“Zombieland: Double Tap” is a hilarious, bloody, fun film
By Kyler Guebert, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
When it comes to long-awaited sequels, good ones are hard to find. For every “Incredibles 2” or “Halloween” (2018), there’s a “Zoolander 2” or “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” It’s incredibly difficult for filmmakers to capture the magic of the film before it, especially after so much time between installments, writes staff writer Kyler Guebert.
In the war room with Warfel: October is the best sports month
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Right now is the best time to be a sports fan, it is that time of the year where most of the professional leagues are playing all at the same time.
Riots, raves and romance, SIU alumni share their stories
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 16, 2019
You know you’re in Carbondale when you see Moses in the nude presenting the ten commandments on the roof of PK's someone portraying Lady Godiva riding a white horse down Illinois street or when you are held at gunpoint by the National Guard on your way to class.
Animal Report: SIU graduate students study parasites
By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Haitham Alnaqeb and Victoria Phillips, graduate students in biological sciences, are earning their masters degrees by studying parasites in mammals under the guidance of associate professor in biological sciences, Dr. Agustín Jiménez.
“Joker” showcases Joaquin Phoenix’s award-worthy work
By Kyler Guebert, Staff Writer
October 7, 2019
Batman is one of the most iconic characters of all time, and his villains are just as well known.
In the War Room with Warfel: Should college athletes be paid?
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
With California passing the Fair Pay to Play Act and lawmakers across the country proposing similar acts, the debate continues — should college athletes receive compensation?
In the War Room with Warfel: Unpredictability, underdogs and hypotheticals
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
"Everyone loves an underdog story, and if you’re too prideful to admit that, it’s okay; I will hand you a towel to wipe up your tears if the Patriots don’t win the Super Bowl this year," Sports Editor Adam Warfel writes.
Making the case for the Army National Guard
By Jenna Jamieson, Opinion Writer
September 29, 2019
"In fact, there’s even misconceptions about what it means to join the National Guard because some students believe it takes them much longer to finish their degree. That’s actually not usually the case. Assumptions and poor research may be causing students to lose out on great programs," writes opinion writer Jenna Jamieson.
In the War Room with Warfel: Put some respect on the MLB
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
"People across the nation say baseball is a dying sport, that the younger generation has no interest in watching a game," writes Sports Editor Adam Warfel.
Why soccer deserves your support
By Jenna Jamieson, Opinion writer
September 20, 2019
There have been some major changes to SIU Athletics recently, and I have had several reservations as a fan and community member, writes Jenna Jamieson.
Hiking 101: Pomona Natural Bridge
By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Out of all the hiking around here, I believe that Pomona Natural Bridge is one of the most unique to southern Illinois, writes staff reporter Elizabeth Biernacki.
In the War room with Warfel: FCS is college football too
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
When I turn to ESPN to look at college football headlines weekly, the so called “experts” only talk about the FBS side of college football, writes sports editor, Adam Warfel.
