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The candidates on the issues
The election has illuminated substantial differences between Clinton and Trump
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epublican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton differ on many issues. Learn more about where they stand before you hit the polls Tuesday.
that men and women deserve equal pay, but later dismissed the idea of a gender pay gap. He has no plans for equal pay listed on his website. Clinton wants to work to close the pay gap. As senator, she introduced the Paycheck Fairness Act that worked to give women the tools needed to stand up against discrimination in the workforce. She has an entire section on her website devoted to Women’s Rights and Opportunity.
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Trump plans to increase military spending and size. He opposes the Iran nuclear arms deal and believes illegal immigration to be a serious concern to national security. Clinton plans to stick with our allies, prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and work to strengthen ties between America and Cuba.
Trump states he will work with Arab allies and other partners in the Middle East to fight ISIS. Clinton lists a plan on her website to battle global terrorism. On that plan is taking out ISIS’s stronghold in Iraq and Syria.
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Trump’s tax plan states he will reduce taxes “across-the-board,” ensure that the rich pay their share, eliminate special interest loop-
Trump has flip-flopped on equal pay saying
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holes and reduce the cost of childcare by allowing families to deduct the average cost of childcare from their taxes. Clinton believes in a fair tax system where the wealthy, Wall Street and corporations pay their fair share.
Gun control Trump supports upholding the Second Amendment and keeping the right to bear arms. Clinton wishes to end gun violence. To do this, she plans to expand background checks, take on the gun lobby by removing the industry’s protection for “illegal and irresponsible actions” and keep guns away from violent criminals and the severely mentally ill.
Health care Trump wants to reform our health care system and has his whole plan, starting with Congress, listed on his website. Clinton plans to defend the Affordable Care
Act and ensure universal health care that is of quality and affordable for everyone in America.
Foreign affairs Trump wishes to start a long-term plan to stop radical Islam, rebuild the military and the economy and develop a foreign policy based on American interests. Clinton will stand up to Vladimir Putin of Russia and hold China accountable. She also wishes to develop a “real plan” for confronting terrorists.
Immigration Trump plans to build a wall between the southern border of the U.S. and Mexico to halt Mexican immigration. He insists that Mexico will be paying for this wall. Any illegal immigrants who cross the border will be detained until they are removed from the country. The Ten Point Plan on his website expresses further details. see ISSUES page 2
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Clinton calls for immigration reform and a pathway to “full and equal citizenship.” She also plans to end the three and 10-year bars requiring families to remain undocumented or force them to leave the country and pursue a green card.
Climate change Trump has repeatedly expressed that he does not believe in the science behind climate change. He does not have a designated section for climate change on his website. Clinton has plans to install half a billion solar panels by the end of her first term. Additionally, she will reduce American oil consumption by a third through cleaner fuels and more efficient cars, boilers, ships and trucks.
Higher education Trump plans to work with Congress on reducing the cost of college in exchange for federal tax breaks and tax dollars. He also states he will ensure that the opportunity to attend college will be easier to access, pay for and complete. Clinton will work toward making college debt-free and available for everyone. Included in this, community colleges will offer free tuition.
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Though the presidential race receives the most attention during election season, there are several other candidates who will appear on the ballot Tuesday for state and county positions.
