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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2002
Page
1
Singer Isaac Hayes performs at the Waldorf Astoria as part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony opening. He is among the 2002 class inducted into the hall, with further details inside.
An iceberg larger than Delaware, designated B-22, has separated from an Antarctic ice tongue in the Amundsen Sea, per the National Ice Center. The floe spans about 40 by 53 miles, covering roughly 2,130 square miles, slightly more than Delaware’s 1,982 square miles. The event is reported as news from NOAA’s Natice.
Political scientist John Jackson, SIU advocate, urges participation while SIU Arena hosts a rally. Polling places in Jackson County open 6 am to 7 pm, with turnout expected around 5,000 as voters head to the polls on Illinois primary day.
Katie Blickensderfer, SIU student and basketball fan, sports a Saluki tournament shirt bought for 19.95 as she heads to big games. She notes knee surgeries paused her playing and jokes about how far the team could go if star players were not limited by injuries. She shops, supports, and plans for March action amid Saluki optimism.
A 24-square-foot Go Dawgs cake celebrates Southern Illinois University Sweet 16 men. Doors open 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rally featuring Steve Falat MC and performances by cheerleaders Shakers and pep band. Chancellor Wendler and coach Weber to speak. Cake valued at $250, donated by Student Center Dining Services.
An assistant state's attorney for Alexander County, Steve Jett, 39, was found dead in his Cambria apartment around 2:30 pm Monday. Authorities say he died from gunshot wounds, with an autopsy to follow. Investigators from multiple agencies seek information at 997-6541 or 800-414 TIPS.
Springfield reports on lingering election manipulation as veteran Illinois state senator Denny Jacobs recalls past vote buying offering free whiskey to voters. He notes such blatant tactics are largely gone but hints some candidates still use tricks to influence ballots.
U.S. forces killed 16 fighters and captured 31 at a military compound in Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda, with no American casualties. The operation was declared finished, as officials said the fight against al-Qaida and Taliban forces continues. President Bush affirmed the war would continue. Separate action noted as Filipinos wounded in Basilan prompted evacuations by U.S. troops.
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