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BAM! Logan Men’s Basketball Slams Shawnee 78-54 | Game Highlights

Alyssa Dawson February 6, 2025

The John A. Logan men’s basketball team won a decisive victory against Shawnee Community College, 78-55, at home Wednesday, Jan. 29. Video by Alyssa Dawson / The Volunteer

Showcasing Talent: JALC Singers Perform National Anthem at Mees Centre

Maxxton Pearson, Kaleigh Duncan, and Brendan Sittig December 6, 2024

The John A. Logan Singers performed the National Anthem recently in the Robert L. Mees Centre, showcasing their talent. The choir participates in events ranging from performances to competitions. MUS 101A...

Author Scott Guild Discusses Plastic, Climate Change, and Politics at JALC

Madi Ward, Alex Greenhouse, and Cal Tyler November 14, 2024

Author Scott Guild spoke with Volunteer reporter Madi Ward about his recently published novel 'Plastic'. Guild was a guest for the Social Science Speaker series at JALC. Ryan Chapman of The New York Times...

Pulitzer Finalist Nicole Hester on Photojournalism and Fighting Misinformation

Brooklyn Willis, Reporter October 24, 2024

Volunteer reporter Brooklyn Willis sat down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Nicole Hester to discuss Hester's career as a photojournalist. Hester offered how photojournalists can help combat misinformation...

The Jam – Episode 6 – JALC Men’s Basketball Guard Caden Hawkins

Michael Gunn Jr., Reporter October 18, 2024

In Episode 6 of The Jam, volunteer reporter Michael Gunn interviews sophomore point guard Caden Hawkins. The Carterville native is eager to kick off the season as the team prepares to face Mineral...

The Jam – Episode 4 – JALC Baseball Coach Kyle Suprenant

Jason Holm, Reporter April 5, 2024

Episode 4 of The Jam features volunteer reporter Jason Holm speaking with JALC head baseball coach Kyle Surprenant. The team is having a strong season with an overall record of 30-4, including a dominant...

The Jam – Episode 3 – Assistant Softball Coach Taylor Rogers

Kyla Delaney, Reporter March 29, 2024

Volunteer reporter Kyla Delaney sat down with JALC softball assistant coach Taylor Rogers for Episode 3 of the Jam Podcast. They spoke about the teams growth and development based off of the past season...

Sen. Terri Bryant Talks Faith, Public Service, and Political Engagement

Sen. Terri Bryant Talks Faith, Public Service, and Political Engagement

Emily Fulk, Reporter December 8, 2023

Sen. Terri Bryant, who represents Illinois’ 58th Senate District, recently sat down with The Volunteer and reporter Emily Fulk to discuss her time as a legislator, work-life balance, the role of faith...

The Jam – Episode 2 – Coach Charlie Jones

Malik Jones, Reporter November 17, 2023

Volunteer reporter Malik Jones sat down with JALC women’s basketball coach Charlie Jones for Episode 2 of The Jam podcast. When asked about building a positive team culture, Jones explained, “Everyone...

Mithra Alavi Discusses Hollywood Writers’ Strike and Industry Changes

Emily Fulk, Reporter November 1, 2023

Volunteer reporter Emily Fulk recently spoke with Mithra Alavi, a television and film writer based in Los Angeles, about the effects and progress of the 2023 writers’ strike. Discussing the current...

The Jam – Episode 1 – JALC Men’s Basketball Coach Tyler Smithpeters

Malik Jones and Jason Holm October 26, 2023

The Jam’ - a sports podcast created by JALC students Malik Jones and Jason Holm. In the Jam’s first episode Jason Holm spoke with JALC Men’s Basketball Coach Tyler Smithpeters to discuss last season’s...

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