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Logan Drew immerses himself into his role as Joseph at Carterville High school's showing of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 28.

Carterville High School presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Amaris Shelley, Photographer April 2, 2025

Carterville High School presented "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" March 28-29 at the Timothy Bleyer Auditorium.​ Directed by Carterville School music teacher Carlyn Zimmerman,...

JALC Hosts Free Self-Defense Class for Students During Women's History Month

JALC Hosts Free Self-Defense Class for Students During Women’s History Month

Brooklyn Willis March 19, 2025

As part of Women’s History Month, John A. Logan College hosted a free self-defense course for students Tuesday, March 18. The class, led by Longshores Taekwondo & Martial Arts Academy under the supervision...

Dancing with Dad

Dancing with Dad

March 19, 2025

The 10th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance, organized by husband-and-wife duo Stephaney and John Odle, took place on March 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Pavilion in Marion, Illinois. John Odle...

Media Arts Session a Highlight of JALC Humanities Day

Media Arts Session a Highlight of JALC Humanities Day

February 26, 2025

Devin Miller, Lead Instructor of Media Arts at John A. Logan College, worked with nearly 60 area high school students during hands-on photography sessions at Humanities Day on Wednesday. Students...

Krista Chmiel, a member of John A. Logan College’s faculty, graces the stage as Mother Superior in Nunsense.

Join John A. Logan’s Theater Program for ‘Nunsense: The Mega Musical’

February 25, 2025

The first performance of this comedic play is Thursday, Feb. 27, with shows running through Sunday, March 2. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. All...

Through the Lens and in the Arena: JALC Student Captures Murray State Rodeo

Through the Lens and in the Arena: JALC Student Captures Murray State Rodeo

Ashton Fox, Photographer February 7, 2025

MURRAY, Ky. — JALC Media Arts student Ashton Fox, who grew up in rural Williamson County and has been active in rodeo since the age of four, brought her camera and passion for the...

Chili Bowl: Students Enjoy Super Bowl-Themed Lunch at JALC

Chili Bowl: Students Enjoy Super Bowl-Themed Lunch at JALC

Stasi Solbrig, Photo Editor February 6, 2025

Students at John A. Logan College enjoy a Super Bowl-themed free chili lunch in the cafeteria on a chilly day, Tuesday, Feb. 4. The popular chili dish was so well-loved that it ran out by noon, an hour...

OMG Puppies!

OMG Puppies!

Cal Tyner December 5, 2024

St. Francis Community Animal Rescue stopped by with adorable pups to help students de-stress during finals week. The no-kill shelter, located on Route 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro,...

Kaelan Chmiel (left), who plays Clarence, reads a passage from the Bible as Kirin Hutson, who plays Red Barbie Kringle, and Weston Westerman, who plays Ken Greenwich, remain frozen in the scene Saturday, Nov. 9.

Festive Cheer Takes Center Stage in “Kringles Coffee Shop Christmas

November 14, 2024

This past weekend featured performances by the John A. Logan Performing Arts in their holiday program, "Kringles Coffee Shop Christmas," written by Krista J. Chmiel. Audience members enjoyed a journey...

Through the Lens: Holy Boulders Competition Brings Climbers to Shawnee National Forest

Through the Lens: Holy Boulders Competition Brings Climbers to Shawnee National Forest

Jason Holm, Photographer November 8, 2024

HOLY BOULDERS COMPETITION — The Holy Boulders Competition took place Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. The Holy Boulders is a world-class bouldering destination,...

Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Lights Up the Sky Over Crab Orchard Lake

Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Lights Up the Sky Over Crab Orchard Lake

Kaleigh Duncan, Photographer October 15, 2024

A comet streaks across the sky over the water at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge on Oct. 14. Many viewers lined Wolf Creek Road to take photos and admire the rare celestial sight. Comet C/2023...

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