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  • Tuesday, October 20, 2015 The Daily Illini | www.DailyIllini.com2

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    If you were an alumnus coming back for Homecoming, what would you do on campus, for old times sake?

    YOUR VOICE

    COMPILED BY ISABELLA JACKSONSTAFF WRITER

    Go to the football game. A lot of my cousins and family went here, so it would be fun if we all went down together.

    NATHAN STABLES,senior in LAS

    Go on a barcrawl.CHRIS WOLFE,

    sophomore in AHS

    Get a burger at Joes (Brewery).

    JAMES DOAN,freshman in Business

    The football game, the parade and definitely the bars.

    AHLYSHIAH MAHAN, junior in ACES

    Go to the bars Brothers specifically.

    JOEY MARSEK,senior in LAS

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  • BY SAMANTHA SKIPPERCONTRIBUTING WRITER

    Student Alumni Ambassadors know there is a lot to be excited for in the week leading up to Homecoming.

    This year, SAA is running the Home-coming 5K for which it partners with the Illini Union Board and Greeks Sup-port Homecoming Spirit Day and Block Party before a parade and large pep rally.

    Bridget OBrien, senior in Engineer-ing and SAAs vice president of Home-coming, said SAA hopes to expand the programs.

    We are trying to target students, alumni and community members, she said.

    Different events, however, target dif-ferent groups.

    Spirit day is solely for the student body were out on the Quad all day, and we give out gifts to the student body, OBrien said. Whereas in some of the other events, like the 5K, we reach out to community members; its kind of a joint community member and student body population that comes.

    She said the block party and pep rally feature a mix of students, alumni and community members.

    As the vice president of homecom-ing, OBrien plays an extensive role in orchestrating the weeks events.

    I have two codirectors for each of those events, so I help them do all the planning and logistics for each event, and they kind of get to choose what they are doing and how they are going to market it, she said. And I kind of deal more

    with the campus administrators and all of the parties that are interested.

    Many of SAAs responsibilities revolve around planning and making sure events run smoothly.

    OBrien said they have to work with several parties in order to accomplish that.

    Were the ones who do the planning and actually put on the events. We just deal with all of the logistics and the mov-ing pieces, she said.

    Emma Levine , sophomore in LAS and co-director of Block Party, described it as a pre-event to the parade and pep rally.

    And its targeted toward the commu-nity members, toward families we are really trying to spread Homecom-ing even beyond the campus.

    The Block Party will take place on Fri-day at 5 p.m. between Henry Administra-tion Building and the English Building.

    Levine is responsible for managing the logistics of Block Party as well as assisting in other Homecoming events.

    She said she looks forward to decorat-ing the windows of Ikenberry Commons and buildings on Green Street.

    Were getting paint pens and just try-ing to orange out all of campus, Levine said. Everyone should be excited for all of Homecoming because its just a really spirited fun week.

    Rikka Skillrud , junior in AHS, has been involved in SAA for about two years.

    She has also put time into planning for various Homecoming events. Skillrud is working for the 5K, pep rally and Block Party, is decorating a fl oat for the parade

    and working on the Quad on Wednesday for Spirit Day.

    Theres so much to get excited for, she said. Im really pumped.

    One of SAAs goals for Homecoming week is to share the experience with the campus.

    I think people should be most excited for the game on Saturday but also for Friday, Skillrud said. I think Friday is the culmination, but every day there is something special going on that can really interest people.

    OBrien said planning Homecoming week has been a huge time commitment, but shes excited to see her hard work come to fruition.

    I am most looking forward to the pep rally as the grand fi nale weekend, she said. To see those fi reworks go off in front of Foellinger at the end of the week is going to be such a cool experience to know that Ive helped plan the entire week, to make it all happen.

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIDGET OBRIENAttendees partake in last years Homecoming pep rally in front of Foellinger Auditorium. Student Alumni Ambassadors are in charge of organizing the event, as well as various other Homecoming events, such as the 5K and Block Party.

  • Its late October and Home-coming festivities are upon us. School spirit is at an all-time high as students and alumni gather to exhibit some Illini pride.

    For many, the concept of Homecoming is a familiar

    one because it is an enduring tradi-tion in most American high schools. For others, however, Homecoming is a strange and unfamiliar word that holds little meaning.

    Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming alumni back to campus. It takes place in the fall and is often centered around specific events such as a football game.

    The University prides itself on over 100 years of Homecoming tradi-tions. This year, a wide range of cul-tural and sports-related events will be held from Oct. 18 to 25.

    One of the simplest and most com-mon ways to celebrate Homecoming is by wearing Illini gear. Participat-ing in Wear Orange Wednesday, for example, is one way of demonstrat-ing school spirit. An added bonus is that youll earn discounts from local businesses.

    Speaking of local businesses, one of the best ways to experience Home-coming and abate nostalgia is by vis-iting restaurants on Green Street.

    Alumni can take advantage of the fact that Homecoming is one of the few times during the year in which Green Street takes on a relative-ly family-oriented atmosphere by enjoying a nice lunch or dinner with their children.

    Its also possible to participate in

    Homecoming events on a much larg-er scale. The pep rally and parade are two events that exemplify the spirit of Homecoming by leading up to the football game with a fes-tive atmosphere. Both include guest speakers as well as memorable per-formances, and are a must-see for anyone looking to engage in some lllini pride.

    Homecoming creates an extreme-ly social and welcoming atmosphere, which is exemplified by the vari-ous cookouts and tailgating par-ties held around Memorial Stadi-um. People meet up with old friends and make new ones in the spirit of sportsmanship.

    The great thing about Homecom-ing is that it has a little something for everyone. If the loud, large-scale events arent of interest to you, there are a number of quieter, more artsy events to look forward to.

    For instance, the Illini Union Art

    Gallery will host an exhibit, and Krannert Center for the Perform-ing Arts will be giving free tours throughout the week that provide a sneak peek at the production process behind their performances.

    A number of colleges will hold Homecoming celebrations specifical-ly for their alumni as well.

    Its important to bear in mind that Homecoming does not take place in isolated events. It is the campus-wide celebration of alumni revisiting the University.

    Students should strive to partake in Homecoming events, which are usually free of charge or relatively cheap, so that theyll have a basis for compari-son when they revisit the campus years later as an alumnus.

    Essentially, Homecoming is the ideal time to reflect on old memories and create new ones.

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    The basics of Homecoming at UIUCAMINAH KOSHUL

    Staff writer

  • BY ISABELLA JACKSONSTAFF WRITER

    Some of Gayl Pyatts fondest memories at the University include walking across the cold, windy Quad and hearing the bells in Altgeld Hall ring, the four years she spent living in the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house, the excite-ment of cheering on the Illini football team in the Rose Bowl her senior year and many days attending classes and lectures. This weekend, she is returning to campus to receive the Lou Liay Spirit Award for the 2015 Homecoming.

    Pyatt, a member of the class of 1964, embod-ies the spirit of the award, which, according to the Alumni Associations website, is given to an alumnus who has shown exemplary loy-alty and service in support of the University.

    Pyatt said she has been a supporter of the University her entire life, thanks to her father, aunt and uncle, who were all alumni.

    In her own time at the University, Pyatt gained skills that would benefit her in her career as an attorney and former member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

    I really had to learn to study and work hard, Pyatt said, Doing so taught me that if I wanted something badly enough and worked hard enough, I could probably manage it.

    Pyatt said she is honored to receive the award, both because of the number of other deserving nominees and because she worked

    with Lou Liay, the namesake of the award, on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

    We shared alumni trips to bowl games, alumni travels, and local events. Wherever the University of Illinois had a presence, Lou Liay was there, Pyatt wrote in an email.

    Pyatt has remained involved with the Uni-versity through her work as the first female chair of the University of Illinois Founda-tion and a lifetime member of the Alumni Association.

    She said she keeps the University a priority because of her passion to preserve and pro-tect the elements that make this school great.

    It goes back to how much I care about the University, Pyatt said. Im proud of it, its

    faculty, its students, its traditions.Gale Bickel, executive assistant to the pres-

    ident and CEO of the University of Illinois Alumni Association, said that Pyatt is incred-ibly deserving of the award.

    I have known Gayl for many years and her love of the University is contagious to every-one she comes in contact with, and she is so deserving of the Lou Liay Spirit Award. A won-derful cheerleader for the University and the Alumni Association! Bickel wrote in an email.

