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ISU to celebrate first International Education Week EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
Illinois State University’s Office of International Studies and Programs will celebrate its first International Education Week Nov. 16 through 20. According to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website, International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education collaborated to promote programs that prepare students for a global environment. Director of the Office of Internal Studies and Program Luis Canales explained ISU’s involvement in the State Department’s Education Week. “The Office of International Studies and Programs is raising awareness about international education and is creating opportunities for global engagement,” Canales said. “It is important to celebrate international education because we live in a globalized world and, as educators and members of this learning community, we have the obligation and the responsibility to graduate globally competent individuals who can function effectively in a global marketplace and at the same time be ethical and responsible citizens of this global community.” Throughout the week there will be many events for students and the public to attend to learn more about international education. To start off the program Monday, students are invited to attend the International Week Kick Off Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Office of International Studies and Programs in Fell Hall, Room 214. From 5:30 to 9 p.m. the annual International Gala Night will take place in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
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ISU honors veterans EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
Illinois State University students, staff and faculty came together Wednesday to celebrate veterans during Veterans Day Observance in the Bone Student Center. Cadet Jacob Hanson opened the ceremony and explained the history of Veterans Day. “An act was approved in May 1918 that would mark Nov. 11 as Armistice Day,” Hanson said. Armistice Day was originally held to celebrate World War I veterans. After World War II, Congress amended the act in 1938 to change the day to Veterans Day. The day marked 101 years since World War I. After opening remarks, colors were posted by the Army ROTC Color Guard to the National Anthem. Then, a moment of silence was held to remember fallen veterans. Normal Mayor Chris Koos attended the ceremony and spoke on behalf of the men he served with during the Vietnam War. “To my fellow veterans, I thank you for your service. Your country thanks you for your service,” Koos said. “It is a day of remembrance, and it can be an uplifting day,” Koos said. “I like to think back on my team. We were and are the band of brothers.” After the indoor ceremony, attendees gathered outside the flag pole on the Quad where Koos laid flowers to the playing of “Taps.”
University hits peak graduation rate BRENT BADER News Reporter
Illinois State University’s graduation rate has reached its peak at 73.4 percent, which rises notably higher than the national average graduation rate of 56 percent for public universities. “It just shows we are a formidable national university that has very high student success rates,” Troy Johnson, associate vice president for Enrollment Management, said. Currently, ISU’s graduation rate ranks among the top 10 percent of both public and private universities nationwide. “This is certainly a testament to the high quality academic programs that we have here at Illinois State,” Eric Jome, director of Media Relations, said. One of the keys to ISU’s success is felt by many to be the dedication of the teaching faculty who help give individualized attention to many of their students. “We have a very dedicated faculty who do a lot of research, but their big focus is teaching, and there’s a real love of teaching,” Jome said. “That’s something that helps the students
really thrive when they get here.” Dedicated professors at ISU are also complemented by a student body that consistently shows its own dedication to the material and a desire to complete its programs. Without that dedication, Johnson believes the rate would not be as high as it currently is. “They come to us talented first of all,” Johnson said. “They are eager to learn, eager to do well and eager to graduate and get careers. Then when you combine that with a campus that focuses on student success, it’s a really powerful combination that results in a striking graduation rate.” This focus on student success is accentuated by student services on campus, such as an engaging and diverse campus community and the popular Career Center, which both help students prepare for their next steps outside of ISU’s campus. “When you have very highly academically talented, very motivated students coming into the University with every freshman class combined with the academic programs already in place, we have to have a lot of support services for retaining students when they’re here,” Jome said. see GRAD page 5
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Medical marijuana comes to Illinois Despite the strict laws, the state is bound to see issues with the legalization
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edical marijuana was legalized back in 2013, but legal sale in Illinois began Monday. As of now, only 3,300 patients have been authorized to make purchases from the eight dispensaries that are now open statewide. The state had planned to open 60 medical marijuana dispensaries and had projected that over 100,000 people would be approved for the drug due to medical reasons. Marijuana has been proven to be an excellent aid for different brain diseases, muscle and bone disorders and cancers. The drug has also shown to have safer side affects than other pills and medicines. Many patients are excited to be allowed use of the drug as an alternate to other medications. Patients that wish to retain their medical marijuana card will have to pay $150 a year to cover administrative costs,
and other fees will go toward fingerprinting and background checks. Unfortunately, these fees are not covered by health insurance. Illinois is often criticized for having a negative reputation in terms of medicine. The current budget impasse has deprived our medical sector even more by causing patients to pay a premium on medical and health care services. However, Illinois is hoping for a smooth debut of marijuana sales to boost the state standing. Various programs will be launched, one of which is the Pilot Program, said to have some of the strictest standards in the nation. It requires cannabis patients to undergo fingerprinting and submit a photo ID. Patients must also have evidence of an existing, genuine physician-patient relationship, which goes beyond getting a recommendation to use the drug, as they also need a
consultation. Anyone convicted of a drug felony is excluded from getting a medical marijuana card. The state also has zoning laws that dispensaries have to be located at least 1,000 feet away from schools and day care centers. The state also forbids pot to be planted and grown anywhere in the state of Illinois. A ninemember advisory board is also on the list of state guidelines, and it will review petitions for adding medical conditions to the list approved for marijuana. Even though Illinois has stricter laws regarding medical cannabis compared to other states, there are problems that can come with it. For example, patients could easily get away with abusing the drug. The state allows patients to purchase up to two and a half ounces every two weeks, which is considered a hefty amount. State officials also expect an overflow of new applicants. This
may allot for lazy application reviewers, therefore causing some patients to “slip through the cracks” and get a license without deserving it. Because marijuana is often sold to others under the table, the state needs to be aware of those who are prescribed the drug medically, and make sure there is no trafficking going on. This could lead to even more illegal consumption of the drug, and with so many people expected for approval, this may be hard to track. Even though it is heavily regulated, if the wrong people get hold of marijuana, things could get worse for the state. The Illinois government should constantly draft new ordinances to keep it under control. Hopefully, the legalization of medical marijuana will benefit several patients with various issues, but it will probably take some time for Illinois to acclimate to the big change.
