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Illinois State University’s Pranshoo Solanki and his team of students have been awarded a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency for their efforts to make construction materials more sustainable. A collaborative team of students and staff from ISU’s Department of Health Sciences and Department of Construction Management are working on the project, with the latter leading it. The EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet grant program funds innovative technology projects, such as Solanki’s, to universities across the nation. The ISU team received $15,000 to conduct research on a project titled “Recycled Glass as a Substitute for Portland Cement and Fly Ash in Controlled Low-Strength Material.” “When you make concrete you use cement, right?” Solanki said. “Well Portland cement generates almost 8 percent of carbon dioxide on the Earth so that’s why we came up of this idea of saying, ‘Why not substitute some of the cement with recycled glass?’” He explained that making cement in a plant creates a large amount of CO2, which is why his team came up with replacing the cement with glass in order to reduce the amount of CO2, while fitting the EPA’s grant criteria. Solanki’s team is currently studying partial substitution of cement and fly ash with recycled glass in controlled low-strength material, also known as flowable fill. “We’re trying to use it in a material which is called controlled low-strength material, which is ... mainly used for backfilling trenches, excavations and soil stabilization,” he said.
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Fly ash is an industrial byproduct of burning coal in United States thermal power plants. Due to the material not being economical in many parts of the country, many concrete users are searching for an alternative that is both sustainable and economical. The possibility of using recycled glass powder to offset the use of cement is where the project is focusing its attention. “Our students are trying to make different cement mixes by replacing some of the cement fly ash with glass. Then we are trying to make some cement samples which will be tested after 13 times of curing and see how strong they are,” Solanki said. “We’re also testing how well this material f lows. It is supposed to f low literally something like water so if you poured that in an excavation you can fill that void and have it fit
there,” he said. He continued to say that in the community, there are blue bins where people can recycle materials such as cans and paper, but glass recycling is much more difficult. “We have a place here which recycles glass but one of the problems is that they cannot recycle it here, they must ship it to Chicago which costs extra, as well as paying extra for transportation and sorting it by color,” Solanki said. “Glass is different based on color so we can use that in local construction papers and that’s the good news of it and based on the data which I see, there is a lot of glass and only 27 percent is recycled. The rest is sent to landfills, meaning there’s a lot of room to recycle glass.” Solanki said that by thinking down the road, the project will make a difference.
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The project is a collaborative effort by students in the Department of Health Sciences and led by the Department of Construction Management. The project is titled “Recycled Glass as a Substitute for Portland Cement and Fly Ash in Controlled Low-Strength Material.”
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Illinois State University’s assistant professor of anthropology Liv Stone introduces her new book “Atenco Lives! Filmmaking and Popular Struggle in Mexico,” which highlights the connection between documentary films and social movements. Stone has been studying the connections between political activism, cultural change and visual media for decades. Through her observations, Stone found that some people might be more likely to attend a film screening than a protest march. It may be a place where one feels more comfortable and safe in sharing their thoughts or ideas. Throughout the book, Stone explores how part of the story for the People’s Front in Defense of
Land of Atenco was made valuable through the production and sharing of documentaries. Stone explained that the People’s Front in Defense of Land of Atenco, also known as the Frente, is an emblematic force in contemporary Mexican politics and in anti-capitalist, anti-neoliberal activist networks throughout the world. Her book gives a deeper background by describing the history of the situation, as it was known for resistance against the encroachLiv Stone ment of a government airport project on communal farmland. The Frente also became international news when its members were subject to state violence, rape and intimidation in a brutal government crackdown in 2006.
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“Through it all, documentary filmmaking has been one aspect of the Frente and its allies' efforts. The contradictions and difficulties of this moral and political project emerge in the day-to-day experiences of local, national and international filmmakers and film distributors seeking to participate in the social movement,” Stone said. Within her new book, Stone sheds light on the importance of videos promoting social movement. Films about Atenco opened viewers' eyes to the brutality that was going on in the area. “The success of Frente was unprecedented among social movements in Mexico,” Stone said. "Atenco Lives!" focuses on the making and spread of films as an ethical and political practice. The book brings attention to the importance of the films and how they can impact social movements.
