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Freshman escapes Palestinian marriage, comes to ISU Story by AVE RIO Vidette Editor-in-Chief @avegrio

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a s m i n e Koenig is one of the 3,632 new freshmen at Illinois State University beginning the college experience this year. Her life before she got here, however, was very different from the lives of most of her collegiate peers. She grew up for her first 15 years with Muslim parents, who she describes as “very extreme” and “stuck in the past of Islamic culture.” She wasn’t allowed to hang out with boys or date anyone. But a self-proclaimed rebel, Yasmine went on a date to Chipotle with a boy from school. After the date, the

boy showed up at her house where her mother answered the door.

Her mother was furious, and yelling ensued. After that incident, her family tricked her into going on a “vacation” to Palestine. Instead of a vacation, though, her family forced her to marry a 25-year-old man she did not know and who did not speak English. Refusing to live like this and after much research, Yasmine got hold of the U.S. Embassy and was in contact with someone for several months while they determined everything she needed to get back to the United States. Finally, Yasmine

How is your first semester going?

because I wanted to be able to talk to my little sister. But she basically said I had to pick a family. She literally said I would have to come back to Palestine to live with her in order to be able to talk to my little sister. And I’m like Oh yeah, that’s a great idea, let me just go do that.

I love it here, although classes are a little overwhelming; it’s kind of a wake up call.

I’m studying communications, but I’m mostly just taking Gen Eds now.

How are things going with your adoptive family?

I’ve lived with them since January 2014, so a little over two years. I don’t call them Mom and Dad, but it’s a normal family situation. I just wasn’t birthed by them.

They are coming to family weekend in September.

was able to meet with the worker from the Embassy and “Tom Cruised right out of there,” as she puts it.

Once back in the United States, she was entered into the foster care system, where she lived with several families. “It’s not as bad as it sounds, but it’s not awesome,” Koenig said.

She shared her story with Children’s Rights and Seventeen magazine in May. Three years after marriage in Palestine, she is now 19 years old and living in Watterson Towers. She came to The Vidette building and spoke to Editor-in-Chief Ave Rio about her experience.

Tell me about your other siblings.

Yasmine’s eighth-grade graduation photo

Are you still in contact with your birth mom?

I used to be, a little bit after I came back, just

I have three sisters and one little brother. The two older sisters are still in Palestine and I talk to them occasionally, but I don’t like to because I feel like they just report everything back to my mom. And then I have my younger sister who I talk to and my younger brother who both still live with my biological mom.

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Yasmine Koenig on her wedding day at age 15.

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Initiative drives students to multidisciplinary success TOM HEAGNEY News Reporter | @TomHeagney

Illinois State University professor and Director of the Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology William “Willy” Hunter believes that students sometimes underestimate themselves. He, along with other colleagues, hopes to change this thinking through the ISU Innovation Consulting Community initiative (ICC).

“Students might not believe that they can have a major impact on a problem or challenge,” Hunter William said. “Through Hunter the initiative, we give them an opportunity to make that difference.”

The ICC, which is organized and overseen by faculty from several departments, provides students with complex problems and resources to come up with solutions for them.

Past projects have included a project on pet insurance, alternative energy research and a community-consulting project on small business energy efficiency.

Initiative coordinators begin the process of student projects by posting projects on their website. Students are then directed to the site by faculty recommendation and presentations in the classroom toward the beginning of the fall semester. Interested students must then submit their project preference, as well as a resume, to the initiative’s coordinators.

Students whose qualifications meet ICC requirements then go through a series of brief interviews with initiative coordinators. If it is determined that the student is a good fit for the program, they are asked to complete a succession of online modules focused on exploring personal strengths, weaknesses and values. The specific modules are on self-awareness, leadership principles, conflict resolution strategies, design thinking principles as well as project management tools.

Upon completion of the modules, students receive a pass/fail “grade” for their efforts by the middle of fall semester. So long as they pass, which students typically do, they are assigned their project team near the end of fall semester. They then begin work on their project. Work on the project predominantly takes place during spring semester and culminates with students presenting their

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In addition to catering to a wide range of clients, Kaufman emphasizes that the ICC is student-driven.

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Q&A continued from page 1

Do you feel safe now that you’re back in the United States?

I do feel safe. Everyone’s always like, “Are you afraid that your family will do something?” and I’m like, “Maybe, I don’t know.” After the Seventeen article came out, I had an uprising from lots of people. Everyone was like, “How dare you embarrass your mom like that.” One of my sisters messaged me to take the article down, but I tried to explain that it’s on 12 different websites; I couldn’t take it down even if I wanted to. The reason I did the article was to raise awareness and to help other people who were in my shoes and let them know that there are other options. So I’m not going to take it down just because my mom feels insulted or embarrassed; that was the decision she made and she needs to live with that. Plus, her name wasn’t even in it.

How did the article come about?

My adoptive mom told me about ChildrensRights.org and their “Fostering the Future campaign” where you submit a blog where you talk about your experience in foster care, the good things and the bad things about it. So I submitted a blog (because she made me). And the people at Children’s Rights contacted A group photo from Yasmine’s wedding day in Palestine. me and told me I had a great story and if I wanted to do anything else related to it media wise, they had connections I pretty much doubted everything. I’m not any religion right for me. When they first asked me about it last year, I didn’t now. I’m just kind of living. If I do choose to find something want to do it, but when they asked again this year I was like later on, then that’s what happens.

