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Stress in college is inevitable, but ISU offers several ways to manage it properly: Mindfulness Class Mindfulness Class is an opportunity offered free to ISU students to help deal with stress. According to the Health Promotion and Wellness website, it is a four week course that teaches various strategies to help students better deal with dayto-day stress. It offers meditation techniques, as well as methods to reduce anxiety. Everything it teaches allows each student to improve focus and sleep habits to contribute to a healthier and happier lifestyle. A new class will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays in October in McCormick Hall. Online registration is required.
PAWSitively Stress Free After studying or doing homework for multiple hours, a study break is necessary. During that study break, take a trip to Milner Library to hang out with certified therapy dogs to relieve some stress. PAWSitively Stress Free is available once a month for a couple hours on the third floor of Milner. The Health Promotion and Wellness website displays the exact times and dates that you can go and enjoy this fun stress reliever.
Yoga Yoga is a relaxing way to brush all the frustrations that come with being a college student. ISU offers yoga classes through the Lifestyle Enhancement Program to help students cope with the various pressures of college. This program offers yoga sessions at all different time slots throughout the week to accomodate schedules. Class times include from noon to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays. Free classes are also offered at the Student Fitness Center throughout the week.
Slacklining This term refers to webbing tensioned between two poles or trees, used for balancing. People often use this as a form of yoga, but it is typically considered a meditation technique. Slacklines can be custom made for each user, and several different types are offered. Although there is no club offering slacklining on campus yet, students are often seen using this device on the Quad to relieve their own tension. Compiled by LACEY MESCH and HOLLY PETROVICH
Brett Cozzi, junior public relations major, spends much of his free time balancing on a slackline as a form of meditation. (Photo by VINCE PINTO / Photo Editor)
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CAST hires interim dean EMA SASIC Senior Staff
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The College of Applied Science and Technology welcomed Jan Murphy as interim dean following Dean Jeff Wood’s retirement. MurJan phy took over her Murphy two-year appointment two weeks ago. Murphy is overjoyed to be back at CAST, where she began her career at Illinois State University 30 years ago.
“I’m honored by the University to serve as the interim dean,� Murphy said. “This is an outstanding college and an exciting time to be back in CAST.� Murphy earned her Ph.D. in nutrition research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and became an assistant professor of food and nutrition at ISU in 1986. According to a Media Relations article, Murphy’s roles in CAST include former assistant dean, associate dean and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Additionally, she served see DEAN page 4
Be sure to check out Student Health Services if you are feeling ill to avoid getting the mumps.
Seven mumps cases in McLean AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter
Seven cases of the mumps virus have been confirmed in McLean County, along with a rising number of potential cases being investigated. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District reported 98 confirmed cases on the University of Illinois campus while at the time there had only been one confirmed case of mumps in McLean County. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mumps is “a contagious disease caused by a virus.� The mumps usually start with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite and swollen salivary glands. Mumps is spread by droplets, so any saliva or mucus coming out of a person is contagious and could spread the virus. To avoid the mumps virus on campus, precautions should be
taken by students, faculty and staff. “The first thing they should do is make sure they received two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine,� McLean County Health Public Health Communication Specialist Lisa Slater said. “If they haven’t gotten two doses of the vaccine, they need to go to their health care provider and inquire another vaccination shot.� Symptoms of the mumps virus begin like any other cold, Slater said. Symptoms tend to include headache, fever, fatigue or sore muscles. Exposure to others should be limited until seeing a doctor because the virus is contagious three days before any visible symptoms exist. There is no treatment for mumps; one can only treat symptoms with rest, fluids and pain medication. “Do not share drinks with anyone. No eating utensils or cigarettes. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water,� Slater said.
“But again, since its spread by droplets, someone who has mumps and doesn’t know it yet and sneezed on a chair or desk–if you’re touching that, and then you touch your nose or mouth, you can definitely transfer the virus that way.� “If you do have friends who have symptoms, avoid close contact,� McLean County Health Department Nurse Cathy Coverston Anderson said. “While people are contagious with mumps, you’re supposed to avoid being around them [within] three feet for three minutes, that is considered close contact.� Coverston Anderson said it is also very important for those on campus sharing apartments and dorms to frequently clean shared surfaces that are touched often, such as door knobs, closet handles and tables. Student Health Services provides additional information on the mumps virus at www.cdc.gov/ mumps.
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Mellon vs. LaHood
The special election will be held Thursday to fill the seat for the 18th congressional district; former represenative Aaron Schock resigned after allegations of improper use of political campaign funds
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• Represents the Democratic Party. • He has no previous political experience, however Mellon said, “I have been a teacher and a veteran of war which are both jobs meant to serve people. I am here to serve the people.” • Mellon grew up and lives in Quincy, Ill. • Mellon’s stance on abortion: “as an army officer I have sworn to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and since it is constitutional for a woman to have an abortion, I defend that.” • The Healthcare reform is a program Mellon would like to see change in order to “help mitigate the rise in deductibles and premiums some people are seeing with their insurance.” Mellon said communication is key for any program to work. He claims President Obama did not communicate the small inflation in healthcare well. • Mellon would like to see the government start taking action with the rise in student loans. His goal is to expand programs already in place, such as the post-9/11 GI bill, so more people can take advantage of them. He believes by expanding successful existing programs, we can begin to make changes to our higher education system. • Mellon said he believes he is running to serve the people and to not get caught up in fundraising.
• Represents the Republican Party. • He has previous experience as a Senator for the past four years. His father also was a politician, so he grew up around the political environment. • He is from Peoria, Ill. and now lives in Dunlap, Ill. • He is against abortion. • In regards to Healthcare reform, LaHood believes the Affordable Care Act has not produced the results promised. Both candidates agree that changes need to be made so citizens can begin to see the positive changes of the reform. • LaHood would like to see changes with the rising student loan debt college students are experiencing. He would like “the taxpayer money to be used for education, rather than for the students to live in 5-star dorm rooms,” LaHood said. His goal is to see the money already given to schools relocated to helping student debt. • LaHood believes the basis of his campaign is to reform term limits and also “to get the economy booming again so we can create new jobs.” • He wants to repeal in the income tax increase passed in January 2011.
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as an associate provost for 10 years for the University and as an interim provost. Provost Janet Krejci explained to Media Relations how lucky CAST is to have Murphy serve as interim dean. “We are fortunate to have someone as accomplished and talented as Jan Murphy to help lead the excellent teaching and research done at the College of Applied Science and Technology,” Krejci said. “Her leadership skills and dedication to Illinois State enrich and strengthen our University.” Murphy previously received recognition from CAST with awards for outstanding research and service. She also received University awards for team excellence, service and research initiatives. She was awarded the Innovation Research Program Award by the National Council of University Research Administrators, and she was named an Illinois Outstanding Family and Consumer Science Professional by the Illinois Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Along with her work at CAST, Murphy served as interim director of Campus Dining Services for the past seven months. Although she is happy to return to CAST, Murphy finds herself “wandering to the dining centers to see the great staff I got to work so closely with.” Even though she has only been serving as interim dean for two weeks, Murphy is ready to focus on CAST projects that are geared toward students. With more students enrolled in the college this year than ever before, Murphy wants to make sure that there are enough faculty members to teach different courses and supply students with enough resources and equipment to further improve their education. Among other things, Murphy is eager to collaborate with her fellow staff members. “I am looking forward to working with the department chairs and dean staff to make this a great place for ISU students,” Murphy said. “We have great degree programs, and we are always trying to improve them. I’m just excited to be here and work with everyone that keeps this college in good shape.” Ema Sasic is a senior reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_esasic@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ ema_sasic.
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ith Festival ISU already t wo week s behind us, the Black Student Union (BSU) will be hosting its annual Quad Jam for a more personal way for students to discover minority registered student organizations. “Quad Jam is a smaller version of Festival ISU where mostly minority organizations gather on the quad. These minority organizations include Pride, Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), College Experience, etc.,” BSU President, Joshua White, said. With over 300 RSO’s at Illinois State University, it can get a bit overwhelming for students to find the right RSO for them. Festival ISU had nearly 400
booths on the Quad this year, and every pathway was packed with students trying to inquire about different clubs. While it is a great opportunity for RSO’s to try and increase participation, it can be very overwhelming. As a minority student, I know how difficult it can be to find a place where I feel comfortable. However, Quad Jam has been one of the best ways for me to find a place where I fit in. I have also been able to meet people wh0 understand what it’s like to be an unrepresented student at ISU. It’s important to step out of your comfort zone and meet people of different cultures. With Quad Jam, finding RSO’s that focus on the needs of minorities has made a complicated task an easy one. Each year, Quad Jam hosts about 250 to 300 people. ISU alumni return to campus to partner with the different RSOs on campus and tell current students about their past experiences. BSU also partners with various departments to help interact with the minority students and
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Pay tribute to our fallen heroes on Friday 9/11
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Junior marketing major Patrick Murtaugh sits back and enjoys some snacks before training to run a 5k starting Sept. 28.
