Homecoming 2021 recap: Your best photos, tweets, posts

A mascot with its hands in the air.

If there’s one annual event our Redbirds get pumped for, it’s Homecoming. Illinois State University celebrated its 100 Years of Homecoming with its staple events, from Reggie Day at the Zoo, Homecoming Kickoff, Redbird Rumble, Hoopfest, Hybrid Town and Gown 5K run and walk to the football game against North Dakota State and the ribbon cutting to the Multicultural Center, our Birds came together to show what Redbird Pride is about.

Bone Scholar Profiles: Kaytlin Halperin, Gamma Phi Circus

student posing in studio

Students from different departments within CAST (and one student involved in Gamma Phi Circus) were selected as Robert G. Bone Scholars for the 2020-2021 academic year. The recognition is the highest campus honor given to undergraduate students. This year’s recipients answered questions about their work, inspiration, and the honor of being named a Bone Scholar.

Our newest Redbirds: Identical twins ready for Gamma Phi Circus

The Baker twins performing with Chicago's CircEsteem.

Identical twins Julia and Sophie Baker have been surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Chicago for their entire lives. After having an hourlong commute to their high school, the twins are ready to enjoy the convenience of Illinois State’s campus.