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Annual drag show to entertain, donate to charity JULIA MORENO Senior Staff
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n Illinois State University alumni and drag queen performer of over 20 years, Sharon ShareAlike, will host the Annual Charity Drag Show for the eighth straight year. The show begins at 7 p.m., Saturday in the Braden Auditorium of the Bone Student Center. ShareAlike graduated from ISU in 1998 with a master’s in fine arts. She has gone on to create and market BoobsForQueens—a popular silicone breastplate for female illusion. Additionally, ShareAlike is creator and owner of Dragskins, a female illusion bodysuit. Her creations are used by drag queens all over the world and have been showcased on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” reality TV show and “The Ellen Show.”
“I love entertaining people and making them laugh. I do my own make up and hair. I make all of my own over-the-top costumes and enjoy watching the reactions from the crowd,” ShareAlike said. “My favorite part of performing is getting to know the audience and having fun with them.” Tickets for the Charity Drag Show are $10 for students and $15 for the general public. Tickets are available at the Braden Box Office or on Ticketmaster. The show will feature 13 performers; eight are professional performers and five are students interested in performing drag. Four of the five students are ISU students. “Our thought behind letting not only students from ISU but also students from other schools or people from the community who are not professional perform in the show is that this is an
opportunity for those interested in Drag performance to try it out,” Katie Schuette, president of Pride, said. “Some people have amazing talent and we want to showcase this and give them this opportunity where they may not find elsewhere.” The Charity Drag Show will donate money to a charity scored by judges during the show. The charities were given an application to fill out and asked to express where the money would be going. “With this event we hope to raise awareness of the ISU Pride group so anyone can reach out to us who don’t know about us, and we also want to give people a taste of one aspect of the LGBTQ community, drag performance,” Schuette said. “Also with the proceeds of the event we want to donate to a charity in hopes of supporting those in need.”
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Solidarity Walk packs the Quad The Interfraternity Council and Greek Life at Illinois State University came together Wednesday night to enact peace, diversity and positive change for campus organizations ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Reporter
Wednesday night, Illinois State University’s Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter hosted a protest to unite its campus against discrimination. Hundreds of students and several administrators met on Milner Plaza to rally in support of the “Not On Our Campus” event. Students and organizations were asked to come to the event wearing their organization names and Greek letters for support. “We are all leaders here at Illinois State University and as leaders we will not tolerate any racist, discriminatory behavior or traditions on our campus,” President of Interfraternity Council Joe Laskey said. “We take pride in who we are, where we come from and what we represent.” Before the protest began, Laskey gave a speech to the
group which called for support of not only African Americans but of all people and other minority groups including the LGBTQ community. “We need to not only come together as fraternities and sororities, but unite as registered student organizations to be proactive about this here at ISU and to set the example to campuses everywhere,” said Laskey to the crowd. After the protest, a group of African American students, IFC members and members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon engaged in a group discussion on the Milner Plaza overpass on taking the next steps in creating a more inclusive campus. Students expressed their concerns and personal experiences with previous attempts to improve race relations. They have made plans with SAE and IFC to follow through with their promises to see this change come to pass. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is right now,” Vice President of IFC Taylor Kean said.
According to Laskey, fraternity and sorority life will be going on a retreat this weekend with 83 students to discuss the values and traditions that exist on ISU’s campus. “Following this, we would like to start a committee of people that will get together and give a layout on the path to take to change the traditions that might be taking place in an organization,” Laskey said. The event was publicized using the hashtags on social networks #notonourcampus and #notonanycampus. The event received massive support from several organizations including Fraternity and Sorority Life, University Program Board, College Panhellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council, Alpha Kappa Psi, Associate of Latin American Students, Black and Latino Male Movement, UNICEF, Not In Our Town, Students Today Leaders Forever, The Unite Organization and Student Government Association. IFC hopes to continue this conversation and host this event annually.
President Dietz to address the current state of the University BREANNA GROW Reporter
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz will give the annual Update on the State of the University address 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Bone Student Center Faculty/Staff Commons during the University Club meeting. Dietz said he will give an informal presentation with a general
university update, followed by a question and answer session. Dietz will include an overview of the University budget in his presentation. “University Club members and any faculty, staff, administrative professionals and retirees and their guests are welcome to attend,” Club President Robert Preston said. Students wishing to attend may contact Preston at rlpresto@ilstu.edu. Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President Jay Groves said this talk will be less formal than the scripted State of the University address, and will cover topics such
as the University budget, special projects, successes and challenges for this year, search updates, fundraising and athletics. Dietz delivered his first State of the University address Sept. 18, highlight ing increased enrollment, record fundraising, University advancement in national rankings and reduced higher education funding. This will be the last University Club meeting for the semester. The University Club is a group that provides a venue where people have the opportunity to learn about the University and the local community.
