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alloween is the only time sprinting in a hockey mask while wielding a machete is socially acceptable. The hair-raising holiday holds a special place in Illinois State University students’ hearts. Freshman international business major Esmeralda Castelan fondly remembers Halloween excursions. “Where I grew up (Bloomington), I loved to trick or treat in my neighborhood,” Castelan said. “It seemed every kid from town came out and you would see kids running around everywhere until [who] knows what time.” Now in college, the love for Halloween remains. “I love when Disney brings out all of the old Halloween movies and does a
countdown and marathon,” Castelan said. “That brings back a lot of memories when I was a kid.”
“I love when Disney brings out all of the old Halloween movies and does a countdown and marathon. That brings back a lot of memories when I was a kid.” Esmeralda Castelan,
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Those memories entail dressing up and seeing reactions of participating homeowners. The resulting candy is senior human resource management major Ari
Benezra’s favorite part. “I would say every year, regardless of age, I have just enjoyed eating candy on the holiday,” Benezra said. “When I think of Halloween, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is enjoying some candy and feeling like a kid again.” Freshman biological sciences major Gigi Spikener concurs. “My favorite aspect would be that since I look like I am 12, when I take my little brother trick or treating, I can dress up and get candy too.” As Ball State University history professor and Celtic folklore expert Fred Suppe explained, Halloween’s staples stem from pre-Christianity Celtic traditions.
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ISU professor says mass shootings will continue to happen MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180
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s the country is just getting over the mass shooting in Las Vegas, an Illinois State University professor thinks it will happen again. Politics and government professor Julie Webber has done extensive research on mass shootings and the perpetrators of these crimes. She has written several books on the matter, her latest titled, “Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual.” Webber thinks mass shootings like the one that occured in Las Vegas are hastening the fall of civil society. Her book contains a detailed explanation of the argument, but to summarize brief ly: “People become afraid to assemble in public and other k inds of spaces for free association, l i ke c onc e r t s , or classrooms,” Webber said. “We Julie Webber now have training exercises to anticipate this kind of violence at universities, for example. So, this fear to be in public with others lest one be caught in one of these episodes is very frightening.” That breakdow n of tr ust between citizens plays a huge role in deconstructing society. Many forms of fear and destruction have eroded that trust over time, including terrorism. According to Webber, where terrorism differs from these mass shootings is the purpose. “Terrorism works the same way, except terrorism has demands, concrete ones. With these perpetrators, they do not want anything, or even stick around to find out the effect,” she said. “These are motiveless crimes. They die at the end or have a psychotic break with reality.”
There is no way to profile shooters before they commit their crime at this moment. “The awkwardness and stigma that each of these perpetrators experiences is completely idiosyncratic to them,” she said. One of the greatest factors that contribute to these mass shootings according to Webber is how much gaming inf luences society. “Nearly every aspect of our lives is now determined as if it were a game we must master,” she said. Webber thinks the mainstream media (MSM) may directly contribute to why shooters choose these acts. “Profiling will not help here,” she said. “However, I would say that the MSM could stop advertising these episodes as ‘the largest shooting in X,’ that might help. There are ‘fans’ of these shootings online who ‘rate’ them.” “They ‘stylize’ their event, just like someone might customize a game,” she said. “They are parodying past shooting events. They do not leave notes. They want the MSM to agonize over motive.” Webber sees no end to these attacks soon. “The game is in motion,” she said. “As long as we have this MSM narrative about gaming and shootings, someone will make it happen. The only time it stopped was from 1999 to 2005 when media coverage was overdetermined by the War on Terror.” Among the list of recommendations on how to end these mass shootings, mental health and gun control always come up. Are they genuine solutions to the problem? Perhaps, but we may never get to that point, according to Webber. Webber thinks it would be foolish to implement gun control after a mass shooting, even though she supports the idea. “I’m for gun control, but I would not want it to pass because of these episodes because another
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Sharon Black of Las Vegas, right, hugs Airmen First Class Williams of the U.S. Air Force while viewing wooden crosses bearing the names of those killed during the October Las Vegas shooting. one will happen and then people will say, ‘See, we told you it wouldn’t help,’” Webber said. “We need gun control to protect people from domestic violence, and children from accidently shooting themselves and others.” As far as long-term solutions to these mass shootings, Webber has a complex idea that might work. “We have to have a real transformation in our politics, so people can feel free again, feel like they can start over after they
have ‘failed’ in some way,” she said. “We also have to stop sensationalizing these episodes,” she continued. “This could be ended in one generation, especially if the up and coming one demonstrates the kind of democratic fortitude I see on the horizon. They don’t want money or fame, they don’t care about elites. They don’t care about technological progress unless it’s linked to meaningful social progress.”
