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Saluki softball takes MVC-opening series from Drake

After losing to Drake to open the Missouri Valley Conference portion of its schedule, the SIU softball team bounced back to take the next two games, and the series. Full story

SIU baseball drops two of three to North Dakota

Fighting Sioux hold off Salukis’ fights

The SIU baseball team dropped two of three games in its weekend series against North Dakota at Abe Martin field. The Salukis lost on Friday and Sunday, but won in extra innings in Saturday. Full story

SIU women’s basketball ends season in first round of MVC Tournament

The SIU women’s basketball team exited the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Thursday with a 58-53 loss to Evansville. Junior guard Christine Presswood led the Salukis with 15 points. Full story

Saluki Way construction in preliminary stages

Groundwork for new stadium is being laid down

Clear skies and warm temperatures have allowed the first two weeks of Saluki Way construction to move along as planned. Full story

Recreation Center works for the environment

"Green Team" organizes eco friendly project

Extra weight isn’t the only thing students will be dropping at the Recreation Center this semester. Full story

Saluki basketball coaches start prepping for next year

SIU to focus on recruiting, workouts

Chris Lowery has become accustomed to preparing his teams for postseason play. However, this season, with the SIU men’s basketball team on the outside looking in at March Madness, Lowery and his coaching staff have already started working toward improving next year’s team. Full story

SIU baseball heads to Middle Tennessee State

Frustration begins to set in as Salukis (6-12) open two-game set vs. Blue Raiders

The SIU baseball team will play at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Middle Tennessee State. The Blue Raiders hit .347 as a team, while the Salukis are hitting .275. Full story

Dear Hollywood: Hooray Obama!

The most exciting news of the week was the announcement President Obama would be sitting down with Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show” to talk about the economy, making him the first active president in history to sit down for a talk show appearance. Full story

Stem cell picket

Watch the uproar over Obama's stem cell decision. Full story

Saluki Way construction in preliminary stages

Groundwork for new stadium is being laid down

Clear skies and warm temperatures have allowed the first two weeks of Saluki Way construction to move along as planned. Full story

Recreation Center works for the environment

"Green Team" organizes eco friendly project

Extra weight isn’t the only thing students will be dropping at the Recreation Center this semester. Full story

Saluki basketball coaches start prepping for next year

SIU to focus on recruiting, workouts

Chris Lowery has become accustomed to preparing his teams for postseason play. However, this season, with the SIU men’s basketball team on the outside looking in at March Madness, Lowery and his coaching staff have already started working toward improving next year’s team. Full story

SIU baseball heads to Middle Tennessee State

Frustration begins to set in as Salukis (6-12) open two-game set vs. Blue Raiders

The SIU baseball team will play at 3 p.m. Tuesday and Middle Tennessee State. The Blue Raiders hit .347 as a team, while the Salukis are hitting .275. Full story

Faculty Senate takes issue with interim titles; seeks appeal for JRB

The Faculty Senate approved two resolutions Tuesday that could eliminate the word “interim” from many administrators’ titles. Full story

Administrators hold their breath for governor's budget address

Chancellor Sam Goldman said university officials would need to act quickly after hearing Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget address today. Full story

Saluki baseball beats Blue Raiders bullpen

Early in the season, the SIU baseball team’s bullpen gave associate head coach Ken Henderson fits. Full story

Get Nerdy: Robotics club gets elevated

Can robotic competitions rival that of sporting events? Many of the students working in the SIUC Robotics Club think so. Full story

Photo column: Learn like a child for your whole life

Before March 3, I would not have been able to tell you what a vermicomposting center was. Full story

Faculty Senate takes issue with interim titles; seeks appeal for JRB

The Faculty Senate approved two resolutions Tuesday that could eliminate the word “interim” from many administrators’ titles. Full story

Administrators hold their breath for governor's budget address

Chancellor Sam Goldman said university officials would need to act quickly after hearing Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget address today. Full story

Saluki baseball beats Blue Raiders bullpen

Early in the season, the SIU baseball team’s bullpen gave associate head coach Ken Henderson fits. Full story

Quinn proposes tax increases, budget boost for SIU

SPRINGFIELD —Gov. Pat Quinn proposed increasing state income taxes and boosting money for higher education during his first State of the State address Wednesday. Full story

Rock stars of Las Vegas

Climbing club spends spring break in Nevada

I gritted my teeth, trying to calm my wobbling leg, a common effect of climbing some call “Elvis leg.” The climbers below me had paused for the moment in shouting encouragement, and I pressed myself closer to the rough sandstone wall. I didn’t glance down, though I knew the view would be a breathtaking landscape of boulders and cliffs in all shades of red with a brilliant blue sky. Full story

Students use human ashes, cat’s whiskers to make trophies

Ceramics class assignment gives students ultimate creativity

Chris Scamehorn transformed the ashes of a dead body into a true work of art. Full story

Aspiring councilman focuses on green initiatives, transparency

Justin Stofferahn said he would like to take some of the power from Ameren and give a bigger voice to Carbondale residents in city spending. Full story

Salukis split in the Middle

Midweek series with Middle Tennessee State at 1-1

The SIU baseball team knew the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders could hit, and a day after managing only four runs — one through the first eight innings — the Blue Raiders lived up to their reputation. Full story

Northern Iowa dances alone while MVC notches seven postseason bids

A record seven Missouri Valley Conference teams accepted postseason bids. Yet, Northern Iowa will dance alone. Full story

Improv festival goes Varsity

Improvisational comedy works on the basis of actors who are quick on their feet. Full story

Cartoon: Penny-pinching politics

See what Obama has to say to an ailing veteran. Full story

State employees could face higher pension costs, furlough days

SPRINGFIELD — State employees, including university faculty and staff, could be forced to make higher pension contributions while future state workers may not earn as many retirement benefits. That would be part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to reform Illinois’ pension system. Full story

Organization hopes to help with prom prices

Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale aims to help students get dresses

It’s that time of year again — time to pick out a new dress, rent a tux, and spend an evening dancing underneath paper maché stars, colored streamers and helium balloons. Full story

USG adds more steps for groups to request funding

Undergraduate Student Government will add another step to the process of Registered Student Organizations receiving student fee money. Full story

Council candidate focuses on environment, the Strip

City Council candidate Pawel Sawicki said he wants to see his hometown flourish under a better recycling program and a revitalization of the Strip. Full story

Lennon: I like the challenge of facing Mizzou

SIU to face Missouri in 2012

The SIU football team’s ability to schedule premier teams has again landed the Salukis a matchup against one of the Big 12 Conference’s elite programs. Full story

Saluki baseball puts down Thoroughbreads in 10 innings

The SIU baseball team had the pleasure of winning its latest game in the same fashion it was beat twice Saturday — by letting the other team dig its own grave. Full story

