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Undocumented, but not unworthy she is American, even if she didn’t have the official documents to support it.

Rodas is an undocumented student. She was born in Guatemala and came to the United States when she was six years old. “(The University) had me listed as an international student, so I had like $43,000 towards tuition,” Rodas said.

In order for her status to be changed, Rodas went to the Office of the Registrar and explained her circumstances as an undocumented student. But when she fi nished, the University employee who was supposed to help her shifted the conversation from Rodas to her parents.

“The first thing that the lady said was,

BY JAMES BOYD STAFF WRITER

It takes about three hours to drive from Fox Lake, Illinois, down to the University.

Two days before Ana Rodas, junior in FAA, is set to make the nearly 200 mile road trip for the second time, she and her father sit in the dining room.

They aren’t eating dinner, but instead are sitting in the corner of the room at her father’s desk, going through countless pieces of paper.

Rodas’ father has kept every award and accomplishment his daughter has received from fi rst grade until her senior year of high school.

“For hours, we looked through stuff,” Rodas said.

“Something that he wanted to have consistent through all the years was report cards, honor roll certificates and even the recognition (awards) from sports too.”

She isn’t bringing these awards to show off to her new roommate. She needs them to prove to the University that SEE UNDOCUMENTED | 3A PORTRAIT OF ANA RODAS BY RYAN FANG

Campus resources aim to improve mental health

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Chancellor Robert Jones requested the External Review Report last fall in order to address issues at the University regarding the school’s diversity and inclusion efforts in the past. A team of non-University affiliated reviewers surveyed over 25 offices and committees to understand all of the exact issues and necessary changes to be made.

Report offers inclusivity critique

BY LUKE COOPER STAFF WRITER

A team of non-university affiliated reviewers released a report on April 26, evaluating and critiquing the University’s efforts for diversity and inclusion.

The External Review Report and the reviewers involved in the

evaluation process were requested by Chancellor Robert Jones shortly after his appointment last fall.

“This is one of the fundamental ways that we have to think differently,” Jones said at a town hall meeting on April 19. “We need a rational, high-impact strategy to

be able to advance this University and make sure that each and every one of our members of this community feel welcome and safe.”

More than 25 offices and committees responsible for promoting diversity and inclusion were

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The Campus Student Election Commission released the unofficial results of the student trustee election last Friday, showing Trayshawn Mitchell, junior in LAS, as the winner.

Out of 3,627 ballots, Mitchell collected 1,650 votes, according to the

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As the end of the semester draws near, campus resources are receiving an influx of students in need of mental health support and are pushing for an increase in awareness of their services.

Nicole Evans, assistant director of outreach and prevention at the University Counseling Center, said there has been an increase in demand for the center's services toward the end of the semester.

The Counseling Center's goal is to ensure that students remain safe.

The Counseling Center has 26 full-time staff members and some contract staff. Evans said that the center sometimes encounters barriers to get more resources due to issues such as limited office space and the state budget impasse.

“I think that we do the best with what we have, and if all of the budget constraints were taken away and we could have more counselors, that would be excellent,” Evans said.

Students can also go to McKinley Health Center for mental health care. According to Robert Woodward, medical director at McKinley, mental health appointments are typically scheduled two to four weeks in advance.

Woodward wrote in an email that McKinley also has a stress education specialist available by appointment, and peer educators that hold outreach programs for students with stress issues. McKinley's Health Education Unit will also be handing out free stress relief packets around campus starting May 1.

Natalie O’Callaghan, College of Education senator and chair of mental health sub-committee of the Illinois Student Government, said that the student government is hoping to increase awareness and access to mental health resources on campus.

O’Callaghan said that last semester the mental health subcommittee tried to close the gap

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report. Other candidates Tommy Justison, sophomore in ACES, and Emily Tuttle, junior in Business, earned 1,065 and 868 votes, respectively. This election was a redo of the first one in March, because Mitchell was left off the ballot due to a technical error. Tuttle, who won the original election, came in third in this one, according to the

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The official results are expected to be released later in the week on the Campus Student Election Commission website.

The election was held from April 26 to April 27, weeks after the original student election in March.

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Current University policies state that students need to move out of University Housing 24 hours after their final exam.

However, Andrea Cailles, assistant director for residential life, said the policy is on an honor system and is not actively enforced unless the resident is disruptive to the learning environment.

“Sometimes when students are done with finals, they tend to let loose a bit,” Cailles said.

The move-out policy is in place to ensure that those with exams on May 12 have a quiet environment conducive to studying, Cailles said.

But Alan Ren, freshman in Engineering, said that his residence hall, Illinois Street Residence Hall, usually maintains a peaceful atmosphere. Ren said he wasn’t aware of the policy, but hasn’t made plans for moving out yet.

“I know in some dorms, (the atmosphere) is much worse,” Ren said. “I don’t really study in my room anyway, so it doesn’t really affect me.”

Danielle Catlett, freshman in DGS, said she doesn’t plan to move out immediately after her last exam. She said that the lively atmosphere after exams isn’t a concern for her either.

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“There’s a whole library in the residence halls and there’s a library on campus.”

Cailles said although the policy is not actively enforced, University Housing contracts allow residence halls to remove a student if they get too rowdy. “(The policy) is on an honor system, but we do reserve the right to ask somebody to leave if they’re being disruptive and their final exams are done,” Cailles said.

The undergraduate residence halls officially close at 3 p.m. on May 13, the day after the last final exam day. Before then, there is no

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For students participating in commencement ceremonies, an extended stay can be requested to stay until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 14 at no extra charge.

Without an approved extended stay, however, students are charged a $25 late checkout fee for every hour after 3 p.m. on May 13, up to $100.

“We have a lot of students whose final exam periods go into the very last time slot,” Cailles said. “We want our halls to be as quiet and conducive to their study needs as possible.”

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UNDOCUMENTED ‘How did you guys drive down here?’” Rodas said. “‘You can’t drive without a driver’s license.’”

Rodas’s parents told the employee that they did in fact drive and from that point on, it was question after question — none of which pertained to their daughter’s academics.

She didn’t envision her trip going like this. But the feeling she got from it was just another reminder of how her life has been repeatedly impacted by a few sheets of paper.

“I did the same stuff you did (in grade school and high school), possibly even more — but people don’t see past that.” Rodas said. “They just get stuck in that first identity of like, [‘Well, you’re an immigrant, you don’t have documents and I don’t care about you anymore.’”]

Fight for what’s right

Gioconda Pérez has been the director of La Casa Cultural Latina, the Latin American cultural house at the University, for almost four years.

Pérez was one of the first people Rodas and her family spoke to following their unpleasant incident. After hearing what had happened to them, Pérez was determined to show the Rodas family that there were University employees who cared more about Rodas’ education than about her parents’ immigration status.

