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From left Cali Dugger, Emma Sprague, Trey Whipps, Assistant Professor of Media Arts Devin Miller, Jaden Patterson, Mallory Strubhart, Ashton Fox and Ruby Media
Media Arts, Volunteer students honored at JALC Honors Night
May 7, 2026
A volunteer kneels to sort books on a shelf during preparations for the Carbondale Hunger Sale at University Mall in Carbondale Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
‘Hunger can be invisible’ – Annual sale supports Southern Illinois residents in need
April 29, 2026
Judge Amanda Byassee Gott speaks during a child abuse prevention event April 2 at John A. Logan College. Gott is an at-large circuit judge in Illinois’ 1st Judicial Circuit and serves on the Illinois Judges Association board of directors.
Local organizations raise child abuse prevention awareness at John A. Logan College
April 3, 2026
Demonstrators hold signs during the No Kings protest at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill., March 28, 2026.
Music, horns and protest fill Turley Park at Carbondale’s No Kings rally
March 28, 2026
Maryam MirRiahi asks a question during a town hall listening session on homelessness hosted by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness at First Presbyterian Church in Carbondale Feb. 25.
Carbondale residents press state officials for action on homelessness
February 27, 2026
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
April 24, 2026
Spillway talks Carbondale scene, sound and new music on ‘Concert on the Couch’
Spillway talks Carbondale scene, sound and new music on ‘Concert on the Couch’
April 2, 2026
Corey Harris performs in O’Neil Auditorium during Blues the World Forgot Feb. 23 at John A. Logan College as part of the college’s Black History Month and Social Science Speaker Series. Harris discussed blues history, race records and artist exploitation before performing four songs
Corey Harris Examines Blues History, Exploitation and Artist Rights at JALC
February 24, 2026
The Jam, Episode 10: Eaves on unity through adversity
The Jam, Episode 10: Eaves on unity through adversity
February 17, 2026
Mic’d Up: Gabbi Burkard Brings Energy and Leadership from the Sidelines
Mic’d Up: Gabbi Burkard Brings Energy and Leadership from the Sidelines
October 30, 2025
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
April 24, 2026
John A. Logan College’s Justin Lang slides into home after a home run against Shawnee Community College April 11 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion. The sweep moved the Vols to 35-8 overall and stretched their winning streak to 12.
Lang helps power Vols past Shawnee in doubleheader sweep
April 11, 2026
John A. Logan College guard Kyrese Lukens maintains control of the ball after falling to the court against Shawnee Community College March 4, 2026, at Banterra Sports Complex in Ina, Ill. The Vols beat Shawnee 81-58.
McDaniels pours in 30 as Vols roll past Shawnee, head into postseason
March 5, 2026
John A. Logan coach Kyle Surprenant taps Justin Lang on the helmet near the dugout during a game against South Suburban College Feb. 21, 2026, in Carterville. Lang finished 2-for-3 with a run scored in Logan’s 12-2 win.
Nevils steals home as Vols run past South Suburban, 12-2
February 21, 2026
John A. Logan College’s Gracyn Morris dives for a loose ball while trying to recover a jump ball against Olney Central College at Southeastern Illinois College Feb. 18, 2026. The Lady Vols fell 61-49.
Lady Vols flip the script in the third, then Olney Central flips it back
February 19, 2026
Renee Lacy, instructor of medical assisting at John A. Logan College, works with a student during a Medical Assistant program class. Lacy said she continues to work in a doctor’s office one day a week so she can bring current field experience back to her students.
Faculty Focus: Renee Lacy brings real-world experience to Medical Assistant program
May 7, 2026
Actor Henry Thomas answers a question during the Actor's Panel at the 2026 SalukiCon event at the SIUC student center April 19.
“Phoning Home” A closer look at Henry Thomas and Saluki Con
April 23, 2026
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
April 22, 2026
Edwin Linson performs during a live set at Little Nashville on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Little Nashville becomes a Marion music fixture
April 19, 2026
Davis Fields carries a palm branch during the children’s processional Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Crainville Baptist Church’s Palm Sunday service.
Crainville Baptist joins ancient Holy Week tradition with Palm Sunday service
March 30, 2026
The fear came back
The fear came back
May 7, 2026
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
April 22, 2026
Covered and Uncovered debuts with episode on immigrants and mass media
Covered and Uncovered debuts with episode on immigrants and mass media
April 9, 2026
Digital Art by Val Bassenberg / The Volunteer
Still Pulling the Strings
March 17, 2026
Digital Art by Val Basenberg
How America Can Be Free Of Kings
November 7, 2025

