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University Program Board steps up its game hosting the traditional Homecoming Carnival, featuring more vendors and members from the Gamma Phi Circus AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter
Illinois State University students joined in on the Homecoming spirit with the annual ISU Homecoming Carnival Wednesday night at the Bone Student Center. Students had the opportunity to experience free carnival food, carnival games, caricatures, balloons, henna tattoo artists, psychic readings and watching ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus perform. The carnival is hosted by the University Program Board, and it is its second Homecoming event this week. “We are looking for ways to change it up all the time,” Spirit and traditions chairperson for UPB Amanda Cox said. “So this year we have gotten more vendors to come, different carnival games to be here as well [as] more food because we know people like that,” Cox said. Cox listens to the committee and she reaches out to vendors to work out pricing and details to get them to come the carnival. In addition to new carnival games, Cox said this year features a fortune teller machine and a photo booth. Instead of bringing in a face painter, there were henna tattoo artists and caricature artists. The Gamma Phi Circus put on two performances for the students at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. “We really like to highlight them and the performers that we have here at ISU,” Cox said. “So we’ve got a good relationship with them, they’ve been coming for a few years
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and we just like to have them back.” The Carnival is a good experience for some circus members as well. “This event is really fun for us because we’re actually able to sit out here and watch each other perform, whereas usually we have to sit backstage and hide,” Emily Nagorski, a member of the Gamma Phi Circus, said. “We can cheer each other on and see how well we do.” Nagorski said this event is fun for the circus and the performances are right in the beginning of the year so they can add in new members who can perform for the first time. The first carnival was in 2008, and it has grown in attendance and popularity each year since. It has become a part of the Homecoming tradition. Originally, the carnivals were held in the Horton Field House with 400 people in attendance. The Homecoming Carnival now caters to 1,500 people per hour in the Bone Student Center. The Homecoming Carnival last year won the National Association for Campus Activities’ Program of the Year Award in the Mid America region, which includes schools from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois. Audrey Anfield is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_amanfie@ilstu. edu Follow her on Twitter at @ audreyanfield.
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Gamma Phi Circus member Savannah Wetzel performs on the aerial hoops during the Homecoming Carnival Wednesday night.
Students across Illinois State University’s campus are invited to Take Back the Night 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center to rally for awareness of sexual assault and violence. “Sexual assault is any unwanted touching or sexual activity without a person’s consent,” Hilary Pacha, Stepping Stones senior director of prevention and empowerment, said. Stepping Stones is one of many programs set up around the Bloomington-Normal area that helps victims of sexual assault. Take Back the Night is an annual rally with the main goal of allowing students the opportunity to take back the night without fear of rape or violence. The event allows survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to voice their stories and bring awareness to the topics. The annual event Take Back the Night is supported by the Women’s and Gender Studies department and the student involvement organization Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower, otherwise known as F.L.A.M.E. Attendees will hear from guest speakers including survivors as well as speakers educated on the two topics. Once the speakers are done, participants will head outside to march and rally through campus as well as streets of the community. The event will conclude with a candlelight vigil. see NIGHT page 5
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Learn from Odom: don’t do drugs L a mar Odom’s recovery from a near-death drug-related experience has been all over the news lately, and while it is a miracle he survived and many are overjoyed, viewers need to take his situation seriously to learn about the dangers of drug use. Former Los Angeles Laker, two-time National Basketball Association champion and sixth man of the year, and husband to Khloe Kardashian, was found in critical condition and reported unconscious Oct. 13 at the Love Ranch South in Nevada. When found, Odom was passed out in his hotel room, unable to breathe on his own, with liquid coming out of his mouth. It was reported that Odom checked into his hotel room days prior, and had been partying fre-
quently since. There is even video footage of him taking unknown pills at the hotel. Odom was rushed to Las Vegas Hospital the same day he was found incapacitated. Doctors pronounced Odom brain dead by the time he reached the hospital. He suffered several strokes and experienced kidney failure during that time as well. When tested, they found cocaine in his blood. The former basketball star was kept on life support despite the doctors’ write off of his death. A few days later, he started showing subtle signs of life during his coma, and eventually recovered after 72 hours. While at the hospital, Odom was surrounded by many family members, including the Kardashians. After just a few days, he was able to
speak and touch, and is continuing to make progress toward recovery. Although Odom is lucky to be alive, he still has a long road ahead of him. He will have to undergo massive treatments for his drug abuse and issues with his vital organs. At 35 years old, doctors claim that he will be in rehabilitation for a long time and may never become the same person he used to be. The drug culture is not one that is commonly acknowledged on college campuses, but it is crucial that students understand the dangers. Even though many claim to know the potential consequences behind drug abuse, students tend to think they are infallible, and make excuses such as “that won’t happen to me,” or “it’s not as bad as people say it is.” In many instances of pop culture,
drugs are heavily promoted and abused through music, television and other entertainment platforms. The users in these videos and songs act casually about the drugs, causing listeners or viewers to minimize the seriousness of it. It is crucial for everyone—especially college students being considered a vulnerable population—to have both the knowledge and confidence to stand against pressures related to drug abuse. As most of us hope Odom will have a fast and easy recovery, we should look at his situation as an opportunity to deter others from drug use. Because Odom was once a role model to many, college students should take his predicament as a warning of a dangerous and life-threatening path that is not worth the so-called thrill.
