Fifteen months of speculation came to an end Tuesday when SIUE announced it will become the 11th team to join the Ohio Valley Conference, effective July 1, 2008. By a unanimous vote of the OVC Board of Presidents, SIUE was accepted into the conference. Kenneth Dobbins, chair of the OVC Board of Presidents, said they consider a multitude of criteria when determining which universities would be a good long term fit.… Post the First Comment

The Student Government met Friday to hear program and travel requests but could not vote due to a lack of quorum. The Senate was not able to vote on any of the requests made Friday because there were only three senators present. At least four senators must be present in the meeting to vote and approve the program and travel requests of the organizations.… Post the First Comment

Campus shootings don't happen often, but when they do, they make national headlines. Last week, SIUE took another step to make sure students have all the information they need to know by releasing a new online video called "Shots Fired." "(David) McDonald, who is in charge of emergency management services, he's all about safety on campus," Greg Conroy, director of public affairs, said.… Post the First Comment

SIUE's tornado sirens blared Friday afternoon, and the campus community took cover as a wave of storms with the potential for tornadoes rolled through southeastern Madison County. The National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings for Madison County Friday afternoon, one at 2:55 p.… Post the First Comment