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Clown around with Gamma Phi Circus
Gamma Phi Circus brings thrills to Redbird Arena Julia Evelsizer Features Editor Most people have been to the circus once or twice in their life, usually as a child. Going as a college student is a different experience, especially when the girl on the tight-wire is from your 8 a.m. biology class, and the guy twirling in silks from the ceiling is also a waiter at your favorite restaurant. ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus is taking place at 7 p.m. Friday, as well as at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at Redbird Arena. Gamma Phi is the oldest collegiate circus in the nation, celebrating its 85th year. Marcus Alouan, director of the circus says this show will actually have a theme, something that hasn’t been done in years. “The theme is Chicago,” he said. “There’s one central idea that all the acts will relate back to in some way.” Fifteen different acts will take place at the show, including juggling, clowns and tight-wire walkers. One act that is always a crowd-pleaser is the teeterboard. “The teeterboard will be a standout act this year,” Alouan said. “It looks like a teeter-totter on a playground. Someone stands on one end,
and a bigger person jumps on the other end, and launches them into the air.” Members of Gamma Phi have been working hard all semester to perfect the upcoming show. They are required to practice nine to 12 hours a week. They are also provided with open gym times which many students take advantage of. Some students also help teach the Junior Gamma Phi at Metcalf School. Elizabeth Ciesielski, senior human development and family relations major, is also a member of Gamma Phi. She performs in the Russian swing, silks, teeterboard and acro-sport. “I’ve never been a part of a circus with a theme, so I’m really excited to present the Chicago theme,” Ciesielski said. “This is also my first year performing as an aerialist, so I’m a little nervous, but excited. I’m used to flying through the air, but this year I’ll be hanging in the air.” There are still tickets available to be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and at the Braden Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the circus, though last year the show sold out. Tickets are $12-$13 for adults and $10-$11 for students. For more photos of the Gamma Phi Circus visit videtteonline.com.
quick facts Fire eating, tight wires, juggling, hair and neck hanging are just a few of the notable acts performed by the Illinois State Gamma Phi Circus. Here’s a list to help you brush up on some facts before Saturday’s big performance: • Started in 1926 when Clifford “Pop” Horton organized a small group of men to perform pyramids and tumble at sporting events. Dedicated to fitness and gymnastics, Gamma Phi Fraternity was founded in 1929 • Renamed itself to Gamma Phi Circus in 1931 and now remains the oldest collegiate circus in the United States • Currently has over 50 members and more than 25 acts in every show • Recently performed in Germany and South Carolina • The only other collegiate circus is at Florida State University and was founded by an alumnus of ISU • Gamma Phi alumni are performing and working with several well-known circuses including Cirque du Soleil, Circus Vargas, the Shrine Circus, the Circus Kingdom, Robert Brothers Circus and more Compiled by Adam Weiss / News Reporter
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Siblings to peck around ISU campus Lindsey Clark Reporter
Sibling Weekend is back at ISU and students are invited to bring the members of their families out for a weekend full of fun activities for families to enjoy together.
All kinds of events put on by campus partners will be taking place throughout this weekend that ISU families will not want to miss. “There are a great variety of events for both older and younger siblings [this weekend],” Stephanie Duquenne, associate director for Alumni Relations, said. The main draw of the weekend is the Gamma Phi Circus which is one of the most unique traditions we
have at ISU, she said. The 85th annual Gamma Phi Circus Spring Show will be at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Redbird Arena. The shows will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. The circus shows will feature acrobats, tumblers, clowns and many more. From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, ISU students and their siblings also have the option to head to Freestyle FroYo with Dan Henig at Cherry Berry on Main St. Students will get $2 off their frozen yogurt, can participate
in karaoke, as well as the chance to see Henig perform. Students and siblings can get free caricatures of themselves from 1-4 p.m. Saturday on the second floor of the Bone Student Center. From 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, University Program Board will be hosting a screening of “Up!” on the Quad. UPB will provide popcorn, face painting and inflatables to those who sign waivers for their use. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the
movie. The movie will begin at 7:45 p.m. The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) will be holding a BBQ from 1-4 p.m. Sunday on the Quad and is free to all who go. The Redbird baseball team will be playing against Webster University at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Duffy Bass Field. Admission is free for all who attend to the game. “Sibling weekend is a time ISU students can bring their siblings and families to campus and
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UPB is hosting a screening of “Up” at 7:45 p.m. Saturday on the Quad. There will be inflatables, face painting and treats for younger siblings starting at 4:30 p.m. This is a fun option for all ages.
