This week's newsletter is packed with exciting questions, healthy recipes, inspiring athletes, local events you won't want to miss, and a must-read blog post! Enjoy reading this weeks newsletter!

Which of the following organizations governs most college athletics in the United States?

A) NAIA

B) NCAA

C) NJCAA

D) IOC

Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 cups diced red bell pepper (2 medium peppers)

• ½ cup chopped scallions

• 9 large eggs

• 1 grated garlic clove

• ½ tsp sea salt (heaping)

• Ground black pepper

• 3 tbs all-purpose flour

• ¾ tsp baking powder

• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Grease a muffin tin with olive oil and divide the peppers and scallions among the muffin cups

3. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then add in the flour and baking powder. Stir until it is well combined.

4. Divide the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, sprinkle the feta on top

5. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the eggs are set. Let cool before taking them out of the pan. Enjoy!

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This week, our soccer coach at The University of Illinois Ella is in the spotlight! Check out her bio below and book your next lesson by going to our website!

Introducing, Ella Karolak

“Hi! I’m Ella Karolak, a defender on the women’s soccer team at the University of Illinois. My passion for soccer is driven by my competitive spirit and the strong bond I share with my teammates. I’ve been honored as a three-time Defensive MVP and have logged over 4,000 minutes of play at the collegiate level. After my college career, I plan to pursue professional soccer and travel the world. As a coach, I’m committed to inspiring younger players to reach their full potential. I hope to create a supportive and enjoyable environment where young athletes can grow and develop their skills, while receiving positive feedback to help them succeed.”

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Family Friendly Zumba Night

Kelsey,a zumba instructor, is going to be leading a fun night full of zumba and dancing for the whole family. The event will be taking place on February 17th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Health and Wellness Center (2002 E. Washington St, Urbana). Advanced registration is required!

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Dragons Love Tacos

The Northbrook Theatre is presenting the play Dragons Love Tacos, about a boy and his dog who are watching a show about dragons and they start wondering what do dinosaurs like to eat. The performance is on Wednesday, February 19th at 10 AM at the Northbrook Theatre (3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL). Tickets are $17.

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Valentines Day was Friday but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy a love themed treat with your friends and loved ones. But just because it’s a treat doesn’t mean that it has to be completely unhealthy. By adding protein to a sweet treat or other foods you can get your protein intake in for the day in a fun and yummy way. So here are 3 high protein Valentine’s Day themed treats for you to enjoy!

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Based originally in Champaign, Illinois and quickly expanding across the rest of the Midwest, we at Top Tier make it our goal to connect you and your kids to high quality and successful college athletes across every playing field. We are currently offering lessons for several different sports from an array of elite college athletes. As college sports are expanding and becoming more popular throughout the country, we want to guarantee our customers can benefit from this great opportunity to receive quality training with flexible times. Check out our website to learn more.

The correct answer is B! (source: ChatGPT)