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A proposed bill could force Illinois police departments to release deadly camera footage NATHAN PENN Political Reporter
Illinois police departments may soon force the release of any footage showing an officer discharging a firearm or an officer-involved death. A proposed bill in the Illinois legislature would amend the Freedom of Information Act to require Illinois police to release dashboard or body camera footage depicting a deadly incident. The law comes in the wake of the high profile Laquan McDonald case and the Chicago Police Department’s resistance to release footage of his death. Town of Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner said that the NPD is used to reacting to “Chicago politics.” “It’s unfortunate, but we’ve dealt with things downstate that have happened in Chicago,” Bleichner said. “We’ve been doing it for years and we’ll continue to do it.” Normal is anticipated to spend $137,000 on body cameras within the next fiscal year. “I would envision doing research on what body cameras are out there, which ones fit our needs, then pilot a program,” Bleichner said. Bleichner hopes the NPD will have a fully implemented body camera system by the end of March 2017. Illinois State University Chief of Police Aaron Woodruff said ISU police will eventually get body cameras as well, but he is unsure of the impact they will have. “I think there is too much reliance on the belief police body cameras will solve significant societal issues,” Woodruff said. “Video
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A proposed bill in the Illinois legislature would require police departments to release video footage. footage can help explain part of a story, but it often fails to catch the entirety of the event or the full context of a confrontation.” Woodruff stresses the importance of carefully considering legislation that offers quick solutions to significant and complicated problems. Bleichner believes that the proposed legislation would have significant impacts on policing in Illinois. “There’s less focus on police officers’ rights and more focus on individuals’ rights,” Bleichner said. “If anybody is allowed to video
the police wherever they are, we ought to be able to video them regardless of whether we’re standing in somebody’s home, or standing on a street corner.” Under the current system, a civilian has to file a Freedom of Information Request to gain access to any type of police video. The request is then reviewed to determine if the video should be released. Woodruff said that the proposed bill underestimates how difficult it would be for most police departments to retrieve and edit footage of incidents.
“Most police departments just do not have a staff of people available to sort through hours of videos, nor the skills or software, to remove segments of protected information such as faces and names,” Woodruff said. The bill, which is still in the Rules Committee, would go into effect immediately if passed. 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.
Bloomington and Normal rank among ‘happiest’ Illinois cities TAYLOR LEDDIN News Reporter
Bloomington and Normal are home to permanent residents and are a home-away-from-home to the many students who walk through the doors of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University each year. With differing demographics to appeal to, Bloomington and Normal work to provide amenities that cater to every resident. OnlyInYourState.com recently compiled a list of the 10 happiest cities in Illinois, with Normal and Bloomington taking spots seven and nine, respectively. “We try to bring amenities and entertainment that all ages
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after its twin city, coming in at ninth place. “I think a lot of us being ranked comes from short commute times,” Nora Dukowitz, communication manager for the City of Bloomington, said. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and only 2 percent of residents need to leave home before 5 a.m. to make it to work, according to the list. “Being included on this list reflects many great things about Bloomington,” Dukowitz said. Popular areas such as downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal are key
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Dance RSO prepares for student-run production TAYLOR LEDDIN News Reporter
One of Illinois State University’s newest registered student organizations, Dance Association, gives students learning about dance a chance for a hands-on experience. Faculty, teachers and guest artists sometimes accompany the club’s dance classes on Fridays. Dance Association has been working on their spring show, “Dance Inventions,” which will premiere at the end of the month. “The Dance Association board members are producing the show,” Sara Semonis, head of the dance program, said. “Everything from the lights, to the music to the choreography is entirely student-run,” Brooke Kirschsieper, president of Dance Association, said. Kirschsieper explained that the audience will likely have a different experience than what they anticipate. “It’s a different experience because there is what people think dance is, and then there is what we do,” Kirschsieper said. “We perform what’s called concert dance. It’s not commercialized and [it] is just raw.” Campus Outreach Chair Abra Mykes agreed with Kirschsieper’s explanation and added, “This concert features the works of our student members that they have been preparing for since August. The audience can expect to see innovative contemporary dance pieces, each with its own individual and unique style.” Dance Association members who do not get the chance to perform in the upcoming show can still have their work reviewed by faculty. “We provide what’s called a ‘Work in Progress’ where, if your piece doesn’t get chosen, you still get a chance to perform it before the faculty in order to receive feedback,” Kirschsieper said. The show runs from Jan. 28 to 30, with each show beginning at 7:30 p.m. and an additional show at 2 p.m. on Jan. 30. “Dance Inventions” will be performed in Centennial East Room 116 and is free to the public, but donations are also accepted. Taylor Leddin is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at tleddin@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @TaylorLeddin.
