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Giving Fence links community together TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany
A vacant lot located on the corner of Morris and Washington streets surrounded by an old chained fence has drawn some major attention within the past month with what has been hung on it. Tahnee Lathrop, owner of Retrofit Culture, located next door, created The Giving Fence. She and her husband Matt live in the same building as their business and are right in the middle of the fortunate and less fortunate within Bloomington’s west side. “I had seen similar things, like the mobile libraries, for books and pantries, for canned food items, where people could leave what they can and take what they wanted,” Lathrop said. “I had an abundance of coats and gloves, so since we had that fence we used it and kind of created this idea out of those concepts.” The banner along the fence is labeled as The Giving Fence and simply states, “Take what you need. Leave what you can.” The focus of the fence is to ensure that the less fortunate will be able to stay warm throughout the harsh, unpredictable Illinois weather. One by one, community members come
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The Giving Fence will be open in Bloomington until the warm weather becomes permanent. and fill the fence with plastic bags that contain coats, gloves, hats, scarves and more. Each day, the fence contains more items, and each afternoon the individuals who need them take those items. The project, which originally
started Jan. 14, went viral on Facebook by getting shared over 1,200 times, including many likes and comments filled with excitement and curiosity. Since then, various media outlets have spotlighted the couple’s story. “Every time someone airs or
publishes something about the fence, there’s another burst of donations that come in and it’s so awesome and heartwarming to see the community come together like that,” Lathrop said. “Of course we came up with the idea, but it’s the donations from others that keep this project
thriving.” The Giving Fence will not be available once the warm weather starts to be more permanent. However, Lathrop plans on starting it up again this year in November to have it up for a longer period of time and to let others be able to grab what they need before the winter fully kicks in. “I am from Chicago and seeing this makes me want to do something similar in my neighborhood,” junior Markisa Lewis said. “It is an incredible way to bring the community together for a good cause, and I’m glad so many people are benefitting from it.” Although The Giving Fence will not be up for much longer, that is not stopping Lathrop from giving back even more. “We are working with West Bloomington Active Garden to plant some vegetables in the planters out in the lot and they will monitor them to make sure they’re healthy,” Lathrop explained. “This will give the community an easy access way to get fresh produce because the West Side doesn’t have any markets in walking distance.” Vegetables such as lettuce and tomatoes will be available, and fruit is in consideration as an option.
Chocolate history hits the sweet spot TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany
Everyone loves chocolate. Holidays like Halloween, Easter and Valentine’s Day celebrate that smooth, sweet treat, but where does it originate? How does it get the flavor that it does? Those questions along with many others will be answered at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the College of Arts and Sciences’ Main Street College. The presentation titled “How Chocolate Came to Be: An Ecology of Colonial Knowledge and the Kathryn Genesis of Taste” will be preSampeck sented by Department of Sociology and Anthropology associate professor Kathryn Sampeck. The cacao seed is the main discussion of the presentation. This seed comes from a cacao tree and is used to make chocolate. For preColumbian Mesoamericans, this cacao seed was a shared practice between different places around the world and is still used to connect people today. Sampeck looks at when chocolate first shows up in colonial records, how people talk about it and where the cacao seed was being made. Her interest in the history of chocolate developed while completing graduate work with different archeological projects around the world, where she stumbled upon a little river valley in western El Salvador. She was looking for a place where she could study Mesoamericans and Spanish Native Americans and wanted somewhere that had a lot of documentation but
little archeological background. This was exactly what the river valley had. During her study, she discovered this area was the birthplace of chocolate and the location was the main reason why we call cacao “chocolate.” “In the 1500s the area was producing 1.2 billion cacao seeds in a year with one port — and that’s just what they documented legally,” Sampeck said. “The region began to use cacao as a form of money and it circulated as money and as a consumable in Mexico and across central Europe.” Once the Europeans arrived, they noticed this money system and wanted to use it too. Sampeck had looked over all these documents with legal complaints about the Spaniards abusing and keeping people hostage and stealing cacao during those times. “When most researchers think of cacao the first thing that pops into their heads is the substance, or chocolate, and they are kept from seeing all the underlying history within the cacao seed,” Sampeck said. Most think of chocolate and think of the sweet taste, but it did not start off sweet. One of the first recipes it was used for in France was as a sauce to go on a Macreuse, a wild duck dish. The added cacao gave it the savory, rich earthy flavor that it needed. Cacao was produced in all different forms. It was fixed hot or cold, as food or drink and savory or sweet. In England, labor workers carried cacao paste with sugar for a snack during long hours. It was said they were some of the healthiest men at the time. All over the world, people were making cacao useful in different ways. “A lot goes into going from the seed to using
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A presentation titled “How Chocolate Came to Be: An Ecology of Colonial Knowledge and the Genesis of Taste” by professor Kathryn Sampeck takes place Tuesday. it as chocolate. It has to be harvested by extracting the seeds from the fruit, then needs to be fermented and dried, then grounded. Some even heat it or cool it to give it a certain flavor,” Sampeck said. A mainstream chocolate bar only has 11 percent cacao and the rest of the bar is sugar. This is because most industrial products come from West Africa, where they produce mass amounts and the cacao varies in quality due to skipped steps or processing alterations. The sugar masks the unpleasantness of the inconsistent seeds to
get an overall constant finished product. “I feel that it’s important to know what we consume in our bodies, like its history or how it came to be as well as what’s in it. I never thought about what went into chocolate, but everyone eats it and now I’m interested to find out the back story,” student Luis Lizcano said. The guests will be able to sample chocolates from a craft chocolatier called Askinosie Chocolate, located in Missouri, which will include chocolates imported from places like the Philippines, Tanzania and more.
