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Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s annual Birds Give Back event rallied thousands of Redbirds in a one-day show of generosity, fueling campus programs and advancing student success across the university. Jillian Nelson, senior managing director of donor engagement and campaign communications, said Birds Give Back is more than just […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Cybercrimes have become synonymous with the 21st century. The FBI defines cybercrimes as any illegal activity involving computers, networked devices or the internet, ranging from targeting networks to using technology to facilitate traditional crime. On Illinois State University’s campus, cybercrimes come in a few, more specific forms. “The most prevalent ones that we experience are a […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A Super Smash Bros. tournament is bringing competition and community to Illinois State University gamers, offering players a space to test their skills and connect with others. Avis Tang, the tournament organizer, said he has led competitive gaming events for more than three decades. Since stepping into the role, Tang said his […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University hosted its annual Founding Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, marking the school’s 169th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary, 169 people rang the Old Main Bell during the celebration in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. Participants included this year’s […]
NORMAL, Ill. – After a recent shooting near Illinois State University’s campus, some community members have been left shaken. Although incidents like this are uncommon on and around campus, other crimes occur more regularly. ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said theft and criminal damage cases are the most common. “The highest number of issues that […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Policing is evolving worldwide as policy shifts and technology advance at a rapid pace, and Bloomington-Normal is no exception. Ashley Farmer, an associate professor of criminal justice sciences, said local departments reflect broader national trends. “We’ve seen the proliferation of things like body cameras, drones used in policing and now automated license […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Normal Police are investigating an overnight shooting at an off-campus apartment complex near Illinois State University. Officers responded around 1 a.m. Saturday to reports of shots fired at The Flats at ISU, located at 709 S. Main St. A 16-year-old girl was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a local […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – With many high schools across the country closed over Presidents Day, many students and their families take advantage of the long weekend by visiting Illinois State University on a campus tour. “Today for one of our sessions we had about 50 seats taken. All three of those sessions […]
NORMAL, Ill. – As temperatures have remained in the single digits, walking and driving conditions have remained dangerous. On Thursday, a driver passed away in a crash on I-39 involving a car and a semi tractor-trailer. Police said the semi had an oversized load and was traveling at a reduced speed. Steven A. Porter, 37, of Bloomington, was driving the SUV that hit […]
Image courtesy of ISU African American Studies Program NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s African American Studies Program is hosting a Black History Month film series in collaboration with the Normal Theater, featuring free weekly screenings focused on themes of resistance and advocacy. “The theme that really resonated, given the current times that we’re in, […]