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Fall traditions are here to stay
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Although it may not feel like it in the 80 degree weather, today marks the first day of fall
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arving the most creative pumpkins, searching for the juiciest apples and running through mysterious corn mazes are just a few traditions that may come to mind when thinking about the upcoming fall season. Along with these longstanding traditions, more recent traditions include drinking a pumpkin spice latte while cozied up in an oversized, knit sweater next to a bonfire. Fall is also associated with tailgating season, and this activity has gained popularity among Redbird football fans. “My favorite fall tradition is tailgating. I love celebrating football season outside with some of my friends and family,” senior integrated marketing communications major Pat Vierck said. “My favorite fall drink is Sam Adams OctoberFest. It goes along great with tailgating and other sports too.” As sure as the leaves are to hit the ground every fall season, residents of Bloomington-Normal are sure to run into an endless amount of ways to celebrate this time of year. With the self-proclaimed pumpkin capital of the world (Morton) just 31 miles away, there is almost no way to prevent getting into the spirit of fall traditions. The traditions become so second nature to many people that they fall into the seasonal routine without ever knowing why. “Traditions continue or become more popular because of the cultural transmission of knowledge,” Dr. Julie Campbell, assistant professor in the ISU Department of Psychology said. “The cultural transmission of knowledge occurs when knowledge and skills are passed from one generation to another through learning.” Campbell said an example of this is how we learn to solve problems such as staying warm by heating our houses. We have communicated this for generations and it allows people to continually learn to build furnaces, which supply our heat in the winter months. see TRADITIONS page 2
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Senior human resource management major Allison Rosado gets ready for fall with an oversized sweater and hot chocolate.
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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will bring his #FluffyBreaksEven tour to Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium Thursday. One of America’s top comedians, Iglesias has performed sold-out shows around the world. His 2016 tour is named after his television show on Fuse TV. The non-scripted comedic series follows Iglesias and his fellow comedian friends. The comedian also starred in a handful of films, including his own concert movie “The Fluffy Movie,” the “Magic Mike” series and the animated film “The Nut Job.” Iglesias’ stand-up comedy is a combination of characters, storytelling and parodies that bring his personal experiences to life. Bone Student Center’s Associate Director of Event Logistics and Life Safety Barb Dallinger said the student center finds acts through multiple sources. “Sometimes promoters or agents will call and ask about available dates when artists will be in the area. I attend conferences and meet with agents to talk about tour options. Frequently, artists will contact us about a fill date,” Dallinger said. “They have a show booked in Indiana, or are on their way to Nebraska with a date open in between them and we get the opportunity to take that open date at a cheaper price.” “We brainstorm ideas about certain events like Family Weekend,” she added.
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Local fans of the long-running game show “The Price is Right” are in luck. “The Price Is Right Live” will make a stop 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or the Braden Auditorium Box Office at (309) 438-5444. The TV show is typically hosted by Drew Carey, but this version will feature Jerry Springer. Jerry Springer is commonly known as the host of “The Jerry Springer Show,” which is in its 26th season. Springer has also been the mayor of Cincinnati, a political pundit, lawyer, newscaster, country recording artist and international emcee and TV personality. He has been in several movies and on Broadway. The game will still consist of the same rules. Contestants will “come on down” and guess the price of certain items. In this on-stage, travelling version, participants can win cash, appliances, vacations and a new car by playing well-known games Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel and the Showcase Showdown. With the success of “The Price is Right” spanning several decades, “The Price is Right Live” has been running for more than 10 years. The show has given away over $12 million in cash and prizes to audience members all across North America. “The Price is Right” has been hosted by Bob Barker and Drew Carey. The show is produced by FremantleMedia North America and licensed by FremantleMedia. Additional purchase is not required for contestant registration. Tickets are open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years or older. For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit or call the Braden box office.
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Gabriel Iglesias is well-known for his Comedy Central comedy specials. “What’s the audience and who do we feel might work well.” Iglesias grew up in Section 8 housing in California, along with his five older siblings. He developed his sense of humor as a child to deal with various life challenges. Dallinger added that the processes for booking performers to come to ISU varies. “Sometimes [performers] are booked 6 to 9 months or more in advance. Sometimes
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“Similarly, when we put spiders and pumpkins on our front porches during the Halloween season, we explain to our children what these items represent,” Campbell said. “This is the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next, which keeps the traditions popular.” For college students and residents getting back into the swing of things at the start of a new school year, following the traditions can provide a sense of unity within the community. “[Fall traditions] give me a sense of normalcy and are a good distraction from the stress of the new school year,” senior speech language pathology major Hannah Powers said. Powers said some of her favorite fall traditions at ISU consist of tailgating, getting the fall lattes at Starbucks and going
it’s an unexpected opportunity with an artist traveling through the area, and we make it happen pretty quickly. That was the case with Mr. Iglesias,” she said. “Those can be the most hectic for us, but also exciting.” Tickets for Iglesias went on sale on Aug. 19. They are still available at Ticketmaster. com, the Bone Student Center Box Office and by phone at (800) 745-3000. They range from $30 to $85, excluding additional fees.
to the local pumpkin patch. She also loves to buy fall-scented candles to add to her apartment. Starbucks’ highly anticipated fall favorites make their way back on the menu every September. “When customers see the seasonal drinks, they remember pleasant memories of previous years when they purchased specialty drinks during the fall season,” Campbell said. “People who normally do not purchase Starbucks’ drinks are more likely to purchase if they are able to link a positive emotional feeling to the item.” Whether it’s heating our homes or sipping a pumpkin spice latte, it seems these traditions will never come to an end. Positive memories associated with the activities continue to spur the spread of joy that comes with fall traditions on a yearly basis for generations to come.
