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Gov. Quinn agrees to attend UI debate Student senate pushes for Republican candidate Rauner’s attendance as well

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Bruce Rauner, a Republican candidate for governor, has declined the student senate’s invitation to a debate on campus.

For most students, “midterms” simply means stress, late nights and lots of coffee. Few remember that midterms also refer to the upcoming election; statistics show that most college students don’t take advantage of the opportunity to vote. Only 48 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds registered to vote in the 2010 midterm election. Of that number, 24 percent voted, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. Illinois midterm elections will be held on Nov. 4.

In an effort to change low student voting numbers, Student Trustee Lucas Frye and Student Body President Mitch Dickey invited Gov. Pat Quinn, Democrat, and opposing candidate Bruce Rauner, Republican, to do a debate at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Foellinger Auditorium. Rauner’s campaign declined the invitation last weekend, Dickey said, though the Illinois Student Senate is continuing to push for both candidates’ participation. Quinn’s deputy press secretary, Izabela Miltko, said in an email that Quinn is willing to attend the debate, even if Rauner HARRY E. WALKER TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE will not be in attendance. Gov. Pat Quinn says he would attend a debate held at the University even if SEE DEBATE | 3A Bruce Rauner does not come.

October Lovers Club fires up annual autumnal celebration

UI students to benefit from better economy recruitment tends to be influenced by the state’s economy. The University saw a decrease in employee recruitment during the country’s recession in 2009, he said, but now the University is seeing increasing numbers of employers come to campus to look for interns and potential workers. According to the 2013 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey Report conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, new college graduates accounted for 57.2 percent of all new entry-level hires. This percentage is the highest it has been in the past 14 years. “A lot of students are engaged in this process starting their sophomore year. They’re already doing internships,” Neighbors said in reference to the student job search. “So every time they’re engaging with a company, they are no longer just a random student on

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Big Ten to NCAA: Give athletes more DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

The Big Ten is recommending the NCAA provide all student-athletes with increased academic and health benefits, the conference said in a statement Wednesday. The plan is the first landmark piece of legislation to be presented after the restructuring of the NCAA to give the “Power Five” conferences (the Big Ten, Pac 12, Big 12, SEC and ACC) more autonomy. It would only apply to the Power Five conferences, not the rest of the NCAA. Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney said the changes would be made in the interest of academics, rather than athletics. “There’s some great students and some great athletes,” Delany said. “Some are more interested in academics than others, but that doesn’t change our mission, which is to make sure that the opportunity exists for a

great education for all of our athletes.” The conference made four suggestions: giving studentathletes full cost of education aid, guaranteeing multi-year scholarships, allowing scholarships for life for athletes who leave school early to play professionally and providing consistent and improved medical insurance to all student-athletes. The recommendation would only apply to student-athletes who are in good standing with their university. Under the first suggestion, student-athletes’ scholarships would match the cost of an education as determined by the federal government, including more than what is already covered: tuition, fees, books and room and board. In addition, the conference suggests requiring all scholarships to be multi-year scholarships, instead of single-year, renewable scholar-

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ships. Ryan Squire, the University’s assistant athletic director for compliance, said currently the University gives out both multi-year and single-year scholarships, depending on the sport and coach’s preferences. He said he’s never known of a studentathlete at the University to lose their single-year scholarship for athletic reasons. Squire did say, however, that sometimes single-year scholarships have benefits. For example, the men’s basketball team has 13 scholarships available, but there were only 12 scholarship athletes in the 2013-14 season. The final scholarship could be awarded to a walk-on for that season only. With multi-year scholarships, it’s not clear if excess scholarships could be awarded to walk-ons. Squire said people often associate losing a scholarship with a career-ending injury, but the NCAA already

guarantees scholarships to student-athletes who suffer career-ending injuries without counting that against the team’s scholarship total. The conference also recommends scholarships be valid for a student-athletes’ lifetime. So, if a student-athlete leaves college to pursue a professional career, the scholarship would still be honored if the athlete retires and returns to school. “The Big Ten has also agreed to address additional student-athlete welfare issues including, but not limited to, health and safety, time demands and comprehensive academic support by way of a ‘Resolution’ that creates a specific pathway and timeline for implementation,” the conference stated in a press release.

Sean Neumann and Johnathan Hettinger contributed to this report.

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The October Lovers Club celebrated the start of the month with a kickoff bonfire at Illini Grove this evening. S’mores and other sweet treats were served from 7-9 p.m., with hundreds of people in attendance. The club is active every year only in the month of October.

The unemployment rate in Illinois has decreased for the sixth month in a row, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In August, the unemployment rate reached 6.7 percent and employers created 13,800 jobs. Illinois has 40,600 more jobs than it did at this time last year.The highest number of jobs created in one sector was found in professional and business services, which provided 17,200 new jobs. The decline in unemployment could be significantly beneficial to students, said Brian Neighbors, senior assistant director at the Career Center. “Now all of a sudden we’re starting to see more and more employers who are coming to campus to actually do interviews for entrylevel positions,” Neighbors said. “It’s providing a lot more opportunities for students.” Neighbors said that

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Today’s Birthday Expansion and growth comes through group participation this year. Express yourself and serve others with creativity. Craft a masterpiece. Changes with a partnership (especially after 10/8) lead to new and profitable opportunities (after 10/23). Power into work next springtime, for satisfaction and confidence. It’s all for home and family. The basis of your strength is love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Today is a 9 — Expect the unexpected. Don’t waste a cent. Re-think old beliefs. Meditation reveals another level. Private conversations help. Don’t be stopped by past failures. Learn from your mistakes, and your status rises with new skills.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Today is a 9 — Listen to your intuition. Choose an exotic destination for your next adventure. Did lightning strike? It could feel that way. Rest and cool down. Play your cards close to your chest. Study and make plans.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Today is a 9 — Wait before making your move; conditions will improve. Exercise extra caution when driving, and watch out for surprises. Reevaluate your route and

itinerary. Handle paperwork regarding shared resources. Reward your efforts with something fun.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Today is a 9 — An unexpected circumstance could frustrate a collaboration. Work interferes with travel. Take time outs to reduce stress. Don’t take financial risks. Allow extra time in your schedule for the unforeseen. Compromise and work it out.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Today is a 9 — A surprise job or income source emerges. Jump on a chance to fly. Stop for rest when you need it. Play to win! Don’t overspend or speculate, borrow or lend. Provide excellent service with a smile.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Today is an 8 — You’re in the mood to de-clutter. Get family involved, and lighten your collective load. Reward efforts with fun and treats. Deduct points for tantrums. Listen to other people’s ideas. Dance in the newly cleared space.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Today is an 8 — Take extra care. Don’t forget to do an important job at home. Unforeseen circumstances could preempt your plans. Be careful trying a new technique or trick. Things may not go as expected. Take deep breaths.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Today is a 9 — Take care to avoid miscommunications. Listen to a loved one’s

considerations. Don’t just throw money at a domestic problem. Create time for fun. Adapt to changes and allow time to adjust. Think before speaking.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21) Today is a 9 — Provide leadership at work. Try a new idea. Get eclectic and creative. Listen to all considerations before committing money, or it could get awkward. A bonus could fatten your wallet. Surprise your family with a treat.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22JAN. 19) Today is a 9 — Start with the most difficult thing on your list. Don’t believe everything you hear, or make assumptions. Mechanical breakdown could slow the action. Conditions seem unstable. Grace under pressure raises your confidence and professional status.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Today is an 8 — Don’t make expensive promises or waste cash. Hold onto what you have. Identify new resources. Introspection and planning save time and money. Dream about your next adventure. You get a surprise win.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Today is a 9 — Don’t get intimidated. Take on a leadership attitude. Things may not go as planned, but your friends are here for you. Listen to intuition. This is a test. Resourceful efforts pay dividends.

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North Carolina’s election overhaul will not be enforced in November RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that two provisions of North Carolina’s 2013 election law overhaul cannot be enforced during the November election. The three-judge panel’s ruling reinstates same-day registration and restores

out-of-precinct provisional voting. The judges did not reinstate the seven days of early voting that were eliminated by the law adopted last year when the Republicans gained control of both General Assembly chambers and the governor’s office.

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Task force combats use of fake IDs DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT

Secretary of State Jesse White launched a public awareness campaign on the penalties associated with using a fake ID. The office will be visiting college campuses around the state with outreach efforts and brochures, according to a press release from the Secretary of State’s office. The office plans to visit the University, but has not scheduled a specific date, Deputy Press Secretary Beth Kaufman said. The penalties for possessing a fake

ID include a year’s suspension of driving privileges. Additionally, there is a possibility of one to three years in prison and a mandatory fine ranging from a minimum $500 to $25,000 or 50 hours of community service, according to the release. Over the past two years, there have been more than 1,200 people caught with fake IDs. The office has also formed a Safe ID task force in an effort to combat the use of fake IDs and make IDs safer. The goal of the task force is to try to make state issued drivers licenses

and identification cards as fraud-proof as possible, according to the release. The task force is made up of individuals from the Secretary of State Departments, including the Office of the Inspector General, Secretary of State Police, Drivers and Vehicles Services, General Counsel and Department of Information Technology. In the past, the task force has worked with agencies including the police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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President Barack Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday.

