NORMAL - Yesterday marks the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Illinois State University ROTC program. Among the many veterans in attendance was Department Chair of the ROTC program, Lieutenant Colonel Kraig Kline of the United States Army. A former Illinois State alum, Kline graduated in 1999 with a degree in criminal justice and received his master’s degree in 2003 while beginning his ROTC training as he has continued […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, presented their fall concert in Kemp Recital Hall. The ensemble performed renown pieces like: marimba quintet, Gravity by Mark Mellits, Catching Shadows by Ivan Trevino, Fractalia, a quartet, by Owen Clayton Conden, Trio by Joe Tompkins and Insomnia by Cody Holmes. Student Ryan Laucicello finished the concert with a marimba solo and […]
Normal - Illinois State University’s, University Program Board put on their ‘90s themed event, “Skate by the Bell” Saturday night. The event was open to all ISU students with their event pass. “Skate by the Bell” featured ‘90s activities such as Pac-Man, Skee Ball, the toy crane, and the most popular, roller skating. Those wanting to roller skate had to sign a waiver form before entering the event and were […]
Normal - Illinois State University hosted a 'First Generation Celebration' last week at Hancock Stadium Club. The event is hosted by ISU's TRIO program in University College and is the first time they held a celebration for first generation students. The event was open to students, members of the community, and alumni to share their stories as first generation students. Yesterday was the first part of the event as a […]
(Photo courtesy of NCAA Facebook page) Springfield – The NCAA announced that it would begin to change its rules for college athletes. Individuals will be able to accept endorsements and give permission to be compensated for playing collegiate sports. The Students Athlete Endorsement Act allows athletes with established attendance in a four-year private or public university in Illinois to be given a reimbursement for their self-image. The Illinois House of […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University administration released a campus-wide statement via email regarding discrimination on campus. This statement apologized for missing and inaccurate information in a previous email responding to protests from last week. "I apologize for the inaccuracy in my previous email and for mischaracterizing the students and their efforts," stated Dietz."I recognize that the students worked very hard to plan this important event and were denied that opportunity." […]
NORMAL - Illinois State University's Black Homecoming Committee released a statement late Friday night. The statement was a direct response to the emailed statement by ISU’s administration and president Larry Dietz regarding discrimination on campus. Last week students protested discrimination of treatment to diverse students and registered student organizations. Protests came after a scheduling issue with the Black Homecoming Committee and Redbird Arena. Black Homecoming Committee claimed their concert was cancelled after […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL - Illinois State's Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course's purpose is to help with learning about and practicing different mindfulness and meditation techniques. These techniques can improve sleep, reduce anxiety; improve focus, […]
NORMAL – Students at Illinois State University marched across the quad Monday chanting “This fake diversity has got to go.” Protestors gathered in front of Hovey Hall, ISU’s administration building, to protest the treatment of diverse students on campus. Students claimed they have dealt with discrimination for years. Examples ranged from metal detectors being required at events hosted by diverse RSOs but not at events hosted by predominantly white organizations […]
