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Student Body President Beau Grzanich and Vice President Ashley Shannon want more transparency in SGA.

ith the fall semester officially underway, Vidette News Editor Kevin Schwaller sat down with Student Body President Beau Grzanich and Vice President Ashley Shannon to discuss the school year ahead.

What does being student body president and vice president mean to you?

BG: I have a very unique opportunity to represent

the students on not only a local level, but a state level, as well as have an impact on the day to day operations of students as a whole. Anyone on this campus can do anything they desire, as long as they’ve got the passion and the support system behind them to push them to the finish line.

AS: Being vice president means the opportunity to give back to the school that gave me opportunity.

When I first got to ISU, I didn’t find my niche yet.

I didn’t have any expectations, but slowly, I was able to find myself. I also want to inspire minority communities to get involved with organizations. I feel like they shy away from getting involved [on campus]. I want to show them that it’s more than just a title, it’s what you can do with that title.

What are some of the goals you hope to achieve this school year?

BG: We’ll be doing a constitutional review, which takes place every two years. This year, we’re revamping the way that we look at student representation on campus, what it means to be a senator within SGA. We’re going to be doing a lot of advocacy for rights in student housing, which is something I’m particularly passionate about. We’re trying to raise awareness of housing issues. It’s no

secret that a lot of students end up in bad situations in regards to off-campus living arrangements.

As a student government, I think it’s one of our obligations to make sure the student body is the most informed and ready as possible when it comes to making such large financial decisions, like signing for your first apartment.

AS: We’re starting videos we’ll be sending out every now and then; dropping them on social media, showing different things like signing for an apartment, giving advice on that. Even something you can do for recycling, to advocate for sustainability. I’m also really stressing feminine hygiene.

When we go through with [the hygiene campaign], I want to talk about that through video. We’re going to start handing out free tampons and pads to students who identify as female on campus at the G-Spot. I want to get rid of the stigma that the female body is something that should be frowned upon.

BG: We’re going to be opening dialogues with not only Normal, but Bloomington, in regards to underage drinking to see what the student government and the towns can do to partner and try to better conditions of the disciplinary proceedings that students often face regarding those situations.

AS: And that’s not to say we’re eliminating tickets or something like that. We’re just going to try our best to work with the community and figure out what we can do for first time offenders so that it’s not as [expensive] as it currently is.

Talk to me about your campaign, We Are ISU. BG: It’s implying that, I’m not ISU. You’re not ISU, we all are. This is our school. It’s the unification of

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the student body towards common issues that I see We Are ISU can symbolically represent. We’re all in this together. There’s so much we can accomplish as a student body when we’re together.

AS: All of our involvement is what makes ISU. There’s not one person on this campus that will follow the same path as somebody else, and I know we all define diversity in different ways, but when we say it, we don’t mean we’re this percent white, this percent black, this percent Latino, and so on.

We’re saying we all come from different backgrounds, we got here under different circumstances and we all play a part in what makes this community what it is.

Why is it important for students to get involved on campus, whether it be through student government or other RSOs? BG: Students should get involved because it’s a

great route for personal development. You go to college and you’re not here to run around and waste four years, you’re here to gain skill and knowledge to help advance your career, whatever that career may be. I think you need to take a leap of faith in yourself. You’re given the opportunity to join one of the many RSOs on campus that give you opportunity for networking, personal growth, leadership experience and you might just end up having fun along the way.

AS: Opportunities changed my life. My sophomore year, I threw myself out there and got involved with different organizations. ISU’s not just a place you go to school, it’s a place that truly does care about you and I wouldn’t have known that if I didn’t take that leap of faith.

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The popular Chicago franchise Portillo’s opened its doors Tuesday at 202 Landmark Dr. in Normal. Owner Dick Portillo was among the invited guests.

“We get a lot of emails and phone calls and the demand was just unbelievable in Bloomington-Normal,” Portillo said in a previous interview with The Vidette.

The location has a 1920s Prohibition look to it, with a car suspended in the middle of the venue.

Fan favorites like hot dogs, burgers, cheese fries and chocolate cake shakes are available for customers.

Budget impasse ends After a historic 736 day impasse, Illinois received a budget for fiscal year 2018.

With funding, Illinois State University will receive slightly over $65 million, Director of Media Relations Eric Jome said.

The state’s budget plan would spend more than $36 billion on primary and secondary education, colleges and universities, social services, health care and other government functions, with close to $5 billion in new taxes, according to the Chicago Tribune.

New rec center The university is building an addition to the Student Fitness Center on Gregory Street for the community, faculty and students that will open toward the end of the year. see SUMMER page 5

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Various alcohol violations have led to the suspension of recognition for one of Illinois State University’s social fraternities until all current brothers graduate.

“The process was not done in a vacuum, it was done by contacting all the appropriate entities to discuss what occurred and as a result and a lot of coordination and conversation, the determination was made that it was in the best interest of Illinois State University, Delta Chi headquarters, and Delta Chi chapter here to have their charter removed for a period of five years,” Michael Zajac, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution coordinator, said.

All Greek lettering has been removed from the former Delta Chi house on Willow marking its removal from not only the ISU campus but also the fraternity’s national organization.

“The national organization revoked the recognition so they, in essence, have said ‘there is no Delta Chi chapter at Illinois State University.’

So, the men couldn’t continue because they don’t have the nationals blessing, support and recognition,” Alex Snowden, Fraternity and Sorority Life coordinator, said.

Multiple infractions by the fraternity involving having unregistered events with alcohol without permission after various university sanctions led to its removal.

