Kaitlyn Witas
Image courtesy of Upper Limits Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, ILL. – Summit Shakers Upper Limits is hosting a Parkinson’s climbing night Monday to engage the community in an event aimed to foster athletic inclusivity. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and neurodegenerative disease that can cause stiffness, slow movements and other issues. Parkinson’s can start with less obvious […]
Image courtesy of OSF Healthcare PEORIA, Ill. – Dr. Edward Barksdale Jr. explored how medical simulations can help address social issues during the OSF Pearl Lecture Series at the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center on Thursday. Medical simulations include actors who are trained to perform as patients, mimicking real-life scenarios to allow healthcare workers […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The town of Normal partnered with ISU Athletics for the annual Ballin’ on Beaufort event in Uptown on Wednesday night. The event brought together the men’s and women’s basketball teams, complete with shooting competitions, local vendors, and a live DJ. Uptown Circle and Linden were closed off to transform the block into a […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The State of the University address was delivered by ISU President Aondover Tarhule Thursday afternoon. “This annual tradition is more than just a status report,” Tarhule said. “It is a moment to celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, acknowledge and reflect on our shared challenges and opportunities, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week, students across the country have shared viewpoints on the situation and its consequences. Charlie Kirk, cofounder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, is known for his activism and frequent visits to college campuses. Last semester, he […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Twelve students were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapter at Heartland Community College. The honor society aims to connect students at two-year universities with one another and provide access to programs like conferences and scholarship opportunities to strengthen their resumes. “Primarily, it serves students who are looking […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill.- The Bloomington Ice Center held its annual Return to the Rink event on Saturday. The event featured a free skate, club demonstrations, and interactive games. Throughout the year, the ice arena offers classes for all ages and skill levels and also hosts ISU men’s and women’s […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Bobzbay Books partnered with Clover’s Cat Club for a non-profit share day, bringing rescue cats into the store for customers to enjoy. Clover’s was founded in 2024 and aims to help re-house cats in the Bloomington-Normal area. In less than a year, Clover’s has already helped 250 cats find their forever homes. […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill.- Potential concerns of overpopulation have been expressed at some of Illinois State University’s on-campus living spaces. Admission rates at ISU have risen in recent years, and Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications Hillary Campos clarified that the admissions and housing departments operate independently. With high numbers of […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Department has introduced its new therapy dog, Pawfficer Korg, to ISU’s campus. Following his predecessor Pawfficer Sage, Korg’s main job is to support students and faculty on campus with transitional and emotional needs. “Pawfficer Korg’s job is simply to make people smile. He helps people get through […]