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n the opening drive of Illinois State’s second Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup of the year against Western Illinois, the ‘Birds pulled through regardless of previous adversity. While ISU followed last week’s tribulation with yet another slow start, the ‘Birds found their footing late, defeating Western Illinois in the Spack Stache Bash 33-16 for their first MVFC win of the season. WIU defeated ISU in Week 10 last season 31-14 at Hancock Stadium. Playing at home for the first time since Sept. 8, the Redbirds were ready for redemption, tackling both Western’s potent offense and the Valley’s tenacious competition. Head coach Brock Spack was elated to see the team’s improvement over the course of one week, jumping back into MVFC contention. “I thought it was a very gritty win for our team,” Spack said. “It was a very typical Missouri Valley game. [Western] is a very good football team. They’re experienced, they have an excellent quarterback, I think it was a really good game for us. We found a way to win and I told our team: ‘we’re a good team, but a great team would’ve found a way to win [last week’s] game.’ I’m proud of my team.”
The Leathernecks opened the game with a 58-yard scoring drive, but defensive back Devin Taylor started off ISU’s day with a blocked PAT as Willie Edwards scooped and scored for the defensive PAT.
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Junior running back James Robinson.
With a baseball-like score of 6-2 after four minutes of play, junior running back James Robinson stepped up to the plate. Robinson rushed for 95 yards and a
score at the end of the first half, bringing the ‘Birds to a 12-6 lead with an added field goal. In the low-scoring affair, the Redbird defense showed spurts of early-season triumph, but ultimately played cat and mouse with questionable results. A mixture of penalties, trading off of three-and-outs and forced punts, both teams failed to explode offensively as a potential shootout turned into a grudge match of small ball. Just when ISU thought it would head into the locker room with the lead at halftime, Western Illinois struck back with one minute left in the half. Re-taking the lead 12-13, WIU scored on a 35-yard pass from senior quarterback and Week 5’s MVC Player of the Week Sean McGuire. McGuire finished 14-for-35, tossing two touchdowns for 220 yards and an interception as ISU quarterback Brady Davis offered a similar appeal, struggling to get his airgame off the ground. Davis threw 11-for-25 with 120 yards as the running game picked up where he lacked. Amid the defensive holdout, another sluggish outing from the offensive line put Davis under constant pressure as he was wrapped up three times in the pocket, more than he has been all season. continued on PAGE 8
fter a contentious, emotional and highly partisan judicial hearing, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as an associate justice for the Supreme Court early Saturday. Illinois State University senior theater design and production major Autumn Egger said Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows that the country has disregarded women’s oppression. “It’s ridiculous, completely and utterly ridiculous. If the 60-vote threshold for judges had not been repealed, we wouldn’t even have to worry about this. Unfortunately, his confirmation shows the dark side of our society,” Egger said. “It is clear to the women in this country that we don’t count. Our experiences, the systematic oppression we face on the daily is completely disregarded. It’s pathetic the length these old white men who run our country will go so that they can continue to exert their power over women and minorities,” she said. ISU’s College Democrat’s social media coordinator Trevor Nyland said he’s extremely frustrated by the situation. “His confirmation shows just how little the republicans care about the public’s opinion. On top of the alleged assaults towards women, which in of itself should have disqualified anyone, he demonstrated complete lack of restraint, disregard for bipartisanship and his willingness to lie,” Nyland said. Senior biochemistry major Deanna Marciniak said the republicans have showed their true colors by confirming Kavanaugh. “Whichever party is in control of congress will obviously want someone on the court who is ideologically similar to them. Neil Gorsuch was confirmed without all of this drama and partisan fighting, at least compared to Kavanaugh’s,” Marciniak said. “But despite the allegations, the highly partisan, conspiracy-laden remarks he made as well as the aggressive tone he took with both male and female senators clearly shows he is not fit to be on the court. History will remember who voted to put him on the court,” she said. Senior early childhood education major Nikki Manna said if people who were against Kavanaugh’s nomination are fired up enough, they should vote in November. “We all saw how intense the judicial hearings and confirmation went, so if all these people are this angry and afraid, they need to get out and vote in the elections. If there were senators and congressmen who supported him who are in your state and district, vote them out,” Manna said.
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The chapter is responsible for funding a portion of the house’s costs, providing volunteers, educating the Illinois State University and Illicommunity and advocating for affordnois Wesleyan University’s Habitat for able housing. The family receiving the Humanity chapter received a $10,000 home must provide sweaty equity, once grant from State Farm for their 25 colthey’ve met this requirement they can legiate houses this past Aug. move in. They were one of twenty groups “We have a really good foundation to selected to receive this national grant. go off of this year and we can do amazThe group works in partnership with ing things, especially with this grant,” Habitat for Humanity of McLean chapter Co-President Jade Surface said. County. “It allows us to raise even more money Along with this grant, the chapter and get us closer to our goal.” must fundraise a matching $10,000. The chapter’s most successful fundThe group’s fundraising goal for this raising event is Trick or Treat for house is $40,000. Change. Their biggest year was in 2011 “[The grant] gives them momentum,” when they raised $19,558.75. They hope Communications Specialist of Habito beat that with their goal of $20,000. Morisa Garnhart | Vidette Photographer tat for Humanity of McClean County “Habitat for Humanity gives you a Ashlee Sang said. “The idea that this Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is currently in the works of chance to not only work on physical building a new home. The home will be given to the recipient in April. organization had enough faith in us and skills but also your own leadership and our abilities to do good in this commubeing able to serve others is a really blessing ceremony. During this, State Farm will nity [and] that we don’t want to let them important part of learning to be a civipresent the grant. down [serves as motivation].” cally engaged person,” chapter Co-President Zoe “What I hear the most from our homeowners McGrath said. Construction for this house has begun, is that the home provides their children a place to located at 904 Bryan Street in Normal. The The event is on Halloween, with check-in at group works on building the home from 8 a.m. close the door and do their homework and focus 4:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room. Participants can to noon every Saturday. The home will be given on their studies,” Volunteer Coordinator Lindsey register online or at the event. Trick-or-treating to the recipient family in April, with a house Jarboe said. “This is a nice safe neighborhood for will last from 6-8p.m. this family.”