FEDERAL President / Vice President of the United States Democrat: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Timothy Michael Kaine Republican: Donald J. Trump, Michael R. Pence Libertarian: Gary Johnson, Bill Weld Green: Jill Stein, Ajamu Baraka
United States Senator Democrat: Tammy Duckworth Republican: Mark Steven Kirk Libertarian: Kenton McMillen Green: Scott Summers
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Democrat: Susana Mendoza Republican: Leslie Geissler Munger Libertarian: Claire Ball Green: Tim Curtin
Republican: Don Everhart State’s Attorney Republican: Jason Chambers
CONGRESSIONAL (dependent on precinct) 13th District Democrat: Mark D. Wicklund Republican: Rodney Davis
18th District Democrat: Junius Rodriguez Republican: Darin LaHood
LEGISLATIVE State Senate: 53rd Legislative District Republican: Jason Barickman
REPRESENTATIVE State House: 105th Representative District
Auditor Republican: Michelle L. Anderson
Coroner Republican: Kathy Davis
County Board District 6: Members of the County Board Democrat: George J. Gordon (four-year term) Democrat: Laurie Wollrab (unexpired two-year term)
JUDICIAL Judge of the Circuit Court Eleventh Judicial Circuit Republican: Mark A. Fellheimer Judge of the Circuit Court Eleventh Judicial Circuit Republican: Casey Costigan
Republican: Dan Brady
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College Dems, Republicans campaign
The two RSOs encourage students to make a big impact Tuesday through phone banking, canvassing KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
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he Illinois State University chapters of the College Democrats and College Republicans are both working to make sure their respective parties win the upcoming elections. Vice President of College Democrats Zachary Braun said the RSO has been hard at work campaigning for Democratic candidates on local, state and national levels. “[We] have been actively campaigning at the local level for Victoria F. Harris, McLean County Board District 7, and [we’re] starting activity to reelect Tari Renner for Mayor of Bloomington,” Braun said. “At the state level, we endorse Mark Wicklund for Congress and Tammy Duckworth for Senate. For President, we strongly endorse and support Hillary Clinton.” Braun said the group has phone banking and canvassing opportunities for every candidate and will continue to do so in upcoming days. While the RSO has been hard at work campaigning for Democrats, Braun said the hardest thing for the group has been getting the student body more engaged. “Many students seem uninterested in this election and feel like both of the candidates are not representative of their views. Our main concern this election is to get as many students out to vote as possible during the early voting period,” he said. “This way, students who know they wish to vote do not have to wait in the long lines we experienced during the primaries.” Early voting locations are in the Bone
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College Democrats and College Republicans are working to make sure their parties win Tuesday. Student Center in the faculty/staff commons behind Einstein’s, Room 164D in Milner Library and in the Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers. Executive Director of College Republicans Delainey Trost said the RSO has working with several Republican campaigns. “We all had the opportunity to work for the state Senate and state Representative candidates by call banking,” Trost said. “Our President, Austin, has also been heavily
involved in helping Darin LaHood’s campaign locally. The campaign offices for Rubio and Trump in Florida were damaged from the hurricane, so we have also been call banking for them in Florida.” Trost said the group will continue campaigning until Election Day and is impressed by how many people are passionate about this election. “I think this election has been crazy. More and more students are heavily involved and
making sure their candidate wins,” she said. “So just being supportive and broadcasting how important it is for a republican to get into office is vital.” Trost said the only difficulty the club has faced is students’ lack of support for Donald Trump. “It has been made evident that Trump isn’t very favorable here, so I know some Republican students haven’t felt comfortable expressing their opinions,” she said. Braun said the Democratic nominee is not a popular choice among Democratic students either, but stressed the importance of voting for her. “Unfortunately, most students seem to be voting against one candidate, rather than for the other. Both candidates are incredibly unpopular; but this election is one of the most important ones that we may ever vote in, mainly due to the Supreme Court,” he said. “Women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gun safety and many more critical issues will be decided for a generation depending on who gets to appoint Justices.” “Most students understand that Donald Trump cannot be trusted to appoint those Justices, and that voting for Hillary Clinton is the only choice to protect the rights of minority groups,” he added. Trost believes young people will make a big impact on Election Day. “I think this election has engaged students because of the media. Most students probably do not watch Fox News or CNN; of course some do, but not all. So the only facts they get about the presidential candidates are what they see in Twitter, Facebook or other social media sites,” she said.
