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" Earlier this month, the SIU board of trustees announced its decision on hiring an interim chancellor for SIUE. Dr. Stephen Hansen, who has been working at SIUE for more than 15 years, will fill the position for the next year as the board begins its search for a permanent chancellor.

Hansen and his wife both began their careers at SIUE in 1997. He was a professor teaching American history before serving as dean of the graduate school and associate provost for research. Hansen had been serving as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences after retiring in 2012. Hansen’s wife worked as the humanities librarian.

“My wife and I came to SIUE in 1984; our intention was to stay here about five years, no more than seven years ... Well, we’re still here 31 years later because honestly there was no better university that we wanted to be at,” Hansen said. “We fell in love with the institution, with the university and with the community.”

Hansen said the current financial situation presents a challenge to SIUE that will require him to work hard during his time as interim chancellor.

“Given the current situation that the university is facing, the external factors that are opposing the university, the state finances, the changing political landscape ... it’s not possible just to sit and do nothing,” Hansen said.

“There are things that I want to do for the university in order to prepare the way for the permanent chancellor.”

According to Hansen, it is important for him to create a thriving academic environment at SIUE. “Survival is not enough. The university needs to thrive. What I want to do is to ensure that we have an excellent academic environment that enables students to learn,” Hansen said. “Overall, my goal for the university is to ensure that we continue the excellence that we have at SIUE and to prepare things for the permanent chancellor.”

Hansen said the positions he has served within SIUE have given him administrative experience.

“Being dean of the graduate school and associate provost for research gave me, at that time, a very broad perspective on the university. When I came back to arts and sciences, then I got to serve an administrative post — that was a little different,” Hansen said. “[The CAS] is the biggest unit in the university; it has over half of the faculty and over half of the students. So those two experiences combined helped me to appreciate the traditions and the systems and the values of SIUE as well as learn

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Survival is not enough.

The university needs to thrive.

different skills to help facilitate the learning process.”

SIU System President Randy Dunn said he spent time at SIUE this summer talking to a large constituency of key internal and external people to the campus. According to Dunn, these conversations revealed a widespread support for Hansen as the interim chancellor.

“Having those discussions and consultations with a large number of people, there was clearly strong support for [Hansen] among all of the groups I had a chance to interact with. Across the board, [Hansen] had incredibly strong support from a wide variety of groups,” Dunn said. “During a transition time like this, you want someone who loves the institution, who knows the institution and its people, [who] will not make radical or inappropriate change, and there really was a clear consensus around [Hansen].”

English language and literature professor Charles Berger, a longtime colleague of Hansen, said that Hansen met these criteria and is a great fit for the position of interim chancellor.

“I’ve always felt that [Hansen] is what I would call an administrative genius. He has great ability as an ad-

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ministrator. He’s a great administrator; he’s an intellectual. He’s a great faculty member; he has strong ideas,” Berger said. “[Hansen] also loves SIUE. He has very high standards; he wants what’s best for SIUE. There’s absolutely nobody better to serve as interim chancellor for the next year.”

The leadership of the SIU system has many different transitions going on, according to Dunn. Carbondale’s last interim chancellor passed away during his term, so Dunn has been serving as Carbondale’s interim chancellor in addition to his duties as system president.

The SIU board made its intentions known earlier this summer to find an interim chancellor to serve a twoyear term at SIU Carbondale and another to fill the chancellorship at SIU Edwardsville for one year.

“This was not done as a matter of happenstance. At Carbondale, there are a number of challenges on campus right now that have to get tackled. These include its marketing strategy, its recruitment, overall enrollment, financial status of the campus — all of these areas are very challenged at SIUC,” Dunn said. “So the thinking was that it might be helpful to have an interim in a two-year role to have some time to take on these challenges and get these things addressed.”

Dunn said the situation at SIUE is more stable than that of SIUC. “At Edwardsville, the overall institutional health is very good. Enrollment’s been growing, the financial picture is certainly more stable ... as an overall institution, SIUE is really doing quite well now,” Dunn said.

The two chancellorships are not the only changes being made in SIU leadership, Dunn said. Dr. J. Kevin Dorsey, the dean of the School of Medicine, has announced that he intends to retire on Jan. 1, 2016.

“We’ve actually got three of the top four leadership positions in the system open,” Dunn said.

