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Students were lined up outside the newly renovated Brown Ballroom eagerly waiting until 9 p.m. to see a couple of familiar faces from Disney Channel. The unexpected duo headlining Springfest were childhood favorites Aly & AJ who came ready to rock the house with some popular throwbacks. “My inner child is going crazy right now. I feel like I’m about to live out my childhood dream,” freshman elementary education major Emily Stears said. Some students came for their original songs from nearly 12 years ago while others came to hear the new music from their most recent album. “Their old stuff is like bubblegum pop music from Disney and the songs they sing now is like what you’d hear at Coachella,” freshman agriculture transfer Hannah Binnion said. To make the anticipation grow even stronger, University Program Board had a wheel covered in various prizes that students could spin to win. The Springfest concert even came with its own Snapchat filter featuring the sister duo that students were able to access with the bracelets UPB handed out. The rain location change may have shifted some students’ plans as the crowd wasn’t as big as previous years when it was held on the Quad. “I would have come no matter where
it was. I’ve been so excited to see them since I heard they were going to be here,” sophomore elementary education major Aubrey Allan said. Flashing colorful lights were seen spilling out of the dim Brown Ballroom into the fully lit hallway as people made their way to the entrance, and a fullfledged party atmosphere welcomed whoever walked into the concert venue. Matt Hall and Voilà opened the show, Hall making his way around the stage with mic in hand and his man bun bopping around as the crowd waved their arms simultaneously. His guitarist jumped off stage in the middle of a song as the crowd was clearly feeling the energetic performance. Aly & AJ broke the long-awaited anticipation by busting out a fan favorite, “Church.” Their throwbacks kept the excitement rolling all night and although the crowd did not have as strong of a reaction to their newer music, they were definitely still vibing to the laidback songs. Aly & AJ’s newest album “Ten Years,” as well as the original music the sisters are known for, is making its way around the country during their Sanctuary Tour with ISU as their first stop. “I think it’s really smart they’re targeting college students because when we were growing up, they were the people to listen to and it’s kind of like our age group who know them the best,” communication graduate student Lisa DeWeert said.
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Passion for music, love for family: A student’s motivation ISU senior Gilliam uses past experiences to help drive toward college degree
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happened to me.” He knew that with his intelligence, wisdom and creativity that he would make it big. aivin Gilliam is a senior here at Since attending ISU, Gilliam has found Illinois State University majornew outlets of positivity. He produces ing in mass media. He transhis own podcast at VidetteOnline.com, ferred to ISU in the spring semester of “Wrong Generation,” in which he discusses 2018, coming from Kentucky State Unidifferent aspects of music. He is now also versity and Miles College the years prior. considering pursuing a master’s degree in Studying mass media, Gilliam’s dreams criminal justice to help children who are were to become a radio personality, posconsumed by street violence and have legal sibly having his own radio station and issues as he once did. creating his own talk show. With the obAt ISU, he has also found new friends stacles that he has overcome, his dreams who are motivating him to strive for greathave changed, and his aspirations have ness. His closest friend and former resident become greater. adviser, Kendall Jordan, has been in the “Everybody kept saying that my journey since the beginning. brother got shot, so I was rushing out “Daivin came to my floor of spring the shower and throwing on any clothes 2018,” Jordan said. “I introduced myself I could find,” he said. “I ran back to the to him and we connected off bat. He was block. It was police everywhere and from out west [Chicago] and so was I. We yellow tape, but they already took my started to hang out and hoop with each brother to the hospital. I got the bad other, and at that point our relationship news that he didn’t make it.” was deeper and not just a typical resident Gilliam says that night still haunts him. and RA one.” After his sophomore year of college, GilJordan introduced Gilliam to multiple liam experienced some legal troubles back people on campus and helped contribute to in Chicago. “These troubles kind of hindered Vidette Archive the social group he has now formed today. me a little bit,” he said. “I felt disappointed Gilliam now has a best friend, a girlfriend Senior mass media major Daivin Gilliam produces his podcast “Wrong Generation” for