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ith Illinois State University’s Homecoming week in full swing, it is easy for students to get caught up in all the free food, football and school spirit they have been experiencing. This weekend will be no different, with popular events such as the annual 5K, the parade, carnival and tailgating. ISU is expecting thousands of visitors to flood the campus, and half of those visitors will be alumni. Many ISU students have parents or other relatives who also resonate with Reggie Redbird. They too made many great college memories here at ISU, so Homecoming is the perfect chance for them to relive those memories vicariously through their relatives. With all the changes over the years, students do not realize that alumni look forward to reminiscing on their years in the south side dorms, which are now probably infested with bugs, or checking out the fancy Student Fitness Center they never had. Also, because Facebook has become a huge platform for adults to rekindle old friendships, ISU alumni are more than likely to arrange reunions with old floormates and colleagues. My mother graduated from ISU in 1991, and every year I enjoy watching her during Homecoming weekend. It’s almost as if her younger side comes out as she relishes the college environment again. “It is just so great to come back and see how the campus has changed and I also love meeting up with my old friends and sorrors [sisters],” my mother, Carla Turner, said. “My college years at Illinois State were my best years and I never want to forget them—that is why I attend ISU Homecoming every year that I can.” Whether they earned their bachelors, masters or doctorate degree, the school holds many memories for those who walked across the ISU stage. Graduating as a Redbird does not mean that our relationship with our university ends; just like the many alumni the school will host this Homecoming weekend, we too will want to come back and see the progress our alma mater has made one day. So, when you’re out tailgating with your parents or other alumni this weekend and they want to check out the Quad and see the inside the Bone, take the time to explore with them, as they are coming back to what once was their home too. Kamara Turner is a sophomore mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @kvmara.
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ISU ghost in haunted colleges of Illinois book BRENT BADER News Reporter
We’ve all gathered around campfires to hear friends tell ghost stories which were never fact-checked or investigated, but Michael Kleen is doing the research and compiled a list of “ghostlore” present at many Illinois colleges, including Illinois State University. “I’ve written about other kinds of haunted places in the past, but until now, no one has devoted an entire book to Illinois college ghostlore,” Kleen said. “It’s a celebration of what makes our colleges and universities unique.” This is a topic that Kleen is quite familiar with, having written many books about the subject, but by specifying the stories that took place on college campuses he is going back to the very location that originally inspired his hunt. “I have been collecting and researching folklore and ghost stories for more than a decade,” Kleen said. “Although I’ve always been interested in reading ghost stories, I didn’t start writing about them until I went to college at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. I started collecting them and publishing what I found on the internet.” Kleen said he found that Eastern was host to some of the most popular ghost stories in the state, which inspired him to look beyond the campus and see what other colleges offered in that realm. The author made sure to detail all of his findings in a way that others could prove or follow up on his work. “I poured through dozens of newspapers going back decades, read books and conducted interviews,” Kleen said. “For each story,
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Participants are advised to acknowledge the night w ill contain mature content. Open discussions will be held after the candlelight vigil. There are many programs around campus and in Bloomington-Normal that can help victims of sexual violence and assault. There are also prevention programs in place. “There are many places a victim of sexual assault can go, to the police or even the hospital,”
Pacha said. “Victims of sexual assault will know the best option for them.” Being educated and aware is the best form of prevention. ISU’s Student Counseling Services website offers education and numbers to call including emergency contact information. “It is really important to understand to never blame the victim, it is never their fault,” Pacha said. If someone discloses a sexual assault case to you, it is important to be supportive and direct them to resources that can help.
Photo illustration by Jessi Dwyer / Staff Photographer Illinois State University has made the list of haunted colleges in Illinois. You might find Aunt Ange roaming around campus reading a book. I attempted to track down its origins and determine whether it was based on actual events. Each source is thoroughly documented, so anyone can go back and check my work.” Included on this list was potentially ISU’s oldest resident, if the story is to be believed, “Aunt Ange.” “Unlike a lot of other legends [...] this legend is based on a real person with a real connection to ISU,” Kleen said. “She is a beloved figure, and her ghost story keeps her memory alive.” “Aunt Ange,” as she was known and loved to the students, became one of ISU’s first librarians and helped consolidate ISU’s collection of books in the late 1800s. Rumors began circulating in the early ’70s about strange phenomena in the old library. “We would have students run from the new library to pick up books in the old library,” Angela Bonnell, head of government documents and resident “Aunt Ange’”expert, said. “Students would say they saw
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During the Q&A, Brick brought up the example of George Edward Smock Jr., otherwise known on ISU’s campus as Brother Jed. Smock is known around ISU’s campus for his striking signs and controversial protests held on campus each year.
