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Urbana dominates Normal West for conference tennis win
Urbana's Karl Bonito hits a volley back over the net in their home match against Uni-High last month. Teamed up with Santi Lleras in the #2 doubles slot, the pair defeated Tyler Cunningham and Dane Schlipmann in their road conference match at Noral West, 8-4. The Tigers' varsity tennis team brought home the W after dominating the Ironmen, 6-3. Sentinel/Clark Brooks NORMAL - There is no better feeling than walking away with a pair of wins after a varsity tennis match. You can bet Urbana's Ian Peters and Xander Ashley were happy campers after helping UHS pick up a 6-3...
Boosting your immunity, expert offers a few tips
Photo provided NewsUSA - The recent pandemic highlighted the importance of keeping your immune system strong and healthy. According to Leonard A. Farber, MD, a healthcare executive and expert in emerging technologies and their impact on public health, a weak immune system increases your risk not only for developing illness, but an even more severe case if you do become ill with something such as COVID, says Dr. Farber, who also serves as a spokesperson for nutritional supplement manufacturer Quadramune. Fortunately, there are many ways the average person can strengthen his or her immune system. In many cases,...
Save $$$ - Solid tip on how to avoid high-cost smartphone repair bill
Photo: Militiamobiles/Pixabay StatePoint Media - From listening to music to watching movies, connecting with family to counting steps, Americans say in a new study that they depend on their smartphones like never before. And they are putting their money where their mouth is. The amount of money they spent on screen repairs surged to $8.3 billion in 2023, nearly tripling the amount spent in 2018 ($3.4 billion). In its latest Mobile Mythconceptions Survey, Allstate Protection Plans found that despite the rising amount spent on smartphone repair, Americans are actually damaging their devices less frequently. In the past 12...
Chargers' explosion defeats Sabers
CHAMPAIGN - Centennial's Lillian Daughty celebrates a goal by teammate Payton Kaiser during second-half action against visiting St. Thomas More. Kaiser finished the home match as one of four scorers in the 4-1 win over the Sabers on Monday. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
New bill proposed to eliminate Native American imagery and names in Illinois schools K-12
URBANA - Redskins, Indians, and Raiders might become school nicknames of the past. State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) submitted House Bill 5617 in February, which requires elementary and secondary schools to alter mascots, logos, or names with Native American tribes or feature Native American culture. The bill also requires Native American history taught in all Illinois elementary and high schools. Area schools like Judah Christian, University-High, Tuscola, and Mt. Zion, would need to adopt a new logo, buy new uniforms, and retire the sale of banned gear. Schools will also be required to remove Native American imagery and logos...
Sunday Sports Rewind; St. Joseph-Ogden advances to baseball title game
Peoria - Brant Hoveln and Colton Hale head to the dugout during the St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team's state semifinal game a Dozier Stadium. The Spartans plated three runs in the top of the ninth inning, breaking a 2-2 tie to beat Chicago Christian 5-2 and advance to the Class 2A champion game. Jesse Schlueter, Eli Place, and Austin Cain led the offensive effort with two hits each. Hale, who struck out eight of the 20 batters he faced across 6.2 innings, earned the win on the bump. Here's a look back at some of the game action from the game...
St. Joseph-Ogden 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
ST. JOSEPH - Last week, St. Joseph-Ogden High School announced the third-quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll recipients. Over 270 students at the high school earned third-quarter Honor Roll recognition. To make the honor roll at SJO, students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students whose GPA soared above 3.74 are recognized as High Honor Roll students. Freshman High Honor Roll Lillian Ahart Samuel Albrecht Zhou Barbee Zachary Benoit Colin Burnett Elizabeth Clark Abigail Crider Hayden Dahl Iris Davis Nick Ditchfield Madison Farber Nathaniel Farney Nolan Franzen Leah Gaines Skyler Graham Anna Hammond Mark Harbourt Nicholas Harris Tyler Hess Maggie Hewkin Brynn Ikemire Mia Jones Alivia Learned Chase Mabry Hadley McDonald Finnegan Miller Maddux Musselman Mason Ramm Peighton Reim Kiah...
Telehealth access for low-income households is coming to an end
by Sarah Jane Tribble California Healthline For Cindy Westman, $30 buys a week’s worth of gas to drive to medical appointments and run errands. It’s also how much she spent on her monthly internet bill before the federal Affordable Connectivity Program stepped in and covered her payments. “When you have low income and you are living on disability and your daughter’s disabled, every dollar counts,” said Westman, who lives in rural Illinois. Over 23 million people are enrolled in Congress' 2021 discount program providing online/telephone healthcare services. That could all end this month or in May. Photo: Tech Journal/Pixabay More than 23 million low-income households —...
Not in your head; protecting yourself from lazy medical diagnoses
RDNE Stock Project/PEXELS by Julie Rehmeyer You’re a doctor. You have fifteen minutes with your patient, who cries as she ticks off a laundry list of vague symptoms. Depression is very common, you think, and it could explain all of those symptoms. Do you diagnose the patient with depression, noting it in her medical record, or do you begin an expensive, time-consuming investigation? Now, replay the scenario from the patient’s perspective. You’re Elke Martinez, a veterinary technician, and you’ve developed muscle and joint pain, headaches, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems. You go to your primary care doctor, part of the Kaiser Permanente...
