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Community ditches screens for Worldwide Day of Play ABOVE: Illinois State University alumna Emily Evarson from Chicago plays with a hula hoop during Saturday’s Worldwide Day of Play. TOP RIGHT: Bloomington’s Breaking Chains & Advancing Increase School of Arts members danced in Uptown Normal.
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of Play. Worldwide Day of Play was originally created by Nickelodeon to encourage everyone to take a step away from the television and go out to play. However,
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through the Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal has taken the day a step further to unify the community. I was expecting to see mostly children at the event, since it targets that age group. However, there were people of all ages, from the newborns to grandparents, taking in all the day had to offer. see PLAY page 6
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A panel discussion titled Let’s Talk about Venezuelan Immigration that will focus on the forced exile of millions of Venezuelans will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Kong Room of Hewett Hall at Illinois State University. Ana Gil-Garcia, professor in the Department of educational leadership, literacy and development at Northeastern Illinois University, along with Eduardo Narvaez will be panelists. The panel will include be three individual testimonies from Jesus Garrido, Jose Patino and Oscar Ramos who are all Venezuelans living in central Illinois.
This will be followed by a celebration of Venezuelan culture with music by La Cuadra Venezolana and food provided by the Venezuelan Association of Central Illinois. The event is being sponsored by the ISU Spanish Club, Latin-American Studies and Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Department. It is free and open to the public. “The panel will start with a discussion about how Venezuela was once a regional hub for immigrants when the neighboring countries were fighting insurgent groups and had other internal problems,” Instructional assistant professor Marinelly Castillo-Zuniga said. “Venezuela was once one of the richest countries in South America, with the biggest reserve of oil in any Latin American country but due to government policies for the last 18 years, this is no longer the case.” Castillo-Zuniga said she wanted to bring this topic to campus because as a Venezuelan she felt that Venezuelan immigration is a new phenomenon that is under-studied.
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“Venezuelans were not immigrants, we used to receive immigrants from all over the world, but in the last two decades has changed that circumstance. These circumstances,
with the most important ones being political and economic, have obligated Venezuelan’s to emigrate,” Castillo-Zuniga said. see PANEL page 3
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Biss talks running mate, college tuition at ISU forum ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Reporter | @addough
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he College Democrats at Illinois State University hosted a candidate forum for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) Friday in Schroeder Hall where he discussed the reasons why he should be the Democratic nominee and took questions from members of the audience. Biss began the forum by encouraging Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign House Bill 40 which ensures that abortion rights remain legal if Roe vs. Wade is overturned, while also expanding taxpayer-subsidized abortions for low-income women who are covered by Medicaid and state employee insurance. An audience member asked Biss about the controversy surrounding his former running mate Chicago alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. “I wanted someone who shared the same views as I did and he was a member of the Democratic Socialist Party which is an ally of the progressive movement,” Biss said. “There was one platform of the DSA [Democratic Socialists of America] that I could not find myself comfortable to agree with given my personal background. That was the BDS [Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions]. “When he joined the ticket, there were a lot of questions about this and due to the way those pressures interact, and doing some soul searching, we
felt it was best to part ways,” he continued. Biss announced that State Rep. Litesa Wallace (D-Rockford) joined his ticket in September. “My new running mate has been a partner of mine since literally her first weeks in the House,” Biss said. “We were able to put together this past spring a bill that even Bruce Rauner signed, that would protect members of the LGBT community who are victims of violent hate crimes, among many other bills.” A member of the audience asked how Biss would ensure that rural Illinois citizens will have access to affordable broadband services. “Access to broadband is a fundamental part of a modern economy here in 2017. The fact that there is not adequate broadband infrastructure in rural Illinois is a very real problem,” Biss answered. “[...] If we want to get this right, the next budget of Illinois needs to include universal broadband and access and rights to high-speed iv nternet.” Biss emphasized that universal access to high-speed Internet is a staple of modern life for many Americans and is important to economic development, especially for small businesses. He stated that it is an issue that he is very passionate about. In addition, he said he is proud of the strong stances he has taken on racial, ethnic and gender identity equality. “This is something very important in my opinion to have in the kind of
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Governor hopeful Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) talks to ISU students in Schroeder Hall Friday. government we need to have,” Biss said. “I am the only candidate who has pledged to have a cabinet that is majority female whose racial makeup is reflected precisely how the racial make-up of the state of Illinois is. This is extremely important for the professional advancement for women and people of color in politics.” Biss also addressed the increasing college tuition throughout the state. “A lot of people are leaving Illinois. I would say there are a few
different problems all piled on top of each other,” he said. “One is that our government is a mess of a train-wreck, the insane instability is absurd and has led to many high school and college graduates leave the state in record numbers. “Let’s acknowledge that even though tuition has continued to increase, it has gotten worse with Rauner now in office,” Biss continued. “We need adequate funding for our higher-education institutions in Illinois.”
