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Snow closes university Wednesday; the National Weather Service predicts 50 degrees this weekend TAYLOR LEDDIN AND HOLLY PETROVICH Vidette News Staff
The Midwest is notorious for bipolar weather, and this week has been a perfect example of it. Coming off of a 60-degree weekend, Monday and Tuesday remained warm and sunny, and students could be found playing on the Quad wearing T-shirts. Literally overnight, temperatures dropped to the low 30s, and a thin layer of snow covered the ground Wednesday morning. Administration cancelled all Illinois State University classes beginning
at noon Wednesday due to the continuous snow fall. By 10:30 a.m., the streets and sidewalks were slick, and the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted three to seven inches of total accumulation in Central Illinois. “[School cancellations] are never out of the blue. The wind started very high this morning and moved west, which became more concerning for our students and faculty,” Jay Groves, ISU chief of staff, said. “That’s when we made the decision to cancel classes.” Groves stated that meetings began taking place at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss
the impact of the storm on the university. The snow is likely to melt soon, though, as temperatures are supposed to rise again this upcoming weekend. The NWS predicts highs of over 50 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday. “It’s really concerning to see such a drastic change in weather,” Aliyah Moskus, senior education major, said. “It’s a pain to deal with such up and down conditions.” Both University High School and Thomas Metcalf School were closed Wednesday, and ISU’s Black History Month Cultural Dinner was postponed. The men’s basketball game went on as scheduled.
VINCE PINTO | PHOTO EDITOR Four ISU freshmen struggle walking through the Quad after class was cancelled Wednesday afternoon. Snow fall began early Wednesday morning and lasted into late afternoon, with temperatures reamining in the low 30s.
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Destihl to build $14 million brewery BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
The Destihl CEO had a vision 10 years ago for what would become the restaurant/brewery Destihl and finally, the full vision will become a reality as the company prepares to break ground on a new production brewery in Normal. “It has involved countless hours of hard work by our dedicated team to get to this point, but every minute and every effort spent has been worth it,” Destihl CEO Matt Potts said. The $14 million brewery will allow the company to increase capacity from 15,000 barrels of beer per year to 30,000 barrels and over 100,000 within 10 years. Additionally the new facility will bring 70 new jobs to the company including brewers, kitchen staff and production employees. Construction is expected to begin as soon as the weather permits and the company hopes to open the facility in early 2017. This increase in production is necessary as Destihl increases in popularity. Currently Destihl beers are located in 14 states across the nation and that number will likely increase as the company expands to meet the demand and diversify their selection.
“The craft beer community in general is very competitive, but in a healthy way,” Katy Tilley, brewery ambassador, said. “Everyone is driving to do the next unique thing and it creates an exciting environment for people who enjoy craft beers.” New corporate offices will be housed in the building. The new facility will also have an event space where people can visit and try the beers on draft, as well as get the first look at products before they are widely distributed. “We’re hoping that it’s a place that people can come and enjoy time together and sit down,” Tilley said. “We’re planning on having family style tables to build a sense of community and to create a great space where people can come to meet, eat and check out cold craft beers.” The current warehouse ceilings are too low and the door openings are too small to bring in the larger equipment needed for production. The space is also not suited for long-term brewery use due to its limited drainage. Additionally, it would not be able to house the future taproom. “We will be able to brew beer in bigger batches on high quality equipment and package it quicker and in bigger volumes with faster canning and kegging lines,” Jason Bratcher,
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and that support has been growing by leaps and bounds every year,” Potts said. While Destihl originally opened in Normal in November of 2007, the plans for this large scale production facility has been a part of the plan even before opening. Just this past year the business began putting together the initial
plan to expand Destihl into the original vision Potts had in 2006. “It has been very exciting, humbling and fulfilling to see our company grow from just a business plan in 2006 to what it has become today and growing into as well,” Potts said. “I am very proud of our team and happy that we can see our vision become a reality.”
