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residents have come and gone, power has shifted between parties and the surrounding world has changed, but one Redbird has remained atop The Hill. Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times Carl Hulse graduated from Illinois State’s School of Communication in 1976 with a degree in mass communication. Just ten years after graduation he started working with The Times. Over three decades later, he spends most of his days reporting from Washington, D.C. As one of this year’s inductees to the College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame, Hulse along with two other alumni were chosen based on outstanding performance of leadership in one’s profession or community, notable statewide, national or international recognition, honors from associations or employers, outstanding service to ISU, or evidence that one’s work has proven beneficial to society. The other two inductees are David Crumbaugh, a 1973 graduate from the Department of Politics and Government, and Thomas Eimermann, professor emeritus of Politics and Government. Prior to his induction Saturday, Hulse spoke to The Vidette regarding his experiences in Washington and his time as a Redbird.
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Before we take a trip down memory lane, can you tell me a little about what you do in your role as chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times? I write a column called “On Washington.” I do that pretty regularly right now because it’s so crazy here in D.C., so it’s a couple times a week. In fact, I’m just about to head up to The Hill for the Supreme Court confirmation hearing, so I’ll be writing there today. I’ll also be doing some Facebook Live. I only say that because when I was back at ISU, we didn’t do much Facebook Live! The way things have changed in the business is pretty crazy. I also oversee “First Draft” which is a morning newsletter that we put out about politics. I serve a role in the bureau since I’ve been here so long and have had so many different experiences in Washington. In my role in the bureau, I consult with many reporters and talk to them about how they are doing their story and provide a lot of guidance and advice, that sort of thing. I’m like the old hand in Washington. I’ve had a couple [titles], but that’s a nice one. I started with The Times in ’86, so it’s been 31 years. I started out with the New York Times regional papers in Washington — The Times used to own about three dozen papers around the country, so in the bureau I was doing reporting for them. They had a lot of papers in Florida and the south, so I did that and then became an editor. So, 31 years total, which probably seems pretty crazy to you. On top of that, it has been 40 years as a newspaper reporter.
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I don’t know about that. I would say working in Washington. I’ve been involved in multiple big stories: impeachment of President Clinton, the 9/11 attacks and the back and forth of the control of Congress. I’m not sure any one particular story sticks out. It’s more like the whole cumulative experience that I’ve had, honestly. When I was in Illinois, I covered a prison riot at Pontiac — I was a very young reporter — and that was a very instructive experience. I think probably my involvement with the September 11th attacks — I was an editor then — is probably the biggest role in journalism that I have had. But, who knows! Maybe the Trump administration will be the next big thing. It’s pretty interesting, to tell you the truth.
What’s it like, considering how the Trump administration views The New York Times, being a writer for them in Washington right now? Yeah, it’s interesting. Trump definitely has a love/hate relationship with The Times. Working for any high profile publication like The Times, you always have people who are attacking you or after you. It’s not anything that unusual to us that are around it for a long time. I mean, he’s heightened it. Probably the more interesting thing, though, is we now get people who come up and randomly thank you for doing a good job and saying they appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve never gotten that. You always just get the complaints, so it has actually been nice. People send us pizzas to the bureau — not that we really need more pizza to eat, to tell you the truth. So, that has been kind of an odd reaction. Trump has raised our profile. It’s an ironic thing. As he criticizes us, it just causes more people to subscribe to The Times. It’s an odd phenomenon, but we are always under the gun at The Times. It’s just a matter of going out, doing your job and trying to be as accurate and fair as you can in difficult circumstances.
