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alumni, to sing the university’s fight song in By RYAN KELLY | Senior Reporter u s t before Sean Slattery’s game-winning field goal celebration. went through the uprights to give Illinois State a 9-7 As fans piled out of the stadium, they victory over Northwestern, the many faithful Redbirds in atten- gave many cheers and high-fives to the players as well as a huge ovadance at Ryan Field showered the stands with chants of “I-S-U.” tion for Spack as he raised his fists in the air. The kick gave ISU its first win over a Big Ten team in program hisA massive round of cheers came from the Redbird locker room after tory. The players all sprinted to the 50-yard line to celebrate, jumping the players finally made their way back. up and down and hugging everyone in sight. Back in Normal, the campus was jumping all night. The atmosphere “I had a lot of confidence in him [Slattery],” ISU head coach Brock was different; students on campus wore much more Redbird gear. Spack said. “As the game was unfolding, I felt the game would come The victory was the biggest in school history, and the students, players down to a last-second kick.” and coaches all recognized it. After the handshake line was done, the players quickly ran over to the ISU section of the field, filled with many families of players and Josh Tolentino’s full game story on page 8
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ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves: Meet the man behind the title STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ News Reporter | @StephanieRoddd
After starting his college career at the community college in his suburban hometown of Elgin, Jay Groves attained both his master’s and his bachelor’s from Illinois State University and has since made it his home. Groves studied communication for both degrees and was a part of the School of Communication’s student-run television station TV-10 during both undergrad and postgrad. While pursuing his master’s, Groves got a job at WMBD in Peoria and was offered the position of TV-10 director in 1984 after the sudden passing of his predecessor. “I did TV-10 as an undergraduate, I was a graduate assistant there and I was the director of it for 11 years,” Groves said. “I liked TV-10 and the first story I covered as an undergraduate was a shooting at the corner of School and College — so you get baptism by fire going into TV-10 and it’s a great way to learn broadcast journalism.” During his time as a student at ISU, Groves was a part of the fraternity Sigma Nu, where he made friends he said he still has to this day. The fraternity has since made its way back onto the campus, and Groves is a part of an advisory group for them. After spending 11 years in Fell Hall, Groves stepped into media relations for the university during what
he said was a controversial time for ISU because of former president Thomas Wallace. “When I started, there was some contention going on in the campus, so part of my job was to help calm that down and work with the news media and with internal campus communication as we transitioned to our new president,” Groves said. During his time in media relations, the assistant to the president retired and Groves decided that he wanted to be the new assistant to the president. At the time, ISU President Al Bowman agreed with Groves’ proposal, which over time developed into his current position as the President’s Chief of Staff, a title Groves never saw himself having. “When I started working at ISU back in ’84, I saw myself as a lifelong broadcast journalism teacher,” Groves said. “So these changes — while I’m very happy that they happened — weren’t something I wrote out plotting my career to come to this position.” Groves also was recognized in 2015 as an Honored Alumni by the school. Groves said that every year he participates in the “Turkey Tailgate,” in which he and other School of Communication members, past or present, smoke 10 turkeys on Weber grills for alumni. Groves said he has not seen a Homecoming parade in 15 years, but serving School of Communication alumni is worth it. Though his degrees are in communication and he spent 11
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years working at TV-10, Groves said that he is happy to be in the position he is now because he has always been Illinois State-orientated. He said that ISU is truly his home and he would not want it any other way. “I met my spouse here, I’ve raised my family here and two of my children went to ISU,” Groves said. “ISU is responsible for my education, my career and most of my entire life — so obviously I’m very attached.”
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The Illinois State University Police Department runs a helpful program that many students might not be aware of: Redbird Safe Walk.
