Volleyball defeats Missouri State on Senior Night Nov 8, 2009
Jennifer Berwanger led the Salukis with 18 digs and 19 kills. - The Southern Illinois volleyball team defeated Missouri State in their final home match of the season (25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 14-25, 15-11). (Siusalukis.com)
Every message found in river is like a story in a bottle Nov 8, 2009
A few months later, his father received a call from a teacher at Unity Point Elementary School near Carbondale, Ill. "This lady called and she was ecstatic," Krist says. (Pensacola News Journal)
Women's Basketball falls to Washington University in final exhibition game Nov 8, 2009
Stephany Neptune led the Salukis with 25 points and 15 rebounds. By Shalae Patrickwww. (Siusalukis.com)
Swimming and Diving falls to University of Illinois Nov 8, 2009
Women's team drops its first dual meet of the season. By Dana Ingraham www. (Siusalukis.com)
Nick Evans' tip-in lifts Men's Basketball over Southern Indiana, 71-69 Nov 8, 2009
Salukis rally from 10-point deficit in second half. - You couldn't have written a better script for the ending of Saturday's exhibition game between Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana. (Siusalukis.com)
Women's Basketball hosts final exhibition game Nov 7, 2009
GAME INFORMATION Site: Carbondale, Ill. - SIU Arena (9,409) Head Coach: (167-70 overall, 0-0 at SIU) 2008-09 Season Record: 9-19 2008-09 Conference Record: 5-13 2008-09 Conference Finish: eighth Radio: N/A Video Streaming: www. (Siusalukis.com)
DVD's of Football's Victory at Northern Iowa On Sale Now Nov 6, 2009
DVD's of Football's Victory at UNI On Sale Now - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. DVD's of Football's Victory at UNI On Sale Now. (Siusalukis.com)
Three Football Players Named Academic All-District Nov 6, 2009
Ryan Patton, Ryan Kernes and Mike McElroy all repeated their honors from a season ago. - For the second year in a row, three Southern Illinois football players were selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams, as voted upon by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). (Siusalukis.com)
Special Ticket Prices for Final Game at McAndrew Nov 6, 2009
Old National Bank will be giving away a commemorative item at McAndrew's final game. - The end is near for McAndrew Stadium, but not without one more regular-season game when the Salukis host Missouri State on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. The game will be the front end of a Super Saluki Doubleheader with Men's Basketball hosting UT-Martin at 7:05 p.m. at the SIU Arena. (Siusalukis.com)
Jennifer Berwanger named Academic All-District Nov 6, 2009
- Junior outside hitter was one of 12 student-athletes named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V Women's Volleyball Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Berwanger, who carries a 3. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball hosts Wichita State and Missouri State in final home weekend Nov 5, 2009
MATCH INFORMATION Date(s): November 6-7 Location: Carbondale, Ill. Site(s): Davies Gym (1,200) The Series: SIU trails WSU, 18-27; SIU trails MSU, 14-34 Head Coaches: (152-142 overall, 70-70 at SIU); Chris Lamb (211-90 overall and at WSU); Melissa Stokes (310-142 overall and at MSU) Saluki Assistant Coaches: (Associate Head Coach); ; (Student Assistant) Gametracker: www. (Siusalukis.com)
From Princeton to the Emmys Nov 5, 2009
After Vaughn graduated from PHS, he attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and graduated in May with a degree in cinema and photography, with a specialization in film production. The project he won his Emmy for was a short 16mm film he directed/produced/shot/edited during the spring 2008 with another SIUC student, Adam Slutsky. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Softball announces dates for Winter Camps Nov 4, 2009
The winter hitting and pitching camps will take place Jan. 15-16 and Jan. 22-23. - The Southern Illinois University Softball team has announced the dates for their winter camps and clinic. (Siusalukis.com)
Democratic, Republican primary fields loaded for statewide offices Nov 3, 2009
"There's an opportunity for new people to step forward," said Cole, who is mayor of Carbondale. Among Republicans filing Monday to run for governor were Dan Proft, former state party chairman Andy McKenna and former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Saluki Basketball conducts annual Media Day at Stadium Grille Nov 3, 2009
- Saluki men's basketball head coach and women's basketball head coach discussed the prospects for their teams during Media Day at Stadium Grille. Here is transcript of the press conference. (Siusalukis.com)
Green Party has full slate of candidates for state races Nov 3, 2009
Whitney, a Carbondale attorney, is taking his second shot at the state's highest office from the Green Party after riding a wave of discontent among voters in 2006 ... Rich Whitney of Carbondale, governor. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Conference Championship Up For Grabs Saturday Nov 3, 2009
The winner between SIU and SDSU secures the leagues automatic playoff bid. Deji Karim is the nation's second-leading rusher. (Siusalukis.com)
