Alestle After Hours

*Spoiler Warning!* Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Illustrator Thea Weltzin, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford explore the complexities of womanhood while unpacking the plot of Barbie. They also talk about Oppenheimer.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Illustrator Thea Weltzin sit down with Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford to discuss the editorials they've written for The Alestle. Topics include banned books in schools and the Supreme Court making questionable decisions.

Lifestyles Editor Francesca Boston, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford go through a list of fun activities to participate in on campus. Credit for the list goes to siuefakeevents on Instagram.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Titan submersible, Mcdonald's lore, and other topics.

Multimedia Editor Damian Morris, Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss Roe vs Wade, ICWA, and the joys of working at Walmart.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the clerical worker union negotiations at SIUE and how to stay safe at pride events.

Sports Editor Bruce Darnell, Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger, Reporter Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Gabriel Brady sit down to talk about the upcoming week in news.

Sports Editor Bruce Darnell and Photographer Chloe Wolfe discuss The Alestle's Mental Health Issue among other topics.

Sports Editor Bruce Darnell, Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger, Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Reporter Dylan Hembrough all gather to talk about some of the problems Iranian students at SIUE and other world events.

Reporter Bruce Darnell and Reporter Dylan Hembrough talk about SIUE alum John Dunphy as well as Biden's recent pardoning of prisoners convicted of Marijuana possession and how drugs tie into the prison-industrial complex.

Reporter Bruce Darnell and Editor-in-chief Emily Sterzinger discuss food in Edwardsville and abroad.

Reporter Bruce Darnell, Reporter Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Gabriel Brady discuss how growing old doesn't mean you can't enjoy "young kid" things as well as go in-depth about some of their favorite books.

Reporter Bruce Darnell, Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Opinion Editor Nicole Boyd, and Editor-in-Chief Emily Sterzinger discuss the new movie "Don't Worry Darling" as well as recent protests involving Pastor Tom. link to pastor tom survey: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_erg7riopkpNgJaC

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Online Editor Nicole Boyd, and Reporter Francesca Boston look back on the past semester and academic year. Topics: COVID-19 on campus https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2b2561b4-7405-11ec-b9b5-1b529847f6bc.html https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_fca15168-848a-11ec-8020-bf8d24b1c9c7.html Protests on campus across the semester: https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_9ba8866a-ab13-11ec-aa38-4ba048e0624c.html https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_46054d28-9903-11ec-a26d-33af06ff0c36.html https://www.alestlelive.com/news/collection_2c7a710e-8601-11ec-8645-df365fa71f23.html Personal Favorite Stories: Nicole: Drag Trivia- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_20a16f44-c4ff-11ec-80a9-f795a63689da.html Black History Made (Eugene Redmond)- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7bbe8f7a-76e9-11eb-9eb7-cbfcfdee8252.html Francesca: Rent- https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7ff2728c-c0f3-11ec-a314-0b3d06be7efe.html Tandem- https://www.alestlelive.

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Copy Editor Julianna Birkey and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss income and housing prices in Edwardsville as well as Rent the Musical at SIUE. Articles discussed: Median income studying the city of Edwardsville and Madison County https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2728ce00-c114-11ec-8a2a-8fbaa45c5696.html  Theater Department performs “Rent” https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7ff2728c-c0f3-11ec-a314-0b3d06be7efe.html 

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Lifestyles Editor Emily Sterzinger, and Copy Editor Jana Hamade discuss student fees possibly rising, a protest by academic advisors, and Arabic Club's Ramadan calligraphy event. Articles discussed: Student Fees possibly increasing by 5 percent  https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_7999329e-bc0d-11ec-bb6b-5bf402366cc6.html  Academic advisers advocate for better pay and conditions https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_f25ccdea-bb9e-11ec-94f4-33e036315200.html  Arabic Club’s Calligraphy Ramadan Night https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_1474e746-bb59-11ec-bd34-a73c92891b7c.html 

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Online Editor Nicole Boyd, Reporter Olivia Kraus and Opinion Editor Damian Morris discuss the campus survey, a mass communications instructor's short film and glow in the dark mini golf. Articles https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_34a486e0-b477-11ec-bcfc-7b133c5c101b.html https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_7f41c05c-b44d-11ec-aa09-67c90538201f.html http://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_df4dc8f6-b605-11ec-bb92-eb069fd89d81.html

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady, Copy Editor Julianna Birkey, and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss regional oil spills, the Cougar World Games, the latest sports news and whether there are more wheels or doors in the world. Articles Discussed: Marathon Petroleum oil spill in Cahokia Creek  https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_787d06a4-b075-11ec-ba21-efeb1ce3fb68.html Cougar World Games  https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/article_8ba12dd8-aeee-11ec-ab9e-37bc1048b09b.html Sports Overview https://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_b358ba3c-b090-11ec-a3cc-2fe59f4803e2.html https://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_ade2a52e-aae9-11ec-954b-837ce9eda466.html

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Opinion Editor Damian Morris discuss the change in chancellors, baseball postponements, and the latest Cougar Controversies. Articles Discussed: https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_bac8f024-94fd-11ec-a89f-3fc0b927d0dc.html https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_9481b186-94fc-11ec-8556-e77d008c9f2c.html

Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss the recent news. Topics: Returning to campus has posed significant challenges for students and administration alike. There's a recent Metro East Eats where the Alestle staff reviewed Donuts. Gabriel and Brandon discuss recent basketball games and what's to come in the sports section this semester. Article Links: Return to Campus: https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2b2561b4-7405-11ec-b9b5-1b529847f6bc.html   https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_c8b391ea-7558-11ec-9f7e-bfae477e5b7c.html   https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_e7ac7bf6-797d-11ec-a2c8-13e5fd4917ea.html   https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_b162b9f6-7f28-11ec-b887-13463e16d924.html  Donuts: https://www.alestlelive.com/lifestyles/collection_ad9b6f84-7e3d-11ec-9700-53c2c1cea5a3.html