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espite the still-too-hot weather, fall is just around the corner and Illinois State students are gearing up for the season changes. There is much to look forward to when fall arrives; sweaters, football, Homecoming, nature and Halloween. Despite the consistent 90 degree weather students have been experiencing, even in late September, students still dream of that perfect fall weather, like senior public relations major Leia Atas. “The weather is perfect – not too hot and not too cold,” said Atas. For the sports fans, football is a big to-do when fall rolls around. Senior journalism major Lane Henkins said football will always be his number one favorite for the autumn season. At Illinois State, when football is in fullswing, so are Homecoming festivities. ISU’s Homecoming is a whole week of events including voting for Homecoming royalty, attending the Homecoming parade and tailgating just before the big football game. Junior international business and Spanish double major Vanesa Velazquez said, “I really look forward to homecoming because, since I’m part of the Student Alumni Council, there’s a lot of programming and fun events that take place during this time.” Atas said that she likes all the fall festivities that come too. Some staples for fall include pumpkin patches and haunted houses like Constitution Trail’s Haunted Trail and Mindtrap Haunted Attraction on North Road in Bloomington. As the weather starts to get cooler within the next couple of months, students will soon be able to pull out hoodies and long sleeves, officially initiating the beginning of sweater weather. Senior public relations major Aaron Gyllenhaal said, “I love being able to wear flannels, watch the leaves turn beautiful colors and walk around in the cooler temperatures. see FALL on page 3
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of college education at ISU,” said Amaravadi. “Many Indian families look The McLean County India forward to hosting this annual Association (MCIA) will host its event as it is an opportunity to annual Festival of India from noon showcase Indian culture and to 4 p.m. on Sept. 29 on the Illitradition to the community and nois State Quad. Yoga workshops, promote cross-cultural learning meditation and henna paintings experience.” are just a few of the many activiThe Festival of India is a day ties that will be offered. filled with shopping, aromatic “Festival of India is an annual Indian food, music, cultural event that attempts to bridge activities, Bollywood Dance Fitcultures, generations and comness, face painting and a bounce munities through one day of house. The MCIA is expecting a togetherness,” said the MCIA crowd of 700-800 people. Committee in a Facebook post. There will also be a States “It is a day when visitors are Parade that allows participants encouraged to participate in a to display the different cultures thematic display of the rich Indian of the 29 Indian states. Creating culture and diversity. Festival of a “festive air” to this event, each India promises an immersive exhibit uses different music, environment that salutes history, vidette Archive props and attire to truly showembraces globalization and cele- The annual Festival of India will include yoga workshops., meditaion and henna case each unique state. brates communities.” Members of the community painting for all atendees. Students, faculty, staff and community members are MCIA is the oldest Indian orga- welcome to attend the event. can get involved in a variety of nization in Central Illinois. They different activities, whether it is were established in 1979 to prorenting a stall, registering culserving, leading and representing since 2006 and was originally vide a means of bringing social the Indian community.” hosted at Miller Park. In 2011, tural program performances or and cultural events to the Indian MCIA works to collaborate with MCIA began collaborating with participating in the parade, there community. various organizations to bene- Illinois State and has continued is something for people of all dif“Since then, MCIA has done sig- fit Bloomington-Normal through the tradition of hosting the event ferent backgrounds. nificant work for social and cultural volunteering and charitable on the Quad ever since. development in the Bloomington- activities while promoting AsianGRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter “MCIA enjoys having this event Normal community,” said General Indian culture and values among on the Quad as it makes this event for The Vidette. She can be conSecretary Saraswathi Amaravadi. its members. accessible to the students and tacted at mgbarbi@ilstu.edu. Fol“It continues to play a large role in This event has been going on diversity is a high priority as a part low her on Twitter at @gracebarbic.
New solar farms approved by McLean County Board GRACE BARBIC News Reporter | @gracebarbic
The McLean County Board approved a new solar farm to develop in Bloomington Township at its meeting Tuesday morning. The vote was near-unanimous with only one member voting against the request. “Board member Catherine Metsker voted against the first one, citing high farmland value but okayed the second because the land has lower farmland value,” WGLT reported. The Solar Power Generating Facility will be constructed in the Agriculture District of Bloomington. The facility will replace existing crop production land, farm dwelling and outbuildings. The property will be about 72 acres in size. Talk of the new solar farm has been going on for about a month.
