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Syllabus week sets students on course for semester STAR JOHNSON News Reporter | @Star2flyy_

Most students are familiar with the term “syllabus week,” which can be a breeze or challenge to those adjusting to the school. Syllabus week is a time for students to learn about their newfound responsibilities for the semester. While students might be expecting an easy week, teachers waste no time in giving lectures and assigning homework. Director of Field Experiences Tom

Lamonica believes it is important for students to attend the first day of class because it sets the tone of the semester. “In most classes, it is orientation to the subject matter and the classroom culture,” he said. While students listen to professors talk about homework, tests and projects, they are encouraged to ask questions and have the opportunity to earn extra credit. Although the week is usually laid back, students are expected to read the syllabus prior to class.

Above: Junior early childhood education major Paige Schwarz works on schoolwork on the swings outside of Fell Hall by the new Redbird Plaza.

“Students who miss class and don’t check the syllabus regularly can fall victim of not being prepared for class and missing assignments or exams,” Lamonica said. “It’s like sports entertainment. If you don’t know the schedule and you don’t know your responsibilities, it’s hard to perform at your best when it counts.” Communication professor Jodi HallstenLyczak is a firm believer that students do not need an entire week before jumping into course content. see SYLLABUS page 5

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University Galleries to present rare art exhibit ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Reporter | @addough

Illinois State University’s University Galleries will present “American Masters” from the Kattner Family Art Collection from 5–7 p.m. Friday in Uptown Normal. The event will take place in Room 103 of University Galleries and is free to the public. The exhibition will stage eight works of art owned and chosen by the Kattner family. These pieces, usually only seen in museums, illustrate a few important art movements and styles, ranging from the late 19th century through the mid 20th century. These collections are comprised of Impressionism, Symbolism, Regionalism, and the featured group known as The Eight. Students and locals will also be able to view certain genres that are included, such as landscape, portraiture, still life, figures at the shore and the nude. “It’s a really great opportunity to present artwork that we normally can’t offer, in that the art itself ranges for multiple decades and were made by acclaimed, American artists” Director of University Galleries Barry Blinderman said. The Kattner family began attaining art in the 1990s, and in the decades since, have amassed a collection of paintings and drawings by prominent 19th and 20th century American artists. “The Kattner’s were very generous to loan these

Art lovers enjoy an exhibit at University Galleries in Uptown Normal. works to us,” Blinderman said. “These are the types of art work that you’d normally have to go to a bigger museum to see.” “I’ve known the Kattners and I’ve been aware of their collection for a long time,” Blinderman continued. “We’ve been discussing the possibility of showing these pieces for quite some time now and the occasion presented itself so we decided to

Affirmative action investigation will not threaten ISU CLAIRE WEINZIERL News Reporter | @ClaireWeinzierl

The United States Justice Department has launched an initiative to review and take universities to court that discriminate against white applicants per the Trump Administration’s challenging affirmative action admissions policies. According to Illinois State University Director of Media Relations Eric Jome, ISU will not likely be a prime target for any potential federal investigation. However, admissions policy issues at universities across the country have been in the public eye. Around a quarter of ISU’s student population come from traditionally underrepresented groups. “ISU certainly works hard to

recruit, admit and retain a diverse student population,” Jome said. According to its policy, ISU does not discriminate by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin or several other characteristics in regards to employment, admissions and participation in university programs. “Admissions counselors look at a variety of factors including, high school GPA and class rank, standardized test scores, an optional personal statement and a student’s extracurricular activities,” Jome said. “In other words, they consider the whole person when making admissions decisions.” There are many services and programs at ISU to support students on campus from all academic and social backgrounds.

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do it. It’s also the first time they’ve loaned paintings to us.” This rare exhibition was made possible by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. Programs at University Galleries are supported partially by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

There are three main scholarships available for incoming freshmen from underrepresented groups, including the Presidential, University and Redbird Academic scholarships. The Presidential Scholarship is

the most prestigious available to new freshmen. Scholars receive up to $44,000, or $11,000 per year as it is renewable up to four years.

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Finding a home in college, the Greek way Each year, hundreds of students join fraternities and sororities in search of niche TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany

lothes, makeup, hair products and secrets are just a few of the things that one sorority sister shares with another in this unique bond that Greek life provides Illinois State University, and it all starts at Rush Week. Every individual in Greek life has gone through the recruitment process as someone wanting to be a part of the life, and then on the other side, deciding who would be an ideal addition to the chapter. What one does not know is that there is a lot more to the process than it may seem. “We start preparing for the next recruitment the day after the previous one ends. There’s so much involved in the recruitment process,” Executive Vice President of the Panhellenic board Susie Zalewski said. “For Panhellenic, we have to make sure we rent rooms in the Bone Student Center, reserve buses, create budgets, interview and choose recruitment councilors, and so much more all before we even leave for the summer.” On top of that, the individual chapters normally try to get the most recent pledge class introduced to the basics of recruitment to ensure that when fall comes everyone will be ready for the days of preparation before the actual process begins. Over the summer, details are laid

