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University RSOs push diversity in February BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
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While the nation will celebrate the efforts of prominent individuals in AfricanAmerican history for Black History Month in February, many Registered Student Organizations on campus discuss those topics year round. One of these organizations is the Black and Latino Male Movement started by Illinois State University senior history major Carl Hunter in January 2013. The group was started as a way to bridge the gap
between the two ethnic groups and meets 6 p.m. every Monday night in the Student Services Building, Room 375. “I saw there was kind of a divide and I wanted to bring these two groups together for camaraderie purposes for collaborations and things like that,” Hunter said. Hunter said that starting the group was fairly easy. He received interest quite early on and was able to spread the word quickly. The two groups discovered a lot of their experiences were similar and that they had more in common than they had different.
“We’ve experienced a lot together and I wanted to bring these groups together,” Hunter said. “We both have our share of things in life and we can speak to familiar experiences.” The group will be hosting a Black History Assembly 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 where the group will join together and celebrate black history. “There’s going to be singing, there’s going to be dancing, there’s going to be arts,” Hunter said. “It’s an event to exemplify black excellence, to celebrate our past,
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Local organizations work toward worker retention BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series revisiting the Mitsubishi plant closing and its impact on the community. When the McLean County Chamber of Commerce was tapped to help assist with the worker relocation effort in the wake of the Mitsubishi plant closing, the organization realized that communication would be key. “We looked at how we could help facilitate the conversation and keep it going,” Charlie Moore, chief executive officer and president of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, said. The Chamber of Commerce began setting up communication channels between themselves and an organization called Career Link, which is a state-wide organization that helps individuals understand what opportunies they have available to them following a major loss of a plant or organization. In this case, Mitsubishi applied for trade assistance and their application was certified. Through a federally funded program their employees can then be assisted with training and relocation. “This program enhances the benefits that are already available to the general population who are dislocated,” Dena Weth, Career Link program manager, said. “With trade, it’s a federal program that assists U.S. workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade.” Career Link was able to act quickly as the company filed a warn notice, as it is required to do, letting officials know they would soon be laying off their staff. After bringing on additional workers and opening up what
they have called the “transition center” for assisting with workshops at 705 E. Linden Street, they were ready to begin assisting. Weth feels it is important for these workers to reintegrate themselves into the workforce and they may be more marketable than they think. “To keep job skills accurate and to make yourself marketable in this type of environment, you want to get right back out there and show potential employers that you do have transferrable skills from Mitsubishi,” Weth said. The center is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is also assisting with the recent Caterpillar facility closures in Illinois. Currently the transition center has not been flooded with workers, but Moore feels that it may take a while for workers to come to terms with their situation. “While they’ve been open every day of the week there hasn’t been a hard press on services available because it maybe hasn’t become as hard of a reality yet for some to have to do that yet and know what’s out there,” Moore said. He feels that now that the holiday season has passed, the center may begin to see an increase in visitors. The Chamber of Commerce set up another communication channel between themselves and many local businesses as they sought to understand what jobs were available in the community. “It’s important for a company to have the workforce that they need,” Moore said. “If you can communicate both ways, you can make the relationship and that’s win-win for both sides.” The Chamber regularly meets with both Career Link and local businesses to update Career Link on what
job opportunities are available and where they should apply. Additionally, the group advises employers on the incentives they can receive, such as training dollars, for bringing onboard new workers. Some displaced workers have even managed to find themselves working with the same product they have come to know quite well. O’Brien Mitsubishi of Normal was able to hire some of the manufacturers of the old Mitsubishi plant and give them part-time jobs or in one case bring them onto the sales team. “It’s really turning out to be a neat transition because the consumers that come and work with him have found an interest in working with someone who worked on building them,” Ryan Gremore, general manager and operating partner of O’Brien Mitsubishi of Normal, said. The dealership itself was not financially impacted by the loss of the plant, and Gremore described the transition as “seamless,” but the loss was still felt a little more personally for the staff. “Those people become part of your family so there was some disappointment and we feel for the people and we’re doing something to reach out,” Gremore said. “Anytime a friend of yours or family loses their job you’re saddened.” Communication will continue between the Chamber of Commerce, Career Link and local businesses to ensure the Bloomington-Normal family is well taken care of and they understand the job opportunities that are available to them. “It’s an ongoing effort and it’s a collaborative effort,” Moore said. “Everyone has come together very well multiple times to make sure we’re all pulling in the same direction as it’s in all of our best interests.”
