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Students: ‘This could have been us’
Hundreds in Bloomington brace snow for March For Our Lives rally, join thousands nationwide for gun control action
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undreds of residents gathered Saturday in downtown Bloomington for the March For Our Lives rally, one of several taking place across the country and overseas, hoping to see the end of gun violence. “Spread love not hate, we just want to graduate,” echoed throughout downtown as students, parents and others came together to honor the victims of the Feb. 14 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, and voice frustrations over lack of gun control. For event volunteer Liz McGinn, she has seen too many shootings in her lifetime and not enough action. “I’m here to support the march for sensible gun reform and to support all of these kids,” McGinn said. “I’m so proud of them for speaking up and standing up. I was around when Columbine happened, and I can’t believe it’s been this long and there’s been no change.” Participants began the event at the McLean County Museum of History. Speakers led discussions about what the march stood for and sang songs of unity such as “This Land Is Your Land.” Students from various schools around Bloomington-Normal were later introduced and shared speeches that centered around change. Gavin Cunningham, a sophomore at Normal West High School, said “there is a problem” when weapons used in combat are ones the Parkland shooter had in his possession. “On Valentine’s Day, the headlines read, ‘17 people killed in school shooting.’ The only difference between our town and theirs is they had 17 bullets through the heart of their community,” Cunningham said. “This could have been us … they are the ones left to bury the dead, we are the ones left to mourn, we are the ones to make sure this never happens again.” A winter snow warning was in effect, and winds carried pellet-like snow, hitting signs and faces. But for Normal West High School sophomore Lillian Ridinger and hundreds of others, it did not turn them away. “I think it’s really impressive, especially how many people showed, with it being this cold,” Ridinger said. “I’m really proud of all my fellow students that showed up to make a change.” The steps of the museum were full of people with signs that read “Let’s ban guns like we ban books,” “Thoughts and prayers are not bulletproof” and “You don’t need an AR to hunt deer, ARs are for hunting people.” More speakers from different schools spoke about change and called for action from event goers and politicians. Postcards were provided so participants could write to their representatives. About a dozen protesters were also at the event with signs and “Don’t tread on me” flags and were voicing their opposing opinions back to the speakers. Afterward, marchers walked to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, chanting, “If not here, where? If not us, who? If not now, when? Let’s go.” Voices of Reason, Indivisible McLean County, YWCA McLean County, Not In Our Town and the Normal Community High School Peace and Justice Group organized the event. The Bloomington march was one of hundreds taking place around the country and world. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School organized the event and hosted the main event in Washington, D.C. They lead a march down
ABOVE: Bloomington-Normal residents gather Saturday outside the McLean County Museum of History for the March for our Lives rally, where they were met with a winter snow warning and winds. RIGHT: A student from a community high school speaks to the crowd and focuses on change in response to the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. The march was supported by gun control advocacy groups such as Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. In total, organizers estimated there were 800 marches around the world on Friday and Saturday, including Chicago, New York, Berlin and Tokyo. As the march came to a close, speakers encouraged participants to use their right to vote and sign petitions to create change in the country. “In the words of [‘Hamilton’ playwright and composer] Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘This is not a moment, it’s the movement.’ Embrace the moment,” Cunningham said.
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Pride hosts 20th annual drag show, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ runner-up headlines KEVIN SCHWALLER News Editor | @kevschwa
Naomi Smalls, from season eight of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” headlined Pride’s 20th annual Charity Drag Show Friday in the Bone Student Center. Natalie Stuckslager Photo Editor
Illinois State University’s Pride celebrated its two decades of drag shows Friday in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. The 20th annual Charity Drag Show featured 10 performers, with both ISU students and Chicago-based drag queens and kings participating in the event. Proceeds from the show were donated to Friends of
Central Illinois, which provides those affected by HIV with resources to support wellness. Dave Bentlin, member of the Board of Directors from the Prairie Pride Coalition, filled in for Deric Kimler, Friends of Central Illinois executive director, who was unable to make the event. Bentlin gave a shoutout to Pride for the work it has done for the LGBTQ+ community in the past in an opening speech before the performers took the stage. see PRIDE page 3
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yoga session that will help people relax before the upcoming stress of last minute projects and the dreaded finals week only a month away,” Cedano said. “It is also an opportunity for women to get their girl gang together to hangout and take cute pictures. It will include a raffle with many amazing prizes from Her Campus and PINK.”