“The way it works here at Illinois State, when we deal with issues related to organizational conduct, our approach is ‘educate until we can’t’ [and] use as many educational sanctions

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The former Delta Chi house on Willow Street in Normal is now without its trademark Greek letters. that we possibly can until that’s not possible,” Zajac said.

“Sometimes the way it happens is if you have an accumulation of violations over a period of time, if there’s a severity of a type of situation, those type of factors — called aggravating factors — if they occur than as a result of those suspension of recognition can occur.”

The school’s ‘educate until we can’t’ approach is also used on individual students as well as on its nearly 400 registered student organizations like Delta Chi. Though Delta Chi’s exit will impact many, Snowden said it will keep the community safe.

“We believe that fraternity and sorority life, when done right, is the greatest experience anyone can have.

It has the best wellrounded experience, the best graduation and retention rates in the university,” Snowden said.

“There is nothing good that comes from the loss of a group, but at the same time the safety of the greater community is what’s important. If a group is not willing to correct themselves educationally, then other actions

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have to be taken so the larger community can grow as whole in a safe and effective environment.”

All members of the chapter have been moved to an inactive status through the university and their national organization.

“They are still recognized as brothers of Delta Chi, but they are not able to operate as a member on this campus or as a part of another Greek organization,” Snowden said.

“When they graduate and if they remain in good standing with the university, not causing major issues, they will then move to what’s called alumni status and earn all the rights and privileges you would if

you were alumni of an active chapter.”

Working with the national organization, the university has agreed to let the chapter make its way back to ISU once all current members graduate.

“They are currently scheduled to return in fall 2022 pending no major issues and there haven’t been any signs of that,” Snowden said.

“So in fall 2022 as long as they put forth in writing saying that they plan to return at that time, then we will then be allowed to expand a campus with new members but under the old name of the Illinois State University chapter of Delta Chi.”

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A new Diversity Advocacy center sits on the second floor of the Bone Student Center ready to assist student organizations for the school year.

The center was previously located in the Student Services Building and has been relocated in May to engage students who are not familiar with the building.

Associate Dean of the Dean of Students Dr. Renee’ Watson appreciates the new space.

“This new location gives us traffic area and we’re also closer to the food court,” Watson said. “It’s a new facility, so everything was redone and [has] new office space.” “[The office’s purpose is] to be the central hub for underrepresented students, to have a sense of belonging, to receive advising on how to better lead their organizations, as well as to gain resources on how to make this campus more inclusive,” Watson added.

The center guides many student organizations such as Asian Pacific American Coalition, Association of Latin American Students, Black Student Union, Pride and Black

and Latino Male Movement. These groups aim to have a positive influence on the campus and bring a welcoming environment.

Watson said the Dean of Students recognizes the hardships underrepresented groups are going through in the minority community, in terms of the student body make up.

“If you are a first-generation college student, you may not have family support at home or your family may support you in terms of encouraging you, but they don’t know how to tell you how to navigate the college experience successfully,” Watson said. “We want to be that surrogate family, a group of professionals that will help students navigate.”

ALAS member Arielle Steward said she enjoys that her organization is educational, entertaining and community-driven.

“I am educated every time I go to events,” Steward said. “I meet new people and learn so much, and every time I go to an event, I feel like I get closer to the Latino community.”

ALAS has opportunities for students including leadership and event assistance. Students are able to incorporate their ideas for the

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Diversity Advocacy prepares for the school year with its new location in the Bone Student Center. events and help with their execution. The organization promotes cultural awareness because it has events that not only talk about the Latino culture, but that reaches out to other cultures as well.

“Being at a predominantly white institution, Diversity Advocacy creates a space where

underrepresented students can go and find where they belong, and also feel encouraged and motivated,” Steward said. “They make it an initiative to show that they support underrepresented students.”

Watson said she relates to first generation college students and LGBTQ+ students. It is for their

cause that she comes to work every day.

“Their resilience ignites fire and they are the students I really enjoy working with the most,” Watson explained. “Seeing them succeed is the most rewarding feeling you have as an administrator because you know it wasn’t formulated.

Got homesickness?

What to do to combat this common issue

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ISU has many registered student organizations. Getting involved can help students feel like a part of the bigger campus community.

There are a variety of ways for students to get socially active.

“Trying to get connected with RSOs, making sure that they’re connecting with, especially for freshmen, their floor, connection with roommates,” Jillian Richardson, Student Counseling Services staff psychologist, explained.

McKeon said while going to events, students may encounter others struggling with similar feelings. She also says that it can help to walk around campus and get used to the new surroundings.

Richardson and McKeon said getting into a routine is also helpful.

With a new school year starting and students either beginning their college experience or returning, the separation from home can be a big problem.

Students leave behind family and the familiar comforts of home for a new environment. As they begin the demanding load that college brings, it is important to understand homesickness and how to combat it to ensure students’ success.

Understanding homesickness Homesickness can manifest itself in different ways. Meg McKeon, Illinois State University Director of Student Health Services, said the first few months after coming to school are a crucial time.

“Sometimes, the homesickness will hit even as their parents are driving away from campus,” McKeon said.

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Even if students visit home regularly, they will be spending the majority of their time in their new residence hall or apartment.

McKeon said students should make their room feel like their own.

The new area should be used as an opportunity to decoMichelle Carrico | Vidette Photographer Reach out to a friend rate. There are usually back to school sales where students Even the most independent student can find themselves feeling homesick.

