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Love birds are flying Be sure to spend time with loved ones this Valentine’s Day weekend
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Celebrating the ‘Hallmark Holiday’ around the world KYRA VANDIVIER News Reporter The idea that Valentine’s Day is just a ‘commercial holiday invented by Hallmark’ is thrown around in the U.S. more often than not, but the holiday has been celebrated around the world for generations. Many parts of Asia and Europe boast traditions from as far back as the 14th century, when it was a popular belief in Great Britain and France that birds begin to mate on Feb. 14, resulting in the mid-February celebration. The holiday previously focused on singles with traditions about pairing up individuals. In France, ‘une loterie d’amour’ was a practice that involved single men and women entering houses on opposite sides of the street. They would take turns calling out names until everyone was paired off. Unmarried women in Britain believed that the first man they saw the morning of Valentine’s Day or someone who looks like him was the man they were going to marry within the year. Women would wake up and stand by their window, waiting for men to pass. Even today, Estonian singles have an opportunity to ride a special ‘love bus’ on Valentine’s Day in search of a date. Nowadays, traditions across the world center on couples and treating your significant other. see TRADITIONS page 3
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are living in poverty, you see why this is happening. This says that poor people, especially historically marginalized groups, can have their Today kicks off Illinois State University’s voices taken away at any time.” third water drive, started by two graduate stuAlthough the crisis is making headlines now, it has been an ongoing problem, since dents, in hopes to aid in the current crisis going on in Flint, Mich. 2014, when the first complaints began. Chew The Flint water crisis was declared a State of stated that she is shocked Michigan’s governEmergency on Jan. 5, when ment would allow this to happen, saying that they they found that the drinking water, from the Flint are essentially poisoning River, was contaminated their citizens. with high levels of toxic So far, the duo has three people working lead. The river was used as the events, all of them the primary source of water ISU students. Thery when Michigan decided to are looking forward to switch from its main water bringing more volunsupply, the Detroit Water teers on board. Their and Sewage Department, to the Flint River water in goal is to raise $700 and an effort to save money. to collect ample amounts The DWSD treats its of cases of water along with paper plates, cups water with orthophosphate, and plastic cutlery to a chemical that coated the give to the residents of pipes that the city’s water Flint in need. They are flowed through, preventing sending the donations lead from getting into it. they collect through The Flint River, on the other Janet Hunter at The hand, was not treated with Flint Child Health & orthophosphate, leaving the river highly susceptible Photo illustration by Kelly McNamara | Staff Photographer Development Fund of the Community Founto iron and lead contami- The Flint water crisis has affected over 8,000 children exposed to toxic levels of lead of water nation, which caused over flowing through corroded pipes. ISU students are coordinating a water drive to help the situation. dation of Greater Flint. 8,000 children under the Chew and McAllister age of six to be exposed to the highly corrosive country from other young people organizing hope to make other students aware of the crisis. water. and setting up drives. In addition, they had the “There isn’t a cure for lead poisoning and we Graduate students from the School of Social knowledge, resources and motivation to help are going to see the adverse effects manifest in Work, Ariane Chew and LaCrisha McAllister those in need. those affected in the years to come. The facts McAllister said that she is “outraged” by the of the demographics of Flint, Mich. makes this are the coordinators of a series of events going on from Feb. 8-18 that work to help victims of disturbing statistics of the people affected by very much a race issue, ” McAllister said. the crisis. the disaster. Both women are concerned about these issues They are urging students and anyone else to “When you look at a city that is 56 percent saying it is affecting helpless and innocent citiget involved by donating and volunteering. The African American and 41 percent of the people zens right in our own backyard. CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter
dates are as follows: 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18 , and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Bone Student Center. If students are looking to donate water, they can also take it to the third floor of the Rachel Cooper building, through the donation period 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 to 18. Chew and McAllister decided to start the water drive after seeing efforts around the
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“We do most of what you do here […] but less of it,” Jamie Roberts, an international student from England, said. “I think [Valentine’s Day] will be the same as back home, but a little bit more over the top than us,” Norman Alonso Cruickshank, an international student from Glasgow, said. “Normally couples would make a day of it,” Cruickshank said. “If they both work they will go to a fancy restaurant and then for a few drinks after it. They tend to exchange some gifts and Valentine’s cards as well.” A lot of Valentine’s traditions are based on exchanging gifts. A strong Valentine’s Day tradition still held in Japan focuses on women gifting chocolates. Special chocolates called honmei-choco are reserved for lovers or husbands. The women often make the chocolates themselves because it’s believed that the love isn’t real if the chocolate is bought. The sentiment is returned on ‘White Day’, March 14, where Japanese men gift chocolate to women. Some countries even recognize ‘Friend’s Day’, emphasizing nonromantic love between friends and family. Countries like Estonia, Canada, Japan and Finland encourage people to exchange cards and gifts with people they care about. Kyra Vandivier is a senior journalism major and a news reporter for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her article can be directed to kkvandi@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter @ kyravandi.
