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The Southern Illinoisan prints reader letters under Voice of the Reader and The Vent. Letters must be signed, under 250 words, and include a visible hometown. Editorial standards apply to libel and personal attacks, with guidelines echoed on SoundOff each Saturday. Contact numbers and emails for tips, subscriptions, classifieds, and display ads are listed for Carbondale and Williamson County readers.
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SIUC faces major tuition hike to fund needs plan
SIUC Chancellor Walter Wendler proposes a 20 percent tuition rise this fall and 15 percent increases for the next three years, lifting undergraduate tuition from 3102 to 5661 for 2005 06 and topping 7000 with fees. The plan aims to raise 38.8 million, with half of new funds set for scholarships while urging administration cuts and program reviews to restore quality research and attract students.
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Puppy theft alert in Herrin Johnston City area
A reader warns pet owners of multiple incidents in the last two weeks where entire litters of puppies were taken without concern for age food or vaccinations. The letter suggests possible sales to research labs or dog fighting operations and urges community verification while hinting at a suspect named George and a cynical tone about state employees.
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Jesus Love one another and the big stick of fear
A reflective piece urges empathy over brute force drawing on religious teaching. It critiques political claims about budget balancing and prison policy. It notes fears in governance and calls for treating others with love, shelter and safety rather than war or force. Peace.
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Dudley Moore and the Fringe that shaped modern satire
Philip Terzian reflects on Dudley Moore's multi facet career from Oxford organ scholar and premier British jazz pianist to co creator of Beyond the Fringe. He notes Moore's pivotal role in transforming satire and the British invasion of American culture while acknowledging his brief more famous film era.
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