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Campus Recreation is motivating students to workout and promoting teamwork with its new fitness incentive program, #GroupGoals. From March 27 to April 24 at the Student Fitness Center, #GroupGoals offers several free fitness classes to students and members. By bringing a friend and attending cardio, mind-body and strength courses, students and members have a chance to win free t-shirts. At the end of each class, participants of each group will receive a card from the fitness instructor with their signature on it. A card with nine signatures can be turned into the front desk for a #GroupGoals t-shirt. With a limited amount of t-shirts, only the first 50 completed cards will receive a prize. Fitness coordinator, Shelby Dietz, believes #GroupGoals can encourage students to workout while also emphasizing teamwork. Campus Recreation gave a new spin to the already existing incentive program and added more social inclusion. “Campus Recreation’s values are teamwork, inclusion and fun,” Dietz said. “People are more likely to be active with a social support network.” While it is difficult for students to motivate themselves or find time to go to the gym, Dietz hopes #GroupGoals will foster social interaction and have students coming back to workout with their friends.
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Joining forces with PINK is something that has been in the works for a while. “We wanted to collaborate with PINK because a lot of our readers are big fans of the brand and love the events they put together on campus. Her Campus ISU has promoted almost all of the events PINK has put together on campus so it’s only fitting that we have an event together,” Cedano said. The first 10 people at the door will receive a free facemask from PINK. Raffle prizes will include gym bags, sports bras, Bedhead dry shampoo and hairspray, L’Oreal tanning products, Almay cosmetics and more. To enter the raffle, attendees will have to show proof they are following both
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“I think participants will appreciate the social aspect of the program,” Dietz said. Campus Recreation offers other chances to win additional prizes throughout the incentive program by using social media. By tagging @ISUCampusRec, participants can post to Instagram or Twitter and include the #GroupGoals hashtag. More information about #GroupGoals and the classes offered can be found at the Campus Recreation website. Cindy Le is a news reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at vidette_cle1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @Cindy_Pear.
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Illinois to vote on nonbinding recreational cannabis proposal ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter
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his November, a hot issue will be presented to Illinois residents as they will be asked to vote on whether recreational cannabis use should be legalized and taxed in Illinois. The ballot question will only be advisory, meaning legislators will still have to vote on the measure. The Illinois Senate voted 37 to 13 to put the nonbinding question on the November ballot. Sponsors of the measure say the referendum question will act as a statewide opinion poll. The legislation was introduced by state Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago). In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Cassidy said, “Marijuana prohibition creates far more
problems than it prevents. Regulating marijuana and removing the criminal element from marijuana production and sales will make our communities safer.” The measure will now go to the House for a vote, though Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature will be needed for it to be on the ballot. Eight U.S. states and the District of Columbia have thus far legalized recreational cannabis use. Illinois would license and regulate businesses to grow, process and sell the plant, and would establish safety regulations such as testing and labeling requirements according to sponsors of the legislation. Adults 21 and over will be able to legally possess, grow and buy limited amounts of cannabis. State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) said that one problem that can come from legalizing cannabis is regulating those under the
influence of it. “How are we going to regulate those individuals who are under the influence of marijuana at work, driving and in public? My position is no,” Brady said. The Democratic gubernatorial nominee, J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and Chris Kennedy have all stated their support for legalizing cannabis. Illinois State University’s Chief of Police Aaron Woodruff said as long as pot remains illegal federally, recreational use is not permitted on campus. “Just like medical marijuana is not permitted on campus, recreational marijuana will not be either. In terms of its legality, if it’s owned or controlled by ISU, such as a parking lot for example, then that would be different. It’s very similar to the university’s smoking policy and it really comes down
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TOP: Sharon ShareALike hosts the drag show. ABOVE LEFT: XO Carrington points at an audience member during her first performance. ABOVE RIGHT: Marina Knight performs with two backup dancers.
