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Students were not happy with the long lines at the Bone for Illinois’ primary voting in March, but they are not likely to get shorter come November HOLLY PETROVICH Editor-in-Chief
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Due to the large student voter turnout for the Illinois primaries on March 15 in the Bone Student Center, Illinois State University students have already begun expressing concerns for November voting. Last Wednesday, and nearly three weeks after the two-hour lines for same-day registration in the Bone, a group of ISU students attended the McLean County finance committee meeting and shared their frustrations to the board, McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael said. “They were both Republican and Democratic students, and they were all very sincere,” Michael said. “They have every right to express their concerns, so I simply just told them they should have registered earlier.” In December 2014, Senate Bill 172 was passed in Illinois, requiring all polling places to offer same-day voter registration. Over 1,500 students utilized this recent law to participate in primary voting, resulting in two to three hour waits to vote in the Bone. “We expected a big turnout … it’s an interesting election,” Michael said. “But we expected a tidal wave and got a tsunami.” Although Michael believes the county election committee worked hard to get the word out to students regarding early registration, she said they are going to work even harder to promote it before November. “We were very frustrated not being able to reach the students,” she said. “But they didn’t think it would be a problem, which is understandable because most of them have never voted before.” To raise awareness about the voting process, Michael said her committee will have several meetings in the fall that students can attend. It will also offer early voting at
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Over 1,500 students utilized same-day registration for the primary elections, resulting in two to three-hour lines in the Bone Student Center on March 15. both the Bone and Eastland Mall, but the dates have yet to be determined. Come November, voting will still be held in the Bone, but rather than the tight Founders Suite where primary voting took place, McLean County reserved the Brown Ballroom, which will allow up to 1,200 people at one time. It also plans to increase the number of election judges from 11 to 25. “There was more turnout for the primaries than expected, so I think there will be more preparation for November,” ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves said. “It’s not a matter of blaming anyone ... and I look forward to a smoother process in the fall.” Michael advises students to register to vote as soon as possible. Registration is open now on the McLean County Clerk website, and students can also request a mail-in ballot at this time. However, stu-
dents need to know their address for next year to register properly. “Students go home for the summer, and if they don’t move back to the exact same address as before they left, they have to reregister,” Michael said. “We strongly urge students to have their ballot mailed to them as long as they know their new address.” Despite the new location and preparation for November voting, Michael warns students that lines will still be long. Voter turnout was at 50 percent in March, which was historic for Illinois, according to Michael. However, she anticipates that number to rise to 70-80 percent for the general election. “I see ISU as a model for civic and political engagement, and it’s great to see so many students interested in the elections,” Groves said. “It’s a good problem to have.”
When: Now through Oct. 11 Where: register at ova.elections. il.gov/
Mail-in registration: When: Now through Oct. 11 Where: mcleancountyil.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/289 How: Print and fill out above form and mail to your County Clerk or Board of Election Commissioners
Early voting: When: September 29 through Nov. 3 Where: Apply at mcleancountyil. gov/countyclerk * Ballots will not be available until the end of September. If ballot is not received by Oct. 7, call McLean County Clerk Office. Source: mcleancountyil.gov/countyclerk
What students are saying ... “Based on the amount of people that went out for the primaries, you may find a spike in young people showing up in November. Which is good considering the young voter demographic is crucial.”
“While voting last month I felt very anxious ... I’m anticipating a larger voter turnout in November, especially within my community’s youth.”