Videtteonline. in myself because I was trying to change and com. Gilliam discusses different aspects of music in his podcast. and a community here at ISU that supports become a better person. Also, my head was him. His motivation to graduate college is also really started when Kanye West first came pretty much everywhere but school at that He also explains the many obstacles he matched by a motivation to take care of his into the music industry. West’s third album point.” has witnessed Gilliam overcome. mother while he is two hours away from ‘Graduation’ was the first album Gilliam Gilliam ended up taking an entire semester “He has overcome poverty, broken her. ever bought with his own money. “He was a off of school due to these legal issues as well households, being a minority and coming “I work and have to stay with a job to take big motivation for me when it came to music to a [predominately white institution]. I as developing depression and other mental care of myself and my mother. My mother ... Buying that ‘Graduation’ album with illnesses. Eventually he came back to school. remember he had a close friend die from his has been disabled since I was 14, so I work as my own money, I knew it was something Gilliam has been in college since the sumneighborhood in K-Town and he was really much as I can because I have to make sure special.” mer of 2015. Since then, he said that he has emotional,” Jordan said. “His story is unique she’s OK. All the things I like and want are Gilliam’s dreams evolved into him wanting lost an average of two childhood friends each because he adapts and he’s making the best always put off to the side because she comes to be a part of the music industry. school year. The pain, however, resonated at out of life. His podcast is doing numbers and first before anything.” “I want to start my own record label. I have home as well. he has some buzz around campus. I’m proud His inspiration to study mass media also a lot of friends that rap and sing and produce “I was around 13 years old when my mama of the man he’s becoming. He’s had so much comes from his mother. Gilliam said that so I want to bring them together and make was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Gilliam happen to him that he can only succeed right he has always been a big sports fan and has something big out of it. You don’t see too recalls. now. That’s my brother for life.” always admired Kobe Bryant. With that love many big entertainers from Chicago come Gilliam was already involved in street and Jordan said the support that he and Gilfor sports, he began to admire sports analyst back and sign these artists. You got other gang violence, but his mother’s diagnosis liam reciprocate to each other makes them Stephen Smith. artist[s] from ’cross the country who come and brothers even more. pushed him in deeper. “My mom says that she can see me doing sign these up-and-coming artist[s]. I feel like “I started becoming fascinated with guns “I’m better than him in hooping of something like Stephen does, so that’s where it shouldn’t be that way. We are so overshadand gang banging and just the streets in course, because he’s from Franklin Park my influence comes from,” Gilliam said. owed by gang violence and crime in Chicago it general,” he said. “I used to collect different and I’m from Homan Square. He knows Aside from educational aspirations, Giltakes away from our talent.” types of guns and I got caught when I was what’s up.” liam also has a love for music, a passion that Chicago’s violence has taken a great toll 19 after like six, seven years of doing it from Gilliam’s story is far from finished and his started at a young age. “My granddad is a on the city, as well as young black men from making my bed up and my mom walking in potential is just starting to peek through. He famous actor and I met a lot of rappers and poor neighborhoods like Gilliam. He states on me.” is humbled by his past and is grateful for the entertainers growing up,” he explains. “I used that he believes the violence only leads to two Gilliam said that despite these negative opportunity to wake up every day and make a memories, his mother has been a major influ- to sit in the studio with them while they made outcomes: death or jail. change in his life. music. I actually sat in the studio with Snoop “I wasn’t looking forward to either of them, ence on him. “It was a tough road, but you know they say Dogg while he was working on music when I so it motivated me to do better,” he contin“Pretty much everything I do is for her. I’m you have to go through hell to get to paradise. I was about 5 years old. My goddad also was a ued. “I see the bigger picture with seeing in college because my mom promised my late know I haven’t gotten to paradise just yet, but it famous rapper growing up.” things outside of Chicago, so I knew it was great grandma that her kids would make it ain’t too far away.” Gilliam emphasizes that his love for music destined for me to leave before something through college.”
