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Hi guys! It’s me Rufus! Guess what I got to do last week! I got to go to Striegel Animal Hospital for a visit to meet Dr. Doggett! It was so much fun! I got lots of pets, scratches, good treats, and tasted peanut butter for the first time! Do you guys know about peanut...

Hi guys! It’s me Rufus! Everyone thinks their dog is the best, and Mom says none of them are wrong. I know she’s probably joking, because I’m the best good boy out there, but I don’t get jealous about it. Anyway, I thought I would tell you some of my tips and tricks to being...

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! Spring has almost sprung! This is my favorite time of the year because all the birds and woodland creatures start to emerge, which means lots of good smells to sniff in the yard! Sniffing is a very important thing for us dogs. My mom says that’s how dogs see the...

Less than 30 miles north of SIU campus lies the city of Du Quoin, home of the Du Quoin State Fair. This year, it is celebrating a century of events, livestock shows, parades and family fun.  The fair got its start in the early 1920’s when a group of go-getting local business leaders decided to...

If off-campus entertainment is what you’re looking for, check this out! Every August, the city of Du Quoin hosts the Du Quoin State Fair at its fairgrounds on the south end of town. This is a special year, as the fair is celebrating its 100th  Anniversary. With a wide variety of vendors, rides and entertainment,...