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Minimum wage hike would be key for college students
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t appears that the increase in wages that thousands have been so desperately seeking could soon come to fruition, as Illinois House’s Labor and Commerce Committee recently approved legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $9 in July and $10 in 2016. The plan is still at odds with the Illinois Senate’s plan, which would raise minimum wage by 50 cents annually through 2019, and there is still intense debate to be had before anything will be put into action. Regardless, a minimum wage hike is now a reality in Illinois. Along with the current pension crisis, the issue has been among the most controversial, with thousands taking to the streets to protest the current wages for some of Illinois’ hardest workers. Change is now on the horizon, and though not everyone will benefit from it, the 400,000 minimum wage workers in Illinois certainly will. Among those that may benefit the most will likely be students enrolled in universities, a group that has not gotten nearly as much attention during debates to raise minimum wage. With the costs of obtaining a higher education rising higher and higher each year, getting a degree may soon become much more manageable.
It is no secret that tuition continues to rise, and with recent plans to cut funding for universities, tuition could very well increase at a higher rate than before. Few are able to pay for school out of pocket, with most relying on loans and minimum wage jobs to pay their way through school. Thousands depend on minimum wage jobs for housing and food, and even then sometimes it is not enough. College life is expensive, even for frugal spenders, and while the government can help support students’ tuition costs with the FAFSA, there is little in place that helps
with other costs. A minimum wage increase makes doing so not only much easier, but actually a viable option for those previously not planning on enrolling in a university. An opportunity to earn more while taking classes makes college much more accessible, both for community colleges and universities. People who were planning on going back but could not afford it may now have a chance, and it could mean less people depending on minimum wage in the future. Before, one could barely feed a family on
$8.25. While $10.00 an hour would not mean a life of luxury by any means, it would provide much needed relief, and thus a chance to explore the possibility of higher education. “The minimum wage should be a living wage. If you work full-time, you shouldn’t have to rely on government support to put food on your family’s table or a roof over your head,” Kimberly Lightford, assistant majority leader, a Democrat state senator and the sponsor of the legislation in Illinois’ upper house, said. College town economies that depend on student spending will also benefit. More money in the pockets of students means more spending. It will not come at the cost of jobs, either. The last time Illinois raised the minimum wage in 2005, Illinois had the Midwest’s second largest improvement in job growth. The modest increase in minimum wage still will not be enough to pull every family out of poverty, but it will have a positive effect. For some university students, whether they are eighteen or over forty, it means being much more capable of handling the costs of higher education. It could even be the difference between whether someone chooses to pursue a degree or not.
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Hillary Clinton needs to stop ‘stonewalling’ MY VIEW Matt Johnson Columnist
The continued silence from Hillary Clinton in response to questions regarding her use of a personal email account when she was Secretary of State has reached an apex that the former first lady should stray from.
Clinton has been stonewalling the press and sidestepping the issue in the past several weeks. She went as far as to call the matter a political move to hurt her character. In a quick summation, Clinton was utilizing her personal email account to complete federal work, as well as personal issues, during her time as Secretary of State. Under federal law, any letters or emails written or received by federal officials are government records, which must be retained, especially when you leave office. Clinton was using a personal email account on a server at her home, which people believe could house information on state secrets that she did not turn over. This information could be in
relation to Benghazi. This situation raises a multitude of concerns. Clinton is the democratic front runner for the presidential candidacy in 2016. What Clinton has dismissed as ‘politics,’ I view as a revelatory moment in her political career. The relinquishing of the emails to the State Department and a full compliance with authorities will prove a vital step for Clinton. It is a paramount test for any person running for president to act this way. They must be able to absorb information or allegations against them and stick to their principles. A candidate for president should be transparent in their actions, and if Clinton truly has nothing to hide, she should hand over her emails to the State
Department. She should set a precedent with her actions in this situation to allow viewers to witness her ideologies and fortitude. Running and dodging the issue will not help Clinton’s case. In her defense, she has turned over nearly 55,000 pages of her personal state emails to government officials. On the other hand, this happened only after government officials requested the information and the messages were handpicked by Clinton’s teams. It would be in the best interests to divulge all of the messages to the State Department. In the end, all the messages will come out due to the Freedom of Information Act. The entire situation still appears fishy with Clinton not handing over all of her emails.
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With this being said, the most recent polls indicate only 17 percent of Americans are following the story and Clinton’s approval ratings are still netting an 11 percent positive margin. In the days to come, the extent to which Clinton addresses this issue will dictate her approval with the voters, but concurrently will shed light on how she will deal with matters of federal procedures if she plans to become the first woman president of the United States. Matt Johnson is a senior renewable energy and journalism major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to vidette_majohn7@ilstu.edu.
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Redbird Rumble: The ISU football team will begin spring
Redbird Fumble: Ghassen Qahwaji and Ghiath Qahwaji,
Redbird Fumble: One of the two NCHS students indicted in
Redbird Rumble: ISU Greek organizations held a peaceful
practice on Saturday. The Redbirds ended their season on a 29-27 loss to North Dakota State in the FCS National Championship game and will be looking to get back to that game next fall. a “bottle bomb” incident was a member of the boys’ basketball team, who just recently lost in the state championship game. The two students placed the bomb in a basement of a residence “knowing that people were inside.”
“McLean County’s biggest drug dealers,” were sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud and money laundering. The duo had been selling synthetic marijuana and are believed to have made millions of dollars by doing so. demonstration promoting a positive and supportive Greek community on campus Wednesday evening. This demonstration was planned in light of recent events at Oklahoma University regarding the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s racial chants.
