Oct. 2011

October 2011

IN THIS ISSUE:

TOP 10 LEAST CLASSY MOVES

GHOSTS IN OUR BACKYARD

WHO’S BURIED AT U OF I

CONNECT WITH YOUR INNER SWAG SONGS YOU’LL WANT TO LISTEN TO ON THE WAY TO CLASS

A WORD TO THE WISE COMMON SPEAKS

ILLINI HOCKEY WANTS TO JUMP UP TO DIVISION 1

HAUNTINGS

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

ON THE COVER GHOSTS IN OUR BACKYARD THE UNCOMMON WISDOM OF COMMON TOP 10 LEAST CLASSY MOVES THE HAUNTINGS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR INNER SWAG ILLINI HOCKEY PROGRAM EAGER TO JUMP TO DIVISION 1 SONGS YOU’LL WANT TO LISTEN TO ON THE WAY TO CLASS

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IN THIS ISSUE AS SEEN ON SCREEN

MODERN FAMILY

THE TRIP

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CAMPUS LIFE

THE ESSENTIALS OF BUYING BOOZE

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF GRINDING

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MUSIC YOU’LL LOVE

LISTENING TO THE RAIN OUTSIDE MY WINDOW

GOT A NEW BOO

STUDY ZONE

IT’S BEEN A LONG WEEK AND I GOTTA GET MY SEXY ON

SORRY ROOMMATES: THE SHOWER

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RELATIONSHIPS

FRIEND OR FRENEMY?

FRESHMAN RELATIONSHIPS

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FOOD

EASY MEAL IDEAS FOR DATE NIGHT

INSOMNIA COOKIES: WHAT MAKES THEM SO GOOD?

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SPORTS 24

QB ROOKIE CAM NEWTON SHINES UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF THE NFL 28

KNOCK ON WOOD, ILLINI THIS MAY BE A SEASON TO REMEMBER HOW TO + TOP 10’s

TOP 10 HOTTEST CARTOON CHARACTERS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

THIS IS THE SPREAD The magazine run by the students of the College of Media at the University of Illinois.

The magazine started by the club JAMS. The magazine that has a dirty-sounding name, but nothing but the best intentions.

The magazine that settles somewhere in between the Daily Illini and the Booze News, but is completely different than either of them.

The magazine pushing the boundaries of journalism and what it is “supposed to be”.

The magazine that gives you everything you’re interested in, and nothing you’re not.

The magazine that you are about to read (and hopefully, enjoy).

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

IT BEGAN

a year ago, when I was asked if I wanted to be in charge of the News-Editorial portion of the club JAMS. I agreed. Not because I wanted something to put on my resumé, but because I had an idea. An idea for a publication that would be unlike anything else the University of Illinois had ever seen. A publication that would push censorship to its limits, but remain prestigious all the same. And that was that. Well, not really, but that was how it began. We started small, with a Freshman Survival Guide released in August 2011, and then we grew. I accumulated a dedicated staff — writers, photographers, designers, editors — and then the real magic happened. And that real magic now sits right in front of you: the October issue of The Spread. We may be the “new kid on the block” and have a lot of experience to gain, but nonetheless, we hope to bring you something refreshing in the world of journalism: Hilarity in the bluntest form possible. Because journalism is not always war, crime and politics. It’s fun and games, too.

Enjoy the first real issue of The Spread.

Emily Waldron

Editor-in-Chief

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onnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. was running through the underground tunnel connecting the home team’s locker room to the visiting team’s locker room at the United Center when he decided it was time for a change. As a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls, Lonnie was used to the routine of fearfully running through the tunnel with the visiting team’s equipment hoping he would survive. At 12 years old, he was afraid that the spirit of Emmett Till (an African-American boy who was murdered in 1955 after reportedly flirting with a white woman) was going to get him in that tunnel if he stopped running. However, one night he decided he was no longer going to run.

GREATNESS IS ‘TO FIND YOUR PATH, BELIEVE IN YOUR PATH, AND LIVE IT

THE UNCOMMON WISDOM OF COMMON

by Steven Wear

Even after his heart was set on hip-hop, his mom made him attend college at Florida A&M University where he stayed for two years before he got his big break.

In 1992, Common was featured in the “Unsigned Hype” column of The Source magazine, and released his first single “Take It EZ”. At first under the name Common Sense, he released his first album Can I Borrow a Dollar? He went on to release seven more albums and win two Grammy Awards. However, even as he was writing songs that others considered instant classics, he didn’t believe in his path.

“Well one night I decided to be like the black guy in the Scary Movies and stop and be like ‘What you with me, huh?’ And I felt this spirit, it was the spirit of Emmett Till, and I stood still and I just listened and there was no more fear inside of me,” Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., more universally known as Common, remembered.

“And what the spirit said to me was ‘You’re great. You’re greater than what you know right now. There’s something inside you that’s great that you have to get to the world.’”

He said. That was the night that Common set off to discover his greatness.

According to him, “greatness” is “to find your path, believe in your path, and live it”. It’s the advice he has been living since that spiritual night. At that time he didn’t know what his greatness was. He thought that maybe he’d be a ball player.

He did go on to be featured in the video game, NBA 2K8, but rap turned out to be the true outlet for his greatness. Common refers to his music as “the love [he] loves to express”.

Common fondly remembers writing his first rap with his cousin in the summer of 8th grade. He even remembers the lyrics to his first rap to this day.

He credits hip-hop with taking him across the globe to places like Japan and Champaign, IL, and even the White House. But the road to stardom was not as easy as Common finding his voice. “Little did I know that, that would be my voice”, Common said.

I DIDN’T BELIEVE IN MY PATH, AND I DIDN’T DISCOVER THAT REALLY UNTIL I WENT THROUGH CERTAIN SITUATIONS Common recollects. The “certain situations” that caused Common to reevaluate himself and his belief in himself was his relationship with Erykah Badu. He discovered during the heartbreak from the relationship that he was willing “to play second fiddle”.

“I didn’t want to offend anybody by greatness… But you can’t be scared to wear your greatness,” Common explained.

Common’s jubilant rise to stardom was all but perfect until two years ago when he lost his best friend, Ajile Turner, the cousin that he wrote his first rap with. The loss of a family member tested Common’s faith, but eventually drove him to fully “live his belief”.

“It was something in his loss that I was able to still learn from him. And I started thinking about wanting to enjoy my life more... But I got that out of the loss of losing someone I really loved,” Common said. “There is something for you to gain in each situation, each difficulty that you experience.”

To describe his journey in whole, Common phrased the resounding words, “turn obstacles into possibles”, as he did in his life.

I FOUND HIP-HOP- MY VOICE. He credits hip-hop with taking him across the globe to places like Japan and Champaign, IL, and even the White House. But the road to stardom was not as easy as Common finding his voice.

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AS SEEN

ON SCREEN

AS SEEN ON SCREEN

Photo source: slantmagazine.com

THE TRIP

by Samantha Krabbe

on screen. The dialogue feels unscripted and natural, and while their humor is subtle and dry, you find yourself laughing out loud. Both Coogan and Brydon do spot-on Michael Caine impressions, among others such as Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman and Woody Allen.

The storyline is almost an undertone in the film. Coogan clearly believes he is superior to Brydon, who is a better actor, more successful and more attractive. Somehow, the only phone calls Coogan gets are either with his ex-girlfriend or his Hollywood agent, who offers him unsatisfactory acting jobs. He is easily agitated by Brydon’s levity, but there is more than a hint of jealousy. We are left with a clear message at the end when Brydon happily returns to his unimpressive but comfortable home and loving wife and child, while Coogan returns to a huge, beautiful apartment completely alone.

The Trip is a fantastic balance of beautiful northern England scenery, mouth-watering meals, and hilarious quips between Coogan and Brydon. Some parts are slow, but the overall film is elegant. The lack of constant action and seemingly improvised comedy feels almost as if we are traveling right along with them.

When directors keep characters in a film sitting down eating lunch, having drinks at a bar, or chatting in the car for too long, the audience loses interest. Action is meant to happen in a story, not be discussed over coffee.

Director Michael Winterbottom’s film The Trip is an exception. The entire film shows comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, as fictionalized versions of themselves, doing exactly what characters aren’t supposed to do, but it works. If you like food and witty banter, this film’s for you.

Coogan plans a weeklong foodie tour with his twentysomething American girlfriend as research for a story he’s working on for The Observer magazine about dining in northern England. At the last minute, she bails because she wants to go on a break, returning to Los Angeles. To avoid traveling solo, Coogan contacts his old colleague, Brydon, to ride shotgun.

The two embark on their journey, stopping at highquality restaurants for basically every meal. It feels like a food documentary at times; there’s a lot of attention put on their meals and even several cuts to the kitchen where we see the food being prepared. The duo worked with Winterbottom on the precursor to this film, “Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story,” and have great chemistry

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AS SEEN ON SCREEN

MODERN FAMILY

by Stephany Guerrero

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ack and better than ever, Modern Family is finally here for its third season.

