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Aces fall to Illinois State in weekend opener

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UE faces Bradley on Saturday

NORMAL, Ill. – Giulia Cardona posted a team-best 8 kills while tying to the Ainoah Cruz’ high of 14 digs in Friday evening’s match at Illinois State that saw the University of Evansville volleyball team fall by a 3-0 final inside Redbird Arena.

Just behind Cardona was Melanie Feliciano with 7 kills.  Lexi Owen recorded a team-high 16 assists and contributed 8 digs.  Aida Shadewald led all players with 10 kills for ISU.

Game 1 – ISU 25, UE 23

Early in the opening frame, it was the serving that had UE on top.  An ace from Melanie Feliciano saw the Purple Aces take a 5-3 lead before consecutive aces by Giulia Cardona put Evansville on top by a 9-7 tally.  Cardona would later add a kill that gave UE a 13-12 edge.

Illinois State took its first multi-point advantage at 17-15 before the Aces rallied to tie it up at 21-21 on a Feliciano kill.  The Redbirds countered with three in a row to have set point but UE bounced back with a pair to get within one before ISU scored the clinching point.

Game 2 – ISU 25, UE 17

Ainoah Cruz picked up an ace that saw UE tie the second set at 3-3 but Illinois State changed the course of the evening with a 7-2 run to go up by a 10-5 tally.  Evansville trailed by a manageable 17-12 tally before ISU scored four in a row and would take a 2-0 lead with a 25-17 decision.

Game 3 – ISU 25, UE 12

With the set tied at 3-3, Illinois State reeled off four in a row to take the lead for good.  Up by a 12-7 margin, the Redbirds posted five in a row and would pull away for a 25-12 win to clinch the match.

On Saturday, the Aces will be in Peoria, Ill. to face Bradley at 5 p.m.

BRAUN, HIRONO’S KOREAN AMERICAN VALOR ACT HEADS TO PRESIDENT’S DESK TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW

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This bipartisan bill allows South Korean immigrants who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea alongside American troops during the Vietnam War to access health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, paid for by the Korean government

WASHINGTON – The bipartisan Korean American VALOR Act introduced by Senator Mike Braun and Senator Mazie Hirono passed the Senate and is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This legislation will allow the approximately 3,000 Korean American Vietnam War veterans that have since become naturalized American citizens to enroll in VA healthcare paid for by the South Korean government.

The House companion was led by Representative Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The bill passed the House of Representatives in May.

“This legislation guarantees that the men and women who bravely fought alongside U.S. troops and have become American citizens will have access to the care and benefits they deserve, paid for by the South Korean government.” – Senator Mike Braun

“Thanks to the Korean American VALOR Act, approximately 3,000 Korean American veterans in Hawaii and across the country will be able to access medical services through the VA. I am glad our bill has passed the Senate and will soon be signed into law, to help ensure our veterans have access to the quality VA healthcare they need and deserve.” – Senator Mazie Hirono

“I am thrilled by the overwhelming bipartisan support across both chambers for Korean American Vietnam veterans who fought alongside American forces to get the VA healthcare that they deserve. This measure is long overdue, and I urge President Biden to sign my bill into law as soon as possible.” – Representative Mark Takano

BACKGROUND

  • Korea will reimburse the U.S. for healthcare services VA furnishes to Korean American veterans. In exchange, the U.S. will reimburse Korea for the healthcare it provides to veterans of the U.S. armed forces residing in Korea.
  • The U.S. has established reciprocal agreements with the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. Veterans from these nations do not need to be U.S. citizens to be eligible for care, and VA has the authority to treat veterans of any combat era.

View bill text here.

LAINEY WILSON FORD CENTER NOV 2, 2024!

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Final County’s Cool Again – Press Release

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Two Halloween-Related Events Planned for the Community at Ivy Tech

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Evansville, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has planned its annual Halloween party and Trick or Treating events. The two events will be free and open to the public.

Oct. 27: “Hollyween” – a Student Life sponsored free family-friendly event, will be from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Koch Student Center. Enter through the Colonial Avenue, Entrance C side of the building. Families can come dressed as their favorite Hollywood character with a spooky twist and enjoy a bouncy house, games, Escape Room, and candy.

Oct. 30: Community Trick or Treat, 3-5 p.m., throughout the Evansville Main Campus, first floor. Children can enjoy trick or treating to a variety of offices who will have sweet treats and prizes available! Families may enter through Entrance B on the front of the building. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging.

Rick Stein radio show premieres October 31

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The “Rick Stein on USI Women’s Basketball” radio show premieres with a preseason broadcast on Tuesday, October 31, live from The Hilltop Inn off Harmony Way on Evansville’s westside.
 
The show will air live on WREF 97.7 FM/ESPN Radio The Ref and at listentotheref.com between 7-8 p.m. The show will feature USI Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Stein as well as USI Men’s Basketball play-by-play commentator Brad Klein.
 
Stein will comment about the Screaming Eagles’ 2023-24 season; scheduled opponents and the Ohio Valley Conference; insight into the women’s basketball program and women’s college basketball; and live interviews with players from the team.
 
2023-24 show dates are November 15, December 20, January 9, January 17, February 28, and March 12. The schedule is subject to change.
 
Come be a part of the live in-person audience at The Hilltop Inn!

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JUST IN: MAYORAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT JUST FILED

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JUST IN: MAYORAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT JUST FILED

 

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BRAUN, 8 REPUBLICANS DEMAND ANY ISRAEL AID PACKAGE BE STRIPPED OF UKRAINE FUNDING

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mike Braun and 8 colleagues sent a letter to Senate Leadership requesting any federal assistance to Israel not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding. It has been reported that President Biden plans to pair tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine with any new request for federal assistance for Israel.

Senator Braun was joined in support of the letter by Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Rick Scott (R-FL), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), J.D. Vance (R-OH), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Josh Hawley (R-MO).

In the letter, the senators highlighted that these are two separate and unrelated conflicts that cannot be considered as a ‘package deal.’ Any attempt to give additional money to Ukraine risks complicating the process and prolonging the time it will take to get aid to our ally Israel.

Excerpts from the letter below:

“We write today in the wake of over 1,400 Israeli civilians and at least 30 American citizens having been killed over the last week after brutal Hamas terrorists invaded Israel,” the Senators wrote.

“In response to these developments, it is critical we give prompt consideration to any request for financial aid or other material support requested by Israel. Based on the breadth of responses from members of Congress, there is a shared urgency to consider such a request,” the letter continues.

“That being said, we know there will no doubt be efforts to attach any funding to Israel to more aid to Ukraine, in excess of the already $113 billion Congress has provided to Ukraine,” the Senators continued. “These are two separate and unrelated conflicts and it would be wrong to leverage support of aid to Israel in attempt to get additional aid for Ukraine across the finish line.”

“Furthermore, it would be irresponsible and we should not risk a government shutdown by bundling these priorities together and thus complicating the process and lessening the likelihood of a funding package,” the Senators wrote.

“We urge you to keep separate attempts to provide military aid to Israel from additional funds to Ukraine or other matters,” the letter concludes.

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