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“I’m actually running the full (marathon) this weekend. I feel relatively safe because it’s just Champaign, and not a huge city like Boston. But at the same time I will feel safer with higher security. Other than that, my goal is just to finish without a bomb going off.” EMILY SCHIRO, junior in LAS
“Our biggest concern is always that the fact that, by necessity, the marathon route crosses a couple of the major streets in town," said Rick Atterberry, public information officer for the Champaign County Emergency Management Agency. "The important thing is to pay attention to both the uniformed police officers at the major intersections and the volunteers at some of the lesser intersections.”
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lems,” Acree said. “Since this thing happened in Boston, I think we would not be prudent if we didn’t do what we needed to do as far as trying to have more of a police presence — trying to do things a little bit different to make things safer.” The agencies reviewed the safety procedures and decided on a few changes last Wednesday. More personnel and resources will be working at the marathon this year, according to a press release. Rick Atterberry, public information officer for the
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lthough police do not expect any safety threats at Saturday’s Illinois Marathon, public safety agencies are addressing security concerns for the event in light of the bombing that took place last Monday at the Boston Marathon. Capt. Roy Acree, University of Illinois Police Department, said the departments have not had safety problems in the past, but the officers would not be doing their jobs if they didn’t factor the incident in Boston into their procedures. “We’ve never really had any issues with people causing prob-
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“I think it will be fine, honestly. We shouldn’t worry about it too much. I mean, if that’s in Boston then we shouldn’t be expecting that at every marathon. It’s a university so I think we’re pretty safe.”
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University affiliates recount Boston bombings
“I feel safe. What happened with the Boston bombings was a very sad event, though I believe it was isolated. I don’t imagine anything happening here on campus. Of course we should take precautions, but I don’t think it will bring down the overall spirit of the Illinois Marathon.” JACQUIE JANNEY, senior in ACES
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event Monday night where participants packaged about 15,000 meals to be sent to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank in honor of the victims. Ellie Brick, sophomore in LAS, said this event is a way to show how much the group cares about the nation. “We think the most important platform (is) for people to come together for service,” Brick said. “Most people believe in service and believe in helping others.” Brick said leaders of the group agreed that something needed to be done rather than just watching the incident develop.
For those participating in or watching the 117th annual Boston Marathon on April 15, including 13 University affiliates who ran in the marathon, the traditional scene of sweaty triumph and cheers was transformed into one of terror and screams after the two bombs exploded at the finish line, killing three and injuring over 180 people. Martin Gruebele, professor of chemistry, participated in the Boston Marathon for the first time last Monday and said he was fortunate enough to cross the finish line about an hour before the explosions. Gruebele said while trying to board a train at the Hynes Convention Center, a subway station located about two blocks from finish line, he heard explosions that were first thought to be a main gas pipeline burst. Security evacuations were then put into effect, which led to Gruebele taking another train. While riding the train, Gruebele said he met a female runner who had blood dripping down her legs. The runner told Gruebele that the blast from the explosions caused a collision between she and another runner while crossing the finish line. “That was my first inkling that this was not a gas main explosion,” Gruebele said in an email. University alumnus Shannon Kraus never got to cross the finish line. He said he was roughly 0.34 miles away from finishing before he was forced to stop the race without any explanation at the time. After learning about the explosions, Kraus said he was grateful for having a slower than normal time. “I was ultimately thankful a knotted calf had me on pace to my slowest marathon ever and kept me from harm’s way,” Kraus said.
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“Honestly, despite the situation, I try to make sure that I don’t feel threatened regardless because that tends to stop a lot of stuff from happening ... it was terrible, I don’t feel that it affected this area or me personally.” ANTHONY B. SULLERS JR, senior in AHS
Marathon affects MTD bus routes Friday, Saturday ZACH DALZELL THE DAILY ILLINI DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon races will affect the Champaign-Urbana MTD bus routes Friday and Saturday. Reroutes will begin Friday around 6 p.m. and Saturday at the beginning of the service day, according to a press release from MTD. Friday’s reroutes are predicted to last a few hours, and it’s uncertain when routes will return to normal Saturday. MTD Marketing Director Jan Kijowski advises riders to create a MyRide account in order to receive texts or emails about specific route delays. Friday’s service changes will affect several routes and all routes will be affected Saturday. Specific information on which routes will be affected will be posted on MTD’s website in the next couple of days, Kijowski said.
Jasmine Jones (left), senior in LAS, takes part in the vigil in memory of the victims of the Boston bomb attacks. The vigil was held in front of the Alma Mater on Monday.
Community members reach out to victims of bombing BY CARINA LEE STAFF WRITER
Hannah Bartman feels for the families of those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Bartman, freshman in DGS, ordered boxes of shoelaces last week, symbolizing the Boston Athletic Association — blue laces reading “Pray for Boston” in yellow font. She will be selling them on the Quad next week and will be sending all the proceeds to the American Red Cross and the Boston Athletic Association. Bartman herself is a runner and said she personally wants to commemorate the victims in a different way. “The marathon is kind of
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