Israeli prime minister supports US leadership, action against ISIS WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday expressed cooperation in tackling the Islamic State militant group.

“Israel fully supports your effort and your leadership to defeat ISIS,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks to reporters prior to the head-of-state meeting.

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Press Secretary Josh Earnest confirmed yesterday at the press briefing of the White Hous that Julia Pierson, the director of the U.S. Secret Service, has resigned.

DALLAS — Five elementary, middle and high school students who had contact with a man diagnosed in Dallas with Ebola are being monitored, Texas officials said Wednesday. The children, who attend four different schools, went to classes earlier in the week but show no symptoms of the deadly disease and will be monitored at home, officials said. Also, a health official said information about the patient’s recent travel from Liberia was not relayed to the full clinical team that initially treated him at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Friday. The patient was sent home with antibiotics. He was brought back in an ambulance on Sunday and was placed in isolation. Tests confirmed Tuesday that he is infected with the Ebola virus. He is in serious but stable condition. Some in the city have said they are worried about the public health implications. Public health officials are searching for all those who came into contact with the patient when he became infectious and will monitor them for 21 days in case they develop symptoms. The three emergency medical workers who took the patient to the hospital on Sunday tested negative for the Ebola virus and have been sent home, the city tweeted. They too will be monitored during the incubation period of the virus. When the unidentified patient stepped off a commercial airliner on Sept. 20 he did not show symptoms and went to North Texas to visit family members. Liberia is one of several countries battling an Ebola epidemic in West

New secret service director named FROM 1A after White House security fail DEBATE WASHINGTON — The director of the Secret Service has resigned, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday. The announcement comes a day after Julia Pierson was rebuked by congressional lawmakers over incidents

“The governor is very interested in speaking to the student body alone,” she said. There is no word on what event organizers think of Quinn making a solo appearance; the focus is still on bringing both candidates together to let students determine who they believe is the best leader, Dickey said. Rauner’s campaign could not be reached by The Daily Illini for comment. Over the summer, Dickey and Frye reached out to Quinn and Rauner through letters and phone calls. After some pressure, Quinn’s campaign tentatively agreed and Rauner’s campaign had yet to commit. As the school year approached, there was still no solid commitment from

The summit is more than just about higher education, as the debate will strive to discuss issues that impact students after their graduation as well, Frye said. Dickey stressed that it is important for students to realize that voters should control the politicians and not the other way around; they should want to hear from young voters and make it a priority. “We think it’s critical that the possible leaders of our state talk with the future of the state,” he said. Dickey and Frye are still hopeful that the two opponents will agree to a debate. “We’re giving them the best opportunity to reach Illinois’ youth and doing all the leg-work. They just have to come talk,” Frye said.

FROM 1A reported. The pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the double blasts and reported a higher campus. They are a known toll, saying at least 39 peo- candidate.” ple were dead, including Neighbors said the stron30 children. Other uncon- gest industries in terms of firmed reports indicated jobs available currently include fields in: science, technology, engineering and math. In particular, STEM fields are seeing a lot of growth in the job market, he said. Kiev, Russian and UkrainiStill, Neighbors added an news agencies reported. that more and more employThe blasts at Donetsk ers are starting to recruit School No. 57 and at the from a variety of majors. nearby bus stop detonated “I think a lot of our when all 70 schoolchildren employers realize that just were inside the building, the fact that a student is RIA Novosti news agency going to graduate from reported. the University of Illinois

means they should have good skills,” he said. “We’re a solid institution, so they kind of expect that.” Students who are looking to get a good start with their job search are encouraged to get involved with the University’s Career Services as early as possible. According to Victoria Spring, assistant director of employer connections and job preparation at the Career Center, said the University offers a number of career-building opportunities including: networking development nights, job shadowing, events with panels and speakers, mock interviews and the I-Link system for on-campus recruiting. “I think outside of spe-

cific fields, employers are always looking for transferable skills like good communication, good leadership, ability to analyze and teamwork,” Spring said. In addition, Neighbors advised students to try to network, do research on businesses and start an account on LinkedIn, the most popular form of social media used by employers, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers survey. “I’ve been trying to get a lot of research opportunities that are available here, and I’ve been looking towards companies where I’m trying to live,” said Benjamin Schmitt, senior in LAS. “I‘ve also been try-

ing to see about any alternative opportunities I can do with the specializations I’ve done.” Despite changes that may be occurring with the job market, Neighbors said one trend remains the same. Employers still tend to value experience, and it helps for students to get practice with internships and get involved early on. “Students who are engaged early have very good chances,” he said. “I think the struggle is with the student that doesn’t think about it until the last minute.”

that included the agency’s failure to stop an intruder from getting into the White House last month. Retired Secret Service agent Joseph Clancy was named to replace Pierson, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement.

the Secret Service. Omar Gonzalez, 42, stared straight ahead and said nothing during his court appearance in Washington. He waived his right to a detention hearing, meaning he will remain in custody.

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Blast debris kills at least 11 adults in Ukrainian schoolyard, bus stop At least 11 adults were killed in Ukraine on Wednesday when artillery shells struck a schoolyard and a bus stop in suburban Donetsk on the belated first day of school for the city at the center of a pro-Russia rebellion against rule from

ing her 1-year-old daughter, Demauria Griffen. She said that people in the neighborhood were afraid to even go near the hospital. “My mother called me and said, ‘Do not go to Texas Health Presbyterian. You could catch Ebola.’ And I said, ‘Mama, that’s the closest hospital I can go to. What do you want me to do?’” Sandra Sestic, 20, stood behind a wrought-iron fence as a dozen TV cameras pointed in her direction. She said that the apartment complex management had not told residents anything about the possible health scare. “We’re afraid for the kids,” she said, adding that she lives nearby and comes to the Ivy to take care of a relative’s children.

trifecta:” student debt, job prospects and Illinois’ economy. “Illinois is in the bottomtier as far as state economies go,” Frye said. He went on to say that the state cannot pay its bills and corporate tax rates are driving business away. The biggest issue for college students is the small amount of state funds for higher education, he said. Frankly, he said, “it’s kind of embarrassing.” Dickey and Frye invited leaders of student government from eight other Illinois institutions to the University for a summit before the debate. At the summit, which will take place regardless of whether the gubernatorial candidates debate, the student leaders will discuss how they can make a difference in Illinois. It has yet to be decided whether they will open up the discussion to audience members.

Reports differ on number of people killed, wounded in Syrian bombing BEIRUT — A pair of bombs ripped through a school compound Wednesday in the government-controlled central Syrian city of Homs, killing at least 18 people, including 10 children, and wounding scores of others, the state media

Africa that is believed to have killed more than 3,000 people. The virus is spread through contact with the bodily fluids of those who have developed symptoms. An apartment building not far from Texas Health Presbyterian became the center of attention in the Ebola scare on Wednesday as reports said that the first victim to be diagnosed in the U.S. stayed there with family before being taken to the hospital over the weekend. News crews surrounded the Ivy Apartments, about a mile from the Dallas hospital. Residents described the complex as a multi-ethnic community of Liberians, Nepalis and other nationalities. Toni Gomez, 29, stood outside hold-

either side. Finally Frye asked, “Do we keep going or fold?” Not ready to give up yet, they decided to invite the public through a social media campaign called, “Let’s Talk.” The campaign’s slogan reads, “If you have the answers to the future of Illinois, engage with the future of Illinois.” Frye and Dickey said they hope that this will persuade both Quinn and Rauner to participate. “More than anything, what’s really important for students to understand with ‘Let’s Talk’ is this is more than any political move,” Dickey said. “It’s leaders of the state coming to talk with students about the issues that are critical for their future and our future as a state.” If Rauner and Quinn do make it to campus, they will address what Frye and Dickey coined, “the

White House invader pleads not guilty, will remain in custody WASHINGTON — The Iraq war veteran accused of running into the White House with a knife on Sept. 19 pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three criminal charges in a case that exposed security lapses in

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Gabriella Beltran, right, walks from Hotchkiss Elementary with her children Valeria Curranza, Joseph Manuel Beltran and Oliver Torres. Parents were summoned by the Dallas School District to pick their children up early on Wednesday.

