News, Nov. 12, 1996

SIUE shows off its stuff at Preview
Lights. Camera. Action. On Monday, SIUE showcased an area it knows best, SIUE. An estimated 1,500 parents and potential students took part in Preview SIUE, the university's annual open house.

SIU President's wife launches second annual "Book in Every Home" campaign
For the second year in a row, Beverly Sanders is asking SIU to help put a book in the hands of children who otherwise may not have one. The university president's wife said last year's drive was so successful that people asked her if she was going to do it again. "I had a wonderful team of people helping me," Sanders said.

Lifestyle/Entertainment, Nov. 12, 1996

Hollywood should be held for ransom
A thumbs-down review of the new movie "Ransom," staring Mel Gibson and Renee Russo.

'Ransom is classic Hollywood, but it is Hollywood good'
A thumbs-up review of the new movie "Ransom," staring Mel Gibson and Renee Russo.

Raising an uncompromising standard
Webster's New World Dictionary gives numerous definitions for the word standard. The one that seemed to fit best for these four anointed brothers seemed to be the one that defined standard as a level of excellence, or attainment.

Sports, Nov. 12, 1996

Cougars win two five-set thrillers
Excitement ran through the halls of the Vadalabene Center, not once but twice, last weekend as the SIUE volleyball team was pushed to five games in both of their Great Lakes Valley Conference wins.

Penalty kick douses Cougars hopes in GLVC tournament
The SIUE men's soccer team ended their season on a sour note, losing their first round game in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament