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a 43-yard return. Matthews attributed five total tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack, providing Illinois State’s defense with a shutout performance at the half. Sophmore cornerback Malachi Broadnax collected a teamhigh seven tackles as the Redbirds accumulated three interceptions. The Cougars played catch-up all game long as their chances were squashed with every lost possession. ISU seemed to never let its foot off the gas, holding SXU’s offense to 39 total yards and -17 rushing yards. Head coach Brock Spack commended the defense’s poise and potency in Week 1 of the season. “We defended every inch,” Spack said. “I thought defensively we played very disciplined. With the reverse passes, we were able to defend those pretty good. [We] did not let those gimmick plays beat [us]. The trick plays are hard to practice but the players did a good job recognizing that and playing solid, fundamental defense.” Senior quarterback Jake Kolbe entered the game with six minutes left in the second quarter and kept the pedal to the metal for ISU’s offense. While the Redbirds led 24-0 going into the second half, their intensity did not leave the field with them at halftime. see WIN on page 8
llinois State University and INTO University Partnerships signed an agreement in March with the intent to increase campus diversity and international enrollment. “One of the primary goals of the partnership is to increase the population of international students to 10 percent of the overall student population,” said Associate Director of International Studies Yimin Wang in March. “By bringing diverse perspectives, cultures and knowledge backgrounds to our campus and our classrooms, international students bring the world to ISU.” In August, around 60 international students marked the start of their journeys as fellow Redbirds. Divisions throughout the college have been working together to welcome the new wave of growing international students. Housing of International Admissions and the English Language Program, for Academic English and Pathway Programs, is in the INTO ISU Center. The center is located on the second floor of Fell Hall. The Pathway Program, new to ISU, helps international students while they take courses for their intended majors. The program provides language and cultural support. The Academic English program “is an expansion on our former English Language Institute,” states ISU News. INTO ISU Center provides marketing and recruitment for international students, as well as practical and cultural support. This allows for new students from around the globe to settle into campus life, academic success and ease of transportation. “While we are trying to create a ‘home away from home’ for international students here at ISU, international students also bring the world to us here at ISU,” said Wang. “We are very excited about all these possibilities.” The growing number of international students speaks for ISU’s welcoming atmosphere and encouraging environment for learning. The University is excited to see how well the program expands and brings diversity to campus. “Many of our international students told me they find Illinois State to be a very welcoming and caring place as soon as they arrive,” said Wang, quoted in ISU News. “As a former international student myself, I know how much this means to all of our international students.”
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The Order of St. Francis Healthcare is looking forward to adding a new building to its facilities. OSF Healthcare commenced the construction of a new $24 million medical office in their facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony took place Wednesday where staff and higher executives symbolically took a shovel to dirt to represent the foundation of the project. Several guest speakers took the podium to help celebrate the groundbreaking, including Chairperson of the Boards at OSF Sister Judith Ann Duval. A blessing of the earth was performed at the groundbreaking ceremony. The building will consist of three stories and span 53,000 square feet. Construction is scheduled for completion around August 2019. OSF Healthcare confirmed that the first f loor of the building would contain OSF Promptcare as well as occupational health services, while the second f loor will be home to the OSF Healthcare Cardiovascular Institute. This f loor will contain 20 examination rooms, six non-invasive procedure rooms and an infusion clinic. The origin of the finances for the construction is unknown at this time. OSF Healthcare Eastern Region CEO Chad Boore said he has anticipated the beginning of this project
for a while. “The vision for this goes back some time,” said Boore. “It’s exciting to be able to bring this to our community, to provide more access to primary care and really to create a differentiating experience when it comes to our cardiovascular patients.” Boore continued to explain that the project would serve a dual purpose for the company and the community. “This building should be a draw in that it’s an opportunity for wellness and prevention, but also under the same roof is access to high end diagnostics,” said Boore. “So from an ease standpoint, from a ‘less disrupting of my day’ standpoint is the ability to get done what I need to get done, and when I want it done, in a much more coordinated and team-based fashion.” Lead Physician Dr. Yogesh Agarwal anticipates an increase in patients’ satisfaction with their care once the building is constructed. “I think looking to the future, we can try to help patients stay out of the hospital with some of the features that this building brings in,” said Agarwal. “So I think it’s exciting. It’s going to make our patients happier, give them a greater, more comprehensive experience. I think it will be great,” said Agarwal. MIKE SMITH is a News Reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at msmit13@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @Agora_180.
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out of the presence of a supportive group that consists of real people with them.” Illinois State University’s Student “We find that many students like Counseling Services (SCS) provides our group therapy and will come free, confidential group and individback even the following semester or ual counseling for students struggling year to continue with it. It’s in the with life situations. bonds that grow in the group that Associate Director of Training at make it successful. A lot of people the SCS, Kim Hays, said they provide get to know one another and underan array of counseling services for stand what they have in common students. and learn from each other,” she “We offer individual counseling, added. group therapy, workshops which are The group therapy sessions are kind of a structured group for anxioffered at different times during ety, drop-in workshops on campus, as the week to accommodate busy well as crisis intervention if a student schedules and are held for an hour Vidette Archive comes in crisis,” Hays said. and a half every week. Student Counceling Services provides free counceling for all Illinois State “We prefer that students phone in University students. The office is located in room 320 of the Student SerAfter students make an first to make an appointment because vices Building. appointment, the experienced it allows us to spend a little bit more psychologists and counselors will time with them and get them condiscuss what they hope to work on issues are that the student is bringing,” Hays nected with the services that they need,” she said. said. with the student, followed by placing the indiDuring the initial appointment, the student will The group therapy meets for 90 minutes a week vidual in an appropriate group. meet with one of the SCS’s professional staff who throughout the fall and spring semester. “We tell them how it works and see if that group will converse about what concerns and challenges Specific groups for nontraditional students and fits into their schedule, but it is a commitment. the individual is experiencing. students of color are also available through the When a student joins a group, we want them to The drop-in workshops focus on a range of SCS. come every week, at least for that semester if at topics such as managing mood, managing anxHays continued to say the group therapy ses- all possible, so it’s not a drop-out sort of thing,” iety and improving relationships. Short-term sions are a positive, healthy way for students to Hays said. skill-building groups help students manage anx- have face-to-face interpersonal connections with To make an appointment, those interested can iety, and group therapy provides relationship and other students rather than an online connection. call the SCS at 309-438-3655, visit their website communication improvements, among others. “A lot of students are isolated with their at https://counseling.illinoisstate.edu/ or stop by “We may recommend to students one of our phones and may not know how to connect with the office at 320 Student Services during business services, discuss other resources on campus others or feel like they have a network,” she said. hours. Same day appointments are available for or community services depending on what the “With online networks, students are missing emergencies.
Psychology graduate Moten earns two scholarships SYDNEY HALL News Reporter | @sydneyhall22
Second-year graduate student Febrian “Annie” Moten has recently been nominated as a recipient of the 2018 Donald F. McHenry Fellowship and Ada Bell Clarke Welsh Scholarship. Moten decided to apply for these awards after she won a scholarship through the Virginia Wagner Grant, an award from a local women’s club called Soroptimist International. This achievement inspired her to apply for more scholarships in hopes of paying off part of her tuition as an administrative and operational graduate assistant and a practicum graduate assistant. “When I won that scholarship, I suddenly [realized] that it was possible. I could win these awards. So I simply looked for more on the Graduate School website and found the only two that I qualified for, the McHenry Fellowship and the Welsh Scholarship, and applied to both,” said Moten. Moten explained what the application process for the Donald F. McHenry Fellowship and Ada Bell Clarke Welsh Scholarship was like for her. “It had a few components — an application with basic information, letters of recommendation and two or three personal statements. I made sure to dedicate a whole weekend to write the personal statements and edit them,” explianed Moten. After receiving the news about her recent accomplishments, Moten was nothing short of
astounded. “I received both letters in the mail at the same time. I opened the first one, read it and dropped it out of shock. Shaking, I opened the second one, read it and also dropped it out of shock. Then I sobbed,” said Moten. These awards mean more to Moten than just money. She expressed how much the awards meant for her and what she has accomplished in her overall academic career. “While these awards validate the struggles I have endured in life, they are unfortunate reminders that I am not merely a feel-good success story to be tokenized, but rather, someone who continues to contend with the obstacles for which I won these awards,” said Moten. Although Moten is grateful for her ability to cover part of her student expenses, she CJ Edwards | Vidette Photographer described her problem with having them in Graduate student Febrian “Annie” Moten received the first place. the 2018 Donald F. McHenry Fellowship and Ada Bell “My tuition waiver gets taxed, it’s Clarke Welsh Scholarship. counted as taxable income. That means that I would lose four whole months of payMoten described what she plans on doing with checks, which amounted to over $2500. Because her awards in the future. of this, I was desperate for alternate sources of “The entirety of the Ada Belle Clark Welsh funding to make up the loss of income. Make Scholarship will replace the $2569 of wages that no mistake, I am absolutely grateful that I won I am losing to unjust taxation, and the entirety these awards. However, instead of being able to of the Donald F. McHenry Fellowship will cover use these awards as just that, these awards are the costs for my 14 doctoral program applicareplacing what should be my monthly income,” tions this fall and hopefully my travel expenses said Moten. to those interviews in the spring,” said Moten.
