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ISU introduces mobile app BRENT BADER News Reporter
Illinois State University students can be more connected to important campus information than ever before thanks to a new official mobile application. “We know that more and more students are coming to our websites from mobile devices,” Katy Killian, assistant to vice president for Student Affairs for Marketing and Communication, said. “In addition, students have indicated that they would like to have as much information available to them as possible in a central and easily accessible location. The mobile app and downloadable guides within it allow us to provide this to our students.” The free mobile app gives students the ability to download specific “guides” for topics and events they’re interested in, such as the Career Center and Campus Dining. Those guides will then provide relevant information on that topic, including general information such as hours and location. The guides also feature topic-specific details such as graduation information in the Career Center guide. The app is available on both the Google Play store and the App Store on iTunes. “We hope that the app will make it easier for students to learn more about their campus community,” Killian said. “The app provides us with another way to communicate with students to provide them with important information about safety and security, housing, dining, health and wellness, involvement opportunities, advice from the Career Center, activities in Bone Student Center and much more.” The Web and Interactive Communications department created the app after they saw a need to consolidate the number of ISU apps already on the market. “We looked to gather interest from units with an app and also included units that expressed interest in having their own app,” Arturo Ramirez, director of Web and Interactive Communications, said. “We usually get requests from departments that want their own individual website or application and it’s just not sustainable for everyone to do individual apps. So, we took a close look at our analytics to see what’s popular for students on mobile devices and we found favorites such as Campus Dining and Rec Center hours.” Since its soft launch in April and its full unveiling last summer, the app has been downloaded over 8,000 times. The app was not specifically developed by ISU, but instead uses a pre-existing system to create the guides. “The app is powered by Guidebook,” Ramirez said. “It’s a pretty solid platform that’s also used by Amazon and Google. We asked ourselves whether
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The new ISU mobile app lets students download guides for topics and events that interest them.
we should buy a framework or build the app ourselves and ultimately it came down to using a platform that had been proven before.” Individual guide analytics are also available for Ramirez and his team to use in order to determine what guides and departments are popular. The staff will use the students’ interest in certain guides as a framework when expanding the app in the future. “As this app is driven by student feedback I think we can anticipate other events that are sponsored by or have formed a partnership with ISU as being included in the future,” Ramirez said. “We’re very interested in exploring other possibilities.”
Dept. of Ed tool to rate universities EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
ISU joins state mumps outbreak
college’s students with incomes greater than the average high-school graduate. The web site also shows the proportion of students who have paid at least $1 toward the principal on their student loans within three years
Illinois State University. “These data reflect very positively on our high graduation rates and the value of the investment The U.S. Department of Education unveiled its in choosing to graduate from Illinois State,” Johnnew College Scorecard web site Sept. 12 to offer son said. “These data should help encourage our unique help to future college students. current students to commit to gradu Provost Janet Krejci explained ate and the data should attract new the new College Scorecard provides students.” prospective students and parents According to College Scorecard, 92 with information that will help percent of ISU graduates are paying them through the college selection down their debt, which is 25 perprocess. cent above the national average. The The new site, which replaces an typical total debt for undergraduate older one under the same name, borrowers who graduate from ISU is brings a more modern and user$22,500. ISU is known for its low stufriendly design to visitors, along dent debt rates, making it an attractive with new information about coluniversity for parents and students. leges not found on many federal In addition, 73 percent of students data sources. who attend ISU earn more than those “Scorecards are always a bit with only a high school diploma. The imperfect as it is difficult to capmedian earning of former students is ture a true picture with just a few $45,100, more than $10,000 above selected metrics,” Krejci said. the national average. “However, it is important to give Along with the information prostudents and their families good vided on the College Scorecard, Krejci Screenshot from collegescorecard.ed.gov information on which to make good said ISU has many reasons to be a top decisions and this scorecard is one The College Scorecard gives information about universities around the country. school for prospective students. way to do that.” “Just recently ISU was ranked College Scorecard gives earnings data and of leaving college, according to the College Score- fourth in the Midwest as a best value for the debt repayment rates. Using information from card website. investment, and ISU brought in the largest freshthe Internal Revenue Service, users can see the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Man- man class in 26 years, which is quite a testament median salary of students 10 years after they agement Troy Johnson explained the information as other universities across the state and nation enrolled in the college and the proportion of a provided on College Scorecard is beneficial to have decreased in enrollment numbers.”
