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Gamma Phi Circus creates highflying fun at Homecoming Carnival ANDREW MARSHALL Staff Writer
Complete with high-flying acrobats, cotton candy, carnival games and clowns, the Homecoming Carnival had it all. The Homecoming Carnival was held last night in the Bone Student Center from 7 to 11 p.m. The Homecoming Circus hosted two preview performances by Gamma Phi Circus. “The University Program Board created the carnival which is always a great success. That’s why we bring it back every year,” Nicole Bianchi, the spirits and traditions chairperson, said. Kate Piper, a University Program Board advisor, offered a brief history of the event. The carnival started in 2008 and was held in Horton Field House with only 400 people. Today, the event has grown significantly with attendance ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 people. In Old Main Room, a caricature artist, a face painter and a Henna tattoo artist were stationed for carnivalgoers to enjoy. For Izabela Batko, freshman art major, the face painting was the highlight. “My favorite part was the face painting because it made me feel
like a kid again,” Batko said. In the Brown Ballroom, food was served and the Gamma Phi Circus performed. The show began with the tumblers and vaulters spinning through the air executing springloaded tricks and twirls. The performers even lined up fans to flip and vault as the crowd cheered them on. The clowns came out next as they danced with capes decorated in gold and silver sparkles. They tangled up their capes and stumbled around stage making the audience roar with laughter. Gamma Phi Circus’s next group was Bike Built For Five. A spectacular feat, the biker rode in a circle while four other riders piled on top in formation. Lastly, the Ladies of the Hoop and the Ladies of the Silt took to the stage for the final performance. They twirled up in the air, unwinding before the audiences in artistic poses. Homecoming court member Jen Jaroch has seen the event progress over the past four years she has been at ISU. “I think that the spirit and energy continues to grow. It’s a great time for everyone to unite and come together in this tradition that is ISU,” Jaroch said.
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Photo by Zack Applehans / Photo Editor: Members of ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus performed Wednesday night at the Bone Student Center as part of the Homecoming Carnival.
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The history of ISU’s Homecoming Homecoming is a tradition that not only is something to look back upon after students graduate but also something to look forward to — since the first official homecoming in 1921, Redbirds have been flaunting their spirit, creating one of the most exciting weekends of the school year Photos courtesy of The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives
President Bone on a camel in the 1965 parade.
Homecoming Court in 1956. JULIA MORENO Reporter
Although Illinois State University opened in 1857, David Felmley, ISU’s sixth president, started the tradition of homecoming over two days in early November in 1921. “He visited the East Coast and observed another university celebrating several homecoming events,” said Sammi Wolter, graduate assistant at the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives. “Originally a reunion for alumni, this annual event invited former students to ‘come home’ to their alma maters to reunite with old friends and meet new students.” In her 1857-1957 centennial history of ISU, “Grandest of Enterprises,” author Helen E. Marshall wrote that during that first homecoming, “Guests registered in the Main Office, were given a souvenir booklet, a badge and bunch of wahoo berries.” Football is one of the most popular homecoming past times; in fact, a rivalry between football teams created homecoming
“We spoiled three homecoming games in a row. We beat two history in 1923, Marshall said. ISU hosted a Hobo Parade through the streets of downtown other schools and lost ours,” Beales added. Normal, which was sponsored by the Hopkins Agriculture On October 31, 1964 ISU had its first homecoming under Club. the name Illinois State University, originally called Illinois “There was a huge rivalry between State Normal University. The football game ISU and Illinois Wesleyan. We always “There was a huge rivalry that year was against Mankato State, with lit a big bonfire on Friday at south between ISU and Illinois the Redbirds prevailing 27- 21, according to campus and added wood the four The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archive records. Wesleyan. We always lit a big days before the fire,” Frank Chiodo, This year’s homecoming events might 1951 graduate and quarterback of the bonfire on Friday at south seem a little tamer compared to its previous school’s football team, said. campus and added wood the four affairs. There will be the Town and Gown 5K and “Those Wesleyan guys would days before the fire.” always try to start the fire before 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Oct. 4, as well Friday,” Chiodo said. “It would always as the parade and the football game. This Frank Chiodo year, the Redbirds will play South Dakota start some fights and traffic stops.” State. “On University Avenue, the parade 1951 graduate and quarterback for the was going down the street. And one Redbirds Additionally, something new has been of the items was a manure spreader added to homecoming: the Rally Bash. The — I’m assuming it was for the other team,” Ron Beales, a event includes live music by the Bygones as well as appetizers 1952 graduate, said. Beales was the center for ISU’s football and a cash bar in the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student team. Center. There is a $3 charge at the door.
