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Required courses for both paths are Evaluating Student Performance (TCH 478), Introduction Illinois State University has to Educational Technologies (TCH always been the only public insti401), a thesis research course (BE tution in the state to offer an 499) and a research/statistic undergraduate program in busicourse related to the path chosen. ness education. “It seems like a great opporNow, it will become the only one tunity,” senior business student to offer a master’s degree for the Travis Kneip said. “Especially program as well. The program will since it combines aspects of two go into effect in 2019. of the university’s best colleges.” “The program will be one of a According to Davis, the degree few across the country,” associwas first proposed about five years ate professor of marketing Tamra ago, but they had to be put on hold Davis said. “Students will gain in order to meet the requirements content knowledge in a variety of of the state in the undergraduareas, such as personal finance, ate program. The proposal was management, marketing, combrought up again about two years puter technologies, programming ago and ISU trustees approved it and accounting.” Alison Hunt | Vidette Photographer last spring. The master of science in busi- Illinois State University becomes the only higher education institution to approve In September, the Illinois Board ness education allows for students and offer a masters degree in business education. The program will go into effect of Higher Education approved the to choose between two paths. Path in 2019. degree. one involves class primarily in “This degree will allow ISU to “This is an opportunity for current business business and are taught in campus offer an advanced degree to not teachers who want to improve their teaching skills only Illinois teachers and business professionals, classrooms. Path two involves the same 15 credit-hour and/or business content knowledge for advance- but also to professionals and teachers in other curriculum but involves classes from either the ment in their teaching career,” Davis said. states, since one path of the degree can be taken “In addition, business professionals who would completely online.” teaching and learning or the eucational foundations discipline. According to the Department want to teach at a community college or in the first Davis said the response has been favorable so of Marketing, education courses may be taken two years at a university can earn the credentials far. and teaching skills to do so.” online or in a face-to-face format on campus.
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The Career Center will host a “Negotiating Your First Job” workshop on Wednesday afternoon in the Student Services building. According to the Career Center, this event is an opportunity for students to learn more about the negotiation process and have their questions answered. The goal for this event is to ensure students are prepared to negotiate job offers in a “professional manner with confidence.” The workshop will feature a panel of human resource experts that will discuss what factors may be negotiated in a first job offer. They will further explore what is involved in making the best decisions along with how to negotiate from a “point of power” and the final steps in the process. “I think this is a great resource for students,” junior marketing major
Jake Kinsella said. “There’s a lot of skills in life that are necessary, but not always taught. I think this event could be extremely helpful, especially for juniors and seniors that are in the process of searching for jobs upon graduation.” Experts will also discuss how to negotiate salary, flextime and other criteria that are important to students during this process. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Room 110P of the Student Services Building. Students are required to register prior to attending the event through the Career Center’s website. Free lunch will be provided. For more information or to register visit www.CareerCenter.ilstu. edu. GRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at mgbarbi@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @gracebarbic.
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Synagogue hosts Shabbat for Pittsburgh victims GRACE BARBIC News Reporter | @gracebarbic
A national campaign hit close to home as members of the Bloomington-Normal community gathered for a Solidarity Shabbat Friday night at Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington. The American Jewish Committee started the national campaign known as #ShowUpForShabbat that encourages Americans of all faiths to visit synagogues in their area as a symbol of love and support against anti-Semitism. The Temple opened its doors for a night of reflection and healing to honor those lost in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting last week. Being the only synagogue in the community, it was near full capacity with standing room only. Those who attended were greeted with a smile and a warm welcome from President Elizabeth Sender. “I think that this is the beginning of healing for all of us because every time there’s an incident like this, it brings home that there’s so much hate in this country,” Sender said. “But this brings us together because we realize we have a lot more in common than difference and that together, maybe we can Jeff Smudde | Vidette Photographer do something to change the hate that exists Bloomington synagogue held a Shabbat Friday night to honor the memories of the Pittsburgh victims. The American Jewish Committee started a national campaign to encourage Americans of all faiths to visit in our society.” This message was clear throughout the their local synagogues to show love and support for victims and fight anti-Semitism. duration of the service. Men, women and Dubowe later discussed how three more syna- peace, unity, hope and “putting more love into children of all ages and backgrounds shared in praise. Many voices echoed almost angeli- gogues have been vandalized since last week, but the world” were relevant throughout the service. cally to the tune of the song leader’s acoustic expressed that “if we close our doors, if we push Although prevalent in this context, Dubowe guitar as the congregation harmonized in song everything away and we flee from this, then the emphasized that these themes are part of their hate has won.” regular worship and faith as a whole. and prayer. “We have and we will continue to show up Dubowe expressed her overwhelming gratiRabbi Rebecca Dubowe performed a blessing and lighting of 12 candles as part of a traditional together as one community and one neigh- tude for the support that so many people in the memorial for those lost in the Pittsburgh tragedy. borhood,” Dubowe said. “I think there’s a community have shown over the past few days. According to Dubowe, the significance of lighting perception that people of other faiths are She even commented on the vigil that Illinois the candles is that “we begin with light, we shall unsure that it is okay for them to come in. State hosted Thursday night. Through this service we have been able to say “It’s incredible to see the students stepping leave with light.” that we care, you matter, come and join us. up.” She explained that while 11 of the candles represent each victim’s life, the 12th candle is We have very similar universal values which GRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter for The Vimeant to honor anyone whose life has been taken I hope came up today.” The Shabbat was meant to be a safe space for dette. She can be contacted at mgbarbi@ilstu. because of hate. anyone to come and pray. Themes of healing, edu. Follow her on Twitter at @gracebarbic.
