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Students bring solar power to campus University uses $1.1 million grant to explore possible solar panel sites
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Illinois State University may implement solar arrays in the near future as a result of the recent Solar Pathways Project, which has ISU students of multiple fields exploring possible solar panel sites on campus. “The main goal of the Solar Pathways grant is to bring solar to campuses, not just ISU and the other three universities, but nationwide,” Zach Rose, graduate student and project manager of the finance advocacy and governance team on the project, said. The project is the result of a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and part of a multi-university effort organized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). The grant has been given to four universities and has campuses looking to implement a 1-megawatt solar array on campus. A 1-megawatt solar array has the ability to power 70 homes for one year or, for a more local example, almost all of the annual energy usage of Degarmo Hall. One of the conditions of the grant
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ISU students created the Solar Pathways Project to explore future sites for solar panels on campus. is that the project must be fully run and completed by students. “One of the aspects of this part of the project I am most proud of is that it has given our students the valuable opportunity to gain realworld knowledge and experience to help them succeed at the next level,” Rose said. “Knowledge that otherwise they may not be able to gain in
a classroom setting.” The project has been divided between the students, including individuals from over 20 different majors, into two groups. Rose manages the finance, advocacy and governance team which handles scheduling, tracking progress and leading meetings with stakeholders. The other half of the project is
managed by Peter Tozzi, technical project manager, who oversees site assessment and calculates energy efficiency. Both work for the Office of Sustainability on campus. “Other universities working on the project have their professors doing a lot of work with them. However, I really enjoy having our advisors check our work and let us
do most of it,” Tozzi said. “It gives everyone on the team good experience on their own and with other students on the project.” The Center for the Performing Arts building and the parking lots by Hewett and Manchester halls are just a few of the possible sites students have marked for potential development of a solar panel. The students have a set of qualifications they look for while selecting potential sites. “I look at how much shading occurs, how big an area I have to work with, how costly it would be and much more,” Tozzi said. “From a university point of view, I also looked for sites that are visible on campus and would be a great publicity for students and prospective ones.” The teams have developed a “road map” that they will share with the other partners in the MREA including Purdue University, the University of Minnesota and Missouri University of Science and Technology. These road maps contain all of the team’s data and can be used by ISU to implement solar arrays on campus. see SOLAR page 6
Title IX important resource on campus TAYLOR LEDDIN News Reporter
Former Redbird basketball coach Jill Hutchison, who was named as one of McLean County’s 2016 History Makers, attributes her success to Title IX, a law that was passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for both males and females in every educational program receiving federal funding. Aside from a long and successful career as an Illinois State University coach, Hutchison was recognized as being an activist for gender equality. “The real emphasis for Title IX came from women who couldn’t get admitted to professional schools,” Hutchison said. “They couldn’t get into law programs or to med programs. They couldn’t be hired to teach in colleges because men were getting jobs over them.” While this legislation passed over 40 years ago, it is relevant in education today. That relevance transcends to ISU’s campus, as the Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics and Access actively implements Title IX in its everyday work.
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During its initial exposure, Title IX was designed to benefit female student athletes to give them the same resources and opportunities that male athletes received. Now, Title IX is also used for instances of gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault or misconduct, dating or domestic violence and stalking. M. Shane McCreery, ISU Title IX coordinator, stated that the office’s responsibility is to be a resource for students to use in these instances, so that required action can be taken. In an effort to prevent these situations, the office has created ways to educate students on the issues. Online training programs, dealing with topics of drinking, sexual assault and consent, are distributed to all incoming ISU students. By taking these online courses, students learn to recognize what is normal behavior and what is not. They then learn that, if something were to happen, there is a place on campus to go to for help. In a situation where a student reports an issue to the police, the office is contacted. It is then able to send the student a letter explaining to them the various resources at their disposal. The Office of Equal Opportunity frequently acts as a silent partner to
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other offices on campus, including Student Counseling Services, Health Promotion and Wellness and the Dean of Students Office. In doing this, Equal Opportunity is able to provide support for other campus entities sponsoring events regarding equality and campus safety. McCreery noted that a recurring issue is that incoming freshmen may be reliant on the media’s portrayal of what sexual assault is. The office works to explain to students exactly what constitutes sexual assault, and it uses its training and resources to be both proactive and reactive in prevention. Title IX works to establish equality for all students. The Office of Equal Opportunity upholds this virtue by treating every student it works with the same way. “So, even with men who may be a victim, or alleged to have engaged in behavior that’s inconsistent with the university values, we make sure that they are treated the exact same way as the person who is reporting the incident to make sure that there’s a balance there,” McCreery said. “The education aspect is the key piece.”
