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Gamma Phi Circus highlights Homecoming Carnival STAR JOHNSON Features Reporter
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he annual Homecoming Carnival featured entertainment including balloon artists, a magician, acrobats of Gamma Phi Circus and much more. Illinois State University is one of the only schools in the country that has its very own circus. “It’s really cool to bring in an event that
encompasses the circus, the carnival games, funnel cakes and cotton candy,” Spirit and Traditions Chair Person of University Program Board Abby Poehls said. Central Illinois balloon artists were some of many faces at the event. The Unique Twist is a balloon entertainment company who works school carnivals, birthday parties, grand openings, fundraising events and more. “The best part is seeing a child’s face just
light up when they finally see the balloon creation come together,” crew member Jacob Spring said. Spring was taught how to make balloon animals as a kid when he was inspired by his grandfather who used to be a clown. Magician Randy Shine also entertained students at the carnival. Shine created card illusions, ball tricks and impressed students with mind reading. “I’ve been doing this for 13 years. I was at
ABOVE:Senior fashion design and threatre production design major Savannah Wetzel (left) and junior physical education teacher education Alison Tye perform on the lyra hoop at the Homecoming Carnival Wednesday night.
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an event like this when I was in grad school and saw some students doing some card tricks and decided that is what I wanted to do,” Shine said. Shine said the most rewarding part of his job was moving to South Africa and getting the opportunity to perform there. One of the biggest acts at the carnival was The Gamma Phi Circus. Their performances included various tumbling performances, acrobatic acts and juggling. see CARNIVAL page 2
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ISU Police: Clown crisis proves no credible threat Woodruff: ‘There is no need to be afraid of clowns’ MARY CULLEN News Editor | @MaryCullen7
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said there is no credible threat of dangerous clowns on campus after students jumped into a frenzy of alleged reported sightings Monday night. On Monday, local Twitter, Facebook and Yik Yak accounts were flooded with reports of clown sightings across the ISU campus and nearby area. Twitter accounts like @ClownWatchUSA and @ReportClowns were being used for the sole purpose of reporting alleged clown sightings across the country. Now, both of these accounts, as well as many others, have deleted their profiles. Illinois State was featured on many Twitter feeds like these Monday night. “Please send any information regarding clown sightings in
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This is the only incident reported that has proved not to be fiction, according to Woodruff. This was not related to the alleged arrest outside of Insomnia Cookies. “There is no need to be afraid of clowns,” Woodruff said. Clown sightings have been reported across the country since late August when first reports were made in Greenville, S.C. Reports across the country have detailed clowns attempting to lure women and children into forests, chasing unsuspecting community members with weapons and lurking in dark areas. Woodruff warns that the more attention is drawn to these actions, the more copycats will emerge and the more anxiety will be brought to students and community members. He stresses that merely wearing a clown mask will not automatically result in an arrest, but further
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henna and glitter tattoos. There was also a photo booth for students to take memorable pictures. Homecoming Royal nominee Ashley Shannon said the Homecoming Carnival is a great chance for students to get involved in meeting their peers in a different kind of atmosphere. She added that it gives students a chance to relax and meet the members of the Gamma Phi Circus if they wanted to join. “The Gamma Phi Circus is a group of
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individuals with the same interest coming from different backgrounds, but they still come together to make people happy and put on a great show for ISU students. I think that is a really good thing that they do because they are basically making people happy through their talents,” Shannon said. Star Johnson is a features reporter for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_sjohns7@ ilstu.edu and follow her on Twitter @star2flyy_
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Council approves funds for railroad study EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic
The Normal City Council has approved $1.4 million for a proposed underpass study during its meeting Monday night. The council voted 5 to 0 on the measure. Consultant WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff of New York City will lead the study, which is referred to as the phase one engineering study. The study will analyze what the best option is for the possibility of adding a pedestrian railroad underpass to get across the tracks south of the Amtrak train station. The group will negotiate a contract to perform the study, which is expected to take two years. Normal Director of Communications Dan Irvin explained why it is necessary to discuss options for the railroad tracks. “In November of last year, the Town Council approved an update to the Uptown Normal Master Plan that calls for development south of the railroad tracks and Uptown Station, including a public park, retail, office space
and a new library,” Irvin said. “To attract more users to Uptown South development [as] a way for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the tracks is advised.” During the master plan process completed in November, an underpass was recommended as the favored Uptown Station addition to cross railroad tracks based on studies and public input. Other options will be looked into as well. “Any and all alternatives will be looked at. One will be to do nothing and leave it the way it is. There’s been talk about an at-grade crossing like we had before, but [it is] highly doubtful because of safety issues,” Normal Director of Public Works Wayne Aldrich said. “There’s several options for going over with a bridge and options to go under in an underpass.” Although WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff will have control over the study, Normal citizens will be informed along the way and asked for input in the “public process.” “That means bringing the public along when you’re talking about the alternatives
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An underpass is being considered as an option for Uptown Normal Station renovations. and making sure the public is involved and active and giving a comment on what we’re doing,” Aldrich said. “They’re going to know about major milestones, especially what I call the alternative analysis, where the
public would be most involved.” If the council approves the proposed option for the railroad tracks, the completed Uptown Station renovations will be ready for fall 2021.
ISU Preview assault case may extend media coverage MARY CULLEN News Editor | @MaryCullen7
Shawn Childs Jr., suspect for the alleged sexual assault that took place at Illinois State University Preview July 19, appeared in McLean County Circuit Court Wednesday for a status hearing with attorney Stephanie Wong. Charges for Childs Jr., 19, include four counts of criminal sexual assault and two counts of criminal sexual abuse. The assault allegedly took place in ISU’s Hewett Hall during Preview, a summer orientation event for incoming students. Wong, of Skelton & Wong P.C. in Bloomington, spoke to an objection filed Sept. 14 to expand the media coverage of the case. She held objections to photographs, sound and video recording due to the fact that publicity of this case can potentially obstruct the jurors’ verditct. Kristin Alferink, Bloomington attorney and representative for the alleged sexual assault victim, informed the court that the state does not object to the extended media coverage. She also stated that the victim currently objects to being on camera, which is a right granted to victims of sexual assault. A media coordinator was present to explain the requested expansion. Though there was
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Left: Childs Junior, Right: Childs Senior no evidence to present at the time, the representative stated that under current Illinois Supreme Court rule, this case would fall under appropriate requirements for such an expansion. Illinois Supreme Court law states that the testimony of the victim must be left out unless consent is given. Since no request for consent has been made, extended media coverage appears to be a nonissue, Alferink said. Wong argued that a “tremendous amount
of coverage” has already been made regarding the case, some stories even spreading outside of Illinois. Extended coverage, including photographs, video and sound recording, could display too much information to the public and potentially sway the future jury and taint the possibility of a fair trial, Wong said. Presiding Judge Scott Drazewski noted the benefits of extended media coverage by stating that the public is able to see what happens in a real courthouse
Normal Library conducts survey KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
The Normal Public Library is conducting an online survey to collect input from the community on the future of the library. Results of the survey will inform the library’s strategic plan for upcoming years, as well as explore the development of a new building. The survey will run through Friday and is not limited to Normal residents or library users. The library board approved a $297,000 contract in September with OPN Architects from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company is in early stages of developing architectural, urban and engineering planning. Normal Public Library’s Marketing Manager Meghan Rogers said the board wants to know what the community would like to see in the library’s future. “The library really belongs to the entire community, so it’s important to us that it is shaped by the things that they’d like to see,” Rogers said. “As our director likes to say, ‘we’re not just building a bigger box with more books.’ Libraries are really flexible now and serve many needs. There
are a lot of different ways that we could take the library and we want to know what will make the community happiest.” Director of the Normal Public Library Brian Chase said the library wants to serve its users as best it can. “We want their input regarding our collections, programs, spaces and services,” Chase said. “The library is currently engaged in a strategic planning process, and this survey is one element of input we’ll use to inform our future direction.” Work will begin in late October and include a handful of meetings with town officials and the library staff, as well as two public work sessions planned for February and April
2017. The new building is estimated to cost $20.6 million. Rogers said the updated library is necessary to better serve the community. “The library will always be a place where people can find books and information. But libraries in general are really pivoting to serve broader needs,” she said. “We’re engaging patrons through programs for kids, teens and adults. We want to provide a community center where people can meet and where local groups can reach the public.”