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f you are an avid Starbucks drinker, you know its infamous red cup is meant to signify that the holiday season is near. But the minimal design changes this year have stirred up some unnecessary controversy. The iconic red cup has held many different designs since it first appeared in 1997. From simple snowflakes, to ornaments, to winking snowman, each year the design is unique and exclusive. This year’s design is simplistic: a gradient from bright red to dark cranberry, with no patterns or designs, yet it seems to be the most controversial topic in the news recently. Typically, people get excited for the red cups, as they signify the beginning of the holidays; this year, however, some claim the simple cup design is a “war on Christmas.” Joshua Feuerstein, who identifies himself as an “American evangelist, Internet and social media personality,” posted a video on Facebook about the Starbucks cup that has been shared nearly 500,000 times. In the video, Feuerstein says he told baristas in an Arizona Starbucks that his name was “Merry Christmas,” so they would have to write “Merry Christmas” on the red cup. Being a religious person, I think this controversy is absolutely outrageous. I would understand if Starbucks was a religion-based company such as Hobby Lobby or Chick-fil-A, but it is not, so it has no obligation to celebrate the Christmas holiday. “The past few years, our customers have been showcasing their work on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest, and we even held a contest to support this creativity,” a Starbucks spokesperson said. “This year’s design is another way we are inviting our customers to create their own stories on our cups.” Christmas means different things to different people, and Starbucks is trying to acknowledge this by not solely promoting one interpretation of the holiday season. Feuerstein needs to realize that Starbucks is a company that represents a variety of cultures and religions, so its “blank canvas” cup design is the best way to demonstrate that. “Never once have I criticized someone’s beliefs, but Christmas is not about materialistic things like cups,” Starbucks barista Miranda Dowell said. “Starbucks is a company that want their customers to express themselves during the holidays, plain and simple.” There are many more problems to worry about this holiday season instead of Starbucks’ cup design. Customers go to Starbucks for coffee, and if the cup design ruins your coffee-drinking experience, then drive around the corner to the nearest Dunkin Donuts. Kamara Turner is a sophomore mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @kvmara.
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This in turn helps students get on with their lives sooner, which means fewer student loans and the ability to pay those loans back much faster. The increased graduation rate also has benefits for the community at large. “One of which is the prosperity of the state in terms of the economic social fabric of the state,” Johnson said. “More college graduates are certainly important to that.” This development has been a part of a continuing trend involving ISU’s slowly rising graduation rate. Johnson feels the University has been focused on student success recently and the mix of dedicated faculty, students and the services available to them has led to the highest graduation rate in recent memory. Johnson says this statistic proves to many that ISU is well deserving of its place above other well-known universities, in regards to graduation rate. “I think this will speak to the state and to the parents,” Johnson said. “ISU is a university where both the state and parents and students like their investments and find it to be a worthwhile investment.”
The National Council of Jewish Women creates the red silhouette figures and collects stories from domestic violence victims in Illinois to be able to tell their stories.
Each silhouette contains information about a specific domestic violence case including the names, hometowns and ages. In cases where the victim died, it will also include their date of death as a memorial. IWU participates in the Silent Witness Display on a three to four
semester cycle and uses other means of domestic violence awareness displays such as the clothesline display in between Display visits. “The goal is to eliminate domestic abuse and homicides by bringing awareness of spreading these stories so people know it is okay to get help,”
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Redbirds possess the athleticism, size and talent to tackle difficult 2015-16 schedule full of elite teams
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ne of the most difficult schedules in school history awaits the 2015-16 Illinois State University men’s basketball team. However, the Redbirds believe they are ready for the challenge. Starting 9 p.m. CST Friday at San Diego State, the ’Birds will be placed in hostile environments against quality opponents all season long. The schedule includes tilts against nationally ranked No. 3 Maryland in Cancun (Nov. 24) and No. 2 Kentucky at historic Rupp Arena (Nov. 30), as well as a handful of teams favorited to win their conferences — ISU will be battle tested early and often. Not just the non-conference schedule will rough up the team. As part of the MVC, ISU faces some of the toughest mid-major competition, including Wichita State, Northern Iowa and Evansville. As a mid-major team, it is much harder to reach the NCAA Tournament without winning your conference tournament. ISU just missed the “Big Dance” last season, falling short to Northern Iowa 69-60 in the MVC Championship. To obtain an at-large bid as a mid-major, a team must possess wins against big non-conference opponents. ISU’s 2015-16 schedule possesses exactly that. Head coach Dan Muller believes his team is full of leaders ready to brave the challenge set before them and move forward from last year. “Being so close to the tournament, it’s given us motivation,” Muller said. “Advancing in the conference tournament, understanding how close we were and knowing if we work just a little bit harder, we can get over the hump. You’ve got to perform and you can not relax. Any team who wants to be great understands you have to improve every day.” ISU’s new up-tempo style and trapping defense appear to be an exciting change to this talented roster. Muller’s back court duo of senior wing DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and junior point guard Paris Lee will be the team’s most reliable guys night in and out. Preseason All-MVC selection — the first ISU selection since Jackie Carmichael in 2012 — and the MVC Newcomer of the Year a season ago, Akoon-Purcell is ISU’s best scorer. He reached double figures in 20 of his 28 contests, averaging a second team best 12.8 points per game. Akoon-Purcell is no scrub on defense or the boards either. “I think that’s the best part,” AkoonPurcell said. “People think I’m great on offense, I’m able to work harder getting rebounds and doing the little things.” Muller speaks highly of the Orlando native. “DeVaughn is a dynamic scorer; he can score in all different ways,” Muller said. “He’s a good shooter, he can score
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Head Coach Dan Muller returns six letter winners (Paris Lee, MiKyle McIntosh, Tony Wills, Justin McCloud, Deontae Hawkins, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell), five freshmen (Keyshawn Evans, David Ndiaye, Matt Hein, Elvis Harvey, Roland Griffin), graduate transfer Quintin Brewer, walk-on Javaka Thompson and eligible transfer Nick Banyard.
