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MY VIEW HOLLY PETROVICH Editor-in-Chief

Rambo House demolition completes

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Rambo House, which resided behind Fell Hall on University Street, was officially demolished. The Illinois State University planning departments are currently discussing what will be built on the site. Early discussion ideas included the possibility of an attractive green space due to higher levels of student traffic around the site, but no official plan has been decided as of yet.

The ISU board approved the university-funded project with a $750,000 price tag. The building, which has been vacant since 2005, originally housed female home economics students and was named after the former head of the Home Economics department, Jessie Rambo.

College of Business names new dean Ajay Samant has been named as the new dean of the College of Business at ISU, effective on July 1. Samant will replace the former dean, Gerry McKean, who retires on June 3.

Currently, Samant is a professor of finance and former dean in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida (UNF). He earned a Ph.D. in economics from Indiana University.

Samant raised $13 million for faculty scholarships, program development and scholarships for students through his fundraising efforts while at UNF. He has also been published in The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Global Business and Technology and The International Journal of Commerce and Management.

The Rambo House, located behind Fell Hall, was demolished over Winter Break.

No buyer found for the Mitsubishi Plant

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stantly shifting job market, the classes update workers on interviewing skills, job hunting and career planning.

Despite a five-month search, a buyer has not been found for the soon-to-close Mitsubishi Motors plant. Additionally, Mitsubishi Motors North America requested a lower assessment of the property value. While a final agreement is pending, the plant is expected to be valued at $5.9 million and its warehouse at $1.1 million for two years and three years respectively. The plant will close in May. Heartland Community College offers career readiness workshops for the employees displaced by the closing of the auto assembly plant. Aimed at helping workers re-enter a con-

Tear-down of south side residence halls begins The south side residence halls HamiltonWhitten and Atkin-Colby are currently in the demolition process. Once demolition is complete, the site is scheduled to be repurposed at the new location of ISU’s Mennonite College of Nursing. The buildings opened in 1960 and 1962 respectively, and after the decommissioning in 2012, have remained unused.

BloNo homes suffer from ice storm An ice storm caused power outages across the Bloomington-Normal area during the last week of December. Many homes were damaged, and basements were flooded as a result of the storm. Other areas in Illinois were impacted by the storm as well, and the Salvation Army set up shelters across the state for those affected by the flooding.

ReggieNet undergoes significant update ISU’s academic website ReggieNet migrated to an off-campus hosting environment over break, using the latest version of Sakai, according to ISU Media Relations. The enhancements will allow users to access more features through the website, while also displaying better on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

A full list of changes can be found online at www.news.illinoisstate.edu.

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ISU to host State of the Union event

National news: month recap

In case you missed some of the major news stories that broke over the past few weeks, here is a quick overview of important news that occurred over Winter Break Police violence in Chicago

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The American Democracy Project is hosting a tweetup, watch party and social media event for the State of the Union Address from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.

Illinois State University will serve as the national hub, partnering with the American Democracy Project, iCitizen, American Association of State Colleges and Universities and The Democracy Commitment to webcast the event in a live stream.

Stephen Hunt, a School of Communications professor and interim executive director of the School of Communications stressed the importance of political involvement.

“It’s a really important time in our nation’s history, issues that affect students on a daily basis will be discussed in the address,” Hunt said.

According to a press release from the ISU School of Communication, the stream will reach 250 colleges and universities and 260 community colleges nationally.

The live stream will feature prerecorded interviews with students, faculty and President Larry Dietz.

The webcast will also include an on-stage panel of ISU and Heartland Community College students discussing President Obama’s remarks.

The School of Communication plans to have an interactive civic engagement fair at 7 p.m. The fair will feature booths from university RSOs and other student groups.

RSOs will showcase their civic involvement in the community and on campus.

“Illinois State has had a great record of civic engagement,” Hunt said, crediting faculty and student engagement in past civic gatherings for helping make ISU the national hub for the event.

