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$36M breaks fundraising record NIKKI NIGGEMEYER News Reporter

For the past two years, Illinois State University has broken its own fundraising record by raising a total of $36.8 million dollars for the fiscal year, and nearly doubling the amount raised the previous year. Donations are received throughout the financial year and are distributed in a number of ways within the University. “Scholarship support is a big area where the funds raised come and support the student’s needs. […] Donations can also be made through physical gifts as well as can be restricted to a certain department within the university, ” Pat Vickerman, vice president of University Advancement said. Donors can choose exactly what department they would like for their money to be used. This allows donors to support specific departments they feel may need funding. “The money raised reaches all corners of the campus,” Vickerman said. “But the vast majority of the donations are restricted to various specific colleges.” Donations are typically made through corporations, foundations and friends from the local community. However, the majority of the donations are made from ISU alumni. In the past year 11,899 alumni gave back to the university and each year that number has continued to grow. “The alumni are seeing the momentum Illinois State has been building the past couple of years and are seeing the benefits of their degree they received here,” Director of Alumni Relations Jamie Sennett said. Alumni Relations ensures that alumni remain active by reaching out in a number of ways. This is done by sending out online newsletters, creating local ISU networks in different communities around the nation and by using social media such

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ISU raised $36.8 million dollars in fundraising for the University during the fiscal year. as Facebook and Twitter. “We encourage students from the moment they walk across the stage for graduation to stay involved,” Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Doris Groves said. Upon walking on the ISU stage for graduation, students are given information on how to stay involved and active in the ISU community. Keeping alumni involved and updated on ISU and their achievements encourages them to give back to a community that has given so much to them. “The alumni from years ago are seeing firsthand the impact their degree has had and now want to help the next generation,” Vickerman said.

Donations are raised throughout the year and can be made in a number of ways. Many of the alumni and first time donors contributed to ISU during ‘Giving Tuesday.’ This is a national day set aside for people to give back to an organization of their choice and takes place the Tuesday after Black Friday. Last year during the one-day online campaign over $340,000 was raised for ISU, making it one of the largest days for donations. Throughout the year, donations are mostly made through cash, check and land donations to the university. Those wanting to donate are encouraged to visit the ISU website. Any given amount is welcomed and can make a difference.

ISU ranks fourth ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ BRENT BADER News Reporter

Illinois State University ranks fourth on Washington Monthly’s “Best Bang for the Buck” Midwestern colleges list for their September/ October issue. ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves was encouraged to hear the news but said he was not completely surprised as he has always been proud of ISU’s accomplishments. “Ratings don’t mean everything,” Groves said. “But our teaching and resources is something that we’ve been known to have for years. It’s also encouraging to see us placed on a list ranked by objective data.” Washington Monthly’s ranking system looks at colleges who have shown to help students obtain degrees at a relatively reasonable cost. All of the colleges are judged in three categories: service, research and social mobility. A college’s success in those categories is determined based on criteria such as student loan default rate, the net price of attendance, the number of science and engineering PhDs

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ISU was ranked the fourth ‘best bang for your buck’ midwestern college. awarded by the University and the number of staff and students supporting community service. “Civic engagement is one of our core values,” Groves said. “It’s important to keep the student body engaged both in and out of the classroom.” Another core component of determining the list is a college’s

graduation rate, which Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Troy Johnson thinks is strong. “ISU’s graduation rates are among the very highest in the nation, among all universities, public and private,” Johnson said. ISU’s graduation rate sits at 71.6

percent according to the U.S. Department of Education. Johnson believes there are many reasons for ISU’s success in this area. “ISU has a comprehensive set of factors leading to high graduation rates,” Johnson said. “Some factors include faculty who are committed to student success and learning, talented and committed students, affordability assurances where tuition plans that guarantee costs remain flat for four years a comprehensive, outstanding student services and programs and a great university town that students enjoy.” As students begin looking to continue the academic career at a four-year college, Groves thinks these are some of the reasons why many choose to come to ISU. “The investment in higher education has risen,” Groves said. “So students are looking for value and they’re voting with their feet, they’re voting by coming to ISU and it’s really gratifying.” ISU is the only college located in Illinois listed in the top five on the list, with the University of Illinois at Chicago also placing in the top 10.

Illinois State Un i v e r s i t y ’s Dean of the College of Applied Science and Te c h n o l o g y (CAST) Jeffrey Wood will begin Jeffrey his retirement Wood Monday. In an ISU Media Relations article, Wood explained he leaves ISU with happy and positive memories. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Illinois State University for more than 30 years,” Wood said. “I retire with the satisfying knowledge that Illinois State is a great place to learn and teach and there is a bright future ahead.” Wood’s career began at ISU in 1985 as an assistant professor in the Department of Agriculture. In 1994, he earned the rank of professor. He became an associate dean for CAST in 2002, and in 2006 he became dean. Throughout his 30 years of service at ISU, Wood achieved many great accomplishments. Provost Janet Krejci praised him for his commitment to the University. “His long career as faculty, chair and dean brought many advances to CAST,” Krejci said. As a dedicated professor, Wood received the ISU Outstanding Teacher Award and awards from CAST for outstanding teaching and service. Additionally, he won the USDA Teaching Award of Excellence, Central Region and a Teaching Award of Merit from the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. During Wood’s tenure as dean, many university-wide initiatives emerged, which include the development of the Washington, D.C. internship program, the Horticulture Center, the Center for Renewable Energy, the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) Clinic and Science and Technology Week. He was a supporter of the Ropp Agriculture Building renovation, facility improvements at the Illinois State University Farm and lab renovations for Information Technology, Kinesiology and Recreation, Technology, Health Sciences, Military Science, Family and Consumer Sciences and Criminal Justice Sciences. Chief of Staff Jay Groves said Wood will be remembered for many years to come due to his contributions at ISU. “He will be remembered by his excellence in teaching, administrative abilities and many initiatives,” Groves said. see DEAN page 3