Tennis teams split matches against Tennessee Tech

The tennis matches had a little bit of everything down in Tennessee Wednesday: ranked players, injured stars, splits and one final match before conference play. Full story

Outside The Box comes out

The SIUC School of Music looked outside the country to give the university community a chance to listen to music Outside the Box. Full story

Cartoon: Bombs away

If the squirrels campus could commentate on student fees, what would they say? Full story

Students hospitalized after series of serious accidents

Two students crawled out of a car that had flipped multiple times Saturday, marking the latest in a series of car accidents that have left four students hospitalized during the past two weeks. Full story

Council candidate focuses on improving properties

City Council candidate Yolanda Dean said she would like the City Council to focus on housing, new roads and making property owners more accountable for safety issues. Full story

Distinguished seniors and 'super students' recognized

25 seniors recognized with two juniors receiving scholarships

From perfect grade point averages to presidents of student organizations to a basketball star, 25 seniors were recognized for their contributions to SIUC. Full story

Warehouses and wizards

'True Realm' brings real-life Dungeons and Dragons to gamers

It did not look like the entrance to another realm. Full story

No. 24 Saluki softball washes away Shockers in twin bill sweep

With its bats slumping, the SIU softball team relied on its talented trio of arms to carry the No. 24 Salukis to a doubleheader sweep and series win against Wichita State. Full story

SIU baseball drops two to Missouri State

SIU baseball associate head coach Ken Henderson said after Saturday’s loss to Missouri State, the Salukis worry is no longer building momentum but just getting wins as the season grows older. Full story

Tennis teams stumble into MVC play

Men and women 1-3 collectively in conference-opening weekend

Both SIU tennis teams had some of their more impressive streaks snapped as conference play began over the weekend. Full story

Men’s golf uses break to prepare

Branson Creek Invitational is first tournament in two weeks

After a two-week break, the SIU men’s golf team is ready to send a message to its rivals at the Branson Creek Invitational as the conference tournament draws near. Full story

Daddy is playing favorites

See what Uncle Sam has to say. Full story

Students hospitalized after series of serious accidents

Two students crawled out of a car that had flipped multiple times Saturday, marking the latest in a series of car accidents that have left four students hospitalized during the past two weeks. Full story

Council candidate focuses on improving properties

City Council candidate Yolanda Dean said she would like the City Council to focus on housing, new roads and making property owners more accountable for safety issues. Full story

Distinguished seniors and 'super students' recognized

25 seniors recognized with two juniors receiving scholarships

From perfect grade point averages to presidents of student organizations to a basketball star, 25 seniors were recognized for their contributions to SIUC. Full story

Student recognized for pulling woman from burning car

Chaz Cannova used to make fun of his mom for stopping at car wrecks to see if everyone affected was safe. That was until Friday, when he pulled a woman from her burning vehicle on U.S. Highway 51. Full story

University celebrates Asian American Heritage Month

View the schedule of events. Full story

University Museum hosts Photogenesis exhibit

Student photos displayed in museum gallery

Historical artifacts and informational displays are not the only thing populating the halls of the University Museum this month. Full story

Saluki AD Moccia begins search for Eikenberg’s replacement

Days after accepting Dana Eikenberg’s resignation, SIU Athletic Director Mario Moccia has begun his search to find a new women’s basketball head coach. Full story

Stalter brings eight-game hitting streak into tilt vs. SEMO

Ask Michael Stalter or Ken Henderson, and they will tell you Stalter is disappointed with his offensive numbers this season. Full story

Saluki track and field have strong showing at Joey Haines Invite

Five meet victories, 32 other top-five finishes

While the Salukis did not compete in Carbondale, they found a home away from home in the top five. Full story

Saluki volleyball takes four of six tournament matches

SIU volleyball head coach Brenda Winkeler said the tough competition in the Salukis’ second tournament was valuable experience for the team. Full story

Dear Hollywood: Leave the kids at home

These kids, who haven’t even hit puberty yet, saw a horrific rape scene, a man getting his head microwaved and about 100 minutes of vicious cruelty. Full story

City Council incumbents sweep election, keep seats

Candidate Kevin Clark loses by six votes

City Council incumbents Joel Fritzler, Chris Wissmann and Corene McDaniel swept the City Council elections Tuesday, with McDaniel defeating challenger Kevin Clark by just six votes. Full story

Burris visits alma mater in southern Illinois tour

Senator says he is still learning new role

Senator Roland Burris paid a visit to his alma mater during his tour of southern Illinois Tuesday. Full story

Search for compliance director under way

University athletic department administrators said they have already received more than 30 applications to fill one of the office’s most vital positions.   Full story

NPR broadcaster speaks on changes in media

Simon says FOX News, MSNBC fail audiences

The radio personality heard by millions on Saturdays put a face to the voice in Carbondale on Tuesday. Full story

Saluki baseball shuts down SEMO

Precision on the mound and patience at the plate sparked the SIU baseball team’s 7-0 win against Southeast Missouri State. Full story

Saluki softball to tackle Tigers in top-25 battle

Nearly one month after falling to its only ranked opponent, the SIU softball team is in search of redemption west of the Mississippi River. Full story

Salukis struggle to finish up Branson Creek Invitational

Fall from second to seventh in two-day tournament

Though the weather warmed up in Branson, Mo., the clubs went cold as the men’s golf team struggled on the shortened final day of the invitational. Full story

Photo column: Cheers to the season

Last weekend, for a class project, a couple of friends and myself sat on a porch and got drunk. Full story

Party school hangover

Even as bar owners say declining enrollment presents increased challenges for Carbondale nightlife, one professor who coordinates university marketing campaigns said SIUC would need to work harder to shed its party school image. Full story

Sumo wrestling tournament goes awry

Event canceled after participant is injured

A sumo wrestling tournament in honor of Asian American Heritage Month came to an abrupt end after a student was injured in a match. Full story

Memorial Hospital builds room for more patients

Completed renovations and building expansions at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale could allow doctors to help more patients at once, hospital administrators said. Full story

Getting ‘Hitch’ed in the Student Center

Date Doctor David Coleman visits Carbondale

David Coleman is encouraging people to be fat penguins. Fat penguins break the ice, the renowned Date Doctor said during his presentation in Student Center Ballroom D to an audience of more than 150 people. Around eight years ago, a screenplay was written about Coleman’s presentation. Full story

No. 24 Salukis have win streak snapped at No. 10 Mizzou

The momentum of the SIU softball team’s six-game winning streak ended almost as soon as the No. 24 Salukis took the field against Missouri. Full story

Saluki track and field looking to become titans in Tennessee

After collecting a handful of accolades at its last meet, the SIU track and field team is set to take on its next challenge in Knoxville, Tenn. Full story

