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Students organize statewide rally Friday, 11 ISU students will lead groups from colleges across Illinois in a protest in Springfield against the proposed additional budget cuts JULIA MORENO Senior staff
In early March, Kyle Kolling, a senior theatre education major at Illinois State University, decided enough was enough. Kolling joined 10 other ISU students to form Stand Together for Educational Progress (STEP), a student group opposed to the proposed additional cuts in Illinois’ higher education budget in 2016. “Every class I was in, people were talking about it,” Kolling said. “Teachers were angry about it, but no one was doing anything about it. No one other than student government was doing anything about it. How can we get change without putting in the hard work?” STEP has organized a rally at 2 p.m. Friday in Springfield to lobby against a 31.5 percent cut in the higher education budget proposed by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. However, Kolling said he
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Students in the organization STEP met Wednesday to discuss the details of the rally. does not want just ISU students involved in the rally. STEP has contacted the other 12 major Illinois universities along with community colleges and private schools to gain their support.
“The word is getting out,” Kolling said. “People are starting to notice. We’re not one university going down [to protest]. We’re from all the campuses across the state.”
At ISU, the proposed budget reduction could result in a loss of approximately 373 faculty and staff positions and 970 course sections. Additionally, there would be a
14 percent increase in tuition and elimination of up to $20 million in scholarships based on merit and financial need. “It’s looking at the future of not only college students [now] but the students that will eventually be affected by that,” Katherine Apperson, a senior theatre education major and member of STEP, said. “We’re doing it for the high school kids and middle school kids.” The group plans to continue to talk to state representatives and gain support from other universities. Kolling and Apperson said they want the group to continue to fight against the budget cuts even after they graduate from ISU. “We love this school; we love this state,” Kolling said. “We actually believe in this education system.” For more information on STEP, email STEPonSpringfield@gmail. com.
Professor focuses on Blo-No water quality JULIA MORENO Senior staff
An Illinois State University Sociology Professor, Joan Brehm, is conducting a study on perceptions and use of water in local watersheds in the Bloomington-Normal area. The study will focus on the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen watersheds. It will target local percepJoan tions of the water quality from those Brehm two water sources. For the study, Brehm is partnering with the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Bloomington, which received funding for it from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “We can’t make assumptions about what is happening here locally without first collecting and analyzing local data,” Brehm said. The EPA recently addressed non-point source pollution (NPS) as the biggest cause of water-quality degradation. NPS can come from using fertilizer and pesticides in landscaping and septic systems breaking down. “We need to collect this initial baseline data to clearly assess local concerns, knowledge and behaviors
before we attempt to develop any outreach or education efforts to promote best management practices (BMPs) to reduce NPS in residential populations,” Brehm said. The study will be conducted on 1,000 random households within the watersheds or receive their source water from the two lakes. This includes residential households in the Village of Hudson, the Village of Towanda, north Normal and the City of Bloomington. “The questionnaire will ask residents to rate their current water quality, opinion on a variety of water quality topics, their views on water impairments, sources of water pollutants, consequences of poor water quality and their current lawn care practices relative to their property,” Brehm said. “The questionnaire concludes with some questions about future desires and concerns for meeting our water needs in this region.” Among those assisting with the study will be 10 ISU students, including eight undergraduate and two graduate students. “Being pro-active in planning for how to protect our water resources is essential and understanding how humans contribute to both the problems and solutions is a key element of this process,” Brehm said. “One way that this is being done is through the development of the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen Watershed Management Plans, which were developed in 2008 but are now ready to be updated.”
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Lake Evergreen, located in Bloomington, is one of the sources Professor Joan Brehm will focus on in her study on water quality.
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Think back to the day you first moved in at Illinois State. Through all the excitement and nervousness, there were fellow students to help you feel like this new place would soon be your home. University Housing Services is looking for students to help do just that for incoming freshmen by becoming a Curb Bird. Ce-Ce Brookins, assistant director at the Office of Residential Life, said she encourages students to give back by becoming Curb Birds. “Most students have lived in residence halls and have had their first move-in experience,” she said. “I want new students to be able to see a smiling face from someone who has been in their shoes.” She said the main goal of a Curb Bird is to welcome new students, show them a great time and provide little-known facts such as the best times to eat in the dining halls. Housing Services is looking for Curb Bird volunteers to work Aug. 12–14 at assigned residence halls. Curb Birds will help unload belongings from vehicles, check out and retrieve carts, coordinate elevators, sell cable cords and Ethernet cables and answer questions from students or their families. There are also a few Curb Bird coordinator positions available. The coordinators supervise the other Curb Bird volunteers in addition to having all the responsibilities of a Curb Bird. They aid in Curb Bird training, develop schedules and serve as the liaison for the move-in director and volunteers.