    Nicholas Tarleton, senior in ACES, is a mem-ber of the Student Alumni Ambassadors and organizes some of the largest Homecoming events. He said Homecoming is important because it thanks alumni for their support and for the traditions they started.

    They show how much Illini pride they still have for their alma mater, which promotes me to cherish these times as a college student, Tarleton wrote in an email. Reflecting on their professional careers, how much they have grown, their willingness to help others and how involved they want to be in current University of Illinois students inspires me to pay it forward to my colleagues now and when I become an alum.

    Pyatt said she is excited to return to cam-pus for Homecoming weekend. She is eager to see her son, Jonathan Pyatt, a member of the Illinois class of 1994, who is flying back

    from Washington, D.C., for the event. And, of course, she is hoping for good weather and an Illini football win.

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    Tuesday OCT 20

    Mr. & Ms. U of I Pageant22 7-9:30 PM, Illini Union

    Courtyard CafHosted by Illini Union Board

    Wednesday OCT 21

    Illinois Spirit Day22 All day, Campus

    Show your spirit on Wear Orange Wednesday. Hosted by Student Alumni Ambassadors BBQ & Showcase22 4-6 PM,

    Washington ParkHosted by Greeks Support Homecoming

    Friday OCT 23

    Illini Block Party22 5-6 PM, Wright Street

    Hosted by Student Alumni Ambassadors

    Homecoming Parade22 6-7 PM, Campustown

    Hosted by Greeks Support Homecoming

    Homecoming Pep Rally22 7-8 PM, Main Quad

    Hosted by Student Alumni Ambassadors

    Bowling Through the Decades22 8-11:30 PM,

    Illini Union Rec Room Hosted by Illini Union Rec Room

    Saturday OCT 24

    Illinois vs. Wisconsin Football Game22 2:30 PM,

    Memorial Stadium

    African American Homecoming Party22 11 PM-1:40 AM, Campus

    Rec Center East (CRCE)Hosted by Illini Union Board

    #ILLINOIShomecomingHOMECOMING.ILLINOIS.EDU

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    Gayl Pyatt honored with Lou Liay Spirit Award

    PORTRAIT OF GAYL PYATT COURTESY OF CHERYL SCHNEIDER

    I have known Gayl for many years and her love of the University is contagious

    to everyone...GALE BICKEL

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF UI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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    Some students have never participated in any of the Homecoming events the University hosts because theyd rather spend the time with fellow students rather than getting to know alumni.

    But opting for the latter option will prove to be much more valuable in the long run, as it could potentially lead to employment opportunities, or at least provide some guidance in a students professional path.

    Several of the Universitys events are open to the public to promote community involvement and participation.

    However, some of the events are

    more exclusive, such as the Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni and Harold Scharper Awards Ceremony. This event is intended only for AHS students and faculty.

    Events such as this can serve as golden opportunities to connect with alumni and forge connections

    that will last beyond Homecoming week. After all, networking and connections are everything, and students looking to get ahead in their careers and futures should take advantage of being in the same vicinity as successful alumni.

    Its harder to connect with alumni at the larger events the University hosts, such as the block party, parade and 5K. Department and college events bring together people from the same field who share the same interests, which can facilitate fruitful discussions.

    Students can attend these smaller

    group events and listen to alumni experiences, which, in turn, helps them plan for their future careers.

    Students can also find Homecoming events hosted by sororities and fraternities that arent necessarily included in the

    Universitys Homecoming schedule. The events are oftentimes not limited to members of Greek life.

    For example, Alpha Rho Chi, a professional and social co-ed fraternity for architecture students, organizes Alpha Rho Chi Homecoming events for the weekend in its house. The event is open to friends of Alpha Rho Chi members as well.This event and other Greek events could also serve as valuable opportunities to connect with alumni.

    In order to forge connections with alumni during Homecoming, its also important to be proactive. During Homecoming events, students should make the effort

    to reach out to alumni and start a conversation. Dont expect anyone to approach you you have to take that first step if you want to be remembered.

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    Forging conncections with alumniARIEL ROH

    Contributing writer

    During Homecoming events, students should make the effort to reach out to alumni and start a

    conversation.

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    Sunday, Oct. 189 a.m.Illinois Homecoming 5KThe race will take place at the University of Illinois Arbo-retum. The price is $20 for individuals and $60 for a group of 4, which includes a t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will go to the University of Illinois Emergency Dean fund.

