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Carbondale · CarbondaleMARION — On April 30, 2024, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators served an arrest warrant on Clint G. Russell on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under age 13, a class X felony.See the Story
Man arrested on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
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Carbondale · CarbondaleMARION—According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES), employment numbers over the past year did not change in the Carbondale-Marion metro area, staying steady for 2023 and 2024 at 58,600 jobs.See the Story
Job numbers unchanged since last year, unemployment up in Southern Illinois
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Carbondale · CarbondaleCobden is a small town in Southern Illinois with a population of just more than 1,000 as of 2022. Despite a population of so few, Cobden boasts quite a bit of diversity, including a large percentage of Latinx. Serving the Latinx community in Cobden is Edith Tomas, the owner of La Mexicana, which is a local Mexican grocery store. Many people in Cobden go to La Mexicana so that they don’t have to travel to Anna, Illinois where the next nearest…See the Story
La Mexicana offers a taste of diversity to the small town of Cobden
Psychology · CarbondaleSIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) training program is commemorating half a century of providing top-tier training in the field of psychology. Staff members there say CAPS remains steadfast in its commitment to providing support and mentorship to aspiring psychologists, with a legacy built on excellence and innovation. Marquitta Bowman, assistant director of CAPS and director of training said, “Our training program has been aro…See the Story
CAPS training program prepares aspiring psychologists with hands-on experience
Carbondale · CarbondaleOutside of administrators, athletes are some of the most highly scrutinized figures at colleges. Every time that they step onto the court, dive into the pool, or throw a discus, there is an expectation about how an athlete should be performing. These expectations may be personal, but coaches and fans often also hold their own opinions. The weight of these expectations can be a heavy burden to bear, and one that can weigh heavily on student…See the Story
Expectations weigh heavy on student athletes’ mental health
Carbondale · CarbondaleBurnt out. Tired. Bags under your eyes. Low energy. Waking up feeling like you didn’t get enough rest. Not enough time for you to relax. Headaches, anxious and unmotivated. Yup, these are all symptoms of mental and physical stress. Feelings of depression and stress can also have physical symptoms that warn your body. According to mentalhealth.org, “Depression can come with headaches,fatigue and digestive problems, and anxiety can create an …See the Story
The mental-physical health connection: How stress can make you sick
Carbondale · CarbondaleIn a time where mental health occupations are expected to grow, Southern Illinois University is offering several related majors to inquiring students. Among those majors are sociology, social work and psychology. “Most importantly, students should pick a major that is of interest to them,” said Reza Habib, the director and an associate professor of the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences at SIU. “In addition to offering a wide …See the Story
Several majors offer pathways to careers in mental health
Law Students · CarbondaleFor Southern Illinois University Carbondale law students Kameron Clay and Paige Berger, 8 days in Kenya as part of Simmons Law School’s legal globalization and comparative law course is a time they will not forget.See the Story
A group of students perform a mock trial while on a trip to Kenya.
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