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THE ’BIRD

Truth behind the candy, flowers holiday Valentine’s Day has been around for as long as anyone can remember, but the holiday’s origins are often left untold. Jessica Smith

Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day hasn’t always

been a popular date night centering around cookies, candy, flowers and greeting cards. In ancient Rome, the feast of Lupercalia was held from February 13 to 15. Men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped the women with the hides of the slain animals. Naked drunk revelry was had; women actually believed that the whipping would make them more fertile. The celebration included a matchmaking lottery; men drew the names of women from a jar. The couples were then paired for the rest of the festival, or longer if they really hit it off. Valentine’s Day came into the fray after two different men — both named Valentine — were executed (beheaded to be exact) by Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was commemorated with the Catholic Church’s celebration of St. Valentine’s Day.In the 5th century, the two celebrations were combined by Pope Gelasius I. The church’s influence on the festivities put the clothes back in the picture, but the drunk revelry continued. The day was still a celebration of fertility and love. Adding more confusion to the picture, Galatin’s Day, a day to celebrate the love of women, was celebrated by the Normans around the same time. So today’s holiday is the product of weird pagan sacrifices, the bloody execution of two men, and lots of weird mating rituals. The Europeans put the romance in Valentine’s Day through

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Valentine’s Day is known as a romantic holiday involving flowers, candy and cards, but the holiday actually dates back from Roman times.

poetry and sweet talk. Chaucer and Shakespeare in particular made the holiday gain popularity through their poetry. The first love note associated with the holiday could be Valentine of Rome’s note to his beloved, which he left before his execution. It was signed, “From your Valentine.” Handmade paper cards took

off in the middle ages, but the holiday only became the commercialized craze it is today in the 19th century. Greeting card powerhouse Hallmark took control of the business in 1913 when they started mass producing valentines. Of course, today it is impossible not to associate February with cheap paper cards with

cheesy one liners, chocolates, chalky conversation hearts, and dozens of roses. But remember that once the holiday was a feast where people took part in a sexual lottery and sacrificed animals. Should we view today’s traditions as a step up or a downgrade? Either way, it seems that V-day is here to stay. Expires 6/1/2014

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02.13.2014

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Valentine’s Day too materialistic

alentine’s Day, the day where you either spend it with the one you love, or sulk from bar to bar drinking away your sorrows. This holiday has been traced all the way back to the fifth century, and is supposed to serve as an appreciation day for your significant other. But, is that what Valentine’s Day actually achieves? Why do we dedicate only one day to our better half, instead of the whole year? This editorial board believes Valentine’s Day is a little superficial and puts pressure on couples to show their love in unnecessary, extravagant ways. The statistics in regards to Valentine’s Day are staggering. According to statisticbrain.com, in 2013 the overall spending that occurred on Valentine’s Day totaled $13.19 billion. The most shocking statistic is, 53 percent of the women polled for this research stated that they would end their relationship if they did not receive anything for Valentine’s Day. That is an immense amount of pressure to endure when planning Valentine’s Day. Couples should not be pressured into expressing each other’s love for one another. We shouldn’t condense love into one day but express love for one another every day. Why does it have to come in the form of flowers, cards and fancy dinners? Also, the spontaneous forms of affection on regular days of the week feel more special because there is no ultimatum behind these actions. The motive of these spontaneous forms of affection is not fueled by the shadow that Valentine’s Day casts over everyone; instead it is fueled by genuine desire to

please each other. Along with pressuring couples to conform to the standards of Valentine’s Day, it creates an unnecessary requirement that all people should possess a valentine on Valentine’s Day. People feel as if a valentine is required for this Hallmark holiday, and if they do not have a valentine in their presence, they feel excluded. Valentine’s Day is just another

day on the calendar that reminds the single folk that they are single, and most people do not want to be reminded of such a thing. Some people are unlucky when it comes to finding their significant other, and Valentine’s Day is just another reminder of it. On Valentine’s Day, single people tend to sulk in their own misery, while consuming whatever keeps them comfortable, whether it is ice cream or alcohol. This day should not alienate single people, but it does regardless. Single people should not have to be reminded of the fact that they are single, and Valentine’s Day serves such an unintentional purpose. This editorial board may seem to be shining a negative light on Valentine’s Day, but regardless of our opinion, Valentine’s Day possesses many great qualities. Gift giving is always a special aspect of holidays. Getting someone the right gift that spawns an unforgettable reaction from the other party involved will always be the essence of such holidays, and Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to inspire such a reaction. Valentine’s Day is a cute, yet unimportant holiday that needs to be interpreted differently by those involved. Pressure should not be felt when making Valentine’s Day plans because love should be expressed as much as possible. Like mentioned above, love should not be condensed into one day. It should be celebrated every day it is experienced, for both parties involved.

