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‘Fake diversity has got to go’ Discrimination march takes over Quad Monday ELIZABETH SEILS News Editor | @SeilsElizabeth
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tarting at Schroeder Plaza and ending at Hovey Hall, hundreds of students took to the Quad to voice their displeasure with Illinois State University. “It’s more than homecoming,” Black Homecoming Committee President Ashley Dumas said. “This is about attending an institution that we feel comfortable, that we feel safe.” The organizers spoke to the large group and claimed that ISU uses minority students as “tokens,” meaning that they are there to increase diversity numbers but are not fully appreciated by the university, they said. See BHC RALLY on Page 3
Illinois State junior Cycy Mac stands idle atop the staircase in front of Hovey Hall. ISU’s Black Homecoming Committee led a march from Schroeder Hall around the Quad to Hovey Hall in protest of unfair treatment and being victims of what they call “fake diversity,” sparking an overdue conversation about discrimination on ISU’s campus. Hundreds of students gathered to join the rally. Jennifer Haiden | Photo Editor | @jen_haiden
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LinkedIn workshops try to Veterans networking dinner make job search easier to feature Sen. Barickman JACK O’NEIL News Reporter | @JackONe39393244
The Career Center is holding LinkedIn workshops this week at Illinois State University to help students land jobs. There are several workshop sessions, and students can attend one or all of the events. The LinkedIn workshops are scheduled for Oct. 8, 16 and 22, each day ranging from basic to advanced levels, respectively. Both provide different services for building and using an account. Basic level workshops will help students create a profile and provide a general overview on how to use the LinkedIn website. Advanced level workshops will go a little further. They will show students how to take advantage of their professional networking and job search using LinkedIn. The job search is a very stressful process for many and an important one for all. ISU junior Ashley Crandall says that she will take any opportunity that will help her find a job.
“I don’t want to be broke like how I am college broke,” Crandall says. “But if I don’t find a job, it will be worse than college broke. I don’t really see my career at the moment and that’s kind of scary to me.” LinkedIn has recently become a large part of the job-search industry. Career Center Assistant Director for Marketing and Communication Susan Whitsitt said that LinkedIn is a big deal and will help students of ISU. “LinkedIn is the leader in online professional networking,” Whitsitt said. “Students know how to effectively utilize Instagram and other platforms from a social perspective. However, tools like LinkedIn are utilized by employers and other professionals to identify potential candidates and build connections. “These sessions help them make the most of this valuable tool to build professional contacts and career connections.” The sessions will be at times already stated and those who wish to find more information may look at the Career Center’s website.
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The event will also give students a chance to connect with different employers and talk about their n Nov. 19, the Illinois State unique military experiences over University Career Center dinner. State Sen. Jason Barickman, Redwill be hosting a networkbird alumnus and U.S ing dinner and exposition Army National Guard at 5 p.m. at Hancock veteran, will also give a Stadium. presentation during the The dinner will be held event. for Illinois State students Barickman was elected who are involved in the into the Illinois State ROTC program, have Senate back in 2012 and served in the armed forces represents the 53rd Legor are connected to the islative District. Sen. Jason Barickmilitary. He is currently serving man Regardless of whether as the Senate assistant the student has served Republican leader, co-chair of the in the active duty component, Legislative Audit Commission, are currently part of the national guard or part of the reserve units, minority spokesperson on the Judithey are welcome to take part in ciary Committee and is a member of the Criminal Law, Education, Executhis event. During the dinner, students will tive and Labor committees. After the dinner, all the particihear from a panel of student interns, pants will have a chance to attend who are also veterans, about differan expo to learn about different ways to market and brand all ent internships and full-time job sorts of military skills to employers opportunities. and in resumes.
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PLF extends preservation to Panther Creek forest JACK O’NEIL News Reporter | @JackONe39393244
The ParkLands Foundation of Bloomington acquired 36 acres of Panther Creek forest in late September. Panther Creek is a stone’s throw from Bloomington-Normal. The Baller Woods Nature Preserve, named for Dr. Robert S. Baller, is part of the purchase and is near three other PLF nature preserves. This development curbs deforestation, protects water quality and provides habitats for plants and animals. The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation and the PLF members and supporters funded this purchase. Dennis O’Brien, Executive Director of The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, said that this achievement is amazing and they are proud to help. “ParkLands’ achievement of
protecting over 3,600 acres of natural area along the Mackinaw River in central Illinois is impressive,” O’Brien said. “The Foundation is pleased to partner in the group’s latest acquisition, Baller Woods.” This is a victory for local environmental activists and organizations. Illinois State University professor Angelo Capparella said that this news is hopeful and beneficial to the state of Illinois. “These kind of efforts give me hope because not only will the site be dedicated and protected for nature forever, attention will be paid to enhance its ecological health,” Capparella said. “It provides much needed land for passive nature recreation in a state which ranks far behind others in accessible natural, public land that helps people connect and develop an appreciation for the natural landscape of Illinois.”