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“outside of the fantasy world of Judge Judy.” Even with expanded media coverage, Drazewski stated that the court is still able to regulate what coverage is allowed within the courthouse. Shawn Childs Sr., 40, the alleged sexual assault suspect’s father who is currently under custody at McLean County Prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in relation to the alleged Preview assault, will have extended media coverage during his trial. Wong also requested to issue subpoenas to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in request of records to determine the status of the victim as a ward of DCFS. Drazewski could not proceed on the motion at the time, so another status hearing was set for 10 a.m. on Nov. 28, when a status hearing and motion hearing will take place in the McLean County Courthouse. Childs Sr. appeared in court Sept. 26 with defense lawyer James Tusek. At the hearing, the Town of Normal’s Information Technology Department turned over the footage of the arrests of both Childs men at Uptown Station the morning of July 20 while preparing to board a train back to Chicago. Childs Sr.’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 28.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
This clowning around is no laughing matter Halloween is still weeks away, yet multiple states have reported clown sightings since August. Monday night, reports of sightings around the Illinois State University campus flooded social media accounts. Unfortunately, these clowns are not on their way to a birthday party. Instead, they are luring kids into forests and chasing observers with weapons in the typical “It” style. The question is, are these killer clowns real, or is this just another disappointing attempt at social media fame? Local Twitter, Facebook and Yik Yak accounts reported sightings of a clown, or multiple clowns, around the ISU area late Monday. First reports were of one walking near Turner Hall. Next came a slew of buzz about clowns in a car driving on the sidewalk in front of Alamo II. Other reports included sightings near the railroad crossing on Fell Avenue and an alleged arrest in front of Insomnia Cookies in Uptown Nor-
mal. None of these reports have been confirmed by local authorities. Questions surround whether these sightings are actual clowns with intended malice or simply students heading back home after tryouts at Gamma Phi Circus’ practice. Twitter accounts like @ClownWatchUSA and @ReportClowns have been created for the sole purpose of reporting alleged sightings of clowns across the country. With these mediums, no one can ensure which sources, if any, are valid and which are crafted solely for the attention. The first reported clown sightings took place late August in Greenville County, S.C. In a media release Sept. 1, the Greenville Police Department (GPD) detailed the first four reports of sightings. All four were in residential areas, but one was reported near a playground. None of the four indicated attempts of luring children, however, the GPD stressed the im-
portance of not allowing children to play alone or in isolated areas. In Greenville, harassment of individuals is prohibited, so the clown acts were all listed as illegal. Reports in other areas across the United States were similar and included clowns lurking in shadows, attempting to lure women and children and chasing individuals, many times with weapons. The Boston Globe reported that there have been clown sightings reported in 26 states, and The New York Times has accounted for 12 people facing charges in relation with the clown crimes. The Times notes that other cases appear to be caused by teenage pranks and the overactive imaginations of children, though pranks seem the primary reasoning. Pranks are all in good fun until someone gets hurt. These acts, dressing up as clowns to scare others, may appear harmless, but when one feels personally targeted and threatened,
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it is an entirely different situation. With increasing use of social media comes the desire to become an internet sensation. As people become “Instagram famous” or highly followed on social media accounts, others take notice and thoughts fester for how to achieve such a status. Unfortunately, ideas like dressing up as a clown, grabbing your pumpkin carving knife and taking a stroll around town are nowhere near appropriate or funny to post on social media. Though, with recent need to be the funniest or most interesting person on everyone’s Facebook timeline, these obscene pranks often pass as funny. When something first considered as a small prank to gain likes turns into school closures and calls to local authorities across the country, it is no longer a small prank. It is a nationwide epidemic of the need to feel popular and widely liked. This is not your average “Miley Cyrus is dead” hoax. These hoaxes have an effect on everyday life. Seeing something as absurd as these reports on the news creates a buzz that cannot be stopped by anything other than basic reasoning: how would you feel if you were out for a run in the woods and out of the blue pops a figure dressed as a clown, chasing you down with a knife? That is harassment. Halloween may be right around the corner, but scaring innocent bystanders to fulfill a selfish need to gain attention is in no way appropriate simply due to the impending holiday. Keep the costumes and masks for Halloween. Your Halloween Instagram post may not get as many likes as this sick joke, but your social media fame status is never worth as much as the trauma caused to others.