“Yeah, why not?” So the Children’s Rights media person got me in contact with someone from Seventeen and I talked on the phone with her Did you ever get back in touch with the guy you went on a date with? for several hours.

He’s a complete tool. When I was living in Palestine, I messaged him to tell him what happened and he blocked How often do you talk me! And then a week later he was like “Sorry, I was overabout what happened whelmed.” And I’m like, “Sorry, YOU were overwhelmed!” I to you? Does it come tried dating him when I got back but he was just a tool so it up with your friends didn’t work out.

and classmates?

It comes up in natural conversation.

I’ll say my adoptive parents’ names and people will be like “Why don’t you call them Mom and Dad?” and I’m usually just like “It’s a long Photo by Ave Rio | Editor -in-Chief story.” But yeah, it Yasmine in The Vidette office. does come up, and I usually brush it off and people accept that. But I don’t have a problem talking about it. If someone asks me about it I’ll tell them. I actually had people come up to me like “Are you Yasmine?” because they recognize me from the article.

Given what happened to you, do you still practice Islam?

No. I was really never a Muslim. Ever since I can remember,

Are you dating anyone now?

I don’t want to date anyone right now. It’s my freshman year so I just want to focus on school. There are lots of attractive people here, so I gotta keep my options open!

Were you legally divorced from your husband in Palestine?

I have no clue. I literally just left. I know that he is remarried now and he might have a kid. In Jerusalem, he can legally divorce me without my knowledge whatsoever. So, even if I was still living with him, he could just go get a divorce and I would never know. He’s also allowed to have multiple wives legally, so I could still be married to him, and he could just legally have two wives.

Are you concerned about that?

No, not really. The United States doesn’t recognize Palestine as a country, so they don’t recognize marriages that take place there. My marriage was never official here, and

Photo submitted by Yasmine Koenig

I’m never going to go back there, so there isn’t really anything to worry about.

How do you think this experience shaped you into the person you are now?

I think I’m definitely more mature than people my age, just because like…I literally have been married. I’ve lived with six different families total, so I’ve gotten a bunch of cultural life experiences. I’ve lived with white families and black families and all of the families had different mixed race foster kids. I’ve learned to live with everyone.

What’s valuable and important to you as you move forward in your college career and in life?

I just want to be stable as a woman, by myself. In Palestine, as a woman, everything you do depends on your husband and how he financially supports you. My mom was always so dependent on my stepdad and how much money he brought in. If she ever wanted anything she had to go through him. I’m not going to do that. I want to have my own income and I want to live alone for many years before I ever live with someone.

What else do you want people to know?

I want it to be very clear that not all Muslims are as crazy as my parents. When the first article came out, there were many Muslims that messaged me saying that what my parents did wasn’t part of the Quran. Most Muslims applauded me for what I did, but a few said that what I did was wrong.

Some Muslims said that I made all Muslims look bad in the article, but all I did was tell my story.

ISU program brings senior citizens to campus TOM HEAGNEY News Reporter | @TomHeagney

Bloomington-Normal senior citizens looking to get or stay involved within their community should look no further than the Illinois State University Senior Professionals program.

“Members serve as valuable resources for various academic functions of the university, sharing their experiences, skills and knowledge to enhance student learning outside of the classroom,” Senior Professionals Coordinator Laura Kowalczyk said. “Senior Professionals offers creative learning experiences, cultural enrichment and social interaction.”

Former Dean of the College of Fine Arts Charles Bolen founded the organization in 1989. As Kowalczyk explained, the group has two objectives: providing lifelong learning opportunities and giving seniors opportunities to work with students.

“We have three types of lifelong learning programs,” Kowalczyk said. “The first is called ‘Academy of Seniors,’ which consists of four two-hour sessions. The second, the ‘Mornings with the Professors’ series, is comprised of five two-hour sessions on unrelated topics. The third is through Classroom Journey bus trips. Our fall trip is to Jacksonville, Ill., to explore the historic Underground Railroad.”

The Academy of Seniors recently announced its first program of the year: Work and Play in McLean County. The program will consist of four sessions that will focus on baseball in McLean County, local farming efforts, Blo-No’s rich circus history and the growth of local transportation. The sessions

“The mentoring program has been in existence since 1990,” Kowalczyk said. “A goal of the program is to enhance the college experience of the mentee. This unique inter-generational relationship provides enrichment for both the mentee and mentor.”

As for her position as coordinator of the group, Kowalczyk said she thoroughly likes it.

“I very much enjoy serving as the coordinator of this program,” she said. “Having the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals, from college students, faculty and staff, as well as community members. It’s a rewarding job, knowing that I’m helping to provide educational and social opportunities for people.”

She added that students also enjoy their interaction with members of the program.

“We have received very positive feedback from the students Infographic by Jeremy Burcenski | Vidette Art Director our members assist,” she said. “The members serve as valuable September is full of Senior Professionals program events. resources for students, oftentimes making connections with employers and civic organizations.” will take place, respectively, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, Membership in the program currently stands at 177 21 and 28 in the Illinois State University Alumni Center. seniors. However, she said that the number of class attendees “The thought process behind this program was to highlight for the past five years has been more than 500 each semester. some key areas that affect our communities,” Kowalczyk said.