mid range, at the rim, he can post up. We’re counting on him to make tough plays and to lead. He’s had such a great offseason. I have a tremendous amount of confidence in DeVaughn and what he’s going to do this year.” Joining Akoon-Purcell in the back court is Illinois native Paris Lee. Lee is about as consistent as they come. He added 10-15 pounds to his frame over the offseason, which will benefit him on the offensive end when he drives to the basket and takes more contact. Lee has been a rock on both ends of the floor, returning 32.3 percent of ISU’s steals from last season as well as 30.4 of the team’s assists. Lee is eager to run the new offense and hopes to continue his ballhawking abilities on defense. “I think defense is what really kept me on the court,” Lee said. We’re going to be much faster than last year; it’s going to be awesome basketball. We’re going to have a lot of fast breaks, a ton of dunks, a lot of highlights. Playing faster hypes us up. I can’t wait.” Power forwards Nick Banyard and Quintin Brewer fill in as big men following the departure of Reggie Lynch. Both bring in tons of experience and intensity. Banyard and Brewer are able to rebound against and defend bigger post players. ISU will be tested against teams with a traditional center, such as Evansville’s Egidijus Mockevicius and Maryland’s Jake Layman and Diamond Stone, but Muller believes the ’Birds’ size paired with their athleticism will make the difference. The ’Birds also boast talented and long stretch fours in sophomores Deontae Hawkins and MiKyle McIntosh. Hawkins missed 10 games last season due to a stress fracture in his foot but came back with a purpose, earning a starting spot in nine out of the final 11 games. Meanwhile, McIntosh was just one of two players to appear in all 35 games while making 17 starts as a freshman. Both possess incredible length and massive stature for their athletic ability. The pair will be relied on to defend both the perimeter and paint. Hawkins, McIntosh and Banyard are all capable of being All-Valley production-type players. ISU also has a mix of youth with five freshmen. Experience gained throughout the season will be crucial for the entire team. Many think the Redbirds are a season away from being great, but if the entire team is able to put its foot on the gas during Akoon-Purcell’s final year, the Valley is in big trouble. “We have a lot of really, really good opportunities for our team this year,” Muller said. “We’re going to have to perform, or we’re going to take a bunch of Ls.” The ’Birds will be a ton of fun to watch this season as they take on NCAA giants and perennial programs. ISU has a handful on its plate but one can not eat if they aren’t presented with the opportunity. “I don’t know a lot, but I do know if you don’t play them, you can’t beat them.”
Leaders of the pack
The junior point guard from Maywood, Ill., will be in complete control of the ’Birds this season following the graduation of Daishon Knight. A member of the MVC All-Defensive Team, Lee led the MVC and ranked No. 9 nationally in steals (2.4 per game). Lee boasts an impressive 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio. For him to take his game to the next level, Lee needs to be aggressive getting to the basket. With a career scoring average of 6.8 points per game, Lee needs to produce more double digit games. If Lee drives to the lane more when the opportunity presents itself along with scoring with the flow of the offense, he will make that next step. He may be one season away from being All-Valley, but he has the potential to make noise worthy enough of competing against Fred Van-Vleet for the accolades. Lee is a proven leader, starting 67 of 68 career games, and he will continue his growth on the both ends for the 2015-16 campaign.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell — F Akoon-Purcell is the heart and soul of the team. After making a statement as the MVC Newcomer of the Year, Akoon-Purcell will look to end his college career with a bang. The senior wing from Orlando was second in scoring for the ’Birds last season, averaging 12.8 points per game. Despite suffering from a broken hand early in the season, Akoon-Purcell returned with ease. A pre-season All-MVC selection, Akoon-Purcell can get to the basket at will and is a magician at creating his own shot, but he needs to get to the free-throw stripe more this year. After Akoon-Purcell torched Southern Indiana for 24 points during the Redbirds exhibition, Eagles’ Head coach Rodney Watson said he would be surprised if AkoonPurcell didn’t lead the Valley in free-throw attempts this season. If he can stay healthy, he will be the ’Birds leading scorer and their go-to guy every time they take the floor.
Immediate impact
MiKyle McIntosh — F McIntosh is the biggest question mark of the team. Athleticism, size and talent are all there. The consistency is not. He plays out of control and over dribbles at times. However, when he can be the point forward type of player he’s displayed in little spurts, McIntosh is almost always a mismatch for opposing defenses. The sophomore forward needs to shy away from forcing the offense and let it flow through him and his teammates instead. Similar to Hawkins, McIntosh will benefit from the up-tempo offense and press defense. He needs to show more purpose getting to the basket and finish his drives along with willing his way to the FT-line more, where he needs to knock ’em down. McIntosh’s ceiling is as high as he wants to make it, and he will only grow with experience. Like Lee, McIntosh is a stud and has potential to be an All-MVC type player.
