Squirrely Destiny: Cardinals Chase 2011 World Series
Gary Metro hails the St. Louis Cardinals as destiny’s darlings after a dramatic September surge. The piece recalls Squirrelerule lore, a pesky squirrel incident in Busch Stadium, and Tony La Russa’s shifting late-season lineup as the Cardinals clinch a wild card and push toward the World Series against the Texas Rangers.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter guidelines limited to 250 words and signed with author name and hometown. It provides contact numbers for news tips and notes editors, plus instructions on submission to Voice of the Reader at P O Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62902 and editor contact emails and phone lines.
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Carbondale
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Official contact lines for Illinois lawmakers listed
U S Senator Mark Kirk contact numbers and website plus U S Representative Shimkus and Costello lines. State Senator David Luechtefeld and addresses or emails provided for district office contacts.
Obama embraces Occupy Wall Street in a divisive move
MONACHAREN argues that President Obama shifts to support OWS, hoping it becomes a central campaign theme. The piece contrasts protesters with Tea Party behavior, notes potential political risks, and cites polls showing mixed voter reactions and perceived impact on reelection prospects.
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Hill
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Michael Moore
Roséanne Barr
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Strife over SIU Carbondale chancellor salary feud
A reader asks if Rita Cheng’s salary and alleged labor strife at SIU Carbondale signal a broader power move. The letter questions whether students faculty and alumni would support the chancellor and warns against strikes or forced concessions with unions.
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