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flood warning is in effect for parts of Central Illinois as first responders have taken to social media to warn motorists about flooded rivers and streams that have covered roads and streets. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a flood warning for McLean, Logan, DeWitt and southeastern Tazewell counties. “Local law enforcement and the public reported flooding has closed several roads, due to 2 to 4 inches of rain since (Tuesday) afternoon,” NWS stated in a press release Wednesday morning. “The road itself may be compromised in some areas, especially in rural locations. Any rain the rest of the morning will be light, but the water will be slow to recede due to the saturated soil and full drainage ditches. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland and other low-lying spots.” Illinois State University’s Director of Emergency Management Eric Hodges said the flood
warning and continued rain does not pose a risk to the university campus. “Right at the core of campus, we’re not in a 100-year flood plain or a 500-year flood plain. The only real waterway we have running through campus is the creek over by Adelaide Street, which runs next to the Nelson Smith building and Tri-Towers,” Hodges said. “Even on the worst days it doesn’t tend to overshoot the banks, so we’re not really in a big flood threat. Our biggest threat by water is flash-flooding,” he said. “So, from a very strong or fast downpour from a storm we may get some flash flooding on the streets, but they tend to go away pretty quick. The rain that’s coming over the next couple of days isn’t really of that heavy variety, so we haven’t seen that in a year or two.” Hodges added the biggest advice he could offer the ISU community is even if one sees a few inches of standing water on the roads, don’t try to cross it. “Only a few inches of water on the roadways can usher away a vehicle. [One of the biggest threats] in all of severe weather is flood roads and people not realizing the dangers of that little of water being placed on the roads,” he
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Various locations on the Illinois State University campus have flooded due to the rain that began Sunday night. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday in McLean County. said. Weather forecasts predict a 20% chance of precipitation for Friday, 50% precipitation for
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Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico and has become more of an Americanized holiday with Mexican food, festive decorations and alcohol.
More than an excuse to party Cinco de Mayo’s historical celebration not equivalent to America’s Fourth of July JACK ATKINS Features Reporter | @jackatkins_
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inco de Mayo is known by most Americans as Mexico’s Independence Day and is treated as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, or at the very least an excuse to party. However, the holiday has a different connotation in Mexico. “A lot of people think Cinco de Mayo is just Mexico’s version of the Fourth of July, but there’s a lot more to it than that,” history major Alex Brockman said. In 1862, Mexico was a newly formed country of barely 50 years, struggling with internal political strife and crippling debt. When Benito Juárez, president of Mexico at the time, defaulted on debt payments to France, they saw an opportunity to colonize part of an already struggling nation and sent their Navy to Mexico’s shores. Vastly outnumbered and with few supplies, Mexico’s army led an assault on French troops
on May 5, 1862. When the battle ended, Mexico had lost less than 100 troops; France lost around 500. The victory, while not incredibly important in a tactical sense, was symbolically huge for Mexico’s resistance. In Mexico, the day is a rather minor holiday — most places of business, including banks and federal buildings, stay open. The day consists of parades, battle reenactments and other forms of celebration. Cinco de Mayo did not become well-known in America until the 1960s, and steadily grew to its status as the premier Mexican cultural celebration that we know today. Cinco de Mayo around Bloomington-Normal is looking to be pretty quiet this year, with many students choosing to spend the weekend preparing for finals. “My dad goes all out every year. We have his whole side of the family over and he makes a ton of food so I usually go home, but I’m just too busy this time,” junior Tony Gutierrez said.
There are still options for those looking to celebrate locally. With summer hanging just out of reach and finals right around the corner for ISU students, now is the perfect time to blow off some steam and take a much-needed siesta. Fortunately, Lil Beaver Brewery has the answer with their Cuatro de Mayo Parking Lot Celebration on May 4 noon to 9 p.m. The free event will feature live music, food trucks and guest beers to go along with Lil Beaver’s locally crafted ones. Those looking for a quieter way to celebrate can head to any of the several Mexican restaurants around ISU campus. Both Tony’s Tacos and Fiesta Ranchera will have specials on Sunday. Whether it is a night out on the town or a quiet dinner, there are countless ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. JACK ATKINS is a Features Reporter for The Vidette. Contact her at jhatkin@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @ jackatkins_.
