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Jackson County CEO student, Zoe Harris, speaks with her banker about receiving a loan for her business, Cadmus, March 31, 2021, at the SIU Small Business Development Center in Carbondale, Ill. Harris created her business as a way of turning her passion of writing into a career by creating content for other business’s websites and social media.

Community program paves the way for young entrepreneurs

By Sophie Whitten, Staff Photographer
April 14, 2021
Thomas (TJ) Johns reels in a line March 31, 2021, at Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Ill. Johns said the Saluki Bassers are looking for new members and accept people of all experience levels in their club.

Saluki Bassers win first place at the 2021 Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament at Table Rock

By Sophie Whitten, Staff Photographer
April 12, 2021
Two Funko POP figures sit together awaiting to be stocked on the shelves at RND Collectibles Thursday, Mar. 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.

From SIU to Pop! President of Funko shares his journey

By Sara Wangler, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2021
In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2021
Tina Carpenter, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois, speaks at a press conference Tuesday, April 6, to unveil a new club center in Marion, Ill.

Strengthening new communities: Boys and Girls Club unveils new Marion location

By Riley Hemken, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2021
Ginger Rye Sanders, a nominee for city council 2021, casts her vote on April 6, 2021 at the Eurma Hayes Community Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Carbondale Consolidated Election results are in

By News Desk, Staff Reports
April 6, 2021
Congressman Glenn Poshard speaks during the Get Out the Vote Rally at the Eurma Hayes Community Center in Carbondale, Ill. April 3, 2021. The rally was held to help raise awareness for the upcoming general election in Carbondale and to encourage people from a low voter turnout area to get to the polls on Tuesday.

Women for Change seek to Get Out the Vote

By Nicolas Galindo, Managing Editor
April 5, 2021
Corina Lang holds a sign in protest during the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois’ community rally for peace and justice on Saturday, April 3, 2021, on the corner of Main Street in Carbondale, Ill. “ We support our country and don't want young people to be in unnecessary wars,” Lang said.

Carbondale community rallies for peace and justice, repeals AUMF

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2021
Kenneth Christensen, a resident of Carbondale, performs bicep curls on Sunday March 21, 2021 at the SIU Student Rec Center, in Carbondale Ill. Christensen believes working out every part of the body is very essential for maintaining physical health. “I copied routines of famous body builders and started working out to get in shape,” Christensen said.

A roller coaster cycle: Carbondale native shares fitness journey

By Sara Wangler and Riley Hemken
April 1, 2021
An overflow crowd of supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment wait to be allowed into the gallery of the House of Delegates Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia.

Is it too late for the Equal Rights Amendment?

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2021
Nick Neville (9) slides into third base in game three against University of Arkansas Sunday, March 28, 2021 at SIU. Philip Archer (44) hit a single, allowing Neville to run home and score for the Salukis.

Salukis drop first series of the year to Little Rock

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Freshman goalkeeper Maddy Alaluf catches the ball during their first practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Ramblers shut out Saluki soccer 5-0

By Brooke Buerck, Editor
March 28, 2021
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