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SAAS scholarship winner reflects on life with disease ELIZABETH SEILS News Reporter
Once Becca began receiving that treatment, she transferred to Illinois State University to attend school while being closer to home. Becca Dwyer is an agribusiness major, a There she sought aid from the Student veteran of the National Guard, a scholarship Accommodations and Accessibility Services recipient and a former member of the Truman (SAAS). She knew she would need help, espeState University Reserve Officer Training cially on the days following her treatments. Corps. Most of the aid she receives from SAAS She also suffers from one of the rarest is for things average students do not notice. diseases in the world, multifocal motor neuThe muscles in her hand can cramp regularly, ropathy (MMN). It affects one person per and side effects of her treatment can give her 100,000 people, most of whom are older than intense migraines and nausea. Becca. MMN causes the immune system to Though her treatment has helped her regain attack its own peripheral motor nerves in the some of her autonomy and mobility, she is still nervous system. at risk for permanent nerve damage. Her treatBefore her diagnosis, Becca was extremely ments are effective, but expensive, and caused Morisa Garnhart | Vidette Photographer serious side effects. Her doctor has decided to active. She was a member of the National Guard, rode horses and had just completed Junior agribusiness major Becca Dwyer said she was lucky end her treatment in the spring. to receive an early diagnosis for multifocal motor neuropaher first marathon. “My doctor flat out told me that he has no While studying abroad in Israel, she noticed idea what will come next,” Becca said. “The six months I was ill prior to my diagnoshe was tired and lethargic. When she came back With looming uncertainties, Becca said having sis were easily the most frustrating months of my home, her fatigue worsened. She would fall asleep the SAAS scholarship gives her a sense of control. life. I had never experienced what it felt like to while driving, in class and in the shower. Despite her condition, Becca still lives an active not be believed by my doctor, and those months Becca left school and moved back in with her lifestyle. She walks a couple miles daily with her dog, of misdiagnoses really changed my perception of parents, saying she was “basically bedridden.” She Sadie, and rides her horse, Rico, as often as she can. the medical field.” could hardly walk, let alone live the active lifestyle She aspires to run a nonprofit horse therapy After six months of searching, she was fortushe was used to. facility to help people. She is also looking to go nate enough to finally get a diagnosis. “The rapid decline from finishing my first marinto the field of equine management. “I am very lucky to have been diagnosed so athon to not having the strength to wash my own Living with her condition has made Becca a early on,” she said. “Most patients with my conhair within a six month time period was devastatstronger, more compassionate person. dition take about five years to get diagnosed.” ing,” Becca said, “and it really took a toll on my “I’m not proud of it, but I really didn’t have a Now she knew the problem, but there was not mental well-being.” grasp on how difficult an illness or disability can much to solve it. Since MMN is so rare, there is Becca and her family began searching for the be on a daily basis. It’s just a totally different level little to no research for treatment options. Only cause of her symptoms. They bounced from spethat you don’t really know unless you’ve experione treatment is approved by the Food and Drug cialist to specialist without getting any answers. enced it yourself.” Administration.
Juice WRLD comes to Grossinger MICHAEL SMITH News Reporter
well-known artists like Travis Scott, Eminem, Billy Idol and more. Chicago’s up-andMost critics would coming hip-hop artist describe Juice WRLD Juice WRLD and G and the genre of music Herbo are touring the he contributes to as country and are coming “genre-bending.” Juice to Bloomington Oct. 31 WRLD takes musical at Grossinger Motors ques from “emo” and Arena for an unforget“rock” to create his Courtesy Grossinger Motors unique sound in the table Halloween. “Juice WRLD and Juice WRLD will perform hip-hop industry. Oct. 31 at Grossinger Friends Halloween Juice WRLD’s abilMotors Arena ity to capture the Music Fest” is Juice WRLD’s promotional tour for his essence of relationships in his songs latest album “Goodbye & Good Rid- is a major reason why college studance,” released in May. G Herbo dents find his music both relatable will join Juice WRLD on stage pro- and catchy. moting both his own debut album Sophomore communication sciand his latest album, “Swervo.” ences and disorders major Madison Tickets are currently on sale Oakes expressed why Juice WRLD’s starting at $43 for general bowl sound works for college students like admission and $83 for general floor her. admission. “His music soothes me,” Oakes Juice WRLD has been making his said. “His songs are so meaningname in the music industry since ful and true. Young people can 2017. His style is largely inspired by really relate to the stuff he talks fellow Chicago rappers Chief Keef about in terms of relationships and and Kanye West, as well as other heartbreak.”
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The major Illinois candidates COMPILED BY ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Senior News Reporter @addough and MIKE SMITH | News Reporter @Agora_180
REPUBLICANS
DEMOCRATS
LIBERTARIANS
J. B. Pritzker Hometown: Chicago Running Mate: Juliana Stratton His platform consists of expanding healthcare to all citizens of Illinois, creating jobs, protecting net neutrality and much more. His focus is on progressive policies like making marijuana legal in the state, criminal justice reform and championing the rights of women, LGBTQ people and immigrant families. Pritzker also wants to raise the minimum wage.
