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Democrat Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker visited ISU on Sept. 26 to announce his higher education plan for Illinois. Pritzker spoke with students on campus and answered questions. ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Editor | @addough
Heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune and former venture capitalist, Democratic Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker will be inaugurated Monday as Illinois’ 43rd governor. Pritzker swiftly defeated incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner (R-Ill.) during the Nov. 6 gubernatorial elections. Pritzker campaigned on a platform that includes favoring a graduated income tax through a constitutional amendment, raising the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour and legalizing marijuana. Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) said Pritzker will show what kind of governor he will be once he is sworn into office. “I’m hopeful that he can be the leader that we need. Some of this will be determinate on how he acts and the willingness that he has to solve the problems we face,” Barickman said. “That may be difficult for him because he is going to receive verbal pushback from the more liberal democrats who feel that, because of their super-majority control of the legislature,
they ought not negotiate with Republicans and others who may not share their point of view,” he said. The Illinois Senate will comprise of a supermajority of 40 Democrats to the Republican’s 19 members. The Illinois House will have 74 Democrats, three more than is needed for a veto-proof majority. “Will this be a group of bipartisan legislators who are committed to solving problems together or does he simply embrace the Madigan and Cullerton supermajority strength and muscle through partisan legislation including a partisan budget?” Barickman asked. In an interview with Illinois News Network, Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan stated he plans to work with people in the House Democratic caucus and the House Republican caucus “[and] any senators that wish to join us.” Illinois State University President Larry Dietz said Pritzker has accomplishments thus far in regard to higher education in Illinois. “He was able to get folks from public universities, community colleges and K-12 to come together and talk about the future of education in the state and the challenges which represent
all of us at the different levels,” Dietz said. “The approach in my opinion was much appreciated and much needed. There were some things that came out of the conversations we had such as needing stability in the state regarding education funding. We need a budget, we need a budget every year and it would be great if we could have a multi-year budget,” he said. Dietz was named to Pritzker’s transition committee for education, the Educational Success Committee. “Budget stability, predictability and confidence that a budget brings is really important. It had to be a realistic budget, not one that sets high expectations with no funding,” Dietz said. “I believe he has said he wants to be supportive of education, which is music to our ears. I think he’s a person who wants to speak positively about education and how it is a pathway to opportunity,” he added. ANDREW DOUGHERTY is News Editor for The Vidette. Contact him at vidette_addough@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @addough
As projects continue around campus, ISU has been making developments among its university housing departments, seeking to improve and adapt to the growing student population. “With record-breaking classes and the university policy of oncampus housing, Housing will, for some years, not every year, utilize ‘temporary housing’ in order to not turn anyone away from living in the residence halls,” Stephanie Robertson, University Housing Services assistant director for marketing and assessment, said. A temporary location is commonly known as a floor lounge, according to Robertson. This addresses the issue raised in question last semester, where overbooking at Watterson Towers had some students living in the hallways. However, Robertson reassures that lounges have the same security features as permanent rooms in Watterson, aside from closets. “Other than closets, they are basically a larger version of a standard quad.” Residents in these temporary rooms received an armoire in addition to the provided furniture. “The term ‘temporary housing’ and living in a lounge sounds intimidating to students, but we actually have many students who tell us they prefer not to move, that they like their location in the lounge,” Robertson said. “The goal is generally to get these students moved into a permanent location as soon as we are able to, and with cancellations and moves we can usually accomplish this fairly quickly.” see HOUSING on page 3
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Illinois State University’s Spring 2019 Study Abroad Fair will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 5, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. The Study Abroad Fair is free and open to all ISU students. The fair will present students the opportunity to learn about the various study abroad opportunities and programs ISU offers. Students can meet with study abroad alumni, faculty who are leading study abroad programs and representatives from the various universities students may consider while abroad. Those in attendance will learn about the different options for studying abroad and receive more information on upcoming programs. “It’s a [chance] for students to explore the different study abroad opportunities available,” Study Abroad adviser Megan Hartley said. “They can ask questions and connect with students who have been abroad so they can hear about their experience.” A raffle will be held during the fair for three $500 scholarships. The scholarships can be used toward any program offered by ISU’s Study Abroad Office. “There are probably more opportunities than students are aware of, so it’s always cool to see the various programs available,” Hartley said. Students considering going on a faculty-led program can engage
with the faculty members who will be leading the particular program. “We have a lot of opportunities for [students] to go abroad not only for a semester but for their summer, spring and winter breaks,” Study Abroad adviser Lisa DeMilio said. “It’s a great opportunity to see what’s out there.” ISU offers study abroad programs in almost 50 different countries. Students have the chance of completing major and general education requirements abroad. “I think every student should study abroad if possible,” Hartley said. “We work very hard to make sure we have programs that will work for everyone. We also work hard to have affordable programs.” “[Studying abroad] gives a new opportunity outside the traditional ISU classroom,” DeMilio said. “There are great opportunities for students to complete their degree requirements and gain hands-on experience through internships or service learning.” Those interested in learning more about ISU’s Study Abroad program can visit https://StudyAbroad.illinoisstate.edu/. ANDREA RICKER is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at arricke@ilstu. edu. Follower her on Twitter at @ ricker_andrea.