out and plans are made concrete for what each chapter is doing for the upcoming Rush Week, which takes place during Labor Day weekend. A week before school starts, sorority members gather for what they call “work week.” “These days are spent perfecting everything from songs and the timing of rounds to practicing how to have a great, meaningful conversation with potential new members,” Executive Recruitment Chairwoman Courtney Wisinski said. “Every house on campus goes about practices different, but we all have the common goal of making both our members and potential new members feel as comfortable as they can by the time recruitment begins.” As school starts, most of the days leading up to Rush Week are filled with marketing strategies, meetings and managing the preparation of the different set-ups before recruitment, such as the tables and goodies within the Bone Student Center, the meeting place every day of rush. For this year’s rush process, welcome rounds will begin the first four days of recruitment. During welcome rounds, potential members get to visit each house on campus to get an idea of where they could possibly be living. This also allows them to see some of the faces and personalities of the members within the houses. The following round is called Philanthropy, or “invitational” round.

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Members of Zeta Tau Alpha competed in Chi Omega’s annual Make a Wish fundraiser March Madness last semester. During this round, the girls get to hear a little of each sorority’s history and which philanthropy they are connected to, as well as being able to connect more with some of the members. Sisterhood round is the following day, where the same invitational process is used and new members get to dig deeper into what it means to be in Greek life, as well as what being in that individual chapter means. Preference round is the last meeting day before the new

members decide which sorority they want to be a part of for their college careers, if any. “Preference round is very different from each chapter. Each has their own ceremony event that shows the best aspects of their individual chapter,” Wisinski said. “This day, to me, really lets the individuals rushing decide which sorority they can connect with the most.” The last official day of Rush is Bid Day, where the new girls receive and accept their invitation to join a

sorority. “I know it sounds cheesy, but joining a sorority has helped me meet some of the most amazing people in the world.” Wisinski said. “I was nervous to join a sorority, but I am so glad that I did. I love being apart of something bigger than myself.” Rush week starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 and ends Sep. 5. Students interested in joining can sign up online through the Dean of Students website.

“I was nervous to join a sorority, but I am so glad that I did. I love being a part of something bigger than myself.” Courtney Wisinski, Executive Recruitment Chairwoman

Garlic Press Café closing, store to remain open SARAH ATEN News Reporter | @Sarahmaten

The Garlic Press Café in Uptown Normal, which has been popular among community members, will be closing later this fall. The Garlic Press store itself will remain unchanged and as active as before. The Garlic Press brand has a long history in Normal. “Well, the Garlic Press as a whole, we’re a family owned, locally owned and run business for, we’re in our 42nd year of business,” co-owner Sarah Bushnell McManus said. Cooking classes have been part of the store for over 30 years and a variety of categories have been included. Food is a crucial part of the Garlic Press brand. The store offers gifts, jewelry and kitchen related items. “We always joke that we’re kinda like a little mini department store,” McManus said. Approximately 12 years ago, the Garlic Press expanded into the building next door. Feeling that the cooking classes tied in with the kitchen theme, the Garlic Press Café arose and became what it is today.

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ABOVE: Sophomore Abbey Wolski (left) her sister Emily Wolski, a first year grad student, eat at The Garlic Press. RIGHT: The Garlic Press logo. “So it seemed like a natural progression to open a café,” McManus said. There were a myriad of reasons that lead to the difficult decision to close the café.“Running a restaurant is not an easy task, I don’t think anybody who is in the restaurant business will tell you that,” Pam Locsin, co-owner said. McManus said maintenance of a

Night owls rejoice Uptown Normal offers options for those up late at state TIFFANY MORRISON News Reporter | @MorrisonTiffany

For college students, it can be difficult to stay up until the sun rises and complete a project. Luckily, a source of energy is just a few steps away, as Uptown Normal provides students with a variety of options for some latenight bites.

restaurant can be very time consuming and a source of stress. She is focusing increasingly on the administrative aspects of the store, which can take attention away from the café. “Basically, there are three partners in the Garlic Press and Dottie, the original, is kinda stepping back, so Sarah and I are looking at the business as a whole,” Locsin

D.P. Dough, known for its calzones, is one of the more popular late-night restaurants in Uptown. This is because it is one of the later restaurants, open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is also one of the restaurants that offer delivery services as well, so most students do not even need to stop studying or doing a project in order to get a quick meal. The restaurant itself carries a variety of items, like salads, unique desserts and meal deals. There are over 30 different ’zones available, some with their own names like Ratchet Redbird and Pineapple Express. However, because they are made to order, it is a bit of a wait. Close to closing, they only serve a few of the classic ’zones to decrease the amount of wait time per order, as some of their busiest hours are from 12 a.m. to close. “D.P. Dough is my go-to when I’m out late or I need some food while I’m studying,” junior Alex Lopez said. If a well-deserved break is needed, Merry-Ann’s Diner

explained. The site where the Garlic Press Café is will be transformed into something else but McManus is not announcing what it will be just yet. “We debated about what to do with the space next door and we decided to hang on to it ourselves but reinvent it and do something different,” McManus said. The expected closing date for the Garlic Press Café is Sept. 30. “We purposely told our staff at the very beginning of August that they would have two full months. It’s very, very important to us to give our employees time to find new work,” McManus said. Details for the recent venture are still being completed and McManus is optimistic about the new step. “So, we’re kind of looking toward the future of the Garlic Press,” McManus said. Locsin stresses that the Garlic Press is simply changing, not disappearing. “It’s going to be easier for us to carry the Garlic Press on to the next fifteen, twenty years,” Locsin said.

