For freshman secondary education major Brittany Albers of Centralia, Friday was a day filled with mixed emotions as she made the move from her home to Bluff Hall. "I'm excited to be leaving home, but I'm still a little sad," Albers said. Albers is one of the many freshmen who moved into the residence halls Friday, filling the dorms to maximum capacity with the largest freshmen class in SIUE's history.… 1 Comment

A note found in the car of former SIUE student Olustosin Oduwole will still be used as evidence against him in his upcoming court case for gun charges and making a terrorist threat. Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli ruled that the evidence was properly obtained when SIUE Police searched Oduwole's car last July on campus.… Post the First Comment

The current drinking age could be on the way out if a group of college administrators across the country have their way. Spearheaded by Vermont-based Choose Responsibility, a group focused on promoting safe alcohol use, the Amethyst Initiative is a statement signed by over 100 college and university officials focused on lowering the United States drinking age to 18.… Post the First Comment

Sophomore Adam O'Reilly was excited to start the new school year enjoying the college life. "I'm looking forward to meeting new people and moving into my new apartment in Cougar Village," O'Reilly said. O'Reilly said he plans to check out all SIUE has to offer by taking advantage of some of the Cougar Welcome 2008 events.… Post the First Comment

The Morris University Center has a new director at the wheel, and he already has plans in mind for the upcoming year. Joseph Pearson, who took over after former MUC Director Mary Robinson retired in June, said there were a lot of positive incentives for taking the job.… Post the First Comment