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Charter schools not the answer in Chicago MY VIEW Nick Ulferts Columnist

Recently, Chicago made history with the largest amount of school closings ever, sending many in uproar as neighborhood schools that had served children for years were abruptly shut down. At the time, I wrote a column heavily criticizing these closings, citing the many reasons why such a move was at the expense of

hundreds of families. Since then, both schools and students have struggled to make the difficult transition, and the scars still very much remain from the divisive decision.

The decision to close the schools largely stemmed from monetary concerns, and while such a reason is unsatisfying to many, at the very least most can at least understand why such a reason would necessitate such action. It is because of this that the recent approval of opening more and more charter schools in Chicago is so puzzling. The Chicago Public School System has recently approved the opening of seven new charter schools with possibly more on the way. Naturally, many parents are upset by this, as they just recently were forced to part ways with their beloved neighborhood schools, and they absolutely should be.

For those that aren’t familiar, charter schools are independently operated schools that are subject to less regulation and rules as public schools are, but receive less funding, typically relying on private donors. They tend to have smaller class sizes, and employ many more nontraditional methods of schooling. There is nothing inherently wrong with them, though the tenets and structure of charters schools can vary greatly, making some more successful than others. Justifying closing nearly 50 schools in an effort to save money and then spending millions to open new charter schools seems incredibly contradictory. Noting this, Mayor Rahm Emanuel defended the decision. “We had some under-enrollment,” the Mayor said. “We also, in other areas of the city, (have) an overcrowding problem.” It seems obvious that there would be an overcrowding problem, as nearly 50 schools were closed. Fur-

thermore, it’s ridiculous to think that such an issue wouldn’t be foreseen. So why close so many schools to begin with? Why not, at the very least, just close less? Even more frustrating is the use of millions to build more charter schools when so many public schools are in such dire need. Many Chicago public schools don’t have air conditioning, proper textbooks and many other resources needed for a proper education. These new charter schools, which will no doubt have all of those, will not be able to house all of the students of Chicago. The lucky few will get in through a lottery system, and the rest will be sent to less well off schools. But public schools don’t have to be “inferior”. Instead of spending millions on charter schools, why not attempt to find out what exactly needs to be fixed in public schools? Why not use those millions to increase the amount of resources in these public schools? While diverting the costs of the future charter schools to the already existing public

Today’s Redbird Rumble or Fumble: Redbird Rumble: Anyone interested in cooking? The Garlic Press offers cooking classes. You can find more information on their website thegarlicpress.com/cookingclasses or call (309) 452-8841. Redbird Rumble: Mayor Renner is accepting applications to fill the vacant Ward 5 Alderman position. He plans to appoint a person by the end of the month.

schools wouldn’t be enough to solve all of their problems, at the very least it might provide a decent air conditioning system. It would be a start. Some students will benefit from the new charter schools, but many will still be struggling in schools devoid of resources. This is not the fault of these schools as much as it is the politicians who choose to ignore them. If the school district and mayor really want to spend the money they saved closing the schools the negatively impacted so many, then it would be best used to improve the schools that are still desperate for aid. Instead, many will be wondering just why their neighborhood schools were closed in the first place. Nick Ulferts is a junior English education major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to nlferts@isltu.edu.

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Redbird Fumble: Young school kids have been get-

ting sick due to Uncle Ben’s Rice being served at their school which contained an increased amount of niacin and Vitamin B3. If any ISU student has bought this rice recently and feel nauseous or have been getting bad skin reactions after eating it, go to the doctor immediately to make sure it is nothing too serious.

Redbird Rumble or Fumble? Despite the lawsuit against

Dan Rutherford for sexual harassment and using state employees for political work, Rutherford is not dropping out of the governor’s race, according to the Pantagraph.

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5 outfits perfect for any VDay plans Kelsey Stiegman

Senior Staff

Valentine’s Day is a magical holiday that lets you express how much you love the person you’re with and really show that special someone how important they are to you. But most importantly V-Day is the one day a year girls can deck themselves out in obnoxious pink hearts, frilly lace, and sky-high heels and get away with it. Red and pink, a normally hideous color combo, is considered festive and downright fashion forward on February 14. Whether you’re spending the night in with your girls with a box of wine or having a candle-lit dinner with your significant other, you can still take full advantage of the temporarily bent fashion rules.

Girls’ Wine Night

You’re looking forward to spending V-Day with your best gal pals enjoying a perfectly cliché night of Netflix, gossip and the only men you need, Ben and Jerry. Keep it casual, but still fun, with a festive graphic sweater, printed crewneck, or sassy graphic tee. These comfy trends are fun, flirty and will go great with leggings for a night of lounging. If you cringe away from the bright holiday colors, spring for small pops of pink or red on your nails and accessories. A sparkly pink mani is a cute way to be festive, without going overboard. Even if you hate all the sickeninglysweet romance that V-Day brings, you’ve got to love celebrating in style.

Hot Date

On the most romantic night of the year, you’ve got to dress to impress. A tight dress and sexy heels are a classic V-Day combination, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still mix it up a bit. Lace tights and leopard print accents will add a little vah-vahvoom to any outfit. Pair your red dress with leopard print pumps or go old school glam with your favorite little black dress, lace tights and a deep red lip with a clutch to match. I pinky promise, your boytoy won’t be complaining.

Theme Party

Your friends are throwing their annual ‘lonely hearts’ party and you’re looking to find yourself a Valentine. If you want to stand out in a room filled with other singles who are ready to do more than mingle, you’ve got to go bold. Don’t be afraid to wear hearts. Normally, yes they’re a little tacky, but today is Valentine’s Day, so wear your heart on your sleeve. If you’re not the girliest girl, bold black and white prints go great with the classic Valentine’s Day colors. Rockeresqe statement necklaces will surely set you apart from the pink-clad crowd, and heck, while you’re at it, add a little faux leather to your look.

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Top: Add a chunky statement necklace to a plain outfit. Left: Show some leg but stay warm while doing it with some lace tights. Right: Pair a simple top with bold pants to show your daring side. Outfits styled by Kelsey Stiegman. All styles modeled by Kendall Rush, senior apparel merchandising major.

Group Date

It’s an unwritten fashion rule that you can’t properly celebrate a holiday without sequins and Valentine’s Day is at the top of the list. Maybe you’re going blacklight bowling with your friends or to a casual group dinner before hitting the bars. Sequins are your

go-to either way. You’ll look pretty, but still ready to party at a moment’s notice. Put a sequined tank under a fitted white or black blazer and throw on a pair of comfy boyfriend jeans. Next roll up the bottoms, curl your hair, throw on pink pumps for a splash of color and you’re good to go!

Romantic Night In

This year the BF is pulling out all the stops to make it your most intimate Valentine’s Day yet. He’s treating you to a home-cooked meal with expensive champagne, and you’ll most likely be having diamonds for dessert.

Show him just how much you appreciate it by looking your best. A lacy top will add a bit of sex appeal and a circle skirt is sweet, but just short enough to keep him very, very interested.

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Distance is just a number Long distance relationships are inevitable in college — beat the separation anxiety this Valentine’s Day by taking a trip to visit your significant other or have a romantic dinner date over Skype.

