$ 4&"31(L$ $ 5161'#)$!"##$+&"31(L$
!"#$%&'%()*"%+"##%*,'+,%'-%./0'*/1&'$23)#43'(5 6'/%#2*"%&72.%+"8.2&"9%:7",%;"3'((",0%2&%&'%<'/;%-;2 =-%<'/%'+,%<'/;."#-%)%+"8.2&">%$#)3"%)%#2,*%&'%./0'*/ =-%<'/%$;2,&%'/&%&7"%./0'*/.%&7",%$;2,&%&7"(%&+23"%), :"##%<'/;%)3A/)2,&),3".>%-;2",0.%),0%&")(()&".%)8 B/.&%7"#$%&'%()*"%&72.%.2&"%+"##%*,'+,45 SCROLL. FIND.
EXPLORE CU.
6 "
3
4
!
5
8
!
7
)
6
3
4
8
"
7
5
8 7 5 4 " 3 ! ) 6
3 ) 7 ! 4 " 5 6 8
4 5 6 3 ) 8 " 7 !
" ! 8 7 6 5 ) 4 3
! 8 " 6 5 4 7 3 )
5 4 3 ) 8 7 6 ! "
7 6 ) " 3 ! 8 5 4
" )
5
6
7 ! 4 6 8 5 3
! 3
8
)
4
"
7
3(
)
5
7
!
5
"
)
4
!
)
6
5
3
8
8
3
"
6
4
6 " 7 4 ) 5
6 ! " 4 3 ) 5 7
apartments – customize your search to Over o apartments in excellent include the number of bedrooms you locations. super values for everyone! need, your price range, amenities desired and more. Log onlocations today offering and find the Budget Minded — 6 great 1-2 bedroom units with appliances, air-conditioning perfect apartment – home! and off-street $440–$550
A F E W
R O S E
I T A M N S C A K T H R J U R Y E P A F I N T S P R E D E S E A L S M O A T E S O R R R O N E M A S W A M S C H E R A S U R S C O R E T E H A I R E D S K A T
L I O N
I D E A
B E D S
C A I R O
A S K E W
N E E D S
O V I D
F E T A
T R E Y
$480 - $725 Your Friends Are Already Here! © Newly Remodeled – 1-2 bedroom units, Some w/lofts, offer spacious floor plans. Call us today—217–352–1129 Appointments — walk-ins welcome & garages. Swimming pool,helpful on-site laundry $490 - $740 2 Luxury Locations – 1-2 bedrooms, well appointed with all the extras – including fireplaces, balconies and garages. $665 - $815 ! Why settle for just any apartment, ! when you can have a great apartment? 7 ) Check us out – we think you’ll like what you see.
! 4 "
F !" !" "
! " ) 6
" 5 ! 4 3
5 ! 7 4 3 )
7
) ! 3 4 6 7 8 "
3 8 ) " 6 ! 5
4
Call us today – 217-352-1129
908-230-0859. Close to Engineering Quad, Rent negotiable
)
211 W. Springfield, Champaign
!"#$%&'( !" #$%&''()*" +" #,-.&''(/" 012345 ('/"+116"7&,89$*:&;,8,/"<=26>34?@ 2=2!*"<A14>2!1@?A?!/"
ROOMMATE WANTED 550
!""#$%#&'()*+,-
!"#$%#&%'()*+(#,-(.#%% !"#$%&'%()*%+&,)$-./"%'+&& 0&12&#3#$45%-4&#4&678&9&:(#$;<&& =%'&>??@8A7B<&
!"#"$%&'()'& *+,"%-."/&."01-$2+34&5&*+306674&8& *,%20667&267+9& :');<&;==&5)(>&
MISCELLANEOUS
830
'()&*+,&'--.&&&&&&&&&&/+01&2&&&&&&&
Sudoku .
7
:
8
7 7
( 8
6
:
::
!"#$%&#'(")&*#+%,"(&-).#,//0*## 1(23-)"4#'(5("6#,//0*## 78&)0)"2#9(2-#:8,;("6*## <=>>?0/"2-*# =@ABC>DBECF>#
.
7
6 (
9
:
!!"#$%&#'(()##########*+,-#.#######/01223#
6 6
;
'
'
;
! 8
!