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"But it's more than just giving us a Diversity Advocacy, it's more than just giving us a multicultural center, they need to uphold their core value of diversity and inclusion," he continued. The protest came after the Black Homecoming Committee posted a thread on Twitter listing its frustrations with the university, including the lastminute venue cancellation for volleyball practice. The march moved around the Quad, toward the State Farm Hall of Business (SFHB), then turned toward Hovey Hall. Several students and faculty members joined in as the protesters marched. The crowd extended from SFHB to Cook Hall. At Hovey, protesters gathered on the front steps and Black Student Union Representative Genesis Robinson encouraged those in attendance to know their value. "I'm personally hurt," Robinson said. "I don't know about you all, but I'm tired of being used as a token. I am not anyone's token. Especially not this damn university." Students also presented a list of demands for the university. However, no university officials were present at the rally. The protesters are calling for the same support of minority organizations that is given to organizations such as University Program Board. They also want transparency with policies and procedures regarding organizations, for university officials to be held accountable for discrimination and for predominantly white organizations to be held to the same security standards. BHC also called for advisers and faculty to represent minority students who are fully supported by the university. They also called for implementation of a task force specifically dedicated to dealing with discrimination on campus. Lastly, they asked for tenured professors to be given consistent diversity training. ELIZABETH SEILS is a News Editor for The Vidette. She can be contacted at elseils@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @SeilsElizabeth.
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Illinois State University’s Black Homecoming Committee marched from Schroeder Hall around the Quad to Hovey Hall in protest of unfair treatment and being victims of what they call “fake diversity.” ISU pulled BHC’s homecoming venue for an unscheduled volleyball practice which sparked an overdue conversation about discrimination on ISU’s campus. Hundreds of students gathered to join the rally.
“With that being said, ISU does not Courtesy of @BHC_ISU properly appeal to black students on campus. They recruit us to claim diversity but while we’re here they do nothing for us. We have to create our own experiences as students that the university doesn’t.”
Over 40 years later, ISU women’s rugby still going strong KELLIE FOY News Reporter | @kellie_foy
“We like to say that no matter what team it is or how they play, we play our game. There are some teams that are t was the spring of 1976 when Unireally mean, but we never go to that versity of Illinois student Mary level,” Armas said. Wilson decided to bring the idea To Armas and the rest of her teamof a women’s rugby team to life in the mates, practicing inclusion and bonding Bloomington-Normal area. with each other and opponents are a big With the help of coaches Marty and part of what they do. Michael Zurn, the Bloomington BetThose who have been a part of the terhalves were born at Illinois State team for years, or have played the sport University. in the past, know that the games usually Back then, it was only a matter of feature many pre-game chants. making a name for the team and bringFor the Illinois State team, it is all ing the members closer together to about chants before and after the game. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Kneer allow the team to be its best. “Before each game, we do a chant where The team did not take very long to The ISU women’s rugby team, now known as the Fighting we cheer ‘Bow wicky wow wow ISU’ in a Highlighters, was orginally formed in 1976. accomplish that goal. circle with two people hyping us up in the After a rough seventh and eighth middle. These people are typically capIllinois State “Redbird Proud.” season, the team went on a short hiatus. From tains of the team,” fullback Maya Fridae said. With practices twice a week and standing as there, the team made a few structural changes the No. 1 DII team in Illinois, Vice President After each game, both teams typically come and began to experience success again. Raquel Armas notes that the team strives to together for a social as the hosting team will Today, the Division II team, known as the keep the same mindset throughout the entirety host a dinner for its opponents, allowing playFighting Highlighters, has continued to make of the season, regardless of its opponents. ers from both teams to bond with one another.
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“It’s actually really cool, because I feel like this is the only sport where you do that. You beat each other up for 80 minutes, and then you’re just like ‘Hey, let’s go grab a beer,’” flanker and hooker Megan Mercado said. Nevertheless, the team accepts all people interested in playing, regardless of experience or skill level. For those interested in coming out to the games and supporting the players, games are free and located at Gregory Street Fields. “It really is just a fun thing to watch and especially since you don’t grow up with rugby. A lot of people haven’t even seen a game, so it’s really confusing. It’s just fun to sit down and watch us play,” Mercado said. “It’s not going to make sense, but it’s a really cool experience for the first time.” KELLIE FOY is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at vidette_kafoy1@ilstu.edu Follow her on Twitter at @ kellie_foy.
