We Hear a lot of underdog stories in the world of sports, but some really stand out above the rest. Jared Gahm had a master’s degree, but fell on hard times, eventually becoming homeless. We look at Gahm’s battle from the streets to the mats, where he now owns a successful mixed martial arts gym. Gahm hopes his gym will inspire others to personal growth and excellence.

The No. 9 ranked Illinois State hosted No. 25 Youngstown State for their homecoming game this past Saturday. Youngstown came out on top 40-35 in the back-and-forth battle. The Redbirds had a 21-12 lead but YSU quarterback Beau Brunsgard connected with Mike Solomon down the sideline to cut the ISU lead to two. ISU was quick to answer back with Victor Dawson bringing the Redbirds inside the Penguin 20-yard line. Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse then connected with Luke Mailander for another touchdown to bring the ISU lead back […]

COM Week returned to Illinois State University this year for the first time since 2023. COM Week gives students a chance to connect with professionals in the communication field. One of the featured speakers was ISU alum Steve Berger, a senior advertising and marketing executive with more than 40 years of experience. Berger visited campus to talk with students about how to build a successful career in media, advertising and communication. “I love speaking with students because they are the […]

Families line up at Constitution Trail last week for the Town of Normal’s annual Not-So-Scary Haunted Trail. The Halloween event is designed for young children who want to dress up and have fun without being scared. More than 1,600 people attended this year. Many families showed up early to avoid long lines. “It gets bigger every year,” said Keely Theobald, who brought her kids to the event. “We came early this time because last year the line was so long. […]