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Possible conflict of interest holds up building’s makeover BY LAUREN ROHR STAFF WRITER
After the original contract was revoked because of a conflict of interest, University officials now seek a new architecture firm to take on the renovations to the 120-yearold Natural History Building. University spokesman Tom Hardy said the request for proposals was reposted on the state’s higher education procurement bulletin last Wednesday. The deadline for submitting proposals is 4 p.m. Sept. 12. The University’s original contract with local architecture firm BLDD Architects was awarded in December 2010 for approximately $370,000 for “conceptualization.” About a year later, another $4.3 million was given to the firm to continue work. However, questions were raised about the role of Jill Maxey, former associate director of planning, in the decision-making process since Maxey’s husband, Bruce Maxey, is a partial owner of BLDD. By law, when faced with ethical concerns, the University is obligated to alert Ben Bagby, state procurement officer for higher education, who brings it to the attention of the Procurement Policy Board. The procurement board, however, was unaware of any conflict of interest until last spring. Will Blount, assistant director of the board, said this type of a relationship is a violation of section 50-35 of the procurement code. It states that the employment of a spouse, including contractual employment and employment for services, is defined as a conflict. Blount said the University tried to put a “firewall” around Jill Maxey, meaning that she was meant to stay out of the loop. However, in a public hearing held by the chief procurement officer in May, it was noted that “the firewall failed a couple of times” when it was discovered that Maxey was communicating about the contract, Blount said. “I think that the University feels that it followed the process,” Hardy said. “There was a disclosure of the conflict. (Bagby) had reviewed the University’s processing of this contract and thought the University had acted properly.”
Champaign mayor said similar bill ‘failed miserably’ BY STEVEN VAZQUEZ STAFF WRITER
Thirteen-year-old Abby Goldberg from Grayslake, Ill. began supporting a plastic bag ban in seventh grade. About a year later, she fought against a bill that would prevent municipalities from making such bans. Goldberg created a petition on change.org titled “Governor Quinn: Don’t Let Big Plastic Bully Me!” to oppose a bill in the Illinois senate that would have required plastic manufacturers to set up recycling programs in an effort to increase the recycling rate by 12 percent over the next three years. The bill would also require retail stores to use only registered manufacturers’ products, and it would ban local governments from passing their own laws for plastic bags. Nearly 175,000 people have signed Goldberg’s petition,
and Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed Senate Bill 3442 , or “The Plastic Bag Bill,” over the weekend, calling it a “roadblock to innovation” in a press release. Many in the manufacturing industry were upset the bill did not pass. But Champaign Mayor Don Gerard said a similar program to this was implemented in Austin, Texas, and it “failed miserably,” so the mayor of Austin eventually banned plastic bags to deal with the environmental problems they caused. “What they (sponsors of the bill) tried to do is create more big government to keep us from, at the local level, making our own ordinances and our own policies,” Gerard said. “In Illinois, Chicago would have been exempt from this bill. I think they were just trying to take advantage of the rest of the
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Study: Pest now resistant to genetically modified corn
BY CARINA LEE STAFF WRITER
The powerhouse figures of the University gathered for a video conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss recommendations for staff appointments, legislative updates and other administrative items. The conference allowed trustees in Champaign to converse with trustees from Springfield and Chicago. Chancellor Phyllis Wise said the meeting went smoothly. “It was really efficient,” Wise said. “There weren’t any contentions or issues that we had to deal with, so it was very, very smooth.” Board members began the discussion with a review of recommended items for the Sept. 14 board meeting. This included appointing members to the Board of Managers of IllinoisVENTURES, a technology investment fi rm launched by the University in 2003. Board members raised the issue that diversity was not well-represented within the Board of Managers, which resulted in the recommendation to appoint two additional members. Following staff appointments, board members discussed the restrictions of enlisting search firms outside the University to aide
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Rootworms have become resistant to a common strain of genetically engineered corn, according to a University study. Genetically modified corn that produce a toxin called Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, was designed to damage pests’ intestines if they ingested the corn. University entomology professor Mike Gray’s research confirmed a previous Iowa State University study indicating that rootworms, which are considered corn’s worst pest, have become resistant to a breed of Monsanto-produced genetically engineered corn. Gray’s research involved analyzing adult rootworms from Illinois in Iowa State University labs and comparing the results to the previ-
Hardy said the board of trustees received recommendations from the procurement board on two separate occasions to void the contract with BLDD and start over. At their July meeting, trustees decided to follow those recommendations. Jill Maxey has since been reassigned as a Facilities and Services staff member, Hardy said. According to the minutes of the July procurement board meeting, board member Ed Bedore criticized the University’s legal council, saying he hopes the University does a better job with their law students than the attorneys in their office. However, Bagby said he thinks that was a matter of opinion. “I think the University legal council is pretty competent in what they do, but there can be differences of opinion as to how things should best be done,” Bagby said. As a result, Bagby said he is drafting a conflict-of-interest policy that will clarify what the procurement office needs to do in similar situations in the future. Although he said there may be some exceptions, they would be rare and in the best interest of the state. “I think in these circumstances, you have to have a policy that is strong and clear, but is also reasonable,” Bagby said. “That is what I’m trying to develop.” The new request for proposals, along with an attached conceptualization report, states that the University is seeking a “professional services consultant” with expertise in architecture, engineering, history and structure for the renovation. Hardy said a five-person committee from the University will review the submitted proposals after the deadline passes and select a firm to take on the renovation project. The budget for renovations was originally $70 million, but with each month that passes, the cost of the project escalates approximately $91,000, Hardy said. He said the official cost will remain unknown until the bids are sent in.
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Damaged corn plants in a cornfield in Homer, Ill., on Tuesday. According to the USDA’s study on the adoption of genetically engineered crops in the United States, 88 percent of farmers in Illinois use genetically engineered corn; of the 88 percent, 50 percent use Cry3Bb1. Gray said farmers should talk to their seed salesmen to see what they recommend to control the rootworm resistance. However, he said that because the rootworm problem began after farmers started growing corn or year after year in the
ous study. “It’s an unfortunate consequence of the overuse of good technology,” Gray said. Gray related the overuse of the corn strain Cry3Bb1 to the overuse of antibiotics in medical practices. When an antibiotic is used too often, the infection will develop a resistance to it. Now, with the results of his research study back from the Iowa State University lab, the genetically engineered corn has proved to be analogous to the overuse of antibiotics.
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with hiring top employees. The restriction issue was brought to the board’s attention last year when concerns regarding the amount of money being spent on these firms were raised. The restriction, called the Search Prohibition Bill, states that the University may not use external search firms unless hiring the University president, or when the Board of Trustees and the President have a “justifiable need for guidance.” If the bill is enacted, the University will have to follow certain criterion when outsourcing search firms. Board members also discussed providing members with a way to offer feedback regarding the bill. University provost Ilesanmi Adesida said it’s something to keep an eye on as far as how the University will adapt to this. “Sometimes, I think it’s very good to have search firms to help out, but that’s something (where) we have to see what the state wants and how do we comply with that,” Adesida said. Also discussed at Tuesday’s meeting was the feedback received regarding the Board Retreat, an annual faculty retreat to encour-
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Romney sweeps to GOP presidential bid BY DAVID ESPO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAMPA, Fla. — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney swept to the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, praised lovingly by his wife from their national convention stage as the “man America needs” and cheered by delegates eager to propel him into the fall campaign against President Barack Obama. The hall erupted in cheers when Romney strolled on stage
and shared a hug and kiss with his wife of more than 40 years. “This man will not fail. This man will not let us down,” Mrs. Romney said in a prime-time speech that sounded at times like a heart-to-heart talk among women and at times like a testimonial to her husband’s little-known softer side. “It’s the moms who always have to work harder, to make everything right,” she said. And she vouched firmly for her hus-
band, who lags behind Obama in surveys among women voters: “You can trust Mitt. He loves America.” Earlier, the Romneys watched on television at a hotel suite across the street from the convention hall as delegates sealed his hard-won victories in the primaries and caucuses of last winter. They ended the evening together in a VIP box just above the convention floor. To send Romney and ticketmate
Paul Ryan into the fall campaign, the convention quickly approved a conservative platform that calls for tax cuts — not government spending — to stimulate the economy at a time of sluggish growth and 8.3 percent unemployment. Republican mockery of Obama began almost instantly from the podium at a convention postponed once and dogged still by Hurricane Isaac. The Democratic president has “never run a company. He hasn’t even run a garage
sale or seen the inside of a lemonade stand,” declared Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican Party. More than eight hours in length, the session inside the Republicans’ red-white-and-bluethemed convention hall passed up no opportunity to broaden Romney’s appeal. Speakers included Hispanic candidates for office; former Rep. Artur Davis, a onetime Democrat and member of the Congressional Black Caucus;
businessmen and women and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, Romney’s most persistent, conservative nemesis in the nominating campaign. “Leadership matters,” declared New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, keynote speaker and not coincidentally a Republican from a majority-Democratic state. “It’s time to end this era of absentee leadership in the Oval Office and send real leaders to the White House.”