Kash Jackson Hometown: Lake County Running mate: Sanjeev Mohip Jackson is a U.S. Navy veteran who began his political career advocating for divorce reform legislation. His platform includes cutting wasteful spending, balancing the budget, cutting business regulation, criminal justice reform, ending corporate welfare, freezing property taxes, advocating right to work laws for public sector unions and funding Illinois schools at the local level.
Kwame Raoul Hometown: Chicago Raoul is a lifelong Chicago resident and has been working as a prosecutor for nearly 25 years. Raoul works at the state Capitol to promote equal rights, criminal justice reform and a woman’s right to choose. His focus is on protecting citizens from assault, protecting the environment, ensuring access to healthcare is affordable, voting rights, criminal justice reform, fighting corruption in the state and standing up with workers.
Bubba Harsy Hometown: DuQuoin Harsy earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. His platform includes consolidating school districts, increasing prison sentences, fines and statute of limitations for politicians guilty of corruption and sexual predators of minors and legalizing marijuana in Illinois.
Jesse White Hometown: Alton White has been serving his state since 1998. He holds the position of Secretary of State and is a member of the Illinois General Assembly. He is running on keeping teens safe on the road, restoring integrity to the state, promoting organ/ tissue donation, protecting residents from theft and assisting military veterans.
Steve Dutner Hometown: Elgin His platform includes privatizing the Illinois Driver Services Department, reducing spending by eliminating redundant services, protecting civil liberties and reducing or eliminating fees to grow small businesses.
Susana A. Mendoza Hometown: Chicago Mendoza has been serving as Comptroller since 2016. Mendoza also has a husband and son that she cares for while serving the state. She is running on eliminating fraud, cutting wasteful spending and innovation using technology. She also runs on having the lowest comptroller budget in 20 years and reducing state debt.
Claire Ball Hometown: Evanston Ball’s platform includes cutting the Comptroller budget, ending slush funds and publishing a Table of Priorities listing the order items are paid and why.
Michael W. Frerichs Hometown: Gifford Frerichs is running on jobs and the economy, education, supporting state farmers and promoting ethics and transparency in our government. Frerichs has been working in the state government since 2000, being sworn in as treasurer in 2015. Frerichs wants to see wise investments and safeguard taxpayer dollars. He also wants to expand access to affordable college and promote the American Dream.
Michael Leheney Hometown: Bourbonnais Graduating from the College of Business at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Leheney’s platform includes expanding reporting available to the general public, opposing a graduated income tax, capping property taxes and legalizing marijuana.
G O V E R N O R Bruce Rauner Hometown: Deerfield, IL Running mate: Evelyn Sanguinetti Rauner is a businessman, philanthropist and current governor. Prior to his election in 2015, Rauner was chairman of R8 Capital Partners and the private equity firm GTCR. His platform includes rolling back the 32 percent income tax hike with a $1 billion tax cut, criminal justice reform, reforming the Illinois workers compensation system, instituting term limits, expansion of charter schools and giving local communities more control over education.
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G E N E R A L
Erika Harold Hometown: Urbana Former Miss America and graduate from Harvard Law School, Harold’s platform includes combating public corruption, expansion of the A.G.’s investigative tools, bipartisan criminal justice reform measures, protecting students from harassment in schools, fighting the opioid epidemic and reforming workers compensation.
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Jason Helland Hometown: Grundy County Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of St. Francis, Helland’s platform includes instituting term limits, modernizing the Secretary of State’s Office, improving DMV efficiency and removing partisan politics from state government.
C O M P T R O L L E R Darlene Senger Hometown: Hammond, Indiana Graduating with a finance degree from Purdue University, Senger’s platform includes ending high interest payouts to Illinois vendors, innovating the Comptroller’s office and consolidating the offices of Comptroller and Treasurer.
T R E A S U R E R Jim Dodge Hometown: Chicago A graduate from DePaul University, Dodge’s platform includes comprehensive tax reform, reforming state investments, cutting government spending and consolidating the office of the Comptroller and Treasurer.
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Rodney Davis Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Davis currently serves as the U.S. Representative for the Illinois 13th Congressional District. His platform includes lowering taxes for small businesses and individuals, reducing government regulation, investing in infrastructure and protecting second amendment rights.
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Betsy Dirksen Londrigan Hometown: Springfield Londrigan was born and raised in Springfield, where she currently resides with her husband and three children. She is campaigning on making universal healthcare a right for all citizens, putting the needs of the middle class first, empowering women and families through economic and social justice and providing a quality education to all citizens. Londrigan also wants to invest in rural Illinois and tax reform, as well as take a stand against gun violence in the state, protecting the environment and serving our veterans.
D I S T R I C T
Darin LaHood Hometown: Peoria LaHood currently serves as the U.S. Representative for the Illinois 18th Congressional District. His platform includes boosting the private sector in Illinois, reducing the federal deficit, improving infrastructure, pro-life legislation, supporting free-trade and fighting the Affordable Care Act.