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An Adopt-A-Grave program open to Illinois State University students is gaining publicity through a member of a local military family. Suzanne Kraus is a niece of three WWI soldiers, one of whom died in battle. She helped organize a program for volunteers to take care of WWI graves until Nov. 11. She hopes that this will preserve the memory of American soldiers lost
in battle. “My uncle’s been remembered and honored,” Kraus said. “And I’m concerned by the idea of [others] being forgotten.” People are encouraged to clean the gravesite and headstone before decorating it if they adopt. This program is also open to ISU students. ISU sophomore James Kieliszewski said that he sees the importance of these graves and would gladly adopt one. “I do see the importance of not letting these graves rot away when many people forget about WWI. The soldiers fought for what was right and it was the first war where the U.S. became a world power. I would be interested in preserving something like that,” Kieliszewski said. For more information, call Jim Waters at 309-827-9733. People can also talk to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for any other upcoming events to honor the fallen.
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ISU students awarded SAAS scholarships ELIZABETH SEILS News Reporter
Several students were awarded scholarships from Student Access and Accommodation Services on Wednesday. There are three types SAAS Scholarships - the Dr. Judy Smithson Scholarship, the Will to Succeed Scholarship and the Educational Enhancement Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to students with disabilities at Illinois State University who receive aid from SAAS. To apply, students tell their story of living with their disability and how receiving the scholarship would impact their life. The application is reviewed by a committee that includes no SAAS employees. “What exactly they’re looking for is heart-touching stories about how the students will be impacted,” director of SAAS Tammie Keney said. The Dr. Judy Smithson Scholarship is named after the first director and founder of SAAS. The scholarship is awarded to graduate students with a disability at ISU. Two scholarships were awarded to Glory Igharo and Barry Morton. The Will to Succeed Scholarship was created because there were no scholarships for students with hidden disabilities, such as a learning disability, mental illness or medical disability. “A hidden disability is something you and I may not be able to see,” Keney said. “We may not even realize a person has a disability because it is medical or mental health related.” Two scholarships were awarded to Kenny Steward and Paige Bailey. The Educational Enhancement Scholarship is for undergraduate students with visible disabilities. Six scholarships were awarded to Raye Ward, Greg Schwab, Tyler Bryant, Tristan Sharp, Brittany Huellen and Becca Dwyer. ELIZABETH SEILS is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at elseils@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @SeilsElizabeth.
ISU gears up for Homecoming GRACE BARBIC News Reporter
Team will make an appearance during the halftime of this event. “My favorite part about performing at this event is getting to show fellow students what our team is all about,” junior ISUCDT member Abbey Harcharik said. “Redbird Rumble is our first performance of the season, so it is our way of showcasing our new team. We also participate in playing the games which is a really good team bonding experience.” The University Program Board will host a movie night from 7-11 p.m Wednesday at Han-
feet on the sidewalk from Cook Hall leading to the stadium to make it look like Reggie himself was walking around campus. Redbirds from near and far flock to the nest to Saturday is a big day on ISU’s campus. The day celebrate another Homecoming week. will start off early at 8 a.m. with the Town and Redbirds Rising Homecoming is already Gown 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk that starts at underway with plenty of events and activities for the Student Fitness Center and ends on the Quad. students, alumni, faculty, staff and the commuFollowing the race is the Illinois State Homenity to get involved in. coming Parade that starts at 10 a.m. at the corner Homecoming festivities started Friday with a of College Avenue and University Street. Organicampus-wide decorating contest throughout varizations and RSOs from around campus, along ous locations. The Student Alumni Council (SAC) with community organizations, are invited to starts its homecreate floats and walk in coming week off the parade. with a unique “My favorite part of tradition. homecoming week is “Every year hands down the parade,” we start out the Brown said. “Last year, Sunday of Homethe Student Alumni Councoming week by cil placed first in the RSO going around to float category, so we are local businesses hoping for a two-peat this in the Bloomyear. ing ton-Nor ma l “I love to see the turnarea and painting out every year and seeing their windows to how many people support get the commuISU. It’s truly a great feelnity involved and ing to know that Redbird excited for homePride doesn’t just stop coming,” SAC when you graduate, it’s Co-President there with you for your Valerie Brown. whole life.” said. “We always The parade is one of the get great helphighest-attended events ers from other during homecoming week RSOs, Greek life between entries and viewand clubs to help ers. The school streams it Vidette Archive us as we have a live on Facebook, reachLast year’s Homecoming parade provided lots of fun before tailgating and football. This year, plenty of lot of windows to ing over 120,000 people homecoming events are underway to fill up Illinois State students’ week. paint.” last year. The official After the parade, Redweek starts with the Homecoming Kickoff with cock Stadium. They will provide popcorn and the birds and fans flock toward Hancock Stadium the Prez from 5-7 p.m. Monday on the Quad. At first 100 students will receive a Redbird blanket. for tailgating and football. The SAC, Redbird this event, students have the opportunity to inter- This event will feature “Mamma Mia 2: Here We Athletics, Student Government Association and act with President Dietz and other ISU leadership Go Again” and “Tag.” Health Promotion and Wellness will host Reggie’s while enjoying entertainment, inflatables, food On Thursday, the Black Homecoming Com- Homecoming Tailgate from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and giveaways. Students will also be introduced mittee is throwing the Diversity Advocacy Block on the lawn outside of Turner Hall. There will be to the 2018 Homecoming royalty. Party. From 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the Alamo II park- free food and live music, along with yard games, The annual Redbird Rumble will be held from ing lot, students can enjoy food, music, prizes and trivia and a photo booth. The Redbirds will take 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hancock Stadium. Hosted by more. on Southern Illinois with kickoff starting at 2 p.m. Campus Recreation, students are invited to form Redbird Volleyball takes on Valparaiso at 6 “Homecoming is our second oldest tradition for teams of 12 or less and compete in “minute to win p.m. Friday at Redbird Arena, where the student a reason,” associate director of Alumni Engageit” style games. Teams are encouraged to dress in Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. ment Rachel Kobus said. “It brings back memories costume or themes. After the crowning, Redbird men’s and women’s and time to make new ones. We continue to Team registration has reached its capacity, but basketball teams will compete in Hoopfest along remind our students and alumni that Homecoma wait list has been made for any other students with other fan interactive promotions. ing is more than a celebration too. It is time to hoping to participate. The event is open to the The SAC has another unique homecoming tra- network with each other and build connections public for spectators. dition that they participate in Friday night. They that continue to spread the greatness that is IlliThe Illinois State University Competitive Dance get paint brushes and stencils and paint Reggie’s nois State.”
ISU hosts workshop to aid in urban teacher shortage MIKE SMITH News Reporter
educational influence on teacher educators, P-12 teachers and school leaders in and beyond Illinois,” NCUE’s statement said. The shortage of urban teachers can be felt across the state, but some areas have it harder than others. Michael F. Smith has been a teacher at St. Benedict School in Blue Island for over a
“Problems are often more prevalent in high poverty and racially-segregated schools,” he said. “Many students in the city have been bussed from their own Six public universities in Illinois are planning to utilize communities to different schools because of urban plight. StuIllinois State’s urban teacher preparation model and civic dents living in the city also end up leaving earlier for school engagement curricula. and come home later than students from more affluIn an effort to decrease urban teacher shortages in ent areas. Funding in the state has also been cut and the state of Illinois, six public universities are ready schools have closed as a result, which causes overfor the challenge. The universities involved, excluding crowding and poor classroom management.” Illinois State, are the University of Illinois, SpringSmith also sees the state contributing to the issue of field, Governor’s State University, Southern Illinois declining urban teachers by interfering on a state level University Edwardsville, Northern Illinois University over an individual level. and Western Illinois University. “The state of Illinois wants to govern the education Representatives from each university joined memsystem as if everything is equal throughout the state,” bers of Illinois State in a workshop on Sept. 29 to he said. discuss and learn why Illinois State and the Universi“Having students that are segregated in communities ty’s National Center for Urban Education are national that do not have adequate financial funding to support leaders in preparing teachers for the classroom. education in all communities will cause a decline on A specific focus on urban teaching was tackled in facilities and a decay of communities that can support the workshop. A report from last year showed that schools equally throughout Illinois. Teachers’ pay and there were 2000 unfilled teaching positions in the work should also be better than what bureaucrats that state of Illinois, with 43 percent coming from Chido not perform these duties mandate.” cago alone. Smith said the reason that some teachers end up Christopher Edwards | Vidette Photographer choosing to teach in areas that are not urban is because The workshop was the second part of a collaborative project funded by the McCormick Foundation; Representatives from six universities joined Illinois State to discuss how to fight they prefer to teach in a safe area with a well-funded urban teacher shortage. Pictured, professor Lindsey Thomas, teaches communithe first part was a workshop that took place nearly school. cation research methods. a month ago. However, Smith sees institutions like the NCUE as a The NCUE is an organization that works towards step in the right direction for how educators can tackle developing quality educators for the future. The organization’s decade. He said he has seen several factors that contribute to the this challenge head-on. mission statement clarifies this goal. decline of urban teachers. “The challenge is to connect with students as people with “The National Center for Urban Education is grounded in “Some of the more common contributors to the issue include an honest and real approach,” Smith said. “You must be able social justice and works to cultivate and sustain innovative, the school board, travel time, money, experience, overcrowded to teach students that are on different levels of learning in the resilient and effective educators for urban schools and their classrooms, student behavior issues and non-balanced classes,” same class. Not everyone learns the same way or at the same communities.” Smith said. pace. Good teachers know how to get to all of their students. “[It] enables Illinois State University and its urban [Chicago] Smith said there are many differences when it comes to Institutions like the NCUE allow teachers to develop the skills Teacher Education Pipeline partners to deepen and expand their teaching students from urban areas. necessary to do this.”
