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5 things I wish I knew before my freshman year BRANDA MITCHELL | @branda_mitchell
The weeks leading up to your first year of college are an exciting (and probably slightly nerve-wracking) time in your life — you’re moving away from home for the first time, maybe you don’t know many people on campus and you aren’t sure what to expect. When I first set foot on SIU’s campus in 2013, there was a lot I didn’t know about what the college experience is actually like. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me. Your academic advisor is not a miracle worker Familiarize yourself with the registration
calendar, the university’s core curriculum and your degree program’s requirements. It is much easier to drop a class on your own before the deadline passes than to spend the next three years fixing your GPA from a failing grade. Speaking of classes, don’t sign up for an 8 a.m. if at all possible. Everything in moderation Going on midnight trips to Denny’s, drinking one too many cheap beers and pulling all-nighters to study will happen, but it should not be a weekly occurrence. Your body, wallet and sanity will thank you in the long run. Explore your interests Now is the time to try out anything and
everything you are even remotely interested in. Take a course to fulfill an elective credit or join one of the hundreds of registered student organizations. It's an easy way to meet friends (more on that later) and possibly find a new hobby. Choose your friends wisely The people you spend time with will be a defining part of your college experience. When you first move into the dorms it’s easy to find comfort in people who live close by, but they may not share your idea of what college should be like — this will not make for lasting friendships. If you don’t like to go out on the weekends, find people who would also rather stay in and watch a movie.
Think before you post on social media Starting a career may be a distant thought when you are just starting college, but your future employee will beg to differ. There is no need to share every photo from your weekend nights out on the town, and that slightly offensive but funny meme will not be so funny in four years. No two college experiences are the same. I can guarantee you will make your own mistakes, but don’t sweat it — everyone does. But if you follow the advice I’ve laid out here, I can promise you’ll be a step ahead of some of your peers. Good luck, be smart and enjoy these next four years, because they’ll be over in the blink of an eye.
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Meet Joshua Bowens, your new USG president ABBEY LA TOUR | @LaTourAbbey
Undergraduate Student Government President Joshua Bowens wants to shake up student government. Bowens, a junior from Chicago studying political science, decided to run for his current office after feeling something was missing from campus when he transferred from SIUE. A failed bid for the position of student trustee led him to run join USG as a senator. It was there he said he was given his first real opportunity to become “a listener of the people.” In April, Bowens said his focus as president would be getting senators to be more involved on campus. Bowens said via email that he wants to have senators host town hall meetings each month, and they will still be required to have office hours to speak with the students
they represent on USG. In order to increase communication between faculty and students, Bowens said he also wants more senator involvement in meetings for the professors’ unions and vice versa. “We have begun efforts to bridge the gap between the two constituent groups,” Bowens said. He said he hopes that by increasing communication between professors, administration and students, the climate on campus will change. Bowen’s executive board members — who had not yet been approved by the senate at the time this article was published — are working on ways to hold senators more accountable, he said. One idea they have is to make a code of ethics for senators to abide by. They are also planning on rolling out a new system for electing senators, which
Bowens said would be similar to the system in place for electing the president. Bowens said the purpose behind the new system would be to make sure senators are serving the students they represent on USG. Although Illinois ended its over two-year budget impasse in July, Bowens said the state’s financial situation is something that will “always be an issue if we have improper spending and poor budgeting.” “USG's focus this year is to improve student life ... including the campus morale,” Bowens said. “Who knows what may happen six months to a year from now [regarding the state budget situation].” Bowens said that students are also partially to blame for not being very vocal to their state representatives. He suggested students hold more lobby days to have their voices heard. “I cannot do anything without the students,” Bowens said. “We have to start
caring about the problems that affect each and every last person on this campus.” In March, SIU President Randy Dunn suggested that the Carbondale campus cut at least $30 million in spending due to the state financial crisis and its effect on the university. When asked what direction the university should take with their cuts, Bowens said a start would be cutting administrative salaries. Asked about the newly appointed Chancellor Carlo Montemagno, Bowens said he is excited to see the changes he brings to campus. “Can't wait until he actually starts and we start checking some things off our to-do list,” Bowens said. Managing editor Abbey La Tour can be reached at alatour@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @LaTourAbbey
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Meet Sam Beard, your new student trustee ATHENA CHRYSANTHOU @Chrysant1Athena
Student Trustee Sam Beard wants the students to take back control at SIU. The senior from Naperville studying philosophy was elected to his new role May 3, and said the university has been suffering from a lack of communication between administration and students. "My goal is to empower people... and give them the tools necessary to get back in control so they can decide themselves what they want their life to look like," Beard said. A student trustee is a representative for the students on the Board of Trustees and each year one of the trustees from Edwardsville or Carbondale has the ability to vote. Beard said he thinks students voted for him because of his ideals, which include standing for student autonomy and against exploitation. Even though the over two-year state budget impasse has ended, upcoming cuts to university units and programs mean Beard will serve on the Board of Trustees during a financially strained time for SIU. In late March, SIU President Randy Dunn announced his plan for the Carbondale campus to cut at least $30 million in spending from its $450 million budget.
