Vidette Story

Vidette staff keep the community informed while gaining hands-on experience

For over 100 years, Illinois State University’s campus newspaper, The Vidette, has served as a developmental resource for student journalists to advance their skills by working as reporters, editors and more, keeping the community informed and up to date on important issues.

Kathy Embry ’84, M.S. ’89

A fear of public speaking and a job with a drug store chain wasn’t going to get Kathy Embry ’84, M.S. ’89 where she wanted to go. That’s why she decided to return to Illinois State University for a master’s degree in family and consumer sciences. “When I went to grad school I couldn’t sit