Rappers bring diversity to Greek Row

Roosevelt Sledge remembers what it was like to go to SIUC. He remembers the ethnic diversity on display in the school, but he also remembers that there was never an opportunity for people from different ethnic backgrounds to mix.   Full story

Party school hangover

Even as bar owners say declining enrollment presents increased challenges for Carbondale nightlife, one professor who coordinates university marketing campaigns said SIUC would need to work harder to shed its party school image. Full story

Sumo wrestling tournament goes awry

Event canceled after participant is injured

A sumo wrestling tournament in honor of Asian American Heritage Month came to an abrupt end after a student was injured in a match. Full story

Memorial Hospital builds room for more patients

Completed renovations and building expansions at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale could allow doctors to help more patients at once, hospital administrators said. Full story

Getting ‘Hitch’ed in the Student Center

Date Doctor David Coleman visits Carbondale

David Coleman is encouraging people to be fat penguins. Fat penguins break the ice, the renowned Date Doctor said during his presentation in Student Center Ballroom D to an audience of more than 150 people. Around eight years ago, a screenplay was written about Coleman’s presentation. Full story

No. 24 Salukis look to rebound against Missouri State

Two days after getting mauled by No. 10 Missouri on the road, the SIU softball team returns home hoping to put the 9-1 defeat behind it. Full story

Saluki tennis hopes to build off midweek wins

The men and women tennis team both have games over the weekend. The women play at home while the men go on the road to Wichita. Full story

Search for engineering dean labeled 'a mess'

The committee charged with finding the next dean of the College of Engineering is in shambles, causing interim Provost Don Rice to halt the search only to revive it 11 days later.   Full story

Cocktails for a cause

Guest speaker Elizabeth Barbero speaks about experiences she had with her heart problems during the Little Red Dress Gala Thursday at Fusion Ultra Lounge in Carbondale. Full story

Two women swap cultures with the Fulbright program

A university professor and an Irish teaching assistant will swap culture tips and help each other gain a better understanding of society as part of the Fulbright Scholarship Program with the International Institute of Education. Full story

Students bypass alcohol awareness message

Cartoons and beer commercials were plentiful in the Wellness Center Thursday. Students were not. Full story

Search for engineering dean labeled 'a mess'

The committee charged with finding the next dean of the College of Engineering is in shambles, causing interim Provost Don Rice to halt the search only to revive it 11 days later.   Full story

Cocktails for a cause

Guest speaker Elizabeth Barbero speaks about experiences she had with her heart problems during the Little Red Dress Gala Thursday at Fusion Ultra Lounge in Carbondale. Full story

Two women swap cultures with the Fulbright program

A university professor and an Irish teaching assistant will swap culture tips and help each other gain a better understanding of society as part of the Fulbright Scholarship Program with the International Institute of Education. Full story

Students bypass alcohol awareness message

Cartoons and beer commercials were plentiful in the Wellness Center Thursday. Students were not. Full story

Saluki tennis hopes to build off midweek wins

The men and women tennis team both have games over the weekend. The women play at home while the men go on the road to Wichita. Full story

No. 24 Salukis look to rebound against Missouri State

Two days after getting mauled by No. 10 Missouri on the road, the SIU softball team returns home hoping to put the 9-1 defeat behind it. Full story

Dear Obama: Look to the Chinese for health care fortune

It’s an outrageous concept to millions of U.S. citizens, but it’s on the way to becoming reality for more than 1 billion Chinese citizens. Full story

Get Out with Ord: History meets fantasy in Dagorhir

Bodies of warriors litter the ground, some leaning against tree trunks and some with their weapons still clenched in their hands. The survivors stand over them, glancing around the field to make sure none of their enemies are left to fight. Full story

Sunrise service draws more than 300 to Bald Knob

ALTO PASS — Most of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace’s metallic panels were missing, but that did not stop a crowd from gathering there for the annual sunrise Easter service Sunday. Full story

Sanskriti showcases Indian culture

From some of the earliest Bollywood tunes to the most recent fashions, more than 200 people celebrated India’s culture and history.  The 12th annual Sanskriti ’09, an event organized by the Indian Student Association, drew more than 200 people to the Civic Center Saturday. Full story

More than 250 participate in Iron Chef Competition

Flames flared as 40 chefs took over Quigley Hall’s kitchens in a fiery competition for the title of SIUC’s Iron Chef on Saturday. Full story

Sunrise service draws more than 300 to Bald Knob

ALTO PASS — Most of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace’s metallic panels were missing, but that did not stop a crowd from gathering there for the annual sunrise Easter service Sunday. Full story

Waters, walk-off home run spark No. 24 Saluki sweep

Power and pitching was all the SIU softball team needed to pull out a doubleheader sweep of Missouri State on Saturday at Charlotte West Stadium. Full story

Salukis swept in rain-shortened weekend series

SIU associate head coach Ken Henderson said it was the same old story for the Saluki baseball team Saturday and he is getting tired of reading it. The Salukis (13-20) were swept in their rain-shortened weekend series against Jacksonville State University at Abe Martin Field Saturday. Full story

Community thanks students for volunteer work

Many portions of the old Carbondale High School are abandoned, but when school lets out at 3 p.m., some could get a different impression. Full story

Missy Tiber tabbed as new Saluki women’s basketball coach

As SIU Athletic Director Mario Moccia introduced the new Saluki women’s basketball head coach, he reached under the podium and revealed a women’s basketball jersey that read “Tiber” across the back with the number 1. The Missy Tiber Era had officially begun. Full story

Get Out with Ord: Frisbee goes ‘Full Tilt’

For those who spent their childhoods playing Ultimate Frisbee at summer camps and in physical education classes, the view of the game as relaxed and casual is not entirely on the mark.   Full story

Irish Festival brings in eclectic rhythms

Those willing to trade in their blue jeans for kilts this weekend will be treated to some free Irish rock ‘n’ roll. The Southern Illinois Irish Festival kicks off for its 13th year Friday. The festival features live music performances throughout the weekend and a Celtic Fair at Turley Park Saturday and Sunday.   Full story

Freshman West a big hit for Salukis

Men's tennis star Eric West is un-defeated in conference play and riding a 15-match winning streak. What makes the freshman tick? Full story

Saluki baseball looks to end eight-game skid at Illinois State

The Saluki baseball team is hoping a week off will help put some of its recent conference woes behind it. SIU (15-23, 3-8 Missouri Valley Conference) will host a three-game series against Illinois State (19-13, 9-4 MVC) starting at 3 p.m. today at Abe Martin Field. Full story

