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two-story addition to Watterson, campus’ largest dining service, is to be completed in the spring. Preparation work has begun. The renovation is to feature an addition to the dining hall, as well as a bakery and centralized food preparation area. The $11 million project will be used with campus dining reserves as payment. Bone Student Center updates are also going according to schedule, according to Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Management David Gill of the Pantagraph. The Bone project is currently in phase one with construction of a new stairway from the south courtyard to Milner Plaza, as well as the new Brown Ballroom entry lobby. “The much-needed revitalization will be the first major upgrade for the 45-year-old campus hub, which has 5,000 daily visitors and hosts more than 4,500 events each year,” according to ISU’s website. “By adding more natural light and ‘open concept’ seating areas, the improved Bone Student Center will better excite and attract the next
generation of Redbirds.” A new parking level main entrance and reception area is also in development. Bone renovations are desired to provide a welcome area for the university. The Milner Plaza deck is in the process of being replaced, which acts as a roof for Milner’s first floor. Damage to interior spaces in the past has been due to water leakage from the deck. Einstein Bros. Bagels, Pizza Hut Express and the atrium will remain closed for the summer due to extended utility work and will reopen at the start of the school yea Brown Ballroom will be closed until early 2019. GARRETT KARSTEN is a News Reporter for the Vidette. He can be reached at gtkarst@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @ @GKarstenISU For more on Watterson Dining Center see CULINARY on page 3
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llinois State University has been placed on honor roll for being a ‘Great College to Work For’ by the 2018 “Chronicle of Higher Education.” ISU is recognized for its exceptional work in employee satisfaction. Surpassing expectations in countless categories, the school brought in 11 categories for a new record including workspace and security, work and life balance and job satisfaction. “Our Redbird family includes the faculty and staff who support students,” President Larry Dietz said. “Their contributions of time, talent and knowledge are highly valued.” Not only does the ISU staff feel the school is a great college to work for, but so do future graduate students. ISU offers their graduate students the opportunity to work alongside professors in the university’s graduate assistantship program. The program is a way the school can financially help a student while providing them with hands-on experience.
A student in the assistantship program is considered an employee with hours and expectations that any ISU job would require. ISU alum and future graduate student Blake Haas stated that he chose ISU for graduate school because it gives him the opportunity to experience his future career with experts like his professors. “It offers a foundation and practical hands on experience so that I can learn in the classroom today and be successful in the workforce tomorrow,” said Haas. Many would connect satisfaction to personal growth, student achievements and respect among colleagues. The ISU-work atmosphere also encourages professional, inspiring professor-student relationships. Professor John P. McHale has been working for the School of Communications for 16 years and feels that the school is an advocate for sharing their love for teaching with the students. “There is tremendous mutual support and collegiality among faculty and staff at ISU,” McHale said. “There is a recognition that we share a common goal in helping students grow as we grow.” McHale continued, saying all of the staff on campus have that very same goal in mind and the support is always there for him as well as the students. With the fall semester around the corner, the new graduate assistants and employees will get to see what all the positive buzz is about at ISU.
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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed multiple gun control measures into law which allow for police or family members to prove in court that a person who possesses guns and is suffering from a mental health or other problems have their weapons confiscated. Judges can order the removal of those weapons for up to six months. Petitioners must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the individual poses a danger to themselves or others by owning a firearm. Rauner also extended the 24-hour gun-purchase waiting period to all newly purchased guns. Buyers now have to wait 72 hours to purchase a rifle or shotgun. He stated he would veto a third piece of legislation which would require state licensing of firearms dealers. “What’s important is that we do the right thing for the people of Illinois. This was done on a bipartisan basis. It’s a good step forward. I’m an advocate for the second amendment; I’m a gun owner. I believe this bill protects constitutional rights while increasing public safety,” Rauner said in a press release. The Firearms Restraining Order Act is among two proposals by the Illinois General Assembly this year to take tools conventionally used against domestic violence and apply them to prevent gun violence incidents. An additional measure would allow schools, religious institutions and workplaces to petition a judge for a no-contact order against an individual who is viewed as a threat. The initiative, which is similar to other
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a press release that she believes the measure will ultimately save lives. She emphasized that the council negotiated with gun rights organizations, police and domestic violence groups to put together legislation that would find a wide consensus. If a judge finds the individual to be a threat, the court will issue a search warrant allowing police to seize the person’s firearms and firearm owner’s identification card. Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said he believes the measures signed by Rauner are targeted towards preventing mass violence incidents. “This essentially came out after the Waffle House shooting as the guy who shot those people got his firearms back. I think that the purpose of this was to prevent those types of incidents,” Woodruff said. “Here at ISU we take each incident by a case by case basis. Are there people who thought they saw someone with a firearm or have there been incidents involving a firearm off-campus or near campus? Yes, but each situation is analyzed by a case-by-case basis and then we determine what the appropriate action is,” he said. Woodruff explained there may have to be an emergency alert put out but that most of the time those types of threats are found to be either not credible or the situation was resolved before anybody is harmed.