strange things or light disturbances.” Students would later begin describing a full visual of the librarian, right down to the correct height measurements. All of the students claimed they were never frightened, but rather simply aware of something odd happening. As to whether or not Kleen’s research has influenced his own feelings on the topic, he remains adamant that he is simply a storyteller, and the rest is up to the reader. “It doesn’t matter whether the stories are true, what matters is why people tell them and what they tell us about ourselves,” Kleen said. Kleen’s book “Ghostlore of Illinois Colleges and Universities” is available for purchase and also features stories on Western Illinois University, Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois along with many others. Kleen is currently working on a novel involving his own political experiences in Rockford called “Rockford Confidential.”
Members of the LGBT community said during this portion of the presentation that this group makes the community feel unsafe on campus. So the question still remains. Is freedom of speech on college campuses a right of the constitution or is the safety of students that pay to attend public universities have a right to ask for certain speech to be restricted in the honor of a safer campus environment?
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Freedom of Speech sparks controversy NIKKI NIGGEMEYER News Reporter
A presentation on freedom of speech on public college campuses provoked questions among students and members of the Illinois State University community about what is considered acceptable. Lawyers Noel Sterett and Whit Brisky from Mauck and Baker, LLC Attorneys at Law gave a speech titled “Free Speech Under Attack on Campus.” “We are attorneys that represent people that are interested in free speech,” Sterett said. “We defend the rights of students and people on public campuses to exercise their constitutional rights so whenever we have an opportunity to educate students on freedom of speech, we take it.” The presentation was Wednesday night in Schroeder Hall, Room 215. The crowd was made up of students interested in the topic, administrators, pastors and also members of the student organization, Pride. The members of Pride attended the event as a form of silent protest against the presenters and the information being delivered. “They say it is okay for an anti LGBT group to come on campus and spew their information, they don’t realize how unsafe it is,” Joir Brick
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Members of ISU Pride atttended a presentation about free speech as a silent protest against Mauck and Baker, LLC Attorneys at Law. freshman psychology major and member of Pride, said. The presentation spoke against the limitations of speech on college campuses. The presenters explained that college campuses are public places. The law states people have the right to freedom of speech in public places. However, many colleges are beginning to place restrictions on where people can express their right to freedom of speech. The presenters said some colleges are even going as far as placing small painted boxes on parts of campuses that are the only designated place for free exchange of speech.
“Public college campuses used to be the pinnacle of free speech and it has not been that way in a while,” Sterett said. “We are trying to restore the first amendment protections so we can have a more active dialogue among students and faculty.” After the presentation, the two presenters offered a question and answer portion that sparked other perspectives on the topic of free speech on college campuses. “Words are as powerful as guns and knives, it is not just about freedom of speech it is also about the safety of students,” Brick said. see SPEECH page 5
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
Dance to promote mammogram awareness AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter
A 90-minute pop, rap and hip hop dance class called “WERQ Like a Diva (or a Dude)” has been organized to promote breast and ovarian cancer awareness and education to local women. Pink Partners is a local initiative of the Community Cancer Center. They focus on increasing the number of mammograms women receive each year as well as helping local women in central Illinois catch early signs of cancer to prevent future growth and any health complications. The event will be held Oct. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 904 Four Seasons Road in Bloomington. All proceeds will go towards Pink Partners and Bright Pink’s efforts to help spread women’s health awareness and education for breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer. Participants are encouraged to wear pink or purple or dress up as their favorite diva for the dance class. The event is open to public. Tickets are not purchased at the door, although a donation is requested at the door for admission: $10 per person or $20 per family. Ages nine and older are allowed to attend the event, but participants nine to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Marketing Coordinator of Four Seasons Stephanie Robertson said a very important thing they focus on is
educating women on mammograms. “Basically, the biggest awareness campaign that they’re doing is getting women in to get these mammograms done so that if anything is wrong, it is caught within a very early stage rather than not catching it until you can find it yourself, because generally it’s a lot bigger when it’s noticeable enough to find it yourself.” Robertson said there are a lot of statistics out there that show women who catch signs of breast cancer earlier on have a much higher survival rate, because treatment can be started early enough. “Pink Partner does things by just reaching out to women in Bloomington Normal specifically,” Robertson said. “They have groups of women held accountable and go attend different events and reach out within the community through events like this.” Robertson said anyone can has the opportunity of becoming a Pink Partner. Bright Pink is a nationwide nonprofit organization that focuses on early detection of breast and ovarian cancer as well as prevention for young women. Their goal is to teach awareness and proactive actions to help prevent and educate women ages 18 through 45 of the health risks and concerns of breast and ovarian cancers. The event was organzied by Pink Partners, Bright Pink and Four Seasons Association.
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Stay safe this Homecoming weekend
For a safe and happy Homecoming weekend, make sure to drink responsibly, keep an eye on your friends and stay out of trouble.
