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ISU students take in Democratic Convention The group is volunteering at the conference to gain firsthand civic engagement experience DANA CICHON News Reporter
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The 2016 Democratic National Convention is underway, and a group of Illinois State University students travelled to Philadelphia for the event. Ten students will stay for the duration of the conference accompanied by Department of Politics and Government Undergraduate Advisor Erik Rankin. The students have each written a 10 to 12-page paper to prepare themselves for the convention. They have read a book about the vice president picks and past platforms of Democratic nominees, and will also compare the 2012 and 2016 platform rules. “History repeats itself. The books we’ve read have suggested that what’s happening today isn’t new,” senior political science major Kelly Franklin said. While there, each student will keep a journal to document their experience. They will also meet with Rankin nightly. They will be assigned jobs at the convention as needed. Essentially acting as volunteers, jobs include surveying delegates, working as ushers, helping with technologies, helping set up food venues and more. “I hope to become more knowledgeable about the different parts of the platform and
what the nominee really stands for,” senior political science major Caroline Kernan said. “I feel like this convention is going to be crazy.” The goal of the trip is to allow students to learn about the convention and to get the civic engagement experience. “I think for me its understanding both sides of the argument. The more research I do about the Democratic party, the more I see the similarities between the two,” Franklin said. “It’s all about making sure that our future happens.” “I would like to take away the significance in the average person participating in civic engagement like this,” political science graduate student Tyler Carter said. “Regardless of how you feel about a particular candidate, it is still important to be involved in the process.” When they return, the students will write another 10 to 12-page paper about the experience, the security concerns, the environment and what their general thoughts and feelings are about the party and election. They will receive university credit for their experience. “The thing is, as Benjamin Franklin put it, ‘Well done is always better than well said.’ This experience will allow students to get a firsthand experience,” Rankin said. “If you’re interested in civic engagement the best thing to do is get civically engaged. You just can’t beat that.” “This is a once in a lifetime experience,” Rankin added.
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The former Holiday Inn located off of Interstate 55 will be a functioning Radisson Hotel in Spring 2017.
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Plans for a hotel renovation were approved in Normal, while a proposal was rejected in Bloomington MARY CULLEN News Editor | @MaryCullen7
A highly anticipated downtown Bloomington hotel proposal was shelved by city officials July 14 due to funding complications, but a new Normal hotel recently broke ground. Stephen Friedman of SB Friedman Development Advisors, hired by the city of Bloomington to examine risks in potential developments, advised the city not to further pursue the downtown hotel and conference center plan. “A report with the basis of our recommendation will be forthcoming. That being said, we do recognize and support the efforts Bloomington is making to revitalize its downtown per the inducement resolution, including the creation of TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and business district,” Friedman said. According to the city of Bloomington website, TIF allows local governments to finance the redevelopment of neglected areas and the economic development of progressing areas. Financing of the hotel left cloudy as to who would secure the near $40 million in private investments. “Bloomington is open for business and open to the idea
of public-private partnership. However, we must make sure any deal is a good one for the city of Bloomington taxpayers,” Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said. Jeff Giebelhausen, East Peoria developer, constructed the $53 million hotel plan with Riverside Lodging Bloomington LLC and is still in control of the property. Giebelhausen was not available for comment. The Bloomington hotel was to be located on the current sites of Commerce Bank and Front ‘N’ Center, near the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. An additional conference center and parking garage would have been located a block west, connected by an elevated walkway over Madison Street. Future plans have not yet been made for this location. Meanwhile, Illinois State University parents everywhere rejoice upon hearing that a North Normal hotel is in the works. The Radisson Hotel, former site of Holiday Inn and town eyesore since 2006, located off of Interstate 55 and Main Street at 8 Traders Circle, has begun renovations. Construction has been long-awaited since Swift Hospitality Group (SHG) bought the property in 2010. After missing renovation deadlines in both 2012 and 2013, financing has officially been secured.
According to David Swift of site owner SHG, the first construction meeting was held Thursday. The hotel is set to be complete in Spring of 2017. “The construction schedule is actually eight months. So, it is eight to 10 months at the maximum, but we are hoping that we can complete it in eight months,” Swift said. In December, the Normal Town Council approved to pass on the land at 8 Traders Circle as a TIF district from the previous hotel. It was originally granted in 2008 and has been passed on to each prospective hotel since. According to the Tax Increment Main/I-55 Redevelopment Plan, this was done for three primary purposes: to rehabilitate the site and remove the poor conditions that prohibit the use of the facility; to encourage the Illinois Department of Transportation to sell the right-of-way of the land that has been long-unused and instead promote better use of the property; and to enhance the tax base for those effected with this economically productive facility which will also present a positive image at the entrance to the Town of Normal. The Radisson Hotel is set to have 158 rooms with 10,000 to 12,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space, Swift said. Also included will be an indoor pool, restaurant and bar.