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For his position in Ballwin beginning in 2015, Hanson was one of 40 applicants and replaced Eric Hanson, former City Robert Kuntz, who retired after 27 Administrator in Ballwin, Mis- years as city administrator. souri, has been appointed as the According to a St. Louis Postnew assistant city manager for the Dispatch article in 2015, Ballwin Town of Normal. Mayor Tim Pogue stated Hanson’s “I’m beyond excited to start this strength is handling money. next chapter in my career and look “We have someone who wants forward to all the future holds for to stay here in Ballwin and raise me in Normal,” Hanson said. their family here and continue to He is filling the role that was held grow Ballwin,” Pogue stated in the by Pam Reece, who now serves as article. “He has lots of opportunicity manager. She said ties like he did in Indianola. they are pleased to have And he really wants to work him joining this leaderwith the city. He brings a lot ship role. of energy.” “We are extremely forHanson taught at Montunate to have attracted mouth College for three someone with his local years and has been active government experience in the International City/ and with his vision and County, Missouri City and Eric passion to assist the Town St. Louis Area City ManHanson in achieving our goals,” agement A ssociations, Reece said. along with other professional Hanson began his new position organizations. as assistant city manager on Jan. 7. Director of Information TechHanson has a master’s degree nology Teri Legner has served as in public administration from the the interim assistant city manager University of Illinois Springfield since Reece was promoted to city and a bachelor’s degree from Mon- manager in April 2018. mouth College. Legner will continue as direcHanson’s local government tor of Information Technology and career began as city administrator “as a key member of the leadership in Monmouth, Illinois, from 2007 team,” according to a Town release. to 2012 and then moved to city Reece succeeded Mark Peterson manager of Indianola, Iowa, from as deputy city manager after his 2012 to 2015. retirement last spring.
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University Liquors to reopen after accidental fire CINDY HERNANDEZ News Editor | @Cindylu_7
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University Liquors will reopen its doors Thursday after an accidental fire that caused it to shut down last May.
University Liquors is set to reopen its doors Thursday after an accidental fire which caused it to shut down on May 14. The local liquor store has been completely restored. According to University Liquors employee Kumar Rakholia, everything in the store is new and the interior has been modernized while keeping the vintage appeal
of the previous store. “We love our customers like family and we are hoping that they come back and love the new changes,” Rakholia said. Liquor store ow ners and employees are finishing restocking the store and are working on finishing touches before the reopening. University Liquors had shut down in May after an accidental fire that was caused by an electrical failure in the cooler’s
refrigeration system which caused major damages to the structure. The liquor store is located at 706 W Beaufort St., Normal. For questions or more information visit www.universityliquors. net or call (309) 452-4912. CINDY HERNANDEZ is News Editor for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_cherna9@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ Cindylu_7
Housing proposal to bring new facilities to campus Project could bring up to 1,200 beds for Illinois State students CINDY HERNANDEZ News Editor | @Cindylu_7
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llinois State University is looking to develop new student housing that would add up to 1,200 beds. After two years of research and assessing facilities, a request for proposals (RFP) was issued on Dec. 21 and ISU is seeking a public-private partnership to develop the new housing project. Vice President of Student Affairs Levester Johnson said that research found a gap in living for sophomore students. Though no set design has been created, ISU is looking to create a pod-style housing facility that would consist of bedrooms connected to a shared living space and include individual bathrooms and a kitchenette. “Our biggest hope is that these facilities will meet the needs and desired that students gave feedback on,” Johnson said. “We hope these facilities provide more privacy than first-year facilities do and are priced affordably.” According to the RFP, out of 20,000 ISU students more than 6,000 are currently living in campus operated housing. Johnson said a survey was sent to students to determine what is was they were looking for in a new building. “We have up to 15 percent of students respond to the survey,” Johnson said. “This is a big deal and is very exciting for the campus community. We are looking forward to the campus engagement that this project will sure bring. Representatives of Student Government Association and Association of Residence Halls have followed Student Affairs through the process.