YWCA hosts free movie screening of ‘Cesar Chavez’ PORCHIA WHITE News Reporter | @porchia_white
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the YWCA will host a free screening of the “Cesar Chavez” film 5 p.m. Saturday at Western Avenue Community Center. It will be a Spanish-English bilingual screening attributing the social justice leader Cesar Chavez. The film is a biographical drama of Chavez’s life and his fight for the rights of farm workers. It will also
showcase his leadership in movements to raise their salaries and living conditions by screening the boycotts and strikes organized by Chavez. “Heritage is an inherited experience,” Jenn Carillo, YWCA mission impact director, said. “At a time of heightened struggle against xenophobic nationalism in this country, Cesar Chavez’s work against exploitation and castigation in this country reminds us that honoring Latinx heritage isn’t just cultural, it is carrying
the shared struggle for the dignity and freedom that we still fight for today.” Mission Movies is an initiative created by YWCA to expose community members to social justice issues. It is also an opportunity for those who know about these issues to deepen their understanding and engage in the fight for justice. Snacks will be provided at the screening and donations will also be accepted. Donations stay local and can be given at events, online or mailed
to YWCA. Half of one percent of money spent on Amazon can also be donated to YWCA McLean County through AmazonSmile. The organization engages in multiple community service practices including food banks, transportation and senior services. The organization’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for everyone. Different movies are screened monthly and always open to the public at no charge.
Connect Transit hires new general manager ALEX CAMPBELL News Reporter | @alex_campbell98
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The company confirmed the news at the end of September.
Connect Transit is the premiere public transpor tation service in Bloomington-Normal as well as the entirety of McLean County. Looking into the future of the company, they are hoping that noting changes. That is why Connect Transit is hiring its current interim general manager, Isaac Thorne, as its new, permanent general manager. “It became apparent working with Isaac over the few months while he was interim that he was entirely capable of doing
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Since former president Hugo Chavez became the leader of the oil-rich nation in 1999, government policies of state takeover of private industries, corruption, mass inflation and a crackdown on protests have left most Venezuelans in extreme poverty. “The main cities and the capital have become extremely unsafe to live in. There is also a lack of finding food, medicine and basic supplies
the job,” Connect Transit Board Chair Mike McCurdy said in a statement. “We’re knee deep in the concept being discussed by the Bloomington Downtown Task Force for a potential library, transfer center, and parking facility,” McCurdy said. Thorne signed a contract at a Connect Transit board meeting last month which will pay Thorne $125,000 per year with an added retirement contribution. The company has eight Gillig Phantom buses, which are its most common. It also owns five Gillig Low Floor buses that are more handicap accessible. Connect Transit has also recently
such as tooth brushes and soap. People have to stand in lines for hours outside of grocery stores just to purchase basic needs,” CastilloZuniga said. There are currently an estimated 3,000 Venezuelan immigrants living in Chicago, 70 that live in central Illinois and 5 million worldwide. “There are many immigrants from other Latin American countries in the United States such as Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Central America. But this is now a Venezuelan
invested in small mobility buses that can allow for personalized stops for the elderly or anyone with accommodations. Being that Blooming tonNormal is heavily populated by students, Connect Transit capitalizes on a big market of students without cars or other means of transportation. Thorne’s docket will first take a look at improving how often the most populated routes receive buses and a possible reworking of the current fare structure. “I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to serve Connect Transit and the Blooming ton-Nor mal communit y,” Thorne said in a statement.
phenomenon,” Castillo-Zuniga added. “For that reason, I felt that bringing the topic here will give a voice to those back home in Venezuela and remind them that we’re still thinking about them and that they are not alone. Venezuelans are no longer traveling for vacation, they’re now looking for a place to settle due to the severity of the quality of life in the country.” For more information on the panel discussion, those interested can contact mcastil@ilstu.edu or call (309) 438-3604.
