The Alestle, Vol. 74 No. 30

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Table of Contents ALEX AULTMAN Editor-in-Chief

GABRIEL BRADY Managing Editor

EMILY STERZINGER Lifestyles Editor

BRANDON WELLS Sports Editor

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Campus resources Mental health resources Who to know

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DAMIAN MORRIS Opinion Editor

NICOLE BOYD Online Editor

Campus map

12 Easy dorm recipes

FRANCESCA BOSTON LIV KRAUS AHMAD LATHAN Reporters KIRSTEN O’LOUGHLIN Graphics Manager TAMMY MERRETT Program Director

UDIT NALUKALA Circulation Manager GWENDALYN ECKERTY AMINA SEHIC Office Clerks ANGIE TROUT Office Manager

HAVE A COMMENT? Let us know! opinion@alestlelive.com Campus Box 1167 Edwardsville, IL. 62026-1167

Room reassignment

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CLAIR SOLLENBERGER Photographer CAMILO ZULUAGA-CAICEDO Advertising Manager

Filing reports Changing your name

Campus art tour

First semester advice

JULIANNA BIRKEY ELIZABETH DONALD JANA HAMADE Copy Editors

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Terms to know

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Meal plan guide Local student discounts

Athlete to watch Parking pass guide

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Student organizations

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Coping with stress

Course delivery modes Paying parking tickets Pay-by-space parking

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7 Things to do nearby

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The name Alestle is an acronym derived from the names of the three campus locations of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville.

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Library resources

A letter from the editor.....

Welcome to students and parents that may be picking this up during orientation, as well as any returning students, faculty and staff!

My name is Alex Aultman and I am the editor-in-chief of The Alestle. Since I just graduated, this will be my last edition as editor-in-chief and I’m passing the baton to lifestyles editor Emily Sterzinger.

The Alestle is SIUE’s student-run news organization. We cover events, topics and issues on the Edwardsville, Alton and East St. Louis campuses. Our name (pronounced Ah-les-tule) is an acronym of these three campuses.

We also cover the communities these campuses reside in.

Our office is located on the Edwardsville campus on the bottom floor of the Morris University Center in room 0311, between Paavo’s Pizza and Center Court.

Though we are student employees, The Alestle is editorially

independent from the university and our goal is to serve you, our readers. We seek to report on what impacts and interests our readers most as well as shed light on different sections of the SIUE community.

Because we are funded by student fee dollars, we intend to live up to our slogan “the student’s voice” by listening to students. We always welcome phone calls, emails and visits to our office from anyone who has something they think we should cover.

Readers can also submit letters to the editor to start discussions around issues on campus or even in response to our own articles.

All of our newsroom staff members are students, so we are learning as we go. In order to help our reporters improve and make sure we are publishing fair and accurate coverage, we email accuracy reports to everyone we interview for our articles. These accuracy reports are given to the

editor-in-chief and our program director and we follow up with our writers as needed.

If any students have an interest in journalism, advertising, photography or graphic design, feel free to come pick up an application at our office.

In previous years, The Alestle released a “Back to School Survival Guide” at the beginning of every fall semester. Since we paused this during the pandemic, it was the perfect time to reevaluate what type of content we want to put out and when.

We decided to have a special edition out on the stands during orientation sessions in the summer. It would be the perfect way to start being of service to new students as soon as they got to SIUE. While the information in this edition is the most useful for those new to campus, there’s some things in here you may not be aware of even as a senior. For

example, I didn’t realize just how many businesses offer student discounts until we were putting the articles together.

We brainstorm a theme as a staff for every special edition we create. For our innagural SIUE Survival Guide we decided we wanted to have a nature exploration theme to it as an homage to SIUE’s 2,660 acres. Throughout this issue you will find plants and animals that can be spotted on campus — whether they’re in the Quad or the gardens — and throughout the Metro East.

As you start to explore SIUE, we hope you will come to us for any campus news you need. We are here for you!

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Making the most of your campus resources LIV KRAUS reporter

College can be over whelming.

Thankfully, SIUE has a variety of resources on campus to help make your college experience easier.

Health Service

Health Service is where you can get physical exams, treatment for common illnesses, flu shots and other immunizations.

This is also where you can submit required medical forms like your vaccination record.

Health Service is located on the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0222. To book an appointment, students can log on to cougarcare.siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-2842.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Counseling Services

Life can be difficult, especially when you’re a college student. This is why Counseling Services offers a variety of different services that allow students to talk to professionals about any topic either virtually or in person. Counseling Services also offers crisis appointments where individuals who are struggling with stress can go in and work on coping mechanisms.

Counseling Services is located on the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0222. To schedule an appointment, students can log on to cougarcare.siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-2842.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Hub

Its full name is the Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub. This office aims to help SIUE achieve its goal of inclusion. It hosts conversations and dialogues around issues of race, gender, identity and more. It also creates the programming for Black Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Latinx Heritage Month and many other celebrations.

The Hub is located on the second floor of the Morris University Center. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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WHO TO KNOW In order to get the most out of the SIUE experience, it’s important to know the key players. Here’s a quick rundown of what the chancellor and vice chancellors do.

James Minor, chancellor Minor is the tenth chancellor in SIUE’s history. He assumed the role March 1, 2022. Each year, the Office of the Chancellor creates an annual report which covers each school as well as other important topics like diversity and inclusion. Minor spearheads the Chancellor’s Council and is at the top of the university leadership chain.

Denise Cobb, provost Career Development Center

ACCESS

ACCESS, which stands for Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support, provides a variety of different learning accommodations to individuals with mental or physical disabilities. ACCESS helps hundreds of students receive diagnoses and resources to assist in skills ranging from studying to test taking.

ACCESS is located in the first level of the Student Success Center in Room 1203.

To schedule an appointment, students can visit their website, email myaccess@siue. edu or call 618-650-3726.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Struggling to choose a major? The Career Development Center has your back.

The Career Development Center helps students to not only choose a major, but to build resumes and find a career path to work towards. They can also assist students in searching for internships. The Career Development Center also offers Cougar Closet, a place where students can rent outfits for job interviews, presentations, or anything where business attire is needed.

The Career Development Center is located in the lower level of the Student Success Center in Room 0281. To schedule an appointment, students can log on to their Cougar Jobline account, email careerdevelopment@siue.edu or call the office at 618-650-3708.