)
4
8
:
.
6
'
4
6
' )
8
(
;
6
! 5
)
(
(703) 618-1142. Huge apt w/walk-in closet, dishwasher, $700
( 9
9
9! 5
4
9
9
7
(
' 98 ) :
U !" !" !" "
;
8 9
1
;
!"#$%&#'$&"()*$%+&,-.&/"&#'$&*01"2&+314$+&+5&#'1#& $14'&%567&450()"&1"8&9:9&+;(1%$&45"#1/"+&5"0<&5"$& 5=&$14'&"()*$%>&?'$%$&/+&5"0<&5"$&+50(#/5">&@+50(#/5"&/"&A01++/=/$8+&1"8&5"0/"$&1#&666>81/0</00/"/>45)B>&
!"#$%&'()%&*
7
8
6
(
530
8
6
7 ;
5
(
'
Very Attractive, Furnished 3 or 4 BR 1 block from Lincoln & Green, A/C, Fireplace, Living, Dining, Kitchen, W/D, includes parking. Available June or August. No Smoking. No Pets.
)
.
9
HOUSE FOR RENT
4
'
.
!"#$%&'%($)*+&,-.,/,-.0& 1-2&34&566)*")$&7849&: !! "!#$%&''()!*!#+,-.! !"#$%&'()*+,--)+.--#&+ /+0-$&1%&2$&)!3+&+3$! "!(456,$!7+89!,'!:+(;60.! ! <=>*>1('.!! ?+@4%A!*=B!C>D!E*EC! F+&2A!(0&7488CG;$';8$;:.:'(! 777.-63-$0&$.:'(!
ROOMS
!"#$$%&
6
$1350 | (773) 888-1751
E. University Ave. F !" !" !" !" 217-337-8850. $370/mo.3 blocks from campus.Some utilities. Appointments helpful407 – walk-ins welcome "
!"##$%&'(()*%+,(-%.'*%/*).%+0,12)'*3% ,*1."#%'(-*)%21%4'"-5"26178,/"1"9% :*3%;+*++*,% <==7>?@A%
!"#$%&'!()$*+,-&.!$//0!#1#+2#32&!4)5 %),6!7,6!+*!3&#)6+()2!8+96/$+#*!-/),&'! 6:/!32/9;,!($/0!9#0<),'!=$3#*#>! ?#0+2@5,6@2&'!9/5&.!2+1+*%!:+6-!/6-&$! %$#.)#6&!,6).&*6,>!A*92).&,!0#*@! #0&*+6+&,!#*.!)6+2+6+&,>!! B:&21&!0/*6-!2&#,&>!CDEDF0/>!! G)2+&H!IJE5KDL5DLJM'!!! -66<HFF-/0&>9/09#,6>*&6FN;O%<F!
westernrentals705@gmail.com
)
8
6
8
4
5
8
6
!
"
5
6 " ) ! 8 3 7 4
5
5
6 "
)
7
3 4
!
4
" 7
7
8
) 6
6
!
4 )
3
"
5 8
7
"
6
)
!
)
!
7
3
4
6
5
"
!
8
3
8
5
6
)
"
3
!
4
5
5
7
3
8
"
!
4
)
7
6
3
6
)
5
7
"
4
7
8
)
!
7 ! 8 3 6 5
5 6 8 3 7
5 6 ) 3 4 7 " 8
3 7 8 " ! ) 4 6
) 8 4 7 3 ! 5 "
"
3
6
8 ) 5 ! 4
6
7
!
5 ! 4 " 6 ) 3
4 7 5 3 8 "
" 5 ) 7 ! 6 8 3 4
7 6 4 8 3 " 5 ! )
33 7 8 4 " 3 5 ) 6 !
! 3 ) 4 6 7 " 8 5
8 5 7 ! ) 4 6 3 "
6 4 3 5 7 " ! ) 8
) " ! 6 8 3 4 5 7
3 7 6 8 4 ! 5 " )
" ! 8 3 5 ) 7 4 6
4 ) 5 7 " 6 8 ! 3
"
2
G A E T Y E E S D B L P A N S H T Y H C R H O U N P I
4
7
7
" 6
1
P R E H E A T S
8
5
) 8
8
8
6 ) 3 7 5 4 8 " !