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rospective college students around the United States will soon have the option to join a fraternity or a sorority. Whether that be a social, multi-cultural or service, chants and screams will be heard from all over campus. It is rush season and students are ready to find their new homes and their lifetime sisters and/or brothers. However, the issue with social sororities is the lifestyle behind it all: the image that one must portray, the GPA required, the look and style, personality, as well as the cost for each sorority. What does one really pay for lifetime friends and the accompanying closet? According to USA Today College, the average amount of money a woman spends while being in a sorority is around $1,300 a year. The money invested into the designated sorority can hold lifelong friendships and networking opportunities from other sisters around the world. The money spent doesn’t just stop at
college. Some sororities have their sisters pay dues after graduation to keep the title of being in the sorority. With the overall cost, not every girl will get into their choice sorority. Some sororities look at women and see what they bring to the table. Whether that is looks, money, personality, GPA, leadership skills, there is a home for everyone, one just has to see which home is worth their investment. The look of the average sorority girl sounds very stereotypical: blonde
and thin. Once you look at the family photo, the sisters’ similarities are striking. In other types of Greek life, there is more diversity when it comes down to the color of their skin, and the way they are shaped. Three years ago, the University of Alabama posted a video of a sorority recruitment where women were singing the Alpha Phi Greek song. The video was taken down due to the overall image the women were portraying that highlighted women’s looks. The women that were highlighted
were wearing Daisy Duke shorts, bikini tops and blowing glitter all over the place. The video got so much backlash that it was taken off YouTube and the Associate Vice President of University Relations said that what the video showed did not reflect well upon the University or other students. Thinking toward a diverse community, there are sororities and fraternities that can bring a different perspective. These service and multi-cultural fraternities can advocate for a more comprehensive attitude about Greek life. This can account for more than outward look. At the end of the day, how a Greek organization looks doesn’t, and shouldn’t, reflect what they do for different corporations and organizations. Choosing a philanthropy for representation and hosting charity events is what matters in the end.
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Looking for a little respect MY VIEW BECKY FLETCHER | News Editor
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n Friday, Aretha Franklin was laid to rest in Detroit. Her funeral was a spectacle, drawing in loads of celebrities influenced by her life and her song. But as most spectacles go, there was some controversy surrounding the funeral and it is leaving me slightly conflicted over the whole ordeal. The first issue I had with the funeral was, of course, Ariana Grande’s choice of dress. Grande showed up to a church sporting a black mini dress and stiletto heels. Now, I have respect for Grande. I think she is a talented young musician
who is doing all right in the world, but I have to agree with what R&B singer Smokey Robinson told TMZ regarding Grande’s dress. “She’s a young woman and she’s doing her young thing … Yeah. I think it was inappropriate. I love her. I think she’s a great talent, but somebody in her camp should have told her she was at a funeral,” said Robinson. I could not agree more. Grande uses her body and “young thing” to help market her music and image, but I firmly believe that church is one place where dress code should matter. In this case, being youthful is not an excuse, and she could have thrown black tights on or added some length to her dress. I have no issue with what Grande wears on a daily basis. I think she is absolutely stunning and I love to emulate her fashion, but I have to reiterate when I say that church is sacred. This is a sacred place and, above all, it is a funeral, a place to mourn the life of an exceptional woman. I think the
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dress caused more controversy than it should have, but I also think someone in her party should have reminded her about where she was. This leads into my second confliction about Franklin’s funeral. Bishop Charles H. Ellis III was out of line with Grande. The Detroit pastor grabbed Grande well above the waist and had his hands firmly on the side of her chest, visibly making Grande uncomfortable, and for good reason. Grande tried her best to create some distance from Ellis but to no avail. Then Ellis made the joke about Grande’s name sounding like a menu item from Taco Bell. I do not have too much of an issue with this comment because I think it is a reflex to lighten things up in an extremely uncomfortable situation, such as a funeral. The grabbing is my main concern. You would think Grande leaning away would have been a clear indicator that the situation was uncomfortable,
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but it was not obvious to Ellis and he has since apologized. But above all, what conflicted me the most, was that these controversies took away from the main event, which was the burial of Aretha Franklin. Though a grand spectacle, the focus should have been all about Franklin, her music and her legacy. Short dresses and inappropriate behavior took away from the life and love of Franklin. Despite those mishaps, the funeral was beautiful and a true indicator of the wonder that was Franklin. I just wish that Ariana Grande and Pastor Ellis recognized that and conducted themselves in the appropriate manner to commemorate such a great woman. BECKY FLETCHER is a journalism major, News Editor and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent to vidette_rlflet1@ilstu. edu. Follow her on Twitter @becky_fletcher.