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BOO-MINGTON-NORMAL CREEPS IT REAL FOR HALLOWEEN 2017
From everyday run to everyday scare
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The Haunted Trail of Constitution Trail welcomes visitors to enter the trail if they are up for a good old-fashioned scare. MALLORY LOVINGS News Reporter | @MalloryLovings
The 22nd annual Haunted Trail of Constitution Trail is back and the anticipation for spookiness is building. “My first year doing it I had someone who ran out to me and said, ‘so, I threw my car keys at someone who scared me and I can’t find them,’” Town of Normal Aquatics and Special Events Supervisor Angela Malone said. Malone said they begin the process of planning the Haunted Trail in full force in August. First by going through the
different departments to see who wants to volunteer to be a character, help with decorating and setting up and help out on the days it is running. “I just love seeing people’s reactions to it,” Malone said. She said plenty of people jump and squeal and it is a great feeling knowing they are genuinely being scared. “These are not super Hollywood level costumes and the little kids see these volunteers in costumes and they think it’s the real deal and it’s priceless,” Malone said. On top of the Haunted Trail, they plan
even more fun activities for the guests. There will be hot chocolate, face painting, a balloon artist, a photo booth with characters, a fake tattoo station and more. Miranda Morales has volunteered at the Haunted Trail in the previous years while also participating in the spooky walk and said it was a great time for people of all ages. “After a scary, good time it was nice to come back to a tasty cup of hot chocolate,” Morales said. Each year the Haunted Trail takes in feedback from the guests and volunteers who attend. Malone said the Town of Normal partners with Illinois State
University’s Kinesiology Department, both of which help take in evaluations. “They will pass them out [evaluation forms] and collect and analyze the data to see what the trends are and what the feedback is like,” Malone said. “They do a lot of the legwork in analyzing it overall on what needs to be improved and what people liked, it’s super helpful.” The Haunted Trail is held between Vernon Avenue and the Connie Link Amphitheatre. There will also be a Snapchat geofilter for the event for those who want to snap the night away.
ISU Spanish Club to celebrate Día de los Muertos Organization seeks to educate students on tradition through cultural presentation
supposed to be like another funeral, it’s more remembering the good times you had with them in a way that makes them feel like they’re still here,” Spanish Club Fundraising Chair Eduardo Escatel said. There are variances in the celebration of Day of the Dead, depending on which region of Mexico it is being celebrated, Escatel said. Southern Mexico tends to be more festive with a “block party” vibe, while central Mexico leans toward conservative celebrations of cleaning graves and small individual parties. “There are several components. So, for example, families tend to visit the cemeteries … they decorate, they clean the cemetery and they build little altars,” Enriquez said. Day of the Dead originated from indigenous traditions, but became mixed in with the Catholic practices of the Spanish to become what it is today, according to both Escatel and Enriquez. There will be an altar exhibition at the event, as altars are an important feature of the holiday. Escatel said marigolds, candles, Catholic imagery and food are common items on altars. Favorite items of deceased family members can also be included. “My great grandfather passed away … his favorite drink ever was Coca-Cola, so we would always have a bottle of Coca-Cola on that altar to help remember what he liked, what he was about,” Escatel said.
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The ISU Spanish Club will be hosting a Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, event which is meant to inform students about the holiday and its traditions. The event will begin with an altar exhibition starting at 3 p.m. followed by a presentation from Associate Professor of Spanish and Latin American and Latino Studies Alejandro Enriquez at 6 p.m. Both will take place Nov. 1 in Stevenson Hall Room 401. Primarily, Enriquez and the Spanish Club want to expose American students to a different culture and have them recognize the importance of Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead is usually celebrated on two days, from either Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, or Nov. 1 through to Nov. 2 depending on the calendar. Passed children are remembered on the first day and deceased adults Graphic by Lee Walls | Vidette Art Director are remembered on the second, Enriquez said. “La Calavera Catrina” orginally decipted by Mexican cartoon illustra- Sarah Aten is a news reporter for The Vidette. She can be “It’s not really a somber day by any means. Unless tor José Guadalupe Posada has become a symbol associated with reached at smaten1@ilstu.edu Follow her on Twitter at @ the person was very recently deceased, it’s not Day of the Dead. sarahmaten.