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Tragic trend of drinking and driving STATE your A protest fter the recent passing of Michael Collins, this campus has come together and done some incredible things, like the fundraiser to help his parents pay his medical bills. Although campus seemed a little dreary after the news arrived of his death, ISU has come together beautifully in the face of tragedy. With that being said, this Editorial Board has noticed the spike in drunk driving incidents at Illinois State University. Why do we always have to learn the hard way? This is 2014, people should not have to be reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving. The complete selfishness of drinking and driving seems to be lost behind the dangers of it. Getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking puts yourself and innocent people in danger. People say, “I’ll be fine. I am a great drunk driver.” What about the other car if an accident does occur? There are numerous cases where the drunk driver remains unscathed after an accident, and the innocent are severely injured. The innocent should be the primary reason to refrain from drunk driving. It’s one thing to endanger just your own well-being, but when others are involved, it becomes evident how selfish drunk driving really is. To quote Louis C.K, “you need to be compassionate [when driving], because you are in a weapon amongst weapons.” For some reason, driving a motor vehicle is not taken
seriously in today’s society. It is a space where everyone feels quite comfortable, and the dangers are overlooked. Just like numerous things in today’s society, driving is taken for granted. We view it as a common way to get from point A to point B, without thinking of the repercussions of operating a vehicle poorly. We have heard all our lives to refrain from drinking and driving, yet people still do it. Realistically, everyone probably understands the dangers of drunk driving, but these people cannot envision anything bad happening to them. They
are untouchable, impervious to drunk driving accidents. Why do we drink and drive even after all the education and empirical evidence we have about the dangers of doing so? We can’t be such a selfish society to the point where we don’t care about others’ well-being on the road, can we? The concept of humans primarily operating within their own self-interests has been debated by sociologists and psychologists for years, and drunk driving accidents like the one that took Collin’s life could be used as evidence to support such theory. Why else would one choose to drink and drive? Selfish reasons can, logically, be the only motivating factor. One does not want to abandon his/her car, or he or she does not have money for a cab so instead of walking, he or she feels the need to drive home, etc. These articles would not be necessary if people took the initiative to refrain from drinking and driving. We have heard about the dangers of drinking and driving 1000 times, and this Editorial Board should not feel the need to reproduce another article in regards to this particular topic. Yet, tragedies like this happen, and something needs to be written. So, here it is for the 1001st time: Don’t put your keys into the ignition with alcohol in your system.
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Flanagan frustrating campus with lack of answers MY VIEW NIck Ulferts Columnist
It wasn’t long ago that students had yet to form any real opinion on former Illinois State President Tim Flanagan. Most would agree that Flanagan had been nearly invisible his first few months as president, making it nearly impossible to make a judgment. It wasn’t until Flanagan’s resignation and the $480,000 that he received did he become essentially the most universally disliked person in central Illinois, or at least on this campus. It’s only natural that students and the community would be both confused and angry about how Flanagan’s resignation was handled and its
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high cost. While the sum of money is of course important, I feel that the outcry surrounding it has drowned out what is an even greater issue, which is the total lack of information that has been released regarding nearly everything about Flanagan’s resignation. The students that pay thousands of dollars to attend this University, as well as the surrounding community members that support this institution, are entitled to more information. Yet we have been completely left in the dark regarding almost every detail related to the resignation. At least to me, this is the most frustrating aspect of the entire fiasco. For example, the account of the altercation between R. Patrick Murphy and Flanagan has been incredibly vague. What exactly, if anything, caused Flanagan to get so upset with Murphy? Was it an actual assault or a heated argument? The Pantagraph reported that “Murphy has alleged that Flanagan’s arms touched his torso,”