Olivia Gilbertsen

Senior Staff

Unfortunately, going away to college often means leaving a significant other behind. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it can make a long distance relationship much more challenging. “One hundred and seventy six miles. It has been permanently stuck in my head since coming to ISU. My boyfriend is in Indianapolis, which is three hours driving with an hour time change,” Elizabeth Nolan, senior speech language pathology major, said. Nolan said she has been with her boyfriend for four and a half years; with nearly four of those years being separated. Fortunately, she will be with her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day this year; however Nolan gave some suggestions for those who have to spend the holiday apart. “If you can’t visit each other get creative. Have a Skype date, send a gift to your significant other so they know you’re still thinking about them or go out to dinner with friends,” Nolan said. “Just be positive.” Nolan said this year is the first Valentine’s Day she and her significant other have spent together in three years. She said she is only able to see her boyfriend one weekend a month, and the hardest part is simply missing out on big and small events in each other’s lives. “I miss out on a lot of his fraternity activities that I would have appreciated to go to. On the contrary, on a rough day it would be nice to have someone besides just friends to talk to about it,” Nolan explained.

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She made it clear that long distance relationships are not all bad, saying the time the couple does get to spend together is extra special. If your significant other will be spending Valentine’s Day at ISU, there are plenty of options to have a fun day. A classic dinner and movie is always a good option, or you can go see “The Vagina Monologues,” an infamous play that will have you laughing all night. Another fun way to spend Valentine’s Day with your long distance partner visiting campus is to attend the Valentine’s Big Band Dance, or attend the Share the Love event to get

your sweetie a cheap yet loving gift. Nolan also shared her secret to having a successful long distance relationship. “Trust and compromise. Be flexible and remember to compromise about visiting. One of you may be busier than the other so flexibility is very important,” she said. Nolan made a point to say it is important to have your own friends when you are in a long distance relationship. “Don’t let long distance hold you back from meeting new people or having fun,” she said. “If it’s meant to, it will work out.”

“Our customers and their guests are truly impressed. Our brides and grooms spend at least a year planning and when they walk into their receptions they can’t be While many students are away from campus during the lieve how wonderfully it all comes together.” summer, the Bone Student Center (BSC) hosts numerous Johnson also noted the unique feel and different-sized weddings and receptions, reoccuringly for people who weddings from each of the rooms. “A lot of our couples are really creative and individualmet here at ISU. “Many tell us we are ‘the best-kept secret in town,’” ize the spaces to make them special,” she said. Kimberly Ummel, food serving administrator for the BSC, Every couple gets the chance to personalize their wedding. Couples have asked for luxuries such as hot chocosaid. Weddings during the school year are restricted to five late bars, taffy apple bars, mashed potato bars and signature drinks. One year a reception in the fall semester and five in had goldfish races. the spring semester. “We have had couples bring There are a limited numin bars made completely ber of days for weddings from ice, candy tables, a during the academic year Rod Stewart impersonator, because the Bone does “Our customers and their guests t-shirts for the servers, not want to take away are truly impressed. Our brides and amazing centerpieces that from student activities, grooms spend at least a year are so large they barely get Barb Dallinger, associate planning and when they walk into through the doorways, fence director of event logistheir receptions they can’t believe railing and a horse and bugtics and life safety at the how wonderfully it all comes gy cart,” Ummel said. Bone, said. together.” “You take away a new idea “Summer is the best seaKimberly Ummel from every reception,” she added. son for that,” Dallinger said. Food serving administrator “It just helps us get better and bet Dallinger declared May to August ter.” as the season when the Bone is busi For Campus Dining Catering, the first est with wedding events. The weddings reception in the Bone was July 2002. The most are booked far in advance — some up to two recent reception was in the Brown Ballroom on years. As recently as last June, the Bone put on at least one Jan. 4, with a winter wonderland theme. wedding every Saturday, occasionally up to three on the The Bone has been averaging 21 wedding receptions same day. Weddings and receptions are often held in the per year. The center also does two to three wedding rePrairie and Circus Rooms, the Brown Ballroom and Old ceptions per summer at the ISU affiliated location of Ewing Manor. Main — sometimes simultaneously. “Most of our weddings are with alumni or friends of the Overall, the weddings have ranged from 400-person University, so it is nice for the bride and groom to have Ballroom weddings to intimate 50-person Circus Room an emotional connection to the building,” Sarah Johnson, weddings. Ummel, who has been helping to create these events event specialist, said. Nearly all of the Bone’s wedding bookings come from since 2002, recognizes all of the people she works with, referrals. Many of those who look to have their weddings and is grateful for them all. held at the Center have already attended a reception “A great staff with an eye for detail and a willingness to really listen to help the couple bring their dream to life,” there. “The rooms totally transform themselves and it’s won- Ummel said. derful to stand at the front door as guests walk in,” Um- “Everyone has their own vision and it’s a lot of fun to help them achieve it.” mel said.

