Editorials Our opinions Daily Egyptian should stand alone
SIUC editorial argues for genuine independence of The Daily Egyptian from university administration and journalism department. It cites the study The Campus Press urging independence to improve credibility professionalism and learning, and urges Derge to adopt a more autonomous campus newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
David R. Derge
Daily Egyptian
Bryce C. Rucker
School of Journalism
Derge
Rucker
Howard R. Long
Long
SIUC
Board of Trustees
General Assembly
People of the State
University
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Impeachment in US history and parliamentary contrasts
The article explains impeachment as an indictment rather than a conviction, noting only 13 House impeachments with four federal judges convicted. It contrasts US impeachment with British no confidence votes, Royal Commissions, and resignations, stressing the presumption of innocence and the protective purpose in the constitutional framework.
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United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
U. S
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Tennessee
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Britain
Commons
John Profumo
Royal Commission
New Republic
Illinois transportation plan urged as long range master scheme
The Illinois governor and legislature are urged to develop a comprehensive master plan for transportation linking highways mass transit rail and aviation with stable financing. Bipartisan expert study is recommended to guide a Chicago area agency and avoid risky revenue devices while guarding state resources.
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Illinois
Asembly
Daniel Walker
Chicago
Metro-East
Gov
Walker
Tan Area Transportation Agency
John C. Gardner Editor and General Manager
John C. Gardner serves as editor and general manager at the Southern Illinoisan, guiding newsroom operations and overseeing publication strategy. He leads editorial direction and oversees business functions for the newspaper.
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John C. Gardner
SIU faces double jeopardy issue in student drug cases
The Southern Illinoisan discusses university disciplinary action for 13 SIU students arrested in drug raids. The column questions double jeopardy concerns, urges caution, and argues courts may handle cases without SIU interference while weighing impact on students and campus safety.
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Mike Shearer
Gertrude Stein
SIU
American Civil Liberties Union
David Derge
Tom Busch
Merchants urged to curb bad check artists with clearing house
A reader from Carbondale and Murphysboro calls for joint merchant action to fight bad check writers. They propose a centralized clearing house to share information on habitual offenders so checks are stopped before bouncing, reducing costs passed to consumers.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Creative retraction urged for college by Warren Bennis
Bennis argues that higher education faces a climacteric moment with growth past and funding tightening. He warns routine duties crowd out creative planning while new populism and fragmentation erode community and purpose. Creative retraction becomes essential to distinguish core commitments from expendable programs.
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Warren Bennis
Saturday Review
Clark Kerr
Berkeley
University of Cincinnati
New York City
Tigers
Bengals
Bennis
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Journalism
Illinois State Bar Assn
Southern
James K. Adams
Lincoln
Camelot
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