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ISU voices join worldwide call for climate awareness
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ANDIE BERNHARDT News Reporter | @ndieb13
t noon Friday, over 100 members of the Normal community joined the rest of the world in the Global Climate Strike as they gathered in Uptown Circle protesting climate change. History was made around the world as millions of people took action and participated in the Global Climate Strike. This movement was inspired by 16-year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg who is creating global awareness and holding those in power accountable. “Time’s running out and Greta Thunberg has set a really good example of how one step and one person can make such a dramatic change and influence in the world,” sophomore Emily McCauley said. The protests began Friday as people’s voices would be heard before the Global Climate Summit Monday at the United Nations. President Donald Trump stopped by for only a short time at the UN’s summit, as a majority of countries voted in support of a more aggressive conservation plan, but questions swirl if those promises will be kept.
Protesters gathered in Uptown Normal Friday marching throughout the Illinois State campus to raise awareness for the United Nations’ Global Climate Summit Monday. National protests were held as Normal’s turnout proved to be just as impactful, sporting hundreds of marchers and particpants. Liv Richardson | Vidette Photographer
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First annual Student Affairs Week For the first time, the Division of Student Affairs is proud to announce that it will be holding its very own Student Affairs Week. With a variety of events that will take place between Monday and Saturday, students can dive deep into learning more information about programs and services that are provided to them by all areas of the Division of Student Affairs. From the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to University Housing Services and every area in between, these departments want students to be able to make the most of their time at Illinois State University by taking part and being involved. This week has been created to highlight and promote the connections and sources that are given by Student Affairs, provide extra opportunities for students and alumni to establish with Student Affairs. Events, such as the Involvement to Industry Conference held on Saturday, help to create meaningful relationships between students and alumni. “The diversity of Student Affairs departments can make it hard to know everything happening across the division,” Director of Student Affairs Advancement & Assessment and Student Affairs Week organizer Erin Thomas said, “so we wanted to create a week that celebrates and promotes the uniqueness of each department as well as the value of their collective power.”
Tuesday, September 24
Friday, September 27
Fall Internship and Career Fair 4 to 7 p.m., Redbird Arena This fair establishes a relationship between recruiters and students and alumni from any and all majors who are looking for internships or full-time positions. Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Film Screening: Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook 7 p.m., Normal Theater Students can go to the Normal Theater to see a free showing of the documentary “Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook.” Professor Emeritus Bob Bradley will be facilitating a group discussion after the film.
Graduate School Series: Introduction to the GRE Noon to 1 p.m., 110P Student Services Building Students or alumni thinking about attending graduate school are invited to attend this event.
Wednesday, September 25 Community of Practice Healthy Campus Kickoff 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Schroeder Plaza The event will showcase the newly revitalized Seven program by Health Promotion and Wellness.
Thursday, September 26 Alternative Breaks Block Party 4 to 6 p.m., Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Games and food will be provided to those who want to learn more about Alternative break trips.
Saturday, September 28 Involvement to Industry Conference 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Bone Student Center Students who attend this event can expect to be involved in multiple breakout sessions and to hear from a variety of speakers, such as Ashley Shannon, ’18, Jim Bennett, ’87, Heidi Voorhees, ’80, and Steve Smith, ’89, M.S ’93.
University Program Board Double Feature Movie 6 to 10 p.m., Capen Auditorium UPB will show “Rocketman,” a biopic on the life of Elton John, and “Crazy Rich Asians,” a romantic comedy based off a book of the same name.
Professor Judee Burgoon to be inducted into CAS Hall of Fame JACK O’NEIL News Reporter | @JackONe39393244
very smart and knowledgeable about the field she’s working in,” Hellman says. “If not one but mulProfessor Judee Burtiple people trust you with goon will be inducted into their money, you’re doing the Illinois State University something right.” College of Arts and Sciences Burgoon has also been Hall of Fame Saturday at recognized for her work as Normal Marriott Hotel after a teacher. She’s received giving a speech at 2 p.m. the Central States ComFriday in Moulton Hall. munication Association’s Burgoon is a professor Outstanding Young Teacher of communication, family Award, Michigan State UniJudee studies and human develversity’s Teacher-Scholar Burgoon opment at the University Award and University of Arizona. Her research of Arizona’s Excellencefocuses on expectancy violations, in-Teaching Award in Social and interpersonal adaptation and decep- Behavioral Sciences. tion as well as many other topics. She has written several novels, has Her research has recieved external been a research and public affairs funding from multiple sources. Orga- consultant for multiple corporations nizations ranging from the National and held the position of vice presiScience Foundation to the Department dent for Louis Harris and Associates. of Homeland Security have backed her She specializes in dyadic interacprojects. ISU Senior Mike Hellman tion patterns, deception research says that this says a lot about her as a methods, public opinion toward professional. the media, nonverbal communica“It tells me that she sounds like tion and interpersonal relationship a very qualified person who’s very, management.