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Phase one begins for Creativity Center Friends of Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts launch $5.2 million capital campaign ANDREA RICKER News Reporter | @ricker_andrea
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he Friends of the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts launched a $5.2 million capital campaign to finish the BCPA Creativity Center. The Creativity Center will be across from the BCPA, located on Locust Street. The building was purchased in 2003. In 2005, $1 million was raised for the center. However, due to funding issues, the production of the Creativity Center came to a halt until now. “The idea was to create a cultural center for downtown Bloomington,” BCPA Development Manager Cara Peterson said. “[Since] it is a city building there are a lot of things that we have to go through to move on with projects. Now we’re on a fast track because of Friends of the BCPA spearheading the campaign.” The center will showcase a blackbox theater, music rooms, dance studios, a recording studio, an office Andrea Ricker | News Reporter space for local artists and organiza- Currently, the Creativity Center is in phase one, which involves heating, ventilation, air conditioning and a new roof. tions and a gallery space. Phase two is aimed to begin within the next two years and will involve the installation of the theaters and studios. The Creativity Center will be open which will include the installation of furniture campaign. for the public and the goal is to be affordable. Once and equipment. “We made an effort to create a not-for-profit,” open, people can rent certain rooms they would The goal is to finish the Creativity Center in Friends of the BCPA President Vicki Tilton said. like to use. three years. “We now have a contract [with Bloomington] There will be workshops and programming The $1 million previously raised was raised allowing us to go ahead and raise money for that held in the center. during the campaign for the BCPA theater in building.” “The goal is to make it as accessible as possible,” 2005. On Oct. 5, Friends of the BCPA will hold their Peterson said. This money is being used for phase one. When kickoff fundraiser, the ArtGasm. The event is an “We want to provide these services at little to the next phases are completed depends on Alice in Wonderland-themed silent auction. no cost. That all depends on the funding we get funding. “The arts are so important to our development and the grants we receive.” “Having this extension to the BCPA gives that as a community,” Tilton said. The center is not just a space for youth; it will be much more vitality and life to downtown itself,” “We believe that when you teach people to be open to all ages. Friends of the BCPA also aims to BCPA Assistant Performing Arts Director Ann- creative or give them an opportunity to get their share the importance of the arts with senior citiMarie Dittmann said. creative juices out they will be less likely to be zens and veterans. “[It will] give a more economic boom to what’s destructive and less likely to live a negative lifeCurrently, the Creativity Center is in phase one, happening [in downtown]. It brings more people style when they see all the positivity that comes which involves heating, ventilation, air conditionin.” from [the arts].” ing and a new roof. Friends of the BCPA is a nonprofit organization Phase two aims to begin in the next two years set up in 2014. Last year, according to Peterson, ANDREA RICKER is a News Reporter for The and will involve installation of the theaters, stuis when the nonprofit really gained the momen- Vidette. She can be contacted at arricke@ilstu. dios and more. Phase three is the final phase, tum for the Creativity Center and the capital edu Follow her on Twitter at @ricker_andrea.
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EpiPen shortage severely impacts local community ELIZABETH SEILS News Reporter | @SeilsElizabeth
EpiPens continue to be in short supply, and for students with severe allergies, it can become a matter of life or death. Pharmacist-in-Charge at Student Health Services Marie Rupert said that when someone enters anaphylaxis, they only have moments to get help. Though the EpiPen does not stop the allergic reaction, it postpones it enough to allow the person to get to the hospital. Manufacturers have been unable to give the product to distributors, who then were unable to provide them to pharmacies. There were instances in October and February where Rupert was unable to access the EpiPens she needed. Part of the shortage was due to recalls on the product. The most recent recall came from a misplaced sticker making the product difficult to open, Rupert said. Without EpiPens, alternative treatments to allergic reactions have to be considered. Rupert said they often reach out to the community to see if anyone has any EpiPens available. “Typically, in this past year, that has been no, we don’t,” Rupert said in regards to EpiPen stocks. “I did not have to go so far as changing the medication out, to get them something else so that they have at least the drug,” she continued, “but we would cross that if we had to.” “It might take three to six months for it to actually land in a patient’s hand,” Rupert said. “As long as the liquid has not turned color, as long as it’s still clear, it’s fine. But the manufacturer does not recommend using it after the expiration date.”
Sister Cities International ties BloNo, Russia ELIZABETH SEILS News Reporter | @SeilsElizabeth
to be more scientifically based, while Russians have old practices that aren’t based in empirical research, Dennis said. tarting with a record of Russian “Even though there’s no hard research Christmas carols, Illinois State Unibehind a specific practice, they [Russians] versity professor Karen Dennis have been doing it for years and it works for formed her perceptions of Russian culture them,” Dennis said, “it’s just not scientifically and people during the Cold War when she proven or based.” was a young child. When she takes students on these cultural She had found herself intrigued by Rustrips, she hopes they learn more about the sians at a young age, wondering who they culture and gain a greater understanding of were and what they were like. health practices. Years later as a nurse, she was asked to Dennis said she also hopes they continue visit Russia in 1995, and her childhood perto want to learn, and leave with more quesceptions melted away. tions than when they started. “The Soviet Union healthcare was in crisis, “My goal for them is for them to come funding was barebones, they had