An audience member asked the senator what he would do to give a louder voice to disabled residents. “I think that elevating voices of people with disabilities as equals, as stakeholders in a campaign, whose priorities are considered when every decision gets made,” Biss said. “I think the sloppy cheap answer that the government would say that there’s the ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act]. Meeting a minimum standard is not acceptable.”
ISU shows faculty appreciation at luncheon MASON MCCOY News Reporter | @Real_McCoy18
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz stays true to his staff by holding an appreciation luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. All current faculty, administrative professionals and civil service staff are invited to attend the luncheon. A buffet will open for the duration of the event, and a program will be held at 12:30 p.m. Registration is not required, but a university ID will be needed to attend the event. Julie Barnhill, director of presidential and trustee events, hopes for a large turnout, and expects at least 1500 staff members to attend the luncheon. In addition to buffet-style lunch, the event will feature announcements for the Homecoming Campus Decorating Contest winners and a raffle that benefits the students of civil service staff. “Raff le tickets are being sold throughout campus to raise funds for scholarships for full-time students of civil service employees,” Barnhill said. Departmental staff interested in spreading Redbird pride, while also showing off their interior design skills, can do so by entering this year’s Homecoming Campus Decorating Contest. First and second place winners will be awarded $50 and $25 gift cards, respectively, along with traveling trophies. Applicants must enter by Friday. Judges will be visiting displays on Oct. 13. Winners will be announced during the appreciation luncheon. The luncheon has taken place for over 15 years.
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n the sleepy river town of Quincy, there’s not much to do. This places the burden of entertainment on high school athletes to become the focus of gathering and conversation come Friday night. People in Quincy have no patience for “disrespecting the flag,” as they say, though they flaunt their “Blue Lives Matter” flags, an American flag with a different color scheme, which is incredibly disrespectful. Quincy has its share of Confederate flags as well, the ultimate disrespect to the American flag. People in small town America do not care about disrespecting the flag. They care who says anything negative about the country they claim to love so much. They love a tiny sliver of the country, the white Christian sliver. Their actions are deafening, while their words fall flat. Last Friday night, a video surfaced online of the Quincy Senior High School football team
walking on the field before the game with dozens of giant American flags in hand and then running through a tunnel of cheerleaders and pommers. Not a single player on that field took a knee like much of the NFL did the weekend before. Without any context, this event is simply a nice show of patriotism from a bunch of good ol’ boys from the Midwest. Sadly, the world we live in does not
allow us to simply strip context from our actions. This act of “patriotism” is just as divisive as NFL players taking a knee in protest of police brutality and racial injustice, not the United States military, as most would have you believe. It won’t be seen that way in Quincy, of course. The players have been lauded and met with praise in some folks’ opinions, being better
than spoiled rich football players that couldn’t possibly be oppressed because they have money. This is not patriotism, this is prejudiced and it is divisive. Patriotism is not who proclaims their love for America the loudest or flies their flags the highest. It is about who truly upholds the belief that every single person in this country is entitled to the same opportunities and respect as their neighbor. That is what the flag stands for, and those who have been charged with protecting us have not lived up to that creed. They have spat in its face with every shot they have fired at an unarmed black person. This is why the players in the NFL kneel, not because they hate America. They love America, they simply want it to be better in the way they know it can be one day. They know what the flag represented once, and they’re disappointed in what it has become a symbol for today.
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HB 40 a step closer to health care equality MY VIEW TAMIA LITTLE | Columnist
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n Thursday, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 40, which expands abortion coverage to ensure that it remains legal in Illinois. It allows women to use tax funds in the form of state employee insurance or Medicaid to pay for the procedure. While women’s rights activists applauded the governor after he made the announcement at a Chicago news conference, conservative, anti-abortion lawmakers were outraged by the governor’s decision. Because Rauner previously stated that he wouldn’t support the bill in April due to “sharp divisions of opinion,” they accused him of not keeping his word and labeled him as an incompetent failure. According to Rauner, his threat to
veto the bill in April was an attempt to foster compromise between abortion rights advocates and pro-lifers. Rauner suggested that no one should be surprised on his stance since he has long supported abortion rights, and he “made no qualms about that when [he] was elected governor.” “I am being true to my values and my views. I have always been true to those … I have to make a decision. I have to do what I believe is right for the people of Illinois. And I have to be consistent with my values,” he said. The bill protects women’s right to have sole control over their bodies. It ensures abortion will remain legal in Illinois, even if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court. If lawmakers, politicians and residents weren’t sure where Rauner stands on this extremely controversial issue, it is now clear that he is unquestionably pro-choice. Currently, the State of Illinois already covers abortion in cases of rape, incest and when there is a threat to the health or life of the mother. House Bill 40 broadens Medicaid coverage beyond those limited restrictions.
