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Weeks of Welcome 2018 begins August 16 HANNAH SMITH | @h_lou_s
Southern Illinois University’s Weeks of Welcome 2018 begins Aug. 16 with a weekend of Saluki Startup events. “[These events] are the ideal opportunity for [students] to have fun with other new students,” Cornè Prozesky, Interim Director at the Rec Center said. “Like when you would go away to summer camp and the first person you meet becomes your best friend for life.” The Student Rec Center will be hosting Saluki Basecamp from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 and 17. The events will have music and giveaways and then from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, a Saluki Spirit zone where students can tie-dye t-shirts and create banners for free. Events continue Thursday
night after move in with Light Up the Lake, taking place at Becker Pavilion on campus lake from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be music, glow sticks for the students and a range of outdoor activities, including canoeing, paddle boating, kayaking, volleyball, disc golf, spike ball, bags and more. Friday night the Saluki Startup kick-off event begins at 6 p.m. with New Student Convocation at the SIU Arena. The night will continue at the arena with a pep rally, where students can learn the SIU fight song and cheers. Afterwards a new student photo will be taken and students can move on to Welcome Fest, where different Carbondale businesses will be handing out free samples and goodies. The event will end with fireworks and a showing of Marvel’s Black Panther with
free food donated by SIU Credit Union. On Saturday, Aug. 18, on the south lawn of the Rec Center, Meet Me on Main will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. allowing new students to familiarize with local main street attractions. The event will have games, prizes and free food. On Sunday, Aug. 18, festivities will continue with Watermelon Fest on the Morris Library front lawn, where students can participate in a variety of watermelon-based activities, such as bowling, a photo booth and a watermelon eating contest. In the evening at Bucky's Dome by Thompson Point, there will be an InterVarsity block party, with free food, games and prizes. Following Saluki Startup, will be six Weeks of Welcome with
events spanning from Aug. 19 to Sept. 29. New Student Programs extended the Weeks of Welcome events to help with transitioning to college. Weeks of Welcome previously extended the first three weeks in the semester and was extended to the first six weeks. Shannon Schroeder, New Student Programs Coordinator said the first three weeks will be similar to what they have done in the past, including Registered Student Organization fairs and events to help students get involved and meet new friends. The second three weeks will have academics focused events. “The last three weeks are when [students’] classes will start to pick up and they will have that first paper due or they’ll start studying for that first test," Schroeder
said. "We're going to do a lot of programming that will focus more on the academic side when it comes to the university.” Schroeder said the New Student Programs Office is building a student workshop series called Saluki Starter Kit. “[It] will have a total of 12 different workshops focusing on a variety of the things that students typically need help on or don’t know enough about,” Schroeder said. These workshops will go over topics such as Desire to Learn, which is the university’s online service for teaching, classwork and homework, how to write an email correctly and how to manage stress. A detailed list of Weeks of Welcome events can be found at https://wow.siu.edu or on the My SIU app.
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What to expect when you move into the dorms EMILY COOPER | Daily Egyptian
Dorm expections is high on the list of the most frequently asked questions incoming students have, and there’s no easy answer for it. Freshmen worry about what they should expect all of summer break and it often goes unanswered until the day they leave home. Moving into the dorms is one of the biggest steps during the transition from high school to college. You are used to waking up in your own bed with a mattress that was bought to comfort you. Before you know it you will be packing up your room to move miles away to your dream college where a thin, blue twin mattress covers the hovering bed above your desk in your new home. Move in day If you think moving into your dorm will be like it was for any movie or TV show you’re in for a rude awakening. Moving in is a hassle on its own so beware of the problems that lie ahead of you. The summer heat and humidity of Carbondale will hit you the most when you rush back and forth from your room to your car to grab more clothes and shoes. There are no elevators in any of the dorms, so don’t freak out if you have to lug your mini-fridge up three flights of stairs. Take advantage of the student volunteers who are helping with move in. They are there to help so put them to work. The fewer trips upstairs the better for everyone. Thompson Point has very little parking, it is best to get in and get out so it can relieve the stress of those in line behind you waiting to unload. If family members are helping you move in, let them help you with the little things like hanging clothes and making
your bed. Be sure to take them up on the Walmart run for cleaning supplies, snacks and other miscellaneous items. Move in can take a few hours if you’re lucky. There might be a lot of tears after hours of lifting boxes full of the little necessities to make your numbered door feel more like home. And they were roommates Roommates: the biggest worry of them all. Many incoming freshmen or transfer students worry about this at least once. The thought of living with a stranger really throws people off, but more than likely people automatically think of what their alternative solution is when they hate their roommate. The most important thing anyone can do when they meet their roommate is to be open-minded and respect each other — just don't expect to be best friends from the get-go. You should expect to hate your roommate somedays and love them others. Usually, when people are around each other that often it’s bound to happen. They’re like a weird mixture of this person who never leaves your space and also your only family in college. It all comes down to communication. Not everything you like your roommate
“The most important thing anyone can do when they meet their roommate is to be open-minded and respect each other— just don't expect to be best friends from the get-go."
