NORMAL, Ill. - On February 8, the Office of Sustainability at Illinois State University held a Succulent Café. Students were invited to take part in growing their own succulent plant in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.The turnout was high with over one hundred students attending, with the queue-line spanning from the Circus Room well into the student center. Succulents sold out fast within the first half hour […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Students at the Illinois State University Wonsook Kim School of Fine Arts produced the exhibit of original printed images from the Renaissance and Baroque time period. The works primarily books and prints that were produced from 1400-1700 are now on display at Milner Library. Assistant Professor of Art History at ISU and leading professor of the curation, Dr. Saskia Beranek, spoke on how the exhibition's conception came […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) announced recently that they opened scholarship applications for students in foster care. On average, the department reported it receives over 200 applications each year from all across the state. It also stated that there are four scholarship awards that are reserved for children of veterans. The awards will last for up to five school years, and it can […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The first Founder's Day at Illinois State University was held in 1909, with the tradition expanding in 1913 with events to honor the university's first president, Charles Hovey. The schedule of events for this year's celebration begins with the Founding Celebration Bell Ringing Ceremony in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. "The Old Main Bell on the quad will be available for people to go […]
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to a joint-session of Congress. President Biden began his address by congratulating House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on his election. He then congratulated Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as well as the 118th Congress of the United States of America. The address also began with an offer by President Biden to reach a consensus with Republicans. […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill - As the Illinois State Redbirds approach their season opener in Clarksville, TN against Austin Peay, recently named All-Missouri Valley Conference pitcher Jared Hart is poised to take on a larger role this year. Taking a look back at Hart’s competitive season on the mound during the 2022 campaign, the Wabash Valley College transfer led the MVC in ERA at 2.45 in 55 […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Town Council held their first town meeting of the month on Feb. 6, 2023. Many gathered in the city hall chambers Monday evening as a proposal to open a cannabis dispensary at the location of the Mandarin Garden Restaurant near College Avenue and Veterans Parkway was rejected 6-1, with council members citing concerns over if the future location was the best suitable place for the dispensary […]
Image courtesy of Illinois Wesleyan Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - After two seasons filled with COVID-19 uncertainties, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans’ baseball team was hoping that 2022 would be something different, something more successful. Needless to say, the 16-21 overall record was disappointing, especially for head coach Dennis Martel, who points to a variety of factors for the unsatisfying season. “[COVID-19] has really taken a toll on the program," Martel said. […]
Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The season is right around the corner for the Illinois State Baseball team. As it comes closer and closer, a common thought amongst the ISU community is who is playing where. The team is significantly younger from years past with a new group of freshman and transfers making waves throughout the team. On Friday, ISU Head Coach, Steve Holm gave the media […]