Students to ‘Escape: ISU’ Illinois State University students familiar with the local Escape Bloomington experience can look forward to the University Program Board hosting the “Escape: ISU” experience 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. “It’s a really cool opportunity because it’s fun and allows for team building,” Justine Mills, UPB public relations chairperson said. “Escape: ISU is being catered to our school, so it will be a totally different and unique experience that has not been seen before.” Participants will be sorted into teams of eight and locked into a room where they have to work together and solve puzzles to escape. “People can expect to be surprised and connect things that don’t seem to go together that leads to more things that do not make sense, but will eventually go together,” Gabriella Trevino, UPB social and recreations chairperson, said. “Be ready to think outside the box.” The free event is limited to 200 people, so students are encouraged to sign up in advance at upb.ilstu.edu. Unlike the Escape Bloomington experience, this event was designed to take advantage of the time available and provide a unique twist on the familiar game. Prizes will be given out to the winning team and photo opportunities will be available. “Specifically there will be less moving around and more figuring things out with your group at your table,” Trevino said. “Also, there is a level of competitiveness with each team.” The event is designed to encourage creative thinking and team building skills. “There will be a reflection period tied into the event and it also allows you to think critically and be able to learn more about yourself and those you work with,” Trevino said. Escape Bloomington met with UPB while promoting a Halloween event and both decided that a mobile “escape” would be a unique idea to host on campus.
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upreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was a greatly influential figure in the conservative movement. A Reagan appointee, his opinions on abortion, same sex marriage and affirmative action helped to shape the conservative movement in the twentieth century, and had great influence in conservatism until his death. But many of Scalia’s opinions were out of place in the modern era. He wrote a dissenting opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that made same sex marriage nationally legal, framing it as a state’s rights issue. In 2003, he also wrote a dissenting opinion in Lawrence v. Texas, a case that banned laws that made homosexual relations illegal. His history on the court of fighting against the rights of same-sex people reveals
that his opinions in these cases had to do with more than his interpretation of the constitution. President Barack Obama has an opportunity to progress the court into the twenty-first century with his next appointment. Scalia was a relic of a past conservative movement, when most Americans opposed same-sex marriage, and held different views on many social issues. The Supreme Court should make decisions based on interpretation of the constitution, not based on popular opinion. But interpretations of the constitution are still made by people who are shaped by personal experience and bias. No Supreme Court opinion is ever perfect. Scalia was a “textualist,” believing that the constitution should be interpreted for the purpose that it
was originally written. The simple fallacy of this philosophy is that today’s world is vastly different than the world the Constitution was written in. The Supreme Court must evolve with the nation. Many modern issues were not foreseen by the writers of the Constitution, so there is a need for a living constitution to competently handle modern cases and issues. The U.S. has one of the oldest constitutions in the world, and it is inept at applying to modern cases without some form of modernist interpretation. The United States is just at the start of a rights movement for LGBTQ people. Obergefell v. Hodges was just the start of a movement that will likely have many more obstacles to overcome in the future. There are very
few laws protecting the rights of transgender people, who continue to be stigmatized and misunderstood by much of the public. There will undoubtedly be future cases dealing with rights for the LGBTQ community. Some have argued that Obama should let the next president appoint a new Supreme Court justice. Others have said that he is obligated to appoint a justice to replace Scalia who is equally conservative. They argue that this is necessary to keep the court even, and operating at its best with a diverse range of opinions. If Obama manages to get approval from Congress for a progressive justice, it would represent a new era of the Supreme Court, where civil rights for women, racial minorities and people in the LGBTQ community are advanced.
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he recent article in The Vidette, promoting study abroad at Illinois State University and reassuring students that they can study abroad in English, brought about a flurry of comments on social media from professors, graduate students and alumni in languages, history, area studies and cultures. At a time when university officials are promoting Global Learning, it’s nothing short of ironic that they are so silent about the importance of international languages. In effect, advising students that there is no crucial need to study languages presents a distorted and contradictory view of the world, one that is both expensive and fails to prepare them for the job market of the future. One post noted the old joke that goes something like this: “What do you call a person that
speaks three languages?” “Trilingual.” “What do you call a person that speaks two languages?” “Bilingual.” “What do you call a person that speaks only one language?” “An American!” Unfortunately, there is some truth here. A century in which the United States became a global superpower and our own assimilationist policies discouraging the use of other languages has produced a culture that demands that the rest of the world accommodate us. However, the importance of languages is not lost on the international students that come to campus to study English. Unlike us, students in other countries have been working on their skills and global competitiveness throughout elementary, middle and high school, which is why we are so far behind. Study abroad advisers only add to this by telling our students that all they have to do is travel. Students can study abroad in English, but the costs are high. Not only are prices higher for those who stay in the tourist comfort zone, but the lost opportunity is immeasurable. By not studying languages, students miss out on the deeper cultural knowledge and a marketable skill that puts them on par with their international counterparts. As a person that studied abroad four times, worked abroad and has spent his entire adult life in contact with people from other countries, I can attest that there is more to global learning than a plane ride, a stamp on a passport and a trip through the duty free shops and museums.
