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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 Vol. 128 / No. 12
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BROTHER AND SISTER SHARE THE LOVE OF THE GAME SPORTS 12
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH PUMPKIN SPICE? NEWS 8
‘COLLEGE GIRL’ AUTHOR FOCUSES ON SEXUAL ASSAULT FEATURES 8
DUNN TRIAL REMAINS ONGOING NEWS 3
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Constitution Trail signs to reveal unknown paths SUSANNA DOEHLER News Reporter
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The Constitution Trail will be putting up new bike sings to help bikers better naviagate the trail.
The twin cities are partnering with Friends of the Constitution Trail to put up “way-finding” signs along the trail. These signs will help bicyclists and pedestrians discover new stretches of trail that were previously unknown to them. The new signs will help people identify what branch of the trail they are currently on and the distance to different streets, branches and parks. “There are so many different braches of the trail that go in all different directions,” Kathy Steadman, newsletter editor for Friends of the Constitution Trail, said. “There are about 42 miles if you count the parts of the trail that go through parks,” Steadman said. “So many people in town don’t know where it starts and stops.” In some areas, the trail comes to an abrupt stop and begins again in a few blocks. Some of the new signs will help guide people from the point where the trail ends to the spot where it continues. “The Constitution Trail is one of the most popular recreational amenities in the community,” Bloomington Director of Public Works Jim Karch said. “These way-finding signs help citizens to be able to find the trail.” The Friends of the Constitution Trail are paid for the signs and both the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal will be assisting in the installation. The different branches of the trail are being named after the original railroad lines that ran their route. Illinois Central, Bloomer Line, Interurban, Collegiate, Northtown and
Southtown are the main branch names. “There have always been certain branches, but they have never been named,” Steadman said. Other smaller branches will be named after destinations or the area in which they are located. The destinations chosen for the signs followed a simple formula of identifying access points, nearby parks and schools and major destinations such as Uptown Normal or downtown Bloomington. The way-finding project was initiated as part of the trail’s 25-year anniversary celebration in May 2014, but Steadman said that the planning started a year before that. “It has really been a lot of collaboration, “ Steadman said. “It just takes so much time to get all of the routes measured out and to check them with each town.” The Friends of the Constitution Trail have paid about $10,000 for the signs, which are completed and ready for installation. The posts are also in place for the signs to be mounted on. “Installation should begin in the next 30 days to be completed before winter starts,” Karch said. Friends of the Constitution Trail is funded through membership dues, donations and grants. The organization is dedicated to the beautification and expansion of the trail. They help fund drinking fountains, signs, benches, landscaping and shelters along the trail. One of the main goals in the mission statement is for the trail to spread throughout Bloomington-Normal, to reach as many neighborhoods as possible, so that people will not have to drive to use it. see TRAIL page 10
ANDREW MARSHALL News Editor
A former Illinois State University student was found guilty Tuesday of misdemeanor charges regarding a hit-and-run accident in January that resulted in the death of another ISU student. Joshua Dunn, 22, of Lombard had a bench trial that found him guilty Joshua of the misdemeanor charges of DUI, Dunn failure to reduce speed for a pedestrian, failure to yield to a pedestrian and driving with an obstructed windshield. Dunn faced these charges before Judge Casey Costigan, who will decide on the felony charge of aggravated DUI Oct. 1. This hit-and-run accident, which occurred Jan. 24, resulted in the death of Benjamin Allison, 20, a communications major from Crystal Lake. Dunn had THC in his system, and the lab showed that blood and tissue were taken from the car, Assistant McLean County State’s Attorney Jeff Horve said during the closing remarks of the trial after many witnesses had testified on the prosecution’s behalf. The state of Illinois also presented a large amount of evidence to support its case. Accident Reconstruction Officer Chad Bock testified that Allison had been hit at 32 mph at the time of the accident. Bock also said there was blood on the windshield and it was clear that the victim had flown upward over the car. Bock also said there were no skid marks present to indicate that Dunn attempted to avoid Allison. The accident occurred at the intersection of Fell and College avenues. Defense Attorney Brendan Bukalski argued that it was possible to conclude that Dunn had braked or swerved and the skid marks were just not present.
