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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2007
Page
4
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Illinois football ends in semifinal playoff loss while Salukis celebrate a remarkable season. The 2007 edition highlights a 10-1 regular season, a road win against Northern Illinois, and a sole regular season defeat to top-ranked Northern Iowa by one touchdown, marking a near-record campaign with photos and statistics.
Southern Illinois finishes 12 wins and 2 losses after a 20 17 home semifinal setback to Delaware in the playoffs. Under head coach Jerry Kill and staff over seven seasons the program is praised for quality wins, strong character and future recruiting, as SIU eyes a return to a new stadium in 2009 or 2010 and aims to retain Kill amid possible interest from other schools.
A letter to the editor argues for drastic salt controls in public spaces and stores to curb health risks from salt. Proposals include removing salt from dining areas, restricting purchases by age, and medical attestations for seniors. The piece follows a broader political critique of government overreach and policy priorities.
Resident Eunice Singer Steelevillef recounts the Lights Fantastic Parade in Carbondale and criticizes pre parade music for lacking hymns. She recalls singing carols on Carnival Spirit Christmas Eve voyage with diverse faiths applauding and urges better lighting to view bands.
Southern Counties Autos Unlimited hosted its annual Ciderday Night Cruise in Cobden park on October 6 2007 and thanked Cobden Village Board and employees for their ongoing support. The note expressed appreciation for community and Southern Illinois remarks and urged Democrats to take a moral stance.
Walter V. Wendler argues that public higher education must broaden opportunity through cultural diversity. He cites the Morrill Act and land grant roots, noting SIU’s history of embracing rather than excluding and its duty to serve all people. He situates diversity as vital to educational vitality and societal change.
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