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Underrepresented groups find home at ISU Students discuss how they overcome obstacles as minority students through RSOs TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany
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or most students at Illinois State University, it is easy to feel the inclusion that is needed to drive success, create connections and feel engaged with peers and faculty, but can be more difficult for those who are in the minority. Underrepresented students face constant obstacles in their lives every day, especially on a public university campus. This could be due to the fact that their history has shown that certain individuals are not as welcome in academic spaces than others, or that they may struggle with balancing both their cultural identity and the heavy weight of their academic studies. Pressure is an understatement for these students as they try to find themselves in a completely new environment than one they are used to. “I transferred here from Milikin University and at first, it was very difficult being able to adjust to a bigger campus with strangers all around you, it’s intimidating,” junior Markisa Lewis said. “But once I got involved on campus and started going to on-campus events, I felt like it opened so many doors for me as a minority on campus.” ISU takes pride in a diverse campus, yet there is still a big gap between the majority and minority on a cultural level. Creating environments for
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(From left) Ray Antonio Foster, William Carter, Antonio Abron and Andre Veasley are members of the fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha, one of eight African-American sororities and fraternities at ISU. people of all cultures to connect is a step to ensure that underrepresented students feel as welcome, appreciated and recognized as everyone else. Diversity Advocacy is an organization on campus that, according to its website, is “committed to building bridges between groups; developing understanding, appreciation, and respect; as well as celebrating the diversity of the members of the university
community.” The office provides many programs, services and events for people of all cultures to express themselves and create dialogue in a safe, fun environment. Its goal is to hopefully help students of different cultural boundaries better understand one another on a more personal level. It also helps students and staff step out of their comfort zones and create a support system of
people with a variety of different backgrounds. Another big thing for underrepresented students is Greek life. In total, there are seven out of the nine African-American sororities and fraternities within the United States here at ISU, but only six are recognized officially by ISU standards. “When I first got here, it was hard to find where I could fit in and find people who I could relate with. A
CAST celebrates 50 years throughout week TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany
Science and Technology Week is this week, where there are many different opportunities for students and staff to have exposure to new experiences and learn different skills and abilities for the future. The week of events, sponsored by the College of Applied Science and Technology, celebrates the advancements in the field of science and technology as well as the individuals who made the sky-rocketing progression toward these revolutionary advancements. “As a college, what we are most excited about is that the week offers something for everyone. The keynote lecture, the Women in Leadership Conference and the professional development dinner all offer quality learning opportunities that are different than what you might experience in a traditional classroom setting,” Assistant Dean of Marketing, Communications and
Constituent Relations Kara Snyder said. CAST and Campus Recreation co-sponsor the Neon at Night 5K Fun Run, which is scheduled 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Student Fitness Center. This event is a competitive competition between students and faculty members at Illinois State University. The entry fee is $20 for students and $25 for staff or community members and will cap at a total of 500 runners. “We strive to improve the experience of Science and Technology Week participants each year. As this is our 17th year of hosting the celebratory week on campus, we are trying to reach and inspire a larger audience,” Snyder said. A new addition to the run is a costume contest, where the winner will be judged by Reggie Redbird. Individuals wanting to get involved in the contest simply need to come dressed in a creative, neon outfit. The start and finish line are outside of the Student Fitness Center.
couple of men reached out to me and we hit it off, they treated me like a brother,” Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member Bradley McCarroll said. “I found out they were in a fraternity here and after discussing it with my family, I decided to join.” Just like most Greek life on campus, it creates a support system for students and gives them opportunities they would have never even thought of had they not joined one and met the people they did through the different groups. “Being in an organization makes other individuals on campus look at you a different way and holds different standards for you because you’re in that organization,” McCarroll said. Diversity organizations include the NAACP, Black Student Union, The Black and Latino Male Movement and ISU’s Student Counseling Services, which now offers a Student of Color Process Group. “The most important thing to take away from all of this is the common misconception that certain organizations are catered towards one group,” McCarroll said. “The whole point of each organization is to make a group feel well represented in the community, but we wouldn’t be able to feel that unless there are other cultures involved to represent everyone equally. It’s important to connect with equal, like-minded individuals with different backgrounds to grow together as a community.”