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“Over the 20 years, they’ve helped raise thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars for community LGBTQ+ organizations in Bloominton-Normal and central Illinois,” Bentlin said. He then read what Kimler wished to say in his speech. “We are an organization that not only provides free, confidential and anonymous screenings
for HIV, hepatitis C and STIs, we are also the community advocates for people living with HIV in a 15-county radius,” he said. “Gone are the days of HIV-shame. We must have adequate LGBTQ+ healthcare. Each dollar raised tonight gets us a step closer to that goal.” ISU alumna and notable drag queen Sharon ShareAlike hosted the show. Naomi Smalls, from season eight of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” headlined
the show. She was one of 12 contestants on the reality television show and finished as a runner-up. Smalls joked with the audience about the town of Normal’s name. “This is exciting,” Smalls said. “Why do you guys call it ‘Normal?’ There’s beautiful people [here].”
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When social media goes against us
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ocial media has become an easily identifiable part of our society. Through it, we are able to multitask in all areas of our life while never breaking a sweat. In countless ways, this provides us with many benefits, yet sadly, we are not able to count on everyone using social media for positive purposes. Recently, the question has come to light about whether we are sharing too much of our personal information on social media. Overexposing your personal information can be shown in many different ways. From the social media account of a 13-year-old who never learned that everyone and anyone could be reading their tweets to someone much older believing their account is fully private. While many instances of over sharing are seemingly harmless and annoying, there are many real cases of it becoming threatening. In the past, social media sites have been under fire for not having strict enough policies regarding the privacy of personal information. Time and time again, these complaints have been ignored,
but with more instances of hacking and fraud occurring, we assume it will not be long before policy changes are passed. Recently, the media has caught wind that President Donald Trump’s consultants exploited the Facebook data of millions. According to The New York Times, they first “harvested private information from the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission.” The article also cited that “the breach allowed the company to exploit the private social media activity of a huge swath of the American elector-
ate.” These numbers alone have made it one of the largest data leaks in the social network’s history, The New York Times reports. While this is only one example of the danger that can come from overindulging with social media, the danger is still there. The truth of the matter is that at this point, it is entirely too easy to hack or steal information from one of your social media accounts. Even though the easiest method of protection would be to delete all of your
social media accounts, it is understood that it is not necessarily possible for everyone. Below is a compiled list of tips from Adaware people can implement today to better protect their personal information: · Privacy settings are there for a reason. Learn how to use the privacy and security settings to control your experience in a more positive way. · Know and be cautious about who you friend. While you want to make new friends you have to realize that not everyone is looking out for you. In many cases, you can use tools to manage the information you share with friends in different groups or pages. · Use strong, different, and long passwords. Make every password different for your different accounts. · If it looks suspicious, unfriend and block. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, take the necessary precautions. It is better to be safe than sorry. Utilizing these steps today provides social media users with more secure accounts and less issues in the future.
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Vocational training should still be available MY VIEW KAMARA TURNER | Columnist
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ocational training has a history of providing American high school students with job-ready skills, including the three Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. Our grandparents and even some of our parents may remember learning how to construct things out of wood and metal and other hands-on projects that provide students with the necessary skills that prepare them to build anything they may need in their household. However, this theory changed in the 1950s when people believed that
students should learn things based on their ability and interests. While this is beneficial, it may lack a lot of the necessities that many students may need today. College-bound students began learning traditional academic courses like creative writing, science and math and did not have to worry about any vocational training. However, the students who did not attend college would take vocational training. Though the idea of allowing students to choose their route based on interests and ability seems logical on paper, this was problematic because many students were assigned their tracks in life not based on aptitude, but rather by race and socioeconomic status. In the 1950s, it was acceptable, but now it is not. Many of the educational paths restricted minority and working-class students from succeeding because they
were fixated to only appeal to upperclass and white students. The backlash against students choosing their own path did not bring back vocational training in education, and many students today may be suffering because they are not taught these basic skills that many of our grandparents learned and were able to use in their daily lives. Today, the education system focuses on preparing students for college, when in reality, college is not for everyone. This can also be detrimental to students who attend college but realize it is not for them. Many students who decided to drop out of college feel like failures because everything is so collegefocused instead of focusing on what they can learn outside of the classroom. According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, they show that about 68 percent of high school
graduates attend college. That means over 30 percent graduate with neither academic nor job skills. However, out of the 68 percent of students that attend college, almost 40 percent of them who begin a fouryear college do not complete their programs. This leads to a lot of wasted time and money. There is no harm in prepping students for college, but we should make sure that is their plan and give them an option to learn a trade instead of only focusing on a college degree. Not everyone is interested in math, biology or history and sitting in a lecture hall. Many students will thrive in a studio or workshop doing hands-on work. KAMARA TURNER is a mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @kvmara.