It is easy for a student dealing with homecan get good deals on supplies to transform. A room that sickness to believe they are the only person feels like home can help students feel better situated. feeling that way. Talking to a friend may help connection like that yet, maybe talk to their resident assisothers realize that they are not alone and it is natural to feel tant if they live in the resident halls.”

Additional resources this way.

Students may find that talking can help them understand There is always someone willing to listen. ISU offers sup“They could maybe start with their roommate or, you know, their feelings and deal with them. port for students in all aspects of life. close friend that they know,” Jim Almeda, Health Promotion “It’s normal to miss people and to have difficulty with Student Counseling Services can be reached at (309) 438and Wellness coordinator, said. “Or if they haven’t made a change,” McKeon said.

3655, and Student Health Services at (309) 438-8655.

Police target underage drinkers PORCHIA WHITE News Reporter | @porchia_white

Bloomington-Normal community officers will put forth efforts to seize underage drinking on Illinois State University’s campus this fall, in an effort to prevent other misbehaviors.

The Normal Police Department’s statistics indicate that underage drinking is a growing behavior around ISU’s campus.

Community Services Officer Greg Leipold

believes this could be heavily related to the rising number of students coming into the college.

“Part of it has to do with students believing it is okay to drink underage,” Leipold said.

“Most of the Normal police attended college at ISU, and the other half have graduated from another university, so we understand how it is being a college student, but just don’t bring attention to yourself, or go to a loud party with a large number of people, doing wild things. Most students would be surprised to know that it’s other students calling the police on them.”

Officers will have a higher number in patrol officers to specifically address loud party issues, and more staff out Thursday

through Saturday.

The fine for underage drinking from NPD starts at $275 and could go up depending on the number of offenses a person has.

Police Chief Aaron Woodruff with the university police said ISU police do not have a set drinking but base the fine on other offenses to see how much the ticket should be.

“Our concern isn’t so much the underage drinking, as much as it is the secondary consequences of the underage drinking,” Woodruff said. “People who have consumed alcohol tend to have poor judgment so they start doing things that get them or others in trouble.”

Officers will expect the most problems with underage drinking to occur at the start of the semester, which is why during

the first few weeks of school police will have a higher number in patrols.

According to Woodruff, many other crimes they see occurring on campus involve alcohol as a factor. If students do decide to consume alcohol, Woodruff encourages them to limit their consumption and use the buddy system when going anywhere.

“Underage drinking often leads to the other 10 most reported crimes on college campuses, including sexual assault, theft, DUIs, and drug use,” Woodruff said.

“Typically underage drinkers tend to binge more, but limiting consumption whether underage or overage can prevent blacking out or injuries that may occur due to impairment.”

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Charlottesville will define Trump’s presidency

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t the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, there is a chord striking clip that plays in a portion of the museum dedicated to the aftermath and media reaction to the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

President Bill Clinton did not have all the information that pertained to what happened and refused to label the culprits as Muslims, though that was what much of the media was doing at the time.

“The bombing in Oklahoma City was an attack on innocent children and defenseless citizens. It was an act of cowardice, and it was evil.

The United States will not tolerate it, and I will not allow the people of this country to be intimidated by evil cowards,” Clinton said.

This quote does not mean to compare the tragedy in Oklahoma City on that fateful spring morning in 1995 to the situation in Charlottesville; it’s simply meant to compare the responses of the respective presidents when faced with domestic terrorism. The loss of life is incomparable, but the similarity of the hate carried in the heart of the perpetrators is something to note.

Because Twitter was not even a glint in Jack Dorsey’s eye at the time, President Clinton delivered his remarks on the situation as

quickly and instinctively as he could. His response was measured and apt.

President Donald Trump, however, waited a couple of days to mention that something might be wrong with the methods of the Neo-Nazis and Neo-Confederates in Charlottesville. Even with the advantage of his Twitter account and producing some sort of message as the events were unfolding, the current president tweeted about a personal stop in New Jersey instead. When Trump finally mentioned the Charlottesville incident, he cited the violence of the “many sides,” when only one side marched in the name of violence and supremacy over another solely because of people’s skin color or culture.

The First Amendment in the Constitution of the United States declares the government shall not interfere with the right to peacefully assemble, and the riots

in Charlottesville were anything but peaceful. The streets were swarmed with racists assembling in the name of white supremacy and hate. Let it be clear: assemblies in the name of white supremacy are never peaceful.

Whether there is violence or not, the promotion of one race over others is not peace, it is dangerous.

With his hateful rhetoric and inaction, Trump has emboldened the Ku Klux Klan and the NeoNazis to the point where they no longer feel the need to hide their identities.

The “condemnation” Trump made via Twitter was one of his softer statements considering the gravity of the situation. For a man that prides himself on his toughness, Trump seems to have found himself in a place of extreme cowardice and weakness. He would not condemn these people and call them out for what they are because he is afraid of eliminating

people that make up a portion of his base. These people, including former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan David Duke, marched proudly in ONLINE POLL the name of the man who represents “The Party of Lincoln” with the Confederate flag and the swastika.

It does not take a person of great intelligence to see these people for what the Cast your vote truly are: the slime of at Videtteohumanity. nline.com or If President by using The Trump won’t stand Vidette mobile for the app people of the United States that are victims of this hatred, the people must. They must condemn these racists and use their proper names.

There are not “many sides” to white supremacy. There is the right side and the wrong side. We know that we are on the right side while the NeoNazis and the Klan stand firmly entrenched on the wrong side of history.

How do you think President Donald Trump handled Charlottesville?

EDITORIAL POLICY: Editorial written by Alex Gough, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the university.

