Munchie Man Supporter Urges SIUC Backing on Campus Food Vendor
A Carbondale High School student writes to defend the Munchie Man vendor at the Super Block near SIUC. The student warns that forcing him off campus could reduce food access for local students, especially during summer baseball games, and notes the vendor reliably supplies pizza, popcorn, nachos, soda, and water. The letter emphasizes lack of nearby restaurants and personal impact on student life.
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West Frankfort Old City Hall sale sparks preservation push
A local group urges saving the historic West Frankfort City Hall amid talks of selling the building. Backers cite plans for a dermatology center or museum space, cost concerns, and a future civic center fund, urging the city to preserve and repurpose the structure rather than demolish it.
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Bush accused of exploiting Sept 11 in campaign ads
A reader writes that George Bush is desperate as a Democratic candidate becomes official and accuses him of using the Sept 11 tragedy in his TV campaign ads despite pledging not to. The letter calls for readers to oppose what it describes as political exploitation of the disaster.
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The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Info
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Saluki athletics and civic notes from Southern Illinois
Salukis reach NCAA first round heartbreak against Alabama after a season as Missouri Valley champions with a Top 25 ranking. Herrin lands a 1.65 million federal grant aiding street work around Maytag plant, following a 32 million investment that added 178 jobs. Bethany Baptist Church hosts a veteran benefit dinner aiding World War II memorial attendance in Washington, D.C. Perry County borrows against future taxes to cover current costs amid a long debt cycle. Alex Stephens of Marion wins a regional spelling bee to compete nationally in Washington, D.C. University Mall security and Carbondale police deter a man luring girls to a hotel room. Southern Illinois University Carbondale Public Policy Institute nears seven million endowment milestone. Pinckneyville advances a comprehensive plan draft updated since 2001 to aid grant funding. Voters turnout in primary is light despite races and referendums. Cairo High School faces IHSA penalties after a regional brawl, risking next season. Voices for Illinois Children highlights poverty among over 10 percent statewide, with higher rates in Alexander, Pulaski and Jackson counties. Politicians’ campaign signs linger after election. spring winds demand removal to make room for dandelions.
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Bush Uses 9/11 Backdrop in Campaign Debate
David Broder argues Bush’s use of the 9/11 tragedy in ads is not unique in political history, comparing current tactics to FDR’s wartime rhetoric in 1944. The piece notes polling showing strong support for Bush on terrorism, while urging focus on fundraising and sacrifice questions in the war on terror.
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