Office hours are Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Lovejoy Library

From study spaces to research assistance, Lovejoy Library has you covered.

There are spaces available for working on individual or group assignments. It also has napping spots, printing, research assistance, books to check out and the Makerlab where students can use equipment to work on various creative projects.

Lovejoy Library changes its hours depending on the semester and usually extends hours during finals week to give students more time to study.

More information about the library can be found on page 20.

Kimmel Student Involvement Center

Commonly referred to as “the Kimmel,” this center is the home of many student organizations on campus; as well as Student Government, the Campus Activities Board and Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Their community engagement programs also provide students with community service opportunities.

The Kimmel Student Involvement Center is located on the first floor of the Morris University Center near the Meridian Ballroom. Their office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Student Fitness Center

Rendleman Hall

Rendleman Hall is where you’ll find the Bursar, Financial Aid, ITS, Parking Services and Student Employment among other offices.

The building is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Student Fitness Center can cater to most exercise needs. They have a pool, weightlifting equipment, exercise machines, personal training and much more.

The Student Fitness Center is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

The indoor pool is open Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

The climbing gym is open Tuesday and Thursday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. These hours are for the fall and spring semesters.

More information about the student fitness center can be found on page 18.

Mental health resources in the local area BRANDON WELLS sports editor

The mental health of students is important and there are many different resources at and around SIUE. Through Counseling Services, campus provides students with easy access to both in-person and remote counseling for mental health. The counselors are also able to refer students struggling with more specific issues to specialists in the area.

Students are also able to refer someone they know to counseling services through filing a CARE report. This will let

counselors know if someone is in need of help — but for emergencies, calling 911 is always suggested.

The counselors are equipped to deal with numerous mental health-related issues, but are not currently equipped to handle: autism spectrum disorder, clinical depression, substance use disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, learning disorders (i.e. dyslexia, dyscalculia).

To schedule an appointment with Counseling Services, you can call their office during office hours at 618-6502842, Monday through Friday from

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ACCESS, although not directly related to mental health, is also helpful in providing services to students to help handle different issues when learning and in the classroom.

Off campus, places such as Centerstone, a facility located in Alton, offer various methods of therapy and counseling as well as military services, addiction recovery, primary care and help with housing for those with mental illnesses.

Another service in Alton, Call for Help, offers aid to sexual assault survivors, therapy, counseling and aid to homeless mothers and their children.

As provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, Cobb serves as the chief academic officer of the university. Her office helps guide curriculum changes, new program developments, academic policies and other academic areas. Faculty hiring and retention is another large part of Cobb’s role.

Jeffrey Waple, vice chancellor for student affairs The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs supports students by providing activities to enhance the student experience. It also provides resources like ACCESS, Campus Recreation, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, the Career Development Center, Health Service, University Housing and much more.

Morris Taylor, vice chancellor for administration Taylor works with many departments necessary to the university’s functioning. He and his team handle operations of the Edwardsville, Alton and East St. Louis campuses. Taylor is responsible for planning and budgeting, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Parking Services and SIUE Police.

Jessica Harris, vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion Harris is the first vice chancellor in this position, which was created in 2021.

Harris leads the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, supervises the Title IX office, Veterans Services and The Hub. She is also the chair of the Bias Incident Response Team and helps lead Anti-Racism Task Force efforts.

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You need a balance between school, work and life to thrive FRANCESCA BOSTON reporter

The most important lesson I learned in my first semester was how to balance work, school, self and relationships while still enjoying my college years.

I had a unique journey to get to SIUE. I had decided earlier in the year before I even graduated high school that I would take a gap year, save up some money and then travel before starting school. But two weeks before I graduated, I got a call about a scholarship that I couldn’t turn down —and four months later, I was moving into a dorm with a roommate I had never met before. I had attended the freshman orientation and applied for a job at The Alestle, and had the job the week before I started school. I have been working roughly 15 hours a week every week I have been in college.

If I could go back in time and talk to the nervous freshman who moved in in less than two hours and immediately got to work on writing, I would tell her that “Very few things matter as much as you think they do.”

My first few weeks of school were rough, to say the least. I wanted to drop out at least three times and the only thing stopping me was my scholarship. I took on too much, too fast, and burnt myself out. I quickly learned that university is more than just work and school. It is joining clubs and hanging out with friends until way too late at night and learning more about yourself than you thought was possible. It is stepping out of your comfort zone, but also creating a new comfort zone.

Another thing I wish I was told before starting university was that friendships and relationships are always moving and evolving. It is normal to make a new group of

friends and then lose them in the first couple of weeks or months. Everyone is trying to figure out their place and it’s okay for friendships to ebb and flow. I was beyond lucky to be matched with wonderful roommates and suitemates, but learning to live with new people takes communication and awkward conversations.

I also wish I knew that using the dining hall and other university services isn’t scary. It took me several days to work up the courage to use the dining hall because it was all so new and strange. If you are unsure about how it works, just ask — you aren’t the first new student and you won’t be the last.

Take advantage of the services SIUE provides, your student fee dollars pay for them. The SIUE Career Development Center has the Cougar Closet, where students can find free professional clothes to use, Counseling Services provides mental

health guidance, Student Government provides free scantrons and the Student Fitness Center has wellness services.

Also, grab the freebies at events, as those are paid for through your student fee dollars too.

The best thing I learned my freshman year was how to both care for myself and my work. I take time for myself and have weekly routines but I also put in the work to maintain my grades and build relationships with my professors.

Your time and energ y is worth the effort it takes to care for yourself.

Not knowing what you want to do is normal; do what feels right ALEX AULTMAN editor-in-chief

The first year at college is filled with uncertainty, so being unsure of what you want to study or changing your mind is to be expected.

In my first two years at SIUE, I changed my intended major three times and my minor four times. I came to this university intending to be a vocal performance major, but fell in love with sociology. Luckily, I didn’t officially declare my major until towards the end of my sophomore year. Even if you are already declared, the process of switching majors boils down to filling out a form and talking to your adviser.

If you find that your originally planned major isn’t bringing you joy, don’t be afraid to branch out. Take some intro courses in other fields you think you might enjoy or take some electives that sound interesting.

You never know what gems you may find when poking through the course catalog.