We need news now more than ever MY VIEW EMA SASIC | Editor-in-Chief

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hen I decided to pursue journalism as a major and career, I never thought its credibility would be as judged as it is now. Even before I discovered my passion, I respected the professionals in this field and their work because relaying information to millions of people around the world in times of calm and distress is one of its greatest contributions to society.

The current administration has made its message to journalists and everyone else clear: we’re spreading fake news and lying to people. At times, some of the most respected organizations in the world have been barred from attending White House press briefings. Even citizens say they no longer trust the media and refuse to read The New York Times or watch CNN. All of it is an unsettling blow.

If we look at the state of news in America that way, we can easily say we’re done for in terms of this field’s longevity. However, I see

ment, one thing remained true: each one was important to share.

I wasn’t attending White House briefings, but I was present for a Des Plaines City Council meeting where residents expressed opposition toward an ordinance for an age-restricted development in their neighborhood. I personally wasn’t writing about various members of President Donald Trump’s administration that were fired or quit, but I did spend a Thursday morning with three Korean War veterans and best friends of 60plus years who were getting ready for an honor flight to Washington, D.C. I was also asked to share that story one Sunday morning on ABC 7 Chicago because it was worth being told.

My time at the Daily Herald taught me no matter how big or small the subject matter, news is news and people rely on it. It may not always be the top story of the day, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important for your readers or viewers.

So when the president tweets that this country is full of “FAKE NEWS media,” it hurts those of us that abide by the first principle in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics: seek truth and report it. As much as I love what I do, I get discouraged when I see people refuse to take credible

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quite the opposite. This country needs news more than ever, and my summer internship helped me understand why.

I spent the last three months working as a Cook County reporter for the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights. I interviewed county officials, attended coverages, wrote profile pieces on interesting individuals and prepared myself to cover some of the craziest breaking news on a daily basis.

I didn’t always have exciting, front-page worthy stories to cover.

There’s only so much you can do to make a routine school board meeting interesting for thousands of readers and yourself. But other times, I was sent to crime scenes trying to figure out why someone attacked another person with a chainsaw in the middle of a business parking lot in broad daylight (one of the stories I will never forget).

I even had the honor to meet some of the most kind, helpful and loving people in my community.

Those that I interviewed shared their life’s story with me and opened my eyes to what all lies in my backyard: a visually impaired and world record holder high jumper, a forgiving Holocaust survivor, an 84-year-old high school security guard and more.

Regardless of the story assign-

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news organizations seriously or when people tell me I’ve wasted my time pursuing my journalism degree.

However, the talented and hardworking individuals at the Daily Herald taught me one important lesson without ever having to say it directly: journalists must continue to inform others. Every single editor and reporter in that office has had someone tell them their career is not valuable, they’re not to be trusted or they’re spreading “fake news” themselves. But it hasn’t stopped them from doing what they love and know is helpful to society, and it certainly won’t stop me.

My promise as editor-in-chief to all of you is simple: The Vidette will continue to bring you reliable news every day. No matter what anyone may say, journalism is extremely valuable to everyone, not just those pursing it as a career. In good times and bad, the world, including all of you at Illinois State University, will need to know what’s happening around you, and my fellow Videtters and I will be here to help.

Ema Sasic is a senior journalism major and editor in chief of The Vidette. Any questions or comments concerning her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter @ema_sasic.

irth control has been an effective and convenient family planning tool for young women for years, but it is prevalent in the news today because now, more than ever, people are deciding to start families later in life.

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling on Facebook when I saw a post by Donna Miller, who is a longtime friend and Planned Parenthood of Illinois Board chair, in which she was discussing how far birth control has come, with it being illegal just a few decades ago. I honestly had no idea it was illegal not too long ago, and it is quite terrifying because I know how important birth control has been for young women around the globe.

I, personally, am not on birth control, but I have several friends and family members who are on some form of birth control – be it the pill or an intrauterine device (IUD) – and I know how much it assists them. When it is her time of the month, my best friend’s cramps are so bad that she’s gone to the hospital. With the help of the pill, the intensity of her cramps has decreased immensely and her period is much more regular.

While many parents would rather have their children abstain from sex to prevent pregnancy, in the real world, that probably is not what is going to happen.

Another friend had an unintended pregnancy while she was in college, which she decided to terminate due to her college career. After, she got an IUD, which would allow her to reach her goals with school and her career.

In addition to my two friends, I am confident in saying several other young women can attest to birth control helping them out immensely. Under the last administration, the Affordable Care Act provided thousands of women with free access to birth control, but this access is being threatened by the new administration. Birth control can be costly, and if women are unable to afford it, it is almost as though it is illegal because it makes it equally as difficult for them to obtain.

Not being able to afford birth control places several women’s futures in jeopardy. If my friends and all the other women here in the United States whose futures are helped by birth control are forced to pay more for it, they might be forced to simply deal with their irregular periods and intense cramps, or they will have an unplanned pregnancy that will cause them a lot of stress.

If we can continue to have wide access to birth control, women will be able to be the very best they can be in all areas of their lives.

Uchechi Nkwocha is a senior safety major at Illinois State University.

Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to laurankwocha@yahoo.com.

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The whole project is called the Outdoor Activity Center, with two separate parts: The Adventure Center and High Ropes Course. The Adventure Center also holds outdoor equipment for rent for the Campus Recreational Adventure trips. The trips include hiking, kayaking, canoeing and more.

Pizza, pizza

After the Anand India restaurant moved to Bloomington, Uptown Pizza restaurant took its place in June. Located at 122 E Beaufort St., the restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late night pizzas. Its website allows customers to order online for delivery.

