Author: A.J.Zimm
Student Spotlight: SIU ceremony is black excellence exemplified
Written by Simbiat Lugboso Photos by Toussaint Mitchell The lives of our people and culture are scrutinized every single day because we break the social norm without even trying. We challenge society and prove to the colonizers that although a minority, our black magic is superior. The 15th annual Black Excellence Ceremony on May 5 at SIU proved how amazing…
Read MoreClass of 2018 honored at annual Black Excellence Ceremony
Written by Simbiat Lugboso Photos by Toussaint Mitchell SIU hosted its 15th annual Black Excellence Ceremony on May 5 to celebrate and recognize over 200 graduate and undergraduate students for their academic and leadership achievements. The ceremony featured impactful speeches. Speakers like Janice Cox brought a few people to tears as she explained her journey in life as a “full…
Read More710 Bookstore relocating in Carbondale
From the Southern Illinoisan: After the recent closure of Bookworm, the appearance of the “For Lease” sign on 710 Bookstore at 819 S. Illinois Ave. was likely a worrying sight for local book-lovers. But the longstanding college bookstore isn’t shutting its doors — just relocating. Randy Johnson, who co-owns the business with Dwayne and Kim Summers, said the store is…
Read MoreMore than ‘Shaft’: Iconic actor returns to SIU to reflect on 50-year career
From SIU Press Office: Iconic actor Richard Roundtree will reflect on a career that has spanned five decades this week while at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. “A Conversation with Richard Roundtree” will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Communications Building’s Christian H. Moe Theater. The program is presented by the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Novotny Lawrence,…
Read MoreLyons named principal of St. Louis prep high school
From the St. Louis American: When Michael Blackshear announced his retirement in November after serving as Cardinal Ritter College Prep’s principal for 10 years, many were wondering who would be able to “fill those big shoes.” “He’d almost become synonymous with Cardinal Ritter College Prep,” said Tamiko Armstead, president of Cardinal Ritter and a former student under Blackshear. Before Blackshear…
Read MoreLockett elected SIU Student Trustee
From the Southern Illinoisan: Graduate student Brione Lockett will replace Sam Beard as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s student trustee. Lockett narrowly beat sophomore Josie Arnett in a campus-wide student election, earning 553 votes to Arnett’s 529. The election results were announced Wednesday in the Student Center’s Missouri Room. Student trustees serve one-year terms beginning July 1. The governor designates one…
Read MoreCatch ‘Gem of the Ocean’ April 26-29 at SIU
From the SIU Press Office: In a timely and appropriate look at current events, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Theatre is proud to present “Gem of the Ocean,” by August Wilson. “August Wilson … had a way of reaching deep into the soul of each one of his characters as he shared their journeys with readers,” said Jeffery McGoy,…
Read MoreSIU student succeeds with help from the Jordan Brand
From The Undefeated: Rozzie Cribbs never thought he’d make it to the promised land. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the idea of being a full-time student on the campus of a four-year university was a seemingly unattainable goal. He hadn’t seen many kids like him ever reach it — and not for a lack of trying. For…
Read MoreSIU alumna earns promotion at iHeartRadio’s Chicago region
From RFFocus, a music and radio industry site: iHeartMedia announced today that Echo Robinson has been named Director of Marketing and Promotions for the Chicago Region, effective immediately. The iHeartMedia Chicago Region has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing six stations comprised of CHR, AC, Hip…
Read MoreSIU’s first black graduates reflect on their experiences
From the Southern Illinoisan, this article features SIU alumni Norma Ewing, Harvey Welch and Harold Bardo: Historic moments don’t always feel historic in the moment — three of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s first black graduates are quick to point that out. “I thought of it in terms of a way to get an education and to elevate my life and…
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