nothing, home having a hundred more questions than they had no medicines, no supplies,” Dennis they have before they go, to me that’s sucsaid. Courtesy of Vladimir State University cess,” Dennis said. She remembers in particular when a young Vladimir State and Illinois State have similarities as ISU’s School of Kinesiology and Recreation “They’re going to go and they’re going to nurse caught her eye as she was handing out closely mirrors Vladimir State’s Institute of Physical Culture and Sport. Bloomington-Normal has see things they’ve never seen before.” been involved with Vladimir, Russia, since 1986 as part of the Sister Cities International foundation. free stethoscopes. “As the next generation of practitioners “I handed it to her and she started crying,” in the field,” she continued, “Their job is to which happened to be my research interest,” Dennis said. Dennis said. “Later that evening, how she come up with the next phase of best practice. found me I don’t know, she sought me out and she wanted to “Through that then I learned about Vladimir State University.” If it’s working in Russia and it’s working in the United States, Bloomington-Normal has been involved with Vladimir, how can you take the best of both practices to develop the next give me something, and that’s a very Russian tradition. Russia, since 1986 as a part of the Sister Cities International generation of best practice.” “She gave me this brown jewelry box, perfectly lacquered, (SCI) foundation. felt inside, it was clearly handmade.” With the Fulbright Award, Dennis will be able to teach a The SCI was established in 1956 by former President Dwight course in Vladimir, as opposed to taking the two-week trips to The act of kindness shown by that young nurse changed her preconceived notions and cemented her interest in Russian cul- D. Eisenhower. The relationship between Vladimir, Russia, and Vladimir with students. Bloomington-Normal is shared with Canterbury, England. ture. She considers that moment a life-changing event. She and her son will live in Russia next January. Her biggest Through the sister cities partnership, the relationship with challenge from now until then will be learning the language. Dennis is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. She will be teaching a course similar to her personal Vladimir State was able to form, Dennis said. “We realize that we will be studying intensely this summer Vladimir State and Illinois State have their similarities. to learn the language,” Dennis said. “Russian is very difficult.” fitness course in Vladimir next year. However, she has been taking and receiving delegations of Illinois State’s School of Kinesiology and Recreation closely mirrors Vladimir State’s Institute of Physical Culture and students since 2011. ELIZABETH SEILS is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She “One of the delegates, a young professional, had just com- Sport. can be contacted at elseils@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter Additionally, the number one cause of death, heart disease, at @SeilsElizabeth. pleted his doctoral work on the topic of heart-rate variability, is the same in Russia as in America. However, Americans tend
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Getting ahead of finals stress
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MICHAEL CRONIN Features Reporter | @mcronin94
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apers sprawled out upon a cluttered desk, students crammed into every corner at Milner Library and thermoses filled to the brim with steaming, hot coffee. Reality ceases to exist and all that matters is the constant flow of assignments coursing through every student’s mind as they try to recall everything they have learned this semester. These are the telltale signs that finals are upon the students here at Illinois State, and rather than fall behind this year, now is the perfect time to get ahead of the curve. Finals might just be the most stressful time of a student’s college career. Having to go over all the material taught in one class can be a daunting task, and even more intimidating with other classes and assignments in the mix. The entire semester has led up to these final moments and it can feel unforgiving. School is definitely important, but that should not involve the sacrifice of what matters most — one’s well-being. Taking care of stress is a must, and should be a top priority for students to achieve the best results for their finals and enjoy the rest of their semester. Here are a couple of tips to help stay on top of finals and minimize stress as much as possible. First is making sure to get enough rest. Everyone forgets the power of a good night’s sleep, but sometimes waking up after a solid eight hours is the perfect way to stay invigorated and energized for the rest of the day. Next is making sure to drink plenty of water. “Everyone gets hyped on caffeine, but too much and you’ll dehydrate yourself and become more stressed,” math graduate student Kristin Doering said. Another way to minimize stress is by remembering to stay active. It can be tough finding time to enjoy some exercise during finals week, but staying active can increase happiness and productivity. “I like to get outside and stay moving,” business major Bevin Tovar said. “It’s a good way to make time for yourself while also still being productive.” As for handling finals, some students may tackle the work load a bit differently from others. “Honestly, I don’t de-stress during finals,” biochemistry major Jeremy Bone said. “I operate at a high level of stress until finals are over, and then I destress by doing absolutely nothing”. Bone is certainly not alone in pursuing this method. “Stress makes me work harder so I embrace it, burn myself out and then take a week off to do nothing,” Doering said. Although this tactic can seem a bit formidable, sometimes biting the bullet and putting a nose to the grindstone can be somewhat stress relieving in itself. Once the work is finished, the relief can be so intense that it requires an entire week to enjoy. There is no wrong way to destress, but the best advice is to not avoid the inevitable. When work arises, it can seem overwhelming, but by staying on top of it, it can provide a sense of pride, self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Rather than dread final exams this year, look at them as a productive challenge to overcome and an achievement that leads to a summer of satisfaction.
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Disney’s former actresses and musicians Aly & AJ are set to perform for UPB’s Springfest 8 p.m. Wednesday on the Quad.