“Undocumented students don’t get financial aid at all, so (Rodas’ parents are) actually paying out of pocket for Ana to come here and they’re investing in her education.

And that’s the way they were treated?” Pérez said.

“I remember I got really

“While we might not have the title of sanctuary campus, that doesn’t mean we can’t ask for all of the very specific things that would make it seem that way.”

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DIVERSITY assigned to complete a selfstudy on their projects and initiatives prior to the hired reviewers’ two-day visit in February.

Reviewers then conducted 27 interviews with committees, staff groups and faculty members while on campus. A clear and more efficient system for furthering diversity and inclusion efforts are necessary, the report said.

The University has long thrived on investments in “decentralized efforts” to increase equity, diversity and inclusion on campus, the report said.

“Decentralized efforts have contributed to certain successes. However, the team believes there are

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RESOURCES between the mental health resources offered on campus and how the student government can better support them. This semester they are focusing on taking action.

One of the larger events is a mental health awareness week, O’Callaghan said.

However, many of the activities planned for the week fell through due to planning issues.

“It showed me that it is still something that people are still kind of reticent to talk about, and hesitant to act upon,” O'Callaghan said.

“This is the first year of the standing sub-committee, so we’re still going through a lot of growth and the challenges are learning opportunities for how we can better coordinate things.”

Evans said the Counseling

PORTRAIT OF ANA RODAS BY RYAN FANG

Ana Rodas, junior in FAA, faces challenges as an undocumented student, but she chooses to rise above obstacles throughout. She uses art to express herself, and is currently working on a new piece called “Project FEAR,” which means both “Forget Everything and Run” or “Forget Everything and Rise.” upset. I called people. I said, ‘How is this happening? How can we be doing that?’”

Those questions were the inaugural components to a relationship that has blossomed since that first day.

Pérez has continually given Rodas advice on how to succeed despite the system.

One tip she gave Rodas during her freshman year was to try and become a resident advisor since their room and board fee is waived. Fast forward three years, and Rodas is finishing up her first year as a University Housing employee.

Pérez doesn’t take credit for Rodas’ success at the University, but said that seeing her and other students achieve their goals gives her the motivation to keep going.

On Dec. 6, 2016, University President Tim Killeen made an announcement that the University would not become a sanctuary campus, or a campus that implements policies that specifically protect undocumented students.

Despite the University’s position, Jorge Mena, an assistant director of La Casa, believes that the term ‘sanctuary campus’ is simply a symbol, and there are plenty of other ways to advocate for undocumented students.

“While we might not have the title of sanctuary campus,” Mena said, “that doesn’t mean we can’t ask for all of the very specific things that would make it seem that way.”

There are estimated to

be 7,000 to 13,000 undocumented students studying at colleges across the country.

Out of about 500,000 undocumented high school students, 65,000 are estimated to have lived in the United States for five years or more, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.

Since joining La Casa almost one year ago, Mena has been instrumental in helping the cultural house provide more support for undocumented students.

One example of that support can be seen through the Illinois Coalition Assisting Undocumented Students Education. Every other week, members of this group gather at La Casa to discuss their experiences.

In addition to its informal meetings, the coalition has also reached out to those who may not identify with the undocumented community through ally training.

Each training session covers four modules: Immigration 101, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Administrative Relief, Ways to Support Students and a Student Panel. The goal is for attendees to become more educated about topics pertaining to undocumented students, and to disprove a lot of misconceptions.

Rodas is one of eight coalition leaders and helped to create the “Dos and Don’ts” handouts that are given to attendees at every training session.

Aside from person-toperson contact, La Casa has also taken its advocacy to the web. Back in February,

ways in which decentralization of efforts also contributes to a number of challenges,” reviewers said.

They attribute such challenges to redundancy, lack of synergies, communication issues and difficulty in assessing the effectiveness of programmatic diversity efforts.

To help resolve these issues, the report recommends the University create a new position for a vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, to share some responsibilities currently held by the vice chancellor for student affairs and to help coordinate and optimize initiatives and funding.

Reviewers observed numerous amounts of programs and committees currently dedicated to campus diversity and inclusivity,

noting programs such as lishing a university-wide the Disability Resource diversity, equity and incluand Educational Services sion council, under the overand the Office of Inclusion sight of the proposed vice and Intercultural Relations chancellor, with subcomas being particularly well mittees taking on some of functioning. the tasks of current standalone comThe University mittees.

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The report proposes an investments are prioritized alternative to the current and how the University committee system by estab- assesses their impact.

No sanctuary, no problem

Center is trying to keep students safe by reaching out in different ways.

“We recently started posting on Reddit,” Evans said.

“So if a student posts something about how they’re not feeling great about their situation, and they’re depressed or anxious, we’ve been reaching out to students that way.”

The Counseling Center also plans on starting a social media campaign about finishing the semester strong. Evans said they are trying to help students take care of themselves when they feel overwhelmed.

“We have information about self-care when you’re really busy and your schedule is hectic, and things like sleeping and eating fall to the end of your priority list,” Evans said.

The Counseling Center also offers tips to students on how to talk to a friend if

Mena helped launch open. illinois.edu, the University’s website for information regarding undocumented students.

The website includes things like a list of safe spaces on campus for undocumented students, scholarships for undocumented students and even brief biographies of undocumented alums that have gone on to have successful careers in the professional world.

Forget everything and rise

Nov. 8, 2016 wasn’t a good day for Rodas.

That day, her ever-present grin was gone, her eyes were stoic and her pain was clear.

“I felt so alone,” Rodas said. “So isolated from life, like, ‘What is the point of me going to class now?’”

Despite doubts about newly-elected President Donald Trump’s views on undocumented immigrants, Rodas’ family encouraged her not to give up. They had come too far.

Rodas’ uncle was the only person she could reach out to in hopes of getting a loan for school. And although she is grateful for his help, that was only for her freshman year.

During her sophomore year, her parents made monthly payments between $3,500 and $4,000 to the University to pay for her education.

“I knew at some point my mom had four jobs,“ Rodas said. “She worked at night and my dad has his two jobs.”

Rodas also has two jobs of

“This report offers thoughtful perspective on how to achieve (inclusivity).”

they notice changes that are concerning.

There are several ways to make an appointment at the Counseling Center. The most conventional way is to make a same-day individual appointment over the phone.

Their phone lines open at 7:50 a.m.

The Counseling Center also have triage teams that provide short sessions lasting around 30 to 45 minutes, so that students can receive more urgent help until they can get individual treatment.

“What a lot of students don’t realize is, when they’re having a mental health emergency, they’re welcome to come in whenever we’re open,” Evans said. “We’ll make sure that they get seen when things are really stressful for them and they needed to talk to somebody right away.”

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her own here on campus, so that her parents don’t have to worry about sending her money for day-to-day needs.

Even with her family’s collective hard work, Rodas knows nothing is guaranteed and accepts that her status in this country could change at any moment. But instead of being afraid, she has used her education to let fear motivate her.