Get out and ‘Go:’ Pokémon inspires activity TOM HEAGNEY News Reporter | @TomHeagney
As athletes of the Summer Olympics dominate news in coming weeks, students may desire a renewed focus on trying to get or stay in shape. To do so, one needs only a smartphone, a bit of nostalgia and possibly a gym— not the type that you’re thinking of. Since the July 6 release of “Pokémon Go,” an augmented reality game by developer Niantic, digital Pokémon have dominated social media discussion and motivated millions of players to get up and moving. The game is relatively simple and familiar to players of past Pokémon games. Players create an avatar of their liking, select one of three starter Pokémon and undertake the capturing and cataloging of the 151 digital monster types with the guidance of Professor Oak. The major difference between “Go” and past entries in the franchise is that in this one, the real world is the game world—with monsters littered throughout it. Utilizing a modified form of Google Maps, real-life places double as locations within the game, and Pokémon can pop up anywhere at any time. Different Pokémon are found by
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Students are going to great lengths to “Catch ’em all.” exploring the game world, and often pop up in locations that correspond to their elemental type. Suddenly, once-pedestrian locations such as churches and fountains have been transformed into pokéstops and gyms that attract throngs of players who mill about while glued to their phones. As players catch more Pokémon, their avatars, as well as their captured monsters, level up. This causes
rare monsters to appear in the world and also allows players to battle one another for control of the game’s many gyms. A caveat of progress in the game is a lot of walking. Players are given hints when they are within close range of a Pokémon, but are not aware of its exact location until they are in a position to catch it. This can lead to hours of walking for committed players, and unintentionally
improved waistlines. Illinois State University freshman Jay Avery says he has already put an Olympic level of effort into the game. “I would say I’m at least twice as active as I was before,” Avery said. “I walk three to four miles a day, which is a big deal for someone who rarely got out of the house before Pokémon Go.” Students aren’t the only ones getting in on the craze. Local businesses have taken notice and are hurdling to accommodate players. The McLean County Chamber of Commerce recently published an article on their website encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the app’s popularity and detailing specific ways to do so. “The app is a great way for local businesses to get involved and capitalize on the fad,” Marketing and Public Relations Manager Jonathan Strupek said. “It really offers an opportunity for business owners to reach a demographic that wasn’t reachable before.” The guide published by the chamber specifically encourages the use of lures—which are available for purchase in game and attract Pokémon to the location the lure is dropped. The hope is the presence of varying
Pokémon will attract nearby players, who will then enter or engage with the establishments while on-site. Heartland Community College saw success with lures during a Trainer Hour last Thursday in which two lures were dropped over the course of an hour on campus. During the event, players who showed the app on their phone were given a 10 percent discount at the Heartland bookstore. The event was due in part to the Chamber of Commerce’s story, as well as input from marketing staff. “We didn’t know what to expect, but we had about 30 people of all ages show up to take advantage of the lures,” Heartland Community College Associate Director of Public Information Becky Gropp said. “We always want the community to feel welcome to come to campus, and we always hear people say, ‘I’ve never been out here before.’ We were hoping this would bring visitors to campus as well as students.” Only time will tell if the Pokémon craze is here to stay or simply a summer fad, but one thing is for certain: you don’t need to go to the Rec or have world-class assistance to start on the path toward an Olympic body of your own. You simply need to get out and “Go.”
