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Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill – Just under a year ago, the Redbirds needed a coach. From Porter Moser, Dan Muller, and many in between, it had been a rough go for Illinois State men’s basketball since the start of the twenty-first century. The last few seasons under Muller had been no different, […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – For a third consecutive year the Illinois State Men’s Basketball team’s season was ended by the University of Northern Iowa Panthers with a final score of 75-62. Aside from a hot start beyond the arc off of back-to-back three-point shots from forward Kendall Lewis and a 16-14 lead for the first […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois updated its law regarding required smoke alarms in buildings. The legislation that updated this law became effective on January 1, 2023. The law requires all new smoke alarms in single or multi-family homes to have 10-year sealed batteries. The law also instates that smoke alarms installed prior to January 1, 2023 […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Jefferey Walsh, a second year graduate student at Illinois State University, is working on a thesis over the course of the Spring 2023 semester that takes a deep dive into the issue of veteran homelessness. Walsh belongs in a cohort of 11 in the applied community economic development sequence of political science […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Proper representation is key to creating and maintaining the democratic process. This is what the Student Government Association (SGA) is attempting to achieve through passing the Student Transitioning from On-Campus to Off-Campus Housing amendment. The amendment aims to alter the SGA constitution to allow Illinois State University students who plan on living […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Comic books and graphic novels have been a staple in media for decades. Whether Spider-Man or Batman, comic book characters are pop-culture icons. Entire events are dedicated to these heroes and comics, such as Comic-Con. One man is trying to bring this type of event to Illinois State University. Psychology Professor and […]
Normal Il. – “Black-owned businesses are key to our state’s economic success ..” said governor Prisker during an event hosted by the Black Mcdonald’s operator association, where three more black owners were celebrated. This Event was designed to celebrate over 141,000 black-owned businesses in Illinois, shining a light on local businesses that keep neighborhoods […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Alumni Association Board of Directors formed the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee to find opportunities to discuss and partner with the university to increase diversity, equality, and inclusion among students and alums. The committee held a virtual event on Feb. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. prompting questions and looking for discussion on […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A script written by an Illinois State University School of Communication professor has earned the 2023 Award of Excellence from the internationally recognized Broadcast Education Association. Professor John McHale’s script “Blood Brothers” went head to head with more than 250 colleges and universities around the globe. The plot centers around a troop […]
NORMAL Ill. – Feb. 23 marks the fifth annual Illinois State University Redbirds Give Back Campaign during Redbird Philanthropy Week. The goal behind the event is to allow everyone hailing from ISU, both current student and past, to engage in philanthropy with a cause they identify with. ISU provides a wide range of categories donors […]