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Redbirds fall to Hawkeyes, 31-14 ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor
In the “battle of the birds,” the Redbirds could not fight off the Iowa Hawkeyes, falling 31-14 in the 2015 season opener on a blazing hot Saturday morning in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes immediately took control, bolting out of the gate with a 13-play, 81-yard opening drive that covered 7:31, ending with a C.J. Beathard six-yard rushing touchdown on a quarterback draw. On the opening drive of the second quarter, Iowa marched on a 12-play, 99-yard drive in which running back Jordan Canzeri plunged in from five yards out to take a 14-0 lead.
With under 30 seconds remaining in the first half, Canzeri hauled in a screen pass and sprinted up the field for a 51-yard gain to set up a 40-yard Marshall Koehn field goal to put Iowa ahead 17-0 going into halftime. The second half was more of the same with Matt VandeBurg hauling in a nine-yard touchdown and Beathard rounding out the Hawkeyes’ scoring with a second rushing touchdown. The ’Birds were able to find a little life late in the game, when backup quarterback Jake Kolbe found fullback Brady Tibits in the end zone for a one-yard touchdown and later added a 22-yard connection with Anthony Warrum for a touchdown to make it 31-14.
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Freshman class breaks another record
New state bill brings stricter DUI laws EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
The quad is packed with students due to the record-breaking number of students in the freshman class. EMA SASIC Senior Reporter
For the second consecutive year, Illinois State University has a record-breaking freshman class. The class of 2019 has 3,632 students, making it ISU’s largest freshman class in 26 years. On the tenth day of class, total enrollment went up by one percent to 20,788; a total growth of 173 students from last semester, as stated by a Media Relations article. “Illinois State is a wonderful school with an outstanding reputation,” Associate Director of Enrollment Management Stacey Ramsey said. “Illinois State is a first-choice for many students who want to be successful and want a degree that stands out to employers.” The University continues to see an increase in students from traditionally underrepresented groups. There was an eight percent increase in Hispanic students, 137 more than in fall 2014,
and a six percent increase in the number of African-American students, 83 more than last fall. In addition to high rates among freshmen, graduate students numbered 2,365, which 77 more new graduate students than last fall, and transfer students numbered 1,913, another 31 compared to the previous year. Other statistics from the freshman class include a high school GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale and an average ACT score near 24. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Troy Johnson said ISU continues to be a top choice for many prospective students. “There are so many reasons ISU is a top choice. The student life is fun and fulfilling and leads to personal growth that’s valuable at graduation,” Johnson said. “The high graduation rates at ISU mean that our university is a good investment that pays off later for graduate school and jobs.” “Also, the nationally low student loan default
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rate means our graduates are being successful after graduation. ISU is a high quality university that truly cares about learning and puts its students first. Finally, the location and the quality of the community off-campus are strong attractions.” Although yearly admission rates continue to rise, the University will not change admission guidelines. Ramsey explained that each new applicant pool brings in new challenges for the review board. “Our applicants are quite competitive, and we do our best to bring in a new class of students who we feel will be successful at Illinois State,” Ramsey said. “However, we only have so much space and that makes decisions very difficult at times.” Johnson welcomed ISU’s newest group of students to the “best four years of their lives,” and Ramsey explained, “If students take advantage of the opportunities here, they will have an experience they will never forget.”
