Opinion: 8 things more likely to happen than SIU closing campus for weather
January 30, 2019
Illinois universities, schools and government departments have closed today due to the sub-zero temperatures – yet, here we are. I started thinking on a few things that are more likely to happen than Southern shutting down the campus due to weather:
1. Receive adequate funding from the State of Illinois

2. Fill Saluki Stadium for a football game

Football fans fill the stands during the Salukis’ 50-17 win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Saluki Stadium.
3. Have an administration where the majority aren’t interim

4. Give the newsroom new carpet and a fresh coat of paint (pretty sure there’s some asbestos there…)
5. Not getting a ticket from parking services

6. Make the NCAA Basketball Tournament under Barry Hinson

7. Tear down Southern Hills, the towers and build new housing

8. The Patriots not cheating in the Super Bowl

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrate during the post-game ceremony for Super Bowl LI after the New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium.
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Richard Neal Bey • Jan 31, 2019 at 6:00 am
I love keeping up with issues as a resident of Carbondale Illinois and it’s time for our small town invite more businesses into our small town and pray we update for the next generations to come!
Jamie Gonzalez • Jan 30, 2019 at 7:02 pm
May an out of the box crazy idea. Sales leaseback for Southern Hills. Put all the sharp minds that are training our future leaders of tomorrow and turn the downward spiral around. Stop accepting failure as the new norm. Just because enrollment continues to decline that does not mean previous enrollment was too high.