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Gregg Brown graduated from ISU in 1988, and has been making silent statements on local campuses for over 15 years.

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October: the month of awareness October is often known as Breast Cancer Awareness month, but other causes are promoted at this time too Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Founded in 1985, it is an annual international health campaign organized by breast cancer charities with the goal of increasing awareness and raising funds for research. All month long, there are a variety of activities and events like walks and runs organized to show support for the cause. One activity includes the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. It is a three-day, 60-mile fundraising walk that occurs in cities all over the U.S. with the goal of raising money for breast cancer research. Many people wear pink and landmark buildings around the world light up in pink as well to show support.

October is also a time when people celebrate those with Down syndrome and their abilities and accomplishments.

Throughout the month, cities and towns all over the U.S. organize Buddy Walks in order to spread awareness and raise money for the cause. Urbana, Ill. will host the Champaign County Down syndrome Network’s 11th Annual Buddy Walk at noon Saturday.

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Throughout the month of October, people can help the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) to raise awareness about domestic violence by making a donation, wearing the color purple, changing social media profiles and cover photos to show support of the NNEDV and participating in the Week of Action Oct. 19 to Oct. 23. Each day brings a new task, including talking to a friend, joining NNEDV’s Twitter chat and calling on Congress for Common-Sense Gun Legislation.

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month According to a Prevention First press release, all throughout the month the “observance focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.” It also serves as a remembrance of those who lost their lives to alcohol and drugs.

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World leaders should put differences aside

Agreeing to disagree may help in countries being more tolerant towards each other and encourage peaceful future relationships

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he 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly took place Monday, Sept.

28 in a debate format. The major topic of the discussion was the Syrian Civil War and the chaos occurring within the country.

Syria’s Civil War is probably the worst civilized tragedy of our time. More than 11 million people are displaced and have fled the country. Over the past four years, more than 220,000 people have been killed, half which are believed to be civilians. Dictator Bashar al-Assad currently runs the Syrian government which continues to slaughter many people.

During the U.N. Debate, President Obama preceded the discussion as one of the first of many speakers. During his speech, he said, “I lead the strongest military that the world has ever known, and I will never hesitate to protect my country or our allies, unilaterally and by force, where necessary ... But I stand before you today believing

Russian President Vladimir in my core that we, the nations of Putin said, “We think it is an the world, cannot return to the enormous mistake to refuse to old ways of conflict and coercion. cooperate with the Syrian governWe cannot look backwards.”

He continued, “Leaders of large ment and its armed forces ... No one but President Assad’s forces nations, in particular, have an and Kurdish militia are seriously obligation to take these risks — fighting the Islamic State.” precisely because we are strong Russia has received support enough to protect our interests if, from Iran’s President Hassan and when, diplomacy fails.”

Rouhani, while France’s PresiDuring President Obama’s dent François Hollande is backspeech, he used many historic ing the U.S. examples to plead his case, refWith a lot of erencing Syria, different interest China and Iran. “Leaders of large nations, and strategies Obama also in particular, have an enacted, it is focused part obligation to take these hard to please of his address risks — precisely because everyone; every refuting the country involved tactics pursued we are strong enough to knows that the by the Russian protect our interests if and problems ocGovernment curring in Syria led by Vladimir when diplomacy fails.” are serious and Putin, whom need attention. does not want Barack Obama Unfortunately, to incorporate U.S. President everyone is a more peacepointing fingers at different ful strategy. Russia is part of the countries for why it occurred U.N. and has already aided Syria in the first place, and everyone with military support.

wants to take their own course of action, which is not congruent with the U.N. entirely. In this circumstance, why can’t we just put our differences aside?

Global leaders should be more willing to negotiate and be creative enough to maneuver different operations so that they obtain some type of similarities with all the different countries involved. Going back and forth and debating and disagreeing is not going to solve any problems in the long run.

If Obama and Putin can agree to disagree on how to proceed with the problems in Syria, maybe the war could end sooner, which is an outcome everyone would like to see.

With different personalities and strategies, ideas are going to clash and cause problems.

However, trying to be cooperative may prove the leader’s represented country to be more tolerant, essentially opening up the window for more positive relationships in the future.

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omecoming Week is always one of the best times of the year for Illinois State University students because it is filled with fun activities to show off your school spirit.

Homecoming Week consists of the annual Homecoming parade, carnival and football game.

These are all great opportunities for students to get involved on campus.

Another popular aspect of Homecoming Week is the annual Homecoming Royalty. While ISU’s Homecoming Royalty is very popular, the Black Student Union (BSU) decided to do its own spin on the event.

“The importance of The Black Student Union’s Homecoming court is to give recognition to the black community during Homecoming season,” BSU’s Vice President Traniece Washington said.

BSU holding its own Homecoming court is a great opportunity because it gives the black community a way to stand out and be seen.

Twenty percent of on-campus undergraduate students are minorities, and only about 8 percent of ISU’s population belong to the black community. Due to the low numbers, it can be difficult for us to get the opportunity to be represented on the university’s Homecoming court.

“By having the black Homecoming court, we will be allowing African American/black students to have more of a presence during the season itself,” Washington said.

Being a part of the black community, I really hope to see this idea go far in the future. It will bring more variety and individuality to the University and Homecoming Week itself. It is not meant to take away African American students from the University’s Homecoming or diminish their experience; it was designed with the hopes of enhancing the school spirit among minority students.

The voting for BSU’s Homecoming court was Monday, and students were able to nominate who they felt were best for the Homecoming positions. Positions include: Queen, King, Princess, Prince, Duchess, Duke, Countess and Count. I, along with other minority students, am very excited to see our population have their own recognition during Homecoming.

BSU still encourages minorities to participate in the University’s Homecoming Royalty.

Kamara Turner is a sophomore mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @kvmara.

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ISU prepares for active shooter scenario After the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, campuses nationwide are taking a closer look at their procedures and protocols for similar events NIKKI NIGGEMEYER News Reporter

After a shooting took place Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, campuses around the nation are taking a closer look at their procedures and protocols put in place for similar events.