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ISU greek life sets record-high GPA GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter
Over 500 Panhellenic sorority women displayed leadership and campus contribution by finishing with a 3.5 GPA or higher this past spring semester. The Panhellenic community averaged a 3.34 GPA last semester compared to an overall 3.23
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Alpha Gamma Delta, who performed at Chi Omega’s March Madness last year, are part of the Panhellenic community raising its GPA.
average of all undergraduate ISU women. “The Panhellenic GPA tends to be rising every year,” said VP Scholarship Panhellenic Council Member Kayla Bennett. “Almost every sorority was able to improve their GPA from Fall 2017 to Spring 2018.” The National Panhellenic Conference originated in 1902 to maintain high standards in sorority life and relations. ISU’s College Panhellenic Council is the local organization that seeks to meet these objectives. These sorority women, like Zeta Tau Alpha’s Hannah Whiting, dedicate their time to grow in multiple areas like academics, professionalism and community relations. “I know my sisters and I are very dedicated students and we strive to do the best we can academically,” said Whiting. “With holding positions, work and volunteering for different organizations, time management can get very difficult. Academics come first for Zeta Tau Alpha.” According to Chi Omega’s Michelle Pappas, scholarships were a big priority to maintain her GPA. “I maintain my grades by staying organized and motivated to succeed throughout the semester. I also set time aside every day to work on my studies, which helps me stay focused,” said Pappas. Meghan Slowik, member of Alpha Gamma Delta, agrees that maintaining grades takes time and planning. “I create a to-do list and limit distractions. I do this so I can finish my homework at a reasonable time and turn in something I’m proud of,” explained Slowik. However, all women attribute their success to their sisters and pride in their chapter. “I can speak for every woman in our chapter when I say I’m proud of how well ZTA performed academically last semester,” said Whiting. “Being in Alpha Gamma, I feel motivated by my sisters and work to motivate them,” said Slowik. “I’m very proud of my chapter’s success and all the work my sisters put in. Their success further encourages me to succeed as well.” “Being surrounded by my sisters has contributed to my success because they motivate me to work harder so I can reach my goals,” said Pappas. “I’m so proud of all my sisters for always working hard to reach their goals as well.” GARRETT KARSTEN is a news reporter reporter for The Vidette. He can be reached at gtkarst@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter at @GKarstenISU.
Breshears lifts spirits through art, photography ANDREA RICKER News Reporter
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rom now until Sept. 30, graduate student Mary Beth Breshears’ art exhibit from her time volunteering in Puerto Rico will be displayed at Milner Library. In May 2018, Breshears, a School of Art graduate student, went to Patillas, Puerto Rico, to help with relief efforts after the effects of Hurricane Maria. The project was planned by her father who gathered volunteers from Arkansas to rebuild houses and get the area back in working order. The island means a lot to Breshears as her mother is Puerto Rican. She wanted to find a way to help her people. Community members told the volunteers they wanted a mural, and with that, Breshears got to work. “My specialty’s art so I thought, ‘Well, what can I bring to the table?’” said Breshears. The mural was painted in an old community center that had formerly been an elementary school. Its subject was suggested by an eighty-year-old community member who wanted it to show Lake Patillas. “We wanted something to look nice as you’re driving down the road, but it was more about those conversations that happened while we’re on the wall together.” said Breshears. She added that volunteers from the community center also helped paint. “Sometimes there was a bit of a language barrier, but it didn’t really matter. We were helping a community and they were helping themselves.” Breshears said that this mural showcases how transformative art can be. “I mean really, what is a mural? It’s just paint on a wall. But, I think [it’s] just something bright to call attention to this community center [and to
say] we’re here, we’re important, we still care, we still matter.” Her father, Russ Breshears, said, “She [is] our youngest daughter and has a heart for using art to involve the community and offer hope to people who are often forgotten. Her mural and flower beds are a sign that Puerto Rico is rebuilding.” Along with the relief efforts and the mural project, Breshears also took photographs of this experience. “It was really just trying to [capture] those little moments of either conversation or connection with people.” These photographs are currently being displayed on the second floor of Milner Library. “What started off as such a small idea blossomed into this huge mural which then blossomed into this exhibit.” Breshears hopes the main takeaway from this exhibit is how community art has the potential to bring people together. She plans to do more projects of this caliber in the future, adding that art can help people in a time of need. “Having that sense of coming together and all of those conversations and what happened in those moments while you’re painting, just the very action of it [makes it beneficial].” Using art as a tool for growth, volunteers helped paint the mural of Lake Patillas on the outside of the community center. This process gave the people a sense of community. “[We were] beautifying this already gorgeous space to just increase the spirits of our people,” said Breshears.
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ABOVE: Breshears and volunteers gather to piece together a mural requested by community members for Hurricane Maria relief. BELOW: Volunteers painting the mural in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on the side of a community center.