but such wording doesn’t illuminate in any way what actually happened. That could imply that he simply touched him or that he struck him. There’s no way of knowing and we are left to make assumptions. Assuming that Flanagan did actually attack Murphy, does Flanagan have a history of violence? If so, why didn’t the firm, that was paid nearly $100,000 to find Flanagan, know about it? Or did the man simply have a drastic character shift upon arriving at Normal? I’m not defending Flanagan, but there are so few facts that it’s hard to make sense of the 18th president we barely knew. Was he committing any other unscrupulous acts that we don’t know about? Why wasn’t he attending meetings with the state legislature in Springfield? There have been no answers to any of these questions. The Board of Trustees have told us that Flanagan was just not a “good fit” but still a decent guy, while other
accounts would have us believe the opposite regarding that latter bit. I have no idea what to believe, but given how much we invested in Flanagan, it’s hard to believe after such a short period of time he was simply not a “good fit.” The buyout of nearly half a million dollars is frustrating, but unfortunately relatively standard in resignations. That money is gone, and no amount of outcry or protest will change that. Due to the agreement with Flanagan to not disclose information regarding his resignation, we likely will never have answers either. It is that lack of answers in which students and the community are the recipients of the most disservice, as we are simply left to speculation and rumors. We deserve better than that. Nick Ulferts is a junior English education major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to nlferts@ilstu.edu
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T
he 2014 Vision Statement of the Board of Trustees states that Illinois State University should be, “A university that prepares students for the active civic engagement that is important in a democratic society.” Since I can remember, ISU has upheld this belief, teaching it to students from the moment they step on campus. Recently, many students have been raising awareness on the Quad and through social media, of the political scandal regarding former ISU President Flanagan and the Board of Trustees. After resigning from his position, Dr. Flanagan received a $480,000 severance package, though the Board was not required to pay him a dime. This action is causing students, faculty and staff to petition and protest, demanding answers from the Board of Trustees. We don’t know why the President is not under the same probationary period that all faculty and staff are under. We don’t know why there is a double standard that entitles the fired grounds worker nothing, but the resigned President to half a million dollars. One thing we do know, though, is that Board of Trustees Chairperson Michael McCuskey did not come out and say, “Illinois taxpayers and ISU community, we apologize. Hiring Flanagan was a colossal mistake, and that’s on us. We take full responsibility for this failure. This institution does not have $500,000 to spend this way, however, we felt that this was the best course of action we had available to us. Therefore as a gesture I am going to resign my position as chair of the Board of Trustees.” Instead, he denied comment, and has hung up on reporters and others asking questions. This action is the result of a gag order that the Board agreed to.
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Springfest brings live music to downtown Vanessa Nagel Reporter After a seemingly endless winter, spring weather is finally kicking into gear, and Bloomington is celebrating with its 2014 Springfest music festival. WBNQ, Leinenkugal Summer Shandy and Ole Smokey Moonshine will sponsor Springfest 2014 from noon to 2 a.m. Saturday in downtown Bloomington. The event will feature live bands all day in 13 establishments, and liquor specials will include three drinks featuring Leinenkugal Summer Shandy and Ole Smokey Moonshine. The bars in downtown Bloomington have spent the week preparing and expect a sizable turnout. The weather also looks promising with a high of 70 degrees for the weekend. “As a bartender downtown, I would expect to see a ton of familiar faces this Saturday. Graduation is just around the corner, and students from ISU and Wesleyan have plenty of reasons to get out and celebrate one more time,” senior Megan Bernier said. Cheers to a full day of live music, fabulous friends and the class of 2014.
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The Joe Zachlin Band, noon-3 p.m. Main Street Grill: Farmagedon, 7-11 p.m. Black Magic Johnson, 3-7 p.m. Retrofit, 7-11 p.m. Six Strings: Eleven: DJ Brainstorm, 11 p.m.-close Chasing The Tum, 6-8 p.m. Kirk Lundeen, 4-7 p.m. Alex and the XO’s, 7-10 p.m. Illinois Brewing Company: The Armadillo Brothers, 8-10 p.m. Black Cadillac, 10:30 p.m.-close Franky and The Plexicats, 10 p.m.- Occularis, 9 p.m.-close 1 a.m. Kilarney’s Irish Pub: Dan Hubbard, 2-5 p.m.