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She also said that temporary housing should not be a surprise to any student, as they are notified before coming onto campus, so they may make any adjustments to the items they should bring when arriving on campus. Several updates aimed at improving housing on campus are planned for the near future. Conference technology room updates are set for all areas, where residents can reserve conference rooms for class work and projects. Mounted TVs and updated computers will be found there for resident use. Over summer 2019, Tri Towers will have all carpet in the hallways and lounges replaced. “This will make hallways pop and will provide more school colors on each floor,” Robertson said. Tri will also have most of its shower curtains with stall doors replaced, allowing enhanced privacy in the shower areas. “Recently, we’ve replaced the carpet and the lounge furniture at Hewett and Manchester,” Roberston said. “The old versions matched the carpet. With these two replaced,
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Illinois State University is looking to develop a new student housing facility that would bring up to 1,200 beds. ISU seeks a public-private patnership to develop the facility. Finalists will present their plans on Feb. 25 in which a developer will be chosen. The university is looking to create a pod-style living facility that is geared towards sophomore students. Developers will have until Jan. 29 to submit their proposals. After this, the top three proposals will be selected for evaluation. Finalist proposals and presentation will
we’re free to modernize the hallway paint scheme.” She said the timeline is uncertain, but they will be working with their designers during the upcoming spring semester to determine the appropriate path for Hewett/Manchester updates. Other recent updates include new hot water heaters in the Vrooman basement, as well as tampering stations, floor pressure valves and shower mixing valves. This will ensure consistent hot water in Hewett/Manchester. Evergreen Hall in Cardinal Court is also set to receive a carpet replacement, similar to the replacement in Fir Hall during Summer 2018. This project is ongoing and intended to be done on all buildings. Among other universities around the state, Eastern Illinois University is adapting to their growing student populations. EIU experienced a 7.1 percent increase in enrollment at the start of 2018 compared to the previous fall semester. 7,526 students were enrolled according to last year’s fall report. “Our increased numbers are certainly a good sign for our enrollment growth,” Mark Hudson, director of
be due Feb. 25. Site visits will begin in March in which developers and ISU faculty will begin assessing possible locations for the new housing project.
University Housing and Dining Services said. “We will continue to do enhancements to our environments, like upgraded wi-fi and lobby renovations, as were planned. We have adequate capacity to take on the extra students without having to expend our footprint.” Current projects at EIU include lounge furniture updates for residential communities, including new furniture in Thomas Hall. New laundry dryers were replaced to address the student’s strongest concerns and new pool tables were placed in lounges, featuring the EIU logo. As for Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, according to SIUC Director of University Housing Jon Shaffer, the university will continue the current use of their buildings through the spring semester despite a decrease in enrollment. “The enrollment at SIUC is such that all the living spaces in our residence halls were not needed for the current academic year,” Shaffer said. “We actually took all three of our towers off-line this year which accounted for approximately half of our residence halls’ capacity.” This is in direct reference to Mae
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Smith and Neely Hall no longer housing students and combining residents in Thompson point. “The decision was also fueled by the desire to have our students concentrated into specific living areas for the sake of building tight knit communities rather than having sparsely populated floors if we used more buildings than we did,” Shaffer said. He also said that when they opened in the fall of 2018, all residence halls planned for the 2018-19 academic year had been filled. “We literally had only ten unassigned/ empty beds at the we opened.” The towers still remain in good shape and are ready for short-notice occupancy. They are also still in use for summer camps and conferences. And, as Carbondale was on the line of the greatest duration of the recent eclipse event, the towers were used as guest housing for viewing the event. Shaffer said Neely Hall will be utilized during the 2019-20 academic year, as it provides twice the number of beds. “This will give us the ability to house more students than we did this year, and once again provide opportunities for students to contract for single rooms if
desired.” Western Illinois University has also been experiencing a steady decline in student enrollment, causing the demolition of Higgins Hall in 2017. WIU Director of Residential and Auxiliary Facilities Joseph Roselieb said the university has not done any other “high profile” projects over the last two years but have done several updates as part of their maintenance program. “Some of these projects include the replacement of isolation valves and pumps in various locations, tuck pointing brick exteriors, extensive painting, and the replacement of room furniture and mattresses,” he said. WIU is in the process of designing a new chiller for Thompson Hall and evaluating options for replacing carpet and possible lobby renovations for Lincoln and Washington Halls. “We have no plans for removal of any residence halls at this time, however, it is our plan to take a residence hall offline next fall,” Roselieb said. “During that time, we will continue to evaluate the building and compare it’s need to the university’s enrollment.”
“Recently, we’ve replaced the carpet and the lounge furniture at Hewett and Manchester. With these two replaced, we’re free to modernize the hallway paint scheme.” Stephanie Robertson, University Housing Services assistant director for marketing and assessment
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New mayor, ‘No Problem’ Although the city of Chicago can seem like a long drive away from all of the day-to-day issues we experience in Normal, it is important to consider that the events occurring there right now do affect us, and more than we may think. Many students at Illinois State are from the area, have family or friends there or are considering the city as a place to live after graduation. Regardless of how one personally connects, it is important to turn our attention to the upcoming mayoral elections. On Aug. 6 at a press conference to address Chicago’s rising gun violence, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he would be stepping down from the office he has held since 2011. Emanuel had quite the tumultuous run as mayor of Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune, fatalities from gun violence exceeded 1,433 in 2018, a significant increase to the 1,334 accounts reported in 2012, and in addition to these losses related to violence, Illinois’ population has decreased for the fifth year in a row. A new mayor could be exactly
what Chicago needs to turn over a new leaf and head in the right direction. Among those who have long voiced disapproval of Chicago’s corrupt politicians is hometown hero Chance the Rapper, who has become more politically involved as his musical career reaches new heights. His most recent venture included buying the Chicagoist, a local independent news platform that was shuttered in November due
to unionization efforts and a change in ownership of the publication’s parent company. Chance announced that he had acquired the publication in his song “I might need security,” where he voices many of his problems with the way the city is being run, and told WNYC that his focus would be to bring Chicagoans “an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and con-
tent.” In addition to this business venture, he has been using his influence on social media to promote candidate Amara Enyia, as well as producing videos to educate the public on the way local government actually works, like the ins and outs of Chicago’s alderman system. Chance’s work is an example that all should strive to follow, as our generation comes of age and begins to shape these local governments. After the 2016 presidential election, many Americans who did not exercise their right to vote realized that it is important to practice this civic duty, and that includes helping set change in motion during these elections for smaller offices. Chicago, as well as the state of Illinois, has a long history of corrupt politicians that have opened the door for high taxes and even higher reports of violence. Becoming more aware of the issues is the first step in enacting change on a local, state and federal level.