Bock said this was a possibility, although he did not think it was the case here. Throughout the presentation of the state’s evidence, Allison’s family members sobbed and hugged each other. Dunn’s family remained emotionless throughout the hearing. The fifth-floor courtroom was near maximum capacity, with Dunn’s family members sitting on one side and Allison’s on the other. Allison was a staff member of WZND at ISU. Employees from the student radio station attended the trial and sat behind the Allison family as support. The state brought many different items for evidence against Dunn. These items included a video from Officer James Merica’s dash recorder of when he arrived on the scene, a 30- minute video of Dunn’s interview with investigating Detective Darren Wolters and photos from the scene of the accident. The state’s attorney also used witnesses to confirm that the tan Toyota Corolla involved in the accident was indeed Dunn’s. Evidence showed that the vehicle had a severely damaged windshield. In July, Dunn pleaded guilty to the charge of leaving the scene of the accident. When Costigan decides, Dunn could face up to 15 years in prison. According to State’s Attorney Jason Chambers, the misdemeanor convictions can carry a possible combination of fines and “jail time.” Chambers made a statement and answered questions after the trial in the lobby of the McLean County Courthouse. “On these cases where there is a death, we have to be fairly harsh on them because we got to make sure that that’s our opportunity to send a message,” Chambers said. Andrew Marshall is the News Editor for The Vidette and can be reached at vidette_amarsh4@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ASMScribbles.
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MY VIEW KAMARA TURNER Columnist
Mumps freak- out is overrated
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Mental illness: a common college issue NAMI’S Mental Illness Awareness Week begins Oct. 4 to promote health and well-being
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pproximately one in four adults in the United States experience mental illness in a given year, and people across the nation are doing what they can to help shed light on these problems and issues that are often overlooked. Mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are not getting the awareness they currently should. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, people all across the country are taking action for Mental Illness Awareness Week. MIAW was started by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 1979 and was made official by the U.S. Congress in 1990. The organization was started by two women with sons diagnosed with schizophrenia. They grew tired of their sons
being persecuted for their mental illnesses, and were disappointed with the resources and treatment for people with mental illnesses. Sothey sought out people with similar concerns and the movement for NAMI began. NAMI is now stronger than ever with over 1,000 chapters represented in all 50 states, promoting recovery and minimizing the burden people with mental illnesses often feel. Mental illness is frequent and usually random, but there is support available. Experts say that with support, therapy and appropriate medication, people with mental illness can get better. Warning signs of a person experiencing mental health problems include changes in sleep patterns and appetite, isolating
from family and friends, changes in behavior such as loss of interest, increased irritability, trouble concentrating, engaging in risktaking behavior and expressions of hopelessness. Illinois State University should acknowledge Mental Illness Awareness Week more than it has in the past. Mental illnesses are more prevalent among college students, due to their busy schedules, change of living situation and different types of stress. Outside of an official announcement from the University, not much is done to encourage or support mental illness awareness at ISU. However, there is an active NAMI chapter in McLean County. The McLean County Chapter has even started a Mental Health
Action Plan. The chapter in this area does a lot of work with the McLean County Detention Facility to support mental illness. Everyone has a role in mental health. Major mental illnesses can affect anyone in a given year, and unfortunately it can sometimes lead to suicide. Since so many are affected, we as a university we need to create initiatives and determine our role. Mental Illness Awareness Week is a perfect opportunity for ISU to stand by those who are struggling, and raise awareness for those who may not know about the issue. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, visit Student Health Services for counseling and therapy options.
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Do you think people are overreacting about the recent mumps outbreak in Illinois?
