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Sports Editors Jake Sermersheim and Scott Prerost break down Illinois State's upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup with No. 2 Iowa. Later they break down the hiring's of Ryan Pedon and Allie Matters.

This week the BookBirds air their dirty laundry, bookish style, owning up to their worst habits as readers and book lovers. Though they all love reading and discussing literature, there are certain habits they stand by as they read, such as using anything in their reach as a bookmark. Follow along to hear the major rules and regulations the BookBirds live by while reading and taking care of their books.

Sports Editors Jake Sermersheim and Scotty Prerost are joined by Photo Editor Alex Gant to break down Illinois State's Arch Madness run. This includes ISU's win over Indiana State, their loss against Northern Iowa, Dan Muller's surprise appearance and more.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, the hosts explore the Russia-Ukraine situation and its implications moving forward. Sandra and Elizabeth talk about the humanity of the situation and how it will affect several generations all around the world.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, the hosts talk about Kanye West's increased presence on social media. West's frequent and possibly problematic posts have raised conversations about mental health treatment. Elizabeth and Sandra offer their opinions on how they think West should have gone about the situation.

The BookBirds are back with episode 18. This week the BookBirds discuss the different book to movie and book to TV adaptations. They discuss which ones they liked and disliked. They also discuss what they think is needed in a book to screen adaptation. They bring up different books such as Percy Jackson, Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, Mortal Instruments, and more.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, the hosts dive into the work and impact of Black artists and creators in honor of Black History Month. Sandra and Elizabeth not only list their personal favorites, but look into the symbolism and artistry these artists create and how they have impacted the entertainment industry.

Vidette alumnus Carl Hulse stopped by The Vidette Building to meet with students and to catch everyone up on his career since graduating from Illinois State University in 1976. Hulse is the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. He was scheduled to receive the Alumni Achievement Award on Thursday evening, prior to the announcement of the cancellation of all Founders Day events due to the approaching storm. He took a few minutes from his busy schedule Wednesday to chat with Vidette File, a periodic podcast featuring former Vidette staff members.

Podcast: Exploring next chapters in life beyond current semester Illinois State

This week the BookBirds take a break from discussing their latest reads as they take a step back to unwind and talk about how their respective semesters are going. Marisa and Kathryn talk about post-graduation plans while Kylie talks about getting ready for senior year and travel plans. They discussed the reality of oncoming burnout from school as well as impending decisions for their futures.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cover weekly topics that change depending on school, the season or even their moods. In this episode, along with special guest Kellie Foy, the girls dive into the world of Buzzfeed quizzes. Known for their random and seemingly unrelated topics, these Buzzfeed quizzes reveal our hosts' love lives, auras and even predict their futures.