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Proving Character and Fitness in Illinois Bar Admissions: An Introduction to the Substantive Requirements and the Applicable Procedures
Get PDFAlthough every applicant for admission to the Illinois bar is required to demonstrate good moral character and general fitness to be licensed to practice law, few lawyers and would-be lawyers are familiar with what constitutes proof of character and fitness or the procedures by which such proof is to be made. This Article offers a general introduction to the procedural form and substantive elements of determinations of character and fitness under Illinois Supreme Court Rules. The subjects discussed are: the character and fitness process as a litigated proceeding; the relevant matters to be proved; the four levels of evidentiary review, and how the procedures at each level affect substance and the burden of proof; the formal Rule 9 hearing and the role of counsel appointed to present matters adverse to the applicant; posthearing matters, including review by the Illinois Supreme Court; and the special problem of considering disability when determining character and fitness. The Article concludes with a discussion of the 2000 decision, In re Krule, the Supreme Court’s last opinion on character and fitness
Your Accent Sounds Tough: Exploring Shifting Indexicalities of Appalachians through the Lens of Citizen Sociolinguistics
Get PDFThis study investigates how Appalachian English is perceived in online discourse, focusing on the intersections of dialect, identity, and ideology. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s 2024 devastation across Southern Appalachia, YouTube became a site of unexpected metalinguistic and cultural commentary. A citizen sociolinguistics framework is used to examine how outsiders engage with perceived Appalachian English, especially through discussions of class, gender, and accents.
Findings show that Appalachian identity is more favorably received when speakers minimize regional dialect features and align with urban, mainstream ideals. In contrast, speakers who are strongly marked as Appalachian, especially the rural and working class, face heightened scrutiny and stigmatization. The Appalachian dialects were praised by right-leaning commenters for their association with toughness and patriotism, yet simultaneously derided by left-leaning voices for their perceived links to ignorance or extremism.
These patterns suggest that Appalachian English has shifted from being seen solely as a regional dialect to functioning as a symbolic marker of broader cultural and political ideologies. Gendered language expectations further shaped perceptions: men with an Appalachian dialect were idealized for their stoicism, while women were criticized for their emotional expression, reinforcing perceived gender stereotypes of the region.
Language ideologies are being shaped by digital platforms, highlighting the role dialect plays in defining public identity. Using Appalachian English as a case study, insights are revealed about how regional speech becomes a battleground for cultural meaning in contemporary American discourse, and that more research is necessary, especially in the context of gender and identity in Appalachia
Connect 2 Cope: Stress and Coping Strategies Associated with University Honors Students
Get PDFCoping and connecting are two things that college students don’t take a course in but are essential qualities they will need beyond their time in the university, in both work and life. This research sought to understand how students at Southern Illinois University, with special focus on Honors students, experience stress and view connection as a coping mechanism. It gives insights into sources of stress, including pressures that are external to university life and impact student mental health. The participants included SIUC Honors Students and SIU Non-Honors Students. I was also able to ask each group of students their perceptions of honors programs and if they feel that academic expectations of Honors programs generated a sense of competition, whether internally with oneself or externally with others
Water as a Natural Souvenir
Get PDFThis research note explores the significance of natural souvenirs in tourism, emphasizing their contribution to cultural and environmental sustainability. Through a mixed-methods approach including a literature review and oral histories, the study examines how natural souvenirs, particularly water-based ones, foster souvenir-person-place bonding, enhance destination branding, and promote sustainable tourism practices. The findings highlight the unique and authentic nature of water souvenirs, which serve as powerful reminders of travel experiences and strengthen emotional connection to destinations. Additionally, the study discusses the role of natural souvenirs in differentiating destinations, leveraging unique attributes for branding, and stimulating interest through word-of-mouth marketing. Also addressed are concerns about environmental impact, advocating for responsible collection practices that support conservation and local economies. Overall, this study underscores the ability of water souvenirs to enhance the tourism experience while promoting the preservation of cultural and natural heritage
In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies (Review)
Get PDFIn Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies is a book written by Dex Anderson that explores what it is to be gender nonconformant. With a specific look at the nonbinary experience, the author deconstructs binary ideas about gender through discussions of their own experiences, LGBTQ+ history, and media representation. This review encapsulates the content and structure of Anderson’s book, chapter-by-chapter, to analyze how well it communicates the importance of nonbinary and transgender visibility. This review also examines how well it communicates to the intended audience—not those who are unsympathetic to gender non-conformant identities but those who are newly part of these communities. Through a structure made up of facts and stories, Anderson attempts to convince LGBTQ+ readers to reclaim their stories and tell them in their own voices. While sometimes muddied due to the choice of sources, this message does not get lost in the structure of the book
Scholarly Program Notes for Songs of Love & Loss
Get PDFThis document presents the extended program notes for the graduate voice recital of Mr. Seth A. Tanner which took place on March 1, 2025 in the Old Baptist Foundation recital hall at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. These extended program notes also contain the program of repertoire performed at the recital in addition to the texts of all pieces with translations for those non-English songs.
The repertoire list includes operatic arias from the Baroque and late Romantic periods, and art songs from the late Romantic period, early 20th century, and mid 20th century. The repertoire is representative of a diverse sampling of composers from many nations, including Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom. Program notes for each piece include a brief biography of the composer and their style, background details of the piece, and a musical or poetic analysis of each song with examples from the score.
The recital’s theme is “Songs of Love & Loss.” These two emotions hold sway over all of humanity, and each song bears a connection to that theme.
The first set on the program is comprised of two Italian-language pieces: the aria “Tu sei il cor” from Handel’s Giulio Cesare, and Nebbie by Ottorino Respighi. Second is a set of two pieces from Gustav Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn: “Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt” and “Lob des hohen Verstands.” This is immediately followed by a set of two songs on the theme of sleep, one in Russian (“Come, let us rest!” By Sergei Rachmaninoff), one in Ukrainian (“Dark Dreams” by Nestor Nyzhankivsky).
A brief pause separates the two halves of the recital, followed by “Votre toast” (the Toreador’s Song) from Georges Bizet’s Carmen and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiare. To conclude the recital is a presentation of Gerald Finzi’s Let Us Garlands Brin
International Students and Cultural Adaptation: African Students\u27 Experiences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Get PDFThe increasing enrollment of international students in U.S. tertiary education institutions highlights the necessity for a deeper understanding of cultural adaptation experiences. This study aims to investigate the challenges and strategies African international students encounter while adapting to the cultural dynamics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Using qualitative interviewing, this study explores how African students navigate cultural differences and respond to the social and academic demands of a new environment. The findings of this study revealed how faculty relationships and other resources from the university and surrounding community play a vital role in African international student’s adaptation process. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by offering insights into the specific cultural challenges faced by African international students, and by informing higher education institutions on how to enhance their experiences and facilitate smoother transitions into the U.S. educational system. Ultimately, this research recommends improvements in institutional support for (all) international students
A Course of Study Instructing the Importance of Amateur Radio in Times of Disasters and Emergencies
Get PDFData set for using a critical body residue approach to assess the acute toxicity of a pesticide mixture to juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
No full textThis spreadsheet is a compilation of the data sets corresponding to the following manuscript: Using a critical body residue approach to assess the acute toxicity of a pesticide mixture to juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha); Kara E. Huff Hartz, Mia Arkles, Katie K. Knaub, Shane D. Power, Giovanni S. Molinari, S.D.M. Chinthaka, Gregory Whitledge, Amelie Segarra, Richard E. Connon, Shawn Acuña, Michael J. Lydy; Environmental Pollution, volume 382, 1 October 2025, 12670