Aly & AJ to headline UPB’s Springfest KOURTNEY CUNNINGHAM Features Rporter | @kourtcunningham
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isney’s memorable sister actresses turned musicians are headlining this year’s Springfest at Illinois State University. Childhood favorites Aly & AJ will bring major throwbacks like “Potential Breakup Song” while also sharing what they have recently been up to with hits from their newest album “Ten Years.” The dynamic duo will perform 8 p.m. Wednesday on the Quad. Students are invited to kick back for this free concert before finals week is in full swing. ISU is the first stop on Aly & AJ’s Sanctuary tour and their other venues require preordered tickets but lucky for ISU, that’s not the case. University Program Board goes through a Program Proposal Retreat in which they vote for events and artists they would like to bring
to campus. Junior nursing major Gabriella Vazquez from UPB is the Center Stage chairperson for this year’s Springfest. “About a month before the retreat I start researching which artists are trending and what the cost to bring them to ISU are,” Vazquez said. “Then the general board votes on which artists we’d like to bring to campus.” University Program Board left clues about the unexpected headliners several times before making the official announcement on their Facebook page. “We said we’d [be] back on the road in 2019 and can’t wait to see every one of your faces. Excited to celebrate our sanctuary with our fans,” Aly & AJ announced on their Facebook March 5. A Springfest poster signed by the artists was offered to those who shared the video and tagged two friends, so if that didn’t give it away, what would?
Other potential headliners that UPB teased were The All-American Rejects, Plain White T’s, Owl City and Ashley Tisdale. Talk about a throwback. Previous Springfest performers have been JoJo, Vanic and Iggy Azalea. UPB celebrates the end of the semester with their annual Springfest and this year they included a variety of musical performances aside from the American pop-rock sisters. VOILÀ and Matt Hall will open the show with plenty of options for fans of all genres. KOURTNEY CUNNINGHAM is a Features Reporter for The Vidette. She can be reached at klcunn1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @kourtcunningham.
Common Ground continues Earth Day festivities JACK ATKINS Features Reporter | @jackatkins_
trade products and clothing for sale, and the Really Really Free Market will host a pop-up where anyone can As global warming becomes “bring anything they don’t use and an increasing threat to the take things they will use,” according planet, it is easy to feel as to their Facebook. though there is nothing to be Common Ground Grocery has been done on an individual level that a part of the Bloomington-Normal will make a difference. community for over four decades and Fortunately, Common prides itself on providing “quality Ground Grocery will give natural, organic and local products Bloomington-Normal residents that fit shoppers’ needs and budgets,” an opportunity to participate in according to their statement. The educational activities and gain store offers “meats, cheeses, produce, exposure to products that lessen honey, soaps and vitamins,” along one’s carbon footprint. with a huge selection of vegan and The grocery store will host its vegetarian options. first-annual Earth Day celebraThe store also promotes other small tion noon-3 p.m. Saturday from businesses through their social media in the Frontier parking lot at platform by hosting their Vegan Buythe corner of Market and Main Liv Richardson | Staff Photographer ers Club that sponsors lesser-known Common Ground Grocery will host its Earth Day celebration Saturday. street. vegan products. The free event is expected Common Ground’s Earth Day who will be selling homemade pickles, noodles to bring a crowd of over 300 celebration is hopefully the first of and powders just in time for spring. people and will showcase several Earth-friendly many in Bloomington. Anyone interested in Representatives from TerraCycle and businesses located in downtown Bloomington. supporting eco-friendly small businesses is inStraightUp Solar will also be in attendance to “For the 42 years we’ve been in business, vited to come out this Saturday for a day of free demonstrate and explain terracycling and solar we’ve been honoring Earth Day’s mantras of entertainment and education. energy for those interested in learning about sustainability and buying locally and organicalAttendees are encouraged to walk, bike or either service. ly, so we’re really excited to be putting on this take advantage of free parking in the Market The Ecology Action Center will have inforcelebration,” Common Ground representative Street garage. mation on recycling, and Bobzbay will put Colleen Connelly said. Among the collaborators are Cook Farm, who on a story hour with Earth-friendly books for JACK ATKINS is a Features Reporter for The younger attendees. will provide information on their communityVidette. He can be reached at jhatkin@ilstu. Crossroads Handcrafts will have organic, fair supported agriculture, and Grani’s Acres Farm, edu. Follow him on Twitter at @jackatkins_.