The night will include live tweeting under the #iSOTU hashtag and interactive polling. see SOTU page 5

Matters remain tense in Chicago in the wake of the November release of a video depicting a Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer shooting an African American teen 16 times.

Following public outrage over the footage, Police Chief Garry McCarthy resigned under pressure from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation into “racial, ethnic, and other disparities in the use of force,” according to a DOJ press release.

Emanuel’s knowledge of the shooting and role in the cover up of the video remains unclear. Public calls for Emanuel’s resignation have been met with resistance from the mayor, who claims no knowledge of any wrongdoing.

Archive Photo Meanwhile, Jason Van Protests against police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement began in Chicago in November of 2015 and continue to arise in the downtown area and other populated metro areas.

Dyke, the CPD officer responsible for the shooting, were previously closed to women according to a faces first-degree murder lllinois remains without budget Department of Defense press release. charges.

Illinois continues without a budget entering Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said that “fully 2016 as Gov. Bruce Rauner and the legislature integrating women into all military positions will Obama announces executive action on gun remain at odds over proposed cuts. make the U.S. armed forces better and stronger” control The budget impasse, entering its sixth month, in a Pentagon press conference last December. has left Illinois struggling to pay bills and fund state President Barack Obama announced his plan programs as Rauner attempts to balance the budto take executive action on gun control earlier Bill Cosby charged with felony get through extensive cuts. this month.

Bill Cosby was arrested and charged with Rauner’s proposed reforms, which include reduc His plan to implement “common sense gun felony sexual assault in late December. Over 50 ing the bargaining rights of state employee unions safety reform” involves expanded background women have publicly accused the comedian of and a 31 percent cut in funding to state universities, checks, investment in mental health care and sexually assaulting them in some way. have been met with resistance from Democrats increased focus on enforcement of gun laws.

Charged with drugging and raping a Temple who hold a majority in the legislature.

Following the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary University employee in 2004, Cosby faces trial The stalemate continues as the 2016 legislaSchool shooting, Obama has made tighter gun in one of the few cases falling within statutes of tive session begins this week. regulations a priority for his administration. limitations.

In a speech on Jan. 5, Obama spoke with ur Cosby continues to deny allegations, suing gency on the issue, stating “the constant excuses All combat roles open to women seven of his accusers for defamation. for inaction no longer… suffice” while outlining his As of January 2016, all combat roles in the Earlier this month, a Los Angeles court gun control measures. determined that Cosby will not face charges for United States Military are open to women.

The president’s executive action plans have two other accusations, both being outside the The integration of women into all combat been met with scrutiny from Republicans in Constatute of limitations. roles will open nearly 220,000 positions that gress and Republican presidential candidates.

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his November, American citizens will be able to vote for the next White House occupant. The first presidential nominating contest of the cycle will be the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1.

This means that President Barrack Obama has less than a year left in office, and his list of actions continues to grow; recently, his main focus is keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.

On Tuesday, Obama spoke about his intention to expand background checks for some firearm purchases and increase federal enforcement of the nation’s gun laws. This comes after a year of thousands of deaths by shootings; The Gun Violence Archive reported that there were 30,088 reported shootings in 2015.

“We have to be very clear that this is not going to solve every violent crime in this country,” President Obama said last week. “It’s not going to prevent every mass shooting; it’s not going to keep every gun out of the

hands of a criminal.”

Though President Obama is working to increase gun control laws, it is no secret that the new presidential candidate will be walking into a half-finished project. There have been many stories, big and small, that have shaped the presidential cycle so

far and leave Americans wondering which candidate is most fit for this overwhelming, yet powerful, position.

Another area for acknowledgement by presidential candidates is Black Lives Matter visibility.

The Black Lives Matter group has been interrupting events by

releasing a criminal justice reform platform and meeting with activists privately.