will like, but if you learn to coexist with them, you'll both be better off. Be open College is not a constant party or a sleepover. It may start out that way, but the excitement fizzles out and you realize you have to be an adult. First things first, be mindful because you have to share your space with other people. Schedule in downtime for yourself to rejuvenate after a weekend spent with friends. Just like with your roommate, when it comes to friends you have to keep an open mind. People are everywhere. Sit next to someone new in one of your lectures, meet people on your floor or join an RSO you always wanted to try. When people from your 10 a.m. class invite you to the dining hall for ice cream, go. Potential friendships are everywhere you look, don’t be afraid to break out of your shell and just say “hi,” It goes a long way. Last thoughts There are so many changes within three months of your high school graduation to college move-in day, learn to be open to new windows of opportunities in life. College is hard at times, but when you look back you’ll remember all the great memories you will have at SIU, rather than the negative ones of allnighters for a final exam or reading your textbook on your way to class as a last minute study session. Whatever the case may be, just know that college isn’t half as bad as some people will tell you. If you learn to be open, respectful of each other and manage your time you'll be better off. It’s a weird time in your life, you have to make all new friends as you part ways with your childhood friends. It can be tough, but the more involved you are at SIU the easier it will be to adjust to life outside of your numbered room.
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Six things you shouldn’t pack for the dorms JEREMY BROWN | @JeremyBrown_DE
Many incoming freshmen students think of all the possibilities for their first dorm room — what decorations they’ll have, what hobbies they’ll try or how well they’ll fit with a roommate. The dorms are small but they provide you with your first sense of independence, allowing you to decorate to suit your interests. However, there are some things you just shouldn’t bring to the dorms. Trinkets, odds and ends, that sort of thing… Decorating your desk can be a fun, personalized experience. But when you bring numerous little ornaments, toys, trophies and knickknacks, usually most of them end up in a drawer or box that never sees the light of day. Or the fluorescent dorm lights, for that matter. It’s not to say every person overpacks trinkets, but only bring
the most valuable ones for your desk. You don’t want to bring a shoebox of memorabilia that clutters valuable space in the small room and eventually returns home unopened. Frozen pizza and dry pasta Unless you can fit it and cook it in a microwave, do not bring food that needs heating. Thompson Point dorms don’t allow for toasters, and they don’t come with ovens or stoves. You might ponder if it’s worth eating Digiorno still frozen or even thawed. It’s not, especially when even Little Ceasar’s pizza is just down the road from the dorms. Instant pasta that’s made for a microwave works great, but if you have dry pasta that usually needs boiling water, it’s not worth trying to heat up a bowl of water for five minutes on HIGH. You’ll just be left with burned, wet hands and slightly sticky, disappointingly crunchy pasta. Take advantage of the food swipes
you’re paying for and let Lentz take care of the cooking. Wind instruments Some instruments can easily be played quietly in the dorms for practice. Guitars, violas and ukuleles to name a few. But wind instruments — your saxophones, frednch horns, trombones or piccolos — leave them at home, unless you’re committed. Wind instruments typically will be heard by the entire building once you play a single note. Playing them in the music department is great, and maybe you’ll have luck with a roommate that doesn’t mind. But usually, it’s not worth trying to find the weird time in your schedule to play. Unless you're a part of the band, leave your instruments back home and spare your dorm mates from having to make a noise complaint. Drawer and computer safety locks It sounds like a rational and solid idea, right? Protect your valuables in
your desk drawer with a simple padlock or secure your laptop with a simple plug-in lock that mounts to your wall. In practice, a drawer lock will just frustrate you with how long it takes to just open a drawer. A laptop lock will most likely result in you accidentally snapping a piece of plastic on your $800 machine as you unintentionally yank the lock right out of your computer. If you really want your room secure, just remember to pick a roommate you trust and lock the door when you leave. Ethernet cables If you absolutely want it, there is a way to call the university’s IT department and have a wired internet connection turned on in your dorm room. But it’s not leaps and bounds faster than wifi and the setup is too much of a hassle. The dorm internet is actually very stable, and they have a separate network for game systems like PlayStation 4s,
Xbox Ones, and Nintendo Switches. The wired connection will just leave you with a mess of cables, and the same laggy annoyance when you lose a Fortnite match. Throwing Swords Let’s be honest, everyone wants to bring their personalized throwing sword to college. It’s an obvious staple in dorm life, but the university housing has a bizarre rule banning all swords, including those of the throwable variety. While this ridiculous rule totally hinders the plans of 100 percent of incoming freshmen, find solace in knowing there’s always going to be stuff better left at home. Keep this list handy for when you start packing up your belongings and remember, you're moving to a different town — not a different planet. Don't overthink it, familiar or not, things are going to feel a bit different when you live in the dorms.