‘Trick-or-Treat at the Manor’ this Halloween CINDY HERNANDEZ News Reporter | @CIndylu_7
The Ewing Cultural Center will host its fifth annual Trickor-Treat at the Manor event Tuesday from 4–6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. It is in honor of the original home owner, philanthropist Hazle Buck Ewing. Ewing was a passionate activist. She was passionate about environmental issues, international affairs and gender equality.
In 1969, Hazle Buck Ewing bequeathed the residence to the Illinois State University Foundation, and required that the residence should function as a center for promoting intercultural understanding. Now, the Cultural Center provides a venue for a variety of cultural, educational and social events. “We have this event to honor the legacy of Hazle,” Director of Ewing Cultural Center Toni Tucker said. “She used to have trick-or-treaters come when she was living there and we are keeping the tradition.” Trick-or-treaters will have the opportunity to enter the house and explore its decorated grounds. According to Tucker, there will be treats offered on the first floor, and in the tower a princess will be waiting to greet and wave at all guests.
The princess herself is an ISU student. There will be a photo booth set up for families and guests to take some memorable pictures. “This is a community event and we want to invite people into the home and give them the opportunity to explore it,” Tucker said. The trick-or-treat event will be hosted by Ewing Cultural Center volunteers. If interested in volunteering, contact the Ewing staff. Parking will be available across the street at St. John’s Lutheran Church, at the corner of Towanda Avenue and Emerson Street. For questions contact the Ewing Cultural Center at (309) 438-6333 or at ewing@IllinoisState.edu.
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Stop offensive costumes this Halloween
alloween weekend is almost upon us, but it’s important to remember what costumes are actual costumes and not just caricatures of an actual people. Native Americans, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern — these are just a few of the types of racist caricatures that are used under the guise of “costumes.” Recent years have seen an outcry against these types of costumes, but companies still put out these costumes each year. Party City, a major retailor for Halloween costumes, has its own fair share of these costumes. On its website, it has the “Rising Sun Princess” costume which features fringe, beads and feathers on a short, sexualized dress. Costumes also commercialize and whitewash Día de los Muertos, an important holiday in Latinx culture. There are also “Witch Doctor” costumes with feathers, braids, face painting and skulls on sticks, and “Gypsy” costumes, which is a slur towards the Romani people. And these are just the ones found on the website’s “International” section of the women’s costumes. The men’s section
featured even more offensive costumes. Four separate costumes featuring sombreros, serapes and mustaches — one even called the “Tequila Bandito costume,” which had, you guessed it, faux bottles of tequila. The “Sahara Prince” costume is a full Middle Eastern caricature. And, let’s not forget the “Jamaican Bobsled Team” costume, which shows a white model wearing the costume. Why would anyone want to be a racist caricature for Halloween when you can go as a Bob Ross painting? No, seriously. That’s an option.
Racist Halloween costumes don’t just stop at store bought ones. Blackface is a common racist and historically insensitive caricature of African Americans. It first gained popularity in the 19th century and perpetualized the racist stereotypes surrounding African Americans. The practice is still used today for Halloween costumes, claiming it is just a costume despite these origins. Offensive costumes are not just racist ones either. Earlier this month, an Anne Frank costume was pulled off the shelves. A company seriously thought
an Anne Frank costume was appropriate. Then again, these are the same companies that benefit from racist costumes. Nazi uniforms and Adolf Hitler costumes have been a popular costume for years, which is still baffling as to why anyone would want to dress up like those who perpetrated a mass genocide of a people. Let’s not forget the transphobic 2015 “Call me Caitlyn” costumes that mocked Caitlyn Jenner after she came out as being transgender, as well as costumes of her pre-transition in the 1970s as an Olympic athlete. Instead of wearing a costume that might get you punched in a bar and make you lose all credibility with your peers, wear a costume from your favorite television show, movie or something that isn’t mocking another culture. Halloween is meant to be fun and light hearted, not another day for cultures to be appropriated for a few bad laughs. Seriously, that Bob Ross painting costume would give people a bigger laugh than another racist sombrero and serape costume.