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tarting Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, America is taking the time to observe, celebrate and appreciate the Latino histories, cultures and contribution that has helped cultivate the American culture. National Hispanic Heritage month first started as a week in 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the week of Sept. 15 as a week of observation to those of Latino heritage. It was later expanded into an entire month by President Ronald Reagan and enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, on the approval of
Public Law 100-402. Sept. 15 was chosen to honor the independence day of the Latin countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition to those, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and 18, respectively. Although this month is recognized and celebrated by the government, many average Americans are not as aware of this month as they should be. Therefore, in honor of this special month, The Vidette Editorial Board would like to make our readers aware of
some contributions that people of the Latino culture have brought to America. Tejano leaders José Antonio Navarro and Francisco Ruiz, who later became law makers, joined the independence movement in 1836 to help win Texan independence. Texas Independence Day is still celebrated and is an official holiday in Texas celebrated every March 2. Believe it or not, the Spanish founded this country’s oldest European city, St. Augustine in 1565, several decades before English colonist settled in Jamestown.
It isn’t mentioned in history books but before Brown v. Board of Education, there was Mendez v. Westminster. It was in this life changing case that, for the first time in 1946, a judge decided that California could not segregate its school system based on national origin or language ability. They have been fighting for our country since the beginning. Somewhere between 250,000 and 500,000 Latinos fought the Axis powers in World War II. Due to the fact that military records did not track ethnicity and generally counted Latinos as white,
researchers have a hard time finding the exact number. Even before WWII, it was Cuba that pitched in a flood of private donations to help George Washington fight in the battle of Yorktown. People of Latino heritage have had a great contribution to America and its history and culture. Although many of their contributions have gone unacknowledged, it is during this month that the American people should open their minds and join in the celebration of a group of people that has such a large impact on the country we live in.
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Make the most out of Homecoming Weekend MY VIEW Roshaunda Coleman Columnist
As Homecoming Weekend approaches for the students of Illinois State University, many people are scrambling around trying to find their nicest outfits and favorite Redbird gear to get ready for all of the activities that this weekend has in store.
Redbird pride and campus-wide antics, midterms are right around the corner. For freshmen this means APA grades will be sent out to either warn or remind you of how you are doing academically. For the rest of the classes, midterms means crunch time. If you are on the borderline of a certain grade, midterms ultimately could make or break you. Do not let the excitement of Homecoming distract you from your long-term purpose of coming to college. Make sure that before you get ready to cheer on the team at the
football game or get dressed to indulge in a night of unadulterated fun with your closest friends, you are more than prepared for the exams that will be given soon after the weekend is over. That being said, let’s move on to the fun stuff. Homecoming Week is full of great activities and events thrown by the university that help get students in the school spirit. For those students who do not always have a chance to attend these events throughout the week, the weekend is their time to let
Although there will be plenty of parties, campus activities and tailgating going on, I would like to remind you that there are a few essentials that need to be taken care of before and during this upcoming weekend. Let’s start with what we are all here for. In preparation for Homecoming, it seems that many students forget that after a crazy, fun weekend of
loose and have fun. While having fun is the goal, be mindful that you are still a representative of the university and there a few rules and regulations that you should take into account. To start, tailgating at ISU has always been a fun tradition for many of the students and alumni in preparation for the game. But many people seem to be unaware that as long as you are tailgating on ISU property there are a few regulations that you should familiarize yourself with. My advice is to go online and
look up the tailgating regulations to insure a fun, yet violation free game preparation. Let’s not forget the nightlife. There will be plenty of parties going on all weekend long. Students will be out and about going from one party to the next but it is imperative that during this time students remain safe. If you are going to a new location, or even just going home at the end of the night, do not walk alone. Make sure that you stay with your group at all times. Avoid drinking unknown liquids or coming back to a drink that you have already put down. If you leave a drink unattended, leave it there. Last but not least, make the most out of this weekend. It only comes around once a year and this may be the last for some. With a football team that remains undefeated, this will be a weekend to remember. Be safe and have fun. Happy Homecoming, Redbirds!
Roshaunda Coleman is a sophomore broadcast journalism major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding her column can be sent Cartoon by Athena Tapia to rrcole@ilstu.edu.
Today’s Redbird Rumble or Fumble:
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Redbird Rumble: To the start of Homecoming Weekend.
Redbird Rumble: To President Larry Dietz for getting his
Redbird Fumble: To student designated drivers being il-
Redbird Fumble: To National Hispanic Heritage Month not
Don’t miss the weekend’s biggest events, including Saturday’s Town and Gown 5K Run/Walk, the annual Homecoming parade, tailgates and reuniting with ISU alumni. legal. This is not right, as these students are just trying to provide sober rides to those who have been drinking. This law should be reconsidered.
flu shot at Student Health Services Monday. We appreciate his efforts to stay healthy as the dreaded flu season approaches. receiving the kind of attention it deserves. All Americans should be aware of Latinos’ contributions to our country over the years.
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Beer riot of 1984 hits 30th anniversary JESSICA SMITH Senior Staff
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Students run down College Avenue for the annual Town and Gown 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, hosted by Campus Recreation. This year, the Homecoming Race is at 8 a.m Saturday, beginning outside the Student Fitness Center.
Annual Homecoming 5K goes green LINDSEY CLARK Senior Staff
For those wanting to get an early start to the Homecoming festivities Saturday, Campus Recreation is holding its annual Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/ Walk. From 8 to 9 a.m., participants will run through the Illinois State University campus and Uptown Normal. Town and Gown participants will begin outside the Student Fitness Center and will finish on the Quad. The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin right after the 5K has started. Campus Recreation has partnered with the Town of Normal and alumni in order to make the event possible. “There has been a lot of involvement with the town, both committee members from the town and alumni,” Olivia Butts, Campus Recreation graduate assistant for special events and student development, said. “It’s cool to see a lot of people back on campus for it,” Butts added. The 5K will have two water stops throughout the run. The Town of Normal will also provide snacks and
refreshments for all participants afterward. The traditional event will also be going green this year — participants will be given reusable water bottles once they cross the finish line. Other prizes will be presented for each division. Divisions include the 5K overall male and female winners, and also the top three male and female participants for each division categorized by age. There will also be a division for overall male and female wheelchair racers. An additional partner for the Homecoming event is the Reggie Kids Club, which supports and encourages kids to get involved with athletics. They have partnered in an effort to provide seating for kids and families to sit together if they participate. Registration is currently still open for anyone that wants to participate. The registration fee is $20. Those wanting to register on Saturday are also welcome to do so. Map routes can be found on the ISU 2014 Homecoming website. “We are hoping to up student participation this year and did our best to keep prices for the event low,” Butts said. “We’re excited to see if they turn out this year.” For more information, call Campus Recreation at (309) 438-3700 or check out Homecoming.IllinoisState.edu/5k to register.
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l l i n o i s State University students often take for granted the harmonious relationship between the university and the surrounding community. But relations between the two groups have not always been so friendly. This year marks the 30th anniversary for the notorious 1984 Beer Riot, which put ISU on the news throughout the nation. However, the attention was not positive. Following countless complaints by town residents who lived next to rowdy college students, Normal took steps to eliminate the prevalence of large parties and overindulgence in alcohol. While students were home for the summer in July 1984, Normal council ordinances were passed banning the sale of kegs and mass gatherings of students. The town’s government hoped that introducing these changes over the summer would allow a smooth transition, but they could not be more wrong. Par t y and alcohol-related arrests spiked 300 percent during the fall semester, and tensions reached a high point when the Chicago Cubs won the National League East title Monday, Sept. 24, 1984. Hundreds of students, most from the Chicago suburbs, took to the Quad to celebrate after tearing down goalposts at the football stadium. This was just a practice round for the students, though. Following another Cubs playoff game on Oct. 3, students staged a protest on the Quad and attempted to rally the masses. Someone brought a keg of beer, and students started an impromptu party in the street near Hancock. Police Chief David Lehr tried to calm the students down by sitting down with them, but the situation was already out of control.
Students tore down stop signs and threw rocks at Normal City Hall — then the state police arrived in riot gear. In the commotion that followed, police and protestors lobbed tear gas at each other, and at least five students were arrested. Five suffered minor injuries. Others faced disciplinary charges from the university. ISU made all the national news stations following the Beer Riot. Nancy Hancock, ISU alumna, was one of the students who watched with disbelief as her university’s image was tarnished by the controversy. “Although I understood why students were so upset about the keg laws the city passed while students were away in the summer, I did not and do not now defend any of the destructive behavior ISU students engaged in during the ‘riot,’” Hancock said. “It seemed outrageous to me that ISU students would riot over beer when they were completely oblivious to our efforts at getting the university to take the issue of apartheid seriously and divest from South Africa.” These days, ISU students are able to separate their party lives from their political activism. Last semester, students peacefully protested the pay-out former President Flanagan received with the “I Paid For Flanagan” group. Other groups on campus fight for environmental activism or encourage other students to register to vote — not exactly the same as throwing rocks at City Hall. Relations with the town have also significantly improved, with ISU the proud centerpiece to the community. Surely one factor is the separation between student off-campus housing and residential neighborhoods. Students partying responsibly and keeping far from the backyards of families ensures that no similar ordinances exist today.
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ISU police to reinforce tailgating rules Tailgating is a Homecoming must, and with nice weather in the forecast, Saturday will be the perfect day for it – as long as students follow the law
In addition, all tailgaters need to be compliant with conduct policy, as explained in the ISU Student Handbook. Violators could face consequences such as eviction, prosecution, arrest and potential disciplinary action taken by The Community Rights and Responsibilities Office for ISU students. Since people can easily step or run over glass bottles with their tires, glass bottles will be prohibited. Kegs, party balls and funnels also should not be brought to the tailgating area. Bongs and tailgating games like beer pong and quarters will also be prohibited. Tailgaters can play bags, but not in a manner that promotes drinking in excess. Tailgaters should also avoid having any open alcohol containers. Staying clear of the red lines of the parking lot will also be enforced. Tailgaters can stand there, but cannot put their coolers, chairs, tents or any other tailgating supplies in those areas since the red lines are intended for emergency access. All tailgating supplies should be kept behind the lines. Tents should be set up only in the designated areas and should be arranged and reserved with the Sales in the ISU Athletics Department. Request forms are on goredbirds.com. It is also required that Illinois State Athletics Marketing is aware of any distribution of giveaways before Saturday.
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As students make their plans to celebrate Homecoming Saturday, the Illinois State University police want to ensure that students enjoy the day, as well as stay safe. Rules for ISU’s 93rd Homecoming on Oct. 4 can be found online, but below are some of the major stipulations all tailgaters should know about. Those under 21 are not allowed to consume or possess alcohol in the tailgate areas. Violations could result in arrest, as it is a state and university violation. “We will issue ordinances if there are violations, but it’s rare that we arrest someone,” ISU Police captain Nichol Bleichner said. “But it depends on the person and their cooperation.” Normal Police Assistant Chief Kirk Ijams advised those under 21 to steer clear of alcohol. “We see hundreds of people each weekend get ordinance violations or fines because of poor choices,” Ijams said.
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ISU students play the popular tailgate game “bags” during a homecoming football game. Tailgating will end 90 minutes after the football game has completed. Tailgaters will need to clear the lot and may not remain there and party, Bleichner said. “Be safe and enjoy the festivities in a legal manner,” Ijams said. All tailgating procedures will be enforced and have not changed radically from previous years. The main focus the ISU police hs
is keeping students safe in accordance to the law for the duration of the event and see that everyone has a good time. Several of the ISU police staff will be present and supervising the tailgate throughout the day. All the rules and procedures for tailgating this season can be found in full on goredbirds.com. For more information, call ISU police at (309) 438-8631. Compiled by ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN / Staff Writer
’Bird on the Street: What are your homecoming plans? “This weekend I will be walking in the Homecoming Parade with my sorority.”
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Stephanie Feste / sophomore nursing
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“I am looking to go to the Homecoming formal and the football game” Noah Scholp / freshman history education
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The age-old question answered: Was there an Alamo I? GIANNA ANNUNZIO Staff Writer
Here at ISU most people are familiar with several of Bloomington-Normal’s most popular stores, restaurants and bars. An establishment that is especially popular is The Alamo II, an ISU student’s textbook treasure trove. Many of us walk in and out of this location on the hunt for ISU apparel and school supplies, and have momentarily wondered where the beloved establishment got its name. Certainly the title “The Alamo II,” would indicate it was the second addition of two identical businesses. So, was there ever an Alamo I? To understand the real origin of the establishment, you’ll have to travel back several decades in time. The history of The Alamo II takes us back to 1933, over 80 years ago. Orval J. Yarger, ISU alumnus and co-owner of The Alamo II, described how the infamous store came to be. In 1933, a corporation called Alamo Corporation owned the building where The Alamo II stands today. Orval J. Yarger’s father and ISU alumnus, Orval F. Yarger, signed a lease with The Alamo Corporation, henceforth taking ownership of the building. Later, he partnered with a friend named Ellis Wade, also an ISU alumnus, who would become part of the building’s split ownership. With this property, Yarger’s father opened a campus bookstore called The Co-Op
Bookstore, what we now know as Alamo II. During its youth, the Alamo II building contained four establishments including a beauty and parlor shop. Yarger’s father eventually took over and the building was officially purchased in 1936 to solely house The Co-Op Bookstore. Flash forward to the 1970s, when ISU was in a state of tension caused by the shooting at Kent State. Due to the unrest, students began confrontation with several of ISU’s establishments. They picked on The Co-Op Bookstore’s title, expressing frustration with the name because the store, at the time, was not co-operative. “It was around the time of sit-ins, and peace rallies,” Yarger said. “We had, and still have, glass windows in the front of the store. At the time, the last thing we wanted was for them to be broken [by angry students]”. Although this act made The Co-Op Bookstore a scapegoat for student anger towards the establishment as a whole, the owners wanted to avoid confrontation. They eventually decided on changing the store’s name. Paying homage to the original leaser, Alamo Corporation, and to a once local restaurant called The Alamo, the owners used these names as a template. Back in the 1930s when The Alamo restaurant was operative, Yarger said the restaurant was “a local den of iniquity.” For one thing, it contained very high back booths. This feature allowed students who visited, the ability to hold hands with their
Courtesy of Orval J. Yarger
This photo was taken during the late 1930s outside of Co-Op Bookstore, the shop that later became The Alamo II. date in secret, because this was a very risqué move at the time. The decision to rename Co-Op Bookstore was also a wise business move. During this time, most people were dependent on the phonebook to contact local businesses. Since the bookstore’s name now began with the letter “A,” it would be among the first
business names in the book. The store soon adopted the name we currently know, and The Alamo II was born. So the next time you run into The Alamo II for textbooks or to grab a snack, remember the history behind its modern title, and think about just how far the business has come.
Annual Homecoming Parade to rally the Redbirds KELSEY FARRELL Staff Writer
“Rally the Redbirds” and Alumni Relations, which is hosting the festivities, is sure to do just that. This weekend, like many before it, ISU This year 13 f loats are competing for campus will be pulsing with Redbird spirit prizes and there are an additional 132 and swarming with both students and parade entries featured in the precession. alumni. Reggie will be at the top of his game The parade will include floats, mobile units, and for lack of better phrasing, so will the walking units and live bands. The parade is football team. One of the most anticipated also a chance for students and community events will also be taking place: the annual members to catch a glimpse of the newly ISU Homecoming Parade. crowned 2014 Homecoming royalty. “[Homecoming] is a time for the entire The parade features ISU President town to rally the Redbirds together, socialLarry Dietz, esteemed former presidents, ize, reconnect and cheer on our awesome Al Bowman and David Strand, the Board of football team. Homecoming is a time to Trustees, the Alumni Association Board of show our pride for Illinois State University,” Directors, Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos Parade Chair Juliana Duncan said. and City of Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. The first ISU Homecoming Parade was Other Homecoming events include the held in 1916. It is considered the oldest Town and Gown 5K/1-Mile Fun Run and tradition at Illinois State, not including Walk, Redbird Football vs. South Dakota commencement ceremonies. State and the ISU National Panhellenic Archive Photo According to the Illinois State website, Council Stepshow. The Homecoming Parade, once known as the Hobo Parade, will take place this Saturday at “in 1923 [the Homecoming Parade] took on The 2014 Homecoming Parade begins at 10 a.m. the name of Hobo Parade and was the fore10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The precession will runner to the annual Homecoming Parade. begin at the corner of College Avenue and The main entry was the Hobo Band. Hopkins Agriculture looking club.” University Street. The full parade map is available on the Club sponsored the Hobo Parade. Many clubs took part in This year proves that the parade has come a long way ISU website. Join in the fun on Twitter and Instagram by the Hobo Parade and prizes were awarded to the “dingiest since it began, almost 100 years ago. The 2014 theme is tagging your Redbird photos with #RedbirdHomecoming.
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As tough as it may be to get out of bed after a long day of tailgating, try to get some type of exercise in. Go for a bike ride, a nice walk, run or swim. Exercising speeds up your metabolism, which will help last night’s margaritas leave your body quicker. Not only will exercise help your hangover, but it keeps you healthy. Exercising will kill two birds with one stone.
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It can help to take Advil or Aleve, but try and take these as a last resort as they can have some serious side effects. Taking over-the-counter drugs too often can damage your liver. Try to only use this remedy when you have a severe hangover. Another option is taking multivitamins or drinking some Emergen-C. This much healthier option will restore the essential vitamins that you lost during alcohol consumption and will have you feeling better in no time.
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The consumption of alcohol disrupts your sleep cycle. This will leave you feeling sleepdeprived and will make your already unpleasant hangover ten times worse. Getting some sleep will help replenish your body and have you feeling better in no time. Try to find a place to sleep that is dark and cool. Sunlight causes you to wake up, so sleeping in a room that doesn’t filter it will only make you grumpy.
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Carbohydrates soak up the alcohol in your body and reduce the feeling of nausea. The best carbohydrates to eat are crackers and toast. If you add anything to your toast or crackers, be sure to keep the flavor mild; if it is too spicy it could upset your stomach even more as spicy foods are more difficult to digest. Avoid foods that are heavy and oily as they will only increase your nausea instead of reducing it.
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Evergreen Cemetery Walk to revive McLean County history KELLEY BOWLES Senior Staff
With the changing seasons, the Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomington is filled with colorful trees with changing leaves, creating a beautiful area for residents to visit their loved ones and the many influential people buried there. This makes fall the perfect time of year to hold the Evergreen Cemetery Walk, which will begin its 20th year of operation Oct 4. The Evergreen Cemetery Walk started in order to bring to life the past voices of the important members of McLean County. “It’s a unique event that educates people about our local history, and it’s a combination of history and theater. We can honor our local history in McLean, and it’s just fun,” Candace Summers, Director of Education of the Museum of McLean County History, said. Summers, who has been putting the event together, added that it is necessary to recognize the importance of preserving cemeteries and understanding the way our community is impacted by local history. At the Cemetery Walk, actors dress in costumes and perform in this award-winning outdoor theatrical production. They reenact the different lives from the county’s past. This event, hosted by the McLean County Museum of History,
Illinois Voices Theatre and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, gives the chance each year to tell these different stories. Evergreen Cemetery prides themselves in being one of the richest historical resources in the community. The cemetery, which has been around for over 150 years, has a variety of previous community members buried there, from rich to poor, famous to infamous, loved ones and more. There are many stories to be told through the cemetery. “It’s our biggest annual outreach event [hosted by] the museum. It shows how cemeteries are an important part of our community’s history and should be preserved and respected,” Summers said. There are 149 different people being represented during the walk, including some familiar ISU names such as Jesse W. Fell, Adlai E. Stevenson, June Rose Colby and Ange Milner. The event will take place over two weekends, Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. Those who attend are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes for walking and tickets are available now for anyone interested in attending. Summers emphasized that tickets are going fast, so if you are interested in attending and learning more about McLean’s rich history, you should buy your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are available at The Garlic
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Over the weekend, ISU’s Bass fishing team traveled to Lake Springfield and came back with first place in the College National Championship. Bryce Wegman and his partner Seth Becker, along with two other team members, launched their boats into a twoday tournament hosted by Western Illinois, last year’s winner. “There were 20 other teams there from schools all over Illinois and we had two days to fish on the lake,” Wegman said. “At the end, they took the total combined weight of both days and that’s how they determined our places.” ISU got off to an early start on day one, catching all five of their allotted fish before 11 a.m. At the end of the first day, ISU had 14 pounds, a two-pound lead over second place Western Illinois. “On day two, we were a little worried because by 11 a.m., on the first day we had already gotten five fish and by the same time on day two we only had one,” Wegman said. Late in day two, ISU was able to pull ahead and seal the win with 23 pounds, a full four pounds ahead of Western
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Illinois. “It was scary being in first place after the first day because the people we were competing against are talented but when we came through with a four-pounder on day two it felt awesome,” Wegman said. Wegman and Becker’s strategies were a big part of the win. They arrived at Lake Springfield early to pre-fish the lake and scope out multiple spots where they knew they would find fish. “I think that was key for us, some of the other teams fished in one spot all of day one and by day two there was nothing left for them to catch,” Wegman said. The team returns to ISU with a trophy and a plaque that will have its name engraved on it. “It was a really great feeling to come out on top. It was hard to win against these guys because a lot of them are so good so everything has to really fall into place and for us this year, it all worked out great,” Wegman said. With the win, ISU will be hosting next year’s College National Championships. As for the rest of this season, Wegman is excited for what lies ahead in the spring and looks forward to seeing how the team’s many new members will progress.
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10.02.2014
’Birds battle South Dakota State
In their first MVC game of the season, the ISU Redbirds are looking to defend their title against South Dakota and keep the momentum going in their undefeated season.
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Illinois State prepares to defend its undefeated record in its first MVC game against the Jackrabbits RYANN HOFFENBERG Sports Editor
The Illinois State football team is looking to continue its undefeated season with a first MVC win against an old rival: South Dakota State. The Redbirds defeated the Jackrabbits in September of 2011, 20-13 and are looking forward to another showdown. ISU head coach Brock Spack is optimistic about the matchup. “This will be a big game,” Spack said. “It’s the opening game of the Missouri Valley season so that is always a big game but you add Homecoming on top of that and this will be a lot of fun.” The team is gearing up for the large crowd and challenging opponent — SDSU is ranked no. 9 — by sticking to its routine. “Athletes are very routine-oriented and so are coaches so we really don’t change a whole lot,” Spack said. “We just try to emphasize the things we need to get better at and what our opponent’s are going to do, how they’re going to attack us and make sure we know how to react to that, but it’s mostly about working on us and getting better.” Spack sees the top-ten ranked competition not as an obstacle, but as motivation. “To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best,” Spack said. In order to beat SDSU, Spack is focusing on cutting down on penalties, a problem that the team faced in the Brock last game against Austin Peay. Spack “The first axium to win is not to beat yourself and when you commit penalties you are beating yourself,” Spack said. “There’s a lot to beat out here, the opponent is pretty good so let’s not beat ourselves too.” Out on the field, the players will be focusing on the win, particularly the seniors on the team, for whom this will
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be their last Homecoming game. Two seniors who will be fighting it out against the Jackrabbits are safety Dontae McCoy and tightend James O’Shaughnessy. O’Shaughnessy is excited about the MVC opener and Homecoming game. “Whenever you get the opportunity to, one, play your first conference opponent you get very excited and also with them being a top ten ranked team and us both being nationally ranked makes the stakes that much higher,” O’Shaughnessy said. “Obviously it’s senior year, Homecoming, everyone’s very excited and very hyped.” Coming into this game with an undefeated record, the team will do whatever James O’Shaughnessy it can to sustain the momentum for this game and the rest of the season. “You’ve just gotta stay hungry and stay motivated,” O’Shaughnessy said. “The coaches do a good job of letting us know not to settle and not to just be happy with what we have.” Like Spack, O’Shaughnessy does not see SDSU as a threat to the team’s record. “I would never say I’m worried about any team we go against, obviously they’re a good team, great program, tough guys but we have a team capable of beating them, we just have to go out there and play our game, execute and be disciplined.” Sadly, senior O’Shaughnessy will be playing in his last Homecoming game of his Redbird career. “It’s sad,” O’Shaughnessy said. “Everyday as a senior you see the days dwindling away and it gets more and more sad and more real and you realize you’re not going to be here for much longer. Everyone gets so excited about Homecoming so it makes it that much more emotional of a game, especially being a senior.” O’Shaughnessy will be celebrating off the field as well, tailgating with friends, family and alumni after the game. Fellow Redbird McCoy is focused less on the celebration and more on what comes before: the win. “[SDSU] is going to come in here hyped to get a win and we are too so we know it’s going to be a heavyweight bout and we are definitely ready to get involved with this game and have a good one,” McCoy said.
• The last time ISU and SDSU faced off was in September of 2011 when ISU won, 20-13 • ISU and SDSU have played each other four times before, each team taking two of the wins.
McCoy and his team “continually strive for perfection” in their endeavors against other teams, and SDSU is no exception. “We know that we can’t let up and we can’t take any opponent lightly,” McCoy said. “We have to continually focus whether it’s in watching film, or if it’s in the weight room getting our bodies recovering the right way, doing the right thing in practice, getting the right technique and the right effort, all of those things take care of the big thing.” Like O’Shaughnessy, McCoy is a senior and this will be his final Homecoming celebration as a Redbird. “This is definitely a real moment,” McCoy said. “It feels good to be a senior but at the same time I’m going to miss playing with my brothers. It’s Homecoming so we definitely want to go out with a bang and get that ‘W’ for the team.” McCoy and O’Shaughnessy were both on the team the last time the Redbirds battled the SDSU Jackrabbits and remember the matchup. “It was exactly what you would expect from a Missouri Valley game,” McCoy said. “They gave their best effort and we gave our best effort and we came through at the end and got the win but Dontae it was definitely a good game and they McCoy are always going to give you 110 percent and so are we.” Looking forward, McCoy, O’Shaughnessy, Spack and the rest of the Redbirds are ready to face SDSU again to defend their winning title and go 1-0 in the conference. “We are going to give it our best effort and do everything we can to ensure that we get the win and I’m sure they are going to do the same thing so we will see what the results are on Saturday.” McCoy said. The Redbirds host friends, family, alumni and the SDSU Jackrabbits at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium. Tickets are still available for any who wish to attend.
• This will be the first MVC matchup for both teams • The Redbird player to watch is Marshaun Coprich who has recorded three 100-plus yard rushing performances this season
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• SDSU finished last season with a 9-5 overall record, putting them in second place in the MVFC • ISU enters this game undefeated, having defeated Mississippi Valley State, Eastern Illinois and Austin Peay