An Illinois State University professor is working with students to learn more about the effects foster care can have on academic success. The goal of the study is to figure out what affects students negatively and positively in their academic careers and find a solution to help former foster care students complete their education. “There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into a research study, but the key is collaboration, attention to detail and keeping a positive attitude knowing that the results will benefit others,” Director of ISU’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies Doris Houston said. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) partnered with the center after it received a $50,000 grant to fund the study. Studies show that the college completion rate of young adults who have been through foster care is between 4 to 6 percent; this statistic inspired
Houston’s interest in conducting a study. Senior dance education major Lauretta Schaefer spent 12 years of her life in foster care and has been working with Houston and other professors to get the study going. “This research is done not to quantify the failure or resilience of foster youth, but to create an action plan to support their success in the future,” Schaefer said. She said when she first saw the statistics of graduation rates, it broke her heart and initiated her goal to bring foster youth to Illinois to “take the appropriate steps to reconcile the current deficit of educational and vocational success among children that the state has been or is responsible for.” Schaefer also said she has been very active in her college career, but it would not have been possible if she had not known about all of the supports offered to her. She wants to make those resources more accessible to former foster youth. Houston said she met Schaefer three years ago at the first reception
The program allows students to call a designated number, (309) 438-8631, whenever they do not feel comfortable walking somewhere by themselves. A vetted student volunteer, security staff or a police officer will then escort them to their destination. “It is a walking service, meaning there are limitations in how far they can travel,” ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said. “They primarily remain on University-controlled property. However, they can always walk students to the nearest bus stop and wait with them until a bus arrives.” Although the ISUPD promotes the program throughout Preview, on social media and through Toilet Talks, many
the university had for students who are members of foster care and adoption in the community. “Lauretta is an amazing student leader,” Houston said. She said that Schaefer was always volunteering to make the next move with the program, whether it involved creating a Facebook page or public speaking. Houston said that Schaefer was the first student researcher she contacted when she received funding for the study because Schaefer is reliable, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. The ISU Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies and the School of Social Work are hosting a reception Thursday for those affected by foster care and adoption. The reception gives students the ability to network, gain academic and social support and learn more about other leadership opportunities as well as internships. For more information on the reception or the research study itself, contact Houston at dmhous2@ ilstu.edu.
students are not aware of Safe Walk. Sophomore biochemistry major Beverly Ekwonwa said not many people she knows would use Safe Walk on a regular basis, but she is a firm believer it should be incorporated on every campus. “I believe it’s very important for other colleges to have this program,” Ekwonwa said. “With the recent activity regarding girls getting raped on college campuses, things like this could help in certain situations and maybe even prevent them from happening.” see WALK page 6
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Enrollment at universities fluctuates Ten-day data shows many higher-education institutions have dropping freshman, total numbers EMA SASIC News Reporter | @ema_sasic
As Illinois public universities continue to run in full swing at the start of a new semester, enrollment numbers show a different story for many. Illinois State University continued its record-breaking streak by having its largest freshman class in 27 years, breaking its freshman enrollment records for the third year in a row. The class has 3,638 students. Total enrollment for the semester is 21,039, an increase of 1.1 percent, or 232 students, compared to the previous high in fall 2015. During a press conference held Tuesday, President Larry Dietz said hearing news of healthy enrollment after last year’s budget impasse is a good sign for the university. “It’s an exciting day for ISU,” Dietz said. “It’s nice to report some great news during what has been a difficult time for public higher education in the state of Illinois. Students have chosen Illinois State because they have recognized the value of the education they receive here.” Troy Johnson, associate vice president for enrollment management, said during the press conference that ISU possesses many attractive traits that draws students across the state, country and world to campus. “Where Illinois State is exceptional and excels: the graduation rate is among the highest in the country, among all universities public and private. We also have a very low student default rate; 2.8 percent is extremely low in the nation, probably on the lines of the top 5 percent in the country,”
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Johnson said. “So our students do find employment and they’re able to pay back their loans. And when you combine graduation rates, ability to get a job or graduate school …this is a great university.” ISU also has an increase in Hispanic and African-American students by 9 and 10 percent, respectively. The University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign also announced Thursday its enrollment is up 1.8 percent to 44,880, and freshman enrollment reached a record 7,592. The University of Illinois Springfield showed 5,428 students enrolled this fall, a slight increase from last fall’s 5,402.
While some public universities break records in a positive direction, others have seen declines. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s fall enrollment is at its lowest point in more than 50 years, according to 10-day data released by the university Tuesday. Overall, 15,987 undergraduate and graduate students are currently enrolled. Compared to last year’s figures, it is a 7.6 percent decrease, or a drop of 1,305. The biggest drop was seen with the university’s freshman class, which has 660 fewer students than last year. The last time Southern Illinois University saw enrollment under 16,000 was 1964.