By Athena Tapia / Vidette Art Director
he hot topic these days has been the outbreak of the viral infection mumps. With over 200 cases in Illinois and 100 in Central Illinois, people are freaking out about the rare disease the blew up in the U.S. in the ’60s. However, what people do not know is that it is very curable, and hundreds to thousands still get it in this country every year. Mumps is a contagious viral infection that causes swelling near the jaw. Symptoms of this infection include fever, headache and swollen salivary glands. A few rare complications include deafness and meningitis. This infection can be spread by kissing, coughing and sharing items, such as cups and forks, with an infected person. The situation is being blown out of proportion. The media is making it seem like students and residents are dropping like flies from this disease. Mumps can be completely preventable, and it is up to you to make sure you are keeping sanitary and clean at all times. As college students, doing things to avoid the spread of germs should not be anything new to us. During the first week of September, the Champaign-Urbana Health District reported that there were 98 cases of mumps in the ChampaignUrbana area, with the number now nearing 130. There have been 21 confirmed mumps cases in McLean County. In addition to ISU, cases have been confirmed at University and Normal Community West high schools and Heartland Community College. The most common preventative measure against the mumps is the MMR shot vaccination. In the U.S., the same vaccine helps protect against chickenpox. Because the chickenpox is one of the most common infections, the MMR vacciene should be required for all U.S. citizens. There have been some anti-vaccine protesters who say the administration vaccine against mumps is harmful and that the disease is beneficial. How a disease that causes swelling in your glands is beneficial is beyond me, and there has been no evidence to support that claim. If students are not sure if they have gotten their MMR shot, they should check their records and make sure they are up-to-date. This infection is being completely blown out of proportion and can be solved by simply getting the vaccine and even re-immunizing. The mumps could be avoided if everyone remembers to wash their hands, not to share drinks and utensils and also be aware of who you are kissing. Hopefully the news coverage of the mumps will die down soon, but that does not mean students should stop protecting themselves against it and making sure their immunization is up-to-date. Kamara Turner is a sophomore mass media major and a columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to katurne3@ilstu.edu. Follow her on Twitter at @kvmara.
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ISU professor Cynthia Edmonds-Cady speaks to students about tackling stereotypes and prejudices as part of the International Studies Seminar Series.
Speakers discuss prejudice for seminar EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
Illinois State University professors Cynthia Edmonds-Cady and Christopher Gjesfjeld focused on tackling stereotypes and prejudice at an individual level during Openmindedness/Overcoming Stereotyping and Prejudice at noon Wednesday in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. The presentation was part of the International Studies Seminar Series that explores global knowledge, attitudes and skills. Associate and assistant professors in the School of Social Work, Cady and Gjesfjeld discussed how individuals can overcome the tendency to stereotype others and how it inevitably leads to prejudice and discrimination. The seminar began with a short video clip titled “Remove Labels this Ramadan.” In this video, six strangers were put in a dark room where they discussed their interests
and hobbies. Once the lights were turned on, they were able to see with whom they were conversing with. They saw that a man with a tattooed face held TED talks on psychology and a man in a wheelchair played extreme sports. The takeaway lesson was “labels are for cans not for people.” Cady discussed how people hold implicit biases that lead to explicit discrimination. “The wider culture that we live has an impact on how we stereotype and possibly discriminate against others,” Cady said. “Our culture is riffed with negative stereotypical images.” Gjesfjeld looked at how students in his social work classes find differences being professional and caring people. Those that are professional are described as organized and aware of events happening around them, while those that are caring are labeled as supportive. He said that almost no overlaps were found when describing these two terms. Gjesfjeld found that it is important to have both qualities, especially when involved in the field
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of social work. Cady and Gjesfjeld provided ways of moving toward a new approach to facilitate the development of globally engaged citizens. They discussed philosopher Nel Noddings’ Caring Relation, which people have to know if they are showing the right type of care. People have to show attention to the caredfor, perform an act consistent with what they are asking and in return, the cared-for shows acknowledgement that care has been received. In addition, they stressed that people have to understand their privilege compared to others in their society. Race, class and gender play a part in how people are viewed and what experiences they have access to. “Compared to Chris, people may think that he is smarter than me because he is a man,” Cady said. “I grew up in the working class, and later in life I was a poor single mother, so I did not have a privileged class up bringing. The experiences that I had are different
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The Bloomington City Council voted in favor of increasing the local sales tax from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent during their council meeting on Monday night. The council voted 7-2 to raise the sales tax by one percent to match Normal’s recent increase of the same amount. The increase is expected to create $9.6 million for Bloomington annually and about $6 million for Normal. The sales tax increase is expected to take place early next year. The tax increase will allow Bloomington to improve mental health facilities and perform street maintenance. “The way the ordinance reads, is that 25 percent will go towards mental health facilities,” Steve Rasmussen, assistant city manager of Bloomington, said. “Another 25 percent will go towards general needs such as street resurfacing while the remaining 50 percent will be addressing the deficit.” Normal is also planning to use 25 percent of its additional funds to improve mental health needs. “The primary focus of this increase was in response to the state of Illinois’ budget,” Pamela Reece, deputy city manager of Normal, said. “They should be the funding authority for mental health facilities which aren’t being addressed in McLean County and state wide. So we looked at how we can, on a local level, address these problems.” The remainder of Normal’s funds have not been allocated yet, but officials have began discussions as to where they should be placed. “The remaining funds are currently unallocated,” Reece said. “We have discussed it going towards various community needs, economic needs, tourism, to connect transit or a multi-use sports complex.” The sports complex would be replacing Community Fields, which the Federal Aviation Administration asked Normal to leave, as it currently resides on airport property. The complex would house popular local sports such as soccer, lacrosse and cricket. Normal approved the increase on Sept. 8, but the decision was dependent on Bloomington’s decision to do the same.
