NORMAL, Ill. - In a collaboration with Illinois State University, Destihl launched two new beers over the Homecoming weekend. “We’ve been working on trying to get something done in partnership with ISU,” Bob Ryan, director of sales for Destihl said. “We’re really, really happy that it came together this year.” The local brewery partnered with ISU to launch two brand new flavors of beer: Red Bird Ale and Battle Bird […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL,Ill. - Illinois State Football took on #2 ranked North Dakota State. Coming into this homecoming game the Redbirds were 3-1 and on a three game winning streak. In the first quarter of this game the Bisons would score a touchdown first. To close out the first half the Bisons would score another touchdown to take a 14-0 lead. After a two yard run […]
NORMAL, Ill. – After much anticipation and excitement for Illinois State Redbird volleyball (6-9) to begin MVC play this past weekend, the birds were grounded by Murray State on Friday evening. Despite the Redbirds leading the match in kills (61-58) errors and missed opportunities were the achilles heel for ISU on the day, as they held one of their highest error totals of the season with 28 in the match to […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule responded to the recent incident on the 300 block of North Main St. Sunday morning. Following a “pop-up party” of over 1,000 attendees, gunshots were fired leaving one victim dead, and the other in critical condition. President Tarhule acknowledged the existing presence of these gatherings promoted via social media, with one occurring in Normal earlier this year. He stated […]
NORMAL, Ill. - At the midway point in the season of IHSA football teams are starting to find their true identity. For the most part, it was domination for the five Bloomington-Normal teams. Normal Community bounced back into the win column with a 42-0 win over Manual. The Ironmen defense stood tall to round them back to a 4-1 record. Friday they will take on Bloomington on the road at 7 […]
NORMAL, Ill. – While most people believe last Tuesday's Peach Pit concert started when the performers hit the stage, for Event Management, Dining and Hospitality (EMDH) the work started a while ago. “There is a lot that goes into setting up a concert from start to finish," said Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for EMDH Samantha Schultz. "Our Hospitality Coordinator, Kacy Rader has to do so much work in […]
NORMAL, Ill. - As the fall semester is ramping up, many ISU students are beginning to prepare for midterms. Tutor Elle Podolak shares how and where students can achieve academic success. “One important tactic is to never procrastinate, stay on top of your work and study little things day-by-day. I would also say if you are struggling and need help don’t be afraid to reach out," Podolak said. Podolak is […]
NORMAL, Ill. — Early Sunday morning, a shooting near Illinois State University left one person dead and another critically injured following an unsanctioned “pop-up party” that drew over 1,000 attendees. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of University and Locust streets, just a short distance from ISU campus and Hancock Stadium. Normal Police were dispersing a large crowd that had gathered near a nearby Circle K gas […]
To celebrate Homecoming week here on WZND; Cami, Niyah and Gabe picked out their favorite tailgate jams on Flashback Friday. They talked about their all-time favorite Stadium Staples, including Enter Sandman, Sweet Caroline, and We Will Rock You. Here is all of their picks for the week! Flashback Friday is every single Friday at noon on WZND.