could be a more suitable option. This is a sit-down diner, open all day every day. It is also one of the only restaurants that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner no matter what time of day. Merry-Ann’s Diner opened in the summer of 2011, where it quickly became a community favorite. Even though the restaurant is small, there is normally no wait and customers can sit within the long ’80s style booths. Between midnight and 5 a.m., there is a special menu called the Hangover Special. This menu contains the hangover burger, hangover shoot, and the hangover stack, which is a pile of hash browns, eggs, cheese and meat topped off with gravy. “Definitely some of the best late night food you’re going to get if you are in the mood to sit down and eat,” Lopez said. “I’ve tried a few of the items from the Hangover Special and let me tell you, it definitely hits the spot.”

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Reactions to Trump’s transgender military ban

n the morning of July 26, President Donald Trump issued the following three tweets (which have been condensed here into one statement): “After consultation with my generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender [people] in the military would entail. Thank you.” The initial days after this executive order were a maelstrom of responses. Various transgender veterans and other prominent transgender figures spoke out on the topic. Monica Helms, a Navy veteran, said to BuzzfeedNews: “What Trump did was strictly to serve his bigot followers and nothing else. Trans people have proven to serve well and without any issues, both in our country and several throughout the world.” U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Logan Ireland told

Air Force Times, “[F]or the president to deny an able-bodied, fully qualified person the inherent right to raise their right hand and serve their country, potentially giving their own life for our freedoms, is doing this country an injustice.” It is not just the LGBTQ+ community speaking out against this life-altering decision. Former Vice President Joe Biden tweeted, “Every patriotic American who is qualified to serve in our military should be able to serve. Full stop.” Our own Sen. Tammy Duckworth

(D-Illinois), who is a former combat veteran, said, “If you are willing to risk your life for our country and you can do the job, you should be able to serve — no matter your gender identity, sexual orientation or race. Anything else is discriminatory and counterproductive to our national security.” On Aug. 9, The New York Times reported that five unnamed transgender military service members had filed a lawsuit against President Trump and top Pentagon officials. The case is being organized by the National Center for Lesbian Rights and GLBTQ Legal

Advocates & Defenders. Shannon Minter, the Legal Director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said, “It is critical to act now because the harms are happening now. These service members deserve to know where they stand.” The original ban on transgender service members was repealed in 2016, but the reinstatement of this ban puts those thousands of people out of work, and will keep even more closeted transgender service members in the closet. A person’s gender should not affect their ability to serve their country, something that is their given right. Banning these individuals will not keep them out of the military, it will keep them in the closet. When “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed in 2011, the Internet was flooded with videos of LGB service members coming out to their friends and family. Transgender service members only just got their right to be unapologetically themselves, and this ban will put them back to pretending to be someone else.

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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by KAYLA JANE JEFFERS, 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.

What I wish to accomplish my senior year MY VIEW KEVIN SCHWALLER | Columnist

s an official senior in college, I wanted to kick off the school year with a list of things I plan on keeping in mind to make it a successful year and go out with a bang.

As a columnist As a columnist, I am given the opportunity to express my opinions on virtually any topic I feel passionate about. Whether that be the mess that is the government, a movie or television show with good (or bad) messages, the declining state of the environment or literally anything else, I want to remind readers these are my opinions and do not necessarily reflect other Vidette columnists or

staff members. We should not be limited to talking about ISU-related things just because we are a college newspaper. But come an inevitable political controversy, it’s important to note there are students and faculty on this campus that are personally impacted by the things that happen in the government, on both state and national levels. Race, gender, sexual orientation, class and equality are not just topics of political debate or social media posts. Whether you agree with my columns and editorials is up to you, and I encourage everyone that reads The Vidette to form their own stances on issues.

As a news editor On the contrary, as a news editor, I promise to continue to keep my opinion out of news. I will edit any possible adjectives out of a reporter’s story and keep my own writing objective. I understand the importance of separating the two positions. My co-news editor, the other editors of this wonderful paper and I understand the dangers of “fake news,” and

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I promise to remain impartial, especially in the news department. As a reporter and senior news reporter in previous semesters, I covered several political topics I didn’t necessarily enjoy writing about, but always remained unbiased. I never chose sides—not as a reporter, anyway. My co-editor and I will keep our reporters’ and our own work neutral. We hope to continue having solid relationships with the university, town of Normal, city of Bloomington and the overall state.

