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SIU players, Vinni Massaglia (10) and Cody Cleveland (29), congratulate each other after Massaglia hits a home run in the third inning during the game against NIU on Saturday April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki outfielder Evan Martin strikes out during the first inning against NIU on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Phillip Archer (44) runs home during the game against Bellmore on April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Brad Hudson (12) pitches a strikeout during the fourth inning during the game against Bellmore on April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki players Phillip Archer (44) Brad Hudson (4) and Tony Rask (18) congratulate Cody Cleveland (29) after hitting a home run in the second inning during the game against Bellmore on April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis finish up nonconference play with four-straight wins

April 11, 2021
Outfielder Tristen Peters (6) slides back to first and makes it safe in the first inning during the game against Bellmore on April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU outfielder, Brad Hudson (4), gets a hit during the third inning against ISU at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 2, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki baseball finishes 1-3 in the weekend series against the Redbirds

April 4, 2021
SIU outfielder, Brad Hudson (4), gets a hit during the third inning against ISU at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 2, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki baseball finishes 1-3 in the weekend series against the Redbirds

By Janae Mosby, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Vern Cooper, coordinator of SIU’s LGBTQ Resource Center, discusses some of the challenges LGBTQ students come to him and talk about facing on March 29, 2021. “Most of the students’ challenges are finding a sense of community right now especially,” Cooper said.

Saluki outfielder Elizabeth Warwick (8) hits a foul ball against Missouri State. March 24, 2021 at Charlotte West Stadium Carbondale, Ill.

Infielder Maddy Vermejan (27) catches the ball and gets a first base out during the second inning against Missouri State. March 24, 2021 at Charlotte West Stadium Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Southern Illinois softball sweeps Valpo in weekend series

May 2, 2021
Infielder Maddy Vermejan slides into second base during the first inning against Missouri State. March 24, 2021 at Charlotte West Stadium Carbondale Ill.

Grey Epps (5) slides back to third and is declared safe during the Saluki home game against Marshall University at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Carbondale Ill.

SIU infielder, Nick Neville (9), hits a pitch during the second inning against Marshall University at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Behind dominant pitching, Saluki baseball sweeps Marshall

March 21, 2021
Ben Chapman (11) pitches the first inning during the Saluki home game against Marshall University at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Brad Hudson (4) slides into home plate for another steal during the fourth inning against Marshall University at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Andrea Barclay, chef and owner of Global Gourmet, prepares food for dinner reservations on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Carbondale Ill. Barclay has been the owner for the last 17 years and said being a woman in this industry and trying to open a business wasn't the best experience. “I only had two incidents when I moved back here. I was trying to get a job in the kitchen at a chain restaurant but in the interview the manager said he would rather have me as a waitress,” Barclay said. Another incident Barclay encountered was a man at the bank insisting she used her fathers money to take out a loan. She eventually paid for the restaurant on her own without a loan.

Andrea Barclay, 52, poses at the bar in her restaurant, Global Gourmet, on Friday, March 12, 2021in Carbondale Ill. She has been in the food industry since 1993. Barclay says since owning a restaurant she hasn't encountered and incidents against her being a woman owner. “Having people work under me, as the boss, I've never had an incident where I was treated differently because I am a female,” Barclay said.

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Saluki outfielder, Elizabeth Warwick (8), steals a base during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago on Sunday March 7, 2021 at SIU.

Riley Hamilton (1) throws the ball to first base against University of Illinois at Chicago Sunday March 7, 2021 at SIU.

Catcher Sidney Sikes (2) swings at the ball during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago on Sunday March 7, 2021 at SIU.

SIU infielder, Maddy Vermejan (27), attempts a base during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago on Sunday March 7, 2021 at SIU.

Saluki pitcher, Carlee Jo Clark (00), winds up a pitch during the game against University of Illinois at Chicago on Sunday March 7, 2021 at SIU.

[Photo] Winning streak continues as Saluki Softball goes undefeated in invitational

March 7, 2021
Saluki players congratulate each other after a home run hit by Vinni Massaglia, SIU outfielder, against Tennessee Martin on Friday Mar. 5 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Ian Walters hits the ball during their home game against Tennessee Martin on Friday March 5, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis’ Phillip Archer slides into home plate during the Salukis home game against Tennessee Martin on Friday Mar. 5 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU pitcher, Mike Hansell, pitches the fourth inning during the Salukis home game against Tennessee Martin on Friday Mar. 5 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Ariana Fuller-Moutell, a senior majoring in music, plays the clarinet outside Shryock Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2021 Carbondale Ill.