ASD McLean IL Solar I, LLC by Amp Solar Development, Inc. put in the request and their hearing date was Aug. 7. Officials signed off on the county’s first four solar farms earlier this year and this request is one of five others that have come before the county’s Zoning Board of Appeals, the Pantagraph reports. A solar farm was also approved for rural Heyworth. This is not the first or last time community members will be hearing talk of solar farms in the area. The 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act calls for a quarter of Illinois power to be renewable by 2025. GRACE BARBIC is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at mgbarbi@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @gracebarbic
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ISU community to celebrate Latino heritage month ANDREW DOUGHERTY Senior News Reporter | @addough
Illinois State University’s Latin American and Latino Studies Program will be partnering with various RSOs to honor Latino culture and heritage as part of Latino Heritage Month. The celebration will take place from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15 and will feature events such as guest speakers, a fair and a Day of the Dead Celebration. Association of Latin American Students member Jocelyn Alfaro said Latino Heritage Month is a
way for Latinos in the of that. It’s a month-long ISU community to celcelebration by Latino ebrate their culture and people about who we are independence. and what we stand for,” “It’s a month to she said. celebrate our indepen“Even though we’ve dence from the Spanish gotten a lot of our culEmpire. There’s sevture and heritage eral different countries from Spain, we like to that became indepenacknowledge that we’re Alfredo dent such as Mexico, now independent and Mirandé Puerto Rico, Central we have our own cusAmerican and South American toms and own traditions even if countries,” Alfaro said. every country is different,” Alfaro “Basically, it’s the same as the added. United States celebrating the The keynote speaker for celFourth of July. This is our version ebratory month will be Alfredo
Mirandé who will give a talk titled “Behind the Mask: Gender Hybridity in a Zapotec Community,” which will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Center for Visual Arts room 147. Those who attend the lively Hispanic Heritage Fair will have the opportunity to learn more about the food, music, entertainment, clothing and festivals held around the Spanish-speaking countries. The fair will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. ISU’s Spanish Club will present
the Day of the Dead Cultural Presentation and Costume Party at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Escalante room of Manchester Hall. A cultural presentation will be held during the opening hour followed by the club’s annual costume party. ANDREW DOUGHERTY is a senior news reporter for The Vidette. Contact him at vidette_addough@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @addough.
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CTLT offers workshops to educate on privilege, microaggressions KATELIN AANERUD News Reporter | @wotadream
The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology is offering a three-part workshop, which started Friday, to faculty and staff that will shed light on topics like diversity, privilege and microaggressions. The CTLT’s Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion started with a workshop on Friday about implicit bias. Led by CTLT Coordinator Mayuko Nakamura, it explored a person’s tendencies to judge others based on their pasts. They also addressed ways to reduce with unconscious bias both in the classroom, and in day-to-day lives. “It’s helpful for people to attend these so when they’re working with people from different backgrounds they are aware of certain things that might happen in a conversation, or discussion,” Nakamura said. “For example, if they are aware of their own implicit bias they can effectively catch if they’re judging people.” There will be a program about microaggressions from noon until 1:30 p.m on Sept. 28. that is conducted by Nakamura and Dakesa Piña, staff counselor. Participants will learn how microaggressions effect life on campus, and the effect they have on others. Like the first workshop, people partaking in the event will also be instructed on how to stop these unintentional behaviors. The last program will occur on Oct. 12 at the same time, with David Adams accompanying Nakamura. Participants of this workshop will learn privilege and its function
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Left to Right: Corbin Rice, Alize Graves and Whitney Ward spend time together in the Diversity Advocacy office located on the second floor of the Bone Student Center. in society. They will also be able to recognize their own privileges and learn about ways to be more inclusive in the classroom. “These are open to staff and faculty as well as graduate students. We work with faculty a lot, and the rest of the staff is welcomed because they deal with the students, so it’s coming from the perspective of people who work with others from different
backgrounds. This will help them and the students in the classroom,” said Nakamura. These workshops are assured to be a safe, friendly and nont h r e ate n i ng e nv i r on me nt . Seating is limited and registration is required. Sign-up is now available through the My.Illinoisstate web portal. There are plans to do a similar set of workshops, and expand on the ideas next semester.
KATELIN AANERUD is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at ksaaner@ ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @wotadream.
Ewing Manor marks 90 years with time capsule GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter | @GKarstenISU
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Ewing Manor will celebrate its 90th anniversary 10 a.m. Sept. 27 to open a time capsule and provide special activites for the public.
Ewing Manor will be celebrating its 90th anniversary, including special activities for the public to enjoy this historical site. “In 1928, workers broke ground for the Ewing Manor in Bloomington, Ill,” ISU Assistant Director of Media Relations Rachel Hatch said . “A celebration of the historic manor home will include a tour with secrets revealed, a photo exhibit, and a glimpse into the life of the extraordinary woman who lived there.” Free tours to the public will be given of the manor, also known as Sunset Hill, located at 48 Sunset Road. Tours include photos of the manor during construction,
original furnishings and artwork from the manor. The main attraction will be the manor’s time capsule, owned by the original family in 1928. The capsule is to be opened by Ewing family members earlier in the day. Items within will be shown during public tours. Media around the area is invited to attend the capsule opening, according to Hatch, at 10 a.m. on Sept. 27. Ewing family members from across the country will be attending the celebration. The manor was designed by Davis Ewing and his wife Hazle, built on the outskirts of Bloomington, and served as a location for Ewing activities. Davis’ father was ambassador to Belgium and created a successful concrete company. The company
helped build most of Bloomington’s first sidewalks. Hazle was an heir to her father’s Chicago Wrigley Company partnership. The property is currently maintained by the Illinois State University Foundation Board and remains visually appealing due to dedicated volunteers. More information on the celebration can be found at http:// news.illinoisstate.edu/2018/09/ ew ing-manor-celebrates-90thanniversary-september-27/. GARRETT KARSTEN is a news reporter reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at gtkarst@ilstu. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ GKarstenISU.
