Grocery stores selling liquor would spur employment, development

Huge sales tax revenues not likely

Though allowing grocery stores in Carbondale to sell beer and wine would spur economic development, the pile of sales tax receipts might not be as big as local grocers claim it would be, city officials in other Illinois college towns said. Full story

Saluki Selects program struggles to promote healthier eating

Students say that haven’t noticed efforts

The Saluki Selects program has made its way into the dining halls this semester, but some students say they havent caught on just yet. University Housing placed new signs for all food items in the dining halls to show students which choices are the healthiest. Full story

Freeman falls short in comeback

Senior guard comes up big in return to Iowa

Before Saturday, the last time SIU mens basketball senior guard Tony Freeman played in the state of Iowa came on March 1, 2008 as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Full story

Salukis trounce Evansville in last meet

Men showcase talent before conference

The SIU men’s swimming and diving team ended its season the way it started as it cruised past Evansville. Full story

Ancient Legacies program readies to ship off

Study abroad program to travel to Egypt, Greece and Italy

Summer trips to Egypt and Greece are nothing new for Robert Hahn. Hahn, a professor in the philosophy department, is preparing for the 28th edition of the Ancient Legacies program. Full story

Snowy Day

A palomino horse stands in a snowy pasture Saturday evening west of Carbondale. For more wintry images. Full story