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Making the world a better place, one teacher at a time
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riday marked World Teachers’ Scores emerging out of the Adverse Day and it reminds us that all too Child Experience Study, according often teachers are the forgotten to The Atlantic, suggest that adverse heroes of a consistently growing world. childhood experiences like neglect, People in charge, people making a violence and abuse provide high negadifference and people developing new tive outcomes in a child’s life. Teachers technologies would not have this ability suspicious of a student’s health can be without the knowledge instilled in them an important source for stability and by a teacher. support. Good teachers come and go but their Drawing out creativeness and giving positive influence leaves a mark on the students their “a-ha” moment when world’s explorers and innovators. a difficult subject becomes compreWorld Teachers’ Day is the anniversa- hensible is not an easy task. Teachers, ry of addressing the status of teachers. educators, professors and others who According to metro.co.uk, it sets out the have this ability to make the vague seem guidelines on the rights and responclear should be consistently thanked. sibilities of teachers, “as well as the There are barriers when it comes to employment and teaching environment learning, especially to those unwilling standards which schools should uphold.” Teachers influence all Businessman A-List Actor aspects of life. Teachers can overcome odds to help those who may struggle academically and get a lesson across. Teachers shape the way growing kids view the world while allowing enough freedom for students to question and explore varying concepts and form their own opinions. Educators also have the ability to help with personal lives. Students can form close bonds with teachers, especially if an environment at home is not ideal.
to put in the work, but teachers providing these breakthroughs can bring less stress to the struggling student. Having the ability to read, write or solve an equation is due to the teachings of an educator. The amount of knowledge the world carries comes from the educators who hand out the tools necessary to equip the world with knowledge, skills and problem-solving wisdom. Many of the world’s leading innovators and celebrities can point to a teachers who helped open their mind. Oprah Winfrey has stated that she would not be where she is now without the help of her fourth grade teacher. Bill Gates, despite being a Harvard dropout, said he would not be where he is without the
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help of his “math and drama teachers.” So many others can attest to the fact that teachers have the ability to change lives. Right now, Illinois is facing a teaching shortage. Additionally, fewer college students are interested in educational careers, according to WQAD.com, which is an issue considering Illinois State is known as a teaching school. Many schools in Illinois are being controlled by substitutes and with fewer applicants, the experience and quality of the teacher declines. A new state law is looking to make it easier for out-ofstate, retired and substitute teachers to receive certification in Illinois, and there is a search to increase teachers’ pay. Meaning that large classrooms and the quality of teachers could soon be on the rise again. The future lies in the hands of educators, waiting to provide the right spark of enlightenment to help a student go above and beyond what they could ever imagine. World Teachers’ Day helps to bring this overarching concept of all that teachers do into a one-day reflection. It is valuable to reflect on their impact and that the importance of teachers is vital for the future of the country.
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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by BECKY FLETCHER, 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.
He told me not to vote, but I did anyway MY VIEW MONICA MENDOZA | Editor-in-Chief
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dated a guy once who told me that there was no point in voting because my vote didn’t matter. It didn’t matter because I was one person and that that one vote didn’t matter. I told him that he was wrong because I’ve seen elections come to a close tie where a couple of people made a difference when it came down to who was going to make a change for the community. The Nov. 6 election is right around the corner and people should be getting ready to vote. Whether it is registering to vote with TurboVote or printing out a form and sending it
to your local election office, there are many ways to register to vote. With the political climate that we have now, what better way to make a change than by taking a couple of minutes out of your day to go and vote? My mindset is this: It takes a couple of minutes to do something like choosing what you’re going to have for dinner or what you’re going to wear, and all of those choices affect your everyday life. If you can take ten minutes to makes those choices, registering to vote and going out to vote should be a breeze. It sounds cliché but it’s so much more than that. It’s the value of making a change when the world is so unjust, creating ideas and ideals for future generations and our own. Who gets to create the rules and expectations is who we vote for. The positions that are up for election like a new Illinois governor is something that the people of Illinois should be researching and looking into. College students are labeled as
millennials. Millennials have an overabundance of ways to become educated on candidates, their stances and everything that is our political climate. Along with that, we are a large portion of the United States when it comes to population, so we definitely have the power in numbers. On top of that, we are also the most diverse group of individuals — a force to be reckoned with. We are the powerful political climate voters that will sway the election if we all vote together. What I want to know is why people don’t vote. I honestly want to understand what the purpose for not voting is. A friend of mine doesn’t vote because they don’t know anything about the candidates at hand so they don’t want to vote for the wrong person. I understand that completely. Like I stated before, it’s not difficult to get profiles of these candidates and start researching who stands for what cause and who supports whom. A change is needed. A new leader
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is needed. I would like to know, with what many are focused on, how many individuals are researching candidates? That’s my question. I want to vote and understand what everyone brings to the table, but it’s difficult with outside sources like friends and family members who think so highly of one person over the other. We have the power to make changes. We as millennials can turn events and have a voice in what stays and what goes. Teachers, encourage your students to vote. Encourage them in a way where they aren’t reprimanded for missing class to help change the future. MONICA MENDOZA is a interpersonal communication major and Editor-in-Chief and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_mmendoz7@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter @coolstorymonica.
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Head coach for Illinois State football Brock Spack on Illinois State versus Western Illinois game Saturday afternoon. ISU defeats WIU 33-16.
