In a half-dozen years or so, Marcus Domask and Lance Jones will be writing acceptance speeches for the Southern Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Les Winkeler is sports editor and outdoors writer for The Southern Illinoisan.
It’s hard to fathom the SIU softball team beginning a season without Kerri Blaylock at the helm.
SIU women’s basketball coach Kelly Bond-White was spot on in her assessment of last week’s 59-56 loss to Illinois State.
What better way to bring in the New Year than watching Saluki basketball on New Year’s Day.
Things I’d change if I could during 2023.
If you're traveling to Badlands National Park. Be sure to stay until sunset. The lighting makes it a magical place.
This barred owl was guarding the entrance to Glen O. Jones Lake last January.
October brought an unexpected hike down Snake Road and close encounters with cottonmouths.
This eastern kingbird nest at Crab Orchard Lake is a grim reminder of the damage littering inflicts on nature.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Fracking decision disappointing
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/us/oklahoma-acknowledges-wastewater-from-oil-and-gas-wells-as-major-cause-of-quakes.html
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Fracking decision disappointing
The article said the injection wells are the source of the seismic activity. It did not state the the chemical make up of fluids being injected into the wells was the cause of the earthquakes.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Coming back to our senses
Couldn't agree more.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
And, the problem with him having to wait 10-15 days so a thorough background check can be conducted is ....?
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Forget the extremes, find common ground
OK, my bad, I said magazine rather than clip -- does that change the amount of rounds he had available? Second, hunting deer with rifles in Illinois would be illegal anyway. Third, really? Muzzleloaders? How many shots could he fire in 10 minutes with a muzzleloader as compared to an AR-15. …
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Reaching the litter breaking point
Couldn't agree more.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: In today's world zoos serve a greater good
Haven't been to the Memphis Zoo. Did enjoy the Nashville facility. Also, Columbus, Ohio's.
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Rational discussion of gun laws overdue
I certainly didn't blame guns for violence in this column. However, I believe there are times guns do cause violence ... In my opinion, carrying a gun can change a person's judgment in some situations. And, the fact remains, in virtually all mass murders committed in this country, guns are t…
Les Winkeler commented on Winkeler: Dismantling of IDNR was predictable
Minnesota and California have turned their state economies around ... and, they both raised taxes.
Depriving people of all amenities will drive people from the state and prevent people from moving in.
Of all the bloated state agencies, do you think their aren't 100 or so redundant jo…