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Cali’s to re-open as Levels this weekend

By Marissa Novel October 15, 2014

The bar and nightclub previously known as Cali’s will reopen under a new name, Levels, Friday, after renovations have kept it closed for four weeks.Owner Greg Knoob said the renovations are mostly cosmetic...

World Food Day emphasizes change

World Food Day emphasizes change

By DE Staff October 15, 2014

Nearly one out of eight people on Earth suffer from chronic malnutrition, according to a United Nations report. U.N. Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon said 17,000 children die from hunger-related causes every...

Advisory committee addresses signage and streetscapes

By Marissa Novel October 15, 2014

Upon exiting Union Station, it is obvious, even to visitors, one is in Chicago. When stepping down from a train in Carbondale, some community members think more can be done to welcome newcomers and residents.The...

Liaison brings tech jobs to SIU

Liaison brings tech jobs to SIU

By Dana Stoerger October 14, 2014

Opportunity for SIU students to find technology jobs in southern Illinois increased Friday when Liaison Technologies, a data management company, doubled in size.SIU graduates make up 95 percent of the...

Budget pressures cause fee conflict

By Jordan Duncan October 14, 2014

SIU administration reduced a fee this semester intended to centralize funding from colleges to the university to improve technological infrastructure.The university instituted a fee to every college starting...

Chancellor diagnosed with treatable cancer

Chancellor diagnosed with treatable cancer

By Luke Nozicka October 14, 2014

Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela has been diagnosed with a rare but treatable cancer.“The good news is that I have been given an excellent prognosis for a positive outcome, and I will be able to maintain...

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jason Frasor throws in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won, 6-4. John Sleezer • Kansas City Star

Frasor represents Salukis in MLB postseason

By Aaron Graff October 14, 2014

The Kansas City Royals are in the Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time in 29 years, and one former Saluki is along for the ride.Relief pitcher Jason Frasor attended SIU from 1996 to 1999 before...

Chancellor needs surgery to remove treatable cancer

By Luke Nozicka October 14, 2014

Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela will need surgery to remove his rare but treatable tumor, according to an email on Wednesday by his oncologist, Dr. Brian Van Tine.Van Tine, an assistant professor at...

Smithpeters rejoins Salukis

Smithpeters rejoins Salukis

By Tyler Davis October 13, 2014

Men's basketball coach Barry Hinson confirmed in press release that Tyler Smithpeters, a sophomore guard from Harrisburg, is back with the team and will practice.Smithpeters said he was back from his suspension...

Snapchat Discovery

By Mattie Lindner October 13, 2014

Snapchat may look slightly different come November.The social media app Snapchat is where people share images that disappear in ten seconds. In November the app will add news and advertising. It will...

Marty Davis talks wineries, influence and the meaning of “low dogâ€

By Chase Myers October 8, 2014

Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden welcomes classic blues group Low Dog Band this Friday for Librafest, a celebration of October birthdays.The band consists of Marty “Low Dog” Davis on vocals and guitar,...

Students bond with animals to relieve stress

Students bond with animals to relieve stress

By Muriel Berry October 8, 2014

Rescued pooches of all sizes and breeds came together to boost the morale of SIU students on Wednesday at the Campus Lake Boat Dock.The St. Francis CARE animal shelter teamed up with the Wellness and Health...

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