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the Career Center is able to develop, enhance and implement innovative career development programs and services for our students which Illinois State University announces Enterprise ultimately helps Redbirds achieve career success,” Holding’s Platinum Partnership with the Career Whitsitt said. “Students benefit from Enterprise Center after 20 years of collaboration. because they actively recruit Redbirds for internAccording to Career Center Assistant ships and job opportunities.” Director for Marketing and CommunicaEnterprise has hired 473 Redbirds tion Susan Whitsitt, becoming a Platinum since partnering with Illinois State. ISU Partner means the Career Center is taking is also among one of the top represented their relationship to the next level. schools in Enterprise’s summer internship The partner program serves to assist program. organizations with their recruiting stratJunior marketing major Kyle Klonicki egies and helps connect them to Illinois interned with the company this past Kyle State talent. summer. Klonicki These strategies include participation “This experience helped me with my at career fairs, sponsoring programs that confidence to market myself and this comconnect students with employers and engaging pany,” Klonicki said. “It helped me get a glimpse of with students as speakers or participants at career what a full-time job experience is like.” programs and events. Klonicki explained he is pleased to hear of the “Because of Enterprise’s Platinum Partnership, partnership because he had such a great experience
with this company and with the Career Center. “The Career Center is so helpful in every sense of your professionalism,” Klonicki said. “They have helped with everything from my resume and cover letter to getting me business cards.” Klonicki continued that, being only a junior, he still has time for further internships and networking, but could see himself working with Enterprise long-term if the opportunity were given to him. Although Enterprise is interested in business majors, they recruit from all majors who have a variety of transferable skills. Whitsitt further explained that students who are unsure of what to do with their degree may be considered by them just as highly as students in business majors. Enterprise group talent manager Drew Butts emphasized that they have consistently found “top notch talent” across all majors at ISU, stating that several of their vice presidents across the country are ISU alumni.
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Track star, Australia native seeks No. 1 school record GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
Illinois State University junior middle-distance specialist Jack Anstey, an Australian native, brought his talents from the land down under and has a goal to finish with a No. 1 school record. Anstey currently holds the No. 2 1,500-meter time on ISU’s top 10 list, captured at the Standford Invitational last year, in which he was named the MVC Male Track Athlete of the Week and Jack MVC Scholar-AthAnstey lete of the Week. He also won the 1,500-meter at the 2018 MVC Championships, qualifying for the NCAA West Preliminary Round for the second year in a row, having qualified for the 800-meter in 2017. “I didn’t really have a normal upbringing, you could say,” Anstey said when asked why he chose ISU. “It really opened my eyes to the realness that you don’t have to go to a big-name school. I can be great wherever I go as long as I work for it.” The field star said he saw a video in class, asking how one would write their own obituary. “That just made me think,” he said. “I want to be able to be great and work hard for it. I want to make sure I’m proud.” Anstey is a native of Toowoomba, Queenland Australia, where he attended high school, where he was the state champion in the 800-meter his junior year and 800, 1,500 and 8K state champion his senior year. He also participated in football and soccer, saying that he did not get into running until about five years ago. “My mom was sad to see me go but she was really excited. She has always been my biggest supporter.” Anstey, along with his sister, lived with his mother back home. Anstey made the decision to travel to ISU because of his support in coaching staff, establishing a firm support system including his mom. “I really liked Coach [Jeff] Bovee,” he said. “He told me he would make sure I had an easy transition. I told him about making my own path towards success and he thought he could help.” While continuing to pursue a degree in physical education, he said the coaching staff at ISU make him excited to get into coaching someday. “When I’m old and crusty, I just want to make sure I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I want to say I’ve succeeded at the end of each day.”