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Candidates emerge in mayoral race compiled by MARY CULLEN | News Editor | @MaryCullen7
Mayor Tari Renner
Alderman Diana Hauman
Tari Renner is the current mayor of Bloomington and recently announced his bid for re-election. This marks Renner’s third mayoral race. His first race was in 2009 against Steve Stockton, when he lost by just 15 votes. In 2013, Renner was elected mayor after running against John Hanson and Lex Green. In his three and a half years as mayor, Renner has overseen many additions to the community. During his announcement for re-election, Renner noted the addition of Hy-Vee, Green Top Grocery, the new location for Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Kroger Superstore as some of the great successes Bloomington’s economy has benefited from. “Bloomington is on the move. We are clearly an attractive area for people to invest, and we want to make it even more so,” Renner said. At the start of Renner’s time as mayor, the Illinois Policy Institute rated the city of Bloomington with an F for transparency. Nearly four years later, Renner has been proud to announce the city is now awarded with an A. Renner also holds a position at Illinois Weslyan University as a tenured faculty member.
Bloomington Alderman Ward 8 Diana Hauman announced her candidacy for mayor Sept. 12. She was appointed to Ward 8 two years ago and has served in several leadership roles across the community, including serving on a committee for ISU Senior Professionals. In an interview with WJBC, Hauman commended the recent positive features added to the City of Bloomington. With this in mind, she still believes “we can do better.” The features she spoke of included the education system, local economy, location between Chicago and St. Louis and a talented and educated work force. “Our first priority is to continue to maintain our high levels of public safety, continuing to support our police and fire departments,” Hauman said in the interview with WJBC. “Then, like any successful organization, we need to know where we are going.” Hauman believes this requires a strategic plan that defines what the City of Bloomington wants to be. This includes concrete plans to get to that place as well as the willingness to put work in to achieve it.
Ian Bayne Ian Bayne has not officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming mayoral election, but he is collecting signatures. In a Facebook post, Bayne invited citizens to meet with him last week in order to talk about city politics or to sign. In an interview with Inside Bloomington, Bayne said he wants to collect signatures prior to announcing his bid to see the amount of support he would bring to the race. Commonly known for his position as a morning radio host on Newstalk 92.9 WWHP and Cities 98.3 WRPW from 2014 to 2016, Bayne now works as editor for Inside Bloomington. Bayne was recently kicked off both morning talk stations and has remained silent about his firing until his recent interview with Inside Bloomington. Bayne said he was threatened with a lawsuit after having publicly disagreed with Commercial Real Estate Broker Jeff Giebelhausen’s plan to build a “taxpayer hotel” on air. After WWHP received a letter threatening legal action, Bayne was asked not to speak of it over air. Bayne refused to comply and was relieved of his position.
Honey, UPB shrunk the kids! Students’ favorite childhood games blew up for a life size playground on the Quad AMANDA TOCHALAUSKI News Reporter
The University Program Board (UPB) hosted Life Size Recess on the Quad Wednesday afternoon, allowing students to relive events from their childhood gym classes to the extreme. From 2 to 5 p.m., the event was intended to get students active with events like human foosball, Hungry, Hungry Hippos, gladiator jousts and even a huge inflatable obstacle course. A bean bag toss was also present to entertain those not interested in the other events. There was also the infamous UPB wheel attendees could spin to win a prize. On top of the physical aspect of the event, there were snow cones to keep attendees cool during the hot day, which became more tolerable as the day went on. “It’s such a beautiful day to be out on the Quad,” UPB helper
Jordan Hawks said. “People have been loving the obstacle course and Hungry, Hungry Hippos.” There was also music playing to set the mood of the event. The atmosphere was full of uplifting spirits, even if students did not feel like playing any of the games. Many students were just out on the Quad talking with friends or studying. “I’ve just been entertained watching the students fall over and laugh as they play on the inflatables,” UPB helper Maggie McCafferty said. All the students at the event who were participating in the games had smiles on their faces. “UPB has pretty much nailed planning events that allow students to relax,” undeclared freshman Mary Summa said. “Everyone who’s here is just having a blast.” “I love events like this. It lets me take my mind off of my classes for a while and have some fun,” she said. About 150-200 were expected
more to come. Magana said it will have its Homecoming events coming up the first week in October. The Homecoming Kickoff will take place Oct. 3, followed by the Homecoming Carnival on Oct. 5 and the Homecoming Bonfire on Oct. 7. Later in October, UPB will also host a concert with Jeremiah, Tori Lanez and Kraniam. The concert will take place on Oct. 23 in Braden Auditorium. For more information on upcoming UPB events, visit its office on the first floor of the Bone Student Center or visit its website at upb. illinoisstate.edu. Emma Horath | Vidette Senior Photographer
Two students got to battle it out at Life Size Recess Wednesday. for the event, as Social and Recreational Community Chair Jesus Magana explained. “The events are short so we can accommodate students who are just passing through on a break
from class, ” Magana said. “People can just go through the obstacle course quickly and then go get a snow cone.” UPB hosts almost all of the big campus events, and it has many
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After much debate about the demolition of the Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s School (ISSCS) administration building, the Normal City Council approved the measure 5 to 2. The ISSCS and the surrounding buildings in the community were opened in 1865 as an orphanage for children of Civil War fighters. The building functioned until its doors closed in 1979. Since the closing, some of the surrounding buildings have been renovated, but this one has been vacant for three decades. City Manager Mark Peterson recommended
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The ISSCS building has been vacant for over 30 years. tearing down the property to the city council. “The biggest issue is that it’s deteriorating and is in poor condition,” Peterson said. The vacant building’s windows are mostly broken and the property is overgrown, leaving a poor image to the surrounding community.