Women's Basketball takes down Quincy in exhibition play Nov 2, 2009
Eboni Crayton posted 15 points and eight rebounds in her Saluki debut. By Shalae Patrickwww. (Siusalukis.com)
Men's Basketball cruises to 82-55 exhibition win over Henderson State Nov 1, 2009
Justin Bocot led SIU with 16 points. - Saluki fans got a dash of the past along with a glimpse at the future during Saturday night's men's basketball exhibition win over Henderson State. (Siusalukis.com)
Green Party files for election; Democrat Gill to run for seat Oct 31, 2009
Leading the ticket again will be Rich Whitney, a Carbondale attorney who ran for the post in 2006 and helped the party gain easier access to the ballot this time around ... In the 115th House District, for example, Green Party candidate Charlie Howe of Carbondale wants to take on incumbent state Rep. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Swimming and Diving stays unbeaten at home Oct 31, 2009
Salukis record two wins against Washington University. By Dana Ingraham www. (Siusalukis.com)
Hairston, Jr. Contributing in World Series Oct 31, 2009
Former Saluki is fourth alum to play in World Series. By Michael Bensonwww. (Siusalukis.com)
Ill. House OKs caps on political donations Oct 30, 2009
"When businesses start making expansion and relocation decisions, many of them will look at the state and say now, `Will I have to pay to play? Will I be shaken down by candidates?'" said David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Right now, Illinois law places no cap at all on the size of political contributions. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Isaacson opens photo studio Oct 29, 2009
Nicole Isaacson, who graduated from Princeton High School and then earned her bachelor;s degree in photography from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2004, moved Nicole Isaacson Photography to 927 N. Main St. in Princeton in August, after operating her business from a smaller apartment for three years. I like to take relaxed photos, not all formal and posed photos,; she said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Toni Whitfield named student Lincoln Laureate Oct 29, 2009
-- A Southern Illinois University Carbondale civil engineering student is this year's student laureate at the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. a senior from Johnston City, received word this week that she will represent SIUC with the honor during a Nov. 7 ceremony in Springfield. (Siusalukis.com)
Halloween Bash a success Oct 29, 2009
- Southern Illinois University Saluki Athletics partnered with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee Wednesday night to turn SIU Arena into a fun and spooky Halloween adventure. Children of all ages and all costumes traveled to the haunted arena to take part in the event. (Siusalukis.com)
Football at Indiana State on Mediacom Cable Oct 28, 2009
22 in Carbondale with Tom Ackerman (play-by-play) and Darren Kinnard (color analyst). RADIO: Saluki Sports Network with Mike Reis (play-by-play), Gene Green (color analyst) and (sideline) on WVZA-FM 105. (Siusalukis.com)
State stops reimbursing universities for giving vets free tuition Oct 28, 2009
That means about $4 million this year for Southern Illinois University's Carbondale campus, where more than 700 veterans attend school, said budget director Carol Henry. That $4 million will just have to come from other places around SIU, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Trojans without Coon tonight Oct 27, 2009
I spent the last 20 minutes of our game at Carbondale on the phone with another relative who was at the game, Marlo said ... Marion, the South Seven Conference champ, had beaten league and neighboring rival Carbondale twice during the regular season but fell behind 2-0 before rallying for Saturday s 5-3 regional championship win over the Terriers ... Carbondale is definitely our rival, Marlo said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Halloween Bash Wednesday in the SIU Arena Oct 27, 2009
The SIU Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting the Halloween Bash. - The Southern Illinois University Athletics Department and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting a Halloween Bash this Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the SIU Arena from 6-8 p.m.. (Siusalukis.com)
Dieker Out Six Weeks Oct 27, 2009
Redshirt freshman Paul McIntosh will replace Dieker. Dieker ranks eighth in school history with 26 career touchdown passes. (Siusalukis.com)
Ill. candidates line up to file for Feb. primary Oct 27, 2009
Among the first Republicans filing for the No. 2 spot was Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole. Other Republicans filing include Jason Plummer of Edwardsville and Don Tracy of Springfield. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sports Network Tabs Lindsey as National Player of the Week Oct 27, 2009
Kickoff is set for 11:05 a.m. CT and the game is being televised live in Carbondale on Mediacom Ch. 22. (Siusalukis.com)
Saluki Athletics holds Scholar Athlete Banquet Oct 26, 2009