Emmy nominations and awards have ensued since the show premiered, and it’s because of its true roots that so many people can relate. A motley crew of an extended family that finds itself in hilarious situations often; it’s hard not to laugh with them as they get entangled in each other’s business. As we laugh, it’s easy to remember our own past situations with them, from those horrid family photo shoots to finally getting the family dog. This show is a little slice of comfort, in knowing that our own families were maybe not that crazy after all.

IT’S A PAGE TURNER...NO SERIOUSLY, TURN THE PAGE

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From back left: Haley, Gloria, Claire, Cam, Lily, Mitchell, Jay, (middle ro

“I’m sort of like Costco. I’m big, I’m not fancy and I dare you not to like me.”

A former starting linebacker for the Fighting Illini, this man knows how to play some ball and serve a cup of tea with panache. Unabashed in his love for theatre, his daughter Lily, and all things that sparkle; he mixes motherly love with a sprinkle of paranoid parenthood.

MITCHELL “I am loose. I’m fun. Remember breakfast for dinner last week? My idea.”

Sometimes a little more reserved than his partner Cameron, Mitchell has his own moments. In his attempt to cut a little loose he has done flash mobs, a Spiderman costume/suit-seeking rendezvous, and dressed up as a sailor boy. He unknowingly also housed a hobo in Lily’s princess house, and worships Lady Gaga enough to leave a sick Cameron home alone. But after working all day as a lawyer, who wouldn’t want to come home to Shirley Temple songs sung by Cameron and pancakes for dinner?

GLORIA “I’m Columbian; I know a fake crime scene when I see one” Always hinting at a crime-related past, Gloria makes us wonder at the funniest of moments.

With her amazing gun-firing skills and screeching voice, she manages to serve humble pie with humor. Making references to a hard life in Columbia (“Do you think the kids from the village have pocket squares?!”), Gloria brings in some true Latin culture references with a couple of funny made up ones. Cue Jay, Gloria’s grumpy and critical husband, being convinced by Gloria to slap the chicken and shout. Because according to Gloria, a real custom in Columbia is, “you mess with us, and we mess with you!”

PHIL “Changing the battery in a smoke detector is what they teach you in Man 101.” Obsessed with appearing as macho manly man, Phil is Luke’s funny father.

Refusing to accept help any other man at that, Phil gets himself in hilarious situations. From the time he left his wife, Claire, locked in the bathroom because he couldn’t get the door unstuck

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mopolitan emblem of pre-teen refinement, Manny Delgado pushes the envelope when it comes to young sophistication. From sashaying his first day to middle school with a traditional Columbian poncho to stealing his crush’s locket, Manny keeps it real with his emotions and sense of style.

“I’m just a boy trying to bring style back to travel.” A vivacious and pseudo-cos-

Photo source: littlemissmomma.com

LUKE

“Let me work my magic. It’s all about creative editing. Just give me two hours, and then another hour. Someone get me a chocolate milk, with extra salt.”

The unsung comedic hero of this show, Luke’s quirkiness shows up in the most unexpected ways.

Luke keeps light even lighter with good old physical comedy. Combine that with a naïve mindset, the kid reminds us of simpler days when action heroes and junk food were all that mattered.

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AMPUS LIFE

CAMPUS LIFE

THE ESSENTIALS OF BUYING BOOZE If you plan to host a house party, then you should probably know—no you need to know—these places.

by Karen Chen Champaign and Urbana have different curfews for alcohol purchase. Midnight is the rule in Champaign, while it remains 1 a.m. in Urbana.

ON CAMPUS Hometown Pantry, 601 E. Green Street This place has been open for years at the corner of Sixth and Green Street.

They sell the basic kinds of liquors and party supplies. Located in a convenient location, Pantry (as it is affectionately known) also sells non-alcoholic beverages like juice, teas, sodas and energy drinks (chaser material). Price is pretty average.

Another advantage is that it also stays open late Monday through Thursday.

Den Liquors, 606 S. Sixth Street Den Liquors is newly open on campus with a variety of alcohol. It’s half a block North of Hometown Pantry on Sixth and Green. It has a more complete section of wine, liquor and beer. Also, on the wall by the cashier, smaller liquor bottles are shelved. If you’re not sure whether to spend all of your booze money on an unknown liquor that may turn out to taste like poison, you may be able to get a “trial” version of it here.

Party supplies are also available. “We have the most variety (of alcohol) and it’s cheapest here on campus too,”

said Jon Abdallah, owner of Den Liquors.

County Market, 331 Stoughton St. One of the more popular grocery stores on campus, (not that it’s the only one or anything), County Market is on the corner of Fourth Street and Springfield Avenue.

Besides the liquor, beer and wine collection, it’s also a place to shop for food and chasers for the party.

County Market is like a mini WalMart. They have sales and you can find coupons in the penny pincher magazine delivered to area mailboxes. Right before Unofficial, they were practically paying you to buy pizza rolls! Nothing better after a long night of drinking if you can’t make it to second-story pizza.

Hometown Pantry Monday- Thursday 8 AM-2: 30 AM Friday-Saturday 8 AM 3 - AM Sunday 9AM - 12 AM Phone numbAer: (217) 390 0501 Den Liquors Daily 11 AM – Midnight Phone number: (217) 344-5474 Hometown Pantry Monday- Thursday 8 AM-2: 30 AM Friday-Saturday 8 AM 3 - AM Sunday 9AM - 12 AM Phone number: (217) 390 0501 County Market Get off at fourth and Green on 50 Green and go two blocks to the north.

OFF CAMPUS Friar Tuck in Savoy Gas stations do sell beer, if that’s what you want. But if you have a car, check out Friar Tuck in Savoy.

Friar Tuck has a variety of wine and beer, plus every kind of liquor you can imagine. It’s an entire store devoted to alcohol! There is also local and imported beer and wine.

It’s a wonderful place to find some unique drinks.

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Phone number: (217) 352-4123 Friar Tuck 1333 Savoy Plaza Drive, Savoy Phone number: (217) 355-7933 Mondays to Saturdays 10 AM-10PM Sundays Noon -8 PM

CAMPUS LIFE

by F. Amanda Tugade

BABY, GRIND ON ME

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF GRINDING After much consideration and careful, strict investigation, these are the top ten rules on how to grind properly on the dance floor.

1. DO NOT GET TOO CLOSE. This is, by the far, the most important rule. First of all: whether you are dancing at the frats, house parties or the bars, the temperatures of our bodies rise, and sweat evades your clothes. I do not want to feel your sweaty, clammy skin rub against mine. Second, feeling your warm breath on my skin does not make me “want you.” In fact, it makes me want to get away from you, plain and simple. Third, if we’re not dating or personally acquainted or if I do not even know your name, you have no right to get that close to me. Do not pull that “let me whisper into your ear to tell you something completely pointless” because your breath smells, and I don’t care.

2. DO NOT LET ME FEEL your tangible excitement rub against my rear. – Um, really?

This is just a HUGE no-no. It is inappropriate, and it is awkward. It honestly makes me feel violated and just—no.

Also, this goes back to number one. Don’t get that close, if we’re not on that level.

3. DO GET CLOSE. You’re probably confused now, and I completely understand. So, let’s clarify. If you want to get close, talk to me. Approach me in a light conversation, and sure, go ahead.

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Ask me the three questions: name, major and well, the last one is on you. Be creative. Then, ask me to dance.

That is the best way to get close because getting to know someone first will open many, many doors for you, I promise. Come on. Chivalry is not dead.

4. DO PUT YOUR HANDS AROUND MY WAIST, BUT DO NOT PUSH THE LIMIT. Just because you put your hands around my waist, it doesn’t mean I’m inviting you to touch all of me. Yeah, you know which parts I’m talking about. No, you may not grab or pinch my ass. No, you may not run your hands up and down on my chest, and you may certainly not try and cup my breasts. Just to make things clear, the waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips.

5. DO NOT DANCE LIKE YOU ARE HAVING SEX ON THE FLOOR. I do not care if your boyfriend calls you a freak in the bed, and I do not care if your girlfriend moves like a stripper on the pole. No. Do not start moaning, viciously eating each other’s faces, and please, for humanity’s sake, do not start touching each other inappropriately (like grabbing each other’s junk). Keep it behind closed doors, and I don’t mean run off to the nearest bathroom and do it. Have a little decency, you know? Run off to someone else’s room at least.

CAMPUS LIFE

6. DO WEAR SOMETHING APPROPRIATE (GIRLS).

Let’s start with make-up. Go ahead, put some on. Just, honestly, do not put on too much, because first off, you’re all beautiful no matter what anyone says. Why try and do a makeover on your face? Make-up is there to enhance, not destroy. Second, your make-up is bound to smear after having a few too many, dancing to all your jams, etc. Now, your outfit. I am all for the cute, tight skirts and the offthe-shoulder shirts and the heels. Nothing feels sexier that flaunting your “t and a’s” and your legs. BUT! If the shoe literally does not fit you because you borrowed your roommate’s pair and they’re a little too big or a little too small, please take them off. No one likes a clumsy, drunk girl dancing on the dance floor. Wear comfy shoes.