ELECTION NOTES
D I S T R I C T
Junius Rodriguez Hometown: Eureka Rodriguez has been an educator at Eureka College for 25 years. He is running for the 18th District. He promotes bringing real tax reform to the state, dealing with the high costs of education, making government more efficient and accountable, along with term limits, environmental protection and independent mapping of the state. He also wants to promote infrastructure by proposing a program for education and job training, as well as fixing the Interstate 72 corridor. Rodriguez is also supporting prison reform and an emphasis on diplomacy when dealing with foreign conflicts.
General Election: Nov. 6. Polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting at ISU: Early Voting for those registered in Normal will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2 in the Founder’s Suite in the Bone Student Center.
Stats from elections past Bloomington General Election Turnout 2016 — 72% 2014 — 48% 2012 — 73% 2010 — 54% 2008 — 80%
McLean County General Election Turnout 2016 — 74% 2014 — 49% 2012 — 71% 2010 — 54% 2008 — 62%
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Younger people don’t vote, why is that?
n order to foster a high quality democratic government, one that is held accountable to its people and institutions, elections in which younger generations and minorities vote is crucial. The quality of government affects every person in society, regardless of whether someone votes or not. Voting is not limited solely to presidential races; ballots include initiatives, amendments and smaller statewide political races. The American public as a whole, especially the younger generation, seems to take for granted or not understand the importance of heading to the polls on election day. Both the federal and state government manage and dictate a lot of things in our lives. Public transportation, our education system, infrastructure, rent costs and poverty-reduction programs are just a few of the areas government manages. It’s more than candidates running for president, senate seats, congressional seats or even a mayoral office; when people vote, there are options for judges and municipal and school boards. Those are individuals who will decide the very things that
affect the daily lives of every citizen. According to the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of adults who are eligible to vote are Generation Xers, millennials and post-millennials. Those generations make up a clear majority of voting-eligible adults in the United States. Unfortunately, younger adults are less likely to participate in midterm elections; millennials and Generation Xers have a track record of low turnout in midterms compared with older generations when they were the same age. In the 2014 midterm elections, those three generations accounted for 53 percent of eligible voters but only cast
36 million votes; this is 21 million fewer than the Boomer, Silent and Greatest generations who are 54 and older in 2018. Younger generations, particularly millennials, complain that our government is filled with too many old people; they don’t understand that the world has changed, and their mindsets are stuck in the past. Fresh faces and younger blood are needed. The fact that a majority of our legislators in Congress are older, white, male, straight and wealthy have led to policies which favor that demographic and are biased against the rest.
The only way to fix that problem is for the 59 percent of adults who are eligible to vote in this country to get off their computers, video games and other distractions and go to a polling station. If someone complains they don’t know where or how to vote, they can download TurboVote, an app which sends the user information on where and how to vote in their precinct. Problem solved. The argument that one vote doesn’t matter is an extremely flawed and dangerous one. One vote may not matter in a nationwide race, but one vote may decide who wins a mayoral race or perhaps a town council seat. Furthermore, if voting was not important, why would state governments institute voter I.D. laws? Research done by groups such as the Southern Poverty Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union have shown that those types of legislation only suppress the votes of minorities and low-income Americans. It is the civic duty of all Americans to vote. Younger generations are the majority of eligible voters; they have the loudest voice and the greatest potential to enact change.
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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.
When can we walk home without danger? MONICA MENDOZA | Editor-in-Chief
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o I was walking down the trail into Uptown from my apartment, and I was close to a crosswalk and all of a sudden, here came two bikers. These two bikes are just in time to pass the cross walk and this guy decided to say out loud, “Nice ass sweetheart.” The guy decided to defend himself by saying, “I mean you’re gorgeous, but you really have a nice ass.” His friend continued biking, but the man who decided it was okay to say that to me kept looking back. In what world does anyone have the
right to speak to anyone that way? To be completely honest, who raised this man to treat women this way? My reaction was to give him a dirty look, but what I really wanted to do was say something back and defend myself. Something snarky that would tell him that he can’t talk to women like that. But that’s not the case. It was late at night, I was going to meet my friends and I didn’t get to stand up for myself. I didn’t get to stand up for myself because it was two against one, it was late at night and I have heard things that happen on Constitution Trail. I carry my pepper spray as well as my whistle with me at all times and at that point, the way that I was walking, I would have met up with them again waiting for the light. So I paused for a second, thought about my next move, and got on the phone to make myself look busy. That’s the problem. To be able to
Chicken Doodle Soup Claire Wagner | Vidette Photographer
get from point A to point B, women shouldn’t have to carry pepper spray or a whistle. Women shouldn’t have to walk in fear. No woman should have to stop herself before standing up to a catcaller. I have learned from my friends that there are other techniques women have acquired over the years to defend themselves. A couple of my friends have told me that they hold their keys to make them look like a knife. Another way that they feel safe is to be on the phone with someone while walking. If not that, they told me to put your keys in between your fingers, start walking quickly and stay near well-lit areas. There are simple freedoms that many individuals take for granted. At what point will something change? Will things ever change? I know that there is a service on Illinois State University’s campus that will assist students in walking home safely. That service is called Redbird Safe
Walk. If you need an escort to your destination, please call (309) 438WALK. At the end of the day, if you see someone being harassed, help them. There is power in numbers, having a voice and standing up for someone in need. To the men who decide to talk to women in a manner that makes them feel angry and less than, or makes them feel insecure about simply walking to a location: Think before you speak. It’s rude, crude and disgusting. Women: for now, I can’t promise that it will get easier, but I hope one day it will.