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Syrian Kurds seek refuge from Islamic State in Turkey BY ROY GUTMAN AND MOUSAB ALHAMADEE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

YUMURTALIK, Turkey — With Islamic State militants moving into the outskirts of the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobane, an odd two-way traffic developed Tuesday across the Turkey-Syria border. Thousands of Syrian Kurds flooded into Turkey, abandoning their homes and carrying what they could — blankets, cushions and whatever staple foods they could lug, big bags of flour, tins of olive oil, homemade cheese, tomato paste,

as well as plates, glasses and silverware. “Hopefully, I’ll stay in Turkey only one or two months, with the help of God and America,” Ahmed Melah, a 48-year-old businessman, said. The Turkish government says 160,000 Kurds have crossed from northern Syria in the past week. There were at least 10,000 more on Monday, according to Sanliurfa.Com, a local news portal. On Tuesday, a McClatchy reporter witnessed Turkish

authorities process and register everyone at a mobile immigration office before transporting them by a fleet of minibuses to nearby towns. The regional Kobane government, controlled by a Kurdish group that Turkey, the United States and the European Union have labeled as a terrorist organization, said the U.S.-led coalition staged two airstrikes on Islamic State positions Monday night about six miles west of Kobane, but the Islamic State advance seemed to be undeterred.

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Kurdish refugees arrive in Yumurtalik, Turkey, fleeing the advances of Islamic State extremists on the north Syrian city of Kobani on Tuesday.

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ast Saturday, after injuring his head, University of Michigan quarterback Shane Morris was put back into the game by coach Brady Hoke. Morris had trouble standing up, and he appeared woozy to both those in the stands and those watching on television at home. Morris, who was later diagnosed with a concussion, is not starting for the Wolverines this week. Fans grew upset over the coach’s decision, but the student-athlete was nonetheless put back in danger on the field and no one faced any penalties. Whatever responsibilities Morris had as a student were suddenly compromised when his safety was put at risk for the sake of the game. This injury would clearly have an impact on Morris’ ability to be a healthy, productive student, as well as put the fate of his athletic scholarship in jeopardy. On Wednesday, however, fans of college athletics received a breath of fresh air. The Big Ten announced that it is asking the National Collegiate Athletic Association to approve measures that will help improve the educational experience of all student-athletes. Too often in college athletics, student-athletes’ identities as students are overlooked — we often don’t acknowledge the rigor associated with pursuing an athletic career and a college degree concurrently. First, these measures would help students receive aid for all of their costs of education — not just tuition, fees, housing and books, but also travel and other miscellaneous expenses. This is especially helpful because many student-athletes don’t have time to get jobs with all of the time they put into their sports. Second, the Big Ten asked that all scholarships be guaranteed for four years. “If a student-athlete is no longer able to compete, for whatever reason, there should be no impact on institutions’ commitment to deliver an undergraduate education,� the measure read. We endorse this wholeheartedly. Third, scholarships would be available for life. If student-athletes want to go pro and eventually come back to school, they won’t be penalized for it by losing their scholarship. Lastly, all student-athletes would have improved and consistent medical insurance — a no-brainer when so many get hurt playing their sport for the University. We think that this move is a fantastic step forward for the conference and college athletics as a whole. Quarterbacks are put back into games with concussions; top basketball recruits use college as a one-year pit stop on their way to the pros, often not even attending classes for the entire second semester; nonrevenue student-athletes are limited to fewer scholarships than starting spots, causing shifts to make the numbers work and best athletes benefit. But this proposal gives all athletes a chance. The ones who leave early are able to later make up for it after the short-earning period on their physical skills is over. The ones who are unable to keep playing are able to have a future after their sport.

Minority societies create gender lines YUNJO JEONG Opinions columnist

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hile walking around campus, I saw a sign for what I thought was a rather interesting student organization: the Society of Women Engineers. Women in engineering? Why is that unusual enough to warrant such an organization? It sparked a thought in my mind: The student organization itself shows the stereotype in our society that engineering is for men, and that seeing women in such a field is out of the ordinary. It’s very subtle — almost invisible — the way our stereotypes draw an unnecessary line between men and women’s gender roles. The existence of a group for female engineers may seem natural at first, as they are the minority group in the field, but upon deeper examination, the gender line it creates within the major is obvious. Nobody tells college students what to study. The school doesn’t require females to stay away from the sciences, and it doesn’t stop males from pursuing the liberal arts. Students themselves simply choose what they think they want to do, and what we see

is a visible difference in gender ratios in different fields. But both genders should feel welcome in any area of study. I admit, gender-based stereotypes are hard to abandon so readily; they are deeply rooted in people’s mindsets. It’s sometimes difficult to think without gender biases, simply because these concepts are built during our childhood years. We’ve been brought up to think that there are certain tasks that men should be doing and there are others that women should pursue. In thinking that way, we limit ourselves in what we can accomplish, with the only reason being these gender-based stereotypes. In reality, both genders are capable of much of the same. Frankly, I don’t see the point in groups geared toward females in traditionally male disciplines. It only reinforces that females in science-related majors are unusual, when these women shouldn’t feel that way. As I’ve mentioned, the student organization for female engineers is a perfect example of the unnecessary stereotypes we have today. Is it because of biological differences that there are so few women in engineering fields? I hardly think so. The brain structures of males and females are not different enough to result in there being only two girls out of nearly 40 students enrolled in my TAM

195 class — Introductory Theoretical Applied Mechanics. This means that the unusual, unbalanced gender ratios in engineering fields are due to causes other than the innate difference between men and women; they result from stereotypes we should abolish. Some may question the logic behind criticizing the purpose of organizations for minority groups. And it might seem like disproportionate gender ratios in certain fields are not important enough of an issue

Some may question the logic behind criticizing the purpose of organizations for

minority groups. to address. But what about those who unintentionally become the minority? What about the way people view such minorities? I think the Society of Women Engineers, or any organizations for women in traditionally male fields for that matter, serves only to show that the women themselves feel like the minority. They shouldn’t feel uncomfortable; women in engineer-

ing or sciences should be as comfortable as men in the same fields of study. They should feel integrated without such minority societies. Our problem is not the different gender ratios in different majors or giving students the opportunity to choose what they want to study. The school does not put any restrictions on what courses male and female students can choose from, but society still seems to marks certain genders in certain fields as unusual. Groups like the Society of Women Engineers make this evident. It’s difficult to suggest a solution. The unbalanced gender ratios in academic fields, not necessarily only engineering, have been around for quite a while, and the stereotypes that have been controlling the way male and female students choose their futures are deeply rooted in our minds. The biases remain prevalent. But we shouldn’t settle for the present; we should be looking for a way to eliminate the need minority genders feel to create their own student organizations in an academic field. We should work to make people comfortable and confident in whatever major they choose to pursue and eliminate the need for minority societies.

Yunjo is a freshman in Engineering. He can be reached at opinions@ dailyillini.com.

Child gender roles nothing to toy with LUKE VEST Opinions columnist

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increase in the number of women in the University’s engineering school is always a cause for celebration. That goes for any woman in science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields. For years, the number of women in the department of computer science has lingered around 10 percent, but this year, the number of females in the computer science freshman class jumped to nearly 25 percent. This rise led to acknowledgment and celebration by the campus. The causes of the increase of women in STEM fields may be attributed to the efforts of various advocacy groups to encourage more women to join since they typically make up the minority of these majors. But are organizations and encouragement truly effective methods for recruiting more females? I think that trying to recruit women into engineering and other STEM fields at the time they are about to enter college may be too late. At this point, much of a person’s interests have been established and

persuading a person to pursue a certain career is more difficult. I believe that the current childhood habits of males and females cause more men to enter engineering than women because men have a greater

The ultimate goal is to have a more equal number of males and females in STEM fields. exposure to the field through childhood toys and games. For example, when we see LEGO commercials, they typically show boys building such things as airplanes, buildings, cars, etc. We typically don’t see this with young girls. Recent efforts by companies such as GoldieBlox, which creates toys aimed to attract girls to engineering and encourage problem solving skills, target the root of the problem. However, I believe the next step toward increasing the number of women in STEM fields is to eliminate the idea of the gender gap. Instead of GoldieBlox pro-

moting a toy just for girls, they should target their products towards both boys and girls instead of being singled out. When women are constantly bombarded with people telling them they should pursue careers in the STEM fields, some may feel as if they are being forced to do something that they are not interested in. If someone frequently bugged me about becoming an architect because there wasn’t enough people of my demographic in the field, I would become annoyed and even think lowly of the subject, especially if I wasn’t particularly interested in architecture. When toy companies use extravagant advertising campaigns for new science products that are obviously geared toward girls, for example, they are creating a gap between the two genders. They are acknowledging the historical gender roles while trying to break them at the same time. A more subtle approach should be taken. Toy companies should add toys to their catalog that appeal to both genders rather than using gaudy commercials that reinforce a gender gap in the minds of viewers. As a male in computer engineering, I have observed that the number of females in my introduction to electronics

class is few and far between. I do not think it is because women can’t handle this class or workload, but maybe it’s because they are simply not interested in pursuing this major. Their interests might be geared towards other fields, which I think is a result of larger societal forces. I don’t think the problem of fewer women in STEM fields would be solved by simply creating more gender-neutral toys for younger children, but this method would hopefully promote similar interests in both genders. The ultimate goal is to have a more equal number of males and females in STEM fields, but this cannot be brought about by persuading women to be interested in engineering, for example, when they are entering college. We must attack the root of the problem by addressing gender differences during childhood and eliminate the idea of gender disparity altogether. When we finally stop trying to forcefully end this problem through gendered methods, like toys and advocacy groups, only then can this issue be resolved.