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New recyling rules to come to Normal recycling, stating the purpose is “to establish requirements for the collection and recycling of recyclable materials generated from multi-family dwellings in the town of Normal”. Starting Aug. 1, 2019 everyone living in apartments with any realty company will be supplied with a recycling receptacle. The new ordinance will mainly affect students who rent through these popular realty companies. Currently Young America, First Site, and Sami Apartments do not provide recycling receptacles. First Site Director of Leasing Operations, Sean Anselmo, confirms that the new ordinance is happening. “The town of Normal came out with an ordinance to require [recycling] for next year I believe. It starts next August,” Anselmo said. Along with apartment complexes, mobile home parks and storage areas will also be provided with solid waste receptacles. Students who are living with Young America, First Site, or Sami Apartments will experience Vidette Archive changes in the fall 2019 semester. Illinois State Popular student realty companies do not currently provide a means for recyling junior, Keegan Johnson lives with First Site in their apartment buildings. Beginning August of 2019, recyling bins will be and believes the recycling implement is a step required for all apartment buildings in Normal. towards a cleaner future. “I think that it’s great that the town of Normal ALI RASPER is getting the ball rolling on giving us the option to recycle,” Photo Editor | @alirasper4 Johnson said. “It’s a key factor in helping the planet stay clean. Just the amount of garbage that the students here have and just Popular realty companies at Illinois State University do not throw away is staggering, I bet half of it is recyclable matericurrently provide recycling bins for renters, but starting August als. We can make a difference now with this step in the right of 2019, that will change. direction.” This summer the town of Normal passed an ordinance about
While affecting students and mobile home owners, local citizens who continuously rent in Normal will be affected as well. ISU communications professor Jim Gee has lived in his Normal apartment since 2011. Now starting next August, Gee will enjoy finally having accessible recycling where he lives. “I have a second floor apartment and recycling is difficult,” Gee said. “I’ve been storing cardboard boxes and a couple times a year I’ll do the dump head out to Walmart.” Even though he believes people want to recycle, Gee expresses concern that with new recycling receptacles comes extra costs. He wonders if realty companies might be forced to raise rent due to the new recycling policy. “What I’m waiting for is to see what the reaction is like if people are paying a lot more for rent because of it — that’s going to have a chilling effect,” Gee said. “It’s going to hit these big apartment companies pretty hard I imagine.” The ordinance documents list certain policies, rules and regulations that come along with the new recycling policy. The ordinance gives rules on where the recycling receptacles must be located at multi-family dwellings. Most recycling will be placed next to the solid-waste receptacles in parking lots, accessible for recycling trucks. Penalties for companies that do not provide recycling receptacles by Aug. 1 will be subject to pay $100 per day for every day without one. Come April 2022, Town staff have decided to evaluate the recycling situation and recommend any amendments to the Town Council that they seem necessary. Until Aug. 1 of next year you can drop your recycling off at various designated places throughout Normal. Jewel-Osco, Wal-Mart and the Bone Student Center are a few places that accept recycling 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With convenient recycling options, maybe renters could help change the world.
Toyota-Mazda back out of joint venture Company refuses to build manufacturing plant in McLean County despite promising potential MIKE SMITH News Reporter
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In the state of Illinois, right-to-work zones are banned under SB1905, the bill that was vetoed briefly by Rauner before being overturned by the Senate last year. Rauner called it “a damaging loss for the economic competitiveness of Illinois.” This legislation makes Illinois a “closed-shop” state, or a state where workplaces can only hire workers that are union members. Toyota and Mazda have since found a new state to build their manufacturing plant in Alabama. Alabama is notoriously a “right-to-work” state, which would not conflict with the business of the companies. Students at Illinois State have their own thoughts on the matter. Senior Graphic Design major Darion Woods sees both sides of this issue. “On the one hand, I get where the companies are coming from,” Woods CJ Edwards | Vidette Photographer said. “If you’re running a business as Auto manufacturers Toyota and Mazda backed out of a joint venture to build an auto large as Mazda or Toyota, you’re trying manufacturing plant in McLean County. The $1.6 million joint venture fell apart when to find the easiest place to set up shop.” concerns about regulations dissuaded company officuals from investing in the project. “However, I think it sucks that they chose to take their business elsewhere. That plant could have created many jobs for people MIKE SMITH is a News Reporter for The Vidette. He can who desperately needed them, and that could have aided the be reached at msmit13@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @ state’s economy. It’s a complicated issue, but we’re the ones Agora_180. hurting in the end,” Woods said.