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ISU community celebrates Earth Day event Groups of students, staff take to Quad to pick up litter across campus
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Illinois State’s Alan Lacy bids farewell ELIZABETH SEILS News Reporter | @SeilsElizabeth
The Office of Sustainability held Illinois State University’s first-ever Campus Clean-Up from noon to 2:30 on Tuesday to celebrate Earth Day. The event was a part of the Sustainability Expo, which took place on the Quad and was hosted by the ISU Student Sustainability Committee. The Expo featured a variety of organizations and ways to help students learn about sustainability. “It’s really important to keep the campus clean and make sure the environment around here is clean,” office assistant Makenzie Koenig said. “It’s important to pick up [trash] around campus to make it a better place to spend our time.” The event involved groups of Andrea Ricker | News Reporter students and staff heading out to ISU’s Office of Sustainability held the first-annual Campus Clean-Up Tuesday as part of the Sustainability Expo. The the ISU Quad and surrounding event took place on the Quad and featured a variety of ISU student organizations, staff and faculty members. areas to pick up any litter. They had two collecting bags, one for Samantha Horkavy said. Yassin said. “A lot of people overlook [sustaintrash and one for recycling. “I think my biggest takeaway is to be more con- ability] when it’s really a big, important thing, “I hope [that after this event] the garbage and scious in my effort to not litter and try to make especially with global warming.” recycling is disposed of properly, rather than just more people conscious of the impact they’re Every year the Office of Sustainability puts on lying on the streets of Normal,” Office of Sustain- making on the planet.” an event to celebrate Earth Day. ability intern Camilla Banaszczyk said. Participants at the event were given a free This year, the office decided to put on a differ“[I hope] people feel like they did something T-shirt and gloves before they went on their way ent kind of event, as Campus Clean-Up is the first meaningful for Earth Day, if they didn’t get the to help clean up the campus. of its kind. chance to yesterday.” Once they returned what they had collected, Yassin adds how the event was fun, and how Banaszczyk adds that the turnout was far they received a reusable Starbucks coffee cup. doing something like picking up trash does not greater than the office had expected. She also adds The goal of the event is to promote sustainabil- have to be a boring activity. that numerous professors on campus helped pro- ity and showcase the impact sustainability can “We only have one planet and we’re destroymote the event to their classes. make. ing it pretty quickly,” Horkavy said. “Global “I didn’t realize how much trash was actually “This [has] definitely made me more aware warming at this rate is probably not going to be going to be laying around,” senior biology major and cautious,” senior biology major Aminah stopped, but it can be slowed down.”
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Illinois State University will bid farewell to Vice President for Academic Fiscal Management Alan Lacy on May 2. “At the school, college and university level, his professionalism, collegiality, calm demeanor and quiet humor have made him a trusted leader,” Director of Media Relations Eric Jome said. The reception will be held in the McCormick Hall instructional gym on the second floor and will begin at 2 p.m. with formal remarks made at 3 p.m. Speakers will be interim Dean of the College of Education Kevin Laudner and professor in the College of Education Deb Garrahy. Garrahy has known Lacy since he first came to Illinois State, and she has appreciated him as a role model and leader. “For those of us who have had the privilege to work directly with him, I believe his abilities as a leader were foundational in many of us choosing administrative paths at ISU,” Garrahy said. “I know they were for me.” Laudner was hired into his first position by Lacy 15 years ago. As director, Lacy was able to offer him advice. “I’ll miss a lot of things about Alan, but one of the big ones will just be his openness,” Laudner said. “He was always willing to meet with me about any topic and provide some advice, serve as a sounding board, and at times, tell me the things that I didn’t want to hear, but needed to.”
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Sri Lanka bombings continue to be felt worldwide
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n Sunday, families across the world celebrated Easter, a Christian holiday meant to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. What was meant to be a joyous occasion became a horrifically gruesome day for those on the island nation of Sri Lanka, where a series of bombings ripped through Christian worshipers celebrating Easter at churches and hotels popular with tourists. According to Sri Lankan officials, the attacks killed at least 359 people and wounded more than 500 others, making the terrorist attacks the worst violence the country has seen since its 26-year civil war ended a decade ago. While the rhetoric used by President Donald Trump and other populist leaders is that the threat of terrorist attacks comes from foreigners or “them,” the real threat stems from domestic individuals radicalized by extremist ideologies. The Sri Lankan attackers were not poor, desperate individuals who sought jihad, a term often used to represent the fight against those who reject the message of Islam, as is gener-
ally the case for most suicide bombers radicalized by the Islamic State. These were suicide bombers from mostly educated, middle-class backgrounds who carried out the attacks. Two of them came from a prominent family in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. In March, white nationalists carried out a shooting spree, targeting two Mosques in New Zealand and killing 50 people. Again, these were not foreign nationals, but rather cowardly individuals
radicalized within their own country. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the number of hate groups operating across the United States rose to a record high of 1,020 last year. The number of hate crimes reported to the FBI increased almost 30% over a three year period, ending in 2017. The terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and New Zealand, as well as elsewhere in the world, are a teaching moment the world should have learned from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks carried out by al-
Qaida; by not stopping the attacks early on, they will continue to get worse. Each of these groups, whether rightwing extremists, Muslim extremists or terrorist groups, are driven by their perverted ideology which motivates their actions and members. The Sri Lankan minister of defense, Ruwan Wijewardene, told the Sri Lankan parliament Tuesday that authorities have information showing the Easter attacks were carried out “in retaliation” for last month’s attacks in New Zealand. Reports indicate that the Sri Lankan government had warnings prior to these attacks but did not act on them due to lack of information. The most worrisome part of these attacks is that they could be precursors to more, larger attacks. The size, scope and coordination by the terrorists are a clear indication of greater logistical capability and structure. Someone is vying for the top terrorist spot. It is up to not only the intelligence communities to prevent further slaughter of innocent civilians, but the global community as a whole to stop the spread of extremism in any form.