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Scream queens, the feminism of horror movies MY VIEW KEVIN SCHWALLER | Columnist
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love horror movies. I will probably say this multiple times throughout this column. I watched the “Halloween” series on AMC with my dad when I was probably 9-years-old. The “Alien” sequence of the Great Movie Ride at Walt Disney World was my favorite of the entire ride. I watched movies like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose,” “Sorority Row” and “The Uninvited” at a very young age. What do these specific movies have in common? They are all female-centric. The lack of women in film — in front of and behind the camera — has been at the forefront of Hollywood criticism over the last several years, with schol-
ars and writers detailing the various ways women tend to be underrepresented or cast in stereotypical roles. In 2014, Salon published an article titled “From Stephen King to Slenderman: Why the horror genre is particularly horrible for women.” The author emphasized the horror genre is bad for all women. The basis for this statement falls on the author’s opinion that it, as an entire genre, is misogynistic, and the body count for female characters outnumbers the male characters. Since I am far too lazy to do the research, I do believe it is safe to say there are more female dead bodies than men in horror movies. However, the genre has also shown powerful female characters. In slasher flicks, they are the “scream queens.” Think Jamie Lee Curtis in “Halloween,” or Neve Campbell in “Scream.” They are also considered “Final Girls.” They make the right decisions and survive not only the original movie, but the inevitably less-creative sequels to come.
I will say I don’t entirely disagree with how horror has treated women historically. But, a lot of older films utilize their characters for screams, for sex and to be victims. The most terrifying thing about a lot of women in horror was they were doomed to follow tired, formulaic storylines. However, many beloved horror films have strong female leads: “Carrie,” “The Descent” and “The Witch,” to name a few. “The Exorcist,” a movie following a mother and her possessed daughter, is the first horror movie in history to be nominated for Best Picture at The Academy Awards. In recent years, female characters in horror films have become much more active. “You’re Next” takes the trope of the “Final Girl” to a badass extreme. “Don’t Breathe” is centered on a female, with the supporting roles being male. “The Babadook” and “Raw” are two female-directed films that have garnered critical acclaim and center around women. For decades, sexually active women
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in horror movies tend to die first as punishment for sexual transgression. Think “Friday the 13th” and “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” Now, movies like “It Follows” upset this narrative. The film tackles sex without punishing its lead female — or any character — for having it. Horror has always been focused on women. The terms have changed along with the times. The genre has moved from taking pleasure in victimizing women to focusing on women as survivors and protagonists. As the role of women in other realms of our society continues to grow, it’s only fitting that they do the same in horror movies. And whatever your views on horror are, there is no denying the impact women have had on the genre. Again – I love horror movies. Kevin Schwaller is a columnist and news editor at The Vidette. Any questions or comments concerning his column can be sent to vidette_ kschwal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on
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Costumes bring out the inner clown and superhero this year MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180
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s Halloween creeps closer and closer, it is important to know the costumes that are trending in the area. Every year, there is a new trend on the rise as a horror movie is released or a theme is prevalent. This year, the movie “IT” came to theaters, which has resulted in clowns becoming the trend for the Halloween horror scene. Likewise, “Wonder Woman” was released this summer, so the Twin Cities can expect to see numerous heroines roaming around this Halloween. Google Trends released data that showed what costume ideas were most frequently searched nationwide. Among them was Wonder Woman, clowns, pirates and zombies. “I think for women, Wonder Woman will be the most popular since the movie came out this past year,” senior fashion design and merchandising major Abby DeWane said. “For men, I think a Pennywise or clown costume will be most popular since that movie just came out as well.” Halloween City general manager Nathan Fritts said he has not seen any unexpected trends, but in the last three weeks he has seen a few trends from last year make a comeback.“Harley Quinn has been a particular favorite of the community this year,” Fritts said. “The old tried-and-true Bunny costumes have started coming back into popularity, especially recently with the death of Hugh Hefner.” Junior fashion design and merchandising major Wendy Diaz also noted the popularity of Hefner. “The most popular costume for college students this year will definitely be Hugh Hefner and his Playboy bunnies in remembrance of Hugh Hefner’s passing,” Diaz said. Fritts said the biggest trends right now are the characters from “Rick and Morty” and inf latable costumes. “Inf latables have become especially popular, specifically the T-Rex costume. ‘Rick and Morty’ has been the most requested costume set,” Fritts said. “However, Halloween City doesn’t carry those costumes this year because it’s such a new, viral hit and we haven’t had time to create products for it yet.” “Superhero costumes have become way more popular this year, obviously due to all of the movies coming out recently,” Fritts continued. “Of the superhero category, ‘Suicide Squad’ has been the most popular request we’ve received.”
