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Craft Shop Coordinator, Stephanie Dukat, demonstrates how to make a mask on Friday, August 28, 2020. All semester long students can learn to machine sew and volunteer to make reusable masks. The Craft Shop will have donated materials, but students are welcome to bring their own. By using simple patterns students of any level of sewing experience can learn to make a mask. When the masks are complete they will be washed and then sent to the Saluki Food Pantry to be distributed out to students. Due to limited space in the craft shop at one time to be able to keep students socially distant, students will have to make an appointment with the Craft Shop between 12 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday at craftshop@siu.edu.

[Photo] Animal rehabilitation in the midst of a pandemic

By Leah Sutton, Photo Editor
September 12, 2020
Craft Shop Coordinator, Stephanie Dukat, demonstrates how to make a mask on Friday, August 28, 2020. All semester long students can learn to machine sew and volunteer to make reusable masks. The Craft Shop will have donated materials, but students are welcome to bring their own. By using simple patterns students of any level of sewing experience can learn to make a mask. When the masks are complete they will be washed and then sent to the Saluki Food Pantry to be distributed out to students. Due to limited space in the craft shop at one time to be able to keep students socially distant, students will have to make an appointment with the Craft Shop between 12 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday at craftshop@siu.edu.

Craft Shop Coordinator, Stephanie Dukat, demonstrates how to make a mask on Friday, August 28, 2020. All semester long students can learn to machine sew and volunteer to make reusable masks. The Craft Shop will have donated materials, but students are welcome to bring their own. By using simple patterns students of any level of sewing experience can learn to make a mask. When the masks are complete they will be washed and then sent to the Saluki Food Pantry to be distributed out to students. Due to limited space in the craft shop at one time to be able to keep students socially distant, students will have to make an appointment with the Craft Shop between 12 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday at craftshop@siu.edu.

Craft Shop Coordinator, Stephanie Dukat, demonstrates how to make a mask on Friday, August 28, 2020. All semester long students can learn to machine sew and volunteer to make reusable masks. The Craft Shop will have donated materials, but students are welcome to bring their own. By using simple patterns students of any level of sewing experience can learn to make a mask. When the masks are complete they will be washed and then sent to the Saluki Food Pantry to be distributed out to students. Due to limited space in the craft shop at one time to be able to keep students socially distant, students will have to make an appointment with the Craft Shop between 12 to 5 pm Monday through Saturday at craftshop@siu.edu.

The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

[Photo] MVC suspends all competition until March 30

March 12, 2020
The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

The Missouri Valley Conference, Hoops in the Heartland woman's basketball tournament, has been cancelled at the Moline TaxSlayer Center due to Covid-19 concerns on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki Guard, Lance Jones, brings the ball down court to score against the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Comfrence at the St. Louis Enterprise Center. The Bradley Braves beat Southern 64 to 59 at the game on Friday, March 6, 2020.

[Photo] Salukis never trail, remain undefeated with 21- point win over North Dakota

December 17, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki Center, Barret Benson, dunks the ball and scores against the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Comfrence at the St. Louis Enterprise Center. The game ended with Bradley beating Southern 64 to 59 on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki Guard, Lance Jones, defends his team againt the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Comfrence at the St. Louis Enterprice Center. The game ended with Bradley beating Southern 64 to 59 on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki Guard, Eric McGill, goes for a basket to score against the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Comfrence at the St. Louis Enterprise Center. The game ended with Bradley beating Southern 64 to 59 on Friday, March 6, 2020., March 6, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki Guard, Karrington Davis, goes for a basket to score against the Bradley Braves during the Missouri Valley Comfrence at the St. Louis Enterprise Center. The game ended with Bradley beating Southern 64 to 59 on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki's prepare to take the court for the Arch Madness in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020.

Stefan Santiago, from Makanda Illinois, sings and plays guitar for the crowd attending the Carbondale Community Farmers Market. The market was help at Carbondale Community High School on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Music at the market

By Nicole Tillberg, Staff Photographer
February 29, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki number 35 forward, Awa Keita, defends the ball during the Sunday afternoon game against the Evansville Purple Aces. The game ended 99 to 60 with SIU taking the win on February 23, 2020 at the SIU Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois Saluki number 31 center, Lauren Hartman, goes for a basket during the Sunday afternoon game against the Evansville Purple Aces. The game ended 99 to 60 with SIU taking the win on February 23, 2020 at the SIU Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois Saluki number 34 forward, Nicole Martin, defends the ball during the Sunday afternoon game against the Evansville Purple Aces. The game ended 99 to 60 with SIU taking the win on February 23, 2020 at the SIU Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois Saluki number 12 guard, Makenzie Silvey, goes for a basket during the Sunday afternoon game against the Evansville Purple Aces. The game ended 99 to 60 with SIU taking the win on February 23, 2020 at the SIU Banterra Center.