ANDREA RICKER is a News Reporter for The Vidette. She can be contacted at arricke@ilstu.edu Follower her on Twitter at @ricker_andrea.
Dietz selected as local adviser for Google nonprofit competition GARRETT KARSTEN News Reporter
President Larry Dietz has been selected to help Google distribute thousands of dollars towards nonprofit organizations in the state. Dietz will serve on the local adviser panel for Google’s Illinois Impact Challenge, along with former Gov. Jim Edgar and former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte, reported WGLT. “As a university president, I’m extremely honored to be a part of the panel of advisers for this project,” said Dietz. “Nonprofit agencies are often the unsung heroes that make a difference in communities across Illinois.” Nonprofits around Illinois can submit proposals for the competition. Google states that these proposals are “for bold ideas to grow economic opportunity in their local communities.” Google is seeking organizations that lead in community impact, those that improve lives of
people in it and provide opportunity. Organizations must also be innovative, reach ambitious goals and be feasible. Ten winners will be chosen, each receiving $75,000. These winners are selected by the panel. Once ten winners are chosen, a vote will go out to the public for one of those organizations to receive $250,000. Organizations involved with ISU are encouraged to apply, along with students involving themselves in the final public vote. “This competition allows innovative ideas for economic opportunity and improving the lives of Illinois citizens to be rewarded with financial support and training from Google. org,” said Dietz. “The spirit of innovation is very much in keeping with the mission of Illinois State University, and civic engagement is one of the University’s core values.” All nonprofits who wish to apply need to do so by Sept. 21. Finalists for the competition will be announced in January. Those interested can apply at impactchallenge.withgoogle.com.
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Features
ISU makes strong first impression on Brianna White
Sammy Peltz | Vidette Photographer
Freshman biology teacher education major Brianna White feels at home at ISU, despite having lived on campus for less than a month. CAITLIN BARATTI Features Reporter
high school. “I get out at 1:50 and then I have the rest of the day to myself to hang out with friends, study any freshmen find themselves fumor anything else,” White explained with obvibling through their first weeks on ous relief in her voice. “I don’t feel rushed at campus, struggling to all, which is a nice change from high adjust to their newfound freedoms school.” and responsibilities. White also prefers the relationship Freshman biology teacher educabetween students and faculty at ISU. tion major Brianna White is not one Though a big adjustment, she likes of those freshmen. the less formal professor communiIn fact, White has been comfortable cation, compared to the hierarchical on Illinois State University’s campus nature between high school teachsince the day she first toured campus. ers and students. White specifically “When I first visited, everyone was notes the laxed nature of calling most friendly,” White stated. “Everyone professors by their first name. seemed generally interested in who I “They are all honest and relaxed, was and how I was doing.” which is especially incredible at nine Brianna White, freshman Now, just over two weeks since her in the morning,” White said. biology teacher education major move-in day, White feels completely White is currently focused on her acclimated to life in Bloomington-Normal. first semester grades and finding her place on “[ISU] feels like a home to me,” White said. “I campus. That said, she understands that colhave met some awesome people, and my classes lege requires her to always be looking forward. are going well.” Though just starting her college journey, she White has enjoyed her initial college expealready envisions what is at the finish line. rience. She strongly prefers the campus “I am hoping to graduate with a teaching atmosphere to the stringent schedule she was degree in biology, and to find a job at a high accustomed to following throughout her time in school,” White said.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Area entertainment cures student boredom in Blo-No CAITLIN BARATTI Features Reporter
Whether students are new to the Bloomington-Normal area, or are tired of doing the same things in their limited free time, there are many cool things to do in this town aside from eating at one of the many chain restaurants. For those who like to be active, there are now two trampoline parks in BloNo. Altitude Trampoline Park opened last year. Additionally, a local SkyZone is under construction. Another fun, active thing to do is bowl at Pheasant Lanes. Not only is Pheasant Lanes a bowling alley, but there is also mini golf, as well as a new attraction where people can play against friends using a virtual reality headset. Pheasant Lanes’ fun is quite affordable, with $3.00 per bowling game per person rates until 4 p.m. on weekdays and various weekend specials. For those who prefer to chill out on the weekend, there are plenty of theaters located in the area. Marcus Cinema, Ovation and AMC Starplex Normal 14 Cinema all offer discounts to students who provide their ID. Each movie theater has their own benefits when attending. Marcus Cinema, previously known as Wehrenberg, has new reclining seats in their theaters. Ovation is not only a movie theater, but a restaurant as well. Simply press the button next to the chairs after viewing the menu, and a waiter will deliver the food or drink shortly. AMC Starplex has its own reward system, where points are awarded for every dollar spent. Points will transfer as discounts for next time. “We pride ourselves on customer service,” General Manager Mike Menske said. For a more vigorous activity, Upper Limits near Downtown Bloomington offers a rockclimbing gym suitable for all skill levels. Education Professor Do-Yong Park frequents the destination. “I do rock climbing because it has been my lifetime hobby since freshman [year] at college and I always enjoy it because it gives me energy and perk in my life,” Park said. “Whenever I am worn out, I go to the Upper Limits and try the hardest course each time.” For those who are at least 21, 8-Bit Arcade Bar offers a self-explanatory, unique atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy a drink with some friends, as well as some friendly competition playing arcade games together. If spending money isn’t ideal, there are lots of ways to be entertained in Uptown Normal. There is live music played in the central circle of uptown for everyone to sit and enjoy the weather and free concerts while the weather still cooperates. Given Blo-No’s varied store selection, window shopping is always an option as well. Whether one prefers an action-packed weekend, a relaxed night or simply to get out of the house, there are lots of options for residents of Bloomington-Normal.