    Monday, Oct. 197 a.m. to 10 p.m.IUB The Dormancy of DuskThe Illini Union Art Gallery will exhibit poetry and pho-tography by Bryan Warsaw.

    11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.IUB Lunch on the QuadFree lunch will be provided while supplies last.

    Wednesday, Oct. 2110 a.m.Spirit DayThere will be various spirit-filled activities on campus, special performances on the Quad and a Homecoming gift. Wear orange on Wednesday to receive discounts at select local businesses.

    4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Greeks Support Homecoming BBQ and ShowcaseAll are welcome at Washington Park Frat Park to enjoy free food, prizes and entertainment. Free shirts will be awarded to the first 700 guests.

    Friday, Oct. 237 a.m.IUB The Dormancy of DuskThe Illini Union Art Gallery will exhibit poetry and pho-tography by Bryan Warsaw.

    Noon to 1 p.m.Law Vacketta- DLA Piper Lecture and ReceptionRay LaHood, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, will give a lecture that is free and open to the public at the Law Building. Registration is required at law.illinois.edu/homecoming.

    3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni and Har-old Scharper Awards CeremonyThe event will take place at 2001 Khan Annex, Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth St., Champaign.

    3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Krannert Center For The Performing Arts TourThe tour allows the public to learn about the history, design and operation of the center.

    3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Research Park Homecoming Alumni TourAlumni will have the opportunity to explore the advance-ments the University has made at the Research Park.

    5 p.m.Block PartyHenry Administration Building sidewalk

    Food, beverages, games and prizes will be available.

    6 p.m. to 7 p.m.Homecoming ParadeThe parade starts at Sixth Street and Taft Drive, travels through Campustown, turns south on Mathews Avenue and ends at the Quad.

    6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Law ReceptionLaw BuildingAlumni and friends are all welcome.

    7 p.m.Homecoming Pep RallyIn commemoration of the 105th Homecoming at the Univer-sity, guest speakers, the Marching Illini and the Homecom-ing Court will be in attendance. To end the night, fireworks will be let off outside of Foellinger Auditorium.

    7 p.m.School of Social Work Homecoming ReceptionSchool of Social WorkEntry is $5 per person and includes hot dogs, popcorn, sal-ads and drinks after the parade.

    8 p.m. to 10 p.m.Campus Observatory Open HouseObserve the sky at the Campus Observatory, located at the south end of the Quad.

    8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Illini Union Bowling Through The DecadesIllini Union Rec RoomBowl and listen to music from various decades, starting from the 1950s. All customers will be charged a student rate.

    Saturday, Oct. 247 a.m.IUB The Dormancy of DuskThe Illini Union Art Gallery will exhibit poetry and pho-tography by Bryan Warsaw.

    8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Ag Comm Huddle ReunionACES Library, Information and Alumni CenterThere will be free coffee, doughnuts and stories from the agricultural communications faculty, students and staff.

    9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Annual Homecoming PartyAlice Campbell Alumni CenterThere will be refreshments, a cash bar, music and giveaways. Annual or life members of the UI Alumni Association will get a free swag bag.

    10 a.m. to noonStudent Affairs ReunionCharge is $10 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Alumni who were part of Student Affairs units will have the opportunity to talk to other alumni and current students and staff.

    12 p.m. to 2 p.m.LAS Homecoming CelebrationARC

    Charge is $20 per person, and children 5 and under are free. Event includes a lunch buffet, entertainment and prizes. Registration ended Oct. 16.

    Noon to 2 p.m.Law Pregame Homecoming TailgateLaw BuildingRegister at law.illinois.edu/homecoming.

    NoonMathematics Homecoming PartyIn front of Altgeld HallComplimentary food and beverages will be available

    12:30 p.m.Business BashSixth Street LawnCost is $15 per adult and $10 for kids 12 and under. Food and entertainment are included. Football tickets are $63, and registration ends Oct. 20.

    2:30 p.m.Illinois vs. Wisconsin Homecoming Football GameMemorial StadiumTickets range from $53 to $63, and are $25 for University students.

    3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Krannert Center For The Performing Arts TourThe tour allows the public to learn about the history, design and operation of the center.

    6 p.m.Illinois vs Northwestern Womens Soccer GameSoccer and Track StadiumThe event is free to the public.