Now, let’s jump back to before 1976 when you graduated from ISU with a B.S. in mass communication. What is your favorite memory from being a Redbird? Probably the Rites of Spring. It was a big concert that would be put out on the Quad. It got to be that the university got really unhappy with it and tried to move it into the stadium, but it was just this huge party in the spring out on the Quad with really good bands from Chicago and around the country. It was a huge event. It was a very crazy university-wide party, and it was really a lot of fun. There was actually a minor disturbance at one of the last ones that was out on the Quad, and I think the Normal Fire Department came and sprayed the stage. I had just happened to be standing at the stage and I was in the picture that ran in The Vidette. The editor at the time said, “Boy, you were really covering that event.” And I had to say, “Well, not really.” So, it was always fun at ISU. When I started there, you couldn’t sell alcohol in Normal,
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Carl Hulse New York Times Chief Washington correspondent ISU School of Communication graduate ’76 Degree: Mass Communication Age: 62 Hometown: Ottawa, Ill. only in Bloomington. We would all have to drive over to Bloomington and hang out at the dive bars. I had a great time at ISU and really give it a lot of credit for my career. They really helped me out there. Also, eating at Avanti’s. I definitely plan to get a Gondola when I’m out there this weekend.
Have you visited campus recently to see how much it has changed, or will this Saturday’s visit be the first in a while? Not recently. I gave a speech at Homecoming, I want to say six or seven years ago, so it’s been a while. I get to Chicago and Ottawa, my hometown, a little more frequently, but I don’t get down there. It’s always fun to go back, but it’s changed a lot. Normal was very sleepy, so that’s a lot different, but the people are still the same. Just Midwesterners having fun, hanging out at ISU. I’m really looking forward to coming back there. It’s a place I remember really well. I had a great time there, and should probably visit more often. I’ve got to give the school a lot of credit for getting me going down the old journalism path.
No, I had been a reporter at the paper and I covered the Academic Senate, so I basically do the same job now, I just cover the U.S. Senate rather than the Academic Senate, but it’s pretty much the same deal: a lot of politics and egos. I played a lot of intramural sports, too. It was a busy time, so I wasn’t involved in any other formal clubs, but I certainly had enough time to run around and goof off. That’s what college is about.
What is the most valuable piece of advice you can offer to young journalists hoping to follow your path to covering politics in the nation’s capital? I would say just get out there and do it. Learn all you can — it’s such a changing industry right now with the way the web works. We do so many different things that would have never even entered my mind doing. You used to just sit down and type up a story, and now we’re online all of the time and tweeting and on Facebook. I think the best thing you can do in journalism is get out and do it. It’s not for everyone. You want to find out if you even can do it, then keep an open mind and go after it.
What positions did you hold at The Vidette while a student? I was the news editor which was the number two position, basically. The editor job was chosen by a COUPON
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ReggieNet update brings mobility, slight glitches The new system includes improved Gradebooks, bug fixes, but has caused problems for students, faculty TIFFANY MORRISON | News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany
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hile most people were on break, the ReggieNet team was working on new updates for students. ReggieNet, as most have noticed, had some major changes over Spring Break. The biggest change is the appearance of the website itself. ReggieNet uses an open source software called Sakai, and the update was to upgrade to the newest version of that software. The idea of the new format is to increase the mobility that the users have with the website, as well as to create a platform that is “devicefriendly,” in other words, it can be easily accessed on either a computer or mobile device. Now, instead of having to maneuver around the screen on a mobile device, ReggieNet’s system adjusts to the screen, providing all of the links available to users. Students have a variety of different opinions regarding ReggieNet’s new look. “I just feel like it was fine how it was, I didn’t think it needed to be changed. It’s difficult adjusting to this new layout when we’ve been so used to the old one,” junior economics major Kris Ostrander said. The campus body took to social media to express its feelings on the new version as well. When asked how they felt, there were a lot of negative responses. “Hate it, it’s awful. Give me my ilstu back,” junior Maddie Muerrera said on Facebook. The Black Sheep ISU account took a poll on what people thought of the new update, and out of the 425 people who voted, 62 percent thought that it was extremely confusing.
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The newest ReggieNet update is more “device friendly,” meaning users can access it on computer and mobile devices. “I’m surprised that there has been such negative feedback with the layout of it, but I think once the students get used to it, they will end up liking it more than the previous version,” Coordinator for Communication and Faculty Development Jim Gee said. “It just takes some time to get used to something new, especially when it comes to technology.” For faculty, there are now more options to introduce in different sections, such as the
Forums or Tests and Quizzes tool. New questions can be asked or added within the new tools, and there are also different formats instructors can use to create an easier working area for the student. In addition, the new update gave the instructors new Gradebooks. These are said to be much more convenient and easier to work with than the past Gradebook tool, but most instructors will not use this new feature until fall.
