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Bloomington’s Farmers’ Market -- 7:30 a.m - Noon, Aug. 25 at N. Center to 100 block of W. Jefferson to 200 block of N. Main Purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and other goods from community members. Shoppers are also able to enjoy a musical performance.
Sweet Corn Blues Festival -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug 25 & 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 26 at Uptown Normal With over 50,000 ears of corn, this two day festival will have plenty of fun activities to do for everyone. The streets of Uptown will offer local shopping, sidewalk sales, food and blues music.
Tim Burton’s 60th Birthday Film marathon -- Noon - 9, Aug. 25 at The Normal Theater In celebration of Tim Burton’s birthday, Normal Theater will have a movie marathon. Films like “Edward Scissorhands”, “PeeWee’s Big Adventure”, “Batman” and “Ed Wood” will be featured. This event is $17 for an all day pass and $7 for community members and $5 for students.
Festival ISU -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Quad With over 100 registered student organizations and close to 100 businesses and organizations, students are able to look for ways to get involved around campus. see EVENTS page 2
From left: Junior mass media and TV production major Masen Virginia, junior sociology major Olivia Chavers and junior math education major Anna Janaszak sit together on the Quad Wednesday afternoon. Samantha Brinkman | Photo Editor
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Lisa DeMilio (left) and Megan Hartley (right) fill the positions as Study Abroad Advisers for the Study Abroad Unit in Williams Hall.
Around the world and back ISU welcomes two new study abroad advisers
ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter
Illinois State University’s Office of International Studies and Programs is excited to announce Lisa DeMilio and Megan Hartley to fill the roles of Study Abroad Advisers. Originally from upstate New York, DeMilio earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and French at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. She began her career as an international admissions support counselor within the Graduate School at Binghamton University while later earning her master’s degree in student affairs administration with a cognate in public administration. DeMilio said as an undergraduate student, she worked in the university’s study abroad office during her tenure at school which led her into the world of study abroad. “After college, I actually worked in physical therapy, but I always wanted to work in study abroad which was always the long-term
goal. So, I went back to school and got my masters in student affairs administration with a focus in public administration,” said DeMilio. “So, there was always kind of that international focus just in different levels of it such as admissions but also helping students’ study abroad as well,” she said. DeMilio continued to say study abroad programs give students a chance to gain experience outside of the classroom but at a different level. “Not only are they outside of the classroom but they’re in different countries with different cultures and different people. The world is so connected these days, so it doesn’t matter what field you’re working in, where that international experience is going to be a benefit,” she said. “In the past, people thought studying abroad was kind of just a fun thing to do, and yes, it is very fun because you get to go to new places and see new things, but there is a very important educational and professional component to it. I think that’s really important for students
everywhere,” she added. As one of the new study abroad advisers, DeMilio said she is most excited to work with students and get them engaged as well as recognizing how valuable the experience is. “It’s a lot of fun and you meet a lot of great people. I still have a lot of French connections from my time abroad but to take it a step further you can build professional connections out of that and get a leg up once they graduate,” DeMilio said. DeMilio will also be the RSO’s Adviser in the Study Abroad Mentor Program. A native of Colorado, Megan Hartley worked for over two years as a college adviser for Texas Christian University’s College Advising Corps where she assisted high school students preparing for postsecondary education. “My position as the college adviser was to help them through the application process and prepare them to go into higher education which helped me realize how much I liked
the field. College is a very informative time for students and I felt like I could make a big impact in that way,” said Hartley. “As far as my experience with study abroad, being overseas and realizing how much I grew as a person during that time, how much more mature I got, demonstrated to me how important studying abroad was in higher education,” she said. Hartley explained that one of the most important parts of college and studying abroad is for personal growth. “It’s a time where you kind of discover who you are even if it does sound kind of cheesy. It helps you figure out who you are when you’re not around people you grew up with,” she said. Hartley added that studying abroad is a win-win situation by going to school and being in a new place simultaneously. She said it is a nice way to grow educationally and culturally.
