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Watterson bursts with commotion Flooding caused by a pipe burst and fire alarms were experienced by Watterson residents in the same day Sunday ROSHAUNDA COLEMAN AND KELLIE FLAHERTY Vidette Staff
A pipe burst in Watterson Towers Sunday afternoon, causing flooding on four floors in its north tower. In the Jefferson division of the Watterson’s north tower, floors one through four were washed out by water after a pipe burst, causing damage to the floor’s suites, light
fixtures and possibly student property. A Watterson resident assistant, who has chosen to keep their name annoynmous, said the flooding also set off a fire alarm in the building, causing Normal Fire Department to step in to help. Maintenance, resident assistants and other staff and faculty of the building worked to clean up the mess made by the flooding.
“I live on Jefferson 1. I wasn’t there when it happened, but I walked through it and saw the aftermath. I’ve seen videos and heard stories about what went on,” said Alexa Rebecca, sophomore mass media major. Rebecca said that the stairs leading from the 1st to 2nd floor of Jefferson were completely covered in water. “The stairs had water rushing down them like a water fall,” she said.
While the staff clean the mess and search for a solution, students who were residing on the flooded floors were asked to remain in the conference rooms until told otherwise. The Vidette’s efforts to reach out to chief of staff Jay Groves and Normal Fire Department were unsuccessful. Not much information has been released at press time. Check out the videtteonline.com for an updated story on Monday.
Downtown hotel project in review Financial details on Bloomington hotel to be analyzed before more progress is made
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Before asking aldermen to approve sending a letter of interest to decide if building a hotel in Downtown Bloomington is desired, city officials seek an independent analysis. According to Mayor Tari Renner, City Manager David Hales asked the National Development Council, which the city uses to explore companies, to review the hotel project last week. “We are definitely making progress, but because this project is so complex we want to have some independent analysis,” Renner said. “We just want to have another set of eyes go over it and review the financials.” The NDC was asked to analyze the incentives the city might offer to entice developers, how much it would cost to fund this project. It has been said that the project will not be funded by tax payers. Instead private investors would be taking on the bill attached to this project. “Our main strategic goal is to attract the single largest private investment in our downtown in a half-century with incentives that come from the project itself,”
Veterans to be honored at annual ceremony Veterans Day marks the momentous day that the U.S. Military is honored for all of their sacrifices for our great country, and will be celebrated Tuesday.
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A new hotel is being contructed in downtown Bloomington at 102 North Center Street in place of the vacant Front ‘N Center building. Renner said. Currently, there has been a handful of investors interested in taking on the responsibility of possibly building the hotel in place of an abandoned building. The vacant Front ’N Center building was used as an example. The building “is a vacant fire hazard,” he said. “Clearly, we receive no hotel/ motel taxes or restaurant taxes of any form right now. There’s nothing there. If we have a hotel
conference center and rebate some of the city’s taxes then we are not out any tax money,” Renner added. Since being elected mayor last year, Renner has been in discussions with several developers who have expressed interest in the project. In September, Renner revealed that one of them had an unsettled proposal in “the ballpark of $40 million” for a hotel that would include a conference center and a high-end restaurant at the vacant
Front ’N Center building in the 100 block of North Center Street, and adjacent buildings. In addition, the project had received support of many others for the private-investor approach the city has chosen to take. Amongst the supporters Marlene Gregor, a Downtown resident and developer Joe Haney have expressed their fondness of the plan. “There’s no taxpayer money in this, as it was explained to me,” Gregor said.
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Although the official end of World War 1, known at the time as The Great War, was in June 1919, the fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, deeming Nov. 11, 1918, “the war to end all wars.” From there on out, the U.S. celebrated Nov. 11 as Veterans Day where both veterans and active duty militants are honored and celebrated nationally. As a recognition of the day and salute to the troops, Illinois State University is holding its annual Veterans Day ceremony at noon Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Bone Student Center Prairie Room. The event is free and open to the public. During the event, the ISU army SEE VETERANS PAGE 2
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ROTC will be posting the colors, singing the national anthem and giving the invocation and benediction. In addition, ISU President Larry Dietz and State Senator Jason Barickman will be speaking. After the ceremony, there
will be the laying of flowers and the playing of Taps at the flagpole on the Quad. ISU is not be the only ones in town honoring this day; McLean County Home and Community Education will be holding an event in Bloomington, where they will be making cards from scratch or used cards to send to the soldiers abroad.
