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he moment many Illinois State University students have been waiting for is finally here: McAlister’s Deli has reopened. Students were lined up outside the door in anticipation. “It looks so cool in there,” junior psychology major Ashley Chapman said. The tables were packed with people talking about the new renovations. McAlister’s Deli staff were welcoming and excited to serve everyone with old favorite foods and big smiles. Although there was a long wait, it did not bother many students. “It was well worth the wait,” accounting major Daileth Albiter said. Senior agriculture major Krystal McCormick waited nearly an hour for her order, but since the restaurant was closed for a few months, she did not want to miss the opportunity to enjoy some of her favorite food. “Everyone has been waiting for this all summer,” she said. Throughout the day, students, faculty and staff were swarming the facility. Bill Legett, interim director of Campus Dining Services, anticipates the establishment to remain busy for a few months. “People are so excited and a lot of them won’t be able to wait that day, so they’ll come back the next until they have time to eat,” Legett said. The restaurant has been under renovation since July. Every 10 years, the company wants to “refresh” its locations. Since this location was the first McAlister’s to open in the state of Illinois, it was time for a revamp. Although the menu stayed the same, the atmosphere of the establishment has changed entirely. see MCALISTER’S page 2
Senior communication studies and organizational leadership major Ashely DeVries enjoys her lunch at the newly opened McAlister’s Deli Wednesday afternoon.
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“When renovating, we tried to keep in mind all the changes that would be happening within the Bone Student Center,” Legett said. The area right across from McAlister’s is rumoured to become a dining area with a lot of natural light. “We’ve changed how the customers enter, with a new main entrance that will accommodate all the natural lighting to come, making McAlister’s more inviting and welcoming for
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New York Times-reviewed author Danielle Dutton will read and discuss her novel “Margaret the First” at 3 p.m. Friday at the Publications Unit in Williams Hall Annex at Illinois State University. Afterward, Dutton will have an author reading 7 p.m. at the Normal Public Library. Both events are free and open to the public. Tea and refreshments will be served. Dutton will also talk about her experiences as a fiction writer and founder of the publishing project Dorothy. The project publishes two fiction books by women each year. “Margaret the First” dramatizes the life of the 17th Century Duchess Margaret Cavendish. Cavendish wrote and published volumes of feminist plays, poems, philosophy and more at a time when writing was traditionally reserved for men. She became the first woman invited to the Royal Society of London, a fellowship of several of the world’s best scientists. Dutton said the inspiration for the novel came from Cavendish herself. “I first came across Cavendish’s name in Virginia Woolf’s ‘A Room of One’s Own,’ in which Woolf writes, ‘What a vision of loneliness and riot the thought of Margaret Cavendish brings to mind! As if some giant cucumber had students, faculty and staff,” Legett said. It also features a new mural that features life on campus with pictures from graduation, sporting events, festival ISU and more. In anticipation for its reopening on Wednesday, the staff decided to do a small soft launch Tuesday to help new employees train in hopes of working out all the kinks for Wednesday. Upon entering McAlister’s Deli through the new main entrance, students can see that the renovation has improved the atmosphere. There is plenty of seating with both booths and
spread itself over all the roses and carnations in the garden and choked them to death,’” she said. “Though I adore Woolf’s writing, still I admit my hope in writing ‘Margaret the First’ was, at least in part, to figure out who Margaret Cavendish actually was . . . the more I learned, the more convinced I became that Cavendish was more than the ‘crack-brained’ caricature Woolf paints in her essay,” Dutton said. Dutton is the author of a collection of hybrid prose pieces titled “Attempts at a Life,” the novel “S P R A W L,” which was a finalist for the Believer Book Award, and the text for “Here Comes Kitty: A Comic Opera,” an artists’ book with collages by Richard Kraft. Her work has appeared in a handful of magazines, including Harper’s and Fence. Dutton earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a Master’s of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver. She is currently part of the creative writing faculty at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. While she will be focusing on “Margaret the First,” Dutton revealed she already has her eyes set on a new project. “I am working on something new, yes, but it’s possibly too early to talk about it,” she said. “It feels good to be inside a new project, though, a new set of questions and ideas.”
tables, as well as new bar stool seating. All of the seating along the walls has been equipped with outlets to accommodate the charging needs of students and faculty, and the tables can be moved to accommodate any group size. Legett hopes that the space they have created becomes a place for students to study, as well as for organizations to come and have meetings. “I see the new dining area being very popular among the students because of all the space, lighting and accessibility,” he said.