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Bye-bye books: The uncertain future of literature
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abbitt’s Books in Uptown Normal announced its closure for the end of the year via Facebook without comment as to why. There have also been rumors that Barnes & Noble could soon close, as its stocks and sales continue to drop, according to The Guardian. What does this mean for the history of books? Oftentimes in college, not many people have the time or capacity to sit and read a book, and should they do so, it may just be a textbook for an upcoming exam. Attention is divided among many different mediums and platforms, but too many people believe they’re too busy to sit and do what they may enjoy. Those who go to Barnes & Noble may sit and read a magazine or glance at a book, but the chances of purchasing the book are slim to none. According to The Guardian, Barnes & Noble “saw its stock price plunge nearly eight percent,” and now the death of the company is plausible. Bookstores, though popular, with Barnes and Nobles included as a big-time corporation, has one major competitor, and that’s the internet.
Amazon is slowly taking over. It sells books at reduced prices and if it does lose money on book sales, Amazon has no problem with it. The New York Times stated that “Amazon has been happy to lose money on books to build a loyal customer base, to which it can then sell everything else.” Whether online or physical, publishers are now focusing on big-name authors to vie for large sums of money, leaving the up-and-coming authors struggle for publication. E-book popularity is consistently growing, with devices like Amazon’s
Kindle, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Google Books that can be accessed on anyone’s phones. However, prices may also rise for the e-books. Earlier this year, Amazon increased the cost of its yearly Prime membership program by 20 percent, from $99 to $119. With problem after problem, the future of books, whether physical or electronic, looks uncertain. Despite the closing of Babbitt’s Books at the end of the year and the possible downfall of Barnes & Noble’s corporate reign, books themselves
likely won’t disappear anytime soon. Like the resurgence of vinyl records in mainstream culture, paperback and hardcover books may also have their own resurgence in popularity. Even coffee table books that aren’t meant to be read will remain popular in the coming years because it’s all about the aesthetic. Books are a staple Instagram aesthetic, in the form of a currently read book with a cup of coffee or someone pictured with a book as they chill by a fire. As clichéd as it is, there’s something desirable about books in the physical form. To hold something is to make it tangible, to make it yours. Print may be a choice medium for some, much like the way poetry is a popular artform for a specific audience. It’s going to fit a specific aesthetic for the people who prefer to remain outside of the digital age. One can only hope that society keeps its foot in the door of printed books while dabbling in the electronicbased lifestyle. Reading is important for intellectual development in the world. Anything threatening that should be viewed under a microscope with extreme scrutiny.