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Homecoming is upon us, and it is a great time to party with your friends and invite family members in from out of town. It is important to take a break from your stressful routine and have a good time, but it is equally important to make sure you remain safe and stay out of trouble. “It is usually a busy weekend in addition to our typical population and calls,” ISU Chief of Police Aaron Woodruff said. “We have a lot of visitors and guests and a lot of events, so there’s a lot of calls around that time.” A majority of the concerns brought up around Homecoming involve excessive alcohol consumption, leading to even more issues, which can ruin the night for many individuals. “During the game we’re dealing with a lot of issues involving alcohol consumption,” Woodruff said. “Then we’re dealing with the secondary consequences of alcohol consumption where we start seeing personal damage, fights and other issues start popping up involv-
ing the long term effects of drinking.” Monitoring personal alcohol consumption and the health of any friends and family members attending can solve many of these problems. Bringing friends along is a good idea, as it not only allows a party to find a designated driver, but everyone can watch over each other to ensure one another’s safety. “Make sure you go out with a friend, as you’re less likely to end up in a situation where you’re uncomfortable with strangers or pressured into doing something you don’t want to do with a friend nearby,” Kalee Kowalski, senior medical sociology major, said. “I also drink a ton of water so I don’t get too drunk. Drink plenty of water if you feel you’ve been drinking too much.” Staying relatively sober does not only benefit your personal wellbeing, but it also allows you to remain coherent in the chance of a problem with another individual. “It can also affect public safety,” Woodruff said. “People who become victims of crimes such as robbery or battery are easy targets for others [if] they are intoxicated.” If you are going to drink, it is equally important to follow the general rules for the tailgate areas. No glass
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bottles are allowed into those areas for personal safety concerns and students are not allowed to play drinking games as they tend to lead to the problems associated with excessive alcohol consumption. In general, you want to drink responsibly. Additional rules are in place to ensure the event is a happy one for all in attendance. “We don’t mind students playing music in the parking lots, but you can’t have external speaker systems that interfere with the game operation,” Woodruff said. “Also, make sure to use the ash cans to empty the grills into. They are in all of the tailgate lots, sometimes grills are emptied into regular trash cans and it catches fire and we have to deal with that.” A general rule of thumb is to take the time and consider that every action has consequences, which will affect others in the area. “People all want to have a good time, and you’ve got to be respectful and understand other people want the same thing,” Rick Bleichner, chief of police in Normal, said. “People’s conduct has to be reasonable where it doesn’t infringe on someone else’s right to have a good time. You want to celebrate, but celebrate respectfully.”
Homecoming playlist to rock the tailgate Compiled by Rebecca Davis / Features Reporter
Weekend - Smith Westerns Start off your homecoming weekend right with a song all about taking it easy on your days off.
Sleepless ft. Jezzabell Doran - Flume Sleepless, just like you are likely to be the majority of this homecoming weekend.
What Do You Mean - Justin Bieber Justin Bieber is everywhere lately, including this playlist. Stop pretending you hate him and sing along, you know that you know every word.
Lean On ft. MØ - Major Lazer, DJ Snake This song is perfect for when you start needing ‘someone to lean on’ a few hours into that homecoming tailgate.
I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) ft. Young Thug, Popcaan - Jamie XX This one is for those in your homecoming group who prefer something a little more alternative to accompany their homecoming day drinking.
D.A.N.C.E. - Justice
One More Time - Daft Punk This song is likely to get you in the homecoming spirit because it is all about celebrating. Pitchfork Media rated this song #5 on their list of top 500 songs of the 2000s, so don’t leave this one off your playlist.
Peanut Butter Jelly - Galantis The heavy bass in this song is likely to help you get through that lull that is likely to hit you in the middle of the day.
Electric Feel - MGMT This is probably a song that you jammed to at high school parties way back when, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a banger. It’s about to get nostalgic up in here.
Doing It ft. Rita Ora - Charli XCX Get inspired for your own homecoming adventure by listening to this track, which is all about partying all night long.
Dreams - Beck Beck’s first single of the year is definitely not one to be ignored on your homecoming playlist.
This one is for when you start to get tired in the middle of the afternoon and need something to help give you the energy to make it a little bit longer.
Work It - Missy Elliot
Tipsy - J-Kwon
Throwbacks are always a huge party pleaser, and it’s almost guaranteed that everyone in your group will appreciate this grade school classic.
This song came out before a lot of us even knew what ‘tipsy’ meant, but it has been on every important party playlist since 2004, and homecoming is no exception.
Tear In My Heart - twenty one pilots Are you even an ISU student if you aren’t into twenty one pilots? It’s only right that you include them in your homecoming festivities.
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Tailgate treats to try this weekend
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Things to do this weekend Homecoming 2015 Town and Gown 5K Run/Walk The 5K Run and the 1 Mile Fun Run will begin outside the Student Fitness Center and end on the Quad. Routes can be found at Homecoming.IllinoisState.edu/5k. There will be refreshments available afterward for participants, courtesy of the Town of Normal.
