In the October edition of the Birds-I-View, hosts Maritza Navar-Lopez, Camberyn Kelley, and Jack Podlesnik, along with the WZND News Team, take an inside look at women's rights, involvement in athletics and education, and safety. WZND’s Ashley Daniels starts the show by discussing the Equal Rights Amendment. (2:59-5:33). Next, Blake Hornstein talks education, and how women are prominent but still looking for more equality in the field (6:47-8:53). Then Madison […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL Ill.- The Redbirds are on a 3 match winning streak, now 6-3 in conference play coming off of a win over the Bradley Braves last Monday. The Redbirds look to extend that win streak at home this weekend as they match up against UNI and Drake. Last match against Bradley took the Redbirds into the 5th set. Much like their previous match against Valparaiso, errors […]
Photo Courtesy of Illinois Art Station NORMAL, Ill.-There is a new place for crafts on East Vernon Avenue. The Illinois Art Station is a non-profit organization that provides transformative learning for children ages one to 18 through hands-on engagement with visual arts. Executive Director of Illinois Art Station, Laura Jaster, went into detail on the main focus of this organization. “Our primary focus is making sure that the classes are […]
Photo Courtesy from For A Better Tomorrow For a Better Tomorrow announced the recipients of the 2021 Why I See You (YICU) Service Awards virtually on Sunday, September 19. YICU uses this ceremony to honor young people that make a difference in their community through volunteering in their neighborhoods. "They seem to be always doing something for others," said YICU Steering Committee member Kathy Weinzerl. "They should all be applauded […]
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 […]
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 […]
NORMAL - Illinois State Athletics has partnered with Bloomington Gold Corvettes to bring their 50th-anniversary show back to Bloomington. In a press conference, today held on the east concourse of Hancock Stadium, Bloomington Gold President Guy Larsen made the announcement that the world’s largest corvette show will be returning to its roots. The show will be housed in Redbird Arena and Horton Fieldhouse on June 10th and 11th, 2022. […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State Athletics. The title ‘back-to-back Missouri Valley Champions’ has a good ring to it. Fans better get used to it as the Illinois State volleyball team will now have that as their new moniker. That new label did not come without adversity, postponements, and empty arenas. The 2021 MVC title will mean something different than any other has before. “You have adversity every year, but this year is unique.” Johnson […]
This photo is courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State volleyball team defeated Indiana State three sets to none Thursday afternoon in the quarter final of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. The Redbirds continued their dominate stretch of volleyball they have been playing over the last month. They swept Indiana State winning 25-13, 25-20, and 25-17 to advance in the Missouri Valley tournament. Illinois State was led by a […]