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A new DUI bill endorsed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will toughen drunken driving penalties in Illinois by installing ignition interlock devices into repeated offenders’ automobiles. Taking effect immediately, ISU Chief of Police Aaron Woodruff explained the requirements that need to be met under the new bill. “This bill appears to require drivers who have a restricted drivers permit due to a DUI, or any driver who has had at least two prior DUI arrests to drive only if they have a breath interlock device installed on the vehicle they are operating,” Woodruff said. Upon entering their vehicle, the driver has to blow into the breathalyzer to prove that they are sober before the vehicle can start. In previous bills, drivers who had two or more DUIs had suspended licenses or they had to request restricted permits. This new law will eliminate the period of time that offenders cannot drive. Normal Police Department Chief of Police Rick Bleichner explained the positive changes the new law brings in regards to a decreased waiting period to drive. see DUI page 5
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Congressional candidates aim to tackle student debt NIKKI NIGGEMEYER News Reporter
Both candidates for the vacant 18th congressional district seat made a stop in BloomingtonNormal Monday to participate in the local Labor Day parade. Both Democrat Rob Mellon and Republican State Sen. Darin LaHood took the opportunity to meet last minute with voters before the special election takes place Thursday. The election is for the congressional seat left vacant after former congressman Aaron Schock resigned last March due to rumors of his controversial spending of taxpayers’ money. Although the candidates may disagree on certain political topics, both believe college students should pay close attention to politics. “Democracy is important. Who represents the public is important. Therefore getting young voters to get involved in the process is crucial,� LaHood said. A major topic in today’s politics is the skyrocketing loan debt college students pile up after they graduate. The two candidates agree action must be taken on the issue, though they disagree on the execution. Mellon, the father of a son currently attending college, is personally experiencing the burden of student loan debt. “I think there is no better proponent of changing [the student loan issue] than me; I just believe we need to use the existing programs
that we know exist and would have the best opportunity to exceed,� Mellon said. Mellon proposes that we use current programs such as the post-9/11 GI bill, and expand it to all living veterans who have served. Any veteran who did not use their free college tuition from the GI bill could pass that down to a grandchild or relative. However, Republican candidate LaHood has a different idea in mind on how to tackle the rising student loan debt. “Coming from someone who just paid off $60,000 worth of student loans from law school I know first-hand about student loan debt,� LaHood said. LaHood would like to see taxpayer money go more toward education and grants for students rather than making sure students have 5-star dorms. He believes we should start Nikki Niggemeyer / News Reporter relocating money from these Republican candidate Darin LaHood poses aspects of universities more with his family at the Labor Day parade. towards education and grants. Besides their differences in “average joe� citizen and undertackling student debt, the two also stands the ground level. differ in their political and eco“I have been a teacher and a vetnomic backgrounds. eran of war which are both jobs When asked about the main meant to serve people. I am here to difference between the two candi- serve the people,� Mellon said,. dates Mellon said, “I didn’t come On the other hand, LaHood has from money, so asking for money already served as a senator in Illiis hard. I don’t want money from nois and has family history in college students or senior citizens, politics. I just want their support.� The winner of the election will Although Mellon has had no fill the vacant seat immediately previous political experience, he until the original 2016 scheduled is a man that has worked like any election.
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Ten years later, Hurricane Katrina still teaches lessons
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he United States remembered the devastating horrors Hurricane Katrina brought to New Orleans, La., on Aug. 29, 2005. In 2005, Katrina was the fifth hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season and one of the deadliest ever to hit the U.S. When Katrina struck down in the morning, levees that were holding back the waters of the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain and other swamps all broke, flooding the city’s streets. Once the storm passed, about 80 percent of the city was submerged. People living through the storm found shelter on roofs, and helicopters were sent in to rescue those stranded in the water. Homes and businesses were left destroyed and more than 1,800 people were killed. Now a decade later, New Orleans seems to have picked itself up from the devastation many people remember. The streets are no longer flooded, new homes and buildings have been built and people are starting to enjoy their city the way it was before it was destroyed. For others that live in neighboring towns, their struggles continue. Houses remain as ravaged as they were 10 years ago, and city life is not at all lively. Although a
decade has gone by, it seems as though nothing much has changed for residents. It is like rescue teams and contractors put these towns aside during the reconstruction period and then completely forgot about them. If Hurricane Katrina can teach us anything after its 10-year anniversary, it is that when natural disasters hit the country, more action needs to be taken. One of the many criticisms that were noted following the hurricane was the government’s lack of re-
sponse. Former President George Bush was attending a ceremony in California the day after Katrina hit. He later went back to Texas and finally returned to Washington D.C. two days after the storm. Although Louisiana’s Gov. Kathleen Blanco requested Bush’s assistance, he did not visit New Orleans until later in the week. As the country’s leader, it was not acceptable to wait for as long as he did to go to New Orleans. President Bush should have been there as soon as possible to discuss
the next steps that had to be taken with Louisiana’s state government. If he arrived sooner, maybe rescue efforts could have begun faster and more action could have been taken. Another criticism present to this day is the fact that some areas seem to have been forgotten after New Orleans’ reconstruction. CBS “Sunday Morning” correspondent Martha Teichner went back to New Orleans to see how the city was recovering after 10 years. Reconstruction differences between
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wealthy areas and the Lower Ninth Ward is monumental. Teichner explained that the Lower Ninth Ward looks like an “urban wasteland.” Redevelopment remains spotty and some citizens are just now getting their homes rebuilt. Although there is a difference in wealth between towns, it does not mean that residents have to suffer and wait to have their homes and communities back. Redevelopment teams should have been in areas like the Lower Ninth Ward much sooner, and they should have begun rebuilding once the wreckage was moved. Residents could have moved back into their homes to start recovering from the horrors they had to live through. Instead, they had to spend the last decade waiting for something to change, and now they still have to wait until they can finally move back into their homes. Although 10 years have gone by, Katrina’s devastation and memories remain. One of the greatest takeaways from this disaster is that the country needs to be ready to act. People should always remember the events that happened before and after Hurricane Katrina so that the same mistakes are not made in the future.