Brookins said all of the students that she has worked with in the past say they have had wonderful experiences as a Curb Burd. Junior community health major Cory Anderson was a Curb Bird coordinator at Watterson Towers last year. “Being a Curb Bird was a really crazy, but awesome, experience,” Anderson said. “Moving in that many people at once in only a few days is insane.” She said one of the main jobs of a Curb Bird is to make sure everything runs smoothly. “It’s really scary and difficult for parents who are moving in their son or daughter for the first time, and as a Curb Bird, we try to make everything a bit easier for them,” she said. Although the position is unpaid, there are many incentives for becoming a Curb Bird volunteer or coordinator. All Curb Birds get to move in early, on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The training takes place Tuesday evening. Brookins said a benefit of the early movein is the opportunity to beat the rush of students moving in on Friday and Saturday. Curb Birds will also receive a free t-shirt, a free meal, volunteer hours if registered with a student organization and a chance to win a free semester of books (up to $500). Coordinators also receive a “survival pack.” The pack includes sunscreen, energy drinks, water, snacks, hand sanitizer, bandages, etc. “Basically anything they need for movein day,” Brookins said. Brookins said they are hoping to get about 400 student volunteers. With additional student-athlete volunteers, faculty and staff, she hopes to “up the numbers” to 500 to 600 people. Applications are due by June 30. Archive Photo
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NEWS IN BRIEF Donate Life to promote organ and tissue donation To raise awareness about organ and tissue donation, Illinois State University student Ali Seys is hosting PRSSA Chapter’s Donate Life Wednesday in Milner Plaza. Seys, now a senior, was involved in the March 2014 car accident that killed Heartland Community College student Michael Collins, according to WJBC. Organs and tissue from Collins’ donation helped nearly 200 people and even provided sight to a New York woman.
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Kellie Pickler headlines Evening of Stars The American Red Cross will be bringing country music artist Kellie Pickler to the Marriott Wednesday for the Evening of Stars. This will be the 22nd annual Evening of Stars hosted by the American Red Cross. Pickler, 28,
will be the featured speaker and performer for the event. Pickler has completed eight USO tours for service men and women and she participates in the Wounded Warrior Project. According to the Pantagraph, Pickler decided to join Evening of Stars because the American Red Cross has been part of helping to rebuild lives. Songs such as “Mother’s Day” and “I Wonder” are among Pickler’s biggest singles. The album “100 Proof” was named the Country Album of the Year in 2012 by Rolling Stone magazine. Pickler rose to stardom at the age of 19 when she was a contestant on the television show “American Idol” in 2006. MATT JOHNSON VIDETTE
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mid the persistent cloud of higher education budget cuts sweeping this state, Illinois State University students have created a coalition to protest this decision and will be marching on the Capitol. The newly formed action group Stand Together for Education Progress (STEP) will head to Springfield on Friday at 2 p.m. to rally against the new budgetary cuts to higher education. The group was formed by theatre education majors Kyle Kolling and Katherine Apperson. STEP may have been created at ISU, but it is asking for help from all the other universities in Illinois. A petition has been drafted to send to Gov. Bruce Rauner to reverse his decision to cut funding to higher education. This organization has made a statement to the colleges in Illinois to join the rally and have the young voices of this state heard. The voices that need to be heard the most are the ones of those who will be affected the most — the students. Across the state, universities are feeling similar woes to ISU’s 31 percent reduction in budgetary spending. The shockwave from
this decision will ripple all the way down each university’s foundations with the core recipient of these cuts being students. The reduction will result in fewer student jobs, possible higher tuition fees, loss of important faculty jobs and a desire for teachers or prospective students to venture to another state for education. These statewide cuts are more than simply funding to schools; it affects the livelihood and future of Illinois. It is imperative students do not remain idle or neutral in this matter and take a stance. ISU has shown great initiative to bolster this movement toward the Capitol. As one
of the largest public universities in Illinois and as the state school, it seems to be our role to lead this rally. The gumption shown by STEP and the fellow students who are contributing show a resilience our generation needs to display, which sometimes falls short of the bar in this arena. In reference to students, it is not only the gumption of ISU students who should be credited but any millennial who makes the trek to Springfield. Our generation is known for taking stands through social media through “likes” or by “following,” but we do not have a physical presence. Lurking in the shadows and backing through the Internet
does not make progress. People who are seen and briefly disrupt the daily functions of a body they disagree with are the backbone of this country. The disruption can lead to social change. Apathy toward a solution only breeds the status quo and mediocracy. It is now our time to take a stand and push for change. We are not kids anymore, and we deserve to have our voices heard by the legislative and executive bodies of Illinois. Join the movement and get involved with STEP as it protests at the Capitol Friday. To get involved or for general questions, contact STEP at STEPonSpringfield@ gmail.com
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Taking advantage of time ‘in between’ your next step advanced degree as the next step in a career. But what do you have planned for the in-between? MY VIEW Roshaunda Coleman Columnist
With graduation just a month away, future alumni are scrambling to finish their last few weeks as an undergraduate student. For many, the next planned step is grad school to pursue an
There’s about two and a half months in between graduation and graduate school, and many students have been so preoccupied with grad school apps and undergraduate classes that there are very few plans for the time inbetween. Here are a few ideas on how to make your last free months during that in-between stage the best months of your life while preparing for what is to come: Let go of all of your worries and fears. A lot of students spend a great deal of time allowing the anxiety of the unknown to keep
them distracted. You have already come so far and you have so much further to go. Believe that and move on. Don’t worry about what is next; understand it is coming soon and use this time to live carefree without worries of academics. Let go of any fears you may have about the next stage. Convince yourself that you are fearless and you will guarantee yourself an honest good time no matter what you end up doing. Do something you have never done. This is finally the time where you are old enough to be an adult and do as you please without having all the responsibilities of an adult in the real world yet. Take advantage of this time. If you have ever had something you have always wanted to do but were too afraid to do it, do it now. Stop
waiting for perfect conditions to launch a great project or take that road trip to Canada. Immediate action fuels a positive feedback loop that drives even more action. Conquer, explore and never look back. Train yourself early. Use this time to get ahead of the game. Soon your days, classes and papers will become longer while the amount of time needed to get through them all will seem to decrease. Avoid that struggle by training your body to get up early and make the most of the day. Some of the most successful people in the world start their days at 5 a.m. Take their lead. Win the battle of the bed. Put mind over mattress. This habit alone will strengthen your willpower so it serves you more dutifully in the
Today’s Redbird Rumble or Fumble: Redbird Rumble: The Public Relations Student Society of
America has partnered with Gift of Hope organ and tissue donation and other organizations in the BloomingtonNormal area to host an event on the Quad from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise awareness about donation, register new donors and honor Michael Collins and Ben Allison. Collins and Allison were both ISU students who have passed away in the past year and were organ donors.
Redbird Rumble: Siblings Weekend is this upcoming weekend. Enjoy your time with your family, Redbirds.
key areas of your future busy life. Finally, get lost in your new memories. Take this time to make sure you have a darn great time. Create new memories with the friends and family you will have to leave soon. Make sure you spend as much quality time you can with the people that have supported you up to this point. They will miss you just as much as you will miss them and the memories you make now will be the ones you both hold on to once you step into your next role in life. Roshaunda Coleman is a sophomore broadcast journalism major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_ rrcolem@ilstu.edu.
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Redbird Fumble: The season of group projects, term papers
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Redbird Rumble: The American Red Cross has secured
Kellie Pickler as the headliner for its 22nd annual Evening of Stars on Wednesday at the Marriott. In a WJBC article, Pickler said she enjoys participating in community service events like the one Red Cross is hosting this week.
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Noodles and Company ‘buff’ up menu EMA SASIC Reporter
Noodles and Company unveiled earlier this month its new BUFF Bowls, available nationwide for the spring season. The BUFF Bowls are available in four of the most popular bowls, including the Japanese Pan, Whole Grain Tuscan Fresca, Pesto Cavatappi and Bangkok Curry, according to a press release by the company. Instead of noodles, these dishes are served on a bed of spinach. They also feature a double portion of vegetables and are packed with protein. Customers can enjoy these tasty meals all for under 400 calories. Kevin Reddy, CEO of Noodles
and Company, explained in a press release the new BUFF Bowls were created with customer satisfaction in mind. “We have always encouraged creativity and customization for our guests looking to enjoy our world of f lavors, and our new BUFF Bowls featuring only 14-39 grams of carbs and packing in 17-31 grams of protein, take that extra step to make it easier for our guests looking for a lighter offering without skimping on satisfying flavor,” Reddy said. Illinois State University students can enjoy the new BUFF Bowls at the Noodles and Company on Main Street. The bowls are only available in regular sizes. Each of the four bowls come with recommended protein. The BUFF Japanese Pan is served with marinated steak, BUFF Pesto with naturally raised pork, BUFF Bangkok Curry is flavored with organic
tofu and grilled chicken breast tops off the BUFF Fresca Bowl. Customers can also substitute protein in any one of these four dishes. Julia Evelsizer, shift manager at the Main Street location, believes the new bowls will bring in a new group of customers. “Since the BUFF Bowls are made with spinach instead of noodles, customers with gluten-free preferences can enjoy any one of these dishes,” Evelsizer said. “These dishes also are a very healthy option for any guest.” Customers can enjoy the new tasty dishes for $8.49. Like other bowls available at Noodles and Company, the BUFF Bowls can be customized for no extra charge. Guests can also double their protein portion for an additional $2. For a full list of nutritional information, visit www.noodles. com/nutrition.
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Hummus and veggies For those of you who are still wary of this tasty snack, it is about time you try it. Hummus is made with chickpeas and is full of protein and other vitamins. Though it also packs some fats, they are the heart-healthy unsaturated fats that your body needs. Hummus is great when paired with pretzels and chips. To make it even healthier, cut up some fresh veggies to dip. This will make you feel even better about your healthy, yet delicious decision.
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Apple with peanut butter This may have been your go-to in elementary school, but it is still a fanfavorite. How can you go wrong with a juicy apple and creamy (or crunchy) peanut butter on the side? Don’t pretend your mouth isn’t watering right now. For a fun twist that adds a crunch, pack some granola on the side. Your taste buds will love it and your body will love the protein and fiber. You can now eat what you love and feel good about it.