During a press conference Tuesday, Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell said the university was aware enrollment would not be as strong as recent years. “We knew it was coming,” Colwell said. “It’s not a surprise to us.” Colwell said there are many factors that caused the decline, including the state’s budget impasse and reduced availability of assistantships for graduate students. Rae Goldsmith, chief marketing and communications officer for SIU, said many prospective Illinois students sought other options in neighboring states. Southeast Missouri State University enrollment increased about 50 percent in
Illinois students compared to 2012, and Murray State University also saw a 40 percent increase in Illinois students. Due to a lack of funding last year, Southern Illinois University made several changes in order to reduce spending. Over 150 faculty members were laid off, and certain programs were cut. Colwell said it is “too early to tell” if these cuts will continue. Even Eastern Illinois University saw a significant decline. A reported 25 percent drop in freshman enrollment at 1,251 was announced Thursday. Total enrollment is 7,415. The Charleston university laid off more than 400 employees, many in non-academic positions, to make up for receiving no funding. Other universities with a decline in both freshman and total enrollment include Western Illinois University, Northern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Although public universities received funding at the start of fiscal year 2017 after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a stopgap budget, fluctuating enrollment numbers still show struggles throughout the state. ISU Chief of Staff Jay Groves said continuing to bring in and retain students is an uncertainty universities all face. “We want to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, workforce, tax-paying citizens and residents that will stay in Illinois and make their careers and lives here,” he said. “That’s hard to do and convince people that’s a good idea when the budget circumstances are what they are.”
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Singer Jeremih will perform many of his hit songs Oct. 23.
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Illinois State University’s University Program Board announced R&B singer Jeremih will perform Oct. 23 in Braden Auditorium at the Bone Student Center. Tickets go on sale for the public Friday at the Bone Student Center Box Office. ISU students can buy the tickets early with the presale on Tuesday and Wednesday. Faculty and staff can buy tickets Thursday. Tickets cost $20 for students and $32 for the public. Tickets for orchestra pit seating will be available for $45. Canadian hip-hop artist Tory Lanez and reggae performer Kranium will open the show. The UPB’s Center Stage Chairperson Jonathan Bigott said the process of organizing fall concerts takes months. “We start the process of planning for our fall concert back in March. The Center Stage committee, made
up by Full Board members, comes up with a long list of artists, genres and types of events we can propose. The committee then narrows down the list to about 10 artists,” Bigott explained. “The General Board for UPB then votes on the event and all artists we propose. This process continues through about mid-July. When we have an artist selected, we begin the process of notifying all parties involved, booking venues and ticketing.” “The committee gets full say in who we bring to campus and which artist will be a fit for students here on campus,” he added. Singer, songwriter and producer Jeremih was born in Chicago. His self-titled debut album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 music chart. “Down On Me,” the lead single from his second album “All About You,” reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest album, “Late Nights,” debuted in 2015. Jeremih has been nominated
for a Grammy, an American Music Award, Billboard Music Awards and several Chicago Music Awards. Bigott said the goal is to pick an artist who appeals to all ISU students. “We try to keep things fresh and change up the genres that we bring to meet all of the student body,” he said. “The committee is the student’s voice in the planning process.” For more information on the concert, contact Julia Bronsky from the Dean of Students Office at (309) 438-5495. COUPON
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WEP takes big step to change fashion industry
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he U.K.’s Women’s Equality Party (WEP) is launching a unique #NoSizeFitsAll campaign to completely change the way the fashion industry treats body size and shape. The campaign is led by many high-profile advocates including Caryn Franklin, former presenter of The Clothes Show, plus-size model Jada Sezer and model Rosie Nixon, who’s a strong advocate for this movement after she was asked to lose an unhealthy amount of weight to “get down to the bone.” The #NoSizeFitsAll campaign plans to make a change within the fashion industry that places a required medical professional assessment on models with a body mass index of less than 18.5. This campaign is also delegating the British Fashion Council to make fashion designers show two different sample sizes in every range, one of which includes a UK size 12 or bigger. In correspondence with London Fashion Week, which is Sept. 16–20, this powerful new campaign will call for an end to unrealistically small “sample sizes,” the sizes fashion designers show their new creations. The Women’s
Equality Party is also fighting for a minimum body mass index for models and at least one fashion feature per issue that includes plus size models, which is a UK size 12 or above. WEP’s final demand is to make body image awareness mandatory in schools, as a component of personal, social and mental health. Because of the negative perceptions many young girls and women
see on social media, it is essential that young girls and women learn how to fight against these issues with trained experts as opposed to teachers who specialize in other unrelated topics. According to The Guardian’s The Observer, WEP Leader Sophie Walker, plans to push forward this change on London mayor, Sadiq Khan, to remove the funding for next year’s fashion week if the
campaign’s key demands are not met. Walker also plans to meet with Maria Miller, chair of the Women and Equalities Commission, to have a public hearing where fashion designers will be asked the difficult questions of why their clothes are based on “an unattainable level of thinness in women. According to the National Eating Disorder Association website,
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“In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or EDNOS (Wade, KeskiRahkonen, & Hudson, 2011). Eating disorders stem from the thought that eating less is better rather than eating healthier is the way to go. The Model Zone has been set up for London Fashion Week models so they can relax, eat healthy foods and speak with a therapist about any issues concerning their health. Although this is a good gesture, it would be even better if The Model Zone did not have to exist because models did not feel pressured to be perfect beings with unrealistically perfect bodies. The fashion and modeling industry is essential and should continue to express the outstanding artwork of others. However, more awareness needs to be raised about body image issues experienced by women and girls worldwide. The WEP can only do so much and the idolization of small clothing sizes must be diminished within the industry.