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Author of ‘College Girl’ gives advice to victims of assault
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Author Laura Gray-Rosendale speaks about her heartwrenching book on sexual violence at the reading of her book on Sept. 22 at the Bone Student Center.
LACEY MESCH Features Reporter
Laura Gray-Rosendale, author of “College Girl,” took time out of her packed schedule to stop at Illinois State University on Tuesday to spread the word about the importance of dealing with sexual assault in our society and even shared her own story. “College Girl” is a memoir that integrates life writing, rhetoric and trauma theory and narrates Gray-Rosendale’s brutal rape and its repercussions while she attended Syracuse University in the 80s. Gray-Rosendale took the stage in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center
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for “A Reading from ‘College Girl.’” The Harold K. Sage Foundation, the Illinois State University Foundation and the Department of English sponsored her appearance. The event had a great turnout, as students were extremely interested in the book and her story. Gray-Rosendale read the third chapter of her book, leading up to her personal story of being assaulted. “This does not just happen to one person, it happens to a community that ripples on and on,” Gray-Rosendale said. This left the audience wanting more, allowing them to purchase her book at the end of the event. Followed by the reading, there was a Q & A for the audience to ask
questions. Knowing that rape and sexual assault is an extremely sensitive topic, Gray-Rosendale urged the audience to take its time and gave them a moment to think of any questions or comments they felt necessary. Questions about her ordeal rained in and inevitably led to how she dealt with the aftermath of her traumatic experience. As expected, she relied heavily on her friends and family to help her deal with the outcomes of the assault and with her development of post-traumatic stress disorder. “As I look back now, I got what I needed from my friends,” Gray-Rosendale said. “My friend and her boyfriend would sleep on either side of me and hold me
through the nightmares. They were instrumental in making me feel okay.” Her responses were beneficial to providing advice for those in her situation, and she calmly provided thoughtful answers. She concluded the Q & A by stressing how much responsibility universities have to make their students feel safe and keep them safe. “We live in a rape culture, and we also live in a culture of silence. We need to talk about these things, it is a social problem,” Gray-Rosendale said. Find “College Girl” by Laura GrayRosendale online through Amazon and other booksellers.
Photography Club gives snapshot of upcoming projects
mester and hopes to bring back its show, called “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Photos were displayed in Milner to show Have you ever wanted to be one of those how students spent their summer vacations. “We go to this school together, but we’re highly envied Instagram stars with artsy and professional photos that receive tons of not all here during the summer, so this was likes? Maybe you should learn more about supposed to bring people together,” Brant photography and techniques that photogra- said. This semester, the RSO is ofphers use by joining the PhoRSO INFO fering credit for non-majors. For tography Club. example, if a student is a biology Twice a month in the Center major, taking an art class won’t for Visual Arts, this RSO meets FOUNDED: 2014 give them credit for their major, to discuss events and fundraisbut participating in the club can ers for the upcoming semester. MEMBERS: 40 get them credit. What started off as a small “We want people who aren’t in group of only about ten people our field and getting them access in the fall of 2014 has now exDUES: $7 to it and also giving them credit,” panded to about 40 members, Brant said. thanks to a table set up for PhoPhotography Club emphasizes tography Club at Festival ISU. President Kelly Brant, sophomore pho- welcoming students who are not familiar tography major, had high hopes for new re- with photography to join. One of the ways cruits at Festival ISU and came up with the they plan to do that is through various workidea to have a table set up at the event where shops. The first session they will be having will the club had about 80 new members sign up. Brant wants to see the RSO expand a lot teach students about photo transfers, where more this year. She also wants people who the club members will teach how to transfer are not as familiar with photography to join photos onto wood and then teach them how to present their work. so they can learn new things. Another goal the club is working toward “[Photography] is not just about shooting a button on a camera; there is so much more is bringing in artists from in-state or out-ofstate. They want to get photographer Alex to it,” Brant said. The club holds events throughout the se- Reside to come and speak to the members. MARIDSA CHOUTE Features Reporter
Reside is a professional photographer who has been featured in Rolling Stones and other high-end magazines. He is based in New York, and the club will be fundraising to pay for his flight. Photography Club is bringing exciting op-
portunities into an opening and welcoming atmosphere. “Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Even if you’re not a major, you’re welcome to come,” Brant said.
