NORMAL - The Illinois State Redbirds are on the road again for a very challenging weekend as they take on a pair of Missouri Valley Conference opponents, the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Drake Bulldogs. The Panthers come into this weekend with a 7-6 record in conference play, while the Bulldogs have a 10-3 record in conference play. Redbird Senior Lexi Wallen explained how they have been preparing for this […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Redbird Women’s Basketball team faced Valparaiso this Sunday afternoon and raised $25,000 for cancer research as part of Play4Kay. The Redbirds went into the game with a record of 14 wins and 8 losses in the season, and ended the game with a final score of 70 to 78 points. The Redbirds spent most of the game trailing Valpaiso by 10 points or […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University is recognizing Black History month through lived experiences and real people. The Atlanta Child Murders was a series of killings that took place in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981. Up to 28 children were murdered, and Wayne Williams was convicted in 1981. The killings seemed to have stopped immediately following Williams’ arrest and conviction. However, there is some doubt that Williams […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.-In an effort to move diversity initiatives forward on Illinois State University’s campus, a new position has been created. President Larry Dietz announced Monday, Feb. 17 that Professor Doris Houston has been named the interim assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion. Houston will officially begin her duties in July 2020. In this position, Houston will be responsible for collaborating with the unit leaders […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- There are misconceptions about the Coronavirus and local health leaders stress the seasonal flu is far more concerning. In Illinois, health facilities are mostly treating the unusual Influenza B-Victoria strain of flu virus that hasn't been seen since the 90s. Media Relations Coordinator Colleen Reynolds said, "You still have plenty of time to get vaccinated because this strain may last into […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Is term length correlated to corruption? One challenger believes so. At WGLT’s candidate forum, Republican primary challenger David Blumenshine said he believes State Representative Dan Brady needs to simplify the issues that face Illinois' District 105 and the state by making tax cuts. In Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address there was not one mention to the pension crisis. This raises the question, what is Brady […]
NORMAL, Ill- The search for Illinois State University’s next Vice President of Academic Affairs and provost is underway. A search committee made up various faculty, staff and students was set up in the fall after current provost Jan Murphy announced her retirement at the end of this academic school year. After a vigorous application and interview process, the committee was able to narrow down the candidates to four finalists.\ The […]
NORMAL - Redbird Women's Basketball showed heart on Valentine's Day after nearly taking down the Loyola Ramblers 86-85 in a double overtime thriller. Illinois State came into the contest 1/2 a game behind the Ramblers in the MVC standings and looked to end a 2-game skid. Head Coach Kristen Gillespie said the Ramblers deserved to win given the team's slow start, but the Redbirds came up big in crunch time […]
NORMAL- Redbird Track & Field pole vaulter Eddie Winner was named Missouri Valley Conference Athlete of the Week following his efforts at the Meyo invite in Notre Dame last weekend. Winner reached his best mark as a Redbird and propelled himself to 4th on the ISU all-time list. The sophomore attributes the help from his coaching staff to the success he’s had this season. “I speak with my coach a […]