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Members of The Vidette staff attended the ICPA awards ceremony over the weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Chicago. Top (LR): Sports Editor Josh Tolentino, Photo Editor Jenna Kadziulis, Social Media Manager Bret Farrell. Bottom: News Editor Ema Sasic, News Editor Mary Cullen, Editor-in-Chief Ave Rio, Photo Editor Kelly McNamara.
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he Vidette staff received 16 awards, including second-place in General Excellence, at the annual Illinois College Press Association conference in Chicago over the weekend. Of the 16, The Vidette won five firstplace awards, six second-place awards, two third-place awards and three honorable mentions. Seventy-four professional newspaper editors across multiple states judged the contest, which drew 1,250 entries from 34 college newspapers in Illinois. Vidette General Manager John Plevka said he was especially pleased with the wide range of awards received by The Vidette. “The nice part of this year’s ICPA recognition is that it was spread across the entire staff – from display advertising, to classified advertising, to photography, to graphic design, to headline writing, to cartooning, to page design and, of course, to writing,” Plevka said. “Publishing a newspaper is a team sport, and that the entire Vidette team was recognized is especially impressive.” On the editorial side, Vidette Editor-inChief Ave Rio won first-place for front-page
design. The Vidette submitted three consecutive editions of the paper for the category, which included two election-related covers, and one cover featuring a spot photo of an Illinois State University student celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ World Series win. News Editor Mary Cullen won first-place for headline writing for her column on bike safety around Bloomington-Normal. The winning headline read: “Bikes in Blo-No are a no-no.” Vidette senior photographer Monica Mendoza won firstplace in the general news photo category for an image of an ISU student at a Black Lives Matter peaceful Monica Mendoza protest on the Quad. The Black Student Union hosted the rally the day after the presidential election, in objection to the results. “I’ve never seen a group of students/ faculty come together for something that means so much to them,” Mendoza, a junior communication education major, said. “I
remember the chanting, the emotions, the energy on the Quad that day. That photo gives that moment so much justice and shows how important it is to stand up in what you believe in. I am very thankful for this award.” Former Art Director Athena Tapia won firstplace for her editorial cartoon on gun control, mocking legislators’ lack of response after multiple shootings. She also won second-place Athena in the other cartoon, Tapia strip, or panel category for her on-going comic strip called “The Dweeb Diaries.” “It’s amazing to be recognized for doing something that has never felt like work,” Tapia said. “Doing what I love with a team that I love is my favorite achievement.” Vidette Sports Editor Josh Tolentino won four awards at the conference. He won both first-place and third-place for sports page design, second-place for sports game story and honorable mention for his headline “Wait Lifted.”
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the judges. It shows how hard our staff has worked and the importance of serving our audience and readers,” Tolentino, a senior journalism major, said. “There were so many great papers in attendance and a variety of excellent page designs, so knowing The Vidette placed first is a great feeling.” The Vidette’s advertising department was also recognized. Former Advertising Production Manager Sarah Foote received second-place in graphic illustration for her cover design of The Vidette supplement “Survival Guide,” second-place for in-house promotional ad and third-place for full-page ad. The Vidette staff also received second place for the classifieds section and honorable mention for the “Best of Blo-No” supplement. Former Features Editor Mollie McDonnell was awarded honorable mention for Feature page design. During the weekend conference, Plevka, who has served as vice president of the ICPA Board of Directors, was elected president of the statewide organization for a two-year term.
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Business Week prepares students for future CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter | @165_Cassie1
Illinois State University’s Business Week is set to kick off on Monday, preparing for a week-long series where students can attend and engage with authentic professional development opportunities. “Business Week is a great addition to the business program that every student regardless of your major should attend,” senior accounting major Alec Witner said. “You learn what it takes to become a leader in the business world and gain important connections along the way. It’s a chance for everyone to learn.” The overall goal of the week is for students to learn leadership, business etiquette, effective networking, goal setting, communication and career management. The first event of the week is the Professional Development Dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Normal. Students are required to register before attending. Students will engage with experts and alumni to discuss their future plans in the professional world. Day two will consist of the International Business Showcase Keynote and Transition Seminars. The showcase keynote will be in the State Farm Hall of Business’ (SFHB) Caterpillar Auditorium. ISU alum William J. Motchar is set to be the speaker for this particular event. He is currently the president and chief executive
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The annual Business Week will feature a handful of panels and speakers from business professions across the country. officer for Navis Global. “When I attended the keynote speaker in past years, Jack Hartung, I was so inspired to see someone doing exactly what I want to do in the future,” Witner said. The Transition Seminar will be from 6
to 9 p.m. in various rooms of the SFHB. During the seminar, students will talk to experienced professionals about a variety of topics focused on the transition from college to corporate life. The topics include Start Up Smart, Come
Out Swinging, Ramen to Riches, Be On the Right Side of the Curve, Millennial Mythbuster and Exploring Cultures and Crossing Borders. Students can pick and choose which topics they would like to explore more. Thursday’s events include the keynote address “Adapting to a Changing International Marketplace” presented by ISU alum Steve Hagge. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts. Hagge is currently the president and CEO of Aptargroup, Inc. “Business Week is usually very impactful for all student government members to attend. I have only gone once and loved it,” senior public relations and political science major Dana Cichon said. “It was a great networking opportunity because business impacts everything. It is important to understand the fundamentals of how it works.” The final day of Business Week will include Inspire: A Women’s Exchange of Knowledge beginning at 9 a.m. The event is set to be held in numerous rooms in the SFHB and is geared toward women, but all students are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Business Week website. Cassie McNeill is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at cjmcnei@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @165_ Cassie1.
