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Beauty behind Gamma Phi’s beast of a circus STORY BY STUART STALTER Features Reporter | @VidetteStuS Gamma Phi Circus members Mattie Schaefer and Paul Bozek perform an aerial act as Belle and Beast, respectively, from “Beauty and the Beast.” PHOTOGRAPH BY NATALIE STUCKSLAGER Vidette Photo Editor
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llinois State University has changed in several ways since 1929. However, one remaining constant is the Gamma Phi Circus. It is the oldest collegiate circus in the United States. The next round of shows will begin 7 p.m. Friday in Redbird Arena. Additionally, two shows will occur 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Time.” As show time nears, a stream of preparation and anticipation flows through the organization. Program director Debra Wylie explains how she conducts behindthe-scenes business. “My biggest preparations for show week begins in January with finalizing plans for our media promotions for circus shows in print, web and radio,” Wylie said. “In February, I work with the Redbird ticket office to prepare for ticket launch in February, and partner with Student Alumni Council in how the Saturday preshow carnival areas on the concourse is
laid out,” she continued. The next biggest facet is merchandising and volunteer recruitment for show weekend. Between 85 to 100 volunteers sell shirts, light sabers and programs during Friday and Saturday shows. Proceeds benefit GPC and provide summer camp scholarships for area youth. Hard work ultimately pays off when the curtain closes. “I guess my greatest satisfaction comes from the smiles I see on the faces of the troupe members when they have done a great show, the happiness of volunteers when they enjoy the fun of being a roustabout and the expressions of joy and awe seen in the audiences that join us for our shows,” Wylie said. On the other side of the curtain, GPC pulls out all the stops. The upcoming shows will include juggling, unicycles, aerial ropes, juggling and trapeze acts. see CIRCUS page 6
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CORRECTION In a feature article about University Housing that appeared in the April 16 issue of The Vidette, there were errors found. Errors include: There are 5,906 residents in oncampus housing, not 8,200 On-campus apartments include all utilities, including electricity There are 21 professional staff members, not 20 There are 26 administrative employees There are 2,360 students living in Watterson Towers, which was incorrect in the "University Housing By the Numbers" section Students majoring and minoring in TLLC themes do not fill out an application in the portal, they are automatically approved Watterson Towers opened in 1968 All students who have not been out of high school for more than two years must live on campus Changes have been made to the online article. The Vidette regrets the errors.
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ften called the “living room” of Illinois State University, the Bone Student Center (BSC), which sees 5,000 visitors daily and hosts more than 4,500 events throughout the year, will continue to be revitalized with its completion estimated to be in 2020. Currently, the fully revitalized BSC will feature six dining venues with three on the first f loor and three on the second. The first f loor will continue to house McAlister’s Deli and a full-scale convenience store with fresh food served daily. Director of Media Relations Eric Jome said one of the biggest renovations ISU is looking forward to is the creation of a new welcome center, which is currently being worked on outside of the BSC and Milner Plaza. Construction beams are being erected, further expanding the
Bone. “The one renovation that is going to be really big is going to be the new welcome center section of the Bone, which will be on the Milner Plaza side of the building,” Jome said. The outside area under the Atrium Lounge is also currently under heavy construction, as well as the courtyard, which will eventually be home to more vending options. During the first phase of construction, a new addition to the BSC will be a two-story atrium which will welcome students and guests to ISU. On the third f loor, the new welcome center will showcase a view of campus Monica Mendoza | Vidette Photo Editor while the Office of Admis- The Bone Student Center’s renovations are currently in phase one of three. sions will utilize the space for recruitment efforts. he explained. “The new welcome around.” “So, there are three phases and center will physically be a new ISU’s Board of Tr ustees we’re currently looking at 2020 to addition to the building. After approved the plan in 2015, with getting these phases all wrapped that they’re going to be working the project costing $32.9 million up. We’ve also been working on on things on the interior of the derived primarily from existing areas in Circle Drive and expand- building such as the retail and reserve funds. ing the entrance there as well,” food spaces which will be moved see BONE page 3
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Indoor Farmers’ Market Returns to Blo-No CINDY LE News Reporter | @Cindy_Pear
Local farmers, bakers and artisans will provide Bloomington-Normal with fresh goods once again at the Downtown Bloomington Indoor Farmers’ Market. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Indoor Farmers’ Market will be held at Grossinger Motors Arena. Local vendors will not only be selling fruits and vegetables. There will be pastries, baked goods, cheeses, eggs, meats, honey, popcorn and even dog treats for man’s best friend. Residents will also be able to check out live entertainment from local artists. Local singer-songwriter, Sarah Quah, will be performing live during the Indoor Farmers’ Market. “The most exciting part of the Farmers’ Market is getting to know all the vendors,” Farmers’ Market intern Sophie Copenhaver said. “They can tell you everything that goes into making [their products].” The Farmers’ Market also features community organizations such as the Mid Central Community Action. In addition to connecting farmers to locals, the Farmers’ Market promotes the sales of Illinois-grown products and improves the variety and nutritional value of produce in Bloomington-Normal. “The Farmers’ Market provides a great way for farmers to interact with locals and give access to fresh fruits and vegetables,” Copenhaver said.
