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Officials urge police officers to live in city Council approves new contract, incentives BY MADDIE REHAYEM STAFF WRITER

Champaign officials are trying to create more of an incentive for police officers to live in the city. The city council unanimously approved a new police union labor contract at its last meeting, which included a $3,000

incentive for officers to live in the city. The contract, which will be in effect until June 2015, also promises pay raises and mandatory drug testing following any instance of an on-duty fi rearm discharge that results in injury or property damage. Deborah Frank Feinen, council member at-large, said the contract included some proposed changes from activist groups, which the city council and Fraternal Order of Police took into consideration.

Champaign Mayor Don Gerard said the residency incentive rejects the oldfashioned idea that police should not live in the towns in which they work. He said having officers live in the town where they work is a more positive approach to law enforcement in the community. “We certainly want to respect people’s rights to live where they want to live,” Gerard said. “But we thought it would be helpful to have police officers going to Little League games and par-

ticipating in schools within the community in which they’re enforcing the law.” The contract guarantees the $3,000 in moving expenses for police officers who choose to move into the city and stay for at least three years, according to the contract. “Living in the city, they (police offi cers) have more opportunities to interact with residents in off-duty ways,” Feinen said. Gerard said with staff turnover at

the police department, this incentive system comes at a good time. The contract also ensures 2 to 3 percent pay increases, depending on seniority, to be given to officers and sergeants in the next three fiscal years. While in the past there had to be reasonable suspicion for an officer to be subjected to drug testing, the new contract makes the exception of an onduty fi rearm discharge that results in

See POLICE, Page 3A

ISS implements publicity campaign

All I want for Christmas

PSAs to be shown at basketball games BY TYLER DAVIS STAFF WRITER

Fans of men’s basketball will see the fi rst airing of the Illinois Student Senate public service announcements at Wednesday’s game. 15-second spots aimed at promoting the senate will be aired at the 21 remaining home men’s and women’s Illinois basketball games, and at the United Center on Dec. 29 when men’s basketball plays Auburn, for a total cost of $7,500. The broadcast announcements join other efforts to promote the senate with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, including $1,500 spent on an ad on the Fighting Illini website. The senate resolution for the PSA, sponsored by Damani Bolden, campus affairs chair and sophomore in ACES, is meant to reach out to students and inform them of ISS’s presence. “I’ve come to the realization that a lot of students just don’t

know who we are, what we do and that we exist,” he said. “Because we are the official voice of the student body, we serve them. I think it’s vital that we meet them at a place they go.” Rachael Markwell, public relations chair and senior in Media, said she feels a lot of students are frustrated that their voices aren’t heard, and that the senate is a forum for their concerns. “We’re supposed to be representing the whole student body, but it’s really hard to reach out to your own students to try to get them interested in helping us change (the) campus,” she said. The online ad with fightingillini. com pays for 200,000 impressions, which Bolden said will contain a link to the senate’s website. Bolden’s resolution originally planned to purchase 200 student basketball tickets, as well.

See PSA, Page 3A

JOHN RAOUX THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying an X-37B experimental robotic space plane, lifts off from launch complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Tuesday in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Air Force officials said the unmanned space plane provides a way to test technologies in space.

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The Office of Volunteer Programs, the Illini Union Courtyard Café and the Illini Union Board collect items for their holiday gift drive. Toys and other items can be delivered to the Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs until Thursday.

Air Force launches secret space shuttle in Florida BY MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appeals court strikes down Ill. concealed carry law State given 180 days to end its gun prohibition BY DON BABWIN AND JOHN O’CONNOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO — In a major victory for gun rights advocates, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois — the only remaining state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal — and gave lawmakers 180 days to write a law that legalizes it. In overturning a lower court decision, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban was unconstitutional and suggested a law legalizing concealed carry is long overdue in a state where gun advocates had vowed to challenge the

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ban on every front. “There is no suggestion that some unique characteristic of criminal activity in Illinois justifies the state’s taking a different approach from the other 49 states,” Judge Richard Posner, who wrote the court’s majority opinion. “If the Illinois approach were demonstrably superior, one would expect at least one or two other states to have emulated it.” Gun rights advocates were thrilled by the decision. They have long argued that the prohibition violates the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment and what they see as Americans’ right to carry guns for self-defense. “Christmas came early for law-abiding gun owners,” said state Rep. Brandon Phelps, a Democratic lawmaker from southern Illinois whose proposed legislation approving concealed carry nar-

rowly lost in the Legislature last year. “It’s a mandate.” Gov. Pat Quinn, who favors strict gun control laws, was reviewing the opinion and did not have immediate comment, according to a spokeswoman. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, whose office is responsible for defending the state’s laws in court, will review the ruling before deciding whether to appeal or take other action, said spokeswoman Maura Possley. “The court gave 180 days before its decision will be returned to the lower court to be implemented,” Possley said in a statement. “That time period allows our office to review what legal steps can be taken and enables the legislature to consider whether it wants to take action.” Richard Pearson, the executive direc-

See CONCEALED CARRY, Page 3A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The military’s small, top-secret version of the space shuttle rocketed into orbit Tuesday for a repeat mystery mission, two years after making the first flight of its kind. The Air Force launched the unmanned spacecraft Tuesday hidden on top of an Atlas V rocket. As if on cue, clouds quickly swallowed up the rocket as it disappeared out over the ocean. It is the second fl ight for this original X-37B spaceplane. The craft circled the planet for seven months in 2010. A second X-37B spacecraft spent more than a year in orbit. These high-tech mystery machines — 29 feet long — are about one-quarter the size of NASA’s old space shuttles and can land automatically on a runway. The two previous touchdowns occurred in Southern California; this one might end on NASA’s three-mile-long runway once

reserved for the space agency’s shuttles. The military isn’t saying much if anything about this new secret mission known as OTV-3, or Orbital Test Vehicle, flight No. 3. In fact, launch commentary ended 17 minutes into the fl ight and a news blackout followed. But one scientific observer, Jonathan McDowell of the HarvardSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics, speculates the spaceplane is carrying sensors designed for spying and likely is serving as a testbed for future satellites. He dismisses rumors of “exotic ideas” for the X-37B as weaponry or shadowing a Chinese satellite. While acknowledging he does not know what the spaceplane is carrying, McDowell said on-board sensors could be capable of imaging or intercepting transmissions of electronic emissions from terrorist training sites in Afghanistan or other hot spots. “All the sorts

See AIR FORCE, Page 3A

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Champaign Aggravated battery was reported at the intersection of South Sixth and Green Streets around 9 p.m. Sunday. According to the report, an unknown offender shot the victim in the eye with a BB gun. ! Residential burglary was reported in the 3300 block of Saratoga Drive around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. According to the report, an unknown offender stole the victim’s bike from her garage. ! Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 1700 block of Valley Road around !

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of North First Street at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. According to the report, neighbors accused each other of making threats and damaging property. One medical equipment was reported damaged.

Urbana ! Burglary from a motor vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Larch Place around 6 p.m. Monday. According to the report, an unknown offender stole a GPS and money from the victim’s unlocked car.

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Today’s Birthday

challenging assignment, and anticipate some controversy. Be careful not to double-book. Shake loose an old anchor. Present your creative idea. Keep track of earnings. Intuition is key.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Revise habits and practices for optimal health and productivity this year. You have what’s needed. Take quiet time for yourself. Funny how romantic it gets; others align to your orbit. Career and financial action picks up after June. Celebrate! 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 an 8 — The more you pay back, the more you can go forward. You think faster than the others. Careful planning accomplishes the improbable. New responsibilities compete with old ones.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Today is a 6 — Go over the paperwork carefully. You have a real talent for solving problems now. Keep your objective in mind. Listening is key. Consider your plan, and then move quickly. Today is an 8 — Accept a

Today is a 7 — An amazing development is possible. Meetings could conflict with family time. Look to the future. Don’t share everything you’ve got, but list it all. Write philanthropy into the budget.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Today is a 9 — You get a brilliant insight. Make your move already, or relax where you are for a while. A disagreement about priorities could distract. Invite someone extra to the party.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Today is a 9 — Mistakes are part of the learning process. A surprise may arise; perhaps an unusual task. Save trouble and have something delivered. Don’t overlook anything. Compromise helps. Romance electrifies.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Today is an 8 — Upgrade technology. You’ll love the new sound. Rely on another’s choice of words. Learn from them. Provide excellent service. Unearth valuable info from far away. You feel vindicated.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Today is a 7 — A beneficial result shows up; you’ve earned it. Respectfully accept suggestions from co-workers, and another option presents itself. Soak in the satisfaction. Somebody whose ideas you admire contributes.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

Today is a 9 — Express your affection in words, easily. Provide support, and use what worked before. Invest in fixing up the place, and start a new chapter. Listen to intuition.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Today is a 6 — Expand your romantic perspective. Someone can teach you what you need to know. Some of your theories succeed. You quickly solve the problem. Get picky about the details.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Today is an 8 — Figure out how to work smarter for a confidence boost. Reassess expenses. Gather up the perks. Put more into savings. Your growing financial expertise is attracting attention. Rest.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Today is an 8 — You’re looking exceptionally fine, and there’s this brilliant idea. You may have to give something up. Listen to your inner voice. It’s a good time to launch.

