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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...

Southern Illinois Skies Shine with Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse

Southern Illinois Skies Shine with Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse

Kaleigh Duncan, Photographer September 19, 2024

Southern Illinois has witnessed several remarkable celestial events in 2024. The region experienced a total solar eclipse on April 8, followed by a harvest supermoon and partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday,...

Total Solar Eclipse Darkens Southern Illinois, Draws Thousands of Visitors

Total Solar Eclipse Darkens Southern Illinois, Draws Thousands of Visitors

Jordan Elliot, Photographer April 9, 2024

Southern Illinois was plunged into darkness today as a total solar eclipse swept across the region, drawing thousands of visitors eager to witness the rare celestial event. Volunteer photographer Jordan...

JALC Music Instructor Chris Thornton Previews Spring Musical

Karissa Stolba, Reporter February 5, 2024

JALC music instructor Chris Thornton sat down with The Volunteer reporter Karissa Stolba to discuss the upcoming spring musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The play follows an eclectic...

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