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Today’s National Voter Registration Day encourages early voter action KOURTNEY CUNNINGHAM Features Reporter | @ NewsKourtney
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uesday is National Voter Registration day, dedicated to encourage early voter registration. The special day, held on the fourth Tuesday in September, was first recognized in 2012. With the advent of technology and the internet, one can register to vote from the couch while watching television. TurboVote offers online registration rather than waiting in a potentially long line and acts as a guide throughout the whole voting process. The online organization will send email and text reminders about upcoming elections and where to vote. TurboVote has information for voters to make informed decisions. “Incorporating democratic engagement into campus life creates structure and stability for students as they explore what their political beliefs are and how they would like to engage in the democratic process,” Jackie Lanier, Ph.D., co-chair for Illinois State University’s Democracy Project said. ISU offers their own online registration and election information, and students can search for the Redbird Voter Guide on their Jackie portal. Lanier “Higher education’s focus on civic engagement not only helps students to better understand their impact on those around them, it creates better students,” Lanier said. Students at ISU can also register in person on Tuesday outside of Schroeder Hall where members of College Democrats ISU will be standing with clipboards ready to help those who want to take the first step in voting. “People don’t realize how quick the process can be, so we try our best to tell students that are walking by that registering only takes a few minutes,” senior communications Director of College Democrats ISU Trevor Nyland said.
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Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day. Students and residents are encouraged to pre-register to ease election day delays.
Those who do not register before election day may find the long lines to be daunting. Same-day voter registration, which allows voters to register and cast a ballot in one visit, is a major contributor to long waits. When considering this and the fact that the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center is the only on-campus voting center with nearly 20,000 potential voters, McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael proposed something be done about this. With a push from Michael, the county plans to open a second voting center on campus in time for the 2020 election. Michael originally requested $1.4 million for elections but was approved $1.18 million that will fund an additional polling site at Watterson Towers. This fund would help train 30 new judges and include 300 new iPads because the old laptops were obsolete. Michael said that the county looked at adding nearly 8 more voting sites. “But they were either too small or under construction,” said
Michaels. “We wanted Milner.” Although Michael was hoping for more sites, she said it’s good that they have Watterson since there will now be two voting sites on opposite ends of campus. Michael encourages students to take advantage of pre-registration to help make the process on election days run smoother. “With so many folks waiting until election day, it’s always better to register ahead of time for emergencies and other things that may come up,” said Michael. “There’s also been a huge push to mail in ballots.” It’s important for college students to understand the impact they can make on politics by making sure they are registered, educated and participating in the voting process. Nyland said voting is essential in order for a representative democracy to survive and that by not voting, young people are giving up their right to have their opinion matter in our government on every single level. “It’s easy to get caught up in thinking a single vote doesn’t matter but when millions of college students skip out on every election, change does not occur,” Nyland said. “People often shy away from discussing politics but I encourage people to be more involved as politics has an impact on our daily lives,” Katie Pratt who leads Political Engagement Project said, “and if you have a strong opinion on a topic or two, the best way to do something about it is through your vote.” Students have the ability to make a huge impact in their college towns when they vote locally. “With Normal being your home away from home while you’re a student, decisions made by local leaders are more likely to affect you than those made by leaders in your hometown and for that reason, we encourage students to register and vote locally.” Pratt said. “Students can learn a lot from talking about voting, hearing differing opinions and taking the time to research and understand their own personal values,” Pratt said. Colleges and universities want college students to start understanding how their vote affects politics and how they can be engaged and informed voters beyond college.
What you need to know about UN Climate Action Summit GRACE BARBIC News Editor | @gracebarbic
Global climate strikes occurred in over 163 countries on Friday before the United Nations gathered for a Climate Action Summit on Monday. These strikes, led by youth, rallied an estimated 4 million people all demanding climate justice and tougher action. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned countries that this gathering was not going to be a time for “beautiful speeches.” Guterres encouraged leaders to bring concrete plans and “strategies for carbon neutrality by 2050.” China is the number one greenhouse gas emitter in the world with the United States in second and India in third. Reports have shown that massive changes need to occur to Chinese and Indian energy systems in order for total emissions to go down. By next year, countries are expected to release their framework for reaching the goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2050. Some major highlights from the summit include an appearance from Donald Trump and a speech from teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words — and yet, I am one of the lucky ones. People are suffering, people are dying,” Thunberg said in her address to the leaders at the summit. On the flip side, German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to double her country’s climate protection funding, according to CNN. President Trump made an appearance at the summit, but left after 15 minutes, according to multiple reports.
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On Sept. 20, millions of people across the world started walking out of their homes and workplaces calling for “climate justice.” The global climate strikes, which are taking place in more than 163 countries, were scheduled ahead of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly and the Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23. Protesters gathered in Uptown Normal on Friday to join the world in demanding urgent action on climate change.
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“Our civil society has stood back and watched knowing full-blown the consequences as some of the most powerful corporations in existence have transformed our beautiful Earth full of complexity diversity and stability into a toxic wasteland,” said the organizer of the protest Jake Van Wolvelear. The protesters rallied in Uptown Circle and then chanted and marched through Illinois State’s campus all the way to the university’s bridge. “It is good to get your voice heard around campus; every time I walk around I see plastic and everything thrown around all the time,” senior Emily Schneider said. “I think students and everyone need to realize how big of an issue it is.”