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VIDETTE EDITORIAL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Voting with principles
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overty has been referred to as the leveler of civilizations. The inflation of gold and silver was one of the main reasons for the decline of both the Roman and Ottoman Empires. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t mass-scale civil war and increased military spending that leads to the collapse of a nation; its economic inequality. In an article published by Foreign Policy, “extractive” economic systems will eventually ensure a state fails. This economic model functions by robbing citizens of opportunities and destroying incentives for innovation and societal evolution. This works to the detriment of the everyday people who finds themselves stagnated with very little room for social mobilization or actual job fulfilment for the benefit of a small wealthy class of elites. These people, by birthright, are the only ones who benefit from the extraction of minerals and non-renewable resources, often by using forced labor practices in under-developed countries. This can be seen in subSaharan Africa, Asia and Latin America following mass civil conflicts and the collapse of foreign puppet governments. These regimes were put in place by other
nations that saw strategic military, security or economic value in a weaker state by installing governance that works for them not the people. Economic stagnation occurs in places like Uzbekistan, where the government forced school children to pick cotton instead of attend class to benefit only the president and his friends. The per capita income level is not much better than it was when the Soviet Union collapsed. Russia, despite being a world superpower, ahem — only because they have nukes — failed to fully develop by blocking efforts to modernize through technological advances.
Does any of this sound familiar? The Trump administration’s “Make America Great Again” is actually going to make everything worse by prioritizing old energy technology like coal over solar and wind energies. This will affect the overall health of people in this country, increasing birth defects, cancer and respiratory problems. Students will find that the creation of new tech jobs are being suppressed because they don’t benefit Trump or his friends and family. We are being forced to rely on the technologies of the past, leaving newly indebted recent college grads without jobs or opportunities for advancement.
We are being crushed by a debt bankruptcy can’t even save us from, with no viable way of paying it off. This is a call to action: vote in the midterm elections. They are so important. A Vox article cites that while Millennials are reliably Democrats with the potential to counter destructive Republican policy, only 28% of us who can vote actually show up to the polls during midterm elections. We care so much more about the presidential election than the local and gubernatorial ones that actually have the greatest effect on our day-to-day lives. No, this November isn’t going to directly replace Trump, but we can vote for representatives with principles, oust the career politicians who won’t admit our current administration’s corruptions out of fear of political suicide or the death of their political party. We can’t allow our country to be run into the ground out of fear of professional repercussion. It has been said that a monarch cannot control who they govern. Eventually the will of the people, the majority, will be actualized if only this country stays alive long enough for this to be realized.
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Supreme Court Justices and term limits MY VIEW ANDREW DOUGHERTY | Columnist
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ith Brett Kavanaugh close to being confirmed as President Donald Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee, the question of term limits for the justices has been a hot topic of discussion now more than any other time in our nation’s history. I’d first like say to “hats off” to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for being a masterful politician. Not only did McConnell obstruct and block former President Obama’s Supreme Court pick Merrick Garland, but was able to get Neil Gorsuch confirmed right after Trump won the 2016 election. It was unheard of to block a Supreme Court nominee for such an extended period of time, while leaving only eight justices on the court. It is worth noting that President Trump was only able to nominate two
justices to the highest court in the land because now-retired Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) eliminated the filibuster rule a few years ago. Two weeks ago, John Oliver held a segment on his show “Last Week Tonight” on why the U.S. has lifetime appointments for the justices. It was insightful to say the least, so let’s discuss why we need term limits for supreme court justices. Eric Segall, author of “Supreme Myths,” pointed out that a lot of other countries have a system such as ours, which can invalidate laws. The difference? None of them have life-tenure. “There is not a judge in the world, in any democracy, who sits on the highest court in the land and has life-tenure,” Mr. Segall stated. Putting aside our ideological views, this system of life-tenure for one of the most powerful institutions in our nation is dangerous and needs to be fixed. Once appointed, a justice has lifetime tenure unless they resign, retire or are removed from office. For one, having whoever sits in the Oval Office choose a nominee for the court gives that president and their partisan views a decades-long influence
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on major Supreme Court decisions. If you weren’t a fan of George H. W. Bush, too bad, Justice Clarence Thomas was his nominee. Still have animosity towards George W. Bush? Too bad, he has two nominees on the court. If you thought Obama was the worst, he has two nominees as well. Don’t forget: none of those justices are going anywhere anytime soon, with the exception of two. I’ve got even more news, good or bad depending on how you view President Trump. He already has Gorsuch on the court and Kavanaugh will more than likely be confirmed. The two justices, Ginsburg and Breyer, both appointed by Clinton, are both in their 80s. They’re pretty old (no offense folks), and may not last past Trump’s first term or a second term, if he wins in 2020. This means Trump will have the ability to nominate two more justices to the Supreme Court, shifting the ideological tide from half conservative and half liberal to completely conservative. I won’t get into the implications of that scenario but the jist of it is that abortion rights, gay marriage and environmental protection laws, among many others, are at risk.
