Spacing out at the Planetarium

Planetarium

Are you tired of planet Earth? Want to go somewhere far far away? At the Illinois State University Planetarium, you can get an up-close look at the cosmos without leaving the campus!

Crack down on studying for finals week

#BirdofMouth student blogger Jessica shares some study tips for finals week. “If you learn the most efficient methods of studying, you won’t have to stress about the dreaded all-nighter,” she writes.

5 ways that Illinois State is big but small

Uptown Normal

As you are searching for colleges, you hear all the time that a university is “large but feels small like a small school.” But what does that really mean? #BirdofMouth blogger Alina explains.

Living that commuting life at Illinois State

Like many Illinois State students, I commute to campus every day. If you are from the surrounding Bloomington-Normal area, commuting to Illinois State could be an option for you too.

Greek life at Illinois State: Myths vs. reality

Greeks pose for a photo

We have all seen Greek life portrayed in movies and television. #BirdofMouth blogger Lily debunks some of these myths and sets the record straight about what it’s like to be Greek here at Illinois State.

The performing arts world at Illinois State

Whether you are interested in being part of one of the productions or just interested in some quality entertainment, the School of Theatre and Dance has got you covered!