4 ! 5 " 6 8 3 7 )
6 7
5
) " 8 6 4 !
"
8
3 ! ) 4 5 7
!
7
8 3 4 ) 6 5
3
)
5
4
4
6
)
3
8
"
605 S. Fifth St.
O I L E R
B R A G
2 Luxury Locations — 1–2 bedrooms, well appointed with Value – 1,fireplaces, 2, & 3balconies bedrooms allExtra the extras—including and garages. $715–$885 featuring courtyards, carports, hardwood Why settle for just any apartment when you can have a floors, and on-site laundry. Royse & Brinkmeyer Apartment?
!
3 4
3
701 W. Washington St.
P R I Z E
M O O N
7
8 3
4
classifieds. dailyillini.com
)
Looking for a job?
:;$;%%999$<=$9>? A C L U
!"#$%&'(#$)&*#
!"#$%&'()!%&
!"#$%$&'"(&(%)* '+,-./012&3&4-2&5& 612,778&07+/1/&7-& 948:+/&-14,& $;7+<0;7-&4-2& $.=;0>&& '4??&@AB@C&@ABD>&& E4??&D5FCB3AG>
$350 - $465
B A C H
830
!"#$%&'()*+% ,%-./0)% 1233%&425678% &**9%:.;9'<%2'="2**>% ???@A0'+B('+/.9)@=*>% !C#",C$D%
Budget Minded – 6 great locations offering Stonegate Village — 1–2 bedroom units, Some w/lofts, offer floor plans. pool, on-site laundry 1-2spacious bedroom unitsSwimming with appliances, air& garages. conditioning and off-street parking. $570–$820
DO.
530 MISCELLANEOUS
!"#$%&'()
LOCATIONS Extra Value20 — 1,GREAT 2 & 3 bedrooms featuring courtyards, SPARKLING CLEAN APARTMENTS carports, hardwood floors, and on-site laundry. $545–$815
!"#$%&'(#))*+,+-'.+'/"#0)#,-+1234#+#
510 ROOMS
!"##$%&'% !"#$%&' ())#&' *)(' (+,-' *()#' ./012' !"#$%&''(")"#*+,",'-.$/"0&$*+" 345644/5' 1*(2-."3'4*+5'6./""""""""""""""""""""""" 7789):;<"
!"#$%#&%'()*+),(+*(&'-.//01()( &#23.//0(3/45'1(6#53'.(7(-.8'.1( #9-(:%/5'(2/(#%%(&45(%$9'5,(( ;)<=>.//0,( ?#%%(@'/.A'(B)+CD(E<C(<<)<(
the Search through over 1000 Log on answer. today and find the perfect apartment — home!
parking.
and the difference in the game.” Roper also spent time as the team’s designated hitter for the night and smacked in Illinois’ fi rst run after he had been pulled from the mound in the bottom of the second. Roper went 3-for-4 at the plate. “Reid, he’s a really talented kid,” Argo said. “I’ve seen him pitch 30, 40, 50 times — in games, practices, whatever — and I’ve never seen him struggle like that.” Roper typically closes for the Illini, and Hartleb said he had confidence in him going forward in that role. Roper was relieved by fellow redshirt freshman Drasen Johnson , who shined in throwing 5
!"#$%$&'()*+,-)'$)-$ .,/'-'
1000 apartments. Customize your search to include the number of bedrooms you need, amenities No matter where you your wantprice to range, live or what desired more.are, Royse & Brinkmeyer has yourand needs
THE217.COM
1/3 innings , allowing no runs on three hits. “I just came in and tried to get us out of the situation we were in, and I was able to do that,” said Johnson, who came in with the bases loaded. “My changeup was working for me, so I kept them off balance with that, I had good fastball command, so I felt good.” The Illini head to Mattoon, Ill., on Wednesday to take on Eastern Illinois in a rematch of an April 10 contest that Illinois won 10-3 at home. True freshman Josh Ferry (2-1, 7.24 ERA) will pitch for Illinois against Andrew Grahn (0-3, 4.56 ERA) of Eastern Illinois. “We’re looking to get on a little roll here, we had trouble last weekend (against Purdue) and it’s big for us,” Argo said. “We need all the wins we can get.”