As a senior As a senior, I realize that a year from now, I should have or be close to finding a job in the real world. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) said it best: “Reclaiming. My. Time.” My fellow seniors, we are at the end of the road of our learning careers (unless you plan on going to grad school—keep up the good work!). If 2016 was about realizing things, 2017-2018 should be about not wasting our time on things that won’t matter in a few months. Peo-

ple are going to come and go, whether we like it or not. We’re going to get bad grades on things every once in a while. We’re going to get in fights with our peers and roommates. But, we shouldn’t let these experiences interfere with our overall final year of college. I’ve been given the privilege to work at an amazing news organization. I’ve proven myself over time to deserve to be where I am today and cannot wait to have a great year. I encourage all of you to figure out what works for you and what has contributed to your success if you haven’t already. To end my last first column of the school year, I offer words of wisdom from Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter: “Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.” Kevin Schwaller is a senior journalism major and news editor and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments concerning his column can be sent to vidette_kschwal@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @kevschwa.

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Connect Transit encounters budget cuts, new routes MASON MCCOY News Reporter | @Real_McCoy18

New routes for Connect Transit’s Orange, Silver, and Purple lines will be taking effect starting Sept. 17, with the changes to the Green line having been implemented Aug. 1. The routes’ changes will be accompanied by a new timetable for the Orange, Silver and Purple. The Orange Line will remain mostly unchanged, maintaining its stop downtown and its stop outside of the State Farm Corporate South building. But, the line no longer heading south down Center Street, looping back on itself. This will be a major change for this line. The new time table for the Orange Line will pick southbound passengers up starting at 5:50 a.m., and will maintain intervals of half hours until 8:50 a.m., where it will pick up at one hour intervals until 3:50 p.m. After which it will return to half hour intervals until 6:50 p.m., where it will make a final trip at 7:50 p.m. The northbound route will pick up passengers every 30 minutes beginning at 6: 10 a.m., and culminate with a final trip at 8:10 p.m. “The largest change comes from the Purple Line, which will now be divided between a line of the same name, as well as the new Silver Line,” Connect Transit Marketing Manager Jeff Holtke said. “The

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Connect Transit driving on Beaufort Street toward Uptown Station. Purple Line will now connect riders to Target and the downtown hub, and the new Silver Line will pick up riders at the downtown area and take them as far as Walmart on the west side.” “To be more on time, that’s our bread and butter,” Holtke added. The new Purple Line will begin picking up eastbound passengers at 5:30 a.m., at

half hour intervals until 10:30 a.m., where it will transition into an hour interval, with trips made at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. during heavy traffic hours. Westbound passengers will be picked up starting at 6:20 a.m., maintaining half-hour intervals until 9:50 a.m., where the line will begin picking up passengers at hour intervals until 7:50 p.m. Stops will be made for passengers at 3:20,

Students can make dents with ICC Innovative Consulting Committee will work with health care, sustainability throughout the year to guide students into fields of work ALEX CAMPBELL News Reporter | @alex_campbell98

Illinois State University’s registered student organizaiton Innovation Consulting Committe (ICC) has a variety of plans in the works for the school year including projects in health care, product development, sustainability and innovation within education and community. ICC is dedicated to honing marketable and employable qualities that will better guide its members to their intended career paths. It is a professional development RSO that allows students from different backgrounds and majors to come together

and collaborate on projects. The clients for projects come from a wide variety of organizations. ICC Coordinator Peter Kaufman said the RSO is a team effort, both on the staff and within the projects. “Employers increasingly seek to hire students who possess skills developed through collaboration, working with cross-disciplinary teams and solving real world problems for the industry,” Kaufman said. “The reality is that these experiences at any university typically transcend the format of a course-based project.” “Last year, we worked with a Major League Baseball team on how to engage millennials, an employee engagement plan for an industrial

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“I believe that the paradigm that students are entering the class with is that today is syllabus day and then we are done,” Hallsten-Lyczak said in a previous interview with The Vidette. “Even if I told them we had homework, I think that half of them would be like, ‘Oh yeah, I didn’t get the book.’” Many students attend their classes unprepared with the assumption that lecture and class work will be pushed off

Mason McCoy is a news reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at mmccoy@ ilstu.edu Follow him on Twitter at @Real_ McCoy18.

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company, a cutting edge robotics project, an electric mobility company seeking market entry advice [and more],” Kaufman added. With every new school year comes the opportunity to recruit the next batch of minds for ICC. “We are definitely looking for new students to participate on the fourteen projects available,” Kaufman said. “Before the start of school, we already had 12 students selected but would like many more.” Teams will complete their projects under the mentorship of an ISU faculty, staff or practitioner adviser and receive a certificate of completion after all work is successfully completed in the spring.