If there are any subjects you have even a passing interest in, take a class in it if you have the chance. For example, as a sophomore I was interested in learning about how journalism works, so I talked to my adviser and took Writing for the Media, a class offered by the Mass Communications Department. I ended up having a knack for journalistic writing and I found reporting to be really fulfilling. Now, I’m graduating with a ton of great experience in a field I

never thought I would be in.

Don’t let course prerequisites scare you away from taking something you’re interested in, either. If you find a course you want to take but are unable to enroll in yourself, contact your adviser and the listed professor for the course and let them know you want to take their class. Professors and advisers can override some course restrictions — all you have to do is talk to them.

College is a time of trying new things and solidifying your identity. Make the most of your college experience by studying what brings you joy. You will have to declare a major eventually, but as long as you meet the requirements for a degree in it by the time you graduate, don’t worry.

Educational journeys aren’t linear and they

shouldn’t have to be. I have friends who changed their majors as juniors and were able to get through it.

Not knowing or even changing what you want to do isn’t something to be ashamed of. Every student changes or questions their passions and goals at some point — even the ones who have had their career path planned since they were 12 years old.

College is making a thorough plan then mostly ignoring it GABRIEL BRADY managing editor

Things change over time — this is a fact. Over the last three years this has been especially evident and it is something to be prepared for at all times.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been discussed to death at this point, and the phrases “unprecedented times” and “in an abundance of caution” cause a Pavlovian response in many of us, or at least in myself. But those phrases were used so frequently because they were at least a little accurate. The pandemic changed everything for a while, and may have changed everything forever.

I think the pandemic taught me as well as many other people something important. It was not about health and politics, but instead that things can change at

any moment, and it’s not your fault if they do. The entire world was plunged into fear of catching this virus and it wasn’t the fault of me or anyone I knew. All any of us could do was roll with the punches, and that’s important to know how to do.

Another important learning experience in college is to learn your own strengths and weaknesses. I can safely say that taking classes online is a weakness of mine. Some more self-righteous people may say that means I have no ambition or I don’t put in enough work or monitor my time well, but I disagree. I made As and Bs with most of my courses, and started failing classes over the pandemic. Many of those courses were with professors whose classes I aced during the normal year, and then did much worse with in a virtual format.

What does all that mean? I learned

more about myself. I’m a very social person, and it’s much harder to maintain a social relationship with a class and a professor online, be it over Zoom or even pre-recorded lectures. It’s important to take note of things like that from the pandemic.

I also learned something from comments made by my fellow students. It was after a class with one of my favorite professors when a group of students began complaining that the professor was very strict and even scary to them. I was confused by this, because I liked how the professor presented their courses. The students then listed another professor in the department who was scary to them as well, and I recognized that professor as another favorite of mine.

I took all that to mean that I liked professors who stuck to what they said and were brutally honest with students regard-

ing edits on their work. Those professors I liked also had very distinct personalities and talked about themselves in class occasionally. Although they were honest with corrections to students, they were also very genuine people.

A big part of college life is learning things about yourself in order to better know how to operate in your life and what you need. College is a learning experience — and although you do learn about your field of study, I’d argue it’s more focused on learning who you are.

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EMILY STERZINGER lifestyles editor

Spicy Egg Ramen

Emily Sterzinger / The Alestle Ingredients: • 1 large egg • 1 pack of ramen noodles • 2 teaspoons Sriracha • 2 teaspoons soy sauce • 2 teaspoons brown sugar Instructions: 1. Add 2 cups of water and ramen to a 5 cup microwavable bowl.

2. Microwave for 5 minutes, stirring at the halfway point.

3. Drain once cooked and set aside.

4. Spray a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray.

5. Beat the eggs in the bowl.

6. Cook for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between until they’re done.

7. Break them up in the bowl and lay drained noodles on top.

8. Mix sriracha, brown sugar, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl.

9. Pour the mixture over the noodles, and mix the noodles, eggs and mixture together.

Egg and Cheese Burrito

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Mug Coffee Cake

Ingredients: • 2 large eggs • 2 flour tortillas • 2 slices cheddar or American cheese • Cooking spray • Salsa (optional) Instructions: Steps 1 and 2 can be skipped if you have a microwave ramen cooker.

1. Spray a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray.

2. Beat the eggs in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for about 90 seconds, until eggs are done. (For best results, stir the eggs after every 30 seconds).

3. Cut the cooked egg in half.

4. Place a piece of egg and a slice of cheese on each tortilla.

5. Fold or roll up the tortillas to make burritos.

6. Put into the microwave for 20 seconds to melt the cheese.

7. Enjoy with salsa if desired.

| Photo courtesy of yummyhealthyeasy.com Ingredients: • ¼ cup Bisquick mix • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon coconut oil melted • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: 1. Lightly spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray and mix together bisquick mix, milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut oil inside.

2. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the mixture.

3. If desired, swirl with the tip of a knife to spread throughout the mug.

4. Microwave for one minute.

Barbecue Chicken Nachos | Photo courtesy of mrbreakfast.com

5-Minute Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Ingredients: • ½ cup elbow macaroni • ½ cup water • 3 tablespoons milk • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese • fresh chive, to garnish (optional)

| Photo courtesy of tasty.co

Instructions: 1. Lightly spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray and mix together bisquick mix, milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut oil inside.

2. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top of the mixture.

3. If desired, swirl with the tip of a knife to spread throughout the mug.

4. Microwave for one minute.

| Photo courtesy of tasty.co

Ingredients: • 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce • 2 large handfuls tortilla chips • ¼ cup pico de gallo • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • ¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced • guacamole, to serve • sour cream, to serve

Instructions: 1. Mix the chicken with the barbecue sauce, then spread evenly over a bed of tortilla chips.

2. Spread the pico de gallo, cheese, and green onions evenly on top, then microwave for about 1-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

3. Dollop with some guacamole and sour cream, then serve.

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FRANCESCA BOSTON reporter

SIUE meal plans can be confusing if you are unsure of the process. The 60/40 plan is required for all first-year students living in a first-year residence hall, but all students are able to use Cougar Bucks around campus.

Students will use their student ID card for both dining dollars and Cougar Bucks.

The meal plan is referred to as the 60/40 plan because 60 percent of the cost of a meal plan is used to pay for the operational cost of Dining Services, and students can use the remaining 40 percent to pay for food at campus dining.

