Illinois State Redbirds
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Photo courtesy to the CDC NORMAL, Ill.- McLean County Health Department is reporting 105 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 2802 cases. Currently, 1373 individuals are isolating at home. Nine individuals are currently hospitalized, two of which are currently in the Intensive Care Unit. There are 1402 individuals that have been released from isolation and are considered recovered. There have […]
NORMAL, Ill.- Gathering outside Hovey Hall this morning, Sept. 9, 2020, were Normal’s most familiar faces. The 2020 Census was advocated for by State Rep. Dan Brady, Mayor Chris Koos, Illinois State University president Larry Dietz and Governor JB Pritzker. According to Pritzker, just a 1% under-count could result in the state losing over 195 […]
Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State’s Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted […]
Photo courtesy ISU Facebook Page NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Athletic Department released their Plan for Social Change Monday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2020. The department claims that Illinois State athletics is committed to responding to the list of demands put out by Redbird student-athletes on Sunday via social media. As athletes, We demand change, […]
Photo courtesy Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Even 57 years after the March on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King’s message about equality for black lives still rings true. The March on Washington was led by Dr. King on Aug. 28, 1963 as part of the Civil Rights Movement. The march serves as one of the […]
Photo courtesy to Office of Admissions Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- Illinois State University remains one of two state schools that are holding in-person tours. The Office of Admissions has two virtual options along with two in-person tours. Students can choose an info-session, where a presentation that is held by two admissions counselors. Afterward students and […]
Photo courtesy Redbird Athletics website ST. LOUIS – Redbird senior golfer Becca Black was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team Thursday, April 9. According to GolfStat, Black is third in the MVC and averaging about 76 strokes per round. She scored par or under par in three rounds this season. During the 2019-2020 season, Black […]
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 […]
Photo Courtesy: goredbirds.com NORMAL – For Redshirt Senior Jaycee Hillsman, this will be his first and last chance to play in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament also called “Arch Madness.” Hillsman transferred from San Jose State to ISU following the 2017/18 year and was forced to sit out in 2018/19 due to NCAA rules. The […]
NORMAL – Redbird Women’s Basketball beat the Southern Illinois Salukis in a must-win game in the MVC standings. The Redbirds started off the game with freshman Mary Crompton scoring 2 3-pointers. However, both teams struggled offensively as the Redbirds shot 43% from the field and the Salukis shot 34% from the field. Despite 13 turnovers […]