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The time capsules revealed artifacts from the 1950s and were examined by University Archivists.

Two time capsules found during South Campus demolition AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter

Two time capsules were discovered during the demolition of the South Campus residence halls, unveiling artifacts documenting student life in the 1950s and ultimately saving a piece of Illinois State University history.

The first time capsule, sealed on Nov. 13, 1959, was found on April 6 during the Hamilton-Whitten cornerstone demolition. The capsule was then brought to Milner Library’s Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives.

The seal on the first time capsule sprung a leak, but University Archivist April Anderson said they were able to salvage about 75 percent of the capsule’s contents.

Anderson said her and her crew thankfully already had copies of some items they could not salvage at the archives, including a 1959 yearbook and a course catalog.

“I knew something was probably wrong when

“Thankfully, this one was much drier,” Anderson said.

When the second capsule was opened, almost all of the items seemed to be in good condition.

“The immediate thing that caught my eye was the 1961 yearbook, whoever was in charge of putting the materials in the time capsule must have realized the yearbook was a bit too wide to fit. So, they cut off the long edge of the yearbook to make it fit,” Anderson said.

Items in the second time capsule were similar to what was found in the first capsule; there were dance booklets, administrative documents from the residence halls on campus, residents’ lists, newspapers, photographs and some university booklets.

“Given the excitement for the first one, I’m sure there will be people who will want to get a peek at this one as well,” Anderson said.

Anderson’s favorite item is a disciplinary letter from the women’s dorm, Walker Hall, reprimanding an unnamed student for being late for dorm

I first got the capsule and nothing was moving around inside,” Anderson said. “When facility workers cracked the seal on the capsule, there was a pretty awful smell coming from the box. The best way to describe the smell was rotten wine.”

Items found in the first capsule included letters and documents representing all of the dormitories at the time (Smith, Barton, Dunn, Walker and Fell), booklets that were gifts to attendees of the various dormitory dances, a 1959 Homecoming booklet, a few slides, a photograph of an event where students filled a 1955 Oldsmobile with as many people as possible for free tickets to a drive-in movie, bond documents for AtkinColby/Hamilton-Whitten buildings and other miscellaneous memorabilia.

When the first time capsule was found, there was anticipation for a possible second time capsule to be unearthed during the Atkin-Colby demolition.

Sure enough, that time capsule, sealed in 1961, was found Tuesday morning.

curfew. The letter spells out the student’s punishment, which included a mandatory night-in that weekend and states the time she would be briefly allowed to visit the dorm’s recreational room.

“When I show this to students, they are both shocked and amused that curfews even existed,” Anderson said. “I think our 1959 students suspected this would be an interesting letter to pop in the time capsule for their fellow Redbirds in the new century.”

Anderson likes to think the students who put that capsule together are talking to us through the materials.

“They put a lot of thought and care into what they wanted in the capsule,” Anderson said.

“They didn’t know when it would be unearthed, but they knew that the items would be significant to students in the future both historically and culturally.”

Some of the time capsules’ contents will be on display in Milner Library within the next couple of weeks.

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MY VIEW DELANE MCLURKIN Columnist

’96 Bulls vs. ’16 Warriors: which is the better team?

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Future of state universities without a budget

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llinois has been without a budget for 10 months, putting financial strain on social programs, public universities and community colleges. As Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to spar with Democrats over the details of his “turnaround agenda,” the unresolved budget situation has left some public institutions of higher education crippled, as others attempt to plan for a near future without public funding.

Illinois State University has done well in comparison with other state universities. Unlike Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University, ISU has avoided major faculty layoffs.

But ISU has not survived without some cuts in its own budget, cutting more than 10 percent from its 2016 fiscal year budget. ISU has

also laid off 75 non-faculty employees in the effort to maintain the quality of education. But the future remains uncertain for the university. ISU President Larry Dietz has emphasized that the university has a responsibility to the students.

“Students are at the core of our mission, vision and values,” President Dietz, in a budget update in February, said. But it may be difficult for the university to continue to provide MAP grants for 4,000 students, or retain teaching faculty if the budget impasse continues into the next school year.

With a steadily growing student body, tuition serves as a reliable source of funding for ISU. But, as the university grows more dependent on money from students, tuition could rise in the future, making state colleges less afford-

able.

Rauner’s mission to make Illinois economically competitive is impossible if higher education is cast aside. It is unclear what kind of industry he hopes to attract without an educated workforce.

Illinois depends greatly on taxes from high-earning college graduates. Illinois’ economic woes will only increase as higher education becomes less accessible in the state.

Budgetary unrest has the potential to cause a brain drain in the state. A majority of Illinois students already leave the state for their higher education. Illinois is also losing population faster than other states in the Midwest, according to census data. Without meaningful public support to the state’s universities, a degree

earned in Illinois would prove worthless. The quality of Illinois universities will be substandard for years to come if the budget crisis continues, or if the legislature follows through with Rauner’s substantive cuts to higher education.

