The Alestle Vol. 76, No. 29

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Summer 2023 Vol. 76 No. 29

EMILY STERZINGER Editor-in-Chief

GABRIEL BRADY Managing Editor

FRANCESCA BOSTON Lifestyles Editor

BRUCE DARNELL Sports Editor

CAMPUS RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

CAMPUS ART TOUR

LIBRARY RESOURCES

PAYING PARKING TICKETS

DAMIAN MORRIS Multimedia Editor

FIRST SEMESTER ADVICE

NICOLE BOYD Online/Opinion Editor

MEAL PLAN GUIDE

LOCAL STUDENT DISCOUNTS ROOM REASSIGNMENTS

CAMPUS MAP

TERMS TO KNOW

SIUE SPORTS INFO PARKING PASS GUIDE

STUDENT FITNESS CENTER

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DORM ROOM RECIPES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

COPING WITH STRESS

The name Alestle is an acronym derived from the names of the three campus locations of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville.

The Alestle is published on Thursdays in print and on Tuesdays online during the fall and spring semesters. A print edition is available every other Wednesday during summer semesters.

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THINGS TO DO NEARBY

LOCAL OUTDOOR SPACEES

COURSE DELIVERY MODES

A letter from the editor...

Welcome to any students, parents, faculty, staff and anyone else picking up this survival guide to campus.

My name is Em Sterzinger, and I’m the current editor-in-chief of The Alestle. As I’m graduating, this will be my last issue as editor-in-chief, and I’m passing the role onto reporter Dylan Hembrough. I am sure I am leaving The Alestle in capable hands.

The Alestle is SIUE’s student-run news organization, named for the areas SIUE has campuses. The “Al” comes from Alton, the “estl” comes from East St. Louis and the “e” comes from Edwardsville; together it’s pronounced the “Ah-lest-uhl.” We cover news, topics, events and issues in these communities and the surrounding area.

Our office is located in the Morris University Center on the bottom floor in room 0311, between Paavo’s Pizza and the entrance to the lower floor of the Student Success Center.

Even though we’re student employees, our content is editorially independent from that of the university. Our goal is to serve you, our readers, and we want to report on what’s most impactful and interesting to readers and the campus community at large.

We’re funded by student fee dollars, so we try our best to live up to our subtitle, “the students’ voice,” by listening to the students. We welcome office visits, emails and phone calls from anyone who has something they think we should cover. Letters to the Editor are also worth submitting if readers want to discuss issues around campus or even respond to one of our own articles.

Since all of our newsroom staff are students, we tend to learn as we go. To help our staff improve and make sure we are publishing fair and accurate coverage, we email out accuracy reports to sources after articles are published. These reports are sent back to the editor-in-chief and the program

FILING REPORTS

CHANGING YOUR NAME

director, who follow up with staff as needed.

For students with an interest in writing, journalism, photography or design, The Alestle is a great campus job for those interests. Feel free to swing by our office to pick up an application. Some of our current employees actually were inspired to work with us after picking up last year’s survival guide at orientation.

This is our second survival guide since the pandemic started. Pre-pandemic, we had originally had them go out at the start of fall. However, we thought this might serve students better if it could be on the stands during ori entation, hence the current timing of this and last year’s issues. This way, students can get the infor mation they need as soon as they reach SIUE.

Though this information is mainly useful to incoming fresh men, even I as a departing senior learned new things from the pro duction of this issue.

Last year’s theme for this issue was local nature exploration, and this theme is similar, but we decided to go with a broader look at the world’s different biomes and animals for this one. Though you won’t find most of this flora and fauna on campus, we thought it’d be a fun theme to jazz up the pages of this survival guide.

As you use this issue to explore SIUE, know that we as the Alestle are here to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date

Making the most of your campus resources

LIV KRAUS former reporter

College can be overwhelming. Thankfully, SIUE has a variety of resources on campus to help make your college experience easier.

Health Service

Health Service is where you can get physical exams, treatment for common illnesses, flu shots and other immunizations. This is also where you can submit required medical forms like your vaccination record. Health Service is located on the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0222. To book an appointment, students can log on to cougarcare.siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-2842.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Counseling Services

Life can be difficult, especially when you’re a college student. This is why Counseling Services offers a variety of different services that allow students to talk to professionals about any topic either virtually or in person. Counseling Services also offers crisis appointments where individuals who are struggling with stress can go in and work on coping mechanisms.

Counseling Services is located on the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0222. To schedule an appointment, students can log on to cougarcare.siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-2842.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Hub

Its full name is the Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub. This office aims to help SIUE achieve its goal of inclusion. It hosts conversations and dialogues around issues of race, gender, identity and more. It also creates the programming for Black Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Latinx Heritage Month and many other celebrations.

The Hub is located on the second floor of the Morris University Center. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

WHO TO KNOW

At SIUE, there’s a few key figures that you need to know about during your time on campus. These are the chancellors and vice chancellors of the university, who help lead many of the decisions that affect campus life.

Minor is the 10th chancellor of SIUE. He assumed the role in March 2022. Each year, the Office of the Chancellor creates an annual report which covers each school as well as other important areas such as diversity and inclusion.

Minor also leads the Chancellor’s Council and is at the top of the university leadership chain.

ACCESS

ACCESS, which stands for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, provides a variety of different learning accommodations to individuals with mental or physical disabilities. ACCESS helps hundreds of students receive diagnoses and resources to assist in skills ranging from studying to test taking.

ACCESS is located in the first level of the Student Success Center in Room 1203. To schedule an appointment, students can visit their website, email myaccess@siue. edu or call 618-650-3726.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Career Development Center

Struggling to choose a major? The Career Development Center has your back. The Career Development Center helps students to not only choose a major, but to build resumes and find a career path to work towards. They can also assist students in searching for internships. The Career Development Center also offers Cougar Closet, a place where students can rent outfits for job interviews, presentations, or anything where business attire is needed.

The Career Development Center is located in the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0281. To schedule an appointment, students can log on to their Cougar Jobline account, email careerdevelopment@siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-3708.

Office hours are Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Lovejoy Library

From study spaces to research assistance, Lovejoy Library has you covered. There are spaces available for working on individual or group assignments. It also has napping spots, printing, research assistance, books to check out and the Makerlab where students can use equipment to work on various creative projects.