Luke is a freshman in Engineering. He can be reached at lvest2@ dailyillini.com.

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Fans flock to hightech haunted house BY HUGO MARTĂ?N TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

To re-create a bloody scene from the 1981 horror flick “American Werewolf in London,� crews at Universal Studios Hollywood installed strobe lights behind the walls of a dark maze to simulate the flash of bullets. An actor wearing a rubber prosthesis connected to a tube of fake blood around his neck reenacts a gruesome execution. It all plays out to the sound of gunfire and blood-curdling screams, blasted from speakers in the ceiling. Now the scares are created with the help of 30-channel audio mixers, animatronics, computer-controlled lights and video monitors. “We’ve made a quantum leap in technology, especially this year,� said John Murdy, director of Halloween Horror Nights, the annual fright fest at Universal Studios. Scare masters such as Murdy say such high-tech gadgets are a must to put a genuine shock into teens who have become thick-skinned from daily exposure to gore and violence in movies and video games. “The attention span today is much shorter,� said Lara

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POLAROID goals ... she works with the actors, talks to us about the situation; it’s just an amazing process to work with her.� The show includes drugs, alcohol, murder, suicide, sex and love — themes that today’s youth can relate to, he added. The set, lights and sounds are “in your face� and had to be modified just last week after the set designers discovered the space was more condensed than previously thought. The actors had to reblock, or reconfigure, their movements within the set space, but everyone has been very accommodating, Pereira said. David Monahan, senior acting major in the MBA program who plays “G,� a

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John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, on a tour of the mazes based on “An American Werewolf in London� in Universal City, Calif. Hanneman, technical director for entertainment at Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park in Buena Park, Calif. “We need to make the scenes move faster.� At the opening night of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, the crowds were so big that visitors waited in line for up to 90 minutes for the most popular mazes. Horror fans say the scares were worth the wait. “If they were going for realistic, they got it,� Josh Ault said after visiting the Universal maze “Alien versus Predator� with his wife, Liz.

The most frightening scene, they said, showed a woman screaming while being eaten alive by an alien. “It’s pretty jarring,� said Liz Ault. At Knott’s Berry Farm, the area known as Camp Snoopy will be converted this year to “Special Ops: Infected.� About 135 actors, made up to look like zombies, will wander throughout the area while groups of 12 park visitors enter for periods of about 10 minutes, armed with specially made infrared-emitting rifles. “It’s always a challenge to be different and innovative,� Hanneman said.

character based on Zeus, is excited to perform with a diverse cast and said the show has many events happening simultaneously. “Some of these scenes cross and meet and some don’t,� Monahan said. “It’s about people trying to find a way to survive in the world. They’re looking for love, they’re looking for safety, they’re looking for a way out.� Wigasi Brant is a third year acting major who plays “D,� a character based on Dionysus, the Greek god known for wine, fertility and sex. Brant has previously appeared in “The Bold and the Beautiful,� “Remember the Titans� and “The Blind Side,� among others. “Aesthetically, it’s just a beautiful show,� Brant said. “It speaks to a lot of the struggles and insecurities

young people face. It will shed light on struggles other young people have faced.� And the production doesn’t hold anything back when it comes to portraying challenges in a real way. “It’s a very loud production,� Quin said. “I wouldn’t say vulgar, but it’s very colorful to say the least. Seeing people react to it because so many people have such silly ideas about theater, they think it’s going to be snooty, they think it’s going to be all clean-cut and pretty lace kerchiefs — but it’s not. It’s going to be a bunch of rowdiness and craziness so I’m looking forward to seeing how it takes people out of their comfort zones.�

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it creates.� Signature items from the menu include spicy, smoky and flavorful Jerk Chicken, moist, flaky, seasoned Jerk Fish and scratch-made side dishes such as traditional Rice ‘n Peas or Baked Macaroni ‘n Cheese. The ultimate goal of Caribbean Grill is to be able to establish a brick and mortar restaurant, according to Harden; however, currently, Harden said they are focusing on launching their food truck and building an oncampus presence. “We definitely want to reach the campus because students love Caribbean Grill,� Harden said. “They know about it, and they want it, and I feel like if we can just bring it to them it’ll be really successful.� Regardless of his changing career and expanding business, one thing has remained constant for Harden: He loves food and he loves what he does. “Not once have I lamented over the fact that I quit

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A Caribbean Grill favorite, pineapple rum cake is available at the food truck. my job back then,� Harden said. “It’s very fulfilling work, and I think that food is one of the great equalizers. When it comes to food, I think it’s very powerful that people choose us to be the thing that sustains their life. You can eat anywhere in

the world, you can eat anywhere in Champaign-Urbana, but for you to choose Caribbean Grill, that’s just everything.�

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A MODERN MIX ON MYTHOLOGY ‘Polaroid Stories’ is a dramatic snapshot of street life BY BRITTNEY NADLER STAFF WRITER

What happens when mythmaking collides with reality? That is the ultimate question in “Polaroid Stories,� a play with poetry, profanity and prostitutes that journeys into the lives of street youth on an abandoned pier in the outskirts of town. Inspired by “Metamorphoses,� a Latin narrative poem, “Polaroid Stories� explores modern dangers of street living while also detailing classic mythological tales. As part of the Illinois Theatre Series, the play runs on select days from Thursday to Oct. 12 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Each show starts at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday shows starting at 3 p.m, and

tickets are $10 for students. “We’re trying to survive while still having lives that have meaning, love and joy,� said Shawn Pereira, third year MSA acting grad student who plays the character Orpheus. “We all have conflicting interests that don’t mesh up well, which leads to some people’s demise and other people to become the thing they truly wanted to be. It kind of turns into this tragic, but yet beautiful, Greek mythology.� The characters seek comfort and community in a bad mess of a neighborhood. Based on interviews with actual street youth and prostitutes, the characters lead lives of lies, anger and confusion that cause them to question what is real and where the truth lies. “It was kind of tricky at times,

but it was a lot of fun getting to where we are now,� said Katherine Quin, second year MSA student in FAA and dramaturg, or researcher, for the production. “The fact that not many people are well versed in Greek mythology — just learning and understanding the culture and why these characters are the way they are and trying to help the actors understand the relevance of that power, or lack thereof.� Quin said of the 14 shows she has worked in, “Polaroid Stories� has allowed her to utilize her skills the most and has made her the happiest. The cast of 10 has been rehearsing since the first day of class and rehearsals have been going “extremely well,� Pereira said.

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“Polaroid Stories,� a play that’s part of the Illinois Theatre Series

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$10 student tickets “Our director, Lisa (Gaye Dixon), is amazing to work with,� he said. “She doesn’t like to give actors misleading notes and

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UI alumnus planning Caribbean Grill food truck BY JULIANNE MICOLETA STAFF WRITER

In the middle of an economic recession and planning a wedding, Mike Harden, 2005 University MBA alumnus, gave up a financially sound job and took the biggest gamble of his life. “Everybody was all like, ‘Are you crazy, why would you do that?’� he said. “But I literally quit my job and I put all of my savings towards this, but you know what? There has not been one regret ever since.� The gamble that Harden took was investing all of his time and effort into Caribbean Grill, a catering and carry out lunch service that serves authentic island style cuisine. The business currently runs out of Refinery, located at 2302 W. John St. in Champaign, on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Now, Harden, executive chef and owner, said the return on his investment has been so successful that he is in the midst of bringing a food truck to the Champaign-Urbana area in the spring of 2015. Caribbean Grill started a Kickstarter campaign, a

funding platform for creative projects, in July to help fund the efforts to purchase a food truck, hire additional staff and obtain permits. The campaign met and exceeded its goal of $10,000 for the food truck, reaching a total of $10,890. “We had a pretty ambitious goal but we were able to exceed it, and that’s because people believe,� Harden said. “People believe in Caribbean Grill as much as we do; people believe in us as much as we do.� Despite how rapidly his business is growing, five years ago, Harden did not even plan to be in the food industry. “I got my degree from the College of Business. I’m an IT guy and that’s how I always thought I would make my big success,� he said. “I worked in IT for several years, but towards the end of it is when I started to take food seriously. I’ve always liked to entertain and host dinner parties, and I always got really good feedback, so that’s when I started to think about food and the business side and what it can do for me.� Caribbean Grill made its debut at the Taste of Cham-

paign in 2010 and what was supposed to be a one-time thing turned into a career for Harden. “We set it up just for getting the experience of what it would be like to run a food service operation,� he said. “Really, it was just market research at that point, but the response was overwhelming for the food. We kept getting asked, ‘Where’s your guys’ restaurant?’ ‘Where are you located?’ And it was like OK, this food works here. There’s no other Caribbean restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.� After realizing that the demand for Caribbean food existed in the area, Harden slowly began to build and develop Caribbean Grill. “I think the turning point really was that festival and we said, ‘OK this really has some legs under it,’� Harden said. “Back then, I was still working my IT job and it got to the point where my day job was getting in the way of my passion, which was Caribbean Grill, and I had to make a decision.� So Harden decided to foster the company into what it cur-

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Caribbean Grill Lunch to Go

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Refinery, 2302 W. John St. in Champaign

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Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. rently is. Another side of the company includes CG Signature Events, a full-service catering menu for wedding receptions, banquets of all sizes and box lunches. CG Signature Events offers a variety of menu options to suit customer needs, but the Caribbean Grill menu boasts fresh and authentic Caribbean food from variations of Harden’s family recipes. “I have family roots and family from the Caribbean,� Harden said. “Growing up, I was always around really good cooks and really good food and so I really got to appreciate the cultural aspects of food and the togetherness that

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Illinois' Earnest Thomas III tackles Texas State's Brandon Smith during the game at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20. Thomas has transitioned to the STAR position on the team after starting at strong safety last season.

