SIUE student leaders organized a demonstration that drew a crowd of approximately 200 to support Illinois higher education and SIUE Friday afternoon in downtown Edwardsville.
Staff writer Madeline Gerard wrote this account for the Riverbender.com.
KMOX Radio reporter Brett Blume filed this report for KMOX Radio.
Photo: SIUE students, faculty, staff, alumni and City of Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton (2nd from right) at the demonstration for higher education.