RECYCLING FROM PAGE 1A state, and I’m really proud the Governor stood up for us.” According to a press release, 150 municipalities and the Illinois Municipal League opposed the bill, saying it undermined home rule. Illinois currently has 209 home rule units, which, under the 1970 Illinois Constitution, allows municipalities more control in addressing local problems. Those who opposed the bill said it would weaken this right. “We think of ourselves (Champaign) as a forward-thinking community with a commitment to being environmentally friendly and green. That is one of our council goals,” Gerard said. “In addition to that, within this particular area (plastic bags) are a problem for us because they clog up our storm water drains, they clog up our storm water creeks, and as these things increase, they never break down. They just continue to clog up things, and farmers in surrounding areas are fi nding increasingly that these things are clogging up their farm equipment, impeding their ability to farm their land.” Governor Quinn also said this bill was “well-intentioned” but overall it would do little to boost recycling in Illinois, according to the release. He believes “we can do better.”
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ROOTWORMS FROM PAGE 1A same field, they could try alternating between planting corn and soybeans each year to deter pests. “Rather than rely on the same protein hybrid and same cropping pattern, mix it up in order to prevent resistance,” Gray said. Monsanto issued a statement in response to Gray’s research. According to the release, Monsanto had no data supporting Gray’s findings, but they did have new techniques “to better assist farmers who reported unexpected damage to us in 2011.” Jorge Fernandez-Cornejo, USDA agricultural economist in the Resource and Rural Economics Division, offered a different solution for farmers who would like to continue using genetically modified corn. “You need to separate part of the land without Bt corn, and there will be less resistance because of the refuge,” he said. “It’s what a lot of experts are suggesting.” Gray said there will be new technologies invented to control the problem. In the meantime he said, “I hope farmers are listening and taking advice from other entomologists in the state.”
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BOT FROM PAGE 1A age staff to bring creativity and collaboration into the classroom. Overall, the feedback was positive and the retreat was deemed worthwhile. Seventy percent of the participants who responded to the survey found the panel helpful and enjoyed the small group discussions with the keynote speaker. In the past, feedback hasn’t been as promising. Participants said the few prior retreats were “not in the least helpful and perhaps even harmful.” Adesida said he was happy to know that the feedback was positive regarding the board retreat. “I think the essential topics of the agenda were covered,” he said. “The positive feedback excites me because the world is changing very fast, and it tells us how to lead that change from Illinois.” University President Robert Easter said the retreat is something for the University to continue improving. “(We) already made progress on contacting speakers and so on,” Easter said.
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Gov. Pat Quinn speaks to reporters during a news conference Tuesday in Oak Park, Ill. Quinn on Tuesday rejected a bill to expand gambling in Illinois that would have made way for a land-based casino in Chicago, saying the proposal lacked sufficient regulatory oversight.
Quinn vetoes proposal for new Ill. casinos BY SOPHIA TAREEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO — Citing Chicago’s reputation of mobsters and corruption, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a plan Tuesday to bring casinos to the city and four other areas, leaving irked lawmakers with the task of overruling him. Quinn squashed a proposal that supporters — including Chicago’s mayor — said could create tens of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars for the cashstrapped state, saying the plan lacked regulatory oversight and ethical standards. He took specific aim at the proposed Chicago casino, saying it would have been allowed to operate under different rules, making it vulnerable to “unsavory influence.” “We’re not going to have loopholes for mobsters in Illinois,” said Quinn, himself a Chicago Democrat whose two predecessors are in prison for corruption. “The bill that was on my desk was woefully deficient when it came to protecting integrity and hon-
esty and regulation of gambling in our state.” Supporters immediately vowed to fight back, claiming they had enough support to move forward with the plan. The bill, which also calls for allowing slot machines in horse-racing tracks, was approved by the Legislature earlier this year with majorities only a few votes shy of what would be needed to override a veto. Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene for a veto session this fall. Quinn isn’t opposed to gambling and has said all along that he wanted a bill with stronger ethical protections. He said Tuesday that the legislation needed to ban political contributions from the gaming industry, among other things, and urged legislators to work with him on the proposal’s shortcomings. But the bill’s House sponsor, Rep. Lou Lang, said his attempts to do so have been rebuffed. The Democrat from Skokie predicted there would be enough support in the House, which approved the
original plan just two votes shy of what would be needed to override a veto. “The bottom line is he doesn’t want to sign a gaming bill,” Lang said. “If he had language to propose, he would have proposed it.” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel also expressed frustration, noting the nearby casinos in neighboring Indiana, and Rep. Chad Hays, a Republican who represents Danville, where one of the casinos was proposed, said it was a missed opportunity for economically depressed communities. “We are going to go forward with or without the governor,” Hays said. It’s the second time that lawmakers have approved gambling expansion, but it’s the first time they’ll get another shot to pass it. They didn’t send a similar plan to the governor last year because he had threatened a veto. The veto comes as Illinois is buried in fi nancial troubles. The state has billions in unpaid bills,
and its unfunded pension liability is roughly $85 billion and growing. Credit rating agencies say the state needs to act soon or its rating will be lowered. Supporters said the gambling bill could have brought in as much as $1 billion a year, boosted tourism and created roughly 100,000 jobs for the state. Emanuel said Chicago loses $20 million a month and jobs to casinos in neighboring Indiana, adding: “It is the responsibility of the governor and all leaders in Illinois to stop this outflow of dollars and jobs.” But opponents warned of market saturation and raised concerns about the social costs. The nonprofit Chicago Crime Commission, which studies city crime, applauded Quinn’s veto, saying expanding gambling would invite organized crime. Under the proposal, a cityowned Chicago casino could have opened with spots for 4,000 people to gamble at once. It also would have added riverboat casi-
nos in Danville, Park City, Rockford and an undecided location in Chicago’s south suburbs. Each riverboat casino would have had 1,600 gambling positions, and Illinois’ 10 existing casinos could have grown. In Rockford, a northern Illinois manufacturing community that frequently has the state’s highest unemployment rate, Mayor Larry Morrissey estimated that a casino would have created thousands of jobs. He noted the proposed casino across the border in Beloit, Wis., saying out-ofstate businesses are snatching up dollars that could be spent in Illinois. But the governor said the proposal has “too many defects” for him to consider even approving some of the plan. “It’s one thing if you had to make some technical changes here and there,” Quinn said. “This bill just falls way short of what the people of Illinois need when it comes to ethics in government.”
Sikh temple shooter inquiry shows history of alcohol abuse BY DINESH RAMDE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MILWAUKEE — The man who killed six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin temple before fatally shooting himself had a history of alcohol problems and underwent a noticeable personality change in the preceding year, according to an investigative report released Tuesday. Wade Michael Page’s sister told investigators he had a bloated appearance that made her wonder if he had been drinking recently, the report said. Kimberly Van Buskirk also said she noticed her brother become more intense over the past year, as if he had lost his wit and sense of humor. He took everything literally, she said. Page, 40, opened fi re Aug. 5 before a service was to start at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in suburban Milwaukee. He killed six people and wounded four others before he was shot in the abdomen during a fi refight with police. He died after he shot himself in the head. The Milwaukee County medical examiner’s office, which released the investigative report, officially ruled his death a suicide. Page’s sister told authorities her brother did n’t use drugs but had a history of alcohol problems. She did not immediately return a phone message left Tuesday by The
Associated Press. Online court records show Page had a history of drunken driving and a 1994 arrest in Texas after Page got drunk and kicked holes in the wall of a bar. Toxicology reports, which would show whether he had drugs or alcohol in his system during the shooting spree, are still pending. Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards, whose officers responded to the shooting, said it would be an “excuse” to blame alcohol for what Page did. Many people drink alcohol, but they don’t commit murder, he said. “He has those thoughts, and they’re there. The alcohol didn’t cause that,” Edwards said. “So whether he had that or not, I don’t think that’s the cause or the root of it.” The FBI and local authorities are still trying to piece together Page’s motive in the attack. He had ties to white supremacy groups, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center civil rights group, and had recently broken up with his girlfriend. In the days after the shooting, there was speculation that Page targeted Sikhs because he mistook them for Muslims because of their beards and turbans. Edwards said Tuesday he didn’t think Page was targeting Sikhs or Muslims, but he declined to explain why, citing the ongoing investigation.