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MY VIEW DELANE MCKLURKIN Columnist
ISU and ESPN’s contract extension benefits more than athletes
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The future of the primary season N
ow that the New Hampshire primaries and the Iowa Caucuses are behind us, there is a clearer picture of how primary races may unfold in both the Republican and Democratic parties. The Republican establishment still doesn’t have a solid candidate to rally around. Hesitant to endorse Ted Cruz, who is unpopular within the party and definitely unwilling to endorse Donald Trump, the establishment is left to choose from a number of candidates who are currently struggling. The party probably hoped that the New Hampshire primaries would provide a clear choice in a prospective establishment candidate, and GOP establishment candidates did do better in New Hampshire. John Kasich beat out Cruz and Jeb Bush for second place, receiving 15 percent of the vote. Marco Rubio, who almost tied Trump for second in Iowa, finished fifth with no delegates. An establishment candidate surged in New Hampshire, but the current unpredictability of how successful
these candidates will be in the future has left the GOP establishment more undecided than ever. If the Right does not find an establishment candidate to get behind soon, they may be forced to endorse Cruz in a desperate effort to prevent Trump from becoming the Republican presidential candidate. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders has proven that he is a viable candidate with widespread support. Finishing in Iowa in a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton, and winning New Hampshire by a wide margin, Sanders succeeded in capturing the young vote. While Clinton struggles to shake her reputation as a candidate who is out of touch with the youth, she looks forward to potential success in upcoming primaries and caucuses. Clinton’s popularity with African American voters will help her as caucus and primary dates for many southern states approach. She has begun to emphasize her goals to carry on the policies and progress of President Barack Obama to make herself even
more appealing to African American Democrats. If the race remains close between Clinton and Sanders, then superdelegates could play a significant role in the Democratic National Convention. In the Democratic party, a superdelegate is an unelected delegate who can choose to support a candidate for president at the national convention. The 712 superdelegates are made up of governors, members of Congress, members of the Democratic National Committee and other party leaders. As of now, approximately 14 of the 712 Democratic superdelegates have given their support to Sanders. Even if the race is turbulent for Clinton, she can rely on the almost unanimous support of the superdelegates. In both the Democratic and Republican parties, the primary season leading up to the 2016 presidential election has been a struggle between the establishment and the restless supporters of anti-establishment candidates who feel betrayed by the current political elite.