Many minor bugs were fixed during the update as well. “Many people are asking why over Spring Break, and the reason for that is simply that there was no other time where we would have been able to take ReggieNet offline for one or two days to let it upgrade,” Gee said. “Just like when you upgrade your iPhone to the newest version of iOS, it takes a while.” Every update software typically comes with some problems. Some instructors were experiencing errors when putting in grades, specifically quizzes. As a result, grades have been reported incorrectly. Although it is an easy fix, administrative technologies are working on resolving the issue so that it is no longer a problem. For some students who log in, access to the site is not possible. This is because the device being used is trying to retrieve the “old version” and can be fixed by clearing out the browser cache. There is also step-by-step directions on the Illinois State News website. As students are learning how to work the new version of ReggieNet, the faculty members are as well. Over break, there was a “What’s New with ReggieNet” workshop. In the upcoming “Introduction to ReggieNet” workshop next week, there will be a shift to focus on the new additions to the software and to make the staff aware of all of the new perks. This will be the last major change to ReggieNet for a while because Sakai version 12 is not expected to be ready for another year. Until then, bug fixes will continue to ensure that this update grows on the ISU community.
Civic Action Plan writers seek public input STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ News Reporter | @StephanieRoddd
Writers of the 30th Anniversary Action Statement, who are committed to developing a Civic Action Plan tailored to the Illinois State University campus and community, held an open forum Wednesday. ISU President Larry Dietz signed the action plan, which includes five commitments and was developed to reaffirm the public purpose of higher education, along with 450 other presidents and chancellors. Wanting to give the public the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions about the plan, there was an open forum. One of the plan’s writers, Hariett Steinbach, said the academic senate thought the forum would be beneficial. “At the encouragement of the Academic Senate, we hosted this open forum to get broader feedback from the campus community about the civic action plan,” Steinbach said. “We had already sent to a select
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Research Analyst Kyle Olsen and Interim Director for the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Janet Peterson discuss the Civic Action Plan during Wednesday’s forum. community and campus stakeholders but this was an opportunity for anyone that didn’t have the space to provide their feedback or wasn’t in one of those target groups to share their thoughts and ideas on the plan.” People in attendance ranged from
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All of us can, and should, be feminists
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he future is feminist, now more than ever. These days it is not uncommon to hear of daily women’s rights rallies taking place across the country. Starting with the Women’s March after the Trump inauguration and leading up to, most recently, the women’s rights march Monday on the ISU Quad. Amidst these displays of unity within the female community, there are opponents who question the reasoning behind it all: “Women already have equal rights, what are you even fighting for?” Women fight for the average 21 cents missing on their paychecks per dollar of their male colleagues. Women fight so that they are no longer viewed as mere sexual objects for the male’s enjoyment. We fight for the equal respect that the male counterparts around us receive. We fight for the ability to decide the fate of our own bodies, instead of leaving it up to a primarily male board, and on top of that, we fight for the chance to sit upon that same board alongside them. Even less known is the fact that women fight for the rights of their peers whether they are minority, LGBTQIA, disabled or otherwise oppressed. Taken from the Women’s
March website, the mission of these protests is clear: “We believe that Women’s Rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women’s Rights.” How can someone read that and say, “That’s absurd. Stop wasting your time.” For those that do, a trip online to that website is a good idea. Do not criticize until you know the cause. For those that see the struggle and are eager to take part in making this world a more accepting, equal place for everyone, read on. So, what do we do to continue
taking steps forward toward the future of feminism? For starters, education of the topic is pivotal. Whether communcating online, in person or even in books, the public must take it into their own hands to decide how to best contribute to the cause. For women looking to combat sexism or men hoping to gain insight, a great book to pick up is “Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual (For a Sexist Workplace)” by Jessica Bennett. In her book, Bennett outlines the following countless displays of sexism in lighthearted, laugh-
able ways. One, for example, being the “mansplainer:” the male colleague who disregards the woman’s speech, only to state almost the exact same thing. For example, Susie is telling James about this cool theory that explains where a person was raised heavily affects their behavior. James, probably interrupting Susie, says, “Oh no, that’s not how it goes. You should probably take this class I’m in to understand that theory.” Susie, stunned by the mansplaining, sits back to say “I’m in that class,
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too.” James likely did not mean to come across as a mansplainer, but that is part of the problem. It is teaching the public to recognize these displays of condescension and from there, learning how to approach the situation in a new way. Women are often ignored, talked over, not taken seriously, taken advantage of and underappreciated in work environments, and it is up to everyone—not just women—to assure this stops now. If a woman is seen being interrupted by a male—likely because his voice is louder and more commanding than hers—stand up for her. Tell the interrupter to wait his turn because maybe Susie has a good point that the group would like to hear. Be willing to stand up for the women in our lives. Clearly when they stand up for themselves, they are met not with respect, but with questions of purpose. Do not be afraid to call out those who act with disrespect, whether that’s toward women, minorities, the disabled, the LGBTQIA community or anyone else. We must stand together as one unified group if we are going to push through. You can either stand with us, or get left in our dust as we march on to a world of equality.