Thomas anchors defense at STAR Hybrid defense position requires broad skill set BY CHARLOTTE CARROLL STAFF WRITER

Senior Earnest Thomas III knows the Illinois football defense. Not just the ins and outs of his position, but more importantly, the mechanics of the entire defense. It is this knowledge that has helped him transition to the STAR position after starting at strong safety last season. “It wasn’t really a big adjustment for me at all,� Thomas said. “I pride myself on knowing this entire defense. So it wasn’t an adjustment mentally or something like that, I knew the position already. I’ve

been playing it more fulltime and I’ve been enjoying it. It gives (me) opportunities to do a lot of different things.� The STAR position is one of two hybrid positions on the team and is able to switch back and forth playing at linebacker and safety. The other hybrid position is the LEO, a defensive end- outside linebacker combination. STAR is a position coaches say requires a multidimensional athlete. “You’ve got to be big enough, strong enough, fast enough and athletic enough to do all these things,� said Al Seamonson, who is the

outside linebackers coach, but works with the hybrid positions. “You’ve got to play well against the run, especially on the perimeter, be a good blitzer and be a good tackler in space and in the interior of the defense based on how the offense is attacking. It’s a position where it’s hard to fi nd the right guy.� But Illinois seems to have found the fit in Thomas. A member of the 20112012 team that beat UCLA in Illinois’ last bowl game appearance, Thomas calls himself a veteran. “From Day One, I fi rst wanted to learn my position and then learn everyone else’s around me,� Thomas said. “I learned that from older guys here before me. They taught me that to be a good player, you have to not only know your posi-

tion, but know what guys are doing around you. So when I was able to learn not only my position, but also learn what the guys to the left and to the right of me were doing, it made me a much better player.� Thomas credits former defensive back, teammate and 2012 graduate Tavon Wilson as one of the smartest players he’s played with when it comes to knowledge about the defense. It’s Wilson’s advice about grasping the overall feel of a defense that Thomas has carried and hopes to pass on now that he’s in a similar position as an older team member. Seamonson has called Thomas one of the more vocal players who sets an example in his game

Volleyball still hasn’t dropped set at Huff Hall in 6 matches BY STEPHEN BOURBON SENIOR WRITER

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Illinois’ Liz McMahon (14) celebrates with her teammates during the game against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Wednesday. McMahon had 19 kills and seven blocks in the 3-0 win. growing up, I think that’s what it took. I never felt like we were going to lose that set. You just looked in their eyes and they were going to make it happen.� The fi rst set followed a similar narrative with the Illini trailing, only to have their senior opposite side hitter mount a comeback. McMahon subbed into the game trailing 21-19, but went on a run by herself. McMahon put down four kills, teamed up with Anna Dorn for a block and even notched an assist to give the Illini the fi rst set, 25-22. McMahon set a new season-high for kills in a three-set match with 19 to go with seven blocks and

two serving aces. Her 42 attempts were also a season-high. When asked if she wanted every set her way, McMahon didn’t mince words: “Yes.� “I think I got in a good rhythm with (setter Alexis Viliunas) and she had tons of confidence,� McMahon said. “Just being really aggressive was my focus.� Jocelynn Birks added 17 kills and Brandi Donnelly had 25 digs, one off her career-highs. Hambly said he challenged the freshman libero before the match and she responded. “She had a lot of space to cover, more than we’ve put on her,� he said. “We have to test her, we have to see. I don’t know what her lim-

its are. She has great range and she’s a great athlete.� Minnesota middle blocker Paige Tapp fi nished with 13 kills at a .545 clip. However, the Gophers main options on the outside, Daly Santana and Sarah Wilhite, were held in check, hitting .182 and -.071, respectively. “I thought we grew up tonight,� Hambly said. “That was a Big Ten match, everything about it. That was physical, with blocking, defense, both teams scrapping. I know it was 3-0, but it felt like a five-setter.�

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McMahon powers Illini to victory over Gophers

The Illinois volleyball team has yet to lose a set at home this season, and continued its winning ways Wednesday. No. 16-ranked Illinois (113, 3-0 Big Ten) swept No. 18 Minnesota (11-3, 1-2), despite trailing late in each of the first two sets. The Illini have yet to drop a set in six matches at Huff Hall this season. The Illini leaned on opposite side hitter Liz McMahon at the end of both the first two sets. In a back-and-forth, nailbiting second set, the Illini squandered four set points and the Gophers couldn’t convert on three of their own. Illinois fi nally broke through with a three-point run to claim the second set 32-30. Trailing 22-20, the Illini switched to a 5-1 look and put McMahon back to serve. The senior responded with her fi rst two aces of the season — she had only served twice all season coming into the match. “Lizzie was determined to win that set,� head coach Kevin Hambly said. “I thought Lizzie played with a little more determination. That’s when I talk about

Jawun Evans, the No. 36-ranked player in ESPN’s Top 100 in the Class of 2015, has committed to Oklahoma State over Illinois. The highly-sought after point guard out of Dallas has long been one of John Groce’s main targets in this year’s class, but on Wednesday he became the latest Illini target to slip away. Evans announced his decision to ESPN.com early Wednesday, picking the Cowboys over the Illini and Southern California. The announcement comes less than a week after he wrapped up his fi nal offi cial visit to Oklahoma State. Evans, along with fellow recruit Jalen Brunson, was seen as a potential program-changing recruit for Illinois, capable of starting right away at point guard and excelling in Groce’s fast-paced offense. Instead, both have committed elsewhere, and the Illini are still without a true point guard in their 2015 recruiting class. The cupboard is not bare for the Illini, who currently hold the nation’s sixth-best

recruiting class with commits D.J. Williams, Aaron Jordan and Jalen ColemanLands already on board. However, the reality of Evans heading to Oklahoma State stings for the program after he was once considered a strong Illinois lean by many national recruiting experts. Groce will now look elsewhere in an attempt to fi ll the 2015 class, with one open scholarship still to offer. Evans’ friend and AAU teammate Elijah Thomas is still strongly considering the Illini, and Groce has been recruiting elite swingman Carlton Bragg and top Canadian prospect Jamal Murray as well. Murray is currently a member of the 2016 class, but could possible reclassify to the 2015 class and commit to a school this spring. Groce will continue his relentless pursuit of top talent, but Evans’ decision has struck a familiar blow to a fan base that is all-too accustomed to finishing second.

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hortly after Jawun Evans picked Oklahoma State over Illinois Wednesday, Sports Illustrated released a story on Illini head coach John Groce. The article provided some solid insight into how Groce approaches these high-stakes recruitments, and how he deals with his prized targets committing elsewhere. “It’s the old deal, you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,� Groce told SI. “For us, we’re just wired that way. You might be disappointed (at recruiting losses) because you put a lot into it. That’s pretty natural for any person that does that, when they put their mind, heart and soul into something. But we don’t spend any time like getting discouraged by that. ... We keep swinging here. That’s just kind of who we are. We swing.� That quote from Groce tells us all we need to know about his recruiting strategy. With a solid 2015 class already in his back pocket, his plan is to swing for the fences and go for the top dogs, and he’s sticking to it. Groce took a big swing at Evans. His staff put in copious amounts of time and effort trying to draw him to Champaign. Evans made his decision. We can speculate all we want about how the commitment of Jalen ColemanLands or the extension of Tracy Abrams’ career might have discouraged Evans from becoming an Illini, but it doesn’t matter.