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‘Right-to-work’ bill signed in Michigan BY JEFF KAROUB AND JOHN FLESHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LANSING, Mich. — Over the chants of thousands of angry protesters, Republican lawmakers made Michigan a right-to-work state Tuesday, dealing a devastating and once-unthinkable defeat to organized labor in a place that has been a bastion of the movement for generations. The GOP-dominated House ignored Democrats’ pleas to delay the final passage and instead approved two bills with the same ruthless efficiency that the Senate showed last week. One measure dealt with private-sec-

tor workers, the other with government employees. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed them both within hours, calling them “pro-worker and pro-Michigan.” “This is about freedom, fairness and equality,” House Speaker Jase Bolger said during the floor debate. “These are basic American rights — rights that should unite us.” After the vote, he said, Michigan’s future “has never been brighter, because workers are free.” The state where the United Auto Workers was founded and labor has long been a political

titan will join 23 others with rightto-work laws, which ban requirements that nonunion employees pay unions for negotiating contracts and other services. Supporters say the laws give workers more choice and support economic growth, but critics insist the real intent is to weaken organized labor by encouraging workers to “freeload” by withholding money unions need to bargain effectively. Protesters in the Capitol gallery chanted “Shame on you!” as the measures were adopted. Union backers clogged the hallways and grounds shouting “No

justice, no peace.” And Democrats warned that hard feelings over the legislation and Republicans’ refusal to hold committee hearings or allow a statewide referendum would be long lasting. U.S. Sen. Carl Levin and other Democrats in the state’s congressional delegation met with Snyder on Monday and urged him to slow things down. “For millions of Michigan workers, this is no ordinary debate,” Levin said after the House vote. “It’s an assault on their right to have their elected bargaining agent negotiate

their pay, benefits and working conditions, and to have all who benefit from such negotiations share in some way in the cost of obtaining them.” The crowds were considerably smaller than those drawn by right-to-work legislation in Indiana earlier this year and in Wisconsin in 2011 during consideration of a law curtailing collective bargaining rights for most state employees. Those measures provoked weeks of intense debate, with Democrats boycotting sessions to delay action and tens of thousands of activists occupying statehouses.

In Michigan, Republicans acted so quickly that opponents had little time to plan massive resistance. Snyder and GOP leaders announced their intentions last Thursday. Within hours, the bills were hurriedly pushed through the Senate as powerless Democrats objected. After a legally required five-day waiting period, the House approved fi nal passage. The governor said he saw no reason not to sign the bills immediately, especially with demonstrators still hoping to dissuade him.

Pilot, 2 nurses killed in helicopter crash Cause unknown as FAA, NTSB investigate BY TAMMY WEBBER ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO — A medical helicopter pilot hit bad weather and was trying to return to the hospital hangar shortly before the aircraft crashed into a northern Illinois fi eld, killing him and two nurses, authorities said Tuesday. Pilot Andy Olesen radioed to dispatchers at Rockford Memorial Hospital that he was turning around because he had “encountered some weather” while heading to another hospital to pick up a patient Monday night, hospital spokesman Wester Wuori said. Olesen, 65, and fl ight nurses Karen Hollis, 48, and Jim Dillow, 40, died when the plane crashed about 8:30 p.m. near Rochelle, about 70 miles west of Chicago. No patients were aboard at the time. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. National Weather Service observations showed light snow, seven-mile visibility and light winds in the Rochelle area around the time of the crash, meteorologist Jamie Enderlen said. She said the NWS usually worries about visibility of a mile or less, “but there could have been localized” weather at the point the helicopter turned around. Wuori said he was not sure where the helicopter was when Olesen turned. It crashed several miles south of Rochelle. The hospital issued a statement saying it was grieving for “three heroes who dedicated their careers to serving others.”

AIR FORCE FROM PAGE 1A of things that spy satellites generally do,” he said. The beauty of a reusable spaceplane is that it can be launched on short notice based on need, McDowell said. What’s important about this fl ight is that it is the first reflight. “That is pretty cool,” McDowell said, “reusing your spacecraft after a runway landing. That’s something that has only really been done with the shuttle.”

CONCEALED CARRY FROM PAGE 1A tor of the Illinois State Rifl e Association, said there is no reason why lawmakers cannot pass Phelps’ bill during a weeklong legislative session in January. “Now that the court has ruled ... we will work as soon as possible with legislators to craft a concealed carry bill for the state of Illinois,” he said. The court did order its ruling stayed to “allow the Illinois legislature to craft a new gun law that will impose reasonable limitations, consistent with the public safety and the Second Amendment as interpreted in this opin-

POLICE FROM PAGE 1A injury or property damage. It also revises the special units that are required to undergo random testing. “It holds them to a little bit higher standards and makes them a little bit more transparent for those who are paying their salaries,” Gerard said. Gerard said he was pleased with the new contract. “This is something that has really been a long time coming,” Gerard said. “Times have changed, leadership has changed; we need to change the way we do customer service to the citizens.”

“This is just a complete shock to everybody,” Wuori said. “The crew ... worked with so many people.” Wuori said the hospital bought the helicopter in 1991 and it had a “perfect safety record up until last night.” The hospital contracted with Colorado-based Air Methods for services, which included the pilot, maintenance and FAA certification. The nurses were employed by the hospital. Air Methods Vice President Craig Yale said the hospital’s helicopter, an MBBK 117, was “a very reliable aircraft” and a “workhorse in our industry.” He could not discuss the crash because of the ongoing investigation. He also said that Olesen was an experienced pilot who had worked for the company for 19 years, after flying for the U.S. Army for 23 years. “We are trying to recognize his professionalism,” Yale said. “(Olesen) was a seasoned and professional pilot.” Rockford Memorial said Hollis was a critical care nurse who had worked at the hospital for more than 25 years. Dillow had worked there for 20 years with experience in critical care and in the emergency room. Air Methods pledged its “full cooperation” with investigators. “We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family, colleagues and friends of those who perished in Illinois while on duty,” Air Methods CEO Aaron Todd said in a written statement. Yale said Air Methods is the world’s largest medical air transport company. He said the company provides services to hospitals all over the country, and it was unusual for a hospital to own its own helicopter rather than contracting with the company for an aircraft.

Lori Liehr-Rumple, left, a registered nurse in Rockford Memorial Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, reacts during a news conference Tuesday in Rockford, Ill., about the hospital’s REACT helicopter crash that killed the pilot and two nurses aboard.

Now retired museum pieces, NASA’s space shuttles stretch 122 feet long, and have 78-foot wingspans and weights of more than 170,000 pounds. They were launched, from 1981 to 2011, with two strap-on booster rockets and an external fuel tank feeding three main engines. The X-37B wingspan is 15 feet, and the 11,000-pound, Boeing-built vessel requires the United Launch Alliance’s hefty Atlas V for hoisting. It is solar powered. The two previous secret X-37B fl ights were in 200-plus-mile-high orbits, circling at roughly 40-degree angles to the

equator, as calculated by amateur satellite trackers. That means the craft flew over the swatch between 40 degrees or so north latitude and 40 degrees or so south latitude. That puts Russia’s far north out of the spaceplane’s observing realm, McDowell noted. “It might be studying Middle Eastern latitudes or it might just be being used for sensor tests over the United States,” he said. McDowell speculates that this newest fl ight will follow suit. The International Space Station, by comparison, orbits about 250 miles high

ion, on the carrying of guns in public,” Posner wrote. Phelps suggested that the court, in its 2-1 ruling, may have encouraged lawmakers to pass a far less restrictive concealed carry law than the one he proposed last year that was rejected. “I said on the floor, ‘A lot of people who voted against this, one of these days you’re going to wish you did, because of all the limitations and the safety precautions we put in this bill, because one of these days the court’s going to rule and you’re not going to like the ruling,” he said. “Today’s the day.” The appellate panel’s majority ruling, which was replete with historical references, argued that Illinois had not made a strong case that a gun ban was vital

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PSA FROM PAGE 1A ISS planned to later give these out to students, but this was removed from the resolution after the Sept. 26 meeting. Kevin Seymour, treasurer for ISS, said constituents are very important for the ISS. “There’s been fliering, mass mail, putting articles in the paper, putting ads in the paper,” he said. “Reaching out via basketball games is defi nitely something we haven’t tried — it’s defi nitely new territory.” Ryan Young, student body vice president, said the PSAs will also show senate support for both men’s and women’s athletic teams. He said it will be a fast track to other future sponsorships or advertisements for the ISS. “If it doesn’t work as well as we hope it does, we will always be striving to fi nd better ways of communication for our constituents,” he said. Bolden said he wanted to advertise the senate’s name — he doesn’t think the lack of student participation in ISS is a result of student apathy. “If people just don’t know about you, they’re not going to come out and support you,” he said.

AMY J. CORRENTI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

to public safety. It also was a signal to state lawmakers and gun-ban activists that the time to argue about the Second Amendment has passed. “We are disinclined to engage in another round of historical analysis to determine whether eighteenth-century America understood the Second Amendment to include a right to bear guns outside the home,” wrote Posner. “The Supreme Court has decided that the amendment confers a right to bear arms for self-defense, which is as important outside the home as inside.” But the dissenting judge, Ann Claire Williams, raised questions that could come up in a possible appeal or when lawmakers begin to debate and craft a new law addressing the issue.