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n Monday, Illinois State Uniconduct. opinions through the Academic Senate. tors and wands.” versity’s Black Homecoming Not all RSOs on campus receive the Another demand from BHC is for the All further regulations, rules and proCommittee held a rally to protest same support as UPB which has to do university to have “white” organizations cedures can be found online and apply to unfair treatment and voice their experiwith a variety of factors such as how long be put under the same security standards all student organizations. ences with what the group has deemed they have been on campus and how large such as metal detectors. For clarification, UPB is not a “white” “fake diversity” at the university. It also the organization is. All student-organized events are held organization, and needless to say, its memlisted several demands from the univerTransparency in university policy is under the same security procedures rebers would not appreciate that comment. sity. outlined by the Dean of Students’ office gardless of the claim. After speaking with Furthermore, booking an event, espeThe first of three demands essentially as well as ISU’s constitution; changes ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff and cially on homecoming weekend, requires states that BHC wants the same amount that affect student organizations are also campus security, it was made clear that advanced planning and paperwork, as of support and venue options that orgaspecifically outlined under ISU’s Policy venues such as the Bone Student Center well as a tedious review of insurance nizations such as the University Proand Procedures which are under the have specific rules and safety regulations policy and cost. gram Board are given. Second, it wants federally mandated Title IX laws. depending on the type of event or the While ISU is technically a not-for-proftransparency in policy implementation If an organization is going to claim that time at which it is held. it institution, it would be in the school’s and changes for organizations. Addition- it feels its particular culture is underEvent Management, Dining and Hosbest interest to support any RSO’s efforts ally, the group is asking for ISU officials represented and not catered to, then it pitality clearly states under its Security/ to plan and execute a profitable event. and organizations to be held accountshould lay out specific ways in which the Safety guidelines that, “All Late Night Members of BHC may criticize The able for discrimination, and require that university can address the problem. UnEvents require the presence of security Vidette with claims that the newspaper so-called “white” organizations be put der Article II, Section 4, Part 3, students personnel, emergency medical techniis working to defend the university, but through the same security standards have the right to voice their concerns and cians (EMTs) and the use of metal detec- we work to fairly defend both sides of the as predominately black argument. Our mission is registered student organito report the facts. zations. The rally came together Demanding the same to advocate for black support that an organizastudents encountering tion such as UPB receives discrimination on campus. is unrealistic given the Turning a blind eye to the nature of the organization. inequality does not mean it Under the UPB constitudoes exist. tion’s Article III: Funding, Demanding that tenthe organization’s fiscal ured professors should be year is from July 1 to June put through more diver30. This means the money sity training is extremely is already allocated to the important and needs to be various events that will be addressed by the adminishappening. If the issue is tration. more funding and venue For years there has been options, BHC should have a demand to hire advisers itself placed under the umand faculty members who brella of Diversity Advocacy represent minority stuwhere it will receive those dents on campus. Clearly types of accommodations, Jennifer Haiden | Photo Editor this demand is still relevant ISU’s Black Homecoming Committee led a march from Schroeder Hall around the Quad to Hovey Hall in protest. per Illinois State’s code of today. EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by ANDREW DOUGHERTY a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
Enough is enough, President Trump MY VIEW ANDREW DOUGHERY | Columnist
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here comes a point where the bombastic, divisive rhetoric the president spews on a near daily basis goes in one ear and out the other. I’ve refrained from continuously writing columns about President Donald Trump because I believe that giving him the time of day, every day, only shines a spotlight to his irresponsible be-
havior, which we’re all very well aware of. As I was glancing through my news feed the other day, I saw something that caught my eye. Trump had retweeted a quote from Pastor Robert Jeffress’ comment from a Fox News interview, “If the Democrats are successful in removing the President from office (which they will never be), it will cause a Civil War-like fracture in this nation from which our country will never heal.” Normally, most people would just shrug off a comment like that. Not this time, no way in hell. If you know anything about the Civil War, it was the bloodiest conflict in the United States’ history, and that’s an understatement. Today, Trump posted on Insta-
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gram that the impeachment inquiry into his alleged abuse of power is an attempt at a coup. A few days ago, he accused U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) who is leading the inquiry, of treason. A few weeks ago, he blasted Fox News claiming that the network was no longer working for him and his supporters. Fox News T.V. personalities hit back saying they don’t work for him. Good for Fox News. Enough is enough this time. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal. This man is setting up a scenario where if he doesn’t win, something terrible will happen. Unfortunately, his base supporters and evidently the entire
Republican party will support him no matter what. If you think he’s joking this time, just see how he acts on television and in recent interviews. He’s losing whatever temperament he had left. Trump does not and will never respect the Constitution of the United States; he truly believes that he’s above the law. I’m sure plenty of people will dismiss his language as usual Trump rhetoric but you should know that people are paying attention; militia groups are quite enthusiastic about what Trump said. We can’t underestimate the power of Trump’s tweets, especially to his hardcore group of supporters, whom I should add include right-wing extremists, racists and
xenophobes. When Trump attacks news networks, reporters, congressmen, individuals or organizations, those groups DO receive death threats. The sad truth is, even if the democratic nominee defeats him in the general election, a man with such a narcissistic, God-like perception of himself won’t concede defeat. He’ll simply claim election fraud, election interference (the definition of irony) or in some way refuse to step down. As the saying goes, sh*t just got real. ANDREW DOUGHERTY is a Columnist for The Vidette. Contact him at vidette_addough@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @addough.
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Going the distance: ISU couples talk the highs and lows of long-distance relationships MAIA HUDDLESTON News Reporter | @maiawrites
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o e s distance really make the heart grow fonder? It is hard enough for college students to maintain a romantic relationship on top of schoolwork, internships and jobs. Some students at Illinois State University are navigating all the trials of a practical relationship, though their significant others are miles away. Senior biology education major Megan Tunney’s boyfriend graduated from ISU in December of 2018, and the couple is still adjusting to the challenges of a long-distance relationship. “The first couple of months were kind of hard just because I previously was in a long-distance relationship,” Tunney said. “I was like ‘this isn’t going to work,’ so I wasn’t putting effort into it like I should, but I finally got it together.” Tunney expressed that she feels communication is both the most difficult and most important aspect of a long-distance relationship. “I would say to plan out specific times to actually talk on the phone and facetime because it’s so easy to send a text message, but you’re not focused on the person when you send a text message,” Tunney said.