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“I went to the Bone but because the lines were so long I had to wait and go after class to a church that was nearby. I expect it to be even crazier in November so I’ll probably go to another location and adjust like last time.” Ryan Kelly junior, marketing
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High school seniors reconsider options in wake of budget impasse BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
The ongoing budget impasse affects college campuses in a variety of ways, but it may also be affecting perceptions of Illinois colleges off campus as well, specifically those of graduating high school seniors shopping for their higher education experience. “Illinois State is already the second largest exporter of college students to different states, and this certainly doesn’t help,” Jay Groves, Illinois State University chief of staff, said. The budget impasse is causing
some schools to lay off or furlough their employees and some have declared a financial emergency and are unsure if they will remain open if the impasse continues. The sometimes overlooked issue that can arise from this is a shaken faith in Illinois colleges among graduating high school seniors and the uncertainty that they will receive the best education possible in Illinois. “I think everyone is concerned about money and the budget,” Brooke Bollmann, Normal West High School counselor, said. “I do see more seniors thinking
logistically, planning on attending junior college to save money and then attend a four-year college.” Bollmann said she sees this attitude most often in students who are not sure of their future college plans. The high school frequently updates students about scholarship opportunities and information on how to best prepare them for what they are interested in doing. Post-high school planning starts much earlier than it used to, Bollmann explained, and sometimes students can find more financially safe options outside of Illinois. “Students, in my mind, are feeling
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more prepared and ready to pursue their dreams, and sometimes those dreams take them outside the state of Illinois,” Bollmann said. “I also feel that out-of-state schools are now waiving out-of-state tuition costs a lot more often, so sometimes out-of-state schooling can be less expensive than in state.” In an effort to be proactive, ISU officials have made more of an effort to convince students that the college will continue to provide the education experience that they have been giving for years. “The admissions folks and the enrollment management folks and
even President Dietz have had to spend more time convincing students and their families that Illinois State is strong and stable and we will continue to offer an outstanding educations experience despite the budget calamity,” Groves said. So far, the outreach appears to be working, as Groves said the applications for admittance next fall are coming in strong and is looking to make for an “excellent” freshman enrollment and overall stable enrollment for the next semester. see BUDGET page 6
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epublican presidential candidate Donald Trump is far from open-minded when it comes to his thoughts on women and abortion. Trump is currently struggling to gain female voters and decided that his opinion would be acceptable to state during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews. Matthews asked Trump if he believes abortion should be punished and banned, and Trump initially went around the question. He said that some Republicans believe abortion should be punished and that it is a very serious problem that America has to decide on. Trump then made a statement that suggests women who get an abortion should be punished for their decision. On March 30, he stated that there “has to be some form of punishment” for abortion if it was banned in the U.S. — as he says it should be — and that punishment should be on the
woman who made the decision. As Trump continued to state his outrageous opinion, he claimed he would be far more lenient on the man who impregnated a woman who had an abortion because he believes they would not bear the same level of responsibility for the pregnancy. Trump’s misogynistic com-
ments about women and abortions are the reason why it is difficult to imagine him being the President of the United States. Although Trump is entitled to his own opinion and has every right to believe abortion is wrong, as many people do, he does not have the right to punish every woman who gets an abortion.
is extreme and insensitive to her situation. Trump also stated that the man who impregnated the woman should not be punished, which is sexist because it clearly shows he believes women do not share the same rights as men. Trump’s stance on abortion also has issues. He previously stated that he was in favor of abortion rights and “very pro-choice” before changing his stance on the topic. Statements such as Trump’s should make people wonder what kind of person is running to be the next leader of our country. He is not consistent with his beliefs, and the beliefs he does have are extreme and sexist. The president of the United States should be required to be supportive of all the people in America. Trump has failed to show his commitment to us as citizens by making blunt statements that are Editorial Cartoon by Athena Tapia widely offensive.
Women who get abortions have different stories; some abortions may result from a woman being sexually assaulted, which is something she has absolutely no control over. The topic of abortion is very controversial and sensitive and should not be taken lightly. However, for a woman to be punished for her decision
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Cultural graduations celebrate university diversity MY VIEW EMA SASIC Vidette Columnist
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lthough graduation is less than a month away for Illinois State University seniors, there are many other commencement ceremonies taking place that students should consider attending prior to the main event. Lavender Graduation, Nuestro Logros and Umoja are ceremonies that celebrate the diverse students we have on campus. Lavender Graduation is a way to celebrate the accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied students; Nuestro Logros celebrates Latino graduates; and Umoja honors graduating students of color. The events
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take place April 13, April 17 and May 5, respectively. Since the university strives to promote diversity and celebrate students of all backgrounds, it is important for students to attend these events whether they participate in them or not. One of the rewards of these ceremonies is that students have the ability to meet people who may be different than them. We might all seem like we grew up in a similar setting, but we all have unique stories. Since we spend most of our time with people in our classes, majors and other groups, we forget about the additional 20,000 students at this university. We forget that everyone is unique and has something that makes them special. Attending these three graduations would let us actually see what makes us and our classmates different and allows us to celebrate those differences. The world would be a pretty boring