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Jome continued to say that renovations will also take place in the Brown Ballroom for it to be subdivided into spaces. A new Starbucks will eventually be a part of the new welcome center addition as well. Aside from the addition of the Starbucks, the retail and food stores currently in the Bone will be moved to different locations within the building. “The bookstore will be moved closer to the welcome center so that when students and parents come in to visit, they will be able to walk around and look in the bookstore,” Jome said. Jome said the reasoning behind the renovation project was because the Bone was built in the 1970s and had the structural layout of the original building. “There had been some work on the building, such as minor renovation projects and moving some things around. Things of that age need a little bit of an updating, not that it was structurally bad or anything,” he said. Director of Facilities Planning and Construction David Gill said in a previous interview that both Milner Library and the Bone are out of date, ref lecting Jome’s sentiment. “We’re doing these renovations because they are long overdue,” Gill said. “For example, when walking from Milner Library to the Bone Student Center, it’s not very welcoming and we want to change that.” According to Jome, the renovations are also to help meet the needs of the student population. “[...] Also, there are a lot of events that go on in the Bone Student Center, and so updating the space to be able to accommodate student needs but also events, meetings, retail, food space and really having it be an inviting area,” he added.
Jennifer Carrillo: Ward 6 candidate, immigration advocate YWCA Mission Impact Director hopes to bring acceptance to Twin-Cities GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
in a march against mass immigration reforms. Before entering her position as Mission Impact Director for YWCA, Carrillo served as the Immigrant Rights Organizer for Illinois People’s Action. “[At the YWCA] we would interact with and ask the city council for votes. Eventually I realized I could get out and advocate myself,” Carrillo said. “We shouldn’t have to keep fighting for our seat at the table, we should run the table.” However, Carrillo does not consider herself an activist, as she has been labeled in the past. She believes activists are motivated people but seem to jump on issues based on popularity. To her, community organizer is a term better suited for individuals like herself, who are professionally trained to gain support and make a difference. “That is what City Council should be about,” she said. “The amount of progressives I’ve seen in my experience so far is amazing. We can do it.” Any students interested in supporting Carrillo’s campain can visit jennforward6.com or follow her Twitter page @JennForward6. Carrillo will be speaking at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Wayman Ame Church on 803 West Olive St. in Bloomington about her campaign goals. Carrillo believes strongly that a united people can get a lot done. “This is 100% a people’s campaign. We don’t have a lot of money or resources, but what we do have is people power,” Carillo said.
