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Bloomington-Normal community comes together after Orlando shooting EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic
“There is a light at the end. There is a rainbow,” Prairie Pride Coalition Board President David Bentlin said Monday to a crowd in downtown Bloomington who gathered together at a vigil in wake of the recent shootings in Orlando, Fla. People across the country are coming together to celebrate love and acceptance after the deadliest mass shooting in the country’s history and the nation’s worst terror attack since Sept. 11. The gunman, Omar Mateen, entered Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., early Sunday and killed 49 people and injured 53. Mateen called 911 during the attack to pledge allegiance to ISIS. People were trapped inside the club for three hours desperately making phone calls to friends and family members,according to CNN. Authorities eventually crashed into the building with an armored vehicle and stun grenades and killed the gunman.
All 49 victims were identified. Many were Latinx; the club was celebrating “Latin Night.” As more details are learned, local LGBTQ community members share their thoughts when they first learned what happened. “When I heard the news, I was so shocked,” Anthony Anderson, co-president of Pride at Illinois State University, said. “I was angry that out of all the months, it happened during Pride Month, which is supposed to be a time for us to live out loud and proud, celebrate the accomplishments of folks in our community, past and present, and to gather to envision a better tomorrow.” After Prairie Pride Coalition President David Bentlin heard the LGBTQ community was specifically targeted in this attack, he described it as “a punch to the gut.” While he sees the attack as a “reality call,” he says it is also a time “to come together and to support each other.” “Love will always win out over hate. That’s the message we really want to share from this incident,” Bentlin said. “This was one person who was mentally unstable, had a history of violence and aggression and we will not allow
one person to drown out the voices of thousands and millions of people who are supportive of LGBT people.” Hours after the attack, President Barack Obama held a press conference where he said Americans “are united in grief, in outrage and in resolve to defend our people.” “This is a sobering reminder that attacks on any American — regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation — is an attack on all of us and on the fundamental values of equality and dignity that define us as a country,” Obama said. To honor the lives lost at Pulse, the Prairie Pride Coalition and The Bistro, a gay bar in downtown Bloomington, held a vigil Monday night. Participants gathered at The Bistro then walked around the Courthouse square until they reached Withers Park, where a short program was held. Many other events are remembering the victims. Prior to the start of the 70th Annual Tony Awards, the Tony Award Productions stated in a press release the show would be dedicated to the families and friends of those affected.
ABOVE: Worship Director for Hope Church, Katie Eckeberger, sang John Lennon’s “Imagine” at a vigil in downtown Bloomington honoring those who lost their lives in the Orlando shooting. She stands beside the Prairie Pride Coalition Board President David Bentlin.
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“And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love — cannot be killed or swept aside” Lin-Manuel Miranda said in his acceptance speech for best score. Pride Parades taking place throughout June plan on honoring the victims as well. Why the gunman attacked Pulse-goers is unconfirmed. However, many agree action needs to be taken to prevent future events like this. “I think from a political standpoint, we need sensible gun laws, sensible regulations on gun ownership,” Bentlin said. “This person, despite his background which had been investigated by the FBI on more than one occasion, was able to walk into a gun shop and purchase an assault weapon, which in many people’s minds is wrong. This has become a real serious problem not only for our country but around the world.” Anderson also said many phobias that exist in the United States and around the world need to be discussed. “We need to address Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia. The night of this tragedy was a celebration of the Latinx queer/transgender
community and the f lier featured two trans women of color,” Anderson said. “We need to recognize and work to end the state of emergency we are in concerning black/brown lives, especially queer/trans folks.” “Another thing that we need to do is teach tolerance and love. Folks need to know that hate won’t be tolerated and people need access to healthcare to seek help for their mental health,” they added. In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, Bentlin hopes good can come out of it eventually. “The Stonewall Riots in 1969, the death of Harvey Milk in the ’70s, [and] the AIDS crisis in the ’80s and ’90s were all moments where we were confronted with violence, death and loss,” Bentlin said. “I hope that this incident, while it is very sad and tragic, will galvanize our community and community of supporters to redouble their efforts to bring about fairness and equality and justice for all minority groups.” Ema Sasic is a junior journalism major and news editor and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ema_sasic.
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ter defines “smart yards” as safe for children, adults, pets and wildlife, as well as nonpolluting among other things like supporting native diversity in plants. To help promote these smart yards, there will be a free tour highlighting homes with yards that benefit wildlife and use little to no synthetic chemicals. The program’s main goal is to promote a more sustainable and healthier ap-
proach to lawn and garden maintenance. As well as a tour, there will also be a plant and garden tool “Freecycle” exchange in which participants bring garden plants or tools to give away. Energy Program Coordinator Marcus Ricci asks that exchangers label any plants for the “Freecycle” exchange. The program encourages participants to bring reus-
able water bottles because lunch will be a zero-waste event. Participants should also carpool to conserve fossil fuels and reduce pollution and bring their own lawn chairs for the presentation that will be held. Ricci explained that the presentation will discuss the management of invasive plants in gardens, parks and natural areas. STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ NEWS REPORTER
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Make Music Normal returns to Uptown TOM HEAGNEY News Reporter | @TomHeagney
Public higher education institutions in Illinois are still struggling as the budget impasse reaches one year.