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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by KIM LARSEN, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
It’s a new year, here’s to always changing MY VIEW REBECCA FLETCHER | Editor-in-Chief
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ike me, you have probably set yourself up with a bunch of goals to achieve by the end of 2019. Also like me, you are probably aware of the goal’s potential failure. We all know these New Year’s resolutions and we all know how hard they are to keep. Commonly, these resolutions are used to change a trait or behavior we no longer find appealing. I find these resolutions to be nonsense. Never in all the years I have tried to maintain one have I succeeded. According to forbes.com, only eight percent of people are able to
achieve their goals. This small percentage of people are able to do so because their goals are tangible, simple and they make the goal a clear to-do. However, I find that the majority of us tend to fail at our resolutions because it is not in our nature to achieve them. Let me explain. I gave up on resolutions years ago. I believed that I was setting too high of a goal for myself, even ones that forbes.com would describe as tangible and simple. It was not enough for me to say, “I’m going to change this about myself in a year’s time,” and actually do it because to me, that is not how personal growth works. We all have our unique personalities and traits. We all do, see and say things in our own way and we are all able to achieve certain things with our own levels of tenacity, endurance and passion. In short, it takes a lot of time for someone to change something about themselves. I am sure we have all heard that
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it takes 21 days to change or form a habit. It is understandable, inspiring and just long enough of a time span to make it feel believable. Health psychology researcher Phillippa Lally published a study in the European Journal of Social Psychology which found that on average, it takes over two months to form a new behavior, but this is completely circumstantial. It is mostly based on the behavior and the person. In reality, it can take anywhere between 18 to 254 days for a person to change and maintain a habit. So, rather than trying to obtain change in a year’s time, I find it much easier to take the time to work on becoming a better version of myself, without relying on a set time constraint. If it takes me 10 years to become the person I would like to be, then so be it. Setting a time constraint can lead to discouragement, stress and irritation. I would guess the same could go for most of you as well. It takes time to change, to learn,
to grow. Everything you know now is due to years of practice and studying. It might be worth considering to use 2019 as a year of growth, of learning and of trying to make yourself the best you can be. Try not to drag yourself down by the made-up notion of time. Allow yourself to take all the time that is needed. Maybe, within the first week back at Illinois State, reflect on what it is you would like to change. Is it going to the gym more often? Eating healthier? Discovering new things or building upon an existing trait? Whatever it may be, work on it, want it and take as much time as you would like. Change does not happen overnight. According to Lally, it takes exponentially longer. The range is wide, the inspiration can be dim. If there is one thing I know, it is that I am excited to see what the new year brings me. I am ready to build myself up, discover new things and change myself for the better and I can only hope that you are too.
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...to beat a team like Loyola on the road, I think your best player’s got to play well, but we just weren’t solid enough to win.” Head coach for Illinois State basketball, Dan Muller, on Saturday’s 67-64 loss against the Loyola Ramblers
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Speech and Hearing clinic recieves Parkinson’s grant KACEY NICHOLS News Reporter | @Kacey12793516
that are needed. Workbooks will be provided for each patient during the program. Illinois State University’s The SPEAK OUT! program Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and offers individual time to warm Hearing clinic has been awarded up the voice by performing a grant from the Parkinson’s exercises. Voice Project which opens up “We train them to basically opportunities for Parkinson’s speak with intent. Intent means patients. being purposeful, deliberate Training for the speech-lanwith your speech,” Adelman guage pathologists and graduate said. “So, as the Parkinson’s proclinicians to provide voice gresses people lose their ability treatment for individuals with to do things intentionally.” Parkinson’s is provided in the After a patient finishes the grant. SPEAK OUT! program they may Parkinson’s is a disease that join a group program called affects the central nervous LOUD Crowd. LOUD Crowd prosystem. An individual with Parvides an opportunity to continue kinson’s may experience loss in learning how to use the voice as muscle control as well as tremwell as form support groups with ors. Those with the disease other Parkinson’s patients. Curtesy of Illinois State News generally notice changes in their Illinois State University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic was awarded a grant from Parkinson’s comes with many speech. symptoms and not all Parkinthe Parkinson’s Voice Project that will allows more opportunities for Parkinson’s Parkinson’s is not a curable patients. son’s patients are the same. disease but it can be slowed The two programs allow the down with time, medication time and special treatment each ISU Clinic Educator Kimberly her time there in Dallas was spent and self-care. Being active with the Adelman travelled