Performance brings Chinese history to Braden
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The Shen Yun performance will feature skilled dancers in colorful gowns as well as amazing sets and a talented orchestra to mesmerize audiences. Quinn Wermeling Reporter This Sunday, Normal will come face-to-face with 5,000 years of Chinese culture via the world’s premiere Chinese performance company, Shen Yun. The unique performance will feature Chinese song, dance, music and spectacular visuals, and will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Braden Auditorium. The Shen Yun show will transport audience members thorough Chinese dynasties and regions, utilizing aerial masers of classical Chinese
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dance, a one-of-a-kind orchestra which blends the sounds of the East and the West, marvelous costumes and mesmerizing animated backgrounds, all to create a unique and profound experience for the audience. But the story behind Shen Yun is just as fascinating as the unique performance itself. According to Shen Yun’s website, “Over its past 60 years of rule, the communist regime has treated traditional Chinese values, centered on the idea of harmony between heaven and earth, as a threat to its existence, and in its systematic cam-
paigns like the Cultural Revolution, it has uprooted traditional beliefs and destroyed ancient treasures, bringing traditional 5,000 years of civilization to the brink of extinction.” In 2006, a group of leading Chinese artists came together in New York City in an attempt to revive the traditional culture and values that have been radically altered by the Communists and share its beauty with the world. And thus Shen Yun was born. Shen Yun performers do not just exhibit traditional Chinese values in their performances; they live them. “In ancient China, artists valued
integrity, meditation and a mindful lifestyle,” said the Shen Yun website. “Today, Shen Yun’s artists follow this noble tradition, incorporating study and meditation into their rigorous daily training.” The result is a serene, physically impressive show. Every tour, Shen Yun changes its show. This current tour is forming a vast collection of rave reviews. Tickets are available through the Braden Box Office and start at $52 each. For more information about the performance, visit www.shenyun. com.
These days, anything considered vintage or retro is popular. Vintage clothing boutiques are popping up everywhere, record players with old-school vinyl can Jon Hamm be found on the coffee tables of many college students and “Mad Men” tends to grace most TV sets. The period drama is based on an advertisement firm in New York circa 1960. Directed by Matthew Weiner, “Mad Men” has won 15 Emmys and four Golden Globes in its seven years running. What draws most viewers to the show is the setting. The sets, costumes, cars and demeanor of the characters are so believable, viewers are transported to a time that appears simpler, but is far from it. Season six, the most recent installment of the show, takes place in 1967. The advertising firm SterlingCooper & Partners is going through tough times. After the agency merges and takes on even more partners, it’s clear that they need to make some changes around the office. The stony-faced, tall, dark and handsome lead man, Don Draper (Jon Hamm), battled alcoholism and got caught cheating on his wife Megan (Jessica Paré) by none other than his own daughter Sally (Kiernan Shipka). Though this may not sound like a person many would sympathize with, somehow Don pulls viewers in and begs them to believe in him. Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) started “Mad Men” as a timid, unimportant secretary. Now, she has blossomed into a powerful woman. Through season six, she struggles to maintain the relationship with her boyfriend, but things go sour once she has eyes for a man in her office. A favorite character of many fans is Don’s teenage daughter Sally. We watch her grow up from a chubbycheeked, grinning little girl, into a brooding emotional teen. She butts heads with her mother Betty (January Jones) who is remarried after her split with Don. At the end of season six, we were left with many options for the next round of 1960s drama. Don is asked to leave the agency until he gets his life together, so he and Megan consider moving to California where Megan can peruse her acting career. Mr. Draper is also seen opening up to his children in the season six finale, which as lovers of the show know, is rare for him. Weiner has been tight-lipped about the next season. The only thing we have to go off of is the promotional photos which depict the cast in an airport. Does this theme of travel hint at the show being filmed somewhere other than New York? Weiner has also mentioned the word “consequences” in many interviews regarding the next season. So it sounds like some of the scotch drinking, chain smoking, adulterous characters we know and love might get what’s coming to them. While the seventh and final season premieres at 8 p.m. Sunday on AMC, half of the 14 episodes will air this spring, the other half will air in the spring of 2015. For anyone looking for a new show to get addicted to, seasons 1-6 of “Mad Men” are currently available on Netflix.