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Timeless
usic has gone through a vast change over the last 50 years. The music listened to today is not the same as it was, yet somehow there are some songs and some bands that remain timeless. The Beach Boys are one of those bands. They rose to fame in the ‘60s and their music was dubbed as the ‘California Sound.’ Songs by the group BECKY FLETCHER include “I Features Reporter Get Around,” @becky__fletcher “God Only Knows” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” Even though these songs were written over 50 years ago, the sound of them can still fill a room with cheer as everyone sings along. Co-founder Mike Love and keyboardist/vocalist Bruce Johnston were two of the original members present at Braden Auditorium Tuesday night. Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenberger, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten filled out the rest of the band. The band opened with “Surfin’ Sarfari,” which was the title track of their debut album released in 1962. One after another, the band sang songs primarily from the beginning of their career along with a cover of Frankie Lymon and Samantha Brinkman | Vidette Photographer The Beach Boys performed on Tuesday night at Braden Auditorium. The performance is one stop on the Wild Honey World Tour. The Teenagers’ hit “Why Do Fools Fall in Love.” During songs, a screen behind Kay said she had the pleasure of seeing the air and cheers echoed off the walls good. Just all the songs, all the old songs the band projected clips and photos of the the Beach Boys at the State Fair in Spring- from everyone aged 6 to 75. [were good],” said Dowling. Beach Boys. Clips of Mike Love singing as field in 1966 and said it was one of the Mike Love also interacted heavily with It is arguable to say that the Beach Boys a young Beach Boy synced up with Mike best concerts she had ever been to, provthe crowd as he passed around his microhave, and continue to, impact music. Their Love singing live to provide the audience ing Beach Boys have a timeless effect. phone, allowing lucky fans to sing the songs are timeless and are known to all. with an entertaining visual element. After intermission, the Beach Boys songs they grew up with and loved. They have the magic touch to bring back After singing 18 songs, the Beach Boys returned for 16 more songs. Classic hits To round out the show, the Beach Boys floods of memories, but they also have the took a small intermission. Joyce Kay, an such as “California Girls” and “Help Me, performed three encore songs: “Wild capacity to recruit newer and younger fans usher for the performance, found herself Rhonda” were performed, but the Beach Honey,” “Barbara Ann” and “Fun, Fun, with their elegant harmonies and mesmerenjoying the show as she repeatedly got up Boys also took to an acapella version of Fun.” The audience roared with approval izing guitar riffs. to dance and sing along. “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring” by The and the Beach Boys gleamed with pride. “I think [the show] is fantastic,” said Four Freshman. Normal resident Marsha Dowling, who Check out the related Kay. “It makes me feel young again. It Audience participation was in full has seen the Beach Boys a couple times, said photo gallery on makes me feel like I’m a student again at throttle. Cellphone lights flashed during she felt “lots of nostalgia” during the show. at videtteonline.com ISU.” the slow songs, synchronized claps filled She couldn’t pick a favorite part. “It was all
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“I think [the show] is fantastic. It makes me feel young again. It makes me feel like I’m a student again at ISU.” Joyce Kay, Braden Auditorium usher
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“The Celts can be traced back to 800 B.C. to what is now southern Germany,” Suppe said. “Particular motifs of modern-day Halloween, such as the date and time it is celebrated, the jack-o-lantern and bobbing for apples, are related to Celtic traditions.” Suppe notes when Christianity was introduced to the Celts sometime before 400 A.D., Christian leaders tried to persuade Celts to adopt the Christian calendar. To satisfy those honoring pagan traditions, All Saints Day was celebrated annually on Nov. 1. “The evening before All Saints’ Day became ‘All Hallows’ Day,’ then ‘Hallow’s Eve,’ with the word ‘hallow’ meaning holy or saint and ‘eve’ meaning the night before,” Suppe said. “Hallow’s Eve evolved to Halloween.” That said, trick-or-treating evolved from Scotland. Young adults disguised after harvest and circled neighborhoods. Suppe said these adults would demand hospitality from the houses they marched around. Eventually, the ritual morphed into children asking for treats. Horror popularity skyrocketed with Universal Pictures’ 1930s depictions of thenliterary characters Frankenstein, Dracula and The Mummy. Junior theatre major Mary Wood enjoys the slasher genre that arose decades later. “I have a Camp Crystal Lake shirt and enjoy ‘Friday the 13th’ marathons,” Wood said. “I am also a fan of the Halloween franchise due to the atmosphere.”