“People don’t have to be members to attend classes, nor In addition to lifelong learning programs, Senior Profes- do they have to previously have been associated with ISU to sionals gives opportunities for seniors to interact with students be a member or attend classes,” Kowalczyk said. “Although by partnering with other groups on campus. In the past, seniors the programs are geared toward seniors, any adult is welcome have served as mentors to students as well as provided resume to attend. We want to continue to provide strong educational review sessions and mock interviews to students through the program offerings for community members and support for Career Center. students.”

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Climate change should be taken more seriously

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e have heard it all before – reduce, reuse and recycle. But climate change is still an issue throughout the world today and is one of the least-discussed issues during this presidential election. Many don’t understand how climate change, also known as global warming, affects them and those around them, and it’s time to fix it.

Global warming is the increase in global temperatures as a whole.

It’s been said to be a myth, but it’s obvious that average temperatures worldwide are rising each year.

Climate change is a man-made issue and a threat to humans, nature and nearly everything around us. A vast majority of this issue comes from the increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, CO2, in Earth’s atmosphere.

Greenhouse gases are to the Earth what salt is to humans. Salt is es-

sential to survive, but too much of it can cause issues in the long run. The amount of greenhouse gases needed is just enough to keep the planet at a comfortable temperature instead of constantly getting cold. However, humans are doing things every day that they don’t realize are destroying the world we live in. For example, using spray cans and burning down forests causes too many greenhouse gases to get into the atmosphere.

This causes the Earth to be warmer than it should be.

“I don’t think people realize the effect it has on us as humans, so they kind of shrug it off like it’s not that big of a deal – but it is,” Luke Mantier, junior political science major, said.

So how exactly does climate change affect us as human beings?

It changes the weather we enjoy (or don’t enjoy), creates changes in precipitation and threatens our health

by affecting the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe and so on. The severity of the health risks depends on the capability of public health. As a country, we have to be prepared for these changing threats, but that is difficult to do when we are not taking this issue seriously.

Climate change has a higher risk for people with vulnerable immune systems such as children, pregnant women, older adults and low-income families.

The impact of climate change can cause temperature-related issues.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, warmer average temperatures will lead to hotter days, which causes more frequent and longer heat waves. This increase will cause more heat-related deaths in the U.S., reaching more than an additional 10,000 during summer months.

“Exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and dehydration, as well as cardiovascular, respiratory, and cerebrovascular disease. Excessive heat is more likely to affect populations in northern latitudes where people are less prepared to cope with excessive temperatures,” according to the EPA website.

People should be more educated on climate change and how it affects us and our daily lives. If we can’t come together to stop global warming then we should prepare for it in different ways, such as creating warning systems that let us know when there is a high change in heat waves, raising awareness amongst health care professionals and also making sure future architecture is built to accommodate the changes in climate. Understanding this issue will prepare human beings to face the risks in the future.

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Watchful eyes needed on Constitution Trail

MY VIEW EMA SASIC Columnist

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onstitution Trail is an asset the Bloomington-Normal community holds near and dear to its heart. With its 24-mile stretch, it showcases the best of the Twin Cities’ nature.

Unfortunately, this image is slowly being tarnished with news of attacks on citizens and Illinois State University students.

Four years ago, a teenager was hospitalized after an attacker struck him in the head with a stick. At the end of the past spring semester, then-senior Emily Houska was walking along the trail when a man smashed into her from behind, pushed her into the woods and beat her in the face. And just last weekend a student was battered by two male suspects.

The examples are countless, but how many more people need to experience an awful event before serious action is taken? The amount of security on Constitution Trail needs to increase during all times of day to protect the many people that take advantage of its beauty.

With school back in session and people still taking in the late sum-

mer weather, the trail is a popular landmark for all. Whether they are going to Uptown Normal, ISU’s campus or just going on a walk, people are on the trail at any of time of day. Since so many people use the trail, the need for security is more and more necessary. If the Bloomington-Normal community wants to keep its people safe, this is a good start.

I live on Vernon Avenue, close to where the latest attack took place.

Knowing that it occurred not too far away makes it the only thing I can think of when I walk past it.

While I love seeing elderly couples walking in the morning when I go to school, and that’s what I want to picture when I think of the trail, I still can’t help but think about many of the dangers that lie in the 24 miles.

I don’t want any fellow Redbirds or community members getting hurt just enjoying a morning stroll or afternoon workout. Constitution Trail should be a calm place for people to go about their business peacefully.

I think many people would agree with me when I say I would feel more comfortable if there were more police officers stationed throughout the entire trail at all hours of the day. Some of the areas covered with a lot of greenery definitely need to be watched more carefully, but as we saw last week, even a popular and open area like Vernon Avenue can come under attack.

Children should be able to race

and ride their bikes with their friends. Runners should be able to get their morning jog and workout in without having to worry about getting beat in the face in broad daylight. Students should be able to use the trail as a shortcut to get to class or Uptown Normal. Even though these “should” statements should already be happening, having an officer’s watchful eye monitoring the trail can ensure they happen all the time.

If officers are stationed every few miles or so and their presence is known, many would-be attackers might think again before assaulting an innocent trail user. Since an officer is close by, attackers have a higher chance of being caught and arrested, so they might think twice about harming someone.