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llinois State University, along with the rest of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), publicized a 10-year contract extension with ESPN that could benefit both organizations. Currently, ISU sports are shown on ESPN3, but the extension will give ISU and other schools more extensive coverage of basketball, football, soccer, volleyball and baseball through the ESPN3 facet until the 2023-2024 school year. Part of the deal requires each school in the MVC to create a studio and purchase technical equipment to produce high quality games via ESPN. The higher quality of these showings will allow ISU sports to gain more professional recognition and potentially boost school spirit by having more viewers. The upgrades include an ESPN3 suite, which will be in an old storage space near Redbird Arena, electrical additions and production equipment, which took up a bulk of the $550,000 used for the project. These expenses were covered through Redbird Arena reserve funds, which typically is dispersed by the MVC and is not cutting into the university’s budget. In fact, ISU often makes money from the MVC, especially from Men’s NCAA Basketball tournaments and ESPN rights and fees. Obviously, the athletes shown on ESPN will gain increased recognition from broadcasting games frequently on live television. Alumni, family, friends and other Redbird fans can watch more games from home, and the number of recruiters noticing atheletes will increase, therefore giving students a greater chance to play professionally. In addition to the promotional gains ISU recieves from being on an ESPN channel, the University plans on using its commercial time for advertisements promoting the school. The opportunity to promote academic programs and showcase individuals on campus will likely assist in the increasing enrollment from positive publicity. Not only will student athletes and fans benefit from the new partnership, but broadcast journalism students will as well; the high-quality equipment will be partially managed by these students, giving them hands-on and professional experience on the scene of a sporting event. The skills students use by directing and producing sporting events will definitely translate to several different professions. As a huge sports fan, I am excited for this package with EPSN for obvious reasons, but I know it will also genuinely benefit the university by giving exposure to sports teams and the student body as a whole. Delane Mclurkin is a senior accounting major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions regarding his article can be directed to vidette_dcmclur@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @DelaneMcl.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget Being broke college students shouldn’t prevent us from basking in the love; it’s possible to show your loved one you care with these inexpensive ideas
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What’s wrong with ordering your favorite on-campus take out (might we suggest Domino’s, D.P. Dough or Windy City Weiners, to name a few) and binge watching something funny? Absolutely nothing. Light some candles, gather every blanket in your apartment; that’s a date right there.
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Keep it old school…write letters Grab some pens and paper and let your feelings spill. Unlike a text these days, a physical note is something your significant other can keep forever. Dig down deep and let your own honesty be the best (and cheapest) gift this Valentine’s Day.
Forget expensive gifts, do gag gifts Seeing as you are significant others, it is more than likely you two harbor a handful of inside jokes together. Get creative with the odd things you two find funny and give each other gag gifts.
If you happen to be up north in Chicago for the weekend, all Illinois residents can visit the Field Museum for free 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hit up the Bowling and Billiards center here at ISU between noon and midnight this Sunday and get competitive with your significant other. Pour your energy into games of bowling, billiards, table tennis and more for reasonable prices.
Occupy the kitchen Go to the grocery store, invest in an unreasonable amount of cookie dough and spend the day or night baking cookies. What’s better than cookies fresh out of the oven? Compiled by AUDREY ANFIELD | News Reporter
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This Valentine’s Day has much to offer in the world of performing arts. The Illinois State University Jazz Ensembles will present a Valentine’s Big Band Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at The New Lafayette Club in Bloomington. Admission is $15 per person. The event features music from the 1930s and 1940s in addition to a variety of ballroom dancing styles. “We’ve been hosting this dance for over 10 years now and have developed a good following with some of the local ballroom dancing community,” Tom Marko, the show’s director, said. “We try to play a wide variety of styles at tempos dancers enjoy. We include waltzes, cha cha’s, salsa, rumbas and sambas.” Proceeds from the dance will go toward supporting jazz activities at ISU. The event will feature a cash bar. Attendees are asked not to wear jeans or T-shirts. “It’s a very fun event and the students in the jazz ensembles really enjoy playing for an appreciative and very engaged audience.” Marko said. “People can come to dance or just to watch, whatever your preference. It’s a great evening of music and dancing.” The ISU School of Music will also be hosting a Choral Showcase
concert 3 p.m. Sunday in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for faculty and staff and $6 for students and seniors. “The concert includes the School of Music’s major choral ensembles: Men’s Glee and Women’s Choir (mostly non-music majors, folks that just love to sing), Belle Voix, an advanced women’s choir comprised of primarily music majors, Madrigal Singers, a small auditioned ensemble and Concert Choir, ISU’s major performing ensemble,” Dr. Karyl Carlson, director of choral activities, said. “These groups are all performing a variety of music, so the audience can expect a wide array of music from folk songs, a beautiful Renaissance motet and a rocking contemporary spiritual. ISU’s choral department is one of the most widely acclaimed in the state and is well-worth hearing.”
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Travis Tritt concert Calling all country fans: tomorrow, Travis Tritt will play at the Braden Auditorium on campus. The concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Travis the Braden Box Office, Tritt or through Ticketmaster. com. Ticket prices start at $25. Come see the CMA–winning star in action this Friday night.
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Destihl is a great spot for couples to eat lunch or dinner on Valentine’s Day. Treat your date to a nice meal out.
