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There's so much star power in the SEC West that it's easy to forget about Arkansas, which has only been playing top-level college football since, oh, 1959 or so. Perhaps not tasting Alabama-like success or even L.S.U.-like success – definitely not over the last decade, at least – but certainly not anything less than extremely good: one national title, back in 1964, more than 10 double-digit win seasons, nearly a dozen conference banners and so on. Arkansas has never lacked for support for its football team, both spiritually and financially, nor have the Razorbacks ever given the fan base any reason to doubt that winning is not the be-all-end-all in Fayetteville. Arkansas is much like the rest of the SEC, in short. And that's why it was with much anticipation – and with some fear from the rest of the conference – that Bobby Petrino took charge in 2008: Arkansas has the resources to win big, and now has the coach to take it there.
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New Mexico
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It's not going to be easy. Few teams will have a harder row to hoe in order to land in the Top 25. So that's my little picture view for 2010: a one-win improvement on last season's regular season win total, but I think only a 4-4 mark in conference play. I wouldn't be surprised by 5-3, however; in fact, given Petrino's track record and the potential of this offense, nothing would be surprise me — except anything worse than seven wins. And that brings me to the big picture. Stand back and take a look at this program in widescreen: Bobby Petrino, who has known nothing but success on the college level, given the keys to this kingdom? Makes you wonder what the ceiling is for Arkansas under his watch.
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In a nutshell I've recycled this backhanded compliment all summer, so let's dust if off one more time: Arkansas was the best three-loss team in the country — if you recall, Stanford was the best one-loss team, T.C.U. the best non-B.C.S. conference team and so on. This is truly the case with the Razorbacks, whose three losses came against Auburn, Alabama and Ohio State. The wins: at Georgia, Texas A&M at a neutral site, at South Carolina, at Mississippi State and L.S.U., the latter trio in November. In other words, Arkansas was no joke; these Razorbacks were legitimate, as that resume might suggest, and had the offense to play with any team in the country. We knew the offense would deliver, of course. What was the more pleasant surprise was the improved play of the defense, which allowed roughly a field goal less per game compared to 2009 while progressing from 89th nationally in total defense to 36th. If the idea of an Arkansas program combining Bobby Petrino's offensive philosophy with a strong defense scares you, don't be alarmed: it should.
High point A win over L.S.U. to end the regular season. Beyond serving as Arkansas' third win in November over a ranked opponent, the 31-23 victory guaranteed the Razorbacks a B.C.S. berth at L.S.U.'s expense. Two for the price of one: not a bad Saturday in Fayetteville. Arkansas didn't come there to paint — a statement since trademarked by the university.
Low point Losses to Auburn and Alabama. The latter hurts worse, even if the Razorbacks had a shot — a pretty slim shot — at knocking off Auburn. Arkansas led the Crimson Tide by 13 points in the third quarter but coughed up the lead thanks to a pair of interceptions over the final 15 minutes.
Tidbit Well, here's a short list. There have been three coaches to lead two programs to a B.C.S. berth: Petrino, Saban and Meyer. I realize the B.C.S. is merely a teenager, but still: Petrino, Saban and Meyer. You can spin it however you want – it's because these guys don't stay still, it's because there's an SEC bias – but that's a nice group of coaches. Arkansas' Sugar Bowl berth last fall joined Louisville's trip to the Orange Bowl in 2007; Saban led L.S.U. and Alabama to national titles; and Meyer led Utah to the 2005 Fiesta Bowl and Florida to a pair of national championships.
Tidbit (hog call) How to properly make a hog call – "Woooooooo. Pig. Sooie!" – as described the Arkansas athletic department: one, slowly raise your arms from your knees to above your head during the "woo," which should last roughly eight seconds, according to traditionalists; the younger fans, I assume, don't have the patience for an eight-second call. Two, you should wiggle your fingers and raise the volume and pitch of the call as you progress through those eight seconds. Three, after completing the "woo," both arms are brought straight down in unison, with fists clenched, upon completion of which draws a "pig." Four, straighten and extend up your arm to accompany a "sooie," which completes one hog call. Repeat twice, end with "Razorbacks," and enjoy.
Former players in the N.F.L.
23 DE Damario Ambrose (St. Louis), DE Jamaal Anderson (Indianapolis), CB Ramon Broadway (San Diego), OT Nate Garner (Miami), LS Brett Goode (Green Bay), OG Wade Grayson (Jacksonville), DT Marcus Harrison (Chicago), RB Peyton Hillis (Cleveland), CB Chris Houston (Detroit), RB Felix Jones (Dallas), LB Anthony Leon (Baltimore), OT DeMarcus Love (Minnesota), QB Ryan Mallett (New England), RB Darren McFadden (Oakland), OT Jason Peters (Philadelphia), OG Mitch Petrus (New York Giants), DT Malcolm Sheppard (Tennessee), FB Van Stumon (St. Louis), OG Jose Valdez (Atlanta), OG Bobbie Williams (Cincinnati), TE D.J. Williams (Green Bay), S George Wilson (Buffalo).
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Bobby Petrino-coached quarterbacks in the N.F.L.
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3. John Friesz.
