Graduation held in Vadalabene Center
Spring commencement exercises produced 999 students elgible for graduation at SIUE on Saturday, May 10.
Graduates face student loan repayments
Graduation day is a day most college students look forward to for four or more years, but with the joys of graduation come the pains of repaying student loans.
SIUE receives $1.5 million in federal funds for a pilot ethanol plant to be built in University Park
A new ethanol research plant at SIUE may be able to put a stop to the rising costs of gasoline.
Gerontology class is entertained and educated by panel of senior citizens during summer short-session
Students taking the Psychology of Aging Workshop participated in an open discussion with a panel of senior citizens.
Board of Trustees to review increases in student fees
A proposed increase in six areas of SIUE student fees will be presented to the board of Trustees for approval at the June 12 meeting in Carbondale.
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Student cries for sports equality
The wrestling page needs updated. Since the beginning of the season, it has not been corrected.Why? What has the team done wrong? I am a senior at this school and I am shocked by the lack of coverage the wrestling team has received.
Graduation: Motivation to do the right thing
On Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, I attended two ceremonies which motivated me.
As far as record sales go, 'They Might' not be 'Conquering Giants' but the duo has carved their niche in the world of modern music
Are band names ever descriptive of the bands themselves? The Rolling Stones don't roll (except in wheelchairs), the Beatles weren't a bunch of insects, and They Might Be Giants...well...they just might be. They are in the eyes of their minions, anyway, even though their minions aren't millions.
Summer blockbusters...Hmmm, something seems familiar here
Nothing like a nice air-conditioned movie theater on a steamy, sweaty summer day. Summer films bring in the bulk of the movie revenue for the year, so it goes without saying that studios bring out their big guns to capture the big audience.
The summer sun sings while the school bell rings: Back to the grindstone at SIUE
Ring the bell, school's back in session. My illustrious Memorial Day weekend ended much too soon, and my inagural summer session began hare at 'Good Ol' SIUE.
A commentary by Corey Stulce, Lifestyle Editor
The summer is here! Hurrah! Oh, wait a minute. I'm back at school, and the high school girls aren't even out for me to ogle at.
Cougar basketball reloads by signing a wealth of talent for next season
Over the past month the women's and men's basketball programs have been busy signing recruits that hopefully will take the team to a higher level.
Cougars alive in College World Series
Throughout the month of May, while students were out of school, the Cougar baseball team was out fighting for a spot in the NCAA Division II College Baseball World Series in Motgomery, Alabama.
SIUE to host high school basketball tounament
A 24-team high school basketball pool is scheduled for the June 15-16th weekend.
Air Ball
A sports commentary by Todd Spann, Sports Editor.
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