Shortly after the announcement, then-interim Chancellor Brad Colwell said the changes at the university “will be challenging and painful." "SIU is one of the cheapest public universities in the state and students aren't coming here because the quality of education is going down while simultaneously raising the cost of attendance," Beard said. "The students are getting wrung out to dry at this point." According to the university data, SIU saw a 7.6 percent decrease in enrollment from 2015 to 2016. The last time the university had fewer students enrolled was in 1964. Beard said the lack of state funding shifted burdens to students with rising student fees and tuition. The decisions administrators make affect students more than any other group on campus, Beard said, and he wants to push for students to have a voice in things that will impact their daily lives and education. "There is minimal correspondence between the people making the decisions and the ones who will be impacted by them," Beard said. "I think that trend should be reversed." He said the solution is a "complete radical opening of the floodgates of communication."
Beard said he also plans to meet with student leaders and registered student organizations once a week to see what they want to happen around campus and how it can be accomplished. Students haven't figured out what direction they want the university to head in, Beard said, but facilitating better communication will start the process. Beard said in times of crisis, the most vulnerable students can be affected the most, so he wants to fight for them and "stand in the way of anything that will negatively impact" his fellow students. In the fall of 2012, Beard became vocal in the anti-fracking movement on campus, and gradually he became more involved throughout the community as a student activist. Beard has been active in several social movements on campus, including the May 2 protest in 2016 and the student walkout on Jan. 20 against the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump and his administration. "I am very accessible and interested in what all of my fellow students and educators at the university have to say," Beard said. "I am going to act as a megaphone for them because I am in a position where I have a voice now, and I intend to share it."
“I am going to act as a megaphone for them [students] because I am in a position where I have a voice now, and I intend to share it.” - Sam Beard, SIUC student trustee
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Nelly to perform at DuQuoin State Fair ATHENA CHRYSANTHOU @Chrysant1Athena
Fair organizers have added Grammyaward winning rapper Nelly, known for songs such as "Hot in Herre" and "Over and Over", to the 2017 DuQuoin State Fair grandstand lineup. Nelly will perform Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. When the DuQuoin State Fair lineup was announced in May, Nelly was not listed. The fair will take place from Aug. 25-Sept. 4. Here are the full list of concert dates and ticket prices, with Nelly now added. Staff writer Athena Chrysanthou can be reached at achrysanthou@ dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @ Chrysant1Athena.
Friday, August 25: The Chicago 6 Free Concert – General Admission Saturday, August 26: Nelly Tier 1–$31 / Tier 2– $28 / Tier 3 $25 Sunday, August 27: Chris Janson / High Valley Tier 1 – $25 / Tier 2 – $22 / Tier 3 – $19 Monday, August 28: The Gin Blossoms Tier 1 – $15 / Tier 2 – $12 / Tier 3 – $9 Tuesday, August 29: Granger Smith / Drew Baldridge Tier 1 – $20 / Tier 2 – $17 / Tier 3 – $14
Wednesday, August 30: Dueling Pianos International Free Concert – General Admission Thursday, August 31: Roots & Boots Tour with Sammy Kershaw / Aaron Tippin / Collin Raye Tier 1 – $20 / Tier 2 – $17 / Tier 3 – $14 Friday, September 1: Switchfoot / Lifehouse Tier 1 – $33 / Tier 2 – $30 / Tier 3 – $27 Saturday, September 2: The Cadillac 3 / Logan Mize / Chris Cavanaugh Tier 1 – $16 / Tier 2 – $13 / Tier 3 – $10
Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena The sun sets behind the Ferris Wheel on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Du Quoin State Fair.
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Budget cuts result in reduced library hours and bus routes OLIVIA SPIERS | @_spierso
SIU students should expect some changes this fall to building and transit hours across campus. Morris Library will not be open on Saturdays and will close at 9 p.m. on Fridays as a result of budget cuts announced by then-interim Chancellor Brad Colwell in March 2017. Colwell’s directive outlined $19 million worth of permanent cuts to university units, including $400,000 to Library Affairs. This led to the library’s reduced hours, $10 million worth of vacant positions and $1 million cut from campus work positions for students. The library will open from 7:30 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 1 p.m. to midnight on Sundays. Saluki Express routes have also been combined as a result of budget reductions.