Illinois State University currently maintains a weapon and firearms-free policy.

This includes all property on campus and reflects on preventative measures taken on campus.

But ISU has recently implemented many programs and procedures to prepare for any incident like having an active shooter on campus.

“Prevention is the most important step.”

Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety and University Emergency Manager Eric Hodges said.

Students have access to various preventative measures on campus. For example, the Environmental Health and Safety Department offers various training classes.

Different training can be found on its website and also through the Redbird Care Team (RCT).

The RCT is a group on campus that focuses on behavioral concerns of students on campus. The program is formerly known as Student Behavior Intervention Team and is made up of various groups on campus, such as Student Counseling Services and campus housing.

“The group meets once a week and tries to identify students that may begin to demonstrate unhealthy or dangerous behaviors,” Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students and Chair of the RCT, Art Munin said.

“I think the best way to prevent [school shootings] is early intervention of students that may be struggling,” Munin said.

Although prevention is crucial in regards to dangerous scenarios on campus, so are the protocols in place.

ISU has a very specific protocol for active shooters and offers the ISU Emergency Alert system.

This system simultaneously sends out messages to students and staff across campus through class phones, Facebook, emails, lecture hall computers and is sent to students’ and faculties’ personal phones, if registered.

The system automatically sends out alerts all over campus automatically. However, registering ensures students get the message as quickly as possible and students and faculty receive alerts wherever they are.

“I encourage everyone to go online to our website and take a look at the protocol and register for ISU Emergency Alerts to get sent to their phone,” Hodges said.

In addition to colleges and universities taking preventative measures, some politicians are urging for stronger gun laws. Gun laws have been under growing scrutiny in recent years. Due to incidents such as school shootings, lawmakers are urged to take a

National Coming Out Day to promote LGBTQ identity

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ISU has implemented procedures to prepare for situations such as having an active shooter on campus. closer look at gun laws and what can be done.

In recent years, lawmakers have required states to create conceal and carry laws. For example, in Illinois residents are allowed to carry a handgun after going through a number of precautionary steps and after receiving a FOID card. However, carrying

Nikki Niggemeyer is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at Vidette_nniggem@ilstu.edu.

Nikki Niggemeyer is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at Vidette_ nniggem@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @165_Niggemeyer.

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This year marks the 27th annual National Coming Out Day. The national tradition will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 11 and is a day set aside to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) community.

“National Coming Out day is a chance for those who have yet to show their full identity to the public to selfidentify,” Lucas Stiegman, sophomore arts technology major and member of Pride, said.

For members of the LGBTQ community, National Coming Out Day is an important opportunity for the community to embrace people as they truly are, but more importantly it gives people a day set aside to share who they truly are with their loved ones.

“It stands to remind society that everyone in the LGBTQ community deserves to be celebrated and treated equally as every other member of society,” Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies Erin Durban-Albrecht said.

For those looking to get involved in the LGBTQ community, there are many options available on campus. Students can get involved in various ways, including student organizations such as Pride, and also by participating in Safe Zones.

Safe Zones are places around campus that support making members of the LGBTQ community feel safe.

These Safe Zones are identified by the display of a rainbow triangle emblem. This emblem represents more than just a place to feel safe, but also a place of acceptance.

There are a number of groups sponsoring events on campus during the month of October. These events will be promoting and educating people about the LGBTQ community.

“The hardest part for some people in the coming out process is accepting yourself,” Stiegman said.

The events hosted this month will encourage students to join the movement toward a more accepting future.

Durban-Albrecht is in charge of hosting the event Queer Talks on campus.

Durban-Albrecht said these talks are important in promoting change and social justice. However, he also said that these speakers offer people the chance to know the LGBTQ history and their activist ancestors.

The Pride group will also be hosting bi-weekly meetings this month and anyone is encouraged to join. Pride will also be hosting a number of events throughout the month of October, such as the Color Me Queer campaign.

“Pride is holding a number of events throughout October to help members better understand and learn how to celebrate the Queer identity,” Stiegman said.

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Tackling the tax increase Blo-No will be increasing its sales tax by 1 percent next year, and here is what you need to know about the long and confusing process How much of an increase can you expect?

Both Bloomington and Normal will be increasing their sales tax from 7.75 to 8.75 percent next year.

Bloomington passed the tax increase on Sept. 21 after Normal passed the same increase on Sept. 8.

“For the monetary amount for the public it will go to 8.75 percent,” Steve Rasmussen, assistant city manager of Bloomington, said. “So when you buy something instead of being 7 and three-quarters cent per dollar it’s 8 and three-quarters cent. I don’t think you’d hardly notice that, one penny more on the dollar.

For the city though, the estimates are for the whole year it’ll be about 9 and half million dollar increase.”

Why is the sales tax being increased now?

ing the city’s deficit.

Normal’s remaining 75 percent has not been officially allocated.

“What we recommended is that as we start the budgeting process,” Reece said. “We continue to plan for allocating some of those proceeds towards economic development issues and public transit issues and then the balance would be budgeted for infrastructure improvements such as streets and parks.”

Why are the two towns increasing their sales tax together?

The “twin cities” have followed each other’s positions on tax increases in the past, the most recent being a motor fuel tax increase in July. This is done to keep prices between the cities fairly even.

“The two cities try to keep the sales tax the same in the two cities so that the cities are not inadvertently sending customers and purchasers and retail customers across the city limits to get one percent cheaper in the next city,” Rasmussen said.

Both towns saw a need to improve areas in the county such as mental health needs.

The increase will also serve the cities’ individual needs.

“Well, the town of Normal undergoes a strategic planning process every year and identified mental health needs, transit, economic development, and soccer back Photo Illustration by Vince Pinto / Photo Editor in May and June,” Pamela Reece, deputy Bloomington and Normal are increasing the sales tax city manager of Normal, by 1 percent. said.

Where is the additional tax going?

Both cities are deciding to spend 25 percent of the tax increase on mental health. From there the two cities have their own ways of spending the money.

