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Senate to talk on hiring and pay Confusion surrounds status quo definition BY ANDREW NOWAK STAFF WRITER

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Alex Lutz, senior in FAA, paints during class at Flagg Hall on Thursday. Applications to the College of Fine and Applied Arts have been dropping since 2008.

College of FAA adapts to » declining enrollment, funding BY JOSH WINTERS STAFF WRITER

Since declaring her major, Eliana Park has been pressured by her parents to chose a major with more fi nancial security. However, Park, senior in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, couldn’t see herself sitting behind a desk commuting numbers, as her original major in accounting would have likely required. Despite the concerns raised by her parents, Park is pursuing her career aspirations

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out our Editorial Board’s opinion on the threats art faces from rising tuition and dropping in violin performance. “In the beginning, when enrollment on 3DJH $ I fi rst changed my major (from accounting), they were kind of upset about it,” Park, said. “They wanted me to be in a field of study where I would have a forsure job and have a stable future.” While Park decided to pursue a major in the arts, she is an outlier to a larger trend showing falling enrollment numbers in the college. According to enrollment

data from the Division of Management Information in 2008 there were a total of 1,982 undergraduate students enrolled in the college. Since then, enrollment in FAA has been on a steady decline, with 1,499 undergraduate students enrolled in 2014. Dean of FAA Edward Feser said that the economic

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Police departments alert C-U to on-campus crime BY ELYSSA KAUFMAN STAFF WRITER

Two sexual assaults at 309 E. Green St., along with four to five aggravated batteries, that occurred on Oct. 11 sparked concern and questions on campus. Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb said the crime that weekend was very uncommon, but added that there is a typical spike in crime every fall. However, Cobb said that the two sexual assaults on Green Street were particularly rare because most assaults on campus are date rape sexual assaults, rather than strangers approaching an individual. The Champaign Police Department and the Uni-

Five key points of College Bound Safe and Sound 1. Always keep your head up when walking on campus. This means staying off of phones or technological devices. 2. Be aware of what is going on around you. 3. Designate a friend when going out to a party versity Police Department work closely together to ensure safety on campus and since the incidents, have started an increased police presence in the loca-

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Total fall semester costs, including tuition and expenses, in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. 2014: $31,754 2013: $31,198 Q 2012: $31,000 Q 2011: $30,394 Q 2010: $29,646 Q 2009: $29,646 Q 2008: $28,492

College of Fine and Applied Arts enrollment decreases

CORRECTION In the Oct. 16 2014 edition of The Daily Illini, the article “C-U Public Health District restaurant inspection results now o n l i ne ,” i nc or r e c t ly stated that Papa Del’s Pizza received one of the lowest scores on its health inspection, when in fact this was the score of Papa D’s. The Daily Illini regrets this error.

2014: 1,499 1,574 Q 2012: 1,627 Q 2011: 1,769 Q 2010: 1,799 Q 2009: 1,893 Q 2008: 1,982 Q

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The Urbana-Champaign Academic Senate will discuss two proposed resolutions at a regular meeting Monday, regarding the University’s hiring process and uniform pay for specialized faculty. The Senate Executive Committee originally proposed to create an ad-hoc committee to oversee and prevent issues within the hiring process. This comes after the rejection of Steven Salaita’s appointment to the American Indian Studies program. The resolution aims to enforce current University statutes regarding the hiring process. The resolution also cites the Provost Communication No. 9, which states “the provost makes fi nal decision, with advice from the Campus Committee on Promotion and Tenure and the Dean of Graduate College.”

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to ensure everyone in the group leaves together. 4. Give your family and friends a heads up when there is a change of plans in your schedule. 5. Give the school a heads up if anything on campus appears strange and could be a potential issue. SOURCE: JACK SHILNEY, COLLEGE BOUND SAFE AND SOUND

tions where the assaults took place. “Students need to be aware of the crime and

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A John Hersey High School Marching Huskies percussionist performs on the marimba during the Illinois Marching Band Championships at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The championships showcase high school marching bands from around the state. The Marching Huskies won 2nd place in Class 5A.

University research finds video games may actually be advantageous to health BY PAULINE GAFFNEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A University researcher found that playing video games for long periods of time can actually be beneficial to your health. Chennan Liu conducted research on the effects of video and computer gaming for her doctoral degree in social work from the University. She recently published her secondary data analysis, which found that excessive

gaming does not directly correlate to certain health issues such as obesity. Liu said she was surprised to learn that in some instances, playing video games can actually be beneficial to your physical health and everyday life. “The study took a longitudinal design that tracked video and computer gaming from adolescence into young adulthood,” Liu said in an email. She analyzed data from the

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National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health from 1994-1996 and 2001-2002. The study defi ned heavy video and computer gaming as at least 21 hours per week spent gaming. There were additional usage points to gauge time spent gaming at 35, 42 and 56 hours. While Liu found mixed results from the study, her analysis showed that those who gamed 21 hours or more a week were less likely to

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complete high school, but more likely to better selfreport health and less likely to suffer from obesity. Playing video and computer games for more than 35 hours per week was associated with better health and more total years of education. Video game players in all three categories (21-plus hours, 35-plus hours and 42-plus hours) were found less likely to use marijuana in the future.

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Liu found mental health problems arose in video game players who played 42 hours or more a week because this group was more likely to suffer from depression. However, this group also better selfreported health. Despite common stereotypes for gamers, Mylene Haus, sophomore in LAS and president of the Social Gaming Club, said he believes gaming has certain health benefits.

The Social Gaming Club is a Registered Student Organization that gathers students weekly to play console games, PC games, board games and card games. “Gaming is a mentally stimulating activity that can test all sorts of your abilities, such as reaction time, logic, planning and more,” Haus said in an email. “With the increasing availability of

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Q Theft was reported at The Red Lion, 211 E. Green St., around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Q According to the report, the victim’s wristlet and its contents were stolen. Q Damage to property was reported in the 100 block of East Springfield Avenue around 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the report, a

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Urbana Q Theft was reported in the 300 block of East University Avenue around 8 p.m. Friday. Q According to the report, three unknown offenders entered Walgreen’s and one of them hid two bottles

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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Today’s Birthday Your friends are here for you this year. Collaborate with shared passion. A turning point arises with a partnership. New financial opportunities flower, keeping you busy through 12/23. Then begin a communications phase. Capture your creativity into writing, research and recording projects. Service for a cause over springtime satisfies, growing your personal power. Bring love home. 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 — Stand firm. Point out flaws in an improbable plan. All is not as it appears on the surface. Moderate a clash between a friend and a lover. Charm customers or clients. Act quickly to nab a great deal.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Today is a 9 — Fantasies prove flimsy. Modify the dream to fit reality. Draw upon hidden resources, including family of family. Investigate a new point of view. Have fun with color and design. Play a cool game.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Today is an 8 — A new revelation at home helps you understand, with just the information you’d been looking for. Don’t get lazy now! Discretion is advised. Use intuition and put things in order. Stick to your guns.

