Archives hold personal stories of WWI

image of Ada Adcock

This summer’s anniversary of World War I is a time to remember that the “war to end all wars” drew many people affiliated with Illinois State into service, including many women.

Video: Veteran finds a home at Illinois State

Matt Thein with the Redbird cheerleading team

Matt Thein is one of Illinois State’s biggest cheerleaders. Literally. The physically fit Air Force veteran is one of several hundred former members of the military on the Illinois State campus.