Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating the 50th birthday of a pioneering program that has trained thousands of motorcyclists to safely navigate streets and highways. In addition to marking the…
Author: Christi Mathis
Pearce Bolton was totally focused as he climbed behind the wheel of the car. The man from Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, was determined to show that having a disability wouldn’t…
A stormy morning gave way to an afternoon of waves and wind and the competition was fierce as hundreds of visitors viewed the 46th annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at…
Have you ever seen a massive purple monster, a shark with mouth wide open or a slice of pepperoni pizza sail across a lake? Or perhaps, you’ve watched a giant colorful tennis shoe, a spaceship or even a sleek Corvette float along a watery race course.
Interacting with people and having a positive impact on their lives – that’s what Sally Wright loves most about her job with SIU’s Recreational Sports and Services.
Where to go first? After all, there are so many yummy food choices at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Lentz Dining Hall, it’s quickly apparent this place bears no resemblance to…
Walter A. Davis III remembers what it’s like. After graduating from high school, he wasn’t sure he was cut out for college.
When can you get college credit for experiencing the great outdoors while on a camping and canoeing expedition? When it’s part of a unique outdoor recreation learning adventure within the…
Korey Lindsey’s ardent, unabashed love for football led him to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned numerous honors and a ticket to the pros. Now, after a few years…
When a crucial part was needed for a much-used campus facility, a couple of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students proved true the old proverb that “necessity is the mother of…