“Mental health is a county issue and they’ll both contribute to the county for that,” Rasmussen said.

Bloomington will be spending an additional 25 percent on street resurfacing, which includes not only general upkeep of the streets but the sewers as well.

The remaining 50 percent will be going toward balanc-

Where in the process are the two cities?

The process of increasing the sales tax is a slow one, but currently Bloomington is prioritizing what the council wants to take on in regards to balancing the budget while Normal is just beginning to lay out where it plans to budget as well.

The sales tax is expected to take effect on Jan. 1 and the towns are generally expected to have control of the funds by the next quarter.

“In the state of Illinois there is a three month lag for when people are paying at purchase and the time municipalities receive those dollars through the state,” Reece said. “We don’t expect to see any revenue until April.”

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Normal to get ‘sticky’ SUSANNA DOEHLER News Reporter

From cotton candy, to sex, to babies, “everything that is good in life is sticky,” Connie Chojnacki Blick, “Sticky in the Sticks” Co-Producer said.

“Sticky in the Sticks,” known as “Sticky” for short, is an in-bar play with its season premiere on Oct. 16 at Firehouse Pizza and Pub in Uptown Normal.

Short-length bar plays have been performed throughout the Twin Cities before, but none have been done quite like this. The night begins and ends with a musical guest as well as five to six 10-minute plays performed throughout the evening. “‘Sticky’ is pop-up theater, shortattention-span theater,” Blick said.

“It’s a way to bring people who maybe never experienced theater to come and see it in a different way and hopefully fall in love with it.”

“Sticky” Co-Producer J. Michael Grey brought the idea for the play to Normal after his involvement in the original production in New York City where it started in 2000.

“The first time I saw ‘Sticky,’ it had this quality to it that it’s not press-powdered and perfumed to perfection and there was no pressure,” Grey said. “I said ‘Oh I can do that.’”

The play performances are not the same as those found on a theater stage. They are crude performances by amateur and some first-time actors that bring a sense of realness to the performance.

“We have lowered the bar just enough for people to realize that they can do this,” Grey said jokingly.

“Sometimes with the most unexperienced people is where you find the greatest moments because it’s so real,” Blick said.

Reality seems to be an inspiration for “Sticky.” With plays about breakups and bar bets, first kisses and job losses, seeing the show is like being a fly on the wall in someone else’s life.

“I wish I knew something like this existed when I was an acting major at ISU,” Blick said. “Since when you get out of school, this is what you do, community theater.”

“Theater is therapeutic,” Grey said. “I hope students get something out of it and give something in return.”

“Sticky” is performed one Friday a month. Seating starts at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. The upcoming performances are Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.

The performance this month will welcome back Derek Downey as the musical guest.

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Silent protestor seeks to engage students REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter

On campus, we are used to seeing preachers yelling to students on the Quad, religious activists standing outside of Watterson with megaphones and being approached by different organizations asking us to sign petitions.

While it is easy to walk past those with forceful methods of propaganda, the silent protestors tend to hold more power.

One of the most recognizable protestors on the Quad, Gregg Brown, is always calm and content with his peaceful protest and picket signs suggesting to legalize marijuana.

But who is this quiet man that has a lot to say?

Brown, an Illinois State University alumnus from the class of ’88, has been actively making silent statements on campuses around the area for over 15 years, hoping to help inspire and inform the current students that he sees on campus.

“If the world is going to change, it needs to come from the young people,” Brown said.

Brown believes that reaching out to a younger generation will be more beneficial than trying to change the minds of those he grew up with.

Brown uses a silent campaign to spread his message, and he feels it is more effective than trying to force people to listen. He generally has nothing but positive experiences

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Gregg Brown, ISU alumus of the class of ’88, continues to get the attention of students with his silent protests on the Quad. from the students and faculty he has encountered. Rather than forcing those who see him to listen, he brings a more

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welcoming approach to informing students about his beliefs and only talks to those who approach him first to hear what he has to say.

“I rarely get any kind of opposition, mostly just wonderful conversations; just good, honest conversations. There are some wonderful human beings in your age group,” Brown said.

Brown, who is often seen around campus holding a sign about legalizing marijuana for cancer treatment, is interested and well informed in many other subjects. Politics, medical treatment, education and the media are just a few of the topics on his agenda.

“It’s a beautiful world, and I want it to go on. I’d love to see humanity wake up, but I would have loved to see it happen before Fukushima,” Brown said, referencing one of the many topics he is passionate about.

Brown is a firm believer in passing along the information he has collected over the years to students that he knows have the power to make a difference, which is why he is so adamant about what he does.

“What would I be without the books I’ve read, the music I’ve listened to, the teachers I’ve learned from?” Brown asked.

Don’t be afraid to stop and say hey to Gregg Brown next time you see him on campus. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up with a new perspective on something in the world.

Foster youth continues to fight to save scholarships further it along,” Schaefer said.

The cause for the scholarship funds hits close to home for Schaefer because she was in the foster system from the time she was 2 years old until she was The phrase, “behind every face is a story” is someadopted when she was 13. thing that rings true for many students.

“For me, the scholarship has given me the opporIn order to get here, every single one of us has faced tunity to take advantage of all the organizations that challenges and obstacles, but we all have the similar Illinois State has to offer,” Schaefer said. goal of graduating college and starting a career.

These scholarships have given her the opportunity For students, there is always a strong system of supto do things that she could not have done, had she port for us to lean on, and the School of Social Work is been working her way through school. Schaefer has supporting foster youth in their transition into college. more room and flexibility in her schedule to particiAccording to an article from STATESide, there are pate in activities, such as being an RA and dancing specific scholarship opportunities that are designed with Illinois State Dance Theatre. to offer support for students who have been in foster College has always been a goal for Schaefer, and the care, but the state is considering budget cuts that challenges she faced to get here are similar to the ones would affect many of these that we all face, with the biggest college students. one being financial.

Lauretta Schaefer, a ju“Being independent is tricky nior dance education major, when you’re trying to navigate is a part of the research good loans, how to pick a phone team that wants to fight to plan and how to be successkeep the funds for scholarful with the funds you have,” ships.