Editorial written by MARY CULLEN, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
Voting matters: why millennials need to be civically engaged
GUEST COLUMNIST CARTER COLLINS Guest Columnist
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ar too many people these days think voting doesn’t matter. On the surface, it would appear people have good reason to believe this. Votes are cast year after year, election after election, and nothing ever changes. Government is gridlocked. Our elected officials don’t seem to care about the issues that affect us or even represent our interests. These passive or pessimistic attitudes seem to be especially popular among millennial voters. I’m writing this to say these attitudes are absolutely wrong to have. According to an analysis by the Pew Research Center, with the 2016 election, millennials now rival the baby boomer generation in terms of total number of potential voters. Both generations make up roughly 31 percent of the total electorate. But despite this fact, one generation votes in far greater numbers than the other. Out of all the potential baby boomer voters, nearly 70 percent of them voted in the last presidential election. Out of all the potential millennial voters, 46 percent of them voted. Millennials have the lowest voter turnout rate of any generation alive, even though
we make up nearly one third of the electorate. Despite our low voter turnout, our online political presence is higher than any other generation. That makes sense considering we are the first generation to come of age in the internet era. But you know what? Online political activism doesn’t create real world change. Policy doesn’t get enacted with the tap or swipe of a smartphone screen. Policy is enacted by politicians. Politicians get their jobs by getting elected. They get elected by having people vote for them. They don’t get elected because you retweeted a funny political meme or shared an article on Facebook. Here’s a little glimpse into the point of view of a politician: if you are not willing to take a small portion of your day, just one day every two to four years, to stand in line and cast a vote, why should they spend an entire term fighting for your concerns? Now, some may argue that it’s the duty of the representative to represent all of the people’s interests, even the ones who didn’t vote. I say it’s the duty of people to force the representative to represent their interests. If you vote, or at least indicate that you are willing to vote, that signals to the politicians that they need to represent your interests because you are someone willing to show up and determine whether they get a job or not. Some people think that by not voting they are sending a message that they don’t approve of the job
their elected official is doing. Remember though, they get their jobs because we vote, but they don’t lose their jobs if we don’t vote. We the people are the employer. The politicians are our employees. If your employee is doing a terrible job, and you say nothing, do you think that that employee is going to change their behavior or quit on their own accord? Of course not. They are going to assume that either a) they must be doing a fine enough job, or b) the boss doesn’t care enough to fire them so they’re just going to keep doing the same. How can millennials expect politicians to act on their interests if they aren’t willing to signal to politicians that they want their interests represented? We’re not going to see our leaders act on issues like crushing college debt, college affordability, education funding, a free and open internet, housing/rent costs and sustainable wages if the people who are directly impacted by these issues don’t bother to vote. There are some people who say their vote isn’t going to really matter because the Electoral College decides who wins anyway. That may be somewhat true if you’re talking about the presidential race and you don’t live in a swing state. Putting that aside though, and I can not emphasize this enough, there are way more races on the ballot that are of more importance than the presidency; none of which are determined by the Electoral College. Maybe your
presidential candidate doesn’t need your vote to win, but a whole lot of other candidates do. Do not abstain from voting just because you dislike any of the presidential candidates, either. Show up to the polls, leave that race blank if you must, and vote down ballot. Your senators, your congresspeople, your state leaders, your local leaders, the people who will be deciding the laws that directly impact your everyday life: these are the people who need your vote! As much attention as the presidential race gets, let’s be real, many of us will not be directly affected in our everyday lives by the actions our president takes. You can surely bet, however, that you will be affected if local and state leaders pass a tax increase or vote to cut education funding for your school. What’s crazy is that even though local elections have a more direct impact, these are the elections with the lowest voter turnout. If every single ISU student voted, we could easily run the entire town if we wanted to. Don’t let ambivalence stop you from having your voice heard and making a change in the society that you live in. Register to vote. Exercise your right to vote. Make sure your voice is heard. You can’t expect your interests represented if you don’t speak out. Carter Collins a senior and political communication major and a member of College Democrats at ISU. He can be reached at ccollin@ilstu.edu.
MY VIEW MARY CULLEN Columnist
You lease their apartment, they lease your time
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ome things are just not fun to wake up to: an angry text from a significant other, a reminder of an assignment due that you forgot about and possibly worst of all, a text from your leasing company saying it is on its way to show your apartment to prospective renters. The beginning of fall means three things: pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather and the commencement of leasing companies badgering students about where to live next year. I always found the leasing process rather silly, and now that I am a senior and my apartment has been thrown into the picking hat, I am officially annoyed. It is one thing to let random strangers tour your apartment with little to no discretion, but it is an entirely different mess when these showings disrupt your daily life. I understand that leasing companies need to show potential renters the available units to secure sales. Unfortunately, the system that nearly every rental company uses near Illinois State’s campus puts students in an awkward position. Most of us were excited to move into our first apartments at ISU for one reason: privacy. Gone would be the days of sharing a dorm room with one, two or three peers. Living in an apartment during the fall showing times restricts your privacy as well as your free time. Each morning I stress out about getting out of bed because I know my leasing agency begins showing apartments at 8 a.m. and I do not want to be caught getting out of the shower in only a towel. At ISU, renting an apartment is a double-edged sword during the fall. You have an apartment to lease, but in return they lease your time. I often feel the need to be away from my apartment just in case my leaser wishes to show it. This is in no way required during showings, but sitting around waiting for strangers to evacuate your apartment is awkward and even more so distracting. When I am at home, I feel the need to be constantly cleaning. Many people say they do not care if their apartments are dirty when leasing companies come to show them. In reality, it makes sense that some students are spiteful and do not feel the need to waste their time cleaning for something that, truly, is an inconvenience. I, on the other hand, have been waking up extra early to clean my room and common areas just in case a showing comes through. One thing the leasing companies do right is that they do their best to shoot residents a text before heading over for a showing. Unfortunately, my leasing agency has said to us they will “do their best” to send us a text, but sometimes the warning is little as fifteen minutes. I simply wish leasing companies had a better system to conduct these apartment tours. How great would it be if leasing companies asked renters what times during the week worked best for apartment showings? We are their clients now, and that itself should command at least a little respect of personal space. Mary Cullen a senior and journalism major and a news editor at The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_mmcullen@ilstu.edu.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
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THURSDAY
HOMECOMING HOSPITALITY TABLE The table is located outside of the Lobby Shop in the Bone Student Center until Saturday. It is open 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday and Friday and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
UNIVERSITY GALLERIES The gallery is presenting three exhibits throughout the week for free. Wonsook Kim, Sara Rothsberg, David Rueter and Marissa Lee Benedict are among the artists featured.
A TREND TO FOLLOW ENTERTAINMENT They are holding a free concert in the Bone Student Center from 7 to 11p.m. There will be giveaways.
THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE The show “Waiora” will present from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. It will run through Sunday.
FRIDAY
THE ILLUSIONIST Max Darwin will host “The Amazing Max” magic show at 7 p.m. in the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. THE NORMAL HUMOR FALL SHOWCASE The show will feature some of the best comics that have performed in Normal recently. It begins at 8 p.m. STUDENT ROYALTY CROWNING Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at 6:45 p.m. at Redbird Arena.
SATURDAY
TOWN AND GOWN 5K It will begin outside the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m.
NORMAL EDITIONS WORKSHOP The ”Kindred” exhibit reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. It showcases printmaking done by ISU alumni.
SUNDAY
ISUBCA SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH It will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. The 2016-2017 scholarship recipients will be honored and President Larry Dietz will speak. On site registration is available for the brunch for $35.
Cheerleaders, sophomore early childhood education major Bri Neilson (left) and sophomore agronomy managment major Amanda Rollins play with the Assistant Cheer Coach Lauren Morris’s baby Callie at the Homecoming Kickoff Monday night.
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HOOPFEST 2016 It will take place at 7 p.m. following the Royalty Crowning. The event will showcase the 2017 Redbird’s men and women’s basketball team. There will be interactive opportunities. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free t-shirt. THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY “A Look at the Past 50 Years” will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in Shroeder Hall. It will look back at the past 50 years of ISU’s Department of History. REDBIRD FOOTBALL Tailgating lots will open at 7 a.m. The start times vary for University-sponsored tailgates. The kick-off is at 2 p.m. HOMECOMING PARADE The parade begins at 10 a.m. on the corner of College Avenue and University Street. REDBIRD SOCCER The soccer team plays Missouri State at 1p.m. ARTISTS LOUNGE LIVE They will present “Elvis My Way” at the BCPA at 2 p.m. Seating prices range from $20$30.