I am not saying that all study abroad programs should focus on language instruction, but rather by reducing global learning to a one-time shortterm event is short-sighted, poorly conceived and amounts to a lack of vision and strategic plan. Any plan that doesn’t build on previous international learning in high school—like international languages, social sciences, and current events— and focuses on short-term trips and practices that can be acquired here in the U.S., should raise more than a few eyebrows. This is not to say that some students at ISU aren’t getting their money’s worth. Many are developing their skills and knowledge base by continuing the studies they began in high school. Others are taking courses in world history, languages, politics and government, international business, sociology and anthropology to gain insights into far reaching global economic and political systems. Those that build on the years of foreignlanguage study in high schools will develop a bona fide skill that will serve them in the work force. Most schools offer programs in Spanish, French, and German, and some offer Chinese and Japanese. Given the initiative toward internationalization, it’s a shame that the university doesn’t build on this foundation and encourage more students to continue language study. It is not only a solid investment; it is also a marvelous experience.
very year on March 17, people look forward to celebrating the rich Irish culture. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have become more elaborate in the United States over the years, more so than in Ireland itself. St. Patrick’s Day was originally a feast day of Ireland and about the observance of Christianity. St. Patrick was a Christian that established many monasteries, churches and schools in Ireland by the time he died on March 17, 461. St. Patrick also originally used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. Unfortunately, the history of this holiday is rarely appreciated, and it is used as an excuse to drink a lot and party all day. I bet if St. Patrick saw how his day was being celebrated today, he would be very disappointed. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Thursday this year, the number of parties is sure to grow. While it is still February, plans are being made and beer is turning green. However, being cautious, or even staying in, on St. Patrick’s Day, may be in your best interest. Sadly, it seems as if each year St. Patrick’s Day gets more and more out of hand. One year I was at an all-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and people were passed out in the middle of streets, arrested for underage drinking and even taken away by ambulance. For a holiday that is not even our own countries’ culture, this seems a little unnecessary. Due to the high risk of repercussions from increased police security on this day every year, one might reconsider even going out. Many schools have their own celebrations, and if not, parties are sure to flood the streets, but the consequences are not worth it. There’s nothing wrong with getting festive by dressing in all green and drinking some Irish beer with friends, but the hectic parties are overrated in my opinion. In fact, I think the best part of the Irish culture is their food, and I plan on enjoying that thoroughly. And while the Chicago Parade is pretty hectic itself, I’m hoping to enjoy a more calm, local parade to appreciate Ireland and it’s history. If you are absolutely determined to going to St. Patrick’s Day parties, I would just advise that you do not partake in illegal activities, and remember to be safe and responsible at all times. And just remember that St. Patrick is watching you before you take that Irish Car Bomb. Delane Mclurkin is a senior accounting major and columnist for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_dcmclur@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @DelaneMcl.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016
BOT approves Watterson painting and Rambo House landscaping AUDRERY ANFIELD News Reporter
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved expenditures for interior painting in the Watterson residence halls and a landscaped plaza on the Rambo House site during their quarterly meeting on Feb. 19. Back in 2014, the trustees approved $750,000 towards demolishing the Rambo House as well as related improvements to the site. After demolition in the fall semester of 2015, the site was prepared for redevelopment. “This was a student led initiative and they went so far as to do some preliminary planning, but they
weren’t able to pursue it because of the difficulties with money and organization and turnover in students and things like that,” Director of Facilities and Planning David Gill said. An additional $150,000 was added to the original $750,000 project, in order to suit the program requirements. ISU Student Affairs coordinated this addition of funds. “With the demolition of the Rambo site, we had an opportunity and they approached us and it seemed like a really good alignment between what they were wanting to do and what we were planning to do,” Gill said. “We were already going to make it a plaza but now we believe it’s a plaza with a purpose,” Gill said.