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pple announced the latest addition to its iPhone family Tuesday: a bright, cherry red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. With each purchase of a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone, Apple will contribute to the PRODUCT(RED) HIV/AIDS program as part of the collaboration between the two. The new models start at $749, which, yes, is overwhelmingly expensive. I went from appreciative to annoyed rather quickly. As beautiful as the phone is, and yes, I totally want one, I thought this was just a ridiculous marketing tactic.
Then I saw that the release is for the celebration of the 10 years of partnership between the Silicon Valley company and (RED). I hadn’t previously known Apple had collaborated with them for such a long time, and thus went back to being appreciative. For those that don’t actually know what HIV/AIDS is, it is a virus that attacks the immune system and lowers its resistance to fight infections. It can be transmitted through bodily fluids of all sorts. According to the Apple website, the company has raised over $75 million through the sale of various (RED) products. These include red phone cases, Apple Watches, Beats headphones, iPods and more. Meanwhile, (RED) has raised over $275 million since it first launched. The money raised is sent to The Global Fund, an or-
ganization designed to help put an end to AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It also tests, councils, treats and creates prevention programs. (RED) CEO Deborah Dugan said in a statement, “Combining the global reach of the world’s most loved smartphone with our efforts to provide access to life-saving ARV medication in Sub-Saharan Africa, customers now have a remarkable opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the Global Fund through the purchase of this new beautiful (PRODUCT)RED iPhone.” In a time of much uncertainty regarding the health care of millions of Americans, I’m painstakingly reminded that other people in the world have far worse health care than we do. The continent of Africa has been hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, among other diseases. Even
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though many countries have made concerted efforts to combat AIDS, the disease remains a major public health concern and cause of deaths in many parts of the world, especially in Africa. According to The World Health Organization, there are approximately 36.7 million people in the world living with HIV/AIDS. According to dosomething.org, 23.8 million people living in Africa have the virus, which makes up roughly 65 percent of HIV/AIDS cases in total. There’s no doubt the world has seen remarkable progress made against AIDS, but there are still far too many people living with it. While the increased product prices are definitely a pain in the butt, it’s important to note that most companies increase prices when charity is involved. Is this to donate more money, or to make as much as it’d make
without a charity attached to the product? As morally questionable as that may come across, there is no denying that (RED) and Apple’s partnership has been beneficial to many, many people. The special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhones will be available for ordering online worldwide and in stores beginning Friday. If you have the money, which I do not, or are in need of an upgrade, which I am not, or want to support an excellent cause, which we all should, I’d encourage you to check out the new iPhone. After all, it looks pretty darn cool. Kevin Schwaller is a news reporter and columnist for The Vidette. He can be reached at vidette_kschwal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @kevschwa.
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Redbird Fumble: To the unemployment rate rising in
Bloomington-Normal and surrounding cities. According to GLT, Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate went from 5.9 percent in January 2016 to 6.1 percent January 2017.