CLAIRE WEINZIERL News Reporter | @ClaireWeinzierl
Chicago-area based Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes has partnered with the McLean County Health Department to open McLean County’s first milk depot site. The site held its grand opening at the health department on Tuesday with a ribbon cutting and an open house for invited members of local healthcare organizations with ties to the breastfeeding community. According to its website, the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes provides pasteurized donor human milk to premature and critically ill babies, supports moms who donate milk after loss and distributes reduced cost or free donor milk to chronically ill middle- and lowincome children. The collection site will provide a simple way for pre-screened, lactating women to donate their excess breast milk to help medically fragile babies in central Illinois. Approved women can drop off their extra breast milk at the milk depot to be stored in a deep-freezer unit until it
is sent to Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. Once there, the breast milk goes through a pasteurization and screening process before distributed to neonatal intensive care units in Illinois and Wisconsin. “Opening the milk depot was a monumental break-through for our breastfeeding program,” Tammy Brooks, WIC program supervisor at the McLean County Health Department, said. “Our maternal child health division promotes breastfeeding as the normal way to feed an infant. Having the milk depot not only represents breast milk as the optimal source of nutrition, but for many infants having access to human milk is crucial to their survival.” “I think it’s great that the health department has opened this new milk donation site. Newborn babies need real breast milk to develop rather than formula. I’m happy that all the infants will have the opportunity to get the care they need,” McLean County resident True Ledford said. The health department began the process of becoming a human
milk depot about eight months ago. On Sept. 6, 2016, an agreement was established between the McLean County Health Department and Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to open the McLean County Milk Depot. The McLean County Milk Depot is among a network of 11 others in the state associated with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. The McDonough County Health Department in Macomb is the next closest donation site in the network for people who live in McLean County. Women interested in becoming milk donors can call Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes at (847) 262-5134 for an initial phone screening. The entire screening process takes around two to three weeks to complete. Once approved, donors receive a donor number and can begin to drop off milk at the McLean County Milk Depot. “Saving lives always gets attention. What an awesome way to get people to pay attention to this public health initiative,” Brooks said.
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Marijuana dispensary truly a green solution T he recent opening of The Green Solution, a medical marijuana dispensary, marks an exciting step forward for the Bloomington-Normal community. In recent years, the oncereviled herb has found acceptance for both medicinal and recreational use in states across the country. This is with good reason: many with terminal and otherwise difficult-to-treat mental and physical issues have found comfort in the consumption of cannabis. What makes the opening of a dispensary in the local community are the traditionally conservative values that dictate laws in the area. See the limit on alcohol sales at establishments in Uptown Normal, for example. While it has been several years since marijuana became legal in other states, it’s still not easy to accept a new outlook on a substance that was targeted by the government and society at-large for decades prior. One need only take a look at a map showing the location of dispensaries across the state today to see that The Green Solution is one of only a handful of such establishments not located in the Chicago Metropolitan area. While this makes sense given
the high population concentration and likely proximity of medicinal marijuana patients to high-quality health care, there is still an appreciable number of such patients in downstate Illinois. It is understandable that some may harbor concerns about the opening of a dispensary within their community. While often misguided, people often cite fear of increased crime, illegal use of the drug by minors and also moral objections in their
reasoning behind opposing such a move. Further research of dispensary regulations will typically assuage most fears. Medicinal marijuana use in Illinois is extremely restricted. The list of “approved conditions” which a doctor can prescribe marijuana to treat is amongst the most limited in the country. While additions to the list — including posttraumatic stress disorder, migraines and anorexia — have widened the scope of potential users, obtaining a pre-
scription remains incredibly difficult and therefore the number of users incredibly low. When a user has been approved, they are then allowed to enter dispensaries to purchase marijuana. Doing so is an extremely orderly experience, where identification is verified numerous times and staff members provide professional counsel to customers. Only patients are allowed to enter the facility, thus keeping any exposure to drugs away from other commu-
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nity members. Many dispensaries pride themselves on making transactions extremely discreet for customers, given the stigma that many still face. The fact of the matter is that marijuana use — both recreational and medicinal — is becoming more widely accepted in today’s society. Studies and experiences have shown the drug’s powerful potential for aiding those with ailments not otherwise treatable with traditional pharmaceutical drugs. While difficult to accept for many who have spent the majority of their adult lives being told marijuana is bad, the drug has a future in the state and the BloomingtonNormal community is smart to have accepted this. Should the program work in Illinois as it has in many other states, community members may begin to recognize the potential of recreational marijuana in the state as well. After all, one look to states such as Colorado will show how much money can be made from taxing the sale of the drug. Given Illinois’ ongoing budget issues and the impact they have had in the local community, legalization of recreational marijuana could represent a green solution in more ways than one.