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Normal selects preferred option for Uptown ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Reporter
After receiving feedback from community members about redevelopment options in Uptown Normal from proposals previously presented by Farr Associates of Chicago, Normal’s town council chose one of the four preferred options late last week. The council decided on the redevelopment option that would bring a large park to the old Amtrak station site, a new parking deck to the east and a new library south of the deck. In addition to the park, deck and library, the proposal included a housing development near the west of the park and south of the library along Linden Street and an office building west of the library. The proposed property space is owned by local realty company, Young America Realty, and was once occupied by a student apartment building that burned down several years ago. According to Councilman Chuck Scott, that area “demands a much more cosmopolitan appearance” than other student apartment buildings in town. To add to all of the proposed infrastructures, the firm, citizens and council have all agreed that an underpass to get train passengers and other pedestrians from one side of the tracks to the other would be a more desirable addition. Despite it being preferred, council members are worried about the cost and how it would be paid for. According to Normal Mayor Chris Koos, the town has had an initial conversation
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Normal council selected their preferred option last week for the Uptown rennovation; the plan includes a new park at the old Amtrak station, a new parking deck and a new library. with the Illinois Department of Transportation, track owners Union Pacific, Amtrak and the Federal Railroad administration, but there has not been much of a response regarding the underpass. Councilwoman Sonja Reece is skeptical about the reality of an underpass in Normal.
“The underpass is a lot of money; it may not be possible,” she said. President and CEO of Farr Associates, Doug Farr passed out approximate figures on the cost of the underpass last Thursday. According to the figures, the underpass could cost between $12.7 and $13.4 million, depending on the width.
The alternative to the underpass would be an overpass that was previously planned at $6.34 million. If the overpass is completed instead, the town would only be held responsible for $114,080. The rest of the cost would be footed by high-speed railroad project funds and grade crossing protection money.
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Insomnia Cookies If you think delivery dinner is delicious, delivery dessert is sure to delight. Insomnia Cookies has everything you could ever want in a late night snack: warm cookies, cold ice cream and it can all be delivered until 3 a.m. Insomnia offers deals when you order more, so grab some friends, or pretend you have a bunch of friends with you, and order a big box of cookies to your front doorstep. Minimum delivery order is $6, but with so many tasty items on the menu, that will be easy.
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D.P. Dough D.P. Dough is an ISU favorite and for good reason. With reasonable prices and a variety of choices that can be delivered, D.P. Dough is sure to impress. With many varieties of calzones and sides like salads, tator tots and cookies, how could you go wrong? It is also open until 2 a.m. so those late night cravings can be satisfied. Next time you’re up late and craving something hot and delicious, just call D.P. Dough for a delicious fourth meal.
Lucky Garden Unfortunately, there are no Chinese food choices on campus, but fear not, there are many places that will deliver! With so many Chinese food options it can be hard to weed through the choices to find the best one. Lucky Garden is one of the best choices that delivers. They offer quite a variety of Chinese food, as well as Japanese cuisine and sushi. This comes in handy when ordering with a large group. Lucky Garden has something to satisfy everyone!
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Yes, we all miss Gumby’s and Primetime, but there is still quality pizza that can be delivered to campus. For those who have not ventured over to Illinois Wesleyan’s campus, Tobin’s Pizza is a long-standing favorite in this area. They offer delicious pizza, as well as wings, sandwiches, salads and even a few dessert options. This place is also a fun place to go out to eat if you have a car on campus.
Jimmy John’s Jimmy John’s may be available almost anywhere, but on campus it makes up its own food group for college students. No one can pass up a good sandwich, and often times, it can be healthier and more satisfying than other delivered food options. Students can also get a version of their favorite sandwich made into a lettuce wrap for a super healthy snack. Jimmy John’s is also known for their super speedy delivery, which is a huge plus, especially since they will deliver to buildings on campus.
