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Onyx Connect Media connected with a few guests from Black Student Unions Black Heritage “Sinners” Ball to see how they worked the theme!
02/18/2026
Today we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. We had the privilege of marching with him and hearing him speak hope over our campus during the search for . His call for justice and transparency helped lift our community at a time of deep pain. We’re grateful that Onyx Connect was able to stand with him, walk beside him, and capture a moment that became history. Our deepest condolences to his family and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
During a pre-valentines day celebration this past Friday night, near Illinois State University, shots were fired leaving one person injured.
During a student led party near Illinois State University shots were fired, leaving one person injured.
founded Onyx Connect Media on February 6, 2018, she has built a platform for black students to amplify black students! Her journalism success has not halted at ISU but persevered all the way from Illinois to Missouri to Texas!
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Community members gathered Saturday in Bloomington for a protest organized by local activist group Punks Against Tyranny. The demonstration focused on concerns surrounding immigration enforcement and ICE activity.
Earlier this week, a female ISU student passed away amid a seizure in the Bone Student Center.
Students who witnessed the incident and shared their experiences asked to remain anonymous. Their identities were protected out of respect for their safety and privacy.
Once her identity is revealed, ISU students hope to say her name in remembrance of her life. We will update this report as new details are attained.
Onyx Connect Media highlighted some of Illinois State University’s Registered Student Organizations on the second day of Winterfest 2026!
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Onyx Connect Media highlighted some of Illinois State University’s Registered Student Organizations at the first day of Winterfest 2026! Stay tuned for Day 2!
01/20/2026
A student led “ICE Out of Blono” protest moved through the quad this afternoon. MarcYDSA @ ISU 🍉ed from Hale and Main toward the Center for Visual Arts, holding signs and chanting “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.”
Scenes from the demonstration.
01/19/2026
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