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“Pop Culture and Vintage Goods for Funky Retro Souls:” Eccentric vintage store celebrates two years in Carbondale

“Pop Culture and Vintage Goods for Funky Retro Souls:” Eccentric vintage store celebrates two years in Carbondale

February 4, 2023
All-American FB Jacob Garrett: “Really proud of what I’ve been able to do here”

All-American FB Jacob Garrett: “Really proud of what I’ve been able to do here”

February 3, 2023
Jaidynn Mason (22) guards Paige Rocca (22) of Missouri State as she follows her down the court Feb. 01, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Saluki women fall just short to Missouri State 70-68

February 2, 2023
Centralia native Javon Williams Jr. declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Centralia native Javon Williams Jr. declares for 2023 NFL Draft

January 27, 2023
Marcus Domask goes in for the layup against Antoine Smith Jr. (1) of Evansville University Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill

Salukis close out Murray State for 12th win in 13 games

January 25, 2023
Junior Chris Cole competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Senior Day sweeps for Saluki swimming and diving team

January 21, 2023
Marcus Domask (1) goes up for the basket against the University of Evansville Purple Aces Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Domask led the game with 31 points for the Salukis moving them to a 9-1 record in Banterra

Evansville’s comeback push not enough to overcome Saluki lead

January 17, 2023
Tyranny Brown (1) drives the ball down the court towards the Salukis basket Jan. 5, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill

Redbirds narrowly spoil Salukis’ streak

January 7, 2023
Marcus Domask (1) leaps to approach the basket against the defending Bulldogs of Drake University Jan. 4, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Domask leads comeback for Salukis’ seventh-straight win

January 5, 2023
Thousands of balloons rain down on the packed stadium of over 7,000 attendees for the New Year’s Saluki Bash game against Belmont University Jan. 1, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois rides big second half to ring in 2023 with a win

January 2, 2023
SIU’s head coach Bryan Mullins gets fired up after a misplay from the Salukis in their 63-50 win over Valaraiso on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 in the Banterra Center.

Redhawks comeback falls short as Salukis escape Show Me Center with a win

December 22, 2022
Starbucks workers strike during Red Cup Day

Starbucks workers strike during Red Cup Day

December 2, 2022
Freashmen Lance Jones moves the basketball around the court during SIU’s loss to Bradley during Arch Madness on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Jones, Salukis dominate Evansville for first Valley win

December 1, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, runs for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Domask’s heroics lead SIU past Cal Baptist in OT

November 26, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Southern stalls late as UNLV prevails in SoCal Challenge

November 22, 2022
Cade Hornecker debuts in Saluki victory over Tennessee State

Cade Hornecker debuts in Saluki victory over Tennessee State

November 17, 2022
Cold streak continues for Saluki football; Loss to NDSU makes three straight

Cold streak continues for Saluki football; Loss to NDSU makes three straight

November 17, 2022
Saluki safety Qua Brown, 24, forces the Jackrabbits quarterback to fumble the ball during Saturday’s game at Saluki Stadium on March 20, 2021. SIU lost to South Dakota State by the score of 44-3.

Cold streak continues for Saluki football; Loss to NDSU makes three straight

November 12, 2022
Senior forward Jonathan Wiley, right, pushes through UIS pressure Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, during the Salukis 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki men’s basketball cruises to an opening night victory

November 7, 2022
SIU radio alum Bill Wilkerson. Photo provide by SIU Alumni Foundation

Remembering radio alum Bill Wilkerson as daughter leads Hall of Fame push

November 2, 2022
Salukis running back Justin Strong tries to get past the reach of Panthers defender Nick McCabe during the SIU’s 17-16 win at Saluki stadium on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Salukis come up one yard short; Northern Iowa wins 37-36

October 29, 2022
“A ring is all I really want:” Saluki men’s basketball expected to take the next step in 2023

“A ring is all I really want:” Saluki men’s basketball expected to take the next step in 2023

October 29, 2022
From left to right: Ed Thompson, Carisa Winters, Elmer McDaniel, Kerri Blaylock, Derek Shelton, Patricia DeNoon (on behalf on Don DeNoon), Bob Roop, and Corky Abrams. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

SIU Hall of Fame inducts eight members in 2022 class

October 24, 2022
Saluki tight end Levi Mitchell gets past Panthers defender Eric Mooney to make a catch during the Saluki’s 17-16 win at Saluki stadium on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

South Dakota snaps Southern’s five-game winning streak

October 22, 2022
SIU football wins fifth straight behind record performances

SIU football wins fifth straight behind record performances

October 21, 2022
Jen Sewell guides Saluki softball in her first offseason as head coach

Jen Sewell guides Saluki softball in her first offseason as head coach

October 16, 2022
Saluki running back Javon Williams Jr. reacts after scoring a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis 35-10 win against the Youngstown State Penguins.

SIU football wins fifth straight behind record performances

October 16, 2022
Senior swimmer Bryn Handley competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Pulido leads Saluki swim and dive to split in Illinois tri-meet

October 15, 2022
SIU football players practice April 2, 2022 at DuQuoin High School in DuQuoin, Ill.

Saluki football adds BYU to 2024 schedule, replacing Kansas

October 8, 2022
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Men’s basketball announces series with Oklahoma State; Cowboys coming in 2023

October 2, 2022
SIU wide receiver Hunter Milligan, middle, runs onto the field with the SIU football team during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Southern survives second-half scare against Illinois State

October 2, 2022
From Cinderella to Saluki: Clarence Rupert brings March Madness magic to Carbondale

From Cinderella to Saluki: Clarence Rupert brings March Madness magic to Carbondale

September 26, 2022
Javon Williams Jr., of Centralia, runs past a defender on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the SIU vs. North Dakota State Football game in Carbondale.

Salukis win big in Valley opener over North Dakota

September 24, 2022
Photo by David X. ONeil via Flickr.

Dawgs bite the Cats: SIU upsets Northwestern for second-ever Big Ten win

September 23, 2022
Photo by David X. ONeil via Flickr.

Dawgs bite the Cats: SIU upsets Northwestern for second-ever Big Ten win

September 17, 2022
SIU Athletic Director, Tim Leonard writes in a notebook Sept. 07, 2022 at Lingle Hall in Carbondale, Ill. “I feel fortunate and blessed to be apart, because it means something to these these people and to the people in this region,” Leonard said.

New AD Tim Leonard sets out “to have the best mid-major athletics program in the country”

September 15, 2022
SIU and SEMO’s Rivalry Wheel stands on the Saluki’s sideline after SIU’s win against SEMO in 2017. The Wheel left with SEMO after their 48-44 victory at the SIU versus SEMO football game at the SIU Arena, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Redhawks take the Wheel with 11 seconds left; Salukis fall to 0-2

September 11, 2022
Calvin Francis Jr. (65) holds the wheel won by the Salukis after the War for the Wheel Sept. 2, 2021 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The War for the Wheel game is held each year as the season opener of SIU against SEMO.

SIU vs. SEMO: 50 miles, 90 games and one coveted wheel

September 10, 2022
Saluki senior Nigel Kilby suffers an injury after a play on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at SIU Arena during the Salukis 28-14 win against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.

UIW Cardinals fly past Salukis in season opener

September 3, 2022
Head Coach Nick Hill runs onto the field on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, during the Salukis 7-21 loss against the North Dakota State Bison.

Saluki football has sights set on a National Championship

September 2, 2022
The SIUs womens soccer team stands at the beginning of the Salukis game against Bellarmine University, where the Knights won 2-0 against the Salukis on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex at SIU.

A new era begins for Saluki soccer under coach Craig Roberts

August 30, 2022
Saluki freshman Liz Brechtel kicks the ball on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 during the Salukis 0-2 loss against SIUE Cougars at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Saluki Soccer kicks off with a home opener against Lindenwood

August 18, 2022

J.T. Weber is having a historic season, but his eyes are on the team’s success

April 30, 2022

Bandy, Rog excel in weekend series win over Evansville

April 26, 2022

“We want to be playing our best softball in May”: Salukis look to finish the season strong

April 21, 2022
The SIU Salukis softball team gives each other high fives before the game against Drake University on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at SIU.

Eberle and Harness combine to shut down Saint Louis

April 7, 2022
An SIU baseball player swings at a pitch April 3, 2022 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Hansell, Rodriguez help Salukis open Valley schedule with series win over Bradley

April 4, 2022
Athletic Director Search Continues

Interim AD Kupec extended through May; search for replacement on hold

March 30, 2022

Nashville Hornets win IHSA Class 2A State Championship

March 24, 2022
The SIU women’s basketball team participates in a pre-game team breakdown on the court before the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women head to Moline with a chance to “hang a banner”

March 3, 2022
The Salukis Baseball team huddles after the Salukis 9-1 win over Western Illinois to help extend their undefeated season to eight wins on Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis sweep Central Arkansas in first weekend at Home

February 28, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, jumps for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Ben Coupet Jr.’s 22 leads Salukis past Redbirds on Senior Night

February 23, 2022

Black pioneer athletes will be remembered for their legacies beyond their sport

February 21, 2022
The Salukis Baseball team huddles after the Salukis 9-1 win over Western Illinois to help extend their undefeated season to eight wins on Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki baseball takes opening series 2-1 over Warhawks

February 21, 2022
SIU sophomore, Quierra Love, guards an Illinois State Redbirds’ player during the basketball game Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women ride Love’s career-high 24 to road win

February 13, 2022

Eberle throws a no-hitter as softball splits the Trojan Classic 2-2

February 13, 2022
SIU softball gathers for an between inning talk from head coach Kerri Blaylock during the first game of the doubleheader vs. Three River Community College. The Salukis would win both games on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Eberle throws a no-hitter as softball splits the Trojan Classic 2-2

February 13, 2022
SIU guard, Lance Jones, goes up for the layup during SIUs 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Jones drops career-high 31 points in road win over Illinois State