“There’s been no specifi c group he was after or disliked more than the other,” Edwards said. “It was a group that was different from him. ... It’s a person with hate.” Edwards joined Oak Creek’s mayor and fi re chief at a lunch meeting where they discussed the emergency response to the shooting rampage. Edwards said there was initial confusion because of language difficulties — dispatchers thought the Sikhs were reporting “fighting” when they were actually saying “fi ring,” in reference to gunfi re. One temple member asked why police took more than 12 hours to release the victims’ identities, while their relatives agonized in uncertainty. Edwards said police had limited options. He noted that police legally cannot touch dead bodies until the medical examiner has released them, so even though one FBI agent who swept through the building was a temple member who knew others by face, that agent could do nothing to identify those who died face-down. One police officer was wounded while responding to the attack. Oak Creek Police Lt. Brian Murphy was ambushed and shot nine times at close range. He was released from the hospital last week. Edwards said Murphy was hit in the throat and can speak
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Sikh temple shooter Wade Michael Page, above, killed six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin temple before fatally shooting himself in the head. According to a recent investigative report, Page has a history of alcohol problems and underwent a noticeable change in personality since last year. only in a whisper. To protect his voice, he communicates by typing. “He’s probably going to have permanent injuries,” Edwards said. Three Sikh worshippers were
wounded, and one remained hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday. Another was released after 10 days, and the third was treated for a minor injury on the day of the shooting.
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Editorial Lack of NASA support sets limitation on space frontier as well as the dreams of our youth
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e lost two great heroes of the space age this summer. When Neil Armstrong set foot on another world in 1969, he showed not just this country but this planet that nothing is impossible. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was perhaps the ultimate feminist icon — a woman who mastered traditional male fields and became known as a true American explorer. They represented the greatest aspect of our country: innovation, exploration, discovery, curiosity. Their passing is a tragic reminder of how far the American space program has fallen. The cuts to NASA funding and end of manned space flights are perhaps the greatest failures of this country in recent decades. Technology that was created for NASA has gone on to affect fields such as medicine, geology, communications, climatology and computing. That phone in your pocket wouldn’t be there without NASA. Neither would most machines in hospitals. And the laptop used to write this — also wouldn’t exist. Same for technology featured in airplanes and automobiles. What is most important about space exploration is how it affects the American psyche. Americans — and especially American politicians — right now are focused on paying down the deficit, making more jobs, fixing health care, etc. But policies like that won’t inspire anybody to break boundaries and truly innovate. Little kids don’t dream of drafting a health care proposal with bipartisan support that covers the most Americans with the least cost to taxpayers. They don’t dream of finding a way to gracefully extricate American troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. They don’t dream of closing loopholes and ending exemptions in the tax code or creating a balanced budget. Little kids dream of going to Mars. They dream of finding new worlds and new stars. They dream of being the first person to go to another planet, another solar system, another galaxy. And that’s a dream we should let them pursue. Politicians and educators bemoan this country’s lagging standards in science, technology, engineering and math. But STEM education is failing in this country because science isn’t sexy enough. Policy and lawmakers say NASA’s mission has no practical application to the everyday American: We went to the Moon and all we got were some lousy moon rocks. But Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins gave this country the sense that it could conquer any challenge. No problem too difficult, no obstacle insurmountable. NASA shouldn’t need a reason to explore other worlds. The benefits of exploration and curiosity have been proved again and again throughout history. So Washington, take note: The point of going to outer space is that outer space is awesome. And if we happen to figure out how to build more fuel-efficient airplanes, more advanced diagnostic machines, and faster and smaller computers, then we’ll ask again: Was it worth it?
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Jews have horns. If you don’t know any Jew, you might believe that Jews have horns. But if you have a friend (of Jewish faith), you’d realize it’s just a person with a different set of beliefs, who observes some parts of faith more or less than my own,” he said. “In the absence of those interpersonal relationships ... I think it kind of creates the environment in which those hate crimes happen.” There is a movement on campus to build a welcoming environment so that people of different backgrounds and faith not only interact, but become friends. This was perhaps most evident at a candlelight vigil held on campus to reflect the Sikh temple shooting and Joplin mosque’s burning three weeks ago; it was co-sponsored by the Sikh Student Association, DiversityEd, Interfaith in Action, the Baha’i Center, the Asian American Cultural Center, La Casa Cultural Latina, the Women’s Resource Center and the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations. “It’s all about coalition building and about who’s going to stand up for who,” said Adham Sahloul, president of Interfaith in Action on campus and sophomore in LAS. “Ignorance is allowing this country and U.S. public opinion to demonize and marginalize average Americans who are helping this economy, who are members of your community.” Ignorance buffers ourselves from those around us who are different. It makes it feel okay to slander people because of their heritage, bully a person of another faith or even put a comfortable distance between yourself and the target. Don’t tolerate that distance. Especially not at the cost of human life.
enior year of high school during winter break, I spent three days blinking away the tiredness in my eyes as I cranked out and perfected the last of my college applications. Four months later, I matriculated at the University. The last thing I want to do is cut my time short here because I know how hard I had to work to receive that admissions packet sealed in an orange envelope. Yet 27 percent of the University’s students will choose to study abroad during their college years. According to U.S. News and World Report, Illinois is the 61st best university in the world, and more than a third of the schools that ranked higher are in the United States. The chances that a student studying abroad will attend one of those schools in the upper echelon are slim. Students studying abroad will likely attend a university far worse than ours, unless of course, they enroll at Oxford or Kyoto. Proponents of studying abroad will argue that academic rigor isn’t important because when in another country, the most important material learned is outside the classroom. I won’t disagree there because I’ve found my jobs and extracurricular activities to be just as enlightening as my course work. The difference is, at the University I am taking an upperlevel political science class instead of Alpine snowflake appreciation. Perhaps the most compelling argument study-abroad supporters will use to persuade others to jet off to Prague or Paris for four months is how great it will look on a resume. How “I played in a fountain in Rome and ate delicious sweets in Salamanca” is more impressive on a resume than “I earned an A in advanced statistics” will forever escape me. Then there are those who will say studying in another country shows employers how flexible and adaptable a student is to alien situations and experiences. Asking where the bathroom is in English while traveling through Berlin is just a little less impressive than juggling heavy course loads with two part-time jobs and a leadership position in a campus organization. But only a little. Some students will choose to go abroad during college because they want to immerse themselves in a culture unlike any other. If a new culture is what students are looking for, they should look no farther than applying for inner-city jobs. That’s an immersion experience far different from the comforts of western Chicago suburbia. While there in the inner city, helping to improve the disadvantaged and most impoverished citizens of this country, experience the lack of English and the pervasion of Spanish, Polish and Italian. Or maybe you could try living in an apartment without heat in the winter and adapting to a way of life that so many nonprofits and charities work tirelessly to reverse every day. Quite possibly, a student is looking to improve his language skills. For example, the most commonly sought after study-abroad spot at the University is Spain. Assuming students opt for this country because they want to practice what they learned in their Spanish minor, they should look no farther than Champaign’s Spanishspeaking community. Even if a student went to Spain to practice a newly acquired language, they probably won’t be able to use it anyway. Try walking into a cafe in Barcelona and asking for a cup of tea — “Me gustaria una copa de te” — and the response will likely be, “Would you like to try our new green tea?” In English. Even at that extent, the most popular destination country among students in the United States isn’t even a country that speaks a foreign language — it’s the United Kingdom. Now, I’m not naive enough to ignore that so many who go abroad say they don’t regret doing it and how it was such a wonderful experience. Traveling to Rome or Cairo is full of wonder, beauty and awe. Some, when they study abroad, may actually enroll in a top University and focus strictly on their studies, enriching an already impressive education. I guess I can understand where these students are coming from when they say studying abroad for a semester was the greatest experience of their lives. I mean, I would too, if I frolicked through Europe instead of burying my nose in a book.
Nora is a senior in LAS. She can be reached at opinions@dailyillini.com.
Ryan is a junior in LAS. He can be reached at opinions@dailyillini.com
Breaking: We can’t focus JOHN BUYSSE Opinions columnist
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ews and information sharing has changed drastically in the last several years. Gone are the days when people stayed “in the know” by walking to the end of their driveway each morning to grab the newspaper and read it while sipping coffee. For many people that was enough knowledge to hold them over until the nightly news after work or the late news before bed. Those days are over. With the rise of the 24-hour news cycle, people have the ability to track a story minute-by-minute. For example, when the Supreme Court was set to release its ruling on the Affordable Care Act, I sat at my desk constantly refreshing Twitter until the results began to pour in. Many journalists rightfully hailed it as a turning point for the country, and, as a result, it dominated media coverage. The problem was that it received intense coverage for only a short period of time. It went from being the major story on all news media to a second-tier headline in a matter of 24 hours after it was announced that Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise. Overnight, Americans went from worrying what would happen to their health care plan to guessing how
much money Katie would receive in “the divorce of the century.” This turnover is just one example of how America and the world at large have formed a societal ADD of sorts. It has become virtually impossible to remain focused on one issue or story for more than a day or two in most cases. It’s as if news is just another aspect of popular culture as opposed to the medium that analyzes it. Don’t get me wrong — I love the fast-paced world of current events as much as the next pop culture junkie. In many ways, I am the definition of the problem when it comes to maintaining focus on one issue. Recently though, I had what Oprah might call an “Aha! Moment.” Like the rest of the country, I became entranced with and saddened by the recent shooting in Aurora, Colo. My way of coping with such tragedies often includes watching several hours of news coverage while reading about the victims. After watching the initial coverage, I realized I would not have nearly the same level of interest in the story within a few days. This realization was troubling as it meant I was just like everyone else in that I choose to care about issues when they are a big deal but move on in a matter of days. Unfortunately, the victims and others affected by such tragedies do not have the luxury of moving on after 72 hours. We have the luxury of letting the story slip off the homepage of our favorite websites, but for them, not a day will pass in which they don’t think of
the tragedy and the loved ones they have lost. It would be foolish to ask anyone to follow this story closely for the rest of their lives, but we could all do a better job of not falling victim to “pop news.” Many stories will affect us throughout the course of a year, but it is up to us to maintain an interest or basic empathy for those involved. Aside from the lack of tact involved in unceremoniously dropping one story for another, it is telling of how society operates as a whole. We would much rather talk about Suri Cruise to avoid discussing uncomfortable issues like the national deficit, unemployment or deteriorating infrastructure. Staying informed is crucial to being a global citizen, but skimming headlines and avoiding critical thought about important issues is not. Before you become obsessed with the next “big story,” read about the drastic rise in shooting deaths in Chicago or the overall issue of gun control in America. These are issues that affect millions of people each day, but somehow go from breaking news alerts to archived stories in a matter of hours. When the next big story captures your attention, don’t ignore it after a few days. Continue to follow the story for as long as you can — you might learn something. Better yet, you might actually feel something.
