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Out of roughly 20,000 students at Illinois State University, 13.4% are of Hispanic or Latino heritage, according to Data USA. This can lead students, including junior accounting major Omar Gomez, to feel isolated and without a community on campus.

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As the semester rolls into October, here are five things to do this weekend in Bloomington-Normal

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Raising Cane’s, at 311 Veterans Parkway in Normal, is collaborating with the Indy-Pendence Service Dog Organization, a registered student organization at Illinois State University. The fundraiser will run from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Illinois State University enrolled 21,577 students this fall, a modest 2.04% decline from last year’s enrollment.  
ISU still sees strong interest from Illinois residents, as well as growth in transfer students and participation in the Honors Program. 

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Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State University will host free family swim and climb events. The events will take place on the following Saturdays: Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Feb. 20, March 20 and April 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Available dates also include select Sundays: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 8, Feb. 7 and April 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Student Fitness Center.   

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As classes ramp up and schedules fill, here are five fun things to do this weekend in the Bloomington-Normal area.

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Students for Justice in Palestine held a protest at Milner Plaza against Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule’s State of the University Address. 
The protest lasted over an hour, with members of the group passing out flyers and holding protest signs. 

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Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule outlined the achievements of the university and the school’s future goals Thursday at the annual State of the University Address, titled “Our Moment. Our Opportunity.”

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Happy Father’s Day from The Vidette! Celebrating fathers and all they do today. Wishing you a day of appreciation and gratitude.

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Happy Memorial Day from The Vidette. Honoring and remembering those who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice today.

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