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Donnie Winget, Manager of Counseling Services for John A. Logan College, speaks during the Mental Health & Psychology Career Panel, offering insights on student-support resources and mental health careers.
Professionals Share Insight at JALC Mental Health and Psychology Panel
October 30, 2025
Photo Gallery: STEM Day Takes Flight with Pumpkin Chunkin’ Challenge at JALC
Photo Gallery: STEM Day Takes Flight with Pumpkin Chunkin’ Challenge at JALC
October 30, 2025
Leslie Murray, adjunct philosophy instructor and president of the Association of Adjunct Faculty at John A. Logan College, balances teaching with carpentry, theater and completing his Ph.D. at SIU Carbondale.
Faculty Focus: Leslie Murray balances philosophy, carpentry and advocacy
September 25, 2025
In the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist, Redemption Church hosted a memorial service at Tower Square in Marion on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. An estimated crowd of more than 1,000 gathered for the event. Both the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department provided security. The ceremony included a message from Pastor Robby Smith of Redemption in Johnston City, open baptisms, and a candlelit prayer for Kirk and the impact his death has had on the country. More than 60 people were baptized during the 90-minute service.
Vigil for Charlie Kirk draws more than 1,000 to Tower Square in Marion
September 15, 2025
Life;Story 5K promotes suicide prevention in Marion
Life;Story 5K promotes suicide prevention in Marion
September 10, 2025
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
Behind the Scenes with Media Arts: Capturing JALC Basketball Media Day
Behind the Scenes with Media Arts: Capturing JALC Basketball Media Day
October 30, 2025
The Jam - Episode 9
The Jam – Episode 9
October 30, 2025
Culture in Motion: Folklórico Dance and Music Take Center Stage at Logan
Culture in Motion: Folklórico Dance and Music Take Center Stage at Logan
May 6, 2025
Vols Light Up the Valley in Offensive Surge
Vols Light Up the Valley in Offensive Surge
April 25, 2025
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
The Jam - Episode 9
The Jam – Episode 9
October 30, 2025
John A. Logan’s Grace Newell dives for a save to keep a rally alive during Wednesday’s match against Rend Lake College in Carterville.
Lady Vols sweep Rend Lake to extend streak
September 10, 2025
John A. Logan’s Kierstin Miller and Gabbi Burkard go up for a block against Kaskaskia College on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Carterville.
Lady Vols open at home with 3-1 win over Kaskaskia
September 6, 2025
Sophomore golfer Reagan Lynn follows through on her drive on hole 16 at Kokopelli Golf Course.
Lady Vols claim JALC Fall Invite title at Kokopelli
August 28, 2025
Knocking at the Door of Madness: Revisiting The Raven
Knocking at the Door of Madness: Revisiting The Raven
October 30, 2025
Molly Alter, full-time art professor at John A. Logan College, stands beside student color theory projects in her classroom Oct. 21. Alter has taught at the college since 2012 and encourages her students to embrace creativity and learn through mistakes
Faculty Focus: Molly Alter Teaches Art the Way She Creates It — Fearlessly
October 24, 2025
Blessthefall members guitarist Eric Lambert (far left), drummer Jared Frøn (left of center), vocalist Beau Bokan (right of center), and bassist and vocalist Jared Warth (far right) perform before a packed crowd Oct. 3, 2025, at Red Flag Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri.
Loud & Live | Blessthefall ignites Red Flag with explosive metalcore energy
October 17, 2025
John A. Logan College English instructor Kenneth Gilbert stands among the shelves in the Learning Resources Center. Gilbert, who has taught at Logan since 1994, is also a poet, tennis player, and lifelong fan of rock ’n’ roll.
Faculty Focus: Kenneth Gilbert finds joy in teaching, poetry, and rock ’n’ roll
October 13, 2025
Life;Story 5K promotes suicide prevention in Marion
Life;Story 5K promotes suicide prevention in Marion
September 10, 2025
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The Jam – Episode 9

Jaden Patterson, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2025

Volunteer reporter Jaden Patterson sat down with John A. Logan College men’s baseball coach Kyle Surprenant for Episode 9 of The Jam podcast. Discussing the team’s new facility and how it benefits players during the offseason, Surprenant said, “For us to be able to get game-like repetitions in this facility closes that gap for us, and we’re able to go out there and compete right away.” Camera operators: Cali Dugger, Corbin Frattini, Ashton Fox, Ruby Medina and Trey Whipps Video editing: Jaden Patterson

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