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Daily Dawgs: Dogs and snakes; how to keep your dog safe

Daily Dawgs: Dogs and snakes; how to keep your dog safe

By Erica Loos, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! Oh my dog, the weather has been pawsitively amazing – clear skies, bright sun, warm breeze! Me and Mom have been spending a lot more time outside lately, and I love it! Mom...

Power goes out across Carbondale

Power goes out across Carbondale

By Sophie Whitten, Editor-In-Chief April 13, 2023

At around 8:20 p.m. the power went out in most areas in Carbondale including the SIU campus. According to the Ameren Outage Map, there are currently 58 outages and more than 4,000 customers without...

Natures Day offers reason to get outdoors

“Nature’s Day” offers reason to get outdoors

By Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Sizdah be dar, also known as "Nature's Day" or "Picnic Day," is one of the most important holidays in Iran, celebrated on the 13th day of the Persian New Year, which usually falls on or around April...

Saluki Baseball: Putting the pieces together

Saluki Baseball: Putting the pieces together

By Joei younker, Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

With a slow start to its season, Saluki baseball is starting to put the pieces together. Currently sitting at 8-1 in the MVC on the season after a three game series sweep over Belmont this past weekend,...

Salem after the tornado: A town that sticks together when things are torn apart

Salem after the tornado: A town that sticks together when things are torn apart

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter April 7, 2023

A cool breeze swept through the morning air of Sunday, April 2, as residents of Salem’s “The Orchard” neighborhood walked through the streets, taking in the sights of their shattered homes and speaking...

Column: Spring break opens up with a drag show at the Varsity

Column: Spring break opens up with a drag show at the Varsity

By Mo Collar, Staff Columnist and Photographer March 24, 2023

With spring rolling in, the Varsity Center presented the first drag show of the season with many local drag performers ready to take the stage. Southern Illinois’ Godmother of drag Blanche DuBois opened...

Interactive timeline: 100 years of sexual expression

Interactive timeline: 100 years of sexual expression

By Aaron Elliott, Staff Writer February 19, 2023

What is sex? I refuse to describe it as just two beings getting together and trying to reproduce, or even as simple as fooling around for pleasure. Although, both of those obviously exist, and I am sure...

Saluki Basketball Highlights | Nov. 17

Saluki Basketball Highlights | Nov. 17

By Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography, Photographer December 3, 2022

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Yung Gravy speaks with the crowd at Shryock Auditorium Oct. 12, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

The Gravy Train arrives at SIU

October 23, 2022

Yung Gravy performs for SIU students and community at Shryock Theater Oct. 12, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Crab Orchard celebrates 75 years and construction of new refuge headquarters

Crab Orchard celebrates 75 years and construction of new refuge headquarters

By Naia McPherson, Staff Photographer October 14, 2022

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge celebrated its 75th anniversary and the construction of a new refuge center on Saturday by hosting a fun-filled day of activities and booths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....

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