Schaefer said.

“It shows how useful the Schaefer got the push from funds end up being to the her foster parent, who encourstudents and how funding aged her to do well in middle the education is a way to and high school. improve the community as She hopes that this research a whole,” Schaefer said. will help reach out to foster The research team conJessi Dwyer / Staff Photographer youth. sists of Schaefer, senior poli- Scholarships are becoming very competitive and “I’m not interested in the tics and government major difficult for students, especially those who need statistics, but rather how we can Marquise Brown, Associate it most. better pursuit of higher educaProfessor Doris Houston tion and listen to their experiand Assistant Professor Christopher Gjesfjeld from the ence and allow former youth to feel that their voice School of Social Work. is heard and we’re listening and then taking to be of “We all plan to meet and discuss a plan of action to use,” Schaefer said.

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Treasurer and senior news journalism major Brent Bader, Vice President senior public relations major Jenna Donovan and senior interpersonal communication major Joseph Oliver plan events for Lambda Pi Eta. REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter Communication students: are you interested in an RSO that encourages good grades and success?

If so, look no further than Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society.

This organization, open to students in the School of Communication with a high GPA, seeks to help members understand the importance of communication in the world and strive to develop communication skills through knowledge and practice, according to its website.

“Lambda Pi Eta members are expected to show leadership in the School of Communication and show a passion for academics,” President Alexandria Jenkins, senior public relations major, said.

The group meets once a week to work on excelling in the communications program. Along with the weekly meetings, Lambda Pi Eta provides its members with the chance to have professional experiences with students, network with staff and alumni from the School of Communication, attend workshops and listen in on guest speakers.

This organization also gives its active members a great experience, as well as something to add to a résumé while expanding members’ network

circles at Illinois State University.

“Students in Lambda Pi Eta are there to succeed in the communication industry and from personal experience,” Jenkins said.

“Lambda Pi Eta has boosted my résumé by adding leadership, hands on experience and professional development to my résumé. I was able to land an internship out of state at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Our members have had internships at ISU Hockey and the School of Communication Promotions and Development team.”

Those in the School of Communication still unsure of what they should do once they are done at ISU are encouraged to attend an informational meeting 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in Fell Hall hosted

by Lambda Pi Eta. This event will have guest speakers, information about grad school and will be a chance to get answers for any questions students may have.

Lambda Pi Eta is currently looking for new members.

Interested students must be at a junior status at ISU, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 for all courses and 3.25 in their communication major or minor, have completed 12 semester credit hours in their major or minor, be enrolled as a full-time student and show commitment to the study of communication.

Manhattan Film Festival enlightens Normal audience

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MARIDSA CHOUTE Features Reporter This past weekend the Normal Theater held the Manhattan Short Film Festival. With 14 different short films from all over the world, the audience watched the films (each less than 20 minutes), and were encouraged afterward to vote for the winner.

It started out with a powerful story of a Muslim woman trying to report her abusive husband to the Finnish police. The woman only speaks Finnish, so her story has to be translated by an interpreter who twists the story. The woman is then denied protection.

Each story had its own ways of captivating the audience–even a hilarious story about two young girls

in France learning about the birds and bees. It was a lighthearted way to get through the festival with the later heavy content.

The Manhattan Short Film Festival opened my eyes to different cultures through these movies. It showed me how many countries take on cinematography.

One of the more intricately done films was from Chile, called “Bear Story.” It was the only film in the bunch that was animated. “Bear Story” reminded me of movies like “Finding Nemo” and “A Bug’s Life” because of how it humanized stories about animals that we usually don’t think about. The bear was taken away from his wife and son, and was forced to be a part of the circus. see REVIEW page 8

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Senior leaders to represent ISU at Top Legacy Out Loud conference GIANNA ANNUNZIO Features Reporter Hoping to change the role of females in the workplace, newly founded Legacy Out Loud aims to connect women of Illinois State University with females in the professional world.

Doan Winkel, an entrepreneur assistant professor at ISU, is the co-founder behind Legacy Out Loud, a mentor program aimed to change the way the system functions and how women view their position in the workplace.

After finding women within the business role are generally a minority, Winkel hopes to adjust these roles.

Anna Bygrave, a senior marketing major and member of Legacy Out Loud, says it is uncommon to see CEOs and leaders in business roles that are female.

“There’s kind of a disconnect between people going into the work world saying ‘Well, this is what I want to do,’” she said.

“Doan’s theory is more ‘What impact can I leave?’ and ‘What is my legacy essentially going to be?’”

Bygrave and peer Maureen Christensen, a senior marketing and journalism major, were invited to New York for a conference to meet with mentors from Legacy Out Loud. As of now, Winkel has 12 seniors from all over the country in attendance.

“Each senior is going to get five mentors that are women professionals in the business world,” Bygrave said.

“So whether they’re entrepreneurs or own their own business or they’ve held leadership, Doan wants us to be able to meet with them, bounce ideas and essentially get more guidance

Jenna Kadziulus / Staff Photographer

Anna Bygrave, pictured above, along with peer Maureen Christensen will represent the women of ISU.

into what impact can we make in the world.”

Ideally, the mentor’s career will match up with the student’s professional endeavors, allowing the ability to provide guidance and insight into the profession of the student’s choice.

“At the conference, there will be women entrepreneurs of the year, workshops—it’s supposed to be a big networking thing,” Bygrave said.

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“Bear Story” showed his way of getting out of the horrible conditions and returning to his family. It had a way of tugging your heart.

Another film that captured not only me, but the entire audience was called “Shok,” and it takes place in Kotsovo and is based on a true story. It showed the story of two young boys who are best friends living in terrible conditions as their country is in the middle of a war.

For me, it was scary to see the conditions that people are forced to deal with. Once the film finished, the silence was deafening.

I, along with various members, were shocked and almost moved to tears. Each film was so different from typical American movies that it was refreshing to see what other countries are capable of making.