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encourage and promote our present as we look to the future.” The group regularly discusses the history of both backgrounds, but also helps students look to the present through hosting grad school workshops and résumé workshops. Additionally, the group assists its members by also assisting the community as they regularly reach out and try to connect members with local individuals in the community. “[Our group] is about providing resources and tools to be successful on campus,” Hunter said. “One way we do that is by providing students with mentors, different AfricanAmerican and Latino men on campus as well as in the community.” Another group, the Black Student Union, meets 7 p.m. every Monday to discuss relevant topics that have popped up in the media and how they affect not only just their group members but the student body as a whole. “We have a lot of cultural programming that promotes cultural appreciation based on current events,” Joshua White, junior history major and BSU president, said. BSU will be hosting a “Lights Camera History” event where students will discuss the impact African-Americans have had in the media at their meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and hosted an event which encouraged students to register to vote earlier in the month. Many RSOs on ISU’s campus have their heritage on display throughout the year and some feel that by including many students
from different backgrounds leads to a more diversified and fully representative group. ISReal Arts is a campus organization that unites artists of different backgrounds under banners of peace, professional development and social service. “It’s about embracing all of [a person’s history] and bringing us together as one as a collection of artists,” Keith Mallett, sophomore marketing major and president of ISReal, said. Mallett believes encouarging diversity strengthens the group as they are subjected to perspectives they may not have otherwise come into contact with. “By everybody embracing their own individual backgrounds and never being ashamed of that makes a collection of individuals coming together to just make their art that much stronger,” Mallett said. By exposing each other to different walks of life, those in ISReal Arts can gain insight into discussions they may not have considered. “Without [diversity] art becomes one sided and you don’t get enough perspective on what is really going on,” Mallett said. “So I feel the more diversity the better.” Celebrating heritage is a key component of many RSOs on campus. By exposing each other to different views, it helps everyone become a more central part of their communities. “It creates a solid group,” Mallett said. “They become just as good at their arts as they are at being human beings and well-rounded individuals.”
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I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct,” Donald Trump stated to large applause at the first Republican debate last fall. “I don’t have time for total political correctness…what I say is what I say.” In Trump’s rejection of everything P.C., he held his position as the front runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, while saying things that would have doomed candidates in the past. There are some legitimate ways in which too much political correctness can hinder free speech. When people are afraid they will be ridiculed for saying something wrong, it can prevent them from saying anything at all. It can create a culture of silent misunderstanding. When there is too much concern for political correctness, it can serve as a barrier to sympathetic thinking. The key is to speak in a way
that communicates and encourages respect, while not limiting free speech. The people who respond most to Trump’s fight against political correctness aren’t concerned with the First Amendment or obstructions to meaningful dialogue. For them, the anti-P.C. movement is about the right to express feelings of fear and anger. For the white working class, the largest Trump supporting demographic, political correctness represents suppression. When freed from the restraints of political correctness, Trump supporters are free to explicitly express their disapproval of America’s growing diversity and personally attack opponents. Instead of liberating people to speak freely, the absence of any political correctness in the Trump campaign has devolved the conversation on the right and distracted from the fact that his platform is void of any real policy
proposals. Trump has hinted at killing the families of terrorists, banning Muslims from entering the United States and made countless misogynistic and racist statements. He’s claimed that he could shoot a person in broad daylight in Manhattan and not lose support, and he could be right. The majority of Trump supporters are not regular voters or politically involved. They could have been dormant, until a demagogue like Trump, who spoke so straightforwardly to their fears, acted as a mobilizer. They are loyal not only because they value his anti-P.C. rhetoric, but they have also lost trust in establishment politics and its attempts to appeal to the masses. While the anti-P.C. sentiment of the Republican Party is gaining attention and greater devotion from some demographics, it will probably hurt the party in the long run.
