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NORMAL, Ill.-Illinois State honored former President Larry Dietz and his wife this past Friday. The celebration would have occurred in the spring but was postponed until the fall. Unlike other farewells, the 20th installed president got to attend the event. President Terri Kinzy said it was an honor to celebrate her predecessor. “This got […]
School is right around the corner for students, staff and faculty meanwhile health guidelines are being altered. The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued new guidance on entering another school year with the coronavirus. Illinois State University has since then taken the approach to update some of the face covering, vaccination and testing […]
Photo Courtesy Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- The search is now over. Illinois State University and its community have been awaiting this very moment after President Dietz announced his retirement in November. The Board of Trustees selected Terri Goss Kinzy, Ph.D., as the 20th University president. Kinzy is the Vice President for Research and Innovation at […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Community reigned true in the Uptown Circle last night. Support crowded the hill in front of the Children’s Discovery Museum to honor the lives that were lost on March 16 in the Atlanta spa shooting. Student organizers shared the realities of their lives. One of the organizers Yvin Shin says the ceremony […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Nineteen votes led Tom Crumpler to victory this municipal election. Crumpler won Ward 9 against opponent Jim Fruin. “It felt really great, you know. I went into the election you know really not having any experience in Bloomington city government. Just really wanting to have the opportunity to serve the community. I […]
Photo Courtesy of ISU Latina/o/x Graduate Student Association Facebook Page. NORMAL, Ill. – Latina/o/x Graduate Student Association got started due to the lack of spaces for graduate students and specifically for students of color. One of the founders of the organization, Omar Gómez says the foundation of the organization is attract graduate students who are […]
Photo courtesy to West Bloomington Facebook page Photo: Mural in West Bloomington NORMAL, Ill.- Louis Goseland of the Bloomington Normal Democratic Socialists of America says the verdict brings accountability for Derek Chauvin but is an exception not the norm. The Bloomington-Normal Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America is calling on members of the Illinois General Assembly to build on […]
Photo courtesy to the American Red Cross Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- American Red Cross of Illinois has set up a virtual event for Heroes. Red Cross has promised various people a dedicated Zoom meeting who have been recognized for their acts of heroism, service and dedication to building a better community. More than 200 Heroes throughout this year and were selected by […]
Photo: Black Lives Matter protest from Fall 2020 NORMAL, Ill.- The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts. He was found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter of George Floyd. ISU president Larry Dietz released a statement shortly after the verdict. “The trial of […]
NORMAL, Ill.- As Earth week approaches, ISU Sustainability has planned an array of opportunities and events for students to partake in. These events will be taking place all this week, from April 19-23. ISU Sustainability hopes to facilitate environmental education and provide guidance on how to live sustainably while on campus. “From these events, […]