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Falling for Awwtumn Summer steps back as fall starts Friday
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runchy leaves that transform into a rainbow of reds, yellows and browns, crisp nights with refreshing cool breezes, steamy pumpkin spice lattes – there are many things to look forward to in the new season now that the new semester is underway.
Cooler Weather Fall serves as an enjoyable break from the sweltering heat of summer and is more bearable than the icy chill of winter. “Honestly, I really hate heat,” Junior anthropology student Zoe Amundson said. “I’m looking forward to the weather.” Sophomore nursing student Jennifer Stewart is also optimistic about the weather change. “Low humidity; I’m really excited about that because it’s so humid here,” Stewart said. It may be warm now, but as fall progresses, the days will grow colder.
Sweaters Two-year-old Nadya McGriff from Normal examines corn she shucked Saturday at the Illinois State University Horitculture Center’s Autumnal Festival. MONICA MENDOZA | Photo Editor
A change in weather also means that Redbirds can begin stashing away their shorts and t-shirts for warmer gear. Senior criminal justice student Kimberly Smith said that fall is her favorite season and she can’t wait to wear sweaters. see FALL page 3
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we going to produce with our opportunities that we have?” He emphasizes that these people are mothers, fathers, daughters, sisters, cousins, brothers, and most importantly, human beings whose lives are surrounded by the results of their labor. “We have a responsibility to do good in the world, not just not to make harm, but to do good,” Timmerman said. “That is what drives me because we can just forget about experiences and the slaves who lead to our chocolate bar… we could forget about that. Or, we could let that drive us to do more and make a positive impact.” Timmerman is continuing his journey as he works on his third book, “Where am I Giving?” that is about how to make an impact with our time, talent and resources. Timmerman is looking to make a global impact.
A bestselling author will make an appearance at Illinois State University Wednesday to speak about his journey around the world and his exploration into the globalized food and clothing industries. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in Room 138 of Shroeder Hall. Kelsey Timmerman is participating in the International Seminar Series to talk about his second book, “Where am I Eating?” Timmerman said he was a curious new graduate who was ready to explore and travel, and he did so while writing about his adventures, which started getPhoto courtesy of whereamiwearing.com ting published in magazines. Kelsey Timmerman, pictured above in yellow, has traveled the world for his research He said he decided to go to concerning food and clothing. different origins of the world who are working to catch that chemicals. where A merica’s products “We are not just going to conare made – starting first with last lobster or preserve fruits are risking their lives. All the while sume our way to a better world,” clothing. His first book, “Where am I they are exposed to diseases and Timmerman said. “What are Wearing?” was the beginning of it all. The Vidette “I met a young man when I was The Vidette is published Monday and Thursday every week, except for final examinations, holidays, and semester breaks. traveling who was a slave and was The Summer Vidette is published in June and July. Students are responsible for the content of the Vidette. The views paid nothing for months of work and it was just some pretty tough presented do not necessarily represent, in whole or part, those of the Illinois State University administration, faculty, stuff to see, that’s when reality and students. The Vidette is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Illinois College Press Association. really hit,” Timmerman said. Subscriptions are available by mail to anywhere in the United States for $150 per calendar year. © The Vidette 2017 Timmerman once took a trip University & Locust / Campus Box 0890 / Normal, IL 61761–0890 after deciding to visit the place his clothes were made, wherever that happened be. Having a shirt made in Honduras, he went there to learn about our clothing and how it is made. While in Honduras, he ended up running into the man who had made his shirt. “It was me coming face to face with the privilege of my own life and the opportunities of my life,” Timmerman said. “Here I was on an adventure and he was making the shirt I was wearing.” That is when he realized clothing is not the only product that we receive in the States that are not ours. He then continued to travel the world but now visiting factories and farmers who are mass producing what we put into our bodies every day. “The fruit that we consume on an everyday basis are literally carried on the backs of these people and they weigh 70 to 80 pounds,” Timmerman said. He said it is extremely important to bring awareness to what the process is of the food that we consume because the people
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with Medici Annual festival will be filled with polka, pretzels, beer MASON MCCOY News Reporter | @Real_McCoy18
Medici will host its second annual Oktoberfest from 4-10 p.m. Saturday on North Street in Uptown. The event will take place in front of the Medici restaurant, as well as the wider Uptown area. The event will include a variety of beer, food and live music. Wine will also be served. “Eight of [the beer varieties] will be Oktoberfest beers, many [of which] we have done in the past,” Medici general manager Joe Slane said. Slane added that there would also be other beers on tap, for those who are uninterested in the more festive brews.