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New Uptown store specializes in ‘homey feeling’
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Nestled next to The CoffeeHouse and across the street from Firehouse Pizza & Pub on East Beaufort Street is an unfamiliar name to Uptown Normal. Whimsy, a new store, is as intriguing as the name itself. Upon entry, it is well lit and brings a fresh, vintage look and a warm, “homey” feeling to each customer that stumbles upon it. This store sells not only home décor, but also fine jewelry and unusual clothing. There are a variety of items that can be found here, such as handmade purses, pillows and jewelry to small knick knacks, all at an affordable price. “I went to Whimsy [in Morris] and got some items for my apartment about a year ago and still love every single one of them,” University of Illinois junior Hannah Whang said. “I’m glad there’s a location close to me now.” The store had a soft opening in Uptown Normal Feb. 9, with its event “Uptown Covered in Chocolate.” The official grand opening of the store was not until the weekend of Feb. 24. This is Whimsy’s second location, with its original in Morris. “I had gotten many customers who had come up to me and asked if I would ever have a location in the Bloomington-Normal area, and I loved Uptown so much, that I decided to do it,” owner Traci Tessone said. Tessone was born in Coal City, Ill. When she graduated high school, she decided to go to Northern Illinois University, where her talents took full effect. She loved jewelry, but thought that some of the items were too pricey. Being the creative person that she is, she decided to start making her own jewelry and then eventually moved on to making home décor. Tessone was so proud of her work that she started selling her
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The newest addition to Uptown Normal is Whimsy, a boutique. The store offers clothing items as well as home decor. handmade items to small boutiques. Through this, she began to realize that instead of selling to other vendors, she could just sell her own. “I had my own vision at the time and I felt that if other people enjoyed my taste, why not turn it into something?” Tessone said. “I wanted to bring to life this idea I had in my head of what I wanted for my customers.” In 2008, Whimsy’s first location opened. Originally, it only sold jewelry and a few home décor items. As the store received positive feedback, she began experimenting with new items and eventually decided to incorporate clothing into the mix. “I was nervous to start selling clothes at first because I didn’t quite know if they would sell or not, or how my customers would react to it,” Tessone said. “Ironically, it ended up helping my company grow and let me expand to provide more space to show my vision to others.” The idea of the store itself is to provide customers with items that they would not be able to get at huge retail stores. In order to do this, Tessone is in search of unique items all year round. She travels to shows in different places like Atlanta, where she gets
most of her home décor. Shows in Las Vegas are also necessary for both clothing and accessories that she finds. As for the antiques and vintage items that customers can find within the store, she normally has to search a bit more in smaller places like Missouri. “We are always getting new inventory to ensure that every item each person gets is unique and one of a kind,” Tessone said. “Searching for items in different parts of the U.S. broadens horizons and inspires me further. I even went to France two years ago and brought some items back.” The atmosphere of the store is also crucial to Tessone’s vision because she wants her customers to have a relaxing shopping experience every time they come in. The workers within the store are just as important to the environment as the look of the store is. “I am always making sure that I find people who are there for the customer and can help them out in any way possible,” Tessone said. “All my employees are knowledgeable on my products and will welcome each customer with a smile and greeting at the door.”
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Through his many years of conducting and teaching, professor Glenn Block has realized the importance of time, passion and hard work in all areas of life.