According to Dunn, the board hopes to search for a permanent successor for this position rather than hiring an interim, so this is the first search the board will be making. From there, the board will begin its search for SIUE’s new permanent chancellor before searching for one for Carbondale.

“It was important to the board to try not to have too many leadership searches going at one time,” Dunn said.

The hope of the board, according to Dunn, is to hire SIUE’s new permanent chancellor by July 1, 2016. Dunn said this process should go fairly well for SIUE. “I think it will be a smooth process and a good tran-

sition. I anticipate that there will be a lot of interest by chancellor candidates around the country for the SIUE job. I anticipate that that’s going to go very well,” Dunn said.

Dunn said he believes the impact on the student body should be a positive one through the change in leadership.

“I think the average student and the average faculty and staff member at Edwardsville will probably see a continuation of the basic operations and practices in place at SIUE going forward,” Dunn said. “The Edwardsville campus is really quite healthy. It’s functioning well. It would be my sense that for the year we’re starting and even beyond, you’re not going to see drastic change or a radical upheaval caused by the new individuals in these roles.”

However, referencing the current budget uncertainty surrounding the state of Illinois, Dunn said that the financial status of higher education complicates the search for a new chancellor.

“Obviously we’re dealing with a very severe budget crisis right now. It’s not to say that we don’t have some tough sledding ahead because of the financial chaos of the state right now. We do have challenging times,” Dunn said. “But as far as the running of the Edwardsville campus ... it’s been handled well over the years, and I expect in many ways you’ll see more of the same as these new leaders come in.”

According to Dunn, SIUC experienced the complications brought by the budget crisis when they had an unsuccessful search for a new chancellor earlier this year.

Dunn predicts that the question of the budget will continue to come up as the board talks to candidates for the new chancellor positions at both schools.

“An issue on the minds of each one of those finalist candidates from out of state had to do with the Illinois budget and what the future held for public higher education in this state. I don’t think it’s something that hurts us fatally, but strong candidates are going to take a careful look at that situation, and they’re going to have a lot of questions they want answered,” Dunn said. “We’ll still get good candidates, because SIUE is an outstanding regional institution. We just have to be able to respond to them and let them know what the situation is. I think the strength of SIUE will override concerns the people have about Illinois generally.”

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Graduate student injured in accidental laboratory explosion PUJA MEHTA

Alestle Managing Editor

An SIUE graduate student was injured after a small chemical explosion in a laboratory on the third floor of the new Science Building West 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Although the student’s name can not be released yet, Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications Doug McIlhagga said the male student suffered from cuts to both hands and was treated by emergency medical services and transported to Anderson Hospital.

According to McIlhagga, the

23-year-old graduate student was working alone with a beaker that contained tetrahydrofuran (THF) mixed with potassium (K).

“It is not uncommon for graduate students to work alone,” McIlhagga said. “The mixture boiled over onto a hot plate and caused a small fire.”

McIlhagga said the student extinguished the fire, and the Edwardsville Fire Department and SIUE Police arrived at the scene of the incident.

In an interview with the Belleville-News Democrat, SIUE Police Chief Kevin Schmoll said the student suffered chemical

burns up to his elbows on both arms.

According to Schmoll, a nearby student gave the injured male first aid until police responded and police continued aid until EMS arrived to take over.

The building was evacuated, and there was minimal damage to the laboratory.

Science Building West was reopened for classes Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Puja Mehta can be reached at pmehta@alestlelive.com or 6503525.

State funding for MAP grants drops drastically PUJA MEHTA

Alestle Managing Editor

As the government is working to approve funding for Illinois universities, Monetary Award Program grant funding was officially approved for SIUE on Thursday, Aug. 20.

The state legislature approved the plan to release $373 million in state funds to help students pay for college.

According to Doug McIlhagga, executive director of University Marketing and Communications, the university did not originally know how much money would be allotted for MAP grant funding for fall 2015 due to the government shutdown.

“What we’ve been saying so far is that we are proceeding with full MAP grant funding for the semester because we anticipate fall MAP funding will be given, just delayed, because that is what has happened in the past,” McIlhagga said. “We have awarded about $4 million in MAP funds for the fall 2015 semester. That was done in the course of the spring semester when the financial aid packages were given out to students.”

Although the government approved nearly $4 million to be given to the university for MAP grants, McIlhagga said the number has decreased compared to the past few years.