The food at the event will be a combination of dishes, with Medici serving German specialty dishes and other local restaurants providing their own cuisine. It would not be an Oktoberfest without music, and this event will surely satisfy. “We have some folk [performers] and a polka band that will be playing all evening,” Slane said. Performers include Lindenhof Echoes, Peoria Volkstaenzer and the Natural Talent Polka. The event is open to the public, with donations of five dollars suggested. “A part [of the donation] goes to the Normal Rotary club,” Slane said, “I believe they use
that money for Coats for Kids.” The Normal Rotary Club is a part of a larger national nonprofit organization that strives to improve the communities they exist in through charitable works. The rest of the donation goes to Uptown Partners, an organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of Normal citizens through a healthy and vibrant town center. Donors will receive commemorative mugs while supplies last. Parking in the Uptown area will be restricted in certain areas at 10 a.m., and these same areas will be blocked off starting at noon. Free parking for the event will be provided in the College Ave. parking deck.
Renewed, revamped IRB research MALLORY LOVINGS News Reporter | @MalloryLovings
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he Institutional Review Board (IRB) is making changes that will take place in January 2018 and impact faculty, staff and student researchers at Illinois State University. The federal government has revised the process of doing research with human subjects. Associate vice president for research and graduate studies John Baur said the new regulations were made with the intent to reduce the hassle. “ISU doesn’t conduct any clinical research,” Baur said. “There will be shorter forms required for determining whether a project is exempt from further review by the IRB.” ISU researchers will be using a new online submission system that should enhance the communication during the submission and review process. This will also replace the current process of getting reviewed at the department level first. When the new regulations take effect, ISU faculty will be able to skip the department system and submit their research directly to the research office.
the entire process easier, not only for researchers but for the IRB itself. “It will have a dramatic impact on campus,” Krienert said. She said they created a task force last year with the goal of examining the policies and procedures of the IRB to help implement a smoother process. They conducted focus groups and evaluated other IRBs at other institutions to compare with what ISU was doing, and what was working best for the system. She said one thing the Natalie Stuckslager | Photo Editor IRB is also doing that will Associate Vice President for Research Dr. John Baur said new regulations were help them out tremendously made to the Institutional Review Board. is hiring a human subject research specialist who will Baur said faculty, staff and stu- new regulations is to let researchlook through everything. dents should see an improvement ers put more attention toward their “This will free up more time for in the turnaround time for the research and spend less time doing us to do more outreach and trainreview of their protocols. He also paperwork. ing and make things so much hopes that the researchers will “Their time is better spent on smoother inside the administrafind the system much easier to conducting the research and ana- tion of the IRB,” Krienert said. use. lyzing the results,” Baur said. There will also be categories that “The changes were recomJessie Krienert is a criminal jus- no longer fall under human subject mended by a task force that tice professor at ISU and the vice research, which will make the proexamined the current process and chairperson of the IRB. She said cess exponentially quicker. identified ‘pain points,’” Baur said. she is extremely excited for the “I think students and staff will He said the main goal for these new regulations, as they will make be very pleased,” Krienert said.
Senior professionals hosts presentation on freedom of assembly ANDREW DOUGHERTY News Reporter | @addough
Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and Government Meghan Leonard will give a presentation on the history of and major Supreme Court rulings on the freedom of assembly in the United States at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Illinois State University’s Alumni Center. The lecture is the third installment of a four-part series of presentations on different First Amendment rights in the U.S. “We offer these different classes for individuals who enjoy learning about new and interesting topics. It is geared towards people who are close to retirement age but anybody is welcome to attend,” Coordinator of Senior Professionals Laura Kowalczyk said. There is a $15 fee per session, which goes to paying off the costs of the facility and to the speakers. The senior professional classes are held throughout each year and cover a wide variety of subjects such as current events, history,
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Cooler temperatures mean it’s time to bundle up against the chill and embrace a set of clothes that have likely been gathering dust for some time.
Hot Drinks Stewart is looking forward to a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, while Amundson prefers hot cocoa, but there are many hot drinks students can pick from. With so many coffee shops in close proximity to campus, it can be easy to find a seasonal favorite.
literature, art and sciences. Each series focuses on a different part of the first amendment. Retired professor Robert Bradley from the Department of Politics and Government presented the first lecture which focused on the freedom of the press. Over 100 people attended Bradley’s lecture. “I think this particular topic is ... timely ... and it impacts us all,” Kowalczyk added. Fourth Appellate Court Justice James Knecht will present the second lecture on freedom of religion, while Department of Politics and Government Professor Lane Crothers will present the last lecture which will focus on the freedom of speech. “A lot of these classes are lecture styled, but each one is so different in regard to how the speakers present the information.” Kowalczyk said. “For example, Bradley had the class attendees take a quiz just for fun, which they enjoyed.” The senior professional’s organization at ISU was founded by the former Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Charles Bolen and has been active for more than 20 years. “He saw a similar program like ours while visiting a college in Florida. It peaked his interest in bringing such a program to the Bloomington-Normal Community” Kowalczyk said. “It definitely brings the community towards the university.”
Fall Colors
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It’s an experience unique to fall, crunching on brown leaves that have fallen from trees with golden leaves. With so much greenery on campus, students are looking forward to seeing the transformation. “Because I’m on the thirteenth floor, I think looking out my window is going to be so beautiful,” Amundson said. “I’m excited to see the changing colors of the trees and the leaves, especially on the Quad here, it’s really pretty,” Stewart said.
