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Student nurses trained for future gap LINDSEY CLARK Senior Staff
Faculty and staff of the Illinois State University nurse practitioner program work every day to provide students with knowledge and patients with top-quality care. The Mennonite College of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) enrolls students who are registered nurses. The program is designed to give them further training in figuring possible diagnoses, ordering diagnostic tests, medications and other similar treatments and make referrals when needed. The MCN recently received a twoyear $700,000 federal advanced education nursing traineeship grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, which the program’s students are currently benefitting from. The grant was awarded in an effort to upturn the number of primary-care providers for patients in the country. In the next five years, the U.S. is expecting a shortage of more than 20,000 primary-care physicians, according to The Pantagraph and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. FNP’s main goal is to prepare advanced practice nurses to provide primary health care. Students have been graduating from the FNP program since 1998. About 20 to 24 nurses graduate each
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The Nursing Simulation Laboratory is where nursing students are trained to diagnose patients, order diagnosis tests, medications and other treatments. year. “The graduates are typically 100 percent employed within six months as a nurse practitioner,” Dr. Catherine Miller, MCN interim dean, said. FNP students tend to get exceptionally high pass rates on the FNP certification exam, with a cumulative pass rate of almost 99 percent for the past 15 years. The national average is in the mid-80s.
“Our graduates are seen as high-quality critical thinkers who genuinely care for the patients,” Dr. Denise Wilson, certified nurse practitioner, said. The FNP works to obtain detailed histories, conduct physical examinations and use critical thinking skills to work with patients and their health. In addition, FNP provides the
Professor to research neurons JESSICA SMITH Senior Staff
Illinois State University Assistant Professor of biological sciences, Dr. Wolfgang Stein, has received a $510,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for his research on neurons. Stein teaches classes in animal physiology at ISU, but his passion lies in researching the nervous system. “Believe it or not, we don’t have a good understanding of how the nervous system works,” Stein said. “My main interest is in how the brain and nervous system decide how to respond correctly to what our senses tell us.” Stein and his team, which currently includes four graduate students and two undergraduate students, study the nervous systems of rock crabs, Cancer borealis in order to get an idea of how neurons interact. “We look at crabs because their neurons are much larger than a human’s, and because they have less neurons,” Stein said. “We use this as a model for more complex nervous systems.” Stein said that the crabs he studies have less than 100 neurons, while an animal like a mouse has hundreds of thousands of neurons. “And that’s not even getting into humans,” Stein said. The neurons of the crabs Stein looks at are between 10 and 100 microns, while the neurons of a human are typically between five and 10 microns. At the lab, Stein and his team use a high-tech optical imaging system and fluorescent dyes to zero in on a single group of neurons and how each one responds to
foundation for doctoral study. Those who graduate from FNP are then eligible to further their education through Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Another major feature of being in the FNP is patient education. “The more we can educate our patients in health promotion and disease prevention … the healthier
UPB asks students to post selfies to boost self-esteem post them on any social media with the hashtag #ISUselfiesteem. Then at the event, the pictures will be hung up around the room for According to Dove Reother students to write compliments search: The Real Truth on the pictures. Lopez said UPB is trying to get the About Beauty, only 4 out for students to post picpercent of women around word tures through social media. There the world considers them- are also sidewalk signs around campus and they have been handselves beautiful. ing out handbills for the last couple The Dove self-esteem project is of weeks. coming to campus 7–9 p.m. Tues- Lopez said they want to encourage day in the Circus Room of the Bone more students to post selfies in the Student Center. upcoming days. She said they made The chairperson hosting the a frame which they will be encourevent, University Program Board aging students to take selfies inside. member Lorena A n Lopez, said every “When you take a picture important goal semester the comof the event is mittees of the of yourself, you notice all to raise the selfUPB brainstorm the bad things.” esteem among ideas for events. students. This semester, “W hen they thought of Lorena Lopez you take a picthe idea to have a Sefiesteem Chairperson, UPB Member ture of yourself, self-esteem event you based on social media. SEE SELFIE PAGE 5 Students are encouraged to take pictures of themselves, selfies, and AVE RIO Reporter
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Dr. Wolfgang Stein, an assistant professor at ISU, will be pursuing his research in neurons with a grant he received from the National Science Foundation.
