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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Karla Berry, left in black, discusses plans with her eclipse production students at Saluki Stadium
Photo provided by Mark Stoffel

The eclipse live: Meet the professor and students bringing the event to the world

By Daily Egyptian Staff April 3, 2024

When the moon starts to creep in front of the sun at 12:42 p.m. local time on April 8, Associate Professor Karla Berry and her students will be making sure people all across the globe can experience the...

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SIU’s heliophysics research fuels solar discoveries

By Annalise Schmidt , Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

Heliophysics, the study of the sun and its impact on the solar system, takes center stage as astronomers prepare for an extraordinary celestial event: the total solar eclipse. As the world awaits this...

Corey Tester, a professor at Southern Illinois University shows the total eclipse path for the upcoming Eclipse on April 8. He will be one of the
official designers and photographers who will capture the upcoming eclipse March 28, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.
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Art in the shadows: The eclipse artistry of Professor Corey Tester

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter April 3, 2024

One of the faculty members currently working to make the total solar eclipse a success is Associate Instructor Corey Tester. The School of Art and Design's Visual Resource Specialist is also a designer...

Yemisi and James Anderson holding their Flava Pack Spices from their business The JAY Effect March 20, 2024 at Redeemer Community Church in Carbondale, Illinois. Daylin Williams | dwilliams@dailyegyptian.com

Busy Carbondale Spring Fest anticipated in honor of the eclipse

By Katie Kwasneski, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

This year’s Carbondale Spring Fest may be the busiest yet, with traffic through southern Illinois increasing to view the total eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8 at the Washington Street Garden,...

Basketball head coach Scott Nagy (middle) is presented a Saluki jersey by Athletic Director Tim Leonard (right) and Chancellor Austin Lane (left) in an introduction event March 29, 2024 at Charles Helleny Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

It’s the Valley, Scott: Nagy introduced as Saluki head coach

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor March 29, 2024

As SIU athletic director Tim Leonard and Chancellor Austin Lane presented new men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy with a Saluki jersey below a maroon and white balloon arch, confetti rained down with...

Scott Nagy has coached the Wright State Raiders since 2016, and has been a head coach in college basketball since 1995. Photo provided by Wright State Athletics, credited to Scott Galvin.

SIU hires Scott Nagy as men’s basketball head coach

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor March 28, 2024

Wright State head coach Scott Nagy has been hired as the next head coach for the SIU Salukis, the university announced on Thursday afternoon. It was first reported on Thursday morning by ESPN’s Jeff...

Katie Lipe (Left), Josephine Bailey (Center), Kulisara Lukes (Right) pose in front of the Carbondale, IL Fire Truck. March 20th, 2024

Badd Axe Ladies sparks interest in fire service careers

By Annalise Schmidt , Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

In a weekend packed with empowerment and education, eight young women seized the opportunity to step into the world of firefighting. The Badd Axe Ladies job-shadowing program was not just about teaching...

Jakayla Sherrod, Bella Musselman, Naomi Greer, KaMahri Scott wait as the other 2024 Ebony Ball Court contestants to be announced at the 3rd annual Ebony Ball. Naomi Greer won Miss. BAC Senior and KaMahri Scott won Miss. BAC freshman.

BAC Ebony Ball Week seeks to educate and empower

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

  The Black Affairs Council (BAC), a student-led organization dedicated to promoting the culture and history of the African diaspora, recently hosted a Spirit Week from March 18-22. The week-long...

SIU Football freshman Kayleb Wagner (25) raises his fist with his bracelets to show support for the Dylan Buckner Foundation and all who struggle mentally at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, IL Friday, Mar. 22, 2024. |

DE Photographer honors friend through mental health campaign 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

Trigger warning: This story contains content related to suicide and mental health challenges.   Outside of the newsroom, Daily Egyptian Photographer Jason Isele has been working to promote mental...

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Pulido swims fastest mid major backstroke ever, shines at NCAA championships

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

In her second appearance at NCAA nationals, SIU swimmer Celia Pulido swam her way to even more appearances in the swim and dive record book, at SIU, in Illinois and nationally. The MVC Swimmer of the...

Nathan Bandy (7) slides to home base scoring a run for the Salukis during the Mar. 24, 2024 game against Valparaiso University at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

Saluki sweeps weekend series against Valpo

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

Saluki baseball opened up Missouri Valley Conference play, hosting the Valparaiso Beacons at Itchy Jones Stadium for a three-game set. SIU would sweep the series to improve to 17-7 (3-0) on the season. First...

Troy DAmico (0) holds up a three from across the court after scoring for SIU Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Transfer Portal: Former Saluki Troy D’Amico commits to DePaul University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor March 23, 2024

Former SIU men's basketball forward Troy D'Amico announced his commitment to DePaul University on Saturday via his social media. D'Amico, a native of Chicago, announced the move with the caption "[Troy...

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