Saluki softball dropped by Evansville 8-2

One day after running circles around Saint Louis in a doubleheader sweep, the SIU softball team returned home only to be upended by Evansville. The Purple Aces used a 10-hit effort, including a pair of home runs, to beat SIU, 8-2. The Salukis were able to smack around nine hits off Evansville’s pitching but left a small village on the base paths as they were only able to push across two runs. Full story

SIU officials refute corruption allegations

SIU Board of Trustees Chairman Roger Tedrick called for a revision of the university’s conflict-of-interest policy after allegations surfaced that he may be in violation of it. Full story

Our Word: Out with the old, in with the new

It shouldn’t be a surprise that the political apple doesn’t fall far from the tree of Illinois politics. Full story

Relay raises money for cancer

SIUC students littered the Carbondale Community High School football field Saturday night and Sunday morning to battle cancer. Full story

State ethics commission holds last public meeting at Morris Library

Chicago-based attorney Andra Medea said people from southern Illinois told her about unethical behavior similar to corruption in the northern Illinois metropolis. Full story

Cardboard Regatta takes over Campus Lake

The college students of SIUC were outdone by a group of high-schoolers in a competition of who could keep a cardboard boat afloat until the finish. Full story

Sri Lankan students do not let war dampen New Year celebration

Sri Lankan students and faculty did not allow their native government’s decision to reject a cease-fire in a three-decade long civil war stop their New Year celebration from the other side of the world. Full story

Bodybuilders seek relief after grueling competition

After being crowned Mr. SIUC Sunday, Brendan Lutz wanted to see the queen. Dairy Queen, that is. Full story

Men win first MVC title since 1990

The SIU men's team won the MVC tournament over the weekend. Doing so qualifies them for the NCAA tournament. Full story

Saluki softball sweeps Bradley

Just before getting ejected from the SIU softball team’s series opening win against Bradley, Kerri Blaylock tried to light a fire under her team. Full story

SIU baseball takes brooms to the Redbirds

After a disappointing first half of the season, the SIU baseball team was more than happy with the way the season’s second half has kicked off. Full story

University awaits governor's OK for capital plan

Approval would mean $85.9 million for SIUC projects

More than $85.9 million for university construction projects is sitting on the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, awaiting his final approval. Full story

Au revoir, my dear Watson

Longtime assistant gets big break

Rodney Watson is finally getting a chance to run a program of his own. Full story

Storm damage leads Lewis students to finish year at middle school

While construction crews repair the roof of Lewis School damaged by the May 8 storm, the 235 displaced students have taken refuge in Carbondale Middle School. Full story

Library moves forward while awaiting capital funds

Summer changes mostly outdoors

As Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn mulls a $17.6 million windfall to Morris Library construction through a capital bill, library administrators are working to improve the library with the resources they have. Full story

Tiber tweets as Saluki women’s basketball looks to move on

Missy Tiber’s office in Lingle Hall is relatively empty, but the new Saluki women’s basketball coach is ready to make some additions to the décor. Full story

Escape the debris with a summer movie

A rundown of four flicks worth a shot

With summer movie season in full swing, it may be difficult to tell the deserving blockbusters from the over-hyped duds. Full story

University funds hinge on Quinn’s tax plan

SIU’s state appropriations could take as long as three months, expected sooner

The university’s state appropriations are fairly secure, administrators say, but hinge on the state Legislature making a decision on Gov. Pat Quinn’s income tax increase. Full story

Durbin promotes 'clunkers' bill in Carbondale

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin stopped in Carbondale Thursday touting legislation he is sponsoring that would give new car buyers federal discounts for improving their gas mileage. Full story

Four Salukis leap to Nationals

They’ve left thousands of hammer-sized dents in the ground. Full story

National hopes fall just short for some

Watching her teammates leave for national competition Monday will just make freshman Jeneva McCall hungry for next year. Full story

Pixar keeps moving 'Up'

I really hate Pixar. No joke, they constantly bust my chops. Full story

Gov. Quinn to speak at university's endangered autism center

Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders threatened by lack of income tax hike

 Former students and coordinators of the university’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders plan to present their case for continued state funding to Gov. Patrick Quinn Thursday during his campus visit. Full story

Council mulls childcare center’s fate

Cole swears in new police chief

 Despite efforts by the City Council to maintain and improve the Eurma C. Hayes Center over the years, Mayor Brad Cole conceded Tuesday that the city “just can’t afford it anymore.” Full story

Salukis reach overseas

Freeman, Evans and Fay take on international teams

 Three Salukis are getting a taste this summer of what the rest of the world has to offer. Full story

Fifteen minutes: Conner sports comedy

While Jasmine Conner had 53 blocks and 67 kills for the SIU volleyball team last season, her coach said another valuable contribution has been her humor. Full story

Another way to enjoy nature

Matt Bliss has problems. Bouldering, a style of rock climbing which does not require all the gear commonly associated with rock climbing, looks at each rock as its own problem. Full story

Council mulls childcare center’s fate

Cole swears in new police chief

 Despite efforts by the City Council to maintain and improve the Eurma C. Hayes Center over the years, Mayor Brad Cole conceded Tuesday that the city “just can’t afford it anymore.” Full story

Salukis reach overseas

Freeman, Evans and Fay take on international teams

 Three Salukis are getting a taste this summer of what the rest of the world has to offer. Full story

Veteran student leader Nate Brown elected trustee

Veteran student leader Nate Brown was elected the new student representative for the SIU Board of Trustees Thursday in a special election that scrambled to replace its former inhabitant. Full story

Students warned against spring break in Mexico

Many students began planning their spring break vacation months ago, but a recent outbreak of crime and violence in Mexico could keep some students from going south of the border. Full story

Treasurer promotes credit card restrictions during campus visit

State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias made a campus appearance Thursday to advocate legislation that would prohibit credit card companies from certain marketing ploys. Full story

Rainbow's End candidates visit Carbondale

Administrators hope to have new director by end of March

The three finalists for the new director’s position at Rainbow’s End visited campus last week to discuss their potential goals as director, administrators said. Full story

How the Salukis can become champions...