Burgers and shakes, anyone?

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store will open alongside That Burger Joint on Veteran’s Parkway in Bloomington. That Burger Joint is also owned by the Oberweis company and will be the fifth location in the state to join the two restaurants. Each side of the building will have separate décor and seating, but customers will have access to both sides and order from both menus. That Burger Joint is a fast-casual setting and Oberweis features a full ice cream store in the 1950s style.

“I’m excited for the unique restaurant combination,” senior biology major Dalton Williams said.

Funding, safety, class size among others analyzed to determine spot on list ALEX CAMBELL News Reporter | @alex_campbell98

Credit monitoring app Wallethub r e le a s e d s t at e by- s t ate s c ho ol rankings that are in depth accounts that factor in “performance, funding, safety, class size and instr uctor credentials.”

For some, it may be surprising to learn that Illinois public schools from kindergarten through high school ranked 11th in the nation.

Illinois was also given the ninth-best quality school systems in the United States while it did boast a much lower 21st ranking in the safety category.

While that 21st safety ranking may be troubling, it is still in the top 50 percent of the country.

WalletHub Analyst Jill Gonzalez put to bed any fears or doubts many locals may have had about where the state lies overall.

“According to the most recent data availability from the National Education Association, Illinois spent over $13,000 per student,” Gonzalez said. “However, Illinois has the 11th best school system and offers the

Bloomington plans beautification CLAIRE WEINZIERL News Reporter | @ClaireWeinzierl

Downtown Bloomington may see some changes in the near future including more trees, flower planters, Christmas lights and the possibility of a pedestrian mall.

A nine-member task force was created this summer in order to brainstorm ideas to revitalize downtown Bloomington.

Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner provided the task force with the top priorities of over 40 downtown business owners, landlords, community members and residents.

The four top objectives to be met by the task force are to improve and promote downtown as a clean and safe place, to pursue catalyst projects that can serve as additional downtown anchors, to protect and provide appropriate parameters for new development that compliments the downtown’s historic character, and to reinvent the warehouse

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Work is being done around the Downtown Bloomington area.

district.

Members of the task force appointed by Mayor Tari Renner include Ward 4 Alderman Amelia Buragas as chairwoman, Ward 9 Aldermen Kim Bray, Ward 1

Alderman Jamie Mathy, Carlo Robustelli, who represents downtown on the McLean County Board, city planning commission member Justin Boyd, Downtown Bloomington Association Executive Director Tricia Stiller, and downtown property owners Mike Manna, Joe Haney and Bobby Vericella.

“Have a pedestrian walkway in just the 400 block of North Main Street during a 12 month test period,” Manna said, according to The Pantagraph. “If it doesn’t work, we go right back to where we are now.”

At least one city block of a vehiclefree zone for a pedestrian mall is one idea the task force has been discussing. Manna, who rehabilitates and rents out apartments downtown, suggested a trial of the mall.

Several stores, a bakery, a coffee shop and a restaurant are located in that block, making the area more appealing to pedestrians.

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Gonzalez said Illinois’ budget problems did not impact the list. “This issue was not taken into account when analyzing the states.”

Student loans are another signif icant issue as they have become, behind mortgages, the leading household debt. In addition, student loan debts are in delinquency or default is at 11 percent as of Q1 of 2017.

In a similar study, WalletHub ranked all states by student debt.

Illinois ranked 15th in student loan indebtedness and 25th in grant and student work opportunities.

Gonzalez said a possible change in federal Graphic by Lee Walls | Vidette Art Director funding in the future may cause some

changes in the rankings.

“It’s difficult to foresee major changes in the rankings,” Gonzalez explained. “However, we do expect changes in funding which will most likely affect the quality of school systems across states.”

Gonzalez also said there is neither correlation nor causation between the two studies.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

Junior clinical psychology major Janine Delaney was diagnosed with a stage 3 germ cell tumor located in the right ovary at the age of 9.

Through her life’s experience, she wants to help children in the future that may go through similar circumstances.

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No stopping her Student lets cancer diagnosis refine her, not define her Story by EMILY LONG | Features Reporter | @emi2432

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t is not everyday someone has the opportunity to know an admirable individual. Luckily for the world, there are still driven people with a passion to better society.

Meet Janine Delaney. Delaney is a junior clinical psychology major at Illinois State University. She is mainly known on campus for her contributions as the president of Alpha Omicron Pi. In addition, Delaney volunteers at Camp One Step and spends her summers interning at Magid Glove and Safety.

While she has an amazing dream for her future, even greater is the reason she has chosen to do it. Her story is unlike most and is awe-inspiring: Imagine at the age of 9 being too young to understand the magnitude of having a stage 3 germ cell tumor located in the right ovary. Delaney had been diagnosed with cancer and for the next two years, her life would drastically change forever.

With a young life consisting of doctor’s visits, having to miss school and creating the snowball of effects that will continue as a result of an increasingly unstable mental

health, Delaney was determine to not let this diagnosis define her, but refine her.

Delaney’s dream is to establish her own private practice and counsel pediatric oncology patients.

“Seeing how one disease could impact those with cancer — but not make them who they are — is why I want to do this.

I want to go in and help other kids and families,” Delaney said.

Growing up, Delaney attended a camp for children diagnosed with cancer called Camp One Step. There, she was able to meet other children with cancer at 10 years old and has been going every year since. These children inspired Delaney and they continue to inspire her goals for the future.

Unfortunately, Delaney learned early on what it is like to deal with the death of those you care about. The truth was, some kids did not make it, and yet she did.