to Dallas this learning how to carry out the SPEAK individual needs to continue being body and voice can slow down the past summer to get firsthand train- OUT! program and how the clinic successful. progression of the illness For further information on ing for the program. Adelman said can provide services for patients. Parkinson’s Voice Project in the it was exciting to attend the semThe grant allows students to take the SPEAK OUT! program call Dallas area, Texas, awarded ISU inars and learn more about the an online version of those lessons the Speech and Hearing clinic at with the grant. The purpose of program itself. for free. The program allows stu- (309)-438-8641 or visit https:// the grant is to start a new project “It was three and a half days of dents to dive deep into the disease csd.illinoisstate.edu/clinic/ called SPEAK OUT! at the campus actual training and so they invited and helps prepare students with clinic. KACEY NICHOLS is a News Relots of different speakers to come hands on learning. SPEAK OUT! is a program to in and to learn more about ParkinIt also allows more Parkinson’s porter for The Vidette. She can be help loosen the vocal muscles with son’s,” Adelman said. patients to sign up for the 13-week contacted at vidette_knicho5@ those afflicted with Parkinson’s. Adelman mentioned the end of long program, as well as materials ilstu.edu
Broadway goes Normal KACEY NICHOLS News Reporter | @Kacey12793516
The Broadway Musical “Chicago” swings to Illinois State University this spring. Roxie Hart is a 1920’s housewife by day and dancer by night. Hart desperately tries to hide the murder of her lover, while being a good housewife. As nosy reporters try to investigate, Hart hires the top criminal lawyer in Chicago to give writers the headline of the year. The show will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Braden Auditorium at ISU's Bone Student Center. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. ISU students and staff can receive special level two, mezzanine tickets for only $25 by using the code REDBIRD25. The code will only work until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Having Broadway come to ISU gives students the chance to experience professional theatre as well as gives students a little taste of New York. ISU Junior Theatre major Owen McGee said Broadway can be influential for an actor, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to see professional shows at a discounted price,” McGee said. “Seeing professional shows always pushes me to adapt my opinions on theatre and acting.”
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Bloomington-Normal got snowed in after a snow storm hit late Friday night through early Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, more than nine inches of snow fell. Illinois State University and Heartland Community College closed their doors Saturday due to the weather. The Town of Normal called for a snow parking ban on Friday that ran through Sunday afternoon. The snow ban was called to remove all cars off the streets to allow snow plows to clear the roads.
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Rapping for change Although the city of Chicago can seem like a long drive away from all of the day-to-day issues we experience in Normal, it is important to consider that the events occurring there right now do affect us, and more than we may think. Many students at Illinois State are from the area, have family or friends there or are considering the city as a place to live after graduation. Regardless of how one personally connects, it is important to turn our attention to the upcoming mayoral elections. On Aug. 6 at a press conference to address Chicago’s rising gun violence, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he would be stepping down from the office he has held since 2011. Emanuel had quite the tumultuous run as mayor of Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune, fatalities from gun violence exceeded 1,433 in 2018, a significant increase to the 1,334 accounts reported in 2012, and in addition to these losses related to violence, Illinois’ population has decreased for the fifth year in a row. A new mayor could be exactly
what Chicago needs to turn over a new leaf and head in the right direction. Among those who have long voiced disapproval of Chicago’s corrupt politicians is hometown hero Chance the Rapper, who has become more politically involved as his musical career reaches new heights. His most recent venture included buying the Chicagoist, a local independent news platform that was shuttered in November due
to unionization efforts and a change in ownership of the publication’s parent company. Chance announced that he had acquired the publication in his song “I might need security,” where he voices many of his problems with the way the city is being run, and told WNYC that his focus would be to bring Chicagoans “an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and con-
tent.” In addition to this business venture, he has been using his influence on social media to promote candidate Amara Enyia, as well as producing videos to educate the public on the way local government actually works, like the ins and outs of Chicago’s alderman system. Chance’s work is an example that all should strive to follow, as our generation comes of age and begins to shape these local governments. After the 2016 presidential election, many Americans who did not exercise their right to vote realized that it is important to practice this civic duty, and that includes helping set change in motion during these elections for smaller offices. Chicago, as well as the state of Illinois, has a long history of corrupt politicians that have opened the door for high taxes and even higher reports of violence. Becoming more aware of the issues is the first step in enacting change on a local, state and federal level.