The other issue I’d like to point out about life-tenure is age. Some argue that with decades of experience on the Supreme Court, justices attain an immense amount of wisdom. That may be true, but that does not consider mental health issues, physical ailments and other health complications which could hinder their thought processes, let alone the decisions they make. You should think about this next point as well. Imagine a justice who was appointed during a conservative era in American history who held racist, misogynistic or bigoted views. That individual would have the power to cast multiple potential tie-breaking decisions on matters such as voting rights or workplace harassment, which would have negative implications for millions of Americans. The solution to all of this, as I have mentioned, would be term limits. Perhaps 18 years, or 10, but either way we cannot have justices appointed for life. It’s simply not democratic.
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Milner sponsors scholarship to D.C.
NEWS IN BRIEF 3 killed in I-39 truck crash early Wednesday An interstate crash took three lives early Wednesday causing major rerouting near Hudson. The accident occurred on Interstate 39 involving two semi-tractor trailers. Eyewitnesses report that the accident was a head-on collision caused by the northbound tractor trailer crossing the median and smashing another semi-tractor trailer. Hudson Fire Department called to the scene at 5:50 a.m. Illinois State Police were on the scene and the McLean County Coroner’s office was called to the accident shortly afterward. The coroner’s office has not released an official press release identifying the three individuals. ISP began rerouting traffic toward the nearest Hudson exit around 1:45 p.m. As of late Wednesday afternoon, police were recommending that drivers find alternative routes heading southbound. MICHAEL SMITH | NEWS REPORTER
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Special guest to lecture on Germany and U.S. influences University of Texas at Arlington’s Thomas Adam will explore intercultural transfers between 19th century Germany and the United States from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 in Schroeder Hall 214 with a lecture titled, “Exams, Libraries and Christmas Trees: The Spread of German Transcultural Influence in the Nineteenth-Century United States.” Adam will explore scholar of Spanish literature at Harvard George Ticknor’s travel journals and his witnessed accounts in 1835 that served as ideas for the creation of the Boston Public Library and the acceptance of trimming Christmas trees and exchanging gifts. Adam is the founding editor of the “Yearbook of Transnational History” and a book series on International Transfer Studies with Anthem Press. BECKY FLETCHER | NEWS EDITOR
SYDNEY HALL News Reporter | @sydneyhall22
The Milner Library will be sponsoring a scholarship program for students to complete an annual internship opportunity of their choice in Washington D.C. The library will be funding up to $3,500 of housing for one student to spend the duration of their summer participating in the internship. The internship consists of multiple opportunities from a wide variety of fields, allowing various types of students to attend the trip. Only one student will be accepted to receive the internship and its funding. The trips will take place from mid-May until early August. Associate Dean for public services and technology Chad Kahl elaborated on what the internship consists of.
“If they were accepted to whatever federal agency they might be in, there would be rules that would be kind of what you would see at a typical library position; so they might help someone with research needs, they might help check out items and then for the Smithsonian or the National Archives and Records Administration, you might find duties that archivists tend to do. So they might help develop collections that people can use to do their own research,” Kahl said. The application process for this internship is a multi-step process that includes pre-applications and interviews. “Milner will utilize the applications to identify finalists for interviews prior to naming a scholarship recipient. The process will also help the student prepare for the formal internship application they will be submitting to the federal office in Washington D.C,” said Kahl.
His advice for students considering the internship would be to take advantage of the opportunity. With opportunities presented in an internship, Kahl also said there are endless possibilites for experiences while participating with the working of the government. “We’re really hoping that they get an opportunity to try out the sort of professional skills that they’re learning in their classwork here and that gives them a chance to experience what that might be like in a library or museum or archive setting,” said Kahl. The deadline for the internship application is Oct. 31st. SYDNEY HALL is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at sahall6@ilstu. edu Follow her on Twitter at @sydneyhall22.