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Southern Illinois' best natural locales TYLER MALONE | Daily Egyptian
Take a drive 20 minutes in any direction and you will find yourself surrounded by a forest of trees or in a stunning open view of rolling hills and endless skyline. Here is a guide to help you get to know some of the best local parks, lakes, and natural attractions nearby. This guide is by no means a complete guide to all the nature in southern Illinois but will go over some of the best locations, how long each trip with likely be and little tips or notes about each location. Unfortunately, you will need a car to travel to these locations, but the Rec center does plan backpacking trips throughout the semester so make sure to check out their postings as well. The first location that is a must-see is the Spillway. Located outside of Murphysboro about 30 minutes away from campus on Spillway road, the Spillway is a unique place where a small dam regulates the flow of water down the river.
The Spillway has plenty of room to swim and a little waterfall along the path which only takes a few minutes to hike up. In the other direction, about 15 minutes southwest from campus is Giant City, a local nature park reserve. At Giant City, there are many different hiking trails both below and above a cliff face all of which are easy to hike and take an hour to two to explore. Giant City also has many picnic locations, cabins available to rent and a dining hall. Crab Orchard Lake is the closest nearby lake with a marina. Known for its good fishing and short 15 minute drive from campus, Crab Orchard Lake often is home to many kayakers and fishers. For those looking to get a little farther away, the Lake of Egypt is 35 minutes southeast of campus. A popular spot to rent and take boats out, the Lake of Egypt is bigger than Crab Orchard and has more traffic. Garden of the Gods is another popular hiking location about an hour away. Garden of the Gods has many hiking trails
available all with beautiful views which can take anywhere from an hour to an all-day adventure. Lake Kinkaid is one of the bigger nearby lakes which is a favorite for both fishers and boaters alike. About 25 minutes east of campus Lake Kincaid has many coves and cliffs along its sides making for perfect spots to anchor or fish and relax. Kinkaid is also a favorite spot for rock-climbing and water skiing. A favorite spot for newbies and thrill seekers alike, the cliff starts shallow and gradually raises up along the lakeside making for a good view — or just the right height for a fun jump into the water. 45 minutes away from campus is Inspiration Point. Located just past the backroads of an unpopulated part of southern Illinois lies Larue road, a gravel road which hosts a massive cliff with one of the best views in all of Illinois. A must see sight around sunset this famous viewpoint shows off miles upon miles of natural Illinois.
Staff writer Tyler Malone can be reached at tmalone@dailyegyptian.com.
“A favorite spot for newbies and thrill seekers alike, the cliff starts shallow and gradually raises up along the lakeside making for a good view— or just the right height for for a fun jump into the water.”
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Clay Awsumb elected as GPSC president AMELIA BLAKELY & EMILY COOPER Daily Egyptian
Clay Awsumb was elected as the new Graduate and Professional Student Council president on April 25, at the regularly scheduled GPSC meeting. Awsumb is the current the Vice President for Graduate School Affairs for GPSC and is a PhD student in the Sociology department. “I [have] witnessed first hand the significance, the value, the impacts leadership within student government can and does have on the experiences of students,” Awsumb said. As president, Aswumb said he would make sure graduate students receive the required academic opportunities and fair treatment. “Next year needs to be a transformational year of building for GPSC, the students we represent, and the university generally,” Awsumb said. “In effect our leadership included must take direct and aggressive action to invest in and build this institution’s capacity to develop, expand and improve the core areas of academic opportunity, establish substantive support of graduate and professional students to reach excellence in our professional development.” Dianah McGreehan was elected uncontested to continue her position as the vice president for administrative affairs after Derrick McDowell pulled out from the election. Lauran Schaefer was voted as the Vice President for Graduate School Affairs. Jordan Maddox, Derrick McDowell, Emilia Russo, and Rachel Steiger were voted to serve as Graduate Council Representatives for the upcoming 2018 to 2019 school year. During the meeting, GPSC President Johnathan Flowers said the College of Liberal Arts council is in violation of their operating papers by having an internal search for an interim dean position without fulfilling their student co-chair position on the council. Meera Komallaju, the interim provost
and vice chancellor for academic affairs was previously the COLA dean before being appointed to her current position by Chancellor Carlo Montemagno. Flowers said for the COLA council to not be in violation of their operating papers there needs to be a student co-chair appointed before a new dean is selected. “I did inform Robert Fox, who’s the current chair of the COLA council, that they’re currently in violation of their operating papers and have received no response as to whether or not that violation has been remedied,” Flowers said. The memo, which outlined the proposed pilot project of recruiting alumni for “volunteer” adjuncts positions was addressed at by Flowers at Tuesday’s meeting. In a memo sent by Michael Molino, associate dean of liberal arts to chairs and directors in COLA, it said the administration would be reaching out to alumni with terminal degrees in their fields to serve as adjunct graduate faculty with no pay. The memo also applied to the College of Applied Sciences, Arts, and College of Science. Flowers said he was not told of the initiative during alumni association meetings, which he sits in on as GPSC president. According to Flowers, the Director of the Alumni Association Michelle Suarez said the association came up with this idea using the associations’ resource, to increase mentoring opportunities. Suarez said academic matters were in the hands of the provosts’ office, according to Flowers. Flowers said the provosts’ office said this was an initiative that had been talked about for numerous years. “They [adjunct volunteers] would not be performing any university service, teaching classes for credit, or other such duties of continuing graduate faculty,” Flowers said.