To balance a budget by making cuts alone is draconian. Rauner has made it clear that his interests do not lie with the people of Illinois, but with his wealthy peers, who he is protecting from tax increases that are necessary to balance a budget without damaging the social fabric of the state. A balanced budget is meaningless if the people of Illinois do not benefit from it. Institutions of higher education will have to operate without the same level of public funding that was available in the past, if they are to survive.

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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v e r the last decade, phrases like “go green” and “reduce your carbon footprint” have become firmly embedded in our lexicon, just as Earth Day has become an annual celebration. As an environmental advocate, this couldn’t make me happier. I’ve been inspired to see people switch to efficient light bulbs, recycle and use canvas shopping bags instead of paper or plastic. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they recycle on a regular basis compared to a quarter of Americans in the 1990s.

Yet, while more people have come to recognize the carbon footprint cost associated with everyday behaviors, like driving cars, a leading cause of environmental degradation has remained largely hidden: factory farming.

According to the United Nations, animal agribusiness plays a prominent role in climate change. Wherever factory farms operate, there is sure to be environmental degradation. Untreated manure from hog farms runs off into our rivers,

streams and other waterways, killing fish and causing algal blooms. When this waste inevitably reaches our oceans, this creates what scientists call “dead zones”—areas of the ocean where all life dies off or moves away due to a lack of oxygen.

The damage done to our planet by animal agribusiness is well-documented and ever-increasing; as our population grows so does our demand for meat.

The good news is that more and more people are connecting what we put on our plates with our impact on the planet. The result is that we as a nation are enjoying more meat-free meals as a way to help ourselves and the planet that sustains us.

Since its inception in 2003, Meatless Monday has mushroomed. The idea is simple: enjoy a holiday from meat one day a week. It’s a simple solution with manifold benefits. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “If every American skipped one meal of chicken per week and substituted vegetables and grains...the carbon dioxide savings would be the same as taking more than half a million cars off of U.S. roads.”

A Carnegie Mellon University study found that we’d each do more good for the planet if we ate meat-free just one day a week than we would if we ate exclusively local foods.

There are even more compelling reasons: farm animals, like the dogs and cats we consider members of our families, are individuals with personalities, needs and the capacity to suffer. Yet on industrial factory farms, they’re often treated

like mere units on a production line with little consideration for their suffering.

And, of course, eating more plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods is good for our health, too. The American Heart Association recommends “substituting some of the meat in your diet with vegetables” as a simple way to reduce our risk of heart disease (America’s number one killer). Even former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has touted the virtues of meatless eating, pointing to fitness celebrity and vegetarian Bill Pearl, who according to Schwarzenegger is, “one of the greatest bodybuilders ever.”

Equally exciting is the new world of food you’ll begin to explore when you enjoy more meatless meals. From exotic fare like Indian and Ethiopian dishes to familiar favorites like spaghetti with marinara and vegetables or bean burritos, there’s no shortage of options. Perhaps the easiest—and tastiest—way to improve our diet is by practicing the Three Rs: “reducing” or “replacing” consumption of animal products and “refining” our diets by choosing products from sources using higher animal welfare standards.

Small changes multiplied by millions make a big difference. Each of us, by pledging this Earth Day to participate in Meatless Monday, can make a tremendous difference for the world and its inhabitants all year long.

Kristie Middleton is senior food policy director for The Humane Society of the United States.

s the National Basketball Association season came to a close last week, the Golden State Warriors officially beat the record for the most wins in a regular season, a record originally held by the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls.

The ’95-’96 Bulls team, led by shooting guard Michael Jordan and head coach Phil Jackson, set the record 20 years ago by winning 72 games and losing 10. This year, the Golden State Warriors, led by point guard Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr (who played on the ’95-’96 Bulls team), overcame the Bulls record by going 73-9.

As a die-hard Chicago Bulls fan, I have a lot of respect for the Warriors, but it is very hard to imagine the Warriors outplaying the legendary Chicago Bulls. But, I decided to compare the two teams, pretending they could play against each other today.

When considering which team would come out on top, matching up hypothetical guards and weighing advantages is crucial. Comparing the legendary Bulls team to present day Warriors, the Bulls definitely have the height and weight advantage; the Bulls were notorious for being a big and tall team back then, and known for their athletic and defensive mind. The Warriors, on the other hand, are famous for their small line-up and offensive spirited play. No one on the current Warriors team would be able to guard Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, while it’s likely no one on the Bulls would be able to stop Curry, leaving a threeto-one advantage.