Students are also big fans of pumpkin patches. “I’m looking forward to Rader [Family] Farms, it’s a pumpkin patch,” Stewart said. Some students are going again because they’ve had a positive time in previous years. “I went the last two years,” Junior theatre student Megan Wunglueck said of a local pumpkin patch. She enjoyed the kettle corn and apple cider donuts that put her in an autumnal mood. As Halloween approaches, students may want to carve pumpkins with friends and family. Look out for events and activities taking place at local pumpkin patches.
NEWS IN BRIEF Father kills children, self in murder-suicide On Wednesday, authorities said that a 33-year-old father strangled his two sons to death, set fire to his home, then killed himself while his wife searched for her family before leaving their home in Bloomington. According to a joint statement, authorities say Eric N. Ringenberg started the fire around 3 a.m. Tuesday at 14 Brittany Court in the basement. His wife, Pamela, was woken up by a smoke alarm. She searched for her family members, but could not find them, authorities said. Home surveillance footage shows he first strangled his sons, a newborn and a 2-year-old, started the fire and then killed himself by strangulation. Representatives from the McLean County Coroner’s office responded to the scene, and the three individuals were pronounced dead at approximately 4:15 a.m. Authorities declined to name the two boys. Pamela Ringenberg was in fair condition Tuesday at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her condition on Wednesday was not available. KEVIN SCHWALLER
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YWCA adds support groups for sexual assault survivors YWCA McLean County will continue to expand its services for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones by offering more support groups than ever before. The support groups are free and confidential, led by YMCA Stepping Stones staff. “In support groups, clients and their loved ones can learn to be empowered and share their perspectives with others,” Kara Alt, Stepping Stones client services director said. Specialized support groups include: education, LGBTQIA, college support group, trauma and recovery, coping with trauma after 60, significant other, male survivor and teen. Age minimums for each group vary. Sessions meet once a week at various locations. Dates, times, and locations are given after preregistration with YWCA Stepping Stones. Group size is limited. Sessions are free, but pre-registration and a consultation visit are required prior to a first session. For questions or to register, please contact Kara at kalt@ywcamclean.org or (309) 662-0461.
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McLean County resident wins $250,000 Lottery Lexington resident Cheryl Wells won a top prize of $250,000 in an Illinois Lottery crossword ticket. “I checked my ticket again and again. I still can’t believe I won such a big prize,” she said. Wells has lived in Lexington for 35 years. She is a manager at Lexington Finer Foods. She was on a break at work when she bought and scratched her $250,000 winning ticket. She plans to pay bills and invest for retirement with her winnings. Lexington Finer Foods received $2,500, or 1 percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.
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Celebrate queer history, don’t just memorialize it
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ntil Oct. 8, when you walk into University Galleries you will hear 1970s dance music spilling out into the lobby. The music comes from Amy Cousins’ art installation in the gallery, titled “You Will Never Have the Comfort of Our Silence Again.” The installation is focused on queer history, particularly that of queer liberation history. The installation has a giant papiermâché puppet, textile appliqué figures, text in shag fabric, a dance floor with dance party footage playing and the Lesbian Feminist Declaration of 1976. Walking through the exhibit, you are guided by hand crafted stanchions with soft lavender fur as the rope. A hand designed corkboard with a lavender lining is filled with recreated posters for queer liberation dance parties. This exhibit is a celebration of the good fight that LGBTQ+ folks put up in the 1970s and 1980s. Dance parties were the choice of rebellion, being explicitly in view of those who wish they would not be publicly seen.
Exhibits and installations on queer and LGBTQ+ history tend to focus on the memorialization. Those who lost their lives fighting for equal rights — or just to be themselves publicly. Those who died during the AIDS epidemic while the administrations of the world looked on and did nothing. But this? This is a celebration. While looking at the level of detail and craft Cousins put in her creations, hearing upbeat 1970s dance music playing, you cannot help but be filled with joy
and awe, and not the dread and horror that comes from some exhibits on the topic of queer history. Last year, when parts of the AIDS quilt came to Illinois State University, you left the Brown Ballroom with a heavy heart after seeing just the select few who lost their lives. While AIDS did not, and still does not, just affect those of the LGBTQ+ community, it was dubbed the “gay disease.” The Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion call it the “4-H disease,” for seeming to only affect heroin users, homosexuals, hemophiliacs and Haitians. The press called it GRID, or gay-related immune deficiency. Exhibits on this heavy topic that killed a generation of the LGBTQ+ community have that heaviness imbued in every atom. And they should. But the discussion on queer history, of queer liberation history, shouldn’t be a memorial; it should be a celebration. Same-sex marriage passing nationally in 2015, representation in mass media (though, sometimes token in nature), coming out not being a death sentence and so much more. Liberations that just a generation ago seemed, and were, conceivably impossible. While the fight isn’t over, with gay conversion therapy still legal in 41 states, hate crimes still occurring, transgender men and women— especially transgender women of color—fearing for their safety, it is time to celebrate what has been accomplished.
