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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...

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...

Bryan Mullins, Loyola Ramblers associate head coach, listens in on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, before a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

Former SIU basketball head coach Mullins hired at DePaul University

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

According to multiple sources, former Head Coach of Saluki Basketball, Bryan Mullins signed as an assistant coach at DePaul University in Chicago.   Mullins previously coached the Salukis until...

Bryan Mullins

Column: Mullins decision one SIU will live to regret

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

After five seasons as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, SIU and Saluki Hall of Famer Bryan Mullins have parted ways.  Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 was the first to report the news,...

“Kung Fu Panda 4” Adds Another Dumpling to Po’s Story

“Kung Fu Panda 4” Adds Another Dumpling to Po’s Story

By Joseph Bernard, Graduate Assistant March 20, 2024

After an eight-year hiatus from the big screen, it seemed as if our goofy and beloved dragon warrior’s journey had come full circle after reuniting with his birth father in Kung Fu Panda 3 and becoming...

Alex Santiago swims laps in the warmup lanes Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shae Natatorium in Carbondale Illinois.

Two Saluki swimmers invited to NCAA Championships

By Elizabeth Cheshire, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

The Southern Illinois Swimming and Diving team will have a swimmer compete at both the men’s and women’s NCAA Championships. Celia Pulido and Alex Santiago wereboth invited to compete for the Salukis.Southern...

A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

In the vast number of professions, two seem to hold a common thread - the dynamic lives of a pilot and an automotive mechanic. While they seem to differ vastly from each other, both contribute significantly...

From L to R: Jackson Yeager, Sumair Ahluwalia, Johnston Jacob Green Jr, and Keen Simpson practice one of their original songs on Jan. 25, 2024, the night before their performance in Carbondale, Illinois.

Subterfuge: Nothing deceptive about the band’s love of punk

By Nicole Fox, Beat Reporting March 20, 2024

Sub•ter•fuge (noun): deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal. It is also the name of a young band stepping onto the Carbondale music scene and making its voice known. For the last few months,...

Survey: Large numbers of students using AI without professors knowledge

Survey: Large numbers of students using AI without professors knowledge

By Katie Kwasneski, Staff Reporter March 19, 2024

 With assistive AI tools making their way into every facet of our daily lives, it’s no wonder that students and faculty are becoming increasingly aware of how they can affect education.   The...

The Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra is among the featured guest artists during SIU School of Music’s annual Outside the Box festival, which also highlights the works and performances by SIU faculty and students.

The inside scoop on Outside the Box Music Festival

By Daily Egyptian Staff March 19, 2024

This year’s “Outside the Box” music festival will “transcend mere entertainment” and “highlight new concepts and embrace new sounds” at various locations around SIU through April 19, according...

SIU athletic director Tim Leonard writes in a notebook Sept. 7, 2022 at Lingle Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

AD on Mullins: “We haven’t seen that trajectory” towards tournament-worthy play

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 18, 2024

When SIU athletic director Tim Leonard informed men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins that he would not be returning after five years on the job, the decision was not taken lightly. “I haven’t...

SIU chanceller, Austin Lane, waves to the crowd while riding with members of the Dawg Pound during the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois.

New Mexico State confirms SIU Chancellor Austin Lane will not be its next president

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 11, 2024

Back in early February, New Mexico State announced five finalists for its open presidential position at the university; Austin Lane was listed among the top candidates.    Today, the Aggies...

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