Community organizer Jennifer Carrillo announced her campaign for the Bloomington City Council position to represent Ward 6, which covers the western side of the city, this month. Carrillo said her mission is to push for Bloomington to become a safe-haven for undocumented immigrants. “I don’t like bullies,” Carrillo said. “Unfortunately that is a basis we have in society.” Carrillo migrated to the United States from Mexico City, the birthplace of her parents, at age 10 with her father, mother and sister. “I had to struggle with a new culture and language in a system that doesn’t try to help you. Immigration issues hit close to home,” she said. Carrillo’s family has been a vital part of her journey as she would discuss her conf licts with them often, including not being qualified for certain things and her Photo Courtesy of Jenn Carrillo for Ward 6 Facebook self-doubt. Jenn Carrillo formally announced her candidacy Her anxiety was so great that at times earlier this month on steps of the McLean County she could not retain her mother’s words of Museum of History. wisdom, until she received a note in Spanish for women, the LGBTQ community, immifrom her mother that read: Whatever you’re gration rights, racial and other social justice capable of, do it. issues. Her work at the YWCA involves advocating In 2006, a 16-year-old Carrillo participated
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Coachella? More like No-chella
e’re at the tail end of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but it is still important to be wary of where your money is going. In the last two years, it was revealed that Philip Anschutz, CEO of Anschutz Entertainment Group, which owns the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, has donated to campaigns and organizations that are anti-LGBT. In July 2016, Freedom for All Americans, an LGBT advocacy group, reported that the charitable organization founded by Anschutz gave $190,000 to anti-gay groups between 2010 and 2013. The Anschutz Foundation’s tax filings later confirmed those claims, and in January 2017, right when Coachella tickets went on sale, the news went viral, drawing condemnation and prompting a #BoycottCoachella hashtag on social media. This obviously fell off, as the event was still full of people and self proclaimed “woke” performers. Beyoncé headlined the festival,
renaming it “#Beychella,” and while her performance was full of Black history and pride, one couldn’t help but feel acid in their mouth about where money from Coachella was actually going, and how it was hidden for so long. Anschutz tried to claim that his organization never knowingly donated to anti-gay groups, but if you’re giving away tens of thousands of dollars, don’t you think you would do more research
than just an initial pass over the website? This brings to light two major issues: fully knowing what organizations you are donating to and where the money you spend goes. If Anschutz wants his claim to be fully accepted, then he should have done more research on the groups he donated to. As possible donors to charity and other advocacy groups,
it is important for all of us to look up everything we can, as well as read up on controversies and decide if we really want our money to go there. It’s harder to justify spending choices, though, as many chain stores from markets to clothing to restaurants have also been tied to donating to not the best organizations, but we all need to live. But there is a difference between shopping at Walmart and buying a multi-hundred dollar ticket to a music festival in California that you’re really only going to for the online clout. Even though Coachella is almost over, it’s important to keep these things in mind going forward. It might feel exhausting to do research on brands and chain stores, but it is important. It’s also important to remember the difference between a charity and a nonprofit organization. If a group just calls itself a charity, it is probably a for-profit organization, versus a nonprofit where all of its donations and proceeds go towards helping its cause and not lining pockets.
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Fake Obama video reminds us of fake news MY VIEW KEVIN SCHWALLER | Columnist
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ormer President Barack Obama, “Get Out” mastermind and Academy Award winner Jordan Peele and BuzzFeed: three of my favorite things. On Tuesday, BuzzFeed dropped a video of the former president delivering a public service announcement regarding fake news and not believing everything you read, see or hear. The 72-second video begins with what appears to be a message from Obama, before it is revealed halfway through that the video was digitally manipulated to put Peele’s words into the mouth of the former president. “We’re entering an era in which our enemies can make it look like anyone
is saying anything at any point in time, even if they would never say those things,” Peele-as-Obama said. “For instance, they could have me say things like, I don’t know, Killmonger was right, or Ben Carson is in the Sunken Place or President Trump is a total and complete dipshit.” While all of these are incredibly valid and reasonable statements, it is then revealed that Peele is doing his famous interpretation of Obama, which is known from the Comedy Central show “Key & Peele.” Peele and Obama are then shown side by side, with Peele talking and Obama moving his mouth to coincide with the words the Oscar winner is saying. Peele then encourages viewers to remember that fake news exists and pretty much anything can be manipulated and fabricated. The two warn viewers that if we continue to consume misleading news, the world could become a very dangerous place. The title of the video, mind you, is “You Won’t Believe What Obama
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Says In This Video,” which very clearly channels the typical clickbait we see all over the internet. BuzzFeed video producer Jared Sosa revealed he digitally altered footage of Obama to a script written and performed by Peele using Adobe After Effects and FakeApp, so the entire project had actually very little, if anything at all, to do with Obama. Yes, it is absolutely terrifying that we are entering a world where basically anything can be altered, but that is the point of the video. It was a refreshing, interesting and startling reminder that we live in an era where the leader of the free world doesn’t know how to be consistent with his own actions and then call “fake news” on coverage of said actions. The issue of fake videos specifically is a growing problem. Earlier this year, Reddit banned “deepfake” pornography that uses artificial intelligence to graft a person’s face onto somebody else’s body. There was also a meme of actor Nicholas Cage’s face being digitally added to a handful of movies over other character’s faces.
