Two students were found deceased in their residence hall rooms at Illinois State U. on Thursday night and Friday morning.
According to a press release from President Al Bowman, the two incidents were unrelated.

Allison Zak, sophomore in Languages, Literatures and Cultures, from Schaumburg, was found at about 9:30 p.m., and John “Cody” Stephens, freshman in Computer Science, from Wilmette, was found shortly after midnight.

ISU Police and the McLean County Coroner’s office are investigating both cases. University counselors were present at the scene throughout the night.

Bowman said neither incident involved “foul play or criminal activity of any kind.” He applauded students for their appropriate response to the events.

“Sometimes, the best we can do is to share our grief and offer comfort to each other,” he said. “…My review of our social media pages indicates that students supported each other, shared their thoughts and quickly informed family members of the incidents.”