Alestle After Hours: Recent Episodes
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"Alestle After Hours" is an extension of SIUE's "The Alestle". Join us as we go beyond the 600-word limit and discuss current events that are taking place on the SIUE campus and in the world!
The opinions on this show are individually ours and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Alestle
Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford break down the harm that booktok can cause and discuss how trans representation in media shapes public opinion.
Managing Editor Sam Muren, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the theatre department's production of Junie B Jones and the health safety issues that both SIUE and the Edwardsville school district are facing.
Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford go through the 2024 survival guide, exploring the top student discounts in the area and sharing tips for SIUE students.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford reflect on the Alestle's achievements over the past year and discuss upcoming changes in the publication's future.
Managing Editor Sam Muren, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford share their best advice for incoming freshman at SIUE.
On this week's episode we take a look back at some of the funniest moments that have happened on the podcast completely out of context.
Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the protests happening on campuses around the country including the one that took place at WashU where an SIUE professor was arrested.
Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss Taylor Swift's 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, and comment on some questionable artistic choices.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with the newly elected President Barrett Larkin. We talk to Larkin about his goals as president and what the future of student government will look like.
Sports Editor Audrey O’Renic, Reporter Ava Galban, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the five freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment: speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Kiss Eddie or be Eddie? Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford asks Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman and Reporter Sam Muren a variety of would you rather questions. Special thanks to Siuefakeevents for helping us come up with the questions.
Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, Reporter Ciara Folkerts, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss to addition of gender-neutral bathrooms at Edwardsville high school and the annual black girls rock fashion show.
On this episode, Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talks to two of our new Reporters Camela Sharp and Ava Galban. We discuss a few of their stories like anti-trans legislation and what is Women's Studies.
Lifestyle's Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Grace Gentemann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the 2024 Oscars and a variety of inspirational women.
Sports Editor Audrey O’Renic, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talk about SIUE’s Panhellenic best dance crew 2024. They also look at SIUE’s yik yak and talk about the AI videos used to spread misinformation about the Disney World castle being burned to the ground.
Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Alestle's trip to Chicago and all the awards they won at the ICPA convention.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Reporter Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the over-consumerism surrounding Valentine's Day and argue about whether or not it's a fun holiday.
Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, Copy Editor Matthew Wolden, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss whether we should support celebrities who do or say bad things.
Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss recent local events involving police and debate whether or not Taylor Swift should have her own private plane.
Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford talk about what libraries have to offer and some of their favorite library memories.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Copy Editor Matthew Wolden, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the causes of seasonal depression and ways to work around it.
Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, Reporter Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the Gypsy-Rose Blanchard case and the rampant consumerism affecting young girls.
Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Grace Gentemann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford advise on how to successfully accomplish New Years resolutions.
Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with Olivia from siuefakeevents to go through 57 more things to do at SIUE.
Lifestyles Editor Francesca Boston, Photographer Max Lenhart, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the experience of living abroad.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Reporter Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the controversial new street preacher on campus and the physical altercation between him and a student. They also explore the ways that Christians and non-Christians interact.
Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford recap the Alestle's trip to Atlanta to attend the 2023 Fall National College Media Convention.
Reporter Michal Kate Castleman, Copy Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford review 1989 (Taylor's Version).
On our very special 100th episode current Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough sits down with former Editors-in-Chief Kari Williams and Mich Yee to talk about their time at the Alestle.
Online Editor Madison Sample, Copy Editor Matthew Wolden, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss their college experiences through several derailed trains of thought.
Illustrator Thea Weltzin, copy editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss managing mental health as a college student and the challenges that this brings.
Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Copy Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the current state of campus unions and explore the effects of COVID-19 on Gen Z.
In this extra special episode, Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford get the chance to sit down and talk to Olivia the creator of siuefakeevents.
Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Online Editor Madison Sample, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to talk about SIUE's new Communications Director Nicole Franklin, and other girlbosses.
Trigger Warning This episode contains a discussion of childhood illness and death. Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Online Editor Winter Racine, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Bronze Boot, ChatGPT being used in classrooms, and Make-A-Wish.
Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Multimedia Editor Udit Sai Anand Nalukala, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the topic of this week's opinion piece, the smell of weed.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with student government President Mackenzie Richards and Vice President Jared Jess to discuss the future of student government.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Reporter Madison Sample, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford share their advice for incoming students at SIUE.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss random historical facts and share weird stories from their hometowns.