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highlight the great things happening at ISU,” Duquenne said. “Our hope is that students get involved and enjoy the variety of programming throughout the weekend and experience their University with their family in a fun, new way,” she added. Since the 1980s, Sibling Weekend has been used as a way for the University to welcome younger siblings, the next generation of Redbirds. Visit Alumni.IllinoisState.Edu/ Events/SiblingWeekend/ for a full list of events occurring or use the #RedbirdFamily hashtag on Facebook or Twitter this weekend.
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Four members to be inducted into Vidette Hall of Fame Jessica Smith Staff Writer
porter and news editor and was vital to The Vidette’s move from typewriters to computers. During his time at Four new members will be in- ISU, he also worked part-time as the ducted into the Vidette Hall of Fame paper’s first systems manager. Saturday, in conjunction with ISU’s Since graduating, he has worked Communication Week. The induction for the McDonald’s Corporation, ceremony will be held from 5:30 to served as Vice President of Cardinal 8:30 p.m. in the Circus Room of the Health and is now president of Shotfarm, LLC. Bone Student Center. “Inductees are individuals dedi- Reside worked as a photographer cated to maintaining a viable student and photo editor at The Vidette from newspaper and related digital outlets January 2007 until he graduated in to serve the Illinois State University spring 2010. He interned for Rolling community.” John Plevka, general Stone in NYC during the summer of 2009 and returned to New York after manager of The Vidette, said. The four individuals who will be graduating. recognized this year include Ed Reside is a freelance photographer Pyne, John Abrams, Alex Reside and with multiple online and print credits Rick Jones, who all had an impact on for Rolling Stone. He worked as asthe student-run newspaper and con- sistant online editor for US Weekly in December 2010. Since 2011, he tinue to inspire The Vidette’s staff. has worked for Pyne served as a reporter, “I loved being part of the Time Warner. He is currently sports editor Vidette Family, watching ediand co-editor students grow and learn to ator photo for InStyle. of The Vidette from 1968 to believe in themselves and their com. talents.” Jones 1970. With is a professor co-editor Sara Rick Jones in the comSchuler, he led Communication Professor munication The Vidette department during a hectic semester in 1970, which included and served as The Vidette’s general the Kent State shootings, Black manager for 16 years before retiring Panther shootings in Chicago and a in May 2012. Jones has taught at ISU since 1987; prior to joining the standoff on the Quad at ISU. Pyne is now the publisher and faculty, he worked as a professional editor of The Normalite Newspaper journalist, winning numerous awards Group, which serves McLean County for his outstanding reporting. “I am both proud and humbled by with eight weekly papers. “I never reached the big time, as this recognition,” Jones said. they say, spending the past 42 years “As general manager, I was very in the weekly newspaper business, much a purist when it came to the but it has been rewarding,” Pyne concept of a student-run newspaper. I allowed the students to sit in the said. “While at ISU working on The driver’s seat when it came to content Vidette was a great learning experi- decisions. It is not only the law in ence. I still remember my first in- the State of Illinois; it is— the right terview with ISU Coach Archie Harris thing to do.” and the thrill of seeing my byline. “I loved being part of The Vidette What I learned at The Vidette has family, watching students grow and been so valuable in my career. I want learn to believe in themselves and to especially thank professors Mi- their talents.” chael Shelly and the late Raymond The Vidette and the ISU comTudor and Sports Information Direc- munity congratulate these four and tor Roger Cushman for their encour- thank them for making The Vidette a success, both during their time on agement and support.” Abrams worked at The Vidette in the paper and today through their the late 80s. He served as both a re- legacy.
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John Paul II Catholic Newman Center 501 S. Main St. Normal, IL Mass Schedule: Sundays 12pm & 7pm Tuesdays 5pm Wednesdays 7:30pm Thursday & Friday 5pm (309) 452-5046 www.isucatholic.org
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TLC’s psychic medium to connect with local spirits land Medium will speak to the audience about her experiences and tell them a bit about what it is like to live with her very unique gift. Throughout the show, which starts at 7:30 p.m., she will also give spiritual readings to a few lucky members of the audience. Kirsten Kruger, a sophomore education low vision and blindness major, is a long-time fan and is looking forward to seeing Caputo perform live. “I watch the show and have deep belief that what she does is real. I am actually going in hopes that I can get a reading from my real grandma who died when my dad was 16,” Kruger said. “It’s more for my dad than me because he doesn’t believe and won’t go. We just want to know she’s looking out for him.” Although skeptics may exist, Caputo says on her website, “My wish for every person I come in contact with, is that they receive a message that will give them healing and closure to embrace life without their loved ones.” Tickets for “Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience,” are available at Ticketmaster.com and the US Cellular Coliseum box office.