New presenters join speaker series The spring speaker series will bring a multitude of new faces from around the world to Illinois State University EMA SASIC News Reporter
The list of presenters in the spring 2016 President Speaker Series includes an African American gay Quaker, a former CEO, a disabled man fighting for representation, an author and historian and a hacker. The series continues at noon Wednesday with textile artist Stephanie Liner presenting “Mementos of a Doomed Construct” at University Galleries in Uptown Stephanie Normal. As a child, Liner Liner lived in North Carolina, where she was always surrounded by textiles. She lived by many textile mills, and her family worked in the fabric and furniture industries. With so many influences, Liner studied art at the North Carolina State University College of Design with a focus on textiles and sculpture. Her exhibit was featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in 2012 as part of the “40 under 40: Craft Futures”
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Taiwan’s female president may influence U.S. voters
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aiwanese voters made history this month by electing pro-independence party candidate Tsai Ing-wen as the first female president of the country. With over half of the votes counted, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Ing-wen built an unquestionable lead over her closest rival, the Nationalist (KMT) candidate Eric Chu, on Saturday, Jan. 6. This win for Ing-wen could create a positive limelight for U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Clinton is the first woman to run for president of the United States with the Democratic Party, and if Taiwanese citizens continue to love Ing-wen, our country may deeply consider electing a female president as well. According to a new poll of undeclared voters in New Hampshire, 70 percent of voters say they plan to vote for Bernie Sanders, and 25 percent will vote Clinton. Likewise, among registered Democrats, Sanders leads Clinton 50 percent to 41 percent. However,
a December poll found Sanders trailing Clinton 34 percent to 50 percent among that group. Obviously, Sanders now has a lead among the Democrat popular opinion, but many of Clinton’s values closely resemble those of Ing-wen — values that got her into Taiwan’s office. Clinton often concentrates on changing the U.S. and helping it grow in a positive manner.
This is also similar to Ing-wen’s motives to strengthen Taiwan. In her victory speech, Ing-wen said she would prioritize uniting and strengthening Taiwan so the island would have more respect from the international community. “Only when we grow stronger will we be able to gain respect and protect our people and our democratic way of life,” Ing-wen
said, according to The Associated Press. She made a pledge to “maintain the status quo for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.” Ing-wen also pledged to protect “this country’s sovereignty … [holding a flag] is a right of the Taiwanese people, and it should be normal and this is something that the international audience should respect.”
Seeing Ing-wen’s election victory is proof that women care about their nations just as much as men, and they are willing to make changes to make their nation a better place. Unfortunately, it is rare to see a woman in a presidential role, but Ingwen is becoming an inspiration to women all over the world. If she can lead a country, other women can do it too. Ing-wen grew up in Fenggang, a village in southern Taiwan, before moving to Taipei as a teenager. As a lawyer, she first studied at National Taiwan University, where she once reportedly failed a criminal law class. She now has her Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, is fluent in English and is regarded as the most internationally-minded leader the island has seen so far. This is a big step for women across the nation, and her victory should push Clinton to work hard during her race toward the presidency and use her gender to her advantage.
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Take the time to fine-tune your social media MY VIEW EMA SASIC Vidette Columnist
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hether we want to admit it or not, social media is a big part of our lives. Twitter always updates us about what is going on in the world, Facebook makes it easy stay connected to old and new friends and Instagram lets us share photos of our day-to-day lives. As fun as social media is, we have to keep in mind that everyone has access to our profiles. I’m not sure how, but strangers from South American and Asian countries have sent me friend requests
and have looked through my Facebook profile from thousands of miles away. While we mainly want to use them recreationally and post pictures from the latest night out with friends, we have to be aware of the consequences. One precaution that all college students should be proactive about is making sure their social media profiles are appropriate. When you apply for any job, one of the many factors that employers view is how you present yourself on social media. If an employer sees that you post pictures of yourself at parties constantly or that you write some questionable posts, you shouldn’t bet on getting that job. Employers want to know that they hired someone who is professional, and posting inappropriate comments on social media does not scream professionalism.