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Tom Hardy delivers a versatile performance as journlaist Eddie Brock and smashmout symbiote Venom. The movie debuted last Friday and already sits atop the box office. Photo courtesy of MGT
‘We are Venom’
‘Venom’ delivers pain to attackers, laughter, action to audiences REVIEW
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enom burst onto the comic scene in 1984. Iconic artwork, mischievous mannerisms and cool origins made Venom stick out from the comic villain crowd as much as his tongue sticks out. Over 30 years later, the enduring symbiotic success finally stars in his own movie “Vemom.” Journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) works on a profile on Life Foundation CEO Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed). Drake believes human beings are imperfect, and alien symbiotes that merge with human hosts will evolve the planet. While investigating this idea, the alien symbiote Venom merges with Brock. As a result, Brock gets physical boosts that would make Mr. Olympia jealous. The rest of the film focuses on Brock exploring his new powers and the relationship between Venom and Brock, now that they are merged, hence the tagline “We are Venom.” Though Hardy is no stranger to portraying a powerhouse with wit to match his muscularity (Hardy portrayed Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises”), entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe presents unique challenges. As opposed to DC’s serious nature, marvel movies mix
badassery with a strong dose of humor. As such, more range is required and leading actors typically must be funny while maintaining an intimidating aura. Hardy answers the call. In the highlight of the film, he masterfully weaves the wide-eyed, good-guy Brock role with the mischievous, witty Venom role. As such, “We are Venom” tagline resonates beyond the boardroom. A lesser performance might have destroyed the film, but Hardy’s virtuosic performance brings genuine laughter and popcorn-grabbing action. Unfortunately, Hardy’s performance combats several ailments that drag down the film’s quality. The plot development is inconsistent throughout. The relationship between Brock and Venom randomly fluctuates between aggravation and mutual friendship without ample reasoning. Though the inconsistency allows for legitimately funny dialogue, tightening the script avoids mental gymnastics and lets jokes breathe easier. Furthermore, though the film features decent action, an edgier presentation would have serviced the movie better. For example, despite being a one-symbiote army, Venom rarely draws any blood or visible devastation when attacking. In fact, certain action scenes are shot darker to mask violence to preserve the PG-13 rating.
Many viewers will cast a web of criticism around “Venom” due to the complete absence of Spider-Man. The yang to Venom’s yin, this absence shocks and angers casual fans and comic purists alike. However, Spider-Man’s absence is a smart business move. Without the Webhead stealing the spotlight, Venom establishes his own identity and fanbase, strengthening the investment in his inevitable future brawl with SpiderMan. Establishing Venom as a standalone character also allows him to become a viable standalone option for his own sequels. The money trail will likely lead to more sequels coming. “Venom” opened at $80 million at the domestic box office last weekend, demolishing “Gravity’”s 2013 record of $55.7 million, according to CNN. “Venom” grossed an additional $125.2 million internationally, according to the Wall Street Journal. Overall, though “Venom” will not be knocking out academy awards, the character’s first standalone cinematic impression is not awful as hyperbolic critics say. Viewers who seek popcorn and laughter over perfection will be satisfied.
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Do ISU’s efforts to promote diversity resonate with students? STUART STALTER Features Editor | @VidetteStuS
Diversifying is important for Illinois State University. ISU features students from 67 countries. In fact, 1 in 5 students are from traditionally underrepresented groups, according to ISU’s diversity webpage. Efforts to promote diversity start at the top with President Larry Dietz. He is very cognizant of the importance promoting diversity has in the free exchange of ideas on campuses. “A university should be a diverse community – diverse in academic subjects, opinions, cultures, people, and world views,” Dietz said. “That diversity enriches the intellectual and cultural life of all members of a campus community. Diversity has been a long-standing core value of Illinois State University, as clearly stated in the University’s strategic plan.” Practicing what Dietz preaches, the word inclusion has been added to the core value of diversity. “Quality cannot exist without diversity and diversity will only thrive through inclusion,” Dietz explained. Sophomore political science major Mar Davis has enjoyed the fruits of ISU’s diversification labor. As an African-American coming from the army, Davis appreciates a tolerant student base. “I have had an overall phenomenal experience with the students here at ISU, whether working out at the Rec or getting
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a bagel or coming together to learn,” Davis said. “We are diversity here at ISU.” That said, Davis hopes ISU keeps growing. As a minority who is quite active but older than the average student (Davis is in his mid-20s), he occasionally notices ageism or people with preconceived notions about minorities. “People need to take time to look past the ageism and preconceived notions,” Davis said. “Give others a platform or medium to be heard and good things will happen.” Diversity extends beyond age and ethnicity. Summer 2018 engineering graduate Atif Hussain found that students were quite accepting of Hussain’s Muslim beliefs. “I felt free and accepted by ISU; I feel that Normal is a very friendly town that is open to diversity and different cultures,” Hussain said. “I talked to professors and students with completely different beliefs than I have and I felt mutual respect from everyone that I came in contact with at ISU.” Senior and Vice President of ISU’s Forensics Union David Donnick notes that communications is a great avenue for diversity and understanding at ISU. “The ISU forensics union—and truthfully the speech community as a whole—is such a welcoming place where diversity, understanding, and building empathy with one another is at the forefront of what we do,” Donnick said.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018
Knocking it out of the park
Former Illinois State infielder Kevin Tokarski returns to Normal for Hall of Fame induction BEN ADKINS Sports Reporter | @89634