College of Education Tailgate Tent The College of Education is hosting a 1920s-themed Homecoming tailgate tent Saturday. They will be providing a great meal and an opportunity to catch up with students, colleagues, alumni and family.
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Nothing is better than tailgating with sweet and savory food, like puppy chow and spicy meatballs.
Mini barbecue sandwiches
Hot meatballs
This is a good option for someone who wants a hearty meal on game day. For this, you will need to start the day before. First you season your pork with rub on all sides, and then place the pork in your slow cooker. Be sure to cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. After that time, remove the pork and drain most of the liquid from the crock pot, then return the pork to the crock pot and using two forks, shred the meat. After you shred it, add barbecue sauce for taste; anticipate using the entire bottle. Refrigerate, bring it back out, stir the barbecue well and cook on low for 30 minutes until it is time to leave for the game. Do not forget the little hamburger buns.
This is a delicious treat to pop into your mouth and fill you up at the game. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the meatballs on a nonstick sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Then, place them in the oven and bake until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown for about 10-12 minutes. While the meatballs are baking, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add hot sauce, whisk to combine and then toss the baked meatball in the hot sauce to coat when it is done. Transfer them all to a platter when they have cooled off.
After the game, join the Network for Mix & Mingle at the Alumni Center starting 7:30 p.m. The event will consist of live music, appetizers and the chance to continue networking. A cash bar will be available.
Seven layer bean dip and chips
Oreo cheesecake dip with crackers
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
This is a great dish you cannot go wrong with, and it is really easy to make on the day of the tailgate. First get a large tinfoil pan and start by layering a 16-ounce can of refried beans, then spread 1 cup of sour cream on top, after that move onto a layer of 1 cup of guacamole, after that is your layer of 1 cup of lettuce, then 1 cup of tomatoes, 1 layer of cheese and finally 1 layer of jalapeños. For some of these ingredients, there are no rules, use as much or as little as you want.
If you take this to a tailgate, you may never see it again. For this treat, mix no-bake cheesecake mix with milk and beat on low for 30 seconds and then medium for two minutes. Then, add 3/4 of the crushed Oreos to the mix and stir. After, place in the refrigerator until the mixture has set. Stir the cheesecake up so it has completely broken and then add the rest of the Oreos. A good pairing with these are graham crackers!
Puppy chow
Mini caramel apples
Everyone loves this treat, no matter what the occasion! To make puppy chow you will need butter, Chex Mix cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips and powdered sugar. First pour 9 cups of Chex cereal in a large bowl, then melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 1/4 cup of butter on high for about 30 seconds or until fully melted. Then, pour it all over the Chex cereal mixing until the melted mixture completely covers the cereal. Dust the powered sugar on the Chex until you are satisfied.
These are a super sweet fall treat for your tailgate. All you do is get about a dozen apples, a baby circle scooper and start scooping round circles out of the apples. After that, stick a fondue stick in the middle and lather your tiny apple with caramel. Feel free to garnish your apple with any extra toppings that your friends might enjoy. Compiled by Jay Ibarra / Features Reporter
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
ISU defeats Indiana State in four sets JASON KLAER Senior Staff
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Ashley Rosch helped lead the Redbirds to a Valley win over Indiana State.
SPORTS IN BRIEF ISU tennis sends four players to Regionals
Five Redbirds headline 2015 Hall of Fame class
Four Illinois State Univeristy men’s tennis players–Andreas Boers, Christoffer Greve, Rodrigo Oliveira and Dylan Steffens–will represent the Redbirds at this weekend’s ITA Midwest Regional hosted by Notre Dame. ITA Midwest Regional competition begins Thursday, Oct. 22.
Brian Anderson, Kristi Cirone, Neal Cotts, Laurént Robinson and Liina Suurvarik will be inducted into the Percy Family Hall of Fame on Saturday. They will officially be introduced during a banquet 8 a.m. Saturday in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
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FCS STATS Top 25 poll 1. Jacksonville State 2. Coastal Carolina 3. Illinois State 4. James Madison 5. Chattanooga 6. South Dakota State 7. Eastern Washington 8. North Dakota State 9. Sam Houston State 10. Fordham 11. Richmond 12. McNeese State 13. Eastern Kentucky
14. Portland State 15. Harvard 16. Youngstown State 17. William & Mary 18. Indiana State 19. Montana 20. Western Illinois 21. Montana State 22. Northern Iowa 23. Villanova 24. North Carolina A&T 25. Dartmouth
In its first mid-week match in over a month, the Illinois State University volleyball team was able to pick up its sixth conference victory of the season. ISU took down Indiana State in four sets, with scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-21. “We have been working really hard on defense and our blocks,” Head coach Melissa Myers said. “It is nice to see 14 blocks in four sets from our team. Indiana State is an efficient offensive team.”