“For the past three years, we’ve had an average of about 2,900 SIUE students every year that have received roughly $8 million in MAP funding annually,”

McIlhagga said. “[The amount of money the government gives in MAP funding] has slowly, but surely, been declining.”

While the university is receiving significantly less for MAP funding from the state, McIlhagga said it has not influenced the number of students coming to SIUE in the fall.

“From our admissions and enrollment numbers, the money that has been distributed from MAP grants has not had a negative impact on us. Our numbers for this year are really good, and it looks like we will be over 14,000 students again this year, which will be the first time in three years,” McIlhagga said.

Puja Mehta can be reached at pmehta@alestlelive.com or 650-3525.

Faculty Senate receives new president JESSICA ORANIKA Alestle Reporter

As new faculty senate president, Stacie Kirk plans to break down barriers between employees and faculty senate.

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SIUE will be receiving a new Faculty Senate president for the 2015-16 academic year. Associate professor of special education and communication disorders Stacie Kirk will be accepting the position.

Kirk said she feels that communication is extremely important and plans to find ways to improve it.

“The first thing that I would like to do is open the lines of communication,” Kirk said.

Kirk said that some employees may not know about the Faculty Senate, what it does, or how to have his or her voice heard.

“I want the staff to know

that they can come to us with their concerns because that is what we are here for,” Kirk said.

Faculty Senate is part of a governing body made of SIUE faculty from each department.

Its goal is to provide a link between SIUE faculty and the higher administration, and assure faculty perspective is taken into account before important decisions are made.

Many students, including junior mass communications major Judae Price from Chicago, did not know that there were Faculty Senators as well.

“I’ve heard of Student Government, but I didn’t know that the teachers had their own version,” Price said. “ … I think it’s a good idea because if the people who made all the decisions weren’t actually on campus

every day interacting with students, it probably wouldn’t work too well.”

President-elect candidates are nominated each year and voted for by other members of Faculty Senate. They spend a year learning about the duties of presidency before taking over as president.

Kirk finished serving her one-year term as Faculty Senate president-elect and is ready to move on to president. Physics professor Thomas Foster, who previously held the position, moves on to the position of past president while another physics professor, Jeffrey Sabby, moves on to president-elect.

Jessica Oranika can be reached at joranika@alestlelive.com or 6503525.

Whoosh! your way to parking PUJA MEHTA

Alestle Managing Editor

With a new free app called Whoosh!, the university is giving students who park in the pay lots the opportunity to pay for their parking spots without having to use the Pay-bySpace Machines.

Director of Administrative Services Bob Vanzo said using Whoosh! will also give students the chance to extend their parking time without having to walk back to the parking lots and using the machines.

“Say you pull into one of the lots that has the numbered spaces. You can buy your parking time initially and not have to use the machines. And that is particularly handy if there’s a line at the machines or it’s raining. Then once you’ve done that, say you’re in class and your class runs long and you need to extend that time; you can use the app to extend that time, too so that you can avoid a parking ticket,” Vanzo said.

However, Vanzo said the time extension process can only be used if students paid for the parking spot through the app initially.

While Whoosh! is free to download, Vanzo said using the app costs slightly more using the Pay-by-Space Machine due to a 35 cent convenience fee.

“If you buy and extend [your parking time], you will

have to pay the 35 cent fee initially and 35 cents again if you extend, but if you weigh it against the cost of a $20 parking ticket, you are much better to do that than get the parking ticket,” Vanzo said.

Although other universities use similar apps, Vanzo said SIUE is one of the first universities implementing Whoosh!. “[The app] was offered to us by the company that we use for our parking services permit and citation — our registration system, basically. The company that we use offered this app to us, and we were interested,” Vanzo said.

Although the app was made available to the university by a company SIUE has worked with, Vanzo said the university Parking and Traffic Committee played an integral role in implementing its use.

“If I have to give credit to any one person or group [for bringing Whoosh! to campus], I would give it to the university Parking and Traffic Committee because they pretty much approve all of the policies, procedures and regulations for parking. It’s a group of faculty, staff and students that volunteer their time to help us. They were very excited when we brought this idea to them,” Vanzo said.

“If you have an iPhone, you can get the app at the App Store. If you have an Android, you can do it at the Google Play store. Whoosh! is the name of it. Now you have to stress this: every time you use the app, there is a 35 cent service fee

Whoosh! is now available to use to pay for numbered parking spots.