Art historian to sign book at University Galleries ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter
Historian, art critic and writer Martin Patrick will give a talk and book signing noon, Aug. 30, at University Galleries in Uptown Normal. Patrick is a regular contributor to a wide variety of national and international publications, including Art Monthly, Afterimage and the New Zealand Listener. His research involves critical writing on interdisciplinary practices and
experimental uses of media in modern and contemporary visual art. Patrick also teaches both theory and studio components of undergraduate and postgraduate art programs. Patrick, a senior lecturer in fine arts at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand, will sign copies of his 2018 book, “Across the Art/Life Divide: Performance, Subjectivity, and Social Practice in Contemporary Art.” Books will be available for signing and purchase. Patrick formerly served as an assistant
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professor at Illinois State University’s School of Art, and as a visiting assistant professor at the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Chicago. He has presented his research at an array of conferences and panels including the College Art Association, Performance Studies International and the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand. Courtesy of UGalleries ANDREW DOUGHERTY is a senior news reporter for The Vidette. Contact Patrick’s “Across the Art/ Life Divide” signing takes him at vidette_addough@ilstu.edu. place Aug. 30
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Gamma Phi Circus open house and recruitment -- 7 p.m.-9 Aug. 26, 27 & 30 at Horton South Gym Come and meet troupe members and
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SGA president Rubio seeks positive change ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter | @addough
Illinois State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) plans to tackle key issues such as mental health promotion and awareness, promoting feminine hygiene products across campus and other initiatives this coming school year. President Michael Rubio said SGA will expand on resources and address the stereotypes against those who suffer from mental health illnesses. “We’re really looking forward to fighting stigmas and stereotypes for those suffering from mental health issues because I think it’s not only something to promote for students, but to let them know that if you need help here on or off campus we have resources for you,” Rubio said. “It’s also for students who help others and console others. For example, you may have a friend who’s going through something and you just might not know how difficult it could be to help that person,” he said. Rubio explained that it is in part geared towards those harder topics to discuss and
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how the campus community can support those individuals. A second initiative regarding the feminine hygiene products accessible on campus will continue to be a priority for SGA this school year.
“We’re trying to get those products in every academic building as well as the residence halls,” Rubio said. “I personally don’t think it’s a product that any woman should have to be paying for and we want those products to be easily accessible on our campus.” In addition to the new initiatives and the push for expanding them, a new concept is being discussed which will bring a professional clothing bank for students who either cannot afford nor have access to business attire. “The idea behind the concept is that it would be kind of like a rental type of situation, so it wouldn’t necessarily be students paying for anything,” Rubio said. “My idea is to have something along the lines of working with the Career Center where a student can come in and we’ll have male and female apparel for them to check out and utilize for perhaps one of the fairs hosted by the Career Center,” he said. “This isn’t just a student-oriented concept but also something that our faculty, staff, alumni and administrators can have access to as well,” he said. Staff and faculty would potentially also have
the chance to donate old clothing so as to give back to the campus community if they are not sure what to do with the coats or jackets. Rubio said SGA will continue its efforts to bring more diversity and inclusion for underrepresented students both on and off campus. “The biggest thing is that we have a diverse association coming in and they are full of energy and want to make sure their voices are heard. But that does not mean anything, it’s about what we are going to do to make sure their voices are heard,” Rubio said. “That can be done by doing a lot of outreach and collaboration with student organizations, groups in Diversity Advocacy and even beyond that,” he added. “In regard to SGA, it’s going to be about how we do that outreach, that we listen to them and make sure their voices are heard. We will reach out to those diversity advocacy groups and make sure we have them in positions in our committees. I want to hear from all different perspectives and how it affects everyone. Ensuring their voices are heard is our number one priority,” Rubio said.
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Students give their input on ReggieNet’s new look GRACE BARBIC News Reporter| @gracebarbic
When asked about ReggieNet, most students give a look of annoyance, followed by a sigh or even a rolling of the eyes. ReggieNet has a reputation around campus for being “unreliable” and shutting down when it is needed the most, kind of like when every student on campus is trying to register for classes, or when an assignment is due in five minutes. These are just some of the countless issues with ReggieNet that the school had to consider. After trial and error and lots of feedback from users, ReggieNet received a makeover with updates that will hopefully make these issues a problem of the past. ReggieNet is ISU’s customized learning management system. It allows teachers and students to interact online. It can be used for posting grades, assignments, tests and quizzes. There are features that allow students to post and discuss with fellow classmates directly through this site. It has the potential to be a useful tool to students, faculty and staff. The site’s new makeover includes several new features and “common sense tweaks” that increase user satisfaction and make it easier to navigate.
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“I think that ReggieNet looks a lot cleaner and the tabs on the side stand out more which makes it easier to navigate,” said Alexandra Burns, junior human development major. “I like the new updates made to the mobile site as well. The new features make using ReggieNet a little less painful.”
ReggieNet is powered by the software engine known as Sakai. It is now updated to the newest version of the software which will help the site run more smoothly. The faculty and staff of Illinois State played a major role in which problem areas needed to be addressed. Administrative Technologies
and the Center for Learning, Teaching and Technology took charge of this project. With the help of the Sakai community of open source developers, Illinois State tested the new improvements throughout the summer before the launch of the upgraded website in late July. “I really enjoy the option to email our professors in the overview tab,” said Kevin Matuszewski, senior marketing and sales major. “My only critique is that I’ve always wished our classes would automatically be located at the top of the homepage … it’s always a pain to find them in the Sites tab.” ReggieNet is the staple that holds together courses and connects students to their teachers at the click of a button. Everything Illinois State students could ever want or need can be found on ReggieNet. Just in time for back to school, a majority of Illinois State students have taken a liking to the new changes. With classes back in session, this week will be the true test to see if the new ReggieNet is all it is cracked up to be. GRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at mgbarbi@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @gracebarbic.