Illinois State University gets ready for a new year of moving forward in a positive direction for diversity. With returning students, transfer students and incoming freshmen, ISU has a lot of new faces to be added to the diverse community. There are many groups on campus that focus on the differences each student brings to the University. The groups provide opportunities for students to be who they are and grow as an individual and as a community. Located in the Bone Student Center, Diversity Advocacy helps plan programs and events to help people understand what others are going through and for others to be inspired by the differences in others. One of the many events is called “Lunch’n
Learn.” Held monthly, the event gets conversations started on various topics. Topics such as race, class, ability and sexual orientation are all discussed. The “Lunch’n Learn” is a safe space on campus and is welcome to all. Whether experiences are shared or one wants to be there to support fellow peers. There are also guest speakers from all over the country that come in to talk about race, gender equality, sexual orientation, consent, religion and more. With all of the events, programs and special speakers ISU has to offer, the university also has plenty of clubs and activities to join throughout the year. One activity includes the forensics team, which has won countless awards for student speakers and its diverse topics. With an activity such as forensics, students are
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required to give a speech up to nine and a half minutes on a topic of their choice. Many topics in this activity are sensitive and deep because it comes from a place that cannot always be spoken about. ISU alumna Tia Collins was the captain of the 2017-18 school year and shares her experience on the team and it has helped her express her differences. “Speech has allowed me to explore my experiences uniquely as a black woman in ways that other activities cannot,” Collins said. “It also allows me to gain knowledge about other marginalized groups and share it with others who may not have had that same exposure.” Talking about differences and challenges can help open the doorway to conversation which can help create a team of individuals that want to strive and be successful for not only themselves but together as a group.
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Christa Platt has been named the new director of Illinois State University’s Diversity Advocacy. Platt’s research and professional drive is committed to equity work and service to those who have been historically marginalized. Platt earned a Ph.D. in higher education administration and a master’s degree in college student personnel from ISU. She is a graduate of Wichita State University holding a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “A lot of the things this office stands for is supporting the four organizations sponsored by Diversity Advocacy which include the Black Student Union, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Association of Latin American Students, Pride and the Black and Latino Male Movement,” Platt said. “Those organizations are the main focus of this office. Although we provide educational
The Illinois State Athletics Department is instilling a clear bag safety policy for people attending sporting events during the 2018-19 season. Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons said ensuring the safety of fans is a top priority and can be further implemented with a clear bag policy. “We are constantly reviewing industry-wide best practices so that we have a safe environment, can efficiently move spectators into and around the stadium and handle special medical needs appropriately,” said Lyons. This new policy is following in the footsteps of many collegiate and professional athletic venues throughout the country. Clear bags provide a less inconvenient security check for guests because it is easier and faster to search, reducing faulty bag searches. The policy also supports the Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, allowing guests to move through lines faster while providing ISU event staff a way to be more efficient and effective while checking bags. Each guest can carry one large, Ziploc-style bag or a smaller clear bag plus a small clutch purse. Approved seat cushions are allowed but may not be wider than 16 inches and cannot have arms or pockets. Every family member is allowed a clear bag and clutch purse. If there is a need for chilled baby or medicinal items, a covered bag will be considered “medical” and will be checked at Gate 10 of Hancock stadium. “Our goal is always to provide a safe and fun environment to support the Redbirds,” said Lyons. For a full list of permitted and prohibited items, visit goredbirds. com.
programming for the campus-wide community, that comes secondary to our primary focus of supporting those organizations,” she said. Those educational programs include workshops on race, diversity, issues of intersexuality and to create a space for faculty, staff and students to come together to talk about those issues. In an interview with UniverChrista sity News, Dean of Students Platt John Davenport stated that “Dr. Platt’s successful history with Illinois State, her experience inspiring students and her academic prowess will help continue the vital role Diversity Advocacy plays in the University’s mission. We’re lucky to have her with us.” Platt’s work includes the student first-year experience, underrepresented STEM students, African-American schooling experiences and
critical race theory. The University Assessment Initiative Award has recognized her work which she used to understand the factors that influence success for first-year underrepresented students. She has also been honored with the Diversifying Faculty in Illinois fellowship from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, as well as the Diversifying the Spectrum of Opportunities in STEM Award from the Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program Symposium. “Diversity Advocacy is a great place where students find safety, a place of refuge and I believe strongly that me being in this place can contribute to what students already visualize to what they see Diversity Advocacy as,” Platt said. “I think one of the issues is that our office is seen as a something that is for the entire campus community and it is hard at times to put into words what this office is supposed to be because there are so many changes that need to happen,” she said.
