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BLUE MAN GROUP TO ILLUMINATE ISU
Speechless, humorous men to bring interactive show
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llinois State University’s Braden Auditorium will be alive with the interactive theatrical performance put on by Blue Man Group at 7:30 p.m. this Monday and is considered a must-see performance. Blue Man Group is nationally known for its original and engaging performance. The show is centered around three speechless blue men who use captivating mime-like acting and unique instruments to entertain their audience. In previous shows, Blue Man Group used instruments made out of PVC pipes for a unique musical experience. Blue Man Group is also an interactive show that involves the audience. ISU junior exercise science major Ashley Boyle has previously seen the
show in Chicago and has already bought her ticket for the performance at Braden. “The show is hilarious. The blue men would mess with some of the people in the audience and made the show pretty entertaining,” Boyle said. Although Boyle has previously seen a Blue Man Group performance, each show is a little different than all the others. Through a narrator and striking visual effects, Blue Man Group is able to put on a performance different than many performances available today. Blue Man Group has permanent shows in big cities such as Las Vegas and Chicago. However, Blue Man Group offers a touring show which offers to come to smaller cities and college campuses such as ISU.
The show will last approximately two hours. It is recommended to get to the show at least a half hour in advance to get in and ready by the time the performance begins. “I’m excited to see the show. I saw it once in Chicago and I definitely recommend it to anyone who may be just a little interested in seeing it,” Boyle said. Tickets are on sale at the Braden Auditorium box office, which is located on the first floor of the Bone Student Center. SEE BLUE PAGE 12
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REGGIE LYNCH ANNOUNCES TRANSFER TO MINNESOTA SPORTS PAGE 16
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Two new trustees appointed Dobski, Louderback will reside in the seats on the Illinois State University Board of Trustees AVE RIO Senior Staff
Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed Mary Ann Louderback and Robert Dobski for six-year terms on the Illinois State University Board of Trustees. Louderback will serve her first term on the BOT after being active with the ISU Alumni Association for more than 20 years. Dobski will return for his second term after serving from 2008 to 2013. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Janet Krejci said she is pleased with the news of Dobski’s return and Louderback’s appointment. “We have a very strong board of trustees now with wonderful leadership; the addition of Bob and Mary Ann will make it even stronger,” Krejci said. Louderback served as the executive assistant for education under Gov. Jim Edgar and served as the senior policy adviser with liaison responsibilities to the Illinois Community College Board, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois State Scholarship Commission and all public institutions of higher education in the state of Illinois. She worked for the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board from 1993- 2000 and served as the commissioner of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission from 2003- 2011. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from ISU, she started her career
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Dobski (left) and Louderback (right) were named to ISU’s Board of Trustees. as a fifth-grade science teacher in Dwight. She also earned a doctorate from ISU in educational administration, with an emphasis in higher education. “[Louderback] has a stellar record of service in education in Illinois at the highest level,” Krejci said. In addition, Louderback co-owns Liberty Outdoor Advertising/Liberty Self-Storage in Crystal Lake. As for Dobski, he and his wife own eight Bloomington-Normal McDonald’s Restaurant franchises and the Little Jewels Learning Center. He is the president of the Peoria-Bloomington McDonald’s Co-op and vice chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Board in Springfield. Dobski and his wife were named
Philanthropists of the Year by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. He has worked with The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees, the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, The American Red Cross of the Heartland and the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. “Bob Dobski is a leadership pillar of this community and has already made a lasting impact on ISU and the surrounding community,” Krejci said. President Larry Dietz also publicly welcomed Louderback to the board and Dobski back to the board. “Our already excellent governing board is further strengthened by these two outstanding appointees, and we look forward to working with them,” Dietz said in a statement.
