The Illinois State soccer team (4-5-0) snapped a three-game win streak for Eastern Michigan (2-3-2), taking them down 4-2. The Redbirds struggled the first half but were able to make adjustments and dominate the second half.… MORE
Category Archives: Illinois State Redbirds
Redbird Volleyball Tops UNI in Five in Thrilling MVC Opener
By ISU CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Illinois State volleyball team outlasted host Northern Iowa in a thrilling five-set match that was the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both teams Friday night at the UNI Tournament at the McLeod Center. Illinois State (6-5, 1-0 MVC) won by scores of 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 27-29, 15-11. Aly…… MORE
Illinois State’s Jarsombeck named MVC soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Illinois State’s Paige Jarsombeck has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, following standout performances last week at No. 24 Northwestern and at home against North Dakota, the Valley announced Tuesday.… MORE
Redbirds surge to No. 5 in FCS polls after win over Northwestern
A 9-7 win over FBS foe Northwestern on the road last Saturday catapulted the Illinois State football team into the Top 5 of every national poll Monday, a jump of nearly five spots on each list.… MORE
Lee named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week
The Illinois State offensive line set the tempo in Saturday’s 9-7 victory over Big Ten foe Northwestern, and right guard Cameron Lee was instrumental in the Redbirds’ success up front against the Wildcats.… MORE
Redbird soccer blanks North Dakota
The Illinois State soccer team (3-5-0) came off with a win Sunday at Adelaide Street Field against North Dakota (1-5-2).… MORE
Redbirds beat Northwestern on last-second field goal
The Illinois State Redbirds earned their first football win over a Big Ten Conference school with a 9-7 victory at Northwestern.… MORE
Redbird volleyball earns record-setting win
The Illinois State volleyball team registered two new entries in the team’s record book in its straight-sets win over Tennessee Tech Saturday at Middle Tennessee’s Blue Raider Bash at Alumni Memorial Gym.… MORE
Redbirds split day one of Blur Raider Bash
The Illinois State volleyball team bounced back from an afternoon loss to Seton Hall with a sweep of Middle Tennessee Friday night at the Blue Raider Bash at Alumni Memorial Gym.… MORE
Redbird Volleyball Falls to Seton Hall at Blue Raider Bash
The Illinois State volleyball team made a late comeback bid but couldn’t overcome a slow start against Seton Hall in both teams’ first match at Middle Tennessee’s Blue Raider Bash Friday at Alumni Memorial Gym.… MORE
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Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…