Spoiler Warning! Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Illustrator Thea Weltzin, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford explore the complexities of womanhood while unpacking the plot of Barbie. They also talk about Oppenheimer.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Illustrator Thea Weltzin sit down with Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford to discuss the editorials they've written for The Alestle. Topics include banned books in schools and the Supreme Court making questionable decisions.
Lifestyles Editor Francesca Boston, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford go through a list of fun activities to participate in on campus. Credit for the list goes to siuefakeevents on Instagram.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Titan submersible, Mcdonald's lore, and other topics.
Multimedia Editor Damian Morris, Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss Roe vs Wade, ICWA, and the joys of working at Walmart.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the clerical worker union negotiations at SIUE and how to stay safe at pride events.
Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the clerical worker union at SIUE, how to stay safe at pride events, and other somewhat unrelated topics.
Sports Editor Bruce Darnell, Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger, Reporter Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Gabriel Brady sit down to talk about the upcoming week in news.
Sports Editor Bruce Darnell and Photographer Chloe Wolfe discuss The Alestle's Mental Health Issue among other topics.
Sports Editor Bruce Darnell, Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger, Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Reporter Dylan Hembrough all gather to talk about some of the problems Iranian students at SIUE and other world events.
Reporter Bruce Darnell and Reporter Dylan Hembrough talk about SIUE alum John Dunphy as well as Biden's recent pardoning of prisoners convicted of Marijuana possession and how drugs tie into the prison-industrial complex.
Reporter Bruce Darnell and Editor-in-chief Emily Sterzinger discuss food in Edwardsville and abroad.
Reporter Bruce Darnell, Reporter Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Gabriel Brady discuss how growing old doesn't mean you can't enjoy "young kid" things as well as go in-depth about some of their favorite books.
Reporter Bruce Darnell, Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Opinion Editor Nicole Boyd, and Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger discuss the new movie "Don't Worry Darling" as well as recent protests involving Pastor Tom.
link to pastor tom survey:
https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_erg7riopkpNgJaC
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Online Editor Nicole Boyd, and Reporter Francesca Boston look back on the past semester and academic year.
Topics:
COVID-19 on campus
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2b2561b4-7405-11ec-b9b5-1b529847f6bc.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_fca15168-848a-11ec-8020-bf8d24b1c9c7.html
Protests on campus across the semester:
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_9ba8866a-ab13-11ec-aa38-4ba048e0624c.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_46054d28-9903-11ec-a26d-33af06ff0c36.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/collection_2c7a710e-8601-11ec-8645-df365fa71f23.html
Personal Favorite Stories:
Nicole:
Drag Trivia- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_20a16f44-c4ff-11ec-80a9-f795a63689da.html
Black History Made (Eugene Redmond)- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7bbe8f7a-76e9-11eb-9eb7-cbfcfdee8252.html
Francesca:
Rent- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7ff2728c-c0f3-11ec-a314-0b3d06be7efe.html
Tandem- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_cb107a56-8df5-11ec-b954-d7bb5e76a49a.html
Gabe:
Federal Investigation- https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_9ba8866a-ab13-11ec-aa38-4ba048e0624c.html
BSU protest- https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_b97ee0bc-809d-11ec-ac65-67f3f4501f1d.html
Arthur Towata Profile- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_3310726e-89d7-11ec-b254-f3544f1fe2ac.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Copy Editor Julianna Birkey and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss income and housing prices in Edwardsville as well as Rent the Musical at SIUE.
Articles discussed:
- Median income studying the city of Edwardsville and Madison County
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2728ce00-c114-11ec-8a2a-8fbaa45c5696.html
- Theater Department performs “Rent”
https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7ff2728c-c0f3-11ec-a314-0b3d06be7efe.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Lifestyles Editor Emily Sterzinger, and Copy Editor Jana Hamade discuss student fees possibly rising, a protest by academic advisors, and Arabic Club's Ramadan calligraphy event.
Articles discussed:
Student Fees possibly increasing by 5 percent
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_7999329e-bc0d-11ec-bb6b-5bf402366cc6.html
Academic advisers advocate for better pay and conditions
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_f25ccdea-bb9e-11ec-94f4-33e036315200.html
Arabic Club’s Calligraphy Ramadan Night
https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_1474e746-bb59-11ec-bd34-a73c92891b7c.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Online Editor Nicole Boyd, Reporter Olivia Kraus and Opinion Editor Damian Morris discuss the campus survey, a mass communications instructor's short film and glow in the dark mini golf.
