His world in turmoil, Kyle Waznis returned to campus wondering if he should even finish the semester, drop out entirely, or abandon plans for a masters degree at Illinois State.
Illinois State rallies to make dying father’s dream a reality
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University bans smoking on Quad, other parts of campus
Smoking is no longer welcome on the Illinois State University Quad and other prime real estate on campus.
For national cyber security champ, it’s all about the challenge
Student Chris Spehn won the 2012 National Cyber League (NCL) Championship, topping 30 other finalists from colleges across the U.S. in a federally funded series of cyber security competitions. Here’s how he did it.
Photos: Costume collection shows off big to-do list
The Lois Jett Historical Costume Collection at Illinois State is home to more than 2,000 dresses, hats, jackets, vests and other garments, some with documented back stories, others with blank histories.
Ranger alum hits the road for soldier fundraiser
Army Airborne Ranger Capt. Patrick Kelley will lead one of the dozens of Run Ranger Run teams across the U.S., each one looking to walk, run, or ride 565 miles during the 28 days of February.
Photos: Best campus shots from December, January
Even with winter break, the Illinois State campus was plenty busy in December and early January. Here’s some of the best photos.
Close-knit Forensics Union looks to add to legacy
Illinois State seniors Marlon Harris, Brian Rohman, Hillary St. John, and Michael Tristano had a lot on their plates this semester—a mountain of research to comb through, weekend after weekend full of work, a mad dash toward a big finish in the spring. And that’s all before they stepped foot into a classroom.
At crossroads, Speech and Hearing Clinic looks to grow
Sam Clement, a 13-year-old from just outside Bloomington, wants to be a writer someday, penning big, long fantasy novels. But the someday storyteller struggled to do just that—tell stories—because of his stutter.
Student volunteers play Santa in Holiday Helper program
On the last Saturday before Finals Week, when many students were cramming at Milner Library or finding creative ways to procrastinate, a special group of Holiday Helpers were taking time to make children’s wishes come true this holiday season. Student volunteers hosted four holiday parties Saturday, giving out presents to more than 200 children from
Top 10 signs it’s Finals Week at ISU
It is Finals Week here at Illinois State, a highly caffeinated academic blitz that began today and ends Friday with winter break. Here is our Top 10 Signs That It Is Finals Week at ISU.