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Mary Barnhart | @MaryBarnhartDE Newly elected student trustee Brione Lockett poses for a portrait, Monday, April 30, 2018 inside Faner Hall’s Africana Studies library.
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Brione Lockett, a joint Master’s in Public Health and PhD student in Health Education at SIU was elected student trustee on April 18. “This position is crucial for student’s input to get heard,” Lockett said. “However, I am aware that people will not always be pleased about everything I say. For that reason, the individual holding this position must have a tough skin and I have just that.” Lockett’s graduate student status is not typical. The Student Trustee position is usually held by an undergraduate student such as Sam Beard, the 20172018 Student Trustee. Lockett said he was nervous with how close the race was but knew the lastminute outreach of his colleagues that came to support him was the deciding factor in the election outcome. Aaron Diehr, assistant professor of Public Health and Recreation Professions and faculty advisor for Eta Sigma Gamma, a national healthcare honorary, said Lockett is a uniter, not a divider and a natural born leader. “Especially now, given the tensions on campus, Brione has the capacity to
make a lasting positive impact on this campus’s future,” Diehr said. Lockett said he has had many successes with Eta Sigma Gamma as their president, which helped prepare him for this position. “I have had the opportunity to get a first-hand account of the lack of administrative support, lack of concern for student input, lack of transparency, and the hopelessness students feel when the Board shows little acknowledgment of issues affecting them,” Lockett said. Lockett said he saw the inability of the Board to hold Carbondale accountable for its mistakes, and student can create change. “My goal is to bring information to the students,” Lockett said, “to make informed decisions on Board matters with the opinions of the students when presented with this information.” Diehr said Lockett was an exemplary president of Eta Sigma Gamma’s Alpha Alpha chapter, giving the 1st Annual Illinois Career Fair as an example. “The career fair brought together over
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100 undergraduate and graduate students from Public Health and beyond to introduce them to over 15 different employers,” Diehr said. “The career fair was so successful that IPHA plans to conduct the fair yearly.” The Board seems disconnected from the needs of the students and faculty they serve, Lockett said. An example was the communication of the reorganization plans to students. “The Board seems content to keep
supporting [reorganization plans] despite visible disapproval from the students, which is a problem to me,” Lockett said. “It’s failure to do so is something I hope to try to fix.” Lockett said the university only has itself to blame for the current state of enrollment and retention. “The institution fails to focus on the recruitment of students and focuses on external appearances rather than making sure the students that are here
are taking care of,” Lockett said. If the Board of Trustees had held university administration accountable for recruitment and retention, Lockett said, Carbondale would not be in its current financial state. He said he knows there will be people that disagree with his views. “To those people I would say ‘If you bring me your opinions, I will give you facts,’” Lockett said. “I would welcome their attempt to prove me
wrong.” Diehr said Lockett will present a balanced and well-researched picture of the student body and its viewpoints to the Board of Trustees. “I have witnessed how the voices of students often go unheard or are viewed as ‘troublemakers’ as we often speak up about issues,” Lockett said, “but our opinions are viewed as combative or unreasonable.” Lockett said he knows his public
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comments will be used to place him into pre-decided groups. “I cannot speak on what I would do as a Student Trustee just yet because I have not been sworn in,” Lockett said. “However, I can assure you that advocating for students will be my main goal.”
Staff writer Emily Cooper can be reached at ecooper@dailyegyptian.com.
