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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2007
Page
4
Dennis DeRossett is listed as publisher with Gary Metro as editor and Karen Binder as editor. Steve Binder serves as managing editor. The entry notes a special publication task but provides no additional details on dates or locations.
The policy outlines a 250 word letter limit, typewritten or email submission, signed letters with a hometown verified by telephone number. It states rights to edit, disallows poetry or mass submissions, and bans libelous content. It provides submission addresses, fax, email, and editor contacts plus elected officials phone lines.
An SIU alumnus lauds President Poshard for effective, humane leadership and community-building. The letter rejects anonymous criticism, urges supporters to fund and advocate for SIU programs, and praises his role in uniting town and gown across public broadcasting, theatre, and sports.
A veteran commends the Veterans Administration facility in Marion for its lab setup, facilities, and competent doctors while noting busy sick calls and telephones as bottlenecks. He urges continued funding and support from Congress to sustain the local VA medical facility.
Kathleen Parker argues Summers was penalized for suggesting gender differences may influence representation in science and calls today’s campus climate a form of thought policing. She contrasts past McCarthyism with present cancellations while urging defense of free speech and diversity of thought.
A contentious note targets Mount Vernon Township High School, accusing outsiders of pushing “pro-white” race literature and music on students. The message urges reconciliation within the school and criticizes external interference in campus matters.
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