John is a junior in Media. He can be reached at opinions@dailyillini.com.
Ignorance, distance generate hate NORA IBRAHIM Opinions columnist
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hen I was in fifth grade, I told my Jewish teacher that I couldn’t read “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry because I believed it conflicted with my religious practices. It was the beginning of my teacher’s lesson plan to introduce us to the terrors of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany’s hateful regime. The book, as many of us may already know, was awarded the Newbery Medal for the “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.” And it was. But I didn’t know that at the time. What I knew was that I grew up as a first-generation, Muslim SyrianAmerican, exposed to a lot of hateful rhetoric about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and that I should have no interest in learning about the Jewish people. My English teacher rightfully reported me to the principal’s office and had a long chat about my “beliefs.” Thank God she did. Today, this incident is shaming — I absolutely abhor my memory of it. But I’m sharing this with you because it is important. What my fifth-grader self justified as reason to not learn about the Jewish people speaks volumes about the lead-up to violent hate crimes that should not still be accepted in American society. It’s this insistence to isolate oneself in a comfortable bubble of your own society that chokes our ability to take advantage of our diversity. The last month has been chock-full of acts of aggression against individ-
uals of varying religious beliefs. To only name a few: A white supremacist killed six and injured three individuals at a Sikh temple in Milwaukee on Aug. 5; the Islamic Center of Joplin, Mo., was burned down on Aug. 6; a Michigan State University student’s mouth was stapled shut for his Jewish identity by neo-Nazi aggressors on Sunday. It’s easy to point out the extremists’ viewpoints as unique to the circumstance, that they were secluded in environments that foster their hate dialogue — that, certainly, this can’t happen to someone just like you or me. But in all of us is this very human mental shortcut to labeling and categorizing all things. According to Goal Auzeen Saedi, clinical psychology doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and writer for Psychology Today, people employ an all-ornothing thought process to understanding stand-alone events. For example, a failing exam might let you jump to the conclusion that you will fail at life, when in fact you may not even fail the class. This, and other thought processes such as overgeneralizing and labeling, make it easy for us to propagate stereotypes about each other, especially when we focus singly on our differences. “It’s really easy to stigmatize someone you don’t know,” said Rabbi Rogerio Cukierman, executive director of The Hillel Foundation at the University. For example, there is a common mistranslation in the Jewish Bible: When Moses returns from Mount Sinai, the text uses a Hebrew word, “keren,” to describe Moses descending from the mountain. “Keren” should mean “ray of light,” but has another meaning — horn. “There’s a misconception that
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UI lifestyle feels foreign after semester abroad EMILY HARNDEN Staff writer
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ast Sunday I was waiting on the corner of John and Sixth streets when two students brushed past me to cross. A moment later another person ran by. And then another. This time the guy glanced back, eyes narrowed in a question that asked politely but purposefully, “What are you doing?” It was only then that I realized it was okay to cross the street despite the signal being red. No cars were around, so naturally no one needed to wait for the walk signal. Feeling more moronic by the second, I finally crossed. This is only one of many ‘duh’ moments I have experienced since moving back to Champaign after my semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. See, in Denmark, people abide by the little green “go” signal like their lives depend on it. If the light is red, forget it, they are not moving no matter how much of a hurry they are in and how little traffic (read: none) is in their way. And if you PHOTO COURTESY EMILY HARNDEN do dare cross? Prepare for The Glare. Jaywalking in downtown Copenhagen roughly translates to Emily Harnden in Copenhagen. telling anyone within walking distance that your is kind of a law in the U.S. life is infinitely more important than theirs. 5.) Garner Hall is gone and my memories of While I’ve only been back on campus for a few sophomore year are shaken. The six-pack will nevdays now, I’ve found the readjusting process to be er be the same! both eye-opening and slightly embarrassing. 6.) Lastly, White Ho, where’d you go? It was so much easier to get to you when you were just A few other transitional trip-ups and across the street from my apartment.
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1.) Yesterday I ordered a Cafe Latte at Espresso Royale, pronouncing “latte” like “laaaatted” out of Danish habit, and was thus stared at as if I had some kind of obscure speech impediment. 2.) On Quad Day I was blinded by color. So much Neon. In Denmark, black is the new black is the new black. 3.) I miss Alma. It’s been difficult accepting a senior year that doesn’t involve impromptu visits to Alma, due to her recent restoration. 4.) On Saturday night I was about to walk out of my apartment with an alcoholic beverage in hand before my friend reminded me of that little open container matter that doesn’t exist in Europe, but
BOOKS FROM PAGE 6A some extra cash in their pockets. Much like the Illini Book Exchange, searching through Facebook pages will result in the buyer purchasing textbooks with cash directly from the seller. Sometimes professors might say the books listed on the syllabus are not required but instead “recommended” as a helpful reference that could aid in free response questions on exams and essays. In cases like these, students can opt out of purchasing expensive books they might not even open. “I wait to buy my books until
Ultimately, it’s bittersweet to be back in the bubble. Seeing how much I missed is a little unsettling, but when I think about how much I’ve gained, well, the small stuff pales in comparison. “But doesn’t America just suck now?” Asked a friend of mine who spent the summer in Spain. Okay sure, it sucks a little compared to the cobblestone streets, the castles and the culture -- but Champaign does have a couple things that Copenhagen doesn’t: best friends and Maize. God, did I miss those tacos.
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Emily is a senior in LAS. She can be reached at harnden1@illinimedia.com
I’m told by the professor which books are actually necessary to avoid buying something that isn’t required,” said Chris Madridejos, sophomore in LAS. “Although the books listed as ‘required’ on the Illini Union Bookstore website are usually needed, there may be times when that isn’t the case.” In cases where the book is required but the student just doesn’t want to buy them, having a friend in the same class could come in handy. “I (didn’t buy a textbook) for a month,” said Jeffrey Fu, junior in Engineering. “I had to study with another person and borrow their book. There wasn’t any homework (for the class),
so it’s good, except it got really annoying in the end not having the book all by myself.” The libraries at the University will sometimes carry copies of textbooks; however, relying on the library might not be the best option for books because they might not be available. No matter how you buy textbooks, they usually come at a hefty price, and it can be a hassle to find them, especially cheaply, if you don’t go the traditional route of just buying them at the official bookstore. If you do your homework, you just might walk away with a cheap deal.
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Francis Cardinal George discusses his medical condition Friday in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Facing a second battle with cancer in six years, Cardinal Francis George said he intends to keep up with his duties, but that the diagnosis was hard to take after believing he had beaten the disease.
Cardinal George to maintain schedule during chemotherapy BY DON BABWIN ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO — Cardinal Francis George, who announced this month that cancer had been found in his right kidney and his liver, will undergo four months of chemotherapy, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Tuesday. This is George’s second bout with cancer. Doctors removed his bladder, prostate and part of his right ureter six years ago following the discovery that he had bladder cancer. The archdiocese said the cardinal will maintain his regular work schedule during the chemotherapy, which will begin Sept. 5. However, he will scale back his public schedule during the third week of each three-week treatment session, when chemotherapy is not administered to allow the cardinal’s immune system to recuperate. The 75-year-old is the spiritual leader of 2.3 million Roman Catholics in the Chicago area. He told reporters at a banquet in suburban Chicago on Satur-
day night that he had assumed he had “licked” cancer and the latest news left him a bit “fearful.” At the same time, George said, “We all live with the Lord as much as possible, so if this is a call to be with him for eternity, then that’s a welcome call in that sense.” Doctors removed a nodule, or growth on George’s liver, and surrounding tissue on Aug. 15. Tests confirmed the nodule and his right kidney contained cancerous cells. The news release said cancer wasn’t found anywhere elsewhere but noted is impossible to detect cancer cells in the bloodstream. The archdiocese said George decided to undergo chemotherapy after meeting with his doctors Monday. He is being treated by doctors at Loyola University Medical Center and a team at Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn. While the archdiocese has said that doctors have not determined whether George’s current cancer is linked to the earlier one, one cancer specialist said such a recurrence is not uncommon and the early cancer may have spread
to the cardinal’s liver. “It seems like he has a tumor that has come back to the right side,” said Dr. Sam Chang, professor of urologic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Chang also said chemotherapy was likely chosen as the course of treatment because “if the cancer did come from the bladder, it is circulating in the blood” and “there could be microscopic deposits elsewhere.” But, he said the fact that doctors surgically removed the nodule and surrounding tissue, “implies it was in a single area” of the body. Another cancer specialist, Dr. Otis Brawley, an oncology professor at Emory University, suggested that if George has kidney cancer, that might bode well for his recovery. “There are new drugs that are very effective in treating kidney cancer,” Brawley said. George was chosen to lead the Archdiocese of Chicago when Cardinal Joseph Bernadin died in November 1996.