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Megan Tunney and her boyfriend Tommy Pappas sit on a bench outside of the Bone Student Center. Unlike Tunney, freshman middle-level education major Abby Kamai chose to call off her existing long-distance relationship after she moved to ISU.
Stalking, abuse in fiction covered in Domestic Violence Awareness month events at Normal Public Library RAFAEL MENCHACA News Reporter | @kuma_topics_
At 4 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Normal Public Library Community Room, different literature will be explored that depicts abuse during the ct. 1 marked the first day of National “Abuse by the books: Understanding domestic Domestic Violence Awareness violence and how to help survivors.” During the Month. While this may not be an event, the focus will be on passages of books in the field of dating/domeseasy topic to discuss with tic violence and trauma. others, being informed on FAST FACTS The event will be led by the signs and the effects Chris Dove who works with of such events may be WHAT: Stalking: Understanding the crime and its impact” ISU’s Health Promotion helpful. and Wellness. At the end There are different WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday of the event, attendees will sources for help and places WHERE: Normal Public Library to get information around WHAT: “Abuse by the books: Understanding have an opportunity to dive deeper into the content that Illinois State University Domestic Violence and trauma” was provided by Clevenger and in the Bloomington- WHEN: 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and her students. Normal area. Here are a WHERE: Normal Public Library Another source of inforfew of the events being held mation about domestic throughout the month for violence will be to visit the Domestic Violence AwareMid Central Community Action webpage. For ness Month: Illinois State’s professor Shelly Clevenger, serious circumstances, the 24-hour Domestic along with her students and the YWCA Step- Violence Hotline is provided. On the website ping Stones Director of Community Outreach there is also a page for court advocates who are Cinnamon Porter, will be holding an event titled trained to help domestic violence victims with “Stalking: Understanding the crime and its their legal rights, assisting with Orders of Proimpact” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Normal tection and a few other procedures. Individual counseling and support groups Public Library Community Room. Clevenger, a criminal justice professor, will be for survivors of domestic violence will also be presenting facts about stalking along with ways available. The website also gives information to help others who may be experiencing any form on The Neville House Shelter that provides a safe space for adults, children and infants. of stalking.
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“I know how hard it was in high school, and on top of college, I knew that’s not what I wanted,” Kamai said. Though the distance between Kamai and
her previous boyfriend shrunk by about 45 miles when they started college, she wanted to fully commit herself to enjoying her time at ISU. “Paying for a bus ticket because none of us have cars would have been expensive and time consuming,” Kamai said. Now, Kamai is enjoying life as a single woman and re-learning the ins and outs of the dating field. “I forget I can talk to other guys,” Kamai said. “I kind of forgot how to flirt too, so I’m still learning that.” Kamai and Tunney agree that long-distance relationships can work well for those who have the patience and understanding to get through the imminent challenges. “Something I didn’t do when he [Pappas] was graduating was we didn’t come up with a plan of what the long distance would look like,” Tunney said. Despite a rocky start, Tunney made sure to mention how appreciative she is of her boyfriend. “When I’m stressed at school now that he’s gone, it’s like he’s a little piece of home. When I talk to him, I get that ‘home-y’ sensation.” MAIA HUDDLESTON is a News Reporter for the Vidette. She can be reached at mkhuddl@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @maiawrites.
Water color and taste may be affected by yearly hydrant flushing Oct. 15 to Oct. 17 - Areas west of Linden Street and North of Raab Road, as well as Heartland Ridge and Lincoln College. The Town of Normal has announced fire Oct. 15 to Oct. 18 - Areas of South College hydrant flushing for this fall. The town Avenue and east of Constitution Trail. released a statement warning residents of Oct. 16 to Oct. 20 - Ironwood, Wintergreen, possible water Northfields, discoloring Heather Ridge and to warn and North against washBridge subdiviing clothes sions as well as at the listed areas south of times. College Avenue Flushing and west of occurs twice Constitution a year, once Trail. in the fall Oct. 15 to and once in Oct. 20 - Areas the spring, between West to clear out College Avenue possible sedand Raab Road iment and that are west of stagnant Courtesy of the Town of Normal Constitution water from The map of areas affected by the hydrant flushing this year. Trail. the pipes. The map to The water the left also may be affected between 10 p.m. and 8 shows the areas affected and the dates. Quesa.m. on the dates listed for the following tions regarding the flushing can be directed areas: to the Normal Water Department. Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 - Areas north of College Avenue and east of Shelbourne Drive, ELIZABETH SEILS is a News Editor for the including Tramore subdivisions and areas Vidette. She can be reached at elseils@ilstu. east of Veterans Parkway and south of I-55. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @SeilsElizabeth. ELIZABETH SEILS News Editor | @SeilsElizabeth
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Halloween is just around the corner. Find the perfect affordable costume to impress friends at spooky parties. Vidette Archive
How to slay Halloween Ideas for relevant, fun costumes
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alloween is all about the costumes. Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but it is the worst if people are unable to recognize the costume. The night is about having fun, not constantly answering the question, “So, what are you supposed to be?” Here are some pop culture costumes that are guaranteed to be noticed.