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RSOs promote community service As the weather gets nicer, many RSOs on campus are spending more time outdoors and lending a helping hand in the BloomingtonNormal community Circle K International Circle K International is the collegiate level of the Kiwanis International organization centered around community service and volunteering, as well as fundraising for local and international charities and causes. Its goal is to serve the local community and the world in any possible way to make a difference in the lives of others. “We are working hard to get our name out and recruit new members to our rewarding organization,” treasurer Hannah Engelking said. “Our members join to make a difference on our campus and community and to earn the satisfaction of truly making a difference in the lives of others. It is very
rewarding being able to serve others along [with] our members.” The organization’s service project opportunities change weekly and monthly depending on what comes up on campus. A few recent events include Clean Up the Quad, Bring It Back To Normal, Home Sweet Home Ministries and BroMenn Medical Center’s Chase for Champions.
Rotaract of Illinois State University The Rotaract club is a service club closely associated with Rotary international. Sponsored by the Normal Rotary Club, it is a service organization that focuses on both community and international service. A slogan the club sticks by through all of its projects is “service above self.” “The club offers students a way to give back to the community while also forming lasting connections with well-respected community leaders in Rotary,” president Caitlin Dowdall said. “Our members also learn valuable leadership skills
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Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities (SSID) SSID provides hands-on opportunities with individuals with disabilities which includes working with Autism McLean, Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization, United Cerebral Palsy and many more. The organization puts on events each month for local individuals with disabilities and provides childcare as well. During each of its meetings, guest speakers are invited to spread awareness of different disabilities as well as fundraise for different organizations. Some of SSID’s major events were putting on a Halloween party and Valentine’s Day party for local children from Eastview Christian Church and Autism McLean. “At these events, we danced, played games, did crafts and hung out with some really awesome kids,” president Jami Kunde said.
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STLF is a student-run organization on campus whose national mission statement is “revealing leadership through service, relationships and action.” Co-president Lauren Gill explained it was founded by four college freshmen who were sitting around trying to see what they could do to help change people’s lives. The ISU STLF organization puts on multiple projects including Serve Olympics and the Pay It Forward tour.
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City brings in big bucks from video gambling The City of Bloomington has accumulated more than $1.5 million in taxes from video game gambling, causing the city to rank fifth on the Illinois Gaming Board’s 2015 list of top 10 video gaming municipalities. “I’m not shocked [that the city has made that much money],” Pub II General Manager Luke Rokas said. “It can bring in a lot of revenue; it’s great.” The city started allowing video gambling over three years ago, when it became legal to use the gaming machines. Rokas, who has worked at the local bar for 10 years, explained that he believes this revenue is beneficial for local bars and places where gambling machines are available. “It keeps people here instead of going to the casinos in Peoria.” Before gambling machines were legalized, Bloomington-Normal residents had to travel to the riverboat casino in Peoria to gamble legally. Ronni Norton, a Mulligans bartender of two years, stated that the four video gambling machines located in the bar are occupied a “majority of the time.” “The people [that] play the machines are either trying to get the money they lost [earlier to the game and] usually they are drinking, which lowers their inhibition,” Norton said. She explained that drinking makes the customers “more likely to hit the button.” Although revenue comes from the use of the machines, some businesses do not actually own them.
