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Smoke rises from a bundle of rosemary during a ritual smudging performed by the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance (SIPA) Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance member, Brandon Hale, lights candles on an altar just before the start of a ritual smudging Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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Tara Nelsen, leader of the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance (SIPA), performs a smudging of rosemary ritual over SIPA member, Andy Darnelle, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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The Illinois Centre Mall sits empty Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Marion, Ill. Now the Oasis Event Center, the mall will be hosting JUNKFest, an artisan market that hosts vendors that sell their homemade wares.

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Justin Schneider of Carbondale, Ill, poses for his portrait Friday, February 5, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

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(From left to right) Students Mari D’Alessandro, Paige Fanning, Joe LaPointe, Aubree Jean, Uriel Achilleus, JT Atwood, and James Medwedeff stand at the ready to perform lines from William Shakespeare with professor Susan Patrick Benson Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Theater department has had to make great concessions to accommodate its students safely. “We’re excited that we’re all getting our vaccines and we’ll be able to take these masks off soon,” Benson said.

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Recipient of PPP grant Hangar 9 sits closed due to adjusted hours Monday, March 23, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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Recipient of PPP grant Hangar 9 sits closed due to adjusted hours Monday, March 23, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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Pharmacist Pamela Hughes prepares syringes with dosages of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for distribution Wednesday, March 18, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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Pharmacist, Pamela Hughes, begins to prepare syringes with dosages of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, March 18, 2021.

[Photo] Jackson County vaccination numbers continue to climb

April 14, 2021
Andrew Robinson, 24, receives his COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday, March 18, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “It didn’t even feel like I got stuck,” Robinson said.

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April 14, 2021
Bill and Verna Caplinger of Murphysboro show photos from their youth while waiting for their vaccination Wednesday, March 18, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “We’ve been married since 1948. He was engaged to my little girlfriend that lived across the field. She split up with him, he came to see me and I kept him,” Verna said.

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April 14, 2021
Noah Farmer (27) of Metropolis completes his pitch to catcher Austin Ulick (7) Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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April 14, 2021
Members of the SIU Men’s Baseball team cheer on their teammates from the dugout Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis open MVC play with three wins over Evansville

March 14, 2021
Joshua Buss demonstrates his finger picking style of guitar playing, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “If you learn how to play on Youtube or something like that, they’ll be like ‘Oh you have to play this with a pick!’ but you don’t. You can make it work, it just depends on the sound you want,” Buss said.

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March 14, 2021
Student musician, Joshua Buss of Carbondale shows the intricacies of the tuning system on his Spanish guitar, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “Most classical guitars pop off of the back like this. If you look right here, rather than going into a peg-hole and stringing around, you go in and tie a knot and when you turn the gears it tightens,” Buss said.

[Photo] In a time of isolation, student musicians spread hope and human connection 

March 19, 2021
Two Funko POP figures sit together awaiting to be stocked on the shelves at RND Collectibles Thursday, Mach 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “It’s pop culture man, I think that’s why people love it. You know, anything you can think of there’s probably a POP figure of it. It’s just an easy way to enjoy your fandom,” Randy Arena, owner of RND Collectibles said.

[Photo] From SIU to Pop! President of Funko shares his journey

April 10, 2021
A wall of Funko POP figures sit at RND Collectibles Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. Owner of RND Collectibles Randy Arena has amassed his collection, with most of the overflow finding its way into the store. “I really started collecting them back when the first Rick Grimes POP came out, ever since then it’s been an obsession of mine that I’ve brought into the store,” Arena said.

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April 10, 2021
Opposite hitter, Emma Baalman (6), completes a spike just as teammates Imani Hartfield (3), Ryan Rednour (15), and Rachel Maguire (13) rush to support her Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Davies Gym, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Southern Illinois volleyball takes one set, drops match in four sets to Indiana State

March 8, 2021
SIU middle Blocker, Imani Hartfield (16), leaps to meet the ball as it falls mid-air Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Davies Gym in Carbondale, Ill. Hartfield is a freshman studying biology in the pre-med track with a season high of 14 kills in a game. “A kill is when you hit the ball and the other team isn’t able to pick it up and bring it back over,

[Photo] Freshman Imani Hartfield stands out for Saluki volleyball team

March 7, 2021
Marty Mansker of Marty’s Munchies organizes her money drawer Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “I guess you could say I try to make things you can’t buy at the store,” Mansker said.

[Photo] Annual Carbondale community winter market continues despite COVID-19 restrictions

March 16, 2021
Derek Ervin of Glacier’s End discusses the differences between each flavor of his unique vinegar syrup Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “The berry ones go great with vodka. They all go good with rum … I guarantee ya, you try one you’re gonna be hooked,” Ervin said.

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March 16, 2021
The Community Farmers market invites patrons to come to shop the wares of a coalition of local farmers and community members Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

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March 16, 2021
SIU guard, Caitlin Link (5), shoots the ball from a distance attempting to catch the team’s score back up to the Valparaiso Crusaders Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki women’s basketball drops 11-point game to Valparaiso

February 27, 2021
Valparaiso guard, Shay Frederick (5 left) squares off with SIU guard, Caitlin Link (5 right) Saturday, February 27, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki women’s basketball drops 11-point game to Valparaiso

February 27, 2021
Middle Hitter Imani Hartfield takes a huge leap to spike the ball Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at Davies Gym in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis lose in three sets against Northern Iowa

February 21, 2021
The SIU Women’s Volleyball team celebrates after a heated play Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Davies Gym, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis miss last-second shot, lose by one point to Valparaiso

February 21, 2021
Abigail Moberly takes a mandatory rest after receiving the Pfizer-Moderna COVID-19 vaccination Thursday, February 11, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. After vaccination, patients must sit and wait to ensure that there are no side-effects or poor reactions. “It was just like a shot, just a flu shot. Nothin’ bad. I’ve gotta talk with someone about my next shot which I come back for in four weeks, at least I think that’s what happens,” Moberly said.

