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Chancellor, Austin Lane, exits his office and meets with protesters outside Anthony Hall during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU student, Kat McCauley, lies with the group of protesters in the 'die-in' during the protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU student, Jazmin Vazquez, leads protesters in the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU student, Kat McCauley, holds a sign and yells chants 'die-in' during the protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

Bystanders watch as a group of protesters march from the Student Center to Anthony Hall during the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

Matthew Gordon, goes through chats with other protesters outside the Student Center during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

A protester holds a sign addressing chancellor Lane during the 'die-in'protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

A reflection of protesters as they gather for the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU student, Jazmin Vazquez, stares at chancellor Lane as he exits Anthony Hall during the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

[Photo] SIU students protest gun violence 

December 1, 2021
SIU student, Jazmin Vazquez, reads out the list of demands during the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

Two protester hold up signs as chancellor Lane addresses the crowd during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU police chief, Benjamin Newman, sits by chancellor and other SIU officials during the 'die-in' protest held by SIU Student Safety Initiative on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

A protester addresses chancellor, Austin Lane, while he meets with students about the list of demands during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

Chancellor Austin Lane addresses protesters outside Anthony Hall during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

[Photo] Update: SIU civil service employees outraged over top administrative pay increase

July 22, 2022
SIU chancellor, Austin Lane, holds a dialogue with protestors outside Anthony Hall during the 'die-in' protest on Dec. 1, 2021 at SIU.

SIU running back, Justin Strong, rushes the ball as a few penguin defenders go in for the tackle during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior offensive guard, Ze'Veyon Furcron, watches as time whines down in the game during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU wide receiver, Izaiah Hartrup, hurdles defensive back, Troy Jakubec, during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

[Photo] Not Done Yet!: Salukis beat South Dakota in the first round of FCS Playoffs, 22-10

November 27, 2021
SIU cornerback, DJ Johnson, watches the Penguins' offensive during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU tight end, Tyce Daniel, celebrates after catching a pass in the end zone. The score would not stand as offensive interference was called against Daniel during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU tight end, Tyce Daniel, catches a pass from Nic Baker during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU quarterback, Nic Baker, looks down field during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Running back, Justin Strong, breaks a tackle during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day. Strong would rush for 107 yards on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU quarterback, Nic Baker, scrambles during a play and runs out of the pocket during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

The Salukis' offensive lines up for the two-point conversion during the 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU quarterback, Nic Baker, goes to snap the ball for a drive during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU running back, Donnavan Spencer, carries the ball while a Penguin defender tries to go for the tackle during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU running back, Donnavan Spencer, carries the ball while a Penguin defender tries to go for the tackle during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU safety Joe Patterson, left, assists teammate Jordan Berner sack Youngstown State quarterback, Demeatric Crenshaw, for a four yard loss during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU head coach Nick Hill, left, embraces senior punter, Jack Colquhoun, as Colquhoun FaceTimes with a family member during the pregame senior day ceremony before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior defensive end, Jordan Berner, hugs head coach Nick Hill, during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior safety, Qua Brown, embraces Nick Hill during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

The Marching Salukis play their last halftime football performance for the year during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

The Marching Salukis play their last halftime football performance for the year during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU running back, Justin Strong, lays at the bottom of a dogpile after successfully completing a 2-point conversion during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU offensive guard Ze'Veyon Furcron, left, lifts Justin Strong after scoring a touchdown during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU wide receiver, Jeremy Strong, catches a touchdown pass during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day. Strong finished the game with 104 yard on 9 attempts with Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU quarterback, Nic Baker, runs the ball and makes a dive towards the end zone, but would be short during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

[Photo] Saluki football drops final game of season vs Youngstown State 35-18, await selection sunday for playoff spot

November 20, 2021
SIU quarterback, Nic Baker, makes a run for the end zone during SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Youngstown State wide receiver, Bryce Oliver, goes up for the catch for the touchdown, as the penguins get the 18-35 win over the Salukis during Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU guard, ZeVeyon Furcron, smiles before the Youngstown State game during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior guard, Ze'Veyon Furcron, goes to embrace head coach Nick Hill during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Senior linebacker, Kholbe Coleman, salutes the crowd as he walks out during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior linebacker, Bryce Notree, embraces head coach Nick Hill during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Senior tight end, Cole Steward, goes to embrace Alicia Hill, the wife of head coach Nick Hill, during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Senior tight end, Cole Steward, embraces head coach Nick Hill during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

Senior defensive end, Raquan Lindsey, embraces head coach Nick Hill during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU senior safety, Phillip Powell, poses for a photo during the pregame ceremony on Senior Day before SIU's 18-35 loss vs. Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU wide receiver, Landon Lenoir, smiles before Youngstown State game on Senior Day. Lenoir, a 6th year senior lead the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 9 touchdowns on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Saluki Stadium at SIU.