The Michael Collins Foundation prepares 5K Classic PORCHIA WHITE News Reporter | @porchia_white
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CAST incorporates the engineering technology major, which offers a robot class as an elective, utilizing the Caterpillar Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory in Turner Hall. Although the run is not timed, most participants are encouraged to finish within an hour. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Student Fitness Center Welcome Desk. At 8:30 a.m. Thursday, the
Women in Leadership Conference is taking place at the Hancock Stadium Club Room. This event is set up to show the women at ISU what they can do as they graduate and prepare for their future. see CAST page 2
The Michael Collins Foundation invites members of the Bloomington-Normal community to participate in its annual MC Strong 5K Classic 9 a.m. Saturday at the Corn Crib. This will be the foundation’s third year holding the run. Participants can register for the 5K run, 5K walk, 1-mile walk, 1-mile dog walk and/or virtual run. Like other events The Michael Collins Foundation has put together, the 5K is in honor of Michael Collins, an Illinois State University student who died after being hit by a drunk driver. Following the accident, many participated in the pay it forward movement. Those who participated in the movement stood in restaurant lines and paid for the person behind them to spread kindness. see COLLINS page 2
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The Foundry retail site hosts new, relocated shops CLAIRE WEINZIERL News Reporter | @ClaireWeinzierl
A new retail site in the 900 block of East Washington Street in Bloomington called The Foundry will be the new home of three shops later this month. Bloomington Cycle and Fitness recently opened at The Foundry and the Gingerbread House and Green Top Grocery will open later this month. Green Top Grocery will open on the east end of the development, while the western building will house the Gingerbread House and Bloomington Cycle and Fitness. Bloomington Cycle and Fitness recently opened its new location, which features high ceilings, natural light and more space than the former location on Empire Street. The store also offers a Coffee Hound counter. The Gingerbread House will have dedicated spots for current fixtures and artwork that customers will recognize. A gingerbread house theme will be incorporated throughout the whole store including a life-size gingerbread house display behind the cashier area and several colorful 11-foot wooden trees. The new space also features natural light from large windows and skylights. A new and updated toy section will be displayed on brightly colored racks and the doors will be painted in the same vibrant colors. “The new store is so fun, bright and inviting; we know our customers are just going to love it,” Nikki Hall, Gingerbread House owner, said. The Gingerbread House will still offer its usual services such as free gift wrapping, personal shopping, perks cards and baby and birthday registries. It will also continue hosting events in the store including its weekly art classes, story hours and special events, such as a silhouette artist and Lego contests. Green Top Grocery will include basic items found in other grocery stores, but holds a specific focus on local producers. Anything within a 100-mile radius of the store is considered to be local by Green Top Grocery. The new store will house a large produce department, dairy, milk and egg section, a bulk and packaged food section and will also include a deli with a salad bar, coffee and sandwiches. There will also be a teaching kitchen available to the community that will offer a chance for people to teach classes on topics they are passionate about. Some class topics include beekeeping, wine and cheese tasting, food accessibility and children’s programs. Katie Novack, outreach manager for Green Top Grocer, believes the new store will be a popular location among students because the new location is right off the Constitution Trail, a quick bike ride or walk from campus. “We also know that students care about the environment and the kinds of foods they eat,” Novack said. “In fact, the ISU Student Environmental Action Coalition bought shares at Green Top and are owners. Green Top will be an excellent source for sustainable and healthy products for students.”
Nurses Week to honor alumni ALI RASPER News Reporter | @alirasper4
The 2017 Mennonite College of Nursing Nurses Week begins Tuesday at Illinois State University. Judy Neubrander, dean of MCN, helped coordinate this year’s event. “Nurses Week is a special time to focus on the uniqueness of nurses and what we bring to health care and to our society as a whole. We are the most trusted profession and we bring caring to every aspect of what we do,” Neubrander said. “Nurses week gives us the opportunity to highlight nurses and distinguish our many contributions. We typically do not toot our own horn; we just do the job because we love what we do. Nurses Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the great impact nurses make in the world.” Amy Irving, director of MCN Public Relations, also helped organize Nurses Week. “We work with the Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization (MNAO) and the Student Nurses Association (SNA) to plan the traditional events that are offered every year for MCN Nurses Week,” Irving said. “These events include SNA Candlelighting Ceremony, the
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be given during the event,” Irving said. The week starts with the MCN Scholars Symposium from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Alumni Center Room 118. Neubrander will begin the evening with a welcome speech followed by a series of oral presentations. Awards will be given at 5:20 p.m.
