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NORMAL, Ill. WZND’s Music Department partnered with The Castle Theatre in Downtown Bloomington to host Battle of the Bands: Next Gen. Emceed by Music Director Logan Moeller and Assistant Music Director Elizabeth Zoerner, Battle of the Bands featured seven live performances from local bands. The bands that hit the stage were: From Within, Blind Baby, […]
Illinois State University took part in a “National First-Generation College Celebration Day”, Friday afternoon at the Horton Field House. This event was sponsored by multiple organizations, including the Illinois State University Police Department and the TRIO Student Support Service program. The event opened up with TRIO talking about the importance of being a first-generation student […]
WZND brings you extensive election coverage and live result updates throughout the day on Tuesday, November 5. Listen to WZND 7-10 p.m. for the live election show and exclusive interviews on election day on 103.3 FM and online at WZND.com. Final Results as of 7:00 a.m. CST Presidential Race (Electoral Votes) Kamala Harris (D): 224 […]
Image courtesy of campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu Bloomington, Ill. – After a fatal car crash Sunday left a 27-year-old woman dead, Bloomington Police Officer Bryce Janssen emphasized the importance of car safety in the area. “One of the main things we’re seeing right now is reckless driving,” Janssen said. “I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe […]
NORMAL, Ill. Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to rise for a third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College opening enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College board. The Illinois Community College System’s opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an increase of 7.4%, outpacing last year’s fall increase of 5.7%. […]
NORMAL, Ill, – Dave Kohler and Sally Owens are vying for a spot in office as the Senator for Illinois in Legislative District 46 Koehler is the incumbent candidate in this race and is no stranger to the campaigning process. Koehler has been serving in his position since 2006 and hopes to continue to be […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – After feeling like something was missing her freshman year at Illinois State University, Senior Exercise Science Major Aneesa Ortega created Girl Gains ISU as a safe space for women on campus to weightlift together. “When I was a freshman coming to ISU, I had already been […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A group of Illinois State University students marched around Normal Thursday night holding signs demanding a safer community, specifically for women at night. One of the signs read “Silence is Violence.” So they got loud. ISU’s Registered Student Organization Students Ending Rape Culture held their annual Take Back the […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Student Government Association met for its third time on Wednesday to discuss new horizons for the future. The SGA meeting consisted of a new appointment for one of the off-campus senator spots. There are usually bills and resolutions to go over and rarely does the association have any amendments […]
NORMAL, Ill. – WGLT hosted an open house for local voters and political candidates on Wednesday, Oct 2. The event was in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center, and in addition to the candidates, it also featured the NAACP, the League of Women Voters, ISU’s Center for Civic Engagement and the Student Government […]