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methods of restricting who can have guns. Gun control advocates did not immediately respond to the ruling. But as other states passed concealed carry laws, they had argued that Illinois’ ban was important for their stance in the national debate over gun control. The country needs “one state people can look to and see it’s still doing the right thing,” Mark Walsh, director of the Illinois Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said last year. The ruling Monday stems from a lawsuit filed by a former corrections officer, Michael Moore of Champaign, a farmer, Charles Hooks of Percy in southeastern Illinois and the Bellevue, Wash.-based Second Amendment Foundation.

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Physicians question the use of the mammogram

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Coaches, NCAA should put priority on reducing possible concussions of their student athletes — preventing head injuries is of utmost importance

NORA IBRAHIM

rizona Quarterback Matt Scott was making a slide in a play when he hit his head in an October game. It wasn’t long after that he was vomiting at the sidelines, clearly suffering from a concussion. But he wasn’t pulled out of the game to be checked up on by nearby medical professionals. Instead, he went right back into the game. It wasn’t until he had thrown another pass that he rushed to the sidelines yet again and was examined by staff. Yes, in fact, they did find that he had a concussion, and he was pulled from the rest of the game. It seems ridiculous that Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez would subject one of his players to such serious injury and then ask him to keep on playing. But, unfortunately, this isn’t a standalone case. The 2012 NCAA football season has been littered with examples of teams that throw their players back out on the field, even after suffering serious injury: Florida State’s quarterback, a USC wide receiver and UConn’s quarterback, to name a few, continued playing after receiving concussions. In essence, by encouraging their players to go back out onto the field, these NCAA coaches are giving the thumbs down to their gladiators in the grand arena. Currently, the National Football League Players Association is working to bring independent neurologists to the sidelines, so that unbiased, third-party observers can correctly assess the condition of players. Such a practice should also be adopted by the NCAA; the judgment call about putting these players back on the field should not be in the hands of those invested in the game — a medical professional needs to make the decision. The reason why NCAA teams can get away with hurting their players like this is because there is no procedure set by the NCAA to handle concussions. What the NCAA does have is a website dedicated to identifying concussions, to mitigate any legal repercussions should an injured player decide to sue. There are provisions for concussions in the NCAA rules, but there is no central authority to oversee this. As concussions in football are becoming an increasing worry for the NCAA and NFL, both are trying to institute necessary changes. But the first thing the NCAA must do is to establish a standardized protocol for handling head injuries during play, because the players whom these injuries affect — college students who may never enter professional football — are the ones who are being hurt most by the mismanagement. Let the players play, but hold the coaches and the NCAA to their responsibility of protecting their athletes.

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are a society that loves to put adjectives to words, phrases or ideas that we like to espouse. In that way we make that concept our own; we tag it with the distinction worthy of being used by such highly and wellmeaning people such as ourselves. Politicians love to do it too. And we love them for it. How else could we possibly be graced by the sound of such great titles as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or the Federal Interagency Committee for the Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds (which is a real thing and still receives millions of your tax dollars when other government agencies pay them to do their work)? These things sound perfectly wonderful. Who doesn’t want to protect patients or get affordable care? And, even to me, I guess the management of the noxious and exotic weeds sounds like a truly noble goal for such a government as ours. And what about social justice? Justice is a good thing, right? It’s mentioned in our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and appears in an innumerable number of applause lines in speeches both here in the United States and abroad. In a world increasingly obsessed with a more social lifestyle, the leap to more social justice doesn’t seem too far-fetched, or such a bad idea for that matter. But each time we modify a word or concept with our own additions

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and ideas, it becomes an entirely different animal indeed. The ideal of “social justice” is inherently separate and apart from the concept of justice. So what’s the difference? Well, I’m not one to write an opinion piece without at least cracking open a dictionary or opening up Dictionary. com. And so goes: Justice — “rightfulness, or lawfulness.” And: Social Justice — “the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within a society.” Call me crazy, but that seems more than just a cosmetic name change to me. In fact, those definitions don’t seem to match up to me at all. The law doesn’t call for the distribution of advantages and disadvantages. Nor does rightfulness come from taking from some and giving to others arbitrarily. So why is there this recent push for social justice by some? The government, through the social contract of the U.S. Constitution, administers justice in the courts. But under the guise of a “social justice,” the government would also become the tool used by bureaucrats in, as President Barack Obama said at a Missouri campaign rally in 2008, “fundamentally transforming the United States of America.” It would necessarily grow to even larger proportions. Through the tagline of “social justice,” those who use it for this purpose inevitably change the true definition of justice and tweak it to meet their needs. In its most egalitarian of definitions, social justice is the means to an end of a completely equal society; each member having the same resources, starting point and ending point.

Nora is a senior in LAS. She can be reached ibrahim7@dailyillini.com.

In its most flowery of definitions, social justice seeks to enrich and respect differences in our society. But these definitions are contradictory. The social justice that actively seeks to even out individuals, and yet also with the same determination, fully appreciate individuals’ differences and contributions to society presents a paradox that nullifies each other. The liberty of individuals necessarily comes with the consequence of inequity at some point. Individuals inherently possess different skills and abilities; and, with the addition of liberty, they have certain advantages and disadvantages in society that speak to the uniqueness of each individual. Therefore, the crusaders of social justice must always be vigilant to keep a watchful eye out for freedom, and squash it — for that liberty promotes inequity and is dangerous to those with a cookie-cutter mentality. Social justice isn’t true justice. It’s a modified form to be used to promote the ideals of big government and generosity ... with other people’s money. Social justice is the enabler of phrases like “you didn’t build that,” the license to tax and regulate from cradle to grave (literally), and the perversion of justice that runs contrary to free market ideals. Like I said before, we like to adapt things to suit our needs. In that spirit, I have adapted a quote from Barry Goldwater that I think appropriately fits: Let our justice, so focused and so dedicated, not be made fuzzy and futile by unthinking and stupid labels.

Dylan is a freshman in Business. He can be reached at dhoyer2@dailyillini.com.

For economic recovery, US should take note of the University’s successes JOHN BUYSSE

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recovery. University leadership recognized that maintaining financial stability would require painful sacrifices from all parties but remained confident that these sacrifices would pay off in the long run. Students and their families have felt the effects of the University’s path to stability through hikes in tuition and fees. Faculty, staff and other employees have felt the economic recovery through furloughs and delayed pay hikes. Everyone has felt the effects through cuts to academic programs that have resulted in faculty departures, larger class sizes and an arguably diminished academic experience. All of that said, this campus finds itself on a better path than it faced two years ago. By choosing to control its own destiny and rip the BandAid off through mutual sacrifice, the University has allowed for longterm success. A sign of this brighter future came when some faculty members received a merit-based, 2.5 percent raise this fall. President Obama, Mr. Boehner and the rest of Capitol Hill should take note of what has been accomplished on this campus and see that the world will not end if they choose to do the right thing and agree to bipartisan sacrifice. Through sacrifice, the University has stayed true to the words etched into the Alma Mater: “To thy happy children of the future, those of the past send greetings.” It’s time for the U.S. government to send our country a similar message.

hen physicians discuss the use of mammograms in detecting the early stages of breast cancer, most of them are uncertain about it. Many can’t say for sure if mammography is in fact preventing women from seeing aggressive, late stage breast cancer, especially in light of recent research on the effectiveness of the test. These studies, like the ones published in The New England Journal of Medicine, conclude that the test does not screen out advanced breast cancers well enough to warrant annual testing for all women beginning at the age of 40. Because of these studies, the issue of contention has resurfaced at the forefront of medical forums many times in recent years, and several physicians are ready to rule out its use. The women of the general public may be excited to hear that mammograms may not be as worthwhile a test as once was thought, especially considering how they are well-known for being painful. But the American public should not be so quick to turn away annual mammograms as a screening measure. The scientific community’s knowledge about breast cancer has progressed considerably since the days of yore; what was once a surekiller can now be very treatable. And yes, women even lead very fruitful, high-quality lives postbreast cancer. But this doesn’t mean the technologies involved in the cancer’s detection have been made as noninvasive as possible. And no, it does not mean the mammogram is yet obsolete. Dr. Partha Ray, a surgical oncologist at Carle Foundation Hospital and assistant professor with the University’s College of Medicine, said the many public health statements that highlight the successes and woes of mammography have been based on computer-generated analyses, not trials. By studying the viability of the mammogram via computer-based analyses, the results would reasonably conclude that a large majority of women getting mammograms ended up not discovering anything. Additionally, these studies conclude that the test would trigger some kind of treatment, such as chemotherapy, when the patient does not have cancer. “We know that about screening tests in general — that (mammograms) are not intended to be sensitive and specific, but that they’re meant to be screening tests,” he said. “Until to date, there is no better screening test than mammography: It’s cheap, it’s accessible and it has made a difference at least in the U.S. at increasing detection rates of breast cancer.” The contention at issue should not be whether mammography is a viable test for breast cancer, but at which age should regular screening be introduced. According to Ray, the current age to begin screening, 40, was a compromise: The risk of cancer increases significantly by 60 years of age, and physicians don’t want to risk earlyforming breast cancers, which are often more aggressive if you miss the opportunity to detect it. And still, there are a considerable number of cases that are seen before 40. So why not sooner? “There is an anatomic answer as to why we don’t screen sooner, and it has to do with breast density,” Ray said. “When you’re younger, your breast tissue is so dense, that it is difficult to decipher what you’re looking at. So you’re going to get false positives all of the time.” Today, we still lack another test that works more reliably than mammography. The most work is being done in the field of biomarker screen tests. If one were to exist, though, mammography would still not become obsolete, Ray said, but its use may be curtailed, except for only high-risk individuals. So before people go off on the use of mammograms today, consider the significant impact it’s had in the United States alone. The rate of late-stage breast cancers has decreased 8 percent in three decades due to annual screening alone. The next step is to look toward other, more effective screening methods, not nixing the use of an already existing one.