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5. Doug Nussmeier.
Bobby Petrino (Carroll College '82), 23-15 after three seasons with the Razorbacks. Though his 2008 finish marked Petrino's first season under .500, the former Louisville coach did manage to lay the groundwork – especially on offense – for Arkansas to return to bowl play in 2009 before moving all the way up to the B.C.S. last fall. Arkansas fans expect more than five wins — see the frenzied reaction statewide to his hiring — but were willing to give Petrino a one-year grace period while he made drastic changes to the team's offensive system. The patience paid off in 2010. Without question, Petrino is a talented enough play caller and game planner to make the rest of the SEC stand up and take notice. The 50-year-old has orchestrated top offenses at each of his college stops, most notably Utah State (1995-97), Auburn (2002) and Louisville (2003-6). His period at Louisville was Petrino's first head coaching job, and it was an extremely successful one: a 41-9 record, including an 11-1 finish in 2004 and a 12-1 record in 2006. The Cardinals won the Big East crown and the Orange Bowl in his final season, capping off the finest season in the history of the program. His Louisville teams were annually among the finest offensive teams in the country: in 2004, the Cardinals led the nation in scoring (49.7) and total offense (539 yards per game) while setting an N.C.A.A. record by scoring at least 50 points in five straight games. After the 2006 season, Petrino signed a five-year, $24 million deal with the Falcons, and we all know how that went. It's a good thing for Arkansas that his time in the N.F.L. didn't work out: Petrino is bred for the college game, and with the facilities and support he will get with the Razorbacks, fans should be overwhelmingly excited for the future of the program.
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It happens nearly every fall, whether in August or early September, though that's of little consolation for the team that looks towards a season without its leading offensive figure. We knew – and kn0w – Arkansas could pass, both heading into 2010 and this coming fall; what came as a bit of a surprise was how well the Razorbacks ran the football when given the opportunity. So the opportunities weren't overwhelming: tied for 90th nationally in carries, Arkansas ranked 69th in rushing and 37th in yards per carry. When you pass like Arkansas can pass, all the running game needs to do is help carry a slight amount of weight. The Razorbacks had that sort of offensive balance in 2010 – and there they were, in January, playing in the Sugar Bowl.
So it's with some trepidation that the Arkansas running game moves ahead without all-American and Heisman contender Knile Davis, who will miss all of 2011 after suffering a knee injury earlier this month. It was Davis who constituted the vast majority of this team's numbers on the ground in 2011, which explains in large part his blossoming national award candidacy heading into August: Davis rushed for 1,322 yards and 13 scores on 6.5 yards per carry, which are very scary totals when held against this offense's prolific passing capabilities. So who replaces Davis? Last year's second-leading rusher was Broderick Green (365 yards), but the bigger, short-yardage back will miss the 2011 season with a torn A.C.L., further clouding the situation in the backfield.
Who's next? After suffering a painful of injury of his own, causing him to miss all of last season, Dennis Johnson is back at 100 percent and ready to reclaim a major role in the running game. He's rushed for 609 yards over his career, highlighted by a big-time performance in Arkansas's win over L.S.U. in 2008. But it's more likely that the job falls to junior Ronnie Wingo (253 yards), who flashed greater ability to run between the tackles during the spring. If Wingo can combine his burst and receiving ability (27 catches) with a tougher running style there's a possibility he can have a Davis-like impact running the football. But Davis will be missed, there's no question about that.
Who's next at quarterback? Well, that's an easier question to address: Tyler Wilson's next, that's who, and here's guessing he has an enormous debut season in the starting lineup. It was Wilson who went toe-to-toe with Cam Newton and Auburn over the second half of an October loss, hitting on 25 of 34 attempts for 332 yards and 4 scores in a game defined by Arkansas' inability to get stops defensively. It was a small sample size, to be sure, but we saw enough from Wilson to expect the following: comfort, confidence, efficiency and production. The transition from Ryan Mallett to Wilson may not be a tough one, in short. What does Wilson still need to do? Well, he'll still be learning on the job, by and large, and needs to show an ability to avoid costly turnovers. That's really it, to be honest. With three years of experience in this system under his belt, Wilson is ready to shine. And no, I'm not buying the idea that Petrino has opened the competition for the starting job up to both Wilson and sophomore Brandon Mitchell. It'll be Wilson on Sept. 3, Wilson in October, November and December — and possibly January, if all goes according to plan.
And he'll have an extremely deep receiver corps at his disposal. There may not be a better leading quartet in the country; we know there's no receiver corps in the SEC that quite matches up, it's safe to say. It's a four-headed monster: senior Joe Adams (50 receptions for 813 yards and 6 touchdowns), senior Jarius Wright (42 for 788 and 5 scores), senior Greg Childs (46 for 659 and 6 scores) and junior Cobi Hamilton ( 32 for 630 and 6 scores). Experience, explosiveness and production, nearly unparalleled across the country. I can't say enough about this group: each on his own would be a menace, but combining the four makes Arkansas absolutely frightening in the passing game. The Razorbacks will miss tight end D.J. Williams, however, who took wonderful advantage of open spots along the middle of the field. Arkansas hopes junior Chris Gragg, a converted receiver, can help recoup some of his lost production.