Meet Toussaint Mitchell, USG's new president EMILY COOPER| DAILY EGYPTIAN
The Undergraduate Student Government President for the 201819 school year, Toussaint Mitchell, said he wants to change at SIU. Mitchell, a senior studying cinema and photography from Aurora, decided to take center stage as the new USG President after getting involved at the university. “My grandmother and two of my aunts attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and gave me an insight on what the institution had to offer and opportunities I would be presented here,” Mitchell said. “Now as a senior at SIU, I have seen growth through my experience from the variety of programs and courses to the individuals I have come to know.” Bethany Peppers, Senator for Governing Documents, said Mitchell cares about the school, the students in it, and wants to make sure they have a good experience while here at SIU. “Toussaint will make an impeccable USG president,” Peppers said. “I'm not saying this because I am on his board, but because of the reason he ran. Toussaint saw that there was a need and put together a team that would be to fill that void all to help students.” The former USG president, Emily Buice, gives her insights into the life as USG president. “There's no one way to be a good USG president,” Buice said. “Some skill that I found especially useful while in office was the ability to think on your feet.” Buice said every day brings
something different and adapting to new situations is essential. Additionally, Buice said the USG president needs to be passionate. “It's easy to get burnt out in this position,” Buice said. “But knowing that you're passionate about serving the student body helps move through that.” Peppers said Mitchell has the energy to fulfill this position along with his persistence. While on the senate, he was witty in answering questions and speaking out. “He genuinely cares, and that itself is refreshing,” Peppers said. “One of the things I appreciate the most about Toussaint is that he knows that he does not have all the answers and is willing to ask for help when he needs it.” Peppers said this distinguishes him from others on campus because he’s willing and open to learning new things. Mitchell said he started in USG as a senator representing Neely Hall, then returned in his junior year as a senator representing the Black Affairs Council as well as the Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee. See more: Toussaint Mitchell elected as next USG president Mitchell said his biggest focus as president is to build a student government with dedicated representatives who want to see SIU excel. “Senators and executives need to fully understand our constitution in order for us to utilize the platform we have to its highest potential,” Mitchell said. “By getting more students
Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz Newly elected Undergraduate Student Government president Toussaint Mitchell, a junior studying cinema from Aurora, reacts as the results of this year's election are announced Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in the Missouri Room of the Student Center.
involved we continue to inform them and offer ways they can contribute to the university.” Mitchell said it’s ultimately the administration’s responsibility to make decisions with the best interests of the students and the university in mind. “In order for us to be more effective, we need to be operating in a manner where it’s efficient, informative and inviting to the undergrad students,” Mitchell said. “USG will do it’s best to work with our Administration to
assure the students are being heard but also understand the changes taking place here.” Mitchell said by informing the undergraduate students and offering them a platform — both within and outside the student government — he said he’s confident we will get more students involved who will truly want to make a difference on this campus. “It is important our senators move as a unit with similar goals and have a solid understanding of the rules and
confines of which we can operate,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said every senator that holds a seat in the senate meeting is also a full-time student, so they know the importance of the outcomes from the decisions made on their behalf. “This is our institution, we should have a say in what we believe will benefit us most,” Mitchell said. “However, we all need to be willing to put in the effort to actually take the steps toward improvement.”
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Sunset concert series celebrates 40th year
Sean Geil of The Tillers sings for the crowd, Thursday, June 21, 2018, during the second Sunset Concert of 2018 at Lenus Turley park in Carbondale.
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The Sunset Concert Series celebrated its 40th anniversary this year throughout June and July. This year’s events were dedicated to John W. Corker and Don Castle, both of whom passed away recently.
Corker was the SIU Student Center Director from 1976 to 1995, and helped create the Sunset Concert Series. Castle was first a Student Center assistant director and then associate director from 1987 until
2017 when he retired. Southern Illinois University’s student engagement office organized seven concerts across three locations: Turley Park, the steps of Shryock Auditorium, and a new venue on the corner of
Washington Street and East Main Street. The Sunset Concert Series featured The Jungle Dogs, The Band Be Easy, The Tillers, Donovan Keith, Dos Santos, Sheryl Youngblood and Down
North. The concert series will be back next summer for its 41st year. Staff writer Brandi Courtois can be reached at bcourtois@ dailyegyptian.com
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Fighting the Freshman 15 TYLER MALONE | Daily Egyptian
College is a significant change for most young adults. Coming to college comes with a change in scenery, housing, lifestyle and waist size. The dreaded freshman 15 refers to the 15 pounds most people put on during their freshman year of college. When it comes to keeping off weight, it all comes down to routine, your eating habits and what you chose to drink at the parties you might attend. Between school, work and extracurriculars, days can fly right by if you let them. It becomes more manageable once you memorize your school schedule and find a good daily routine. An extreme example of a routine would be to wake up early and start days with a 5k run, go to classes, work, soccer practice and then hit the gym. By no means do you have to be this disciplined to keep off the freshman 15, but one of the first steps to staying healthy is to pick a time every day to work out. Working out is easier said than done. Start slow and work out for shorter periods of times, especially if you are new or just coming back to working out. Often people will end up discouraging themselves by setting unrealistic goals. Don't let this happen to you, make SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely) goals with your workouts. For example, running in the morning is one of the best things you can do for your health. If you can make a habit of it now, you will be thanking yourself for years to come. Lentz offers a small gym facility in the basement and basketball courts if you are living on campus. The student recreation center offers all of the main amenities — and then some — to add some variety to your routine. If you are a returning athlete, interested in joining a team or a fan of group workouts then don't miss talking
to the club teams that will be at the RSO fair on Aug. 24. The next key part in keeping off the freshman 15 is diet. A healthy lifestyle is comprised of 20 percent exercise and 80 percent diet. Frequently college students fall prey to the myth that eating healthy is impossible to do and out of their budgets. Maybe you are in the habit of eating high sugar and fat foods which are more convenient and readily available. Your body can get used to breaking down those kinds of foods and you begin to crave them. By simply going out of your way to eat more fruits, vegetables, salads and other healthy options you will slowly day by day find yourself craving food with actual health benefits. It can be hard to resist the urge to eat some of the meals readily available, but by simply trying out the healthy options you have already taken the first steps to being more health-conscious. Make sure to eat fruits, vegetables, soups, and salads, and remember part of the fun is finding out what you personally enjoy. Some general healthy eating advice is to avoid foods with large amounts of sodium, sugars, and unnecessary fats and carbs. A healthy diet is all about balance — not perfection. Don't be afraid to take advantage of the infinite ice cream… in moderation. Another pitfall most first-year students fall prey to is the empty calories of beer and sugary mixed drinks. The beer gut is very real. To avoid getting the gut, stick to lighter beers and liquor. No matter what you drink you have to be careful with how much you ingest, but light beers and liquor can make the difference in how many calories you consume while out. As long as you stick to your workouts, keep up a healthy diet and watch what you drink while you’re out, any pounds you happen to gain this freshmen year will hopefully all be positive.