Today’s Birthday (04/10/14) Pursue love and happiness this year, and find it easily. Creativity abounds, with artists (of all media) especially favored. Home renovations spruce up for parties this spring. Plan early for a summer adventure, prioritizing fun. Autumn winds reveal a new view with new options. Discover and release a limitation. Play together to grow shared resources. Aries (March 21-Apr 19) You’re entering a two-day busy phase, with steady, creative work and some unexpected circumstances to dodge. Logic and emotion come together. You see the value in an offer. Wait to make a final decision. Anticipate consequences from differing perspectives. Focus on priorities. Taurus (April 20-May 20) The information you seek may not be in the manual. Speak with an expert friend or two for
a new view. Resources and ideas arise in the social commons. Hang out with people you love and admire. Romance easily kindles sparks into flame. Go play. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today and tomorrow favor household changes and domestic bliss. Clean house and discover forgotten treasures. Work from home, and save travel time and energy. Handle practical family matters, too. Plan a party, and connect with friends. A little chaos goes down fine. Cancer (June 21-July 22) You learn quickly today and tomorrow, so pay attention. Measure thrice and cut once. Go faster by taking your time. Costs may be higher than expected. Let go of irritation with a quick walk outside, deep breathing and meditational moments. Balance study with rest. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today and tomor-
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Kelsey Stiegman Senior Staff Theresa Caputo is known for her big hair, long nails, kooky personality and the fact that she can communiTheresa cate with the dead. Caputo If you’ve seen “Long Island Medium” you know that Caputo is a character that anyone would love to talk to. Soon, residents of BloomingtonNormal will get the chance to do just that. The Long Island Medium will share her rare talents and charisma on Thursday, April 17 at the US Cellular Coliseum for “Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience.” Caputo has been communicating with spirits for years, and in 2011, her life started being broadcast to millions. TLC began airing “Long Island Medium,” to show the world what a day in the life of a medium is like. Spirits are said to seek out Caputo and give her messages to pass along to their families and friends. The people who receive these messages are almost always complete strangers to Caputo. At her performance, the Long Is-
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General Now Hiring! Garden Center And floral delivery Weekends required. Owen Nursery, 1700 Morrissey Drive Call 309‑663‑1800. In need of a computer science/game developer student to work on an app for a mobile tablet video game. Contact Dave at 309‑445‑5308. Now Hiring servers/bouncers. Must be 21. Apply in person at Wind Jammer Lounge 2303 Stern Dr., Bloomington. We are seeking a highly motivated, customer service oriented leader to join our team and serve area seniors in our Supportive Living Facility in our food service department. We have full and part time openings for all shifts. Summer/fall as well as holiday availability is a must. Experience in hospitality services is preferred. Please apply in person at: Evergreen Village Attn:Dane Fields 1701 Evergreen Village Blvd. Normal, IL 61761 PH: 309‑452‑7300 http://www.heritageofcare.com/ P/T optometric tech @ Dr’s office inside Lenscrafters. Will train. Apply within. 309‑663‑2211 Early Summer Help & 14‑15 School Year. Before/after school program is looking for staff until June 2nd and for 14‑15 school year. Call 454‑9721 for more info. or fill out an application at Normal Parks and Rec Office.
The Athletic Marketing office is looking for an individual to assist with graphic design of marketing and promotional materials for the athletics department including but not limited to web site graphics, billboards, newspaper ads, flyers and posters. Interested applicants: please visit www.jobs.ilstu.edu and search for posting #0706029 to read more information and apply. Illinois State University is an EOE/AA employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.