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Halloween weekend events It is the weekend before Halloween, which means Bloomington-Normal will be filled with tons of spooky events to hit. Costumes are not required, but they are recommended.
Haunted Trail
It wouldn’t be Halloween weekend without a little spook to kick things off. Hit these creepy trails from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday for just $1. The haunting will take place on Constitution Trail, with participants meeting behind the Normal Police Station to start.
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Spooktacular and Spooktacular Night
Take a trip to Miller Park Zoo in costume and enjoy up-close encounters with the zoo’s animals, local vendors, crafts and candy, of course. The nonspooky event will take place Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a slightly spookier event Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost is $3 for members and $7 for nonmembers.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Join sweethearts Brad and Janet as they discover the peculiar mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter after getting stuck with a flat tire during
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a storm. This cult classic will start at 7 and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Normal Theater. Tickets are $10 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Theatre of Ted Scholarship at Illinois State University.
Embrace the Darkness with a Halloween Party Grab a bite to eat and get in the Halloween spirit all at the same time. Firehouse Pizza and Pub in Normal will be hosting a Halloween party Saturday. The event will start at 5 p.m. and include a costume contest.
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Zombies Alive – Zombie Paintball and Mindtrap Haunted Attraction Finally, find three events under the same roof at Urban Warfare Paintball in Bloomington. These events will take place nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31. Zombie Alive will feature a live zombie paintball shooting event for $15 per person, Mindtrap Haunted Attraction for $10 per person and a brand-new three minute escape room for $5 per person.
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Gillespie geared to rebuild Redbirds
New ISU women’s basketball coach aims to restore glory to program JON BARLAS Sports Reporter | @janveselybarlas
The aura surrounding basketball at Illinois State perhaps carries a more heightened sense of pride among the other sports to represent the Redbirds. Both men’s and women’s teams project positivity and praise while generating a mass of supporting fans and students alike. With the newest addition of the Redbird family preparing for her debut season as a Division I coach, women’s basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie looks to reestablish the winning culture surrounding ISU athletics. Born into a coaching family, Gillespie’s coaching career seemingly began with the people she most cares about. Drawing from both her father Mike (a men’s high school basketball coach) and her grandfather Gordie (a well-known high school and college football, baseball and basketball coach), Gillespie’s esteemed family tree motivates her to be the best coach she can be. Gillespie attributes her passion for coaching to her involvement in both her father’s and grandfather’s teams growing up. “From the earliest point I could remember, I grew up going to all their practices and games and riding on the bus with the team,” she said. “[Sports were] all I knew. That kind of lifestyle was normal for me from a very young age.” Gillespie attended and played for North Carolina State from 1996 to 1999 where she was a four-year letter winner and three-year captain. As a junior, Gillespie emerged as the starting point guard for NC State, as the team (led by Hall of
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ISU women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie watches her team at Hoopfest Friday night at Redbird Arena. Fame coach Kay Yow) earned a trip to the 1998 NCAA Final Four. Graduating from NC State in 1999, she immediately began her coaching career with assistant coaching gigs at the University of Central Florida and UC Santa Barbara. Returning to Raleigh, North Carolina to pursue her master’s degree, Gillespie served as a graduate assistant and reunited with Yow. After a short stint at Maclay High School in Tallahassee, Florida from 2005-2007, Gillespie linked with Yow for a third time to join her staff as an assistant coach. Inspired by Yow’s love for the game, Gillespie not only incorporates
some of Yow’s signature coaching styles into her own, she focuses on her actions off of the court, too. “Besides my grandfather and my father, [Yow] has had the biggest impact in my coaching career. She was a phenomenal coach but was an even better person,” Gillespie said. “No one ever said a bad word about her, she did it the right way and I think the way she ran her program and the way she made each of her players feel involved is something that really stuck with me. I try and emulate every time I go into work.” Gillespie comes to Normal from leading Division II powerhouse
Lewis University, where she led the program to a 51-12 record over the course of two seasons. With multiple trips to the NCAA D-II Women’s Basketball Tournament and being selected as the 2016 Great Lakes Valley Conference Coach of the Year, Gillespie not only has the experience to prevail on the court, but also has the capability to guide her players through adulthood off the court. “I don’t think there is a better profession (than coaching) because you have the chance to impact lives,” she said. “You get to be around the sport you love and you get to see how your young players grow into the young