FROM PAGE 1B
430 HOUSES FOR RENT
Unfurnished
The First Place To Look
!
BASEBALL
Thomas is a junior in Media. He can be reached at bruch2@illinimedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @ThomasBruch.
The First To Look forPlace the best selection town FOR THEinBEST www.roysebrinkmeyer.com SELECTION IN TOWN No matter where you want to live or what your needs are, www.roysebrinkmeyer.com Royse & Brinkmeyer has the answer. Search through over
!"#$%&'()*+,,-./00+'123345'67$8./00999%
Alabama was one win away from clinching the victory. The thenunranked Falkin fought back and ended up winning the match 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 to give her team a chance to win. All of this was against Alexa Guarachi, the No. 40 player in the country. “(The match) made a statement out there,” Dasso said. “You got the chills watching her.” Falkin is soft spoken off the court, but transforms her personality on it as one of the most vocal girls on the team. After a big point or game-winner, she can be heard across the courts yelling, “Mine!” or “Let’s go!” Dasso also praised Falkin on the mental side of her game. A former engineering major, Falkin now studies Linguistics and is very dedicated to her academics. On FightingIllini.com, she lists her best memory with Illinois as getting a 97 on her calculus exam. That combination of competitiveness and intellect has ascended the sophomore to the No. 1 spot on the team in singles, regularly taking on the opponent’s best player. “It’s defi nitely a lot of responsibility,” she said. “But I’ll take it on for the team.” Falkin has found success, posting a 12-7 record in dual matches this year, and is 7-5 when competing in the top slot. Including her victory over Januskova, she now has three wins over ranked opponents in singles, with the rest of the team having combined for only one.
pleasure from watching ESPN First Take, but that’s beside the point. Surprisingly, little commentary exists on the topic of Ruth against modern pitching, which makes my hologram all the more curious. Let’s say we plop the Sultan of Swat in the cleanup spot of the Royals (move over, Billy Butler) and have him face the Tigers in a three-game series. How would Ruth fare against Justin Verlander, who throws 100 miles per hour in the ninth inning? My gut tells me Ruth probably isn’t touching Verlander. There’s no real shame in this fact: Few modern hitters can hit Verlander’s stuff. But give Ruth a chance to acclimate with today’s pitching over the course of a few seasons, and I wouldn’t bet against him. No one hits 714 home runs with a career OPS of 1.164 — Matt Kemp’s OPS was a mere .986 last season, for comparison’s sake – without being a good hitter. Give Ruth the benefit of modern bat technology and video analysis of pitchers, and he hits current pitching and puffs his holographic cigar from the dugout afterwards.
430 APARTMENTS
Falkin has found a rhythm in doubles when paired with senior Chelcie Abajian. The teammates are 7-1 in dual matches and 5-1 against conference foes. The two competed this past weekend and were able to win both matches 8-3. “Chelcie is my best friend on and off the court,” Falkin said. “We’re really good at calming each other down and getting ready for the next point, and that’s part of the reason we’re 7-1.” Another relationship that Falkin had already developed is with junior Breanne Smutko. The two grew up about 15 minutes away from each other in Roswell and Alpharetta, Ga., respectively. Falkin said she has known Smutko since she was 9 years old, and they’ve practiced and played tennis with each other ever since. “She is one of the main reasons I started looking here (in high school),” Falkin said. “We were friends so we kind of looked into the same things together.” With Falkin at the helm, Illinois (15-6, 7-2 Big Ten) is ranked 23rd in the nation and has won nine of its last 10 matches. Only Amy Allin and Rachael White have better records in conference than Falkin, who is 6-3 in singles. Dasso thinks she has one of the best players in the country. When asked what Falkin needs to do to become a nationally elite player, Dasso said: “She’s already there. ... She can beat anyone in the country. Not necessarily because she’s more talented, but because she’s smarter and she’s a better competitor,and she’ll break down her opponent.”
FROM PAGE 1B
MARK J. TERRILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Furnished
%414%J%41?%D<%B'&/KA%B %010%!<%I"$5+'$A%L %01C%E<%M/"##)A%L !"##$!%&!'()*+,-!./01!2 %212%N8)(6A%L
IOTW
Recent high-profile use of holograms has some imagining a theoretical matchup between legendary NBA shooting guards Kobe Bryant, pictured, and a hologram of Michael Jordan in his prime.