Lexi Varga recorded 14 kills and six blocks, while Ashley Rosch and Jaelyn Keene combined for 20 kills. After falling in the fourth set 13-5, the ’Birds regained balance, eventually taking the lead in the set, 25-21. “It wasn’t so much we were trying to come back in the fourth set,” Myers said. “Gaining momentum was the more important part, consistency and big plays helped us win down the stretch.” This weekend, the Redbirds will be back at Redbird Arena, where they have an unblemished 7-0 record. Friday, Illinois state hosts
Wichita State as well as “Pack the Arena,” which is set to begin at 6 p.m. On Saturday, Missouri State will be in town, with the match set for 7 p.m. Earlier this season, ISU dropped both matches against WSU and MSU on the road in the first weekend of conference play. Jason Klaer is a senior journalism major and sports reporter at The Vidette. He can be reached by email at jmklaer@ilstu.edu and found on Twitter @JasonKlaerISU.
ISU men’s golf wraps up fall season with 3rd-place finish RYAN KENNETT Sports Reporter
The Illinois State Univeristy men’s golf team concluded their fall schedule by placing third at the Georgetown Intercollegiate. Freshman Trent Wallace and sophomore Zach Burry led the Redbirds as they both shot an identical 150 for the two rounds. Head coach Ray Kralis believes his team showed a lot of heart by holding on to third place both days. “It feels good to finish on a positive note,” Kralis said. “It was a battle right to the end. To hold onto third place was solid.
We were only three back from second and six back from first, and over the course of the tournament that’s not a lot. We kept battling and the guys didn’t let adversity affect them mentally. Can’t wait to get back at it in the spring.” The Redbirds will travel to Placida, Fla. on Feb. 1 to start the spring schedule, where they will participate in the Tinervin Cup at the Coral Creek Club. Ryan Kennet is a mass media major and sports reporter at The Vidette. He can be reached by email at rkennet@ilstu. edu.
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Christian Crabill shot a 77 and a 74 to finish his fall season.
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KOEHL
Senior Lauren Koehl leads the team with 12 points this season.
was a really tough process. Good, but tough,” Koehl said. “It was six months of intensive training, but it was definitely good for me.” Koehl received a medical redshirt from the NCAA and would start her academic junior year as a redshirt sophomore on the field. During the 2014 season, Koehl played 22 games and recorded five points on the field. She contributed to a 16-6 Redbird team, which again won the Missouri Valley. This year, Koehl has stepped up her game. A role change has boosted the St. Charles, Ill. native into the top scorer for the ’Birds and into a leader on the team. “It’s surprising, I’ll be honest,” Koehl said. “I didn’t really expect it. I don’t think anyone really expected it. It’s new, but I like it, it’s fun.” With the role change, formerly occupied by Rachel Tejada, who led ISU in points every season she played, Koehl has a team-leading 12 points through 15 games this year, including five goals. “Rachel played my position before,” Koehl said. “So I’m sort of playing that role now where I’m supposed to score. I really like it.” Koehl has enjoyed her time back
on the field and has really embraced her new role on the team as a leader and scorer. She has made a big difference for the team offensively this season. “She’s been really impactful in our attacks,” ISU head coach Eric Golz said. “She’s been very versatile for us. She’s dangerous all over the field. Lauren’s on a hot streak right now scoring goals. It’s helped her as an individual gain some confidence, and I think it resonates through the rest of the team.” “Lauren is somebody who shows up and does the right things everyday,” Golz said. “She trains hard and trains well on a daily basis. She’s one of those people that leads by example and I expect her to keep doing that.” Koehl and the Redbirds have three conference games left in the season. After the regular season wraps up, they will compete in the MVC tournament and possibly the NCAA tournament. The goal is obvious and has remained unchanged for Koehl and the ’Birds. “We want to finish strong,” Koehl said. “Hopefully I can get as many goals as I can, but we want to win conference and get to the NCAAs.”
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advantage of your experience and talents. Meticulous service keeps your customers satisfied. Fulfill (or reschedule) your promises. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)—Hang out with someone you admire. Play with strong competitors to learn more. A delicious conversation could lead to romance. Relax and savor the moment. Linger to watch the sunset. Share your appreciations of each other. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—Adapt to shifting circumstances. Get strong feedback from a test. Discuss research in private and put in corrections. Apply what you’re learning to a domestic project today and tomorrow. Mix up the recipe for something original. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)—Get your
message out over the next few days. Choose your words carefully, or risk an unexpected reaction. Have answers for different scenarios and keep them up your sleeve. Hone your talking points. Let your feelings show. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)—You’re making money today and tomorrow. It’s profitable if you avoid spending it all. Stash some where you can’t get it. Pay bills and buy groceries. Postpone giving your time away for free. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)—You’re coming into your own, especially over the next few days. Assume responsibility. Ask probing questions to get to fundamental issues. Your partner helps. Use your persuasive charms. Take charge of your destiny.
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And the crown goes to...