stimulus in the form of tiny electrodes. “We have a very fast, very sensitive camera which we use to capture the activity of the neurons.” With the equipment, the team hopes to monitor the activity of the entire group of neurons simultaneously. The grant will help to fund the expensive equipment used in the lab, as well as hiring additional students — a great opportunity for those planning to go into research, especially in neuroscience. Undergraduate biology student Abigail Tubia is extremely grateful that she has the opportunity to work SEE NUERONS PAGE 5
we can keep our population,” Wilson said. All FNP classes are held on campus. However, some FNP programs can be taken online, but students typically do not choose that. “Our students choose our program because they want to come to class where they can interact with each other, share experiences from their clinical practice and be able to ask questions as we discuss health conditions,” Wilson said. From there, Wilson is able to provide immediate clarification of course content for students. “We have a very caring environment. We truly care for our students and I think they appreciate that,” she said. Wilson is both a professor and the FNP Sequence Leader. While she is the director of the grant recently given to FNP, she also works to ensure the quality of the FNP program and assist with student admissions, faculty recruitment, orienting of the students and new faculty to the program and monitors clinical sites and preceptors. “I feel so fortunate to be in a situation where I am not only teaching, but also constantly learning from the graduate students,” she said. “The nurse practitioner program is another example of excellent nursing education programs within the ISU’s Mennonite College of Nursing,” Miller said.
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Blo-No CancerCare to update facilities As one of the largest oncology practices in Illinois, the center will become a ‘better healing environment’
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Bloomington’s CancerCare center, one of 12 such centers operated by the company in Illinois, will revamp its facilities next spring. The new CancerCare center will offer more square footage, staff, and services to accommodate patients. According to Peg Ramsey, director of clinical support services, the “new location will be a better space healing environment.” The new building will increase the center’s usable space from 2,400 square feet to 8,400 square feet. There will be about three to five people added to the firm’s 15 person staff in Bloomington. The new building will be located at 3105 Magory Drive across from the Central Illinois Regional Airport. The building will have seven examination rooms and an 800-square-foot treatment room. The existing building has four examination rooms and an 400-square-foot treatment room. Construction on the $2 million building has already started. 40 to 50 patients are seen a day at the current CancerCare center in the Eastland Medical Plaza I at 1505 Eastland Drive in Bloomington,
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The new CancerCare center in Bloomington is currently under construction. It will be located at 3105 Magory Drive, and will offer more square footage, staff and services. Ramsey said. According to the company website, Illinois CancerCare Center is one of the largest private oncology and hematology practices in the state with 13 offices which allows people suffering from cancer to find CancerCare centers close to home no matter where they live in the state. Dr. Stephen A. Cullinan and Dr. James B. Gerstner started Illinois CancerCare over
35 years ago. In 1978, the clinic established a research relationship with the Mayo Clinic known as North Central Cancer Treatment Group, which continues to this day, according to the website. “We have a sophisticated research department; if the patient meets the criteria, they have many choices of treatment to choose from,” Ramsey said.
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Ebola paranoia not necessary in Midwest A
merican reactions to Ebola have seemingly been one of two extremes. For some, it’s been one of panic, clamoring for quarantines and travel bans all while screaming the “end is nigh” mantra. For others, it’s been disinterest, where the latest updates on the virus have only induced yawns and the changing of the channel. Of course, that was until the tragic death of Thomas E. Duncan. As the first person to be diagnosed, treated, and to pass away from Ebola on United State soil, the perception on the virus has changed dramatically for some. Panic may now seem like the most natural feeling to have. After all, most were lead to believe that Ebola could never reach the United States, and that the Atlantic would serve as the shield to keep the country safe. Airports were supposed to do their part to screen travelers, all but ensuring Americ a n s would be at a safe distance from the disease. While not all of the above turned out to be true, there is also no reason to believe a
massive outbreak is building in the United States. Duncan’s death will not serve as a catalyst for Ebola in the country. In fact, the country may be safer now than it was before, given the tighter screening regulations that have resulted since his passing. No, there is no imminent threat to the people of the United States, though what happened in Dallas should serve as a wakeup call to many. Ebola may not be coming to Bloomington-Normal, but it is time more people became aware of the growing epidemic in West Africa and the United States’ role in helping to stop it. Over four thousand people have died from Ebola so far, and that number continues to grow each day. While the international response also continues to improve, more is needed to quell the outbreak. The West Africa region is ground zero and the best
way to combat the virus is by fighting it where it started. Only then will the rest of the world be completely safe. “The ultimate risk to America is very, very, very small,”Ashish K. Jha, MD, Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, said. “I understand the fear. It’s a deadly disease. That Mr. Duncan died in a Dallas hospital made it that much more dramatic. Even though it doesn’t spread easily, not remotely as easily as the flu, it’s scary. But to me the real issue is that the growth of the disease continues in West Africa — it’s worse today than it was last week. To the extent that it doesn’t get stamped out, it will continue to pose risk to the rest of the world.” So no, there is no need for travel bans or quarantines. If anything, that would make the situation worse, as that would make it more difficult to provide aid to the region,
leading to the virus spreading even more. The safety of the United States, and the rest of the world, is completely entwined with the international community’s ability to help stop the virus in West Africa. As the fight continues, there will likely be a few more reports of travelers from Africa being diagnosed with Ebola as they arrive in the United States. Thankfully, the disease is difficult to contract. It is estimated that Duncan came in contact with around one hundred people when he came to the United States, none of which have gotten sick. With the medical care system that this country has, even those that do get sick will get the best treatment possible. As flu season approaches, paranoia will likely start to develop as well, just like with avian flu and swine flu in the past. Ebola may be more serious than those viruses, but the point is the world has been faced with serious pandemics in recent memory and has always found a way to treat it. Thoughts, prayers, and aid should go out to West Africa, but as for those living in Illinois, t he r e is no need to panic. Editorial Cartoon by Athena Tapia
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Obama better economically than Reagan MY VIEW Matt Johnson Columnist
President Obama has been dogged during his terms for his stagnant economic growth and job creation, but a recent study places him as a better economic president than Ronald Reagan.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, numbers indicated the unemployment rate continues to decline at a current rate of 6.1 percent and America is expected to create roughly 2.5 million jobs in 2014. Although the unemployment rate remains relatively high, a recent article in Forbes contrasted the economic activity of President Obama against President Reagan during the same time period of their presidencies. President Reagan dealt with the oilinduced recessions of the ’80s and brought the country back to prowess. The Forbes article discussed three specific areas in which to compare the two presidents. They were job creation, economic growth and investment. As the unemployment rate indicated above, Obama promoted individuals into the work force faster than Reagan. President Obama
achieved a 6.1 percent unemployment rate in his sixth year. At this same time in Reagan’s presidency, he was dealing with a 7.1 percent unemployment rate and did not reach the mid-low 6 percent for another year. When President Obama took office, America was on the verge of an offshore boom. In this respect, they were pushing jobs into developing worlds. The latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) scored a 59, this is two points higher than what it was in July. Concomitantly, this illustrates 63 straight months of economic expansion and 25 consecutive months of manufacturing expansion. This provides 14 straight months of improvement in the employment index and bringing jobs back to the country. The most staggering contrast between Reagan and Obama would be investment for America. Most Americans have a stake in the
stock market if they have a 401K, pension plans or employer savings which represents about two-thirds of America. With that being said, from an investor’s standpoint a dollar invested during Reagan’s presidency would have yielded a 190 percent return. This is a high and impressive return for any president. Over the last five and a half years, an investor could yield 220 percent for every dollar invested. This is not to say all of this can be attributed to the Obama administration, but also to market forces. On the other hand, it does highlight the main point which is President Obama is not an anti-business president. His policies have allowed for the market to boost the dollar yielded per investment and decrease unemployment rates simultaneously.
Today’s Redbird Rumble or Fumble: Redbird Rumble: To the $10 million dollar grant Illinois
State has received for its upcoming “URBAN CENTER (Using Research Based Actions to Network Cities Engaged in New Teacher Education Reform)” program. The program will focus on recruiting and preparing students to teach in urban settings.
Redbird Fumble: To today being Columbus Day, a day cel-
ebrating one of the most terrible figures in history. And college students also do not get the day off.
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Redbird Rumble: To the water tower with Illinois States’ Redbird logo which is currently in competition with 235 others for “Tank of the Year.”
Redbird Rumble: To the opening of the new Illinois State
University gallery this Friday at Uptown Station. The gallery will feature original artwork created by ISU’s own students.
Redbird Rumble: To ISU’s Planetarium, which will show Timo-
thy Ferris’ Galaxies, at 7:30 p.m. this Friday. Located at the eastern end of the Felmley Hall of Science, tickets are only $4!
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in Stein’s lab while attending ISU. “I only have the utmost respect for Dr. Stein because he exudes qualities that have made him a magnificent mentor during my undergraduate career,” Tubia said. “Dr. Stein is patient and always willing to explain things in such a way that he makes something so complicated easier to understand. He also cares about us such that he cares about our success, and is always willing to help and guide us to that path.” Because of her research, Tubia has been able to participate in undergraduate and graduate symposiums
and learned complex techniques that will set her ahead of the crowd when it comes time to find a job. However, the experience for the students involved is just one benefit; they also make lifelong connections with other researchers and receive the support of Dr. Stein. “Wolfgang was always cheering me on, and believed that I could do it. I can say that he has been like my academic father,” Tubia said. Stein’s lab is one of just 15 in the world taking part in this study. Worldwide, labs have been researching these neurons for more than 30 years. To learn more about Stein’s research, visit neurobiologie.de.
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A patient transported from Texas with concerns of possible exposure to Ebola arrives at the emergency room.
Ebola hits U.S., local centers preparing Rumors about the epidemic have been flying, and although there have been no cases reported in the area, doctors are taking precautions ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN Staff Writer
After months of hearing about the Ebola outbreaks that started in West Africa and spread around the eastern hemisphere, it has made its way to the United States. On Sept. 30, the first travel-associated case of Ebola in the U.S. was confirmed by the Center for Disease Control. 42-year-old Thomas E. Duncan of Dallas, Texas was diagnosed with the disease after coming home from Liberia to visit his fiancée. After more than a week of being hospitalized Duncan passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Along with Duncan, there have been five other cases throughout the U.S. No others have died from the disease and those who have contracted it have recovered or are currently undergoing treatment. According to the CDC, the host of the virus had not yet been identified. However, it is believed that the first patient became infected through contact with
an infected animal such as fruit bats or monkeys. Ebola can be contracted through direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with blood or body f luids, objects (such as needles and syringes) that have been contaminated with the virus and infected animals. First symptoms are the sudden onset of fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat. This is followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function, and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding (such as oozing from the gums or blood in the stools). The disease can be spread to others only after the symptoms have begun, which can appear two to 21 days after exposed. There is currently no vaccination for Ebola virus but the U.S. Food Drug Administration, CDC and scientists are racing to develop something that will put a halt to the largest Ebola epidemic in history.
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notice all the bad things,” Lopez said. She said she is hoping that with the compliments on the pictures, it will help open up the eyes of some students. When students read the compliments “they can think ‘maybe I shouldn’t be so harsh on myself,’” Lopez said. Student Counseling Services will also be presenting at the event. Lopez said they will talk about the
types of resources they offer, how self-esteem is related to how you perceive yourself, how you can make it better for yourself, and how social media effects self-esteem as well. According to the Dove self-esteem project, their mission is to “improve the self-esteem of more than 15 million girls and young women by 2015.” This UPB event will try to help make those goals attainable. Lopez said that although girls are more prone to self-esteem issues, guys are more than welcome to participate in the event.
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1 Halloween City With hundreds of stores nationwide, Halloween City provides one of most creative locations to pick up your costume. “So much for so little, it’s spooky!” is their motto, and it could not be truer. If you are panicking and in need of a last-minute outfit, you won’t find a better place to pick it up. Located at 1500 E. Empire St. in Bloomington, Halloween City has hundreds of great costume ideas for you to choose from.
Movie season is officially upon us. Academy Award worthy films such as “Gone Girl” and “The Judge” have already been released, and there are plenty more exceptional films soon to follow. With the Oscars just around the corner, it is an exciting time for movie fans across the country. The excitement level is no different in the Bloomington-Normal area, as film season is about to hit ISU as well. The fifth annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender film festival is coming to the Normal Theater, located at 209 W. North St. in Uptown Normal, Oct. 15-19. This annual showcase for the LGBT community brings together awardwinning films from all over the United States right to ISU’s backyard. The festival allows the community an opportunity to express their artful stories, while also giving them the chance to entertain and inspire countless individuals. Marcus Smith, chairperson of the film festival’s selection committee, believes students from all walks of life will enjoy what the films have to offer. “The festival has something for everyone. It’s an exploration of LGBT lives around the world,” Smith said.
“The New Black” will kick off the event on Wednesday night. The film tells the story of an African-American community grappling with gay rights. The film takes audiences onto the streets and into living rooms while detailing the fight for marriage equality in the state of Maryland. A panel discussion will follow the screening and will have comments from Karess Taylor-Hughes, who is featured in the film. “I think ‘The New Black’ offers students an opportunity to explore the evolving LGBT movement,” Smith said. “It would be an excellent opportunity to view the role of politics, hate, and how that clashes against people just trying to live their lives, provide for their families, and love to the fullest.” Another film on the lineup is “Lilting,” the heartbreaking tale of how a mother and her son’s boyfriend overcome language and cultural barriers in the aftermath of a tragic loss. Viewers are encouraged to join festival organizers after the film at Medici in Uptown to discuss the movie and enjoy complimentary appetizers. The next film, “To Be Takei,” takes audiences on a journey over 70 years in the making with actor and activist, George Takei. The documentary follows Takei throughout his illustrious
career and the diverse roles he took on while garnering success and fame. His wit and fame helped him gain a massive following of fans. Join Takei and his husband Brad on their trek for life, liberty and love. “Takei has had a really interesting life story and has tapped into the young adults with his commentary on Twitter. That will be a special treat for students.” Next on the lineup, “Appropriate Behavior” deals with Shirin, a bisexual Persian going through a breakup, who must confront her traditional family all while enduring young adulthood in Brooklyn, N.Y. After the screening, audiences are invited to a reception at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal. As the festival’s finale, “The Way He Looks” gives us the story of a blind student trying to get out from under the overprotectiveness of his mother. He finally accomplishes this with the arrival of a new student at his school. The festival starts 7 p.m. Wednesday and continues through Sunday evening, with a film each night at 7 p.m. Opening night offers free admission and the remaining films will be shown for $7 per screening. A festival pass is available for $25 and can be purchased at the Normal Theater and other Uptown Normal businesses.
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2 Spirit Halloween Whether you’re aiming for a classic kitten or the always popular blind referee, this place has it all. If you get there soon enough, you can get a unique costume and dress like your favorite character from “The Walking Dead,” a ninja turtle or get one of your very own “Duck Dynasty” beards. Spirit Halloween is located at 2103 N. Veterans Parkway. If you don’t have time to head to their location, check out their website, which has an even bigger selection of Halloween disguises.
3 Target If none of the classic Halloween stores have what you’re looking for, there are always a bunch of pre-made costume selections available at Target, located at College Hills. With the recent sales the store has been putting on, it won’t be hard to find a spooky outfit that isn’t too costly. And if you’re looking for last-minute decorations for your Halloween party, Target’s famous dollar section, located right by the doors, always has plenty of seasonal décor items for cheap.
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4 Party City “Nobody has more Halloween for less” is absolutely right when it comes to Party City. This place has a huge variety of choices and it won’t break the bank. There are tons of fun options, whether you want to be scary, funny or are planning to go with a classic look, such as Mario and Luigi. Located at the Eastland Commons Shopping Center in Bloomington, you are sure to find an entertaining costume at Party City.
5 Wal-Mart Maybe you haven’t been able to think of a creative costume or maybe you just haven’t had the time. Either way, planning for Halloween can get downright scary when it’s getting closer and closer, but you still haven’t come up with a costume. If it’s coming up on the last minute and all of the Halloween stores have been emptied out, make a trip to the always reliable Wal-Mart. They’ve got costumes, candy and anything else you could need for a successful Halloween celebration. And it’s all located in a convenient section right at the front of the store.
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Picture this: you’re under a deadline. Say, you’ve got a paper, quiz or painting due at your 8 a.m. class and you’re a little stressed, scrambling to finish. Halfway through your project, you open a new tab and go to YouTube for a much needed break. You start to watch one of your favorite videos, which leads to sifting through the related videos, which turns into 3 a.m. According to an infographic on jeff bullas.com, YouTube users spend a staggering 2.9 billion hours on the site per month, which is insane. Even more insane? People can profit from making videos and can turn this into a career. Take YouTube sensation Bethany Mota, better known as Macbarbie07. After starting her channel
in 2009, Bethany rose to fame after showing her recent fashion purchases in “haul videos” and posting weekly makeup and hair tutorials. She was tapped by Aeropostale to start her very own fashion line, which is currently in its third season. She is also in the current season of the popular TV show, “Dancing With the Stars,” and was recently the cover star of Seventeen Magazine. The same Cinderella story happened with comedy duo Jake and Amir. Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld started shooting videos on a crappy camera during their lunch breaks at CollegeHumor. The result is CollegeHumor’s longest running serious about wacky work antics. Jake and Amir still post a new video every week as well as recording a podcast and adapting their
videos for a Comedy Central pilot. As a freshly created YouTube channel, making money is actually pretty simple. Called monetization, it basically means you allow YouTube to put ads in front of your videos to generate revenue. Once you get a large enough pool of viewers you can apply to be a YouTube Partner, which gives you access to more content tools as well as prizes for hitting certain milestones like getting a certain amount of viewers and more subscriptions. Grace Helbig is a YouTube star who truly capitalized on her web-based success. After starting her channel, DailyGrace, in 2008, Grace quickly gathered a fan following by posting videos every single day. When she moved from the DailyGrace channel she had over 860 videos to her
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name, but left a partnership with MyDamnChannel to have full creative rights over her work. In early 2014 Grace partnered with fellow YouTubers Mamrie Hart and Hannah Hart to co-produce a movie called “Camp Takota.” She also recently wrote a part memoir, part self-help book that will be released later this month. The moral of the story is: get viewers and you will find success. Most of these now-stars were just kids with video cameras who found a community and a platform for their unique voices on YouTube. Receiving a profit from talking about what you love is just a few clicks away. Plus, it’s way more admirable to miss a deadline because you were filming YouTube videos, not watching them.
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‘Gone Girl’ a fantastically twisted thrill-ride GIANNA ANNUNZIO Staff Writer
“Gone Girl” is a thrilling, captivating murder tale that propels viewers through plot twists containing undeniable cinematic originality. You’ve truly never seen anything like this. Through its twists and constant spins in narrative perspective, the film does not disappoint. The film opens with an almost immediate thrust into action, instantly delving into the plot’s murder mystery story line. At first, viewers may believe that this story is about a man who murdered his loving wife after years of mistreatment and abuse. This possibly homicidal man is named Nick Dunne, convincingly played by Ben Affleck. Nick’s wife Amy, played by Rosamund Pike, is later incorporated, introducing the inevitable story line of the couple’s serendipitous encounter at a party, and encounter that eventually blossomed into a relationship. Flash forward years later, when this bliss takes a turn for the worst. Amy disappears one morning, warranting a full-blown murder investigation. Nick is almost immediately placed under a microscope by the press, the police and even his in-laws. The case becomes so popular in the media that Nick’s guilt or innocence is practically decided by the way he acts in front of the cameras. As the film flashes back and forth between present and past, while also switching character
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Ben Affleck plays the role of a lifetime as Nick Dunne in the recent box office hit, “Gone Girl.” perspectives, the film displays clips of Amy writing short diary entries regarding her relationship with Nick. The introductory snippets expose their flourishing relationship. Eventually, Amy’s entries begin to diverge down a darker path. As Nick desperately attempts to clear his
name, viewers can’t help but wonder what exactly to believe. Is Nick lying about killing his wife? Can we trust everything Amy enters in her journal? What can we believe about this couple’s relationship, and most importantly, who is really the victim in this story? The film’s several plot twists carry their own
impactful momentum, whether it be silly and predictable or wildly unexpected. With all of this plot line confusion, the film’s ending is not at all unclear. By the film’s close, all questions will be answered. The storyline comes to a full circle, making for a satisfactory close, something many recent films lack. This is not to say, however, that the film’s ending is anywhere near normal. Audience members will both abruptly gasp and wholeheartedly laugh at the unfolding chain of events. The final half hour of the film is arguably the most uproarious of the film’s duration, resulting in a sick realization that will leave you speechless, terrified and confused for days. This film is manipulative, thrilling, captivating and twisted to its very core. Its brilliant ability to subdue a runaway plotline is done with entertaining structure, leaving viewers feeling as if they have viewed a lifetime of events. Although the film brings the story full circle, its ending continues to warrant conversation, questioning and hearty opinions from each viewer. “Gone Girl” is a film that gracefully interweaves several plotlines into one story, exceptionally presenting them on the big screen.
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Normal Hoops helps ISU hoopers gain strength GIANNA ANNUNZIO Staff Writer
At times going to the gym can grow tiresome, especially during the chilling winter months. Some students may be searching for a new activity to get their body moving, while also doubling as a fun hobby. Normal Hoops is an organization that promotes a satisfying alternative. By introducing fitness combining dance, music and positive energy, hula hooping is growing increasingly popular. Created by Suzanne Richardson, an “athlete-gone-hooper,” Normal Hoops is a community of hoopers striving to spread the word about their beloved pastime. The Normal Hoops website tells of Richardson’s initial fixation
with the hoop in 2002, after seeing a hoop dancer at a music festival. Today, Richardson has eleven years of hooping experience under her belt. She has taught hooping classes in Bloomington Normal for five years and also performs at local musical events. Natalie Meza, a junior agricultural and animal science major, joined Normal Hoops this year. “I wanted to join because everyone that Hoops is very willing to teach you,” she said. “[Hoopers] will help you learn new moves or help if you’re trying a new move and can’t master it.” The sense of belonging between hoopers is prevalent in this community, along with the strengthening connection between hooper and hoop. But what is it about hooping that makes the activity so spiritually inviting? Surely it has something to do with the feel of the music, or the wellness it brings your body. “I love hooping because it’s very calming. It’s also an art form in my opinion. It’s a great hobby, and a unique one as well,” Meza said. Hooping also combines cardio and strength training, without the worry of having to head to a gym. Although typical gym workouts are effective, the connection hoopers build is unique. “Once you get into the mind set and have the right music, you fall into your own world,” Meza said. “You’re just one with the hoop. It’s quite a feeling. I think it’s a feeling [hoopers] feel and it’s hard to explain to others.” Normal Hoops is constantly searching for hoopers at ISU, recruiting as many people as they can to hoop together. While offering both classes and outdoor community hooping, the company also creates and sells personalized hoops.
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REDBIRD REPORT WEEKEND ACTION WOMEN’S SOCCER Date: Oct. 11 Opponent: Loyola Results: ISU 2, Loyola 1 Highlights: Dagny Olson took a pass from Rachel Tejada and shot it through the left side of the net in overtime to secure the Redbird win.
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Illinois State’s Nick Aussieker kicked a 20-yard field on their final drive to beat Indiana State 20-18, 5-0 on the season ADAM IWANS Sports Editor
Illinois State University Football won its first game on the road since 2012. In a defensive battle throughout, Illinois State was able to top the No.20 Indiana State Sycamores (4-2, 1-1) 20-18 Saturday hitting a 20-yard field goal to give it the edge with only three seconds remaining. “This has always been a tough place for us to play, and we were able to pull a win out,” Brock Spack, Illinois State head coach, told the Pantagraph. “It’s 5-0. Who cares about the details. We’ll worry about those tomorrow.” Aussieker was not the only Redbird to help push the team to a perfect 5-0 on the season. Running back Marshaun Coprich turned in his fifth straight 100yard game of the season running for 124 yards on 21 carries and one touchdown giving him 11 on the season. Quarterback Tre Roberson helped engineer his team’s second half comeback finishing the day 16-for31 with 170 yards and an interception. He had 32 yards on the ground as well facing heavy Indiana State defensive pressure all game. On defense, Illinois State was led by linebacker Pat Meehan who had 11 stops on the game and defensive lineman Teddy Corwin who finished with six tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 2.5 tackles-for-loss. Both teams struggled offensively throughout
with each team punting on their first five combined possessions. The first points of the day came from Indiana State, which capitalized on a Tre Roberson interception by hitting 25-yard field goal. Indiana State led 3-0 at the end of a quarter. The second quarter mirrored the first with little offense from both teams, punting three times each. Indiana State took advantage of a fumble from tight end James O’Shaughnessy hitting a 49-yard field goal to end the half with a 6-0 lead. Illinois State got on the scoreboard quickly in the third quarter thanks in part to Tevin Allen’s 73-yard kickoff return. Despite the great field position Illinois State came away with only a field goal to push it within a field goal. Marshaun Coprich fumbled on Illinois State’s next possession giving the Sycamores good field position but they could not capitalize as they missed a 47-yard field goal. Coprich redeemed himself later in the quarter with a 26-yard rushing touchdown giving Illinois State its first lead of the day going into the fourth quarter. Illinois State extended its lead to 17-6 early in the first quarter with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from freshman fullback Bryce Holm, his second of the season. Indiana State was able to counter with a touchdown of its own on an 18-yard pass from Matt Adam to Gary Owens, the Sycamores failed on its two
point conversion making the score 17-12 with 5:41 left in the game. Indiana State added another touchdown on a 37-yard pass from Adam to A.J. Johnson but failed once again to score a two-point conversion pushing the score to 18-17 with less than two minutes left in the game. Indiana State attempted a squib kick on the ensuing kickoff but Illinois State linebacker Jalen Battle was able to fall on the ball at the Indiana State 49-yard line. A 16-yard pass to Lechein Neblett and a 27-yard run by Coprich gave Illinois State the ball at Indiana State’s seven-yard line with only nine seconds left. The Sycamores’ head coach, Mike Sanford, called a timeout attempting to ice Illinois State’s kicker Aussieker. However, Aussieker was able to hit a 20-yard field goal pushing the Redbirds up 20-18 with only three seconds left. Indiana State was unable to score on the ensuing kickoff ending the game. “I was just trying to make it feel like it’s a practice,” Aussieker told the Pantagraph. “Get your state of mind to think it’s just another practice kick. It usually allows you to kick a good, straight ball. I kicked it, it went straight up and I was real happy.” Illinois State is now 5-0 and has shown that they can win at home and on the road. Illinois State will play their second road game of the season at 3 p.m. Saturday against Western Illinois.
Redbirds finish third at Dennis Stark Relays TODD MARVER Senior Staff
The Illinois State swimming and diving squad earned third place out of four teams at the Dennis Stark Relays in South Bend, Ind., on Friday. Ohio State earned first place in the meet with 194 points. Notre Dame, the home team for the Dennis Stark Relays, finished in second place with 184 points. The Redbirds earned 138 points to finish in third place and Olivet Nazarene rounded out the field to take fourth place with a total of 92 points. Kristin Verkler, Cecilia Holmes, Marissa Yontz, Rachel Root, Samantha Schuckles and Katie Breger led the Redbirds at the Dennis Stark Relays. Verkler earned a personal best time in of 5:13.19 as a member of the second place 2x500yard freestyle relay team that earned a time of 10:21.92. Holmes finished with a split in the 2x500-yard freestyle team, earning a time of 5:08.84 for the Redbirds. Verkler was also part of the second-place 200yard freestyle relay team that finished with a time of 1:36.64, third-place 800-yard freestyle relay team (7:43.63), third-place 3x100-yard butterf ly relay team (2:58.28) and third-place 400-yard freestyle 4x100 relay team (3:31.93). Holmes was also part of the third-place 800yard freestyle relay team that finished with a time of 7:43.63 and 400-yard freestyle 4x100 relay team (3:31.93). Yontz was part of the 200-yard freestyle relay, 800-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard freestyle
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Cecilia Holmes helped ISU finish third on Friday relay teams. Yontz earned a time of 24.04 in the 200-yard freestyle, 1:54.16 in the 800-yard freestyle and 51.8 in the 400-yard freestyle. Root was part of the third-place 400-yard medley relay team and third-place 3x100-yard backstroke relay team. The 400-yard medley relay team finished with a time of 3:59.68 and the 3x100-yard backstroke relay team earned a time of 2:56.07. Schuckles was part of the third-place 200-yard freestyle relay team, third-place 3x100-yard backstroke relay team, third-place 200-yard medley 4x50 relay team.
The 200-yard freestyle relay team finished with a time of 1:36.64, the 3x100-yard backstroke relay team recorded a time of 2:56.07, and the 200-yard medley 4x50 relay team earned a time of 1:49.58. Breger was part of the third-place 3x100-yard butterfly relay team that finished with a time of 2:58.28. Rachel Holm, Allison Soper and Jillena Everest were part of the third-place 3x100-yard breaststroke relay team that earned a time of 3:30.05. “This was a tremendous way to start the season as we witnessed a number of our girls swim a number of events,” head coach Steve Paska said. “Considering the girls swam anywhere from 2-5 relays, they maintained great focus throughout. This meet was a positive sign as we head into the season competing at dual meets and championship meets as well.” Illinois State divers Molly Schatz and Wenting Zhang earned a second-place finish in the 1-meter dive with a score of 522.29. Kristen Larson and Schatz earned a second-place finish with a score of 137.85 in the 3-meter synchronized competition. “Anytime you leave your home pool it is a great learning experience,” Phil Hoffmann, diving coach, said. “Tonight was a good showing. I look forward to our performance at home in a week as well as our tri-meet against Illinois and Southern Illinois in two weeks.” The Redbirds resume action 4 p.m. Friday at home against Truman State at Horton Pool.
Date: Oct. 10 Opponent: Bradley Results: ISU 3, Bradley 0 Highlights: Jaelyn Keene hit a career-best hitting percentage with a .786 coming from 11 kills. Date: Oct. 11 Opponent: Loyola Results: ISU 3, Loyola 0 Highlights: With this win, the Redbirds remain undefeated in the MVC. Coach’s thoughts: “Loyola played well and made us earn points tonight,” head coach Melissa Myers said.
SWIMMING/DIVING Date: Oct. 10 Results: ISU finished third out of four teams with a team score of 138 points Highlights: Kristin Verkler led the second-place 2x500-yard freestyle relay with a personal-best time of 5:13.19. On the diving side, Redbird dup Molly Schatz and Wenting Zhang finished the 1-meter synchronized competition with a 522.29 score. Coach’s thoughts: “Considering the girls swam anywhere from 2-5 relays, they maintained great focus throughout,” Steve Paska, swimming coach, said. “Anytime you leave your home pool it is a great learning experience,” Phil Hoffman, diving coach, said.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW Date: Oct. 18 Opponent: Western Illinois Highlights: This will be the Redbirds’ second-straight away game where they will defend their undefeated record. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill. Players to watch: ISU runningback Marshaun Coprich has ran for at least 100 yards every game this year and will try to make it six in a row this Saturday.
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