And of course, there had to be a winner in the festival. It was an adorable story that originated in Germany about an elderly man who

Christensen believes the conference will be an opportunity to be a part of the individuals who have put their professional ideas into full force.

“They have either seen success from it, or they’ve seen failure and they want to share their failures with everyone else,” Christensen said.

“It’s women helping women.”

What Christensen wants to gain from the conference, overall, is advice on how to cope with real-life situations women face within the workplace today.

“There’s always a stigma associated with women in the workplace and trying to raise a family at the same time. I want to have kids in the future, and I want to know how I can be successful as a mom and successful in the workplace too,” Christensen said.

“I want to also move up. I don’t want to become just stagnant in the field. I just want to know what are the best ways I can go about life.”

Overall, both ISU women are eager to take part in the November conference in New York.

“I think New York will be really eye-opening,” Bygrave said. “And I think once we actually get assigned our mentors, which are the ones who donated to us, it will be more beneficial to our career than our education.”

Christensen believes Legacy Out Loud’s more guidance-focused goals are beneficial to the group members as well.

“I think at the end of the day that’s almost better because it makes you feel fulfilled in your job,” Christensen said.

“Sometimes it’s not moving from one thing to the next, maybe it’s you do the best job you can where you are and have the best attitude where you are. That should be equally satisfying.”

stares out of his window every day and then is wowed by a woman who lives across the street. She likes the attention, but won’t give in, until one day she notices that he does not stare out the window anymore.

Later she finds out that he became ill, so she decides to help him, and in the end sets up mirrors so that the man can still look outside.

I am glad that a movie event such as this was brought to the Normal Theatre because it gave me the opportunity to experience films from all around the world. For the duration of time that it was going on, I could forget about the differences and see amazing stories.

Marisda Choute is a junior journalism major and a features reporter for The Vidette. She can be reached at Vidette_mrchout@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @MaridsaWrites.

Things to do this weekend Young alumni progressive dinner The Central Illinois Young Alumni Network hosts its Uptown Normal Progressive Dinner at 5 p.m.

Saturday, with happy hour and cheeseballs at Pub II, then it will move on to Firehouse for pizza, and then Insomnia Cookies. It will end the night with after-dinner drinks at Maggie Miley’s.

Music For All There will be a concert for those with disabilities Saturday at the Center for Performing Arts. A petting zoo opens at 11 a.m. followed by the concert at 11:30 a.m.

ISU Planetarium presents Aurora The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present “Aurora,” running weekends through November 14. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m.

Saturdays. The aurora borealis and northern lights travel to Earth’s north to explore the myths and science surrounding this in “Aurora.”

Volleyball: Illinois State at Bradley The game will start 5 p.m. Friday in Peoria. Cheer on the Redbirds against our rivals. Visit GoRedbirds. com for more information.

David Cassidy at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts At 7:30 p.m. Friday, David Cassidy, a cast member of the well-known TV show The Partidge Family, will be performing a solo singing act. Tickets start at $30 for the general public and can be bought at the door. Check out www.

Visitbn.org for more information.

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Comedians to take stage at the Normal Theater C

EMA SASIC Senior Reporter

omedians Jeremy Nunes and Brett Walkow will bring entertainment and humor to the Normal Theater 7 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general admission and are available on the Normal Theater website.

Opener Nunes’ routine will feature a wide variety of acts, including relationship stories, politics and songs on guitar. His shows are recognized for their “front porch” comedy style, which includes observations, unique storytelling and improvisation.

One dating joke Nunes has planned for Sunday explains a failed relationship.

“My old girlfriend broke up with me because I wouldn’t break the law for her,” Nunes said. “She’s 4-foot-8, and I made her ride in a car seat.”

Nunes became immersed in the world of comedy during his time at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. After college, he moved to Chicago, where he auditioned and began performing with The Second City and iO Theater, formerly known as the ImprovOlympic.

After a few years, he began working outside of Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Later on, he began touring around the country. He currently resides in his rural hometown of Dawson, Ill., where he is the Mayor. A lot of his material consists of stories from his political position.

Headliner Walkow’s routine will focus on the “ridiculous roller coaster” that is his life, including topics like dating and sex.

Walkow has immersed himself in comedy ever since he was a child.

“To this day I can’t figure out how this happened, but my mom used to put me to sleep to Disney records of Peter Pan and stories like that, but then in the third grade I somehow started listening to tapes of Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Bob and Doug Mckenzie and Cheech and Chong,” Walkow said. “But it really all started when my parents, both working jobs, would have to pick me up late on the playground after school in fourth grade. It would be five friends and me sitting there, cold, waiting for our moms and dads, and I found myself starting to tell jokes.”

Walkow has been touring the U.S. for over 15 years. According to his website, his credits include 10 years in Las Vegas at the Harrahs Casino and MGM, Just For Laughs Montreal Festival, his own celebrity talk show and appearances on television channels Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, FOX and CBS. He has also visited colleges and clubs around the country.

In addition to his comedy career, Walkow has a DJ career where he is known as DJ Brett.

Nunes explained that comedy shows are important to attend because of the benefits they bring.

“Comedy is different than just about everything,” Nunes said. “It allows you to escape whatever is going on in your world. You get the chance to have some time to enjoy something, laugh and forget about the troubles you have going on.”

For more information on Nunes and Walkow, visit their websites at www.JeremyNunes.com and www.

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NEWS IN BRIEF National Depression Screening Day today Today is National Depression Screening Day and Illinois State University is offering free and anonymous online mental health screenings for students and staff at screening.mentalhealthscreening. org.

The website allows participants to select one of many statements to reflect how they have been feeling.

The statements deal with issues such as alcohol use disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, eating disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.

After establishing an issue, the screening then asks the participant a number of questions relating to that disorder which results in a final assessment telling the user whether they show signs of suffering from the disorder and then gives referral information to encourage a followup check with Student Counseling

Services by calling its number at (309) 438-3655.

The screening is available for many colleges and universities across the country as part of the Screening for Mental Health, Inc. The company focuses on informing the public about mental health and linking those in need with treatment options. The organization created National Depression Screening Day 25 years ago and has since been providing free anonymous screens both online and in-person to thousands a year.