Today is an 8 — Study some more. Allow yourself to get persuaded to someone else’s view. Don’t accept a promise without deadlines or accountabilities; put it in writing. Take on a challenge. Shop carefully and get the best quality supplies.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Today is a 9 — Rake in the dough today by sticking to practical actions rather than daydreaming or fantasizing. Prioritize, and get moving. Talk while you walk. Ground a vision in reality. An old friend has the answer. Use will and power.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Today is a 9 — It’s getting easier to advance now. First things first ... cinch the deal. Streamline your routine for new accountabilities. Find what you need locally. Get clear on the tricky stuff before attempting. You can grow savings.

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SENATE Rather than create a new process to be followed when a provost or a chancellor fi nds a reason not to proceed with a tenuretrack hire that was already approved by a department head, the academic senate’s resolution states that Provost Communication No. 9, along with University statutes in place, should be followed and any changes should be debated by the full body of senators. “(The resolution’s) stance is that a big committee is not needed and should not happen because those procedures have already been created,� Kay Emmert, English lecturer and sponsor of the proposed resolution, said. “They are under the purview of this committee for promotion and tenure, and so to create an ad hoc committee would essentially suggest that there could be other procedures that do not work with the departments and that do not work off of a collaboration between administrative needs and the department’s judgment of what is an academic scholar for that department.� Additionally, a separate resolution regarding uniform pay for specialized faculty will also be discussed by the academic

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ASSAULT reduce their chances of being a victim,� Cobb said. “For example, both assaults took place in apartments where the door was unlocked. When you are in your apartment lock the doors.�

University crime alerts Crime alerts, which began around fi ve years ago, serve as a connection between the police departments and members of the University and community. There are two categories for email alerts: a public safety advisory, which serves as a warning to the community, and a crime alert, which is used to report recent crime activity. The category of crime alerts is mandated by the Clery Act, which mandates information regarding crime that must be shared by the police. This act also states the need to send an alert based on the location of the crime. The police have a list of offenses that they refer to when deciding whether or not a crime should be alerted through email. For example, the robbery that occurred on Oct. 12 took place inside the Illini Union. Because the Union is owned by the University and located on campus, the police department was required to report this crime. The batteries that

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senate. In the spring, promotions were promised by Barbara Wilson, current Harry E. Preble Dean of LAS, during her capacity as Executive Vice Provost. A massmail was also sent by Provost Ilesanmi Adesida announcing the new pay floor. However, the promised pay raises have gone unfi lled, said Kristina Riedel, director and language coordinator of Sub-Saharan African languages and senior lecturer. The proposed resolution calls on University administration to honor the promises made last spring. “When this academic year started, I was actually promoted,� Riedel said. “And I got a letter from my department saying that nobody can be promoted because of the union.� Riedel brought the issue before the academic senate because that is where the unfulfi lled promotional raises were originally promised. She is a member of the non-tenure track faculty union, CFA. Sara Benson, lecturer in law and sponsor of the resolution, expressed her frustration that it took a resolution to get the University’s attention. She received an email on Sept. 19 stating the issue was resolved. “What happened is that the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Academ-

ic Policies wrote back to everyone that was party to the Resolution 15.01 and said that they did a review of all campus promotional raises,� Benson said. “The review revealed that there were three promo-

occurred at 309 E. Green St. that same weekend were not located on a part of campus recognized by the Clery Act, but an alert was still sent out. “We feel it is in the interest of the community that if there is a crime that is an ongoing pattern and could be a safety threat, students, staff and visitors should be alerted,� Matt Myrick, University Police lieutenant, said. “The alert will help them to take appropriate precautionary measures such as locking doors to avoid a break-in.� Myrick said the police department has developed protocols of when to send out crime alerts through email. He said that while the police would like to send the alerts out as soon as possible, there are times when an email is delayed in order to ensure all the information is included. Some events begin with a 9-11 call and by the time the report is sent out, the initial description given to 9-11 has been altered and new information has been received. The batteries that occurred on Oct. 11 serve as an example of an alert needing to be held off until all the information was known. When all four incidents were reported, it was not until all suspect descriptions were reviewed that they could reported that the incidents were related. “... With the evolving technology and the ability to send out mass emails,

we feel strongly that we want the community to be aware of any potentially dangerous ongoing events,� Myrick said. “Part of that is we need the community’s help to solve some of these crimes. We want people to be aware and have the information and even video to help us fi nd the suspect.� Myrick also said that it is important that the police not only send out crime alerts, but alert when a suspect has been arrested. The intent is that alerts encourage students and community members to help the police locate suspects and ultimately, send a message to criminals that they cannot get away with crime.

“(The resolution’s) stance is that a big committee is not needed and should not happen because those procedures have already been created.� KAY EMMERT

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tions of specialized faculty members for whom raises were not processed, and that they had taken steps to correct the administrative error.� Emmert said that the issue was about more than a few administrative errors. “What this (resolution) is dealing with, it is a little complicated because it is connected to the non-tenure track union that had just recently got certified,� Emmert said. The University’s human resources website, under

College Bound Safe and Sound College Bound Safe and Sound is a program started by Chicago Police Offi cers Jack Shilney and Josh Weitzman that aims to teach high school and college students to be aware of their personal safety and surroundings while on campus. The program provides information focused on sexual assault statistics, preventative measures and dorm safety. “We started College Bound Safe and Sound because there are so many sexual assaults in the news and media that we wanted to give high school and college students a chance to be proactive about their safety,� Shilney said. One focus of the program is the “red zone,� which

Facu lt y Un ion i zation Resources, states how “being part of a collective bargaining unit (would) impact the status quo policies and procedures set out in Provost Communication No. 25,� which describes non-tenured positions at the University. “The University is required to maintain the status quo regarding wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment, subject to collective bargaining,� the website states. “Colleges and departments will continue operations in progress during the period of negotiations.� Emmert said confusion involving raises stems from the ambiguity requiring that the University maintain the status quo during bargaining. “So there is a difference in opinion of what the status quo means,� Emmert said. “According to the union, it means if there was a structure that was announced or in place before certification, then that should go forward like normal. According to the University, the status quo is everyone’s pay stays the same during bargaining.� The meeting will take place Monday at 3:10 p.m. in the Illini Union Room A.

Andrew can be reached at ajnowak2 @dailyillini.com. refers to the time period between the start of school and Thanksgiving break. This period is when girls are more likely to be the victim of a sexual assault on campus due to the newness of college and lack of parental supervision. “Our motto is to stay out of the red zone and be aware of it,� Shilney said. Shilney said that this is the time for students to be most aware of crime and take precautions to reduce their risk of being a victim while on campus. “The red zones pertain mostly to sexual assault, but if there is high crime in certain areas, hopefully the school and local police can figure out a way to cure the crime,� Shilney said. Another focus of the program involves fraternities and sororities, as on-campus sexual assaults occur more often at fraternity parties, according to College Bound Safe and Sound. The program said alcohol, which is commonly found at fraternity parties, is the number one date rape drug. Shilney added that girls that are in a sorority are 74 percent more likely to become a victim of sexual assault. The program therefore aims to teach sororities and fraternities to help both male and female students remain safe while going out and how to avoid becoming a victim of assault.