When students use their meal plan at the dining hall, they are charged 40 percent of the retail cost. For example, if the retail price of something is $6, students paying with their dining dollars will only be charged $2.40.

There are three plans available. Plan A, which costs $1,835 a semester; Plan B, which costs $2,180 a semester; and Plan C, which costs $2,535 a semester.

Which plan you buy depends on how often you plan on eating at Dining Services, but there are students with Plan A who can get to the end of the year and still have money left over.

Students are able to use their dining dollars at all the dining services in the MUC and

54th Street, Edwardsville 10% off (before tax) Annie’s Frozen Custard, both locations 10% off Bann Thai, Edwardsville 10% off, accepts Cougar Bucks Bella Milano, Edwardsville 20% off CBD Botanicals, Edwardsville 10% off China King, Edwardsville 5% off (pick up only) Cold Stone Creamery, Edwardsville 10% off Crazy Bowls & Wraps 20% off on Tuesdays Culvers, Edwardsville 10% off Dairy Queen, Edwardsville 15% off Daily, 50% off on first and last Tuesday of the month Dairy Queen, Glen Carbon 10% off daily

the Starbucks Cart in the library. Union Station also takes dining dollars, but doesn’t take 60 percent off purchases since it is a convenience store model.

Students are able to check the daily menu for entrees on the Nutrislice app, as well as order ahead to Paavo’s Pizza.

As part of the 60/40, which is also referred to as “Res” in the dining hall, any remaining balance at the end of the fall semester rolls over to the spring semester, and the remaining bal-

Denny’s 20% off w/ Cougar Card Edison’s Entertainment Complex, Edwardsville 10% off Escape Salon & Spa, Edwardsville 10% off First to the Finish, Edwardsville 20% off non-sale items Hair Saloon, Edwardsville $5 off regular haircut Heroic Adventures, Edwardsville 10% off Hotshots, Edwardsville 10% off Hudson Jewelers 10% off Kyoto Sushi Steakhouse, Edwardsville 10% off (not available on lunch specials) La Casa Mexicana, Edwardsville 10% off (alcoholic beverages not included)

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ance will be credited to the student’s account.

Students will get back the full amount left on the card, as the 60 percent was taken out at the start of the semester.

Students are able to check their balance at the bottom of each receipt they are given when they check out, or use GET, an online site and app where students can manage their card, check balance and see spending history.

Cougar Bucks are uploaded to your campus card through GET, either online, on the app or by cash or check in the Bursar’s Office in Rendleman Hall. Students can use their Cougar Bucks in the dining hall, Cougar Store, Union Station, for dorm laundry and at certain off-campus restaurants.

La Fonda, Edwardsville 10% off Men’s Wearhouse, Edwardsville 40% off a suit Midas, Glen Carbon 15% off services Oriental Spoon, Edwardsville 10% off Papa John’s, Glen Carbon Large 1 topping pizza for $8, carry out only Papa Murphy’s, Edwardsville $3 off Penn Station East Coast Subs, Edwardsville 10% off Profile by Sanford, Glen Carbon 10% discount on non-sale items Quiznos, Edwardsville 10% off Sonic, Edwardsville 10% off non-discounted items

Source Juicery, Edwardsville 10% off Sugarfire Smoke House, Edwardsville 15% off Supercuts, Edwardsville $2 off haircuts Tech Fusion, Troy 30% off The Cup, Edwardsville 10% off The Pasta House, Edwardsville 10% off UPS Store, Glen Carbon 5% off shipping, 15% off printing and packaging Wasabi Sushi Bar, Edwardsville 15% off, accepts Cougar Bucks Wing Stop, Edwardsville 10% off

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Study or chill at a cafe There’s nearly an endless stream of cafes and coffee shops nearby. In Edwardsville itself, there’s Sacred Grounds Cafe, and, just across the street from it, 222 Artisan Bakery. Closer to the main campus itself is Goshen Coffee Roasters.

Alternatively, if you’re on the Alton campus, Maeva’s Coffee is a leisurely walk or a short drive away. All over the Metro East, you can visit one of the area’s fastest-growing small businesses Germania Brewhaus, with new locations constantly popping up all over the region.

Take a hike There’s plenty of hiking trails in the area if you’re the type of person to enjoy a nice isolated walk in the forest or alternatively, a hike with friends. If you want a view over the bluffs of the Mississippi all the way to St. Louis, there’s Pere Marquette State Park, named for the French Jesuit missionary who explored the area in the late 1600s. There’s also the aptly-named Nature Institute in Godfrey, Illinois.

The SIUE campus is also surrounded by four different Madison County Transit Trails. There’s the Delyte W. Morris Trail, the Bluff Trail, the Nature Trail and the Goshen Trail.

Catch a movie Movie theaters are a classic way to hang out. There’s plenty of standard movie theaters in the area, but there’s also plenty of theaters in the area with enhanced experiences. If you’re looking for an old-timey movie experience, there’s the locally-owned Wildey Theater in Edwardsville. For a bargain, they have their $3 Tuesday movies all summer.

There’s also NCG Cinema in Alton, Illinois for the classic ‘80s feeling of going to the mall with friends and seeing a movie.

NCG Cinema also boasts alcoholic beverages for anyone who’s over 21 seeing a film. The AMC Theater in Edwardsville offers the same, as well as the only IMAX screens in the area, unless you go across the river.

Escape a room — real or virtual If you and your friends like a good puzzle, there are a few escape room options in the area. You can check out Escape 618 Escape Room in Belleville, Illinois, which was redesigned and renovated during the pandemic. There’s also Alton Room Escape, which has a room themed after being lost while hiking. If you’re more interested in a virtual reality experience, you can check out Omnidome VR in Maryville, Illinois. They have more straightforward escape rooms, arcade games and other options if that’s what you’d rather do.

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SIUE is unlike a typical college campus and provides many opportunities for students to hike, bike and skate.

SIUE’s main campus is located on 2,660 acres, which means a majority of the campus is wooded.

SIUE is home to a 380-acre nature preserve that is used for research by faculty and students. There are several hiking trails at SIUE, including ones located behind the freshman dorms, such as the Nature Preserve Loop located behind Prairie Hall.