In honor of the event’s 25th anniversary, it has created a “25 Days of Wellness Challenge” program that involves activities every day designed to help improve mental health or fight the stigmas currently in society. This list includes activities such as going for a walk outside, helping others, informing others about mental health and more.

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Historically black colleges get White House attention (TNS) Shaw University senior Bryann Guyton spent the first half of her week in the nation’s capital as an “all-star,” but it had nothing to do with sports.

Guyton, a business administration major and student-athlete at the historically black school in Raleigh, N.C., instead was among the 83 White House-selected student leaders and scholars involved in an Obama administration initiative to promote and advance historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs).

The conference, “HBCUs: Innovators for Future Success,” also brought together university presidents, various government officials and corporate leaders to develop opportunities for collaborations, primarily on the STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “[HBCUs] are the backbone of the nation,” Sedika Franklin, with the White House Initiative on HBCUs, said.

“We educate so many young minds and we are looking to them as the future inventors and entrepreneurs.”

The conference shares the administration’s goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020 and to lead the field in the STEM subjects, Franklin said.

Guyton was one of 12 “all-stars” student ambassadors chosen to promote the program from North Carolina, who joined others from around the country for the three-day event that began Sunday. They will serve for the school year.

“It’s definitely fun,” Guyton said Tuesday.

“There’s a lot of personalities.”

Guyton said that she enjoyed hearing speakers like Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and

dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine, the first African-American woman to lead a medical school, and actor Lamman Rucker.

Shaw University President Tashni-Ann Dubroy said the conference was a valuable opportunity for Guyton, but also for their “little old school in the South,” which she said can sometimes feel forgotten.

“I want to ensure that I’m opening opportunities for our students to work in D.C., to be employed in government and to bring an additional revenue stream to the University,” Dubroy said.

The conference came at a critical time for HBCUs, Dubroy said, as falling revenue and declining enrollments have triggered questions about its continued relevance. After a federal change in loan criteria in 2011, HBCU enrollment dropped by 14 percent, according to the Post-Secondary National Policy Institutes report on historically black colleges and universities.

Dubroy said Shaw faces the same challenges, as well as low attrition rates and little access to capital.

Graduation rates at HBCUs are around 30 percent, though they are 22 percent higher when compared to the national average for African-Americans, according to the Post-Secondary National Policy Institute.

But Dubroy insisted that schools like Shaw continue to serve a valuable purpose.

“We provide a very nurturing space where classroom sizes are generally smaller, where students can see role models that look like them, where they can have a dream and the audacity to achieve it,” Dubroy said.

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UC-Berkeley being mentioned as a top team? Head coach Cuonzo Martin went above and beyond recruiting his 2015 class. Martin landed two NBA prospects in Ivan Rabb and Jaylen Brown. The Bears are loaded with backcourt talent and many have said Martin will likely go with a small lineup throughout the season, with Brown and Rabb playing the four and five respectively. The Bears will challenge Arizona for the PAC-12 title.

If Rabb and Brown have success, don’t be surprised when more top-tier recruits begin coming to Berkeley to play for Martin.

After Maryland, the Big Ten has a large group of good-not-great teams. Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin are all solid teams.

The Hoosiers return almost everyone on their roster. Yogi Ferrell, another player who seems to be a 7th year senior, is back and ready to lead his Hoosiers through an incredibly deep conference. James Blackmon Jr., an outstanding talent, is back and ready to explode.

Forward Troy Williams, a freak

Today’s Birthday (10/08/15). Make big plans this year. Introspection, review and organization pay in spades. Focus on love and beauty. Creative projects triumph through persistence. It’s all for home and family.

Aries (March 21-April 19)—There’s interesting creative work coming in over the next month, with Venus (and the Moon) entering Virgo. Aim for mastery and artistry. Today and tomorrow get especially busy. Keep your cool for a profitable discovery.

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athlete and former ISU graduate transfer sharpshooter, and Nick Zeisloft round out the notable returners for Indiana. Four-star center Thomas Bryant will be key for Indiana, a primarily perimeterbased team over recent years. We’ll see if these Hoosiers will be able to handle the rigors of Big Ten conference play once January arrives.

In this era of college basketball, it is no secret to anyone that freshmen dominate the game. This season looks to have as much, if not more, dominance from the “Diaper Dandies,” as Hall of Famer Dick Vitale would call them. The 2015 recruiting class was excellent. The class is very deep, producing a multitude of talent at all five positions, including many versatile players able to play multiple positions.

The nation’s top player, Ben Simmons, is the top player for a reason.

An incredibly versatile player, the 6’10” LSU commit has tremendous athleticism and a feel for the game.

A do-it-all player, Simmons possesses great length to be phenomenal defensively and has great ball and passing skills to dominate the game. Simmons has a knack for scoring from the post to a midrange jumper. The likely top pick in

next year’s NBA draft will continue to fill out his 6’10” frame and look to challenge Kentucky in the SEC. The Wildcats will once again have some of the nation’s top freshmen. John Calipari’s squad lost a boatload of talent from last year’s historic team, but Cal is used to it. Calipari brought in another top recruiting class to Lexington, and it will show throughout the season.

Most notably, the highly questionable Skal Labissiere is fascinating (Google “Skal Labissiere” if you want to know why he is highly questionable). Aside from Skal’s “situation,” on the court he is terrific. Skal is very solid all-around, but the upside he displays is what separates him from everyone else.

He has an uncanny ability to block and alter shots defensively, utilizing his lengthy frame. If Skal can build strength to his frame, he will be a terrific player for a long time.

Jaylen Brown, part of the exciting Cal team, has the ideal combination of size, athleticism and strength. An improving shooter, Brown is an incredible finisher at the rim and a human highlight reel on the fast break. Brown is very versatile defensively, as he has the perfect combination of quickness

and strength to allow him to matchup with anyone from the point to the four. Ivan Rabb is no slouch either. Rabb is extremely athletic and uses his length and athleticism to be a force defensively. Rabb has a developing post game and has all the tools to dominate both ends of the floor. Coach Cuonzo Martin may only have these two players for a single year at Cal, but they can be a program-changer.