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What Greek life did for me MY VIEW CINDY HERNANDEZ | News Editor
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think most people have a misconception about what Greek life is. Unless you are a part of it, most people think that Greek life is all parties, alcohol and big white mansions, but it’s not. When I came to college for the first time, that’s what I believed all Greek life was. I had no intention and no desire of ever being a part of one — until I was. When I joined a Greek organization, I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself into, but I knew that I wanted
to be part of something great. My organization, Omega Phi Beta, gave me the opportunity to be a part of a community. What I missed most about leaving home was being surrounded by women. As a freshman, I didn’t feel like I had the support that I had back home. The women of my organization welcomed me with open arms and became that support. I was never seeking a sisterhood, but I am thankful that I can be a part of one. These women not only support me in my decisions, but push me to be the best I can be. We remind ourselves every day that we joined our sisterhood to become better versions of ourselves. We work to empower one another and help build each other up in the best way we can. As a woman, it’s so important to have the support of people who can understand you and have similar
experiences. Though I am grateful for the sisterhood I gained, I decided to join Greek life because I fell in love with the organization, not the women. My organization is working every day to fight injustices for minorities in our communities. We are using our privilege and our knowledge to educate our peers on the issues affecting those communities. Something important that I have learned is to make sure that those who wish to be a part of a Greek organization should do it because they love the work they do. No one should ever have to go through the trouble of joining an organization only to have the work become a chore. Each organization is special in its own way. They all have values they uphold and goals they wish to accomplish.
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Greek life also gave me the opportunity to meet people of all different cultures and backgrounds. It is so rewarding to see other people that, although they aren’t a part of my organization, are just as passionate about theirs as I am of mine. I’m not denying that there are downsides to Greek life, but there are downsides to many things. I am thankful to have found my community on campus. I hope that future generations of Greeks are equally as passionate about their organizations and that they continue to make efforts to create the change their founders dreamt of. CINDY HERNANDEZ is News Editor for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_cherna9@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @Cindylu_7.
Correction In Tuesday’s editorial “Influential people shouldn’t always be idolized,” the Editorial Board quoted Senator Mitch McConnell on his praise during Brett Kavanaugh’s “trial.” Kavanaugh was not tried in criminal court, but was interrogated by the U.S. Senate during confirmation hearing addressing the allegations. The Vidette regrets the error.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019
Softball splits twin bill Tuesday at Bradley BLAINE LEWALLEN Senior Sports Reporter | @blainelew3
Game One | ISU 8, Bradley 1 The Redbirds opened the day with an impressive win behind eight runs on 11 hits. ISU started the scoring early and often, supplying four runs in the first inning and three more in the second. Senior Allison Spence drove in her second run of the game in the second with an RBI single before freshman center Ellie Weltha drove Spence in with a two-run bomb to make it 7-0. Day (7-15) took the win on the mound, yielding just one run on three hits in seven innings. She struck out six and walked one.
Game Two | Bradley 9, ISU 1 Game two was not as nice to the ISU offense, as this time the Redbirds had difficulty scoring, while struggling to slow down the Bradley bats. Bradley scored five runs in the third inning on five hits to open the game up at 7-1. Senior Ali Domkuski (4-6) took the loss for the ’Birds, surrendering six runs on six hits and lasting just 2 2/3 innings.
UP NEXT ISU returns to Normal this weekend for a three-game set against LoyolaChicago starting at noon Saturday.
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Redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Rhett Rapshus delivers a pitch in Illinois State’s 10-2 win over Northern Illinois Tuesday night at Duffy Bass Field.
’Birds best NIU 10-2, extend win-streak to five JAKE SERMERSHEIM Sports Reporter | @JakeSermersheim
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ecently polled at No. 29 in the nation and first in the Missouri Valley Conference (8-1), Illinois State continued to live up to its new ranking with a 10-2 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies. Two-out hitting was the catalyst for the ’Birds as ISU scored six of its runs with two batters retired during this non-conference bout. “It is the game of baseball, you never know what is going to happen. You have 27 outs to get whatever you can,” head coach Steve Holm said. “They have been swinging, hitting balls into the gap. The ones I am more proud of are the hustle doubles in front of the fielders.” Illinois State currently boasts a five-game winning streak, as well as extending its record at Duffy Bass Field this season to 10-2. NIU reliever Jack Phillips, after giving up a leadoff double, retired the next two batters efficiently. However, the trouble began when the Redbirds collected six-straight two-out base hits. Sophomore catcher Tyson Hays started the two-out hitting with a single to the left fielder. Hays later came around to score, thanks to an Aidan Huggins single to the Huskies left fielder Brendan Joyce. Junior outfielder John Rave stepped to the plate with two men on and one hit already under his belt. Rave ripped a line drive double to left center
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Wicklund opened the top of the third inning hitting Paddy McKermitt. The next batter, Tommy Szczasny collected an infield single. With two men on, Wicklund settled in and retired the next two batters. His control momentarily left him again as he hit his second batter of the inning, Jake Dunham. With the bases loaded, Wicklund worked back from a 3-0 count to force Kam Smith to fly out to end the inning. “I just said I am going to throw the ball over the plate and try to get him out. I told myself I have to throw a strike here,” Wicklund said. The Huskies were unable to get anything going against Wicklund after that as he retired nine of the next 10 batters he faced, including the final nine batters. Wicklund does not find this turnaround surprising. “I knew with my stuff I can get some quick 1-2-3 innings,” Wicklund said. “I knew I had a chance to go deep into to the game and I am glad I did.” Five Redbirds had multi-hit games — Rave, Parola, Hays, Butler and Huggins.