to end the night. The event is sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Pi Chapter and is free to the public. Following the symposium, there will be an Alumni/Student Career Panel Reception from 6-7:30 p.m. again at the Alumni Center Room 118. The reception will start with talks from a panel of MCN alumni. The next event is the SNA Candlelighting Ceremony from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. Join as senior nursing students and faculty continue the tradition of celebrating all of their accomplishments at the Candlelighting Ceremony. Vickie Gasche Lannie is the keynote speaker for the event. Light refreshments will be provided and the event is free to attend. On Friday, there will be the Golden Jubilee Celebration for the class of 1967. The event is from 4-6 p.m. at the Alumni Center Room 116. The event honors nursing alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Pins will be handed out to the class of 1967.
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United Airlines a metaphor for the United States?
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n the aftermath of Pepsi’s disastrous ad, another company made a horrible decision, this time with graver consequences. While Pepsi greatly offended people and blatantly appropriated activists groups to make a sale, United Airlines handled a seating complication in a manner which resulted in bodily harm to one of its passengers. While the two incidences seem unrelated they pose important questions, what role does humanity play to big corporations? How does this lack of empathy convey the issues the United States is facing today? United Airlines employees needed seating on an already full flight, causing the airline to ask for volunteers to give up their seats and offer them monetary compensation for doing so. When no one volunteered, Dr. David Dao was randomly selected and asked to leave. When he refused, airport police forcibly removed him, resulting in two lost teeth, a broken nose and an unquantifiable amount of trauma. Although United Airlines had every right to bump a passenger off
of its flight, the company definitely should not have done so. It sends the message that it values one person over another, and further that they value their employees’ needs over their customers’. It also puts a price tag on a person. The monetary compensa-
tion United Airlines offered rose to $1,000 in value before it involved Chicago aviation officers. The airline was not willing to pay more than that, inadvertently saying that Dr. Dao wasn’t worth more than a grand. A person was harmed physically and traumatized just so the
company did not have to pay more than $1,000 to rectify its own error. Obviously the airline employees did not know that airport police would enact that amount of violence to remove a passenger, but the issue is how the compnay handled the public statement afterward. Instead
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of being outraged at the way airport security handled the situation and feeling contrition for utilizing it in the first place, United Airlines defended the officers and called the forcible dragging of Dr. Dao, “reaccommodation.” If other passengers on the flight hadn’t recorded the situation, or if no one had spoken out, would the airline have apologized at all? Would this violent occurrence go unnoticed, just part of the status quo? It is not a far leap to compare this situation to the happenings in American politics today. It seems like we now live in a world in which violence is always the answer and forcibly removing people is standard. Thankfully, the passengers on that flight did not sit quietly by and allow these actions to go unquestioned and uncontested. We must follow their lead and stand up to injustice, especially during such a tumultuous time. We must reach for compassion, always remembering the value of humanity and we must demand that the companies we give our patronage to do the same.