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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have been spoiled in life. Not in the way of my parents giving me everything I want or having all the latest gadgets, but nonetheless, I’ve been spoiled. Living in the Chicago suburbs has many perks, one of which is the vast shopping scene. When you live about five minutes from Woodfield Mall, one of the largest in the country, it’s pretty easy to find almost anything you need. My exposure to the suburbs’ malls and outlets painted a false picture in my mind. I thought all malls had the most popular clothing stores and were pretty big. Maybe not the gigantic size
of Woodfield, but enough to have enough for everyone. Well, I have to admit I was pretty shocked when I came to Normal. When I first ventured out to Eastland Mall, I was awestruck. It was small, it had very few stores that appeal to college students and it just didn’t look like a mall built for a large community. It’s been more than two years since that first trip and I’m still not impressed with how Eastland looks. Many of my friends also agree the mall is lacking in quality and something needs to be done. To make matters worse, the past few months have been filled with store closures like Macy’s and Gap. As more and more businesses are leaving, it could be the perfect opportunity for some major improvements to take place. From the first time I stepped foot in the mall until my last and even years after, I will not stop
saying how much we need a Forever 21 and H&M. Most college students will agree that those two stores are at the top of their lists when they go shopping. The clothing is reasonably priced and looks fashionable. For reasons unbeknownst to me, Eastland completely missed the mark on these two businesses. Since there is more space available for new stores to come in, it should take advantage of that and get them here. It’ll make college students happy, they’ll actually want to go to the mall rather than travel to other towns to buy clothes and a ton of money will be made. Other than just bringing in these two businesses, more useful ones need to be added. I don’t know about you, but when’s the last time you really had the need to go to a Fannie May or Miracle Ear? You probably just walk right past these and many other businesses. Obviously there are people in
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the community that do need the resources many of the unusual, and sometimes not as useful businesses in the mall provide. But, there are many that are super important for college students. I would love to see a textbook store in there. Sure, we have the Barnes and Noble in the Bone Student Center and Alamo II, but I like having options. If I can save a little more money here and there on textbooks, that’s a win in my book. A home décor store that sells pretty cheap furniture or decorations would also be something I’m sure many college students would love. Yes, there’s already a JCPenney and Sears in Eastland and they have so many different pieces for dorms and apartments, but I’m not typically looking to spend over $50 on them. Because I’m such a spoiled suburb girl, I’m used to driving to IKEA that’s only three min-
utes from my house and buying quality items that don’t make me shed a tear when I have to pay for them. Call me crazy, but a mini IKEA in Eastland would be bigger news than Portillo’s. So much of your shopping can get done, plus who wouldn’t want to play hide and seek in there? We’re very lucky to have quite a few options for shopping in Bloomington-Normal, but improvements can always be made. In the long run, if some more popular and useful stores make their home in Eastland Mall, residents, students and those that aren’t from this area would love coming to the hottest attraction in central Illinois. 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.
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Redbird Fumble: To Illinois State University for not giving students a break of classes for President’s Day Monday.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017
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The Illinois State Board of Trustees appointed three new trustees in a special meeting Friday. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office announced the appointment of new members to the board in January: attorney Julie Jones, former ISU football player and current consulting firm owner John Rauschenberger and CEO of AeroVista Innovations aviation firm Sharon Rossmark. The three will hold six-year appointments. Board of Trustees Chairman Rocky Donahue began the meeting by expressing his excitement for the new trustees. “What an exciting couple days it’s been for Illinois State,” Donahue said. “Yesterday, we started with Founders Day and celebrated the heritage of our university, our past, our present by recognizing all of our outstanding administration, faculty and staff ... and today’s exciting, as a member of the Board of Trustees, because we’re bringing new members to the board.” “I also want to convey a note of thanks to Gov. Rauner’s office for filling the seats of vacant board members in such a timely fashion,” he said. Once the new board members were sworn in, they discussed how thankful they were to be on the board. Jones said she was humbled and honored to be a trustee. “Some might not understand, but every time I step foot on this campus, there’s a feeling of excitement,” Jones said. “The same feeling of excitement I had 31 years ago when I first stepped foot on this campus, and never thought that I would wind up here.” “I thank Illinois State for helping me academically, and helping me to have [my] leadership polished,” she said. “I look forward to serving on the Board of Trustees.” Rauschenberger discussed how several
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Rocky Donahue (on the right) from the ISU Board of Trustees appointed new members (left to right) Julie Annette Jones, John Rauschenberger and Sharon Rossmark Friday. important events in his life involved the university. “I’m delighted for the opportunity to give back to Illinois State University, which has been the cornerstone of my adult life,” he said. “I had the opportunity to come here and participate in sports and athletics ... and coaching here, which then lead me to my business career at State Farm here in Bloomington-Normal. I met my bride and mother of my three children here at Illinois State. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the campus. I’m honored to be asked to serve.” Rossmark agreed that her previous ISU experiences, including her time as vice president of the College of Business Advisory Council, contributed to her becoming a board member. “When I reflect back to stepping on this campus for the first time at the age of 17, which now seems
like 100 years later, being able to serve, it becomes a cornerstone of your life,” Rossmark said. “It’s been a pleasure to serve all these years and I look forward to continue service as part of the Board of Trustees.” President Larry Dietz ended the meeting by congratulating the new trustees and thanking Gov. Rauner for how quickly he appointed new members once previous members’ terms ended. “Your timely addition is much appreciated and we appreciate his leadership in that regard,” Dietz said in regards to Rauner. “As president, I have found it terrifically helpful to have [alumni] on this board. You have a shared experience; you have a common passion for the institution. It will be a pleasure to serve with each of you.”