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“I also believe that no woman should be forced to make a different decision than another woman would make purely based on her income,” he said. “I believe that a woman living with limited financial means should not be put in the position where she has to choose something different than a woman of higher income would be able to choose.” Those who are against the expansion of public funding for abortions say it violates the principle that taxpayers shouldn’t have to bear the expense of a procedure that conflicts with their morals or religious beliefs. Supporters of this critical legislation say limits on abortion for women who have state employee insurance or Medicaid creates unfair burdens and obstacles. A Public Policy Polling survey completed in April showed that 73 percent of all Illinois voters, which includes 85 percent of millennials between the ages of 18 and 29, as well as 48 percent of Republicans, agree with the statement that “abortion should be a private decision between a woman and her doctor, without government inter-
ference.” Among citizens, 64 percent said Rauner should “act to protect the reproductive health care of all women in Illinois.” Voters in our state are well aware that refusing to provide women access to safe abortion care due to the source of their health insurance coverage is cruel and perpetuates a sexist society wherein women are unprotected and powerless. By signing House Bill 40, Rauner sided with majority of Illinois’ voters who seek to progress our state and safeguard the rights of our women. The thought that anyone but me could have the ability to decide what goes on in my body is absolutely terrifying, and I am elated that our governor made a conscientious decision to move toward health care equality and fight for women’s reproductive rights. Tamia Little is a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments concerning her article can be sent to vidette_tslittl1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @sungoddessmiaa.
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Milner paranormal activity Facts prove Ange Milner’s ghost is nothing but one big ‘boo’ STUART STALTER Senior Features Reporter | @VidetteStuS
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ngeline “Ange” Milner (1856–1928), Illinois State University’s first librarian, accomplished many feats. She served as head campus librarian for 38 years (1890– 1927), co-founded the Illinois chapter of the American Library Association in 1896 and cataloged over 40,000 books. Her legacy — and some say spirit — continues nearly 90 years later as the subject of ISU’s famous urban legend. Archives assistant Julie Neville said the earliest mention of Milner’s ghost occurred in the 1990s. Neville likely refers to September 1995. Former head research librarian Joan Winters claimed to have “felt a presence” while in Williams Hall Archives. Winters allegedly saw a frail, elderly woman in a dress who quickly disappeared. “Like most ghost stories, everything is hearsay,” Neville said. Angela Bonnell, Milner Library head of government documents, conducts extensive research on Milner. To begin, the location of Milner’s ghost is inconsistent with history. Though the ghost allegedly haunts the third floor of Williams Hall (where old library books are stored), she died before the building debuted. Atherosclerosis (heart disease) took Milner’s life in 1928, while Williams Hall was built in 1940. Regardless, legend says her spirit relocated to Williams Hall's book stacks. “Ghostbusters” reportedly based its the beginning scene off Milner’s ghost and was supposedly shot on scene of Williams Hall Library. Bonnell scoffs at the idea. “There would be more books she worked on at our offsite storage facility, at the warehouse [located 3 miles north offcampus], than Williams,” Bonnell said. “I have not heard of our storage facility collection being haunted.” On campus, ghostly shrieks would most likely blend with the high notes belted in Cook Hall. Now containing ISU’s School of Music, Cook Hall was ISU’s library due to the building's fireproof design. Milner worked in Cook Hall from 1898 – 1914.
