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Saluki Baseball rebuilds with new load of transfers

Saluki Baseball rebuilds with new load of transfers

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter January 18, 2024

If you’ve been following Saluki baseball during head coach Lance Rhodes’ tenure, you know that every year is going to bring another round of new faces.   While this may not seem any different...

A voter approaches the Jackson County Court House on Election Day 2020 in Murphysboro, IL, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

A most unusual election with “profound” consequences: the 2024 presidential race

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 18, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is months away with the first Republican caucus held in Iowa on Jan. 15 and the first primary in New Hampshire on Jan. 23.  According to the Associated Press, in the...

New book ban law aims to protect representation in libraries and schools

New book ban law aims to protect representation in libraries and schools

By Jared Harris and Brandon Jones January 18, 2024

As of January 1, banning books is illegal in the state of Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2789, better known as the Banned Book Ban law, over the summer. Pritzker has been a vocal...

FAFSA complications causing distress for Southern Illinois families

FAFSA complications causing distress for Southern Illinois families

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been a national headache for weeks now. It all began back in 2020, when Congress approved the FAFSA Simplification Act, in an attempt to make filling...

Trent Brown (24) pushes past Drake defense to dribble the ball towards the basket Jan. 13, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis fail to avenge last year’s MVC tourney loss

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 14, 2024

A fierce game was played by the Salukis (12-4) and the Drake Bulldogs (13-3) on Saturday, January 13 at the Banterra Center with Drake coming out on top, 76-58. The Bulldogs’ head coach Darian DeVries...

SATs still problematic for some college hopefuls

SATs still problematic for some college hopefuls

By Yasmeen Hasan, Guest Contributor January 8, 2024

A quivering pencil, tightly clasped into the palm of nervous test taker. Trembling fingers latching on to the imprint of an orange number 2 emblem, with the fate of one's future seemingly depending on...

An abandoned dog taken in by STAAR stares at elderly cat Nov. 1, 2023 at Striegel Animal Hospital in Carbondale, Ill.

Shelters fill with unwanted animals gifted during holiday season

By Heather Traver, Guest Contributor January 2, 2024

Imagine, if you will, waking up every day confined within the same four walls with no way to get out and explore. Nothing to keep you busy and preoccupied. You’re given the same food every day and are...

Southern Illinois guard Xavier Johnson (10) drives to the basket for a layup over two UIC defenders Dec. 30, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis roast the Flames: Men’s basketball wins first conference contest

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2023

The second game of Southern Illinois University’s basketball double-header took place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 30. The men’s team (8-4; 0-1 MVC) hosted the University of Illinois-Chicago, who...

SeQuoia Allmond (40) yells out to a teammate as she dribbles the ball back down the court Nov. 11, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Back and forth affair results in Drake victory at Banterra

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2023

As part of an SIU basketball doubleheader, with the men’s team playing at 7 p.m. against the University of Illinois-Chicago, the Drake University women’s basketball team would head to Carbondale for...

Religious attendance fails to recover after pandemic

Religious attendance fails to recover after pandemic

By Cecilia Buhlman, Guest Reporter December 28, 2023

Bright white walls, modern furniture, and a log fireplace invite students who are searching for a place of relaxation, connection and ministry. While these renovations were put in place in hopes of...

Trent Brown (24) looks to pass as he pushes past Damari Wheeler-Thomas (10) of North Dakota State Dec. 20, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis beat the Bison at Banterra

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

Southern Illinois men’s basketball (7-6) made a big turnaround in Tuesday's game against North Dakota State (7-4) at the Banterra Center, winning by 13 points with a final score of 76-63. Point guard...

Xavier Johnson (10) goes up towards the basket for a layup against Austin Peay Dec. 12, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Austin Peay snaps Southern’s non-conference home win streak

By Joei Younker and Brandyn Wilcoxen December 13, 2023

SIU men’s basketball’s 24-game non-conference winning streak at the Banterra Center came to an end on Tuesday, after the Salukis (6-3) fell to the Austin Peay Governors (6-6) by a score of 70-68. “It’s...

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