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Olympic Committee floundered Russia ban
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What are ‘safe spaces’ protecting us from? MY VIEW IAN IVKOVICH Columnist
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ecently in the news we have seen college students calling for safe spaces on campus. One story that stood out most to me took place at Emory University earlier this year. ProTrump chalkings, like ones seen here at Illinois State University, enraged many students who claimed the messages threatened members of the university community. Comparatively at Yale University in October 2015, controversy broke out over what an appropriate Halloween costume is. Students at the Ivy League school were warned to avoid culturally insensitive costumes like feathered headdresses, war paint and modifying skin tone. These actions have lead many to demand that college should be a place where students can feel comfortable and safe. I completely agree. According to safespacenetwork. tumblr.com, a safe space is a
“place where anyone can relax and be able to fully express, without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe on account of biological sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious affiliation, age, or physical or mental ability.” The definition at first glance sounds like something that could be unanimously agreed upon by everyone: a place where people can come to express their ideas without the fear of being unwelcome. But, what happens when you are in this safe space and you state something that conflicts with others’ beliefs? What happens when someone wants to express a not-so-popular idea in a room full of people that might be against it? Here’s where I have a problem with designating safe spaces on campus. The Tumblr page states that a safe space “is for any identity, orientation, thoughts, beliefs and/or people, as long as that identity, orientation, thoughts, beliefs or person does not oppress another.” So things like “Cultural Appropriation, Slutshaming, Fat-shaming, Cissexism/Cissupremecy, Heterosexism, Ace erasure, Bi erasure/
Monosexism, Ableism, Sexism / Misogyny, Trans-misogyny, Racism, Dyadism, Binarism, Mental illness- shaming, Multiplicity Hate, Otherkin Hate,” are all things that one may interpret as hate speech. What if one was to argue that obesity is an epidemic that needs to be stopped to keep everyone healthy? According to the obesitycampaign.org, today two-thirds of adults struggle with being either overweight or obese. Potentially, this could be seen as a form of hate speech making people in the room feel uncomfortable. I understand that being overweight can be socially difficult, especially when it comes to dating, but is it right to say that it is acceptable to be obese? It is imperative that we are allowed to have these discussions, that no point of view is silenced, no matter how radical. Still, ideas that are not as radical are still being silenced. At DePaul University, a group of conservatives invited speaker Milo Yiannopoulos to discuss present issues. During this event protestors stormed the stage and took the microphone from the moderator. They chanted things like “Feel the Bern” and “black lives matter” right before the
group of security guards (provided by the organizers and Breitbart, not the university) refused to intervene. Safe spaces create environments like this, a place where you cannot voice your opinions because they offend other people. Christina Hoff Sommers, a former professor at Columbia University, was accosted when she failed to warn students about the content in Ovid’s “Metamorphoses.” The students were assigned to read the myths of Persephone and Daphne, which both contain vivid imagery of rape and sexual assault. The members of Columbia’s Multicultural Affairs Advisory Board claimed that “These texts, wrought with histories and narratives of exclusion and oppression, can be difficult to read and discuss as a survivor, a person of color, or a student from a low-income background.” If the stories contain things like exclusion and oppression, then we must learn about their outcomes. We learn about slavery, so we can understand how bad of a thing it is. We learn about the Holocaust so we can teach our children that enslaving people is beyond wrong. These topics need to be taught to us and our children. The world is a beautiful
place, but no words can describe how ugly oppression is. Bottom line is this: I’m all for a designated time and place where people can meet in a safe space. I am not for the entire campus to be a safe space all the time. I want everybody’s physical safety insured, and that is why we have police. College is a place where we come to challenge our ideas and beliefs. That will not be accomplished if we all think alike. That will not be accomplished if we refuse to hear the arguments on the other side. We as humans will make the same mistakes if we do not learn about the horrific parts of history and literature. Ian Ivkovich is a sophomore Arts Technology major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or concerns regarding his column can be sent to ijivkov@ilstu.edu.
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Milner canopy to be removed 2018 EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved a $3.5 million project Friday that will address Milner Library’s water leakage problem. One of the ways the problem will be mitigated, which students and other visitors will notice, will be to remove the canopy over Milner Plaza. The $1 million tent-like canopy was installed in 2000. “The main purpose of the project is to repair the water infiltration that has been ongoing for many years that goes into the first floor of Milner,” Becky Franz, library facility project director, said. “That space is currently a closed off space only accessible for staff. The intent is to make repairs so that it can be an open space for campus, patrons, students faculty to go in and use that space.” The structure was put in place to drive water away from the first floor, but it has not proven to be a permanent fix. “The whole concept of that canopy structure was to channel it into drains and have it flow,” Director of Facilities Planning and Construction David Gill said. “It’s an inverted funnel and it drains it down into the drains, but it has not
MALLORY LOVINGS News Reporter | @MalloryLovings
The American Cancer Society is hosting a free Look Good Feel Better program to cancer patients around the Bloomington-Normal area from 4 - 6 p.m. Monday at the Community Cancer Center in Normal. Between side effects from the drugs and cancer treatments, the disease can take over the patients’ lives. Possible side effects include changes in skin texture and color, different effects in their weight and also hair loss. The Look Good Feel Better program focuses on restoring, maintaining and improving the physical aspect of self-image and confidence for cancer patients. The American Cancer Society, with support from the Personal Care Products Council and the Professional Beauty Association, supplies professional make-up artists, hair stylists and nail technicians. Health Educator Becky Powell said hosting this event is special to her because she gets to see the before and after effects of the women. “Some of the women have never used make-up before and can’t believe the transformation they see in the mirror after filling in lost eyebrows or applying a fun lipstick that they would have never tried,” Powell said. These professionals help patients gain skills in using makeup and skin care products that may help them overcome unwanted effects caused by treatments. Powell said after a day full of learning about wigs, turbans and makeup, she never has patients leave without a smile on their face and a big “thank you”—the best part of her day. Heather Storey-Generally is a breast cancer survivor and attended her first Look Good Feel Better program last year. She was overwhelmed by the support and effort that was put into the class. “Oh my gosh it’s fantastic,” StoreyGenerally said.