It is a hazard to you and the people around you. Next, your skirt should at least function as a skirt and cover the important parts. I know you want to make a good impression, but when you sit down, the world can see all up in you and around you. For your sake, let’s hope you decided to wear some sort of underwear. Wear a skirt that fits you—all of you. Also, off-the-shoulder shirts should remain off-theshoulder. Do not buy a size that is way a little bit bigger and have your breast come out. No.

7. DO WEAR SOMETHING APPROPRIATE (BOYS).

Please, please do not wear your Illinois t-shirt. Don’t you have another shirt that isn’t orange and blue? Something that doesn’t have our fight song on the back or the word “unofficial” written on it? More effort, please. However, just because you cannot wear your Illini shirt, it doesn’t mean that you can pull out your blue polo and unbutton the first two buttons and roll up your sleeves. Okay, bro. I just hope the “douchebag” attitude doesn’t come in your size.

KEEP IT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, AND I DON’T MEAN RUN OFF TO THE NEAREST BATHROOM AND DO IT. HAVE A LITTLE DECENCY, YOU KNOW? RUN OFF TO SOMEONE ELSE’S ROOM AT LEAST.

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Also, you do not need to spray five cans of Axe or Old Spice. Take a shower and spray on a little bit, but do not go overboard. It’s suffocating. Your pants should also cover your rear end. I’m not saying you should go Urkel and hike them up, but don’t drop it low where the whole world can see your Valentine’s Day boxers.

8. DO NOT “DIP IT LOW.” So, you, (the girl) are dancing. The music is getting heavy, and you’re completely in love with the song. The guy that you are grinding on and allowing to feel you up is enjoying it and the way you move. You decide to dip it low. BECAUSE YOU DECIDED TO BREAK RULE #6, YOU DIPPED IT, and the whole world saw your private area when you grinded back up. Standing there, still dancing, your panties are exposed. It’s a good thing your shirt was two sizes bigger! It’s helping to cover up your left butt cheek. Also, because you decided to wear high heels that don’t fit, as he leads you to a more private place, (like the bathroom at Joe’s) you just lost your shoe, Cinderella.

9. DO NOT DANCE WITH A DRINK IN YOUR HAND. You have one of three options. You can either chug that drink down, wait until you finish that drink or find some sort of cover for that drink. I say chug it down, but if you’re a lightweight, take your time. Because like I said, no one likes a clumsy, drunk girl, or guy for that matter, on the dance floor. I can also guarantee you that no one wants jungle juice, beer or any type of liquor on their shirt. If you must bring your drink, place the palm of your hand on top of the cup and hold it. That way if someone bumps into you, the drink will spill on you, the owner, and not some poor soul with nice clothes.

10. STAY CALM, COOL AND CONFIDENT. Look, having the courage to go up to someone and asking him or her to dance regardless of the outcome is already an accomplishment. So, props to you if you made it that far.

Now, wipe the sweat off your forehead, lead them out to the dance floor and have a good time.

FAMOUS GHOSTS

IN THE GRAVEYARD AT MT. HOPE CEMETERY

by Darshan Patel

Photo: Grace Gong

FAMOUS GHOSTS IN THE GRAVEYARD

Walking past grave after grave through Mt. Hope

Cemetery, the names start to sound familiar. One could see the connections between the graveyard and the University as it soon becomes a history lesson.

The men and women who are buried here may not be well known at the University today, but they certainly have left their footprint in the founding and the development of the University. The has approximately 14,000 buried in it, but a few stand out.

Even today, the cemetery is a sought out place for burial among former University faculty and alumnus.

“I think it’s the proximity of the cemetery to the University, and I think it also has to do with famous people that are buried out here,” said Steven Margevich, regional sales director.

“Famous” names such as Thomas Smith, who served on the University’s Board of Trustees from 1897 to 1903, and Edmund James, president of the University from 1904 to 1920, don’t resonate much with students today. But many campus buildings, where classes are held, are named after past presidents and Illini greats such as Smith and James.

Smith gave farmland and money to the University totaling just under $500,000, which was then used to construct Smith Memorial Hall. His tall monument is located near the east side of the cemetery.

With James, there is no building on campus associated with his name, but instead, a prestigious scholar program. The James Scholar Honors program was established in honor of this national figure, who was at one time considered for the U.S. presidency. He is buried, along with his wife, near the middle of the cemetery.

Near Fourth Street, Roselawn Cemetery, an extension of Mt. Hope, is where many former University faculty members and sports figures lie.

This cemetery was actually owned by the University at one point. They had intended to move the bodies to Mt. Hope, but ran into difficulties. Since many were buried before the turn of the 20th century, it was difficult to find the people whose permission was needed to move the bodies from the original gravesites.

Two of the most famous University figures were football coach Robert Zuppke and the University’s first athletic director, George Huff.

Robert Zuppke

George Huff

David Kinley

Smith

Photos Source: UIUC Archives

Photo: Grace Gong

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Zuppke led the football team to multiple winning seasons during the 1910’s and the 1920’s while mentoring one of Illini’s greatest players, Red Grange. His grave is within eyesight of Memorial Stadium, with his tombstone parallel with 50-yard line.

His tombstone reads: “He so lived that those whose lives touched his were a little better for having known him.”

Just a few feet from Zuppke’s grave is Huff’s. In addition to his duties in administration, Huff also served as the football coach and baseball coach for the University. He is also known as the first director of the then School of Physical Education.

Inside Roselawn, there is a popular section for burials dubbed “Illini Gardens.”

Margevich said the proximity to Memorial Stadium and the graves of famous people contribute to the location’s popularity.

In addition, former University president David Kinley is honored with a mausoleum near Potter’s field, a section of the graveyard adjacent to the College of Law’s parking lot where the financially strained and the unidentified are buried with no markings.

Other sections in the graveyard include plots for the Jewish, the Muslims and Civil War veterans.

The cemetery was first plotted in 1856 with only 16 blocks surveyed, before the University existed.

Additions, mainly in the late 1800’s, increased the cemetery’s size to 35 acres. Today, it is about 52 acres.

The University grew around the cemetery as the South Farms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ University_of_Illinois_Experimental_Dair y_Farm_ Historic_District) were established. Originally, Cemetery Road, or known today as Pennsylvania Avenue, was the southern boundary of campus.

Today, Margevich said the cemetery hopes to give students the opportunity to put history into perspective. “(It gives) a bit of history of who’s passed away here and what they did here, like past presidents or sports people or even past political people on what their function was in the time they lived here,” Margevich said. “It serves a real purpose.”

Photo: Grace Gong

SONG

GS WE LOVE

MUSIC

LISTENING TO THE RAIN OUTSIDE MY WINDOW PLAYLIST

by Taylor Odisho No One’s Gonna Love You, Band of Horses Skinny Love, Bon Iver What Sarah Said, Death Cab For Cutie The End, The Doors Carries On. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Alameda. Elliot Smith Grown Ocean. Fleet Foxes Dream a Little Dream of Me. The Mamas & The Papas William. The Smiths No Surprises. Radiohead

GOT A NEW BOO PLAYLIST

by Arielle Contreras My Endless Love, Lionel Richie Must be Nice, Lyfe Jennings You Make My Dreams Come True, Hall & Oates I’ve Got My Mind Set On You, The Beatles/George Harrison Everytime We Touch, Cascada Obsessed, Miley Cyrus Your Love is My Drug, Kesha Teenage Dream, Katy Perry Baby, Justin Beiber With You, Chris Brown

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STUDY ZONE PLAYLIST

by Samantha Krabbe

Sabali, Amadou & Miriam Crazy (Gnarls Barkley Cover), Ray LaMontagne I Know You Know, Esperanza Spalding Wildcat, Ratatat Piazza, New York Catcher, Belle and Sebastian Waterloo Sunset, The Kinks Darlin’ Do Not Fear, Brett Dennen Australia, The Shins Wild Horses, Rolling Stones Norway, Beach House

WALKING TO CLASS PLAYLIST Out Of the Blue, Julian Casablancas Ni**as in Paris, Watch The Throne Gotta Have It, Watch The Throne Gettin’ Jiggy With It, Will Smith MoneyGrabber, Fitz and The Tantrums Jump In The Line, Harry Belafonte Tightrope, Janelle Monae Ghostwriter, RJD2 1901, Phoenix Bass Head, Bassnectar

MUSIC

SORRY ROOMMATES: THE SHOWER PLAYLIST

HOT ‘N COLD, KATY PERRY

by Mary Horkavi

For when you’re changing up the temp in the shower.

Gotta love Katy.

DON’T STOP BELIEVING, JOURNEY You just can’t beat the classics.

YELLOW SUBMARINE, THE BEATLES These four boys just make you wanna get...

GOTTA FEELIN’, BLACK EYED PEAS MR. BRIGHTSIDE, THE KILLERS I don’t know about you, but I whip out my comb-microphone every time I belt this song.

WHERE THEM GIRLS AT, DAVID GUETTA, NICKI MINAJ AND FLO RIDA Prepare yourself for strutting your stuff later tonight.

