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This weekend, students, faculty and community members walked as a part of the annual Relay for Life, hosted by Colleges Against Cancer, while raising money and awareness for cancer research. Participants were also able to donate their hair to make wigs for cancer patients.
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Although the event was cut short due to weather conditions, ISU’s Colleges Against Cancer raised over $42,000 for cancer research at Relay for Life Saturday ANDREW MARSHALL Reporter
Filled with entertainment, food and festivities, Illinois State University Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) Relay for Life raised $42, 105 for cancer research this weekend. Students, community members and survivors all gathered on the Quad at 6 p.m. on Friday. Despite the rain ending the event around 2 a.m., participants worked together toward one common goal. The opening ceremony began with ISU Pep Band and Redline Dance Team performing in the center of the Quad in front of the relayers. When the performances concluded, the event leaders spoke to a large crowd of participants. CAC president Katie Elsen explained
how Relay for Life is a life-changing journey to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those who passed and continue fighting back against the disease. “Katie and I are so proud to be standing here with you this evening doing what other relayers in more than 5,000 communities and 20 countries around the world are doing this weekend,” CAC vice president Patty Fountain said. “By walking the track you are joining forces with millions of people worldwide who want to save lives and finish the fight against cancer.” Once cancer survivor, Kendra Penke, an ISU music therapy major, told her story at the event. After having cancer when she was five and then again at the age of 11, Penke has now been cancer free for nine
years. “Overcoming this has helped me see the beauty that the future could hold if we put an end to this,” Penke said. “I want there to be hope and a future and I want to imagine a world without cancer.” As another way of contributing to cancer, Elsen, along with other event leaders, cut off eight inches of their hair to donate to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign. The Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign partners with the American Cancer Society to create wigs for cancer patients nationwide. Stylists and survivors stood by during the event to collet donations. Finally, survivors began walking the first lap around the Quad, with other
teams joining right after. Students played frisbee, football and entertained themselves in other ways throughout the event; the Quidditch team played as well. Among the teams participating, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity returned for a second year, performing Men In Tights while collecting money in jugs for cancer research. The event raised around $1,700 that night while bands Ska’s the Limit, Paper Planes and Oh Goodness played to the crowd. WZND also played music on the Quad. Relay for Life was sponsored by local businesses such as DP Dough, Guitar World, Emack and Bolio’s Ice Cream, Nacho Mamma’s Food Truck and others.
City Council to vote on sidewalk café proposal EMA SASIC Staff Writer
The Bloomington Liquor Commission, headed by Mayor Tari Renner, is proposing an increase in sidewalk cafés in downtown Bloomington to promote a thriving city. During last Tuesday’s meeting, the commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council to amend the current ordinance and allow businesses that have tavern licenses to apply for sidewalk café permits. Currently, only businesses that hold restaurant licenses can apply for permits, which cost $100 per year. Renner believes the council will support the proposal due to the benefits the city will receive. “The goal is to revitalize downtown for people to come,” Renner said. “This will add
more energy in the city and create more of a downtown atmosphere.” The City Council will return May 11 to vote on the new amendment. The new proposal would require the outdoor cafes to close at 10 p.m. every evening. Businesses also have to meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Guidelines and others that ensure pedestrians with disabilities have safe and equitable access to sidewalks, according to the Pantagraph. Applications for sidewalk cafés are subject to review by city engineers to ensure the site is large enough for both patrons and pedestrians to use. SEE CAFÉ PAGE 9
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New RSO to bring food to the hungry AVE RIO Senior Staff
A new student organization, Student Leaders of Service and Change (SLSC), was formed to make positive changes for those in need as part of a project in a Leading Organizational Change class. In Associate Professor Yongmei Liu’s class, instead of studying and taking exams about organizational change, students have the opportunity to gain real experience in leading an effort for change and managing projects. “SLSC’s mission is to serve as an academic platform that shapes students to be tomorrow’s leaders through dynamic service-based change projects,” Lui, who is also the faculty adviser for SLSC, said. All students enrolled in the class are considered members of the new RSO, but the organization is planning to expand to include everyone who is interested. Currently, there are 31 student members. SLSC is hosting an informational meeting and election at 5 p.m. Thursday in Room 132 in the State Farm Hall of Business.
Senior management in organizational leadership major Kyle Mason is the team leader in charge of fundraising and sustainability. “SLSC trains and equips students for their lives outside of school,” Mason said. The experience students gain by participating in SLSC will impact the community in two ways, he added. “First, by providing real help to those that need it in the community and beyond,” he said. “Second, by filling the workforce with employees that will positively influence any organizations that they end up a part of.” One of SLSC’s main projects next semester will be a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) event. The international organization encourages groups to host a “MobilePack” where up to 500 volunteers can pack up to 100,000 meals for starving children around the world. SLSC plans to host this MobilePack in November. Organizations in nearly 70 countries around the world distribute these meals to children with the greatest need, Liu said.