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Test the waters To professor Andrew Hartman, Well, I read through your WaPo Perspective Essay because of its odd title: “People always think students are hostile to speech. They never really are.” Odd because the evidence is egregiously against it. Most people (students, et al.) likely do not even know what speech is legally permitted and what isn’t. Your article should have begun with a statement on that. Also, have you ever personally tested the waters of democracy at Illinois State, for example? Likely you have not. Tenure and all the other
academic perks depend on the seeno-evil, speak-no-evil anti-free-speech mindset. Certainly, you must know that. Personal experience with free-speech issues ought to precede writing about such issues. As for me, I’ve tested those waters for the past several decades in academe and elsewhere in the academic/literary establishment. Those waters are terribly murky. Most academics detest free speech and would certainly not stand up to defend it; so how is it that somehow they’re producing students who like it? As written up on my website, I have even tested the waters of democracy at purported free-speech advocacy groups
and venues from PEN New England, ACLUM, WaPo, Quillette, NCAC, Inside Higher Ed, etc. There, too, the waters are terribly murky. I suspect the same could be said about the Illinois State student newspaper, The Vidette. Most student newspaper editors will not even respond to criticism pertinent to their institutions. I know. I’ve sent many a critique to them. Again, if you do not step out of your safe-space sinecure, how will you ever really know what those waters are like? Statistics? Give me a break! Perhaps you are not really interested in finding out. BUT if you are, Illinois State is the place where you should begin. George Slone
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NEWS IN BRIEF IWU nursing school receives grant Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Nursing received a $100,000 grant for new technology. The grant is for the purchase of a virtual dissection table with an extended digital library. The table will be used mainly by first-year nursing students to improve hands-on anatomy dissection. The grant was funded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education Nursing School Grant Program. It was awarded to help students expand their capacity and increase the number of students preparing for their careers as nurses.
Fine Arts students at ISU will teach alums how make colorful glass flowers. Photo Courtesy of School of the Art Institue of Chicago
Hot Stuff: Alumni Relations glassblowing experience is back CINDY LE @Cindy_Pear
Alumni Relations and the School of Art glass program are bringing back their hands-on Spring Hot Stuff glass workshop. With spring around the corner, attendees will be taught by fine arts students how to make their own colored glass flower. Attendees can sign up now for a half-hour slot from 9 a.m – 4 p.m. on April 7. This workshop will take place at the Illinois State Glass House. This event will also showcase the Glass House, which was established in 1970, and the work of fine arts students.
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Juliana Nelson feels that this workshop provides a unique opportunity for alumni to create a glass piece. “Reaching our alumni through our on-campus events will encourage our centrally located alums to be more aware of what is going on in our College of Fine Arts and our Glass House,” Nelson said. Nelson believes that participating in the glass pieces’ creation allow alumni to see not only the architectural changes to the Illinois State campus, but how the classroom has changed as well. “The most exciting part about this event
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is showcasing our students as they teach our alumni how to create their unique glass pieces,” Nelson said. A portion of registration costs will contribute to the Pilchuck School Partnership Scholarship. This scholarship allows one students to go the Pilchuck Glass School. In 2017, Tyler Wolf was awarded the Pilchuck Scholarship and said he was grateful for the experience of working with alumni. Event registration costs each participant $25, which includes snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Art pieces created by Illinois State students will be available for purchase. All participants must be 16 years or older.
UPB’s Latinx Fest to encourage students to learn more about different cultures KEVIN SCHWALLER News Editor | @kevschwa
Illinois State University’s University Program Board will host Latinx Fest from 8 – 11 p.m. April 6 at Schroeder Plaza. The event allows for students to learn more about Hispanic culture with food, drinks, dancing, games and giveaways. Latinx Fest kicked off two years ago and was held in the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity garage. Enrichment Chairperson for UPB Salvador Delgado said the fraternity is the biggest Latinx-based social fraternity at ISU. “We programmed this event because we feel how there is a lack of Latinx representation and culture on our campus,” Delgado said. “We wanted to create a space where Latinx students can come celebrate and enjoy their
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culture. Since last year, this event has been a collaboration with the UPB and this has allowed us to transform this event to be a space of celebration and education.” “With UPB, we were able to have a taquero serve fresh tacos made on the spot to the students who attended,” he
continued. “To add, we also have a variety of other Latinx food and candy for everyone to enjoy if the tacos weren’t filling enough. Also, we had a live tamborrazo [Mexican Band] and Latinx DJ play music so students can enjoy and dance.” Delgado said Latinx Fest used to be known as Latino Fest but it was changed to make the event more inclusive.