The party’s rejection of political correctness has launched it into a new era of alienation. While Trump can secure the white working class with his antics, that demographic is quickly shrinking. The wealthy establishment of the party also has the money to wield great influence over the campaign process. But if candidates continue to offend minorities and women, they won’t get their votes, no matter how many ads they run. After Mitt Romney’s loss to President Barack Obama in 2012, Republican Party leaders wrote the “autopsy report,” a plan on how the party should move forward. Part of the plan focused on holding the same party values, while not alienating minority groups. Those tactics have been abandoned with the abandonment of political correctness, leaving the party with a shrinking electorate and world view.
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hether you are a die-hard football fan or don’t even know what a touchdown is, the Super Bowl is something everyone can enjoy each year. This year, however, is the 50th year, making it extra special. The Super Bowl has become a huge element in American culture and has gained so much popularity, that it’s almost not even about football anymore. Yes, there is a game going on, but more often than not, viewers have no loyalty to either team competing. I’m a die-hard Bears fan, and they had no chance making it to this year’s Super Bowl, but I am still excited to watch Sunday’s game. I’m not alone; out of the top 10 mostwatched programs in television history, the Super Bowl has placed nine times. What attributes to these ratings are typically the ads, the gambling, the halftime show and, my favorite part, the food. This year’s game will be a faceoff between two charismatic quarterbacks, Peyton Manning from the Denver Broncos (12-4) and Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers (15-1). Both teams are looking very good this year and I’m expecting it to be an interesting match. The performances are bound to draw a crowd this year; Lady GaGa will perform the Star Spangled Banner, and Coldplay and Beyoncé will take the stage during halftime. However, the main attraction for the Super Bowl tends to be the advertisements. While sports fans place bets on what will happen during the game, other audience members may gamble on what ad will show up first or the most frequent brands. The Monday morning following the Super Bowl is notorious for commercial conversations. The Super Bowl is an event that is talked about year-round. When Justin Timberlake ripped off Janet Jackson’s bra or when M.I.A. put up the finger while performing with Madonna, these topics are still brought up today. I can also still remember some of the funny commercials, such as the Dorritos commercial with the guy on the airplane and the drawn out Pepsi commercials every year. Make sure you get your Super Bowl plans figured out soon, because the game and commercials are always more fun to watch when you are with a group of friends. Don’t forget to stock up on junk food either; bring out all of the tortilla chips, guacamole, buffalo wings, pizza, popcorn or any of your favorite fattening appetizers.The Super Bowl 50 is bound to be another memorable and exciting year, so you don’t want to miss out. 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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Blo-No celebrates black history month EMA SASIC News Reporter
area who has taught for 33 years,” Karen Moen, local history librarian, said. “He’s done a similar program like this at the McLean County Museum of History, and we thought this would be a good program to bring into the community for awareness.” Ithaca College professor Carlos Figueroa will present the talk “Bayard Rustin: Black Gay Quaker Thinker and Civil Rights & Labor