Greek yogurt and almonds Regular yogurt may be delicious, but once you try Greek yogurt, you will never go back. It is thick, creamy and full of protein to keep you satisfied and energized for longer than regular yogurt. Plus, if you add in some almonds to your favorite flavor, it will give it a nice crunch and pack even more protein and healthy fats into the mix. Try Greek yogurt with honey and add plain almonds for a sweet combination that is also good for your body.
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To clarify, trail mix must include more than just chocolate chips and M&Ms to be considered healthy. As long as you have a healthy mix of nuts, granola and sunflower seeds with a small amount of chocolate pieces, this snack can pack some protein and nutrients and still be enjoyable to eat. This may also be one of the easiest things to bring on the go. It does not require silverware or refrigeration and can be eaten little by little if packed in a zip lock bag.
Turkey and cheese roll-ups Although this may be more of a packed lunch than a snack, this is a healthy and filling option to bring on the go. To make, grab a few slices of turkey and cheese and roll them up together. You can also roll some lettuce in the middle to make it like a breadless sandwich. This is great for those who are trying to eat less carbs. This snack will keep you satisfied by giving you the protein you need to make it through your tedious school week. Eat up and study hard, Redbirds.
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There is a way for students to improve their health and protect animals and the environment by simply altering their regular diets. Enter veganism — a way of living that seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation and cruelty to animals for food, clothing and other purposes. Though types of vegans vary from “junk food” vegans to raw food vegans, there is a version suitable for each individual. The one thing each group has in common, though, is the plant-based diet avoiding all animal and animaltested products. Illinois State University English professor Kirstin Hotelling Zona, an advocate of the vegan lifestyle, encourages all students, faculty and just about anyone to try veganism.
“Veganism is rooted in a philosophicalmoral orientation of non-violence to fellow beings. We do not need to eat meat or dairy or eggs. In fact, leading health specialists increasingly advocate plantbased diets for humans of all ages.” Kirstin Hotelling Zona English professor
Along with her own choice to go vegan, she also incorporates veganism into her children’s diet. Zona made the choice to go vegan about one year ago, and she identifies the benefits of the change without a hint of doubt. “Food and eating are critical practices of communication and connection,” Zona said. “It feels good to know that I participate in these practices in a way that doesn’t harm others and that is in alignment with my philosophical, ethical and moral beliefs.” The downsides to being a vegan? Zona can identify slim to none. “[There are] none, really, other than weathering my kids’ teasing.” Although being a vegan may seem a difficult task at first, a second glance at the rules of eating vegan makes the task seem much easier. “I don’t eat animal products,” Zona said. “No meat, dairy or eggs. I also try my best not to buy or wear leather — clothes, furniture, purses, etc.” Zona not only says that consumers can afford to consume less of the vegan diet-restricted foods, but that we do not require consumption of these products at all to remain healthy. “Veganism is rooted in a philosophica lmoral or ientation of non-v iolence to fellow
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Professor Hotelling Zona says that the only downside to her vegan lifestyle is taking jokes from her kids.
beings. We do not need to eat meat or dairy or eggs. In fact, leading health specialists increasingly advocate plant-based diets for humans of all ages,” Zona said. “The factory-farming industry is also — and amazingly, most people don’t know this — the number one cause of climate change.” Preparing vegan meals is also a simple task for Zona. “I’ve always made time for cooking, and I enjoy being innovate and seeking out fresh produce and locally produced foodstuffs,” she said. “It’s really not more expensive. In many ways it’s less expensive; organic vegetables are much cheaper than organic meat, for instance. And beans are super cheap!” Paired with being vegan, Zona additionally adopts healthy lifestyle choices. “I’m pretty into what I guess you could call clean living after a debauchery-filled youth. I run every day. I don’t eat processed foods. I meditate.” Zona says she would absolutely advocate going vegan to all interested in making a healthy change. From discussing the statistics concerning factory farming and climate change, to videos exposing the extreme brutality farm animals endure regularly. “I would discuss the many health benefits of a vegan diet, including decreased risk of many cancers and other inflammatory diseases, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, sinus and respiratory issues, etc.,” she said. For more information on going vegan, visit The Vegan Society website at vegansociety.com.
Weird Al Yankovic to perform in Bloomington MARIDSA CHOUTE Staff Writer
Weird Al Yankovic will be performing at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets sales began January 27, starting at $39 each, and have since sold out. The concert was expected to sell out after tickets went on sale. “I would love to go to a Weird Al concert. He seems like a witty guy and it would probably be a concert full of laughs,” sophomore organizational and leadership studies major Karen Sanders said. Yankovic is a well-know comedyrecording artist. He creates parodies of popular songs with his own lyrics and themes. His most popular parodies include “Amish Paradise,” “Like a Surgeon,” and “White and Nerdy.” Most recently, he released a song called “Word Crimes,” which is a parody of the 2013 hit song “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams. “I’d be most excited about him singing ‘Amish Paradise’ and hearing his new stuff live,” Sanders said.