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that goes back to the company, not to us,” Vanzo said.

Because the app is so new, Vanzo said Welcome Week will give students the chance to ask questions about the app.

“We are actually launching [Whoosh!] now. It’s real new.

We are going to have at table at Welcome Week where we will be handing out flyers and explaining it to people,” Vanzo said.

“Everybody has been extremely positive about it. Very few have started using it because it so new, but it will pick up, I’m sure.”

Whoosh! is available for free download on both the App Store and Google Play.

Puja Mehta can be reached at pmehta@alestlelive.com or 650-3525.

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College is a time and place that presents us with a myriad of obstacles, and one of those is occasionally living in a small space. But have no fear — these life-hacks can make your living experience a little more organized and spacious. Most of these suggestions can be done using items you already have, and if you don’t, they’re inexpensive and can be burchased at any nearby department or home store.

First, if you want a space that doesn’t feel cluttered, you need to get rid of things you don’t need, use or want. Gather a box of donations or items to sell, and take a step toward a more organized life. For more information about where to donate in the Metro East, go to collectionconnectionedwardsville.com/organizations.

Hide odds and ends with baskets or bins that you can stack or tuck away neatly, giving the illusion of a clutter-free room. Plastic bins are inexpensive and you can even add some flair with ribbons or paint to customize and personalize them to your liking. Michaels, an arts and crafts store, has various storage bins for nearly any use. Plus, a coupon for 40 percent off is available at michaels.com that you can pull up quickly on your smartphone.

Maximize drawer space by folding shirts flat, but instead of stacking them, line the drawer with them similar to a filing cabinet. You’ll find that you can fit a lot more into a smaller place.

Shower hooks attached to a hanger provide a simple and affordable way to hang scarves, belts, necklaces, hats or whatever you fancy. It keeps them out of the way, tangle free, and easy to see all at once.

To avoid having a messy drawer of socks and undergarments, use shoe boxes as drawer dividers to keep them neat and separate. Not only will it save space, but it’ll also save you time from rummaging through to find a matching sock. Next time you buy a pair of shoes or come across a cardboard box, save it to use as a free organizer.

When floor space is scarce, use adhesive hooks to hang things on the walls. Cheap to buy and easy to apply, hooks can clear up clutter on desks or on the floor by displaying your belongings at eye level.

Continue to utilize space vertically and get an over-the-door organizer to store practically anything — shoes, snacks, cleaning or school supplies — the storage possibilities are endless. Depending on what your space allows and what you want it for, you can get a pocket organizer or something more structured with baskets or wire racks.

There’s something under your bed, but it’s not a monster — it’s storage space! If your bed is on the floor, get a cheap set of bed risers to lift your mattress and open up a whole area to tuck baskets under or containers of out-of-season items.

Open up counter space in the bathroom or kitchen by getting a magnetic strip to stick to the wall for small objects like utensils or bobby pins and collect a few metal tins for universal storage. Magnet strips are around $10 and marketed primarily for knives, so check out the kitchenware department at stores.

Mason jars are the answer for everything.

They can be used not only as jars, but also as versatile apartment decor and organization for food, beauty products, office supplies, etc. The number of DIY projects you can do for your home using mason jars is probably infinite.

Collect empty glass jelly or pickle jars to rinse out and spruce up for free or buy a pack in bulk for less than $10.

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(Wo)man on the street asks:

Meet your new study buddy CAITLIN LALLY

Alestle Lifestyles Editor

During one of my classes this summer, I came across an app that I think we, as a student body, should definitely be taking advantage of to build up its SIUE network. StudyBlue is a free app available on both Google Play and the App Store geared toward helping students succeed by making note-taking and reviewing simple and accessible virtually everywhere.

After downloading, students can select their university, add courses and connect with classmates. The existing library of subjects covers a wide range of topics, but if what you’re studying isn’t available, creating a new category and class specific to your school and even your professor is effortless.

Accessible at your fingertips via mobile, tablet or computer, it’s easy to take quick notes that can later be reviewed as flashcards or in various quiz forms such as multiple choice, true/false and fill-in-the-blank. You can also record lectures, with permission, or take pictures of professors’ hand-drawn notes to easily incorporate them with your digital study materials.