Articles
- https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_34a486e0-b477-11ec-bcfc-7b133c5c101b.html
- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7f41c05c-b44d-11ec-aa09-67c90538201f.html
- http://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_df4dc8f6-b605-11ec-bb92-eb069fd89d81.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Copy Editor Julianna Birkey, and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss regional oil spills, the Cougar World Games, the latest sports news and whether there are more wheels or doors in the world.
Articles Discussed:
- Marathon Petroleum oil spill in Cahokia Creek
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_787d06a4-b075-11ec-ba21-efeb1ce3fb68.html
- Cougar World Games
https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_8ba12dd8-aeee-11ec-ab9e-37bc1048b09b.html
- Sports Overview
https://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_b358ba3c-b090-11ec-a3cc-2fe59f4803e2.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_ade2a52e-aae9-11ec-954b-837ce9eda466.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Opinion Editor Damian Morris discuss the change in chancellors, baseball postponements, and the latest Cougar Controversies.
Articles Discussed:
- https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_bac8f024-94fd-11ec-a89f-3fc0b927d0dc.html
- https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_9481b186-94fc-11ec-8556-e77d008c9f2c.html
Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss the recent news.
Topics:
Returning to campus has posed significant challenges for students and administration alike.
There's a recent Metro East Eats where the Alestle staff reviewed Donuts.
Gabriel and Brandon discuss recent basketball games and what's to come in the sports section this semester.
Article Links:
Return to Campus:
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2b2561b4-7405-11ec-b9b5-1b529847f6bc.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_c8b391ea-7558-11ec-9f7e-bfae477e5b7c.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_e7ac7bf6-797d-11ec-a2c8-13e5fd4917ea.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_b162b9f6-7f28-11ec-b887-13463e16d924.html
Donuts:
https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/collection_ad9b6f84-7e3d-11ec-9700-53c2c1cea5a3.html
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Editor-in-Chief Alex Aultman, Social Media Manager Nicole Boyd and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss the recent past, present and future of the Alestle.
We will be back in Jan. 2022.
This episode begins with a brief segment detailing Arluan Van Hook's initiation experience with the fraternity Kappa Sigma where he was called racial and homophobic slurs.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Sports Editor Brandon Wells, and Copy Editor Jana Hamade discuss issues with registration as well as new columns to be featured in the news and sports sections.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady discusses recent news with Social Media Manager Nicole Boyd and Reporter Francesca Boston.
Topics Discussed:
Illinois may become the first state to allow minors to receive reproductive care, including abortions, without parental consent.
SIUE Students will now be allowed to pursue summer employment on campus without taking summer classes.
Nicole Boyd recently reviewed Marvel's "Eternals" and weighed in on the aspects of representation within the movie.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Managing Editor Damian Morris, and Photographer Clair Sollenberger discuss the recent news.
Topics discussed:
Transphobic vandalism of menstrual products from the Mensi Project has happened recently in the men's bathrooms on SIUE campus.
The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion hosted a costume contest alongside the viewing of the 1999 film "But I'm a Cheerleader"
SIUE housing hosted a pumpkin "glow walk" recently, and Clair got a photoset that is currently on the website.
An very intense soccer game, covered by Clair and Damian, features shouting and vitriol from multiple sections of the crowd.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Opinion Editor Emily Sterzinger, and Alex Aultman Editor-in-Chief discuss horror as a genre, from movies to books to games and much more.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady and Reporters Francesca Boston and Caitlynn Harbaugh discuss recent news and upcoming Alestle articles.
Topics Discussed:
SIUE's ACCESS is introducing sessions on campus to allow students to play with therapy dogs to help their mental health.
Parking Service's Green pass lottery has been causing controversy due to the fact it's not offering actual parking passes, but just the chance to buy one.
Halloween costumes are fun, but some people don't wear them in college. Gabriel, Francesca, and Caitlynn weigh in with their takes.
Due to the Fall National College Media Convention this past weekend, this week's podcast is a brief of our most recent content read out by Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss fall activities, missing person cases, and Adlerian psychology.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Social Media Manager Nicole Boyd, and Reporter Francesca Boston discuss Busey Bank's closure, Latinx Heritage, and the Homecoming game.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady and Opinion Editor Emily Sterzinger discuss the homecoming game, student government missions, books, and unfortunate movie casting.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Editor-in-Chief Alex Aultman, and Reporter Francesca Boston discuss library renovations, broadcast news, and Life is Strange: True Colors.