“Once we have the architects on board, we will come up with drawings and all the stakeholders will approve the design, then we’ll proceed to construction,” Gill said. The plan will continue when architects are hired to the project. Following this, concept drawings will be created and then run by all the stakeholders for approval. After the design is approved, construction will begin. Trustees also authorized the use of $690,000 for renovations to the north tower of Watterson. Renovations include repainting of the dorm rooms, common suite areas and student bathrooms. The work will be completed by university painters and private
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painted next. “From a wear and tear standpoint, we look at the rooms and that kind of thing,” Mwilambwe said. “We want to make sure the rooms look as presentable as possible for students so we’re going to paint them.” The anticipated completetion for the interior painting is the fall semester of 2016.
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ISU earns Tree Campus USA designation EMA SASIC News Reporter
Illinois State University has once again earned the designation as a Tree Campus USA. Tree Campus USA is a national program that recognizes college and university campuses that effectively manage their campus trees, develop connectivity with the community to foster healthy, urban forests and strive to engage their student population, according to its website. This is the seventh time in eight years that ISU has received the designation. Executive Director of Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation Chuck Scott said maintaining ISU’s tree population is important for students. “We look at our Fell Arboretum as an outdoor laboratory and so in order for our students to get the best horticulture experience on campus, we need to have good healthy tree specimens to observe and research,” Scott said. “ISU was the first university in Illinois to receive this designation, so we’re quite proud of that and we want to be sure we continue that tradition.” Scott added that the hard work of the grounds department is why ISU continues to receive the designation. ISU’s Fell Arboretum was granted status in 1995 from the International Society of Arboriculture. It consists of 490 acres with over 154 species of trees,
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according to its website. The arboretum brings both beautiful trees and plants to ISU’s campus, but it also strives to educate students and other visitors.
“One thing the Tree Campus USA designation can do for students is to provide a place for the students to seek information related to the trees that are in our arboretum as a part of their educational process or their own personal development,” Patrick Murphy, curator of the Fell Arboretum, said. “Second to that, the trees as they are planted and maintained on campus increase the quality of life for people that work, go to school and live on campus.” Murphy also explained that young students carving into trees is actually killing those trees. When carvings are made on oak and beech trees, the most valuable ones on campus, diseases enter. Proclamations of love and fondness should be made in other forms in order to preserve ISU’s tree population and others elsewhere. There were many requirements ISU had to meet before receiving the designation. A university must establish a campus tree advisory committee, offer evidence of a campus tree-care plan, give verification of dedicated annual expenditures on the campus tree-care plan, provide involvement in an Arbor Day observance and institute a service-learning project aimed at engaging the student body. Arbor Day Foundation Program Assistant Sheereen Othman said ISU stood out to her from other applicants because it collaborated with another organization during its Arbor Day celebration and service learning project.
Milner art accessible to vision impaired TAYLOR LEDDIN News Reporter
Art is a medium that is constantly examining innovation. At Illinois State University, Milner Library’s Art, Theatre and Dance librarian Kathleen Lonbom is examining how to innovate the understanding of art. Along with a group of students from a variety of majors, Lonbom worked to advance Milner’s International Collection of Child Art by making it accessible to individuals with vision impairments. The collection is comprised of over 8,600 pieces of work from 50 countries. With an $85,934 grant given to Milner a few years back, Lonbom was able to digitize the collection, making audio descriptions for those visiting with a visual impairment. The project was initiated by a response to the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act, a piece of legislature that requires accessibility to digital image collections for low vision and blind users.