Peterson feels it is unlikely someone will come along to invest in restoring this property, as it has fallen too far behind on updates. Some believe this historic building has a spiritual influence to it and draws curious people to the property. However, despite these
beliefs, this building has been vacant for a long time. He discourages the p a r a nor m a l belief because the building is not safe for anyone to be in for too long. “It has no heat and the windows are broken, so it’s been open to the elements,” Peterson said. The building owner, Nicholas Afrianco, will receive $500,000 of public money for the demolition of the building. He also plans to renovate the infirmary building next door into a studio. Even though there was hesitation to the demolition, Peterson hopes a new developer will come to put their stamp on the property and further enrich the community.
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Could crime-fighting drones help ISU?
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rones are now pro grammed to do much more than what they used to be able to. They are already delivering pizzas and filming cool skiing videos, but fighting crime adds a big potential feat to the list. Drones have come a long way since their conception. In 1849, Austria used 200 pilotless hot air balloons with bombs attached against the city of Venice. There is also a professional drone racing league that gives out cash prizes. They dress the course up in vibrant lights, and the drones flicker as they whizz past each camera angle. The pilots use first-person goggles to make quick turns in and out of hoops. Now, drones are being developed to fight crime, and they are getting good at it too. After the recent crimes committed on Constitution Trail and around town, drones have the potential to be useful on campus and around Blo-No. One benefit from these crimefighting drones is that they provide excellent surveillance. Stationed throughout town, every so often one can patrol a certain area, providing a bird’s eye view. If there is ever a call about a crime occurring, a drone could hypothetically get there faster than police. Officers have to walk or drive through traffic
to get to the scene, but UAVs do not. With its video camera, a drone can search for suspects and perpetrators who may have fled. Of course they are not meant to replace the police, only to help them get a better edge on criminals like vandals, robbers, as well as large crowds. Drones could also save crime scene investigators time. Instead of having to take pictures of a scene from every angle, the drone is able to capture more information at once. Using basic measurements in the enviro-
ment, it can collect data on a crime scene. Flying drones over large crowds is illegal for civilians for a good reason. But if there were a mass protest or riot, the police could use drones to gather information on how to diffuse a situation. A lot of drone use would probably be for capturing footage of an unfolding situation. Drones should not be used to give out tickets or arrest people. In fact, a lot of people would disagree with ticket-giving drones. As of right
now, they have not been implemented because it would be really expensive to have drones bust people for speeding. Each drone can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $175,000, which is a decent price compared to police helicopters which are easily over $1 million. The training and upkeep of a helicopter costs a lot more compared to a small drone. Another benefit a police UAV could provide for our campus is protection from threats. If there is ever an active shooter, a drone can assist with a clear perspec-
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tive of an area. It can provide strategic evacuation routes as well as directing ground forces. They can also fly low and steady enough to maneuver through hallways. If there happens to be a suspicious bag or object that looks threatening, a drone could inspect it. Drones could be useful for surveillance purposes at college campuses as well. Some argue that more surveillance could invade people’s privacy, but if drones were to fly every so often through Constitution Trail, citizens may feel safer knowing there is a drone presence. These drones are not meant for spying and tracking; they are used for protection. If a drone can respond just a few minutes quicker than a police officer, it could provide infinitely more evidence for a case. Drones are a scary concept. After all the news shown on television about drones in the Middle East, it is not hard to see why they draw negative attention. Not to mention all the sci-fi films that put us in a world ruled by artificial intelligence and drones. In the end, though, if used correctly, drones have the potential to help law enforcement and make us safer, something that is very important on a college campus.