Before I apply for jobs, I go through my Twitter and Facebook profile and delete any posts that wouldn’t help me get the job. While I don’t post any inappropriate photos or tweets, the silly Facebook pages I liked in middle school might come back and haunt me. Giving your profile a makeover every once in a while helps you stay in control of your image. Another reason why it’s important to monitor your social media is that it can affect other people. Someone might be interested in you and would like to start a relationship, but after looking at your profile online, they might have a totally different representation of you. The same could go the other way around. Social media allows us to see what people are (or are not) really like, and people might be shocked when they see
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REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To the ISU men’s basketball team
for beating Northern Iowa 76-67 Saturday night. The Redbirds are now 11-10, and 5-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Redbird Fumble: To the snow storm that hit the East
Coast this weekend, killing at least 18 people. Winter storm Jonas brought more than three feet of snow and caused flooding in several states. Many flights were cancelled throughout the weekend, but schools will be open Monday, according to The New York Times.
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Redbird Rumble or Fumble? To Illinois Gov. Bruce
Rauner for addressing the state Wednesday in Springfield. As Illinois enters its eighth month without a budget, many are eager to hear what Rauner’s plan of action is, according to The Pantagraph.
Redbird Rumble: To ISU for being named a top school in the 2016 Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) Guide to Colleges & Universities for supporting veterans during their education. ISU has been recognized for this for several years.
fensive. You can gossip to friends and family, but make sure to keep it off of your profile. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and every other social media hub have made it easier than ever to stay connected with people. Since everything is so public, we should all be concerned with making ourselves look good. Have a quick look at your profiles, and if something makes you cringe, it might be time to fine-tune your social media. Ema Sasic is a sophomore journalism major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ema_sasic.
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Gina Hunter, an associate professor from Illinois State University’s department of sociology and anthropology, will speak to the University Club Jan. 29 in the Faculty/Staff Commons located at the northeast corner of the Bone Student Center. Hunter was the consultant for the McLean County Museum of History’s people gallery throughout its renovation, and the new gallery exhibit is called “Making a Home.” As a consultant for this exhibit, Hunter will address the role she plays as a cultural anthropologist. The exhibit tells the stories of those have come to McLean County and found a new home. Making a Home is the first exhibit which will eventually make up a series of five, transitioning into a permanent exhibit called “Challenges, Choices and Change: The People of McLean County.” “I’m going to be talking about the renovation process and my role as a consultant at the gallery,” Hunter said. Hunter will also introduce some of the stories found throughout the exhibit. The new gallery is open to the public, and students can attend the McLean County Museum of History for free to view the exhibit. The University Club provides a weekly congenial venue to learn about the university and the local community. During the academic year, the club meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. most Fridays in the Faculty/Staff Commons Area. The club also provides the opportunity for faculty to get to know other faculty members from across the university. Support for the club is provided by contributions from the Provost’s Office and the President’s Office. All faculty, staff, administrative professionals and annuitants are encouraged to attend.
NEWS IN BRIEF Rauner to deliver State of the State address Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is preparing to deliver his second State of the State address Wednesday. Illinois is about to enter its eighth month without a budget. Despite Rauner’s pro-business and union-weakening agenda to turn things around he declared at his last State of the State address, much of that agenda remains incomplete. Rauner hoped the past year would not consist of any conflict
or bickering, particularly between the governor and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan of Chicago. In an interview from The Pantagraph, Republican Rep. Adam Brown of Champaign stays optimistic about the future of the state. “I’m hopeful that the governor will address a concrete fiscal path for the state,” Brown said. Lawmakers from both sides hope Rauner’s speech addresses many of the issues regarding the state budget as well as unresolved issues from the past year.
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spots still open for election judges this spring. To serve as an election judge for the Board of Election Commissioners, one must be a registered voter in Bloomington or a qualified high school or college student. One must also not be subject to the registration requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act in Illinois. As an election judge, duties include helping to set up the polling places the night before the election. On Election Day, election judges will work from 5:15 a.m. until the election is over, which is usually 9 p.m. or later. AUDREY ANFIELD | NEWS REPORTER
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line waiting to attempt his second FT with 3.6 seconds left, Duke leading BU 61-59. As Zoubek’s attempt rimmed out, Veasley boxed out Lance Thomas and Gordon Hayward, securing the rebound. Hayward took two dribbles upcourt and launched a half court prayer as time expired. Hayward’s shot hit the backboard before hitting the rim and bouncing out of the cylinder. “Gordon was our best player. Anytime he shoots it, we all think it’s going in. A couple more inches, man,” Veasley said with a sigh. “I actually have never watched a replay from that game.”