Two bus routes that run through Carbondale and SIU’s campus could cease operation as the service’s revenue continues to decline along with student enrollment, according to university officials. The university is combining the east and west routes on the Saluki Express, a mass transit system used primarily by students. The service’s south routes and break schedule will also be canceled in the fall. The south route is one of two Saluki Express lines offered for students who live in Evergreen Terrace and The Reserves at Saluki Pointe. The break route is used by students who stay on campus when school is out of session. The Saluki Express runs around Carbondale and campus from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The late-night route runs from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and stops by the most popular off-campus
housing sites for students. The Student Center is also replacing McDonald’s with Steak’n’Shake, a construction project that started last spring. The restaurant chain is set to move into the Student Center this fall, Student Center Director Tena Bennett said. Student Center hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m Saturdays. Additional food options include Chick-fil-A, Subway, Sbarro, Starbucks and Noodles and Rice. The Student Services building hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Monday through Friday. The building houses 19 departments, including a computer lab, the Financial Aid Office, the Office of the Bursar, the Graduate School office, Undergraduate Admissions and University Housing.
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Can't-miss events around southern Illinois this semester will kick off his performance “Bark at the Moon.”
teams will also be starting games and matches this semester. Murphysboro Apple Festival Sept. 11-16, 5 p.m. Monday - 10:30 p.m. Saturday; Various locations. Join the over 45,000 attendees of southern Illinois’ largest and oldest festival that celebrates all things apple.
Watermelon Fest Aug. 18, 12 p.m.- 4p.m. in front of Morris Library.
WWE Live Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., SIU Arena The Superstars of WWE Raw make their return to the SIU Arena including John Cena. Du Quoin State Fair Aug. 25-Sept. 4, Monday-Friday from 2 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day from 10 a.m.to midnight; Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Moonstock 2017 Aug. 18-21, 4 p.m. Friday to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Walker’s Bluff Rock on as the heavens darken during this four day festival at Walker’s Bluff for the Great American Eclipse. On Monday at 1:20 p.m. when the eclipse reaches totality, Ozzy Osbourne, “The Prince of Darkness,”
September Saluki Athletics Various teams, locations, dates and times. The Lady Salukis Volleyball team starts off SIU’s fall season at home on August 29th, but September is when the action heats up. The Saluki football, golf and swimming
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August Saluki StartUp Aug. 16-18; various locations and times. Kick off the semester with scavenger hunts, splash parties, bowling, billiards, seminars on academics and university life.
October Southern Illinois Irish Festival Oct. 6-7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Walker’s Bluff Winery You don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate Ireland and it's culture. This festival will feature various Irish foods, drink and live music. Watch or participate in the Scottish Highland games, which offer entertainment for all ages. Admission is $10 and free for those under 18.
Fall Break Oct. 7-10 The semester is halfway over, so relax and enjoy yourself for these four days. You’ve earned it! Homecoming Week Oct. 11-15 The alumni will come back to their alma mater and these five days will be a chance for all to show their Saluki spirit. November Thanksgiving Break Nov. 22-26 Just a few weeks to go until semester’s end. Relax and enjoy a feast! Holiday Craft Sale Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center
Art Gallery and Renaissance Room (First Floor) December Christmas in the Village Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Cobden Ring in the holiday season with carolers, a Christmas bazaar, the lighting of the Christmas tree and much more. Final Exams Dec. 11-15 It’s finals week! This is the home stretch; just one more week of the semester. If it’s your day to get your diploma, congratulations! If not, go and support your fellow Salukis on their big day. This is just a small sampling of what SIU and the community has to offer. Keep your eyes and ears open for more events throughout the semester.
