SIU Aleste
The Alestle is the student-run newspaper of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Established in 1960, it serves the university community by covering campus news, athletics, and student activities. The publication focuses on issues relevant to the student body while reporting on administration and the surrounding Edwardsville area.
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