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College athletes deserve fair treatment MY VIEW NATHAN PENN Columnist
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i t h the excitement of Saturday’s football season opener, few of us were probably thinking about the hidden dilemmas of collegiate athletics. The mistreatment of college athletes by universities and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has led many to question the current college athletics system and call for reform.
“Amateur” college athletes don’t get paid because in the past, it was widely agreed upon that salaries for athletes would corrupt the purity of college sports. The problem is that the pure days of collegiate athletics are long gone. Football and basketball coaches have salaries in the millions, TV networks make a fortune with advertisers and athletic brands sell merchandise that would be worthless without the hard work of athletes. The only ones not benefiting from the large scale exchange of money are the players. The NCAA has developed into a highly successful business that doesn’t pay its employees. It is traditionally thought that major universities paid college athletes with a first-rate educa-
tion. But many top competitive universities treat their athletes as second class students. Earlier this year, two former University of North Carolina basketball and football players sued the school for academic fraud. As students, they were enrolled in classes that only had one or two grades, and guided them toward useless majors to maintain academic standards while freeing up more time for practice and travel. The NCAA is currently investigating over twenty other universities for cases of academic fraud. Some athletes have taken the problem into their own hands, most notably, with unionization. With unionization, athletes can finally be considered what they
truly are: employees. With the ability to negotiate wages and benefits, athletes could finally fight scholarships being withdrawn due to injury, ensure long-term health care and eventually earn their fair share of the profit. Many assume most college athletes that play for major universities will likely go on to play their sport professionally, but most don’t. With athlete unions, students can ensure that the sacrifices and hard work that they put into college athletics will not be wasted. Unfortunately, the NCAA still wants to resist putting any power in the hands of athletes. Opposing unionization, the NCAA wants to close athletes out of negotiations and rule changes. Until the NCAA
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Normal celebrates 150 years
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Many college students shy away from politics. However, there’s a new RSO on campus that is trying to change students’ perspective on the topic and encourage them to get civically engaged. No Labels a politically-focused national organization with over 80 collegiate chapters nationwide. “It’s a cool thing to be a part of,” Elizabeth Lindsey, treasurer and secretary of the Illinois State University chapter, said. “Their philosophy and ideas are great.” The organization’s goals are simple, encouraging students to not completely disregard their political party or affiliation, but to encourage Congress to work together for the greater good. “Their whole aim is to get rid of gridlock,” Vice President Connor McDermott said. “To get Democrats and Republicans to work together.” The ISU chapter is looking for students who not only have a strong desire to become more politically and civically involved, but also support the national organization’s overall philosophy. “We’re looking for anyone who is motivated to get Congress to work together,” Lindsey said. Despite the stereotype that college students don’t care about politics, they seem to like the idea of no political party affiliation, given the strong interest in No Labels on campus. “When students saw we were a political organization they shied away at first,” McDermott said. “But after a quick explanation, students became more attentive and engaged in the concepts of this organization. Students like the idea of bringing the two parties together instead of bickering.” With hopes to make students become civically engaged, the RSO’s executive board is working to get local politicians on board.