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Backround checks required by most employers The Career Center advises students to be honest with employers on crime history AVE RIO Reporter
Most job applications ask applicants if they have ever been convicted of a crime, and some even have you complete a drug test or sign a background check consent form. According to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, about two-thirds of organizations reported that they conduct criminal background checks on all of their job applicants. Mike Minton, the associate director for student relations at the ISU Career Center, said students should think about how their actions now can affect their professional future. “Some professions like education and health care are required by law to perform background checks as part of the employment process,” he said. In most states, a background check is required for those working with the elderly, children or disabled. Minton said students should educate themselves on the expectations of a background check for their desired career path. Organizations give different reasons for requiring these background checks. According to the survey, 52 percent said that they conduct the checks “to reduce legal liability for negligent hiring” and 49 percent said “to ensure a safe work environment for employees.” If the offense was a violent felony, 96 percent of organizations will not hire the applicant and 74 percent will not hire because of a nonviolent St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center
felony. In addition, about 47 percent of organizations also review the applicants’ credit report. Employers may conduct screening that includes the review of judicial, driving, medical or military records. Somewhat common, yet damaging crimes that may occur in college, like a DUI or a Minor in Possession [of alcohol] could be equally as damaging as some small misdemeanors. For example, in Florida, leaving a restaurant without paying could lead to a charge of “Petty Theft, 2nd Degree, less than $100.” Minton said the best way to deal with something bad on record is to be honest and address it if asked about it during the application process. “When asked about the incident, focus on answering the question through the lens of what you learned from the experience,” he said. “Emphasize and give examples of how your behavior has changed; keep it brief and positive.” Some common college misdemeanors include false impersonation, fake identification, vandalism and public urination, all of which could prevent job acquisition in the future. In addition to job applications, a stain on a background check could have damaging effects for study abroad opportunities, internships and graduate programs. “We believe that students can improve, and that even students who have several incidents on their record can change, learn from their experience, and make themselves an even stronger professional,” Minton said. “However, some employers are not as positive or forgiving of candidates applying for positions, so I think it emphasizes the need to be mindful.”
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Veteran’s Day should be recognized more T uesday is Veteran’s day, a day we set aside to honor those in the military who put themselves in the line of danger to protect our country. Congress passed a resolution on June 4, 1926, which established Nov. 11 as the anniversary to commemorate with Thanksgiving, prayer and exercises to perpetuate peace and honor veterans. The date was chosen for it marked the end of WWI, or the war to end all wars. As American citizens, we cannot do enough to recognize the service provided by our military men and women. Every day these individuals dedicate their lives to our country and the cause of freedom more than many of us who take the comforts of our lives sometime for granted. At Illinois State University, this institution provides several amenities to accommodate the veterans who attend this university. One such example is the Veterans Study Center, located in Moulton Hall, which is available for use by student veterans. The center is a location for students to meet and study. It acts as a venue for programs designed to assist student veterans. In the past several years, ISU has been
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named one of the top military-friendly universities in the country. On Veteran’s Day, ISU will be hosting the Veteran’s Day Ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. in Prairie Room North in the Bone Student Center. Following the ceremony, the audience is invited to proceed to the flagpole on the Quad for the laying of flowers and the playing of Taps. The military men and women will be honored on Tuesday for their service to this country, but this should not be the only day we give thanks to them. Throughout the year we should appreciate the effort these men and women give to our country. Veterans’ Day is a significant holiday where military personnel have dedicated their services for over 200 years in protecting this nation. In this light, spending at least one day throughout the year appreciating these men and women seems warranted. Let us promote recognition of service in the military, whatever the branch, whenever the years. A simple “thank you for your service” is a solid statement to say, as well as hear.