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been completely successful.” “The removal of the canopy is part of the structural repair. It has not been a successful solution, so that’s why it’ll be going away,” Franz
explained. “A new design will be created for that space and the structure of the plaza, which is actually a roof for the first floor space.” The new design has not been created.
Potterheads gather for book release KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwawashere
Bloomington’s Barnes & Noble is celebrating the return of Harry Potter with a celebration at 8 p.m. Saturday. The store will host a Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One & Two,” the script of the new play in book format. Barnes & Noble Community Business Development Manager Mary Harper-McAvoy said there will be a handful of Harry Potterthemed events throughout the night. “We will have a Sorting Hat, four stations representing the houses from Harry Potter and a Muggle Wall for customers to share their favorite memories from the series,” Harper-McAvoy said. “There will also be a character look-alike contest, wand making and giveaways.” One of the giveaways includes a set of Harry Potter limited edition cover prints, available exclusively at Barnes & Noble stores. Two customers will be chosen at random. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a two-part stage play scheduled to open Saturday at the Palace Theatre in London’s West
End. Previews began June 7. The play is based on an original new story by author J.K. Rowling and playwright Jack Thorne. The story is set 19 years after the events of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” It features Harry Potter, his younger son Albus Potter and a handful of other characters from the series, including Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and their children. “Cursed Child” will be the eighth installment in the book series. H a r p e r -Mc Av o y believes the Harry Potter series remains popular today because of its timelessness. “She wrote them in a way that the child could grow with the books and characters and storyline,” she said. “As you grow and get into them it carries right on into adulthood. They’re fantastic books and I think they’re here to stay.” The Harry Potter
celebrations will continue this fall with the releases of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition” arriving in October and the film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in November. More details on these events will be announced in the coming months. “It’s been like nine years since we’ve done one of these, so we’re really excited about it,” Harper-McAvoy added.
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Milner Library’s canopy will be removed in order to mitigate the ongoing first-floor water leakage.
“There’s a lot of ideas and concepts, but a lot of them have to be worked out from the architectural and engineering aspects,” Gill said. The project is expected to be complete by the end of December 2018. The canopy removal is not the only renovation that will be taking place. Other notable projects will include replacing the exterior plaza roof deck, renovating central restrooms to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements, repairing the brick facade and remodeling interior spaces damaged by water infiltration. Although the canopy is a recognizable campus feature, Franz believes visitors will be able to look past its removal. “I’m hoping that with the benefits that the improvements and the repairs to the library are able to accomplish that that will be more exciting than the issue of the canopy not being there anymore,” she said. “There’s rumors out there that it’s linked to different programs on campus. I’ve heard campus tour guides say that it was linked to Gamma Phi, but that’s not correct; it’s not linked to any program on campus,” she said. “It’s there for the water problem and we’re trying to make improvements to that solution.”
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Student sexually assaulted at ISU Preview MARY CULLEN News Editor | @MaryCullen7
A drink consumed by the victim of an alleged July 19 sexual assault was spiked by a person not originally mentioned in the initial report, according to Illinois State University Police. Authorities initially alleged that the father of the suspect in the sexual assault case had tampered with the drink. However, ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said Monday that a different, unidentified person tampered with the drink with the victim’s knowledge. The alleged assault occurred between 10 and 11 p.m. July 19 at ISU’s Hewett Hall during Preview, an orientation event for new students. Shawn Childs Jr., 19, was attending Preview with father Shawn Childs Sr. Both are from Chicago.
