Saluki Startup begins Aug. 16, Weeks of Welcome begins Aug. 19
By Hannah Smith, Design Chief
August 15, 2018
Southern Illinois University’s Weeks of Welcome 2018 begins Aug. 16 with a weekend of Saluki Startup events.
Carbondale police investigating death of a 5-year-old after being struck by vehicle
By Staff Report
August 13, 2018
The Carbondale Police department is investigation a death after a traffic crash, according to Deputy Police Chief Stan Reno.
DuQuoin State Fair concert series features Phil Vassar, Love and Theft
By Brandi Courtois, Staff writer
August 2, 2018
The DuQuoin State Fair will be hosting a series of concerts at the Grandstand stage from Saturday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Sept. 1.
Retired SIU School of Medicine dean named interim president, Dunn separation agreement approved
By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2018
J. Kevin Dorsey has been named Southern Illinois University's next interim president, following the termination of Randy J. Dunn in light of recent attempts to dissolve the SIU system.
Faculty Senate passes ‘vote of no confidence,’ calls for removal of SIU President Randy Dunn
By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2018
The SIU Faculty Senate has taken a “vote of no confidence” and has called for the removal of SIU President Randy Dunn during a meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Dunn coordinates with legislators, SIU Edwardsville administration in attempt to dissolve system
By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2018
Filed under Campus, More Headlines, News
SIU President Randy Dunn has coordinated with Edwardsville administration and Metro-East lawmakers to create legislation in order to dissolve the SIU system, according to documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. He took those steps while claiming publicly to be neutral on the issue. ...
SIU alum encourages other alumni to give back
By Brandi Courtois, Staff writer
July 7, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Uncategorized
Southern Illinois University alum, Steve Brown, thinks that alumni can be the change in enrollment by giving back to SIU through donations.
Independence Day celebration created for vets, current service members
By Brandi Courtois, Staff writer
July 5, 2018
Filed under City, Featured, Uncategorized
For its first Independence Day celebration, the organization hosted a free event for veterans, current service members and their families.
SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno diagnosed with cancer
By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 28, 2018
SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno has been diagnosed with cancer, he said in an announcement Monday afternoon.
SIU student-made film releasing on Amazon
By Hannah Smith, Staff writer
June 26, 2018
Filed under Campus, Features, News
The Southern Illinois University student-made film, “Unconditional”, will be released June 28 on Amazon for world-wide viewing.
SIU Board of Trustees fail to pass motion ousting SIU President Randy Dunn, approves release of documents
By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2018
In a 4-4 split vote, the SIU Board of Trustees failed to obtain a votes necessary in order to place SIU President Randy Dunn on administrative leave.
SIU youth summer camp goes swimmingly
By Brandi Courtois, Staff Writer
June 20, 2018
Southern Illinois University hosted its annual swim camp to help young swimmers improve their techniques last week.Southern Illinois University hosted its annual swim camp to help young swimmers improve their techniques last week. The camp, which is sponsored by Nike, was taught in the SIU Student Recrea...