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ISU revamps with various construction AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter

The Student Services Building is home to the Office of Student Life, Parent Services, the Career Center, Student Counseling Services, Student Health InsurMany changes are underway as fall semester picks ance and Student Health Services. up. There are several on-campus and near-campus “It was more than 20 years old and had surpassed construction projects recently completed or soon to its life cycle,” Paul said. finish. Fall classes are also beginning with a new food sci“All of these projects will improve the ISU built ence lab in Turner Hall. Along with a new space for food environment and hopefully the quality of the student science research, students and faculty in the Departlearning expement of Family and rience at ISU,” Consumer Sciences Director of Facilnow have access to ities Planning new commercial and Construckitchen equipment. tion Management The lab now has mulDavid Gill said. tiple student work Locations that stations and a statehave recently or of-the-art instructor will soon wrap work station. All staup include Capen tions include stainless Auditorium, Stusteel equipment. dent Ser v ices The previous lab in Building, Hovey Turner Hall hadn’t Hall, Turner Hall’s been upgraded since food science lab, the building opened Hyatt Place in in 1963. Uptown Normal, Jenna Kadziulis / Staff Photographer Uptown Normal’s South Campus After improving the southern entrance at Hovey Hall, the northern most recent addition, residence halls steps are currently getting a facelift. the Hyatt Place hotel, and F67 parking is set to open in midlot. September, alongside the Town of Normal’s 150th Along with other recent renovation to Hovey Hall, anniversary celebration. Construction began in May the front steps are currently being worked on. 2014. The Hyatt Place hotel will give ISU families and “As we have an excellent ‘town-gown’ relationship other visitors a place to stay while visiting ISU. with the Town of Normal, improvements to Illinois Demolition work has begun at the South Campus State University are shared and enjoyed equally by the residence halls, Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby. citizens of Normal as well,” Gill said. The walls of the buildings on the complex will be taken Capen Auditorium has received new seats, carpet down piece by piece. and lighting. The renovation took eight months. This “All buildings should be down by next July,” Gill said. is Capen’s first renovation since 1991. It is ISU’s largest The F67 parking lot on School Street near Milner classroom and seats more than 700 students. Library is currently closed. This faculty and staff parkThe Student Services Building is now “in the final ing lot is being resurfaced and getting new lighting. few weeks of replacing the roof,” Director of Central All renovations to this parking lot should be complete Administration Michelle Paul said. by Sept. 30.

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“We will still expect to see him at many functions and events here at the University,” he said. “We wish him a long and happy retirement.” Krejci dedicated one last farewell to her mentor and friend. “Jeff was assigned to be my mentor when I arrived at ISU in August 2009, and he was always ready with a supportive response whenever I needed anything,” Krejci said. “His passion for ISU will carry forward.”

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Recent shootings call for stricter gun control laws

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n the morning of Aug. 26, Alison Parker and Adam Ward were shot and killed during a live television interview on CBS Roanoke affiliate WDBJ7-TV by former employee Vester Lee Flanagan II. Viewers had to experience the horror of watching Flanagan harm three innocent lives while they were presenting a local tourism story at an outdoor shopping mall. A few hours later, Flanagan sent a 23-page document saying that he bought a gun June 19 and was motivated to kill his coworkers after the Charleston shootings. The document also cites the Virginia Tech and Columbine High School killers as influences. One day after Parker and Ward were killed, a shooting took place at Savannah State University in Georgia that killed junior Christopher Starks. The shooter has not been identified and the incident occurred in the school’s student union building. The university was put on lockdown after the shooting occurred and students were advised to stay in their dorm rooms even after the end of the lockdown. Immediately after these two attacks, politicians and news reporters began covering an ongoing debate: whether or not

there should be stricter gun control laws in the United States. With four months still left in the year, there have been far too many cases of gun-related deaths and slayings in 2015, and it has become a far too common story in the media. Unless more action is taken to change current gun control laws, stories like these two and countless others will continue to be all over the news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

annually 33,000 deaths in America are caused by guns, including suicides, murders and accidents. Although it is impossible to eliminate gun-related deaths altogether, one place to start moving in a safer direction is to start implementing universal background checks with more rigorous screenings. Current background checks in place access the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

testing, maybe then the Aurora, Colo., Charleston, S.C. and Roanoke, Va. shootings would not have taken place. By taking more charge of these horrible situations, “The New York Times” columnist Nicholas Kristof hopes that the United States can move in the same direction as Australia did in 1996 after a mass shooting. April 28 and 29, 28-yearold Martin Bryant went on a killing spree in Port Arthur, Tasmania and killed 35 people and wounded 23. Australia then implemented stricter firearm restrictions, which proved to be effective; the firearm suicide rate dropped by 50 percent during the seven years following the incident. Proponents against stricter gun control laws believe in the Second Amendment and that the laws set in place are enough as they are. However, with stories of new shootings taking place on an almost daily basis, it is obvious that a stance needs to be taken. Once changes are made, people will not have to fear going to work or public spaces. They can live comfortably knowing that they and their loved ones are living in a safer country. Editorial Cartoon by Athena Tapia

databases, the National Crime Information Center, the Interstate Identification Index and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. If there is no match in any of the databases, the dealer can proceed with the gun purchase. Flanagan was reported to have mental health issues, which worsened once he was fired from the Roanoke news station. If background checks required prospective buyers to undergo psychological

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Undercover cop practices create distrust among students

MY VIEW NATHAN PENN Columnist

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f you’ve ever been out walking on a Friday or Saturday night, someone has probably asked you, “Where’s the party?” Often this time of year, these party seekers are really police officers. They hang out with you, just long enough to see some misconduct or get inside a party, then make the arrests.