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Nick Zeisloft (left), Zach Lofton (middle) and Kaza Keane (right) all plan to leave ISU after this year to pursue other academic and athletic opportunities. RYann Hoffenberg Sports Editor Nick Zeisloft, Zach Lofton and Kaza Keane will be transferring from the ISU men’s basketball team in pursuit of other academic and athletic opportunities. Zeisloft, a redshirt sophomore guard, will be leaving ISU upon completion of his undergraduate degree in finance — with honors — this summer. “It was an absolute pleasure to coach Nick [Zeisloft] over these past two years,” head coach Dan Muller said. “Since Nick will be graduating this summer — in just three years — he is eligible to play immediately while pursuing his MBA (Master of Business Administration). I fully support Nick and his desire to earn a ‘top 50’ business degree while finishing his basketball career over the next two years and wish him nothing but the best.” With his 3.71 grade point average, Zeisloft was named a 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Scholar Athlete First Team. He was also a threetime MVC Scholar Athlete of the Week and a four-time AFNI Honor Roll member. Originally from La Grange, Zeisloft has been part of the starting lineup in 30 of the Redbirds’
34 games in the 2013-14 season and played in 25 games in the 2012-13 season. “I am very fortunate to have met wonderful people here in the community who care about me as a person and a basketball player,” Zeisloft said. “After a lot of consideration, this is the best decision for me moving forward in life as I pursue my academic goals and future life ambitions.” Also transferring from ISU is sophomore guard Kaza Keane. The Ajax, Ontario native averaged 2.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the 2013-14 season. “Kaza [Keane] wants to get closer to his home so his family can see him play more often since they did not get to watch him play in person while he was in high school or during his past two years here,” Muller said. “Kaza has always represented our University the right way.” Keane appeared in 31 games with 10 starts as a freshman in 2012-13 and played in all 34 games as a sophomore in 2013-14. “The past two years have been great to me, and I am grateful for the coaches, my teammates and the fans here at ISU,” Keane said. “The experience has been great, but not being able to see my family is a burden.” The final Redbird to leave ISU is sophomore
guard Zach Lofton, who averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 201314. “Zach [Lofton] will be leaving the program to play somewhere else,” Muller said. “I am excited about Zach’s future as a person and player, and I believe he is more ready than ever to be successful. I want to thank Zach for his contributions this year and we will continue to help him academically and any other way we can.” Lofton, a St. Paul, Minn., native, came off of the bench to play in 13 contests this season, including 13 starts as a sophomore after transferring to ISU from San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas. “I have been blessed to have played my first NCAA Division I season, and I’m thankful for my coaching staff, for the fans, for everyone who has helped me along the way and for everyone who has helped me grow as a person,” Lofton said. Lofton, Keane and Zeisloft have helped guide ISU toward an 18-16 record in 2013-14, including marquee victories over a Top-25 program (No. 25 Dayton), a Big Ten team (Northwestern) and a BIG EAST team (DePaul) in the same season for the first time in ISU men’s basketball history.
’Birds strike out cancer, but fall to DePaul, 3-1 Sam Isdale Senior Staff The Illinois State softball team (14-22, 6-3 MVC) fell to the DePaul Blue Demons (15-4, 7-0 Big East) during the Redbirds’ annual Strike Out Cancer game in a 3-1 decision. During the contest, Strike Out Cancer T-shirts as well as hot dogs were sold with all the proceeds going to former player, Linda Wendt Curless’ memorial at the Graham Hospital Mammography Unit, in Canton, to support cancer research. “This is just a great opportunity to show support and to try and generate some funds. This particular game was for a former player who passed away in the fall,” head coach Melinda Fischer said. DePaul took an early lead, 1-0, as the leadoff batter hit a solo homerun to start off the game. Regan Romshek was in the circle for the Redbirds and kept the Blue Demons scoreless in the second inning with two strikeouts. Jordan de los Reyes stepped to the plate to hit the ball into right field for a single. Brittny Drish was designated as the pinch runner and moved to second base when Sara Bradley was hit by a pitch. Stephanie Gallant came through for the Redbirds with a sacrifice bunt. Then Kara Repp was walked to load up the bases and a wild pitch to Kolby Hoffman sent Drish sprinting home to tie the game, 1-1. The Redbirds left players on base and were unable to score in the third. They retired the Blue Demons with a one, two, three fourth inning, before the ’Birds threatened with a double from Bradley and some pop ups turned to outs. ISU was unable to score any runs. “I give credit to their [DePaul] pitcher, she was throwing really, really well and we kind of didn’t make adjustments when we needed to,” Nichelle Harrison said. With two outs in the top of the fifth, a DePaul player drove a single past Canopy into right field to send the runner on second home to give the Blue Demons a 2-1 lead. In the top of the sixth, the Redbirds got back-to-back outs as Canopy caught a foul pop-up and Hoffman hopped for a high liner to retire the side. DePaul took down the ’Birds in order to end the sixth. In the top of the seventh, DePaul’s Dylan Christensen hit a RBI single to score a Blue Demon and gave DePaul an insurance run, 3-1. After the run scored, Romshek was replaced by Taylor Baxter. With the bases loaded, Baxter struck out
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Kolby Hoffman’s hit off of a wild pitch led to ISU’s only run against DePaul.
