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Turfin’ it up Redbird style
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The completion of the new Hancock Stadium football turf was finalized on May 24. Fans can see the new logo on center field for the first home opener 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 against Saint Xavier.
New turf, new beginnings for Redbird Football 2018 season STORY BY JONATHAN BARLAS VIDETTE SPORTS EDITOR
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ithin the promise of another Illinois State football season lies two guarantees: a roaring Redbird fan section and the newly embedded turf in
Hancock Stadium. For the first time since 2011, Hancock Stadium has gotten a makeover with a new turf installation which was completed as of May 24. The upgrades to the field include red endzones, alternating shades of green every five yards, a larger midfield Redbird logo and an extension of sideline team areas from 25-yard line to 25-yard line in solid red. While the Redbirds’ season is set for kick off Sept. 1 playing host to Saint Xavier (Chicago), head coach Brock Spack has been eager to let his team fly on the new playing surface.
“I think our players are really happy with it and I think the fans will really like it too,” Spack said. “It makes the stadium look like new. It gives [Hancock Stadium] a whole different look. I think the thing that is most eyecatching is the red end-zones... it’s pretty cool.” Illinois State claimed a 6-5 record in 2017, missing the Missouri Valley Conference playoffs for the first time in four years. Serving as a symbol for refinement, Spack added that while the turf looks great, it also represents a reboot of an ISU team that fell just short last season. “There’s been a lot of changes here this offseason and there’s this really exciting vibe. [The new turf] kind of reminds me of my first season here,” Spack said. “The players are excited and working hard from what I’ve seen his spring, it just has that vibe to it. We just kind
of hit a reset button and the whole spring has been that way. With a new coaching staff and new players, there’s been a lot of excitement and intensity on the field and when the guys came out and saw it for the first time, they were like ‘wow look at this.’ They’ve been playing very, very well so far.” Not only does the new turf act as a re-branding for the football team’s disappointing 2017, fans, coaches and players alike can now look forward to new beginnings this season. As a winning mindset reserves the desire for a deep playoff run, the Redbirds continue to work through the dog days of summer, preparing for their ever-so-anticipated comeback year. JONATHAN BARLAS is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be reached at jgbarla@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @janveselybarlas
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Milner Library is hosting the View Finder photography exhibit which displays selections of Illinois State University photography major Lyndsie Schlink’s digital photographs. The exhibit will be featured from June 4 through August 30 on Floor 2 of Milner Library. The photographs were shot during Schlink’s time as a senior photographer at the Vidette and will highlight her background in both fine art photography and photojournalism. “As an alumna of Illinois State and senior photographer for 11 years it is truly an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to showcase some of my most artistically creative photography at Milner Library,” Schlink said. “This selection of my digital photographs highlights my background in both fine art photography and photojournalism. Shot during my career as the senior photographer at ISU, the photos in View Finder convey my compositional and framing skills, capability of storytelling through images and practice of using minimal post-production image editing,” she said. “While widely published in digital and print formats, View Finder presents my work, for just the second time, solely as individual, standalone photographs,” Schlink added. Associate Director of Alumni Relations Colleen Rice said Milner Library hosts a variety of exhibits throughout the year which are showcased in different spaces throughout
I think it just shows Milner beautifully but also the campus b e a u t i f u l l y. It’s kind of the main image she is using for the exhibit currently,” she added. Schlink said the photograph is called Untitled 10, August 23, 2016, and is an image of the ISU walkway over College Avenue shot from the fourth floor of Milner Library on the Submitted by Lyndsie Schlink first day of the ISU Walkway over College Avenue shot from the fourth froll of Milner Libray as students make fall semester as their way to campus. students made their way to the library. images for the exhibit. campus. “This particu“These are highly selected images “In a world that revolves around lar exhibit will be which Schlink chose for the exhibit fleeting digital media, I think it is on Floor 2 which to show off her compositional and important to still have photographs is the main floor of frame-working skills, as well as her printed and displayed for people to Milner. Currently, story-telling skills through imag- take a few minutes to stop, look at this is the only ery,” Rice said. and appreciate as art,” she said. exhibit being show“For me personally, one of my Rice explained it was important Lyndsie cased at Milner absolute favorite images that Lyndsie for students to know that they are Schlink right now, but we has ever captured of the ISU campus encouraged to submit their work to will have more throughout the year is in this exhibit. It’s an image that Milner Library for it to be exhibited. that will be coming in and out of the looks over the bridge from Milner “We’re not an art gallery by any library,” Rice said. Library through the window on the means but we love to showcase Rice added that Schlink had gone fourth floor,” she said. student and faculty’s work at the through the thousands of images she “The image looks out onto the quad university in different ways and has taken over her career as a pho- and you can see students walking Lyndsie’s is just one of those examtographer and has selected specific around on such a beautiful day and ples,” she said.