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Returning to a foreign campus From Copenhagen castles to Champaign cornfields, see Page 5A to find out how columnist Emily Harnden readjusts to life at the University after studying abroad.
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Whether you are an engineer who needs a $100 chemistry book that can only be purchased at the bookstore in hardcover or an English major who can get your books cheap from a friend on your floor, buying textbooks generally is an unpleasant chore on college students’ to-do lists. “I think the hugest hassle (of buying books) is dealing with the crowds of people at the bookstores during the fi rst week of classes,” said Bryanna Charles, sophomore in FAA. “I feel getting rid of the books at the end of the semester is more difficult than buying them in the fi rst place.” With so many different websites and advertisements promoting themselves as “the cheapest way to buy books,” it can be hard knowing where to turn. Students commonly get books through the bookstore, Amazon, the Illini Book Exchange or a friend. Although these methods are convenient and can usually guarantee
Experiment with seafood, avocado for perfect skin BY JULIA MARBACH STAFF WRITER
Students may look at food and think of the effect it will have on their hips, but tey may not consider the effect it could have on their complexion. Whether the matter is dryness, inflammation or acne, food can play a key role in the overall health of skin. Here are a few foods to look for, as well as those to avoid, in the pursuit of a clear complexion, helping students to feel confident when told, “Your epidermis is showing.”
“There’s a trick I know that I haven’t used, which is to buy the international version of the textbook. It usually has one language on one page and the English version on the other.”
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Avocado can be applied topically to achieve healthy skin. To use, mash up the avocado and apply it to the face like a mask. Leave it on for five to 10 minutes, then rinse it off. The benefits of avocado come from vitamin E and its natural oil, which is the hydrating part, said Ashley Dart, esthetician at Bliss Spa in the W Hotel in Chicago. This oil helps to soften and sooth the skin. Those with oily or sensitive skin may be concerned with the oil in avocado and its possible negative effects; however, this is a common misconception, Dart said. Usually the reason people have oily skin has to do with many things beyond the surface of the skin, such as diet, Dart said. “Another reason could be not hydrating their skin,” she said. “Their body will actually go into a kind of fight-or-flight mode and start producing more oil as a way of trying to naturally hydrate itself, which can then cause problems like breakouts.” For this reason, moisturizing the skin with natural oils, such as the oil found in avocado, can actually help battle oily skin, Dart said.
Seafood is beneficial for overall skin health when eaten because of the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. “The omega-3s in fish are good for everything,” said Dr. Suzanne Trupin, OB-GYN at Women’s Health Practice and owner of Hada in the ARC. “They’re good for your vision, they’re good for your brain development, they’re excellent for your heart, and they help your immune system. Because of all of those nutritive effects, they’re good for your skin as well.” Omega-3s help to strengthen the immune system, which fights off the harmful effects of too much sun and wind exposure and toxins, Trupin said.
Egg whites are another natural topical treatment for skin concerns. To use, apply the egg whites directly to the skin like a mask until they dry. They will dry into a thin film that can then be peeled or rinsed off. The collagen it contains is an anti-ager, helping skin look fresh and bright, Dart said. “It works with the skin and acts as a type of plumper,” Dart said. “It’s not necessarily going to give a permanent fix but more a quick pick-me-up, like taking a nap when you feel like your skin looks dull.”
Citrus fruits, such as lemons, can be applied topically for skin health. Apply them directly by rubbing the fruit over the skin, like a cleanser, and then rinse. The acidity in these fruits helps to exfoliate and brighten the skin. “Lemon works for acne too because part of the thing with acne is speeding up your cell turnover,” Dart said. “So, if you’re exfoliating, you’re getting rid of dead skin cells and contaminants, which is good.” Citrus fruits are also beneficial when eaten because they contain vitamin C. “Vitamin C is an antioxidant, so overall it helps our body fight DNA breakdown because antioxidants help to repair it,” Trupin said. However, diet alone is not enough because it can be difficult to consume enough vitamin C for it to positively effect skin. Diet helps, but topical solutions are the best method, Trupin said. However, she advises specifically formulated products rather than fruits for longerlasting results.
Oatmeal is beneficial when applied topically and used as an exfoliant. To use, mix it with water, lemon juice or honey to keep it moist. Rub it on the face like a mask, leave it on for five to 10 minutes, and then rinse. Oatmeal is also beneficial for those with rosacea, Dart said, and is found in products such as Aveeno lotion.
Treats: dry skin, but avoid if you are sensitive to dairy Those who are prone to acne or have sensitive skin may want to avoid dairy because of its inflammatory properties, Dart said. But this may not hold true for everyone. “People with acne a lot of times do have either an allergy or sensitivity (to dairy), or sometimes they just don’t break it down properly,” Dart said. “Everything we eat is excreted some way through our body, so sometimes that can be shown through your skin.” For this reason, diet can be tricky in terms of its relation with the skin because it can be very person specific, Dart said. However, when applied topically to those who aren’t sensitive to dairy, milk can have a beneficial impact on skin health. One application method would be to create cold compresses by soaking cotton balls in cold milk and placing them on the skin for five to 10 minutes before rinsing. The lactic acid in milk helps treat dry skin, Dart said.
MICHELLE KELLEY, junior in Engineering
books at a fair price, other websites and stores offer the same books for a cheaper price. It just takes patience, price comparisons and research. Michelle Kelley, junior in Engineering, figured out a way to save money on books. “There’s a trick I know that I haven’t used, which is to buy the international version of the textbook,” she said. “It usually has one language on one page and the English version on the other.” Along with actually purchasing books, renting them is another option. The Illini Union Bookstore, T.I.S, and other bookstores on campus offer the option to borrow textbooks and return them at the end of the semester. Kelley recommends the website Chegg.com, where students can rent their textbooks online. It saves a lot of money from the ticket price of actually purchasing one, she said. Buying a textbook can also be as easy as messaging another student. A quick Facebook search for University pages will result in hundreds, if not thousands, of students eager to sell their books for
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The Fantasy Doctor is back: Tips for a healthy 2012 season Strategies to make your fantasy team league champions KEVIN THORNTON Sports columnist
F
ootball is clearly America’s favorite sport, so if you don’t like America you can stop reading now and go play cricket or something. Like most things American, fantasy football is just another way to assert your dominance and claim your rightful place as undisputed champion of the world. As this year’s Fantasy Doctor, it’s my job to provide tips on who to start/sit and identify good players to pick up, but most importantly to link to hilarious YouTube videos. As an Advertising major (i.e., bad at math and science), it’s safe to say I’ll never be referred to as doctor again, so I’m going to cherish these moments. In order to prove your superiority, however, you’re going to need to be ready for the upcoming season. Here are a few tips to help keep your hopes for eternal glory alive this year:
Come up with a good team name No matter how well your team plays on Sundays, if you don’t have a solid name, you’ll get no respect. If you want to take the easy route, just Google “fantasy football team names” and you’ll get some good ideas. I personally think it’s better to come up with your own name, but you can’t go wrong with something like Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe or Forte Ounces to Freedom.
Take the draft seriously This should go without saying, but understand your league’s setup before drafting — scoring, roster spots, when the playoffs are and, most importantly, how much you’ll get paid if you win. It also helps to look at player rankings and average draft position to have an idea of whom you’ll be able to take in each round. A big part of the draft is risk management — take players with a high floor early on — think Aaron Rodgers or Ray Rice — and then players with big upside later on, young guys like Rashad Jennings or Justin Blackmon. With the thousands of fantasy football “experts” and draft boards available online, everyone is working with the same information and a lot of it comes down to luck.
Stay Active Every season players come out of nowhere, and it’s the owners who act early that reap the benefit. Victor Cruz, Jimmy Graham, Rob Gronkowski and Darren Sproles were either late round picks or free agents last season that were crucial to many fantasy champions. It can be hard to tell who’s a one-game wonder and who’s the real deal, but it’s the people who are willing to roll the dice after a big performance or injury that can benefit come playoff time.
