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Moccia Named SIU Athletic Director At $165000 Year
James Bennett reports Moccia, former Missouri senior associate AD, was named Saluki athletics chief at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Chancellor Wendler, a unanimous search panel, praised his fundraising, financial oversight, and drive to elevate Saluki Way.
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Renewing Voting Rights Act Sparks Partisan Debate
Mona Charen critiques renewal of the Voting Rights Act and its emergency Section 5 provisions while Republicans push to renew it as is. The piece notes Section 203 multilingual ballots and argues the act unfairly preserves white racism claims, detailing Westmoreland and Georgia turnout dynamics and the political stakes through mid July.
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Southern Illinois Speaks on Flag Desecration Amendment Support
Local poll shows nearly 58 percent backing a constitutional ban on flag desecration amid views from Ray MoNND Adams and others. Respondents urge respect for the flag in light of national service and July Fourth sentiment.
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Soldier’s Iraq letter and faith message from Jim Davidson
A reader shares a heartfelt letter from SPC Arthur Mahan serving in Iraq. It quotes Jeremiah 29 11 and reflects on faith, gratitude to troops, political views, and support for military actions, with commentary on the ACLU and U S elections. The piece ends noting Jim Davidson as a motivational speaker and columnist.
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