Hospitals limit visits in response to flu ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Reporter | @addough
In coordination with the McLean County Health Department, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center have asked the public to limit hospital visits due to an increase in influenza activity in the area. As stated on its website, “The purpose of the McLean County Health Department is to fulfill the public interest in assuring conditions conducive to good health and providing leadership in promoting and protecting the health of county residents.” The hospitals have stated that this is a precautionary measure to protect visitors, patients and staff from spreading influenza and other airborne illnesses. Both medical centers have stressed three important requests of those who do wish to visit patients: they must be 18 years of age or older, not have felt ill or had flu-like symptoms within the past week and limit visits
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Hospitals in the area asked the public to limit visits in response to the flu. to two guests at a time. “The dramatic change in weather in the last few weeks can also add to the increase in flu cases,” a nurse technician at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center who wished not to be named said. “Cold weather helps kill germs and when it goes from cold to warm and vice versa, it can definitely make an impact on those
numbers.” The flu virus is predominately spread when people with the virus cough, sneeze or come in contact with mucus-like fluids in the body such as the mouth, nose and eyes. The CDC recommends individuals who are 6 months and older receive the flu vaccination to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Katelyn Provow is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at klprov1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @katelynprovow.
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Blooming ton Cit y Council approved construction easements with the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District Feb. 13 as a first step in rehabilitating the Linden Street bridge. Before the city could bid this project and start the rehabilitation process, the easements for the project needed approval. “The bridge will last at least 100 years, so what we did is we looked at the possibility of widening the bridge to accommodate the expansion of Constitution Trail in the future,” Public Works Director Jim Karch said. “In order to do that we had to have initial easements with Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District.” The plan involves placing the concrete of the bridge beneath a layer of asphalt. The asphalt layer will improve the life of the bridge and be easier to replace after inevitable wear. “The Linden Street bridge has structural issues and if someone were to drive out there right now they’d see the barricades on the bridge because the support underneath the bridge is failing,” Karch said. “So the city staff has moved forward with the design of a new bridge” To accommodate the long-term plan of Constitution Trail, Jim Karch said the three bridges on Linden Street, Cottage Avenue and Jersey Avenue need to be improved. For now, the plan is to widen the Linden Street bridge to make way for the future Constitution Trail along Sugar Creek. “We’re looking at the potential for a Constitution Trail, which is the bike trail along Sugar Creek,” Karch said. “Linden Street bridge goes over Sugar Creek and right now there’s no accommodation for bike trails.” The city also approved setting aside $1.8 million in motor fuel tax funds to help pay for the project. The construction will begin this spring and will open before the end of the year.
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ISU’s Medieval Combat Club hosted nearly 500 fighters at the annual Wolfpack Opener this weekend. Anna Gallagher Vidette Photographer
Wolfpack Opener brings Blo-No medieval warriors EVAN HOON Feature Reporter | @Hoondog7
Hundreds of people gathered in Bloomington-Normal this weekend to fight under one roof. The Medieval Combat Club, also known as the Wolfpack, hosted its annual Wolfpack Opener this weekend. The event on Saturday went from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Horton Field House. The sport is called Belegarth. Unlike similar sports that involve magic spells or character levels, Belegarth focuses only on pure hand-to-hand combat. Players use swords, shields, javelins, arrows and more medieval weapons in battles ranging from one-vs-one to army-vs-army. The weapons are made from foam material so players can use them at full force while causing minimal damage to the opponent. The Wolfpack Opener is an event solely focused on fighting. The competitors only have access to Horton Field House for six hours, so players fight early and often to get as much out of their limited time as they can. Larger events that take entire weekends include classes, feasts and other types of non-combat events. The Opener on Saturday did not have a hard count on attendance, but according to Belegarth Vice President Paul Beckman there were at least 450 people there. On Saturday, the atmosphere of the Wolfpack Opener carried out of the stadium and into the parking lot. The lot was full of fighters gathering their weapons, dressing themselves in armor and mingling with their comrades. Some painted their skin, others simply put on a robe. According
to Beckman, there is a minimum level of garb required for fighting. When inside Horton Field House, a massive line formed to fill out waivers and pay the $2 entry fee. The most strenuous part of the event is to check weapons; Belegarth has a strict set of safety rules for armor and weapons, and everything must be checked before it can be used in battle. Players usually make their own weapons and armor following these standards. They can also be purchased from companies that specifically make Belegarth-style equipment. Due to the time restriction, there was a sense of urgency in the building. Beckman said that once weapons are checked, there is little time for relaxing or sitting around. As more people arrived, battles slowly got bigger and bigger. One-on-one battles are similar to fencing. The best fighters have quick feet and quicker hands, but the use of shields adds an extra level of difficulty. Once a player is hit a certain number of times in specific target zones (torso, legs or arms) they are considered dead. The head cannot be hit with a melee weapon such as a sword, but they can be hit with distance weapons such as arrows or javelins. A few hours after the start of the Opener, the massive battles began. Local teams, also known as realms, joined again and again until two armies formed on the far ends of Horton Field House. Players with shields formed the front lines, while archers took formation in the back. The fighting in these battles became less graceful and more powerful. After five to ten minutes the battle ended and players lined up again with the same intensity and passion. The community was friendly while off the field, but on the field they were more serious and competitive.