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ART long-term fi nancial worries of potential students and their families might be playing a role in the declining enrollment numbers. “The pressures are even a bit higher for the arts because students are naturally concerned that the degree they earn will produce a good standard of living,� Feser said. While the pressure Park received from her parents has since subsided, she knows that a high-paying starting salary may be unlikely. But to Park, a career in the arts is worth more than just dollars and cents. “(Careers in the arts) may end up paying less than accounting or a field of study like that,� Park said. “But I’d rather do something that I love and be paid less for it than be stuck in something that I don’t like.� The college is also striving to adapt to rising tuition costs and reduced levels of state funding. Feser said that as public universities become increasingly reliant on tuition-based funds, programs in the arts are disproportionately put in fi nancial risk. “Like a variety of other disciplines on the campus, most arts disciplines do not generate enough tuition revenue to cover their costs,� Feser said. Feser said that many art programs have significantly lower student-to-faculty ratios than many other fields of study. For example, music and dance classes require a studio learning model, meaning that many classes will consist of small groups or one-onone instruction. This lower ratio means a higher cost for the department. As FAA has become increasingly dependent on

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ast week, The Daily Illini’s Editorial Board penned a column asking the University community a relatively simple question: Should Chancellor Wise be considered for the next University president? I’m sure thoughts are divided on this issue, as Wise’s administration has been tumultuous to say the least. I couldn’t help but think, while reading this, that the search for a new president would be more interesting if the hype surrounding it could rival the excitement generated by searching for a new football coach, something else that the University will probably be doing pretty soon, as Tim Beckman is 1-18 in the Big Ten. In terms of potential candidacy, though Wise “is surely qualified,� “has exemplary experience,� and “has a Ph.D.,� I yearned for something more exciting. Just as I hope our football team tries to hire Vince Lombardi’s ghost next year, I hope that the administration would also seek some star power aca-

demically. I propose we shoot for the moon on the hire of the next president and look no further than one of Chicago’s own: Kanye West. I know what you’re thinking: “You mean that guy who’s married to a Kardashian?� I know it sounds bizarre, but after a little analysis, it becomes clear that, in absolutely no seriousness whatsoever, Mr. West is the best possible candidate on the planet for the job. One of the biggest problems facing the current administration has been maintaining transparency — lack of it has caused sit-ins at Board of Trustees meetings and votes of no-confidence in Wise from 14 different departments on campus. With West, we’d never need to wonder what he’s thinking because, as countless live rants and a VMA interruption have shown, he’s going to say what’s on his noggin, regardless of ramifications. The presidential resume of Yeezus, West’s alter-ego, is further boosted by his appreciation of school spirit, something we could use a little more of here in Champaign-Urbana. West even has a track named “School Spirit.� Though this song may have been written in jest of the higher education system, it could serve as a rallying cry for the student body. We could even make it the school song. Maybe, then, Deadspin

wouldn’t have to lambaste our student section for poor performance at football games. It’s now been proven that West would be the most transparent and inspiring president in history, but part of what makes his candidacy so good is that he’s not an academic insider weighed down by internal politics. He does, however, have more experience than one might think. West himself went to college before deciding to drop out to pursue a music career, naming his first album The College Dropout to chronicle his experience. Mr. West understands academia, but not enough to get mired in its unfortunate aspects. It’s like that hair dye they advertise during football games called “Touch of Gray,� which allows men to dye a little bit of their hair gray, but not all of it, so they can maintain the illusion of having more experience and sophistication. West has a touch of academic knowledge, and that may be the perfect amount to succeed. Former University president Michael Hogan had a Ph.D. and a master’s degree from the University of Iowa, and he was forced to resign after multiple scandals; maybe it’s time to try someone who isn’t already ingrained in academia. Even given all of Kanye’s intense fame and the pressure that comes with it, all of his work is original.

In fact, West is a contemporary Shakespeare, forming his own words and inserting them into the popular lexicon effortlessly. A key example comes from the song “All Falls Down,� in which Kanye invents the best adjective in human existence: “ballerific.� Other choice words created by West include “Apologing� (“Can’t Tell Me Nothing�) and “Swaghili� (“I’m In It�). It’d be a shame not to hire the next Shakespeare — how would history forgive us? The ball’s in your court, presidential search committee. Sure, you could do the same, predictable hire of someone who has been in university administration for some time, or you can do the right thing and dive head-first into a super awesome Kanye West presidency. Maybe we don’t have enough money to do it, but we can just raise tuition to $100,000 or something, it’ll get there eventually anyway. Kanye West is the president the University deserves. He’s the president the University needs right now. If the University has a problem with West’s lack of a doctoral degree, perhaps they could look to another qualified candidate, Dr. Dre. Either would certainly rival the competency of the current administration.

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Homecoming only comes once a year, and that time of year is here once again! This week gives students something to be proud of: The fact that they attend the same world-class institution that great grads like Nick Offerman (a.k.a. Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation�), Steven Chen (the co-founder of YouTube), Will Leitch (writer and founding editor of Deadspin) and countless incredible others did. Regardless of how our sports teams perform, we should revel in the fact these alumni, along with the ones that we know personally, are headed back to their Alma Mater and that those who are unable to do so are here in hearts and spirits.

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Author discusses counterculture BY SHALAYNE PULIA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Steven Hager sat on a small, wooden bench in the Chemical and Life Sciences Laboratory. His tall, thin frame leaned against the wall, legs crossed, hands escaping a finger-laced position only to gesture when his words became excited. A memorial for his father, Lowell P. Hager, former head of the Department of Biochemistry, brought him back to the University. But Steven Hager is no chemist — he’s a journalist, a counterculture and cannabis activist and the author of an e-book titled “Killing Lincoln: The Real Story,” which was released last week. Hager earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater studies at the University followed by a Master of Science in journalism in 1979. He worked as a reporter for The Daily Illini during his last two years as a graduate student. After graduation, Hager worked for 20 years as the editor of High Times — a New York magazine dedicated to advocating cannabis legalization. It was here that Hager discovered the benefits of the drug and decided to get behind it, he said. Now, a brown corduroy sport coat and olive green fedora stand out subtly from his attire, which includes a silver chain hanging from his belt loops and a pin secured to his left lapel representing a religious organization he co-founded — The Pot Illuminati. His secret religious group meets in Aspen where marijuana is legalized because it’s an integral part of the group’s improvisational ceremonies. Hager uses six candles, each infused with a different essential oil and portraying a different religious symbol from the Star of David to Buddha. It symbolizes dedication to all-inclusiveness. They have just one rule: “Don’t hurt anybody.” Hager spoke quickly and with conviction about his latest e-book. He said he wants this one to take him mainstream. In two years, Hager has published 30 works online. The Daily Illini: How did your interest in Lincoln’s assassination start? Steven Hager: Well, I saw a movie. It’s free on Netflix called “The Conspirator.” And if you just watch the movie it just becomes real obvious that this woman (Mary Surratt) is being railroaded. She’s a patsy and they set her up as the mastermind of President Lincoln’s