Monica Mendoza is a senior interpersonal communication major and Editor-inChief and columnist for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_mmendoz7@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @coolstorymonica.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Time to get troops out of Syria To the Editor, My last letter was published on Aug. 19 and the headline was “Time to get our troops out of Syria.” Since then the situation has gotten even more dangerous. On Sept. 17, a Russian reconnaissance plane was shot down, killing all 15 Russian military personnel who were aboard. The circumstances that brought about the shoot-down are very complicated and fraught. But the consequences of it are such as to fundamentally change the facts on the ground and in the air. Russia announced that it would move its highlyregarded S-300 anti-aircraft system into Syria. They had refrained from sending their S-300s in to this point, but the Russian military is taking the
loss of 15 of its people very seriously. It may very well be that the Syrian government and its Russian allies have just established a no-fly zone over Syria. In this volatile and dangerous situation, our troops represent a huge factor of uncertainty and up the ante to the sky is the limit. I call on President [Donald] Trump to pull our troops out of Syria. ISIS has been essentially defeated, so we can say we accomplished our mission and withdraw. Two leaders who would support this are Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky (R) and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii (D). They deserve our support. Gregg Brown Illinois State Alum ’88
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Five-story building to replace historic Uptown stores GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
The Town of Normal is adding a five-story building to Uptown, a continuation of the town’s vision of development, set forth by the town’s 2000 Uptown Renewal Plan. As the fourth building in a five-part plan, it will follow the Children’s Discovery Museum in 2004, Uptown Station in 2012 and One Uptown Circle in 2017. City Manager Pamela Reece said City Council and Bush Construction came to an agreement Monday night to build the multi-purpose building as part of the Trail East Development Agreement. It will extend the length of the boulevard from Uptown Circle to College Avenue and include a private parking lot. The building’s first floor is planned to have a food hall, commercial office tenants on the second, third and fourth floors and residential space on floor five. “The benefit to the community is that once it becomes owned by Bush, rather than municipal, the property will no longer be tax-exempt,” Reece said. “This will benefit schools, airports and other businesses.” Bush is covering about $25 million of the project’s cost and the
town will pay the remaining $4.2 million. 300 occupants are expected to make use of the new building, according to Reece, who will be able to come to work there each day. “This can help Uptown businesses and restaurants and continues to make this a vibrant location. On top of that, a portion of this will be a business incubator, so we hope that has a close relationship with Illinois State,” Reece said. The new site will involve the demolition of two buildings on the circle, on 104 and 108 E. Beaufort St. Reece said there have been concerns regarding the mural on the site, and said she understands the artistry and photo opportunities that come with it, and the city intends on replacing it. “Since the mural will not survive, we want to recreate the art and photo opportunities and the sense of pride it brings,” Reece said. “It’s more of an experiential thing and reinforces that we want people to feel excited about where they are.” GARRETT KARSTEN is a news reporter reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at gtkarst@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ GKarstenISU.
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A five-story commercial building will replace a historical building in Uptown Normal. The mural on the side of the building is popular among Illinois State University students. Students and residents, like local high school students Kyral Whitehouse and Presley Miles, often take pictures with the mural as a background.
Twin Cities to host esports tournament GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
and spectators. “Video games have always been popular and Esports, multiplayer video has become more competigames typically played by tive due to internet access professionals in front of and the ability to play across spectators, are rising in popthe world,” Hawkins said. ularity nationwide and are “We have been fortunate now making their way to the enough to form a vast comtwin cities in January. mittee that has knowledge League of Legends is about esports and hope to the most played comsee strong teams come out.” petitive game within the Hawkins said he hopes esports community, as well to see the event be a sucas nationwide, featuring cess so esports can become championship games by procommon in the twin cities. fessional players. Future additions being Claire Wagner | Vidette Photographer According to League’s Grossinger Motors Arena will host its first esports discussed are esports developing company, Riot tournament in January. Nick Crowley, sophomore expos with keynote indusGames, “League of Legends nursing major is pictured playing video games. try experts speaking at the is a team-oriented strategy events, as well as gaming Center as well in 2013. game. The goal is to work equipment providers and A League competition called the game demos getting their own together with your teammates to bring down the enemy Nexus, Sixty Six Games Esports Tourna- booths. located in the middle of their base, ment will be hosted Jan. 12-13, The tournament is looking for before your opponents take down 2019, at Grossinger Motors Arena. three levels of play: college/open, The event is organized by the high school only and one-on-one. yours.” Players choose “Champions,” Bloomington-Normal Area Con- Those interested can find more each with their own special abili- vention and Visitors Bureau and information at sixtysixgames.com. ties, and power them up throughout the B-N Sports Commission, sponHawkins said the event is looking the match while chipping away at the sored by State Farm. for volunteers. He explains that the Matt Hawkins, sports marketing link to apply is not currently working enemy defenses. manager for the Convention and but will be soon. The 2017 League of Legends World Championship, held at Bei- Visitors Bureau and Sports ComThis event will be central Illinois’ jing National Stadium, was sold out mission, believes the popularity of first live and in-person League of in seconds. It sold out the Staples the game will draw in competitors Legends tournament.