For students who prefer to bike, skate or walk on paved paths, the Madison County Transit Trail is a 130-mile trail system that winds throughout the SIUE campus and the surrounding area. For more information, visit the MCT Trail website.

There are places to explore outside of campus as well.

Located near downtown Edwardsville, the Watershed Nature Center is a 40-acre park with walking trails and scenic pavilions. It’s open during daylight hours and provides a unique look at the local grasslands, wildlife, and preservation.

Edwardsville is also home to Bohm Woods, which is a nature preserve located near campus that allows for hiking and limited hunting with a permit.

Other local outdoor spaces include the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, John M. Olin Nature Preserve and the Arlington Wetlands, all of which are free to the public and open throughout the year.

For students looking for more challenging hiking, Mastodon State Park in Missouri has a couple of uphill hikes and is less than 45 minutes from campus. The Pere Marquette Outer Loop, a 6.3-mile hike that takes roughly three hours to complete, is located 45 minutes from campus in Grafton, Illinois.

There are many options to get outside when attending SIUE, from walking and biking to skating and hiking. Take advantage of SIUE’s unique location.

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‘Stay in Schools‘- Created by studio art student Mikala Kozusek, this piece depicts a school of fish swimming together between Dunham Hall and the Engineering Building.

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“Seven Cows”- Situated on University Drive near parking lot P-3 and behind Peck Hall, you will find a giant steak, from studio arts drawing student Haley Inyart. It asks viewers to reflect on the origins of food, as well as the true cost of it.

“Revival”- This piece is on the opposite side of the MUC, near Circle Drive. It was constructed by studio arts sculpture student Abbi Ruppert. It’s two large white horns peaking out of the ground.

“Journey”- Student Sutton Allen created the piece within a glass case between Parking Lot B and Dunham Hall. From a distance, viewers will notice a glass case, sitting on the path. Upon closer observation, there are pieces of rock, broken glass and a recreation of a crushed human jaw inside the case.

“Katherine Dunham: Perpetual Motion“- The red frame of wire that reaches up from the ground between Dunham Hall and the MUC are the product of studio art sculpture student Allena Brazier. The award-winning piece pays homage to Katherine Dunham, a renowned ballerina and former artist-in-residence at SIUE.

“Inside/Outside”- Walking from the red parking lots to Hairpin Drive, rocks pierced by metal beams in the shape of a human’s head can be seen. Inside the head, native plants are growing. This piece is by studio art student Vincent Stemmler.

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1) Early Childhood Development Center If you have young children who need somewhere to stay while you attend or teach classes on campus, the Early Childhood Development Center allows you to leave your child in the care of student employees in educational or developmental fields.

2) Student Fitness Center For athletic activities, visit the Student Fitness Center. This building has a free weight room, several multi-purpose sports courts, an indoor track, a rock climbing gym and more.

3) Vadalabene Center The office of kinesiology and health education is in this building, as well as athletic resources

for students, including an indoor pool and racquetball courts.

studies each have their offices in Alumni Hall.

4) Alumni Hall Alumni Hall is connected to Founders Hall and just similarly, it has plenty of general classrooms. Psychology, the School of Nursing, art education, geography, public administration and policy analysis, aerospace studies and applied communications

5) Founders Hall Alumni Hall is connected to Founders Hall and similarlyhas plenty of general classrooms.

Founders Hall also holds the office for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

6) Peck Hall This is where most of your general education classes will be held. English, foreign languages and literature, philosophy, sociology, political science, social work, criminal justice, history, anthropology and the College of Arts and Sciences all have their offices here.

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7) Lovejoy Library Named after 19th-century abolitionist journalist Elijah P. Lovejoy, this building has tons of books to check out, as well as study spaces for solo work or group projects.

8) Rendleman Hall With too many offices to list, the chancellor and all vice chancellors have their offices here. If

you have an issue with almost anything from financial aid to parking services to the registrar, this is the building to visit.

9) Morris University Center If you’re looking for food on campus, somewhere to pick up extra pencils for classes or even just somewhere to hang out with friends, the MUC is the place to go. Events are frequently held on

the first floor throughout the year.

10) Dunham Hall With an auditorium as well as campus radio station WSIE-FM, this building is focused on the performing arts. The offices here are theater and dance, music and mass communication.

11) Science Buildings East and West These two buildings, connected by a bridge, hold the offices for mathematics and statistics, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences and management and marketing.

12) Engineering Building This building is the home to many offices for the different

areas of engineering at SIUE. Civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, construction and computer sciences all are located in the Engineering Building.

13) Art and Design Building The offices of art and design are in this building, as well as many pieces on display created by students in the department.

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Morris University Center

Cougar Bucks

Pronounced ‘muck,’ this building houses most of the campus’ food options and is used for many events that take place throughout the year.

Money that can be put on students’ Cougar Card, the student identification card, and used to purchase food on campus at a 5 percent discount and items bought at the Cougar Store at a 10 percent discount.

Cougar Bucks can also be used for printers, laundry machines and vending machines located on campus, and select locations off campus as well.

The Goshen Student Success Center The SSC houses the Academic Advising Department, ACCESS, Career Development Center, Counseling Services, Health Service, Office of International Student and Scholar Services and the Student Government office. This space also functions as a study area with chairs, booths and computers.

The sunken lounge in the center of the MUC’s main level where student organizations often set up booths and other events. It also provides students a comfortable place to rest in between classes.

The Rock A landmark at SIUE that is located in the center of the Quad and frequently painted with symbols of student organizations and various messages spread by the campus community.

Eddie the Cougar

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Vadalabene Center Short for Vadalabene Center, the VC houses the university’s gym that is primarily used for sporting events and is attached to the Student Fitness Center.

The university’s mascot who can be seen at sporting and various other on-campus events. Eddie follows two previous mascots, live cougars named Chimega and Kyna that lived on campus for a combined 19 years.

The Dome Student Fitness Center The SFC houses a variety of recreational courts used for volleyball, badminton, pickleball, racquetball and basketball. It also holds SIUE’s weight room, an indoor pool, climbing gym, fitness and strength areas and the wellness center, which is a program that assists the SIUE community with making healthy lifestyle choices.

Campus Activities Board Short for Campus Activities Board, this is a student organization that provides social, recreational, educational and cultural events on campus throughout the year.