Season 3 “Stranger Things” This new season of “Stranger Things” was all about fashion, or lack thereof. Whether you want to be Steve Harrington in his work uniform, Hopper sporting his Hawaiian shirt or Eleven after her makeover, you are bound to be recognized.
Anyone from “US” This one is easy. All you need is
a red jumpsuit. This movie, thanks to Jordan Peele, was a huge hit in box offices across America. Plus, for Halloween, it is the perfect mix of trendy and spooky.
Ashley O “Black Mirror” released three new episodes this past summer, and if you haven’t seen them yet you are missing out. Why? Miley Cyrus, that’s why. Her guest appearance in the episode “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too” made her the first artist to top the charts under three different personas. Can you say pop culture icon?
The Joker Yes, this costume is a little played out, but this year the Joker has an entirely new look. With the Joker being a popular costume no matter which era of him you prefer, this new one is already paving the way for a cinematic masterpiece as we speak.
“Game of Thrones” season 8
We all have our opinions of this season, but that doesn’t mean the season went unnoticed. Although Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) may not have watched season eight, all of Twitter sure did. Plus, if you walk out of the house on Halloween night as Queen of the North, you are bound to be loved by all.
“American Horror Story:1984” The ’80s are back. Every year pulling a costume from the newest AHS season is a foolproof plan. Throw on your best ’80s gear, whip out those leg warmers and choose your favorite character. Boom, you’re set.
Don’t scare your wallet this October Halloween is arguably one of the most fun and creative holidays and is undoubtedly looked forward to every year. What makes Halloween so much fun, though? Yes, the candy is a plus, but the costumes are the highlight of this holiday. Everyone wants a costume that makes them look good, feel good and can occasionally provoke a little laughter on the side. Here are some tricks and treats for looking perfectly spooky this Halloween.
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Please do not offend anyone, just a friendly reminder. No one’s culture, ethnicity or trauma is a costume. It is serious, personal and should be treated as such. There is an abundance of costumes out Vidette Archieves there that are Spirit Halloween is now open, but costumes can come from not rude, utilize anywhere: Goodwill, closets and more. that. Thrift, thrift, thrift No one wants to spend a haunting amount of money Meme research on an outfit they will wear once, unless it is their With the above being said, do some research. Most wedding day. Goodwill, Plato’s Closet and more thrift of the best costumes are made out of pop culture or stores have many reusable costumes, or items that can meme references. Why? Because they are original be turned into a trendy costume. and everyone can relate. Plus, who wouldn’t love a little bit of laughter? Raid your closet Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose. Those old clothes Pinterest saves lives that haven’t seen the light of day since 2013 can be Can’t think of anything? Well, then hit up Pintercut, pinned and used for inspiration. Plus, they cost est. Go to that search bar, search whichever kind of nothing, well at least anymore and would appreciate costume is inspiring and two hours later there will be being shown off again in an entire new light. Housean abyss of suggestions that are chalk full of cute, fun hold items can also be a huge help. or spooky costumes waiting to be worn.
“Avengers: Endgame” This can be a group, couple’s or even a solo costume. This movie was arguably the biggest pop culture event since last Halloween. Plus, with a multitude of the characters appearing in other Marvel movies, your costume will never be questioned. Grab your shield or hammer. Maybe even make a tribute to Tony Stark. We love you 3,000 Tony, rest in peace.
“Orange is the New Black” Similar to GoT, the last season of this beloved show aired this past summer. What better way to honor the show and your favorite characters than to grab that orange jump suit one last time.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X Do you want to take your horse to the old town road? Well, then do it. Billy Ray and Lil Nas topped charts with their single “Old Town Road,” and looked amazing doing it. Grab some bedazzled cowboy hats and can’t nobody tell you nothing.
The US Women’s Soccer Team Four-time world champions, now that is impressive. The USWNT won its fourth world championship this summer while making waves for women’s rights. These costumes take stand while being effortlessly boss like the players themselves. Also, who doesn’t want to be Alex Morgan?
The Kardashians and Jordyn Woods Can you say drama? This year’s favorite tabloid story about Khloe getting cheated on with her little sister’s best friend was a show stopper. Poor True, but just like the Kardashians, you won’t go unnoticed dressed as Jordyn Woods.
Billie Eilish Be the bad guy, at least for Halloween. Billie Eilish really made a name for herself this year with her music career and fashion sense. Her colored hair and designer sets will be a staple this Halloween.
