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Photo courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook page. NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University administration announces students will receive partial refunds for the Spring 2020 semester. President Larry Dietz states that programs including the Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund and federal Coronavirus Air and Economic Securities Act will provide financial assistance to students. “Soon you […]
Photo courtesy National Domestic Violence Hotline Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- There has been an increase in hotline calls at local Domestic Violence Shelter, Neville House. Illinois State University’s Students Ending Rape Culture (SERC) has been part of the effort to stop Domestic Violence, but the pandemic is creating threats for the survivors. Staff Adviser of […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The pandemic has brought pollution drops and a new perspective for the Illinois State University Office of Sustainability. “With this ‘pause’ in our daily activities, we are recognizing the human impact on our climate,” said Director Elisabeth Reed. The office plans to return to campus out of this pandemic with a fresh perspective […]
Photo courtesy to ISU Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University changes plans for classes and operations for Summer 2020. ISU president Larry Dietz sent out a mass email April 9, to explain what changes are coming to the university this summer. All undergraduate and graduate summer courses will be taught online. However, ISU will […]
Photo courtesy Dillon Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University’s teachers and students continue to navigate this “new normal”and stay positive amid this pandemic. One ISU theater student Jackson Dillon adjusts to not being with his classmates. “For my acting class, we’re used to doing it in person, in front of everyone with props. Now […]
Photo courtesy of School Street Food Pantry Facebook page. NORMAL, Ill. – While some students worry about online classes and paying rent, the School Street Food Pantry continues to provide easy access to food. The pantry opened in the fall of 2018 as a means to provide free access to food for students. In the […]
Photo Courtesy of Illinois State University Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University administration announces Pass/No Pass grading option for students. President Larry Dietz sent a campus wide email announcing the option after the university switched to online classes. The change is an effort of flexibility to help students struggling with new instructional methods […]
Women have come a long way since the early decades that created gender roles and sexist expectations for women. In most businesses, men used to conquer the field. Fortunately, the strong will of women has changed this and is continuing to do so today. As March is dedicated to celebrating these empowering women, it is an appropriate time to honor women closer to home in the community. […]
Photo courtesy to Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- Despite the impact of COVID-19 on Spring 2020 Commencement ceremonies, Illinois State University wants to provide Spring and Summer 2020 graduates with as many elements of the typical commencement experience as possible. “Commencement ceremonies represent a chance to recognize the time and hard work each graduate has invested […]
As we approach the end of Women’s History Month, it’s important to honor the women that help create a better community. Bloomington-Normal is made up of powerful women within the community, including many teachers, local politicians and women in media. From student-teachers to the elementary and administrative levels, women in education have proven to dedicate […]