McLean State’s Attorney Jason Chambers takes up judgeship GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarsten
The Illinois Supreme Court announced on Monday that McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers has been selected as a judge. Chambers will become a circuit judge in the Eleventh Judicial Court, chosen as one of four applicants, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit covers Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties. “I’ve always felt a need to try and serve my community,” said Chambers in a statement to the Pantagraph. “This is just taking my life and career experiences and using it to serve in a different capacity.” Chambers beat Associate Judge David Butler and attorneys Joseph Foley and John Heil in
the running. He will begin on Aug. 21 and is to serve at least through the elections in November 2020. Judge Robert Freitag is to retire on July 6, whom Chambers will be replacing. Other judges currently serving have announced plans to Jason step down or are considering Chambers retirement. As Chambers steps down, a new state’s attorney will have to be appointed for McLean County. Adam Ghrist, Chambers’ former first assistant, will also be leaving for a new job with the U.S. attorney’s office. Despite the temporary vacancy after the departure of Chambers and Ghrist, he said the
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prosecutor’s office is in good shape, according to the Pantagraph. “When I took over the office we had two prosecutors who had first chair in a murder trial,” said Chambers again in the Pantagraph. “I have made it a point to make sure that we get a multitude of people with experience. And we have about four times that number of prosecutors now.” Chambers is a former Normal Town Council member and McLean County’s top prosecutor beginning in 2012. The Illinois Wesleyan University and Southern Illinois University law school graduate worked in private practice prior to this new opportunity. GARRETT KARSTEN is a news reporter reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at gtkarst@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @GKarstenISU.
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McLean County goes green GRACE BARBIC News Reporter | @gracebarbic
McLean County’s self-service electronics recycling drop-off program began on June 2. Residents can deposit electronic items such as televisions, computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, etc. at the Town of Normal Public Works facility. The facility is located at 1301 Warriner St. Radios, camcorders, laptops, string lights, digital cameras, video game consoles, ink cartridges and telephones are also accepted. This service will be available every first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until noon. The regular self-service drop-off is available Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Items from businesses and non-residents will not be accepted. Most electronic waste, otherwise known as e-waste, contain valuable metals that can be recycled and repurposed. The items do not need to be in working condition to be recycled. Despite this fact, some other BloomingtonNormal locations offer electronics recycling for workable items which may result in cash or store credit for certain items. Although most items are accepted, items containing Freon, like mini refrigerators or dehumidifiers, are not accepted at this drop-off. Air conditioners, appliances, audio tapes, hair dryers, light bulbs, microwaves, coffee makers and curling irons are also among the list of items that are not accepted.
recommended by the Normal Public Works Facility to bring someone along, especially when recycling larger items that may be heavy to move. “I think it’s great that the town of Normal is taking action and working towards a more eco-friendly environment,” said environmental science major Kellsie Freeman. “People don’t realize the harm that we are doing to our planet. It’s a small step, but one in the right direction.” Although recycling everyday items such as plastic bottles and paper is important, e-waste can cause just as much and maybe even more damage in a landfill. E-waste can contain hazardous materials like lead and mercury. If not properly disposed of, these materials can drain out of landfills and into groundwater. Another harmful way that electronics are disposed of is through incineration. The burning of plastics in electronics emits harmful, cancer-causing chemicals into the Editorial Cartoon by Flynn Geraghty | Vidette Art Director air. Improper disposal of e-waste can result in water and air contamination. State law requires most electronics to be recycled. Starting in These toxins can have significant health January of 2012, the Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and effects on humans including birth defects, brain, heart, liver Reuse Act prohibits disposing of unwanted electronics in regu- and kidney system damage. They can also affect the nervous lar trash for burial in landfills. Electronics will not be picked and reproductive systems of the human body. up curbside along with waste. For more information on the self-service recycling visit Since this is a self-service it is not likely that someone will normal.org. be available to help residents load and unload e-waste. It is
Classic tales, acclaimed screenplay headline Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Entertainment coming to Bloomington-Normal GARRETT KARSTENS | News Reporter @GKarstenISU
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) will return for its 40th year. The 2018 lineup is spearheaded by William Shakespeare plays “Henry V” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” along with Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman’s “Shakespeare in Love.” “The Merry Wives of Windsor” will show July 5 through 7, 17, 18, 25, 28 and 31. Additional showings will occur Aug. 3, 4 and 9. Showings will occur at Ewing Theatre. “Henry V” will show July 12 through 14, 24 and 27. Additional showings will occur on Aug. 2 and 10. All showings occur at Ewing Theatre. “Shakespeare in Love” will occur at 2 p.m. July 19 through 22, 26, 29, Aug. 1, 7 and 11. Showings will occur at the Center for the Performing Arts. In “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Falstaff (Steven Young) pursues two wealthy wives. Unfortunately, he fails to win their affections, which is met with the audience’s comedic delight. “Henry V” is a two-part play heavily based on the Hundred Years’ War. Already the king of England, young Hal (Jordan Coughtry), now Henry V, plans a hostile takeover of France. He also wants to win the affections of the French princess. The plot of “Shakespeare in Love” is what it sounds like. The play is about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman posed as a male costar in Shakespeare’s play. Suffering from writer’s block, Shakespeare is reinvigorated by a beautiful aristocrat. ISF Artistic Director John Stark considers his biggest challenge maintaining an attractive production that is monetarily sound.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 5-10 p.m. June 15 - Summer Solstice festival headlines Harmonious Wail
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Illinois Shakespeare Festival will feature some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays through the summer.