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The new Hy-Vee grocery store also came with a restaurant inside called the Market Grille. ALYSSA GROH Reporter
Hy-Vee opened its new location on Veterans Parkway in Bloomington two weeks ago. This new grocery store offers more than just shopping. It also opened a buffet and a restaurant called Hy-Vee Market Grille. While you are out running errands on the weekend and are too busy to drive around town and grab some food, Hy-Vee offers a great dining option for customers to enjoy while grocery shopping. When customers stop by the Market Grille, they are given two dining options: eating at the buffet or choosing from the grille’s full menu. The buffet is located just outside the restaurant, inside the grocery store. The buffet has a wide variety of American, Italian and Asian options. This is a great choice if you are on the run as it is fast, easy and all-you-can-eat. The Hy-Vee Market Grille has two entrances, one you can enter from the grocery store and one you can enter from outside. The restaurant is completely closed off from the outside, so it doesn’t feel like you are having dinner in a grocery store. The full menu is a great choice for someone who is looking to take a little break and sit down after a long day of shopping or work. The service at the Market Grille is outstanding. You can always find an employee who is ready to help. When customers walk into the restaurant, they are greeted by a hostess and escorted to the restaurant’s dining area or bar, depending on preference. The restaurant is spacious and filled with bar chairs, tables and booths so customers are always guaranteed their seating preference. The grille has a great dining atmosphere. There are multiple flat screen televisions lining each wall, all displaying something different, whether it is sports, The Food Network or “Friends.” The lighting is also great because it is not too dark and it is not too bright. It is
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the perfect lighting for a dinner conversation, reading or doing some work. The dress code is casual, and atmosphere is laid-back. The Market Grille serves food for brunch and dinner. Their menu is filled with a variety of options such as sushi, fish, pasta, Asian-inspired dishes, sandwiches, pizza and burgers. They also have an entire menu of items that are less than 600 calories. Their prices are average as pastas range from $10-17, pizza is $12-15, and steaks priced up to $25. Each item is filled with f lavor and a variety of toppings. The bar items are reasonably priced. Most beers are $4 and a glass of wine is $5. They have a very wide variety of alcoholic beverages and are sure to have just what you are looking for. When I stopped in to try some of their food, I chose the BBQ chicken flatbread. The flatbread is loaded with barbecue sauce and is topped with mozzarella, cheddar and provolone cheese, oven roasted chicken, green onions and caramelized red onions. The overall taste of this dish was flavorful. All of the ingredients went together well and not one ingredient was overpowering. The flatbread is the perfect size for a small dinner and for pizza lovers who want to change up their usual pizza order. That being said, the chicken was dry and hard. I ended up taking the chicken off and enjoyed the flatbread much more. The dish was also pretty messy. The barbecue sauce is extremely flavorful and is the main reason the dish is so good. It could use a little less barbeque sauce to make it less messy and more enjoyable to eat.
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Robin Thicke and Pharrell sued $7.4 million over ‘Blurred Lines’ MARIDSA CHOUTE Staff Writer
On March 11, a jury determined that one of the most popular and controversial songs of 2013 violated a copyright. When “Blurred Lines” came out in the summer of 2013, it was all over the radio and played every hour on the dot. It started off as a hit, but after the music video came out, the song began to be picked apart for its lyrics, video and musicality. Marvin Gaye’s family decided to sure Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, the singer and producer of “Blurred Lines” because it violates the copyright that Gaye has on his hit song, “Got to Give it Up.” According to the Huffington Post, a judge ordered that Thicke and Williams both pay $7.4 million to Gaye’s family. This court case could have repercussions that could affect a lot of others
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agree with the verdict. He said that there is a lot music out there and a lot of ways for others to be influenced from what they hear, according to the Huffington Post. There is a fine line that artists cannot cross when creating their music. Like Legend said, it’s okay for people to be influenced by other songs and artists, but in the case of “Blurred Lines,” it’s obvious that they were profiting on recreating an old song. “Blurred Lines” gained popularity after being played so much on the radio, but also through Thicke’s infamous performance of the song with Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards in August of 2013. It is easy to say that people create ideas after brainstorming and being inspired by others, but in this case, it sounds like Williams produced the track with Gaye’s tune in mind. SEE BLURRED LINES PAGE 8
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Phi Gamma Nu is the newest business fraternity on ISU’s campus. GIANNA ANNUNZIO Reporter
Professional Business Fraternity Phi Gamma Nu (PGN) prides itself on encouraging entrepreneurship by empowering people to follow their passions, while remaining a tightknit family. PGN, a business fraternity less than one year old, proudly upholds three national pillars that represent the group’s ideals: professionalism, philanthropy and social. Chris Prebil, a junior finance major, is the president and founder of Phi Gamma Nu. As leader, he is determined to meet all of the fraternity’s aspirations. “Through professionalism our main goal is to help prepare all of our members for their career life after college,” he said. “We do this by providing career workshops, mock interviews, resume critiques and the list goes
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After hearing both songs, I could not help but agree with the case’s verdict. They start off with the same rhythm and beat, although there are some slight differences. Gaye’s track is more calm and subtle. Thicke and Williams’ song is more energetic
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on and on.” PGN’s goal is to work together both within their chapter and alongside the community to help wherever necessary. “PGN runs on our third pillar, social. Social events give our members the opportunity to strengthen our relationships within our PGN family,” Prebil said. “It is these three pillars… that define not only PGN but our chapter as a whole.” Although the chapter’s sense of togetherness appears to have been developed over a wide timespan, PGN is fairly new, having been founded on Illinois State University’s campus last April. “We already have roughly around 60 active members, and are very proud of our rapid growth in just one year,” Prebil said. “We hold Rush Week at the beginning of every fall and spring semester, so the best way to get
involved would be to look for our advertisements around campus and come out to our Rush Week to meet our chapter.” PGN dues are $100 a semester. They also hold chapter meetings every Thursday in the College of Business to plan, organize and update all of the activities and events of the chapter. “If there is any one thing that I that I would like to tell the ISU student body about Phi Gamma Nu, it is that we are much more than just an organization that you join for four years in college and then you are done with it,” Prebil said. “We are a family of brothers who I can honestly say are there for each and every member of our chapter. PGN is full of genuine individuals, not only motivated to be successful in their own careers but motivated to help each other achieve their goals.”
and fast paced, but the overall beat is the same. However, I do give Thicke and Williams props for the chorus. It is very different from the chorus of “Got to Give it Up,” but it was upsetting to hear the original song, then listen to a carbon copy of it. This poses the other problem of a lack of originality in the music industry. These days, so
many different styles have been used and reused. Artists will always be inspired by other artists, and they will always look to those ar tists for ways to inf luence them and inspire more music. However, t his ma ke s me question how original these producers actually are and how the process plays out when creating their songs.
