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Campus Recreation hosted one of the more unique traditions at Illinois State University this week: crate stacking. Stude...
12/11/2025

Campus Recreation hosted one of the more unique traditions at Illinois State University this week: crate stacking.

Students got together in the Student Fitness Center to stack as many milk crates as possible without the tower or themselves falling over.

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✍️: Written by Jake Diaferio

📸: Picture by Madelyn Grindley

With the arrival of the colder season, there has been an increase in demand for transportation and delivery services, li...
12/11/2025

With the arrival of the colder season, there has been an increase in demand for transportation and delivery services, like Uber.

However, there has been an ongoing problem with Uber drivers not wanting to pick up Illinois State University students due to an increase in negative experiences and poor treatment of drivers.

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✍️: Written by Sarah Mata .14

Do you have an ugly holiday sweater and nowhere to show it off? Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation for their 12th ann...
12/11/2025

Do you have an ugly holiday sweater and nowhere to show it off?

Join Bloomington Parks and Recreation for their 12th annual Ugliest Sweater Run.

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✍️: Written by Emma Westray

As the number of artificial intelligence users rapidly increases, many people are not taking into consideration the over...
12/08/2025

As the number of artificial intelligence users rapidly increases, many people are not taking into consideration the overall impact it has not only on our society but also on our climate.

Generative AI creates visual graphics and audio based on patterns it learned from its larger data set. The system in use reduces the number of paying clients for graphic designers and visual media creators, and it also contributes significantly to global warming.

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✍️: Written by The Vidette Editorial Board

📸: Picture by Jorge Maciel

Illinois State University students gathered Thursday evening for a community-centered celebration hosted by the Associat...
12/08/2025

Illinois State University students gathered Thursday evening for a community-centered celebration hosted by the Association of Latin American Students.

The event included ornament decorating, cultural foods and the storytelling tradition of Las Posadas Navideñas. ALAS aimed to help students learn, reminisce and connect through the customs of the holiday season across Latin America.

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✍️: Written by Jorge Maciel

Study hard, stay focused and take care of yourself this Finals Week. You’re almost there!🎨: Art by Avery Brovelli       ...
12/08/2025

Study hard, stay focused and take care of yourself this Finals Week. You’re almost there!

🎨: Art by Avery Brovelli

With the semester almost over, December graduates will walk the stage at one of two winter commencement ceremonies.Both ...
12/07/2025

With the semester almost over, December graduates will walk the stage at one of two winter commencement ceremonies.

Both ceremonies will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at CEFCU Arena.

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✍️: Written by Emma Westray

Earlier this week, Event Management, Dining and Hospitality hosted Dogs, Donuts and Drinks outside of the Redbird Spirit...
12/07/2025

Earlier this week, Event Management, Dining and Hospitality hosted Dogs, Donuts and Drinks outside of the Redbird Spirit Shop in the Bone Student Center.

The event consisted of therapy dogs, refreshments and a chance to connect with the Illinois State men's basketball team.

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✍️: Written by Jake Diaferio

📸: Picture by Kamila Sandoval

FARGO, N.D. -- With the 2025 season on the line, Illinois State football Head Coach Brock Spack made the gutsiest decisi...
12/07/2025

FARGO, N.D. -- With the 2025 season on the line, Illinois State football Head Coach Brock Spack made the gutsiest decision of his coaching career.

Sending out his offense, two yards separated the Redbirds from the biggest upset of the season against No. 1 North Dakota State on Saturday inside the Fargodome.

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✍️: Written by Noah Powell .tv

📸: Picture by Jane Serritella .serritella

12/07/2025

You know we had to hop on this trend, Visual Media Team style!

Kunesh: November in booksDuring the month of November, I was grateful enough to spend my fall break at home, curled up o...
12/05/2025

Kunesh: November in books

During the month of November, I was grateful enough to spend my fall break at home, curled up on the couch with a good book in hand.

I always look forward to breaks from school, not only because it is a break from the stressful life of a college student, but also because I have time to indulge myself in my hobbies.

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🎨: Art by Maddie Miller .dmills

With the holidays just around the corner, there are many fun events around the Bloomington-Normal area for kids and adul...
12/05/2025

With the holidays just around the corner, there are many fun events around the Bloomington-Normal area for kids and adults.

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✍️: Written by Emma Westray

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