The total number of confirmed mumps cases throughout the state has now reached 200. Illinois State University officially confirmed three cases on campus and declared a campus outbreak Friday. Local health officials, along with the Champaign News-Gazette, reported that the virus has spread to Normal West and University High School as well. In an effort to stop the spread, letters from the McLean County Health Department are being sent to faculty, staff and students who have been near those infected. There have been a total 21 confirmed mumps cases in McLean County. University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign campus, where 134 cases have been confirmed, is the central location for the statewide outbreak. “We need to stress there is no need to panic, we just need to take the steps to be as prepared as possible,” McLean County Health Department Spokesperson Lisa Slater said. Mumps is a contagious disease spread by infected people coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing food. Symptoms do not show until 12 to 25 days after being infected, and people are contagious 2 to 5 days after experiencing symptoms. Symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, malaise and swollen salivary glands. Students are advised to seek medical advice if any of the listed symptoms are experienced. Mumps is no longer a common occurrence in the U.S., however, with cases numbering a couple hundred to a couple thousand each year. Students can prevent infection by making sure they have received two up-to-date MMR shots. Students can check their immunization records online at the Student Health Services website. “Seeing pockets of disease such as the mumps pop up on college campuses isn’t rare due to the close proximity the students are in,” Slater said. It is also highly recommended for students to wash their hands more frequently, not share utensils or drinks, cover their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and stay home if they are beginning to feel sick or experience any mumps symptoms. By taking these steps “you are doing everything you can possibly do right now to try and make sure you don’t become infected,” Slater said. Nikki Niggemeyer is a news reporter for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_nniggem@ilstu.edu.
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The 40th shot, however, would be the difference maker. A pass from transfer forward Brianne Richards led Koehl to the top of the box, where she beat an aggressive CMU goalkeeper, Maddy Bunell, to the ball and flipped it over the keeper’s head and into the net. It was Koehl’s only shot of the game and her second game-winning goal of the season. Bunell and Vanessa Niestrom (ISU) were stout in net. Niestrom had seven saves, a season high, for
the ’Birds, while Bunell had three for the Chippewas. It was Niestrom’s first shutout of the season and ISU’s second. “I was really proud of the team today, We were commited to the game plan,” coach Eric Golz said. “They displayed great character and grit in overcoming some challenging variables in today’s match. It is a good result heading into conference play next weekend. We will look to build on this positive momentum. ISU (3-5-2) will begin conference play when they host Drake (3-6)7 p.m. Saturday at Adelaide Street Field.
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The Alumni Spectacular opening at University Galleries drew a crowd of School of Art alumni and art enthusiasts.
Art show hightlights alumni work AUDREY ANFIELD News Reporter
University Galleries of Illinois State University opened the Alumni Spectacular of 2015 at 5 p.m. Saturday to showcase the artwork of ISU alumni. “An exhibition of this nature showcases the work made by alumni from the School of Art across several decades,” Senior Curator Kendra Paitz said. “Artists who graduated in the 1960s are showing their work alongside artists who just graduated in May.” The exhibition is open for viewing through Oct. 19. The reception was hosted by ISU’s Alumni Relations. “It offers alumni and their university community a chance to reconnect,” Paitz said. “We expect a large crowd at the opening reception, which will include current
students and alumni, current and former faculty members, and people from across the university and the region who are interested in the arts.” Alumni from several different schools, including ISU, have submitted artwork. “It is imperative that we support those artists who go out into the world and keep making work,” Paitz said. “And that we demonstrate to our current students that you can pursue a career in the arts after graduating and your institution will continue to support you.” The exhibit includes art of all shapes and sizes with drawings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, metals, glass, paintings, collages and videos. “I was born an artist, I’ve been making things since I was a kid. Things just exploded in the art department at the time I was a
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student here,” participating artist and former ISU art teacher Ed Martens said. “It was an exciting time, I had some great instructors, I learned a ton, that’s carried me through a lifetime of making art.” The first Alumni Spectacular was held in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the College of Fine Arts and was successful. “I felt that I had a tremendous amount of great experiences here as a student in general,” Martens said. “In the art department, I learned a huge amount while I was here. I learned from my teachers, I taught myself, I spent a ton of time in the library looking and reading and extending myself beyond this. I’m from Chicago, so I’m familiar with museums and things like that, so I was able to take what I’m getting here and carry it on to a larger experience in major museums.”