    6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Law Class of 1965 Reunion DinnerLaw Building

    7:30 p.m.Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: Haydens the CreationKrannert Center for the Performing ArtsTicket prices range from $5 to $40. CUSO will play Haydns oratorio and will be accompanied by the UI Oratorio Society.

    11 p.m. to 2 a.m.IUB African-American Homecoming PartyCampus Rec Center-EastA dance party featuring a DJ playing the latest hip-hop and rhythm-and-blues music.

    Sunday, Oct. 257 a.m. to 10 p.m.IUB The Dormancy of DuskThe Illini Union Art Gallery will exhibit poetry and pho-tography by Bryan Warsaw.

    3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Krannert Center For The Performing Arts TourThe tour allows the public to learn about the history, design and operation of the center.

    Compiled by Lauren Martens [email protected]

    HOMECOMING SCHEDULE

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    BY SENAIT GEBREGIORGISSTAFF WRITER

    Name: Nicholas TarletonSenior in ACESWhat made you choose Illinois?I did a research program with the Col-

    lege of ACES during my sophomore and junior year of high school, and I really found it to be pretty interesting.

    Ever since then, applying to 61 schools and eventually knowing that I was going (to Illinois) out of it all was pretty cool.

    When you arrived on campus, what made this place feel like home?

    The people, really; a lot of people real-ly took me under their wings. Especially being a first-generation college student, too everything was just really new, but the people were really welcoming.

    I was involved with CORE, which was a mentoring program, and then the Office of Minority and Student Affairs really helped out, too. So that really helped me with my transition from high school to college.

    Homecoming is coming up. What are some of the traditions or activities you partake in when the event comes around?

    Im involved with Student Alumni Ambassadors, and we put on Homecom-ing week everything from the pep rally to the parades and spirit day.

    We do a lot of things throughout that one

    week to really get current students excited for Homecoming to have them pull out their orange and blue, and help them kind of remember why theyre here.

    Ive also been involved with the Come-back program too Seeing alums come back and learning why they chose Illinois and having them spread that awareness to current students is something that I really enjoy and really look forward to every year.

    What is one of your favorite memories that you made on campus so far?

    Being crowned Mr. University of Illinois, thanks to the Illini Union Board. My fresh-man and sophomore year, I applied and dropped out because I was kind of scared. It was just really cool to see everybody wave back to me when I was in the Cor-vette in the parade.

    Just seeing the smiles on peoples faces really helped me take in that moment and just learn how to get back to the Univer-sity and keep the pride that I have for the University of Illinois.

    Fun fact?Im an only child, so thats why I know

    a lot of people, and thats why I give them hugs and embrace them. So Im looking for a little brother or sister in college.

    Name: Jorden RiggsSenior in BusinessWhat is one of your earliest memories

    before arriving to Illinois?A few days after I accepted Illinois, I

    emailed Barry Houser, who is the director of Marching Illini.

    I was like, Hey, Im really late and I know all the other auditions are over, but can I please still audition for the color guard?

    He emailed me back and he was like, Oh yeah! If you come tomorrow, sure you can just audition, itll be fine. So I did that, and I made it and Ive been on the guard for four years now. Its been fantastic.

    What has helped you transition smooth-ly from high school to college at Illinois?

    Definitely being in the band. Not only did I know 26 people before we moved in, but then we had band camp a week before everyone else moved in and I met tons of people there. I got to learn a few things about campus and see where things are.

    I made all these friends from the band, and I would see them in my classes because we would all have the same matching sunglasses.

    With Homecoming coming up, what are some of the things you always look for-ward to?

    For band, obviously, we have the Home-coming game, and on Friday night we have the Homecoming pep rally its a phenom-enal time we have a lot of fun, we goof off.

    With me being in the color guard, we

    give our squads gifts, and its really nice because we only do that maybe four times a season. Im actually making my (squad) orange and blue hair bows that they can wear for every day of the week.

    When you leave campus, what are some of the things that youll miss most?

    Im going to miss knowing everybody. I know people from across campus, not just in the College of Business.

    I realized why people say college is the best four years of your life. Its the easi-est place to be exactly who you want to be. You can wear anything you can do and be anything. I completely reinvented my personality my sophomore year, and Im exactly who I want to be right now.