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until the next week. When it comes to students, most dislike the professors that dive right into lectures, even though upperclassmen might find their syllabi more vigorous than freshmen. Lamonica encourages students to push themselves, especially at the beginning of every semester. “I believe the research cities ‘critical thinking skills’ as one of the most desirable traits professional recruiters look for in young candidates. For me, passion, caring for others and critical thinking are the qualities that elevate good students to great students,” Lamonica said.

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4:20 and 5:20 p.m. during heavy traffic hours. The Green Line remains largely the same, with the new route deciding on a more one-way approach, as opposed to the previous route that circled back on itself. Pick-up times for the Green Line will remain the same. The changes in the route serve to ultimately reduce the distance travelled, with the hopes of saving travel time for both Connect Transit and its passengers. These changes come after the company’s Board of Trustees voted to change the routes last month. Holtke said “[The company] needed to shave off or save 8,000 hours.” He went on to say that these cuts to the routes were “a preventative measure . . . looking towards 2021.” Holtke does not believe any further budget cuts will be made imminently. For more information, visit Connect Transit’s website. In hopes of fostering public awareness, Connect Transit will be hosting informational meetings with the public to be held at Normal Public Library Tuesday, Uptown Station on Sept. 5, and at the Connect Transit hub building Sept. 17.

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Not an act

Junior theatre major greets new adventures with smile greater than any spotlight STUART STALTER Senior Features Reporter | @VidetteStuS

For incoming junior theatre major Kailey Norton, Shakespeare's quote, "All the world’s a stage," means more than an overused phrase regurgitated by English teachers. Living by the metaphor, the aspiring actress/director from Joliet Junior College (JJC) seems destined for Redbird stardom. Norton's passion for performing is not an act. "I have come to love the performing arts because it allows you to express emotions held deep inside of you," Norton said. "Performances help people understand that some arts are more personal to the point that one can actually feel what the actor is going through. Performance arts are my safe place from reality if reality ever gets too harsh." Though the arts provide refuge from reality, Norton greets the future with a smile brighter than any spotlight. ISU won Norton's heart at first glance. "I first came to ISU for Theatre Fest when I was in high school and enjoyed such a fun experience," Norton said. "Since returning to visit a friend during Family Week, I have always gotten home vibes, absorbed the beautiful atmosphere and felt like I could do great things here." The only other college Norton considered after graduating from JJC this May was Western Illinois University. However, Western failed to extinguish the Redbird fire raging within her. Following her heart, Norton turned the love affair with ISU into a Kailey marriage. Norton Like any marriage, hard work is required to reap the benefits. That said, Norton is no stranger to the tireless work ethic ISU instills. While at JJC, Norton balanced being a first-generation college student with becoming vice president of the JC Players Club. This club produces theatrical works, hosts social events and attends conferences and off-campus productions. As vice president, Norton ushered, volunteered for bake sales and ran a 5k event. Simultaneously, Norton planned parties and banquets, ran club meetings and acted in many productions. Her hard work and dedication would pay off; Norton’s efforts earned her the 2016-2017 JC Player of the Year Award. JJC experiences adequately prepared Norton for university life. "I had great theatre professors to guide me in the right

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Norton performed in many plays during her time at Joliet Junior College. Of her many roles, she played tribe member Daydream in “Hair” this past March, accompanied by Trent Zelko. direction,” Norton said. “I always learned something new and felt comfortable." JJC was more than college: it was home. At her new home, Norton hopes to be heavily involved with her major. Specifically, Norton wants to perform in plays. She also hopes to join an ISU acting program committee. Ultimately, Norton's dream job is a co-starring role with Robert Downey Jr. However, no actor flourishes without a solid supporting cast. Norton recognizes her biggest supporter as her former English teacher Mary Yard at Reed Custer High School. "We've become super close, as [Yard] practically goes to all my shows and always tells me how proud she is," Norton said. "She tells me that when I'm famous, I better bring her on the red carpet." Norton's other biggest fan is her longest. Norton's father, Michael Norton, supported her since she landed an eternal lead

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There is something for everyone at Illinois State. With over 300 registered student organizations, ranging from sports clubs to board game clubs, students are bound to find one that fits their interests. Although students may think that they do not have time to be in a club, meetings are typically once a week or twice a month; every club has different commitment time. Student Activities and Involvement graduate assistant Jessica Marsh said, “There is a RSO for everyone, some are high commitment and some are low. They are good for networking and will look good on your resume for the future.” However, some may feel uncomfortable going to a new member meeting for the club they are considering joining. “On the Dean of Students Office website we have current presidents’ information listed for each RSO and that’s a nice way to ease in and just talk to the president to figure out if you want to join or not,” Marsh said. Also listed on the website is every club and its description. Students can find clubs listed in specific categories to help navigate those they may be interested in. Another great way to join clubs and find out more information about them is during Festival ISU. Students can walk along the many campaigned clubs on the Quad and speak to active members to learn more. Joining clubs serves as a gateway to make new friends and relationships. Students come to realize some clubs are like a second family that they can turn