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Degree programs won't change with a potential College of Science merger, administration CORY RAY | @coryray_DE
University administration said degree programs will not change once an academic college — potentially the College of Science — is dissolved from existing as a standalone entity. On July 13, the SIU Board of Trustees approved the Financial Stability Plan, which requires the university to reduce the number of academic colleges by one by July 1, 2018. While this means any college at the university could be dissolved, the plan states university administration is currently considering dissolving the College of Science into one or more other colleges. The plan mentions two ways such a dissolution could occur, though university administration said these are only ideas and could change depending on conversations with students and faculty. "We are interested in [student] feedback," said David Dilalla, associate provost for academic affairs. "This is not a done deal, it's a suggestion. It's not been done. Opportunities for students to communicate either through USG or their faculty up through the dean's office exist. I hope students will do that." The first idea presented in the plan is to have the College of Science merge with the College of Liberal Arts to create a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. If this takes place, degrees will stay the same. So a bachelor of science would not become a bachelor of arts and vice versa. Additionally, SIU diplomas do not mention the name of the academic college from which students graduate. Historically, CoLA has the largest academic college on campus, but according to the 2016-2017 SIU Factbook, 2,631 students were enrolled in the college in fall 2016,
36 less than the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. A merger with the College of Science, which had 1,715 students in fall 2016, would create the largest college at the university by far. Zoology masters student Kori Kirkpatrick, of Clayton, Indiana, said she is worried such a large college may cause students to lose the "small college feel, large university opportunities," aspect SIU marketing uses for recruitment. "I think a lot of that has to do with the current division of the colleges and the research opportunities that are offered through that," she said. "That not only affects the College of Sciences students but the College of Liberal Arts students as well." Dilalla said he believes the small school feel mostly applies to the departments, not to the colleges, something he said won't change. "We're not going to become a place where you may not see a faculty member until your third or fourth year," Dilalla said. To offset population size, university administration is also considering moving some programs to the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts to create a College of Media, Design and Fine and Performing Arts, according to the plan. Even if programs are moved, a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences still could be much more massive in terms of population than any other school, which is why University Spokesperson Rae Goldsmith said there is potential for the addition of associate dean(s) if administration sees such an addition as necessary. According to Dilalla, an associate dean could likely come from one of the colleges being merged. Scott Ishman acts as interim dean for the College of Science after the retirement of Laurie Achenbach in
June. Before that, he served as the associate dean of the college. Dilalla said an extra associate dean could be important in helping with a College of Science merge into CoLA, but it is dependent on if university administration decides to add that position if the two colleges merged. Many universities already have Colleges of Arts and Sciences, and Dilalla said it is not an uncommon practice to for those universities to have one associate dean specialize in the sciences while the other focuses on liberal arts programs. "The whole thing that made SIU unique was having a separate college," said Maddie McMinn, a junior from Springfield studying chemistry. "I feel like if we really want to stay true to our uniqueness as an institution and drive enrollment, then we don't want to be like, 'Oh, this is what everyone is doing, so let's do it, too.'" For McMinn, the idea of merging with a non-STEM school is her biggest concern. "If we're advertising SIU as a toptier research institution, then we should be putting science colleges together to strengthen them," she said. She said she believes the College of Science merging with the College of Engineering instead of with CoLA would be more beneficial for each school. A merge between any two colleges would eliminate a dean position. Additionally, it could possibly associate deans and members of the dean's staff. "You're eliminating one dean and maybe two or three administrative positions and jeopardizing the close college feel of thousands of students," Kirkpatrick said. "To me, the costs and the benefits don't match up." Goldsmith said this is a cost saving measure to reduce administrative salaries, but the exact amount of how much the university could save is
unknown until a specific plan of what two colleges and how they will merge is drafted. "It will be up to whoever that dean is to think about how that structure might look," Goldsmith said. "It's hard to say at this point until we get a clear picture of what we're going to do." The other idea the Financial Stability Plan presents is to split the College of Science between the College of Agricultural Sciences and the College of Engineering. According to Dilalla, life science programs are being considered as candidates for absorption into the College of Agricultural Sciences while physical sciences could be absorbed by the College of Engineering. Dilalla said no matter what college splits or merges, representation for students in those programs is crucial. "What then is the identity of that merged entity," Dilalla said. "What are we going to call in a way that clearly captures what those things are?" Goldsmith said renaming a college would be important so perspective students know what types of programs the university offers. Data from the 2016-2017 SIU Factbook reported the College of Agricultural Sciences having 940 students in fall 2016; the College of Engineering had 1,440 students in fall 2016. Both of those enrollments are less than the 1,715 students in the College of Science. Still, science students worry their identity may be lost in a new college with new administration, with some students citing the sense of community garnered by the Saluki Science Ambassadors in the College of Science could not transferred to similar programs designed for different fields of study than their own. "Keeping my voice on campus is
more important to me than anything else," said Rachel Bolerjack, a junior from Mt. Vernon studying chemistry. "I truly feel like if we lose the College of Science, if we lose the dean's office or merge it with a non-STEM college, my voice will be gone, and I don't want that." Kirkpatrick said she is concerned that her zoology program may become part of the College of Agricultural Sciences because that college has a similar but very different program, animal science, and she worries the two departments could merge. While she said zoology focuses more on exotic animals, animal science engages in the study of domesticated animals. "It requires very different techniques, very different background knowledge," she said. Dilalla said the programs students are enrolled in won't change, nor will the teachers and the administration's goal in the plan is to save on administrative costs, not faculty and staff costs. "What we're really talking about is administrative restructuring," Dilalla said. "If it were just a straight up merger of College A with College B, you basically pick up all of the departments in College B and you move them administratively with College A." Department chairs in College B would then report to the dean of College A with the integrity of the departments left intact, according to Dilalla. "I'm confident that our deans — wherever colleges end up — will be motivated to learn about about the nature of the academic units that are under them," Dilalla said. Staff Writer Cory Ray can be reached at cray@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @coryray_de.