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Major/Year: Senior, Mass Media with a focus in Radio List of Involvement: On-Air dj at WZND as well as the Traffic Director. Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Admissions Ambassador, Speech Team Coach at U-High, Employee for Orientation Services for 3 years. Volunteer for the YWCA as a Stepping Stones Advocate, Volunteer for Disability Concerns as a note taker for one year. Royal Decree: “I am excited to be a nominee because representation matters. As an African American student on campus, it’s always great to see other people in my community doing well. I hope to give people something to aspire to. I love the university and all that it stands for so it is amazing to be a representative in this way.”
Amanda Cox Major/Year: Senior, Music and Spanish List of Involvement: Encounter Campus Ministry, University Program Board, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Transfer Student Assistant, Info Centre Student Manager at the Bone Student Center, Welcome Week Intern, Forever Redbirds Intern, Preview Guide. Royal Decree: “My royal decree? Oh goodness. My royal decree would be to give every student two mental health days to use each semester that wouldn’t count against their participation grade in class. Mental health is so undervalued and not taken seriously enough. Sometimes as a student you just need a day to recuperate and get back on track. Your grades shouldn’t suffer because of that!”
Ashley Shannon Major/Year: Junior, Broadcast Journalism List of Involvement: Vice President of Leadership for Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, E-council of leadership for Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity, General member of IYC Choir, General member of The Impact Movement, Weather reporter at TV-10 News, Front desk worker at The Dean of Students Activities and Involvement Office and UPB office, The fifth contestant in the Ms. Black and Gold Pageant and Manager of Outlandish Male A capella group. Royal Decree: “Our school preaches about diversity, but sometimes we fail to display it to our community. I want to be a metaphor for change on this campus and in the world. All of us matter.”
Major/Year: Senior, Athletic Training and Psychical Education List of Involvement: President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., spiritual leader for the Impact Movement, Wilkins Hall Resident Assistant, ISU Women’s Volleyball Student Athletic Trainer, Member of Outlandish A Capella Group, Kinesiology & Recreation Student Ambassador, Honors Program member, University Scholars Association member, Athletic Training Club member, Shaping the Future Mentor. Royal Decree: “My royal decree is to get rid of 8 a.m. classes and Friday classes for all students!”
Daniel Hudson Major/Year: Senior, Marketing in the Integrated Marketing Communication sequence List of Involvement: Resident Assistant in Haynie Hall, a member of the School of Theatre and Dance Marketing RSO, and a member of the University Housing Services Think Tank. House Manager at the Center for the Performing Arts on campus. Royal Decree: “My decree is that the state of Illinois pass a full budget!”
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Welcome back to campus, all ISU Redbird alums — especially all of you Vidette alums. Have a great weekend. Oh, and Football Redbirds, let’s make Bo Pelini see red! John Plevka Vidette general manager Best wishes to the staff at The Vidette. Keep up the great work. Mark Hollis Vidette alum ’89, 90, 91.
omecoming is an exciting and traditional event across college campuses worldwide. At Illinois State University, it is one of the most anticipated, week-long welcome back events of the school year, with events such as the football game, homecoming parade and announcements for homecoming court. They all bring on one thing — tailgating — which for students and parents also brings safety concerns.
Stay with a group at all times When you set up station at a location with your group of tailgaters, it may seem tempting to roam around and stop by the other tailgating spots, but avoid doing it alone. Walking by yourself around the tailgating site and even home could be a potential risk, especially at night. Either grab a buddy or stay steady.
Avoid pain relievers Although pain relievers are used to help alleviate any migraines or hangovers, it is actually harmful for your body. “Never take an acetaminophen (like Tylenol) before you start drinking or immediately after, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital worker Rebecca Miedema said. “It can cause very serious damage to your liver. Acetaminophen is already very hard on your liver and so is alcohol; combining the two could cause liver damage.”
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Tailgaters should be periodically looking at the clock and counting your drinks. People who are drinking may not be realizing how much especially in the morning where the hours are longer as opposed to at night.” Rebecca Miedema,
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Drink slower If students do plan on drinking during or before tailgating, drink slow. Additionally, do not worry about the peer pressure of what other people say if students do not participate in drinking. Eat at least two or three times in between the hours of drinking to absorb alcohol intake.
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Major/Year: Junior, Business Education List of Involvement: Office of Admissions student manager, Pi Omega Pi president, Honors Student Leadership Team community assistant, Council of Teacher Education student representative, Student Education Association, Alternative Spring Break, Business Week implementation team. Royal Decree: “All restaurants in Normal must accept flex dollars as a valid form of payment!”
To one of the greatest Redbirds of the 21st generation, I love you Beaks. Mr. Connor Stevens always shows up early to work and answers the phone regardless of who it is. I hope to mirror his drive for life that he learned at ISU. Thanks Beaks. I love you Beaks. Jeremy Burcenski ISU Student
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Major/Year: First year graduate student, Agriculture Education and Leadership with a certificate in STEM Education curriculum List of Involvement: Collegiate Farm Bureau, National Argi-Marketing Association, Collegiate FFA/ Post-Secondary Agriculture Students, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Alpha Zeta, Agriculture Ambassadors, and served as a Transfer Student mentor, Public Relations officer for Collegiate Farm Bureau, Vice President of Public Relations of National AgriMarketing Association, and events coordinator for Kappa Delta Epsilon, a founding member of The National Society for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, a student on the Agriculture Education professor search committee and more. Royal Decree: “The first order of business would have the ISU Alma Mater and Fight Song play non stop starting Monday of Homecoming week and not end until the kick off of the football game on Saturday.”
Major/Year: Junior, Actuarial Science List of Involvement: Alpha Sigma Phi Scholarship Chair, Honors Student Leadership Team, ISU Actuarial Club, Camp LEAD Facilitator. Royal Decree: “There will always be an open table at Club Milner!”
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Major/Year: Senior, Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders List of involvement: Psi Chi Honors Society president, Alternative Spring Break, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Honors Program, 2016 Robert G. Bone Scholar. Royal Decree: “I would put coffee makers in all of the classrooms and lecture halls.”
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Major/Year: Senior, Communication Sciences and Disorders List of Involvement: Student Manager in the Illinois State University Office of Admissions, member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association at ISU, Target Area Leader and Visual Technology Volunteer in ISU CRU. Royal Decree: “One free to-go box everyday at the dining center for off-campus students. I miss dining center food and not having to cook every night!”
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Drink water every hour or in-between beverages. Drinking water can reduce the effects of a hangover and also help protect the liver. “Tailgaters should be periodically looking at the clock and counting your drinks,” Miedema said. “People who are drinking may not be realizing how much especially in the morning where the hours are longer as opposed to at night.”