GRACE BARBIC News Reporter | @gracebarbic
The Illinois State University College of Business will host a student Startup Showcase competition on Nov. 2. Sponsored by the George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, student entrepreneurs are invited to bring business ideas. They will be paired with support resources to help develop connections with potential investors, mentors and the larger business community. Any student seeking a degree at Illinois State, despite their major, is invited to register for the competition. Business plans do not need to be fully developed, but competitors will be judged on their ideas, testing sale assumptions with customers and developing and executing a business plan model. “This competition gives students an opportunity to get exposure to potential investors and to network with local community businesspeople, as well as industry people from out of town,” instructional assistant
professor Terry Lowe said. “Students are able to practice and work on honing presentation and professional presence skills in front of an audience. This also gives them an opportunity to be eligible to get a jump start if they have a great idea.” Winners of the competition will receive financial support for their startup business. Past winners include Packback Books, which was featured on Shark Tank, Open Source Classroom, BizzBaits and Bow Lap Strap, just to name a few. The event is free and open to the public. Non-participating students and faculty members are also invited to attend. Registration is required. For eligibility requirements, competition rules and more information, visit their website at: Business.IllinoisState.edu/means/startup/.
GRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at mgbarbi@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @gracebarbic
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A group of Transylvanians in “Rocky Horror Picture Show” pose as trees for an opening scene of “There’s A Light (Over At the Frankenstein Place).”
ISU’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ brings fresh fun to cult classic BECKY FLETCHER News Editor | @Becky_Fletcher
ABOVE: Senior English major Juli Vana poses during a scene in “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” TOP: Carol Helleher as Janet Wiess and Daniel Sheldon as Brad Majors in Illinois State Theater of Ted’s production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” RHPS shows Oct. 26 and 27 at Normal Theater with two showings at 7 and 10 p.m. LEFT: Daniel Sheldon as Brad Majors.
Normal Theater is showing the 1975 cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7 and 10 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27. In the movie, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) are struck with a flat tire during a storm and head to a mansion owned by Dr. Frank-NFurter (Tim Curry). Brad and Janet then stay inside the mansion for a plethora of extraterrestrial discoveries with songs and dancing. The Theatre of Ted returns to provide a shadow-cast experience for participants, complete with callouts and props to make the experience one of a kind. “It’s really all about participation. There’s little focus on the movie,” sophomore acting and theater education major and co-director Lizzie McNamara said. Tickets are $10. They are currently on sale on the Normal Theater website and special edition button tickets will be sold at Centennial West or on the Quad, weather pending, a week before the show. Props will be made available at the door, though participators may bring their own. Normal Theater asks that attendees not have food, liquids, fire or glitter. An initiation ceremony will take place 30 minutes before the start of the show for people who have never attended a “Rocky Horror” performance before. Dubbed “virgins,” newcomers will have to do initiation games to become part of the family. Participators are also encouraged to dress up in costumes and learn some callouts for the movie which can be found online. “We want you to have fun,” McNamara said. “It is a freeing experience.” Those interested in doing the time warp again can find more information at normaltheater.com.
