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‘I thought that would never happen’: Columbia students react to election results

Columbia student Joe Pierce, a first-year illustration major from Texas, was “blown away” when his state turned blue last night, one of the midterm election’s biggest political surprises. Texas Democrats also swept statewide offices and flipped the governor’s seat and a U.S. Senate seat. Gina Hinojosa defeated...

Columbia, IL · 2d
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Twelve Years Later, Eureka Is State-Bound

The varsity softball team is headed to the state Final Four for the first time in 12 years, carrying the momentum of a dominant postseason run into Springfield this Thursday. The Wildcats secured a spot in the MSHSAA Class 5 state semifinals after tearing through the bracket, concluding in a 14-0 shutout victory against Jackson High School in the quarterfinals.

Eureka, MO · 2d
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New $25 million CAVC expansion unveiled at Collinsville High School campus

By Ray Popkess • A massive state-funded investment in the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) was revealed to the public on Oct. 30 across Caseyville Road from Collinsville High School. The CAVC caters to high school students seeking career paths in the trades, healthcare, education and service industries. The...

Collinsville, IL · 1d
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WashU Transgender Clinic Whistleblower Jamie Reed Sues, Alleges Forced Resignation

Jamie Reed, the former case manager who touched off a national controversy over a St. Louis youth gender clinic, has filed a lawsuit against Washington University, alleging the school harassed her and pushed her out after she raised concerns about patient care. The suit includes whistleblower-retaliation claims and allegations that the university failed to provide required COBRA notice.

St. Louis, MO · 2d
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One former EHS student remembers Greg Ahart’s soaring basketball years

To Bill Craft, Ahart was the Michael Jordan of high school basketball.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Hillsboro R-3’s Prop H fails

A $1.39 operating levy increase for the Hillsboro R-3 School District has been rejected by voters. According to complete, but unofficial results from the Jefferson County Election Authority, the increase, known as Proposition H, failed with 4,745 no votes (56.84 percent) to 3,603 yes votes (43.16 percent). Superintendent Jon Isaacson...

Jefferson County, MO · 2d

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Refreshed Marine Elementary School opens for students, faculty

By Ray Popkess • Collinsville wasn’t the only school district unveiling newly completed projects in the Metro East last week. On Monday, Oct. 26, Marine Elementary School had its ribbon-cutting ceremony for an expansion of its building that was erected in 1955. A freshly constructed entrance with pillars...

Collinsville, IL · 1d

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New Inductees To Unit Two Rho Kappa Society

The Bond County Unit 2 High School Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society recently held its annual initiation of new inductees. The 23 new members were selected based on demonstrated excellence in social studies and community involvement. Acting Chapter President Wyatt Orender welcomed guests and began the initiation with...

Bond County, IL · 1d

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Mater Dei Sweeps U-High To Advance to Sectional Finals

The Normal U-High Pioneers jumped out to a lead in the first set but it was the Breese Mater Dei Knights to earned the two set victory on Tuesday. The Knights advance to the sectional finals with the 25-18, 25-9 win over the Pioneers and will play Normal West in the title game on Thursday, Normal U-High’s season comes to a close at 22-16.

Breese, IL · 2d

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Roxana, Monticello bring playoff pedigrees to Class 3A matchup

Roxana and Monticello meet in the IHSA Class 3A playoffs, with Mekhi Shorter and the Shells facing the Sages' stout defense.

Roxana, IL · 22h

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Ka10 Recognized in Kaskaskia College Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DGMS) Program Pinning

CENTRALIA, Ill. – Kaskaskia College recognized 10 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DGMS) Program graduates during its 26th annual pinning ceremony on Wednesday, October 7, in the Jane Knight Auditorium on the College’s main campus. The celebration highlighted the graduates’ academic achievements, including a 100% pass rate on a national certification examination.

Centralia, IL · 1d

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Farmington, Fox Meet in Class 5 District 1 Football Semifinals

(Arnold) The Farmington Knights football team visits Arnold Friday night to face Fox in the Class 5 District 1 Semifinals. Farmington is 5-5 on the season and fresh off a 48-8 win over Poplar Bluff in last week’s district quarterfinals. Fox is 5-4 and had a first round bye. Their last game was a big win over Parkway Central.

Farmington, MO · 1d

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Harris-Stowe’s new $62 million STEM academic center aims to prepare St. Louis’ future leaders and workforce

At Harris-Stowe State University, work is well underway on the new $62.3 million STEM academic building, which marks the largest capital campaign initiative in the school’s history. The four-story facility is designed to expand access to science and technology education, prepare students for careers in growing and emerging industries,...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

The Telegraph

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November school board meetings for Alton, Bethalto, Wood River, Jersey and nearby areas

November school board meetings for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties

Alton, IL · 1d

Columbia Daily Tribune

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UMSL taps Georgia academic leader as next chancellor

Ashwani Monga will become chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Jan. 1, 2027, bringing higher education leadership experience in Georgia and New Jersey to the St. Louis campus. Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri System, named Monga to the position, according to a community announcement. Monga currently serves as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia. “Dr. Monga is a dynamic leader with deep experience in higher education at some of the nation’s top public universities,” Choi said in the announcement. “He understands the importance of increasing enrollment, graduation rates, corporate partnerships and philanthropy.” At the University System of Georgia, Monga serves as the top academic liaison to the chancellor and Board of Regents for a system with 382,000 students and 20,000 faculty members at 25 universities. His responsibilities include academic programs, accreditation, athletic compliance, international education, student success, faculty affairs, academic innovation, enrollment management, student affairs, library services and academic collaborations. Todd Graves, chair of the UM Board of Curators, pointed to Monga's experience with strategic initiatives, academics and financial management. "We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Monga to UMSL and the UM System," Graves said in the

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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SLU announces layoffs of entire main campus custodial staff, moving to outside provider

SLU Facilities Services will terminate all 82 custodians employed by the university after a 60-day transition period starting on Oct. 12, and will replace them with Helton Education Services Facilities Management. The custodians were informed of the change on the starting day of the transition phase, Oct. 12, and the...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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4 local Daisy Girl Scouts earn Journey Summit Award before program ends

Four first-graders in Daisy Girl Scout Troop #4276 — Savannah Maugh, Elliott Bias, Blair Charboneau and Nora Bowersox — have gone above and beyond their regular Scouting activities and earned the Journey Summit Award Pin. The highest award a Daisy or Brownie Girl Scout can earn, the Journey...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

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African American studies, Women and Gender studies departments among programs in danger of being cut

The African American studies and Women and Gender studies departments are two of ten College of Arts and Sciences programs under review as of Sept. 17. A verdict on the fate of these programs and if they will be maintained, shrunk or cut completely will be given this December. Christopher...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Kaiden Kamper: Earned the shield

Imagine this, your school principal walking into the band room while you were preparing for the home football game just to tell you that you are the second ever and the first male to win the highest award you can win in school. Everyone in the room shouted and cheered when the name Kaiden Kamper was announced.

Potosi, MO · 3d

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Early learning center that provides inclusion for special needs says skyrocketing costs endanger mission

The non-profit Good Shepherd School for Children has a 60 year legacy in St. Louis County

St. Louis, MO · 2d