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In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference softball standings as just four games stand between first and fourth. We then preview the big matchup between Illinois State and Northern Iowa at Marian Kneer Stadium. We close out by touching on the struggles that continue to haunt ISU baseball.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault and rape.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert 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, our hosts discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which takes places throughout the month of April. Erin and Elizabeth talk about the variety of events happening on campus to honor it, including the Clothesline Project. Our hosts believe that having a way to visualize the effects of sexual assault leads to a greater empathy and understanding of survivors

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the Missouri Valley Conference baseball season as conference play heats up. We take a look at Illinois State baseball's consistency struggles before discussing which teams have started to separate themselves in the MVC standings.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert 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, our hosts discuss the recent expulsion of Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson from the Tennessee House of Representatives. Elizabeth and Erin talk about how they feel the expulsion was unjustified and too extreme given the circumstances. Our hosts emphasize the need to stick to the issue at hand — the Nashville shooting — rather than allowing the expulsion to become the topic of discussion.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert 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, our hosts discuss the recent severe weather that Bloomington-Normal has been experiencing. Elizabeth and Erin connect this to other natural disasters happening across the country and around the world. Our hosts dissect how where one grows up affects their perception of and preparedness for major storms.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert 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, our hosts discuss the recent school shooting in Nashville that occurred Monday morning. Elizabeth and Erin talk about how frequently mass shootings have taken place in recent years, as well the discussions surrounding gun control and legislation. Our hosts provide a unique perspective on the topic as they are both current students.

In this week's episode of MCV Weekly, we take a look at the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference heading into Hoops in the Heartland. We then discuss what Illinois State women's basketball must do to repeat its MVC Tournament championship from a year ago.

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at Illinois State women's basketball heading into the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. We then recap an up-and-down weekend across ISU sports and what to expect going forward.

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert 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, our hosts discuss the drama between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner. After breaking down the drama, Erin and Elizabeth conclude that most of the drama has been perpetuated by fans despite Gomez, Bieber and Jenner saying there is none. Our hosts use the drama as an example of how the media only ever gives attention to drama between women when there is a man at the center of it.

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss what Illinois State men's basketball must do in order to make it to the weekend at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. We then each give our top two picks to win Arch Madness and provided our dark horse pick to make a run.