170 student-athletes were honored at the Scholar Athlete Banquet Sunday morning. - Southern Illinois University student-athletes were awarded for their academic success Sunday morning at the Scholar-Athlete Banquet held in the SIU Arena. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball takes down Bradley in four sets Oct 25, 2009
Alicia Johnson led the Salukis with 19 kills. By Shalae Patrickwww. (Siusalukis.com)
Football Wins 11th-Straight MVFC Game Oct 25, 2009
SIU improves to 6-1 on the year and 5-0 in the MVFC. - No. 3 Southern Illinois won its 11th-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game and its 16th-straight league home game with a 27-8 victory over Youngstown State, Saturday on Family Weekend at McAndrew Stadium. (Siusalukis.com)
Football Hosts Youngstown State on Family Weekend Oct 22, 2009
Third-Ranked Salukis Seek 11th-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference Win. No. 3 Southern Illinois welcomes in Youngstown State on Family Weekend in the second to last game at McAndrew Stadium, Saturday at 3 p.m.. (Siusalukis.com)
Poll shows Illinoisans want big budget cuts but oppose trimming in many areas Oct 22, 2009
CARBONDALE Illinoisans think the state needs to make big cuts to its budget, but they can t identify where they should be made. Those are the latest results from a statewide poll taken by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ... Becky wrote on Oct 21, 2009 1:55 PM:" Here's a start:http://www.cagw.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=11378The $686 Million in Illinois Wasteful Spending includes: $4 million for a Ford Technical Training Center in Chicago... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SIU faculty gets $2.6M in stimulus grants Oct 22, 2009
The research projects of 14 faculty members at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and Carbondale were awarded grants totaling nearly $2. 61 million by the National Institutes of Health. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Football Ranked No. 3; Tickets Available for Saturday's Game Oct 22, 2009
Saturday's Family Weekend game is expected to reach the same attendance figure and good weather is in the forecast for Carbondale. The Salukis are one of just seven schools in the country to have a candidate for the both the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan Awards. (Siusalukis.com)
Former Baseball Player Shinning in ALCS Oct 22, 2009
As a Saluki, Hairston played two seasons in Carbondale and was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 1996. He was selected two MVC All-Tournament teams and was inducted into the Saluki Hall of Fame on Jan. 9, 2009. (Siusalukis.com)
Chris Lowery press conference transcript Oct 22, 2009
- Saluki men's basketball coach met with the media prior to Monday's practice in SIU Arena. "Practice is going well. They've practiced hard. Our older guys are really doing a great job of being leaders. I think that's the biggest difference between now and last year. We really tried hard not to talk at all about last year. I think they've done a good job of being what we need them to be.". (Siusalukis.com)
Talk Football at "Lennon Live" Monday Night Oct 22, 2009
Join coach Lennon and host Mike Reis at Buffalo Wild Wings in Carbondale ... - "Lennon Live" - the official radio show of Southern Illinois University head coach - airs live from Buffalo Wild Wings in Carbondale Monday night from 6-7 p.m. ... 1 - Carbondale WMOK-AM, 920 - Metropolis, Ill. (Siusalukis.com)
Men's Basketball adds Diamond Taylor and Caleb Long to roster Oct 22, 2009
- Saluki men's basketball coach announced the addition of two freshmen to the Southern Illinois University men's basketball roster on Monday. a 6-foot-4 guard, joined the Salukis after originally signing with Wisconsin. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball Ends Homestand With Loss to Salukis Oct 21, 2009
(Tuesday, October 20, 2009) The Redhawks volleyball team saw their two match winning streak come to end as they dropped a tightly contested 3-1 (23-25, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25) to non-conference, regional rival Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in Houck Field House on Tuesday evening. The loss concluded the Redhawks five-match homestand in which they went 2-3. (Gosoutheast.com)
Senate Week in Review: Oct. 12-16 Oct 21, 2009
Prior to veto session, members of the Senate Redistricting Committee traveled to Carbondale Oct. 13 for the fourth in a series of hearings on redistricting reform in Illinois ... During an Oct. 13 redistricting hearing in Carbondale, representatives from the Paul Simon Institute offered suggestions for changing the state;s process of drawing legislative districts. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Swimming & Diving Oct 20, 2009
MISSOURI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Men's Swimming. vs. Suluki Open Water 5K. (Mutigers.com)
Hughes Named OVC Offensive Player of the Week Oct 20, 2009
Hughes and her Redhawks teammates conclude their five-match homestand on Tuesday evening as they host non-conference regional rival Southern Illinois University at Carbondale at Houck Field House. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m. as the contest will be web-streamed live on www. (Gosoutheast.com)
Southern Illinois G Hare dismissed from team Oct 20, 2009