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The vivaciousness of real female journalists
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or people who work in journalism, it is always nice to see their job represented on the big screen or in hit TV series. It is especially nice considering that most professions within the realm of Hollywood tend to revolve around the business or medical fields. However, journalism representation is one-sided. Based upon the Hollywood algorithm for high viewing numbers, female journalists are consistently being undermined. According to “The Journalist in British Fiction and Film” by Sarah Lonsdale, a female journalist’s “cultural representations have become increasingly negative and stereotyped.” Characters like Camille Preaker in “Sharp Objects,” Rory Gilmore in the 2016 follow-up of “Gilmore Girls” and Janine Skorsky in “House of Cards” are consistently being unethically portrayed. For characters such as these, it is imperative of the woman to sleep with her sources to get the dirt on the story. That sex for good reporting is a necessity. When they are not hooking up with sources for the scoop, these women have
little interest in their actual jobs. Take Rory Gilmore, for example. Rory is consistently unprepared, she has zero ideas for stories and she falls asleep during her interviews. It has been said that journalists are not an intriguing bunch to watch on TV or in movies so of course these women resort to using unethical solutions to their own unintelligent issues. However, male journalists are never portrayed in this sense. Female journalists need more representation. Representation like “Brenda Starr, Reporter,” a comic created in the 1940s by a woman about a modern female journalist who goes on adventures. The comic lasted for 71 years, ending in 2011. It never wa-
vered from having female writers continue the story of Starr. Brenda Starr’s representation showed that women had the power to enter, at that time, a male-dominated field and tear it up with modernity and finesse. In the comic, Starr is described as “our star reporter … a real go-getter and amateur sleuth, if it means a good scoop!” And to avoid an ethical dilemma, Starr is given a man, Basil St. John, who works in the newsroom with her and is her equal. No chance for a scandal there. In real life, representation for female journalists comes from Jane Scott, a
former rock critic for “The Plain Dealer” in Cleveland, Ohio from the ‘40s to 2002. Scott was a woman ahead of her time. Women were not allowed to be in maledominated fields in the ‘40s. In that time, women were secretaries. Scott was a fierce rock critic who was on a first-name basis with many top stars. Scott is a woman worth emulating. Instead of simply having a statue memorial at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Scott and a long-forgotten comic series for Starr, Hollywood should work on emulating these women in its shows and movies. Give little girls someone to look up to, not just a bumbling fool unaware of what she is doing and choosing that the best ethical practice is to sleep with her sources. Hollywood should give light to someone brave. Someone unafraid to carry her own weight. Someone willing to step outside of socio-cultural norms to do what she wants to do. Female journalists as civilian superheroes have untapped potential. It’s about time Hollywood starts to show it.
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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by BECKY FLETCHER, 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.
To all the roommates I’ve had before MY VIEW TYLER SMITH | Columnist
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ell folks, it’s that time of the year again, it’s time for us to negotiate how understanding we are capable of being towards our roommate(s). Take it from a two-year veteran of the devolving roommate relationship, being too nice is the kiss of death. I’ve always been a passive person, likely because my dad was so confrontational it embarrassed me to no end. I never want to be the bad guy, the stereotypical angry black woman, lest I
return home to petty retaliation in the form of my roommate sabotaging all my food. It’s never happened to my knowledge, but I am a petty human who watches a lot of television. Like all relationships, time erodes the kindness and consideration we afford another person as we navigate within our minds the things we can get away with. How you allow yourself to be treated in the first few weeks of “roomatedom” sets the tone for the rest of your relationship. We become complacent with the way we interact with the people in our lives, when a person suddenly demands to be treated better we aren’t usually met with the response we expect. In an ideal world, a heart to heart with one’s roommate at 2 A.M. should be transformative experience. In reality, things get better for a few
weeks, if you’re lucky, before things slowly go back to normal. But this time you take it as a personal attack, as if your house/dormmate is desecrating your human status. People are all the same in a sense, we will all try to get away with as much as possible, but once we are called out on this tendency we get defensive and the situation becomes worse. After the backslide, when my roommate again ceased doing any housework, every dirty dish, bowl of evaporated soup and garbage pileup in the kitchen, became a self-perceived attack of my personhood. When we think we are being mistreated, we unconsciously try to preserve the balance of the universe by being nasty and spiteful in return. You tell yourself you’re too mad to even look at them, so you hide in your room when you are home and you text your grievances until finally it seems your friendship and com-
radery existed only in your mind. In a world where my race is under fire, I find ways to make myself smaller, non-threatening so that the snuffing of my existence doesn’t seem justifiable. In doing so I am denying teachable moments and allowing the status quo to go unchecked. College is the time where our social and body political identities are slamming against each other, but unfortunately, we rarely take advantage of the transformative power this should have. Start a meaningful dialogue about differences with your roommate and see what happens, you might surprise even yourself. Tyler Smith is a senior anthropology and sociology major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu.