Constitution Trail is normally a safe place for people of all ages to take advantage of. However, when stories of assaults surface, it shows the community things aren’t always as safe as they seem to be. To protect citizens and hopefully stop more attacks from happening, more officers are needed on the trail. They will be able to protect us when we think we least need it.

Ema Sasic is a junior journalism major and news editor of The Vidette.

Any questions or concerns regarding her column can be sent to vidette_ esasic@ilstu.edu.

MY VIEW MARY CULLEN Columnist

Bikes in Blo-No are a no-no

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espite city efforts to increase cycling in BloomingtonNormal, biking remains an unfortunately scary and unsafe mode of transportation around town.

Having spent the summer studying in Groningen, Netherlands, a short train ride from Amsterdam, and after traveling many countries in Europe, I learned to love biking as a means of transportation.

After riding my bike to and from class every day for three weeks while I studied abroad, I made it a personal goal to ride my bike to ISU’s campus for classes once the fall semester began. Instead of finding a new exercise outlet for my daily commute, I was met with severe disappointment.

Riding bikes on sidewalks is illegal in most states, including Illinois. This means that cyclists must follow the rules of the road, just as you would if you were driving in your car. It makes perfect sense, but it is incredibly unsafe in Bloomington-Normal and many U.S. cities.

If you are expected to behave as though you are driving a car, you should be given the same luxury that a car has: the safety of being in your own lane.

There are select streets in the Bloomington-Normal area where bike lanes are provided. These lanes give bikers the comfort of their own space, far enough away from cars, while still following the law by remaining in the street.

If my time spent biking in Europe taught me one thing, it was the effec-

tiveness of bike lanes. Popping up in nearly every city, bike lanes encouraged citizens to cut down on the waste driving incurs while promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Biking in Bloomington-Normal is possible, yes, but it is nowhere near enjoyable when you are constantly checking your back to see if the driver behind you sees you.

Even if the driver does see you in the road, you can never be completely sure that they know how to appropriately maneuver the car when a biker is in the lane next to, in front of or behind them.

Though those in cars are at fault for not being aware of how to drive with cyclists on the road, there is quite a bit of educating that needs to be done on both sides. Bikers need to educate themselves on proper riding too.

Even while riding in the streets, a lot of bikers tend to think they are above the law and do not have to behave as they would in a car. The truth is all vehicles on the road — cars, motorcycles, bikes — have to follow the same rules of the road.

When cyclists are unaware of how to properly ride and drivers are unaware of how to drive with bikers in the vicinity, accidents happen. It is because of this almost universal ignorance that this environmental and health-friendly habit is made nearly impossible for community members and students alike.

Joe Tulley, Uptown Normal manager, has noted that the Town of Normal has taken initiatives toward promoting bike safety such as the bike lanes on some streets and holding events like Light the Night where bikers are educated on bike-safe practices.

Unfortunately, the learning cannot stop here. What is the sense in teaching the cyclists how to bike in a safe manner when citizens driving the same roads do not know how to properly behave with a biker nearby?

Students like myself should not have to stress over a bike ride to campus when we are already doing so to avoid the anxiety that comes with campus parking.

If the Town of Normal is going to take the initiative to educate bikers on safety, there should be focus on the other drivers who occupy the roads as well.

Though installing bike lanes on every road would be ideal, it is completely unrealistic and would cause more of a headache for community members than anything.

We can only use European biking cities like Amsterdam as a model. From there, we must develop our own means of promoting a healthy environment and lifestyle. Biking is simply one of the assets we all must work together to prioritize.

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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Partnership encourages entrepreneurship ISU has teamed up with a Bloomington-Normal investor network to support developing startup businesses CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter | 165_Cassie1

A partnership with Illinois State University and the Bloomington-Normal Angel Investor Network (BNAIN) is set to promote and encourage entrepreneurship with ISU students.

“The overall goal for this partnership is to combine resources with BNAIN to create an ecosystem better able to support and develop emerging startup businesses in the Bloomington-Normal area,” ISU Intellectual Property and Export Control Officer Cory Abernathy said.

Abernathy, who has worked for ISU for two years, is anticipating that the creation of programs will educate local entrepreneurs and students about how a company is formed.

“It is our hope that this better prepares local entrepreneurs when they pitch their businesses to angel investors or venture capitalists to help fund growth,” Abernathy added.

Although the program is set to take off soon, students interested in trying to find a program like it can look to The Means Center Accelerator program.

It is open to all students interested in starting a business from any major.

“Dr. Mark Hoelscher and Dr. Terry Noel have created a very

supportive environment for students and continues to add programs aimed at assisting these students such as the Startup Showcase that will occur in the fall,” Abernathy explained.

As of now, seven of the startups have already raised a combined $20,000 from the ISU student startup fund.

The startup fund is a separate fund organized through the Means Center and hopes to continue to raise more money in the future.

The Means Center is also sponsoring the partnership between BNAIN and ISU. “We view this [partnership] as a strategic investment for the town,” Normal Mayor Chris Koos said in an interview with ISU Media Relations. “We think this culture of collaboration and creation fits well Uptown.”

A startup founded by former ISU alumnus and current CEO of BNAIN, Mike Somers, has already gotten $335,000 from local investors for its startup company Intern Rocket.