Due to a recording error, this week's podcast has been replaced with a news in brief segment read by Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady. Be sure to check out the full articles in print or on our website.
Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady and Opinion Editor Emily Sterzinger discuss the relationship between horror movies and race. Spoilers for: Get Out, Us, Antebellum, and Candyman (2021).
New host and Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Managing Editor Damian Morris and Reporter Francesca Boston discuss menstrual products in men's rooms, artistic nudity and reader feedback in the first returning edition of the Alestle After Hours.
Reporter John McGowan, Lifestyles Editor Maddi Lammert and Editor in Chief Alex Aultman discuss The Alestle's upcoming Sex Issue. This Thursday, April 8th.
Reporter John McGowan and Opinion Editor Gabe Brady discuss the third stimulus check, raising the minimum wage, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Reporter John McGowan talks the Overwatch Collegiate Championship with students Tim Cockrell and Hunter Fouts, two members of the eSports Club's Overwatch Team.
Reporter John McGowan, Opinion Editor Gabe Brady, Reporter Kristina Johnson, and Managing Editor Damian Morris discuss the merits of cancel culture.
Amid recent talks by the Biden Administration, Reporter John McGowan and Political Science Professor Dr. Andrew Theising discuss the pros and cons of cancelling student loan debt.
Reporter John McGowan and Editor in Chief Alex Aultman discuss Zoom classes, Dining Services, and the new COVID-19 variants.
Host John McGowan, Copy Editor Dalton Brown, and History Professor Dr. Anthony Cheeseboro discuss the implications of Race in the classroom, the country, and the world.
Host John McGowan and Opinion Editor Gabe Brady discuss the storm on the capitol and the new president.
Host John McGowan and political science major and reporter Gabe Brady discuss the presidential election results, and what they mean for our country.
Host John McGowan and Senior Biology Major Mustapha Shobola from Nigeria discuss the endSARS protests, both here on campus and in Nigeria.
Host John McGowan and History Professor Kathleen Vongsathorn discuss what we can learn about COVID-19 by comparing to past pandemics.
Host John McGowan and political science major and reporter Gabe Brady discuss the ramifications of Trump's COVID diagnosis, the upcoming election, and that lively debate last week.
After Hours returns with a new format. Host John McGowan speaks to epidemiologist Dr. Ellen Santos about the Coronavirus and her thoughts on pandemic, both professional and personal.
How is self isolation affecting you? In This episode, reporter John McGowan photographer Morgan Jackson, and reporters Damian Morris and Gabe Brady discuss what the world and it's people will be like after COVID-19 and self isolation are over.
In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photograph Morgan Jackson, and reporter Damian Morris discuss how COVID-19 has so far affected them, SIUE, and the world.
How well do you know your family history? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photographer Dominick Oranika, and reporters Alex Aultman and Isobel Abbot-Dethrow discuss the Lovejoy Library escape room, the importance of knowing family history, and the upcoming Illinois Census.
Are all cops bad? In this episode, reporter John McGowan and copy editors Shane Wheatley and Brooke Hill discuss issues with the health services website, new initiatives to encourage students to vote, and we debate whether or not police should be abolished.
How did you celebrate Valentine's Day? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photographer Dominick Oranika, and reporter Gabe Brady discuss the lasting impact of slavery, new food additions coming to campus, and unconventional ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Would you support a change in government? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, reporter Isobel Abbot-Dethrow, and lifestyles editor Jordyn Nimmer discuss the merits and disadvantages of communism, a new multimedia performance on campus entitled "Chaos Magick", and a returning creative writing program on campus.
Would you jump into a relationship based on an online dating profile? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, and photographer Emma Davis discuss the new health sciences building opening on campus, the returning of the "Beet Box" to campus, the merits of online dating, and what we can learn from the death of Kobe Bryant.
In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, and photographer Emma Davis discuss the new Starbucks opening in Lovejoy Library, sacred geometry and sound meditation, the benefits of going places alone, and their favorite movies of 2019.
New year, new host! With reporter John McGowan taking over the show, he, copy editor Lamonya Smith, and multimedia editor Mackenzie Smith discuss global warming, SIUe's response to hate on campus, and their top songs of the decade.
In this episode we discuss how to deal with uncomfortable questions from family members, the best holiday-themed shots and the best and worst Christmas songs.
In this episode we discuss the unwanted counter protests to the campus preacher, the best ways to study for finals and the cost of streaming services.