SET FIRE TO THE RAIN, ADELE This classy lady knows how to set fire to your shower and get you pumped for the day.

EVERY TEARDROP IS WATERFALL, COLDPLAY You feel like crying? That’s fine. The water will hide it.

HOUND DOG, ELVIS Who doesn’t like the King of Rock ‘n Roll? Consider a shower mat for some traction in case the hip swinging gets out of control.

AT LAST, ETTA JAMES You’ve gone days without a shower and “At Last” you finally are. Don’t do this again.

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IT’S BEEN A LONG WEEK & I GOTTA GET MY SEXY ON PLAYLIST

by F. Amanda Tugade

SEX AND CANDY, MARCY PLAYGROUND

(YOU GOTTA) FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT (TO PARTY), BEASTIE BOYS

Well, we’re going to start out slow. Don’t get too disappointed now, but really picture this. You are stepping out of a hot steamy shower, glass mirror fogged up, and when you wipe the mirror to see your beautiful face, the line from the song comes on, “…who’s that casting devious stares in my direction?” It’s you, you sexy beast. Bow chicka wow wow.

Take a sip of your disco lemonade, stud.

Who can resist this song? I mean, let’s get real. Kick it! It’s the Beastie Boys

CHERRY BOMB, THE RUNAWAYS “Hello world, I’m your wild girl.” Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Lita Ford, Sandy West and Jackie Fox. ‘Nuff said.

MARVIN GAYE AND CHARDONNAY, BIG SEAN FT. KANYE WEST & ROSCOE DASH Of course, I had to do it, are you kidding me? Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay – the classiest combo. Volume up, pinky up.

OH MY, DJ DRAMA FT. FABOLOUS, WIZ KHALIFA & ROSCOE DASH Truthfully, I hated this song at first. But, it grew on me and now I know ALL the words to it. If you’re a girl listening to this song while you’re getting ready, you’ll feel…hot. Hug your curves, girl. If you got it, flaunt it.

POGO, DIGITALISM

This song is…“one of those,” I suppose. Definitely a song that will make you feel cool and sophisticated.

The ambient, electronic sound completely captivates you. With its simple lyrics, you will be able to sing along and do your dance.

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YOU, ATMOSPHERE Let’s face it: work and school suck. When Friday finally rolls around and the clock strikes 8 pm, you just want to stick up your middle finger at Monday, and say, “Hey, Monday. Idgaf.” Bottoms up!

BASEMENT PARTY, THE COOL KIDS With its old school, hip-hop vibe, this song bumpin’ on your stereo will amp up your swag. So, get up and move around. Strut your stuff. Give a nod to all the boys, and exchange glances with the girls. This night is all yours. “And I look to the left, she dipping her hips, and making her lips at me, I guess and I look to the left. And I look to the right, point to my chest, and she said, that’s right.”

WAKE UP, MAC MILLER You are so definitely allowed to do the “head bob” and put your hand in the air to this song. That’s right.

Go ahead. No one will judge you, I promise.

SUNSHINE, ATMOSPHERE That’s right, Atmosphere made it on the list twice.

We’re going to end the playlist with this song because it’s important to remember that this night isn’t about how many digits you claim, it’s about being surrounded by the people you won’t forget and creating memories that will last. Cliché? Go ahead, just listen to the song.

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RELA

ATIONSHIPS

RELATIONSHIPS

FRIEND OR FRENEMY?

by Arielle Desiray Contreras

THE NARCISSISTIC FRENEMY

Friends are supposed to make us happy, right? I mean after all, we did pick them! Yet many of us find ourselves in flaky friendships that leave us feeling drained, dissed, and down in the dumps. So, why do we keep these toxic friends in our circle?

Probably because,

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST PEOPLE, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO CUT TIES WITH THESE FRIENDS TURNED FRENEMIES. Or maybe you’ve been bff’s with this person since your sandwich-swappin’ sandbox days and the idea of putting this person in your frenemy category is a crazy thought. Losing a friend can be lot like dealing with a break-up and who likes those? (Hint: No one).

To help make deciding whether to keep your friend or delete your friend on Facebook (official frenemy status), I’ve come up with four official frenemy status categories: If you have one of these venomous buds – let ‘em go!

This ego-maniac frenemy usually has no idea what is going on in your world but will talk to you for hours about theirs right before moving on to the next thing they want to talk about – themselves, obviously.

THE DEBBIE DOWNER FRENEMY This frenemy is a relentless fun-sucker and the person you dread dialing when you get exciting news. You won the lottery, huh? Don’t you know wealthy people have a higher suicide rate?

THE HOLIER THAN THOU FRENEMY The “I Would Never Do That” frenemy that just judged you (again) after you confided a secret. Selfrighteous and overly critical frenemies have to go!

THE BACKHANDED COMPLIMENT GIVER FRENEMY The “Cute skirt! Too bad it makes your thighs look huge!” frenemy. No one needs that.

THE FLAKY FRENEMY The frenemy you can always rely on to be unreliable. You bought two concert tickets and confirmed with your “friend” months ago. Tonight is the concert and “something came up.”

SOUND FAMILIAR? Hopefully not, but this list hopefully helped you decided if your friendship is worth salvaging (flawed as your friend may be) or if your “friend” has officially turned into a frenemy that must go.

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RELATIONSHIPS “DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL TOGETHER.

FRESHMAN RELATIONSHIPS

Also, do not start a relationship the summer before college starts. If you do decide to start this risky relationship, make sure you know where they’re going to college in the fall. You do not want to start something with a fellow Illini like I did. This will end up in an awkward break up three months into the beginning of school. My advice: Summer fling? Don’t cling” -Regretful Rosie

by Mary Horkavi To be whipped or not to be whipped? That is the question many of us freshmen were asking ourselves all summer. So many people told me that coming to college single was the best decision of their lives—freedom to flirt with that cutie down the hall, no scheduling your day around Skype sessions with your significant other, and partying with whomever, whenever, at whatever level of intoxication you like.

“IF YOU LOVE ‘EM, KEEP ‘EM. I BELIEVE IN THE SAYING ‘ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER’. After a year of being a couple, we knew we wanted to stay together even though we were living 200 miles apart. Sure, you end up being celibate for months at a time, but that’s not so bad, right?”

- Lovesick Lucy

Four very different UIUC students volunteered their freshman year relationship experiences to help those of us who are still wondering what to do:

“UNOFFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WORK BEST. Due to our one-year age difference, my significant other and I decided to make things simple and break it off the day before fall semester began. However, we just couldn’t stop sexting. It became too much for us not to see each other anymore, so we came to the conclusion that we would rather be in a casual relationship” - Rampant Roger

“I CAME TO COLLEGE SINGLE – but not by choice. I was dumped a few days before coming to college all because my idiot significant other assumed they were going to be the victim of the break-up and thought they’d get in there first. That assumption was far from the truth.

However, I don’t regret coming to college single. Spend your freshman year and at least part of sophomore year single. After you’ve had your fair share of one-night stands and pregnancy scares, then go out and find someone to whom you’d like to commit.”

- Satisfied Steve There you have it, folks. Four very different takes on adjusting your love life for college. What will you do?

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FOOD

FOOD

EASY MEAL IDEAS

FOR DATE NIGHT

by Kayla Flam

As American college students, we have a very stereotypical idea of how a date night should go—candlelight, some Barry Manilow, lots of wine and a 5 star meal prepared by someone with superior culinary skills. Although this is a good starting point, it’s easy to have a nice meal with your significant other without spending a lot of money or time trying to impress them. Even if you are far from the next Emeril, there are many easy-to-make meals that are semi-homemade.

This means you don’t have to make elaborate things from scratch.

Here are some suggestions for good date night food that may get you some brownie points from your date.

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FOOD

PASTA

BREADED CHICKEN

You can never go wrong with a good, simple pasta.

It’s super easy to make and really hard to screw up. It’s a good option for picky eaters and those with food allergies because it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, but has many variations to fit everyone’s dietary needs.

If white meat is on your mind, breaded chicken can be a simple and fairly healthy meal.

>> Choose your favorite noodle (mine is Angel Hair), boil water, and put the pasta in the water. Test pieces of noodle throughout the cooking process to make sure they are cooked. A fun way to test if your spaghetti is done is to throw a strand on the wall-if it sticks, it’s done.

>> Prepare 3 bowls—one with scrambled egg (not cooked), one with some flour, and the last with canned bread crumbs Take some boneless chicken breasts and create an assembly line. >> Dip the chicken in the flour first, then the egg and finally the bread crumbs. Make sure to fully cover the chicken with each ingredient.

>> For a sauce, jarred marinara is perfect—there are many varieties of sauces like tomato and basil that can add character to your dish.

>> Place the chicken in a glass baking pan and put in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees. You can also fry the chicken in a pan with a little oil.

>> To make a simple Alfredo sauce from scratch, melt ½ cup butter in a medium saucepan. Once it has melted, add 1 package (8oz) of cream cheese. When they are melted and well mixed add 1 cup of half and half, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated is always better, but the jarred kind works just as well), and if desired, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. Add a little pepper for taste. Stir all together until well mixed. Take off burner once it’s sauce-like and let thicken. Stir occasionally to keep consistency.