Use Paper and Recyclables If students are going to bring beverages and food to snack on during or before the Homecoming football game, use plastic or paper materials. This limits any possible accidents with glass around the tailgating site.
Three cheers: Plenty of Homecoming traditions at ISU DEB BETHEL Features Reporter
Among the many events that occur during Homecoming Week at Illinois State Univeristy, the four arguably biggest events are the Homecoming Royalty Court, the parade, tailgating, and, of course, the Homecoming football game. Many students find enjoyment in the events during Homecoming Week, but seldom question why we celebrate it the way we do. These traditions, still celebrated, are ageold. One tradition even dates back all the way to the Civil War. When some think of a royal court, the Victorian era may be the first thing that comes to mind. For others, Homecoming or prom court from high school may come to mind. At ISU, the Homecoming court is made up of a group of students who have been nominated by peers, faculty, staff or themselves. Their applications go through a group of judges, and then the students go through interviews with
those judges. Overall, the Homecoming King and Queen are chosen from application and interview scores, along with campus votes. Voting is open now until Friday at noon; students can vote through their my.ilstu. edu accounts. The king and queen will be crowned Friday at 6:45 p.m. in Redbird Arena before Hoopfest begins. The Homecoming King and Queen partake in a younger tradition, but still older than most — the Homecoming Parade. The parade began in the 1920s as what was called a “hobo” parade and continued throughout the Great Depression. Associate Director for Alumni Relations, Rachel Kobus, said after the Depression years, the traditional Homecoming Parade with floats, bands and dignitaries came into play. “My favorite part of the parade is seeing the crowd of ISU fans and community members all dressed in red. It is a sight to see so much Red-
The Homecoming Parade is a tradition at ISU. bird pride from the spectators as much as from the parade entries,” Kobus said. The tradition beloved by many college students, tailgating, is a time for students, friends, family and alumni to connect and enjoy
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each other’s company in celebration of the campus and athletics. While eating grilled goods and playing bags, tailgaters get ready to cheer on the team before the game, or during the game while watching the game on big screens in the parking
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lot. Either way, fans are partaking in a tradition claimed to have begun during the Civil War. It began when bystanders would bring picnic baskets full of food they would eat on the sidelines of different battles, like the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. As for the center point of the Homecoming tradition, the Homecoming football game. In the 1870s, the Harvard-Yale game invited alumni back to celebrate their school spirit over a week with rallies, speeches, parades and dances. “The Game” became wildly popular, and around 1910, Baylor and Missouri all started having these Homecoming games. By the 1920s, the tradition was widespread among colleges as an American tradition. Students should remember to enjoy the Homecoming moments alongside peers and maybe even favorite professors, and look forward to one day coming back to celebrate their alma mater.
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Professor publishes theatre book Robert McLaughlin’s novel on Stephen Sondheim musicals is now available on Amazon HANNAH ROSEMURGY Features Reporter | @hanrosey_
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nglish Professor Robert McLaughlin was around the age of 14 when he stumbled upon a subject that would captivate his mind for decades to come. “When I was in the eighth grade, one of my friend’s mothers got tickets to see the national tour called ‘1776,’ and I just loved it,” McLaughlin said. “I fell in love with it. It really got me into musicals and how they work.” After seeing “1776,” McLaughlin became interested in musicals. He visited the library in his hometown of Upstate New York, where he would listen to various LPs and discover new works, such as “My Fair Lady” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” One day, he came across the album “Company” adapted by Stephen Sondheim, a composer and lyricist commonly known for his unique works that ventured away from the common musical. “I took [‘Company’] home and listened to it, and within the first five minutes, it blew me away,” McLaughlin said. “I’ve just been
obsessed with him ever since. It’s been a very long-standing fascination.” McLaughlin had found his passion. Little did he know this passion is the same passion that would drive him to publish a book about musical theatre. In college, McLaughlin participated in various shows, branching out to different communities. went to college in File “I New York City primarily to see Broadway shows,” he said. “When I was in college, I was a part of our theatre club. That’s been a very pleasant hobby, I like it a lot because being in a show uses very different parts of my brain.” Though heavily involved in theatre, McLaughlin could not continue his hobby during graduate school. However, that did not stop him from involving himself with the theatre community. Since he was a young adult, McLaughlin knew he wanted to compose a scholarly work on Sondheim and his innovative work in the theatre. While this style may primarily interest scholars, he hopes his book, “Ste-
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phen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical,” captures the minds of theatre enthusiasts as well. “I wanted it to speak to scholars who are researching musical theatre, but I also was hoping that casual fans of the musical theatre would like it and it’s not an easy balance to strike,” McLaughlin said. During McLaughlin’s senior year of college, he came into contact with faculty member Larry Stempel. Stempel opened McLaughlin’s eyes to a new way of viewing performances and would later serve as a major support in McLaughlin’s writing. “[Stempel] showed me how one could treat the musical theatre as a scholarly way,” McLaughlin said. “Additionally, he gave me really good advice while writing this and was very encouraging the whole time. He’s one of my heroes.” McLaughlin started his book in 2008, but because of various breaks taken for teaching and being granted permissions from the publisher, what seemed like an easy task at the time turned into an eight-year project. “Like many writers, I’m full of self-doubt,”
McLaughlin said. “But every time I was away from this book for a while, I would come back to read it and find myself saying it was good.” Through the long process of writing, McLaughlin had many of his friends and colleagues supporting him, including his wife, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences Sally Perry. “Whenever I get down on myself, she’s the one who always has the confidence in me and will promote my work even if I don’t think it’s very good,” McLaughlin said. Readers can purchase “Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical” on Amazon in a hard copy or Kindle edition. After many drafts, revisions and waiting, McLaughlin is delighted to finally publish his novel about a subject that has been near his heart since childhood. “What I really love is that the art of theatre challenges me intellectually, speaks to my heart and surprises me,” McLaughlin said. “And that’s what Sondheim always does for me.”
Snow Crew gives students opportunity to hit slopes out west CASEY CHAN Features Reporter | @chancasey93
The winter season will be here before we know it, and while many outdoor activities are reserved for the warmer seasons of the year, skiing and snowboarding are two great sports that can be done during the winter months. Outside a handful of locations in Wisconsin such as to Know Alpine Valley, Grand Geneva Resort, Wilmot Mountain and Devil’s Head, there really aren’t many options for skiers and snowboarders in the Midwest. The ILSTU Snow Crew is here to fulfill the needs for those who want a piece of the fresh powder and amazing terrain parks that can’t always be found in Illinois or Wisconsin. An RSO at ISU since 2010, the Snow Crew is free for all students and is open to any skier or snowboarder, regardless of his/her level of experience. That means whether there is someone who normally sticks to a green catwalk or someone in for something more challenging like a double black diamond with moguls up to your waist, Snow Crew is meant
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ISU Snow Crew member and student Rachel Boyce on one of their winter trips last year. for both types of people. The group takes one large trip out west each year over winter break, and it tries to take smaller trips as well to surrounding areas in Wisconsin and Missouri based on the weather
conditions at the time. Wesley Garbutt is the president of the Snow Crew and has been for the past four years. “We have around 200 members or people who are interested in joining,” Garbutt said.