The Buckminster Fuller dome is a dome-shaped building next to the MUC’s back parking lot and is home to the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability. The dome also houses many religious and community events.

The Alestle Pronounced ‘uh-les-tuhl,’ The Alestle is the university’s award-winning student-run news organization. The name is an acronym for the three SIUE campuses: Alton, East St. Louis and Edwardsville.

Cougar Tuesdays Those with an SIUE ID receive a 50 percent discount off their Dairy Queen orders at the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon locations on the first and last Tuesday of each month. They require that students show their Cougar Card to receive this discount.

Gasdonald’s A combined McDonald’s and Circle K gas station located right off campus at the corner of IL-157 and Center Grove Rd.

Blackboard Blackboard is an online service used by the majority of classes a student will take, both in-person and online. It organizes these courses and allows the instructor to give class announcements, upload assignments, upload course materials and post student grades.

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Student Government Student Government represents the student body and works to solve issues on campus that affect students, while also giving students a voice.

The Student Government office is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center in room 1280. You can get in touch with the Student Government by calling 618-650-3818.

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Campus Activities Board (CAB)

Black Girls Rock

The Campus Activities Board hosts over a hundred programs a year designed to get students more socially involved on campus. The only requirement for undergrads to join is to have at least a 2.5 GPA. If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about the Campus Activities Board, you can email andkell@siue.edu or call 618-650-2686.

Black Girls Rock is an organization that aims to empower women of color.

They host numerous events throughout the year that promote the excellence of Black women. Black Girls Rock accepts all students regardless of race, religion or sex.

You can reach out to Black Girls Rock by emailing siuebgr@gmail.com or calling 618-650-4638.

College Democrats of SIUE

College Republicans of SIUE

This organization is for those interested in governmental affairs and share the same views and stances as the Democratic Party.

If you are interested, you can email collegedemsSIUE@gmail.com.

This organization is for those interested in governmental affairs and share the same views and stances as the Republican Party.

If you are interested, you can email siuecr@gmail.com or call 618-830-5335.

The Gay-Straight Alliance The Gay-Straight Alliance at SIUE promotes inclusivity and offers a safe place for LGBTQ+ and allies.

You can ema i l t hem at siuegsa@outlook.com.

Rotaract Club

Cycling Club

Rotaract Club is dedicated to creating strong leaders through community service.

They host community service events and raise money for charities.

If you are interested in learning more, you can email alishow@siue.edu.

If you’re interested in road or mountain biking, the Cycling Club is the perfect place for you. Whether you enjoy cycling competitively or just for fun, this club offers different types of riding for everyone.

You can contact them by emailing tkrausz@siue.edu or calling 618-514-7742.

Autonomous Robotics Students can experience the learning and making of robotics through various platforms in the Autonomous Robotics Club. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience level.

If you are interested in joining, you can email jshemwe@siue.edu or jseffin@ siue.edu.

Active Minds Active Minds works to break the stigmas surrounding mental health by spreading awareness and providing resources to students, faculty and staff. They host multiple events, promoting mental health throughout the year.

If you are interested in joining, you can email dadebis@siue.edu.

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Paying for parking tickets

Pay-by-space parking

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Paying for parking tickets is a simple process on campus.

Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week on all residential lots and failure to abide by the parking regulations will result in a citation.

Free parking is available in non-residential lots after 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and all day on weekends.

Students are able to pay the citation with a credit card by logging into SIUE Parking Portal using their SIUE e-ID and password. After that, students can search for the citation by the printed number on the ticket or their license plate number.

Parking services office in Rendleman Hall is an in-person option for students to pay their parking fees.

The portal also includes an appeal process for parking citations, where students can report them for a $5 online payment.

A $10 late fee is added when a fine is not paid within 14 days.

Single-space parking on campus has a 30 minute limit with a payment of $0.75 per half hour.

Pay-by-space parking is available in lots A, B, C, E, F and VC, which are $1.50 per hour. Rendleman Hall’s Lot C has a daily time limit of two hours.

The kiosks are located by the lot where people can pay for the space, andt can also be found in the MUC to renew their parking.

University police will write citations on expired meters and when a time limit is exceeded.

Students must pay for numbered spaces regardless of permit status.

Flowbird is an app students can use to manage their accounts and make payments at parking meters.

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A guide to campus reports and how to file them ALEX AULTMAN editor-in-chief

While it would be ideal that no discrimination occurs at SIUE, it is an unfortunate reality at any institution. Here is a breakdown of different reports at the university, what they are for and how to file them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS AND TITLE IX

Title IX is the law that prohibits discrimination based on sex at schools that receive federal funds. As of August 2021, Title IX includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Equal opportunity and access (EOA) complaints are filed for instances of harassment, discrimination, retaliaton and sexual harassment based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability and veteran status.

There is a PDF form on the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination’s website for reporting the above instances. It asks for information about the person filing the complaint, the basis of the complaint, who is being accused, details of the complaint, witnesses, supporting materials and what solution the complainant seeks. If email is preferred, it needs to include information that addresses each section of the form. There are also staff available to help people complete the form. This form can be mailed to or dropped off at the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination.

Instances of sexual assault, misconduct, relationship violence and stalking can be reported through the Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Incident Report. This form asks for information about the person filing (though it can be anonymous), the date, time and location of the incident, names of the individuals involved and other details of the incident.

Further information can be found in SIUE’s Sexual Assault, Sexual Miscon-

duct and Relationship Violence Policy and Procedures.

The above reports can also be started by contacting Director for Equal Opportunity, Access and Title IX Coordination Jamie Ball at jball@siue.edu.

BIAS INCIDENTS

Bias incidents are verbal, written, physical or psychological threats made on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, atypical heredity or cellular blood trait and military service or veteran status.

They can be reported through the Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion website. This form will ask for information about the submitter (though it can be anonymous), involved parties, description of the incident, if the police have responded, supporting documentation like photos, videos or emails and how the submitter would like to receive follow-up communication.

These reports go to the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) and the person filing should receive an email confirmation.

A member of BIRT will contact the submitter to provide resources and forward the incident to a relevant office like university police or Title IX.

DISABILITY ACCESS RESPONSE TOOL

Accessible Campus Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) has a form on their website to report barriers to access on campus. This can be used to report things like a blocked accessible parking spot, an automatic door malfunctioning, among other issues that may be difficult for individuals with disabilities on campus.