Nick Banyard — F/C The junior transfer from New Mexico is eligible this season after sitting out last year and should be an immediate factor to ISU’s success. Reaching the NCAA Tournament during his two years at New Mexico, the 6’8” big man provides not only size, but also experience. Similar to McIntosh and Hawkins, Banyard has a nice stroke from mid-range and beyond, but he cannot fall in love with the jump shot. It will help the ’Birds tremendously if Banyard can display a consistent post game. Banyard needs to take advantage of his freak athleticism and crash the boards hard, and he should be the ’Birds’ leading rebounded this season.
ISU suffers close losses during its difficult nonconference schedule but still wills its way to the NCAA Tournament by winning the MVC Championship during Arch Madness in St. Louis.
Role players
Overall: 20-11 Conference: 12-6
Top: Head coach Dan Muller enters his fourth year (58-44 record). Left: MiKyle McIntosh appeared in all 35 games.
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Paris Lee led the MVC and ranked No. 9 nationally in steals (2.4 per game). Lee will be one of the Redbirds’ expected top producers for the 2015-16 season.
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Deontae Hawkins — F
Hawkins is blessed with incredible athleticism. The 6’8” sophomore forward needs to be more consistent on offense this season. Hawkins came in clutch for the ’Birds during their win over Evansville in the MVC Quarterfinals, netting 17 points along with a pair of clutch baskets to seal the victory. Hawkins falls in love with the 3-point shot a little too much at times, averaging just 32.3 percent from beyond the arc last year. Using his body better in the paint along with being more aggressive on the boards will be areas to improve. Hawkins, along with McIntosh, will benefit the most from the new press and zone defense the Redbirds will run this year. The Dayton, Ohio, native just finished serving a suspension dating back to ISU’s trip to Spain during the summer. Muller assures the off-court issues are behind Hawkins and he has cooperated well. If Hawkins can take a leap forward on offense this year, he has potential to be a big piece to the puzzle of getting the ’Birds to the big dance in March.
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Steals averaged by junior guard Paris Lee last season which led the MVC and ranked No. 9 nationally. Lee’s ballhawking abilities earned him MVC All-Defensive accolades.
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A redshirt senior graduate transfer, Brewer led Bethune-Cookman in rebounds with 7 per game. Brewer should be Muller’s first option off the bench for Banyard. In his last year of eligibility, Brewer is looking to do whatever it takes to help ISU get to the dance. His size and intensity on the boards should be a big factor throughout the season. With the departure of Reggie Lynch, Brewer and Banyard are the ’Birds’ new flashy, up-tempo style big men.
Mr. Hustle and Effort. Wills does anything and everything it takes. He has shown improvement all-around every year since he’s arrived on campus. He doesn’t do anything amazing or rarely stuffs the stat sheet, but Wills quietly produces in all aspects of the game. Wills’ length and intensity on defense should be a big factor in creating more turnovers this season. He may not be an offensive threat, but Wills earns his minutes by being the right place, right time type of player.
McCloud lit it up during the MVC Tournament, finishing 6-for7 from 3-point range. A natural pure shooter, McCloud will be a key piece in spacing the floor for the Redbirds. When he is able to set his feet coming off screens, opponents better watch out for his deep ball. McCloud shot 38.7 percent (29-of-75) from beyond the arc last season. Muller insists the ’Birds are not a shooting team, but McCloud is on the floor for one main reason, let it fly. see ROSTER page 8
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F - Roland Griffin
2015-16 Men’s basketball schedule
Freshmen
This kid will be good for a very long time. Out of all five freshmen, Griffin will make the biggest early impact. He seems the most promising, with the body of an upperclassmen and a solid basketball skill set. The West Aurora graduate averaged a team-high 16 points and 8 rebounds per game during his senior year. If the 6’7” wing can continue his development learning behind Akoon-Purcell and McIntosh, Griffin will be a force to reckon with the next couple years.
C - Daouda “David” Ndiaye The perfect definition of a raw talented freshman. Ndiaye is a giant, standing at 7’. However, Ndiaye is inexperienced and hasn’t played in a competitive game in over a year and a half. Weighing in at just 210 lbs., Ndiaye is on a strict seven-meals-a-day diet under the ISU coaching staff. Ndiaye will need to continue to hit the weight room extra hard to build up muscle. If Muller finds floor time for Ndiaye, he will be bullied up early by the strong non conference schedule and the Valley big men. If Ndiaye sharpens his skills on both ends of the court, he will be incredible by his senior year.
G - Keyshawn Evans Evans is easily the fastest guy on the team. He will grow tremendously under Lee’s wings and should be a reliable backup whenever Lee needs a breather. Evans dribbles with a purpose, and his agility and quickness will help him blow past defenders.