“We take beginners to experts, it doesn’t matter how good you are. We all have to start somewhere.” Garbutt also served as the president of the University of Iowa’s ski and snowboard club for eight years, and is a member of Bloomington-Normal Ski Club. He works with them directly to coordinate local trips and to bring down the cost for everyone. The trip out west this year will have members travel to Big Sky Resort in Montana for a base price of $485, which includes transportation. The sum also covers six days and five night’s accommodations, a four-day lift pass and discounts on equipment rental. Anyone who has traveled out west or to locations in Canada knows that skiing and snowboarding are not cheap, which is why anyone considering should take advantage of the great deal Snow Crew offers. Anyone interested in attending can find more details on this year’s trip on the Snow Crews Facebook page. Hitting the slopes with a fully accepting group of people in the winter is an opportunity that may not come around often.
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ISU helps students battling depression AMANDA TOCHALAUSKI News Reporter
National Depression Screening Day takes place on Thursday, and many college campuses will be offering in-person or online screening in participation. The screening tool will be anonymous and confidential. It was designed to help students sort through their thoughts and feelings to identify signs of mental disorder. Depression is prevalent in college campuses around the world, with 50 percent of college students admitting to feeling hopeless last year. “I think 50 percent of college students feel hopeless because they are thrown into a completely new world. Many are away from home
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Student Counseling Services has several options available for students to take advantage of. for the first time, which can make someone feel unstable,” junior mass
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said. “Not to mention hard classes, finding a new social group and trying to figure out where you fit.” Depression is a condition of general emotional withdrawal or dejection, which causes a person to feel hopeless, overwhelmed and irritable. Depression is a mental disorder that affects one out of every ten people. Of those impacted, 80 percent do not seek medical attention for their symptoms. This year’s screening campaign will try and focus on suicide awareness and prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 15-24. “The increase in suicide rates from 1999 to 2014 shows the need for the public to discuss mental
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Kickin’ it with Kresge Illinois State women’s soccer volunteer assistant Marisa Kresge’s journey has taken her to three different university campuses NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033
All alone in her office in Horton Field House, Illinois State soccer volunteer assistant coach Marisa Kresge puts together notes in preparation for the Redbirds’ upcoming opponent, Missouri State. Kresge has contributed to a bounce-back year for ISU. At 7-5-1, the Redbirds already have more wins than their six from 2015. From scouting opposing teams to working with the forwards on ISU’s squad, she has found a way to make her mark on the Redbirds’ resurgence. “It’s been great,” Kresge said. “It’s a bit different than what I had at Wisconsin and at Maryland. But I really like it. It is a really cool environment that has been created here and we have been doing well so far. Seeing [ISU] succeed is pretty awesome.” Kresge knew from an early age that soccer was her sport. But after a while, the realization came that her chances of making it as a professional player were slim. She had to come up with a backup plan. Eventually, she committed to play at the University of Maryland, less than an hour from her hometown of Severna Park, Md. At the time, ISU coach Eric Golz was serving as an assistant with the Terrapins. While he did not directly work with Kresge, he would quickly notice her presence when he joined the team in 2012 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “Any time you meet Marisa, she has a presence to her,” Golz said. “She has certainly a lot of personality, she’s loud, she’s out there and she’s not shy. So I think I have always loved her energy and loved her personality and loved her passion for the game.” It was also while at UM that Kresge caught on to the idea of coaching. She was given the chance to coach youth camps and her interest into the profession quickly caught on. Her plan had finally come into fruition. But while her connection with coaching grew, her interest at Maryland shrunk. After missing her first year due to injury, Kresge would only see limited playing time in 2012. She felt like she needed a fresh start somewhere else. “I wanted a different role within the team and I wasn’t exactly happy with my role at Maryland,” Kresge said.
Enter the Wisconsin Badgers and head coach Paula Wilkins. After developing an early connection with Wilkins, Kresge chose to transfer to Madison. While UW was a solid team, it had trouble getting over the hump and winning a Big Ten Conference championship. “My whole goal of playing college soccer was to be able to make an impact in some way at a program,” Kresge said. “So I looked into Wisconsin and I thought that was the place that I could do it.” In 2013, Kresge made an immediate impact on the club and finished the season fourth on the team in goals with three. But the Badgers would finish the season 10-7-2 and were defeated by Penn State 2-0 in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament. During the season, Kresge noticed a lack of accountability among her teammates. Marisa Believing it would be benKresge eficial to the club, she tried to implement a new culture into the locker room. But her up-front attitude didn’t go over so well at first. “When I first went into Wisconsin, I would listen, but if I didn’t agree with you, I was going to state my point again and expect you to understand,” Kresge said. “And as my role changed within the team, I learned that I had to listen to other people and understand where they were coming from because it wasn’t just about me and my opinion anymore.” UW went 19-3-2 in 2014 on route to a Big Ten tournament title and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA tournament. They finished as the winningest team in UW women’s soccer history. For her leadership
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on and off the field, Kresge would be named team captain her senior season. Kresge’s career at UW would end after the 2015 season with a Big Ten regular season championship. And while it was tough for Wilkins to see her leave, she thinks Kresge left her mark at the university. “She was one of the biggest reasons why our program was as successful as we were,” Wilkins said. “When she came here, we had some cultural issues and she helped by being on the front lines of getting it in the right and knowing what we wanted to do with our program.” When it came time to find her next step in her soccer career, Kresge came across ISU assistant coach Sarah Tompkins at a Na-
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THE VIDETTE | SPORTS | PAGE 11
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
Sink or swim for Barb Smith
MY VIEW JASON KLAER Sports Editor | @JasonKlaerISU
D Photo Courtesy of Dennis Banks Both Illinois State golf teams do not compete at any of the same tournaments throughout the course of the fall or spring seasons in 2016-17.
Tale of two cities
ISU men’s and women’s golf had different finishes in two locations this past week MICHAEL DIAZ Sports Reporter | @MikeyD313
Both Illinois State golf teams were in action out of state this past week. The Illinois State men’s golf team placed second overall during the two-day Firestone Invitational hosted by Akron, Ohio. The Redbirds led the 16 teams competing in this tournament for almost the entire last round shooting a 3-over-par 291. They finished 11-under-par 853 (284-278-291). Cincinnati was able to take first place just three strokes ahead of the Redbirds. The Bearcats shot a 14-under-par 850 (283-284-283). Coach Ray Kralis knew that with the work and motivation the team had been putting forward they were on the right track to pull off a second place finish. “I am so proud of the guys and their effort today. Great shots were hit by the top three teams coming down the stretch which made it very exciting and close all the way to the end. We gave ourselves an opportunity with a strong team effort throughout and can take a number of positives from this, and I’m quite confident the team is motivated to be back with an opportunity again,” Kralis said. Sophomore Zach Burry led the team to their second place finish. He placed tied for eighth individually and finished with a 4-under-par 216 (71-67-74). During the last round he concluded strong shooting five birdies for the day.