Editorial written by IAN IVKOVICH, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
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hree suspected terrorist attacks occurred on U.S. soil in the past week and horrifyingly, too many Illinois State University students are unaware of their existence. Considering my position as News Editor at The Vidette, I may sound partial when I stress the importance of news knowledge and literacy to my peers. The fact of the matter is by the time you are in college, you have no excuse when it comes to be-
ing unaware of news. Now that we are young adults, our sheltered views are gone and we must accept the reality that is the world around us. There is terror, sadness, deception and fear, but along with that comes love and happiness. News literacy gives you the tools needed to form adequate perceptions of the world. How can you be taken seriously in life after college if you do not have basic knowledge of global and national happenings? Much like we have always been told we take history classes to prevent the past from reoccurring, being an avid consumer of news allows you to further understand why the world is the way it is and how that affects your life. This year more than ever, young adults in the U.S. must
take initiative and be aware of news in order to use their voices in the upcoming presidential election. Adults oftentimes look at young adults and laugh when it comes to our political views. Whether that’s because we are reluctant to buy into that toupee’s rants or skeptic of that woman who is often hard to stand behind, adults view us as incompetent in the political field. Unfortunately for too many young adults, this fact remains true due to minimal news media consumption. If students are unwilling to consume political news intended to better inform the public, how can they feel comfortable deciding how to vote in the upcoming election? Not only does ignorance of
REDBIRD RUMBLE or FUMBLE Redbird Rumble: To the Normal Town Council for approving the
demolition of the old Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s School Administration Building on Beech Street. New development is expected in the location.
Redbird Rumble: To The Price is Right Live for choosing to come to Illinois State University campus. The show, hosted by Jerry Springer, will be on Feb. 8 at Braden Auditorium.
news, including political news, put you at a disadvantage in your own life, but it also has a negative impact on the future. Imagine a generation ruling the world that does not have basic knowledge or consumption of news media. With no prior information of world news other than what appears on your Facebook page, you will not be able to be beneficial members of society. Your in-depth knowledge of Kimye and your blog post about the split of Brangelina may prove useful in a friendly chat with friends, but a harsh reality will greet you in your first conversation with colleagues when they want to talk about Obama’s final United Nations speech. I am not making a call to action saying that students are expected to read every front page piece in the New York Times
or off of CNN’s website. What I will say is the lack of interest in current events locally, nationally and globally is astonishing. Before the election this November, do yourself a favor and read up on the candidates. It will not only benefit you, but the rest of our country as well. Do not walk into those polling places without being aware of who and what you are voting for. And beyond that, do not live as a citizen of this world without having a basic knowledge of what goes on within it. Mary Cullen is a senior journalism major and news editor of The Vidette. Any questions or concerns regarding her column can be sent to vidette_mmcullen@ ilstu.edu.
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Portillo’s location still unknown
The old Wild Berries lot on Veterans Parkway was considered, but developers are seeking other locations in Blo-No MALLORY LOVINGS News Reporter | @MalloryLovings
The soon-to-be Bloomington-Normal Portillo’s has still not found a satisfying lot to call home. The thriving company was looking to be placed in the space where Wild Berries was on Veteran’s Parkway next to Red Robin, Chipotle and other new additions. “There is no Portillo’s location information available to share,” Town Planner Mercy Davison said. “Wild Berries was too small.” The company needs to find a lot that suits the restaurant’s needs of 8,000 to 10,000 square feet for the building. However, developers ultimately want two acres to include double drive-thru lanes and parking. Some people are getting fired up over the news that Portillo’s has yet to set a location in stone. Many thought the restaurant was looking to open in early 2017, but that is not the case. “For me it’s frustrating because I won’t be here anymore by the time it opens,” Illinois State University graduate student Jess Gabl said. “I guess they’re aware of how big it needs to be so that they can prepare for the business they’ll be getting … so it makes sense from a business stand point.” When Gabl learned Portillo’s is hoping to start construction in March 2017 and open by September later that year, she was
devastated. While she and many other students are not satisfied with the news, they do realize why it is taking so long. “We keep on thinking of just ISU students, but I think we are forgetting that Bloomington will be the only area in southern Illinois that will have it,” Gabl said. “It needs to be somewhere where people can get to it easily from the interstate and it needs to accommodate everyone outside of the Bloomington-Normal area as well.” Although the restaurant location decision is still being planned, developers are hoping to break ground and start building by March. Portillo’s is looking to be in a multi-unit building that will consist of other companies and venues as well. The preparation for that type of building takes time. Davison said the Town of Normal has no preferred location for the new restaurant, but that “it just needs to work with the local streets and traffic.” Residents are not the only ones patiently awaiting the Chicago classic. “We are very excited to have Portillo’s because we know it will be very popular, which is good for the local economy,” Davison said. Portillo’s said it is hoping to make a decision as soon as possible so it can hit the ground running. News of the chain coming to Normal was
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Portillo’s announced in April it will open a restaurant in Normal. Plans for the location are in the works. announced in April with ads in The Vidette and The Pantagraph. Although the interior design and layout of the restaurant is unknown, Portillo’s Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Nick Scarpino said it will continue to serve its “classic items in a nostalgic atmosphere.” ISU students have been trying to convince the chain to add a restaurant in
Bloomington-Normal for years. Many are part of a Facebook group called “Bring Portillo’s to Bloomington-Normal Illinois,” which has close to 6,000 likes. The Vidette’s April Fools’ Day 2015 article also had a big impact. This will be Portillo’s 48th location. The chain plans to add more locations throughout the United States, including some in central Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida.