Constitution Trail celebrates 30 years of serving community RACHEL SCHOLLMEIER Features Reporter | @r_schollmeier
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onstitution Trail is a staple of the BloomingtonNormal community. The trail spans nearly 42 miles and provides a place for the community to explore the great outdoors. Founded in May 1989, the trail will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m at the Connie Link Amphitheatre and will include refreshments, entertainment, a few speeches, door prizes and informational booths. “I’m proud of the growth that we’ve seen over 30 years. The first section back then was 1.4 miles. Now we are over 40 miles and still growing,” Patrick Dullard, president of Friends of the Constitution Trail said. As the trail continues to grow, so does its use among residents and visitors. As it is a well-utilized amenity in town, many residents of Bloomington-Normal have a strong connection to the trail. “It’s a great trail for really anyone who wants to get outdoors, whether it be through walking, running or biking. I see a lot of roller skaters and longboarders,” Bloomington-Normal resident and trail-goer Hannah Allen said. “The surface is hard and flat, so it isn’t difficult or intimidating for first-time hikers. It’s really a special trail to have around and I especially love how easily accessible it is.” There are many different ways in which the trail is utilized, from bike riding, walking and running to skateboarding and
scooters. It’s a place of gathering and community, often used by families and friends as they take in the sights of nature and engage in conversation or comfortably share silence. The trail is covered with trees in most areas which creates nice shade on warm days. One of the gems along the trail is the Connie Link Amphitheatre, where many local musicians perform. Additionally, the Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary is a popular sight. The Sanctuary is currently undergoing a facelift to rid the area of nonnative plants and dead trees for a higher quality wildlife habitat. Wildflowers and shrubbery will be planted this spring. Use of the trail is popular among ISU students and staff. As such, Dullard encourages efforts on behalf of the university to embrace the trail. “I’d like to see the ISU community do more to embrace the trail. While students and staff use the trail daily, I’ve talked to many students that don’t even realize the trail exists, even when a branch of the trail runs through campus,” Dullard said. “I’d like the ISU administration to do more to be a community partner in developing the trail. For instance, there is an excellent opportunity to develop trail along Gregory Street to the rec fields. Students could celebrate 30 years by rallying behind that effort.” Approaching 30 years, the trail is in beautiful shape due to the efforts of community members dedicated to preserving its wonders. The trail winds through sights of natural beauty.
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Constitution Trail will celebrate 30 years of service to Bloomington-Normal with a community event on Saturday at Connie Link Ampitheatre.
Juxtaposed with the urban sights of town, the trail allows for one to take in a variety of sights and sounds, whether it be the rhythmic rustling of a stream or the soft thud as one’s own feet hit the earth – reminders of the magic that exists within the present moment. With the dedication of community volunteers, there is hope that many years are still to come for Constitution Trail. These 30 years mark a celebration of the longevity of the trail’s existence, as well as a celebration of the abundance of life that exists within its path.
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WGLT receives 2019 American Democracy Project award CINDY HERNANDEZ News Editor | @cindylu_7
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Melissa Libert, development director at WGLT, nominated the 2018-2019 Community Conversations and the local election forums for consideration of the Civic Engagement: Unit award. WGLT has engaged more than 1,700 event attendees and reached more than 25,000 people digitally through a series of 11 events. In spring 2018, WGLT was awarded the Fell Trust grant for their Community Conversations series. The series has addressed gun violence, youth mental health and journalism in a fake news era. CINDY HERNANDEZ is News Editor for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_cherna9@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @cindylu_7.
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The Ewing Manor Cultural Center’s free tours will begin Monday and run through October. The tours are available from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays.