The games rules also must be considered; looking at the game of basketball 20 years ago and comparing it to now, it was a lot more physical, yet it is more fastpaced today. If the teams were to compete using rules from 1995, the Bulls would have the upper hand due to their defensive skills. If you look at modern day rules, where almost any contact constitutes a foul, the Bulls would easily be able to adapt and would even be able to score easier because they were used to playing through the roughness.

Even though the Warriors are speedy, they wouldn’t necessarily blow by the Bulls because the Bulls were swift and smart.

If you compare stats, the Warriors one-up the Bulls in almost every category such as wins (73 vs 72), field goal percentage (48.7 percent to 47.8 percent) and threepoint field percent (41.6 percent to 40.2 percent).

All biases aside, the ’95-’96 Bulls are a legendary team, and the Warriors passing one record is nothing but a mere scratch to the legacy of the Bulls. I wish I could see this game play out, but I am putting my money on my Chicago boys.

Delane Mclurkin is a senior accounting major and columnist for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_dcmclur@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @DelaneMcl.

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Students start campaign to feed children BRENT BADER Senior Reporter

Most classes at Illinois State University end at the conclusion of each semester, but for Jonathon Malone and his class, it was just the beginning.

Malone, organizational leadership management and managerial economics senior, and his group of fellow students started the “Million Meals Project,” a class project for Leading Organizational Change, MQM 383.

The project quickly started gaining traction outside of the classroom after the group began thinking of how they could actually raise money.

Malone signed up for an independent study with the professor of the class, Yongmei Liu, who encouraged Malone to take the project on this semester.

“As students we are all passionate about the idea that we might be able to achieve this goal of providing one million meals for children,” Malone said. “Once we got started we didn’t want to stop as we felt we’d be doing a disservice to those we wanted to help and to ourselves.”

The project was designed to crowdfund enough money to feed 1 million children overseas through

the Feed My Starving Children charity. Each meal through the charity costs 22 cents and by extension the group would need to crowdfund around $220,000 to reach their goal.

“It’s really inspiring to see the level of creativity in my students and he’s only one example of students who have amazed me with their creativity and leadership,” Liu said. “So I’m humbled in the process to see how much potential there is to uncover in all my students.”

Liu encourages her students to embrace an attitude of “go figure it out” and to believe in themselves that they can find and use the correct resources to make an impact in the world community.

“It’s one thing that we talk about, how leadership is this and that conceptually, but it’s another thing to have them actually go through a process where they have to lead and they have to make changes,” Liu said.

Malone used these leadership skills to gather the resources and individuals needed to make the project happen. The main component of their campaign relied on building a website, something none of the business students knew how to do themselves.

They were able to reach out to Jared Weiss, president of the

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The first reading took place in February. Poets either read the poetry themselves or individuals who enjoy poetry share their favorite poems.

The readings take place in the café of the library and each event is free and open to the public. Those interested in sharing poems do not need to sign up ahead of time. At the start of each reading, a sign up sheet is available and poets read in a firstcome order. The readings generally last for about an hour, while time is available for socializing afterward before the library closes at 9 p.m.

April is national poetry month, and the theme of the reading is “Poetry Itself: Poems That Celebrate Poetry.” People are invited to read about the nature of poetry, the poetry writing process, honor particular poets or read poems written in response to other works.

The reading is taking place on Poem in Your Pocket Day, in which people who enjoy poetry celebrate by carrying a poem in their pocket and share it with others throughout the day.

Kathleen Kirk, Normal Public Library assistant and poet, spoke about the February’s reading of “Poetry is Normal.” The theme centered on love poems and paid homage to Shakespeare as readers recited Shakespearian sonnets or poems inspired by Shakespeare.

About 30 people came out for the initial meeting.

The readings are mainly geared toward adults in the community, including college students, but high school students are also welcome. Those attending the event are

Association of Computing Machinery and computer science senior, who became interested in the project after speaking to Malone and sought out other interested students in the School of IT. “More or less we took this on as a chance to learn something brand new and do something good,” Weiss said. “That was really our biggest stake in it.”

Weiss himself had never done any web development and saw the opportunity to not only assist Malone, but

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allowed to bring coffee or use the library’s coffee machine. In addition to this series, the library is working on a podcast titled “Check It Out.” The poetry series will serve as part of the podcast. Readers who are comfortable with sharing their poetry can opt to be filmed during their reading.

“It’s a lot of fun. People really enjoyed our first meeting,” Kirk said. “It’s about listening to each other and supporting each other and just enjoying poetry.”

Each reading session is facilitated

by Kirk and Illinois State University student Rachel Weishar. All sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. with upcoming sessions scheduled for June 16, Aug. 18, Oct. 20 and Dec. 15.

to also use basic concepts learned in the team’s coding classes and build upon them for future use.

Weiss and his team of five IT students are putting the final touches on the website which is expected to go live before the end of the semester. Students can look to soon visit the website and help support the effort at onemillionmealsproject. com possibly as early as next week.

As the semester is winding down, Malone is preparing for the final steps to get their campaign off the

ground. While it’s been a long time coming, he feels the project has given him perspective on his own priorities.

“When you look at it simply, the idea of being able to make an impact and provide one million meals for children around the world, it kind of puts everything in perspective,” Malone said. “If we can change something like that, then studying for final exams doesn’t seem so stressful.”

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How much do you know about Earth Day? Origin of Earth Day in the U.S. Earth Day was first celebrated in the U.S. on April 22, 1970. At the time, it was the largest organized celebration in the history of our country. That day, over 20 million Americans participated in peaceful demonstrations encouraging environmental reform. Of those 20 million, 2,000 colleges participated. This pioneer day resulted in the U.S. government implementing extensive laws to protect the environment.

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Take care of our planet on Earth Day and everyday by creating Earth-friendly habits to conserve our resources.

ISU celebrates Earth Day DEB BETHEL Features Reporter

While experiencing the effects of the current climate crisis, it is important to remember what we can do to help the Earth and how we can celebrate the planet we inhabit.

With Earth Day this Friday, many organizations across campus are planning on celebrating the holiday and bringing awareness to students in various ways.

The Office of Sustainability is one organization that continues to participate in Earth Day activities. In the past, they have put on scavenger hunts, but this year they are deciding to keep it simple and do something they know college students will participate in: a water bottle exchange.

This exchange will happen on the Quad starting at noon, and students will be rewarded for recycling a water bottle with a new Illinois State University CamelBak water bottle. The event is always a hit, with lines wrapping around the Quad. But it is also

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an educational experience, as it teaches students the importance of recycling.

The celebration of our planet should not just be one day, so events have been going on throughout the week.

The new movie, “This Changes Everything,” was shown Tuesday night in Capen Auditorium and featured a panel of five specialists to discuss how to help sustain the earth, the effects of climate change and possibilities of helping to reverse the effects of global climate change.

After viewing this movie, Megan Peuterbaugh, junior sociology major, felt it was an eye-opener.

“The movie helped me realize that the climate change affects not only us, but the people around the area of industrial impact as well,” Peuterbaugh said.

Many wonder what they can do to help our world and there are numerous simple habits to pick up that can reduce our carbon footprint.

Just a small list of simple steps we can take include throwing litter away, cutting down on carbon

emissions by walking and biking as much as possible, using less energy by keeping our shades open for natural sunlight, and simply going outside and enjoying the amazing weather we have been having.

Junior theatre major, Michaela Brannon, explained how she plans to celebrate Earth Day and continually work to help the environment.

“I plan to carpool to work to help with gas and pollution, along with continually trying to cut back on waste and energy usage by taking quicker showers and turning the faucet off when brushing my teeth,” Brannon said. “I intend to celebrate our amazing Earth by going out and enjoying the sun!”

On campus, there have been major steps taken toward making a healthier environment by the Solar Pathways Project. The project seeks out future sites for solar panels on campus to add to the few solar panels the ISU campus already has.

Additionally, the Ecology Action Center gives out free recycling bins to any student that goes

to the office and asks for one.

Everyone is already familiar with the three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle, but many people make excuses as to why they’re not recycling. With this resource and the multitude of trash and recycling receptacles located around campus and throughout the city, it is easy to do.

While recycling is obviously important, make sure to remember the other R’s – reduce and reuse. A major factor of climate change is the excessive amounts of resources we use and other materials that go to waste.

Zach Rose, a grad student from the Office of Sustainability and project manager of the finance advocacy and governance team on the Solar Pathways Project said, “People say that they can’t make a big difference individually, but if all of us do our part we can make a great impact together.”

Rose is right. Redbirds can each do their part on Earth Day, and every other day to make a positive impact on our campus and our planet.

Soccer Club: kickin’ it since 2009

CASEY CHAN Features Reporter

Soccer is one of the most renowned sports today, which is why it is no surprise that Illinois State University has a team of its own and a RSO. With a team of 22 players, the ISU Men’s Soccer Club faces a number of teams during their fall season including U of I, Dupage, Iowa and Indiana.

The team is funded through the ISU sports allocation fund and player dues that are expected at the beginning of the season.

The season lasts 10 games and gives ISU soccer players a chance to show off their skills against some competitive varsity and club teams.

Founded in 2005, the team plays in the Western division of the Midwest Soccer Alliance

which is made up of 44 different teams from across the Midwest.

Once the season is completed, the top three teams from each division will move onto regionals where they compete for a spot in nationals.

The competitive conference is a part of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association.

In 2009, ISU began holding its own spring tournament for schools to compete in and it has been nothing but a success. They hope to add more teams to it each year.

Senior financing majors Billy Eddy and Ryan Friend served as captains, presidents and coaches for this year’s team and gave their insight on what it is like to be a member of the team.

“We practice about four times a week,” Eddy said.

“While Ryan and I might serve

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The Men’s Soccer Club at ISU is looking to continue kicking it with competitive teams. as captains, presidents and coaches, we let everyone on the team contribute to our actions on and off the field so that we can

build a bond between us and deal with any issues that may come up.” see SOCCER page 11

Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in the U.S. while serving as a Senator. This day resulted from the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif., which caused massive damage to the environment. In recognition for his hard work towards setting up the national holiday, Nelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Worldwide Recognized Day In 1990, Earth Day became day recognized worldwide. That year, 141 countries participated. Today, over 192 countries, equaling over 1 billion people, participate each year in Earth Day celebrations.

According to Earth Day National Coordinator Denis Hayes, it is the largest secular holiday in the world.

Popular ways to Celebrate Common ways to celebrate Earth Day include planting trees, collecting garbage, signing petitions, encouraging others to recycle and discussing ways to save the planet from depleting resources. Some communities even celebrate Earth Week, which allows for even more time dedicated to raising awareness of the impact we have on our environment.

Earth Day Anthem There is a universal song celebrating Earth Day with lyrics set to Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”

Celebrate in Blo-No Campus Recreation is hosting its fourth annual water bottle swap noon Friday on the Quad. You can bring a recyclable water bottle and trade it in for a reusable Campus Rec CamelBak. University Program Board is hosting their “Down to Earth” event 1 to 3 p.m. Friday on the Quad where you can decorate a reusable tote bag, create your own potted plant and play field games.

On Saturday, visit the Mid Central Community Action Center in Bloomington for the Free Recycling Event of Electronics and recycle your used, unwanted electronics. This event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the back parking lot of the center.

Check out Party for the Planet at Miller Park Zoo for environmental education activities and animal encounters. The event is free with admission, tickets $6.95 per adult, and runs 1 to 3 p.m.

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Students and faculty protest budget impasse

UPB to promote sustainability on Earth Day BRENT BADER Senior Reporter

Students can also pick up seed pouches to grow their own potted plants and bring a bit of the outdoors into their apartments.

Field games will also be available on the Quad for those students looking to simply get out of their apartments and enjoy the fresh air.

University Program Board will celebrate Earth Day by encouraging other students to break out their “green thumbs” 1 to 3 p.m.

April 22 on the Quad with their “Down to Earth” event.

“Essentially we’re promoting sustainability and basically giving back to our Earth,” Justine Mills, public relations chairperson, said.

The “Down to Earth” event will have Illinois State University students decorating reusable tote bags to encourage a switch from the commonplace paper and plastic bags.

Both paper and plastic bags have their environmental disadvantages, but the reusable tote bags can encourage greener habits in the future.

UPB will also have an environmental pledge that students can sign to show their support for sustainability. The first 50 to sign the environmental pledge will receive a free T-shirt.

see UPB page 10

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A group of individuals protested the looming budget impasse on Schroeder Plaza Wednesday afternoon.

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As the calendar flips into late April, an Illinois budget is nowhere to be found. Across the state, universities wait in limbo as politicians in Springfield try and bridge a compromise. At Illinois State University, a small group of individuals stood at Schroeder Plaza to bring the budget issue to the forefront.

Students, faculty and volunteers held posters and passed out flyers to those walking by to inform others about a serious issue ahead.

“I want a lot of students to be represented and we need the state to be able to fund us,” senior biochemistry major Andrew Winfield said. “Many do not understand how much the absence of a budget affects every student who attends a public university in Illinois.”

“Save Higher Ed” and “No Future Without Funding” were slogans used in this particular protest.

Flyers mentioned local representatives who have benefited from higher education. Dan Brady, Bill Mitchell and Jason Barickman were all names mentioned on the handout.

A major reason of why students are impacted by the budget impasse is Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants. Annually, 145,000 students are aided by this program to pay for tuition and fees. However, this has not been funded since July 1, 2015.

Only half of those in need of MAP Grants actually receive relief.

“Raising awareness and educating students are two main purposes of this protest,” instructional history asst. Professor Dr. Katherine McCarthy said. “MAP Grants and other universities are two main problems, as a society we want to fund our future but with no budget it is impossible.”

Downstate in Springfield, a larger rally took place in order to voice opinions.

“We put this on because not everyone can make it down to Springfield in the middle of the day,” McCarthy said. “Localizing the issue will hopefully have a greater effect on the student body.”

With no budget, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University have already implemented widespread layoffs.

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February. She ran the 400 leg on a distance medley relay that broke the school record in the event at the Alex Wilson Invitational this past winter.

The Redbirds look to build upon the strong performance they posted at home last weekend. The women recorded a 43-point victory over runner-up Eastern Illinois University. The men finished in second place.

