Analysis
SalukiAI Game 2 Preview: Southern Illinois at Purdue
SIU football has won two of its last three against FBS opponents. Tomorrow's matchup with Purdue gives the Salukis another chance to shine on a big stage.
Joe Szynkowski
2005 SIU journalism grad. Saluki season-ticket holder. Covered sports for The Southern. Founder and owner of The UpWrite Group - a strategic communications firm HQd in Marion, Illinois.
Analysis
SalukiAI says Dawgs Start Strong v. Thomas More
PLUS: Saluki Volleyball wins in a nail-biter to open the season...and more.
News
SIU Volleyball Heads South Hungry to Shake Up the Valley
First-year head coach Brittany Harry leads SIU into the Bearkat Invitational Friday, aiming to reset the program’s trajectory with a veteran core and fresh energy.
Feature
When You See the 'SL,' Remember: Sharon Loved
To understand Sharon Lipe's legacy, you have to understand the program she anchored.
Opinion
Soccer Column: The Case for Showing Up
SIU women's soccer has the blueprint, the buy-in from its roster, and a coach with a proven track record. What remains to be seen is whether fans will buy in too.
Opinion
Why Go to Europe When You Can Go to Econ 101?
Ali Dibba’s waiver is a signal that college basketball is entering a different economy.
Opinion
The Salukis’ Secret to Unlocking DJ Williams? Look in the Running Back Room
The Salukis have the line. They have the scheme. They have the quarterback. Do they have the running backs?
Opinion
Why Scott Nagy Gets Southern Illinois Better Than You Think
Quietly, quickly, and intentionally, Scott Nagy is reshaping SIU's basketball program’s identity — one local recruit at a time.
News
Why SIU’s New Ticketing Strategy Is a Win Before the Wins
As we line up our next round of Sunday Sitdown interviews, we wanted to share our thoughts on SIU's new ticketing partnership that was announced earlier this week.
Feature
From the Streets of Laredo: Saluki Setter Emma Lade Ready to Make Some Noise
In this feature by fellow Saluki Julie Kaiser, we dive into Emma Lade’s vision for building something special with SIU volleyball.
Feature
Sunday Sitdown: On MLB Draft Night, Matt Schark Is Right Where He Belongs...Ready
It's MLB Draft night! We caught up with SIU slugger Matt Schark to see how he's feeling as he hopes to parlay an outstanding senior season into a draft selection.
Opinion
Basketball Chemistry Starts in July, Not March
Recruiting is now a year-round exercise. When the portal window opens each spring, staffs focus as much on retaining core players as adding new talent, knowing lucrative NIL offers can sway even the most committed athletes. SIU has handled this year with poise.