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Students will have a chance to speak with President Dietz from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday as he attends the Pig Out with the Prez event on the Illiniois State University Quad. “We have done this event over a dozen times,” Nicole Bianchi, University Program Board president, said. “It was originally set up to help students connect with and get to know the president and it’s still a great way to do that. Students will have the chance to meet and greet the president as he will be there to chat with students informally on the quad.” The event is free to attend for all students and will also supply free food. The food will be classic pig roast and pulled pork sandwiches with southern style sides. A vegetarian option of barbeque tofu is also available. “Originally they would have a skewered pig on the Quad during the event,” Bianchi said. “Now we just have classic pig roast and pork sandwiches, but I think that works out better.” This year’s event is luau themed, so along with the food come luauinspired activities for students, and perhaps even President Dietz if he feels inclined, to participate in. “We also have luau themed activities such as a limbo contest and hula hoop contest for students to enjoy,” Bianchi said. The alternative rain location for the event will be at Milner Plaza.
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ISU statistics shine on new College Scorecard O n Sept. 12, the White House revealed the updated collegeinformation website College Scorecard. Compared to other federal database websites, the new College Scorecard provides families and students with information never before available. It includes measurements of students’ earnings six and 10 years after they started at a college and data showing the proportion of the college’s students who are repaying their student loans. With this new information, prospective students and families are able to judge colleges in a better way since they have information many find crucial. Most of us want to know how much we can expect to earn after graduation, comparing how much money previous graduates take out for student loans and whether they are able to pay them off. With College Scorecard, all of these questions are answered. The website presents earnings data in two ways; it shows the median salary of students 10 years
after they attend a college and compares it to the national average, and shows the proportion of a college’s students with incomes greater than the average high-school graduate. In regards to financial aid and debt, the College Scorecard displays the proportion of students who have paid at least $1 towards the
principal on their student loans within three years of leaving college, what proportion of students receive student loans, the typical total debt for undergraduate borrowers and the typical monthly loan payment. With this information, students and parents can gain a clearer picture of prospective schools. Seeing
how much money students usually take out for student loans and a median salary they can expect to earn after graduation makes choosing the right school a little easier. Illinois State University is seen in a positive light on the College Scorecard. The median salary after attending is $45,100, above the
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national average of $34,343, and 73 percent of students earn more than those with only a high school diploma. The typical total debt for undergraduate borrowers is $22,500 and 92 percent of students are paying down their debt, above the national average of 67 percent. When prospective students view this information, they can see ISU students are doing well after they graduate. ISU has some of the lowest student debt in the country, which means more money will stay in a student’s pocket. With the information College Scorecard provides, there is a lot not mentioned that shows ISU is a great school. ISU was named fourth on the “Best Bang for your Buck” list, the only Illinois college ranked in the top five, and this year’s freshman class drew in a record-breaking 3,632 students. With these attractive accomplishments, ISU can expect to see increased enrollment each year, as many other Illinois schools have seen decreased yearly enrollment.