ST. LOUIS – Coming off consecutive wins against Drake and Wichita State to close the regular season, the Salukis will need to rattle off three straight wins at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament to extend their season. Full story

Get In with Ord: Racquetball rumble

In the bright rectangle of wood and concrete that is a racquetball court, the sounds ricochet off the walls almost as much as the small rubber ball does. Full story

Senior send-off

Senior Day to be held for 2 p.m. Saturday game vs. Evansville

The time has come for the seniors of the Saluki women’s basketball team to play their final game at the SIU Arena. Full story

SIU hopes to turn season around against Huskies

Salukis take on Huskies at Abe Martin for three-game series beginning Friday

After the SIU baseball team lost to Eastern Illinois Wednesday, associate head coach Ken Henderson said he told the Salukis the truth. Full story

Jake's story

Don't end up like Jake. Full story

Salukis split in the Middle

Midweek series with Middle Tennessee State at 1-1

The SIU baseball team knew the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders could hit, and a day after managing only four runs — one through the first eight innings — the Blue Raiders lived up to their reputation. Full story

Northern Iowa dances alone while MVC notches seven postseason bids

A record seven Missouri Valley Conference teams accepted postseason bids. Yet, Northern Iowa will dance alone. Full story

Quinn proposes tax increases, budget boost for SIU

SPRINGFIELD —Gov. Pat Quinn proposed increasing state income taxes and boosting money for higher education during his first State of the State address Wednesday. Full story

Students use human ashes, cat’s whiskers to make trophies

Ceramics class assignment gives students ultimate creativity

Chris Scamehorn transformed the ashes of a dead body into a true work of art. Full story

Aspiring councilman focuses on green initiatives, transparency

Justin Stofferahn said he would like to take some of the power from Ameren and give a bigger voice to Carbondale residents in city spending. Full story

State employees could face higher pension costs, furlough days

SPRINGFIELD — State employees, including university faculty and staff, could be forced to make higher pension contributions while future state workers may not earn as many retirement benefits. That would be part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to reform Illinois’ pension system. Full story

Get Out with Ord: Grab a pole and go fish

As warmer temperatures and longer days bring students outside, some species of the university community may find themselves the object of unwanted attention. Full story

Master drummer comes to Carbondale

Malinke rhythms and the djembe drum are unfamiliar terms for most Americans, but Moussa Bolokada Conde says they are his lifeblood. Full story

Apocalypse comes to Kleinau Theatre

“Bat on a Wyre” wired with improv, political commentary

Erin Briddick may have the title role in an upcoming show performing at the Marion Kleinau Theatre, but her character does more shrieking than speaking. Full story

Vienna Boys' Choir melds classic, contemporary in Carbondale

The Shryock Auditorioum got a special treat this weekend, as a boys’ choir from Vienna, Austria, came to perform its repertoire of classic and contemporary music. Full story

Donations decrease following upward trend

Recession biggest cause for drop, officials say

Monetary gifts to universities such as SIUC are expected to drop following an upward trend that had collegiate donations at an all-time high, a report says. Full story

Operation Bootstrap graduates 31 participants

Business plans awarded $3,500 seed money

Participants in Operation Bootstrap, an organization that teaches local entrepreneurial hopefuls how to write a business plan and prepare for owning a small business, graduated a class of 31 participants this week. Full story

University Housing ‘goes green’ in Grinnell

Annual Health and Nutrition Fair follows eco-friendly theme

When most people think of going green, broccoli is probably not one of the first things that come to mind. Alyssa Rider hopes to change that. Full story

Health officials tell men to touch themselves

Jackson County Health Department offering free prostate, testicular cancer screenings

Kathy O’Laughlin is encouraging men between the ages of 15 and 35 to do something many of their mothers, girlfriends or wives have opposed for years: touch themselves. Full story

Saluki softball ready for showdown at UNI

Salukis’ pitching hopes to cool Panthers’ bats

The three-game series between the SIU and Northern Iowa softball teams will feature a battle between the Panthers’ high-octane offense and the Salukis’ precise pitching rotation. Full story

SIU baseball hosts Northern Iowa

The SIU baseball team will open conference play at 3 p.m. Friday at Abe Martin Field with the first game in a three-game series against Northern Iowa. Full story

Get Out with Ord: Playtime for puppies

Karen Mullins never intended to stay in her job as long as she has, but said it is love that keeps her there. Full story

Editorial: An interim by any other title is just as tempororary

Our Word

The Faculty Senate passed a resolution Tuesday to remove the interim titles from SIUC’s interim positions. The Daily Egyptian thinks they should spend their time passing resolutions to fill the interim positions with permanent positions by the end of the school year ­— or better yet, acquiring and sorting through applications. Full story

Saluki softball ready for showdown at UNI

Salukis’ pitching hopes to cool Panthers’ bats

The three-game series between the SIU and Northern Iowa softball teams will feature a battle between the Panthers’ high-octane offense and the Salukis’ precise pitching rotation. Full story

SIU baseball hosts Northern Iowa

The SIU baseball team will open conference play at 3 p.m. Friday at Abe Martin Field with the first game in a three-game series against Northern Iowa. Full story

Donations decrease following upward trend

Recession biggest cause for drop, officials say

Monetary gifts to universities such as SIUC are expected to drop following an upward trend that had collegiate donations at an all-time high, a report says. Full story

Operation Bootstrap graduates 31 participants

Business plans awarded $3,500 seed money

Participants in Operation Bootstrap, an organization that teaches local entrepreneurial hopefuls how to write a business plan and prepare for owning a small business, graduated a class of 31 participants this week. Full story

University Housing ‘goes green’ in Grinnell

Annual Health and Nutrition Fair follows eco-friendly theme

When most people think of going green, broccoli is probably not one of the first things that come to mind. Alyssa Rider hopes to change that. Full story

Health officials tell men to touch themselves

Jackson County Health Department offering free prostate, testicular cancer screenings

Kathy O’Laughlin is encouraging men between the ages of 15 and 35 to do something many of their mothers, girlfriends or wives have opposed for years: touch themselves. Full story

Thousands turn out for Player's Ball

White and green shoes, lime green pants, a green polo shirt with the collar popped over a lime green undershirt, a green hat and a gold grill. Josh Houston’s outfit was comparable to many who attended the 2009 Player's Ball to dance, socialize and have a good night. Full story

Clerk: Special election would cost county $40,000

Congressional debate over special election for senate vacancies continues

While lawmakers scratch their heads on whether governors or voters should choose replacement senators, the chief election official in Jackson County said he is concerned about the potential financial strains of a special election. Full story

Tuition costs to decrease for some southern Illinois students

Select high school students in the lower half of the state could soon see lower tuition rates, university administrators say. Full story

Vienna Boys' Choir melds classic, contemporary in Carbondale

The Shryock Auditorioum got a special treat this weekend, as a boys’ choir from Vienna, Austria, came to perform its repertoire of classic and contemporary music. Full story

Software could train batters to anticipate pitchers

SIUC inventors enter national competition

Peter Fadde hopes through software development, he can help train the instincts of athletes, drivers and even surgeons. Full story

Callahan, George enter Saluki record books after series sweep

Milestones headline sweep of UNI

The SIU baseball team completed its three-game sweep of Northern Iowa with a familiar formula.  Closer Bryant George coming out of the bullpen and head coach Dan Callahan sitting in the dugout. Full story