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place if we were all alike, and ISU definitely tries to show students that it is not a boring place. These graduations also allow us to learn more about different communities and cultures. Most of my life has been dedicated to learning about my Bosnian heritage. When I came to the United States and started going to school here, it was interesting to take part in a new culture that I was not accustomed to. By attending one, if not all, of these ceremonies, you can have that experience as well. Lavender Graduation is partnered with Pride and is a ceremony dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of students in the LGBT community. Many people do not know too much about the LGBT community, what is stands for or who is part of it. By taking the time to watch the ceremony, students not only get to enjoy a great event, but can also learn more about the community
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and understand why this ceremony honors students. Nuestro Logros, meaning “our accomplishments” in Spanish, gives students the chance to experience a Latino celebration, and Umoja, or “unity” in Swahili, will demonstrate a cultural celebration rooted in African ancestry. Since we do not get to experience these different cultures often enough, this is a great opportunity for seniors and non-seniors to see what communities and cultures their peers take part in. Finally, other than actually learning about the different groups on our campus, these events close the gap and bring us together. Psychology says time and time again that we typically prefer people from our in-groups rather than our out-groups. This means that we associate more with and think more highly of people similar to us than those who are different. In the day and age we are in,
especially since it’s an election season that seems like more hate than love is being promoted, it is important to remain open-minded and accepting of others. We spend our whole lives around people different than us, so instead of focusing on those differences, reach out, attend events like cultural graduations and find those similarities that we all share. Even though we only have so many days left of the school year, it does not mean that we can’t participate in celebrations that highlight the diversity at ISU. By attending, you will gain a brand new appreciation of both your fellow peers and the groups they are a part of. Ema Sasic is a sophomore journalism major and a reporter and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_ esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @ema_sasic.
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The McLean County Museum of History has announced its History Makers for 2016. This is the fifth year the museum has selected History Makers, a group of individuals who have made a positive impact in McLean County. Among this year’s History Makers is Jill Hutchison, former Illinois State University women’s basketball coach. During her time as a Redbird coach, Hutchison gained 461 wins over the course of 28 seasons. She began her career at ISU as a graduate student in 1968, which was an important time for women’s athletics. Hutchison stated that, during her first two years at the university, women’s athletics made the shift from being called an extracurricular activity to being known as an intercollegiate activity. While at ISU, Hutchison worked to advocate for women’s equality and pushed for implementation of Title IX, which pushed for equality for women in higher education. In 1970, Hutchison became the head women’s basketball and softball coach. And in 1972, ISU housed the first National Women’s Basketball Championship. “That was a huge ground-breaking event and that has catapulted us to where we are today,” Hutchison said. “ISU has always been very supportive of women’s sports and provided opportunities and worked hard to provide equality for women.” Upon receiving the news that she was named a History Maker, Hutchison said she was surprised, flattered and overwhelmed. She said she is excited to get to know her fellow History Makers and that it is important for college students to visit the museum as a way to learn about the community. She called the museum a “tremendous resource” that offers a great deal to McLean County residents. Three other McLean County community members will be honored as History Makers this summer: Jack Porter, a retired Presbyterian minister and social justice attorney who was involved with Prairie State Legal Services and Mid-Central Community Action, Inc.; Gordon Ropp, who supported local agriculture and rural life by working as a Jersey Cattle operator, director of agriculture and state representative; and Father Ric Schneider, a pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church who has worked for 24 years helping less fortunate community members. Lauren Lacy, director of development at the McLean County Museum of History, described the gala as a way of preserving and celebrating the people of McLean County. “The museum recognized that you don’t always need hindsight to identify people who have had a positive, longterm impact on the community,” Lacy said. “We wanted to have an annual event honoring and celebrating such people.” In order to honor the History Makers, there will be a performance portion of the event that presents the audience with the stories of Hutchison, Porter, Ropp and Schneider. The overall goal of the night is to provide the community with education of fellow residents. The fifth annual 2016 History Makers Gala will take place at 5:30 p.m. June 16 in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Tickets for the event go on sale May 2 and are $60 for the general public and $50 for museum members. They are available for purchase through the museum, its website www.mchistory.org or by calling (309) 827-0428.
Marijuana dispensary to open in May CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter
The medical marijuana dispensary that was set to open mid-April in north Normal will now open in May. The company bought the half-acre in October and has left it untouched since mid-March. The dispensary, The Green Solution, is being built at 501 W. Northtown Road in Normal, Ill., the former location of the Curves building. TGS Illinois Inc. is a subsidiary of the Colo. company and is currently the only retail dispensary to receive its license in Illinois State Police District 6, which stretches from Pontiac to Bloomington-Normal. Although the shop will be selling medicinal marijuana for medical purposes, Sgt. Daniel Donath of the Bloomington Police Department made it clear that the use of cannabis for any other reason is still illegal.