University Housing Services is hosting its annual Black History Cultural Dinner 5 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Monday marked the official Brown Ballroom. Veteran actor and start of Black History Month. social activist Giancarlo Esposito Throughout the month, prominent will be the featured speaker. One African-American leaders are celeof the main themes to be discussed brated and honored for their efforts throughout the event is getting to for equality and acceptance. know people that are different. Students at Illinois State UniverEsposito will also share his experisity have the chance to get involved ences in theater and acting and how in local events taking place on and different roles and scripts allow for off campus. opportunities to learn more The Bloomingabout others. ton Public Library Donald Reed, associate is hosting events director for residential life, celebrating litsaid Esposito was a great erature on black guest to invite due to his past history. People of experiences. all ages are invited “Mr. Esposito has a long to “Literature and history in working with Culture” at 6:30 multicultural issues and p.m. Thursday in recognizing the efforts of the Community people of color throughout Room. Presented society within film and the by ISU profesmedia. He’s been in the field sor Ricardo Cruz, for over 30 years and has MCT Photo he will discuss Actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his role as Gustavo Fring in had experiences we found works of literature “Breaking Bad”, is set to speak at the ISU Black History dinner. valuable in the university through the lens of community,” Reed said. black history. “He loves to deal with and In addition, the library will hold Activist” 7 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Prairie cover topics that deals with contri“Uncovering Bloomington’s Seg- Room of the Bone Student Center. butions with people of color, and we regation Secret” 2 p.m. Feb. 21 in As part of the President’s Speaker thought he could add to the ongoing the Community Room. Although Series, Figueroa will discuss politics conversation especially issues that Bloomington-Normal was an with the intersectionality of race, have been in the news lately like expanding community through- religion and sexuality and effects tense racial relationships between out the 1800s, attitudes towards on policy development. the police and people of color, the African-Americans coincided with The talk will also focus on his latest Black Lives Matter movement and national trends. Retired ISU profes- book “Quakers, Race and Empire: the lack of diversity at this year’s sor Mark Wyman will take a look at Political Ecumenism and U.S. Insu- Oscars.” those shifting attitudes and bring lar Policy Rhetoric, 1898-1917” and The price for admission is one attention to the issue of segregation. how Bayard Rustin’s Quaker princi- meal swipe for meal plan partici“We’re very fortunate to have Mark ples of non-violence influenced the pants or $20 for those without meal Wyman living in our community Civil Rights Movement. plans.
Cost of Super Bowl ad reaches $5 million AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter
Five million dollars for a 30-second advertisement is the reality this year for the Super Bowl Feb. 7. As expensive as that sounds, purchasing those 30 second slots for a commercial could be worth the big bucks this year for companies. According to Kantar Media, “the price of a 30-spot has increased by approximately 75 percent over the last decade alone.” That total generates $2.19 billion in sales. Looking back, a 30-second advertisement in 2015 cost $4.5 million. To purchase the same amount of advertisement in 1967 during the first Super Bowl, it only cost $42,000. Determining whether an advertisement as pricy as $5 million is even effective and beneficial for a company depends on many factors such as how creative the advertisement is itself. Professor of finance, insurance
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and law Carson Varner said, “there are two ways you can look at it.” “If you see a sign saying drink Coca-Cola,” Varner said. “Does that really make you want to go out and drink Coca-Cola? And we don’t really know, but on the other hand maybe those signs sort of help.” If an advertisement is creative and amusing, ultimately it will pay itself back because those are the commercials viewers will remember. “On the other hand,” Varner said. “If you have some new product, and there’s quite a history of that, five million dollars could be a pretty good deal.” “I recall a cousin of mine in Germany who speaks very limited English who picked up on the Super Bowl and there were some frogs sort of croaking ‘Bud-weiser’ and he thought that that was just hilarious.” Varner said that it is unclear beforehand how much money will be generated through an advertisement, “but just put your money right on the Super Bowl and it gets paid back many times.”