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Student marches for education must continue
It is no secret that student debt is an issue across the nation: there is not much you can do in the country without a college education, as employers tend to overlook the résumés that do not have a degree listed. The job of MSM is to not only take back students’ right to a free education, but also to warn people that $1.2 trillion in student debt is burdening our debtors and dragging down our economy. Although this battle is encumbering students across the nation, the 40 million people struggling to pay student loans are not only students: they are our parents, our educators
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and people seen on a day-to-day basis. Many of these people are having a hard time finding peace between paying monthly loans while supporting their families – and a large portion of these adults are now struggling to help their own children pay for their tuition and soon-tobe college loans. According to the Government Accountability Office, there are 706,000 people now on Social Security still paying student loan debt, with 191,000 having their retirement benefits garnished to pay their student loans. The issue of student debt and free education is a crisis that needs to be taken care of, but many politicians are ignoring the urgency. Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have heard the demands for change and both have made statements on the issues, but more needs to be done; Sanders has come forward with a plan for tuition-free state universities, and Clinton proposed policies that would not eliminate tuition, but will help students graduate without debt. Although there are frequent conversations regarding education and how to solve the never-ending debate on loans, there is not a lot of action. MSM gets a lot of backlash for its motives, but instead should be getting praise for trying to help people succeed academically and financially.
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s college students, we enjoy watching Disney movies, and I love watching a remake of a classic story I grew up watching. One of the Disney stories I always loved watching was “Alice in Wonderland.” Most of us are familiar with the story—young Alice falls down a rabbit hole and winds up in Wonderland, where she meets the Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and many other unique characters. Of all the movies that depict Alice’s adventure, my favorite is the 2010 Tim Burton remake; for me, the adaptations that steer away from the original story line are more entertaining because you get a new take on something you already love. Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance has also taken a new spin on the classic in terms of casting. Alice in Eva Le Gallienne and Florida Friebus’ take on the story is played by an African American actress. Instead of casting the same type of Alice over and over again (a white female with blonde hair), audiences get to enjoy something new without a plot change. This casting breaks from stereotypes and shows that people of all backgrounds can play characters they love. It is not specified in the script that Alice must be played by a Caucasian actress, so casting a different demographic adds depth. These kinds of changes are not only seen in our campus community; “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a stage production that picks up where the last book ended, with the focus on Potter’s youngest child. Back in December, it was announced that black English actress Noma Dumezweni will play Hermione Granger, one of Potter’s best friends. Rowling tweeted “White skin was never specified. Rowling loves black Hermione,” and this is the case with many stories; the race is not identified, but adapters tend to make assumptions. Making these types of changes in entertainment is necessary in the age we live in. While the “Harry Potter” franchise was not written long ago, Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was published in 1865. Times have changed drastically, and our takes on these classic stories should show that change. The world is full of people of different backgrounds, and they should play the characters we all grew up reading about and watching. If we do not encourage changing up castings, people of color might feel discouraged to pursue acting because they see familiar roles filled by white actors. Casting all types of actors shows future thespians they can play their beloved characters no matter what anyone says.
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illion Student March (MSM) is a group of activists in the educational world who came together on Nov. 12 to demand tuition-free public college, removal of all student debt and a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers. MSM had over 10,000 participants in the streets, demanding what they believe they deserve involving both high school and college education. MSM consists of all colors, genders and sexual orientation fighting for education as a human right. It continues to organize rallies and marches on college campuses to fight for free education. On April 13 MSM marched again, and despite its efforts, the rally did not have a good turn out across the nation due to lack of support. However, that should bring more attention to the issue of student debt and tuition; change needs to be made and anyone can help make that change. “The United States is the richest country in the world, yet students have to take on crippling debt in order to get a college education. The average college graduate of the Class of 2015 has over $35,000 in debt. More than 40 million Americans share a total of $1.2 trillion in student debt and 58 percent of that is held by the poorest 25 percent of Americans” MSM states on its website.
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By “going green,” ISU could decrease its annual cost of electricity, according to the group, and offset its carbon footprint. In addition to the benefits for the campus, the students participating in the project received benefits in the form of unique experience they can bring to their future careers. Rose already has his next job as an assistant project engineer lined up, and he feels the experience he gained working on the project helped make him an invaluable asset. “I feel as [though] this project, along with my degree and experience at ISU, made a big impact in me getting, honestly, my dream job,” Rose said. The work ends as the team puts
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the final touches on the road map, but Rose feels the project is not complete until ISU takes the data and integrates solar onto its campus. Rose will not see that final transition on campus, but feels his work, and the work of everyone on the project, will lead to a brighter future for ISU. “Make no mistake, with this amount of amazing people working on this project it will get done,” Rose said. “When you have the heart and determination of these students and faculty who are working on this project, something amazing will get done.”
