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College Cuisine: Pairing local beer and wine with easy meals

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
May 5, 2016
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump converse with SIU freshman MiKala Barrett on Monday outside Faner Hall following the May 2 protest. One of the issues addressed in the protest was racism at SIU, much of which has concerned the controversial presidential candidate. — May 2, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.

Social media’s reaction to the May 2 protest

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
May 2, 2016

Carbondale police to accept unwanted prescription medication on Saturday

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 25, 2016
Here's how the Internet is reacting to racist YouTube video

Here’s how the Internet is reacting to racist YouTube video

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 24, 2016
SIU lecturer reflects on work with Prince

SIU lecturer reflects on work with Prince

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 21, 2016
SIU: It's too late to say 'I'm sorry'

SIU: It’s too late to say ‘I’m sorry’

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 20, 2016
SIU's Black Male Roundtable meet with curious high school students

SIU’s Black Male Roundtable meet with curious high school students

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 18, 2016
SIU student meets with Rauner to discuss legislation that would affect transgender students

SIU student meets with Rauner to discuss legislation that would affect transgender students

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 13, 2016
SIU hosts second spring scrimmage

SIU hosts second spring scrimmage

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 8, 2016
Here's how students, the community is reacting to Facebook video detailing on-campus racism

Here’s how students, the community is reacting to Facebook video detailing on-campus racism

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 8, 2016
Male hit by vehicle in front of Shell

Male hit by vehicle in front of Shell

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 5, 2016
Pimentel named MVC men's tennis Player of the Week

Pimentel named MVC men’s tennis Player of the Week

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 5, 2016
Anthony Beane named to all-district team

Anthony Beane named to all-district team

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 25, 2016
Board raises tuition at both campuses, Colwell says SIUC will open a food pantry for its students

Board raises tuition at both campuses, Colwell says SIUC will open a food pantry for its students

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 24, 2016

Board discusses MAP payback, future of towers, budget impasse ahead of Thursday meeting

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 23, 2016
Mustache March coming to an end for SIU baseball

Mustache March coming to an end for SIU baseball

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 22, 2016
SIU starting safety arrested: suspended indefinitely

SIU starting safety arrested: suspended indefinitely

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 21, 2016
SIU baseball wins in walk-off fashion against Illinois

SIU baseball wins in walk-off fashion against Illinois

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 19, 2016
Salukis gear up for battle of Illinois

Salukis gear up for battle of Illinois

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 18, 2016
Zhang ends diving career after head injury

Zhang ends diving career after head injury

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 11, 2016
Swimming coach Rick Walker keeps a watchful eye as his swimmers perform during the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships at Edward J. Shea Natatorium. SIU finished in first place on Saturday, becoming MVC Champions for the first time since 2007. 

Swim team finishes fourth in MAC

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 5, 2016

Day 3 of MAC swim and dive ends with two champs

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 4, 2016
Here's what we learned from SIU's loss to UNI

Here’s what we learned from SIU’s loss to UNI

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 4, 2016
Men's swim and dive team ends Day Two of MAC Championships

Men’s swim and dive team ends Day Two of MAC Championships

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 3, 2016
Former Saluki volleyball player signs pro contract

Former Saluki volleyball player signs pro contract

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 3, 2016
Men's swimming in diving in fourth after day one

Men’s swimming in diving in fourth after day one

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 2, 2016
Charges against Saluki athletes dropped

Charges against Saluki athletes dropped

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 2, 2016
Starting five for SIU remain unaffected by injury

Starting five for SIU remain unaffected by injury

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
March 1, 2016
SIU basketball: the tale of two halves

SIU basketball: the tale of two halves

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 29, 2016

Freshman earns MAC swimmer of the week

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 29, 2016
Junior center Bola Olaniyan attempts to grab the ball during SIU’s 78-68 victory against Missouri State on Feb. 27 at SIU Arena. Olaniyan scored 13 points and had 13 rebounds in the game.

What we learned from SIU’s win against Missouri State

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 27, 2016
What we learned from SIU's loss to Illinois State

What we learned from SIU’s loss to Illinois State

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 24, 2016
SIU Freshman swimmer Kelsie Walker high fives teammate Bryn Handley on Wednesday at the Edward J. Shea Natatorium during the first day of the MVC Swimming and Diving Championships. The Salukis finished in the 800 Yard Freestyle Relay with 40 points and a time of 7:18.77. 

