In the world of air racing, skilled pilots navigate challenging courses spanning thousands of miles. The stories of female aviators often intertwine because of the Air Race Classic (ARC), an all-female...

The SIU women’s basketball team isn’t going to let their season end without a fight. “The biggest thing I want them to do is compete,” head coach Kelly-Bond-White said. “When we walk into...

Wedgewood Hills Apartments is the product of decades of hard work and overcoming adversity. Starting with a trailer court, Loretta Cooley made her dream come true one fateful day in 1985.  “It [opening...

As a young person and a Black man, Diamante Jackson said he’s faced his fair share of obstacles finding his way in the funeral industry. “When you're coming up in business, funeral homes have been...

Non-Spoiler Review Bob Marley was not just a musician but a cultural icon whose music and message continue to resonate with people around the world. Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica,...

From cars to candy, Marvin Porter is wrapping up happiness and sharing it with the Carbondale community.  Taste Bud’s Snacks, Porter’s candy shop, opened its doors Sept. 16, 2023, and offers many...

Most universities believe that having a diverse student body helps students learn. The recent roll back on affirmative action requires university admission departments to look past what makes students...

Too often, fans only think about the players that are on the team now. What they forget is that there is an entire history of athletes that came before them, paving the way for these current athletes to...

Members of the Black Affairs Council (BAC) and Undergrad Student Government (USG) went to their sixth annual Salukis in Springfield conference to watch Governor J. B. Pritzker deliver his State of the...

The Black Women's Club facilitated a crucial discussion Thursday, Feb. 22 about the challenges Black women face when entering the workforce in predominantly white male fields. The event, organized in honor...

Southern Illinois University’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists is a registered student organization that promotes Black voices through multimedia platforms.  “Our role...

A sea of skyscrapers. Night markets packed with vendors and customers alike. Neon signs filled with the traditional characters of Mandarin Chinese illuminating the streets. This was the life of SIU student...