NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Department has introduced its new therapy dog, Pawfficer Korg, to ISU’s campus. Following his predecessor Pawfficer Sage, Korg’s main job is to support students and faculty on campus with transitional and emotional needs.   “Pawfficer Korg’s job is simply to make people smile. He helps people get through […] The post ISU Police Department introduces a new therapy dog to campus appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – One of the reasons the Bloomington Bison got brought to town was to boost inner city spending. Now, with their inaugural season in the books, Bloomington’s Director of Arts And Entertainment, Anthony Nelson, is already seeing the impact. “Downtown businesses and the arena’s anchor tent have done wonders for foot traffic before […] The post Director of Arts and Entertainments reflects on the community impact of the Bloomington Bison appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

  Image courtesy of Gamma Phi Circus  NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus was performed the 96 annual home show this weekend. Every show is centered around a theme – this year’s was revealed by Circus Program Director Rainie Themer Bosquet, as well as other elements of the long standing show “This […] The post Gamma Phi Circus brought years of fine arts to ISU’s campus appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

Image courtesy of ISU Army ROTC BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – In 1943, Private First Class Robert Bryant was reported Missing In Action while fighting in Italy during World War II. He was a Bloomington resident, and now after 81 years, his remains will finally be returned to his family. Wayne Kirkpatrick is a member of Rolling […] The post World War II veteran’s remains returns to Bloomington appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the first-ever Bloomington Bison season coming to a close, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Andy Zilch is reflecting on the team’s first year and shares what’s next for the franchise. “With this being the first season, it obviously posed different challenges. I think our […] The post Bloomington Bison Media Director reflects on inaugural season and beyond appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

Photo Courtesy of Getty/J. David Ake NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State University officials are unsure of how the Trump administration’s Department of Education shutdown will impact the university and greater field of education ISU’s School of Teaching and Learning Professor Ben Wellenreiter addressed the uncertainty surrounding the possible closure. “I have seen, though it’s still […] The post ISU officials “uncertain” about the potential Department of Education shutdown appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

WZND’s Popcorn or Peanuts Extravaganza Giveaway Procedure: Sponsored by Gamma Phi Circus, Normal Theatre, and Avanti’s On-Air Portion Starts: Tuesday, April 1st On-Air Portion Ends: Wednesday, April 9th Social Media Portion Starts: Tuesday, April 1st Social Media Portion Ends: Wednesday, April 9th Popcorn or Peanuts Extravaganza On-Air Portion Rules: Listeners will be able to text […] The post WZND’s Popcorn or Peanuts Extravaganza Rules and Regulations appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.

Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – April is environmental awareness month. Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability, Ryleigh Hickman talked about sustainability efforts and why climate management matters. “We do a lot of composting around campus and try to make switches for more environmentally friendly items,” Hickman said. Hickman goes into […] The post ISU Office of Sustainability Graduate Assistant talks about April being Environmental Awareness Month appeared first on WZND Fuzed Radio.