    When I go off to work in the real world, I wont be able to wear orange t-shirts every day Ill probably have to wear suits. Im going to miss being able to do exactly what I want all the time.

    Fun Fact? I got to paint my room last year my

    landlord was like, Sure, who cares. I have a vaulted ceiling, so I painted the flat surfaces orange with glitter in the paint. I painted the vaulted parts dark blue, and it is phenomenal, I must say. I also have my friends write quotes on one of the vaulted parts its awesome.

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    Seniors reflect on their Illini, Homecoming spirit

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICHOLAS TARELTON AND JORDEN RIGGSTop: Nicholas Tarleton has participated in Homecoming events each year since his freshman year. Bottom: Jorden Riggs, a member of the color guard, looks forward to Homecoming events each year.

    Freshman year: Jorden Riggs (left) Sophomore year: Riggs (right) Junior year: Riggs (middle) Senior year: Riggs (right)

    Nicholas Tarleton: freshman year Tarleton: sophomore year Tarleton: junior year Tarleton: senior year

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    BY MILI PANDYACONTRIBUTING WRITER

    Many places exist on campus that are little-known to students. Nestled in the corner of the Illini Union is one of them: The Illini Union Art Gallery.

    The gallery displays a new exhibit each month by local artists for students and the community to see. This months exhibit, The Dormancy of Dusk by Bry-an Warsaw, captures the essence of the fall season.

    Warsaw, a research specialist in hor-ticulture, helps manage three of the Universitys research farms. His work here, as well as on other fam-ily-owned farms, has greatly influenced his artwork.

    The whole farming, rustic life, I love it, he said. I can see sunsets, sunrises, storms, the stars at night. Its just freedom to me.

    Kati Rakestraw, a close friend of War-saws, also attributes his farm life as one of his greatest artistic influences.

    Farming and the lifestyle that comes with it has been a large part of the foun-dation of who he is, as it is the backdrop he has had since birth, she said in an e-mail. He is still actively involved in the field and this influence manifests itself in his work not only obviously, but

    in the form of appreciating every sea-son and every seasons unpredictability in what it may bring.

    The Dormancy of Dusk is a collec-tion of Warsaws photographs, poetry, paintings and metalwork, all inspired by that period of time between day and night.

    In the evening I just feel rejuvenat-ed and energetic, and as the world slow-ly shuts down, theres this whole other realm awakening, he said. Theres this side to us that we may not realize is there all the time, but we realize it more at that

    time of day. Its a magi-cal time.

    Many of his pieces in this collection are left intentionally untitled because he does not want the title affecting how viewers perceive the art.

    Everyone will have their own take on it. Art should be for everybody, and they should get something out of it, he said.

    Because of this, inter-pretation of individual pieces could dif-fer greatly from individual to individual.

    When I first came in, the first thing I thought was some of the things gave me an American Horror Story kind of vibe, said Katherine Rola, senior in NRES. There are certain pieces in the gallery which I think are absolutely, fantastical-

    ly adorable, like the iron statues. They remind me of the LittleBigPlanet video game, Rola said.

    But there are certain pieces that really evoke deeper, beyond-comfort-able emotions, which I think is interest-ing because then you get to think about, Why do I feel this way about this?

    The gallery is free to all visitors and is open Sunday through Thursday from

    7 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Sat-urday from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Warsaws col-lection will be on display until the end of this month.

    He is in there, telling you a story with each image, Rakestraw said. See if it can find you; maybe you will find your own place in it.

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    Exhibit draws inpsiration from fall, farming

    POTRAIT OF BRYAN WARSAW BY RYAN FANG THE DAILY ILLINI

    Art should be for everybody, and they should get something out

    of it.BRYAN WARSAW

    ARTIST OF DORMANCY OF DUSK

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    Alex Nathan KahnMajor: Mechanical EngineeringHometown: Glen Ellyn, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on

    campus: MaizeGreatest experience of the past year: Competing across the country with Illinois Mens Volleyball

    Ashley S. MoyMajor: BioengineeringHometown: Barrington, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Cravings

    Greatest experience of the past year: Spending winter break on the Illinois Ski and Snowboard Club trip

    Bridget OBrienMajor: Civil EngineeringHometown: Chicago, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Maize

    Greatest experience of the past year: Helping plan several Homecoming events

    Deneen Amanda HolmesMajor: Community HealthHometown: Calumet City, Illinois

    Favorite restaurant on campus: MaizeGreatest experience of the past year: Hosting Wake-Up Call 2015

