Jerry Kill steps down as director of athletics
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019
"The opportunity to serve as an administrator at SIU has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career, and it was a difficult decision to leave so many wonderful friends and colleagues at southern Illinois," Jerry Kill, Director of Athletics at Southern Illinois University, said.
Carbondale teachers poised to strike, negotiations underway
By Kallie Cox and Brandi Courtois, News Editors
September 10, 2019
In the midst of negotiations, Carbondale teachers and District 95 faculty are prepared to strike if contract demands aren’t met.
A smaller dip in enrollment could show SIU heading in the right direction
By Brandi Courtois, News Editor
September 5, 2019
“It’s not about the institutions, it’s about the students,” John John Dunn, SIUC Interim Chancellor, said “we need to go back to our basic roots. No one is too important or too big not to have time to interact with students.”
SIUC enrollment decline continues: Total enrollment down 8.75%
By Brandi Courtois and Emily Cooper
September 4, 2019
This semester, 1,037 incoming freshmen are enrolled at SIU. Total enrollment for fall 2019 is 11,695 students.
SEMO defense stifles Southern in football opener
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
SIU fell to SEMO, 44-26 in the War of the Wheel game, with the SEMO offense putting up 529 yards of offense against the Salukis.
City Council Meeting recognizes firefighters, strikes down panhandling ordinance
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2019
At the Aug. 27 city council meeting, one of the agenda items was the repealing of the current Carbondale panhandling ordinance by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker comes to SIU
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019
Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, as well as several other government officials and university administrators, gathered at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on the SIUC campus for a political breakfast meet and greet.
Stone Cold: Labanowitz wins quarterback battle
By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 21, 2019
At the end of fall camp on Monday, Aug. 19, SIU football head coach Nick Hill announced the starter pick as junior Stone Labanowitz via Twitter on the Saluki football page. SIU football is scheduled to play SEMO on Aug. 29 and throughout fall camp, three quarterbacks were battling it out for to be named the starter for Southern after they finished last season 2-9.
Saluki Startup kicks off fall semester with weekend of events
By Brandi Courtois, News Editor
August 15, 2019
Saluki Startup events kick off the semester for students, both new and returning, before school starts. The events run from Aug. 15 through Aug. 17. Students are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles to all of the events and use the Water Dawg. Some events do need an SIU ID verification.
Gallery: Governor Pritzker visits southern Illinois to promote Rebuild Illinois
By Isabel Miller, Photography and Multimedia Editor
July 2, 2019
Illinois Governor Pritzker visits southern Illinois promoting his Rebuild Illinois plan.
After 65 years of business, venerable bar PK’s up for sale
By Isabel Miller, Photo and Multimedia Editor
July 1, 2019
As of July 1st, the bar, located at 308 S. Illinois Ave., is on the market for $425,000.
Missing girl reunited with family
By Isabel Miller, Photo and Multimedia Editor
June 11, 2019
“Up until a few hours ago, I was losing my mind. I was literally losing my mind,” said Sincearae Dotson.
