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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2008
Page
1
Republican hopeful dominates caucus voting as Clinton narrowly defeats Obama on the Democratic side, while momentum shifts for John McCain grow in South Carolina contests.
Ashley Hatfield of Southern Illinois represents Illinois at the Miss America pageant in Las Vegas. Born in Anna with family in Massac County and Anna Jonesboro banks, she credits her parents for drive and self belief as education shaped her path.
SIU’s early inclusive culture in the 1950s under President Delyte Morris and athletic director Donald Boydston helped recruit Black athletes. Harold Bardo notes athletes like Carver Shannon and Amos Bullocks preceded the movement’s peak, making campus more hospitable. Paul Henry adds the university was more inclusive than many peers in that era.
A feature lists MLK events and explores how black athletes, including at SIU, faced racism off campus while pursuing athletics and education. Veteran players recall traveling and dining experiences in the segregated South, and coaches shielding players from strife amid the civil rights era.
Herrin residents Bob Newman and Matt Monchino report electricity bills doubling after Ameren rate hikes. They cite higher per kilowatt costs and seek relief as ICC holds a public hearing at 7 p.m. February 6 in Marion to hear oral and written testimony.
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