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Students weigh pros and cons of online dating

Melanie Lowe Senior Staff

Thanks to modern technology, the art of dating is no longer confined to a classy restaurant, a swanky bar or a dim movie theater. What used to be the classic armaround-the-shoulder-yawn technique is now a like, poke or flirt option on increasingly popular dating sites like Match.com, OkCupid and the infamous smartphone app, Tinder. People everywhere are turning to these online matchmakers in hopes of finding a new, potential love interest. But whether you’re interested in having a one-time casual chat, or a conversation about marriage, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages to consider before entering the online dating scene. Joanna, who wished to keep her last name private, created a profile on Tinder, a matchmaking app that generates communication with users who are nearby, without thinking it could turn into anything serious. “It was a lazy, hung-over Saturday afternoon, and as a joke, my friends and I decided to play around with Tinder,” Joanna said. But what began as an afternoon activity quickly spiraled into a possible relationship. Joanna decided to get to know one of her matches, a man named Piotr. Joanna and Piotr began communicating with each other almost every day. They used Skype to talk to each

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Even though college is the best place to meet people, sometimes the local dating scene isn’t quite up to par. Online dating is a great way to meet people you normally wouldn’t, just remember to stay safe. other for hours on end. “We were basically the same person and had the same personality. We got along great together,” Joanna said. With her sorority’s barn dance around the corner, Joanna invited Pi-

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him for about 30 minutes all together,” Joanna said. Their date worsened when Piotr became violent with Joanna. The pair ended their night in an ugly argument. “Needless to say, I never talked to

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Frustrated you don’t have plans on the 14th? Make your own! Put together a party for you and a group of friends and ask guests to invite a friend or two of their own. What better place is there to meet someone or make a new friend than at a party? You’ll feel happier and more loved than ever when you’re having fun, surrounded by your pals.

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otr to meet her and accompany her to the dance. But meeting Piotr did not go as planned. “As soon as he got out of his car, I knew we were in trouble. At the dance, I think I only hung out with

him again, and I deleted my Tinder app,” Joanna said. Unfortunately, getting to know someone through a dating site proved to be a different experience than getting to know him in person. For Joanna, Tinder did not find her love, but another disastrous date for the books. However, there may be an upside to these online matchmakers. Another student, who wished to keep her identity anonymous, used PlentyofFish.com to find her current boyfriend. “I really liked Plenty of Fish because I could do it on my own time, and I was able to see the type of guys I would want to connect with,” anonymous said. The online dating scene allowed her to talk to the people she wanted to talk to and ignore the people she wanted to ignore, an option that proves to be more difficult in real life. “I could weed out the guys that I didn’t like without the pressure of turning them down face-to-face,” anonymous said. After meeting a variety of individuals, anonymous began talking to a guy around Christmas-time. The two are now dating. For her, a relationship came naturally, as she was able to find someone who matched her personality online and in-person. Clearly, there are numerous pros and cons of online dating that need to be considered. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s the right scene for your dating needs.

3 Call your Family

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for spending time with your boyfriend or girlfriend. There are plenty of other relationships in your life that deserve your attention. Call up your mom or your best friend or your grandparents, and let them know just how much their love and support means to you.

2 Pamper a Pup

Go to your local shelter and volunteer to take a furry friend for an afternoon stroll. Making a cute little dog’s day is sure to make yours better as well. You’ll be feelin’ the love all day, and maybe you’ll make a habit of volunteering or even score a job in the process.

1 Pamper Yourself

Log onto Pinterest, find a recipe for a pink or red facemask, choose the tastiest looking recipe you can and put on your best pajamas. Invite your friends over or just take some time for you. Either way, take a moment to appreciate who you are and revel in the opportunity to be so good to yourself for a change!