“Try being a high school junior wearing size 13 Nikes. Men’s size 13 Nikes. Beat that.” Most people have heard the meme by now. “Tall Girl” was released on Netflix in September and was immediately talked about and bashed online. The movie follows Jodi, played by Ava Michelle, who is a 6-foot-1-inch high schooler. Michelle herself is 6 feet 2 inches tall, so she naturally fits the part. “Tall Girl” was written by Sam Wolfson who is 4 feet 11 inches tall. When the movie came out on the streaming service, a popular complaint was that people do not get made fun of for being tall, and that 6 feet 1 inch is not that tall. Girls who are 6 feet tall or taller actually do get bullied in high school. There is a concept that women should be small and not take up a lot of space. A movie focusing on the insecurities of a tall girl in high school could be really impactful. “Tall Girl,” however, falls short of that. To Jodi, being tall is the most horrible thing anyone could be. Though tall girls may experience bullying, she acts like being tall makes her a minority. Michelle has dealt with exclusion in her life. Michelle was previously on the show “Dance Moms” where she was bullied and left out of dances due to her height, not her talent. However, Jodi is a straight, white, cisgender girl. For the movie to act as if she deals with the most bullying is ridiculous. If “Tall Girl” recognized that people are ridiculed for worse things, then discussing how girls get bullied for their height could have had an impact. Girls who struggle with height insecurities could find comfort in seeing a character dealing with the same insecurities. “Tall Girl” is not realistic. Multiple times a day, she gets asked, “How’s the weather up there?” Unless people are being sarcastic, this is not an insult commonly said with a serious tone, especially by multiple students every day toward one girl. Aside from her peers, her family also treats her like she is 7 feet tall. While she is tall, especially for a girl, she is not a freak by any means. The movie does not make up its mind if it is a comedy or a serious film. There are scenes that look completely ridiculous, like whenever she stands up, the camera angle makes the person she is talking to look 4 feet tall. But the characters in the scene are completely serious. There are movies that mix comedy and drama well; this is not one of them. The plot is cheesy and predictable, and the acting is just okay. It is also not an entertaining movie. Viewers may find themselves drifting off, as it doesn’t do a great job of grabbing the audience’s attention. At the end of the day, “Tall Girl” could have been an empowering movie about societal pressures on girls of a certain size, but in the end, it fell short.
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‘I want to go out with a bang’
Illinois State tennis star Jelena Vujicic grows as player, person through injuries JAKE FOGAL Sports Repoter | @jfogal5
she said. While being out of action for several months, this allowed Injuries are a devastating ocVujicic to explore her future. currence within sports. Not only She realized in her time away is the injury aspect half the battle, from tennis that her body had a but the mental side to comprelimit, and that limit was on the hend the countless months of horizon. recovery can take a toll. Illinois “I didn’t think my body could State University tennis star Jelena survive one more year,” Vujicic Vujicic knows firsthand this toll. said. Vujicic is a senior at ISU and Instead of getting hung up on is coming off of an injury-riddled her injury, Vujicic set her sights junior season, playing in zero on her major, public relations. games throughout the entirety of “I am currently working on her third year. getting into grad school; I want Last fall, Vujicic was dealing to stay for another two years at with back issues that resulted in a ISU,” she said. “I want to get my bulge on one of her discs, sidelinmaster’s degree and get a grad ing her for fall semester play. internship within the athletic Seemingly ready to get back department. I feel like I can’t stay on track in the spring semester, away from it, because tennis has Vujicic took one wrong step and been with me since I was four or slipped on ice. The diagnosis dealt five years old, so it would be hard was a bone bruise on her knee, for me to make a sudden break not allowing her to walk for over and stop doing it forever.” a month. Knowing her body would not Vujicic never recalls sustaining survive the grueling hours of a major injury throughout her competitive tennis for much previous 15 years in tennis. Being longer, Vujicic aimed to stay affected by the unbearable pain within the athletic department to was something relatively new to Courtesy ISU Athletics stay close to the sport she loves her. Illinois State senior tennis athlete Jelena Vujicic prepares to return a hit during a match last weekend at the Missouri so dearly. The time away from tennis was “I’m going to try to focus on my Valley Conference Individual Championships in Waterloo, Iowa. Vujicic currently owns a 4-0 doubles record after difficult for Vujicic, struggling to missing significant time due to injuries the past two seasons. Vujicic, a public relations major and a native of Zagreb, life and my professional career, keep her mind right while injured. Croatia, owns a career 41-19 doubles record in just over two seasons with the Redbirds. and personally go into a different “It was very hard to keep my direction than I did for the past helped a lot to push through the six months well on a different level. We push each other mind very positive, especially after 15 years,” Vujicic said. of not playing. My teammates were there for to get better, not just work the baseline but everything that was happening with all the Vujicic may be ready to pack up the racket me. They were always there to tell me that as well as the net. She is very important to injuries,” Vujicic said. “I felt like I didn’t and call it a career in tennis, but she is exI’m an important part to the team and that’s me, she pushes me, sometimes when I am do a lot for my team last season because I cited to be able to start her next phase of life what pushed me last year to keep going and down on myself, she is always there to pick couldn’t play.” in Bloomington-Normal. keep working to get better.” me up and help me out and vice versa.” Any injury suffered is incredibly frus“Bloomington-Normal kind of became Coming back from any injury can be Going through any major injury can show trating to handle, but never experiencing my new home and the school as well. The tough, but competing in doubles allowed certain sides of yourself that you had never an injury takes it to a whole new level of athletic department, they all kind of offered Vujicic to form a bond with fellow teammate known before. In preparation for the fall frustration. me a home away from home,” Vujicic said. and partner Tara Damnjanovic. The duo has season, Vujicic looked back on the injury The intense rehabbing and away time Being in the present still permits Vujicic and commented on her growth. from the court was irritating Vujicic. Not be- gotten off to a hot start this fall, currently one more season of tennis. She is already sitting at 4-0. “I’ve grown as a player, the injuries and ing alone was key, as she had several people showing out on the tennis courts throughout “We’re doing really well together, and we everything that held me back last year kind with her on her journey back to tip-top the fall with her 4-0 doubles record curare very good friends off the court,” Vujicic of developed a side of me that I have never shape. rently. She described in simple terms how said. “We are from the neighboring country had to face with before because it was a “My coach was always there for me, and she wanted to end her senior year. (Croatia/Serbia), so we speak the same lancompletely different kind of challenge for my trainer always kept me positive and “I want to go out with a bang,” Vujicic guage and that’s what kind of connects us as me to go through and get myself out of it,” pushed me to go to rehab,” she said. “That said.
