Author Archives: Tom Garza

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. This quote truly sums up the nature of most public conversations about ‘the chief.’ … Continue reading →

Recently, University of Illinois Board of Trustees chairman Lawrence Eppley announced that as of February 21st 2007, the U of I team mascot called ‘chief illiniwek” would cease to perform at half-time events. To anyone who is unaware of the … Continue reading →