It’s true that much of the blame lands on student’s shoulders. A uniform shouldn’t change the way you behave, and underage drinking is illegal. But the morality of targeting college students is questionable. It seems harsh to target students who will face disciplinary consequences from the University that could seriously damage their academic standing. Students should be aware of the consequences of their actions, but undercover police practices can still be seen as dubious. Instead of prosecuting, police could make more constructive efforts to make campus safe. The safety of students and the number of arrests don’t always go hand in

hand. Progressive campus police practices that help students stay safe and focus on education can prevent dangers that come with drinking. A good relationship between the student body and law enforcement should be based on trust. Deception on the part of cops only creates a hostile campus culture. In this atmosphere of distrust, students may be less likely to approach the police when they truly need them. Part of the problem is police departments who issue quotas — several Normal officers sued the Normal Police Department (NPD) for harsh ticket quotas last year. Quotas are not only illegal

cast a predatory shadow over police relations on campus. The fundamental function of a police department on a college campus should be to protect students and make them safe. Preventing irresponsible and underage drinking should definitely be a priority, but deceiving students makes it difficult to form a student-police relationship based on trust and mutual respect. Nathan Penn is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to njpenn@ilstu.edu.

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in Illinois, but create a police force blindly set on meeting expectations, no matter the cost. Young officers who go undercover are often the ones most expected to meet quotas, and these officers know exactly where to get them in a college town. There’s no question that the ISU Police and the NPD make big efforts to help and protect students. Rape aggression defense, campus violence prevention and self-defense programs are just a few things we are lucky enough to have our police departments taking seriously. The student body should feel protected and cared for because of these programs, but undercover police practices

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Redbird Rumble: To ISU ranking fourth Best Bang for the Buck College in the Midwest category of the 2015 “Washington Monthly” college rankings. The rates were based on social mobility, research and civic engagement.

Redbird Fumble: To the outbreak of mumps among college and high school students. There have been over 100 cases of Mumps at the University of Illinois; students are encouraged to receive booster shots for the MMR vaccine.

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Redbird Rumble: To the continuing decrease of gas prices in central Illinois. According to GasBuddy. com, prices could drop another 50 cents over the next few weeks, due to the high production rate at an Indiana BP plant.

than McCauley and Aaron Rowe for being recognized for their life-saving efforts. The two earned the Saving a Human Life Award for performing CPR on a victim who went unconscious after jumping in a pool July 19.

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Both Bloomington and Normal Coffee Hound locations received renovations, including a new wall color and a fresh canvas to display local art.

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dishes to find their own personal favorite Asian dish. “We offer many different foods on the buffet so that the customer can see it and try a little bit of it and if they like it they can order it next time and tell others about it,” Naman said. This layout seems to work as waiter Viswas Kataallagunda hears nothing but compliments from the customers. He recommends visitors try the restaurant’s Orange Chicken. “They really like the food selection and ambiance that we provide,” Kataalaguna said. The motif of the restaurant mirrors the diverse menu and was described by Naman as a blending of the different cultures in Asia, particularly those of China and India. The restaurant, which opened earlier this month, is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; carry-out is available. Find the restaurant at 407 N. Hershey Rd. To view its full menu visit www.asiabloomington.com. Brent Bader is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_babader@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @baderwrites.

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A motorist is currently facing charges for allegedly forcing a bicyclist off the road in July. Randy Crump, 61, a retired Eureka school superintendent, was originally charged with two misdemeanor offenses back in July. However, those charges were dismissed and this week new charges of aggravated reckless driving and reckless conduct were filed. Crump told the media back in July he did not intentionally try to harm the injured victim, Dean Davis. Witnesses say Crump was seen driving aggressively as he approached the cyclists from behind. He honked his horn on his motorcycle before passing them, then slammed on his brakes. Davis suffered from a back injury after the crash and was hospitalized immediately after. Crump is currently set for a $3,000 personal recognizance bond.

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Jason Hopkins, the suspect of two downtown Bloomington stabbings Aug. 19, has been ordered to complete a mental health exam after spitting at Judge Scott Drazewski during his arraignment. Hopkins, 35, was put on the floor and removed from the courtroom by two deputies. The judge was not injured, although court hearings were delayed so Drazewski could leave to change his robe and the spit could be cleaned up. Hopkins is facing multiple charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault after being accused of stabbing two people and assaulting one person. Hopkins will be wearing a spit mask before his next appearance in court to keep defendants from such conduct.