many ways, the University is a microcosm of the United States. This campus is made up of a diverse body of people representing just about every race, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. On top of that, it is a land ruled by organized government including a president, chancellor, board of trustees and even a student legislative body. And, like the United States, this great University has faced a fiscal disaster in recent years. However, the similarities stop when it comes to how each entity has handled the possibility of financial ruin. The United States government finds itself in heated talks on how to deal with the fast-approaching “fiscal cliff.” This cliff is the result of the Budget Control Act of 2011 and would raise the tax rates of all Americans and enact sizable budget cuts to the military and domestic programs. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party continue to push the agenda he successfully campaigned on, which includes raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans, extending the Bush-era tax cuts on middle class families and limiting cuts to domestic programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The majority of Republicans, led in the talks by Speaker John Boehner, remain insistent that raising taxes on wealthy Americans equates to raising taxes on the coun-

try’s “main job creators.” Their counter-offer has included limiting tax deductions and other loopholes in the current tax code while also slashing government spending on “entitlement” programs. The showdown is bizarrely reminiscent of the debt-ceiling debate that dominated headlines during the summer of 2011. Oddly enough, this showdown is only occurring because the two sides were unable to agree upon a grand bargain during that time and passed the Budget Control Act to serve as a temporary Band-Aid. Once again, it appears that the government is electing to slowly peel off this Band-Aid in an unnecessarily painful, drawn-out process that will likely lead to another short-term fix. This great University, on the other hand, made the choice a few years ago to deal with its fiscal crisis head on by staying true to one of its guiding values to “strive to control its own destiny.” Although the financial situations of both the country and the University can be directly related to poor economic conditions, the U.S. government, by nature, has more control over its fiscal situation as it sets all spending and revenues for itself. The University, on the other hand, is a state-sponsored institution and has typically relied largely on state money to supplement tuition revenue and other grants. Currently, though, the state only provides the University with 20 percent of its operating budget and owes this campus $325 million in unpaid vouchers as of September 2012, FY 2013. Fortunately, the state’s financial problems did not impede the University’s ability to forge a path to

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Catching up with the Clauses BY KAYLA BURNS STAFF WRITER

Depending on whom you ask — or, more precisely, what age you ask — Santa Claus can represent a variety of things. For young children, he’s one of their favorite people this time of year. A man they spend their nights dreaming about in anticipation of his arrival sometime between late at night on Dec. 24 and early in the morning on Dec. 25. For those who have outgrown their Santa stage, he’s a man portrayed in decorations and media that remind them of their younger years. At the Market Place Mall in Champaign, people of all ages can come and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve during the mall’s extended holiday hours. At the mall, Mr. and Mrs. Claus have encountered guests ranging from a 5-day-old baby to a 93-year-old woman to families with as many as 19 members, to whole sports teams. Since Champaign’s Santa has an authentic white beard, he lets children who are on the edge of becoming a nonbeliever pull on it to see that it is real. When the child walks up, either elf Evie or Mrs. Claus gets the child’s name and wish list through conversation and then discreetly writes it down so that only Santa can see it. Children’s wish lists range from typical toys to the more unusual requests. This season, Santa has had a boy ask for an ostrich, Evie said. There was also a girl who was about seven who asked for her own personal microwave for her room so she didn’t have to share. As for what else takes place during their time at the mall, Santa and Mrs. Claus dished out the inside scoop to The Daily Illini.

The Daily Illini: What is most rewarding about being Santa Claus?

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Santa smiles for the camera at Market Place Mall on Tuesday. Santa and Mrs. Claus recently chatted with The Daily Illini.

Santa: Seeing the smiles and

the child’s parents’ faces as they watch their child light up after visiting me. I love watching people leave having picked up the Christmas spirit.

DI: What would you say the average age of a child visiting would be? Santa: Around 4-5 years old. DI: What are some of the most unique requests that you have gotten? Mrs. Claus: One little girl

requested an RV. We assumed it would be one for her Barbies or something along those lines, so Santa asked, “Would you like a pink one for your dolls?” The young girl replied, “No! A real one, so I can go RV-ing with my grandpa!” Santa: Most of the requests we have gotten are for generic things like “presents” or “toys,” yet sometimes the request can get pretty sad. One little girl’s only request was a quilt for her bed, while another little boy whose parents were estranged said his only wish was to see his mom. Mrs. Claus: It’s also heart-

breaking when children who have been separated due to foster care or other reasons ask for their siblings back. In cases like those, Santa can only respond, “We’ll see what we can do.” When those children leave, all we can do is pray for them.

DI: Do kids ever bring you cookies? Santa: So far, no cookies! Mrs. Claus: Many children

bring in lists for Santa, and some go as far as to print out the items they are hoping for along with a list of prices and places Santa can find their gifts at. One little girl who was about three years old insisted on giving Santa her pacifier as a gift.

DI: Do kids ever ask you about the naughty and nice list? Santa: Not so much the chil-

Cautionary tales about gift giving to your better half STAFF WRITER

As the holiday season approaches, stress levels rise while trying to decide what to buy for a significant other. Picking out a gift for a main squeeze can be nerve-wracking, whether you have been dating for a month or a year. Zarana Bhagat, senior in LAS, can relate to the panic. “It is hard picking out gifts sometimes,” Bhagat said. “You know them, but you are still unsure of what they would like and what they wouldn’t like. It is scary.” It is important to first figure out what is too much or too little. It can make someone uncomfortable if the gift they receive is too serious for the relationship at the time. Rachel Williamson, sophomore in LAS, gave a cautionary tale. During high school, William-

son received an extravagant gift from her former boyfriend of two months at the time. “He took me to a ridge with a river below that had a canoe in it with 100 candles that said ‘I love you,’” Williamson said. “He then went to a tree and grabbed a bucket out of it and my present was in it. He got me a necklace.” Grand gestures like this can make people uncomfortable. Surprises can too. Sometimes making a gift a surprise doesn’t go according to plan. This was the case for Anthony Garlisi, senior in Engineering, when he bought a pair of earrings for a previous girlfriend. He placed the earrings on a stuffed animal’s ears to present to his significant other. “I gave her the stuffed animal and she was like ‘Oh this is it?’” Garlisi said. “She was on the verge of getting rid of the stuffed animal ... She finally saw the ear-

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dren as their parents. Sometimes parents will ask me if I’m sure their child is on the nice list. I always reply that I grade on a curve.

Kayla can be reached at kcburns3@ dailyillini.com.

Stressed about picking out a present for your significant other? BY HALEY JONES

rings and her attitude changed 180.” Garlisi learned the lesson that sometimes being straightforward is the best option. You know your girlfriend or boyfriend best, so if they like surprises, go for it. If not, steer clear. Garlisi said planning ahead for a gift can help reduce nerves when at the store shopping for it. He recommended planning a month before. “I have been dating my girlfriend for a year and a half and I’ve been looking into getting her a gift for the past two weeks,” Garlisi said. Talking with your significant other about price limits on gifts can help with getting and receiving presents that fit the seriousness of the relationship. “Setting up a price range is a good idea,” Garlisi said. “It might be a little awkward at first but it alleviates a lot of the nervousness.” If all else fails, a well thoughtout date is always a good alternative to a present.

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Three ideas to ponder in receiving a bad gift ABI-AKAR REEMA Staff writer

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ou’re not sure what to say as you look down at that strange-colored scarf or those awkwardly shaped earrings (your ears aren’t even pierced). You settle for a sympathetic smile, look up, and say optimistically, “Well I certainly don’t already have something like this.” It’s happened to everyone. You receive a bad gift from a wellmeaning person you care about. There’s not much you can do other than keep it in storage and forget about it, leaving it in the depths of an attic or basement. If you are truly committed to making the gift-giver happy, you can unearth the infamous thing and display it only during their visit. They may say something along the lines of, “Oh, I remember when I gave you that,” or “Wow, you still have that thing! I knew you’d like it.” In which case, you’d be forced to repeat the uncomfortable smile-andambiguous-agreement system from before. So you’re stuck with a bad gift. What now? First, whatever you do, do not automatically judge the gift-giver based solely on their gift-giving skills (or, in this case, lack thereof). This is an

important step. Recognize that there are plenty of nice, wellintentioned people who simply are not blessed with the inherent ability to give the perfect present. Resist the urge to think any less of the person, even though you now own season two of “Grey’s Anatomy” despite your hatred for Patrick Dempsey. The second step is realization. If someone gave you a gift that you reacted positively to (although you hated it), then how many times has the situation been reversed? For all you know, you could be a chronic bad gift-giver. Perhaps you end up giving someone a gift that is just as off-key as that tragically ugly stuffed panda you got a few years ago. Think long and hard about what you end up choosing. If you’d like to take the safe route, you could always just ask the person what they want. While this is certainly acceptable, it eliminates the element of surprise that could add to the festive experience. If you know that this person is especially fond of surprises, you may want to try another method. A secondary source may be your best bet. If you have something in mind that you’re unsure they would like, you could always talk to a friend of theirs. Of course, there is always potential for miscommunication — maybe the person you ask is also unaware of the subject’s aversion to Patrick Dempsey, in which case, you’re on your own, pal. At least you tried.

Finally, step three lasts the longest, but it could be the most important step: experimentation. If you’ve known this person for an extended period of time, you may grow to recognize his or her likes and dislikes, understanding lifestyle choices and daily routines. If the person is nice enough, he or she may tell you politely that no, they simply can’t accept this pet chinchilla because they are deathly allergic to furry creatures. (Side note: I can’t think of many people who would readily give a chinchilla, but I’m simply offering up an extreme example. And, for the record, if someone gave me a chinchilla, I would be overjoyed.) Although there are several precautions that one can take to prevent the giving of an unappreciated gift, it is often left up in the air. It’s difficult to know what someone would like, and it’s rarely easy to pinpoint their personality with a physical object. To all you bad gift-givers out there, you’ve got to hang in there. If the person truly cares about you, they will still value the effort you put into their unfortunately off-base present. Still, if you’re unsure they’ll like that giant cardboard cutout of Heath Ledger as the Joker, think about your decision a bit more. It may be destined for a dusty attic if you don’t plan carefully enough.

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BY SARAH SOENKE

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etting into the spirit of giving doesn’t have to break the bank this holiday season. Shopping on a budget can go a lot farther when you ditch the storemade products for a few raw materials and a little hard work. Homemade gifts give a personalized touch to the holidays and carry a sentimental value greater than commercial goods. Pinterest and other craft blogs offer hundreds of ideas that are sure to please anyone on your holiday shopping list. For those unsure of what to make, here are four affordable, easy-to-make gifts that can be modified to those specifically in mind.

1. Antique button earrings Women always appreciate jewelry, and homemade jewelry will guarantee that it’s unique. In less than 15 minutes, you can make a pair of earrings for less than a third of the retail price. Most hobby stores offer a wide range of buttons to choose from, priced 25 cents and up. If they come with backs,

those can be simply removed and smoothed over with clippers. You can purchase earring posts at the same store, usually under $2. They then can be glued to the back of the buttons with super glue. Source: http://pierogipicnic.com/

2. Tablet/Laptop sleeve A protective sleeve is essential for any new iPad, Kindle or laptop lover, but store-bought isn’t the only option. A personalized sleeve can be more valuable than a generic Incase. For this D.I.Y. gift, you need two feet of both felt and cotton fabric, a needle and thread. The Cottage Home blog (thecottagehome.blogspot.com) gives detailed instructions on how to sew the sleeve together. While it will probably take you a good hour or two, this gift is sure to impress a loved one of any age or gender. Source: http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com /

3. Old sweater made into mittens One of the cheapest options for most college

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students is to make use of an old, never-worn sweater. With only needle and thread, a beautiful pair of mittens or gloves can be made in less than 30 minutes. It’s as simple as it seems — just draw the outline of a hand into the sweater (giving an extra two inches or so), cut out the pattern on both sides and sew them together. Source: http://mossymossy.com/

4. Holiday button magnets Holiday magnets are an idea for smaller gift exchanges or if you need a generic gift for a holiday grab bag. You can fi nd hundreds of patterns on the Internet for any specific holiday, but snowfl akes or something seasonal always works. Half round, clear marbles and round adhesive magnets are available at hobby stores for less than $5. Print out the chosen designs for each magnet, stick the magnets to each picture and glue the picture to the fl at side of the marble. Source: http://brixtonlife.blogspot.com/

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Illinois defeats Norfolk State, moves to 11-0 The 10-point margin of victory was not indicative of the backand-forth nature of the game, with the outcome was largely in doubt until Illinois center Nnanna Egwu hit two free throws with 31 seconds to go to put his team up eight points. Until those converted free throws, Illinois clung to miniscule leads in the second half that were often shortened by a heady Norfolk State team that had length and returning talent from the squad that upset Missouri in the NCAA tournament last season. The most tedious stretch of basketball came after a jumper from Norfolk State guard Jamel Fuentes with 6 minutes, 3 seconds remaining that cut the Illini

BY THOMAS BRUCH STAFF WRITER

In its debut as the No. 10 team in college basketball, the Illinois men’s basketball team (110) looked far from an elite team and churned out a performance that ranked among its worst of the season. The same team that controlled the game for much of the second half against then-No. 10-ranked Gonzaga simply could not put away Norfolk State in the second half Tuesday night at Assembly Hall, sneaking out to a 64-54 win to remain undefeated on the season. “We just came out flat,” senior guard D.J. Richardson said. “You can’t really say too much about it. We’ve got to do a better job. The seniors take the responsibility as well.”

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OF THE WEEK Brandon Paul

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35-point performance at Gonzaga earns the senior Big Ten, National honors as NBA prospects rise BY THOMAS BRUCH STAFF WRITER

Editor’s note: The Daily Illini sports desk sits down Sunday nights and decides which Illinois athlete or coach is our Illini of the Week. Student-athletes and coaches are evaluated by individual performance and contribution to team success.

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Illinois’ Brandon Paul shoots the ball against Norfolk State at Assembly Hall on Tuesday. Paul had 14 points in the 64-54 Illini victory.

e’s in a foreign place, a basketball court in Spokane, Wash. He’s the leading scorer and one of the captains of an emergent team on the college basketball scene. The analysts aren’t in his corner; they’ve picked his team to lose against the home squad, then No. 10 Gonzaga. He’s standing in the corner behind the 3-point arc early in the first half with his team already facing a substantial deficit. He catches the basketball whizzing toward his corner as a group of 1,200 rowdy students, who have relentlessly heckled him and his teammates on Twitter in the approaching days before the game, yell behind him. He gathers himself, releasing the ball in rhythm despite a defender’s hand squarely in his face. Swish. He’s Brandon Paul, and he’s not quite done scoring yet. That first 3-pointer from Paul on Saturday night marked the first points of an offensive masterpiece that carried the newly No. 10-ranked Illinois men’s basketball team to a 85-74 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Masterpiece isn’t a dose of

hyperbole. Paul finished with 35 Honorable mentions points on 10-for-16 field goals, Karisma Penn (women’s basketball) — The senior forward’s 5-for-9 from 3-point range and 21-point, nine-rebound performance was instrumental in Illinois’ 10-for-11 from the free-throw win against Memphis on Sunday. line. The production came from Jacob Matysiak (hockey) — The junior forward scored his first two everywhere: the 3-ball, the fast goals of his career, leading the team to a weekend sweep over break, dribble drives and the rival Indiana. skilled lay-ins around tall centers. If it seemed like he was unguardable at times, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few would nod team’s slump. “I wanted to get to the freeIllinois’ undefeated record this throw line at least eight times. and agree. “We just did not have a guy season has Paul’s fi ngerprints That was my goal for that game,” that could guard him one-on- all over it. Instead of erratic Paul said. “I did that.” one,” Few said after the game. “I descision-making and silly shot The early deficit in a hostile thought he looked exceptional. He selection, Paul has provided a environment did little to waver looked like a high-level NBA guy.” steadying force to a team under the senior’s game plan. Paul said Paul has been prone to offen- a new head coach and averaged he felt no pressure to hurry, ralsive outbursts before. He record- 19.5 points per game while tak- lying his teammates around the ed a couple ing on some of idea that the averages would sure20-point games the point guard ly start to tilt in the Illini’s favor. duties. Rarely do “We knew that they made their his freshman year, and last seathose points feel run,” Paul said. “It was halfway son he amassed forced, and often through the fi rst half and we they arrive at weren’t playing that well, and we a career-high critical junctures were only down by five points. We 43 points in a in the game. knew that once our shots started win against No. The steadying falling and we started playing our 5 Ohio State at Assembly Hall. nature of Paul’s basketball that it was going to be Despite the play was seen in a different game.” Spokane on SatOnce Paul buried Gonzaga tra nscendent urday with his late in the game, his candidacy per for m a nc e team down ear- as a national player of the year in which Paul launched 3-pointly. After the first began to rush forward. A Granters that appeared 3-pointer, Paul land writer said “it was the best BRANDON PAUL, destined to sink missed his next individual performance by anysenior guard in, there wasn’t three shots that one, at any school” so far this seamuch talk about he deemed “wide- son. Paul was then named Big Ten Paul by the end of the season. Or open.” Recognizing his lukewarm Player of the Week as well as the the Illini, for that matter. That’s start, Paul, instead, insisted on Oscar Robertson National Player what losing 12 out of the last taking it to the basket, using of the Week. 14 games will garner, and Paul the pick-and-roll to blow by misplayed erratically amidst his matched defenders. See IOTW, Page 2B

“I wanted to get to the free-throw line at least eight times. That was my goal for that game, I did that.”