    Hannah TaylorMajor: Materials Science and EngineeringHometown: Pawnee, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on

    campus: Black DogGreatest experience of the past year: Meeting Dee Brown

    Illyanna LopezMajor: Elementary EducationHometown: Elgin, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Joes fo half-

    priced burgersGreatest experience of the past year: Traveling around Thailand for three weeks

    Jaylin DaVon McClintonMajor: African-American Studies and Political ScienceHometown: Chicago,

    IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: MaizeGreatest experience of the past year: Winning my student trustee election and meeting Hillary Clinton

    Jazmyn Thomas Major: Human Development and Family StudiesHometown: Peoria, Illinois

    Favorite restaurant on campus: BombayGreatest experience of the past year: Helping with International Student Orientation

    Kendall L. HerrenMajor: Agricultural CommunicationsHometown: Somonauk, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on

    campus: La BambaGreatest experience of the past year: I think the best part of this past year has been spent with my sorority sisters

    Krishna SomayajulaMajor: Industrial Engineering and EconomicsHometown: Portland, Oregon

    Favorite restaurant on campus: Antonios PizzaGreatest experience of the past year: Attending the Big Ten on the Hill Conference in Washington, D.C.

    Marc Allen Fabros ChuaMajor: Economics, with a minor in businessHometown: Gurnee, Illinois

    Favorite restaurant on campus: Joes for half-priced burgersGreatest experience of the past year: Working as a consultant with Mandalay Bay in the Willis Tower

    Matthew HillMajor: Political Science and CommunicationHometown: Buffalo Grove, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Which Wich

    Greatest experience of the past year: Snapping a selfie in Vice President Joe Bidens limo when he visited to promote the Its On Us campaign

    Maxwell Elliott ColonMajor: Psychology and SpanishHometown: Mt. Prospect, Illinois

    Favorite restaurant on campus: Mia ZasGreatest experience of the past year: Facilitating the packaging of over 150,000 meals to for those in need.

    Michael John FasslerMajor: MCBHometown: Sterling, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on

    campus: Cactus GrillGreatest experience of the past year: Being elected to represent the UIUC Greek community on the Interfraternity Council

    Mitchell DickeyMajor: Political Science and EconomicsHometown: Bourbonnais, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on

    campus: Bangkok ThaiGreatest experience of the past year: Introducing Vice President Joe Biden to campus for the Its On Us campaign

    Nia GreenMajor: Kinesiology Hometown: Matteson, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Caribbean Grill

    Greatest experience of the past year: Being able to represent the U of I and my chapter in Washington, D.C.

    Nicholas Leighton TarletonMajor: Food Science and Human NutritionHometown: Westchester, Illinois

    Favorite restaurant on campus: Zorbasgreatest experience of the past year: Being crowned Mr. University of Illinois 2014

    Oluseun Kayode ArowolajuHometown: Matteson, IllinoisFavorite restaurant on campus: Maize

    Greatest experience for the past year: Being able to really explore and get involved on the Illinois campus, and meeting new people every day

    Razyeeh MazaheriMajor: Animal SciencesHometown: Vernon Hills, Illinois Favorite restaurant on campus: Zorbas

    Greatest experience of the past year: Transferring to the University of Illinois

    Yitian TangMajor: Economics and StatisticsHometown: Wuhan, ChinaFavorite restaurant on

    campus: Basil ThaiGreatest experience of the past year: Spent the summer of 2015 interning

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 HOMECOMING COURTCompiled by Rabia Ilyas

    [email protected]

    ALL PHOTO COURTESY OF HOMECOMING COURT MEMBERS

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    DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORTThroughout the entire course of the

    University of Illinois history, one thing has remained a constant each year: Homecoming.

    Homecomings date back for over a century after towns in the United States began hosting them to annually welcome back former residents. However, the Uni-versity claims to be the first to create a collegiate homecoming, according to the University of Illinois archives.

    The annual event is geared toward alumni and centers around a home foot-ball game. In 1910, the first Homecoming took place after Clarence Foss Williams, class of 1910, and W. Elmer Ekblaw, class of 1910 and 1912, wanted to find a way to give back to their Alma Mater.

