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05/11/2024

Spoerlein: My favorite Midwest emo bands.

I am 21 years old and still in my emo phase. (Maybe it just is not a phase anymore…)

05/11/2024

After the roster was largely depleted this spring, Kristen Gillespie and Illinois State women's basketball reloaded with some big-time portal additions.
Editor-in-Chief Scott Prerost had a chance to sit with Gillespie to talk transfers, freshmen and returners in the story below.

Coming off its fourth straight postseason appearance, Illinois State women's basketball faced arguably its most offseason adversity since head coach Kristen Gillespie took control of the program.

05/09/2024

Aguilar: 'Pub Wednesday' heat: What is your biggest fear?

In this series on The Vidette, reporters ask those who attend “Pub Wednesday” at Pub II in Uptown Normal some of the deepest, most burning questions imaginable.

05/09/2024

'Just Eat It' explores food waste and surplus.

If someone challenged you to only eat food waste for six months, would you be able to do it?

05/09/2024

Make sure you pass it on this week while you are moving out!

This is a great time to go through your belongings and donate stuff for people in need. Please take a moment to look through your things and donate anything you don’t want anymore!

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05/09/2024

Disc Golf Club looks forward to growing its team and competing in more national tournaments.

Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and its popularity led to the creation of a team at Illinois State University.

05/09/2024

College Democrats and College Republicans make joint statement advocating for ISU to cancel classes on election day.

Come Election Day 2024 on Nov. 5, students can expect classes to be canceled to allow students more time to vote.

05/09/2024

Graduating students face apartment move-out challenges.

As the academic semester draws to a close, a growing number of Illinois State University graduates find themselves struggling to balance the preparations for the move-out day and their upcoming

05/09/2024

Review: Who’s Afraid of 'The Tortured Poets Department?'

On February 4, 2024, Taylor Swift won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year for “Midnights.” In her acceptance speech, she announced a new

05/09/2024

Game Development Club inspires video game creativity.

Game development is one of the newest areas of interest in career opportunities. The field has come a long way since “Pong” and other video game ancestors. Because of this,

05/09/2024

Office of Sustainability encourages students to ‘Pass It On’ during dorm move-outs.

Sometimes, students find moving out of their dorms a breeze, while others might find it chaotic. Sophomore English education major Olivia Soble has dealt with move-out processes at the dorms

05/06/2024

Students for Justice in Palestine members arrested for protesting outside university president’s office.

Students for Justice in Palestine were arrested following their protest outside of President Aondover Tarhule’s office.

05/06/2024

Letter to the Editor: A message from ISU faculty.

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05/06/2024

Letter to the Editor: A message from ISU faculty

Letter of solidarity link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefIUZWzf3k1gRPu38rys41Hk2vXEIZs6EWrca1IVLdpO9teA/viewform

Story:
https://www.videtteonline.com/viewpoint/letter-to-the-editor-a-message-from-isu-faculty/article_8819318e-0bca-11ef-9c1b-1f8048dfeccf.html

ISU students are currently demonstrating for justice for Palestinians. On April 30, they established a space on the ISU quad as part of their support for Palestinians. On that same date, ISU issued a warning letter, suggesting suspension for students and dismissal of employees was possible for engag...

05/06/2024

PAWSitively Stress Free returns to relieve stress during finals. Take some time to go pet dome pups!

Illinois State University students can take a much-needed break from finals prep by relaxing with some friendly pups at PAWSitively Stress Free.

05/06/2024

Local events to celebrate Mother's Day!

Do your mom a favor by not waiting until the last minute to plan a fun activity on her special day. Here are some Mother’s Day events to show her

05/05/2024

Behind five RBIs from Auggie Rasmussen and a strong relief performance from Joe Husak, Illinois State baseball took down Southern Illinois 10-5 Sunday to secure the sweep. Editor-in-Chief Scott Prerost has the story.

Auggie Rasmussen drove in five runs on three extra base hits as Illinois State baseball took down Southern Illinois 10-5 Sunday at Duffy Bass Field to close out a pivotal

05/04/2024

Illinois State baseball secured a series win over Southern Illinois by taking down the Salukis 7-1 Saturday at the Bark in the Park Game. Editor-in-Chief Scott Prerost has the photos.

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05/04/2024

ISU special education professor receives grant to advocate for technology for students with disabilities.

Illinois State University special education professor Kim Fisher has received a grant to advocate for better technology for students with disabilities.

05/04/2024

ISU student's jewelry-making side hustle donates proceeds to worthy causes.

An Illinois State University student has begun making and selling jewelry and donating the proceeds to various causes.

05/04/2024

The future looks bright for Sequin Magazine!

Sequin Magazine is the first student-run online fashion magazine at Illinois State University.

05/04/2024

Craig: Please 'Discount Double Check' yourself Aaron Rodgers.

Growing up as a die-hard fan of the Green Bay Packers, it was hard not to idolize Aaron Rodgers.

05/04/2024

A night at Students for Justice in Palestine’s encampment.

Last week, Students for Justice in Palestine at Illinois State University set up a camp on the Quad to bring attention to the ongoing war in Israel and the university’s

05/04/2024

Students gather on Quad to celebrate Jewish heritage.

On Thursday, several students Illinois State University students gathered to speak with pedestrians about their Jewish heritage and sing songs.

05/04/2024

Students for Justice in Palestine take protest outside university president's office.

After a group vote, several members from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) decided to move their encampment right outside of President Aondover Tarhule’s office in Hovey Hall.

05/04/2024

Elyce Knudsen ready to take next step with ISU women’s basketball.

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05/04/2024

Luke Kasubke enters transfer portal; scholarship spot opens for ISU men’s basketball.

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05/04/2024

Paige McLeod no-hits Evansville in ISU softball’s 1-0 win.

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05/04/2024

3 home runs power ISU baseball to 10-0 victory over Southern Illinois.

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05/02/2024

Normal’s Pizza Payaa places 9th in international pizza competition.

Pizza Payaa, a local restaurant known for its iconic pizza, recently placed ninth in an International Pizza Competition in Vegas for Detroit-style pizza.