Lovejoy Library changes its hours depending on the semester and usually extends hours during finals week to give students more time to study.

More information about the library can be found on page 20.

Rendleman Hall

Rendleman Hall is where you’ll find the Bursar, Financial Aid, ITS, Parking Services and Student Employment among other offices.

The building is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kimmel Student Involvement Center

Commonly referred to as “the Kimmel,” this center is the home of many student organizations on campus; as well as Student Government, the Campus Activities Board and Fraternity and Sorority Life. Their community engagement programs also provide students with community service opportunities.

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center is located on the first floor of the Morris University Center near the Meridian Ballroom. Their office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Student Fitness Center

The Student Fitness Center can cater to most exercise needs. They have a pool, weightlifting equipment, exercise machines, personal training and much more.

The Student Fitness Center is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

The indoor pool is open Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The climbing gym is open Tuesday and Thursday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. These hours are for the fall and spring semesters.

More information about the student fitness center can be found on page 18.

Mental health resources in the local area

BRANDON WELLS

former sports editor

The mental health of students is important and there are many different resources at and around SIUE.

Through Counseling Services, SIUE provides students with easy access to both in-person and remote counseling for mental health. The counselors are also able to refer students struggling with more specific issues to specialists in the area.

Students are also able to refer someone they know to counseling services through filing a CARE report. This will let

counselors know if someone is in need of help — but for emergencies, calling 911 is always suggested.

The counselors are equipped to deal with numerous mental health-related issues, but are not currently equipped to handle: autism spectrum disorder, clinical depression, substance use disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders and learning disorders (i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia).

To schedule an appointment with Counseling Services, you can call their office during office hours at 618-6502842, Monday through Friday from

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ACCESS, although not directly related to mental health, is also helpful in providing services to students to help handle different issues when learning and in the classroom.

Off campus, places such as Centerstone, a facility located in Alton, offer various methods of therapy and counseling as well as military services, addiction recovery, primary care and help with housing for those with mental illnesses.

Another service in Alton, Call for Help, offers aid to sexual assault survivors, therapy, counseling and aid to homeless mothers and their children.

As provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Cobb serves as the chief academic officer of the university. Her office helps guide curriculum changes, new program development, academic policies and other academic areas. Faculty hiring and retention are another large part of Cobb’s work at SIUE.

Miriam Roccia, interim vice chancellor for student affairs

Roccia is currently serving as the interim vice chancellor of student affairs. The office exists to improve the SIUE student experience through activities. It also provides services such as ACCESS, Campus Recreation and more. She originally was the associate vice chancellor, but took up the temporary position after former vice chancellor Jeffrey Waple stepped down near the end of the Fall 2022 semester.

Bill Retzlaff, interim vice chancellor for administration

Retzlaff was made interim vice chancellor for administration on Oct 17, 2022. His office works with many departments that are necessary for the university to function. He and his office work on all SIUE campuses. Some of the other responsibilities include planning and budgeting, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Parking Services and the SIUE Police.

and inclusion

Harris is the first vice chancellor for this position, which was created in 2021. Harris leads the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, supervises the Title IX office, The Hub among other areas of the uni- versity. She helps lead the Bias Incident Response Team and the Anti-Racism Task Force.

James Minor, chancellor

Denise Cobb, provost

Jessica Harris, vice chancellor for antiracism, diversity, equity

Try to get involved, especially if you commute

AUDREY O’RENIC

copy editor

With a 45-minute daily commute to classes every morning, I found it hard to feel connected to SIUE.

I knew nobody and had little understanding of where everything was on campus. I would sit in the library alone in between classes because I had nowhere else to go. I couldn’t just go back to my dorm room for an hour or two until my next class started. After a few weeks, I knew it was time for a change. I hated the feeling of being alone, even when I was around

other people. I hated feeling like a stranger in my own school.

I never intended on becoming part of a sorority. The whole “sisters” thing just wasn’t up my alley. However, when I got the opportunity to join through continuous bidding, which is a less formal, additional opportunity to explore the possibility of joining a sorority. I was so desperate that I decided to accept. I’m glad I did. As stereotypical as it sounds, my sorority has brought me some of the best friends I could have ever asked for.

Becoming a part of The Alestle was the turning point of my freshman year.

The Alestle pushed me out of my comfort zone and gave me the best experience I could have had as a freshman. I learned so much about myself, fellow students, faculty and other communities on campus. The Alestle brought me knowledge on topics I had never thought to pursue and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Getting involved was the best decision I made. Not only did I get to meet new people, but now I have a greater sense of community and belonging at SIUE. Get involved. Meet new people. Put yourself out there. Take risks. Explore new opportunities. College is all about branching

out and trying new things. I never in tended on being part of any of the organi zations I am involved in, but now I’m happy to say that I could not see myself any other way.

Friendships form organically, so don’t stress about finding a group

DYLAN HEMBROUGH reporter

The transition between college and high school involves a lot of change, but foremost in many students’ minds is the social change: how do I make new friends?

During high school, several college students told me that I wouldn’t be in much contact with my high school friends once I graduated. I wasn’t sure how to feel about this because, to be honest, I always had that lingering question in the back of my mind that there was a place out there where I would feel more comfortable and free to be myself. Those same college students assured me there was.

It turns out they were right, but not in the way I initially thought.

In high school, I struggled a lot with acceptance and feeling valued and welcomed by my friends. Once I got to college, I looked at campus and saw it as a golden opportunity for not only making new

friends but making myself someone new as well. So, when I got to SIUE, I set to work trying to be as social as possible, which was a looming order for an introverted freshman who had never lived in the area.

During the first few months of my first semester, I ran around like a headless chicken trying to find a new friend group. After feeling stuck and stagnant for so long in high school, I was finally free to be myself.

What I was actually free to do was meet people before I knew who they truly were. I won’t lie — my first couple of months were very hard on my mental state. The “friends” I thought I was going to spend the next several years with were at each other’s throats in no time over nothing. I thought for a while that I had restarted high school.

It was around this time that I started becoming closer with my coworkers at The Alestle, and the longer I hung out with them and got to know them, the more I realized we had common interests, com-

mon goals and common ideas as to what constituted a friendship. You would think that no needless competition and treating each other with mutual respect would be a common feature of friendships, but it seems the contrary in my experience.