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Isabel Miller | Daily Egyptian A statue of Delyte Morris rests outside near Shryock Auditorium, Tuesday.
Who was Delyte Morris? A history RANA SCHENKE | Daily Egyptian
Most everyone who has been to SIU’s campus has heard of Delyte W. Morris. Morris Library was named after him, photos of him hang in the Student Center and his statue overlooks campus in front of Shryock Auditorium. But who was Delyte Morris and why is he so important to the university? Morris was SIU’s president from 1948 to 1970. He was the university's longestserving president, serving for 22 years. During his time at SIU, Morris oversaw the growth of the university, the addition of new departments and programs of study and the creation of the Edwardsville campus, according to the SIU Chancellor website. “He had a way of knowing everybody on campus, and the
second time that he met you he not only knew who you were, he knew what you were doing or at least what you were supposed to be doing,” Robert “Rip” Stokes, former photographer for SIU Photographic Services, said in a 1983 interview conducted by Betty Lou Mitchell. Morris understood southern Illinois and northern Illinois were
different areas with different needs. In 1948 when Morris was elected, SIU was the only university in the southern Illinois area and was primarily attended by students from the area, many of whom would have been unable to afford to go to school anywhere else. Morris said the university would need to expand and develop its
“He had a way of knowing everybody on campus, and the second time that he met you he not only knew who you were, he knew what you were doing or at least what you were supposed to be doing ” - Robert Stokes Former photographer, SIU Photographic Services
Wednesday, august 15, 2018 offerings to cater to the increasing demand for higher education in the southern Illinois region. “I believe it is possible to build here an institution which will serve the needs of the people,� Morris said in his inaugural address. “Providing at once a seat of learning and research and an agency for community service.� Morris said the school needed to be planned in a way to give the general advantages of a state university, but also fill more specific needs. “[SIU will] fill the gap of special needs usually provided in other communities by liberal arts colleges, colleges with self-help programs, denominational colleges, and technological and vocational institutes,� Morris said. At the time, the university had expanded its offerings to include liberal arts and vocational programs, but it was still primarily a teacher’s college. Morris understood training teachers was an important aspect of the university, but he also knew area residents wanted more. In his inaugural speech, Morris listed some of the instructional and research programs he hoped to add to SIU, including forestry, wildlife studies, flood control, horticulture, and geography. Under his leadership, the university experienced incredible growth, with new programs, new buildings, and even a new campus — the Edwardsville campus. Many people view Morris’ years at SIU as the school’s “glory days.� “[Morris] was the right man at the right time for the right job,� Stokes said. “At that time, he knew the problem and he knew how to go about the solution.� Morris not only knew what to do to improve the university, he knew how to convince people of his ideas. “He was an excellent public speaker,� James Neckers, former chairman of SIU’s chemistry department, said in a 1980 interview. “He had a very pleasing personality; he was able to pick out a part of his
program that he wanted to promote and go out and sell it to the public.� In addition to improving the university itself, Morris also helped boost its public image. “I think he generated a strong allegiance to the college, the university, and the campus throughout southern Illinois that it may not have had before,� Neckers said. Morris retired from SIU in 1970. His influence can still be felt today in the many buildings and programs he helped establish on campus. Interviews quoted in this article came from the Remembering Delyte W. Morris Special Collection and were originally conducted by Betty Lou Mitchell for her book “Delyte Morris of SIU�. Interview quotes used with the permission of the SIUC Morris Library Special Collections Research Center. Delyte Morris’ complete inaugural speech can be found in “The Inauguration of Delyte Wesley Morris," edited by Robert D. Faner.
