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Feral Feminism is an independent online journal that was created by an Illinois State faculty member who is also in charge of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. NORMAL, Ill.- Ela Przybylo talked about the struggles of writing journals, especially feminist journals, at the Professional Speaker Series Friday, Feb. 21. The talk titled “Publishing as […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Every time a bell rings an angel gets their wings, but Illinois State University gets another year older. ISU celebrated its 163rd birthday on Feb. 20, 2020 in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. Looking back on the year there were some highs and lows. ISU President Larry Dietz said a […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A 21-year-old Bloomington man charged with sexual assault of a minor appeared in court Friday, Feb. 21 for an arraignment hearing. Brandon L. Umstattd was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault with a victim under 13 and aggravated sexual abuse. Umstattd was arrested in earlier this February following a long-term investigation by […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill. – Culture and food is going above and beyond at Illinois State University. ISU is hosting it’s 49th annual international fair. This event presents a great opportunity for students or members of the community to see different things. This event will celebrate the uniqueness we have in our world. […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- The Redbird Women’s Basketball team faced Valparaiso this Sunday afternoon and raised $25,000 for cancer research as part of Play4Kay. The Redbirds went into the game with a record of 14 wins and 8 losses in the season, and ended the game with a final score of 70 to […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University is recognizing Black History month through lived experiences and real people. The Atlanta Child Murders was a series of killings that took place in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981. Up to 28 children were murdered, and Wayne Williams was convicted in 1981. The killings seemed to […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.-In an effort to move diversity initiatives forward on Illinois State University’s campus, a new position has been created. President Larry Dietz announced Monday, Feb. 17 that Professor Doris Houston has been named the interim assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion. Houston will officially begin her duties in […]
Photo courtesy to OSF Healthcare Facebook page BLOOMINGTON, Ill.- There are misconceptions about the Coronavirus and local health leaders stress the seasonal flu is far more concerning. In Illinois, health facilities are mostly treating the unusual Influenza B-Victoria strain of flu virus that hasn’t been seen since the 90s. Media Relations Coordinator Colleen Reynolds said, […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Is term length correlated to corruption? One challenger believes so. At WGLT’s candidate forum, Republican primary challenger David Blumenshine said he believes State Representative Dan Brady needs to simplify the issues that face Illinois’ District 105 and the state by making tax cuts. In Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State address there […]
NORMAL, Ill- The search for Illinois State University’s next Vice President of Academic Affairs and provost is underway. A search committee made up various faculty, staff and students was set up in the fall after current provost Jan Murphy announced her retirement at the end of this academic school year. After a vigorous application and […]