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assassination. So, I just started researching it, and after ... (six) weeks, I just realized that I had evidence of Lincoln’s own, Republican Party heads masterminding a plot to have him assassinated. And ... the same people that killed him kind of participated in creating this image of him as the greatest president of all-time. And that really wasn’t people’s impression at the time. DI: And you found all this information from online research? SH: Yes ... This is the most investigated murder in history. For 100 years, they hid all the evidence. (Robert) Redford did a movie about it, but still, it’s like I don’t think people realize when they watch that movie, about what the implications are of what happened. I solved the Lincoln assassination. It’s true. I can’t deny it. And anyway, the evidence is all there in my book. Anybody can try to dispute it, but it’s all from primary documents from the period. DI: Tell me about your previous work. SH: I wrote the first book on hip-hop ... People only want to read about the biggest stars, which I don’t care about. To me it was about the original generation ... I spent a lot of time on marijuana, trying to legalize it. So, that got me pigeonholed for a while. I wrote about how it cures cancer, which is true. If you eat enough (oil), you’ll clear most tumors. It’s funny too; because all the original research on marijuana was done here by Roger Adams. DI: And did your father work with marijuana? SH: No. He hated hippies and marijuana. It was a big problem with us. I got disowned for a while. But my dad changed his mind after I convinced him that marijuana could cure cancer ... It’s going to be legal in five years

everywhere. It’s like the Berlin Wall coming down. DI: You seem to focus a lot on counterculture in your work. SH: Yeah, I was raised a Lutheran. And I guess I felt betrayed around the age of 14 when I went to my pastor, and I said, ‘What’s going to happen to all the Buddhists and the Jews and the people in Africa that aren’t Christians?’ and he told me they were all going to hell. At 14 it was just ludicrous ... That’s when I became a hippie. DI: Are you still working toward marijuana legalization? SH: Well, yeah. I’ve got my own magazine now. It’s called “Abakus.” That’s based in Aspen. I started it in August. So the first issue just came out a couple months ago ... We’ll see how it goes. I’m keeping my marijuana activities to Colorado at the moment where it’s like a different universe. It’s so wonderful to go somewhere and not be persecuted for your deepest beliefs. I’ve been arrested so many times for marijuana; it got tedious. DI: What’s your next major project? SH: I was thinking maybe Huey Long was the governor of Louisiana who got assassinated, and that’s a story that’s always interested me. Maybe I’ll do Huey Long. I don’t know. I’ve got so many projects, so many ideas. I just let them kind of fester and, when the time is right, the one I want to work on exclusively just sort of makes itself known. I don’t know what that’s going to be for my next project, but I’m just really glad I got this Lincoln book done because it’s a chance to reach out to a big audience again like ‘Hip Hop’ did.

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Through his experimental orchestra band, he incorporates contemporary classical approach with a heavy-rock sound, he said. Meland said he is the main creative force behind the band; however, every one of the six other band members, all classical and jazz musicians, brings his own element to the table. “I’ll score out the entire song, but once I take it into rehearsal, they’ll go, ‘Well, what if I did it this way?” and I’ll think, ‘Heck yeah, you guys know your instruments way better than I do,’” Meland said. Meland said he feels this has given him a skill that he can take back to his orchestral compositions. “Writing different parts for each instrument is a very hard thing to do and one of the things you study in composition,” he said. “It’s very important to learn about each instrument, its strengths, weaknesses and how you can utilize both to create a specific sound.” Along the way, the melodies Meland hears turned a colleague and bandmate in Feral States into a close friend. Justin Peters, senior in FAA, said he sees Meland’s passion for composition and music everyday. “He’s one of the most driven people that I know, especially at this age,” Peters said. “He is super gifted, and he knows how to think about things. He is always having some kind of idea, and whether it’s things he’s come up with or changing or producing, he always has some kind of idea that he is working on.” As graduation rapidly approaches for the two bandmates, they’ll be embarking on a new journey for both of their music careers. “After this year, we’ll be graduating, and a couple of us are planning on moving up to Chicago and getting a place together and starting to focus more on the band and make more of it. We’ll be writing, recording and touring a lot more,” Peters said. Although Meland said he knows this will be challenging, it’s something he’s prepared to face. The melodies make it worth it. “I’ve been in school my entire life, and it’s really exciting to be able to focus on music,” he said. “The feeling I get when I’m listening to music I love, hearing my compositions performed or performing others’ work — that’s it. Some may say composition isn’t a useful degree. Even though it’s a riskier profession to go into, and I won’t be experiencing comfort and security any time soon, this is the time to be young and stupid, (to) beat myself up and do what I love.”

“100% Corner Pieces Birthday Cake” (what cute names, right?). This is because they are some of my favorite desserts. Sometimes I find frozen yogurt to be more icy and thinner in comparison to regular ice cream, but I was interested to find that these flavors taste rich and are creamy in texture. The reason behind this is that Orange Leaf makes its yogurt daily in the store using real ingredients. For example, shift leader Alyssa Machinis, senior in Media, said that the “Spoon-InThe-Jar Good Peanut Butter” has real peanut butter in it and the “You’ll Go Monkeys Banana” has actual banana in it. In addition, Jeremy Kelley, manager of the store, explained that all of the yogurt options are gluten-free and some are lowfat, fat-free and sugar-free. I was also highly impressed by the toppings bar. It includes granola, cereal and fruit for the more health-conscious and a multitude of candies, cookies and chocolate-y options for sugar addicts like yours truly. I especially enjoy the miniature cookie dough and birthday cake bites, as well as strawberries and sour gummy worms. Often I avoid fruit at frozen yogurt places because it looks like it has been sitting out a while, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that the toppings bar appears very clean and the fruit looks like it had just been set out. Ramachandran said as of right now, he recommends “Melt In Your Mouth Cinnamon Roll” with the topping “popping bobas,” which are tiny pearl-shaped candies filled with fruit juice. However, one problem that Orange Leaf and many frozen yogurt places in general have had is the lack of customer’s portion control. With large cup sizes and dividers, it can be hard to measure how much frozen yogurt you are getting. Also, the cups are weighed to determine the price, which can really add up. During my trip, I observed a man purchasing $8 worth of frozen yogurt. For dessert lovers like myself, this could become an expensive habit.

Sarah can be reached at features @dailyillini.com.

Annabeth is sophomore in Media. She can be reached at aecarls2@dailyillini.com.