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Woodruff continued to say that whether recreational cannabis is legalized or not, students caught with the drug will be referred to the Student Conduct Office. “The university cannot say it is permissible, but whatever those sanctions may be one or two times getting caught with cannabis, it usually takes something of significance to be removed from the institution,” he said. “In the U.S. there hasn’t been a ton of validated research yet because of the restrictions the DEA has on the testing and regulation of it. My personal opinion is that we’re kind of rushing ahead of things and I worry about unintended consequences, much similar to the way smoking tobacco was considered in previous generations.”
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“The Enrichment Committee and Gamma chapter of [Sigma Lambda Beta] believed it was best to change the name of the event to Latinx Fest,” Delgado explained. “On top of last year’s components, we are having Salsa Magic come perform and teach those who attend how to dance Latinx music.” Delgado said he encourages people to go to Latinx Fest because of the importance of learning about other cultures. “It is important to learn about other people’s cultures because it dismantles any preconceived prejudices or stereotypes we might have about another culture or community,” he said. “Sigma Lambda Beta and the UPB Enrichment committee are agents of social change and we want nothing but to help those that are underrepresented and oppressed.” For more information, visit the UPB website at upb.IllinoisState.edu.
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Illinois State University and the School of Theatre and Dance will perform “The Illusion,” a tale of relationships and the nature of what we truly desire in them. “The Illusion” was written by playwright Tony Kushner. The play will premiere at the Westhoff Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the College of Fine Arts Box Office by calling (309) 438-2535. Alternatively, tickets can be acquired online at Ticketmaster. Students and senior admissions are $12 and adult admission is $17.
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BIRD’S EYE VIEW A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR CAMPUS
Hub of ISU
Bone Student Center shines as most versatile campus building
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a recurring series of behind-the-scene efforts that make Illinois State University’s campus tick.
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he kitchen. The living room. The entertainment center. In filling these roles, the Bone Student Center serves as Illinois State University’s Swiss Army knife. Founded in 1973 and later named after former President Robert G. Bone, a highly dedicated staff keeps the facility looking and performing sharp. “There are approximately 1,300 staff workers, many of whom are service workers,” Bill Legett, Event Management, Dining and Hospitality director, said.
Student workers Though the exact number fluctuates due to seasonal need and constant worker rotation, the Bone Student Center is the largest student employer on campus. Known for being flexible with student schedules, many enjoy working there. Junior communication science and speech disorders major Keely Theobald works at the information desk. She enjoys interacting with everyone. “I love being able to talk and see everyone either at school here, visiting or an individual in the community,” Theobald said. “I also love getting to work while events are going on, getting to learn more about different registered student organizations, clubs and just gain new insight into ISU.” Former workers also cherish their experiences. Senior sociology major Michelle Odom worked security for Bone Student Center events last year. She particularly enjoyed the T-Pain and Jesse McCartney concert. “I was able to work the backstage spot by their dressing rooms,” Odom said. “I never worked that spot before so it was a cool experience seeing how the show is run.”
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Food for thought Food is the first thing many think of when discussing the Bone Student Center. Featuring four restaurants, a full catering service, dining at Tri-Towers and Watterson and snacks at the Business Bistro and Airport Lounge, workers stay busy. The Bone Student Center is the hub of the campus dining operation. “People may not realize that we serve [12,000] to 15,000 meals a day to students, staff and the community,” Legett said. Large production typically requires large regulations. However, the Bone Student Center does not have to meet any government standards. Regardless, the Thomas Metcalf School works with ISU to ensure certain menu guidelines are met, such as monitoring food nutrition if children are served.