Zhang and Handley receive conference honors

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 21, 2016
Sophomore Mikaela Montgomery participates in the 400-Medley relay Feb. 18 during the Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championship at Edward J. Shea Natatorium. SIU finished in fourth place in the event. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

SIU women’s swim and dive win MVC title

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 20, 2016
Swim and Dive team leads after Day Two

Swim and Dive team leads after Day Two

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 18, 2016
Records broken in first day of MVC championship

Records broken in first day of MVC championship

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 17, 2016
Well-rested Salukis set to compete in conference meet

Well-rested Salukis set to compete in conference meet

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 16, 2016
Beane earns two weekly honors

Beane earns two weekly honors

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 15, 2016
Jacob Strutner, a sophomore from Farmer City studying mechanical engineering, and the vice president of the SAE Saluki Baja club, cuts off the old suspension mounts from the front of last year's racer to make room for the new mounting points Monday in a workshop in the Engineering D building. The group is building its racer to compete in the SAE Baja, or Society of Automotive Engineers Baja, series that will be held in Cookeville, Tenn., from April 14 to 17.  During the competition last year, the team came in 53rd. "Hopefully we do better than last year," Strutner said. "It wasn't what we were hoping for in a competition." 

Dune-buggy building RSO prepares for endurance test

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 15, 2016
Saluki's road record could be tested

Saluki’s road record could be tested

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 2, 2016
Junior middle hitter Kolby Meeks, a transfer from the University of South Alabama, watches as head coach Justin Ingram demonstrates how to serve during practice Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, in Davies Gym. Meeks said she transferred to SIU because she wasn't playing as much as she wanted to at South Alabama and felt she had a better chance playing here with a great team and coach. "We're excited to have her," said Ingram. "I think she fits in great with the group of girls we have right now. Our team is very welcoming and doing a good job making sure she fits in."

Volleyball transfer offers versatility for Salukis

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
February 1, 2016
Members of the Illinois State Police and Carbondale Police Department walk toward partygoers at a Polar Bear event in response to a noise complaint Jan. 30 on South Poplar Street. Carbondale Police Sgt. Doug Wilson said the city had extra officers on duty until 3 a.m. Sunday. “We’re doing alcohol enforcement and trying to prevent people from getting alcohol poisoning,” Wilson said. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Polar bear partiers roll with the punches

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 31, 2016
Aspen Court, CPD prepare for Polar Bear

Aspen Court, CPD prepare for Polar Bear

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 27, 2016

International swimmers compete on short notice

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 26, 2016
SIU volleyball adds transfer

SIU volleyball adds transfer

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 26, 2016
Aspen Court prepares for Polar Bear

Aspen Court prepares for Polar Bear

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 25, 2016
Conference matchup features top players in country

Conference matchup features top players in country

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 24, 2016

Salukis win at Missouri State for first time in seven years

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 24, 2016
Salukis have habit of getting into foul trouble

Salukis have habit of getting into foul trouble

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 21, 2016
Salukis need bench to stay hot as MVC play heats up

Salukis need bench to stay hot as MVC play heats up

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 19, 2016
(DailyEgyptian.com file photo of Jonny Rigby)

SIU men’s tennis goes 2-1 in Tennessee

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 17, 2016
What we learned from SIU's win over Drake

What we learned from SIU’s win over Drake

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 17, 2016
Senior quarterback Mark Iannotti makes a pass during the Salukis game against the Illinois State Redbirds on Nov. 22, 2014 at Hancock Stadium in Normal. 

Iannotti recognized on academic All-Star list

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 11, 2016
Salukis humbled by Shockers

Salukis humbled by Shockers

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 9, 2016

Beane leads Salukis to win over Panthers

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
January 2, 2016
SIU men's basketball beats SLU

SIU men’s basketball beats SLU

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 21, 2015
Left to right: Junior setter/hitter Meg Viggars, senior middle hitter Taylor Pippen and junior setter Hannah Kaminsky speak at a December press conference after SIU's volleyball team had been selected to play in the NCAA Tournament. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Pippen gets national recognition

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 16, 2015
SIU loses to sister school for first time in history

SIU loses to sister school for first time in history

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 9, 2015

SIU offense runs through true point guard

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 9, 2015
SIU volleyball: season review

