Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com CHARLESTON, Ill. - After getting shutout in week two, the Illinois State football team bounced back, defeating Eastern Illinois in the Mid-America Classic, 31-24. The Redbirds got off to a hot start, scoring on their very first drive of the game with a 15-yard touchdown run by Nigel White. Later in the quarter the Redbirds would make a field goal to extend their lead to […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (2-7 Overall, 0-1 MVC) are back home as they are set to conclude their non-conference schedule against Toledo on Sunday, September 19. The Redbirds are coming into Sunday’s matchup following a 1-0 loss over Valparaiso where they were shutout for the fourth time this season despite having a 17-12 shot advantage over the Rockets. Redbirds Head Coach Brad […]
NORMAL,Ill.- The Illinois State volleyball team defeated the Missouri Tigers in four sets at Redbird Arena Saturday afternoon. It was back and forth all day long between the Redbirds and Tigers, but ISU prevailed. Illinois State finished the Redbird Classic with a one and two record. Sarah Kushner led the way for the Redbirds with 15 kills. Tamara Otene was right behind Kushner with 10 kills as well. Senior Carley […]
Image is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State Volleyball team took on their rival, the University of Illinois tonight in the second match of the Redbird Classic. Before the match ISU honored Dr. Linda Herman, former ISU volleyball coach and administrator. Herman was a part of ISU for over 30 years and helped influence women’s athletics to where it is now. ISU raised a banner with her […]
NORMAL, IL. - ISU volleyball lost control of a two to nothing lead against the University of North Texas this morning. After winning the first two sets 25-22, and 25-23, the mean green stormed back and took three consecutive sets to complete the comeback. North Texas outside Rhett Robinson had a career high 32 kills. One bright spot for the redbird was starting middle blocker Nicole Lund, who had a […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Students across campus marched and chanted the traditional “Grito” on Mexican Independence Day. El Grito literally translates to “the scream” in English but holds much significance on Sept 16 for the Mexican community. In 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo rang bells and inspired people to rebel against the Spanish monarchy on Sept 16. Today the country continues the tradition with the Mexican president delivering a patriotic speech to commemorate fallen […]
Photo Courtesy from The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois State University hosted a seminar for faculty and staff to attend in order to educate more on the value of leaving bias-based opinions and commentary behind in a university professional setting. A discussion with the Coordinator of Faculty Development Mayuko Nakamura provided insight into the six-year developed program. The workshop was packed with a three-layered breakdown for faculty […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (2-6) are on the road as they begin Missouri Valley Conference play on Friday, September 17 against Valparaiso. Sophomore goalkeeper Daniela Grgas expanded on the team's excitement heading into conference play. “Conference play is kind of what we have been looking forward to all pre-season,” said Grgas. “Obviously we want to come out with a ring at the […]
NORMAL,ILL. - Illinois State Volleyball is set to host the Redbird Classic tournament this Friday and Saturday. Play begins for the redbirds tomorrow morning against North Texas at 10 a.m, followed by Illinois at 6 p.m. Last time ISU hosted this tournament was back in 2019, and the ‘Birds went 2-1. For tomorrow night’s match against U of I, Illinois State will be honoring school legend Linda Herman with a […]