>> If you’re feeling really adventurous, fry the chicken, then place it in the glass pan. Add marinara sauce and slices of mozzarella cheese (or simply add parmesan) and bake.

This simple process can create a fancy, homemade dish. For sides, some frozen veggies and a nice potato, grain or pasta will work well.

>>If you’re feeling adventurous, make some garlic bread by melting some butter and minced garlic from a jar together in the microwave. Spread sauce over some bread pieces and place in the oven for a few minutes. Voila!

FINALLY, INCLUDE DESSERT —Something that you can share, like a brownie sundae, plain old ice cream or fruit with melted chocolate. Your date will be impressed not only with the food, but with the thought behind the meal. Who knows, maybe it will lead to some great…conversations.

These are just two examples of simple meals that will impress on a date. If you have a specialty, for example, a dish your family makes often, then stick with that. I’d suggest not making anything that takes too long to prepare (keep everything under an hour) or that you are uncomfortable making. Try practicing on friends or roommates first if you’re afraid of messing up. Don’t make anything that’s too greasy, spicy or requires too much assembly. This should be a fun meal that not only focuses on the food itself, but on your time spent together as well.

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FOOD

FOOD

INSOMNIA

COOKIES:

WHAT MAKES THEM SO GOOD

by Melanie Stone

If you give a college kid a cookie… they want more. And more. And more.

That’s the idea behind Insomnia Cookies, located at 502 East John Street. It’s a hot spot for drunkies and soberites alike. And the best part? Insomnia delivers. Literally, they deliver to dorms, apartments, and basically any building.

Insomnia will meet you wherever you are.

Why are these treats so addicting? Are the cookies laced with drugs? Are they made with a special ingredient? Who better to ask than Amanda Herrell, Director of Midwest Operations. Although she couldn’t release details about the recipes and baking techniques, Herrell could share her opinion on why college kids are hooked on Insomnia.

“What makes us unique is that we deliver them warm. We bake them to order.

They’re not hard or cold cookies. They’re warm, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside,” Herrell said.

She’s definitely right; University of Illinois students love the fact that Insomnia’s cookies aren’t rock solid. “The warm goodness just makes your night,” freshman Maggie Palermini said.

What’s more, students can get a tasty treat for just a dollar

“How can you beat a dollar of warm, gooey goodness that is an Insomnia cookie? You can’t! And the place smells absolutely incredible when you walk past. It’s enticing,” junior Carly Golden said.

It’s no secret that students have a penchant for warm cookies. Everyone has a favorite. For Herrell, snickerdoodles are the way to go. “Snickerdoodles are very much reminiscent of when I was a kid. They remind me of baking with my mom,” she said.

Golden is a snickerdoodle fan, too. “First of all, snickerdoodle is such a great name for a cookie. Second of all, the cinnamon and sugar is super tasty and goes together so well. They literally just melt in your mouth!”

Freshman Daniel Pocica prefers something a little different. “The white chocolate macadamia nut cookie is a cookie that makes me feel good about fattening myself.

Chocolate chip? M&M? Those cookies are for slobs. The white chocolate macadamia nut one is a classy cookie for the sophisticated type. It also helps me put on the Freshman 15,” he said.

For those that don’t have a favorite yet, don’t worry.

“We test out new cookies every once in a while, so you might see a new one added every quarter or so,” said Herrell. If you give a University of Illinois student an Insomnia cookie… they will fall in love.

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SPORTS

SPORTS

ILLINI HOCKEY PROGRAM EAGER TO JUMP TO DIVISION 1

by Steven Wear

Get excited, sports fans. Since Nebraska joined our football conference this summer, there hasn’t been a ton of news about the Big Ten—until now. In the very near future of 2014, the University of Illinois will be joining the Big Ten Division I hockey conference.

Illinois is preparing to join the likes of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State. The Illini made the motion to join the future Big Ten division after fellow American Collegiate Hockey Association member, Penn State, decided to join the future division as an independent. Ohio State, Michigan, and Michigan State are all currently part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.

Minnesota and Wisconsin are current members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Big Ten will have to make an agreement with those conferences to fill non-league games as the Big Ten teams will be on a 20-game schedule, leaving some room to fill. Details involving the scheduling between the Big Ten conference and CCHA and WCHA members, as well as details on the conference tournament at the end of the season have not been arranged at this time.

Penn State is responsible for the formation of the conference, becoming the necessary sixth school necessary to form an official conference. Both the Big Ten and the NCAA require a minimum of six teams per conference. Penn State’s facilities failed to meet the requirements to join the NCAA, but are in the process of building a new ice arena.

Penn State’s ice arena completion is planned for the start of the 2013-2014 season. Illinois is following in its footsteps, as they plan to build a new ice arena near Assembly Hall in the future. In order to meet NCAA criteria, there must be more seating and a regulation size rink. Whether the Illini’s ice arena is completed at the same time as Penn State’s remains in

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question. The odds of that seem pretty slim.

The excitement of joining the Big Ten and the NCAA has already infected the current hockey teams at Illinois, leaving some upper classman wishing they were younger.

Division II hockey player Tim Ammendola elaborates, “My whole college experience would have been completely different if we were in the NCAA now or I was younger. All these years I’ve avoided moving up to Division I because I didn’t think it was worth it. If we were in the NCAA I would have worked my ass off to be on that team.”

For those young enough to have a chance of playing in the new conference, the news was a game changer.

“I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to be trying out for the Division I team, but if we move up to NCAA… Fingers crossed that those construction workers get that rink set-up for me to skate on senior year,” said sophomore Brian Reimel, who plays for the Division II team but is taking a semester off.

The only people that don’t seem excited are the non-Big Ten members left in the CCHA and WCHA. Both leagues will be losing key members to the Big Ten conference, and will also lose the revenue they bring in. Both leagues rely on the large schools such as Michigan and Wisconsin to bring in revenue to cover smaller schools such as Ferris State and Lake Superior State.

Regardless, the creation of a Big Ten Division I hockey conference is huge for the game of hockey. A Big Ten hockey conference will broaden the fan base of college hockey and the sport in general. College hockey will move on from being a cult-like following to a mainstream sport. The Blackhawks Stanley Cup win in 2010 brought new hockey fans in Illinois and the number continues to grow. That momentum has carried through the Illini’s already thriving hockey following. Soon enough, Illini hockey will garner interest from basketball and football enthusiasts, and the stands will overflow with orange.

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SPORTS

LIGHTS, CAM, ACTION: ROOKIE QB CAM NEWTON SHINES UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF THE NFL

by Arik Wonsover

Cam Newton has come a long way since that day on April 28th, 2011, the day of the 2011 NFL Draft. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell approached a rowdy crowd full of New York Jets and Giants fans packed into the Radio City Music Hall. The Carolina Panthers were on the clock with the 1st overall pick in the draft. ESPN analysts Todd McShay and Mel Kiper expected the Panthers to use the pick on a quarterback, which the team desperately needed.

Todd McShay, like much of the general public, urged the Panthers to draft Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert, a well rounded quarterback with a great arm and experience playing a pro style offense in college. When the time finally arrived and Goodell announced the pick, resounding boos filled the audience. Quarterback Cam Newton, the 6’5” 250

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lb Auburn product had been handed the keys to the Panthers future after being selected with the 1st overall pick.

Newton approached the stage with doubt and uncertainty surrounding his future, but for Newton, it was just part of the game. Doubt is nothing new to Cam Newton. Newton started his collegiate career as a backup quarterback to Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow at the University of Florida.

Florida utilized Newton’s dual threat abilities, as he rushed for 103 yards and 3 touchdowns his freshman year.

Just as Newton’s future looked promising, it came to an immediate halt when he was faced possible criminal charges for stealing a student’s laptop, forcing him to transfer to Blinn College. Rather than dwindling under the pressure and giving up on his division 1 football chances, Newton led Blinn College to a national junior college football

SPORTS championship, grabbing the attention of Auburn scouts in the process. After transferring to Auburn, Newton quickly earned the starting quarterback job. In his first year at Auburn, Newton threw for 2854 yards and 30 touchdowns, and added 1473 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground, earning him the Heisman Trophy. Newton topped off his improbable season by leading Auburn to an undefeated season and a national championship. With these accolades to his name, many still had their doubts about Newton’s motivation and his transition to the NFL. For those of you who doubted Cam Newton, to put it lightly, you were wrong. All Cam Newton did in his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals was throw for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns, and also added a touchdown on the ground. Newton’s 422 passing yards shattered the record for passing yards in a debut, previously held by Peyton Manning, who threw for 302 yards. Newton’s performance wasn’t enough to get the Panthers past the Cardinals, as they lost 21-28. Even in a loss, Newton proved that he could play and that the Panthers were no one’s stepping stone. He displayed toughness, elite scrambling ability and an absolute cannon for an arm. Most of all, though, Cam Newton made the Carolina Panthers must-see TV. After Newton’s debut, many people looked to the holes in the Cardinals’ secondary as the reason for Newton’s success. Others said he threw the ball too much. Newton was primed to prove them wrong once again. After torching the returning Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers for 432 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, including yet another one on the ground, Cam Newton had finally arrived.