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Illinois State University’s Arts Technology program will present “2016 Arts Tech Film Fest: The Computer in Film” every day at 7 p.m. from April 19 – 24 at the Normal Theater. The film festival acts as a way to show the community what the Arts Technology program is all about. Its purpose is to foster discussion among community members about the role that technology plays in our everyday lives, as well as how it is portrayed in the entertainment medium. “All of our students are creative, but the one thing that ties them all together is technology,” Rick Valentin, assistant professor of arts technology, said. “It’s about the idea of using technology for creative work.” The doors open each night at 6 p.m., and students’ work, including interactive displays and VR devices, will be displayed in the theater prior to the screenings. Additionally, each screening will have a 15-to-30-minute discussion following the films. General admission is $7 and $5 for students. The festival selections were chosen to show audiences how computers have been represented as characters in movies over multiple eras and how those representations reflected society’s perceptions of technology at the time. “It’s about moving from the computer as a box all the way to the point where the computer is just this technology that is built into glasses and projecting over your life while
walking around every day,” Valentin said. The first film will be “Desk Set” on April 19, starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. The movie follows their journey as they come to terms with the inevitable computer automation taking over workplaces. Shari Zeck, associate dean of the College of Fine Arts, will be the guest speaker. “Alphaville” will screen on April 20. It was filmed by the acclaimed French director Jean-Luc Goddard as he shows audiences a bleak sci-fi noir world kept under strict watch by a malevolent computer. William McBride, film and drama associate professor in the English department, will be the guest speaker. The cult classic “WarGames” will be shown on April 21 and stars a young Matthew Broderick as he attempts to use his talents in hacking computers to prevent World War III. Kevin Hamilton, professor and senior associate dean in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will be the guest speaker following the movie. The festival will close April 22-24 with 2015’s “Creative Control,” which is a recent independent release showcasing a future in which augmented reality is commonplace and the film looks at the effect it has on an individual’s life and their relationships. Benjamin Dickinson, the film’s director, will be skyping live with the audience after the screening.
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Circus gives crowd worldly experience Audiences experienced an array of acts, such as tightrope walking, silks, the Russian Swing and the Roman Rings, at the Gamma Phi Circus performances this weekend CHENOA HOBSON Vidette Staff
In honor of Sibling Weekend, hundreds of Illinois State University students took their brothers, sisters and parents to Redbird Arena to cheer, scream and nervously watch as the members of Gamma Phi Circus flipped on bars and flew in the air. I went with my sister Sierra, who is a future Redbird, and we were both thoroughly impressed by the show. Gamma Phi, one of only two collegiate circuses in the United States, has been an ISU favorite for years, and this year was no exception. Performers took the audience “Around the World,” which was the theme of the show, as they walked across tightrope, shot each other into the air from a teeterboard, juggled, flew off a Russian swing, performed aerial acrobatics, tumbled and more. Every single act in the Gamma Phi Circus is an ISU student, and just like any other Redbird athlete, hours go into practicing for months before the annual show. In fact, casting is done in the fall to give performers maximum time to perfect their acts. Many even start practicing during the summer, proving their dedication. “My favorite part about the circus is working the entire year with a goal and vision in your mind of how the spring show will end up,” sophomore elementary education major Brianna Chesney, who is a tumbler, said. “Seeing everyone work extremely hard on props, costumes and tricks to create one unified production is inspiring and rewarding.” Senior Chris Guzman was in the audience Saturday night. “It was my first time at the circus and I was shocked. I could not believe how good the performers were. I completely forgot they were just students” Guzman said. Beginning the show with trampolines, dancing, music and flags waving from many different countries, the crowd was hooked
right away. Each act was themed as a different country from around the world, and cultural music, costumes, and traditions from Italy, Egypt, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil were showcased. A crowd favorite was the Russian Swing act. The Russian Swing is a pendulum device that hurls performers high into the air, and the audience watched in amazement as they flipped and twisted after they were launched into the air. Many also loved the silks, where the artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a silk sheet. They wrap, suspend, fall, swing and spiral their bodies in and out of various positions. New to many this year was a Roman Rings act. During this, artists performed aerial acrobatics while hanging from rings. While these were some of the highlights, every single act was remarkable to watch. “The performers always had