Family Weekend is one of Illinois State’s best fall traditions. This year’s Family Weekend promises to be one of the biggest ever, as Illinois State welcomes back one of its most famous alumni.
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Video: Local Foods Dinner brings fresh flavors to campus
Illinois State students sampled delectable dishes created from local ingredients at the 7th annual Local Foods Dinner, hosted by Campus Dining at Linkins Dining Center.
Photos: Best campus shots from August 2014
Every month on the STATEside campus blog, we use Storify to give our readers a “best of” photo gallery, powered by tweets, Instagram photos, and Facebook posts from the previous month.
Video: Student groups make their pitch at Festival ISU
Festival ISU is the day when many registered students organizations (RSOs) make their pitch to new members for the first time. This year’s Festival ISU was a huge success.
7 tips for easing the transition to college life
What if you don’t meet your new best friend right away? What if you don’t get along with your new roommate? What if you and your old high school sweetheart break up?
Video: Christian Stoinev returns to Illinois State
The Gamma Phi Circus star was in Normal rehearsing for his next appearance but took time out to visit the Thomas Metcalf School and a broadcasting class in Fell Hall.
Redbirds reunite: Staying connected with your old friends
As you apply to Illinois State, your transformation to Redbird life begins. Despite this exciting time, you maybe a little worried about leaving your high school buds and drifting apart.
Photos: My first weekend at Illinois State
We asked our #BirdofMouth student bloggers to take some photos during their first weekend at Illinois State this fall. Here’s what they saw, with #nofilter of course.
A look at three new courses this semester
There are several new courses this semester on topics ranging from the hospitality industry to big data. Here’s a closer look at three of the new courses offered for the first time this fall.
Video: Young alumni advice for new freshmen
Think back to your freshman year at Illinois State University. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your freshman self?