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Put down your phone and interact, please MY VIEW MONICA MENDOZA | Editor-in-Chief It’s often said that, while interacting, many people find a way to dissociate themselves from the overall interaction. Whether it’s a family event, a simple dinner or a get-together, it becomes apparent that the attention is not on the people that surround you. If you were to put down your phone and observe the people around you, what would you see? Here’s what I see. I see people on their phones, not speaking to the people around them. If they are on their phones, they talk about what is going on in the world of social media. Apple has a new feature called screen time where it calculates the average amount of time in three distinct categories: social networking,
creativity and reading and referencing. The overall screen time calculates how many times you pick up your phone and how many hours you have spent on a certain app, among many other functions. The scary part about this is unconsciously knowing that this is what I’m doing every day. I think the one part that makes me sad is that I want to be that person who doesn’t pick up their phone during social situations. I wanted to be aware of my surroundings and the people that I was with. I used to be that person. At one point, I used to put my phone away, making it apparent that I did it, and watch others start to put their phones away. The aftermath is either continuing a conversation or complete silence. So this raises the question, do I hang out with boring people or are some people incapable to having a face-to-face conversation in this day and age of social media? I don’t blame my job for being the reason why I’m on my phone. All the emails, group discussions and text
messages — I don’t mind them. The information within these is useful to someone and will further help them. Do I forget about them sometimes? Absolutely. If I see a notification from an app, I scroll through them quickly and clear them. I like a clear, clean phone screen. I know, first-world problems, right? I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s important to be aware of how one spends time with people around them. When I was in middle school and I had gotten the new iPhone, I was set. I thought iMessage was the coolest thing ever and I became a part of a culture of Apple users who stood out from everyone that didn’t have an iPhone. As a kid, I would see my grandpa often, but I look back now and think that I was on my phone too much when I spent time with him. Now that he’s not with us anymore, I wonder what was so important on my phone that it took my attention away from my grandpa? Was it worth it? Dropping my phone for a couple of hours or using it in moderation? I don’t
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know, but I do know that can fix my actions. Now that Thanksgiving Break is on its way, I recommend you spend your time with your friends and loved ones without being on your phone. There are rare moments that we miss out on because our noses are so deep in someone else’s life. We begin to miss out on moments in our own, like an inside joke, an important detail of a story or a facial expression. It’s sad, but it’s true. I would rather talk to a wall than talk to someone who doesn’t have my full attention. To the people who I have interactions with, I vow that I will hold all attention on you and our conversation. What you tell me will be something that I will take seriously and with concentration. MONICA MENDOZA is the Editorin-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 at @coolstorymonica.
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As the semester zips along, many Illinois State University students feel the pressure to secure a job before the semester ends. Luckily, ISU has many resources, such as the Career Center, to ensure students enter the job market as prepared as possible.
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Students accelerate job search as semester nears end MÁIRE MALONEY Features Reporter | @MaireMRose
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hile some may not admit it, daydreaming about becoming the next Jordan Belfort or Carrie Bradshaw is something college students all find themselves doing at times. Although Hollywood has done a great job at glamourizing adulthood, many Illinois State University students are beginning to see the reality of what life after college is really like. As college nears the end of its course for many seniors, the pressure to have a plan after graduation consumes the minds of many soon-to-be graduates. Swapping out that old T-shirt that probably has not been washed since freshman year for a suit and tie is a change many seniors will soon have to face. Though staying in on a Wednesday night to research job openings and potential career opportunities instead of going to Pub II with friends may not be ideal, your future self will thank you. Making time to plan a future has become a priority for most seniors who hope to find a job right after college. ISU senior Dan Walsh, who looks forward to graduating in May, shares how he has begun constructing his resume and plans on using the knowledge and skills learned at ISU to help him stand out to potential employers. “My goal is to make a financially solid living so that I can
pay back the people that have helped me along the way,” Walsh said about his goals for life after college. Finding a career that is financially stable is a common goal that many students hope to achieve after graduation. With the help of ISU, seniors have connected with businesses nationwide that would not only allow them to make a great living, but also offer life changing experiences. Many seniors have been able to prepare themselves for the professional world by taking advantage of all the resources offered on campus that are available year-round. Biannual job fairs hosted by ISU give students the opportunity to network numerous companies and help many students find great career paths. Along with the job fairs, other resources that help students while on the road to success have been the internship opportunities and the faculty that make them possible. ISU sophomore Kathleen Smith who has plans on interning this summer, is relieved internship coordinators helped her. “I was feeling really overwhelmed about the whole process but the internship coordinators I met with helped me understand what next steps I need to take, so now I am feeling much more comfortable”. Internships have allowed ISU students to grow as individuals and strengthen their skills that are recognized by businesses, with 25 percent of students receiving job offers after the internship. As seniors get ready to say goodbye, it will be important
for those looking for employment to be mindful of all the resources offered through the university and take advantage while they still can. For those who still worry about finding employment after graduation, the Career Center, located in the Student Health Services building, allows students to share their concerns with advisers. Through working with an adviser at the Career Center, students can create a great resume, practice interviewing for potential jobs and learn valuable skills that can be used in the workforce. Daniel Goebel, associate dean for academic programs and maintenance of accreditation, praises the College of Business advisers’ efforts to prepare students for postgraduation success. “College of Business academic advisors do an outstanding job serving our students. The number of students each adviser assists is far above best practice in the profession.,” Goebel said. “Their efforts were cited by our accrediting body, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as exemplary and as worthy of recognition.” He continued, “We in the college are grateful to have such dedicated professionals as advisers. Students benefit from their professionalism and they are a major reason why the ISU College of Business is one of the fastest growing business colleges in the state.” The thought of no longer being able to show up to class ten minutes late in your pajamas can be scary, but becoming a real adult does not have to be.
Sophomore Roxy Brown overcomes odds to find happiness at ISU MÁIRE MALONEY Features Reporter | @MaireMRose
Despite the many obstacles thrown her way, Brown overcame them all and is proud of the student she has become “I have worked harder than I have ever worked in school, and for the first time in a long time, I actually believe that there is a potential future for me to succeed,” Brown said. Today, Brown shows others that it is possible to recover after hitting rock bottom. Brown credits her parents’ support and ISU’s Project Rebound, a program made to help struggling students with their academics, for her improvements. She looks forward to the rest of her time in college. She plans on declaring her major later this year in public relations. When asked what advice she would give to freshmen, Brown preaches perseverance. “Don’t give up. It sounds cliché but college is something which is especially relevant in today’s society,” Brown said. “If you are getting this opportunity, do not take it for granted.” Brown is just one of many college students that experiences a rough start, but she hopes that sharing her story will make others not feel so alone.
It is no secret that the transition from high school to college can be a difficult adjustment for many college freshmen. Though the transition takes time, some students find it easy to adapt to their new life at college. For others, finding a way to settle into college life seems impossible. Sophomore Roxy Brown, of Chicago, opens up about her freshman year experience and all the struggles she faced. “My college experience has definitely been a roller coaster, where I’ve gone through many ups and downs,” Brown said. Battling with anxiety has been an ongoing issue in Brown’s life that has frequently left her feeling hopeless. As Brown began her new life at Illinois State University, she found herself fighting to stabilize her mental health but soon realized her debilitating anxiety had taken over. Morisa Garnhart | Staff Photographer Watching her peers thrive in their new college lives Sophomore Roxy Brown has faced an abundance of adversity in her college journey. She has overcome anxiety and other mental health probcaused Brown to fall into a deep depression. “My first semester here, I nearly slept through all of lems. Brown expects to rebound as a PR major. my classes, which put me on academic probation at the which nearly caused her to drop out. She could have walked end of the semester,” Brown said. As the year continued, Brown faced many hurdles along away from it all and lost the battle. MÁIRE MALONEY is a Features Reporter for The Vidette. Showcasing her endless perseverance, Brown pushed She can be contacted at mrmalo1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on the way and often felt like giving up. The effects of Brown’s anxiety and depression were soon reflected in her academics, through. Twitter at @MaireMRose.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Redbirds roll past Augustana 84-72 JONATHAN BARLAS Sports Editor | @janveselybarlas
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Senior forward Phil Fayne scored a team-high 23 points in ISU’s win over Augustana.
hile this week is only a glimpse of what is in store for Illinois State basketball, exciting seems to be an understatement surrounding the upcoming season. The Redbirds close out their series of exhibition games this week, toppling the Division III Augustana Vikings 82-74 Saturday afternoon at Redbird Arena. “This was a big deal for us,” Augustana head coach Grey Giovanine said. “They can play anybody and they gave us this opportunity, their staff did, so because they thought we can be competitive and give them something worthwhile and I think we did. I was extremely proud of our kids.” Although the ’Birds predominantly focus on progress before the regular season, ISU head coach Dan Muller weighs the good, the bad and the ugly amid a close victory. “Well we obviously have a lot to learn from that game,” Muller said. “We started off slow, but had a really good stretch defensively from the eight or 10-minute mark in the first half, and then I just feel like we completely let our foot off the gas, more so defensively. They made shots. I think it was a great game for our team. Unfortunately, as I keep telling the players, at some point you have to stop having to learn everything.