The speakers at the rally stressed the importance of taking a stand now before it is too late. “Our planet is losing the ability to support life and we are driving humanity to extinction,” said Van Wolvelear. “We are in the middle of a sixth mass extinction.” The rally emphasized that rallying, voting, eating less meat and depositing your money in a social bank are all ways that the people can make a difference. “It is unacceptable to take the back seat in this ride and hope that someone else is going to do the hard work to save our planet,” said Wolvelear. “We have tried that for the first half century and it has been a complete failure” The global climate strike began Sept. 20 and will go until Sept. 27. “Get involved, we can make a difference if we put forth the effort” senior Emily Schneider said.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Calling all students: Just vote, damn it
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s yet another presidential election quickly approaches, campaigns are in full swing. The biggest question weighing on minds of the people is whether the incumbents will win reelection or if our country will see a new leader. “Get out and vote … it’s part of your civic duty,” said every patronizing adult ever. What they may not realize is that the number of college student voters is on the rise. The young are more engaged in the political world today than ever before. In a recent study done by the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement, reports found that a staggering 40.3% of college students nationwide voted in the 2018 midterm elections. This number is double the rate of the 2014 members which means that 7.5 million college students cast their ballot in 2018. But these numbers are still disproportionately low as compared to other age groups, according to the
report. There are still so many voices that are not being heard, but plenty of issues that need to be addressed. College students are struggling with the growing costs of student debts while wages are stagnating and the economy is essentially leaving them behind. We should be concerned about the future of our country. Director of Civic Engagement for
Young Invicibles Clarissa Unger thinks this puts college students in a unique place. “While presidential candidates have clearly started to further emphasize reaching students, they need to double down on that effort to ensure that young voters are not an afterthought, but rather a cornerstone to our country’s future,” Unger said. We have seen this in action right in our backyard.
When students want something, we go for it. We don’t stand in the shadows and let things happen. We stand our ground and we let our voices be heard. It should be no different when it comes to voting, especially considering the state of our country over the last few years. Primary elections have many different dates before the general election. The Democrats and Republicans have different schedules for their parties’ primaries. The Democrats run primary elections from January to June and the Republicans from January to July. Primary results are determined well before the general election in November. Not only is it a civic duty, but voting should be something that we all care about. The future is in our hands and if we can come together, we can truly make a difference. A change might not happen today or tomorrow, but if we shout just a little bit louder, maybe this time
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Anxiety does not choose my life, I do MY VIEW ANDREA RICKER | Features Editor
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ometimes I feel like the joke of my friend group. Not like they hate me or anything, but because whenever we make plans, I’m the one who always cancels. I feel like my friends are shocked when I actually go out to something with them. Usually, nine times out of 10 whenever I get invited to do something, I end up backing out. It’s not because I don’t want to go. Most of the time I would love to be there with them. I just get anxious right at the last minute. I start to overthink things and panic about whatever it is I was invited to. I start to get anxious because there will be a lot of people there,
or that it’s a place I haven’t been before, or that one of the people going suddenly hates me and doesn’t want to see me. If I had a dollar for every time I backed out of something due to my anxiety, I’d be a millionaire. I don’t think it’s bad to step down from something for your mental health. I think it’s important to do things for yourself and to acknowledge that sometimes you need to focus on calming down and being okay rather than going out with friends. However, I feel like most of the time my anxiety chooses my life. I’ll see events or trips that I would love to go to, but then I immediately rule them out in my mind because my anxiety would never allow me to do something like that. I decide whether I should do something based off of past experiences because I have had bad experiences at a lot of different events. I’ve had panic attacks because of large crowds, and I’ve been anxious with small groups of people. But I’ve also pushed myself to go to things despite my anxiety.
While I sometimes regret going when I end up having a bad time like I originally feared, I’m usually glad I went, nonetheless. Most of the time when I push myself to do something, I find that I do have a good time. Whether it’s going to a crowded concert or just dinner with a couple friends. There are times when I need to acknowledge my anxiety and care for myself. Sometimes it really is better to stay home than go out. It depends on what I need in that moment in time. But a lot of times when I stay home because it’s what I’m most comforatble with and what I always do, I just feel worse and sad. I see my friends posting on Snapchat and Instagram and I think “I should’ve gone, I would have had fun.” I get filled with regret, and then get mad at myself. Because I always cancel, I always stay home. It’s just expected of me at this point. When I look back at my life, I don’t want to see a million missed opportunities of good times. I want to see a million good times.
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Lately, I’ve been trying to ignore my anxiety and branch out more, to push myself but not too hard. Sometimes it’s the little things, too. I’ve always been a shy person. People have been in classes with me and never heard the sound of my voice. It doesn’t bother me when people make note of how quiet I am, but I do wish I were more extroverted. Talking in certain situations just makes me anxious. People talk over me, or I speak too quietly or I trip over my words. I always overthink before I speak, then overthink everything I said. This year I’ve been talking more in situations that I usually wouldn’t. I talk more in classes now, which is something I only did when I had to. Even though sometimes I get anxious and stay silent, I enjoy pushing myself out of my tiny comfort zone. Every time I push myself to talk more or to go out somewhere despite my anxiety telling me not to, I feel better. Granted, there are times where I push myself too far and I become
an anxious mess, but at the end of the day I’m proud of myself. I’m proud of myself for not giving into my anxiety. While my progress might not look like much to some people, I know how much it means to me. Some days are a lot harder than others. Some days I’m so anxious I don’t even want to leave my apartment. And it’s okay to give in to my anxiety sometimes. But I’ll never be able to grow as a person if I sit at home and do nothing. Anxiety isn’t fun. I don’t feel quirky and cute for having it. It’s been a struggle I’ve dealt with for most of my life. If I could snap my fingers and rid myself of all my anxieties, I would do it in a heartbeat. While I might not be able to completely erase my anxiety, I can at least change how it influences my life and the choices I make. ANDREA RICKER is Features Editor The Vidette. She can be contacted at arricke@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ricker_andrea.