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Epiphany Farms, Sugar Mama Bakery and Bloomington Cycle and Fitness. In the future, Coffee Hound would like to have a bigger presence. This would include partnering with other local coffee shops and restaurants to provide them with local coffee. The Coffee Hound is not stopping at retailed coffee beans. Normal store manager Kyle Scaturro is currently working on perfecting a cold brew coffee that will hook up to a nitro tap to create a creamy cold coffee, which will taste like a non-alcoholic stout beer and be sold at both store locations. “We are getting super close to it being ready. We just wanted it to be perfect,” Meyer said. “Also, apple cider and our homemade pumpkin sauce is coming back the first weekend in September.” The Coffee Hound owners enjoy seeing the constant changes at their stores and plan to continually update and improve their businesses with all their innovations.

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The recent renovation of both Coffee Hound locations is one of many projects owners April and Steve Fritzen have been working on. The new light blue color of the two stores was selected for two reasons, one of which is to “unite the Coffee Hound brand,” manager Meghan Meyer said. “We have strived for a while now for unity between the two shops,” April Fritzen said. “We want people to think Coffee Hound, not Coffee Hound Bloomington and then Coffee Hound Normal,” A. Fritzen said. “Along with a united look, the staff of the two locations work at both stores to help reinforce that unity. The other purpose is to offer a fresh canvas to display the work of local artists. “My inspiration came from having so many artists over the years working for me,” A. Fritzen said. Currently displaying the art of Haven Ryburn, the Coffee Hound plans to feature different guest artists. When a guest artist sells a piece on display, the Coffee Hound collects 20 percent of that sale and

gives its commission to a charity. The Fritzens are passionate about partnerships within the community and giving back whenever possible. Another recent addition is the roasting warehouse that opened earlier this year in downtown Bloomington. The new roasting machine allows them to triple the amount of beans they can roast. This increase of product production has made it possible to reach out to new business opportunities. A partnership with Hy-Vee has helped expand the Coffee Hound brand. Its locally roasted coffee beans are now sold at the Hy-Vee store in the organic Health Market section. “Actually, it’s Hy-Vee’s mission to have local products,” A. Fritzen said. “We had not approached them at all, but when they reached out we didn’t want to miss the opportunity.” The Fritzens are hoping to sell their 32-ounce growlers at Hy-Vee as well. “We just worked out how to prolong the shelf life and we found out how to get it sealed and figured out the details of doing all of that,” A. Fritzen said. Coffee Hound’s coffee is available at multiple locations around town, including at Upper Limits,

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Don’t break the bank

Even this early in the semester, students worry about the amount of money in their bank account; being financially savvy is a few tips away

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These tips allow students to effectively manage money during their college career so they can avoid broke and struggling student stereotype.

Stop going out to eat

Know your meal plan and flex dollars

Going to restaurants and ordering pizza after a long night out may seem like a good idea at the time, but your bank account will thank you if you kick this habit before it starts. Dorm food, meal plans, and apartment cooking may seem less appealing, but it’s something you’re going to have to get creative with and make work. You can make a lot of meals for a fraction of the price of takeout.

Just like you should keep track of your bank account, you should also keep track of your meal plan and flex dollars. Sometimes, you are using them too much without knowing. Sometimes, you aren’t utilizing them enough. Then think about whether or not you actually need that Einstein’s coffee and bagel, or if you can survive without it.

Check your bank account

Get a job

Sometimes, there isn’t as much money in there as you think. Actually, most of the time there is a LOT less money there than you think. Check your bank account often so you know your balance and avoid being surprised down the road.

If you find yourself constantly running low on cash, it’s time to start applying for jobs. Try finding work on campus, as the hours are extremely flexible for students. To find a job, you can look online through ISU’s job site to find listings for jobs that could work with your skills.

Keep the change It’s surprising how much spare change can add up. Keep all of yours together and cash it in only in case of emergency, or even just a late night pizza order during finals week. You’ll be surprised how much change can accumulate over the semester.

Rent everything from the library

Go home on vacation breaks If you want to save some serious money, kiss that Spring Break vacation getaway to PCB goodbye right now. Go home, let your parents feed you for a week, and sleep in your own bed. It’s almost as good as a sandy beach in Florida, and you can save money to keep you going through the school year.

Sometimes public and school libraries have copies of textbooks professors assign students to purchase. This can save you thousands of dollars. You can also rent CDs, movies, and obviously, books. Use your school library often and consider getting a public library card for your town.

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Audrey Sanders of “The Island Of Misfit Toys” By Gianna Annunzio/Features Reporter

You have more flute parts on this album than Island’s first album “Bear Hair.” How does it feel to have a flute part on nearly every track?

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The Island of Misfit Toys has connections to ISU and has recently gained attention online. After four years of creation, two new members and a summer tour, Chicago-based band The Island of Misfit Toys finally released its widely anticipated second album “I Made You Something.” This new album has helped the band gain attention online and the Island seems to be traveling up. Audrey Sanders, a senior elementary education major, is the flautist in Island. Similar to her band mates, her reaction to the album’s positive feedback is nothing but humbly grateful.

What was your overall reaction to the new album coming out on Friday? My initial reaction when I finally saw Broken World Media post Stereogum’s stream of our album and all the things the reviewers had said, I instantly felt teary-eyed. I felt so accomplished, and so much love for my band at that point, that I just

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sat down and listened to the album all over again. That’s how much I love this music. The album was four years in the making and it was highly anticipated, so it was a weight off our shoulders getting it out there because we’ve been performing a live set off this album for a while. I’m very excited to see what the response will be considering when it was released it came out with a pretty nice review. I can’t wait to hear what all our fans have to say.

Since even before the album’s official release, “I Made You Something” had been gaining positive recognition from indie music news websites like Stereogum. How does it feel to be praised in such a way? It’s exciting and terrifying at the same time, because now we have more eyes on us. But so far it’s been a very positive and validating experience.

It’s fun having uncommonly used instruments for a touring band being featured, and the parts we come up with are great because they’re not your average flute parts. They’re written by Anthony [Sanders] who doesn’t play flute. He makes them what he wants and doesn’t necessarily follow any conventions. Since I’m classically trained, it’s very refreshing to hear. I also get to play the keyboards now, which is fun. Being the only member left in college, it was hard for me to have such a big role in the band with keyboards because I was always coming and going. [The band is based in Chicago.] And now that I’m finally a senior in college about to student teach, my role for the band is able to grow, and I’m very excited to have this new instrument to take on.

What is your favorite song off “I Made You Something?” The track “Scaffolding” because it’s like an entirely separate journey from the rest of the album. You go on highs and lows; it doesn’t follow the average outline of a song. It does what it wants.

Island went on its fourth tour this summer. How was this tour unique to the rest? We went on a two-week tour and we stopped in major cities leading all the way up to New York and back. We toured with two new members this tour, along with a band called Wayne Szalinski. Honestly, it was my favorite tour yet because we all bonded so much over the new music

we were performing, and we were getting nice responses from new crowds. I’m also a bit older now; this was my third tour with the band so I really knew what ‘tour’ was about, and what I could take from this experience. It was a very positive experience.

Since your older brother Anthony is the front man of the group, how does that add to the dynamic of your relationship outside of the band? It just adds an extra element of love into the equation. Having such a solidified bond between all band members only makes the band closer, because we are all such loving people.

And obviously his personal way of composing is unique to Island as well? Yes. He creates the theme of the albums, the lyrics, and parts of the music. Then he tells us what he would like to hear, and we mold it to make it our own. So we have a lot of freedom, but he gives us the outline. I think he’s lyrically genius, and his composing is so unique. It’s rare to find someone who makes music like that.

artwork that’s involved. So I would suggest buying the vinyl because it’s more bang for your buck. The artwork is very beautiful and intricate; I love the embroidery design. It’s also very personal to us because our guitar player’s girlfriend designed it, and she knows us well. A lot of people who we know really helped us bring this album out which, makes it all the more beautiful.

What does “I Made You Something” mean to you? The whole album, to me, is about figuring out every part of you while trying to come to terms with it and love it. The themes are so relevant to people of our age group because we’re all going through such emotional times. It’s really helped me figure out a lot about myself. Check out their latest album, available to order online through Broken World Media at store.brokenworldmedia.com/categories/i-made-yousomething.

If you were to suggest a version of the album for fans to purchase would it be on CD, cassette, or vinyl? If you get the vinyl you also get a digital Photo submitted by Audrey Sanders The band’s newest album “I Made You Something” is download, and all now available online. the great cover

The Weeknd brings heat in new album ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’

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Within this past year Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, has soared to success. He worked on curating the soundtrack for “Fifty Shades of Grey,” and had an incredible radio hit with his song, “Earned It.” Tesfaye also collaborated with Ariana Grande for her song, “Love Me Harder” that was ranked in the Top Ten on Billboard Hot 100. The Canadian R&B singer caught the attention of his fans with his first two albums “Kiss Land” and “Trilogy” and sticks true to his sound in his new album “Beauty Behind the Madness.” It starts with “Real Life,” a song that sets the tone for the entire album. With the music he has released this year, it is apparent there is a tantalizing and mysterious vibe in “Beauty Behind the Madness.” Tesfaye’s music has always fallen between the lines of tasteful and vulgar. When he first started out, he used that vulgarity to his benefit and got attention; in this album, anyone listening can hear the humanity. “Often,” which has been out for over a year, makes an appearance here. It’s an almost slow song that doesn’t shy away from the typical sexuality of his songs. His radio hit “Can’t Feel My Face” is a fun pop hit that is reminiscent of ’80s rock. Not to say that he has completely changed his sound for a radio song, but it’s a stick

out song opposite of his other single “The Hills,” which is almost horrifying but uses his alluring voice and epic beat to make an instant hit. The second half of the album picks up and veers away from the creepy yet enjoyable sound. His voice remains beautiful in light of the somber tone set in the back half. For a lack of a better description, it really turns into the beauty behind this madness. The song “Shameless” is one of the best on the album. Tesfaye is stripped from anything over the top, accompanied mostly by guitar. The lyrics are almost uncharacteristic of The Weeknd, singing “I’ll always be there for you / girl I have no shame” and “I don’t want to hurt you / but you live for the pain.” However the emotion in his voice is what sticks out for me. His voice is raw and shows that he doesn’t need to be over the top to have a great song. “Dark Times” features beloved British singer Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the song. Together they create a beautiful sound when the bridge comes and their voices seamlessly blend together, not knowing where Sheeran finishes singing and Tesfaye begins his lines. Another interesting song on the album is called “Prisoner” featuring Lana Del Rey, and makes you wonder why these two have not collaborated before. The lyrics fit Del Rey’s dark persona and sends chills as soon as her voice begins the second verse. It’s dark and brooding. The chorus

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The latest album from The Weeknd, “Beauty Behind the Madness” carries on with intense lyrics and theme from past albums. croons “I’m a prisoner to my addictions / I’m addicted to a life that’s so empty and so cold.” The sound fits Del Rey perfectly and she does a wonderful job of reeling the listener in. Overall, The Weeknd transitions into a spot in the pop music world perfectly. His voice and style have started a trend within

the music industry. As for what is next for Tesfaye? He will probably bask in the glory of this album and work to surprise us with the next one.