the two players she faced to retire the side. DePaul forced three consecutive outs to win the game, 3-1. “We didn’t take advantage of opportunities. We had some quality at bats. We practice hitting the ball hard when we have runners in scoring position and I don’t think we did that so great today,” Harrison said. “[But] it’s always really nice to play for a cause like this. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Playing for that cause really means a lot to a lot of us.” The Redbirds will head to Chicago Saturday to face Loyola in a three-game series starting at 12:00 p.m.
Less than a month remains before the 2014 NFL Draft begins, and the blogosphere is still abuzz with guesswork on who goes where. Most analysts, amateur and advanced, agree that no pick is yet set in stone. But time is running out, and I have to start getting my picks in order. We can assume there will be a few trade scenarios through the first round — there were five last year — but, come on. I hate it when I am looking over mock drafts online and these guys have five or 10 trades in their list. So, that said, let’s take a look at a few of the big question marks still hanging. Number one Houston Texans — Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M: Manziel is a local hero as well as a good fit for the Texans. They’re in dire need of a quarterback. Their top dog from last season, Matt Schaub, was at the absolute bottom of the pack, and he can’t stay healthy. Their backup wasn’t much better. Josh Freeman, Kevin Kolb, Matt Flynn, David Garrard, Rex Grossman—those are the names of the free agents up for grabs to fill the QB slot. Houston needs a young guy who can step into the role and be a first-year starter. Even with some still questioning his ability to play with the big boys, Johnny Football is a household name, and he’ll get the nod as first overall. Number six Atlanta Falcons — Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: A lot of drafts have Clowney going first overall, and that makes sense. With the “take the best player available” mentality, Clowney undoubtedly stands above the rest. He is the most talented college player headed into the NFL this year. But I adhere more to the “take-thebest-player-in-the-position-you-needto-fill” mentality, and the Texans need a QB. Plus, the Falcons have shown the most interest in Clowney thus far, having set up a private practice with him following pro day. Clowney himself told ESPN that he doesn’t want to fall to that sixth spot, but “I wish [the Falcons] would trade up for me.” Who could argue with reciprocity like that? Number 14 Chicago Bears — Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama: My recommendation to the Bears has been the same for the last three years running — draft the best guy from ’Bama! They’ve yet to take my advice. Chicago’s defense was the worst in the NFL last season. It’s time for a makeover. Weakness exists in every layer of the Chicago defense, from the front line to the secondary. I think most fans would agree, though, that the biggest weakness is Chris Conte. Clinton-Dix is a prime replacement, but this could all just be wishful thinking. Most drafts have him going earlier than the 14spot, and the Bears have yet to make any moves toward cutting Conte — for whatever reason. Regardless, he’ll sit out the first few months of the 2014 season and this sets the stage for Clinton-Dix to show us his stuff. Vikings will take a quarterback; the Jags will take a quarterback. Most teams will probably be working on their offense in the first round. Some of the biggest defensive names to look out for: Louis Nix from Notre Dame, Calvin Pryor from Louisville and Aaron Donald from Pitt. I wish I had time to pontificate on all my picks here, but unfortunately I’m running out of space. You can check out my complete list online at VidetteOnline.com!