Chancellor Belck says goodbye to SIUE
Chancellor Nancy Belck confirmed on Monday that she has accepted an appointment as Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Effective Sept. 1, the appointment was announced by UNO President L. Dennis Smith.
SIU board approves sale of bonds for residence hall
SIU members of the Board Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 9 and approved the sale of $31 million in bonds for the construction of Residence Hall II and renovations at Tower Lake Apartments and the University Center Food Service Cafeteria.
Summer campaigns against excessive sun exposure
The American Cancer Society, the Skin Cancer Foundation, and other similar organizations are campaigning for awareness of the threat of skin cancer.
Shooting suspect released on bail
The U.S Postal Service Board of Governors finalized the postal rate increase last week, which will take effect May, 1998.
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Seperate recognition for minority?
I am writing this letter today, not to incite anymore futile attempts at lip service on race relations, but to maybe enlighten some people on why people of color and gay and lesbian groups have certain days or months specifically set aside to recognize their efforts and contributions to our society.
The artist formerly known as Prince headlines at the Kiel Center
On June 27, a fellow Tower Lake resident and I made the trek to the Gateway City, with purple poster boards in tow, in order to enter a contest which would allow us to stake claim to a pair of the ever so elusive tickets to the much-publicized Emancipation Tour (Jam of the Year) courtesy of 97.1 FM.
Toking the Air Waves
Fans of "High Times" magazine can rejoice, (especially if they're too stoned to read) because the pot-rejoicing periodical is going on the air.
Health Watch Corner
The recent surge in temperatures has brought the steamy summer weather back to our area. While many people enjoy the recreational activities the warmer weather brings, those who must work or live in the heat without the comfort of air conditioning are prone to serious heat-related illnesses.
Drink doth not the man make
There's just something about the taste of beer that makes me think of..
US youth Soccer begins second session
Walking in the University Center during lunch time these past weeks might have had you saying, "Freshman are looking younger every year."<
Air Ball
A sports commentary by Todd Spann, Sports Editor.
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