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Class of 2016 Support your fellow Redbirds; commencement ceremonies are May 6 & 7 NEWS 4

Seniors are entering their final days at ISU, and whether they have post-grad plans or not, the celebrations are beginning. Photo illustration by Holly Petrovich | Vidette Editor-in-Chief; Pictured: Carli Galovich, senior athletic training major

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GRADUATING ATHLETES SAY FAREWELLS SPORTS 9

HOW RACIAL JUSTICE HAS AFFECTED POLITICS VIEWPOINT 8

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Hot Dog! Portillo’s is coming to Normal.

Dance your buns off, Redbirds. Portillo’s is coming to town. This is not a joke.

We know, we know: it’s been a long time coming. You’ve been peppering us with requests to come to Normal for decades, so let’s squash our beef — we’ll be there next year. Frankly, we can’t wait.

If you’ve never been to Portillo’s, we’d relish the chance to serve you lunch and dinner. We think you’ll agree that our food truly cuts the mustard. We’ll serve all our classic items — Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads, cheese fries, and of course, our world famous chocolate cake. Offering anything less would land us in hot water.

Sign up for construction updates, the chance to get an invitation to our sneak peek training meals, and be the first to know exactly when we’ll open at portillos.com/normal. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely, Your Friends at Portillo’s PS - To the class of 2016: We’re sorry we’ll miss you. Perhaps you can stay one more year? Just tell your professors that the hot dog ate your homework.

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Final words of wisdom Professors and instructors helped seniors grow as much as they could in the classroom over the last four years; now they have real-world advice for soon-to-be graduates “It is easy to figure out how to get paid. It is harder to figure out what you enjoy doing. Therefore, first figure out what you like to do, and then figure out how to get paid for it. You have at least 40 years to work, and the time passes way more pleasantly if you don’t mind heading off to your job each day. College is the first step in a long process of discovering what it takes to get you out of bed every morning. For most people, the answer is less about money than about what you do, minute by minute, and what this accomplishes that you’d be proud to tell your grandchildren about. You have roughly sixty years to figure out where you’re going.”

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“Congratulations, graduating seniors! No more homework from your professors! Now as you step into the real world, please be mindful to not over or under estimate it. The world is filled with little details, and do not be afraid to keep asking questions about them. Then try to find solutions. Never underestimate your abilities, as they are what make you a significant contributor to our society.”

Professor Qichang Su, Department of Physics

“Be sure to ask the questions in life that really matter, those that go beyond the job, the paycheck, and the self-serving interests.”

“My advice would be: Don’t try to make a living but instead live a making. Also, being successful is not a question of how good you are but rather how bad you want it.”

Professor Ellis Hurd, College of Education

Professor Ricardo Cruz, Department of English Ricardo Cruz

Ellis Hurd “Strive not to express your opinion, but rather, strive to inform it.”

Professor John Binning, Department of Psychology

“My wish for all of you is to continue to have many ‘a-ha’ moments. Be daring so that you can learn from your mistakes. The only person who will stand in the way of your success is you!”

John Binning “Don’t get too concerned with finding your destination. Instead, seek daily to do the next right thing.”

Heidi Harbers

Dr. Candice Osenga, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Candice Osenga “Be open to new experiences in life.

Travel far, eat well, meet new people, and live your life to the fullest.”

Professor Rachel Bowden, School Biological Sciences Rachel Bowden

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Dr. Heidi Harbers, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

“I would tell students not to be disappointed if they don’t land their dream job immediately upon graduation.

Many people have three to four jobs before they find one that fits what they would really like to do. I would also tell students to stay in touch with their professors. Not only do we like to hear from former students about what they’re doing, it’s always good to network!”

Professor Laura Edwards, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

What you need to know for graduation Illinois State University’s spring commencement is May 6 and 7, with various times for each college

Graduation Times Mennonite College of Nursing: 4 p.m. May 6 Braden Auditorium

College of Arts and Sciences: 7 p.m. May 6 Redbird Arena

College of Education and Interdisciplinary University Studies: 9 a.m. May 7 Redbird Arena College of Applied Science and Technology: 12 p.m. May 7 Redbird Arena

College of Business: 4 p.m. May 7 Redbird Arena

College of Fine Arts: 7 p.m. May 7 Braden Auditorium Check out a related photo gallery after graduation on at videtteonline.com

AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter

Graduates should arrive at their commencement one hour early prior to their start time with their cap and gown.

Students graduating at Braden Auditorium must check in at the Circus Room in the Bone Student Center. Students graduating at Redbird Arena must check in at Horton Fieldhouse, located north of Redbird Arena.

For friends and family coming to help celebrate, Braden Auditorium is

located at 200 N. University Street.

Redbird Arena is located at 702 W. College Ave. Complimentary parking is available for all guests. All parking lots around the venue will be open for commencement parking.

It is important to remember bags, backpacks and boxes, except for purses and medical equipment, will not be permitted into Redbird Arena for commencement.

For any questions or concerns regarding commencement, contact Graduation Services at (309) 438-2836.

Graduation ceremonies are May 6 and 7.