me on my toes and biting my nails,” junior accounting major Kasia Kalka, who also attended Saturday evening’s performance, said. The show ended with four circus performers singing, “We are the World.” As the song progressed, more and more performers came out to join until all of the Gamma Phi Circus was singing together. Even the audience joined in to sing and clap. It was a special way for the show to end. After the show, my sister’s interest in joining Gamma Phi Circus as a freshman next year grew, and she said that the final act was her favorite. “The song at the end was really unexpected and fun,” Sierra said. “It tied everything together. I liked how everyone was out there for the last verse.” As the singing ended, the audience members rose to their feet for a well-deserved standing ovation. It was an exciting show filled with laughing, flying, strength, flipping, determination and nerves. I would encourage anyone who has never been to the Gamma
Paige Meisenheimer | Vidette Photo Editor
Monique DeAvilla balances on the tightrope during Friday night’s show. The circus also had two other showings on Saturday in honor of Sibling Weekend. Phi Circus to go next year. Just knowing it’s your fellow colleagues who are so brave and hardworking makes the unique performance that much better, and it would be a shame to miss the chance to see it.
Fly to videtteonline.com for a photo gallery from the show.
Major Spotlight: ISU’s design major gives insight on fashion world
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Design major Sarah Mihelich shows off the fashion skills she learned at her internship. GIANNA ANNUNZIO Features Reporter
From spending hours in a sewing lab to interning at a historic costume collection, the work of a design major spans across multiple platforms but always involves a passion for design skill. As a student hoping to embark on a career within this field, your best bet for success within the major is to have personal ties to
the art of fashion. Sarah Mihelich, a senior apparel merchandising and design major, is one of the many passionate designers at Illinois State University. Mihelich says she felt a draw to the fashion world at a very young age. “When I was three years old, I started dressing myself. Most outfits were extremely colorful, creative and full of accessories,” she said. “Others were just cos-
tumes. My favorite movie is ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ so I only dressed like Dorothy from when I was four until I was five. Blue and white checkered dress, braids and ruby slippers. Very fashionable. Basically, for as long as I can remember, I have always loved fashion. What better way to do what you love for the rest of your life?” After deciding on the apparel and merchandising major (technically under Family and Consumer Sciences), Mehelich quickly learned merchandising is not just about “picking out dresses or shorts to put in a store.” “It is pretty intense, actually. There are details like budget plans, assortment plans, delivery methods and more,” she said. Mehelich says merchandising is also not only about having design knowledge—it also ties in with predicting the future, in a sense. “I know that sounds funny, but merchandisers and designers need to pay attention to current events, seasons and stay in tune with possible trends and popular colors. The fashion industry plans designs, budgets, et cetera 18 months in advance,” she said. “So in a way, merchandisers
know what is going to be popular years before you know.” One of the things Mehelich enjoys most about her design sequence is the fashion show. “We put on a fashion show every year in April. I think it is absolutely amazing what the designers can do,” she said. “They spend hours and hours in the sewing lab all year preparing for their show.” Though the work doesn’t end here: several of ISU’s design majors organize the fashion show, work to gain sponsors and schedule model practices, all while still completing their coursework. “The second thing I love about apparel merchandising and design is the Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection,” she said. “I may be biased since I am the current intern, but this collection of historic garments is amazing. We have garments dating back to 1860 all the way to present day. We have shoes, dresses, tuxedos, jackets, jewelry, hats, swimsuits and more.” As for Mehelich, despite her selected sequence, she admits her career plans do not include merchandising. “I plan on pursuing a career in fashion history,” she said. “I am
studying curating in the Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection, so I plan on working for a museum one day and researching the history of fashion and planning exhibitions.” Since the sequence is fairly small, Mihelich recommends putting yourself out there if you’re interested in a design career. One of the best ways to get involved is joining the Apparel Merchandising and Design Association (AMDA). “This sequence is pretty small, so eventually you’ll have all your classes with those in your graduating class,” she said. “It will help if you actually get along and like the people you are spending all your time with. Joining AMDA is a great way to get to know everyone in a social setting,” Mihelich said. “Take all the opportunities the professors give you. They want to see you succeed. Also, have fun.” Gianna Annunzio is a senior english major and the features reporter for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her article can be directed to vidette_gmannun@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @GiannaWrites.