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The Bone Student Center will have many of its existing walls knocked out in order to have a more open concept plan. The main lobby will have more natural lighting as a result.
Bone preparing for renovations KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center is in the early stages of renovation. Plans for the remodeling include a new welcome center located at the Bone’s front door, open access to Milner Plaza, additional dining options, a relocated Barnes & Noble Bookstore with a parking lot entrance and a new foyer and reception area outside the Brown Ballroom. McAlister’s Deli also underwent renovations and is expected to open Wednesday. Bone Student Center’s Associate Director of Event Logistics and Life Safety Barb Dallinger said the biggest change coming to the building will be its open-concept areas. “We’re going to be bringing in a lot of light and a lot of space,” Dallinger said. Several walls are expected to be knocked out for more windows and seating. InfoCentre Concierge Andrew Tobin thinks the remodel will look more current.
“I know they’re putting in a glass window overlooking the campus, which will be used for admissions,” Tobin said. “They’re going for a more modern, cleaner look for the building.” The new welcome center will feature a place for staff to meet and greet visitors and help them find their way around campus. There will also be an Office of Admissions presentation room overlooking the Quad. “There will be new entrances on both east and west sides,” Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations Patrick O’Connell said. The west entrance is set to include the new reception area for people waiting to attend events in the Brown Ballroom. The east entrance will provide easier access to the visitors’ parking lot. “There will be a new grand staircase going up to the plaza for easy access to the Quad,” he added. ISU’s Board of Trustees approved the $32.9 million project in May. It is primarily covered with reserve funds. No new student fees or increases in existing fees are required to pay the renovation.
Dallinger said the building’s remodelling has come after years of simple renovations to improve the university. “It’s been the same venue for the past 40 years, with some gradual updates that we’ve done,” she said. “It’s just time for it to be refreshed and up to date and more of what students would like to have.” “I think it’ll look amazing,” Tobin said, regarding the new student center. “It’s going to attract a lot of new students to ISU.” The first phase of the project includes relocating the catering kitchen from the second floor to the first floor and renovating that catering kitchen to accommodate the future expanded food court. “I know they haven’t decided [on which restaurants to bring in] because it’s a little while out. If we were to make a decision about a concept now, because something’s hot right now, is it going to be in two years? Is that what students are going to want then?” Dallinger said. “But I know they’re talking to people.” The renovations will complete in approximately three years.
Sister Circles workshop promotes female empowerment KEVIN SCHWALLER News Reporter | @kevschwa
Illinois State University’s annual workshop Sister Circles will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Escalante Room in Hewett Hall. The free, full-day workshop provides support to members of the ISU community who identify as female. The event is held under the leadership of Diversity Advocacy and is co-sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies and Health Promotion and Wellness. Diversity Advocacy Graduate Assistant Jade Triplett said the topic of this year’s workshop is “The Art of Wellness” and the event addresses several issues. “Students should attend Sister Circles because the use of creative expression for enhancing wellness, especially as it relates to other cultures, will help students expand their minds,” Triplett explained. “[They will expand to] different activities used for relieving themselves from stressful events by learning and understanding activities from other cultures that will enhance their overall wellness.” Support is delivered through small group discussions and readings, lectures, conferences and social media. The first ISU Sister Circles workshop was held in 2011.