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A female student was attacked on the trail 10 a.m. Monday. The assailant is still at large.

ISU student assaulted on Constitution Trail ANDREW MARSHALL & BRENT BADER News Staff

A 22-year-old Illinois State University female student was assaulted while jogging on Constitution Trail around 10 a.m. Monday north of Raab Road near Linden Street.

Normal Police responded to the victim’s 911 call at 10:22 a.m. on the trail where a battered person was found and subsequently rushed to Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.

Normal Police confirmed that the student was ambushed from behind and then beaten repeatedly in the face until the suspect ran off. She did not recognize the assailant, but described him to the police as a white male in his 30s with “long, dirty blonde hair” and is currently still at large. Normal PD is still investigating the incident as an aggravated battery. The crime is qualified as aggravated felony battery given it took place in a public park.

The ISU student was running on the trail after leaving her apartment at The Lodge when further down the

trail, near the AMC Starplex Theater, she was attacked, according to police reports. The assailant pushed her into a wooded area, jumped on her and then proceeded to hit her in the face. After which he fled the scene. There were no belongings stolen from the victim and police said the motive is still unknown.

Sgt. Cherry of Normal PD urged everyone on the trail to beware of someone matching this description and suggested traveling in pairs.

“The big thing is to be aware of your surroundings and if you see anything that stands out don’t hesitate to call,” Cherry said.

The ISU senior social work major sustained injuries to her face with bruised ribs and temporary hearing loss in one ear, a family member said. There were no internal injuries, but it is unknown whether she has a concussion. The student is from west suburbs of Chicago, and has returned home to recover.

The ISU senior was set to graduate Friday, May 6 and is currently working with ISU academics to see if this would still be possible, the family member said.

NEWS IN BRIEF Board of Trustees to meet Saturday Beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold a budget work session at the Offices of Petco Petroleum in Hinsdale. During this time, the Board will be holding budget-based discussions. No resolutions will be considered and no action will be taken during the session.

This meeting was not included in

the Board’s initial calendar for 2016 that is available on ISU’s website.

Their next scheduled meeting was for May 6.

This meeting is the second of the month with the first having taken place on April 2. ISU chief of staff, Jay Groves, stated that the discussion is likely based the stop-gap funding that was announced last week for universities.

“I think they want to talk about what that means,” Groves said.

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Christal Sheppard talked about intellectual property Wednesday at the Alumni Center.

NATHAN PENN Political Reporter

Christal Sheppard, Midwest regional director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) spoke about intellectual property basics and patent law Wednesday afternoon at the Illinois State University Alumni Center.

Sheppard elaborated specifically on a patent law known as the America Invents Act. Passed in 2011, the act focused on reforms in the way that patents are filed.

Sheppard emphasized the long standing importance of patent law and the USPTO in the United States.

“Intellectual property, particularly patent law, was so important to this country’s founding and development,” Sheppard said. “Our office has been in business 226 years... every single thing that has ever been patented has gone through our office.”

Although patent law has a long governmental history, and is Groves stated that, while the content of the discussion will not be known until the meeting takes place, there may be talk involving how funding will affect future tuition rates.

ISU faculty member to take seat on Unit 5 board Illinois State University faculty member, Joseph Cleary, has taken Denise Schuster’s seat on the McLean County Unit 5 school board. The seat was open following Schuster’s

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prevented court cases and other complications that arose from the first to invent system, which was enacted in 2013.

“If you are first to the patent office as an inventor, you can get a patent and not have to worry about other people making your invention,” Sheppard said.

Eventually, a one year grace period was put into place in to protect small inventors and universities.

“If you publish or talk about your invention, you have one year to publish your patent application,” she said. “If you publish today, no matter what anyone does for the next year, you can still be the first person to file.”

Sheppard went on to explain more aspects and details of the America Invents Act, intellectual property and USPTO. She followed her presentation with a question and answer session.

resignation, and Cleary is to be appointed at tonight’s board meeting.

Cleary is an instructional assistant professor of construction management at ISU, working in the Department of Technology. He will be filling this position until April of next year, once someone is elected to finish Schuster’s two-year term.

Currently, Cleary serves as president of the district’s citizens advisory council, which operates as a liaison between Unit 5 and the Bloomington-Normal community. He will be stepping down from this position to

take the seat on the board. In addition, Cleary is also a member of the Normal Planning Commission, a 2015 graduate of Leadership McLean County, vice president of Non-Tenure Track Faculty at ISU and was a former member of the Bloomington Comprehensive Planning Committee.

Cleary said his former positions in the community have helped him learn about school board organization and communication between the district and community.

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decided through Congress, Sheppard clarified that intellectual property is not a partisan issue.

“Intellectual property, unlike a lot of things in Congress, is not partisan, but it is political,” she said. “You have very divided sides, but unlike a lot of things that are happening in Congress right now… intellectual property bills are passing.”

The most significant change that the America Invents Act made was a transition from “first to file” to “first to invent.” This means that inventors can now file patents for inventions before they are completed. Previously, patents could not be filed until the invention was complete.