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as he took home the tournament’s individual title. Wallace shot a tournament score of 6-under-par 210 (71-68-71), firing all three rounds under par. The victory earned Wallace a Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week award. “[Trent] was really strong this tournament and really has been our last three events,” Kralis said. “He has battled through a slight hand injury and really showed his toughness and how good of a player he is.” As a team, the Redbirds received solid contributions from several others with a total team score of 888
(300-282-306). Sophomore David Perkins concluded with a three-round score of 221 (76-69-76), and senior Zach Burry followed one shot behind with a 222 (73-70-79). Junior David Rauer closed out the team scoring with a 235 (80-75-80). “Beating eight other teams is a good weekend looking at the big picture … we really ended the fall on a strong note and I’m happy with the guys,” Kralis said. With this tournament being the last until the spring season, the Redbirds will have about two months of
The Illinois State men’s golf team wrapped up their fall season at the Little Rock Invitational hosted by the University of Arkansas Little Rock, finishing nine shots back in second place. “When you’re in the hunt to win the title it’s a good feeling … you want to get it done but the conditions were tough and we battled as hard as we could,” head coach Ray Kralis said. Junior Trent Wallace led ISU
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Quarterback Jake Kolbe makes a throw on the run in Saturday’s victory over South Dakota at Hancock Stadium in Normal. Kolbe threw for 236 yards.
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Youngstown State quarterback Hunter Wells has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury after leading the Penguins to the FCS Championship in ’16.
Battle of the Birds in Ohio Flying high after upsetting South Dakota, 37-21, last week, ISU continues down a treacherous final four weeks of season
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Illinois State will continue the vigorous back half of their Missouri Valley Football Conference schedule when they migrate to Youngstown State for a matchup with the Penguins. Illinois State (5-2, 3-1 MVFC) is flying high after an enormous season-saving victory over South Dakota at Hancock Stadium a week ago. It seems as if the victory has given new life to a locker room that was feeling the blues of a twogame losing streak just last week. “It was a confidence booster, obviously. We had been in some games we didn’t play particular well in,” coach Brock Spack said. “It was a good win. It’s the highest ranked opponent we’ve beaten since we beat New Hampshire on the National Championship run … [South Dakota] was a very good team we played Saturday and a very good team we beat.” The Redbirds opened up the scoring early and often versus South Dakota, something they’ll look to do again on Saturday versus Youngstown. ISU running back James Robinson is coming off a career day against the Coyotes, where he racked up 193 yards on the ground, including an 87-yard run for one of his two scores. Also looking to build off of a career day is wide
receiver Spencer Schnell. Schnell and quarterback Jake Kolbe linked up for two touchdown passes, and the junior reeled in seven catches for 191 yards. The Redbirds will face a little uncertainty on the defensive side of the ball. Youngstown State (3-4, 1-3 MVFC) have used three quarterbacks this season, as their returning starting quarterback, Hunter Wells (who led them to the FCS Championship game a season ago) is sidelined with an undisclosed injury. His status for this weekend is unknown. “We’ve watched tape on them and they’ve played three different quarterbacks,” Spack said. “Each guy has their skill level and do some things well — maybe a little bit better than the other guy.” “Wells is experienced. He took them to a National Championship game last year. There’s something wrong with his arm somewhere. You can see that on tape. It’s hard to say if it’s a shoulder, an elbow – they would know better than us. It looks like he did early in the season, then got thrown on his shoulder against South Dakota State and hasn’t played since.” Regardless of who is lined up under center facing the Redbird defense, the week’s preparation doesn’t change as far as getting to face another top-25 opponent. “You prepare for the coordinator based on the
quarterback in the game, what he likes,” Spack said. “You can look at the play calls and what the coordinator thinks the quarterback is comfortable with … it does throw a little wrench at you, because you don’t know exactly how long or how much [Wells is] going to play – in their case you don’t know exactly the reason, we assume it’s an injury, but you don’t know.” Also, the Penguins face a similar situation ISU did a week ago. Youngstown State will be celebrating Homecoming at Stambaugh Stadium, needing a win to keep their postseason hopes alive. Youngstown has lost three in a row coming into Saturday’s game and seemingly cannot afford to suffer a fourth. Kick-off is set for 2 p.m. from Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday.