The business is a social network that helps people connect with micro-internship opportunities.

“This is exactly what we are hoping to accomplish with this partnership,” Abernathy said.

Abernathy believes that startups and emerging businesses are some of the key economic drivers of our local economy.

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ISU and BNAIN will educate people on how a company forms.

“It is our intention that this partnership with BNAIN will create an environment in which these business can thrive,” he said.

Students interested in the Means Center can contact Hoelscher at mlhoels@ilstu.edu and Noel at tnoel@ilstu.edu for more information.

New website for student housing EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic

To get the word out about the company, Jack Hannan, the market development Among many of the chaldirector for Rent College lenges college brings, finding Pads, set up a table during suitable off-campus housFestival ISU. Additioning is one that students find ally, students can expect to themselves stressing over see yard signs in front of frequently. available properties in the Illinois State University coming weeks. has many realty compa“These signs have a fivenies available for students digit property ID number, to find their ideal apartand if students drive by a ment or home. However, site, they can type in the ID too many options can lead number and it’ll pull up the to headaches and feeling exact property listing withoverwhelmed. out them having to search Rent College Pads, Inc., is through the rest of the site,” a solution students can look Hannan said.

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The men are also planning Students can see where available off-campus properties are on the website’s visual map.

“Essentially what we try a Housing Day event someto do is create an environtime in September. During 4,000 students had used the site that students can search and filter ment where students can this day, landlords in the find all the places that are right which was beyond his expecta- by so they can really find a property area will do an open house, and around campus that cater to stu- tion,” Kessel said. “It was obvious that suits their needs,” Marketing students will be able to “bounce dents in one spot,” marketing team that this was a need for students, Director Jeremy Schmidt said. from place to place, look at five member Parker Kessel said. “A lot and once students were very recep- “There’s also a map on there where or six places in one day” in a way of times students have to walk tive, landlords were very receptive they can look at where that prop- to help expedite their apartmentaround campus or blocks away and it became a very mutually ben- erty is in proximity to campus.” hunt process.

Due to the nature of the comfrom campus just trying to look eficial tool for everybody.”

“Our goal is to help students After helping students at North- pany, Schmidt explained all of at every university to find housfor places, and this kind of sets up western University, Northern the properties are fairly close to ing. This is a difficult thing to go the search for them.”

Founded in 2013 by Dominic Illinois University, Southern Illi- campus in places where students through. It takes a lot of time, Anzalone, Rent College Pads got nois University and University of want to live. and you never know who to trust,” Other services provided include Kessel said. “There’s enough to started in Milwaukee, Wis. Anza- Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, lone was working on a project at ISU is the latest to receive the a roommate and sublease finder worry about with school withand a housing guide that provides out having to worry about where Marquette University and came up service.

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Following a status hearing Friday, the alleged father and son offenders in the Illinois State University Preview assault case set future status hearings.

Sitting amongst family, Shawn Childs Jr., 19, appeared in McLean County Circuit Court Friday for a status hearing with counsel Stephanie Wong of Skelton & Wong P.C. in Normal.

After an Aug. 1 request, Judge Robert L. Freitag approved Wong’s motion for a substitute judge. Childs Jr.’s next status hearing will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 in front of Judge Scott Drazewski.

Shawn Childs Sr., 40, appeared for his initial status hearing Friday while smiling and waving to family members in the crowd. Childs Sr. was represented by Public Defender James Tusek.

A second status hearing was set for 11 a.m. on Sept. 26.

As a result of the Sixth Amendment, accused criminals have the right to a speedy trial within 120 days of their arrest. By setting this status date, Freitag informed Childs Sr. he would be waiving his right and they would stop counting. Childs agreed to the foregoing.

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Changes come to Uptown Normal, ISU JENNA WELLS News Reporter | @JJBirdd

Even after a busy summer of change for Uptown Normal, students should expect to see even more renovations this fall.

Uptown Normal always seems to be changing, whether there is a remodel, a new store opening or a store preparing to close. Since last spring, Uptown Normal has undergone multiple changes and renovations, but there are still more to come for this semester, and there are even some switch-ups happening on Illinois State University’s campus.

First, McAlister’s Deli will re-open Wednesday in the Bone Student Center. Renovations for McAlister’s began early this summer, and students have been patiently awaiting its return.

“McAlister’s is always busy, and I think business will be booming when it reopens. People from outside the community even stop by for McAlister’s. It’s going to be crazy for the entire Bone Center,” David Greiner, a representative from the Bone Student Center’s information desk, said.

“I’m excited for the reopening. I’m excited for some broccoli cheddar soup.”

Over in Uptown Normal, The Rock wasn’t the only restaurant to undergo recent remodeling in Uptown. This summer, the famous calzone restaurant DP Dough underwent a threemonth remodeling project that expanded the dining room and reconfigured the kitchen. The renovation investment was reported to be $300,000.

A new ISU spirit wear store opened up last semester. This screen-printing store, called Gavina Graphics, is a chain store that began at Eastern Illinois University. The store has been receiving positive reception from ISU fans, students and faculty.

“Business has been great since we have been Uptown.