Editorial written by KARALYN COLLAZO, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
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arlier this month, Senate Democrats managed to gather enough votes to filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. Trying to stop President Donald Trump’s pick from attaining the empty seat on the Supreme Court, Democrats have been telling people around the country they would not allow Gorsuch to fill that spot. Like all politicians do, their promise was not kept. On April 7, the Senate confirmed Gorsuch in a
54 to 45 vote. On Tuesday, thousands plan to take on the streets in a Tax March. While a smaller-scale protest than the Women’s March, it is aimed at getting Trump to disclose his tax returns, an act he promised he would do during his candidacy. He said he would show the country his taxes once the IRS completed its audit. Again, another broken promise. The same also hits home in Illinois. Gov. Bruce Rauner has no problem setting several goals he hopes to accomplish before his first term is over and he seeks re-election, but can’t show any progress with the elephant in the room: a state budget. He’s not the only one at fault, though. State representatives and senators have not agreed on a budget since 2015. They keep saying things are looking up with each new proposal, but we’re still in the
same stalemate we were years ago. I usually like to remain optimistic, but since they did not come up with a plan for the last two years, I don’t think there’s much hope in any of their promises. Getting our hopes up for something better is nothing new. All of us that believed the pick could have been avoided should have known nothing was going to come out of it, and we were just being naïve and foolish. The disappointment cycle seems to be how politics works now. There comes a time, however, when you have to say enough is enough. For me, this nomination is the last straw I can take. The past few months have been full of extreme disappointment from both sides of the spectrum. Trump and Republicans seem to be going on a free-for-all and cutting funding to major organizations and
having some of the most unqualified people fill important positions. Democrats, who are still grieving from the loss they experienced in November, are making progress extremely difficult because they say they’ll do one thing and then it completely falls apart. If they want to take control of the House, Senate and presidency in a couple of years, this stagnant behavior is not the way to go about doing it. I’ve been participating in local elections. I put in my vote for the Normal mayor election two weeks ago because you have to start at the local levels before you can work your way up to the federal one. Just because my preferred presidential candidate is not sitting in the Oval Office doesn’t mean I completely give up my civic duties. Just as I’m trying to do my part and keep up my end of the bargain to elect the people I want to see
in office, all politicians should do theirs. Don’t tell your citizens you’re going to prevent something from happening or will do something if you don’t have a plan set in action. This is one of the main reasons why people don’t trust politicians or participate in elections, and I don’t blame them. The worst act they can do is keep getting our hopes up and disappointing us. However, both sides need to keep their duties up. If politicians can start making attainable goals and stick to them, maybe we can see some actual progress. Ema Sasic is a junior journalism major and news editor and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ema_sasic.
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Meditation Club breathes positivity into campus EVAN HOON Features Reporter | @Hoondog7
Mark Swerdlik has seen many changes throughout his 40 years at ISU, and continues to love his job just as much now as on his first day. Emma Horath Senior Photographer
Professor Mark Swerdlik reflects on 40 years STUART STALTER Features Reporter | @VidetteStuS
This fall marks 40 years professor Mark Swerdlik, Ph.D., has molded future psychologists. As long as Swerdlik still has fun, he continues. Swerdlik peacefully grew up playing outside all day in ColdWar-era Chicago. Despite the tension and bomb drills, Swerdlik never recalls being scared. In fact, he always dreamed of helping others, children specifically. While Swerdlik eventually made the right career choice, teaching was not his first. Swerdlik initially studied at Northern Illinois University to become a pediatrician. An early “C” in zoology vanquished the dream. Though Swerdlik’s first dream faded, another formed. Swerdlik enrolled in a psychology class his freshman year. He fell in love with the material and prospects of still helping children. Swerdlik also remembered a comedy show he enjoyed called “The Bob Newhart Show.” This comedy spoofed psychologists treating ec-
centric patients. While in graduate school at Western Illinois University, teaching intrigued Swerdlik. Swerdlik started at Illinois State University as an excited, yet nervous rookie. Swerdlik taught classes in graduate school, yet had never taught full-time. Swerdlik’s background was in school counseling for children. Bloomington-Normal represented unfamiliar territory for Swerdlik. As Swerdlik progressed, the campus progressed with him. Swerdlik remembers early in his tenure, school-sponsored festivals dominated the non-fraternity social scene. The largest of these festivals was the Rites of Spring. This was a large Woodstockesque gathering of up to 20,000 students eager to party and watch famous entertainers like musicians REO Speedwagon or acclaimed comedian George Carlin. When these festivals faded and Uptown Normal shifted from bare to buzzing. As Swerdlik grew older, he also observed the sports focus shift from basketball to football. The students inside the campus
evolved as well. Advances in technology caused the biggest changes. Decreased attention spans from technology and increased resources shifted quality lectures away from the old chalkboard approach that was standard when Swerdlik started. “As I think about it, the most significant behavior change is what, as instructors, we need to do to keep students actively engaged in what we are teaching,” Swerdlik said. “Current students will be more engaged and motivated to learn by providing more authentic learning or applied experiences instead of lecturing facts.” While Swerdlik sees technological expansion as positive for multitasking, innovation and student-professor interaction, a few negatives circulated. While Swerdlik remains nostalgic for long library hours and office interactions, perhaps the biggest drawback is impatience. “Current students seem to expect and demand quick turnaround time in today’s 24/7 culture and may not easily accept delays,” Swerdlik said.
Swerdlik does not observe the notorious maturity changes in millennials. For 20 years, Swerdlik has taught graduate students. Through heavy evolution in campus and students, Swerdlik enjoys ISU just as much in year 40 as he did year one. “I am proud of my students’ accomplishments. Something else that has kept me going all these years is the feeling I have impacted the lives of more children and families by educating future school psychologists than I could as a school psychologist working in the schools,” Swerdlik said. Swerdlik maintains one constant colleague and friend through his tenure. Raymond Bergner, Ph.D., has been in the department one semester longer. “He has been the unfailing ‘father hen’ if such there can be, to countless students in the school psychology program over the years — treating them with unfailing kindness, generosity and sensitivity to their needs. He has also been a tireless giver of himself within the [Department of Psychology],” Bergner said.
“He has been the unfailing ‘father hen’ ... to countless students in the school psychology program over the years — treating them with unfailing kindness, generosity and sensitivity to their needs.” Raymond Bergner, colleague and friend
During times of deadlines and group projects, a group of students have found stress relief through meditation. The Meditation Club is a young RSO on campus, with its inception only dating back to September. Club President Ryan Wexler, a sophomore exercise science major, was surprised to find out that Illinois State University did not have one already. On his arrival to ISU, he said, “I wanted to join the meditation club, and I got here and I found out there was no meditation club. So how are people going to join in if it doesn’t exist?” Wexler quickly found out that he was not the only person on campus interested in meditation. The group’s biweekly meetings currently hold between 15-25 participants. Tuesdays are for beginners and Fridays are for those who are more experienced in practicing meditation. The group created this structure to accommodate everyone, no matter how experienced they are. Tuesday meetings involve guided meditation, where students who know little or nothing about the practice are welcome to participate and learn. Wexler said, “We talk more specifically about breathing techniques, ways to personify your thoughts or quiet your mind.” Communications Chair Alexis Swanson, a freshman sociology major, understands that there is a learning curve for meditation. She said, “When you start meditating it is not easy at first, but the more you do it the easier it gets.” Friday meetings are for students who are more experienced. These sessions last longer and include detailed discussions about topics that could improve meditation. The group does not preach religious philosophies or a perfect form of meditation. Wexler says there is no correct way to meditate. “As long as your technique does not disturb other people sitting quietly, then you are welcome to use our space to explore our meditation space,” he said. Students with any set of beliefs are able to participate. The club stresses inclusivity, which is expressed by everyone during meetings.