“Nothing has changed. Owners of medicinal marijuana can smoke in the privacy of their own homes but are limited to just that,” Donath said. “They cannot drive under the influence.” TGS is currently being delayed, but there are no specifics as to the reason. “I think most people won’t be aware that it is even there,” Ward 4 alderman Amelia Buragas said. TGS sells various marijuana products, including flowers, a traditional plant version and edibles, which are various foods like candy and desserts that are infused with marijuana. The owner of the dispensary expects to have 500 patients within a year of opening. Buragas explained that it is too soon to know any potential impact the dispensary will have on the town, but he is hopeful. “New business. New money being pumped back into the economy,” she said. The BPD does not seem
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A medical marijuana dispensary is set to open in May in north Normal. concerned for the new opening and how it will affect its system. “The [amount of] people who are going to be using it is slim, so I’m not expecting it to be a frequent concern,” Sgt. Donath said. The TGS’ Denver
locations average more than 1,000 customers per day. Buragas seemed to be in agreement with Sgt. Donath that there is not much concern for the new establishment being built. “It is a heavily regulated
area and is being closely monitored. [It] should be smooth sailing.” The Normal dispensary is set to have inspections with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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Church tackling community homeless problem EMA SASIC News Reporter
The Bloomington-Normal community has experienced a consistent problem with homelessness over the past few years due to a lack of affordable housing. In order to try to resolve the issue, one church has begun adding space to provide short-term housing for people living on the streets, many of whom are mentally ill. Charles Ahrens, pastor of the Abundant Life in Christ Church, and a group of volunteers have been coming together since December to work on the homeless shelter. Located at 108 E. Market St. in downtown Bloomington, once home to a comedy club, the four-story building is capable of housing about 30 people. Ahrens explained he has previous experience with a project this size. “I had a heart for the homeless, so I went to California after nine years and started a ministry in San Francisco,” Ahrens said. “I was working with people that were getting out of jail, coming off drugs and off the streets and were mentally ill. When I came back here, I had the desire to do the same thing.” The church group is planning to help people in the most desperate need, including those with chronic mental illness and people who recently got out of jail. They want to help those who no longer live in other homeless shelters in the community. “A lot of the people that from time to time get kicked out of those shelters are usually people that have mental illness issues. We realize that a lot of people that are on the street and sleep outside have mental illness problems, and that seems to be a problem not just in Bloomington-Normal, but in the United States as a whole,” assistant pastor Lawrence Johnson said. “I think society and our government has not done a really good job dealing with the people with chronic illness, so someone’s got to help them and that’s what we want to do.”
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Abundant Life in Christ Church has been adding space to provide temporary shelter for the homeless. The two men said they have seen a large number of people come in willing to dedicate their time to the project. Volunteers perform a variety of jobs, including electrical work, plumbing and dry walling. Ahrens and Johnson decided to lend a helping hand to the homeless and assist with problems of mental illness because they believe the two go hand in hand. “It’s either the most mentally ill get addicted to drugs or they’re addicted to drugs and they become mentally ill,” Ahrens said. “That’s been our igniter, just seeing people in those situations that don’t have anywhere else to stay and can’t manage their lives, so we want to come alongside them and help them where they need to be, whether it be long-term here or into another program.” Each person’s stay is different and dependent on their situation and how well they are progressing and adapting to the program.
Other than a place to live and eat, the church plans to provide a clothes pantry and integrity counseling, help people find jobs and connect them to community resources. They also plan to have a computer lab and offer life skill classes. The church does not have a date set, but it is hoping to have operations up and running by the end of May or June. Although the pastors and volunteers are taking on a problem prevalent throughout society, Johnson remains hopeful they can make a big difference in the community. “I think also with the other two shelters here in town and this one being up and running, I think we can really put a huge dent in the homeless situation here in Bloomington-Normal, so I think we’ll be able to help a lot of people if we really work together,” he said. “Hopefully, maybe, we can even eradicate homelessness here.”