From survivor’s guilt to depression, Delaney has been able to overcome these obstacles she was presented in life. Counselors were her resource and now it is her purpose to be that resource for those who were once like her.

Fellow junior education major Melissa Fowler believes individuals like Delaney are rare in life.

“I can say a million things about Janine because she’s the most genuine person that I have crossed paths with at college,” Fowler said. “She is the humblest person I have ever met and has taught me to be a better listener for my friends.”

When asked what the typical day looked like for her in her future, Delaney explained it thoroughly: she would enter the building with a Starbucks coffee in hand and head to her office at the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago (where Janine received treatment). She would go to the oncology floor and make her way to the first of many patients and families. Delaney would then ease their worries, talk with the children and, most importantly, be there to put a smile on her patient’s face. They would see this is not just a job for her, but rather her purpose.

As someone looks at Delaney, they will not see a defenseless person who once spent her childhood in the hospital, but rather a strong, courageous warrior who has won her fight. A radiant, deeply rooted strength shines within Delaney.

“Seeing how one disease could impact those with cancer — but not make them who they are — is why I want to do this.

I want to go in and help other kids and families.”

Janine Delaney, junior clinical psychology major

Eclipse Watch Occurring 38 years since the last time in the US, the solar eclipse sweeping across the country is a moment students will want to keep a (protective) eye on

FAST FACTS WHAT: 2017 Solar Eclipse WHEN: Begins 11:52 a.m. to 2:42 p.m. Monday WHERE: Normal IMPACT: Blo-No will experience a 94 percent coverage WHY: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, casting its shadow on Earth.

FUTURE: Next total solar eclipse in U.S. projected to occur in 2024

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Protective eye gear

Local watch parties

“One is certain to damage one’s eyes gazing on the eclipse anytime this Monday as seen from Bloomington-Normal,” Thomas Willmitch, director of ISU Planetarium, said. “Thus tested and certified eye protection is needed.”

Therefore, ISU has made safetyrated solar eclipse glasses free of charge for students, faculty and staff to pick up beginning at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

These saftey-rated glasses will be distributed (while supplies last) in the following campus locations: the front desk of all university residence halls and Cardinal Court apartments, the Student Fitness Center, Milner Plaza, Watterson Plaza, near Redbird Rememberance Memorial and various locations around the Quad.

Students not wanting to miss this momentous occasion can attend Mackinaw Valley Vineyard’s Eclipse Viewing Party from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. With only a 22 minute drive to Mackinaw students will not regret this spur-of-the-moment decision to witness history. Mackinaw Valley Vineyard is located at 33633 State Route 9, Mackinaw.

Luckily for faculty and staff, ISU’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology will be hosting a watch party for all ISU faculty and staff to attend. They are encouraged to attend at 12:30 p.m. at CTLT’s offices in the Instructional Technology and Development Center to observe the celestial show. The moon will reach maximum coverage of the sun around 1:18 p.m.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

Johnson set for upcoming year Illinois State volleyball holds annual Red/White scrimmage to open fall season MICHAEL MARRA Sports Editor | @MikeMarraILSTU Saturday also saw the Illinois State volleyball in action for its annual Red-White scrimmage, with the Red team prevailing, 3-1.

The Red squad had victories of 25-20, 25-9, 25-18 but dropping its lone set by a score of 14-25.

Lexi Wallen led the way with 14 kills, Jaelyn Keene added 12 kills of her own and Ella Francis recorded 10.

Stef Jankiewicz recorded 37 assists for the Red team, while Jordan Weatherless tallied 29 assists for the White team.

Five Redbirds reached double-figures in digs, with Courtney Pence leading the pack at 19.

Saturday also marked media day for the Redbird volleyball team, where new head coach Leah Johnson talked about her team and her time at the helm of the Redbird to this point.

“One thing that has been consistent, though, is their passion, their excitement, their energy

and I think really telling about the type of chemistry they [have] is their support of one another,” Johnson said. “So, I’ve been really excited about how much they encourage one another, they push each other every day in the gym to be their best.”

The former head coach of SIUE acknowledged the team’s goal is to become Missouri Valley Conference champions, but the focus right now is much more short-term.

“We really focus on each week. So, we have said without any question, we want to be MVC champions,” Johnson said. “But Leah Johnson each week we want to get better. So, we focus on what process we’re in that moment and in that week. We started with a growth mindset at the beginning of preseason. The next week we added a few system things,

so adding a couple different defenses… so we’ve just layered each week.”

“One thing that has been consistent, though, is their passion, their excitement, their energy and I think really telling about the type of chemistry they [have] is their support of one another.”

Leah Johnson, head volleyball coach

After playing for former head coach Melissa Myers for three seasons, Keene admitted to the adjustments a new head coach brings to a program.

“I think it’s obviously been a process and everyone is working through that in their

own way, but I feel like our team – and me – I mean everyone is really open to anything that coach Johnson has to say and obviously Eric [Plunkett] and Peter [Netisingha] whenever they put input in, it’s really good,” Keene said.

“I think everyone knew it was going to be a change, it’s never going to be the same, as it was before so I think just keeping that open mindset and thinking whatever Jaelyn Keene happens is going to be good and if it’s different, that’s okay,” she added.

The Redbirds will open the regular season next weekend, when they travel to Waco, Texas, for the Hampton Inn & Suites Waco North Baylor Invitational.

Illinois State will open up against UC Santa Barbara, then have matches against No. 15 Florida State and Baylor.

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Junior midfielder Kiley Czerwinski tries to fend off Northwestern’s Regan Steigleder in a battle for the ball during ISU’s home opener on Sunday.