[Photo] Salukis defeat Loyola with a 17 point win

March 5, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki number 34 forward, Nicole Martin, jumps for a basket to score against Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

[Photo] Southern snaps losing streak with defeat of Indiana State

February 21, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki number 20 forward, Gabby Walker, goes for a basket against Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

[Photo] Salukis secure 15-point victory over Indiana State

February 19, 2021
Southern Illinois Saluki number 23 guard, Kristen Nelson, jumps to grab the ball from Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

[Photo] Dawgs improve to 4-1 against MVC opponents; Southern Illinois defeats Illinois State on home court

January 20, 2022
Southern Illinois Saluki number 35 forward, Awa Keita, defends the ball from Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

Southern Illinois Saluki number 10 guard, Brittney Patrick, fights to get the ball from Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

[Photo] Saluki Women’s Basketball player tests positive for COVID-19, team takes pause from next three games

November 27, 2020
Southern Illinois Saluki number 34 forward, Nicole Martin, aims for a basket against Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number three guard, Ronnie Suggs, runs to make a basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number 25 forward, Brendon Gooch, looks for an oppening to pass the ball to his fellow teammates during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number four guard, Eric McGill, blocks an opposing teams pass during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, jumps for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] Ben Coupet Jr.’s 22 leads Salukis past Redbirds on Senior Night

February 23, 2022
Southern Illinois Salukis face off against the Evansville Purple Aces during the mens basketball game at the SIU Banterra Canter. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU takeing the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] David vs Goliath; Southern Illinois looks to take down Loyola-Chicago

January 28, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number four guard, Eric McGill, defend the ball during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number three guard, Ronnie Suggs passes ball to fellow Saluki number five guard, Lance Jones, during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball earns Third win in a row vs Southern Miss 66-41

December 5, 2021
Southern Illinois University Saluki's go for a basket, scoring against the Evansville Purple Aces during the SIU vs UE basketball game in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] Southern’s senior night ends sourly

February 26, 2020
Southern Illinois Salukis face off against the Evansville Purple Aces during the men's basketball game at the SIU Banterra Canter. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, protects the ball during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] Domask, Jones, lead Salukis to second-half comeback over OSU, 61-60

November 10, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, runs for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

[Photo] Domask’s heroics lead SIU past Cal Baptist in OT

November 26, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, jumps for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Jerry Brooks, florist at Jerry's Flower Shoppe in Carbondale, prepares bouquets for couples all over the area this Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, 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.

[Photo] SIU Esports Arena 2: The Second Semester

February 15, 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.

Liesl Groninger, sophomore, Nathan Diazleal, Junior, are part of the SIU Esports Rhythm Club practicing at the Student Center Esports Arena on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Cree Sahidah Glanz, co-founder of Project Human X, painting at an open community event at Project Human on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Cree Sahidah Glanz and Marquez Scoggin, founders of Project Human X, painting at an open community event at Project Human on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Project Human X is a place where members of the community of all ages and backgrounds and come together to be creative and engage with one another. Project Human X hosted an open paint event for the community on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number four, Eric McGill, Guard, defended the ball from the Missouri State Bears during the Saturday night game at the SIU Banterra Center ending the game with Mo State 66 to SIU 68 on February 8, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number four, Eric McGill, Guard, went for a basket and scored against Missouri State Bears during the Saturday night game at the SIU Banterra Center ending the game 66 to 68 with SIU Salukis taking the win on Feb. 8, 2020.

[Photo] SIU gets past MO State with a buzzer-beater

February 8, 2020
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one, Marcus Domask, Forward, defends the ball from the Missouri State Bears during the Saturday night game at the SIU Banterra Center ending the game 66 to 68 with Salukis taking the win on February 8, 2020.

Southern Illinois University Saluki number four, Eric McGill, Guard, goes for a basket and scoring against Missouri State Bears during the Saturday night game at the SIU Banterra Center ending the game Mo State 66 to SIU 68 on February 8, 2020.

[Photo] Rooting for the home team: Saluki fans have high expectations for Arch Madness

February 20, 2020
Students and community members enjoying the SIU Student Center Bowling Alley on Wednesday night for Dollar Night Bowling on February 6, 2020.