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Collateral benefit To the Editor, There is one great act that President Trump could take that would be met with a sigh of relief from much of the rest of the world: he could pull our 2,000 troops out of Syria, as he has said at different times that he wants to do. Our Kurdish allies have shown a willingness to negotiate with the Syrian government so the only people we would have to betray would be Al-Qaeda and its offshoots. It has been seen that as the Syrian government retakes territory, the refugees begin to return home. That both helps the long and difficult rebuilding process
in Syria and reduces the pressure caused by the refugee crisis on many countries in Europe. Easing the refugee crisis could be seen as collateral benefit of our president’s act. Our regime change project in Syria, started by President Obama, has failed. The Syrian military, with the vast support of the Syrian people and its network of allies, is poised to take every square inch of Syrian territory, which by international law it has every right to do. Gregg Brown Illinois State University Alumn ‘88
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Rauner signs anti-sexual harassment law ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter | @addough
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed into law two measures approved by legislators aimed in part to the growing anti-sexual harassment movement in both the public and private workplace. The first new law requires at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training for professions licensed by the state that require continuing education. It will apply to license renewals beginning Jan. 1, 2020. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will be in charge of oversight of the rules to develop the new program. A second new law, House Bill 137, will ban members of the Illinois General Assembly from using public funds, including their member office allowances, also known as “hush money,” to keep an individual silent as part of a sexual harassment settlement or regarding an allegation or investigation into sexual harassment which they have been accused of.
State Sen. Tom Cullerton, who was a Senate sponsor of the bill said in a press release, “Now it is crystal clear under law that there is zero tolerance for sexual harassment in Illinois, particularly when it’s funded by taxpayers.” “We shouldn’t need a law to state the obvious: Taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be used as hush money,” Cullerton said in a statement. “The bill is a victory for the heroic women who have stepped forward to take on the culture of fear, abuse and retaliation that permeates too much of the state government. Illinoisans should … champion the women who stood up to Illinois’ political power structure in order to make this change happen,” Rauner said in his signing message. The overhaul provides greater independence for investigations of ethics complaints as well as more public information about the process. It further allows the General Assembly’s Inspector General to begin investigations into harassment complaints without getting permission from lawmakers on the Ethics Commission. The Inspector General is a part-time position, but the measure
allows for full-time employment to increase the efficiency of investigations. Michael Rubio, Illinois State University’s Student Government Association’s President said the new law was a much-needed step in addressing issues of sexual harassment. “I think it’s really sad it took this long to enact this, or that it even has to be implemented, but now we have something in effect to ensure zero tolerance,” Rubio said. “It’s good that we have policy makers taking sexual assault into strong consideration and discussing ways to work towards the prevention of it. These conversations need to happen,” he said. Rauner signed a second law requiring the state Department of Public Health to develop, publish and disseminate a brochure through Illinois schools to educate the public on the effects of concussion in children and how to look for warning signs. The measure, which is a follow-up to an earlier law which developed concussion protocols for both elementary and secondary education athletics requires the State Board of Education to adopt governing rules to enforce the protocol.
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Uptown gets corny KACEY NICHOLS News Reporter | @Kacey12793516
Uptown Normal is gearing up for a weekend full of people, vendors and corn. The Sweet Corn Blues Festival is happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. All Illinois State University students will receive a free ear of corn with an I.D. Uncooked corn can be purchased for $4 a dozen. Uptown will be chock-full of people waiting to be entertained by singing groups, corn eating contests and live performances. On Saturday, there will be performances from ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus at 9:45 a.m. and local bands like Berchtold and Stear, Camilo Restrepo and Brandon Santini.
Sunday will also be full of perfomances, including the corn eating contest at noon and live music from Shuga Beatz, Hot Sauce Universe and Edward David Anderson. Not only do the vendors of Uptown and the residents of the Bloomington-Normal get excited for this weekend, but so do the new and returning students of ISU. One student who will be performing in the Gamma Phi Circus show shares just how special the Sweet Corn Blues Festival is to showcase her talents. “It’s an incredible feeling every time I get the opportunity to perform,” said Senior Physical Education major Danielle D’Amato. “Every performance is special.” D’Amato said that joining Gamma Phi Circus has given her the opportunity to show off her talents and that her experience last year performing for the Sweet Corn Blues Festival was “amazing.”
