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Republican RallyRepublican representatives speak to students, encourage votes for McCain
SIUE students rallied around a podium and picket signs Tuesday to show support for Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, as well as other Republican candidates running for national and Illinois state offices.
Speakers included Republicans Jack Jackson, a former Missouri state representative and retired United States Marine Corps colonel, and Deb Detmers, representative for U.…
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Government bailout may help economy
As the economy continues to flounder, President Bush has asked Congress to approve a $700 billion bailout plan to save the banking industry, but the proposal is meeting resistance.
On Monday, the House of Representatives refused the bill and the Senate is expected to vote on the plan for Wednesday.…
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Mardi Gras-themed Homecoming Week begins?MondayEvents include Golf Cart Parade, Recliner Races, karaoke, pep rally and bonfire
Mardi Gras is coming to SIUE early this year as Homecoming Week begins Monday with this year's theme, Cougar Gras.
"(Homecoming) is a chance where organizations and students can come together and show their pride in SIUE," Coordinator of Greek Life John Davenport said.…
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Dining Services interviews for new director
Interviews for the new Dining Services director began Wednesday and will continue through Friday.
The candidate selected for the position will fill the spot left open by former Dining Services Director Bill Canney, who is now the Dining Services director at Skidmore College in New York.…
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Motherly EarthBiology professor connects gender roles with environment
Competitive. Independent. Assertive. Self-reliant.
According to biology professor Elaine Abusharbain, these words associated with stereotypical male qualities describe how we relate to our world.
"It's interesting because our interaction with our planet is driven more from masculine stereotypes," Abusharbain said.…
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New senator draws experience, inspiration from freshmen orientationSenator hopes to make the financial aid process easier for freshmen
Student Government had always been on the mind of junior political science major Barrett Feltmeier, and he got his chance Friday when he was appointed as the newest student senator.
Feltmeier was appointed as the 11th student senator at Friday's Senate meeting shortly after interviewing with members of the Student Government executive board to fill one of two empty positions.…
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