In this episode, we discuss implicit bias, why the term "identify as" may be offensive and the best (free) places in the area to go on a romantic date.
On this episode, we discuss nonviolent drug offenders potentially being released from prison, when is the right time to listen to get into the Christmas spirit and the best break up songs.
On this episode, we talk about Yusef Salaam from the Central Park Five coming to our school and our takeaways from his speech, how badly women in politics are judged and songs we think everyone should know.
On this episode, we talk about the rising gas prices in Illinois, what the new marijuana law will mean for Edwardsville, men's basketball and cultural appropriation when it comes to Halloween.
On this episode we discuss the on-campus "preacher" and the protests to get him of campus and how you an learn from different faiths.
In this episode, we talk about the protests at the new Planned Parenthood building in Fairview Heights, the 2nd Schnucks closing and why people should stop asking if/when women will have kids.
On this episode we discuss sex trafficking, debate whether the military should recruit young kids in high school and talk about how growing up in a low-income family can affect healthy eating habits.
On this episode, we recap the homecoming tailgate, why people should think before calling the police and why we feel that people should respect The Alestle and other media publications.
On this episode we discuss how women who wear hijabs are perceived in society, climate change and multilevel marketing schemes.
On this episode we talk about which restaurants in the area has the best Impossible Burger, the vaping industry and why we should pay more attention to third party candidates.
On this episode we talk about fundraising websites such as KickStarter and GoFundMe and how to avoid being scammed. Then, we talk about the College Republicans of SIUE's 9/11 display in the quad and the reactions that came from it.
On this episode we talk about Dunkin' Donuts NOT coming to campus, the newly passed bill that will make marijuana use legal in the state of Illinois and hurtful (and unnecessary) comments that people make regarding appearances.
On this episode we share our thoughts (and criticisms) about the Root Beer Riot on campus, the Amazon Rain Forest fire and the lack of fact checking on social media and finally, we share songs that get us through the semester.
Season 2 is finally here! On today's episode we discuss the new changes that were made to Starbucks, mass shootings and how we can prevent them on campus and ways to have the best living situation with your roommate.
On our last episode of the semester we discuss the library's funding and where there money is going, Avenger's Endgame (major spoilers discussed!) and what is like to be a reporter/journalist.
On this episode we talk about the street preachers that come to campus and why students are protesting them, SIU board of trustees, eating disorders and the What I Wish You Knew event.
On this episode we talk about the faculty protest on campus , the newest student organization on campus and why students should take a more proactive role in their education.
On this episode we talk about going make-up free why some women are afraid to do it, the issue of sexual assault on campus and what we can do about it and respecting women's decision to not have children.
On this episode we Jakob geeks out over genome research and then we discuss the services that are available for sexual assault survivors and why all internships should be paid.
On this episode we give an update of the investigation on SIUE's Head Start Facility in East Saint Louis, students getting scammed by fake honor societies and the college admissions scandal featuring Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman.
On this episode we discuss a breaking story involving SIUE's head start program, car jacking's on the SIUE campus and how easy and simple it is to avoid them and finally we review Jordan Peele's "Us".
On this episode we talk about the importance of having food options on campus that support our Muslim and Jewish students, our never-ending beef with parking services and how to relieve some of the stress that college students face.
On this special episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the month of February aka Black History Month.
On this episode, we continue the conversation of SIUE's decision to not close campus during freezing temperatures, discuss the newest off-campus housing option "The Reserve" and discuss why SIUE has low attendance at athletic events.
On this episode we discuss the importance of voting, Trump's rally near Carbondale, where to get the best Mac and Cheese, Netflix's "Big Mouth" and the best thanksgiving dishes
On this episode we talk about the pros and cons of dating apps and we question if you really need a college degree in order to be successful.
During this episode we discuss SIUE's food pantry, "Cougar Cupboard" and how beneficial it is, SIUE's decision to not close school when temperatures were below freezing and how to deal with having different political and social opinions than your family members.
On this episode, we discuss voting results, the Student Veteran Association's No Shave November event (which includes a lesson on shaving and male grooming habits), Dunkin' Donuts coming to campus and voting rights for all people.
In this podcast, we question if Chic-fil-A should be cancelled and then Alestle reporters, Trevor and Jacob geek out over NASA.
The Alestle Staff talks about their new What I Wish You Knew Campaign talking about starting conversations and breaking down barriers. Listen and find out more about the campaign, the staff and how to get involved.