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ISU ‘strong’ year after impasse EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic
Illinois seems to be on the path to accomplish a milestone many did not think would happen: one year without a state budget. Among several state agencies and institutions, higher education was one that was hit with devastating blows. “I don’t think anybody envisioned at Illinois State University or any other public university or any of the state agencies that we’d go an entire fiscal year without a budget being passed,” ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves said. “The prospects for a fiscal year 2017 budget aren’t really great right now, although we’re still optimistic.” With Illinois in its eleventh month without a budget, the only state in the country without one, it is uncertain whether a budget will be passed by July 1 for fiscal year 2016. Fiscal year 2017 begins July 1, and law makers adjourned June 1 without sending Gov. Bruce Rauner a budget, potentially leading the way for a second year without funding. The general assembly has discussed a “stopgap” or “bridge” budget. This type of deal would have a budget in place until the November election and then more action would be taken afterwards. However, it is uncertain if it will pass. As several state agencies and institutions have been struggling to continue operating without receiving state funding, ISU President Larry Dietz has said “we are strong and stable” throughout the
impasse. “Fortunately for Illinois State, our enrollment is strong and our debt is low,” Groves said. “The last two years we had record-breaking freshman classes, and we expect to have a very good overall total enrollment again this year, which helps greatly.” “Plus, we are one of the lowest debt universities in the state. We don’t pay a lot of money towards borrowed money,” he added. ISU has also reduced its spending by 20 percent and has not filled more than 100 non-faculty vacant positions that were caused by people resigning or retiring. Other cut backs were made on non-safety related maintenance and construction projects, large equipment purchases and professional travel. Public state universities in Illinois received emergency funding after Gov. Rauner signed a bipartisan state Senate bill that allocated $600 million in short-term funding April 22. ISU received $20.9 million from the bill, which was used for employee salaries. The amount was about one-third of what ISU received in fiscal year 2015. While other state public colleges and universities received funding, they have to make additional cuts to reduce spending. Heartland Community College received about $700,000 in stopgap funding, but anticipated closer to $2.5 million. The college announced it will eliminate 23 positions over the next three fiscal years, including the Director of Athletics and two full-time faculty
positions. “If you’re going to have a significant impact on operational expenses, it’s difficult to avoid impacting personnel,” Heartland President Rob Widmer said. By the end of April, Chicago State University announced more than 300 employees, about a third of its workforce, would be laid off. Even after receiving $20 million, it was not enough to prevent cuts. For Groves, the passage of the emergency funding shows that a budget can be passed if all sides work together. “The promising news is that the state can compromise and come together across the aisle when they want to,” Groves said. “They just need to want to more.” In the prospects that a budget for fiscal year 2017 is not passed, Groves said the university would have a plan in place on what further cutbacks would need to be taken. Among the challenges faced after almost one year without a state budget, Groves said continuing to bring in and retain students has been one of the biggest. “We want to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, workforce, tax-paying citizens and residents that will stay in Illinois and make their careers and lives here,” he said. “That’s hard to […] convince people that’s a good idea when the budget circumstances are what they are.”
Redbirds take over Navy Pier Students past and present will gather at Navy Pier to explore ISU traditions AUDREY ANFIELD Senior Reporter | @audreyanfield
A Normal Tradition in Chicago is bringing Illinois State University traditions to Chicago 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 22 at the Crystal Gardens in Navy Pier. The cost is $25 per person and the dress code is business casual. The Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier is located at 700 E. Grand Ave. in Chicago. ISU’s Arts Technology program and the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives are collaborating and putting on this event. A Normal Tradition in Chicago is an event that offers interactive activities for ISU alumni from the Chicagoland area to gather and explore ISU traditions. “It is a play on our homecoming theme for the year,” Alumni Relations Associate Director Lindsay Vahl said. Vahl said there are over 60,000 alumni in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago is also home to nearly 30 percent of ISU alumni and 40 percent of its student body.
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A Normal Tradition in Chicago will bring together alumni and current students.
The event is also an opportunity for guests to witness the evolution of Reggie Redbird, learn about ISU leaders and revisit the Quad of the past
and present. Guests can also participate in a scavenger hunt called “Find Reggie.” Guests will be looking for Reggie Redbird throughout Crystal Gardens and through 360 photographs of campus. This event also gives guests a chance to look at ISU through a historical lens through times of war. There will also be hors d’oeuvres for the guests. The end of the night will conclude with Navy Pier fireworks. President Larry Dietz and other ISU faculty will be present at the event. “It will be a really, really nice night,” Vahl said. The event is open to all ISU alumni, friends and students. Contact Alumni Relations at (309) 4382586 or (800) 366-4478 with interests. All members of the ISU family are also invited to use Illinois State University Foundation’s Chicago Office which was established as a home base and resource for ISU alumni. The office is located at 150 N. Michigan Ave. in the Crain Communications building.
The third annual Make Music Normal festival will return to Normal 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Connie Link Amphitheatre as well as four locations in Uptown Normal. The festival is free and open to all. Peoria-based Irish music band Turas will headline the festival’s concert series. The group will begin its set 9 p.m. on the Main Stage. The eight-member band features a wide variety of instruments. Many are instruments commonly used in Irish music, including uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddles, flutes and accordions. Other instruments that the band uses take a whole new spin. Vocalist Mike Bergstrom plays a bouzouki. It is a long-necked Greek instrument that is similar to an Italian mandolin. Group member Rose Fahey Wright incorporates percussion instruments, while Jeff Calhoun plays the banjo. Turas will be joined by other acts from the central Illinois area. Others include rock from The Charm, jazz from the SFEA Vocal Jazz Ensemble, folk from the Old Men Boys and many other local favorites. A complete list of performers can be found at www.normal.org/ makemusicnormal. In addition to free concerts, the event will include interactive stations designed to get the audience involved throughout the day. Participants of the festival will be given the opportunity to pick up instruments for the first time, join impromptu “jam” sessions with other festivalgoers and local musicians and even create their own instruments to both use at the festival and to take home. These stations will be staffed by community partners and take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Uptown plaza. “Make Music Normal is a community-minded event,” Theater and Civic Arts Manager Adam Fox said. “Community members are invited to join the adventure as both observers and participants.” Make Music Normal is part of a larger, worldwide celebration called Make Music Day. Launched in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day is now an international celebration held in more than 700 cities and 120 countries on the same day. The event is intended to promote the sharing of music as well as increase community relations between musicians and residents alike. While the celebration technically falls on June 21 this year, Normal will be having its celebration a few days early so as to coincide with the weekend. Community partners who have helped organize as well as staff the event include the Children’s Discovery Museum, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, ISU String Project, Immersion Arcade, Musikgarten and others. “Make Music Normal celebrates the power of music,” Fox said. “Community members help shape the Make Music Normal experience.” More information can be found on the website. Tom Heagney is a news reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at tmheagn@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @TomHeagney.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
Mass shootings becoming an epidemic
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Suspension is not an efficient way of discipline
MY VIEW KAMARA TURNER Columnist
G
r o w i n g up, we always heard about students getting suspended from school for things such as dress-code violations, fighting and other infractions. Although some of these reasons for students getting suspended are minor, the incidents raise a bigger issue: does suspending a student from school really work? In other words, does it actually improve the student’s behavioral and academic issues?