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Students hope new housing solves overcrowding MAIA HUDDLESTON News Reporter | @maiawrites KARINA LOPEZ News Reporter | @klopez_2
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hen freshman neurobiology major Maya Baker arrived on move-in day, she expected to be sharing a regular quad room with three other girls. However, her new home was not quite what she expected. Baker’s move-in experience was shaped by the university’s housing crisis, in which dorms are at maximum or over-capacity. “It used to be the lounge for the ninth floor in Wright Hall, and then they just kind of changed it by putting four beds and four dressers,” Baker said. According to Baker, the university never sent an email or message
to prepare her for the housing change. “I was told I was just moving into a quad. They never said it was a converted lounge. That was interesting to say the least,” Baker said. “Moving in was wild.” Baker expressed her support for a new dormitory on campus because she felt the number of people living in Tri Towers contributed to a stressful environment. “I think it’s a little bit crowded, to say the least. There’s always lots of people,” Baker said. One reason for the new student housing building is the record high enrollment. The increased enrollment is due to record size classes and not enough dorm rooms, leaving students to live in lounges. To combat the housing crisis, Illinois State University is building a new housing complex to be
complete by fall 2021. The new student housing will be located between the Normal Fire Department and the Student Fitness Center along Main Street. The project will offer a dining venue and create a new southwest entrance to campus. Current plans for the dining venue include a convenience store or graband-go station. As of right now, the university plans to complete construction with Gilbane development company by the fall of 2021, but construction has yet to begin. The cost of housing is estimated to be between $92 million and $132 million, contingent on the number of beds. Student housing rates would be between $8,300 and $8,500 per year for a double room. To put it in perspective, Cardinal Court’s
BY THE NUMBERS $100 million allocated new university housing complex
Between $92million-$132 million could be final price tag of project
$8,300 to $8,500 likely cost per year for students
1,200 possible new beds Fall 2021expected date of completion SOURCE: University Housing
apartment-style double rooms cost $8,300 per year. Stacey Mwilambwe, alumna of ISU and Director of University Housing Services has overseen more than 25 facility projects this summer alone. “While we are fortunate to be able to maintain our buildings, not all schools are able to do that,” Mwilambwe said.
Mwilambwe said housing took into consideration the opinions of students. They even went as far as having a focus group with over 100 students ranging from those who live in university housing to students who live off-campus. “We are excited to start the process, and students’ opinions and thoughts is really important for us,” Mwilambwe said. “To incorporate them is the reason where we are because students have had a voice.” It has not yet been announced who will be allowed to live in the new housing, but university policy states regardless of class, students are able to live wherever they want. A dining center is included with the new housing. Amenities such as a fitness center, gathering areas and lounges are still being determined.
McLean County gets pumped for annual Heart Walk Sunday MAIA HUDDLESTON News Reporter | @maiawrites
The Illinois State University Quad will not be as empty as usual this Sunday. The American Heart Association will host a heart walk event from 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday on the ISU Quad. Those who participate as fundraisers, volunteers and donors are hoping to raise the remaining $40 thousand needed to meet the AHA’s $80 thousand goal. Registration begins at 2 p.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. The walk is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and end around 4:30 p.m. The money from this fundraiser goes toward the AHA funding for medical research regarding heart disease and stroke.
impact. “It’s to raise awareness of heart disease, heart health and the WHAT: McLean signs of heart attack County Heart or stroke,” Ryker Walk said. “It’s pretty much WHEN: 2 p.m. to educate and celeSunday brate our survivors.” WHERE: West The AHA website College Avenue includes medical, WHY: To raise social and financial money for heart information for those Vidette Archive struggling with heart disease and Participants walk in the 2018 annual McLean County stroke research disease or stroke. Heart Walk on ISU’s campus. According to the AHA develAHA, warning signs of a heart attack include opment coordinator for the McLean County Heart Walk Ashley Ryker stressed the impor- chest discomfort, nausea, lightheadedness tance of attending the event because of its social or pain in the stomach, neck, back, jaw or
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arms. Ryker also mentioned the need for a comfortable climate while participants take part in the event’s activities. “I’m praying for good weather. Not too hot, no rain and it should be a fun afternoon,” Ryker said. The AHA estimates that a million Americans participate in the heart walk each year. “It’s a really fun event that we put together. We will have a kids heart challenge where kids can do different activities to encourage them to be active,” Ryker said. The organization made sure to include a variety of options for children of all interests. “We will have, of course, healthy snacks. We have a face painter coming. We have a balloon artist coming,” Ryker said. “It’s a very family friendly environment.”