SPORTS IN BRIEF Volleyball upset at Bradley A tough road loss by Illinois State volleyball at Evansville last Monday was followed by another shocking loss at I-74 rival Bradley on Friday. Senior Kaylee Martin again led the way for the Redbirds (9-7, 2-2) with 19 kills, one block and one ace. The ’Birds opened the match with a 25-18 first set victory, but the Braves (7-8, 3-1) quickly responded with a 25-21 set two win and a 26-24 set three victory. ISU seemed to have momentum into the fourth set, as it cruised to a 25-11 victory to tie the match up at 2-2. In set five, the Braves got out to a 13-7 advantage and never looked
back in taking the match 15-10. Taylor Lynch added 16 kills and one block for the ’Birds, while freshmen Sarah Kushner (14 kills, one block, one ace) and Emmy Ogogor (13 kills, two blocks) also were main contributors for ISU. Junior setter Stef Jankiewicz led the Redbirds in assists with 64. The ’Birds will be back in action 6 p.m. Friday at Drake.
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Del Fava’s season is one for the books MY VIEW MATT KALINOWSKI | Sports Reporter
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ou could argue that Kate Del Fava is having the most impactful season in Illinois State University soccer history, and possibly in the recorded history of the MVC. The senior midfielder has 13 goals in 12 games. For reference, the next three players on the Missouri Valley Conference’s goal statistics page have 15 goals combined. Since the MVC started recording stats in 2002, the only individual campaign near the same level as Del Fava’s was former ISU soccer Clara Munyer | Photographer captain Rachel Tejada, who scored Demarco Washington (47) leading the Redbird pass rush against the North Dakota State offensive line. The Bison offensive line held the Redbirds to just one 20 goals in 22 games during the sack after averaging five sacks a game in the previous four games. team’s 2013 MVC Championship run. Tejada boasted a 0.91 goals per game average, while Del Fava sits at an unreal 1.083 (Nearly 24 goals over 22 games). Also worth notJAKE SERMERSHEIM to rely on James Robinson and the running game. Mistakes in the form of penalties haunted the ing is that Tejada shot 4.91 times Sports Editor | Jake Sermersheim A big drive from Robinson marched the Red- Redbirds in the second half. per game compared to Del Fava’s birds to the Bison’s nine-yard line. But the Bison’s Needing just three yards for a new set of downs, 3 attempts. Del Fava’s efficiency is istakes plagued the No. 6 Redbirds in run defense tightened up, forcing the Redbirds to the Redbirds were looking to go for it with eight really unmatched by past scoring their 37-3 loss to No. 1 North Dakota pass on third down. minutes still on the clock. But a mistake cost them, champions according to the MVC’s State University (NDSU), opening MisNow forced to pass, senior quarterback Brady as a false start made it fourth and eight forcing archives. Some players may have the souri Valley Football Conference play at Hancock Davis was unable to connect with Braxton Haley, ISU to punt. volume, but none convert at this high Stadium. forcing the Redbirds to settle for a field goal. On the next possession, the Redbirds looked to of a rate. The powerhouse Bison proved why they deserve Senior kicker Sam Fenlason came and nailed the have rectified the previous drive’s mistake. Davis After Tejada, the dropoff in volthat No. 1 ranking by outplaying the Redbirds on 25-yard field goal. connected with freshman Kacper Rutkiewicz in ume is pretty noticeable. Counting every aspect of the game. Robinson led the Redbirds’ offense with 94 the middle of the field leading. Racing down the back from 2019, the conference’s “They outplayed and out coached us in every rushing yards. sideline, Rutkiewicz was brought down in what was goal leaders have been: 12, 14, 17, phase of the game,” Illinois State University head “I thought James had a pretty good game,” thought to be a touchdown but was called down on 10, 20 (Tejada), 16, 18 (Tejada), 17, coach Brock Spack said. “They deserved to win it Davis said. “As one of the best players in FCS foot- the one-yard line. 9, and 4. The average goal leader and they did so we move on now.” ball teams will look to take him away, we need to Once again the Redbirds struggled in that posi- for the last ten season has finished Mistakes started early and often for the Red- step up and make plays in the passing game when tion. The Bison stuffed Robinson for back to back with 13.7 goals. Meanwhile, Del birds. Austin Nagel lost the first pass of the game, that happens.” rushes of a loss of one yard. Looking to go to the Fava still has six games and the fumbling the ball to Marquise Bridges and giving pass, another false start pushed the Redbirds back entire MVC tournament to pass the Bison the ball with good field position. to the eight-yard line where they turned the ball that mark. NDSU freshman quarterback Trey Lance over on downs to the Bison. The senior has clearly separated