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More of the same in second Republican debate MY VIEW NATHAN PENN Columnist
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n the second GOP debate last week, the top 11 Republican candidates gathered in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to debate who would best represent the Republican party in the 2016 presidential election. The debate offered more of the same conservative rhetoric and one-upmanship that has become familiar among candidates in recent months. Frontrunner Donald Trump again stole the spotlight, but not with-
out help from the mediators, who pushed the debate on him from the start. Trump dominated the first part of the debate with his usual antics, creating a hostile environment where candidates were more concerned with attacking one another than addressing real issues. Instead of guiding the candidates toward meaningful debate, the mediators often posed provocative questions, then left long stretches of time for candidates to ramble and interrupt. When topics of real substance eventually did come up, we saw nothing but pandering and grandstanding from most of the candidates. Candidates that offered any moderation received little applause and were generally ignored. When Gov. John Kasich recognized that it would be destructive and unrealistic to reverse the Iran nuclear deal, Ted Cruz interrupted with a grandstand-
ing monologue. The candidates put themselves in a position where they could either pander to the far right with unrealistic rhetoric and propositions, or receive little attention and fall behind. This may work well for televised primary debates, but the electorate who favors such far right positions, especially on social issues, is growing smaller. The candidates seem to be making the same mistakes that lost the party the last two presidential elections. Jeb Bush was shamed for speaking Spanish at a campaign event, Marco Rubio said the economy is more important than the environment and many candidates were transfixed on defunding Planned Parenthood. Alienation of America’s fastest growing demographic groups is a poor move, and the reason why the party struggles to get minority sup-
port. Hispanic voters, women and young people find it harder relate to right wing platforms. At this point, appealing to the party base isn’t worth making the constituency any smaller. In one of the last questions, the candidates were given the perfect chance to win over women voters. But when asked what woman they would put on the ten dollar bill, they not only disappointed, but offended. Instead of displaying reverence for America’s long history of women activists and leaders, the candidates saw the question as trivial. A few of the candidates suggested their wives, while Jeb Bush pandered with his Margaret Thatcher suggestion. With this seemingly insignificant question, the candidates displayed exactly why the party still struggles to appeal to women voters. The running theme and fascina-
tion with Ronald Reagan during the debate symbolizes a party stuck in the past. The GOP’s attachment to a bygone Cold War era and the outdated ideologies that were part of it put the party at risk of alienating today’s voters in an attempt to bring back past glory. As time grows closer to the general election, hopefully Republicans can find something of substance to debate so we can progress forward with our national dialogue. Without realistic policies, and consideration of America’s changing progressive views, the Republican party runs the risk of becoming as outdated as its constituency. Nathan Penn is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to njpenn@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @NateJPenn.
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Baby Fold forced to cut funding for treatment center EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
The Baby Fold’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for children is cutting its enrollment and staffing in half due to inadequate state funding. Founded as a faith-based orphanage in 1902, The Baby Fold is a multi-service non-profit agency serving children and families in Illinois. Vice President of Development and Public Relations Julie Payne explained the RTC’s function. “The RTC is a mental health treatment program for children ages 3 through 13 with a variety of severe and complex mental health problems who need intensive supervision and treatment 24 hours a day,” Payne said. “The RTC combines a positive living environment with specialized mental health treatment and residential school services.” The children served include those with severe trauma and psychiatric, emotional and behavioral disorders, and they receive an individualized treatment plan designed to help develop the behaviors that will enable them to return to a home setting.
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The Baby Fold’s Residential Treatment Center at 612 Oglesby Avenue is suffering from inadequate state funding,
The program will be reduced from 28 children to 14 and cut 16 to 20 full-time employees as well as 10 to 12 part-time employees, according to the Pantagraph. Payne said there were many environmental factors why the RTC was chosen to face the upcoming cuts.
“First, over the past 10 years, The Baby Fold has experienced consistently flat rates for its Residential Treatment program from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services,” Payne said. Payne explained rising costs and a stable budget make the current level of care unsustainable. “Secondly, there has been an effort to reduce the number of children in intensive residential services on both the national and state level,” she said. “The cost is very high, and there is a growing belief that stabilizing kids in their home and providing services to the family in their home community would cost less and be better for the kids overall.” Payne said it is unlikely the Residential program will increase as the state is in favor of reducing the number of children in intensive residential care. Despite the cuts, The Baby Fold will continue to figure out ways to provide services to the most vulnerable children and look for additional funding sources. “While these changes in operation are very challenging, The Baby Fold has remained a vital and vibrant agency for over 113 years because of its willingness and ability to adjust to these types of changing demands and environmental shifts,” Payne said.