Childs Jr. faces four counts of criminal sexual assault. Charges against Childs Sr. include possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to the authorities, Childs Sr. offered to purchase alcohol for the minors on July 19. First Assistant McLean County State’s Attorney Adam Ghrist read a statement Thursday in McLean County Circuit Court detailing the alleged assault. According to the statement, after feeling ill, the victim left the gathering to return to her room. She was then followed and allegedly sexually assaulted twice by Childs Jr., who barred her from leaving the room. She reported the crime to ISU Police the morning of July 20. Childs Jr. and Sr. were both arrested that morning while boarding an Amtrak back to Chicago. According to police, Childs Sr. had tabs of ecstasy in his pocket at the time of the arrest.
Childs Sr. must post $20,035 to be released, and Childs Jr. is being held for a $10,035 bond. According to Ghrist, the elder Childs has previous convictions for attempted murder, domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon. Childs Jr. has no prior criminal record. Arraignment for both men is scheduled for Friday in McLean County Circuit Court. Upon their return to campus this fall, ISU students will be required to take an online training course about sexual violence and consent. “The format and subject of the training may not be exciting for students. However, it is extremely important for their own safety and wellbeing to understand what consent is,” Woodruff said. The Police Chief added that alcohol does not directly cause sexual assaults to take place, but it is a significant risk factor. “Unfortunately there are predators in our society who will use alcohol and drugs to facilitate a
sexual assault, then claim the act was consensual after the fact,” Woodruff said. “I strongly recommend students use a buddy system when they are drinking, watch out for each other and make sure everyone makes it home safely.” To help encourage this positive student behavior, Illinois has developed a new amnesty law, HB1336, that went into effect June 1. The law states its purpose is to encourage underage drinkers to seek help if they are in a situation where medical assistance is needed and to cooperate with police officers and medical personnel. According to HB1336, a law enforcement officer cannot charge or take a person into custody for underage consumption if the person requested medical assistance for someone due to alcohol consumption, or if the individual remained at the scene and fully cooperated with law enforcement during the event.
Normal ranks sixth in Illinois for DUI arrests STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ News Reporter | @StephanieRoddd
The Normal Police Department ranked among the highest in the state on the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) annual survey of Illinois police agencies regarding DUI arrests. Since 1990 the non-profit organization AAIM has conducted this survey to determine the number of DUI arrests made by police departments in Illinois. It also serves as a way to give recognition to departments that are keeping drunk drivers from being behind the wheel. The Normal Police Department ranked sixth in number of DUIrelated arrests made with a total of 306. The department reports that this is a 14 percent increase over the 2014 total of 271. Ranking higher in another area, the department came in at third for total arrests per officer with an arrest rate of just over 3.7 for every swornin officer. AAIM Executive Director Rita Kreslin lost her 19-year-old son to drinking and driving and knows that this survey is more than just a sheet of facts. “Along with all the other programs that we do, it is about prevention. The survey is one way of bringing awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving,” Kreslin said. “It also shows
Law prohibits new specialty license plates DANA CICHON News Reporter
For decades, Illinois residents have had the pleasure of adorning their car with a specialty license plate when they donate to a cause. However, the state recently passed
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He won gold in this event at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Ashton Eaton looks to defend his Olympic title from four years ago in the decathlon. He is the world record holder in this event and has won gold in multi-event competitions in one Olympics, two World Outdoor Championships,and three World Indoor Championships since 2012. Not to be outdone by their male counterparts, the U.S. ladies figure to be in the running for gold
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Normal Police Department made a total of 306 DUI-related arrests, resulting in a 14 percent increase in 2015. from municipality to municipality how many departments take drinking and driving seriously and where the emphasis is put on making sure that they get drunk drivers off the road.” Normal Police Department Assistant Chief Eric Klingele says the
department is happy with where they ranked and that it shows their continued commitment to the community. “The Normal Police Department is proud of the hard work of our police officers in their efforts to keep the roads safe for motorists and
a law prohibiting any new designs from going into production after July 1, 2017. Instead of drivers getting a license plate which prominently showcases the design of their choice, a new generic specialty plate is being designed which will feature a place to affix a sticker to represent a cause. The new generic plate is still being designed. Previously there was a $40 charge for a specialty plate, where $25 goes to the cause/charity and $15 goes to the Secretary of State’s office. According to Jesse White’s
office, renewals for the generic plate will cost $27, with $25 going to the cause and $2 going to the office.