Other presidential candidate matters include Clinton’s private email use, Sanders’ impressive fundraising in states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, Chris Christie’s plan for tracking undocumented immigrants, Donald Trump’s thoughts on Mexicans immigrating to the United States and the Republicans’ growing interest in the repeal of the 14th amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of whether his/her parents are citizens.

While President Obama is focused on changing gun laws, hopeful candidates are focused on catching our vote for the upcoming presidential election. Regardless of how far Obama gets in this project or other matters that have arisen in the past year, the new president will probably have a lot of immediate cleaning up to do as well.

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Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley. In July, O’Malley was booed for saying that “all lives matter” – a comment he then backed up, saying it was not meant to offend anyone.

Senator Sanders has since been

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Make your 2016 resolution a permanent one MY VIEW EMA SASIC Vidette Columnist When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, most people have a similar motto running through their heads: “new year, new me.” The start of a new year gives people the chance to do something different in hopes that the next year will be their most successful one yet.

New Year’s resolutions are something that all of us have probably gotten to know pretty well. By the end of December, we all come up with a list of activities that we either

want to quit or start doing in the next year. Some examples are to stop smoking or to start going to the gym more frequently. Sometimes people have the willpower to keep their resolution going throughout the year, while other times it’s a different story.

I wish I could say I have kept at least one resolution alive well past the first week of January. Sadly, I never have. One year, I made a resolution to relax more but proceeded to get worked up over the tiniest things. Another year, I vowed to stop picking at my nails, but I failed almost as soon as 12:01 a.m. I’m usually very good about keeping my promises, but not my resolutions.

Although I and millions of others were not successful already this year, that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep your resolutions alive and well. I know where I have gone

wrong with my past attempts and I’m here to help you through the urges of breaking your newfound resolutions.

One good method of motivation is to give yourself frequent muchneeded pep talks. Sometimes all you really need to hear is “I can do it.” Once you believe in yourself and understand that your resolution is a feasible change, anything is possible. Maintaining a positive and encouraging mindset will increase motivation, making your goals for the year ahead more attainable.

Also, inform the people you trust the most and see frequently about your resolutions as well. Whether it’s your best friend or a close family member, they will want you to be successful this year. They are the people who always have your back, so they will be the ones helping you get on your feet when you feel like

REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To students coming back to

campus from Winter Break and the spring semester beginning today. Enjoy syllabus week while it lasts, Redbirds!

Redbird Rumble: To ISU serving as the national hub for President Obama’s State of the Union Address watch party. Hosted by the American Democracy Project, the event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown Ballroom of Bone Student Center.

The Vidette will have online and social media coverage from this event. Check out our website videtteonline.com.

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quitting. If your resolution is to stop eating fast food and you find yourself inching closer and closer to a McDonald’s or Taco Bell, a friend should help guide you in a healthier direction of a grocery store’s produce section. Additionally, most of us don’t want to fail in front of our friends or family, so letting them know what you’re trying to accomplish for the year should be more motivation to stay on the right track.

Last but not least, setting milestones or short-term goals will make the task seem easier. Based on your resolution, mark specific dates in your calendar to celebrate a job well done. If your goal is to run at least a mile a day, keep a running log to write down how many miles you run each day and celebrate once you reach 50 miles collectively. Then increase the milestone

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Redbird Rumble or Fumble? To the first snowfall

of 2016 occurring this past weekend. Central Illinois only received an inch or two of snow, which was less than expected, the National Weather Service reported, while the rest was a rainy mix.

Redbird Rumble: To the Career Center for hosting a plethora of events throughout the semester to help seniors with their job search and younger students develop their future careers. Beginning January 27 is the Graduate School Series, where students can learn about different options for post-graduation.

Other events include career fairs, resume critiques and drop-in hours. More details can be found on news.illinoisstate.edu.

marker. Next time you might want to have a day off after you reach 100 miles, 200 miles and so on. Once you know that you have a set goal in mind, and it is written in your calendar or journal, you feel that push to keep going when you need it most.