Video is one of the most impactful mediums. The technology is getting more sophisticated and widespread, so it is crucial to keep people aware and to question what to trust online. It is practically instinctual for the average person to believe what they may see in or hear on print and electronic media. We have all been there, and this video not only challenges that notion, but encourages people to do something about it. And while fake news can be tricky to define, it is important to do just what the video suggests: when you see it, do something about it. Also, leave it to Peele for essentially capturing what made “Get Out” so excellent: it was terrifying, unique and absolutely accurate – just like the BuzzFeed video. Peele ends the video with a message we all need to hear, and something I like to say myself often: “Stay woke, bitches.” Kevin Schwaller is a senior journalism major and news editor and columnist for The Vidette. He can be reached at vidette_kschwal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @kevschwa.
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Clothesline Project to highlight hardships for Sexual Assault Awareness Month CINDY LE News Reporter | @Cindy_Pear
The YWCA and McLean County Museum of History are teaming up to bring awareness to sexual assault through the Clothesline Project. The Clothesline Project features local women affected by sexual assault and domestic violence by having them create T-shirts to show their experiences and how they survived. The T-shirts will be displayed on a clothesline during the museum’s regular hours Monday to Friday at the Museum’s Rotunda. During this display, admission to the Museum will be free due to a donation from NO MORE, an organization committed to raising awareness and taking action against domestic violence and sexual assault.
“The donation from NO MORE allows us to get more of an audience,” Registrar of the Museum of History Emma Meyer said. “This lets us increase exposure of the project and bring awareness to our community.” The Clothesline Project was started in 1990 by members of the Cape Cod’s Women’s Defense Agenda. They discovered that while 58,000 soldiers were killed during the Vietnam War, 51,000 women were killed by domestic violence “The issues of sexual assault and domestic violence are neglected,” Meyer said. “[This project] gives the opportunity to show victims they’re not alone and have the support of the community.” The YWCA promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month through
its McLean County Stepping Stones. They held programs such as Songs for the Strong and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes earlier in April. Throughout April, at various locations, there are displays of “What Were You Wearing?” survivor art installations. These installations highlight how clothing is a factor in rape culture. The last event of the McLean County Stepping Courtesy of clotheslineproject Stones is Take Back the Sexual assault and domestic Night. This event starts abuse survivors write their stoat 6 p.m. April 26, starting ries on shirts for others to read. at the Museum of History. Downtown Bloomington with a canSurvivors and supporters of the cause will march through dlelight vigil. “This project gives women a voice
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Woman takeover Cardi B changes rap game with ‘Invasion of Privacy’ BECKY FLETCHER Features Reporter | @becky_fletcher
Middle-to-ending tracks consist of Cardi B’s strive to keep going and how Cardi B will not let negative comments and rumors bother her with songs like “Bodak Yellow,” “Best Life” and “Bartier Cardi.” Cardi B has commented in interviews about her insecurities towards certain tracks and how her accent comes across, but that she realizes the importance of it. Cardi B has worked hard to be where she is now. With the release of “Invasion of Privacy,” Cardi B has made the record for most streams in a week and she is the fifth female rapper in history to top the charts at number 1 with her album behind Nicki Minaj, Eve, Foxy Brown and Lauryn Hill. She’s proven herself an inspiration to the young generation and her personality exceeds expectations. She uses her experiences to her advantage and it shines through on “Invasion of Privacy.” With a star-studded track list with relatable and memorable lyrics, “Invasion of Privacy” is an album people will keep referring to. Cardi B has the power to inspire and can go nowhere but up. She has the ability to change the rap game and to inspire other young women looking to enter such a male-dominated field. Cardi B has proven that with motivation and passion, all dreams are possible.
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s a woman in the rap game, it becomes hard to prove success. For Cardi B, proving success has been no easy feat but she has succeeded with grace and panache. Currently sitting on the pinnacle of superstardom, Cardi B has broken several records riding up to her debut album release. Before the “Invasion of Privacy” release, Cardi B became the first female rapper since 1998 to reach number one on the Billboard singles chart with her 2017 single “Bodak Yellow.” This 13-track album proves menacing with its deep trap REVIEW beats (aside from “I Like It,” which has Latin-infused beats) and prove-my-worth lyrics. Cardi B makes it known that she is not someone to mess with. Aside from Cardi B’s six solo-song tracks, “Invasion of Privacy” holds an impressive amount of guest rappers like Migos, Chance the Rapper and 21 Savage. Guest appearances do not overshadow Cardi B, but compliment her style, flow and lyrical content. Beats and heavy bass licks blend perfectly with the vibes Cardi B tries to represent, especially on her third single “Be Careful,” which is rumored to be about fiancée Offset’s infidelity scandal. Topics covered revolve around Cardi B’s life experiences beginning with the opening track “Get Up 10,” referencing Cardi B’s stripper life and her drive to succeed in a male-dominated industry.
