Letters policy and contact details for Voice of the Reader
Readers are told to send letters to Voice of the Reader at The Southern Illinoisan with up to 250 words, signed and including a telephone number for verification. Publication omits numbers. sources include editor contacts, submission methods by mail fax and e mail, plus a list of local reporter and elected official contacts and offices.
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Stars Fade From the Peak of Athletic Promise
A reflection on the fleeting arc of athletic greatness, comparing famous stars like Michael Jordan and Billie Jean King with the heartbreak of diminishing speed and accuracy. The piece notes that few reach the summit, and many potential legends end their story in quieter fashion.
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Michael Jordan
Kurt Warner
Billie Jean King
After the Game Panel Urges Life Prep for Athletes
The African American Museum panel at University Mall Carbondale led by Chad Hoosier of SIU urged athlete preparation beyond sports. Saluki greats Mike Glenn and Seymour Bryson shared lessons on education, longevity, and diversifying talents for post sports success. Bryson noted his own rebound record and stressed education as key.
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Carbondale
Chad Hoosier
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
Southern Ilinois University
Saluki
Mike Glenn
Seymour Bryson
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Bryson
SIUC
Center
Poshard Defends Integrity Against Plagiarism Allegations
In a letter to the editor a supporter recounts Glenn Poshard’s veteran visits at Marion VA Medical Center and his lifelong focus on helping vulnerable children. The writer rejects anonymous plagiarism accusations as unfounded, praising Poshard’s public service and dedication to Southern Illinois.
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Who Is Running the Congressional Asylum
The piece criticizes Republicans for bowing to President Bush and blocking Democrat efforts to fund health care for uninsured children. It condemns tax breaks for the rich, Iraq spending, and lack of budget oversight as excessive and misaligned with fiscal sense. STUART FISCHOFF CARBONDALE.
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Congressional Asylum
Stuart Fischoff Carbondale
Thankful note to good Samaritans after Carbondale crash
A Carbondale car crash on September 17 drew help from two women, one named Tyra, who comforted the injured speaker, contacted the husband, and stayed with them until EMS arrived. The writer thanks the strangers and praises random kindness in a thank you to The Southern Illinoisan.
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Carbondale
Tara
Tyra
Bush Will Get the Last Laugh in Farewell Note
A reader writes that George Bush should leave the White House and praises his presidency while condemning relentless criticism. The writer asserts they voted for him, supports his record, and hopes future leaders heed Hollywood influence in decision making, wishing Bush "the last laugh."
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Iraq
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Obama
Nancy
Teddy
Oval Office
Hollywood
Mr. Bush
The Plague of Plagiarism in Doctoral Work
W D Wallis discusses how plagiarism affects dissertations and the role of doctoral committees. He explains the academic process from exams to the dissertation, notes that cheating is an honor system issue, and stresses that responsibility lies with the author, not the examiner.
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Jayson Blair
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