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It’s ironic. Illinois State needed a win to keep their season alive on Homecoming and now they travel to play a Youngstown State squad in the same predicament. However, there’s a difference between the two. The Penguins aren’t healthy, resulting in an unhealthy offense. If Hunter Wells was 100 percent go, it creates a challenge for ISU. Instead, a low scoring defensive battle will ensue, with the two of the MVFC’s best defenses going toe-to-toe.
Illinois State 24, Youngstown State 14
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ISU must finish in either third or fourth place. A win against Missouri State puts the Redbirds in a position to play another game If Illinois State soccer (9-7-2, 3-3 MVC) in Normal. wants to get a shot at having another Missouri State has won two of home game this season, they will its last three matches while also have to earn it on the road. tying Drake, putting themselves in ISU faces Missouri State (7-9-1, a position to clinch the three seed 3-2-1 MVC) on Thursday in a road in the MVC tournament. Both junior game that wraps up the regular Brooke Prondzinski and senior Mary season. The Redbirds, who curDisidore, who have four goals each, rently sit in a tie for fourth place in are the leaders of the Bears’ offense. the Missouri Valley Conference, are “Missouri State is no joke either,” Brad trying to force their way into hostSilvey said. “They just battled Drake Silvey ing their opening round match in the to a scoreless tie just this previous MVC tournament on Sunday. week. But nonetheless, we can’t go in “If we’re going to have to have a play-in there thinking that we’re just going to take game, we want it to be at home,” ISU coach care of business and show up and have our Brad Silvey said after his team’s 3-2 loss in spot solidified within the Valley. We have a overtime to Drake on Sunday. “We want to lot of work to do.” be here at Adelaide [Street Field].” Thursday’s match starts at 4 p.m. In order to host an opening round match,
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he first half of the 2017 season has been reminiscent of a travel horror story for the Illinois State football team. En route to their destination (the program’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance), ISU was swiftly redirected from its path. Bags have been lost. Maybe even a delay or two for good measure. Following a win to salvage their season, it is the perfect opportunity for the Redbirds to take flight. For good. By now, you know the story. ISU emerged as a powerhouse out of the gate, winning its first four games without as much as a hiccup. Then, back-to-back losses left the team scrambling for answers and Redbird nation scratching their heads in unison. The Redbirds responded in the most appropriate way Saturday, defeating then-No. 4 South Dakota, 37-21, to silence their newfound critics and notch one of the most notable victories in recent years. Seriously, considering the gravity of the narrative heading into that Homecoming battle, this game belongs up there in the ranks with the gutsy 2015 win against No. 1 New Hampshire in the FCS semifinals or last season’s thrilling upset over Northwestern. Sadly, as fun as Saturday was, it is already time to move on. As ISU head coach Brock Spack says after most victories, the team was going to enjoy that one. Enjoy, sure, but not bask in the success. Because there is more turbulence on the horizon. Enter Youngstown State, the second of five straight FCS top-25 opponents situated in the tailend of the Redbird schedule. The No. 19 Penguins jumped out of the gate with three straight wins. Now they have lost three consecutive conference matchups and have something to prove. Sound familiar? It gets better. Care to guess which annual event will be celebrated in Youngstown, Ohio this week? Homecoming. ISU is all too familiar with Youngstown’s current predicament, as, well, it was in the same position a week ago. The tables have been turned, the script has been flipped and the Redbirds must use their recent experiences to down the Penguins and collect a crucial sixth win, which typically qualifies a team (especially in the Valley) for the playoffs. For the rest of the way, every game is a “big” game for ISU. Lost are the days of nonconference breezes over the likes of Butler and Eastern Illinois and in are the gritty showdowns within the best FCS conference the nation has to offer. So buckle up, as the fasten seat belt light is shining bright in Normal.