Historical studies doctoral program mounting ‘full-throated defense’ against potential closure
By Kitt Fresa
September 13, 2017
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When the history department found out about the administration’s plan to cut the historical studies doctoral program, many department members set out to change the university’s mind.
Read more »Florida-native SIU student deals with Irma from 14 hours away
September 11, 2017
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John Lawless, a junior studying physiology from Lake Mary, Florida, waited all of last week to see if Hurricane Irma would aim its fury at any of his family members or beloved childhood stomping grounds when it touched down over the weekend.
Read more »Former SIU student’s home destroyed by Hurricane Irma
September 8, 2017
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Eric Boyer watched from afar as his home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma.
Read more »University administration is not being supportive, DACA students say
September 7, 2017
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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that he would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, many DACA students on campus said they don’t feel adequately supported by university administration.
Read more »Fall enrollment down 8.96 percent, university officials say
September 5, 2017
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Fall enrollment at SIUC in 2017 is down by 8.96 percent from 2016, according to data released by university officials Tuesday. The university’s 10-day enrollment figures indicate that fewer than 15,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing the downward tr...
Trump ends DACA: ‘I can’t hide,’ SIU undocumented students say
September 5, 2017
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Oneida Vargas was one year old when she was carried by her mother across the Mexican border with her four-month-old brother in search of a better life in Chicago.
Read more »‘Spectacular data’ collected from the eclipse, SIU Citizen CATE researcher says
By Cory Ray
September 2, 2017
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Physics masters student Christopher Mandrell said he didn't get to see the moment when the moon first blocked the sun and a total solar eclipse began because he was too busy shielding a telescope with from the sun his back.
Read more »Montemagno settles into new role as chancellor
By Cory Ray
August 30, 2017
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Two weeks into his tenure as chancellor, Carlo Montemagno said this is the best job of his life.
Read more »SIU professor assists Harvey rescue efforts
August 28, 2017
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SIU professor Erin Perry and her canine partner Zorro have been engaged in rescue efforts in Houston since Thursday in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, which has resulted in catastrophic flooding throughout the city and at least eight deaths, according to Texas officials. “It’s really overwhelmi...
Community reacts to state immigration bill: ‘[It] will make us feel more protected’
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August 27, 2017
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Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign a bill into law Monday that prevents local law enforcement officials from detaining undocumented immigrants solely because of their immigration status, his office announced last week.
Read more »‘This is a part of our life’: Two rival high school football teams celebrate 100th game
August 26, 2017
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Two area high school football teams continued a decades-long rivalry Friday night as the Carbondale Terriers and the Murphysboro Red Devils matched up for their 100th game since the feud began in 1921.
Read more »City to see increased police presence during Solar Bear weekend
August 25, 2017
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Campus and city officials are joining forces to prepare for Solar Bear, the annual mass student party event that marks the first weekend of the fall semester.
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