Don’t reach for a quarterback or tight end Both positions clearly have upper echelon guys like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski that all warrant being taken in the first round or two. After the initial drop off, however, there are plenty of talented players to be had. Instead of using a first-round pick on Drew Brees, you could instead get Calvin Johnson and get Jay Cutler, Matt Schaub or Tony Romo in the fifth or sixth round.
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Nathan Scheelhaase runs into the end zone during the Spring Game on April 14. Co-offensive coodinator Chris Beatty said he expects Scheelhaase to be the only quarterback used Saturday.
Illini to debut new spread offense Coaching staff combines experiences with players’ talents in up-tempo offense BY CHAD THORNBURG STAFF WRITER
Western Michigan’s defensive coaches have several viewing options to prepare for the season opener against the Illini. The Broncos staff can watch film from last season’s Illini, they can check out footage of head coach Tim Beckman’s Toledo squads or look up the history of co-offensive coordinators Billy Gonzales and Chris Beatty and watch tape of the teams they have been involved with in recent years — West Virginia and Vanderbilt for Beatty and Florida, LSU and Utah for Gonzales. But none can completely reveal what Illinois’ offense will look like Saturday. Beatty said the Illinois system is a combination of many different offenses and not just
a version of what Beckman did at Toledo or the schemes Beatty and Gonzales worked in at their past jobs. “It’s the Illini offense, not one person’s,” Beatty said. Neither Beatty nor Gonzales have been a primary play caller for a FBS team, so the Broncos won’t have much record to go on when it comes to Illinois’ co-offensive coordinators aside from looking at the offenses the duo have been involved with in the past. “They kind of have an idea of where we’ve been, but they don’t know where we’re going,” Beatty said. From what Beckman and his staff have said and shown in the spring and summer, Illinois will debut an up-tempo spread
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The men behind Illinois’ new offense
Chris Beatty, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach 2011 Vanderbilt — wide receivers, offensive recruiting coordinator 2008-10 West Virginia — running backs/slot receivers coach, director of recruiting 2007 Northern Illinois — running backs coach 2006 Hampton — offensive coordinator, quarterbacks/widereceivers coach Billy Gonzales, co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach 2010-11 LSU — passing game coordinator, wide receivers coach 2005-09 Florida — wide receivers, special teams coordinator 2003-04 Utah — wide receivers coach, special teams coordinator 2001-02 Bowling Green — corecruiting coordinator, wide receivers coach 1995-2001 Kent State — wide receivers coach, recruiting coordinator (1998-2000), running backs coach (1997), offensive graduate assistant (1995-96)
Week 1 Depth Chart *Starters are in bold
Right Guard 69 Ted Karras (6-4, 300, r-Fr.) 61 Tyler Sands (6-5, 300, Sr.)
Quarterback 2 Nathan Scheelhaase (6-3, 195, Jr.) 4 Reilly O’Toole (6-4, 220, So.) 8 Miles Osei (6-0, 200, Jr.)
Right tackle 74 Michael Heitz (6-5, 305, So.) 75 Patrick Flavin (6-7, 280, r-Fr.) 78 Ryan Nowicki (6-5, 290, r-Fr.)
Running back 6 Josh Ferguson (5-10, 185, r-Fr.) 5 Donovonn Young (6-0, 220, So.) 22 Dami Ayoola (5-10, 205, Fr.) 41 Zach Becker (6-3, 250, Sr.)
X Receiver 15 Darius Millines (5-11, 185, Jr.) 84 Justin Hardee (6-1, 190, Fr.) 85 Tim Lukas (6-4, 200, Jr.) 20 Fritz Rock (6-1, 200, So.)
Left Tackle 72 Hugh Thornton (6-5, 310, Sr.) 56 Shawn Afryl (6-3, 310, So.)
H Receiver 12 Ryan Lankford (6-0, 175, Jr.) 29 Peter Bonahoom (6-2, 200, r-Fr.)
Left Guard 52 Alex Hill (6-3, 325, So.) 64 Robbie Bain (6-3, 290, Fr.) 73 Chris O’Connor (6-5, 275, r-Fr.)
Z Receiver 80 Spencer Harris (6-3, 195, Jr.) 19 Kenny Knight (6-4, 210, r-Fr.) 18 Jeremy Whitlow (6-2, 200, r-Fr.)
Center 76 Graham Pocic (6-7, 310, Sr.) 67 Jake Feldmeyer (6-4, 295, Jr.) 60 Tony Durkin (6-3, 280, r-Fr.)
Tight End 3 Jon Davis (6-3, 240, So.) 83 Eddie Viliunas (6-4, 255, Sr.) 89 Evan Wilson (6-6, 250, Jr.) 11 Matt LaCosse (6-6, 240, So.)
London Paralympics include 29 Illini Former and current Illini competing at the 2012 Paralympics
Hiroaki Kozai (wheelchair basketball) Adam Lancia (wheelchair basketball)
Dylan Alcott (wheelchair basketball)
Ray Martin (100, 200, 400, 800)
Patrick Anderson (wheelchair basketball)
Tatyana McFadden (100, 400, 800, 1,500, marathon)
Adam Bleakney (marathon)
Amanda McGrory (800, 1,500, 5,000, marathon)
Sarah Castle (wheelchair basketball)
Kari Miller (sitting volleyball)
Ryan Chalmers (400-meter dash, 800 meters, 1,500, marathon, 4x400 meter relay) Shelley Chaplin (wheelchair basketball) Jennifer Chew (wheelchair basketball) Tracey Ferguson (wheelchair basketball) Anjali Forber-Pratt (100, 200, 400) Helen Freeman (wheelchair basketball) Jessica Galli (100, 200, 400, 800)
Grant Mizens (wheelchair basketball) Edina Mueller (wheelchair basketball) Aaron Pike (800, 1,500, 5,000, marathon, 4x400) Christina Ripp-Schwab (5,000, marathon) Susannah Scaroni (marathon) Steve Serio (wheelchair basketball) Brian Siemann (100, 200, 400, 800, 4x400) Brandon Wagner (wheelchair basketball)
Josh George (200, 400, 800, 1,500, 5,000, marathon, 4x400)
Will Waller (wheelchair basketball)
Bridie Kean (wheelchair basketball)
Amberlynn Weber (100, 400, 800)
2012 games include current, former UI athletes BY MICHAEL WONSOVER STAFF WRITER
After the 2012 Summer Olympics came to an end Aug. 12, the four-year wait for the next Olympics quickly began. The U.S. edged out China in the medal count, winning 104 medals, compared to China’s 88. The 2012 Games saw the likes of gymnast Gabby Douglas and swimmers Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin become household names. Beginning Wednesday, names such as Tatyana McFadden and Josh George will begin to sound more familiar. Although the Olympics have been over for two weeks now, a new batch of world-class athletes intend to make their mark at the Paralympics Games. Out of the 29 former and current Illini participants, McFadden may be entering with the highest expectations. Although she has never won gold, she enters these Paralympics ranked No. 1 in the world in the 100-meter dash, the 400, 800 and the 1,500. She will be representing for the U.S. in those events, as well as the marathon. McFadden, 23, won three silver medals and one bronze at the 2008 Games. McFadden is not the only Illini expecting big things heading into these Games.
Amanda McGrory can only hope to duplicate her debut at the Paralympic Games in 2008. She received a medal in four out of five of her events and won gold in the 5,000. McGrory will be competing in five events, including the 800, 1,500, 5,000 and the marathon. She plans to benefit from an intense training regimen in Champaign this summer. “We’ve been training six days a week at the University of Illinois, twice a day, doing about 160 miles a week.” McGrory said. “The training has varied a little bit (from 2008). Last games, I came in focusing on the 1,500 and the 5,000. I’m focusing this time on the 5,000 and the marathon, so a little bit longer this time around. Otherwise, the intensity is still the same.”
Another former Illini also returns to the Paralympics after winning gold four years ago. Josh George, who will represent the U.S. and will compete in seven events, is as experienced as any athlete entering the Paralympics. George has competed in the last two Paralympic Games, earning two bronze medals (100 and 800) in 2004, and a silver (800) and gold (100) in 2008. George also won gold in four events at the 2012 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Trials. Amberlynn Weber and Ray Martin, who will be missing their first days of classes as freshmen at the University, are participating in seven combined
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Illinois' Tatyana McFadden shoots the ball during the wheelchair basketball game against Chicago Sky for the Illini Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. McFadden will compete in 5 events at the Paralympic Games.