Each time you access your notes to review, you can indicate which flashcards you understand and which ones need more studying.

StudyBlue will give you a total score and a visual graph of your progress. Whether you’re a visual, auditory or verbal learner, StudyBlue offers a little bit of everything, so you can utilize it the best

way that works for you, ultimately making your study time more effective.

The app even makes group study possible by sharing notes between users, however, the settings can be changed to keep them private as well. Using StudyBlue for free will limit your view to see other’s answers, so this could be seen as a drawback, but it could also prevent people from mooching for answers every time a test arises.

Say goodbye to the days of spilling coffee on your paper notes or losing StudyBlue gives a score of your perthem in the formance after reviewing notes. wind — Study| Photo via Facebook Blue organizes and protects your notes in a “digital backpack,” so you have one less thing to worry about.

Along with your list of school supplies to get for class, download StudyBlue and try it out this semester — it can only help, especially if your study habits are slightly less than effective. Good luck studying, and happy first week!

“What are you most excited for this upcoming semester?”

“It’s the first time outside my country, so it’s a completely different atmosphere. I’m really excited about the university facilities, which are way better than what we are used to [in Brazil]. I think it’s going to be great.”

Engineering major Jonathan Ribeiro, of São João del Rei, Brazil “I’m most excited about really getting to know my roommates and suitemates and making new friends.”

Freshman biology major Zaundra Stewart, of Belleville

“The parties!”

Industrial engineering major Lucas Galli, of São Paulo, Brazil

“Being back with all [of] our old friends from last year.” Sophomore engineering major Evan Spurgetis, of East Moline “I’m excited because this is a fresh start from high school because in high school [if] you didn’t really pay attention a lot, now this time you can start over ... “ Freshman pre-pharmacy major Elizabeth Silva, of Edwardsville

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The Weekend R u n d o W N Sept. 18-19

Aug. 27-30

Thursday

*†22nd Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show, Meridian Ballroom, MUC @ 7 p.m.

Friday

*†Beach Party, SFC, Vadalabene Center Pool, SIUE@ 6 - 9 p.m †SLAM Underground: LOLZ Comedy Show, St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis @ 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday

*†Cougar Welcome 5K Run/Walk, Outdoor Rec Plex, SIUE @ 10 - 11 a.m. (pre-register by Aug. 27 @imleagues.com/siue) †Festival of Nations, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis @ 10 a.m.

- 7 p.m. †Alton Foodtruck Festival, Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, Alton @ 4 - 8 p.m. *†Root Beer Bash, Stratton Quad, SIUE @ 7 - 11 p.m.

Sept. 4-7

Friday

Rob Thomas, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis @ 7:30 p.m.

Greater St. Louis Art Association Art Fair, Queeny Park, St. Louis @ 5 - 9 p.m. †The Maine, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey @ 6 p.m.

Saturday

GSLAA Art Fair, Queeny Park, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

38th Annual Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede’s Landing, St. Louis @ 3 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Sunday

38th Annual Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

GSLAA Art Fair, Queeny Park, St. Louis @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede’s Landing, St. Louis @ 3 p.m - 12 a.m.

Monday

38th Annual Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sept. 10-13

Thursday

Saturday

*†Late Nite Run-A-Muc, MUC Goshen Lounge @ 8:30 p.m.

Schlafly Art Outside Alternative Art Fair, Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, Mo.@ 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Loufest, Forest Park, St. Louis @ 12 - 11 p.m.

Friday

*†One Wild“e” Night, The Wildey Theatre, Downtown Edwardsville @ 6 - 10 p.m. *†7th Annual Foam Party, Stratton Quad, SIUE @ 9 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

Schlafly Art Outside Alternative Art Fair, Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, Mo. @ 5 - 10 p.m.

Sunday

Schlafly Art Outside Alternative Art Fair, Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood, Mo. @ 12 - 4 p.m.

Loufest, Forest Park, St. Louis @ 12 - 11 p.m.

Friday

†2015 Italian Fest, Main St., Collinsville @ 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. *†NPHC Step Exhibition, Goshen Lounge, MUC @ 6 - 10 p.m. *†CAB Late Night Bingo, Meridian Ballroom, MUC @ 7 11 p.m. †The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow, Forest Park, St. Louis @ 7 - 10 p.m.

Kacey Musgraves, The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis @ 7:30 p.m.

Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, The Wildey Theatre, Downtown Edwardsville@ 8 p.m.

Saturday

*Jackson Falls Rock Climbing

& Camping Trip, (pre-register

by Sept. 14 @ SFC Reception Desk ) †2015 Italian Fest, Main St., Collinsville @ 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Life in Color: The World’s Largest Paint Party, Soulard 3rd Lafayette, St. Louis @ 6 p.m. †The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, Forest Park, St. Louis @ 12 - 6:30 p.m.

The Wildey Celebrates Fashion!, The Wildey Theatre, Downtown Edwardsville@ 7 p.m. *†Sigma Tau Gamma Beach Party, Stratton Quad, SIUE @ 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

17th Annual Hop in the City Beer Festival, The Schlafly Tap Room, St. Louis @ 12 - 5 p.m.

Sept. 23-27

Wednesday

*†XFest presents “The Queue” by Lucky Plush Productions of Chicago, Dunham Hall Theatre, SIUE @ 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

*†XFest presents “The Residents of Craigslist” by Equally Represented Arts of St. Louis, Metcalf Theatre, SIUE @ 7:30 p.m.

Friday

*†XFest presents “The Middle of Everywhere” by Wonderheads of Portland, Metcalf Theatre, SIUE @ 7:30 p.m.

Yesterday, The Beatles Tribute Band Live!, The Wildey Theatre, Downtown Edwardsville @ 8 p.m. *†Phi Kappa Psi Glow Party, Field between the MUC and

Dunham Hall, SIUE @ 8 p.m. 12 a.m.

Edwardsville Art Fair 2015, City Park, Downtown Edwardsville @ 7 - 10 p.m.

Saturday

Strange Folk Festival, Union Station, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Edwardsville Art Fair 2015, City Park, Downtown Edwardsville @ 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. *†XFest presents “Roy G Biv: A Story Through the Eyes of Rock Icon” by R. Ernie Silva of Los Angeles, Dunham Hall Theatre, SIUE @ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday

Strange Folk Festival, Union Station, St. Louis @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Edwardsville Art Fair 2015, City Park, Downtown Edwardsville @ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. *SIUE events †FREE events

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Elizabeth O’Donnell Alestle Chief Copy Editor For many of you, you’re entering a brand new experience — college. Yes, I’m talking to you, freshmen. You’re embarking on an adventure with complete freedom. There are no parents to tell you what to do. You’ve got the world at your fingertips.

However, with this newfound freedom comes new responsibility, and although you’re excited to start this new chapter in your life, you probably won’t admit that you’re slightly anxious about this big change.

Adjusting to living away from home for the first time can be stressful. You have to depend on yourself for everything that your parents did for you. Your

parents aren’t there to make sure you eat healthy; your laundry and dishes don’t magically wash themselves. No one is forcing you to attend class, and when you get sick, mom’s not there to make you soup.

With your laundry, dishes and homework piling up, a tougher course load than high school, and for some, working part or full-time, things can quickly get overwhelming.

But don’t worry; although college may seem daunting, it’ll be OK. It’s alright to be scared; college is a huge change. Here are a few ways to help yourself through this adjustment.

Look at the other freshmen in your residence halls, and you’ll see that you’re all in the same boat. Although it may not look like it from the outside, they have the same concerns as you. Talk to your roommate and other residents in your hall; making friends will help make the adjustment process easier.

For homesickness, your family is just a phone call away.

They miss you just as much as you miss them, if not more.

As for academics, don’t be afraid to ask your professors or upperclassmen questions about how the university works. If you can’t figure out how the library printers work, ask a librarian or fellow student.

If you can’t find your classes, consult the building maps or ask someone. If you don’t know where the Student Fitness Center is, ask. Never be afraid to ask questions. We’ve been in your shoes, and we know what it’s like.

Also, attend campus events; it’s a great way to meet new people and have fun.

If you’re having trouble adjusting, never be afraid to stop by Counseling Services.

Counseling Services is included in tuition, so it’s free. It provides services for depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. To make an appointment online, visit cougarcare.siue.edu or call 650-2842.

In addition to interacting with your fellow students and attending campus events, pick up a copy of The Alestle’s “Back to School Survival Guide” issue on the paper racks around campus.

The staff spent the entire summer creating a guide for new students. Inside, The Alestle answers almost any question you could have and provides tips and tricks for a successful and fun college experience.

