Alestle After Hours

In this episode, we discuss implicit bias,  why the term "identify as" may be offensive and the best (free) places in the area to go on a romantic date. 

On this episode, we discuss nonviolent drug offenders potentially being released from prison, when is the right time to listen to get into the Christmas spirit and the best break up songs.

On this episode, we talk about Yusef Salaam from the Central Park Five coming to our school and our takeaways from his speech, how badly women in politics are judged and songs we think everyone should know. 

On this episode, we talk about the rising gas prices in Illinois, what the new marijuana law will mean for Edwardsville, men's basketball and cultural appropriation when it comes to Halloween.

On this episode we discuss the on-campus "preacher" and the protests to get him of campus and how you an learn from different faiths.

In this episode, we talk about the protests at the new Planned Parenthood building in Fairview Heights, the 2nd Schnucks closing and why people should stop asking if/when women will have kids.

On this episode we discuss sex trafficking, debate whether the military should recruit young kids in high school and talk about how growing up in a low-income family can affect healthy eating habits.

On this episode, we recap the homecoming tailgate, why people should think before calling the police and why we feel that people should respect The Alestle and other media publications.

On this episode we discuss how women who wear hijabs are perceived in society, climate change and multilevel marketing schemes.

On this episode we talk about which restaurants in the area has the best Impossible Burger, the vaping industry and why we should pay more attention to third party candidates.

On this episode we talk about fundraising websites such as KickStarter and GoFundMe and how to avoid being scammed. Then, we talk about the College Republicans of SIUE's 9/11 display in the quad and the reactions that came from it.

On this episode we talk about Dunkin' Donuts NOT coming to campus, the newly passed bill that will make marijuana use legal in the state of Illinois and hurtful (and unnecessary) comments that people make regarding appearances.

On this episode we share our thoughts (and criticisms) about the Root Beer Riot on campus, the Amazon Rain Forest fire and the lack of fact checking on social media and finally, we share songs that get us through the semester.

Season 2 is finally here! On today's episode we discuss the new changes that were made to Starbucks, mass shootings and how we can prevent them on campus and ways to have the best living situation with your roommate.

On our last episode of the semester we discuss the library's funding and where there money is going, Avenger's Endgame (major spoilers discussed!) and what is like to be a reporter/journalist.

On this episode we talk about the street preachers that come to campus and why students are protesting them, SIU board of trustees, eating disorders and the What I Wish You Knew event.

On this episode we talk about the faculty protest on campus , the newest student organization on campus and why students should take a more proactive role in their education.

On this episode we talk about going make-up free why some women are afraid to do it, the issue of sexual assault on campus and what we can do about it and respecting women's decision to not have children.

On this episode we Jakob geeks out over genome research and then we discuss the services that are available for sexual assault survivors and why all internships should be paid.

On this episode we give an update of the investigation on SIUE's Head Start Facility in East Saint Louis, students getting scammed by fake honor societies and the college admissions scandal featuring Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman.

On this episode we discuss a breaking story involving SIUE's head start program, car jacking's on the SIUE campus and how easy and simple it is to avoid them and finally we review Jordan Peele's "Us". 

On this episode we talk about the importance of having food options on campus that support our Muslim and Jewish students, our never-ending beef with parking services and how to relieve some of the stress that college students face.

On this special episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the month of February aka Black History Month.

On this episode, we continue the conversation of SIUE's decision to not close campus during freezing temperatures, discuss the newest off-campus housing option "The Reserve" and discuss why SIUE has low attendance at athletic events. 

On this episode we discuss the importance of voting, Trump's rally near Carbondale, where to get the best Mac and Cheese, Netflix's "Big Mouth" and the best thanksgiving dishes