Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
By Staff Report, News Desk
September 18, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at the age of 87.
“If you don’t participate you have no impact at all:” Politically active community members discuss the 2020 presidential election
By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2020
With the presidential debate right around the corner on September 29, the SIU community discussed their political leanings, thoughts on public policy and opinions on the presidential candidates.
A world without sports: How sports journalists are handling the pandemic
By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Many high school, college and professional sports have been postponed due to the pandemic leaving sports journalists with a unique challenge.
Family members gather at dual 9/11 memorial services for 19th anniversary of World Trade Center terrorist attack
By Larry McShane, New York Daily News
September 11, 2020
The sad sound of bagpipes and the names of the 9/11 dead echoed once more Friday across Ground Zero as still-mourning families and colleagues marked the 19th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center.
Saluki baseball extends NCAA eligibility for six seniors, adjusts budget
By Ryan Scott and Brooke Buerck
September 10, 2020
Following the NCAA’s March 30 announcement of extending eligibility to seniors who lost their spring sports season, SIU baseball is returning six athletes and as a result, is forced to make budget adjustments.
SIU misreported SAT scores to US News and will not be ranked this year
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
As a result of misreported data to the U.S. News and World Report in July, SIU will not be ranked as an institution this year by the site.
Some say new Title IX regulations may have holes that prove harmful to survivors
By Tamar Mosby, Editor
August 31, 2020
Earlier this year, on May 9., U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a new set of Title IX regulations that are to be enforced starting in the fall semester of 2020. The original Title IX laws were passed in 1972 and made to prevent sex discrimination on campuses across the nation. The new statutes introduced by DeVos expand on issues dealing with both victims of sexual misconduct and those accused of misconduct.
‘Ben Franklin is watching:’ Protesters hold demonstration to save the United States Postal Service
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2020
Protesters gathered outside of Carbondale’s post office on 1301 E. Main St. to participate in a nationwide rally to protest Louis DeJoy, United States’ postmaster general, and his plans to reduce the United States Postal Service.
Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for vice president
By Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times
August 11, 2020
Joe Biden has named his one-time rival Kamala Harris as his running mate, the campaign revealed Tuesday, elevating California's junior senator as the first woman of color to appear on a major party's presidential ticket.
Gallery: Springfield’s March for Justice draws hundreds and ends with protesters dancing
By Jared Treece, Photographer
June 8, 2020
Protesters gathered at the Springfield Capitol building on Saturday Jun. 6 as part of the 'March for Justice' event.
‘This has been historic’- Carbondale community comes together to protest police brutality
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 5, 2020
Hundreds gathered at the Carbondale Civic Center on Friday to protest police brutality and demand justice for the death of George Floyd.