Sheppard said that the “first to invent” system was recognized as complicated, and used almost exclusively in the U.S. The first to invent system raised complicated questions such as “Who was actually first? And at what point did they have an invention, and more than just an idea?”

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Located at 304 N. Main St., Tony’s Tacos is a new restaurant that is becoming popular among students.

Authenticity, family priority at Tony’s Tacos EMA SASIC News Reporter

Tony’s Tacos, located at 304 N. Main St., has been welcoming customers for less than two weeks, but is already making a big impression on Mexican food lovers.

“I have had nothing but good comments from people so far,” assistant manager Carmen Depaz said. “I’ve had one customer who came back three times in one day. Call it crazy, but that’s pretty awesome and that made us really happy.”

Depaz’s brother-in-law and sister, Jesus and Norma Ortiz, own the restaurant. Jesus Ortiz was the general manager of Sonic and many other restaurants, but always wanted to start his own business. Depaz’s parents were also restaurant owners, so with their support, Jesus and Norma Ortiz opened Tony’s Tacos.

The love and support of family is very much felt throughout the restaurant. Both families

work together in the restaurant. There are three generations of Antonios, Depaz’s father, brother and nephew, which caused them to coin the name Tony’s Tacos.

The dishes served at Tony’s Tacos incorporate family recipes and the different styles of cooking seen from the two families. Depaz’s family is from Mexico’s capital, Mexico City, while Jesus Ortiz’s family is from Puebla, Mexico.

“My mother has a wonderful book in her house of great recipes that are from back home from a little ranch in Mexico up in the mountains, so it’s very authentic,” Depaz explained.

“The most wonderful thing about it is since we are from two different portions of Mexico, we have this great mixture of the different ways things are cooked, so we have a combination of a little bit of everything.”

Every morning, both families come in to

make dough and just about everything else offered on the menu from scratch. When customers come in, they can see the cooks making the food from the kitchen. Depaz compared coming into the restaurant to coming into the family’s kitchen at home.

What customers receive is what is served in their household.

Some of the most popular menu items available are original tacos, burritos, quesadillas and sopes. The sopes, which look like thick tortillas, are first cooked and then deepfried to a crisp. They are then topped off with a layer of beans and other toppings. Customers have the ability to customize each dish that has an authentic Mexican flavor.

Tony’s Tacos also offers delicacies that are very rarely seen in other Mexican-style restaurants. Depaz said families enjoy seeing tripas, which in Mexican cuisine are the small intestines of farm animals, on the menu

because it is something they only get to eat when they go to Mexico.

Customers can also get complementary chips and salsa with their orders.

In addition, Illinois State University students found a new place to hang out that is close to campus.

“Every time I go there I have a good time with my friends,” sophomore psychology major Christian Raether said. “People are always laughing and the food is unbelievably delicious which makes it even better.”

While there are currently no promotions, Tony’s Tacos is planning on having future discounts available for ISU students as well as weekly and daily specials.

Tony’s Tacos is open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information and a full menu, visit the Tony’s Tacos Facebook page.

YWCA to educate young girls and ‘stand against racism’ KYRA VANDIVIER New Reporter

YWCA McLean County is hosting an event to educate young girls about race and empowerment through a reading, group activity and discussion.

The Stand Against Racism event is 4 p.m. Thursday.

The event will be an hour and a half long experience. It is aimed toward young girls of color, aged four to ten years old, within the BloomingtonNormal community.

“Girls of color are often overlooked when educators and policymakers

address issues of racial and gender inequality in schools and when policymakers address issues of racial inequality in the juvenile justice system,” Christy Germanis, the director of communication and development at YWCA, said of why they chose to focus on girls of color.

The girls will gather for a reading of “Amazing Grace” by Mary Hoffman by a volunteer from Reading to End Racism. The book focuses on a creative young African American girl who is “empowered by the strength of her imagination.”

After the reading, the girls will

recieve a snack and participate in a craft that focuses on empowering their imagination. They will also participate in a discussion of the book, in order to embrace life as a girl of color.

“In a time of social media and so many avenues for immediate information and entertainment, our daughters are presented with skewed definitions of what beauty truly is,” Luisa Gomez, prevention educator at YWCA, said.

“Mainstream media, especially reality television, portrays women of color as confrontational, poor communicators, and angry black women

whose goal in life is to belittle other women of color and seek out and remain in unhealthy relationships with men. That is why community based self-esteem programming is essential for our girls of color.”

“It is our duty in the community to be good role models and mentors, especially to girls of color,” Germanis said. “Our hope is each of these girls will remember this day and the words spoken.”

Parents can also attend an

empowerment session lead by Luisa Gomez at 4:30 p.m. while the children are participating in their activity. It will focus on tips and tricks for parents who seek to empower their girls.

McLean County is not the only area hosting an event similar to this.

Throughout the country there will be nearly 750 Stand Against Racism events from April 28 to May 1. These events include public advocacy, community education and public proclamations.

Canine influenza found in Blo-No A new illness spread to the Bloomington-Normal area that is affecting dogs. It is a respiratory infection known as canine influenza. While contagious to animals only, it is rarely fatal.