Sports
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MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016
Redbird hoops picks up verbal commitment from 6-foot-8 JUCO F Phil Fayne JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
Phil Fayne, a 6-foot-8 forward f rom Wester n Nebraska College, announced via Tw itter Friday evening he has commit ted to Phil Fayne Illinois State University. Coincidentally, his verbal commitment fell on the same day as his birthday, April 15.
It didn’t take long for Fayne to make his decision after making an official campus visit to ISU last weekend. He explained the “campus atmosphere separated ISU from other schools.” “The vibe I got from stepping on the campus was exhilarating,” Fayne said. “The school spirit the university had for not only it’s basketball athletes but all the student-athletes is what really caught my attention.” A native of Elk Grove, Calif., Fayne averaged 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during his freshman season at WNCC. He scored
a career-high 20 points, shooting 9-for-12 from the field, on Nov. 13, 2015 during a 97-85 win over the College of Southern Idaho. He attended Franklin High School in Elk Grove where he was also a member of the track and field team. Coach Dan Muller was another big contributing factor in Fayne’s decision. “The relationship I have with the coaching staff is amazing,” Fayne said. “From the first time meeting them I knew we were going to have a bond like no other. They were all so welcoming and coach Muller took
me in like one of his own children.” ISU Athletics has yet to release an official statement regarding Fayne’s signing. NCAA rules prohibit coach Muller from commenting on verbal commitments until ISU officially receives a letter of intent. Fayne is the first ISU commitment of the spring signing period that began on Wednesday, April 13. Fayne has three years of eligibility remaining. He said the biggest part of his game he is trying to improve on is his outside shooting. Fayne explained he brings a hard work ethic both on and off the court.
“To the fans, be ready for a great season. We’re going to do big things. I’m always going to bring 100 percent effort to the court, hard work and I will never give up.” Fayne joins an ISU front court headed by starters MiKyle McIntosh and Deontae Hawkins along with back-up big man David Ndiaye. Following Fayne’s commitment, Muller and his coaching staff currently have three available scholarships left to fill for the 2016-17 roster. Fayne plans to major in broadcast journalism.
Track & field shines at Redbird Invitational ISU makes strides in sole home meet; women’s place first, men’s take second NICK LANDI Sports Reporter
Both the Illinois State men’s and women’s track and field teams put on successful showings at the Redbird Invitational last Saturday. The women’s team won the allfemale competition with 195 points, while the men’s team finished in second with a score of 175. Eastern Illinois finished second in the women’s portion with 152 points, while winning the men’s competition by posting a 227. Other schools that competed in the invite were Bradley, Loyola and Northern Illinois. This was the only meet that ISU will get to host this season, so all of the seniors were honored in a ceremony during the meet for their contributions to the team. But while the seniors were taking their final curtain call in Normal, the younger competitors showed signs of promise for the future. Sophomore Emily Cowan ran a personal best 24.19 in the 200-meter dash, shaving 0.53 seconds off her previous record. Freshman Demetria Anderson, meanwhile, finished first in the women’s 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.15, which was a personal best for her as well. Senior Jackie Mink had one of the biggest highlights during the invite. Her first-place time of 2:09.63 was not only a personal best for her
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Francis Ehigbai completes a high jump attempt during the Redbird Invitational held outside Horton Fieldhouse at the Redbird Track and Field Complex. The ISU men’s team placed second overall on Saturday afternoon. career, but it also put her fifth on Illinois State’s all-time best list as well. Mink now leads the Missouri Valley Conference with the fastest time in that event. Senior Kelly McShea also earned herself a spot among the MVC’s top