The BSSG isn’t all academics either; inside are lists of restaurants and attractions around Edwardsville and St. Louis when you’re looking to blow off some steam and relax.

The BSSG can also be found online at alestlelive.com.

Remember that it’s OK to be nervous about college, but you’ll make it. Never be afraid to ask questions, and know that it’s a learning experience.

Welcome to SIUE, and have a great year!

%'/ 73 6',330 (534 7,) 4,32) %2( 40%2 %,)%( The school year is upon us, and it’s only a matter of time before we get swamped with assignments and work schedules.

Cody King Alestle Opinion Editor We cram to meet due dates; we prepare last minute for exams, and we still want to find time to hang out with our friends for some much needed downtime.

It’s easy to get buried in our workloads and lose motivation. This is when a planner comes in handy.

Sure, we’ve had our fair share of crazy schedules, but as we get older, it can be harder to retain to-do lists and keep track of what we have to do and when we have to do it.

We tend to underestimate how much time some things will take or the amount of work we need to get completed in a day or two, if not less.

With that being said, we have to juggle every aspect of our lives and make them flow together— each day at a time.

With a planner, you can prepare weeks ahead and create a habit of mapping out appointments, activities, and assignments in advance. If you forget about something, no worries. It’s already written down and ready to go.

However, instead of pen and paper, we tend to rely on our technology, such as our smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Although these devices are efficient and portable, they do have flaws.

All it takes is a dead phone battery or a glitch in the latest

software update to cause our schedules to get out of hand.

You may schedule too much for a short period of time or forget to save an event after typing it into your phone. With pen and paper, it’s more absolute and less likely to lose.

Also, the more organized you are, the less stress you will have. By using a planner, students gain a sense of control and are able to take a step back and do things in practical doses.

At first, it may seem time consuming to sit down and write everything out, but once it becomes a part of your weekly routine, it will seem like a breeze.

Don’t forget to spread the word. Encourage your friends to stay organized and continue to take the initiative of looking ahead. Be sure to take breaks as

well. Make time to lie in bed, watch some Netflix with friends, or take a trip to a coffee shop.

Give yourself some praise for being proactive about succeeding by planning ahead and reflecting on your accomplishments thus far.

Free planners are available at Textbook Services but can be purchased at stores like Target or Wal-Mart if you are looking for a specific design or size.

All in all, planners are a great way for college students to stay organized and decrease anxiety as a whole. Even during a time when technology always seems to be the go-to tool, it’s nice to have something more nostalgic to keep us on the right path.

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Men’s soccer ends pre-season with a 2-0 win

Bowling Green (away)

Aug. 30 2 p.m.

Oakland (away)

Sept. 4 7 p.m.

UMKC (home)

Sept. 6 1 p.m.

Memphis (home)

Sept. 11 9 p.m.

San Diego St. (away)

Sept. 13 2 p.m.

San Diego (away)

Sept 22 7 p.m.

Wisconsin (away)

Sept. 26 7:30 p.m.

Missouri State (away)

Women’s Soccer Aug. 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

Tulsa (away)

Aug. 30 @ 1 p.m.

Oral Roberts (away)

Sept. 4 @ 7 p.m.

UIC (away)

Sept. 6 @ 1 p.m.

Chicago State (away)

Sept. 11 @ 7 p.m.

Saint Louis (home)

Sept. 13 @ 1 p.m.

The Cougars ended their exhibition season with a 2-0 win Friday, Aug. 21 at Korte Stadium against the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Head coach Mario Sanchez said the team improved their attack, but lacked motivation toward the end of the game.

“I thought for the most part [it went] pretty well. We were definitely better attacking-wise — created a lot more chances — which we've been working on,” Sanchez said. “The only disappointing part was that late in the game, when we were up 2-0, we kind of relaxed a little bit. Just from a mentality side, I want the guys to make sure they finish the game strong.”

After a scoreless first half, redshirt freshman forward TC Hull picked up the first goal for the Cougars. Sanchez said Hull is recovering from injuries, but the goal did not surprise him. “[Hull] had a lot of bad luck with injuries. He’s a great soccer player; he has a very good feel for the game, and now I think he's trying to get fully healthy again from his injuries,” Sanchez said. “I wasn't surprised he scored; he's probably our best goal-scorer and pure finisher on the team.”

