SIU, SIH open new facility for SIU medical students
By Brandi Courtois, News Editor
August 17, 2019
After 40 years of working together, SIU School of Medicine and Southern Illinois Healthcare have collaborated on a new facility that will provide new resources for both medical students and patients.
SIU Esports Arena will open for Dawg’s Night Out
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2019
The Esports Arena will be opening Aug. 16 for Dawg’s Night Out in the student center for the first time. As the video game industry progresses, more and more universities and high schools have Esports teams. Some universities even offer scholarships for their Esports teams.
Saluki Startup kicks off fall semester with weekend of events
By Brandi Courtois, News Editor
August 15, 2019
Saluki Startup events kick off the semester for students, both new and returning, before school starts. The events run from Aug. 15 through Aug. 17. Students are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles to all of the events and use the Water Dawg. Some events do need an SIU ID verification.
Carbondale Police searching for missing teen
By Staff Report, News Desk
August 14, 2019
Gracie Moses-Chad, a 13-year-old girl who attends Carbondale Middle School, was reported missing to the Carbondale Police at 6:45 p.m, according to a press release by the Carbondale Police. According to the release, Moses-Chad was last seen at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the middle school and did not board the bus.
USG Executive Board plans for big changes fall semester
By Brandi Courtois, News Editor
August 14, 2019
Undergraduate Student Government’s executive board plans to take a more active role on campus and is preparing to enter the semester with plans to address iClickers, meeting visibility and touch on diversity in advertising.
Stix to close, Levels plans reopening
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
July 25, 2019
Stix, a local bar that has been open since the 1980s, is set to close on Aug. 10. A farewell party has been set up on Facebook for Aug. 9 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at the bar to commemorate the closing of a Carbondale staple and reopening of the future of Carbondale. “It's more about the city’s 11.75 percent sa...
Confederate Railroad to perform at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
July 10, 2019
Black Diamond Harley-Davidson, located at 2400 Williamson County Drive in Marion, announced on Wednesday that Confederate Railroad will play at the dealership on Thursday Sept. 5, according to a press release from the dealership. “We have hosted many bands over the years,” Shad Zimbro, co-owner of Bla...
2019: Entertainment that has shaped the year so far
By Kyler Guebert, Staff Reporter
July 8, 2019
It’s hard to believe 2019 is already halfway over. Since the beginning of this month, I’ve been trying to figure out how to approach this article. Most “Year So Far” articles end up completely obsolete by the end of the year, with films from the last half of the year coming and snatching spots...
Gallery: Governor Pritzker visits southern Illinois to promote Rebuild Illinois
By Isabel Miller, Photography and Multimedia Editor
July 2, 2019
Illinois Governor Pritzker visits southern Illinois promoting his Rebuild Illinois plan.
Where to see fireworks around southern Illinois
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
July 2, 2019
This Thursday, July 4, southern Illinois will celebrate Independence Day with multiple different events. Below is a list of different counties around the region and their planned occasions for community members to celebrate with: Jackson County Carbondale Thursday, July 4 SIU campus Parking in the Banterra Cen...
After 65 years of business, venerable bar PK’s up for sale
By Isabel Miller, Photo and Multimedia Editor
July 1, 2019
As of July 1st, the bar, located at 308 S. Illinois Ave., is on the market for $425,000.
Carbondale’s new outdoor program to begin this summer
By Emily Cooper, Editor in Chief
June 26, 2019
The City of Carbondale, Carbondale Park District and SIU Student Recreation Center are teaming up to bring a new outdoor program to Cedar Lake this summer, according to a City Hall-Press Release. This collaboration will include programs that teach members how to paddle board, canoe and kayak. It c...