The start of a new year is an exciting time for us to try to make ourselves feel better and do the things we were not able to do the year before. While keeping resolutions is a hard task, getting a little help from ourselves and others could make this year the best one yet.

Ema Sasic is a sophomore journalism major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or concerns regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ema_sasic.

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New laws in the new year Over 200 new Illinois laws took effect Jan. 1, some of which could directly affect college students

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ISU’s Social Media Analytics and Command Center (SMACC) will also be at the event to broadcast and follow national social media trends.

The School of Communication invites students of all political affiliations to attend the event in an effort to increase political

engagement in the student body.

The event is free and open to the public. ADP will provide free pizza and beverages at the event.

Nathan Penn is a junior political science major and a reporter and columnist for the Vidette. He can be reached at vidette_njpenn@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @NateJPenn.

Sharing student mental health information Colleges now have the ability to share a student’s mental health information with the student’s parents. Prior to this law, privacy laws prevented parents access to any personal information of the uniTracy Conoboy | Photographer Opioid pill bottles will feature a cap with a combination lock due to a law versity students. Personal health taking effect this year. information for students remained confidential because of their adult Capping at $10,000, one may be forced to pay for status. However, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill alreimbursing a public safety agency for making an lowing students to authorize their university to share emergency response to a 911 call without reasonmental health records with parents or a trusted able grounds. adult. The paperwork for this can be filled out at the time of enrollment at the university. Parents Pill bottles with coded locks or trusted adults will share information with the Opioid medications prescribed by doctors will now university should students feel they are a danger to be prescribed in a new bottle. The caps will have a themselves or others. feature with a numerical locking device. A combination must be entered into the cap to access the Underage drinkers calling 911 medication in the bottle.

Any underage drinkers who take the responsibility of calling 911 for a friend at a party in the case of Traffic fines a medical emergency will not face criminal charges A new minor law going into effect this year will for underage drinking. This new law encourages make traffic ticket fines more expensive, but not students to call 911 and give priority to a friend in drastically. Fines for traffic tickets will rise $5 this need of medical attention without fearing a drinking year to help pay for equipment such as police body ticket. cameras.

Fake 911 calls Faking a call to 911 now has severe consequences.

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The redshirt freshman quarterback possesses a polar opposite style from Roberson. Although Kolbe can run a bit, he is nowhere near the rushing threat of his predecessor.

Instead, Kolbe will utilize a much stronger and more accurate arm to carve up defenses.

It is entirely possible the ISU coaching staff will switch up their offensive schemes for the 2016 run.

While the running game will always be this program’s identity, the Redbird coaches know they have something special with Kolbe. They would be fools to let it go to waste and not adjust the offense to his strengths. Obviously, the ground game should not be abandoned, but it should see a shift in percentage in favor of increased passing calls.

For my money, I believe Kolbe is going to be the second-best quarterback in the history of ISU football next to Redbird legend Matt Brown — that is something I have been saying since the spring. Watching Kolbe in practice, and also during his limited time at Iowa, it is clear to see that the redshirt freshman has a calm, cool and comfortable pocket presence. He sits in there, goes through his progressions and never seems too hurried before slinging the ball.

Of course, there is a steep learning curve he must go through.

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started in place of an injured Roberson, he looked completely lost in the second half under pressure and he never really got his feet under him.

He will learn from that experience and will have receivers Christian Gibbs, Jon-Marc Anderson and Anthony Fowler at his disposal.

Plus, he will be able to dump throws off to tight ends Michael Clements or Tylor Petkovich.

Oh, and there is some guy named Anthony Warrum returning for his senior campaign.

“Jake Kolbe finds Anthony Warrum for the touchdown!” is a phrase Redbird fans are going to hear so many times in 2016 that it might hinder on the borderline of annoyance. It is entirely possible that Warrum could match the output he had this year when he set the school’s single-season record of 15 touchdown receptions. The two are going to build up an uncanny level of chemistry on their way to setting a few records.