September 11, now recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance, is a day Americans use to reflect on the lives lost 14 years ago and the people who volunteered to help when tragedy struck. Here are some things you can do to commemorate and remember 9/11
Get running by Homecoming NIKKI NIGGEMEYER Features Reporter
Get off the couch and get active on the track with Illinois State University’s Campus Recreation class, “Couch to 5k.” Grab your shoes and maybe some friends and sign up for the program that will teach you from the ground up how to demolish any 5k coming your way. The program begins Monday Sept. 28, and will run for four weeks until Monday Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. each week. The class only requires $20 from your wallet but will teach aspiring runners the secrets of running and how to accomplish running a 5k. Campus Recreation offers many programs, but this one is slightly different than the typical Student Fitness Center class. Assistant Director of Fitness Programs Alana Harris explained the reasoning and importance
behind this particular class. “Ours is a little different in that it provides resistance training exercises that will support running,” Harris said. The “Couch to 5k” program is created and designed for beginners. Those who may not have any previous running experience or know they are completely out of shape are strongly encouraged to join and participate in the program if they are interested, Harris explained. Participants train in a group and will receive a folder with “exercise prescriptions for each day,” Harris said. The class will only meet four times during the course duration, making it crucial to stay on track and keep up with the daily exercise prescriptions to fully achieve the goal results. “This [program] is an inclusive program,” Harris said. “If you complete this program,
you will be ready to finish your first 5k.” This program was specifically designed to prep students for the ISU Homecoming 5k. The Homecoming 5k will take place Saturday Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. on the Quad. Those who register for the event will be able to register for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk or can participate in the 5k run. Each participant will receive a dri-fit shirt to wear as well as a race packet. Students can register for the race from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Alumni Center or the day of the event at the Student Fitness Center. The cost is $15 to participate in the homecoming 5k and those participating in the “Couch to 5k” will be more than ready to go. Students requested that the Student Fitness Center offer some kind of learn to run programs through its assessment surveys.
“Because the Homecoming 5k was listed as a bucket list item for students to complete during their time at ISU, we naturally thought this program would fit well with the timing of that event,” Harris said. The program is facilitated by a personal trainer with plenty of running experience. “It will get you to the finish line injury free with a smile on your face,” Harris said. The new program offers students the opportunity to try out something a little different from the typical Student Fitness Center class. Students can register for the class on the Campus Recreation website. Nikki Niggemeyer is a features reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_nniggem@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter at @165_ Niggemeyer.
Festival of India to give community a taste of Indian culture MARIDSA CHOUTE Features Reporter
Do you know much about other countries? Have you ever wanted to see what life is like halfway around the world? Why not get a taste of India? The fifth annual Festival of India will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 on the quad The goal of the festival is to welcome the growing Indian community on campus and to also teach all students, faculty and community member about Indian culture and tradition. “This is going to give everyone a broader understanding of Indian culture,” Archana Shekara, a professor of graphic design, said. The ceremony will begin with a traditional lamp lighting service, which is considered to help ward off darkness, Shekara explained. Because the entire BloomingtonNormal community is invited, there will be cultural programs for both adults and children. “It’s all about cross-cultural learning because we learn so much from each other, and the Indian community here has grown,”
Shekara said. According to Shekara, the festival will also include a state parade where members of Indian community will wear traditional clothes from their state in India. Another tradition to be portrayed is Rangoli art. This type of art is typically done in front of doors or entrances to ward off evil. There will also be Henna tattoos. “We share and learn a lot from each other through food, so there will be a lot of good food,” Shekara said. Understanding what Indian culture gets from American culture and vice versa is the main goal of the festival. Sports like chess are not widely known for their origins in India, so people have the opportunity to learn about them, Shekara explained. “We will also have a yoga and meditation workshop and a Bollywood band,” Shekara said. Shekara and the organizations involved, including the McLean Indian Association and the Indian Student Association, are hoping for a large turnout this year. “Last year we had around 600 to 700 people come, but this year we
are hoping for more. We’ve invited almost every organization we could think of, and the mayor of Bloomington is coming,” Shekara said. Shekara hopes that people will gain a broader understanding of Indian culture and said that for some students on campus, this could be their first time interacting
with someone of Indian descent and there is a lot of understanding to gain. “We want everyone to be able to see similarities between cultures and learn the differences,” Shekara said. To be a part of the event and learn more about India, attend the event on the Quad this Sunday.