We’re really happy and lucky to have been here for almost a year already,” Gavina Graphics employee Kristin Clark said. “People get so excited when they come in and see our

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DP Dough is one of many Uptown Normal locations that underwent renovations during the summer. selection and prices.”

Unfortunately, while new stores open, some stores end up closing. Poppin’ Gourmet Popcorn closed down last spring after only a year in its Uptown location. Comic book shop Acme Comics just announced it will close for good this Halloween after 23 years in business. Owner Jim Schifeling is retiring from the shop.

A few stores in Uptown Normal have not closed, but have only switched locations. The popular North Street Tattoo Company has changed its name to Illinois Tattoo Co. and moved from its location at 112 W. North St. to 109 W. Monroe

St. in downtown Bloomington.

North Street employee, Chad Ramsay, now owns Illinois Tattoo Co., and 112 W. North St. will not be vacant because gift store Beyond Normal will relocate from 112 E. Beaufort St. to the old North Street Tattoo location. Beyond Normal will reopen Saturday.

Finally, there will be a pop-up store opening in the vacant Beyond Normal location Sept. 30. The pop-up store, called Magnolia on Beaufort, will feature products from HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” reality show. The store is expected to be open through mid-January at 112 E. Beaufort St.

Boys & Girls Club picks interim CEO, seeks permanent hire The Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal has named Dale Strassheim interim CEO while they search for a permanent replacement for former CEO Grant Anderson.

Strassheim got his bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Iowa and went on to receive his master’s in health care administration from Trinity University.

Strassheim is the former president and chief executive officer of The Baby Fold and BroMenn Healthcare.

Strassheim has 40 years of senior management experience and said he is honored by the board’s decision.

“I am both honored and excited to be the Interim CEO at the Boys & Girls Club in Bloomington-Normal,” Strassheim said. “They are doing an amazing job reaching youth and teens with excellent programs and positive relationships.

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Dale Strassheim has been named interim CEO of the Boys & Girls Club.

The result is having kids better prepared to live in our community with purpose and with a better focus and positive self-image.”

The Boys & Girls Club announced Strassheim’s appointment in late August through a press release in which Board President Shelleigh Birlingmair said the club has an “incredible support mechanism” that will help them through the

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The alleged assault took place at ISU Preview.

Childs Sr. was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Charges for Childs Jr. include four counts of criminal sexual assault and two counts of criminal sexual abuse.

Both men pleaded not guilty to their numerous charges at arraignments held July 29 in front of Freitag.

Childs Sr. has been awaiting trial in McLean County Prison having not posted $100,000.

Childs Jr. posted $10,000 bond after his arrest in July.

The younger Childs’ status as a student at ISU remains as interim suspension. He is not allowed on campus or to participate in any campus activities while the case is still pending in the court system.

Additional stories following the assault from earlier on in the court case can be found on the Vidette website.

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Birlingmair added that Strassheim was an obvious choice thanks to his experience and community involvement.

“He has been serving on our Community Advisory Council, which is a group of community leaders that was pulled together three years ago to provide a support in the community and to get some good exposure

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Former CEO Grant Anderson left his position to head west and become CEO of the Boys & Girls club of Southwest County, Calif.

The Bloomington-Normal club created an executive search committee charged with hiring a new CEO of which Birlingmair is a member.

Birlingmair said the committee wants to have the new CEO start Jan. 1, 2017 and hope to start making job offers in October.

“We’re looking for someone who has minimally five years of experience in administration,” Birlingmair said. “We’ve done a

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Though Strassheim will only serve as CEO until a permanent replacement is found, Birlingmair said he has the leadership skills needed to handle this position.

“We’re really excited as an organization to have somebody with the skills that Dale has and the connection to the community that he has to take us to the next level during the interim…Our expectation is— since we’ve been a turn-around club—that we’ll have lots of applicants for the position.”

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Photo courtesy of Flaccid’s Facebook page

Flaccid band members wish their Facebook fans a “Happy Fourth of July,” by posing for a picture over the summer.

Local band to play for hometown Flaccid is working hard in preparation to take the stage at Castle Theatre Sept. 16 REBECCA DAVIS Features Reporter | @VRebeccaDavis

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alking into Flaccid’s practice is loud, to say the least. The five-member Bloomington band immediately fell into a natural rhythm with their music, communicating only with eye contact and small hand motions toward each other. What audience members might believe to be a well-rehearsed song may be the band feeding off of each other’s energy.

“All In,” which was finished, finalized and uploaded to their

Bandcamp in mid-August, showcases a collection of both old and new work by the band. To celebrate, Flaccid will be showcasing music off the new album during a headlining set at The Castle Theatre Sept. 16, which will feature some other local music opening acts such as Vimana and Alex and the XO’s.

“It’s just a big celebration for us really. It’s a culmination of work on this one album, and to be able to have a headlining show at The Castle Theatre, which is somewhere we’ve played plenty of times, is great…it’s just going to be a huge party with all of our

friends,” lead singer Nolan Kelly said.

During practice, band members say they typically intend to practice songs from the new album at the beginning but end up jamming instead. They roll with the punches of key changes and drift from their original songs naturally. Drummer Nick Ward said this is not unusual, as a planned set list is often strayed from or ignored all together in favor of reading the crowd’s energy rather than adhering strictly to a specific list of songs.

The band is usually more relaxed when it comes to planning

a show but is spending more time on the dynamics for this specific performance.

“We’re working on some special stuff for the show,” Keyboardist CJ Kelly said, without revealing anything too specific so that audience members can be surprised.

“A lot of planning, as far as the set list, goes into a show like this...a lot of times we kind of leave it up in the air, but for a show like this we will probably write out a pretty specific set list,” Kelly said.

However, it’s likely that Flaccid will eventually go back to its tra-

ditional method of performing, which includes reading the room and basing the show off of the feelings of the audience and each other. Even with the bigger stage and more dramatic light production, Flaccid can never stray too far from its roots when it comes to a live show.

“When we write a full set list, we generally will not play all of it, because we’ll start feeling something else 30 minutes later anyway,” Ward said.

For more information on Flaccid, check out its Facebook page, instagram (@flaccidofficial), or website (stayflaccid.com).

Sculptures will be brought to life at University Galleries Friday Claire Ashley’s summer exhibit will leave the gallery in this closing reception called ‘Hot Rocks’ DEB BETHEL Features Reporter | @thedebbethel

The closing reception, entitled “Hot Rocks,” will showcase five sculptures coming to life with As a closing reception for her the help of student performers summer exhibition at the Unipowering the sculptures from versity Galleries, Claire Ashley the inside. The sculptures will plans to bring her sculptures to roll out of the gallery doors at 6 life Friday in Uptown Normal’s p.m., meeting at the roundabout roundabout. to frolic in response Ashley’s two-gallery to Patterson’s live IF YOU GO music. installation, “Cawt, Taut, Hot.... Not,” While UniverWHAT: Hot Rocks has been on display sity Galleries has WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday at University Gallerfree admission and ies since May 21 and WHERE: Uptown Circle numerous events, COST: Free will close Sunday, many students still SPECIAL NOTES: SculpSept. 11. Her inmay not be aware of tures will roll out of stallation exhibits the presence of art University Galleries in boulder-sized flooraround campus. this closing reception to-ceiling plasticBy hosting Friday coated tarps that are night’s live perpainted, creased and formance in such adorned with sewn a popular area of patches. The pieces reference Uptown Normal, the gallery motherhood and eroticism. hopes to introduce and invite According to the website, people to University Galleries, Ashley’s exhibition will be acas well as to celebrate Ashley’s companied by the musical creexhibition. ations of Joshua Patterson, who At the end of August, Ashley is also performing at the live brought the community to Unioutdoor performance Friday. versity Galleries once more with

a workshop open to all ages of the area. In this workshop, participants created gigantic interactive sculptures using common materials like plastic sheeting and colorful Duct Tape. Ashley led the workshop for free.

Front Desk Gallery Guard Fatima Johnson said, “I think it’s really important that there is so much available to the community, all for free. It’s important for a community to get children involved at a young age in art, too. Ashley’s show is definitely bringing people through and will hopefully spark an interest in a lot of people that see the live performance.”

“Hot Rocks” will be performed at 6 p.m. Friday in Uptown Normal’s Roundabout.

The sculptures that will be exhibited in the live performance are on display now until Sunday at University Galleries, located at 11 Uptown Circle.

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Artist Claire Ashley’s sculptures have been on display all summer.

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Redbirds soar over Valparaiso

REDBIRD RE PORT Volleyball goes 2-1 in Columbia, Mo. ISU volleyball managed to better themselves and conclude the Tiger Invite with a 2-1 record. They achieved victories over Miami (Ohio) in five sets Friday and Utah Satuday.

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We had three great opponents this weekend and it was great to come away with two wins.

We had several different players step up at different times and were able to get a lot of valuable playing experience against great competition.”

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George Moreira was one of four Redbird running backs who all equally contributed to Saturday night’s blowout win over the Crusaders.

Illinois State football opens 2016 season with efforts from defense and offense in convincing 50-13 win against Valparaiso JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor | @JCTSports

It took a while but Illinois State (1-0) finally found some rhythm and rolled to a 50-13 victory over Valparaiso (0-1) in its home opener on a beautiful 77-degree Saturday evening at Hancock Stadium.

Senior linebacker Alejandro Rivera scored ISU’s only first-quarter touchdown when he picked off Ryan Clarke at the 14:11 mark. The Redbirds went on to struggle the rest of the first quarter, managing only 15 yards on offense.

“We just had that first game sloppiness,” ISU head coach Brock Spack said. “Not burning our eyes on keys on defense, missing a blitz here and there on offense. But all in all not too bad.”

Valpo kicker Jake Simpson knocked in a 45-yard field goal with 2:09 left in the first quarter. But after the break, it was all Redbirds.

Just a few minutes into the second quarter, redshirt freshman running back DeMarco Corbin scored ISU’s first offensive touchdown off a 3-yard rush.

ISU placekicker Sean Slattery added a 25-yard field goal with 7:00 remaining in the second

quarter.

New starting redshirt sophomore quarterback Jake Kolbe also looked the part, but it didn’t come without an occasional hiccup from the Naperville Central grad.

On the following possession, Kolbe found the end-zone off a 6-yard quarterback sneak.

“We definitely need to work on coming out faster and hitting on all cylinders right away,” Kolbe said.

“We played hard but we’ve got to improve on some little things.”

Kolbe completed 11-of-19 passes for 166 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked three times.