Redshirt
F - Elvis Harvey
G - Matt Hein
Walk-on
G - Javaka Thompson
11/08/15 vs. Southern Indiana-Exhibition 2 p.m. (88-81 W) 11/13/15 at San Diego State 9 p.m. 11/16/15 vs. Morehead State 7 p.m. 11/19/15 vs. South Dakota State 7 p.m. 11/21/15 vs. Houston Baptist 6 p.m. 11/24/15 vs. Maryland @ Cancun, Mexico 7:30 p.m. 11/25/15 vs. Rhode Island or TCU @ Cancun, Mexico 5 or 7:30 p.m. 11/27/15 vs. Quincy 2 p.m. 11/30/15 at Kentucky 6 p.m. 12/05/15 vs. Alabama-Birmingham 7 p.m. 12/13/15 vs. Murray State 3 p.m. 12/16/15 at Illinois-Chicago 8 p.m. 12/19/15 at Saint Joseph’s 1 p.m. 12/22/15 vs. Tennessee State 6 p.m. 12/30/15 vs. Missouri State* 7 p.m. 01/03/16 at Drake* 1 p.m. 01/06/16 vs. Loyola* 7 p.m. 01/09/16 at Indiana State* 1 p.m. 01/12/16 at Southern Illinois* 7 p.m. 01/15/16 vs. Evansville* 8 p.m. 01/20/16 at Bradley* 7 p.m. 01/23/16 vs. Northern Iowa* 3 p.m. 01/26/16 vs. Drake* 7 p.m. 01/30/16 at Missouri State* 3 p.m. 02/03/16 at Loyola* 7 p.m. 02/06/16 vs. Wichita State* 9 p.m. 02/11/16 at Evansville* 8 p.m. 02/14/16 vs. Bradley* 3 p.m. 02/17/16 vs. Indiana State* 7 p.m. 02/20/16 at Northern Iowa* 3 p.m. 02/24/16 vs. Southern Illinois* 6 p.m. Follow @Vidette_Sports 02/27/16 at Wichita State* TBD *MVC game
Muller announced both Harvey and Hein will redshirt the 2015-16 season. Both need to gain experience and will still be able to travel with the team.
Thompson practiced with the Redbirds last year after attending Knox College.
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Keep your mental health in check as finals approach GIANNA ANNUNZIO Features Reporter
With finals week rapidly approaching, it seems inevitable to run into stressful class days, rigorous study routines and last-minute group meetings in hopes of hastily completing term projects. As the hectic happenings of fall semester’s end bring increased responsibility, most students have less power to keep stress at bay. To avoid going into final exam overdrive in the coming weeks, engaging in activities to relax your mind and body will assist in more effective studying and better overall health. Jackie Lanier, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, provided a handful of crucial tips for student wellbeing during finals. Her first tip: get moving. “Engage in physical activity,” Lanier said. “Preferably outside, which will help boost your mind and body.” Exercise does not just physically strengthen the body. It is also vital for maintaining mental fitness and stress reduction. Physical activity can also be effective in reducing fatigue and improving concentration, aiding in the ability to properly retain exam information. Lanier also suggests inviting conversation about how you are feeling with people you trust. “Release some of the stress through talking with friends and family about what you are feeling,” Lanier said.
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your overall health more than you would expect. When under stressful circumstances, your first food craving is likely a non-healthy option. “Fuel up right,” Lanier said. “Load up on healthy snacks such as fruit and yogurt in your dorm or apartment.” Although several students have made coffee a part of their daily routine, avoiding or limiting caffeine can prevent the feeling of being wound up, making stressful situations feel more intense. You should also try and avoid eating to relieve stress, which occasionally leads to overeating. In addition to downtime and eating correctly, making sure your sleep habits are effective is a cruJenna Kadziulus / Staff Photographer cial part of the relax and recharge Taking time to relax and take care of yourself is important, especially when the necessity. stress of school is overwhelming. “Don’t pull all-nighters,” Lanier said. in keeping important due dates in Since talking assists in your own “Get the right amount of sleep, check. Having your responsibilities personal evaluation of situations, seven to eight hours.” outlined not only reminds you of it can be a cathartic way to get A good night’s sleep will assist in each task, but allows you to incorthrough tough times. It can additackling the day’s stresses ahead. porate free time in between. tionally lead to new solutions and When you are tired, you are also “Take an hour,” Lanier said. outlets for handling stress, leaving prone to agitation and less likely “Put your book away, get off more room for beneficial academic to retain information properly. social media, and give your brain a work. Downtime combined with positive break. Listen to some great tunes. Getting organized also helps sleep patterns can assist in stress Take a break and do something keep stress at bay and prevents lowering. purely for fun.” due dates and assignments from Finals week does not have to be All students who want to engage being forgotten. in high academic performance also an overbearing experience. As the “Organize notes, plan out study semester comes to a close, prepare need to dedicate time to a rest cyspace and plan out the remainder yourself by combining fitness, cle. Programming some downtime of the semester with key due dates nutrition and relaxation. Paying into your hectic schedule increases and exams,” Lanier said. attention to overall mental and the quality of your “uptime,” and If you are a student who benefits physical health can positively alter even in short bouts will decrease from having written dates at your both your academics and lifestyle stress and increase energy. fingertips, investing in a planner as a student. The foods you eat also affect or even a blank journal will assist
Association for Women in Communication provides experience and service opportunities
middle school-aged girls aiming to learn about media literacy and how women are portrayed in the media. “We’re trying to relate it to Providing professional experithem, maybe showing them some ences for all of its members, Illinois pictures of some girls they might State University’s Association watch on Disney Channel or for Women in whatever girls Communication RSO FACTS their age watch,” (AWC) aims to Puskar said. dive headfirst “So we’re WEBSITE: isuawc@ilstu.edu into the real-life trying to relate world of the NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 30 it back to them communication with girls in DUES: $6 ISU Chapter, $34 field. the media that National Chapter As a profesthey look up to sional developFounded: Revived at ISU in 2014 and just show ment organizathem how the tion providing media portrays several leadership possibilities, women, and how they really are, AWC prepares its members for and how that needs to change.” opportunities like internships and Alongside these experiences, future careers through multiple new internships are introduced on outlets. the weekly basis. AWC’s executive Miranda Puskar, a senior public board usually announces these relations major, is the president opportunities, in addition to the of AWC. She says the group gains group’s own occasional researchexperience by getting involved with ing. special event planning, coordinat“I feel like every week you are ing community involvement and provided with an experience that work shopping. either you can be in or pursue,” “We do resume workshops and Puskar said. interviewing workshops, so it defi“And I feel like it’s really you get nitely makes you a better profesout what you put in. And in the sional,” Puskar said. meantime, we create friendships “We get freshmen who go, ‘this is from that.” my major, but I don’t really know Although ISU’s AWC is a student at the end what I’m going to have chapter, there are also professional to do.’” AWC chapters established around Last week, AWC’s community the country. Since Bloomingtoninvolvement chair coordinated an Normal also has a chapter of its event with the Boys & Girls Club own, the group can easily connect of Bloomington-Normal. AWC with these local boards. spoke to SMART Girls, a group of “The Bloomington-Normal proGIANNA ANNUNZIO Features Reporter
fessional chapter throws an awards ceremony in the spring semester that we help coordinate as well,” Puskar said. “There’s scholarships and awards from AWC.” Last month, AWC attended a national conference in Kansas City to gather with these professional chapters from all over the United States. “That was such a cool networking opportunity because now I’m connected with people that are in Washington DC,” Puskar said. “So I think a big selling point too is that not only can you connect with professionals in Bloomington-Normal, you can connect with them all over the United States.” Another AWC perk: senior students benefit in the long career run.
