I first saw and discovered 5 Seconds of Summer back in 2013 when they opened for One Direction on their Take Me Home tour. I quickly became infatuated with them and they are still one of my favorite bands today. Stepping out of One Direction’s shadow proved to be difficult for them since the general public often viewed 5SOS as a boyband, even though they were an actual band that […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Redbird Soccer team added four new Redbirds to their team for the 2021 fall season on Wednesday. Sophie Veytsman (Arlington Heights, Ill.), Kasey Neidhardt (Highland, Ill.), Kristiana Pappanastos (Orland Park, Ill.) and Sydney Smith (St. Louis, Mo.) signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at Illinois State University next fall. “What a great day! We […]
Gunna describes himself as a “human chandelier.” He is an Atlanta native, that’s been on the scene for a few years now, and is known for his distinct sound and collaborations with Lil Baby and Young Thug. Gunna’s second studio album Wunna came during a time when everyone could use something to shine on their lives. During the week leading up to the album release date of May 22, 2020 […]
Photo courtesy to CNN NORMAL, Ill.- Have you noticed the fact-checking and social media monitoring? Well some are not fans, so a new app is getting more popular. A new social media app has conservative users clicking away. One user Steven Jordan feels Parler doesn't suppress the conservative voices like Twitter and Facebook “You shouldn't have fact-checking. I mean, I don't fell like that is necessary. People want to put on what they […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.-Students are stressing over the presidential election, although so ease came on Saturday, Nov. 7 when Former Vice President Joe Biden was named the president-elect. Biden still must face President Donald Trump who has not conceded yet. SGA member and off-campus senator Djimon Lewis says he fears that the misinformation and Trump's rhetoric will cause the fate of the democracy to be uncertain. […]
Photo Courtesy McLean County Democrats Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - Local Democrat groups say they "felt relief" to hear that Joe Biden was declared President-Elect Saturday morning. The chairwoman of the McLean County Democratic Party, Nikita Richards said it felt like the hard work finally paid off. She expressed how proud she was of state and local party efforts to increase voter turnout. “My initial reaction was one of complete […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- People all across the country found a reason to celebrate Saturday after Joe Biden was projected as President of the United States. Within hours of the announcement, Ward 6 Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo put together an event titled, "YOU'RE FIRED. A Community Farewell to 45." "Electing somebody like Joe Biden- I mean, I don't think it's going to solve all our problems," said Carrillo. "At a minimum we have […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Jake Gillum was recognized for excellence on and off the field in last week’s Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete spotlight. The senior boasts a 4.0 GPA and contributes as a volunteer in the Normal community. Gillum had four top 35 finishes this past season. It’s not the first time the Metamora, Illinois native has been recognized for excellence. Gillum was awarded the Robert G. Bone Scholarship […]
Photo courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird basketball will be without a key player this season. Keith Fisher III announced he will opt-out of the 2020-2021 season Friday evening. https://twitter.com/Redbird_MBB/status/1324849258097528832 Fisher III said his decision largely comes from the uncertainties amid the covid-19 pandemic and trying to keep his family safe. In 30 games the Redbirds during the 2019-2020 season, Fisher III averaged 9.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. […]
