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By Kate Karvelis On October 11th 2023, SZA played in her birth-town of Saint Louis at the Enterprise Arena. I have been to many concerts before, and this one was at the top of my charts. I was seated in the nosebleeds, on the furthest corner of the stage and was still blown away by […]
Image Courtesy of Normal Marching Band NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Marching Band has been invited to perform in the 2025 New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. The group is comprised of Normal Community and Normal West high school members. The London New Year’s Day Parade Committee had various people stationed throughout the United […]
NORMAL, Ill- The Illinois State Football team defeated the Murray State Racers 44-7 in their last home game of the season. Going into the game, redbird quarterback Zach Annexsted was ruled out for his final home game of the season. Leaving Sophomore Tommy Rittenhouse to step up as the starting quarterback. The opening drive for […]
Photo provided by Kim Fischer NORMAL, Ill. – Kim Fischer was awarded the Spring 2023 Campus Hero Award for her research and writing. She is focused on better understanding technology access, use and support for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Fischer is the recipient of the provost innovation grant, Digital Citizenship, the […]
Photo provided by the Black Communication Association NORMAL, Ill. – #StopCopCity is a trending hashtag on almost every social media platform, relating to The Atlanta Police Foundation’s (APF) funding of a building project expected to destroy 381 acres of the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta, Georgia. The plans include military-grade training facilities, a mock city to […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Carle BroMenn will host The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service to honor children who have passed. Families will gather on Saturday night to honor their lost babies and support each other. RNC-OB at Carle BroMenn Medical Center Keli Sidebottom describes the goal to offer a way to remember those babies that they […]
Photo provided by the Ecology Action Center NORMAL, Ill. – Every year, the Ecology Action Center (EAC) in the Normal community offers workshops for constructing rain barrels and compost bins. These workshops, typically held in the summer and fall, have gained popularity among eco-conscious individuals. Educational Coordinator at EAC Katie Vogler highlights the importance of […]
Riot Fest Review By, Syd Corpora Riot Fest’s slogan is “Riot Fest Sucks” but as a dedicated riot fest attendee, I would beg to differ. Not only is Riot Fest an incredible music festival with killer line-ups and several quality stages, but it has delicious food, carnival rides, and other interesting attractions. There are […]
By, Kate Karvelis On August 3rd, Peach Pit and Annie DiRusso played a lollapalooza aftershow concert at The Vic. The Vic quickly became one of my favorite venues, and reminded me a lot of The Castle theater here in Bloomington! I have never been to Lollapalooza, and I love going to concerts, so when my […]
Image courtesy of Boise State Athletics NORMAL, Ill – The Illinois State University Athletics Department recently announced the newest addition to its coaching staff, proudly welcoming Jake Jacoby as the new assistant coach of the for the horizontal jumps and multis. “I’m very excited to be here with a good group of athletes that I […]