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Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook. NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University administration says state officials have urged The University to cancel Spring break. Earlier in the semester, Illinois State University decide to maintain Spring break as scheduled. The decision was made after student survey responses expressed it was crucial to maintain mental health. […]
Photo Courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Finals, COVID-19 and the Presidential election are a few stressors on the long list that overwhelm college students. For many, this semester has been full of life changing moments. Only a few weeks left in the semester and many students are unmotivated to finish strong. Second year […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Bars have been packed since Governor JB Pritzker moved McLean County to region two restrictions. A video of a packed Daddios, in Downtown Bloomington has been circulating. College-aged people are the hardest-hit age group for COVID-19 in McLean County. Student Government Association member Djimon Lewis says he continues to stay safe. Although, Lewis […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.-Students are stressing over the presidential election, although so ease came on Saturday, Nov. 7 when Former Vice President Joe Biden was named the president-elect. Biden still must face President Donald Trump who has not conceded yet. SGA member and off-campus senator Djimon Lewis says he fears that […]
Photo Courtesy McLean County Democrats Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. – Local Democrat groups say they “felt relief” to hear that Joe Biden was declared President-Elect Saturday morning. The chairwoman of the McLean County Democratic Party, Nikita Richards said it felt like the hard work finally paid off. She expressed how proud she was of state […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Students gathered outside Hovey Hall last week to protest against Proctortrack. The software is an automated method for exams to ensure academic integrity. Over 50 students and faculty attended the protest. One of the organizers, Julia Retter explained that the purpose of the protest was to get the attention of Illinois State […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State University president sent out a mass email to encourage students to vote and addressed violations that may come with breaking the Student Code of Conduct. “While I know that many of you have already voted or will soon be voting, the final ballots aren’t tallied until […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The Democratic candidate for State Representative of District 105 marched with about 10 students from Fell Hall to Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers to go vote early. A final push by Chemberly Cummings for the college vote. She said this isn’t about influencing voters but rather encouraging them. “I think what is […]
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health announce COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 2. The mitigations will begin Wednesday in the region including Rock Island, Henry, Bureau, Putnam, Kendall, Grundy, Mercer, Knox, Henderson, Warren, McDonough, Fulton, Stark, Marshall, Peoria, Tazwell, McLean, Woodford, Livingston and Lasalle counties. “Region 2 has now […]
Photo courtesy OSF Healthcare NORMAL, Ill.- As Halloween approaches many people are stuck on ideas for the spooky holiday. Resident alternatives Ten-year Normal resident Hailey Thomas decided to mix up her traditional plans of trick-or-treating with her five-year-old son, Sam this year. Thomas and her close friend plan to take a getaway from COVID as […]