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“I think that this addition to Illinois State will really be favorable for the school’s overall appeal to prospective With the revitalization of the Bone students,” Valek said. Center and other projects around Not only will this be something campus, students can expect to see more potential students will find intriguing, changes with a new Culinary Support Director of EMDH Bill Legett is hoping Center on its way. that this will bring in the east side of The Department of Event Managethe campus and create a more inclusive ment, Dining and Hospitality are in the student body. midst of the development of the CSC in Changes and updates of the equipWatterson Dining Commons. ment are required in order to execute With their services focused on these new techniques. These updates enhancing student experiences, EMDH will allow them to ensure regulations believes the construction of the CSC are met and exceeded. will be a step towards meeting students’ The CSC will also feature a smoker dietary needs while also adapting to and cold-production room. Foods modern dining trends. like deli meats and vegetables can Students will be able to provide direct be prepped in these temperature feedback with the installation of test controlled rooms. This is not only benkitchens in the CSC. The new menus eficial to the production of the food but and recipes will cater to the needs of all to the students as well, knowing that Samantha Brinkman | Photo Editor what they will be consuming will be diets including vegan, vegetarian and The Culinary Support Center will provide a larger variety of vegan, gluten-free. freshly prepared and conserved in a Recipes can be sampled and students vegetarian and gluten-free food. great environment. are able to provide feedback on current A full-service bakery will provide stuThe technique involves the full cooking of food, menu items as well as offer new ideas for future followed by rapid chilling and storage at controlled dents with made-from-scratch classics. Things use. The staff will receive hands-on training and temperatures. This preserves the freshness of the like bagels and muffins will be available throughoffer cooking demonstrations along with sam- food for a longer period of time. The system also out the campus. pling in a convenient location for all students. The overreaching goal for this implementation has the added benefit of maintaining food quality, These new changes have sparked conversation nutritional value, flavor and appearance. is to guarantee students’ voices matter, and the among Illinois State students. This system is beneficial to the creativity and university continues to change with the student “As a vegetarian it was difficult at times to get diversity for the cooks and the meals they pro- body and society. the right nutrition that I needed from the dining duce, but allows students to eat safe from allergens On track for August 2018, the existing building’s center because I did not have access to certain and with less sodium. enhancements will be ready for the fall semester. foods,” junior Bre Akre said. “Some days the food It also offers flexibility and management for However, the following fall semester’s students are would be great and others I would leave the dining those cooking the food. The cook-chill system is guaranteed that construction will be completed for center still hungry. I think it’s great that the Wat- beneficial to both the EMDH and students alike. the incorporation of other planned changes. terson Dining Center is taking actions to become This addition is going to be one small step to Class of 2018 alumna Emma Valek gives her more inclusive with their food options.” the modernizations of this Illinois State campus, opinion on the matter stating, “Living in WatterThe CSC will also include an innovative cook- son definitely allowed more options than other while still staying true to the roots of the univerchill production system. This is a controlled places on campus, but I found myself only going sity. Keep an eye out for these exciting changes system of advanced food preparation designed to to the gluten-free section of the dining commons. that will be occurring on campus. Updates to provide more flexibility in food service, which will They reminded me most of home, and was always follow. allow the EMDH to expand on menu offerings. something of a healthier choice and fresher food.”
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Assault isn’t gender specific
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exual assault awareness movements such as the #MeToo movement have proven very successful for women struggling to cope with their harassment pasts. Movements like these have allowed women to gain their confidence back and to speak their minds about the dark occurrences that have unfortunately happened to them. The movement even spread to big celebrity events such as the “black dress” statement at the Golden Globes earlier this year. However, many of these movements seem one-sided in the worst possible way. Testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee, actor Terry Crews came forward with his sexual assault story by a Hollywood agent. Crews’ testimony was regarding the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights which gives survivors the right to distance themselves from trauma before making the choice to report to law enforcement. Quickly following his testimony, people were quick to mock Crews on twitter for his story, stat-
ing that there were plenty of alternatives Crews could have used to avoid the situation. Others denounced his masculinity and laughed that Crews would let another person assault him when he could have punched them with his huge muscles. Questions like, “Why didn’t you say something?” “Why didn’t you tell the police?” and “Why didn’t you beat him up?” were frequently flowing through Crews’ twitter feed. All questions were answered with two words, “I did,” and yet, nobody seemed
to grasp the concept that this happens to men too. When situations like this occur, there are fight and flight responses but there are also responses where the victim completely shuts down and is unable to remove themselves from the situation. This is normal — for women and men. There will always be people out there to hurt you and in this case, Crews was the one to be hurt through assault. Coming forward was also an attempt to destroy a stigma that men can’t be sexually harassed or abused.