Follow the action on Twitter @Redbird_TrackXC. For more information and results, read the Vidette’s coverage following the conclusion of the meet.

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The Illinois State track and field team is sending nine athletes to Charlottesville, Va., to compete at the Virginia Challenge hosted by the University of Virginia Friday and Saturday.

Amanda McClain (400, long jump), Kelly McShea (1500, 3000 Steeple), Emily Clay (pole vault), Morgan Keller (shot put, discus), Brandy Thomas (shot put), J.D. LaFayette (1500), Ryan Rutherford (5000), Kyle Mattes (10,000) and Tyler Morse (10,000) will all be competing in Virginia this weekend.

“The goal [this weekend] is to try to get some first-round qualifiers for the NCAA West Regional,” Jeff Bovee, director of track and field, said.

In order to qualify for the NCAA West Regional Preliminary Round at the end of May, athletes must post one of the top 48 marks in the West Region. For relays, the top 24 teams in the West Region qualify for the Regional Championship.

Sophomore Lafayette will make his outdoor debut in the 1500 after missing some time with a groin injury. He posted a personal-best time of 1:49.08 in the 800 last weekend at the Arizona State Sun Angel Classic.

Fifth-year senior McShea will double in the 1500 and 3000 steeple this weekend. She is currently eighth in the West Regional in the steeple.

“We are going to use this weekend as a preview to see if she can handle a double like this going into the Valley Championships next month,” Bovee said. “I also want to see her improve her time [in both events].”

Fifth-year senior Rutherford ran a school record 13:49.99 in the 5000 two seasons ago at the Jesse Owens Track Classic. He outlined what he needed to do in his race this weekend to beat that time.

“I think I’ll just need to stay up with the top tier of people in the race and have the confidence in myself to feel out the pace I need to be hitting,” Rutherford said.

Redshirt freshman Mattes and senior Morse will both compete in the 10,000 this weekend. They were the Redbird’s top two runners last fall in cross country.

Senior Clay will compete in the pole vault. She won this event at the Missouri Valley Indoor Track and Field Championships in Feb-

ruary.

Bovee said he is looking forward to seeing how his female throwers do this weekend in Virginia.

“For [Keller] its about increasing her spot on the [Regional] list to get into the shot put. For [freshman Thomas], it is getting some experience against some of the top throwers around the country. It will be a tremendous experience for her.”

Rounding out the list of Redbird competitors this weekend is McClain, freshman. She won the long jump at the MVC Indoor Track and Field Championships in

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After a month of practices and workouts, the Illinois State football team is set for its 2016 Spring Game Saturday with kickoff set for noon.

Following the loss of seniors QB Tre Roberson and RB Marshaun Coprich, eyes are set on the new backfield led by redshirt sophomores QB Jake Kolbe and RB George Moreira.

Another position to watch on offense is wide receiver, where All-American Anthony Warrum

returns to lead a veteran group.

And on the offensive line, the Redbirds return all five starters from a unit that helped pave the way for over 3,000 yards and 39 touchdowns on the ground.

On defense, the ’Birds will look to replace senior leaders Pat Meehan, David Perkins, Teddy Corwin, Josh Burch and Alex Donnelly.

The game will be played on the turf of Hancock Stadium. For coverage of the Redbirds Spring Game, follow @rkelly1122 and @ Vidette_Sports on Twitter.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016

Happy Hump Day, Mr. Camel

NEWS IN BRIEF Campus Rec helps celebrate Earth Day Students can trade in plastic water bottles for a reusable CamelBak water bottle starting at noon April 22 in the middle of the Quad.

“We’re trying to encourage students to be more sustainable on campus [with] this event. We’re hopeful to get some thinking in that direction and so that not only do they recycle on Earth Day specifically, but also throughout the rest of the days of the year as well,” Campus Recreation assistant marketing director Andy Read said.

Only 12 percent of the 30 billion plastic water bottles sold each year in the United States are recycled.

The event is hosted by Campus Recreation, the Office of Sustainability, University Recycling and Disability Concerns. This is the fourth year of the water bottle swap.

One thousand water bottles will be distributed and the limit is one per person.

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A camel visted campus Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Hump Day, thanks to University Program Board. Other animals, including goats, alpaccas, chincillas, were also on the Quad from 1 - 3 p.m.

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All events planned for the Quad will also be available in the Prairie Room in the Bone Student Center should the weather prove to be less than ideal.

UPB regularly looks to introduce events that support the environment and encourage students to be ethically responsible.

“We have an entire committee that is dedicated to socially responsible and ethically response enrichment,” Mills said. “So we try to bring that throughout the semester.”

Mills said that the group participated in environmental-centric events in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

The next event UPB will host is the “Bucket List” event on April 30.

