The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Contact and Letters Policy
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors outline contact methods for tips letters and notices The policy sets word limits for Voice of the Reader The Vent and general submission rules including signatures phone numbers and libel guidance with contact numbers and emails listed for submissions and replacements
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Lack of Black Studies major at SIUC sparks debate
SIUC professor Joseph Brown urges an undergraduate Black Studies degree. Chancellor Wendler downplays, interim provost Margaret Winters advocates diversity, while critics warn funding and staffing needs may jeopardize other programs. SIUC ranks high in African-American degree production but seeks outside endowments.
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Outhern Illinois University
Joseph Brown
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Walter Wendler
Southern 150
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Margaret Winters
Winters
U.S. Department of Education
Reader demands heavier charge in SIUC crosswalk death
Anne Coleman was killed while cycling across a SIUC crosswalk after a driver, an international student, sped away post drop off. The driver pleads not guilty, denying responsibility, amid criticism of local officials for not pursuing reckless homicide charges and a university stance seen as discouraging pedestrians.
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Anne Coleman
SIUC
Anne
Jackson County
Campaign reform bill targets state employees in donations
Aurora Senator Chris Lauren sponsors Senate Bill 995 to bar state employees who regulate a business from soliciting campaign contributions from that business. The measure seeks to curb perceived coercion and favors, with the Secretary of State to list involved employees and violations as class A misdemeanors.
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Aurora
Chris Lauren
Secretary of State
Critics Clash Over Teacher Coach Roles at Johnston City
A local letter argues teachers must educate and discipline without abusing students and questions the hiring of Mr Peebles as a coach. It notes his SIU Edwardsville degree and claims he was not a professional teacher at Johnston City. The writer condemns political pressure and urges classroom alignment.
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Peebles
College of Education
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsvillle
Johnston City
Herrin
Southern
Front Page Versus Local Sections in the News Paper
A reader questions content balance between front page and page ten, noting vivid local heroism stories versus smaller local items. They praise clearer graphics, urge reporters to pursue stronger local stories, and commend staff such as Mrs. Rushing while seeking genuine front-page relevance.
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Rushing
Racism crosses all lines and colors in two high profile cases
The column argues racism is universal after Dan Issel and Mike Tyson incidents. It notes Issel was ousted after a Hispanic fan provoked him and Tyson insulted white reporters, urging all who cry foul to denounce racism by all races. The piece urges consistent stance locally and invites reader feedback.
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