Newton got the Panthers out to an early 13-0 lead on the champs with a mesmerizing touchdown throw to Brandon Lafell, displaying his soon-to-be patented jump throw off his back foot with the pressure coming. Newton’s stellar performance wasn’t enough, as the Panthers fell short yet again, losing a 23-30 effort. Newton’s performance earned him yet another record, as he’s thrown for the second most yards in the first two games of a season at 854, only behind Tom Brady’s 940, which ironically happened this season as well.

Cam Newton’s individual statistics have led people to overlook how much better he makes his teammates. Against the Packers, running back Jonathon Stewart caught for 100

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yards on 8 catches, Cam Newton’s individual statistics have led people to overlook how much better he makes his teammates. Against the Packers, running back Jonathon Stewart caught for 100 yards on 8 catches, Stewart had previously never caught for more than 139 yards on 18 catches in an entire season.

Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of Newton’s success has been wide receiver Steve Smith, whose has revitalized his career. In Newton’s debut, Smith grabbed a couple of scores to go along with 178 yards receiving. Steve Smith has reached at least 158 yards in 3 of his first 4 games of the season and already has 467 receiving yards, only 87 yards off of his total from all of last year.

In Newton’s third performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he looked much more human with 158 passing yards and a touchdown. His one and only touchdown came on a 16 yard game winning pass to Greg Olsen with 4:20 remaining, giving the Panthers the 16-10 victory. Newton’s stats weren’t eye popping this time around, but he got the W, and Newton wouldn’t have it any other way.

Cam Newton’s fourth game came against my favorite team, the Chicago Bears. With the game on local TV, I was privileged to watch Newton play for an entire game, and you better bet I wasn’t going to miss a second of it. Most rookie quarterbacks would tremble at the thought of facing the stellar Bears defense headed by Brian Urlacher at middle linebacker, but Newton isn’t most quarterbacks. Newton had a tremendous bounce back game from his mediocre performance the previous week, finishing with over 400 total yards and 3 touch downs, 2 on his feet. He once more displayed athleticism at the goal line and elusiveness in his scrambles that bought him more time on his throws. The Panthers suffered another close lose with the final score of 29-34, but continued to show progress.

Cam Newton isn’t an elite quarterback just yet, through 3 games of the season he has thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns. He’s only 22, he’s going to make mistakes, but Newton has shown flashes of brilliance and his positives have certainly outweighed his negatives. Cam Newton has proved that he is here to stay and with time he will only get better. While Newton exhibits flashy skills and a charismatic persona, he’s all about winning. He won at Blinn College; he won at Auburn, and the Panthers you’re on the clock.

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SPORTS

KNOCK ON WOOD, ILLINI FANS

by Bennett Kohler

F

or the past several decades, mediocrity has been the best word to describe the University of Illinois’ football program. With an all-time record of 573-528-51, and a bowl game record of 7-9, the Fighting Illini have found a niche being incredibly average. Coach Ron Zook continues to be in the hot seat season after season as he has failed to bring his team to a bowl game since the Illini were routed 49-17 by USC in the 2008 Rose Bowl. However, a recent, fresh wave of talent including sophomore quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase, has mounted a resurgence of the program. It doesn’t help the Illini cause to compete in a conference that seems to be unanimously dominated by a select few teams.

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One such juggernaut, the Ohio State University, has won the Big Ten title an outrageous 34 times since joining the conference in 1916. The red and silver of the Ohio State uniform has been a signal of incredible intimidation.

Most years, Big Ten teams cower as the Buckeyes storm the gridiron with an All-American loaded roster. In fact, OSU had finished top five in rankings during seven of the past ten years.

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

In the blink of an eye, the king was dethroned. Last March, allegations of wrongful and unethical recruiting caused the program to be stripped of the right to play in a bowl game or compete to win the Big 10, regardless of their regular season record.

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The other eleven teams in the conference, including the newly added Nebraska, have been presented with a great opportunity as the competition has heightened to see who will replace the now-absent dominance of Ohio State. This season, the annual State Farm Arch Rivalry game against Missouri was canceled. The Tigers had been victorious in the past six bouts. This, needless to say, gave the Illini fan base a mighty sigh of relief, providing fans with optimism for the 2011 season. The first two games of the season against Arkansas State and South Dakota State were won handily. Scheelhaase showed promise, producing a total of 462 yards, and 4 touchdowns (2 though the air, 2 on foot.)

With the student body now on board, the Illini prepped themselves for one of the most anticipated out of conference contests in recent memory: a night game at Memorial Stadium against the 22nd ranked Arizona State Sun Devils. With the 6’8” quarterback Brock Osweiler leading the attack and an electrifying defense, the Sun Devils were prepared to give the Illini a run for their money on the evening of September 17th.

The Fighting Illini took the field as the sea of orange erupted, producing an environment that would have made it difficult for any team to win. Illinois was able to compete with ASU possession after possession. Going into the fourth quarter with a score of 14-10 in favor of the Sun Devils,

Illinois had their work cut out for them. It was the Illini defense that proved to be the deciding factor. Sophomore linebacker Jonathan Brown sacked Osweiler late in the game, along with intercepting a pass, earning him the accolade of Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.

Although ASU outgained Illinois’ offense 362 yards to 240, Brown and the Illini defense sacked Osweiler 6 times and intercepted him twice.

Regaining possession late in the fourth, Scheelhaase was able to connect with A.J. Jenkins for an electrifying touchdown, sealing the 17-14 victory.

The following Monday, national rankings were released. Illini fans were ecstatic to see their team in the 24th spot, making the top 25 rankings for the first time since 2008. If things weren’t already looking bright, it would only get better, as Ohio State was left out of the top 25 for the first time in 7 years.

The Illini then found themselves in yet another close battle, this time against Western Michigan.

The Broncos were able to put up a formidable fight against Illinois during the first half, which ended with a 13-10 Western Michigan lead. Scheelhaase and the Illini offense came out hot in the second half, converting on an option run by freshman running back Donovonn Young and ting kicker Derek Dimke up for two late-game field goals, sealing the 23-20 victory for the Fighting Illini. Young and Troy Pollard, the main rushers during the game, produced a total of 233 yards,

and one touchdown, proving that Illinois’ offense may be a bit more versatile than originally expected.

The fantastic tradition that is Homecoming weekend was, in fact, founded right here in Champaign by two students over 100 years ago.

The enthusiasm that was to ensue throughout campus during this year’s HC was truly something to behold. Hundreds of alumnae made their way back to campus to take part in this everlasting tradition, bringing generations together to cheer their Illini onwards to a hopeful victory against the Northwestern Wildcats.

With the team feeling quite optimistic given their recent success, a valiant gridiron clash was inevitable. Memorial Stadium was filled to its capacity of nearly 61,000 as the teams made their way onto the field. Dan Persa, the Wildcat’s quarterback, was set to play in his first game in almost a year after recovering from a torn Achilles’ tendon; and play he did. Throughout the first three quarters, he was able to generate four touchdowns through the air, three of them to star receiver Jeremy Ebert. Powered by an elusive offense that seemed nearly unstoppable, the Wildcats led 28-10 midway through the third quarter. The stadium fell quiet. Was this the same team that beat Arizona State just weeks prior? It certainly didn’t look like it.

Seemingly out of nowhere, Scheelhaase and the Illinois offense caught fire. Connecting with senior receiver A.J. Jenkins time and time again, the Illini were able to piece together a solid lategame comeback. Illini were able to piece together a solid late-game comeback. With a field-goal lead with less than ten minutes to go in the game, the crowd was back on their feet.

That’s where things got interesting. All seemed bright as Illinois marched up the field with the late game lead. The clock continued to tick when suddenly pandemonium struck. Running back Jason Ford fumbled the ball, giving possession right back to Northwestern, who found no difficulty marching right back in the opposite direction and scoring the go-ahead touchdown.

Down 35-31 with less than two minutes remaining, it was time to see what the Illini offense was CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

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HOW TO’

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TOP 10

TOP 10 LEAST CLASSY MOVES A GIRL CAN DO WHEN SHE GOES OUT

by Lauren Rohr

I know I speak for a majority of college students when I say that weekends on campus lead to some of the best, funniest, most enjoyable memories of college. Who doesn’t love going out with a group of their closest friends – and laughing about all the crazy events that took place for months afterwards? But no matter where you go or what you do, you will run into girls who clearly don’t know the meaning of “classy.” It could be your classmates, it could be your friends. It could even be you, and it’s okay to admit t (I’m not saying that I’m completely innocent either). But it’s a known fact that all of us who have ever spent a weekend on a college campus bear witness to girls who are guilty of one or more of the following Top 10 Least Classy Things To Do While Partying.