From last in the SEC in total defense to fifth, from last in the pass to sixth, from fifth in sacks to second, from ninth in scoring to seventh, cutting off about a field goal per game – this is how Arkansas moved into the B.C.S., not just because of a prolific offense. Both sides of the ball came together to push the Razorbacks into the upper echelon of the SEC; this is a conference defined by its balance of offense and defense, and you're not crawling into the Sugar Bowl by doing one and not the other. In the big picture, Arkansas is turning into a real football team, not merely one that will win eight games by outscoring the weaker teams on the schedule.
The defense might make another sizable improvement in 2011. All good defenses are strong up front: Arkansas is very, very strong up front, and the strength continues to include the front seven altogether. The star is end Jake Bequette (32 tackles, 7 sacks), who has started since his freshman campaign but seems now, as a senior, to be putting his complete game together. Part of that stems from his work in the weight room, as Bequette has put on enough weight to stand tall against the run while continuing to do a fine job getting to the quarterback. He'll again be joined at end by Tenarius Wright (35 tackles, 6 sacks), giving the Razorbacks a pair of tough – mean, even – and experienced bookends along the four-man front.
And the interior of the line looks even stronger. It's deeper, that's for sure, with as many as six tackles at Arkansas's disposal. It'll be a terrific rotation to put up against the run-first, run-heavy teams dotting the schedule, like L.S.U. and Alabama, most notably. There are two returning starters in D.D. Jones (38 tackles) and Alfred Davis (24 tackles), and both will hold major roles up front. But one will be unseated in the starting lineup by JUCO transfer Robert Thomas, who tilts the scales at anywhere between 300 and 400 pounds, depending on who you believe. The expectations surrounding his arrival are immense; it'll be hard for Thomas to live up to some of the hype, but he's going to be a huge presence in the middle of the line. Rounding out depth are sophomores Bryan Jones – another potential starter – and Jeremiah Johnson and seniors Lavunce Askew and Zach Stadther. As a whole, this line is terrific.
Jerry Franklin has the misfortune of playing in a conference littered with stars at linebacker, diminishing at least somewhat his play last fall and his importance to this defense. All Franklin did a year ago was lead the team in tackles (100) and tackles for loss (13.5) while adding six and a half sacks, so there's no doubting the production. Look for Franklin's stature to rise in 2011, at least in part thanks to the work his teammates will do up front. It is the depth at front, in fact, that has Arkansas toying with five-man defensive lines. When the Razorbacks go in such an alignment, look for the two linebackers to be Franklin and JUCO transfer Alonzo Highsmith, who has already impressed. If the Razorbacks are in a traditional 4-3, senior Jerico Nelson (87 tackles, 11 for loss) will round out the starting lineup. Nelson is extremely valuable, thanks to his versatility: he'll play some safety and some linebacker, providing toughness at both spots. Nelson is too good not to see the field in a significant capacity.
Hopefully, the strong front seven – which will again do a fine job getting to the quarterback – will help offset a secondary that is long on experience but short on consistent production. The key, in my mind, is junior Darius Winston's development into a top-flight cornerback: he has yet to reach his potential, but hope remains high that Winston will live up to his five-star billing. Winston and senior Isaac Madison are the favorites to star at cornerback, but there are other options – big-bodied sophomore Jerry Mitchell is one, as is freshman Tevin Mitchell, a spring arrival.
There's experience at safety in seniors Elton Ford (39 tackles, 1 sack) and Tramain Thomas (83 tackles, team-best 4 interceptions). Thomas will start at free safety; for a defense that struggles forcing turnovers, he's absolutely irreplaceable. But Ford will have to fight to maintain his role at strong safety, as Arkansas has alternated the senior with sophomore Eric Bennett (15 tackles) alongside Thomas. What does Arkansas need in the secondary? More interceptions would be nice, but let's start with consistency.
Position battle(s) to watch
Offensive line Three losses to graduation and an additional three losses to attrition have left Arkansas with holes up front, which is the most significant question mark facing this team and its national title aspirations. Perhaps the largest concern is at tackle, where the Razorbacks head into the fall with JUCO transfer Jason Peacock and senior Grant Freeman holding starting roles. Arriving in the spring gave Peacock the crash-course he needed to learn this offense; his rapid tutorial also pushed Peacock into the starting lineup, giving Arkansas its potential anchor on the blind side. Freeman holds the edge on the right side, but the future lies in true freshman Brey Cook, it seems, who should see time throughout the season. The returning starters are both sophomores: Travis Swanson at center and Alvin Bailey at left guard. Perhaps the fact that the line's experience comes in the form of two second-year players speaks to the lack of proven quantities up front. Senior Grant Cook should get the nod at right guard, but as at tackle, Brey Cook is an option. What about depth? Well, Cook could swing between guard and tackle and provide key snaps, but the Razorbacks will need another handful of youngsters to step into substantial roles. And here's where the three linemen lost for reasons other than graduation step in: at worst, Anthony Oden, Seth Oxner and Cam Feldt would have been key reserves; at best, all three would have started. So Arkansas is preparing true freshmen Marcus Danenhauer and Mitch Smothers for second-team roles – perhaps a year ahead of schedule, but the Razorbacks don't have a choice. The line is clearly weaker than it was in 2010. As of today, at least.
