For those who aspire to join the swaying nature of rhythmic art forms, no creative outlet may offer greater freedom of expression than dance.The Southern Illinois Dance Company, led for the last 27 years...

Despite temperatures outside starting to plummet, the Saluki baseball team is heating things up during indoor practices with only three weeks left until the first pitch is thrown.The season will kick off...

As the population of the Hispanic community in Illinois rises, more efforts are being made to promote public policy for minorities.The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2012, it was estimated more than 16...

Eric Lenz, left, associate professor of cello, and Isaac Lausell, leader of guitar program, introduce the next music selection Monday at the Faculty Recital in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall....

Being a parent and a student are two full time jobs that some SIU students take on daily.Finding time to study is already a challenge, but for some students like Dawn Steward, a reading and language major...

After a week of rest, the SIU women's basketball team (4-14, MVC 2-5) gave an enormous effort against the University of Evansville (7-11, MVC 2-5) and topped the Purple Aces 66-57.The Salukis collected...

When sophomore thrower Josh Freeman broke the indoor shot put record Saturday just as his throwing coach John Smith did 30 years ago, they each had one special person in the crowd.It was pure coincidence...

Dana Garsky, a customer service assistant in procurement services, samples chicken Friday at the grand opening of Sbarro and Chick-fil-A at the Student Center. Free samples from both restaurants were provided...

Lee Hartman and Sarah Heyer, executive director of Keep Carbondale Beautiful, clean up litter Sunday on Dogwood Drive in Carbondale. Hartman and Heyer walk around to collect and recycle trash in the city...

The Salukis were picked fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, but one senior captain will hope to lead this year's softball team to an even higher finish.Jayna Spivey, a senior from...

Students may not know their soon to be new mayor. Councilman Don Monty was appointed the title of interim mayor after Mayor Joel Fritzler's resignation, effective Feb. 3.Monty got his bachelor's degree...

After shooting less than 43 percent from the free-throw line, the Salukis have nowhere to place the blame except on themselves.The Drake University Bulldogs (10-9, 2-5) entered the game in last place of...