Rauner calls for ‘Oaktober’ EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
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The 2015 Homecoming Court poses at Tuesday night’s Redbird Rumble at Hancock Stadium. Of the 10 nominees, one male and one female will be named king and queen Friday and be featured in the Parade Saturday.
is a collaborative partnership for coordinated action on key issues dealing with trees. Throughout October has been transformed the month of October, it has been into OAK-tober after Gov. Bruce raising awareness of the utility and Rauner proclaimed it Oak Aware- needs of oak trees. ness Month in Although most Illinois. oaks grow in the Rauner’s procspring, they can lamation placed a be planted in the critical spotlight on fall, which is why oak species, which the CRTI began are disappearing at t he awa rene s s alarming rates. campaign. Director of the “It also works out Chicago Region that we can name Trees Initiative the month OAK(CRTI) Lydia Scott tober,” Scott said. explained that oaks The OA K-tober are in decline due to c a mpa ig n has many natural and i nc lude d oa khuman activities. Asia Aviles / Staff Photographer focused events held “Our oak eco- Gov. Rauner has declared Octo- throughout Illisystem in the state ber Oak awareness month. nois. The Oak Tour of Illinois is in a of Evanston by decline,” Scott said. “Some of it is Bicycle was created to show riders due to development, lack of knowl- the few native oak trees available edge to plant more oak trees or in Evanston. Acorn Roundup is there is not enough runoff to get to another event created to continue forests.” the growth of oak trees. During this Oak trees are a keystone spe- event, people gather fallen acorns cies, meaning that they have a and bring them to The Land Conlarge effect on their environment servancy’s office in Woodstock, Il. and other living organisms around Instead of waiting for oak trees to them. The trees provide acorns for sprout naturally after acorns fall, over 100 species of wildlife, and people can help plant these trees their large trunks and branches by providing acorns. provide a place to build nests and The website myTreeKeeper prohide from predators. vides information on where to find Numbers of oak trees have routes that feature oak trees in decreased dramatically for over 100 Central Illinois. Click on the oak years. In the 1880s, 60 percent of leaf icon and find a route to walk Chicago’s tree canopy region con- on in Urbana City and Urbana Park sisted of oak trees. Only 5 percent District. More information can be of oak trees remain today. Due to found at http://urbana.mytreetheir importance in the ecosystem, keeper.com. it is time to act and try to save this Scott said that there are many endangered species. ways that students can participate According to its website, the CRTI in oak awareness month.
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The long road back to recovery Lauren Koehl has battled back from a torn ACL to make a huge impact for the Redbirds in 2015 JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter
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Lauren Koehl has fought her way back from a torn ACL during her sophomore year to make a significant impact for the Redbirds as the leading scorer for ISU this season.
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is something many sports fans are familiar with. The ACL is one of four main ligaments in the knee. It is the smallest ligament of the four; however, it provides the most important function for athletes: stability. It stabilizes the knee when athletes decide to cut or change direction, providing the main base for explosion in their movements. The impact the tiny ligament brings is immense. Sports fans everywhere gain more and more knowledge every year in the anatomy of the knee just by watching sports. Many high-level athletes suffer from a torn ACL injury every year. Athletes like Tom Brady, Derrick Rose and Alex Morgan all have torn their ACLs. Other athletes aren’t as “lucky,” as some have torn theirs multiple times, most notably Jamaal
Charles, who tore his ACL for the second time this year. Also, in 2011, University of Connecticut’s Caroline Doty tore her ACL for a third time. ACL tears are more common in female athletes than male, almost three times as much. Despite advancements in rehab and medicine allowing many athletes to be able to fully recover from an ACL tear, the combination of frequency and magnitude the injury contains makes it an athlete’s biggest fear. Lauren Koehl, a redshirt junior on the Illinois State Univeristy soccer team, tore her ACL in a preseason practice her sophomore year, and even though it was a devastaing blow, she tried to stay upbeat. “Like any injury, it’s really tough,” Koehl said. “I knew more and more people were coming back from ACLs, so I was really hoping for that. I was just trying to stay as positive as I could.” See KOEHL page 10
Homecoming showdown at Hancock Following a blowout victory over Missouri State, No. 3 Redbirds return home for a top-25 showdown with No. 20 Western Illinois for first place in the Valley; the Vidette Sports desk makes its predictions 27-24, good guys. ’Birds come out with a last possession field goal and the win on an expected overcast/rainy homecoming. Coprich has another monster day while the defense makes big plays late-game. ISU defends Hancock and extends the home winning streak, 16-0. #BackTheBirds
Marshaun Coprich has been shining on the field with consecutive 100-yard games. Tre Roberson’s passing connection with Anthony Warrum will be a big factor, too. However, this game will be a tight one because Western Illinois’ offense is pretty hot, and will give the Redbird defense a good fight. ISU 35, WIU 31.
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Josh Tolentino Sports Editor ISU’s consistent offense will be too much for the Leathernecks. It will be an interesting conference matchup, but Coprich will have a big game at home in front of a big crowd. 38-17, ISU.
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’Birds win 38-27. The Leathernecks are a tough team with a lot of road experience against good teams, but the powerhouse Redbird offense will be too much for them to handle in the end. A quick start to keep the Homecoming crowd into the game will be important. Rollbirds.
Western Illinois is sneaky good. Tailback Nikko Watson and wide out Lance Lenoir will have to be held in check by ISU’s defense. The Redbird defense will be up for the challenge. It will be closely contested early on, but Tre Roberson and the Redbird offense will be too much for the Leathernecks. The ’Birds won’t falter in front of a homecoming crowd. 35-14, ISU.
Western has a chip on its shoulder to come out and best ISU at its Homecoming. Coprich will have a big game in front of another big crowd. ISU wins 27-21.
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Ryan Kennett Sports Reporter
Game Preview ZACK CARPENTER / Sports Editor
NUTS AND BOLTS THREE KEYS TO WIN Defend the home turf It seems obvious to point this out, but it still reigns true. With North Dakota State’s upset loss to South Dakota last week, the Redbirds now own the longest home winning streak in the nation at 15 straight games.
Roberson’s health This is starting to become less and less of a viable, concrete storyline. After suffering a thumb injury before the Northern Iowa game and being severely limited, Roberson has put in back-to-back outstanding performances—including his first 300-yard passing game of the season last week. He is officially back.
Jump out early Last season, the ’Birds were taken by surprise when Western jumped out to a 27-6 lead in Macomb. ISU was able to erase the defecit for a heart-stopping 37-34 thriller on a game-winning kick on the last play of the game. But the team that nearly beat the Redbirds last year was not nearly as talented as this year’s product. Let the Leathernecks get out to an early lead like that again and it will be Upset City in Normal.
REDBIRDS Illinois State (5-1, 3-0 MVFC) is starting to show out. They didn’t look great early in the season, but they are confident and zoned in at the perfect time. They have been tested early and often with one of the nation’s toughest schedules. The Leathernecks are next up on the docket as the Redbirds’ third top-25 FCS opponent of the year. LEATHERNECKS Western Illinois (4-2, 3-0 MVFC) has surprised a lot of people this season after being picked to finish eighth in the Valley. They are in the middle of a huge bounce-back year after 4-8 and 5-7 finishes in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Behind the play of their talented offense, they will be looking to play big-time spoilers on ISU’s Homecoming.
PLAYERS TO WATCH REDBIRDS Josh Burch came into the season as the Redbirds’ projected No. 1 cornerback, but it was expected that it might take a couple games to get his feet under him. Turns out that was correct, as the senior has become the main guy to shut down each team’s opposing No. 1 receiver. LEATHERNECKS Trenton Norvell is a stud. The quarterback is currently a member of the midseason College Football Performance Awards Player of the Year Watch List, and for good reason. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, the junior has utilized his size to help him throw for nine touchdowns and 1,471 yards, good for second in the conference. He is susceptible to strong secondaries, though, with six interceptions on the season.
SPACK’S COMMENTS “[Western Illinois] is always a physical group, that’s been their mantra for years. They pride themselves on that and they have a strong football tradition. We had quite a game with them a year ago and we expect nothing less on Saturday.” TV: Broadcast live 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN3. RADIO: WJBC (AM 1230) and WZND (FM 103.3) TWITTER: Follow live in-game updates, pictures and videos: @Vidette_Sports @ZCarp11 @JCTSports @RedbirdFB
ILLINOIS STATE 35 WESTERN ILLINOIS 17 back top-10 opponents to start the conference season. They look completely locked in right now, and if they continue playing their game, no one else in the Valley can take them out. The Leathernecks pose a danger-
Physical punch Trenton Norvell is an outstanding quarterback who can air it out, but the added explosivness and power running of 250-pound RB Nikko Watson provides another spark for the Leathernecks’ offense, which prides itself on the power ground attack led by an all-senior front. Through just four games, Watson has racked up 584 yards rushing and six TDs. Burch vs. Lenoir/Borsellino DB Josh Burch has steadily improved throughout the year and has proven capable of shutting down opposing WRs. He will be matched up throughout the afternoon with both of WIU’s talented receivers in Lance Lenoir and Joey Borsellino.
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PREDICTION It was starting to look a bit shaky for the Redbirds, who were not looking like the elite team their top-5 ranking had them pegged at early in the season. But the No. 3 ’Birds have been on a roll, knocking off back-to-
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ous threat, coming in as a sleeper pick to finish high in the conference with 17 returning starters. They will be looking to take sole place in the Valley, but expect ISU to bury WIU in front of an electrified, pumpedup crowd for Homecoming.
Western ranks in the middle of the pack in just about every defensive statistical category, but one area they stand out is forcing turnovers in the passing game. With seven interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns, the Leathernecks will need to step up against an ISU receiving corps led by Anthony Warrum, who has been burning opposing defenses this year.