There is one confirmed case in Bloomington-Normal, according to The Pantagraph. Dr. David Bortell of Bortell Animal Hospital in Bloomington confirmed the case, though the dog is not a patient of Bortell’s.

The virus can also be found in cats, guinea, pigs and ferrets. Being that the infection is new to the area, it is dangerous for pets as they have not developed an immunity. Most dogs exposed to the virus may become infected.

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Dress to impress at graduation As graduation approaches, there is less and less time to figure out what to wear under your big black robe.

While many might not care what they wear, your parents might actually want some decent photos of you to commemorate the moment, so make sure you plan a good outfit under your cap and gown. Don’t leave it until the last minute or you might catch yourself in a bind.

Keep it classy

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The Horticulture Club gets students involved in the Bloomington-Normal community.

Horticulture Club offers opportunities for students to grow Buettner says he personally enjoys working at the Horticulture Center because it “feels like a getaway.”

“It is across from Heartland Community College, Dedicated to giving students out-of-thewhich isn’t that far, but it allows you to relax and classroom experience interacting with each other and enjoy nature,” he said. “It helps you get away from all the Bloomington-Normal community, Illinois State the stress of college.”

University’s Horticulture Club improves students’ Despite becoming an official RSO in 2015, the knowledge of the land and the community itself.

Horticulture Club’s 35 members have been active for Horticulture Club hosts events with current several years. members in the horticulture industry. The group “Our dues are $10 for the whole academic year, offers a variety of activities including educational which is only for extra weekspeakers, hands on projects trips such as Starved and trips to “important and “By joining the horticulture club, you end Rock, paintballing and other educational places.” will create friendships that will last a events off campus,” Buettner Jonathan Buettner, a “Anyone is welcome to horticulture and landscape lifetime ... You also learn useful skills said. attend our bi-weekly meetmanagement major, is the ings on Wednesdays at 5:30 president of the Horticulture to help maintain a beautiful yard the Ropp Agriculture Club. He says his favorite with healthy plants, and the ability to in Building.” part about the club is the Although several memendless opportunities they grow your own food to help create a bers are enrolled in agriculoffer. sustainable future.” ture-related majors, the club “We never do the same currently has members who thing twice and there is are in other majors as well. always something to do,” he Jonathan Buettner Anyone is welcome to join said. president of horticulture club the club.

“We visit innovative “By joining the Horticulture Club, you will create companies pioneering our industry, learn through friendships that will last a lifetime,” Buettner said. doing different projects such as tree climbing, “You also learn useful skills to help maintain woodworking, hardscaping and landscaping, as well a beautiful yard with healthy plants and the ability as trips to trade shows and the National Collegiate to grow your own food to help create a sustainable Landscape Competition each year.” future.”

Although horticulture group members usually Interested in getting involved with the horticulwork with the Horticulture Center (since it is related ture club? Visit their its website and Facebook page, to the Department of Agriculture), they also spend or contact Jonathan Buettner at jbuettn@ilstu.edu. time at Genevieve Green Gardens, the Fell Arboretum, the Collections House Greenhouse and more Gianna Annunzio is a senior english major and the recently, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. features reporter for The Vidette. Any questions or “[We work there] assisting in the care of grape comments regarding her article can be directed to plants to produce wine,” Buettner said. “[The Horticulture Center] also allows us to be vidette_gmannun@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @​ flexible and creative to try new things.”

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Graduation is a time when family is around and happy to celebrate your accomplishments. As your parents, and possibly even your grandparents and extended family may be in attendance for the occasion, it’s best to dress appropriately. Skimpy dresses or teeny tiny rompers might be cute going-out attire, but it likely will not be a hit with the family. Neither will shorts or gym shoes. Make sure to dress the part and avoid any family feuds on your big day.

Make a step in the right direction Choosing the best shoes to match your outfit is essential, but there are some other factors to keep in mind. As you’ll likely be standing for long periods of time, and walk across a stage to grab your diploma, you’ll want to pick shoes that are comfortable and that you are able to walk in. Sky-high stilettos might cause a bit of unwanted drama if you can’t walk properly in them, but flip flops may be a bit too casual. Stick to low heels, cute sandals or flats. You can always take pictures in the different shoes, then switch to more comfortable shoes for the actual ceremony.

Remember the occasion While you may not be a style guru, you still want to pick an outfit to please your family. Some people joke about wearing a T-shirt and shorts under their gown, but when you look back at the pictures you take afterward, you’ll likely kick yourself for the lapse of judgment.

Find something more formal and appropriate to please your family, even if you personally don’t care much about what you wear.

Test out the hair This one is mostly for those with long hair. As ugly as they are, graduation caps are a must to wear on the actual day. Instead of stressing last minute about how to wear your hair, test it out in advance to see what looks best with the cap. Often times, the graduation cap looks best with hair down, soft curls or straight locks, but don’t be afraid to have fun with it. As long as it fits under the cap and you are happy with the style, then your hair will look fabulous on graduation day.

