Tea Time Ep. 7: Beyoncé, Jussie Smollett, and The Jonas Brothers
This week on Tea Time, Brandon and Pat talk about Beyoncé finally releasing Lemonade on all streaming platforms, The Jonas Brothers new album, and more drama involving Jussie Smollett.
Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1
By: Carter Biellier Foals is a band I had never really paid attention to prior to this album and if I’m being completely honest, I’m not exactly impressed. Considering they’ve won a number of awards, there’s no doubt that they’re a talented group. But after multiple listen throughs, I’m just not a huge fan. It’s not a bad album, it’s just very okay. The math rock band was formed in […]
Midwest Fiber debunks myths about recycling
NORMAL - Increasing amounts of contamination in recycling bins is making recycling more difficult and expensive for local disposal services, according to the Ecology Action Center. Despite the real issues recycling companies are facing with today, the public perception has it that the real crisis is with the relatively new Chinese tariffs on imported waste materials. There are even rumors that recycling companies are sending the abundance of materials to […]
Gesaffelstein – Hyperion
By: Sydney Davis Gesaffelstein is ready to help you see the light with his new album Hyperion. This is only Gesaffelstein’s second studio album, but he has been in the game for over a decade. With some research, I found out from various Greek mythology sites that Hyperion was a titan that was apparently the father of light. That may or may not be the angle Gesaffelstein was going for […]
Bloomington-Normal talks taxes
NORMAL – The non-profit organization Americans for Prosperity partnered with State Representatives Dan Brady and Randy Frese to host a town hall meeting discussing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax system Tuesday night. Illinois currently has a flat income tax meaning all residents, regardless of income, are taxed at a rate of 4.95 percent. The graduated tax system would mean that the wealthy would be taxed heavier than lower […]
Tea Time Ep. 6: Kim Kardashian West, Lori Loughlin, and Taylor Swift
On this week's Tea Time, Brandon and Pat spill all the gossip on Kim Kardashian West's newest pursuit on becoming a lawyer, Lori Loughlin's legal troubles, and Taylor Swift's music tease.
Billie Eilish – WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE DO WE GO?
By: Bri Bradley Billie Eilish is a seventeen-year-old superstar. Billie recorded her first song “Ocean Eyes” when she was fourteen-years-old and it has accumulated over 267 million streams on Spotify as of April 2019. Billie Eilish’s debut EP, Don’t Smile At Me, was released in August 2017, is certified gold, and has caused her to become one of the world’s largest up and coming artists of her generation. Billie has […]
Holm Field Advantage: Redbirds top Sacramento State
NORMAL - Back in September when his team’s schedule was released, first-year Illinois State Baseball Head Coach Steve Holm had one thing in mind for their April 17th matchup with Sacramento State: to bite the hand that once fed him. On Wednesday night at Duffy Bass Field, Holm and the Redbirds did just that when they defeated the Hornets in a close game, 2 -1. Before serving as Purdue's pitching […]
Redbird Swim Coach Resigns after 4 Seasons
NORMAL - After four seasons as the Head Coach of Redbird Swimming, ISU Athletics announced that Scott Cameron is stepping down from the position. ISU Athletic Director Lyons made an official statement on the situation last week. “We appreciate Scott’s contributions to the swimming and diving program over the past four seasons,” said Lyons. “We wish him the best moving forward, and we will immediately begin looking for a coach to […]
ISU police look to have a safe Easter weekend
NORMAL - Illinois State University Police are preparing for the holiday this upcoming weekend as things will be busy on the roads and the campus. As Easter approaches, people are going to be traveling home as roads and highways will become extremely busy with traffic. Just as it is important to be safe and not distracted when driving, it is also imperative that drivers are aware of road laws regarding […]