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Why did ISU fix something that wasn’t broken? Students were content with the old registration system and many believe the new process needs to go
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fter upgrading the 20-year-old registration system, Illinois State University is having a hard time getting approval of the new system. Over the last few weeks, students have expressed their frustrations with the new registration system implemented in March and opened for use this month. Students have even created several online petitions against this new, overly complicated system. Although it is understood that the old system may have had a few minor bugs to fix, the original registration system was quick, easy and user-friendly. Students could go online and register for classes by simply selecting the class of their choice then clicking register without the hassle of a “shopping cart” and the many other unnecessary amenities the new system offers. There was not a dire need for the university to change the
systems and there was definitely no financial benefit of doing so. Outside of the old system being more user-friendly, there seems to be several
bugs in the new system that still need to be fixed. In many cases, students are having problems registering for classes because of
prerequisites. The issue may sound minor but not for those students who in fact have the prerequisite and are still being denied registration for the class. Even some faculty and staff are having a difficult time adjusting to all of this new system’s bells and whistles. A lthough students are opposed to the new registration system, this multi-million dollar investment seems to be here to stay. Therefore, students should take some time to get to know the new system and its many functions. If you are having a hard time with registering for any major class and need an override, the same procedures should be taken as with the old system. Otherwise, contact your major advisor for any additional adjustments.
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The face of ISU basketball is lost just like that MY VIEW Nick Ulferts Columnist
You could practically hear the collective gasps of Redbird fans everywhere Tuesday. With his iconic afro and sensational ability to block shots, Reggie Lynch had been a fan favorite from the moment he stepped foot on Doug Collins court. The thought of the 6-foot-10 center
leaving ISU after a successful 22-win campaign and a trip to the MVC championship is unfathomable. Yet, seemingly out of nowhere, Lynch announced his intentions to transfer to the University of Minnesota, and while no specific reasons were given, the draw of playing close to home was too much to pass up for the Minnesota native. There is no getting around it, the loss of Lynch is huge for the Redbirds. The premier rim protector in the MVC, Lynch had already amassed 189 blocks in his twoyear stint at ISU, and was on pace to shatter the ISU record, 200 career blocks held by Jackie Carmichael. That record will stand, at least for now. With the graduation of seniors Daishon Knight, Bobby Hunter, and John Jones, Redbird fans may find themselves on the verge of an all-out panic.
This one does hurt. But take a deep breath Redbird Nation. Even without Lynch, three starters will return next season, including MVC All-Defensive Team honoree, Paris Lee and MVC Newcomer DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell. New Mexico transfer Nick Banyard will also be eligible to play next year, joining Deontae Hawkins MiKyle and McIntosh to fill the void that Lynch’s departure leaves. Though inexperienced, the group has the makings of a solid front court, especially in a conference where starters over 6-foot-10 are rare anyway. The Redbird faithful also have head coach Dan Muller and his staff to put their trust in, who have been working all year on a solid recruiting class. Daouda Ndiaye has the makings of an imposing force, not just for his 6-foot-11 height, and three-star recruit Keyshawn Evans is likely to make an impact his freshman year as well. With the influx of new talent to a roster that nearly won the MVC
and an NCAA Tournament berth, Muller has made it clear that expectations have not changed. “I’m really confident in this group of guys. They’ve worked unbelievably hard,” Muller said. “I’m confident in our incoming guys and in my coaching staff to develop guys. We have expectations here to compete for championships and that will be our expectation moving forward.” Though his transfer is disappointing, incredibly so, Redbird fans should still look back at Lynch’s career with pride and appreciation. The sophomore delivered plenty of highlight reel plays and memorable moments that will stick with fans for years to come, in addition to displaying the type of character that has come to be expected from all that represent ISU. Offered to play near his home at a university he likely idolized growing up, Lynch’s decision is ultimately understandable, and fans should wish Lynch the best in Minnesota.
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“I really and truly would like to thank the ISU family for letting me represent and be a part of the Redbird pride, and I would also like to thank the university and basketball program for everything they have done for me,” Lynch said in a statement released by ISU Athletics. At one point, Lynch looked key to the future of Redbird basketball. Yet, just because fans are waving goodbye to one player earlier than expected does not mean they are waving goodbye to that future. Redbird basketball is, and always will be, far more than just one player. Every goal the team has is still obtainable. Anyone who thinks otherwise does so at their own risk, as this team has proven time and time again that they should never be underestimated. Nick Ulferts is a senior English education major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to nlulfer@ilstu.edu.
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Redbird Rumble: In honor of Earth Day, students who
Redbird Rumble: Colleges Against Cancer, an ISU RSO,
Redbird Fumble: ISU basketball player Reggie Lynch is
Redbird Rumble: ISU’S Best Buddies organization will host a Friendship Walk on the Quad at 12:30 p.m. Saturday to raise money for its national organization while making a difference in the lives of others.
brought a plastic water bottle to the booth on the Quad Wednesday were given a Camelbak in return. The Camelbaks were a hot commodity among students, as Campus Recreation ran out of its allotted water bottles in less than an hour. transferring to the University of Minnesota for the upcoming season. The men’s basketball team and ISU community will miss Lynch since he made an extremely positive impact on the basketball program over the last two years.
will be hosting its annual Relay for Life event this Friday night through Saturday morning on the Quad. The movement raises awareness and funds for cancer research and aims to fight the harmful disease that affects so many people each year.