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February 21, 2021
Jackson County Health Department worker, Frank Saunders, administers the Pfizer-Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to Abigail Moberly, a Carbondale local, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “They said it’s not bad. They said it doesn’t even feel like you get a shot, ya know? That your arm is sore and that’s about it,” Moberly said.

[Photo] University students discuss their experience in the Moderna vaccine trial

February 19, 2021
Abigail Moberly, a Carbondale local, puts the last touches on paperwork for her COVID-19 vaccination Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill. “I work in education so I’m a part of that group. So ya know, I’ve been waiting and I said, ‘As soon as it’s ready, I’m ready,’” Moberly said. In partnership with the Jackson County Health Department, SIU offered a vaccination clinic for all qualified citizens.

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February 19, 2021
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February 9, 2021
SIU Football kicker, Nico Gualdoni, poses in front of the Banterra Center Saturday, November 7, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Behind the game winning field goal: Meet SIU kicker Nico Gualdoni

November 16, 2020
Jacob Bucknam, the owner of Soil Grown, tends to CBD plants inside a tented greenhouse Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. “We grow and harvest and sell our own CBD flowers. This is just one of the beginning phases of it. We’ve had the place since February but COVID affected us pretty hard as far as getting the doors open. We didn’t really open the doors until July and ya know we’re just now starting to see an uptick in sales as people are finding out we’re here,” Bucknam said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Local CBD

November 15, 2020
Georgeann Herzog of the Peace Coalition speaks to a crowd of Carbondale citizens attending a small rally held to promote social activism and awareness Wednesday, November, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. “We’re here today to talk about a real and unjust democracy which is looking iffier and iffier. However, we’ll buck up our spirits sometime,” Herzog said.

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November 15, 2020
Citizens of Carbondale march in support of social activism a day after the election Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Several local activist groups attended, including For the People, a communist organization dedicated to helping those in need within local communities through various food and clothing drives.

[Photo] Southern Illinois activist groups hold post-election protest

November 4, 2020
Citizens of Carbondale march in support of social justice the day after the general election Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Several local activist groups attended, including For the People, a communist organization dedicated to helping those in need within local communities through various food and clothing drives.

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November 4, 2020
SIU student, Tomas Cortez, speaks in front of a crowd of Carbondale citizens attending a small rally held by various activist groups within the local community Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. “I’m here to help along with this pro-democracy protest. I believe that one election isn’t going to fix all of our problems, it takes a lot more than just winning democratic states,” Cortez said.

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November 4, 2020
Various local activist groups gather to promote social justice at the town square pavilion Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Various speakers orated at the event before a short march was held, starting at the pavilion and ending at the U.S. General Services Administration building.

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November 4, 2020
Carbondale citizen, Dennis Connally, sits while waiting for speakers to begin at a rally to promote social activism at the town square pavilion Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Carbondale, Ill. Various speakers spoke at the event before a short march was held, starting at the pavilion and ending at the US General Services Administration building.

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November 4, 2020
Voters fill their ballots at the SIU Transportation Education Center Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Murdale, Illinois.

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November 4, 2020
Voter Percy Wallace poses for his headshot Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Wallace waited for over an hour to place his vote, as the non-registered applicant voting machines were in disrepair when the polling location opened.

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November 4, 2020
Voter Percy Wallace patiently waits for voting machines to come online Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. At 70 years old, Wallace is an experienced voter and eagerly accepted the offer from poll workers to wait in line for the polling machines to become operational.

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November 4, 2020
Voter Leigh-Anne Haynes poses for a headshot at the Carbondale Civic Center, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

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November 4, 2020
Poll workers Phyllis Wallace (left) and Nancy Faeger (right) work diligently to remedy issues pertaining to voting machines for non-registered voters Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. As the polls opened at the Carbondale Civic Center, poll workers were alarmed when the machines displayed election material and code from the last presidential election. Having originally been held at SIU the machines had to be reset in order to be properly used for voters, causing a delay of over an hour. Voters were urged to come back at a later time or to stand and wait, resulting in several voters leaving in frustration.

[Photo] Beyond the ballot: Carbondale poll workers discuss their role on Election Day

November 4, 2020
Brandon Hale sits at the ready-to-read tarot cards for customers at Castle Perilous Games and Books Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. Castle Perilous celebrates Halloween with their Halloween Comicfest, a day of free comics and candy.

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November 4, 2020
Author, Brian K. Morris (right) and wife, Cookie Morris (left) discuss their time in the publishing industry at Castle Perilous Games and Books' Halloween Comicfest Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill. “I used to make up my own stories when I was about 5 and 6 years old. As I grew I got into comic books and I wanted more stuff and they weren’t putting them out at the time, so I started to make my own adventures,” Morris said. The Morris family appeared at Castle Perilous’ Halloween Comicfest to promote Brian’s work and to celebrate Halloween with the store patrons.

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November 4, 2020
Vienna High School holds a prayer vigil for three students lost in a tragic car accident Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Vienna, Ill. Students Aidan Baker, Brayden King, and Jordan Davidson did not survive the crash and the three other students in the car with them, Dylan Harris, Macie Turvold, and Max Koehler, survived the incident and are currently hospitalized in critical condition.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Vienna holds prayer vigil for students involved in car crash

October 26, 2020
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