Editorial written by KAMARA TURNER, 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.
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s the start of autumn slowly makes its way to us, it brings with it my favorite part of the season: fall television. Sure, sweaters, boots, pumpkin spice lattes and the works are great, but nothing beats having an endless lineup of some of the best TV shows to grace our screens. With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to decide which ones to invest our time in. Well, you don’t have to worry as much anymore. As a self-proclaimed TV show connoisseur, I have the complete run-down on which shows you definitely should be watching or skipping the next few months. I can’t write a column about fall TV without starting off with
my one true love: “American Horror Story.” My friends and family members know just how obsessed I am with the show. I don’t know if it’s the horror, the new theme and story of each season, the fact that all the seasons are somehow connected to each other or something else, but this is a show everyone should definitely watch. The newest season is starting Wednesday, and while fans knew what the theme was in the past, producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have completely kept it a secret this time around. The show started releasing a bunch of 15 and 30 second teasers during the summer on its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, but only one of them actually has to do with the theme. Since it’s still so under wraps, even days leading up to the first episode, the mystery surrounding it definitely makes it a show to look forward to. From the look of all of the teasers, this season might be the scariest, creepiest and most creative one yet. Many of the show’s past cast
members are returning as well, so TV magic is definitely in the works. Another show that’s returning to our screens is Murphy and Falchuk’s other masterpiece, “Scream Queens.” The show completely surprised me with its first season last fall. It was full of hilarious insults from Chanel Oberlin, known as Chanel #1, and her minions, and it really made fun of the college experience while also adding in a little horror. Last time, the Chanels and their fellow Kappa Kappa Tau members were being terrorized by the Red Devil, a serial killer that dressed up as the Wallace University mascot. This season is set in a hospital a few years after the events that took place during the finale. The Chanels, Cathy Munsch, Zayday Williams, Hester Ulrich and everyone’s favorite officer Denise Hemphill are all back and ready to bring more laughs this time around. New faces include John Stamos, Taylor Lautner and Colton Haynes who are sure to add to the craziness that is “Scream
REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To the town of Normal for planning to open a medical marijuana dispensary in October. It will be located on Northtown Road.
Queens.” Other great shows that are definitely worth spending some time watching this season include “Atlanta,” which stars its creator Donald Glover, and “This is Us.” “Atlanta” follows two cousins as they try to make it into the music industry. The show aired its first two episodes last Tuesday and is already getting great reviews, so the season will definitely continue on a high note. If you’re looking to have an emotional breakdown every week, I recommend “This is Us.” From the looks of its official trailer, the show follows four people who share the same birthday but are dealing with different life events. One couple is preparing to have triplets, one woman wants to lose weight, one man finds his father and one television actor isn’t enjoying his famous lifestyle anymore. Writers from the film “Crazy, Stupid, Love” came together to work on this show, so if it’s as good as the movie, it’s going to be TV gold. As much as there’s good TV, there’s also plenty of bad. I’ve
never been a fan of “The Big Bang Theory” mainly because it couldn’t get me to laugh once, and now it’s back for its 10th season. You’re probably okay skipping it — they’ll most likely keep making science jokes that no one understands or laughs at. “The Good Place” starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson just seems really lame, for lack of a better term. Basically, she realizes she’s not a very good person, so she tries to redeem herself in the afterlife. Based on many other shows and movies with a similar premise, it’s predictable and not very exciting. Whatever shows you do choose to watch this fall, and I hope you take a look at some of my suggestions, make sure you enjoy them while they last. Those season finales sneak up very fast, and they leave many of us (me) in a show hole. Ema Sasic is a junior journalism major and news editor of The Vidette. Any questions or concerns regarding her column can be sent to vidette_esasic@ilstu.edu.
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Redbird Fumble: To the McLean County Law and Justice Cen-
ter for overcrowding its 225-bed facility. The Sheriff’s Department transferred 10 of the 250 inmates to other counties on Friday.