SIU volleyball: season review

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 6, 2015
SIU thrower adapting to new event

SIU thrower adapting to new event

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 6, 2015
SIU volleyball's historic season ends with first round loss

SIU volleyball’s historic season ends with first round loss

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 4, 2015
Junior forward Sean O'Brien passes a rebounded ball during the 74-50 victory against Southeast Missouri State at SIU Arena on Dec. 2, 2015. O'Brien led all scorers with 22 points in the win. (Morgan Timms | @morgan_timms)

SIU bests SEMO for 16th time in 18 games

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 2, 2015
Stradnieks adjusts to American style

Stradnieks adjusts to American style

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
December 1, 2015
Salukis to make first NCAA Tournament appearance

Salukis to make first NCAA Tournament appearance

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 29, 2015
Pippen named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

Pippen named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 23, 2015
Volleyball finishes regular season with No. 2 MVC seed

Volleyball finishes regular season with No. 2 MVC seed

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 22, 2015
SIU men's basketball prepares for challenge

SIU men’s basketball prepares for challenge

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 22, 2015

Saukis swept but retain No. 2 MVC ranking

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 21, 2015

Overtime win continues Salukis’ perfect start

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 21, 2015

Salukis become conference leaders with win

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 20, 2015

Siler leaves basketball team to focus on academics

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 19, 2015
SIU basketball begins season 3-0

SIU basketball begins season 3-0

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 18, 2015

NFL: America’s worst monopoly

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 17, 2015

Dome not so sweet dome

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 17, 2015
Final weekend for MVC volleyball could be historic for SIU

Final weekend for MVC volleyball could be historic for SIU

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 16, 2015
Senior forward Sean O’Brien attempts a layup during SIU's 77-75 win against Air Force on Nov. 13 at SIU Arena. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

6 takeaways from the SIU men’s basketball weekend

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 15, 2015

SIU men’s basketball wins Sunday afternoon

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 15, 2015
Pippen says goodbye to Davies Gym

Pippen says goodbye to Davies Gym

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 15, 2015
SIU volleyball ends home season with victory

SIU volleyball ends home season with victory

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 14, 2015
SIU men's basketball coach Barry Hinson calls out plays March 6 at Arch Madness in St. Louis during the Salukis' 56-45 loss to Wichita State. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Hinson chooses not to redshirt any player

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 11, 2015
Leek adds another hand to arsenal

Leek adds another hand to arsenal

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 11, 2015
SIU men's basketball starts season with exhibition win

SIU men’s basketball starts season with exhibition win

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 9, 2015

SIU volleyball wins six straight after a sweep of Evansville

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 7, 2015

SIU men’s tennis wraps up fall season

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 3, 2015
An unusual friendship keeps volleyball players busy

An unusual friendship keeps volleyball players busy

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 3, 2015
The SIU volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point during a match against Wichita State on Nov. 2 in Davies Gymnasium. The Salukis defeated the Shockers in five sets. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

SIU volleyball beats conference leader

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 2, 2015

Former SIU diver tries out the coaches chair

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
November 1, 2015

Saluki volleyball wins fourth straight match

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 31, 2015

SIU women’s swim and dive exceed expectations in first home meet

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 31, 2015

SIU volleyball comes from behind for win in Chicago

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 30, 2015
Then junior middle hitter McKenzie Dorris celebrates after a scored point during a match against Missouri State on Oct. 5, 2015, at Davies Gym. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Middle hitter’s roots do not extend far

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 27, 2015

Pippen breaks SIU’s blocking record

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 26, 2015
Glass blowing hitter showcases artistic talents

Glass blowing hitter showcases artistic talents

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 20, 2015

Salukis fall short after late push

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 17, 2015

Saluki volleyball stomp Sycamores

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 16, 2015
SIU Director of Athletics Tommy Bell poses for a portrait in his office on Oct. 6, 2015. 

Budget cuts are no problem for Bell’s 10-point plan

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 14, 2015

SIU volleyball survives fourth set to top Evansville

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 10, 2015
Saluki legend dies at 88

Saluki legend dies at 88

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 7, 2015
SIU volleyball knocks off No. 22 Missouri State

SIU volleyball knocks off No. 22 Missouri State

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
October 5, 2015
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