That said, he is excited to work with talented individuals to captivate audiences. Stark shares his secret to optimizing the diverse group’s performances. “I try to teach our design and technical students that the focus of everyone involved in the show needs to focus on creating the best experience for our audiences that we can,” Stark said. “That is primarily done by supporting the actor who is doing the heavy lifting of the story telling, however, each person has a responsibility to keep their focus on the artistic endeavor we place in front of the audience.” Single ticket prices are $54 for platinum seating, $35 for gold seating and $20 for silver seating. Season tickets are $109 for platinum seating, $70 for gold seating and $40 silver seating. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Box Office. Additionally, those interested can call (309)-438-2535.
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5-10 p.m. July 20 - Lincoln’s Festival on Route 66 headlines The Neverly Brothers
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7:30 p.m. Thursday July 26 Jimmie Vaughan
7:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 9 Susto
7:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 25 Get the Led Out
8 p.m. Friday Sep. 7 - The Something Brothers
7:30 p.m. July 26-28 - Miller Park Summer Theater non-professional production of Lionel Bart’s Academy Award-winning musical OLIVER!
2 p.m. July 29 - Miller Park Summer Theater non-professional production of Lionel Bart’s Academy Award-winning musical OLIVER!
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Streaming in the fast lane
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une 11 was a significant day in internet history. Since the fight over the internet started in the early 2000’s, the repeal of the Obama-era net neutrality finally went in full swing. Internet providers and larger, popular internet companies are able to block or provide faster access to content and slow down their content to specific online services. Think of how AT&T has a partnership with DirectTV. Those who have DirectTV could have a higher speed when it comes to streaming films and shows instead of those who don’t. Those with T-Mobile, which has a partnership with Netflix, will have higher speeds than those who don’t. The problem goes deeper than a streamer wanting to binge watch the newest episode of “Westworld” or re-watch “The Office.” People who search the internet and spend part of their day streaming shows and movies one day in the future might see charges from different service providers for speedier services.
In the bigger picture, this means that larger internet companies, like Facebook and Netflix, hold a higher power that could eventually result in higher costs to consumers. The rise in cost will reflect on Netflix working with another service provider to make sure their content streams faster, than, say, Hulu. The internet age has reached a level of competition higher than “Wreck It Ralph” could ever endure. Again, companies hold the power with their consumers based on the fast-speed servers
that bring enjoyment to people. This isn’t dial-up internet service anymore, waiting for AOL to open up, hearing all those beeping noises and waiting for assorted webs services to load. We have come far with different creative outlets and websites; the internet has exploded with content and services. With the repeal of net neutrality, consumers will likely see changes based on the speed of the website that they choose. This could take months before consumers see
changes. So what happens next? Illinois is among a group of states with Democrat attorney generals that has filed a joint lawsuit to preserve net neutrality. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission in February. “I will continue to fight to protect net neutrality from the FCC’s illadvised attempt to put corporations ahead of the American public’s right to access free information,” Madigan said at the time the suit was filed. “We won’t allow this administration to control what Americans view and access online.” With that being said, what can you, as an internet consumer do? You can either wait and enjoy the internet before anything substantial happens, wait and see what occurs in the court system or contact your local government officials.
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Money can’t buy happiness MY VIEW BECKY FLETCHER | News Editor
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f you have been paying attention to the news, then you have seen that designer Kate Spade passed away due to suicide June 5. June 8, Anthony Bourdain was found dead after killing himself inside his hotel room in France. Bourdain was filming an episode of CNN’s “Parts Unknown.” It got me thinking – Kate Spade had the world at her fingertips. She had money, fame, fortune, a family and she could travel the world and go to any hot social event as she pleased. Yet, this was not good enough for her and the rest is now TMZ headlines. It’s often said that money makes the world go ‘round and that money can
buy happiness, but as I have recently discovered, this is not the case. I am currently in Paris, France studying and exploring and I found myself inside a large, elegant department store called Galeries Lafayette. Stores such as Gucci, Coach, Tiffany & Co., Top Shop and plenty more have made themselves at home in this department store and as I stood there an ugly thought crept inside my brain. I thought, “If I had more money and I could afford all this lavish stuff, I bet I’d be happier. What I have isn’t good enough – I can do better.” I literally thought this and I felt my self-esteem plummet. I had spent three weeks staring at beautiful Parisian boys and girls and I felt like the key to feeling and looking as good as them was more money. Then I did the worst thing I could have done and called my mom complaining about my despair. My mother – who has done nothing but support me and paid to send me to France for a month. It was the most ungrateful
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thing I could have done. However, I was blinded – blinded by my own unhappiness, comparing myself to others and wallowing in the fact that I was an offender of repeating outfits. I told my mom that I was upset that I was too poor to dress and look in a way that best represents my personality. My mom said something that brought me back down to earth. She said, “If I was there with you right now, I’d slap you across the face. Stop comparing yourself, you are in Paris! Enjoy yourself!” She was nothing but right and I knew that I deserved that slap in the face she wanted to give me. I worked hard to earn my place on this once-in-a-lifetime study abroad experience and here I was wallowing in materialistic items. It brought my mind back to the news about Kate Spade. Depression is blinding and it doesn’t matter if you have the world at your feet. If you aren’t happy, then what are you?