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The American Red Cross in Central Illinois is currently seeking nominations for everyday heroes who unselfishly serve others in the community. Regional Philanthropy officer Colleen Moore told WJBC they are looking for people that have aided individuals. “We’re looking for nominations for health and safety that’s related to someone preforming CPR or firstaid to help an individual,” Moore said. “And we’re looking for individuals or even groups.” Red Cross will honor those selected at the 14th annual Saluting Our Heroes Breakfast. The breakfast will happen at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center. Hero nominations are due by Aug. 31 and hero stories can be shared by completing a form at www.redcros. org/centralillinoisheroes. Nomination forms can also be requested by calling 309-229-9705. Those selected will get notified by Sept. 21. “There are people in our community who are quietly and humbly doing amazing things to help others, and these are the people we want to highlight and honor,” Lyn Hruska, CEO of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region told The Pantagraph. “Their actions make our community a better and safer place to live, which embodies our mission at the
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Red Cross.” Central Illinois Heroes in the past have been honored with several categories including Public Service, Good Samaritan, Armed Forces, Health and Safety, Volunteer and Youth. Attendance for last year’s Saluting Our Heroes event reached a total of 540. Tickets for the event will be available later this month and Red Cross will announce information at that time. Those looking to volunteer for Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois are appreciated. According to the Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois’ webpage, The American Red Cross relies on volunteers to help people prepare for emergencies, provide training in lifesaving skills, assist those affected by disaster and provide dynamic, interactive community education. Areas for volunteering vary greatly so there is a place for anyone. Potential volunteers may apply online at redcross.org or email the organization for additional questions.
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Junior psychology major Christen Huette found her home when transferring to ISU. Christopher Edwards | Staff photographer
Christen Huette finds friends, opportunity at ISU KOURTNEY CUNNINGHAM Features Reporter | @kourtcunningham
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djusting to a new school can be overwhelming. However, Illinois State University puts transfers at ease with all they do to make students right at home with the rest of the Redbirds. Efforts range from Welcome Week socials to a Transfer Redbirds RSO with 478 fellow transfer students. One of the many transfer success stories is junior psychology major Christen Huette. She transferred from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as a sophomore last year. UWW is a small school, whereas ISU has much to offer. Thus, Huette was enticed by having more opportunities on a larger scale. When the time arrived to select a new university, ISU was the obvious choice. Redbird blood f lowed through her veins. “My whole family went to ISU and I have always been familiar with the campus,” Huette said. “It was easy for me to pick this school, because I have always loved it.”
Huette immediately realized she would not regret her choice. ISU’s welcoming campus made her much more excited than nervous when transferring. Beyond the atmosphere, ISU helped by sending emails regularly with information on how to get involved and asking if she was adjusting well. Although ISU is large, students are given a small school feel as a top priority. That said, even with a comfortable campus, a major make-or-break component in college is roommates. Luckily for Huette, she found the perfect roommate in junior agriculture major Sheridyn Hays. Hays was also a transfer student, which comforted Huette, since the two could relate to each other’s experience of adjusting to a new campus. When using the university’s app, they were able to chat and get to know each other before requesting to be roommates. Huette and Hays are now close friends and want to remain roommates. The two live in an apartment together this year. Hayes is glad that the two entered each other’s lives. “Transferring to ISU and not knowing anyone was definitely nerve-wracking, but it was a lot easier than
I thought it would be,” Hays explained. “Having a roomate [Huette] who is going through the same situation helped and completely changed my first year at ISU.” Equipped with positive energy, Huette is very excited for the new semester and eager to see what junior year has in store. Huette exemplifies the perks of being a transfer student are having the ability to see the university in a different way. Transfer students compare past college experiences from a different school and know whether they made the right decision. She is sure she made the correct one. “Choosing ISU was one of the best decisions I’ve made,” Huette said, “ISU has exceeded my expectations and I don’t regret it one bit, I look forward to making more memories.” KOURTNEY CUNNINHAM is a Features reporter for the Vidette. She can be contacted at klcunn1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @kourtcunningham
Morgan Grunloh enjoys cheery start to senior year CHLOE LINDBOM Features Reporter | chloe_dae17