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The Illinois State softball team traveled to Peoria Tuesday evening for a weekday doubleheader against I-74 rival Bradley. The Redbirds would ultimately split the two games against their Missouri Valley Conference foe after winning the first game 8-1 before dropping the nightcap 9-1. ISU moves to 13-31 (7-9) on the season. “First game, great ballgame,” ISU head coach Melinda Fischer said. “We generated offense, we scored runs. We shut their offense down. [Sophomore pitcher] Morgan Day pitched an awesome game. We played really good defense behind her, and the second game was the complete opposite. We couldn’t generate Melinda much offense, it Fischer really was like two opposites.”
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019
‘I just want to win, bro’
Junior transfer Jeff Proctor brings winning mindset to Illinois State football
Men’s golf wins multiple MVC awards
BLAINE LEWALLEN Senior Sports Reporter | @blainelew3
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t the conclusion of the Illinois State football spring showcase on April 13, a sea of red filled the turf at Hancock Stadium. Family, friends and fans surrounded their favorite players on a beautiful spring afternoon. Among the crowd was a smiling Jeff Proctor, a transfer running back from San Bernardino Valley College in California. Despite impressing in his ISU debut with 100 rushing yards on 17 attempts along with two touchdowns, Proctor has one established mentality heading into the 2019 season. “I just want to win, bro,” Proctor said. With All-American running back James Robinson watching his new teammate on the sideline, Proctor showed last Saturday why ISU head coach Brock Spack was interested in such a speedy back to compliment Robinson. “He has very good speed,” Spack said when asked why they became interested in Proctor. “He’s very sudden, he’s a great change of pace back, he’s dynamic. He’s an older guy, and kind of fills the gap between James and the freshmen Ali Rasper | Photo Editor coming in.” Illinois State running back Jeff Proctor eludes a tackler in the spring showcase scrimmage April 13 at For that, Spack and running backs Hancock Stadium. Proctor finished the afternoon with 100 rushing yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns. coach Khenon Hall were all over the the recruiting process, echoed Proctor’s willing- Proctor and Robinson will coincide nicely. 5-foot-8 Proctor, who finished his “I definitely see him being a complement to two-year career at San Bernardino compiling over ness to become a better player in the ISU system. “Very humble kid,” Hall said. “He wants to James Robinson,” Hall said. “He’s an all-around 2,000 all-purpose yards as a running back and kick be the best teammate he can. He has definitely back like James Robinson. You know, James Robreturner after transferring from Iowa State. “I got to Iowa State and things didn’t go how grown up so much. I expect him to be a go-to guy. inson is James Robinson. I think he’s [Proctor] I thought they would,” Proctor said. “I went out I am very very impressed with how he has picked going to be a guy that we are going to lean on once James Robinson passes the torch.” to [California] and did my thing and then coach up the playbook. Very smart, intelligent guy.” Along with wanting to win as a main priority As far as the future goes beyond this season, Hall called me and gave me a chance to come play here [ISU]. I took my visit and I loved it. I love the this year, Proctor also hopes to do anything he can Proctor is keeping it simple. to contribute to the team’s success. “I just want to help the team win a national energy surrounding the program this year.” “I’m just trying to contribute to the team,” Proc- championship,” Proctor said. “We got the talent, The energy that Proctor is referring to comes from a powerhouse program looking to return to tor said. “Help any way I can, whether it’s special we got the coaches, we just gotta put it all together now. That’s all I’m really worried about the playoffs after a two-year drought. The Red- teams, offense. It doesn’t really matter.” Luckily for Proctor, Robinson has stepped in right now, man. Just helping any way possible, birds certainly have high expectations heading into the 2019 season after a disappointing late as a mentor despite not participating for most of just playing my role here.” the spring. The Munster, Indiana, native has not had an stretch to last season. “Actually, he has helped me out a lot through- easy journey to Normal, but he will certainly Admittedly for Proctor, the transition from junior college ball to ISU was not easy, despite out the spring, getting me right with all the plays,” be getting his fair share of opportunities in the Proctor said of Robinson. “Some things I’ll do backfield this season for the Redbirds, who hope the positive energy surrounding him. “When I got here obviously it was different than wrong and he’ll tell me, ‘Look for this, look for to return to being the national powerhouse they JUCO [junior college],” Proctor said. “There were that’. I’ve actually started seeing those things were just a few years ago. 5 a.m. workouts, it was more of a grind. Then talking to him. He’s experienced, so having him BLAINE LEWALLEN is the Senior Sports when spring ball started everything was a lot in my corner helps a lot.” With both of these players having a unique Reporter for The Vidette. He can be contacted faster than JUCO. Coach Hall kind of helped me style of running, both speedy and physical in their at bmlewal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at get my tempo going. He got me right.” Hall, who was Proctor’s main recruiter during own way, the Redbirds’ coaching staff hopes that @blainelew3.
