Peace through film sparks dialogue at SIU Carbondale
Anoud Abed, a Gaza born SIU Carbondale graduate student, spoke during a screening of 10 Days in Gaza, sharing Palestinian experiences of evacuation and loss. Organizers say the event, attended by about 75 people, aimed to foster hope and constructive dialogue about peace led by Galit Greenfield of the Jewish Federation.
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Sand Ridge field bred Southern Illinois baseball star Gary Geiger
In Sand Ridge near a shuttered school and railroad, a cornfield out beyond the grass framed the young Gary Geiger’s rise from a ragged makeshift diamond to Major League Baseball. His brothers William and Linda recall a summer of endless games, pitting local vision against humble beginnings in Jackson County.
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Gas prices push residents to pawn valuables for fuel
Area pawnbrokers report a surge in selling and pawning as drivers seek money for gas at around three dollars per gallon. Shoppers bring in scrap gold, jewelry, DVDs, and electronics to raise cash for daily fuel needs, with broader national interest noted by industry officials.
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