Burry knew that in this unique situation going into the final round with a chance to finish in first he had to perform for his team. “I think it’s a big positive because we gained a lot of experience from being in the mix during that third round. As for me, I started off really bad in the last round but I brought it back and was doing well, then had another bad hole. It’s still an exciting week because I was still in contention to win the tournament and that’s all I can ask for,” Burry said. Freshmen David Perkins and Sophomore Trent Wallace made key contributions to the team’s success this week as well. Perkins tied for twelfth place with three birdies shooting a 3-under-par 213 (70-71-72). Wallace finished the tournament with a 2-over-par 218 (74-72-72). The team will head to Notre Dame, Ind. next Sunday through Tuesday for the Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic. They will look to bring the momentum from this week to lead them to more success. On the women’s side, the team placed ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference Preview that concluded Tuesday just one stroke away from eighth. The Redbirds shot a 316 in the final round of the tournament with a three-round total of 928 (312-300-316). Murry State was the victor in this 14-team event shooting 871 (290-291-290). They were thirteen strokes ahead of the second place team.
Sophomore Caitlin Sims was the top performer for the Redbirds during the final round shooting a season-low-1-over-par 73 to finish with a 230 (78-79-73). She finished with the lowest score out of the other 17 individuals participating. Sims was not pleased with the outcome that the Redbirds had in this event “The team did not meet expectations for the tournament, only having one solid round which was Monday’s afternoon round,” Sims said. Junior Abby Luchtenburg had scored the lowest in team format in the final round for the Redbirds shooting a 5-over-par 77. She finished the tournament with a score of 236 (80-79-77). This was Illinois State’s third lowest score. Senior Renee Solberg finished the third round of the tournament shooting an 80 with four birdies. She completed the event shooting a 250 (86-84-80). Freshman Paige Seiser shot a 6-over-par 78 in the final round and finished the tournament with a 229 (79-72-78). Walsh finished shooting a 232 (76-75-81). ISU will have a few weeks to prepare for its next tournament which will provide some time to practice and regain their momentum as they strive to achieve success on the field. The Redbirds will look to rebound at the Palmetto Intercollegiate hosted by the College of Charleston starting Oct. 24.
Tennis heads home earlier than expected from Tulsa NICK DAMIANI Sports Reporter | @nGDamiani
Illinois State men’s tennis found themselves on their way back to campus earlier than hoped. This weekend the Redbirds were competing at the ITA-All American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. The field was stacked with some of the country’s top teams and players, proving to be too much for the Redbirds. The Redbirds struggles were evident since day one, when they came up empty handed in the win column. Top singles player Urh Domiter fell to a fellow Missouri Valley Conference foe in Drake’s Tom Hands. While last year’s strong duo of Dylan Steffens and Christoffer Greve struggled in their solo matches. Steffens fell to Texas A&M’s Frankie Colunga 7-6(5), 7-6(2), while Greve took Utah’s Joe Woolley three sets before falling 6-4 in the final set.
ISU coach Mark Klysner felt his team did not start the tournament fast enough. “We didn’t play up to our level and we had high expectations coming in,” Klysner said. “The competition was tough and we had a few matches that we just started to slow.” The Redbirds finally put themselves in the win column on day two. Both Steffens and Matias Chomali defeated their opponents in the pre-qualifying consolation round. Steffens took down Grey Hamilton of Ole Miss 6-2, 6-3. Hamilton was a former five star recruit before choosing the Rebels. Chomali beat Gustavo Almeida of South Dakota State 6-0, 6-1. The Freshman now has his third win of the young season and Klysner hopes he will continue progressing as the season moves along. “He’s done a pretty good job, we changed a few things in his game, so I wanted him to be patient and not worry too much about results but he
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The Redbirds competed at the ITA-All American Championships in Tulsa picked up a nice win.” The Redbirds stay at the ITA’s ended when Steffens and Greve lost their doubles qualifying match to San Diego State 6-4, 7-6. Despite the lack of wins Klysner still has plenty of confidence his team can be successful. “I think the guys had a feeling that they’re as good as any of the programs that were there. We can play
with anyone, we just have to play with a little more discipline and belief,” said Klysner. The Redbirds will look to rebound in two weeks when they head down to Kentucky for the Louisville Fall Invitational.
e s p i t e the carousel of players as well as the amount of injuries stricken to the roster over the past three seasons, Barb Smith made the most out of her time at Illinois State. From the outside, fans are restless when it comes to the Illinois State women’s basketball program. Between 20062013, the ’Birds posted seven 20-win seasons. Fans were delighted with the likes of Katie Broadway, Kristi Cirone and Jamie Russell. Although Broadway and Cirone were four-year players at ISU, Russell originally began her collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin. Former coach Stephanie Glance was at the right place at the right time when Russell decided to take her talents to Normal. Although Glance offered more of a sustainable roster at the time and possessed more coaching experience, Smith could have found herself in the same position. Whether it was trying something new or knowing what the future held, Glance spent only three seasons at the helm of the Redbirds. Did Glance leave because the lack of recruits which lay ahead? Different vibes have flowed through the program since then. From personal issues to injuries, players have been walking through a revolving door since Fall 2013. Taylor Stewart is the lone nonfreshman on the roster who has spent her entire career with ISU. Somehow the blame is put on Smith for nagging injuries, despite it being completely out of her control. Her staff has gone out of its way to garner as many out of state recruits as possible. Roughly eight players from out of Illinois have elected to play with Smith. One discrepancy I see with Illinois high school basketball is the who happen to be top in the state are usually tops in the country, which makes it a national race to try and scoop the talent up. Smith and company can only do so much in order to lure these players down to central Illinois. Maybe there are some events that happen behind closed doors, but I have been around this team since 2012 and can vouch for Smith as well as her coaching staff. A spurious variable may exist in the player-coach relationship the public may not understand or realize. Smith received backlash after receiving a raise in the midst of a two-win season in 2015. For some odd reason the team’s performance always comes back to the coach. Athletes at this level need to be held accountable for lack of performance. Nowadays coaches are an easy target when it comes to a team’s misfortunes. She has done everything she possibly can so far in her tenure. Although some may disagree, she cannot prevent injuries or make players stay at ISU.
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Will the ‘Birds protect the Nest? Following three-straight losses, No. 23 Redbirds return to Hancock for a homecoming matchup vs. No. 15 Youngstown State; Vidette Sports desk makes its predictions
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Illinois State 38, Youngstown State 35 Once again, the Illinois State defense will have their hands full as they go against Youngstown State, who lead the Missouri Valley Football Conference in total offense. But even though YSU also has the second best pass defense in the conference, I think we should expect ISU quarterback Jake Kolbe to make a statement with his performance due to a more simplified passing attack. ISU will probably go with an offensive shootout, but if they show up for all four quarters, I think they will end the losing streak and save their season.
