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Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

For many students, Thanksgiving break is a time to unwind before finals and return to their hometowns. But for others, it can be a time of loneliness. Not everyone has the opportunity to prepare a meal...

AdLabs adventure in The Big Apple

AdLab’s adventure in The Big Apple

By Jasmine Thompson, Saluki Adlab November 15, 2023

As part of the AdLab program, students were given the opportunity to attend the American Advertising Federation's annual conference in New York City - the advertising capital of the world. The conference,...

 Scott Hamilton, a part of the SIU research team, shows Zachary Gutenkauf and Jennifer Pierce supplies they will be using during their NASA research in the Life Science III building at SIU Nov. 8, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. “There are three phases to the overall competition Phase One is basically to show that your idea has merit. Phase Two is to show that all pieces of the idea work and construct each one [idea] and Phase Three is to integrate them into one continuous device,” professor in geology, Ken B. Anderson said.

SIU’s research funds reach 95.7 million in the 2023 fiscal year

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff reporter November 15, 2023

SIU’s students and staff have received $95.7 million in research grants during the 2023 fiscal year according to the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration webpage. The Carbondale campus received...

John Russell makes an effort to push past defender Guillaume Bastille Oct. 27, 2023 at Student Recreation Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rec Center basketball attracts older players who love the game

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Among the students who play basketball at the Southern Illinois Student Recreation Center is a group of folks who look decidedly different, their hair is gray or gone and they have the lines and wrinkles...

High ranking: SIU Carbondale ranked third in the Midwest for serving military service members and student veterans in the 2023 “Best for Vets; Colleges” rankings in Military Times magazine.  Paul S. Copeland is the university’s Veterans Services coordinator.

Military Times ranks SIU Carbondale 3rd in Midwest for veterans

By Pete Rosenbery, SIU Communications November 14, 2023

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to earn national recognition for its tradition of providing educational services for military service members and student veterans...

Jaidynn Mason (22) guards Clarke Jackson (22) of Cornell on defense Nov. 11, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Late rally not enough as Salukis fall to Cornell

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

The SIU women’s basketball team's hopes of a comeback effectively ended when Cornell’s Emily Pape drilled a stone-cold three-pointer with 70 seconds remaining. The Salukis, powered for most of the...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball down the court as he is guarded by Deyton Albury (13) of Queens University Nov. 10, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Royal Flush: Johnson’s 21 leads Salukis past Queens University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Xavier Johnson had a second half to remember on Friday night, as he led his Salukis to a 91-68 blowout win over Queens University in front of a full house at Banterra Center to cement a 2-0 start to the...

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and former SIU professor Richard Russo visited to discuss his literary career and newest novel on Tuesday. The event was held in the Student Center Ballroom B and attended...

Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Heading into the midpoint of their season, the SIU swimming and diving teams are right where they want to be. Head coach Geoff Hanson said the season is going “really well” so far. Although the...

PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Antonio James was promoted to defensive coordinator the day before training camp after a sudden resignation from D.J. Vokolek. But head coach Nick Hill was adamant in his belief that James would fit seamlessly...

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Mental health is a prevalent issue worldwide, but a recent study shows that depression rates in Illinois are on the rise. “According to the second edition of Best & Worst States for Millennials,...

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

The clock strikes 6:30 a.m. on a chilly November morning, jolting Ashleigh Hammon out of her sleep. She rubs her eyes, stretches her arms and slowly gets out of bed, feeling the cold floor beneath her...

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