Despite the size of Horton Field House, large scale battles made the stadium feel small. A staff advisor for the Wolfpack, Danny Hoover, said the event is commonly called, “a boxing match in a broom closet.” Coming for the exercise and the face paint is part of the fun of the Wolfpack Opener, but Beckman said, “what keeps people around is the community.” The Belegarth society prides itself in its inclusivity. Despite the violence of the sport, there is a strong level of sportsmanship and compassion. If a player does get hurt, others yell, “HOLD” and play immediately stops. Massive skirmishes halt within seconds. Wolfpack leader Lisa Connery calls the community “an island of misfit toys.” People who find the sport commonly are those who do not have their own sense of family. Fighters from as far as Canada were housed by members of the Wolfpack. The sense of community shows even more when there is a cause to fight for. A major fundraiser for the event was to donate money to the family of Sir Ivan, a fighter who recently passed away. Connery said that with any cause they raise money for, Belegarth fighters do not hesitate to open their wallets. Like other sports, there are challenges to maintain and grow Belegarth. Connery said that the Wolfpack needs more indoor facilities to fight in during cold weather. If there are long breaks between events, it is difficult to keep members interested and willing to participate. Beckman was happy with the way the event turned out. Players met new friends and fought with old ones. After hours of combat and warfare, the community grew stronger.
Business frats form firm futures “In the Mix”brings funk to catwalk STUART STALTER Features Reoprter | @VidetteStuS
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his week, the College of Business starts hosting Business Week. Business Week in general presents opportunities for students to meet with people of the business mentors and gain knowledge on business-related topics, such as how to interact in different business settings. While Business Week features a multitude of events throughout the week for business majors, another key element in the business world is the business fraternities on campus. For those who have found success, Sigma Iota Epsilon is an honors fraternity recognizing business administration majors and management majors at undergraduate and graduate levels. For those in sales, marketing or management, Pi Sigma Epsilon has an Illinois State University chapter that is one of the highest rated of all chapters nationwide. Extra notable for organizational longevity and membership size are Delta Sigma Pi, operating at ISU since 1980, and Alpha Kappa Psi, standing since 1904, making it the oldest business fraternity in the nation. Keith Dutton, College of Business instructional assistant professor, Delta Sigma Pi adviser and longtime manager in various business situations, emphasizes that joining a business fraternity or professional business organization provides numerous positive benefits to improve chances of getting hired post-graduation. Alumni one meets in membership of a business fraternity can “open a portal” to landing a job down the line. Dutton explains
that an employer who sees a business fraternity membership on an application knows the commitment that goes into contributing to that organization. The prestige of joining a high-profile business fraternity shows the applicant is capable of high accomplishment, which furthers chances for employment. Speaking on the impact that Alpha Kappa Psi has cemented in her life, Vice President of Membership Agnes Kowalski said, “For me, Alpha Kappa Psi has been the single most impactful and important influence throughout my four years at ISU. The brothers saw my potential when I could not see it myself, challenging me to be better and accomplish more than I could have ever imagined. I recognize that I would not be the aspiring professional and person that I am without the opportunities the fraternity has given me, both on and off campus.” At the time of pledging to the organization, Kowalski was battling internal issues and noted that the universal support from fellow members helped uplift her spirits enough to regain ambition in life. Member Krista Beyler noted that a large benefit of joining Alpha Kappa Psi is obtaining the professional skills developed through attending the brotherhood events. “The group’s membership boasts great diversity among the members, some of which are not even primarily business people,” Beyler said. Whether interested in Business Week for the events, such as keynote speakers, development dinners and more, business fraternities are also an element of the business world to involve yourself in.
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Up Late At State and College Experience hosted the fifth annual “In The Mix” fashion show in the Brown Ballroom Saturday. The fashion show focused on bringing together the art of music and fashion. DJs such as DJ Two Times, Milk N Cooks, DJ Nephets and DJ Pharris performed. Music ranging from reggae to ’90s classic songs kept the crowd entertained. Participating clothing lines included Nerds and Bullies, Fly and Dope, PHILI, DaJe Couture and AIR BORN Clothing. Showcased artists came from all over, from St. Louis to California. This fashion show was nowhere near typical. With the music and models performing while modeling the clothing, the show brought a new element of performance to fashion. Interactive and funky, the crowd went wild for it. The Brown Ballroom was packed with students and families of all ages came from all over to see the fashion show. “Everyone really looks forward to this event,” junior journalism major Kayla Williams said. “I love getting dressed up and watching some good talent.” Models practice for months before the event takes place. Each model has to work with each other and
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Miranda Dangerfield, left, and Kayla Scott, right, model for the In the Mix fashion show Saturday.
choreograph their routines for the catwalk. “It shows a different side to the fashion industry, not every show has to be like New York Fashion week. They can be interactive,” junior family consumer science major Nikki Rhum said. Rebecca Monaco is a Features reporter for The Vidette. Contact her at rmonaco@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @rebecca_monaco.