Youngstown State 34, Illinois State 31
Nick Landi Sports Reporter
Jake Kolbe and the offense for the Redbirds will be able to move the ball for most of the game, but if turnovers occur like in recent weeks, the Penguins defense will capitalize. Kolbe needs to protect the ball and ISU’s offensive line needs to protect him.
Illinois State 42, Youngstown State 35 The Redbirds return home looking to snap a three game losing streak. Jake Kolbe will look to exploit a penguin defense that allows over 200 yards per game through the air. He will need his offensive line to display an improvement after Kolbe was sacked six times last week at North Dakota State. While the ISU defense may have their hands full with Youngstown running back Martin Ruiz who has found the end zone in each of the Penguins first four games. This one has the makings of a shootout at Hancock Stadium. Look for the redbirds running back platoon to open things up early for Kolbe to get it going through the air. With a loud homecoming crowd the redbird defense does just enough, forcing a couple turnovers. The redbirds hold off a late charge by the penguins and win.
Nick Damiani Sports Reporter
The homecoming crowd will play a factor in the game and allow the Redbirds to keep it close. But an early deficit will once again be too much to overcome for Illinois State as the ‘Birds have struggled to score in the first quarter of every game. YSU’s ground game will come out strong against an ISU team who has a trend of a starting sluggish. If ISU brings more guys in box to help stop the strong Penguin rushing attack, it will give 1 on 1 chances against a Redbird secondary that has been exposed in recent weeks.
Ryan Kelly Senior Sports Reporter Youngstown State 28, Illinois State 20 Youngstown State has been on a roll recently with a decent record and a win against South Dakota. The thing that has kept their team ahead recently has been their defensive line. Aside from their single loss to West Virginia, the opposing team’s scores have not exceeded twenty. While Illinois State’s defensive line is strong with the much-needed return of Matt McCown, ISU’s offensive line will not be able to keep up with Youngstown, they have not been able to control the trenches since Week 2 at Northwestern. The rut ISU has been in recently combined with the roll Youngstown is on results in another ISU loss.
Beth Geistlinger Sports Reporter
Youngstown State 34 Illinois State 20 This Saturday’s Homecoming game should be a close one between Illinois State (2-3) and Youngstown State (3-1). The Redbirds have admittedly started off with a rough season, much different than last year’s undefeated conference play until the end of the season. The Redbirds are on a three-game losing streak, and with the Penguins already having big wins this season, it looks like they might come out to even the overall record between ISU and YSU to 13-13. Although ISU has won the last four meetings against YSU, the Penguins are ranked No. 13 while the Redbirds are No. 23. ISU football’s dynamic seems off this season, and against the nationally ranked team, their chances of protecting their home field don’t look as bright as they have in seasons past.
Deb Bethel Sports Reporter
Game Preview Trying to save its season, ISU looks for a MVFC victory in the biggest home game of 2016 JASON KLAER | Sports Editor | @JasonKlaerISU
THREE KEYS TO WIN Stay Calm Even though it may feel so, the wheels have not fallen off, there is still a lot of football left to be played and several wins could be earned. Taking it quarter by quarter will be ISU’s best bet in walking away with a much-needed victory Saturday afternoon. Do not get fancy and take care of the ball.
Finish Out of the three losses, two have been sealed after a late-drive turnover committed by ISU. Fundamental, sound football needs to be executed over the course of four quarters for the Redbirds to snap this streak. Turnovers not only cost a team a possession, but the game. Kolbe needs to take care of the ball.
NUTS AND BOLTS
PLAYERS TO WATCH
SPACK’S COMMENTS
REDBIRDS Illinois State (2-3, 0-2 MVFC) has shown minimal effort the last three weeks, all of which ended in losses. Struggles have existed on both sides of the ball, especially defense. Either the Redbirds can get back to playing solid, consistent football as seen in the first two weeks or they may succumb to yet another MVFC opponent. ISU is in unknown territory since Brock Spack took over almost 10 years ago. With homecoming festivities swirling around the game, expect to see a fired up bunch. PENGUINS Youngstown State (3-1, 1-0 MVFC) is 0-1 on the road, however the loss came against West Virginia. In their three wins, the Penguins are averaging nearly 38 points-per-game and have not won by less than 10 points.
REDBIRDS Anthony Fowler is a tall, athletic receiver who is able to run efficient post routes as well as shoot straight down the sideline. Fowler has been quiet so far, reeling in 16 catches for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Surprisingly, his two scores are tied for the most on the team (Warrum). He needs to be targeted more than three times if ISU wants to win. PENGUINS Ricky Davis is a dual-threat quarterback who saw increased playing time from his sophomore campaign to this season. So far in 2016, Davis has compiled 657 passing yards while rushing for at least 62 yards in three out of the first four games. A conservative arm, Davis likes to involve the entire offense while also not shying away from using his feet to put together a scoring drive.
SPACK: “Their running backs and corners are excellent players. That is a real strength of their team as well. They are always a formattable offense. They are basically good everywhere but their running game offensively is their strength. Their quarterback being able to run is a plus and yes they are very good. We will have our hands full Saturday, they are a good, physical group. A lot of guys will get a chance to play for us this week.”
PREDICTION
Confidence Showing YSU its weaknesses will certainly be a disadvantage for the ’Birds. ISU has been unable to get off to hot starts and stay on track for the past three weeks. Now is the chance flocking back home with an electric crowd waiting back at the nest for the Redbids who have only dropped two games at home since 2013.
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE 31, Illinois State 19
Even though these teams share a common color scheme and conference, ISU and YSU have taken two completely different paths into this Week 5 matchup in the thick of MVFC play. The No. 15 Penguins
jumped up five spots from last week’s poll. Both squads possess solid offense production, however, show flaws as well. Jake Kolbe and Ricky Davis combined for three turnovers in their games. ISU is not
used to losing at home, but it is bound to happen as the Penguins waddle in with too much momentum and will steal the homecoming celebration and likely break into the top-10 next week.
THREE KEYS TO WIN Defensive Difference Maker Do not be fooled by this team’s innocent nickname. YSU defense has shown up in every game so far which has propelled the Penguins to a 3-1 start. Strong safety Jameel Smith has recorded 23 tackles (leads team) and has one interception. Smith is the Swiss Army Knife on the field and look for him to make an immediate impact Saturday.
Gridiron Gang
YSU ranks third in the MVFC in scoring offense (33.5 ppg) and shows no signs of slowing down. Davis and the rest of the offensive attack will attempt to score early and often on the road. In terms of total yardage, the Penguins are atop the conference, compiling 474 yards-per-game.
Momentum Look, it is not easy to win on the road in any sport, especially against the ISU football team. Penguins are 1-1 away from home thus far. YSU may be playing the spoilers on Saturday if it plays the same football shown through the first five weeks of the season. Build momentum early and let it carry the team through out the game.