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Month: March 2023

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ISU News

Illinois State University’s Dr. Steve Halle wins PEN Award for Poetry in Translation

NORMAL, Ill. - A faculty member at Illinois State University has brought home the 2023 PEN Award for Poetry in Translation. Director of ISU’s Publications unit, Dr. Steve Halle, earned the award for The Loose Pearl, a poetry book written by Paula Ilabaca Núñez and published by Halle’s press, co•im•press.  PEN America was founded in 1922 with the belief that all writers should have freedom to express themselves in their […]

todayMarch 27, 2023

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ISU News

Skating the West Coast – ISU’s Roller Hockey Team to Nationals

Photo provided by Illinois State Roller Hockey NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University's Roller Hockey team is set to take on opponents from across the country for Nationals in Irvine, California. The sport of roller hockey is unknown to many, but to ISU’s very own rollerblade crew, it is a large part of their lives. With a team record of 11-12 Redbird Forward, Vinnie Bonamici, spoke on the team's growth […]

todayMarch 27, 2023

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College Sports

ISU Softball on the Rise in March After Slow Start

This story was contributed to by both WZND's Cason Shingoethe and Liam Lyons. NORMAL, Ill. – After beginning the season 5-14, the Redbirds softball team has begun to right the ship, winning six out of their last seven contests. With the redbirds sitting at that dismal 5-14 record after the Owl Classic in Boca Raton Florida, the 'Birds season looked to be almost over, however since heading to Kentucky, the […]

todayMarch 24, 2023

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SGA’s hosts first ever Financial Awareness Fair

NORMAL, Ill. -  The Illinois State University's Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its first Financial Awareness Fair in the Bone Student Center on March 22. This fair, which was aimed towards students, was to allow them to see new financial resources that are available at ISU and how some of these resources would benefit our financial goals, as well as allow students to see how their money is used throughout […]

todayMarch 24, 2023

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University of Illinois Professor study shows four day work week could be on the horizon

Photo provided by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign NORMAL, Ill. - The world’s largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek was recently conducted in the UK and analysts have concluded that the benefits of a shortened workweek may outweigh the costs. The trial results showed a growth in revenue and improved employee retention for companies that shortened their workweek.   92 percent of the companies that participated in the study are going to […]

todayMarch 24, 2023

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Carle BroMenn Medical Center partnering with Habitat Humanity to build community home

Photo provided by Carle BroMenn NORMAL, Ill. - The Carle BroMenn Medical Center is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of McLean County to help build a home in the community for a family in need.  Director of Perioperative Services at Carle BroMenn Center and Board Member on Habitat for Humanity of McLean County, Trayce Bartley, spoke about Carle BroMenn's on the different aspects in which they involve themselves with the […]

todayMarch 24, 2023

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Local News

Normal Town Council: Vehicle tax cuts; $1 million in network upgrades

NORMAL, Ill. - The Normal Town Council (NTC) held their second town meeting of the month on March 20. The NTC voted unanimously to do away with the town's vehicle use tax, which applies to any Normal resident purchasing a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or boat. In prior meetings this year, Karyn Smith originally proposed the idea to get rid of the vehicle use tax after the city […]

todayMarch 21, 2023

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ISU News

Teacher shortage in Illinois calls for a new initiative

NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois has struggled with a teacher shortage that has impacted the community for years. Beyond educators no longer wanting to enter the profession for various reasons, current teachers are also stepping away from the classrooms. In the college of education at Illinois State University, Kelli Appel explained why this is an ongoing issue across the state. “I mean this definitely is a national issue even beyond Illinois. […]

todayMarch 20, 2023