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SIU chanceller, Austin Lane, waves to the crowd while riding with members of the Dawg Pound during the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois.

New Mexico State confirms SIU Chancellor Austin Lane will not be its next president

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 11, 2024

Back in early February, New Mexico State announced five finalists for its open presidential position at the university; Austin Lane was listed among the top candidates.    Today, the Aggies...

“She was at the forefront of her field”: the “Duchess” of journalism

“She was at the forefront of her field”: the “Duchess” of journalism

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

From covering the New York World Fair to almost getting shot at outside a mobster’s hospital room, a journalist named Virginia Marmaduke paved the way for other women in her field across the nation. “She...

Owner of Harbaughs Café, Laura Harbaugh stands behind the bar in the meeting room in Harbaughs Café, on February 28, 2024 at 901 S Avenue B in Carbondale, Illinois.  @libbyphelpsphotography

Harbaugh’s Cafe: The Heart of Carbondale on a Saturday Morning

By Cole Daily , Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

 Laura Harbaugh was about to open her store in March of 2000, there was just one question she needed to find an answer for.  “How are you going to capture 600 people walking through your doors every...

Sarah Heyer looks up at a shelf of old books she keeps in the back of the store Feb. 14, 2024 at Confluence Books in Carbondale, Illinois.

Independent Carbondale bookstore stays connected to the community

By Cecilia Bulmahn, Journalism Beat Reporting March 6, 2024

This is a phrase that has been tossed around for more than a decade. The question is not whether or not people are buying books anymore; it’s where they are buying them from. There are some bookstores...

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 6, 2024

SIU men's basketball came into this season with a lot more questions than answers. After losing their two leading scorers in the transfer portal, it isn't difficult to see why the Salukis were picked ninth...

Empowering Women through air racing: Carbondale prepares for Air Race Classic

Empowering Women through air racing: Carbondale prepares for Air Race Classic

By Annalise Schmidt , Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

In the world of air racing, skilled pilots navigate challenging courses spanning thousands of miles. The stories of female aviators often intertwine because of the Air Race Classic (ARC), an all-female...

Adrianna Katcher (24) and Sydney Prochaska (3) hug after the SIU vs. Bradley University game Wednesday March 2, 2024 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“I’ve asked them to give their heart:” Banged-up Salukis still fighting heading into postseason

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 6, 2024

The SIU women’s basketball team isn’t going to let their season end without a fight. “The biggest thing I want them to do is compete,” head coach Kelly-Bond-White said. “When we walk into...

Loretta Cooley, owner of Wedgewood Hills, sits behind her desk in her office Feb. 28, 2024 at Wedgewood Hills, located at 1001 E Park St. in Carbondale, Illinois.  @libbyphelpsphotography

How landlord Loretta Cooley went from mobile homes to multimillion dollar success 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

Wedgewood Hills Apartments is the product of decades of hard work and overcoming adversity. Starting with a trailer court, Loretta Cooley made her dream come true one fateful day in 1985.  “It [opening...

After a long day Diamante Jackson organizes his office desk. His office is located at Southern Cremation And Burial Service in Murphysboro, IL. February 20th, 2024

Realizing the dream: Diamante Jackson

By Simeon Hardley, Staff Photographer February 28, 2024

As a young person and a Black man, Diamante Jackson said he’s faced his fair share of obstacles finding his way in the funeral industry. “When you're coming up in business, funeral homes have been...

Bob Marley: One Love is a captivating portrayal of the life and influence of the renowned musician Bob Marley

“Bob Marley: One Love” is a captivating portrayal of the life and influence of the renowned musician Bob Marley

By Jasmine Thompson, News Reporter February 28, 2024

Non-Spoiler Review Bob Marley was not just a musician but a cultural icon whose music and message continue to resonate with people around the world. Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica,...

Foreign snacks sit on shelves on February 22, 2024, at Taste Buds Snacks, 1400 W Main Ste F,in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

Owner of new candy store spreads a taste of “HOPE”

By Katie Kwasneski, News Reporter February 28, 2024

From cars to candy, Marvin Porter is wrapping up happiness and sharing it with the Carbondale community.  Taste Bud’s Snacks, Porter’s candy shop, opened its doors Sept. 16, 2023, and offers many...

SIU committed to diversity despite Supreme Court decision ban of affirmative action

SIU committed to diversity despite Supreme Court decision ban of affirmative action

By Ali Goering, News Repoter February 28, 2024

Most universities believe that having a diverse student body helps students learn. The recent roll back on affirmative action requires university admission departments to look past what makes students...

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