Prioritize road safety during harvest season CLAIRE WEINZIERL News Reporter | @ClaireWeinzierl
As the season transitions from summer to autumn, residents may notice a change in traffic f low around rural areas. For farmers, fall brings the harvest season along with the turning leaves. This means long days spent in the combine harvesting crops and transporting machinery from field to field. As Illinois State University is centered in a rural area, students may be affected by slow-moving vehicles. Safety is an important concern in such situations. Farm machinery typically travels at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less. These vehicles typically feature a triangular slow moving vehicle sign. Drivers may miscalculate how slow the vehicles are moving, so it is important to slow down and remain cautious when approaching the machinery. Motorists should know that it is okay to pass these vehicles, but one should take extra caution when doing so. Drivers should be sure there is adequate space to pass the machinery and should double-check to make sure there is no oncoming traffic. “Be sure to give the farmer enough space, as the machinery is bigger than ever this day and age. Also, if you have any doubt about having enough room to pass, wait for a better opportunity. If you do go to pass, make sure the farmer isn’t turning left into a new field,” senior agriculture major Caleb Wepprecht said. Motorists may not be visible to farmers operating the machinery, so it is important for drivers to stay focused and cautious when passing. “Almost daily I have some sort of near miss while moving
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Farm machinerary is a typical sight on roads during Harvest.
from field to field,” local crop farmer Jason Lay said. “Typically this is due to distracted driving, following too close or not recognizing the difference of speed.” Lay said that the most difficult part of driving farm machinery down the road is dealing with varying types of drivers and trying to predict their next move. “Be patient. Do the math, if you have to go one-third of your normal speed for two miles during your commute, it only adds a few extra minutes to your day,” Lay said. Some farm machinery is extra wide, requiring operators to take up more than one lane on the road to avoid hitting
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roadside objects such as signs and mailboxes. In this situation, motorists should slow down, be patient and cautiously move as far to the right of their lane as possible. “I think the most annoying thing is that people get irritated when we are going slow,” senior agriculture major Elayna Erdmier said. “Trust me, if we could go faster, we would.” “Another thing that has happened is when we are making wide turns, people think we are pulling off to the side to give them room, but we’re actually just turning left and then they try to pass which is really dangerous,” Erdmier said. “People expect the big machinery to just go into the ditch because they’re the bigger ones but the driver doesn’t realize there’s a big ditch, so that’s not always possible and the car still just goes flying by without moving over.” Machine operators should check over their vehicles to make certain that the equipment is functioning properly, including lights and positioning their mirrors. “As for farmers, they need to make sure their mirrors are adjusted properly before going on the road and caution or hazard lights are going, and all drivers need to leave the cell phones alone,” Wepprecht said. It is important that both parties are aware of each other to ensure the safety of all drivers and passengers, as there is high potential for an accident. When in doubt, motorists should find a safe spot to pull off the road and allow the vehicles to pass.
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Apartment construction to begin in Uptown KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
The vacant hole in the ground in Uptown Normal is about to be filled. Chicago developer Tartan Realty Group is expected to begin breaking ground on the planned five-story building on Oct. 10. The $14 million project is the second phase of One Uptown on the Circle. Phase I included the construction of Hyatt Place Hotel. The new building will fill the vacant space next to the hotel and connect to it. Deputy City Manager Pamela Reece said the building will contribute to the future of Uptown. “I think it will further enhance all of the great amenities that we have in Uptown,” Reece said. “It will keep drawing people to the area and to the community.” The new building is set to include 22 basement parking spots, a restaurant on the first floor, office spaces on the second floor and one, two and three-bedroom apartments on the top three floors. Both phases of One Uptown on the Circle were developed by Tartan Realty Group. The developer was also involved with producing The Flats and Meatheads.
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The second phase of One Uptown on the Circle project will break ground Oct. 10. Town officials approved a redevelopment agreement for the new building in March, originally hoping it would open sometime next spring. The agreement passed unanimously. Council member Cheryl Gaines said the town has been waiting for construction to begin for a while. “It’s a very important part of Uptown
Normal. It’s one of the last pieces that we’ve been waiting on,” Gaines said. “That hole has been sitting there for way too long.” Gaines added that the town had difficulty deciding what should fill the space. “It’s been a very difficult site to configure. It was hard to figure out how to put something in there. [We] have had a tough job with that,” she said. “We have some other
space that we would love to see developed, but it will be great to get that piece done.” The building is planned to have a modern design while also complementing the existing architecture of Uptown Circle. The town is expected to use the 13,780 square foot space of the second floor for engineering, inspection and planning operation offices for 15 years. Renewal options will be available. Tartan Realty Group is planning on buying One Uptown on the Circle for $1 million. The town will loan the company $2.75 million to be repaid over the course of 25 years with new tax increment financing and taxes from sales, food and beverages, hotels and motels. Reece said the restaurant has not been selected yet, but she believes it will be an effective addition to Uptown. “We haven’t heard [about which restaurant will be added],” she said. “But by doing this, we’re offering an addition to the variety of restaurant choices. And it will fill vacant space, so I think visually it will help enhance Uptown.” Reese added that the new building will take over a year to be completed. “We believe [the building] should be opened up in fall 2017,” she said.
