SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to discuss Chancellor Sarvela's cancer diagnosis, the Tyler Smithpeters situation and the difficulties of recruiting students locally, especially with the perception of crime in town.

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Preston Nelson, a libertarian running as a republican in the 12th congressional district primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.

SIU's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Director Brian Croft joins The Morning Newswatch.