role in his life on Feb. 8, 1996. "Kailey was born to pursue the arts," Michael Norton said. "She always put on a show of some kind for anyone to watch when she was little. She is very outgoing and talented." Despite Norton's talent, Michael Norton maintained honesty with his assessments of Norton's pursuits. After seeing her blossom into prosperity, Michael Norton is a proud dad. "I always told Kailey the truth about her passion for the arts, whether she wanted to hear it or not," Michael Norton said. "I told her if it was easy, everyone would do it. I believe she will be very successful in whatever she pursues." Equipped with support, Norton knows that wherever the ISU journey goes, she will enjoy the ride. "I'm glad that I have gotten a dream come true by going to a university in my program of study," Norton said. "My story means that you should never give up on dreams."

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The photography club strikes a pose. Joining a RSO allows people from all walks of life to bond over a common interest. to for advice or help outside of meetings. This was the case for senior public relations major Emma Shores. “I met my best friends and my roommates from joining an RSO,” Shores said. Not only do members create new relationships, but they will also have the opportunity to gain experience in hundreds of different fields. Many clubs correlate to specific majors and in return help students gain different experience than they would in any class. Junior mass media major Brandon Moran said, “Joining an RSO is great for expanding your networks, enhancing your leadership skills and you gain professional contacts for the future.” Having RSOs listed on students’ resumes will help in the future when looking for a full-time job. Being involved in even just one club can help a student move their resume in front of another’s when applying for jobs. Participating in clubs also helps build

communication skills and expands one’s language through diversity and professional resources. Students can diversify themselves by meeting other students from different cultures and backgrounds. On top of all the already stated benefits, being involved on campus also keeps students busy and makes them feel they are a part of something. It is always more fun for a student to list what clubs and activities they are involved in during those awkward first day of class ice breakers. In addition, it makes students feel good about themselves to know they are involved in a club that makes a difference, whether that’s in the community, in their field or in their health. For more in formation regarding RSOs, please visit http://deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu/involvement/ organizations.

There is no better way to kick off the school year than attending the annual Sweet Corn Blues Festival. With over 50,000 ears of corn and some of the best blues music, this event is both welcoming and tasty. The 2017 Sweet Corn Blues Festival is a two day event and will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or until the corn runs out) Sunday in Uptown Normal. Beginning 40 years ago, this festival started as tribute to farmers, where corn was given for free in Bloomington. Decades later, the Sweet Corn Blues Festival lives on and is a way to enjoy a summer day. Jazz music, flea market vendors, arts, crafts and sidewalk sales will be filling the streets of Uptown Normal. Attendees can browse the streets for a new accessory while enjoying the sweet whiffs of perfectly cooked corn. “I attended last year with a few college friends and it was the perfect summer night with great company, music and corn, of course,” senior human resources major Lauren Ryan said. Find a spot under a shady tree and enjoy local blues music and performances. Gamma Phi Circus, Berchtold and Stear, Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons and the Joe Zaklan Band will be hitting the stage on Saturday. Stealing the spotlight for Sunday’s performances are Shuga Beatz, Hot Sauce Universe and Chicken Shack. This event is free to attend and welcomes all ages. Free parking is available at 101 W. Mulberry St.

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The maturity Gibbs has shown has also been noticeable to Spack. “(He) matured a lot. He was a young guy when he came here. That’s why I wish we could’ve redshirted him,” Spack said. “His work ethic’s improved and he’s competitive. So, from that standpoint, he’s gotten a lot better.” With one season left, Gibbs has high hopes for this Redbird squad after falling short of a national title in 2014. “Just win games, win a championship. That’s been the goal ever since I’ve been here. We were really close back in 2014, but we need to just take that extra step and hopefully this time we can win the national championship as well as the conference championship,” Gibbs said. Even though there is still a football season to be played and months until graduation, this senior has high hopes upon graduating from Illinois State. “I hope to enter the [NFL] draft and hopefully I’ll get picked up or drafted to a team,” Gibbs said. “If that doesn’t work out, then I’ll just find a job.”

The defending Missouri Valley Conference champion Redbirds fell to No. 23 Northwestern (2-0-0) 3-0 Sunday at Adelaide Street Field.

Soccer prepares for Saint Louis, Illini after 3-0 loss Sunday NICK LANDI | Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033

nable to win its first two matches of the season, Illinois State Soccer (0-1-1) is trying to reverse its fortunes this weekend. In order to get back on track, the defending Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) champions will have to conquer both Saint Louis (2-0-0) on Friday and Illinois (1-1-0) on Sunday. Both opponents have players who could be difficult for ISU to handle on the field. Here is a closer look at each team the Redbirds will face this weekend.