Men should feel comfortable to come forward with their stories without being denounced of their masculinity and toughness. There shouldn’t be any questioning of what they did and didn’t do to avoid the situation. The incident should be taken at face value and the next steps should be comforting and helping the victims, not questioning the event. Gentlemen, Crews is fighting for your right to speak out. He’s showing that this happens to men too and it doesn’t rid you of your masculinity or your toughness and it certainly doesn’t take away your right to be a man. Think before denouncing. You could have a friend wanting to come forward and your closemindedness is not allowing it to happen. Assault isn’t a backalley stereotype of female victims assaulted by male assailants. It’s men on women, women on women, women on men and men on men. Together we are stronger and realizing that will help bring justice and representation to male victims. Don’t mock them, help
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Future educators and their wallets MY VIEW MONICA MENDOZA | Editor-in-Chief
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llinois State prides itself on having a program that builds strong educators. From teaching general education to special education, students have the ability to teach future generations. I should know, that’s why I transferred here. School is right around the corner and a lot of students are going through different stages in their teaching degree. Starting off with the basics or going into their final semester and student teaching. With that being said, I have been seeing my friends shop around the clock ready for their students, eager to meet them and get to know them. While that is one viewpoint, the other
is the amount of personal money that they are spending on their students. Teachers for years have had trouble with finances to build a positive learning center. According to The New York Times, a survey conducted by the Federal Department of Education says that 94% of teachers use personal money without reimbursement when purchasing school supplies. This also depends on the school, the location, the parents, the state and the test scores of the school, but to create a positive learning experience where children are growing mentally and fiscally, something isn’t right. According to the survey, teachers spent on average around $480 for their classroom. Alongside the teacher are the parents who take their children out for the annual back-to-school shopping spree. The average parent spends around $350 depending on the stage of the child’s schooling just on school supplies alone. Here’s the problem: Many school districts have the funds to help out
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teachers, or even reimburse them, and there are usually tax breaks for teachers, but that’s not the overall issue. If the teachers were to have better pay, they could more easily create the environment they need. When Illinois State future teachers step into their first classroom, their classroom could be filled to the max with 30 plus students. With those 30 plus students are students with different learning styles. To accommodate those different learning styles, the classroom dynamic needs to be warm and inviting. I have learned that when students come into a classroom that is colorful and vibrant, they are more likely to learn and feel engaged in conversation and participation. Even to this day, when I step into a classroom with nothing on its walls, it speaks volumes to the overall vibe that the students are probably feeling. When I wanted to become a high school teacher, I had in mind what I wanted my classroom to look like. I wanted posters up on the walls of old and classic films, concert posters and
a book shelf. I wanted to teach communication skills to high schoolers because then they had something under their belt when they graduated. I understand that teachers get paper supplies like construction paper and lamination tools for decorations, but those can only decorate so much before it gets repetitive. Overall, I think that students who come to Illinois State and are ready to become teachers, understand the future that they are getting into and the amount of money they are willing to spend on their future classrooms because at this point, they are thinking about their students’ futures and that comes first. There is no harm on spending money on your students, but there isn’t any harm in fighting for the funds for student growth either. MONICA MENDOZA is a senior interpersonal communications major and editor-in-chief and columnist for The Vidette. She can be reached at vidette_mmendoz@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @coolstorymonica.
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I expect us to win the league, quite frankly. I expect us to be one of the better teams in the entire country. We have high expectations because of what we have coming back: the experience, the talent level. Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller stated in an interview with the Vidette on looking into the season.
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Outdoor sports complex in development stages GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter
The proposition for a new outdoor sports complex in Bloomington-Normal has been studied and a verdict was released last Monday. A consultant presented a $43 million complex last week, a price that city leaders all agree is a very high one. “It’s got a very scary price tag,” said Bloomington Ward 7 Alderman Scott Black in the Pantagraph. “Ultimately we each have to decide what to do based on the priorities of our wards, our community and the region.” The complex was proposed by Florida-based Sports Facilities Advisory (SFA) following a three-month study. The study was
conducted to decide whether the new facility and soccer fields are a good decision for the cities. According to statements made to the Pantagraph, Black was pleased by the details given by SFA during feedback, but still believes the complex should be low-priority, as economic impact could affect more than just cost to local government. SFA was hired at $47,000 to research the proposed complex. The cost was shared by Bloomington, the town of Normal and the Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau. While the complex is seen in comparison to the controversial Grossinger Motors Arena, it differs as being a spectator complex. Grossinger also brought in $1.48 million as revenue from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, according to VenuWorks, management of
Milner upgrades loan request system ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter | @addough
Illinois State University’s Milner Library has changed their loan request management software from ILLiad to a new software program called Tipasa. Milner provides interlibrary loan services for print materials that are not available through the I-Share Catalog as well as for articles not available through the library print or electronic journals. Interlibrary loan requests will now be submitted through Tipasa. I-Share provides the ISU community with an online catalog that includes both Milner-owned materials as well as the catalog holdings of all I-Share libraries. The integrated library system, I-Share, serves as the online public catalog for 86 Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) member libraries. Milner’s Director of Communications and Outreach Colleen Rice said the library uses two programs, I-Share and Tipasa to allow access to the massive database. “I-Share is a collaboration across all academic and research libraries across Illinois. It is a consortium that allows you to look at other libraries within that consortium,” Rice said. “If that book or article that you’re looking for isn’t
available in I-Share, then you go to this new program called Tipasa and request that it be found for you,” she said. Milner’s Head of Access Services Department Jeff Ridinger explained that the difference between the old program and Tipasa is product specificity. “They both do the same thing and allow us to access other libraries and to place requests to those libraries and process those requests accordingly,” Ridinger said. “At their heart, they are both very similar and do the same thing. The old system was in a server at our library unlike the new one which is all web-based. Tipasa is essentially an updated version of ILLiad,” he said. “Having Tipasa be web-based is nice because we don’t have to host a client or server here in the library. ILLiad is very old, so with any piece of technology it isn’t aging as gracefully as we hoped. ILLiad has essentially reached its shelf life,” Ridinger added. Support software for ILLiad has been dwindling over the years and has been sold by the company who made the product to OCLC. For further information on how to use the new loan request program, those interested can visit Library.IllinoisState.edu or call the circulation desk at 309-438-7321.