Viewpoint |Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity
Runners make their way along the 2023 Illinois Marathon course through Urbana. Jogging and running are rudimentary forms of exercise important in maintaining excellent heart and cardiovascular health. The human body is remarkable in its abilty to adapt quickly to moderate- and high-intensity exercise. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks by Jason Sawyer, Bryant University Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintain cardiovascular and overall health. The intensity of aerobic exercise is important to determine how much time you should spend training in order to reap its benefits. As an exercise science researcher, I support the American College of Sports...
Viewpoint |What are microcredentials? And are they worth having?
Photo: Thirdman/PEXELS by Daniel Douglas, Trinity College As private firms and governments struggle to fill jobs – and with the cost of college too high for many students – employers and elected officials are searching for alternative ways for people to get good jobs without having to earn a traditional college degree. Microcredentials are one such alternative. But just what are microcredentials? And do they lead to better jobs and higher earnings? As a sociologist who has examined the research on microcredentials, the best available answer right now is: It depends on what a person is studying. Defining the term While there is no official...
Here's our notes, 6 things to look for when renting a storage unit
Photo: Adam Winger/Unsplash SNS - Knowing what to prioritize can make all the difference if you want to find the perfect storage facility. So, let’s review the six things to look out for when renting a storage facility. From location and security to cleanliness and cost, understanding these key elements will help you find the right storage solution for your needs. Picking out the most ideal location One of the main things to look out for when renting a storage facility is its location. It's not just a matter of convenience because it also affects its practicality and ease of access. Imagine needing...
Illinois Marathon has a new route
Runners race down Washington Street in Urbana during the 2023 Illnois Marathon. The marathon course on the Champaign side has changed for this year's race. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks URBANA - This year's Illinois Marathon is just a little more than three weeks away and there is something you should know. The course on the Champaign side has changed. A four-mile section of Prospect Avenue starting at Armory south to Curtis Road will be utilized as part of the marathon's course from approximately 9:08 a.m. until 1:05 p.m. on Saturday (see map below). Vehicle traffic in both northbound lanes will remain open for...
Quick 6 with Uni's Aryan Sachdev
URBANA - Undefeated yet this season, Aryan Sachdev won his fifth match last Wednesday after defeating Urbana High School's Xander Ashley at #1 singles. The two-time state qualifier and senior at Urbana University won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1. Photo:Sentinel/Clark Brooks Finishing his junior year with a 13-5 record in singles and 8-1 in doubles, he is looking good for a third trip to state and a deeper run into the championship bracket. At the 2023 IHSA state tournament, Sachdev lost his first-round match to Olney senior Evan Uhl, 6-0, 6-1. Working his way...
5 Questions with Ruby Tarr
Photo:Sentinel/Clark Brooks TOLONO - After nine games this season, Unity's Ruby Tarr has scored 11 times and batted in 13 runs to assist in leading her softball team to a 6-2-1 early-season record. The Sentinel caught up with her after the Rockets' home game against Oakwood last month where she scored once, collected two stolen bases, and singled in her two trips to the plate. We asked a few questions to get to know the senior infielder better. - - - - - SENTINEL: What is your dream job? TARR: A speech pathologist at a school. - SENTINEL: What is your favorite pre-game meal or snack? TARR: Goldfish (crackers). - SENTINEL: Who is your favorite actor or actress? TARR: Reese Witherspoon. - SENTINEL: Which movie describes your life so far? TARR: Oh my, a movie ... Benchwarmers. - SENTINEL: What is your favorite Taylor Swift song? TARR: You Belong With Me. -
Allergic rhinitis is a year round concern, especially for children
by Tim DitmanOSF Healthcare DANVILLE - When the temperature starts to warm up, so does the concern for allergies. But one condition – allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever – isn’t confined to March, April and May. Edward Jenner/PEXELS “It’s the most common pediatric medical condition that exists,” says Luis Garcia, MD, a pediatrician at OSF HealthCare. That adds up to 40% of children, he says. Dr. Garcia says allergic rhinitis describes chronic swelling of the tissue inside your nose due to an allergic reaction. It’s commonly triggered by inhaling irritants like dust, pollen and bacteria through the nose. Sneezing, itchiness and a...
Managing your pills as you age; navigating today's polypharmacy
Photo: Ri Butov/Pixabay by Paul ArcoOSF Healthcare ROCKFORD - As we get older, the chances increase for many of us to develop chronic disease. That also means the likelihood of taking daily medications for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, insomnia, arthritis and high cholesterol. In medical terms, it’s called polypharmacy. “Polypharmacy is using or taking multiple medications,” says Jessica McCuen, manager of pharmacy operations at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. “Most healthcare professionals have agreed that the number is somewhere around five or more. Generally, we say anyone who's taking five or more medications is...
Commentary |Stop the invasion of our nation
by Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator If President Biden could announce on November 1, 2024 that all student debt is forgiven, he would do so. That would surely be a way to get a few more votes. If you have a $100,000 student loan, then you have a heavy burden of paying back that loan. To suddenly have the debt cleared would be a marvelous feeling. Would this make you feel like Biden is a great President? Would this boost your confidence in his ability to lead our nation? Or, would you see such an act as a...
Craft happy hour this Wednesday
URBANA - Looking to meet new people or maybe show off your artistic side? Unwind and chill at this post-workday event at the Urbana Arts and Culture free craft happy hour at the Urbana Free Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Each month, UAC offers a monthly drop-in crafts program for adults to enjoy after a long day at the office. This week, participants will create painted flower pots to take home. All the craft supplies needed will be provided and light refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is not required. The adult craft happy hours are presented each month by Urbana Arts and Culture with a different craft and guest artist. For more information contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.
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