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50 years of teaching
Wib Leonard has passion for education, no retirement in sight ANDREA RICKER Features Editor | @ricker_andrea
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ost university professors have taught at several different schools. Wib Leonard, Ph.D., however, found the perfect place for him 50 years ago. “I’ve taught longer than anyone in the history of ISU,” Leonard said. “50 years, it’s amazing when I even think about it.” It is not common for a professor to stay at a school for a long period of time. “Even though I’ve had five or six opportunities to leave Illinois State, the more I knew what I was doing here and where Illinois State was going in terms of its programs, the more I wanted to stay,” Leonard said. Leonard came to Illinois State University after graduating from Ohio State. A professor told him to stop by ISU for an interview, and if they liked him and he liked them he could stay. It’s pretty clear how things worked out. Teaching runs through his family’s veins. Leonard adds that there’s about 230 years of teaching in his family tree. “For as long as I can remember I thought being a college professor is something that fits with the kind of person I am,” Leonard said. “There are other settings that would have been fine, but this just fits so nicely with who I am.” He currently teaches sociology, statistics and sociology of the sport. When he is not teaching, he can be found writing as he has multiple textbooks that have been published. “The thing about being a teacher is, you’re always thinking, you’re always reading the paper and checking online and incorporating that into what you’re conveying to the students,” Leonard said. “And of course, you’re always learning from the students.” Another hobby of Leonard that has been with him his whole life is sports. In high school and college, he played football and basketball. And he still stays active, as he goes swimming almost every day. Not only is he a professor, he is also a member of two Halls of Fame. The first is at Northern Cambria High School in Pennsylvania. He still holds the record for scoring 56 points in a single basketball game at his high school. The record was set in 1961. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Individual High Scoring Efforts in Basketball History.
Wib Leonard has been teaching at Illinois State for 50 years and says he does not have a retirement date in mind.
Leonard attended three colleges, one of which was Albright College. It was there where he earned his second Hall of Fame award. When he attended the college, he was captain of the football team. When he graduated college, he received tryout invitations from two professional football teams, but decided to pursue teaching. He incorporates his love of sports with his love of teaching in the classroom with the sociology of sport. Leonard is a pioneer and one of the charter members of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. He has published a textbook, “A Sociological Perspective of Sport” about the subject that is in its fifth edition. “You don’t think of sports being an academic area necessarily,” Leonard said. “[I realized that I could] combine the interest that I’ve had all my life with some academic background. I like sports, I’ve participated in sports and now I write about sports.” In scholarship form, his love for sports continues. The Wib Leonard Quantitative/Sociology of Sport Scholarship recognizes his ISU contributions. The scholarship is awarded annually to the SociologyAnthropology major who has shown a passion and competence in data analytics. Leonard’s received a variety of awards throughout his years of teaching. While the awards and published books are highlights in his career, he adds that the students are a big standout in his time teaching. His classes are primarily lecture style; however, he Kacey Nichols | Vidette Photographer makes an effort to know all of his students. Wib Leonard teaches undergrad and graduate classes. Currently he “If I didn’t like to interact with the students, I teaches statistics, sociology and sociology of the sport.
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wouldn’t be here. I do enjoy what takes place in the classroom,” Leonard said. When he came to ISU, the university was incredibly different. There was no Student Services Building, no Bone Student Center, no Milner Library and no College of Business or Degarmo Hall. The baseball field was where Redbird Arena is now and the softball field was in between the current Student Fitness Center and the State Farm Hall of Business. Technology in the classroom has also made huge leaps in the 50 years Leonard has been teaching. This switch has made an impact on the university and on how classes are taught, especially statistics. “We have done very well here at ISU in terms of the facilities that we have. The infrastructure is phenomenal,” Leonard said. “There’s so much help here that when something goes wrong there’s a contact person that just makes our life as teaching so much easier. That’s radically different.” Not only has ISU had an impact on Leonard’s life in terms of his career, it has impacted his family. Leonard has had four children and a daughter-in-law graduate from the university. He was also able to hand them all their diplomas. “I’m very proud of this place. It has done so well over the years,” Leonard said. “Things are never perfect, but I think the administration has been helpful in terms of providing for us.” Even though he has taught at the university for 50 years, he adds that he doesn’t have a retirement date in mind. He jokes that he could have retired 15 years ago if he wanted to. “I will continue on as long as I still have good health; I feel that I’m making a contribution and that I still enjoy most all,” Leonard said. “I can’t imagine a profession that would fit more with the kind of person that I am by nature.”
Suicide Awareness Month brings hope ISU offers counseling resources to students who are struggling JACK O’NEIL News Reporter | @JackONe39393244
September is Suicide Awareness Month and Illinois State University has plenty of services and counseling for students who are struggling. The month might be drawing to a close, but that does not mean that the effort of educating and raising awareness for suicide awareness should end. Suicidal thoughts and feelings are nothing to blink at, whether they are passing or constant. ISU students are encouraged to contact Student Counseling Services. Everything a student says to a counselor is completely confidential. The stress of college can be too much at times for many students. Academic problems, isolation, mood swings and thoughts about death are all warning factors as to whether you or someone you know is suicidal. It is an issue both the university and its students regard as serious. ISU senior Antonio Crossley says he has never been suicidal but he knows
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ISU offers a variety of services, including online services, to help students who may be struggling.
how serious it is all the same. “I’ve never felt that way in my life and while my door is always open to people that do, your best bet is probably with a therapist for that kind of help.” Crossley said.
