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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
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pro Act would swing workplace rights in favor of unions

By Jason Flynn, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2021
Family members pay their respects to victims of the 9/11 attacks during the 19th anniversary commemoration ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11, 2020, in New York City.

Family members gather at dual 9/11 memorial services for 19th anniversary of World Trade Center terrorist attack

By Larry McShane, New York Daily News
September 11, 2020
Sophomore safety James Chinn, left, and sophomore safety James Ceasar, celebrate a touchback Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis' 28-20 loss against the Youngstown State Penguins at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Jeremy Chinn: The king swiper of safeties

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2018
Staff writer, Rana Schenke, reads the thriller “Sunrise Highway” by Peter Blauner, on the SIU campus, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Sunrise Highway: A well-spun web of lies

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
Walt Frazier is announced during halftime of the Salukis’ 75-70 loss to Evansville on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at SIU Arena. Frazier attended the game to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Salukis' 1967 National Invitation Tournament championship.

Walt Frazier returns to SIU as Homecoming Grand Marshal

By Nathan Dodd
October 13, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel looks at a group of protesters that interrupted a press conference in front of his home after the mayor hosted a dinner with immigrant students Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 in Chicago, IL.

Emanuel criticizes Trump over Las Vegas response; Rauner wants ‘dialogue’ about guns

By John Byrne and Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune
October 3, 2017
Governer of Illinois Bruce Rauner speaks to media after watching the total solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at SIU Arena in Carbondale. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Pollution could increase as Rauner EPA moves to rescue coal plants

By Michael Hawthorne | Chicago Tribune
September 27, 2017
President Donald Trump addresses world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York on Sept. 19, 2017. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Trump says he’s decided on Iran nuclear deal, but doesn’t reveal his decision

By Brian Bennett | Tribune Washington Bureau
September 20, 2017
Governer of Illinois Bruce Rauner speaks to media after watching the total solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at SIU Arena in Carbondale. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

After long delay, governor assumes role of Rauner the recruiter

By Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune
September 15, 2017
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Latest effort at accountability for Chicago police starts up Friday

By Dan Hinkel | Chicago Tribune
September 14, 2017
Former SIU graduate assistant Koby Altman has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers general manager entering the 2017-18 season. Courtesy: Columbia University Athletics/Geoffrey Bolte

Former SIU graduate assistant putting his mark on the NBA

By Nathan Dodd
September 7, 2017
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