In the nation’s battle against obesity, fast food carries the title of public enemy No. 1. A former McDonald’s executive, Mike Donahue ’80 is challenging that reality with LYFE Kitchen.
Alum on a mission to change the future of fast food
Unit: Communication
Alum becomes nationally recognized Civil War reenactor
Trevor Steinbach didn’t lose his passion for history after completing his major in the subject and speech communications in 1975.
ISU students create public relations campaign for Pontiac Tourism Office
Illinois State public relations students don’t have to wait until college ends to get real-world experience.
Tribute to longtime Vidette manager Harry Thiel and wife Jo slated April 10
For many, The Vidette student newspaper was long synonymous with former general manager, Harry Thiel. A memorial tribute to Thiel and his wife will be at 2 p.m. April 10 at the Vidette office, along with the awarding of the first Harry and Jo Thiel “Red Line” Scholarship.
Illinois State alum Mark Grote joins Cubs radio team
Starting April 5, Illinois State alum Mark Grote’s relationship with the Cubs will come full circle when he joins the Cubs radio broadcasting team on Chicago’s WBBM.
Reversing the toxic talk of political discussions
Political discussions in the United States have been hijacked, said Professor of Communication Joseph Zompetti, who discusses solutions for taking the conversation back in his new book.
Illinois State to host State of the Union Tweet-Up Jan. 20
Illinois State University’s American Democracy Project (ADP) will host a State of the Union Tweet-Up, a watch party and social media event around the State of the Union Address, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Schroeder Hall room 242. The event is free and open to the public.
Video: Journalist digs deep in ISU’s social media hub
Kristi (O’Connor) Demonbreun was already on track to graduate Illinois State as a well-rounded journalist, ready for her first full-time job in broadcast media.
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.
School of Communication Hosting Antiques Show
Antiques exhibitors from a variety of Midwestern states will be gathering from Friday, Jan. 28, to Sunday, Jan.30, at the Illinois State University Bone Student Center to present the fifth Top of the Class Antiques Show and Sale.