420 APARTMENTS
Furnished
%211?%!<%@"/)*A%B %211C%!<%@"/)*A%B %010%D<%E-"*(A%B %01?%D<%F(&'(6A%B %G1H%!<%I+58)*A%B
3B
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
!
7
4 5
6
5 " ! 7 8
"
6 7 8 ) 3
7
8 3 " ! )
5
4 ! 7 " 6
!
) 6 5 3 4
6
!
7
4 5 ) 7 " 6 8
) 8 3 5 " !
4B
The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Baseball head coach earns 200th Illini victory BY JAMAL COLLIER STAFF WRITER
When Zak Hartleb can’t make it to an Illinois baseball game, he doesn’t even have to check the box score to see if the Illini won. He can just check the dinner table for his dad — Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb. “If he wins, he’ll eat,” the 11-year-old said about his father. “If he loses, he’s not hungry.” Tuesday night’s dinner should have tasted a little better for Hartleb, as he led Illinois to his 200th Illini victory with a 7-5 win over Illinois State, but per usual, he deflected the attention off himself. Hartleb said last week that he wasn’t even aware he was nearing a milestone only seven men in the 130-year history of Illinois baseball can claim. He only wanted to talk about his players and coaches, and although the record is next to his name, he called it a team milestone. Hartleb remembers his fi rst career victory — March 3, 2006 — against USF, very well, mainly because he expected it a week earlier. He laughed as he remembered the Illini were swept in his fi rst weekend as head coach. In addition to his lack of appetite after losing, Hartleb admits he doesn’t sleep well. Even after winning, Hartleb won’t let himself get too high. “There’s nothing better than winning,” he said. “When you win you look at the ways you won and, honestly, I enjoy it, but I guarantee you on the way home I’m going to start thinking about tomorrow’s game.” Such is the mindset Hartleb has instilled upon his team in his seven seasons at the helm of the Illini. Zak summed up his father as strict but a good person. He commands good manners and likes respect. These are the same traits he’s tried to introduce to the culture of the Illini. As much as Hartleb enjoys
JOSHUA BECKMAN THE DAILY ILLINI
Illinois’ head coach Dan Hartleb, pictured above in a 2011 game, talks to his players following a game against Eastern Illinois at Illinois Field. Hartleb led Illinois to his 200th Illini victory with a 7-5 win over Illinois State on Tuesday winning, the thing he said he’s enjoyed just as much at Illinois is watching his players grow and mature. He stresses giving back to the community and the importance of excelling in the classroom. The Illini have ranked in the 90th percentile of all baseball programs academically in four of the past six seasons and posted a 2.9 team grade-point average in the fall of 2011. One thing Hartleb makes sure about the culture of Illinois baseball is that it isn’t all strict, all work, all the time. The team is full of jokesters and it comes from the top. His assistant head coach Eric Snider said Hartleb thinks he’s a funny guy and is always making jokes on the bench. After an Illinois player misses a fly ball, Hartleb will often voice in the clubhouse after the game that someone “makes sure Stevie Wonder brings the right uniform.” During televised games this year, the Illini players will introduce the team’s lineup in Mario costumes and voices, where they will use fake headsets and
Illinois baseball coaches career wins list 1. Lee Eilbracht 515 2. “Itch” Jones 474 3. George Huff 314 4. Tom Dedin 268 5. Wally Roettger 212 6. Carl Lundgren 209 7. Dan Hartleb 200
cameras to mimic the Illini head coach being interviewed by television cameras. “Those are all things that are apart of having closeness within a team,” Hartleb said. “Yet our guys do a great job of keeping things light, but being very focused when it’s time. “I think you have to have humor and there’s time you have to laugh things off because winning’s not easy and playing the game is not easy.” As he left Tuesday’s game, Hartleb’s focus wasn’t on records or even his team’s victory anymore. “Let’s go out and get 201,” he said.