“I spoke to one of my professors after the election,” Rodas said. “He always mentioned (that) you can always use art to say something. I think that’s something that I’m doing now for sure. I’m focusing on a personal project called ‘Project FEAR.’ In it, FEAR stands for ‘Forget Everything and Run’ or ‘Forget Everything and Rise.’”

Rodas said she hopes that

the project will incline others to take a step back from their opinions and look at things from a different perspective.

Project FEAR is still in its beginning stages, but Rodas said that its message comes down to one simple question: Run or Rise? Throughout her life, and time after time, Rodas has chosen to rise and conquer whatever obstacles have been in her way.

“There’s a quote out there,” Rodas said: “‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ I understand it’s been rough. But it’s so a part of my DNA now that it’s more than just a cause. Honestly if I wouldn’t be rising, if I’d be running, I would not be (where) I am now.”

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Based on data shown to the review team, the report said that the University has had success with reducing the achievement gap for African-American and Hispanic students in relation to peer institutions and other Big Ten schools.

However, reviewers said that those interviewed could not identify the efforts made to achieve this.

The report said the University has had “moderate success” with recruiting diverse students because of the programs focused on doing such, attributing the school’s cultural centers as playing a key role in recruiting students with the Office of Admissions.

The University still needs to re-evaluate its recruiting strategies with AfricanAmerican high school graduations rates declining and

try to attract diverse Illinois residents while exploring the recruitment of nonresidents, the report said.

University Spokeswoman Robin Kaler said that feedback on the report from members of the University has been positive.

“I think the University community shares the goal of embracing our diversity and becoming more inclusive,” Kaler said. “This report offers thoughtful perspective on how to achieve that.”

Kaler also said that Jones has already begun asking for input and feedback on the report, and is scheduling meetings with stakeholder groups in the next few weeks to discuss the report’s implications and recommendations.

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Fyre Festival: A social media-fueled disaster TYLER PANLILIO Columnist

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ome are calling it a modern day “Lord of the Flies,” others are calling it a real life “Hunger Games.” Either way, the overly-hyped Fyre Festival turned out to be a massive disappointment: Its promise of luxurious food, music and adventure were never met.

If you have an Instagram or Snapchat, it’s likely that you’ve stumbled upon some sort of promotion in the past few months for the “music festival of the decade” by celebrity models like Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski, among others.

Located on the privately-owned island of Grande Exuma in the Bahamas, Fyre Festival planned to showcase big-name artists like Blink-182, Disclosure and Migos this past weekend. Alongside villas, yachts and a beautiful island to explore — depending on the type of package you bought — the experience seemed to be unforgettable.

But attendees are going to remember this festival for all the wrong reasons.

As of now, the festival has been postponed.

Music festivals have been catering more toward our age group because we tend to bring in the most money. Events like Lollapalooza and Coachella receive publicity each year because those who go tell their friends about it in real life and post about it on social media.

Even in high school, I remember the screams of joy from teenage girls who

had just secured a fourday pass to Lollapalooza.

Seeing Snapchat stories and Twitter posts about it weren’t uncommon either.

Music festivals never failed to attract teenagers because they were labeled as “cool experiences.”

And they really are. Seeing your favorite artists perform live can be amazing, and knowing there’s an absence of parents and an abundance of teenagers only makes it more appealing.

But if music festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella were for everyone, Fyre Festival was for the real cool kids. Until everyone showed up.

The festival promised luxury in almost every aspect — and delivered none of it. Attendees were met with shelters that looked more like disaster relief tents than the highclass accommodations that were promised. Food was as mediocre as the stuff served in your high school cafeteria.

In terms of performance and production, every artist dropped from the initial lineup, and a majority of the production team got fi red due to budget constraints. Overall, there was a lack of communication from every party involved.

The worst part about the whole ordeal wasn’t that it turned out to be a huge fluke, but rather that people actually believed that it wasn’t going to be.

Fyre Festival was sketchy from the start.

The announcement trailer was nothing more than a bunch of girls in bikinis gazing playfully at a camera with stock videos of tropical islands, concerts and planes sprinkled in

between.

The genius behind the festival isn’t exactly the most truthful individual, either. A simple Google search provides you with enough convincing evidence that Billy McFarland, the main promoter for the event, has a history of empty promises regarding his companies.

Yet these people still blindly spent thousands of dollars for a ticket to something that essentially appeared out of thin air.

I’m not saying that the attendees deserve what happened to them; the whole situation is just awful. But it’d be difficult to believe that these people wouldn’t post about this on social media. And if there’s one thing in common that almost all the attendees have, it’s an Instagram account.

The amount of big names promoting the event was what really pushed Fyre Festival into popularity. Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio and Hailey Baldwin promoted Fyre Festival alongside Jenner and Ratajkowski on their Instagram accounts.

With each of these models having millions of followers across multiple social media platforms — and Jenner herself having almost 80 million on Instagram alone — it’s easy to see how much hype surrounded the event. And there’s no way any rational person would think that these A-listers would actually attend the two-week festival.

These celebrities shouldn’t be taking full responsibility, however.

When it comes down to it, promoting products and events is what they do — they’re models, after all.

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Oh my god, my parents bought me tickets to Fyre Festival!!

What!! I saw that on Instagram omg that is gonna be so LIT

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Dude, just got to Fyre and it’s a COMPLETE flop. I’m so mad I’m here.

What happened? I guess it did seem a little shady from the start...

Each of them were asked to do their job, and they did it.

While Fyre has been transparent since the initial backlash by refunding tickets, providing fl ights back and even promising all attendees free VIP passes to their revised festival in 2018, the damage has been done. Whether it was truly a scam or not, it’s difficult to see a brighter future for the company.

If anything, this should be a lesson to everyone.

Fyre Festival accurately captured the worst aspects of social media and wrapped it with a nice little ribbon on top. Glorification of materialistic lifestyles, an excessive amount of girls in bikinis and a false sense of fulfi llment for doing “cool” things. There’s no depth or meaning in any of it.

People can’t expect everything to happen as it was originally planned.

And this doesn’t just apply to events and festivals,

either. There will be a lot of letdowns in life, and sometimes you can’t do anything to prevent it.

But in this case, these people defi nitely could have done some research before impulsively spending their (or their parents’) money.

Because if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Tyler is a freshman in Media. tylerjp2@dailyillini.com

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Anti- and pro-Trump supporters clash during competing demonstrations at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park in Berkeley, Calif. on April 15. Columnist Matt Silica believes a speech delivered peacefully should be received peacefully.

Campuses should allow free speech MATT SILICH Columnist

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the midst of a nationwide discussion about the boundaries of political correctness, the University of California, Berkeley has evolved into a fiery center of aggressive, even violent political debate.