LGBT rights big topic in presidential election ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Reporter | @addough
On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision ruled on the Obergefell v. Hodges case that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Since then, the rights of the LGBTQIA community have come to a forefront in American politics. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have pledged to protect the LGBT community from discrimination and violence. Yet states such as North Carolina have passed laws that disenfranchise and discriminate against the LGBT community and its’ allies. “Recently, the state of North Carolina has passed a law, dubbed HB2, which prevents transgender people from using bathrooms corresponding with the gender in which they identify with. Do you agree with this law or perhaps understand why the republican led legislature would pass such a bill? Does it discriminate against people who identify as transgender?” Department of Politics and Government professor Julie Webber said. “To date, North Carolina and Gov. McCrory have lost
revenue due to organizations that boycott the state based on this discriminatory law. So, no I don’t understand why, if they are governing in the best interest of Carolinians, trans or other w ise, they would pass this bill,” she explained. “There is a long histor y of the obstruction of LGBT rights by social conservative groups pressuring republicans to pass this type of legislation in various parts of the country, including the federal government.” While both candidates claim they will protect LGBT rights, there are notable differences. Department of Politics and Government professor GianMario Besana at DePaul University said historically certain parties have advocated more than others. “Well, the Democratic Party has had a long history of advocating and passing laws at both the federal and state level which have protected the rights of the LGBT community and minorities,” Besana said. “On the other hand, social conservatives in the GOP have openly stated that marriage is between a man and woman, while states that are led by GOP legislatures, such as North Carolina, have passed laws that discriminate against transgender and other minority groups. So I would say that the Democrats have had a stronger history of supporting LGBT rights.” On Clinton’s official campaign website, it states she
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will work with Congress to pass the Equality Act. The bill, if passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protections that prohibit discrimination of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex. The protection would be over areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, public education, federal funding, credit and the jury system. Clinton’s website also states she will promote human rights of LGBT people around the world and promote funding for “safe and welcoming shelters and take on bullying and harassment in schools.” Trump’s official campaign website does not have a section dedicated to the LGBT community. After the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February, the new president will choose who will fill the ninth seat on the court, which will have an effect on LGBT-related rulings. With the election coming to a close Tuesday, the LGBT community will be an area the president will continuously work closely with, regardless of who wins.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Regardless of election outcome, Trumpism is here to stay
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lection season may be ending, but a new era of American politics has begun. A recent campaign advertisement aired by Republican nominee Donald Trump mentions that, if elected, he will “turn Washington upside down.” The fact is that he already has. The reality-star-turned-politician has unleashed vitriol never before seen in modern American politics, and the notion that it will simply disappear after the election is ridiculous. In fact, Trump himself may stick around as long as he possibly can by rejecting the results and refusing to accept the election. Regardless of how long Trump remains a political figure, Trump the idea is here to stay. Through either open admittance or implied ignorance, this election has exposed Americans who do not care about the fundamental principles upon which our nation was founded. It has also cultivated an extremely dangerous movement geared toward shifting United States policy to support jingoism and isolationism. The ramifications of these developments will be felt for years. Take the GOP for example. Splinter-
ing, self-harming and becoming a shadow of its former self, the Republican Party is in serious danger of disbanding, especially in the event of a Clinton presidency. Exactly how this development will affect future elections remains to be seen, but the formation of a new party with a
similar ideology is not impossible. Perhaps the most painful and lasting consequence of the Trump campaign will be the divides it has created and widened between regular citizens. Neighbors who have supported intolerant comments and friends who ridicule each other
about their voting choices are examples of these separations among the American people. There seems to be an empowerment of racist and misogynistic individuals, which has led to more open attitudes toward intolerance. As we seek to explore uncharted
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waters, it is important that we as individuals seek to unite and heal from the wounds inflicted by such an unprecedented campaign. We must reach out and embrace our neighbors who feel marginalized. We must step up and take more active roles within our democracy. We must find ways to educate ourselves on matters we have been misinformed and misled about. Most importantly, we must do whatever we can to ensure that we will never see an election such as this one again. The choice between a bigot and a knowledgeable individual perceived as shady is one that Americans will have to live with for some time. However, the lunacy that has surrounded the choice will live for much longer unless we actively do something about it. We may not have much of a choice regarding who our next president will be, but we do have a choice to rebuke Trumpism and all that it stands for. It is a choice that we must make. Should we not, this election may be looked back on as the start of the end of the United States of America.