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Retaining Illinois high school graduates in Illinois has been an issue for the state for quite some time, but the recent budget impasse has only exacerbated the issues according to Groves. He hopes that it can be remedied not only through the resolution of the budget impasse, but also through predictable and stable funding in the future from legislature so Illinois colleges can remain competitive with their out-of-state peers. The result would not only help Illinois colleges, but Illinois’ economy in general. “I think the research would show that the more students that go out of state for their college experience stay out of state and work in those states and if they’re not coming back to Illinois, they’re not getting jobs in Illinois and not being tax paying citizens which again hurts the economy,” Groves said. While retaining these students may be important to Illinois’ economy, it’s also up to students to make the right choice for their unique needs. Bollmann sees a majority of her students looking at colleges in Illinois, some even at ISU for the benefit of it being so close to home, but ultimately she hopes students will make the right decisions for their own benefits. “Some students may not be ready to move cross-country or financially not ready to make that jump. While some students need the opportunity to fly away from their nest and grow their own wings,” Bollmann said. “We have amazing schools here in town but that doesn’t mean that it is the right fit for everyone.”
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Features
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
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Fitbit fad a bit unnecessary? While these fitness accessories are all the rage right now, their health contributions are debatable
Emma Horath | Vidette Photographer
Fitbits keep track of your daily steps, the date and the time. But how much do they do to improve your health? CASEY CHAN Features Reporter
Sometimes living a healthy lifestyle can be a real challenge for many of us. We all have our days when we feel like doing nothing, which is completely fine, considering the life of a college student can be pretty stressful. The device known as the Fitbit has recently garnered a fair amount of attention over the past year, but it has also faced questions regarding its legitimacy. Founded by Eric Friedman and James Park in 2007, Fitbit is a physical activity tracker that is designed to help users become more
active, consume a more well-rounded diet and sleep better. All of this is done in an attempt to help the wearer become a healthier human being. Users can wear them around their wrist or attach them to an article of clothing, like a clip. Regardless of how you wear it, is the Fitbit, which is really nothing more than a 21st century pedometer, really changing our lives for the better? Senior psychology major Greg George shared his thoughts on the health-tracking technology. “This sort of technology has been around for a pretty long time,” George said. “Fitbit just throws
more fancy numbers at you to make you think you’re becoming healthier.” While wearing a Fitbit, users are exposed to electromagnetic fields for brief periods of time. While it is next to impossible to avoid being bathed in wireless network radiation in the work environment or in a public place, regular outdoor exercise allows us to remove ourselves from the exposure for a period of time. Wearing a Fitbit constantly envelops users in that radiation. One lacking feature of the Fitbit is that off-the-feet exercises, such as cycling and swimming, are not tracked as accurately when it comes
to calorie counts, which may force users to manually log such activities. Jacoba Urist of TODAY Health and Wellness found that some users were being mislead by their Fitbits due to the scales on the devices moving in the wrong direction. This led to them overeating rather than shedding unwanted weight. A simple mistake like this can have drastic results on one’s health. Professor Anna Miles from the School of Kinesiology and Recreation gave her opinions on the technology. “For promoting and increasing physical activity, I do approve of Fitbits,” Miles said.“If you simply
just want to record your steps then you should get a digital pedometer. If you want something that will give you options such as recording your heart rate or calculate caloric expenditure, then there are different versions of the Fitbit that can do that.” Keep in mind that Fitbits do not come cheap; they are about $80 or more. When it comes down to it, Fitbits have gained an immense following over the past two years. Most of us know what it takes to stay healthy, but if you need the extra reassurance to stay motivated in doing so, then feel free to give the device a shot.