Game(s) to watch
It's unfortunate for Arkansas's sake that Alabama, Texas A&M and L.S.U. – the three big games on the schedule – come away from home. The Crimson Tide and Tigers are true road games, while the Aggies and Razorbacks face off at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Tex. But the good news is that each of the remaining 2010 bowl teams come at home: Troy, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi State. It's not an altogether intimidating schedule – by SEC standards, at least – but it's no cakewalk.
Season breakdown & prediction
In a nutshell Up, up and away. Here's what the rest of the SEC should remember: Arkansas is only getting better under Petrino. That's not a comforting thought for a conference loaded with the nation's best – this is the nation's best conference for a reason, and not because it's one of those statements that becomes truth when repeated over and over and over again. It's happened quickly, in about three years, but here we are: Arkansas is one of the best teams in the SEC. And the Razorbacks are the first team previewed thus far this summer with real national title hopes; others could squeeze into the picture, but Arkansas has what it takes to emerge as the SEC's representative in the national title games. What would need to go right? Wilson would need to take immediately to the starting job, which I see happening with relative ease; Wingo or Johnson needs to replace Davis, with Wingo the top choice, in my mind; the offensive line needs to gel; and the secondary must play with more confidence and consistency. Obviously, the Razorbacks have more questions to address than Alabama or L.S.U., hence their projected third-place finish in the SEC West. But the ceiling for this team is extremely, extremely high – the national title, remember. It'll all come down to road games with the Tide and Tigers, as I don't see another SEC opponent on the schedule capable of keeping pace with the Razorbacks. Here's the good news: Arkansas can lose a game in the regular season and still take the West, though the head-to-head tiebreakers may hinder that cause. As an aside, imagine if the Razorbacks and Tigers meet on the last Saturday of November with a national title game appearance on the line? That would be special. And that's certainly a believable scenario, should Arkansas settle its few issues. If the line and secondary round into form, this could be one of the five best teams in the country.
Dream season Arkansas gets rolling in back-to-back wins over Alabama and Texas A&M and ends the year with a win at L.S.U. — perfection, 12-0, in the SEC title game with a shot at a national championship.
Nightmare season Those issues mentioned above slow down the offense and defense, respectively, pushing the Razorbacks back to eight wins.
In case you were wondering
Where do Arkansas fans congregate? Take a deep breath. Arkansas has countless options, all with great names: Woo Pig, Hogs Illustrated, Hawg Sports, Hawgs Illustrated, Razor Bloggers, Hog Call and Arkansas Expats. If you like newspapers, check out the Web site of The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I still may have missed one or two, so list them below.
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Who is No. 12? Nearly a third of the student body at tomorrow's university study a foreign language, one of the highest rates in the country.
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Tomorrow is BYU.
No 12 is LSU. They love their French studies in Baton Rouge.
Looks like BYU is 12. Can't wait to read it.
The language note is interesting. A lot of kids from BYU end up going to foreign countries as missionaries and then can come back and study more of the language.
BYU even has an apartment complex where the residents agree to only speak that language while at home.
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12 has to be BYU. I can't wait to see the explanation on this one…
If BYU is the 12th best team in the country, consider me Miles Davis.
Obviously, offense will be fine as they have a topnotch OL but defensively, I just don't see how they match up. The schedule is brutal (Texas, UCF, Oregon St, TCU not to mention Hawaii and Utah. 8-4 would be a good season for them.
Oregon State is not a top-notch opponent. They didn't even make it to a bowl game and are probly lined up for a 3-9 season. They're basically a Mountain West team in the PAC 12.
Eksynyt doesn't quite grasp how good Mike Riley is at getting the most from a team of low-rated recruits. The OSU Beavers won't be at their best this year, true–but "basically a Mountain West team in the PAC 12″??
And I guess the dux are basically a WAC team, with their 'trick' offense and high scoring?
Check your facts on your HIGH POINT paragraph, Paulie…regarding the Razorback victory over LSU in November 2010. The 31-23 win, in fact, did give the Hogs a coveted BCS berth at the expense of LSU…definitely a two for one deal. But, more accurately said as…not a bad day in LITTLE ROCK, as Arkansas achieved the victory at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, AR…not Fayetteville. Although, I'm sure Hog fans in Fayetteville and all across the Razorback Nation felt as though they had hit the daily double, for sure.
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An accidental gasoline spill in the basement of the Doña Ana County Courthouse prompted County Treasurer David Gutierrez to close the office for two hours Wednesday afternoon.
A $15,600 community beautification grant from the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department will allow Doña Ana County to team up with local youth and civic groups for community education and clean-up operations.
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At its 5 p.m. meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed county ordinance that would give low-income property owners a tax rebate.
A computer failure incapacitated the main telephone lines into Doña Ana County's downtown Las Cruces offices for a little more than four hours Wednesday.