Creativity Cure.” The book gives readers a plan to fight depression and find happiness. Triplett said Sister Circles’ mission is to inspire and empower women in the ISU community. “Our goal is to help students gain a sense of solidarity, self-esteem, self-awareness, spirituality, empowerment, identity and development,” she said. Diversity Advocacy Specialist Mandy Dartt said registration for the workshop will be available soon. “They are building the registration document right now,” she said. “I hope to have it active by, at the latest, Friday.” Women and Gender Studies Administrative Clerk Jamie Anderson said the workshop is a good event for females to attend. “It’s a kind of program that helps women succeed, I think that’s a good thing,” Anderson said. “Especially in our area, we’re really big on that.” For more information, contact Diversity Advocacy at Submitted Photo (309) 438-8968. Keynote speaker Carrie Barron will be featured at this year’s Sister Circles Workshop. KEVIN SCHWALLER is a news reporter for The Vidette and This year’s event will also include Dr. Carrie Barron as a keynote speaker, as well as a signing of her book, “The
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University Street in desperate need of makeover
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erhaps the worst kept secret at Illinois State University is that University Street, one of campus’ main roads, is a mess. The stretch between its intersections with College Avenue and Beaufort Street is of particular concern. With congested traffic, unruly pedestrian traffic and a lack of noticeable effort to supervise the area, it has become an eyesore for our otherwise lovely campus. It is time for the university to take action, and there are potential short-term fixes that are compatible with current budget concerns. After all, investing in proper traffic control is a cheaper proposition than settling a lawsuit from someone who was injured or killed in the chaos. The epicenter of the problem is the South University Street Garage. With the elimination of the south Main Street green lot to make way for a proposed Normal Fire Department fire station, the garage has become the sole location for parking on the south and west side of campus. This results in extreme crowding during peak times of travel between classes, particularly around the lunch hour, as well as in the early afternoon and evening. A student attempting to enter the garage while heading southbound on University Street can face up to a 10 minute delay as he/she waits to make a left into the garage entrance, partly due to unregulated foot traffic across the garage driveway. Likewise, students attempting to exit the garage and head north can sit in traffic for inordinate periods
of time due to backups caused by foot traffic at the garage driveway, as well as the intersection with College Avenue. Making matters worse is the constant stream of pedestrians crossing the street to access the Student Fitness Center, as well as the daily line of parents and buses picking up students at Thomas Metcalf School. Some may point to the wildly unpopular ISU and Normal Police enforcement of jaywalking laws last year as the university’s attempt to address the issue. That deeply flawed initiative indicates that our proposed fixes are possible despite limitations the university may be facing financially. The university can begin by stationing an officer to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the
entrance to the South University garage during peak travel times. This exact solution was utilized last February when classes were cancelled due to a snowstorm. While it took a considerable amount of time to empty the entire garage, the control of students crossing the drive, as well as the flow of traffic through the actual intersection made the process more orderly. Having an officer stationed at the intersection would allow vehicles to enter and exit the garage at regular intervals, thus alleviating the line of cars that builds along both lanes of University Street due to the constant stream of pedestrians blocking the road. In addition, it would protect pedestrians from frustrated drivers who, at times, aggressively enter the road when
unable to find a proper opening to enter from. This should be easily done, as proven by the ability to station several officers on each corner of the University Street-College Avenue intersection during similar times last year. A second and especially affordable fix would be to improve the signage at the walkway to the Recreation Center. Informing drivers and pedestrians more clearly that pedestrians have the right-of-way will prevent the impromptu game of wait-and-see that can play out when both parties are uncertain of what the other will do at the crossing. Even better would be to have another officer stationed at the crossing, dictating when pedestrians should cross. Coordination with Thomas
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Metcalf School officials to relocate the pickup location of students by parents would also be beneficial. Instead of routing parents to the front of the school, they could be asked to pull behind the school off of the northbound side of Main Street, which has two lanes and is better-suited to handle the volume of traffic generated by the pick ups. This would leave the Dry Grove Street intersection more open, with only buses blocking the way for a short time each day. The final, and murkier, fix could be to reconfigure the intersection with College Avenue to make it more helpful to northbound drivers attempting to make a right turn onto College Avenue. As it is currently oriented, only a very limited number of drivers are able to make the right turn due to pedestrians crossing through the intersection. This has a domino effect of sorts, as the lack of a right turn lane means drivers attempting to go straight or make a left are delayed by drivers waiting to make the right. Adjusting the signals to give drivers time to make a right, eliminating the pedestrian crossing on the right side of the intersection or stationing another officer to direct traffic during peak times would help alleviate the issues. Regardless of the actual action taken to remedy the problems University Street is facing, urgent action is needed for convenient purposes, as well as safety. Implementing any of the previous suggestions would be a great and affordable start.
Editorial written by TOM HEAGNEY, a member of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Editorial policy is determined by the student editor, and views expressed in editorials are those of the majority of The Vidette’s Editorial Board. Columns that carry bylines are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Vidette or the University.
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typical day in the life of an Illinois State student varies, but there is one thing we all have in common: homework and classes piled up to our noses. From the time that we were in high school, our teachers warned us that things would be much different in college. The homework would be endless, classes would be unbelievable and free time would be scarce. Now that I am in my senior year of college, I can look back and attest to these proclamations — at least moderately.
Homework in college classes is basically a given. Most classes will provide you with some type of homework each day you have a session, whether it’s in the form of papers, reading assignments, discussion posts or any of the other endless possibilities. A typical student has class every day of the week, occasionally leaving out Friday — unless you’re one of the lucky ones like me with only two class days a week. Regardless of schedules, these classes are almost always mandatory. Whether your professor takes attendance or gives pop quizzes, college students are held accountable for attending class. Free time varies case by case, but I can say with confidence that there are times we all wish we had a little more to either hit the gym without losing some valuable Zs, head over to Pub Wednesdays for some hump day relaxation or simply sit at home and binge
watch Game of Thrones guiltfree. My freshman and sophomore years at ISU taught me to accept the hectic schedule that my high school teachers warned me about as standard. “College kids everywhere do this, I can do this too,” I would tell myself. It was my motto to get through the days until my first study abroad trip to Paris. Prior to Paris, I was fully prepared for rigorous classes and piles of homework with minimal time spent gawking at the Eiffel Tower. After experiencing how college worked in the states, I assumed it would be the same in Europe, if not more challenging. What greeted me in Paris was jaw-dropping. Homework was nearly unheard of, reading chapters before class was silly and group projects were primarily worked on while in the classroom. It was euphoric.
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Fast forward one year and I’m studying in the Netherlands. I was met with yet another open format classroom and primarily engaging discussion with classmates rather than strict materialfocused lessons. At ISU, professors usually swing one of two ways: straight up lectures where you are expected to feverishly scribble down notes, or discussions based primarily on reading material assigned before class. Rarely do you find a professor who strays from the norm, and when they do we call them our “favorite.” The teaching method of my classes in Europe was highly effective. I still remember the valuable lessons I learned because for a change, they weren’t coming straight from my professor’s mouth. It was from the knowledge my peers and I collectively brought to the table. Lesson plans were not brought; they
were created as we participated. Surprisingly enough, this format made classes fun. I did not zone out thinking of my grocery list or wishing I had time to hit up the Louvre after class. Since class was new and engaging every day, it was nearly impossible not to find the subject matter interesting. The best part? I still got straight As on all of my final exams both times I studied abroad. Critics may say that this is an impossible setup, to let students rule the classrooms. There would be no order, no assignments, no participation and no progress. I stand firm saying you cannot know until you try. 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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ISU unveils voting registration system American Democracy Project partners with TurboVote to encourage student voting in every election EMA SASIC News Editor | @ema_sasic
As part of the Illinois State University American Democracy Project’s ongoing efforts to encourage students to take part in every election, the organization has partnered with a system to make registering to vote easier. After looking at different methods to make registering to vote more accessible for students, the American Democracy Project, Dean of Students Office and Student Government Association came together and saw that TurboVote is a beneficial system. “In researching ways to more accurately and consistently register students to vote, the American Democracy Project was made aware of TurboVote, and after looking into it in depth we realized that it would be a great fit for what we need at Illinois State,” Co-chair John Davenport said. “We know that students are used to the ease of online shopping, communication and interaction, and we feel that TurboVote extends that to the voter registration process,” he added. In an email sent to all ISU students Thursday, ISU President Larry Dietz stressed the importance of involvement in politics at all levels. “Illinois State University strives to prepare students to be active, engaged global citizens who will make positive community impacts throughout life,” Dietz wrote.
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“Promoting civic engagement is one of the University’s core values as stated in the Educating Illinois strategic plan.” Students can access the TurboVote system on ISU’s website My.IllinoisState.edu and will be notified when elections are coming up and what information they need prior to voting. TurboVote allows students to register to vote, stay registered if they move, vote absentee and get reminders about local, state and federal elections through email or text message. Students can
even register with a party, however Illinois does not require this to participate in partisan primary elections. Voting lines may be long on Nov. 8, so students can register to vote at an on-campus early voting location. Available at the Bone Student Center, Watterson Towers and Milner Library, early voting takes place from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. Students must bring two forms of ID, both that display their name, and one must include their current ISU address. 210 S. Fell A venue Normal,choose IL 61761 to vote on If students 309-454-4903 www.ctk4u.o rg
Election Day, they must check their voter registration cards for the correct polling place. Students can vote from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom if that is their corresponding polling place. Same-day voter registration is available, but two forms of ID must be provided. Students who cannot go to a polling place either during early voting or on Election Day can request an absentee ballot through TurboVote. Regardless of the voting option
Normal Editions Workshop turns 40 JENNA WELLS News Reporter | @JJBirdd
The Normal Editions Workshop (NEW) has announced five different printing exhibitions throughout Bloomington-Normal in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The first of five exhibitions, “40 Years NEW” will have a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the McLean County Arts Center. This exhibition will run until Oct. 22. The show will exhibit four decades’
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People from around the world will come and view print work from fellow artists. This exhibition will close Oct. 16. The fifth and final exhibition this fall is called “Force of Nature.” Current ISU students will have their print works displayed from Oct. 11 to Oct. 21. NEW is a print research facility through the School of Art in the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University. According to its website, the non-profit
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U of I professor to speak at chemistry seminar Jefferson Chan will present on neurological disorders CASSIE MCNEILL News Reporter | @165_Cassie1
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jefferson Chan will be speaking at a chemistry seminar at 3 p.m. Friday in Julian Hall Room 225. Jefferson Chan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said, “I worked really hard for this position and I have wanted this job since my sophomore year.” The assistant professor has worked at U of I for two years. At the seminar, Chan will speak on his research interests, including photoacoustic imaging (PA), infectious diseases and neurological disorders. PA is a strong imaging modality that is based on the detection of sound waves generated by an optically excited chromophore (molecule responsible for its color).
“This is a state-of-the-art program and is also up and coming in the medical world,” Chan said. PA is perfect for non-invasive or deep-tissue bio imaging of live human organs, unlike its counterparts ultra sounds or light modality. “It combines the best of both worlds: good resolution (to diagnose the problem more clearly) and less invasiveness,” Chan said. Chan received his Ph. D. at Simon Fraser University in 2011 and was presented with the Boehringer Ingelheim Doctoral Research Award for his graduate research. The Canadian native came to the states to receive his postdoctoral. Chan chose the research interest of infectious diseases and neurological disorders after asking himself, “What if that was
me?” “I put myself in their shoes. I work long hours and love what I do because I want to use my knowledge to help solve the world’s problems,” Chan said. Chan tackles problems such as finding a solution for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ASL), Tuberculosis (TB) and finding better state-of-the art imaging modalities.
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’Birds flock north for first matchup with Wildcats since ’11 NORMAL- The Illinois State football team won’t be the only team trying to win a big game in Evanston this week. ISU soccer (2-4) will get a crack at #24 Northwestern (5-0) Thursday night. This will be its second attempt at beating a top-25 team this season, after falling short against then #23 Notre Dame (1-0) last week in South Bend, Ind. Illinois state is 3-4-0 all-time against the ’Cats. These two teams have not sqaured off in five seasons. In 2011, the Redbirds defeated Northwestern 2-1 in overtime. The Redbirds will go into the match with some momentum, however. In their last game, they beat Green Bay 2-0. One of the goal scorers in that match was senior Lauren Koehl. She has now been able to score in two of her last three matches. Her teammates will look for her to give them an advantage against the Wildcats. Another player to look out for is freshman goalkeeper Haley Smith. Earlier this week, Smith won the Missouri Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Week award for her performances against both Notre Dame and Green Bay. She stopped nine shots in those two matches. If she gets the start in this match, she needs to have one of her best
SPORTS IN BRIEF Haley Smith Wins MVC Goalkeeper of the Week Illinois State goalkeeper Haley Smith now has something to show off after a string of successful starts. The Missouri Valley Conference gave the freshman the Goalkeeper of the Week award for her two starts made against No. 20 Notre Dame and Green Bay. Smith would help the Redbirds stay in the match by making five saves in a 1-0 loss. She would get a reward in her next start versus Green Bay, however, as she got her first win in her collegiate career by making four saves in the 2-0 victory. Coach Eric Golz has made Smith the starting goalkeeper for most of the season. In five starts, she has 16 saves with a save percentage of .762 and a goals against average of only one.
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performances to keep the opposition off the scoreboard. But with some of their top players clicking on all cylinders, the Redbirds still have their hands full with this Northwestern squad, who made the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament last season. The Wildcats’ scoring leader is sophomore Brenna Lovera. In five games, she scored four times, good enough for a tie for second place in the Big Ten Conference. She also had 13 shots per game in 2015, so Illinois State will need to focus and try not to give her many scoring opportunities. Potentially opposing Smith at the other side of the field is Northwestern’s junior goalkeeper Lauren Clem. Clem leads the Big Ten in shutouts with four, despite only having to make seven saves in five games. This means the Wildcats’ defense could be a problem for ISU. Three times this season the Redbirds could not score in a match. If the offense cannot take advantage of the opportunities out there, it could be a long night for them. The Redbirds almost took down Notre Dame last week. Had it not been for Koehl’s controversial disallowed goal, ISU might already have a top-25 win under its belt. Instead, they will take another swing at it against a Wildcats team that is looking to continue its undefeated season. The match between the Redbirds and Wildcats will begin at 7 p.m.
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ISU hosts Illinois Welseyan and Lewis University Sept. 30 at Horton Pool for a tri-meet.
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ISU swimming and diving has been hard at work since the end of last season, and with an exciting new group of recruits, the team is eager for fall. “We’ve started off the season on a lot of positives and practices are going well,” swimming coach Scott Cameron said. “The girls came ready to work, and that has showed in our practices.” This will be the second season as head coach for Cameron, and both he and head diving coach Phil Hoffmann agree his return will benefit the team. “Last year [the team] was building and getting used to a new style,” Cameron said, “And this year is where I think they can really sink their teeth in and see a lot of bigger changes and buy into the system even more.” When it comes to diving, Hoffmann is excited about his group of divers. “Practice is off to a great start,” Hoffmann said. “We have a great group of motivated ladies who are very driven. It’s going to be a great group to work with this
season.” The swim team has a group of seven freshmen that Cameron says are a well-rounded bunch. “We have seven swimmers that are incoming, and each one fills a particular need for us,” Cameron said. “It’s a really well-balanced group that covers all of our strokes as well as sprint, mid distance and distance.” The diving team no longer has any seniors, but Hoffmann is confident in his junior leadership, and is especially excited for junior transfer, Rayanne Muzzo. “The nice thing about her is even though I’ve only been working with her for a few weeks, she has Division I experience,” Hoffmann said. Overall, both coaches are enthusiastic about their team this year. “They are setting themselves up to have a great fall,” Cameron said. “And we couldn’t be more exited with how things have gone so far.” On Sept. 17, the ’Birds will host an intrasquad meet at Horton Pool beginning at 9 a.m. before welcoming Illinois Wesleyan and Lewis University Sept. 30.
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Money saving tips Jenna Kadziulus Vidette Photo Editor
Saving money while in college can be made easier by making a few simple lifestyle changes.
When it comes to college students, many have financial struggles, here are a few tips students can use to save money: Set a monthly budget Having a rough estimate of how much money to spend each month will help decrease spending and increase saving. Students can set an allotted amount that seems comfortable but still ensures there is enough for them to eat. Nobody wants to starve while attending classes. Assigning a set portion of income toward major expenses ahead of time can help avoid wasting money. Remembering to include expenses that happen regularly, but not every month, such as car maintenance, is important too.
Limit luxuries, focus on necessities Luxuries differ from person to person. We all have different likes and dislikes, but we all have those special items that make us happy no matter the situation. While some may enjoy binge-watching Netflix, when it comes down to it, sacrifices should be made if someone wants to live a
positive and healthy lifestyle. “It’s easy to spend money on luxuries,” ISU accounting major Billy Eddy said. “You just have to learn to focus more on the necessities in life.”
Put less money in checking account Having less money in a checking account will make it easier to spend less — nobody wants to see $0 in their account. Students who have a job and get their paychecks automatically deposited can take half of those paychecks and put them in a savings account. Setting a savings goal can help and watching it grow as time goes on can be rewarding. “You can set up your bank accounts to automatically transfer a portion of your deposits into their savings,” Randy Bruenger, vice president of operations at the First State Bank of Bloomington, said. “Most people don’t even notice the transfer, but they are still saving money over time.”
Invite friends over instead of going out Everyone knows going out to the bars is the thing to do once you turn 21. As fun as it is, it can be pretty expensive when going from bar to bar throughout the night. This doesn’t mean students shouldn’t go out, but keeping in mind the amount of money to spend each time can help with saving.
Don’t grocery shop while hungry Looking at a bunch of food when your stomach is growling can be hard on the wallet. Hungry shoppers will want to eat everything in sight, but obviously can’t until they buy it. Shopping while hungry can lead to an increased amount of impulse buys, and those extra purchases will start to add up. Saving money in college is easier said than done, but think about your financial situation in the long run and you should be good to go.