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Author Percival Everett gives reading at the Bone TAYLOR LEDDIN News Reporter
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Students and faculty gathered in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center last night to attend a reading by poet Percival Everett. In addition to being a celebrated scholar and author, Everett is also a professor at the University of Southern California. Everett is an author of more than 25 novels and collections of poetry, including the award winning “Erasure” and “I Am Not Sidney Poitier,” which
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explained that his selected reading is always a last minute decision. He read an excerpt from his newest novel, “So Much Blue,” which circles around two American brothers in El Salvador circa 1976. The novel is set to be released in the spring of 2017 and was brought on by Everett’s interest in Salvadoran Civil War. Everett read the excerpt from his iPad in a soft, casual manner, with his
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Features
THE VIDETTE | PAGE 7
Load up on snacks for Super Bowl 50 Super Bowl Sunday calls for an abundance of food while watching the big game. Check out these deals around town for your Sunday get-together: Jimmy John’s
Morgan Kuniej | Vidette Photographer
The SWAT Wellness Team strives to keep students informed about safe sex and STDs, while providing the necessities for proper protection.
G Spot works to aid student health REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter
It’s almost impossible to miss the G Spot on campus while you’re making your way to class during the week. Also known as the Wellness Gazebo, the set-up provided is run by two to three members of the Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) every hour. The G Spot is known for providing free sexual protection to students, but have many other resources available at a closer look. “We give out information about various contraceptives,” Julie Myers said. She is a freshman Community Health Education major who works the gazebo and is apart of SWAT. “We also have information on topics like healthy eating, relationships, sleeping, sexual assault survivor resources, how to get counseling through ISU and even Stop Smoking Kits.” The SWAT team who works at the G Spot
pride themselves on providing a friendly and non-judgmental environment to those who approach the gazebo with questions, concerns or just to chat. “The G Spot can be seen as intimidating by some but I like to think of it as a friendly reminder to the realities of college,” Julian McCullum, junior marketing major and SWAT vice president, said. Each member of the SWAT team that you see working the G Spot has been through extensive training twice a school year to learn both leadership and interpersonal skills, which benefit him or her and students with questions. SWAT members come from all different majors, too, which makes for a more diverse and relatable group. “The G Spot is not there to influence individuals into living a certain lifestyle,” McCullum said. “We’re there to provide information on how to be healthy and safe while also enjoying life. If you need contraceptives, we have condoms
and lube. If you need information on where to find local chiropractors, we have a resource binder full of information for services on and off campus.” Aside from being helpful in areas such as sexual awareness and general health around campus, the team members encourage students to just come say hi on their way to and from class. SWAT members are actively working on making the gazebo feel more approachable and interactive. “If you’re having a rough day and just need someone to talk to for a little while, we’re here for you,” McCullum said. “People should never be afraid to come up to the G Spot and see what we can offer them.” SWAT member meetings are from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in McCormick Hall, and students interested in getting involved should check out the online application at: http://wellness.illinoisstate.edu/students/ team/.
Dance: fun hobby, challenging major
Jimmy John’s offers many options for bulk orders, so it’s easy to make sure everyone at your Super Bowl party gets what they want. Fifteen or 30-piece platters are available and each sub on the menu is fair game to put into the mix. Sides of pickles, chips, cookies and drinks are also available, completing the meal. If you love ordering Jimmy John’s after midnight while studying at Milner, you’re probably going to love it even more while watching the Super Bowl commercials this Sunday.
Buffalo Wild Wings You usually eat B-Dubs while watching the big games anyway, so why should the Super Bowl be any different? Buffalo Wild Wings has chicken wings in tons of flavors, so it’s easy to please everyone who is attending your place to watch the game.
Taco Bell We all know Taco Bell for being cheap and satisfying. Their Variety 12-Pack is no different, and gives you a choice of 12 different tacos on their menu for under $15. It would be easy for everyone at your party to chip in and order multiple Taco 12-Packs, as one box of 12 tacos is barely the cost of one regular meal at any other restaurant in town. Of course, you can also order inexpensive potatoes, rice and chips and salsa to go along with your tacos.
Moe’s
Ordering from Moe’s gives you the option of having a fajita, taco MARY CULLEN “We don’t just twirl around in tutu’s all day long and dancing isn’t always or salad bar for your party. These Features Reporter fun; it is a lot of hard work, but all of the blood, sweat and tears are worth it choices come with huge platters of meat, rice, beans, cheese and other come performance time,” Tippett said. Dancing may be your favorite activity at the bars on weekends; or maybe toppings at Moe’s. You can also In addition to her double major, Tippett is a four-year member of the you dance in the shower or around your bedroom while getting ready in the Redline Express Dance Team, a member of the Dance Association and works order bulk cookies, cinnamon chips morning. But for a group of students on Illinois State University’s campus, and iced tea. Bonus: you get free as an anchor and show producer at TV-10. dance is their major. With her busy schedule, Tippett still somehow manages to work off cam- chips and salsa with every order. Lauren Tippett is a senior double majoring in dance performance and pus. broadcast journalism. Her passion for dance started when she was three “I am a Pom coach at Chiddix Jr. High School, so I am pretty much always Hy-Vee years old and has carried on for the past 19 years. This grocery store also offers a huge busy either dancing myself or teaching dance,” Tippett said. Tippett loved dance since she can remember and grew up dancing out of a Tippett’s passion for dance fuels her hopes to get a job teaching dance af- selection of party platters. Large studio near her hometown of Lewistown, Ill. ter college, but when asked about her dream meat and cheese platters can be “I love the fact that I get to major in somepurchased for under $20, fruit career, Tippet laughed. thing that I love to do. It’s amazing that I trays as low as $13 and vegetable “That’s a loaded question! I only say that can continue to work on growing artistically trays for under $10. They also because I love both of my areas of study,” and technically as a dancer, performer and have fruit pizzas, vegetable pizzas, Tippett said. choreographer while getting a degree, or in Her dreams as a dancer include her work- sandwich platters, chicken wing my case, two degrees,” Tippett said. ing either on Broadway or as an NFL or NBA trays and shrimp rings. Hy-Vee is Some of Tippett’s best friends have come probably the best place in town if dancer. out of her time in the dance major at ISU. “I was in my high school’s musical produc- you’re looking for variety, and you “I feel like we have all been each other’s tions and I loved it, but I think from being on can pick up anything else you need cheerleaders the last four years; encouraging while you’re there, like sodas and Redline I would love to be a part of a major each other’s growth, development, and sucsports organization and entertain fans,” Tip- napkins. cess in this program,” Tippett said. pett said. Pizza Hut ISU offers dance classes in modern, jazz Being in the dance major is not all fun and ballet technique as well as a contact and games. In addition to class assignments, Pizza Hut just came out with a $5 improvisation class and three levels of Tippett and her peers feel the impact of their menu, which means you can order dance composition. These classes are called a lot of food for your Super Bowl field of study every day. Emma Horath | Vidette Photographer movement classes because you are dancing party for a fairly low cost. Medium “Being a dance major also means that I Dance and broadcast journalism major Lauren Tippett works during class time. one topping pizzas, breaded wings, am busy during the weekends, and that I am hard to balance her full schedule, as dance practice consumes In addition to movement classes, there tired, hungry, and sore 24/7, but I wouldn’t pasta, brownies, double orders her time. are also history and theory classes. of breadsticks and bulk orders of have it any other way,” Tippett said. “I have taken rhythmic fundamentals, which is a basic music theory Reflecting on the past four years, Tippett believes she has lived a busy, full sodas are all on their $5 menu, so course, as well as two sections of dance history and multicultural perspecthe biggest problem you’re going to life while at ISU. tives in dance. I really enjoyed learning about dance history and learning have is deciding what you want. “Being a dance major has opened up so many doors for me to work with about dance in other non-Western cultures,” Tippett said. guest artists and grow as an artist myself,” Tippett said. “Being a dance maCompiled by Rebecca Davis | Features Tippet notes that dance majors write research papers, have group projects jor at ISU has made me a better person in the sense of finding who I am and Reporter and give presentations just like any other student at ISU. how to be an organized and disciplined.”