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Doña Ana County will turn over the keys March 1 to two satellite buildings – one in the Village of Doña Ana and the other in west Las Cruces – that will be operated by the New Mexico Department of Health.


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As an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the Cougars continue to set a standard of excellence, both on and off the field. In 2013, the Cougars are expecting to welcome their 10 millionth fan in franchise history, and have routinely been one of the top draws throughout Minor League Baseball, while providing the best in affordable and family-friendly fun throughout Chicagoland.
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Skate to the sounds of Top 40 music. The skate center also features special live organ music dance sessions.
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Northern's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of sporting events and live entertainment. The Convo features a NCAA-level indoor track, large-scale event/activity space, a full basketball court, an additional practice gym, and storage facilities. The Convo generally hosts athletics such as basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling. Meetings, conventions, and concerts are also popular events at the Convo.
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Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.
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Ultimate Sports Dome
This sports spot features go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf and an indoor driving range.
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This bowling alley has 40 lanes, and features glow-in-the-dark bowling on Friday and Saturday. Monday is 99¢ night.
CITY: North Aurora
Sycamore Speedway
A great location if you want to race your car or bring the whole family out to experience a racing event. Please visit their website to gain knowledge on all their rules and disclaimers for racers.
CITY: Maple Park
Fox Bend Golf Course
Fox Bend offers a challenging and scenic tour of streams, ponds, willow trees and elevation changes. This highly regarded course has played host to several tournaments and qualifiers.
CITY: Oswego
Sycamore Family Sports Center
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Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
This 18-hole course is par 72.
CITY: Bristol
Settler's Hill Golf Course
This unique 18-hole course was built on the site of the old County Farm and Home; the dairy barn has been remodeled and is now used as a clubhouse. The course is 6,449 yards, par 72.
CITY: Geneva
Pottawatomie Park Golf
This nine-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
CITY: St. Charles
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
CITY: Plainfield
Sycamore Golf Club
This par 71, 18-hole golf club offers watered bent grass fairways, a putting green, swimming pool, tennis courts and horse shoes.
CITY: Sycamore
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
CITY: Geneva
Buena Vista Golf Course
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
CITY: DeKalb
Edgebrook Country Club
This semi-private course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
CITY: Sandwich
NIU Convocation Center
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosted a total of 200+ events per year.
CITY: DeKalb
Ogee Golf & Country Club
Ogee features a nine-hole course.
CITY: Paw Paw
Somonauk Summer Fest
The Somonauk Summer Fest will have a parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden, 5K run, ISP truck pull, bingo, Texas hold'em and much more!
CITY: Somonauk
River Heights Golf Course
River Heights Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that winds along the banks of the Kiswaukee River in DaKalb County, offering a challenging mix of traditional and links-type holes for the weekend player or serious golfer.
CITY: DeKalb
Sportsplex of St. Charles
This indoor sports facility offers soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey and basketball.
CITY: St. Charles
Green Tree Golf Course
Our facilities include indoor meeting, banquet and reception facilities for small groups or up to 1,000 guests with full food and bar service. Our nine hole championship golf course is creative and challenging. The Executive Chip 'n Putt course is designed to be fun and flexible.Outdoor facilities include the Tikki Hut Bar and Grille, Orchard Picnic Area, mobile sound stage, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, badminton and volleyball sets, table tennis and card tables. We will provide children amusements per your request.We invite and will help you mix-and-match our facilities and services to come as close to, as is possible, pleasing each and every one of your guests – from golf outings to multi-activity fun-a-thons with something for everyone!
CITY: DeKalb
Prairie Pines Golf Course
Located 2 1/2 miles west of Annie Glidden Road on Route 38 in Dekalb, Illinois. The nine-hole, par 34 facility features a gently rolling course on 53 acres surrounded by farmland. Soothing views of pine trees and beautiful fields make the experience a pleasure and prevent worries about errant shots hitting homes nearby. Water features are promenant on holes number 2 and 3 and a meandering stream through the course provides ample challenge. Thinking of an outing or a family reunion? You can rent the whole facility at a reasonable price for a few hours or the whole day. Besides access to nine holes of golf and carts, "The Pines" offers fishing in their ponds, a large outdoor barbeque and plenty of space for horseshoes, volleyball, or bag games.
CITY: DeKalb
Countryside West
This nine-hole public golf course, opened in 1966, is a par 34 at 2,465 yards. Rental carts are available.
CITY: DeKalb
Hollywood Casino Aurora
Simply the area's best gaming facility with slots, blackjack, poker, and more. More than 53,000 square feet of gaming space and the finest air quality in the region. The pavilion offers two restaurants and an astounding collection of movie memorabilia.
CITY: Aurora
Northern Illinois University Sports (NIU Sports)
The Northern Illinois University Huskies play in the MAC Conference and have a diverse athletic department. Their many sports teams include: Men's football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and wrestling, while their women's teams include: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
CITY: DeKalb
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It sounds like the beginning of a bad Jeff Foxworthy bit: What do you get when you put three handsome Southern boys in an old trailer home on a dirty corner lot?
