Letters Policy and Contact Details for The Southern Illinoisan
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Illinois Works plan eyed for Southern Illinois gains
Residents question what benefits the TEC center and $43.8 million capital projects package offer for the region. Skepticism toward Chicago dominated state government remains, but supporters argue the Illinois Works bill could drive widespread improvements despite flaws.
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Transportation Education Center boosts SIU Carbondale aviation and auto programs
The Transportation Education Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will house the Automotive Technology and Aviation Management programs at a new 271,800 square foot facility at Southern Illinois Airport. Chancellor Fernando Trevino calls it an economic boost, creating 250 to 300 construction jobs and elevating regional growth while addressing space constraints and supporting Illinois Works funding for Morris Library, campus remodeling, and a Springfield medical safety center. The plan faces House opposition but gains support as a catalyst for transit and development in the region.
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Healthy debate over Farm Bill and nutrition reform
A dietician and cancer experts urge reform of the Farm Bill to reduce subsidies for sugar meat oil and alcohol and boost healthy foods and nutrition programs. Senators Lugar and Lautenberg propose the FRESH Act to cut high fat high sugar subsidies and fund fruit and vegetable promotion.
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America
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Frank Lautenberg
D-N.j
SIUE Faculty Senate backs President Poshard amid separation push
Commentator argues Edwardsville factions seek SIU System separation and used anonymous attack on President Poshard to advance aims. The piece notes no movement by trustees or state legislature toward secession and questions the timing of support for Poshard after Edwardsville chancellor plagiarism revelations.
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Southern Ilinois University
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SIU
Glenn Poshard
Poshard
Illinois
Insurgents multiply as war powers shift to executive branch
The author argues Congress ceded war powers to the executive, citing U S actions in Iraq under Saddam removal, mass casualties, and a large Baghdad embassy as signs of broader empire aims. It questions media coverage and the aims of oil interests and international elites fueling ongoing conflict.
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Best in the Midwest At The Princeton Review
Jeanne Kr ier publicist for Princeton Review explains the company ranks colleges by student surveys in 62 lists within Best 366 Colleges. It highlights values at 366 schools and notes America’s Best Value Colleges includes Southern Illinois University and other features on the Web site.
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Southern Illinois University
Midwest
Random House
Scott Fitzgerald
PrincetonReview.com
Step It Up campaign links fires to climate rise
Global warming is tied to extreme weather from Tennessee to Georgia with a push led by Bill McKibben for mass action. The campaign demands green jobs, an 80 percent cut in carbon by 2050, and a halt to new coal plants, while scientists warn of irreversible feedback loops if temperatures rise.
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