This form will ask for the date, time and location of the incident, description of the barrier or issue, if the submitter wants a follow-up, methods of communication and additional information.

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Title IX is a civil right that prohibits sex discrimination in education.

Title IX applies to all students regardless of gender identity.

Schools may not retaliate against someone filing a complaint and must keep complaintants safe from other retalitory harassment.

Schools should ensure that no student has to share campus spaces with their abuser.

Schools must be proactive in ensuring that your campus is free from sex discrimination.

Schools must have a procedure for handling complaints of sexual harrassment and violence.

Schools cannot discourage you from continuing your education.

All schools receiving federal funding including public K-12 schools and a majority of colleges are subject to Title IX. Schools can issue no-contact directives to prevent alleged perpetrators from approaching or interacting with you.

Retrieved from: hallmarkuniversity.edu/information/titleix/

How to change your name in university systems EMILY STERZINGER lifestyles editor

There are many reasons a student may want to change their name at SIUE, even if it isn’t legally changed. It’s valuable for trans students, or any student who doesn’t want to be referred to by their legal name.

There are two ways to complete a name change request.

VIA EMAIL:

Using an SIUE email address, students have to email servicecenter@siue. edu with their legal name and preferred name.

618-650-3770.

If there are any issues, Heather Ye a ger shou ld b e cont ac te d at hdehner@siue.edu.

Before the name change is finalized, if you want your professors to call you by something other than your legal name, it’s a good idea to let them know during attendance. If that isn’t an option, you can also go up to them after class or email them to let them k n o w w h a t name you prefer.

VIA FORM:

Students can come into the service center at Rendleman Hall 1207 to fill out the form in person. Students can also find the name change form available online on the Registrar’s website under student forms and email, fax or mail the form to the service center.

Q u e s t io n s c a n b e directed to the service center at Rendleman Hall 1207 or call

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Roommate problems happen, here’s how to deal NICOLE BOYD online editor

While having a roommate can be a great way to learn life skills, sometimes things don’t work out as planned.

When it comes to conflict, prevention is best. Within the first few weeks of the semester, residents should fill out the roommate agreement on Roompact. This provides the opportunity to communicate expectations regarding guests, cleaning, noise and substances in the living space.

However, even when taking such precautions, conflict can happen. Residents are first required to discuss the issue directly and in person with the parties involved.

If an in-person conversation does not improve the situation, the resident should seek mediation from their resident assistant. The RA will mediate the conflict, as well as a written agreement. If that does not work, the resident should consult their Community Director, who will schedule a meeting with the roommates. All students involved in the conflict must be included in the conversation. University Housing will not address a situation until all parties have been heard.

Finally, as a last resort, residents may request a space change.

The opportunity to make a space change begins in the third week of the semester, except in emergency situations. Students in emergency situations are given priority, as determined by housing staff. If no open spaces are available, students may be approved to do a room swap with another resident. Before changing rooms,

the resident must complete an online module with information on successfully living with a roommate.

After completing the module, residents have three business days to pick an open space from a list emailed to them by University Housing. It is recommended that they meet with potential roommates before choosing a space. If they fail to choose a new space within three business days, they drop to the bottom of the list of requests.

When filling out the space change request form, residents must indicate whether they have spoken with their roommates about possible solutions and their intention to change spaces, and whether they have spoken with their RA about their desire for a space change.

According to the University Housing website, space changes are not intended to be the first option when conflict arises.

“There are benefits to experiencing conflict; these types of situations provide us with opportunities to strengthen our communication skills, better understand our values, and learn to compromise and [negotiate. All] of these are necessary real-world skills,” the website reads.

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Give your car a brake: A guide to campus parking EMILY STERZINGER lifestyles editor

Prices and Locations RED PASS:

Year: $144, Semester: $87 Lots: P4-12 After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

BROWN PASS:

Year: $202, Semester: $121 Lots: P4-12, F After 3 p.m.: P1-3

YELLOW PASS: (RESIDENTIAL)

Year: $182, Semester: $110 Lots: P4-12 After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

COMMUTER SILVER PASS: Year: $173, Semester: $106 Lots: P4-12 After 3 p.m.: A, E, F, P1-3

GREEN PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY UNLESS WON BY LOTTERY*) Year: $202, Semester: $121 Lots: P1-12, A, E After 3 p.m.: F

BLUE PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY) Year: $160, Semester: $94 Lots: P1-12 After 3 p.m.: F

ORANGE PASS: (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY)

Year: $202, Semester: $121 Lots: P4-12,A,D,E,G After 3 p.m.: F, P1-3

RESIDENTIAL SILVER PASS: Year: $192, Semester: $115 Lots: P4-12 After 3 p.m.: A, E, F, P1-3

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*The green pass lottery is a free lottery conducted every semester to allow students a chance to buy a green pass. Winning the lottery itself does not provide a free pass.

During Summer 2022 parking services is allowing students to buy a green permit for the summer semester.

Player to watch: DeeJuan Pruitt AHMAD LATHAN reporter DeeJuan Pruitt, a 6’8 freshman forward, is the basketball player to watch this upcoming year at SIUE. The redshirt forward from Sacramento, California, was third on the team in scoring during the 20212022 season. He is currently the best forward on the team going into his second year.

The squad finished the season 11–21 with an Ohio Valley Conference tournament loss to the Tennessee State Tigers in the first round.

During his year at Butler Community College, he averaged 13.5 points per game and 7.2 rebounds in 22 games played. He was given postseason second team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference honors after the season. While playing for Grant High School, he was an All-State selection as a senior.

Pruitt fit in well with the SIUE system with his athletic play in his first year as a Cougar. Pruitt has the tools to be a double-double machine as a forward in the tough mid-major OVC conference.

Pruitt will be a key factor for the Cougar’s growth as a team overall to improve on their past season’s performance.

He averaged 10.2 points per game and 6.9 rebounds while shooting above 40 percent from the field.

This past season he had 19 double-digit point totals, which ranked highly on the team.

In the OVC, Pruitt was top 25 in points per game and top five in rebounds

per game.

This strong start to a freshman year can transition into a solid season for his sophomore year. As a freshman, he was a sol id st a r ter for t he te a m a nd st a r te d 26 out of 30 games played.

