Photos: Redbirds give back for the holidays

students wrap up gifts

The holidays are a busy time for Illinois State students, squeezing in finals week between Thanksgiving and a month-long winter break. Yet Redbirds still made time to give back during the holiday season.

Students, alumni gear up for big Redbird playoff game

Fans cheer at Hancock

Saturday is a big day for senior Chris Roehl, and not just because he’s graduating. The Orland Park native is a die-hard Redbird football fan and his team is visiting Eastern Washington for a quarterfinal playoff matchup.