Jenna Kadziulus / Staff Photographer
Photography Club meets every other Thursday, and all are welcome to join.
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Treats that should not be pumpkin spice flavored Compiled by AUDREY ANFIELD / Reporter
Pumpkin spice fever is back, and it shows in the grocery store aisles. We all know mid-September means stocking up on pumpkin flavored goods...but how far is too far with pumpkin spice?
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Something about pumpkin and noodles and cheese all in one bowl does not sound too appetizing. There are Pinterest recipes on how to make this dish, but certain dinner foods and pumpkin spice need to keep a distance from each other for the next few months, just until the pumpkin craze simmers down.
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Unless you are dying to try a mix of noodles, cheese and pumpkin, stick to regular mac and cheese this fall.
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Pumpkin spice hummus Cedar’s Hommus has an all-natural limited edition flavor that is a “pumpkin spice.” At what point does hummus not taste like hummus anymore? Pumpkin spice bagels, pumpkin spice pita chips or pumpkin spice crackers can be paired with the pumpkin flavored hummus if the hummus didn’t quite satisfy the pumpkin fix.
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Fall activities to start off the season Goodbye summer and hello fall. Now that it is officially fall, you may be wondering what to do in the area that will be fun for you and your friends. Around Bloomington-Normal, you can find a ton of activities that will keep everyone entertained.
Delta Sigma Pi hosts COB Olympics The professional business fraternity will be hosting the College of Business Olympics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Half of the proceeds from the event will got to the Illinois Special Olympics. Get involved with this fun philanthropic event.
Harvest Moon eclipse viewing at planetarium The Harvest Moon will pass through the Earth’s shadow on Sunday evening. To celebrate of this total lunar eclipse the Illinois State University Planetarium will host a unique Irish harp concert performed by harpist Ann McLaughlin.
September service Saturdays Community service within Bloomington-Normal area for ISU students only. Assignments and instructions will be distributed at check-in. Great opportunity for volunteerism and fostering our community, see more information on the ISU homepage.
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Starved Rock is Illinois’s state park in Oglesby, and offers many activities for people every day. The park is about an hour away but the drive will be worth it once you get to explore all it has to offer. You can take hikes through its 13 miles of trails. Another thing to do is horseback riding, which is offered through Cedar Creek Ranch. What better way to bring in fall than to take walks through nature? Pricing for each activity depends on what you want to do.
If haunted tours are not your thing, try apple picking instead. October is the perfect time to go apple picking because the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change colors. You can go to Curtis Orchard in Champaign. It costs $12 for a half bag which can fit about 15 apples, and there are four varieties to choose from. Curtis Orchard offers apple picking every day until 5 p.m., so bring a couple friends and find great apples for the fall.
Get lost in a huge corn maze
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If you are looking for something fun to do, try navigating your way Throughout the month of Octothrough the corn maze at Radar ber, there will be haunted ghost Farms in Normal. Radar Farms ofwalks that takes you on a tour of fers the corn maze from Sept. 26 the historic streets of Bloomingthrough Oct. 24, and it costs $10 ton on Route 66. This is great on the weekdays and $12 on the for students who are looking for weekends. Corn mazes are fun acsomething to do to bring in the Vince Pinto / Photo Editor tivity for a group of people. Bring Halloween spirit. The price to go Check out Straved Rock State Park in Oglesby, Ill., about an hour outside of a couple friends and try to make it on the tour is $15 and it meets at Bloomington-Normal. a contest: split your group in half Lucca Grill. According to its Faceand see who can make it through the maze the fastbook page, Haunted Bloomington, the tour will take you throughout est! You have an entire month to try this new activity. Bloomington as you get to eat, sleep, and share a cocktail with a You can also try Flashlight Maze nights that are not ghost. This year they have added 15 more stops for participants. The designed to be scary, you would go through the maze first tour will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. tour during the night hours.