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Black Student Union (BSU) will host Quad Jam from 3-8 p.m. Sunday. The event introduces students to a wide variety of student organizations to inform them about opportunities they can be a part of on campus. “Quad Jam is an event similar to Festival ISU except we have mostly multicultural organizations come out,” Special Events Coordinator Sam Lewis said. Lewis said BSU is trying to help familiarize minority students, specifically with the resources that are available to them, so that they can maneuver through a predominantly white institution. “I enjoy seeing the dance teams because you do not see them often. I also enjoy seeing the freshmen because I know that they are excited to see us,” Lewis said. Quad Jam will provide food, music and performances. Lewis said the environment of Quad Jam is welcoming. “It is very welcoming. If you have ever been to a high school football game, it kind of felt like that,” Lewis said. ISU senior and editor-in-chief of
Scope Magazine Sharvelle Bullock said she enjoys when everyone is on the Quad having a good time. “It is live. You hear music, people talking and laughing and it sounds like a party. Everybody is welcoming. They want you to join their RSO and [to] get to know you,” Bullock said. “Quad Jam is a chance to meet the new students, interact with the older students and get to see what other groups are on campus that usually share the same goals as you.” Although the event is focused on minority students, anyone from the campus and community is welcome to participate. Bullock said freshmen will benefit the most at Quad Jam because they are not yet aware of the opportunities they have available to them. ISU has many activities and events throughout the school year. Given that, Quad Jam is a smaller event that allows students to get comfortable around their peers and meet students in their classes. It also gives students the opportunity of joining organizations such as Greek life, Scope and more so that students can feel as if they are at home. Signing up with organizations
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The Quad will be filled with booths Sunday, giving students the opportunity to reach out to RSOs on campus. may benefit students in their career paths because it is something they can add to their résumés. “It is a learning experience to see
how we are all similar. You can find people who share the same passion for music or writing as you do,” Bullock said.
If you are interested in joining organizations or learning about multicultural groups here on campus, be sure to stop by Quad Jam.
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Kolbe to Kolzow connection Pair of Naperville Central grads constantly make transitions from position changes to winning a Class 8A State Championship to starting for Illinois State football JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Editor
“I knew I wasn’t going to play because of Jake,” Kolzow said. “One week after my sophomore season was over, Jake actually started teaching me how to play receiver…it worked out Many Illinois State football fans will hear public address for the both of us.” announcer Mike Sondgeroth yell out the phrase “Jake Kolbe Did it ever. completion to Anthony Warrum for the touchdown!” at The result: a 2013 Class 8A State Championship. Hancock Stadium this season. Kolzow finished his junior year catching nine touchdowns But it won’t be long before they start hearing the name and hauling in 770 yards from Kolbe. He also threw two of his Michael Kolzow, a redshirt freshman wide reciever. own touchdowns. While Jake Kolbe has always been a student of the game, the “Jake and Mike are incredible leaders,” NCHS coach Mike new Illinois State quarterback has also been a teacher. Stine said. “Mike had the courage to explore a brand new posiKolzow and Kolbe were teammates at Naperville Central. tion and not only do well, but exceed expectations as a reciever. But Kolzow wasn’t always a receiver. He actually played They’re going to be extremly successful down at Illinios State. quarterback his whole life. It’ll be exciting to watch them grow.” Until he sat behind Kolbe at NCHS heading into his junior Kolzow commited to ISU the summer before his final year at year and had to learn a new position. NCHS. He decided to forgo playing baseball his senior season and commited himself to the weight room and ISU football. He said playing with Kolbe was an added benefit of joining Redbird football. Kolzow used his redshirt last year and has already contributed this season. He had a handful of appearances on special teams and hauled in his first career catch from Kolbe during ISU’s 50-13 win against Valparaiso last Saturday. “He’s [Kolzow] way ahead of himself,” ISU coach Brock Spack said. “His role is probably a little more significant than I thought it would be at this point. I thought he was going to be a good player, but maybe not this early. He’s deceptively athletic.” Kolzow, who stands at 6-foot-2, has good height as one of ISU’s tallest recievers with the average Redbird wideout being 6-feet tall. Heading into his first year of eligibilty, Kolzow still needs to add weight to his skinny frame and continue to learn from the veterans in front of him. He’s made the most playing with Kolbe, defensive back Davonte Harris and wideout Anthony Warrum. Warrum, an All-American praised Kolzow’s work Photos by Emma Horath | Vidette Senior Photographer ethic and compared himself to his pupil. Jake Kolbe and Michael Kolzow connected for nine touchdowns at Naper“Mike’s going to be a good weapon,” Warrum said. ville Central during their 2013 season when they won a Class 8A State Title.
“He reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger here. He’s got a tenasity for the game and a passion you can see when he plays. The way he throws his body around he has no fear. He’s really long and smart.” “Whenever I get an opportunity to do whatever I can to help the team out, I’m going to do my best,” Kolzow said. The transition from quarterback to receiver was seemless for Kolzow. Unlike every other aspect of the game, again not much will change for the pair during Kolzow’s first year of eligibilty. All of course, with Kolbe’s guidance. “He’s able to see the field so well.” Kolzow said of Kolbe. “He does such a great job of making the right read. Coach is going to put us in the right position and I’m going to get that ball.”