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I feel sorry for Spade’s family and friends as they mourn their loss. For me, it was a wake up call. Here I was, sorry for myself that I didn’t have more money to make myself happy when Spade had it all and that didn’t make her happy. It reminds me that materialistic items aren’t important in the long run. What is important is nurturing relationships, discovering new things and the continuation of doing things that make one happy despite what others think or say. The right people will come along and stay without caring about how much money you have or what brands you are wearing on your back. It’s important to take care and nurture our bodies and minds because in the end, we’re all we’ve got. BECKY FLETCHER is a News Editor for The Vidette. Contact her at rlflet1@ ilstu.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ becky_fletcher.
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BRIGHTENING UPTOWN NORMAL
NEWS IN BRIEF Incoming ISU students face tuition increase Incoming in-state undergraduate students at Illinois State University will see a 3.75 percent tuition increase for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Illinois State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the increase on May 11. According to the university, new in-state undergraduate students will pay about $384 per credit hour. The cost will be locked at that rate through summer of 2022. ISU’s Vice President for Finance and Planning Dan Stephens said the increase will bring in an additional $2.2 million, according to The Pantagraph. The mandatory student fees for the 2018-2019 academic year will be $82.28 per credit hour, 0.54 percent increase from the 2017-2018 academic year, according to the university. Revenue from fees will continue to allow the school to fund operational costs, provide for debt service and meet repair and replacement reserve requirements, the university reported on its website. Housing and dining rates will remain unchanged from last year. Out-of-state undergraduate students will pay about $768 per credit hour.
dangerous one for our firefighters,” said Fire Chief Mick Humer. “Due to the lack of windows on the building, there were only two doorways out. If, in the course of fighting the fire, they had to evacuate rapidly, or if there was some kind of collapse of the ceiling or roof structure, the firefighters could easily have become trapped with no way out.” There was significant damage to the roof structure and the remainder of the building sustained heavy smoke and heat damage. “Our interior firefighters were able to get in and get the job done very effectively and we are very proud of their effort,” continued Humer. The insurance company estimated more than a million dollars in damages. The owners are working with a restoration company to work out the next steps. University Liquors will remain closed until such time is determined.
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Normal Theater to show classic horror, romance, comedy films throughout June ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter | @addough
Students and faculty looking for something to do over the summer break can look no further than to the Normal Theater located in Uptown for a variety of movies that will play throughout the month of June. The theater will feature an assortment of movies, ranging from classic horror and romance films, to a movie detailing the struggles of a young black man looking for fame. The first film to be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday will be the Stephen King horror film Maximum Overdrive. The film was chosen by a staff member of the Normal Theater and depicts the rampage which occurs due to radiation from space, causing machines to come to life and turn against humans. The film is rated R and runs a total of 98 minutes. As part of a weekend run, the romantic comedy film “Funny Face,” starring Audrey Hepburn will begin playing at 7 p.m. Friday and run through Sunday. “Funny Face” is a film that sees two protagonists travel to Paris, France together where they fall in love, only to find hurdles in their way. The film is unrated and runs a total of 103 minutes. Showcasing another classic horror film, the movie “Rubber,” which sees a car tire spring to life with the power to make people explode as it goes on a killing
spree through the California desert will play at 10 p.m. Friday. For those interested in a Tuesday Night Classic from 1956, the film “Rock Around the Clock” will be playing at 7 p.m. on June 19. This 77-minute film showcases some of the most beloved bands and songs of the early rock’n roll era as it tells the story of a small town band who makes musical history as they rise to stardom. Middle school education major Jessica Ley said she plans on seeing “Maximum Overdrive” with her friend this Friday. “I’m not a huge Stephen King fan but I saw that movie when I was a little kid and I really enjoyed it. I also really like the fact that we have a theater here in Normal that plays these old movies. You often don’t get the opportunity to see these kinds of films in theater so I’m grateful that the Normal Theater plays these movies,” Ley said. As part of the theater’s late-night showings, the horror film “Re-Animator” will be presented by the American Genre Film Archive at 10 p.m. June 29. The movie tells the troublesome story of a young college student who is intent on perfecting a serum that re-animates dead corpses and is successful. The film is rated R and runs for 104 minutes. ANDREW DOUGHERTY is a senior news reporter for The Vidette. Contact him at vidette_addough@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @addough.
“I’m not a huge Stephen King fan but I saw that movie when I was a little kid and I really enjoyed it. I also really like the fact that we have a theater here in Normal that plays these old movies. You often don’t get the opportunity to see these kinds of films in theater so I’m grateful that the Normal Theater plays these movies.” Jessica Ley, middle school education major
The Normal Fire Department determined the cause of the University Liquors fire was linked to a cooler. A fire broke out at the local liquor store early morning on May 14. The Illinois State University and the Normal Fire Department responded to the call and arrived at the scene. The fire began in one of the coolers and was caused by an electrical failure in the refrigeration system. According to the Normal Fire Department, firefighters “saw heavy smoke pouring from the roof of the building and flames visible through one area of the roof.” The main fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes but firefighters continued to extinguish hot spots in the roof structure for several hours. “This fire was an especially
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The sign announing the closing of Merry Ann’s Diner
Merry Ann’s Diner closes in May Merry Ann’s Diner at 100 S. Fell Ave. unexpectedly closed its doors the evening of May 16. It is unclear why the diner has closed. A sign in the front door reads, “Effective Immediately: Merry Ann’s Diner Normal is closed. Sorry for the inconvenience.” The diner has been open since 2011. “Merry Ann’s has seen a lot of changes over the years, and it has seen some of the best and worst moments of the regulars, students and families that came through,” senior health promotion and education major Julie Myers told The Vidette.