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EDITORIAL POLICY Editorial written by KAYLA JANE JEFFERS, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of the Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
Emmy Awards: A night of firsts MY VIEW KEVIN SCHWALLER | Columnist
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t’s no secret that Hollywood has been struggling with controversies left and right regarding minority representation. Culture is appropriated, women are underappreciated, people are white-washed, LGBT work is almost always ignored and we rarely see movies, television and music made by people of color getting the attention they deserve. There was “La La Land” versus “Moonlight” at the Academy Awards and “25” versus “Lemonade” at the Grammy’s. But the 69th Emmy Awards were a breath of much-needed fresh air. People of color and women, specifically, got to take the stage to be acknowledged for their excellence in telling their stories Sunday night. Donald Glover doubled down on
historic wins for “Atlanta,” as the first black actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a comedy series since 1985 and the first black person to win an Emmy for comedy directing ever. Riz Ahmed’s win for “The Night Of” makes him the first South Asian man to win an acting Emmy. Only one actor of Asian descent had ever won an acting Emmy prior to Ahmed. Sterling K. Brown won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for “This Is Us,” making him the first black man to win since Andre Braugher in 1998. Lena Waithe and her work on “Master of None” also made history. Waithe became the first AfricanAmerican woman to win an award for writing for a comedy series. It was much more than that, though, for Waithe is part of the LGBT community and her work was for an episode that surrounded her character on the show coming out. “Black Mirror’s” “San Junipero” clinched the Emmy award for TV movie. The stand-out episode of the series chronicles a love story between an older black woman and older white woman, who use technology
to find each other and gain a second chance at love late in life. Not only did “San Junipero” avoid any clichés often depicted in LGBT media, the episode featured emotionally gripping storytelling, and depicts a queer love story that gave its lesbian protagonists a happy ending. And, for the second year in a row, Kate McKinnon took home the Emmy for supporting actress in a comedy series for “Saturday Night Live.” McKinnon is openly queer. The three major categories, Comedy, Limited Series and Drama, also celebrated women. The big winners included “Veep,” “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Big Little Lies.” Julia Louis-Dreyfus earned her place in history with her sixth straight win for “Veep,” now holding the record for most Emmys won for the same role in the same series, as well as the most consecutive wins. Additionally, this win ties her with Cloris Leachman for most total Emmy acting wins (they both now have eight). “The Handmaid’s Tale” also conquered the night, scoring wins right and left. Show director Reed Morano is the first woman to win the
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trophy for directing a drama series in 22 years. Elisabeth Moss also took home the award for Best Actress in a Drama for her work on the show that covers misogyny and oppression to the extremes. None of these victories came as a jaw-dropping surprise since each of these shows were considered the front-runners in their respective genres. But watching them collect one trophy after another, especially on a night when Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman accepted their Limited Series award by urging their colleagues to make women “the heroes of their own stories,” gave what may have been an Emmy coincidence the air of something deliberate. And watching longtime pals Kidman and Witherspoon win back-toback Emmy’s for their work on the female-driven show was just the icing on the progressive cake. Kevin Schwaller is a senior journalism major and news editor and columnist at The Vidette. Questions can be sent to vidette_kschwal@ ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @ kevschwa.
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Let’s move beyond the chalk wars
MY VIEW MICHAEL MALANY Guest Columnist
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find the current chalk war between the left and right political groups rather amusing but totally unproductive. I think the actual purpose of chalking is to be informative, whether it’s letting students know that certain organizations exist, or upcoming event dates, among other reasons. I’m not saying that everyone should stop attempting to be political via chalking. Instead, I’m pointing out that they are reactionary politics at best because they don’t offer anything critical or philosophical about the differences between capitalism and socialism. If either group wants to tell the others that their ideology is flawed, then how about we quit hiding behind the chalk wars and actually have a debate in a medium where critical thought can be offered. Those unwilling to participate in a debate beyond the sidewalks only show how indefensible their position must be. This university’s very existence is about learning. Phrases written on the sidewalk only to be ignored by hundreds of passersby is certainly below the standards of the education we are receiving at this institution. Imagine turning in an argumentative paper to your professor that only read “Socialism/ Capitalism Sucks,” and you can probably imagine the immediate letter grade to be received. Let’s have this debate in a more intellectual format where one of the political groups are willing to host a debate about various topics and problems with capitalism and socialism. At the very least, we can always have this debate via Letters to the Editor at The Vidette. Michael Malany is a junior in the Middle Level Education program. He can be reached at dmmala1@
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Balancing work and class How students juggle being students and employees MIKE SMITH News Reporter | @Agora_180
Illinois State University students are working through their first month of classes, but some students are busier than others. More than ever, students are managing to put themselves through school by working in the community. With the expense of college nowadays costing a fortune, having a disposable income means being able to support oneself. Senior broadcast major William Price knows the struggle of managing school and work. As a part-time employee at the local Kroger supermarket and a full-time student, Price has a lot on his plate.