“If you have a national membership, you have access to their job board,” Puskar said. “It’s just like job postings that you can access that are also all over the United States.” Although the group is called “Women in Communications,” Puskar says both male and female students are welcome to join. Above all, she hopes members gain a sense of professionalism while also forming lasting bonds. “I know the name kind of throws people off, but we also have business majors that come,” Puskar said. “But honestly just anybody that’s looking to develop their professionalism and make new friends, and just anybody that’s looking for experience.
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Things to do this weekend The Trojan Women A show of fate and a strong female cast, the play follows the women of Trojan after their city and everything they have has been destroyed. The final weekend for this School of Theatre and Dance production will be held in Westhoff Theatre, running through Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster. com or at the College of Fine Arts Box Office in the Center for the Performing Arts.
Reggie’s Retro Rewind Jellies and cropped tops, anyone? Up Late at State is hosting a ’90s retro-themed event in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom. The Event will be from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday. Wear your best costume, there will be prizes, activities, free food and a giveaway.
Jeff Tracta: Impressionist, Comedian, Singer show Former soap opera star of the long-running CBS drama “The Bold and the Beautiful” is coming to Bloomington. Tracta is now a working impressionist, with a repertoire from the likes of Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Billy Joel to comedic tributes to Adam Sandler, George Lopez, Joan Rivers, Ray Romano and more. This event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the BCPA. For ticket pricing visit, www.cityblm.org.
INTIMATE APPAREL Recently, the Heartland Theatre Company opened a new show and is in its second week. Performances are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every weekend until Nov. 22. Esther, a New York native and intimate-apparel seamstress, makes intimates for clients ranging from wealthy to prostitutes in the early 1900s. Desiring a better life and a husband, she becomes involved with two men. For more information on ticket pricing, visit www.heartlandtheatre.org.
Free dress up as “Paddington” movie event Paddington, a bear, makes his way to England to search for a new home after an earthquake has destroyed his old one. Paddington finds family in the Browns, but conflict ensures when a taxidermist, played by Nicole Kidman, has her eye on him. This event takes place 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Normal Theater. If you dress up as a movie character, you get in for free. The movie event is sponsored by Normal Parks and Recreation.
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The Association for Women in Communication meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and helps empower female students at ISU.
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IWU sheds light on domestic violence in Silent Witness Display NIKKI NIGGEMEYER News Reporter
Illinois Wesleyan University is hosting the Silent Witness Display until Friday at various locations across its campus to bring awareness to domestic violence and pay respect to survivors of domestic violence. The Silent Witness Display is an exhibit that uses life-sized red silhouettes of men, woman and children. Each silhouette has a gold shield attached that tells a true story about a domestic violence crime that happened in Illinois. “It is a way to help our campus to focus on thinking about and paying attention to relationship dynamics in their own experiences and the lives of those around them,” Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life Matthew Damschroder said. “Also, we want to be able to give them the resources to intervene when they see things that are unhealthy or unsafe.” The Silent Witness Display is a national exhibit that travels around the country. Several states have their own sponsored exhibits. see SILENT page 5
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Textbook committee to reduce costs for students BRENT BADER News Reporter
Cheaper textbooks may be on the horizon for Illinois State University students, as a committee dedicated to lessening the cost of textbooks was formed in a proposal passed Nov. 4 by the Student Government Association and the Academic Senate. In the proposal authored by Ryan Powers, president of the SGA, and Dane Ward, dean of Milner Library, the duo identify the growing concern of expensive textbooks and lay out a plan of action to reduce textbook costs and educate both students and faculty on maintaining a cheaper textbook budget. “With college education tuition going up year after year, especially with the state and most likely a big budget cut coming, tuition is going to keep going up and up,” Powers said. The proposal identifies that students spend in excess of $1000 a year on average and that the Government Accountability Office reports the price of new textbooks increased 82 percent between 2002 and 2012.
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SGA and the Academic Senate have worked together to form an committe with the goal of reducing the cost of textbooks. Powers said one thing that the university as a whole can do to help is reduce the cost of textbooks. The committee, which comes as the result of two years’ worth of discussions, including both Powers and former President of the SGA Connor Joyce, would be made up of members from the Academic Senate, SGA and representatives from the administration. “What’s nice is that this committee
won’t have any representatives from textbook stores,” Powers said. “That way there’s no outside influence. Of course we’ll still be working closely with textbook stores to have enough money to support their entity.” The committee will be focused on both long-term and short-term goals. The short-term plan mainly regards education for both faculty and students. Students would be educated on how to pick their textbooks,
especially freshman who may be uninformed about buying books used or borrowed. The committee will look at how the process is currently handled and how it may be improved. Textbook stores will be contacted and worked with to find ways to lessen the costs of books directly, but faculty will also be advised on how to search out cheaper textbooks online that cover the same information. “We want to make sure that students are still getting a quality education, but at a reduced price,” Powers said. These reduced price books may come in the form of open-source textbooks, which are essentially free online books. This makes up the long-term portion of the committee’s proposal and comes as a result of Senator Dick Durbin’s bill this past month to help get more federal funding for open-source textbooks. “It’s part of a large change in the way that the whole publishing ecosystem is going online,” Ward said. “Everything is moving in that direction, everything is gradually becoming free.”