For Groce, it’s now about moving on after Jawun. Groce is currently midswing on 2015 big-man Elijah Thomas, and he appears to still be in good position with the Texas native. It’s a bit troubling that Thomas’ friend and AAU teammate Evans is now heading to one of the schools that is also recruiting Thomas. Common sense tells us Evans will try to lure his 6-foot-9 buddy to Oklahoma State. But an intriguing tweet Wednesday gave Illini fans a glimmer of hope. In response to Evans’ tweet announcing his intent to play for Oklahoma State, Thomas’ mom (who has been very pro-Illini on social media) tweeted the following at Evans: “Noooooo! Congrats.� We should know by now to put little stock in tweets from high school athletes and their families, but this is interesting. The only schools that shared a spot on both Evans’ and Thomas’ final lists were Oklahoma State and Illinois. The dismayed response from Thomas’ mom seems to indicate she wished Evans would have gone elsewhere, and the only other school that makes sense is Illinois. Assuming she knows which school her son is favoring, in my eyes the tweet reads like this: “Too bad you aren’t going to Illinois, you would have been great there with my son. Congrats.� Evans’ first pro-Cowboy post on Twitter garnered roughly 250 retweets by mid-afternoon Wednesday (at the expense of a mass exodus of pro-Illini followers). Last week, Jalen Coleman-Lands’ Illini commit-

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Trophy, rivalry on line against Boilermakers Lunt expected to return from knee injury after week out BY CHARLOTTE CARROLL STAFF WRITER

Saturday is 125 years and 90 meetings in the making. For Illinois football, this weekend’s game against Purdue is one of historic proportions. Illinois and Purdue play in the Illini’s oldest rivalry, with hardware on the line. The Illini will also be celebrating 125 years of football in Champaign. History aside, it’s a mustwin Big Ten match for the Illini, (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten) who are coming off a road loss to Nebraska. Purdue (2-3, 0-1) looks to redeem itself after a home loss to Iowa.

After being beaten by Ameer Abdullah and the Cornhusker’s run game, the Illini defense is hoping to avoid a similar fate against Purdue. One of the biggest keys will be stopping senior running backs Raheem Mostert and Akeem Hunt, who have 562 of the Boilermakers’ 671 total rushing yards this season. “He’s (Hunt) been very impressive on fi lm,” head coach Tim Beckman said. “He’s got great quicks. He’s more of a downhilltype runner. You know that we’re going to get the same type of scheme that Nebraska did, because they were successful doing it. We’ve got to get better at defending that. He will be the guy, in my opinion, as you watch him on fi lm right now, that you have to defeat.” While the defense works on stopping the Boilermak-

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ers’ run game, the offense will be looking for quarterback Wes Lunt to step up after he missed the entire Nebraska game due to a knee injury. Lunt currently leads the Big Ten with 309.3 passing yards per game. Illinois’ coaches are looking for Lunt to make a safe return to the field this weekend. “Hopefully, he can go out there and run around with a limited amount of pain,” offensive coordinator Bill Cubit said. “And I think it will be, it’ll be all right.” Illinois leads the overall series against Purdue 43-40-6 and the Purdue Cannon trophy currently resides in the Illinois locker room following the Illini’s 20-16 victory last year at Purdue. The Purdue Cannon is one of three rivalry game trophies for Illinois and

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Illinois’ Wes Lunt (12) looks to pass the ball during the game against Texas State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Illini won 42-35.

AUG. 30 VS. YOUNGSTOWN STATE (W: 28 -17)

SEPT. 27 AT NEBRASKA — (L:45-14)

NOV. 1 AT OHIO STATE — 7 p.m.

SEPT. 6 VS. WESTERN KENTUCKY (W: 42-34)

OCT. 4 VS. PURDUE — 11 a.m.

NOV. 15 VS. IOWA — TBA

SEPT. 13 AT WASHINGTON (L: 44-19)

OCT. 11 AT WISCONSIN — 11 a.m.

NOV. 22 VS. PENN STATE — TBA

SEPT. 20 VS. TEXAS STATE (W: 42-35)

OCT. 25 VS. MINNESOTA — 11 a.m.

NOV. 29 AT NORTHWESTERN — TBA

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CONF. OVERALL MARYLAND PENN STATE MICHIGAN STATE OHIO STATE RUTGERS INDIANA MICHIGAN

made its fi rst trip to Champaign in 1905. Illinois students stole the cannon after that game and it didn’t resurface again until 1943, when it started being used as a trophy for the rivalry. For current Illini, the prospect of such history heightens the game experience. And it’s an added motivator following the Nebraska loss. “It’s a bit more personal when you have the trophy,” offensive lineman Simon Cvijanovic said. “When it’s right there in front of you every day and you know you won that game. I do take losses very personally, as it’s something that sticks with me longer than most guys. I really hate losing.”

CONF. OVERALL NEBRASKA IOWA MINNESOTA NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ILLINOIS PURDUE

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PURDUE AT ILLINOIS - 11 a.m. NO. 20 OHIO STATE AT MARYLAND - 11 a.m. NORTH TEXAS AT INDIANA - 1:30 p.m.

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ILLINOIS

PURDUE

ILLINOIS OFFENSIVE LINE

The Illini offensive line will be under extra pressure this weekend against Purdue. Not only will they be up against a tough defensive line, Illinois’ offensive linemen will also be on guard to protect quarterback Wes Lunt, who sat out from last week’s game against Nebraska with a knee injury. Of note: Illinois is second-to-last in the Big Ten with 13 sacks allowed for a total loss of 79 yards. Lunt’s aggravated knee injury came on a hit from a lineman during a pass play against Texas State two weeks ago.

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ILLINOIS OFFENSE

QB Wes Lunt 12 RB Josh Ferguson 6 WR Geronimo Allison 8 WR Martize Barr 9 WR Justin Hardee 19 TE Matt LaCosse 11 TE Jon Davis 3 LT Simon Cvijanovic 68 LG Alex Hill 52 C Joe Spencer 71 RG Ted Karras 69 RT Michael Heitz 74

PURDUE’S DEFENSIVE LINE

The Boilermakers rank third in the conference in sacks, bringing opposing quarterbacks down 13 times for a total loss of 82 yards. Led by defensive tackle Ryan Watson — who has four sacks in five games — Purdue will look to expose Illinois’ offensive line and get to the banged-up quarterback, Wes Lunt. Of note: Despite ranking high in total sacks, Purdue’s defense ranks 11th in the conference in both rushing and passing defense. Illinois ranks first in the Big Ten with 1,547 passing yards behind sophomore Wes Lunt, who leads the conference with an average of 309.2 passing yards per game on 11 touchdowns.

DEFENSE

OFFENSE

DE Jihad Ward 17 NT Austin Teitsma 44 DT Jarrod Clements 93 LEO DeJazz Woods 90 WLB Mason Monheim 43 MLB T.J. Neal, Jr. 52 STAR Earnest Thomas III 9 CB V’Angelo Bentley 2 CB Eaton Spence 27 SS Zane Petty 21 FS Taylor Barton 3 K David Resiner 38 P Justin DuVernois 18

ILLINOIS LEADERS PASSING Wes Lunt 100-for-152, 1,237 yards, 11 TDs

RUSHING Josh Ferguson 61 carries, 377 yards, 4 TDs Donovonn Young 41 carries, 142 yards, 2 TDs

PURDUE

EYE ON THE ILLINI: QUARTERBACK

QB Danny Etling 5 RB Akeem Hunt 1 WR DeAngelo Yancey 7 WR Danny Anthrop 33 WR Cameron Posey 18 TE Gabe Holmes 86 LT Cameron Cermin 66 LG Jason King 72 C Robert Kugler 57 RG Jordan Roos 70 RT J.J. Prince 73 After sitting out last week’s matchup against Nebraska, Lunt is expected to be back in action this week. He is second in the Big Ten in passing yards, completions, and touchdowns and third in completion percentage. Assuming he is healthy, the Illinois offense should be clicking against a weak Purdue defense. If for some reason he’s not 100%, it could spell trouble for the Illini.

DEFENSE

DE Ryan Russell 99 NG Ra’Zahn Howard 14 DT Jake Replogle RE Jalani Phillips 89 WILL Ja’Whaun Bentley 35 MIKE Sean Robinson 10 SAM Jimmy Herman 29 CB Anthony Brown 9 CB Antoine Lewis 23 SS Frankie Williams 24 FS Landon Fletcher 44 K Paul Griggs 37 P Thomas Meadows 30

PURDUE LEADERS PASSING Danny Etling 89-for-162, 800 yards, 6 TDs

RUSHING

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Raheem Mostert 67 carries, 293 yards, 1 TD Akeem Hunt 45 carries, 285 yards, 1 TD

RECEIVING

RECEIVING

Mike Dudek 25 catches, 339 yards, 3 TDs Geronimo Allison 21 catches, 418 yards, 3 TDs Josh Ferguson 15 catches, 154 yards, 2 TDs

Danny Anthrop 18 catches, 237 yards, 2 TDs Akeem Hunt 18 catches, 103 yards Justin Sinz 15 catches, 131 yards, 1 TD

HISTORY ILLINOIS ALL-TIME RECORD VS. PURDUE

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THE LAST TIME THE TEAMS MET... Head coach Tim Beckman picked up his first and only Big Ten win at Illinois, as the Illini defeated Purdue 20-16 last season in West Lafayette.

DID YOU KNOW? The series with Purdue is the oldest in the 125-year history of Illinois college football. The Boilermakers were one of two teams that the Illini faced in their inaugural season in 1890.

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The Boilermakers lost 24-10 last week at home against Iowa. The teams were tied at halftime, but Purdue couldn’t muster any offense in the second half and picked up only 156 yards of total offense in the game. If not for Purdue’s Frankie Williams’ 39-yard interception return for a touchdown, the Boilermakers would have been blown out.