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Features
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
THE VIDETTE | PAGE 7
Major spotlight Special ed ranked 11th in nation MARIDSA CHOUTE Features Reporter
Paige Meisenheimer/Photo Editor
John Hanten warms up for practice for his wall trampoline act in Gamma Phi. Hanten and his crewmates fly high during their energetic performance.
Circus star sets sight on Cirque du Soleil REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter
Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus has a special claim to fame: it’s the oldest collegiate circus in the U.S. This circus has held annual performances on campus since 1931, and each year students strive to better its acts and amaze the audience. Members of the Gamma Phi Circus have gone on to be extremely successful, including sophomore member John Hanten, who auditioned for Cirque du Soleil at only 19 years old. Hanten, currently in his second year of the circus, says he was inspired to join because of friends. He is currently performing in tumbling, wall trampoline, Russian swing and teeterboard and is the Act Captain of the wall trampoline. “One of my friends was a senior last year in Gamma Phi Circus,” Hanten said. “When she heard I was coming to ISU, she immediately told me to try Gamma Phi Circus,
so I did and I’ve loved it ever since,” Hanten said. The Gamma Phi Circus, which prides itself in teaching its members leadership skills and further performance opportunities, has given Hansen just that, which is how he ended up auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. “It has made me a better leader and a better performer. It also gave me the confidence to try to audition for Cirque du Soleil which is a huge personal success for me.” The audition, which took place over Labor Day weekend in Orlando, Fla., gave Hanten the opportunity to showcase his talents to those who perform all over the world for a living. The two-day audition process cut down over 60 participants to 11, including Hanten, who was chosen to stay at the auditions until the end. He credits the Gamma Phi Circus for helping him learn to perform in front of large crowds. “Being a part of Gamma Phi helped prepare me for performing in front of audiences under
pressure and being outside of my comfort zone. Being able to do that was immensely helpful for the audition,” Hanten said. Aside from the chance to be in Cirque du Soleil, the Gamma Phi Circus has improved Hanten’s life in many ways outside of performance skills. He says it has made him a better leader and performer. In addition to the thrill of performing in front of thousands of people during shows, the friends and experiences Hanten has made are what he holds closest to his heart. “I’ve made some amazing friends in Gamma Phi and getting to share that experience with them and performing alongside one another, there’s just no other experience in the world like it,” he said. Hanten plans to further his career in performance arts by working as a stunt man or Cirque du Soleil performer after he graduates. For now, Hanten continues to focus on improving his skills and enjoying his time with his Gamma Phi Circus mates.
Apple recipes to delight autumn appetites These sweet treats will keep you warm and satisfied as the crisp fall weather approaches Apple Crisps
Apple Pie Dip
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make snack that isn’t too unhealthy, then apple crisps are what you are missing in your life. This recipe is good with all types of apples. First begin by turning the apple on its side and slicing it into very thin slices. Then separate the slices and place them on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle a little, or a lot, of cinnamon-sugar onto the slices. Stick them in the oven for three hours on 200 degrees Fahrenheit while flipping the apples half way through. Once it has been three hours, feel free to turn the oven off but keep the crisps inside the oven until it’s cooled down to give it a little extra crisp. Take them out of the oven and enjoy a guilt free apple snack your taste buds will crave.
This dip is a warm and toasty way to enjoy the favorite fruit of fall. All that is need is apples, caramel sauce, and spices to complete this basic recipe. To make this dip, begin by peeling, coring and chopping five cups of apples. Mix the chopped apples with caramel sauce from a jar, and then add half a teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg into a slow cooker. Mix all the ingredients together and let it sit for about two hours. Serve it with some cinnamon graham crackers while the dip is still warm for delicious apple dip that can be served at a party for all to enjoy. Jessi Dwyer/Staff Photgrapher
Bake some new apple-inspired recipes this fall!