The Town of Normal will celebrate its 150th anniversary throughout the month of September and early October with a lecture series, circus fair and historical portrayals. “There’s enough different types of activities for everyone,” Sally Heffernan, assistant city manager for the Town of Normal, said. “There are activities for young families and young students as well as those who have lived in the town for years and are interested in history.” The lecture series will continue 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Uptown Station on the fourth floor. Panelists will discuss the evolution of transportation in Normal. Future lecture series will include a discussion on racial segregation in Bloomington-Normal Sept. 27, Normal’s growth and economic expansion Oct. 4, and a look at the town’s redevelopment and plan for sustainability Oct. 11, featuring City Manager Mark Peterson and Mayor Chris Koos on the panel. “The planning for these events has been in the works for over a year,” Heffernan said. “We have different committees planning events and the history committee
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“This bill is trying to address them personally and professionally for their future. The timeframe in which someone receives two or more DUIs and the amount of time they have to wait until they can get their driver’s license back,” Bleichner said. “People who have had two DUIs were issued a restricted permit for at least five years. With this new bill, police can now easily monitor them and see whether or not they are complying with orders and making changes to their drinking and driving habits.” Bleichner also said Normal residents can feel much safer on roads
did a presentation for us that would cover many different aspects of Normal’s history to celebrate the anniversary.” The Normal Theater will show a presentation of “The Greatest Show on Earth” 7 p.m. Friday. “The Greatest Show on Earth” won the Best Picture award from the Academy Awards in 1953 and will pay homage to Normal’s storied past with the circus and setting the stage for Circus Day Saturday. “Looking at the history of Normal and its history with the circus and Gamma Phi, this is a great addition to the anniversary,” Adam Fox, theater and civic arts manager, said. “It’s going to be great fun for families when we turn Uptown Normal into a circus.” Circus Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in Uptown Normal, kicking off with the Heartland Jazz Orchestra at 10 a.m. The festivities include the Sesquicentennial Ceremony featuring Mayor Koos at 5:30 p.m. and a skywalk at 5:45 p.m. The Normal Theater will also present historic portrayals at noon Sunday. Actors will portray key members of Normal’s history including Jesse Fell. They will take the audience back in time to key moments in the town’s history. with ignition interlock devices installed into vehicles. “This law helps protect the community by ensuring that individuals that have DUIs must meet certain requirements to drive,” Bleichner said. “Driving habits and patterns will be subject to scrutiny.” “ISU students are affected under the new law if they are arrested for DUI and are seeking to attain a restricted driving permit, or if they have had at least two prior DUI suspensions or revocations,” Woodruff said. A DUI conviction will permanently remain on an ISU student’s criminal record and may require disclosure on certain job applications.
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Features
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ISU Leads serves community through leadership ALYSSA GROH Senior Reporter
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The decision to go to graduate school can be a tough one. Talk to your advisor to figure out your options for the future.
Is graduate school right for you? BRENT BADER Features Reporter
Deciding whether or not graduate school is the right choice for a student can be a daunting decision but can be made easier with assistance from the ISU faculty. Here are a few things to consider when contemplating furthering your education. It’s important to understand students will put in far more time and work into a graduate program and should have a solid plan in place before beginning the process. “It is not a decision to be taken lightly,” Michael Minton, associate director for Student Relations at the Career Center, said. “You want to have a clear plan going in as it will cost more money and more time. It depends on your individual circumstance.” Minton also suggests students speak with Maureen Roach, the Career Center’s senior assistant director for Special Populations, as she specializes in helping individual students decide if they should go to grad school and how to better prepare themselves.