“Very humble kid. He wants to be the best teammate he can. He has definitely grown up so much. I expect him to be a go-to guy. I am very, very impressed with how he has picked up the playbook. Very smart, intelligent guy.” Khenon Hall, Illinois State football running back coach on ISU junior transfer Jeff Proctor
Scott Cameron resigns as ISU swimming head coach
SPORTS IN BRIEF ISU women’s tennis wins MVC title, Doubles Team of the Week The duo of Illinois State senior Veronika Golanova and freshman Tara Damnjanovic helped secure the Redbirds’ first Missouri Valley Conference Championship title since 2005. ISU defeated Drake over the past weekend, 6-1. Golanova and Damnjanovic earned MVC Doubles Team of the Week after defeating Northern Iowa’s Reghan Lynch and Claudia Toledo and Drake’s Carmen Palumbo and Daria Walczak. The duo finished the season 4-1 together in conference play and this is the second time this season that
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ISU freshman Tara Damnjanovic.
they have won Doubles Team of the Week. This was also the secondstraight week that ISU was awarded MVC Doubles Team of the Week as the Redbirds concluded their regular season with a 17-6, 5-0 MVC record and on a six-game win streak. The MVC Team Championships begin this weekend with the Redbirds taking on Valparaiso at 1 p.m. Friday in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The search for a new Illinois State swimming head coach is underway for ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons. Scott Cameron, the now-former ISU head swimming coach, announced his resignation from the team after four seasons on April 9 in a statement from Lyons. “We appreciate Scott’s contributions to the swimming and diving program over the past four seasons,” Lyons said. “We wish him the best moving forward, and we will immediately begin looking for a coach to build on the successes of our current group of talented student-athletes.” Cameron coached six swimmers to ISU school records in his first season, including nine Redbirds
earning All-Missouri Valley Conference honors. He built on that success in his second season (2016-17), as 19 swimmers earned top-10 MVC reScott cords. Continuing Cameron from there, another 19 Redbird swimmers earned top-MVC times in his third season (2017-18). This past season, the Redbirds went 4-3 in head-to-head meets, while finishing fifth out of eight competitors at the MVC Championships. Cameron, a Belleville, Michigan, native, served as an assistant women’s swimming coach at the University of Idaho prior to taking the head coaching job at ISU. SPORTS IN BRIEF COMPILED BY KADE HEATHER | SPORTS EDITOR
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ISU senior golfer Trent Wallace.
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After the Illinois State men’s golf team concluded the Missouri Valley Conference championship Tuesday with a second-place finish, the conference released its yearly awards and ISU has much to be proud of after a rather successful season. Senior Trent Wallace was named MVC Golfer of the Year, while head coach Ray Kralis was named MVC Coach of the Year. In addition to sweeping the Golfer and Coach of the Year awards, the Redbirds also earned four other conference honors. Wallace, junior David Perkins, junior Joel Durnford and senior David Rauer were all named to the All-MVC team. The Redbirds had high hopes heading into the MVC tournament, having won the Purdue Boilermaker Invitational and topping No. 5-ranked Oklahoma and No. 49-ranked Northwestern. ISU did not disappoint, finishing second place out of nine, carding a team score of 869. The Redbirds ended the first day one stroke ahead Southern Illinois putting them in a great position to take the tournament. The second day they fell just short of topping SIU, who finished the rounds with a score of 859 (-5). While the Redbirds could not overcome SIU, individuals showed up and made history. Rauer ended his final tournament by leading the team with an MVCbest score of a 212 (-4) and tying for first place. He was not the only Redbird playing at the top of his game. “I’m so happy for David [Rauer] with the way he is finishing his career as a Redbird,” Kralis said. “Give Southern Illinois credit. They played a tremendous round today, keeping their cards clean while making some birdies. That’s what you need to do to win championships.” Wallace and sophomore Daniel Anfield were able to finish among the top-10 golfers with Wallace carding a 217 (+1), placing him in seventh and Anfield carding a 220 (+4). That, however, was not even the most impressive highlight of the tournament. All of ISU’s golfers in the tournament finished inside the top-17 overall. Kralis has been dominating the last four seasons by helping ISU golfers earn the MVC Medalist Honor, which Rauer was awarded with Tuesday, and Wallace earned in 2016 and 2017. Wallace’s golfer of the year award is ISU’s first of such since Matt Miller in 2007, when the Redbirds also swept the honors that season. Kralis’ honor is his second of his Redbird career with his first coming in 2007. His award also becomes the Redbirds’ sixth MVC Coach of the Year in program history.