Ewing Manor to offer free tours beginning early May KACEY NICHOLS News Reporter | @KaceyLee1997
Looking for a summer filled with culture, history and architecture? Then look no further. The Ewing Manor Cultural Center in Bloomington has free tours starting early May. Construction on Ewing Manor started in 1928 and finished in 1929. The time capsule that was buried by Davis and Hazle Buck Ewing will be on display for tourists to view. Mrs. Ewing passed away in 1969 and gave her historic property to the Illinois State University Foundation. Tours are available from 4-6 p.m. Mondays, starting this week and run through October. The tour takes around an hour and includes a lot of walking, as well as stairs. The brick path leading up to the
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VIDETTE EDITORIAL
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
A Venezuelan coup attempt and its global implications
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s the world woke up Tuesday morning, an attempt in Venezuela at ousting the authoritarian regime of President Nicolás Maduro was underway. The president of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, whom more than 50 countries, including the United States, recognized in January as the legitimate interim president, tweeted a video of himself on a military base. He was flanked by uniformed soldiers and his mentor, opposition leader Leopoldo López, who has been under house arrest since 2017, until yesterday. Guaidó declared that Venezuela had entered the “final phase” of the overthrow of the Maduro regime. He said the opposition was in a “process that was unstoppable,” while renewing calls for citizens to take to the streets and for the military to switch its loyalty from Maduro to him. That didn’t happen. Venezuela’s military deployed tanks and tear gas against civilians who gathered at plazas and public spaces. Military weapons were rumored to have “disappeared” in order to arm pro-Maduro paramilitaries. Supporters of the regime surrounded the presidential palace; many of them armed. The crisis in the once prosperous Latin American coun-
try is one that has already impacted the Western Hemisphere and other places around the world. After all, the Monroe Doctrine argues this is in America’s backyard — no meddling by Russia or any foreign adversary. For those unaware, the populist economic policies of the late Hugo Chávez have led Venezuela into a severe humanitarian crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the Maduro regime. Violence and hunger are widespread; food shortages have reached new highs
in recent months and basic necessities, including medicine, are hard to find. According to the International Monetary Fund, inflation is expected to reach 10 million percent in 2019, which would be one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in modern history. Eighty percent of Venezuelan households do not have sufficient access to food, according to humanitarian monitoring groups. Grocery stores are empty and hospitals are struggling to treat starving civilians. More than three million people have
fled the country since 2014, which has set off a regional crisis as neighboring countries struggle with how to respond. Guaidó’s attempt at seizing power away from the country’s autocratic regime had been encouraged and emboldened by the U.S. government. It would be of little surprise if one found out the Trump administration was pulling the strings of the coup attempt. Unfortunately, the coup attempt was poorly executed and poorly planned. Maduro’s centralization of power in the executive branch, suppressing any dissent with violence and intimidation and securing the support of the military by giving top brass control of highprofiting industries have given him almost a stranglehold on power. Dimitris Pantoulas, a political analyst in Venezuela stated, “The opposition called for a civic-military uprising but failed on both ends. Parties didn’t manage to rally and coordinate enough protesters, nor did they convince a significant enough faction of the military to break ranks.” Hopefully, the opposition learns its lesson and continues to fight for democracy in a time where populist and authoritarian regimes continue to spread across the globe and in America’s backyard.
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An end to a chapter MY VIEW CINDY HERNANDEZ | News Editor
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fter each school year, I tend to sit down and look back at everything that has occurred in the past year. Though every year I acknowledge how much I have grown, looking back on this past school year, I realize what a rollercoaster it was. This has to be hands down the best and worst school year I have ever had. You may be thinking, “How is that even possible?” It is. This was the worst school year of my life because almost every day felt like a test.
I was tested in my academics, my professional life and in my personal life. I think that many people don’t realize the insane amount of work and stress that college students undergo. In my case, though I tried to plan ahead, things that I wasn’t expecting seemed to be thrown at me all the time. Something I realized about myself is that even though I am many things, a quitter is definitely not one of them. This is a tough quality to have when you’re burnt out. Being overwhelmed with responsibilities not only takes a toll on you physically, but it does mentally and emotionally as well. Now thinking back on it, I realize how important it really is for students to take care of themselves. It’s so important to listen to your body
and stop when your body and mind are shouting “enough.” Yes, college is important and rewarding, but these four years can mean so much more if we look back on them in a positive light instead of thinking back on how exhausted we all are. The problem is that because I was feeling so defeated I didn’t realize all of the amazing things I was accomplishing along the way. Thinking back I realize how awesome this past year has been. I learned so many things about myself that I never would have learned if I wasn’t challenged the way I was. I learned more about who I am as a student, career woman and friend. In terms of my career and academics, I was truly challenged but I have also been blessed with many opportunities. I now realize how important it is to appreciate and take hold of all
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the opportunities that come our way. Something that I am extremely proud of is that I learned how to let toxic people out of my life. At times we think that we have to keep everyone that we know in our lives because of experiences we have shared together, but that is not true. Learning to let those people go is growth. It means we put ourselves first. As I say goodbye to another school year, I can’t help but be excited for what’s to come. I’m excited for the opportunities ahead, I’m excited to apply what I have learned and I’m excited to continue learning more about myself. CINDY HERNANDEZ is News Editor for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_cherna9@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @cindylu_7.