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Shock the Shockers, round two? After dismantling top-seeded Wichita State in the 2015 MVC Tournament, the Redbirds look for a second straight upset against the No. 21 Shockers
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
INSIDE LOOK:
Illinois State vs. No. 21 Wichita State 9 p.m. Saturday
Illinois State 71, Wichita State 68 ISU desperately needs to shoot well in order to pull off this upset, especially early on to get what should be the largest crowd of the season into the game. Justin McCloud and Deontae Hawkins continue their hot shooting and the Redbird fans storm the court late Saturday night. Hello, ESPN.
MY VIEW JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
Lineups
Ryan Kelly | Sports Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE (13-11, 7-4 MVC) Starters*
@rkelly1122
Wichita State 61, Illinois State 50 Coming into this game, the Shockers are on a double-digit win streak and have shown no signs of slowing down. ISU’s inconsistency will be apparent in the showdown. Although kept close majority of the game, WSU will pull away late and extend its win streak.
Jake Klassen | Social Media Analyst @jklass350
PPG
6-0
10.3
G DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell
Sr.
6 -5
14.9
G Tony Wills
Jr.
6-4
4 .7
F MiKyle McIntosh
So.
6-7
11.0
F Deontae Hawkins
So.
6 -8
10.3
all scorers with 21 points
No. 21 WICHITA STATE (17-5, 11-0) P/Name
Yr.
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G Fred VanVleet
Sr.
6-0
13.4
G Ron Baker
Sr.
6-4
14.4
Senior guard DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell (44) and alum Daishon Knight (3) celebrate after upsetting Ron Baker (31) and the Wichita State Shockers last year in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
G Evan Wessel
Sr.
6-4
F Zach Brown
So.
6-6
6.4
F Shaquille Morris
So.
6-8
6.5
Wichita State 90, Illinois State 82
RECENT: WSU won its 12th straight game
MCT Photo
With the undefeated conference lead Wichita State currently holds, the Redbirds will fall short to the Shockers on Saturday. While the Redbirds are looking to bounce back after their winning streak ended Saturday against Missouri State, they will have to wait one more game to do that as Wichita’s offense will trump ISU. Deb Bethel | Sports Reporter | @thedebbethel
The Redbirds will put up a good fight with the strong performances of DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell, MiKyle McIntosh and Justin McCloud, but the Shockers will take the win.
Ht.
Jr.
day evening in Chicago. McKyle McIntosh led
Wichita State 71, Illinios State 64
Wichita State 70, Illinois State 66
Yr.
G Paris Lee
RECENT: ISU defeated Loyola 78-70 Wednes-
Jason Klaer | Senior Staff @JasonKlaerISU
The ’Birds are going to be fired up for this one, as they should be. The Redbird faithful will show out and create a tough environment for Wichita State. It’s going to be exciting, there’s no doubting that. But the reality is ISU will stay with the superior competition for about 35-37 minutes, then cave. It’s pretty simple, ISU can’t finish games. Joe Rodewald | Sports Reporter @joerodewald7
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This year’s Redbird squad is one of, if not, the most frustrating ISU teams to watch in recent history. They are inherently inconsistent. From game to game, you never know what you’re going to get (cue the “Forrest Gump” reference). Case in point: the ’Birds barely squeezed past Bradley last Wednesday and dismantled Northern Iowa with its most impressive performance of the year Saturday, only to drop a game against an inferior Missouri State team days later. There’s no expert analysis with this prediction, only a gut feeling. Of course, going with gut feelings may be the only way to accurately predict this team. Zack Carpenter | Sports Editor | @ZCarp11
Vidette Sports predicts Super Bowl 50 Denver’s defense has carried them the entire season. It’s been truly brutal to watch their offense labor through drives as The Gimp, aka Peyton Manning, has limped his way through the worst season of his career. On the flip side, Cam Newton has essentially taken the league—or at least social media—by storm. Even though Newton will turn the ball over a couple times going up against the best defense he will face this season, he is also going to find the end zone a couple times —just enough to capture the Panthers’ first Super Bowl win in franchise history. Zack Carpenter Sports Editor | @ZCarp11 Denver 27, Carolina 24 No team has been able to stop Cam Newton all season. The soon-to-be MVP is the best dual-threat quarterback the NFL has seen since Michael Vick in his prime. Denver’s defense is the best in the league right now. Peyton Manning isn’t going to give the game away in his last opportunity at a second ring. Denver edges out Carolina in an upset and Peyton goes out on top. Joe Rodewald Sports Reporter @joerodewald7 Carolina 37, Denver 21 DAB! Panthers young gun Cam Newton trumps the master Peyton Manning and the Broncos in high-scoring Super Bowl 50. Newton has become a world-wide fan favorite and his exposure will continue to blow up as he captures his first ring. Josh Tolentino | Sports Editor | @JCTSports
defeating Southern Illinois 76-55 Wednesday evening. VanVleet scored 12 points and dished out 11 assists.