Women’s basketball returns home to host winless Oregon shaky with a 75-56 loss against Texas Tech (7-1) but ended in an After a week of road trips, hos- impressive 73-65 victory at Memtile environments and tough com- phis (3-5). petition, the Illini women’s bas“They were tough teams,” ketball team is just happy to be junior forward Kersten Magrum said. “They both played very home. Illinois (5-4) will play at hard, very aggressive, but I think Assembly Hall for four consec- we learned a lot about ourselves utive games, and learned how to retaliate that beginning with a contest against aggression and Oregon (0-7) on just built on our Wednesday. ‘Buzz’ defense, With final our man-to Illinois Oregon man defense. It exams start(5-4) (0-7) really helped us ing this week, grow because junior guard Wednesday, 7 p.m. they were realAmber Moore Assembly Hall ly tough teams.” said staying in The Illini are Champaign is The Ducks feature a similar fastessential. trying to win paced offense under former NBA “It’s very benconsecutive coach Paul Westhead. eficial,” Moore games for the said. “We have a fi rst time since lot of fi nals coming up and we Nov. 23, when they face the have to focus on those and being Ducks. Oregon has had to deal with a rash of injuries and sethome helps us a lot.” The Illini are coming off a backs and are winless on the stretch of away games that began season. BY MICHAEL WONSOVER STAFF WRITER

Sophomore guard Amanda Delgado , third on the team with 12.7 points per game, missed Oregon’s last game against Nevada and will sit out Wednesday’s contest due to a knee injury. Senior guard Laura Stanulis and sophomore guard Lexi Petersen are both out for the season with injuries, while three other rotation players for the Ducks — Ariel Thomas, Deanna Weaver and Janitah Iamaleava — have combined to play one game this season. If injuries weren’t enough, Liz Brenner has yet to join the team because she is still competing with the Oregon volleyball team in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament. The lack of players have given Oregon head coach Paul Westhead one of his toughest coaching jobs to date. Westhead has coached the Ducks since 2009 but has been all over the map during his career. He is the only coach in history to win an NBA championship and an WNBA championship, as he did so with the Los Ange-

les Lakers in 1980 and the Phoenix Mercury in 2007. Despite the titles, he is arguably best known for his coaching stint with Loyola Marymount’s men’s baskteball team. Westhead led the Lions to the Elite Eight in 1990, overcoming the death of star forward Hank Gathers. Westhead is also famous for his style of play, called the “System.” His scheme encourages run-andgun, fast-paced offense. Every stop Westhead has made features a high-powered offense. His 1990 Loyola Marymount team set the NCAA record in points per game with 122.4. In comparison, Indiana’s men’s team leads the nation in scoring this season with 89.1 points per game. “It will be kind of fun to watch them and talk to him,” Bollant said. “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s been in the NBA, he’s coached in the WNBA. He’s had a lot of success everywhere he’s been. Kind of a coaching legBRENTON TSE THE DAILY ILLINI

See WOMEN’S, Page 2B Illinois’ Kersten Magrum (44) grabs the ball Dec. 1 against Colorado.

Fabbrini, Rooney switch from players to coaches for Illini hockey BY STEPHEN BOURBON STAFF WRITER

Last year, the coaching staff was much different for the Illinois hockey team. Legendary coach Chad Cassel was in charge, while Dan Rooney and Chris Peter were players on the team. Fast forward one year. Cassel retires, giving the position to former Illini player Nick Fabbrini. Rooney and Peter, both in their last years of eligibility in 201112, made the jump from pads and gloves to suits and ties to be assistants on the staff. The coaches happened to come together opposite of general practice, with the assistants seeking

out the head coach instead of vice versa. Rooney called Fabbrini this past summer when he heard the new coach was in need of assistants. “I heard that Fabbrini didn’t have an assistant coach and was looking for help,” Rooney said. “I wanted to stay involved with the team and the program as much as possible.” Fabbrini’s foray into coaching started in 2009, when he was an assistant under Cassel, while finishing up his degree. Both Rooney and Peter are in the same situation as Fabbrini was, and both decided to stick around the program to help the new coach fi nd his footing.

“(Fabbrini) said having me coach would be a huge help,” Peter said. “I said, ‘I’d love to help out the team.’” Although not by design, the staff turned out to be balanced with each coach’s area of expertise. Fabbrini was a forward in his playing days from 2004-08, while Peter was a defenseman and Rooney was a goaltender. “Initially, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a defenseman as (an assistant) coach,” Fabbrini said. “It’s really nice that it worked out that way with (Peter). And the goalies thing is nice too. ... (Rooney) knows a lot of stuff that I have no idea about.” While both have experience

running goaltender camps, Rooney and Peter have had to adjust to the transition from player to coach. Both had pre-existing relationships with others players on the team. But that doesn’t mean they treat those players any differently. “I do demand the same amount of respect from a freshman player as I do from a player I played with the year prior,” Peter said. The trio, despite having limited experience in the coaching field, has navigated Illini hockey back to a top-10 ranking after a disappointing 2011 campaign. With a 14-7-2 record, and a No. 8 ACHA ranking, Fabbrini is looking for the hat trick: his third national

championship, as he won two as a player. Despite the success, the staff could go through even more change in the near future. Peter is graduating at the end of this semester and has a job “lined up” in sales when he returns home to Chicago. In addition, Peter needs surgery on a torn labrum and rotator cuff, a lasting memory from his playing days with Illinois. Rooney will graduate at the end of the year, and he said he “hasn’t even thought about” plans for next season. With aspirations to rise in the coaching ranks himself — he currently coaches an AA bantam-level hockey team —

Rooney is taking a wait-and-see approach in finding a job in the coaching world. With a potential void on his future staff, the natural idea would be to look at the current roster for recruits. As for players who could potentially make a similar jump from player to coach, Fabbrini might have to look outside the program. “We’ve got a lot of doctors and lawyers on the team,” Fabbrini said. “If anything, we might have too smart of a team to have any hockey coaches.”

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FROM PAGE 1B end, I have a lot of respect for him.” Although both teams play fast, the Illini have had more success in a quick style of play than the Ducks this season. Illinois is averaging 73.6 points per game, which ranks second in the Big Ten and 28th in the country, while shooting 41.1 percent from the floor. Oregon, meanwhile, averages 70 points per game on 34.3 percent shooting. Oregon also allows a whopping 82.7 points per game compared with the Illini’s 70.3. The biggest difference in the two fast-paced systems is the Buzz defense. Magrum said the increase in the use of the 2-1-2 fullcourt press as of late has improved the Illini’s overall defense. “It was good, I learned a lot from doing it,” Magrum said of playing the Buzz defense extensively against Memphis. “I really think I was able to incorporate stuff they’ve been teaching me in practice. It really helped my confidence, just being in that position.” Magrum also attributed the success to communication, which has been a weakness at times for the Illini this season. “I think everybody is really sprinting to their positions. When people are in position, ready to go, it really helps us a lot,” Magrum said. Despite Oregon’s winless record, Bollant doesn’t expect his team to take the Ducks lightly after its 77-74 loss in Eugene, Ore., last season. “They got beat last year at Oregon so it’s pretty hard to overlook a team that beat you last year,” Bollant said. “(Our team) has respect for them coming in. They play really quickly, they shoot the ball quickly, they’ll make a lot of threes. I told them last year ‘they made 11 threes against you last year, so you better be ready to go.’” Illinois’ leading scorer in that game was Magrum, who finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds. “Just being aggressive, attacking the boards, attacking the basket,” Magrum said of her performance last year. “With more reps in practice, coming off the shoulder injury, I really hope this turns out to be a good game for me and our team.” Moore, who scored 22 in last year’s contest, said she hasn’t forgot about the outcome. “We were down like 16 at half and we came back and made it a game,” Moore said. “It’s in the back of our minds, we’re ready to play.” Oregon’s most pivotal player in this season’s matchup wasn’t even on the team last year; freshman forward Jillian Alleyne leads the nation in rebounding at 15.3 boards per game while leading the team in scoring with 14.9 points per game. Magrum said she expects this matchup between the System and the Buzz to be exciting. “We run very, very similar systems,” Magrum said. “It will be really quick and really fast. Both teams have to worry about not being sloppy when they get tired because it’s gonna be upand-down the entire time. I think it should be a really good game, really exciting. Probably pretty high scoring.”

Michael can be reached at wonsovr2@dailyillini.com and @m_dubb.

Consider a coach pacing the fantasy sidelines JACK CASSIDY Fantasy doctor

Fantasy playoffs are in full swing. If you’re still playing, how did you get there? That question can be answered in any number of ways, especially considering the variety of league setups floating about in the fantasy world. Some leagues roll with two-quarterback rosters. I don’t know the ins and outs of this style of play, but I’m guessing two good quarterbacks can flood the scoring system pretty thoroughly. “I started Tom Brady and RGIII and no running backs this week. I won.” Some leagues are PPR, or “point per reception” to you purists. You catch a pass, you earn a point. Simple enough. And in the pass-happy NFL, these forwardthinking leagues are ahead of the curve. If PPR leagues were all the rage seven years ago, T.J. Houshmandzadeh would have several statues erected in his name. But as it is, he and his mangy locks are forgotten. Such is life.

