In March, the little-known Saint Peter’s Peacocks became the “Cinderella story” of the NCAA Tournament, upsetting No. 2 Kentucky, No. 7 Murray State and No. 3 Purdue on their way to the first Elite...
By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
• September 25, 2022
After the termination of head coach Grant Williams' contract in November of 2021, a 25 game losing streak, and the hiring of a new coach, the Saluki Women’s Soccer team wasn’t sure what to expect for...
SIU faculty and staff will now receive a 2% pay increase, according to a statement made by Chancellor Austin Lane.
Lane said he has heard concerns about the lack of a pay raise from faculty and staff...
By Cole Daily, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 23, 2022
The Salukis’ women’s volleyball team sits at 5-4 this season, with quality wins in their last couple of tournaments. The squad hopes to improve upon last year, which left plenty to be desired.
“Last...
Saturday marked one of the biggest upsets in school history, as the Salukis (1-2) beat Northwestern (1-2) in Evanston 31-24. It is the team’s second-ever win over a Big Ten school; the first came against...
By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
• September 22, 2022
Halbert Katzen is a familiar sight around the SIU campus, recognizable for the giant horn he walks around holding, and occasionally blowing.
“I have the wonderful experience of getting to know a...
By Annie Hammock, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2022
For the first time, the applied mathematics professor caught up in a “xenophobic” government sweep of Chinese academics is speaking out. Mingqing Xiao was sentenced to one year probation and a fine,...
Most college towns across the country have bars and nightclubs that allow students to relieve their stress. Whether you just turned in a term paper or completed an exam, the college nightlife is an outlet...
The Neighborhood Co-op introduced new farms to its annual Farm Crawl on Sept. 10 and 11. Organizer Amy Dion said the purpose of the crawl is to allow people from all over the Carbondale area to meet local...
By Aaron Elliott, Staff Reporter
• September 18, 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022. She had reigned since the age of 25, when she ascended the throne in 1952. At the time her commonwealth included the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia,...
The upcoming general elections are slated to take place on Nov. 8. Here, in Southern Illinois, the 118th district state representative race will occur after the approval of a controversial redistricting...
Dave’s Bagels is a local food stand that has been around for almost two years and is bringing a new flavor to the boiled dough concoctions. David Waun, co-founder, said the stand specializes in grilled...