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(Tribune News Service) - The unimaginable has happened. After five glorious years of boyband perfection, Zayn Malik has quit One Direction. There were hints that this decision was not made on the spur of the moment. Last week Malik left the band’s current tour, with One Direction’s publicist citing “stress” as his reason for flying home to Britain. But the inevitability of this outcome will not likely blunt its inf luence on the group’s ultradevoted following. In a statement Wednesday on the band’s Facebook page, Malik apologized “to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart.” He said his life with One Direction “has been more than I could ever have imagined,” but added that he’s leaving “because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.” One Direction was formed in 2010 after its five members-Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan tried out separately for the British edition of “The X Factor.”
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The group found instant success; private time since then has probably become something the members joke about rather than experience. On Facebook, Malik’s former bandmates said they are “really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future.” The four will continue recording a new album-the follow-up to November’s excellent (and prophetically titled?) “Four”- which the statement said would be released this year.
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Artists and poets collaborate for Milner exhibit JULIA MORENO Senior Staff
The creative works of Illinois State University student artists will be on display in Milner Library from March 21 through April 23. The exhibit, called “Envisioning Poetry,” will be held on the main f loor in Milner Library. It features 10 artists and nine poets who worked together to create pairings of visual art and written word. “We wanted artists and poets to create an exhibit that showed off collaboration between these two areas in art,” Rachel Herrman, president of the Art History Society, said. “It could give them a chance to work off of each other and inspire others to do the same.” The artists and poets submitted work to the Art History Society. The society voted on the works best fitting for the exhibit. “We then asked the artists to tell us about their artwork and
their reading habits so they could be paired up with writers whose work might resonate with them,” Vanessa Schulman, faculty sponsor of the Art History Society and assistant professor in the School of Art, said. Additionally, a poetry reading will be held at 5 p.m., April 23 on the main floor of Milner Library. “From my perspective, the point of all our exhibits is to raise the profile of the Art History Society within the University community and to give my students a chance to organize and create thematic exhibits as a showcase for student and/or faculty artwork,” Schulman said. Stephen Ramberg, a senior ceramics major, said it was an honor to be selected as one of the student artists in the show. “It’s one thing to do your own art, but it’s really cool to collaborate with someone else. (It’s) a really good opportunity to mix different kinds of art,” he said. Ramberg was the only artist to submit a ceramic piece of art; he also helped with the installation of the exhibit. This is the first time he has worked with the Art
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The ISU Art History Society is showcasing student work on the first floor of Milner Library, in their exhibition ‘Envisioning Poetry.’ History Society. This is the third exhibit the Art History Society has put on with Milner Library. Last spring, the
group sponsored an exhibit featuring art from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, along with a panel moderated by Herrman. A fall show,
called “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” featured student artist work. The Art History Society has existed since Spring 2013.
Starbucks testing mobile ordering app BREANNA GROW Reporter
The nation’s largest coffee shop chain is ready to get in on the latest technological innovation in food service—and start spelling your name correctly. Starbucks is trying out a new mobile ordering and payment system in Portland, Ore., with plans to bring the app to the rest of the Pacific Northwest this week. Customers will be able to place and pay for an order right on their iPhone or iPad, then walk into any of the 650 participating stores in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho and pick up their order straight from the counter. Starbucks expects an Android version of the app later this year. The coffee giant unveiled the app as part of its plan to double revenue to $30 million by 2019. Starbucks also rolled out a fresh coffee subscription program last month. The mobile ordering acts as a feature of the current Starbucks app that allows customers to view and manage Starbucks Card balances, earn and track rewards, view menu items and pay with Starbucks cards. When the customer is near a participating store, the “menu” option on the app will prompt the user
to “order.” Customers can then view a map of nearby stores and choose where to pick up their order. The app also offers information on how long it takes to walk or drive to a store, along with how busy the store is and how long it will take baristas to make the order. The order will have a printed label with the customer’s name and order summary, much like the system used in Starbucks drive-thru’s. Similar mobile ordering systems have seen success. Taco Bell launched its mobile app last October with the average mobile order at a 20 percent higher value than traditional orders by the end of the year. This easy customization comes without the pressure of a long line and app-only offers prompt mobile users to spend more per order. Mobile ordering can also help stores manage long lines as more people place increasingly complex orders. Junior public relations major Kimi Sanden said she would use the app if it helped her skip long lines. “Starbucks is usually pretty busy. But I also like the experience of ordering here.” A supervisor at the Shoppes at College Hills Starbucks said the company planned to launch the app nationwide in the second half of this year. Licensed stores like those operated by hotels and supermarkets are not yet part of the program.
