Reactions: Making some sense of the Oregon standoff

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Illinois State University Professor of Politics and Government Lane Crothers says militia groups like the one occupying buildings on federal land in Oregon, have a unique interpretation of citizenship under the U.S. Constitution that motivates their actions.

Reactions: The Fed hikes interest rates after nearly seven years

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The Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis. Professor and Chair for the Department of Finance, Insurance and Law Gary Koppenhaver talks about what this means, what happens next, who will win, and who will lose.

Migration will bring new look, new features to ReggieNet

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Students and instructors will notice a slightly new appearance and some welcome new features when they log into ReggieNet after the winter break. These enhancements come the system shifts to off-campus hosting and receives some important upgrades.

Communication faculty, alumni win national awards

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Faculty and students from Illinois State University’s School of Communication received national awards during the annual National Communication Association (NCA) convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in late November.