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Weird Al’s Mandatory World Tour begins May 12. It stops at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts May 26. Yankovic released his most recent album, “Mandatory Fun,” on July 15, 2014 and rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. This was the first time in 50 years that a comedy album hit the charts. “I’d expect the concert to be very popular. Even though it seems like there aren’t that many Weird Al fans, I feel like people would go for the
experience,” sophomore broadcast journalism major Tiffany Hernandez said. This will be Yankovic’s first performance in the area since he performed at the Braden Auditorium of the Bone Student Center in 1994. Yankovich begins his Mandatory World Tour May 12 in Las Vegas.
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Best ways to find a summer subleaser MOLLIE MCDONNELL Reporter
Go to your leasing agent or realty company This may be the best place to start the search for a subleaser. They can often help you find a subleaser or help with lease information to set clear rules for your subleaser. They may have certain guidelines for who can sublease your apartment and when they will be able to move in or out. This is valuable information that you need to know to follow the rules of your lease. Even if you do not find a place through your leaser, it is a great starting point.
Check out Cribspot.com Whether you are searching for someone to sublease your apartment or you are looking for a place to stay for a semester or summer, this is a valuable place to look. Individuals can post places that are up for sublease. Realty companies also can post places up for sublease or rent. This is a great way to work directly with individuals looking for a sublease, and it is free and easy to use. This is definitely a site to sign up for as soon as possible.
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Along with Cribspot, this is another online source to advertise on if you are looking for a subleaser. It also offers a section for people looking for roommates, so it can be a one stop shop for all subleasing needs. Plus, it does not hurt to use more than one online source to get the word out about subleasing your apartment. It will increase your odds of finding a place, and it will save you a lot of money and stress. To use it, simply sign up and post your apartment. It is that easy.
While this may be a last resort for many of you because it may take a bit of time, money and effort, it is still a valuable option to find a subleaser. Try it the old school way and make some flyers to put up around campus. It may seem like a hopeless cause, but if you print flyers on bright paper with a fun design, you can actually reach out to a lot of people who may be in search of an apartment just like yours.
Post on Facebook Facebook may be the social media site that will reach the most people at Illinois State University. Many people have found subleasers through various sites associated with ISU and this way you can connect with the interested individuals and get a sense of who they are. They will be living in your apartment for a few months, so you may want to get to know them a bit before they move into your bedroom.
Try Craigslist This should only be used as a last resort. If you have tried all of the other options without any luck, Craigslist is still an option to find a subleaser. With that being said, be very cautious. While many students use the site, there are often people that use it for the wrong, or dangerous reasons. Make sure the person interested in subleasing your apartment is trustworthy by meeting with them in a public place ahead of time and bring a friend along for an extra opinion.
How to succeed at your summer internship ALYSSA GROH Reporter
Find a mentor As you get to know your co-workers, find someone to mentor you. This should be an experienced person who has worked for the company for a while. This person should also be someone you are not afraid to be yourself around. You will look to this mentor for advice and to answer any questions. Connections are the most important thing; you never know how your mentor may be able to help you in the future.
Set goals During the beginning of your internship, meet with your supervisor and set goals for what you hope to accomplish. Let them know what you want to get out of the internship so they can help tailor the experience to fit your needs. This will make
it easier to accomplish what you need to during your short time with the company.
times when they have experienced great success. This will help you understand what the career field is like long term and make useful connections for the future.
Establish a relationship with other interns
Get to know the people you are Ask questions working with. When Do not be afraid you begin to look Archive Photo to ask for help for a job, they can Asking for feedback and dressing the part are ways or clarification help you get into that you can make the most of your internship. on a task. This contact with people will show your they know and may even offer letters of supervisor that you want to learn as much recommendation for you. It is also a good as possible. Asking questions also demidea to get to know them on a profesonstrates that you are attentive to detail. sional level. Find out how they got where Gaining clarification is better than guessthey are, different experiences they have ing what you should do and completing the had, obstacles they had to overcome and task incorrectly.
Ask for feedback There are always areas for improvement. Ask your mentor or supervisor for feedback during your time as an intern. This will show you what you need to improve on as well as help you understand what they are looking for in an employee. This will show your mentor or supervisor that you can handle criticism and are actively trying to improve. Asking for advice is a great way to show you want to continue and grow with the company.
Dress appropriately Before the first day on the job, find out what the dress code is and make sure you dress to impress. Interns do not get to dress down just because they are young. It may also be helpful to see what others are wearing, and dress like them to make sure you fit in.
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The Garlic Press, located in Uptown Normal, recently revamped the interior of the restaurant and added more options to their menu.