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New to residence hall life? Here are 10 essentials for every dorm dweller SAMANTHA KEEBLER @samanthakeebler
Your parents have probably been dreading this moment since you started kindergarten, but you’ve likely been excited about it for months. It’s time to move into your first dorm and begin your college career. You will finally transition from living at home and depending on your parents to having independence and a space that’s your own. As excited as you are to start your new chapter in SIU, it’s important that you properly prepare for life away from home. Here are 10 essential items you should include on your move-in list: 1. Command Strips or hooks for hanging pictures, lights and other decorations to give your dorm a personalized touch. Refer to the 2017 Resident Handbook for guidelines. 2. Shoe racks or hanging shoe organizers, because you’ll probably bring way too many shoes. Who knows when you’ll want to wear those sandals from 2010 — fashion repeats itself, right? 3. A coffee maker. Trust us, you’ll need caffeine on hand for those nights of cramming for exams and typing research papers. 4. Posters — whether it’s a poster of your favorite city or a movie you’ve seen way too many times, posters make a great addition to your space. If you need to stock up, SIU hosts poster sales periodically in the Student Center. Check the university event calendar for upcoming sales. 5. Storage bins are crucial to maximizing your space. The dorm rooms are pretty small and afford less space than you’re probably
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accustomed to. Bins allow you to keep food, clothes or whatever other items you’ve packed in a convenient place. 6. A safe for your personal information and most precious belongings — it’s important to keep your identifying documents and extra money protected. 7. A Bluetooth speaker — because everyone in your dorm
NEEDS to hear Kendrick’s new album. 8. Prescription medications: you probably have a pharmacy back home that deals with your usual prescriptions, but while you’re here, we recommend you check out the Student Health Center Pharmacy, which is a convenient, on campus alternative to Walgreens or Wal-Mart.
9. Noise cancelling headphones and sleep masks for whenever your roommate’s snoring keeps you up for a third night in a row, or when they insist on binge watching Broad City with the brightness on their laptop turned all the way up. 10. Vases, paintings and other knick-knacks. Art can make your dorm feel more like home and allows you to express your personality. SIU
hosts a Craft Fair from September 29th to September 30th, which features local artists and their newest creations. The fair showcases everything from earrings to toilet seat guitars. Check the Student Center website for more details. Staff writer Samantha Keebler can be reached at skeebler@dailyegyptian.com.
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6 Carbondale restaurants you don’t want to miss JOE MCLAUGHLIN @jmcl_de
New to campus or just looking to broaden your horizons? Here are six local restaurants you can't graduate without trying: Longbranch Cafe and Bakery 100 E. Jackson St. Vegetarian/Vegan Sunday-Saturday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Kitchen opens at 8 a.m.) Heading into its 20th year of business, this European-style café has offerings geared toward vegetarians and vegans alike. The menu is inspired in part by regional agriculture, including local Dayempur Farms. The breakfast, lunch and dinner menu includes main courses like vegan migas, veggie burgers and vegetable Thai curry. This local favorite also has an extensive selection of baked goods and coffee drinks to satisfy any sweet tooth. Enjoy your meal inside on the deck outside. Manager’s Suggestion: Even if you aren’t a vegetarian or vegan, General Manager Elaine Ramsayer recommends a plate of biscuits and “soysage” gravy. “I always get ‘em with this,” Ramsayer said. Sabor de Mel 607 S. Illinois Ave. Brazilian Summer Hours (Through August 14th) Tuesday and Thursday: 5-9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m -9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.- midnight Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. Regular Hours Tuesday and Thursday: 11 p.m.-2 p.m., 5- 9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. Monday: Closed With food from the land of Samba, Carnival and the Pentacampeões soccer team, Sabor de Mel can give you a taste of Brazil. Everything on the menu is fresh and made
Carbondaleʼs six must-eat spots KEY: : Harbaughʼs Cafe : Fat Patties
: Longbranch Cafe and Bakery : Pagliai's Pizza
: Cristaudo's : Sabor de Mel