“There’s a lot of sacrifices, [like] not getting a lot of sleep is one of them,” Price said. “It sucks, but it has to be done.” Scheduling events in life is a critical process for most students, but Price said he likes to take it day-by-day. “I probably should have a schedule, but as far as scheduling things out, there’s not a lot of time to do that. I usually just get what I can get done in the time I have, which is not much at all.” Often, these students will have no free time for anyone, not even for families and close friends. With busy schedules and little access to social life, this leads to concerns about the students and their overall health.
“My girlfriend and I were talking about it today, but she doesn’t want me to be overwhelmed. I don’t really have a choice sometimes,” Price said. “I haven’t hung out with my friends or seen my family in who knows how long.” Price understands the cost of having a job in college, but said he continues to stay motivated. His secret is a combination of determination and willpower. “Working and going to school is a hard thing to do, but it’s not impossible,” Price said. “I don’t drink coffee at all; motivation to get where I want to be is what drives my ambition.” Price said he believes he has learned a few lessons along the way
that are worth sharing. “It’s going to be hard,” he said. “You might have people mad at you because you don’t have the time for them, but at the end of the day, it will be worth something. No matter what you’re doing, it will be worth something in the end.” Senior accounting major Samuel Gesessew is another student that knows the grind of school and work firsthand. Gesessew works at Chipotle and plays Ultimate Frisbee for ISU and he often feels drained and pressed for time. “[Working] is better for me than how some people have it,” Gesessew said. “I’m not swamped with too many hours that I can’t handle, but it does become a factor for my social
life. I think it just comes down to how much you’re able to handle, and I know myself well enough to know that I can handle my schedule.” Gesessew applied for the job over the summer because he thought it would be a good opportunity to earn some income. He says that having friends that worked there helped him adjust to the workforce. “It’s definitely easier for me because I have friends that I work with, but they aren’t there all the time. So the job can either be easy and a lot of fun or it could suck, but usually it’s fine.”
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Spack ’stache epidemic The famous facial hair behind ISU football’s leading man JONATHAN BARLAS Features and Sports Reporter | @janveselybarlas
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s football head coach Brock Spack wrapped up Tuesday’s practice with passionate and encouraging words for his team, one question emerged: Who is the man behind the mustache? By now, the sensation surrounding Spack’s magnificent mustache should not be something of revelation, but of pure gratitude and praise. Taking it a step further, could the ’stache hold the secret to Illinois State’s success on the football field in recent years? Since arriving at ISU in 2009, Spack has completely transformed the attitude surrounding Redbird football. By creating a winning culture in which consistency is key, Spack has accomplished more in his time as head coach than any other Redbird coach before him. With four appearances in the FCS playoffs in the last five seasons, back to back Missouri Valley Conference championships in 2014 and 2015, an unprecedented win against a Big Ten powerhouse and a jaw-dropping home record of 40-9 in eight seasons, these accolades only paint a small portion of the picture of Spack’s legacy. With “the ’stache” leading the Redbirds the rest of the way, there is no telling how successful the season could be. Obviously, expectations are high after ISU defeated Northwestern last year in an epic storybook game for the ages, but it seems as though the ’Birds have a lot of work left to do through the eyes and luscious mustache hairs of Spack. Starting off the 2017-18 season with a red-hot offense, the Redbirds reign of terror came down hard on opponents Butler and Eastern Illinois these past two weeks, running up the score columns with two lopsided 40 plus point wins. But, what makes Brock Spack so likable? Is it his success on the football field, his humble yet personable demeanor, his marketability or simply his outstanding mustache? Memorabilia such as T-shirts, bobbleheads and hats that are solely dedicated to his mustache have launched the Spack ’Stache enigma to new heights in recent weeks. “People here have always gotten a kick out of my mustache,” Spack said jokingly. “[My players] make fun of it all the time but it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.” Multiple twitter parody accounts have popped up such as @TheSpackStache, dedicating its feed to the resolute glory of Spack’s mustache. After learning about the twitter accounts,
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Football Head Coach Brock Spack’s mustache is taking ISU by storm. As the sports marketing staff promotes “Spack the ’Stache” memorabilia, the real people profiting from the coach is the ISU football team. Spack could not help but laugh in disbelief. “It’s crazy, I just don’t get it,” he said. “Nine years of coaching and the people still get a kick out of it. Whatever entertains them, I guess.” Junior wide receiver Spencer Schnell and junior linebacker Brannon Barry had nothing but praise and fondness for Spack’s mustache. “He always preaches toughness,” Schnell said. “And out of every coach in the NCAA, I think he has the toughest mustache.” “‘Impressive’ is one word I would use to define a glorious,
genre defying mustache,” Barry added. “It is a mustache everyone should strive for. I wish I could grow a mustache like that.” Flying out of the gate with a 2-0 record, Spack is confident his team can continue its tear in the Valley against Missouri State University this upcoming weekend. “This is a much improved team,” Spack said. “The team is gaining confidence and we’re getting better every day and [the staff] can see that. [Missouri State] is a dangerous team, it is always tough to win on the road and we’re going to have to play really well to get the win.”