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Stealing the spotlight
Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson and Awkwafina prepare for the big heist in “Ocean’s 8.” The movie debuted last Friday and already sits atop the box office. Photo courtesy of Barry Welcher Warner Bros. Entertainment| TNS
‘Ocean’s 8’ captures viewers’ intrigue, robs their attention span CAITLIN BARATTI Features Reporter
What do you get when you cross acclaimed actresses with one of the world's top pop singers and James Corden as an insurance investigator? The answer is the "Ocean's" franchise's fourth installment. Already a somewhat iconic franchise, a cast featuring Anne Hathaway and Rihanna only added buzz around REVIEW "Ocean's 8." Though unique, "Ocean's 8" was, regardless of its innovative casting and pop-culture centric heist, an homage to the “Ocean's” franchise. The film embraces the plot structure and other key elements of previous “Ocean’s” films. Unfortunately, this is more often a deterrent to a film than a benefit.
For example, as in prior “Ocean's” films, the audience is forced to focus a majority of its time on the unfolding heist, often jumping between suspenseful moments. Though the heist is a stunning visual moment, false suspense only serves to detract. When moments meant to generate suspense lack any risk, they not only lose their desired effect, but become counterproductive. Thankfully, most of the characters within the film are three dimensional with suitable heist roles. In fact, many of the film’s greatest scenes come from moments of people simply being themselves. Rose’s (Helena Bonham Carter) awkward social interactions and transparent spying serve as the most genuine, funny moments within the film. However, despite a brilliant leading performance from Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock), greatness is not always the
case. Debbie Ocean is the sister of franchise protagonist Danny Ocean. However, she often seems to mimic him, even acting as his voice within the film because he lacked one. Together, these things seemed to make Ocean less into a person and more of an unfished idea supplemented with another “Ocean's” protagonist. Regardless, "Ocean's 8" pulled off a handsome heist at the box office. The film opened at the top of the box office last weekend, earning over $40 million in two days. While not the crown jewel of heist movies, "Ocean's 8" has moments and walked away with plenty of money. As such, the femme fatales may return for a second score under the silver screen's surveillance.
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‘Funny Face’ production to light up Normal Theater Friday evening ARIEL MCGEE Features Reporter
Normal Theater's production of "Funny Face" will premier at 7 p.m. Friday. "Funny Face" is a musical film based on New York fashion photographer Dick Avery (Fred Astaire). Set on an assignment, he is soon struck by the beauty of Jo Stockton (Audrey Hepburn), a shy bookstore employee he's photographed by accident, who Stockton believes has the potential to become a successful model. Avery gets Jo to go with him to France, where he snaps more pictures of her against iconic Parisian backdrops. In the process, they fall for one another, only to find hurdles in their way. Initially released in 1957, "Funny Face" was a box office disappointment and failed to break even. However, in 1964, when “My Fair Lady” (also starring Hepburn) was released to excellent reviews and huge box office grosses, Paramount theatrically reissued Funny Face. As a result, the film drew substantial crowds and finally turned a profit. Stockton’s ability to sing all the songs herself is what makes her standout to her audience. Not only is the singing actually done but the choreography is also called into play.
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The production's blend of comedy and romance enhances the film. The film is well received, as evidenced by a strong 88 percent rating on Rotton Tomatoes. Kate Muir, film critic of popular United Kingdom newspaper The Times, ranks among those giving praise. "The great photographer Richard Avedon curated the titles and exquisitely colored stills of Hepburn in the latest collection from Givenchy, and each one is posterperfect," Muir said. "The plot, such as it is, is full of lighthearted fun, with Hepburn playing a philosophy student working in a New York bookshop that is raided for a photoshoot by the splendidly brutal editor of a Vogue-like magazine." Normal Theater gives residents and students of Bloomington-Normal the classic cinema experience. It features a diverse line-up of classic titles as well as modern independent, foreign and documentary films. The theater showcases stories that resonate with all members of the community. Normal Theater's production of "Funny Face" is open to all ages. Ticket prices are $7 for general admission and $5 for students. Normal Theater’s production of “Funny Face” will make faces smile Friday.
Number of people who built Normal Theater. Sylvan Kupfer, who built the theater with his wife Ruth, graduated from Illinois Wesleyan’s law school.
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Year of Normal Theater’s grand opening. The opening featured musicals, newsreels and Popeye.
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Maximum capacity for Normal Theater. The venue is known for being an intimate space, allowing for plenty of audience connection.
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Cost of most expensive ticket for Normal Theater’s orignial showing. Cheaper tickets were 10 cents.