NEWS IN BRIEF BPD to host ‘ice cream with a cop’ The Bloomington Police Departsandwiches will be provided free ment will host their of charge to children annual Ice Cream with 12 and under, complia Cop event from 4 to 6 ments of Carl’s Ice p.m. on Thursday July Cream. 26. The Bloomington PoFamily and friends lice Department hosts of all ages are invited this event in an effort to meet and mingle to create strong bonds with officers of their with its community. Samantha Brinkman department as well as They feel that this is Photo Editor area officers at this ice key to working towards cream social. a safer community The event will be hosted at Carl’s overall. Ice Cream located at 601 W. Locust For more information, visit their Street in Bloomington. website at cityblm.org. GRACE BARBIC | NEWS REPORTER During the event, ice cream
Veterans Parkway closures to start soon Beginning Monday, Veterans Parkway will reduce to one lane between Washington Street and Clearwater Avenue. The closures are needed for road resurfacing between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and is expected to be completed in November. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternative routes to save time. Drivers are also urged to pay attention to changed conditions and work zones.
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Grossinger Arena, in the Pantagraph. The complex is hoped to draw in regional and national tournaments and events, increasing revenue for local restaurants and hotels as well. SFA Chief Operating Officer Evan Eleff said the project is to be publicly built, owned and operated, according to the Pantagraph. This can be a vital asset to allow low-income children to participate in youth sports. 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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‘Equalizer 2’ provides thrilling visuals, solid cast
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Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has enjoyed a storied career. His latest film, “Equalizer 2,” curently tops the box office. Washington plays Robert McCall, a retired CIA Black Ops operative, who flashes his badge before confronting fleeing enemeies. The film series is known for stunning visual effects and a strong chemistry among the cast. KYNDSIE HUSTON Features Reporter | @kyndsie_h
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arvel has Spiderman, DC has Batman, and Columbia Pictures has Robert McCall (Denzel Washington). What do all these characters have in common? Their love for justice. In “Equalizer 2,” McCall appears as a true superhero, minus the costumes and cheesy, REVIEW heroic lines. He is a retired CIA Black Ops operative seeking out the underdogs and bringing justice to people in danger. The former agent is now working as a Lyft driver, as opposed to his old job working at Home Depot in the first “Equalizer” film. The current job still gives him plenty of opportunity to equalize the wrongs he sees on a daily basis. However, when a task involves someone that McCall loves, he will do whatever it takes to save them. The compassion that McCall has for his neighbors, friends and the good citizens of Boston makes him endearing to audiences
This fast-paced action film was Washington’s first sequel of his decorated career. Washington is quite familiar with the spotlight and has been starring in movies since the 1980s. Some other movies viewers may recognize him from include “Remember the Titans,” “ Safe House,” “Man on Fire” and “Flight.” The original “Equalizer” came out in 2014. While waiting four years on this sequel, Washington ensures it was worth the wait. “Equalizer 2” ranks among his most exciting performances. Not only is Washington in this film, but other well-known celebrities, such as Pedro Pascal and Ashton Sanders provide solid support. Pascal portrays Dave York, a former coworker of McCall’s who chose evil over justice. Sanders portrays Miles Whittaker, the young boy McCall mentors. McCall employs Miles, trying to keep him off the streets and from becoming involved with the drug game in Boston. These actors came together and produced this edge-of-your-seat, keeps-youguessing-until-the-end type of film. The soundtrack of “Equalizer 2 “ adds a great
touch to complete the essence of this film. The star-studded track list includes Kendrick Lamar’s song “Backseat Freestyle,” “Activated” by Tee Grizzley and “Narcos” by Migos. The rap music in this film really enhances the experience of this thriller by providing a unique, urban flavor. The music also makes the film feel up to date, as the featured artists are quite popular in today’s music. The rich sounds and actions of this film have literally paid off. This film currently tops the box office with $36 million dollars on the opening weekend, according to Forbes Magazine. The film upset the anxiously awaited release of Universal’s “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.” Comparatively, “Equalizer 2” grossed more money than the original “Equalizer” did its opening weekend in 2014. The difference was $2 million. Fans of jam packed-action, edge of seat movies, plot twists, rap music, or simply a fan of Denzel Washington himself will enjoy paying a visit to see “Equalizer 2” in theaters.