Best Buddies to host annual walk in Quad JULIA MORENO Senior Staff
The Illinois State University chapter of Best Buddies will host the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk on the Quad Saturday. “The walk is free. However, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated,” Sarah Macfarlane, president of the ISU Best Buddies chapter and senior special education major, said. “The walk will raise money to open up new chapters and help to spread our mission of inclusion and friendship.” There will be 188 ISU members participating in the walk. Additionally, other colleges, including Bradley, Central Illinois College, Knox College, University of Illinois and Western Illinois University will participate. Macfarlane said the Friendship Walk has been around since 2009. It has had more than 55,000 participants walk in over 26 states and 3 countries, raising over $5 million for Best Buddies. “Ultimately, the Friendship Walk changes lives, as participants walk for inclusion, friendship, leadership and opportunity for people with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD),” Macfarlane said. Event registration begins at 11:45 a.m. The event will last from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
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Earth Day offers sustainable night ANDREW MARSHALL Reporter
Illinois State University kicked off the fourth annual Sustainability Night last night on Earth Day, highlighting how renewable energy is used on a local level while educating students about the different fields of renewable energy. A main topic was the U.S.’s reliance on foreign oil. The presenters provided alternative solutions for power. The featured speakers for the evening were Andy Cukurs, Green Top Grocery and Clean Line Energy. Different local companies set up tables with information on their specific role in the energy field and how students could be a part the quest for a better energy status for the nation. “Businesses are presenting to the youth of ISU and others in the sustainable field about their practices to work towards a sustainable society,” Blake Chausse, a senior renewable energy major, said. Chausse originally became interested in the field after giving an informational speech his freshman year. “After that, I started studying [renewable energy], grew more interested and fell in love with it. Plus I think it’s a great solution to our current energy problems,” Chausse said. From businesses dealing with wind energy to ethanol production plants to local grocery stores, the night featured a large variety of sustainable businesses. One such business, Green Top Grocery, is an organic co-op grocery store looking to come to the Bloomington-Normal area. “We would be a community-owned grocery store that composts and recycles the majority of the material it uses and [would] also look to use local produce as well as have an energy-efficient building,” Katie Novak, outreach manager at Green Top, said. The new store is a grass-roots concept with over 700 local owners looking to get more. Green Top plans to announce the location of
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Students gathered in the Prairie Room to appreciate sustainable practices and projects on Earth Day.
their store in May. Another featured business, Straight Up Solar, was represented by ISU alum Emma Gilmore acting as the solar project developer. “We’re a solar integrator which means we handle anything from design, to permitting and interconnection to the power grid,” Gilmore said. The company largely works to connect people wanting to transition to solar power as their own energy source. They could install solar panels on their roof to generate electricity. Gilmore had her own reasons for going into
the renewable energy field. She now works for Straight Up Solar in Bloomington as a branch from the St. Louis based company. “I wanted to find a way to make a good impact on the world and I like technology and history so [solar energy] marries all the interesting aspects I like into one topic I work with,” Gilmore said. A few of the other exhibitors for the eveneing were WindSolar USA, One Earth Energy, Clean Line Energy and ISU Renewable Energy Society.