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Cravin’ Donuts fulfills the dreams of Bloomington’s foodies MARY CULLEN Features Reporter
Dunkin’ Donuts, step aside. There’s a new doughnut king in town that has Bloomington-Normal residents flocking to its recently opened doors. Cravin’ Donuts leaves college students with a new favorite spot in downtown Bloomington. This one specializes in decadent doughnuts rather than draft beer or mixed drinks, and it requires customers to be early risers to get the full experience of all it has to offer. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 2 p.m., which means you’d better get in line early if you want to be able to taste all that Cravin’ has to offer. After all, the owners post the flavors of the day on their Facebook page to entice your taste buds, eventually leading you to their storefront. From the street, Cravin’ is all you want your neighborhood doughnut storefront to look like: charming, but not too obnoxious as to drive away the local feel. Upon entering the bakery, customers are immersed in colorful walls and chairs and, likely, a line stretching to the door. The wait is more of a blessing than a curse, though, because you want all the time you can get taking in the modern atmosphere while still deciding what you are cravin’. Thankfully, above the doughnut case on
the wall is a chalkboard reminding you of the fresh doughnuts left available. This is where early risers have it easy, because there is nothing sadder than realizing the Strawberry Shortcake Donut you have been dreaming of is already sold out for the day. Fortunately, there will always be at least five other doughnuts waiting to make the cut into your box. From Almond Joy to dirt worm to bubble gum to maple bacon, all doughnut lovers will find their sinful soulmate at Cravin’ Donuts. If you are not the most adventurous type, the standard sprinkle vanilla and chocolate donuts are always an option, too. They may not be as fun to brag to your roommates about, but they are equally delicious. But, if you are feeling daring and love breakfast food, look no further than the syrup-glistening Maple Bacon Donut. Something about a frosted doughnut covered in bacon pieces and lathered in maple syrup makes any bacon-lover’s stomach growl. It may sound like the strangest combination to ever reach your ears, but it is no surprise this doughnut is one of the store’s specialties. It is paired with a slightly higher price than your average doughnut, but what comes after that first bite will have you forgetting your bill entirely, and likely running back to the counter to order the remaining doughnuts in the batch.
Paige Meisenheimer | Vidette Photo Editor
Cravin’ Donuts has a wide variety of treats from regular with sprinkles to crazy specials served fresh each morning. Whether you eat your doughnuts in the store or prefer to grab a few on the go, you are sure to walk out of Cravin’ happy. After all, what can be better than walking around downtown Bloomington with a Maple Bacon Donut in one hand and an Almond Joy Donut in the other?
From doughnut connoisseurs to sprinkles-only fans, Cravin’ Donuts will leave you asking for more and begging the question, “Whatcha’ Cravin’?” Cravin’ Donuts is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 405 N. Main St. in downtown Bloomington.
Sports
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MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
Like Father, Like Daughter ISU center fielder Annie Heineman follows her father’s footsteps on the diamond JASON KLAER Senior Staff
Following in the footsteps of parents seems usual for most. Attaching yourself to the careers, interests and lifestyles of those who raised you is not outside norm. In terms of athletics, this would be appropriate as well. When we see our closest family members put a lot of time and effort into something, we often try to reciprocate what they have done. Sports grow on some more than others. Illinois State softball centerfielder Annie Heineman would be considered one of these athletes. Heineman’s father, Ed, played baseball at ISU from 1972-1976. Shortstop and second base were his primary positions. Two out of Annie’s three older siblings played college sports. Her brother Nick played baseball at Truman State, while her sister Liz played volleyball at Presbyterian
Jenna Kadziulis | Vidette Photographer
Annie Heineman with her father, Ed.
College. A Normal native, it was obvious ISU would stick out in some way for Annie, but her father being an alumnus would be another contributing factor. “It means a lot that he played baseball here and he has told me a lot of stories, and before I came here that helped influence me to attend Illinois State,” Annie said. Hailing from Chicago, Ed came down to play baseball in the early ’70s after ISU won the NCAA Division II title in 1969. Ed attended St. Francis de Sales High School on Chicago’s southeast side. Annie, now in her junior season, stills reflects on the relationship she has with her father. “My dad has been my coach my entire life, so he has played a big part throughout my athletic career,” Annie said. “We talk softball all of the time and obviously he knows the game like the back of his hand because he played baseball.” Between the two, a relationship runs deeper than on the diamond; Annie has been grateful for the many opportunities her father has given throughout her life. “He is my hero and I look up to him,” Annie said. “We are really close and my dad has taught me a lot of great things in and out of softball, I love him so much.” Out of all the ways Ed has been involved in his daughter’s life, Annie takes it back to a simple time when everything started. “I remember when I just started
to play softball, he would take me in the front yard and hit the ball,” Annie said. “At that point I would wear dresses while he would pitch wiffle balls at me and we both considered it our bonding time.” Although she has close family ties with the university, Annie is playing her career as a Redbird on her own behalf. “It was never on my mind until I actually started going to ISU that my dad had come here. I do think it is pretty cool though,” Annie said. “Now that I think about it, my mother went here and now I am following in the footsteps of them both.” Others outside of the family take notice to the Illinois State connection the father and daughter share. “I believe Annie’s dad playing baseball was a big reason why she came here to play softball,” ISU head coach Melinda Fischer said. “When we know this about a family we try and emphasize it because I think it is important.” After a 7-1 loss to the Illini last week, Annie comes off of the field cold and tired, making sure to greet her father. A smile appears on her face the closer she gets. A hug is the first action between the two followed by a little bit of chit chat. “It has been a very long time since I last played here,” Ed said with a smile. “Now I just have to enjoy watching someone else play at my alma mater.” A photo was taken and will be stored in the everlasting memories of a father and daughter.
