State struggles to find fiscal solution

SIU President Glenn Poshard sent a message out to faculty and staff Nov. 10 announcing a freeze on most non-salary expenditures in an effort to try and make payroll in December. Full story

SIUC colleges cope with spending freeze

Officials uncertain about future

Each academic college at the university is coping with the recent spending freeze in similar ways, but faculty and staff say they have mixed feelings about the future. Full story

Aviation department hits the breaks on spending

The university spending freeze could also freeze tenure. The department of aviation and flight could suffer setbacks if the spending freeze lasts for an elongated period of time, said David NewMyer, chairman of the Department of Aviation and Flight. Full story

Athletics affected by expenses freeze

Right now, not even the top-ranked football team is allowed to purchase a new pair of cleats. “Here we are heading to the playoffs with the No. 1 ranking, and even the equipment manager has to make sure we can buy new cleats,” associate athletic director of finances Mark Scally said. Full story

Salukis lose to No. 22 Vanderbilt

SIU starts season 0-2

The Salukis are still winless on the season, but showed signs of improvement in the first half against No. 22 Vanderbilt. The SIU basketball team lost to Vanderbilt 90-64 Wednesday at the SIU Arena. Full story

Regular season coming to an end

The season is in its twilight. The SIU volleyball team ends its season on Friday with a match against Evansville, which will decide its fate in the conference tournament. If the Salukis win, they will probably be in as a 6th seed. If they lose, they are out. Full story