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Alum brings tunes to ‘Look Up’ DEB BETHEL Features Reporter

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A Illinois State University alumnus has been working hard in the music field, and starting to get contacts with big names in the industry in hopes of getting himself further known and listened to.

Christian Sandel, a 2015 graduate of the Arts Technology Program at ISU, is hoping to embark on an exciting project: producing his fourth album with the multi-gold producer, James Paul Wisner. Wisner is a big name producer, who worked with artists like Paramore, Underoath, Hands Like Houses and Dashboard Confessional.

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“Live shows are really great because you get to interact

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Friend, who has been on the team for all four of his years at ISU, shared details about the tryout process.

“Tryouts last about three days with cuts taking place after the second,”

Should you sublease your apartment?

Studying abroad or student teaching Subleasing is a popular option for students who are studying abroad or student teaching. Most of the apartments close to campus have year-long leases, which makes it inconvenient for those who won’t be on campus for a full year. Subleasing from someone is a way to get out of the obligation of staying in your apartment for a full year.

Home for the summer

Submitted by Christian Sandel

Alumnus Christian Sandel has recorded his music with major producer James Paul Wisner.

with people with fun and good vibes,” Sandel said. “It’s awesome to create music that can encourage people, put a smile on their face, or just even make their day better.”

In the past, Look Up has toured across several states. Decatur and Springfield have been popular areas to perform, and after this album is finished, there are hopes of touring on a grander scale.

Overall, Look Up is a band that is all about positivity, enjoying each other and enjoying music. Sandel has an Indiegogo campaign running with a goal to raise $6,000 in order to be able to record and work with producer Wisner. Supporters can make donations of $5 to $1,500, and with each donation Sandel offers gifts as a thank you. You can check out his project and story at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eGheLkcSP1o and can make a donation to his fund at www.indiegogo.com/projects/look-up-music-project/.

Friend said.

“They consist of small games of five on five, a little bit of shooting and then a scrimmage against those who are already on the team to finish each day.”

The team finished this past season in fifth place with a record of 5-4-1.

For those interested in joining the

team, contact Billy Eddy at wkeddy@ ilstu.edu and look for him at the ISU Sports Club Expo in the fall.

If you plan on going home this summer, you may want to consider finding a subleaser for your apartment. Finding a subleaser over the summer can be beneficial because you won’t be paying for an apartment you are not living in and there will be someone in your apartment to watch it and make sure no one breaks in.

It can save money The biggest perk of finding a subleaser is that it can save you a ton of money. Apartments can be expensive, especially for college students. Paying for an apartment you are not living in is like throwing money in the garbage and the apartment does not go to good use.

Not to sublease Money issues Having a subleaser can be risksy. The subleaser might not keep up on rent, accumulate late fees and may even cause you to have to pay for the rent.

Over usage of utilities Many realty companies have utilities included in their properties, but give residents a budget each semester. If residents go over this budget, they face additional charges. Your subleaser may not monitor their utilities, which could cost you.

Damages to apartment

Casey Chan is a senior public relations major and a features reporter for The Vidette. Any questions regarding his work can be sent to cchan@ilstu.edu.

Every realty company asks its residents to put down a security deposit at signing to cover charges associated with damages at the end of the year. Make sure that your subleaser is respectful of the property so that you don’t get charged extra at the end of the year and get your security deposit back in full.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016

Building a bond

Father, son create strong relationship through love of baseball JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter

Without question, father-son relationships can be some of the most unique, with a wide array of activities that can impact and stregthen the relationship and, in turn, shape the man that the son becomes.

But there is one realm of activities shaping many father-son relationships across the U.S. Sports.

From a father teaching his son how to shoot a basket or throw a football, to cheering (or screaming) at the television during their favorite team’s game, sports can bring fathers and sons closer. One of the most prolific sports between father and son is baseball.

America’s favorite past time is special. Even something as simple as playing catch brings back memories to people everywhere. The simplicity of tossing the ball back and forth and the calmness it brings is a unique way of bonding. Loyalty to an organization is passed down from generation to generation, stories are told about players “back in the day” and so on.

Some father and son relationships are built completely on baseball.

There have been numerous father and son combinations to play in the major leagues—Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. are the most notable duo.

At Illinois State University, Jean Ramirez, a catcher on the Redbird baseball team, and his father, Carlos, are very much an example of a strong bond through baseball.

Jean, a redshirt senior, has been at ISU for two seasons, including this year, following stints at Arkansas and Grayson County College. Ramirez is hitting .257 with four home runs and 22 RBIs for his senior campaign.

Carlos, a former pitcher at the University of Miami, is a baseball coach at Weatherford College in

Texas and an associate scout for the Boston Red Sox. Although they’re not the Griffey’s, it’s clear baseball runs in the family genes.

As a young player, Jean remembers how much of an impact his father had on him. Carlos was hired as a scout early in Jean’s high school career.