Life around basketball
Following graduation, Veasley played professionally in the BJ league, with Niigata Albirex in Niigata City, Japan before an NBA D-League stint, when he was selected as a fifth-round selection by the Rio Grand Valley Vipers. After realizing his playing days were over, Veasley wanted to transition into a different side of basketball. “Once I knew I was done playing, I knew I still wanted to be involved with basketball. I’ve been around it my whole life, [and] I didn’t want it to stop.” Veasley became the video coordinator at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis for one season, a gig for which he thanks former IUPUI coach Todd Howard. While at IUPUI, Veasley continued working on his resume with former BU coach Brad Stevens, knowing he wanted to move up the basketball
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ranks. “Coach Stevens called me saying Illinois State had a position open— video coordinator—‘What do you think about that?’ I said, ‘Definitely.’ It was a chance to move up to a bigger and better school. I wanted to pursue that. He put me in contact with ISU Coach [Dan] Muller, came down, interviewed, now I’m here.” Veasley was hired as ISU’s video coordinator during July 2013 before he was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations in August 2015. “Before I handled all video needs, [such as] film exchange with other teams. Now, I have a lot more responsibility with the team as a whole from setting up travel, hotels, a lot of dayto-day operations.” It is a position with added responsibilities that Veasley is grateful for. “Being able to be more hands on with the program, with day-today operations, I like the added responsibility.” Muller thanked Veasley for his hard work following his promotion in August. “Will has done a great job here and
certainly deserves this promotion and added responsibility.” Muller said. “We are fortunate to have him in our program.”
Instilling the winning way
Raised as a hard worker and winner his whole life, Veasley tries to implement the same traits to his current position with the ISU coaching staff and roster. “I’m always trying to give the guys tips and pointers. I don’t want them to think as if they have to be like Butler, but instead any little thing I can do to nudge them in the right direction of winning and being better men overall.” “Win,” as defined by the MerriamWebster’s dictionary, is “to achieve victory or a prize in a fight, contest, game, etc.” Former ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott, who also lost his battle to cancer, described winning and losing as, “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.” Andrew Smith beat cancer through
the way he lived as a winner. While Will Veasley continues his position as ISU’s Director of Basketball Operations, he remembers his former teammate through his actions: leading by example rather than words, and continuing to bear
the “winning way.” Josh Tolentino is a junior journalism major and sports editor at The Vidette. He can be contacted at jtolent@ilstu.edu and followed on Twitter @JCTSports.
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easier to advance. Your cash flow increases. Brainstorming is more productive with Mercury direct. Keep track of shared accounts. Avoid gambling or risky business. Replenish your reserves. Resist the temptation to splurge on toys. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Group membership pays off newly. You learn even more quickly with Mercury direct. It’s easier to get teams aligned. Begin a two-day planning phase. Be a strategist, rather than impulsive. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — A barrier to your objective is dissolving. Words and traffic flow better with Mercury direct. The pressure eases. It’s easier to get the word out. Discover romance today and tomorrow. Enjoy a delicious conversation.