Steinbach selected for Pantagraph’s 20 Under 40 STUART STALTER Features Editor | @VidetteStuS
ongoing commitment; this is a great experience for students too,” Steinbach said. “Volunteering can lead to an internship and sometimes an internship leads to a job.” Organizations and governmental bodies also look for ood things happen to good people. students to serve on committees. Steinbach offers to That saying holds true for Harriett Steinhelp any student interested in volunteering. Students bach, Illinois State University Assistant can email her at hmstein@ilstu.edu to schedule a meetDirector of Service Learning for the Center for Coming to talk about interests so Steinbach can identify munity Engagement and Service Learning. Blo-No organizations that offer suitable volunteering. Steinbach has been honored as one of The PanCurrently, Steinbach has slowed her relentless voluntagraph’s 20 Under 40 honorees. The program teering pace. Though she occasionally volunteers for the recognizes young professionals who excel in their McLean County Museum of History’s Human Library careers, possess a passion for helping others and use or presents on Strengths Quest to various groups, that passion and their platform to make a positive diffamily comes first. ference in central Illinois. “I am currently not serving in any ongoing ways to Steinbach proudly accepts the distinction. focus on my family,” Steinbach explained. “Time is “I am very honored to be included in this year’s important to me and with a young son, I need to give group and represent ISU,” Steinbach said. “Some that time to him right now.” community leaders I know and respect have received Though Steinbach has covered plenty of ground, this recognition previously, so it means a lot to be when thinking about organizations she hasn’t volunamong them now.” teered for yet, she would love to be involved with the Steinbach has made a distinct mark on the local League of Women Voters in the future. She strongly community and ISU since joining the University in Samantha Brinkman | Photo Editor believes in the organization’s mission to promote voter 2006. She recently created the Community Consulting Board to help inform work and decisions made Assistant Director of Service Learning for the Center for Community Engagement education, issue advocacy and citizen participation. That said, Steinbach loves the overall Blo-No through the Center for Community Engagement and and Service Learning Harriett Steinbach’s numerous volunteer efforts earned her community. Service Learning. Steinbach also oversees the cocur- a selection for Pantagraph’s 20 Under 40 Program. “There are a number of organizations in Blo-No that ricular programming provided by the center. that received the 2016 Innovation by a Team award from the I believe in and their mission aligns with my personal Additionally, in 2011, Steinbach served on the Cultural Division of Student Affairs. The group developed a three-part values,” Steinbach said. “When the time is right, I hope I can Competence Committee. For her service, she received the Prointervention strategy to address student behavior issues in find a way to serve and support them.” motion of Diversity award from the Division of Student Affairs. neighborhoods near campus. Outside of ISU, Steinbach has volunteered extensively with Steinbach’s efforts illustrate that any ordinary person can STUART STALTER is the Features Editor for the Vidette. He the Bloomington-Normal Japanese Sister Cities Commission. make an extraordinary difference in communities. She notes can be contacted at sstalt1@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter She was named an honorary citizen of Asahikawa, Japan, in that there is a plethora of opportunities for students to vol- at @VidetteStuS. 2017. unteer, and volunteering benefits resonate with professionals. Steinbach was also part of the Neighborhood Action Team “Many organizations are in need of volunteers to make that
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
Out of the woods
Illinois State soccer tops Indiana State Sycamores for back-to-back wins, jump into third place in MVC BLAINE LEWALLEN Sports Reporter | @Blainelew3
Illinois State (8-7-2) soccer coach Brad Silvey was very pleased with the execution of scoring opportunities that the Redbirds displayed this past weekend in a 3-2 victory over conference leader Loyola. This execution would continue Wednesday evening, as the ’Birds defeated the Indiana State Sycamores (6-7-3) 3-1 at Adelaide Street Field. “We preached after Loyola that we needed to keep our foot on the pedal,” Silvey said. “Our team has the ability to score. This evening we had three different goal scorers.” After a couple of scoring opportunities early on in the first half, the Redbirds struck first. Sophomore Natalie Vaughn-Low collected a rebound off of Abby Basler’s corner kick for her first goal of the season to give Illinois State a 1-0 advantage in the 24’ minute. Later in the first half, Kate Del Fava added her fifth goal of the season to extend the ’Birds lead to 2-0 in the 34’ minute. Del Fava put on a display of shifty moves to break away from a couple Sycamore defenders and snuck it past Indiana State goalie Hannah Sullivan near the left post.
Despite a couple of scoring chances for the Sycamores later in the first half, the score would remain at 2-0 heading into halftime. The Redbirds would add their third goal in the 60’ minute as Shaina Dudas gathered her own rebound and found the net off of the post just past the outstretched arms of Sullivan to push the lead to 3-0. This was Dudas’ third goal of the season. “Our ability to kind of spread out the field and attack from different facets and just to be dynamic in our attack is something we have always been good at,” Silvey said. “We went through a bit of a drought but I think we kind of found ourselves back in the driver’s seat.” The lone goal for the Sycamores came in the 81’ minute, as Kate Wells connected off of a free-kick into the upper right corner of the goal to make it 3-1. Despite playing a more aggressive style late in the second half, the Sycamores were unable to find the net the remainder of the game. Despite Illinois State typically having an advantage in shots, the Redbirds and Sycamores each had 17 shots, including 10 shots on goal apiece. Haley Smith contributed nine saves for the ’Birds, while Sullivan had seven
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Sophomore forward Natalie Vaughn-Low approaches a kick in Illinois State’s 3-1 win over Indiana State Wednesday night at Adelaide Street Field. Vaughn-Low scored the first goal of her career and the first of the game. saves for the Sycamores. Illinois State will return to action 1 p.m. Sunday for a kickoff at Evansville.