Jessica Lynn to bring LGBTQ message to ISU ANDREA RICKER News Reporter | @ricker_andrea
Transgender advocate and speaker Jessica Lynn will share her message with Illinois State at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 in Schroeder Hall room 130. Lynn is a world-renowned speaker and the event will involve her talking about her activism and experiences as a trans woman and a parent. The talk will be free to the public. “There’s still a lot of folks who don’t know about trans issues,” says PRIDE Vice President Emily Patterson. “Even when you do know about trans issues there’s always different
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“Before Thanksgiving comes to ready the student body for dreaded finals and Christmas break, Halloween is a favorite among many students for the costumes, the parties and the smorgasbord of candy. “Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I am planning my costumes all season,” said Gyllenhaal. With cooler temperatures and warmer clothes also comes warmer foods. Pumpkin pie, hot cocoa and pumpkin spice lattes and more fall-like foods paired with a warmscented candle can put anyone in a
people’s stories that we haven’t heard yet, and her story is definitely a unique one.” An important reason for Lynn coming to ISU is Jessica the fact that she is Lynn a trans woman but also a parent, which is a narrative that is not talked about often. The event is part of ISU’s QUEERTalks and Speaker Series. Lynn reached out to the LGBTQ Institute, who was interested in bringing her to campus. Not only is cozy mood. There are a lot of things for ISU students to look forward to as the fall months roll in. Football, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, cozy clothes, comfort foods and Halloween festivities are just a few of the ways students are preparing for autumn. Ninety degree weather cannot last forever and pretty soon, sweater weather will be in full swing. BECKY FLETCHER is a News Editor for The Vidette. Contact her at rlflet1@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @becky__fletcher
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she a renowned speaker, but she is open with her experiences. She is known for her “you can ask anything Q&A sessions,” said Patterson. The event will be an open and honest conversation with Lynn. “Jessica’s talk will provide the ISU community with an opportunity to engage in conversation about social justice,” said Assistant Professor Eric Willey. “While conversations about legislation and court decisions might happen in the abstract, Jessica’s talk will illustrate how they impact individuals, their families and their lives.”
The intended outcome of this talk is for the audience to learn about these different narratives transgender people have. There is not just one solid narrative, and the event wants people to listen to all the stories that are out there. “The struggle for equality is ongoing,” said Willey. “As informed and engaged global citizens, the members of the ISU community can make a difference in people’s lives and will have opportunities to further positive goals for the betterment of society both while at ISU and after graduation.”
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Junior communications major Jeffery Pearson does not regret transfering to ISU after graduating from North Lawndale College Prep. Pearson ensures he networks with as many students as possible. Samantha Brinkman Vidette Photo Editor
Windy City to Redbird country Jeffery Pearson develops network, study habits at ISU CHLOE LINDBOM Features Reporter | @chloe_dae17
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rom Chicago comes a student who chose Illinois State University as the next step in a life with big plans. Junior communications major Jeffery Pearson graduated from North Lawndale College Prep in Chicago. He is happy with the decision to transfer, even though he didn’t know what to expect. ISU is just close enough for him to be near home, but far enough where he can grow into the person he wants to be. Pearson came to ISU to be a communications major so he could have the tools to start his career while graduating quickly. “A business major would have taken too long to finish in a reasonable amount of time, since I am a transfer student, I want to hurry up and finish school,” Pearson said. As an aspiring sports agent, Pearson believes an education in communications is his ticket to big post-graduation plans.
He plans to start this career immediately after he graduates. Pearson also wants to get into real estate once he feels comfortable as a sports agent. Like so many people, money is a motivator. “Everyone I know who is wealthy has more than one source of income,” Pearson explained. Pearson is not involved in any campus groups; however, he can always be found at Milner Library. He doesn’t own a working computer, he goes to the library to buckle down and get everything done. He also likes the atmosphere Milner provides. Since Milner is not Pearson’s home where he there are more distractions, he has more time to breathe and focus on his school work. ISU has not only allowed Pearson to focus on schoolwork at the library, but it has allowed him to network. His favorite part of attending ISU is meeting people and being able to connect with fellow students. “While talking, we easily connected over our majors and what we want to do with our future careers in a matter of
seconds,” Pearson said. “This goes to show that the world is not as divided as it is shown on television.” Pearson has already gotten to know many people in his short time here and plans to keep meeting them to not only make friends, but make connections that could last him for a lifetime. Pearson’s advice to incoming and current students is to network and get out of your comfort zone. “While you are here, find your passion and put the time and effort into it,” Pearson stated. “This is what you will be doing for the rest of your life, having fun is also a key part to going to school so you aren’t going crazy over all the work.” He continued, “You still pay to go to ISU, but enjoy your time while putting in the work to succeed and graduate as a Redbird.” CHLOE LINDBOM is a Features reporter for the Vidette. She can be contacted at cdlindb@ilstu.edu Follow her on Twitter at @chloe_dae17
Sober Redbirds provides strength in drug-free numbers STORY BY STUART STALTER Features Editor | @VidetteStuS | ILUSTRATION BY FLYNN GERAGHTY | ART DIRECTOR
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ddiction is a demon that drags too many people through hell on Earth. Fortunately, those who are recovering from substance abuse at Illinois State University do not have to fight alone. Sober Redbirds is a new RSO that strives to provide a supportive environment for students who are recovering from addiction live a drug-free lifestyle or support sober lifestyles. To foster a positive environment of support and socialization, the group will plan and also engage in substance-free socialization activities, including BBQs, movie nights, sober birthday parties, bowling parties and sporting games. Adviser and staff counselor Jamie Laurson explains the ultimate goals of Sober Redbirds. “A key goal of the group is to offer peer support for students
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Percentage of college students who qualify for alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
who are in recovery, substance free or want more sober socialization opportunities,” Laurson said. “Furthermore, the group works to educate the campus on substance use disorders and recovery, focusing on de-stigmatization and building support across campus for these students.” As National Recovery Month, September is a particularly important month for building support for those in recovery. About 20 percent of college students qualify for alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. In support of National Recovery Month, Sober Redbirds will host Gratitude Day from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in Schroeder Hall. Participants can write something they are grateful for on the wall and/or write a card to thank someone meaningful.