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Psychology major Courtney Gura reads a book about Sept. 11 in honor of the fallen.
Volunteer Work One of the best ways to commemorate 9/11 is to volunteer. Walking dogs, working at a senior home, watching children or getting involved in a veteran program are some ways to get involved with the community. Helping to serve your community is a great way to remember those who gave their time and lives on 9/11.
Make a Donation Put some money toward the countless foundations supporting the commemoration of 9/11.You may choose to donate money to a future 9/11 memorial museum, the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, the New York community, or the New York City Police. Any donation makes a difference and the recipients of the funds are deserving and grateful.
Pledge a Good Deed Small deeds are especially appreciated on 9/11. 911day.org allows anyone to join ‘The Good Deed Challenge,’ which challenges participants to do a good deed and dedicate it to someone in memory of 9/11. The website also offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities nationwide.
Donate Blood Around 36,000 units of blood were donated to the New York Blood Center on 9/11. Donate blood to help someone locally in memory of the recipients and those who donated 14 years ago. Each time you donate you can save up to three lives. Pay it forward today in remembrance of Sept. 11.
Fly your American flag Show your national support by appropriately displaying an American flag. This day is especially important for our country to come together and remember our fallen heroes. Take pride in our country and stand united as we all remember this dreadful date in history.
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Students, as well as members of the Bloomington-Normal community, can particpate in traditional Indian festivities at Festival of India.
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Stay up late with ‘Rockin’ Redbirds’ BRENT BADER News Reporter
For those Redbirds looking to ruffle their feathers and party with fellow students, Up Late at State is hosting “Rockin’ Redbirds” from 8 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 12. at the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center. “We are so excited to provide a variety of activities for students at the Rockin’ Redbirds event,” Collin Hartman, graduate assistant in the student activities and involvement office, said. These activities include a music video station where students can make their own music videos with special effects and costumes, video games such as Dance Workout and Just Dance, a music trivia contest where students
will test their knowledge by texting popular lyrics to top songs, a “silent disco” featuring music from two different stations in a club atmosphere and a lip sync battle. “I’m really looking forward to the lip sync battle,” Hartman said. “I hope students get creative and perform some of their favorite hits for our ‘American Idol’ style judges.” Students competing in the lip sync battle will have the chance to win prizes based on how well they impress the judges. The first 500 students to attend will receive custom Up Late at State red headphones. This is the first Rockin’ Redbirds at Up Late at State. “We hope students come to the event to meet new people, have fun, enjoy free food and
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spend a Saturday evening with fellow students having a good time,” Hartman said. Up Late at State is an initiative that regularly provides late night, alcohol-free events for ISU students. Upcoming events include “Haunting at State,” which takes place on Halloween and features a haunted house and Bingo contest, as well as “Reggie’s Retro Rewind” on Nov. 14, which turns the clock back in the Bone Student Center and gives students the opportunity to play activities from “the good ol’ days.” Brent Bader is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_babader@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ baderwrites.
Students will have the chance to network with accounting companies at the Accounting Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept.11 at the Bone Student Center. Assistant Director for Marketing and Events Susan Whitsitt explained that this one-day event brings students and alumni closer to landing a career in accounting. “The Accounting Career Fair connects students and alumni majoring in accounting with employers hiring for accounting positions,” Whitsitt said. Available on the Career Center’s website, students can view the current list of companies that have registered for the event and the positions they are offering. Companies include Caterpillar Inc., Heartland Bank & Trust Company and John Deere. Positions range from accountants, auditors, interns and many more. Before students attend the Accounting Career Fair, they are encouraged to go to InstaCareer from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bone Student Center. During this career fair preparation session, students will rotate through many interactive
sessions which will allow them to feel more comfortable in an interview situation. Students learn how to introduce themselves and make good first impressions, identify what are the right things to say to recruiters, how to follow-up with recruiters after the fair and more. Facilitated by career experts and recruiters, students will feel more confident presenting themselves and approaching employers during the career fair with the skills they gained through InstaCareer. The Career Center also provides a Career Resource Guide to help students have a successful career fair. The Career Resource Guide provides useful tips on how to dress and act professionally, how to clean up a social media identity, how to construct an effective resume and information on Hire-A-Redbird. For more information visit the Career Center website at CareerCenter.IllinoisState.edu. Ema Sasic is a senior reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @ ema_sasic.