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Excel Real Estate at 309-829-5885. Large 2 BR. Apt. For 2. $365/person, $245 for 3, A/C, dishwasher, deck/patio, laundry, Heat & water pd, 6 blocks north on School St. from ISU (309)387-1870 Flora Way: Large Furnished 1,2,3 and 4 Bedrooms. Start at ONLY $325. Class Act Realty. 454-2960 301 S. WALNUT: Furnished 2 Bedrooms. Balcony, Covered parking, Laundry. Quiet Building. Start at ONLY $290 Class Act Realty. 454-2960 TOWNHOMES: 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms. Include Washer-dryer, central air, dishwasher, parking, patio and/or balcony, yard. ONLY $260-350 per bedroom. Class Act Realty. 454-2960 Fell: Spacious 2 & 4 Bedrooms. 1 block from campus. Laundry. Start at $370. Class Act Realty. 454-2960 Houses: 3 to 5 Bedrooms. Start at $335 per person. Walk to Campus . Class Act Realty. 454-2960 Room for rent 1106 S. University Street Normal. $350 w/shared bath. $550 w/ private bath. Month to month OK. 773505-8682. qa_elizabeth@yahoo.com
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Things to do this weekend CLC Funnyraiser
The Heartland Community College Foundation and Challenger Learning Center is holding a standup comedy night this Friday at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go toward mission scholarships for local K-12 schools. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at the door or at challengerlearningcenter. com.
Street Scene
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The University Galleries in Uptown is constantly bringing new art to the community. Stop in to see their latest galleries.
A look into the University Galleries Teachers, families, friends and community members visit Uptown Station to see ISU student-generated artwork REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter
Uptown’s University Galleries is known for bringing in large crowds to its events, and the opening reception for the current show featuring artists Terry Adkins and Monika Goetz is no exception. Senior Curator Kendra Paitz and curator Jason Judd are still at work even while the reception is in full swing. Judd can be seen zipping through attendees, somehow unnoticed by the crowd, with a large rolling ladder to take care of a technical issue in the show; if you look closely, a spot of paint can be found on the collar of his button-up from doing last minute wall touch-ups before the event. Faculty members congratulate Paitz on another successful opening as she discreetly scans the walls for imperfections, but of course, there are none. Some say that an artist’s work is never done, but apparently, neither is a curator’s. Weeks before the opening reception, staff members begin to prepare the space for the new show. Aside from organizing upcoming events for the gallery, Paitz, Judd and the rest of the gallery staff, go beyond their job descriptions to perfect even the smallest details that go into the making of an exhibition. Gallery
projects can take months, or even years, to come full circle. “For most of my projects, the average time is around a year and a half, in terms of approaching the artist, making initial plans, and conducting research and studio visits, to the final opening of the show,” Paitz said. Book publication, faculty led tours and artist talks are all things that are likely to be going on during any exhibition’s residency at the gallery. There is no time for staff to take a break once the show is up, as something is always going on at University Galleries that needs attention. “Each exhibition is it’s own beast; it’s own project,” Judd said. “They have their own timeline, and it’s always different depending on funding, artists, shipping, even the smallest things.” Communication is key when it comes to the four full-time staff members at University Galleries. The group works together behind the scenes to make each project appear seamless to the public eye. Even the most minimal of decisions, such as light bulb and label placement, are decided as a unit. “I think we do a really good job of supporting each others’ projects; we have a small staff here so the four of us really have to be able to work and communicate to make these things happen,” Paitz said.
But the point of putting on an excellent show is not for the bragging rights or personal publicity. The staff at University Galleries has a goal of making art accessible and relevant to more than just a niche crowd. Some aspects of gallery shows can be viewed at Milner Library, which instantly broadens the audience. Free events that are open to the public mixed with a convenient location encourage new faces to participate in local art culture. Introducing people to art and bringing in new perspectives are always a main focus at University Galleries, and staff members stay continuously ambitious when it comes to public events. “University Galleries is a welcoming space with challenging art,” Judd said, before returning to his duty of painting an entire gallery room black to suit the artwork for the upcoming show. Later in the week week, the opening reception for Adkins and Goetz comes to a close. An exhibit that took months of preparation, consulting, and physical labor has finally reached the stopping point for production. To an outsider, this would be the time for the staff to relax and appreciate their hard work, but rest assured, those working at University Galleries are already planning their next big project.