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Soccer set for turnaround year Silvey’s squad hopes to make 2018 a year to remember MATT KALINOWSKI Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski8
The Illinois State women’s soccer team not only looks to improve upon last season’s potential, but strives to make 2018 a season to remember. The last memory many have of the team is the back-and-forth matchup against Northern Iowa last season. Although the loss was tough to stomach, the Redbirds look for more games like that in the future. The group went through a trying season, ripe with both change and curiosity. The loss of several seniors sent the ‘Birds into a state of unfamiliarity and adjustment as they searched for new strategies and leadership. Marking an overall record of 9-9-2 and 3-4 in Missouri Valley Conference play, the Redbirds seem to have a strong foundation with an even stronger goal: winning an MVC championship. While their tough schedule is met with confidence, graduate assistant Lucy Berres, who worked with the team in 2017, talked about the growth this team has undergone, attributing its past hardships to inexperience.
“Every team in every sport has a season of growing pains now and again, it’s inevitable. I think the 2017 season was that season for this team,” Berres said. “They lost a large group of seniors in 2016 and had a lot of roles to fill and did a lot of experiLucy menting and trying Berres to find their identity. Every single player on this team is capable of exponential growth and I think they will continue to grow throughout the summer and preseason so when the season comes knocking, they will be ready.” When asked about the team’s character and how it may have changed for the better this season, Berres not only showed belief in her squad, but also pride in knowing the opportunity they have to achieve this season. “Knowing this team in the way that I do, I am confident in saying their identity is grit; straight up hard work,” Berres said. “People say the grind is real and there is no offseason, but no one knows that and experiences that better than this
team. They will be a force to be reckoned with, not only in the Missouri Valley, but in their non-conference schedule as well.” Brad Silvey will coach the Redbirds alongside assistants Scott Myers, Sarah Tompkins, and volunteer assistant Coleman Childers. The new graduate assistant will be Angela Widlacki. ISU will open its season playing host to CSU-Northridge August 16 and Eastern Michigan August 19 before hitting the road for a sevengame away stint. With a majority of their games on the road, the Redbirds will then square off agianst interstate rivals UIC and Illinois in partnering weekend matches Sept. 2 and Sept. 9. They will close out the month facing Drake Sept. 29. In October, the ‘Birds are slated to play MVC opponents Valparaiso, Loyola-Chicago, Indiana State, Evansville and the University of Northern Iowa. The regular season is set to conclude at home Oct. 25 as the Redbirds look to conquer Northern Iowa in a rematch of last year’s final game.
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Women’s basketball looks to bounce back in ’18 ZACH HANSEN Sports Reporter | @ZachHansen52
NJCAA Division I in points, assists and steals. Welcoming Maggett’s signing It has been a busy offseason for with open arms, Gillespie recogthe Illinois State women’s basketnizes the kind of contribution she ball team as exciting new additions can bring in all areas, but most of enhance both the coaching staff and all, in her scoring ability. the roster. “We are thrilled to welcome TeTe The 2018-2019 schedule has yet to into our Redbird family,” Gillespie be announced but after last season’s said. “TeTe is going to give us a lot 14-16 finish, the Redbirds have made of versatility on our perimeter. She it clear that they plan to improve is scoring point guard with trementheir team with plenty of new talent. dous vision. Her ability to create Former Northern Illinois gradshots for herself and others will be uate assistant invaluable for our program.” Mariyah BrawnerWith returning stars in Paige Henley has been Saylor, Katrina Beck and the MVC named the assisNewcomer of the Year Simone tant coach of the Goods, there are many new players Redbird womto be excited about. en’s team this Notable additions in incoming past month and freshmen Kayel Newland, Anya Mariyah looks to be a Brooks and Lexy Koudelka look to Brawner-Henley great fit for the bring the Lady ‘Birds to new heights staff. Spending her collegiate years this upcoming year. playing under Illinois State’s head Newland, who stands at a tall coach Kristen Gillespie at Lewis 6-foot-0, has proven to be a serious University, a new team chemistry threat from long range, accumulatAli Rasper | Photo Editor seemingly brews from the founda- The women’s basketball team celebrating its 70-44 win against Evansville Feb. 23 on Breast Cancer Awareness ing 148 three-pointers in her high tion of friendship. school career. Adding some size to Night While playing at Lewis, Henley the lineup is the 6-foot-2 Brooks, who was a three-time All-American as put up 31 points in a record-breaking role model for our young women. Mariyah will bring the same she currently holds the school’s record in both points and work ethic, passion and enthusiasm to our staff that led her to performance in 2017-18, and the 6-foot-1 Koudelka, who boasts rebounds. While Henley is considered to be the greatest wom- become a three-time All American.” the number 14 ranking among freshman centers in the nation. en’s basketball player to ever play at Lewis, Gillespie is clearly Although the team’s schedule has yet to be released, Illinois Another solid offseason addition to the Redbird squad was thrilled for her to be joining the coaching staff. the signing of Chicago native Ladellia “TeTe” Maggett. Maggett State’s offseason signings offer promise toward improvement. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Mariyah join our staff,” spent last season at Vincennes Junior College where she led her Looking upon last season’s downfalls, success is garnered Gillespie said. “I had the honor of coaching Mariyah and I know team to a 22-6 finish. She also collected second-team junior in their resiliency as the women’s squad strives to ensure a first-hand that she is an intense competitor who will be a great college All-American honors and ranked in the top 15 of the brighter future and a winning season.
