When Madelyn Heinecke first walked onto campus, she already knew her passion centered on agriculture. What she did not expect was to be the first student from Southern Illinois University…
When you think of pregnancy cravings, you might picture foods like pickles, chocolate, licorice, tacos or other random combinations. What you might not imagine is a pregnant mare being picky…
When first walking on campus at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, it is often hard to choose from the 200 degree plans available. Bill Sieber faced that problem as an undergraduate,…
Say the word “Egypt” and you probably picture pyramids, sphinxes and pharaohs of old. Yet, how many of us know what this world looked like or the influence it still…
You might not be accustomed to seeing pictures, facts and articles about pigs on your Facebook feed, but one student is spending the next several months sharing important information to…
Celebrating SIU’s Saluki TRADITION, Saluki PRIDE and Saluki PROMISE for SIU’s 150thAnniversary, This Is SIU is publishing a monthly feature detailing the past, present and future of notable places, events…
Suicide rates in the United States have been increasing over the last 20 years, with the disparity between rural and urban areas widening over time. Youth face some of the…
Domestic violence is an issue that involves too many families and individuals across the world. Every minute, an average of 20 people are involved in domestic violence in the United…
The phrase, “you are what you eat” is never more true than when it comes to eating fish. With 20,000 metric tons of rainbow trout produced in the U.S. in…
With over 29 million podcast episodes available today, up from 18.5 million in 2018, the relatively new media channel is quickly gaining popularity with people of all ages. Jumping on…