Dress lightly As you will be spending a period of time in a big gown, in a room with hundreds of others on a hot day, it is best to dress lightly underneath the gown. Summer dresses with short or no sleeves will be much more comfortable than a heavier dress with long sleeves, and will look much better with the gown. Dress shirts and ties also work best, but skip the jacket under the gown, or else you’ll be sweating throughout the whole ceremony.

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MY VIEW DELANE MCLURKIN Columnist

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How Black Lives Matter changes politics

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his month marked the one year anniversary since Freddie Gray died after being taken under arrest

by Baltimore Police Department officers. Gray’s death added to a string of highly publicized cases of police officers showing little regard for the lives of young black men in the United States.

By the time Baltimore was in protest, the Black Lives Matter movement was well underway.

Starting as a Twitter hashtag in 2012, the movement has grown into one of the most mobilizing racial justice movements in recent history. Black Lives Matter has successfully called attention to miscarriages of justice based on race, and shifted the public dialogue to include problems of racial inequality.

For the first time in years, racial justice has become a major

issue in presidential politics.

Candidates can no longer make vague promises to minorities, in halfhearted attempts to corral their votes. Sen. Bernie Sanders learned this the hard way when Black Lives Matter activists took the stage as he delivered a speech last fall. Sanders has since embraced the movement, and added racial justice into his platform, with an emphasis on political violence.

Black Lives Matter has also served as a polarizing force, igniting old racial tensions, and sparking fear among certain populations. The subsequent “Blue Lives Matter,” and “All Lives Matter” phrases served as empty slogans used in attempts to delegitimize calls for racial equality.

The backlash to Black Lives Matter revealed that there is an unsettling number of people

that think race-based police violence is acceptable on some level. Donald Trump has successfully gained the support of this crowd. In a GOP debate earlier this year, he said that “police are the most mistreated people in this country.” This is coming from a man who has proposed banning Muslims from entering the U.S., killing the families of terrorists and questioned President Barack Obama’s nationality for years based on his race.

But the hypocrisy does not matter to Trump supporters, or to most opponents of the Black Lives Matter movement.

They can feel the threat to the established racial hierarchy. If the police are held accountable for inequities in the use of force, then law enforcement can no longer carry out its role as an establishment of racial oppres-

sion.

There is a culture of racially motivated and politically based violence in our nation’s police departments. They have become militarized and disconnected with the people they are meant to protect. Crime has been on a steady decline in the U.S. for years, but some police departments increasingly feel that they are at war with a demented civilian population.

At this crucial moment in American politics, we can choose how we police ourselves into the future. Police departments can continue to become increasingly militaristic, retreating from any attempts to connect with communities.

Or the police can make changes to conduct themselves with a new mindset that rejects old assumptions about race, crime and the use of force.

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pril is National Autism Awareness Month, and encourages all to call for more recognition on autism acceptance. While this is a great tactic to gain attention on an important topic, autism awareness should be promoted during all 12 months of the year, not just one.

Autism is a disorder that causes abnormalities in the brain structure or function. Typically, parents first notice signs when they notice their child is not following a typical developmental course. Researchers do not know what the precise cause of autism is, but think it ties with heredity and genetics; they are still investigating ways to find the single “trigger” that causes autism to develop, and are always looking for more ways to help those with the disability.

Early autism detection is also crucial, because then children can start appropriate learning and treatment programs early on, creating a sense of routine which has shown to help them learn better.

Unfortunately, in America, autism spectrum disorder is often thought of as a childhood condition, therefore reasearch and treatment focuses primarily on children, when it is actually a life long condition. There needs to be more accommodations and efforts to support people of all ages and stages on the spectrum.

About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder and more than 3.5 million Americans live with the disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2000 to 2010 the number of children diagnosed with autism rose from 1 in 150 to 1 in 68.

Places all across the BloomingtonNormal area have stepped up to support autism. Many restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores during April ask for donations toward the Autism Society. Additionally, Illinois State University’s Autism Speaks U, the autism awareness organization on campus, decorated the Quad with blue ribbons to draw attention toward the disorder. The group also hosts a Hero Dash 5k where all proceeds go toward Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks U hosts frequent meetings throughout the year as well.

Another ISU support system includes the series “Mornings with the Professors” on Adults with Autism in the Workplace and Society. They have been previewing their series 9 to 11:30am every Friday all month, with the last session this week. Also on Friday is a theatrical showcase run

by Seedling Encore for adults with disabilities.

It is great to see so many programs and events supporting autism locally, but this awareness should not end with the month. The Autism Society relies ultimately on the work and support of local and state efforts, and while the network has grown, it can definitely get larger.

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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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

Redbirds for Life Senior student-athletes reflect on careers at Illinois State

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It’s a relief to be finished with school. I put a lot of hard work and dedication into class. My favorite memory is crossing the stage at graduation. I went to shake President Dietz’ hand and told him that we will get another championship ring...and we did!”

It feels absolutely great to be graduating knowing I’m the first to do it in my family. My favorite memory was when we beat ranked Wichita State at Redbird Arena and all the students rushed the court.”

DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell | Men’s Basketball

Josh Burch | Football

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It feels great to have graduated from ISU, especially since I don’t have to go to classes anymore. My favorite memory from ISU was our entire trip to Frisco [for the FCS National Championship] my junior year. ”

It feels great to graduate. I’ve been working day in and day out for this moment and now that it’s finally here it’s such an incredible feeling. My favorite memory of ISU probably has to be last year when we swept Wichita State at their place and our coach telling us it was the first time an ISU baseball team has swept them.

That was such a great feeling and it was very special to be a part of.”

Nate Bond | Football

Jean Ramirez | Baseball

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I am grateful I was able to graduate from Illinois State.

My family is proud of me and all of my accomplishments.

This moment has not hit me just yet. Every day here has been a memory. Year after year, I learned something new and grew as a person. I am going to miss Illinois State University.”

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Octavia Crump | Women’s Basketball

It’s a bittersweet feeling but still really exciting knowing I’ll be graduating from ISU in a couple of days. I don’t have a specific favorite memory but any time I’m with my friends and teammates is always a good time.”

Taylor Clayton | Swimming and Diving

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Wentz says that now, but coming from North Dakota where he was football royalty, he has yet to handle criticism on a national stage.

How is he going to react when he throws three or four interceptions in a blowout loss? What is he going to do when he misses a receiver for a game-winning touchdown? Will he show toughness if he rolls out of the pocket and gets smashed by Bobby Wagner or Ryan Kerrigan? How will he handle the brutal Philly fans should he land with the Eagles?

“It’s exciting to bring light to North Dakota,” Wentz said. “I want to show you can come from anywhere. North Dakota is an awesome place and I just wanted to really hit on that.”

Being raised a country boy his whole life, it certainly will be a culture shock no matter where he ends up.

Wentz will find out Thursday evening whether he will be flying out to the West Coast to play in the land of glamour for the Los Angeles Rams, or to a less alluring City of Brotherly Love to sling passes for the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Obviously, Philly is really passionate, their fans are ready to win,” Wentz said. “L.A., it’s an exciting time for that franchise. Their fans come from all over the place. Both are awesome situations. We’ll see what happens.”

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Normal continues tree-friendly growth on Arbor Day BRENT BADER Senior Reporter

The Town of Normal will commemorate Arbor Day by planting a White Oak tree and celebrating its designation as “Tree City USA” starting 10 a.m., April 29 in Carden Park.

“Planting trees has always been a priority for the Town of Normal,” Jenni Blum, marketing coordinator for the Parks and Recreation department, said. “They clean the air, mask noise and promote a general sense of wellbeing.”

The town will plant the White Oak tree, the official tree of the State of Illinois, right next to the children’s play area, Safety Town, in Carden Park right off of Raab Road.

The tree is one of 117 supplied by the Town of Normal. Fifty of the trees were planted at Ironwood Golf Course. The remaining trees will be placed in Normal parks and in town right-of-ways.

“It think it’s important for our community, as not only does it provide for a healthier community but it makes it prettier and more enjoyable,” Blum said.

Blum said the addition of trees to the community has many benefits for the community including cleaner air, improved storm

Normal is celebrating Arbor Day by planting the official state tree, the White Oak, 10 a.m. Friday. water management, better property values and increased energy savings.

The tree planting at Carden Park will take place rain or shine,

and the planting area will be covered with a tent if the weather is inclement.

In addition to the townsupplied trees, Normal obtained

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Swamp White Oaks, 500 of which were already planted along Constitution Trail. The additional 500 will be planted at Ironwood Golf Course.

The Town of Normal achieved the “Tree City USA” designation for the 17th consecutive year from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Tree City USA is a national program that provides the framework for community forestry management for cities and towns across the nation.

The designation is awarded to communities that meet the foundations’ requirements which include: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita as well as an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.

The Town of Normal regularly attempts to meet these foundation requirements for the benefits a community with many trees provides.

“We strive to maintain this designation,” Blum said. “We know it’s a great designation, it looks good for people who are considering moving to this community and it’s something we’re proud of here in Normal.”

1,000 free trees from the Living Lands & Waters environmental organization headquartered in East Moline, Ill. These trees are a combination of Bur Oaks and

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

As the school year comes to an end, graduating seniors have mixed emotions about moving on to the next step in their lives.

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Redbirds reminisce

Seniors salute ISU as they look back at the memories made on campus GIANNA ANNUNZIO Features Reporter

As the final week of classes comes to a close, soon-tobe Illinois State University graduates begin to reflect on their previous years in college before receiving their wellearned diploma.

It’s a difficult time for students, currently in the midst of finalizing papers and studying for exams. Sitting through the final hours of undergrad classes while considering the hectic upcoming schedule, it’s not out of the question for one to develop a love/hate relationship with academia.

“Being a senior has been the best and the worst of times, so many assignments and new responsibilities to look forward to, yet so many last adventures and memories you form,” Cynthia Arellano, a senior social work major, said. Like most students aware of the long road ahead, she’ll look back on the events of the past few years fondly.