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Asia Restaurant recently opened its doors to Bloomington-Normal residents, offering unique flavors to appease customers looking for variety. “We carry very high end Indian food,” floor manager Naman Chandru said. “We have every taste from all across India, from south to north and east to west, we cater to them all.” The menu includes both North Indian and South Indian cuisine but also includes Thai, Chinese, and a few dishes that offer a mix of both Chinese and Indian favorites. The restaurant offers soups and appetizers, as well as classic entrees such as Kung Pao Chicken, Moo Shu Shrimp, and Mongolian Beef.

Naman said he believes the inclusion of multiple cuisines across Asia on the menu will help it stand out from other similar restaurants in the area and allow customers to freely try and enjoy foods that may not have attracted their attention before, or were unavailable at other Asian restaurants. Asia Restaurant also tries to cater to crowds that are perhaps apprehensive about trying new foods by offering a buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for $8.95. The buffet offers options the average American customer may not otherwise experience, but are favorites among the staff. One such selection would be Naman’s favorite dish, the shrimp seafood Bagari Jhinga, the signature special. Customers can view the diverse selection of food available and mix and match with other See RESTAURANT Page 5

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For Professor Daniel Cochece Davis, degrees in communications and neuroscience tend to work hand in hand at Illinois State’s attractive communication program. The School of Communication at ISU is the reason him and his family Daniel packed up and moved to the Cochece Davis Midwest just four years ago. Davis teaches a number of communication classes such as Communication Research Methods and Communication and Leadership. Students may know him for his “fun Fridays” that may sometimes involve a chocolate tasting in class. Davis is still slightly new to the ISU scene, although he has been in the teaching business for 33 years and has taught at a number of interesting universities. Before moving to ISU, Davis taught at a school in New York located right on the Hudson River where he was able to also teach semesters abroad in Spain. In the past, he taught at University of Southern California in Los Angeles. A lot of students may tend to wonder, how in the world did a New York professor end up here at ISU in the middle of Cornfield USA? “Why wouldn’t I want to work here?” Davis said. “I have wanted to work here for almost 12 years because ISU has one of the top graduate communication programs in the nation as well as a rapidly rising undergraduate program.” Davis emphasized that the faculty and staff that work at ISU did not get there by just teaching. “I don’t like teachers who think they can just get up and teach and lecture their students,” Davis said. “I think teachers also need to listen to their students. If you listen you can learn and as teachers we still need to be constantly learning.” And that is exactly what Davis does. He has two bachelor degrees, one in communication and another one in neuroscience. For most the two degrees couldn’t seem more opposite, but Davis has learned they actually work closely together.

“Communication is very dynamic and if you think about it communication comes from the brain. So understanding the brain helps you understand how people communicate,” Davis said. When Davis was asked why he decided to pursue a career in communication instead of brain science the answer made sense. “Just about anything can relate back to communications. Communication is what you do all day,” Davis said. Although communication is the direction he chose for his career, neuroscience was not left in the dust. Davis tends to use his neuroscience degree to feed into his hobbies and uses it during his off time. “I can get the best of both worlds,” Davis said. In his spare time he likes to take houses and flip them. However Davis doesn’t just settle for the typical house flip. He takes the houses and reengineers them to use as little energy as possible. When Davis looks at reengineering houses, he relates it back to the human brain and communication and how the two work hand-in-hand. “Humans are designed to conserve energy whenever possible. Just like in communication, we want to be able to “I think teachers also need communicate using the to listen to their students. by least amount If you listen you can learn of energy as possible,” Davis and as teachers we still said. need to be constantly Davis is able learning.” to take that way of thinking and relate it back to Daniel Cochece Davis the energy conAssistant professor in the School of Communication serving houses he builds. He also used to run an antique auto business where he would fix up antique cars. Although neuroscience may take up his free time, ISU knows Davis for his skills and style in the communications field. Nikki Niggemeyer is a features writer for The Vidette and can be reached at Vidette_nniggem@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @165_Niggemeyer.

Sorority recruitment to run Labor Day weekend LACEY MESCH Features Reporter

For many freshman and transfer students, it is easier said than done to put yourself out there and develop relationships with people in such a new environment as a college campus. Illinois State University offers all sorts of programs for students to get involved and flourish socially. One of these options is sorority recruitment. The deadline to register for formal sorority recruitment is 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2, and costs only $50 to sign up.

Recruitment to join a social sorority is a great way to meet all kinds of people and get involved with social and philanthropic events on campus. According to the ISU Recruitment homepage, recruitment will begin on Sept. 3, and run through Labor Day weekend for those interested in joining a social sorority on campus. This is an annual weekend where all women registered and interested in joining a sorority visit ten chapters and learn about the various sisterhoods. Exact times and locations of each scheduled day can also be

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eventually take over a starting spot. Donnelly is coming into his third year as starting outside linebacker, and he adds another physical element. Along with the rest of the Redbirds, Donnelly has high hopes for the defensive unit. “I think we have a chance to be one of the best defenses since I’ve been here in my five years,” Donnelly said. “We’re really just working on building that brotherhood that we had last year because that’s what really made us special and why we went so far.”

