This Week in Illinois State history: October 12, 2012

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Every week, we use STATEside to take a look back at the recent and not-so recent past, using the archives at the Vidette. If you recall any of the campus happenings referenced in our This Week in Illinois State History feature, feel free to post in the Comments below.

This Week in Illinois State history: Homecoming

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Every week, we use STATEside to take a look back at the recent and not-so recent past, using the archives at the Vidette. This week, it’s a special Homecoming-themed edition. If you recall any of the campus happenings referenced in our This Week in Illinois State History feature, feel free to post in the Comments

Photos: Homecoming at Illinois State, then and now

Reggie Redbird in 1974

Homecoming is in full swing this week at Illinois State University. It’s one of the most photographed events of the year on campus, so we went to the University’s Dr. JoAnn Rayfield Archives to pull out some great shots from past homecomings. We found some gems, including old-school Reggie Redbird, some very fashionable homecoming court