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It’s a new year, here’s to always changing MY VIEW REBECCA FLETCHER | Editor-in-Chief
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ike me, you have probably set yourself up with a bunch of goals to achieve by the end of 2019. Also like me, you are probably aware of the goal’s potential failure. We all know these New Year’s resolutions and we all know how hard they are to keep. Commonly, these resolutions are used to change a trait or behavior we no longer find appealing. I find these resolutions to be nonsense. Never in all the years I have tried to maintain one have I succeeded. According to forbes.com, only eight percent of people are able to
achieve their goals. This small percentage of people are able to do so because their goals are tangible, simple and they make the goal a clear to-do. However, I find that the majority of us tend to fail at our resolutions because it is not in our nature to achieve them. Let me explain. I gave up on resolutions years ago. I believed that I was setting too high of a goal for myself, even ones that forbes.com would describe as tangible and simple. It was not enough for me to say, “I’m going to change this about myself in a year’s time,” and actually do it because to me, that is not how personal growth works. We all have our unique personalities and traits. We all do, see and say things in our own way and we are all able to achieve certain things with our own levels of tenacity, endurance and passion. In short, it takes a lot of time for someone to change something about themselves. I am sure we have all heard that
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it takes 21 days to change or form a habit. It is understandable, inspiring and just long enough of a time span to make it feel believable. Health psychology researcher Phillippa Lally published a study in the European Journal of Social Psychology which found that on average, it takes over two months to form a new behavior, but this is completely circumstantial. It is mostly based on the behavior and the person. In reality, it can take anywhere between 18 to 254 days for a person to change and maintain a habit. So, rather than trying to obtain change in a year’s time, I find it much easier to take the time to work on becoming a better version of myself, without relying on a set time constraint. If it takes me 10 years to become the person I would like to be, then so be it. Setting a time constraint can lead to discouragement, stress and irritation. I would guess the same could go for most of you as well. It takes time to change, to learn,
to grow. Everything you know now is due to years of practice and studying. It might be worth considering to use 2019 as a year of growth, of learning and of trying to make yourself the best you can be. Try not to drag yourself down by the made-up notion of time. Allow yourself to take all the time that is needed. Maybe, within the first week back at Illinois State, reflect on what it is you would like to change. Is it going to the gym more often? Eating healthier? Discovering new things or building upon an existing trait? Whatever it may be, work on it, want it and take as much time as you would like. Change does not happen overnight. According to Lally, it takes exponentially longer. The range is wide, the inspiration can be dim. If there is one thing I know, it is that I am excited to see what the new year brings me. I am ready to build myself up, discover new things and change myself for the better and I can only hope that you are too.
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...to beat a team like Loyola on the road, I think your best player’s got to play well, but we just weren’t solid enough to win.” Head coach for Illinois State basketball, Dan Muller, on Saturday’s 67-64 loss against the Loyola Ramblers
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Ali Rasper | Vidette Photo Editor
Junior transfer guard TeTe Maggett takes on a defender in Illinois State’s win against Northern Iowa Jan. 4. The Redbirds bested the Evansville Purple Aces Sunday afternoon as Maggett collected a team-high 26 points and six assists leading the ’Birds to a bounce-back performance.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Lexy Koudelka, Frannie Corrigan, Ally Gietzel and Megan Talbot cheer on ISU.
Women’s hoops split weekend set, edge Evansville 72-61 BLAINE LEWALLEN & JAKE SERMERSHEIM Sports Reporters | @Blainelew3 | @JakeSermersheim
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fter dropping back-to-back conference matchups by double digits, Illinois State women’s basketball needed a breakout game to get back on track. The Redbirds previously accumulated a seven-game winning streak before falling to Drake 82-62 last Sunday as ISU moves to 2-2 in Missouri Valley Conference contention.
Sunday | Illinois State 72, Evansville 61 Led by junior guard TeTe Maggett’s 26 points and six assists and senior forward Simone Goods’ 16 points and five rebounds, the ’Birds found their groove in a 72-61 road rout of Evansville Sunday afternoon. “I thought we showed up much better for the first half,” Illinois State head coach Kristen Gillespie said. “But then we have to show up second half. We are really lucky to get a win.” Illinois State got off to a fast 10-2 start as Evansville struggled to get much of anything going offensively. Goods was also able to get going quickly, as she scored seven of her team’s first 12 points. However, a technical foul by Goods sent her to the bench with two personal fouls late in the opening quarter. Goods still finished with nine first quarter points as the Redbirds held a 22-12 lead after one. Freshman guard Kayel Newland hit a deep three just before the buzzer to put ISU ahead by double digits. Newland added two more long balls early in the second period as the Redbirds used a 21-3 run to open up a 36-15 advantage with 4:42 left before halftime. A three pointer by Kerri Gasper finally ended a four minute scoring drought for the Purple Aces with 3:55 left in the second quarter. Evansville was able to shoot just 36.4 percent (8-23) from the field in the first half as the Redbirds held a 48-28
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lead going into halftime. Goods led the way for ISU with 14 first half points. The game turned into a defensive contest for both teams in the third quarter as each side struggled to get anything to fall. After a Maggett jumper made it 53-34 with 9:15 left in the third, neither team found the scoring column until two Marley Miller free throws for the Purple Aces with 5:15 left in the period. A layup and a free throw by Anna Newman made it 53-39 with 4:57 left in the third as the Purple Aces seemed to be creeping their way back into things. After a layup by Goods made it 57-41, the Aces used a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to single digits at 59-50 with 7:16 remaining. Maggett would respond with a three to make it 62-50, but the Purple Aces continued to stick around as a lay-in by Gasper cut the lead to just eight at 62-54 with 5:20 left in the game. “I am just really disappointed with our desire to guard in the second half,” Gillespie said. “We knew it was a tough matchup because they play with five guards.” A quick basket by ISU’s Lexy Koudelka was again followed by another Evansville bucket. Moments later, Goods received her fifth foul and ISU appeared to be in trouble. Viria Livingston ended another nearly four Kristen minute scoring drought with a basket, and Gillespie Maggett added two free throws to seal the deal for ISU as they held a 68-56 lead with 1:04 left. Newland added nine points and Koudelka contributed seven points for the Redbirds (9-6, 2-2). The Purple Aces (2-13, 0-4) were led by Gasper’s 17 points.