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From left Cali Dugger, Emma Sprague, Trey Whipps, Assistant Professor of Media Arts Devin Miller, Jaden Patterson, Mallory Strubhart, Ashton Fox and Ruby Media
Media Arts, Volunteer students honored at JALC Honors Night
May 7, 2026

Several John A. Logan College Media Arts and The Volunteer students were recognized...

A volunteer kneels to sort books on a shelf during preparations for the Carbondale Hunger Sale at University Mall in Carbondale Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
‘Hunger can be invisible’ – Annual sale supports Southern Illinois residents in need
Emma Sprague, Reporter • April 29, 2026

For 51 years, the Carbondale Hunger Sale has helped Southern Illinois residents...

Sports
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Ruby Medina, Reporter • April 24, 2026

John A. Logan College sophomore Kameron Yearsley is putting together one of...

John A. Logan College’s Justin Lang slides into home after a home run against Shawnee Community College April 11 at Mtn Dew Park in Marion. The sweep moved the Vols to 35-8 overall and stretched their winning streak to 12.
Lang helps power Vols past Shawnee in doubleheader sweep
Mallory Strubhart, Ashton Fox, and Ruby Medina • April 11, 2026

MARION, Ill. — John A. Logan College kept its hot streak going Saturday, sweeping...

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Renee Lacy, instructor of medical assisting at John A. Logan College, works with a student during a Medical Assistant program class. Lacy said she continues to work in a doctor’s office one day a week so she can bring current field experience back to her students.
Faculty Focus: Renee Lacy brings real-world experience to Medical Assistant program
Skylar Howard, Reporter • May 7, 2026

Renee Lacy’s path into health care started long before she became an assistant professor at John A. Logan College. Lacy, who teaches in JALC’s Medical Assistant program, uses...

Actor Henry Thomas answers a question during the Actor's Panel at the 2026 SalukiCon event at the SIUC student center April 19.
“Phoning Home” A closer look at Henry Thomas and Saluki Con
Will Gwaltney, Val Basenberg • April 23, 2026
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
Covered and Uncovered Episode 2 explores Ramadan through faith, culture and personal perspective
Julissa Perez and Lina Ibrahim • April 22, 2026
Edwin Linson performs during a live set at Little Nashville on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Little Nashville becomes a Marion music fixture
Emma Sprague, Reporter • April 19, 2026
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Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Kameron Yearsley reflects on historic season in The JAM
Ruby Medina, Reporter • April 24, 2026

John A. Logan College sophomore Kameron Yearsley is putting together one of...

Spillway talks Carbondale scene, sound and new music on ‘Concert on the Couch’
Spillway talks Carbondale scene, sound and new music on ‘Concert on the Couch’
Elizabeth Ellis, Reporter • April 2, 2026

Carbondale band Spillway said it is finding momentum at the right time. During...

Corey Harris performs in O’Neil Auditorium during Blues the World Forgot Feb. 23 at John A. Logan College as part of the college’s Black History Month and Social Science Speaker Series. Harris discussed blues history, race records and artist exploitation before performing four songs
Corey Harris Examines Blues History, Exploitation and Artist Rights at JALC
Elizabeth Ellis, Ruby Medina, Jaden Patterson, Ashton Fox, Trey Whipps, and Emma Sprague • February 24, 2026

American blues and roots musician Corey Harris spoke at John A. Logan College...

The Jam, Episode 10: Eaves on unity through adversity
The Jam, Episode 10: Eaves on unity through adversity
Jaden Patterson, Reporter • February 17, 2026

  Volunteer reporter Jaden Patterson sat down with John A. Logan men’s...

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