Nevertheless, I grew closer to my coworkers and eventually started calling them friends. We went with each other on Metro East Eats assignments or showed each other around our hometowns, explaining our own histories to each other. I realized one day that, once I’d stopped seeking out that sense of belonging I so badly craved, it finally made its appearance.

Now, this is not to say that you should stay holed up in your room and speak only with your roommate. Doing that won’t get you anywhere. But, by the same token, don’t discount the friendship you can provide because you want to attach yourself to a group. More importantly, don’t discount yourself. If you find yourself trying to create friendships, they either won’t happen,

or they won’t end well.

College is all about meeting new people, and that process ought to be organic. There’s an old Taoist quote about inaction leading to action, commonly misinterpreted as an embrace of ap athy. What Laotzu was actually ad vocating was a hands-off approach. Just let things run their course and occur as they will, and friendships will fall into place.

Make the most of college – get over yourself and out of your own way

NICOLE BOYD opinion editor

I was riddled with anxiety when I started college. Coming from a small private school where I had a graduating class of 37 and wore uniforms, I found myself paralyzed by decisions like what to wear, who to sit by and how to make friends. I was so worried that if I didn’t present myself exactly as I wanted to be perceived, I would make the wrong first impression, and that first impression would be stuck in

everyone’s minds for the next four years.

The reality is that no one is paying attention to you, because they’re either too busy worrying about themselves or secure enough in themselves that they don’t need to judge those around them.

I wish I hadn’t wasted so much time trying to be the smartest, best-dressed or most likable – because even if I was, in college, nobody remembers anyway. (Plus, how self-centered and conceited is that way of thinking, honestly?) Looking back, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to

make new friends because I was too scared to start a conversation or invite people to hang out with me. I wish I realized that most people wanted to make friends just as badly as I did.

I’d like to say that I overcame this anxiety and blossomed quickly after my freshman year, but this is something I’ve just begun to realize as a graduating senior. So, don’t make the same mistake that I did. That person you met who you want to be friends with? Invite them to do something with you. Say hi to the person

you recognize in the Morris Uni versity Center. Put yourself out there. Don’t have a college experience full of “what-ifs.” Have a college experience full of memories.

Making sense of the 60/40 meal plan and dining

FRANCESCA BOSTON

lifestyles editor

SIUE meal plans can be confusing if you are unsure of the process. The 60/40 plan is required for all first-year students living in a first-year residence hall, but all students are able to use Cougar Bucks around campus. Some upper-class students also choose to buy a meal plan when living on campus.

Students will use their student ID card for both dining dollars and Cougar Bucks. The meal plan is referred to as the 60/40 plan because 60 percent of the cost of a meal plan is used to pay for the operational cost of Dining Services, and students can use the remaining 40 percent to pay for food at campus dining.

When students use their meal plan at the dining hall, they are charged 40 percent of the retail cost.

For example, if the retail price of something is

$6.00, students paying with their dining dollars will only be charged $2.40.

There are three plans that can be bought. Plan A, which costs $1,835 a semester, Plan B, which costs $2,180 a semester, and Plan C, which costs $2,535 a semester. Which plan you buy depends on how often you plan on eating at Dining Services, but there are students with Plan A who can get to the end of the year and still have money left over.

Students are able to use their dining dollars at all the dining services in the MUC, including Starbucks. Union Station also takes dining dollars but doesn’t take 60 percent off purchases since it is a convenience store model.

Students are able to check the daily menu for Entrées on the Nutrislice app.

As part of the 60/40, which is also referred to

as ‘Res’ in the dining hall, any remaining balance at the end of the fall semester rolls over to the spring semester, and the final remaining balance will be credited to the student’s account. Students will get back the full amount left on the card, as the 60 percent was taken out at the start of the semester.

Students are able to check their balance at the bottom of each receipt they are given when they check out, or use GET, an online site and app where students can manage their card, check balance and see spending history.

Cougar Bucks are uploaded to your campus card through GET, either online, on the app or by cash or check in the Bursar’s Office in Rendleman Hall. Students can use their Cougar Bucks in the dining hall, Cougar Store, Union Station, for dorm laundry and at certain off-campus restaurants.

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Student Discounts IN THE Metro East Area

54TH STREET, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off (before Tax)

ANNIE’S FROZEN CUSTARD, GLEN CARBON

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

BANN THAI, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

ACCEPTS COUGAR BUCKS

BELLA MILANO, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 20% off

CBD BOTANICALS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% discount with Cougar Card

CHINA KING, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 5% off (Pick up Only)

COLD STONE CREAMERY, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

CRAZY BOWLS & WRAPS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 20% off on Tuesdays

CULVER’S, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

DAIRY QUEEN EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 15% off Daily, 50% off

DAIRY QUEEN GLEN CARBON*

Discount: 10% off Daily

DENNY’S, GLEN CARBON

Discount: 20% off w/ Cougar Card

EDISON’S ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

ESCAPE SALON & SPA, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

FIRST TO THE FINISH, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 20% off non-sale items

HAIR SALOON, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: $5 off regular haircut

HEROIC ADVENTURES, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

HOTSHOTS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

HUDSON JEWELERS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount 10% off w/ Cougar Card

KYOTO SUSHI STEAKHOUSE, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card (Not on Lunch Specials)

LA CASA MEXICANA, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off (Alcoholic Beverages not included)

LA FONDA, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

MIDAS, GLEN CARBON

Discount:  15% off services

ORIENTAL SPOON, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

PAPA JOHN’S, GLEN CARBON

Discount: Large 1 topping for $8, carry out only

PAPA MURPHY’S, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: $3 off

PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS, EDWARDS-

VILLE

Discount: 10% off

PROFILE BY SANFORD, GLEN CARBON 10% discount with Cougar card on non-sale items

QUIZNOS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10%

SONIC, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off Non-Discounted Items

SOURCE JUICERY, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

SUGARFIRE SMOKEHOUSE, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 15%

SUPERCUTS, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: $2 off Haircuts

TECH FUSION, TROY

Discount: 30% off

THE CUP, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

THE PASTA HOUSE, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off

UPS STORE, GLEN CARBON

Discount: 5% off shipping, 15% off printing and packaging

WASABI SUSHI BAR, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 15% off w/ Cougar Card

ACCEPTS COUGAR BUCKS

WINGSTOP, EDWARDSVILLE

Discount: 10% off w/ Cougar Card

Roommate problems happen, here’s how to deal

NICOLE BOYD

opinion editor

While having a roommate can be a great way to learn life skills, sometimes things don’t work out as planned.

When it comes to conflict, prevention is best. Within the first few weeks of the semester, residents should fill out the roommate agreement on Roompact. This provides the opportunity to communicate expectations regarding guests, cleaning, noise and substances in the living space.

However, even when taking such precautions, conflict can happen. Residents are first required to discuss the issue directly and in person with the parties involved.

If an in-person conversation does not improve

as well as a written agreement. If that does not work, the resident should consult their Community Director, who will schedule a meeting with the roommates. All students involved in the conflict must be included in the conversation. University Housing will not address a situation until all parties have been heard.

Finally, as a last resort, residents may request a space change. The opportunity to make a space change begins in the third week of the semester, except in emergency situations. Students in emergency situations are given priority, as determined by housing staff. If no open spaces are available, students may be approved to do a room swap with another resident. Before changing rooms, the resident must complete an online module with information on successfully living with a roommate.

After completing the module, residents have three

meet with potential roommates before choosing a space. If they fail to choose a new space within three business days, they drop to the bottom of the list of requests.

When filling out the space change request form, residents must indicate whether they have spoken with their roommates about possible solutions and their intention to change spaces, and whether they have spoken with their RA about their desire for a space change.

According to the University Housing website, space changes are not intended to be the first option when conflict arises.

“There are benefits to experiencing conflict; these types of situations provide us with opportunities to strengthen our communication skills, better understand our values, and learn to compromise and [negotiate. All] of these are necessary real-world skills,” the website reads.

EMILY STERZINGER editor-in-chief

Egg and Cheese Burrito

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs

• 2 flour tortillas

• 2 slices cheddar or American cheese

• cooking spray

• salsa - optional

Instructions:

(Steps 1 and 2 can be skipped if you have a microwave ramen cooker.)

1. Spray a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray.

2. Beat the eggs in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for about 90 seconds, until eggs are done. (For best results, stir the eggs after every 30 seconds).

3. Cut the cooked egg in half.

4. Place a piece of egg and a slice of cheese on each tortilla.

5. Fold or roll up the tortillas to make burritos.

6. Put into the microwave for 20 seconds to melt the cheese.

7. Enjoy with salsa if desired.

5 Minute Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup elbow macaroni

• 1⁄2 cup water

• 3 tablespoons milk

• salt, to taste

• pepper, to taste

• 1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• fresh chive, to garnish, optional

Instructions:

1. Lightly spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray and mix together Bisquick mix, milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut oil inside.

2. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the mixture.

3. If desired, swirl with the tip of a knife to spread throughout the mug.

4. Microwave for one minute.

Mug Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

• 1⁄4 cup Bisquick mix

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Lightly spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray and mix together Bisquick mix, milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut oil inside.

2. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the mixture.

3. If desired, swirl with the tip of a knife to spread throughout the mug.

4. Microwave for one minute.

Lemon Shakeups

Ingredients:

• 1 Lemon

• 3 cup of water

• 1/4 cup of sugar

Instructions

1. Make sure to clean lemons throughly.

2. Cut lemon in halves or fourths and squeeze into a cup. Once completely juiced, drop rinds into cup as well.

3. Add water and sugar to cup and stir.

Spicy Egg Ramen

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg

• 1 pack of ramen noodles

• 2 teaspoons sriracha

• 2 teaspoons soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Add 2 cups of water and ramen to a five cup microwavable bowl.

2. Microwave for five minutes, stirring at the halfway point.

3. Drain once cooked and set aside.

4. Spray a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray.

5. Beat the eggs in the bowl.

6. Cook for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between until they’re done.

7. Break them up in the bowl and lay drained noodles on top.

8. Mix sriracha, brown sugar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl.

9. Pour the mixture over the noodles, and mix the noodles, eggs and mixture together.

Barbecue Chicken Nachos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded

• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

• 2 large handfuls tortilla chips

• 1⁄4 cup pico de gallo

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

• guacamole, to serve

• sour cream, to serve

Instructions:

1. Mix the chicken with the barbecue sauce, then spread evenly over a bed of tortilla chips.

2. Spread the pico de gallo, cheese, and green onions evenly on top, then microwave for about 1-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

3. Dollop with some guacamole and sour cream, then serve.

4. Put lid on cup and shake until sugar is dissolved. I

GABRIEL BRADY managing editor

If you’re new to the area or a native to the region who wants to recap, there’s plenty of ways to spend time off in the area without even going across the Mississippi River.

STUDY OR CHILL AT A CAFE

There’s nearly an endless stream of cafes and coffee shops nearby. In Edwardsville itself, there’s Sacred Grounds Cafe, and, just across the street from it, 222 Artisan Bakery. Closer to the main campus itself is Goshen Coffee Roasters. Alternatively, if you’re on the Alton campus, Maeva’s Coffee is a leisurely walk or a short drive away. All over the Metro East, you can visit one of the area’s fastest-growing small businesses, Germania Brewhaus, with new locations constantly popping up all over the region.

TAKE A HIKE

There are plenty of hiking trails in the area if you’re the type of person to enjoy a nice isolated walk in the forest, or, alternatively, a hike with friends. If you want a view over the bluffs of the Mississippi all the way to St. Louis, there’s Pere Marquette State Park, named for the French Jesuit missionary who explored the area in the late 1600s. There’s also the aptly-named Nature Institute in Godfrey, Illinois. The SIUE campus is also surrounded by four different Madison County Transit Trails. There’s the Delyte W. Morris Trail, the Bluff Trail, the Nature Trail and the Goshen Trail. The Metro East has a wonderful amount of green spaces to explore.

CATCH A MOVIE

Movie theaters are a classic way to hang out. There are plenty of standard movie theaters in the area, but there are also plenty of theaters in the area with enhanced experiences. If you’re looking for an old-timey movie experience, there’s

the locally-owned Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. For a bargain, they have their $3 Tuesday movies all summer. There’s also NCG Cinema in Alton, Illinois, for the classic ‘80s feeling of going to the mall with friends and seeing a movie. NCG Cinema also boasts alcoholic beverages for anyone who’s over 21 seeing a film. The AMC Theater in Edwardsville offers the same, as well as the only IMAX screens in the area, unless you go across the river.

ESCAPE A ROOM (REAL OR VIRTUAL)

If you and your friends like a good puzzle, there are a few escape room options in the area. You can check out Escape 618 Escape Room in Belleville, Illinois, which got a whole redesign and renovations during the pandemic. There’s also Alton Room Escape, which has a room themed after being lost while hiking. If you’re more interested in a virtual reality experience, you can check out Omnidome VR in Maryville, Illinois. They have more straightforward escape rooms, arcade

games and other options if that’s what you’d rather do.

EXPLORE LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND CUISINE

Edwardsville prides itself on being a “foodie town,” which means there are plenty of fun restaurants to enjoy. From Cleveland Heath, serving up gourmet comfort with local seasonal menu, to Kyoto, a sushi hibachi restaurant in Edwardsville perfect for dinners with friends and family, there is something in Edwardsville for everybody. Edwardsville is also home to cheaper places such as Wang Gang, a more casual fusion restaurant, Thai spots like Bann Thai and Zapp Tha and plenty of Tex-Mex restaurants like La Fonda and Chava’s. Outside of Edwardsville there are plenty of delicious spots to try. Andria’s Steakhouse, located in an older house in O’Fallon, is for fancier events like birthdays and graduation while Crazy Bowls and Wraps is a Metro East only chain with delicious and healthy food.

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SIUE’s winding paths are unlike a typical college campus and that fact provides many opportunities for students to hike, bike and skate.

SIUE’s main campus is located on 2,660 acres, which means a majority of the campus is wooded. SIUE is home to a 380-acre nature preserve that is used for research by faculty and students. There are several hiking trails at SIUE, including ones located behind the freshman dorms, such as the Nature Preserve Loop located behind Prairie Hall.

For students who prefer to bike, skate or walk on paved paths, the Madison County Transit Trail is a 130-mile trail system that winds throughout the SIUE campus and the surrounding area. For more information, visit the MCT Trail website.

There are places to explore outside of campus as well. Located near downtown Edwardsville, the Watershed Nature Center is a 40-acre park with walking trails and scenic pavilions. It’s open during daylight hours and provides a unique look at the local grasslands, wildlife and preservation.

Edwardsville is also home to Bohm Woods, which is a nature preserve located near campus that allows for hiking and limited hunting with a permit.

Other local outdoor spaces include the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, John M. Olin Nature Preserve and the Arlington Wetlands, all of which are free to the public and open throughout the year.

For students looking for more challenging hiking, Mastodon State Park in Missouri has a couple of uphill hikes and is less than 45 minutes from campus. The Pere Marquette Outer Loop, a 6.3-mile hike that takes roughly three hours to complete, is located 45 minutes from campus in Grafton, Illinois.

There are many options to get outside when attending SIUE, from walking and biking to skating and hiking. Take advantage of SIUE’s unique location.

FRANCESCA BOSTON lifestyles editor

Mapped by art: A guided tour of art on campus

All over campus, there are art pieces on display that are designed and made by SIUE students. After a certain amount of time on campus, these pieces change from strange objects that catch your eye into classic landmarks that remind you of SIUE. So, here’s a guided tour to a few of these pieces.

“Inside/Outside” - Walking from the red parking lots to Hairpin Drive, rocks pierced by metal beams in the shape of a human’s head can be seen. Inside the head, native plants are growing. This piece is by studio art student Vincent Stemmler.

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“Ethos,” “Pathos” and “Logos“ - Three black obelisks are positioned in a triangle around campus, and came from the mind of studio arts sculpture student Joseph Ovalle. Fittingly, ‘Pathos’ is near the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, ‘Ethos’ is near the science buildings and ‘Logos’ is between Peck Hall and Founders Hall.

“Transformation“ - Junior Maddox Beverly designed and built the sculpture of a butterfly taking flight near Dunham Hall, very close to Wongchanglaw’s ‘Mark of Loo.’

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“Seven Cows” - Located on University Drive near parking lot P-3 and behind Peck Hall, you will find a giant steak from studio arts drawing student Haley Inyart. It asks viewers to reflect on the origins of food, as well as the true cost of it.

Text by Gabriel Brady

‘Mark of Loo‘ - On the path from MUC to the Engineering Building is a 10 ft long and 6.8 ft long sculpture of a toilet on its side, with hands painted onto it. The piece was done by Natcha Wongchanglaw, a teaching assistant in art and design. Upon closer inspection, each hand is marred with scars.

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If you have young children who need somewhere to stay while you attend or teach classes on campus, the Early Childhood Development Center allows you to leave your child in the care of student employees in educational or developmental fields.

A MAP OF CAMPUS BUILDINGS

2) Student Fitness Center

For athletic activities, visit the Student Fitness Center. This building has a free weight room, several multi-purpose sports courts, an indoor track, a rock climbing gym and more.

3) Vadalabene Center

The office of kinesiology and health education is in this building, as well as athletic resources

for students, including an indoor pool and racquetball courts.

4) Alumni Hall Alumni Hall is connected to Founders Hall and similarly, it has plenty of general classrooms. Psychology, the School of Nursing, art education, geography, public administration and policy analysis, aerospace studies and applied communications studies

each have their offices in Alumni Hall.

5) Founders Hall Alumni Hall is connected to Founders Hall and similarly has plenty of general classrooms. Founders Hall also holds the office for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

6) Peck Hall

This is where most of your general education classes will be held. English, foreign languages and literature, philosophy, sociology, political science, social work, criminal justice, history, anthropology and the College of Arts and Sciences all have their offices here.

1) Early Childhood Development Center

BUILDINGS TO GUIDE YOUR WAY

7) Lovejoy Library

Named after 19th-century abolitionist journalist Elijah P. Lovejoy, this building has tons of books to check out, as well as study spaces for solo work or group projects.

8) Rendleman Hall

With too many offices to list, the chancellor and all vice chancellors have their offices here. If

you have an issue with almost anything from financial aid to parking services to the registrar, this is the building to visit.

9) Morris University Center

If you’re looking for food on campus, somewhere to pick up extra pencils for classes or even just somewhere to hang out with friends, the MUC is the place to go. Events are frequently held on

the first floor throughout the year.

10) Dunham Hall With an auditorium as well as campus radio station WSIE-FM, this building is focused on the performing arts. The offices here are theater and dance, music and mass communication.

11) Science Buildings East and West

These two buildings, connected by a bridge, hold the offices for mathematics and statistics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and management and marketing.

12) Engineering Building

This building is the home to many offices for the different

areas of engineering at SIUE. Civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, construction and computer sciences all are located in the Engineering Building.

13) Art and Design Building

The offices of art and design are in this building, as well as many pieces on display created by students in the department.

– Gabriel Brady, Managing Editor

Finding your way around Cougar lingo

There are many terms and abbreviations unique to SIUE, and these can be confusing at first for those unfamiliar with them. Below is a list of some of those that are commonly used on campus.

Acronyms

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Terms to Know

Cougar Bucks

Morris University Center

Student Success Center

Vadalabene

Center

Student Fitness Center

Campus

Activity

Board

Black Board

Pronounced ‘muck,’ this building houses most of the campus’ food options and is used for many events that take place throughout the year.

The SSC houses the Academic Advising Department, ACCESS, Career Development Center, Counseling Services, Health Service, Office of International Student and Scholar Services and the Student Government office. This space also functions as a study area with chairs, booths and computers.

Short for Vadalabene Center, the VC houses the university’s gym that is primarily used for sporting events and is attached to the Student Fitness Center.

The SFC houses a variety of recreational courts used for volleyball, badminton, pickleball, racquetball and basketball. It also holds SIUE’s weight room, an indoor pool, climbing gym, fitness and strength areas and the wellness center, which is a program that assists the SIUE community with making healthy lifestyle choices.

Money that can be put on students’ Cougar Card, the student identification, and used to purchase food on campus at a 5 percent discount and items bought at the Cougar Store at a 10 percent discount. Cougar Bucks can also be used for printers, laundry machines and vending machines located on campus, and select locations off campus as well.

The Goshen

The sunken lounge in the center of the MUC’s main level where student organizations often set up booths and other events. It also provides students a comfortable place to rest in between classes.

The Rock

A landmark at SIUE that is located in the center of the Quad and frequently painted with symbols of student organizations and various messages spread by the campus community.

Eddie the Cougar

The university’s mascot who can be seen at sporting and various other on-campus events. Eddie follows two previous mascots, live cougars named Chimega and Kyna that lived on campus for a combined 19 years.

The Dome

The Buckminster Fuller dome is a dome-shaped building next to the MUC’s back parking lot and is home to the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability. The dome also houses many religious and community events.

Short for Campus Activities Board, this is a student organization that provides social, recreational, educational and cultural events on campus throughout the year.

The Alestle

Pronounced ‘uh-les-tuhl,’ The Alestle is the university’s award-winning student-run news organization. The name is an acronym for the three SIUE campuses: Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville.

Cougar Tuesdays

Blackboard is an online service used by the majority of classes a student will take, both in-person and online. It organizes these courses and allows the instructor to give class announcements, upload assignments, upload course materials and post

Those with an SIUE ID receive a 50 percent discount off their Dairy Queen orders at the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon locations on the first and last Tuesday of each month. They require that students show their Cougar Card to receive this discount.

Gasdonald’s

A combined McDonald’s and Circle K gas station located right off campus at the corner of IL-157 and Center Grove Rd.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government represents the student body and works to solve issues on campus that affect students, while also giving students a voice.

The Student Government office is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center in Room 1280. You can get in touch with the Student Government by calling 618-650-3818.

Student organizations to explore on campus

LIV KRAUS former reporter

SIUE has a variety of student run organizations to help get you involved on campus. Below is a list of some of them to

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD (CAB)

The Campus Activities board hosts over a hundred programs a year designed to get students more socially involved on campus. The only requirement for undergrads to join is to have at least a 2.5 GPA.

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about the Campus Activities Board, you can

THE GENDER-SEXUALITY ALLIANCE

The Gender-Sexuality Alliance at SIUE promotes inclusivity and offers a safe place for LGBTQ+ and allies. You can contact them through the Get Involved page https://siue. campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gsa/contact or email them at siuegsa@outlook.com.

ROTARACT CLUB

Rotaract Club is dedicated to creating strong leaders through community service. They host community service events and raise money for charities.

If you are interested in learning more, you can email alishow@siue.edu.

AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS

Students can experience the learning and making of robotics through various platforms in the Autonomous Robotics Club. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience level. If you are interested in joining, you can email jshemwe@siue.edu or jseffin@siue.edu.

There are hundreds of different organizations, clubs and honor societies you can join at SIUE. You can visit SIUE’s Get Involved Page for more information.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK

Black Girls Rock is an organization that aims to empower women of color. They host numerous events throughout the year that promote the excellence of black women. Black Girls Rock accepts all students regardless of race, religion or sex.

You can reach out to Black Girls Rock by emailing siuebgr@gmail.com

CYCLING CLUB

If you’re interested in road or mountain biking, the Cycling Club is the perfect place for you. Whether cycling competitively or just for fun, this club offers different types of riding for everyone.

You can contact them by emailing tkrausz@siue.edu or by calling 618-514-7742.

ACTIVE MINDS

Active Minds works to break stigmas surrounding mental health by spreading awareness and providing resources to anyone at SIUE. They host multiple events, promoting mental health throughout the year.

If you are interested in joining, you can email dadebis@siue.edu.

Course delivery Modes and registering for classes

Registering for classes in college is something that can differ from college to college. Below is a guide to assist students in learning the registration process on the SIUE cougarnet website.

PAYING FOR PARKING TICKETS

Paying for parking tickets is a simple process on campus.

Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week on all residential lots and failure to abide by the parking regulations will result in a citation.

Non-residential lots are available for parking after 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and all-day on weekends.

Students are able to pay the citation with a credit card by logging into SIUE Parking Portal using their SIUE e-ID and password. After that, students can search for the citation by the printed number on the ticket or their license plate number.

The portal also includes an appeal process for parking citations, where students can report them with a/at the cost of a $5 online payment.

A $10 late fee is added when a fine is not paid within 14 days.

Parking services office in Rendleman Hall is an in-person option for students to pay their parking fees.

PAY-BY-SPACE PARKING

Single-space parking on campus has a 30 minute minimum with a payment of $0.75 per half hour.

Pay-by-space parking is available in lots A, B, C, E and F which are $1.50 per hour. Rendleman Hall’s Lot C has a daily time limit of two hours.

The Kiosks are located in each lot with metered spaces, and they can also be found in the MUC to renew parking.

University police will write citations on expired meters and when a time limit is exceeded.

Students must pay for numbered spaces regardless of permit status.

Flowbird is an app students can use to manage their accounts and make payments at parking meters.

AHMAD LATHAN former reporter

AHMAD LATHAN former reporter

DAMIAN MORRIS multi media editor

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A parking meter outside the MUC. | Bruce Darnell / The Alestle

Get to know Lovejoy Library

FRANCESCA BOSTON lifestyles editor

Lovejoy Library is home to many study spaces, sleeping spots and the Maker Lab, which allows students access to equipment such as a 3D printer or a programmable embroidery sewing machine.

When it comes to study spaces, students can reserve study rooms, use collaborative spaces found throughout the library or find a quiet corner to get some work done. Lovejoy also has treadmill and bike desks throughout the second and third floors for more active students. Nap pods, bean bags and the third-floor meditation room are available for students who may need to take a break.

The Maker Lab is located

on the first floor of the library and is full of specialized equipment for students to design and create projects. Students are able to use the Maker Lab for more than just academic projects, as personal projects are allowed and encouraged. All of the equipment is free to use, but students may have to purchase additional supplies, such as the correct size mugs or buttons. Students are able to purchase certain items at the Maker Lab or circulation desk of Lovejoy Library.

A few of the pieces in the Maker Lab include a 3D Doodle Pen, a Dremel Engraver, a soldering iron kit, a T-shirt heat-press, a laminator and Glowforge Plus, which is a laser engraver/cutter.

The Maker Lab is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m - 4

p.m. Students must make reservations during those hours to use a certain piece of equipment. Bill Weidler, the contact person for the Maker Lab, is available to walk students through the equipment.

To see a full list of available equipment and tools, as well as past projects made using the Maker Lab, visit Lovejoy Library on the SIUE website and search Maker Lab.

A newer addition to the library is the Wiggle Rooms located on the second floor. They are enclosed boxes similar to phone booths and have a wireless phone charger, whiteboard, stool and plug-in. They are soundproof, for students who are in Zoom class or giving a virtual presentation.

Students can check out both

research and pleasure reads at Lovejoy Library or ask for research help through the live chat on the websites. The librarians are able to help students with citations, finding articles or other research questions that may arise. The library also provides access to Kanopy, which is a streaming service for academic or educational documentaries.

ITS is located in the basement of Lovejoy Library for students who may need assistance with Blackboard, Zoom, Cougarnet or many other technological problems.

For more information on Lovejoy Library, visit its website. Lovejoy Library workers also post updates and announcements on their social media, @siuelibrary on Instagram or SIUE Lovejoy Library on Facebook.

Paying for parking:

AHMAD LATHAN former reporter

Parking rules

Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week on all residential lots. Failure to abide by the parking regulations will result in a citation.

Non-residential lots are available for parking after 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and all-day on weekends.

Flowbird is an app students can use to manage their accounts and make payments at parking meters.

Paying for citations

Students are able to pay the citation with a credit card by logging into the SIUE parking portal using their SIUE e-ID and password. Once logged in, students can search for the citation by the printed number on the ticket or their license plate number.

The portal also includes an appeal pro cess for parking citations, where students

can appeal their citation with a $5 online payment.

A $10 late fee is added when a fine is not paid within 14 days.

The parking services office in Rendleman Hall is an in-person option for students to pay their parking fees.

Pay-by-space parking

Single-space parking on campus has a 30 minute limit with a payment of $0.75 per half hour.

Pay-by-space parking is available in Lots

A, B, C, E, F and VC which are $1.50 per hour. Rendleman Hall’s lot C has a daily time limit of two hours.

To pay, remember your parking number and visit one of the kiosks located nearby. An indoor kiosk is located in the Morris University Center for parking renewal throughout the day.

know

Give your car a brake: A guide to campus parking

EMILY STERZINGER

editor-in-chief

Prices and Locations

RED PASS:

Year: $144, Semester: $87

Lots: P4-12

After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

BROWN PASS:

Year: $202, Semester: $121

Lots: P4-12, F

After 3 p.m.: P1-3

YELLOW PASS: (RESIDENTIAL)

Year: $182, Semester: $110

Lots: P4-12

After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

COMMUTER SILVER PASS:

Year: $173, Semester: $106

Lots: P4-12

After 3 p.m.: A, E, F, P1-3

GREEN PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY UNLESS WON BY LOTTERY*)

Year: $202, Semester: $121

Lots: P1-12, A, E After 3 p.m.: F

BLUE PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY)

Year: $160, Semester: $94

Lots: P1-12

After 3 p.m.: F

ORANGE PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY)

Year: $202, Semester: $121

Lots: P4-12,A,D,E,G After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

RESIDENTIAL SILVER PASS:

Year: $192, Semester: $115

Lots: P4-12

After 3 p.m.: A, E, F, P1-3

SPORTS TO LOOK OUT FOR 2023 - 2024 SEASON

MEN’S SPORTS

BASEBALL Season: Spring

Home Game Location: Simmons

Baseball Complex

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: TBE

Last Season Overall Standings: TBE

GOLF Season: Fall/Spring

Home Game Location: Harry

Gallatin Golf Practice Facility (all games off campus)

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: Finished 4th of 9 teams

WRESTLING

Season: Fall/Spring

WOMEN’S SPORTS

BASKETBALL Season: Fall

Home Game Location: Sam M.

Vadalabene Center

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: 7-11

Last Season Overall Standings: 9-22

SOCCER Season: Fall Home Game Location: Ralph Korte Stadium

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: 5-1-2

Last Season Overall Standings: 8-6-4

TRACK AND FIELD

SOFTBALL

Season: Spring

Home Game Location: Cougar Field

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: TBE

Last Season Overall Standings: TBE

TENNIS Season: Fall/Spring

Home Game Location: SIUE

Tennis Courts

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: 4-1

Last Season Overall Standings: 17-5

TRACK AND FIELD Season: Spring

Home Game Location: Ralph

Korte Stadium

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: TBE

CROSS COUNTRY

Season: Spring

Home Game Location: SIUE Cross Country Course

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: Finished 8th of 10 teams

Home Game Location: Sam M.

Vadalabene Center

Last Season Mid-American Conference Standings: 2-7

Last Season Overall Standings: 6-8

Season: Spring

Home Game Location: Ralph Korte Stadium

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: TBE

CROSS COUNTRY Season: Spring

Home Game Location: SIUE Cross Country Course

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: 8th of 10 teams

VOLLEYBALL

Season: Fall Home Game Location: Sam M.

Vadalabene Center

Last Season Ohio Valley Conference Standings: 13-17

Last Season Overall Standings: 8-10

All you need to know about the Student Fitness Center

BRANDON WELLS former sports editor

From basketball to weightlifting, the Student Fitness Center on campus has a lot to offer all students.

Connected to the Vadalabene Center, the SFC consists of multiple rooms for weightlifting, courts for basketball and club activities, such as a rink to practice hockey, rooms for recreational activities and even a pool.

Activities related to clubs can be discussed at the front desk of the building near the entrance of the weight room and courts, while equipment such as basketballs or weightlifting belts can be checked out from the equipment issue desk on the way to the locker rooms.

The primary uses for the SFC have been basketball and volleyball on two of the primary courts, as well as the general fitness/cardio room and weight room.

With professional equipment from machines to weight racks, the SFC weight room offers methods for a wide variety of fitness such as crossfit and powerlifting.

The SFC also offers many services such as:

• Nutrition counseling

• Health and wellness checks

• Club membership contacts

• Personal training/coaching

• An indoor walking/running track

• Climbing walls

• Camping equipment rental

The facility is also home to one of the many dining options on campus, Freshens. Freshens is unique among SIUE’s dining options with its trademark smoothies, which are only available there.

College can feel overwhelming at times, which is why it’s important to have strong healthy strategies to cope with stress. Here’s a short guide to help any college student, new or old.

One of the best ways to avoid stress is to work on having effective time management skills. Owning a planner and keeping track of when your assignments are due, what days you have to take exams and when your appointments are will help you to stay as organized as possible.

A large factor for stress is caused by procrastination. It can be easy to want to push working on assignments off in place of doing something more enjoyable, but the problem is that it leads to having more work to do in a shorter amount of time with results that aren’t always ideal.

While it’s important to make sure you set aside time to study, it’s also important to make sure you set time aside for yourself.

Practicing self care on a regular basis effectively reduces stress. There are many ways to practice self care such as going on a walk, watching your favorite movie or hanging out with your friends.

Always make sure that you keep track of your mental health and try to recognize when it’s time to take action. Allowing stressors to build up over time can take a toll on your mental health and lead to burning out over time.

If you find yourself struggling in class, don’t wait to take action. Try to stay ahead of the problem by emailing your professors, forming a study group with people from your class, or using one of the many resources on campus like ACCESS or the Tutoring Resource Center.

There are also resources on campus like Counseling Services who are able to assist you in identifying and solving whatever stressors you may be facing.

Remember that you are not alone and that while college can be stressful at times, there are ways to help cope with the stress in order to have an enjoyable college experience.

| Text by Liv Kraus, illustrations by Thea Weltzin

ALEX AULTMAN

former editor-in-chief

While it would be ideal that no discrimination occurs at SIUE, it is an unfortunate reality at any institution. Here is a breakdown of different reports at the university, what they are for and how to file them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS AND TITLE IX

Title IX is the law that prohibits discrimination based on sex at schools that receive federal funds. As of August of 2021, Title IX includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Equal opportunity and access (EOA) complaints are filed for instances of harassment, discrimination, retal- iaton and sexual harassment based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability and veteran status.

There is a PDF form on the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX

Coordination’s website for reporting the above instances. It asks for information about the person filing the complaint, the basis of the complaint, who is being accused, details of the complaint, witnesses, supporting materials and what solution the complainant seeks.

If email is preferred, it needs to include information that addresses each section of the form. There are also staff available to help people complete the form. This form can be mailed to or dropped off at the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination.

Instances of sexual assault, misconduct, relationship violence and stalking can be reported through the Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Incident Report. This form asks for information about the person filing (though it can be anonymous), the date, time and location of the incident, names of the individuals involved and other details of the incident.

Further information can be found in SIUE’s Sexual Assault, Sexual Miscon-

duct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedures.

The above reports can also be started by contacting Director for Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination Jamie Ball at jball@siue.edu.

BIAS INCIDENTS

Bias incidents are verbal, written, physical or psychological threats made on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, atypical heredity or cellular blood trait and military service or veteran status.

They can be reported through the Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion website. This form will ask for information about the submitter (though it can be anonymous), involved parties, description of the incident, if the police have responded, supporting documentation like photos, videos or emails and

how the submitter would like to receive follow-up communication.

These reports go to the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) and the person filing should receive an email confirmation. A member of BIRT will contact the submitter to provide resources and forward the incident to a relevant office like university police or Title IX.

DISABILITY ACCESS RESPONSE TOOL

Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has a form on their website to report barriers to access on campus. This can be used to report things like a blocked accessible parking spot, an automatic door malfunctioning, among other issues that may be difficult for individuals with disabilities on campus.

This form will ask for the date, time and location of the incident, description of the barrier or issue, if the submitter wants a

How to change your name in university systems

EMILY STERZINGER

editor-in-chief

There are many reasons a student may want to change their name at SIUE, even if it isn’t legally changed. It’s valuable for trans students, or even students in general who don’t want to be referred to by their legal name.

There are two ways to complete a name change request.

VIA EMAIL

Using an SIUE email address, students have to email servicecenter@siue.edu with their legal name and preferred name.

VIA FORM

Students can come into the service center at Rendleman Hall 1207 to fill out the form inperson. Students can also find

the name change form available online on the Registrar’s website under student forms and email, fax or mail the form to the service center.

Questions can be directed to the service center at Rendleman Hall 1207 or 650-3770.

If there are any issues, Heather Yeager should be contacted at hdehner@siue.edu.

Before the name change is finalized, if you want your professors to call you by something other than your legal name, it’s a good idea to let them know during attendance. If that isn’t an option, you can also come up to them after class or email them to let them know what name you go by.