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Features
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Alan Rickman’s legacy lives on Potterheads’ favorite anti-hero will be remembered fondly by Redbirds MARY CULLEN Features Reporter
It is not too grand of a leap to say that current college students grew up alongside the “Harry Potter” series. Whether you were a wizard or a muggle, the series is familiar to everybody. Alan Rickman, who played the cold Professor Snape in the “Harry Potter” series, died at 69 on Jan. 14, leaving behind a community mourning his passing. Current Illinois State University senior Alexandria Jenkins read each “Harry Potter” book at least once, and some even a few more times. Jenkins applauded Rickman for having played Snape’s character so well in the series and believed he brought the character to life as someone who existed outside of a book. “The way he played with intonation in his voice and remained constant throughout the movies, while not giving away any secrets, was incredible,” Jenkins said. “Sometimes you could catch a glimpse of what he was thinking in his facial expressions, but you couldn’t tell what he was thinking about. He kept us guessing.” Harry Potter fans across campus were touched by the death of this beloved character. “I think portraying characters from books is one of the hardest acting jobs out there because so many people already have an image of that character alive in their heads,” ISU English master’s student Katy Lewis said. “I think a good actor not only recognizes that, but also realizes that he cannot be limited by what fans want him to be.” Lewis believes Rickman accurately bal-
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Alan Rickman, most commonly known for his character ‘Snape’ in the “Harry Potter” series, passed away at the age of 69. anced these characteristics. “He has set the bar for actors, especially in the realm of fiction and fantasy. He truly embodied the character and picked the words out of the book to form a living character who seemed so real to fans,” Jenkins said. “From the first moment we encounter Snape, we’re curious. Who is he? Why is he so mysterious? Why is he hiding things? What’s
going on with his immediate and unwarranted disdain for Harry? And, like all good mysteries, we’re immediately captivated,” Lewis said. Lewis added that Rickman initiated this captivation most notably in the first movie, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” “He was a mystery, but in the end he became part of the family. He was no longer
seen as the Death Eating, Voldemort pleasing, hostile Potions professor that we thought he was,” Jenkins said. Lewis did not think she would like Snape’s character if it had not been for Rickman’s acting. For all of the character’s faults, Rickman was able to invest audiences into a character who was, in all honesty, not the nicest man. “Rickman really did humanize Snape, and not just in the sense that he brought him to life on screen. Rickman, even though Snape was reserved and closed off, still managed to emotionally engage the audience so that, when certain events occur in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,’ we’re not sad, we’re devastated,” Lewis said. Lewis believes that it was Rickman’s portrayal of Snape that solidified our empathy for the character. “Sometimes I wonder if, in 50 years, they’ll do a remake and cast someone new. If that happens, I know I’m going to hate it. I can’t possibly imagine anyone else playing Snape. I will go see the movie, and I’ll still probably hate it,” Lewis said. The news of Rickman’s death was the first thing that Lewis saw the morning of Jan. 14. She has a group chat with some of her friends back in Virginia, and they spent the morning consoling one another. “Throughout the day, I would hear other people talking about it and the comment was always, ‘I just can’t believe it.’ In many ways, it was like losing Snape all over again,” Lewis said. Lewis captured what is in every Potter fan’s heart when she said she believes being a fan of Rickman is defined in one way: “After all this time? Always.”
Stay the course, or drop the class? REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter
your GPA. When you find yourself failing a course, dropping it may seem like one of the easiest options when it comes to your grades. At this point in the semester, some students But sometimes, the best thing to do is talk with may feel unsatisfied with their class schedules. your teachers and advisors first. Classes may seem too difficult or unnecessary, “If a student is failing the course, it’s best to and dropping a course may seem like the best speak to the instructor to see if mathematically option. Sometimes, that decision can be tricky. they can still be successful and complete the Here’s how to know if dropping a class is the course with a passing grade. If this is not posright choice for you. sible, yes, it is best to drop the course, but only “If you are enrolled in a course that you are prior to the March 4 deadline,” Navickas said. considering dropping, Freshman Emma it’s better to act sooner Hoffman knew that rather than later,” dropping a class was Academic Advisor the best decision for Julie Navickas said. her after the first “For the spring 2016 week of the spring semester, you can semester. drop a course through “I knew I needed Monday, January 25, to drop a class without receiving a because the first few WX on your transcript. people who I told The last date to drop a about my schedule course and receive a 25 were shocked about percent tuition refund my course load and is Tuesday, Feb. 9. wished me luck,” Friday, March 4 is the Hoffman said. “I final day to drop a full went to the first semester course.” week of classes, and Unfortunately, one while I really liked must drop a class my class I dropped, fairly early in the it wasn’t a necessity Jenna Kadziulus | Vidette Photographer semester. This makes When you are getting overwhelmed with work in to take this semesit difficult to know for ter,” she said. one class, you should think about dropping. sure if you need to Even with all of this change your schedule to in mind, dropping a class can still be confussave your GPA and/or lower your stress levels. ing. The stress of dropping a class mixed with the possible consequences that it may leave on “If students have any hesitation or reservayour transcripts can make even considering it tions about the course, it’s best to discuss this all the more difficult. with the instructor as soon as possible. Often“The key is to know when the deadlines occur times the instructor can lead the student in the each semester. Always talk to your academic right direction,” Navickas said. advisor and discuss any actions you’re thinking Sometimes, a few weeks into a class, you about taking with your instructor,” Navickas might find yourself with a grade that will ruin said.