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“I think he generated a strong allegiance to the college, the university, and the campus throughout southern Illinois that it may not have had before,� - James Neckers Former chairman, SIU chemistry department
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DuQuoin State Fair concert series features Phil Vassar, Love and Theft BRANDI COURTOIS | Daily Egyptian
The DuQuoin State Fair will be hosting a series of concerts at the Grandstand stage from Saturday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 1. Country artists Phil Vassar and Love and Theft, will headline the concert series on Sept. 1. Opening acts throughout the week include Brothers Osborne, Cheap Trick, Blackberry Smoke, and more. 2018 DuQuoin State Fair Lineup: Aug. 25: Blackberry Smoke with Steel Woods; country and hard rock; tickets ranging between $17 and $23 Aug. 26: Cheap Trick; rock; tickets ranging between $21 and $27 Aug. 27: Dueling Pianos International; free event
Aug. 28: Brothers Osborne with Kendell Marvel; country; tickets ranging between $29 and $35 Aug. 30: Pop 2000 Tour featuring O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera and Tyler Hilton; pop and hip-hop; tickets start at $10 Aug. 31: Loudwire’s Gen-X Tour featuring Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm; rock and alternative; tickets ranging between $19 and $25 Sept. 1: Phil Vassar with Love and Theft; country; tickets ranging between $15 and 21 Tickets for the concert series can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the fairground box office. The box office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concert tickets do not include parking or admission to the Fair.
No outside coolers are permitted in the Grandstand. Gates open 1 hour prior to all shows. Twilight Harness Racing, the United States Auto Club Silver Crown and the Automobile Racing Club of America Racing Series events will also take place at the Grandstand during the fair on Aug. 29 and Sept. 2 and 3 respectively. The DuQuoin State Fair runs Aug. 24 through Sept. 3. The fairgrounds are located at 655 Executive Dr, Du Quoin, IL 62832. More information can be found at https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ dsf/entertainment/grandstand/Pages/ default.aspx Staff writer Brandi Courtois can be reached at bcourtois@dailyegyptian.com
Mary Barnhart | @MaryBarnhartDE Madi Williams, 5, of DuQuoin, rides the swings Aug. 25, 2017, at the DuQuoin State Fair. Williams said she liked the swings, but he favorite was the Zero Gravity ride.
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Column: In the Dawg pound with Dillon A look into fall sports DILLON GILLILAND | @DillonGilliland
Summer break is coming to a close and the Salukis are winding up for a new year of sports. It's time to take a look at what's to come in the 2018-19 seasons. Women's Volleyball The volleyball team will jumpstart their season first with their home opening game set for Aug. 18 against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers. While the Saluki volleyball team did not have the most ideal 2017 season, finishing with a 6-23 overall record; they still showed promise with their youth. A rocky season was to be expected as the team kicked off the season with a new coach along with several freshman players. With one season now under the new additions' belt, you can expect to see more chemistry amongst the team which will produce better results than in the previous season. The team will be losing some of their key players this year — outside hitter Andrea Estrada along with outside hitter Abby Barrow and libero Ashley Edelen. However we saw a few players show that they are more than capable of filling their predecessors' shoes, most notably sophomore outside hitter Maggie Nedoma and sophomore libero Alison Thomas. Nedoma has shown that she can really put some heat on the ball and Thomas has improved her serve to establish herself as a viable option. With the young team now coming together for their second year, you can expect to see a drastic improvement from their previous season and a possible
top-three finish in the conference. Men's Football The football team will begin their season on Aug. 3o when they take on the Murray State Racers. The football team has struggled for three straight seasons with a combined record of 11-22. There are several factors that contributed to three sub-par seasons, to note a few are the injury of quarterback Sam Straub, the poor defense and overall execution on offense. One positive thing to take out is this will be the third straight year where the team will have the same coaching staff. With a consistent coaching staff, the team chemistry will only build and strengthen the team overall. With Straub going into his final year, it's likely to think he will go all out in his senior campaign and possibly turn things around for the Salukis. Womens Basketball The women's basketball team has not yet released their schedule but more than likely will start their season in late October with a couple of exhibition games.
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While the team only finished fourth in the conference in the previous season, they gave their fans plenty of reasons to believe in a top-three finish in the 2018-19 season. They came into last season with plenty of freshman and only a handful of upperclassmen which meant that they were going to have some bumps in the road. Their defense struggled from time-to-time and they gave up plenty of turnovers, but that is expected when you have a young team working together for the first time. The Salukis did show great promise as two standout players established their dominance in their freshman campaign — forward Abby Brockmeyer and guard Makenzie Silvey. Brockmeyer showed off her power and skill in the paint while Silvey liked to flash her shooting
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abilities from beyond the arc. The main problem SIU will face this season is the lack of a leader. With senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen now gone, Southern does not have a true leader of the team and has few upperclassmen to guide the squad. However I think junior forward Nicole Martin will take charge of the team as she is one of the older ones on the team and she is a vocal leader. If the team can clean up the turnovers and learn to talk on
defense I see no reason why they cannot finish top two in the conference. Men's Basketball The men's basketball team who will likely begin their season in early November. The Saluki basketball team has proven me wrong time and time again whether it is good or bad, so I can honestly say I do not know what to expect for the upcoming season. What I do know is that Southern took unfavorable circumstances
“If the team can clean up the turnovers and learn to talk on defense I see no reason why they cannot finish top two in the conference.”