Southern Illinois guard Ryan Hare dismissed from team - ESPN. Updated: October 19, 2009, 11:27 AM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Ryan Hare dismissed from Men's Basketball team Oct 19, 2009
- Southern Illinois University sophomore guard has been dismissed from the men's basketball team for a violation of team rules and policies, head coach announced Sunday. Hare, who started 26 games as a freshman in 2008-09, had previously been suspended from the team following an arrest on Sept. 19. (Siusalukis.com)
Charles Tracy Oct 17, 2009
He graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1961 and from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business Administration. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Saluki Basketball begins season with Maroon Madness Oct 17, 2009
Over 800 fans filed into Davies Gym to see 2009-10 Saluki basketball teams. - The Southern Illinois men and women's basketball teams took the floor tonight for Maroon Madness. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball falls at home to Drake Oct 17, 2009
Jennifer Berwanger led the Salukis with 13 kills and 11 digs. By Shalae Patrickwww. (Siusalukis.com)
SIU Athletics Unveils New Law School Tennis Courts Oct 16, 2009
Chancellor Goldman, AD Moccia present at ribbon-cutting. L ro R: Women's Tennis head coach Audra Nothwehr, Chancellor Samuel Goldman, AD Marion Moccia, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Larry Dietz. (Siusalukis.com)
MVFC Game of the Week to air Live Cut-Ins of Football Game Oct 16, 2009
SIU's game is also being televised locally in Carbondale on Mediacom Channel 22, and in Iowa on Cedar Falls Utilities ... 1 - Carbondale WMOK-AM, 920 - Metropolis, Ill. (Siusalukis.com)
Volleyball hosts Drake, Creighton this weekend Oct 15, 2009
MATCH INFORMATION Date(s): October 16-17 Location: Carbondale, Ill. Site(s): Davies Gym (1,200) The Series: SIU leads DU 31-14; SIU trails CU 9-22 Head Coaches: (148-139 overall, 66-67 at SIU); Phil McDaniel (25-27 overall and at DU); Kirsten Bernthal Booth (112-83 overall and at CU) Saluki Assistant Coaches: (Associate Head Coach); ; (Student Assistant) Gametracker: SIUSalukis. (Siusalukis.com)
Football Set for Heavyweight Bout at No. 2 UNI Oct 14, 2009
22 in Carbondale with Scott Warmann (play-by-play) and Darren Kinnard (color analyst) ... 22 in Carbondale) with Scott Warman (play-by-play) and Darren Kinnard (color analyst) calling the game, which also airs on Cedar Falls Utilities. (Siusalukis.com)
Former Blagojevich aide raises $354,000 in Senate bid Oct 14, 2009
She plans to make stops this week in Champaign-Urbana and Carbondale on what she is calling a "listening tour.". Jackson is vying for the Democratic nomination against state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and former Chicago inspector general David Hoffman. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
IVCC will host State University Transfer Day Oct 14, 2009
Representatives from the following universities will be available to meet with interested students at IVCC;s fair: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern University at Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University. This is an opportunity for students and area... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Spots still available for Fall 2009 Softball Hitting Academy Oct 13, 2009
The four-week specialized hitting academy will take place at SportsBlast located in Carbondale behind the University Mall. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the Southern Illinois coaching staff in a small group setting. (Siusalukis.com)
Saluki Way construction update Oct 13, 2009
- The Saluki Way project is seeing significant progress and remains on schedule, according to the original timeline. The most visible progress in the past month has been the installation of steel beams for the football stadium and team facility. (Siusalukis.com)
Change coming in state redistricting process? Oct 11, 2009
The next hearing will take place at noon Tuesday in Carbondale at Southern Illinois University's Morris Library. Under the state constitution, boundaries for seats in Congress and the Illinois House and Senate are redrawn every 10 years to reflect changes in population. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Football Pulls Away in Second Half to Win 43-23 Oct 11, 2009
SIU scored 20 unanswered points to pull away in second half. - An electric first half full of big offensive plays was topped by two huge Saluki defensive plays that allowed No. 6 Southern Illinois to win its ninth-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game with a 43-23 victory over Illinois State, Saturday on Homecoming at McAndrew Stadium. (Siusalukis.com)
Swimming and Diving cruises over Miami Oct 11, 2009
Men's team improves to 2-0 in first home dual meet of the season. By Dana Ingraham www. (Siusalukis.com)
Pantagraph, Web site, staff win awards in annual contests Oct 10, 2009
In Illinois, its daily newspapers are in Bloomington, Carbondale, Charleston-Mattoon, Decatur, and the Quad Cities. Posted in on Friday, October 9, 2009 7:50 am Updated: 7:52 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