However, Bonnell uncovers no evidence of Cook Hall being haunted. Recognizing location discrepancies, persistent believers claim Milner’s spirit rests in the books she died working with. Bonnell disproves the hypothesis. “There is one absolutely incorrect claim that she died at ISU while working on the biology books,” Bonnell said. “Her health had been poor many months prior to her death. She was bedridden at least as of October 1927 and died on Jan. 13, 1928, at her house she lived in with her sister [Miriam Bowen].” Bonnell notes that Milner's home at 222 N. University Ave. was demolished, the Bone Student Center pay lot is now where that house stood. Supernatural activity has never been reported in the parking lot. In addition, another false rumor fueling the tale is the characterization of Milner as an isolated workaholic. Author and researcher of supernatural events Troy Taylor writes, “Her entire life was dedicated to her books,” in his 2000s article “The History and Hauntings of Illinois— The Ghost of Angie Milner.” In the same piece, he writes “[She] became a spinster, quietly fading away with the library books until her death in 1928.” Though Milner was a dedicated worker who never married, books did not monopolize her life. “Ange was a hard worker, but she knew when to take a break,” Bonnell said. “She would typically take off a month of vacation in the summer to travel and rest before the fall semester.” Additionally, the McLean County Museum of History 2007 biography on Milner, written by Candence Summers, also disagrees with Taylor’s commonly believed claims. For example, during World War I, Milner compiled an entire roster of 821 ISU WWI servicemen and women. She wrote over 800 letters to local people in service. Outside of Blo-No, Summers writes that Milner considered it her “religious duty” to vote once women gained suffrage rights in 1920. Despite her now ghostly reputation, students and faculty affectionately nicknamed Milner “Aunt Ange” while alive.
Milner’s quick wit and thoroughness when searching for resources earned the nickname. Though Taylor claims she quietly faded with her books, at the end of her career, Milner had four assistants helping her manage 40,000 volumes of books and countless periodicals/pamphlets. With the whole truth revealed, the famous ghost story, like Milner, can forever rest in peace.
Dead come to life at Evergreen Cemetary Walk BECKY FLETCHER Features Reporter | @becky_fletcher
With Halloween approaching, it is hard not to be in a fall state of mind. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery escalates that mood by bringing the dead back to life. The Evergreen Cemetery Walk is an annual McLean County tradition that has been around since 1995. The cemetery walk showcases their deceased by using actors to portray them and their history. This year, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk themed its event on the 100-year anniversary of World War I. On deciding who is featured every year, Candace Summers, McLean County Museum of History director of education, said it depends on two things: “One, a person has to be buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and two, what kind of story they have to tell and if we can tell that story using much of their own writings and information to create a story.” Eight historical figures are represented this year for their aid on and off the field. For example, Carl and Julia Vrooman were a power couple during the war. Carl was known for agricultural work, and Julia formed a jazz band made of soldiers to entertain and boost morale. Julia Holder worked for the Red Cross War Fund. Holder was a volunteer leader who cut gauze to make bandages for the wounded. In addition, Edward and Lincoln Bynum fought together in
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Jennifer Maloy acts as one of the eight history figures at the Evergreen Cemetery Walk. Maloy takes on the role of Ethel Hamilton Hanson, organizer of the Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense in McLean County. France. The Bynum brothers were nicknamed “The Black Devils” from German troops that encountered them in battle. Ethel Hamilton Hanson organized the “Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense in McLean County” and was also active in the Red Cross. Roland Read was rejected multiple times by the U.S. Army due to damaged eyesight. Determined to serve, Read joined the French Army and later served as First Lieutenant in the Serbian Army. Brian Artman, who portrays Read, said the walk is “one of the more interesting events [he’s] ever had.” “I think the combination of portraying historical figures,
along with the vintage costumes and the event taking place in the cemetery, just really makes it special and unique,” Artman said. The last figure represented, Carolyn Schertz Geneva, was a recent nurse graduate when World War I broke out. Geneva joined an Army Medical Unit and was stationed on the west coast of England aiding the wounded for six months. On what it is like portraying the figures, Ann White, who portrays Geneva, said, “It has been exciting to portray a real person and to try to convey her essence. To allow Carolyn to live again and know that people who never met [her] will now know
her story is very fulfilling.” The tour lasts about two hours and it is a one-mile walk. Each figure represented speaks briefly on their history and importance to World War I as the walk progresses. The tour guide also gives additional information on the represented figures as well as history on the cemetery itself. “Each person has a story to tell,” said Summers. “We want to tell those stories to show people how the history of our community came to be.” The remaining dates for the cemetery walk are Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 with walk times at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Of many performances, tumblers stole the crowd’s attention. Young girls aging from 9- to 14-years-old showed off their talents by doing flips and splits. The second activity I participated in was the very exciting Zumba workout. Two Zumba instructors danced tirelessly, while the younger children were doing better than I was. After breaking a sweat, I made my way to my favorite board game at a nearby table: Connect 4. I sat across from 14-year-old Chris Bakes, as he stared me down with a keen look in his eye. As the first few pieces were dropped, I decided to get him a bit more comfortable so he could enjoy the game and event. I then asked him if this had been his first year attending the Worldwide Day of Play event. “My sisters wanted to come and my parents wouldn’t let me stay at home, so I didn’t have a choice, but I’m not mad about it anymore,” he said. As the game intensified, he realized I had him trapped. “What has been your favorite event so far today?” I asked. He thought long and hard and dropped his red piece down into the few open remaining slots. “Probably all the shops around. Me and my sisters keep saying we’re hungry and our parents got us so many snacks so far!” The game came to a close as I dropped my fourth black piece and took the victory. I high-fived Chris and made my way to other activities. With hundreds of people, I thought I’d never run into Claire Dhom, the director and coordinator of the event. To my surprise, she was standing under one of the activity booths eating an apple and mingling with the participants. We started talking about the history of Uptown’s Worldwide Day of Play and she explained that it has been in the community for a number of years. “We’ve been doing this event for 11 years,” she said. “This is my third time doing this event and I love it. It’s great.” While there are several activities available, Dhom said the wide selection of events and games is her favorite part of the day-long celebration. “It’s socioeconomically perfect for everyone … there’s just so many organizations coming together for a good cause,” Dhom added. I had a blast to say the least, and I can’t wait until next year to see what is new.