Suspensions seem to do more harm than good. According to a study done by Pamela Fenning in the April 2012 “Journal of School Violence,” many school districts suspend students for minor disciplinary issues which later cause behavior problems and lead to academic concerns. Another issue that stands alongside this problem is that out-of-school suspensions are not fairly distributed. Minority youth are assigned disciplinary suspensions at greater rates than non-minority youth, according to a 2012 report by the U.S. Department of Education. It’s quite obvious why out-ofschool suspensions are not effective. Giving students a free day or two out of school doesn’t feel much like a punishment, especially if the parents or guardians are not around
to enforce rules at home. Out-ofschool suspensions cause students to fall behind on school work which will cause grades to decline. Together, these suspensions do nothing to teach appropriate behavior expected in school which will cause issues throughout the years. Schools should focus on the changes that need to be made for kids whose discipline problems are severely distracting themselves, educators and other students from the learning environment. Many educators fail to realize that suspension will more than likely have little impact on students, especially those who suffer from serious behavioral issues. Many schools across the nation have implemented various alternatives such as in-school suspension or Saturday suspension. These alternatives allow students to
REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To the hundreds of Bloomington-Normal com-
munity members who gathered for a candlelight vigil in downtown Bloomington, showing support for the victims of the Orlando shooting.
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Redbird Rumble or Fumble? To Republican Benjamin Owens who annouced Tuesday that he will resign from the McLean County Board. Owens represented District 10 since 2000, but Vice Chairman Josh Barnett defeated him in the Illinois primary election in March.
still attend school and not miss out on schoolwork. Although I believe these alternatives are better, I am also aware of the financial burdens this places on many schools throughout the nation, especially for students at high risk for behavioral problems. It is no secret that academic failure during adolescence can later cause professional and legal problems as an adult. Political officials should focus more on how to properly discipline students without the risk of failure in the future, otherwise we abandon our most vulnerable citizens. Kamara Turner is a junior mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @kvmara
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Redbird Rumble: To Illinois State University for being honored
with the 2016 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) University Award. The award acknowledges commendable work in the process of preparing students in the property and casualty insurance industry.
Redbird Rumble: To the federal appeals court who fully upheld
the so-called net neutrality, or ‘open internet rules.’ The ruling was seen as a victory for consumers.
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WeÊwantÊourÊvaluedÊcustomersÊtoÊbeÊinformedÊaboutÊtheirÊwaterÊquality.ÊTheÊsourceÊ waterÊassessmentÊforÊourÊsupplyÊhasÊbeenÊcompletedÊbyÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPA.ÊWeÊ purchaseÊwaterÊfromÊtheÊTownÊofÊNormalÊandÊreceiveÊourÊwaterÊfromÊ9ÊdifferentÊfeedsÊ throughoutÊcampus.ÊIfÊyouÊwouldÊlikeÊaÊcopyÊofÊinformationÊorÊtoÊlearnÊmoreÊpleaseÊ callÊourÊwaterÊoperatorÊforemanÊatÊ309-438-1845.ÊToÊviewÊaÊsummaryÊversionÊofÊtheÊ completedÊSourceÊWaterÊAssessments,Êincluding:ÊImportanceÊofÊSourceÊWater;Ê SusceptibilityÊtoÊContaminationÊDetermination;ÊandÊdocumentation/recommendationÊ ofÊSourceÊWaterÊProtectionÊEfforts,ÊyouÊmayÊaccessÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPAÊwebsiteÊatÊ http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.
ContaminantsÊthatÊmayÊbeÊpresentÊinÊsourceÊwaterÊmayÊinclude: -ÊMicrobialÊcontaminants,ÊsuchÊasÊvirusesÊandÊbacteria,ÊwhichÊmayÊcomeÊfromÊ sewageÊtreatmentÊplants,ÊsepticÊsystems,ÊagriculturalÊlivestockÊoperations,ÊandÊ wildlife. -ÊInorganicÊcontaminants,ÊsuchÊasÊsaltsÊandÊmetals,ÊwhichÊcanÊbeÊnaturally-occurringÊ orÊresultÊfromÊurbanÊstormÊwaterÊrunoff,ÊindustrialÊorÊdomesticÊwastewaterÊdischarges,Ê oilÊandÊgasÊproduction,Êmining,ÊorÊfarming. -ÊPesticidesÊandÊherbicides,ÊwhichÊmayÊcomeÊfromÊaÊvarietyÊofÊsourcesÊsuchÊasÊ agriculture,ÊurbanÊstormÊwaterÊrunoff,ÊandÊresidentialÊuses. -ÊOrganicÊchemicalÊcontaminants,ÊincludingÊsyntheticÊandÊvolatileÊorganicÊchemicals,Ê whichÊareÊby-productsÊofÊindustrialÊprocessesÊandÊpetroleumÊproduction,ÊandÊcanÊ alsoÊcomeÊfromÊgasÊstations,ÊurbanÊstormÊwaterÊrunoff,ÊandÊsepticÊsystems. -ÊRadioactiveÊcontaminants,ÊwhichÊcanÊbeÊnaturallyÊoccurringÊorÊbeÊtheÊresultÊofÊoilÊ andÊgasÊproductionÊandÊminingÊactivities.
