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Richard Essner holds one of the frogs used in researching that some primitive frogs learn to jump before they learn how to land. Essner has received international recognition for his study.
Richard Essner, assistant professor in the Biological Sciences department, published a research paper that is now receiving international recognition. His research is about frogs being able to jump before they could land.
"People have suggested that swimming and jumping are similar behavior," Essner said.…
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Pool closing earlyBudget shuts Cougar Lake Pool's doors three weeks early
The Cougar Lake Pool is closing three weeks earlier than its usual Labor Day date due to budget concerns.
Cougar Lake Pool, slated to close three weeks before the normal closing date of Labor Day due to budget issues, has not gone without resistance.
Administration officials have cited budget concerns as the primary cause, saying the pool has developed a $35,000 deficit over the past five years due to a decline in memberships and general use.…
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Coomer named to take over tennis programsSIUE administrator has tennis background, replaces Updyke
Jordan Faulkenberg and the SIUE tennis programs will be under the direction of Jason Coomer when they take the courts next season. Coomer was named the eighth head coach in SIUE tennis history last week, replacing Kyler Updyke who resigned in May.
Jason Coomer has another title to add to his resume as SIUE has filled its vacant tennis head coaching job in-house.
Coomer, also SIUE's assistant athletic director for Marketing was named the eighth head coach in SIUE tennis history by Athletic Director Brad Hewitt last week.…
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