Ivan Vargas, a senior from Brooklyn, NY., studying ecnomics, eats a slice of watermelon Sunday during round two of Watermelonfest 2014 sponsored by New Student Programs. Vargas and his teammate ate 22...

One of the Salukis' nine returning starters on defense has turned into a proven leader on the field and sidelines.Senior outside linebacker Tyler Williamson is one of the faces of the 2014 Saluki football...

Jim Ireland, center, of Lincoln, lights up his balloon Saturday during the Centralia Balloon Fest 2014. This year marked the 25th year for the festival and Ireland has participated each year. "I enjoy...

Like many people around the country, Carbondale community members joined together Thursday to stand in solidarity with those facing turmoil in Ferguson, Mo.A St. Louis County police officer shot Michael...

In a recent nationwide study, Illinois ranked as the second-worst state for small business friendliness.The study, conducted by Thumbtack.com in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, evaluated...

SIU football has found its replacement for departed quarterback Kory Faulkner for the 2014 season.Head coach Dale Lennon announced junior transfer student Mark Iannotti will start the team's first game...

Susan Ford expected to retire in January, but with the recent repositioning of John Nicklow, she will act as SIU's chief academic officer instead.Ford, interim dean of the Graduate School, has been appointed...