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Actress talks social change
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Actress Tessa Thompson visited Illinois State University Tuesday following a showing of her new movie “Dear White People.” The movie “Dear White People” is a comedydrama following the lives of four black students and their experiences at a predominantly white Ivy League college. A free showing of the film “Dear White People’ was held in the Bone Student Center’s Braden Auditorium Monday for students. “I think for us communally we didn’t have an idea of the message. We just wanted to start a conversation,” Thompson said. “We have all felt alternatively whether it’s in our schools or Hollywood that the issues of race were always something that was met with hesitation […] so we wanted to create a space were we could talk about it and even laugh about it and have open dialogues.” Students, staff and faculty gathered in Braden to hear Thompson speak on diversity, inclusion in the arts and the American dream. During Thompson’s presentation, she emphasized the importance of social change through mediums frequently used today and tools on how this generation can get social change “trending.” Roshaunda Coleman / Reporter “If you could lead just a couple people on your Tessa Thompson spoke about “Dear White People” Tuesday. personal feed to alert them to a problem or to how to solve that problem that we all are aware of, then I Thompson earned a Gotham Award for breakthink we are all on the way to creating some change,” through actor, as well as a nomination for best Thompson said. outstanding actress in a motion picture from the The evening presentation, “A Talk About Race NAACP Image Awards for her role in “Dear White Through the Arts,” was followed by a session where People.” She was also featured in the films “Selma” select students got the opportunity to meet and and “For Colored Girls.” She is perhaps best known speak with Thompson about their thoughts on the for her role as Jackie Cook in the television show movie, ask questions and receive an autograph or “Veronica Mars.” selfie with her. The presentation was sponsored by the Dean of “It has been really satisfying to travel with the Students Office and the American Democracy Projfilm, especially on college campuses because that’s ect. The event was free and open to the public for where the film was born, and to see that it is spark- viewing. ing dialogue and debate,” Thompson said.
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The Center for the Performing Arts Theatre will feature a wide variety of talents from students, faculty and guest artists in the School of Theatre and Dance’s Spring Dance Concert this weekend. The performances will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. The concert will feature works by dance faculty members Greg Merriman, Jessica Riss-Waltrip, Sara Semonis and Darby Wilde. Senior dance per formance majors Crystal Poska and Shelby Mitsdarffer will have their choreographed pieces performed as well. Mitsdarffer explained how her
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they will get to see student work and our collaboration with a guest artist from Texas, Tiffanee Arnold,” Pilcher said. “Tiffanee is also bringing some of her students from Texas to perform in our concert.” Arnold choreographed two pieces for the concert, one with Dance Theatre students and the other with dancers from Collin College in Plano, Texas. Students from the School of Theatre and Dance worked with Arnold earlier in the semester during her weeklong trip to Normal. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the College of Fine Arts Box Office in the CPA, by phone at (309) 438-2535 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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piece was chosen for the concert. “I choreographed my solo, titled ‘How Strong,’ originally for a class last semester, and the teachers in the dance program chose it to be brought to the American College Dance Association as well as the Spring Dance Concert,” Mitsdarffer said. Nine pieces will be performed during the concert. Dance styles range from modern to contemporary ballet, promisng something for every audience member to enjoy. Caroline Pilcher, a senior theatre major, believes guests will also enjoy the show because both students and faculty members choreographed the performances. “The audience will get to not only see ISU faculty work, but
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Relay for a cure
Students, community supporters and survivors will gather on the Quad to promote awareness and raise money to find a cure at the ISU Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) Relay For Life Event 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday All night long The opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday will kick off the relay’s first lap around the Quad, featuring cancer survivors and their caregivers. Themed laps, along with games, activities and food from a variety of vendors, will keep the teams busy until the sun comes up Saturday.
Funding care and research All funds raised at Relay For Life events go to the American Cancer Society, a national organization dedicated to funding cancer treatment, education and research for the last 100 years. This year, 52 registered teams will relay toward their $76,000 goal. Teams raised $74,000 for the ACS last year. Since the first event in 1985, teams have raised nearly $5 billion at Relay For Life events worldwide.
The quest for the cure Students voted at Festival ISU for this year’s relay theme “Harry Potter and the Quest for the Cure.” Research is getting closer; the work of the American Cancer Society saves 500 lives a day from cancer.
Going to beautiful lengths Stylists will be on hand to cut and collect hair to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, an American Cancer Society partner. Pantene creates wigs from the donated hair and gives them to cancer patients
Students Emily Kemp, Christine Schwaegler and Andrea Siefert dress up at last year’s Relay for Life.