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UNC scandal reflects sad state of college sports under the table dealings that contradict nearly everything collegiate-athletics stands for. MY VIEW Nick Ulferts Columnist
There likely was once a time where university scandals, specifically those surrounding athletic departments, must have seemed shocking. Such a time seems hard to imagine. These days, it’s hard to envision people raising more than an eyebrow at the latest reports of frauds, given that there seems to be a new one each week. Point being, it is become common knowledge that big school athletics are filled with shady,
The University of North Carolina’s latest scandal reflects this. For nearly two decades, the university created faux classes, more commonly referred to as “paper classes,” that over three thousand athletes enrolled in for the sole reason of obtaining a G.P.A. boost. The scandal was uncovered by former federal prosecutor Kenneth Wainstein, who was actually hired by UNC to see just how extensive these “paper classes” were. How did the media respond in light of these findings? Not with reports titled “Shocker at UNC!” but rather articles such as one from the Boston Globe titled “UNC scam latest black mark for college athletics.” That’s because these scandals are what people have come to expect from collegiate athletics. Behind the luster of the new College Football Playoff, and the always entertaining NCAA March Madness, is the knowledge that universities utilize a “whatever it takes” philosophy, going to extreme lengths to ensure competitive programs. There exists little to no accountability, only
a cutthroat world where ethics are thrown to the side by some of the most prestigious universities in the United States. UNC’s latest offense is among the worst in recent memory. Athletes were chewed up, used for their athletic ability, and then spat out after four years of eligibility without a remotely proper education. Some of these athletes were reportedly unable to read above an elementary school level, meaning that if they could not make it into professional sports, making it anywhere else would be nearly impossible. It is why former UNC athletes are now opening a class-action lawsuit against the university, as the education they were guaranteed was never delivered. They have been a product of athletics-over-academics since high school, and while they too may have believed that at some point, facing the harsh realities of the real world without an education was likely quite a revelation. But besides a few self-imposed consequences and the upcoming decision regarding the lawsuit, there is a good chance UNC walks away from this scandal relatively intact. The NCAA has proven time and time again that they are unable (or unwilling) to be a true authority figure in the realm of collegiate athletics. Last
year, Sports Illustrated released multiple reports detailing Oklahoma State’s extensive violations of NCAA laws, and despite some compelling evidence, the NCAA did nothing. That is just the nature of collegiate athletics it seems. UNC is not the first to get away with paper classes (Florida State University was recently found to be doing so as well, but on a much smaller scale) and certainly not the last. While there are schools that do not sink to the lows of UNC, there are simply too many that do. And next week, when a new college scandal emerges, no one will be surprised once again. They seem to have become just that common. The billions of dollars tied into collegiate athletics, especially college football and basketball, has become more important than anything else, tainting what was once the darling of American sports. And when the newest scandal does emerge, it will once again be the students, alumni, faculty and student-athletes that suffer the most. Nick Ulferts is a senior English education major and columnist for The Vidette. Any questions or comments regarding his column can be sent to nlulfert@ilstu.edu.
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Redbird Rumble: To ISU sports teams for winning all of their
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games this weekend. The women’s soccer team are the 2014 MVC champions, beating Evansville 2-1.
only three weeks of classes left before finals week. Good luck, Redbirds!
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1 Be a Holiday Helper Make a child’s Christmas dream come true by participating in this program that provides gifts and parties for over 250 children every year. You can choose one or multiple children to purchase presents for, from one of five local agencies, including the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington. The gift choice will be based on the child’s top three gift requests. Registration began on Oct. 27, and you can still visit the Leadership and Community Connections Unit in the Bone Student Center to select a child. There will also be Wrap and Pack sessions to help wrap the donated gifts on Dec. 2-4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the BSC, Prairie Room South. Also, Holiday Helper Parties will be held at the different local agencies on Dec. 6 so volunteers can interact with the children and help distribute the gifts.
2 Assist people with disabilities There are hundreds of people at this university that have special and diverse needs. You can help a student with a disability through positions such as: note takers, scribes for exams, typists, library assistants and editing text into alternative formats. You can learn how to work with a diverse group of people and enhance your résumé by volunteering. But possibly the greatest reason to volunteer is that you will assuredly gain a newfound respect and understanding for people with such disabilities. The feeling you will get in assisting these students is one that will stick with you forever.
3 Alternative Winter Break Through 10 to 14 days of volunteering, participants can travel either internationally or domestically to help strengthen diverse communities. Both trips mainly focus on different social issues including education, affordable housing and environmental concerns. You will develop all types of new skills and gain plenty of new experience including participating in strong direct service and connecting with other students looking to make a difference. Students selected to serve on the international trip will participate in bi-weekly pre-trip meetings to educate themselves on the language and culture of the community. If you participate in the domestic trip, you will meet three to five times to learn more about the social issues you will be covering and bond with your group.
Students often find it difficult to condentrate in the crowded, often noisy library.
How to get the best study location at Club Milner ALYSSA GROH Staff Writer
Milner Library, the infamous latenight hangout spot for Illinois State students, contains six different floor options for students to study on. Along with tables, books and computers the library also has a condensed version of Einstein’s Bagels for students to take a coffee or snack break. Aside from all of these great things at our campus library, many students go to the library with the intention of studying but do more socializing and social media browsing than they do studying. With the semester quickly coming to an end and finals approaching, here are a few tips on how to use the library for studying. Before you even get to the library, there are a few things you need to do in order to have a successful library experience. First, decide exactly what it is you want to accomplish at the library. Make a list of each homework assignment you want to complete and what you want to study. When you compile this list write them in the order you want to get them done. This way, as you go along you can cross each item off. This technique is effective because it forces you to work hard so that you can cross another item off the list, and it also helps you
“When is it time to start listening to Christmas music?” “After Thanksgiving because Thanksgiving is under-appreciated.” Alicija Viktora, junior nursing major
5 Be a Big Brother or Big Sister If you are looking for an off-campus place to provide your services, this is one of the best in the area. No matter what your interest, there are several options to choose from. There is community-based mentoring which allows “Bigs” to spend some time with their “Littles” at parks, sporting events or maybe even a movie. You can also visit your mentee at the child’s school, at a youth-serving agency or an after-school program through their site-based mentoring. If those do not sound appealing, you can always sponsor a child through different levels of monetary contribution.
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floor. There is a good amount of table space and a few cubicles. Finally, the sixth floor has a wide variety of tables and an ample amount of cubicles. If you are someone who cannot study in complete silence, but does not want it too noisy, the sixth floor is the place to go. The table area is great if you want to work with friends in your class, but be careful, as it can get slightly noisy. The cubicles are secluded along the walls and are usually pretty quiet. “I’m always on the sixth floor and I usually try to get a cubical so that I am not easily distracted by other students moving around and talking,” Kohler said. Now that you have chosen a floor that best fits your study needs, it is time to get down to business and start working. It is best if you go to the library without distracting friends; but if this is unavoidable, try putting in headphones so no one will talk to you. It is also a good idea to put your phone in your backpack on silent so you are not forced to text, look at social media sites or send Snapchats. If you have to use your laptop, resist the urge to pull up social media sites because they will only distract you and prolong your library time. Stay focused and rely on your list to keep you on track and productive.
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4 Help create literacy The Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy at ISU was founded to offer opportunities that help develop reading skills for Illinois residents. This organization has been successful in forming partnerships with schools, organizations and communities to provide development in literacy education. The center provides consulting, professional development and presentations related to literacy. Its goal is to provide service, teaching and research to help educators, parents, employers and more.
to complete everything you want to get done before allowing yourself to leave for the night. “I always plan out exactly what I’m going to get done that night so I don’t get side tracked,” Kaitlin Kohler sophomore nursing major, said. Now that you have a list complied of what you want to accomplish, pack your backpack with only the items necessary to complete each assignment. This way when you are doing homework for your least favorite subject and get bored, you will not talk yourself into working ahead in your favorite class in order to get away from that terrible homework assignment. When you arrive at the library, choosing where you study is crucial to how productive you will be. The entrance floor has a lot of commotion as people are walking in and out and also has limited table space. The third floor has tons of tables but is mainly a floor for group projects or where students who enjoy socializing more than getting good grades go to “study.” Although this floor is noisy it has many large whiteboards to use for long math or chemistry equations. The fourth floor has a few large tables and cubicles and is typically very quiet. The fifth floor is the floor to go to if you have a lot of memorization to do, as it is the maximum quiet
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Exercise science alum lands CROSSWORD position as Ram’s strength coach The Vidette
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A former graduate student in Illinois State University’s exercise science program has landed a position with the St. Louis Rams as their assistant strength coach.
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J. Aggabao worked on the ISU staff as a graduate assistant after completeing his undergrad at Washington University. Aggabao was also an intern with the NFL on the St. Louis Rams for a year begining in March 2013, before recently receiving his position on the Rams staff. Strength training coaches design specific programs to boost athlete’s abilities. They work with different techniques and skills to meld those together into a framework that will fit for all the coaching staff, as well as the sports program, Jim Lathrop, Director of ISU Athletics Strength and Conditioning, said. “There is a little bit of science and a little bit of art to it,” Larry Lyons, Director of ISU Athletics said. Aggabao gained experience first as a graduate assistant with Lathrop while also learning about the field in the classroom with his instructors. “We can show them technology that can be used to assess and monitor the human body and then the art of coaching what Jim and them do, is to take that science and technology and put it in that applied way,” Dr. Brown, a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, who worked with Aggabao, said. “When he expressed to me an interest that he would like to coach at that level one of the things I told him then was that you have to go there and do the time and be an intern,” Lathrop said.
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Lyons said the experience as an intern is very important and can set you apart from other applicants. “Specifically relevant experience, you have to go practice it and use it at some point,” Lyons said. Aggabao used the theories he learned in the classroom and put them into practice with ISU Athletics for two years. During his time as a graduate assistant he worked on many different sports, working with men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, gymnastics and football. Lathrop supplied him with a strong basis for training, and he learned firsthand how to mold athletes so that they would perform better overall in their specific sport. Lathrop’s specific theory is unique, with a focus more on free weights and movement skills as opposed to machines, which he shared with Aggabao.
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Students at DePaul. “I had some quick and intentional conversations on the structure of the office when I first started here,” Munin said. “Our coordinator of Leadership and Service had just been promoted, so we used the open position as an opportunity to evaluate how the structure was working and what we could change.” One of the first concerns he wanted to see resolved was the disconnect that he noticed between some of the areas dedicated to student life. “It seemed like a natural fit to bring the Student Involvement Center and student programming together,” Munin said. Coordinator Michelle Whited is
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ISU Volleyball continues historic streak The ISU volleyball team swept both games this weekend against Bradley and Loyola to push its conference record to 14-0 JASON KLAER Sports Reporter
set with a 3-0 lead, Illinois State was able to tie it up at five and put the match in the bag. The ’Birds held a 6-2 advantage in blocks over Loyola. ISU was also able to have the upper hand in attacking percentage.273 over the Ramblers’ .098.
With 3-0 set victories over Loyola on Friday night and Bradley on Saturday, ISU was able to extend their overall winning streak to 16 games, tied for their fourth longest winning streak in school history. The ’Birds were also able to continue their Missouri Valley Conference record to 140, marking their best start to a conference season ever. In the match up against the Ramblers, Illinois State won in three sets by scores of 25-22, 25-15 and 25-17. Kaitlyn Early was able to dish-out a match high 35 assists. Stacey Niao contributed eight kills and 15 digs. Ashley Rosch smashed 12 kills for the ’Birds, putting her at over 300 kills for the season. Emily Orrick posted a match high 19 digs. After getting off to an 8-2 lead in the first set, the Redbirds never looked back as it took the 1-0 set advantage on the Ramblers. ISU was able to maintain the lead in what would be the narrowest margin of victory in the three sets. Rosch recorded five of her kills in this set. Although the Ramblers were able to start off the third
On Saturday, Redbird Arena experienced a seasonhigh attendance of 2,877 in the Redbirds’ annual Pack the Arena match. ISU defeated the Bradley Braves in three sets with scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-16. Jaelyn Keene was able to record 12 kills and add four blocks. The first set was neck and neck between the two squads before Illinois State pulled away to take to a 1-0 set lead. After beginning the second set on a 7-1 lead, ISU never looked back as Emily Orrick was able to contribute two service aces in the set. In the third set, Emily Schneider and Niao came up with added four kills apiece, including the one that put the Braves away for good in the match. Bradley did not have one block the entire match while Illinois State was able to have seven. For the match, ISU hit .341 while holding the Braves to .041.
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Emily Schneider helped ISU win its 14th straight conference game
Next weekend, the ’Birds will hit the road for the final time of the regular season before the MVC tournament. At 7 p.m. Saturday, they will travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to square-off against the Panthers of Northern Iowa. At 2 p.m. Sunday, they will be in Des Moines to take on the Drake Bulldogs in a matinee match.
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REDBIRD REPORT WEEKEND ACTION WOMEN’S SOCCER Date: Nov.7 Opponent: Missouri State Results: ISU 6, MSU 2 Highlights: This win sent ISU into the MVC title game against Evansville. Rachel Tejada scored four of the six ISU goals.
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The ISU soccer team poses with ISU president Larry Dietz and his wife as they celebrate its fourth straight MVC soccer title and NCAA tournament bid.
ISU Soccer claims fourth straight MVC title JOSH TOLENTINO Sports Reporter
The winning culture that the Illinois State University soccer team has built up over the past few years is unmatched when compared to the other programs of the MVC. For the fourth consecutive year, No.1 ISU has been crowned MVC Champions after defeating No.2 Evansville Sunday 2-1 in the MVC Championship game. It was a story of two halves during the championship match at Adelaide Street Field. A physical and defensive game throughout, nothing came easy for either team. The first half was an offensive struggle for the Redbirds as shots were hard to come by. Whenever the Redbirds would try to get any offensive rhythm going, the Aces stopped their attack with physical play and filling the box to prevent any chances. The teams entered halftime scoreless with an even 6-6 shot total. Head coach Drew Roff turned it around at halftime and was able to get his team to concentrate on what they needed to do. “On one hand we want our team to be more aggressive and win the 50/50 balls, but at the same time we want to be nice and composed,” Roff said. “It’s a tough dynamic to this game but we did a much better job in the second half, we were finally winning the loose balls. We knocked the ball around a lot better, our passes were crisp and controlled.” The Aces came out strong the first five minutes of the second half. Minutes into the second half, Alyse Williams fumbled the ball while Aces forward
Montana Portenier took advantage and was off for a one-on-one breakaway. Portenier rushed her shot which rolled wide left away from goalkeeper Aryn Newsom. Following the breakaway scare, the Redbirds picked up their game and brought an unmatched intensity to the field. Just minutes later, senior captain Rachel Tejada found herself in the right place at the right time. Situated on the right side of the penalty box, Tejada blasted the ball past UE and All MVC First Team goalkeeper Simone Busby scoring the game’s first goal in the 53rd minute. It was Tejada’s 18th goal of the season and fifth of the MVC Tournament. “Controlling the middle was our main key,” midfielder Dagny Olson said. “We were a little nervous at the beginning but we finally played like how we normally do, we got the job done. Rachel (Tejada) and Hannah (Leinert) were able to finish and do what they do best.” The goal brought life to ISU and momentum shifted towards the Redbirds. ISU dominated the Evansville midfield, winning many loose balls and controlling possession. Whenever Evansville seemed to put on any type of attack, defender Sara Stankoskey stopped any threat along with the rest of the Redbird midfield and defense. “Sara (Stankoskey) and Abby (Van Deventer) were absolute rocks back there,” Roff said. “Our defenders are tough as nails, they finish the job and get the ball out of there.” The Redbirds offense was on the attack again just a few minutes later. After receiving the ball on the left side of the box, Hannah Leinert juked past two
Evansville defenders and blasted the ball past Busby to increase the ISU lead 2-0. “We kept pushing and playing our game,” Leinert said. “Once we cleaned up our game and started connecting on our passes, our game flowed more. We got better passes off and were able to take good shots.” In the 75th minute, Evansville midfielder Colleen Dierkes slipped the ball past Newsom off of a free kick, trimming the ISU lead 2-1. Following the goal, Evansville pushed hard for an equalizer but the ISU defense would not give up anything. ISU had a 7-2 shots on goal advantage while also holding an 8-1 corner kick advantage. The win gives ISU their sixth MVC Tournament title, with their last four coming consecutively. It was the first time in program history that ISU was able to win the tournament in front of its home crowd at Adelaide Street Field. “Our senior group is amazing. They have great leadership and so much experience,” Olson said. “They’ve instilled a lot of great values in us, to send them out of here like that with the programs fourth consecutive MVC Championship is nothing but deserving.” With the win, ISU is given an automatic NCAA Tournament berth, which begins next week. “Going forward, we’re going to play our hardest,” Roff said. “We’re going to do our best to represent ISU and the MVC. Whoever our next opponent is will have a tough showing, we’re going to bring the effort.” NCAA pairings will be announced today at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on NCAA.com.
ISU Football picks up eighth win of the season The Redbirds came back from a 21-14 halftime defecit to beat conference opponent ADAM IWANS Sports Editor
It was the tail of two halves Saturday afternoon as the Illinois State football team struggled to stop the Youngstown State offense giving up 21 first half points. The second half was a whole different story as the ISU defense showed resilience allowing 0 points and less than 100 offensive yards en route to a 35-21 win. “In the second half we just kind of focused in a little bit more, read our keys better, we was fortunate enough to stop them,” Mike Banks, defensive back, said. “This was a big one for us, it was a little personal for me cause we went up there and just got embarrassed last year.” The Youngstown State offense started the game strong with a 13-play, 86-yard opening drive ending with a touchdown pass from Hunter Wells to running back Martin Ruiz to give them the early 7-0 lead. ISU answered on its second possession of the game after a long scramble from Tre Roberson set up a 2-yard rushing touchdown for Marshaun Coprich who only had 19 yards on six carries in the first half. “In the first half Tre was just making his reads,“ Coprich said. In the second half he was giving it to me because they were keying on him now and it started opening up for me.” Coprich finished the game with 144 yards on 25 carries and two rushing scores giving him 17 on the season, lifting him into second place for ISU’s singleseason rushing touchdowns list. Youngstown State continued its first half success on its next drive with a 4-play, 96-yard drive ending
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Tre Roberson scrambles for a 36-yard touchdown run
with an 11-yard rushing score from running back Jody Webb. ISU countered on its next drive as Roberson connected with tight end James O’ Shaughnessy for a six-yard passing touchdown, his fifth of the season, to tie the game at 14-14. YSU closed out its third touchdown drive of the half as they ran a flea flicker play that fooled the ISU defense for a 39-yard passing touchdown from Wells to Andrew Williams. ISU gained some momentum from defensive lineman Collin Keoshian who blocked a YSU field goal attempt to close out the first half down 21-14.
ISU came out strong on the first drive of the second half as Coprich was able to break loose for 55 rushing yards including a one-yard touchdown tying the game at 21-21. ISU linebacker Oshay Dunmore came up big on YSU’s next offensive possession as he came up with a drive stopping sack forcing YSU to attempt a field goal. However, ISU defensive lineman Bradon Prate was able to pick up ISU’s second blocked field goal of the game keeping the score tied. “It’s our job to make the plays that come our way,” Dunmore said. ISU took a 28-21 lead on its next possession as Roberson connected with wide receiver Cam Meredith on a 29-yard passing touchdown. Meredith finished the game with 101 yards on eight catches. “He had maybe his best game in my opinion, “ Brock Spack, head coach, said. “I thought he played really well.” The ISU defense came up with two big stops before Roberson sealed the Redbird win with a 36-yard touchdown scramble to push the lead to 35-21. “I was able to find a seam and the receivers blocked very well,” Roberson said. “This game we wanted to come out and make a statement to show that were still one of the best offenses in the nation.” With the win, ISU is now 8-1 on the season and in possession of second place in the MVFC standings giving them a solid shot at a playoff berth. “I don’t really want to talk about the P-word quite yet,” Spack said. “Were not thinking about that right now.” ISU will play at 1 p.m next Saturday when they will take on conference opponent, South Dakota.
Date: Nov.9 Opponent: Evansville Results: ISU 2, Evansville 1 Highlights: Rachel Tejada and Hannah Leinert scored both goals to bring the Redbirds ahead of Evansville and give ISU its fourth consecutive MVC championship.
VOLLEYBALL
Date: Nov. 7 Opponent: Loyola-Chicago Results: ISU 3, Loyola 0 Highlights: This win solidified the Redbirds’ record for the best-ever start in MVC, 13-0. Date: Nov. 8 Opponent: Bradley Results: ISU 3, Bradley 0 Highlights: The ISU volleyball team hosted its annual Pack the Arena match, which pulled in a season-high audience of 2,877.
SWIMMING/DIVING Date: Nov. 7 Event: Florida International Results: FIU 174, ISU 126 Highlights: : ISU swimming and diving senior Marissa Yontz took home the win for the 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle and Yvette Kruk won the 1,000-yard freestyle.
FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Date: Nov. 15 Opponent: South Dakota Highlights: : ISU will hit the road this upcoming Saturday where they will take on Conference Opponent South Dakota. The 8-1 Redbirds will try to pick up its ninth win of the season to increase their chances for a playoff berth. Player(s) to watch: ISU Running back Marshaun Coprich will try to turn in his tenth consectuive 100-yard rushing effort. Tight end James O’Shaughnessy will look to grab his sixth touchdown of the season, with five in his last four games.
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