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Activist Nyle DiMarco encourages attendees to love themselves KEVIN SCHWALLER News Editor | @kevschwa

inner of “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars” Nyle DiMarco spoke about his life experiences and activism in the deaf community Thursday in the Brown

Ballroom. Illinois State University President Larry Dietz introduced DiMarco. “I am the speaker that has never won ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and certainly I haven’t won anything with ‘America’s Next Top Model’,” Dietz said. “But I hope that perhaps Nyle has a few minutes afterwards to perhaps teach me some new moves.” “In case that career change doesn’t work out for me, I will continue to identify with Nyle’s belief that all of you can do and be anything you want in life, no matter the challenge,” Dietz continued. DiMarco came out shortly after and started his speech by sharing his story about growing up deaf. “I’ve been deaf my entire life,” DiMarco said. “So I’m part of a different world, and that world is so valuable to me. It’s different from most of the people in this room’s world. I have a different language, American Sign Language, and those are things that are irreplaceable.” DiMarco said that when he was younger, somebody asked him if he wished he could hear. “My answer was no, I don’t wish I could hear,” he said. “I’ve never wished I was able to hear. It’s just not something that’s part of my life.” He explained that roughly 25 people in his family are also deaf and it has gone back for generations. “Some of you are thinking that our household is probably a really quiet place, and I’m here to tell you that is not the case. We are probably the noisiest people on the block.” When DiMarco entered fifth grade, he said he wanted a public school experience and got involved with different activities that helped him feel more confident around others. “What you need to do, whatever your struggles are, whoever you are as you identify, you have to figure out how to love yourself and you do that by finding your community,” he said. The model and activist also discussed his time on “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars,” both of

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“America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing ith the Stars” winner Nyle DiMarco spoke about his activism in the deaf community. which he won. “‘America’s Next Top Model’ […] contacted me through Instagram,” he explained. “The message said, ‘We think you have a good look, why don’t you audition for the show.’” DiMarco initially thought the message was a joke but eventually reached out to the show’s casting director who confirmed they were interested in him. “My experience on ‘Top Model’ was amazing, completely irreplaceable. I learned so much about modeling because I had no experience before that,” he said. Before the modeling show wrapped, DiMarco was approached by ABC to be a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars.” He said he was hesitant because he had no dancing experience, but ultimately decided to try it out. Due to his inability to hear, he and his partner Peta Murgatroyd initially struggled to figure out how to rehearse. However, the duo quickly established a routine and ended up dancing their way to victory. “I was shocked. The world was shocked,” DiMarco said.

After his time on reality television, DiMarco decided that he wanted to do something to help others by using his platform. “I’ve met deaf people who don’t have the same privileges and opportunities that I do and I want[ed] to do something in that area,” he explained. “We ended up setting up the Nyle DiMarco Foundation. [There are] 360 million deaf people in the world, currently 70 million people who use sign language. But out of that, only 2 percent have access to the education, so most of them never go to school, or if they do, they don’t have education in their language. That’s a problem.” “The goal is to stop the language deprivation that’s taking place in our country,” DiMarco continued. “I’ve got this amazing platform where I can inspire deaf people and people who can hear to talk about deaf culture, deaf issues and the things that we struggle with, and I’m doing it all just by being myself. All because I love and embrace who I am and even though my trajectory wasn’t a straight line to my goal, I’m getting there. So love yourself first.”

Twin Cities scores record unemployment rate in state MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180

Bloomington-Normal has managed to maintain the lowest unemployment rate in the state of Illinois. According to a report released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Twin Cities have a record 4.1 percent unemployment, .4 percent below the national average of 4.5. The percentage is lower than any other metropolitan area in the state. IDES Public Information Officer Bob Gough said this is not a huge surprise to him, as the Twin Cities have had the lowest unemployment rate for the last couple of years consecutively. “Over the past decade, the Bloomington-Normal area has consistently had the lowest (or one of the lowest) unemployment rates of all metro areas in the state and the trend continues in 2018,” Gough said. “The Bloomington-Normal area at 4.1 percent unemployment, ranks as the 149th lowest unemployment rate of all 388

metro areas in the United States.” “Having the lowest unemployment rate of all metro areas in the state shows that local economic development organizations, city governments, and state government efforts are paying off,” he said. “It also speaks to the strength of local employers, showing confidence that business will remain strong in the central Illinois area.” Gough said one of the most significant factors for this trend in unemployment rates was the economic investment that went into both the town and city. “One of the factors that may contribute to the low jobless rate in the Twin Cities is the diverse composition of industries, which include finance and insurance, agriculture, educational and health services, manufacturing and retail,” he said. “Over the past year local employers have increased employment in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, wholesale trade and the government sector.” see UNEMPLOYMENT page 3

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Many activities will be featured at Illinois State University for Sibling Weekend.