He was able to keep his cool, focus and play to the best of his ability every game. A player with composure like this is useful Becoming a Redbird was an easy choice for any team. for Kevin Tokarski, who joined the Illinois Now that he’s taken a step away from the State baseball program in 2008. game, Tokarski can reflect on his career. He would join his brother Mike Tokarski, If he could go back and do it again, this is would be close to his hometown of Downhis advice: ers Grove, Illinois, and knew he would have “I’d tell myself to not take everything so great support around him. seriously. It was a game, and I would try to On Saturday, Tokarski, among others, just have some more fun with it,” Tokarwill be inducted into the Percy Family ski said. Hall of Fame. His fantastic baseball career Baseball, and sports in general, have will be recognized in the Hancock Stadium taught Tokarski many things. There’s a Club. level of discipline, drive and tenacity in all Being a part of the team made everyathletes. thing better for Tokarski. When traveling By playing baseball at ISU, Tokarski for away games, they would take buses for is now ready to take on any challenge he several hours. This would sound awful to faces. most, but it was something Tokarski looked Being accepted into the Percy Family forward to. Hall of Fame will be a bittersweet moment “I actually really liked the bus rides. We’d for him. This will be the most prestigious go on 10-hour trips, and I loved it. We’d just achievement in his life, but it will also mark talk with each other and play cards and the end of Tokarski’s athletic career. time would go right by,” Tokarski said. “This induction will probably be the last Tokarski has earned many accolades at real sports event I’ll be a part of. It’s kind of ISU Athletics sad to be done, but I’m ready for it,” TokarISU. He was named to the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Former Illinois State infielder Kevin Tokarski follows through and watches his ball during a game in ski said. Team and the MVC First-Team, as well 2011. Tokarski will be inducted into the Percy Family Hall of Fame Saturday at Hancock Stadium Club. It’s a shame that someone with Tokarski’s as been named the State Farm MVC Most talents is done, but he’ll be remembered things can feel unnecessary for players as talented as him, but Valuable Player and the MVC Joe Carter Player of the Year. Tokarski knew how valuable this was. His practice always made fondly. Tokarski represents the ISU Redbirds, and the team is After two seasons at ISU, he totaled a .290 batting average him ready for game time. better because of that. and a .417 on-base percentage, with 67 runs batted in, 89 runs Tokarski and other inductees, track and field stars Tim “As soon as the National Anthem was done, I was ready to scored and 84 walks in 105 games played. go. No matter what happened at practice that week, I was ready Glover and Brittany Smith, and former volleyball head coach With accomplishments like that, it’s safe to assume that to play,” Tokarski said. Julie Morgan will be recognized during the Homecoming Tokarski put plenty of time into practice. Practicing the little Having a focused mindset proved to be useful for Tokarski. Parade and during halftime of the game on Saturday.
’Birds fall in Cedar Falls, victorious in Des Moines TYLER JACHNICKI Sports Reporter | @TJachnicki10
The Illinois State volleyball team (13-5, 5-1 MVC) suffered its first conference loss of the season when it was swept by the Northern Iowa Panthers Friday night in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Redbirds recovered when they took down the Drake Bulldogs 3-1 in Des Moines, Iowa, the next night.
Northern Iowa 3, Illinois State 0
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It was only the second time this season that the Redbirds were swept, the first coming against Marquette on Sept. 15. This week, the ’Birds had a tough time containing Karlie Taylor who had a match-high 18 blocks. After falling behind early in the first set 6-1, ISU was able to make it a competitive set when it stormed back and eventually tied it at nine. It would be a back-and-forth battle before UNI went on a 5-2 run to take the first set 25-19. ISU experienced a slow start in the second set as well, falling behind 10-5. The
Redbirds once again stormed back and near the end of the set were in possession of a 23-19 lead. The Panthers would string together a 7-1 run to take the set and deliver a huge blow to the Redbirds. The ’Birds ran out of gas as the Panthers took the third and final set in convincing fashion 25-12.
Illinois State 3, Drake 1 After a tough loss to UNI, ISU bounced back in a thrilling match against Drake 3-1. All four sets were highly competitive. “The difference in tonight’s match was the team’s defense. At the net, we were very effective and the back court made plays for us,” ISU head coach Leah Johnson said. The Redbirds took the first two sets 25-19 and 25-22 before a thrilling third set. Every time Drake got an upper hand in the third set, ISU fought right back. It was not until the set was knotted at 17 that the Bulldogs finally pulled away. Two straight kills by Grace Schofield captured the third set and helped Drake inch closer 2-1. “I thought the team’s mentality in the
third set really helped propel us in the fourth. It was important that we maintained our composure, and that helped set us up for success in the fourth set,” Johnson said. The Redbirds’ energy was electric at the start of the fourth set as they jumped out to a 7-1 lead. The Bulldogs recovered to eventually tie the set at 13, but it would be all ISU the rest of the way. After a couple attack errors by Drake and a service ace by ISU, the Redbirds took the set 25-20, capturing their 13th win of the season. Kaylee Martin was sensational, posting 20 kills, which was only one less than Drake’s 2017 All-MVC first selection Cathryn Cheek who had 21. ISU will return to Redbird Arena this week in what will be a five-game home stand for the ’Birds. The Redbirds will face off with secondplace Valparaiso at 6 p.m. Friday before taking on Loyola-Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
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REDBIRD RE PORT Redbird volleyball now 5-1 in MVC play The Redbirds split a pair of road games in Iowa over the weekend, taking their first MVC loss of the season. ISU fell to the MVC first-place Northern Iowa Panthers, but defeated fifth-place Drake. ISU moves to 13-5 overall, sitting in third place in the MVC, and return to Redbird Arena at 6 p.m. Friday against secondplace Valparaiso.
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Coach says The difference in tonight’s match was the team’s defense. At the net, we were very effective and the back court made plays for us.” ISU head coach Leah Johnson
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Junior running back James Robinson jukes past defenders in his three touchdown, 145 rushing yard day against Western Illinois Saturday.