lot of great support from all the people in my life that keep me staying positive and my school pride gets stronger every Just 20 minutes northeast of Normal day,” Grunloh said. is the small town Lexington—full of corn A lt hough involved a ll around fields, livestock and a mere population of campus, it seemed like cheer was one 2000 people. of the bigger inf luences on who she has Out of these people a future Redbird in become today. She notes that cheerthe making was born and raised. leading has allowed her to gain both That person is senior chemistry major leadership and teamwork skills. Morgan Grunloh. Growing up in Lexing“Cheerleading has taught me patience ton and becoming a Redbird has shaped is a virtue,” Grunloh said. “Things don’t Morgan into the successful person she is happen overnight, but hard work and today. determination can help you achieve When the time came for Morgan to move your dreams.” onto the college chapter of her life, she When talking about this upcoming knew exactly where she wanted to be and year, she mentioned that this year they what she wanted to do there. have a really great cheer team that has “I remember going to ISU men’s basa variety of skills to provide. She thinks ketball games when Osiris Eldridge was that it is going to be a very special year playing and thinking, ‘Wow this is a really for all sports teams, not only because cool place to be,’” Grunloh said. it is her last year, but because all the Years later, now at Illinois State Univerteams have something going for them. sity, she cherishes the array of experiences As the sun sets on her ISU tenure, Photo submitted by Morgan Grunloh it has provided. She has even pursued a Senior chemistry major Morgan Grunloh is all smiles on and off the field as a student and cheerGrunloh offers advice to newer stuleader. She is a recipiant of the 2018-2019 Robert G. Bone Scholarship- the highest student honor minor in English. dents to replicate this success. Along with the load of academics she is “Take advantage of every opportube at. taking, she has also been cheering on the nity this university gives to you,” She Despite her busy schedule, Grunloh was named one of said. “The years f ly by and you don’t want to be stuck with Redbirds all four years she’s been here. Grunloh knows the challenges of balancing all the 2018-2019 Robert G. Bone Scholars. Selected for grades, any regret over the opportunities you didn’t take.” aspects of her life. In the process, she has figured out a involvement and leadership qualities, the scholarship is considered the highest honor a student can receive at ISU. system that has prooved a great success in the past. CHLOE LINDBOM is a Features reporter for the Vidette. She Though she enjoys immense success inside and outside The system entails having cheerleading practice three can be contacted at cdlindb@ilstu.edu Follow her on Twitter times a week for three hours. On top of that they also have of the classroom, the student-athlete schedule can be gru- at @chloe_dae17 events and appearances across campus that they have to eling. She is up for the challenge. “Even though it can get to be a bit hectic, there is a
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‘Silvey’ linings playbook
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Redbird soccer, Silvey strike for the heart of the game MATT KALINOWSKI Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski18
direct and putting the ball behind defenses. In an overall and holistic style, we want to be gritty, extremely he Redbirds are currently fit, tenacious, always wanting more.” 1-0-1 this season and head Preaching a do-or-die mentality, soccer coach, Brad Silvey, Silvey stays consistent in his expechopes to keep up the improvement. tations for the season. The changes that Silvey and his “I really want that gritty, never say team made began in the summer, die mentality,” he said. “We want our when he started to address a key players to think and be creative, to issue his team faced: leadership. express themselves on the field in a “Coming out of our last season, we way that’s comfortable and fun and sat down as a staff and as a team and enjoyable. We want to be a product we shared a lot of conversation about on the field that our fan base, [stuhow things need to improve,” Silvey dents] and parents enjoy watching. said. “One thing that stood out like a Overall, Silvey looks to improve sore thumb was our leadership, not this season. to say we didn’t have leadership in “Expectations this year are place, but it needed to grow.” growth, development and improveAs growth breeds progress, Silvey ment,” Silvey said. “Over time, the also asserted that newfound leaderresults take care of themselves ship has come with the team’s work because players bought in. We need ethic. buy in, leadership, and a unified “We’ve established a leadership effort, [then] we’ll have a remedy for group, not to say we only expect success.” leadership from them, but we work Amid ISU’s first win of the season, with them to map out the needs of the spotlight shined on junior goalour team,” Silvey said. “Our success keeper Haley Smith as she held is based on how well we’re going to Eastern Michigan scoreless Aug. 19. be able to come together as a team.” Smith saved 13 shots between the Players such as Kate Del Fava, first two Illinois State soccer games, Abby Basler and Ashley Santos all earning herself Missouri Valley strive to lead the charge for the RedLydia Cogan | Photographer Conference Defensive Player of the birds. While leadership is at one end Head coach Brad Silvey stands in the middle of the huddle as the Redbirds defeated Eastern Michigan 1-0, Aug. 19. Week, announced by the league Aug. of the spectrum, Silvey also admit20. conference this season. season rolls around. Our opponents are well ted the team could be better from a Illinois State begins their seven“I like our non-conference tested and have a lot of varieties in their style.” game road trip visiting the Oklahoma Sooners gameplay standpoint. schedule, some Big 10 teams,” When speaking of style, Silvey has some at 7 p.m. Friday and Tulsa at 1 p.m. Sunday. “In all honesty, holistically, we have to do Silvey said. “New teams expectations about what his team’s philosobetter,” he said. “We were very average last The Redbirds return home to host the like CSUN, Toledo, some phy will be this season. season and we didn’t score enough goals, Omaha Mavericks at noon, Sept. 16. programs that have been suc“What I want our style to be is a very possesdidn’t stop enough goals, we weren’t gritty cessful and done well in their sion-based team that has good technical skill enough … we didn’t know how to go out and MATT KALINOWSKI is a Sports Reporter for conference play. We’ll really of the ball,” Silvey said “has a forward thinking The Vidette. He can be contacted at mjkawin games.” Brad know where we’re sitting mentality, we want to be threatening … off the li1@ilstu.edu With a new strategy comes new people Silvey by the time our conference dribble, through passes, linking passes, being as ISU faces some new opponents out of