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Every Tuesday in the State Farm Hall of Business around 5 p.m., you can walk through the building and see students walking to class or meeting with a study group. In room 367, however, Needles of Fury members are likely meeting to work on their different handmade projects. Each member buys their own supplies to
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Karishma Verma knits a purple striped blanket.
work on whatever project they wish. The cost for quality yarn is about $7 a skein, but members also receive donations from their adviser. The members enjoy being in the club because they have an hour every week dedicated to
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something that they are passionate about. They can go in and work on their projects, or if they are too busy, they can hang out and do homework. “It’s a nice creative outlet. We’re so caught up in school and homework right now, but it’s nice to have an hour every week to just sit down and work on our projects,” Karishma Verma, a junior English education major, said. Club President Kelsy Brewer, a senior visual communication major, has been crocheting a blanket in her spare time for the past two years. While other members are also making blankets, freshman Katie Peterson is knitting a pillow with intricate designs. “I started working on it sometime this semester and hopefully I can get it done soon,” Peterson, a middle level education major, said. There are many ways for members to make their creations. Knitting is a two-needle process where the needles are kept in the yarn until the project is complete. Crocheting, however, only uses one needle. “With crocheting, if you make a mistake it is not that noticeable, but with knitting you have to go back and fix it,” Verma said. Besides working on their own pieces, Needles of Fury also works hard to give back to people around the community. “We made scarves for kids with cancer in Peoria, and we also made hats for the Wounded Warriors project,” Brewer said. The time it takes to complete each project depends on what the person is making. For hats and scarves, it usually takes someone one to two weeks. If they had an entire day dedicated to knitting or crocheting, a scarf could be made in about 10 hours. The RSO started in 2008 when a group of students met informally to knit and crochet
together. The faculty adviser, Debbie Brown, saw one of the members knitting one day and asked to be a part of it. Needles of Fury then became a RSO. “In the past, we’ve had adults and faculty members join us, and it was cool to talk with them and ask them about their projects or ISU in general,” Brewer said. Earlier this year, the members went to an alpaca farm to learn about fibers and how alpaca farmers harvest them. Brewer said that they go on these planned trips to learn even more about their hobby and the different things they can do with their projects.
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“It gives me more appreciation when people give me things that they hand make,” Brewer said. “Sometimes you see things on Etsy and wonder why they cost so much, but each project takes time, and it costs a lot to get all the material.”
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All those free lanyards, worn out tumblers, old T-shirts you never wear and old papers you never look at can be tossed. Take a thorough look around your room or apartment and decide whether or not the item is something you will need or want in the future. There is no point in packing and carrying extra stuff that you are never going to use. Do yourself a favor and get rid of these unnecessary items before you start the process of packing and moving out.
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Prepare to pack If you are a person who likes to wait until the last minute to begin packing, you know the struggle and stress that comes with it. Save yourself the trouble and plan ahead for move out. Set a timeline for yourself to decide when you need to start, and pack items little by little. You can start a few days ahead and pack up the things you do not use as much or will not need at the moment, like winter boots. Make sure you have packing supplies on hand before you start, like bags, boxes and tape.
Plan meal choices For those living in an apartment, money can be tight. Wasting food and money is always a pet peeve. To avoid throwing out all your excess food at the end of the semester, plan your last few weeks of meals. That way you can buy the correct amount of groceries without having to worry about what to eat. You will be much more satisfied with your choices, and you will have one less problem to worry about during finals week.
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Bridget Hass, junior family and consumer science, Katie Peterson, freshman middle level education, Kelsy Brewer, senior visual communication, Karishma Verma, junior English education, and Hayley Thomas, sophomore Spanish education, show off their creations.
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“I am looking forward to concerts such as Country Thunder and Lollapalooza. I have three day tickets for Lollapalooza and four day for Country Thunder.”
“Something I am looking forward to this summer is umpiring baseball for little league. Usually the kids are around 12 to 13.”
Megan Michelsen, freshman, special education major
Alan Cipich, senior, economics major
“I’m looking forward to seeing the Preview students because it’s refreshing to see that younger students are going to be where I was at one point.”
“This summer is going to be pretty exciting. I’m going to Summer Camp and Summer Set. The lineup just came out.”
Ashley Blain, senior, sociology major
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Make travel plans Sure, your roommate’s boyfriend’s cousin said he has an extra spot in his car to drive you home after move out, but what about all your stuff? Make sure you have a reliable mode of transportation and that you take your luggage into consideration. When finals are done and everyone is scrambling to get out of Blo-No, finding a ride can be tough. Often times, we realize we packed more than we thought when trying to pack it into our cars. Avoid this and plan ahead.
Think smart If you are only going home for the summer and your apartment will sit empty for three months, consider what you really need to bring with you. Pack up the stuff you need and leave the rest. Often times, we overpack and bring our entire closet home with us, when in reality, we only need our summer wardrobes. Leave the Uggs in your school closet, and bring home all your shorts and tank tops. While you are packing, remember to bring home any valuables, just in case of a break-in. It is always better to be cautious.
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“I am excited for music festivals and concerts. Summer Camp is coming up and Electric Forest.” Bridget Cleary, senior, community health education major
“This summer I am looking forward to working, and then I am leaving to start my internship.” Jordan Backstrom, grad student
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Last Blast to end the year with a bang ALYSSA GROH Reporter
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As the school year comes to an end, what better way to say goodbye to your friends for the summer than attending one Last Blast? This event is hosted by Up Late at State and UPB and will provide a memorable end to your year. “Last Blast is the final event of the Up Late season, and we are going out with a ‘blast,’” Nora Diaz, a graduate student with Up Late at State, said. The event will be held Saturday at the grassy area across from Redbird Arena and Tri Towers. The Last Blast will be from 9 p.m. until midnight, and admission is free. The event will have many different activities. Students have the choice of airbrushing trucker hats and making DIY street signs. They will also have the chance to win engraved water bottles, leather bracelets and dry erase boards. For students who love to be active, there will be inflatable obstacle courses and a bungee trampoline. A wide variety of vendors will also cater the event. There will be many local restaurants to choose from such as DP Dough, It’s Poppin’, DQ, Jimmy John’s and Insomnia Cookies. If you are looking for a late night snack option, they will also have a variety of snacks including chips, pudding cups and fruit snacks. Be sure to dress for the weather and the
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Bouncy house obstacle courses will be the main event at the Last Blast.
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Prices differ depending on where the seats are located. Closer orchestra seats are $68 dollars, mezzanine seats are $55 and the farther seats can be bought for $35. “Starting a couple of days before [the show], we will begin to start selling a lot of our tickets.” Box office worker Colleen Russell said. However, Russell said they have already been selling a lot of tickets for Blue Man group, and the closer orchestra seating is already filling up. Therefore, it is recommended to buy tickets as soon as possible. The box office is open between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets can also be purchased online at through Ticket Master.
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Nursing, speech students work together in new program BREANNA GROW Reporter
A new program at Illinois State University is the first of its kind to bring nursing and communication sciences and disorders (CSD) students together to improve patient care. Jennine Harvey-Northrop, an assistant professor in the Mennonite College of Nursing, explained miscommunication between healthcare professionals keeps patients from receiving the best care possible and can even harm patients. Though both work to care for patients, who for many reasons may have trouble communicating, speech language pathologists (SLP) and nurses train separately and often do not know how to work
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together. The idea for the nursing-CSD pilot program first came up two years ago as the two departments brainstormed the best way to use a donation from John and Joanne Maitland. The couple has ties to both departments, with John a long-term patient of the SLP program and Joanne a former member of the nursing board. Rather than split the donation between the departments to use independently, HarveyNorthrop, clinical supervisor Rene McClure and nursing assistant professor Charlene Aaron wanted to find a way to improve patient care together. Harvey-Northrop said little work is being done to bridge the communication gap between nurses and speech-language pathologists. Institutions focusing on the problem tend to spend one lecture on the subject and do not include hands-on experience when working with other students.
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In addition to five one-hour lectures, group discussions and case studies, the 16 students in this new semester-long course are required to complete three simulations to experience first-hand what it is like to work with other healthcare professionals. In the simulation, volunteer nurses and friends of the College of Nursing portray patients with different language, swallowing or cognition deficits. In each situation, students rely on each other’s information to get the full picture of what the patient is dealing with. Students need to work together to correctly assess their patients and determine treatment options. No one simulation is alike, ensuring students rely on their classmates to solve problems. “We saw them talking to each other more, and just being bolder,” McClure said of students’ progress in the course. “At first they were so intimidated, but by the third time,
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they know how this is supposed to go.” Learning together in the classroom, students in the simulation could expect what their partner should know about a specific communication deficit and ask the right questions to build a better picture of their patient’s case. McClure said the departments plan to offer the course again next fall and will continue the program “as long as the funds are there.” To learn more about the project and how to support it, contact Jenny Ward, director of Development, at (309) 438-718 or jsward@ IllinoisState.edu.
