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EDWARDSVILLE – Geography students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enhanced their knowledge of meteorology and climatology with a unique learning experience through storm chasing. Students and faculty traveled over 3,000 miles in six days tracking and chasing storms in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the GEOG 429 Storm Chasing and Assessment field course. “The course consists of several days of classroom instruction on severe weather forecasting and storm spotting, and then the field component allows students to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply that knowledge outside of the classroom to forecast and track storms,” said Alan Black, PhD, assistant professor and graduate program director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems. “There is a huge difference between talking about these topics in a classroom and successfully forecasting the weather and experiencing it in the field.” Course curriculum

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EDWARDSVILLE – Angela Andrews, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing (SON), has received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Teaching Distinction Award. The award is given to recognize faculty who are innovative, influential, and impactful as it relates to pedagogy and learning. “The School of Nursing is fortunate to have Dr. Andrews’s expertise in teaching, mentoring, and ensuring students’ success,” said Judy Liesveld, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, dean of the SON. “She is truly a master teacher in using various teaching strategies that integrate differences in learning styles. We are thrilled that she received this award.” Andrews is known for her dedication and compassion in her role as an educator. The SIUE Teaching Award Committee noted Andrew’s passion for teaching, promotion of critical thinking and genuine concern for her students and their learning

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Add this to the list of things that would only happen in Missouri. Fake mail impersonating the Missouri Department of Conservation notified recipients in Franklin and Wayne Counties over the past week that 550 buffaloes are on their way to nearby land for a "game preserve." The notice reads:

Rep. Jim Jordan is at it again. You’ll recall that Jordan ignored subpoenas from the January 6th Committee and was referred to the House Ethics Committee for his failure to respond to those subpoenas. Of course, since being handed the keys to the brand new (created just for him) “Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the […]

From Quartz:  The number of electricians employed in the US is at an all-time high in April, and they’re being paid better than ever. But can America sustain the supply of skilled tradespeople needed for these roles? This area of the job market has been setting records setting records in employment since late 2021 and shot […]

Alabama has seven congressional districts and about 27% of its population is Black. Under normal circumstances you'd expect the Black vote to prevail in two districts, but Alabama has never been normal. In 1992 it got its first Black district since Reconstruction, and it's been limited to one Black district ever since. In late 2021 ...continue reading "Supreme Court rules Alabama redistricting is racially prohibited"

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and Night Ranger are booked to perform at Gettysburg Bike Week, happening July 6-9 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Frehley will kick off the performances at the All Star Events Complex Friday night, with…

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From St. Louis Magazine:  Just recently, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the Regional Business Council, in partnership with the University of Missouri–St. Louis, published a report that declares that the St. Louis metro has a homicide crisis. Among the report’s key findings: The St. Louis region’s homicide rate is among the highest in the U.S., […]

ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Committee recognized recent Alton High School graduate Kennedy Stephens for her musical and academic achievements. Stephens is a vocalist and saxophone player who has developed her music through Alton School District’s drama and band programs. “Through music, I have met many other students who share the same passions and interests as me. Music is like a bridge that brings us closer together and enriches our lives,” Stephens said. Stephens credits her mother as the driving force behind her love of music. At age five, Stephens began singing in the children’s choir at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where her mother serves as the choir director. She still has a love for singing, which she fostered while playing lead roles in the Alton Middle School’s drama club. Stephen’s main instrument is the saxophone. She has some experience with the recorder and violin, but she said her musical passion really developed when

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From Fast Company:  A giant trapezoidal building with a donut hole in the middle rises from the flatlands of a former ranch outside Tampa, Florida. Clad in shiny metal, the building has a futuristic gleam, and an equally futuristic feel inside, with state-of-the-art science labs, robotics studios, and media centers. Squint, and it’s a tech […]

Cole County Circuit Court Jon Beetem ruled Thursday that a state board that regulates accountants does not have any oversight of the state auditor’s office.

Lionel Messi, the Argentinian soccer great and 2022 World Cup winner, confirmed Wednesday he is coming to America to play for Inter Miami. St. Louis CITY SC fans are losing their minds at the idea of seeing Lionel Messi play at Citypark Stadium. Inter Miami is set to face CITY SC in St. Louis on July 15.

Imo's will cover the adoptions fees for pets six months and older, and give you a $20 gift card as a 'thank you' for adopting your newest family member.

From Industry Week:  It looked like an erupting volcano, says Celia Reyes when describing watching her dad weld for the railroad and in their garage when she was a kid. When she decided to follow in her father’s footsteps in pursuing the same career path, she would be met with a number of challenges. In […]

John Nichols discusses the book he wrote with Bernie Sanders.

Mike Pence has a genius strategy for his presidential primary: a motorcycle.

AJ Ainscough explores with this new exhibition, the complex and nuanced emotions of love and relationships through a diverse collection of paintings and works on paper. He focuses on exploring

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