Mini Caramel Apples This adds a little twist onto a typical traditional treat. The only tools needed are a melon baller and wooden sticks, such as ones people use for cake pops. First start by using the melon baller and scooping out small balls of the apple. Then separate the apple balls onto a cookie sheet covered in wax paper. Place a stick into each of the apple balls. Next, in a small pan melt a package of Kraft caramels by following the directions on the back of the bag. Let the caramel cool to just above room temperature and begin dipping the apples into the caramel. Place back on the wax paper, let sit until solid. You can even get creative and add sprinkles or anything else you feel may taste good.
Apple Dumplings Apple dumplings are a classic apple treat that are perfect to enjoy on that chill fall night. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and putting butter on a baking dish to prevent sticking. Then core and peel an apple and slice into eight slices. Roll each of the apple slices into an individual crescent roll and place them into the buttered pan. Melt a stick of butter in a bowl and stir in a teaspoon of sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture thickens. The recipe is flexible and people can add more or less of the ingredients into the bowl, depending on their preferred taste. Pour over the dumplings. Pour 1 1/2 cups of lemon soda into the pan and bake the dumplings for 35 to 40 minutes. Take out and enjoy.
Crockpot Apple Butter
If you own a slow cooker then this is the easiest apple recipe to make. This recipe calls for a dozen apples. Begin by peeling and coring the apples and then chop the apples. Toss the chopped apples with cinnamon, sugar or any other preferred spice such as brown sugar. The recipe calls for half a cup of cinnamon and sugar and then a one-fourth cup of brown sugar but add as much or as little spices as preferred. Put the mixture in a slow cooker with about half a cup of water and let it sit for about eight hours or until the apples are soft. Make sure to stir the apples every once in a while as it cooks. The apples will start to become a chunky mix and can be stirred until it is completely smooth, like butter. This is a great recipe to enjoy on toast, or just eat it plain. Compiled by NIKKI NIGGEMEYER/Features Reporter
Among the great reputation Illinois State University’s education programs have, the special education department has been singled out as exceptional. It was ranked #11 by College Factual’s ranking of programs nationwide. For students like junior Kayla Simon, being a special education major is a challenging yet rewarding career choice. “Coming here to be a special education major was a no brainer for me. ISU is one of the best in state for education, and I thought this would be a great fit for me,” Simon said. The Department of Special Education offers three different sequences: specialist in deaf and hard of hearing, specialist in low vision and blindness and specialist in learning and behavior. “The programs incorporate strong foundations and clinicals that students are required to take,” Kelli Appel, assistant chair of the Department of Special Education, said. Appel explained students take courses that require collaborating with families, designing assessments and working on math and literacy strategies. “We also emphasize on using technology in the classroom,” Appel said. Further along into their college careers, students spend three semesters going to different schools to observe and eventually student teach. “Students can usually go anywhere because it’s such a large program. Some stay here in the Bloomington-Normal area, others go to the Chicagoland area, and we also have students go to Chicago Public Schools,” Appel said. Students in the major work closely with a faculty that helps them get courses finished so they can graduate and student teach on time. “Our faculty is very knowledgeable and connected with the field so that really helps the students,” Appel said. Simon, who specializes in learning and behavior, has been working hard these past three years to learn new ways and strategies on how to someday be a great teacher. “I’m most excited for taking the skills I’ve learned here and applying them to my classroom when I start student teaching,” Simon said. Simon has known for a long time that she wanted to be a special education teacher because of her younger brother who has a Pervasive Developmental Disorder. “He’s so talented and intelligent, and watching him grow up has been so rewarding. I want to be able to see that in other students who are just like him,” Simon said.
Sports
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Melissa Myers secures career win No. 300 JASON KLAER Senior Staff
Photo courtsey of ISU Media Relations
ISU defeated Eastern Michigan on Saturday in Myers’ 300th career win.