Uptown business welcomes new renovations As part of their spring cleaning, owners of The Garlic Press decided to repaint, add more seating and modernize their menu options EMA SASIC Staff Writer
For the past 10 years, a familiar environment has greeted and surrounded loyal customers at The Garlic Press. During Illinois State University’s Spring Break, however, the Uptown establishment made noticeable changes to encourage new visitors to stop by. The staff at The Garlic Press decided to undergo some well-deserved spring cleaning, co-owner Sarah McManus said. “It’s been 10 years since the open and we realized that it was time to scrub things down, change the color and mood and bring in more seating,” McManus
said. “We also needed more menu items and we felt that it was time to bring it up to modern-day trends.” While customers can easily see the new paint colors and added seating, they need to dive into the improved menu to get a taste of the full renovation package. “One of the more dramatic changes we made is that we started up a very dedicated salad menu that many of our customers were asking for,” McManus said. The Garlic Press now makes any sandwich into a salad, and they have expanded the types of dressings offered to customers. The establishment has also expanded
their Uptown Banh-Mi menu. In addition to the Normal Gai, an Uptown version of the Vietnamese Banh-Mi that includes Thai chicken meatballs, fresh basil, mint, cilantro and scallion, pickled onion, cucumber, sunf lower shoots and chili-lime mayonnaise on a house-made baguette, and Faux Gai, a vegetarian version of the Normal Gai, they have added Porky Gai and Bella Gai. The Porky Gai incorporates the café’s famous molasses pulled pork, while the Bella Gai is another vegetarian spin off of the Normal Gai that uses balsamic-glazed roasted portabella mushrooms. Other menu changes include a new hot sandwich called the McVicker Pulled Pork
and a Hummus Plate. The plate offers a side of hummus with cucumber, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, a grilled baguette and side salad with Greek dressing, according to The Garlic Press’ menu. Although it has renewed its business, The Garlic Press does not seem quite finished with trying new things. March 28, the café invited local musicians to play while customers enjoyed their meals. They plan to make performances a regular occurrence to draw in new visitors and so that their loyal customers enjoy their time there as well. SEE PRESS PAGE 10
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Professor to share experiences from Israel ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Reporter
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fter exploring the wonders of Israel for two weeks, Illinois State University Criminal Justice Sciences associate professor Dr. Michael Gizzi will come back to share his experiences. Gizzi w ill present “Seeing
Israel Through Different Lenses: Multiple Narratives and the Challenges for Conf lict-resolution, Co-existence and Peacemaking” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Schroeder 244. Gizzi will report on the many sites and resolutions to the problems he found during his exploration for sites and centers for students to visit.
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Amid all of the new changes, some traditions will not be set aside. In the end, they are what make The Garlic Press a unique location in Uptown.
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“A lot of the things we do is new to people that haven’t discovered us yet,” McManus said. “We make many of our items from scratch like breads, sauerkraut, pies, bagels, croissants and soups. We’re really just trying to show people what we’re all about.” Another tradition the business has kept
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During his journey, Gizzi visited places impacted by the continuous struggles between Israel and Palestine such as Nazareth, Galilee and Jericho. According to Gizzi, he traveled to Israel in February to help lay the foundation for a study abroad program that will be offered to ISU students in 2016. All of the places he visited have
been impacted by the ongoing dispute of Israel and Palestine since 1948 in the former place of Palestine. The event is sponsored by Illinois State’s American Democracy Project. For additional information, contact the ADP at AmericanDemocracy@IllinoisState.edu.
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up with is constantly adding to the list of what they can do environmentally. Kitchen scraps are going to composts and feeding chickens at local farms. The Garlic Press is anticipating their 10-year anniversary in April, which will take place the same week as Earth Day. Customers can expect a lot of specials,
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giveaways, gift baskets and food sampling. McManus believes that the celebration will help introduce more people to the business. For more information on The Garlic Press, visit thegarlicpress.com.
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Men’s track and field split squads for weekend meets STEPHANIE FISHER Sports Reporter
1:56.63 and 1:56.88, respectively. In the 1500-meter race, Marcelo Burbano took second with a time of 4:02.10 and teammate Dave The Illinois State men’s track and field team split Eckhart finished close behind in 4:03.47, placing in the squad this weekend, as a handful of athletes trav- the top five, while Jeff Bajema and Kyle Mattes fineled to both Arizona and Western Illinois to compete ished in the top ten. in the Sun Angel Track Classic and the Lee Calhoun In the 400-meter hurdles, Javar Cruz cruised to a Memorial Invite. season-best time, finishing The men delivered solid the race in 52.95, placing performances all around. In third. In the 4x400-meter Arizona, Anderson Devonish relay, Montgomery, Curnwas nothing short of impresock, Sutherland and Austin sive as he ran a personal-best Corydon teamed up to place time in the 400-meter dash, eighth, running to a time of placing first and finishing 3:25.52. with a time of 46.46. Antonio The men’s field was led Farley finished not far behind by Jake DeJaegher, who his teammate, crossing the soared to a first-place line at 47.95, which nabbed finish in the high jump. him 12th place. DeJaegher leapt to a best JD LaFayette continued height of 1.95. Teammate to improve as he delivered a Logan Zeman also placed personal-best time in the 800third in the event. meter, finishing with a time DeJaegher was happy of 1:51.03. CJ Hamilton also with his first win of the clocked a season-best time season. “The nicer weather in the race, placing 11th with Archive Photo helped a lot,” DeJaegher a time of 1:53.15. LaFayette, Javar Cruz placed third in the 400-meter hurdles. said. “This season has had Farley, Hamilton and Devonits ups and downs, but this ish all teamed up for the 4x400-meter relay, and the meet was a turning point for me. There’s still room squad finished seventh, pacing themselves to a time for improvement, but my training is setting up perof 3:17.42. fectly for some big performances.” At Western Illinois, Dante Hutton collected a Evan Garretson collected a fourth-place finish in top-20 finish in the 100-meter dash, crossing the the shot put, throwing to a mark of 14.63 meters, and finish line in 11.13. In the 400-meter dash, Ben pole-vaulter Patrick Riley vaulted to a season-best Montgomery and David Curnock performed well, height of 4.45 meters. finishing with times of 50.03 and 50.88, respectively. The Redbirds have the week to reload, but will be In the 800, Travis Trevizo and Tye Sutherland came back in action next weekend, where they will split to in at the heels of each other, finishing with times of the Kansas Relays and the Illinois Twilight meet.
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ISU Athletics set to perform in talent show ADAM IWANS Sports Editor
Illinois State Athletics will perform in its third annual talent show at 7 p.m. Monday in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. The Student-Government sponsored event is in honor of former Redbirds, Aaron Leetch and Torrey Ward, who passed away in a plane crash this past Tuesday morning. Former ISU women’s basketball player and Illinois State senior Katy Winge, who is helping run the
show, described what to expect. “Every team puts together a sketch of some sorts; it can be singing, dancing or something more abstract than that,” Winge said. “Each act is around three minutes and it can be either one member of the team or the whole team. It varies.” Winge went on to explain how the winners will be determined. “We have guest judges coming,” Winge said. “I know the Mayor of Normal is one of them this year, which is cool.” Attendance for the event will be free although money will be raised for The Baby Fold in Normal. “We are raising money for the Baby Fold as well so all the
proceeds that we make will go them, even though the event itself is free,” Winge said. “We’ll have miracle minutes where we pass around bins and ask for donations and all the money will go towards the Baby Fold.” The Baby Fold began as a faith-based orphanage and now provides services for people with autism, behavioral difficulties, and the overall improvements of lives. Winge urged students to show their support by attending the annual event. “Normally its been at Redbird arena but it’s at the Bone this year cause we are hoping to get more students to come.”
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REDBIRD REPORT WEEKEND ACTION SOFTBALL Date: April 11 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 12, ISU 4 Date: April 11 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 7, ISU 5 Date: April 12 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 5, ISU 1 Archive Photo
Sean Beesley contributed two hits and one RBI in ISU’s 10-8 win over Wichita State Saturday Afternoon. ISU went on to complete the series sweep Sunday afternoon.
ISU completes sweep of WSU ZACK CARPENTER Sports Reporter
After a balanced and efficient weekend, the Illinois State baseball team took home a three-game sweep over Wichita State in Wichita, Kan., and now rides a season-high four-game winning streak. The Redbirds (17-15, 4-5 MVC) used strong starting pitching and their bats carried them to their fifth-straight win against the Shockers (13-22, 5-4).
Illinois State 7, Wichita State 2 Will Headean (4-2) was masterful in the seriesopener with a strong eight-inning performance. The junior did his job as the ace of the Redbird staff, allowing only two runs on eight hits and firing five strikeouts. “We played like a high-level team tonight, no doubt about it,” Bo Durkac, ISU head coach, said. “It starts with your starting pitching, and our starter was pretty good. Will pitched great.” Although the ’Birds only produced five hits, they used disciplined and patient at-bats to grind out 10 walks. Daniel Dwyer and Paul DeJong led the pace with four walks each and Sean Beesley tallied three RBIs while Jean Ramirez added two RBIs of
his own. The Redbirds took control with a five-run sixth inning when Ryan Koziol drew a bases-loaded walk and Beesley plated a two-out single. Ramirez roped a two-run single of his own to give them a 6-0 lead. Mason Snyder’s sacrifice fly in the seventh frame capped the scoring.
Illinois State 10, Wichita State 8 Jacob Hendren (6-1) is continuing to be a tremendous bright spot for ISU in his first year as a Division-1 player after transferring from Heartland Community College. The junior allowed four runs, scattered seven hits in six innings of work and had seven strikeouts. The bottom half of the ISU lineup tallied a combined eight hits and six RBIs. Joe Kelch and Dennis Colon each homered while Beesley and Ramirez produced two hits apiece as well. “A good offense has to have balance,” Durkac said. “You can’t just rely on your big boys at the top of the order to produce runs. For our 6-7-8-9 guys, in order to each have two hits, that was pretty impressive.” An RBI ground-rule double from Koziol and Kelch’s two-run single gave the ‘Birds a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning. Wichita’s Gunnar Troutwine belted two homers, his second coming in the bottom of the fourth frame to tie the game, 3-3. But a two-run shot from Colon gave ISU a lead it would not relinquish. Beesley and Colon knocked RBI-singles in the sixth and Snyder’s
two-run homer and Kelch’s solo blast in the seventh gave the ’Birds all the breathing room they would need. The Shockers staged a frantic comeback with three runs in the bottom of the ninth but Koziol recorded the final out for his second save of the season.