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“One of the benefits from coming off a pretty average season is that we have a very motivated group ... That’s the message we’ve shared, the buy in is there, and everyone is eager to play their part and do their role.” Brad Silvey, ISU soccer head coach
‘Baele’ Necessities
Cross country runner Cody Baele discusses the run of a lifetime BEN ADKINS Sports Reporter | @89634
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s senior cross country runner Cody Baele enters his final season at Illinois State, he will have nothing but pleasant memories. Nearing the finish of his journey at ISU, Baele seems to have found his stride regardless of the bittersweet conclusion. Baele transferred from Iowa Central Community College his junior year, where he was the runner-up in the 2016 NJCAA Half Marathon Championship. Baele also received NJCAA Division I National qualifier honors and holds the school record in the 3K at 8:24.50. For Baele, it is not going to be easy leaving the team he loves. The team pushes each other in a way that he has always appreciated, helping each become closer and stronger. Although fond memories fuel Baele’s fire to compete, nothing would make him happier than to win the MVC championship. Last season, Baele competed in five meets during his first cross country season as a Redbird. Emerging as a key member in his short time with the squad, he was the second Redbird runner to cross the finish line at the MVC Championships last October. Baele placed 17th at the Valley
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Championships, finishing with an 8K time of 25:37.81 and also marked a personal best 8K time of 25:30.73 at the Greater Louisville Classic. While Baele will have fond moments to look back on throughout his ISU career, there were also some difficult times. From grueling practices to meet times, adversity is a price paid with blood, sweat and tears. Baele has stated that his proudest moment came from when he first arrived at ISU. “My favorite memory so far as a Redbird was running a 14:22 5K at Illinois my first semester I came in,” Baele said. It became clear that Baele has a greater appreciation for cross country. While he enjoys track, he does not enjoy running around the track itself. He feels it is better to be out running free and in the open, doing more than just left turns.
Being a part of Illinois State cross country has done more for Baele than just competing. Finding time to balance his life as well as practice has made him a more responsible person who can prioritize more effectively. His mental toughness is better than ever and because of his training, he will never easily give up. Perhaps the best thing to come from being on cross country is his ability to work with others. Baele has been able to communicate with and encourage others in a more productive way since joining ISU’s squad. After all, his new skills will come in handy after he leaves ISU. Baele hopes to return to Iowa Central to coach, lending his guidance and experience to the next generation of student athletes. “With the passing of my former coach Denny Myers, I want to give back to that community as well and inspire the next group that comes in,” Baele said. “I would love to give back to those who helped me greatly during my time as a runner there, along with how they paved my way to Illinois State University.” Along with his coaching aspirations, Baele would also like to become a police officer. Whatever he decides to do in life, he feels that he is ready for it. His time at ISU and on the team has prepared him for anything.
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The next drive, Kolbe came out and did not appear to have the same rhythm or connection with his offense. It’s possible it could have been the second-team offense he was with, but either way, he was not on his best game. His first drive went three-andout with a sack on the first play, an awkward-looking short pass that was not in sync with the receiver, followed with another incompletion. Spack clearly went with the hot hand and for right reason.We’ll see how long the hot hand will hold up, but if the chemistry evolves and Kolbe remains on the sideline, then there is a clear-cut starter to stay. It will be intriguing to see Davis starting at a Division I school be-
cause he has not seen a lot of action since earning Mississippi Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 at Starkville High School. Davis redshirted his freshman year at Memphis and missed the 2016 season due to a knee injury. He appeared in one game last season without throwing a pass; he rushed for just one yard. Spack’s decision seems to be the right one, for now. It’s also interesting to see how long of a leash he will put on Davis. How many mistakes will he be allowed to make? A lot of questions can be asked, but none will be answered until gametime. KADE HEATHER is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be contacted at vidette_kfheat1@ ilstu.edu.
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Hot hand over old hand is right move for ISU football
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e a d i n g into the summer, the Illinois State football team thought it had a for-sure leader and starting quarterback in senior Jake Kolbe. He started in 10 of the 12 games last season, as he was replaced a couple times by Malachi Broadnax, who has now switched sides of the ball to play safety this season. That move made it even clearer that Kolbe would be the week one starter under center. Until the Redbirds added junior transfer quarterback Brady Davis to their roster in June, it only supplemented competition and motivation for Kolbe.