Kansas freshman Cheick Diallo is a raw prospect skillset-wise. But Diallo poses one of the best motors in college basketball. Diallo will need to improve his face up game and post play to be more versatile on the offensive end. Regardless, coach Bill Self has a fantastic piece to center his Jayhawks around this season.

Brandon Ingram of Duke will be a primary scorer for the Blue Devils this season. The extra long and wiry frame Ingram has allows him to utilize his smooth jumper over smaller defenders. Ingram’s length gives him a terrific ability to defend. Ingram has a top-tier skillset and has potential through the roof.

Daouda “David” Ndiaye and Roland Griffin are two intriguing freshmen for ISU. Ndiaye is an

extremely lengthy man with shot blocking ability. The 6’11” Ndiaye will have to bulk up and develop more offensive skills before being a consistent threat in the Valley.

Roland Griffin also has a long and lengthy body. At 6’7”, Griffin has some shot-making ability. Griffin has great athleticism, allowing him to be a good rebounder and defender. Griffin has above average ball handling, but possesses good vision and can find the open man on the break. Griffin, like Ndiaye, needs to fill out his body to be a consistent threat in Valley play. For now, Griffin will likely be a sub for Akoon-Purcell.

There are so many talented freshmen year in and year out, but the 2015 class is extraordinary.

I know Dick Vitale can’t wait to watch all the “PTP-ers” (Prime Time Players) once the season comes around. It’s going to be a fun year sorting out all the fantastic programs and watching the jawdropping freshmen on the court.

It will also be interesting to see if ISU can take down the Shockers and capture the Valley crown. Is it November yet?

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Gemini (May 21-June 20)—Make home your love nest, especially today and tomorrow. For four weeks, with Venus in Virgo, focus on family. Household beautification and improvement projects provide vital foundational support. Make sure the numbers balance.

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Game Preview

Following a conference-opening win over Northern Iowa, ISU hits the road to take on No. 7 Youngstown State Saturday night ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor

THREE KEYS TO WIN Next man up Remember in “Space Jam” when everybody on the Looney Tunes is injured on the bench during the fourth quarter? That’s kind of what ISU’s sideline feels like these days with multiple Redbirds nursing injuries. All of the backups will have to perform on Saturday if the ’Birds expect to snag a fourth-straight victory.

Keep Kolbe comfortable In his first career start, redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Kolbe did a solid job after being thrown into the fire. He finished 11-of16 with only 80 yards and one interception, but he was able to lead the offense on a windy, overcast day. Still, Kolbe did not look comfortable in the pocket, holding onto the ball a little too long on occasion instead of checking down or rolling out and throwing the ball away.

NUTS AND BOLTS REDBIRDS Illinois State (3-1) is coming off three straight wins, including a 21-13 win over top-10 MVFC foe No. 6 Northern Iowa last Saturday. The ’Birds might be banged up, but so far it has not come back to bite them on the scoreboard.

PANTHERS Youngstown State (3-1) brings back a lot of the same names from last season that saw them miss the playoffs after tumbling to an 0-3 finish. Early on this year, it’s clear the Penguins are making its mission to get back to the playoffs under new head coach Bo Pelini. Pelini spent the last seven years guiding Nebraska to a 67-27 record in which they won either nine or 10 games in each season.

SPACK’S COMMENTS

REDBIRDS Jake Kolbe is an extremely talented redshirt freshman quarterback who has a bright future.

Starting QB Tre Roberson is dayto-day with a thumb injury and will either not play or be limited throughout the game. Kolbe has a strong arm and plenty of potential, but will need to show the poised pocket presence he flashed against Iowa earlier in the year.

“We train our players for [injuries]. Adversity strikes and every man has to be ready and prepare like you’re going to play. You’re always one injury away from going in, that’s football. You can’t pout or make excuses, you have to keep grinding away.”

PANTHERS Derek Rivers is the leader on defense for the Penguins. The 2014 All-Conference First Teamer has already racked up 7.5 tackles-for-loss (No. 3 in MVFC) with three sacks (T-4). If Rivers can wreak havoc in the backfield, it could be a long night for ISU, but the Redbirds always have a great gameplan for superior pass rushers.

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ILLINOIS STATE 27 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 17 At the beginning of the season, I had the ’Birds dropping one conference game in 2015—a loss on the road against Youngstown State.

But after just barely escaping with a three-point overtime win

over Eastern Illinois in a game that should never have been that close, I changed my mind and had them losing against Northern Iowa last Saturday. Someone remind me, how did that prediction work out?

THREE KEYS TO WIN Establish the calling card Youngstown State’s identity this season has been its elite defense.

Going into Saturday, the Penguins own the No. 1 defense in the country, allowing a mere 243.8 yards per game -- including just 69.5 passing yards per contest. ISU will have its hands full with a team very capable of shutting them down.

Double trouble Martin Ruiz, 2014 All-MVFC Second Teamer, headlines a two-headed rushing attack also featuring Jody Webb. The pair have accounted for seven total touchdowns and 671 yards through the first four games. Webb exploded for a 75yard touchdown run in the season opener against FBS foe Pittsburgh, showing off flashes of the speed that makes him a threat.

Hit the gas

PREDICTION

Marshaun Coprich Yes, I put this in here every week.

But why wouldn’t I? After averaging 159 yards and scoring at least two TD over the last three games— including back-to-back 33-carry games—it’s inherently obvious the offense revolves directly around the All-American running back.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

After picking up a huge win over the No. 6 Panthers, I see the Redbirds continuing the momentum and taking down No. 7 Youngstown State in a tough Ohio environment against the No. 1-ranked defense in the nation.

In these two squads’ last meeting a season ago, the ’Birds took home a 35-21 win, but it was far from decisive as they fell behind by a touchdown three separate times in the contest. But ISU was able to stave off the Penguins with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns. Youngstown State will need to hit the accelerator and finish off drives and not do what the Northern Iowa offense did -- settle for field goals in the red zone.