FAST FACTS KOLBE: Saw action in all 13 games last season including at Iowa and started against Northern Iowa. KOLZOW: Member of scout team during his redshirt year. Connected with Kolbe for nine touchdowns at Naperville Central.
Game Preview Illinois State travels to Evanston for a showdown against Northwestern, its second B1G opponent in consecutive seasons JOSH TOLENTINO | Sports Editor
THREE KEYS TO WIN Strong Start The Redbirds came out flat footed against Valpo last week and will need a better start on both sides of the ball if they want to keep up with the Wildcats. ISU managed just 15 yards of offense during the first quarter last week.
Defense Once again, the Redbirds’ front seven will be the focus of attention against an athletic Justin Jackson and quarterback Clayton Thorson. ISU forced a handful of turnovers against Valpo and will need to do the same against the Wildcats.
Redbird Rushing Quartet Senior Jamal Towns, sophomore George Moreira, redshirt freshman Demarco Corbin and true freshman James Robinson all split time rushing the ball at home vs. Valpo with tremendous success. While Corbin scored two touchdowns, Robinson impressed the most as the true freshman showed his elusiveness and power. Running backs coach Conard will need another strong all-around perfromance from his players to keep the Wildcats on their heels.
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REDBIRDS Illinois State (1-0, 0-0 MVFC) blew out Valpo 50-13 last week in a game that didn’t seem like a blowout. After losing at Iowa last year, the Redbirds head to another Big Ten field this season. This time around, ISU should be able to stand its own and put up a reasonable fight. The Redbirds offensive line is more experienced and will be able to protect Kolbe and ISU’s running backs.
REDBIRDS B.J Bello had an impressive first outing in an Illinois State uniform. The Illini graduate transfer finished with five solo tackles and two tackles against Valpo. Bello is familiar with the Wildcats playing in the Big Ten but saw action primarily on special teams. He will play a much bigger role this time around as a member of the Redbirds front seven.
SPACK “I like playing Big Ten teams. Northwestern’s good everywhere. We will have to play really well. and a lot better than we did Saturday night. They’re coming off a very disappointing, heartbreaking loss that could’ve easily gone their way. We shouldn’t take a backseat to anyone. You have to believe you can win in this league.”
WILDCATS Northwestern (0-1, 0-0 B1G ) is coming off of a surprising loss against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ryan Field. Quarterback Clayton Thorson fumbled at the goaline in the midst of a five-play, 66-yard drive to seal the Widcats’ fate. The Wildcats had won nine out of their previous 10 home openers. In 2010, Northwestern took care of Illinois State, 37-3. Since 2010, the Wildcats are 3-0 vs. FCS opponents.
WILDCATS Justin Jackson found the end zone three times Saturday while rushing for 124 yards (14th career 100yard game). The 2015 Consensus All-Big Ten Second Team selection amassed over 1,400 yards last season. At 5-foot-11 and 193-pounds, his stature allows for quick-cutting, agile moves. ISU needs to contain Jackson to have any chance.
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NORTHWESTERN 32, ILLINOIS STATE 17 The Redbirds won’t be blown out but this one won’t be close either. Both teams will be focused on the running game. Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is always mindful when scheduling his non-confer-
ence opponents. Fitzgerald knows ISU is capable of making noise but the Wildcats will not lose at home two weeks in a row. The battle of the trenches will be huge and ISU’s defense will once again be exposed.
Kolbe has a similar performance statwise as he did against Valparaiso. ISU will move the chains in front of a handful of Redbird faithful but Northwestern still wins by at least two touchdowns.
THREE KEYS TO WIN Bounce Back After losing in devastating fashion last weekend, expect to see Northwestern come out explosive. Pat Fitzgerald will not tolerate his team beginning the season 0-2. Defensively, the ’Cats need to hold their own and not sqaunder a late lead.
Fundamental football Limiting turnovers and playing consistent is crucial for Northwestern. Beleive it or not, there is a lot more riding on this game for the home team. Northwestern is looking to avoid its first 0-2 start since 2014. Turnovers were the difference against the Broncos. Execution will be crucial.
Run Jackson Run! Jackson had quite the game in week one (171 total yards, three touchdowns) and there is no reason why the ball should not revolve around him. Besides the fumble, Thorson played a decent game. In reagrds to Jackson, do not fix something which is not broken, keep feeding the machine. Ranks fourth in NU history in rushing yards. In his career, he has rushed for more than 100 yards seven times.