*based off last outing
Storylines Play Physical
Wichita State 73, Illinois State 66
Carolina 21, Denver 16
4.2
Carolina 24, Denver 10 Cam Newton will be too much to handle with his innate ability to not only throw, but also outrun the pass rush of Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware of Denver. Manning might be able to keep it close for a while, but in the end there will be too much Superman and Luke Kuechly. Ryan Kelly | Sports Reporter | @rkelly1122 Carolina 35, Denver 30 With the Carolina Panthers being on top of all of the NFL divisions, I’m putting my money on them for Super Bowl 50. They’ve shown elite ability on both offense and defense, while the Denver Broncos need a ton of work on offense. It will be a close game, but in the end the Panthers will take home a championship. Deb Bethel | Sports Reporter @thedebbethel Carolina 30, Denver 27 Peyton Manning has the edge due to his past experiences, but Cam Newton has a better edge with his passing and scrambling abilities. Super Bowl 50 will be a tight game with the Panthers taking the crown on a game-winning field goal. Jake Klassen Social Media Analyst @jklass350 Carolina 34, Denver 14 The Panthers’ top-ranked defense will be the difference in Sunday’s matchup. Manning will be uncomfortable in the pocket and forced to make decisions. I am predicting at least two interceptions. Carolina will put up 30 and then some on the board. Jason Klaer | Senior Staff | @JasonKlaerISU
WSU and coach Gregg Marshall’s motto has always been to “play angry.” The ’Birds need to match the Shockers’ intensity and physicality from the tip off. ISU showed it is capable of beating WSU last year in the MVC Tournament. The Redbirds just need to play the right way.
BBIQ: Know your role The Redbirds’ basketball IQ has been off the charts this season, in a bad way. During clutch situations, ISU’s leaders made bad decisions and turnovers. The ’Birds needs to play smart or the Shockers will pick them apart on both sides of the court. That leadership starts in the backcourt with Lee and Akoon-Purcell. The ’Birds are the most talented and athletic team in the Valley, but talent can only get you so far.
Shoot lights out A lot easier said than done. When the ball goes through the net, a lot of things go right for the Redbirds. After battling a slump all season, sharpshooter Justin McCloud has made 13 of his last 21 three-point attempts. If the Redbirds are going to pull off an upset, McCloud and Deontae Hawkins will need to light up the nylon at Redbird Arena.
Prediction: No. 21 Wichita State 78, Illinois State 70 It will be an exciting match from tipoff until the final buzzer, but Wichita State will edge out ISU and there will be no court storming at Redbird Arena. The Redbirds are too inconsistent and have been unable to put together a complete 40-minute game. Muller’s group hasn’t shown the mental toughness necessary to win games against their opposition. ISU will be singing the same tune it has all season when it has faced superior competition, “close, but no cigar.”