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Q: What makes Owen Miller tick? What is something that gets you out of bed every morning? A: “Just the fact that I can say I’m a baseball player, that’s my job now. I love being able to call myself a professional baseball player. Now that I’m done with college, everything that I can do, I would like to put towards obviously becoming a better baseball player. Whether that’s what I eat, how I treat my body, just the mental aspect and everything, so yeah, I just love being able to call myself a professional baseball player and I can’t wait to start this process.”
What separates your game from anyone else’s?
A: “I try to play the game really calm and relaxed. I’ve never been a guy who puts a lot of
pressure on myself. I think that’s how everyone should play baseball, relaxed and they should have fun because in all, it’s a game and if you start putting too much pressure on yourself, that’s when you see guys starting to not produce. That’s how I think I play the game, just calm and relaxed, you can’t get too happy or too down on yourself. Play with a level head the whole time and I think that’s the best way to have success.”
Q: Is there anything else I should know or that you would like to say?
A: “I’d just like to go out and reiterate the fact that I’d like to thank Illinois State and Redbird baseball for everything that they’ve done for me the past three years. As well as the community,
the fans, the students that came out to our games and supported us. I can’t thank everyone enough, but it’s been great and I will never forget the three years that I spent at Illinois State.” Miller compiled a lustriuous career at Illinois State, seemingly climbing the ladder of MVC awards. His freshman year, he collected All-MVC honorable mention honors while his sophomore season placed him on the All-MVC Second Team. Gradually getting better with his age, Miller acheived the pinnacle of his collegiate career junior year as the record holder earned a spot on the All-MVC First Team. Miller plans to start his minor league career playing in short-season Single A for the Tri-City Dust Devils in Pasco, Washington.
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San Diego Padres select Illinois State shortstop Owen Miller, 84th overall in MLB Draft KADE HEATHER Sports Editor | @kade_heather
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ith the outstanding year Illinois State shortstop Owen Miller has already had, being selected in the Major League Baseball draft just seems to be another notch in his belt. Miller broke the ISU single-season record with 88 hits, while turning in career-bests .346 batting average, .508 slugging percentage and .381 on-base percentage (.970 OPS) this season. Those numbers were good enough to place him on the All-Missouri Valley Conference First Team. Two days after being drafted, Miller discussed with the Vidette his future plans and reactions to fulfilling his dreams.
Q: Starting earlier in your life, what got you into baseball and what age did you begin playing? A: “I started playing T-ball when I was three or four years old. My dad, grandma and grandpa really always loved baseball and they got me into it. Then, I would say it wasn’t until 6th grade, I played on a select baseball team and we went on to Cooperstown, New York and played in big tournaments. I had a really good year in my 12U year and it was kind of like ever since then I really enjoyed baseball and my dream was to play in the MLB.”
the type of person that he is, he’s been great, a great guy to look up to and get advice from. It’s been awesome just hearing what he has to say and trying to take in every word. I’m hoping that in the offseason we can get together, hit a little bit and start working out together, things like that. It’s been awesome, especially when scouts come in and say that they ‘missed on a guy like Paul, they wanted to draft him, but the Cardinals got him closer,’ then they come in and say, ‘well we don’t want to make that same mistake with you,’ so I can’t thank Paul enough for everything that he did, that definitely helped me throughout the draft process.”
Q: How has Bo Durkac impacted your game and have you talked to him recently? A: “Right from the start I had a really good relationship with Coach Durkac. He always believed in me, he let me be myself and I think that’s huge that coaches allow their players to do that. Yeah, he congratulated me and I thanked him, so yeah it is just a special moment and I’m glad that people can share this with me.”
Q: What is something that you will take form your experience as a Redbird?
