#BirdofMouth student blogger Alina shares five perks of backing the Redbirds at Illinois State sporting events in the fall.
5 perks you get when you #BacktheBirds (fall sports)
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How to find ISU scholarships you didn’t know existed
Maybe you’re a peacemaker, are committed to HIV/AIDS care, or work at a restaurant near Eastland Mall. Or maybe you’re just tall. There’s a scholarship you should apply for.
Video: Highlight reel from Homecoming Saturday 2014
Check out our video highlight reel from Saturday’s Homecoming events: the Town and Gown 5K, parade, tailgating, and Redbird football.
From humble roots, Riggs family creates scholarship
The Riggs family is paying it forward for the next generation of ISU students by endowing a new College of Business scholarship. An additional seven-figure estate commitment is one of the largest in the college’s history.
Homecoming 2014: Best photos, tweets, and posts
Many of our students and alumni shared photos to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook using the official hashtag #RedbirdHomecoming. Here’s a look at some of our favorite shots.
Photos: Our mascot Reggie Redbird, then and now
To celebrate Homecoming week, the STATEside crew teamed up with the Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives for this photo gallery of Reggie Redbird photos, then and now.
Where did Illinois State’s Victory Bell come from?
One of Illinois State’s oldest Athletics traditions is the Victory Bell, a traveling icon that leads the football team onto field before kickoff and is rung after each touchdown and victory.
Video: Students show off at Reggie Redbird tryouts
What’s it take to be part of Team Reggie Redbird? Just ask Ryan Bogar. The senior marketing major is the coordinator of Team Reggie, a student group that takes care of Reggie and his demanding schedule.
Future Redbird’s ultimate guide to Homecoming
Once you get to Illinois State, Homecoming isn’t the formal dance setting you may be used to from high school. You can leave your dress, corsage, or tux at home and grab your favorite Illinois State gear instead.
Video: Big Red Marching Machine performs at Fox TV event
Illinois State’s Big Red Marching Machine recently traveled to Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago to meet patients and promote a new Fox TV show.
