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SIU athletic director Tim Leonard writes in a notebook Sept. 7, 2022 at Lingle Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

AD on Mullins: “We haven’t seen that trajectory” towards tournament-worthy play

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 18, 2024

When SIU athletic director Tim Leonard informed men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins that he would not be returning after five years on the job, the decision was not taken lightly. “I haven’t...

SIU chanceller, Austin Lane, waves to the crowd while riding with members of the Dawg Pound during the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois.

New Mexico State confirms SIU Chancellor Austin Lane will not be its next president

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 11, 2024

Back in early February, New Mexico State announced five finalists for its open presidential position at the university; Austin Lane was listed among the top candidates.    Today, the Aggies...

Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks with Saluki basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU parts ways with Bryan Mullins after five-year tenure

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 8, 2024

Less than 24 hours after a heart-wrenching double overtime loss to University of Illinois-Chicago in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins...

Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks to Saluki Basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC in the first round of Arch Madness March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU’s potential cinderella run bursts into flames after UIC upset

By Joei Younker and Cole Daily March 8, 2024

Not one traveling Saluki fan was seated in their chair as the buzzer-sounded yet again, signifying a second overtime was about to begin. A distant three-point shot from the arms of guard Trent Brown failed...

“She was at the forefront of her field”: the “Duchess” of journalism

“She was at the forefront of her field”: the “Duchess” of journalism

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

From covering the New York World Fair to almost getting shot at outside a mobster’s hospital room, a journalist named Virginia Marmaduke paved the way for other women in her field across the nation. “She...

Owner of Harbaughs Café, Laura Harbaugh stands behind the bar in the meeting room in Harbaughs Café, on February 28, 2024 at 901 S Avenue B in Carbondale, Illinois.  @libbyphelpsphotography

Harbaugh’s Cafe: The Heart of Carbondale on a Saturday Morning

By Cole Daily , Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

 Laura Harbaugh was about to open her store in March of 2000, there was just one question she needed to find an answer for.  “How are you going to capture 600 people walking through your doors every...

Sarah Heyer looks up at a shelf of old books she keeps in the back of the store Feb. 14, 2024 at Confluence Books in Carbondale, Illinois.

Independent Carbondale bookstore stays connected to the community

By Cecilia Bulmahn, Journalism Beat Reporting March 6, 2024

This is a phrase that has been tossed around for more than a decade. The question is not whether or not people are buying books anymore; it’s where they are buying them from. There are some bookstores...

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 6, 2024

SIU men's basketball came into this season with a lot more questions than answers. After losing their two leading scorers in the transfer portal, it isn't difficult to see why the Salukis were picked ninth...

Empowering Women through air racing: Carbondale prepares for Air Race Classic

Empowering Women through air racing: Carbondale prepares for Air Race Classic

By Annalise Schmidt , Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

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...

Adrianna Katcher (24) and Sydney Prochaska (3) hug after the SIU vs. Bradley University game Wednesday March 2, 2024 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“I’ve asked them to give their heart:” Banged-up Salukis still fighting heading into postseason

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 6, 2024

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...

Loretta Cooley, owner of Wedgewood Hills, sits behind her desk in her office Feb. 28, 2024 at Wedgewood Hills, located at 1001 E Park St. in Carbondale, Illinois.  @libbyphelpsphotography

How landlord Loretta Cooley went from mobile homes to multimillion dollar success 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

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...

Xavier Johnson (10) battles for the ball on the floor with Darius Hannah (35) of Bradley Jan. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis’ late-season momentum stopped in its tracks after loss at Bradley

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

The Bradley Braves (21-9, 13-6) played hard on their senior night against the Salukis (19-11,11-8) at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois on Thursday night, with a score of 86-67. Even with starter Clarence...

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