The Redbirds placed ninth out of 13 teams in Columbia, Missouri last week after securing a season-best single-round score of 297 in the opening round of the tournament. Juniors Becca Black and Paige Seiser led ISU with 221, tying for 16th place.
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The Redbirds’ defensive front celebrates following a turnover on downs.
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Spack spoke to the offensive line’s impact in the contest, as well as Davis’ continuous learning curve as the Redbirds’ starting quarterback. “The front we ran today was really good,” Spack said. “Brady got himself sacked a few times and he started seeing ghosts and started moving in the pocket when he didn’t have to. He was protected and he shouldn’t have got hit a few of those times, but that’s part of the learning process. You got to hang in there, and be patient. He’s a good athlete but he’s finding out these Missouri Valley defenses are very good, so backyard football sometimes doesn’t work.” Sophomore offensive lineman Garrett Hirsch sung a different tune than Spack, attributing the o-line’s slow start to its lack of seasoned experience. “The pride that we have as an offensive line, I think we have to step it up a bit, especially in the film room,” Hirsch added. “At that point when you’re down like that, you have to really buy into the team. I think it kind of got in our heads a little bit. Like I said, we’re young ... and we have to learn
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Senior wideout Spencer Schnell approves of ISU’s win with a thumbs up.
how to break out of that shell with good teams later on in conference.” The Leathernecks notched another field goal late in the third quarter, extending their lead 12-16. On an awkward penalty in the fourth quarter, McGuire exited the field for one play due to an apparent holding call as ISU capitalized on that turnover chance. The ’Birds relied on the run game once more, feeding Robinson’s stellar performance. Following a long 17-yard rush, Robinson continued to march downfield, finding the end zone for his second score of the game on an 11-yard run. With under five minutes left in the game, ISU’s lead of 19-16 seemed to dissatisfy Spack and company. The ’Birds padded their lead late in the fourth quarter as junior defensive back Luther Kirk’s 39-yard pick six put the score out of reach at 26-16. Robinson then found the end zone for his third score of the night on the next drive, collecting 145 rushing yards on 29 attempts and three touchdowns. Leading 33-16, Spack explained the unusual play call with 10 seconds left of regulation.
“We’re here to win,” Spack said. “It’s kind of been our mantra since I’ve been here. We’re going for the jugular to try and finish the game.” Hirsch hinted that Robinson’s already stellar performance could have packed more of a punch from the get-go. “There was a lot of times where [Western] beat us up front and that’s just us being kind of young and trying to get the feel for it,” Hirsch said. “Up front they were a good team and they brought the pressure a lot. We were kind of down a little bit and we needed to step up when the game was on the line, which I felt we did, but we definitely have a lot of work to do because James [Robinson] easily could’ve had 250 yards rushing himself.” While Illinois State (4-1, 1-1 MVFC) prepares to face Southern Illinois (1-4, 0-2 MVFC) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium, the fans hope that ISU can string together back-to-back conference wins on homecoming. JONATHAN BARLAS is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be reached at jgbarla@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @janveselybarlas
Former track and field star Brittany Smith receives HOF induction KEVIN KOSKI Sports Reporter | @_koski_
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Percy Family HOF inductee Brittany Smith.
Two former stars of the Illinois State University’s Track and field teams, Brittany Smith and Tim Glover, will get to add another accolade to their already impressive list of accomplishments. Smith and Glover have been selected as members to be inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame. The pair boast some of the greatest individual performances in the history of the Redbird track and field program. Smith holds the school records in the indoor shot put
and weight throw, as well as the outdoor shot put and hammer throw. She also has the second furthest mark in the discus. Glover holds the school record in the javelin throw and is a twotime NCAA national champion. While a Redbird, Smith was a 10-time NCAA All-American, finishing runner-up four times. For Smith, the question was never if she would be selected, but rather a matter of when. “I didn’t expect it to happen this soon out of college,” Smith said. “It was kind of shocking.” Smith’s track and field journey started back in middle school. “I was in basketball in middle school,” Smith said. “Some friends of mine were in track
so I said I would do it to stay in shape for basketball.” Her coach eventually convinced her to try her arm at the throwing events, and that is what started her on the path of success as an eventual Redbird. “There is a lot that goes into the success. A lot of people don’t see what happens in the background.” Smith said. On top the physical struggles of working out, Smith dealt with depression. “Us athletes struggle with stuff too, it’s not all roses, unicorns and rainbows or whatever,” Smith said. “There is a lot of other stuff that goes into it.”
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Career digs by senior libero Courtney Pence. She now sits alone in second all-time MVC digs, after totaling 32 digs in the Redbirds’ four set win at Drake Saturday night.
MVFC SCORES Illinois St. 33, Western Ill. 16 N. Dakota St. 56, N. Iowa 31 Youngstown St. 17, Southern Ill. 14 S. Dakota 35, Missouri St. 28 S. Dakota St. 54, Indiana St. 51
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UPCOMING Women’s Tennis The Redbirds continue the MVC Individual Championships in Springfield, Missouri, Monday and Tuesday.
Cross Country Men and women’s cross country heads to Peoria for the Bradley Classic at 4:25 p.m. Friday, before heading to the NCAA Pre-Nationals at 11 a.m. Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin.
Women’s Swimming ISU travels to Indiana State for a 5 p.m. meet Friday.
Women’s Soccer The Redbirds head north to Loyola at 5 p.m. Saturday. Complied by KADE HEATHER Vidette Sports