WEINSTEIN’S WAY: BALANCE BEAM
DARYL QUITALIG THE DAILY ILLINI
Illinois’ Alina Weinstein celebrates after competing on the uneven bars. Weinstein scored a 9.850 on bars during a dual meet against Kentucky in the Gym Jam at the Huff Hall on March 2.
Weinstein’s practice pays off when it comes to high-scoring beam routine BY GINA MUELLER STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: This is the third of a four-part series previewing women’s gymnastics all-around competitor Alina Weinstein’s preparation for the NCAA Championships in Duluth, Ga., on April 20 to 22. If Alina Weinstein hadn’t taken fi rst in the all-around competition, she still would have been on her way to Duluth, Ga. this weekend. Having a flawless performance on the balance beam at the NCAA Champaign Regionals resulted in Weinstein earning a career-high score of a 9.9. The score placed her in a four-way tie for the balance beam crown with Oklahoma’s No. 2-ranked Megan Ferguson, Stanford’s Amanda Spinner and Southeast Missouri State’s Taylor Westrick. Weinstein showed the most consistency among her events in the beam, not scoring lower than 9.7 all season. One of the biggest challenges she faced on the beam was very similar to what she struggled with on the uneven bars. “The dismount was something that I struggled with all season,” Weinstein said. “It wasn’t very consistent in terms of the stuck landing, and that’s really what you look for in a highscoring routine. It’s whether you can minimize all the deductions and all the wobbles on the beam, which I have generally been pretty good about.” Though Weinstein struggled at the beginning, Illinois head coach Kim Landrus worked with her in practice all season to improve her dismount in order to get the higher scores she was looking for. “It’s just a lot of repetition,” Landrus said. “Being able to fi nd
that landing for the dismount and also making sure that you don’t apply so much pressure to stick your dismount that you change the take off. You need to have a consistent take off and know where you are.” The beam — as it has been this season — has traditionally been the strongest event for Illinois. The team’s season-high score is a 49.175, and its season average following not too far behind with a 48.817. Landrus attributes the team’s success, as well as Weinstein’s, to the practice environment. “Beam is defi nitely a mental event in addition to the physical skills you compete,” Landrus said. “I think it has given her a lot of confidence to go out and do her stuff. We practice a lot of routines in a competition-type setting as far as pressure stressed throughout every week. I think that when it gets to meet day, the assignment is to hit one routine, so it’s really nothing compared to what they do in practice.” Practicing alongside her teammates all season will be no help to Weinstein when she steps onto the national stage alone. Though she will be the only gymnast representing Illinois, Weinstein might fi nd familiarity competing at the end of Big Ten member Nebraska’s lineup. Usually competing in the fifth spot for the Illini, Weinstein won’t be able to depend on her teammates’ energy. “Obviously it’s different competing with a team because a lot of times the scores are based off of the front of the lineup and the end of the lineup,” Weinstein said. “If your lead-off goes and hits a really solid routine and sets up a really good score, then that just means that everybody else’s score is infl ated in the rest of the lineup. ... The lineup is very
important because my team sets me up for a better score, so it’s going to be interesting to see how it will be at nationals because obviously I’ll be by myself.” Being in constant competition with senior teammate Kelsey Joannides on beam allowed Weinstein to earn only one event title during the season. This occurred in a dual meet against Michigan, where she posted a 9.825 to tie her with Joannides and Brittnee Martinez from Michigan. “You want to have someone question you always to do better,” Weinstein said. “You don’t want to do your best and then that’s it, put a cap on it. There’s no cap to gymnastics. I don’t think that you just get better. I think Kelsey pushed me to always be better, to always do my best, to always bring my A game, to practice because I knew that she was going to.” Having almost two weeks to prepare for nationals doesn’t change how Weinstein prepares for this event. Every routine she performs in practice occurs at nationals surrounded by a large crowd. “I’ve told the girls many times that I think the difference for me is that when I compete at a competition, that’s not the fi rst time that week that I’ve been competing,” Weinstein said. “I treat every routine that I do for show in the gym as if I’m competing. I’m really good at recreating the feelings and the sensations that I know happen to me at a competition and so I’m able to practice it almost every single day. ... I know that I’ve had more than five or six competition beam routines under my belt that week and so it’s no different then what I’ve been showing in practice, and that’s how I treat it going into a competition.”