Autumn-matic fun at Horticulture Center’s Autumnal Festival STUART STALTER Senior Features Reporter | @VidetteStuS
Summer's parting gifts included gargantuan pumpkins, warm weather and ecstatic children running outdoors. These were the sights and sounds of Illinois State University's 2017 Autumnal Festival, located at ISU's Horticulture Center. The event occurred 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturday. All fundraising amounts remain unknown. Regardless, Horticulture Coordinator Jessica Chambers feels the event succeeded. "The Autumnal Festival was a spectacular event," Chambers said. "You always hope produce grows, people attend and there is no harsh, rainy weather." The annual fundraiser's proceeds went to the Horticulture Center. In addition, flower and birdhouse silent auctions aided the cause. Knowing the early bird gets the house, ISU mascot Reggie Redbird swooped in at 9:30 a.m. Though he stayed until 10 a.m., unfortunately, zero of the 27 birdhouses fit Reggie's size. Human attendees experienced more activities. Visitors gazed at an impressive produce selection and explored a corn maze. Adventurous attendees took $1 hayrides. Several families tested throwing accuracy in a rotten fruit throwing contest. Birkey's Farm Store equipment display added to the agricultural ambiance. While adults perused, children climbed trees, visited Jen the Horse Whisperer, partook in the 1 p.m. Easter egg hunt in the Rock’n’Roll Garden and learned how to make s'mores. Children were not the only people attracted
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Alumna Gabby Rivera and criminal justice graduate Jessica Ploss laugh as they walk through the Horticulture Center’s Autumnal Festival corn maze.
by food. Some adults preferred staying in the shade, consuming apple cider slushies and hot dogs. Local resident Steven Jones enjoyed his meal. "On a lovely day with no plans, it is always nice to get fresh air and fresh food," Jones said. The Autumnal Festival does not blossom overnight. Chambers notes that helpers tend to pumpkins, gourds and squash from May until harvest. She greatly appreciates the efforts of all involved. "Volunteers are the community soul of the [Horticulture] Center," Chambers said. "Laughter, work ethic and determination makes volunteers much more than a body pulling weeds." Students and community members can bring laughs and labor to another fundraising event this year. The 2017 Bake and Take occurs 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ropp Agriculture Building, Lab 107F. For $35, participants receive pumpkins to decorate and take home for Halloween. Additionally, Chambers wants students to be aware of the upcoming garden survey, estimated to arrive in three to four weeks. Students’ answers will provide feedback on any improvements ISU's gardens need. Chambers also wants to let students know that the Fell Arboretum works tirelessly to provide all the trees on the Quad. All and all, the Horticulture Center tries to be inclusive with the whole campus, not just its gardens. Events like the 2017 Autumnal Festival ensures that students continue to enjoy all of ISU's beautiful plants.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Volleyball set to open MVC play Leah Johnson and the Redbirds begin Missouri Valley Conference play at Redbird Arena on Friday night versus Missouri State and welcome Southern Illinois on Saturday NICK DAMIANI Sports Reporter | @nGdamiani
Illinois State volleyball will open their Missouri Valley Conference slate this weekend with matches against Missouri State and Southern Illinois-Carbondale. The Redbirds will be tested immediately as Missouri State comes in Friday night as the preseason favorite in the Valley. If playing the number one team in the conference was not enough of a storyline, Missouri State is also new head coach Leah Johnson’s alma mater. Johnson was an integral part in leading the Bears to four 20-or-more-win seasons, while also holding an assistant coaching role there from 2008-09. Despite the familiarity, coach Johnson is treating the conference opener as if it was any other opponent. “Our mindset needs to stay in our process and that means every opponent needs to be addressed the same way, so we will not take any team with more emphasis or any less emphasis,” Johnson said. The Bears come in at 8-5 including a win against nationally
ranked, No. 20 Ohio State in Columbus on Sept. 1. Missouri State is led by two-time MVC player of the year Lily Johnson, who was just named MVC player of the week for the eleventh time which is the most in conference history. Lily Johnson and the rest of the talent the Bears possess is a big reason the new face of Illinois State volleyball is excited for Friday’s matchup. “I almost want to ignore the emotional side of the game, but that’s almost impossible,” Johnson said. “I am excited to play them not only because it’s my alma mater but because they’re a great team and a win against them Leah would do great things for our program.” Johnson The Redbirds head into the heavily anticipated match as winners of three straight games after sweeping New Mexico State, William & Mary and Arizona at the Wildcat Classic this past weekend. Illinois State was led by the trio Lexi Wallen, Courtney Pence and Stef Jankiewicz. The Redbirds will need more contributions this weekend as they try to knock off Missouri State.