The conflicts began in earnest at Berkeley in early February, when former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos was forced to cancel a planned lecture because of violent protests by liberal students and other liberal activists on campus. Berkeley was back in the news again April 15, when violence erupted due to political differences, resulting in 20 arrests by local police. Those two preceding events set the stage for the Wednesday cancellation of conservative author Ann Coulter’s planned speech on the campus. Coulter and many other conservatives have rallied against liberals at large in the days since, claiming that Democrats are suppressing the free speech of conservatives.

And Coulter is right, as much as it pains me to say it, given her history of absurd, bigoted commentary.

The conflict resulting from these speeches is not solely the fault of liberal students. Republican groups on campus have clearly intended to provoke some campus conflict giv-

en their choices of speakers (as conservative as it gets) and venues (wide open public spaces). Some level of situational awareness should be expected.

But those Republican students shouldn’t have to plan in fear of violence; they should merely be planning for peaceful protests and civil disagreements from the majority of the student body. Violent action is wrong in nearly any scenario, even when the opposition’s rhetoric is hatefilled. As long as a message is delivered peacefully, it should be received peacefully. “To me, it’s a sign of intellectual weakness, said Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to the Huffington Post.

“If you can’t ask Ann Coulter in a polite way questions which expose the weakness of her arguments, if all you can do is boo, or shut her down, or prevent her from coming, what does that tell the world?”

Sanders is right. Liberal students should actively challenge the bigoted views of conservatives such as Yiannopoulos and Coulter instead of suppressing them. Making a fool of those who hate so many people is much more satisfying than summarily rejecting them anyway.

Not all types of speech must be carefully considered or even listened to — Yiannopoulos resigned from Breitbart in February after a video of him condoning sexual relations with children as young as 13 years old surfaced online — but the decision not to listen shouldn’t

and can’t be expressed violently.

Just as many of us choose to read exclusively liberal or conservative news outlets, we can also choose to ignore opposing viewpoints.

That may not be the healthiest course of action, and it makes for increasingly partisan politics in our country. But when the alternative is resulting in injuries for both protesters and speakers, then it’s time to back off until students learn how to stand up for their beliefs without resorting to violence against speakers like at Middlebury College or cruel jokes such as the Yale Republicans’ recent barbecue next to a hunger strike.

As frustrating as it can be to see an unwelcome speaker’s opinions promoted so close to home, college students must contain that outrage. It only furthers the political divide and emboldens the opposition to push harder.

Liberal students don’t have to feel sympathetic toward Coulter or Yiannopoulos — I certainly don’t — but freedom of speech is a founding principle that should be observed on all fronts. It’s imperative to respect the essential laws of our country, even if you don’t respect the people they protect.

“What are you afraid of — her ideas?” Sanders said. “Ask her the hard questions.”

Matt is a senior in Media. silich2@dailyillini.com

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efore jolting back to the suburbs or out to Silicon Valley after graduation, consider Champaign-Urbana as a possibility. Seriously. Champaign-Urbana is a micro-urban community offering the vibrant, exciting city life with the care-free affordability of the country. Here are some reasons why we think you should consider staying in Champaign-Urbana for the summer, or even for the long term.

Innovation

From the first web browser to residential air conditioning to whipped cream in a can, Champaign-Urbana has had a long history of innovation.

Some of the biggest names in tech today got their start in C-U, including Wolfram, YouTube, PayPal and Yelp.

When seeking a full-time job, take a look at some startups in Research Park.

Or consider launching your own startup — Champaign-Urbana has the ninth highest amount of venture capital per person in the country. Popular Mechanics named C-U one of the best startup cities in the U.S. In an

interview with Popular Mechanics, Research Park Director Laura Frerichs said, “Anyone can request a free consultation with our entrepreneurs-in-residence or get help with writing grants for funding.”

Arts and Culture

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The Riddler crosses over from sketch to screen

conservation and the Wave Foundation, and gave students a souvenir mug to commemorate Blueberry’s visit.

“I expect them to be really excited. Champaign doesn’t have the luxuries of a zoo. People love penguins.

Normally you need to pay money and this case you can be right up next to them," Zach said.

"You’ll be able to take pictures and touch her. You get to see an animal that you don’t get to see up close and in person and think ‘wow, that’s cool.’”

When Blueberry was first put on the stage, the crowd loudly started chanting her name and quickly got in line to get pictures with the celebrity of the night.

Dunlap said he saw the event as a way to promote advocacy for African penguins, an endangered species.

He said humans are taking away the penguin's natural habitat by building on beachfront property.

“I always tell people that education doesn’t just take place in four walls in a classroom. People can learn anywhere and everywhere," Dunlap said.

"Our whole purpose is to inspire the community to save the animal."

Animal welfare is important to both Dunlap and Zach.

Their main reason for bringing the bird to campus was to show students that these animals need saving.

“Once you meet one of them, you fall in love with them and you want to help out to save the species,” Dunlap said.

Alice Kenny, freshman in LAS, attended the event, but was concerned before arriving about the animal’s safety.

“It’s pretty unusual.

I’ve only seen penguins at the zoo. I don’t know if it’s a good idea to bring a penguin to a bar when it’s

BUZZ WRITER

As Fox’s "Gotham" returned this past week, fans of the series and comic books in general were eager to see the continuing development of classic villains. With the looming excitement, it seems appropriate to compare these new versions to their original counterparts.

Is the Penguin in "Gotham" faithful to his origin? How about the Joker? Is one version preferred over the other? Every character in this show deserves an analysis.

However, since the return of "Gotham" last week sought to establish the birth of the Riddler, there’s no better character to start with than Edward Nygma himself.

Nygma, better known by his alias, the Riddler, is ready to fully immerse himself with his alter-ego on the continuation of "Gotham," season three. Known for his affinity for riddles and puzzles, he is one of Batman’s greatest foes, on par with masterminds like the Penguin and the Joker.

This new iteration of the Riddler, however, truly stands on its own by giving him a sympathetic backstory and unique visual aesthetic that remains unavailable in the comic books.

First, let’s start with some backstory. In the original comics, Nygma’s obsession with puzzles begins at a young age after winning a book of riddles. He works for a carnival as he gets older, outsmarting unsuspecting customers with his riddles and puzzles.

This is not enough for him, though: He needs a more worthy adversary, and thus begins his feud with Batman.

In "Gotham," however, this backstory is discounted.

Bruce Wayne is a mere boy in this adaptation, and Nygma is already well into his 20s, working for the Gotham City Police Department. There, he serves as the medical examiner, using his genius and affinity for puzzles to determine cause of death and to help catch killers.

Unfortunately, he is also

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BIKES she said. “Every little thing has a story.”

However, she joked that sometimes his items will creep into the decor of the rest of the house.

“I like things a little less on the wall and he will bring something out and I’ll say, ‘Take it back!’ Or I’ll say, ‘You added something,’ and he’ll go, ‘Do you like it?’ and

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not cold outside," Kenny said.