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“10 Things I Hate About You”

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Evansville takes ISU, 104-98

Ryann Hoffenberg Sports Editor The ISU Redbirds struggled to keep up with the Evansville Aces for the majority of Wednesday night’s game, eventually going into overtime and falling in a 98-104 decision. After being behind by nearly 20 points, the Redbirds were able to climb within points of the Aces, but it was not enough to clinch the victory. Leading the Redbirds offensive campaign was Nick Zeisloft with 18 points, followed closely by Bobby Hunter and Daishon Knight with 17 and 15 points, respectively. On the defensive side, Hunter also aided the Redbirds, pulling down nine rebounds. The Redbirds and Aces both held high shooting percentages, with 43 and 52 percent. The high numbers contributed to two lead changes and five ties, forcing the teams into overtime. The first on the board was Evansville, followed closely by a Hunter jumper. Within the first five minutes of game time, the Aces jumped to an early lead with a score of 209. A pair of Tony Wills free throws upped the Redbirds’ score to 13. The Aces went on a 10-0 run, which was ended by a two-for-two performance by Reggie Lynch. Evansville’s lead remained in the double digits despite layups by Knight and Hunter. The gap stretched to 20 when Adam Wing of Evansville sunk four free throws. Knight, Wills and Hunter tried to lessen the Aces’ lead, but were unsuccessful in the first half. Heading into the locker room, the Redbirds trailed behind Evansville, 54-33. The Redbirds came out of the gate strong with two Paris Lee free throws to open the second half. Two layups by Knight and a shot beyond-thearc from Hunter increased ISU’s score to 47, but it was not enough to scare the Aces, who were firmly in the lead with 61 points. The two teams traded baskets for a few minutes, culminating in a 57-81 score.

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Daishon Knight tied the score three times in Wednesday night’s game against the Evansville Aces. Two treys by Lofton and Zeisloft sparked the Redbirds’ ascent to the lead 7:30 left in regulation play. Zeisloft continued to fuel ISU’s fire with two three-pointers, a layup and a free throw. Another layup by Lofton landed the Redbirds with a 71-83 score. Evansville’s lead was finally cut down to single digits by a three-pointer by Zeisloft. Lofton later tied the game for the first time all night with a layup, making the score even at 89. With renewed energy, the Redbirds continued

to battle the Aces, shot for shot, until two free throws by Knight tied the game, 94-94, sending the game into overtime. Evansville scored the first point of overtime, but was quickly answered by two Knight freethrows. Knight went on to tie the game twice more during overtime. The Aces finished the game with a 6-0 run, stealing a hard-won victory from the Redbirds. ISU men’s basketball returns to action at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday when they battle Bradley at Redbird Arena.

Redbird baseball ready to swing into 2014 season

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Starting pitcher Dan Savas made 15 starts for ISU last season, throwing a perfect 10-0 with a 1.79 ERA. Zack Fulkerson Reporter With three Redbirds being named All-Missouri Valley Conference selections late last month — as voted by Valley coaches — the Illinois State baseball team is gearing up for its 2014 season. Starting pitcher Dan Savas, infielder Brock Stewart and closer Jeremy Rhoades each received the conference accolades in the Jan. 29 announcement, amidst preparation for the start of the season which will kick off this Friday at Murray State. Head coach Mark Kingston was reminiscent of the 2013 season and beyond. “I think last year was significant for a lot of reasons. Number one, we’re very proud of the history our program has going back to the ‘69 National Championship team, back to 1994 to the first Missouri Valley Conference Championship and you go onto 2013, we’re very proud of the tradition,” Kingston said. “Our goal this year is to continue to build on that. We think

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we have the kind of team that should be right there in the mix to win a championship again … We just want to continue to add another great chapter to this great baseball program.” The ISU baseball team was selected to finish third in the MVC, garnering 46 total points, behind Wichita State (56 points) and Missouri State (55). They came out ahead of Dallas Baptist (44), and definitively ahead of Evansville (25), Indiana State (23) and Bradley (11). The Shockers are coming off a 39-28 (15-6 MVC) season in 2013, having won their 18th MVC baseball championship after defeating the Redbirds 5-2. The ’Birds finished first in the MVC outright, boasting a 16-5 record in the conference and going 39-19 on the season. Savas made 15 starts for ISU last season, throwing a perfect 10-0 with a 1.79 ERA. The Rosemont native was named a Louisville Slugger preseason All-American earlier this month and tied for the team-lead with MVC Pitcher of the Year, and current Milwaukee Brew-

ers prospect, Chris Razo, for his performance last year. In 100.1 innings pitched, Savas boasted 98 Ks and held his opponents to a .180 batting average-against, which earned him All-Missouri Valley Conference honors. “I think Dan showed a lot of what he’s made of last year. He had a tough Fall, and still working on things in terms of his mechanics. Not going into the season knowing what he would have, he started our opening weekend as our Sunday starter and he just got better every week,” Kingston said. “Having the kind of season he had, we don’t win the championship last year without Dan having that type of season. And my goal for Dan this season is that he continues to stay focused, work hard and be even better. I just want him to continue to stay hungry, master his craft and have another tremendous year.” The home turf of Duffy Bass Field will host 26 regular season games. Redbird baseball is coming off of its best regular season since the program began in 1890. The team won the MVC outright for its first time ever, and snatched a program-best 39 games. They also sealed an MVC record eight first-team all-Valley selections for their success. Savas and Rhoades will return along with 12 other pitchers, amidst 20 returning lettermen, with eight position players returning. Eleven newcomers will join the Redbirds’ squad. Kingston returns for his fifth year at the helm with a record of 101-61 at ISU and overall. He attributed his success as a coach to not only great players, but the continuity of his coaching staff: “It’s extremely important — I’ve got a great staff with a great amount of trust between them and myself. I’ve known coach Durkac who is our recruiting coordinator since 1991 … I know how committed he is to his job,” Kingston said. “Billy Mohl, our pitching coach, I recruited out of high school … I watched him grow up so he knows exactly what my expectations are. Mike Current, who was here when I got here, just blew me away with attention to detail and organizational skills. I’m very fortunate in the coaching staff that I have. One of the reasons we’ve had such great success is that we’ve had great players and we’ve been able to teach them consistently because of our coaching staff.” ISU baseball will open its 2014 season at 2 p.m. on Friday at Murray State in Murray, Ky.

The dream of the Bulls competing for a championship this season floated away long ago, when a simple turn up the floor left the 2011 MVP with another knee injury to nurse back to health. The Bulls have announced Derrick Rose will not practice with the team again this season, meaning there is no glimmer of hope the Rose can return this season. It’s for the best, no one expected him to come back, and they’re finally doing it right this time, not keeping our hopes up that a miracle return is near. It wasn’t long after Rose was injured that the Bulls really jumped ship, trading away Luol Deng in an effort to get under the luxurytax, trying to create space to either trade for or sign a major free agent. Despite all the metaphorical efforts to tear the team down, the Bulls keep finding a way to be relevant. Managing to climb from a 14-18 record before trading away Deng and now climbing to 26-25 following Tuesday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Joakim Noah is the straw that stirs the drink, being named to his second consecutive All-Star team. Noah has thrived in his opportunity as the team’s unquestioned leader, routinely flirting with tripledoubles, culminating with his first triple-double of the season with 19 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists Tuesday. Taj Gibson is also finally starting to make Carlos Boozer look downright terrible (although some would argue Boozer has been doing that for years.) Gibson is averaging career highs in points, blocks and field goals attempted and made, making a strong sixth-man of the year case. After looking like they might tank the season away, the Bulls have surged into the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. While that’s probably saying more about the weakness of the East and not how good the Bulls are, it means they can make some noise come playoff time. That being said, the talk of the town is whether or not the Bulls will be able to acquire Carmelo Anthony, via trade or in the offseason as a free agent. While I don’t believe Melo is worthy of leading a team to the Finals, it would be compelling to watch him go to work in a Bulls uniform. With the trade deadline — which is February 20th — fast approaching, there is likely to be a letdown to those fans wanting Melo now. The best advice I can give is to take the Bulls for what they are, which is the hardest working team in the NBA. They’ll be back competing for titles eventually, but we can’t turn our back on this team, as they work too hard for us to let it go unnoticed. I am looking forward to them potentially grabbing that third seed in the Eastern Conference playoff, and giving the Miami Heat everything they can handle once again.