October Madness? College basketball practices officially begin

MY VIEW JOE RODEWALD Sports Columnist As of this past weekend, college basketball has officially begun.

Following a rule change in May by the NCAA, which moved the tentative first day of practice up two weeks from Oct. 15, many programs throughout the country held their first practice over the weekend.

The beginning of a new year is an exciting time. The coaches are eager to find out what their teams can do on the court, the players are eager to show the coaches what’s in their repertoire, and the fans, like me, are eager to see what teams and individuals are capable of.

Personally, it’s my second favorite time of the year, behind only March, where March Madness occurs, of course. Recruiting heats up as National Signing Day quickly approaches in November and it’s the beginning of what is sure to be another great season of college basketball. I’m like a little kid on December 20; Christmas (the season) is so close. Only in this case, Christmas lasts for five months.

There are a plethora of programs showing year in and year out why they’re at the top and why they’ll stay there as well. The “Blue Bloods” typically lead the way in this category. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, I’m confident you’ll

know the programs. Whether they’re led by Hall of Fame coaches, or the program simply has a rich tradition in basketball, the “Blue Bloods” are always making noise. Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Duke will all be there in the hunt for conference titles and national titles.

They will be the most talked about programs, as usual. In addition to the mainstays at the top of the college basketball mountain, there are always programs popping up and attempting to become one of those mainstays.

The 2015-16 seasom will be no different, which is perfectly okay.

Although over the years many have said college basketball needs changes, such as a shot clock adjustment (which the NCAA reduced to 30 seconds) or lengthening the three-point arc. People want college basketball to be faster and more like the NBA. I couldn’t disagree more. College basketball is not the NBA and is not supposed to be like the NBA. If prep basketball players want to play professional basketball, they are more than welcome to play professionally overseas, just ask Brandon Jennings. You can also ask Jennings what playing in Italy did for his draft stock (Hint: it wasn’t positive). Jennings was the number one player in the country as a senior in high school. He was set to attend Arizona, another historic program, and be the NBA’s next great point guard. Instead, Jennings went to Italy, and was severely limited in his play. Had Jennings followed through with Arizona, things would likely be different. I wouldn’t recommend playing professionally overseas to any prep player. The

biggest stage for an 18 or 19 year-old basketball player is college basketball. Going to college, getting an education, and playing the college game, not an NBA-style game, is the best bet for a prep player to achieve his ultimate goal.

College basketball is unique; it’s a true team game, which produces fantastic atmospheres and stages for the student-athletes. It doesn’t need to be changed for any reason.

College basketball this season will be very exciting. There are so many good teams; it will be difficult for the coaches to pick a top team. For now, I’ll name some programs, non-“Blue Bloods,” who have potential to be extraordinary along with some of the country’s top freshmen to look out for this season.

Starting off not far from home, Illinois State will be a dark horse team in the Valley once again this year. However, the style of play is sure to be different. Big man Reggie Lynch is gone, but no need to worry, Redbird fans. Lynch was a project which required a lot of focus.

Reggie’s gone, it’s over. The ’Birds are sure Dan Muller to be high-flying and ISU is going to push the pace.

I would assume a small lineup is in store for head coach Dan Muller’s crew. Key returners include Paris Lee, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell, MiKyle McIntosh, Deontae Hawkins, Tony Wills and sharpshooter Justin McCloud. Transfer forward Quintin Brewer will play a big role as he will

be crucial to the frontcourt success of the Redbirds. Freshman Roland Griffin will come off the bench and likely be a back to Akoon Purcell.

The ’Birds have a lot of skill. Muller will have a group of disciplined players on the court that will compete with the almighty Wichita State (see below) for the Valley championship.

Muller’s leadership of the young team will be crucial to ISU’s success this season.

First and foremost, many believe, as do I, that the Maryland Terrapins will be the nation’s top team at the beginning of the season. Maryland is loaded. Key returners include star point guard Melo Trimble and forward Jake Layman. The Terps also bring in top-10 recruit Diamond Stone, who will make a big impact like most freshmen do these days.

Maryland also snagged Duke transfer Rasheed Sulaimon. Sulaimon is a great scorer and will be a big part of the Terps offense. Maryland will be top dog in a very deep Big Ten conference. Head coach Mark Turgeon has done a remarkable job with the program and has turned it from an average to an elite program quickly.

Maryland was 17-15 in the 2013-14 season. Now,it’s the favorite for the number one ranking.

Virginia has been a top program under Tony Bennett in recent years.

A program that prides itself on defense and slowing down the game, the Cavaliers will again be atop the college basketball ranks. Virginia loses Darion Atkins and Justin Anderson, a couple of key players from 2014. However, the Cavs return a solid group of players in London Perrantes, Malcolm Brogdon, Mike Tobey and Evan Nolte. Bennett

has done a fantastic job at Virginia.

Charlottesville isn’t exactly a place top recruits automatically look at when making their big decision.

Bennett does a great job of finding the right players to fit his system and developing them into masters of such system. Bennett’s UVA squad was the top defense in 2014-15, even better than the remarkable Kentucky team. The Cavs will once again flirt with top defensive stats all season and be a force in the ACC. The MVC’s very own Wichita State will once again be a top team in the country. Head coach Gregg Marshall is returning after a brief scare of possibly moving onto a bigger SEC school. But that’s not the case and the Shockers are going to be very good once again.

Wichita will have the country’s best backcourt when Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker hit the court for their final go around (“Finally!” an ISU fan shouts. “It feels like Baker and VanVleet have been at Wichita for 10 years!”). In addition to Baker and VanVleet, the Shockers will have Kansas transfer Connor Frankamp to bolster the already outstanding backcourt. Sophomore forward Zach Brown is poised to have a good year for Marshall and company. Transfer forward Anton Grady will also play a big role for the success of the team this season. The bottom line with Wichita is the play of Baker and VanVleet. Seniors die hard; the Shockers will go as far as its senior leaders will take it.

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