BLAINE LEWALLEN is a Sports Reporter for The Vidette. He can be contacted at bmlewal@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @blainelew3
Cruising through the Valley
Illinois State off to its best start in MVC play since 2014 at 5-1, remains perfect at Redbird Arena this season BEN ADKINS Sports Reporter | @89634
The Illinois State volleyball team met a fierce opponent in Bradley Monday night, but ISU proved its Missouri Valley Conference dominance once more. ISU (16-5, 8-1 MVC) bested Bradley (16-5, 6-3 MVC) 3-1 in four sets as the ’Birds extended their Valley win streak to four games, remaining undefeated at 5-0 at Redbird Arena. After the Redbirds won the first two sets 25-17, a change was made on the Bradley bench and the Braves started off hot, blazing a 5-0 start before ISU decided to ice their momentum with a timeout. The timeout gave enough life to the Redbirds to battle back into striking distance, but ISU was never able to take the lead in the third set, as Bradley took set three 25-18. “That’s what the top of the Valley looks like — kudos to Bradley. I thought they dug a ton of balls, which made it hard to score, but I thought the team stayed gritty in different ways to keep our offense as balanced as possible,” ISU head coach Leah Johnson said. For the fourth set, the teams were trading blows. It was ISU who started with the lead and fought to keep it. Bradley would tie, but could never get a lead of its own. The Redbirds were able to take a four-point lead, the largest lead in the fourth set for either team, and they went on to seal the game, winning its fourth set of the night 26-24. Playmakers in 12-time MVC Defensive Player of the Week Courtney Pence and sophomore setter Stef Jankiewicz contributed to the Redbirds’ winning effort. Pence totaled 31 digs, and Jankiewicz carried Redbird hitters with 14 assists. ISU head coach Leah Johnson expressed her thoughts about tonight’s win as her team continuously finds ways to win, even under the most demanding of circumstances. “I think set four is how we expected the match to be all night,”
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Southern Illinois: Friday The Salukis head into Redbird Arena riding a 10-game losing streak and a 4-17 overall record. The Redbirds topped SIU earlier this season, sweeping it 3-0 in Carbondale. Senior Lexi Varga, freshman Marissa Stockman and senior Ali Line led ISU with nine kills each that game, and Pence led with 15 digs. SIU is set for a tall order, as it is 0-8 in the MVC and 0-8 on the road this season. If that is not enough, the Redbirds’ all-time record against the Salukis is 75-12. ISU has not lost against SIU at Redbird Arena since 2009, and it has won seven of the last 10 meetings. Friday’s match is at 7 p.m. at Redbird Arena.
Missouri State: Saturday
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Senior Ali Line (left) blocks the ball next to sophomore Stef Jankiewicz Monday at Redbird Arena.
Leah Johnson welcomes her alma mater Missouri State for a rematch of ISU’s 3-0 victory at MSU on Sept. 21 this season. The Bears sit in sixth in the Valley with an 11-10, 4-4 MVC record. As MSU is coming off a 3-2 loss against first-place Northern Iowa, it heads to Bradley for a 7 p.m. match Friday night before taking on ISU. Amelia Flynn leads MSU with 235 kills, but also with 139 service errors, and Emily Butters leads with 387 digs. Meanwhile, Line leads ISU with 183 kills, and Pence leads with 423 digs. First serve between MSU and ISU is 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Illinois State North Dakota St. ISU’s 3 keys to victory
DEFENSE With the help of defensive powers Tuvone Clark, Luther Kirk, Zack Matthews and Romeo McKnight, the Redbirds’ defense is currently ranked No. 1 in the MVFC in points allowed (72) as opposing teams have scored a total of nine touchdowns this season.
OFFENSIVE LINE The production of Illinois State’s offensive line has proven to be the catalyst for the team’s success in the early-going. As junior running back James Robinson rushed his way to a career-milestone day (compiling personal milestones in 2000+ career yards and 202 singlegame rushing yards), ISU’s slow offensive start caused its only loss of the season against Missouri State Sept. 29. To avoid another mental mishap, the trench game will play a big role in the ’Birds efforts to come out on top against NDSU, who leads the Valley in both sacks (21) and interceptions (9).
BRADY DAVIS
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The Redbirds (5-1, 2-1 MVFC) face the undefeated North Dakota State Bison (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) Saturday for the quintessential MVFC matchup of the year.