‘The Hunting Ground’ to spur talks empowering women and eliminating inequality. “The panel discussion following the film provides a forum for open discussion of activities which can In order to increase conversation about sexual vio- change the cultural climate which contributes to lence, Illinois State University will host a screening sexual violence,” Gail Trimpe-Morrow of Student of The Hunting Ground at 6 p.m. next Monday in Counseling Services said. Schroeder Hall, Room 130. The Hunting Ground is The sole purpose of the event is to get students a documentary exploring cases of to realize that the issue does exist and sexual assault on college campuses “The purpose of to get them to talk about it, as well nationwide and their impacts on as dsicuss ways they can help put an the students and campus lifestyle. this event is to raise end to current perspectives on sexual “The film shows how other camviolence. awareness about the puses have been impacted by these “The purpose of this event is to raise issues and how they have han- issue of sexual violence awareness about the issue of sexual dled it,” Jessica Norris, associate on college campuses,” Norris on college campuses,” violence director of the Equal Opportunity, said. “We want to educate students on Jessica Norris Ethics and Access, said. how they can get involved.” Equal Upportunity, Ethics, and After the film, there will be a Access The event will also help educate panel discussion including ISU students on the process of how the unifaculty members as well as repreversity responds to these situations. sentatives from organizations in the Bloomington “Participants will also be provided with inforNormal area. The panel will include Norris herself, mation on campus and community resources for Gail Trimpe-Morrow of Student Counseling Services; survivors, the university’s reporting and investigaAaron Woodruff of University Police; Gina Stinnet, tion process, survivor reporting options, available who is president of Student’s Progressive Alliance protective measures and academic accommodations for Nonviolence; and a representative from Step- and sources of confidential assistance and support,” ping Stones, YWCA, an organization dedicated to Trimpe-Morrow said.
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Dining to offer recipe contest EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
Campus Dining Services is holding a Redbird Recipe Contest until Sept. 18 open to all students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff. Associate Director for Nutrition & Culinary Services Dianne Feasley explained that the Redbird Recipe Contest is an important event that benefits students. “We are always looking for new menu items, and I think that it is important to include foods suggested by our customers,” Feasley said. Participants can submit recipes to two categories: entrees/side dishes and desserts. Once Campus Dining Services receives all entries, the culinary team will review them, test the recipes and narrow the competition
down to finalists in each category. Finalists will be selected based on uniqueness, appeal to the campus community and ability to be produced in large quantities. The finalists’ recipes will then be prepared and served for lunch on Oct. 20 at Watterson Dining Commons and for dinner Oct. 21 at Marketplace at Linkins Center, where students will vote for their favorites. The winners will be announced Oct. 22, and those recipes will be incorporated into the menu during the spring semester. According to Executive Chef Matt Horton, Campus Dining Services is attempting to bridge the gap between staff and students through contests such as this one. It is also a way to have a taste of home at Illinois State University. “As part of our department’s
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Missouri Valley Conference basketball schedules released Men’s Basketball
The Illinois State University men’s basketball team begins its Missouri Valley Conference schedule on Dec. 30 with a home game against Missouri State at Redbird Arena. The MVC opener against the Bears marks the second-straight season the Redbirds begin Valley competition at home.