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Redbirds can flock to Watterson’s Bird’s Eye View for views of Bloomington-Normal.
Watterson unveils Bird’s Eye View CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter | @165_Cassie1
Illinois State University opened its new, revamped top floor of Watterson Towers called Bird’s Eye View. The transformation of the new Watterson feature was completed over the summer. “We wanted to take advantage of the unique things that ISU has to offer,” Interim Assistant Director of University Housing Services James Neville said. “No one other than ISU has a building like Watterson, and we want to show it off.” Watterson Towers was completed in 1969 and is the secondtallest dormitory in the world at 298.5 feet. “The goal was to highlight the outstanding view from the top of Watterson,” Neville said. The attraction is a collaboration between University Housing Services, Office of Admissions and University Marketing and Communications.
The project did not include any major construction, but simply, as Neville referred to it, a “facelift” for the top level. The Bird’s Eye View can be used for a multitude of different events, as Area Coordinator of Watterson Towers, Quanisha Kumi-Darfour said. “Our Resident Assistants may use the space to host programs and social events for their residents,” Kumi-Darfour explained. As of now, the area is being used to spice up daily tour guides for future Redbirds and their families. It is available for all current ISU students who live in the Watterson to view 24/7 in the North Tower. “Since Watterson is a secured building, only Watterson residents have access to this space. It is the best perk of living in Watterson,” Neville said. Fortunately for those who do not reside in the dormitory, Watterson residents can also bring guests to the space. The Bird’s Eye View adds to the uniqueness of ISU’s campus and students.
“My favorite part of [working for University Housing] is being able to offer a home away from home to students on campus,” Neville said. Neville, who has worked at ISU for seven years, said that “it is both humbling and exciting.” “People may meet their best friends and spouses in our building,” he added. “[They] get to meet new people, build relationships and create memories.” Besides being one of the tallest dormitories in the world, Watterson Towers is the tallest point between Chicago and St. Louis, making it a hard-to-miss landmark for the state. “Everyone wants to go to the top and see the view. Everyone wants to see what it looks like,” Neville said. The Bird’s Eye View is available for tours from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and also from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students can expect to see the space used for other means, such as events and student socials in the future.
Fall back into fall with Autumnal Festival KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
Illinois State University’s Horticulture Center will host its 11th annual Autumnal Festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Horticulture Center on Raab Road in Normal. The annual event celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of fall with a handful of fall-related activities. Entry to the festival is $5 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 3 to 12, and free for ages 2 and under. ISU Horticulture Center Coordinator Jessica Chambers said the Autumnal Festival is the center’s annual fundraiser. “It helps us raise money for pretty much everything we need,” Chambers
said. “From buying plants, to taking care of our equipment, to hiring students.” The festival will feature a corn maze, a corn palace, hayrides for $1, vendors, food and more. Local sites like the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Normal Public Library will be sponsoring various activities and booths. Chambers also noted that the Horticulture Center will celebrate its 10th annual Scarecrows on Parade display at the festival. “If people want to participate, we ask them to make scarecrows and we do a silent auction,” she said. “If you like a scarecrow, you can bid on it. And if you’re the highest bidder by the end of the day, you can keep the
scarecrow.” Students are encouraged to participate in the scarecrow contest. “They’re due this Wednesday, but I can definitely take them up until Friday,” she added. The fourth annual Fall Flower Spectacle will also be held during the festival. The exhibition gives organizations, businesses, families and more the opportunity to showcase creativity while also capturing the fall season. Chambers said that students and locals continue to go to the Autumnal Festival because of their support for the Horticulture Center. “They come back every year, and I think we get new people too. It’s also very family-friendly,” she said. “It kicks off Family Weekend that
Saturday morning, so it would be fun for students and their parents to come. It’s fun to go to a fall festival.”
The Horticulture Center is located across the street from the CornBelters’ Stadium.
