NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois State honored former President Larry Dietz and his wife this past Friday. The celebration would have occurred in the spring but was postponed until the fall. Unlike other farewells, the 20th installed president got to attend the event. President Terri Kinzy said it was an honor to celebrate her predecessor. “This got delayed from the spring when it would have normally happened but we're glad to wait […]
Photo: Black Lives Matter protest from Fall 2020 NORMAL, Ill.- The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts. He was found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter of George Floyd. ISU president Larry Dietz released a statement shortly after the verdict. "The trial of Derek Chauvin and the killings of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright have once again […]
Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook. NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University administration says state officials have urged The University to cancel Spring break. Earlier in the semester, Illinois State University decide to maintain Spring break as scheduled. The decision was made after student survey responses expressed it was crucial to maintain mental health. Friday afternoon via email President Larry Dietz stated officials have requested that the University cancel […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Students gathered outside Hovey Hall last week to protest against Proctortrack. The software is an automated method for exams to ensure academic integrity. Over 50 students and faculty attended the protest. One of the organizers, Julia Retter explained that the purpose of the protest was to get the attention of Illinois State University administration. “We just want some answers and hopefully after today the administration will give […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State University president sent out a mass email to encourage students to vote and addressed violations that may come with breaking the Student Code of Conduct. "While I know that many of you have already voted or will soon be voting, the final ballots aren’t tallied until after the polls officially close today," said ISU president Larry Dietz in an email on […]
LEXINGTON, Ill.- Illinois State university's farm had a visit from lawmakers...talking about the new and researched wonder weed. Republican lawmakers, like Congressman Rodney Davis and Congressman Darin LaHood, went out to university farm In Lexington to till up information on the penny cress weed. But it’s not just a weed. “We can now turn this weed into a canola product, so it has oil and protein meal that has value […]