While attempting to complete coursework is one of the greatest senior stressors, there are also moments of gratitude thrown into the hectic mix. As the days approach commencement, seniors can’t help but to reminisce on their crucial first year at ISU. For most, leaving friends who helped the transition run smoother is the most difficult reality to grasp. Alongside friends, having to leave your favorite clubs, organizations and teams makes for another series of tough goodbyes.

“Looking back over my ISU experience, what I’ll miss most is my friends who became more like family, random ice cream trips with my roommates, and working off stress at kickboxing, just to name a few,” Allie Moorman, senior biological sciences major, said.

“When I transferred here sophomore year I didn’t know many people and I was scared. But looking back, I have made the best of friends and memories that I will cherish forever,” she said. “ISU became a home away from home and I would not change my decision to come here for anything.”

Knowing it’s the final time you’ll walk through the Quad as an undergrad, or spend weekends chatting with roommates in your apartment is a difficult realization.

“ISU became a home away from home and I would not change my decision to come here for anything.”

Allie Moorman, senior bioliogical sciences major

From discovering which building your classes were in as a newcomer to being able to navigate a group around Uptown, the memories you’ve gained will stand as the most prominent reminder of your time as a Redbird.

Ellen Schumacher, a senior marketing and organizational leadership major, relates to the binary feelings of both excitement and melancholy.

“Graduating is very exciting, but also hard because it means leaving the place I’ve called home for the last four years. I have made so many great memories at ISU and it’s sad to think its coming to an end,” she said.

“This last semester has been tough because every time something happens, you think this is the last time. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very excited to start my career, but right now I already miss ISU and I haven’t even left yet.”

Feeling homesick during year one now seems incomparable to the nostalgic feeling of reminiscence seniors will take with them after receiving their diploma. Despite this “end of an era,” so many of these students are enthusiastic about beginning their careers, eager to uncover what is in store for them postgrad.

Collin Snyder, a senior psychology major, still plans on keeping ISU at arms reach.

“When I got to ISU my freshman year, I quickly became homesick and thought about transferring to a college closer to home,” Snyder said. “Then I joined the Big Red Marching Machine and made lots of friends through it, and that is a big part of why ISU is my second home. I’m extremely happy that I made the decision to stay at ISU, and I plan on staying and working at the university after graduation.”

ISU has stood as a location of growth and development for numerous young people. As the curtains come down on another chapter in life, each of us within the class of 2016 will continue to stand into the future as a community of Redbirds.

Forever Redbirds offers gifts for donations REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter

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llinois State University has been your home for years, and it’s safe to say that you’ve enjoyed your experiences and have come to call Blo-No home.

Giving a gift upon your graduation gives future Redbirds the chance to enjoy ISU just as much, as donations help provide scholarships and grants to future or current students.

“First and foremost, a huge benefit of making a gift is that you have the opportunity to give back and give future Redbirds the same opportunities you had as a student at ISU,” senior Forever Redbird and Student Outreach intern, Hannah Ritter, said.

For students looking to give back, the $20.16 that Forever Redbirds is asking of graduating seniors is a small gift that can

help you commemorate your experience at ISU. While you can donate to the campus as a whole, you can also choose where the money goes.

“It gives students the opportunity to give back to the areas on campus that made their experience at ISU so amazing. It helps bridge the gap between the funding we get from the state and tuition and what we actually need to thrive as a university, and it helps students get into the habit of giving as alumni,” Ritter said.

Ritter also said you can show your love for your favorite part of campus through Forever Redbirds.

“These gifts can go to any area on campus, Ritter said. “I personally made my gift to the College of Business because that is the area that impacted my college career the most, but there are over 200 funds for students to choose from, and

these funds range from the university departments to things as specific as the Gamma Phi Circus. This gives students the opportunity to help fund a program that really impacted their time at ISU and they’ll know exactly where their money will go.”

With the help of these gifts, the school will be able to continue to run and produce knowledgeable graduates, even at a time when the state might not be all that supportive. It’s obvious that Illinois funding for public education is a whirlwind right now.

There’s no guarantee that ISU will continue to receive state money, so it’s important to help the school that helped you receive your diploma. As an alum, you want to see your alma mater succeed, so doing your part to keep the school alive and help the funding will be rewarding in the end.

Donating to ISU also makes our beloved school look great to others. People keep track of alumni relations with colleges and donations keep these numbers positive.

Keeping up with other big schools shows just how great ISU can be. Plus, it will make your degree seem more important if the school is in good standing with the help of the extra donations and funding.

As if the incentive to help your school succeed isn’t enough, the Forever Redbirds group has added a little gift to those willing to donate.

“I really hope that intrinsic motivation is the reason students make their gift.

But if that’s not enough, if you make a gift of $20.16, you get a really cool pair of Redbird socks. I wear mine all the time,” Ritter said.

The socks are nice, but the rewarding feeling of helping your alma mater is certainly worth the $20.16.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016

Working over Wentz

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Sports editors evalute North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz, expected No. 1 or No. 2 overall selection in this year’s draft, highest FCS prospect in NFL history CHICAGO – As they ultra-talented quarterback. let a slim lead slip away, Moments like that are when North Dakota State Unithe 23-year-old himself knew he could play at the versity found itself in a rare position. highest level of competition.

After giving up a 23-21 “After the end of my MY VIEW junior advantage to Illinois State year, going through in the 2014 FCS National JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor the playoffs and beating a Championship, the Bison tough Illinois State team in trailed 27-23 with just 1:38 the championship, it really left on the clock. NDSU was in danger of seeing started to hit me [that I could play in the NFL],” its streak of three straight national titles come Wentz, Wednesday morning before the 2016 to an end – titles that had culminated with rela- NFL Draft, said. “After that year, I knew physitively easy victories in each prior championship cally I could handle this and I showed it through game. that year when we won the championship.”

It was an uncomfortable spot for them to be Wentz has been tabbed as a “can’t miss prosin, but the Bison still held the ultimate trump pect” by several draft experts around the nation card in their hands: Carson Wentz. and it’s easy to see why. He showcased consisThe quarterback channeled his inner Joe tency, high work ethic, strong football IQ and Montana—sans John Candy in the crowd­—to leadership on and off the field throughout his lead the Bison on one final drive for a come- five years in Fargo. The physical tools of the from-behind victory. Wentz showed off his towering 6-foot-5, 223-lb signal caller, plus the entire repertoire on the drive, completing poise shown in pressure-packed situations, are 3-of-5 passes for 78 yards with a deep post, just a few more examples of why Wentz is so quick out and 33-yard vertical before capping highly touted. the comeback off with a 5-yard touchdown run So sure, he’s an intelligent, hard working and in a 29-27 win. exemplary guy. But why would an NFL team, Moments like that clutch championship-win- desperate to win now, take such a high risk by ning drive are exactly why NFL owners, general throwing millions into an unproven arm that managers and scouts have drooled over the only threw 612 passes in his collegiate career?

Toss in the fact that Wentz who will be the top quarterthrew those passes against back taken—and who will FCS competition—the have the best career. second tier level of Division “I don’t get caught up in I football—and the queswho’s the other guy,” Wentz tion is, “Why should Carson MY VIEW said. “I’ve still to this date, Wentz be the No. 1 or No. 2 barely watched anything on overall NFL Draft pick?” his tape. I’ve seen him when ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor The answer is simple: we throw side-by-side and upside. everything, but I know he’s It’s not like it’s a secret. The NFL is a passing going to be a great player. Obviously, everyone’s league and the number of great quarterbacks is going to compare us for a long time and it just growing smaller by the day. Teams are chomp- is what it is. It’ll be exciting to see where we ing at the bit to find the next franchise guy who both fall. Hopefully, we play each other a lot in can lead them to the promised land. the NFL.” Can Wentz be that cornerstone, franchise Goff and Wentz both have the potential for quarterback? Absolutely. Will it be a smooth successful careers in the NFL. Wentz has the skillset to be not just a good road? Absolutely not.

Wentz is not John Elway or Peyton Manning NFL quarterback, but a great one. But his familor Andrew Luck or Jim Kelly. He is not one of iarity with the pro-style offense, calmness in the best quarterback prospects in NFL history. the pocket and his sharp release are essentially In fact, he may not even be the best quarterback cancelled out by his lack of arm strength, inconin his own class. sistent footwork and inability to throw the deep Jared Goff, quarterback out of the University ball. of California, Berkeley, is the man Wentz will “You can’t worry about what other people be compared to—whether he likes it or not—for say,” Wentz said. “I’m always going to hold the rest of his career ala Elway/Kelly. Ever since myself to high expectations regardless. It the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles doesn’t matter how I’m judged, I’m always traded up to the No. 1 and No. 2 overall slots, respectively, the debates have been endless over see WENTZ page 9

Conversation with Corwin ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor

Illinois State defensive lineman Teddy Corwin had one of the most successful runs at defensive end in school history.

Although his senior season in 2015 was hampered by a broken foot, the 6-foot5, 260-lb. St. Louis native still earned a Second-Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection last year. In 2014, he racked up a career-high 98 tackles (including a team-high 12.5 tackles-for-loss) while ranked third on the team with 7.5 sacks.

Those numbers, plus a team-tying three interceptions, helped him garner a First-Team All-Conference spot.

The versatility of Corwin—originally recruited as a tight end—could see him picked up as

an undrafted free agent.

ZC: What are you up to these days now that all the pre-Draft workouts are over?

TC: I’ve been back home since after the ISU Pro Day (March 23) and been working out trying to get into actual football shape and get ready for Rookie Camp.

ZC: How’s the Draft process been for you?

TC: It’s been good, a little stressful but nothing I’m not used to. I talked to a bunch of guys who I played with throughout the years about what to expect so I had a pretty good idea of what was gonna happen.

ZC: Who are a few of the guys you’ve been talking to? What advice have they given you?

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Bret Farrell | Vidette Photographer

Teddy Corwin is setting his sights on the professional levels of the National Football League.