Sibling Weekend brings brotherly, sisterly love Annual event to bring Redbird families closer together CINDY HERNANDEZ News Reporter | @Cindylu_7

Sibling Weekend 2018 at Illinois State University is set for April 20-22 and will kick off with a performance by Illinois State’s Gamma Phi Circus to celebrate its 89th anniversary. The circus will highlight the weekend on April 20 and 21 with a performance at 7 p.m. on both days and a matinee Saturday at 1 p.m. Before the matinee on Saturday, the Student Alumni Council will feature the 7th Annual Sibling Carnival. The Carnival will begin at noon on the Redbird Arena concourse. “It’s nice that this weekend is inclusive to little kids and it gives families a reason to come down and visit their kids and see what college is all about,” Secretary of Student Alumni Council Vanesa Velazquez said. With a youth ticket, families will have access to a variety of games, face painting and prizes. Tickets to the carnival and matinee can be purchased through the Redbird Athletics Ticket Office, at GoRedbirds.com/GammaPhi or at the door during show weekend. On Saturday night, the University Program Board will set up a variety of activities on the Quad from 4-10 p.m. There will be laser

tag, inf latables and at nightfall, a free movie and pizza will be provided. Last year, UPB screened “The Secret Life of Pets.” The University’s Bowling and Billiards Center will host Sunday Funday from 1-4 p.m. All Illinois State University students with a valid university ID and their families can pay $2 for unlimited bowling, billiards and table tennis. There will also be free food and giveaways. A free meal for two guests with any meal-plan holder is available through Event Management, Dining and Hospitality. The Children’s Discover y Museum will give a $1 discount off a ticket to any Illinois State University student. Families will also be able to come out and support the ISU softball team when they face a doubleheader on Saturday at noon and Sunday at 11 a.m. against the Drake Bulldogs. “I hope these events can bring families together and really establish that bond,” said Velazquez. For any additional information about Sibling Weekend visit alumni. illinoisstate.edu/events/sibling. Cindy Hernandez is a news reporter reporter for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_ cherna9@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @Cindylu_7

Fletcher is a features reporter and joined The Vidette in fall Staff members Monica Men- 2017. doza and Becky Fletcher have Mendoza will succeed outbeen named editor in chief of going editor Ema Sasic, who The Vidette for the fall and graduates in May. spring semester, respectively, Herrera has served as an and Karina Herrera has been account sales executive for The named advertising sales man- Vidette’s Advertising Departager for the 2018-2019 school ment since last fall. In that role, year. she meets with The Vidette an assortment P u b l i c a of advertising tion Board clients on a regannounced its ular basis as well decisions followas prospec ts ing its meeting new adverWednesday evet i si ng cl ient Monica Becky ning. Mendoza relationships. Mendoza Fletcher a nd Her r er a She is an w ill of f icially active member assume their positions of the professional busiat the end of the current ness fraternity Delta semester. Sigma Pi and has been Mendoza is graduinvolved in a host of ating in December. As activ ities w ith that a result, Fletcher will organization. assume the editor in Herrera will succeed Karina chief position in the advertising sales manHerrera spring semester. ager Jonathan Higgs. This year, Mendoza The Vidette publishes has served as one of the two a newspaper on Mondays and photo editors, along with Nat- Thursdays during the school alie Stuckslager. They manage year and maintains its website a team of around 10 photogra- and mobile device application phers for The Vidette and its seven days a week. website.

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Bloomington crime at all-time low Report finds 1 percent overall decrease in from 2016

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Bloomington’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) reported the city set another low record in total crimes for 2017, 1 percent lower than 2016. Specific crimes reported lower for 2017 compared to the previous year include robbery going from 60 to 45 reports, a 25 percent decrease; arson from 11 to 7, a 36.4 percent decrease; and theft experiencing a 7 percent decrease. These are based on reports in the UCR. Human trafficking crimes have never been reported for the city. According to the UCR, 1,684 crime reports occurred in 2017, 10 less than the 1,694 reports in the previous year. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of crimes at an

all-time low for the city since 1989 when the UCR began recording the crime data. A noted area of increase is in sexual assaults with 69.7 percent from 2016. However, Bloomington Chief of Police Brendan Heffner believes this could be due to more victims of sexual assault contacting local authorities and pressing charges. This serves as a reminder that victims of sexual assault are highly encouraged to speak out against it. “People are just more aware now because it is more in the forefront in regards to information, and people feel more comfortable reporting it,” Heffner said in an interview with The Pantagraph. Heffner has been recently announced as a nomination to serve as a United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois.

He was nominated in President Donald Trump’s fifth wave of United States Marshals. The confirmation was approved by the U.S. Senate. “We congratulate Chief Brendan Heffner on being nominated to serve as the United States Marshal for the Central District of Illinois,” Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said. “Chief Heffner is an exemplary officer who started as a patrolman and rose through the ranks because of his love of service and dedication to protecting our community,” he added. Heffner was hired in 2013 and served as a patrolman and detective for the city of Bloomington. He then retired and became a security specialist for State Farm, leading to an offer of becoming Bloomington’s Chief of Police.

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Bloomington has seen a decrease in many crime percentages from 2016 to 2017 including robbery, arson and theft.

