Letter to the Editor: In support of the SIU police academy
By Emily Buice, Undergraduate Student Government president
April 19, 2018
I am writing to you today to voice my support for the proposed SIU police academy.
Read more »Editorial: The Daily Egyptian is not a public relations firm for SIU – it never will be
By Athena Chryanthou, Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
The job of a journalist isn’t to be liked. Negativity from readers is something that comes with the trade, and something we expect.
Read more »Column: An account of last week’s occupation
By Sam Beard, SIU Student Trustee
April 12, 2018
As I am sure most of you heard, a group of students occupied the chancellor’s office after he refused to issue a statement that there would be no police academy at SIU.
Read more »Opinion: How USG presidential candidates addressed issues of USG recruitment, communication, and senator accountability at sociology club presidential debate
By Johnathan Flowers, PH.D Candidate, Department of Philosophy, GPSC president
April 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Candidate Newlin Candidate Newlin once again referenced the responsibility of the USG Executive to fill senate seats that are unfilled through selecting senators. However, this is a half-truth at best; a misinterpretation of the constitution at worst. The USG Executive does not “select” senators to fill...
Opinion: How presidential USG candidates responded to questions regarding academic reorganization at sociology club presidential debate
By Johnathan Flowers, Ph.D Candidate, Department of Philosophy, GPSC president
April 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The Sociology Club’s question regarding academic reorganization cut straight to the core of the issues surrounding undergraduate engagement with the reorganization: “how can USG serve as an interpreter or intermediary for those students who find those proposals hard to understand?”
Read more »Opinion: All but one of the USG presidential candidates failed to answer questions on diversity at sociology club presidential debate
By Johnathan Flowers, Ph.D Candidate, Department of Philosophy, GPSC President
April 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The Sociology Club’s question on diversity was rooted in the mission statement of the university. Specifically, the Sociology Club asked if the methodology that the university was using aligned with the mission statement of SIU and with the mission of USG. Further, the Sociology Club wished to know what each candidate planned to do to achieve diversity.
Read more »Editorial: SIU is on life support, what happens if the board pulls the plug?
By The Daily Egyptian Editorial Board
April 11, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
SIU Carbondale in its glory days had peak enrollment of more than 24,000 students and was considered the proud flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System.
Read more »Letter to the Editor: USG candidates fail to demonstrate qualifications to lead at Thursday’s debate
April 10, 2018
Filed under Opinion
I am disappointed to note the lack of attendance at this year’s Undergraduate Student Government Presidential Debate. Specifically, this year, more than any other, the stakes of the Undergraduate Student Government Presidential election are real.
Read more »Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the SIU Board of Trustees, yes to the chancellor’s plan, no to reallocating Carbondale’s budget
April 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As members of the SIU Alumni Association Board, we have the envious task of being both goodwill ambassadors and cheerleaders for a University that enriched our lives. SIU is abundant with traditions and past accomplishments.
Read more »Opinion: Doing something
April 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Whatever your opinions of Chancellor Carlo Montemagno’s proposal, the fact remains it is not about improving enrollment any time in the next seven years. It is also not about saving money.
Read more »Column: A researched response to the comments section for no cop academy
By Sam Beard, Student Trustee
April 4, 2018
There will be no cop academy at SIU.
Read more »Column: Against the chancellor’s proposed police academy
March 29, 2018
Last week a group of students (myself included) produced and released a short video articulating a variety of reasons why the campus community should come together in bold opposition to the chancellor’s proposed police academy.
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