runners in the 1,500-meter with a time of 4:27.27. That time makes her the third fastest in that event for the conference. For the men, Anderson Devonish continued his promising junior season by taking first place in the
4x100-meter relay along with Dion Hooker, Jalen Lewis and Shandall Thomas. Their time of 40.48 is now the third fastest time in school history. Devonish also won first place in the 4x400 meter relay along with Lewis, CJ Hamilton and Ben
Montgomery with a time of 3:13.14. “I felt really good about the fourby-four relay teams, and the times they were able to run today with being way out in front like they were,” Track & Field Director Jeff Bovee said. “And the four-by-one men’s were one of the fastest times they have run in at least the ten years I have been here.” Other highlight performances included James Brandenburg winning the 110-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 14.97. On the field, Freshman Zachary Gregory took home the men’s hammer throw title with a toss of 48.05 meters. Adam Schaufelberger, who is also a freshman, earned third place in the shot put with a distance of 15.25 meters. As their last handful of meets approach before the MVC Outdoor Championships, Bovee is hoping his team can take their aggressiveness up a notch. “Just getting comfortable sticking our necks out there and taking chances, taking risks, and not being afraid to roll the dice a bit, and see what they can do to drop some more times,” Bovee, in regards to what he wants his team to improve on the most for the near future, said. Their next meets will be in the Kansas Relays, Virginia Challenge, and the Illinois Twilight which will all take place sometime April 21-23.
Baseball snaps five game skid, edged by Indiana State in first MVC road series RYAN KELLY Sports Reporter
Game 1: Illinois State 5, Indiana State 1 Senior starting pitcher Steve Heilenbach pitched six scoreless innings and earned the 5-1 win over Indiana State. Heilenbach struck out just one, and walked none, surrendering just five hits in the game. “It starts with starting pitching, you gotta have it to have a chance,” head coach Bo Durkac said. The ISU offense produced 11 hits on the evening. Catcher Jean Ramirez had a nice day at the plate, going 3-4. Joe Kelch and Ryan Hutchinson each went 2-4 and drove in two a piece, and each also drew a walk. Daniel Dwyer tripled to leadoff the game and scored two runs in the game. “Those three insurance runs in the ninth inning were huge, three two-strike hits in that ninth inning allowed us to extend it,” Durkac said.
Game 2: Indiana State 6, Illinois State 5
The Redbirds scored four runs in the top half of the fourth to go ahead 5-1, but the Sycamores scored a pair in both the fifth and sixth to tie, and added one in the seventh to secure the 6-5 victory. The offense produced eight hits for Illinois State,
Ramirez and designated hitter Blake Molitor each had two hits. Molitor drove in two runs and Ramirez drove in one. David Meade started on the mound for ISU, and pitched 4.2 innings, giving up two earned runs. “Some positives to take out of that game though: the Redbird pitching staff, no walks and seven strikeouts in eight innings pitched, that’s pretty good,” Durkac said.
Game 3: Indiana State 3, Illinois State 2
The Redbirds fell to 9-25 on the season, and 1-4 in the Missouri Valley Conference, after losing the rubber game on the series. Illinois State took the lead after scoring one run in the third inning after Daniel Dwyer drove in Derek Parola, who led off the inning with a double. Indiana State then added two runs of their own in the bottom half of the third inning off of Redbird starting pitcher Jacob Hendren. Hendren had a solid outing, going seven innings and giving up six hits. Hendren fanned three batters on the afternoon. “Against that lineup, in this park, with the wind blowing out to left… to hold them to two earned runs, that’s all you can ask for from a starting pitcher,” Durkac said. ISU battled back to tie the game in the top of the seventh on a Ramirez home run, and the Redbirds offense managed just three hits off of freshman Tyler Ward.
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David Meade pitched 4.2 innings, giving up two earned runs while striking out three batters during game two against Indiana State.