Friday | Indiana State 59, Illinois State 44 Offense was hard to come by for the Illinois State women’s basketball team Friday night in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The lack of offense led to a disappointing 59-44 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. It was the Redbirds’ second straight loss, as they fall to 8-6, 1-2 MVC, and 2-5 on the road this season. “Extremely disappointing loss. We knew it was going to be tough. I knew this was a challenging game with the way they defended,” Gillespie said. “It is tough to win when your players look like they have little interest in the game, it is disappointing.” To start the second quarter the ’Birds extended their run to a 10-0 run but were unable to keep the pace as the Sycamores quickly went on their second 7-0 run of the game to go up 19-16. After halftime, the Redbirds were unable to make a difference and the Sycamores extended their lead to 38-32. In the fourth quarter, the wheels fell off for the ’Birds. The Sycamores extended their lead to 48-35 thanks to a 10-3 run. The Sycamores never looked back as they won the game 59-44. Gillespie saw little motivation from her team. The usually good three-point shooting team went just 1 for 12 from threepoint range. “I have no idea where our mindset was. I don’t know if we thought we were better. It is a rude awakening for us,” Gillespie said. Goods was the only ’Bird in double digits. She finished with 14 points. She also added 10 rebounds to giver herself a double-double. Ashli O’Neal led the Sycamores with 19 points. Tamara Lee also finished in double digits for the Trees with 10 points. Illinois State returns to action at 7 p.m. Friday, where they will host Southern Illinois. BLAINE LEWALLEN and JAKE SERMERSHEIM are Sports Reporters for The Vidette. They can be contacted at bmlewal@ilstu.edu and jerme@ilstu.edu.
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REDBIRD RE PORT ISU gymnastics starts season 1-2 The Redbirds finished their third straight road meet with a 195.275190.050 loss at Central Michigan. ISU fell in all four team events and Meredith LaRoche won the lone individual event for ISU, leading the team with an overall score of 9.775.
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Coach says The team did not perform up to their capabilities tonight and we have some work to do in the gym this week to help improve their confidence.” ISU head coach Bob Conkling
Swimming & Diving dominates Davenport For the first time since Dec. 1, ISU returned to the pool and defeated Davenport at home, 20291 on Saturday. ISU took first place in 13 of the 16 events. Nick Schultz | Sports Editor, Loyola Phoenix
Loyola-Chicago senior guard Marques Townes drives to the basket over Illinois State freshman forward Rey Idowu Saturday afternoon at Gentile Arena. Townes led the game with 21 points, leading to a Ramblers 67-64 win over the Redbirds.
Loyola lapse
Illinois State loses heartbreaker at Loyola-Chicago, remains winless on road KADE HEATHER Sports Editor | @Kade_Heather
The Ramblers are phenomenal at making stops and getting buckets when it really matters. Just peek at the 2018 NCAA Tournament highlights. “[We] fought and fought back hard, but I thought we lost the game in the first half because of our defense,” ISU head coach Dan Muller said. Even when LUC struggled offensively, the Redbirds had a difficult time taking full advantage. “Everybody was just so locked in and had a laser-like focus today ... what we needed to do to beat Illinois State today,” LUC senior guard Marques Townes said. “We were just so locked in on the defensive sets. The offense is going to come, but we’re going to win in it down on defense, and down the stretch, we won it on defense.” Then when it really mattered, the Ramblers had no nerves and knew exactly what they needed to do. “We practice situations all the time in practice … last four minutes of the game, we know to be patient, we know how to execute, we know what we need to do, and what we need to do is get stops,” Townes said. The Redbirds led for only 37 seconds of the game and were held to 48 percent shooting (23-48 FG) and just 32 percent from three-point range (7-22). It did not seem to matter whether Townes had a defender in his face or not, he was feeling his shot Saturday afternoon. He led the game with 21 points (9-18 FG) and although he just shot 3-for-11 in the second half, his first-half performance did enough speaking. ISU’s largest deficit was when it trailed 50-38 with 15 minutes left after the Redbirds had five straight turnovers on five possessions. Senior Milik Yarbrough almost helped a Redbird win, but in the end, he helped the Ramblers more. Yarbrough led ISU with 19 points (7-11 FG) and
10 rebounds, but his errant throw with 30 seconds left for his fifth turnover led LUC to make two free throws and extend its lead to four points to win the game. However, the Redbirds still made a comeback that looked unrealistic, especially in the noisy, hostile environment of a packed gym like Gentile Arena. “Milik had a great, not a good game, but he played great, great. He had a couple tough passes there [two turnovers in last 2:20],” Muller said. Fayne had a hard time battling LUC sophomore, 6-foot-9, 260-pound Cameron Krutwig in the paint all game. Krutwig finished with 13 points and eight rebounds, and the Ramblers out-scored the Redbirds 32-20 in the paint. Fayne scored seven points on 3-for-8 shooting and managed five rebounds. “Phil didn’t have his best game, and to beat a team like Loyola on the road, I think your best player’s got to play well, but we just weren’t solid enough to win,” Muller said. While ISU played better defensively overall in the game, it did not play an entire 40 minutes the way Muller wanted to. Costly turnovers were exactly that: costly. The Redbirds faced too much adversity, yet they still had a chance to send the game into overtime on the final possession, and even then, the Ramblers locked down again on defense and got the stop it needed. ISU returns to the floor at 6 p.m. Tuesday against Southern Illinois at Redbird Arena. The Salukis hold an identical record as the Redbirds at 9-8, 2-2 MVC and are coming off a 65-61 home loss to first place Valparaiso.
