Letters policy and contact details for Voice of the Reader
The notice outlines submission rules for Letters to the Voice of the Reader including word limit signatures and phone verification. It lists contact methods and newsroom staff, plus a roster of elected officials with phone numbers and web addresses for outreach.
Learning Katrina's Hands-On Lessons From Disaster
The Southern Illinoisan chronicled a two day series on Katrina's lessons for education. It highlights higher education focusing on practical, real world problem solving and independent thought through hands-on learning.
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SIU Students Immerse in Katrina Triage Project in New Orleans
Reporter Blackwell Thomas recounts how 23 architecture students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale surveyed a devastated New Orleans area. They ventured beyond words, witnessing the long shadow of Katrina along U S 10 near Lake Pontchartrain as professor Mike Brazley described the landscape and its enduring impact.
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Giuliani urged to quit amid public cell phone shows
Kathleen Parker critiques Rudy Giuliani over repeatedly taking calls from his wife during speeches at NRA events and fundraisers. The Washington Post columnist questions judgment, suggests stunt or narcissism, and notes audience disengagement and misplaced focus on personal calls. Parker also recalls prior Oklahoma City incident and cites 9/11 memory as possible motive.
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Illinois E Verify law sparks DHS lawsuit and worker protections
A letter to the editor discusses Illinois passage of a law restricting the Basic Pilot E Verify system until DHS cited databases are updated. The author notes DHS is suing to overturn the law, cites independent studies on misidentification of foreign born workers, and argues the law protects workers while urging federal fixes. The writer defends SIU President Glenn Poshard and praises his leadership.
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Alumnus Praises SIU Plagiarism Report And Leadership
Larry Peterson Pu.D. of Carbondale thanks The Southern Illinoisan for publishing the full SIU plagiarism report. He notes his four SIU degrees, supports Dr. Glenn Poshard, and denounces anonymous critics while urging the university to move forward with unity across employee groups.
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