Allyson Peters, a junior majoring in dentistry, practices the piccolo with the marching band outside Shryock auditorium on Feb. 22, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

Peyton Schnurr, a senior art major and Luiie Barrera, a sophomore mathematics major, play “All Star” by Smashmouth to get ready for their upcoming performance at the next football game on Feb. 22, 2021, in Carbondale Ill.

Emily Gallagher, a senior majoring in music, and Alex Troue, a sophomore studying informational systems technology, practice "Saluki Men" outside Shryock Auditorium on Feb. 22, 2021 Carbondale Ill.

Kathryn Pugh, a senior majoring in chemistry, practices COVID-19 regulations and the tuba in Altgeld Hall on Feb. 22, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Gallery: Marching Salukis adapt practices with COVID-19 restrictions

March 9, 2021
Hannah Becker (8) and Imani Hartfield (16) prepare to receive and block their opposing team, University of Iowa, on Feb. 22, 2021, Carbondale Ill.

[Photo] Salukis lose to UNI after having two-set lead

By Ryan Scott, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2021
Hannah Becker (8) and Imani Hartfield (16) prepare to receive and block their opposing team, University of Iowa, on Feb. 22, 2021, Carbondale Ill.

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

March 7, 2021
Jerry Brooks, (77) owner of Jerry’s Flower Shoppe, prepares a bouquet of flowers for a customer upcoming for Valentine's Day weekend on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale Ill. Brooks said the shop first opened in October of 1964. “We’re the only store front florist left in Carbondale. I never thought I would see the day we’re the only florist shop in town,” Brooks said. He said that they are like one big happy family with their customers in Carbondale.

Dean McKinnies sprays leaves with leaf shine for a customer on Friday Feb. 12, 2021, in Carbondale Ill. McKinnies has been working for the shop since she was 15. “We’ve always worked so well together. I always say we’re like a well oiled team,” Mckinnies said. She said that even though this is their busiest time of the year it's still a fun job. Madison Taylor | @the.madisontaylor

Jerry Brooks, 77, arranges a vase of flowers for a customer Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale Ill.

Dean McKinnies walks from the display room to get back to work for Valentine's Day Friday Feb. 12, 2021, in Carbondale Ill.

Dean McKinnies arranges a vase of flowers for a customer Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale Ill.

Jerry Brooks, 77, arranges a vase of flowers for a customer Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale Ill. Brooks said that business didn't start off too well at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was horrible at first from last February into May and then it gradually picked back up. Now it's doing pretty good,” Brooks said. He said he didn't know if they were going to make it but now the business is staying strong.

Jerry Brooks, owner of Jerry's Flower Shoppe, and Dean McKinnies, head assistant, prepare for one of the busiest days of the year for the shop on Thursday Feb. 11, 2021, in Carbondale Ill. McKinnies has been working in the shop since she was 15. “We’ve always worked so well together. I always say we’re like a well oiled team,” Mckinnies said. Madison Taylor | @the.madisontaylor

[Photo] COVID-19 won't stop local florists for Valentine's Day

February 13, 2021
Edith Koine sings on the worship team on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Murphysboro, Ill. According to Neophansya Robinson, the women who sing on the praise team sing every Sunday and have not missed one Sunday during the pandemic.

Danielle Pollard sings as part of the praise team on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, at Zion Temple COGIC church in Murphysboro, Ill. According to Neophansya Robinson, the women who sing on the praise team sing every Sunday and have not missed one Sunday during the pandemic. Madison Taylor | @the.madisontaylor

Zion Temple COGIC church's senior pastor, Stephen Robinson Jr., preaches in the church Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Murphysboro, Ill.

Members of Zion Temple COGIC sing and lift up their hands during worship on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Murphysboro, Ill. "During these 28 days [in February] we are making it a point to gear our sermons and our Bible studies toward Black history events or toward things that will remind us who we are and the stuff that we come from," Pastor Robinson said.

A member of Zion Temple COGIC church follows along with the sermon with his bible on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Murphysboro,

Neophansya Robinson, First Lady of Zion Temple COGIC, plays the tamborine during worship Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, at Zion Temple COGIC church in Murphysboro, Ill.

Zion Temple COGIC church's senior pastor, Stephen Robinson Jr., preaches in the church Sunday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Murphysboro, Ill.