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Track and Field finishes indoor season strong PAUL STEENO Sports Reporter | @KingSteeno
In a final tune-up before the Missouri Valley Indoor Track and Field Championships next weekend, the Illinois State Redbird track and field team recorded nine event wins at the Illinois Orange and Blue Open in Champaign Saturday. “We’ve had a solid regular season and go into conference with a lot of key pieces in place,” assistant coach Jake Shaver said. “Both the men and women should be ready to compete for a trophy if everyone on the roster steps up and does their part. I’m excited to see them rise to the challenge.” The Redbirds received solid contributions from several women field event athletes. Senior Morgan Keller won the shot put competition with a heave of 15.01 meters. Keller led a Redbird sweep of the top three spots, with sophomore Brandy Thomas finishing second with a season-best throw of 14.28 meters and sophomore Kassie Hoyme finishing third with a personal-best throw of 13.97 meters. Earlier in the day, Thomas won the weight throw competition with a toss of 16.13 meters. Sophomore Amanda McClain continued her season-long
dominance in the long jump, winning the event with a season-best leap of 5.94 meters. She leads the MVC in this event. The Redbird women continue to receive major contributions from their middle distance and distance runners. Freshman Dakota Roman broke the five-minute mile barrier for the first time, stopping the clock at 4:59.77 to finish in third place overall. This is the third week in a row a Redbird woman has broken five minutes in the mile for the first time, as freshman Phoebe Clowser did it two weeks ago at the Meyo Invitational and freshman Grace Beattie accomplished the feat last week at the Grand Valley State Big Meet. Competing unattached, freshman Meagan Biddle won her heat of the mile in a time of 5:13.23. The Redbirds swept the first three spots in the 800-meter run with junior Molly Krawczykowski leading the way with a personalbest time of 2:14.48. Sophomore Hannah Stone (2:18.00) and redshirt freshman Nikki Hoffman (2:19.17) finished second and third respectively. In the 3,000-meter run, junior Ashley England ran a season-best time of 10:18.71 to win the race.
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Freshman Duane Sleet finishes eighth in the 60 meter hurdle final Saturday at the Orange and Blue Open. Competing unattached, sophomore Kelsie Prear won the 60-meter dash in a time of 7.52, which was a collegiate personal-best time. Freshman Whitney Ward recorded a personal-best time of 25.50 in the 200-meter dash. On the men’s side, redshirt junior DeShaun Jordan finished in second
place in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.49, while his teammate sophomore Andy Hatch finished third in this event in 22.82. Junior Michael Jopes won the 400-meter dash in a time of 50.25. Junior Kyle Hatton won the 600-meter dash with a time of 1:22.73. In the 800-meter run, junior
Drew Kopfman led the race wireto-wire and had just enough left in the tank at the end to earn his second victory of the season. He ran a season-best time of 1:56.65.
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NORMAL — Deontae Hawkins scored a team-high 16 points, but his most important contribution Sunday was sinking a pair of game-winning free throws with 3.4 seconds left as Illinois State narrowly defeated Loyola, 65-63, in front of a Redbird Arena crowd of 8,052. "I think I'm a good free throw shooter," Hawkins said. "I just pushed pause and took my time and went through my same routine." ISU coach Dan Muller, who notched career win No. 99, wasn't pleased with his team's performance and felt lucky the Redbirds (23-5, 15-1 Missouri Valley Conference) won. "Obviously, an inch one way or another and we don't win," Muller said. "Our defense was really disappointing — almost as disappointing as our ball care. We've got to start playing better. We've got to figure out what is going on right now." Following Hawkins' free throws, Loyola's Clayton Custer brought the ball up and found a wide-open Ben Richardson just past half court. Richardson launched a prayer that hit every part of the rim and fell out. "I think we got lucky tonight, honestly," Muller said. "Loyola deserved to win this game more than we did. As soon as he (Richardson) released it, I thought it was going in." MiKyle McIntosh, who recently had surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee, started for the first time since Jan. 25. But on the final play of the game, McIntosh took an apparent ugly non-contact fall near mid-court. Muller assumes McIntosh will be okay. "It's too early to tell," Muller said when asked if McIntosh will start again Wednesday vs. Southern Illinois. "We will see how he's doing and we will make a decision on Wednesday." ISU led Loyola (17-12, 7-9 MVC) for a majority of the contest until running into foul trouble and committing an uncharacteristic 10 turnovers in the second half. The Redbirds entered halftime with a 38-31 advantage. Tony Wills, one of ISU's top defenders, picked up his fourth foul with 9:24 left and ISU ahead 53-45. "Tony is like the general of our defense," Paris Lee said, who scored nine points and added nine assists. "We're just right behind him. Whatever he says, we do. He's our energy
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MiKyle McIntosh goes for a lay-up against Loyola’s Ben Richardson during Sunday’s game at Redbird Arena. guy. When Tony is on the court, I feel relieved. When that presence isn't on the court, it's tough." With Wills on ISU's bench, the Ramblers crept back and briefly picked up the lead before McIntosh sank consecutive 3-pointers to put ISU back up 63-58. Aundre Jackson's 3-pointer and a pair of free throws by Milton Doyle tied it at 63 with 1:55 left. ISU fed the ball to Hawkins, where he was fouled in the post and sank the game-winning free throws.