SIU professor, Alan Walters, stands in the pumpkin fields at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Dr. Walters, who is a professor of Vegetable Science and Breeding in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates.

[Photo] SIU Professor Alan Walters working to develop heat tolerant pumpkins 

November 20, 2021
Pumpkins in field at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. SIU professor, Alan Walters, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates. Many of the pumpkins in the field will are part of the research process.

A tractor plows the field in preparations for next planting season for pumpkins at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

SIU professor, Alan Walters, poses for a photo in the pumpkin fields at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Dr. Walters, who is a professor of Vegetable Science and Breeding in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates.

SIU professor, Alan Walters, in the pumpkin fields at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Dr. Walters, who is a professor of Vegetable Science and Breeding in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates.

A few pumpkins sit by at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. SIU professor, Alan Walters, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates. Many of the pumpkins in the field will are part of the research process.

Marked pumpkins at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

A tractor plows the fields for next year's planting season at the pumpkin fields at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021.

Dalton Banks, sits on the court after drawing a defensive foul during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, brings the ball across half court to start a drive for the Salukis during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

[Photo] Saluki’s Men’s Basketball team routes Grambling State at home

December 28, 2021
SIU guard, Lance Jones, squares up for a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, squares up for a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, makes a sign with his fingers during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Dalton Banks, sets up to guard Austin Peay's Carlos Paez during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU center, Kyler Filewich, watches the ball during a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard Dalton Banks, left, watches teammate Marcus Domask shoot a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, goes up for the layup during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, goes up for the layup during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

[Photo] Jones drops career-high 31 points in road win over Illinois State

February 13, 2022
SIU guard Dalton Banks, left, goes in for a low-five with teammate Kyler Filewich, after he got fouled and prepares for a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, drives the ball while being defended by Austin Peay's Carlos Paez during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

[Photo] Salukis lose in heartbreaker against in third place game at Paradise Jam Tournament 66-64

November 22, 2021
SIU guard Trent Brown, middle, reacts after a scoring drive from Lance Jones during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, Marcus Domask, reacts after draining a three-point shot during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

[Photo] SIU Men’s Basketball hangs on with Buzzer Beater to defeat Evansville in first MVC Game of the Season 54-52

December 1, 2021
SIU guard, Lance Jones, drives the ball while being defended by Austin Peay's Carlos Paez during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

[Photo] Last Minute Heroics help Dawgs win vs Alcorn State

November 27, 2021
The SIU bench reacts as Austin Peay loose the ball out of bound during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, drives the ball against an Austin Peay defender during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, Marcus Domask, sets up for a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

The ball got lodge in the basket during a drive for Austin Peay during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, Marcus Domask, drive the ball down the court to set up a play for the Salukis during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, J.D. Muila, goes up for the basket during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, J.D. Muila, goes up for the basket during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

A fan sitting in the Dawg Pound, celebrates after a scoring play from the Salukis during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Dalton Banks, looks for a teammate while going up against Austin Peay's Drew Calderon during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, takes a moment while waiting to throw in the ball during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, drives the ball while looking to pass to teammate Marcus Domask during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, passes the ball during a drive during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Lance Jones, looks for a teammate while setting up a drive during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU guard, Dalton Banks, gets tangled up and looses the ball during a drive that would be a turnover for the Salukis' during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU forward, Marcus Domask, sets up for a free throw attempt during SIU's 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

A member of the SIU cheer team does a flip as the SIU gets ready to be introduced as they take the court before the game vs. Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

A poster filled with photos of Jacob Jurinek during the vigil on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. Jurinek, a junior at SIU, was one of the eight victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston.

[Photo] "Larger-than-life" Jacob E. Jurinek: SIU campus mourns the loss of another student 

November 9, 2021
A poster filled with photos of Jacob Jurinek during the vigil on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. Jurinek, who was a junior at SIU, was one of the eight victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston.

A poster filled with photos of Jacob Jurinek during the vigil on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. Jurinek, who was a junior at SIU, was one of the eight victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston.

Flowers and candles lay nearby the vigil site during the vigil for SIU student Jacob Jurinek, was one of the eight victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Mourners pick up the board of photos of Jacob Jurinek that fell after being blown by a gust of wind. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

A crowd of people gathered to attend the vigil for Jacob Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

A group of vigil attendees mourn the lost of Jacob Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

A group of vigil attendees mourn the lost of Jacob Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Friends close to Jacob Jurinek, gather close towards the board of photos of Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

A vigil attendee embraces another attendee during the vigil for SIU student Jacob Jurinek, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

A group of friends close to Jacob Jurinek stand by Emma Braning, Jurinek's girlfriend, as she addresses the crowd of attendees during the vigil for Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Emma Braning, Jurinek's girlfriend, addresses the crowd of attendees during the vigil for Jacob Jurinek. Jurinek, a SIU student, who was among the victims of the Astroworld festival tragedy on Nov. 5 in Houston on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Faner Plaza at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

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