“Jake’s going to get better each week,” Spack said.

“He’s going to keep improving. He’s a hard worker.”

Following the loss of two-time MVFC Offensive Player of the Year Marshaun Coprich, the Redbirds showed off a new backfield, playing musical chairs at tailback.

Senior Jamal Towns, sophomore George Moreira, Corbin and true freshman James Robinson all split time rushing the ball.

“We have a very versatile backfield,” Moreira, who led all rushers with seven carries for 93 yards and a touchdown, said. “All four of the running

backs who played tonight can score and run very well. Whenever we touch the ball, we just have to make something happen.”

Corbin added 32 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries while Robinson also ran seven times for 55 yards. Robinson also had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Towns finished with eight carries for 55 yards.

ISU dominated with 446 total offensive yards compared to Valpo’s 130.

Illini graduate transfer B.J. Bello led the Redbirds on defense with five solo tackles and two sacks. Defensive lineman Dalton Keane finished with seven tackles (three solo, four assisted) and one tackle for loss while safety Drashane Glass added two tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception Saturday’s victory was ISU’s 18th consecutive regular season win at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds are 8-0 in their last eight home openers.

ISU faces Big Ten opponent Northwestern (0-1) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston.

The Wildcats are coming off a 22-21 loss to Western Michigan.

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Soccer struggles vs. Irish, pair of ’Birds score in ISU win NICK LANDI Sports Reporter | @TheDon1033

Illinois State women’s soccer split weekend matches at Notre Dame and at home versus Green Bay. After being shutout Friday, the ’Birds netted a pair of goals Sunday at Adelaide Street Field.

Game 1: Notre Dame 1, ISU 0

ISU fell on the wrong side of another close match, losing 1-0 to No. 23 Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Junior Kaitlin Klawunder would get the only goal for Notre Dame thanks to a header off a corner kick in the 41st minute. And even though the Redbirds would make another second-half charge, the Fighting Irish held them off to improve to 4-1 on the year.

With five shots on goal, the Redbirds’ best opportunity came at the 23rd minute when many thought senior Lauren Koehl got her second goal of the year. However, the referees would disallow it due to a late offsides call.

Head coach Eric Golz thinks his team has gotten to experience a lot from a consistently good team like Notre Dame. He believes that his players realize that they still have yet to reach their full potential.

“I think that they learned that we are not yet at our ceiling,” Golz said. “We’re capable of playing

some really good teams.”

call the referees, “Notre Dame fans,” on Twitter. In response to all of the opportunities she got against Game 2: ISU 2, Green Bay 0 Green Bay, she says she came in with the goal to For the second Sunday in a row, ISU dominated score. its opponent for nearly an entire match, this time “I felt really good,” Koehl said. “I just wanted to beating Green Bay 2-0. win one and to score one and just be there and it Just like they did against Eastern Illinois, kind of showed.” the Redbirds (2-4) would control Another noticeable performance was from roughly every minute of this contest freshman goalkeeper Haley Smith. In her fifth at Adelaide Street Field. They would collegiate start, she would make four saves to outshoot Green Bay (0-5-1) 28-6. get her first win of her career. Coach Eric Golz Freshman Kate Del Fava would get thinks Smith’s level play so far is not surprisISU on the board at 24:59 when her ing for a freshman goalkeeper. shot from about 25 yards got over the “I think she has done some spectacular hands of Green Bay goalkeeper Kelly things with both spectacular saves and specKent and into the net. For this being Lauren Koehl tacular errors,” Golz said. “And that is kind of her first collegiate goal, she admits she customary for a freshman and a first year goaldid not see it coming. keeper because it is, in my opinion, one of the “I was really surprised because I turned and I more difficult positions on the field.” was 25 yards out and I just hit it,” Del Fava said.

Golz’s squad will play its second defending “And I watched it go in and everyone just swarmed NCAA tournament qualifier in as many weeks me.” when it faces #24 Northwestern next. With the At 56:13, senior Lauren Koehl would score her combination of the team’s win against Green Bay second goal of the year to make it 2-0. She would and competitive performance versus Notre Dame, register six shots, including one that went off the he is positive about winning this next match. post in the first half. This was her way to overcome “We’re excited,” Golz said. “And we certainly what took place in South Bend, Ind. have the tools and the players and some of the orgaIn her last match, against Notre Dame, she nization to do that.” would score a goal only for it to be taken off due ISU will play Northwestern at 7 p.m. Thursday to a late offsides call. After the 1-0 loss, she would in Evanston, Ill.

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Yards thrown by Jake Kolbe in his second career start for Illinois State. Kolbe threw one touchdown and completed 11-of-19 pass attemps.

MVFC SCORES Illinois State 50, Valparaiso 13 South Dakota 21, New Mexico 48 S. Illinois 30, Florida Atlantic 38 S. Dakota State 41, TCU 59 Indiana State 41, Butler 25 N. Iowa 25, Iowa State 20 Youngstown State 45 , Duquesne 10

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UPCOMING Cross Country XC hosts the ISU Country Financial Invitational 5 p.m. Friday.

Volleyball Competes in the Blue Raider Bash this weekend in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Soccer Illinois State flocks north to take on Northwestern at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Football The Redbirds will play Northwestern for the first time since 2010.

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