Midwest Institute of Opera Music at the Manor Come out and support this amazing artist soprano/dancer Liz Lindenmeier, who will be performing a concert of various Broadway and jazz favorites at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon This comedy focuses on Eugene Morris Jerome, a Polish-Jewish American teenager who experiences all sorts of family and personal issues in the process of learning to cope with his father’s death. Tickets for the 2 p.m. Sunday performance are $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $14 for ISU faculty and staff.
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Adrian Peterson visits ISU JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
Christian Business Leaders hosted an event Wednesday evening inside Hayden Auditorium featuring former Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson. A native of Gainsville, Fla., Peterson attended Georgia Southern University, where he set the Division I career record for rushing yards (6,559). He also led Georgia Southern to back-to-back FCS Championships in 1999 and 2000, including a semifinals win over ISU in ’99. Peterson won the Walter
Payton Award as a sophomore the same year. Peterson’s visit touched on the struggles throughout his early
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childhood and football career. At the early age of five years old, Peterson faced speech impairment and battled it up until college. “I was fortunate enough to have a great support system,” Peterson said. “It’s important to have a foundation. My mom trained me every morning, trying to read the morning newspaper. It was something I faced everyday. Eventually, with faith, I improved.” After retiring from the NFL following eight season (2002-09), Peterson currently spends his time traveling across the country as a motivational speaker.
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Peterson also discussed the importance of time structure and organization during college. “In high school, you always have mom and dad telling you what to do. In college, it’s a whole different story. You need to know where to be and how important time is. College is all about how you arrange your schedule.” Peterson was part of the Bears team that faced the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl XLI. Peterson laughed as he discussed playing
in the biggest game of his life. “As a kid, when I watched the Super Bowl, I saw all the lights going off and thought it was animated. During the kickoff against the Colts, the whole stadium was full of flashing lights. Looking around, I almost forgot to make my block on special teams. Fortunately I did, and Devin Hester was able to return the opening kickoff for a touchdown.” In addition to motivational speaking, Peterson owns All-Pro Sports Performance gym in Gurnee, Ill.
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Varga, VanVleet motivate each other JASON KLAER Senior Staff
Division I athletes are hard to come by, with only nearly .05 percent of high school graduates participating in NCAA Division I. Redbird outside hitter Lexi Varga is a part of that small group of elite athletes. Two people from the same family c omp e ti ng in the NCAA seems unlikely. However, Varga has passed this test as well. Varga’s brother is Wichita State point guard Fred VanVleet, who has risen to become one of the best college basketball players in the country. She has grown up with VanVleet, but both of their respective workloads mean not a lot of time with one another. VanVleet still acts as an important asset in her life. “It’s awesome having him in my life just with his personality himself,” Varga said. “He is one of the Graphic Illustrations by Athena Tapia/ Art Director
greatest brothers a person could have. He’s academically strong, he is physically strong and obviously, basketball-wise he is phenomenal.” Varga and VanVleet hail from the Rockford area, where they both
played exceptionally well throughout their high school careers. VanVleet attended Auburn High School, where he earned All-State honors and became the only player in the Rivals.com Top 150 to sign with a Missouri Valley Conference school. He was a part of the Wichita State team that compiled a 34-0 record in the 2013-2014 season, earning a number-one seed in the NCAA Tournament before falling to the
University of Kentucky in the second round. Varga was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Under Armour Girls’ High School All-American as a senior. She was also a two-time Champaign NewsGazette All-State selection. Varga is also one of the only true freshman on the roster this season, where she has fit in just fine. “He pushed me to want to be better,” Varga said. “He pushes me to be want to be like him, I want to make a difference somewhere. By him going to Wichita and seeing what he has been doing has made me happy to see him be so
successful.” Considering both of them are fulltime athletes, it is tough to see one another, but Varga knows the competition would be tough between the two. “Since he is three years older than me, he has been gone for so long and he has been so busy,” Varga said. “MVC basketball is so long, and volleyball is almost year-round. I know if we were around each other more often it would be competitive and we would almost be fighting no matter what sport we would be playing.” Out of everything VanVleet has given to her, Varga always holds on to one thing. “He taught me that hard work pays off,” Varga said. “He would be in the gym every single day, and watching him earn what he wanted, it showed me that if I want something I have to go out and get it. He is so smart and shows it through his class work, and he is proud of it.” It seems as if the relationship between the two is solid, but what happens when Wichita squares off against the Redbirds this season for basketball?
n court “Obviously, the Redbirds are where my heart is at,” she said. “It is my brother and I want to see him do well, but those are my ’Birds. I have to go out and cheer for my school.” Often, Va n Vleet expresses his love for Varga on Twitter when she competes on the volleyball court. “Only time I’ll ever be a Redbird fan. #ProudBigB r o ,” VanVleet tweeted. Although they are at rival schools, they look at the bigger picture and realize who they are really cheering for, regardless of the jersey.
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James O’Shaughnessy Former Redbird standout, and now Kansas City Chiefs tight end James O’Shaughnessy is turning heads in his rookie NFL season. Against the Broncos on Thursday night, O’Shaughnessy caught his first career NFL pass, and added another later in the game to finish with two catches for 54 yards in the Chiefs’ 31-24 loss. The 23-year old O’Shaughnessy,
a Naperville native, was drafted in the fifth round (173 overall) by the Chiefs this past April. In his senior season at Illinois State, he tied for the team lead with nine receiving touchdowns, including two in the FCS National Championship game. O’Shaughnessy was not targeted in his first career game in week one against the Houston Texans, but he reeled in both passes thrown his way from quarterback Alex Smith in week two. He was able to showcase some speed after the catch as the first went for 30 yards, and the second for 24 yards.
Former Redbird linebacker Nate Palmer is having an incredible start in his third season in the NFL as a starting linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Palmer’s performance Sunday night was crucial to the Packers, as he made three solo tackles and assisted on a tackle, giving the Packers a victory over the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks, 27-17. Sunday night’s game was Palmer’s first game as a starter for the team since 2013 after suffering a seasonending knee injury in 2014. The Chiefs, who use multiple tight end formations often, did not have a touchdown thrown to a receiver all of last season, and so far this season. There will be plenty of opportunities for the 6-foot-4 O’Shaughnessy to find the end zone moving forward as the season progresses. The tight end also hauled in a touchdown during a Chiefs preseason game in August. O’Shaughnessy and the Chiefs play another primetime national television game this week against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football.
Former Illinois State standout receiver Cam Meredith is living his dream while playing for the Chicago Bears. Nearly a decade after Meredith watched his hometown Bears as a fan, he has been given the opportunity to suit up in the Chicago uniform. Meredith is not taking it for granted. The St. Joseph’s high school grad has made the most of his opportunities thus far in the league.
the game against Seattle after head coach Mike McCarthy ruled Barrington unlikely to play and he was ready for it. “They have trust in me, I trust in them,” Palmer said. “With the scheme and personnel-wise, they’re going to put the best person on the field to get the job done. If I’m that person, yes. I think I’ll be okay. Palmer is expected to be a wstarter for the rest of the season due to Barrington’s ankle injury being serious. The Packers will play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football. JAKE KLASSEN / VIDETTE
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He came in to play at Green Bay’s Week 1 game this season against their division rival Chicago Bears while substituting for former starting linebacker Sam Barrington, who injured his ankle in the second quarter. When Palmer entered the field that day, he delivered solid results, leading the team with six tackles to assist Green Bay in a decisive victory over the Bears, 31-23. Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers praised Palmer for his performance, saying the linebacker “went in and did a commendable job.” Palmer earned the starting job for
Meredith had nine receptions in the preseason, totaling 86 yards for the Bears. The production and work ethic secured the undrafted free agent a roster spot with his hometown team. Though the former ISU quarterback did not receive any action in the Bears’ first regular season game, lingering calf and hamstring injuries to the top Bears receiver Alshon Jeffrey gave Meredith his first opportunity against the Arizona Cardinals. Meredith hauled in three catches for 36 yards on
Sunday, including a 22-yard catch and run. The 23-year-old is making the most of this opportunity. It looks like Meredith is going to stick around for a while; he has certainly shown coaches he has what it takes to make it in the NFL. If injuries continue to arise in the Bears receiving corps, look for No. 81 to be playing a bigger role for the Bears on Sundays. On the docket next for Chicago is a tilt against the Seahawks on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. JOE RODEWALD / VIDETTE