ToÊdetermineÊNormalÕsÊsusceptibilityÊtoÊcontamination,ÊtheÊfollowingÊdocumentÊwasÊ reviewed:ÊaÊWellÊSiteÊSurvey,ÊpublishedÊinÊ1991ÊbyÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPA.ÊBasedÊonÊtheÊ informationÊobtainedÊinÊtheÊdocumentÊthereÊareÊ51ÊpotentialÊsourcesÊofÊgroundwaterÊ contaminationÊthatÊcouldÊposeÊaÊhazardÊtoÊgroundwaterÊutilizedÊbyÊNormalÕsÊ communityÊwaterÊsupplyÊwells.ÊTheseÊpotentialÊsourcesÊincludedÊ16ÊundergroundÊfuelÊ storageÊtanks,Ê2Êprinters,Ê4Êabove-groundÊfuelÊstorageÊtanks,Ê2ÊfurnitureÊrefinishers,Ê1Ê retailÊstore,Ê3ÊconstructionÊcontractors,Ê2Êautobodies,Ê1ÊelectricalÊgeneratorÊ substation,Ê1Êmanufacturer,Ê3ÊautoÊrepairÊshops,Ê2ÊstorageÊtanksÊandÊ1ÊgrainÊelevator.ÊÊ InÊaddition,ÊinformationÊprovidedÊbyÊtheÊLeakingÊUndergroundÊStorageÊTankÊandÊ RemedialÊProjectÊManagementÊSectionsÊofÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPAÊindicatedÊadditionalÊsitesÊ withÊon-goingÊremediationÊwhichÊmayÊbeÊofÊconcern.Ê(Note:ÊBasedÊuponÊinformationÊ suppliedÊtoÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPAÊinÊNovemberÊ2002,ÊaÊremediationÊisÊongoingÊatÊaÊformerÊ undergroundÊpetroleumÊstorageÊfacilityÊlocatedÊnearÊwellsÊ#9,ÊandÊ#10Ê(IllinoisÊEPAÊ3Ê 45039,Ê45040ÊandÊrespectively).)ÊBasedÊuponÊthisÊinformation,ÊtheÊIllinoisÊEPAÊhasÊ determinedÊthatÊtheÊNormalÊCommunityÊWaterÊSupplyÕsÊsourceÊwaterÊforÊwellsÊ#5,Ê#6,Ê #7,Ê#8,Ê#9,Ê#10ÊandÊ#14ÊisÊsusceptibleÊtoÊcontamination.ÊTheÊsourceÊwaterÊforÊwellsÊ #17,Ê#100,Ê#101,Ê#102,ÊandÊ#103ÊisÊnotÊsusceptibleÊtoÊcontamination.ÊÊTheÊlandÊuseÊ withinÊtheÊrechargeÊareasÊofÊtheÊwellsÊwasÊanalyzedÊasÊpartÊofÊthisÊsusceptibilityÊ determination.ÊÊThisÊlandÊuseÊincludesÊresidential,Êcommercial,ÊandÊagriculturalÊ properties.ÊÊTheÊTownÊofÊNormalÊusesÊgroundÊwaterÊprovidedÊbyÊ15ÊwellsÊsuppliedÊbyÊ theÊBannerÊ(Mahomet-SankotyÊAquifer),ÊGlasfordÊandÊWedronÊFormations.ÊÊAnÊ aquiferÊisÊaÊgeologicalÊformationÊthatÊcontainsÊwater.ÊÊNineÊwellsÊareÊlocatedÊwithinÊ theÊcorporateÊlimitsÊofÊNormalÊandÊsixÊwellsÊareÊlocatedÊsouthÊandÊwestÊofÊNormal.ÊÊ ThisÊuntreatedÊgroundwaterÊisÊtransmittedÊtoÊtheÊTownÊofÊNormalÊWaterÊTreatmentÊ PlantÊthroughÊaÊnetworkÊofÊundergroundÊpipes.ÊÊAtÊtheÊwaterÊplant,ÊtheÊgroundwaterÊ isÊsoftened,Êfiltered,ÊfluoridatedÊandÊdisinfected.ÊÊMostÊofÊtheÊchemicalsÊaddedÊareÊ laterÊremovedÊasÊpartÊofÊtheÊtreatmentÊprocessÊbutÊsome,ÊsuchÊasÊchlorineÊandÊ fluoride,ÊareÊintendedÊtoÊremainÊinÊtheÊwater.ÊÊTheÊtreatedÊwaterÊisÊthenÊpumpedÊtoÊ storageÊtanksÊforÊusage.
DrinkingÊwater,ÊincludingÊbottledÊwater,ÊmayÊreasonablyÊbeÊexpectedÊtoÊcontainÊatÊ leastÊsmallÊamountsÊofÊsomeÊcontaminants.ÊTheÊpresenceÊofÊcontaminantsÊdoesÊnotÊ necessarilyÊindicateÊthatÊwaterÊposesÊaÊhealthÊrisk.ÊMoreÊinformationÊaboutÊcontaminantsÊandÊpotentialÊhealthÊeffectsÊcanÊbeÊobtainedÊbyÊcallingÊtheÊEPAÕsÊSafeÊDrinkingÊ WaterÊHotlineÊatÊ(800)Ê426-4791.ÊInÊorderÊtoÊensureÊthatÊtapÊwaterÊisÊsafeÊtoÊdrink,ÊEPAÊ prescribesÊregulationsÊwhichÊlimitÊtheÊamountÊofÊcertainÊcontaminantsÊinÊwaterÊ providedÊbyÊpublicÊwaterÊsystems.ÊFDAÊregulationsÊestablishÊlimitsÊforÊcontaminantsÊ inÊbottledÊwaterÊwhichÊmustÊprovideÊtheÊsameÊprotectionÊforÊpublicÊhealth.ÊSomeÊ peopleÊmayÊbeÊmoreÊvulnerableÊtoÊcontaminantsÊinÊdrinkingÊwaterÊthatÊtheÊgeneralÊ population.ÊImmuno-compromisedÊpersonsÊsuchÊasÊpersonsÊwithÊcancerÊundergoingÊ chemotherapy,ÊpersonsÊwhoÊhaveÊundergoneÊorganÊtransplants,ÊpeopleÊwithÊ HIV/AIDSÊorÊotherÊimmuneÊsystemÊdisorders,ÊsomeÊelderlyÊandÊinfantsÊcanÊbeÊ particularlyÊatÊriskÊfromÊinfections.ÊTheseÊpeopleÊshouldÊseekÊadviceÊaboutÊdrinkingÊ waterÊfromÊtheirÊhealthÊcareÊproviders.ÊEPA/CDCÊguidelinesÊonÊappropriateÊmeansÊtoÊ lessenÊtheÊriskÊofÊinfectionÊbyÊCryptosporidiumÊandÊotherÊmicrobialÊcontaminantsÊareÊ availableÊfromÊtheÊSafeÊDrinkingÊWaterÊHotlineÊ(800-426-4791). IfÊpresent,ÊelevatedÊlevelsÊofÊleadÊcanÊcauseÊseriousÊhealthÊproblems,ÊespeciallyÊforÊ pregnantÊandÊyoungÊchildren.ÊLeadÊinÊdrinkingÊwaterÊisÊprimarilyÊfromÊmaterialsÊandÊ
