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Riders put the pedal down on Shawnee trails
Wheeling across southern Illinois, mountain bikers can be found riding through creeks and hillsides in the Shawnee National Forest.
With more than 10 designated mountain bike trails in the forest, bikers have numerous locations to ride. The trails, maintained by the Shawnee Mountain Biking Association, give riders an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors while limiting the sport’s foot print on the preserved land.
Evan McCrea, a senior from…
Future of faculty health insurance remains uncertain
Published on 29 Jun, 2011 at 19:05 in News | | No Comments
Rep. Mike Bost said the state legislature’s incentive to adopt new health insurance contracts will most likely be dismissed.
Bost, R-Murphysboro, said the Illinois circuit court implemented a temporary 90-day health coverage to state employees June 14. The employees were notified of the new state-adopted health insurance contracts and were obligated to choose a new plan before July 1, Bost said.
“This is a recurring trend in Illinois,” he said. “(In…
Summer enrollment increases, fall continues to be undetermined
After a five-year decline in summer enrollment, Provost John Nicklow says enrollment is up 100 students compared to summer 2010.
Enrollment stands at 8,704, he said, but off-campus enrollment dropped by 35 students.
“This (summer enrollment) increase, at least on the front end, is due to the efforts of undergraduate admissions, other parts of enrollment management and the colleges,” he said. “There was really a team effort (to bring in) new…
Animate Objects groove their way to the dirty Dale
Right out of the windy city, Chicago natives Animate Objects will play their smooth, soul-filled hip-hop and jazz beats at Thursday’s sunset concert.
The members of Animate Objects conjure up a head-bobbing groove that’s hard to ignore. The group flawlessly combines two relatively different styles of music to create a powerhouse of sound. The songs are layered and deep the hip-hop beats are weaved with jazz, soul and rhythmic vocals.
The…
Jermaine Dearman continues to score points, now plays in Turkey
Former SIU basketball player Jermaine Dearman was given the nickname “Big Game Jermaine” for his…
Independence Day a time for family, fireworks and pride
Laura McBride says she loves Independence Day because she’s proud to be an American.
“It’s my family’s favorite holiday, and I don’t feel like a lot of people in Carbondale appreciate the Fourth of July, so we just have our own party,” McBride, a Carbondale native, said.
The annual Carbondale fireworks show will take place Sunday in celebration of Independence Day. The free, non-alcoholic event is at 9:15 p.m. The Carbondale…
Local flight school changes hands, offers new programs
Published on 29 Jun, 2011 at 16:51 in News | | No Comments
A balance of music and fun
[caption id=”attachment_43964″ align=”aligncenter” width=”236″ caption=”Camron Eagelston, 12, from DeSoto, walks a tight rope with the help of his mom, Holly Eagelston, at the Sunset Concert at Turley Park Thursday. Jason Ross, 27, sets a tight rope up at each concert to show people the sport and to teach both kids and adults the art of balance and concentration. Ross has been involved in walking the tight rope…
Business camp encourages entrepreneurship, gives back to the community
Published on 28 Jun, 2011 at 20:29 in News | | No Comments
Tom Heller says he has ideas but doesn’t quite know how to get them off the ground.
Heller, a senior from Springfield studying mechanical engineering, said he applied to the Operation Bootstrap entrepreneurship program searching for experience in starting his own business — the type not found in the classroom.
“I’ve always had a lot of concepts and ideas,” Heller said. “This program would give me the confidence and real-life skills…
Cheng hires outside marketing, university image to recieve ultimate makeover
Prior to his transfer to SIUC, Jawon Smith said he only knew of its reputation as a party school.
Smith, a junior from Virginia Beach, Va., studying criminal justice, said the university’s website and his own research were the only references he had when he sought information about the school. His decision to transfer, he said, wasn’t based on the reputation but more on what SIUC had to offer.
Chancellor Rita…
Princess Di back from the grave?
Ever wonder what Princess Diana would look like today if she were still alive? Newseek’s Editor-In-Chief Tina Brown shows you on the cover story of this week’s magazine.
Princess Diana would have celebrated her 50th birthday Friday. Brown took it upon herself to let the public know what the late princess would be doing and, even more shocking, what she would look like.
The disconcerting cover photo depicts an imaginary present-day…
Banter, 6/29/2011
Published on 28 Jun, 2011 at 18:24 in Sports | | No Comments
In a regular season game March 8, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a vicious hit on Montreal Canadiens’ forward Max Pacioretty and sent him to the hospital with a concussion and a cracked vertebra. In the coming weeks, Chara will head to Montreal to be questioned by police about a possible criminal prosecution. Do you think police should get involved with incidents that happen during sporting events?
Cory: First off,…
Family unites to appreciate nature
Published on 28 Jun, 2011 at 17:59 in Sports | | No Comments
Tucked away in the southernmost part of Illinois is the Shawnee National Forest, and within the 800,000-plus acres of forest lies the Little Grand Canyon.
Approximately 12 miles southwest of Murphysboro, the 3.6-mile trail at the Little Grand Canyon winds through an ecosystem of diverse plant and animal species for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to peruse, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website. It has welcomed visitors since it…
Sexual assault suspect apprehended in Philadelphia
The man suspected of sexually assaulting a student on-campus was arrested in Philadelphia and will be transported back to Illinois by a state deputy.
Kenneth Sneed, investigations lieutenant of the Public Safety Department, said Jamal Patrick Jones, a 20-year-old Rend Lake College student, was en route to his hometown of Philadelphia, when police discovered the suspect’s identity and whereabouts.
“We just missed him,” Sneed said.
Jones was arrested June 17 in connection…
Artists politely celebrate Holly’s 75th
There’s a difference between respect and reverence. For the most part, the artists on “Rave On Buddy Holly” show the latter.
This new tribute to commemorate what would have been Holly’s 75th birthday is an enjoyable 50 minutes of music, but not anything to raise eyebrows. The diverse cast of contributors, who range from Patti Smith to Kid Rock, mostly offer agreeable, but not too ambitious, versions of 19 Holly…
Banter, 6/28/2011
Published on 26 Jun, 2011 at 20:18 in Sports | | No Comments
After feeling the pressure from MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt filed for bankruptcy in a final attempt to hold on to his team. Despite the current ownership situation, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said it will not be a distraction for his team. What sort of effect do you think this will have on a team that is already 9 ½ games back in the…
College of Business students get hands on iPad 2
Published on 22 Jun, 2011 at 22:10 in News | | No Comments
Students forced to drop political science course
Published on 22 Jun, 2011 at 21:40 in News | | No Comments
[caption id="attachment_43515" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Nick Bates is one of 34 students enrolled in the Politics and the Media, a course that was supposed to occur in summer semester. The class is required for political science majors, yet was canceled at the last minute by the university. Ê"Normally when you think of classes being cancelled, you think it's due to low enrollment, not when a class is completely full," Bates...