Swimming, diving teams plan for athletic and academic success BETH GEISTLINGER Sports Reporter | @beth_geist
The Illinois State swimming and diving team looks forward to a new season with returning record holders and a continued emphasis on academics. The 2015-16 swimming and diving season ended with a number of season-best times, lifetime-best times and broken school records, but swimming coach Scott Cameron does not want the momentum to end there. “What I’m really looking for this season is continued improvement across the board,” Cameron said. “We had 50 plus season-best swims, 35 lifetime-best swims and we ended up breaking six school records. I would really like to best what we did at last year’s conference.” The diving team is no less ambitious, with goals of continued success from meet to meet. Coach Phil Hoffmann has high hopes for his team.
“Our goal is to continue improving meet to meet,” Hoffmann said. “I think that’s where we got in a little rut last year. If we can stay together as a group and use our numbers to our advantage, I think we’ll do some good things.” While being good in the pool is important, Cameron and Hoffmann stress the significance of putting school before athletics. Because of this, the team boasts 10 MVC scholar-athletes and was named 2016 College Swimming Coaches Association of America Spring Scholar All-America Team. “[We] put a lot of emphasis on making sure academics come first,” Cameron said. “We do a lot of moving around our practice schedules to help accommodate girls with classes and study groups. We encourage them to help each other out and hold each other accountable.” “As a team, specifically, [we know] that they’re students first and athletes second,” Hoffman said. “They’re called student athletes for a reason.”
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Illinois State hosts Illinois Wesleyan and Lewis University at Horton Pool Sept. 30 for its first regular season meet. With momentum in their favor and continued academic success, both coaches are looking forward to what this season could bring. “I’m just really excited for the
year,” Cameron said. “We have a really talented group that came in and a lot of really talented returners. We’re carrying a big team. It’ll be interesting to see how having a big
team keeps it competitive moving forward.” ISU hosts Lewis University and Illinois Wesleyan at Horton Pool Sept. 30 for a triangular meet.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
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Student Body President shares goals Kyle Walsh strives to help others and spread awareness of issues DEB BETHEL Features Reporter | @thedebbethel
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a i t i n g in the Student Government Association’s Oval Office was a genuine, warm smile worn by Student Body President Kyle Walsh, a young man with the responsibilities and poise of an experienced politician. A senior in college, Walsh has a large amount of experience in politics already. He said he remembers his passion stemming during the 2004 elections, when he was nineyears- old, hanging up posters for John Kerry throughout his school in Queens, New York for a mock election. Since then, he has worked for Representative Dan Brady and has served on Congressman Rodney Davis’ millennial advisory board, voicing the opinions of ISU students. Most recently, he has added Illinois State University Student Body President to his résumé, with expectations of adding more experience in the future. As an initial transfer student from Heartland Community College where he was a student trustee, Walsh was used to being involved and serving as a voice for the students. He could not stand the thought of coming to ISU and simply passing through the motions. “I needed to make positive changes in the lives of everyday students and have an influence over the progress of the university. I saw an opportunity for growth within myself and on this campus, so I gave my all for it,” Walsh said. His all was just enough, and he soon took on the role of student body president to develop further as a leader. His platform focus-
Student Body President Kyle Walsh. ing on on and off-campus sustainability, college and textbook affordability, civic engagement and prevention and raising awareness of sexual assault on campus ultimately won him votes. Walsh has many plans in progress to address each one of these issues. Along with his platform, Walsh’s charisma and ability to relate with his peers convinces student voters of his good
heard and likes to give their opinion, but it’s not always in the most solvent way,” Walsh said. His solution for a more productive student involvement in politics and society are voter registration drives and a panel discussion on freedom of speech and how to have civil discourse. These ideas are projected to be open to students in October. Sexual assault is another issue impacting college campuses worldwide, one that Walsh admits is hard to bring into conversation. However, the necessity of the discussion and awareness of sexual assault is imperative, and he said he plans to spread awareness through a sexual assault awareness week. “We’ll be working with different RSOs on campus to develop a week-long series of events and activities that will raise awareness of sexual assault and also provide education on ways to prevent it. We also want to make sure the students that have been victims of Photo courtesy of sga.illinoisstate.edu sexual assault know the resources that are available to them,” Walsh said. His duties as President political nature. of the Student Body do not only Two of the biggest issues Walsh include his platform work, though. and his assosciates are working on Answering emails, meetings with are those of students’ civic enthe vice presidents and President gagement and the prevention and Dietz, signing or vetoing legislative awareness of sexual assault. items and representing the voice of “Civic engagement is my number ISU students at different committee one priority during my first semeetings makes up his more than mester as student body president. 20-hour work weeks. Obviously this is an election year, Walsh’s positions as co-chair of so everyone likes to have their voice
the Academic Senate, head of the executive branch of the Student Government Association and sitting on various campus committees would seem more than enough to most full-time students, but Walsh continues to impress with his additional extra-curricular activities. Along with his political science classes, Walsh waits tables on weekends at the Hy-Vee Market Grille and is the professional development chair for Alpha Sigma Phi. “I’m a huge sports fan. I live and die with the New York Giants,” Walsh said. Walsh said right behind the Giants are of course the Redbirds, especially the football and basketball teams. He watches sports in his spare time. Through Walsh’s many experiences, especially being student body president, he sees himself in politics long term. “This is my passion, I love doing what I do,” Walsh said. For a long time, Walsh saw himself going to law school, but he’s since changed his mind. Instead, he’s currently working on getting an internship on Capital Hill in D.C. When Walsh graduates next semester with a degree in political science, he will be walking out with countless memories and experiences that have helped shape him into the man he is now. “I think I’m going to walk away from this role hopefully having accomplished a lot, but also having learned a lot about myself, so that way I know exactly what I want to do with the rest of my life and go ahead and make choices that are going to not only make me happy, but also put me in a position where I can succeed and help others,” Walsh said.