He earned the OVC newcomer of the week award two times during the months January and February finishing the season.

Pruitt had three double-doubles during the season where he put up at least 10 points and 10 boards in those games.

There were only six games out of 30 games where he had less than 5 rebounds in a game.

He scored career-high 17 points three times out of the 30 games played.

On Febr ua r y 12, he put up 17 p o i n t s a n d 1 2 r e b o u n d s i n t he close game versu s t he Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. In the final 15 seconds of the game Pruitt hit the game clinching shot to give the Cougars the win.

He has the chance to be a vocal point of the offense next season, as the team is lo si n g st a r t i n g g u a rd s R ay ’ S e a n Taylor and Shaun Doss Jr.. Taylor will be recovering from an ACL tear early in the season and Doss will be a graduating senior next school year.

The pick and roll can be used to its maximum potential having Pruitt as a strong frame down in t he pa int. I ncoming t ra nsf e r s Ja l e n H o d g e a n d D a m a r c o Minor will benefit from Pruitt’s diverse game play.

You can watch the SIUE men’s basketball during the fall season starting in early November.

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All you need to know about your Student Fitness Center BRANDON WELLS sports editor From basketball to weightlifting, the Student Fitness Center on campus has a lot to offer all students.

Connected to the Vadalabene Center, the SFC consists of multiple rooms for weightlifting, courts for basketball and club activities, such as a rink to practice hockey, rooms for recreational activities and even a pool.

Activities related to clubs can be discussed at the front desk of the building near the entrance of the weight room and courts, while equipment such as basketballs or weightlifting belts can be checked out from the equipment issue desk on the way to the locker rooms.

The primary uses for the SFC have been basketball and volleyball on two of the primary courts, as well as the general fitness/cardio room and weight room.

With professional equipment from machines to weight racks, the SFC weight room offers methods for a wide variety of fitness such as crossfit and powerlifting.

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The facility is also home to one of the many dining options on campus, Freshens. Freshens is unique among SIUE’s dining options with its trademark smoothies, which are only available there.

Junnior biochemistry major Emma Warner from Vandalia, Illinois and president of the climbing club in 2021 scales the rock wall in the Student Fitness Center during the Spooky Week event during the Fall 2021 semester. | Jihun Han / The Alestle

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Coping with stress in college OLIVIA KRAUS reporter College can feel overwhelming at times, which is why it’s important to have healthy strategies to cope with stress.

One of the best ways to avoid stress is to work on effective time management skills. Owning a planner and keeping track of when your assignments are due, what days you have to take exams, and when your appointments are will help you to stay as organized as possible.

A large factor for stress is procrastination. I t c a n b e e a s y t o want to delay working on assignments in place of doing something more enjoyable, but the problem is that it leads to having more work to do in a shorter amount of time with results that aren’t always ideal.

To avoid procrastination, set aside time each day to work on your project. Whether it’s a few hours or thirty minutes, being devoted to a routine can help you stay ahead of your assignments.

While it’s important to make sure you set aside time to study, it’s also im-

portant to make sure you set time aside for yourself.

Practicing self care on a regular basis effectively reduces stress. There are many ways to practice self care, such as going on a walk, watching your favorite movie or hanging out with your friends.

Always make sure that you keep track of your mental health and try to recognize when it’s time to take action. Allowing stressors to build up over time can take a toll on your mental health and lead to burning out over time.

If you find yourself struggling in class, don’t wait to take action. Try to stay ahead of the problem by emailing your professors, forming a study group with people from your class, or using one of the many resources on campus like ACCESS or the Tutoring Resource Center.

There are a lso resources on campus, like Counseling Services who are able to assist you in identifying and solving whatever stressors you may be facing.

Remember that you are not alone and that while college can be stressful at times, there are ways to help cope with the stress in order to have an enjoyable college experience.

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Other Tips Take a deep breath and relax Take a break and ease your mind with activities such as: reading, playing a game or watching TV Write down what’s causing your stress and brainstorm ways to help relieve it Try listening to calming music If you need to keep studying, make it more fun and find ways to challenge yourself with things like flashcards

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Get to know Lovejoy Library and its resources FRANCESCA BOSTON reporter Lovejoy Library is home to many study spaces, sleeping spots and the Maker Lab, which allows students access to equipment such as a 3D printer or a programmable embroidery sewing machine.

Lovejoy Library is also home to many unique and creative study spaces.

Students are able to reserve study rooms, use collaborative spaces throughout the library or find a quiet corner to get some work done. Lovejoy also has treadmill and bike desks on the second and third floors for more active students. Nap pods, bean bags, and the third-floor meditation room are available for students who may need to take a break.

The Maker Lab is located on the first floor of the library and is full of specialized equipment for students to design and create projects. Students are able to use the Maker Lab for more than just academic projects, as personal projects are allowed and encouraged.

All of the equipment is free to use, but students may have to purchase additional supplies, such as the correct size mugs or buttons.

Students are able to purchase certain items at the Maker Lab or circulation desk of Lovejoy Library.

A few of the pieces in the Maker Lab include a 3D Doodle Pen, a Dremel Engraver, a soldering iron kit, a T-shirt heat-press, a laminator and Glowforge Plus, which is a laser engraver/cutter.

The Maker Lab is open Monday,

Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students must make reservations during those hours to use a certain piece of equipment. Bill Weidler, the contact person for the Maker Lab, is available to walk students through the equipment.

To see a full list of available e quipment and tools, as well as past projects made using the Maker Lab, visit Lovejoy Library on the SIUE website and search Maker Lab. New to the library are the Wiggle Rooms located on the second floor. They are enclosed boxes similar to phone booths and have a wireless phone charger, whiteboard, stool and plug-in. They are soundproof, for students who are in Zoom class or giving a virtual presentation.

Students can check out both research and pleasure reads at Lovejoy Library or ask for research help through the live chat on the websites. The librarians are able to help students with citations, finding articles or other research questions that may arise. The library also provides access to Kanopy, which is a streaming service for academic or educational documentaries.

ITS is located in the basement of Lovejoy Library for students who may need assistance with Blackboard, Zoom, Cougarnet or many other technological problems.

For more information on Lovejoy Library, visit its website. Lovejoy Library workers also posts updates and announcements on their social media, @siuelibrary on Instagram or SIUE Lovejoy Library on Facebook.

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