One of the first steps of creating a plan for grad school is determining why it’s a necessary component for your academic experience. “Know why you want a degree,” Amy Hurd, director of Graduate Studies at ISU, said. “Getting a graduate degree just to delay having to get a job probably isn’t the best decision.” It’s also important to look at the admissions processes and deadlines as they differ for each program and university. Students have to be the judge of their own time management skills as well as whether they have the determination to fully complete the program. Graduate school operates differently than undergrad courses and it is up to the student to decide whether they will be capable of handling the courses. “Graduate school requires a high level of maturity,” Hurd said. “It is very different than the undergraduate experience. It is often more time consuming in terms of preparing for classes. The graded assignments are often fewer than at the un-
dergrad levels and classes are small and often discussion based.” Once the student is certain they will attend grad school, it is important to plan when they will begin. Hurd recommends students aim for the fall, as far more assistantships open this semester than the spring and summer. Students may also want to find a network of friends going through graduate school to help support each other. “Build a cohort of friends both within your academic program and other graduate students,” Hurd said. “You will need each other for support. Your peers understand what you are experiencing.” The work will be hard and time consuming but keeping sight of the reason for going in the first place will help grad students keep up their perserverance and make it through the transition from undergrad. “Keep in mind that only a small percentage of the population has a graduate degree,” Hurd said. “If it was easy, everyone would do it.”
Local singer sheds light on autism NIKKI NIGGEMEYER Features Reporter
Inspired by her older brother, local singer and songwriter Brielle Marie began to work with the Autism Society of America six months ago to help raise money and awareness about autism. Autism is a mental condition typically diagnosed at a very young age and affects about one in 68 people, with the number continuing to increase in children every year. The disorder affects social interaction, communication and also encourages repetitive behaviors. There is currently no known cause or cure for autism. Marie’s song “Only Human” is available for download through FanDistro for 99 cents and 20 percent of all proceeds are donated to the Autism Society of America. Proceeds go to the research and education of autism, as well as to helping families financially with children that suffer from autism. Her efforts come from her family history and connection with the disorder. “Growing up with a brother who has autism definitely taught me to always be grateful and appreciative of the things I’ve been blessed with,” Marie said. Marie emphasized that people with autism may never get the chance to do some of the activities we do daily and take for granted everyday such as driving a car. Therefore it is important for all of us to be grateful in our daily lives. “It is always good to think positive and be
thankful for what you have,” Marie said. This philosophy is exactly what her brand Peaceful Energy is all about. “My brand, Peaceful Energy, represents more positive and beautiful music,” Marie said. “I want it to be more timeless [so] that people can continue to listen to [it] years from now.” Between the mixture of the singer and songwriter’s creative, enticing lyrics and calming voice, it is hard to not enjoy her music. “I would put it in the pop genre but it definitely has elements of jazz and folk in the music too,” Marie said. Many of Marie’s songs feature rap artists from all around the country. Marie also features covers songs, such as “Day By Day” by Futuristic which has almost 55,000 views on YouTube. Just like many famous artists today, Marie was discovered by her producer through videos that she posted on YouTube several years ago. “We were doing a nationwide competition looking for a young artist we could work with and develop, once we heard her we knew she was the one,” Manager Mario Toney said. Once Toney discovered the young artist several years ago, Marie begun taking her music more seriously. The local artist has performed all over the Bloomington-Normal area and has opened up for acts such as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Kenya at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts which is a long way from where she started her musical career. Marie discovered her love for music at a young age while singing for her church choir.
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Brielle Marie’s latest iTunes song “Only Human” supports the Autism Society of America.
From there, Marie found various places around the Bloomington-Normal area to perform, such as local coffee shops. Marie and her producer know getting her music out there takes patience. “Growing up with my brother with autism has taught me a lot of patience,” Marie said. Brielle Marie’s music can be found on YouTube, iTunes and on FanDistro. Listeners can go online to www.fandistro.com/artist/briellemarie-only to donate to the Autism Society of America as well as support a local artist in the Bloomington-Normal area.