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Those who are enrolled in a full-time college program are twice as likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who do not attend, according to AddictionCenter research.
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Some alcohol and/or drug users believe sobriety presents an unfilled void in life. Laurson notes the perhaps otherwiseunnoticed life appreciation sobriety provides. “I think many who consider sobriety wonder if they will have fun without using substances,” Laurson said. “ Most come to realize that sobriety is full of adventures that create many wonderful moments and memories, i.e. the ability to enjoy even little moments that weren’t noticed before, like the clouds in a blue sky.” Moving forward, the small group (there are currently 18 likes on the group’s Facebook page) looks to increase in size. In the process, Sober Redbirds is looking for executive board positions. Those interested in joining or additional information can email Laurson at jllaurs@IllinoisState.edu, or call (309) 438-2564.
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THE VIDETTE | SPORTS | PAGE 7
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
On a role and settling in
Illinois State men’s, women’s golf finish second tournaments of season at Colorado State, Ball State NICHOLAS HONEYSETT Sports Reporter | @Honeyhoneysett
The spectacular shooting that the Illinois State men’s golf team displayed at its first tournament traveled with it to Fort Collins, Colorado, at the Ram Masters Invitational. Meanwhile, after hosting Ball State Sept. 9-10, the ISU women’s golf team traveled to Muncie, Indiana, Monday for the Cardinal Classic, taking on host Ball State and 14 other schools.
to score for the Redbirds, shooting five-over-par and landing 31st overall. After traveling to two different invitations and placing first and now second at those invitations, the Redbirds are now being looked at in the MVC as the team to compete with. The Redbirds will be travelling again to the Firestone Invitational on Oct. 1.
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then turned it around Tuesday and lowered her score to fourover-par. She finished with a score of 226, helping her place 20th overall. ISU junior Paige Seiser had two birdies in the final round, leading her to 2-over-par and placing 22nd overall. The beginning of the year was a little crazy for Coach Hall, getting to ISU in August, but after the first two tournaments she seems to be settling in nicely. “The administration has been great [and] the change has been smooth,” Hall said. The Redbirds will be travel to Columbia, Missouri, for the
The Redbirds sat in 12th place after the first morning, then jumped two places to end the tournament tied Reigning Missouri Valley Conference for 10th place. Golfer of the Week David Perkins helped It was just the second tournament lead ISU to a second place finish out of the for new ISU head coach Breanne Hall. Ram Masters Results 17 schools at the Ram Masters Invitational “[I] was excited and happy to work 1. Colorado State at Colorado State Monday and Tuesday. with the women on the team,” Hall 2. Illinois State “I am really pleased with how the guys said. 3. South Dakota came out of the gate after opening last week The team shot a 317 Monday 4. Denver with such a strong performance,” ISU head and was striking the ball well all 5. Northern Colorado coach Ray Kralis said. “I like the fact that tournament. we were out of our comfort zone and still After Monday, Hall emphasized 6. University of Wyoming 7. Wichita State responded.” certain things to her team. The Redbirds shot 850 through the course “Staying positive and keep striking 8. Long Beach State of three rounds. the ball as well as we have been,” Hall 9. Seattle University ISU had three golfers place in the top-15, said. 10. CSU - Fullerton and among those men were Perkins who The two senior captains Caitlin 11. Washington State placed sixth overall, shooting 210 in three Sims and Leia Atas have been the two 12. Sam Houston State rounds. low scorers throughout the past two 13. South Dakota State GoRedbirds.com tournaments and helped the team Senior Trent Wallace and junior Joel 14. Idaho Durnford tied for 11th overall, shooting 212 ISU senior Trent Wallace end this tournament with a score of 15. North Dakota State in three rounds. 866. 16. Rice Senior David Rauer was the final man Sims was shooting six-over-par Monday morning, 17. Omaha
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Cardinal Classic Results 1. University of Indianapolis T-2. Ball State T-2. Southern Illinois 4. Bradley T-5. Bowling Green State T-5. Texas A&M Corpus Christi 7. Western Michigan 8. Cleveland State 9. Ohio T-10. Indiana State T-10. Illinois State 12. Dayton 13. Purdue Fort Wayne T-14. Central Michigan T-14. Evansville 16. Western Illinois
Most Vidette staffers pick Rams handing Redbirds first loss Nicholas Honeysett | Reporter The Redbirds looked unstoppable in the first two games helping them to a 2-0 start this season. ISU will become 3-0 after it travels to CSU this weekend. ISU will go into the half down by a touchdown and come out the second half with a chip on its shoulder and end the game winning by a touchdown.
