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Coach Scott Nagy coaches from the sidelines barefoot to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet Jan. 11, 2025 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Nagy brought the tradition of coaching one game a year barefoot with him to SIU. The game works to spotlight the need for shoes worldwide. Fans could support the cause through the university’s virtual shoe drive, sponsored by Samaritan’s Feet International.
Who Let the Dawgs Out: SIU wins first Valley game of season
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant • January 12, 2025
Confetti shoots into the air raining down on the crowd of attendees as the clock strikes midnight for the new year Jan. 1, 2025 at Hangar 9 in Carbondale, Illinois. The end of 2024 also marked the end of Hangar 9 as it celebrated its last night open.
The final countdown: Hangar 9 celebrates New Year’s Eve on last night open
By Lylee Gibbs, Mylee Walker, and Dominique Martinez-Powell
Photo provided by Carbondale City Council
Electoral board removes Reed, Rye Sanders from Carbondale City Council election
By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter
Sports
Coach Scott Nagy coaches from the sidelines barefoot to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet Jan. 11, 2025 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Nagy brought the tradition of coaching one game a year barefoot with him to SIU. The game works to spotlight the need for shoes worldwide. Fans could support the cause through the university’s virtual shoe drive, sponsored by Samaritan’s Feet International.
Who Let the Dawgs Out: SIU wins first Valley game of season
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant
Photo courtesy of West Texas A&M Athletics.
Brittany Harry named head volleyball coach
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.
Second-half surge, Dibba’s 33 not enough as SIU falls to Belmont
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.
Salukis blown out by Redbirds in Bloomington
By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
In Depth
"Gun violence has impacted the rest of my life and all my family. The death of my daughter is still something that does not seem real but affects me every minute," Boyd writes.
Wyatt Gerard, 23, looks out the window of the combine as he harvests a field of rice on his fathers farm Sept. 9, 2024 in McClure, Illinois. Wyatt is son to Blake Gerard, a fourth-generation rice farmer in the southernmost Illinois.
Darlene Blumenstock walks along the sidewalk outside of CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health Nov. 13, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Blumenstock said she was praying for a driver that had yet to exit their car in the parking lot.
Domarion Nunez and Kevin Robinson walk towards town April 26, 2024 in Cairo, Illinois. Kids who grow up in communities that suffer from limited resources will also grow up in communities that have higher crime rates, making it pivotal for children to have outlets - like basketball. The town faces many obstacles including population decline, housing disparity, poverty and lack of government funding.
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Electoral board removes Reed, Rye Sanders from Carbondale City Council election
By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024
Visitors to the Lights Fantastic Parade watch the Lowe’s float as it passes Dec. 7, 2024 on the Strip in Carbondale, Illinois.
Lights Fantastic Parade kicks off the holidays
December 7, 2024
Oriana Y. Mobley. Photo provided.
SIU student located safe after reported missing Tuesday evening
December 4, 2024
Karen Lesniak (left) and Pam Jerreell (right) prepare celery for stuffing Nov. 26, 2024 at the Newman Catholic Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Lesniak has been volunteering at this event for 10 years, and this year and the last she has driven for five and a half hours from Chicago to volunteer. Jerrell has also been volunteering for 11 years and comes from Anna.
Volunteers prep for 56th annual Thanksgiving meal at the Newman Catholic Center
December 3, 2024
Election 2024
Circuit clerk Christian Hale (center) places his hand on his grandmother’s Bible, held by his wife Marsha Cascio-Hale (right) while being sworn into office by presiding judge Christy Solverson (left) Nov. 27, 2024 at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Taking the reins: three new faces sworn into Jackson County Offices
By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter • November 27, 2024
States attorney candidate Marsha Cascio-Hale sits at her desk Oct. 4, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Emily Brinkman | @erb_photo_
Cascio-Hale prevails: Cervantez booted out of office as final results for States Attorney tallied
November 21, 2024
Election delays fuel ongoing push for Jackson County voting accessibility
Election delays fuel ongoing push for Jackson County voting accessibility
November 19, 2024
Citizens of Carbondale hold signs for protest outside of Carbondale City Hall. Nov 12, 2024
Carbondale citizens protest against objections to City Council candidates
November 18, 2024
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Darlene Blumenstock walks along the sidewalk outside of CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health Nov. 13, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Blumenstock said she was praying for a driver that had yet to exit their car in the parking lot.
Anti-abortion activists want to take Carbondale to the Supreme Court. Here’s what we know so far
By Carly Gist, News Editor • November 13, 2024
Gallery: Southern Illinois voters turn out in Jackson County
November 6, 2024
Carbondale citizens line the hall of the Carbondale Civic Center waiting to vote Nov. 5, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.
Voters at Carbondale Civic Center wait hours to register and vote on Election Day 
November 5, 2024
Congressional candidate Brian Roberts poses for a portrait in his office Oct. 28, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.
Roberts and Bost face off in race for Congress
October 30, 2024