Humane Society of Central Illinois reopens after virus outbreak contained MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180

The Humane Society of Central Illinois (HSCI) reopened after a virus outbreak that led the owners to shut down the facility for a few days. The owners originally closed the building off on March 22 to all visitors, volunteers and potential adopters. In a post on their Facebook page, the HSCI explained the seriousness of the situation. “A puppy tested positive for the Parvo virus today and the cats may have been

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“Another factor is a strong, innovative economic development council which provides local incentives for current and prospective businesses and developers,” he continued. “The city of Bloomington has a 20-year comprehensive plan for growth and development and there remains a strong commitment and confidence from local businesses.” Gough mentioned that a huge factor that influenced the unemployment rate is that both Bloomington and Normal are home to higher-education universities. “There is no doubt that the local educational institutions are a great boost to the local economic conditions,” he said. “In addition, the colleges and universities also build the skilled workforce for the future. College and university student body, faculty and staff spend their money at local area businesses and this enables the employers to hire more local workers which helps keep the unemployment rate low.” Gough said many of the metro areas with lower unemployment

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exposed to ringworm. Both of these viruses are extremely contagious,” the post said. “The staff is tackling the problem proactivity and aggressively with deep cleaning the entire shelter. Pets are being monitored for any symptoms. We appreciate all of our supporters and adopters and ask for your patience with our effort to protect the shelter population.” Parvo virus, or Parvo, is an extremely common viral disease that has ravaged the health and well-being of dogs since the late 70s. While the specifics of its prevalence are hard to narrow down, the viral disease is deadly to dogs of any age that haven’t

rates are areas that are home to major educational institutions, meaning this is no coincidence. Illinois State University senior broadcast journalism major and Kroger employee William Price said the news about the unemployment rate made sense to him, but he was still surprised to hear it. “To me, it’s only surprising because of where I work,” Price said. “From what I see, the people that come in are typically living off the government. To me, it seemed impossible because of that.” Price admits that students make up a substantial portion of the workforce and contribute greatly to the community with their labor. “Although I think that Normal has more jobs for college students than Bloomington does, I’d say it plays a huge factor,” he said. “Part of the phenomenon is that students always need money, whether it’s to go drinking Wednesday evening or the weekends, but it’s also that there’s a variety of jobs, some of which have decent pay. In my experience, most of the jobs even work around your school schedule.” CMBAM’s annual convention features dozens of sessions led by national industry experts, newspaper and advertising industry professionals in the host city and students and advisers from CMBAM member media groups. Advertising Sales Manager Jonathan Higgs attended the convention through a fellowship award, and he said the experience made him excited for the future. “Winning several awards when competing against some big named schools nationwide goes to show the strength of our university and newspaper,” Higgs said. “I am honored to be working with such a talented staff and look forward to what the future holds.”

been vaccinated properly. Symptoms of the infection include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and lethargy, all of which can deal damage to the intestinal area inside dogs. The medication required to treat Parvo is, unfortunately, quite expensive, and in most cases, owners have no other option than to put their puppies down. While Parvo is a serious disease that should not be overlooked, the cats at the facility may have also been exposed to ringworms, the fungus that appears as a red, ring-shaped rash on the skin. Both cats and humans can contract ringworm.

The diseases are contagious, which is why the HSCI decided to close the facility for a few days and decontaminate the area. The group asked for donations of various cleaning supplies such as anti-bacterial soap, paper towels and bleach. “We’re very anxious to get these animals adopted,” Development Director Madonna Courtright said in an interview with WJBC. “Weekends are our best times to do that and having to be shut down all weekend […] it’s hard.”

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Exams are not amplifying our intelligence

s students, we have grown accustomed to the obligations that come from being a student. One of these has been the practice of testing. It is not uncommon to associate school with exams. From the moment we first enroll, we are introduced to the idea of testing our intelligence to see how we “retain” certain knowledge. Unlike the accommodation of having multiple learning styles, students are rarely offered different exam styles. The typical exam is filled with multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answers. Even with the concept of one-exam-for-all in mind, there is still a massive emphasis on exams equating to intelligence. But is that the truth? Does performing well on an exam showcase a person’s level of overall intelligence? The reality is many exams are engineered to determine if students remember what they were taught in that section. Rarely do we encounter exams that test our ability versus our memory. “Many ‘intelligent’

students, so identified by the data emanating from various intelligence tests (which incidentally too often reinforce teacher expectations), are frustrated by papers that trot out the same questions in a different garb,” according to the Telegraph. These exams allow for little or no original thought and even actively discourage creative thinking and intelligent responses. Sadly, it is no longer a secret that exams predominately only test our memorization skills and not the

intelligence of a student. “Simply stated, measuring intelligence through examination is, inevitably, as limited as the examination itself,” according to the Telegraph. With exams, the measure of who is intelligent depends more on giving expected and appropriate answers rather than showing any initiative or creative spark. With this adapted measurement of intelligence, it is obvious that many students have slipped through the cracks due to not fitting the typical

stereotype of intelligence. Students who are unable to regurgitate the facts that have been spoken to them in lecture are labeled as lesser than those who can, regardless of how hard they have worked. If we want to be a genuinely intelligent society, we need to change this now. It is time to stop connecting intelligence with exams. The truth is that exams are not allowing the different types of students to shine and perceive their own intelligence and uniqueness. “We need to look wider and encourage the entrepreneur, the inquisitive, the creative and the downright cussed in our schools to make the most of who we are and to bring out the richness and diversity of thought and ideas in our society,” Peter Tait writes in the Telegraph. The conversation can start today. Speak up in the classroom, offer different methods of testing and speak with people who plan to be future educators. The change starts with what you do with your time here at Illinois State University.

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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by LEXI ABHSIE, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.

Last-minute internships are possible to find MY VIEW KAMARA TURNER | Columnist

nternships are one of the most important experiences students can have to kick-start their career after college. Internships provide an extensive experience to prepare students for their future career. Internships also help students decide if their chosen career path is the one to stick with. Most companies prefer students to apply for summer internships January to March, but some students fall behind. That does not mean it is too late to apply if there is no specific deadline. If students have great credentials, companies will still look over their application.

There are a few steps to take in order to make the best out of your lastminute internship search. It is important to ask the right questions when searching for internships. Be sure to do extensive research on the company and position. Summer internships are made to give students real work experiences. Ask questions like, “What professional outcomes am I going to be able to gain from this internship?” and “Will this internship allow me to develop teamwork skills or apply learning to problem-solving in this area?” Be sure to ask yourself these questions while looking through different internship sites that provide different opportunities. Using sites like CareerSearch and Internships.com are good for basic searches, but they are not enough when doing extensive research. Many industries have their own job boards, where they only post on those job boards and no where else. Using external resources like Illinois State University’s Career Center might

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have different options when looking for internships and are also knowledgeable about where to find job listings and how to connect with a variety of hiring managers and employers. The Career Center also provides opportunities to give your resume a makeover. One of the first things hiring managers look at is your résumé, which is attached to your application. I find the Career Center to be the most beneficial when it is time to update résumés and cover letters. While having a good résumé is beneficial, companies will not only hire applicants based off their undergraduate accomplishments, but also their personal qualities. “Young people are going to be hired more often on personality traits than on knowledge or skills,” Carol Christen, co-author of “What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens,” said. “Are you willing to show up on time? Are you willing to ask questions?” This is where interviews come in handy. Interviews show employers

you have the right personality for the position in which you are applying. It is important to have mock interviews, which the Career Center also provides. Although internship searching does not always have a deadline, it is important to start as soon as possible. Underclassmen should start looking for internships early because recruiters visit campuses in the fall and early winter. It’s possible to get a summer job if you start searching in May, but waiting this long is far from ideal. Getting a head start on the process not only means a higher chance of landing an internship, but you’ll have more options to pick from when deciding which position fits you best. KAMARA TURNER is a mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @kvmara.

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Asia Connect hosts Asian Heritage Week

NEWS IN BRIEF Alumni donation in support of fraternity and sorority life Illinois State University alumni have donated to the University’s Greek life in hopes of enhancing leadership initiatives. The multi-year gift commitment that alumni and Bloomington residents Eric and Karin Burwell have made to the university is part of Greek Areté, meaning “excellence,” fund. The fund will help increase educational programming, leadership development and alumni engagement in the Greek community. “With this investment, we hope to see a long-term successful Greek campus that embraces each chapter’s potential, as well as individual members who exemplify what brotherhood and sisterhood means now as lifelong Redbird alumni,” Burwell said in a statement. Both Eric and Karin were part of the Greek community during their time at ISU. Eric was a part of Alpha Tau Omega while Karin was a part of Alpha Gamma Delta, where she still works as the sorority advisor. The Burwells’ donation is a part of the University’s $150 million comprehensive campaign, Redbird Rising, which will support scholarship, leadership and innovation.

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sia Connect is promoting diversity in the Bloomington-Normal community by hosting Asian Heritage Week. Different workshops, films and events will be held throughout the week. Asia Connect is a g r o up made up of Illinois State Universit y facult y and staff who represent the Asian community. They are presenting this event to celebrate A sian cultural heritage and give students the opportunity to lear n about dif ferent ethnic backgrounds, arts and cultures. At 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Caterpillar Auditorium of State Farm Hall of Business, an Indian film called “Kannathil Muthamittal” will be shown. Following the film will be a discussion led by associate professors Archana Shekara and Li Zeng. The title translates to “A Peck on the Cheek” in English. It is a heart-wrenching story set in Sri Lanka and India. “The film has won regional and international

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which can be relatable to p e ople across cu ltures,” Zeng said. The Bangladesh Student Association will celebrate Bengali poetry through their event Bangla parbon. Students w ill recite poetry at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in room 551 in DeGarmo Hall. A question and answer section will

follow the recital and refreshments will be served.

workshop will be led by Rini Stoltz and will start at 5 p.m. Thursday in room 131 of Turner Hall. The last presentation will be a Taiwanese film called “Cape No. 7,” a romantic musical drama about a singer who forms a band to find the recipient of seven lost love letters. This movie will be shown at 6:15 p.m. Friday in the Caterpillar Auditorium of State Farm Hall of Business. After the film, there will be a panel discussion. On the panel is Director of Overseas Communit y A f fairs Council in Chicago Wei-Zan Wang, assistant professor from Northwestern University Hsiu-Ling Robertson and lecturer Shihwei Chiang. “The most exciting part, to me, is the expectation that this event will bring people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds together and interact with each other, celebrate cultural diversity, and embrace a culturally conscious community,” Zeng said. Cindy Le is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at vidette_cle1@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @Cindy_Pear.

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Advocate BroMenn hospital acquires new surgical robot

WZND wins national award Illinois State University’s student radio station WZND Fuzed Radio was named 2018’s National Signature Station winner by the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). The Signature Station Award honors community involvement, programming arrangement, student management and broadcast equipment. During the BEA Conference in Las Vegas, April 7-10, the WZND Board of Directors will be recognized for remarkable advisors, students, and departments as the best collegiate student-run station in the United States. The BEA is an international academic media organization. Every year, the organization accepts hundreds of submissions from around the country.

awards and represents the cinematic art of India. “It deals with important themes, including adoption, identity, ethnicity, and coming of age,

da Vinci Xi robot can operate without redocking, repositioning MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180

An upgraded tool gained massive attention at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. The facility received the new da Vinci Xi, an upgraded version of the instrument that has been at the medical center since 2010. The Xi is a robot, much like its predecessor, that can perform surgery. Unlike its predecessor, the Xi can operate on patients without having to be redocked, or moved into the correct surgical position manually. Registered Nurse Manager Todd McCartney explained how the new robot works to WJBC. “One of the major differences between the Si and the new Xi, that we have now, is multi-quadrant access,” McCartney said. “So, in the past we’ve had to redock the robot, so move it out and then reposition it, and then put it back into the patient. With the new robot we’re able to access multi-quadrants without having to redock.” Twin City residents were able to get a hands-on experience with the robot last week. “The new Xi version of the system can make even smaller incisions than the previous model and

takes advantage of the latest technology that allows robotic surgery to be available to a wider selection of patients than ever before,” Advocate BroMenn said in a statement. Gary Peplinksi, a general surgeon and medical director of robotic surgery at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois said the Xi is the latest innovation sweeping medical centers across the state. “We do have the newest version, the da Vinci Xi robot system,” Peplinski said. “In my view, robotic surgery is the next major technical advance after what we call laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. What this means is that we can do operations through small incisions, ideally with less blood loss and certainly with less pain, than open operations.” Peplinksi said that another feature that the Xi brings to the table is its ability to tackle complex procedures in a minimally invasive way, especially for patients that have certain medical conditions that make a traditional open operation difficult. “There are tremendous benefits to the patient in terms of pain, blood loss, length of staying in the hospital, recuperation and time interval back to work,” Peplinski said. The surgeon controls the Xi robot much in the

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Helping hand Prado raises campus awareness for Down Syndrome STUART STALTER Senior Features Reporter @VidetteStuS

illennials are frequently referred to as selfish, entitled and collectively “Generation Me.” However, sophomore communication sciences and disorders major Paola Prado, 19, of Lemont, Illinois, is always willing to lend a helping hand. Her latest vehicle to making the world a better place is the Choose to Shine Down Syndrome Fashion Show. The event will occur from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 15 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization (CIDSO). Tickets are $10 at entry. Children attend free of charge. STUDENT “This event allows individuals with PROFILE Down Syndrome to ‘shine’ down the runway and brings awareness to Down Syndrome,” Prado said. One thing students may not be aware of is that Down Syndrome is mentally daunting. Though the condition is known for physical delays, those affected often experience mental and emotional health problems. Charles Boudreaux, Illinois State University staff psychologist and Students Ending Mental Illness Stigma sponsor, notes that mental anguish must be treated with great care. “Individuals with mental illness suffer and if it were a simple matter of willing it away, they would do so,” Boudreaux said. “A person with a mental illness is much more likely to be the victim of violence than an instigator.” Prado became involved in the upcoming fashion show through her National Student Speech Language Hearing Association membership. The professional association helped plan the event. Desiring a leading role, Prado volunteered to join the marketing committee. This year will not be Prado’s last. She plans to help with the event for the remainder of her ISU tenure.

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Sophomore communication sciences and disorders major Paola Prado is on the marketing committee of the Choose to Shine Down Syndrome Fashion Show. She hopes to break stereotypes about Down Syndrome. “This is an amazing show that hopes to spread awareness, and stereotypes about Down Syndrome, is ran by students and beneficial to CIDSO,” Prado explained. The cause aligns with her major. The communication sciences and disorders field is not as established as other majors. Prado is excited

about the potential to help people and the profession grow. “I love the diversity in that I have the option of working in many different settings, from schools to hospitals and even clinics,” Prado said. “Additionally, I am able to work with children of all ages up to adults.” Outside of her major and fashion

A broken heart scars deeper than any wound, and in music, song bleeds the remedy. For Abel Tesfaye, this is all he knows. Embodied by emptiness, Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) has made a living projecting his inner demons, nimbly and erratically dancing with darkness throughout his entire career. With past albums such as the REVIEW critically acclaimed “Trilogy,” Grammy-winning “Beauty Behind the Madness” and 2016 cornerstone “Starboy,” the R&B enigma turned pop-star has transcended an artistic vision further than even he could imagine. The Weeknd has seemingly defined the genre of R&B since the late 2000’s. Transforming himself into the pop superstar he is today, his massively successful reputation can be attributed to the otherworldly and Hollywood production of “Starboy.” Granted, The Weeknd has not lost sight of what inspires him most: loss. As he has outwardly shown indifference this past week, the text messages he had published on Instagram seemingly announced this project with a shrug: “Should we drop Friday? I’m indifferent, to be honest,” he typed. With the star-studded guest list and attention

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The Weeknd performs during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.

“Starboy” had received, The Weeknd returns to his gauzy and romantic “Trilogy” roots. Dark, atmospheric and ghostly, he stunningly croons on his first release of 2018 with “My Dear Melancholy.” His indifference clues us into his mindset of romantic disregard, a cry for help perhaps. A possible ploy for a bigger project, this six-track album/EP defines the very essence of The Weeknd’s artistic self. Ominous, sexual and disorientated, he essentially creates the listener as a fly on his bedroom wall, relating tension with pleasure in the most

suffocating fashion. As the gorgeous production from Gothic, electro king Gesaffelstein (who has also produced for Kanye West) shines immediately within the first 45 seconds of the album, The Weeknd’s masterful melancholy shades more darkness in the shadows of his own personality. With the use of fuzzy synths and stuttering snares, The Weeknd lifts his signature despair to new heights as he lets his heart lie on the floor, beating to the rhythm of gloom. With tracks such as “Call Out My Name” and “Privilege,” The Weeknd defiantly returns as the unfiltered, intimate and tortured R&B singer. Woozy 808’s and echoing keys perfectly complement his glorious cadences as he performs with romantic agony and hauntingly beautiful wordplay. Other featured songs “Try Me” and “Wasted Times” describe the nature of The Weeknd’s cyclical yet intoxicated love. He is unapologetic and complacent, calling out to the heavens as well as his lover. Pleading and begging his insecurities, The Weeknd entertains with his soulful vibrato and ear-catching falsetto to bring out the best in his angst-ridden soul.

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The legendary English heavy metal band Judas Priest will be making a rare appearance at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Grossinger Motors Arena. The band will be performing songs from their new studio album, "Firepower." The cost varies from $43 to $65, depending on seating. The tour will feature the line-up of singer Rob Halford, guitarist Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis. The heavy metal band has had its fair share of challenges recently, including the death of former drummer Dave Holland. Additionally, 70-year-old Glenn Tipton is battling with Parkinson's disease after being diagnosed a decade ago. Tipton has shown strength in adversity, but the announcement has come this year that he has retired from touring with the band. However, Tipton remains optimistic about an occasional cameo on the tour. “Firepower” is the 18th studio album by the band. The album is its first studio album since 1988's “Ram It Down.” It was released on March 9 and has received generally positive reviews from music critics. The song “Lightning Strike” reached spot 21 on Billboard's Rock and Roll Airplay Chart, which is Judas Priest’s highest rated song since “You Got Another Thing Coming” in 1982. Ned Patrick, Heartland student and broadcasting major, said, “The album is positive proof that old school metal is timeless. Leave it to Priest to show the way. Judas Priest is easily one of the best shows you will ever see live, so make sure you do.”

show involvement, Prado stays wellrounded. She writes for ISU’s online section of Odyssey, enjoys exercise and minors in Spanish. Additionally, Prado enjoys traveling around Illinois. The Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby is among her favorite destinations. Ultimately, she wants to branch out by traveling to Barcelona.

The Weeknd woos darkness in album 'My Dear Melancholy' JONATHAN BARLAS Features Reporter | @janvesleybarlas

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Judas Priest arrives at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.

The concert will be Judas Priest’s first performance in town in nearly 40 years, with the last being a May 1979 concert at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium. Special guests include Saxon and Black Star Riders. This stop on the tour will be a special opportunity for new and old heavy metal fans alike. With over 40 years of experience, the legendary band has made a lasting contribution to IF YOU GO the world of rock WHAT: Judas Priest and roll. WHEN: 7 p.m. Its music, Sunday lyrics and WHERE: Grossinger persistence Motors Arena in spite of COST: $43 to $65, challenges depending on seating serve as an inspir ing source of strength for listeners.

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Yarbrough could have put his name in the draft and then pulled his name without penalty or losing eligibility, but he chose not to do so. Yarbrough has still received feedback on what he needs to improve on for next season to better his NBA hopes. “I think improving my leadership role, shooting, defensively I want to be guarding the best player on the floor every game and I want to win, that’s the biggest reason,” Yarbrough said. “There’s a few more personal things I want to do. It’s just a lot of stuff that added up, fueling me – fueling the fire.” Throughout the process, Muller said he was supporting

Yarbrough’s decision – no matter what it was. Although, he was encouraging Yarbrough to put his name in the draft and see what happens. “I think he would tell you, I was almost encouraging him to put his name in the draft,” Muller said. “I’m obviously excited to be able to coach Milik for another year, but I truly – as I told him — I would’ve supported whatever he wanted to do, just make a smart decision.” The decision to not put his name in the draft came as a bit of a surprise. “I was a little surprised, to be honest,” Muller said. “We talked and I thought he would … Milik’s had a very mature approach to this entire process, he really has. He wanted some feedback, we got that for him, he thought about it, but self-awareness is so critical. You’ll

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Indiana State pitcher Kylie Stober gave the Redbird offense fits all afternoon. In 6 2/3 innings of work, Stober allowed only one run on six hits. In the bottom of the seventh, however, a two-out rally gave Illinois State one final chance to get back into the game. After a single from pinch-hitter Riley Phipps, Riley Hale was hit by a pitch in the following at-bat, putting the tying-run on deck. The Sycamores called upon right-hander Arielle Blankenship to record the final out. She did exactly that, ending the Redbirds’ comeback attempt and giving Indiana State the series-opening win.

Game Two: Illinois State 4, Indiana State 3 The Sycamores got to freshman righthander Morgan Day early in this one, as they

see a lot of guys with bad selfawareness over the next month putting their name in when there’s no chance or leaving their name in when there’s not a smart decision. I’m really proud of the maturity Milik’s has shown with the selfawareness and understanding of where he needs to go.” Yarbrough knows the guys coming back and new guys being added to the team, they all want the same thing. A championship. “We felt like what we had, what we’re going to have next year we could make the same type of run [as Loyola] get to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight – whatever it’s going to be,” Yarbrough said. “We’re just trying to be one of the best teams that ever played here … We all want the same thing and that’s the championship.”

opened the game with a two-run bomb to center, taking a 2-0 lead. However, Day shook off the tough start, and held the Sycamores scoreless in the following four frames. After salvaging only one run in the series opener, the Redbirds finally saw some solid offensive production in this one as they pieced together four runs on 11 hits. The Redbirds received a bevy of strong performances, most notably from Riley Strandgard. The senior shortstop opened the scoring for the ’Birds in the second inning with her solo shot to center. Strandgard also scored off of a wild pitch in the fifth, which extended the Redbirds lead to 4-2. The Sycamores would pull within a run, thanks to a solo homerun in the sixth from Bella Peterson, but Day held her own the rest of the way, as the Redbirds held on for a 4-3 victory. It was Day’s sixth complete game on the season as she improved her season record to 5-6.

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Milik Yabrough will not enter the NBA Draft and return to Illinois State in 2018.

Game Three: Illinois State 6, Indiana State 5 In Saturday’s series finale, it was a windy back-and-forth battle that would end in dramatic fashion. Morgan Day was called upon once again to take the circle for the Redbirds. It would be a short-outing for the freshman right-hander, however, as she was unable to replicate her performance from Friday afternoon, giving up three earned runs on five hits in 1 2/3 innings of work. Shannon Felde was called upon in relief in the bottom of the second and struck out the first batter she faced to get out of a two-out jam, keeping the Sycamores lead at 3-0. In the bottom of the frame, Felde brought the same energy to the batter’s box. Her two-out single to center brought home Caitlyn Daly and Lauren Prader for the Redbirds first runs of the day, cutting the deficit to 3-2. The Sycamores extended their lead to 5-2 in

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the top of the fifth, before an RBI double from Alyssa Wiebel brought the Redbirds within two runs in the bottom half of the inning. A single from Allison Spence in the sixth would bring home two runs, one of which came on a throwing error, to knot the game at five. After quiet seventh and eighth innings, Riley Strandgard opened the bottom of the ninth with a double to right field. Alyssa Wiebel then cranked a high fly ball that left fielder Bailey Martin was unable to track due to the gusting winds, resulting in a walk-off double as Strandgard scored from second. “Our offense was good enough to stay in the ballgame, fought back to tie it and it was really exciting at the end when we came through with the hit,” said head coach Melinda Fischer. Illinois State will continue play on Wednesday at home when they take on Illinois. The Redbirds will then head to Loyola for a twogame weekend series against the Ramblers that will begin on Saturday.

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Illinois State infielder Derek Parola swings at a pitch against Southern Illinois Friday afternoon at Duffy Bass Field. The Salukis won two of three games in the series.

Redbirds rally to save sweep ISU drops both games Friday, uses late heroics Saturday JON BARLAS & KADE HEATHER Sports Reporters

he Illinois State baseball team opened its conference slate with a doubleheader Friday and another game Saturday against Southern Illinois at Duffy Bass Field in Normal. The Salukis won both of Friday’s contests, but ISU responded with a late-inning rally Saturday to earn a victory and avoid a series sweep. Redbirds’ head coach Bo Durkac says he feels that the teams were evenly matched, as illustrated by each game of the series being decided by two runs or less. “I thought we played well and I think if we play them 10 times, it is a five to five split,” Durkac said. ISU’s Derek Parola led the team in hits over the weekend with five and recorded a 5-for-11 (.455) throughout the three games. John Rave added at least one hit in all of the contests to increase his hit-streak to 14 games.

Game One: SIU 6, ISU 4 As Major League Baseball’s Opening Week swept away the longing for the regular season, Illinois State’s conference season began Friday afternoon against the Salukis. Southern Illinois defeated ISU, 6-4, after

scoring three runs in the final two innings to erase a one-run Redbird lead. Collin Braithwaite and Derek Parola led the Redbird offense, as the duo both went 2-for-4 at the plate with Parola accounting for two of ISU’s four runs. ISU starting pitcher Brady Huffman picked up the no-decision, completing seven innings with five hits and three runs. While all three tallies were attributed to a three-run home run in the fourth inning, the sophomore managed to provide a solid outing, striking out three batters and walking none. Huffman hit the rubber with a hot hand, cruising through the first three innings to retire the first nine Saluki hitters. The Redbirds struck first as Parola notched in the first run of the game with an RBI single, following up on Ryan Hutchinson’s one-out double. While things were looking up for the ’Birds, that notion was quickly shattered. After leading the 1-0 in the top of the fourth, the Saluki’s bats came alive as Logan Blackfan retaliated with a three-run home-run to put Southern Illinois up 3-1. “It just wasn’t our day,” Durkac said. “They made more pitches and plays than we did.” Illinois State then scratched two more in the bottom half of the fourth, beginning with a Braithwaite triple to lead off the inning. Noah

Yarbrough to return to ISU hoops MIKE MARRA Sports Editor | @MikeMarraILSTU

Illinois State men’s basketball fans can take a huge sigh of relief. Junior forward Milik Yarbrough announced Sunday he would not be entering the NBA Draft and will return to Illinois Milik State for his senior season. Yarbrough “I have decided to not put my name in the NBA draft,” Yarbrough said. “I want to spend my final season at Illinois State developing so that I can have a long and successful professional career. More importantly, I feel like I have unfinished business here at ISU. I want to help my team have a special

season next year, get to the NCAA Tournament, and reach some personal goals. It is also very important to me that I get my degree.” In March, after Illinois State was left out of the NIT field, head coach Dan Muller held an end of the year press conference where he said he felt Yarbrough was going to put his name in the draft and felt Yarbrough should do so, as well. Muller also had thoughts on if Yarbrough was to return to Illinois State for his senior year. “If he returns, I think Milik should be on All-American watch lists if you look at his stats and what he has done this year and the improvement I think he will make over the course of the summer,” Muller said back on March 12. “I think he will be one of the best players in the country.” see YARBROUGH page 7

Sadler was hit by a pitch, setting up Joe Aeilts’ RBI single to drive in Braithwaite and Parola’s second RBI of the day to bring home Sadler. As both team’s bats were silenced the next two frames, the Salukis snuck a couple more runs of their own in the top of the eighth, taking a one-run lead. With an added insurance run in the ninth, Illinois State threatened down 6-4 in the bottom frame. John Rave and Owen Miller led things off with a two-out walk and a single, but the ’Birds could not hold on as they dropped their first MVC contest of the season.

Game Two: SIU 7, ISU 5 Illinois State has suffered from a shaky bullpen this season, but that wasn’t the case Friday, as the Salukis pounced on ISU starter Brent Headrick to win 7-5. Headrick was tagged for seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, including a four-run third frame that squandered a 3-0 Redbird lead. ISU opened the scoring with a three-run second inning that included a two-RBI single from John Rave and a single from Derek Parola to score Noah Sadler. Headrick tossed scoreless first, second and fourth innings, but the sophomore was plagued by big innings in the third and fifth frames. “He really didn’t pitch bad,” Durkac said. “He pounded the zone, maybe too much, but

I’d rather have that than nibbling around the strike zone and walking guys.” Trevor Cross pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, allowing two hits and fanning seven Saluki hitters. Trailing 7-4 in the eighth inning, ISU had the opportunity for a comeback efforts after the first three hitters reached safely. However, a fielder’s choice and double play allowed just one ISU run.

Game Three: ISU 6, SIU 5 With one out in the ninth inning, John Rave delivered a double off the center field wall, while Jack Butler scored ISU’s sixth run all the way from first base. Just like that, the Redbirds walked off Duffy Bass Field with a 6-5 win over Southern Illinois Saturday afternoon. Illinois State (10-13, 1-2 MVC) hopped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning thanks to Derek Parola’s line-drive double down the third base line to drive in Owen Miller. The Salukis struck back to tie the game with a leadoff home run in the fourth inning by Connor Kopach. Southern Illinois (14-13, 2-1 MVC) took its first lead in the fifth inning with a double by Addi Fugitt. ISU returns to action against Illinois at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Normal.

Redbird softball wins MVC series TYLER JACHNICKI Sports Reporter | @TJachnicki10

After opening the season with 32 games away from home, the Illinois State softball team finally got to experience playing at Marian Kneer Stadium this past weekend. Melinda The Redbirds (12-23, Fischer 3-5 MVC) played host to Indiana State in what may have been the start of a turnaround. After a disappointing 1-4 start to Missouri Valley Conference play, the Redbirds were victorious in two of three games against the Sycamores and looked much

more like the team that we expected would finish atop the Missouri Valley Conference. “This team will out-energize anybody, and I thought they really brought that consistently, that’s important to this group,” said head coach Melinda Fischer.

Game One: Indiana State 5, Illinois State 1 Going into the first game of Friday’s doubleheader, the Redbirds hoped to build off of an impressive 6-0 win over Southern Illinois during the previous weekend. It was a pitcher’s duel for the first four innings of the game, but the Indiana State offense would erupt in the fifth and sixth innings. see SOFTBALL page 7