Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board Roles
The Southern Illinoisan lists the Publisher and Editor Linda Ritchie Lindus the Opinion Editor Mark Duran Samuels and Operations Manager Dennis DeRossett. The note identifies key newsroom leadership positions within the publication.
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Linda Ritchie Lindus
Mark Duran Samuels
Dennis DeRossett
Racism is Not Inevitable Learnable Says UCSB Study
A UCSB study in PNAS shows race misidentification in memory improves when team colors are emphasized, suggesting racism is not hard wired but a learned bias. Researchers argue in group versus out group dynamics explain discrimination, with implications for reducing prejudice.
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University of California At Santa Barbara
Proceedings
National Academy of Sciences
Psych
Ucsb.edu
Research
Leda Cosmides
Cosmides
Santa Barbara
Howard
New York
Verse from Matthew 5 4 mourners promised comfort
A brief religious verse from the Gospel of Matthew stating those who mourn will be comforted. The line emphasizes consolation for sorrowful followers and reflects on spiritual promise.
Today s Quotation From Brooks Atkinson
A brief quotation reflecting on the past and imperfection, noting gratitude that a previous year has passed into silent limbo.
No Stimulus No Problem in Political Gridlock Debate
The piece notes a 52 point Dow jump to 10088 amid Congress gridlock over stimulus. It argues monetary policy is aiding growth, while fiscal plans prove politicized and unlikely to deliver immediate help. It contends the economy can recover with or without Congress, as 11 Fed rate cuts take effect.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Congress Grants Itself Pay Raise Amid Economic Slump
In a tight economy with rising unemployment and a stalled stimulus bill, Congress approves a 3.4 percent pay raise raising annual salary to 150000. Senators vote down Feingold’s measure to block the increase, continuing automatic cost of living adjustments.
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U.S
Congress
Russell Feingold
D-Wis
Salute to Freedom echoes over Pearl Harbor tribute
Letter writers from The Southern share gratitude for the Pearl Harbor 60th anniversary tribute and reflect on WWII experiences. One writer recalls routing to the Pacific, then returning home as the war ended, while another criticizes SIU for omitting the pledge and anthem at a graduation. A third notes patriotism seen in flags and support for troops.
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the Southern
New York City
Europe
Marseilles
France
Pacific
United States
Erv Coppi
Southern Illinois University
South Pacific
Siu
Illinois
Michael Chylewski
Murphysboro
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