“We are inspired to be part of this great mission and to help our local community to be more aware of the issue of world hunger,” Liu said. “The world has enough food for everyone, yet many people go to bed every night with a hungry stomach. We want to bring people in this community together to bring change to this picture.” In order to make this event happen, SLSC must raise about $22,000 to pay for the food. Liu said SLSC plans to work with other RSOs on campus, local businesses, churches and schools to raise the funds. The RSO Phi Gamma Nu expressed interest in partnering with SLSC’s efforts, Liu said. SLSC is having several fundraising events, including a dodgeball tournament this past Sunday, They are also planning a fundraiser with D.P. Dough from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m Tuesday. “We are planning to have more fundraisers like these in the fall semester and are also going to find partners in the local community for support,” Liu said. SEE RSO ON PAGE 10
Normal Theater hires ISU instructor ANDREW MARSHALL Reporter
Illinois State University’s own Adam Fox is switching stages and transitioning to act as the theater and civic arts manager for the Town of Normal. “There’s a lot that was really exciting to me about this job and being able to think about festivals throughout Normal. The ways that we can transform the town and spaces and make performance opportunities to make things be really exciting and engaging,” Fox said. Fox has worked in stage management since he graduated from ISU, beginning with Chicago’s Redmoon Theater. This company finds regular city spots and rejuvenates them by putting on untraditional shows in each space. While working with Redmoon Theater, Fox was a part of the White House’s Halloween celebration. Locally, Fox served as the production manager for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival for five seasons in 2013. “Adam Fox is the real deal. He works hard, is passionate about the arts and is very connected to this community,” Kevin Rich, artistic director for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, said. “He’s made huge contributions to ISU and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, and I’m very excited to see where he takes the Normal Theater.” Fox also worked for the Cornbelters as operations director and as audio engineer for the Bloomington Flex Professional Basketball organization. “He was the best candidate out of everyone that interviewed. We’re leaving the door wide open with a
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clean slate for [Fox] to put some of his ideas to use and take some chances,” Doug Wiggs, Normal’s assistant director of Parks and Recreation, said. Fox will work primarily in Uptown Normal with entertainment for Normal Theater and in other venues around town for which Fox has big plans. “To be able to respond to what people in the community really want and what they need is so exciting, and that’s what’s so great about this position, that it has a little bit room for growth and evolution,” Fox said. He intends to pair movies in the theater with additional entertainment, whether it be grouping movies together, hosting an expert speaker related to the movie topic or even providing a musical performance in addition to the film. Also, there are many ways we can use the Normal Theater or other area venues to host ISU theater groups, the Shakespeare Festival or a number of other groups, so the community can experience and enjoy their talent, Fox said. Although he is leaving ISU, he will not be far from campus. His office is just right around the corner. “Adam always has lots of creative and innovative ideas. Adam has a passion for students and will be missed,” ISU Director of the School of Theatre and Dance Janet Wilson said. “However, we look forward to collaborating with him in new ways in his new position for the Town of Normal.” A man who has been part of local theater for so long is only switching occupations, now working to bring fresh entertainment to Uptown.
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More students should participate in Relay for Life
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n the early hours of Saturday morning, huddled together under tents and blankets were the remaining participants of Illinois State University’s annual Relay for Life. Participants had been there since 6 p.m. and were determined to stay for twelve hours, from dusk until dawn, to symbolize the journey of those fighting cancer. With the temperature hovering around forty degrees, many had already left, driven out by the weather conditions. Unfortunately, rain forced even the most dedicated to leave early before 6 a.m. Relay for Life is among the essential events that students should participate in while attending ISU. Each year,
hundreds of students and community members unite to raise thousands of dollars for cancer research, coming together to honor survivors and remember lost ones. The stories and memories that are shared make for an unforgettable experience, one that shows just how strong the ISU community is and inspires hope for a cancer-free future. And yet, as it often does, the weather refused to cooperate. This year, participants raised $42,105.58, an incredible sum that will impact lives in the future and one that students should be proud of. However, the effects of the poor weather showed. It is still significantly less than what was raised in years past when donations
topped $70,000. Fewer RSOs were stationed throughout the Quad, and though Relay was just as special this year as every year before, it was hard not to notice
This year’s Relay for Life participants raised $42,105.58 in donations to help fight cancer and fund further research. the decrease in turnout for the event. The turnout, or lack thereof, cannot completely be attributed to the weather. After all, late April is the most stressful time of
the year for most students, with finals and move-outs looming. However, the forecast of rain and cold was definitely a factor, and it is for that reason that next year’s Relay for Life committee should consider permanently relocating to Redbird Arena. Ideally, Relay for Life would be held under cloudless skies in 70 degree weather. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. Warm nights are still a rarity in April, with cold and rain always a factor. Though the experience of seeing the sun rise after a night of tribute is a powerful one, the risk of low turnouts and early cancellations may mean reconsidering that tradition. Relay for Life has been just as profound when held in Redbird
Arena. Participants stayed longer and, more importantly, walked longer. Restroom facilities were also more accessible. Above all, there was no reason to worry about weather. Again, any event that raises thousands of dollars for cancer research is a success, and this year’s Relay for Life did just that — $42,105.58 is quite a feat. Yet years past have shown that ISU is capable of more than that. Having Relay for Life in Redbird Arena may not completely restore that level of participation, but doing so would eliminate weather-related issues and encourage participants to stay longer. For an event as important as Relay, it is a change that should be considered.
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Democratic resolution would decrease college debt MY VIEW Matt Johnson Columnist
A group of congressional democrats drafted a resolution last week, ensuring students who attend public colleges or universities would graduate debt-free.
The new plan comes at a time when tuition for higher education may see an increase due to the recent Illinois higher education budget cuts, especially for Illinois State University. As an added element, the student jobs provided by ISU to help students pay a portion of student loans will be cut due to the new budgetary restraints. College should be seen as an investment for the country and not a class-based “Can you pay for it?” elitism. The U.S. total student loan debt has surpassed 1.1 trillion dollars and is steadily rising. A valid reason the economy has been slow to recover are student
loans and new graduates’ hesitation to spend in fear of amassing more debt. Student loans are the second highest consumer debt behind mortgages. It is a crime to steal wealth from 18 to 22 year olds trying to better themselves for the future and the economy. As a student, it can be frustrating to hear these statistics. In a perfect world, debt forgiveness would be ideal — but we live in America. The problem with debt forgiveness is that it creates a vicious cycle in which borrowers feel they will be forgiven other debts in the future. They borrow
more loans at higher rates with riskier investments. Students will then have the money to spend in other areas, leading to a weakened ability to repay. Lower tuition and more advanced placement courses for students in high school is the driving force of the resolution. The democrats feel if they can prepare students early, so they take fewer classes at a university at a higher cost, it will provide some relief from student loan debt. The educational offerings and accountability measures will be put in place similarly to Obama’s two free years of community
Over the past 30 years, college tuition has seen a 300 percent increase, according to the new resolution, adding to the crippling debt currently experienced by college graduates. On average, individuals who graduate with a bachelor’s degree have a debt of $29,400, according to the College Board. The ripple effect of this situation only plagues the growth of an economy. When students graduate with high debt, they are less inclined to buy a house, start a business or invest heavily until they can shrink the financial burden.
college plan. This is why the new democratic resolution may be the best option we have on the table. The congressional democrats are pushing for Hillary Clinton to endorse the resolution as she makes her trip to Iowa. As for me, I agree, and I say we make student loan debt a problem of the past. 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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Today’s Redbird Rumble or Fumble: Redbird Rumble: ISU’s baseball team scored its first victory over a nationally-ranked opponent in over eight years Saturday as the Redbirds topped No. 15 Missouri State, 4-1, at Duffy Bass Field.
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Redbird Rumble: The new democratic resolution should
diminish student loan debt, so it would be helpful if Congress passed this initiative. Many students struggle to pay their loans back, and this may be a way to improve this national issue.
Redbird Fumble: It is a shame that the turnout for Relay for
Life was not as impressive as it has been in previous years. The weather may have contributed to the lower participation, but the ISU event was still successful in raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
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Best Buddies walk for friendship The popular program reinstated their mission Saturday by hosting a walk to support inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Reporter
Saturday, Illinois State University’s Best Buddies chapter sponsored its annual Buddies Walk in Schroeder Hall. After spring showers attempted to wash out the event, the Best Buddies program relocated to Schroeder Hall where it began the festival full of tailgating -themed events. The walk included 25 registered teams and celebrated its 25th anniversary of “creating opportunities to build natural friendship with people in the communities with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their nondisabled peers.” The tailgate themed event included local radio station 99.5 live broadcasting throughout the day. Best Buddies is a calendar-based program that has high school and college chapters. Their well-known themes and visions include creating true deep meaningful friendships between individuals despite intellectual differences. Best Buddies has 15 programs in Illinois. “I think the event is just a glimpse of what buddies is about,” Area Director Jamie Davis said. “Best Buddies is about creating oneto-one friendships between people whose lives would not naturally overlap and really working to promote inclusion and allowing people with intellectual disabilities in a different way and to see that friendships are friendships regardless to whose involved.” The high school chapters connect general education students with special education
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ISU’s chapter of Best Buddies walked through Schroeder Hall Saturday afternoon to create friendships among people who would not normally associate together. students, who are paired and communicate once a week, twice a month and generally have chapter parties twice a month. “There’s no such thing as a wall when it involves a friend,” Davis said.
“This gives them a chance to come together as Best Buddies Central Illinois and allow the community to come in and say we also support inclusion and the work done in the community.”
According to Davis, Best Buddies will be officially opening a Bloomington office in November, which would be its second office since the Chicago headquarters office.
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Her Campus’ new book guides women through college MOLLIE MCDONNELL Senior Staff
Do you remember moving into your dorm for the first time and thinking, “Wow, this is college?” Then, after the initial excitement phase, the fears set in. Where are my classes? How do I find parties? Will I make friends? This is where the new book “The Her Campus Guide to College Life” comes in handy. This book, written by Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, Annie Chandler Wang and Windsor Hanger Western, the writers and editors of Her Campus, is here to help answer any question a college girl can think to ask. While Her Campus is already a popular website for young women to go to for news, pop culture and other articles, the writers felt that they had more to offer to college girls. Kaplan Lewis, co-founder, co-author, and editor-in-chief of Her Campus, explained how Her Campus came to the decision about creating a book. “As much as we love everything about the Internet, we still appreciate the value of curling up with a good book, too,” Kaplan Lewis said. “While our site provides a ton of fabulous articles individually, we thought it
would be nice to put together a comprehensive “guide” of sorts to college life, that would be the collegiette’s bible,” Kaplan Lewis explained. When writing the book, the Her Campus writers had to work hard to
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Authors Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, Annie Chandler Wang and Windsor Hanger Western used their experience as editors at Her Campus to write the new guide.
make the articles they are used to writing “flow together in one cohesive book,” Kaplan Lewis said. This worked out beautifully for the writers, considering that the book is a thorough guide covering a variety of topics, from dating advice to tips on how to stay on track academically. “The book is really about how all these areas of your life — health, relationships, academics, etc. — come together in college,” Kaplan Lewis
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Wisconsin Dells Anyone who lives in Northern Illinois is familiar with this magical place, known for its water parks and amusement spots. Located in south-central Wisconsin, this spot is perfect for a weekend trip to enjoy the many tourist perks and parks. There are shops, restaurants and activities and the price is right for college students on a budget. Grab a few friends, pack your swimsuit and spend a couple days in the self-proclaimed “water park capital of the world.”
explained. “I think the importance of having a well-rounded college experience is key,” she continued. “Our book isn’t just about academics, or just about parties, or just about eating healthy; it’s about how all these areas of your life come together to make your college experience the amazing four years it should be,” Kaplan Lewis said. Although there are many valuable pieces of advice laced within the chapters, Kaplan Lewis feels that one chapter should be paid extra attention. “The chapter on mental health is one of the more critically important ones,” Kaplan Lewis said. “In college, it’s key to manage stress and make sure you’re in a positive state of mind in order to be able to get the most out of everything college has to offer,” she explained. How to manage this and many other tough situations are addressed in “The Her Campus Guide to College Life.” At the retail price of $11.40, this may be the cheapest and most comprehensive book a college girl will find. The book is available online or through stores like Target and Barnes & Noble. Pick up a copy to read over the summer and learn how to live your college experience to the fullest.
Lake Geneva Another wonderful spot located just north of the border is Lake Geneva. It is only about 10 miles north of Illinois, and about an hour and a half drive from Chicago. There is a clean beach for swimming and plenty of shops and restaurants. Lake Geneva is a quaint town with many beautiful trails to walk along the lake. It is close enough to take a quick day trip, or stay a few nights at one of the fine hotels or condos that can be rented in the area. This is the perfect short-term vacation spot.
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You can never go wrong with a trip to Chicago. While many students live close to the city and visit often, mix it up by spending a night or two in the city and explore spots that are new or different than your usual city routine. There is always something going on and there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, shops and museums to visit during your stay. Spend a few days in Chicago and venture out of your comfort zone. You may just find your new favorite spot in the city.
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St. Louis If you live in Southern Illinois and want a short city vacation, St. Louis might be your best bet. It is only about a three-hour drive from ISU, making it a reasonable road trip. There are plenty of hotels with a range of prices to choose from, and restaurants and bars to enjoy the city lifestyle. Visit the city when the Cardinals are in town and buy tickets to a baseball game. The Ballpark Village outside the stadium is a fun place to grab a drink or some food before or after the game.
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If your heart yearns for a trip to the beach, a few days in Michiana might be the best choice. Michiana is located in the southwest corner of Michigan. Intersecting with the corner of Indiana, this village is right on Lake Michigan. Tourists can rent beach houses and condos to stay for a few nights and enjoy all that the beach has to offer. There are also shops and restaurants to dine at. Michiana is only an hour outside Chicago, making it a prime vacation spot for Illinois residents.
How to stay on track for graduation MOLLIE MCDONNELL Senior Staff
By senior year, there are always a handful of students scrambling to rack up the last of their needed credits to graduate on time. Avoid the stress and get your schedule planned out ahead of time. As long as students stay on track and keep in touch with their advisers, graduating on time should not be an issue. According to advisers Amelia Noel-Elkins, director of University College, and Jess Ray, University Registrar, most students do end up graduating on time. “Most students face no issues at all graduating on time,” Noel-Elkins and Ray said. “In spring 2014, 89% of the students who applied for graduation did graduate. The 2014 Factbook indicates that 92% of those who graduated in 2014 did so in five years or less.” This information may come as a shock, but is also reassuring for hopeful seniors. Those who may come across some issues when trying to graduate in a timely matter are students who have faced obstacles earlier in their college careers. “Most often, those students who enter a degree program later in their college career — either because they changed their mind about their major or because it took them longer
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to be admitted to their desired major — are the ones who take a bit longer to graduate,” the advisers said. While these students may have a hard time graduating in
four years, most others should be able to graduate on time. To stay on the safe side, make sure you keep in touch with your adviser. “Meeting with your adviser is the best way to put your mind at ease, but there are many variables that can impact graduation throughout someone’s college career,” NoelElkins said. “Take your planning one step at a time and be sure you are double checking your requirements all throughout your career.” During your senior year, make sure to do your homework and get your paperwork done as soon as possible, because it can help you catch any possible mistakes within your transcripts before it is too late. “Be sure you apply for graduation by the published deadline; this gives the Office of the University Registrar time to review your record and make you aware of any missing requirements,” the advisors said. Redbirds are more than capable to graduate within four years, if their schedules are accurately outlined. By their junior year, students should have their entire schedules prepared to be able to rest easy during their last year at Illinois State University. While the fear of not graduating on time may still linger in the back of all seniors’ minds, students can rest easy by regularly visiting their advisers and keeping their grades up in their classes.
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Fans worship new Panic! sound in track ‘Hallelujah’ GIANNA ANNUNZIO Reporter
Panic! at the Disco has resurrected its music after over a year of absence from the industry, gracing us sinners with a religious experience in its newest single, “Hallelujah.” Although the track’s official release date was set for April 20, the single was accidentally leaked online the night before. As it spread rapidly across social media and through fans’ speakers nationwide, the band decided to officially release “Hallelujah” prematurely, to the delight of many. As most fans would agree, the most grueling part of expecting a new song by Panic! is anticipating the musical direction the band will explore next. As a band known for its ever-changing genre, the group continues to include an element of surprise in each track, “Hallelujah” included. The song opens with a jazzy, 18-second brass intro, with frontman Brendon Urie speaking about “a moment you’ll never remember, and a night you’ll never forget.” It continues with short, inaudible voiceovers, building to the song’s actual beginning. The track then propels listeners directly into its lively chorus, arguably its most uplifting attribute. If people danced along with the song, they would likely raise their hands in blissful worship, swaying back and forth to the track’s subtle trumpets, soulful choir singers and perfectly
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Brendon Urie, now the only original member, exhibits the same vocals fans love in new single, “Hallelujah.”
adjusted beat. As always, Urie’s vocals are spot-on, generating a feeling of euphoria accompanied by rhythmic layers of sound. The track even reflects the parade-like harmony of the band’s 2008 record, “Pretty. Odd.”
As if the surprise leak was not enough, “Hallelujah’s” upbeat, even celebratory sound may have blind-sided fans further; with the announcement of drummer Spencer Smith’s permanent departure from the band, it would not be inconceivable for the track to have a more melancholy feel. Despite the solemn news, the band emphasizes its ability to overcome any hurdle with the release of “Hallelujah.” This track is not bitter or vengeful. It celebrates rebirth. Compared to the uplifting chorus, the song’s actual verses falter both lyrically and rhythmically. The lyrics are short, choppy and to the point — a much different experience from Panic!’s younger, convoluted records. The rhythm also relaxes, shifting from a celebratory chant to a steady beat accompanied by a double tracking of Urie’s vocals. The lyrics resort to worded clichés such as, “I was drunk and I didn’t mean a thing” and, “You’ll never know if you don’t ever try again.” Though the writing quality is easy to pick apart, it is understandable considering Urie’s admitted trouble composing lyrics in the past. It is possible the lines, “Then the time for being sad is over/And you miss them like you miss no other/And being blue is better than being over it,” could also be mocked were it not for an eminent feeling that they hold greater meaning. Perhaps “being blue is better than being over it” relates directly to Urie holding the title as “the last man standing,” from the original Panic! lineup. Overall, “Hallelujah” stands as a limitless track, breathing life into a new era of Panic!. It aims to take the troubled past and run with it, embracing both fault and triumph. The track marks a powerful new sound, lineup and spirit.
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Car thefts rise in Blo-No JULIA MORENO Senior Staff
Bloomington and Normal police are not sure what is causing the steep increase in reports of stolen vehicles in the two communities since the beginning of the year. “A lot of the thefts have been crimes of opportunity,” Normal Assistant Chief of Police Steve Petrilli said. “Vehicles [are] left unlocked with the keys inside.” Since January 1, there have been 31 reports of stolen cars in the Bloomington-Normal area. There were 28 reports of car theft during all of 2014. “Honestly, we have people entering cars who have found valuables in plain sight,” Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner said. “And the owner of the car will leave the car unlocked with the keys inside. The car gets stolen.”
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The proposed amendment also promotes increased sales for many of the businesses interested in setting up sidewalk cafes. However, Jan Lancaster, owner of The Bistro at 316 N. Main St., finds more satisfaction knowing that her city will thrive. “I am not doing this to really benefit my personal business, but more to improve our downtown,” Lancaster said.
Heffner said the police department is at its wit’s end and is hoping the public will assist both police departments by staying vigilant. “We have asked the public to report any suspicious activity,” Heffner said. “We have alerted the public as much as possible.” The car thefts are happening all over the Bloomington-Normal area and are not contained to a single area, according to police. Petrilli advised that people know their registration information and license plate numbers so it is easier for police to get information on the stolen vehicle. Additionally, Heffner suggested people not leave their keys in an unlocked vehicle and make sure valuables are hidden or taken out of the vehicle. “These people commit these crimes and are successful time and time again and will keep doing it until they are stopped,” Heffner said. If you see suspicious activity in your area, call the Bloomington Police Department at (309) 4342700 or the Normal Police Department at (309) 454-9535.
“We have such a beautiful downtown; we want to allow people to come and explore our shops and museums and to be able to stop by a bar or restaurant and have a glass of wine and enjoy being outside.” Although many Illinois State University students do not go out until late at night, they can take advantage of the outdoor cafes and participate in the up-and-coming downtown life. Lancaster says it is time to see more sidewalk cafes, since it is “something that is common in other cities.”
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Speaker to discuss unconventional oil future BREANNA GROW Reporter
Professor of Economic Geography at Durham University Gavin Bridge will present his Distinguished Geographer Lecture, “Oil’s Unconventional Future,” 3 p.m. Monday in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room. As candidates gear up for the 2016 presidential election, American energy independence is sure to turn up in discussions of national security and economic growth. American dependence on foreign oil has been a major policy point since the 1973 oil embargo delivered a severe economic
blow, revealing the country’s vulnerability to changes in supply. Advancing technology, rising prices and changes in industry regulation have opened up new domestic oil sources, ushering in a new “unconventional” era for oil. Bridge is at the forefront of this fast-approaching future, investigating what industry changes could mean for both the economy and the environment. Bridge’s research is vital given Americans’ incredible dependence on oil, foreign or domestic, for energy and production, Assistant Professor of Geography Matthew Himley said. New and easier access to domestic oil
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Senior organizational leadership and integrated marketing communications major Lindsey Rietschel initiated another fundraiser, called the “Power of $1.” The goal of this campaign is to “recognize that one dollar means more than four meals for the starved children with FMSC food,” Liu said. Rietschel and her teammates conduct
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Bridge’s research is vital given Americans’ incredible dependence on oil, foreign or domestic, for energy and production. Matthew Himley Assistant professor of geography
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further enables this dependence, as concerns about oil scarcity
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Softball captures 2-1 series win over weekend vs. Loyola STEPHANIE FISHER Sports Reporter
After struggling with a number of close-game losses in the past few weeks, the Redbirds were eager to bounce back and put some more tallies in the win column. In its last home series weekend of the regular season, the Illinois State University softball team delivered an exciting series win to the fans, as it battled for a doubleheader win Saturday and clinched the series. The Sunday series finale game was a tough one, and despite the loss, the Redbirds still honored the six seniors, Lindsey Greene, Stephanie Gallant, Sophia Perez, Kara Repp, Kelsey Turczyn and McKensie Vissering for Senior Day.
ISU 10, Loyola 4 In the first game of the series and the doubleheader, Jordan de los Reyes belted out a two-run homer to give ISU an early lead. After a hit by Greene and a sac-f ly by Annie Heineman, the Redbirds were up after two innings. Regan Romshek dominated her first two innings in the circle, but ran into some trouble in the third, as Loyola mustered up three hits and two walks to give them four runs and the lead. De los Reyes responded appropriately and earned the lead back, smashing
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Romshek pitched a complete game in Saturday’s 10-4 win.
grinded out another win to take the series over instate MVC foe Loyola. The first three innings were uneventful for each team, as both pitchers threw scoreless innings. It was not until the bottom of the fourth inning when the Redbirds made offensive contact. Two doubles by Gallant and Repp put the first score on the board, and Repp made it two as she reached home plate on a groundout. Loyola was resilient, though, and the Ramblers responded quickly in the top of fifth with three runs of their own. In the sixth, Loyola added another tally thanks to a solo homerun. In the bottom of the seventh, the ’Birds were down two runs and in desperate need of a rally. Strandgard gave ISU hope as she belted a two-run homerun for the tie, and despite having a difficult at-bat, Turczyn grinded out a hit and brought home Repp, who scored the winning run, giving ISU the series win over Loyola.
Loyola 7, ISU 5
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Jordan de los Reyes hit a two-run home run in Saturday’s 10-4 win against conference opponent, Loyola University
her second homerun of the day and earning her the most homeruns in the MVC. ISU continued to work off of de los Reyes’s momentum, and the ’Birds extended their lead by five runs after a double by Riley Strandgard, a single by Gallant and a thee-run homerun by Greene. In the sixth, Repp added one more run as she drove in Strandgard with an RBI single and the six-run lead made Romshek’s job to seal the deal that much easier as the pitcher threw a complete game while giving up four runs, five hits and two strikeouts.
ISU 5, Loyola 4 The second game of the doubleheader was a bit more stressful for the fans and players, but the ’Birds
Sunday’s finale was Senior Day for the Redbirds, and the squad kept a Loyola loss on mind. Unfortunately, the Redbirds came up short in a late rally against the Ramblers, and fell 7-5. The Ramblers started off strong, and challenged starting pitcher Romshek as she gave up three runs and four hits in the top of the first inning. The ’Birds were only able to tally one score in the bottom of the frame, and trailed 3-1. The bats went quiet for the second, but in the third inning, ISU took back the lead thanks to a bases-loaded walk and a error by Loyola, as well as a two-run RBI single by Gallant. Both teams continued to fight, and the Ramblers tied the game up at four with a solo homerun in the top of the sixth. The Redbirds got runners into scoring position in the bottom of the frame, but could not convert a run to give them the lead. After another solo homerun, Romshek was relieved by Vissering, and then Vissering was replaced by Sarah Finck, as Loyola continued to tack on runs as they led 7-4. Gallant pushed a Redbird rally as the senior slammed a solo homerun out of the park to make the score 7-5, but that was the last of the runs ISU could earn, and Loyola took the final game of the series. The softball team is now 22-28 on the season and 13-10 in the MVC. The Redbirds will have a week to rest up before one last series before conference play, as they will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, to battle against Drake.
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REDBIRD REPORT WEEKEND ACTION WOMEN’S TENNIS Date: April 24 Opponent: Wichita State Results: WSU 4, ISU 0
SOFTBALL Date: April 25 Opponent: Loyola Results: ISU 10, LU 4 Date: April 25 Opponent: Loyola Results: ISU 5, LU 4 Date: April 26 Opponent: Loyola Results: LU 7, ISU 5
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ISU’s Jared Hendren scored the Redbirds first run in Saturday’s 4-1 win over conference opponent, Missouri State. MSU went on to win the series, 2-1.
ISU was unable to win in the rubber match against Missouri State Sunday afternoon ZACK CARPENTER Sports Reporter
The Illinois State baseball team dropped a three-game series against conference-leading No. 15 Missouri State over the weekend. The Redbirds (21-20, 6-9 MVC) lost the series opener in extras before taking the second game over the Bears (30-10, 9-3). Missouri State then took the finale on Sunday at Duffy Bass Field.
Missouri State 8, ISU 3 The Bears broke the game open in the top of the 10th inning by plating five runs. A three-run triple from the Bears’ Jake Burger put the game away. The ’Birds took their first lead in the eighth, 3-2, and Missouri State plated a game-tying run off ISU reliever Jake Sale, who allowed the last six runs of the game and took the loss. Tate Matheny, son of St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, scored the first run of the game in the first inning. After Missouri State took a 2-0 lead in the sixth, ISU tied it in the bottom half behind a Mason Snyder RBI-single and Jared Hendren’s run on a wild pitch.
Snyder gave the ’Birds the lead in the eighth with an RBI-groundout, but Matheny scored on a single in the ninth before blowing the game open in extras. ISU starter Will Headean (4-2) was solid in picking up a no-decision, giving up two runs in six innings of work, and allowed only four hits but gave up six walks. In an interesting development, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein attended the game. Epstein is believed to have been taking a look at Bears starter Jon Harris, an MLB prospect who can top out at 95 mph on the mound. Harris pitched 7.2 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and firing seven strikeouts.
ISU 4, Missouri State 1 Jacob Hendren (8-1) continued to dominate on the mound for the Redbirds, allowing just one run on three hits in six strong innings to pick up his MVC-leading eighth win of the season. Jack Landwehr then came on to record the first save of his collegiate career, striking out the potential game-tying run in the ninth to end the game. In the sixth frame, Jared Hendren scored on a wild pitch to tie the game, 1-1, and Jean Ramirez plated Ryan Koziol with a sacrifice fly to give the
Date: April 25 Event: Annual Spring Showcase Results: Red Team 3, White Team, 0
’Birds a lead they would not give up. ISU added some insurance with single runs in the seventh and eighth with runs scored by Dennis Colon and Sean Beesley.
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Missouri State 7, ISU 4
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Another Bears rally spoiled an upset bid and gave Missouri State the series win, in a slugfest that featured four home runs. Missouri State put up three runs in the ninth inning to break a 4-4 tie. The ’Birds scored in the first inning when Paul DeJong launched his MVC-leading 14th home run of the season, which also puts him in a tie for the most in the nation. However the Bears answered right back with three runs in the second inning, behind a pair of homers from Spencer Johnson and Dylan Becker. The Redbirds then used a two-run home run from Ryan Koziol to tie it up, 3-3. After Missouri State took a one-run lead in the fifth, Beesley’s sacrifice fly in the seventh knotted the game up once again, but the Bears broke the game open with the three runs in the final frame — all with two outs. ISU’s Steve Heilenbach — marking his first conference start of the season — allowed four runs on five hits in five innings of work. Koziol took the loss after giving up the final three runs in two innings.
Date: April 27-28 Event: MVC Championship Location: Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Time: All Day
BASEBALL Date: April 28 Opponent: Purdue Location: West Lafayette, Ind. Time: 4:30 p.m. NICK ULFERTS/ SPORTS REPORTER
Football showcases young talent in spring game NICK ULFERTS Sports Reporter
Fans that attended Illinois State’s spring game have to be optimistic about the Redbirds’ defense next season. The offense, on the other hand, might need some work.
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Blake Winkler went 4-for-12 for 18 yards Saturday afternoon.
A 31-yard field goal was the only figure on the scoreboard Saturday, as sophomore kicker Sean Slattery gave the Red Team a late fourth quarter lead, defeating the White Team 3-0. The Spring Showcase featured the Red Team (made up by the first-team offense and second-team defense) taking on the White Team (first-team defense and second-team offense) in an up-and-down affair as both offenses were clearly hampered by rain that persisted throughout the game. Suffering the most from the weather were the quarterbacks, as Red Team starter Tre Roberson failed to complete a pass in the first half, largely in part due to several dropped passes. Freshman Jake Kolbe would take over for Roberson in the second half, completing four of his thirteen passes for 43 yards while Blake Winkler handled the signal calling for the White Team with similar results, as the junior went 4-for-12 for 18 yards and an interception. The running backs on the other hand were stellar, even with All-American Marshaun Coprich not participating in the scrimmage. Redshirt freshman George Moreira rushed for 122 yards on 13 carries, including a 65-yard run in the beginning of the contest. James Graham and Jamal Towns were also solid, rushing for 43 yards on 10 carries and 22 yards on three carries respectively. DraShane Glass had three tackles on the day for the Red Team, while Matt Swaine added two tackles and a sack. Normal West graduate Cole Bumpus also had a good outing, contributing two tackles and a key interception that would lead to the game winning field goal. Sophomore Jalen Battle
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Teddy Corwin recorded a sack in Saturday’s Spring Showcase.
led the White Team with six tackles. Four plays after Bumpus’ interception, the White Team scored the go-ahead field goal with two minutes left. Redshirt freshman receiver Matt Biegalski nearly pulled off the comeback for the White Team, fooling everyone with a 53 yard pass to redshirt freshman receiver Mitchell Brees on a trick play. Despite being in scoring position, the Red Team was able to keep the White Team out of the end zone, breaking up all three pass attempts as time ran out. The Redbirds open the 2015 season at Iowa September 5.