Right now, the ’ Birds sit at 2-2 in MVC play, reluctantly receiving the short end of the stick in their most recent of contests. llinois State basketball head Suffering a buzzercoach Dan Muller has seen better beating loss against the MY VIEW strides on the defensive side of undefeated Valparaiso the ball these past few games as ISU JON BARLAS | Sports Editor and losing in thrilling now sits in mediocrity in the Missouri distaste against Loyola Valley Conference standings. Saturday, misfortune has Granted, the Redbirds have been playing better been seen to follow the ’Birds in the most dramatic basketball since the start of conference play, tighten- of fashions. ing their defensive playbook as well as showcasing Nevertheless, Muller spoke highly of his team after better attitudes both on and off the court. ISU’s win against Evansville Jan. 5 and asserted that However, results matter at the end of the day. same mindset following a 67-64 loss at Loyola.
“I absolutely love the defensive effort these past [few] games,” Muller said. “I’ve been hoping for two months to play well on game night, I now think we’re going to play well and it’s because we have guys fighting and competing at a higher level.” Muller also continues to tout the defense’s improvement, attributing its success to the leadership of role players in sophomore Matt Chastain and senior Keyshawn Evans. While a reviving Redbird squad looks to tie up loose ends, better results are in sight for Redbird basketball as the meat-grinding nature of the Valley continues to wage on.
CHICAGO – Former Loyola Rambler, current Illinois State Redbird, Matt Chastain came flying out of nowhere for a putback dunk to finally tie the game in the second half, but it was the closest ISU would get. The Redbirds brought it within one point at 15 seconds left with Zach Copeland’s second threepointer, but the Ramblers did what they do best: played defense. Loyola University Chicago did not make a field goal in the final 6:16 of the game, but it held ISU to four buckets. Just enough. The Ramblers mobbed Copeland in the final seconds, as his buzzer-beating three-pointer banged off the front of the rim for a 67-64 loss to the Ramblers Saturday afternoon at Gentile Arena. “We wanted to have Zach go to the opposite corner and try to get it across, but I think [Bruno] Skokna fell, so it kind of messed it up and it was just kind of scrambled. Obviously not the shot we wanted,” ISU senior Keyshawn Evans said of the final shot. The lone Redbird lead did not last long, but the final few minutes were close, as many of the games the Redbirds have been in this season. “What I was pleased with was, you know you’re going to keep taking punches from Illinois State,” LUC head coach Porter Moser said. “We were up 11 or 12 and Keyshawn hit one, [senior forward Phil] Fayne got one, a tipped dunk, Copeland hit that bomb with like 40 seconds left, so you know. I liked how we responded, stayed with it and found ways to win.”
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JONATHAN BARLAS is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be reached at jgbarla@ilstu.edu.
BY THE NUMBERS
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Kierston Farley-Sepe’s Horton Pool record-breaking time in the 50-yard butterfly, beating the previous record of 25.95.
MVC SCORES Loyola 67, Illinois State 64 Valparaiso 65, Southern Illinois 61 Indiana State 72, Evansville 66 Missouri State 69, Bradley 64 Northern Iowa 57, Drake 54
MVC STANDINGS
Conf Ovrl
Valparaiso Loyola Indiana State Illinois State Southern Illinois Evansville Missouri State Northern Iowa Drake Bradley
4-0 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-4
11-6 10-7 10-6 9-8 9-8 8-9 8-9 7-10 12-5 8-9
UPCOMING Men’s Basketball ISU takes on Southern Illinois at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Redbird Arena.
Women’s Basketball The Redbirds host Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. Friday.
Swimming & Diving ISU travels for a 5 p.m. meet Friday at Iowa State.
Gymnastics The Redbirds also travel to Iowa State for a 6:30 p.m. meet Friday. Complied by KADE HEATHER Vidette Sports Editor