No. 20 Saluki softball salvages finale

McNamara blanks UNI to take series' third game

After dropping both ends of a double header to open its series against Northern Iowa, the SIU softball team turned to its senior to salvage the series finale. And Katie McNamara delivered. The senior left-handed pitcher threw a complete game shut out. Full story

Co-op race encourages healthy habits

From 2-year-old children to people older than 70, more than 200 people participated in the Neighborhood Co-op’s 5k run/walk to encourage healthy lifestyles for all ages. Full story

Cartoon: Party in Limbaugh

See what the alleged future of the Republican party has to say. Full story

Thousands turn out for Player's Ball

White and green shoes, lime green pants, a green polo shirt with the collar popped over a lime green undershirt, a green hat and a gold grill. Josh Houston’s outfit was comparable to many who attended the 2009 Player's Ball to dance, socialize and have a good night. Full story

Clerk: Special election would cost county $40,000

Congressional debate over special election for senate vacancies continues

While lawmakers scratch their heads on whether governors or voters should choose replacement senators, the chief election official in Jackson County said he is concerned about the potential financial strains of a special election. Full story

Tuition costs to decrease for some southern Illinois students

Select high school students in the lower half of the state could soon see lower tuition rates, university administrators say. Full story

Software could train batters to anticipate pitchers

SIUC inventors enter national competition

Peter Fadde hopes through software development, he can help train the instincts of athletes, drivers and even surgeons. Full story

Co-op race encourages healthy habits

From 2-year-old children to people older than 70, more than 200 people participated in the Neighborhood Co-op’s 5k run/walk to encourage healthy lifestyles for all ages. Full story

Diversity discussion centers on university’s core

The changes some students and faculty desire on campus cut right to the university’s core. More than 60 people of varying ages and ethnicities spotted the Student Center Auditorium Monday for “The Summit of Change: Diversity Anniversaries,” and congregated to celebrate the past, present and future advancements in diversity. Full story

Marion Street to be extended in $804,000 project

City promises jobs in road resurfacing, extension

The City of Carbondale plans to complete three road resurfacings and one road extension project, worth roughly $804,000, months before the March 2010 deadline. Full story

University wind turbines could become reality

Year-long survey to gauge effectiveness of turbine almost complete

The university could begin using wind as an energy source nearly two years after discussions to build a wind turbine began, administrators say. Full story

Saluki closer enjoys the stopper’s role

Among all the things scribbled under Bryant George’s baseball cap, “love the game” and “overcome anything” stand out. That’s because the SIU baseball team’s closer does both. The 2009 Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference pick picked up his fourth save of the season in Sunday’s 4-3 win against Northern Iowa. Full story

Lennon, Dieker spring into a new season of Saluki football

On the first day of spring practices for the SIU football team, quarterback Chris Dieker was thinking about December. Full story

Men remain undefeated at home, women continue to coast

Men improve to 5-0 at home, women to 8-4 with road victory

With the way the men’s tennis team has played at home this year, the wins might as well be marked before the matches even start. Full story

Saluki softball drops pair of Aces

Sweeps doubleheader at Evansville

After dropping both ends of a doubleheader against Northern Iowa on Saturday, the SIU softball team slipped past one of the conference’s basement dwellers to get back on track. Full story

SIU baseball hosts Arkansas State in midweek matchup

The SIU baseball team will look to extend its three-game winning streak at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Abe Martin Field, when it hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Full story

Saluki closer enjoys the stopper’s role

Among all the things scribbled under Bryant George’s baseball cap, “love the game” and “overcome anything” stand out. That’s because the SIU baseball team’s closer does both. The 2009 Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference pick picked up his fourth save of the season in Sunday’s 4-3 win against Northern Iowa. Full story

Diversity discussion centers on university’s core

The changes some students and faculty desire on campus cut right to the university’s core. More than 60 people of varying ages and ethnicities spotted the Student Center Auditorium Monday for “The Summit of Change: Diversity Anniversaries,” and congregated to celebrate the past, present and future advancements in diversity. Full story

Marion Street to be extended in $804,000 project

City promises jobs in road resurfacing, extension

The City of Carbondale plans to complete three road resurfacings and one road extension project, worth roughly $804,000, months before the March 2010 deadline. Full story

University wind turbines could become reality

Year-long survey to gauge effectiveness of turbine almost complete

The university could begin using wind as an energy source nearly two years after discussions to build a wind turbine began, administrators say. Full story

City Council candidates address questions at forum

Seven City Council candidates who are vying for three seats answered questions prepared by the League of Women Voters at a forum Monday. The election is April 7. Full story

Students show and tell extern experiences

More than 160 students relive their externships with deans

Kahla Holtz-Fazzini partied with Barry Bonds and Blake Shelton during her spring break. Holtz-Fazzini, a senior from Emington studying radio-television, was one of 163 students in an externship program that placed students in working environments throughout the country. Full story

Conference puts privacy in the spotlight

Center for Study of Crime, Delinquency, and Corrections hosts 'Conference on Privacy and Security'

James LeBeau was shocked when a public records search told him a sex offender was living at his address. Full story

Saluki softball drops pair of Aces

Sweeps doubleheader at Evansville

After dropping both ends of a doubleheader against Northern Iowa on Saturday, the SIU softball team slipped past one of the conference’s basement dwellers to get back on track. Full story

Master drummer comes to Carbondale

Malinke rhythms and the djembe drum are unfamiliar terms for most Americans, but Moussa Bolokada Conde says they are his lifeblood. Full story

SIU baseball hosts Arkansas State in midweek matchup

The SIU baseball team will look to extend its three-game winning streak at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Abe Martin Field, when it hosts the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Full story

Photo column: Waiting

When a mother has her first child, the moments during delivery often can be intense and scary. For mares, the process is similar. Full story

City Council candidates address questions at forum

Seven City Council candidates who are vying for three seats answered questions prepared by the League of Women Voters at a forum Monday. The election is April 7. Full story

Students show and tell extern experiences

More than 160 students relive their externships with deans

Kahla Holtz-Fazzini partied with Barry Bonds and Blake Shelton during her spring break. Holtz-Fazzini, a senior from Emington studying radio-television, was one of 163 students in an externship program that placed students in working environments throughout the country. Full story

Conference puts privacy in the spotlight

Center for Study of Crime, Delinquency, and Corrections hosts 'Conference on Privacy and Security'

James LeBeau was shocked when a public records search told him a sex offender was living at his address. Full story

Moonlight taxi driver can’t weather ‘the perfect storm’

Rob Taylor has been driving a taxi in Carbondale for 10 years, but said the slumping economy and university retention problems would drive him out of business within six weeks. Full story

College costs continue to climb

The SIU Board of Trustees will consider 13 SIUC fee proposals next week that could raise student fees by more than 10 percent. Full story

