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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes questions from the media on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at the School of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU.

May 5 COVID-19 Update: Pritzker talks Restore Illinois, getting the state back on its feet

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
May 5, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

May 4 COVID-19 Update: 41 ICU beds in use in Marion region

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

April 29 COVID-19 Update: Teams of nurses to help nursing homes across the state

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2020
Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

April 28 COVID-19 Update: Highest 24 hour death count in Illinois, Polish medical delegation to assist state with COVID response

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 27 COVID-19 Update: CDC adds six new symptoms for coronavirus

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

April 21 COVID-19 Update: New SNAP benefit extension and student loan relief

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
A shopper visits Kroger supermarket wearing a bandana on his face and rubber gloves, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

April 20 COVID-19 Update: Illinois cases over 30,000, Pritzker says social distancing is helping slow the rise

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

COVID-19 Update: 1,222 new Illinois cases; Pritzker says curve is flattening

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Illinois reports the largest number of deaths in one day

COVID-19 Update: Illinois reports the largest number of deaths in one day

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes questions from the media on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at the School of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU.

COVID-19 Update: 4/1- Pritzker announces Arts for Illinois Relief Fund to help artists and creatives during COVID-19

By Jacob Lorenz and Bethany Rentfro
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 update: Total Number of cases increased to 5,057 and 73 deaths

COVID-19 update: Total Number of cases increased to 5,057 and 73 deaths

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
Graduated students react as confetti falls down on them on Saturday, May 11, 2019 during the 2019 commencement inside the SIU Arena.

Opinion: ‘I don’t care if I have to get my diploma at 30:’ A senior’s thoughts on commencement cancellation

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
3/20 COVID-19 Update: Gov. Pritzker announces a statewide shelter in place order

3/20 COVID-19 Update: Gov. Pritzker announces a statewide shelter in place order

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2020
List: Local restaurants open for curbside, carry out, delivery and drive thru

List: Local restaurants open for curbside, carry out, delivery and drive thru

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020
Confirmed COVID-19 case in Mattoon

Confirmed COVID-19 case in Mattoon

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announces of the launch of a new Department of Children and Family Services training center at SIU on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Student Services building at SIU.

Southern Illinois to get lab to test for coronavirus

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

“Evil wins when good remains silent:” Residents plead with city to respond to gun violence

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Video game review: Riot Games’ “Legends of Runeterra”

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Tyler Knupp, Junior, is part of the SIU Esports Rhythm Club practicing using both sides at once at the Student Center Esports Arena on Monday, February 10, 2020.

SIU Esports Arena 2: The Second Semester

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2020
A tale of two couples: Southern Illinois sweethearts share their love stories

A tale of two couples: Southern Illinois sweethearts share their love stories

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

“Enough is enough” concerned residents speak out about gun violence at city council meeting

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Despite backlash, Carbondale says pay up: Paid parking is here to stay

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
Mugs rest on the bar on April 15, 2018 inside PK's.

Carbondale nightlife: Where to go for Polar Bear 2020

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
Members of the Illinois National Guard 2nd Battalion 130th Infantry Regiment sound off during the mobilization ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 in the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL.

Southern Illinois sends off its soldiers

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Carbondale resident Nick Smaligo proposes the city could be "friendlier" and make parking free on Main St. at Tuesday's city council meeting.

Free of fee? Carbondale city council discusses parking

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

2020 vision: SIU looks ahead to next decade

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 15, 2020
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Carbondale Warming Center finds permanent location

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2020
Attendees walk through the rows of booths on Saturday, Sept 28, 2019 during SalukiCon.

An unconventional event: Saluki Con brings campus and community together

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
Raymond Lenzi to run against Mike Bost for 12th district congressman

Raymond Lenzi to run against Mike Bost for 12th district congressman

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Makanda shop owners and residents meet together to discuss the tower scheduled to build in the town on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 inside the Rainmaker Studio in Makanda.