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With time comes grace
Professor Glenn Block reflects on 27 years at ISU, lifetime of musical impact EMILY GRIFFITH Features Reporter | @emilygriffy
Many are concerned with their presence on Earth and wonder if they are making the most of their time while still alive. Many would argue that to make a lasting memory, one has to first put in the hard work. Illinois State University’s professor Glenn Block has been teaching at ISU for 27 years now as the director of orchestras and professor of conducting. In turning 70 this upcoming month, Block has undoubtedly made a lasting memory and impact in the world of music throughout his life. Born in Brooklyn, Block did his undergraduate work in performance at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He then continued his graduate studies at the University of California San Diego in sociology and music. He is now a frequent guest conductor who has appeared in 42 states in the United States, Europe and South America. Prior to coming to ISU in the fall of 1990, Block served for 15 years as the director of
orchestras and professor of conducting at the University of Missouri – Kansas City Music Conservatory and Director of the Kansas City Civic Orchestra. From 1983–2000, he led the Kansas City Youth Symphony program to be one of the largest and most recognized youth symphony programs in the country. “It was just by accident very early on that I was conducting one of the state orchestras in Illinois, and some friends who I met at Illinois State said they were not having good luck with their orchestra conductor,” Block said. “They needed help and I was getting ready to go on a sabbatical, so I initially spent my sabbatical from UMKC teaching at ISU.” Once his sabbatical was finished, ISU asked Block if he could continue to teach at the university. Having to return to his job at UMKC, therefore ISU worked out a commuting schedule to allow Block to teach at both UMKC and ISU. “After three years, there were some circumstances that worked out better here [at ISU] for the long-term future,” Block said. “I had to make the choice to work full-time here,
Students share Spring Break stories Compiled by Emily Griffith | Features Reporter | @emilygriffy
Even though many associate Spring Break with a bunch of shirtless guys and bikini clad women partying on the beach, that’s only one of many types of spring breaks college students will encounter. Check out what some ISU students did during their week off: Work and play “I have a part time job at Brad Barker Honda, so over break I got to work my regular hours. I am also an assistant coach for a travel softball team from Clinton. So, I went to some practices over break. On St. Patrick’s Day, I went around Normal with my mom, her friends and some family. We ate all day and watched a ton of March Madness games. My dad is a big baseball fan (Go Dodgers!), so he had his yearly baseball draft over Spring Break and I helped set that up … But if I wasn’t at work, coaching or helping around the house, I was either sleeping, watching March Madness or hanging out with my boyfriend.” Carly Jurik, freshman, middle level education major
Family time
“I went up to my aunt and uncle’s in Wisconsin for the first weekend of break with family. On the way back, I got a puppy, an Australian Shepard named Wrangler. So I spent the rest of the week working and spending time with the new puppy, and hanging out with friends. Then, on the last day, I went to Peoria to the zoo and did some shopping over there.” Sierra Jannusch, junior, therapeutic recreation major
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Volunteering
“Over break, I participated in Students Today Leaders Forever where we went to 7 cities in 9 days to do service work. It was an amazing experience where I got to learn about each community, serve their needs and make connections along the way. My favorite day was when we were in Colorado Springs; we were given the opportunity to hike through the Gardens of the Gods. I hiked with some new friends up to a large rock above the rest, where we sat and took in the sight of the city with the mountains directly behind them from a bird’s eye view.” Sydney Velez, junior, public relations and English studies major
and it was a great decision at the time.” During his time here at ISU, Block has taken a liking to the faculty and staff. “I think one of the most moving parts of my decision to come to ISU was the collegiality of the faculty and the genuine concern that everyone had for the students,” Block said. “You think that should be at the core of a university program, but it doesn’t exist that way.” To Block, this is what sets ISU apart from other universities. “Students need to be completely supported and encouraged all the time.” Block also takes on the responsibility of conducting the opera and musical every spring semester. This entails working four hours each night for six nights a week, in addition to teaching a graduate and undergraduate class during the regular school day. While teaching students in the classroom, Block tries to instill the passion for the musical process in them. “I think the art form allows us to be passionate about what we do,” Block said. “There’s a part of that that is incredibly ad-
dictive … I’m happy to see students that have gotten out of their internal shells to allow themselves to be moved by the music.” Besides passion for the arts, Block also reminds his students that fame does not come easily. “There’s a lot that happens before I walk onto the podium: preparing, reading and studying,” Block said. “I think I want students to experience that this is not easy on any sort of level, but the gain at the end is worth the effort.” Block reflected on the fact that with years of experience, it has allowed him to be more counseled and to think more clearly, “I matured much differently than when I was young and new to the profession.” With time comes grace. Block explained that he, and other musicians, think greatly about time, as it monitors everything they do. “There’s no answers to these questions. We don’t know what is going to happen to us after we stop breathing,” Block said. “We can only hope and imagine for the best.”
‘Climate Change’: Hell freezes over EVAN HOON Features Reporter | @Hoondog7
On Friday, Pitbull released a new album titled “Climate Change.” How much artistic inspiration could the Miami rapper have drawn from one of the most controversial crisis of human existence? Absolutely none. REVIEW Unsurprisingly, there are no references to Al Gore or depleting ozone layers. The word “hot” is used one time in the entire album, but not in reference to rising global temperatures. Pitbull does not change his signature style in “Climate Change.” Every song is a pop anthem that begs to be put on a summer playlist. Pitbull’s verses are smooth and his presence is enormous, but he is not afraid of collaboration. There are enough featured artists on this album to outnumber the polar ice caps. Well-known artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Jason Derulo, Flo Rida and Robin Thicke are scattered through the album, each fulfilling their purpose. Mr. Worldwide is never outshined, except for the song “Dedicated.” On this track, R. Kelly delivers one of the corniest, most over-thetop pre-choruses of all time. Before the song goes to an instrumental dance loop, R. Kelly sings, “I wanna kiss love, I wanna feel love, make love to love / Last call when the club is over, I wanna leave with love / I wanna treat love right, love this is your night / This is dedicated to love.” Aspiring poets can stop dreaming, because R. Kelly is clearly the modern day Robert
Frost. The singles off this album are dance-hall interpolations of well-known hits. The leading track, “We Are Strong,” is a modern, reggae version of “Love is a Battlefield” by Pat Benatar. “Freedom” is a club remix of “I’m Free” by the Soup Dragons. Pitbull is shameless, which is part of his charm. Unfortunately, it also comes off as unoriginal and uninspired. Listening to one Pitbull song on the radio or at a party is tolerable, but listening to 12 Pitbull songs straight is unbearable. Someone can also eat one McDonald’s cheeseburger with little to no complaints, but eating 12 McDonald’s burgers is a mild form of torture. If these tracks do not become summer jams, they will definitely become commercial fodder. Companies love using Pitbull songs in their advertisements because they are upbeat and easy to digest. A song like “Freedom” is a perfect backdrop for T-Mobile to sell their new data plan. Listening to the full album felt like an excruciatingly long commercial break. If Pitbull managed to add on a 20-minute segment of “Mad Men” after every three or four songs, listeners will simply feel like they are at home watching television. “Climate Change” is predictable, pop-y and perfectly Pitbull. Its most disappointing feature is that he does not give his thoughts on climate change. And without Mr. Worldwide’s opinion, how can the planet ever come together?
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Red-hot Redbird softball ready to take on Wichita State MIKE MARRA Senior Sports Reporter | @MikeMarraILSTU
The Redbird softball team is off to its best start in Missouri Valley Conference play since 2010. In 2010, when the Redbirds started 10-0 in MVC play and ended the season with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Illinois State (13-12, 3-0 MVC) won its first three MVC games last weekend, sweeping Indiana State on the road. The weekend sweep versus the Sycamores was the first weekend sweep on the road since 2015, when the Redbirds swept a series at Evansville. “I really feel that this team put the pedal to the metal and did what they needed to do to,” ISU coach Melinda Fischer said. “I just feel like it’s a great accomplishment again to start out 3-0 and we just want to keep going.” Jordan de los Reyes was named MVC Athlete of the Week Monday. De los Reyes went 7-for-10 last weekend with a 1.100 slugging percentage, including recording seven RBIs and a home-run in Illinois State’s double-header versus Indiana State Saturday. The home run for de los Reyes puts her two home runs shy of third-place on the Redbird all-time list. She currently has 41 career home runs. Expect to see Sarah Finck on the mound for the Redbirds again this weekend. Finck won two games last weekend, which included throwing her 11th complete game of the season. Now, the focus for the Redbirds shifts to Wichita
State. The Shockers (16-10, 3-0 MVC) are one of three teams to start MVC play at 3-0, one of the others being Illinois State. The other team to start 3-0 being Evansville. Wichita State came into MVC playing tough nonconference opponents, just as Illinois State did. Some of the Shocker nonconference wins include Nebraska, Texas Tech and Houston. Coming into the weekend series against Illinois State, Wichita State has strung together a four-game winning streak, including a sweep over Drake in the MVC’s opening weekend of play. Laurie Derrico, the Shockers’ shortstop, is coming off winning the MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week award. Derrico hit .462, driving in eight RBI, including a grand slam versus Drake. The ’Birds will utilize their .433 slugging average, while only allowing opponents .388, in addition to their strong pitchers having 113 strikeouts, as opposed to ISU being struck out only 74 times this season. Saturday will feature a doubleheader for the Redbirds and Shockers with first pitch slated for noon, where at least one team will walk away Saturday without a perfect record. Mike Marra is the senior sports reporter at The Vidette. He can be reached at vidette_mmarra@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @MikeMarraILSTU Emma Horath | Vidette Senior Photographer
Freshman Alyssa Wieble boasts a batting average of .329.
