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For this year's Nov. 7, election voters can get out and vote early.…

SIU School of Law Dean Peter Alexander has taken over the appeals hearings for the nine Chicago-area freshmen suspended this month. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Larry Dietz said he appointed Alexander because of the "high sensitivity" of the students' cases and because of the dean's legal expertise.…

In this election, the early vote might get the seat. The Illinois General Assembly approved House Bill 1968 in 2005, which allows early voting. Registered voters can vote during the 22nd day through the 5th day preceding an election without needing to provide a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections Web site.…

Eric Brammeier hesitated as he pondered his future career choice. It took a moment, but then the freshman studying business knew what he wanted to be - a bouncer. …

A group of third-year architecture students on Wednesday proposed alternatives for the soon-to-be-vacant Maytag appliance plant in Herrin. The students have worked since the beginning of the semester to draw up plans on what could be done with the facility, which boasts about 1 million square feet of space, School of Architecture director Terry Owens said.…

The report regarding the recent plagiarism accusations against Chancellor Walter Wendler is scheduled to be released some time next week, said SIU President Glenn Poshard. During a phone interview from his home Wednesday, Poshard said the document, which at this time remains classified, is being reviewed by members of the Board of Trustees, and it will be made public after they are finished.…

Two freshmen are suspended for multiple years, and seven more could be on the way out after their alleged involvement in an on-campus beating earlier this month... …