Alexandra Burns balances work, school, post-graduation aspirations KOURTNEY CUNNINGHAM Features Reporter | @kourtcunningham
Going to college and having a job sounds like a lot of work to some people, but junior human development and family sciences major Alexandra Burns wouldn’t have it any other way. Burns has been working since she was 15 and didn’t want to stop when she came to Illinois State University. Currently, she works as a member service associate at the Student Fitness Center. Further demonstrating her strong work ethic, Burns is a full-time student taking 16 credit hours this semester. Burns knew that a job would enrich her overall campus experience. “I thought finding a job on campus was a good way to get involved with the university and meet people too,” Burns said. In November 2017, Burns applied to the rec to be a facility assistant. The application process was slightly nerve-wracking. at first, with multiple informational meetings, two rounds of interviews and that long awaited phone call. Fortunately, the results were worth the anxiety. Burns got promoted to member service associate before summer started. In the role, Burns checks people in to the rec, rents out equipment and registers people for intramurals and adventures like kayaking and hiking. She has enjoyed the work thus far.
“I have met a lot of fun people while working at the rec so far,” Burns said. “Since we meet up for trainings, we begin to know one another a lot more.” Burns works about 14 hours a week. The minimum work hour limit is eight, while the maximum is 23. Though she could scale back to concentrate more on her studies, Burns is content with her schedule. “At first, I thought it was going to be difficult having a job and attending school,” Burns said. “However, the Rec is very good with working around your schedule and my co-workers help out a lot too if anyone needs a shift covered.” Looking toward the future, Burns is interested in using her degree from ISU to pursue two paths. She might become a licensed clinical social worker, which focuses on helping people cope with emotional and mental health issues, substance abuse, marriage counseling and public health. Alternatively, she may work as a social and community service director. Burns’ ultimate goal is to have a meaningful job that helps people. Although Burns has a busy schedule, she still has a wellrounded social life and always makes time for her friends, who are very important to her and a big part of her life. For now, Burns looks forward to the spectacular school year ahead of her.
Claire Wagner | Vidette Photographer
Junior human development and family sciences major Alexandra Burns handles the stress of both being a student and having a full time job
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Glimpse of glory
Newly confirmed starting quarterback Brady Davis excels in first game, earns MVFC Newcomer of the Week KADE HEATHER & JON BARLAS Sports Editors | @kade_heather @janveselybarlas
Tigers in 2017. Spack commented on the former third-string quarterback’s rise in his new role. “Brady Davis is a good player,” Spack said. “He’s been a gun guy, so playing under center is a lot different, but I’ve been very pleased with him. All in all pretty good, [but] I still think he’s got a long way to go.” ISU’s starting quarterback referred to the team’s game plan as the crutch to its success on the field. “We came in with our plan and we weren’t thinking of them as [a lesser team] or anything like that,” Davis said. “We put together our game plan like I think we’ll do every week, but I think we’ll learn a lot from the film going into next week.” Davis not only attributed week 1’s triumph to diligence, but also had solidifed the starting role in Spack’s mind. Looking forward to his second week under center, Davis and the ‘Birds look to repeat more of the same outcome at 6:30 p.m. Saturday against Eastern Illinois in the MidAmerica Classic.
