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Cub scout Maxwell DeNeal, 9, of Cambria, laughs during a demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at the SIU STEM University event in the Neckers science building.

Gallery: STEM Scouts

By Corrin Hunt, Staff Photographer
February 16, 2019
The rifle team lead by Cadet Logan Davis, stand waiting for the three-volley salute, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2018, during the Carbondale Veterans Day Ceremony, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, in Carbondale. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Gallery: Veterans Day memorial service

By Corrin Hunt, Staff Photographer
November 11, 2018
Southern Illinois infielder Connor Kopach (7) bunts the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Gallery: Spring 2018 Semester in Photographs

By Photography Staff
May 11, 2018
Freddy, a two-year old yellow lab, looks onward to her trainer Wednesday, April 25, 2018, outside of the Agriculture building. "My favorite part of working with these dogs is that I get a chance to change someones life for the better," said Casey Buchanan, Freddy's hander from S.I.T. Service Dogs. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Service dogs to help students de-stress during 'Dawgs and Dogs'

May 3, 2018
Seth Morrison, a lead guitarist for the band Skillet, plays the guitar in front of the crowd, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Gallery: For King & Country and Skillet

By Corrin Hunt and Brian Munoz
April 28, 2018
Joel Smallbone, a lead singer for the band King and Country, smiles at the crowd, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Joel Smallbone, a lead singer for the band King and Country, sings behind the crowd, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Luke Smallbone, a lead singer for the band King and Country, interacts with the crowd, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Luke Smallbone, a lead singer for the band King and Country, sings in front of a crowd, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

The band King and Country sing on stage, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Joel Smallbone, left, and Luke Smallbone both lead singers for the band King and Country, sing together, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jen Ledger sings with her band Ledger, Thursday, April 26, 2018, during the Skillet and King and Country concert at the Southern Illinois University Arena. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Samantha Quinn, a junior studying zoology, left, and Alexis McIntrye, a freshman studying biological sciences, perform the dance Overwrite, Friday, April 20, 2018, during the Southern Illinois Dance Company Spring Concert in Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Gallery: Southern Illinois Dance Company 2018 Spring Concert

By Corrin Hunt, Staff Photographer
April 22, 2018
A chair made with nails by Daniel Rohr, a third-year MFA candidate in sculpture from Mascoutah, pictured Friday, April 20, 2018, in his studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Part of a piece by Jam Lovell, a MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, using pumpkins casted in iron and wrapped in scarves, pictured Friday April 20, 2018, in her studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

A piece by Jam Lovell, a MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, made using real human hair and yarn, pictured Friday April 20, 2018, in her studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jam Lovell, a third-year MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, poses for a portrait among her sculptures, Friday, April 20, 2018, at her studio in the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Master's students art work showcased at the Surplus Gallery

April 26, 2018
Part of a piece by Jam Lovell, a MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, using roses cast in lead, pictured Friday, April 20, 2018, in her studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

A piece by Jam Lovell, a MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, of pumpkins casted in iron and wrapped in scarves, pictured Friday April 20, 2018, in her studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

An artwork Jam Lovell, a MFA candidate in sculpture from East Peoria, sculpted for her mother, pictured Friday April 20, 2018, in her studio at the SIU Glove Factory. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Runners throw colored paint, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Gallery: Color Fun Run for Southern Illinois Autism Society

By Corrin Hunt and Mary Nemwan
April 21, 2018
Kennedy Tilley, 3, of DuQuion, sleeps in her stroller Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Carrie Allen, a volunteer for the color run, dances while throwing color, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Kennedy Tilley, 3, of DuQuion, sits in her color covered stroller, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Olivia Lou Leber, 3, of Sesser, dances on stage, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Olivia Lou Leber, 3, of Sesser, dances while throwing colored paint, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Spenser Calvins, 2, of Marion, covers his eyes, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Runners go through a color station, Saturday, April 21, 2018, during the Color Fun Run for the Autism Society of Southern Illinois at Southern Illinois University. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Emily Perez, a freshman studying radiology sciences, jumps while practicing dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Marissa Benecke, a junior studying social work, left, and Emily Perez, freshman studying radiology sciences, right, practice a dance together Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Emily Perez, a freshman studying radiology sciences, practices a dance with other members of the Southern Illinois Dance Company Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Clair Bammann, a junior studying civil engineering, practices a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Kari Johnston, a junior studying public relations, practices a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Clair Bammann, a junior studying civil engineering, jumps while practicing a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Siubhan Stormont, a freshman studying theatre, practices a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Members from the Southern Illinois Dance Company practice the start of a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Regional dance company to host its annual spring concert

