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Cook County city becomes first in the nation to provide housing reparations for Black residents

By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi and Courtney Alexander
April 7, 2021
A Homeless military veteran, who did not wish to give his name, sits outside of the Carbondale Warming Center Feb. 25, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “Most people here have got some kind of story,” he said. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography

Carbondale city officials discuss plans to assist homeless members of the community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. speaks about Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. speaks about Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2021
A memorial garden sits outside of the Warming Center March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Carmalit Cahill said the garden is being built by the guests of the Center to remember the guests they have lost during their time there. “Our goal is solely them. What can we do? You’re in a bad place in your life, you’re in a bad spot [...] so how can we help you get out of this permanent spot,” Cahill said.

Local organizations provide services for the homeless community

By Courtney Alexander, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2021
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

New capital bill to provide upgrades to SIU

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2019
Nancy Stone | Chicago Tribune

Opinion: Another disappointing lack of transparency in Illinois government

By The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill. Editorial Board
May 21, 2018
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SIU unaware of federal grant and contract freezes, research official says

By Luke Nozicka
January 26, 2017
Undergraduate Student Government President Jared Stern swears in a new senator Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, during a meeting in the Student Health Center Auditorium. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

USG votes not to impeach President Jared Stern

By Shannon Allen
November 16, 2016
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Letter to the Editor: GPSC addresses concerns around presidential election

By Graduate and Professional Student Council
November 11, 2016
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Letter to the Editor: USG condemns hatred toward any member of SIU community

November 10, 2016
A spirited Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, joins Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland, during a campaign rally at the Parkway Ballroom on Chicago's South Side in March. (Chicago Tribune)

President Hillary Clinton’s America: Tax hikes for the rich, bigger government, cheaper college

By Anita Kumar and David Goldstein | McClatchy Washington Bureau
October 16, 2016
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

Do you want to leave Illinois? You’re not alone

By Casey Bischel | Belleville News-Democrat
October 11, 2016
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