This week, the Flashback Friday crew finished their two episode series, this time looking at the best flashback songs from the West Coast. Their playlist for the week, linked below, includes songs from artists like Lana Del Rey, Snoop Dogg, and the Black Eyed Peas. Make sure to tune in next week to hear their "Hear Me Out" songs!
St. Louis, MO. — Illinois State men’s basketball overpowered the Missouri State Bears 70-54 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the second round of the Arch Madness Tournament, held inside the Enterprise Center. It was a historic day for Head Coach Ryan Pedon as he notched his first tournament win in his three-year tenure at ISU. The team won their first tournament game since the 2022 season. “It […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal official website NORMAL, Ill. — With 10 years of service on the Normal Town Council, Lorenz feels ready to take on the role of Normal Mayor "It's just a gut feeling," Lorenz said. "I feel ready now based on professional and then council experience." Lorenz has an extensive background in nonprofit work, social services, administration, and upper management. She graduated from Illinois State University […]
NORMAL, Ill. - In the summer of 2022, Jeffrey Walsh, a graduate student at Illinois State University, found himself thousands of miles from home, standing amid a crisis that would change how he viewed the world. In Warsaw, Poland, just three months after the Russia- Ukraine war began, Walsh was there to offer his help. He volunteered with organizations such as UNICEF and the Polish Red Cross to assist the […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Student Government Association will hold their yearly elections on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5. Links will be sent in a mass email to the student body shortly after the polls open on Tuesday.Positions up for election include: the Student Trustee, President and Vice President for the Association of Residence Halls, President, Vice President and Chief of Staff for SGA, as well as […]
NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State University Board of Trustees meeting on Friday saw topics of a possible faculty strike, justice for Palestine and growing concerns about immigrant student safety. Ashley Farmer is a criminal justice professor and a member of United Faculty of Illinois State University. She has been serving as the lead negotiator for the UFISU bargaining team.Farmer stated the union’s message for trustees was simple: the union […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Various redevelopments are set to happen in the Bloomington area. City Manager Jeff Jurgens talks about where the redevelopments will take place, the changes that will be made and the project's intended cost. “A lot of these buildings have sat vacant, for some of them 17 years," Jurgens said. "So recently, we had a group come forward that had acquired interest […]
Flashback Friday began their two week sister episodes, East Coast vs West Coast, by heading over to the Atlantic, looking at their favorite east coast classics. Their full picks are linked below, with artists like Billy Joel, Vampire Weekend, and Aerosmith. Make sure to tune in next week, where they will finish before spring break with some west coast bangers.
Image courtesy of United Faculty of Illinois State University's official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. - Faculty members and students of Illinois State University rallied in the Quad starting around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, to advocate for fair pay, job security and student mental health resources. Associate Professor Keith Pluymers holds a position on the bargaining team for the United Faculty of Illinois State University (UFISU), the union of […]
WZND’s Movie Night Delights Giveaway Procedure: Sponsored by Avanti’s and Normal Theater On-Air Portion Starts: Monday, February 17th On-Air Portion Ends: Friday, March 7th WZND’s Movie Night Delights Giveaway Rules: Callers will be able to call in starting Monday, February 17th and ending Friday, February 28th between 4pm-6pm during Drive-Thru Normal and New Music Monday. Listeners will be prompted to call in when the movie projector reel sounds during Drive […]