ISU hits the road for its first away MVC match at Drake on Jan. 3. ISU travels again to Bradley to resume the “Rivalry on I-74” on Jan. 20 in Peoria, Ill. The Braves return the favor and visit Doug Collins Court for a Valentine’s Day matchup against the ’Birds on Feb. 14. Anticipated to be one of the top
three teams in the Valley, ISU travels to Northen Iowa and then Wichita State on Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 while hosting the Panthers and Shockers on Jan. 23 and Feb. 6, respectively. The Feb. 27 matchup in Wichita, Kan. marks ISU’s regular-season finale. ISU’s final home game will be on Feb. 24 against Southern Illinois, followed by the 2016 MVC Tournament, March 3-6 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. ISU defeated then-nationally ranked No. 8 Wichita State, 65-62, during the semifinals in the 2015 MVC Tournament. The ’Birds eventually fell to No. 11 Northern Iowa 69-60 in the MVC Championship. Compiled by JOSH TOLENTINO/ Sports Editor
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On Jan. 1, ISU will host Missouri State at Redbird Arena, the eighth consecutive year the ’Birds have begun MVC competition at home. Head coach Barb Smith believes the MVC is on the rise and will be very competitive. “I believe we are a stronger league than we were last year,” Smith said. “We have great coaches and great players in this conference, and I feel like every team has improved.” In the midst of the conference season, the Redbirds will play in a pivotal three-game road trip at Indiana State (Jan. 10), Northern Iowa (Jan. 15) and Drake (Jan. 17). Following the trip, the Redbirds host Bradley and Loyola the weekend of Jan. 22. The following weekend, ISU squares off against
Evansville and Southern Illinois. Wichita State and Missouri State travel to Normal to take on the ‘Birds during the final weekend of conference play. ISU has not beaten Wichita State at home since 2013. For the first time, the MVC tournament will be played at the iWireless Center in the Quad Cities. Coach Smith is eager to play in Moline. “It is also very exciting to see the conference tournament moving to the Quad Cities,” Smith said. “After visiting the Quad Cities community several times in recent months, I truly feel like we will have the most exciting tournament atmosphere the MVC has had in a long time.” Compiled by JASON KLAER/ Senior Staff
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Women’s golf places sixth at Redbird Invitational RYAN KENNETT Sports Reporter
Illinois State University’s women’s golf team hosted the annual Redbird Invitational at Weibring Golf Club last weekend to kick off its fall season. Bowling Green took the tournament as they shot a 41-over-par. MVC rival Bradley tied Northern Illinois at 49-over-par for second overall. Evansville’s Kayla Katterhenry posted the best score of the weekend, shooting 4-over-par. The Redbirds placed sixth out of 16 teams, posting a 65-over-par score. Sophomore Kiley Walsh led
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the Redbirds with a final score of 6-over-par for the three rounds, landing her in third for the Invitational. Senior Courtnee Cossell tied for 23rd, shooting 16-over-par. Renee Solberg and Caitlin Sims tied at 57th for the Redbirds, shooting 25-over-par. Abby Luchtenburg tied for 67th place, shooting a 27-over-par. “Kiley has become kind of an anchor for this program as a sophomore,” head coach Darby Sligh said. “She has a very calculated and calm demeanor that most girls don’t have. We are really going to count on her to be the anchor of this team all year going forward.”
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Rosch awarded two MVC accolades, nominated for Senior CLASS Award JASON KLAER Senior Staff
After recently earning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week for volleyball and being named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week, senior outside hitter Ashley Rosch has been named a candidate for the senior CLASS Award. The award honors student-athletes who excel in four categories: community, classroom, character and competition. Rosch is pleased she is a candidate for such an award, and she credits her team for her success. “It’s an honor to be nominated
for that senior CLASS award,” Rosch said. “Without the full team effort however, these different awards and nominations would not be coming my way.” Rosch has not only been able to hold her own on the volleyball court, but also in academics. Currently, Rosch is earning a 3.81 GPA. In December, the winner of the Senior CLASS Award will be announced at the NCAA Volleyball Championships. Up until then, a nationwide voting system will be hosting ballots. Fans, coaches and media will be able to cast votes and have the opportunity to vote for one winner who demonstrates the fac-
tors of the award. Each of the past two years, Rosch has been named to the Commissioner’s Excellence Award. She is an environmental health major who has also been named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First-Team twice. As the season has unfolded, Rosch has liked what she has seen from her new teammates. “They definitely have been playing very well,” Rosch said. “Courtney [Pence] and Lexi [Varga] have stepped up and done some really great things. They are really filling some shoes with the absence of Orrick and Early.”