ISU as well as many other colleges take the issue seriously and send out multiple suicide hotlines for students in addition to stressing the importance of seeing a counselor. Confidentiality is key, as many students do not want their friends or family to know. One ISU senior, who wishes to remain anonymous, wants people to know these services help. “I was going through a terrible moment in my life last year and it was two weeks before I checked myself in,” he said. “I did not want my mom or my sister or my friends to know how bad I felt. I checked myself in, talked to some people and that helps more than you think it will.” Association of Residence Halls (ARH) also has been known for its work in suicide awareness and prevention. ARH focuses on suicide prevention and awareness by putting on a week-long program, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week, in the residence halls and on the Quad. The Department of Psychology at Illinois State University has its own public PowerPoint presentation on suicide prevention that can be found on its website. The list of services and suicide prevention hotlines can be found on the site. Anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or knows someone who may be suicidal is strongly encouraged to seek help.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Davis air show Saturday night quiets critics
MY VIEW JAKE SERMERSHEIM | Sports Editor
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hrough three games into the season, Illinois State University football’s pass game had yet to get its feet running. Junior quarterback Brady Davis and the receiving core struggled to get on the same page. This issue came to light in the Redbirds’ 21-3 win over Eastern Illinois when Davis threw for just 31 yards. Struggling against the Panthers, Davis completed five of his 11 passes (45.5%). None of his completions came during the second half. Davis started the season throwing for 187 yards and an interception against Northern Illinois. He then followed that up with a 130-yard game against Morehead State with two interceptions. Most of the damage against Morehead State came in the first half, as Davis cooled off considerably after halftime. Davis was just 1-7 for six yards with an interception in the second half. Just one play before that interception, Davis was nearly picked off but a nice play by wideout Taylor Grimes broke up the pick. Accuracy problems were apparent over those three games. Davis was completing passes at just a 41.5 percent clip. But Davis and the receiving group appeared to have turned a corner in their 40-27 win over Northern Arizona. Davis had his best game by far, throwing for 419 yards, two touchdowns and completing passes at a 66 percent rate (22-33). That performance earned Davis the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week Award. His 419-yard game more than doubled his passing yards for the season as he came in with 348 yards through the air. Failure to establish solid production from the wide receivers also was hampering the Redbirds, but a pair of wideouts broke out against the Lumberjacks. Coming into the game, Andrew Edgar had yet to provide solid production. After missing the Redbirds Week 1 game, he managed just two catches for 24 yards in two games. But against the Lumberjacks Edgar popped off, connecting with Davis early and often. The duo connected with 12 completions in 14 looks for 228 yards and two touchdowns. Davis also established a solid connection with freshman Kacper Rutkiewicz. After no catches against Eastern, Rutkiewicz broke through, catching four passes for 105 yards with his longest catch measuring 42 yards. Davis did throw one interception against the Lumberjacks. Coming on the first play of the drive, Northern Arizona’s Heath Beemiller broke through the line and managed to knock Davis’ arm as he was throwing, leading to a Jaden Tauanu’u interception. With a bye week coming up, the Redbirds look to continue to refine the passing game as they welcome perennial MVFC favorite North Dakota State on Oct. 5.
Soccer wins 4th straight after weekend sweep MATT KALINOWSKI Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski8
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2-4 start to the season for the Illinois State University soccer squad was not what the doctor ordered. The Redbirds lost their four games by a combined five goals, including three games by one goal. Now entering conference play, the ’Birds are riding a four-game winning streak, outscoring their opponents 11-3 in the process. The four-game win streak by the Redbirds includes two victories in Flordia this weekend. ISU defeated North Florida 5-0 Friday before knocking off Stetson 3-2 on Sunday. Senior midfielder Kate Del Fava’s nine goals to begin the year places her second in the NCAA (first in the Missouri Valley Conference) in goals to lead ISU’s attack. Her 19 total points also ranks her sixth nationally. ISU, who was projected to finish third in the MVC prior to the season, will ride this momentum behind Del Fava’s strong play into its MVC-opening game aginast Northern Iowa at 1 p.m. Saturday in Cedar Falls, Iowa. “Proud of the resolve and fight our team has consistently showed all season,” ISU head coach Brad Silvey said. “They’ve all worked incredibly hard to position themselves in a great place heading into conference play.”
Friday at North Florida ISU’s junior midfielder Abby Basler scored a hat trick and her first three goals of the season in a big 5-0 win at North Florida. “Tonight was a complete team performance,” she said. “Everyone contributed and did their job, which earned an incredible road result.” Basler scored her first goal of the season in the 11th minute. Redshirt sophomore forward Sarah Lafayette also scored for the first time this year in the 24th minute. The onslaught continued with a second goal from Basler in the 32nd minute (McArthur). Senior forward Alix McArthur scored in the 58th minute and assisted Basler in completing her hat trick in the 60th minute. The defense cannot be ignored however, and Silvey credited many players for Friday’s shutout.
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Members of the Illinois State soccer team huddle prior to a game against Illinois earlier this season. The Redbirds carry a four-game winning streak into conference play after sweeping two games this weekend. “It was a massive team effort to secure the shutout,” he said. “Ashley Santos, Megan McEachern, Alissa Ramsden and Smith were hard-nosed in their defending and very sharp in their distributing.”