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Students can apply hand sanitizer throughout the day to kill germs.
Avoid the seasonal sickness Wash your hands
This may seem like a simple tip, but washing your hands goes a long way. Most of the time, your hands are the first thing to touch germs. Then when your hands touch your face, mouth or food, they easily get inside your body, making you sick. Avoid this by washing your hands frequently. It may be helpful to carry around hand sanitizer if you are constantly on the go or do not have a sink nearby to wash your hands as needed.
Avoid touching your face
As mentioned before, your hands carry many germs. If you are unable to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face. This will keep the germs out of your system, keeping you healthy.
Disinfect
Keep your house clean by disinfecting it often. You never know what germs you or your guests may bring into the house, especially if one of your roommates is sick. Disinfecting often will keep the germs away and will also leave your house looking nice.
Use paper towels
If you typically use hand towels to dry your hands and face, try using paper towels during the winter months. Sharing the same hand towel with multiple people is an easy way to pass germs and will increase your chances of getting the nasty common cold.
Eat, exercise and sleep
Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and getting plenty of rest helps boost your immune system to fight those common cold germs.
Don’t share
Since the common cold is so contagious, do not share your drinking glasses or food. Sharing these items will increase your chance of getting the common cold, so keep these items to yourself. It may even be useful to use disposable plates, utensils and cups during the winter months to ensure you do not exchange germs with your roommates. Compiled by Alyssa Groh | Senior Features Reporter
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Sports
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016
Groovy dyn-o-mite! McCloud lights it up from 3-point line, ties career high 15 points, Redbirds defeat MVC foe Northern Iowa 76-67 on Retro Day JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
Following an ugly win over Bradley on Wednesday, the Illinois State University men’s basketball team came out with its strongest performance of the year, holding Northern Iowa to 29 second-half points en route to a 76-67 “Retro Day” win on Saturday afternoon at Redbird Arena. The Redbirds (11-10, 5-3 MVC) overcame an eight-point first half deficit to the Panthers (10-11, 2-6) behind the hot shooting of Justin McCloud. After struggling to find the bottom of the bucket throughout conference play, McCloud bounced back on Saturday to nail three straight 3-pointers, and he hit a fourth a few possessions later in the first half. “Justin really got our team going with those bombs,” ISU coach Dan Muller said. “It was a great team effort. Our fans were awesome.” McCloud finished tying a career high 15 points, making five 3-pointers (5-for-6). The long range shooting got the team and the majority of the 7,103 fans in attendance excited. The Panthers got hot late in the first half, however, making five straight buckets and entering halftime trailing 40-38.
But the ’Birds locked down the Panthers in the second half, including an 11-minute stretch in which UNI went 0-for-13 from the field as ISU opened up a 68-52 edge. The ’Birds then held a late comeback bid to send the Panthers home with a 76-67 loss. “Our focus to the game plan was at a high level in the second half,” Muller said. “Our attention to personnel along with some of their fatigue resulted in a great win against a very good team. I’m not really surprised because we’ve been playing great basketball.” MiKyle McIntosh finished with a team high 18 points (6-for-11 FG) while adding six rebounds. In one of his best games of the season, junior guard Paris Lee paced the Redbirds with 16 points, four rebounds, six assists and zero turnovers. Senior wing DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell scored just seven points, his first single-digit scoring outing of the season. UNI has struggled the past couple weeks trying to find its groove. Senior guard Wes Washpun scored a game high 23 points (8-for-13 FG), adding a team best six assists. “I don’t think we’re that far off,” UNI coach Ben Jacobson said. “We’re going to take chances with that 2-3 zone and it was
effective for the most part minus McCloud.” Paul Jesperson added 15 points, while Matt Bohannon added 13 for the Panthers. ISU had one of their best games of the season from the free-throw line, making 16-of-19 FT attempts. The Redbirds outrebounded the Panthers 34 to 26. “It was fun to play the right way,” Lee said. “Coach has been telling us all season to just play for each other and to play the right way. We did that tonight.” McIntosh and the rest of his teammates stated they have McCloud’s back no matter what. McCloud has been battling a slump all season, struggling with shooting the ball. “We keep telling him to shoot,” McIntosh said. “We trust him, no matter what, we just tell him to keep shooting. Even if his percentage is bad, we tell him, ‘it’s going to go down eventually.’” In respect to “Retro Day,” ISU wore its throwback 1970’s Doug Collins-era jerseys featuring candy cane shorts and “I” state logo tops. “I love the jerseys. I’m surprised they didn’t give us shorter shorts,” McIntosh laughed. The Redbirds will host Drake (5-15, 0-8) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Redbird Arena.
