Students taking night classes this summer presented a problem to the student government and got help. At the start of summer semester, no buses were scheduled to run during the evening, but a new night bus route went into effect Monday. After hearing from students, the Student Senate brought the bus transportation problem to the university administration's attention.… Post the First Comment

More than a week has passed since SIUE student Chad Calhoun died after falling asleep at the wheel of his newly purchased Pontiac Grand Am, but the mourning continues. "He was enthusiastic about becoming an Army officer, very intuitive in the art of war class and extremely team-oriented.… Post the First Comment

A jazz trio headed by SIUE professor Reggie Thomas is in the running for the Riverfront Times 2004 Best in Jazz award. "I'm not concerned whether or not I win, " Thomas said. "But to be nominated is just another opportunity to play." The Reggie Thomas Trio played Saturday at the Delmar Restaurant & Lounge in University City.… Post the First Comment

He's been cast in commercials for Anheuser-Busch, dog food and Hardee's. Now, Riley Maynard is set to teach a television production workshop for high school students June 14 through 25 at SIUE. The workshop meets from noon to 3 p.m. daily and features opportunities for students to get hands-on experience in the television studio and with its equipment.… Post the First Comment

The 2004 Click It or Ticket campaign has ended, and SIUE police once again used the opportunity to crack down on motorists who neglect to wear their seat belts. Operation Click It or Ticket is a high visibility seat belt and child restraint enforcement program funded by the state.… Post the First Comment

If gas prices have got you feeling like a chump at the pump, you're not alone. "I remember when it cost me $10 to fill up my car; and that's sad because I have only been driving for about seven years," Student Senator and graduate student Jason Jacobson said.… Post the First Comment

The Faculty Ombuds Office is in full swing for the summer semester. The faculty ombuds serve all university faculty by providing a confidential, private and neutral source for university faculty members experiencing conflict, according to Jeff Skoblow. Skoblow is one of two faculty members who will be serving the ombuds office during the summer.… Post the First Comment