But Goods, a Williamsburg restaurant where all the food is prepared in a shiny, refurbished 1946 Spartan trailer, is no joke (and the 3rd Ward guys behind it are mighty clever). Chef Alex McCrery, the star of our video, turns out tasty, south of the M-D line fare that's almost all locally sourced or made in-house.
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Code cleanup. Use EXTENSIONS package to reduce clutter. * src/pcl/defsys.lisp ("PCL", "WALKER"): Use ext. * src/pcl/pkg.lisp ("PCL", "WALKER"): Use ext. * src/pcl/*.lisp: Remove ext: prefixes. * src/pcl/low.lisp (symbolicate*): Renamed from symbolicate. * src/pcl/std-class.lisp (shared-initialize): * src/pcl/defs.lisp (get-built-in-class-symbol) (get-built-in-wrapper-symbol): * src/pcl/braid.lisp (initial-classes-and-wrappers) (bootstrap-meta-braid): Use symbolicate*. * src/pcl/macros.lisp (dolist-carefully): Removed. (true, false, zero): Moved to defclass.lisp. (printing-random-thing-internal): Removed. (printing-random-thing): Removed. (rassq): Removed. (*keyword-package*): Removed. (make-keyword): Removed; import from cl. (memq, delq, assq): Macros removed, import from ext. (get-declaration): Moved to boot.lisp, where it's used. * src/pcl/boot.lisp (get-declaration): Moved here from macros.lisp. * src/pcl/methods.lisp (named-object-print-function, print-object): * src/pcl/low.lisp (print-std-instance): * src/pcl/dfun.lisp (print-dfun-info): * src/pcl/cache.lisp (print-cache, print-wrapper): * src/pcl/boot.lisp (make-early-gf): Use print-unreadable-object instead of printing-random-thing. * src/pcl/defclass.lisp (true, false, zero): Moved here from macros.lisp. * src/pcl/methods.lisp (legal-qualifiers-p) (legal-specializers-p): Use dolist.
Fix TYPEP/SUBTYPEP problems with unfinalized and forward-referenced classes. * pcl/std-class.lisp (class-finalized-p): Method removed. (*allow-forward-referenced-classes-in-cpl-p*): New variable. (make-preliminary-layout): New function. (shared-initialize) <:after std-class>: Call make-preliminary-layout. (shared-initialize) <:after forward-referenced-class>: New method calling make-preliminary-layout. (shared-initialize) <:after structure-class>: Set finalized-p slot to true. (update-slots): Likewise. (shared-initialize) <:after condition-class>: Likewise. (inform-type-system-about-class): New method for forward-referenced classes. (class-has-a-forward-referenced-superclass-p): Moved to info.lisp. * pcl/cpl.lisp (compute-std-cpl-phase-1): Allow forward-referenced classes in the cpl if *allow-forward-referenced-classes-in-cpl-p* is true. * info.lisp (class-has-a-forward-referenced-superclass-p): Moved here from std-class.lisp. * pcl/cache.lisp (make-wrapper): Handle forward-referenced classes. * pcl/braid.lisp (bootstrap-initialize-class): Set the finalized-p slot. * pcl/defs.lisp (class): Add slot finalized-p. * pcl/rt/defclass.lisp (defclass-types.[0-5]) (defclass-forward-referenced-class.0): New tests. Misc fixes. * pcl/defclass.lisp (expand-defclass): Remove code papering over a potential compiler bug. * pcl/macros.lisp (find-class-cell-make-instance-function-keys): Removed. (setf find-class): Add errorp and environment parameters, call (setf kernel::find-class) if new-value is nil.
* bootfiles/18e/boot[12].lisp: Bootstrap files for the lisp:class = pcl:class part. To get it booted from 18e, cross-compile using boot1.lisp as bootstrap.lisp in pmai's build scripts, then do a normal compile with boot2.lisp as bootstrap.lisp with the resulting Lisp. * code/byte-interp.lisp, code/defstruct.lisp, code/describe.lisp: * code/error.lisp, code/exports.lisp, code/hash-new.lisp: * code/hash.lisp, code/macros.lisp, code/misc.lisp: * code/package.lisp, code/pred.lisp, code/sharpm.lisp, code/type.lisp: * compiler/dump.lisp, compiler/fndb.lisp, compiler/globaldb.lisp: * compiler/proclaim.lisp, compiler/typetran.lisp, compiler/xref.lisp: * compiler/generic/primtype.lisp, compiler/generic/vm-type.lisp: Changes for to use kernel::class etc. * code/class.lisp (toplevel): Shadow class, built-in-class etc. (class): Give it conc-name %class-. (toplevel) [#+bootstrap-lisp-class=pcl-class]: Define old accessors. (everywhere): Use new class accessors. * compiler/generic/vm-fndb.lisp (%make-instance): Change from unsafe to flushable and movable. * code/ntrace.lisp (expand-trace, untrace): Changes for method tracing. * code/profile.lisp (profile, profile-all, unprofile): Method profiling. * pcl/*.text, pcl/bench.lisp, pcl/extensions.lisp: * pcl/fast-init.lisp, pcl/precom1.lisp, pcl/precom4.lisp: * pcl/structure-class.lisp, pcl/user-instances.lisp: Removed. * tools/pclcom.lisp: Changes for my PCL and lisp:class = pcl::class.