"I’m not sold it’s a great idea overall but I would like to be there for history being made.”

However, Max Janczak, junior in AHS and manager of KAM’S, took the highest of safety precautions before Blueberry arrived so as not to put the bird in harm’s way.

“I’m not worried about it.

The handlers will be there and we will have more doormen to make sure that nothing happens," Janczak said. "We will guard the area.”

Dunlap said he can understand why those like Kenny could have been concerned about an animal surrounded by drunk students.

That is also why Blueberry was at the bar from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to avoid the rowdier night crowds.

“We are going to be right on top of Blueberry at all times. I’ve built relationships with the penguins over the years.

My number one priority is the safety of the animal," Dunlap said.

“There are certain signs a penguin shows when they’re happy or stressed and I know all those signs very well. I don’t foresee any issues happening tonight. We are well prepared.”

Overall, Zach believes that the students who attended the event had a memorable experience with Blueberry.

“It’s something you can go home and talk about.

This one time I was having a Blue Guy and I saw a penguin," Zach said.

"You don’t get that at many places, if at all. It’s a unique experience that most, if not all students, would want to see or be a part of. My dad knows how passionate I am about this.

I left my job at KAM’s to pursue this. It holds a special place in my heart.”

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BY ZOE STEIN

PHOTO COURTESY OF FOX TELEVISION

Edward Nygma, also known as The Riddler, originated as a villain in the a DC Comic universe.

Cory Michael Smith plays Nygma on Fox’s TV series “Gotham,” which returned last Monday. heavily bullied. From the viewer’s perspective, you can’t help but feel bad for him. He doesn’t deserve the bullying he receives, and when he finally snaps and kills someone for the first time, you aren’t surprised.

After this murder, Nygma dissociates and we see two different versions of himself — E. Nygma and the Riddler.

Throughout the latter half of season one and the entirety of season two, the viewer sees Nygma’s slow but steady transformation into the Riddler. The amount of riddles increases, he becomes more ruthless and confident, and he incrementally steps up his crime level.

This provides a very interesting origin story for the character, eliciting sympathy and forcing the viewer to actually get into Nygma’s head.

The differences from the comics are already apparent. There’s no carnival in "Gotham," and he doesn’t start acting like a villain because he wants to test someone on par with himself.

He becomes a villain on his own accord and life experi-

ences. Another area of difference from the comics is the costuming of the Riddler.

Almost everybody knows the comic book Riddler’s garb: a lime green suit, complete with purple question marks adorning the pants and jacket.

Oh, and let’s not forget the lime green top hat with a giant purple question mark glued onto the front. It’s cheesy, but it gets the point across. The guy loves riddles and is clearly one of the bad guys — because the so-called villains always dress in ridiculous clothing.

In "Gotham," however, the Riddler’s costuming reflects how much he’s adopted the identity of the Riddler. It begins with a green tie, then a few episodes later he’s wearing dark green pants, and maybe he’ll be wearing a dark green jacket in a few more episodes.

There is a progressive increase in the amount and vibrancy of the green. This is a much more nuanced symbolic approach to his wardrobe: The viewer can clearly see his transformation into the Riddler.

There are no purple question marks on his clothes, a deviation from the original character, but this choice is not without its purpose.

This version of the Riddler is not ridiculous — he is cunning and cutthroat. He does not need the cheesiness that the comic book character requires.

"Gotham" has created a version of the Riddler that is truly unique. Nowhere else has the Riddler been given this much depth and devotion, and clearly the writers are aware of this.

This show is the sole platform for viewers and readers to see the visible change from Edward Nygma to the Riddler. It’ll be exciting to see what they have in store for him in the last few episodes of season three and then later in season four.

Will the Riddler adopt more characteristics of the traditional comic book villain? The only true way to find out is to tune in and see where the writers take Edward Nygma next on his descent into madness.

I’m like, ‘Yeah you can keep it out here.’ He can’t see a blank wall. It has to be covered with something,” she said.

Carmen always tries to convince Roberts to show off his art. Once while living in Bloomington, she talked him into entering an art show for his walking sticks. To his surprise, he ended up being on the front page of the newspaper. Carmen knows, however, that her husband doesn’t need this kind of validation.

“He grew up with not a lot, so now those are things that mean a lot to him. And those things put up and his rooms set up like they are, that’s his comfort zone," she said.

"When he’s stressed or just wants to chill, that’s where he feels homey and most comfortable. It’s nothing special in there; it’s all of it together.

That’s who he is."

Welch agreed, explaining the connection Roberts has to his work.

“He holds it close to his

chest because he doesn’t want to lose it,” Welch said.

Sitting on a swivel chair in the middle of a beautiful mess, Roberts wears a black T-shirt that reads “Vintage Dude.” He is in his element.

“I’m so disconnected from out there. I just have a home; I don’t go around and party and go to bars and do drugs.

This is my thing,” he said. “I like being by myself and this is what I create.”

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Blueberry, an African penguin, poses for photos at KAM’S happy hour Friday. The Wave Foundation in partnership with KAM’S held the event Friday to raise money for African penguins that are currently on the verge of extinction.

Blueberry and Blue Guys: Penguin is a hit at KAM'S KAM’S hosts a fundraiser with The Wave Foundation to support penguin conservation

BY MARA SHAPIRO STAFF WRITER

Happy hour at KAM'S Friday had all the usual components: students enjoying Blue Guys, various bar crawls and the music hits blasting throughout the bar.

But instead of the usual scene of dancing students on

the stage, a podium with an open glass enclosure housed Blueberry, an eight-yearold African penguin from the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky.

KAM'S, in partnership with the Wave Foundation, hosted the event, raising money to help save the

African penguin, which is on the verge of extinction.

Bringing Blueberry to KAM’S has been in the works for months.

Zach Meyer, former manager of KAM'S and son of KAM'S owner, Eric Meyer, left his job at the bar four and a half years ago to

work for the aquarium as an animal husbandry volunteer with the Wave Foundation.

In October, Zach's father went to the foundation's largest fundraiser of the year, Nauti Nite.

Dan Dunlap, education curator with the Wave Foundation, met Meyer’s

family. KAM’S came up in conversation .

Dunlap takes penguins from the Aquarium to bars and other large-scale locations like the home of the Cincinnati Reds, The Great American Ball Park.

So the idea to bring one of the eight female penguins

from the Aquarium to KAM's seemed an accomplishable goal.

Zach said he had high hopes for the event.

K A M'S charged a lighter $3 cover with all proceeds going to penguin

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Urbana resident showcases chopper-inspired bicycles

BY ANNABETH CARLSON STAFF WRITER

Mark Roberts is a normal guy.

He’s a retired truck driver, has been married over 30 years and lives in a ranch on a residential street in Urbana.