Illinois State 7, Wichita State 4 In the series finale, the Redbirds jumped ahead early, 3-0, behind a bases-loaded single from Koziol, who had an all-around outstanding weekend at the plate, on the mound and in the field. A bases-loaded wild pitch in the second frame gave ISU a 4-0 lead, but the Shockers cut the lead in half in the bottom half of the frame and added another run in the fourth to put them within one, 4-3. Ramirez belted his third home run of the season with a two-run blast over the left-center field wall to give ISU a 6-3 edge in the sixth. After their lead was cut to 6-4, the ’Birds came up with an insurance run in the top of the ninth when Jared Hendren scored on a wild pitch. Jack Landwehr (3-4) was solid, allowing three runs in five innings of work. “I challenged the guys to come out today and not be content with a series win,” Durkac said. “We wanted to go out and play, have good at-bats, execute pitches and trust the results will fall as they may.” ISU returns to action with a home game against No. 12 Illinois (28-6-1) at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Duffy Bass Field.
WOMEN’S TENNIS Date: April 11 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 7, ISU 0
MEN’S TENNIS Date: April 11 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 6, ISU 1
UPCOMING EVENTS BASEBALL Date: April 14 Opponent: Illinois Location: Normal Time: 4:30 p.m.
SOFTBALL Date: April 15 Opponent: Bradley Location: Normal Time: 3 p.m. RYANN HOFFENBERG SPORTS EDITOR
Softball drops conference series at WSU STEPHANIE FISHER Sports Reporter
The Redbird softball team had a rough outing this past weekend, dropping the series against Wichita State and losing all three games to the Shockers. The ’Birds arrived to Wilkins Stadium Saturday to play a doubleheader against Wichita State, opening up their fifth MVC series of the season. For the first time this season, the Redbirds came up short in both games, losing 12-4 in six innings in game one and dropping the second game 7-5. In the first game of the series, the Redbirds went down quickly in the first inning. The Shockers were aggressive behind the plate to start, and it showed after they tallied two runs off of home runs in the bottom of the first, giving Wichita State a 2-0 lead. ISU’s offense was not as sharp as they have showed in past weekends, and the ’Birds struggled to get a hit in the first three innings. Wichita State’s lead expanded in the bottom of the third, as it collected six hits and seven runs throughout the frame. In the fourth, ISU’s offense woke as Jordan de los Reyes, Stephanie Gallant and Riley Strandgard all reached, loading the bases for the ’Birds. De los Reyes scored after a fly ball by Kaitlyn Knary, and Kara Repp’s two-run single cut the Shockers’ lead to six runs. McKensie Vissering replaced Regan Romshek in the circle, and the relief pitcher kept up the Redbird momentum, pitching a perfect inning in the fourth. In the top of the fifth inning, Annie Heineman hit a solo home run, making
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Regan Romshek hit a game-tying home run in Saturday’s 7-5 loss.
the score 9-4. However, the Shocker’s offense returned in the bottom of the frame and shut the game down after scoring two runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. In the second game of the doubleheader, the ’Birds kept it close and put up a fight until the last pitch. In the top of the first, de los Reyes doubled, putting her in scoring position. A single by Strandgard brought her home, giving ISU an early 1-0 lead. In the second, the ’Birds stayed hot and extended their lead to 4-0, thanks to de los Reyes’ blasting a shot out to left-center, scoring Lindsey Greene, Heineman
and herself. De los Reyes currently has 13 home runs on the season. Despite working two scoreless innings, ISU pitcher Sarah Finck got into a jam in the third, and the Shockers scored two runs, cutting the lead in half. In the fourth, Wichita State continued to chip away at the score, tallying three more runs in the frame and taking the lead. In the sixth, Romshek came in to pinch hit and made quite the impression, launching a solo-home run over the fence to tie the game at five. The Shockers did not quit and regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth after a deep two-run home run. The Redbirds could not rally, and the Shockers were victorious, taking the win, 7-5, and the series. Gallant believed the team could have been sharper all around. “They came at us aggressively,” Gallant said. “We had some errors in some key situations, and that cost us. We got too comfortable with a lead, and we let up. We have to come back stronger.” In the finale of the MVC series, the ’Birds fell victim to a late rally by the Shockers. In the top of the second, the Redbird offense saw some action due to a home run by Kelsey Turczyn, her third of the season. The bats were quiet for a few innings, but in the bottom of the fourth, the Shockers tallied three hits and two runs, giving them the lead. ISU got runners on base in the fifth and six innings but could not convert, as they trailed the Shockers 2-1. Wichita State scored three more runs in the sixth and stifled the Redbird offense in the seventh, ending the game and giving Wichita State the sweep of the series. ISU is now 9-6 in the MVC and 18-24 overall. The ’Birds will return to action 3 p.m. Wednesday, in a doubleheader against Bradley.