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The Bone Student Center is in the middle of its revitalization project, which is expected to complete in spring 2020. The Bone Student Center has has 5,000 daily visitors and hosts more than 4,500 events each year. After 45 years of operation, the campus hub is well overdue for a remodel.
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surveys, monitoring popular charts and considering other feedback students give. That said, selecting talent also hinges on the occasion. For instance, a concert for an older crowd, such as last year's Beach Boys concert, might appeal to an untapped sector. Additionally, clean material is prioritized for mass-appeal events. “When we go out to look and search, our staff works with a promoter to find a certain type of act that is family-based that students, parents and guests all enjoy,” Legett said. Negotiated prices vary. The final number always depends on factors including the popularity or reputation of the performer and staff needed for catering. When space is rented to promoters, there are three different levels of staff and production. Tickets to performances can be bought at the Braden Box Office in the Bone Student
Many who grab a bite to eat grab a seat at Braden Auditorium for entertainment. The venue opened in 1973 as the University Union Auditorium. Renamed in 1983 to honor former ISU President Samuel Braden and his wife, Beth, Braden Auditorium never lost luster. Hundreds of stars have captivated its maximum crowd of 3,457 people. Notable performers range from bygone legends, such as comedian Bob Hope and blues artist B.B. King, to modern megastars, such as rock group Foo Fighters and rapper T-Pain. Out of everyone, Barb Dallinger, Bone Student Center associate director for Event Services and Catering, remembers Whoopi Goldberg as one of the best acts to work with. Dallinger remembers Goldberg giving a group of rain-soaked students $100 to buy pizza and beer after they watched her tour bus. Unfortunately, that was against University policy. “Goldberg replied ‘Just give them the money and they will know what to do with it,’” Dallinger recalled. Keeping a steady stream of stars flowing into Braden Auditorium is a major focus for the Bone Student Center. “We always want to look and work with students to see what groups and type of performers they want Monica Mendoza | Photo Editor to have,” Legett said. Rapper T-Pain performed with Jesse McCartney on Oct. 12, 2017, at This goal is acBraden Auditorium. He was one of the more notable stars to perform at ISU. complished through
Approximate number of staff employed by the Bone Student Center. A majority of these employees are service workers.
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The year the University Union Auditorium was opened. It was later renamed to honor former ISU President Samuel Braden and his wife, Beth, in 1983. Since, hundreds of stars have left their mark at the venue.
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Revitalization project While the Braden Auditorium is an enduring venue, the Bone Student Center is in the midst of a makeover. Erin Watts, assistant director of Marketing, Training and Hospitality, segments the $32.9 million revitalization project into three phases. Phase one has the most objectives. It enhances east and west building entrances, renovates Brown Ballroom and adds a foyer to accommodate pre-function activities. Additionally, a two-story atrium will be created. A welcome center will also be on the third floor for the Office of Admissions’ recruitment efforts. While these rooms are created, others are being relocated. Barnes & Noble will move to the first floor and the Lobby Shop will expand and move to the east side of the first floor. Watts notes that renovations will also affect the outside of the building. “Phase one also updates courtyard space, adds outside access from Milner Plaza and outdoor seating outside of the Prairie Room,” Watts explained. Phase one will be completed by next spring. Phase two will finish by fall 2019. “Phase two relocates the catering kitchen to the first floor and renovates the vacated catering kitchen on the second floor to accommodate Event Management, Dining and Hospitality administrative offices and the Dean of Students offices," Watts said. The third phase will advance phase two by renovating the vacated kitchen to include a three-venue food court on the second floor. Additionally, a gathering space for faculty and staff will start on the second floor. The project will conclude by spring 2020. Everyone’s hard work ensures that the Bone Student Center will continue to thrive for future generations. “The Bone Center is going to be the place where students grab their book to study, a bite to eat and a place where the community can be entertained,” Legett said.
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million is how much the revitalization project will cost. This will be the first major upgrade for the 45-year-old campus hub. The project is divided in three phases, all to be completed by spring 2020.
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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018
Softball splits doubleheader at SIU STEPHEN GARNER Sports Reporter @StayTrueSDot3
The Redbirds entered this weekend amidst this seven-game losing streak (9-22, 0-3 MVC). Runners left on base have been averse to their efforts to win, as they have not been able to bring runners home in combination with the runs they are allowing defensively. After an abrupt rescheduling of this weekend’s series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale due to Saturdays snow storm, the teams played a double-header Sunday. The date and time for the third game in this series is yet to be determined.
