Security cameras might be an option to deter crime in SIUE's parking lots, but Vice Chancellor of Administration Kenn Neher said they aren't the perfect solution. "Cameras are not a panacea against crime," Neher said. The issue of campus security has come under scrutiny again after a recent armed robbery in one of SIUE's many parking lots, as well as multiple hangtag thefts in the last two weeks.… Post the First Comment

After an armed robbery occurred in Woodland Hall parking lot early Friday morning, safety on campus has become a primary concern for both SIUE administration and students. SIUE Police Chief Regina Hays said it was important for a student to be aware of his or her surroundings.… Post the First Comment

Freshman Woodland Hall resident Jeannie Gapsch said she thinks SIUE should work harder to increase safety around her residence hall. Gapsch said university police could work harder to prevent incidents like the armed robbery Friday in the Woodland Hall parking lot, but that for the most part, she felt safe at SIUE.… Post the First Comment

Sen. John McCain will officially accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday at the Republican National Convention, and he will have Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin running alongside him as his vice presidential candidate. McCain made the announcement Friday, just days before the Republican National Convention began in St.… Post the First Comment

Five SIU School of Dental Medicine students have been charged with academic misconduct, after an incident in May 2007 temporarily suspended the grades of the entire first-year class. The school investigated all 52 students in their first year at the SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton after allegations of academic dishonesty were brought to the university.… Post the First Comment