Editorial written by TOM HEAGNEY, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
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or those who did not participate in early voting, Tuesday marks a special day for a majority of the Illinois State University student body: the first presidential election in which many students can vote. It’s crazy that the most talked about presidential race has almost come to its end, and this one will definitely go down in history. For many first-time voters, like myself, this race was one that either turned people into political buffs or unfortunately turned them away from possibly participating in future elections. From the get-go, young
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voters discussed how much they disliked candidates, did not trust them and how scandal after scandal was uncovered throughout the campaigns. With all the negativity aside, this is probably one of the best elections in which to be a first-time voter. There were so many historic moments and lessons many of us learned that will shape the country for years to come. First and foremost, I’m proud to say I was able to use my vote in the primaries and presidential election for the first female, major-party candidate. Many have tried in the past, including Hillary Clinton in 2008, but none were able to break that very high and dense glass ceiling. Clinton was always prepared for the role — serving in various political positions from the local to national level — but the nation did not seem ready to have a woman in its highest office. Luckily, all of that changed in July when she was named the presidential nominee
for the Democratic Party. Tuesday night, we may be able to announce we have the first female president. That means so much to not only many current voters and citizens, but to future generations that will look back on this historic election. Just a little under 100 years ago, women did not have the right to vote; now we can vote for a woman. That is what will stay with me forever. Turning to the other side of the spectrum, this election brought us an unprecedented candidate —Donald Trump. Enough has been said regarding his comments over the past year, and he has been rightfully criticized, but his unwavering popularity shows that ignorance is still widespread in our country. One would think a person who mocks a reporter with a disability, calls Mexicans “criminals” and “rapists,” plans to put a ban on Muslim immigration and brags about groping women would be shunned and
severely looked down upon for those statements. However, the complete opposite took place. Many voters stood by him to ultimately elect him as the Republican nominee in July. Unbelievable as it may seem, his remarks appealed to a large percentage of voters, which makes it even harder to take. Why is it that in 2016 these derogatory comments continue to live and remind the country of a time when so many rights and freedoms were restricted to citizens? When one party is moving ahead and nominating its first female candidate, the other party should not be stuck in the past. However, Trump’s comments also taught me a large majority of the country does want to fight for equality for all and put an end to discrimination. Whenever he would make a new statement, people would immediately jump into the conversation and explain what was so wrong about what he said. Ordinary citizens stood up for each other and
fought against his words, and that’s so important to look back on in the future. As the Clinton campaign has said numerous times, “Love trumps hate,” and it will continue to do so. When I was younger, I always wondered what it would be like to vote after I saw my parents come back from their polling place. Well, when you are really invested in politics and care about the outcome of the election, it feels really empowering. No matter who your choice of candidate is, take this opportunity to cast your vote and make your voice heard. We’ll most likely never see an election like this one again, and if it’s your first time voting, you’ll want to say you helped make history. Ema Sasic is a junior journalism major and News Editor and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ema_sasic.
What ISU professors are saying about the election
Compiled by Natalie Stuckslager News Reporter
“This election is pretty straightforward but the process of getting to this point has been strange. We have a profoundly unconventional candidate that has no background in government and politics. There has only been one other time this has happened and it was Herbert Hoover in 1928.”
“People think it’s so different than other elections and that’s why it is. If you look back, it’s not that different. There are no major things on the agenda and no impending war, things are just trucking along. This election is more of a clash of personalities.”
Lane Crothers, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology
James Stanlaw, Ph.D.
Professor of Politics and Government
“The media has played an important role in this election. It’s not necessarily positive. Both mainstream candidates have used it in their strategy and are using it as a tool, more than we have ever seen. I think like most people I am waiting for the election to be over. I don’t think it will be a clean ending, I don’t think everything will be wrapped up. It’s surprisingly even and too close to call.”
“The first presidential election I remember was in 1948. This one has been especially bad compared to all of the others. This time it’s all about personality in my opinion. The whole idea of virtue has gone out the window. It’s more about how bad can you make the other person look.”