Nurse Coral Cerrato takes patient Donna Bryant’s blood pressure at SIU Family Medicine on Thursday February 4, 2021, in Carbondale Ill. Cerrato has been a nurse for thirty years and says she enjoys seeing her patients progress to wellness. “We’ve overcome a lot of challenges since Covid-19 and discovered we can still help patients more than we thought using telehealth,” Cerrato said. Cerrato also emphasized how much more they have been cleaning. They clean everyday but now they clean a lot more Cerrato said.

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[Photo] Carbondale community members stand up for the future of the Eurma C. Hayes Center

February 5, 2021
Volunteer Janet Lilly, 75, sits for a portrait Tuesday, February 2 at the Eurma Hayes Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Lilly said the substation will be a good addition to the Eurma Hayes Center. “People like to feel secure and when you feel secure you'll come. When you feel insecure by whatever it is causing that fear you're not going to come in fear of but I feel the substation will provide some sort of security,” she said.

[Photo] Police substation in Eurma Hayes Community Center causes controversy

February 3, 2021
Jason Hudy shows the results of question 38 with only 7 people picking the right answer on Feb. 3, 2021.

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The top three winners, Evan Huddleston, Kelsie Jennings and Jess Grygus win the trivia night with over 13,000 points on Feb. 3, 2021.

[Photo] 60 in 60 Black History Month Trivia

By Madison Taylor, Staff Photographer
February 4, 2021
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Volunteer Janet Lilly, 75, sits for a portrait Tuesday, February 2 at the Eurma Hayes Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Lilly said the substation will be a good addition to the Eurma Hayes Center. “People like to feel secure and when you feel secure you'll come. When you feel insecure by whatever it is causing that fear you're not going to come in fear of but I feel the substation will provide some sort of security,” she said.

[Photo] Police substation in Eurma Hayes Community Center causes controversy

By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2021
Fernando Sanchez, a senior majoring in art, works on a tattoo Nov. 4, 2020, in Carbondale Ill. Sanchez said that he originally started as an engineering major but decided to study drawing instead. “I view this as another art form because at school I’m a fine artist. It’s a really nice opportunity to challenge myself with another type of canvas but still sustain myself as an artist,” Sanchez said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Tattoo as an art

By Madison Taylor, Staff Photographer
November 6, 2020
Clare Killman, social media director for Democrat congressman hopeful Rey Lenzi's campaign watches the polls on Nov. 3, 2020, in Carbondale Ill. Killman said she became a part of the campaign by just asking what needed to be done and found a place that needed work. "The campaign has been one wild ride and I've only officially been apart of this campaign for 18 or 19 months," Killman said

Raymond Lenzi's campaign party sits and waits for the results to come in for their candidate on Nov. 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

"Chicken Mike Bost" sits in the corner at Raymond Lenzi's watch party Nov. 3, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

Raymond Lenzi, the Democratic Nominee in Illinois 12th Congressional District, watches for the results of the presidential election on Nov. 3, 2020, Carbondale, Ill. Lenzi said he wanted to run for Congress because he felt the country needs to move forward with justice issues of income and equality. "I want to congratulate Mike Bost on his reelection for his fourth term, even though we disagreed on basic issues of health care and minimum wage, I hope he goes to Congress and represent the people and their best interest," Lenzi said.

Maria Cavral, a freshman, plays “Spooky Saluki Bingo” in the Student Center Oct. 28, 2020, in Carbondale Ill. “I came to this because I was tired of being in the dorms and this was something to do and have fun with friends,” Cavral said.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Spooky Saluki Bingo

By Madison Taylor, Staff Photographer
October 29, 2020
Yuening Zhao, a second year PhD student, gets a flu shot at the SIU Health Center Flu Shot Clinic Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at the Student Services Building in Carbondale, Ill. “I never had a flu shot ever since I became an adult. This year, I feel like because a lot of the COVID symptoms might be similar to a regular flu, I was thinking just in case,” Zhao said. As flu season approaches researchers are worried there will be peaks of flu and COVID-19 cases at the same time according to UCSF.edu.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: COVID-19 or Flu?

By Madison Taylor, Staff Photographer
October 16, 2020
Organizer Nancy Maxwell leads the protestors through Vienna City park on September, 27 2020 in Vienna ILL

(Left to right) Don Brown, Jeff Messemore and Darrell Wimberly pray before starting their demonstration in Vienna on September, 27 2020 in Vienna ILL.

Protestor Ezekiel Brown created a sign meant to bring people together because we’re all human. Brown said he wanted his voice to be heard in this movement for change. “I’m out here to uphold the values and ideas that the Constitution gave to us” Brown said on September, 27 2020 in Vienna ILL

Anti-protesters show off their flags as they gather in Vienna City park on September, 27 2020 in Vienna ILL

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