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Image courtesy of the American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. – For 30 years, the American Red Cross of Central Illinois has been hosting an event each year titled “Evening of Stars.” The American Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps provide relief and emergency assistance during disasters nationwide. This year, the 30th anniversary […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Veterans and Military Services Office held a Veterans Day ceremony in the Bone Student Center on Tuesday. The event is held annually in the Prairie Room on the second floor of the building. According to Coordinator of Veterans and Military Services Patrick McGuire, the event has become an […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Castle Theater partnered with WZND to host Battle of the Bands on Thursday, Nov. 6th. Battle of the Bands featured seven local bands for live performances of their music. The bands featured were Backlot, PTO, Dollhouse, Miley Cypress Hill, No Outlet, Lady Strange and Scarlet’s Darling. Band representative Giovanni Pacotti-Long and […]
Image courtesy of Sigma Nu Fraternity NORMAL, Ill. – From petting dogs on the Quad to organizing campus-wide concerts, Illinois State University’s fraternities and sororities find unique ways to support the causes they care about. At Illinois State University, Sigma Nu supports philanthropy year-round through events like Puppy Heaven, where students can pet and walk […]
Image courtesy of Encounter Campus Ministry NORMAL, Ill. – Encounter Campus Ministry is currently renovating their new building on Mulberry Street to include several new services for students. The process started in 2017 with Encounters board of directors exploring the idea, but it did not fully take shape until 2021, when Encounter began receiving money […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – From Jack-O-Lanterns to new soil, Illinois State University’s Office of Sustainability will run a Pumpkin Compost Drive for the entire month of November. Sustainability is all about taking steps to help the environment, and composting pumpkins is one simple way to do that. Instead of tossing […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The artwork of Jen Bervin and poetry come together uniquely during the Drop-In Poetry event at Illinois State University Galleries in Uptown Circle, Normal. Drop-In Poetry is a period of time where both ISU students and members of the Normal community can come in and write […]
NORMAL, Ill. – October isn’t just for Halloween; it’s also Breast Cancer Education and Awareness month. Vice President of Philanthropy for Zeta Tau Alpha, Julia Cox gave some information about the month and some events the sorority holds to raise money for Breast Cancer research. Cox said that she makes sure that the members in […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University students are bringing Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Into the Woods to life on stage, presented by the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts’ School of Theatre, Dance and Film. The show is heavily made up of students, including 19 actors in the cast, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – As flu season nears, health experts are urging students to stay up to date on vaccines amid new CDC guidelines. Illinois State University’s Associate Director of Student Health Services, Bobbie Stevens, and Director of Clinical Operations, Dr. Jill Wirth-Rissman, shared insight into state-mandated vaccine policies, student […]