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Two-day event honors Supreme Court case To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Ex parte Milligan, scholars will discuss how the case relates to present STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ News Reporter | @StephanieRoddd
Illinois State University has partnered with the David Davis Mansion for a twoday conference commemorating the 150 anniversary of Ex parte Milligan (1866), a United States Supreme Court case on the use of military tribunals on civilians. The conference is set for Sept. 23 and 24 at the Marriot Hotel & Conference Center in Uptown Normal. Registration for the conference will be open until Friday. Dr. Meghan Leonard and Dr. Stewart Winger are the co-chairs for the conference, and they said that the conference is not only to mark the anniversary, but to see how the case relates to life now. “In recent years, the opinion [of Ex parte Milligan] has become of much greater importance because of the Guantanamo Bay detentions,” Winger said. “So the question of the validity of military detentions in general and military commission trails and whether or not somebody is granted the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is a renewed question.” Ex parte Milligan was written right here in Bloomington by Supreme Court Justice David Davis, who also served as Abraham Lincoln’s campaign manager. Acting Site Superintendent for the David Davis Mansion Jeff Saulsbery said the conference is a great way for people to learn more about Judge Davis’ role in
Constitutional Law history. “We’ve been celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War year by year beginning in 2011 with an outdoor event at the Mansion,” Saulsbery said. “The Ex parte Milligan decision seemed like the logical next step. But it is a scholarly and constitutional issue and not suited to re-enactors dressing up, an academic conference is more fitting.” The conference will feature two keynote speakers, historian Michael Les Benedict from Ohio State University and law professor Jonathan Hafetz from Seton Hall Law School. Both will tackle the Supreme Court case though critical and modern lenses. “Hafetz is going to deal with the modern aspects of the case, how it got re-understood during the war on terror,” Leonard said. “How should we use it to understand what rights we give to those in Guantanamo Bay and why it matters so much that we use the federal courts as opposed to military commissions.” Winger said Benedict is the textbook writer for U.S. constitutional history and the foremost historian of the 19th century. Winger described him as being “in everybody’s bibliographies.” The conference will also have other speakers and panels during its two-day duration. Both Leonard and Winger encourage students interested in politics, government, history or law to register and join them on either day.
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The United States Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. “Students can see what faculty do outside of the classroom; they can see the research,” Leonard said. “Given the small number of people that conference is centered on students are going to have a chance to meet and talk to really smart and important people in these areas. This is not something they get to do at a big academic conference.” A limited number of history students can be reimbursed by the department of History
“I know many students may never use a service such as this, but there are some, especially those who may have had past traumatic experiences, in which providing escorts helps them keep focus on their academics,” Woodruff said. “For others this service provides some level of reassurance for when they don’t have anyone else to walk across campus with.” Many students wonder if they are able to use this service if they have been drinking. Woodruff said the program is open to students who are under the influence, but if they are out of control, that is a different story. “If the student appears to be a health risk for alcohol poisoning or other apparent injuries, they would be obligated to call for medical assistance,” Woodruff said.
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Woodruff said the amount of calls they receive varies depending on what time of the year it is. He said they typically have more action during the first few weeks of each semester because new students are still getting used to being on campus. Ekwonwa said she would use Safe Walk if she was at Milner Library and did not feel comfortable walking home. However, if it was a farther distance, she would look into alternative transportation options. “I think Uber would be the go-to for students just because when people walk home from a night out they usually won’t want to walk and would rather have someone drive them from point A to point B,” Ekwonwa said. Woodruff understands this might not be the most popular route for the majority of students, but the department’s goal is to help students get to and from places safely, and even if this program is only helping two students, that’s better than none.
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Senior wideout Anthony Warrum led all receivers with nine catches for 116 yards. Sophomore Spencer Schnell had eight catches for 46 yards while Christian Gibbs added six catches for 71 yards. Alejandro Rivera led all defenders with nine tackles (five solo, four assisted). B.J. Bello had another solid performance, adding five tackles (three solo, two assisted). Montre Hartage led the Wildcats' defense with nine solo tackles. Bello, an Illinois graduate transfer offered advice to his new FCS teammates before Saturday's game. "There's not much difference between Big Ten and the [type of] football we play," Bello said. "This summer, I went through one of the toughest camps I've ever been through in my college career. We were ready for this day." Both teams traded possession on several occasions during the back and forth play. Reece Attard punted six times while NU's Hunter Niswander booted it seven times. Thorson finished completing 17-of-41 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown. He was also NU's leading rusher with 12 carries for 30 yards. ISU contained NU running back Justin Jackson to just 11 carries for 39 yards. "We slowed them down pretty well," Spack said. "Going into the game, I was worried about being able to tackle well. We got that done. There were some ugly tackles out there, but there are no ugly tackles when they hit the ground." ISU's victory over NU was its first ever against a Big Ten opponent. The Redbirds are 1-8 all-time versus Big Ten opponents. Spack said, "We've had a lot of good teams here — guys who have set the foundation of what we do now. But this team is pretty smart from top to bottom. They know what it takes. These guys paid a price to be out there. They deserve it. We have a depth of leadership throughout every class and every position. It's not just one guy. That bodes well in a game like this." The Redbirds host Eastern Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday for a Family Weekend rival showdown at Hancock Stadium. Josh Tolentino is a Sports Editor at The Vidette and can be reached at jtolent@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @JCTSports.