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Left: Daniel Hinze, senior in Engineering, plays the tenor saxophone with his band Feral States. Right: Joe Meland performs with his band, Feral States, one of the outlets for his creative music composing. BY SARAH FOSTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Joe Meland lives his life in song. He hears it during bike rides across campus or in his shower after a long day. They keep him up when he’s trying to sleep. They distract him when he’s awake. He carries these melodies everywhere he goes — they are transcribed in his personal journal or are consuming his phone’s memory in voice recordings. He is constantly being reminded of his biggest passion. “If I wasn’t in music, I don’t know what I would be doing,� said Meland, senior in FAA. “There’s nothing I love more.� Meland has never been in the absence of these melodies. They were with him when he first started playing the piano at 4 years old and when he created his first composition at the age of 6. They inspired him to join bands, learn how to play instruments like the accordion or the guitar, and attend the University to major in composition.

Though his repertoire consists of numerous works for everything from rock and metal bands to orchestras and chamber music groups, what starts as a simple tune in his head requires a complex process to create a polished final product. “I hear a little snippet of something that gets caught in my head, and then I write that down and expand upon it,� Meland said. “Then I’ll go back again and make a lot of revision until I have something that constantly flows.� He writes main lines and accompaniment melodies for all types of instruments, which he explains takes careful consideration. “I think about how I could use the instruments around it to create interesting colors, and then I add new sections and write new lines. Maybe I’ll add or subtract a couple bars here or there, change the instrumentation of something, and if I’m really inspired by the end of a week or day, I’ll have something that’s close to completion,� he said. Just as an author may struggle to

find the words to write, Meland goes through his own version of writer’s block. He said it’s frustrating to go through times of inspiration and then a lack of creative output. But Meland has developed his own process for overcoming these instances and ways to let the melodies still win. “I force myself to write even what I think is crap because even if what I initially put on the page is awful, I can go back and revise and turn it into something I like,� Meland said. “It never gets easier looking at a blank page and knowing where to start.� But what helps the most is focusing on the final product, whether it’s for class or published on Soundcloud or Bandcamp. “(What’s so rewarding is) the act of having done it, hearing something that you put so much time and effort, and then all of a sudden it’s there, it’s something that exists outside of you, and you can show somebody else,� Meland said. To Zack Browning, associate professor emeritus of music composition theory, one of the biggest challenges

of composing a piece is the creativity behind it; however, he believes that is what makes composition all the more important. “Unfortunately, a lot has gotten away from the creative side of things: thinking things through, making decisions in a creative way,� Browning said. “Composition is important because it gives (composers) a chance to think creatively.� This is the very essence of Meland’s passion and why he loves to compose even though it’s challenging. “The first couple years here, I was forcing myself to write in a style that would be accepted, but then I realized that I was the only person putting those restrictions on me,� Meland said. “So now, I just write whatever I want to write. It all comes from the same place.� The opportunity for creativity has brought Meland to a new era in his music composition phase — composing for his main project, Feral States.

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Orange Leaf: A dessert lover’s dream come true ANNABETH CARLSON Staff writer

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like to make a confession: I have a small dessert problem. Actually, it’s not that small. It’s an “I-can’t-survive-a-single-day-withoutit� kind of problem. To me, a meal is just not complete without a sweet treat at the end. Whether it is cake, ice cream, cupcakes, brownies or pie — I don’t discriminate. But my absolute biggest weakness is frozen yogurt. The fact that you can fill up your cup with as much and as many flavors and toppings as you want is a dessert lover’s dream come

true. So naturally, when I learned that a new frozen yogurt establishment called Orange Leaf opened on Green Street on Oct. 4, I had to check it out right away.

The Experience When I step through the doors to Orange Leaf, I find myself surrounded by shimmery orange tiles, glowing green walls and modern white and orange furniture. A group of four students crowd together on one of the couches, eating their frozen yogurt with the establishment’s orange shovel-shaped spoons. The bright dÊcor seems like something out of Willy Wonka’s factory, and it instantly puts me in a hungry and happy mood. Creating an appeal-

ing and happy place for students was the goal of franchise co-owners and Bloomington, Ill., residents, Balaji Ramachandran and Narendhar Ramalingam, according to Ramachandran. He also said that they offer Wi-Fi so students can work and relax. The back of the store is where it all begins. There is a counter with two different frozen yogurt cup sizes, small and large, cups for smoothies and dividers that can be inserted in the cups so flavors do not mix. A worker wearing an orange apron stands close by with sample cups for customers. Right away, I was drawn to the flavors “Spice Up Your Life Pumpkin Pie,� “The Dynamic Duo Chocolate Salted Caramel� and

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Illini top Huskers 3-1 Volleyball finishes Big Ten road trip with hard-fought win over Nebraska BY STEPHEN BOURBON SENIOR WRITER

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Illinois' Morganne Criswell rises for a spike during the game against Rutgers at George Huff Hall, on Sept. 27. The Illini won 3-0. Criswell was crucial in the win over the Huskers.

The Illinois volleyball team finished off its longest road trip in Big Ten play Saturday with a hard-fought victory over Nebraska. In the Illini’s fourth consecutive match on the road, three of them coming against ranked foes, Illinois (14-5, 6-2 Big Ten) finished out close sets in a four-set victory over Nebraska (11-6, 5-3). The victory marked the Illini’s first victory over the Huskers since 1992. Senior outside hitter Morganne Criswell put together her second consecutive strong performance after playing only one set last Saturday against Penn State. Criswell led the Illini with 21 kills — tying a career-high — while hitting

.294 after posting 17 kills against Iowa on Wednesday. “She was hitting without worry of being blocked or going out of bounds, she was going for it,� head coach Kevin Hambly said. “I liked the way she was going after it. She was really good out of system, with balls all over the net, she took some big cuts.� Jocelynn Birks chipped in 19 kills and 13 digs for her fifth consecutive double-double. Alicia Ostrander led Nebraska with 19 kills — five above her season-high. The Illini shut down the Huskers’ top outside hitter, Kadie Rolfzen, for much of the match. The sophomore, who ranks sixth in the conference for kills, was held to 12 kills with 10 errors on the match. The two teams were even

for much of the match, with the deciding plays coming at the end of sets. With the first set tied at 22 apiece, the Illini took three of the final four points of the set with two kills and a block. Illinois led 1-0 in the first set but wouldn’t grab the lead again until a kill from Birks gave the Illini a 21-20 lead. The third set followed a similar narrative as neither team led by more than three points either way. Nebraska fought off two set points to tie the game at 24, then stifled another set point to bring the score to 25-25. The Illini stepped up in crunch time, again, as Liz McMahon put down a kill and an Ostrander hitting error ended the set. “We’re used to being in close sets,� Criswell said. “I think we were more calm

Illinois 3, Nebraska 1

Summary: The Illini beat the Huskers in four sets to complete their longest road trip of the season. Key performer: Morganne Criswell tied a career-high with 21 kills while hitting .294. Quote of the game: “She was hitting without worry of being blocked or going out of bounds, she was going for it,� head coach Kevin Hambly said about Criswell. Hidden stat: This was the first victory for Illinois over Nebraska since 1992. Up next: vs. Indiana, 7 p.m., Friday, Huff Hall in big situations than they were.� The stat sheet reflected

