SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to discuss Chancellor Sarvela's cancer diagnosis, the Tyler Smithpeters situation and the difficulties of recruiting students locally, especially with the perception of crime in town.

Michael Roberts sits down with Skip Cosgrove to discuss the upcoming Veteran's Appreciation Tailgate which takes place Sat, October 31st during Military Appreciation Day at SIU.

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Mike Zalewski (D)[/caption]

State Rep. Mike Zalewski (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.