Definitions: ActionÊLevelÊGoalÊ(ALG):ÊTheÊlevelÊofÊaÊ contaminantÊinÊdrinkingÊwaterÊbelowÊwhichÊ thereÊisÊnoÊknowÊorÊexpectedÊriskÊtoÊ health.ÊÊALGÕsÊallowÊforÊaÊmarginÊofÊsafety. ActionÊLevelÊ(AL):ÊÊTheÊconcentrationÊofÊaÊ contaminantÊwhich,ÊifÊexceeded,ÊtriggersÊ treatmentÊorÊotherÊrequirementsÊwhichÊaÊ waterÊsystemÊmustÊfollow. MaximumÊContaminantÊLevelÊGoalÊ (MCLG):ÊÊTheÊlevelÊofÊaÊcontaminantÊinÊ drinkingÊwaterÊbelowÊwhichÊthereÊisÊnoÊ knownÊorÊexpectedÊriskÊtoÊhealth.ÊÊMCLGÕsÊ allowÊforÊaÊmarginÊofÊsafety. MaximumÊContaminantÊLevelÊ(MCL):ÊÊ TheÊhighestÊlevelÊofÊaÊcontaminantÊthatÊisÊ allowedÊinÊdrinkingÊwater.ÊÊMCLÕsÊareÊsetÊ asÊcloseÊtoÊtheÊMCLGÕsÊasÊfeasibleÊusingÊ theÊbestÊavailableÊtreatmentÊtechnology. MaximumÊresidualÊdisinfectantÊlevelÊ goalÊ(MRDLG):ÊÊTheÊlevelÊofÊaÊdrinkingÊ waterÊdisinfectantÊbelowÊwhichÊthereÊisÊnoÊ knownÊorÊexpectedÊriskÊtoÊhealth.ÊÊ MRDLGÕsÊdoÊnotÊreflectÊtheÊbenefitsÊofÊtheÊ useÊofÊdisinfectantsÊtoÊcontrolÊmicrobialÊ contaminants. MaximumÊresidualÊdisinfectantÊlevelÊ (MRDL):ÊÊTheÊhighestÊlevelÊofÊaÊdisinfectantÊallowedÊinÊdrinkingÊwater.ÊÊThereÊisÊ convincingÊevidenceÊthatÊadditionÊofÊaÊ disinfectantÊisÊnecessaryÊforÊcontrolÊofÊ microbialÊcontaminants. ppb:ÊÊmicrogramsÊperÊliterÊorÊpartsÊperÊ billionÊÐÊorÊoneÊounceÊinÊ7,350,000ÊgallonsÊ ofÊwater ppm:ÊÊmilligramsÊperÊliterÊorÊpartsÊperÊ millionÊÐÊorÊoneÊounceÊinÊ7,350ÊgallonsÊofÊ water avg:ÊÊregulatoryÊcomplianceÊwithÊsomeÊ MCLÕsÊareÊbasedÊonÊrunningÊannualÊ averageÊofÊmonthlyÊsamples na:ÊÊnotÊapplicable. pCi/L:ÊpicocuriesÊperÊliter
Water Quality Results - Illinois State University - Normal IL 1135510 Lead and Copper & Regulated Contaminants Lead & Copper
Date Sampled
LeadÊ Ê
Ê Ê
09/04/13Ê Ê Ê Ê
CopperÊ Ê
09/04/13Ê Ê
MCLG Ê
Action Level (AL)
0Ê
Ê
1.3Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ15ÊÊ Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ1.3ÊÊ
# Sites Over AL
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ13.9Ê Ê Ê
Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
Ê2Ê Ê
Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊ0.205ÊÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
Ê0Ê
Ê
ppbÊ Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
ppmÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ
Ê
ÊÊUnitsÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊViolationÊ
ÊÊÊppmÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
WaterÊadditiveÊusedÊtoÊcontrolÊmicrobes
Ê CorrosionÊofÊhouseholdÊplumbingÊsystems,Ê of household plumbing systems, Ê CorrosionerosionÊofÊnaturalÊdepositsÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê
ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdeposits,Ê leachingÊfromÊwoodÊpreservatives,Ê corrosionÊofÊhouseholdÊplumbingÊsystemsÊ Ê
12/31/15ÊÊ
Ê 3Ê
Ê
Ê 3.0-3.0ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
HaloaceticÊAcidsÊ(HAA5)Ê
2015Ê Ê
Ê Ê3Ê
Ê
Ê 2.8-3.0Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNoÊgoalÊforÊtheÊtotalÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊ60Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊppbÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
By-productÊofÊdrinkingÊwaterÊdisinfection
TotalÊÊ
2015Ê Ê
2.3-2.3Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNoÊgoalÊforÊtheÊtotalÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊ80ÊÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊppbÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
By-productÊofÊdrinkingÊwaterÊdisinfection
Ê
Ê
Ê2.3
ÊÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMCLÊ
Likely Source of Contamination
ChlorineÊ Ê
Ê
MCLGÊÊ
Violation
CollectionÊÊ DateÊ Ê Ê Ê
Trihalomethanes(TTHM)Ê
RangeÊofÊÊ Ê Levels DetectedÊ
Ê
Units
DisinfectantsÊandÊÊ ÊÊ DisinfectionÊByÊProductsÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊHighestÊÊÊ Ê ÊLevelÊÊ Ê DetectedÊ Ê
Ê
90th Percentile
MRDLG=4Ê
ÊÊMRDL=4Ê
LikelyÊSourceÊofÊContamination
NotÊallÊsampleÊresultsÊmayÊhaveÊbeenÊusedÊforÊcalculatingÊtheÊHighestÊLevelÊDetectedÊbecauseÊsomeÊresultsÊmayÊbeÊpartÊofÊanÊevaluationÊtoÊdetermineÊwhereÊcomplianceÊsamplingÊshouldÊoccurÊinÊtheÊfuture.