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Gamma Phi Circus members perform a fire juggling act for the “Mulan” portion of the show during their Wednesday night practice.
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Senior small business management and entrepreneurship major Brandon Beall is in his fourth year with GPC. In addition to juggling and unicycling, he will daringly walk the tightwire and perform on aerial ropes. A whirlwind of sadness, anxiousness and excitement hits Beall before his final performances. However, he must combat these emotions to conquer the tightwire. “When you are over 25 feet above the ground balancing on a wire as thick as your thumb, a lot goes through your head, good and bad,” Beall explained. “It is imperative to try and block out the world around you so it is just you and the wire.” Senior English and legal studies major Mattie Schaefer is also in her fourth and final year. She will
perform in duo and triple trapeze. As GPC President, she treasures her leadership opportunities. “I truly believe that without the circus, I would not be the person I am today,” Schaefer said. “[GPC] has provided me with a strong mind. It has taught me how to deal with rejection and also success.” Those interested in witnessing the 2018 spectacle can purchase tickets online at goredbirds.com/ gammaphi. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased at the doors on show day. STUART STALTER is a Features Reporter for The Vidette. He can be contacted at sstalt1@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter @VidetteStuS
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This year’s Earth Day is this Sunday and the BloomingtonNormal community is celebrating mother nature and all it has to offer. BloNo’s very own Miller Park Zoo will be celebrating on Earth Day, Sunday, with what they call a “Party for the Planet.” From 1 to 3 p.m., the zoo welcomes families and friends to take part in planet festivities that will touch on environmental education, animal knowledge and ways to help. Some of these activities include seed bomb craft, conservation information booth, passport game, zoo keeper talks, face painting, animal encounters and more. The event will be free with regular zoo admission. “I think Earth Day is so important for us people to realize the things we could do to make the Earth a better place for everyone,” freshman acting major Taylor Wicks said. Zoo keeper talks are as follows: 1 p.m., flamingos with Ashlee; 1:20 p.m., prehensile porcupine with Ashlee; 1:40 p.m., red pandas with Grace; 2 p.m., cotton-top tamarins with Jack; 2:15 p.m., red macaw with Jack; and 2:30 p.m., snow leopards with Grace. “I think it’s important for us to get to know animals from all over the planet so we can realize that we’re not the only ones who need the environment to flourish in order to survive,” junior Emily Long said. “When we research something, we become more invested in it. Knowing that we’re the direct cause of why animals in zoos are endangered should be enough of a reason to want to take action.” In honor of Earth Day, Campus Recreation will also be participating in its annual Bottle Swap event.
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As a way to remember the planet Earth, Sunday marks the official observance of Earth Day. From noon to 3 p.m. Monday on the Quad, individuals will be able to swap one of their plastic water bottles for a brand new, reusable one. Although there is no registration required, there will be a limited quantity available. “We should constantly be advocating for the protection of our environment,” senior journalism major Ashleigh Lalla said. “Little changes we make in our everyday lives can truly make such a big impact on our world, like recycling in your home, picking up trash and encouraging others to do the same.” Each year, Earth Day is given a certain theme, or call to action, for individuals. This year’s theme is to end plastic pollution. Organizations all over the world will be taking part in educating others about their plastic consumption and showing them the short-term and long-term effects it
has to the environment. “My friend Sydney has given up using straws for the month of April,” Wicks said. “Straws take hundreds of years to break down and usually end up in oceans where they harm animals and the environment. About 500 million straws are used every day and if continued, by the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans.” Other ways to reduce plastic pollution include using reusable bags to go shopping, using reusable bottles and cups and packing meals into reusable containers. “A little really does go a long way,” Long said. “These changes to the environment are now visible and if we act accordingly, we can reverse these changes to create an environment in which we would feel happy and comfortable to leave future generations with.” For more information on how to help, visit 50waystohelp.com.