And lest we forget about the greatest roster spot of all: head coaches. Congratulations to you if you participate in a league that forces you to start a coach each week. The idea takes fantasy to another level, and that level is brilliance. Who are you drafting in round three, Greg Jennings or Bill Belichick? Should you grab your tight end now, pass on Jim Harbaugh and hope to get Chan Gailey late? And trades! Jason Garrett for a low-end running back, Mike Tomlin for a middling receiver, Andy Reid for nothing. I don’t know exactly how the scoring works, nor do I want to know. I’d like to imagine it involves successful challenges and pregame pep talks. The more mystery, the more illusions, and right now I’m imagining Mike Shanahan marching up and down the fantasy sidelines after a grueling fantasy week of fantasy practices, coaching a fantasy team in its Week 15 fantasy matchup. Don’t take that away from me. There’s another sect of fantasy leagues as well — those that allow you to use the waiver wire in playoff time. If that’s you, here’s some advice. Montell Owens (running back,

MEN’S FROM PAGE 1B lead to three. Neither team scored for the next three minutes until Richardson was fouled and subsequently made two free throws with 2:59 left to stake Illinois a 54-49 lead. Clutch, but sporadic, free-throw shooting from Illinois decided the margin. Senior guard Brandon Paul paced the Illini in scoring once again, tallying 14 points on a subpar 30-percent shooting. Richardson totaled 11 points, seven of which came after he briefly left the game for an apparent shoulder injury in the first half. Illinois’ uneven performances in home games this season has become an ugly trend that was certainly not reversed Tuesday night. Pinpointing Illinois’ deficiencies against Norfolk State boil down to shooting percentages. Illinois shot at a 35 field goal percentage and only made six 3-pointers out of the 23 the team attempted — its fewest number of 3-pointers in a game this season. “We wanted to run them off the

Jaguars, 8.8 percent owned in ESPN leagues) — Maurice Jones-Drew is hurt and not expected to return, leaving Owens as the featured back on a team that starts Chad Henne at quarterback. What a gig. Last week, he rushed only 14 times but averaged more than 5 yards per carry, tallying 91 total and a touchdown. This week against the Dolphins, Owens should get more carries, hopefully equating to more yards and more scores. And although fantasy never works out logically like that, Owens is still a worthwhile pickup. Danario Alexander (wide receiver, Chargers, 27.2 percent owned) — Alexander was the obvious waiverwire pickup four weeks ago. The fact that more than 70 percent of leagues still have him unclaimed is flustering to say the least. Here are his numbers over the past five weeks: 99 yards per game, five total touchdowns. Here is what Chargers fans say when Philip Rivers drops back to pass: “Oh, no (looking around nervously). Uhhh, throw it to Danario!” Snag Alexander and start him.

Jack is a senior in LAS. He can be reached at cassidy8@dailyillini.com. Follow him on Twitter @JCassidy10.

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) goes up to make a touchdown catch in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The fantasy doctor recommends picking up Alexander.

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3-point line,” Norfolk State head Forcing 14 turnovers is Groce’s goal coach Anthony Evans said. “They did for every game, and Illinois gave up its hit some, but we wanted to make them lowest point total on defense for the get to the basket and take jump shots.” season. Groce said he was largely unconStill, Groce always mentions that cerned with players won’t the shooting be fooled when they percentages, as he always don’t play well, and Paul encourages his players to vocally reitertake shots if ated that senthey’re qualtiment after T u e s d ay ’s ity attempts. game. Instead, he “We should highlighted have an easthe grittier statistics that ier time at helped his home than we should away, team gut out the victory. but it hasn’t JOHN GROCE, “If you been that head coach had told me way,” Paul coming into said. “Not to tonight before the game started that take anything away from Norfolk State, (Norfolk State would) shoot 38 from but we kind of played down to our comthe field and 26 from three and we’d petition today.” force 14 turnovers and be plus-seven on rebounding, I’d have taken it and Thomas can be reached at bruch2@ dailyilran just like that,” Groce said. lini.com and @ThomasBruch.

FROM PAGE 1B Illinois men’s basketball head coach John Groce said all of the accolades were deserved, but Paul merely shrugged off the mere mention of them. “I’m just going to play and win as much games as possible,” Paul said. “If those individual goals come, that’s going to be good. As long as I can look back on our season and feel like it’s a good season, that’s good with me.” Paul is going to have fun winning as much games a possible, too. The endearing image after the game was a jubilant Paul, flashing the “call me” hand signal, apparently to the heartbroken Gonzaga student section. In reality, Paul had spotted a group of girls holding a sign that read: “All I want for Christmas is BP3.” If Paul keeps his steady season up, he’ll be getting calls from NBA general managers in addition to admiring fans.

“If you had told me coming into tonight before the game started that (Norfolk State would) shoot 38 from the field and 26 from three and we’d force 14 turnovers and be plus-seven on rebounding, I’d have taken it and ran just like that.”

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Injured calf will sideline Gould until next season Chicago signs Mare to 1-year contract

Dec. 12, 2012, named Aaron Rodgers Day

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago kicker Robbie Gould will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left calf, another blow to the stumbling Bears with a big NFC North showdown coming up Sunday against the Packers. The Bears placed Gould on injured reserve Tuesday and signed veteran kicker Olindo Mare to a one-year contract. They also placed cornerback Sherrick McManis (knee) and safety Craig Steltz (chest) on IR while signing linebacker Jerry Franklin to a two-year deal, elevating receiver Joe Anderson from the practice squad and waiving offensive lineman Andre Gurode. Gould strained his left calf in warm-ups before Sunday’s loss at Minnesota, and punter Adam Podlesh handled kickoffs in his place. Gould kicked the extra point after both of Chicago’s touchdowns and tried on onside kick late in the game. But when the Bears reached the Vikings 35-yard line late in the first quarter, Podlesh came out to punt. Chicago has been hit hard by injuries lately and dropped four of five after a 7-1 start. The Bears (8-5) now trail Green Bay by a game in the division heading into their matchup at Soldier Field on Sunday, and now they’ll be without one of the most accurate kickers in league history. Gould, who ranks fourth alltime in the NFL at 85.6 percent on field goals, converted 21 of 25 this season. He also extended his streak of attempts from 50 yards or more without a miss to 10 dating back to 2010, one shy of Tony Zendejas’ league record. Chicago will now go with Mare, a 15-year veteran and career 81.2 percent kicker. He was with Carolina last year and was let go after getting beat out by Justin Medlock in the preseason. Other than returner Devin Hester’s recent concussion, the special teams had been largely unscathed. That changed with the injuries to Gould, McManis and Steltz.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — To most people, Wednesday will just be a quirky date: Dec. 12, 2012, or 12-12-12. But to Packers fans, the number 12 carries special meaning. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wears No. 12. So earlier this year the state Legislature designated the day Aaron Rodgers Day in honor of the Super Bowl winner and last year’s MVP. Some public and private businesses are encouraging their employees to wear Rodgers jerseys Wednesday. Others are encouraging $12 donations to the MACC Fund charity. A Green Bay mall is offering special deals, including $20 Aaron Rodgers T-shirts for $12. Rodgers has said he prefers to deflect personal attention to his team, but he was honored by the proclamation. Rodgers’ predecessor wore No. 4. However, the state Legislature never named April 4, 2004 Brett Favre Day.

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CHARLES REX ARBOGAST THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould (9) watches his game-tying, 46-yard field field goal against the Seattle Seahawks to send the game into overtime in the final minute of play in Chicago on Dec. 2. Gould will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left calf.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs with the ball Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. Dec. 12, 2012, was named Aaron Rodgers Day in Wisconsin.

New Orleans Saints’ bounty penalties rescinded by Tagliabue BY BRETT MARTEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW ORLEANS — In a sharp rebuke to his successor’s handling of the NFL’s bounty investigation, former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturned the suspensions of four current and former New Orleans Saints players in a case that has preoccupied the league for almost a year. Tagliabue, who was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell to handle the appeals, still found that three of the players engaged in conduct detrimental to the league. He said they participated in a performance pool that rewarded key plays — including bone-jarring hits — that could merit fines. But he stressed that the team’s coaches were very much involved. The entire case, he said, “has been contaminated by the coaches and others in the Saints’ organization.” The team’s “coaches and managers led a deliberate, unprecedented and effective effort to obstruct the NFL’s investigation,” the ruling said. Tagliabue oversaw a second round of player appeals to the league in connection with the cash-for-hits program run by former defensive coordinator

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Gregg Williams from 2009-2011. The players initially opposed his appointment. Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma had been given a fullseason suspension, while defensive end Will Smith, Cleveland linebacker Scott Fujita and free agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove each received shorter suspensions. Tagliabue cleared Fujita of conduct detrimental to the league. “I affirm Commissioner Goodell’s factual findings as to the four players. I conclude that Hargrove, Smith and Vilma — but not Fujita — engaged in ‘conduct detrimental to the integrity of, and public confidence in, the game of professional football,’” the ruling said. “However, for the reasons set forth in this decision, I now vacate all discipline to be imposed upon these players. Although I vacate all suspensions, I fully considered but ultimately rejected reducing the suspensions to fines of varying degrees for Hargrove, Smith and Vilma. My affirmation of Commissioner Goodell’s findings could certainly justify the issuance of fines. However ... this entire case has been contaminat-

ed by the coaches and others in the Saints organization,” it said. Saints quarterback Drew Brees offered his thoughts on Twitter: “Congratulations to our players for having the suspensions vacated. Unfortunately, there are some things that can never be taken back.” None of the players sat out any games because of suspensions. They have been allowed to play while appeals are pending, though Fujita is on injured reserve and Hargrove is not with a team. Shortly before the regular season, the initial suspensions were thrown out by an appeals panel created by the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Goodell then reissued them, with some changes, and now those have been dismissed. Now, with the player suspensions overturned, the end could be near for a nearly 10-month dispute over how the NFL handled an investigation that covered three seasons and gathered about 50,000 pages of documents. “We respect Mr. Tagliabue’s decision, which underscores the due process afforded players in NFL disciplinary matters,” the NFL said in a statement.