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Women’s golf finishes fourth in MVC Tournament NICK ULFERTS Sports Reporter
Though the lowest team score in the final round was not enough to propel it into first place, the women’s golf team should still be proud it finishws fourth in the MVC Tournament. After a rough start in round one in which the team fell to ninth, the Redbirds were led by senior Brianna Cooper and freshman Kiley Walsh, who both finished in the top ten on the individual leaderboard. The Redbirds came back from the bottom of the Brianna standings and Cooper f i n i she d t he season strong. The Redbirds did not get the start they wanted, as the team shot 318 on the first day, 17 strokes back from first place Wichita State and leading only Northern Iowa in the standings. Yet the team did not give up, as a strong second round bounced the team up to 5th, carried by Cooper, whose 151 individual score had the senior tied for second place on the individual leaderboard.
The hot shooting continued into the final round; Walsh’s resurgent play was a huge factor in the Redbirds’ climb. The freshman shot 3-over-par in the final round, good enough to move her into seventh overall on the individual leaderboard. In their final games as Redbirds, seniors Hayley Guyton and Lauren English finished tied for 18th and 23rd respectively, and though she was not able to hang on to second place, Cooper was still able to finish in sole possession of third on the individual leaderboard. The collective performances of the team allowed for the Redbirds to gain a comfortable lead over Bradley and came just two strokes shy of tying Southern Illinois for third. Wichita State once again dominated in the MVC tournament, winning its second straight MVC title by a margin of 13 strokes over second place Missouri State. “What a great comeback for us, especially having the low round of the day today in crazy w indy condit ion s,” he ad c oach Da rby Darby Sligh said. “We Sligh obv iously did not set out to get fourth, but we fought until the very end the best we could. Top-10 finishes
by Brianna and Kiley helped lead us, and I was proud of the way the seniors bounced back. We have a bright future ahead, and we will start preparing for next year as soon as we get back.” The MVC tournament marks the end of the 2014-2015 campaign for the women’s golf team. The Redbirds will return to action in September.
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Lynch flies the Redbird coop Sophomore basketball player Reggie Lynch will transfer from ISU to the University of Minnesota JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Reporter
ready to brave the 2015-16 season with the same high expectations. “I’m really confident in this group of guys,” Muller said. “They’ve worked unbelievably hard. I’m confiSophomore center Reggie Lynch dent in our incoming guys and in my coaching staff announced his decision to transfer to develop guys.” to Minnesota Tuesday morning, first Lynch will have to sit out the 2015-16 season, reported by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. per the NCAA transfer rule. He will have two years The 6-foot-10 255-pound Edina, Minn., native of eligibility remaining, beginning in the 2016-17 averaged 9.5 points on 50.0 percent shooting along season. with 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game this The move places a hurdle to Illinois State’s immeseason. Lynch’s decision to move back to Mindiate goals. How the Redbirds react will be the nesota places him just 15 minutes away from his ultimate key to their success. Without Lynch, ISU hometown. will now be able to play a faster paced tempo with Lynch officially announced his decision via Twitall-around quickness. ter when he tweeted Tuesday: “I WILL BE SIGNING Muller recently signed VCU’s Jeremy Ballard as TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TO CONan assistant coach. Ballard helped lead a HAVOC TINUE TO MY COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAREER!” Rams defense, one of the best in the nation. Bal Reggie is the nephew of University of Minnesota lard will assist the Redbirds with his defensive and NBA alum Kevin Lynch. tactics, who were already a top-tier defensive team Lynch’s decision places a hole at the center position last season. for the Redbirds who finished the 2014-15 campaign Illinois State possesses several threats at every with a 22-13 overall record. Lynch received All-MVC position besides the five-spot. ISU now returns Defensive Team and All-MVC Second Team honors. three projected starters including point guard He was also selected to the MVC All-Tournament Paris Lee, forward DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and team after the Redbirds defeated No. 1 Wichita State forward Deontae Hawkins along with key role playin the MVC Semifinals then falling just short to No. ers in guards Justin McCloud and Tony Wills and 2 Northern Iowa in the MVC Championship. forward MiKyle McIntosh. “I really and truly would like to thank the ISU Following the news, Lee later tweeted, “We still family for letting me represent and be a part of have our same goals set #Redbird4Life.” Archive Photo the Redbird pride,” Lynch said. “It’s always been Reggie Lynch has played in 33 of the Redbirds’ 2014-15 games, starting in 30. A long and athletic group, the Redbirds were my dream to be one of the great players at the U. I arguably the most athletic team in the Valley. played well, ISU played its best basketball. Lynch displayed haven’t been more excited in my life.” Muller and his coaching staff maintain a reputation of that at times he could be a threat to opposing offenses in A team that just missed out on the NCAA Tournament never backing down, always facing a tough schedule, posthe paint and a force down low in the post. this season, the Redbirds showed glimpses of how elite they sessing a high RPI. Muller is confident Illinois State will be His absence presents a set back to the Redbirds who could be. ready come tipoff in October. seemed bound to take a major leap in the MVC next season. Despite Lynch having foul trouble in a handful of games, “We have high expectations here to compete for champiHead coach Dan Muller insists his team will still be he showed potential. Lynch was inconsistent but when he onships and that will be our expectation moving forward.”
