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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2003
Page
1
A reference guide to U S military might appears with fold-out flag and protests growing after action. Lawmakers pledge unity of support while reports note gas masks at first sound and Iraqi fire directed at troops page 3A. FBI alert for suspected Saudi terrorist page 7B. Weather art credits and forecast accompany subscription details from The Southern Illinoisan 2002 award winner.
SIU fans watched a dramatic finish as Kent Williams’ last second shot fell short, Missouri defeating Southern Illinois 72 71 to end the Salukis NCAA Tournament run after an energized five hour drive to Indianapolis.
The Saluki faithful saw their surprise run end as SIU's successful season concluded without the late twist they hoped for. Football and betting lines referenced by Scott Lambert at The Southern Illinois News are noted in coverage.
U S Marines and Army troops crossed into southern Iraq joining British forces in the desert war. The 1st Marine Division pushed in at about 9 p m local time amid burning oil wells and heavy bombing. They met light Iraqi resistance and destroyed a T 55 tank with a Javelin while Army patrols from the 3rd Infantry Division destroyed at least three armored personnel carriers.
Fans across SIU Carbondale prioritized the SIU Missouri basketball game over war coverage on Thursday. At Pinch Penny Pub and Applebee’s near University Mall crowds reflected anxious yet hopeful chatter as the game streamed, with students noting the war would continue while the basketball moment mattered to the school community.
Salah Shakir, a 44 year old Iraqi native and Rend Lake College dean in Carbondale, watched the U S strikes on Iraq with nerves for relatives in Baghdad. FBI agents visited Thursday night to ask questions about his status and treatment, noting standard procedures while he answered calmly.
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