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After becoming the favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference championship this season via the league’s preseason poll, Illinois State soccer went searching for a huge victory Sunday.

However, the defending MVC champions would not get it after losing to No. 23 Northwestern (2-0-0) 3-0 at Adelaide Street Field. It was the second consecutive season the Wildcats beat the Redbirds (0-1-1), also winning a 2016 match between the two teams 1-0 in Evanston.

“I think we played about 70, even close to 75 minutes of good soccer,” ISU coach Brad Silvey said. “And then the 15 minutes we didn’t play, we got punched.”

One of NU’s new weapons, freshman midfielder Madi Kennel, got her first two collegiate goals while fellow newcomer McKenna Angotti put the match away with her first career goal with minutes remaining.

Despite only posting one shot in the first

half, ISU’s defense was able to keep the Wildcats off the scoreboard despite the opponent scoring ten shots off that period. Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Smith made four of her five saves that half in her first start of the season.

“I thought defensively, we were incredibly sound,” Silvey said. “We were missing some pieces and missing the ability to be able to turn within the midfield and play to some of our frontrunners, which is something we discussed at the half.”

With minutes remaining in the opening half, the Redbirds got an opportunity to steal the lead away when senior Abby Joyce’s kick off a corner hit the crossbar.

ISU came out strong in the early stages of the second half with multiple opportunities to take the early lead. Then at 53:34, Kennel got a cross from the right side and was able to dribble the ball into the box before scoring the game’s opening goal.

“Even after the first goal, I thought we responded pretty well to it,” Silvey said. “And once we had to make some subs, we started to show a little bit of the youth.”

24 minutes later at 77:53, Kennel made the match a 2-0 Wildcat lead when she drew out Smith before knocking in her second goal.

Any hopes of a late heroic comeback for ISU would end when Angotti sent in the finisher as her goal would keep the ranked Wildcats undefeated. NU had eight of its 18 shots on goal while ISU only got one of its seven make it to the net.

After tying Eastern Michigan 1-1 on Friday, ISU is trying to avoid another rough start to the season. Last year, the Redbirds lost five of their first seven matches before going on a record-breaking 15-game unbeaten streak en route to the second round of the NCA A Tournament.

“I think our [ISU seniors] message is always just give one percent more, get one percent better, make the one play,” ISU senior midfielder Kelli Zickert said.

The Redbirds aim for their first win of the season Friday at 5 p.m. when they travel to Saint Louis University to take on the Billikens.

Joyce would choose to walk on at ISU where he would not only once again team up with Kolbe, but also join his older sister Abby on campus.

When she is not playing for Illinois State soccer, Abby helps Conor with a variety of things, ranging from the school’s best shortcuts to letting him do laundry at her place.

“She’s been a huge help with me with everything,” Joyce said. “I’m just lucky to have her.”

Many challenges await Joyce in the future.

Not only will Kolbe remain the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future, but other players like Malachi Broadnax and Tristan Smith will also try to get the job once it becomes vacant. All the while, Joyce will continue trying to reel in a scholarship.

“I’ve known him for a while and it’s great having him on the team,” Kolbe said. “He’s a good person to have around at practice all day. He’s working really hard and he’s a good kid.”

Three years after becoming a starting quarterback in high school, Joyce now seeks his opportunity to do the same at ISU. And this time, he will be looking to leave with more than just a few personal accolades.

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SPORTS IN BRIEF ISU cross country projected for tophalf finish in MVC

Phil Fayne dunks in a 84-62 win against Quincy in a Nov. 6 exhibition game to open the 2016-17 season at Redbird Arena.

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Fayne ready to lead ’Birds NATE HEAD Sports Editor | @NateHead51

W

hen the Illinois State men’s basketball team opens the 2017 season in November, the starting unit will feature a flurry of unfamiliar faces.

The defending Missouri Valley Conference champions will be without four beloved starters from last season: Paris Lee, Tony Wills, MiKyle McIntosh and Deontae Hawkins.

Enter Phil Fayne.

The Oak Grove, California, native started in 34 of 35 games in the frontcourt for the Redbirds in 2016, posting an average of 9.1 points and 6.3 rebounds to earn a spot on the conference’s All-Newcomer team.

Fayne is set to be the lone returning starter for ISU head coach Dan Muller, who expects the junior to use his vibrant personality to step into a leadership role.

“Phil is pretty vocal, he is comfortable in his own skin and is funny,” Muller said. “So I think Phil is a guy that leads by example and verbally, but I also think he will be a very positive leader … we’re going to need him to be.”

Fayne, who didn’t play competitive basketball until his junior year of high school, transferred from Western Nebraska College prior to last season and was pleased with his efforts in his Division I

debut.

“Individually, last year was pretty good for me with it being my first year, so I enjoyed it,” Fayne said. “And as a team, it was amazing … we were playing the game the right away and the crowds at Redbird Arena were amazing.”

Last season, Fayne mostly relied on his long, 6-foot-9 frame to score from the low post, which he did at an efficient rate, as his 59 percent shooting percentage ranked second in the MVC. This year, however, Fayne hopes to introduce a new facet to his game. He has been working extensively on his long-range shooting mechanics this summer after not attempting a single 3-pointer all of last season.

“I think it would help the team big time just like [Deontae] Hawkins last year, who was really good with his mid-range and 3-point shots,” Fayne said.

“So I feel like if I develop that like he was developing his, it could give us a chance to have the success we had offensively last year again this year.”