Water Quality Reports - Town Of Normal IL 1130900 Inorganic Contaminants, Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products, & Radioactive Contaminants InorganicÊÊÊ ContaminantsÊ Ê Ê
ÊCollectionÊ ÊDateÊ Ê Ê Ê
BariumÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊ Ê Ê
FlourideÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
HighestÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊRangeÊofÊ LevelÊÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊLevelsÊ DetectedÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊDetected
Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 0.021Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.021-0.021Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMCLGÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ2Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊMCLÊ Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ2Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊ Ê
Ê Ê Ê 1.01Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ1.01-1.01Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ4Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ4Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊ Ê Ê
ÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 0.02Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.02-0.02Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ10ÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ10ÊÊ Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊ Ê
SodiumÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê
Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 100Ê Ê Ê Ê
ZincÊ Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 0.0062Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
NitrateÊ Ê (measuredÊasÊ Nitrogen)Ê Ê
Ê Ê
Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ100-100Ê Ê Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.0062-0.0062Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê
Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ5Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê
UnitsÊ
Ê
ppmÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê
Ê
Ê Ê
ppmÊ
ppmÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊppmÊ Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ5Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê
ppmÊ Ê Ê
ÊViolationÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊLikelyÊSourceÊofÊContamination
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê
Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê Ê Ê
ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdeposits;Ê WaterÊadditiveÊwhichÊpromotesÊstrongÊteeth;Ê DischargeÊfromÊfertilizerÊandÊaluminumÊfactoriesÊÊ Ê
Ê Ê Ê
RunoffÊfromÊfertilizerÊuse;ÊÊ LeachingÊfromÊsepticÊtanks,Êsewage;Ê ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdepositsÊÊ Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ
Ê Ê
ErosionÊfromÊnaturallyÊoccurringÊdeposits; UsedÊinÊwaterÊsoftenerÊregenerationÊ Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê Ê
Ê Ê Ê
ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdeposits;Ê RunoffÊfromÊorchards; RunoffÊfromÊglassÊ&ÊelectronicÊproductionÊwasteÊ Ê
Ê Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ
DischargeÊofÊdrillingÊwastes;Ê DischargeÊfromÊmetalÊrefineries;Ê ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdepositsÊÊ Ê
DisinfectantsÊandÊDisinfectionÊBy-Products ChloriteÊ Ê Ê
Ê
Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê .51Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.19-0.51Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.8Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ1ÊÊÊÊ
Ê
Ê
ppmÊ
ÊÊÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
By-productÊofÊdrinkingÊwaterÊchlorination
pCi/LÊ
ÊÊÊÊNÊ Ê
ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdepositsÊ
RadioactiveÊContaminants CombinedÊ Radium 226/228
7/3/2014Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.996Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.996-0.996Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ5ÊÊÊÊ
Ê
GrossÊAlphaÊ excludingÊradon andÊUranium_
7/3/2014Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê 0.213Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0.213-0.213Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ0Ê Ê
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ15Ê ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
Ê
ÊÊÊpCi/LÊ
ÊÊÊÊNÊ
Ê
ErosionÊofÊnaturalÊdepositsÊ
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
Summer trends repeating history Many popular fashion trends this season are a blast from the past Women: Chokers
KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwawashere
Summer is here, which means the days will be longer and the shorts will be shorter. This summer is full of trends inspired by past decades that Apparel, Merchandising and Design Associate Professor Ui-Jeen Yu said come from both designers and consumers.
Women: Lace-up tops
Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens have recently sported the trend, which only makes it an even more popular clothing choice this season. The 1970s style is casual and can be worn both day and night. Almost any kind of bottom works with lace-ups. These tops come in several different styles, including laced fronts, backs, bodysuits and dresses.
Chokers are one of the biggest fashion trends at the moment. The popular 1990s accessory comes in all different colors and styles. “Individual consumers tend to have nostalgic feeling or preference towards past times and past fashions,” Lakin said. “Fashion designers catch this zeitgeist and introduce nostalgic styles to consumers.” Chokers can be worn with almost anything due to the large style variety. Whether they are made of elastic, leather, chain or ribbon, the accessory is a go-to piece for women wanting to add a little diversity to any outfit.
Men: Shorter shorts
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The look for shorts this summer is both very casual and Chokers are popular in all styles. very short, which is great for the hot summer weather. Shorts that go to mid-thigh have been on the rise over the last few summers and are influenced by the 1960s. Shorter shorts should feature bright or dark colors like blue, yellow and pink or maroon and black. The more they look like they can be worn to a luau party, the better.
Both men and women: Denim
Men: Baseball caps
Kelly McNamara | Photo Editor
When it comes to men’s summer hats, A sports fan’s staple is a big trend for men. baseball caps are winning the game. While usually the first choice for doing yard work or going to the beach, baseball caps have become more and more popular on the men’s fashion runways. President of Illinois State University’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Association Josie Lakin believes that baseball caps are a laid-back way to accessorize. “Pair with a white T-shirt, throw on your favorite cap and tame your bed head for a casual look, or pair with a nice shirt to keep it preppy,” she said.
Going along with other past-decade revivals, denim is back and bigger than ever. It has evolved from being simple pairs of jeans to including both long and short-sleeve shirts, shorts and more. Blue is not necessarily a requirement either; stores sell denim pieces in black, gray and white. Denim bottoms can be worn with almost any shirt for both men and women. Denim skirts are becoming more popular as well, paying respect to the 1970s. “Get out your old denim mini skirt and pair with a white v-neck or a slim belt and some sneakers,” Lakin said. Now, they are less junior high and more sophisticated. Anyone can wear a denim shirt with khakis.
Coach Myers reflects on career DEB BETHEL Sports Reporter | @deb_vidette
Aly Dawson is a key player returning to the 2016 roster.
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The Illinois State women’s volleyball team has seen great seasons since head coach Melissa Myers filled this position nine years ago. While every team has its ups and downs, every season but one has ended with a winning record under Myers’ coaching. In 2014, Myers coached a conferencewinning team. Now, two years later, she looks forward to coaching a primarily young team with a goal of ending the season as third or higher in the conference. Coach Myers’ 19th year coaching altogether and ninth season coaching for the ISU volleyball team will officially begin August 10, a date she is looking forward to already. After a month-long pause, which allowed the athletes to go home, go on vacation or just take an overall break from their busy lives, the volleyball team has returned to campus to begin their summer training. While the team cannot be coached out of season, the players continue to train and attend open gyms in order to remain
focused and fit. Myers looks toward this upcoming season with excitement; the potential of this team leaves the door wide open for possibilities for records and titles. While the tough schedule the Redbirds have awaiting them may scare some coaches and players, Myers takes an optimistic view. “Win or lose, at the beginning of the season, the experience that the team gets is most important,” she said. With seven upperclassmen taking up the 14-player roster, their experience and expertise already makes up an important component of the team dynamic. The other half of the team, consisting of freshmen and sophomores, adds the ability to grow and learn. Even though ISU only lost one player at the conclusion of 2015, Ashley Rosch will be missed. Rosch started in more than 100 career
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matches and led the Redbirds in kills all four years. Three new players are added to the 2016 roster; Monica Miller and Ella Francis are incoming freshmen, and the other player, Megan Beutke, is a transfer player from Illinois Central College. All three players seem to have the qualities that help them fit on the team and fill a role, such as Beutke’s great ball control, Myers said. Throughout all of her success, Coach Myers continues to stay humble and give more acknowledgement to the players and the rest of the coaching staff than to speak of her own expertise. “The combination of our coaching staff’s ability to help them grow and develop along with the players’ hard work and motivation within the team is really what has made our teams so great in the past.”