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Rodgers rallies Redbirds on Local Heroes Night NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @nlandi1033
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ABOVE: Rodgers stands with a military member during the pregame Local Heroes ceremony Friday. TOP: Hannah Rodgers during the first half of ISU’s 1-0 victory Friday at Adelaide Street Field.
During Friday’s match, senior Hannah Rodgers scored a goal that not only lifted her team to victory, but also helped honor the legacy of her late brother. The Bloomington native’s strike at 32:01 led Illinois State soccer (4-5-2, 0-1) to a 1-0 victory against Missouri-Kansas City (4-6-1) at Adelaide Street Field as a part of Local Heroes Night. It was the first time Rodgers scored a goal in regulation since the 2015 season. ISU’s win was the culmination of an emotional day for Rodgers and her family. As a part of Local Heroes Night, ISU honored her late older brother, Sgt. Josh Rodgers, who was an Army ranger. On April 27 of this past year, Sgt. Rodgers was killed in action during a raid on an Islamic State compound in Afghanistan. He was 22 years old. “It was very emotional,” Rodgers said about what gameday had been like for her. “But [I] just wanted to pull out the win for my brother and getting the goal felt pretty good.” Before the match, with Hannah and her family present on the field, Sgt. Rodgers was honored during a pre-game ceremony. The evening was the latest example in which the team displayed its support for the Rodgers family. “It’s definitely really cool to have
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ISU volleyball drops both matches over the weekend The Illinois State volleyball dropped both of its matches this weekend on the road in the second weekend of MVC play. The first loss was Friday in five sets to Drake. The following night, ISU traveled to No. 22 Northern Iowa and lost in four sets.
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Our team executed the game plan at a high level in the first two sets. We missed an opportunity to go into the break up two sets. We battled in sets three and four, but offensively, they scored out of system at an exceptional clip and that was the difference.” ISU head coach Leah Johnson said after ISU’s four set loss to No. 22 UNI on Saturday.
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Illinois State running back Markel Smith (21) hurdles a defender during the second half of ISU’s 24-13 victory Saturday.
’Birds survive second half scare, remain unbeaten
The total number of Redbird fans in attendance at Hancock Stadium Saturday, accounting for a sell-out.
401 The total number of yards from the line of scrimmage produced by the Illinois State offense in Saturday’s, 24-13, victory over Indiana State at Hancock Stadium.
Illinois State defeats Indiana State moving to 4-0 overall, 2-0 in the MVFC MIKE MARRA Sports Editor | @MikeMarraILSTU
In the truest tale of two halves Saturday at Hancock Stadium, No. 8 Illinois State grinded out an ugly performance against Indiana State, 24-13, for its fourth win of the season. “As I told the team in the locker room, you don’t want to put asterisks by wins and there’s no such thing as a bad win,” head coach Brock Spack said. “As a mentor told me one time – told us all, you have to enjoy the victories, there’s not many of them and they’re hard to come by in Division I football.” The Redbirds (4-0, 2-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference) relied on a strong defensive effort once again, as the offense went silent in the second half, which included one very forgettable third quarter. “I think a lot of [the blame] falls on me, I have to make Brock better decisions. I think I got a Spack little greedy at times and take too many shots when I could’ve just taken what the defense was giving me,” quarterback Jake Kolbe said. From the sidelines, the third quarter looked just as bad as it did from the line of scrimmage. “Just a plethora of things that all came at the same time, it seemed like, third quarter,” Spack said. “The third quarter was pathetic, I thought.” A fumble recovery in the end zone by senior defensive end Adam Conley would be the lone score of the first quarter, Conley’s first as a Redbird. “James Graham and Tuvone Clark are awesome pass rushers, they’ve done an amazing job getting after them and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time,” Conley said. Kolbe and Christian Gibbs would connect twice in the second quarter, as Illinois State seemingly pulled away from Indiana State.