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HSHM to ‘shed light’ on homelessness in Blo-No Bloomington-Normal community members are encouraged to experience this simulation at home from their own cars. Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM), a non-profit “I think this is only a small piece of really the bigger organization, will be collaborating with Illinois State picture,” Cory Herman ISU junior and participant of the University and Illinois Wesleyan University to host a event, said. homelessness simulation on both campuses Friday. “We have it really good in America, but there’s a part The “Night in a Car” simulations are meant to “shine of America that doesn’t get the opportunities we have a light on hidden homelessness in Bloomington-Nor- and they are hidden in plain sight.” mal” by spreading the awareness Herman not only plans to “We hope all participants realize participate in this event, but he and increasing dialogue. The simulations will begin at 5 that there is a hidden aspect will be taking it a step further by p.m. Friday and continue through extending his stay in a car to a week. of homelessness that we don’t 8 a.m. Saturday. During his stay, he plans to During the event, participating always see, which affect many only acquire the bare minimum, students will live out of their cars people in our community.” which excludes a cell phone, clothfor 15 hours overnight. Each team ing options and Wi-Fi. He also will raise $35, which is the cost of a plans to use public facilities to tend night of shelter at HSHM, through Matthew Drat to personal care. donations from friends and family. HSHM Development and and Community “When we think of poverty “This experience is intended to Relations Manager or homelessness, we don’t always educate students about a very real think about America, but this does issue,” Matthew Drat, HSHM Development and Com- occur in Bloomington-Normal…there is a population munity Relations Manager, said in a press release. that doesn’t have the basic necessities that we have,” “We hope all participants realize that there is a hidden Herman said. aspect of homelessness that we don’t always see, which “I think this is more of a problem that we are not affect many people in our community.” really aware of, and by entering the simulation, we Participation in the event is open to all students. are raising awareness of these hidden population.” ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Reporter
Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Don’t broadcast your plans ... simply get moving on a domestic project over the next two days. Clean, sort and organize. Avoid arguments. Neatness counts double. Home and family take priority. Seek local sources for what you need. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Study a situation today and tomorrow. Don’t believe everything you hear. Be cautious, even with suggestions. Think over all the angles. Follow a hunch. You can learn what you need. Important news arrives. Summarize and present solutions. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Focus on financial action. Buy and sell. Keep to your budget.
Collaborate with your team. Don’t blindly agree or disagree. Question assumptions. Pay attention to the money trail. An insight reveals hidden purposes. Think before speaking. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re especially sensitive today and tomorrow. Listen to an emotional plea. Nurture someone, but don’t get so distracted with his or her responsibilities that you forget your own. Misunderstandings could cause a breakdown. Assert what you stand for. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Linger in a rest stop. New developments change the assignment over the next two days. A misunderstanding (or lie) alters the itinerary. Take a
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NEWS IN BRIEF Crime Advisory reported late Tuesday Illinois State University issued a crime advisory Wednesday for an assault that occurred Tuesday around midnight near the Vrooman Center on Mulberry Street. The victim told ISU police that four unidentified male suspects struck him in the face repeatedly and took his cell phone. After the assault, they immediately fled the scene of the crime. The student who was assaulted came out with minor injuries and denied medical treatment. ISU police are investigating the assault and only have this information currently. Students are encouraged to call the ISU Police Department with any information at (309) 438-8631. Another option is reporting to Crime Stoppers for tips to assist with arrests. Up to $1000 is offered in compensation for tips. McLean County Crime Stoppers can be reached at (309) 828-1111.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Take a rest stop. Chart your progress and review the itinerary before proceeding. The news affects your decisions. It could get expensive. Keep quiet, and plan your next moves. Don’t share everything with friends until you’re sure. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -Today is an 8 -- Make sure the numbers line up with family finances, and then go play. Postpone buying toys. Review your reserves. Track calls, orders and income carefully over the next two days. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Today is an 8 -- Together, you can figure it out. Compromise may be required. Talk is less important than
ISU police are urging students to help the investigation by reporting any information they have as soon as possible. For further tips on safety applications available for mobile devices and tips on how to prevent crime, visit the ISU Police Department website at http://police.illinoisstate. edu. ANDREW MARSHALL VIDETTE
CPA to present Austen classic Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will be presenting Pride and Prejudice, opening Thursday and continuing through April 4, in the Center for the Performing Arts. Based on the novel by Jane Austen and made into a movie in 2005, the first set of performances starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with an additional performance at 2 p.m. on March 29. ANDREW MARSHALL VIDETTE
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ISU’s club roller hockey team qualified for the National Championships by defeating Kansas State, 5-4 in overtime. The team will travel to Missouri in April to compete for the championship.
Club roller hockey: ‘Nationals or bust’ RYANN HOFFENBERG Sports Editor
In a nail-biting overtime victory, the Illinois State roller hockey team defeated Kansas State in a 5-4 decision and qualified for the 2015 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships in Independence, Mo. this April. Club president Dirk Bromberek was nervous during his first appearance at the regional championships. “We had beat Kansas State before so I guess you could say we came out a little overconfident,” Bromberek said. “We had to battle our way back, which we’ve done before, but Kansas State is a better team and it’s not easy coming back from a team of that caliber. But we were able to fight and go into overtime which was huge.” Team member Mario Cuevas had Nationals in mind while he and his team caught up to Kansas State. “We were confident that we were going to go to Nationals,” Cuevas said. “We had a good regular season and we won our playoff game ... we were just ready to win and anxious to see what happened.” When the Redbirds tied the score and sent the game into overtime, both teams were on the edge of their seats. Although Bromberek could not get a clear view of what happened, after only 10 seconds of overtime, there was no denying the Redbirds had won. “It happened so fast,” Bromberek said. “I was halfway across the ice so I was seeing the play through everyone out there but the next thing I know I see Tyler (Cahanin) streaking from the side of the net with his hands in the air and I saw that we had scored.” Thanks to an exhilarating overtime goal, the Redbirds will now travel to Independence, Mo. on April 8 in the hopes of bringing home the National Championship. There, they will face off against teams like Eastern Washington, UC Irvine and St. Joseph’s.