The Zuzu Acrobats performing at SIU's Shryock Auditorium for the Black History Month kickoff on Monday, Feb. 3.

The Zuzu Acrobats performing at SIU's Shryock Auditorium for the Black History Month kickoff on Monday, Feb. 3.

The Zuzu Acobats preforming at SIU's Shryock Auditorium for the Black History Month kickoff on Monday, February 3, 2020.

The Zuzu Acrobats performing at SIU's Shryock Auditorium for the Black History Month kickoff on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Southern Illinois Salukis Senior Guard Eric McGill dunks the ball in the game against Lyola Ramblers 68 to 63 in the Wednesday January 29, 2020 game at the SIU Bantera Arena.

Southern Illinois Salukis Guard Karrington Davis goes for a basket in the game against Lyola Ramblers 68 to 63 in the Wednesday January 29, 2020 game at the SIU Bantera Arena.

Southern Illinois Salukis Center Barret Benson defends the ball in the game against Lyola Ramblers 68 to 63 in the Wednesday January 29, 2020 game at the SIU Bantera Arena.

Southern Illinois Salukis Senior Guard Eric McGill defends the ball in the game against Lyola Ramblers 68 to 63 in the Wednesday January 29, 2020 game at the SIU Bantera Arena.

[Photo] Southern stuns Ramblers behind McGill’s 27-point performance

January 29, 2020
Southern Illinois University's Senior guard Eric McGill protects the ball from University of Nothern Iowa's Sophmore guard AJ Green during the Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

Southern Illinois University's Freshman gurd Lance Jones defends the ball from University of Nothern Iowa's Freshman guard Antwan Kimmons during the Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

Southern Illinois University's Senior guard Eric McGill defends the hoop from University of Nothern Iowa's Junior Guard Trae Berhow and Senior guard Isaiah Brown during the Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

Southern Illinois University's Freshman guard Karrington Davis protects the ball from University of Northern Iowa's Junior guard Trae Berhow during a basketball game at the SIU Bantera Arena on Wednesday January 22, 2020. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

[Photo] UNI slips through Southern’s fingers in second half stunner

February 23, 2020
Saluki Freshman gurd Lance Jones goes for a basket during the Southern Illinois University vs University of Nothern Iowa Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

[Photo] The streak continues: Southern wins sixth-straight MVC matchup in OT against Evansville

February 5, 2020
Southern Illinois University's Freshman gurd Lance Jones defends the ball from University of Nothern Iowa's Forward Austin Phyfe during the Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

[Photo] Moving On Up: Saluki MBB climbs valley standings after defeating ISU and No. 1 UNI

January 27, 2020
Saluki Freshman gurd Lance Jones goes for a basket during the Southern Illinois University vs University of Nothern Iowa Wednesday January 22, 2020 game in SIU's Bantera Arena. The game ended at 68 SIU and 66 UNI.

[Photo] Salukis use big second half to get past Evansville

January 24, 2020
Southern Illinois Salukis Senior guard, Brittney Patrick, defends against Missouri State Bears during the Friday evening Woman's Basketball game ending the game with Salukis taking the win 70 to 64 at the Bantera Arena on January 17, 2020.

Southern Illinois Salukis Junior Forward, Gabby Walker, goes for a basket while Missouri State Bears Junior center, Emily Gartner, blocks during the Friday evening Woman's Basketball game ending the game with Salukis taking the win 70 to 64 at the Bantera Arena on January 17, 2020.

[Photo] Saluki women’s basketball loses road matchup vs Kansas City

November 14, 2021
Southern Illinois Salukis Junior Forward, Gabby Walker, protects the ball from Missouri State Bears Junior center, Emily Gartner, and Sophmore forward, Jasmine Franklin, during the Friday evening Woman's Basketball game ending the game with Salukis taking the win 70 to 64 at the Bantera Arena on January 17, 2020.

Southern Illinois Salukis Senior guard, Brittney Patrick, defends against Missouri State Bears against Junior guard, Brice Calip, during the Friday evening Woman's Basketball game ending the game with Salukis taking the win 70 to 64 at the Bantera Arena on January 17, 2020.

The Thrive Dispensary in Anna, IL is one of the many dispensaries open across the state. Thrive offers consultations for anyone over the age of 21. Mobday, January 13, 2020.

[Photo] Dispensaries in southern Illinois thrive with new legislation as supplies run short

January 16, 2020
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