Students may not be able to learn music from a book alone, but it can't hurt to check out two books written by SIUE professors. Two professors, Reggie Thomas and John Korak, from the Music Department, have published educational books helpful to professors looking to enhance their teaching as well as useful resources for student learning.… Post the First Comment

Alestle Reporter Instead of sitting at a desk and listening to lecturers, Hannah Kreoger sings for class credit. Kreoger, a music major, said although choir was required for her, it was a class she would have gladly taken anyway. "It was my favorite class in high school, and I also heard that we have a great concert choir here," Kreoger said.… Post the First Comment

Lectures, homework and teachers can sometimes create stress for students, but the Labyrinth Peace Walk is one resource students have to relieve that stress. According to the business administrator at the Religious Center, Juli Jacobson, the labyrinth walk is a large canvas mat set up in the middle of the Religious Center's Dome for anyone's use.… Post the First Comment

Alestle Reporter It's hard to believe that in one week the country will be commemorating the seventh anniversary of September 11. The faint taste of the attacks is still in the country's mouth and rears its head every now and then. Even Hollywood is still trying to better understand the attacks, and, in some instances, educate people about how terrorists misuse Islam.… Post the First Comment

The Sixth Annual Sigma Pi Pig Roast orginally scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to rain. The pig roast will be rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Kyle Worman, chair of the event, said that everything else about the event will remain the same, and only the date has changed.… Post the First Comment