Laura Trendle Polus
Instructional Assistant Professor of History
Professor of Communication and TV 10 News Director
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Safe Zone training provides support for students STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ News Reporter | @StephanieRoddd
In hopes of creating a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) students, Illinois State University’s Diversity Advocacy will host a training session open to students, faculty and staff who wish to help in adding to the effort. Part of the Safe Zone Project, which is described as a free online resource for creating powerful, effective LGBT awareness and ally workshops, the training will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Schroeder Hall. Anyone interested can register on the ISU Safe Zone website. “Safe Zone is a formal training for students, faculty and staff here at ISU — a lot of different universities put on their own version of Safe Zone,” Josh Marron, Safe Zone training instructor, said. “It allows for, especially for faculty and staff, to get well versed and understand the different and unique needs of the LGBT community and how they can act as a presence for support and advocacy for students who identify within that community.” Marron will teach the two-hour orientation session in which participants will engage in a mock coming-out exercise, view a short DVD, discuss case studies and receive resources and follow-up activities. Marron said this training will not only help
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Safe Zone training participants will receive a sign to display they are certified. students who identify in the LGBT community, but also faculty and staff. “At the other trainings that I’ve either attended or facilitated there are faculty and staff who, because they have a salient identity within the community they feel it to be a passion project,” Marron said. “[They see it as a]
personal responsibility to serve as an ally or an advocate because they know what it’s like to have to navigate the college system while being marginalized in that way.” After trainees finish their training, they receive a Safe Zone sign to display at their workspace. Marron said this sign reveals
to students that they can talk freely about what they are going through within their own identity with that person. Specialist at Diversity Advocacy Mandy Dartt organized the training event and said Diversity Advocacy and allyship are key traits that every Redbird should work toward. She described this training and the others they hold as a “great start or continuation of an advocate or ally’s journey.” “We make sure to include general information about the LGBTQIA+ population, historical information, current events and working with students,” she said. “We also focus on providing support and creating space for this population of students. It really has a lot of layers.” Dartt said the organization is holding two orientation sessions this fall and already has three more scheduled for the spring semester and will also have some this summer. As Dartt explained, 16 people have already signed up for Friday’s training session and 12 have registered for the one taking place Dec. 2, with new registrations every day. With registration free and open until the day before each event, Dartt and her team encourage faculty, staff, individual students or student groups/RSOs to register. For more information on Safe Zone and Diversity Advocacy, visit the Dean of Students website.
Man found dead near ISU campus ID’d as professor emeritus Illinois State University professor emeritus C. Frank Shaw has been identified as the individual found dead near campus Thursday. ISU Police confirmed Friday that Shaw, 72, of Bloomington, was discovered unresponsive in a vehicle found in the university parking lot at the intersection of Locust Street and Fell Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Shaw was a professor emeritus of the Department of
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Blo-No residents walked through multiple galleries at the Autumn Art Walk Friday. Tiffany Morrison Vidette Photographer
Art Walk brings color to Blo-No Friday Downtown Bloomington Association’s F1rst Fr1day allows local artists to share work REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter | @VRebeccaDavis
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riday, more than 100 local artists and gallery employees warmly welcomed Bloomington residents and visitors into their galleries and workshops. The Autumn Art Walk, which took place as part of downtown Bloomington’s monthly F1rst Fr1days, provided attendees with the chance to view streets filled with new art, learn about local artists and view work spaces, all while visiting the downtown shops which stayed open late for the festivities. Nearly every parking spot in the downtown area was taken by those
who utilized the unusually warm fall weather to spend the evening gallery-hopping. Most places displayed the artwork in the spaces artists use to make it, providing a look into the often unseen worlds of artists. Artists such as Herb Eaton and Angel Ambrose encouraged visitors to take a look around their workplace, which they filled with their own artwork for the evening. “I’m working all the time, every day, so I’m kind of prepared for it any time,” artist Joann Goetzinger said. “I clean up, and get a little food ready ... I’m a member of the art group that’s been showing for 16 years, so we do pretty much the same thing each year when we have
new work.” Downtown galleries also took advantage of the art walk, opening their doors to showcase new pieces from a variety of artists, while providing guests with snacks, live music and specials throughout the evening. Salon-style gallery Behind the Glass provided guests with a live pianist, as well as an area with paper and markers for guests to make their own artwork. Many downtown galleries showcased work by specific artists, including Main Gallery 404, which put a special spotlight on artist Sheila Allen. “This F1rst Fr1day, we’ve featured artist Sheila Allen, so she’s brought a lot of her pieces
in, and we have extra display area that she’s used,” Susan Mendenhall, owner of Main Gallery 404, said. “This is the beginning of our holiday pop-up shop, so between now and the holidays, we will have special featured art that will be suggested as gifts.” The galleries and artist studios weren’t the only places holding events Friday. In F1rst Fr1day fashion, many downtown businesses stayed open after hours for customers who wanted to stay out later. Illinois Tattoo Co., which recently moved to the downtown area, provided a silent auction to benefit Stevenson Elementary School. Additionally, there was wine and beer
tasting from Stave Wine Bar & Market and a live music performance by Brett Conlin, giving the tattoo shop a lively atmosphere that was hard to ignore. This scene wasn’t unusual to see on the streets of downtown Bloomington Friday, as many other shops hosted vendors, musicians, food and entertainment in addition to what they usually offer during regular hours. The F1rst Fr1day events, held each first Friday of the month, give attendees the chance to visit local businesses. Partnering with the Around the Corner Artist Group for the Autumn Art Walk allowed for a unique experience and a look into the lives of local artists.