While Lee and Wills had no years of eligibility remaining, both Hawkins and McIntosh chose to transfer and play their final collegiate season at a different program. Hawkins has yet to officially announce his new destination, but McIntosh will join 2016 Final Four team Oregon.

Role players D.J. Clayton and Andre Washington also chose to move on from Illinois State. Still, Fayne has no hard feelings towards his former

teammates for leaving Normal. Actually, it is just the opposite.

“No hard feelings at all ... it’s all love,” Fayne said. “Those guys are still my brothers and I love them like they are my brothers.”

Heading into this season, expectations surrounding the team will remain high despite the significant departures from the roster that brought the program its first MVC title since 1998.

Muller expects Fayne to be a key part of any success had by the Redbirds and hopes to see him continue to strive towards improvement.

“Phil had a terrific year last year,” Muller said.

“But we lost a lot of production so I am looking for just about every statistical category from Phil to improve ... we are going to need his increased scoring and for him to be better in every way.”

Zach Copeland, Taylor Bruninga and Elijah Clarance highlight Illinois State’s newcomers, and Fayne was impressed with the complete five-man class.

“They are a great group of guys, I have worked out with them all individually and they are all great guys,” Fayne said. “I expect a lot of great things from both the transfers and the freshmen this year.”

With the season still looming over three months away, Fayne said it is difficult to set goals or unveil predictions for the campaign.

But, he knows one thing for certain.

“We will be ready.”

“I think he [Fayne] will be a very positive leader...we are going to need him to be.”

Dan Muller, ISU men’s basketball head coach

Same scenario, new location ISU backup quarterback Joyce no stranger to playing behind starter Kolbe NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033

In 2017, redshirt freshman quarterback Conor Joyce will watch from the sidelines as teammate Jake Kolbe leads the offense for Illinois State football.

This is not entirely a new situation for Joyce, however. Back in 2013, Joyce saw Kolbe guide Naperville Central High School to the Class 8A football state championship.

Today, it’s similar circumstances — just in a different location.

Joyce is currently a walk-on for the Redbirds and is becoming more involved with the team on the field after sitting out last season as a redshirt.

“It’s been nice to be able to get a lot more reps during camp,” Joyce said.

“Just going from the classroom stuff to actually getting in on the field … it’s Conor all been going well.”

Joyce After getting to watch the Redhawks win state, Joyce became Kolbe’s successor under center.

Becoming a quarterback was a bit shocking for Joyce, who was a linebacker before high school.

“Up to that entire point, I never even thought about playing quarterback,” Joyce said. “I was always kind of a running back, fullback [and] linebacker sort of player and that’s just always been what

I thought about playing.”

T he transition would pay off for Joyce. A total of 2,140 passing yards and 14 touchdowns led to Jake him becoming a Kolbe Class 8A All-State selection in 2015.

However, it was just one of many awards he would earn during his tenure. But the personal accolades meant little for Joyce, as it was not his main priority.

“It was definitely w inning state,” Joyce said. “I felt like if that could happen, then everything else would follow.”

Despite helping NCHS win backto-back DuPage Valley Conference

championships, Joyce and his team wound up falling in the quarterfinals both seasons. The Redhawks first lost to Simeon at home in 2014, and then to local rival Waubonsie Valley the following year.

Meanwhile, Joyce was not getting any offers from Division I schools, something he was hoping to earn. His playing future became blurry until ISU assistant coach Dan Clark made a visit to NCHS, learning more about Joyce through NCHS coach Mike Stine.

“I think if our coach says, ‘we got a guy we would like you to come see,’ I think he’d [Clark] trust him,” Joyce said. “Thankfully, coach Stine put in a good word for me.” see JOYCE page 7

The Missouri Valley Conference announced its annual cross country preseason polls Tuesday, projecting the Illinois State men’s team to finish in second place and the women’s team in fourth place.

On the men’s side, defending MVC champion Bradley collected all nine first-place votes to hoist its point total to 81. The Redbirds garnered 68 points, followed by Indiana State with 65.

The Redbirds will turn to 2015 MVC Freshman of the Year Kyle Mattes to fill the void of the departure of key pieces Jesse Hahne and Jeff Bajema.

Sophomore Kevin Koski is also expected to see an increased role after finishing third for ISU at the 2016 MVC Championships.

On the women’s side, Illinois State finished with 70 total points. Northern Iowa (defending champions) and Bradley tied for first with 94 points and Indiana State came in third with 79.

The Illinois State women will rely on experience in 2017, as the team returns its entire roster, aside from back-to-back MVC Runner-Up Ariel Michalek.

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Offense shines in annual Red-White scrimmage The Illinois State football team braved stifling 90 degree conditions Saturday to host the annual Red-White fall scrimmage at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Contrary to the spring scrimmage in April, there was an abundance of scoring production, as the offensive unit scored 24 points on 50 plays.

After a slow start with three scoreless series, quarterback Jake Kolbe connected with running back Artiss Henderson for a 38-yard pass and James Robinson scored the first touchdown of the day on a 28yard run.

Following the halftime break, the Redbirds worked through overtime scenarios. The session began with a pair of missed field goals to give freshman quarterback Trenton Hatfield and the third unit an opportunity.

A 9-yard gain by running back Nick Kielbasa moved the ball into first-and-goal territory. Hatfield then punched it in himself with a 9-yard run for a touchdown.

On the defensive side, the Redbirds showcased a balanced attack, as eight different defenders recorded three or more tackles.

Linebacker Decxavier KellyMartin led the way for the unit, racking up four tackles, two sacks and three tackles-forloss.

Illinois State will return to practice Tuesday in preparation for the season opener Sept.

2 against Butler.

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