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Jefferies delivers thought-provoking comedy CAITLIN BARATTI Features Reporter
Veteran stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies’ seventh stand-up special, titled “Jim Jefferies: This is Me Now,” may not reveal lucky stories. However, Jefferies’ wit and laughs are as strong as when his decorated career started. Released on July 13, the one-man show is Netflix’s newest comedy special. REVIEW “Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now,” details Jefferies’ tumultuous success in the world of stand-up comedy. He has run the industrial gauntlet, encountering everything from contract disputes to ineffective attempts at blackmail to bombing in front of Hollywood’s elite. The success-centered show, interwoven with political frustrations and controversial jabs, offers audiences familiar with Jefferies’ style a hilariously offensive hour of entertainment. However, those unfamiliar with Jefferies’ unfiltered comedic style may find themselves shocked or offended, as the comedian jokes his way through situations that seem impossible to make light of. Jefferies’ special begins with his first major
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misjudgment in show business. Without spoiling anything, the opening bit is a personal story which highlights his own shamelessness, as well as acknowledging his own fame. In a world where many famous people dodge touchy subjects, priding themselves on humility, Jefferies steers in the opposite direction. Jefferies possesses a blatantly honest look at the world, something that gives his comedy an unusual truthfulness. By the 10-minute mark, Jefferies switches his latest special’s focus to politics. However, he does so without lapsing into unoriginal observations, unlike so many comedians. His politicallycharged humor is refreshing, focusing on the ridiculousness of politics in modern America and the senseless demonization of foreigners, rather
than any implicit moments. Afterward, Jefferies tells a story of a prior show. The story so heartbreaking, most comedians would not have told it. Despite the heartache, Jefferies still leaves his audience in hysterics. The anecdote highlights Jefferies’ ability to make any event, regardless of how sad, something comical. However, it also highlights the aspect of his comedy that would turn off many viewers. Jefferies’ comedy, both prior to this story and for the remainder of the special, is engineered to offend and shock. Jefferies is not a comedian for those easily offended or looking for lighthearted material; however, he does provide a shameless look into the world. That trait is something truly unique for those able to withstand the constant offensiveness. Jefferies leverages his abilities to be one of the best at his craft.
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Youth Poet Laureate to perform at ISU Illinois State University announced that Chicago’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, E’Mon Lauren, 21, will headline Café Soul at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. Her performance is part of Welcome Week festivities. Despite her youth, LauE’Mon ren has is Lauren well- known in poetry and other entertainment circles. She has opened for legendary hip-hop artists, such as Chuck D of Public Enemy and Common. She is known for incorporating poetry and playwrighting skill to discuss “hood feminism.” Those interested in more information can contact ISU’s Diversity Advocacy at DiversityAdvocacy@ lllinoisState.edu.
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No dust on his bat: Owen Miller’s rapid rise in minors KADE HEATHER Sports Editor | @kade-heather
Owen Miller built headlines for himself at the closure of Illinois State’s baseball season and he has continually sizzled since joining the Tri-City Dust Devils on June 15. Selected 84th overall in this year’s Major League Baseball Draft, Miller was assigned to the San Diego Padres Short-Season A team and he leads the Dust Devils in several categories. With a team-high 143 at-bats, he leads his team with a .315 batting average, 62 total bases and 45 hits. Miller has recorded the most games in a Dust Devils uniform this season (36), but has just 18 strikeouts, that’s only a half a strikeout per game. He averaged even less than that in his final season at ISU with 23 punch outs in 52 games (0.44 K per game). It’s safe to say he doesn’t like to strike out, as most contact hitters don’t. His team-leading 45 hits is 16 more than his teammates Olivier Basabe’s and Aldemar Burgos’ second and third-most 31 and 29 hits. However, Miller has also seen 46 and 30 more at-bats than Basabe and Burgos respectively. For now, the former ISU shortstop has played all but one game at shortstop for the Dust Devils and has committed four errors. The Padres had the No. 1 ranked Minor League system back on March 2, according to MLB.com. With re-rankings from various sites, they have remained in the top-three all season with shortstop Fernando Tatís Jr. as their consensus No. 1 prospect. Tatís Jr. recently fractured his thumb and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery. Miller has played one game at second base this season and if he looks to climb the ranks of the Padres’ top-rated farm system, he could find himself on that side of the infield more often in the coming seasons. Regardless of where he is on the diamond, if Miller persistently hits like he has, he may
for Miller to just get to where he is today, as he hails from the small town of Fredonia, Wisconsin, populated by 2,000 people. Although, with all the steps he has taken, Miller’s one consistency has been his ability to hit the baseball. He is, so far, off to the right start in his professional career to perhaps turn some heads and make a name for himself in the Padres’ highlyprized farm system. Before his minor-league surge, Miller was named to the All-MVC First Team in 2018, leading the Redbirds in batting average (.384) and finished second in the conference. Breaking the school’s single-season hit record with 88 hits May 20, Miller also became Illinois State’s 46th student-athlete in program history to receive First Team AllConference honors. When asked about his success, Miller referred to his game as a continual process. Striving to make it in the show, Miller separates his game apart from anyone else’s. “I try to play the game really calm and relaxed,” Miller said. “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 Vidette Archive whole time and I think that’s the best Owen Miller races down the line as Illinois State was defeated by cross-town rival Illinois-Wesleyan April 24. way to have success.” While Miller has a long road ahead of him before he faces any sort of follow the footsteps of fellow Redbird Paul for Miller, it’s a day-by-day process to get Major League pitching, time will only tell if DeJong to the majors. better and pile up the offensive numbers. A promotion isn’t forecasted anytime soon It has been quite the course of baby steps he can produce on baseball’s biggest stage.
