The Southern Illinois Salukis are the varsity athletic teams representing Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The nickname comes from the Saluki, the Royal Dog of Egypt and the Persian greyhound, which ties into the fact that southern Illinois has had the nickname "Little Egypt" for just under 200 years.
What is Carbondale IL known for?
A city of more than 21,857 residents, Carbondale is home to a thriving business community strongly boosted by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, recognized nationally for outstanding education, research, and athletics.
Is Southern Illinois d1?
The Southern Illinois Salukis football program represents Southern Illinois University Carbondale in college football. The Salukis are a member of the NCAA and compete at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level (formerly known as NCAA Division I-AA).
Is Southern Illinois University a party school?
SIU has long had a reputation as a “party school.” While these parties began in the early 1900s as family fun celebrations, by the end of the 20th century the festivities began to go too far, even erupting into violent riots. Between the 1970s and the early 2000s, it was not unusual to see a protest on the SIU campus.
What is SIU Carbondale mascot?
SalukisУниверситет Южного Иллинойса в Карбондейле / Талисман
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