Wednesday, august 15, 2018 and turned it into a second place finish in the conference. The theme of last season was injuries. SIU suffered injury after injury, including a season-ending injury to forward Thik Bol, who wasn't able to play a single game in the previous season. This left them with a six-man rotation, forcing them to play conservative on defense and play at a slower pace on offense. The main issue that the Salukis will face is the Loyola Ramblers. After a Final Four finish in the big dance, it's only logical to think that they will be getting better prospects out of high school and possibly establish themselves as the conference powerhouse. I do believe that fans will be treated well this year as a majority of the starters will be seniors and will want to go all out in their final season. With forward Kavion Pippen and Bol controlling the paint, SIU
will surely be a credible threat. Head coach Barry Hinson is undeservingly under pressure to bring home a conference title. With his job possibly being in jeopardy, Hinson will more than likely give everything he has to help finish top in the MVC and keep his position secure. Overall, the men's basketball team is SIU's best chance of bringing home an MVC title this year.
Page 29 The common thread that ties all of the teams together is youth. Even if SIU does not bring home a conference championship this year, I can easily see them winning the conference in any sport the next year or two. Sports editor Dillon Gilliland can be reached at dgilliland@ dailyegyptian.com or on twitter @ DillonGilliland
“The theme of last season was injuries. SIU suffered injury after injury, including a season-ending injury to forward Thik Bol , who wasn't able to play a single game in the previous season.
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C. Martinez shoulder injury is just slight strain Rick Hummel | St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cardinals righthander Carlos Martinez, who suffered a strained right shoulder Monday night, causing him to be lifted from the game in the fifth inning, apparently will be able to pitch before the season is over and probably even before the month is over. John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations, said Martinez has only a slight strain (tear) and he hoped Martinez would miss only "two or three starts," which would put his return in mid-to-late August. The cautionary tale is that this is the third injury Martinez has suffered on his right side, including a strained lat and oblique, previously. "What we'll use the next couple of weeks for," said Mozeliak, "is to get him into a position where we can decrease those odds of those types of injuries." Martinez, indeed, was involved in a strengthening program Tuesday afternoon and was unavailable to comment. Manager Mike Shildt said that considering the immediate alarm when Martinez came out of the game, he was "very encouraged" to hear the prognosis. When Mozeliak was asked if Martinez could have helped prevent this rash of injuries with different work in the offseason, he said, "(With) player preparation, there's only so much we can do. Certainly, we'll try to take him down the right path." Injured righthander Michael Wacha, the other veteran staff ace who is rebounding from a strained left oblique muscle, is planning to pitch for the Cardinals before the end of the month. "It's coming up soon," said Wacha, who played catch for the third time Tuesday and expects to throw some bullpen sessions beginning next week. "You've got to be sure coming back," said Wacha, "making sure everything is the way it's supposed to be feeling and not over-using something to compensate for something else." So how does the club go from here
to there? Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas, Luke Weaver and probably John Gant make up four-fifths of the rotation. Martinez's turn is likely to be filled by some sort of combination involving lefthander Austin Gomber, who threw 6 1/3 nohit innings in his first big-league start, and righthander Daniel Poncedeleon, who spun seven no-hit innings in his first start the day before. Poncedeleon was rushed in to relieve Martinez on Monday, surrendering a grand slam to Colorado's Nolan Arenado later in the fifth inning. Shildt said he and the staff hadn't "quite finalized" how the replacement(s) for Martinez would work but that Gomber and Poncedeleon were in the equation. "Both of them are able to provide 'starter' innings," said Shildt. Regarding righthander Dakota Hudson, another possibility, Shildt said, "We're in a good spot where he is in the bullpen. We can never rule it out, but we're not looking for him to go into that rotation right (at) this moment." Young Harrison Bader, who has dressed next to departed Tommy Pham for the past two seasons and who will get some of his starts in center field now, said, "(Pham) works incredibly hard at his craft and that's something I've admired ever since I've been around him." Bader called Pham a leader but that "he led behind the scenes. He took everything very seriously. He's helped me in ways he did not even know." Wacha, who has known Pham since they played together at Memphis in 2013, said, "I'm definitely going to miss Tommy and the energy he brings. The way he would track down balls in the outfield, running the bases ... he took a lot of pride in that. And it really showed. He was good stuff for some of these young guys in here because of how hard he worked."
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