Illinois State University’s Leadership and Community Connections has come together to help students gain leadership skills and provide students a mentor to turn to when they need some words of encouragement. ISULeads is a unit of the Dean of Students Office that assists students in finding their way in leadership development, civic engagement, and volunteer opportunities. It serves off-campus, transfer and non-traditional students to help students stay engaged with the ISU community Kyle Rindfleisch, the specialist of ISULeads, said. “As a member of ISULeads you reflect on your college experiences through different pillars: leadership, civic engagement and global perspectives,” Sarah Sadler, senior communication sciences and disorders major, said. After students attend an event that matches up with one of the three pillars they are asked to record it in an experience log. One unique thing is students can individualize their experience and choose which pillars they want to gain experience with and how much they want to be involved, Sadler explained. For each of the three pillars students are asked to attend a small group. “There are some [small groups] about leadership in the community and leadership skills, but there are also small groups like leadership in Harry Potter or leadership in other books, movies, and TV shows,” Megan Pratt, a junior elementary education major, said. For Sadler, getting to know her faculty mentor has been the best part about being a part of ISULeads. “She [her mentor] has helped make ISU feel like home and is one of my biggest supporters and cheerleaders,” Sadler said. Each student is given a faculty member of their choosing as a mentor during their time with ISULeads. If a student is unsure of who to ask to be a mentor, the LCC office will help them find one. This year, ISULeads has come up with a new program called September Service Saturdays, which will be the next three Saturdays in September. “September Service Saturdays provide the opportunity for students to give back and participate in community service that will benefit the Bloomington-Normal community,” Rindfleisch said. Students must register online for the days they want to volunteer at DeanofStudents.IllinoisState. edu. Joining ISULeads is great for people who want to get recognized for their involvement at ISU. “This is a great way to reflect on those experiences and learn how it will relate to your life and career after you graduate,” Sadler said. “It’s a great way to connect with other student leaders on campus and also get to know faculty members better, through the mentor part of the program.” If ISULeads sounds interesting stop by Room 206 in the Bone Student Center, next to the Credit Union, for more information and sign-up forms.
Sports
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
REDBIRD RE PORT RECAP Soccer survives tough weekend Redbirds women’s soccer showed relief after winning Sunday’s game over Big Ten opponent the Wisconsin Badgers, 1-0, at Madison, Wisc. This came after a draw against Eastern Michigan at home, 2-2, Friday. ISU’s performance improved its record to 2-3-1 with a 1-2 record against the Big Ten.
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Teddy Corwin (87) and the rest of the Redbird defensive line could not handle the physicality of the bigger and stronger Hawkeyes offensive line.
Redbirds take loss at Iowa in stride MY VIEW ZACK CARPENTER Sports Editor Other than the 2015 FCS National Championship, Saturday’s season opener against the Iowa Hawkeyes was the most-hyped game in the history of the Illinois State football program. Some of the guys on the team were waiting two or three years for Saturday. “They were talking about this game when they recruited me,” redshirt sophomore Adam Conley said the day before the game. “I can’t believe it’s finally here.” Walking into the stadium Friday night, I took in the scene as students filtered into the stadium, a few taking Snapchats and cell phone videos. I got in on the action as well — for those that have me on Snapchat, I do not apologize for a 200-second My Story — because the atmosphere and entire experience was, in a word,
awesome. The game had been built up for a long time, so of course, it had to let us down. The Hawkeyes’ 31-14 drubbing of the Redbirds was not fun to watch for ISU fans — and, for that matter, football fans in general. In the end, it is obviously disappointing the ’Birds did not win. Really, it is not the fact of the loss that stings most, but rather how uncompetitive the team was. But honestly, thinking about the game after it had wrapped up, it is no surprise. The ’Birds were playing a Big Ten team rich in tradition. “Iowa had a great game plan,” quarterback Tre Roberson said. “Iowa is a great team. They have a great history, they’re always a great team. I’m just glad we got the opportunity to play a team like this. […] It was a great learning tool.” Roberson’s words echo an important point. The game was ultimately not about a win or loss. Instead, it was about gaining crucial experience from playing against an elite program — even if they are not necessarily an elite team this year. Iowa is going to finish around 7-5 again this season, but a seven-win Big Ten team is (obviously) still ten
times more talented than the best in the FCS. By the way, for those wanting to hit the panic button, the Redbirds still have a chance to own the title “Best in the FCS.” The most inspiring part of the weekend was the players’ reactions after the clock ticked down to zero. They could not have handled themselves with more dignity and professionalism. “We learned more about ourselves,” senior linebacker Pat Meehan said. “I thought our team handled this well. We did lose, but our heads are still high. This is the first game, and we’re looking forward to tomorrow to get back on the practice field.” Obviously, the team is disappointed. With so much hype and such a long time to prepare—throughout the entire spring and fall training camps, the coaching staff talked extensively about the game — to come out and get run off the field is disheartening. The ’Birds could not handle the superior size, strength and aggressiveness of the Hawkeyes up front. Iowa’s huge offensive linemen bullied the ISU defense, pounding the ball from start to finish. Quarterback C.J. Beathard chewed up the ’Birds
in the air and on the ground with his dual threat running ability. And the other side was just as dominant for Iowa. Its defensive line bulldozed the Redbirds out of the gate. After the game, though, the players said what they needed to say: the loss is not as big a deal as it seems. Yes, a win would have been incredible, but a loss is not back breaking. Meehan’s last words during the postgame press conference are the most important. There are still 10 games left to be played, and this whole experience will do wonders for ISU as they march on a playoff run into December. We will find out what this team is made of when it breaks out in its home opener against Morgan State Saturday under the lights. Zack Carpenter is a senior journalism major and sports editor at The Vidette. He can be reached by email at vidette_zecarpe@ilstu.edu and found on Twitter @ZCarp11.
