Author: Marcellus Wilson
NORMAL, Ill. — Festival ISU is an opportunity for Illinois State University students to learn about different organizations on campus and find what interests students the most. Many Registered Student Organizations showed up for Festival ISU and were able to show what their RSO’s do and represent Karsten Simmons, a Senior at ISU, discussed how […]
NORMAL, Ill. — As Illinois State University students return to campus, many students are still coping with the aftermath of Thursday’s severe thunderstorms that left the campus and the Bloomington-Normal community without power. Lucas Flynn, a Freshman at ISU, discussed how it was hard for him to buy his textbooks for class a couple of […]
Image courtesy of ISU’s Film Society NORMAL, Ill. – The Film Society’s 48-Hour Film Challenge ended on Tuesday, resulting in three films being submitted from the groups who took the opportunity to participate and make the best films they can in 48-Hours. A group led by Tyson Duda took the victory in the 48-Hour Challenge […]
Image courtesy of the McLean County Ecology Action Center NORMAL, Ill. – The Ecology Action Center is inviting the McLean County community to participate in a series of workshops aimed at improving the local environment through tree installation, better air quality and healthier ecosystems. The center will host the workshops on Saturday, April 25, with […]
Image courtesy of the Film Society NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Film Society is hosting a 48-Hour Film Challenge, allowing students to produce, shoot and edit films for a live audience. Students will begin work on Friday, April 17, and complete their films by Sunday, April 19. The finished projects will be showcased on […]
Image courtesy of the Children’s Discovery Museum NORMAL, Ill. – The Children’s Discovery Museum will open a new second-floor exhibit, “From Farm to a Healthy Me,” aimed at connecting the Bloomington-Normal community through interactive learning and play. The museum will offer a sneak peek of the exhibit on April 6, followed by an official opening […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University will bring together 30 students from 10 majors and four colleges for a collaborative workshop aimed at reducing food waste while promoting equity and food access. Peter Kaufman, a business professor, said students learned more about food waste while also exploring AI and […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The National Invitational Tournament is coming to Illinois State University, giving basketball teams that did not make the NCAA Tournament a chance to compete in the postseason at a high level. Jeri Beggs, director of athletics, said the goal is to support student-athletes while also giving back to the community by allowing […]
Image courtesy of Career Services NORMAL, Ill. – Career Services at Illinois State University has changed its format to provide more opportunities for students to receive professional headshots for their LinkedIn accounts. The office is offering additional headshot opportunities at events outside of career fairs because of the growing demand from students who previously had […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation Department hosted its annual job fair on Wednesday at the Grossinger Motors Arena. Applicants ages 15 and older had the opportunity to attend the job fair, learn about job responsibilities and explore ways to earn income. The City of Bloomington’s […]