Off-campus students prepare for breaks

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Students are reminded to be safe as they prepare to leave campus for fall and winter breaks. Off-campus students should check with their landlord for specific instructions to follow when they will not be in their apartment for an extended period of time, such as setting the thermostat to a specific temperature. Students should be certain

Stock up on Redbird gear

Champion gear coupon

Shop at Barnes & Noble-Illinois State University Bookstore, located on the second floor of the Bone Student Center, for all of your Redbird gear. The store will offer 25 percent off Champion brand merchandise from November 5-18, 2012.

Bowling and Billiards Center offers student specials

Bowling and Billiards Center

Ready for some fun? The Bowling and Billiards Center at the Bone Student Center offers a variety of student specials throughout the week. Sunday: Cosmic bowling in the evening. Hit a “red pin” and win a free game of bowling. Monday and Wednesday afternoons: $1 billiards games and $1 soda and candy from 2-5 p.m.

Thinking of a career change? Five tips to finding the right fit for you

Career Center job fair in 2011

Whether you’re just graduating, finding promotional opportunities limited in your current position or, like many in this current economy, facing unemployment, you may be thinking of a career change. Regardless of your reasons, the right career is out there for you. By assessing your strengths, researching options, acquiring new skill sets, as well as the

Lack of sleep can turn you into a zombie

lack of sleep makes you a zombie

Homework, rowdy roommates, bright lights, work, friends, loud noises — there is a lot that stands between you and sleep. When you run low on sleep, you can be slow and lack focus—much like a zombie. Illinois State students report sleep as the second highest obstacle to academic success. Sleep is a vital part of

Free nutrition consultations available

nutrition consultations

There is a lot of nutrition information widely available, and sometimes it is hard to navigate. Schedule a free nutrition consultation with Health Promotion and Wellness to check in on your eats. The process is simple. Fill out a food diary and health questionnaire available online. Then, contact Erin Moses to schedule a time to

Redbird Recipe Contest finalists

The finalists for the 2012 Redbird Recipe Contest: LEMON BASIL SHRIMP FETTUCCINE Serves 4 Ingredients Ingredient 1: 16 oz. fettuccine noodles Ingredient 2: 1 # medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed Ingredient 3: 2 Tbsp. butter Ingredient 4: 2 Tbsp. olive oil Ingredient 5: 1 medium onion, chopped Ingredient 6: 1 c baby spinach,

Career Center provides reasons why attending a career fair can boost your career

Are you searching for a job—sending out hundreds of resumes and completing numerous online applications? Are you getting the results you hoped for? If not, what options do you have to get yourself noticed and in front of a recruiter? How do you personalize the impersonal job search? Illinois State alumni should attend career fairs

Get Your Groove On with Homecoming: Student calendar

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It’s time to Get Your Groove On with Homecoming! Get ready for a great week at Homecoming, with a ton of events that will help you capture the theme of Get Your Groove On. Don’t forget: Join President Bowman for the Kickoff at 6 p.m. Monday night on the Quad. Have fun at the ISU

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Up Late @ State staffers

The next Up Late @ State™ featured event is the Backyard Bonfire! The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 18 at 9 p.m. between Horton Fieldhouse and Redbird Arena. Come enjoy the bonfire, free food, music, and make your own sign for your room! Up Late @ State™ events are free to all ISU students! Visit