medals as well. Allyson Felix will have an opportunity in Rio to add to her collection of four Olympic gold medals. She has the second-fastest time in the world this season in the 400-meter dash and will run a leg on Team USA’s 4X400-meter relay team. The U.S. has a chance to sweep the medals in the 110meter hurdles. Brianna Rollins, Kristi Castlin and Nia Ali own the second, third, and fourthbest times in the world this year respectively. The athlete with the fastest time in the world this
season failed to qualify for the Olympics. Brittney Reese will look to defend her 2012 Olympic title in the long jump. She goes into Rio with the best mark in the world in this event. While the Olympics always provides surprises, the athletes mentioned above give the U.S. the best chance at Olympic gold. After leading the world with 28 total medals between the two genders at the 2012 London Olympics, U.S. track and field athletes will try to be similarly dominant in Rio.
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Specialty license plates will no longer be produced after July 1, 2017.
pedestrians,” Klingele said. Along with this survey AAIM also offers other programs and panels that try to show the public how getting a DUI is better than the harsher possibilities drunk driving can lead to. “We believe that people make This change will come as a disappointment to any new charity causes hoping to raise money by selling its own custom license plate. Over the years, there have been many different plates designed featuring a variety of professional sports teams, universities and charity logos. Although plates support causes, the number of them in Illinois has exceeded 100 unique designs, which makes it difficult for police officers to easily identify if a vehicle is registered within the state or not. “I think it’s great. I think there
mistakes and that if we can touch their hearts and make them realize that although a DUI is not a fun thing to have, they sure are lucky that it was a cop that stopped them and not a tree, another car or a small child crossing the street,” Kreslin said. This is not the first time Normal has ranked high on the list. Klingele says that in 2013 and 2014 it ranked seventh and eighth respectively and that historically it has consistently ranked in the top 10; something that Klingele believes should make Normal residents feel safer when they hit the streets. “I think the survey shows the community that the Normal Police Department is committed to removing intoxicated drivers from the road. I would hope that this instills a sense of security to all motorists who drive in Normal,” Klingele said. Topping this year’s survey were both Carol Stream and Rockford in number of overall arrests, each totaling 464. Bloomington came in at 11th with 229 overall arrests—a 12 percent decrease from the last survey. “In 2014, 40 percent of the 924 traffic deaths in Illinois involved alcohol. DUI is a dangerous and serious violation that causes devastating results across the nation each year and it is completely preventable,” Klingele said.
are definitely other ways to draw revenue for these causes,” Normal Assistant Police Chief Eric Klingele said. “It does make it very difficult for officers to identify if a car is registered in the state when we have so many different license plates on the road. I think it’s definitely a good law and I agree with it being passed.” All 109 different specialty plates sporting a variety of colors and logos will remain available to Illinois residents. The bill’s chief sponsor is state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago.
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Making a difference in Ecuador
Finnelly spent most of her time in Ecuador volunteering, but also explored the beauty of the country.
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ISU student Molly Finnelly volunteers abroad this summer at a senior center in Quito CASEY CHAN Features Reporter | @chancasey93
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rips to locations outside of the United States can offer unique cultural experiences that may not be found here in this country. Illinois State University student Molly Finnelly spent many weeks of her summer break in Ecuador, where she took part in a scholarship volunteer program that was awarded to her by the Oak Park-based Spiritual Cultural Exchange. The Spiritual Cultural Exchange offers a variety of programs for those who are interested in taking part in a cultural ex-
change experience. Finnelly, of Lemont, Ill., is a senior social work major and member of the Delta Zeta sorority. She volunteered at the Foundation A.B.C. senior center in Quito, Ecuador. The center offers participants a place to eat, socialize and partake in various activities such as art, crafts and music. This was not the first volunteer opportunity for Finnelly, though, as she has taken part in alternative breaks in the past. It was her second trip outside of the country after traveling to Guatemala in December 2015. While she made the trip to South America on her own, Finnelly befriended a few
of her classmates at the school in which she took Spanish immersion classes. They travelled the country and spread their efforts to local communities that were more than happy to welcome them. One of the best parts of her trip was interacting with some great people along the way, including her host family. “My favorite part was my host family and getting to know people from all over the world,” Finnelly said. “I got really close with my host mom and she made my time in Ecuador amazing.” Finnelly was already well acquainted with her host family upon arrival, as she had lived with them during her immersion classes as well.