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Coming into the season ranked No. 2 in the nation, Meehan and the rest of the Redbirds know they must maintain focus at all times if they hope to achieve the high goals they set for themselves. “I think last year we were ranked sixth in the Missouri Valley so we were playing from behind,” Meehan said. “This year we’re kind of the top dogs, and we’re going to have that target on our back. We can’t let our guard down, not even for one snap. We’re just going to have to keep going hard every play of every game.” Alex Donnelly and Alejandro Rivera are the other two base starters, with Iowa transfer Reggie Spearman expected to

Defensive backs They call themselves the “No Flex, No Fly Zone.” The Redbird coaching staff is hoping they can live up to that billing. The self-given moniker is a symbol that the ISU defensive backs are not going to let

anything get past them. As the last line of defense, they are a crucial part of what will be a well-oiled defensive machine. “We’re the last line of defense so we have to be the most locked in, the most focused, position back there,” Josh Burch said. “We lost a lot of leaders in Dontae McCoy, Mike Banks, Tevin Allen. But we have guys that had playing time last year — Alec Kocur, DraShane [Glass]and also me. So we have the understanding to get younger guys to mentally lock in on the field.” Burch and Davontae Harris will be the starting cornerbacks during the season opener Sept. 5 at Iowa. Kocour and DraShane Glass — who have the most experience out of all the defensive backs — will be the starting safeties.

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There are five or six linebackers that will impact this year, especially Spearman. Although he is not starting out of the gate, it is expected Spearman will take over the starting outside linebacker position shortly into the season. He has flashed great playmaking ability in his short time as a Redbird throughout the spring and fall.

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TCU 2, ISU 0 The Redbirds suffered its third loss of the season Sunday. TCU (1-3) came into Sunday’s game looking for its first win of the year. ISU was the final opponent of a four-game road trip to start the year for the Horned Frogs. Early in the game, the ’Birds were tough, dictating the game and making TCU play their style. However, after about 25 minutes of gameplay, the momentum swung. TCU’s Eryn Spencer broke through and tallied the first goal for the Horned Frogs in the 28th minute, which proved to be enough for the win. “I think fitness hit us, our mental toughness and character did not display positively today,” Golz The Redbird volleyball team went 1-2 over the weekend to start the season.

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stated. Following TCU’s go-ahead goal, ISU could not stir up offense the rest of the game. “TCU’s a good opponent, they deserve some credit for the way they played and the things they did defensively,” Golz said. “For us, our execution was very uncoordinated. Things weren’t in sync with movement and passing. It looked like we didn’t have the legs to get numbers going forward sometimes.” TCU tacked on another goal for breathing room in the 56th minute from Emma Heckendorn off a brilliant lead pass from Makenzie Koch. “TCU brought a lot of energy to the game, they competed very hard, and they competed for 90 minutes. We competed for far less than 90 minutes,” Golz said. The Redbirds will look to rebound Friday when they square off with Eastern Michigan in Normal.

Keene sets program record as ’Birds go 1-2 in Miami’s Hurricane Invitational JASON KLAER Senior Staff

After losing to Miami and Kansas State in its first two matches, the Illinois State volleyball team was able to secure a victory over Florida A&M, 3-0, during the Hurricane Invitational. ISU won the match by an average of 11 points per set. Throughout the contest, the ’Birds were led by sophomore Jaelyn Keene who notched 16 kills and an .842 hitting percentage, the third best percentage in school history. Jordan Weatherless stepped up, recording a team-high 14 assists while Courtney Pence added 13 digs. Overall, head coach Melissa Myers was pleased with the overall

effort of the team. “The team did a great job of starting strong and staying consistent in this match,” Myers said. “Other than a few unforced errors in the second set, we were pretty efficient most of the match.” Friday evening, the ’Birds were swept by host Miami, 3-0. ISU lost in a closely contested match against the Hurricanes. Myers likes the competition the Redbirds played in their first match. “This was a challenging, but good start for us,” Myers said. “Miami was experienced, tough and made us better tonight.” Lexi Varga and Ashley Rosch combined for 17 kills in the match, while Jacqueline Twing dished out 17 assists. Saturday, ISU played a similar team in Kansas State. It took five

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sets for the Wildcats to defeat the ’Birds. ISU fought off six match points before finally falling in the decisive fifth set. Aly Dawson, Rosch and Keene recorded 16 kills apiece with Pence notching 34 digs. Twing added 38 assists while Weatherless contributed 26. Kansas State won the oddnumbered sets while ISU won sets two and four. This weekend, the Redbirds will travel to Cambridge, Mass., to participate in the Harvard Invitational. Rutgers, Long Beach State and Harvard will be on the schedule. Jason Klaer is a senior journalism major and sports reporter at The Vidette. He can be reached by email at jmklaer@ilstu.edu and found on Twitter @JasonKlaerISU.

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Redbirds net first win of season JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter

The Redbird soccer team notched its first victory of the season over Milwaukee Friday, 3-1, but dropped Sunday’s match against TCU, 2-0.

ISU 3, MILWAUKEE 1

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Kiley Czerwinski and the Redbirds won their first game of the year Friday, but dropped a Sunday contest to fall to 1-3 on the season.