‘Wow’ your date this V-Day Simple and meaningful date ideas in Blo-No ensure you and your special someone a night to remember
Chocolate and tea
This one is completely open to both couples and singles of Illinois State University. If you want to kick off Valentine’s Day weekend early this year, start by heading to Uptown today for the “Happiness is Uptown Covered in Chocolate” event. Plan a night out and tour all the participating businesses for chocolate-related samples, drinks and fun. Several stores within Uptown are part of the event. If you’re more interested in tea and card making, the Vrooman Mansion will be holding afternoon tea on Saturday. Join the Tea Ladies Inc. and transport back to the Victorian Era—a time when Valentine’s Day was celebrated with friends and family. The event will additionally show a special collection of Valentines, and let you create one of your own to keep.
Drinks and atmosphere If you’re looking to skip dinner and indulge in fine wines and colorful martinis, look no further. The Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel is holding a night of live entertainment on Saturday
featuring dueling pianos for only $15 a ticket. Attendees additionally have the option to include dinner, dessert and drinks if interested, though this feature would cost a bit extra. If you’re looking for a quieter vibe, Stave Wine & Bar Market provides the perfect amount of atmosphere and quality drinks. The addition of meats and cheeses to accompany your drink can also add flavor to your meal, along with Stave’s pizza, snacks and dip menu options.
Valentine’s dining Since romantic dinners are the usual Valentine’s Day go-to, checking out the local restaurant scene is a fair option for a night of good food and company. Swingers Grille in Normal offers a Valentine’s Day dinner special from 4 to 10 p.m. all weekend, providing a specialty limited menu along with signature cocktails. On actual Valentine’s Day, all bottles of wine will also be half price. Baxter’s Grille additionally offers a Valentine’s weekend menu, containing specialized entrees, desserts and drinks for two. If you’re
looking to stay closer to campus, restaurants like Destihl and Medici also allow for a local, but intimate dinner experience.
See a show What better time than Valentine’s Day weekend to see the Shakespeare romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet?” Beginning tomorrow, the play will be performed live in Westhoff Theatre all weekend (and next weekend too). Make it an entertaining evening for two, or round up a group of friends who have a soft spot for Shakespearian tragedy (besides, Romeo and Juliet doesn’t end well…this play could stand as an anti-Valentine’s Day event for all who don’t succumb to the Hallmark holiday of love). ISU’s College of Fine Arts will hold a choral showcase concert on Sunday. The event will showcase a variety of vocal ensembles performing a range of music.
Burger Baskets:
At 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, students, faculty and the general public can come out to the Westhoff Theatre to see the renowned Shakespeare play, Romeo & Juliet. Tickets for the event are $12 for adults, but only $10 for ISU students, faculty and staff, and all senior citizens. The event is sponsored by the School of Theatre, and more information about the event can be found online at finearts.illinoisstate.edu/theatre/productions/upcoming.shtml.
Men’s basketball home game At 3 p.m. Sunday, Redbird fans can come out to Redbird Arena to cheer on their men’s basketball team as they take on the local rival, Bradley University. Hailing from Peoria, Bradley is a close competitor of ISU, and this game tends to be a popular one for students to attend. Get your tickets now! Students can use their Red Alert passes, or can purchase tickets from the Redbird Arena box office. Tickets start at $5 for students.
Valentine’s Day Big Band Dance Come to The New Lafayette Club in Bloomington 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday for a big band concert and a dance floor to bust a move. Bring your Valentine and get moving on the dance floor. The event is sponsored by the School of Music, and costs $15 per person at the door. A night out dancing is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day!
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Men’s hoops weekend preview JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
INSIDE LOOK:
8 p.m. Thursday
3 p.m. Sunday
ILLINOIS STATE (14-11, 8-4 MVC) Starters*
@ EVANSVILLE (19-6, 8-4) Starters*
vs. BRADLEY (4-21, 2-10) Starters*
P/NAME
G Paris Lee
Yr.
Jr.
G DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell G Tony Wills
Sr. Jr.
Ht.
PPG
P/NAME
Yr.
Ht.
PPG
P/NAME
Yr.
6-0
10.5
G D.J. Balentine
Sr.