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fter his first game as an Illinois State Redbird, starting quarterback Brady Davis has made a great first impression, earning Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week, announced by the league Sunday. Davis began his night perfect 6-for-6 with a 15-yard touchdown to tight end Tylor Petkovich on his fifth pass. After splitting series with senior Jake Kolbe, Davis finished his night 12-for-19 for 123 yards and a touchdown. “I thought Brady [Davis] played pretty well,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. “I didn’t think he had many nerves, he’s a pretty calm and cool guy. He’s a very accurate thrower.” Davis played in six drives, and his longest completion was a 35-yard hookup with Braxton Haley in the opening drive of the second half. Davis transferred from DI Memphis in mid-July where he was the third-string quarterback. Now earnKADE HEATHER is Sports Editor ing the starting spot shortly after the for The Vidette. He can be conSamantha Brinkman | Photo Editor team’s annual intra-squad matchup, tacted at vidette_kfheat1@ilstu. Junior quarterback Brady Davis started his tenure as the Redbird’s QB1 defeating St. Xavier 46-0, Saturday. Davis has big expectations to meet. edu. Follow him on Twitter at @ As Davis continues to excel, proskade_heather. Davis’ recruitment process bred promise, but instead held perity and progress now fall at the arm of ISU’s new starting JONATHAN BARLAS is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He more adversity than initially thought. quarterback. can be reached at jgbarla@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @ Nursing a torn ACL which kept him out for the entirety of his Highly touted out of Starkville High School in Mississippi., janveselybarlas. sophomore season, Davis only appeared in one game for the
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Illinois State volleyball starts off its season 5-1, the best start to a season since 2013.
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Junior forward Mikayla Unger worked past a defender as Illinois State beat UIC 5-2, Saturday.
Volleyball continues win-streak in Indy Redbird soccer extinguishes UIC Flames TYLER JACHNICKI Sports Reporter | @TJachnicki10
The Illinois State volleyball team (5-1, 0-0 MVC) had an impressive start to the season when they took two out of three in the Benson Invitational last weekend. The Redbirds upped the ante this weekend when they swept their opponents in the Top Dawg Challenge in Indianapolis. The ‘Birds gave Eastern Illinois, Auburn and Butler fits
all weekend with none of the matches making it past the fourth set. ISU has won five of its first six games with its only loss stemming from a very talented Georgia squad. Head coach Leah Johnson spoke about her team’s strong start to the 2018 campaign. “We are playing with a lot of confidence, but we are also playing with a lot of urgency and grit,” Johnson said. “They know it’s hard work and they know they’re going to come
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Three Illinois State women’s soccer players scored their first goals of the season Sunday afternoon, leading to a 5-2 win at University of Illinois at Chicago. The scoring began early as junior Kate Del Fava netted a goal in the sixth minute. Soon after, in the very same minute, senior Angel Krell scored to make it 2-0 Redbirds.
The high flying ISU offense generated three more goals after this. Alix McArthur joined in the action, as the junior scored her first career goal at the 35:00 minute mark. Natalie Vaughn-Low and Mikayla Unger assisted on the shot. At halftime, ISU enjoyed a 4-0 lead and a 17-2 shot advantage. The Redbirds held the Flames to zero corner kicks at the break. In the 65th minute, Shaina Dudas scored her first career
goal, as Kiley Czerwinski assisted her with a cross. UIC finally scored at 71:00 minutes, as Kennedy Messina scored on a free kick. Emily Kavanaugh capped off the Flames offense with a second goal in the 83:00 minute. The Redbirds improve to 2-2-2 with their first road victory of the season, while UIC fell to 0-6. ISU continues its sevengame road trip at 6 p.m. Thursday against Wisconsin.
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WIN
REDBIRD RE PORT
cont. from page 1
Davis returned under center, firing five passes to create space for Robinson’s second rushing touchdown of the day. Extending their lead 31-0, the ‘Birds first drive of the second half proved to be more than just a highlight reel. Blessed with the luxury of two skilled starting quarterbacks, Spack also commented on whether it would be Kolbe or Davis signal calling for the Redbirds come week 2 against Eastern Illinois. “I thought Brady [Davis] played pretty well,” Spack said. “I didn’t think he had many nerves, he’s a pretty calm and cool guy. He’s a very accurate thrower. I felt Jake [Kolbe] needed time under center when the game was still on the line, and he has earned that right. They are both starting-caliber quarterbacks, they both have the ability to start and that’s a really nice thing to have. [But] we do have a starting quarterback ... in Brady Davis.” In his first start as a Redbird, Davis finished 12-for-19 in passing attempts with 123 yards, tossing his first career passing touchdown to Petkovich in the second quarter. ISU’s starting quarterback referred to the team’s game plan as the crutch to its success on the field. “We came in with our plan and we weren’t thinking of them as [a lesser team] or anything like that,” Davis said. “We put together our game plan like I think we’ll do every week, but I think we’ll learn a lot from the film going into next week.” A fumble recovery by freshman defensive lineman Jason Lewan put ISU in the red zone once again. Cashing in on the defense’s triumph, Smith drove in a twoyard touchdown at the goal line, bringing the Redbird’s lead to 38-0. Kolbe found his way back into the pocket in the fourth quarter, scratching another scoring drive on the back of senior running back Nick Kielbasa, putting the ‘Birds up 44-0. With the extra cushion of an awkward safety, the Redbirds defeated the Cougars 46-0. Illinois State hopes to string together a winning streak before entering its bye-week in week three. The Redbirds continue their homestand Saturday, against Eastern Illinois in the 107th meeting of the Mid-America Classic. The all-time series advantage leans toward ISU with a record of 55-42-9 over the Panthers. The Redbirds look to build a winning streak over EIU as well, as they defeated EIU last season 44-13 in Charleston. Eastern Illinois dropped its opening game this season, 55-20 at Arkansas, as it fumbled the ball six times, losing five of them. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
Lift off, Redbirds
The Redbirds are off to their best start since 2013 after sweeping the Top Dawg Challenge, defeating Eastern Illinois, Auburn and Butler.
