Everyone knows about MTV now, but most people don't know how much it has changed. In 1981 an idea came to television about a network that only played music. It was going to be radio brought to life. At the time, MTV wanted to target the youth and the new music of the time.… Post the First Comment

Mark Bellison has a power no one in his world can even fathom. He has the ability to lie. "The Invention of Lying" is a story about a man who lives in a reality where people do not understand the concept of lying. Everyone speaks the truth, even when it is hurtful to others, and does not seem to understand why they should sometimes not say what is on their minds.… 1 Comment

To read Alestle copy editor Kelly Walsh's blog about SIUE's PostSecret event, go to the Alestle Opinion Blog. In an auditorium with the lights dimmed, students found courage to speak into a microphone and reveal their darkest secrets to 800 of their peers.… Post the First Comment

Ever since I came to SIUE, all I've heard about is the St. Louis City Museum. Over the years, most of my friends have taken a trip to St. Louis and come back saying how much fun it was. Each time I wondered when I would get to spend some time at this larger than life-sized playground.… Post the First Comment