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Seasonal jobs for students Don’t stress about money; winter break work is easy to find College bookstores
Retail is your best bet for finding employment during winter break. Retail stores often need extra help for the extremely busy holiday season and usually hire extra help for seasonal positions. But be warned, everyone will be competing for these jobs, so get your applications in as early as possible.
College bookstores are flooded with book orders in between semesters and usually need a lot of extra hands for packing, shipping, organizing and managing the book load for the coming semester. Check out bookstores in your area, online or near your college for openings.
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Along with retail stores, restaurants tend to get extra busy when the holiday season rolls around. This will usually land you a hosting or bussing position. Offer to take early morning or late night shifts that many others may be less inclined to take. You might be surprised on how much you are able to save up from just the tips alone.
You may get lucky and find an internship that lasts around five weeks to apply for over break. Check out companies hiring people with your skill set or looking for students in your major. This is also a great way to get your foot in the door for longer internships for the summer or the upcoming semesters.
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Winter break brings a slew of holiday parties, You are not the only one staff Christmas events who gets some time off Ajah Aviles / Staff Photographer and weddings likely to around December. EvThere will be many opportunities for students to make be catered. This means eryone is going to need money over winter break because there are places hiring for local catering companies baby sitters for the the holidays. will be looking for some younger kids who will be out of school a few weeks, someone to watch their pets extra hands to help out during one of the busiest times while they are on vacation or someone to take care of of the year. Catering jobs give you the chance to gain their homes while they are out of town for a few days. experience working with food and people, and they are Ask around and see who might need help while you are ultimately a great résumé builder. home so you can make some extra money on the side. Compiled by Rebecca Davis / Features Reporter
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Redbirds look to step it up this season JASON KLAER Senior Staff
After posting a record of 2-28 last season, the Illinois State University women’s basketball team is looking to improve in many areas on the court. With six new players added to the roster, a new-look team will help shake-up the conference scene. New players include freshman guard Katrina Beck, who tallied 16 points in her first-ever NCAA game. Shakeela Fowler, another true freshman guard, was also added in the offseason. Fowler netted a team-high 23 points in ISU’s exhibition win over Lindenwood. ISU also did some international recruiting with the addition of forward Millie Stevens. Head coach Barb Smith sees nothing but positive aspects of this young team which has been carefully crafted together. “I think this team is special and I really love the way they have come together. I think there is great work ethic on the team as well as chemistry,” Smith said. “We have had more people in the gym this year than we have ever had in my time at Illinois State, and that is on their own trying to get better.” Octavia Crump is the lone senior on this roster who is entering her fourth season with the program. Crump was added as a walk-on prior to the 2012 season and has increased her efficiency every year. Last season, Crump was second on the squad in points-per-game (10.6) rebounds-per-game (5.7). Smith is pleased with how Crump has taken some of the younger players and challenged them. “[Crump] has done a great job so far. She is being a vocal leader and is also being similar to a mother figure out there,” Smith said. “She is the older player and she is providing a lot of leadership on and off the court. She has proven herself, we just need to get her to be more consistent.” Junior Taylor Stewart is another player on the court who has seen the court more every season. Stewart was second on the team in total minutes played (825) and was also fourth in free-throw percentage (72 percent). “Stewart has also done a great job this summer in bringing
all of these new players in and making them feel at home,” Smith said. “I also think Kay [Gebhardt] is stronger than she has been since arriving at Illinois State, and Colleene Smith worked every day this summer to try and get better.” Others, such as senior Lexie Taylor, will also be trying to have an impact on this season’s team. Last season, Taylor had to sit out due to eligibility reasons. “[Taylor] is coming along and I think she has worked so hard this summer. This is her only year to play here and she had to sit out last season; she is hungry.” Illinois State also added walk-on Morgan Radtke prior to the start of this season, and she is a former member of the Illinois State women’s club basketball team. Friday, the ’Birds will hit the road for their first regular season opener against Bowling Green. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
Birds to begin balling in Bowling Green The Illinois State University women’s basketball team will travel to Bowling Green, Ohio to take on the Falcons of Bowling Green. Barb Smith says the Redbirds will have to be ready to run with BGSU. “They are a greedy team that pushes the ball in transition and set a lot of on-ball screens,” Smith said. “With a very active and moving offense, they are well coached and show some youth as well. It is early in the year, but I expect a battle on Friday night.” Last season, the Falcons edged the ’Birds at Redbird Arena, 58-54. Since 2011, Illinois State is 2-3 versus Mid-American Conference opponents. Smith says the defensive end of ISU is key in competing against BGSU. “I would like to see a lot of improvement on our defensive side, we have been seeing a lot of film and realizing our defense is not aggressive enough,” Smith said. “I’m hoping that we will come out with a desire to play defense and be together and have our rotations all together.” Bowling Green is coming off of a nine-win season and a 4-8
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Shakeela Fowler floats a basket over a Lindenwood defender in the Redbirds exhibition game Wednesday.
finish at home. The Falcons ended 2015 on a 12-game losing streak. Bowling Green is searching for its first win since January 24, 2015. The game will take place at the Stroh Center and tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
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The Redbirds dropped their first Valley game of the year last week and look to rebound against the Salukis ZACK CARPENTER / Sports Editor
THREE KEYS TO WIN War path It’s no secret how bad the ISU running game was last week. Marshaun Coprich was bottled up for just 68 yards on 22 carries, breaking his streak of seven consecutive 100yard performances. Look for Coprich to be on a war path this week against a Salukis defense that ranks in the bottom-third of the Valley in nearly every defensive category. If the ’Birds expect to avoid an upset bid, he will need to break off a couple explosive plays.