“He had a big impact. He started giving me some insight on the game and how to become a better player,” Jean said. “I just knew the game more because of his influence and I was more observant.”

Baseball season brings the two together every year, but the bond they have is second to none.

“Our relationship is very strong,” Carlos said. “We talk often and give each other a lot of encouragement and motivation. It goes both ways.”

With Carlos being a professional scout, Jean highlighted a few benefits it may have.

“We kind of do our own thing so I wouldn’t say there are many benefits,” Jean said. “I still have to work and earn my spot. The good part is I know his boss personally and I’ve done some workouts with the Red Sox. I guess it sort of gets my name out there.”

Carlos has had a major influence on Jean on and off the field as he’s grown older. He reflected on the most important things he has taught Jean.

“Off the field, overcoming adversity,” Carlos said. “In life, there are so many challenges and you need to be mentally tough to get through them. I know he’s a strong kid, especially mentally.”

“On the field, just never giving up,” he said. “You have to give it your best no matter what. If you do, things will fall into place and I always tell him that.”

During the season, Carlos and Jean keep in touch as much as possible. Carlos is always finding ways to stay updated with Redbird

Tracy Conoboy | Vidette Photographer

ISU catcher Jean Ramirez developed a love for baseball through his father, Carlos, a former University of Miami pitcher and current associate scout for the Boston Red Sox. baseball while coaching at Weatherford. Jean talked about their relationship in-season.

“He watches the games online and follows along on Twitter,” Jean said. “If I have a bad game, he’ll let me know it was a bad game. But that’s what I love the most. If I have a bad game, he’ll call me and we’ll talk and figure out ways to improve.

He’s so helpful, he knows the game better than anyone I know.”

Once Jean’s playing career is over, he hopes to follow in his

father’s footsteps and coach.

“I would absolutely love to get into coaching,” he said. “I’d preferably like to start out in college and hopefully get a head coaching job somewhere eventually. I have just always pictured myself doing something with baseball, I don’t ever want to get away from the game.”

The strong bond between Jean and Carlos is evident. They talk often and constantly are motivating each other and helping each other improve. But through all the

insight Carlos has passed down to his son, Jean says he will always remember one thing his father told him.

“One thing that has always stuck is that once baseball stops being fun and starts to feel like a job is when you should stop playing. He told me that when I was younger and when I was going through a frustrating time during my redshirt year. It’s always stuck with me and it’s something I’ll tell my kids one day too.”

Power pop

Redbirds rope three homers in 9-3 win over SIU-E; game vs. Illinois Wesleyan cancelled due to rain RYAN KELLY Sports Reporter

The Illinois State Redbirds defeated the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars Tuesday night, by a score of 9-3 and their game against Illinois Wesleyan was cancelled due to weather.

Illinois State 9 SIU-Edwardsville 3

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Freshman Owen Miller went 4-for-5 against SIU-Edwardsville Tuesday.

ISU had a nice day at the plate, tallying 11 hits, three of which came via the long ball. First baseman Blake Molitor hit the first of the bunch in the third inning, giving the Redbirds a 3-1 lead.

Right fielder Derek Parola hit his first career home run in the fourth and catcher Jean Ramirez hit the third in the eighth inning.

Sophomore Jeffrey Barton started on the hill for the Redbirds and gave up one earned run in four innings pitched. That run came in the first inning. Barton fanned eight batters in the game,

and walked just one, while giving up six hits.

The bullpen gave up just two runs in five innings of work for head coach Bo Durkac and the Redbirds. Rhett Rapshus picked up the victory while pitching a scoreless fifth inning, and striking out one.

Jake Sale, Jack Czeszewski and Jack Landwehr all had a scoreless inning pitched of their own. Sale and Landwehr each struck out two.

Shortstop Owen Miller had a day, going 4-for-5 and driving in one run. The freshman leads the team in both average and RBI. Miller also scored two runs in the ballgame.

Centerfielder Sean Beesley also had a multi-hit game going 2-for5, driving in one run. Beesley also scored a run to help earn the win for ISU.

Illinois State Illinois Wesleyan (Cancelled)

The Horenberger-Bass Classic between the Titans and Redbirds

was moved from the campus of Illinois Wesleyan to Duffy Bass Field at ISU due to weather.

In the top half of the second frame, the Titans plated three runs, but after a light rain began to fall harder and dampen the field, the game was cancelled after two innings.

The game will not be made up.

Up Next The Redbirds will try to take the momentum of their win over SIU-E into a series against the other Southern Illinois school this weekend.

ISU has a three-game set against SIU-Carbondale beginning Friday with first pitch of the series slated for 6 p.m. at Duffy Bass Field.

Following the series against the Salukis, the ’Birds will take on the Purdue Boilermakers 6 p.m. Tuesday in Normal.

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