ISU News
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Normal – Illinois State University’s, University Program Board put on their ‘90s themed event, “Skate by the Bell” Saturday night. The event was open to all ISU students with their event pass. “Skate by the Bell” featured ‘90s activities such as Pac-Man, Skee Ball, the toy crane, and the most popular, roller skating. Those wanting […]
Normal – Illinois State University hosted a ‘First Generation Celebration’ last week at Hancock Stadium Club. The event is hosted by ISU’s TRIO program in University College and is the first time they held a celebration for first generation students. The event was open to students, members of the community, and alumni to share their […]
(Photo courtesy of NCAA Facebook page) Springfield – The NCAA announced that it would begin to change its rules for college athletes. Individuals will be able to accept endorsements and give permission to be compensated for playing collegiate sports. The Students Athlete Endorsement Act allows athletes with established attendance in a four-year private or public […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University administration released a campus-wide statement via email regarding discrimination on campus. This statement apologized for missing and inaccurate information in a previous email responding to protests from last week. “I apologize for the inaccuracy in my previous email and for mischaracterizing the students and their efforts,” stated Dietz.”I recognize that […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University’s Black Homecoming Committee released a statement late Friday night. The statement was a direct response to the emailed statement by ISU’s administration and president Larry Dietz regarding discrimination on campus. Last week students protested discrimination of treatment to diverse students and registered student organizations. Protests came after a scheduling issue with the […]
(Photo courtesy of Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State Facebook page) NORMAL – Illinois State’s Health Promotion and Wellness department have brought back its annual Koru 1.0 Mindfulness course. The course returned to Illinois State University this past Thursday night at McCormick Hall. The four-week course’s purpose is to help with learning about and […]
NORMAL – Students at Illinois State University marched across the quad Monday chanting “This fake diversity has got to go.” Protestors gathered in front of Hovey Hall, ISU’s administration building, to protest the treatment of diverse students on campus. Students claimed they have dealt with discrimination for years. Examples ranged from metal detectors being required […]
NORMAL – Illinois State University students will not be the only ones flocking around campus this weekend. The Dean of Students will offer a variety of activities around campus as part of Family Weekend. Family Weekend is an annual tradition that gives families a chance to experience campus life together. “The main focus of […]
NORMAL -Normal Theater held a presentation called “Survivors: Local Stories of Domestic Violence” earlier this week in light of domestic violence awareness month. Illinois State University’s Professor Shelly Clevenger and her criminal justice victimology class, in coordination with the YWCA Stepping Stone and Neville House hosted the event. Clevenger expands on the inspiration for the […]
NORMAL – Normal Public Library hosted First Amendment attorney Donald Craven for a program free speech and free press in the Trump Era. A debate about “fake news,” some differing views on the medias place in society and concerns about journalistic business practices followed Cravens presentation. Craven quoted Thomas Jefferson in saying, “were it left […]