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from scratch, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays they offer 10 percent off the main dish. Though Sabor de Mel has only been open for two and a half years, it has quickly become a local favorite with dishes like galinhada (chicken with rice) and tri-tip beef top sirloin. Owner’s Suggestion: Owner Melba Gastal recommends the tri-tip platter, empanadas, Bauru sandwich, cheese balls and Frango à Passarinho (chicken marinated with lime and a little bit of salt and deep-fried with a lot of garlic). Harbaugh’s Cafe 901 B S. Illinois Ave. Breakfast/Lunch Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Since its grand opening in 2000, Harbaugh’s Cafe has established itself as a Carbondale institution. This family-owned-and-operated culinary staple prides itself on offering a menu that provides a fresh twist on traditional diner fare. Be on the lookout for the weekly specials, which are a closely-guarded secret and always changing. No matter the weekly special, you can always count on this diner to serve a tasty omelette, breakfast burrito or biscuits and gravy. Good news: after years of being cash-only, this semester Harbaugh’s is
now accepting credit and debit cards. Owner’s Suggestion: Owner Laura Harbaugh recommends the popular skillets, which include potatoes, melted cheese, two basted eggs and your choice of toppings. Another favorite dish is the classic Eggs Benedict, and for the sweet tooth, Harbaugh suggests the french toast. Pagliai’s Pizza 509 S. Illinois Ave. Pizza/Italian Restaurant/Carryout Hours: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday : 4-10 p.m. Delivery Hours: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 4-9:30 p.m. This family-owned eatery has been serving pizza and other Italian favorites for nearly 50 years. Crafted from scratch using family recipes, Pagliai’s provides an atmosphere for the whole family, whether it’s your mom and dad or your Saluki clan. Local favorites include the Pagliai’s Special, a thin-crust pizza with sausage, beef, pepperoni, mushrooms and onions, and the Big Red, a thick-crust pizza with tomatoes and triple cheese. Pag’s now offers online and mobile ordering at www.ourpags.com. Owner’s Suggestion: Owner Melissa Parsons recommends the
pizza by-the-slice lunch special. Why? It’s inexpensive, it’s quick and you can even get delivery during lunch hours. Additionally, Parsons recommends the spaghetti dinner for a hearty, authentic Italian meal. Cristaudo's 209 S. Illinois St. Cafe/Bakery Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday-Monday: Closed This eclectic eatery offers a little bit of everything to satisfy all tastebuds. No matter if you’re looking for a quick bite, something to satisfy your sweet tooth or a latte for an afternoon pickme-up, you’ll see why Cristaudo's has satisfied Salukis for 40 years. We recommend the Truck Stop Eggs, the pesto, provolone and tomato panini or the lavender mocha. Spend time in the spacious cafe with friends, peruse the gift shop and observe the masterful artwork created by local artists and artisans. Owners’ Suggestion: Coowners Rachel Cristaudo, Jennifer Rollinson, Leah Maciell and Nicholas Stewart recommend the biscuits and gravy made with homemade scones and local pulled pork, the original Tempeh Reuben on a homemade marble rye roll and the hand-rolled, hand-cut and
hand-iced original pink cookies. Fat Patties 611B S. Illinois Ave Burgers and More Monday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.midnight Sunday: Noon-6 p.m. Takeout Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5:45 p.m. Tuesday: Closed Delivery Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5:45 p.m. Tuesday: Closed During its over nine years in business, Fat Patties has changed the Carbondale burger game. Using grassfed beef and pastured pork from the local Lick Creek Pork & Beef, local bison from Bison Bluff Farms and inseason produce from the region, Fat Patties is committed to bringing you the highest quality, freshest meal you can get between a bun. You can’t go wrong with a Lick Creek Burger or the spicy Matty Plummer, and don’t forget to get fries with that. Owner’s Recommendation: Owner Lance Jack said the best thing you can get off the menu is whatever you create. What makes Fat Patties unique is the ability to create your own masterpiece, he said. Want a single, double or triple burger? Loads of cheese? Piles of toppings? Go for it — let your imagination run wild. These are only a few of the many options that await you in Carbondale. Despite the massive construction projects you may see when you’re out and about, everyone is open for business — go out and support the unique local businesses that only this town can offer.