April 19, 2018
Store closing signs cover the storefront Friday, April 13, 2018, during a closing sale at Bookworm in Carbondale. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Carbondale's family owned bookstore Bookworm expected to close after 17 years

April 21, 2018
Victoria Evans, a senior studying nursing from Golconda, and Hannah Wales, a junior studying nursing from Carbondale, right, look at books Friday, April 13, 2018, during the store closing sale at Bookworm in Carbondale. Wales first started shopping at the Bookworm when she was a child with her grandmother. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Hannah Wales, a junior studying nursing from Carbondale, looks at books Friday, April 13, 2018, Friday, April 13, 2018, at the Bookworm book store in Carbondale. Wales first started shopping at the Bookworm when she was a kid with her grandmother. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Lauren Crawford, of Benton, sits and looks at books for sale Friday, April 13, 2018, at the Bookworm book store in Carbondale. The store is set to close after more than 16 years in the Eastgate Shopping Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

"Store Closing" signs are scattered across bookshelves Friday, April 13, 2018, at the Bookworm book store in Carbondale. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jacob Hayes begins to apply makeup to become Veronica, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart drag show in the Student Center at SIU. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Gallery: Total Eclipse of the Heart drag show

By Corrin Hunt, Mary Newman, and
April 9, 2018
Southern Illinois sophmore catcher Austin Ulick (17) looks back at the dugout, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps (5) raises his glove after a play at third base, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Salukis win sixth in a row, defeat SEMO

April 12, 2023
Southern Illinois sophmore catcher Austin Ulick reacts after a player for the Crusaders hit a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Billikens win big and spoil Salukis’ home opener

February 28, 2023
Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege (32) gets ready to pitch the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege (32) jumps to catch the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois infielder Connor Kopach (7) bunts the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois junior Nikola Vasic sprints to first base after hitting the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege pitches the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps makes contact with the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois senior infielder Drew Curtis (19) gets congratulated by his teamates after hitting a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Salukis stay hot, sweep Belmont at home

April 9, 2023
Seto Herrea performs as KC Sunshine, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Seduxion Carrington dances in front of a crowd, Saturday, April 7, 2018, while performing at the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jacob Hays flips her hair while performing as Veronica, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jacob Hays, performs as Veronica, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Faim Lee Jewels strips a jacket, Saturday, April 7, 2018, while performing the opening act at the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

A craftsman toolbox is used as a makeup container, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Jacob Hays, who performs as Veronica, applies eyeliner in front of a mirror, Saturday, April 7, 2018, before the Total Eclipse of the Heart Drag Show in the Student Center. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege (32) gets ready to pitch the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois senior infielder Drew Curtis (19) gets congratulated by his teamates after hitting a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Saluki baseball wins series against Valparaiso

April 8, 2018
Southern Illinois sophmore catcher Austin Ulick reacts after a player for the Crusaders hit a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps (5) raises his glove after a play at third base, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois sophmore catcher Austin Ulick (17) looks back at the dogout, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois junior Nikola Vasic sprints to first base after hitting the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps makes contact with the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Saluki Baseball changes Home Opener to Tomorrow against Austin Peay, game will be free to attend

February 21, 2022
Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege pitches the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Salukis rally in ninth for second win in Evansville

April 28, 2018
Southern Illinois infielder Connor Kopach (7) bunts the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Valparaiso evens series with Salukis

April 7, 2018
Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege (32) jumps to catch the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki sophmore Susie Baranski gets congratulated by her teammates on her way into the dugout Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki senior Sydney Jones hits a foul ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki sophmore Kyleigh Decker reaches for a foul ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Saluki softball swept by Drake

April 8, 2018
Saluki sophmore Maddy Vermejan takes a lead off of second base Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Southern takes season series against Murray State

April 11, 2018
Saluki junior Jordan Spicer pitches the ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki freshman Meredith Wernig reaches for home base Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki softball Pitcher Megan Brown, left, congratulates Outfielder Susie Baranski after a play Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki senior Savannah Fisher slides into second base during a play Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Saluki softball splits Valpo doubleheader

March 31, 2018
Saluki Outfielders Maris Boelens, left, and Savannah Fisher go for a catch Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki Softball members celebrate after an inning Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

[Photo] Saluki softball sweeps Bradley Braves in doubleheader

April 21, 2018
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