Tyler Jachnicki | Reporter ISU faces its toughest test of the season at CSU. The Rams have had to face a bevy of tough FBS opponents. CSU defeated Arkansas 34-27 two weeks ago. As for the Redbirds, they had a bye week, so they should be well-rested going into their only FBS matchup. It should come down to the wire, but the Rams will hand ISU its first loss of the young season.
Jake Sermersheim | Reporter Two strong games to begin the season and a Mid-America Classic victory should see ISU keep its momentum. After consecutive MVC newcomer of the week awards, Brady Davis should build on his hot start. Expect James Robinson to have another strong game.
Blaine Lewallen | Reporter ISU has handled its first two games rather easily, however, this week might be a different story. Although the Rams have started off the season with a 1-3 record, they have played a tough schedule. CSU pulled out a victory against Arkansas before losing at Florida last week. ISU will have to be on its “A” game to pull off an upset of the Rams.
Kade Heather | Sports Editor ISU will stick to its common run-pass balanced offense, while shooting for explosiveness with its speedy receivers. Brady Davis, James Robinson and Markel Smith should get points on the board, but ISU’s defense will not be able to physically keep up with the Rams’ offense. Don’t let the 1-3 record fool you.
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reliance as star junior wide receiver Preston Williams should be a force to be reckoned with for the Redbirds’ secondary. “They move him around a little bit, they’re going to make it difficult. You have to have a good plan for him because he will beat you, he is a good player,” Spack said. “It’s going to be fun, we’re going to have our hands full.” Williams has collected over 100 yards in two out of the Rams’ four games played, totaling in 497 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. Spack attributed Colorado State’s play as similar to his own team’s style. “[CSU] is a mirror image of us,” Spack said. “They’re pretty balanced and they’re very similar to [us]. They have a power
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As practice continues this week, Spack asserted his keys to emerge victorious against CSU’s formidable offensive front as well as what they have been focusing on during the two-week halt. “Getting better in our pass rush: playing with a freshman and four sophomores rotating in and out, we are very young,” Spack added. “We’re just trying to develop our pass-rushing techniques. We worked on a lot of two-minute drills. You know we’re going to be in tight games and in the Missouri Valley, there’s always going to be tight games so you’re going to have to have very good twominute defense and very good two-minute offense. We worked a lot on that in the off week. We’ll keep honing those skills.” The Redbirds travel to Fort Collins, Colorado, to take on the FBS offensively-ranked Colorado State Rams in a trying nonconference matchup at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Bye week blues boil down to CSU
MY VIEW KADE HEATHER | Sports Editor
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Junior defenseman Emily Adelman tackles for the ball Wednesday night against Western Illinois as the ’Birds defeated the Leathernecks at home 4-1.
‘Cleating’ up the streets
Redbirds roll, wrangle Western Illinois 4-1 in high-scoring contest BLAINE LEWALLEN Sports Reporter | @blainelew3
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he Illinois State women’s soccer team was able to keep its winning streak alive Wednesday night, as they pulled off a 4-1 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Adelaide Street Field. The win is ISU’s third in a row heading into Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend. “Our girls responded to the style of play that was pressed on us tonight incredibly well,” ISU head coach Brad Silvey said. “I am happy that we were able to net four goals against a tough Western team. Building some
momentum heading into conference is what we talked about.” ISU started off the scoring early, as junior midfielder Kate Del Fava broke away for a solo goal giving the Redbirds a 1-0 advantage in the 6’ minute. This was the second game in a row Del Fava scored first for the Redbirds, as she scored the game’s first goal in the 4’ minute Sunday against Omaha. Del Fava is currently tied for the team lead in goals at three. The Leathernecks took very little time to respond. In the 12’ minute, Zoe Clarke’s shot from the center circle snuck past ISU goalie Haley Smith to tie the game at 1-1. Clarke’s shot was assisted by Lauryn Peters.
Later in the opening half, the Redbirds were on the attack again. This time, Del Fava was able to find junior Alix McArthur for her third goal of the season as well in the 31’ minute. ISU held a 2-1 lead over the Leathernecks heading into halftime. The aggressive nature of the Redbirds’ front continued into the second half as they struck first again. In the 73’ minute freshman middle fielder Hannah Mueller found the net for her first career goal, extending the ISU lead to 3-1. “I couldn’t be any happier for her,” Silvey said of Mueller. “She was one of my first recruits. When she initially came in she was facing some adversity, and for her to
battle through that when our season is going on and fast forward to today scoring two goals is incredible. It really speaks to her character.” Mueller scored again just moments later, this time on a breakaway in the 79’ minute. The Redbirds would maintain their lead for the remainder of the game in the 4-1 victory. “It feels amazing,” Mueller said of her goals. “The rush, the adrenaline afterwards.” ISU, who improved to 5-4-2 on the season, returns to Adelaide Street Field at 2 p.m. Saturday, facing off against Missouri State to start off Valley conference play.
