Alestle After Hours

Lights. Camera. Action! This week on Alestle After Hours we chat about our special section in Lifestyles that is focused on movies. Mass Communications Instructor Cory Byers joins the show to talk about the movie making magic that takes place in SIUE Mass Comm Classes. Opinion Editor Brandi Spann and Copy Editor Destiny Albrecht join to talk about their other stories as well. Check out more episod...

In this episode, Podcast Producer Sam Muren welcomes Reporter Gavin Quinlan on to talk about being a freshman starting out at The Alestle this semester. Then Sam and Graphics and Multimedia Editor Tahzive Avi Islam chat about new content Tahzive is working on for multimedia. Check out more episodes on Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for SIUE news? Head...

We're back, you're back and Taylor Swift are all back in the news business! Tune into this episode to from Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough about The Alestle's latest top stories. Also, newly hired Copy Editor Destiny Albrecht and Podcast Producer Sam Muren gab about a Swift engagement and the Cracker Barrel logo. Check out more episodes on Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnm...

Graphics Manager Tahzive Avi Islam talks about some of his recent video work done over the summer. Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe gives a rundown of stories from her section in the most recent edition of The Alestle, and Podcast Producer Sam Muren dives into the Coldplay concert affair that has taken the internet by storm. Check out more episodes on Spotify. ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tN...

Reporter Paris Thomas IV makes his debut on the podcast and talks about his recent work this week. Copy Editor Olivia joins him and Podcast Producer Sam Muren for insider on working at The Alestle over summer and some movie reviews. Check out more episodes on Spotify. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgM⁠ Looking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial conte...

Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Copy Editor Matt Wolden talk with Podcast Producer Sam Muren about their stories in the local community during this summer break. Matt shares his experience talking to students and SIUE organizers that volunteered to help in the St. Louis tornado aftermath. Audrey talks about following up on reporting on the Mississippi River Festival. Check out more episodes o...

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Michal Kate Castleman join Podcast Producer Sam Muren in a fun conversation about changes within The Alestle staff and the newly published Survival Guide. Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgM Looking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content. https://www.alestlel...

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down for a special end of the year episode where they assign superlatives to the Alestle staff.

On this special episode Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford pulled clips from every single episode of Alestle After Hours over the past 2 years.

Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss how students at SIUE use AI. They also discuss a unique SETO production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Editor in Chief Dylan Hembrough and Opinion Editor Brandi Spann sit down with Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford to go in depth on the salary sweep story they've been working on for over a year. They discuss the challenges they faced and the impact the story is having on the community.

Reporter Sophie Hawkins, Copy Editor Olivia Whitlock, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss some of the movie recommendations found in the column Olivia's Corner . They also talk about a new composting project at SIUE and a women's display that is open at the West End Service Station.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to share all the awards that the Alestle won at the ICPA convention in Chicago.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss student governments first state of the student body address. They also talk about a couple book stores that will be featured in this weeks edition of Metro East Markets. And Dylan explains why the publishing schedule for the Alestle is getting cut back.

Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, Reporter Sophie Hawkins, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the two new "Pawfficers" at SIUE. They also discuss the research that was done by Professor Carr which brings to light a lynching that happened in Illinois.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the pros and cons of focusing on either academics or socializing while in college. They also give an update on the warming centers in the Madison County area and discuss an ADEI certificate that students can earn.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down and discuss how people can achieve their new years resolutions and goals in 2025. They also give advice on how to leave the negativity in 2024.

Opinion Editor Brandi Spann and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with former alestle employee Francesca Boston to discuss their time at SIUE and studying abroad. They discuss managing homesickness and how traveling changed their perspectives on life. They also reflect on their time at SIUE as soon-to-be graduates.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Sophia Hawkins, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss a woman who's been working at SIUE for 40 years with a passion for cleaning and maintaining instruments. They also discuss some on-campus organizations that are making hats and scarves for students in need.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss a bias incident on campus. They also discuss the fact that Chancellor Minor won't speak to The Alestle, a new literature column in the lifestyles section, and a solar panel project that will hopefully reduce the university's carbon footprint.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to recap the Alestle's trip to New Orleans for the national college media convention. They also discuss all the awards that the staff won at the convention.

On this extra special election-themed episode Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with Interim Chair and Professor of Political Science Dr. Laurie Rice. They discuss topics such as why it's so important for everyone to vote and how to get accurate information on political parties.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss why SIUE is rated the lowest in free speech in Illinois. They also talk about updates in student government, how letters to the editor keep newspapers accountable, and how SIUE should have more restaurants across campus.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss shopping at farmer's markets and how to buy clothes ethically.

Managing Editor Sam Muren, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer discuss Sam's opinion piece on leadership in this week's paper and explore what it means to be a leader.