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Fischer notches 1,000th win at ISU On Friday the Illinois State softball team had to wait through a rain delay, but it was worth it. After taking two games from Drake, Melinda Fischer claimed her 1,000th win as head coach at Illinois State. Her career record for the Redbirds is 1,000-721-4. “I had no idea, but, honestly, this is a special one,” Fischer said. “The opportunity to be at Illinois State this long and to work with all the people who have produced those wins has been an amazing journey. It’s all in
one place and that, to me, is really special.” Fischer has won 10 Missouri Valley Conference regular season titles, four MVC Tournament titles and made nine NCAA To u r n a m e nt appearances while at the helm of ISU. The 2017 season Melinda is Fischer's 32nd Fischer season in the dugout for the Redbirds. Prior to ISU, she spent two seasons as the head coach of Eastern Illinois, where she led the Panthers to a 41-25
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Gone. McIntosh elects to not return to Illinois State for final year of eligibility, will test NBA Draft waters, likely become grad transfer for 2017-18 season JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor | @JCTSports
Illinois State men’s basketball star MiKyle McIntosh will be leaving the Redbirds and not return for his senior season. McIntosh will declare for the NBA Draft and then graduate and transfer, if he does not go pro, announced by ISU coach Dan Muller Monday. Muller’s announcement comes after The Vidette published a story online Saturday stating McIntosh was planning to leave ISU, according to mulitple sources close to the team. “I want to thank everyone at Illinois State for all they have done for me,” McIntosh said in a press release Monday. “This school has made me into the player and person I am today, and for that, I am forever grateful. I could have never done it without God, my coaches, my teammates, and of course, without the community. I thank the fans for believing in me and always supporting me. After a lot of prayer and consideration, I have decided this is the best decision for my future as I pursue my life goals. This does not take away anything this institution has done for me, and Illinois State will always have a special place in my heart.” McIntosh is expected to graduate this summer and will be able to pursue the graduate transfer rule, which makes him immediately eligible if he transfers to another school. McIntosh, who turns 23 in July, helped lead the Redbirds to a program-best 28 wins, along with 17 conference victories in 2016-17. A native of Pickering, Ontario, McIntosh averaged 12.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during his junior year. His best stretch was at the beginning of January, when he scored a combined 93 points over the span of five games before tearing his meniscus at the end of the month. McIntosh was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Jan. 16. McIntosh earned All-MVC Second Team honors despite missing five games due to injury. He was a team captain this season and was expected to be a preseason favorite for 2017-18 MVC Player of the Year. McIntosh was part of Muller’s first recruiting class, which included Paris Lee, Tony Wills, Deontae Hawkins and Reggie Lynch. Lynch transferred to his home state school, the University of Minnesota, in 2015. Lee and Wills are expected to graduate this spring and Hawkins declared before the season he will not return in 2017-18. ISU’s roster was previously full with the signing of Zach Copeland last Wednesday. But after McIntosh’s departure, Muller now has one available scholarship to fill. “I want to thank MiKyle for all that he has done since he’s been here,” Muller said in Monday’s press release. “I certainly wish him nothing but the best wherever he ends up next year.” The Redbirds are scheduled to host a season celebration at 6 p.m. April 24 at Redbird Arena. ISU Athletics could not confirm if McIntosh will be in attendance at the celebration. Editor’s Note: In an original publication of this story online on Saturday, The Vidette gained information regarding MiKyle McIntosh from one source close to the team. Before publication, Dan Muller declined comment to The Vidette, while messages to McIntosh were not returned. Since then, multiple sources close to the team confirmed the same information and McIntosh announced officially Monday he will not return.
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Bruninga gets ISU scholarship offer upgraded, expects to make decision soon JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor | @JCTSports
Illini Bluffs senior forward Taylor Bruninga was offered a scholarship from Illinois State coach Dan Muller in January, but Bruninga didn’t make an official visit to ISU until this past weekend. He left campus with good news. Bruninga’s original offer was to walk-on at ISU and pay through his first year and then have four years
of paid tuition. Muller told Bruninga his scholarship was upgraded to a full four years starting next year. “Coach Muller is a great guy,” the 6-foot-7 Bruninga said. “On the f loor, he’s going to push you to be your best, but what I like about Taylor him is off the floor Bruninga
he seems like he wants to turn me into a great person.” Bruninga also credited associate head coach Luke Yaklich. “Coach Yak is one of the coolest assistants I know in the country,” Bruninga said. “I don’t think I know a more genuine, funny guy.” Bruninga, who averaged 33.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game as a senior, was named First-Team All-State in Class 2A by The Associated Press.
He holds offers from fellow Missouri Valley Conference schools Northern Iowa and Loyola. Bruninga believes he would fit well in Muller’s offense and enjoyed playing with some of ISU’s players this weekend. “Phil Fayne really impressed me,” Bruninga said. “He has so much energy on the court. The whole team played well as a unit; ISU doesn’t really have anyone trying to be the main star of the
show. I think I fit well with their system and what they’re trying to accomplish.” Bruninga has recently gained interest from the University of Illinois and hopes to take a nonofficial visit to Champaign. He said staying close to home will have a big impact on his decision. Bruninga has one visit remaining at Loyola this upcoming weekend. He plans to make his decision before the end of April.