But when he brings out his bicycle, which resembles a 1960s chopper with chrome details and metal flames shooting out the back, his neighbors and anyone passing by know he is one of a kind.

Roberts is an artist, and not many people besides his close friends and family know about his creations.

He doesn’t do it for the money or recognition; rather, he does it for himself. He’s been drawing sketches, collecting and repurposing old things and designing bicycles like the one with the metal flames since he was 13.

At first glance, his bicycles look exactly like motorcycles.

Roberts is obsessed with the muscle bikes, Stingrays and crate bikes from when he was growing up in the '60s.

They are the choppers he saw while on the road with his foster dad, who was also a truck driver.

Roberts had his own motorcycle at one point, but switched to strictly bicycles when he got married.

“I had a motorcycle when

we got married but she says, ‘It goes or I go,’ so the bikes went,” he laughed.

Roberts’ bicycles look so much like motorcycles that it confuses people all the time.

He said that young children will cover their ears when he rides by and he was once even stopped by a police officer while riding on the Constitution Trail near Normal, Illinois.

“A police car comes and stops and ‘WEE WEE, you can’t ride motorized vehicles on the trail!’ And I said, ‘Oh, this is going to be good,’ so I pulled up right next to his door and he goes, ‘That’s the coolest bike I’ve ever seen!

Oh my God I thought that was a motorcycle!’ I said, ‘No dude it’s got pedals,’” he said.

Roberts has put years and thousands of dollars into making the bikes. He finds the parts in motorcycle catalogs and from junk people leave out on their curbs.

“Anything he touches, he is artistic. He can get anything old and make it new,” said his wife, Carmen Roberts.

The bike with the metal flames is Roberts’ favorite creation.

“Matter of fact, I’ve never built anything like that.

It’s the jewel of what I own.

That’s my baby,” he said.

The other bikes, which feature lots of chrome, tan leath-

er and denim, are now on display in a room in his home.

They are surrounded by some of Roberts’ psychedelic and neon-colored sketches.

It’s the ’60s on full blast.

“The artwork I’ve been doing my whole life. I’d get bad grades, but they’d say, ‘Someday this guy’s gonna be a great artist,’” he said.

Champaign resident and artist Alan Welch has been friends with Roberts since he was a kid. He said he remembers him doodling on stuff at restaurants and bars.

“He’s immaculate and detailed,” Welch said. “He sees art in everything.”

While some strangers have gotten a glimpse into Roberts’ life when they see him riding his bikes, there is another aspect of his artistic ability that is much more unknown.

There are two rooms in his home that capture a little piece of his soul.

For a stranger walking in, they will find themselves surrounded by feathers, toy cars, plants, walking sticks, piano keyboards, action figures and a whole lot of nostalgia. There are little alcoves filled with family pictures, a fluffy bean bag with stuffed animals and intricately painted guitars and shoes peeking out.

There are few ways to describe it fully. Roberts himself calls it the “wow fac-

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK ROBERTS

Mark Roberts, an Urbana resident, with one of the many bicycles that he creates. Roberts showcases his artistic ability through his bikes, as well as his collection of sketches and paintings. tor.” Welch said he was blown away when he saw it for the first time.

“My own stuff comes from my head,” Roberts said. “I didn’t copy this from nothing.”

Even though he has amassed such an extensive

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collection of things, Roberts said he could part with it all tomorrow — everything except his keyboards, which he has been acquiring since a young age, and his sketchbooks.

Carmen said even after 30 years, her husband’s art

never ceases to amaze her.

She discovers something new every time she walks inside the rooms.

“I think it’s the rooms themselves. They are who he is and they are his art,”

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SPORTS

FOOTBALL

Smoot drafted, five sign as free agents

BY STEPHEN COHN STAFF WRITER

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Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot tackles Michigan State quarterback Tyler O’Connor at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Smoot in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft.

BASEBALL

When Lovie Smith was hired as Illinois’ head coach in March 2016, he assembled a coaching staff that had the most NFL head and assistant coaching experience in college football.

A key pitch made to potential recruits is the staff’s experience and ability to get players drafted.

After one year on the job, Smith has one draft pick.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected former Illinois defensive end Dawuane Smoot in the third round with the 68th overall pick.

Smoot was the only Illini selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Three Illini were drafted last year.

A native of Groveport, Ohio, Smoot finished the 2016 campaign with 15 tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.

Smoot was a team captain and earned third team All-Big Ten honors.

Smoot joins former Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn on the Jaguars.

Benn took to Twitter to congratulate his fellow Illini.

“Congrats @BigSmoot_91 come ready to work! #Illini,” Benn tweeted.

Smoot is the sixth Illinois defensive lineman drafted since 2011.

The Oakland Raiders selected Jihad Ward in the second round last year.

The Illini have had at least one player drafted in 42 of the last 45 drafts. Illinois has 241 all-time NFL Draft picks.

Several undrafted Illini signed free-agent contracts following the conclusion of the draft Saturday.

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

Lunt started his college career at Oklahoma State before transferring to Illinois. The Rochester, Illinois, native started at least seven games in each of the past three years for the Illini, throwing 36 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.

One of Lunt’s top targets, wide

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MEN’S GOLF

Illini sweep doubleheader in series win against Minnesota

BY THOMAS POLCYN STAFF WRITER

Heading into last weekend, the Illini were looking for their second Big Ten series win of the season.

Illinois was 3-10 in conference play entering its three-game set against Minnesota, good for 12th in the Big Ten standings.

If the season were to end, the Illini would have been out of contention for a spot in the Big Ten tournament, well short of any postseason berth.

But, after winning two of three games last weekend, Illinois sits

two games behind the current eight-seed — Michigan State — with just 10 games remaining in the regular season.

Nine of those games are against Big Ten opponents.

If the Illini win out the rest of their games, they can improve their record to 28-23 on the season, and 14-10 in conference play.

Looking at past seasons, a 14-11 record in Big Ten play would not only get them in the tournament, but could potentially lead to as high as a No. 4 seed in the conference tournament.

After dropping the series

opener Friday, the Illini bounced back during their Saturday doubleheader.

Game One of the doubleheader was won in dramatic fashion after the team headed into the ninth inning, down 5-2.

Illinois rallied to score seven runs in the top-half of the inning, taking a 9-5 lead.

The rally started with a basesloaded walk scoring freshman Michael Massey.

It was followed by a Dan Rowbottom RBI single and a basesloaded hit-by-pitch from sopho-

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Dylan Meyer takes a practice swing at the Demirjian Golf Practice Facility on April 6. Meyer led the Illini to a Big Ten championship last weekend.

Illinois captures thirdstraight Big Ten title

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Illinois’ Jack Yalowitz hits a single against Western Michigan at Illinois Field on April 18. The Illini swept a doubleheader in their series win against Minnesota.