She still keeps in touch with her host mom even though they live in separate countries. International Business Development Consultant April Bakke has worked for the Spirit Cultural Exchange for 11 years and could tell that Finnelly had a strong passion for helping others. “She was very enthusiastic about her travels and her volunteer work,” Bakke said. “Her prior work also showed that she has a strong interest in volunteering and communicating with others.” Finnelly’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, and she has set a great example for the rest of the ISU community to follow.
7 things you probably don’t know about the Olympics First time in South America
peted in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
This year will be the first time an Olympic Games has been hosted in South America. The modern Olympics were first held in 1896, and the location has always largely been based on cities, not countries. The United States itself has hosted eight times, and London has hosted it three, making this a historic Olympic year in Rio.
Art and the Olympics The 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France (also the first year to include women) gave out paintings and other works of art to winners because it was thought to be worth more than a medal. In fact, from 1912 until after 1948, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and music would be prizes for the gold.
Gold medals not gold
Originally in the buff
That’s right, one of the greatest honors to achieve as an Olympic competitor is less than 2 percent real gold. The last time a gold medal was awarded out of solid gold was in 1912. Medals are currently made of mainly silver with gold plating.
Yes, the basis for our prestigious global event was participated in the nude. The word “gymnasium” comes from the Greek root “gymnos,” meaning nude; the literal meaning of “gymnasium” is “school for naked exercise.” It initially only consisted of one race, and no women could participate or even spectate.
Russia’s longest streak Photo illustration by Emma Horath | Vidette Senior Photographer One of the longest winning streaks in Olympic history was USSR /Russia’s Uni- While spectators nationally have been tuning into the Olympics for many years, most are unaware of some of these basic facts. fied Team Figure Skating which spanned from 1964 to 2006. The only year the years old but withdrew from the competition. The oldest and youngest Olympians team was defeated so far since 1964 was in The oldest woman was Loma Johnstone, who The oldest Olympian was Oscar Shahn, who 2010 when China took the gold, but Russia participated in equestrian in 1972 at the age was 72 years old and competed in the 1920 came back the next season and reclaimed it. of 70. The youngest confirmed medalist was shooting events. He qualified in 1924 at 76 10-year-old Dimitrios Loundras, who com-
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Drug testing Drug testing for the Olympics was introduced in 1968, and the first to fail was Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall. He had drank two beers to calm his nerves, but considering the event was pistol shooting, he was disqualified and the team had to return the bronze medals.
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The 2016 United States men’s basketball team has several new faces on this year’s team with Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony as the only returning players from the 2012 Olympics. NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033
When it comes to the Summer Olympics, one of the most popular events for fans is basketball, and the United States is a contender for the gold medal. The men’s team has won gold in five of the last six games dating all the way back to the coveted, “Dream Team,” in 1992. The women’s team, meanwhile, have now taken gold in the last five games.
Men’s team looks to adjust to new roster Many NBA star players such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry
chose not to play in the games due to various personal reasons. Sharpshooters Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler should complement the large presences of DeMarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan in the post. USA won gold in 2008 and 2012 by defeating Spain. Led by NBA veterans such as Pau Gasol and Jose Calderon, the Spanish team will try to make another charge at its first Olympic gold medal in the history of the country’s program. Argentina became a worldwide surprise when they were able to win their first gold in 2004. Argentina followed that performance with a bronze medal in 2008 and a fourthplace finish in 2012. Manu Ginobli will now compete in what will pos-
sibly be his last Olympic appearance alongside the likes of Andres Nocioni and Luis Scola. And despite both Ginobli and Nocioni being in their upper 30’s, the Argentinians’ experience and above-average shooting should make them competitive. USA should once again capture gold while Argentina gets to the finals to claim silver. Spain will round out the podium with bronze.
Women’s team ready for more challenges For the women’s team, they have the luxury of having plenty of experience. Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings will each make their fourth appearance in the Olym-
pics this year. Joining them will be well-known WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne and Brittney Griner as well as rookie Breanna Stewart. Similar to the men’s, the women’s roster is full of talent which should overwhelm its competition and help continue its 41-game winning streak. There will still be many other challengers trying to dethrone the U.S. Australia comes into the Olympics as the second-best team in the FIBA rankings and has won bronze or silver in the last five Olympics. The Opals’ star player is Liz Cambage, who has a reputation as one of the best players out of Chinese Basketball Association. Despite dealing with controversy due to her commitment to the team, her 6-foot-8 stature makes her one of the top
players in the tournament. Spain features another big star in this year’s tournament in forward Sancho Lyttle. The two-time WNBA All-Star has been the face of the Spanish team for the last few years, helping it win the 2013 EuroBasket Championship. But the team has never won a medal at the Olympics before. With a talent like Lyttle on the roster, this might be the year for them to break through. The U.S. should be in the clear to win the gold again this year. Australia’s usage of Cambage will get them by Spain to earn silver, and the Spanish should take home the bronze. Both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will begin on Aug. 6.