"We aren't down,"Hawkins, who also grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds, said. "We didn't play our basketball during some of the stretches in the game. We know we've got to make a couple tweaks and adjustments." Loyola coach Porter Moser wasn't pleased with the foul call, which ultimately decided the game. “I have to be careful because Milton Doyle means a lot to me and I have one home game left (with him),” Moser, who coached ISU from 2003-07 before being bought out, said. “We've
had three fouls with under four seconds, either tied or up, away from the ball. That's frustrating. Please, please let the kids earn it." ISU committed 14 turnovers compared to Loyola's four. Loyola scored 13 points off ISU's turnovers, but the Redbirds outrebounded the Ramblers 38-25. ISU will hold senior night against Southern Illinois on Wednesday at Redbird Arena. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on WZND 103.3FM.
Women’s basketball falls 77-44 on senior day MIKE MARRA Sports Reporter | @MikeMarraILSTU
build off its win from Friday, as Missouri State came in looking to avenge its Friday loss to Bradley. The Redbirds got off to a hot start, going on a 7-2 run to start the game behind two points from both Brechelle Beachum and Taylor Stewart,
along with a three pointer from Katrina Beck. Missouri State would answer right back with a 9-0 run of its own, before Hannah Green stopped the bleeding with a baseline jumper. The Redbirds would not lead the rest of the game. Illinois State would end the first quarter, going 2-of-9 from the field, without scoring the last 2:03 of the quarter. The Bears held a 16-10 advantage after quarter one. Missouri State would control most of the second quarter, as Illinois State’s shooting struggles continued. The Bears would take their largest lead of the game at 31-16, a 15 point advantage, before an ISU timeout with 1:11 remaining in the first half. Missouri State would extend its lead to 17 before heading into halftime with a 33-16 lead.
The Illinois State women’s basketball team opened up its final home stand with a win on Friday, but finished with a disappointing loss Sunday on senior day. Friday’s game was a gutty win, with the Redbirds making fewer mistakes at the end when it mattered. Sunday was all Missouri State as the Redbirds were defeated by 33 points. The Redbirds have three games remaining until they take part in Hoops in the Heartland, part of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Illinois State has to get Hannah Green healthy, as well as tone up its offense and defense before making the trip to the Quad Cities. Redbirds said goodbye to their seniors, but could not send them out on top in their last home game. Missouri State (14-11, 10-4 MVC), the defending Missouri Valley Conference champions, dampened the senior day festivities by defeating the Redbirds, 77-44. Beth Geistlinger | Sports Editor Illinois State (7-19, 4-11 MVC) couldn’t Taylor Stewart and Brechelle Beachum after Sunday’s game.
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t the beginning of the season, senior Deontae Hawkins said he wanted to go out with a bang during his final year in an Illinois State uniform. Coming into this season, Hawkins had been suspended by coach Dan Muller when ISU took a trip to Spain in 2015. Hawkins faced adversity once more this season after being arrested for a DUI and driving with a suspended license. The Dayton, Ohio, native has answered the bell and put all the outside noise aside with his play and maturity on the court this season. Hawkins entered Sunday’s contest versus Loyola leading the team in points (14.6 PPG) and rebounding (6.8 RPG). On Sunday, Hawkins again led the Redbirds registering his fifth double-double of the season and seventh of his career. Hawkins, one of four seniors on this year’s team, hit the game-winning free throws after being fouled with 3.9 seconds left in the game. Fellow senior Paris Lee noted how much this team rallies around Hawkins and how he acts as a role model for the young guys on the team. “He’s like the grandpa of the team, everybody looks up to Deontae,” Lee said. “If you need something, he’s there for you. (He’s) a trustworthy teammate, we trust him. Just a real good teammate to have.” Lee isn’t the only one who has noticed the maturity and growth of Hawkins. Muller has taken notice, too. “He’s been consistent all year with production, obviously our leading scorer, our leading rebounder. He’s made big shots, big plays,” Muller said. “He’s a big game player and that’s why we went to him because I thought he’d make a play,” Muller said of getting the ball to Hawkins at the end of the game Sunday versus Loyola. This Redbird team is on a mission this season to get back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 1997-98 season. The Redbirds are also looking to remain undefeated at home for the first time in program history. Hawkins knows ISU is on the verge of accomplishing these special goals. “Just playing for our teammates and playing for one another. Just gotta stay locked in and take care of the process and don’t lose focus, that’s big,” Hawkins said. “Nobody did it, so it’s gonna be one to remember,” Hawkins said of completing the perfect home record with one home game remaining. Hawkins has notched careerhigh game totals this season with 24 points on Nov. 16 versus Fort Wayne, 15 rebounds on Nov. 11 at Murray State and four steals on Nov. 27 versus Ferris State. Hawkins has started in every game this season, but hopes for one more big bang at home Wednesday at Redbird Arena against Southern Illinois.