NORMAL – Struggles continue for the Illinois State Redbirds as they lost their 7th straight game to the Southern Illinois Salukis at home. Despite once having a 10 point lead at one point during the second half the Redbird’s late game turnovers and defensive breakdowns ultimately led to their 2nd half collapse. “In the end we just had to many stretches of bad play in the second half. Turnovers, and […]
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WZND! Here is this week's installment of Trivia Tuesdays with Trish!
Normal - Illinois State University’s, University Program Board put on their ‘90s themed event, “Skate by the Bell” Saturday night. The event was open to all ISU students with their event pass. “Skate by the Bell” featured ‘90s activities such as Pac-Man, Skee Ball, the toy crane, and the most popular, roller skating. Those wanting to roller skate had to sign a waiver form before entering the event and were […]
(Photo courtesy of NCAA Facebook page) Springfield – The NCAA announced that it would begin to change its rules for college athletes. Individuals will be able to accept endorsements and give permission to be compensated for playing collegiate sports. The Students Athlete Endorsement Act allows athletes with established attendance in a four-year private or public university in Illinois to be given a reimbursement for their self-image. The Illinois House of […]
It's homecoming week at Illinois State University! Join Trish as she quizzes students with some ISU trivia.
NORMAL- Despite being without two of their stars, the Illinois State Redbirds (12-7, 5-2) handed Loyola (13-7, 6-1) their first conference loss when they defeated the Ramblers in four sets, (19-25, 25-19, 25-13, 26-24), Friday night at Redbird Arena. Loyola opened the match on a 7-1 scoring run that ultimately forced Illinois State Head Coach, Leah Johnson to take an early timeout. Even following the timeout, the Redbirds were never […]
NORMAL - The Illinois State soccer team breeze past the Indiana State Sycamores in a 3-0 beatdown Wednesday evening in Terra Haute, Indiana. The Redbirds latest win now extends their win streak to 9 games and keep their perfect 4-0 conference record. Going into the game last night's game, we spoke with Redbirds forward Natalie Vaughn-Low. She is having her best season record with five goals and four assists so […]
NORMAL - Illinois State University's Black Homecoming Committee released a statement late Friday night. The statement was a direct response to the emailed statement by ISU’s administration and president Larry Dietz regarding discrimination on campus. Last week students protested discrimination of treatment to diverse students and registered student organizations. Protests came after a scheduling issue with the Black Homecoming Committee and Redbird Arena. Black Homecoming Committee claimed their concert was cancelled after […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL - Illinois State's Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course's purpose is to help with learning about and practicing different mindfulness and meditation techniques. These techniques can improve sleep, reduce anxiety; improve focus, […]