Illinois State kicks for comeback year Redbirds stride towards season opener, previewing opponents Iowa, CSU-Northridge and Eastern Mich. MATT KALINOWSKI Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski8
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s the heat settles into the dog days of summer, the Illinois State soccer team looks to heat up with it. Staring the season against Iowa in an exhibition game Aug. 12, the Hawkeyes present an intriguing initial challenge for the Redbirds. Finishing 9-8-2, including an 8-1 win over Southern Utah, Iowa finished right around ISU’s record of 9-9-2. While it is only an exhibition game, this is the Redbird’s first opportunity to display their improvement. Iowa junior Devin Burns will seem to bring the biggest test to ISU in this contest. She was selected as Iowa’s offensive player of the year, and for good reason. She led the team by scoring nine goals and also distributing five assists. The Redbirds then play two more home games against Cal StateNorthridge Aug. 16 and Eastern Michigan Aug. 19. Cal State Northridge finished their season 9-4-8. Many of their matches were close — 14 of them either being ties or 1-goal differences. They played two ranked opponents, No. 24 Long Beach State as well as No. 16 Colorado. CSUN ended up tying LBS 1-1, and held Colorado to a 0-0 stalemate. CSUN plays in the Big West conference and in their tournament last
season, they played their last game against Cal State Fullerton, losing in penalty kicks 4-3. Marissa Favela was CSUN’s leading scorer last season. Cynthia Sanchez trailed her by only one goal, scoring six goals in total. The pair combined for 54 shots last season, a whopping 46 percent of the team’s total. Both of these players had SOG percentages near .500. Sanchez is no longer with the team, so it will be interesting to see who picks up her workload on the offense as far as shooting goes. Eastern Michigan had the worst record of Illinois State’s upcoming matches at 7-12-1. Their 1-9 road record from last season bodes well for the’Birds as they tied 1-1 last season in double overtime. Central Michigan fell to Eastern Michigan at its last game, losing 1-4. Peyton Davis led EMU with 5 goals in 2017. The offense struggled as they only had a shooting percentage of .086 as a team. Their average opponent generated a percentage of .120. On the bright side, the squad did manage to have a composite SOG percentage of .469. They will get their opportunities, but they have to capitalize to improve from last season. These games will not decide the Redbirds’ season by any means. However, the contests are a good look into what the team has changed,
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The women’s soccer team huddles together before their game against Illinois, shutting out the Illini 2-0, August 27. and what adjustments will have to be made later on. Brad Silvey will coach the Redbirds alongside assistants Scott Myers, Sarah Thompkins and volunteer assistant Coleman Childers. The new graduate assistant will be Angela Widlacki. 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 October 25 as the Redbirds look to conquer Northern Iowa in a
rematch of last year’s final game. MATT KALINOWSKI is a Sports
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Vidette Sports takes a summer look into #REDBIRDHoops, ISU head coach sets high expectations KADE HEATHER Sports Editor | @kade_heather
Q: How has the summer been so far? A: Summer (has) been good. Guys are working hard, we still have a long way to go as far as coming together and building up that toughness it takes to be really, really good. We’ve had good leadership, our new guys have great attitudes. I’m relatively pleased with our summer at this point.
Q: Has anything/anyone stood out to you this summer? A: That’s always a hard question for me because we obviously have certain expectations, but I like a blank slate and to see what guys do, so it’s rare that I see a guy and say, ‘wow he’s better,’ because their job is to get better in the summer. But I would say Phil and Milik have been our leaders this summer, so from a leadership standpoint those guys have stepped up in a really good way. But other than that, I think everybody is getting better.
Q: You mentioned Phil, how exactly have you seen him grow as a leader? A: Phil gave us really good leadership last year, so we’ve challenged him to grow in that area and continue to build his voice with the team, set the standard for not only the returners, but more importantly our newcomers. (To) kind of understand what we expect and how we do things here and Phil is one of our more consistent guys, he always has been, but I have seen him continue to grow as a leader and you need that. Anytime you have a special season, which we certainly hope to have, you have really good leadership from your team, so Phil is a guy who the players trust, believe in and want to follow and they know he always has the team before himself.
Q: What would you like to see your team do differently this season? A: Be more consistent, guard better, make more shots, have less injuries, have Redbird Arena full and win championships.
through the year. What I’m most excited about is he’s really showing that consistency. Since the summer started, he’s been very focused, working hard, consistent voice, consistent effort, you know, the things it takes to reach the potential as a player and then when your best player has a voice and your best player is one of your hardest workers, that’s when you have a chance to have a special season.
Q: What have you seen from Zach Copeland that excites you the most? A: Zach’s a guy who can play both guard positions, he’s naturally a scorer, he’s competitive. He’s not just a shooter, he’s a scorer and there’s a difference. He can get shots off the dribble, he can create plays. He practiced with us second semester and it was great for him. Zach’s going to provide a scoring punch, he should provide a whole lot of defensive intensity. He’s very competitive, he’s not as vocal as some of our other guys leadership wise, but he does lead with how he competes a lot of times, so he helped us a lot last year in practice with his competitive level. Now we get to have that in addition to his production on game night.
Q: What are your expectations going into the season?