Game One: ISU 3, SIUC 6 This contest was one that saw plenty of lategame drama. Both teams played each other closely through four and a half innings, including solid pitching from Sarah Finck. “She pitched five and a third innings for us, and gave up four earned runs on six hits. That’s really not bad statistically. There were plays that we could have made behind her that allowed for runners to get on base, then we ran into a some hit by pitches at unfortunate times for us.” Picking up in the bottom half of the fifth, Natalie Stuckslager | Photo Editor the Redbirds would surrender three runs and commit an untimely error in the process. Sarah Finck delivers a pitch home last season versus SIU at Marian Kneer Stadium.
Track and field competes in Black and Gold Invitational
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The Illinois State men and women’s track team sprung back into action on March 23 at the Black and Gold Invitational in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Redbirds had a very solid opening to their season. On day one of the invitational, the team recorded four ISU top-ten performances. Julia Bourke, competing in the hammer throw, was able to win her event with a throw of 55.16 meters in her first outdoor meet as a Redbird. With this throw, she now has the fourth-longest throw in ISU history. The women’s shot put event was ruled by more Redbirds. The top three consisted of Brandy Thomas, Kassie Hoyme and Bourke,
However, they would answer in the top half of the sixth inning with three runs of their own including RBI’s from 3B Andrea Coursey, pinch hitter Riley Phipps and IF Caitlyn Daly. This clutch hitting in the late innings was responded to immediately by the Saluki’s offense with a loud bottom of the sixth. This three-run response from SIUC would prove to be too much of a mountain to climb again for the Redbirds, and they would surrender the first of this two-game series. “We just needed somebody to step up with runners in scoring position. We had nine hits, but, having someone step up with runners in scoring in position is something that we could’ve done better. We left eight runners on and Southern left ten runners on, so both team struggled to score until late in the game.”
Game Two: ISU 6, SIUC 0 The Redbirds saw a sharp turn around in performance from the former half of this double header to the latter. In a pitching performance to remember for freshman Morgan Day, the Redbirds were able to get on the board early and would never look back.
with Thomas winning the event. Thomas threw for 14.93 meters and Hoyme threw for 14.47 meters, a personal best of hers. For the men, Jack Anstey placed second in the 1500-meter run with a time of 3:45.93, making it the fifth-fastest time in ISU history. Anderson Devonish, with a time of 21.26, was able to finish first in the 200-meter dash. Anthony McRoberts took a first-place finish in the triple jump with a distance of 14.58 meters. On the second day of competition, the Redbirds continued their strong start. They were able to capture five more event wins at the invitational. Jeff Bovee, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, seemed very happy with the performance of the team. “Day one went extremely well for us, with
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our women’s throwers starting us off on a high note and Jack Anstey capturing a tremendous early-season mark in the 1500-meter. Day two was a little more up-and-down, and we will look to improve our consistency next week. I am excited to see how everyone will progress over the outdoor season.” In the discus event, Sydney Laufenberg claimed victory with a distance of 49.77 meters. Kassie Hoyme, who threw 41.15 meters, was able to place third. For long jump, Charde Golliday jumped a personal best with a distance of 5.95 meters, eighth in ISU history, placing her third. Amanda McClain got fourth place by jumping 5.93 meters. The Redbirds return this weekend in the Big Blue Classic at Eastern Illinios.
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TOP LEFT: Collin Braithwaite awaits a pitch Friday at Duffy Bass Field. LEFT: Owen Miller and Derek Parola celebrate while running off the field in the second game of Friday’s doubleheader against Creighton. ABOVE: Illinois State pitcher Brent Headrick throws a pitch Friday at Duffy Bass Field in the Redbirds’ 7-5 loss to Creighton.