10 STUMBLING IN STILETTOS

Don’t get me wrong, I love a gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choos as much as the next girl, and if I had any, I would probably want to wear them every place I go. But wearing six-inch stilettos for a night out on the (college) town isn’t exactly practical. I know there are some girls who can handle themselves, and the height of their heels extremely well, and I give them props. But if you’re going to be drunkenly stumbling around a huge campus late at night, I advise you, for your own sake, to choose comfort over style. After a long night of partying, people have trouble walking normally in flats. Add another four to six inches to that mess and it’s like asking for a broken ankle. Nobody wants to be the drunk girl tripping over herself as she stumbles down the street; people watching do point and laugh. So, save yourself (and whomever you’re with) the embarrassment and only wear heels if you can handle

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9 SPILLING DRINKS ALL OVER YOURSELF - AND EVERYONE ELSE There is nothing I hate more than walking into a party all dressed up, looking my best and leaving an hour later smelling like booze and wearing more alcohol than I consumed. Who’s to blame? All the idiots who flail their arms everywhere and forget that they do, in fact, have red cups in their hands. I understand that parties get crowded, and getting bumped and jostled a few times is completely understandable. But you should realize that when you’re going crazy on the dance floor with a drink in your hand, you and everyone around you is going to end up wearing the majority of what’s in that cup. Say goodbye to your friend’s suede jacket and your boyfriend’s white shirt because yes, jungle juice stains.

8 SCREAMING For some reason, whenever a bunch of girls all go out together, the volume of their conversation gets increasingly louder throughout the night until they’re practically screaming everything they say. Parties in general are loud—so many people, all the loud music.

But the primary contributors are the girls who don’t know the definition of “inside voices.” They’re the girls who scream when their friends arrive, when their favorite song comes on, when they see a hot guy, when they win beer pong, and also when they lose. The ones who sing at the top of their lungs when they don’t even know the words and laugh hysterically at things that aren’t really that funny. It’s normal to be a little loud sometimes, but when my ears start bleeding, you know there’s a problem.

7 GOING COMMANDO UNDER THE SHORTEST SKIRT YOU OWN I don’t even have to explain. It’s unsanitary and nobody wants to see that.

6 CALLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHILE INTOXICATED

3 THE TYPICAL PATHETIC GIRL FIGHT

If there’s one promise that every girl should make with a friend before they go out together, it’s this: the second either of them drunkenly whips out a cell phone, it will be removed from her possession immediately. Drunk dialing doesn’t always end horribly – I still have my best friend’s notso-classy voicemail saved on my phone for pure enjoyment because it’s honestly one of the funniest messages I’ve ever heard. But a lot of girls, if not monitored, will start with their best friends and end up calling practically their entire phone books. That includes the cute guy she just met, the girl from high school that she’s always hated, the boy she’s had a crush on for years, her ex boyfriend—the list goes on. We all know that drunken words are sober thoughts, so whatever you do, don’t let your friends drink and dial.

I’ve never had a personal experience with this (thank goodness), so I honestly don’t know what gets an argument to that level, but nothing draws attention more than two drunk girls clawing at each other and pulling each others’ hair. I literally laugh out loud when I hear the screaming rants of “I dated him first!” and “You backstabbing bitch!”, because the sad thing is, they’re usually revolved around one of two sources of drama: boys or back-talking. Instead of talking it out, confronting the issue in a civil way, or even choosing to ignore the situation altogether, girls who are—ahem—under the influence, are more likely to act on impulse and ignore the consequences. Some people love a good girl-on-girl catfight, but honestly, they are way too “Jersey Shore” for me to even be interested, and they are definitely not classy.

5 WORD VOMIT “Secrets, secrets are no fun, unless you share with everyone”—at least that’s what they say. But in all honesty, there are some things that I’m better off not knowing, including some random drunk girl’s deepest darkest secrets. For some reason, a lot of people use the excuse of being drunk to blurt out anything and everything that comes to mind, even things that they wouldn’t dare say when they’re sober. Maybe it’s nice to get things off your chest while you have an excuse to do so, or maybe you simply don’t think about the consequences of baring your soul to the world. Either way, I don’t want to hear all about the guys you’ve cheated on your boyfriend with since you’ve gotten to college, or about your best friend’s drug addiction, especially if I hardly know you. I don’t mean to sound insensitive, because I’m truly more than willing to help people with their problems, but I don’t want to do it at a party when chances are, you’re not going to remember it anyway.

BE AUTHENTIC The minute you start hanging out with fake-ass B!^@#es is the moment your swag gets jocked. Keep it on lock down.

4 ACTUAL VOMIT It’s just gross. Monitor your friends. Know your own limits.

Have a friend there to watch you in case you start to get out of hand. If you feel like you’re going to throw up anyway, at least try to find a garbage can or a bathroom—nobody wants to witness that—and then prepare yourself for a hangover the next morning.

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2 BEING WAY TOO TOUCHY FEELY I don’t know what it is about partying that makes some girls want to grind with and/or make out with everything that moves, but all I can say is that, if everyone around you is telling you to get a room, you should either look into it, or realize that you need to back off.

1 THE EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN—TEARS AND ALL Drunk crying typically goes hand-in-hand with sharing secrets and baring souls. For some reason, whether it’s stress, or drama, or personal issues, alcohol brings all the bottled up emotions caused by these personal problems to the surface. And before you know it, you’re erupting in a mess of sobs, telling everyone you know about all the sorrows in your life, and drowning in your own self-pity. Most people that I know go out to have a good time; to forget about their stressful week and enjoy time with their friends. So forgive me when I say that nobody really cares or wants to hear about how much your life sucks. Not even your friends. I have no doubt that they care about your problems and want to help in whatever way they can, but a party isn’t the place to have a meaningful heart-to-heart. If you’re going to go out, go out to have a good time and control your emotions.

There’s nothing wrong with a breakdown every now and then, but save it for a (sober) rainy day.

HOW TO:

WHAT’S SWAGGER?

HOW TO: CONNECT WITH YOUR SWAG

by Theresa Lopez

Many think it’s all about having the flyest tees, freshest kicks and at least 10 girls (or boys) on standby. But really, it’s not, despite whatever Cali Swag District, Soulja Boy rapper, Champaign frat star or Urbana hipstersaurus may think. After engaging in standard investigative journalism tactics (And by that I mean conducting an intense Google search, entering the

keywords “define: swagger” into the search bar), 0.22 seconds later, I found out that swagger is defined as any number of the following:

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A bold, or arrogant strut; a prideful boasting or bragging; to walk with a swaying motion; hence, to walk and act in a pompous, consequential manner; To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully (Wikipedia).

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A roomy, framed bag with two straps or handles, open outside pockets and a zippered or clasped open top (DesignerHandbags101.com).

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Your clothes, and your total outward appeal. One should try to always the proper swagger for every occasion (CrazyStudent.com).

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A way of carrying the body that emits extreme confidence and self-esteem, strength, charisma, a sense of masculinity, and even danger (BodyLanguageProject.com).

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How one presents him or herself to the world. Swagger is shown from how the person handles a situation. It can also be shown in the person’s walk. (UrbanDictionary.com) Ryan: Denzel Washington has swagger in all his movie rolls.

Phil: You can’t forget about Al Pacino! He had swagger all over in Scarface!

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HOW TO:

A handbag? A boastful strut? Outward appeal? Denzel Washington? It appeared that Google had the true meaning of swagger all wrong.

Swagger is what lies within. It is a combination of everything from the confidence we emit, to the way we talk, to the way we act; swagger is how YOU individually define yourself and how you show yourself to others. So, how do we take our swagger from “zero to hero”, without crossing that fine life between having a good sense of self and being a pompous asshole with a skewed sense of entitlement?

DON’T BE DESPERATE No one likes that girl, and everyone knows to steer clear of that one guy that creeps not just on you, but all of your friends. This means that you probably shouldn’t post, “I think I’m falling in love with you” on your significant other’s wall 48 hours into an official Facebook relationship.

CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF Sometimes relationships get way too real and school gets to be way too much. Remember to never lose yourself in the music, because if you do, chances are, your swag will plummet to a near non-existent level. Swagger is all about being real, so always remember to reflect on your actions before you repeat your wrong.

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ADHERE TO PERSONAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Granted, we all tend to get the grand master funk from time to time after a hardcore workout session or after a night of hitting the floor hard at some dirty campus bar like Kams.

Scrub that funk, and make sure you have that minty fresh scent before entering a 22 Illini near the CU.

NO H8 The Godfather of Swag, Jay Z used to say that he has “99 problems and a bitch ain’t one.” This means that even though you may have a lot going on between your weekend benders at Red Lion, Kam’s and Joe’s, you shouldn’t hate on those around you. No one likes a Debbie Downer or a Wendell Whiner, and acting like one is sure to make you sound more like a douche and less like a swagtastic deodorant commercial model.

While this isn’t a definite “How To” of how you should go about achieving swag, the most important thing is to not only keep it real for yourself, but to keep it real for others.

Photo source: getyourbizsavvy.com

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by Lisa Hinrichs Warning: this content is rated PG-13. So if you can’t handle the heat, get outta the kitchen!