February 13, 2022
SIU graduate student, Makenzie Silvey, dribbles down the court Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women ride Love’s career-high 24 to road win

February 10, 2022
Erica Kerr tees off at the Battle Between Southern and Bradley March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki golf ready to tee off spring season

February 9, 2022
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis freeze up against Missouri State; drop seventh in nine games

February 8, 2022

Athletic Director search delayed until spring; Kupec to continue as interim AD

February 6, 2022
Freashmen Lance Jones moves the basketball around the court during SIU’s loss to Bradley during Arch Madness on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Jones drops career-high 31 points in road win over Illinois State

February 5, 2022
Mens basketball player Dalton Banks, left, holds a sign and chants in support along side his teammates Markus Domask, middle, and Kyler Filewich ,right, during the Salukis 3-0 match win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Dawg Pound hits the road to Normal: Students plan a bus trip to Illinois State

February 4, 2022
Dalton Banks(3) jumps with the ball in front of Chinedu Kingsley Okanu (11) during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game. Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis freeze up against Missouri State; drop seventh in nine games

February 3, 2022
The Salukis Baseball team huddles after the Salukis 9-1 win over Western Illinois to help extend their undefeated season to eight wins on Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Rhodes, Salukis eyeing first postseason run in three decades

January 31, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Salukis bounce back in a get-right game over Valparaiso

January 30, 2022
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Loyola wins a dog fight over Salukis 44-39

January 27, 2022
Saluki softball looks for even more success in 2022

Saluki softball looks for even more success in 2022

January 23, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Salukis drop fourth of their last five games; Bradley wins 70-62

January 22, 2022
SIU forward, Anthony D’Avanzo, pivots to find an open teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Banks shines off the bench as Salukis rebound against Indiana State

January 19, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, runs for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Time runs out on Salukis, drop second straight game

January 17, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Saluki comeback falls short against Northern Iowa

January 15, 2022
DeAnna Price, 2021 SIU Hall of Fame inductee and 2021 SIU Homecoming grand marshall, smiles towards the crowds of people lining Illinois street for the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. Price, an American hammer thrower that has completed in the 2016 and 2021 Olympics. She also set the American hammer throw record at 2021 Olympic trails with 80.31 meters.

Seven athletes inducted into Saluki Hall of Fame Class of 2021

October 31, 2021
Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

October 31, 2021
Southern Illinois swimming and diving hosted a tri-meet against Little Rock and Valparaiso at Shea Natatorium on March 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s swim team splits intrastate tri-meet

October 30, 2021
Graphic for Highschool Football Teams

Area High Schools discuss football season heading into final week

October 25, 2021
Alex Washington watches as the ball as she begins to bring her right arm back for the serve during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis swept at Valparaiso, extend streak to 13

October 24, 2021
Erica Kerr tees off at the Battle Between Southern and Bradley March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

October 21, 2021

Games and Ghosts: Scott Thorne turns niche interests into local attractions

October 20, 2021
Izaiah Hartrup dives towards the end zone. Hartrup would not score during the play, but the Salukis would later score during the drive during SIUs 31-28 win over North Dakota during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Salukis ground the Hawks; North Dakota misses game-tying field goal as time expires

October 16, 2021
Daily Egyptian File Photo

Senti, Smith place top-25 at Bradley Pink Classic

October 15, 2021

#EmSettStrong: The Story of Emily Settle

October 13, 2021
Southern Illinois swimming and diving hosted a tri-meet against Little Rock and Valparaiso at Shea Natatorium on March 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s swimming and diving dominates Bearcats

October 8, 2021
Alex Washington watches as the ball as she begins to bring her right arm back for the serve during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis drop straight sets to Illinois State

October 2, 2021
Junior cross country runner Megan Krolak runs Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, before practice at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Schiera, Senti lead Salukis in South Bend

October 1, 2021
Matt Kupec writes a note Sept. 27, 2021 at Colyer Hall in Carbondale, Ill. While Im here, Im going to give it everything I have. We owe it to our student athletes, and to everybody at the university. Kupec said.

Q&A with Interim AD Kupec: ‘The buck does stop here’

September 29, 2021
Alex Washington, left, and Katy Kluge, right, both go for the ball on a play vs. EIU. SIU would later on drop their early 2-0 lead and fall to EIU 3-2 on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis fall to Loyola Chicago in four sets

September 25, 2021
SIU sophomore, Amelia Lawson, drives the ball toward the green during the match against Bradley University March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Russell shines as SIU places ninth in Hoover Invitational

September 22, 2021
Tyce Daniel (3) receives the ball in the War for the Wheel game against Southeast Missouri State University Sept. 2, 2021 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Salukis thrilled to be back home before a big crowd

September 18, 2021
SIU forward, Liz Brechtel, watches as she passes the ball while being defended by a MSU player during SIUs first conference game against Missouri State. The bears would go onto to beat out the Salukis 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex at SIU.

Salukis blanked in Brittingham’s head coaching debut

September 18, 2021
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