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Redbird baseball opens home season to cold weather, pair of losses KADE HEATHER Sports Reporter | @kade_heather
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he Illinois State baseball team hoped to rebound from a four-game losing streak in its first homestand of the 2018 season over the weekend but fell to Creighton in a pair of losses at Duffy Bass Field in Normal. Friday featured a doubleheader — the lone games of the series due to weather — and Creighton took both contests, including a lopsided victory in the opening game and a successful comeback effort in the evening. Redbird starting pitcher Brady Huffman started the first game and combined with game two starter Brent Headrick to allow just two earned runs in 11 innings. ISU relievers continued its shaky trend of inconsistency, failing to preserve a 4-2 lead in the sixth inning. Noah Sadler led the way for ISU at the plate with a 4-for-7 performance in the two games. Owen Miller added a 3-for-8 effort.
Game One: Creighton 5, Illinois State 1 Illinois State scored its lone run of the game in the fifth inning, but coach Bo Durkac pointed to a lack of command from Redbird pitchers as the differences in the defeat. Huffman tossed the first five innings of the game for ISU, allowing just one earned run on three hits but walked three Creighton hitters. Redbird reliever Braden Niksich entered in the sixth inning with Creighton leading 3-1 and recorded the first two hitters in order before four consecutive walks open the door for two runs for the Blue Jays — a lead they never surrendered. “The only way we were scoring more than one or two runs an inning is if you walk guys,” Durkac said. “When you walk eight in the game, that was the difference.” ISU out-hit Creighton, 7-to-5, but left eight runners on base
and committed a pair of errors while the Bluejays were spotless on defense. Fundamentals figured to be a major aspect in the blustery conditions, as the temperature hovered around 50 degrees at first pitch of the opening game but succumbed to cooler and windy conditions as the day progressed. “They played typical Creighton baseball, they didn’t make mistakes and they just threw a lot more strikes than we did, especially in game one, on a day where it was nearly impossible to do anything,” Durkac said. John Rave grooved a solo home run and Jordan Libman contributed a two-hit day for the Redbird offense.
Game Two: Creighton 7, Illinois State 5 Continued bullpen woes and poor fundamental baseball kept Illinois State from securing a victory over Creighton in game two of Friday’s home-opening doubleheader. With runners on first and second, and the Redbirds trailing 7-5 in the bottom of the ninth, Jordan Libman wanted to do anything to keep the line moving. Libman sent the ball for a ride, but Blue Jays’ right fielder Will Robertson hopped on his horse at the right time, tracking it down with a leaping catch in front of the wall. ISU was that close to walking off Duffy Bass Field with its first win in 11 days in dramatic fashion. Instead, the Redbirds left as losers of two games in one day, as Collin Braithwaite followed with a soft groundout to second base, ending the game with a 7-5 loss to Creighton. “You can’t hit a ball better than Jordan did, if he gets a little more loft under that ball it’s a walk-off homerun,” Durkac said. After grabbing a 1-0 lead in the second inning, the Redbirds extended their lead to 4-0 in the third inning, sparked by a leadoff single by Derek Parola. Parola later scored on a fielder’s choice, then Noah Sadler
ripped a two-run single to give ISU its 4-0 lead. Brent Headrick started the game for ISU, as he paced the Redbirds to a 4-2 lead when he exited the game after six innings. Headrick finished his day with six innings pitched, four hits, two runs (one earned), and two strikeouts. “I thought Brent pitched great in game two, gave us six innings and came out in relief,” Durkac said. Rhett Rapshus replaced Headrick, but he only pitched a third of the seventh inning. Rapshus gave up two earned runs after serving up a leadoff walk followed by a single, groundout, RBI double, and then an RBI triple by the Blue Jays’ leadoff man Clark Brinkman. Colton Johnson suffered the loss for ISU, as he replaced Rapshus in the seventh, but surrendered two more runs on two hits. “That was the frustrating part that Rhett and Colt had been pretty good for us this year and they just were not very good,” Durkac said, “and giving up four [runs] in the seventh after we were up 4-2, that was just the backbreaker.” Illinois State trailed 6-4 after seven innings. Both teams swapped a run in the eighth inning, and then Creighton’s outfielder Thomas Luevano moved to the mound and shut the door with a scoreless ninth inning, securing the win. The Redbirds suffered two errors and a couple dropped popups that ultimately came back to hurt them. “We got out-executed pitching, we made two errors,” Durkac said, “when you’re playing a good team and every run counts, you can’t give them and you’ve got to make them earn it, and we just did not do that today.” ISU returns to action against Western Illinois at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Macomb. Vidette Sports Editor Nate Head contributed to this story.