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Father’s Day gift ideas CASEY CHAN Features Reporter | @chancasey93
Vivian Bahena | Vidette Photographer
There are several mini-golf courses in the area that are affordable and fun for people of all ages.
What’s up in Blo-No this summer? ELLEN CELSKE Features Reporter | @ellencelske
Whether you are staying in Blo-No this summer because of work, classes or just because, you may be running out of Netflix shows to binge-watch from your couch. There are many activities to do and adventures to take in the area that will not completely empty your bank account. Here are some ways you can get away from the TV and get outside to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. However, if you are completely set on watching Netflix from your couch, the new season of “Orange is the New Black” comes out Friday.
Starved Rock State Park
If you are looking for a real adventure on a beautiful summer day, Starved Rock State Park is where you should be. With over 13 miles of hiking trails, it is the perfect outdoor
activity to do with friends and family for the day. The park is about an hour from Blo-No, so fill up your gas tanks and enjoy a beautiful day full of nature.
Normal Corn Crib
It doesn’t matter if you are a Cub’s fan, Cardinal’s fan or a White Sox fan. If you love going to baseball games during the summer, you can go to a CornBelters game at The Corn Crib in Normal and pay only $6 for lawn seats. Home games taking place on Thursdays feature $1 domestic beers and $2 margaritas. The Corn Crib is also hosting popular country concerts this summer. Hank Williams Jr. will perform Friday, and Chris Young and Cassadee Pope will preform July 22. If you are a country music fan, get tickets while they are available.
Uptown Normal
If you are looking for last minute plans on
any given weekend, head over to Uptown Circle in Normal, where you will find live music, great food and shopping. Uptown Normal will host the Sugar Creek Arts Festival July 9 and 10 and The Sweet Corn Blues Festival August 27 and 28. Check out the Uptown Normal website for more information on free festivals and live music at www.uptownnormal.com.
Outdoor activities
If you are actually at a loss for what to do this summer, set up a hammock somewhere on the Illinois State University Quad, go for a bike ride down Constitution Trail or try frisbee golfing at one of the three “frolf” courses in Blo-No. State Farm Park also offers miniature golf if you are the guest of a State Farm employee. Along with State Farm, there are a few low-cost miniature golf places, such as Pheasant Lanes Bowling and Grady’s Family Fun Park.
Young at Heartland acting troupe to perform ERIN ANIOLOWSKI Features Reporter | @ErinAniolowski
Heartland Theatre Company’s senior acting program, Young at Heartland, will present its summer showcase at 1 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m. June 22. Performances will be held in the Community Activity Center in Normal. Young at Heartland is celebrating its 13th season of performances this year. In celebration, audiences will experience local community members performing scenes and short plays that were written by local hometown seniors. All the playwrights are current or former members of Young at Heartland. The Young at Heartland program focuses on building and collaborating with seniors who share the values of continuing education, creative self-expression and community outreach. It is designed to accommodate and support performers’ comfort levels with memorization. With a broad range of talent and experience, the Young at Heartland troupe is a fun and stress-free
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Young at Heartland’s senior actors will present two showcases. atmosphere that is shared with the community. In preparation for these performances, the participants engage in a two-month acting workshop. Veteran director and retired Illinois State University professor Sandra Zielinski is the workshop instructor and is assisted by Terri Whisenhunt. This troupe is usually seen “on tour” at area nursing and retirement
homes, churches and civic groups in McLean County. These highly popular showcases are the only ones held at the theatre. Director of Marketing and Operations Gail Dobbins explained what audience members can expect from this year’s showcase. The scenes are around five minutes each, and the actors are in costume and use props. Over the years, the audience has grown an
increased awareness in the community, so the troupe now travels all over McLean County and performs at retirement communities for free. This program offers the senior students an opportunity to work with professional directors and will continue to grow within the upcoming semesters. There is no admission fee for the performances. Donations will be accepted to help with program expenses. No reservations are taken for this event, so first come, first seated. The performances are open to the public. Doors will open 20 minutes before the show. This program is supported by grants from the McLean County Arts Regranting Program (Illinois Arts Council) and The Mirza Arts and Culture Fund of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Heartland Theatre is located at 1110 Douglas Street in Normal. The show will take place in the Community Activity Center on the old Soldiers and Sailors Campus. For more information, visit www.heartlandtheatre.org or call (309) 452-8709.
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, many of us are trying to figure out what kind of gift to get for the man of the household. Perhaps a day of relaxation is all a father wants, but it never hurts to go the extra mile and get your dad a little something special. Here are a few suggestions that will make any dad smile on their special day.
Watches When men goes out for a night on the town, they often do their best to look their best. An accessory to go with their outfit will complete their wardrobe, as it is hard to find a watch that doesn’t go well with a suit and tie. Watches are often presented as gifts in many other circumstances such as birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas, which is why a nice Seiko or Rolex watch would make a great gift for Father’s Day.
Power tools Power tools are never a bad idea for a gift. A couple years of usage on a power tool can cause them to become defunct or they may not perform as well as when they were first taken out of the box. A new compact drill or set of wrenches will make a father’s handy-work much easier. A new tool-belt will also make it easier to carry around a set of tools when working on projects.
Shavers Maintaining facial hair can be difficult without the proper shaving instruments. The blades on a manual or electric shaver become dull over time and may not provide the smoothest shave a father is looking for. Treat your dad to a new shaver and they will be looking great in no time.
Cookbooks geared toward men It is hard to find a man who does not enjoy a nice home-cooked meal. There are plenty of cookbooks out there with recipes geared toward men, and they will have any man preparing meals for their family in no time. A savory steak or a succulent pork loin will make any father happy.
Ties A tie signifies a multitude of expressions such as power, success and growth. Putting on a new tie will make a father feel professional and the recipient will feel a sense of admiration and respect for their profession. There are many styles, sizes and colors to choose from when it comes to picking out a tie, so why not get your father more than one? Also, having a large selection of ties makes it easier to match the various suits and shirts that may line their wardrobe.