EYE ON THE ENEMY: RUNNING BACKS

Raheem Mostert and Akeem Hunt lead a Purdue rushing attack that is a mediocre 95th in the country. That said, Hunt rushed for 102 yards against the Illini last season, the Boilermakers’ lone bright spot in their 20-16 loss. In addition, the Illini gave up 458 yards on the ground to Nebraska last week, so there might be some holes in the Illinois defense for Mostert and Hunt to exploit. If the Illini can shut down the Boilermakers’ runners, the Champaign crowd should go home happy.

BOILERMAKERS SCHEDULE AUG. 30 VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN

OCT. 11 VS. MICHIGAN STATE

(W: 43-34)

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SEPT. 6 VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN

OCT. 18 AT MINNESOTA

(L: 38-17) SEPT. 13 VS. NO. 11 NOTRE DAME

(L: 30-14) SEPT. 20 VS. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

(W: 35-13)

SEPT. 27 VS. IOWA

(L: 24-10) OCT. 4 AT ILLINOIS

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11 a.m. NOV. 1 AT NEBRASKA

TBA NOV. 8 VS. WISCONSIN

TBA NOV. 22 VS. NORTHWESTERN

TBA NOV. 29 AT INDIANA

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Purdue a ‘must win’ for Beckman SEAN HAMMOND Sports editor

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ere’s a brief look at Tim Beckman’s Monday news conference this week. Coach is this a must-win game? “ Ever y ga me’s a must-win.” Defensive coordinator Tim Banks was asked the same question. “I feel every week’s a must-win.” Was that scripted? Banks, at least, elaborated (sort of). “That’s not coaching cliché, that’s the reality of it,” Banks said. “You’re judged week-in and week-out by what you do on Saturday.” That might be the reality of it, but it’s also coaching cliché. If every game is a must-win game, then the real judge of a must-win game would be whether others think it’s a must-win game or not. If the media asks Beckman if this weekend’s matchup with Purdue is a must-win, then it probably is a must-win. Nobody asked him if Western Kentucky was a must-win game. Nobody asked him if Nebraska was a must-win game. Playing Purdue at home Saturday is a must-win game. The Boilermakers have not won a conference game since Nov. 3, 2012. Yes, this Purdue squad is better than last year’s 1-11 team. And yes, Purdue’s winless streak in conference play has to end eventually. But a loss this weekend would look very bad. Athletic director Mike Thomas generally looks angry about something on game days. If Illinois loses to Purdue, stay out of his way. If the Illini can’t beat

Purdue, who else in the Big Ten can they beat? This is a must-win game as much as an early October matchup can be a mustwin game. On the positive side, quarterback Wes Lunt expects to be back. He said so himself and coaches have been optimistic he will return after a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines in Lincoln. Purdue’s offense is shockingly bad. No one is worried about the Illinois offense, assuming Lunt plays. But the Illini defense that surrendered 624 yards to the Cornhuskers last weekend desperately needs work. Purdue managed a total of 156 yards against Iowa last week. Running back Akeem Hunt provided 117 of those. Even if the Illini defense falters against Purdue, Illinois should be able to at least outscore the Boilermakers. There’s no way the Boilermakers can keep up with a Wes Luntled offense. If Reilly O’Toole is leading the Illinois offense, that changes things. But there’s no reason to think Lunt won’t start. It wouldn’t be all that surprising if Purdue beat Illinois. Stranger things have happened. The Illini barely slipped by the Boilermakers a year ago in West Lafayette, 20-16. And if you’re Purdue, you’re looking at this game the same way Illinois is: it’s probably the most-winnable game on the Big Ten schedule. One would have to imagine the Boilermakers are confident going into this one. A loss to Purdue simply looks bad. That’s why this game is a must-win.

Sean is a senior in Media. He can be reached at sphammo2@ dailyillini.com and on Twitter @sean_hammond.

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It was a harsh game for Illini fans last week. The Nebraska Cornhuskers demolished the Illinois defense. After the 45-14 loss to Nebraska, the Illini now come into their first conference game at home against

JOSH FERGUSON VS. HYPE Josh Ferguson is among the nation’s top all-purpose backs for the second-straight year. Being one of the only five players in the nation with more than 300 rushing yards and 150 receiving yards, there is a lot of pressure on him. Ferguson rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries against Purdue in 2013 and broke Kameno Bell’s record for single-season receiving yards by an Illini running back. He dominated in his last game against the Boilermakers, but with all the pressure on him, will he execute? FOLAKE OSIBODU THE DAILY ILLINI

PURDUE AND ILLINOIS VS. CANNON TROPHY Purdue currently leads the Cannon series 32-28-2, but Illinois leads the all-time series 43-40-6. This is a competitive rivalry between the two Big Ten schools and is something the players and fans look forward to every year. The Illini hold the cannon as after last year’s win.

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PURDUE OFFENSE VS. ILLINI DEFENSE The Illini’s meeting with the Boilermakers at RossAde Stadium in 2013 was a 20-16 Illinois victory. The Illinois defense limited the Boilermakers to 11 first downs. In the past three years, all three games have been close, being decided by a touchdown or less.

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FOOTBALL preparation by being able to discuss each position after studying fi lm. He understands the big picture. “When you get on the fi eld on game day after two, three days of hard practice, the game should actually be easier than the practice and come to you much more naturally,” Seamonson said. “As a coach you like that because it gives you a player-coach on the field, it gives you a guy that not only sets an

example of how you have to prepare to do it, but also does that on the field. And you see those guys make plays on the field because it comes so much more naturally for them. They’ve already put themselves in that situation.” And by putting himself in the situation, Thomas has adjusted to his new position, one he wanted to try last season. He only has 25 tackles this year, but has collected five and a half tackles for a total loss. “It’s been pretty good,” defensive coordinator Tim Banks said. “He’s a guy who can do a lot of dif-

ferent things for us. He’s I think we still, as a team, physical enough to play the have to continue to take run for us, but he’s athlet- strides in that, but that’s ic enough to play coverage not an overnight thing. It’s for us. And that’s some- just constant preparation thing that we lacked last and constant study.” year.” For Thomas, knowing Charlotte can be the defense is key. It has reached at cmcarro2@ allowed him to be more dailyillini.com and on familiar and comfort- Twitter @charlottecrrll. able on the field. And it’s something he hopes will carry on to future players, regardless of their position. “The more you know on the field, the more things that are muscle memory, the faster you’re able to EARNEST THOMAS III play,” Thomas said. “And STAR POSITION

“I first wanted to learn my position and then learn everyone else’s around me.”

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24-10

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NO. 15 LSU VS. NO. 5 AUBURN

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NO. 19 NEBRASKA VS. NO. 10 MICHIGAN ST.

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NO. 3 ALABAMA VS. NO. 11 OLE MISS

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NO. 14 STANFORD VS. NO. 9 NOTRE DAME

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Men’s tennis preps for championships BY CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY STAFF WRITER

While it’s early in the season, it’s time for the first national championship tournament of the year. The Illini men’s tennis team is in Tulsa, Okla., for the ITA Men’s AllAmerican Championships. Jared Hiltzik is back after a quarterfinal appearance last year. Tim Kopinski will play in both the singles and doubles bracket for his first tournament of the year with Ross Guignon, the preseason No. 2 doubles pair in the country. At last year’s ITA AllAmericans, Hiltzik started off slow in his first set of the tournament. While he pulled out a 7-5 win over UNLV’s Ace Matias, neither he nor head coach Brad Dancer was happy with the way Hiltzik played. “He played quite poorly in the first round there last year and was not in the right mindset,� Dancer said. “We had some words out there on the court about what he needed to. Somehow or another that got him locked into who he is and what he is and sometimes you need competition to really draw your level focus out.� After that first set, thenNo. 17 Hiltzik went on a tear to the quarterfinals. He finished off Matias 6-3 and won his next two matches 6-3, 6-2 over then-No. 26 Fred Saba of Duke and 6-2, 6-2 over then-No. 8 Ray Sarmiento of USC. Hiltzik lost to the tournament’s eventual champion in a hard-fought quarterfinal match. Now, Hiltzik is ready to build on last year’s performance and take the court in Tulsa against some stellar competition. Hiltzik is the preseason No. 6 player in the

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country — the five players ranked above him will also be at the tournament. “I made some really good mid-match adjustments last year, having Brad on court with me helped me a lot there. I fought really hard, got some matches on my belt,� Hiltzik said. “I’m just going to go out there and try to play as hard as I can.� This will be the second tournament of the year for Tim Kopinski. After a 3-1 performance at the Olympia Fields Invite two weeks ago, Dancer says there’s room for improvement. “He’s just got to have a little bit higher standard for himself. He’s got to establish a little better sense of selfidentity out on the court,� Dancer said. “He hasn’t done a great job of that so far this fall.� Kopinski wants to be aggressive and get more points in Tulsa. All-Americans will also mark the season debut of the No. 2 doubles team in the country, Kopinski and Guignon. Last year, Kopinski and Guignon lost their first match, but then rallied back to win the consolation bracket. With more experience playing with each other, Kopinski is hoping the pair can get off to a fast start this year. “We’ll try to get some practice matches in before we play, and, at this point, we’re experienced enough to be able to get out there and play,� Kopisnki said. Illinois nearly had a third player in the tournament’s main draw. Freshman Aleks Vukic made it to the final round of qualifying, losing 5-7, 6-7 to No. 62 Ralf Steinbach of Ohio State. Vukic still has at least three more legitimate targets for his 2015 class in Carlton Bragg, Doral Moore and Jamal Murray (if he re-classifies from the 2016 class). Another possible option is YouTube sensation and former Mac Irvin Fire point guard Marcus LoVett, who has said he wants to stay in Illinois for college. Groce has his work cut out for him. He didn’t have to battle any blue-blood schools near the end of his previous point guard pursuits in the 2015 class, but the chase of Bragg, Moore and Murray will be a different story. Moore is on Kentucky’s radar. Syracuse is likely the program to beat for Murray.