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The fruit and veggie bags will have fresh produce that students can purchase in bulk.
Fresh FAVs promotes nutritious eating Eight-week eating program gives ISU community opportunity to save money while eating healthy REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter | @VRebeccaDavis
Experimenting with food as an adult can be difficult. Often times, people are so busy with work, class or internships that grocery shopping is left on the backburner and dinners start to consist of mac-and-cheese or ramen noodles. Not only is this boring, it can also greatly affect the health of the people who eat like that all the time due to its convenience. The best way to stay healthy is to nourish your body with beneficial foods, which can be difficult when fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive and hard to find. Luckily for Illinois State University students, Health Promotion and Wellness has set up a program for students
to receive affordable fresh produce right on campus. The program, called Fresh FAVs, aims to increase the availability and consumption of fresh produce on campus by bringing cost-effective healthy options to faculty, staff and students at ISU. From Sept. 23 through Nov. 11, Fresh FAVs will deliver weekly bags of fruits and vegetables to campus. “Each week is a different variety of fruits and vegetables chosen by the dietetic students,” Julie Schumacher, associate professor and director of the Dietetic Internship and master’s programs in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, said. “A benefit of the program is the variety, for those who may only purchase a few various produce items at
the store, this program ensure seven different varieties of items each week.” Food will be delivered each Friday to the John Green Food Service building on campus, and bags include recipes using the ingredients available in the bags. Therefore, in addition to receiving affordable produce, there is also the opportunity to further cooking skills at home. “From the health data gathered by Health Promotion and Wellness, we know that our students and employees are not consuming the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables,” Erin Link, coordinator for communication and marketing in the Health Promotion and Wellness department, said. “This program helps to make fresh
produce more readily available and convenient, which helps participants increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they are eating.” Each week participants will receive fruits and vegetables in varying quantities, depending on the size of the plan they purchase. The produce is high-quality and purchased in bulk through the Campus Dining food supplier, which allows a lower cost for those utilizing the program. “Fresh FAVs is great for students because it is cheap, convenient and takes the guess work out of grocery shopping,” Link said. Students who have an interest in trying new foods and recipes are encouraged to sign up for the program, as the bags contain a diverse
selection of produce. “If you’re not a fan of variety, you probably won’t like this. But if you’re willing to try new things and take the time to prepare items, it’s totally awesome,” Annie Weaver, senior specialist in the Leadership and Community Connections unit of the Dean of Students Office, said. Weaver has participated in Fresh FAVs for multiple semesters. The deadline to sign up is 5 p.m. Wednesday, so interested students and staff should register as soon as possible. Bag prices range from $55.55-$151.50 for the entire eightweek program, and bags come in small, medium and large sizes. More information can be found on the Health Promotion and Wellness website.
Professor Cara Rabe-Hemp is passionate about informing students DEB BETHEL Features Reporter | @thedebbethel
As a professor of criminal justice sciences at Illinois State University for the past 15 years, Dr. Cara Rabe-Hemp has watched many instances play out within the governmental and political world. She teaches about them in hopes of making future policy makers and government officials conscientious and informed. Starting college as a small-town, firstgeneration student, Rabe-Hemp followed her heart into criminal justice studies, taking interest in gender, policing, deviance and citizen perceptions of the police. As a smalltown student, she made use of her university’s ample resources and turned her questions into answers. While in school, Rabe-Hemp imagined herself going into the criminal justice field and never thought about teaching the subject. In her graduate studies at ISU, however, her perception changed when a professor took a leave and asked her to cover the classes. “Up until that moment, my plan was to go into the field; I had never considered being a professor as a career choice. But once I got into the classroom for a couple of weeks, I was totally hooked. I knew once I had that opportunity that teaching was something I would love to do,” Rabe-Hemp said. And in her 15 years at ISU, she has never regretted the decision of becoming a criminal
justice sciences professor. Out of the five courses available to freshmen through graduate students that Rabe-Hemp teaches, she says she is especially passionate about her undergraduate general education course, CJS 102 — Individuals, Society and Justice. “It’s the one chance to share the information you think is most important about your field with a group of students so that when they read newspapers or see media portrayals of what’s going on, they can be a conscientious reader of that information and differentiate between what’s fact and fiction,” Rabe-Hemp said. Her teaching isn’t the only thing that she loves about the job, though. Reaching out to students, whether to her classes, student groups or individuals, has amplified her passion for what she does. One of the student groups that she helps with and cofounded is Breaking Barriers, a group intended to help women break the barriers in the male-dominated field of criminal justice. This topic is especially important to her, as she is working on another project based on the theme of women in the police force — her first book, “Thriving in the All Boys Club.” “Thriving in the All Boys Club” is a collection of experiences and stories told to RabeHemp by women who went into the police force in the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s. She chose to study and write on this subject not only to
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ISU professor Cara Rabe-Hemp is pictured ready to teach her students in Schroeder Hall. create more understanding and insight to the obstacles women have to face in the field, but also to create an appreciation to the women in the force whose presence in policing has transformed and challenged policies and the modernity and diversity of police departments.