Huge patch by Gerd Moellmann that removes PCL::ITERATE and PCL::GATHER* in favor of normal CL constructs. In a similar vein to SBCL, this patch also replaces all uses of #'(lambda ...) by just (lambda ...), and removes now-dated looking quotes in front of self-evaluating objects, like keywords and t/nil. The patch has been slightly frobbed by me, to correct a couple of slight oversights, and make more effective use of the loop facility in a number of places.
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Publish Or Perish. Ever heard that phrase before? It echos through the halls of the university and hearts of grad students around the world, prompting many-a-late night in the library and archives (which is a good thing!) researching, writing, writing, writing. And to what end? Potential recognition for publishing in a journal, a new line on your resume, or respect as a "leader" in the field? How and where does this sort of academic rigor fit into the common experience of the library, museum or archives student? Does it?
It would seem that for a majority, writing and publishing a journal or book might not matter at all. In fact, this could be one area that challenges the idea of "Big Tent Librarianship" that our own Britt Foster wrote about weeks ago, since it is most often the academic librarians that are expected and required to "publish or perish." Well, in the spirit of all things hackery, I'd like to propose that that is hogwash, and that as students in this field it is our responsibility to foster a culture of writing and sharing for the purpose of opening discussions across the field, regardless of institutional affiliation or professional track.
Ok. Great. Really inspiring little paragraph there. Here comes the honesty – the work of writing and publishing is not easy. And I really dislike the whole structure of it. In fact, the reason I took up blogging here and on my own blog was to avoid the whole publishing thing entirely. Peer review really rustles my feathers, and the potential for rejection is nothing short of the worst. My personal thoughts on journals are that they are an old, outdated, closed model for keeping information and data in the hands of the field "leaders." (That doesn't sound anti-authoritarian at all, right?) ;)
HOWEVER – I recognize that sometimes utilizing a model that might need a facelift can become the change that it needs. The good news is that others are having similar recognitions, and doing something about it. For example, my fellow HLS editor Julia is also an editor for B-Sides, an open access peer reviewed journal that showcases student and alumni work at UIowa. The open access journal, and the idea of open data (a growing concept in Scholarly Communications) generally, could become a real watershed moment in the old publish or perish conversation.
Finally, I have a recommendation. The Library Student Journal is where we should all begin. Not only are they focused on publishing works by students specifically, but they also are evolving the model by supporting open access to the articles and by publishing continually instead of bi-montly or quarterly as many other journals do. Or, publish your research papers and projects on your own site/blog. The point is that as students, we are in the position that we can try new things, share our research in new ways, and ultimately have an integral part in developing the corpus that will inform future students and the profession. And listen, your Information Organization final paper might not be amazing, but you might have one great insight that could affect a peer or colleague to something even greater.
Lets make a deal – I'll overcome my disdain for the journal/publishing process and submit something if you will. Any takers?
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I'm working up my thoughts to this post, but I first wanted to recommend some readings on this issue: a new report from the CSHE on peer review, and the Scholarly Kitchen's review/response.
When I was pursuing my MA, we were encouraged to take the research papers we wrote for classes and turn those into publishable articles. Unfortunately the kinds of assignments I'm being given in my MLS program do not lend themselves to this transition. Are you turning school projects into articles or doing completely separate research and writing for publication?
Publication peer review is certainly not going anywhere, shouldn't be going anywhere, and is not the root of our problems, but it certainly needs enhancement and radical update in our digital age.
First things first though: as library students (and future librarians) we need to know that the peer review process and the "publish or perish" ethic are understandable imperatives based on the current reward system as represented by the tenure process. What we can do best in the cause to raise awareness and create change within these systems is threefold: (1) Continue to share our data and research on the unsustainable and untenable nature of scholarly publishing (i.e. the harsh realities of journal pricing, etc.); (2) Experiment with and create new metric systems for the enhancement of peer review in both promotion and publishing (i.e. alternative bibliometric tools, open/web-based peer review applications, etc.); and (3) Support scholars in the production and launching of alternative publishing models (open access journals, digital humanities projects, conceptual ebook formats, etc.).
In some ways, I agree with the author of this post, we (library students) do not need to be focusing on publishing our own work. In my opinion, the field of librarianship is already filled with enough bad research and writing, often the result of librarians in tenure-track positions who are either forced or have bought into the traditional reward system. As students, we shouldn't be adding to the this over-abundance simply to add lines to our resumes, but when there is a need to share for what we have learned or what we have to say. In other words, we need to be better peer-reviewers of our own literature before we can propose to revolutionize those of other scholars.
Indeed, if there is one thing academic librarians know, it's that we don't need more journals, we need better journals, and that the road to a better future of scholarly publishing will not be paved with platitudes but with actively helping and engaging scholars. Collaboratively, we can create innovative, digital, open, and web-based articles, books, and publications, while at the same time making sure we all get rewarded for our efforts so that we can perpetuate this new praxis into the future.
Thanks to the Hack Library School crew for opening up the discourse. Let's keep it going!
