Trivia Tuesday’s with Trish: Pop Culture [10/15]
In this week's installment of trivia, Trish quizzes ISU students on recent pop culture.
Taylor Swift – Lover
By Sydney Davis This summer was full of new album and song releases, and possibly one of the most anticipated was Taylor Swift’s album Lover. Released on August 23, 2019, the album marks Swift’s seventh studio album and her largest track list ever with 18 tracks in all. Swift has been in the game for over a decade now, using her emotions and relationships as a key component to […]
Jonas Brothers Concert Review
Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins Concert Review By: Nate Doro The Jonas Brothers performed at the St. Louis enterprise center September 14th. Bebe Rexha opened with some of her hit songs as well as other songs she helped produce in the past. While the Jonas Brothers are on tour to promote their new album, the also mixed in some of their older music. I initially was not planning on attending the […]
Tame Impala Concert
Tame Impala Concert Review By: Shaniah Duff On Monday, October 7th, Tame Impala electrified an audience of 4,000 at the brand new Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. This was the first time Kevin Parker, the man behind Tame Impala, had been to Denver since his performance at Red Rocks in 2016. Parker has honed in on a new genre of music – mixing the mellow nature of psychedelic rock and […]
Central Catholic Ready For Must Win Game At Rantoul
Bloomington- After starting their season with a record of 2-4, every game is a must win for the Central Catholic Saints. After a winless 2018 campaign, the Saints are looking like an improved group. In their four losses the Saints have had chances to win, having lost by no more than two scores in each game. In three of the four Coach Braucht’s team has had the ball for the […]
Koru Course Brings Mindfulness to the Forefront of Campus
(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 City Council Work Session on Marijuana
NORMAL- Monday evening Normal town council discussed the bill proposed by the state of Illinois regarding recreational marijuana business locations. The council will vote to either prohibit or allow cultivation centers, infusers and dispensaries within the township of Normal. Businesses would have to operate under a permit or special use process. Brian Day from the Corporation Counsel expands on where the businesses would be in the community. "The next steps […]
Governor J.B Pritzker celebrates growth of Rockford International Airport
(Picture courtesy of Rockford Airport Facebook) Rockford- Governor J.B Pritzker celebrated the Rockford’s International airport growth Monday evening. The airport was awarded one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world. Pritzker joined other city officials as he spoke on the progress the city has made and what to expect in the future. The airport continues job growth and provides some of the biggest capital investment for funding. The funding […]
Students Protest Discrimination at Illinois State University
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 […]
TRIVIA TUESDAYS WITH TRISH: CELEBRITY NAMES [10/8]
In this week's episode of Trivia, Trish tests ISU students on their knowledge of celebrity's real names.