You may think this is a weird thing to write about. But I think you’ll appreciate my extensive scientific research on this subject area.

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Andy & Woody Toy Story 3

Flynn Rider Tangled

“I didn’t want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder.”

“Woody is no ordinary toy…

He’s brave. But the thing that makes Woody special, is he’ll never give up on you. Ever.”

Thanks, Disney, for our newest Prince of Thieves! Flynn Rider is quite the catch—even if they can’t seem to get his nose right. Bad boys always fall for the innocent blonde (Enter Rapunzel). I give props to Zachary Levy and Mandy Moore; that love song duet, performed while on a boat, surrounded by glistening water, under the floating lanterns in the night sky, was truly enchanting. Too bad there aren’t more magic flowers to go around. There are magic weeds, though…

Andy with his baby blues and sandy hair—Can you say, “Teenage Dream,” Katy Perry? And Ladies, how presh was it when he gave all of his toys away to that little girl and then stayed to play with her! Not to mention, Andy and Woody’s relationship will go down in bromance history. Too bad Broke Back Mountain couldn’t last—So long partner! Andy, have fun gettin’ it in at college. Wish you went to U of I… #cougar

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John Smith & Pocahontas Pocahontas

The original blonde hunk, a man’s man, John Smith, must be paid homage to.

He doesn’t know how to “paint with all the colors of the wind” at the beginning—but he sure learns by the end! My only question is: Where’s the British accent, Mel Gibson?

That would have doubled his hotness factor. And who doesn’t love Pocahontas’ long flowing hair, especially when animals braid it in 2 seconds flat? Bonus points for being an interracial couple. Last but not least, we can’t forget about the young, third wheel, Thomas, voiced by Christian Bale. It’s just too cute when he’s nervous! #Kocoum #PocahontasisrelatedtotheCHIEF

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Prince Eric & Ariel The Little Mermaid

Does the carpet match the drapes?

I guess this is one of those few instances when that question doesn’t apply, seeing as this Ginger is a little mermaid. And since Eric couldn’t even “kiss the girl”, doubt he ventured down south while Ariel was a human. Anyway, I’m sure there was some sort of party “under the sea” after the wedding. Certainly, Prince Eric, the blueeyed sailor, is capable of a little motion in the ocean. Who wouldn’t want to lay on large sea rocks while singing a love song to him? #gadgetsandgizmosaplenty

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Aladdin & Jasmine Aladdin

Aladdin isn’t exactly my type per say.

However, he does get some extra gold stars for being voiced by Steve from Full House.

Plus, Jasmine’s got that whole exotic thing working for her. And a pet tiger. Gotta love street rats. They can show you a “whole new world”. #ArabianNightswithRawrKelly

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Jack Skellington & Sally

The Nightmare Before Christmas

“I’m a master of fright, and a demon of light, and I’ll scare you right out of your pants.“

I’m sure Sally’s game. Jack is all bones for this sleigh ride, while Sally is just trying not to lose her head. Her creator keeps her locked up so as to protect her from the excitement of the outside world. Too bad she’s a restless creeper that wants her some skinny pumpkin king. #NiceWorkBoneDaddy

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Bugs & Lola Bunny Space Jam

“Ehhh, what’s up, Doc?” I think Bugs can answer that (After Lola walks by, of course). Who needs Elmer Fudd to play basketball with when you have a sexy bunny girlfriend? All I know is I’m jealous she can put her ears in a ponytail. Let the games begin. #Slamdunkdafunk

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Hiccup, Astrid & Toothless How to Train Your Dragon

Go right ahead, Toothless, you big, black dragon, you. Hiccup may be small and nerdy, but we know why he gets the girl in the end. Astrid, aka Ke$ha’s twin, just loves to train his dragon. Those cute freckles, fur vests, and Viking boots really attract the ladies nowadays. (Frat Stars, take note: I guess they didn’t have Sperry’s or V-necks back then.) But yes, this trio likes it hot, rough and in the air. #Sexonfire

Simba & Nala The Lion King

“I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts. There they are all standing in a row.

Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head.” Jeez, someone likes to brag! But this isn’t about ZaZu, it’s about Simba! He “just can’t wait to be king” of Pride Rock (Hmmm, I wonder why it’s called that?)

Nala is definitely gonna feel the love tonight.

Plus, who doesn’t love young Simba, voiced by Jonathon Taylor Thomas, and grown-up Simba, voiced by Mathew Broderick? That’s what I call good casting. Ferris can inspect her gadget, while Randy is sure to make it all the way home for Christmas. #JungleHeat

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HOROSCOPES

by Zach Groth

that will definitely happen to you.* *May not happen

LIBRA

ARIES

(September 23-October 22)

(March 21-April 19)

You are actually the 100,000 visitor to that website. Click the prize, it’s legit.

Everything is going to be great this month. You’ll ace all your assignments, find a $100 bill on the street, and get asked out by the guy/ girl of your dreams. Or maybe not, how the heck should I know?

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) The squirrels are plotting something specifically against you. Run while you still can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Nothing eventful will happen whatsoever. Enjoy your boring life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) That douchebag in your gen-ed will somehow end up in one of your classes every semester – for the rest of your college career.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If health is at all a concern for you, do not use the restrooms at KAM’S.

CANCER

CAPRICORN

(June 21-July 22) Your happiness will directly correlate to the Fighting Illini Football team’s success.

(December 22-January 19) Your sign doesn’t matter.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Don’t spend time worrying about that rough midterm coming up. Drop the class.

Seriously, that test will violate you.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Use those ‘lucky numbers’ on the back of your fortune cookie to buy a lottery ticket. Then sue the restaurant when you lose.

PISCES

VIRGO

(February 19-March 20) If you want to streak on the quad, do it soon. The weather’s getting cold pretty quickly.

(August 23-September 22) Your roommate is stealing from you. Kick his/her a**.

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made of. Scheelhaase and Jenkins seemed to be playing with a Peyton Manning-Marvin Harrison-esque connection.

Nothing seemed to change on the offense’s last drive. The team’s two-minute drill was executed to perfection, as Jenkins caught a 28 yard dart and Scheelhaase scampered for 22 yards, leaving Illinois in the red zone with just seconds remaining in the game. A quarterback sneak as time nearly expired gave Illinois the winning touchdown, sealing a 38-35 comeback victory.

The now 19th ranked Illini find themselves with a 6-2 start for the first time since 1951, while Ohio State falls to 3-2 after a loss to Michigan State this past weekend. The Big Ten portion of Illinois’ schedule continues as they face Indiana next Saturday in Bloomington. Knock on wood, Illini fans; this may be a season to remember.

1. Charlie Brown has more than Peanuts, my friends. But he still has a permanent case of bad luck. So let’s hope Snoopy makes a good wingman. Meanwhile, Tod and Copper are besties for life. Well, sorta… they had a falling out for a while, but now they can go back to roughhousing and hide-n-seek. After all, Copper is a hound dog. Last but not least, who doesn’t love them some robot romance? The rusty, old box of junk, that is Wall-E, certainly loves Eve’s slick curves.

And she sure knows how to fight for her man’s flower. #toomanyhotcartooncouples

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HAUNTINGS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

by Latifah Al-Hazza

LATE ONE NIGHT, a sister at one of the sorority halls was returning to her room. While climbing the stairs to her floor, she felt that she was being watched by someone at the top of the stairs. When she looked up, she saw a figure of a man, wearing a grey uniform, with no face. She quickly ran and told security. The building was searched however; nobody was ever found. Ever since then, the man has been seen in numerous locations on campus. Fast foward to 2007 when a student didn’t show up for a party. His friends found him alive, in his closet, bound and hanging naked upside down. That same night, several students were awakened by a man standing over them who would disappear into their closets...the man has never been identified.

Considered by some as the second most haunted college campus in the United States, the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign has a countless number of “haunted buildings”.

The most notorious being the English Building.

In 1905 the current English Building was a women’s dormitory equipt with a gym as well as a swimming pool. This was once the place where a young woman met her fate. It was in this building that a student drowned in the dorm’s swimming pool.

There are a couple variations to the story, some believe that the drowning was an accident, while others believe it was an act of suicide after the young woman found out she was pregnant.

The ghost of the woman haunts the building to this day.

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Flickering lights, the sound of slamming doors, as well as the sighting of a womanly figure wandering the halls are common in the building.

Another haunted spot is the Psychology Building.

Years ago, a student threatened to kill himself by jumping off one of the railings on the upper floor. He didn’t jump, however, hedied a few years later. Legend has it that he returned to haunt the building. Cold spots throughout the building, a whispering voice from empty rooms, and the sound of footsteps pacing the hallways have been signs of his ghostly presence.

From 1997-1999, a graduate student experienced some strange occurrences while working on the ground floor of the Natural Resources Building. The student worked late night hours alone organizing specimens.

On countless occasions, the building’s elevator would come down from an upper floor to where the student was working. The doors would open and no one would be inside. Funny how this was happening yet no on was in the building since the doors were locked after work hours. The student thought that it must be a mechanical error, yet it was reported to be working fine during the day. No one has ever revealed this mystery.