Letter to the Editor: Graduate Assistants United statement on SIU’s COVID-19 response
By Graduate Assistants United Executive Committee, and Covid-Response Task Force
July 14, 2020
A quality education doesn’t happen when people live in fear and feel unheard and coerced into working in-person when their jobs can be done remotely. Some people have a preference to be in-person in the fall, and we can still honor their preference. But under the administration’s proposed plan, the difference between those who prefer in-person not getting their preference, and those who prefer online not getting their preference, is monumental.
Opinion: When movie theaters reopen, what happens?
By Kyler Guebert, Staff Writer
May 8, 2020
Staff writer Kyler Guebert analyzes the state of movies, theaters and moviegoing amid COVID-19.
Opinion: Final semester: Why I’m leaving SIU without a diploma
By Erin Denae Douglas, Design Chief
May 7, 2020
"I was a college dropout from the beginning, with an ending no one could see coming," writes Design Chief Erin Denae Douglas.
Opinion-Empty Pews: A Christian response to closing churches during the pandemic
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
The nation is facing what has been called one of the most unique situations in history and Christians are facing unique spiritual tribulations as a result of the pandemic.
Volunteer from home by fostering for local animal shelters
By Alex Williams, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2020
Animal shelters are making tough choices about euthanizing highly adoptable dogs and cats due to the lack of volunteers and more family pets being surrendered because of financial issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine blues: tips for dealing with depression while in self isolation
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2020
Quarantine has led a lot of students to fall into depressive episodes now that their schedules have been affected, here are some tips to start feeling better while in isolation.
From the Editor: Print is stopping, but our journalism will continue
By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2020
"I expected the DE would cease printing in the near future," Editor in Chief Rana Schenke writes. "I did not expect it would stop this semester or for this reason."
Ten tips for online learning
By Danny Connolly, Guest Writer
March 23, 2020
Classes have started up again at SIU, except all students are on laptops and tablets instead of in classrooms.
Opinion: COVID-19 should cause us all to question our values
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 23, 2020
In a culture that normally screams “Me first!” COVID-19 should leave us all questioning our values and seeking to promote communitarianism.
“Little Fires Everywhere” and the power of adaptation
By Kyler Guebert, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2020
From race to motherhood to the consequences of well-intentioned actions, “Little Fires Everywhere” had me hooked from the very beginning and never once let up. To say my love for the novel influenced how I watched the first three episodes of Hulu’s adaptation of the novel would be both slightly disappointing and accurate.
Opinion: ‘I don’t care if I have to get my diploma at 30:’ A senior’s thoughts on commencement cancellation
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
"Leaving for spring break I had heard rumors the coronavirus could get out of hand and worst-case SIU would extend spring break," staff reporter Jacob Lorenz writes. "Within the span of a week everyone went from “see you after the break” to “see you never?”"
Opinion: Smiling through uncertain tears: The struggles of wedding planning in the midst of COVID-19
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020
"As the CDC’s urge for social distancing and limiting large gatherings becomes stronger and more serious, us brides are wondering whether we should cancel, postpone or forge ahead with our weddings," staff reporter Bethany Rentfro writes.