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From the pitch to the gridiron Cooper, a former soccer player, earns scholarship in just second year as member of the Redbird football program ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
In one of the most unique and goose bump-inducing moments of the season, a big, yet little-known, man was given a tiny sheet of paper that meant the world to him. During a practice Sept. 3, backup offensive lineman Cam Cooper was tricked in one of the best ways imaginable. Thinking he was going to be facing All-American defensive end and teammate Teddy Corwin in a drill, Cooper was starting to get his mind right. “I had my adrenaline going because I thought I was going to be going one-on-one against Teddy, so I was trying to hype myself up for it,” Cooper said. But then the unexpected hapPhoto courtesy of ISU media relations pened. While down in their stances Cam Cooper (left) earned a scholarship from the ISU coaching staff last week. face-to-face with each other, Corwin stood up and handed Cooper the most talented teams in FCS While the moment was great a piece of paper saying, “I got football. (one that was also captured on something for you Coop. It’s your “I remember sitting in the film camera in a video that went viral), scholarship.” room [last year] and thinking, ‘I the most enticing part of this whole As the team went nuts around story is how far Cooper has come to don’t know if I’m going to be able to him, piling on top of the senior, do this,’” Cooper said. “The coaches make it to this point in his life. Cooper stood in shock, staring at would be talking and I would have Starting at five years old, Cooper the paper. no idea what they were talking had been a football player his “It was really overwhelming,” about. But I just kept at it, kept goentire life. From travel leagues in Cooper said. “The day it happened ing and it all started clicking.” middle school, to playing on his I really wasn’t expecting it at all. It “Everything I’ve worked for has high school team, and even playing meant a lot to me. It’s something finally paid off, and I couldn’t feel one year at Elmhurst College, the I’ll remember for the rest of my better about it.” 6-6, 290-pounder never thought life.” he would be a member of one of
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The payoff of persistence ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
It is one of the most cliché phrases in the English language, but sometimes it describes the situation perfectly. “Hard work pays off” could be the motto for Illinois State University defensive back and special teams contributor Nate Bond. After coming to the Redbirds from small Division III school, Monmouth College, Bond’s persistence finally paid off when he was given a full scholarship by the ISU coaching staff. Bond struggled to find the words to describe the feeling of finally getting rewarded for his determination and perseverance. “It’s surreal,” Bond said. “I guess it’s ineffable, you can’t really
explain it. You work hard a lot of times, then you look around and think ‘Am I going to get a piece of the pie?’ But I just kept grinding and grinding, and here I am, so I guess it is true that hard work really does pay.” Although not one of the marquee players on the team, Bond comes to practice every day with his hardhat and lunch pail, working his tail off as a backup defensive back and special teams player. One of the main contributions he brings to the table on game days is his speed on special teams, sprinting down the field to attack the opposing team’s return men. Bond even made the first tackle of the season against Iowa.
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After a loss at Iowa to open the season, Illinois State looks to bounce back against Morgan State in the home opener ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
THREE KEYS TO WIN Line protection Quarterback Tre Roberson had almost no time to throw in the pocket against the Hawkeyes. A lot of that was due to a superior Iowa pass rush, but the offensive line will need to give him plenty of protection this week.
Run, run and run some more Marshaun Coprich finished with just 32 rushing yards last week as the ’Birds tried to spread the Hawkeyes out through the air. The All-American will need more touches for a bounce back win.
Stay hungry ISU cannot afford to take anything for granted. If they stay focused and don’t think about last week, a big win will be coming.
NUTS AND BOLTS REDBIRDS Coming off a disappointing, mostly noncompetitive 31-14 loss at Iowa, the Redbirds are hoping to continue their 13-game home winning streak at Hancock Stadium in their first-ever meeting against the Bears. BEARS Morgan State is coming off one of their worst performances in recent years, a 63-7 loss at Air Force. Having 10 players—including star running back Herb Walker Jr.— being ruled academically ineligible without a timetable set for their return, things are not looking good in Baltimore.
PLAYERS TO WATCH REDBIRDS Pat Meehan was one of the few defenders who stood out in the loss against Iowa, as the linebacker came up with a few hardhitting stops on his way to seven tackles. The senior captain will need to get the ’Birds back on track this week. BEARS Moses Skillon takes the player spotlight normally reserved for Walker, who rushed for a school-record 1,408 yards and 13 touchdowns last year. With the running back out, Skillon—a preseason SecondTeam All-MEAC selection—will need to produce. Skillon has great size at 6-5, and owns a strong arm with athletic playmaking skills.
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“Don’t let that one game [against Air Force] give you any sense of security because this team is very capable [of beating us]. I’ve been very impressed with them. They will be very formidable. We will have our hands full.”
The Bears show a 4-3 base defense, but have the capability of morphing into multiple sets, including a 3-4 front. They will need to try and keep ISU on its toes and confuse them with different looks.
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Next man up With star running back Herb Walker Jr. among 10 players ruled academically ineligible, the Bears are in full panic mode. They will need heavy contributions from their second-string backs.
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This team is not going to beat ISU on the ground. With Walker out, they will need to attack the Redbird secondary to have a chance.