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Rosch shines in Harvard Invitational sweep JASON KLAER Senior Staff
Playing in its second tournament of the 2015 season, the Illinois State volleyball team was able to take first place at this past weekend’s Harvard Invitational. On top of the team effort, Ashley Rosch earned tournament MVP for her play in the three matches. In the final match of the round-robin tournament, the Redbirds battled Rutgers in a five-set victory to seal the top spot. Rosch recorded a career-high in kills (26), points (32.5) and aces (5). Head coach Melissa Myers was pleased with the team’s performance throughout the three matches. “Overall, we had a great team effort this weekend,” Myers said. “They worked well together and did a great job of finishing matches.” On top of Rosch earning MVP, Jaelyn Archive Photo Keene and Lexi Varga were All-Tournament Ashley Rosch earned tournament MVP at the Harvard Invitational after setting career highs in kills (26), points (32.5) and aces (5) in their final game against Rutgers to capture the tournament title. team selections. Against Long Beach State on Friday, the either way, but the team made great decisions This weekend, ISU will host the Country ’Birds swept the 49ers. Courtney Pence contriband found a way to execute late.” Financial Redbird Classic at Redbird Arena. ISU uted 16 digs and three aces. Ratasha Garbes and Against host Harvard, ISU took out the Crim- will welcome IUPUI, Toledo and Youngstown Keene tallied four blocks apiece. son in three sets. Jordan Weatherless and State to town. A handful of players made the sweep possible, Jacqueline Twing combined for 34 digs, while For reporter Joe Rodewald’s according to Myers. Pence led the ’Birds with 13 digs. Throughout the recap of the soccer team’s “This was a team effort with several players three sets, the Redbirds won by an average of six weekend win over Wisconsin, stepping up at different times,” Myers said. “Lexi points. In the third set, ISU was able to win the visit our website: had a great match and set the tone early for us final six points to finish Harvard in the match. videtteonline.com on offense. Sets two and three could have gone
Women’s golf finishes sixth at Redbird Invitational The lady Redbirds placed sixth at the Redbird Invitational Monday at Weibring Golf Club. The threeround tournament started Sunday and was won by Bowling Green.
Men and women’s cross country takes second at Hawkeye Invite Junior Jeff Bajema finished second overall with a final time of 19:12.2, while sophomore Ashley England placed ninth with a final time of 10:38.3.
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Kills made by Redbird volleyball player Ashley Rosch during her performance in the Harvard Invitational in Cambridge, Mass., including a career-high of 26 kills in Saturday afternoon’s win against Rutgers.
MVC SCORES Iowa 31, Illinois State 14 Western Illinois 33, Eastern Illinois 5 South Dakota State 41, Kansas 38 Pittsburgh 45, Youngstown State 37 Indiana State 52, Butler 17 Indiana 48, Southern Illinois 47 Memphis 63, Missouri State 7 Kansas State 34, South Dakota 0 Iowa State 31, Northern Iowa 7
UPCOMING Football ISU plays host to Morgan State in its home opener 6:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Volleyball The Redbirds host the Country Financial Redbird Classic Friday.
Soccer ISU visits George Mason 4 p.m. Friday and will visit Navy at noon Sunday.
Cross Country Both teams come home to host the Country Financial ISU Invite at 5 p.m. Friday.
Men’s Golf ISU hosts the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate this weekend starting Saturday.
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