MY VIEW KADE HEATHER | Sports Editor At the time, it at least suggested that ISU found a new starter for the 2019 season, after Kolbe graduates. But just barely two months after Davis joined the Redbirds, his play in practice or possibly
Kolbe’s inconsistent play, nabbed Davis the starter for ISU’s opener Sept. 1 against Saint Xavier. A leader? Yes — in fact, he was voted as a team captain by his teammates. But a starter? Not anymore. Head coach Brock Spack was open minded all summer about the starting job, yet, it was unmistakable that it was Kolbe’s job to lose. At some point, Spack needed to make a decision. The competition became watchful when Spack told The Vidette that Kolbe and Davis had been switching off with the first and second team offenses often, to get a good feel
of where they’re at. The Redbirds wrapped up their summer practices with the annual Red and White scrimmage, where they switched first and second team offense and defenses throughout it. The first squad we saw was the first-team offense and instead of No. 16 under center, it was No. 4 Brady Davis on the field. Just a few moments later, Davis threw a delightful pass far downfield to Spencer Schnell for a 59-yard hookup. Just like that, a toptargeted link was imaginably formed. see HEATHER page 7
Higher comfort serves higher hopes ISU volleyball head coach Leah Johnson took the podium Tuesday, discussing 2018 expectations MATT KALINOWSKI Sports Reporter | @mattkalinowski8
The Illinois State volleyball team and head coach Leah Johnson expressed their expectations to be nothing short of excellence this season during the team’s media day Tuesday afternoon. The head coach was joined with senior Courtney Pence and sophomore Kaylee Martin at a press conference in Redbird Arena. Johnson believes that the team knows what they are working towards. “I think the team knows pretty well that our expectations are based on our daily progress,” Johnson said. “We’re very much a program that believes in the process and believes in getting better every day. It is our expectation to win; to win our match, to win our tournament, to compete for an at-large bid or an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament — that’s our goal.” The Redbirds face plenty of early road matchups and will not play a match at Redbird Arena until Sept. 28 against Evansville. Ali Rasper | Photo Editor “We know in the Missouri Valley, traditionally two to four teams get a Sophomore transfer Kaylee Martin excitedly points to teammates in Redbirds exhibtion win over DePaul. postseason bid,” Johnson said, “We scheduled in a way that allows us that opportunity.” ISU will open the season against tougher teams, and will continue to play high ranked teams throughout the season. “Opening with the University of Georgia, with Furman, followed by Coastal Carolina — both preseason pick favorites, and then Georgia being in the top five in the SEC,” Johnson said, “I feel really good about those opportunities and what we want to do and then I think it continues to stay tough and get tougher.” Entering her second season, Johnson believes that the comfort level she has with the team, and vice versa, is one of the biggest Ali Rasper | Photo Editor changes from her first year. “I think the difference I feel…how LEFT: Junior Monica Miller (15) jumps with freshman teammate Marissa Stockman (13) to strike the ball over the net. RIGHT: Senior Courtney Pence (3) high fives teammates during exhibition match against DePaul at Redbird Arena. unique preseason was this year, it felt so comfortable,” Johnson said. “There’s such a positivity because has awarded her numerous times for her defense Martin believes her role will be different here. the trust started versus being earned and as much and overall play. “I think my role has changed a lot,” Martin as we tried to give that to each other last year, “I know that there’s an expectation there, but said. “Last year I was depended on a lot and this there was just this natural inclination to be cauI’m going to set myself a goal that’s above that year, I’m being pushed a lot harder than I ever tious and I don’t feel that [this year].” expectation,” Pence said. “I know my teammates was last year and I’m getting better every day Courtney Pence will look to improve this sealook to me for that and I think that shows that because of the competition that’s in the gym.” son, as she’s going to be looked to as a leader on I need to be as consistent as possible going into Johnson wrapped things up by addressing this team. every single practice.” ISU’s fans. “In the offseason, in spring, it’s really working Kaylee Martin is a sophomore transfer from “I will say, we want to set attendance records out really hard and getting into shape,” Pence Northern Illinois University. She believes that her over a thousand here,” Johnson said. “We have said. “We really built our work capacity this team made the transition easy. exceptional athletes, we have an exceptional spring so that this summer we could build it even “It’s really indescribable honestly,” Martin said. venue and we’re playing high level volleyball. I more. My goal in every practice and every game is “They’ve helped me out so much — my teamthink it will be something worth seeing.” ‘nothing hits the floor.’” mates, my coaches, everything. They’ve made Pence is no doubt one of the most accomthe transition 100 times easier than it honestly MATT KALINOWSKI is a Sports Reporter for The plished players the program has had. The MVC should be.” Vidette. He can be contacted at mjkali1@ilstu.edu
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Career saves by ISU goalkeeper Haley Smith after shutting out Eastern Michigan, earning herself MVC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
FRIDAY SOCCER Illinois St. AT Oklahoma Loyola AT Loyola Marymount Little Rock AT Missouri St. Northern Iowa AT Wyoming Toledo AT Valparaiso Indiana St. AT SIU Edwardsville
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UPCOMING Soccer The Redbirds kick off a seven-game road trip starting at 7 p.m. Friday at Oklahoma, followed by a 1 p.m. match Sunday at Tulsa.
Volleyball ISU hits the road for three straight tournaments, starting with Furman, Coastal Carolina and Georgia at the Benson Invitational in Athens, Georgia. It then heads to Indianapolis for the Top Dawg Challenge, facing off with Eastern Illinois, Auburn and Butler Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Women’s Golf The Redbirds open the Breanne Hall era Sept. 10 and 11 at the Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club. They then head to the Cardinal Classic against Ball State Sept. 17 and 18.