Also, throw in a guy I think very highly of who can be used perfectly as a slot receiver: Bryce Jefferson.

The true freshman is a speedster, and he caught just about everything thrown his way this season. He was not utilized heavy enough in the passing game, but he will be used correctly next year as an undersized guy with Stick ’Em attached to his gloves. The passing attack with these returning players is going to open up plenty of room for the rushing attack.

Speaking of the running game, all is not lost with the graduation

of Coprich. We hardly got to see him on game days out of the backfield — which was preposterous considering his talent level — but George Moreira has all the makings of being an every-down stud.

He is slightly bigger than Coprich, although not as fast. But he did showcase some burners on a few kickoffs this year as the Redbirds’ main return man. The redshirt freshman now has three years to develop size, strength, speed and playmaking ability.

The Kolbe/Moreira combination may not look like much right now, but it is going to terrorize defenses down the road. Hop on that bandwagon now while there are still seats at the front.

Despite all of these returns, I do not think the Redbirds are as complete of a team next year. They will be around an 8-3 team in 2016, with another 9-2 finish as its ceiling. ISU will remain in the top 15 throughout the year, although they most likely will not stick around in the top 10. Of course, many other factors exist, mainly who and where the ’Birds will play, so it is nothing short of speculation to predict a record. Still, if they play to their strengths they should see another outstanding season, even if it does not necessarily mean a national championship finish.

Throw in another top recruiting class, and it is clear to see this ISU program is on the rise under head coach Brock Spack. After what he did to build this program, Spack is going to receive many offers from

all over the country. If he leaves, which I do not think he will, there would be a ton of scrambling to find a coach serviceable enough to replace him. But if he stays, the ’Birds are in great hands.

It is easy to be short-sighted and point out what the Redbirds will lose and say they are not going to be as good next year. But after averting

your eyes from the key losses, it is clear to see that the glass is more than half full.

You just have to look closer.

Zack Carpenter is a senior journalism major and sports editor of The Vidette. He can be reached by email at vidette_zecarpe@ilstu.edu and found on Twitter @ZCarp11.

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Share resources and opportunities.

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Review your plans for stability. Employ some elbow grease. Keep control of expenses.

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Features

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

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Top 10 overrated New Year’s resolutions New Year, New Me

This New Year’s resolution is overrated and unattainable.

Setting a goal for the New Year saying “new me” is not an attainable goal because without a specific end point, it is hard to tell what you are trying to change about yourself this year.

Go to the gym more

This is also another overrated goal. Odds are, you will stick with it for the first week or so, and then you will get back into the swing of your busy life and will not have time to “go to the gym more.”

Lose weight

Beat the post-holiday slump by staying organized and preparing for exciting events coming in the spring.

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Battling the post-holiday blues MOLLIE MCDONNELL Features Editor Returning to campus after Winter Break can be a stressful time for students. While some are grateful to be back with their friends, others feel the oncoming course load to be overwhelming.

After one too many days spent binge-watching Netflix on the couch, it is time for students to drop their carefree lifestyles and pick up their book bags. But how can students make this transition easier?

Kathryn Wierda and Jillian Richardson, both doctoral interns for Student Counseling Services, note that returning to a regular schedule after the holiday season can be tough on students.

“Some students find it difficult to transition back to campus after being away for the month,” Wierda said.

“Factors such as comfort level, routine, stress-level, family dynamics [and] responsibilities all play a role in a student’s transition

back to campus. For some students, returning to campus may be challenging, while for others it may be welcomed.”

For students who find themselves clinging to the laziness of the holiday season, the transition is one that is hard to tackle. But with some preparation and a plan, the transition can be simplified.

Richardson suggests some methods for getting yourself back on track. “Set short- and long-term goals for the semester, get involved in the campus community, utilize social support through friend groups and academicoriented groups [and] prioritize self-care,” Richardson said.

Overall, Richardson pushed a main focus.