Threat of 185-foot communications tower looms over historic village of Makanda

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Is impeachment of Trump constitutional? Murphysboro mayor and SIU professor to debate

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2019
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Carbondale community trains ICE rapid response team

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Yingxue Zuo standing next to one of his paintings during his exhibit at the SIU University Museum on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019

SIU graduate displays recent political work ‘The Voice’ at University Museum

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2019
Ray Liss, of Marion, is pushed onto the water on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, on Little Grassy Lake at SIU’s Touch of Nature for the Team River Runner Southern Illinois Kickoff. Greg Nejmanowski, with SIU Veteran Adventures, says, “Research has shown, and I’ve seen it with my own eyes, that [these events] help veterans with their life at home.”

Southern Illinois chapter of Team River Runner starts with a big splash

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2019
Grey Dawg and Brown Dawg unveil SIU Athletics' new logo on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, during the logo-reveal ceremony at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Newfangled or old fashioned? What students think of the new logo

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2019
Former Fire Department Chief, Carl Sisk, has his retirement recognized by Carbondale City Council members Jeff Doherty, Jessica Bradshaw, Carolin Harvey, along with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019.

City Council Meeting recognizes firefighters, strikes down panhandling ordinance

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2019
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

You need a yes before you undress- Omega Delta Phi hosts ‘Consent is Sexy’ workshop

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
A Saluki dog looks towards the crowd on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, during the Southern Illinois Salukis' matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces at SIU Arena.

From King Tut to the Blair family: The history behind the Saluki mascots

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Esports Arena will open for Dawg’s Night Out

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2019
Sam Craft sings and plays the violin on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the corner of Washington St. & RT. 13. Sweet Crude is a Louisiana drum pop band that performs indie rock music.

Gallery: Carbondale welcomes Indie rock Louisianais

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
June 27, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

New capital bill to provide upgrades to SIU

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
June 20, 2019
Jacob Lorenz holds up a grilled cheese sandwich and a jar of Hellman’s Mayonnaise on April 4, 2019, in his apartment at the Saluki Pointe.

Opinion: Better than butter, Mayo belongs on grilled cheese

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019
Gaming tournament to include Smash Ultimate, Melee, prize pool

Gaming tournament to include Smash Ultimate, Melee, prize pool

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019
Sidewalks and snow — transportation barriers wheelchairs users deal with in the winter — don't mix. Carrie Mulderink, a graduate student in communication studies from Chicago, crosses the West Grand Avenue railroad tracks in a motorized wheelchair on her way to class Monday morning. It takes her about 30 minutes to get from her apartment on West Grand Avenue to Morris Library. “I feel that it’s largely unsafe for people with disabilities to cross a railroad that is often uncleared of snow and ice,” Mulderink said. She said she often gets stuck on the tracks, even if there is no snow. When this happens, Mulderink said she usually has to wait for someone to come find and help her. In the past, she said people have approached her thinking her wheelchair on the tracks was a suicide attempt, so now when she can’t get her chair over the tracks, she has to yell for help. Each time she leaves her apartment, Mulderink said she has to consider the safety and potential consequences of traveling to and on campus. Last year, she said she missed about a week of classes because of winter weather conditions. However, she said her teachers are typically accommodating of her situation. “I’m always trying to give more attention to accessibility issues,” Mulderink said. “It’s something that should be talked about more. But it isn’t.” - Feb. 15, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.

Traffic and Parking Committee raises ticket prices, proposes lot changes

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

USG, Student Trustee meet and greets to be held for upcoming elections

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2019
Former SIU President, Glenn Poshard, addresses issues concerning higher education on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the Summit to Rebuild and Revive Illinois.

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute hosts summit to revitalize Illinois

By Emily Cooper and Jacob Lorenz
April 4, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Mayoral candidates on diversity and racism in Carbondale

By Kallie Cox and Jacob Lorenz
March 30, 2019
Mayor Mike Henry addresses a question alongside mayoral candidate Nathan Colombo on March 28, 2019, at the Mayoral LGBTQ Open Forum in the Center of Empowerment and Justice.

Mayoral candidates discuss issues facing Carbondale LGBTQ community

By Rana Schenke and Jacob Lorenz
March 30, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Rainbow Cafe to host forum on LGBTQ+ issues with Carbondale mayoral candidates

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2019
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU to host Math Field Day for high school students

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2019
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