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Xavier Johnson (10) shoots a three-pointer while Missouri States Nick Kramer (21) contests the shot during their teams Missouri Valley Conference matchup Jan. 31, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Johnson shot 5-for-9 from three-point range on Wednesday night.

Missouri State rallies to beat Salukis 76-75 in overtime

By Jamilah Lewis and Brandyn Wilcoxen February 1, 2024

With 20 seconds left in the overtime, Saluki guard Xavier Johnson made a pair of free throws to tie the game at 72. On the next possession, Missouri State’s Donovan Clay hit a game-deciding jumper for...

NASA awards SolarSTEAM $2.6M grant to further heliophysics research

NASA awards SolarSTEAM $2.6M grant to further heliophysics research

By Annalise Schmidt, News Reporter January 31, 2024

In April, SIU will be partnering with NASA to gather vital data about the total solar eclipse that can be viewed at totality in Carbondale. NASA is giving a chief research group, SolarSTEAM Project, $2.6...

Local band hits all the right notes in returning to Carbondale

Local band hits all the right notes in returning to Carbondale

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter January 31, 2024

A Murphysboro band will return to the local area to perform at Hangar 9 on Feb. 3. Murphy500 is a country music band that writes and performs original music and covers. “It's nice when you go to a...

A heavily used accessibility button sits outside of the front of the Communication Building on campus Jan. 29, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Disability needs for students not fully met despite university efforts

By Carolyn Dickte, Guest Contributor January 31, 2024

Southern Illinois University touts a long history of accessibility and accommodations around campus and in classes, even before the law required specific accommodations. But despite meeting federal requirements,...

Justyce Petty holds a photo of the bugs that accumulated in her dorm room over winter break Jan. 30, 2024 at Smith Hall on West Campus at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. “[The roaches] got solved kind of right away but not really because I had been not sleeping in my dorm for four days because I was like ‘what am I supposed to do while theres roaches in my room?’ So I slept in other peoples dorm rooms,” Petty said. Due to the maintenance request being put in right before the weekend, maintenance was not able to immediately fill the requests made by Petty.

Dorm maintenance issues raise concern on campus, bugs not a “priority”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter  January 31, 2024

The start of a new semester brings new faces, new experiences and new friends. But for some students, it brings new unwanted guests.  “I came back from winter break to a dozen dead roaches and a...

Jaidynn Mason (22) goes up towards the basket as the Salukis host St. Louis Dec. 9, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois

Racers beat Salukis behind strong second half

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Jaidynn Mason scored 20, Laniah Randle posted a double-double, and the SIU Salukis fell to Murray State 75-70.   After a slow start for both teams to begin the game, Mason brought the Salukis...

Saluki Basketball and supporting fans scream in celebration after SIU makes a 20 point comeback in the second half to take the lead with 2.8 seconds left in the game Jan. 27, 2024 at CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.

Salukis scream back, overcome 20 point deficit in win against Murray State

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

A familiar sight for Saluki fans was on display with 4 seconds left on the clock. Star guard Xavier Johnson had the ball in his hands, and he would not be denied. Johnson, off a hesitation dribble,...

Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative to be highlight of eclipse viewing

Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative to be highlight of eclipse viewing

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

The Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival is less than four months away. Carbondale Public Library held an educational program on Jan. 16 to discuss the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) Initiative,...

Bringing a piece of community back

Bringing a piece of community back

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Janice Rusell, a longtime resident of Cario used to frequently drive across the river to Missouri to do her grocery shopping. Since a new grocery store opened in Cairo over the summer, she now has an...

Kayleb Wagner (25) looks back for the throw as he runs through running back drills as the Salukis prepare in an afternoon practice to take on FBS school Northern Illinois later in the week Sept. 6, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

The story of Kayleb Wagner

By Lylee Gibbs, Photo Editor January 25, 2024

Saluki football recruited more than 30 freshmen in the 2023 class, but one faces unique challenges. Kayleb Wagner, a state record-setting running back in high school, was born without a left forearm or...

Trent Brown (24) dives for the ball after getting caught up with Jahari Williamson (7) of Valparaiso Jan. 24, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis end three-game losing streak with win over Valpo

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Xavier Johnson put up 25 points during the second half of SIU’s comeback against Valparaiso, winning 75-69 on Wednesday night at Banterra Center. “A great response coming in the second half,”...

Crumbling Campus

Crumbling Campus

By Grayson Bittner, Guest Contributer January 24, 2024

Many of the buildings that make up Southern Illinois University Carbondale are architectural gems. But these relics of the past are expensive to upkeep, and some are in serious disrepair.  An Excel...

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