Illinois State University volleyball head coach Melissa Myers earned her 300th career victory over the weekend, as the Redbirds won two out of three at the Flyer Invitational in Dayton, Ohio. After not losing for nearly three weeks, the ’Birds were defeated by Dayton, 3-1, Friday night in its first match of the Flyer Invitational. “Dayton showed their experience tonight, rebounding strong after the first set,” Myers said. “We made some great plays and had a nice comeback in the fourth set, but
ultimately we didn’t execute consistently enough throughout the match to get this one.” Ashley Rosch led the ’Birds with 15 kills and 13 digs while Jordan Weatherless and Jacqueline Twing combined for 33 assists. ISU was able to turn around Saturday in winning both of its matches. First, ISU was able to defeat Jacksonville in a five-set match by scores of 19-25, 25-18, 23-25, 27-25, 15-5. Myers was pleased with her teams effort and performance. “The team dug deep today and found a way to get better, finishing our non-conference schedule
strong.” Myers said. Rosch recorded a career-high 27 kills while Ali Line had nine blocks, which was the most by a Redbird this season. Saturday afternoon, the ’Birds took out Eastern Michigan in four sets. Lexi Varga contributed 10 kills while Twing added 26 assists. The win gave Myers her 300th win and gave the Redbirds some momentum heading into this week. This weekend, the Redbirds will open up MVC play on the road against Missouri State and Wichita State. Currently, ISU is on a 20-match conference win streak, dating back to last season.
Redbirds win overtime thriller Despite poor game, ISU takes home 34-31 win over rival Eastern Illinois
REDBIRDS IN THE PROS Cam Meredith grabs first NFL career catches for Chicago Bears ISU alum and wide reciever Cameron Meredith hauled in three catches for 36 yards during Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field.
REDBIRD RECAP Volleyballers finish Dayton Invitational with 2-1 record Despite having their eight-game winning streak snapped at Friday’s loss to Dayton, the lady Redbirds, led by senior Ashley Rosch’s strong performance, came out strong at the end to win both of Saturday’s matches over Jacksonville and Eastern Michigan.
Men’s tennis fares well at SIUE Fall Invitational
ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
It was far from pretty, but in the end the Illinois State University football team narrowly escaped with a 34-31 overtime win over Eastern Illinois in a thrilling game Saturday night in Charleston. ISU placekicker Sean Slattery nailed a 32-yard field goal in the overtime session to secure the victory and set off a raucous celebration at midfield. Despite giving up a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Redbirds (2-1) won their second straight over the Panthers (0-3) and their first victory in Charleston since 2007. The fourth quarter was when the action began to heat up. After the Panthers tied the game early in the fourth at 24, the ’Birds went on a 12-play, 87-yard touchdown drive, culminating in a 15-yard running score from Marshaun Coprich. The senior took a fourth down handoff and sprinted to the goal line before hurdling a defender and falling into the end zone to give the ’Birds a 31-24 lead with 7:37 remaining. Coprich, a hurdler in high school, has made a living off jumping over defenders this year, who are emphasizing going low on the running back who is hard to bring down. “The play before, [the defender] tried to cut me, but I hit him high,” Coprich said. “But this time I saw him coming low so I jumped and ended up in the end zone. Defenders have been going low on me all year, so I’ve just been preparing for those attacks to avoid them.” Despite the highlight touchdown run, the Panthers responded immediately with a 15-play, 71-yard drive of their own that ended with a five-yard rushing touchdown by EIU quarterback Jalen Whitlow to knot the score, 31-31. After a quick three-and-out, the ’Birds had to wait as EIU kicker Nick Bruno missed a potentially game-winning 31-yard field goal with under 10 seconds remaining. In the extra session, the ISU
REDBIRD RE PORT
ISU finished the SIUE Fall Invitational strong with a singles record of 11-8 and a doubles record of 6-3. Christoffer Greve was outstanding, going undefeated in three singles matches and earned a record of 2-1 in doubles matches.
