NORMAL, Ill, - Dave Kohler and Sally Owens are vying for a spot in office as the Senator for Illinois in Legislative District 46 Koehler is the incumbent candidate in this race and is no stranger to the campaigning process. Koehler has been serving in his position since 2006 and hopes to continue to be able to voice his progressive views in the state senate. “In politics, you have to […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - After feeling like something was missing her freshman year at Illinois State University, Senior Exercise Science Major Aneesa Ortega created Girl Gains ISU as a safe space for women on campus to weightlift together. “When I was a freshman coming to ISU, I had already been looking to join an RSO and clubs," Ortega said. "Specifically, I was looking for a […]
NORMAL, Ill. - A group of Illinois State University students marched around Normal Thursday night holding signs demanding a safer community, specifically for women at night. One of the signs read "Silence is Violence." So they got loud. ISU's Registered Student Organization Students Ending Rape Culture held their annual Take Back the Night event with support from other ISU and community affiliates such as YWCA Stepping Stones, […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Student Government Association met for its third time on Wednesday to discuss new horizons for the future. The SGA meeting consisted of a new appointment for one of the off-campus senator spots. There are usually bills and resolutions to go over and rarely does the association have any amendments to pass. The most recent amendment passed by the association was for them to be […]
NORMAL, Ill. - WGLT hosted an open house for local voters and political candidates on Wednesday, Oct 2. The event was in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center, and in addition to the candidates, it also featured the NAACP, the League of Women Voters, ISU’s Center for Civic Engagement and the Student Government Association. According to Bloomington city council member Cody Hendricks, events like this are important for […]
NORMAL, Ill. — Interim Chief of Equity and Inclusion Officer Byron Craig is hosting a new weekly event called ISU in Conversation, aimed at fostering discussions among students about identity, sexuality and political ideologies. The events take place at the Bone Student Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the next sessions scheduled for Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. These sessions focus on pre-election discussions, belonging, and success. Craig, who […]
NORMAL, Ill. — Early Sunday morning, a shooting near Illinois State University left one person dead and another critically injured following an unsanctioned “pop-up party” that drew over 1,000 attendees. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of University and Locust streets, just a short distance from ISU campus and Hancock Stadium. Normal Police were dispersing a large crowd that had gathered near a nearby Circle K gas […]
Image Courtesy of Student's Ending Mental Illness Stigma's official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. – September is Suicide Awareness month, giving campus communities all over the country an opportunity to bring to light the importance of mental health awareness and resources. Illinois State University's campus is no different. Students Ending Mental Illness Stigmas (SEMIS) is registered student organization here on campus is advocating for support and dialogue about the importance of […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - As winter approaches, Bloomington is taking important steps to expand access to indoor shelters for its homeless population. This initiative is a coordinated effort between the city and community partners like Eastview Church, which has pledged $50,000 to help cover the costs of beds, cots, staffing and other necessary resources. This partnership aims to provide safe and warm spaces for those who need them most during the […]