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This Feb. 4 file photo shows former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue in Indianapolis. Tagliabue overturned the suspensions of four current and former New Orleans Saints players.

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Joe Allan Properties

joeallanproperties.com

217-359-3527

1007 W. Clark, U.

1,2,3

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1BR ,2BR & 3BR with Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D

404 W. High, U.

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East Side of Campus

1003 W. Clark, U.

F !" !" !" """

1BR with Hi Speed Int, near Engr, W/D

201 S. Wright

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Across the street from Beckman

906 W. Clark, U.

F !" !" !" """

Newly Remodeled - 1BR w/ Hi Speed Int, near Engr, W/D

1005 W. Stoughton, U.

1,2

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1BR & 2BR 2BA w/ Hi Speed Int, near Engr,DW, W/D,sec bldg

Klatt Properties

1,2,3,4,5+

F !" !" !" !""Most Utilities Paid

1002 W. Clark, U.

1,2

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Remodeled Units! Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D, sec bldg

204 E. Clark, C.

1,2,3

U "" !" !" !""Most Utilities Paid

203 N. Gregory, U.

1,2

F !" !" !" """

1BR & 2BR Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D in-unit,sec bldg

505 W. Springfield, C.

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204 N. Harvey, U.

1,2

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1BR & 2BR Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D in-unit,sec bldg

409 W. Elm, C.

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1007 W. Main, U.

1,2

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1 BR & 2BR with Hi Spd Int, near Engr, DW,WD, sec bldg

712 W. California, U.

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1008 W. Main, U.

1,2

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1BR & 2BR with HiSpeed Int, Near Engr, DW, W/D, sec bldg

908 W. Stoughton, U.

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2BR with Hi Speed Int, near Engr, W/D, secure building

1004 W. Main, U.

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2BR with High Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D

1010 W. Main, U.

1,2

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1BR & 2BR 2BA with Hi Speed Int, near Eng,DW,W/D,sec bldg

205 S. Sixth, C.

3,4

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808 W. Clark, U.

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1BR with Hi Speed Int, near Engr, W/D

805 S. Locust, C.

2,4

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306 N. Harvey, U

2,3

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101 S. Busey, U.

F "" !" !" !""Paid utilities, large kitchens

1003 W. Main, U.

1,2

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101 E. Daniel, C.

1,2,4

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2,3,4

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808 S. Oak, C.

2,3,4

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102 S. Lincoln, U.

2,3,4

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Balconies, skylights, cathedral ceilings, free internet

605 E. Clark, C.

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Armory House Apartments 2nd and Armory

Bailey Apartments

2,4

www.armoryhouse.com

217-384-4499

B !" !" !" !""Newly remodeled,summer cancellation option,leather furniture

Klatt Properties

Lincoln Place Apts. 305 N. Lincoln, U

MHM Properties

217-367-6626

lincolnplaceapts.net 2,3

217-369-2717

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Laundry, free parking/internet/trash, central air, balconies

217-337-8852

www.baileyapartments.com

217-344-3008

203 S. Fourth, C.

1,2,3,4

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911 W. Springfield, U.

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$525/mo

311 E. Clark, C.

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1010 W. Springfield, U.

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$395 per person

606 E. White, C.

2,3

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111 S. Lincoln, U.

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$765/mo

901 W. Springfield, U.

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$520/mo

Single Family Homes

3,4,5+

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1004 W. Springfield, U.

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$495/mo

3rd and Clark

3,4

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1010 W. Springfield, U.

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$395 per person

Bankier Apartments

www.bankierapts.com

Pfeffer Properties

217-766-5108

Ramshaw Real Estate

217-328-3770

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www.ramshaw.com

1,2,3,4,5+

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www.robsapartments.com

217- 359-6400

Several locations to choose from

217-840-5134

202 E. Green, C.

1,4

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1107 S. Second, C.

1,4

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707 W. Elm, U.

2,3

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508 E. Clark, C

1,2,3,4

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506 E. White, C.

3,4

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408 E. Green, C.

1,2,3

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106 S. Coler, U.

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55 E. Healey, C.

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303 W. Green, C.

1,2,3

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904 W. Stoughton

2,3

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505 S. Fourth, C.

1,2

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1102 W. Stoughton

2,3

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1106 W. Stoughton, U.

1,2

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1004 W. Stoughton

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805 S. Fourth, C.

1,2

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1009 W. Main

1,2

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42 inch flat screen in some units, computer desk and chair

911 S. Locust, C.

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56 1/2 E. Green, C.

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507 W. Church, C.

Ef.

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$365, includes water and one parking

410 E. Green, C.

1,2,3

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610 W. Stoughton, U.

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$510, includes water & one parking

1109 W. Stoughton, U

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Patio/Balcony, Skylights

1004 S. Locust, C.

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1106 S. Second, C.

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$515, includes water, parking $50 -$70

507 W. Church, C.

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$490- $525, includes water and one parking

511 W. Church, C.

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$520-565, includes water and one parking

58 E. Armory, C.

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$890, includes one parking

201 E. Armory, C.

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$950, parking $60

53 E. Chalmers, C.

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$1100, parking $40

1004 S. Locust, C.

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$660-$870, parking $40

Burnham 310 310 E Springfield C.

www.burnham310.com 1,2,3

1901 N. Lincoln Ave.

2,3,4

Country Fair Apartments 2106 W. White St., C.

1,2

Gillespie Management, Inc.

Royse & Brinkmeyer Apts.

Shlens Apartment

(217)239-2310 www.capstonequarters.com

217-367-7368

B !" !" !" !""$99 deposit, prices start @ $420/mo. myapartmenthome.com

217-359-3713

B "" !" !" !""FREE Heat, Digital Cable & High Speed Internet www.gillespieapts.com

www.roysebrinkmeyer.com 1,2,3

217-384-9444

217-352-1129

B !" !" !" !""Fireplaces, lofts, garages

www.shlensapts.com

Smith Apartment Rentals

F !" !" !" !""Pet friendly, individual leases, fitness, movie theater

Capstone Quarters/Green Street Realty

Royse & Brinkmeyer

217-344-2901

www.smithapartments-cu.com

217-384-1925

709 W. Green, Urbana

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Internet Included

1009 W. Clark, U.

F !" !" !" """

$775, includes one parking

901 S. Second, Champaign

F !" !" !" """

Cable and Internet Included

1010 W. Clark, U.

F !" !" !" """

$865, includes one parking

302 S Busey, Urbana

F !" !" !" """

Internet included

1012 W. Clark, U.

F !" !" !" """

$775, includes one parking

709 W. Green, Urbana

F !" !" !" """

Internet Included

511 W. Church, C.

B !" !" !" """

$685-$745, includes water and one parking

302 S Busey, Urbana

F !" !" !" """

Internet Included

201 E. Armory, C.

F !" !" !" """

$1305, parking $60

Joe Allan Properties

joeallanproperties.com

217-359-3527

Tenant Union

www.tenantunion.illinois.edu

U of I Tenant Union

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911 S. Oak, C.

F !" !" !" """

Near Memorial Stadium

311 E. John, C.

B "" !" !" """

4th & John, laundry on site

609 S. Randolph, C.

2,3,4

F !" !" !" !""Secured building, West Side of Campus

308 N. Orchard, U.

B !" !" !" """

Near Engineering Dept

315 N. Orchard, U.

B !" !" !" """

Free Parking

505 S. Busey, U.

F "" !" !" """

301 W. Park, U.

B !" !" !" """

Crystal Lake Park Across the Street

711 W. Main, U.

St.

F "" !" !" """

305 W. Park, U.

B "" !" !" """

Near Bus Stop. Water Included

808 W. Nevada, U.

U "" !" !" """

401 W. Park, U.

B !" !" !" """

Northwest Side of Campus

406 E. Clark, C.

F "" !" !" """

403 & 405 W. Park, U.

B !" !" !" """

Near Computer Science Building

604 E. Clark, C.

F "" !" !" """

407 W. Park, U.

B !" !" !" """

Walking Distance of Carle Hospital

807-809 W. Illinois, U

F "" !" !" """

106 E John

F "" "" !" """

The Tower at Third

www.tower3rd.com

302 E. John St., Champaign 2

Wampler Property Management

Visit the217.com calendar for a full list of things to do this weekend!

217-333-0112 Free! Check Landlord Complaint Records & Lease Review!

217-367-0720

F "" !" !" !""1 block from Green. Individual leases. No cap on utilities. www.wamplerapartments.com Newly Rennovated

Hardwood floors.

217-352-1335

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