The team’s other goal was in the 86th minute from junior forward Jason Hackett, bringing him up to two goals this season.

According to Sanchez, Hackett is showing promise this season.

“He was highly recruited; now I think he's finally maturing physically and mentally, and he ended up getting a goal,” Sanchez said. “He's going into his junior year, and we expect a lot of things out of him. Not only leadership,

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Missouri State (home)

Sept 25 @ 7 p.m.

Southeast Missouri (away)

Sept. 27 @ 2 p.m.

UT Martin (away)

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but production as far as goals and assists.”

According to Sanchez, the team is continuing to build on their offense as they move into the regular season.

“The guys are starting to come to terms on the attacking side with the spacing there needs to be, the speed we're attacking at — the attack is always the hardest side of it, I think with any sport, because a lot of it comes with rhythm and people getting comfortable with each other,” Sanchez said. “If anything, it's a lot more cohesive on the attack.

It was good to see from practice to the game how it translated — we got two goals out of it.”

Sanchez said the Cougars have accomplished the goals they set for the exhibition season.

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had two main goals. One was to create the right environment or culture, and I definitely think we did that, and just kind of refine who we are and introduce new players into the program, which we did,” Sanchez said. “From my perspective, we're in a very good place. I think everyone truly understands what it means to represent our team on and off the field. From a pure soccer side of it, I think everyone understands their roles and what we need to do to be successful.”

Sanchez said he has high hopes for the team in the coming weeks.

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wants this year. I want to see if we're capable of doing that, and that takes leadership,” Sanchez said.

The Cougars will play two away games this weekend to begin their regular season.

Sanchez said the team will meet with good competition for their opening weekend.

“We open on the road against Bowling Green [State University] and Oakland [University] this weekend. They're two very good opponents — they've done very well the last few years,” Sanchez said. “It's always a challenge on the road, but I think the guys are well prepared; they have a good understanding of what we want to be and do, so I'm really excited about it.”

Mueller named head women’s tennis coach

Western Illinois (home)

Sept 18 @ 7 p.m.

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SIUE named Nick Mueller as the new women’s tennis head coach Monday, Aug. 24 following an announcement just two weeks earlier that former head coach Amanda Pratzel will be leaving SIUE to accept a position with the United States Tennis Association.

Senior player Sierra Halverson said Mueller, who spent the last five seasons as head tennis coach at University of Evansville in Evansville, Ind., will be a familiar face for some of the players. This includes Halverson, who said she knows Mueller through a former coach.

“The upperclassmen know him pretty well. So we have a new coach, but at the same time we know him,” Halverson said.

Halverson said the adjustment will present a challenge to the team, but the players will move forward and take the opportunity to improve. “[Mueller] is excited to be with us, and we just want to focus on becoming better players and listening to him and what he has to say. It’ll be really important for us to trust him and allow him to work his magic. It’s going to be an adjustment for everyone,” Halverson said.

Athletic Director Brad Hewitt said

Pratzel’s new position in Kansas City moves Pratzel closer to home and provides opportunities to advance in her career.

“She was offered a position with the United States Tennis Association in their Kansas City regional office. That is sort of home for her, and as someone in the tennis profession, it’s a significant opportunity to move forward,” Hewitt said. “It was difficult for her, but sometimes in life you have to make decisions of what’s going to be best for you and your future.”

Hewitt said Pratzel made great contributions to the program and the team is set to continue making progress.

“We wish her very, very well. She’s a great asset to the program; she’s done a great job of building the program during our transition to Division I, and she’s left us with an extremely talented team that should compete for the conference championship.

We’re happy for her,” Hewitt said.

Halverson said the players were surprised by the news of Pratzel’s departure.

“It was a huge shock, because we all love Coach Pratzel. I think we were all blindsided. We’re really sad to see her leave,” Halverson said.

Pratzel’s coaching style, according to Halverson, gave the team insight and versatility on the court.

“Her strategy and her insight on the

game were just amazing. She was able to offer us a lot of good things that we can bring to the game, whether we’re changing things up or using different strategies against players, she was so knowledgeable about the game,” Halverson said. “Her practices were always very focused; she focused on helping us improve. It’s definitely going to be a big adjustment having her gone.”

Hewitt said the Athletic Department is excited for the upcoming season and anticipates seeing the team continue to advance.

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