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance and the School of Music will perform the jazz opera Street Scene based on the play by Pulitzer-Prize winner Elmer Rice. The first two shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a matinee performance 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased at the College of Fine Arts Box Office or at ticketmaster.com
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Country band The Stragglers featuring Jason Boland will be performing Saturday at the Castle Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $15. Tickets can be purchased at the Castle Theatre box office or on their website at castletheatre.com. Get them before they sell out.
2016 Animated Oscar Shorts
The Normal Theater will showcase some of the Oscar nominated animated short films 7 p.m. Friday. These short films are normally not available in normal multiplexes which is why a trip to the Normal Theater might not be such a bad idea. Tickets start at $7, but are $5 with a student discount. They can be purchased at the Normal Theater box office or online at eventbrite.com
Escape ISU
University Program Board is teaming up with Escape Bloomington to give students a unique experience Saturday at the Bone Student Center. Grab seven friends and get ready to solve some mind puzzling mysteries in a race against other teams to get the key to escape. The event is 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is required and can be done at signupgenius.com Compiled by Casey Chan | Features Reporter
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All smiles: seniors finish out on top
Junior Paris Lee’s career-high 21 points steals the show on senior night as ISU downs Southern Illinois 73-50 JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter
Paris Lee and the Illinois State University basketball team were clicking on all cylinders Wednesday night at Redbird Arena, as the ’Birds defeated Southern Illinois, 73-50, in a pivotal late-season conference matchup. The win moves Illinois State’s record to 18-12 and 12-5 in MVC play, securing them at least a third place finish in the Valley. The Redbirds never trailed after taking a 4-3 lead early on. Tenacious defense and hot shooting propelled ISU toward a commanding 36-15 halftime advantage over the Salukis. “Southern Illinois did not have their best night, but we were locked in,” Dan Muller, head coach, said. Leading the defense was Junior power guard Tony Wills, who held SIU’s Anthony Beane to 2 points on 1/8 shooting. “I think Tony Wills is one of the best defenders in this league,” Muller said. “He’s got everything a great defender needs: toughness, great conditioning, good feet, good length and ability to get around screens. Tony embraces his role.” “Tony had two really good practices before today, I think we were really prepared well for tonight,” Lee said. Southern Illinois head coach
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Nick Banyard and MiKyle McIntosh celebrate a 73-50 win against Southern Illinois. Barry Hinson, the winningest active coach in the MVC, also had high praise for the Redbird defense. “When they guard, rebound and run, I think they can beat anyone,” the Saluki head coach said. The Redbird defense was able 6o force 12 turnovers in the first half, just three less than the total points scored by SIU.
An early 8-5 run by SIU to start the second half had given the Salukis hope of a comeback, but Paris Lee, who scored a game and career high 21 points, took charge and rallied the troops. The leadership development from Lee speaks volumes on Dan Muller as a coach. “Earlier this year, I probably wouldn’t have said anything,” Lee
said. “But it’s crunch time now, I can’t let plays like that go, I have to hold guys accountable.” An 8-6 run from ISU was followed by a 12-6 spurt to increase the ISU lead to 61-35. It was smooth sailing from there. Despite the senior night festivities on Wednesday, senior DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell made sure the
Redbirds were ready to compete. “It was a big night for me, Justin and Quintin, but I told them in the huddle, ‘We gotta come out here and play, no emotions on the court’,” ISU’s leading scorer said. In addition to the career high, Lee tallied four assists, two rebounds and two steals. “It’s not just his scoring, his toughness, his focus and competitiveness is at a high level right now,” Muller said of Lee. Deontae Hawkins also poured in 15 points on 7/12 shooting. The sophomore big man also grabbed seven rebounds on the night. Junior Nick Banyard chipped in eight points and seven rebounds. In addition to his stifling defense, Tony Wills knocked down 3/5 field goals for six points while also dishing out three assists. Illinois State has won six of its last seven games playing hardnosed defense and turning their defense turn into offense. When asked if the Redbirds are playing their best basketball right now, Paris Lee responded, “I think we’re close to it. We’ll get there come tournament play.” ISU heads to Wichita State Saturday night in hopes of a season sweep of the Shockers before traveling to St. Louis to compete for an NCAA Tournament spot at the MVC Tournament next week.
