New student government officers plan to focus on student mental health, sustainability and campus involvement.

SIUE is joining the Distracted Driving Month campaign for the first time since its start in 2012.

Madison and St. Clair County health officials recently announced they are expanding vaccine eligibility to include anyone over the age of 16. 

The city of Alton elected its first Black mayor in a historic election April 6, along with a new city clerk and a few new aldermen. 

The Student Nurse Association held a trivia night last Friday in which all funds raised went towards the Moneer Damra Memorial Nursing Scholarship.4

With the April 6 elections officially over, the city of Edwardsville looks forward to the induction of a new mayor, as well as a new member of its board of aldermen.

Within our earliest cultures, humans wanted more options for sex that weren’t just to procreate. Our ancestors quickly began developing sex toys and methods of contraception, a fine science that developed with lots of time — and lots of pleasure.

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Professors and health officials say that while sexually transmitted diseases have been stigmatized in the past, it’s still important for sexually active students to get tested regularly. 

Various birth control methods affect each individual’s body differently, and with so many options out there, it may be difficult to determine which is the best choice for you. Here is our rundown of what you need to know about each method, according to Planned Parenthood and the Centers for …

For the past year, educators on and off campus have had to manage teaching sexual topics virtually; they say while the online format brings its own challenges, for some students, it can also have its perks. 

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The pandemic impacted the ways people do many things, especially if and how they have sex. 

After months of debate, the third COVID-19 relief bill has been signed by President Joe Biden. The $1,400 stimulus checks are set to arrive soon, with many already arriving.

Warm weather and programs like Bike Share will soon draw students and staff outdoors for fitness and relaxation. Before walking and biking, check out the measures SIUE has in place for safety.

SIUE resumed its Bike Share Program for the 11th year earlier this month, allowing students to borrow bikes and hit the trails or travel the campus. The Student Fitness Center also increased in-person cycling classes for students and members, promoting active, healthy lifestyles.

Local elections for Edwardsville city mayor and new members of the city council will soon be underway. Polls at various Madison County precincts will be open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m on Tuesday, April 6. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced that Illinois will begin to increase eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine due to an increased supply.

SIUE’s School of Pharmacy and SIUC’s School of Medicine will collaborate to create a doctoral program within pharmacology and neuroscience for the coming Fall 2021 semester.

The College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) is holding their first virtual open house over Zoom for prospective students Noon on Friday, March 19.

Curbside recycling bins have increased the amount of people recycling instead of adding to landfills. However, laws regarding what is allowed to be placed in trash or recycle bins often leave consumers wondering how to dispose of certain items.

Although many students hoped otherwise, the study abroad program has been canceled once again due to COVID-19.

SIUE recently received a $395,580 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that will help improve the cyberinfrastructure of the campus.

There are many offers made to students from honors societies, but it can be hard to tell which societies are legitimate and which ones are not.

The Illinois House Human Services Committee voted recently on a bill that would allow students with special needs who turn 22 during the school year to stay in school programs until the term ends.

SIUE’s University Marketing and Communications team launched the “Difference Makers” social media campaign over the course of February to celebrate those who helped make 2020 less difficult. 

This year’s Alternative Spring Break will be virtual, but organizers say it’s a great way for students to get volunteer hours and learn about the Metro East while also making something to give back to the community. 

Illinois House Bill 1797 is meant to repeal the controversial requirement for pregnant minors to notify their legal guardian 48 hours before receiving an abortion from the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995.

Despite joining a union in 2019, SIUE graduate teaching assistants are still paid significantly less than their SIUC counterparts. With TA workloads showing no sign of slowing, the Service Employees International Union looks to continue negotiations with the university on their behalf. 

SIUE’s Theater and Dance Department continued its annual Black Theatre Workshop this year as a series of short films, focused on the nearby city of East St. Louis. The film was uploaded in three separate parts, and the full performance will be uploaded on March 14.

When SIU System President Dan Mahony was hired, he said he was planning on living nearer to both SIUE and SIUC during his time in office. After his time at SIUC, he has now moved closer to SIUE and begun to spend more time on campus.

The spring semester has started and it is the last stretch of the semester until the summer break. But managing time can be difficult for some during this period. 

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a series of proposed changes to the city’s search warrant policies amid ongoing pressure from City Council members to implement police reforms in the wake of the wrongful raid on Anjanette Young’s home.

While administering the COVID-19 vaccine to the public, the School of Nursing signed this pledge in a way of saying they’re committed to keeping the public safe.

As the COVID-19 numbers start to look more and more promising, the SIU system is planning to make Fall 2021’s schedule more face-to-face than it will have been in the last three semesters. 

Over 100 upperclassmen have volunteered to be Cougar Connectors and help freshmen navigate their first semester at SIUE.

After nearly a year of hosting events virtually, some groups on campus are ready to be back in person given the easing of some restrictions under Phase 4. 

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions.

SIUE has joined universities around the country in dropping the Pharmacy College Admissions Test as a requirement for the application process.

With classes moving back to mostly in-person next semester, the SIUE Faculty Association has penned a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker asking that college and university faculty and staff be added to vaccination group 1B. 

Faculty and Anti-Racism Task Force members say some of SIUE’s policies can have disproportionately negative impacts on faculty of color. 

In light of spring break being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individual departments and faculty members now have the option to give students a lighter workload halfway through the semester. Some are choosing to do so, while others are not. 

Recently, some Democrats have been publicly pressuring President Joe Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt. SIUE students and faculty are reacting to the prospect and what it would mean. 

With the semester now well under way, many SIUE seniors are looking to the future and exploring their career options. To aid in these students' search, the Career Development Center is hosting a networking workshop and several career fairs in upcoming weeks.

For students studying live performance, the choice of whether to learn online from their homes or risk a traditional classroom setting can be complicated.

After AMC and GameStop (GME) stocks skyrocketed in January as a result of a short squeeze, students at SIUE are excited about investing despite seeing mixed results with their investments.