Bird Bash set for April 25

People in Redbird gear sitting around a table

Every year, passionate Redbird fans gather at the Bird Bash to raise funds for the women’s athletics scholarships at Illinois State. The annual event is open to the public and will be held this year on Thursday, April 25, inside Redbird Arena.

The 7 biggest days in Illinois State history

Old Main demolition

In anticipation of Illinois State making history Tuesday, STATEside asked seven prominent members and chroniclers of the Illinois State community what they consider to be the most important day in the life of this 157-year-old institution.

Top 12 moments in Redbird Arena history

Fans pack Redbird Arena

In honor of Wednesday’s historic matchup in Normal, STATEside teamed up with Athletics for a quick look back at the Top 12 moments in Redbird Arena’s 25-year history.

Postcard Art auction attracts big-name artists, variety of styles

Postcard Art Stan Musial

Lou Cella ’85 is known for working big. He has created larger-than-life statues of former Redbird hoops star Doug Collins ’73 and legendary announcer Harry Caray, and his 7-foot-tall sculpture of Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks towers over baseball’s unluckiest fans they enter Wrigley Field.