quickly found the wide-open tight end Noah Gin“I thought that was kind of our day today. I don’t herself from the rest of this year’s dorff for a 35-yard touchdown pass starting the know how that was not a touchdown, not that it MVC goals race. Add to that the festivities and putting the Bison up 7-0. mattered,” Spack said. “If you can’t make a yard team’s strong performance and Another poor offensive drive from the ’Birds running the football then you don’t deserve to win.” current 8-4 record, and you may gave the Bison the ball back. Just needing three Red-shirt sophomore John Ridgeway led the be able to put her season next to plays, the Bison found the end zone again, this defensive front for the ’Birds, finishing with a Tejada’s 2013. time on a 53-yard run from Ty Brooks, breaking career high nine tackles. It would be hard to say that open the game 13-0. The loss moves the Redbirds to 3-2 on the Del Fava eclipses Tejada’s impact “The margin of error is very slim. You cannot season and 0-1 in MVFC play. The win marks the without a conference championmake mistakes, they turn your mistakes into 26th straight win for the No. 1 Bison. ship, however. Regardless, both touchdowns,” Spack said. “It is one loss. As bad as it was one loss, we can are incredible players who I want “I preach to our team that we cannot make mislearn a lot from it. If we can handle ourselves like to compare due to their statistical takes. They were able to separate themselves and we should and play as we should, we can get a similarities. you cannot let them be in control.” chance to play them again,” Davis said. But I’m trying not to get carried Ali Rasper | Photo editor Losing the wide receiver duo of Taylor Grimes and “You have to put the loss behind you and keep away with myself, I understand that James Robinson (25) getting dragged down by a North moving forward with the great season we are still Andrew Edgar looked to be costly as the Redbirds not every game has been played Dakota State defender while Jacob Carl (80) blocks. failed to establish a consistent passing attack having planning on having.” and a lot can happen. Randomness, as well as countless other factors, can lead to a pace like this to be disrupted. But it’s fun to sit back and be amazed at some of the video gameMATT KALINOWSKI Senior forward Brittany Pagan- backline, and they’re showing like performances Del Fava has put Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski8 ucci added to the total in the 88th up day in and day out,” Del Fava up so far this season. The two-goal minute. said. “It’s pretty easy to win and game against Omaha, the hat trick llinos State University “Their goalkeeper was really score goals for a defense that against Iowa, the two-goal game soccer extended it’s Mis- good,” Del Fava said. “So I was doesn’t give up any goals.” after the hat trick, as well as the souri Valley Conference trying to hit it as hard as I could The Redbirds are 2-0 in con- two-goal game on Sunday, etc. leading sixth straight match have to put it in the back of the ference play and sit at 8-5 on I say “etc.” because if you take with a 3-0 win over the Evans- net.” the season. Evansville is now even a light look at the team’s box ville Aces Sunday night on Despite the margin of victory, 1-8-2. scores, you’ll see a lot of these senior day. Evansville only trailed ISU’s shot “I think we’re just going to try multi-goal games. Prior to the game, Kate Del total by three goals (16-13). to take one game at a time,” Del Games like these are not normal, Fava and the other seniors were “I think we didn’t have as much Fava said. “And keep showing up but somehow Del Fava is makhonored in a pregame ceremony. control in the game as we wanted and doing what we’re doing, and ing them the expectation. When “It was kind of a bittersweet to,” Del Fava said. “But we still dug our defense is going to keep being compared to past goal leaders, at moment,” Del Fava said. “We’ve in and found a way to win 3-0, so I strong and holding up our back- least from the data we have, I think been waiting for it all year and it think that just says a lot about who line and we’re going to try to keep she will finish with the best volume was a really good game for our we are as a team this year.” scoring goals, so I think that’s a of scoring as well as the best efseniors to cap the day off with The team has shut out four out good recipe for success.” ficiency. a 3-0 win. It was a really good of their last five opponents; they ISU will play a non-conference In a nutshell, Del Fava is having a Hannah Fredericks feeling.” are +15 in goal differential in game at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at historic season worthy of considerAlissa Ramsden (24) wards off an EU deDel Fava scored in the 22nd those games. Indiana University-Purdue Uni- ation as one of the best of all time, fender during Sunday’s game. and 69th minutes of the game. “I think we have a great versity Indianapolis. should her pace continue.
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