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Walsh, Seiser lead Redbirds to 5th place MVC finish
It’s hard to complain when you have your low round of the year as a team and I’m incredibly proud of the way this team has handled themselves. We have a tall order tomorrow, but we also have nothing to lose. Anything can happen.” The course conditions were much more ideal in the third and final round. Seiser finished in a tie for 10th place individually alongside her teammate, Walsh, with a 1-over-par on the final round that included three birdies. ZACH HANSEN Junior Caitlin Sims finished with Sports Reporter | @ZachHansen52 a three-round total of 232 (7879-75), while sophomore Morgan ehind the lead of senior Kiley Savage finished with a score of 241 Walsh, the Illinois State (92-72-77), giving her best perforwomen’s golf team ended mance in the second round with the Missouri Valley Confereven-par 72 (36-36). Abby Luchtenence Championship in burg finished her final round as a a 5th place tie with Redbird with a score of 8-over-par Loyola to finish the and an overall three-round total of season. Individually, 238 (82-76-80). Walsh finished tied Afterwards, head coach Darby for 10th place on the Sligh reflected on the team’s perleaderboard with a formance in its final tournament of final score of 11-overthe season and expressed gratitude par, coming up with towards her two senior golfers for all Darby seven total birdies Sligh of their hard work over their colleover the three-round giate careers. tournament. “It is always bittersweet when the The Redbirds season comes to an end and you can’t finished the tournament with a three-round score of 914 (319-296Photo courtesy ISU Athletics keep playing when you’ve hit your stride. I’m proud of the way the girls 299), while Missouri State took home ISU golfer Kiley Walsh (above) finished in a 10th place tie with teammate Paige Seiser in the MVC final. fought this trip and the heart and first place yet again, finishing at a guts they showed in the final two final score of 23-over-par and a comcold and it really forced us to battle,” said day, led by even-par rounds from Walsh and rounds. We lost a few shots on the last hole fortable 14 stroke lead over second place head coach Darby Sligh. “We wish we had Morgan Savage. today which left the underclassmen hungry Northern Iowa. been able to save a few shots in the middle of Sligh said after the round an improvement For the competitors, Sunday’s first round our round, but I am pleased with the way we from Sunday’s opener was ideal for the team’s for next year. We simply have to make more putts outside action saw cold and windy weather condi- were able to button it up on the final holes to momentum heading into a decisive final day. of 10 feet to compete to win championships. tions that put additional obstacles to these move up a few spots. It’s anybody’s ball game “Today was the day we needed,” Sligh said. golfers. Nonetheless, there were positives to at this point. Tomorrow will require the abso- “The winds laid down and the course was Paige and Kiley finished with top-10 finishes, which is a huge accomplishment that they pull from a couple of Redbird performances. lute best out of us to get into contention.” very gettable. Morgan had her career low have worked hard for. We are also thankful Sophomore Paige Seiser finished the round After the weather settled in the second round today after a rough start and Kiley with two birdies while seniors Kiley Walsh round,the Redbird golfers improved on their fought back to even par as well. We need for everything both Kiley and Abby have done for this program as seniors both in the classand Abby Luchtenburg both earned them- first round scores. anchors like that and multiple anchors to room, on the course, and within the squad. selves one birdie each. ISU shot 23 strokes better than the previous make any moves. They will be missed.” “Sunday was a brutal day in the wind and
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ABOVE: Central Catholic graduate and Bloomington native Jacob Gilmore made his first career start for Illinois State in Tuesday’s 7-2 loss versus SIUE at Duffy Bass Field. TOP RIGHT: Leftfielder Collin Braithwaite singles for his only hit on thr afternoon versus SIUE Tuesday. Braithwaite finished the game 1-for-4 at the plate. RIGHT: Cougars outfielder Eric Glitz tries to beat out a groundball in SIUE’s 7-2 victory over Illinois State. Noah Sadler stretches at first to keep Glitz off the bases.