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Your guide to SIU's administration MARNIE LEONARD | @marsuzleo
Have you ever wondered who oversees the Student Center or Touch of Nature? Have you ever been confused by the long titles you see for members of university administration, often prefixed by the word “interim”? If that sounds like you, we have your back — below is a list of the people who make decisions at SIU on everything from academics and the school’s budget to community outreach and alumni relations.
System President
Randy Dunn oversees all three SIU campuses — Carbondale, Edwardsville and the School of Medicine in Springfield. Before being appointed to his current position in 2014, Dunn was president of Murray State University in Kentucky and Youngstown State University in Ohio. He first came to SIU in 1995 as an associate professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education. In his current role, Dunn is the head of the entire SIU system and provides input to the Board of Trustees and each campus chancellor. He often provides long-range strategic plans for the university system.
Chancellor
Carlo Montemagno was appointed chancellor by the Board of Trustees in July. He previously was a professor of engineering at the University of Alberta in Canada and founded the university’s interdisciplinary Ingenuity Lab. As chancellor, Montemagno is essentially the chief executive officer of SIU’s Carbondale campus. All the university’s dayto-day operations fall to the chancellor, everything from budget oversight and employee relations to campus buildings and regional economic development.
Acting Interim Provosts & Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs
Lizette Chevalier and David DiLalla were appointed by the Board of Trustees to take over for interim Provost Susan Ford after her retirement in June. Previously, DiLalla served as SIU’s associate provost for academic administration and Chevalier as associate provost for academic programs. As the acting interim provosts, these two will be the chief academic officers of the university. The provost reports to the chancellor and collaborates to set academic priorities for the campus and allocate funds to
carry these priorities forward. Other provost responsibilities include student retention, faculty hiring, promotion and tenure, community outreach and general student support.
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
This position was left vacant after the spring 2017 retirement of Kevin Bame, but in July the Board of Trustees appointed Judith Marshall as the Executive Director of Administration and Finance for the university, and she will oversee the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance. This office provides administrative oversight for the campus via subunits such as University Accounting, the Budget Office, the Department of Public Safety, Plant and Service Operations and Human Resources and Payroll.
Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations
In this role, Jim Salmo is the chief executive officer of the SIU Foundation, the university’s fundraising arm. Salmo took up this position in 2012 after serving as director of the Rhode Island College Foundation for two years. Salmo and the SIU
Alumni Association work to engage alumni with the university through events, philanthropy and “facilitating opportunities for students and alumni to connect professionally,” according to the Alumni Association’s website.
student life and student services for the campus, including University Housing, the Student Center, the Recreation Center, Student Health Services and Touch of Nature.
Interim Vice Chancellor for Research
Chosen to fill this role during the fall 2016 semester, a major task for Elizabeth Lewin is working with the recently established Diversity Council to develop strategies to make academic and administrative units more inclusive. She also reaches out campus-wide to consult with and train campus units on cultural and professional competency and inclusion and diversity in the classroom. In November 2016, Dunn said once a permanent chancellor was selected the work would begin to fill the interim administrative positions seen here. Keep upto-date on SIU’s leaders by checking the Daily Egyptian for developments.
James Garvey, a professor of zoology and director of the Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, was appointed to this position on an interim basis in 2013. His role entails guiding university initiatives related to research, scholarship, creative activity and technology transfer. The office has several subunits, including the Center for Ecology, the Advanced Coal and Energy, the Neuroscience Research Center, and the Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory.
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
In 2015, Lori Stettler, the former assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary services, took over this position. The university had eliminated this office in 2011, but Stettler was chosen to “revive” the office, according to the university press release announcing her appointment. Stettler oversees
Interim Associate Chancellor for Diversity
For more information on campus administration, check http://siu. edu/about-siu/leadership.php. Campus editor Marnie Leonard can be reached at mleonard@ dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @ marsuzleo.