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Illini runners trip up at meet BY MATT GERTSMEIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Illinois’ senior Jannis Toepher took a tumble Friday and Illinois did too. The Illini men’s cross-country team’s troubles at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational in Madison, Wis., began in the opening 800 meters when Toepher was tripped. Toepher, an All-Big Ten runner last year, was aiming to stay in the front of the pack with the top runners, but his fall dropped him to nearly dead last. Illinois finished 28th place out of 36 teams in the highly-competitive field containing 19 ranked schools. No. 6-ranked Syracuse took first place. Toepher’s fall put him, and Illlinois, in a deep hole. “All I remember was lying on the ground and seeing basically the entire field jumping over me,� Toepher said. “I tried to get up, but there were so many people coming that they ran into me and pushed me back down. All I could do was curl up on the ground and let everyone pass.� Despite Toepher’s tumble, he still finished second overall among Illini and took 107th place overall in the meet with a time of 24 minutes, 40 seconds. Seeing Toepher tripped and immediately get passed up set the tone for the rest of the Illini runners. “That’s going to have a pretty big impact on how our day went,� head coach Jake Stewart said. “I don’t know if we responded as well as we would have liked to once we had a sense of what was going on with Jannis.� Junior Ian Barnett finished with the best time for Illinois, running the race in 24:28. Barnett placed 72nd over-

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Illinois 28th place of 36 in Wisconsin Adidas Invitational

Summary: Illini’s top runner Jannis Toepher tripped in first 800 meters of race. Key performer: Ian Barnett, first overall for Illinois, 72nd place in Invite, time of 24:28 Quote of the game: “Someone tripped me from behind and all I remember was lying on the ground and seeing basically the entire field jumping over me.� – Jannis Toepher Hidden stat: Of the 36 teams in the race, 19 of them are ranked in the top 30. Up next: Illini Open, 4:40 p.m, Friday, Urbana, Illinois.

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Illinois hockey’s William Nunez fights for the puck during the game against the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Saturday night. The Illini won 5-1.

Illinois hockey sweeps home series BY DANIEL DEXTER STAFF WRITER

Down two goals in the third period, the Illinois hockey team found a way to overcome adversity. The Illini scored two goals in the final four minutes of the game against MichiganDearborn on Friday to send the game to overtime and eventually into a shootout. Forward John Olen scored the Illini’s only goal of the shootout, but it was all the Illini needed as goalie Joe Olen made all three saves for a 5-4 Illinois win. “It was nice to get the three penalty shots because it felt like I let my team down a little bit during the game, and they brought it back for me,� Joe Olen said. “I felt like I almost owed them a little bit.�

Illinois (8-1-0-0) got its first win since its six game winning streak was snapped against Colorado State two weeks ago. The team would go on to sweep the series with a blowout 5-1 on Saturday. Head coach Nick Fabbrini said the team played better on Friday than the score showed. Despite being outshot 39-21, the Wolverines capitalized on more scoring opportunities. “It showed a lot of character scoring two goals in the last four minutes, but I think that was just a reward for all the hard work we put in through the first 55 (minutes),� Fabbrini said. “Even though we were down two goals, I thought we carried the play for most of the game. We just weren’t able to

score, and they were pretty opportunistic by making the most of their chances.� In the second game of the series on Saturday, the Illini maintained their lead throughout. John Olen contributed two goals in the win and said the team came out with a higher energy level on Saturday. Against Colorado State, focus was an issue in the second game of the series after winning the first one. During its off week, the team discussed maintaining the same energy level in the second game of the series after winning the first one. “We talked about remembering the way we felt after the game on Friday and how we felt after the loss against Colorado State,� Fabbrini said. “We definitely pre-

fer the feeling of winning. I think that we learned our lesson in that regard and I think it’s good that we learned it early.� After letting up costly goals in the game on Friday, Joe Olen let up only one goal in the second period on Saturday. He gave credit to the protection provided by the defense, which limited the Wolverines to 27 shots in the game compared to Illinois’ 37. Fabbrini said play in goal and the defense was a key factor in the games over the weekend, particularly the team’s ability to hold off the Wolverines on power plays. Michigan-Dearborn had 25 power play goals heading into the series against the Illini but didn’t score any over the weekend.

“I think we really wore them down,� Fabbrini said. “They are definitely not used to playing on an ice this big, and I don’t think they’ve ever played anybody that skates as well as we do.� The Illini will get their first chance against a CSCHL opponent when they takes on Ohio at the Big Pond next weekend. Joe Olen believes that if the team keeps playing the way it has been then it shouldn’t have any issues moving forward. “We’ve progressed to harder and harder games as the season has gone on,� Joe Olen said. “I think we are ready for the test.�

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Thomas announces his choice Tuesday ALEX ROUX Basketball columnist

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hen Elijah Thomas announces his college decision Tuesday afternoon, it will mark the end of a wild recruiting process for the star forward out of Texas. Recruiting never ends for college coaches and programs, but for many aspiring Division I basketball players like Thomas, it’s an experience they will only have once in their lives. And while Thomas has enjoyed the constant interaction and adoration from fans throughout his recruitment, it will come as a huge relief to the 6-foot-9 big man once his decision is

made and announced. For all of the fun recruiting can be, there is an immense amount of scrutiny that is heaped upon the life decisions of teenagers. Whispers and rumors can be twisted and construed to fit the agendas of fans and the media, and that has been Thomas’ biggest annoyance during his big-time college basketball recruiting experience. “(My least favorite thing) is when people put words in your mouth or say something you didn’t say,� Thomas said in a text message. So while Thomas’ decision will put an end to the speculation and the process, it’s a decision that he says he isn’t sure of just yet. With a 1:30 p.m. announcement looming Tuesday, Thomas claimed Sunday that he hadn’t yet

made up his mind between Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, SMU, LSU and Illinois. Whatever the final decision might be, Thomas says he’s sure that his mind will be made up for good by Tuesday morning. Thomas may well have a good idea of where he’s headed and is just trying to heighten the suspense for Tuesday. Or, he could honestly be torn between the five schools, several of which have made compelling cases to lure him to their campuses. Oklahoma State already has a high-powered group in the 2015 recruiting class, including Jawun Evans of Dallas, star point guard and Thomas’ friend. The Cowboys also have had moderate success on the court as of late to go along with state-of-the-art athletic

facilities on campus. Texas A&M recently scored a commitment from another of Thomas’ friends, 6-foot-2 shooting guard Admon Gilder. Though the Aggies have struggled recently and play second fiddle to the A&M football team, they also have a strong 2015 recruiting class that may be enticing to Thomas. And of course, Thomas has raved about Illinois and twice named the Illini the leader during his recruitment. He’s praised the fans, the campus and Illini head coach John Groce for their efforts. He seemed to be having an awesome time during his official visit last month. He’s got an obsessive following of Illinois fans on social media that would only grow stronger with a commitment to the

Illini. Thomas also considers himself to be friends with the current Illini players, which would allow for a soft landing at a school that is far away from his Dallasarea home. The school that Thomas ultimately chooses will land one of the top 30 players in the 2015 class, according to 247sports.com. He has a tremendous personality that matches his large skill set and frame, and he has the potential to be the centerpiece of any of the programs on his list. On Tuesday, the Elijah Thomas experience will end for four schools, but begin in earnest for another.

Alex is a junior in AHS. He can be reached at roux2@dailyillini.com and @aroux94.

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Illini salvage draw Friday, lose Sunday

Illini couldn’t convert four match points — that Hambly and the team will think about the most. “I don’t know that we’re all elated, we expect to win matches,� Hambly said. “If I sit back and reflect on it, no we’re not happy. We want to win all of our matches.�

VOLLEYBALL how close the teams were. The teams had an identical number of digs and blocks, while the Illini barely outhit the Huskers, .228 to .224. The Illini ended their current road trip at 3-1, with victories at Penn State, Iowa and Nebraska. However, it was the one loss to Ohio State on Oct. 8 — where the

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For the second straight Sunday, Illinois needed two overtime periods to decide a match, and for the second straight Sunday, Illinois came away without a win. After suffering a close 2-1 loss to No. 14 Rutgers on Friday, the Illini (9-6-1, 4-5-1 Big Ten) traveled to College Park, Md., for another down-to-thewire match against the Terrapins (5-4-6, 3-2-5). Midway through the first half, Illinois was able to score first after a Maryland penalty set up an indirect free kick. Senior forward Jannelle Flaws’ eighth goal in her last nine games was assisted by junior midfielder Nicole Breece, who has a careerhigh six assists this season. The Illini held their 1-0 lead deep into the second half behind stellar play from sophomore goalkeeper Claire Wheatley, who notched a season-high nine saves, including two on penalty kicks. Each team had seven shots heading into halftime, but the Terrapins turned on an extra gear in the second half and outshot the Illini 21-9 for the remainder of the match. Behind its flurry of shots, Maryland netted what would be the final goal of regulation in the 71st minute, and the match headed to overtime. Wheatley stayed on top of her game in both overtime periods, stopping five shots, including a Maryland penal-

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seventh place in the 26-team field at the Bradley ‘Pink’ Classic on Friday. Sophomore Will Brewster finished 13th and had the best time for the Illini, completing the race in 25 minutes. Freshmen Garrett Lee and Alex Gold took 15th and 28th place respectively. Coming in 81st place for Illinois was sophomore Ryan Burgoon, who finished with a time of 26:04. Freshman Alex Notton finished the race in 112nd place in 26:28. After not running to their expectations in Madison, the Illini are looking forward to improving and running its next race at a much higher level. Illinois’s next opportunity to race is Friday at the Illini Open. “What we showed today is not what we are capable of doing,� Toepher said. “We need to be confident going into our next race.�

MXC all, while junior Paul Zeman and seniors Bryce Basting and Brendan McDonnell all finished beyond 150th place. “I know how our preparation has gone and we were prepared to go out and run at a much higher level, but sometimes it just doesn’t happen and that’s the frustrating part about the sport,� Stewart said. “I know the guys are disappointed. I’m disappointed, but it’s not as though we’re not prepared to go out and run to our expectations.� After the meet, Stewart thought his team needed to have a stronger sense of urgency during races. “From the mental standpoint of it, we as a team need to have a sense of urgency to go out and run the way we are capable of running,� Stewart said. “We can’t just hope it happens, we have to make it happen.� Illinois’ other group took

ty kick with 31 seconds left in the second extra period. Neither team could score an overtime goal, and the match ended in a 1-1 tie. “Today was another gutsy performance by our team and some great goalkeeping,� head coach Janet Rayfield said. “Claire was big today, but the heart of this team was even bigger. It’s a point on the road and now we need to focus on one home game at a time and finish the season strong.� Illinois has played in plenty of close games this seasons, but its match against Maryland ended in its first draw of the year. Friday night’s match at Rutgers was just as tightly contested. In the Illini’s first ever meeting with the Red Knights (11-2-1, 7-2-1), the match remained tied until the 86th minute, when Rutgers forward Amy Pietrangelo netted the golden goal off a corner kick. “It is tough to lose on that type of a goal, but that is our sport,� Rayfield said after the loss. “We will continue to get better and we need to stay focused on that.� Rutgers struck first with a goal midway through the first half, but Flaws answered 48 seconds later with a 50-foot goal from midfield that caught Rutgers goalkeeper Casey Murphy off her line. The goal was assisted by freshman forward Kara

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Illinois' Janelle Flaws dribbles toward the goal during the game against Minnesota at Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium on Oct. 12. Flaws scored two goals throughout the weekend. Marbury, who returned from a foot injury Friday for her first Big Ten action. With two more scores over the weekend, Flaws extended her Big Ten-leading goal total to 17 on the season. She also tied student assistant coach Vanessa DiBernardo’s career goal total of 43, which is third all-time in Illinois history. When asked about tying her former teammate’s career goal mark, Flaws shrugged it off. “It’s not really something we bring up in conversation,� Flaws said. There are no hard feel-

ings though, and DiBernardo is proud of what her former teammate has been able to do. “It’s nice to see her succeed,� DiBernardo said. “She had a few rough years here. It’s definitely good to see her be able to achieve those goals and really get better.� With just three regular season matches left, Illinois remains in eighth place in the Big Ten with 13 points on the season.

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Swimming falls short to Wildcats off a late push by the Illini. “Overall, we did well While winning the major- staying focused through the ity of its events, Illinois meet and working through swimming and diving came the pain we’ve had this up short in its 160-140 loss week from practice,” said at Northsenior Aliwestern on son Meng. Friday. “It was just The depth the close of the Wildraces that cats was the could’ve got main factor us the win, in their vicbut we came tory over close.” the Illini. In Shining four of the moments Illini’s nine came from wins of the the duo meet, Northfrom Meng western finand sophoished secmore Gabond, third bie Stecker, SUE NOVITSKY who should and fourth. HEAD COACH be two of The Wildc ats a lso the Illini’s won the first leaders this two spots in an event four year. times, and swept back-toMeng had four first-place back times in the 200 but- finishes on the night. She terfly and the 50 freestyle. won two individual events, “The real difference mak- the 100 backstroke and 100 er was their depth,” head fly with a time of 54.81 and coach Sue Novitsky said of 55.56 seconds, respectiveNorthwestern. “I thought ly, and two in the 200 medwe could’ve been a little bit ley relay and 400 freestyle faster with our turns, and relay. getting more speed into the Stecker provided two wall. We had opportunities individual wins in the 200 to pull off the win.” free (1:51.41) and the 500 Illinois won four of the free (4:58.10). She also first five events, but the received a winning time in Wildcats put together a the 400 free relay (3:26.76) string of six consecutive with Meng, Bethke and event victories afterwards, senior Megan Marchuk. which was enough to hold Starting their collegiate

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Illinois’ Gabbie Stecker swims the 500-yard freestyle event during the Orange and Blue Exhibition meet. The Illini competed against Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois, this weekend, losing 140-160 despite a strong early performance. careers, Stratford had two individual victories in the 200 breaststroke (2:18.90) and the 200 individual medley (2:04.27), while Bethke earned points for the Illini finishing second in the 100

free (52.58) and fourth in the 50 free (24.26). “They were nervous, but stayed focus during the whole meet,” Meng said of Stratford and Bethke. “Overall, all the freshman

are adjusting really well.” The Illini have a weekend off from competition with its next meet set for Nov. 1 against Illinois State and Southern Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois.