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Golz eager to see what new additions bring in ’16 NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @Thedon1033
After having its most successful season in program history in 2014, the Illinois State women’s soccer team fell back to earth in 2015. The team went through many ups and downs last season, ending with a 6-10-2 overall record. It was a 10-win drop-off compared to the year before when they won a program record 16 games, including a 3-2 victory against South Florida in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament. ISU head coach Eric Golz will begin his second season in charge of the Redbirds. After dealing with high
expectations his first year, he thinks things are starting to look up for him and his players as they continue to train over the course of the summer. “I think that we are in a much better place heading into the fall of 2016 compared to the fall of 2015 both of in terms of the talent we have on our team and the culture,” Golz Eric Golz said. Many players will return to the roster this season, including midfielders Lauren Koehl, Emily Dickman, Brooke Ksiazek and
forward Paige Jarsombeck. “They played quite well and trained quite well through the spring,” Golz said. “So we are excited to see how that translates in the fall.” There will also be multiple additions to the squad, as nine players have signed their letters of intent to join the team. That makes this year’s class the largest since 2008. The class includes four forwards, three midfielders, one defensive back and one goalkeeper. Golz is anticipating what each of these new members will bring to the table for next year. “We are excited to see contributions from them,” Golz said. “I think at the end of the day they have to come in and perform so we will see
who comes in prepared and performs and go from there.” Despite outshooting their opponents 113-80 in the first half last season, ISU was still outscored 14-7. Golz believes his players’ additional experience will translate to more scoring this season. “We were just a little bit inefficient in terms of finishing our own opportunities,” Golz said. “We had a lot of young players playing last year so I think they needed to get some experience and learn some of those lessons and they have done a really good job of learning from the 2015 season.” The Redbirds’ schedule includes many high-profile non-conference
teams such as Wisconsin, Illinois, Marquette and Northwestern. ISU will also host the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament Nov. 4-6 at Adelaide Street Field. “I think we have the talent to be able to compete with the best teams in the conference,” Golz said. “We expect to be towards the top of our conference and expect to be competing for championships.” ISU begins its pre-season on Aug. 13 when it faces Milwaukee in Wisconsin for an exhibition match. The Redbirds begin the regular season when they host Big Ten-opponent Wisconsin on Aug. 19 at Adelaide Street Field.
ISU football embarks on training Redbirds begin individual workouts with an eye on a third-consecutive playoff bid
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Following back-to-back Missouri Valley Football Conference Championships, fans are eager to see what happens next after the Illinois State football team lost a pair of pivotal players on the offensive end. “Marshaun [Coprich] and Tre [Roberson] we two exceptional football players who were talented at a lot of things,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. “No one gives ourselves higher expectation than us so we know what we need to do in order to be successful and a solid football team.” This week, incoming freshmen were welcomed into the ISU football family, to meet with coaches and understand the culture of Redbird athletics. Per NCAA rules, coaches are allowed to meet with players for up to 45 minutes, three days a week. “Great getting the new guys in here with their families and become more acclimated with the program, this week we are beginning a long journey, [this] season,” Spack said. “Tomorrow the freshmen will meet with their coaches in some individual meetings and start to get a feel for college football.” Returning 15 starters, Spack and company have a solid foundation in addition to the 27 recruits who signed back in early February. University High School defensive end Austin Galindo headlines the incoming freshman class. Key defensive returners on the Redbird roster include defensive backs Alex Kocour and DraShane
Illinois State looks to reach the FCS Championship again after falling short last season in a FCS Quarterfinals loss to Richmond. Glass. “One thing our team excels at is showing leadership, we hit that at many different levels,” Spack said. “Our older guys can show the younger ones the ropes of this program and how to set an example. You like to see this take place on the roster.”
Quarterback Jake Kolbe and running back Jamal Towns have to fill the biggest roles on the offensive end, along with tailback George Moreira. All three players saw a significant amount of action last season. Kolbe threw a pair of touchdowns in ISU’s week one loss at Iowa. Moreira appeared in 13 games
totaling 148 yards on 34 carries with one touchdown. The Louisiana native will most likely be playing behind Towns. “As of right now it appears as if Jamal [Towns] will be our starting tailback for the first weeks of the season,” Spack said. “But once guys become banged up we need to
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go to the next person up and George [Moreira] will be there for us.” Training camp and individual workouts take place throughout June and July leading up to August, when full-team practices can take place. ISU kicks off its season Sept. 3 when it hosts Valparaiso.
Women’s tennis ready to hit court NICK DAMIANI Sports Reporter @ngdamiani
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Marcia Tere-Apisah won two Single Flight A Tournaments this spring.
The Redbird women’s tennis team heads into the 2016-17 season returning all but two members of a team that finished 13-11 overall and went 4-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Last season ended abruptly in the quarterfinals of the MVC Tournament against Bradley University. This season head coach Maja Kovacek is preaching confidence to her team as they look to make a run at a conference title. “The team needs to be confident and that all starts with our four upperclassmen setting the example,” Kovacek said. The team is headlined by senior
Marcia Tere-Apisah and junior Veronika Golanova. The duo earned All-MVC No. 1 Doubles honors on a 13-2 record. Tere-Apisah, a Georgia State transfer, also led the team in singles wins with 25. The 25 wins last season ranks 10th on the all-time list for single season wins. Also a GSU transfer, Golanova finished her season with a 20-12 record in singles matches. Her strong singles play earned her a spot on the MVC All-Select Team with teammate Tere-Apisah. Despite Golanova’s strong season, Kovacek says she can be even better. “The thing about Veronika [Golanova] is that she still has plenty of room for improvement to go with the talent she already has. I expect
her to take tremendous strides in the fall season to be prepared for spring.” With two strong upperclassmen at the top of the lineup, a strong season could depend on the play of sophomore Jana Kustkova. Last season Kustkova made her mark on the doubles scene going 16-7 with Golanova as her partner. In singles Kustkova captured 12 wins in her freshman campaign. Last season’s strong showing left a lot to be excited about for Kovacek. “Jana [Kustkova] made such big strides as a freshman and she still has so much untapped potential,” said Kovacek. This season’s schedule will present many challenges for the
Redbirds as they look to improve on their 13-win season. Matchups with Nebraska and Iowa State will test how good this team is before they step into conference play. The Redbirds will find themselves at an advantage when it comes to conference tournament time, as Illinois State will host the conference championships. For a team that was 9-3 at home last season, the opportunity to play for a conference title is a nice advantage. “It’s great that we have the opportunity to play the conference tournament at home,” Kovacek said.
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