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Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor September 17, 2023

After a 370-day residency in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Wheel will return to Carbondale after the No. 15/18 Southern Illinois Salukis (3-0) rallied to upset the No. 13/15 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks...

The Salukis take the field for the first game of the season as they face Austin Peay at home Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Bring back the Wheel! Salukis aim for revenge in rivalry game against SEMO

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

It was a tough pill to swallow last season when the Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) Redhawks stole a win and “The Wheel” at Saluki Stadium via a last-second touchdown. It left Saluki players, coaches...

Chris Hartley shows off a praying mantis to a mother and her son at Rend Lake during the Environmental Science Series event September 2, 2023 in Benton, Ill.

Spiders, scorpions and scarabs, oh my! Nature program gets people close to creepy crawlies

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter and photographer September 12, 2023

Humans are born with two fears: loud sounds and heights. Fear of the unknown comes later. Most people become inherently afraid of creepy crawlies like spiders and insects due to not understanding them....

SIU’s ‘Journey to the Eclipse’ focuses on 2017 event

SIU’s ‘Journey to the Eclipse’ focuses on 2017 event

By Tim Crosby, Staff Reporter September 6, 2023

A series of public talks which began Friday is shedding light on the upcoming total eclipse this April, as well as other celestial studies. “Journey to the Eclipse” talk was held at Guyon Auditorium...

Korean middle schoolers enjoy summer English camp at SIU

Korean middle schoolers enjoy summer English camp at SIU

By Cian Lehtonen August 30, 2023

More than a dozen middle school students from South Korea say they are in awe of the kindness of people in Carbondale. “I like their welcoming atmosphere. They were really delicate, and warm-hearted,”...

Student Involvement Fair: There’s Something For Everyone

Student Involvement Fair: There’s Something For Everyone

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter August 30, 2023

From sororities and fraternities to academic organizations and sports-related clubs; there is an organization for everyone at SIU. Each semester, Southern Illinois University hosts its involvement fair...

It’s finally the weekend…but what is there to do?

It’s finally the weekend…but what is there to do?

By Daily Egyptian Editorial Board August 22, 2023

You’ve just finished a grueling first week of school. You enjoy the freedom of your newfound college experience but you weren’t ready for the sheer number of discussion posts you would have due by...

Cabbage Kimchi, Haimulpajeon and cucumber kimchi sit on the plates on the table April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill.

Korean families get festive to make staple side dish

By Cian Lehtonen, Staff Writer May 3, 2023

Kimchi, a traditional Korean “banchan,” or side dish, is – of all the various side dishes served with each meal – the most essential for all Korean people, regardless of the region they live in...

Waka Flocka performs and poses for a photo with concert-goers while surrounded by the crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

Waka Flaka Flame Concert at the Shyrock Auditorium

By Dominique Martinez-Powell and Lylee Gibbs May 3, 2023

Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography

The Hill Gang cooking out and enjoying the Salukis baseball game April 29th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

The “Hill Gang” provides more than a spark for Saluki baseball and its fans

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

While Itchy Jones Stadium has bleachers, the far more popular place to be is just beyond the concourse. Simply known as “the hill,” it has been a part of SIU baseball lore since the early 1960s,...

Cardboard Boats launch for the race at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Students had a great time at the 48th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

By Breanna Gallagher, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

The SIU 48th annual cardboard boat regatta was held Saturday April 22. The SIU boat regatta was the first documented regatta created by Richard Archer for a final exam project in 1974. The competition...

Welcome to Salukicon!

Welcome to Salukicon!

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter and photographer April 26, 2023

From cosplayers to dozens of vendors to special guests, this year’s Salukicon was unlike any other. Hundreds of people around southern Illinois attended the small convention. Salukicon began five...

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