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Photo courtesy ISU Athletics SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A former redbird is returning to the diamond as an assistant coach. University of Illinois Springfield Head Baseball Coach Ryan Copeland announced last week that he is hiring former Redbird Derek Parola as an assistant coach of the Prairie Stars. Parola credits his success to the ones at […]
Photo courtesy ISU Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Athletic Director (AD) Larry Lyons announced he is approaching the 18th hole and will retire at the end of the calendar year Friday morning. This will mark the first time in 33 years that Lyons will not be involved with Illinois State Athletics. “It has been an […]
Photo courtesy goredbirds.com NORMAL, Ill. – While fall sports are currently on pause amid the pandemic, ISU athletics is doing everything they can to practice and train in a safe manner. Teams are using this time as if there will be sports in the spring or late fall. Assistant Athletics Director Mike Williams said the […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy Jacksonville Jaguars NORMAL, Ill.- Even though there is no Redbird football, two former ISU athletes are heading into their rookie season as the NFL kicks off this week. James Robinson made the Jacksonville Jaguars 53-man roster while Luther Kirk landed on the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys. Robinson was a running back […]
NORMAL Ill.- Illinois State University student-athletes held a march across campus in response to the comments made by Athletic Director Larry Lyons and the athlete’s list of demands that followed. The march began with a crowd of supporters meeting at Redbird Arena where track & field athletes Luke Nelson, Taylor Weaver, and Kimathi Johnson gave […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Youtube NORMAL, Ill.- A special town council meeting took place last night, Sept. 2, 2020, with an emphasis on how to approach COVID-19 moving forward. In an effort to stop the rapid spread of the pandemic, Mayor Chris Koos placed two emergency ordinances as a response last week. With […]
Photo Courtesy ISU Redbird Twitter NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University student-athletes are looking for accountability from the administration over recent actions by the Athletic Director. Recently ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons was quoted saying “All Redbird Lives Matter.” Immediately after, students and coaches spoke out against the statement on social media. Some athletes said […]
Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University Student Health Services Page NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University President emailed students Friday evening to provide an update on how COVID-19 was affecting campus. President Larry Dietz stated the University was monitoring the cases on campus and in the community. He acknowledged the growing number of cases since […]
Photo Courtesy of Uptown Normal Facebook NORMAL, Ill. – As COVID-19 cases in McLean County continue to spike, Normal mayor has decided to implement two emergency orders to limit the spread of COVID-19. Town of Normal is limiting gatherings near Illinois State University to 10 people or less and requiring customers of establishments with liquor […]