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So many bowls, so little time

By Tyler Dixon January 30, 2014

The Super Bowl is one of biggest spectacles on television every year, but there are more bowls now than just the big game.One term that has been thrown around for this year’s game is the weed bowl. Colorado...

Senior swimmers cherish careers

By Aaron Graff January 30, 2014

The Saluki swimming and diving teams will honor their seniors Saturday before a home meet against the University of Evansville Purple Aces.Evansville is a conference opponent for both the men and women’s...

Rugby provides support system for women

Rugby provides support system for women

By Tyler Davis January 30, 2014

Since introducing club rugby, SIU has seen nationally ranked teams on both the men and women's sides.While the men have continued their prevalence in the sport, the women has been successful but not to...

Golfer gets late start to semester

By Tony McDaniel January 29, 2014

One Saluki women’s golfer got an unwanted extended winter break.Xianmei Jin, a freshman, was stranded more than 7,000 miles away in China since Jan. 10, when she was not allowed access into the U.S....

Salukis trounce Sycamores

Salukis trounce Sycamores

By Kayli Plotner January 29, 2014

On a cold night SIU was hot and burned the Sycamores' chances of going to 8-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference trouncing the number two team 79-60."It's been well documented that I've gotten after these...

Salukis trounce Sycamores

Salukis trounce Sycamores

By Tyler Dixon January 29, 2014

On a cold night SIU was hot and burned the Sycamores' chances of going to 8-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference trouncing the number two team 79-60."It's been well documented that I've gotten after these...

Tennis team adds walk-on freshman

Tennis team adds walk-on freshman

By Tony McDaniel January 28, 2014

With only six players on the fall roster, the men's tennis team added some much needed depth with a walk on from Chicago.Jeremy Dixon, a freshman from Oak Park, joined the tennis team this semester and...

Three freshmen crack original starting lineup

Three freshmen crack original starting lineup

By Tyler Dixon January 27, 2014

Coach Barry Hinson said last week the starters for the Salukis would be different in Saturday’s game against Missouri State, and he was not kidding.Three freshmen were in the starting lineup for the...

Salukis begin positional battles at practice

Salukis begin positional battles at practice

By Aaron Graff January 27, 2014

Despite temperatures outside starting to plummet, the Saluki baseball team is heating things up during indoor practices with only three weeks left until the first pitch is thrown.The season will kick off...

Intramurals provide multiple opportunities for students

By Tyler Davis January 26, 2014

With more than 100 games covered in a semester, the sport clubs and intramurals at SIU have made a name for themselves.“I’ve developed friendships throughout intramural sports that I have maintained...

Freeman breaks 30-year shot put record

Freeman breaks 30-year shot put record

By Symone Woolridge January 26, 2014

When sophomore thrower Josh Freeman broke the indoor shot put record Saturday just as his throwing coach John Smith did 30 years ago, they each had one special person in the crowd.It was pure coincidence...

Mens basketball drops third straight conference game

Men’s basketball drops third straight conference game

By Tyler Dixon January 26, 2014

Despite having a lead in the final 10 minutes, the Salukis could not get out of the woods against the Bears of Missouri State.Missouri State University (14-6, 4-4) entered the game without sophomore standout...

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