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Onyx Connect Media We are the premier news outlet covering underrepresented voices at Illinois State University.

02/22/2026

Onyx Connect Media connected with a few guests from Black Student Unions Black Heritage “Sinners” Ball to see how they worked the theme!

Today we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson. We had the privilege of marching with him and hearing him ...
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.

02/16/2026

During a pre-valentines day celebration this past Friday night, near Illinois State University, shots were fired leaving one person injured.

02/16/2026

During a student led party near Illinois State University shots were fired, leaving one person injured.

02/10/2026

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!

Please join us in celebrating Onyx Week!

02/03/2026

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.

01/30/2026

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.

01/28/2026

Onyx Connect Media highlighted some of Illinois State University’s Registered Student Organizations on the second day of Winterfest 2026!

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01/26/2026

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!










A student led “ICE Out of Blono” protest moved through the quad this afternoon. MarcYDSA @ ISU 🍉ed from Hale and Main to...
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.

Come to Winterfest this Tuesday!!! Come meet and join the Onyx Media Connect Family, as well as learning about the organ...
01/19/2026

Come to Winterfest this Tuesday!!! Come meet and join the Onyx Media Connect Family, as well as learning about the organization and opportunities it presents!

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