ITA Men’s AllAmerican Championships When: Main draw: Thursday-Monday, Case Tennis Center, Tulsa, Okla. Quick notes: First national championship tournament of the year. No. 6 Jared Hiltzik and No. 44 Tim Kopinski will play in their second tournament this fall. Hiltzik made it to last year’s quarterfinals. Kopinski will also play doubles with Ross Guignon for the first time this season as the No. 2 pair in the country. Hidden stat: Hiltzik had a rough first set last year, but went on a tear to the quarterfinals, where he was defeated by Virginia’s Mitchell Frank, the eventual champ. All five players ranked ahead of Hiltzik will be in Tulsa. had to go through a set of four matches in two days to get through the prequalifying bracket. He won two more matches to advance to the final round of qualifying. While he fell short of the draw, it was impressive for the Australian freshman.

Chris can be reached at cmkenne2@dailyillini. com. And Bragg offers the most intimidating list of schools for the Illini to compete with: UCLA, Kansas, Kentucky and Arizona. Groce visited Bragg Tuesday, as evidenced by a picture on Bragg’s Instagram. Evans and Jalen Brunson are out of the picture. Ideally, a talented point guard or big man would fill out Illinois’ 2015 class. With one scholarship still to give out for 2015, Groce will continue to aim high. And we shouldn’t want it any other way.

Alex is a junior in AHS. He can be reached at roux2@dailyillini.com. Follow him on Twitter @aroux94.

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Members of the Illini hockey team celebrate during the game against Michigan State on Sept. 26. The Illini will face Colorado State in Chicago this weekend.

Fabrini gives Illini ‘B’ after 5-0 start Team aims for fewer penalties in upcoming ACHA home games BY BRETT LERNER STAFF WRITER

After beating Michigan State twice last weekend, Illinois hockey is 5-0 on the season. Three of those wins came on the road at Northern Illinois and Illinois State. Putting up five straight wins to start the season would be viewed by the common outsider as perfect, an A-plus. Illinois head coach Nick Fabbrini isn’t an outsider. He’s had his red pen ready to take note of the Illini’s miscues, which have brought down his grade of the team so far. “Somewhere in the range of a B or B-minus, we’ve done some things well but we really have made a lot of games more difficult than they should be and shot ourselves in the foot quite a few times, not only with our decision making but also our discipline,� Fabbrini said. Discipline has been something the Illini have been battling with throughout the early part of the season, and had more issues with it against Michigan State. Illinois received three disqualifications during the fi rst game of the series. The excess amount of penalties were one of the main reasons the game had to go all the way to a shoot-

out before Illinois salvaged the victory. Fabbrini was quick to take the blame for the disciplinary issues his team has been facing on the ice. “A lot of that’s on me. I certainly don’t coach our guys to play that way, but I obviously haven’t done a good enough job with dissuading stupid penalties,� Fabbrini said. While the lack of discipline might seem to suggest inexperience, there are a few players getting their fi rst major chances at ice time who impress Fabbrini. Two whom Fabbrini mentioned specifically were sophomore goalie Zev Grumet-Morris and freshman defenseman Joe Ritondale. Ritondale made the transition to the college level without playing any junior hockey, something many of the Illini did between high school and college. “The transitions been great, having older guys on the team has really helped me out. We have a big incoming freshman class but the older guys kind of take us in under their wing and help us transition to the ACHA game,� Ritondale said. Illinois will have to improve its grade from Fabbrini against its strongest opponent yet this

weekend at Colorado State. The Rams are only in their second year as a Division I ACHA program, but they’ve already seen steady improvement. In the latest ACHA rankings, the Rams came in as the fi rst team receiving votes outside of the top 25, while the Illini were slotted at 15. The weekend’s matchups will be home games of sorts for the Illini, but will be played a few hours outside of the ChampaignUrbana area. Illinois will square off with Colorado State at two different arenas in Chicago, one being Johnny’s Ice House, the practice home of the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the second year Illinois has hosted home games in Chicago last season being the fi rst, where the Illini only played at Johnny’s. “We’re excited about it, I think it’s a good opportunity for exposure for not only just our program but the ACHA in general,� Fabbrini said. “The league is defi nitely growing and Chicago is a big hockey city, so I think it’s good for the high-school-aged players up there to be exposed to good ACHA hockey.�

Brett can be reached at blerner2@ dailyillini.com and on Twitter @Blerner10.

Illini women’s golf hopes to bounce back in Iowa City Team heads to Diane Thomason Invitational BY LUCAS WRIGHT CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The women’s golf team takes to the tees in Iowa City, Iowa this weekend for the Diane Thomason Invitational, where the Illini look to improve on their fi rst two outings. The Illini have been up and down in their fi rst two starts of the year, carding a third-place fi nish at the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic and tying for 10th at the Minnesota Invitational. The Illini showed glimpses of excellence early on, highlighted by a second-

round score of 289 at the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic in Colorado. However, they have also shown their inconsistency, shooting 319, 293 and 308, respectively, in their three rounds at Minnesota. Illinois has established a scoring average of 300.5, which they will look to get under 300 for the fi rst time this year. Although they have been somewhat erratic to start off the year, Coach Renee Slone is still proud of what her team has accomplished to begin the season. “We’ve gotten off to a sol-

id start,� Slone said. “Our fi rst event was out in Colorado, and we put together three solid rounds there. All in all, it was a great start to the season.� Looking forward to the Illini’s next match, Iowa’s Finkbine Golf Course boasts a course very memorable for sophomore Stephanie Miller, who is looking to repeat as tournament champion. Miller shot a 3-under, 213 total for the three rounds, winning by a staggering 10 strokes in last year’s event. She has put together a respectable fi rst two matches, fi nishing in the top-25 each match. Aside from Miller, the Illini have another golfer looking to continue her winning ways. Dana Gat-

tone is a freshman out of Addison, Ill., who has burst onto the scene in her freshman year. She was named Co-Big Ten Player of the Week, has a top-ten fi nish and has already carded a hole-in-one on her young college career. Looking at the team as a whole, it is no secret that the team is lacking one important aspect: experience. With a team consisting of two sophomores and four freshmen, it is to be expected that it will take some time to get into the rhythm of the season, but Coach Slone is pleased overall with how the young team is adapting. “We’re now a month into the semester and everyone is starting to get into the

flow and are starting to feel a lot more comfortable with things,� Slone said. “I feel that everything is starting to come together very well and it will only continue to get better and better from here.� The Illini will square off against a strong fi eld of competition, including conference foes Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and Ohio State, among other strong teams. The ladies will tee off on Saturday morning looking to repeat as tournament champs, but they will have a lot of work to do to get back in winning form.

Lucas can be reached at lswrigh2@dailyillini.com and on Twitter @LucasWright95.

Illinois at Diane Thomason Invitational When: Tee Time-8 a.m., Saturday, Iowa City Quick Notes: Stephanie Miller and Dana Gattone look to lead the Illini to a bounce back performance at the Diane Thomason Invitational this weekend at Iowa City. Hidden Stat: The team looks to bring its scoring average below 300 for the first time since last season. it currently sits at 300.50.

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When we forget to put player safety first Michigan head coach should lose job over injury procedures ERIK PRADO Sports columnist

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Are you interested in the

Are you fast at programming,

trading industry and have

with experience in C++, Matlab

programming experience?

or R?

If so, XR Trading may have a

If so, XR Trading may have a

Trader position for you!

Software Engineer position for you!

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm located in the heart of Chicago’s financial district. We design and build cutting-edge technology and serve as a leader in the global derivatives marketplace. We employ a team-based approach and leverage our technology and core competencies across a wide array of asset classes.

XR Trading is currently hiring Traders and Software Engineers

XRTRADING.COM

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Provided

• Base salary starting at $80,000

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage

• Discretionary bonus starting

through Blue Cross Blue Shield - XR

at 0-$30,000

pays 100% of deductible • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage–XR pays 100% of premium • 15 vacation days + 11 holidays • Matching 401(K)

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