As if she isn’t busy enough, she is working on another book, which will feature a chapter on crime policy.
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REDBIRD RE PORT Volleyball goes 2-1 in Tennessee Illinois State volleyball scored big at the Blue Raider Bash at Murfreesboro, Tenn., with a 2-1 record and set season bests which included a program second-best attacking percentage of .536 during its sweep over Tennessee Tech Saturday.
Soccer defeats North Dakota 2-0 ISU Women’s soccer would use goals from freshman Mikayla Unger and junior Emily Dickman to win 2-0. ISU has three shutouts in ’16.
Cross Country hosts ISU Invitational Kyle Mattes ran strong finishing 15th with a time of 25:46, which helped the men’s team place fourth. The women’s team placed fifth with freshman Phoebe Clowser placing 17th.
MVFC SCORES Ilinois State 9, Northwestern 7 North Dakota State 50, EWU 44 (OT) Missouri State 28, Murray State 22 Iowa State 20, Northern Iowa 14 South Dakota State 56, Drake 28 Southern Illinois 30, SE Missouri State 22 Minnesota 58, Indiana State 28 South Dakota 52, Weber State 49 (2OT) West Virginia 38, Youngstown State 21 Western Illinois 34, Northern Arizona 20
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George Moreira celebrates after scoring ISU’s only touchdown during the Redbirds’ 9-7 victory over Northwestern Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston.
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Spack, Redbirds defeat Big Ten opponent for first time in program history JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor | @JCTSports
EVANSTON -- It was an ugly back-and-forth slugfest, but Illinois State escaped with a 9-7 victory over Northwestern Saturday afternoon thanks to a game-winning 33-yard field goal by ISU placekicker Sean Slattery as time expired. "I was trying to figure out the wind all day. I was aiming at that left upright just a little bit inside," Slattery, who missed an extra point attempt earlier in the game, said. "The wind stopped right when I kicked it. It felt good." The Redbirds (2-0) mobbed Slattery and stormed midfield after the football bounced off the upright and in. It was an exciting finish to an ugly
game against the Wildcats (0-2) . "We found out how bad they wanted to be good," head coach Brock Spack, who led ISU to its first victory against a Big Ten opponent, said. "We pushed them pretty hard and they did a great job." ISU took a 6-0 lead with 32 seconds left in the first half when tailback George Moreira snuck into the end zone off a 6-yard rush but Slattery missed the extra point attempt. Moreira led all rushers with 12 carries for 56 yards. NU finally scored at the 9:10 mark of the fourth quarter when quarterback Clayton Thorson marched down the field finding Austin Carr for a 10-yard touchdown which put the Wildcats up 7-6. The play capped a 12-play, 55-yard drive. ISU quarterback Jake Kolbe completed 30-of-41
pass attempts for 287 yards. His 30 completions and 287 passing yards were both career highs. Kolbe threw two interceptions but the sophomore signal caller saved his best for last. Kolbe completed seven passes during the Redbirds' game-winning drive, which started at the ISU 13-yard line. Kolbe's seven completions were the most the sophomore signal caller had on a single offensive possession against the Wildcats. “We never gave up. We had pretty bad drives and I made made some pretty bad mistakes,” Kolbe said. “But it’s not too hard to rebound when you have great teammates who make tough plays.”
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Kolbe comes in clutch vs. Thorson
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UPCOMING Football Takes on Eastern Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium for Family Weekend.
Soccer Travels to Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois 4 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Swimming and Diving Hosts an intrasquad redand-white meet at Horton Pool at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Volleyball Participates in the UNI Invitational Friday and Saturday.
Women’s Golf Competes in the Payne Stewart Memorial in Springfield, Mo., Monday and Tuesday. Infographic by Jeremy Burcenski | Vidette Art Director
Compiled by Vidette Sports Staff