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Justin McCloud made five of his six 3-point attempts, scoring a career-high 15 points Saturday against Northern Iowa.
Freeport Willie: a winner in all Will Veasley remembers former teammate Andrew Smith, reflects on career JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
Cancer continues to be a serious issue that plagues society and takes away lives sooner than expected. Too often, we are reminded of the importance and value of life the hard way. Dan Baranowski | Staff Photographer
ISU Director of Basketball Operations, Will Veasley
Illinois State University Director of Basketball Operations, Will Veasley, remembered former Butler University teammate Andrew Smith as a “winner at life.” Smith died on Jan. 12 at the age of 25 after batting cancer for two years. The former BU forward was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in January 2014, less than a year after he played his final game as a Bulldog. “Drew put everyone else before himself,” Veasley said. “If anyone needed anything, he would help in any way possible.” Veasley was a senior and team captain during BU’s National Championship runnerup year in 2010 while Smith was a freshman. While many continue to ache and mourn the loss of Smith, Veasley believed Smith lived the best life he could have lived. He remembered actually knowing Smith’s mother before knowing Andrew. “His mother always talked about how loud and outgoing he was. The first time I met him, he was nothing like what she said. He was humble. He didn’t play as much his first year; he took advantage playing behind Matt Howard and older guys.” “I wasn’t the vocal leader, I was more of the lead by action type of leader,” Veasley said. “I was there the longest compared to everybody else. I was more of the quiet leader. When it came to embodying the Butler, the winning way, that was me. I lived it for four years.” The quiet leader personality is a trait Veasley passed down to Smith that he epitomized throughout his career and life, growing from a quiet, young freshman to a leader on the court and for those surrounding him. “Every day in practice, Drew would be the hardest worker. He was always trying to get better, doing the extra workouts. He always listened and took in what you had to say. Drew always strived to be better.” Veasley fumbled his words trying to describe Smith in one sentence. After taking a deep breath, Veasley characterized Smith as “one of the most humble guys” he has ever known. “Drew was quiet and busy with his wife at times, but no matter what, he was always working hard. I’m grateful I had a chance to be his teammate.”
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Will Veasley (#21, first row, center) and Andrew Smith (#44, third row, center) were part of the 2009-10 Butler men’s basketball team, the 2010 National Championship runner-up.
Life as a wolf
Veasley grew up in Freeport, Ill. and was a four-year varsity starter at Freeport High School. “Freeport’s not a big place, but a couple good players have come out of there.” Veasley credits a lot of his development and progression as a player to his AAU team, the Illinois Wolves. “Playing with the Wolves, being able to play in Chicago, it really helped me develop my game. It allowed me to play against better competition. I gained confidence knowing I could play against bigger and better players.”
Dawg days
Racking up 877 points and 476 rebounds while starting 69 times in 134 career games, Veasley is BU’s all-time winningest player. There are two specific shots in Veasley’s career that every fan recalls. The first came during the final minutes of the Butler vs. Syracuse game in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Syracuse was the top seed of the
region and heavily favored over the Bulldogs. With just a couple minutes left and BU holding a one point lead, Veasley converted the biggest shot of his career: a corner 3-pointer that rimmed out and hit the top the backboard before falling through the net. It was a shot he thought he missed. “The moment it left my hands, when it hit the rim and hit the backboard—not many shots do that—I actually thought I missed it. Once I saw it go in, I was so happy. It gave me a boost and helped my confidence with the rest of the tournament,” Veasley said. It gave BU a four point lead they wouldn’t surrender as they upset top-seeded Syracuse 63-59 in the West Region semifinals.
Hayward’s half-court heave
It was a shot that would have made the Butler vs. Duke, 2010 National Championship game the most memorable game in NCAA history. Duke’s Brian Zoubek stood at the free-throw see VEASLEY page 6