Taking the Bison by the horns No. 7 Illinois State gears up to face unanimous No. 1 ranked North Dakota State
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egardless of Illinois State’s 51-3 win over Southern Illinois last week, the Redbirds’ high came down rapidly as they prepare to confront their toughest matchup of the season in Week 8, entering the grind of their season. FCS No. 7/8 ranked ISU (5-1, 2-1 MVFC) hits the road for a noisy FargoDome and MVFC first place, FCS No. 1 ranked North Dakota State (6-0, 3-0 MVFC) matchup Saturday. “Every game you keep winning, every game becomes more important because you’re in a championship hunt. If you’re going to have a chance to win the championship in this conference, you got to beat the champions and that comes next,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. The Redbirds have not defeated the Bison since 2010 at Hancock Stadium, which is six straight losses against NDSU, and ISU has not won in Fargo, North Dakota, since 2009. ISU and NDSU feature similar play styles. Both have run-first mentalities and physical defenses. Coming off career games, James Robinson and Markel Smith will look to be the catalyst for ISU, however, the two teams are well aware of each other’s approaches. “Boy, he’s [Robinson] fun to watch. He’s a physical runner, he’s got great speed, great balance, great vision, one of the best in the FCS, we’ll have our hands full, and the other one
[Smith] is pretty dang good too, so we have to be able to slow down the run game,” NDSU head coach Chris Klieman said. The similarities play out on the stat sheet as well, as they are essentially identical in points per game and points allowed. The Bison average 39.3 points to the Redbirds’ 39 points, and NDSU allows 12.5 points to ISU’s 12 points allowed per game. “It’s [ISU] a really balanced offense that can get you a lot of different ways, but you have to be able to slow down their running game,” Klieman said. NDSU lead running back Bruce Anderson and leading tackler safety Robbie Grimsley each suffered hamstring injuries in the Bison’s 34-7 win at Western Illinois last week. Luckily for NDSU, the injuries were not as severe as originally thought, but the two still may see limited playing time against ISU. “Hopefully those two guys can go. If they can’t, then the backups have to step up and we’ll have no excuses and have to play really good football against a great team on Saturday,” Klieman said. Senior quarterback Easton Stick is not the flashiest on paper, since NDSU’s offense is run-heavy, but he is a danger in and outside of the pocket and causes confusion for opposing defenses. “He obviously has control. He has played a lot of football there, but his athleticism ... he’s a handful.
If you’re able to cover them in the passing game, for example, he’ll pull it down and scramble,” Spack said. “He can really run. They have some design runs for him as well, some options where he can give it or pull it. He does a really good job of that and keeps defenses honest. He brings an element of athleticism and he’s a tough kid, too, like they all are up there [NDSU].” Stick has gained 258 yards this season and is one of three active Bison that has rushed for over 2,000 career yards, with Anderson and Lance Dunn being the others. The Bison are also extremely efficient and disciplined. “They’re not on third down very often. I think I was in there for five minutes watching that third down tape yesterday. It’s kind of scary. They’re very good on first and second down,” Spack said. When NDSU does get to third down, it has converted 45.8 percent of the times, good for 14th in the FCS. Senior wide receiver Darrius Shepherd is the top-target for Stick, leading NDSU with 22 catches for 386 yards and five touchdowns. Outside Shepherd, the Bison have done a solid job at distributing the ball around, but that is only when they get around to passing the ball. NDSU runs the ball about 69 percent of its plays. “I think the offensive staff is doing a really good job at continuing to find different ways to get guys the ball in
space that need it in space, to get the quarterback run game involved, as well as know our bread and butter which is to be able to run in between the tackles,” Klieman said. The Bison have gained 1,694 rushing yards as a team, while the Redbirds have gained 1,521 rushing yards. Both sides of the ball will be physical, and it will most likely be a mission for both offenses to find yards. “They’re very typical of what they’ve been in the past [NDSU defense], and I think this is maybe a tick better than what they were a year ago, so they’re very good if you can imagine that,” Spack said. While the Redbirds have consistently been better, especially after their loss at Missouri State, they know they must be on their A-game for a full 60 minutes. “We are getting better every week … we’ll have to be a lot better this week,” Spack said. The Bison also currently ride a 12-game win streak, the longest active streak in the FCS, as they have essentially owned the MVFC with their seven straight MVFC regularseason championships. The Redbirds are set for kickoff against the Bison at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the FargoDome. KADE HEATHER is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be contacted at vidette_kfheat1@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ kade_heather.
Essentially, it comes down to the quarterback. Following his third MVFC Newcomer of the Week award, junior quarterback Brady Davis finds himself preparing for the game of his career so far. Davis, who was 10-for-15 tying a career-high four touchdowns last weekend against SIU, has to play smart as his complacency in the pocket has proved to be troublesome in the past. A cleaner game from Davis could result in a fruitful outcome for the ’Birds come Saturday.
MVC STANDINGS Conf Ovrl
North Dakota St. Illinois State South Dakota St. Missouri State Northern Iowa South Dakota Western Illinois Youngstown St. Indiana St. Southern Illinois
3-0 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-3
6-0 5-1 4-1 4-2 3-3 3-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-5
STAT COMPARISON All stats below are average/game
Redbirds Bison PPG
39
39.3
PA
12
12.5
RYD
233.2
265.7
PYD
211.3
166.5
INT
9
10
SCK
11
21
TD
31
32
TDA
9
9
YDS
444.5
432.2
GAME COMPARISONS V. Western Illinois NDSU: The Bison defeated the Leathernecks 34-7 in last week’s MVFC contest. North Dakota State racked up 276 total yards on the back of running back Bruce Anderson. ISU: The ’Birds ousted Western Illinois 33-16 in their second MVFC matchup, winning their first conference game in Week 6. Complied by JONATHAN BARLAS Vidette Sports