The team is preparing for its Nationals campaign by sticking to business as usual and making sure the team members are taking practices seriously.
GAME CHANGER Tyler Cahanin
Game-winning goal scorer Age: Sophomore Major: Construction Management Major Hometown: Naperville, Ill. Time on the team: Two years Thoughts on the goal: “As cliche as it sounds, you dream about scoring a game winning championship goal since your parents tied your first pair of skates. It wasn’t the fanciest goal I’ve ever scored but the result was just as satisfying.
Thoughts on Nationals: ”I feel optimistic about the tournament because I truly feel we can beat any team when we are at our best. Winning the Championship would be absolutely crazy.”
Bromberek and Cuevas are both seniors and this trip to Nationals will be their last set of games as Redbirds. “This is my third, and unfortunately, my final year and for me personally it’s a different trip because I’ve changed roles within the
team ... But other than that it’s hard to say why it’s different because I’m just as excited,” Bromberek said. While Bromberek attended the National Championships two years ago in his first year on the ISU team, this will be Cuevas’ first appearance. “I definitely want to go out with a bang so this is going to be a lot of fun,” Cuevas said. “This year we came in and had normal expectations and a brand new team and wanted to see what happened and we had a great run and now we’re just excited to play.” The team will spend April 8 to the 15 in Missouri and will first engage in pool play, which includes five pools of four teams each. After pool play, the top 16 teams will enter into a bracket tournament to battle it out for number one. “It’s definitely interesting because not only do you get to play a bunch of teams and see different teams you’ve never played before but you get to meet new kids,” Bromberek said. “I’m definitely excited because it’s a great experience to be around so many players from across the country, but at the same time you do get nervous.” When asked what winning the National Championship would mean to them, Bromberek was almost speechless. “That thought has crossed my mind but not in depth,” Bromberek said. “I don’t even really know how to put it into words; it would be an amazing experience and I would be ecstatic. ‘Nationals or bust’ is our motto going into this.” Cuevas shares Bromberek’s excitement, but is looking forward to taking the trip to Nationals one step at a time. “Right now I’m really just worried about getting out of pool play and getting into the bracket and seeing where we go from there,” Cuevas said.
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Paris Lee basketball
BY JOSH TOLENTINO SPORTS REPORTER
The Redbirds’ season may be over, but the emergence of Paris Lee proves that the future of ISU’s basketball program is bright.
hit what seemed to be the game winning threepointer putting ISU up by one with 35 seconds left. Illinois State gave up another bucket and was unable to score, ultimately losing, 50-49, ending its season with a 22-13 overall record. The Maywood, Ill. native better known as
State’s future. “He can really dominate a game on the defensive end. An exciting part is he’s really been contributing on the offensive end as well.” Illinois State fell just short in the MVC Championship to Northern Paris Lee seemed calm Iowa and again came up short and controlled throughout during its NIT matchup on his career-best performance Monday. Despite a handful of during last Wednesday eveclose losses, ISU holds a bright ning’s National Invitation future with plenty of upside. Tour nament f irst round Much of the upside can be credmatchup against Green Bay ited to Lee, a fast, maturing at Redbird Arena. The conplayer fighting for one common tinued emergence of the goal, winning. sophomore guard has been Muller commented on Lee evident throughout the season and the rest of the Redbirds’ and in No. 4 seeded Illinois work ethic following their last State University’s 69-56 win game of the season. over No. 5 Green Bay. “It’s sad it’s over but you know Not playing a game in over what, if you don’t put so much 10 days, the Redbirds came out into it, it doesn’t mean much,” rusty to start the first half. Not Muller said. “These young men Paris Lee. Lee was the spark put in a lot of effort, toughplug from the beginning of the ness, sweat, blood and tears to game. He was the lone doublefight for one common goal. Our digit scorer at halftime with 11 returners for next year have points. He finished the game with a career high 18 points, Archive Photo definitely grown this year. It’s shooting 4-of-7 from the field, Paris Lee hit a crucial three-point shot against Old Dominion, but it was not enough to a pleasure to coach these great, young men.” 1-of-2 from the 3-point line and give ISU the victory. The future is bright for Illi9-of-10 from the FT line. Avera defensive stopper rather than for his offennois State and with senior guard and leading aging 2.48 steals per game, Lee also made his presence known on the defensive end, stealing sive abilities, Lee has contributed all across scorer, Daishon Knight graduating, Lee will be the board the entire season. Lee finished the at the helm of it all next season. Knight’s playthe ball on four occasions. “I was hyped up,” Lee said. “Coach says I’ve season No. 6 in the nation, pick-pocketing making abilities will be difficult to replace but ISU is in good hands under Lee. been great at getting into the paint. When I do opponents 78 times. “So much to say about Paris [Lee],” Dan No matter how he contributes on the floor, that, I’m able to dish it out to my guys for easy buckets. When they’re knocking down shots, Muller, head coach said. “He’s contributed so Paris Lee’s relaxed but motivated attitude will much and played some of his best basketball. continue to pace the Redbirds towards uprismy job is easy.” During the second round of the NIT on He really picked us up on both sides of the ball. ing success. Muller is confident he’s found a zealous Monday against No. 1 Old Dominion in Nor- His assist to turnover ratio was amazing” When Lee was announced to the MVC All- leader within his young, growing team. folk, Va. the Redbirds were down by two with “To have him for two more years is really, under a minute left. With ice in his veins, Lee Defensive Team earlier this month, Muller reflected on how important Lee is for Illinois really exciting.”