Hitting the weekend diamond Illinois State vs. No. 9 Oregon Schedule: Thu - 8 p.m., Fri - 8 p.m., Sat - 4 p.m., Sun - 2 p.m. Site: PK Park in Eugene, Ore. FYI: Oregon is a team many experts picked to be in Omaha for the College World Series in June. The Ducks are 3-0 on the young season. All four of Oregon’s starting pitchers are left-handed.
Illinois State (1-2, 0-0 MVC)
Probable Starters* Day Pitcher (Yr.) Thu. Jeffrey Barton (So.) Fri. Jacob Hendren (Sr.) Sat. Steve Heilenbach (Sr.) Sun. David Meade (Jr.)
W-L 0-0 0-1 1-0 0-0
Player to Watch
ERA 13.50 10.80 0.00 13.50
Joe Kelch (R-Sr. – 2B) Kelch started the season with a bang last weekend, as he had eight hits in 12 at-bats (.667). Kelch, one of the leaders for the Redbirds, had three RBIs and one home run against Belmont. “I’m just trying to have good at-bats every time… If you go in there and try to hit home runs and doubles, you’re going to get yourself out a lot of times,” Kelch said.
No. 9 Oregon (3-0, 0-0 PAC 12)
Probable Starters* Day Pitcher (Yr.) W-L ERA Thu. Kyle Robeniol (Fr.) 1-0 1.80 Fri. Cole Irvin (RJr.) 0-0 0.00 Sat. Matt Krook (RSo.) 0-0 4.50 Sun. David Peterson (So.) 0-0 1.80 *Based on last weekend’s starters
Player to Watch
Matt Krook (So. – LHP) Krook missed all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, but the southpaw is expected to have a big year. The 6-foot-3 left hander is on USA Today’s watch list for the Golden Spikes Award. Krook was a Freshman All-American in 2014 and finished the season with a 2-1 record and a 1.79 ERA. He fanned 60 batters over a span of 45 1/3 innings pitched.
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Joe Kelch went 8-for-12 with a home run and three RBIs in a three-game series against Belmont last weekend.
RYAN KELLEY | SPORTS REPORTER
Illinois State at LSU Tiger Classic Schedule: Fri - 6 p.m., Sat - 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., Sun - 10 a.m. Site: Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. FYI: LSU is ranked fifth in the nation. The ’Birds are currently 0-2 vs. top-5 opponents after dropping games to No. 2 Michigan and No. 1 Florida to start the season.
Illinois State (3-7, 0-0 MVC)
Probable Starters* Day Pitcher (Yr.) Fri. Sarah Finck (So.) Sat. Regan Romshek (Sr.) Sat. Sarah Finck (So.) Sun. Ali Domkuski (Fr.)
W-L ERA (3-3) 4.20 (0-2) 11.87 (3-3) 4.20 (0-2) 5.86
*Based on last weekend’s starters
Players to Watch
Arianna Grainey
Jordan de los Reyes currently leads the Redbirds with a .400 average and four home runs along with 10 RBIs.
ISU – Sarah Finck (So. – P)
LSU – Sahvanna Jaquish (Jr. – C/INF)
Texas Tech – Jordan Bettiol (Sr. – OF)
While offense in this weekend’s upcoming tournament is obviously very important, there should be less worry about ISU’s pitching in part because of Finck, who has been dominating the circle. She fired 10 strikeouts at last weekend’s Arizona State Littlewood Classic, and she will serve a crucial role once again.
Jaquish offers some of the best offense for the Tigers with a .522 batting average on 12 hits and 11 runs scored. Jaquish has also drove in 10 RBIs, third on the team. Last year she started every game for LSU and is a repeat First Team All-SEC member. Jaquish is expected to have another strong season in the Bayou.
Bettiol is Texas Tech’s main offensive source, as she led the team last year with her .374 batting average and 64 hits. However, with de los Reyes’ batting average being a .400 and Finck’s powerful pitching, she could have a tough time getting her bat going this weekend. DEB BETHEL | SPORTS REPORTER