Redbirds fly into first road test of season JONATHAN BARLAS Sports Editor | @janveselybarlas
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llinois State head coach Brock Spack would be remiss to mention the success his team has experienced so far this season on the arm of junior quarterback Brady Davis. While the team’s stellar offensive production seemingly shines through playmakers in junior running back James Robinson and senior wide receiver Spencer Schnell, the underlying cause for ISU’s success on the field is its defense. Defensive powers in Zack Mathews, Jason Harris, Tuvone Clark and Ty DeForest lead the Redbirds’ defense off to its red-hot start, allowing only one touchdown from opponents in the first two weeks of the season. Ousting the Eastern Illinois Panthers 48-10 Sept. 8, the Redbirds face a test hailing from the Football Bowl Subdivision, taking on the Colorado State Rams this Saturday. ISU is 2-4 overall in contests against teams from the MAC and the Big Ten. Both of the Redbirds’ wins came in the last four games against FBS opponents. The Redbirds have outscored their opponents 94-10 in the past two
weeks, setting the mark higher for triumph in week three of the season. While offensive production meets the defense’s stone-wall caliber play, Spack remains confident in his squad as the ’Birds continue to focus on its greatest opponent through game-week practices: themselves. “Just focusing on us and trying to make ourselves a better team than the last time we took the field. There’s a lot of things we need to improve on and Brock our players did a Spack good job of working hard over the bye week,” Spack said. “They know who they’re playing. They know what they’re up against. We have a few guys on this team that won that game against Northwestern, they’ve been through this. We’re just focusing on us and trying to make [ourselves] better.” As the Rams boast the 11th ranked passing offense in the FBS, the Redbirds’ first road test of the season could be a tell suited for turnaround. Playing out of the Mountain West Conference, the Rams’ potent offense provides the firepower, even against a schedule that includes two
Samantha Brinkman | Photo Editor
Senior wideout Spencer Schnell picks up a first down against EIU Sept. 8. SEC schools and a PAC-12 program. Although CSU is off to a 1-3 start to the year, graduate transfer quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels ranks seventh in the FBS in completions per game (26.25) and 10th in passing
yards per game (329.8) leading the way for CSU’s offense to thrive in tough situations. The offense, averaging 336.8 yards per game, is reluctant for Continued on PAGE 7
t is tough for college football coaches to schedule their bye week each year, and the consensus ‘perfect week’ is probably the exact midpoint of the season, but each season is different. For Illinois State football, its bye week came in week 3, but there is no better time for ISU’s bye this season. The Redbirds (2-0) rolled over their first two opponents, outscoring Saint Xavier and Eastern Illinois 94-10. Huge wins, yet somewhat expected from fans and analysts, as The Vidette sports crew had unanimously chosen ISU in one-sided wins in its first two games. Now, the Redbirds are tasked with flying to Fort Collins, Colorado to battle a Football Bowl Subdivision school, the Colorado State Rams. While ISU had its day off last Saturday, CSU had a tough assignment in traveling to Gainesville, Florida to play the then 1-1 Gators. Florida routed CSU 48-10, sending the Rams home 1-3 overall, but maybe partially relieved about being back in Fort Collins, and knowing their next opponent is not a Southeastern Conference team, or any power-five conference team for that matter. It is not that the Rams will overlook the Redbirds, it is more that the Redbirds had the extra week to prepare for the Rams. Meanwhile, the Rams had been fine-tuning for Florida, to eventually be plummeted by it Saturday. The Redbirds are certainly not overlooking CSU, especially offensively. It is clear that the Rams have a lot of success in passing the ball. CSU ranks eleventh in FBS, averaging 336.8 passing yards per game, however, much of it attributes to the comeback situations it puts itself in early in games. While already setting a school record and posting two more topthree records, CSU quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels also ranks seventh among FBS completions per game (26.25) and tenth in passing yards per game (329.8). A graduate transfer from Washington, Carta-Samuels set a CSU single-game passing record in his first game in a Rams uniform. He threw for 537 yards in the Rams’ 43-34 loss to Hawaii Aug. 25. Despite the 1-3 record, CSU’s talented passing game is a burden for ISU’s defense, however, there are two key factors that play into the Redbirds’ favor: the extra week off and the similarity between CSU and ISU’s offenses. “They’re pretty much a mirrored image of us,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. “They play with tight ends and fullbacks, they’ll run the football, they have a power-running game. They’ll play-action pass … they throw the ball awfully well, their quarterback is a good player … their receivers are very dynamic.” ISU will have some familiarity facing CSU’s offense, but only so much preparation can transfer to gameday. The extra conditioning, film and rest from in-game bumps and bruises should leave the Redbirds feeling better about their earlyseason bye week.