Live from Normal it’s Saturday night: Normal Humor hosts ISNL ERIN ANIOLOWSKI Features Reporter | @erinaniolowski
Other crowd-favorite moments were the videos of sketches the actors made in advance. Lindsey Gleffe, who came to watch her friends perform, said she enjoyed the The Normal Humor’s Illinois State Night “Sorority Recruitment” and the familiar “Watterson DinREVIEW Live (ISNL) sketch show performances ing Center” sketches. Thursday and Saturday were anything but normal. “It was super funny, my cheeks her hurt from laughing Sketch comedy was performed at its finest with perso hard,” Gleffe said. formers who have potential to make it on “Saturday Many of the performers are not just comedians, but Night Live.” are thespians who work on productions that can be very ISNL is a sketch show that was performed at the dramatic and serious. Sarah Borczyk, a cast member who Normal Theater by Normal Humor, an RSO that brings has been part of Illinois State University theatre perforcomedy to campus. The show generally performs once mances, said she comes back for the laughs. a semester and is set in the style of SNL. The 10:30 p.m. “Acting and having an audience is one thing, but show Saturday was the last performance, and although there’s nothing more fulfilling than making the audience the audience filled half of the seats, the laughs filled the laugh at you speaking,” Borczyk said. “Laughter you can whole room. hear and its validation that what you’re doing is right.” This semester’s director was Luke Schneider, a senior Her favorite sketches were the “Adoption” and “The member of the sketch show, the host of the Normal Weekend Update,” which is a famous SNL scene where Humor’s Comedy Hour and a stand-up comedian. After two hosts (this show featuring Kristin Doering and the first sketch that introduced the show by yelling, Ethan Rickard) comment and joke about current events, “Live from Normal it’s Illinois State!” in SNL fashion, including the presidential election. the cast opened with a little song and dance about stalkAnnie Burton, Chris Stevenson, Jay Avery and ClifMonica Mendoza | Vidette Photographer ing. ford Close put on a phenomenal performance. One of Normal Humor presented ISNL at the Normal Theater Thursday and Saturday. Not every performer had experience with the the sketches that took place halfway through the show audience with an original song. show; performer Caitlin Wolfe is new to campus featured Burton, Avery, Close and Doering. The sketch The last musical performer who was part of the show was after transferring from Hope College in Michigan. One of resonated with audience members, as they were able to think Jonathan Fastik. Fastik has been a musical guest, actor, house the difficulties she faced with the show was working with about having a ride-or-die kind of friend. band member and house band leader in past performances improvisation. She said it was something that made her Stevenson was the father in the most popular sketch “Adopwith Normal Humor. He did the music / transitions and was nervous, but it did not show on stage when she performed the tion,” partnered with Wolfe and Burton. He changed his roles completely in tune with the actors. One would have thought it next scene, “Adoption,” which was a crowd favorite. The scene throughout the performance, as he went from playing a father was perfectly rehearsed, when in reality, it was not. was about the lies parents tell their children until they reveal to playing a man in one of the darker sketches. “People who are professional and responsible practice before the truth to them when they get older. Overall, the whole cast was pleased with the show’s outcome, they perform but I am neither of those things,” Fastik said. As the show continued, musical guests joined the stage. One and Wolfe said he encourages students to come and give it a To keep up with actors and to account for the occasional of them was a group called Secondary Dominance, which is an try. improvisation, Fastik had to play in accordance with the mood all-woman a capella group that enchanted the crowd. Another “If you like making people laugh then come out for next of the actors and the stage. performer was Dimitri Malouhos, a singer who delighted the semester and audition,” Wolfe said.
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Redbirds keep playoff hopes alive with 31-26 win over Western Illinois JASON KLAER Sports Editor | @JasonKlaerISU
The Illinois State football team kept its playoff hopes intact following a 31-26 road win versus Western Illinois. For the second consecutive weekend, the Redbirds scored more than 30 points while defeating a ranked FCS opponent. ISU has won
the last seven head-to-head meetings between the schools. “I thought we left some points on the field and we also gave up a couple of points we should not have,” ISU coach Brock Spack said. Immediately, the Redbirds jumped to a 14-0 lead. To get the scoring started, Anthony Warrum reeled in a 58-yard pass from Jake Kolbe
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016
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Top: Illinois State clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament after defeating Evansville at Adelaide Street Field. Left: Seniors Paige Jarsombeck and Brianne Richards tallied goals during the MVC Championship game Sunday. Right: Goalkeeper Vanessa Niestrom celebrates after ISU captures its fifth MVC title in six years.
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Redbird soccer crowned Missouri Valley Conference Champions as Illinois State tops Evansville, 2-1, earning fifth MVC title in six years NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033
When Illinois State was awarded the championship trophy, the seniors on the team were given the first opportunity to raise it — an honor rightfully deserved based on how the Redbirds earned the victory. ISU soccer (14-5-2) won the 2016 MVC Championship after it defeated Evansville (4-12-3) 2-1 Sunday at Adelaide Street Field. The victory also clinched an NCAA Tournament position for ISU, the seventh in school history and the first since 2014. “It’s an awesome feeling,” coach Eric Golz said. “I’m obviously ecstatic for our players and that we were able to complete the double, the regular season and the tournament championship.” The top-seeded Redbirds dominated early parts of the first half, having controlled the ball from the start, but the No. 2-seeded
Purple Aces of UE struck first. Senior Bronwyn Boswell, the Aces’ leading scorer, fired a shot past Redbird freshman goalkeeper Haley Smith to make it 1-0 UE at 37:49. It was both the first and the last shot the Aces would have all match. “We’ve been through this situation before,” ISU senior Lauren Koehl said. “So we knew that we just had to keep pushing and fight for each other and if this was going to be our last 45 minutes, we were going to go out with a bang. We went out with a huge bang.” ISU’s first big break came when sophomore Kiley Czerwinski had a free kick 30 yards out. After her kick was headed by senior Brooke Ksiazek, fellow senior Paige Jarsombeck kicked in her second goal of the season at 52:42. The goal tied the match at 1-1. “Brooke just was in the right spot to head it and I was in the back post to get it,” Jarsombeck said. After one ISU senior tied it up, two others
put the Redbirds ahead for good. Koehl onetimed a pass from senior Brianne Richards past Aces goalkeeper Whitney Biggs and made it 2-1 ISU at 61:51. For the last 28 minutes, the Redbird defense controlled the match. UE was denied any high -quality opportunities when it entered its offensive zone. And when the clock struck zero, the Redbirds celebrated enthusiastically. “We worked so hard to get here,” Jarsombeck said. “We’ve been working from summer to spring and we definitely earned it.” Jarsombeck, Koehl, junior Kelli Zickert and freshman Kate Del Fava were named to the All-Tournament Team after the match. Koehl was named the Tournament MVP after she scored a goal in ISU’s last two matches. ISU also accomplished another special feat with its win Sunday. The team now has a 14-match unbeaten streak, the longest in program history. The team’s last loss came
Sept. 8 at No. 24 Northwestern in Evanston, when the Redbirds fell 1-0. This feat compensated for the fact ISU started the season 2-5 and did not get many lucky bounces to start the season. Now, this team can be ranked among the 20-year history of the ISU women’s soccer program. “Honestly, I’ve never been a part of a team like this,” Koehl said. “And this isn’t just something else. It’s a lot different. And it’s just the greatest feeling ever to know you’re a part of something that’s breaking records.” Now the Redbirds will have to be prepared to face their hardest competition this season in the 2016 NCAA Tournament, which begins Friday. “It will be an experience for our players,” Golz said. “But we are not going to play against the type of team level we haven’t already seen.” ISU’s first opponent will be determined at the Selection Show at 3:30 p.m. Monday.