6-3
20.8
G Ronnie Suggs
Fr.
6-5
14.6
G Jaylon Brown
Jr.
6-0
11.3
G Antoine Pittman
6-4
8.1
F Donte Thomas
6-5
4.9
F Luuk van Bree
6-10
16.2
C Calum Barker
6-4
4.6
F MiKyle McIntosh
So.
6-7
11.1
F Deontae Hawkins
So.
6-8
10.6
G Adam Wing
F Blake Simmons
C Edidijus Mockevicius
Sr. Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
So. Fr.
Ht.
Fr.
PPG
6-5
8.3
6-1
7.7
6-7
9.0
6-9
8.5
6-9
5.4
RECENT: ISU upset then-No. 21 Wichita State, 58-53, Saturday
RECENT: UE rolled past Missouri State last weekend, 83-64. Bal-
RECENT: BU is coming fresh off its best win of the season against
afternoon. Paris Lee scored a game-high 19 points.
entine became UE’s all-time scoring leader (2,280 career points).
Indiana State, 63-58. Thomas netted a game high 18 points.
Redbird Rundown
Storylines
Muller’s comments
ISU coach Dan Muller on Thursday’s game vs. Evansville for sole possession of second place in the Valley: “I know if we finish second it means we’ve continued to play good basketball because there’s teams we’re tied with and right behind us that if we start tripping again, we won’t finish second. We have to keep getting better.”
TV:
Tune In
Feb. 11 @ Evansville: CBS Sports Network Feb. 14 vs. Bradley: ESPN3
Limit star production
During ISU’s last meeting with UE at Redbird Arena on Jan. 15, Balentine netted 25 points, while Mockevicius grabbed 20 rebounds. Both will be All-MVC First Team selections at the end of the season. Muller must form his game plan around UE’s two stars. If the pair posts similar numbers from their last outing against ISU on Thursday evening, the Redbirds will be in big trouble. In order to claim sole possession of second place in the Valley, ISU must box out Mockevicius and bottle up Balentine.
Jump the gun
Radio:
Feb. 11 @ Evansville: WJBC 1230 AM Feb. 14 vs. Bradley: WJBC 1230 AM, WZND 103.3 FM
Twitter:
Follow @JCTSports, @ZCarp11 and @Vidette_Sports
Predictions
UE: The Redbirds will lose a very close game against the
Aces decided by single digits. ISU’s inconsistency will be displayed on the road as the Redbirds will be unable to finish offensively late in the game.
BU: ISU will fight off a slow Sunday afternoon start to beat the Braves by double digits in front of a raucous Redbird Arena crowd. Justin McCloud lights it up from the arc with at least five three-pointers.
ISU needs to give 100 percent the moment the ball goes in the air for tipoff. Muller said many of his players looked tentative during the first half of Saturday’s game against Wichita State. The Redbirds need to get it going and keep their foot on the gas pedal. If the Redbirds continue to play to their strengths—utilizing their physicality and length—they will give the Aces problems.
Finish your defense
Not only was ISU’s defensive intensity at its best all season during the Redbirds’ upset win over the Shockers, the Redbirds also out-rebounded the Shockers 46 to 35. The Redbirds must defend the ball for 30 seconds each possession and finish their defense by securing the rebound. Against a towering Mockevicius, ISU must make use of its length from its forwards and crash the boards hard.
Storylines
*based off last outing
Defend Doug Collins Court
ISU must feed off what should be its biggest crowd of the season. After upsetting then-No. 21 Wichita State in front of a season-high Redbird Arena attendance of 8,284 fans, ticket sales are predicting that Sunday’s game against Bradley will boast even higher attendance numbers. Red Alert always shows out when ISU’s long-time rival, the Braves, are in town. Muller’s team will not be upset on its own home court. The environment inside Redbird Arena should be electric for this Valentine’s Day showdown.
Maintain intensity vs. youth
The Braves boast the youngest team in all of college basketball. BU coach Brian Wardle’s roster is full of youth with 10 freshmen. During ISU’s narrow 55-52 win in Peoria on Jan. 20, the Braves proved they are capable of hanging with the big boys. The Redbirds cannot continue to play down to their competition. ISU needs to take full advantage of its experience and get things together mentally in what should be an easy win.