“We’ve got a lot of work still to do and we’ll be back at it practicing tomorrow morning,” said Novitsky.

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Women’s cross-country places 1st Team dominates at Bradley Invite BY ALEX WALLNER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Following a two-week layoff, the Illinois women’s cross country team won the 30-team Bradley Invite on Friday. Alyssa Schneider had the Illini’s top finish with a time of 20 minutes, 49 seconds, which put her third overall. Junior Colette Falsey finished 15th with a time of 21:39 and sophomore Hanna Winter finished 19th with a time of 21:48. The win was the Illini’s second of the season and highlighted the

things that the team has worked on at practice. “Winning the meet at Bradley was definitely a reconfirmation that all of our hard work is sinking in,” Falsey said. “It gives us a lot of momentum and confidence going into our next couple meets. The Big Ten conference meet is the focus of our season and this was perfect for us two weeks out from it.” With a two-week gap in competition, the Illini had plenty of time get in good workouts after a poor performance at the Roy Griak Invite. “I felt that the race went well,” Schneider said. “I

wasn’t completely content with it because I always know there is something I want to improve on in the next race.” The win definitely not only helped build momentum for the upcoming weeks but also heading into the last portion of the season. Head coach Scott Jones believes that there is no better practice for the Big Ten Championships than competing against other teams. “Almost across the board, we raced better than we did in Minnesota. That really helps our confidence,” Jones said. “The race wasn’t pretty, so we know we will not have a problem keeping our feet

on the ground and we will formed as we were capable be working hard to get ready of performing, we would be for the Big Ten meet.” successful as a team. It didn’t J o n e s seem we ever really believes found our his team rhythm in focused on the race but the things that it could we battled control. As the whole a team, the way.” Illini didn’t E v e n focus on though the their comwin was petition. not in the “We did SCOTT JONES way that HEAD COACH not discuss the team the other would have planned, teams or runners, or formulate a race Jones was still happy regardplan around them,” Jones less. He also enjoyed how said. “We felt that if we per- other players helped in

“We raced better than we did in Minnesota. That really helps our confidence.”

deciding the outcome. “We got a really nice race from Hanna Winter, which was probably the difference in us winning the meet,” Jones said. “We also had Denise Branch and Courtney Ackerman running their first collegiate cross country races. It was nice to see them in a uniform and competing the entire 6K.” With one meet left before conference, receiving help from names that fans are not accustomed to seeing is definitely a positive.

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Can We Afford an Israeli-Palestinian Peace? Reaching a peace accord in the midst of today’s Middle East turmoil could hand a victory to global jihad and a horror to the rest of the world. Hamas, as well as terror groups ISIS, al Qaeda and Hizbollah, are waging a global jihad—seeking to conquer Arab lands, attack the West and establish an Islamist caliphate. Their numbers and conquests are growing. Though Israel recently repulsed Hamas militarily, the jihadi group’s popularity among Palestinians has skyrocketed. Indeed, Hamas threatens to soon seize the Palestinian West Bank, as it did Gaza in 2007. Is this the time for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement?

What are the facts?

Israel, backed by the U.S., has made bold, groundbreaking land-for-peace offers to the Palestinians: In 2000 and in 2007 Israel offered about 95% of the land captured by Israel in 1967 and a Palestinian capital in Jerusalem. In 2005, Israel also unilaterally withdrew from Gaza, leaving it under Palestinian control. Despite these Israeli overtures, so-called “moderate” Palestinians have rejected all offers and walked out of subsequent peace negotiations. Of course, the Palestinian terror group, Hamas flatly rejects even the idea of peace with Israel. Though Hamas won a majority in Palestinian parliamentary elections in 2005, it violently conquered Gaza in 2007 and has since ruled the territory with an Islamist iron fist. Hamas jihadis have fired more than 14,000 rockets at Israeli civilians and started outright wars in 2008, 2012 and 2014. Hamas’s charter implacably commits the group to “obliterate” the state of Israel, “fight Jews and kill them” and “raise the banner of Allah” over every inch of Muslim lands. Hamas’s charter also specifically rejects “so-called peaceful solutions.” Today, the situation in the Middle East has deteriorated dramatically, with the burgeoning strength and brutality of Islamist terrorists from Hamas, ISIS, al Qaeda and Hizbollah. But the greatest obstacle to peace between Israel and the Palestinians is the continued belligerence of Hamas. Israel soundly defeated Hamas in the latest Gaza war, eliminating dozens of the group’s terror tunnels, hundreds of its fighters and thousands of its rockets. Ironically, Hamas is viewed by the Palestinian people as heroic, and its support has soared to 87%, according to recent polls. Polls also indicate that Ismail Haniya, the Islamist group’s former prime minister, would handily defeat all opponents, including 79-year-old Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, were elections to be held. What’s more, Hamas brags that even after its devastating loss during the most recent war with Israel, it is already producing more rockets for future attacks on Israel.

There is also no question that Abbas—now serving the tenth year of a four-year term as president—is losing power over the corrupt Palestinian Authority. Under an agreement Abbas struck with Hamas in April 2014 to form a unity government, general elections are to be held in October 2014. While it’s doubtful these elections will be held, it’s highly likely that Hamas, if unchecked, will again resort to violence to take control of the West Bank. Indeed most analysts agree that the only thing preventing Hamas’s takeover of the West Bank is the security assistance Israel provides to the Palestinian Authority. No nation on earth is more threatened by the Islamist jihad than Israel, which is now almost completely encircled by terrorists—ISIS and al Qaeda on Israel’s Syria border, Hizbollah on its Lebanon border, and Hamas on its border with Gaza. Now Hamas threatens to seize the Palestinian West Bank, which would complete Israel’s encirclement, as well as create a nightmare for Jordan and Egypt. While recent U.S. and Israeli efforts to fashion a peace agreement with “moderate” Palestinian factions have been well intentioned, it’s clear that Mahmoud Abbas has neither the authority nor a sincere wish to make a deal. Above all, Abbas refuses to acknowledge the right of Jews to have a state in Israel. Clearly, with Hamas on the threshold of taking control of the West Bank, any attempts to forge a peace with Abbas seem futile and frightening—for Israel, the U.S. and most Middle East nations. We know that Hamas can wreak havoc on Israel from Gaza even with relatively primitive missiles, but we can only imagine with horror the damage Hamas could cause if it were in control of territory on the edge of Israel’s entire eastern flank, just yards from the holy city of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital, and a few miles from Ben Gurion International Airport. What’s more, a peace deal with the Palestinians would be worthless were Hamas to take over. Rather this would represent a major new victory for global jihad.

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