SIU C's Mission Conflicts With Reform Drive
SIU Carbondale faces a delicate era of educational reform aimed at stronger admissions standards and broader high school course requirements by 1990. Faculty concerns focus on enrollment pressures and the need for better prep for freshmen, with CBS aiding underprepared students and minority access influencing policy. The piece urges clearer high school expectations and funding relief to support a higher level of student readiness for enhanced learning at SIUC.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern
SIUC
Illinois
John Guyon
Nancy Weil
Siu-C
Center For Basic Skills
CBS
Guyon
Carbondale
Stand Up for English in Southern Illinois University Column
A Southern Illinois editor and educator reframes language errors in journalism and daily speech. He notes widespread sloppy white English among students and staff, praises readers who call out mistakes, and argues for clearer instruction to preserve a universal English standard.
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Pam Billingsley
Southern Illinoisan
New York Times
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Chicago
Triangulation trick hints at shift in world politics
William Safire argues three linked trends in Britain West Germany and the United States signal a waning rightward surge. He notes Thatcherism Kohl and Reagan era discontent with defense builds up and defends the idea of a shorter political support span that favors center alternatives over bold change.
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William Safire
New York Times
Paris
Britain
West Germany
Helmut Kohl
America
United States
Richard Nixon
Reagan
U.S
France
Italy
Greece
China
O.K
David Owen
Thatcher
Johannes Rau
Kohl
Yeats
Illi nois congressmen mix of right and left shows Paul Simon
The May 13 1985 Southern Illinoisan piece notes Simon was flagged for not voting enough on economic and social issues in 1984 missing 18 of 19 farm bills. It accuses him of neglecting duties while running for Senate and contrasts him with Charles Percy who was rated for responsibility. It cites high spending labels and other criticisms.
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Southern Illinoisan
House
Paul Simon
Simon
U.S. Senate
Charles Percy
Percy
Clean
Senate
Ford
Gerald Ford
White House
Ger
Tots debate over school enrollment and editor letter
Jayne Barnes Raso Colp defends her son's Tips Tots attendance while challenging a published letter by Tip of Illinois Health Service-Delta Foundation employees. She disputes claims about her son’s enrollment and questions the authors' dual roles as TIP employees and parents.
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Kendra Johnson
Tip of Illinois Health Service
Delta Foundation
TIP
Jayne Barnes
Raso Colp
Readers letters guidelines from The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan welcomes readers letters but urges conciseness under 400 words or 1 percent double spaced typewritten pages. Letters must be signed with author name and include full contact details. Publication may shorten or withhold long letters or those from frequent contributors.
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Southern Illinoisan
Bulgaria Eyes Its Image Amid Ethnic Turmoil
Flora Lewis surveys Bulgaria's blend of nationalism and Russian influence as the state pushes Bulgarians to assert a distinct identity. Tensions rise over compulsory Turkish name changes, minority status, and the claim that Bulgarians must unify under a national consciousness.
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Flora Lewis
New York Times
Sofia
Bulgaria
Garia
Moscow
Kremlin
Russia
Cyril and Methodius
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