The Illinois men’s golf team won its third-consecutive Big Ten tournament title Sunday after shooting 1-over par the final round to finish at 11-under for the tournament.

Northwestern followed in second, coming in 16 strokes behind Illinois at 5-over for the tournament.

Dylan Meyer took the individual title, besting Ohio State’s Will Grimmer and Northwestern’s Ryan Lumsden by one stroke to finish 5-under for the tournament.

Meyer set a new Big Ten tournament personal and course record with his first round score of 63. Meyer’s total also matched

the Illinois school record set

by Chris DeForest in the 2007 season.

The junior’s win makes it seven-straight years that an Illini golfer has won the individual title, dating back to Luke Guthrie’s back-to-back wins in 2011.

Additionally, the team’s win means that Illinois has now won eight of the last nine Big Ten championships, a run only interrupted by Minnesota’s 2014 championship.

The Illini’s victory also marks head coach Mike Small’s eighth conference championship while managing the program.

After Meyer, three other Illi-

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SOFTBALL

Wonderly picks up 18th win in series split against Wisconsin

BY ERICH FISHER STAFF WRITER

Illinois softball had two very different performances in its weekend series against Wisconsin.

Game One was a display of the offensive powerhouse the Illini have been all season, while Game Two showed the team that sometimes disappears at the plate and cannot buy a run.

Illinois won the series opener, 7-2.

Wisconsin struck first in the

contest, getting two runs on a double in the first inning. However, those were the only runs it would score the rest of ballgame.

Senior pitcher Breanna Wonderly picked up her 18th win of the year, going seven innings after allowing two runs on five hits. Wonderly walked three and struck out three.

Sophomore Stephanie Abello got the Illini on the board with a RBI double of her own in the first inning, tying the score at two.

“I’ve been struggling at the plate a little bit lately, but my coaches and teammates have stuck by me through the whole thing,” Abello said. “I’ve been getting back into the mindset of playing for them and winning as a team.”

Abello struck again in the third inning with another RBI double, giving the Illini a 3-2 lead.

Illinois increased its lead to four in the fifth frame. Sophomore Emily Brodner got hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, and junior Leigh

Farina hit an RBI double the following at-bat.

After suffering a 12-0 loss to Nebraska last weekend, Illinois head coach Tyra Perry felt like her team responded well against Wisconsin on Friday.

“We just really wanted to play because when something like that happens, you can’t wait to wipe the slate clean,” Perry said. “We did a really good job of doing that.”

In Game Two, the Badgers shut out the Illini, 3-0.

Illinois appeared to have scored in the fifth inning when it loaded the bases. Junior Annie Fleming was hit by a pitch, but the home plate umpire called her back saying she was not in the batter’s box when hit.

Perry was not happy with the call the umpire made.

“It’s tough when your batters are hit in the box and don’t get the base,” Perry said. “It’s in the rule-

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WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

Regular season comes to end; Stewart earns personal record

BY MEGHAN REST STAFF WRITER

The Illinois women’s track & fi eld team concluded its regular season at the Drake Relays this weekend after scoring in three relays and earning one event title.

Jayla Stewart clocked a personal record of 13.14 seconds to give her a fi rstplace fi nish in the 100-meter hurdles fi nal. The junior shaved 0.31 seconds off of her time, and put out the third-best performance in the Big Ten this season.

Stewart said pinpointing her placement over hurdles in the prelims was an important part of her race in the fi nals, despite the rainy conditions.

“Continuously going through the hurdles just set me up for a really good run when it mattered the most,” Stewart said in a press release.

Last week, Stewart said she placed an emphasis on block starts and hurdle reps at practice.

“I’ve been working at this for a really long time,” Stewart said. “I was getting a little frustrated a couple weeks back, so I was happy to come out here and still set a personal record.”

Following Stewart’s solo performance, the Illini also acquired points in three different relay events. Illinois placed second in the shuttle hurdle relay with a

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Kortni Smyers-Jones (left), Pedrya Seymour (middle) and Jayla Stewart (right) race down the track during the 100-meter hurdles at the Illinois Twilight at the Illinois Track Field. On April 22, the Illini swept the top three places in the event with Seymour in first, Stewart in second and Smyers-Jones in third. time of 54.54, a 0.22 second improvement of last year’s time that earned the event title.

Last year, the team of current redshirt junior Pedrya Seymour, Stewart, junior Jasmine Berry and senior Kortni Smyers-Jones completed a fi rst-place fi n-

ish with a time of 54.76.

This year’s hurdle relay set the tone for the sprint medley and 4x100 meter relays later on.

The sprint medley relay (200-200-400-800) that consisted of senior Kymbriona Taylor and freshmen Felicia Phillips, Chisom Nwoko

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and Morgan Schulz fi nished sixth overall.

In the 4x100 meter relay, the Illini turned in a fourthplace fi nish with a time of 45.79. The team was composed of Seymour, sophomore Briana Driver, junior Janile Rogers and Taylor.

Head coach Ron Garner

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NFL DRAFT receiver Justin Hardee, signed with the Houston Texans.

Hardee ran a 4.35 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. In 2016, he finished second on the team with 314 receiving yards. Four of Smoot’s defensive teammates signed free-agent contracts.

Fellow lineman Carroll Phillips joins Smoot in Jacksonville.

Many mock drafts considered Phillips a mid-to-late round pick. He was Illinois’ first selection for All-Big Ten first team since 2011 after finishing seventh in the nation with 1.7 TFLs per game during last season.

Philips fi nished 12th in the nation with nine solo sacks.

said in a press release Illinois found success in the relays and hurdles despite the unfavorable conditions.

“It was a very productive day,” Garner said. “The shuttle hurdle broke into the top-five all-time time, and Jayla ran a great race in the 100m hurdles under Linebacker Hardy Nickerson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Nickerson transferred to Illinois as a graduate student in 2016 to play for his father, defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson.

He led Illinois with 107 tackles and was a team captain in his one year at the University.

Defensive lineman Gimel President followed Hardee and signed with the Texans, per a tweet from Illinois defensive line coach Mike Phair.

President appeared in all 12 games last season and finished third on the team with 12.5 TFLs. He transferred from Auburn in 2016 with one year of eligibility remaining.

Defensive lineman Rob Bain received a try-out with

pretty miserable conditions. Our 4x100m relay was leading coming down the backstretch, but we have to continue to smooth out our third exchange, and that’s where we got caught up.”

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Defensive lineman Chunky Clements went undrafted and is currently unsigned. Clements recorded 36 tackles and seven TFLs in 11 games last season. The Dayton, Ohio, native had a career-high 1.5 sacks against Michigan State, including the halfsack on the final defensive play of the game, which sealed the team’s last season win.

The NFL Draft is just the start of a process, something Clements realizes as he still hopes for a roster spot.

“Sometimes (it’s) the road less traveled,” Clements tweeted Saturday night.