NIU tops ISU in Strikeout Cancer game hits with 35 and stolen bases with six. Northern Illinois arrived at Marian Kneer Stadium with a 12-13 overall record and a 2-4 MVC standing. Leading the Huskies was Kayti Grable, who is currently batting a .458 with six home runs and 24 RBIs. NIU recently fell to North Dakota State in a 3-0 decision in its last time on the road. The game was knotted at one in the first inning, but Payton Billups was the first to strike for the Redbirds, as she booted a homerun in the bottom of the second. The Huskies were quick to respond, though, as they took the lead on a two-run homer in the top of the third. Regan Romshek did not let the Huskies lead for long, as she concocted a two-run Ave Rio/Photographer hit to put the Redbirds 3-2 No. 6 Regan Romshek attempted to keep the Huskies at bay with a two-run hit at the bottom of the Redbirds’ third inning. at the bottom of third. The Huskies tied it up with a solo STEPHANIE FISHER homerun in the fourth, and Sports Reporter the game stayed tied at three until the seventh, putting the match into bonus innings. After releasing balloons in the sky to honor those fighting breast cancer, the Unfortunately, Northern Illinois took advantage of the extra softball, and Illinois State University softball team faced off against the Northern Illinois the Huskies blasted a three-run homerun in the eighth inning. The RedHuskies. It was a tight game with back and forth scoring, but some crucial birds tried to fight back from the deficit, but the Huskies shut down ISU hits occurred in the Huskies’ favor, and they topped the Redbirds 6-3. and took the game, 6-3. ISU came into Wednesday evening’s game off of a weekend series win ISU will look to earn a couple more wins this weekend, as they will travel over Indiana State and stood at a 13-17 overall and 4-2 MVC record. to Evansville, Indiana to battle in a three-game series against the Aces. The Redbirds were led by Annie Heinmann who has started all 30 games Additional information regarding the schedule or game time can be found for ISU and leads her team in batting averages with a .361, runs with 22, at www.goredbirds.com.
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SPORTS IN BRIEF: King headed back to NCAA regionals For the fourth time in her career, Illinois State University gymnast Sami King will participate in the balance beam competition at the 2015 NCAA Regionals. On April 4 at the University of Oklahoma, King has the chance to showcase her talent in front of schools from across the United States. Her freshman year, she placed 16th in the competition with an overall score of 38.450. Her biggest improvement came the following year, where she placed in the top 10, compiling a score of 39.125. In her third year in regionals, King earned a 9.625 on the balance beam, which was good enough for eleventh place. So far this season, King has added more personal bests, including tying for first place in the balance beam at the Midwest Independent Conference Championships last weekend.
Men’s tennis competes in MTSU Shootout This weekend, the Illinois State University’s men’s tennis team will travel to Murfreesboro, Tenn., to participate in the Middle Tennessee State University Shootout. ISU is coming off of two close losses this past weekend. The ’Birds will square off against seven other schools, including conference rival Southern Illinois University. Other schools competing include Old Dominion, Southern Mississippi, DePaul, Southern Alabama, Binghampton and host Middle Tennessee State. So far this season, Rolando Torrellas has led ISU, compiling 12 wins in singles and a total of seven in doubles. His doubles partner, Jakub Eisner, has been equally successful, earning seven apiece in singles and doubles. After this weekend’s shootout, the ’Birds will host two conference opponents (Southern Illinois and Wichita State) before the Missouri Valley Conference Team Championships begin April 17.
Veteran guard Nash announces retirement After 19 seasons, two MVP awards and eight NBA All-Star selections, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash is calling it quits. Nash, who has missed all of this season due to an ailing back injury, has decreased in games played over the last four seasons. Nash was traded to the Lakers in 2012, after playing on his second stint with the Phoenix Suns, where he earned two league MVP awards in back-to-back seasons. In a press conference on Tuesday, Nash talked about how he knew he had played in his final NBA game back in October, when he was initially sidelined due to injury. It took him roughly 10 days to completely weigh his options. Meanwhile for the Lakers, Nash was not the only superstar sidelined. Kobe Bryant has missed the past two months due to a shoulder injury. The Lakers are likely to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season. the second consecutive season.
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