On Saturday, the Redbirds welcome in the same Southern Illinois team they knocked out of the conference tournament a year ago. The Salukis have had a rough transition as they ushered in coach Kari Thompson. They are off to just a 1-10 start, a year after they finished 21-12. Southern is led by redshirt senior Andrea Estrada who was an All-MVC second team member a year ago. She currently leads the Salukis with 94 kills on the year. Despite Southern Illinois’ slow start, coach Johnson knows the Salukis should not be taken lightly. “Southern has always been very strong in our conference, but they’re going through a coaching change right now and I think their transition is taking slower than they would like,” Johnson said. “But I know they still have the pieces to be successful, they are just starting to put it all together and at any moment that team could hit their stride.” After this weekend’s home matches, the Redbirds will have their first conference road test as they travel to Indiana to take on the Evansville Purple Aces Sept. 25.
Soccer prepares for UNI in MVC opener NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033
On Saturday, Illinois State soccer’s defense of the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference championship truly begins. ISU (3-4-2) will travel to face Northern Iowa (7-1-1), their first MVC opponent of the season. The Redbirds are coming off a 1-0 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday. Despite the win, ISU coach Brad Silvey still believes there is a lot of work to be done. “In my eyes, everything has to sharpen up,” Silvey said after Sunday’s match. “If we go into conference sleepwalking like we did today, it could be a little shocking. We’re not interested in going down that road.” One of the keys to ISU’s success this season has been the play of sophomore Brad goalkeeper Haley Smith. Silvey After making a combined 11 saves and posting shutouts against Miami and No. 19 Marquette this past weekend, Smith won MVC Defensive Player of the Week. It was the second time this season Smith took home the honor. The latest MVC Offensive Player of the Week is someone Smith will have to face on Saturday. Northern Iowa senior Sarah Brandt won the award after scoring three goals in her team’s last two matches against Northern Illinois and North Dakota. Brandt currently ranks second in the MVC in goals with six this season.
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Smith’s counterpart will also present a challenge for the Redbirds. Northern Iowa junior goalkeeper Jami Reichenberger leads the MVC in goals against average (.542), shutouts per game (.667), and save percentage (.865). One player who could once again make an impact on offense for the RedNatalie birds is freshman Natalie Vaughn-Low. Vaughn-Low Over the course of ISU’s last two matches, which were also Vaughn-Low’s first career starts, the DeKalb, Illinois, native has shot the ball four times, with all of them being on goal. She also assisted junior Angel Krell’s goal in Sunday’s win vs. Miami. “She gives us some different looks,” Silvey said. “She’s able to turn defenders, to face up against them, to advance the ball forward in some very congested areas of the field and it’s fun to watch.” The Redbirds also got a key player back last weekend with the return of junior Kiley Czerwinski. In Sunday’s match against Miami, Czerwinski came off the bench to make her first appearance on the pitch since Aug. 27 against Illinois. “It’s good to just get her back into the game, to get her integrated back into the team, getting some minutes and getting some game time, getting her comfortable with the players around her again,” Silvey said. “It was exciting to see [Czerwinski] out and getting after it again.”
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Courtney Pence has paced the Redbirds this season, leading the team in digs (297) and has earned a pair of Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. Natalie Stuckslager | Photo Editor
Pence digs the ’Birds
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ourtney Pence cannot help but stick out for Illinois State volleyball. The casual fan watching a match at Redbird Arena can find the junior libero in her black jersey among a sea of her teammates’ whites. Yet, beyond uniform color, Pence’s tenacious play may stand out even more. The Springfield native will be the first to tell you that her job on the court is anything but flashy. As ISU’s libero, one will not find Pence flying above the net for a big kill. Instead, she is absorbing those kills from the opposition point after point. There is arguably nobody in the Missouri Valley Conference that defends the kill better than Pence. Last year, she was named the Valley’s Libero of the Year as a sophomore and is picking up right where she left off, already being named the Valley’s Defensive Player of the Week twice. Despite the recognition, Pence says it has always been about doing what the
team needs of her. “I always just play my game and my position no matter what, my job is not to score points, I set my teammates up to do so,” Pence said. “So I need to stay as consistent as I can to help my teammates be the best they can be.” Pence’s continued success has been even more impressive as it comes at a time of transition for Redbird volleyball. Former ISU head coach Melissa Myers stepped down Courtney in the offseason and Pence the team welcomed in Leah Johnson this past June. Change generally tends to be tough, but this time it has proved especially difficult as Pence professed to have a special relationship with Myers. “It’s tough when there is change especially when you loved the old coach, [Myers] was great and she helped me grow so much as a player,” Pence said. “But I understood that she needed to do what was best for her and when I heard