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Aron Hiltzik hits a backhand against Michigan State on April 15. Michigan eliminated Illinois from the conference tournament this past weekend. They have 10 days to recuperate before NCAAs.

Illinois falls in Big Ten semifinals

BY BRIAN BINZ STAFF WRITER

In a span of two days, the Illinois men’s tennis team experienced an all-toofamiliar swing of emotions.

The Illini avenged their regular season loss to Purdue in the quarterfi nals, but could not complete a season sweep of Michigan — losing in the semifi nals of the Big Ten Tournament.

“We’ve had way too many matches like this during the season and at some point, we have to get more courageous and make different types of errors,” said head coach Brad Dancer.

In both the Purdue and Michigan matches, Illinois found itself down early, losing the fi rst doubles point in both contests.

The Illini recovered from the early deficit against the Boilermakers, winning four-straight singles points to clinch the win. The Wolverines proved a much more stout test; only junior Aleks Vukic and freshman Zeke Clark picked up wins before the Illini dropped the contest.

Dancer said he knew the Purdue match would be tough early due to a lack of

playing time, but he didn’t sugarcoat the early deficit against Michigan.

“This is the second time in two weeks that Michigan has completely outplayed us in doubles,” Dancer said.

“They are proving that they are better than us in doubles this year.”

Vukic has won 20 matches in a row and Saturday’s win gave him sole possession of the second-longest streak in team history.

Clark also went undefeated on the weekend at the No. 5 singles spot.

Clark also went undefeated during the weekend in the No. 5 singles spot.

Dancer said he felt Clark got a bit of his mojo back after losing in straight sets against Ohio State in the regular season fi nale.

Junior Aron Hiltzik also provided a spark after a tough defeat against Ohio State. He was the fi rst Illini off the court against the Boilermakers, winning in straight sets. He was ahead in the third set against Michigan before the match was stopped.

“I thought Aron was an absolute star today,” Dancer said after the Purdue

win. “When he plays like that, we are a different team. He was a big leader for us today.”

Illinois is still looking for the consistency that has evaded the team all year.

The Illini will have a short break for rest and practice before the start of the NCAA tournament.

“We have 10 days,” Dancer said. “We have a lot of work to get ready for NCAAs.” Earlier in the week, Dancer said he did not believe the Illini would host a home match during the NCAA tournament.

The loss to the Wolverines did not help the team’s resume.

After the weekend, Illinois has a 16-11 record overall. The Illini came into the weekend ranked No. 25 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. It was the fi rst time the team had appeared in the Top-25 since March 21.

The Illini will learn their next opponent during the NCAA Selection Show on May 2.

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The Badgers broke the tie with a double to left field in the sixth frame.

A hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded and a RBI single in the seventh inning gave Wisconsin a 3-0 lead over Illinois, which Illinois would not rally from in the bottom of the frame.

Senior Ruby Riveria went 2-for-3 from the plate, but it was not enough to get the Illini on the board.

Wisconsin freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Menz picked up her 20th win of the season after going seven innings, giving up no runs on four hits and striking out two at the plate.

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Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot chases after Purdue wide receiver Bilal Marshall against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016. Smoot joins former Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn in Jacksonville.

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BASEBALL more Doran Turchin. Jack Yalowitz capped off the rally with a grand slam, extending the lead to four.

Freshman Ryan Schmitt fi nished off his 3 1/3 inning scoreless performance, collecting his fourth win of the season.

Schmitt’s appearance extended his scoreless inning streak to five.

Head coach Dan Hartleb was happy with his team’s performance and said in a press release that he loved their demeanor.

“Today we showed a lot of resilience,” Hartleb said.

“We had a huge comeback and then turned around and hammered them in the second game.”

The Illini carried the momentum from their raucous Game One fi nish,

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Illinois’ Stephanie Abello tries to beat out a groundball against Rutgers at Eichelberger Field on April 3, 2016. The Illini split a series against Wisconsin this past weekend.

The series finale scheduled for Sunday was canceled due to rain. The game is not getting rescheduled.

After splitting the series with Wisconsin, Illinois’ record now stands at 35-12 and 13-4 in Big Ten play. The Illini next play May 2 as they

host Eastern Illinois “We have to go out and play our game,” said senior Nicole Evans. “They’re a good team, tip our hats to them, but they are not better than us.”

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MEN’S GOLF nois golfers recorded top10 fi nishes.

Junior Nick Hardy tied for sixth, shooting 2-under the fi nal round to fi nish the tournament at 1-under.

Sophomore Edoardo Lipparelli jockeyed with Meyer for the tournament lead before ultimately shooting 5-over in Sunday’s round,

starting off Game Two with back-to-back home runs from Yalowitz and Massey, taking a quick two-run lead.

That was all they would get in the fi rst inning, but the team responded by putting up eight runs in the third inning.

Massey started the rally by picking up his second and third RBIs of the game on a single to center that was followed by a two-run double from freshman Ben Troike and a David Craan groundout RBI. Trent Hammond beat out a double play, allowing Troike to score. Yalowitz followed with his second RBI of the game. Pat McInerney singled to take a 10-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third.

The Gophers went on to get one run back in the bottom of the third, but an Illini grand slam from Bren Spillane — the team’s sec-

ond of the day — in the top of the fi fth extended the lead to 13.

Illinois’ Matthew James collected his secondstraight start with one or less earned runs. James threw six innings, allowing five hits and one earned run in his longest outing of the season.

The bullpen combination of Ryan Thompson, Zak Devermann and Joey Gerber came in to shut the Gophers down, sealing the series victory.

“We bounced back in a big way this weekend,” Hartleb said. “I’m really proud of our guys.”

The Illini will be back in action this week with a matchup against Southern Illinois on Tuesday before a big weekend series at home against Maryland.

fi nishing at even par to place eighth in the event.

Lipparelli shot 4-under Saturday to move up the leaderboard to claim the top spot heading into Sunday.

Freshman Giovanni Tadiotto went 1-over for the tournament to fi nish in a four-way tie for 10th.

Freshman Michael Feagles ended up in a six-way tie for 23rd after shooting 3-over during his fi nal round. During the sec-

ond round, the Scottsdale, Arizona, native negated a bogey on the 12th hole and a double bogey on the 13th with a birdie on the 16th and an eagle on the 17th hole.

Illinois will begin its NCAA tournament preparations next, as the NCAA Regionals are set to begin May 15.

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Illinois breaks even during Wisconsin weekend series

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(Top left) Breanna Wonderly, (top right) team with Coach Tyra Perry, (bottom left) Annie Fleming and (bottom right) Ruby Rivera. The Illini won their series opener 7-2 against the Badgers on Friday at Eichelberger Field; however, they could not continue their momentum. Wisconsin shut out Illinois 3-0 on Saturday. Sunday’s series finale was canceled due to rain. The game will not be rescheduled.

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