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Salukis shine bright in talent show   

By Riley Sembler, Staff Photographer
May 7, 2025
Riley Sembler
Students take part in the Cha Cha Slide durning an intermission in the show May 1, 2025, at the Student Center Ballrooms in Carbondale Illinois. Riley Sembler

The Office of Student Engagement hosted the annual Salukis Got Talent show in the Student Center Ballrooms on Thursday, May 1, in Carbondale, Illinois. This was ahead of a busy finals week for many. Hosted by Matt Wilson, a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Engagement, and judged by Renada Greer, David Iacono and Bethany Peppers, the night was filled with music and entertainment. Performances include Paula Horton, Chris Burnside, Josh Jones, Tamia Newson and Mandy Nevels. 

Chris Burnside performs “I Can’t Stop Loving You” by Kem during Salukis Got Talent May 1, 2025, at the Student Center Ballrooms in Carbondale Illinois. Riley Sembler

 

Staff Photographer Riley Sembler can be reached at [email protected]

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