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FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 1B offense this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. “We’re just excited to get out there and show what we’re all about,” starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase said. “We’re doing different stuff for sure, way different than the stuff we did last year.” A spread offense is designed to, as its name suggests, spread the defense thin with multiple receiver sets and, at times, an empty backfield, to get playmakers the ball in space with room to run. Beatty said, the Illini offense isn’t much different than a traditional spread offense, but added that they will still mix things up throughout a game. “People tell you, ‘We’re a west coast, we’re a spread, we’re this, we’re that,” Beatty said. “Everybody is a little bit of everything the way things are nowadays.” One noticeable difference for Illini fans will be the absence of huddling on offense before each play. More often than not, Scheelhaase and Co. will be running a no-huddle offense and alternating the tempo at various points in the game. “Just to make sure that we’re keeping the defense on their heels,” Scheelhaase said. “They don’t know what speed we’re going and that just adds another component to preparation for them.” On game day, Beatty will call plays in the box and Gonzales will run the offense from the field; however, Beckman said most of
PARALYMPICS FROM PAGE 1B events in London. Weber, who will compete at the 100, 200 and the 400, won three gold medals at the Parapan American Games in 2011. Martin, competing at the 100, 200, 400 and the 800, won three gold medals at the 2012 U.S. Paralympic National Championships. In all, 13 Illini will compete in track and field events, while 15 Illinois athletes will participate in wheelchair basketball. Heading into the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, the Paralympics have never been bigger. A record 4,200 athletes and 165 countries will compete at the games. Fans are already buzzing about this year’s Paralympics, purchasing around 2.3 million tickets. Two athletes in particular should give fans their
FANTASY FROM PAGE 1B
If you really want someone, take him
Nothing’s worse than thinking about picking up a player, allowing someone else to get them and then watch that guy go off for the rest of the season.
Follow the money Franchise tag players and guys on the last year of their contract are playing for that next big contract, and cash historically is a good motivator.
the play-calling decisions are made during the week by the entire staff. “We’re going to have these four or five plays that we’re going to run in these situations,” Beckman said. “That’s what coaching football is about, the decisions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.” Beckman ran a two-quarterback system while at Toledo and initial speculation was that he might do the same with Scheelhaase and sophomore Reilly O’Toole, who completed 40 of 67 passes for 207 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in limited action last season. But Beatty said Tuesday that there are no plans to play more than one quarterback in Saturday’s game. “We’re going to go out there and see what we can do with what we have,” Beatty said. “I’m not a huge believer in rotating quarterbacks.” Beatty said if playing both Scheelhaase and O’Toole gives the Illini the best opportunity to win, they would do just that. Like at quarterback, the rest of the offense is structured around the personnel the Illini have particularly on a roster where a majority of the players were recruited by the previous coaching staff. “You take what your players do best, but then you kind of move it around formationally,” Gonzales said. “So the players are still doing the same thing but you’ve got to sugarcoat it, move it around a little bit, smoke and mirror some things.” As a result, players such as running back Josh Ferguson or tight end Jon Davis could be lining up at multiple positions in various
formations. “It will definitely be a lot of moving parts, which is what we want,” Scheelhaase said. “We want to be able to cycle guys in there, get guys in there that are able to perform.” Gonzales said receivers Darius Millines, Spencer Harris and Ryan Lankford have distinguished themselves as the Illini’s top receiving threats in the offseason and he challenged the rest of the unit to step up. “I need to have the other guys work a little harder and push,” Gonzales said. “If they want to play, and it’s not happening right now, they’ve got to change what they’re doing right now to continue.” Harris and Millines were second and third, respectively, in receiving last season, but their numbers pale in comparison to last season’s leading receiver A.J. Jenkins who left one year early for the NFL. Combined, Harris and Millines along with Lankford caught 57 passes for 552 yards and two touchdowns to Jenkins’ 90 catches for 1,276 yards and eight scores. Beatty said the Illini could use additional running backs and tight ends in the passing game to account for the lack of depth at receiver and said that even two or three tight ends could be on the field at the same time. “You get your best 11 on the field as much as you can, and for us, those guys are among our best 11,” Beatty said. “We want to make sure we get them on the field.”
money’s worth: swimmer Daniel Dias of Brazil and sprinter Oscar Pistorius of South Africa . Dias won more medals (nine) than anyone at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. He won gold in the 100 free, 200 free, 50 back and the 200 medley. Dias, 24, is considered one of the best swimmers in the world, winning 11 golds at last year’s Parapan American Games. Pistorius might sound familiar already. He represented South Africa at the 2012 Olympics despite being a double-leg amputee. While he did not medal, he made history by becoming the fi rst amputee runner to compete at the Olympics. After winning three gold medals at the 2008 Paralympics, the 25-year -old has high expectations heading into these games. But many believe he shouldn’t have been allowed to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics.
McGrory is a huge supporter of Pistorius participating in both events. “I think it’s absolutely incredible,” McGrory said. “I think he’s brought a whole lot of publicity to Paralympic sports. The fact that he’s a Paralympian but is also able to compete in the Olympics Games, I think that brings a whole lot of legitimacy to Paralympic sports. Seeing that he has the ability to crossover and compete against ablebodied athletes despite not having any legs, I think that is huge for Paralympic sports.” Dias and Pistorius are only two of the many athletes that will compete over the next two weeks. Although these Paralympics are expected to be one the most successful ever, no events will be televised live in the U.S.
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Big 10 of the Big Ten: Conference kickoff Breaking down the conference’s top contenders BY SEAN HAMMOND STAFF WRITER
Editor’s note: Big 10 of the Big Ten is a collection of tidbits from around the conference. This weekly feature provides a recap from the previous slate of games, and it also serves as a preview to the upcoming football weekend.
Where they rank The Big Ten, along with the SEC, leads the nation with five teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 poll . Michigan tops the list with its No. 8 ranking. Wisconsin, Michigan State, Nebraska and Ohio State all appear in the top 20. The Big Ten is searching for its fi rst participant in the BCS National Championship Game since the 2007 season.
A new chapter Penn State will take the field for the fi rst time since the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal when it plays Ohio on Saturday. While the program looks to put a tumultuous offseason behind it, the stains still remain. The Nittany Lions are not eligible for postseason play until 2016.
New faces Ohio State’s Urban Meyer has the best resume of the new Big Ten coaches, but Penn State’s Bill O’Brien and Illinois’ Tim Beckman have strong football backgrounds as well. O’Brien was the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots in 2011 and ushers in a new era in University Park. Beckman has coached defense at the DivisionI level since 1998.
Game to watch Some players who will be free agents next season include, among others, Schaub, Joe Flacco, Wes Welker, Cruz, Dwayne Bowe and Greg Jennings. Conversely, I tend to avoid guys after making their big pay day, as they tend to fall back to earth.
Avoid the Madden Curse Last year, Peyton Hillis was the latest victim of the Madden Curse, which is proof the curse exists. Not really, but why risk it? Calvin Johnson is clearly the best receiver in the league, but it’s difficult to expect Johnson to continue his complete
dominance. Last year was the only time Matt Stafford stayed healthy for all 16 games. Plus, Megatron will continue to see double and triple coverage; I’m taking Titus Young just in case.
Have fun At the end of the day, it’s just a game. Don’t be that person who freaks out every time someone on your team touches the ball, your roommates will thank you.
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No. 8 Michigan meets No. 2 Alabama at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in this week’s high-profi le matchup. The defending BCS national champions return only four starters to its highly touted defense whose job will be to slow Denard Robinson.
Game to keep an eye on The post-Kirk Cousins era at Michigan State begins with a battle against Chris Petersen’s ever-competitive Boise State. The Broncos have replaced 13 starters from the best senior class in school history. They
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Northwestern's season opener is Saturday against Syracuse. This week, head coach Pat Fitzgerald said, “It’s been warm in Chicagoland. We’ve got that sweat going. I call it the ‘dome sweat.’ It feels good in pregame, but once you get into the dome, it never ends until you get out of the shower.” will meet the Spartans in East Lansing, Mich., on Friday.
Battle for the Leaders With Penn State and Ohio State ineligible for postseason play due to NCAA sanctions, the Leaders Division is down to a four-team race. Two-time defending Big Ten champion Wisconsin is the favorite to play for a third straight title. Purdue and Illinois each return more than 14 starters.
Battle for the Legends The Legends Division race is wide open. Michigan State won the division in 2011, fi nishing a game ahead of Michigan and Nebraska. All three teams appear to be in the hunt again in 2012. It may come down to the Oct. 20 meeting between Michigan and Michigan State. The Spartans have won the last four meetings, their longest such streak since 1962.
Heisman watch The last Heisman winner from the Big Ten was Ohio State’s Troy Smith in 2006 . Denard Robinson and Montee Ball have the best chances to
bring the trophy back to the conference. Ball tied Barry Sander’s NCAA single-season touchdown record last season . Robinson has passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,000 in each of the past two seasons.
Players to watch on defense Michigan State returns eight defensive starters , including cornerback Johnny Adams. He will be a threat in the secondary, where he made 51 total tackles and had three interceptions in 2011. John Simon headlines the nine starters returning for Ohio State. Simon had 17 tackles for loss and seven sacks last season.
Quote of the week Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald on playing in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse: “It’s been warm in Chicagoland. We’ve got that sweat going. I call it the ‘dome sweat.’ It feels good in pregame, but once you get into the dome, it never ends until you get out of the shower.”