That’s why you have experiences. Overall, I do think we will grow from [this game].” Expected starting seniors forward Milik Yarbrough and point guard Keyshawn Evans saw the floor, as they were not available in Tuesday night’s matchup against Lewis. Yarbrough, senior shooting guard William Tinsley and senior forward Phil Fayne contributed to an early look as the Redbirds’ new big three. Muller asserts that while the team’s talent is granted, his expectations for senior leadership are much higher than what he has seen. “I’m disappointed right now in it, mainly from the game we just played because of the maturity we need to show. Dan Some of those Muller guys who let up were some of those seniors,” Muller said. “A lot of times handling success is harder than handling adversity, and we got to be able to handle success much better.” Tinsley collected nine points and a team-high 11 rebounds as well as going 5-for-9 in total, hitting two three-pointers in the process. Fayne led the team once again in scoring, shooting 9-for-10 from the field as well as compiling a team-high 23 points and
eight rebounds. Yarbrough contributed 16 points to the ’Birds scoring effort, offering more of a passing role with a team-high five assists. Yarbrough gave credit to Augustana’s offense as the Vikings seemingly never let up throughout the game. “I think we got comfortable with the lead,” Yarbrough said. “They kept fighting, they’re a good team. I believe they helped us a lot coming into our first game. They run a lot, they shoot the ball and try and get it within the first two seconds ... I think we just got out of place and I think that’s something we need to work on.” The Redbirds trailed early on in the back-and-forth matchup, but found their footing as the first half progressed. Augustana kept a close game against ISU’s touted offensive force. The Vikings shot 67 percent from the three-point line midway through the first half, as the ’Birds found themselves down 22-16. Thanks to Augustana’s Nolan Ebel, the Vikings were able to stay close in part by his gamehigh 25-point performance. Illinois State closes out their final exhibition game of the year, looking ahead to its season opener against Florida Gulf Coast at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Redbird Arena.
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After traveling to Chicago and serving Loyola its only conference loss this season, the Illinois State soccer team knew that defeating the Ramblers a second time on their home turf would be no easy task. Despite a hard-fought battle throughout, the No. 4-seeded Redbirds’ season would ultimately come to an end as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the topseeded Ramblers Friday evening in the semifinals of the MVC tournament. “This was a good soccer match, it really was,” ISU head coach Brad Silvey said. “Loyola is a great sight, they really are. They got a lot of things. Speed, they’ve got technique,
they’ve got physical size and dominance. “Conceding the two goals in the first half was tough. However, all credit to our kids. They did a tremendous job trying tackle a pretty heavy task in the second half.” The Ramblers took very little time to get on the board, as a cross kick from Lindsey Hardiman allowed Madison Kimball to find the net past ISU goalkeeper Haley Smith in the seventh minute to give Loyola a 1-0 lead. Loyola would score again later in the first half as Taylor Lambouris’ free kick was headed in just over Smith’s outreached hands by Jenna Szczesny in the 31st minute to make it 2-0. At the halftime, the Redbirds had just four shots compared to Loyola’s eight. This would change a
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The Redirds finish the season at 10-9-2, 4-3 MVC. bit in the second half, as ISU began to turn up the aggression. Mikayla Unger would finally break the scoreless streak for the ’Birds as she scored off of a deflection in the 52nd minute to make it 2-1. Although his team was unable to advance to the
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018
REDBIRD REPORT ISU volleyballers finish season 9-0 at home Continuing ISU volleyball’s historic season, the Redbirds ousted the formerly undefeated Northern Iowa Panthers on senior night Saturday. Illinois State (22-5. 14-1 MVC) now sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference, extending its win streak to 10 games and finishes the season unbeaten at home at 9-0.
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We move forward, we have to try to figure out why the slow starts. We just couldn’t get anything going on offense early in the game. Full first half was abysmal, really.” ISU head coach Brock Spack
Swimming sweeps first home meet of season ISU swimming and diving swept the competition at its first home meet Saturday, winning every relay and individual event of the meet, with a final score of 176.5-66.5.
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The Redbirds come up big on senior night, besting the sole unbeaten Missouri Valley Conference Northern Iowa Panthers, claiming the top spot in the MVC.