    The date was set for October 15, when the Illini football team were slated to play against their rival the University of Chicago Maroons. They had not beat-en the team in seven years. However, other events planned for homecoming included the freshmen and sophomore pushball game, fraternity initiations, class reunions and a performance by the Hobo Band.

    Over 12,000 alumni and students attended the football game to see the Illini win and the tradition stuck. Each year, the University has held a homecom-ing except for 1918 when an influenza epidemic broke out on campus.

    Homecomings then spread to other campuses, including Wisconsin and Mis-souri in 1911 and Arizona in 1914.

    A brief history of UI Homecoming

    PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ARCHIVES

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    BY BROOKS BERISHCONTRIBUTING WRITER

    This years Homecoming 5K is on track to surpass last years race with even more entertainment, food and fun as Homecoming week kicks off to a healthy start.

    Everybodys dressed in blue and orange, so even if you dont like to run, its still a cool experience, said Annal-isa Roncone, codirector of the Home-coming 5K and sophomore in LAS. Everybodys very enthusiastic and helping out. It was a lot of fun.

    Roncone didnt consider herself a long-distance runner, but she still found last years race to be a very rewarding experience. She ran along-side other students, alumni and mem-bers of the community who also attend-ed the 5K.

    Each runner paid a $20 fee to par-ticipate. This year, there was also the option to sign up as a group of four for $60.

    Approximately 90 people showed up to last years race, amounting to almost $2,000 in proceeds. The Student Alum-ni Association hoped to attract more people and exceed that number this year.

    Were really trying to target (in addition to) students, community mem-bers. (Were) putting it out on their run-ning clubs, park districts getting the word out, Roncone said.

    A portion of the proceeds from the event is used to buy t-shirts for partic-ipants, and the remainder is given to the Emergency Deans Fund.

    Angela Dimit, student affairs chief advancement officer, assists with the effort to raise money for the fund, which offers emergency financial assitance to a small amount of Uni-versity students who may be unable to cover essential expenses due to an emergency.

    For example, the fund may provide monetary assistance to a student if there was a death in the family and the student has to fly home. The fund will financially support students in the case of an unexpected emergency who wouldnt otherwise be able to pay for such expenses.

    I cant think of a better way to sup-port students in immediate need than through giving to this fund, said Ken Ballom, dean of students and associ-ate vice chancellor for student affairs.

    The race began at around 9 a.m. Sun-day morning, but participants showed up before that to enjoy the early enter-tainment and to get their t-shirts.

    No Comment, a student a cappella group, sang the national anthem and a jazzed-up version of the Illini Fight Song before the race, which is one of many newly-established traditions the Student Alumni Association hopes will continue in years to come.

    I loved how they started the race with the a cappella group performing, said Julie Holdener, member of the Law School Running Club and participant at the Homecoming 5K. (It) really set the tone.

    The racetrack was located at the Arboretum, on the corner of Florida

    and Lincoln avenues. Participants ran approximately two laps around the Arboretum.

    The top three winners of the race didnt receive any trophies or prizes. However, Rory Johnson, codirector of the Homecoming 5K and sophomore in

    Education, said winners are offered somewhat of an alternative prize: brag-ging rights.

    We are basically just going to post the top three winners on our Facebook page, Johnson said.

    Prizes were, however, awarded to both the team and the individual with

    the best Illini Spirit. During the race, there were markers

    along the track to let the participants know how far theyve run.

    Enthusiastic Student Alumni Asso-ciation members dressed in blue and orange were stationed along the track cheering everybody on and even cracking a few jokes to keep the whole experience light-hearted and fun.

    It was really great, the enthusiasm that the SAA and the other volunteers had, Roncone said. Were just trying to get the Illini spirit going as soon as possible.

    After the race, hungry participants unwound with refreshments including Gatorade, water and bagels. There was also a photo booth with a

    backdrop highlighting the 5K, allow-ing racers to remember the great time they had running to support their fel-low students.

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    BEN LASH THE DAILY ILLINIStudents, faculty and community members begin their run at the Homecoming 5K on Sunday morning.

    Homecoming kicks off with 5K

    Everybodys dressed in blue and orange, so even if you dont like to run, its still a cool experience. Everybodys very enthusiastic

    and helping out.ANNALISA RONCONE

    CODIRECTOR OF HOMECOMING 5K

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