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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Illinois State soccer, volleyball announce 2019 schedules KADE HEATHER Sports Editor | @kade_heather
schedule Wednesday morning. See full schedule below. The schedule opens with an exhibition Last season, the Illinois State volleyball game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsteam made its first NCAA Tournament ville Aug. 10 at Adelaide Street Field. appearance since 2014, while the ISU soccer ISU then opens the regular season with team’s season fell short in the semifinal five straight road games, beginning Aug. 14 round of the Missouri Valley Conference at Butler. tournament. The home-opener is set for 7 p.m., Sept. 6 The volleyball team released only its home against Northern Illinois at Adelaide Street schedule for 2019 Monday, while the soccer Field. The Redbirds will play a diverse group team released its full regular-season schedof teams and conferences, while re-matchule Wednesday. ing with four non-conference teams. “This is an exciting schedule that boasts Volleyball eight different conferences, eight different The first step toward defending its MVC states and many first-time title and returning to the NCAA Tournamatchups,” Silvey said. ment for Redbird volleyball is knowing who “Seeing a diverse mixture it will be playing this season. of style and competition ISU head coach Leah Johnson announced scattered across various the Redbirds’ 2019 home schedule Monday, regions will be paramount which begins with the Redbird Classic Sept. in preparation for a solid 13-15. MVC schedule. Our team’s Brad The Redbirds will have a strong resume of work rate, investment and Silvey opponents for their quest to the NCAA Tourgrowth was tremendous nament as they welcome three 2018 NCAA Vidette Archive throughout the spring semester and everyTournament teams for the Redbird Classic. FROM LEFT: departing senior Jordan Weatherless, freshman Taylor Lynch, departing senior Lexi Walone is eager to hit the ground running in Illinois, Marquette and Central Florida len, junior Ella Francis, sophomore Kendal Meier and junior Alyssa Kronberg celebrate a point in ISU’s August.” will all visit Redbird Arena Sept. 13-15. The 3-2 win over Northern Iowa Nov. 3 at Redbird Arena. ISU announced its 2019 home slate Monday. The Redbirds’ MVC schedule runs from opening match between ISU and Illinois Sept. 28-Oct. 31 with a non-conference Soccer at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 will be the first meeting game at Indiana University-Purdue Oct. 8. An up-and-down 2018 season for the Redbird soccer team between the two in 10 years. Ten of the 22 returning players were starters last season, Following the Redbird Classic, ISU is most likely to hit the left the Redbirds with a semifinals-round exit in the MVC tour- including All-MVC midfielders senior Kate Del Fava and junior road and then return to Redbird Arena to commence MVC play nament against Loyola-Chicago. Still, ISU returns 22 of its 24 Abby Bassler, as well as All-MVC honorable mentions in senior Sept. 27 taking on Missouri State and Sept. 28 against South- players from last season. forward Mikayla Unger and junior midfielder Ashley Santos. The Redbirds will look to rebound in head coach Brad Sil- ISU also returns two-time MVC Defensive Player of the Week, ern Illinois. vey’s third year at the helm as the team announced its 2019 senior goalkeeper Haley Smith.