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Hendren transfered to ISU from Heartland Community College, where he played two successful baseball seasons.
Ask anyone in the dugout and they will tell you the same thing: Jacob Hendren is a quiet, often-reserved and softspoken person. Of course, those same people will unanimously agree on another fact: The left-handed pitcher can flat out sling a baseball. Hendren is in his first year of Division 1 competition after transferring to Illinois State University from Heartland Community College, where he dominated on the mound for two seasons at the junior college level, pitching for a peren-
nial national title-contending program. In his freshman season, he went 9-1 with a 2.21 earned run average and followed with a 5-0 run and 3.59 ERA in his sophomore campaign. Toss in a 135 strikeout total over two years — including an absolutely ridiculous 73-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio last spring — and it is safe to say the southpaw can paint the corners with the best of them. “We can’t pat ourselves on the backs too much as coaches; he was pretty good when he got here,” ISU head coach Bo Durkac said. “If you look at his numbers last year at Heartland as a sophomore, they were just eye-popping. You couldn’t believe how many guys he struck out and how few guys he walked.” Hendren has refused to slow down, picking up right where he left off last spring. The junior currently holds a 7-1 record with a 3.46 ERA and a 59-to-19 strikeout-towalk ratio. He has already had four outings this season in which he threw at least seven innings — including coming within one out of a complete game in a win against Southern Illinois last weekend. But enough with the numbers. What really makes Hendren special is his focus and disciplined competitive drive. He is not a Carlos Zambranotype who wears his emotions on his sleeves. “He lives for baseball,” Durkac said. “He’s what we call a quiet competitor. He’s not a guy who is outwardly emotional that screams and yells at himself, but you know he wants to do well and he takes his craft very seriously.” Hearing from Hendren himself, his approach to every game is pretty simple. “Each time I go out there I just try to improve on my performance because there’s always something you can work on,” Hendren said. Soft-spoken and humble fits him to a tee. Take it from one of the people that knows him best, his twin brother (and fellow Redbird teammate) Jared Hendren, an outstanding player in his own right, currently sporting a .325
batting average with 25 runs scored, including Tuesday night’s go-ahead run in the team’s 7-5 win over Illinois Wesleyan. “He’s really conservative, doesn’t say too much,” Jared said. “But back home, and outside of baseball, he’ll talk once you get to know him.” “But every time he steps on the mound he brings that competitive edge,” Jared added. “He’s always focused and you never see him get too emotional on the mound, which is really good for a pitcher. When he steps on the mound, we just feel like we have a really good chance to win.” The two have been lifelong teammates — sticking together from their days at LeRoy Middle School to nearby University High School and Heartland College — and have always been there to help string each other along. “We’ve played on the same team since we were little,” Jacob said. “It’s been good. It’s nice to have him around and have someone that’s always there for you.” Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Hendren’s success this year is that he is making a seamless transition into the heated level of high-caliber Division 1 baseball. Although he is not a flamethrower, he tops the radar gun at a very respectable 90 mph — Hendren mixes his arsenal of a curveball, change-up and cutter to keep the ball down in the zone and confuse hitters because as he puts it, “The competition is obviously better. You have to pitch down, otherwise you get hurt.” “It’s a different animal here, hitters are more disciplined and you have a lot smaller margin for error,” Durkac said. “For a guy that came from the junior college ranks, right to a Division 1, upper-level Missouri Valley Conference baseball team, to do as well as he’s been doing in his first year is very surprising because a lot of guys struggle that first year.” The scary part, at least for opposing hitters, is that Hendren still has the rest of this season and one more year left at ISU. The fun is just beginning.