A: “The relationships that I built in my three years there, they’re definitely relationships that will last a lifetime, as far as my Q: You’re from a smaller friends, coaches, teamAli Rasper | Photo Editor town, what was high school ISU shortstop Owen Miller corrals an infield pop-up in a game at Duffy Bass Field last season mates, my girlfriend, baseball like? different things like that A: “Yeah there’s only I’ll cherish the most be2,000 people from my cause outside of baseball, going to college and town in Fredonia, Wisconsin, I graduated in a Q: Describe the moment that you learned you meeting new people that was just huge and I’ll class of 64, so there was only about 220 kids were drafted by the Padres: forever cherish the memories and relationships at my high school. Honestly, I only played high A: “It was unbelievable. I was sitting with my that I made with people.” school baseball for my freshman year. Wisconfamily at my house watching it on the couch sin is a little weird, we played in the summer, Q: What was significant about this past season and it was just truly something that I will never so I played only my freshman year. Then, my that you thought was different from any other? forget and it was a dream come true. I was so sophomore, junior and senior years I played for A: “Honestly, just from a happy, my parents were so happy, my brother my travel team called Hitters Baseball and I mental standpoint, I just felt and sister, and cousins, my aunts, uncles, traveled and did tournaments and showcased comfortable. Once you get more grandparents. Right as soon as they heard the my skills in the summers.” experience and you play a lot, news, everybody came out to my house and we you feel more comfortable at the all celebrated, it was just something I’ll truly Q: Did you ever doubt being noticed by scouts, plate and in the field. I felt good never forget.” being from such a small town? and had a good approach this Q: Are you planning on going pro or finishing A: “Not really. Sometimes I think about it like, year. I think the main thing is your time at Illinois State? you know, I’m glad that I’m from a small town Owen Miller just staying focused, keep workA: “I’m definitely going to sign with the Padres because there’s so many people rooting for me ing hard and having that same and forgo my senior year. I had a great three and they think it’s just so awesome what I’m mindset every day you go to the park. It doesn’t years at Illinois State, I thank them. I want to doing. Like after getting drafted, the support matter if you go 4-for-4 or 0-for-4, you still have give a huge shout out to Illinois State and Redfrom the community and really over the years to have that same mentality to work hard and try bird baseball, just everything that they’ve done when I played for the Lakeshore Chinooks, at Ilto get better each day.” for me. I wouldn’t be here without coach [Bo] linois State, just so many people that talk to my Q: Who are some of your role models that have Durkac, [Mike] Stalowy, [Michael] Kellar and family, my aunts, my uncles and my grandma guided you through your baseball career and [J.] Golden. They believed in me from the start and grandpa about me. There’s just a huge, draft process? and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them.” small town that’s rooting for me, so I think it’s A: “Definitely my dad. I’ve always looked up awesome.” Q: That being said, what are your next steps for to my dad and I’ve always appreciated how hard Q: At what point in your life did you actually real- the summer? he worked. Just from a young age I’ve seen A: “I’m flying out to Arizona to go to their spring ize that professional baseball could be a reality? him work really hard, come home and whentraining complex and start getting into baseball A: “When I was in high school, I was doing ever I’d ask, ‘Hey Dad, can we go to the park activities. Then, I believe I will start my Minor really good and my goal was to get a Division I and hit some baseballs?’ he never would turn League career with the Short-Season A team in scholarship and I did that. It really was just a that down. Obviously all of those sacrifices my [Pasco], Washington, the Tri-City Dust Devils.” process of completing that next step, you know, parents have made for me to excel at this game, like playing high school, then doing well in select Q: You guys were one year separated from each it’s incredible. I wouldn’t be here without them. other at ISU, but with Paul DeJong and his sucbaseball, then getting a scholarship, then going It was a great feeling for them when they heard cess in the MLB, what kind of motivation did that my name too because they know it wasn’t all to college and doing good, then going to summer give you this past year? leagues and doing good and then eventually getme, it definitely was them too.” A: “Paul has been great throughout this whole ting drafted. It’s just a process of steps that you process, we text each other back and forth. Just keep working to achieve and it’s just been a fun See MILLER page 7 having a guy with his success that he’s had and ride and it’s awesome to see how far I’ve come.”
Spack, new staff hoping for playoffs return JONATHAN BARLAS Sports Editor | @janveselybarlas
Not only does the smell of the freshly laid turf in Hancock Stadium beckon to be trampled upon, but the insatiable desire to bounce back from a lackluster 6-5 record fuels Redbird Football to strive for greatness. Missing the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2013, the ‘Birds cleaned house this offseason, letting go of three assistant coaches and leaving head coach Brock Spack’s staff more vacant than expected. Among the offseason hires, defensive coordinator Travis Niekamp and defensive line coach Brian Hendricks now lead the charge for the defensive front. Also bringing back a familiar face in offensive coordinator Kurt Beathard, ISU is in range to be the sleeping giant of the Missouri Valley Football Conference yet again. Embedded by their work ethic, the Redbirds’ turnBrock around relies on Spack how they respond to the noise of last year’s downfall. With the commencement of spring and summer practices, senior quarterback Jake Kolbe and running back James Robinson are at the helm of a rather young Redbird team. A squad consisting of only 10 seniors this upcoming year, the ‘Birds will rely heavily on their younger members to pick up the slack. Signing 20 new players in the offseason, ISU seems to be in rebuild mode. With Kolbe going into his final year serving as a Redbird captain, the future of the team is knocking on the door. Sophomore quarterback Malachi Broadnax has looked strong in spring camp and could quite possibly be what the future holds for the offense. With Kolbe on the backend of his ISU career, we could see Broadnax being vetted for the starting quarterback position come this fall. As Robinson led the team in both rushing touchdowns and all-purpose yards last season, his success is dependent on how well the offense gels with Beathard’s coaching plan. A workhouse to extreme standards, ISU’s “run-first” mentality puts Robinson in the driver’s seat yet again. Markel Smith and Jordan Birch are also expected to split carries between Robinson’s mainstay. With the offensive line performing well in spring practices, avoiding an o-line breakdown that haunts last season’s woes is how this offense will be successful moving forward. Other notable players such as senior wide-out Spencer Schnell and senior tight end Tylor Petkovich look to remain as Kolbe’s key passing targets. Defensive prospects of Niekamp’s new design include linebackers Tuvone Clark and Zack Matthews who both performed exceptionally well for their respective teams in the spring showcase. The development of the inside linebacker position has been a problem in the past for Illinois State, but it seems as though those troubles are behind the team as the defense has outwardly shown improvement.
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