Illinois State soccer 2019 schedule
Illinois State volleyball 2019 home schedule
Sept. 13 - U of I
Sept. 14 - Central Florida
Sept. 15 - Marquette
Sept. 27 - Missouri State
Home games in bold
Aug. 10 - SIU-E (Exhibition)
Sept. 20 - North Florida
Aug. 14 - Butler (Exhibition)
Sept. 22 - Stetson
Aug. 23 - Omaha
Sept. 28 - Northern Iowa
Sept. 28 - Southern Illinois
Aug. 25 - UMKC
Oct. 6 - Evansville
Oct. 18 - Loyola Chicago
Aug. 29 - Ball State
Oct. 8 - IUPUI
Oct. 19 - Valparaiso
Sept. 1 - Iowa
Oct. 12 - Valparaiso
Nov. 1 - Bradley
Nov. 8 - Northern Iowa
Sept. 6 - Northern Illinois
Oct. 16 - Indiana State
Nov. 9 - Drake
Sept. 8 - Illinois
Oct. 20 - Loyola Chicago
Nov. 22 - Indiana State
Sept. 13 - Utah State
Oct. 25 - Missouri State
Nov. 23 - Evansville
Sept. 15 - Western Illinois
Oct. 31 - Drake
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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
REDBIRD REPORT Trio of Redbirds win Although the Illinois State softball team has struggled this season with a 14-32 record, a bright spot has been freshman utility player Emme Olson. After a strong week, Olson picked up her second
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MVC Newcomer of the Week.
Coach says
Emme has really stepped up the last few games for us. She’s consistently had good at-bats, which has led to some great production for us offensively, and she has been solid defensively.” ISU softball head coach Melinda Fischer
ISU Track earns dual MVC weekly awards
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ISU tennis players sophomore Laura Fitzgerald (center), senior Veronika Golonova, freshman Tara Damnjanovic and junior Jelena Karla Vujicic all celebrate Illinois State women’s tennis’ NCAA Tournament berth at its watch party Monday afternoon in the Hancock Stadium Club Suite.
Bringing ‘love’ into war
ISU track swept the MVC Field Athlete of the Week awards. Charde Golliday took home the women’s award, while Francis Ehigbai grabbed the men’s award.
BY THE NUMBERS
Illinois State women’s tennis earns NCAA Tournament berth, faces USC Saturday JONATHAN BARLAS Sports Editor | @janveselybarlas
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ervously waiting for its name to be called in the NCAA Women's Tennis Tournament selection show Monday night, Illinois State ultimately had nothing to be worried about. With every passing team earning a selection, the Redbirds restlessly sat in Hancock Stadium's third-floor suite, wondering when their name would be called as the men's tennis team surrounded and similarly sighed with impatience. Fortunately, the wait lasted only 15 minutes. For the first time since 2005, the Redbirds' successful 20-6 season culminated with the team dancing its way into the NCAA Tournament, earning a bid to play host No. 13-seeded Southern California in Los Angeles Saturday. Touting a perfect Missouri Valley Conference record at 9-0, back-to-back MVC Player of the Year Veronika Golanova, MVC Coach of the Year Maja Kovacek and most importantly winning the MVC Tournament Sunday, the Redbirds’ road is happily far from over. Ending its 2018-19 season strong on a nine-game win streak, ISU head coach Maja Kovacek has seen this success in the cards for quite some time. "Spring break trip we had a match against Riverside ... We lost by three and we all had a really tough conversation after that," Kovacek said. "I wasn’t sure how they were going to react the next day, but they came back with such amazing energy, came back together even stronger to win that next match. That’s when I really thought they had something special.” Feeling it all from the Redbirds' MVC Championship win, junior Natalia Bravo fought through
Courtesy of ISU Athletics
ISU tennis’ Ivon Mihaleva and Natalia Bravo.
“This makes the program a lot more recognizable because tennis is such an undermined sport. We’re not as big as football. This is really big for us.” Natalia Bravo, ISU junior tennis player pain and adversity in her match to clinch Sunday night's contest over No. 1-ranked Stony Brook. Still registering her emotions along with the rest of the team, Bravo was "pumped" to say the least. “When I saw everyone there looking at me, I just knew I had to finish the match," Bravo said of her conference-winning set. "I was nervous but that pumped me. I was cramping in the third set and I was so beaten up, but I felt like I owed that win to the team. I’ve given it my all.”
