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Edie Balester, who plays Annabeth Chase, snatches a backpack from Sydney Ryan and Ameriah Lockett, playing Percy and Grover respectively, while running through a full dress rehearsal before opening night Oct. 8, 2024 at the McLeod Theater in Carbondale, Illinois. “I think all of us have seen our chemistry build over this entire process and even as we near the end I think we still find moments on stage to create more of a connection with each other, and I think our relationships off stage have helped build the connections between characters so much more. I think it’s very apparent when you watch it,” Balester said.

REVIEW: School of Theatre & Dance defies odds in an electrifying performance of ‘The Lightning Thief’

By Carly Gist, News Editor
October 10, 2024
States attorney candidate Marsha Cascio-Hale sits at her desk Oct. 4, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Emily Brinkman | @erb_photo_

Cascio-Hale challenges Cervantez in state’s attorney race  

By Carly Gist, News Reporter
October 9, 2024
Linda Flowers poses for a portrait while at a voting registration booth in the Morris Library Sept. 26, 2024 at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. Linda Flowers is president of the Carbondale branch of NAACP which organized the voting registration booth.

Swayed by fame? How celebs influence elections

By Carly Gist, News Editor 
October 2, 2024
Dan Povenmire takes a video for a fan's family member as she watches on with a smile Sept. 19, 2024 at the Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

‘Phineas and Ferb’ creator Dan Povenmire kicks off SIU Family Weekend

By Carly Gist, Jamilah Lewis, and Will Elliott
September 23, 2024
Homecoming concert poster courtesy of SIU Student Programming Council (SPC)

Hunter Hayes to perform at SIU

By Carly Gist, News Editor
September 17, 2024
Ellie Kuhn, a member of the Carbondale Township Fire Dept. climbs stairs with Duty Officer John Needham for the 9-11 Saluki Stair Climb Tribute Sept. 11, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU commemorates 9/11 with annual Saluki Stair Climb

By Carly Gist, News Editor
September 11, 2024
Participants Sarah Heer, Helen Blackburn, and Martha Martinko run the Centerstone 5K Sept. 7, 2024 at Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex in Marion, Illinois.@iselephotography

“This is your life, and this is your story”: Centerstone hosts 5K for suicide prevention

By Carly Gist, News Editor
September 11, 2024
Jason Nugent sits with some of the books he's published.

From sci-fi to horror, SIU staff member makes his mark on the literary world

By Carly Gist, News Editor
September 4, 2024
Lt. Col. Chay M. Derbigny will become commander and a professor of aerospace studies for Air Force ROTC Detachment 205 at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Saluki Alumni Plaza, located between Woody and Pulliam halls on the SIU campus.

Murphysboro native named commander of SIU Air Force ROTC 

By Carly Gist, News Editor
August 28, 2024
Centerstone to host second annual Life

Centerstone to host second annual Life

By Carly Gist, News Editor
August 28, 2024
Photo provided by University Communications and marketing

SIU leadership receive bonuses, salary increase from Board of Trustees 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
Lt. Col. Chay M. Derbigny will become commander and a professor of aerospace studies for Air Force ROTC Detachment 205 at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Saluki Alumni Plaza, located between Woody and Pulliam halls on the SIU campus.

Murphysboro native named commander of SIU Air Force ROTC 

By Carly Gist, News Editor
July 15, 2024
SIU chancellor, Austin Lane.

SIU leadership gets bonuses, salary increases from Board of Trustees

By Carly Gist, News Editor
July 11, 2024
Jason Nugent sits with some of the books he's published.

From sci-fi to horror, SIU staff member makes his mark on the literary world

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
July 3, 2024
Big Ben in London is just one of the many sites on the study abroad trip Empireland.

Column: Empireland and the joys of studying abroad

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
June 17, 2024
Fuel your ambition: Stryke connects students and professionals in a new way to network

Fuel your ambition: Stryke connects students and professionals in a new way to network

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
June 9, 2024
Undergraduate Program Director Sarah Basler and Graduate Program Director Sarah Dobie are both lecturers and professors for social work at SIU April 24, 2024 at Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Several majors offer pathways to careers in mental health

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2024
SIU freshman Carly Gist sits on her bed with her laptop next to her trust the process sign on April 21, 2024 in Smith Hall located in Thompson Point in Carbondale, Ill. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

Column: Here’s what to expect as a first-year student living on campus

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2024
New Dawg Pound President, Corey Crombar, stands next to former Dawg Pound President, Dylan Chambers April 13, 2024 at Saluki Stadium Suite in Carbondale, Illinois.

Corey Crombar named Dawg Pound president 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2024
The band Lone Howl plays on stage together during the Total Solar Eclipse Festival.

Shawnee Cave hosts music festival in celebration of total solar eclipse

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024
Western Kentucky University Alumni, Kasey York and Scottie Sheriff look at a picture of the sun they had taken April 8, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

Eclipse brings alumni, family and friends together 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2024
Corinne Brevik, co-chair of the SIU Eclipse Steering Committee’s subcommittee and participates in the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) research project, stands on Neckers Lawn at SIU March 27, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

Eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the event that will gain Carbondale worldwide recognition

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
SIU Football freshman Kayleb Wagner (25) raises his fist with his bracelets to show support for the Dylan Buckner Foundation and all who struggle mentally at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, IL Friday, Mar. 22, 2024. |

DE Photographer honors friend through mental health campaign 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024
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
Danese Kenon, managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, tells the story of her first camera during the NABJ Media Day Feb. 24, 2024 at WSIU studio

National Association of Black Journalists promotes diverse voices in media 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
Carmen Wilder posing for a portrait, Feb. 14 2024 at Smith Hall, Thompson Point, Carbondale, Illinois

University Honors Program will host annual state conference for the first time

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024
Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2024
Joseph Behan holds up a sign reading “Free The People, Free The Land” in support of a ceasefire in Gaza during the protest Feb. 13, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern Illinois community urges city council members to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024
Students feel “abandoned” by chancellor amid potential departure

Students feel “abandoned” by chancellor amid potential departure

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2024
Rylie Hamilton (1) and Jackie Lis (00) share a handshake after they score the first two outs of the inning back to back against the Beacons of Valparaiso Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki softball ready to prove itself “one game at a time”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2024
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 there's roaches in my room?’ So I slept in other people's 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
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
Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Actors Kaitlyn Rose and Seth Worthington perform during a dress rehearsal of "Wedding Band" on Nov. 28 in Carbondale, Illinois

Review: SIU delivers unforgettable performance of rediscovered playwright’s “Wedding Band” 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2023
The Winfred Hans Dancers prepare to bow after a performance during practice at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, IL. Nov.17th, 2023

Alum Winifred Haun returns to SIU with esteemed dance company

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2023
Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
Brenda Sanders (middle) talks to freshman Iga Antoniak (right) and junior Katrina Stanley (left) as they paint pumpkins at Moonlight on the Lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Honors Assembly hosts annual Moonlight on the Lake

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
SIU student’s campaign illuminates light pollution and its impact on wildlife

SIU student’s campaign illuminates light pollution and its impact on wildlife

By Carly Gist, Staff Writer
October 26, 2023
Homecoming Court 2023 poses for a group photo at Student Center Oct 15, 2023 in Carbondale, Ill.

Ten finalists contend for Saluki royalty

By Carly Gist, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Review: Theatre program delivers eerie, hilarious take on viral hit "Ride the Cyclone"

Review: Theatre program delivers eerie, hilarious take on viral hit “Ride the Cyclone”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023
Grassroots Magazine highlights Carbondale’s creative minds

Grassroots Magazine highlights Carbondale’s creative minds

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2023
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