In the matchup with Milwaukee, the ’Birds tallied three goals in the second half after trailing by a goal. Early on, Milwaukee’s Sydney Senn gave the Panthers the lead on a header from a corner kick in the 16th minute, but the Redbirds responded well. The ’Birds outshot the Panthers 10-5 in the first half, and 7-1 in shots on goal. Although they weren’t able to capitalize, ISU retained momentum. Head coach

Eric Golz was pleased with the way his team responded after being down early. “I’m really proud of the team for their response after the first half,” Golz said. “We were pretty lethargic and slow to start off, and we conceded a goal early. We challenged the players at halftime to show some character and resolve, and I thought they did a fantastic job of that.” Just four minutes into the second half, the ’Birds broke through when Brooke Ksiazek fired a shot from the top of the box off a rebound to tie the game. From there, ISU took over. The ’Birds controlled the tempo of the game and it showed. Thirteen minutes after tying the game, transfer Brianne Richards gave the team its

first lead of the season when she scored on a breakaway. In the 77th minute, Keely Theobald solidified the ’Birds’ first victory. After knocking on the door many times in previous games, Golz believed it was just a matter of time before ISU found the back of the net. “I think we’ve done a good job in all of our games creating good chances to score. We’ve been a little bit unfortunate with some of our finishing. But at some point, the dam was going to break. I think the second half this evening showed that, we created good chances, we did a much better job of finishing, we had great composure.” See SOCCER on Page 11

Position breakdown: LB/DB

Photo courtesy of ISU media relations

Pat Meehan (33) has already garnered several preseason accolades, including being named to the 2015 STATS FCS Preseason Second Team, and will be the leader of one of the best linebacking groups in the country.

Redbird defense returns a group of talented linebackers, but unproven defensive backs ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor

It is clear throughout fall training camp and early practices the Illinois State defense is going to be the strength of the team this year. With one of the best linebacker groups in the FCS, the Redbirds return a talented, experienced corps, but the defensive backfield has been stripped of nearly all of its playmakers. Replacing Mike Banks, Tevin Allen and Dontae McCoy as leaders in the secondary is the biggest storyline for the defense. Without them to guide the younger players, it will

be interesting to see who steps in to fill their shoes.

THE CAST Linebackers Jalen Battle (R-So.), Tuvone Clark (Fr.), Alex Donnelly (R-Sr.), Michael Ganzer (R-So.), Decxavier Kelly-Martin (Fr.), Daejgeon Love (R-Fr.), Pat Meehan (R-Sr.), Alejandro Rivera (R-Jr.), Brent Spack (R-Jr.), Reggie Spearman (Jr.), Koty Thelen (Fr.), Jordan Williams (R-Fr.)

Defensive backs Jawill Aldridge (Fr.), Stephen Amoako (Jr.), Arnell Anderson

(R-Fr.), Nate Bond (Sr.), Jamal Brown (Fr.), Cole Bumpus (Fr.), Josh Burch (R-Sr.), Willie Edwards (Fr.), Soniel Estime (Sr.), DraShane Glass (So.), Davontae Harris (R-So.), Theo Hopkins Jr. (Fr.), Luther Kirk (Fr.), Alec Kocour (So.), La’Darius Newbold (R-Jr.), Paris Ratliff (R-Jr.), Ryon’e Winters (So.)

KEY NUMBER: 24

Everyone knows the linebackers returning is a huge sigh of relief. But in the secondary, it is the loss of Banks, who wore number 24, that will be the most detrimental. Opposing offenses knew they could not throw Banks’ way,

basically taking away one-third of the field — after all, he didn’t earn the nickname “Mike Island” for nothing. Without him to lock things down, there will be trouble stopping long throws. But really, the most valuable asset Banks brought to the team was his leadership. Banks, McCoy and Allen had an enormous amount of experience — there was nothing that was going to happen in a game they hadn’t seen before.

FOR STARTERS Linebackers Preseason All-American Pat

Meehan headlines the linebacking corps. His 115 tackles led the Redbirds and ranked No. 10 in the MVFC in 2014. One of the top linebackers in the FCS, the redshirt senior brings leadership and five years of experience to the table. “Being a fifth-year senior, you mature a lot,” Meehan said. “Coming [into the program] at 18, and now at 22, you mature a lot. […] There’s a lot of ways you can lead. The biggest way is helping those younger guys develop not just into a better football player, but also a better man.” See POSITION on Page 10

Illini fires football head coach JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor

The University of Illinois fired head football coach Tim Beckman. The dismissal comes one week before the Illini square off against Kent State to start the season. The firing comes after allegations Beckman influenced medical decisions and pressured players into playing hurt. Beckman also allegedly avoided reporting injuries. “Earlier this week, I received a preliminary briefing of the football program review; it showed me enough evidence that Tim Beckman needed to be dismissed,”

Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas said in his press release. “The information reviewers shared with me does not reflect our values or our commitment to the welfare of our student athletes,” Thomas also stated. Thomas was also informed of details in which players were not allowed to be on scholarship their senior year if they were not on the team. “Both of these findings are unsettling violations of University policy.” Former offensive lineman Simon Cvijanovic first raised question marks about Beckman’s handling of player injuries in May,

initiating the review. Cvijanovic mentioned he was forced to play through shoulder and knee injuries. Beckman had two years and $3.1 million remaining on his contract. However, Beckman will not receive his $3.1 million. Over three seasons, Beckman compiled a 12-25 record, including 4-20 record in conference play. Mike Thomas selected Offensive Coordinator and former Western Michigan head coach, Bill Cubit as interim head coach for the Illini. Illinois will not pursue hiring a full-time head coach at this time. The Illini will face the Golden Flash 8 p.m. Friday.

University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman was fired Friday.

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