Sunday at Stetson On Sunday, ISU overcame a 2-1 halftime deficit to finish off Stetson by a score of 3-2. Stetson’s freshman forward Maggie Struble scored in the fourth and 25th minute to put ISU in a hole early on. Redshirt sophomore forward Sarah LaFayette started the scoring for ISU in the 31st minute with a long strike from beyond the box. “Even after being down two goals, our team showed great poise and composure to steadily work our way back into the game,” Silvey said. “LaFayette’s goal before the half was an important moment as it ignited our energy and mentality.”
The ’Birds outshot Stetson 12-5 at halftime but trailed 2-1 until junior forward Natalie VaughnLow tied the game in the 54th minute. Junior defender Alissa Ramsden scored the first goal of her career to seal the victory for ISU in the 79th minute. Silvey believes improved ball control gave ISU an edge in the second half. “Our improved ball possession really spread out our opponent inn the second half,” he said.
What’s Next: Illinois State’s matchup with Northern Iowa Saturday will be no easy task, as the Panthers carry a 4-4 record currently. NIU was picked to finish fifth in the conference behind the ’Birds. Last season, the Panthers defeated ISU 3-1 in the regular season finale for both teams. Senior forward Jordyn Rolli leads the team with five goals on the season. round total that was three strokes better than the next golfer.
SPORTS IN BRIEF
Davis, Fenlason named MVFC Players of the Week
Volleyball loses three matches at Ohio State Invite
Just one day after Illinois State defeated Northern Arizona 40-27 at Hancock Illinois State University volStadium, two ISU athletes were named leyball lost all three of its matches Missouri Valley Football Conference Friday in Columbus, Ohio, as the Players of the Week. Redbirds played in the Buckeye Redshirt junior quarterback Brady Invitational. Davis earned MVFC Offensive Player of Illinois State came into the weekthe Week honors, while senior placekickend having received the third-most er Sam Fenlason was named the MVFC votes outside of the top 25 in the Special Teams Player of the Week. AVCA poll for its impressive perforDavis exploded for 419 passing yards mances in last weekend’s Redbird in Saturday’s win, which was a career ISU Athletics Classic. high. During the contest, Davis comIllinois State senior golfer David Perkins lines up for a putt during a The Redbirds opened the weekend pleted 22 of his 33 passes, which is a match last season. Perkins earned his first career medalist honors last against host Ohio State, dropping a 66.7% completion percentage. Davis also week. 3-0 match. This marked the first time tossed two touchdowns while throwing the ‘Birds were swept in a match this one interception. Perkins earns medalist honors season, ISU followed this defeat with a 3-1 match Davis surpassed his season total passing yards ISU senior golfer David Perkins led his fellow loss to Miami (Ohio) to wrap-up play Friday. in the contest, having recorded just 348 passing Redbirds to a three-way tie for fourth place with Saturday, ISU dropped a tough five-set deciyards in the three games combined, including 31 his first career medalist honors at the Golfweek sion to Dayton to conclude play in the Buckeye yards against Eastern Illinois the week prior. Conference Challenge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Inivational. ISU now enters conference play with Fenlason was able to knock through four field Sept. 15-17. a 7-5 overall record heading into conference play goals for the ’Birds in the victory, including kicks Perkins, who has ten total top-ten finishes having lost four straight matches. The ’Birds welfrom 23, 28, 32 and 29 yards. He also made all while at ISU, received Missouri Valley Conference come Missouri State (6 p.m. Friday) and Southfour of his extra points on the night. Fenlason, Golfer of the Week honors with his performance. ern Illinois (5 p.m. Saturday) to Redbird Arena who finished the game with 16 total points, He was one of only two golfers in the field of 92 to this weekend to start the conference slate. ISU has made all five of his field goal attempts this shoot under par in all rounds of the tournament. will then hit the road for four straight matches. season. Perkins shot a 10-under-par 206 for a three-
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
REDBIRD RE PORT Redbird tennis duo win bracket The pairing of Tara Damnjanovic and Jelena Vujcic won their bracket after beating Bradley’s pairing of Natalia Barbery Sandra Martin at the Bradley Invitational.
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COACH SAYS: Tara and Jelena played a great tournament. They are exciting to watch, and they still have a lot of upside and room for improvement. I’m looking forward to seeing what they can do.” ISU head coach Maja Kovacek
Del Fava candidate for CLASS Award ISU senior midfielder Kate Del Fava is one of 30 NCAA soccer players named to CLASS award canidate list and the only athlete from the MVC. Ali Rasper | Photo Editor
Brady Davis drops back looking for a receiver in Saturday’s 40-27 win over Northern Arizona. Davis finished the game throwing for over 400 yards.