When I was a MLIS student (I graduated last spring), I submitted a few papers I'd written for library school to Library Student Journal. In the end only 1 got accepted, but I found the whole experience very valuable. I even ended up editing and reviewing a few papers that others had submitted to LSJ. The process of acceptance-editing-published was very interesting and gave me new insights into the publishing industry (even with all it's faults and archaic ways). I hate the idea of publishing just to pad a resume, but I think anything that shows you have writing and communication skills and that you are passionate about the profession will help once you graduate.
If you are a library student I highly recommend you consider sending your library school papers to Library Student Journal. I guarantee you'll learn something and isn't that what library school is all about?
I should have mentioned this in the post also – but writing this was also partially inspired by Britt's recent post on Changing Your Curriculum. Basically the theme of HLS these few days is take responsibility for that which needs to change in LIS education!
I read a really interesting blog entry just moments before reading this one about the importance of just writing. In whatever form it may take. (http://feministing.com/2011/03/16/she-should-write/)
One of the reasons I started my own blog was to write publicly and be somewhat accountable for what I put out there – but without having to deal with the immense pressure and competitive nature of formal publishing.
I do think journals are a good thing and that more formal, peer-reviewed processes are important (so much of library literature is too informal! We need those well-thought out, formal research articles – and more of them!) but I think the most important thing is to write, in some form. Especially as a student and/or new professional. We have great ideas and fresh perspectives so let's get them heard!
[This has totally inspired me to write more. And submit things I wrote in school. Thanks!!]
Just randomly came across another recent, and very closely related post on the Remixing the Humanities blog. This article goes a bit more in depth than I did about some of the challenges and changes that are facing University Press' and Scholarly Publishing, and is totally worth a read if you are interested in this area.
I'd venture to say that it is high time that some LIS students start aiming toward working in publishing.
[...] given the haze of the pre–spring break academic onslaught!), the Hack Library School posted a thoughtful piece (by Micah Vandegrift, one of their editors) on publishing requirements and peer [...]
I have a writing background, so I'm used to the "you must publish" push. So, I have – I had an article published in the Florida Libraries journal, and it was pretty cool. I feel like I contributed to something. (And believe me, I'm USED to rejections…it still sucks, no matter how many times you get that terrible letter/email/call). That said, I like the idea of the Library Student Journal, and especially of open access. Some of the best library writing i've read has come from journals, so it's lovely when these articles are available free of charge. I'm going to miss my FSU log in once it's gone!
[...] in March 2011, Micah wrote a post on the need for LIS students to foster a culture of writing and sharing. I followed his advice [...]
[...] year, HLS's founder Micah wrote a post about the "publish or perish" paradigm. He shares (or shared then, not sure if he still does) with me some apprehensions [...]
[...] Publish Or Perish. Ever heard that phrase before? It echos through the halls of the university and hearts of grad students around the world, prompting many-a-late night in the library and archives … [...]


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HAWS proudly announces "Extreme Makeover: HAWS Edition," a special grooming competition to benefit the shelter. The competition, featuring HAWS' adoptable dogs as models/muses, is Sunday, April 17th from noon - 4:00 p.m. at the shelter, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha.
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Each year around this time we get inquiries at HAWS about adoption of rabbits as gifts for Easter. Advertising campaigns have painted the adorable picture of a lop-eared bunny hopping around the Easter basket of goodies, or a child in their Sunday best outfit cuddling with a new fluffy rabbit friend.
And each year around this time our mantra is: BAD IDEA. (Better idea: go with the chocolate or plush toy version!)
The created vision is all warm and fuzzy, but the realities are stark and cold.
- Dozens of rabbits are surrendered to HAWS each year because the owner had no idea of the type of care involved with a house rabbit (they are NOT a carefree pet - far from it, actually). Often they were given the rabbit as a gift and really didn't want it to begin with.
- "Cuddly bunny" can actually be a misnomer - many rabbits aren't all that thrilled with being held...and they may bite to show their disapproval! Rabbits have needs, likes, dislikes...just like you.
- Just like other domesticated animals, rabbits are part of the pet-overpopulation problem. There is much truth to the "multiply like rabbits" saying! Spaying or neutering also helps with spraying and behavioral issues.
Rabbits CAN make wonderful pets...if the owner does their research and is fully prepared. To help, HAWS is hosting our annual Bunny Day on Sunday, May 1st, from 12:00-4:30pm. Come learn from rabbit experts from the WIsconsin House Rabbit Society and a bunny veterinarian. Ask your questions, find out helpful hints from other rabbit fans, and get all you need to know to make the decision as to whether or not a pet house rabbit is right for you. Admission is $5, free for children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult.
We'll see you Sunday, May 1st. And enjoy nibbling on your chocolate rabbit this weekend...
By the way - Have you voted? HAWS is one of the charities in the running for Waterstone Bank's 90 years, $90K donations contest, running throughout April. Log on to their voting page and choose Humane Animal Welfare Society. Vote often!!
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For almost 3 decades, the Friends of HAWS have made the Walk a tremendous event for our shelter, raising upwards of $40,000 in recent years to help HAWS will animal care, services and programs.
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