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Sports
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THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Left: Illinois State (28-7, 17-1 MVC) failed to reach the NCAA Tournament for the 19th-straight year after losing in the MVC Championship to Wichita State and not receiving an at-large bid. Photo by Jenna Kadziulis Right: Senior Paris Lee and coach Dan Muller were named the 2017 MVC Player of the Year and Coach of the Year, respectively. Photo by Beth Geistlinger Bottom: The Redbirds finished the regular season undefeated (15-0) at Redbrid Arena for first time in school history. Photo by Kelly McNamara
A look back at history Illinois State men’s basketball, Muller conclude magical season with program-best 28 wins
MY VIEW JOSH TOLENTINO | Sports Editor | @JCTSports
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J Clayton tipped-in a missed shot to give Illinois State its largest lead over Central Florida with just over four minutes left in the first half. 50 feet back, Dan Muller rejoiced, stomped his feet and yelled at his team to keep up the intensity on defense. His passion was as breathtaking as the roar from the raucous Redbird Arena crowd of nearly 8,000 people and as unbelievable as ISU’s historic season, its best in two decades.
UCF eventually topped ISU 63–62, ending the Redbirds’ magical season in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament. I debated writing a column analyzing all of ISU’s faults in the second half, such as giving up that 18-point lead or not scoring a field goal in the last 5:00. But Muller doesn’t deserve that. The former ISU standout said postgame, “no game comes down to one play.” He’s right. Just like how no season comes down to, or should be judged by, one game. This season was just my third on the Redbird hoops beat, but in my Dan three years, I’ve tried to Muller absorb everything possible, including becoming knowledgeable on the history of ISU basketball and how glorious the
program once was. On Monday, seated next to media gurus Randy Kindred, Jim Benson and Dave Reynolds, I discovered the roars heard after Clayton’s tip-in and Hawkins’ 40-foot 3-pointer, used to be a nightly occurrence. The 2016–17 season is finally done. Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, undefeated season at home and a plaque entitled, “2016– 17 Missouri Valley Conference Regular Season Champions.” Thanks to a program-best 28 wins, including a 17-1 record in conference, ISU received its first MVC regular-season title since 1997-98. That’s a lot of new hardware for the trophy case outside of the men’s basketball office at Redbird Arena. Muller’s contract was restructured two seasons ago and he just completed the second year of a five-year contract that pays him $451,200 annually. That figure seems quite low considering all the success Muller achieved this season, upping his career mark to 104-65. His contract will probably be
restructured again this spring. Or Redbird fans better hope. Muller’s name has appeared on many national media outlets for higher job openings. Muller isn’t one to chase money. He’s happy at ISU and he’s winning at ISU. But that doesn’t mean he won’t leave for the right job. Muller’s young age, ability to recruit, win and above all, his passion for the game are traits that make him so favorable. He’s improved his mark in conference each year since taking the help. That will be tough to top next season, but 18–0 isn’t out of the question. Muller is a rising star in the coaching world and his stock will only continue to trend upward. ISU came just short of the NCA A Tournament this season, but there’s a new roar on campus and in Bloomington-Normal. It can be heard at Redbird Arena. Thanks, coach Muller.