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Today marks our 5 year anniversary and we just want to thank you for continuing to support our mission ISU family. As we reflect on our work we are beyond proud. Stay tuned for event coverage, Connects, & features this week!❤️🖤💛🧡
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Happy Monday, Redbirds! In continuation of our Black History media spotlights, take a look at today's featured pioneer, Joseph Baker. More coming each week of February! #BlackHistoryMonth #
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EVENT RECAP🚨 The RedElite Dolls did their first big performance of the semester during halftime at the Redbird vs UIC basketball game. The team made history in 2022 by becoming the first Black majorette group to perform at ISU athletic events.
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SIX YEARS!!🎉 Today is our anniversary and we’re celebrating our journey at ISU. On February 6, 2018 our founders make it their mission to tell stories about communities of color on campus and there’s no way to describe the difference they made.❤️
ONYX FEATURE ALERT🚨 Check out this week’s RSO to know: The Red Eyes Club Basketball Team. The team plays Northwestern University at 10:30 on Saturday. Visit their page to learn about future games and how you can support.
Stay tuned for more Onyx features stories. #ISU24
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WINTERFEST RECAP PART 1🚨” Student organizations filled the Brown Ballroom during today’s portion of Winterfest. The two day event allows students to explore their options on how to get involved on campus with different groups.
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It’s up this weekend! Thanks for the opportunity @_TheOnyxConnect 🫡
In celebration of Homecoming week, we’re interviewing ISU alum about life after college. Check out our features with @Kjdoubletrey & @_Eazyyy so far and stay tuned for who’s next! HAPPY HOMECOMING REDBIRDS!📣
#isu20 #ISU21 #ISU22 #ISU23 #isuhomecoming
In celebration of Homecoming week, we’re interviewing ISU alum about life after college. Check out our features with @Kjdoubletrey & @_Eazyyy so far and stay tuned for who’s next! HAPPY HOMECOMING REDBIRDS!📣
#isu20 #ISU21 #ISU22 #ISU23 #isuhomecoming
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2 yrs ago, Jelani Day went missing, and 11 days later the Illinois State grad student was found in a river. Years after her son’s suspicious death, Jelani’s mother is STILL looking for answers! We MUST uncover the truth and find out what happened to Jelani! Rest In Power 🙏🏾
Congratulations to our 2023 class of Onyx graduates🎓each of these ladies have made unique contributions to our team! We are beyond grateful to have been part of their collegiate journeys and can’t wait to witness how they impact the world 🌎 #Onyxgraduates2023
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Xtreme Domination dance team hosted its Hot Heels class in the Prairie Room on Thursday night. Follow the organization @xddance_isu to learn about more events.
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Recap ❗️the first annual Sigma Cookout was held at Anderson Park on Friday, 04/07. The cookout was organized by the women of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority incorporated and the men of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity incorporated. Check out our IG for the full coverage @_theonyxconnectisu.
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Hey Redbirds check out the last Women in media feature of the month on Emmy Award winning journalist, Ilia Calderón. More info on our IG @_theonyxconnectisu
#WomenHistoryMonth #media #womeninmedia
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Hey Redbirds! Our team was featured in the Chicago Tribune over the weekend 📰 We want to thank you all for continuing to support our mission as this exposure wouldn’t be possible without your trust in us to tell your stories. Give it a read💛❤️🧡🖤
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Good afternoon redbirds! Take a look at today’s Women in Media Feature on Dorothy Butler Gilliam. For more information check out our IG: _theonyxconnectisu
#WomensHistoryMonth #journalist #womeninmedia
Hey Redbirds! Check out this week's Entrepreneur Connect featuring Isu senior Nicole Osinaike, founder of Nicole Luxury Hair ( IG: Nicoleluxaryhair). Go Support, and stay tuned for more entrepreneur connects to come! ❤️ #ISU2023 #onyxconnect #entrepreneur
If you missed theKatwalk_isu fashion show last week we got you! Here are some highlights of the event which brought out more than 100 students last Thursday at the Bone. Don’t miss the next event! #ISU2023 #fashion #onyxconnect
The men of Phi Rho Eta fraternity inc.
are celebrating International Women’s Day by passing out words of affirmation on campus. Members will be inside the Bone and on the quad until 5 p.m.
#happyinternationalwomensday #isuredbirds #isu25 #isu24
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