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SIU football kicks off Sept. 9 at Saluki Stadium DENTON GIOVENCO @DentonGiovenco
SIU football enters the 2017 season ranked eighth out of 10 teams in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll compiled from votes by coaches, local media and sports information directors within the conference. At the helm of the Salukis is head coach Nick Hill, entering his second full season in charge of his alma mater after spending 2014 as quarterbacks coach and 2015 as offensive coordinator. Offensive coordinator John Van Dam and defensive coordinator Kraig Paulson are both returning for second seasons in their respective rolls, adding continuity to both sides of the ball for SIU. "Both the coordinators are the exact same for this year," Hill said. "So the terminology for [the players] is going to be the same." The Salukis return 15 starters from the 2016 season, consisting of seven offensive, six defensive and two special teams players. This is important to coach Hill as a building-block for the 2017 season. "The majority of our team that played last year is coming back," Hill said. "So a lot of experience is returning." Among the returning players, six have garnered preseason MVFC honors. Senior offensive lineman Austin Olsen was named to the preseason All-MVFC team. Sophomores Jeremy Chinn and D.J. Davis join seniors Hans Carmien, Connor Iwema and Craig James as honorable mentions to the preseason All-MVFC team. After logging a 4-7 overall record (2-6 MVFC) in 2016 and missing the playoffs for the seventh season in a row, the gridiron Dawgs are faced with mounting pressure to churn out a winning season. Despite its losing record in 2016, SIU football showed signs of life on
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the offensive side of the ball. The Salukis ranked 39th nationally in scoring offense, averaging 30.9 points per game last season, led by a 12th ranked total offense that averaged 470.2 yards per game. The offensive output in 2016 was fueled in large part by a fourth ranked passing offense that averaged 331.6 yards per game via 63.6 percent pass completion by Saluki quarterbacks — good for 12th best in the nation. Not to be overlooked is the output by sophomore D.J. Davis. A true freshman in 2016, he was named the to MVFC All-Newcomer team as well as earning an honorable mention to the All-MVFC team as a return specialist. Davis led the MVFC in kick return average and was fifth in all-purpose yards per game with an average of 110.2. His contributions — including the second-longest kick return in school history measuring in at 98 yards — led to an eighth overall national rank for SIU football in kickoff return
average at 23.63 yards per return. Coach Van Dam looks to build off of 2016's successful offensive season with junior starting quarterback Sam Straub under center. Straub started the final three games of last season, completing 57.9 percent of his passes for 1,155 yards and seven touchdowns. Four of his seven touchdowns came in the final game of the season in a win over nationallyranked No. 24 Western Illinois. More work has to be done on the defensive side of the ball if the Salukis want to contend in the MVFC this season. SIU finished the 2016 season ranked 100th nationally out of 122 teams in total defense, allowing an average of 433.1 yards per game to opposing teams leading to an 85thranked average of 30.7 points per game allowed. The 108th-ranked passing defense that allowed an average of 267.2 yards per game in 2016, to go along with a rushing defense that ranked 64th overall while allowing an average of
138.5 yards per game are sore spots for the Salukis. Yet the numbers show that SIU was not completely lost on the defensive side of the ball in 2016. Last season the Salukis ranked 11th nationally in red zone defense, holding opposing teams to a score rate of 71.4 percent while inside the 20-yard line. The Dawgs also ranked seventh in third down defense, holding opposing teams to a 29.7 percent first-down conversion rate. Last season, six of SIU's seven losses (outside of a 21 point loss to No. 12 Northern Iowa on Oct. 1) combined for an average deficit of 5.83 points — less than a single touchdown. If the Salukis can shore up the defensive side of the ball allowing their potent offense to improve on last season's 80th national rank in time of possession (29.08 average), close games that were lost last season can easily turn into wins in 2017. One facet that both sides of the ball can improve on in 2017 is penalties.
The Salukis ranked 87th nationally in total penalties in 2016 with 80, totaling a 100th-ranked 782 penalty yards. This translated into a 91stranked 7.27 average penalties per game for SIU last season. Some blame for these numbers can be attributed to the youth of the SIU football team in 2016, with 17 true freshmen and red-shirt freshman starting for the Salukis through the last month of the season. Last season was also the first season with coaches Hill, Van Dam and Paulson manning their respective rolls as head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator. With game experience from last season under the players' belts, and another year of preseason training under the same offensive and defensive schemes spearheaded by Van Dam and Paulson, better team chemistry and discipline should help the Dawgs alleviate some of the penalty troubles that plagued the team in 2016. "We have to be a consistent football team that becomes great at the fundamentals," Hill said. "It's taught at Pop Warner all the way through to the NFL that the best teams are the ones that are consistent." The first fall practice for the Saluki football team took place Saturday morning, Aug. 5 outside of Saluki Stadium. Coach Hill expressed his feelings on the upcoming 2017 season following the workout. "I'm just excited to be back here and get 2017 started," he said. "I'm excited about this group of guys ... from the coaches to the players and everybody involved. We're ready to challenge these guys to be the best overall consistent football team that they can possibly be." SIU football begins the 2017 season against Mississippi Valley State on Sept. 9 with their home opener at Saluki Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with fireworks to follow the completion of the game. Be sure to show your Saluki pride and don your SIU gear for this Maroon Out game.
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