A: I expect us to win the league, quite frankly. I expect us to be one of the better teams in the entire country. We have high expectations because of what we have coming back: the experience, the talent level. But if the guys don’t completely buy in and sacrifice and do all the things that it takes, then you won’t have that type of year. If we can stay injury-free or not lose anybody for a significant time, which that always plays a part in the success of your season, this team should be very, very successful. We’re going to have a really tough schedule, so we’ll be tested early and often, but we should be really, really good. We MONICA MENDOZA | Editor in Chief have good players, so we should be really good. Pictured: (Left to right) Milik Yarbrough, William Tinsley, Phil Fayne. Q: It started with Wichita
Q: How has Milik Yarbrough been a leader for this team? A: He’s just more consistent now. He was not a captain last year. He was obviously one of or our best players certain nights and showed leadership at times, but he was never a consistent leader last year, from the summer all the way
State and now Loyola reaching the Final Four, that must give you motivation, but what does it take for your team to advance to the next level? A: It’s absolutely inspiring and motivating, like you said the Missouri Valley has had two Final Four teams in the last five years. I think there’s like four other conferences that even have that or five, whatever it is. So, obviously
first you have to make the tournament and our conference has shown that teams who make the tournament advance. I’m almost positive, it’s either 11 or 12 in a row, (that) Missouri Valley has won one game. So you’re battle tested when you get there. With our non-conference schedule, we’ll have an opportunity for an at-large, now, we have to win a lot of those games, but we’ll have quality opponents. So, hopefully we’ll have two routes to get there: at-large bid, plus winning the (MVC) tournament. Hopefully they let more of us in (NCAA Tournament), that’s what I’ve been talking about for years now, but I do think we have a team that can make some noise, if we do all those little things.
Q: What have you taken from your experiences in the MVC Championship games? A: You’ve got to perform under pressure, that’s kind of the bottom line late in the season. You’ve got to play the game to win and you can’t have a bad day, just like when you make the tournament. It’s fun, I mean, it’s a lot of fun. I mean St. Louis, when the Redbirds are winning in Arch Madness, it is a heck of a fun weekend for everybody. You can feel the excitement and the pride in the program. It’s a lot of fun, it’d be a whole lot more fun if we can win that game on Sunday and that’s certainly a goal of ours.
Q: What do you think is different about this year’s team? A: We’ll have more depth and we got to stay healthy, we had so many injuries last year it was unbelievable the number of guys that were in and out of lineups, but we do have more depth this year certainly, with the additions of Josh (Jefferson), Zach (Copeland), Matt Chastain and Rey (Idowu) who are all eligible, and Elijah (Clarance) being healthy, Keyshawn staying healthy, Phil staying healthy, all of those things you hope to have. But more experience, that’s a huge part of it. With experience hopefully comes consistency, bodies are much more mature, stronger, more physical. Guys gained weight and toned their bodies up, so all of those things come with age and experience if you put the work in. So we’ll look somewhat similar, but a lot different.
Q: Overall, what are you most excited for this season? A: Excited for the opportunity to compete for a championship. That’s always the excitement. I am excited that this is a fun group to coach and I think it’s going to be. Doesn’t mean we’re not going to have ups and downs, but we have enough experience, talent, high character guys, guys that really like each other that I’m anticipating having a very fun group to coach. They’re only fun if they’re coachable and you’re winning and doing those things, so those go into it, but I am excited to coach this group of guys.
Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add or that Redbird fans should know? A: Just come to the games, that’s it. We want you at every game.
isappointing results from the Illinois State women’s golf 2017-18 season has led ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons to make a change. Breanne Hall was named the new ISU women’s golf head coach Wednesday, according to ISU Athletics. “As always, our goal was to find the best person to lead our women’s golf program back to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference and compete for post season opportunities,” Lyons said. “We wanted to find the best person to maintain our very strong academic success and the personal development of the young women in our program.” Hall previously head coached at UNC Asheville for its program’s first three seasons with a women’s golf team. “I was greatly impressed with what (ISU) has to offer the studentathletes, both academically and athletically. There is a real Redbird family atmosphere within the community and I can’t wait to be a part of that,” Hall said. Hall will be tasked with taking the ISU women’s golf program back to its glory days of the mid-2000’s, Breanne when the Redbirds Hall won seven MVC championships in 10 years, among that was four consecutive titles. Illinois State holds the MVC record for most championships with 13, but has not won a title since 2011. As for last season, the Redbirds’ best finish was fourth place, coming in the first two rounds of its first competition at the Redbird Invitational Sept. 10. The Redbirds had two seniors last season, Abby Luchtenburg and Kiley Walsh. They should return six players this seaosn, two of which will be seniors, Caitlin Sims and Leia Atas. “I am excited to lead this program and look forward to a bright future ahead,” Hall said. Hall worked as the Director of Golf Instruction at Mountain Air Country Club in Burnsville, N.C. for four years before she began her coaching career at UNC Asheville. She played golf at Northern Kentucky before transferring to Toledo and earning three-time AllMid-American Conference (MAC) performer. She also won the Michigan Women’s Open championship in 2003 and competed in the Futures Tour Q-School in 2004 and became a PGA Class A member in 2012. “Bre’s experience as a player, teaching professional and collegiate head coach will be very valuable as she takes over the Redbird women’s golf program,” Lyons said. “We are excited about her competitive nature and passion to recruit and develop young women to be the best they can be, on and off the course.” Hall graduated from Toledo in 2004 with a bachelor of arts degree in organizational management. KADE HEATHER is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be contacted at kfheat1@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @kade_heather