“Develop a new routine for the semester by honoring commitment and responsibilities.”

By making an effort to keep track of these priorities and creating a habit, students can get in the groove for the semester and get their lives back on track after break.

The interns also suggest that students get out of their comfort zones and save some time

for fun, even as classes are picking up.

“Isolation will bring out the winter blues,” Wierda said. “We encourage students to resist the urge to stay in by themselves. While time for yourself is important, it is also important to get out, meet new people, explore opportunities on campus and take steps to meet your goals.”

A well-rounded schedule certainly helps students return to their regular lifestyles, but sometimes more help is needed.

“If students are finding the transition back to campus challenging, Student Counseling Services offers a variety of services that may be helpful, including workshops, groups or individual counseling,” Richardson said.

“Students are welcomed to explore services and self-help resources on our website at http://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/.”

Redbirds, keep in mind that you are not alone in battling the post-holiday blues. With a little effort, and some help from Student Counseling Services, you can start your semester with some energy and motivation.

Textbook prices test students’ wallets

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t is the start of a new semester, which can only mean one thing when it comes to our fresh class schedules: textbooks.

Almost every course requires a textbook, and the probability of that textbook costing almost as much as your right arm is very high.

Purchasing textbooks is one of the most stressful situations a college student will experience.

Adding book after book to an online shopping cart is painful, emotional and devastating, especially every time the grand total appears on the screen.

The first problem with college textbooks is their prices. It is no secret that the majority of students are already low on funds and scraping to make ends meet as it is.

With the prices of tuition, housing and food, there is barely

Find a significant other

Another very common resolution is finding a significant other. Do not force trying to find someone, because you may end up getting yourself into a relationship you do not want or need.

Be a better person

Each year everyone sets their New Year’s resolution to better themselves and make themselves happier. Try setting a more specific goal, like getting involved in a particular organization.

Save more money

This New Year’s resolution is always a tough one. It is so easy to spend money on anything and everything that this goal will take some budgeting and dedication. Try to set up a specific plan if this is your goal.

Go on a big trip

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Losing weight is a very common New Year’s resolution. If you want to stick to this one, try setting realisitc goals and taking it month by month.

enough money left in a student’s budget to buy a burger, let alone a $200 textbook. Sure, online renting shops help us out when it comes to the prices of the books, but sometimes it is still not enough. A semester’s worth of books can cost anywhere from $200 to $700.

Many professors are honest with their students about how often the required textbook will be used in class, but others can leave us hanging, and you never know what kind of professor yours will be until the first day of class.

This can make it difficult to determine if buying the book is actually worth it. It is no secret that certain classes are passable without purchasing the book at all, but that information is only gained once the semester comes to a close.

Some classes use the book daily, but other books are lucky if the plastic ever gets torn off.

It is frustrating to know that you will never use some of the expensive books you purchase for the semester, which is why a lot of students choose to buy their books after classes begin.

This gives them a chance to look at the syllabus and hear what the teacher has to say about the textbook first. Waiting to buy textbooks is a gamble that many students choose to take, as it can save a lot of money in the long run.

Websites have been popping up everywhere with offers of free, downloadable PDFs and online versions of textbooks for no cost.

Some of these sites are legal, but most of them are not, prompting students to download their textbooks illegally to save some cash.

For some, the illegal downloading is the best alternative, as it offers the chance to save hundreds of dollars as long as they do not get caught. When the best option money-wise is illegal,

it is obvious something might be a little off in the system.

And at the end of the semester, the barely-used textbooks are still of no use, since buy-back rates are crazy low. You will be lucky if the $200 textbook you purchased in December will get $10 from the company by the time May rolls around.

While it might provide a little bit of pocket change, selling your books back is likely to only offer a fraction of the cash you shelled out for them just a few months before.

Unfortunately, textbooks are a necessary part of learning. Without them, there is the chance of doing poorly, or even failing, the classes you spend all this money on to take.

