covid at ISU

Illinois State University Professor Shares Thoughts on Virtual Learning

Photo courtesy Illinois State University Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill - It is no secret that universities across Illinois have decided to go virtual for the first two weeks following the return of students from winter break. Among these universities is Illinois State, going virtual until Monday, January 24. Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Illinois State University, Dr. Benjamin Schmeiser, shared his thoughts on virtual classes.“I shared the opinion of a […]

January 23, 2022

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The threat of large gatherings during a pandemic

Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University is now facing 1,372 positive COVID test result but gatherings off campus continue. Earlier this week crowds surged after members of a famous Youtube group arrived at ISU. Crowds gathered around the members without following social distancing regulations or wearing masks. Additionally, the Lodge recently had to close down common areas in response to the large gatherings. ISU […]

September 11, 2020

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A Night with the NELK Boys

Photo courtesy of @Nelkboys Instagram page NORMAL, Ill.- The NELK Boys are a group YouTubers that had massive crowds gathering in the middle of a pandemic near Illinois State University's campus. According to ISU student Adri Costa, the NELK boys showed up to an underground frat and there were about 200 people there. NELK is on a road trip and stopped in Chicago yesterday afternoon, Sept. 8, 2020, then made […]

September 9, 2020

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