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‘Nervous/System’ gives audience members unique experience ERIN ANIOLOWSKI Features Reporter | @erinaniolowski
Illinois Wesleyan University’s School of Theatre Arts’ production of “Nervous/ System,” created by Andrew Schneider, ran from Monday to Wednesday. Tuesday night’s performance ended with one audience member remarking “oh my word!” to the patrons around her. There was a warning before the show to audience members about the smoke and effects, but no one could have prepared the audience for the psychedelic and mind-blowing questions of reality and one’s own existence. The show started out with actors scrambling to places, cleaning up spills and casual talk with the crowd. Then the lights went out and soft singing began. As the show progressed, so did the lights, music and monologues. All of a sudden the room was neon blue, and then the lights blacked out for a second and a new cast member was on the stage. They darkened again for only a moment and a whole new scene was unfolding before the crowd’s eyes. Megan Lai, one of the cast members acted in one of the more relatable scenes, which inspired the creation of a relatable effect. “I talked about being shy and I think that’s where [Schneider] got the idea for the headphones,” Lai said. When she entered the floor, she wore a pair of over-the-ear headphones which gave a muffled sound of what she was listening to. When she took them off, instead of the noise
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Megan Lai, on far right, with headphones on looks at other cast members while performing her act in the “Nervous/System” play Tuesday. disappearing, it became loud and clear and brought everyone in the room into her world. Cadence Lamb, another performer, said the production is part of who the actors are. “We all gave Andrew material, whether it was just discussions we had that he recorded or things we wrote or our favorite songs …
things like that. So he took a lot of what we were giving him, of who we are,” Lamb said. Reflections of personalities and inner thoughts were distributed throughout the play, most likely forcing the audience to think about their own. One monologue in particular was performed
by Will Mueller, where he shared his memories traveling in Wyoming and how the stars were more apparent than where he is now. “Andrew had actually overheard me having a conversation about that and I came into rehearsal the next day with this amazing thing about what I had been saying, and he got what I was trying to say in an eloquent way that I wasn’t able to do on my own,” Mueller said. The biggest challenge and reward actors felt working on this play was that it was so different than anything they’ve worked on before. Usually Schneider takes two years to write a production, but this one was created in three weeks. After choosing lights and speakers, he came into the project with only stage direction, asking the actors to simply trust him. “Theater is about being in a room with people and sharing an experience together,” Schneider said. Which is why this piece has not only material that directly relates to the actor’s perceptions, but also what everyone asks themselves, how they spend their time and some of the things they want in life. “I just want people to not be complacent in their lives, to sort of take a minute out of their day to see the miracle of existence,” Schneider said. When the actors recreated the beginning of the show at the end before audiences realized what the beginning actually was, viewers raised their hands to their mouths and gasped. The performance ended with a standing ovation and overall the play seemed to be received well.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Speedy Spencer Schnell Breakout transfer wide receiver making an impact in first year of eligibility JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor | @JCTSports
Spencer Schnell was waiting for his turn. The agile 5-foot-9, 185-pound sophomore wide receiver transferred as a walk-on to Illinois State last year from Ohio. Schnell, whose father played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, originally attended Ohio University but moved to a lower level team before transferring to ISU. He was Spencer forced to sit out a Schnell year in residency during the 2015-16 season, per NCAA regulations. Schnell has made an immediate impact for the Redbirds in his first three games. He leads all ISU receivers with 19 catches for 150 yards. Schnell hauled in his first career touchdown on Saturday against Eastern Illinois. His breakout performance has been a surprise to many Redbird fans. But don’t tell ISU coach Brock Spack that. “It doesn’t surprise me at all,” Spack said. “With his skill set, he is going to do some pretty good things here. He’s really athletic and runs good routes. We can do a lot of things with him.”
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Spencer Schnell has hauled in a team-high 19 receptions during Illinois State’s first three games. After sitting out last season, Schnell said he’s waited on his number to be called. “I just came and worked hard in practice,” said Schnell, who was a member of last year’s scout team. “I’ve worked hard all summer and I think working with our coaches with off-the-ball stuff and my route running, it’s helped me get open
and be a weapon this season.” He’s been a key contributor on a unit that is already filled with weapons. And that is not the scary part. “Spencer hasn’t even touched a bit of his potential,” ISU wide receivers coach Kane Keirnan said. “He’s about a tenth of the player that he can be and will be.”