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’Birds chop down Lumberjacks Brady Davis lifts Illinois State 40-27 over Northern Arizona BLAINE LEWALLEN Sports Editor | @blainelew3
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including a 52-yard scamper late in the second quarter. He did have two fumbles, losing both to the Lumberjacks. Edgar found the end zone on scores of 10 in the first quarter, and a 53-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the ’Birds a 37-21 lead with 3:44 left in the period. Unfortunately for the Redbirds (3-1), the Lumberjacks’ high-powered offense was displayed just as well as on paper. NAU entered the game averaging 517.7 total yards per game, scoring 44.3 points per contest. Senior quarterback Case Cookus, one of the top quarterbacks in the FCS, finished the game going 32 of 56 for 357 yards and four touchdowns. The ’Birds were able to combat Cookus’ strong arm with two timely interceptions, the first of which came by Charles Woods just four plays into the game after Robinson coughed the
ball up to the ’Jacks on ISU’s first play from scrimmage. Woods scampered all the way to the 15-yard line of NAU to set up Davis’ first scoring toss to Edgar. “The coaches made a great call and called Cover 2,” Woods said. “I just disguised it into Cover 4, and I just broke on a sit-and-transfer and made a great play.” Cookus and the ’Jacks took little time to respond, scoring 14-straight points to give them a 14-7 lead with 5:00 left in the first quarter. NAU’s third touchdown of the first half came on a five-yard pass from Cookus to Joe Logan after two straight field goals from ISU’s Sam Fenlason. Fenlason added another boot from 32 yards out as time expired in the second quarter just three minutes after Robinson’s 52-yard score. ISU’s second pick came three plays into the third quarter, this time by senior linebacker Ty DeForest.
ntering the 2019 season, Illinois State University redshirt junior quarterback Brady Davis was confident that his abilities would lead to improvement after an up-and-down campaign to open his ISU career last year. After a rough start to the season having completed just 41.5% of his passes through three games, Davis exploded for a career-high 419 passing yards and two touchdowns in leading No. 10 ISU to a 40-27 victory over Northern Arizona on a rainy Saturday night at Hancock Stadium. “I talked to the receivers last night after we all broke off from our latenight meetings before game day,” Davis said. “I just told them, ‘Obviously we’re (the passing game) looked at as the weak link, everybody’s talking about how poor we’ve been and it’s time we changed that.’ I think tonight we showed what we are capable of doing, we just gotta continue to do it.” Davis, who finished the game going 22 for 33 for a 66.7% completion percentage, completed passes to six different receivers in the contest. His main target, sophomore wideout Andrew Edgar, led the receiving core with 12 receptions for 228 yards and two scores. Edgar amassed his season total receiving yards in the game, having recorded just two receptions for 24 yards in the Luther Kirk dives to tackle NAU running back Joe Logan. three games prior. “It was a hard-fought game against a really good oppoBrady Davis after putKacper Rutkiewicz the nent,” ISU head coach Brock ting up just 31 yards freshman busted out for Spack said. “There were two a week earlier, Davis the best game of his careally good quarterbacks out bounced back against the reer, catching four passes there. It was a big win.” Lumberjacks throwing for for 105 yards giving the Senior running back James 419 yards and 2 touchRedbirds a second option Robinson added 92 rushdowns. behind Andrew Edgar. ing yards on 20 attempts,
Quick Hits | ISU vs. Northern Arizona
Shortly after, Robinson coughed it back up to the ’Jacks for the second time. The defense of the Redbirds stood strong, however, forcing a missed NAU field goal. The ’Birds limited the Lumberjacks to 382 total yards of offense. “We are going to build off of him (Robinson),” DeForest said. “We as a defense kind of thrive off of those negative situations. We love it, we love nothing more than going out on a tight field and doing our thing. I think James knows he is going to get the ball right back because we are going to do our thing and get the ball right back to him.” Three plays later, ISU scored its lone other touchdown on a 20-yard run from Robinson to make it 30-21 with 10:54 left in the third. NAU’s final score came on a passing play from Cookus to Logan, this time from 23-yards out to trim ISU’s lead to 37-27 with 12:15 remaining. Cookus’ attempt to cut the ISU lead to one score on a two-point conversion failed, as his pass sailed over the head of his intended receiver. A fourth down stop deep inside ISU territory by the ’Birds set up a 29-yard field goal by Fenlason with 3:21 remaining. Logan finished with three receiving touchdowns to lead the Lumberjacks (2-2), snagging eight catches for 87 yards. He added 17 rushing attempts for 40 yards. The Redbirds have a bye week before welcoming topranked North Dakota State Ali Rasper | Photo Editor for Family Day at Hancock Stadium for a noon kickoff on Oct. 5. “It’s a big game for anyone, Sam Fenlason the any year,” DeForest said of senior kicker was a perISU’s upcoming matchup fect 4-4 from field goal with the Bison. “Every range and 4-4 on extra Missouri Valley game is points on Saturday. important. It’s nice we have that bye week to prepare for the conference season.”
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Stef Jankiewicz serving.
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assists from ISU junior Stef Jankiewicz ranks second in the Missouri Valley Conference while her 10.22 assists per set rank third in the MVC.
MVC SCORES Illinois St. 40, Northern Arizona 27 N. Dakota St. 27, UC Davis 16 S. Dakota 14, N. Colorado 6 Indiana St. 16, E. Illinois 6 Tennessee Tech 38, W. Illinois 24 N. Iowa 13, Idaho St. 6 Arkansas St. 41, S. Illinois 28 S. Dakota St. 43. S. Utah 7 Kennesaw St. 35, Missouri St. 24
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UPCOMING Volleyball ISU opens its conference schedule this weekend, welcoming Missouri State and Southern Illinois on 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday.
Cross Country
ISU travels to Missouri to take on Mizzou at 6 p.m. on Firday.
Soccer ISU travels to University of Northern Iowa playing at 1 p.m. Saturday. Compiled by JAKE SERMERSHEIM Vidette Sports