Getting back in groove
Sophomore forward MiKyle McIntosh and senior sharpshooter Justin McCloud failed to register a point from the field during ISU’s win over Wichita State. McIntosh had several career-best performances the past month while McCloud has finally found his stroke from the arc. Both will need to find their groove again on the road at UE or at home against rival BU.
Home away from home
Despite being miles away from familiar confines, Headean is making strides in Padres organization ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
series. Throughout his rookie year, Headean had his ups and downs, but maintaining focus and confidence has alIt was his first game as the team’s No. 1 starter, but ways been the key to personal and professional success. it would have been impossible to tell. “It’s easy to get caught up in, ‘I had a bad outing, I Tossing 90-plus mph heaters mixed in with midmight get sent down,’” Headean said. “But you can’t be 80s breaking balls, Illinois State University’s Will pitching in fear or hanging on to each pitch hoping to Headean pitched his way to a six-inning, one-hit shutget moved up, it will take care of itself. Putting in baby out over Arkansas State in the Redbirds’ 2015 seasonsteps is important to keep progressing and hopefully get opening victory. Just one season removed from being the next promotion.” a seldom used mid-week starter, Headean was thrust Some of the best advice he has received in his young into a much bigger role as ISU’s top arm. But it was a career came from his pitching coach in Arizona, who job the lefty hurler was confident in taking. made it clear that professional baseball, “is a business “What I’ve always done is think that if you’ve where you can get promoted quickly or sent down prepared well enough, and you trust that your stuff is quickly” and make sure to, “not get caught up in each better than a batter stepping in the box, and that no outing” whether it’s good or bad. matter who’s up to bat, that I can get them out,” HeadThe hometown kid is now set to go from one Peoria ean, after the Feb. 13 game, said. “I want to improve area to another. Headean will head out to Peoria, Ariz., every week, though, there’s always something you can on March 2 for spring training. It will be the next step in do better week in and week out. That’s my number one Billy Gates | The Oregonian a long journey for Headean, who is hoping to put himgoal is to get better each week and hopefully give my self in a good position to start the season in Ft. Wayne, Will Headean finished his first professional season for the Tri-City Dust Devils. team its best chance to win.” Ind., for San Diego’s Low Class-A affiliate TinCaps. Fast-forward nearly a year later and it’s more of the grow up even more as a person and mature on my own.” “I want to get better every day,” Headean said. “I same “baby step” mentality for the southpaw. Throw in the unexpected conversations with former MLB have the mindset of setting daily goals and just keep the proAfter being selected by the San Diego Padres in Round 13 greats such as Mark Prior, Moises Alou and Trevor Hoffman gression going and hopefully learn a changeup – that’s a big of the 2015 MLB Draft this past summer, Headean was flown during his first few days at the Padres’ spring training complex goal of mine. I have little goals here and there, and hopefully out to the West Coast to begin his professional career. It was in Arizona, and it was clear that these were uncharted waters. four or five years from now I’ll be playing in the big leagues.” unfamiliar territory for the Morton, Ill. native who had hardly But the 22-year-old adapted quickly to his new home away Whether he’s pitching near Peoria, Ill., or 1,600 miles away ever been out of the area, let alone the state, for any extended from home. After accumulating a 3.12 ERA with 34 strikeouts from home in Peoria, Ariz., Headean finds solace in one place: period of time. over 26 innings pitched in Arizona’s Rookie League, Headthe pitcher’s mound. It gives him comfort. It gives him focus. “It was a big adjustment flying from central Illinois all the ean’s day-by-day approach saw him earn a promotion to the And above all, it gives him the ability to grow up faster than way out to Arizona,” Headean said. “That was crazy. I’ve never Tri-City Dust Devils of the Class-A Short Season Northwest the 93 mph heat he throws. really been out West other than a few days for vacation. Going League. During his brief stint pitching for the Dust Devils, “Not having familiar faces around made me mature very out there and being away from home and seeing some of the Headean helped the club enjoy one of the best seasons in fran- quickly,” Headean said. “It was an easy adjustment, though, things I saw was just an incredible experience. It made me chise history, which included a trip to the NWL championship because I was able to play the game I love.”