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Cheng next NAU president

By Tyler Dixon June 18, 2014

The Arizona Board of Regents has named SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng the next president at Northern Arizona University.The announcement was made today in a press release from the board. Cheng will be the 16th...

Splashing in the summer

Splashing in the summer

June 18, 2014

Boston Robbins, 8, and Keenon Lindsey, 11, both from Carbondale, run through the water fountains Wednesday at Attucks Park. Robbins and Lindsey came with their grandmother to cool off from the hot day....

Media fee awaits board approval

Media fee awaits board approval

By Luke Nozicka June 18, 2014

William Freivogel, director of the School of Journalism, said he is optimistic the board will approve the $9 student media fee, which would help fund the university’s student-run newspaper, the Daily...

Making movies, girl style

By Marissa Novel June 18, 2014

Movie ideas buzzed through the air Wednesday morning as each young filmmaker described her unique approach she would like to bring to the big screen.Girls Make Movies, a weeklong production camp for high...

Camp Little Giant creates big opportunities

By Storey Mayer June 18, 2014

Camp Little Giant has been helping people throughout the area since the 1950s.Camp Little Giant is a part of Touch of Nature Environmental Center, SIU’s outdoor laboratory and retreat center, and is...

Cheng named next president at Northern Arizona University

Cheng named next president at Northern Arizona University

By Tyler Dixon June 18, 2014

SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng has been named the president at Northern Arizona University by the Arizona Board of Regents.The announcement was made today in a press release from the board. Cheng will be the...

Campus Beach face-lift begins

By Marcus Gruwell June 17, 2014

As the summer begins, so has the updated landscaping around Campus Lake, including new plants and land formations, as well as promised updates for the former beach area.A nature trail is planned around...

Chili’s, Women’s Center team up for fundraising

By Marissa Novel June 17, 2014

Today, ordering that extra margarita or post-dinner dessert will feel less guilty than usual. It’s that time again – time to grab some grub at Chili’s in support of the Women’s Center.The Chili’s...

Dance teacher celebrates

Dance teacher celebrates

June 17, 2014

Anoa Jones, the newest member of the Southern Illinois West African Drum Ensemble, dances in front of the Student Services Building Tuesday. Jones is dancing a celebration dance native to West Africa....

Football coach identified in fatal crash

Football coach identified in fatal crash

By Luke Nozicka June 14, 2014

SIU assistant football coach Cory Lee Warren was identified as the driver killed in a fatal traffic crash Tuesday on Cedar Creek Road in Jackson County.Warren, 26, of Marion, died after the vehicle, a...

Administration assess Cheng’s leadership

By Tyler Dixon June 11, 2014

Chancellor Rita Cheng has been in her current role for four years and the campus along with the administration has gone through many changes.Cheng was named chancellor in 2009, but took the position June...

Constructive campers

Constructive campers

June 11, 2014

Ryan Byun builds his project during the morning session of the LEGO® Engineering Camps. Beginning LEGO® Engineering Camp takes place 8:30 a.m. to noon for grades 1 and 2 June 9-13 and at Quigley Hall...

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