“It was super overwhelming,” she continued. “We didn’t think we were that good to win the conference championship and it’s been 12 years since it’s happened so we were all super excited.” Now on to face USC, both Bravo and Kovacek echoed the team's mantra of staying within themselves, focusing on playing their game, their way. “We can keep getting better, playing against a big team like USC; I think they’ll definitely be more aggressive and I think they’ll have better tactics that we’ve seen," Bravo said. "We just need to play our game and not let our nerves get the best of us.” “Our goal is going to be to play our tennis like we do every day,” Kovacek added. “It’s been a long time [coming], but that process has meant a lot. When I came here, there was this big tradition of success and that was my goal to build that back up. The kids felt the pressure sometimes and they felt [the] magnitude of that, but I think that just gave them more motivation. I’m really proud of them.” As Redbird tennis strives to bring home tournament triumph, Kovacek shows nothing but gratitude toward the team days before heading to the west coast. "There's a lot of pride on my end," she said. "I know what these kids have been through, I know what our seniors have been through the past four years and kind of slowly building things one step at a time. We had these high goals set at the beginning of the year and we knew we could do it. We just had to put our heads down and work and I’m just so happy for them. They did an incredible job.”
Illinois State v. USC Illinois State (20-6, 9-0 MVC) is set to play the No. 13 USC Trojans (18-7, 7-3 PAC) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at 2 p.m. CT. Saturday in Los Angeles.
ISU men’s hoops fills Mullins’ chair, hires Brian Jones JONATHAN BARLAS Sports Editor | @janveselybarlas
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n an effort to replace now-departed assistant coach Brendan Mullins’ spot on the bench, Illinois State men’s basketball brings in a new face to fill the void. ISU head coach Dan Muller announced that University of North Dakota head coach Brian Jones has been named the associate head coach for the Redbirds starting this upcoming 2019-2020 season. Muller was not only excited to bring in Jones for the Redbirds’ turnaround, Jones also emitted the same sort of emotions. Courtesy of ISU Athletics “I’m excited about this opportunity,” Jones ISU men’s basketball associate head coach Brian Jones.
said. “This is a chance to work with a good friend of mine in Dan Muller, who is someone I have tremendous respect for. I think it is a privilege that I can come down and to not only serve a group of young men, but also work with Dan as he continues his program at a strong MVC level.” Jones comes to ISU after 13 seasons as North Dakota’s head coach, leading the Hawks to the 2016-17 NCAA Tournament and was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year in that time. “I couldn’t be more excited to add Brian to our staff,” Muller said. “I’ve known Brian for a long time and I’ve always respected the level of coach and person that he is. With his experience and success, he will add tremendous value to our staff and program.”
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MVC POY Veronika Golonova.
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years have passed since Redbird women’s tennis last made the NCAA tournament. After winning the MVC title, the Redbirds secured a bid and will play No. 13 USC.
MVC BB STANDINGS
Conf Ovrl
Indiana St. Illinois State Dallas Baptist Evansville Bradley Missouri St. Valparaiso Southern Illinois
9-3 9-3 8-4 8-4 7-5 4-8 2-10 1-11
32-9 27-18 31-13 21-19 27-13 13-30 9-29 18-22
MVC SFB STANDINGS Drake Southern Ill. Bradley Northern Iowa Missouri St. Illinois St. Loyola Evansville Valparaiso Indiana St.
21-2 15-5 14-8 13-10 12-10 8-10 9-13 9-13 4-19 4-19
36-14 31-11 27-18 22-22 28-19 14-32 25-21 19-26 15-27 16-32
UPCOMING Baseball ISU is at home for a threegame weekend set with Indiana State.
Softball ISU travels to Valparaiso for a three-game weekend set to finish the regular season.
Women’s Tennis ISU travels to Los Angeles Saturday for round one of the NCAA tournament againt Southern California at 2 p.m CT. Compiled by Jake Sermersheim Vidette Sports