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Coach says Maturity and consistency. You just don’t see us waiver. I think we are just so dialed in, and we are very unified on the court and off the court, and that’s a pretty special thing.” ISU head coach Leah Johnson
BY THE NUMBERS
108
Total yards lost by Saint Xavier against ISU’s defense Saturday. The Cougars also netted -30 rushing yards.
MVFC SCORES Illinois St. 46, Saint Xavier 0 Indiana St. 49, Quincy 0 Missouri St. 17, Oklahoma St. 58 Northern Iowa 23, Montana 26 North Dakota St. 49, Cal Poly 3 Southern Illinois 49, Murray State 10 South Dakota 24, Kansas St. 27 Western Illinois 23, Montana St. 26 Youngstown St. 21, Butler 23 South Dakota St., Iowa St. Canceled
MVFC STANDINGS
Conf Ovrl
Illinois State Indiana State North Dakota State Southern Illinois Missouri State Northern Iowa South Dakota South Dakota State Western Illinois Youngstown State
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1
UPCOMING Soccer ISU (2-2-2) plays at 6 p.m. Thursday in Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the Badgers (4-1).
JONATHAN BARLAS is Sports Editor for The Vidette. He can be reached at jgbarla@ilstu.edu. Follow him on Twitter @janveselybarlas.
Volleyball
Samantha Brinkman | Photo Editor
Quarterback Brady Davis leaps into a hug with tight end Tylor Petkovich after the two connected on a 15yard touchdown.
Davis-Kolbe combo good for ISU football
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i t h Illinois State’s assertive 46-0 win over Saint Xavier Saturday night, it may have seemed like an assessment-type game for the Redbirds quarterbacks, but it certainly was not. The anticipated Brady Davis debut began better than expected, as he completed his first six passes, with his fifth being a 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tylor Petkovich. Five drives later, Jake Kolbe entered with ISU leading 17-0 with 6:35 left in the second quarter. Some could have been misled on whether head coach Brock Spack had planned to take Davis out as early and let Kolbe play, and some
ISU volleyball now 5-1 overall
MY VIEW KADE HEATHER | Sports Editor may have been questioning the interchanges altogether. Kolbe played two drives in the first half, then Davis returned to start the second half for two drives. It may have appeared that Spack wanted to see who he felt more comfortable with under center, but he assured that was not the case.
“I felt we needed a little spark there, I felt that Jake needed time under center while the game was still on the line and he has earned that right,” Spack said. While Kolbe seized his playing time, Spack felt that there was a benefit to sitting out, too. “Sometimes you can take a guy out of a game and let him watch for a little bit and I think it was good for Brady to see how he’s being attacked, and I thought he got rid of the ball a little quicker in the second half and was better,” Spack said. Davis finished the first half 8-for13 with 66 yards and a touchdown, then went 4-for-6, throwing 57 yards in the second half.
Rather than being an evaluation game, the Davis-Kolbe combination is here to stay. “They’re both starting-caliber quarterbacks. They have the ability to start just about anywhere they’re at, so that’s a really nice thing to have,” Spack said. However, he assured that his team has a true “QB-One” in Davis and that it is not a timeshare, but both quarterbacks will still play. Regardless of what any coach or player says, this game and all games should be seen as a judgement of the players to see who can be most relied on late in the season, in more high-pressured games. The interchangeable quarterback worked so far and it most likely will
ISU continues its tournament road trip at 12 p.m. Friday at the Cougar Challenge in Pullman, Washington. Compiled by KADE HEATHER Vidette Sports
continue to. Kolbe surely has a better understanding of the playbook and offensive style, while Davis is still learning, but Davis has flashed excellent accuracy and composure. It is an intriguing situation, but a great one, according to Spack and offensive coordinator Kurt Beathard. With all games being equally important, Illinois State apparently has all questions answered at quarterback for the remainder of the season. The Redbirds will ride the momentum back at 6:30 p.m, Saturday at Hancock Stadium when they face the 0-1 Eastern Illinois Panthers in the Mid-America Classic.