Team USA looks to make a splash in third consecutive Olympic Games NICK DAMIANI Sports Reporter | @nGdamiani
The men and women of the United States national swim team have dominated the sport on a global level for the past decade, including 31 total medals at the 2012 London Olympics. This year in Rio the Americans are expected to pick up right where they left off four years ago. The men’s team is headlined by the most decorated swimmer in Olympic history, Michael Phelps. Phelps came out of retirement to compete in what he says will be his last Olympic Games. He will follow up a performance in London where he took home six medals. Phelps will be featured in six total events as he looks to add to his 18 gold medals. Phelps’ biggest competition in individual
events comes from 22-year-old Cameron McEvoy of Australia. McEvoy recorded the fastest 100-meter freestyle time since 2009. The toughest relay competition is expected to come from Japan, which had four swimmers ranked No. 1 in their respective events. Phelps will also be challenged by former gold medalists Sun Yang of China and Park Tae-hwan of South Korea in the individual events. The women will turn to teenage sensation Katie Ledecky. Ledecky jumped on to the scene in London where she won gold in the 800-meter freestyle at just 15 years old. She is currently the favorite to take home gold in the Katie Ledecky 400 and 800-meter freestyle.
Australian sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell will challenge the Americans in the relays. The Campbells helped lead the Aussies to seven golds and 16 total medals in the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. As the Americans have dominated swimming, China has dominated diving. The Chinese took home six of the eight diving gold medals in 2012, while also winning 10 golds at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. China is highlighted by Qiu Bo, who has won three consecutive world championships in the 10-meter platform event. Bo’s biggest competition will come from American David Boudia. Boudia upset Bo at the London Games, beating him by just 1.8 points. Boudia has settled for silver in each of the last three world championships. With Bo and Boudia headlining, 2012 bronze
medalist Tom Daley could be a dark horse for gold in Rio. Daley took home the bronze in the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. On the woman’s board, Wu Minxia of China has won three consecutive golds in the threemeter synchronized springboard. Minxia will also set history if she achieves her seventh medal, which would be the most all time for a diver. The American women’s best shot at a medal could come from Kassidy Cook. Cook is heading into her first Olympics after missing qualifying for London by less than half a point. Cook placed seventh in the Rio world championships. Swimming will begin on Aug. 6 with the women’s 4x100-meter relay. Diving will follow on Aug. 7 with the three-meter synchronized springboard event.
United States track and field poised to finish strong from start in Rio PAUL STEENO Sports Reporter | @KingSteeno
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United States track and field athletes will take on the best in the world at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio next month. Track and field competition begins on Aug. 12 and will run continuously through Aug. 20. Each day will feature a final in at least one event. To qualify for the Olympics,
U.S. track and field athletes had to finish in the top three in an event at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. They also needed to record a distance, time, score or height in their event that met or exceeded a preset qualifying standard. In all, 129 track and field athletes will represent the U.S. in Rio. Which of these athletes have the best chance of bringing home a gold medal?
The men’s sprinting events feature two formerly disgraced stars looking for redemption. Justin Gatlin has resurrected his career since serving a four-year ban from the sport from 20062010 for performance-enhancing drug use. The 34-year-old sprinter enters the Rio Olympics with the fastest time in the world this year in the 100-meter dash and the second-fastest time in the world in the 200-meter dash.
LaShawn Merritt also looks to erase the memory of a past occurrence of performance-enhancing drug use. The two-time Olympic champion has the fastest time in the world this year in both the 200-meter dash and the 400meter dash. Smooth-running Matt Centrowitz will battle for a gold medal with a number of African competitors in the 1500-meter run. Ageless wonder Bernard
Lagat will get one more chance at Olympic glory. The 41-year-old will compete in the 5000-meter run in Rio, marking the fifth time in his career he has qualified for the Olympics. Former Florida Gator Kerron Clement goes into the Rio Olympics with the second-best time in the world this year in the 400meter hurdles. See TRACK on page 6