Open forum falls flat

Just three students turn out to event organized by USG senator

Students had the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns they had about the university at an open forum Wednesday. They didn’t. Full story

Incumbent Chris Wissmann plans to help neighborhoods, small businesses

Six-year incumbent Chris Wissmann said he would work to make neighborhoods more walkable and support local, small businesses to boost Carbondale’s economy. Full story

Sloping enrollment and economy doesn’t decrease Saluki Express use

Close to reaching half a million rides a year for Saluki Express

With Saluki Express nearing half a million rides per year, the bus and shuttle service is increasing the frequency of stops on one route. Full story

Saluki softball wins fourth straight

SIU knocks off Eastern Illinois, 5-1

A focused attack at the mound and at the plate helped the SIU softball team beat in-state rival Eastern Illinois Wednesday at Charlotte West Stadium. Full story

SIU baseball wins 10-3 behind Bullock, Cornell

The fate of a pair of changeups was the difference in the SIU baseball team’s win against Arkansas State. While opposing hitters didn’t have an answer for Saluki starting pitcher Jimmy Cornell’s changeup, Tyler Bullock had no problem smashing Drew Benes’ version of the pitch as he connected on a home run in SIU’s 10-3 win Wednesday at Abe Martin Field. Full story

Apocalypse comes to Kleinau Theatre

“Bat on a Wyre” wired with improv, political commentary

Erin Briddick may have the title role in an upcoming show performing at the Marion Kleinau Theatre, but her character does more shrieking than speaking. Full story

Editorial: Help our state and earn our trust

Our Word

Gov. Pat Quinn wants to increase Illinois’ income tax by 50 percent. As a result, he wants to give SIU a $2.5 million increase on the seven-year stagnant allocation the university receives from the state. Full story

Power pushes SIU softball past EIU

Playing its third game in two days, the SIU softball team dug deep into its power reserve to pull out a non-conference win against Eastern Illinois. Full story

City’s budget proposal calls for service cuts

City manager says pension costs could lead to property tax

The city’s budget proposal is up more than $10 million from last year, and the city manager said Carbondale should consider instituting a property tax to cover the cost of city employees’ pension funds. Full story

University pays Kill, lawsuit dismissed

Former Saluki football coach Jerry Kill was reimbursed for paid vacation days and will not surrender a portion of his salary for accepting another coaching position, his attorney said Tuesday. Kill motioned Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit against the SIU Board of Trustees in which he claimed the university owed him money. Full story

Hill shrinks as Saluki Way plows ahead

Sewer, water lines among construction crews’ progress

The large hill that once stood to the east of SIU Arena is now about half the height it used to be, and will be gone completely in the coming weeks. Full story

Unassuming Mawisire striking fear in opponents

Undefeated in singles heading into conference

Fadzai Mawisire beats her opponents before she ever steps foot on the tennis court.  Full story

Saluki football to expand playbooks

The SIU football team inched its way through a new set of playbooks in Dale Lennon’s first season as head coach. Full story

Photo column: Appreciate all great things Illinois

Photo column

 Many people around the country, and even the state, are not aware of the beautiful wineries that scatter southern Illinois. Full story

Diverse gallery at the Glove

Second-year students in MFA program exhibit work

For 15 SIUC students, there is no such thing as a sophomore slump. Full story

Dana Eikenberg resigns as Saluki women's basketball coach

SIU women’s basketball coach Dana Eikenberg resigned Thursday, ending a five-year career that included a conference championship and allegations that she verbally abused players. Full story

'Baby season' begins at wildlife center

Spring is in the air and it’s baby season at the local wildlife center. Full story

Counseling Center spreads "green" trend to show support

One in Ten awareness campaign launches today

Students are sporting green ribbons and one green fingernail today, not as a fashion trend, but as a statement of support. Full story

SIU hosts Wichita State after long layoff

Salukis hope rest rules over rust

A spring snowstorm in Normal subdued the SIU softball team’s efforts to extend its four-game winning streak. Full story

SIU baseball to host Missouri State

The SIU baseball team will face a tough test this weekend, but the Salukis’ hitters could face their biggest challenge in the first game of the series. Full story

Get Out with Ord: Speed, aggression combine in lacrosse

Eight years ago, Joe Stone fell for a sport that combined the speed and stamina of soccer with the aggression and hitting of hockey.   Full story

Dear Obama: Get to the point, let go of the joint

In journalist David Simon’s acclaimed television series “The Wire,” a police major approaching retirement succumbs to the crumbling city of Baltimore around him after a pre-teen drug runner attempts to sell him drugs while in his uniform. Full story

Dana Eikenberg resigns as Saluki women's basketball coach

SIU women’s basketball coach Dana Eikenberg resigned Thursday, ending a five-year career that included a conference championship and allegations that she verbally abused players. Full story

SIU hosts Wichita State after long layoff

Salukis hope rest rules over rust

A spring snowstorm in Normal subdued the SIU softball team’s efforts to extend its four-game winning streak. Full story

SIU baseball to host Missouri State

The SIU baseball team will face a tough test this weekend, but the Salukis’ hitters could face their biggest challenge in the first game of the series. Full story

Saluki Way hits a rain delay

Wet weather slows construction

Construction of Saluki Way has hit its first snag after a month of good weather and favorable construction conditions. Full story

AAUP in 'wait and see' mode with university

A representative from the American Association of University Professors said the group is in a ‘wait-and-see’ mode as university officials work to internally resolve a faculty dispute that drew national attention last month. Full story

Expert speaks on America’s importance in Middle East

America’s role in the Middle East was the topic of conversation Monday as part of Asian American Heritage Month. Full story

Moccia: More than 100 applicants for Eikenberg’s vacated post

More than 100 people have applied to fill the SIU women’s head basketball coaching position vacated by Dana Eikenberg, Athletic Director Mario Moccia said Monday. Full story

Saluki baseball look to end skid against SEMO

The SIU baseball team is hoping its next road trip leads it back to the winning path. SIU (13-20) travels to Cape Girardeau, Mo., to face Southeast Missouri State (19-13) three days after getting swept in a doubleheader at home against Jacksonville State University in Carbondale. Full story

Alpha Phi Alpha celebrates 75 years

Alpha Phi Alpha members have a lot to celebrate this week. The fraternity’s SIUC chapter marks its 75th anniversary with a full schedule of events this week. Full story

Dear Hollywood: Shut up, Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey has been in Hollywood since 1993 when he came onto the scene in the brilliant “Dazed and Confused.” Since that time, he’s spent 15 percent of the time making good movies and 85 percent of the time being the kind of person you want to keep away from your daughter. Full story