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Injury woes continue for Illini volleyball’s Ali Stark BY ELIOT SILL STAFF WRITER
The Illinois volleyball team went into the Dayton Flyer Classic aware it was in for a feeling-out process. Touted as the No. 7 team in the country, though, the expectations were high. Head coach Kevin Hambly said he did not know what to expect in the first weekend, but has also laid out expectations for his team to compete for a national title. A surprising Flyers team crushed Illinois in front of the Dayton home crowd, 3-0. Reactions among the team were varied, but didn’t verge on disappointment, with one exception. Redshirt freshman Ali Stark, who missed last season due to surgery on a broken pinkie fi nger, saw her debut tournament, one which the Illini were viewing as a chance to get to know themselves, end in a way she was all too familiar with: looking on, sitting out with an injury. Stark and fellow outside hitter Joc-
elynn Birks redshirted last season together and anticipated starting their playing days together as well, an excitement that turned out to be short-lived. Birks and Stark sat out last year for different reasons — Birks redshirted because presumably Illinois could put her eligibility to better use in 2015 than it could in 2011. They grew close in their year as bench buddies. They were members of the same recruiting class, had the same redshirt year and are living together this year. And they were playing their first Illini volleyball match on the same night. In the third set of that first match against Dayton, their paths split when Stark came down on middle blocker Erin Johnson’s calf and suffered a sprained ankle. The injury was a learning experience — for everyone else on the team. “Stuff happens like that. And that’s why we have players that can step up and do the same thing, and
they’re learning the same thing,” libero Jennifer Beltran said. “And they’re all gonna be put in that same role and are gonna have to learn how to adapt to things like that.” In that game, Birks had put on a major performance, hitting .452 and striking 16 kills. Stark’s performance was more modest: four kills, a .182 hit percentage, two attack errors and three return errors. Sophomore Morganne Criswell played well against Pepperdine with Stark out of the rotation, tying for a team-lead nine kills and hitting .333. Unlike last year, when the duo of Michelle Bartsch and Colleen Ward dominated the outside hitter position, playing time will be more competitive amid a three-player rotation this season. Of the weekend’s valuable lessons, Stark was unfortunate to become part of a teaching point. “It was pretty frustrating, especially coming out first match of the year,” Stark said. “Especially com-
ing off an injury last year, it was not the way I wanted to start the season off.” For Birks, Stark’s roommate, the opposite was true. “I was just so happy to be in the jersey, fi nally, and playing for the team with girls that I love and that are my best friends,” she said. “So it was a lot of fun to be on the court and playing in a real game.” Stark may have had similar feelings before her injury, but is now in the same position she was a week ago. That is, looking to return from injury and play her first full match as an Illini. Stark said she is “making strides” and is hoping to play this weekend. She did not practice and was wearing a walking boot Tuesday. Hambly said she was day-to-day, and that he doesn’t know whether she’ll play because of the nagging, lingering nature of ankle sprains.
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Illinois' Jocelynn Birks serves the ball against Tianjin at Huff Hall on April 17. Birks and fellow redshirt freshman Ali Stark made their debuts against Dayton.
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Illini tennis player to compete at US Open BY JOHNATHAN HETTINGER ASSISTANT COPY CHIEF
Illinois freshman Jared Hiltzik will join the world’s best tennis players at the US Open in New York next week. The nation’s top recruit was awarded a wild-card spot in the US Open Juniors tournament, which starts Monday. The weeklong tournament is played at the same venue, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, as the US Open. “I am extremely excited to play
in it because it is the biggest stage for a junior tennis player,” Hiltzik said. Hiltzik was on his way to earning a guaranteed bid to the event when inclement weather derailed his hopes. He was leading 6-4, 3-1 in the title match of the Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Fla., when the tournament was canceled, ending his bid. Hiltzik also advanced to the doubles championship match at the tournament, which was also called off. “I think the selection commit-
tee took that tournament into consideration when selecting (the wild-card draw),” Hiltzik said. The Wilmette, Ill., native became the nation’s top recruit when former No. 1 Mitchell Krueger decided to forego college tennis to play professionally. Hiltzik became the fourth topranked tennis recruit to come to Illinois since 1996, joining Chris Martin, Rajeev Ram and Dennis Nevolo. All three standouts also played in the US Open junior
tournament when entering college. Hiltzik will not follow in Krueger’s footsteps. “College tennis is something I’ve always wanted to do,” said Hiltzik, who has hopes of playing professionally after his career at Illinois. “I think it is crucial to getting better.” Hiltzik’s commitment boosted the Illini recruiting class to No. 6 in the nation. “The main reason I chose Illinois is the coaching staff and what
ship in doubles during his sophomore year. Anderson will open play Wednesday afternoon against David Ferrer. The draw for the US Open Juniors tournament has not been announced. After the tournament, Hiltzik and the Illini will start their season 100 miles northeast of Champaign at the OFCC Invitational in Olympia Fields, Ill., on Sept. 14.
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Pirates ride Alvarez to 9-0 win over Cardinals
Castro may stay with Cubs for a long time
BY WILL GRAVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO — Starlin Castro was barely out of his teens when he made his big league debut. Now it looks as though he’ll still be donning Cubbie blue when he hits his 30s. The Chicago Cubs and their young shortstop agreed to a seven-year contract with a club option for 2020, the team said Tuesday. The deal could keep Castro in Chicago until after his 30th birthday. “Only the most talented players get to the big leagues at 20,” Cubs general manger Jed Hoyer said. “I’m sitting here with a 22-yearold veteran right now. That was a big part of our decision. “The way it was looking, Starlin was going to be a free agent too early. He’s a big part of our future. We have four years of control with him after this year. By doing this deal, we now have eight.” Castro is a two-time All-Star in just his second full major league season, and he led the National League in hits with 207 last season. Since making his major league debut May 7, 2010, Castro has more hits than any player in the NL with 486. “I want to be here for a long time and winning,” Castro said. “My family (will) change, but nothing (will) change for myself. (The money is) not going to stop me from working hard every day on the field.”
it has to offer,” he said. “They’ve produced so many successful pros.” Hiltzik will join two of those professionals, Ram and Kevin Anderson, at the US Open. Ram helped Illinois win the NCAA Championship in 2003 during his one semester at the University. He opened play Tuesday with a doubles win with his partner, Brian Baker. Anderson played for the Illini for three seasons, 2004-07, and won the NCAA Champion-
CHARLES REX ARBOGAST THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro begins a double play Monday in Chicago. Castro and the Cubs agreed to a seven-year contract with a club option for 2020, which could keep the shortstop in Chicago till he’s 30. Castro was originally signed by the Cubs as a nondrafted free agent Oct. 25, 2006. Terms of the new deal were not released by the team, but published reports have
placed the guaranteed money at $60 million over the duration of the extension, a figure Castro was asked about in Tuesday’s press conference.
“It’s big, especially for my family, coming from very poor people,” Castro said. “Now my family is going to be better, their lives changing.”
PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez homered twice and drove in four runs, James McDonald scattered two hits over seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 Tuesday night. Alvarez hit a two-run homer in the third to give the Pirates a comfortable lead, added an RBI double in the fourth, then hit a 469-foot blast to center in the sixth. He went 4 for 5 as Pittsburgh drew within two games of the Cardinals in the race for the NL’s second wild-card spot. McDonald (12-6) gave up two hits, walked one and struck out six to beat the Cardinals and Jake Westbrook (13-10) for the second time in the last two weeks. The Cardinals played most of the game without catcher Yadier Molina, who suffered neck, back and shoulder injuries following a violent collision at home plate with Pittsburgh second baseman Josh Harrison. Harrison was attempting to score on a single to right field by Jose Tabata with two outs in the bottom of the second when he lowered his left shoulder and drilled Molina in the head as the catcher blocked the plate. The four-time All Star tumbled backward but held onto the ball, ending the inning. It also ended his night. Molina slowly got to his feet and made his way to the dugout before being diagnosed with a strained neck among other bumps and bruises. Tony Cruz replaced Molina when St. Louis returned to the field in the bottom
of the third. Molina was listed as day-to-day. While Harrison’s hit failed to produce a run, it appeared to provide a spark for the Pirates, who came in losers in six of seven. Alvarez put the Pirates up 3-0 in the third with his 24th homer of the year and Pittsburgh poured it on in the fifth, sending 10 batters to plate to chase Westbrook. Alvarez got things going with an RBI double to score Andrew McCutchen, and Mike McKenry added a run-scoring single to make it 5-0. Westbrook exacted a little payback by drilling Harrison in the leg with a fastball, drawing a warning to both dugouts from home plate umpire Adrian Johnson. By then, however, the damage was done, and when Clint Barmes followed the plunking with a tworun single the Pirates were up 7-0. That was more than enough for McDonald. The right-hander has struggled since the All-Star break but for a night returned to the form that made him one of baseball’s biggest surprises during the first half of the season. He had little trouble against the Cardinals’ surging lineup, surrendering a two-out single to Molina in the second and a two-out double in the sixth. Other than that McDonald was flawless, allowing Pittsburgh’s weary bullpen to get a needed break. The Cardinals didn’t get a runner to third base until the eighth while getting shut out for the second time this month and the seventh time this season.
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