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Illinois State University

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Students react to the ISU decisions made in Response to COVID-19

Photo courtesy to ISU  NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University students share their concerns regarding returning to campus and the new implication of ProctorTrack. In the beginning of the semester, some students felt strongly that ISU's response to COVID-19 was not enough. One ISU student and SGA member, Jaman Lewis says that from the beginning ISU did not have students interests and health prioritized. "ISU is doing an inadequate job. […]

todayOctober 8, 2020

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The Faces behind the 2020 Census

NORMAL, Ill.- Gathering outside Hovey Hall this morning, Sept. 9, 2020, were Normal's most familiar faces.  The 2020 Census was advocated for by State Rep. Dan Brady, Mayor Chris Koos, Illinois State University president Larry Dietz and Governor JB Pritzker. According to Pritzker, just a 1% under-count could result in the state losing over 195 million in federal funding each year "at a time when we need our funding the […]

todaySeptember 9, 2020

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‘Last night was No Joking Matter’

"NORMAL, Ill.- Last night members of the NELK Boys, drew large crowds around ISU's campus and at the Lodge. The YouTubers drew crowds of individuals without masks but were later dispersed by local law enforcement. This morning Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders, including ISU President Larry Dietz, commented on the crowds. "Mayor Koos and I were talking about that (the investigation and incident) this morning, and so the gathering […]

todaySeptember 9, 2020

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Undermining a Movement and Exploiting Athleticism

Photo courtesy to ISU  NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State's Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted saying, “All Redbird Lives Matter.” "It's something that we also see in the community sometimes," […]

todaySeptember 2, 2020

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Update on ISU’s Testing, Housing and Employment

Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University is working with the University of Illinois to become a partner in their saliva-based test and Vice President for Student Affairs Levester Johnson said there are no plans at this time to close the residence halls. Students are also subjected to housing contact cancellations. Employment at the university is encourages to go remote. Testing  John Baur, professor of chemistry […]

todaySeptember 1, 2020

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Young America petition to lower rent circulates around the Lodge

Photo courtesy to Young America Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Everyone that lives at Lodge signed a lease to live there before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Residents' leases began at the beginning of the summer and end next May. Lodge resident and petition organizer Anna Adams pays $765 of rent for her apartment and access to amenities at Lodge like the fitness center, pools and grill areas. "Without these amenities open, […]

todayAugust 26, 2020

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Illinois State University offers COVID testing

NORMAL, Ill. - Students at Illinois State University are now able to get tested for COVID-19 on campus.  Students that are not experiencing symptoms can get tested on campus Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Testing is offered at the Old Fire House at 602 N. Adelaide St. and on the quad. Students have to have their Redbird ID to be tested. Afterwards students will be able to […]

todayAugust 25, 2020

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Young America takes action after pressure from the mayor

Photo courtesy to The Lodge Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - After pressure from the mayor of Normal, Young America has changed regulations at the Lodge. Normal Mayor, Chris Koos expressed his concerns with Young America after consistent large gatherings not following social distancing guidelines at the Lodge. Young America states that they are ‘taking seriously the public-health risks associated with the COVID-19 virus.’ “We are fully cooperating with the Town […]

todayAugust 23, 2020

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BREAKING: President Dietz announces partial refund for students

Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook page. NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University administration announces students will receive partial refunds for the Spring 2020 semester. President Larry Dietz states that programs including the Governor's Education Emergency Relief Fund and federal Coronavirus Air and Economic Securities Act will provide financial assistance to students. "Soon you will be receiving a partial refund of mandatory student fees for the spring 2020 semester. […]

todayApril 24, 2020