The end is here: Tax reps, IRS offer tips for filing taxes at deadline

Post offices will not extend hours

As tax preparers across the nation settle in for the last day of their busiest three and a half months, many taxpayers will scramble to meet today’s deadline. Full story

Goldman: It’s going to be a difficult year

With university-wide cuts expected, faculty raises intact

With state appropriations still unknown, university administrators have set forth two budget scenarios but will end up in the red no matter which is used, Chancellor Sam Goldman said Tuesday. Full story

New RSO to help musicians network

Local musicians have not had a club or meeting place where they can think of ways to woo crowds or write songs, but that will soon change. Full story

New public policy director emphasizes ethics, education

The new director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute said he hopes to find ways the institute can help close loopholes in state ethics policies and find new revenue streams for higher education without duplicating existing government efforts. Full story

George makes history in Saluki’s ten-inning victory

Junior becomes SIU’s all-time leader in saves

As junior closer Bryant George closed the door on the Redhawks, he opened the Saluki history books. Full story

Blaylock: Salukis will succeed with pitching and defense

With the offense struggling to push across runs, a pair of pitchers paced the SIU softball team to a doubleheader sweep against Missouri Valley Conference rival Wichita State. Now the No. 24 Salukis (25-7) travel to Tennessee-Martin (24-18) Wednesday to begin a six-game road trip. Full story

Salukis sweep Panthers 6-0 in final home match of the season

The SIU men's tennis team improves their home record to 10-1 after an impressive 6-0 victory over Eastern Illinois University. Full story

Photo column: Stars and the moon

A song by Jason Robert Brown called “Stars and the Moon” recounts the love life of a woman who is always chasing something better. She passes up multiple happy endings with men who truly care about her before choosing a man with money and a yacht. Full story

‘Revolution is brewing’

Tea party tax protests reach Carbondale

More than 50 people gathered on Main Street Wednesday to protest government spending, waving signs that said “Born free, but taxed to death” and “Not yours to give." Full story

Countdown to the career search

Career counselors advise preparation can make job market less scary

As graduation looms nearer and the economic recession continues, some students might feel apprehension and even terror at the prospect of a job hunt. Luckily for them, people such as Beverly Robbins can help.   Full story

State Senate president: Higher ed funding will require income tax hike

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton told university administrators Wednesday that raising the state’s income tax is higher education’s best bet. Full story

Sorority pulls together to support sister

Members raise nearly $2,000 for breast cancer walk

Sigma Kappa Sorority raised $1,917.90 Wednesday in support of Kelly Theesfeld, whose mother, Gale, died of breast cancer March 27. Full story

Late inning rally powers Saluki baseball over Illinois

The SIU baseball team’s late inning heroics helped it capture its second straight win. This time, it was against the Salukis’ in-state rival. Full story

Seven-run first sinks No. 24 Saluki softball

The SIU softball team entered its game against Tennessee-Martin behind the strength of a pitching staff coming off back-to-back shutouts. Full story

Editorial: Get out of the corner and get some work done

Interim Provost Don Rice had to send the search committee for a new engineering dean to the corner. Why? Because they couldn’t get along. Full story

Youngsters travel to 'Secret Garden'

Isaiah Herzog will make his McLeod Theatre debut Thursday as Colin Craven in “The Secret Garden.” He is a sixth grader from Carbondale Middle School.   Full story

Volleyball closes out spring schedule with tournament

The SIU volleyball team concludes spring play with their annual tournament here on campus. Full story

Presenting ... Morris Library

Rededication ceremony draws more than 300

Microphones are typically prohibited in the library, but there was an exception Thursday. Full story

State cigarette tax hike awaits House approval

With the 62-cent federal tax hike on cigarettes barely two weeks old, legislation sits in the Illinois House to increase the 98-cent Illinois cigarette sales tax by $1 in the next two years. Full story

USG, trustee candidates use Facebook to campaign

But most admit face-to-face campaigning still more important

Facebook has become a major campaigning tool for student elections as more students acquire personal laptops and Blackberrys everyday. Full story

Women’s golf hopes to peak at MVC championships

Throughout the season, the members of the SIU women’s golf team have said their goal is to peak going into conference. Now the Salukis have a chance to reach that goal. Full story

Baseball looks to hold momentum

Salukis return to conference play with three-game series at Indiana State

After winning back-to-back non-conference games in dramatic fashion, the SIU baseball team hopes the late-inning comebacks will not be necessary heading back into conference. Full story

No. 24 Saluki softball returns to Valley games against Creighton

SIU returns to Valley play

After dropping its last two road games to non-conference opponents, the SIU softball team is ready to play a conference rival. Full story

Morris gets its ribbon cut

Watch Chancellor Goldman celebrate the library's "completion." Full story

Solution to Illinois’ killer heroin may lie on Mexican border

Young people across Illinois are putting a needle in their arms and dying before they can pull it out. Full story

Get Out with Ord: Hockey, off the ice

When the weather is warm and the ice has melted, it’s hockey season for a group of SIUC students.   Full story

Student sues BOT in connection with sexual harassment

A student worker is suing the SIU Board of Trustees, alleging the university fired him after he made a sexual harassment claim against a professor.   Full story

SIUC not to pursue on-campus smoking ban

As many colleges in the St. Louis area adopt policies that ban smoking on campus, Chancellor Sam Goldman said he does not feel a similar ban is necessary at SIUC. Full story

MVC tennis champ Salukis to take on UCLA in first round of NCAA tournament

SIU opens NCAA tournament play against the UCLA tennis team. Full story

Saluki men finish third in Missouri Valley Conference Championship

Sixth straight top-four finish

For the sixth straight year, the Salukis came close to hoisting their first-ever conference tournament over their heads. Full story

Salukis slammed by Illini

It was a game of inches for SIU baseball Tuesday. Unfortunately for them, they came up just a bit short. Full story

SIUC duo spreads Celtic pride nationwide

When WSIU removed a broadcast celebrating Celtic music, Bryan Crow felt he had to do something. Full story

Operating with Understanding

Teen mother.  What comes to mind when you hear those words? Full story

Heat advisories surround Carbondale

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories, which means outside temperatures feel as if they were between 105 and 115 degrees, for counties north of Carbondale and across the Mississippi River until 7 p.m. Saturday. Full story

Strip to see summer changes

The Strip will see many changes this summer, some of which are apparent already. Full story

All-time Saluki Draft Face-off

Select out of a draft pool of every Saluki in history

Dozens of Salukis have felt knots in their stomach on NBA draft day. Today, those knots return. Full story

Saluki Draft: Depth chart

Now that the draft is done, here are the resulting teams. Full story

Local band spreads the good times

All Patrick Reynolds, Dave Petrizzo and Colin Finn want people to do is dance and have a good time. Full story