Maybe one day the prices of textbooks will seem reasonable and will not completely crush our bank accounts, but I am not counting on it any time soon.

Many people want to travel the world, but doing so costs a lot of money. If you wish to do this, you are going to have a lot of planning and money-saving to do.

Get better grades

Each semester, classes get harder as students enter their major classes. Getting better grades is always important, but it is also a difficult task that takes a lot of hard work.

Eat healthier

One way to help yourself look and feel better is by eating healthier, but we all know how easy it is to give in to your sweet tooth or those late night McDonald’s runs.

Quit smoking/drinking

Although this is a great resolution to have, it may be the most difficult one, as it deals with addiction and socializing with friends.

ALYSSA GROH | Features Reporter

Sports

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MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

Curse of Terre Haute

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Paris Lee matched a career high 18 points while adding fives assist and five rebounds during Illinois State University’s 77-65 loss at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Ind. JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor

Despite two career high scoring performances from MiKyle McIntosh and Paris Lee, Illinois State University was unable to leave the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Ind., with a victory. The Redbirds have not won at this arena since 2006-07, falling to Indiana State 77-65 Saturday afternoon.

Slow first halves have plagued the Redbirds their past several games. The name of the game was quite the opposite against the Sycamores.

“We weren’t as smart as we were in the first half with our decision-making,” McIntosh said.

“I think we were playing hard and aggressive, but some of our decision-making was not there.”

The Redbirds came out hot, building a quick 8-0 lead in the first three and a half minutes led by back to back three-pointers from Lee. The Redbirds at one point held a 13-point lead during the first half.

McIntosh finished with 20 points, four rebounds, four assists and three turnovers. Lee matched a career high 18 points, adding a team best with five assists and five rebounds.

The Redbirds entered halftime with a six-point advantage and momentum. That momentum quickly disappeared in the second half.

The Redbirds did not make a single threepoint shot in the second half, going 0-for-13 from the three-point line. Illinois State shot just 31.3 percent (10-for-32) from the field in the second half compared to its 45.2 percent (14-for31) effort in the first half.

Sycamores guard Brenton Scott finished with a game high 25 points, shooting 62.5 percent (5-for-8) from behind the arc and 45 percent (9-for-20) from the field. The Sycamores outrebounded the Redbirds hauling in 45 boards compared to Illinois State’s 33.

The Redbirds (9-8, 3-1 MVC) hit the road again against MVC foe Southern Illinois at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Carbondale.

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(12/30) Missouri State, W 74-61

(12/13) Murray State, W 63-31

Deontae Hawkins shot 6-for-11 from the field, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, scoring 16 points while adding nine rebounds.

(12/16) @ Illinois-Chicago, W 72-60

The Redbirds overcame a horrendous first half performance to beat the Flames. Lee scored 15 of his 17 points while Akoon-Purcell netted 11 of his 18 points in the second half.

(12/19) @ Saint Joseph’s, L 79-65

SJU went on several runs throughout the game including a 24-2 spurt. The Hawks shot a season best 15-for-33 from the three-point line.

(12/22) Tennessee State, W 66-55

Akoon-Purcell, McIntosh and frosh Roland Griffin all scored 10 points each as the Redbirds spoiled TSU’s Dana Ford’s homecoming.

ISU shot a season best for a half, 76.9 percent (10-for-13) from the three-point line in the second half as the Redbirds buried the Bears in their MVC home opener.

(1/3) @ Drake, W 67-62

Akoon-Purcell paved the way for Redbirds second MVC win, scoring a career best 28 points including a 360-degree statement dunk.

(1/6) Loyola, W 54-52

Hawkins knocked down three three-pointers during the Redbirds’ comeback effort. Nick Banyard made a game-saving block on LU’s Montel James as time expired, giving ISU its best conference start in seven years.

Josh Tolentino is a junior journalism major and sports editor of The Vidette. He can be reached by email at jtolent@ilstu.edu and found on Twitter @JCTSports.