Jenna Kadziulis | Vidette Photographer
Annie Heineman’s father, Ed, was a four-year letter winner for ISU baseball.
Softball slams home victories vs. Sycamores DEB BETHEL Sports Reporter
and Strandgard hit 2-for-3 as well, scoring a run and two RBIs.
The Illinois State softball team displayed power on offense, getting bats cracking with 17 hits and 16 runs. Saturday’s wins secured the first conference series victory and extended the team’s winning streak to three. The third game Sunday was cancelled due to weather. After this weekend, the Redbirds are now 12-24, 4-6 MVC.
Game 1: Illinois State 8, Indiana State 0
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The Redbirds knocked in 16 runs against the Sycamores this weekend.
Both offense and defense were excellent in the first game of the series with the whole team contributing in the five-inning blowout. The team started dominating early – in the first inning Jordan de los Reyes was brought home with a Riley Strandgard home run (her third bomb of the year), hit well over the right-center field fence. In the third inning, Regan Romshek hit a solo homer to make the score 3-0. Keeping up with this pattern, Sarah Finck hit her first home run of the season in the fourth inning with a tworun shot. Romshek followed up with a three-run home run. Finck added another win with this game, making it her fifth win of the season, as she spent all five innings in the circle. The perfect game was Finck’s first shutout victory of the season. She also struck out five batters. Romshek, de los Reyes and Strandgard were the key offensive players in this game. Romshek was 2-for-3 at bat, hitting a pair of home runs and four RBIs. De los Reyes had three hits, the greatest amount in this game,
Game 2: Illinois State 8, Indiana State 5
The Sycamores tried to make a comeback and were more of a challenge this game, but the Redbirds once again proved their ability. Indiana State had a strong start, looking like a brand new team compared to how they played the game before. In just the first inning, the Sycamores scored three runs. Although Romshek allowed four hits in the first inning, she shut them down in the second. The bottom of the second inning was what made the whole game. All eight runs of the game were scored in this inning, with Lauren Prader starting off the inning with a double. Alex Caliva brought Prader in with a single, scoring the first point of the game. The bases were loaded, and both Kaitlyn Knary and Annie Heineman received walks, adding another two points to the score. Romshek earned her two RBIs when she hit a double, making the score 5-3 ISU. De los Reyes extended the lead with a booming three-run home run, her seventh home run of the season. The rest of the game went fairly quickly, with Indiana scoring two more runs, but the Redbirds ensured their victory. Romshek won her fourth game of the season, pitching all seven innings and striking out one batter. De los Reyes led the offense again, with another 3-for-3 at bat record with a run and three RBIs.
Game 3: Cancelled
Redbird struggles continue with back-to-back losses against Dallas Baptist JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter
The Redbirds (8-22, 0-2 MVC) are now 1-14 over their last 15 games after dropping a pair of games to Dallas Baptist (20-10, 2-0). Illinois State currently sits in last place in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Game 1: Dallas Baptist 7, Illinois State 2
After a tightly contested game all day long, Dallas Baptist broke open a 2-2 in the ninth inning. The Patriots hit the Redbirds with a wave of runs, putting five tallies on the board to put the game out
of reach. The Redbirds answered every time DBU pulled ahead, but ran out of gas in the ninth inning. “We worked like dogs today against a really tough pitcher,” head coach Bo Durkac said. “Every time we need to make a play, we can’t. Every time they need a play, it seems they find a hole. That’s
the way it’s gone all year for us.” DBU scored the first run of the game in the second inning on an RBI single from Luke Stratman, plating Camden Duzenak. ISU came right back in the bottom half, when Jared Hendren brought Daniel Dwyer home on a sacrifice fly, to tie the game at one.
The Patriots, again, took the lead in the third when David Martinelli mashed a triple, bringing home Tim Millard. Ryan Hutchinson tied the game
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