Friday at Saint Louis at 5 p.m. After coming off a 14-4-2 campaign last season, which would

culminate with losing in the Atlantic-10 quarterfinals, the Billikens are looking to break through to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006. So far, SLU is having a good start to its journey. 3-0 wins at home against both Vanderbilt and Miami (Ohio) has the Billikens starting 2-0 for the third straight season. It is also the first time since 2003 that SLU has shutout victories in each of its first two matches. Three of the six goals SLU has this season have come from freshman Olivia Petit. Her contributions would help her win A-10 Rookie of the Week. Meanwhile, sophomore Evie

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Lavelle got A-10 Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Lavelle has two goals, an assist and six shots so far this season. The Redbirds will have to focus on her, as she currently seems to be the player the Billikens rely on to kick-start the offense.

Sunday vs. Illinois at 6 p.m. ISU will be looking to take back some in-state bragging rights on Sunday after falling to the Fighting Illini, 1-0, last season in Champaign-Urbana. The Illini were unable to keep the momentum going from last year’s win against the Redbirds, stumbling to a 6-11-2 record. This year, Illinois is looking to bounce back with a mix of young players with high potential and veterans looking to use their experience to guide the team into the postseason. Freshman Hope Breslin was a two-time New York state Gatorade Player of the Year back in high

school and already has two starts for the Illini this season. She is searching for her moment to break out and become one of the Illini’s next big contributors. Meanwhile, senior Kara Marbury is trying to make it through this season without any setbacks to her health. Despite missing much of 2016 due to an injury, Marbury still got three goals in nine matches. That would tie junior Patricia George for the team lead despite the fact that George was in 10 more games than Marbury last season. Speaking of George, the Chicago native is already having a good start to this season. In the Illini’s last match, George had the game-winning goal in the 88th minute to beat DePaul, 2-1. George will attempt to continue developing herself into one of the Illini’s top scorers this weekend in Normal.

Volleyball to set season off at Baylor The newly led Redbird volleyball team is set to open their 2017 season this weekend. The team is traveling to Waco, Texas for the Hampton Inn & Suites Waco North Baylor Invitational. The invitational features three other teams: host Baylor, No. 15 Florida State and UC Santa Barbara. The Redbirds first opponent is the Gauchos from UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos finished last season’s campaign with a 17-12 overall record and an 8-8 record in the Big West Conference. The next opponent features nationally ranked No. 15 Florida State. A season ago, the Seminoles finished with a 26-6 overall record and a record of 17-3 in Atlantic Coastal Conference (ACC) play. The Seminoles present a tall task for the Redbirds, as Florida State returns seven players from last year’s squad who advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. The Seminoles have been picked to finish second in the ACC for the second straight season. The final opponent for the ’Birds this weekend is the host, Baylor. The Bears finished last season with a record of 22-12 and a Big 12 record of 9-7. Baylor would advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament a season ago, but fell to UCLA in round two. Last season, the Redbirds began their season at the Loyola Marymount invitational, where they faced No. 21 Loyola Marymount, No. 12 UCLA and Niagara, finishing the invitational with a 1-2 record. MIKE MARRA | SPORTS EDITOR

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Christian Gibbs ranked third on the Redbirds in receptions (49), second in receiving yards (547) and second in receving touchdowns (5) in 2016. Monica Mendoza | Photo Editor

Gibbs grasps leadership role Wide receiver uses 3 years at ISU to mature as player, student MIKE MARRA Sports Editor | @MikeMarraILSTU

A two-way player in high school for Waubonsie Valley, Illinois State receiver Christian Gibbs has molded himself into a leader and crucial part of the Redbird football family. The Aurora native committed to ISU after seeing an opportunity in a positive situation. “It was just one of those things where Coach Spack and the rest of the coaching staff – they gave me an opportunity. I was pretty close to home, the academics here were good, the team was rising at the time, so I just thought it was the perfect fit for me and my future,” Gibbs said. Gibbs was not the only one who felt coming to Illinois State seemed like the perfect fit. Redbird Head Coach Brock Spack thought so as well.

“He had very good ball skills, he’s a really good athlete, he has great body control, good kid, good student,” Spack said. “He’s an Illinois kid, western suburb guy from Waubonsie. All that added to a no-brainer for us and he’s been very good.” The 6-foot-1 receiver started his Redbird career in 2014, mostly on special teams and as a reserve wide receiver, which was not what Spack originally wanted to do with Gibbs in the receiver’s first season. “I wish we could’ve redshirted him his freshman year, but we needed him for depth purposes and to help us and he did, he did a good job,” Spack said. “I wish he had another year.” In that first year, Gibbs played in all 14 games, recording 14 tackles with seven of them being solo. The 190-pound Gibbs recorded his first career reception against Big Ten opponent Iowa in Illinois State’s first game of the 2015 season.