The first score came in the fashion of a 54-yarder right up the sideline on a go-route from Gibbs. The touchdown came just a play after Kolbe threw a pass into the hands of an Indiana State defender, which if caught was going for six the other way. On the ensuing drive, Kolbe and Gibbs connected for a 77-yard touchdown on the exact same play, pushing the Illinois State advantage to 24-0 going into halftime. “I think we’ve just been harping on connecting on our shots in practice and it just transferred over into the game,” Gibbs said. “We’ve had a connection for a few years now.” As an offense, the ‘Birds accumulated 302 yards in the first half. The Sycamores (0-4, 0-1 MVFC) had their chances in the first half, as running back James Robinson fumbled twice with one of them being recovered by Indiana State on the goal line. Jake Not to mention the two fumKolbe bles lost by the offense. The woes continued to start the second for Indiana State. The Sycamores first drive of the second half began at the 40-yardline of Illinois State. An offsides gave Indiana State a 1st and 10 from the 35-yardline of ISU. A fumble on a hand-off from quarterback Cade Sparks to running back LeMonte Booker gave Illinois State the ball back. However, the tides quickly turned as Indiana State controlled the third quarter and showed signs of life. Kolbe threw an interception, which was returned 47-yards by Mehki Ware to get Indiana State on the board. After forcing an Illinois State three-and-out, Indiana State found its way into the end zone, grinding out a nine play, 60-yard drive, capped off by a four-yard touchdown pass from Cade
Sparks to Michael Thomas. On the drive, ISU’s Brannon Barry was ejected for targeting after a tackle on Sparks at the line of scrimmage. “It is what it is, they’re going to err on the side of safety,” Spack said. “I didn’t see the replay. Christian What I was told from our people Gibbs in the press box that they weren’t going to reverse that.” The Sycamores had their backs against the wall in the beginning of the fourth quarter as Illinois State drove down to the one-yard line before a bad snap on third and goal was recovered by Indiana State. But, the Sycamores’ inability to capitalize on the Redbird mishaps continued, as the defense forced another three-and-out. Stand out corner Davontae Adam Harris would seal the victory Conley with a highlight reel, diving interception on a fourth and 17, putting Indiana State to bed for the night. Kolbe finished the game with a new careerhigh passing yards with 345. He completed 18-of-30 pass attempts, two touchdowns and one interception. Gibbs closed out the night with five receptions, 189 yards, which is a new career-high, and two scores. All his catches came in the first half. The offense only garnered up 56 rushing yards on 36 attempts. James Robinson led all rushers with 60 yards on 19 carries, while Markel Smith recorded 37 yards on 11 carries. Conley finished the game with four tackles and a sack, while Tyree Horton led the defense with eight total tackles. The Redbirds now travel to Northern Arizona Saturday. Kick-off from Flagstaff is set for 6 p.m.
MVFC SCORES Illinois St. 24, Indiana St. 13 Youngstown St. 19, S. Dakota St. 7 N. Dakota St. 38, Missouri St. 11 S. Dakota 38, Western Illinois 33 N. Iowa 24, S. Illinois 17
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Illinois St. Western Illinois Indiana State Missouri State North Dakota St. Northern Iowa South Dakota South Dakota St. Southern Illinois Youngstown St.
2-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 1-0 1-0 2-0 0-1 0-1 1-0
4-0 3-1 0-4 1-4 4-0 2-2 4-0 3-1 2-2 3-1
UPCOMING Cross country The men’s and women’s teams head to the Bradley Classic starting Oct. 13 at 4:25 p.m.
Volleyball ISU hosts Loyala Chicao at 7 p.m Friday.
Soccer ISU hosts UIC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Evansville at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Loyola Chicago at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11. Complied by MICHAEL MARRA Vidette Sports Editor