Redbirds fall twice in midweek tilts JON BARLAS AND KADE HEATHER Sports Reporters
As Illinois State comes off a whinning its first conference series of the season, the team’s most recent triumph seemed to have only five minutes of fame
Wednesday: EIU: 17, ISU: 13 Eastern Illinois’ Jimmy Huber smacked a lead-off home run off Illinois State pitcher Jack Spicer Wednesday afternoon, in what kicked off an explosive offensive day. Ten batters later, Huber added a second home run. Spicer lasted only seven batters, as the Panthers recorded seven hits and slapped a nine spot on the scoreboard in the first inning. The Redbirds fell 17-13 in Charleston, resulting in back-toback losses for ISU. “When your starting pitcher goes a third of an inning and gives up six earned runs, it’s going to be a long, long day, and that’s exactly what it turned out to be,” ISU coach Bo Durkac said. However, ISU (14-18, 4-5 MVC) realized that it was only the second inning, meaning it had plenty of time to chip away. Furthermore, the Redbirds had the same opportunity as the Panthers (12-22, 4-11 OVC) to take advantage of the hitterfriendly weather. “The wind was blowing out to left [field], so any ball that was basically hit from right-center field to the left field line with any kind of authority had a chance to get out, and that’s exactly what happened today,” Durkac said. The Redbirds’ largest deficit grew to 10-1 after just two innings. ISU brought it as close to 14-12 in the eighth inning
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on John Rave’s three-run home run to right-center field. “I’m proud of our hitters hanging in there and battling, and making it competitive,” Durkac said. Illinois State scored one run in the ninth inning, and it had the tying run at the plate when Joe Aeilts struck out to end the game. “After the first inning, we outscored them 13-8, but that doesn’t count. They beat us and that’s the end of the story,” Durkac said. Freshman Tyson Hays continued to impress when he got the Redbirds on the board with a solo home run in the second inning. Hunter Morris led the charge for the Panthers, as the first baseman finished 4-for-6 at the plate. He also hit two home runs, with three runs scored and six RBI. One of those home runs came in the bottom of the eighth, providing three insurance runs. Since winning its first MVC series in almost two years, ISU has now dropped two straight games versus non-conference opponents. Illinois State will head to Springfield, Missouri for a threegame series this weekend against Missouri State. The Redbirds and Bears are scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch Friday at Hammons Field.
Tuesday: SIUE 7, ISU 2 (10 innings) As Illinois State comes off of winning its first conference series of the season, the team’s most recent triumph seemed to have only five minutes of fame. Battling the turmoil of a lackluster season, the Redbirds fell to the Southern Illinois Edwardsville Cougars 7-2 in extra innings Tuesday to open a two-game set of midweek matchups.
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Illinois State men’s basketball will play some of college basketball’s best next season, as Caymax Sports Ltd., in conjunction with Global Sports Management announced the Redbirds will help headline the Cayman Islands Classic Basketball Tournament. “We are excited to host the second year of this tournament in the Cayman Islands,” Moses Kirkconnell JP, the Honorable Deputy Premier and Minister for District Administration, Tourism and Transport said. “Last year’s tournament was a great success with over 1000 fans visiting our Islands and the feedback received from the teams and visitors alike was extremely positive. The organizers are working hard to create an even more amazing experience for this year’s teams and visitors as they grace our shores to experience great basketball and a true
SIUE traveled to Normal breaking an eight-game losing streak as Jack Butler, Tyson Hays and John Rave led ISU’s relatively quiet offense. Pitching by committee seemed to certainly be the Redbirds’ game plan as pitcher Jacob Gilmore made his first career start on the hill. Getting the nod from the bullpen, the lefty Gilmore tossed two innings with three strikeouts and gave up none. Pitchers Dalton Harvey and Colton Johnson managed to concede two runs while Trevor Cross, Michael Sebby, Brent Headrick, Paul Turelli and Kyle Pauly pitched a combined six innings. Turelli picked up the loss as both him and Pauly finished the game with a combined five earned runs. ISU head coach Bo Durkac expressed disappointment in the team’s lack of urgency and composure against the 8-26 Cougars. “We have pitched unbelievably well for seven games now and this is the most disappointed I’ve been,” Durkac said. “Our guys just assumed someone else would have a good day and we would walk off with an easy win, but the bottom line is we didn’t get it done today. This is a tough loss.” The Cougars struck first in the fourth inning on a basesloaded RBI single, leading ISU 1-0. Although they could not convert anymore in the fourth, the Cougars continued to pounce over the Redbirds with a big RBI double in the fifth, making the score 2-0. Off to a slow start, the ‘Birds failed to get anything going offensively. Durkac fiercely criticized the hitting approach the lineup revealed throughout the game.
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Caymankind welcome.” Joining the Redbirds in the field are Clemson, Creighton, Georgia State and St. Bonaventure, all of which made the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Rounding out the field for the tournament is Akron, Boise State, and Georgia. All games of the tournament will be held at John Gray Gymnasium, which is located just minutes away from world famous Seven Mile Beach. The invite to play in the Cayman Islands comes after Illinois State competed in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last season, however the tournament was relocated to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina due to Hurricane Maria. Located in the western Caribbean Sea, the Cayman Islands comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica.