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City to increase liquor license fee Bar owners are not happy with the city council’s decision to incrementally raise the liquor license BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
The Bloomington City Council voted to increase the city’s liquor license fee in increments over a five-year time frame during Monday’s meeting. The council voted 5-4 to raise the liquor license fees from the current fee of $1,760 to $2,100 in 2017, $2,400 in 2019 and $2,700 in 2021. “It’s a very mild set of increases especially after 34 years of there being no increases,” Tari Renner, Bloomington mayor, said. “It’s certainly mystifying to me why this was so controversial.” Bloomington bar owners have been against the fee increase, which has been in discussion for over three years. Bar owners feel the increase is unnecessary and the compromise weighs too heavily in the city’s direction. The incremental fee increase was mentioned in discussions between the city and the Bloomington Liquor Commission. By increasing the fee, the mayor believes the liquor license increase will put more of the fees associated with law enforcement and excessive drinking in the hands of bar owners, who profit from the industry. Renner has frequently tried to increase liquor license fees and said they were necessary measures to diminish the fees taxpayers endure for
law enforcement activities related to excessive drinking. “The consumption of liquor with large numbers of people in certain places causes other kinds of problems and activities and other crime and it’s pretty much a fact of life,” Renner said. Renner cited an incident at Lucky Gardens in June 2013 where 200 people had a twerking party that spilled out into the parking lot as an example which required nearly every police officer in Bloomington-Normal as well as all the sheriff’s deputies in McLean County to control. The city also dealt with a lawsuit from a citizen at the event who accused officers of excessive force that incurred $120,000 in settlement costs and attorney fees. “That is absolutely related to liquor,” Renner said. “If they only served Kool-Aid, as I’ve joked before, you wouldn’t have had 200 people at a twerking party. This is just one of many examples.” Fee increases were also proposed for the other classes of liquor licenses. Renner said that even after the increases, liquor license fees will remain lower than the fees in the Town of Normal. Currently in Normal, a liquor license for restaurant occupancy up to 100 is $2,500, while the fee for a higher occupancy is $3,000. The Bloomington mayor said this measure
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The Bloomington City Council approved an increase in liquor license fees. was taken specifically because Bloomington’s poker fees were higher than Normal’s, and that the increase was meant to be seen as a compromise. Renner believes the compromise was more than fair given the difference in cost between Normal and Bloomington’s law enforcement.
“Normal’s liquor enforcement is nothing compared in terms of cost,” Renner said. “We’ve got bars, they’ve got restaurants — with some exceptions, obviously, like the Pub. They don’t have the kinds of issues of cost that we have.” The council also tabled, for 60 days, a possible consideration for a new annual video gaming fee.
Chicago State University lays off 300 The budget impasse is hitting CSU harder than any other state university EMA SASIC News Reporter
After months of struggling without a budget, Chicago State University announced Friday it will lay off more than 300 employees, about a third of its workforce, effective immediately. “It’s dreadful. I have spoken to people as they have been packing up their offices,” Chicago State President Thomas Calhoun Jr. said in an interview with The Chicago Tribune. “It is not disheartening for the future of the university. The university has been here 150 years and will continue to be here.” The areas most affected range from administrators to carpenters. Although faculty members were not sought after, Calhoun said they are likely to be affected later on. Public state universities in Illinois received emergency funding after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bipartisan state Senate bill that allocated $600 million in shortterm funding April 22. Chicago State received about $20 million, however it was not enough to prevent cuts. “It was less than what we needed and later than we needed it, as
much as we appreciated getting it,” Calhoun said to The Tribune. “It really is a Band-Aid and not the solution.” A l l together, the universit y will save about 40 p er c ent in payroll costs, w h i c h amounts to about $2 million a month. News of layoffs have been on faculty members’ minds after the university declared financial exigency in February. Declaring financial exigency means a university can lay off employees, including tenured professors, more easily. On Februar y 26, Calhoun announced all faculty, staff and administrators would receive a notice of potential layoffs in the event that Illinois continues its budget impasse and does not fund public universities. Other ways Chicago State tried to
save funds this year include cancelling its spring break, which was scheduled for March 14 to 19, and moving its graduation date up to April 28 from May 12. Many other public universities have been facing dif f iculties, as they have gone the whole school year without a budget. Western Illinois University’s President Jack Thomas announced February 26 the university plans to cut $20 million over the next two fiscal years and additional cuts for the remainder of the current fiscal year. “We’ve always been an incredibility efficient institution because we’ve faced declines in state appropriates since about 2002, so we certainly learned to do more with less and to live with a little less from the state each year,”
Western’s Director of University Relations Darcie Shinberger said. Employees also received a notice April 13 that 110 non-instructional staff members would be laid off. Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University also had to lay off over 150 employees. While several other state universities face hardships, Illinois State University remains much more financially stable. ISU received just over $20.9 million, about 31 percent of the fiscal year 2015 state operating budget. While the amount is not as much as ISU needs, the university has found other ways to save money. ISU has eliminated or held vacant at least 76 positions for savings of about $3.6 million, as Greg Alt, interim vice president for finance and planning, explained. ISU has also deferred maintenance and equipment purchases, and several energy-saving improvements have been made over the past several years that lower utility costs. Ema Sasic is a sophomore journalism major and a reporter and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_ esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @ema_sasic.
Budget impasse closes two state parks EMA SASIC News Reporter
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced April 20 that Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area and Horseshoe Lake State Park are closing indefinitely. According to a press release from the IDNR, Ramsey Lake is closing due to termination of electrical service, while Horseshoe Lake is closing due to termination of trash and electrical service. IDNR Communications Director Chris Young explained Horseshoe Lake owes $3,504 for trash service and $829 for electrical service, and Ramsey Lake owes $1,765. “To keep the two affected parks open, IDNR needs the spending authority to pay outstanding bills,” Young said. “That means the Illinois General Assembly must pass legislation authorizing the spending, like was done to partially fund higher education recently, or come to an agreement on fiscal year ’16 and fiscal year ’17 budgets.” As of now, there is no news as to when either park will open. Park employees are still on the job, but Ramsey Lake staff will be transferred to Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Horseshoe Lake staff is using Frank Holten State Recreation Area.
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Famous Chicago taste coming to Normal EMA SASIC News Reporter
Chicago-area restaurant Portillo’s is coming to Normal. The news was announced Thursday morning with ads in both The Vidette and The Pantagraph. “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,” the company’s press release stated. “Clear your calendars and tell your friends throughout the State. Farm out your entire to-do list and join us when we open our doors next year. Frankly, we can’t wait.” While there is no location or exact opening date set, the restaurant will be in the community in 2017 and will continue to serve its “classic items in a nostalgic atmosphere,” as Portillo’s Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Nick Scarpino said. This will be the chain’s first downstate location, which Scarpino said was long coming. “Normal has been on our short list of new locations for many years,” he said. “We were waiting for the best possible fit for our restaurant needs. Portillo’s requires a sizable piece of property to properly run our drive thru and accommodate the large crowds we attract.” Illinois State University students have been trying to convince the chain to add a restaurant in Bloomington-Normal for years. Many students are from the Chicago suburbs, and the taste of Portillo’s is one they often crave. Many students are even part of the “Bring Portillo’s to Bloomington-Normal Illinois” Facebook group. Over 5,900 liked the page, and it seems like their pleas paid off. “A lot of people from the Chicago suburbs that go here grew up with Portillo’s, so I’m really excited that they’re finally opening one here,” sophomore journalism major Kevin Schwaller said. “It really helps make it feel like home.” Scarpino explained the Facebook page was a big reason for adding a Normal location, as similar pages helped other cities. “We recently opened up in Rockford, where there was also a very big movement on Facebook for us to open there,” Scarpino said. “Deciding to open a restaurant in a new location is much easier when you know that there is already demand.” The Vidette’s April Fools’ Day 2015 article also had a big impact. “After we figured out what The Vidette had done on April Fools’ Day, we loved it,”
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Portillo’s will be coming to the Bloomington-Normal area in 2017. Scarpino said. “At first we didn’t understand what had happened as our phones were ringing off the hook on April 1, but looking back on it, we now love it and appreciate the gesture.” Normal City Manager Mark Peterson believes the chain will make the community more attractive to others. “I’m not surprised that we were one of the first downstate communities they looked to, and I’m
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Funding measure holds no long-term value O n April 22, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill that allocates some funding to Illinois public universities for the next fiscal year. Illinois State University will receive $20.9 million – about 31 percent of the university’s Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget. The desperately needed funding will help ISU provide for its students who receive Monetary Award Program grants, and it will also delay the drastic cuts to faculty and services that some other Illinois universities have been forced to make during the impasse in the last 10 months. But what amounts to a 70 percent cut in state funding is hardly a victory. The $600 million that institutions of higher education will receive won’t revive the worsthit universities, and isn’t enough to sustain those that have somewhat successfully handled obstacles presented by the budget crisis. Chicago State University, struggling to finish the
school year, has made it clear that the stopgap funding bill doesn’t make its future any less grim. “Limited allocation by the state will still require CSU to make difficult cost-cutting decisions moving forward,” officials said in a university statement. But CSU, which laid off 300 employees last Friday, doesn’t have much left to cut.
By the time a budget is passed, Illinois universities will have reformed to work under Rauner’s barebones vision. Thirty-percent cuts will be perceived as generous when universities have become accustomed to operating with much less state funding. Whether he knows it or not, Rauner has found a way to systematically force universities to
yet successful” in a statement to students and faculty — a claim that many other Illinois university presidents cannot make. If there is a budget compromise, or if Rauner’s “turnaround agenda” is suddenly accepted by Democrats, education in Illinois will already have depreciated. This bill will only keep higher education above water while that depreciation takes place. Then, accustomed to running with very little state funding, the universities of Illinois will be well-equipped to provide adequately, albeit worse, for their students under Rauner’s proposed cuts. For every Illinois public university, the recent stopgap funding bill for higher education doesn’t change the uncertainty of the future; not one university is safe from layoffs or cuts to MAP grants and services, which are necessary, to stay afloat with little state support. Credit ratings will worsen, and the quality of education will decline until our state leaders are willing to compromise and invest in Editorial Cartoon by Athena Tapia Illinois higher education.
make themselves less costly in preparation for his future cuts. ISU has been more fortunate than most universities, able to sustain MAP grants and limit layoffs. ISU President Larry Dietz has upheld a hopeful tone in the last year while ISU’s financial status remained above those of other state schools. He described this school year as “challenging,
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A ‘thank you’ to my Vidette family MY VIEW HOLLY PETROVICH Editor-in-Chief
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remember sitting in my dorm room on the 21st floor of Watterson Towers as a freshman, talking to my mom on the phone, telling her I got hired as a news reporter at The Vidette and feeling like the luckiest aspiring journalist. At that moment, though, I did not realize just how lucky I really was. Since then, I have covered a plethora of topics as a news reporter, designed pages, managed a small staff as a news editor and given The Vidette my own touch as Editor in Chief. I have spent 90 percent of my college experience at this place, and saying goodbye has been a lot harder than I could have ever imagined. Many people attribute their professional success to the classes they took in college or the clubs they joined on campus. While both my classes and participation in Alternative Spring Break have helped me grow as a leader and individual, nothing can beat the growth I have experienced in my seven semesters at The Vidette. As an outgoing introvert, I have always kept to myself while letting my personality shine when surrounded by my closest friends; never did I see myself calling the shots at
a real publication at the age of 22, balancing the task of being a leader, friend and journalist all from the same desk. During my year as Editor in Chief alone, my confidence has been boosted to a new level; I’ve had to hire and fire people, solve every problem from within and outside our building, while simultaneously trying to grasp the world of advertising and working with that team to improve The Vidette in every aspect. Not many average 22-year-olds have held a managerial role with as many responsibilities, and while it was definitely difficult at times, I wouldn’t change a thing. While this experience has been indefinitely life-changing, I cannot leave without acknowledging the family I have formed along the way. Kellie Flaherty is the reason I am where I am today; she hired me as a freshman, trained me to be a news editor and led by example to allow me to follow in her footsteps as Editor in Chief. She has been a close friend and role model for me since day one, and I am forever grateful for what she taught me. The others I worked with before this year were the ones who helped me mold my leadership skills; as one of the youngest subeditors in both 2013 and 2014, my peers shared their wisdom and motivated me to push myself everyday. But the staff I have been blessed with this year has been, in my opinion, a legendary team. Every type of personality is represented among us, and while we are all very different, we work together very cohesively.
Not many can say their coworkers are some of their best friends, and as we all get ready to disperse upon graduation, I realize how truly lucky we all are. From those who work all day to the team that comes in at night, each department and person has impacted me in a way they are probably unaware of, and I could not say my farewells without acknowledging them all personally. Laura Rocco and Paige Domantey: you have been the dream night team. The inner teacher in both of you does not go unnoticed, as the consistent work your copy editors produced this year has beyond exceeded my expectations. Zack Carpenter and Josh Tolentino: the “tough” sports guys, who deep down are big softies. Your passion for sports and journalism is extremely admirable, and you both genuinely pushed me to be a better reporter and networker. I know The Vidette will forever benefit from all your hard work this year. Paige Meisenheimer and Vince Pinto: you are two of the most creative people I’ve ever met. As my interest in photography grows, I continue to look to the work you both create. And of course, a big shout out to Vinnie for creating a physical reminder of this year with your documentary on The Vidette, something I will treasure for the rest of my life. Mollie McDonnell: you have often been my go-to person when I need some cheering up; your contagious, bubbly laugh always relieves my stress in the office, and I wish we
would have become friends earlier. Andrew Marshall: I know I have not thanked you for your dedication enough this year; your consistent willingness to step up is a trait that will not be overlooked in the future, and I have enjoyed watching you grow as a leader this year. And finally, Ave Rio: when I hired you two summers ago, I instantly detected your potential and drive as a reporter, and that has held true to this day. I see a lot of myself in you, and there’s nobody else I’d rather pass along the torch (also known as a newspaper on fire) of Editor in Chief to. Everyone else who helps create our masterpiece each day is remarkable in their own way. I have received many compliments on The Vidette’s success this year, and that would not happen without this group. Although I am technically their boss, they are some of my main sources of inspiration, and I know they will continue to impress me from afar. While The Vidette is a studentrun newspaper, the strides we have made this year would not have been possible without the constant push from our General Manager, John Plevka. John: I remember sitting in your office setting up payroll as a scared, nervous freshman; now, the countless hours I’ve spent in that same office talking and venting about everything from work to baseball have become some of my favorite moments. I have relied heavily on your opinions and advice, especially this year, and I will see you as a
lifelong adviser to me. Thank you for everything! And obviously, I have to thank my support system outside The Vidette staff. My parents, roommates, friends and boyfriend have been nothing but positive influences, motivating me to succeed every single day. As I sit here in my final official day as Editor in Chief, my emotions are a roller coaster; I laugh at the awkwardness of our first meeting last May, and I cry that today was our last. I couldn’t be more proud of how much we have achieved as a group of talented journalists, with 16 awards from the Illinois College Press Association to show for it. And most of all, I am grateful for the lifelong friendships I have formed with staff — if there’s one thing I’m going to miss the most about ISU, it’s each and every one of you. I will be starting my new job as Editor in Chief of Chicago Athlete magazine up in Skokie in a few weeks, a remarkable opportunity that never would have presented itself if it weren’t for my experience at The Vidette. I love this place more than anything, and even though I’m graduating, a piece of me will be at the corner of University and Locust Streets forever. Holly Petrovich is a senior journalism major and Editor in Chief of The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be directed to dv_hepetro@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @holly_petrovich.
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ISU student to debut short film BRENT BADER Senior Reporter
While Zakk Fairley is used to showing his funny videos to friends and the classmates of his old high school, the mass media TV production senior still seems anxious to debut his new comedy film to the Illinois State University community. “It’s really cool and I’m excited but it’s also stressful,” Fairley said. “We took a huge risk making this our first film, just with the content, but it’s stuff we think is funny.” The film will debut with a free screening 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Normal Theater and will be released online via its Facebook page and website on Friday. Doors open at 9:15 p.m., and Fairley will introduce the film to the general audience. “Beyond Normal” follows Scott, played by Garrett Douglas, as he tells his friends about a date he had the previous night. The film shows the differences between Scott’s exaggerated story that he tells to his friends and what actually occurred on the date. Fairley is a little fearful of sharing the “raunchy” film with audience members who may not be accustomed to its brand of humor. The film’s lead actress dropped out weeks before filming due to the content, but the team was able to find another actress, ISU alum Kate Ven Horst, who understood and appreciated the humor. “We always wanted to [be] sure
that what we were trying to do wasn’t board when he asked her to support out to both fellow ISU students and going to offend anybody and we didn’t him in an independent study. The two State Farm coworkers, where he want it to appear sexist or homo- agreed to an independent study, and works in video production. They had phobic,” Fairley said. “So that was a Moore was available for any men- around seven crew members on set struggle to balance audiences and torship she could provide. However, and two working on post-production. make sure it didn’t While offend anybody.” the idea of crafting a The humor should film seemed be familiar to fans of stressful and “It’s Always Sunny in complex at Philadelphia” or the the start, it films of Seth Rogen and James Franco, began to come Fairley took inspitogether as ration from those Fairley cultivated a crew works. of both dedi The May precated and miere date is an experienced accomplishment for the group that only volunteers. Vince Pinto | Vidette Photo Editor started filming in “I was The cast and crew of Beyond Normal pose after the first day of filming. February, but Fairgoing into this ley was helped by a [knowing] I dedicated group of friends and ISU according to Fairley, she remained couldn’t rely on doing it all myself, so hands-off in regards to the actual faculty. Dr. Maria Moore, associate profes- final project to allow him complete sor in the School of Communication, creative control. was the first person Fairley brought on From there, Fairley began reaching
I found really great people who were equally passionate about making a film,” Fairley said.” It was cool because I could hand off responsibilities and tell them to go do their thing and I’ll moderate if you need me.” Additionally, the group was able to make connections at both Medici and Fat Jacks to use as filming locations for free. Through saved cash from previous freelance work and tuition reimbursement that was redirected to the film’s budget, the project was fully financed and ready for release. The group continues to work on ideas for their next film but hopes to embrace a Kickstarter finance plan for it. “We already have all this equipment,” Fairley said. “ISU is right here, there’s a lot of theater students willing to help us out. We might as well keep making films.”
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Features
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Redbirds flock to the streets for good eats The traveling food vendors on campus work hard to bring ’birds a bite on the go
Tracy Conoboy | Vidette Photographer
The Bustaurant, a double decker London-style food truck, offers residents of Bloomington and Normal tasty treats with a British flair. CASEY CHAN Features Reporter
Everyone loves food. It’s a simple, wellknown fact. What’s even better is when that savory food comes to you. Our own Illinois State University campus is lucky to be the home of some great food vendors who serve us on a daily basis. They allow students and faculty to grab a quick bite to eat while they hurry to their next class or meeting and give them other options outside of the typical fast-food restaurants that we find on almost every block. If these vendors have anything in common with those fast-food restaurants, it’s that their food comes out just as quickly. The difference between a place like McDonald’s and the various food trucks and carts is that the food coming from the vendors is of a much higher quality. The typical spot for each vendor here on campus is next to the Alamo II from the
hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is a great opportunity for them to serve the public during peak lunch hours. Yalla Habibi Hot Dogs is one of the businesses that you can find during those lunch hours. It can also be found during the late night hours in downtown Bloomington. The man behind the scenes, running the cart that serves those delicious hotdogs and bratwurst, simply goes by Mo. He gave his insight on what it’s like to be a part of the food vendor industry. “It took a while to start this business,” Mo said. “The health department requires certain ways for the cart to be built. They were super picky. They inspect the cart once a month. I had to go to Tennessee to get the cart.” Driving all the way to Tennessee shows just how dedicated Mo truly is to his business, but his dedication is shown even more prominently in the quality food he serves. While actual food trucks have been
around for centuries, Kogi BBQ in Los Angeles seems to have started the food truck phenomenon back in 2008. Its food is probably great, but we have some great food trucks of our own as well. The Bustaurant is one of the most unique experiences that food-goers can participate in. Owned and operated by Steffan Block, The Bustaurant is a double-decker bus that allows customers to enjoy their meals on the second floor. Originally from England, Block had quite the journey in culinary arts and gave his thoughts on what it’s like to run such a unique business. “Our menu is globally inspired and is forever changing,” Block said. “I am trying to keep things simple, fast, efficient, getting people in and out since people who come for lunch want to eat quickly.” “The food truck business is tough. You’re catering twice a day [dinner and lunch]. Since you are going from spot to spot, you
have to rely on social media, but this is still a unique experience.” His head chef Jake Vole See has known Block for 15 years and has enjoyed working alongside Block since the beginning. He described what a normal day looks like inside of The Bustaurant. “I would describe your typical restaurant as trying to corral a dog. Which is easy, you can put a leash on it. This is more like trying to corral a cheetah.” Vole See said. “I started working as a bus boy when I was 15 and fell in love with the service industry.” Serving the folks here at ISU is something that all of these vendors have in common. They all have a passion for what they do, which makes a normal day at work fun and exciting day-in and day-out. These hardworking men and women deserve your business, so stop by any of these amazing food vendors the next time you spot them.
Pump up ‘The Jamz’:
Meet the new Netflix series with ISU connections ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
One of the greatest aspects of the television comedy genre is its innate ability to make us laugh, enabling us to forget about the stresses of our daily lives while also being a relatable medium to enjoy — all in a 22-minute runtime. Those searching for the next hilarious sitcom that fits that mold, meet “The Jamz,” a brand new Netflix show that premiered April 30 on the digital platform. The half-hour workplace sitcom is the brainchild of co-creators Chris Petlak and Jim Kozyra — also the show’s co-stars and co-writers. The self-funded, independent project by Petlak (an alumnus of Illinois State University) and Kozyra (the son-in-law of ISU professor Mark Lewis), “The Jamz” examines the fictional world of 101.7 THE JAMZ, Chicago’s No. 1-rated radio station. The show centers around the exploits and misfortunes of JayJay (Petlak) and Fitzy (Kozyra), two of the station’s DJs. Jay-Jay and Fitzy are the hosts of the midnight - 5 a.m. slot on THE JAMZ, but they have been dying to get a shot at hosting the coveted morning show that is seen as the top gig of radio DJ’ing in the city. When longtime morning host Kasey retires, Jay-Jay and Fitzy begin competing with other DJs to take Kasey’s spot. The pair start working their hardest to make their
late-night run a success, and their mishaps are as hilarious as they are relatable. They struggle with workplace calamities, love life issues and, of course, their boss — played by Kathy Najimy (“Hocus Pocus” and “Sister Act”). “The Jamz” is a fast-paced comedy that throws the jokes at viewers quickly, providing several twists and turns while also connecting with audiences. “I think these characters really connect with people, especially a younger audience,” Petlak said. “The two main characters, Jay-Jay and Fitzy, are fighting so hard for something they really believe in — something they deserve. The idea of these two people going after not only their dream, but also something they clearly deserve after their hard work [is relatable]. Even though they’re bumbling idiots from time to time, they’re lovable and it will remind people a lot of themselves in a sense.” “The show has an ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ type of vibe,” Kozyra said. “It also has a ‘30 Rock’ and ‘Arrested Development’ type of vibe. It’s kind of in that sweet spot. If you want there to be more shows like that, you have to watch those shows. I think if people watch it they won’t be disappointed.” The four-episode series has been available on iTunes since April 12. The show itself has been in production for over four years, starting when Petlak and Kozyra initially created it as a web series. The pair created 20 three-minute episodes which
developed a small, but loyal, online following from family and friends. In October 2014, they submitted the series to the New York Television Festival, where it won a development deal, before finally getting the Netflix deal it has now. The show will be on Netflix for a minimum of two years. If it gets high ratings and high viewership numbers, any studio or distributing company would be able to pick it up and order more episodes. “I’m more excited [than nervous] for the premiere,” Petlak said. “It’s exciting to be able to say ‘It’s on Netflix.’ It’s on the biggest digital platform there is, so you can watch it there anytime you want.” “I also think it’s a fine line between confidence and conceitedness,” Kozyra said. “We think it’s funny. We think it’s good; we’re happy with the final product. For me, the only thing I would have to be nervous about is whether or not people find it — whether or not we get eyes on it. We think once people watch it they’ll like it. It’s just about getting eyes to it.” “The road to success is hopefully paved with good reviews and high viewing numbers,” Kozyra said. “The Jamz” premiered on Netflix April 30 and is also available for purchase on iTunes. Watch the show’s trailer here: www.vimeo.com/142441932.
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NFL Birds
Group of former Illinois State standouts join professional football ranks RB, Marshaun Coprich Former Redbird running back Marshaun Coprich signed a threeyear contract with the New York Giants on Sunday. Despite previous reports saying that he would be signing with the Minnesota Vikings, the two-time All-American decided to ink a deal to join the G-Men. Although the deal does include a signing bonus of an undisclosed amount, Coprich’s deal is not guaranteed. Injury or poor performance in mini-camp could lead to him being cut. He is seen as a change-of-pace, third down back in the same mold of Darren Sproles or Jacquizz Rodgers. His ability to catch the ball out of the backfield is one of the things that attracted teams.
The 5-foot-9, 205-lb. back ran one of the fastest 40-yard dash times at the NFL Combine in late February with a 4.47. Coprich will have his speed and versatility on display when New York’s minicamp opens up. Coprich went undrafted despite being projected as a fourth to seventh round selection. He was ranked among many experts as a top-10 running back. Many believe his offseason arrest in 2015 for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer is the main reason that he ended up going undrafted. The two-time Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year rushed for nearly 5,200 yards and 59 touchdowns in his four-year career.
QB - WR/CB, Tre Roberson Tre Roberson, a former playmaking quarterback at Illinois State, will be heading to San Diego to try and earn a spot in the Chargers organization. Roberson, a 6-foot-1, 201-lb. athlete, is not projected to be a quarterback at the next level. Instead, he has been working out as both a wide receiver and defensive back, although at this time it is not yet clear which position the Chargers want him to play. This does not ensure Roberson a roster spot, but it will give him the opportunity to impress the San Diego coaching staff in a bid to make either the 53-man roster or practice squad. A transfer from Indiana University, the Indianapolis native helped the Redbirds soar to new heights in his two years at ISU.
The quarterback formed one of the most dynamic backfield in the country with running back Marshaun Coprich. He threw for over 5,400 yards with 48 touchdowns while rushing for over 1,800 yards and 22 scores. Roberson led the ’Birds to their first-ever national championship in 2014. His 58-yard rushing touchdown with under two minutes left in the title game gave ISU a 27-23 lead over North Dakota State. The Redbirds lost the game, but Roberson’s leadership and playmaking ability put them in position to win. He will look to join Colton Underwood as the latest Redbird to join the NFL as a Charger.
DE, David Perkins
DE, Teddy Corwin
David Perkins was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted. The defensive end was projected in some mock drafts to go in either the sixth or seventh round, but after no team selected him, he chose to sign with Seattle. Perkins is projected as an inside linebacker in a 4-3 defensive scheme in the NFL. His athleticism and speed off the edge is what makes teams the most interested. Although he shows quickness and burst, teams are concerned that he is not big enough to be a consistent pass rusher and run stopper. He is seen as an intriguing prospect who will have to prove he is capable of making strides and he may need to add some more weight if he is going to make either the 53-man roster or the practice squad. The 6-foot-3, 240-lb. athlete ran a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash, proving he has next-level speed. And his 8.5 sacks and 12 tackles-for-loss show he can get into the backfield with consistency. Perkins was a Second-Team All-Valley selection at defensive end after ranking No. 8 in the conference in sacks and TFL’s. The Ohio State transfer proved he can play and excel against the highest level of Division I college football throughout his career.
Former Redbird defensive end Teddy Corwin accepted an invitation for a workout with the Washington Redskins. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder is looking to make an impression with the Redskins after one of the most successful careers at ISU. Corwin was a two-time All-Valley selection, picking up a First Team
honor in 2014 after a career-high 98 tackles, including 7.5 sacks and tying for the team lead with three interceptions from the defensive end position. Corwin then followed up with a Second Team selection in 2015. Despite missing five games with a broken foot, he managed to rack up 51 tackles.
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Barbados native Anderson Devonish prepares for 2016 Summer Olympics NICK LANDI Sports Reporter
It was not supposed to be like this for Anderson Devonish. If he had it his way, he would be playing soccer while representing his home country of Barbados in a major international competition. But it seems like fate is pointing him in a new direction. Devonish is now coming up to the end of his junior year, and he has gotten a reputation as one of the elite sprinters on the Track and Field team along the way. Now he will try to take his game to the next level as he attempts to qualify for the Barbados Olympic Track and Field team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It still has not even
sunk in for the native Barbadian that he is on the verge of doing something few others get the opportunity to achieve. “If you told me this was going to happen when I was ten years old, I’d assume you would be making fun of me,” Devonish said. Devonish’s journey began in island’s capital of Bridgetown, which includes a cultural atmosphere that he describes as, “laid back and simple.” It was here that his dreams of becoming a soccer star quickly changed when his family knew Track and Field was his ultimate calling. “I was not good at [soccer],” Anderson Devonish Devonish said. “So my parents
said, ‘Look, if you want to get a scholarship of any kind, you got to do track. You have a better chance.’” At the Lodge School, Devonish developed into one of the country’s top sprinters. While competing at the Barbadian national championships, he finished in second place at the 400-meter race thanks to a time of 47.33. Former Illinois State Track and Field Head Coach Elvis Forde, a Barbadian as well, was eventually able to recruit Devonish to join his program. Once he arrived in Normal, Devonish had to adjust to his new life that was not as calm as what he dealt with back home. He was going to have to make new friends in a new country and try to adapt to the “party first, study later” culture in college. And not to mention he
was going to have to do this without constantly seeing his family. But Devonish has so far been able to succeed in his new life. He is friends with many of his teammates, such as relay partners Jalen Lewis and Dion Hooker. And he also tries to call his family at least once week, or at least keep upto-date with them through social media. His dad even got the chance to see him compete at the MVC Outdoor Conference Championships hosted at ISU last year. And while he may have moments of being homesick from time to time, his coach believes he has been able to adjust to living in America pretty well.
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