coach Johnson was coming in I was excited because I knew she was a great coach.” Since coming in last June, Johnson has brought her a personal touch to the Redbirds, meaning new schemes and a change in routine. Throughout the transition, Johnson has asked her team — especially Pence, as one of the captains — to trust in her process. Through the early part of Leah the season, it has Johnson looked like Pence surely bought in, but not without some hiccups. “When [Johnson] came she made it her own and changed what she thought needed changing. At first, it was frustrating because everything’s new so it’s not going to be perfect,” Pence said. “But now getting all these awards, I’ve realized that she has changed me for the better and made me an even better player than I was.” That special relationship Pence
once shared with Myers seems to be quickly developing with coach Johnson as well. Early on, Johnson made it a point to take an interest in her team and Pence feels her new coach has been involved with her and the team well beyond the court. “We do a lot of team events, we all went to Sugar Grove and had a bonfire with her whole family. We are around her kids all the time after practice and it makes it more like a family aspect,” Pence said. “So that connection isn’t just volleyball, it shows that she is there for you no matter what.” On the court, Pence made her presence known in the opening weekend at the Baylor Invitational. Facing then-No. 15 Florida State, Pence tallied 41 digs, which was the third-highest single match total in Illinois State history. For the weekend, she totaled 85 digs and was named as the tournament’s best defender. Johnson knows the talent Pence brings on the floor, but this year she has asked even more of her libero. “Courtney is an outstanding libero, but I’m asking her to do
some things that are not easy, like pushing the team, holding them more accountable and really driving the work ethic in the gym,” Johnson said. In the past two seasons, Pence has finished in both second and third for total digs on the Illinois State all-time list. This season she appears poised to top the record books as she currently ranks fourth nationally with 6.19 digs per set. Pence will need to keep her play at a high level as the Redbirds prepare for a rigorous conference season that ultimately ends with ISU hosting the MVC tournament at Redbird Arena. The ability to host the conference tournament is a definite advantage, but Pence knows it guarantees nothing. “It’s always nice to be at home because you don’t have to travel and we can play in front of our families,” Pence said. “Just being home in your environment is always nice, but we know all the other teams will come out and be ready to play.” Pence and the Redbirds will begin their MVC journey Friday as they welcome in preseason favorite Missouri State to Redbird Arena.
Football preview: ISU vs. MSU
Illinois State football poised to travel to Springfield to open conference play NATE HEAD Sports Editor | @NateHead51
The Illinois State football team has been nothing short of dominating with two lopsided victories over Butler and Eastern Illinois to open the 2017 season. But this is a new week and Saturday is a different battle. And it isn’t just an ordinary matchup. At last, Missouri Valley Football Conference play is set to commence this weekend. ISU (2-0) will travel to Springfield, Missouri Saturday for a showdown with Missouri State (1-2). Despite a losing record, ISU head coach Brock Spack is not taking Missouri State lightly. He says the ’Birds must be amply prepared to maintain a spotless record. “This is a much-improved team, a team that has continued to improve,”
Spack said. “You have to come to play aspect of the game in which Illinois [against them] or you are in trouble. State has not excelled during the first We will have our hands full Saturday three weeks. with a lot of things.” Missouri State boasts a talented Missouri State kick returner, Deion Hold ropped it s liman, who tallied 142 season opener to all-purpose yards last in-state rival and week, including a pair of FBS program crucial returns in the closMissouri 72-43 ing minutes of the victory Sept. 2 before against Murray State. a brutal 34-0 Spack says his unit must defeat to No. 11 find a way to contain the James Brock Robinson Spack North Dakota reigning MVFC Special Sept. 9. The Teams Player of the Week. Bears secured their first victory of the “I think he is a senior, thank God. season last Saturday with a dramatic I hope he goes and plays in another 28-21 win over Murray State. league after this,” Spack said. “He Illinois State holds a slight 20-16-1 is really hard to defend. He gives us advantage in historical matchups heartburn.” between the programs, including a As expected, the ISU defense has current three-game winning streak. emerged as the undisputed strength Special teams is perhaps the lone of the team. Redbird opponents have
combined to muster just 14 rushing yards on 58 carries — an average of less than a single yard per attempt. Spack acknowledges the importance of a strong defensive core while specifically crediting the Redbird linemen for their efforts. “You can’t lose if they don’t score,” Spack said. “You are only as good as your front … any great defense I have been around, played on or coached with has all started with the front. They have been really good and disruptive.” On offense, the Redbirds have turned to the ground to set up scoring efforts. ISU running back James Robinson led the charge last week in Charleston with 89 yards and his first two scores of the season. ISU and Missouri State are slated to kick off at 2 p.m. Saturday at Robert W. Plaster Stadium.
FAST FACTS WHAT: Illinois State at Missouri State WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Springfield, Missouri IMPACT: First MVFC game for both teams HOW: Watch on ESPN3 or listen on WJBC TWITTER: Follow game action @Vidette_Sports PICK: ISU 24, MSU 13