MVFC SCORES Illinois State 34, Eastern Illinois 31 (OT) Indiana State 29, Southeast Missouri State 28 Arkansas State 40, Missouri State 7 North Dakota State 34, North Dakota 9 Northern Iowa 34, Cal Poly 20 South Dakota 52, Drake 0 Coastal Carolina 34, Western Illinois 27 Sandy King/Eastern Illinois University
Marshaun Coprich was a workhorse for the Redbirds, carrying the ball 33 times — one short of his career high — for 178 yards and two touchdowns in Illinois State’s 34-31 overtime victory over rival Eastern Illinois on Saturday night. defense took the field first, which paid off when Alec Kocour forced a fumble recovered by Matt McCown to set up the eventual game-winning kick by Slattery. “We knew they were going to run the ball, they were kind of killing us with that all night” McCown said. “I dipped and ripped and just dove on the ball. I don’t think anybody else even noticed the ball was on the ground.” The Panthers started out hot with a quick touchdown drive out of the gate in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead, but the ’Birds responded when Slattery nailed a career long 50-yarder that had plenty of leg. Coprich then punched in a fiveyard running score to give him the ISU career total touchdowns record and give him five scores on the year. After the Panthers took a brief 14-10 lead, the ’Birds put together two straight touchdown drives with
a three-yard run from quarterback Tre Roberson and a 40-yard pass from Roberson to Michael Clements to take a 24-14 lead. With a potential 10-point lead heading into halftime, head coach Brock Spack elected to try and put more points on the board with under 40 seconds remaining, but Roberson’s pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown for a 24-21 score heading into halftime. McCown had an outstanding night for the Redbird defense, finishing with 10 tackles and the fumble recovery while Kocour added a team-high 14 tackles. David Perkins also had a nice game at defensive end, picking up two sacks in addition to two crucial pass breakups at the line of scrimmage. But the story of the game for the Redbirds once again was Coprich. The All-American running back was a workhorse for ISU, churning out 178 hard earned yards with two touchdowns on 33 carries — one
short of his career high. “We came out really productive in the run game, and the coaches started realizing this was my type of game where I could just run the ball and take over,” Coprich said. “It feels great to come out here and get Coach Spack his first win here.” The win also gave Brock Spack his first win at O’Brien Field during his tenure at ISU, but the head coach was not happy with his team’s performance. “I knew it would be tough; they always play well here,” Spack said. “We didn’t play very well, obviously, but we found a way to win and that’s a credit to our players and their toughness. We didn’t play our best, but we move on and try to get better next week.” The Redbirds now head into their bye week with some momentum and will be rested up for their Oct. 3 tilt against nationally-ranked Northern Iowa with kickoff set for noon.
Koehl lofts in game-winning goal in double overtime in ISU women’s soccer JOE RODEWALD Sports Reporter
The Illinois State University women’s soccer team exits the weekend with two hard fought battles in Michigan. The ’Birds clashed with Western and Central Michigan for over 200 minutes of play Friday night and Sunday afternoon, walking away
with a 1-1 draw against Western and a 1-0 double overtime win over Central. Sunday afternoon in Mount Pleasant, Mich., Lauren Koehl was the hero for the Redbirds as she scored in the 105th minute to propel ISU to victory, 1-0. It was the second straight game the ’Birds went into double overtime. The ’Birds and Chippewas were deadlocked all
game long, each team creating chances but unable to find the net. There were plenty of shots — 38, to be exact — but not one could squeak into the net. See SOCCER page 3 Lauren Koehl
Youngstown State 48, Saint Louis (PA) 3 South Dakota State — BYE WEEK
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Cross Country Both teams hit the road and will travel to Peoria for the Bradley Invitational at 3 p.m. Friday.
Football ISU has a bye week and will host MVFC opponent Northern Iowa for Family Weekend Oct. 3.
Men’s Golf ISU will travel to Madison, Wis., to play at the Badger Invitational Saturday.
Soccer The Redbirds host the Drake Bulldogs for their first MVC game at 7 p.m. Saturday
Softball Following a cancellation of Friday’s game against Illinois Central College due to rain, the ’Birds host Heartland College on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Volleyball The Redbirds hit the road to take on MVC rivals Missouri State Friday and Wichita State Saturday, both at 7 p.m. Compiled by JAKE KLASSEN & JOSH TOLENTINO / Vidette Sports