Illinois State football: a program on the rise MY VIEW ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor Look closer.

At first glance, it seems like the Illinois State University football program is going to see a down year in 2016. It is easy to see where people would come up with this notion.

The Redbirds will face devastating losses on offense with the graduation of running back Marshaun Coprich and quarterback Tre Roberson. The pair was the best one-two offensive punch in the MVFC for the past two seasons.

Gone are their 120 touchdowns over the last two years — an astounding 91 percent of the offensive scores (68 combined TD in 2014, 52 combined TD in 2015). The team also loses the leadership of those two,

who provided a strong locker room presence.

Coprich is a two-time MVFC Offensive Player of the Year, has earned several different All-American accolades and recently finished third in the voting for FCS STATS Offensive Player of the Year — an award he should have won, but that’s another column for another day.

On defense, the two best edge pass rushers are gone in Teddy Corwin and David Perkins. Those two are off to possibly pursue professional careers, with Corwin most likely to be worked out at tight end — he was originally recruited to play the position and has proven he can snag passes on defense — and Perkins as a possible outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

The linebacker corps loses its two most productive leaders in defensive captain Pat Meehan and Alex Donnelly, while the secondary will see their best cornerback Josh Burch graduate as well. Throw in the losses of special teams standout Nate Bond, backup safety Soniel Estime — who was solid in place of

the injured Alec Kocour — and OL Joe Farmer, who figured to be a key reserve on the line before a seasonending torn ACL in fall training camp. Count ‘em up, and that’s 10 key seniors lost.

But look closer, and you will see plenty of reasons for optimism. For one, they will return all five starting linemen. Mark Spelman and Kyle Avaloy will return hungry as senior leaders on a unit also featuring Dan Pawlak, Cameron Lee and Ryan Gelber. Those five improved dramatically from a dreadful game against Iowa to become a cohesive group that paved the way for an elite rushing attack. They have an entire off-season to learn, work and grow together to come back for another go-round.

On defense, the squad returns DL Dalton Keene — who absolutely blew up this year, ranking second on the team in tackles-for-loss (10.0) and sacks (5.0) behind Perkins — and Adam Conley, who has potential to be a force as a pass rusher. Walkon DL Matt McCown is another guy to keep an eye on. Coming into this season, I predicted he was going to

enjoy a breakout year, and that he did – third on the team with 8.5 TFLs, including 2.5 sacks (it’s nice to be right about something).

But easily the most pleasant surprise on defense was first-year starting linebacker Alejandro Rivera. At the beginning of the year, I expected Rivera would lose his starting spot after a couple of games and Iowa transfer Reggie Spearman would supercede. I could not have been more wrong. Rivera completely outplayed Spearman — who, by the way, ended up getting dismissed from the team — and finished the season ranked second on the team with 84 total tackles (win some, lose some as far as predictions go).

Do not forget about the return of safety Alec Kocour, a hard-hitting defender who led the team with three interceptions while pouring in 78 tackles. The main thing to worry about with Kocour is his health. He had off-season shoulder surgery coming into 2015, sustained a concussion and did not play for the playoffs due to a broken clavicle. If he stays on the field, he

is the aggressor that defense needs, but his playing style always provides reason for caution.

Kocour’s fellow defensive backs in the secondary (DraShane Glass, Davontae Harris, La’Darius Newbold) need to see marked improvement in 2016. Far too often, the last line of defense got burned, and it returned to bite them in their loss to Richmond. True freshman Luther Kirk is one the coaches have gushed over throughout the year. He possesses prototypical height for a cornerback at 6-foot2, but needs to add some mass to his 170-lb. frame. Kirk is the strongest candidate to take over Burch’s vacancy.

As you can see, there are plenty of moving parts and A LOT of time between now and the start of next season. But put all of the above analysis aside for the moment. The main reason these ’Birds can see plenty of success next year is due to one guy who is going to have a monkey the size of King Kong on his back: Jake Kolbe.

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