Bring the heat The Redbirds’ normally elite pass rush struggled last week to contain and bring down South Dakota State’s mobile and elusive freshman QB Taryn Christion. Their inability to put consistent pressure on Christion gave him time to scramble and find receivers down field. It put a ton of weight on the shoulders of the ISU secondary, which has been burned several times this season but performed very well for most of the game, to cover SDSU receivers for longer than normal. ISU needs to hit SIU QB Mark Iannotti early and often to send a message and make him uncomfortable in the pocket.
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SPACK’S COMMENTS
REDBIRDS Illinois State (7-2, 5-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference) is a group of sharks looking to eat right now. It will be heated after suffering its first conference loss of the year against South Dakota State last week, looking to dish out some punishment against the Salukis. The biggest match-up to watch in this one is how the ISU pass rush affects SIU’s elite air attack and how well the Redbirds’ secondary defends the Salukis’ group of talented receivers.
REDBIRDS Anthony Warrum has already found himself in this spot this season, but with how locked in he has been playing, he gets the nod for a second time. It’s impossible to ignore what the junior WR has been doing, racking up a career-high 241 yards with three touchdowns last week. The performance put him at 1,031 yards on the season (second in the conference) with 13 TD, tying him for No. 1 all-time on the ISU single-season receiving TDs list with Ricky Garrett (1998) while putting him above Laurent Robinson and Tyrone Walker. All that time working with fellow Indiana native Tre Roberson in the offseason has truly paid off.
“[Southern Illinois’ hurry-up offense] brings a lot of challenges. It forces you to be a little more basic in your approach. It’s hard to substitute when it’s really fast and uptempo. We’ll have to be very good in our signaling and our defenses and make sure our linebackers get the right signals.”
SALUKIS Southern Illinois (3-6, 2-4 MVFC) will strut out an offense that leads the Missouri Valley in total offense, scoring offense, passing offense and first downs while being ranked in the top-15 nationally in all four categories with its hurry-up approach. The Salukis need to do something about their defense, though, as their unit is a cellar dweller in total defense, passing defense and rushing defense (all ranked ninth in the Valley). They have also been giving up 33.7 points per game, which is tied for seventh in the conference.
SALUKIS Mark Iannotti doesn’t look like much if you saw him on the street. He looks like an average guy, but he has a strong arm that has nearly fallen off this year with how much the SIU offense has thrown the ball. He comes into Saturday’s contest ranking in the top-15 in the nation in total offense (3rd), passing yards (7th) and passing touchdowns (13th) while leading the Valley in all three categories.
BY THE NUMBERS 2: Marshaun Coprich has rushed for 1,000-plus yards in two straight seasons, becoming one of just three ISU runners to do so in the program’s history. 1: Although Tre Roberson struggled last week, he still ranks No. 1 in the country in passing yards per completion (20.45) due to his deep connections with Anthony Warrum. TV and RADIO: Broadcast live at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN and on the radio at WJBC (AM 1230) TWITTER: Follow live in-game updates, pictures and videos: @ZCarp11 @Vidette_Sports @RedbirdFB
Avoid confusion The Salukis run an up-tempo, hurryup offense. The ISU defense, and more specifically the linebackers handling the defensive signaling calls coming in from the sidelines, need to stay composed and focused in order to get the right pre-snap alignments and plays called. If the ’Birds mix up coverages and blitzes, SIU will be able to sustain long drives and hit on a couple big plays.
PREDICTION ILLINOIS STATE 49, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 28 On paper this one looks like it could be a 30-point blowout. The Salukis’ defense will be incredibly outmatched against an elite Redbird offense. But on the flip side of the coin, the Salukis boast one the best
statistical air attacks in the Valley, and with the much-maligned ISU secondary struggling this year — except for last week’s effort against South Dakota State in which it stood tall for most of the game — SIU should be able to open things
up with Iannotti connecting on a few deep balls. Expect a shootout in Carbondale on Saturday until the fourth quarter where the ’Birds pull away to stay in a tie atop the Valley standings with North Dakota State.
THREE KEYS TO WIN Make it a shootout The Salukis don’t stand a chance on defense against the Redbirds. ISU’s offense is just that good, and SIU’s defense is just that bad. Its shot at pulling off the biggest upset in the FCS this week is to light up the scoreboard and hope QB Mark Iannotti and WR Billy Reed can outlast the three-headed monster of Tre Roberson, Marshaun Coprich and Anthony Warrum.
Exploit the secondary Reed is coming off a big game in a loss to South Dakota, hauling in five catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, upping his numbers to 661 yards and six scores on the year. He will need to have a big game and lead a Salukis’ receiving corps which has four guys who have recorded 300-plus yards and three or more scores this season. They are matched up against a secondary coming off a nice outing, but it is a defensive unit that has been inconsistent this season.
Win the special teams battle In just about every noteworthy upset in college football, a big play is made on special teams. Whether it is a long return, blocked kick or a fake field goal, special teams almost always plays a crucial role in an upset. The Salukis have the odds severely stacked against them, but if they can weather the storm and match the Redbirds’ offense tit for tat, a significant play in the most underrated portion of the game could prove colossal.