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llinois State extended its winning streak to 10 Saturday night, defeating No. 25 ranked Northern Iowa at Redbird Arena on senior night. In a gripping back-and-forth match, the Redbirds (22-5, 14-1 MVC) are atop the MVC rankings, handing Northern Iowa its first conference loss of the season, taking the top spot in the Valley in the process. With this being the last home match of the season, the ’Birds had additional motivation and played with extra intensity. “We came in knowing that tonight would give us a chance to win a
conference championship,” senior middle Ali Line said. “Tonight being [the senior’s] last time in Redbird [Arena], we were just trying to take in every minute. It was awesome.” “[The] team was prepared,” head coach Leah Johnson added. “They put it all out on the court and I am so proud of the senior class. “ Going the distance playing all five sets, this victory did not come easy. Early in the first set, both teams traded blows and alternated scoring points throughout the set. The Redbirds made a six-point run late in the set to go up on the Panthers 17-14. From there, ISU kept the pressure on and finished the first set strong, taking it 25-20. The ’Birds came out during the
second set with the same fire that it closed out in the first. However, UNI slowly battled back from an eightpoint deficit to tie the set up 23-23. The Panthers used the momentum to capture the set in a come-frombehind fashion 26-24. In the third set, the Redbirds once again got an early 4-0 lead. This time they were able to hold off the Panthers’ assault to win the set 25-14. UNI proved that they were worthy adversaries, however, as they dug in and built a 5-1 lead quickly in the fourth set. The Redbirds mounted a comeback to stay within one point of the Panthers, but after a Northern Iowa timeout, UNI held on to their lead to win the set. Both teams seemed equally
matched splitting the first four sets. “We are very similar teams, we both can hit really hard, we can get kills, we can get digs. That’s what the top of the conference is,” senior libero Courtney Pence said. The fifth and final set kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Redbirds once again got off to an early lead scoring three points before UNI managed to get on the scoreboard. The Redbirds were able to capitalize on a pair of UNI mistakes and, along with key kills from Lexi Varga and Kaylee Martin, secured the set and the match. ISU now hits the road to close out the regular season, facing Loyola and Valparaiso Friday and Saturday and Bradley on Nov. 16.
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ecent struggles for Illinois State football snowballed further with its 26-16 loss at Northern Iowa Saturday afternoon. Senior quarterback Jake Kolbe got the nod under center with junior quarterback Brady Davis’ shoulder injury, but it may not have made a huge difference who was signal-calling at the UNI-Dome. ISU’s offense was a struggle all day, and it was run-heavy early on. The two teams traded field goals in their first drives, then UNI added three more field goals before finally scoring a touchdown. The Redbirds also committed two turnovers in the first half.
“Again, we spot a good team’s points. Particularly on the road, you can’t do that, we can’t do this to our defense,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. “Our defense fought very hard and they got put in really bad situations and were able to force field goals, but when you go out there and you can’t defend a play, and it’s a touchdown before you even get there, it’s hard to do that.” The score was only 3-3 after the first quarter, but the wheels began to fall off in the second quarter for ISU (5-4, 2-4 MVFC). “We put them [ISU defense] in a real tough bind today, it was just real difficult. I’m just excited they didn’t cave in and give up touchdowns instead of field goals because this could’ve gotten out of hand quickly,” Spack said.
The Redbirds gained zero first downs, with only six passing yards and seven rushing yards in the second quarter, while UNI picked up nine first downs and 16 points. With this loss, the Redbirds will need to win their final two games of the season for any hope at reaching the FCS Playoffs. ISU drops its third game in a row, while UNI bounces back from a loss and improves to 5-4, 4-2 MVFC. The Redbirds will head to Terre Haute, Indiana, for their final road game of the season next week against Indiana State. Kickoff between the Redbirds and Sycamores is set for noon Saturday at Indiana State University Memorial Stadium.
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Total points scored by ISU senior forward Phil Fayne. Fayne shot 9-for-10 from the field and collected eight rebounds in ISU’s win over Augustana Saturday.
MVFC SCORES N. Iowa 26, Illinois St. 16 N. Dakota St. 17, Youngstown 7 Indiana St. 51, South Dakota 48 Western Ill. 34, Southern Ill. 31 S. Dakota St. 59, Missouri St. 7
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North Dakota St. South Dakota St. Northern Iowa Western Illinois Indiana State Illinois State Missouri State South Dakota Youngstown St. Southern Illinois
6-0 4-2 4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-5
9-0 6-2 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 4-5 3-6 3-6 2-7
UPCOMING Men’s Basketball ISU’s season opener is slated against Florida Gulf Coast 6 p.m. Tuesday at Redbird Arena.
Volleyball ISU travels to Chicago to face Loyola 4 p.m. Friday.
Cross Country Men’s and women’s cross country will compete in the NCAA Midwest Regional 11 a.m. Friday in Peoria.
Women’s Basketball ISU opens its season facing SIUE at Edwardsville 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Monica Mendoza | Editor in Chief
Junior linebacker Jason Harris shows frustration amid ISU’s loss.
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