A lot of Schnell’s progression can be linked to him working out with All-American Anthony Warrum. Schnell and Warrum are both Indiana natives and have trained together during the last two off seasons at SPARTA Training Academy back in Warrum’s hometown of Fishers, Ind. “He’s really smart and he plays a
lot bigger than he is,” Warrum said. “When we look at personnel on the other side of the field, we communicate and help each other out. He does a great job with that.” Schnell’s success has taken pressure off of Warrum, ISU’s No. 1 receiver. “He’s gotten so many catches,” said Warrum, who is second in team receptions (16). “Him doing this well has taken a little attention off of me. It gives us all a better chance to go up and make plays.” Schnell has not been perfect though. He had a couple of muffed punt returns and drops last week against EIU. The issues have been addressed heavily during practice this week with him and all ISU kick returners. “He’s one of those guys that seems always pressed a little bit,” said Keirnan, who also assists with coaching special teams. “He always wants to take one to the house, he might take his eyes off the ball for a slight second. We’re working on it. I’ve got nothing but confidence in him back there.” Confidence in Schnell is high among ISU’s coaching staff. And it should be. Because he was just another guy waiting for his turn. Now the former-walk-on-turnedscholarship player is making the most out of this opportunity.
Game Preview Illinois State looks to rebound from stunning home loss, travels to Indiana State to begin MVFC play JASON KLAER | Senior Reporter | @JasonKlaerISU
THREE KEYS TO WIN Rebound Illinois State now finds itself in Missouri Valley Football Conference play trying to avenge a surprising week three loss at Hancock Stadium. All three phases of the ball need to come out in full force to earn a victory at Memorial Stadium.
Road Warriors Winning at Indiana State since 2010, the ’Birds have won two consecutive matchups in Terre Haute. Picking up two key road wins early in 2016 would be a confidence boost for Spack and company. Since 2014, ISU is 10-3 away from Hancock Stadium.
Discipline Limiting turnovers and penalties needs to be atop ISU’s list Saturday. Against EIU, the Redbirds compiled crucial mishaps down the stretch, including an early blocking call on the onside kick attempt late in the game. Penalties change the complexion of the game on top of momentum. If ISU wants to build up another win streak, playing consistently has to be a priority on Saturday.
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REDBIRDS Illinois State (2-1, 0-0 MVFC) lost its first regular season home game at Hancock Stadium since 2012. Turnovers plagued the ’Birds as Kolbe has thrown an interception in all three games this season. Although he threw an interception, Kolbe accounted for all of the ISU offense. ISU has not lost back-to-back games since the last two weeks of the 2014 season.
REDBIRDS Christian Gibbs has started all three games this season. Gibbs’ speed makes him a threat over the middle or down the sideline. Pulled in one of two Jake Kolbe touchdown passes last week. He has caught 13 passes for a total of 134 yards. Gibbs is not the top target for the Redbirds, but is known to have big second halves and haul in the ball when it is needed most.
SYCAMORES Indiana State (2-1, 0-0 MVFC) bounced back in Week 3 against Southeast Missouri State, earning a 27-24 win on the road. Similar to ISU, the Sycamores traveled to a Big Ten opponent in Minnesota but did not experience the same fate. The Sycamores fell to the Golden Gophers, 58-28 in the Twin Cities. Over the past three seasons, ISU is 9-4 at home.
SYCAMORES Isaac Harker brings little experience into Saturday’s showdown but packs a real punch under center. Harker has completed over 58 percent of his passes (63-for-107) and thrown eight touchdowns. He is just shy of 1,000 yards passing in 2016. Harker averages around 284 yards-per-game. Harker’s elusiveness and athleticism stand out.
SPACK’S COMMENTS “Every game we have played against these guys have been a close, competitive matchup. Coach Sanford has done a great job over there. They are a team that is used to winning. They have been very competitive in our conference and have been in the playoffs before. They are at home and we have a lot of work to do, so we will have a long week ahead of us.” TV: Broadcast live at 2 p.m. Saturday on ESPN3. RADIO: WJBC (AM 1230) TWITTER: Follow live in-game updates, pictures and videos: @JasonKlaerISU @Vidette_Sports @RedbirdFB
ILLINOIS STATE 23, INDIANA STATE 16 takes on Isaac Harker. Both QBs have combined for under 10 career starts. Look for Illinois State to bounce back from last week and steal a victory on the road. The Redbirds’ defense will be stingy and not
Home Cooking Indiana State is one win away from notching 10 wins at Memorial Stadium over the past three seasons. Having a home crowd behind you as a top 10 FCS opponent heads into town for the first week of MVFC play is important. Harker and the rest of the offense need to score early and often to keep the Redbirds off their tails.
Spread the wealth
Utilizing all aspects of the offense is important. Although Harker has proved himself early in this season, running back Jaquan Keys has tried his best from behind scrimmage. With the talent of the ISU secondary, passing the ball cannot be relied on. Mix things up and try to catch the ’Birds off guard.
Four quarters
PREDICTION Both teams come into Saturday’s contest with a 2-1 record looking to start the conference season off on the right note. A pair of redshirt sophomore quarterbacks will square off in Terre Haute when Jake Kolbe
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give way to the quick and versatile Sycamore offensive attack. A strong second half will propel the ’Birds over the Sycamores at Memorial Stadium for the third consecutive contest. Redbirds win a close one.
Indiana State needs to play from the first kickoff to the final snap of the game. If you take plays for granted and are undisciplined, then the Redbirds can rattle off roughly 17 points in about a half a quarter. The Sycamores are looking to avoid three consecutive losses to the Redbirds at home. Being able to score on one of the first possessions can be helpful in picking up an early season conference win.