Gibbs went on to play in 10 games in the 2015 season, including nine starts as wide receiver. He went on to rank second on the team with 19 receptions while accumulating 384 yards. Gibbs’ biggest game of the year was at Hancock Stadium in the FCS Quarterfinal against Richmond, where he posted a career-high of eight catches for 96 yards. Following up his sophomore campaign, Gibbs played in all 12 games, starting in nine of them. He ranked second on the team with 547 receiving yards and third on the team with 49 receptions. Throughout his time as a Redbird, Gibbs has noticeably matured. “My time here has really helped me grow as a man, not only with work ethic and a player, but also just people skills, other things in the classroom I’ve grown at since I’ve been here,” Gibbs said. see GIBBS page 7

“My time here has really helped me grow as a man, not only with work, ethic and a player, but also just people skills, other things in the classroom I’ve grown at since I’ve been here.” Christian Gibbs, Illinois State wide receiver

ISU baseball lands 3 recruits Newcomers Paul Turelli, Dalton Harvey, Justin Ward all eligible for 2018 NATE HEAD Sports Editor | @NateHead51

The Illinois State baseball team announced Monday that three newcomers are set to join the roster for the 2018 season. Freshman Paul Turelli and junior college transfers Dalton Harvey and Justin Ward join the nine other recruits that inked their commitment on National Signing Day in November. “Recruiting is a never-ending process, and we are always looking to improve our talent level,” Head Coach Bo Durkac said. “Coaches Mike Stalowy and Michael Kellar did a great job bringing in our fall signees, and we are equally excited to add these three players to our fall roster.” Turelli is a right-handed pitcher from Lake Forest, Illinois. The 6-foot-4 former catcher recently converted to a full-time pitcher. According to Prep Baseball Report, Turelli boasts five pitches, including a fastball that tops out at 89 mph. “Paul just recently converted to a full-time pitcher. Coach Kellar went to see him this spring

most recently completed two seasons at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas. The 6-foot-2 relief pitcher secured a team-high 11 saves and finished the 2017 season with a 3.51 Earned Run Average (ERA). Durkac expects Harvey to help bolster a Redbird bullpen that struggled with consistency last season. “Dalton had two very good years at Dodge City CC,” Durkac said. “His strikeout-to-walk numbers were outstanding, and we expect him to make an immediate impact in our bullpen.” Ward will make the trip to Normal from Overland Park, Kansas, where he pitched for Johnson County Community College. Ward’s 2017 statistics (16.2 innings, 6.48 ERA) are underwhelming, but Durkac has been Vidette Archives encouraged from the feedback he has received Joe Aeilts (left) and Derek Parola (right) in 2017. on the right-hander. “Justin received excellent reviews from the and was very impressed with Paul,” Durkac said. Johnson County CC staff in terms of his athleti“Because he hasn’t pitched much in his baseball cism,” Durkac said. “Justin has been a pitcher career, we feel that Paul has a ton of upside. He is for only a few years, but we think that he could an excellent addition to our pitching staff.” be a key component of our pitching staff as he Harvey is an Ontario, Canada native who continues to refine his mechanics.”

learned something a couple of weeks ago while attending a presentation of the musical, “Annie,” at a community theatre in my hometown of Freeport. No, wise guy, it wasn’t that the sun will come out tomorrow, or that one isn’t fully dressed without a smile. Although, after these first couple days of the semester, I could certainly use a refresher on those lessons. But, I digress. More importantly, I learned the importance of acknowledging and respecting those that excel in a skill or talent outside of the mainstream sports or activities. I am 21 years old. That was my first time in a theatre. So, needless to say, I am no thespian, but those that are deserve the utmost credit. It didn’t take an expert to notice the work ethic required to deliver a full-length musical with multiple numbers, dialogues and scenes. But, it isn’t just the theatre that deserves more recognition. It is golfers, too. Tennis players. Gymnasts. Volleyball players. The list goes on and on. Hell, it may even include those that run around the Quad with a broom between their legs and call it Quidditch. Believe it or not, there are more sports to consume than the “Power-3” of football, basketball and baseball. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love those sports just as much as the next guy. Actually, probably more than the next guy. I’d be lost without Redzone on NFL Sundays or if MLB Network spontaneously vanished from my list of channels. I just wish to promote a better sense of open-mindedness. And, what better place to do so than college? I remember my first assignment for The Vidette in January. I was to attend an ISU gymnastics competition and subsequently provide tweets, interviews and a story. Sure, I was apprehensive at first. I can’t say I had ever been close to a gymnastics event, or that I knew literally anything about the sport. But, as it turned out, it was an intriguing experience. I enjoyed immersing myself into something new and perhaps outside of my comfort zone. Sports television giant ESPN has made sizable strides to try and introduce underappreciated sports to their millions of everyday viewers. On Aug. 8, a sister channel to ESPN, ESPNU, transformed to “ESPN 8 The Ocho” for the day. The channel was nearly unrecognizable, as I watched disc golf, arm wrestling and competitive video gaming for several glorious hours. You don’t need to branch out that far, though. I’m just asking for more consideration in attending an Illinois State athletic event outside of the mainstream sports. So, go ahead and put on your red and white and support your fellow Redbirds in a sport they put an unimaginable amount of work into. You might even enjoy yourself.