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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Rana Schenke, Managing Editor

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All content by Rana Schenke
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Turbulence through time: 50 years separate canceled commencements

By Rana Schenke, Editor
November 25, 2020
Top 10 highest earners at SIUC and SIU System

Top 10 highest earners at SIUC and SIU System

By Rana Schenke, Editor
November 10, 2020
54 students placed in quarantine or isolation in SIU Housing in October

54 students placed in quarantine or isolation in SIU Housing in October

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2020
Signs and decals remind students to wear a mask and practice social distancing to reduce the spread/contraction of COVID-19 on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 in Kellogg Hall.

144 students placed in quarantine or isolation on campus since Aug. 9

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
September 22, 2020
Neely Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

61 SIU students placed in quarantine or isolation on campus in August

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
September 22, 2020
Pulliam Hall

“It takes a university:” SIU administrators discuss fall enrollment numbers, new strategies

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
September 21, 2020
Technical difficulties: Lack of internet puts some students at a disadvantage

Technical difficulties: Lack of internet puts some students at a disadvantage

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
September 11, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

SIU is not requiring COVID-19 testing for students, cites lack of resources

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 27, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the crowd during his visit at SIU to announce the launch of a new Department of Children and Family Services training center at SIU in partnership with the School of Medicine on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Student Services building at SIU.

Pritzker visits SIU, discusses county COVID status and transmission

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 4, 2020
My latest home workspace, including my dog, Belle.

Letter from the Editor: This isn’t goodbye

By Rana Schenke, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2020
Kenneth Evans withdraws from SIUC chancellor search

Kenneth Evans withdraws from SIUC chancellor search

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
April 27, 2020
SIUC Faculty Association recommends Stapleton, Lane for chancellor position

SIUC Faculty Association recommends Stapleton, Lane for chancellor position

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2020
SIUC chancellor search finalist Austin Lane, formerly of Texas Southern University.

SIUC chancellor finalist Lane addresses controversy, departure from TSU

By Rana Schenke and Kallie Cox
April 18, 2020
Samaritan Saturday Pulliam logo

Samaritan Saturday: Marion man producing free face shields for medical personnel, essential workers

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2020
Playing the blues: Musicians share the challenges of making music and money amid COVID-19

Playing the blues: Musicians share the challenges of making music and money amid COVID-19

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
April 6, 2020
Samaritan Saturday Pulliam logo

[Photo] Samaritan Saturday: The Saluki Food Pantry, lending a helping meal 

April 10, 2021
Left: Pulliam Hall can be seen Jan. 30, 2017, on the university's Carbondale campus. Right: The cougar statue can be seen Jan. 27, 2017, on the university’s Edwardsville campus. (Photos by Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Special Board of Trustees meeting addresses fee refunds, housing and COVID-19

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
March 30, 2020
From the Editor: Print is stopping, but our journalism will continue

From the Editor: Print is stopping, but our journalism will continue

By Rana Schenke, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2020
A sign stands at the entrance of a Target store in Overland Park, Kansas on Monday, March 23. Select Target locations will offer testing for coronavirus, according to a Target press release, but those locations have not yet been determined.

Toilet paper shelves stand empty at the Target store in Overland Park, Kansas on Monday, March 23. The store placed limits of one item per person on high-demand items including toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, hand sanitizer and wipes.

Kazz White (right), a member of Phi Mu Alpha, hugs his fiancé, Ben Wingerter (left) after the members of Phi Mu Alpha finish their serenade on Saturday, Feb. 15. "I just wanted [the proposal] to happen the next time I saw him and it just happened to be [after] Valentine’s Day," White said.

Sweetheart serenade: Phi Mu Alpha performs for newly engaged couple

By Rana Schenke and Keaton Yates
February 16, 2020
Janie Turck, of Collinsville, thanks the goddess Brigid at the end of the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale.

Cassandra Bolte, of Highland, sits in front of the altar while attendees look on during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale.

Samuel Duncan, of Paducah, Kentucky, directs the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia Center in Carbondale. Duncan said it was his first time leading a ceremony for the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance.

Cassandra Bolte, of Highland, pours milk for a participant during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale. Bolte represented the goddess Brigid during the ceremony.

Cheyenne Mays, of Makanda, and Allaina Webb, of West Frankfort, react during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale.

Cheyenne Mays, of Makanda, and Allaina Webb, of West Frankfort, react during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale.

Attendees participate in a chant to the goddess Brigid during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale. Brigid is the goddess of healing, fertility and creative inspiration.

[Photo] The return of light: Southern Illinois pagans celebrate Imbolc

February 2, 2020
Kimberly Brink adjusts her candle during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale. Brink said she has been a member of the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance since 1999.

Cassandra Bolte, of Highland, lights a candle for Janie Turck, of Collinsville, during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale.

Tara Nelsen, of Carbondale, smudges Janie Turck, of Collinsville, before she enters the Gaia House in Carbondale for the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1. Smudging is the practice of burning plant material, often sage, to create smoke, which acts to cleanse and remove negative energy.

Monica Thomas raises her hand in prayer at the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale. Thomas said when her faith came into her life, it changed her. “It changed me as a person for the better," she said.

Partygoers mingle at a Polar Bear gathering Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Beta Chi house on Cherry St in Carbondale.

Gallery: Polar Bear 2020

By Elizabeth Biernacki and Rana Schenke
January 26, 2020
Patrons enter Levels shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Carbondale. Levels hosted a "Pucking Polar Bear" event from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Elyse Hickey, a senior studying zoology from Peoria, paints an art piece early Sunday morning at Project Human X's paint party.

[Photo] Project Human X brings collaborative art and culture to Carbondale

February 14, 2020
Elyse Hickey, a senior studying zoology from Peoria, paints an art piece early Sunday morning at Project Human X's paint party.

Jack McCarthy, of Carbondale, pours a drink for a patron Sunday, Jan. 26 at Hangar 9 bar in Carbondale. McCarthy said in addition to bartending, he also books live music for the bar.

Patrons dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event early in the morning Sunday, Jan. 26 in Carbondale. Levels opened at 8 p.m. Saturday night and closed at 2 a.m.

Patrons dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event early in the morning Sunday, Jan. 26 in Carbondale. Levels opened at 8 p.m. Saturday night and closed at 2 a.m.

A Levels employee sits over the crowd while patrons dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event early in the morning Sunday, Jan. 26 in Carbondale.

Patrons dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event early in the morning Sunday, Jan. 26 in Carbondale.

Lauren Senf, a junior studying marketing from St. Louis, mixes a drink Saturday, Jan. 25 at Levels in Carbondale.

Beer cans and plastic cups rest on a picnic table as partygoers mingle at a Polar Bear gathering Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Beta Chi house on Cherry St in Carbondale. Rana Schenke | rschenke@dailyegyptian.com

A partygoer drinks from a keg at a Polar Bear gathering Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Beta Chi house on Cherry St in Carbondale.

Two partygoers embrace in the crowd at a Polar Bear gathering Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Beta Chi house on Cherry St in Carbondale.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a press conference at the SIU communications building in Carbondale on Tuesday, January 21. Pritzker spoke about plans for the new communications building, as well as his Rebuild Illinois plan.

[Photo] Pritzker returns to SIU, announces release of funding for new communications building

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Editorial: Student newspapers and consenting to learn in public

By Rana Schenke, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2020
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

Illinois representative proposes bill to allow student athlete compensation

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
October 3, 2019
Carbondale Human Relations Commissioner Karriem Shariati holds up a piece of toilet paper during an icebreaker exercise at the HRC retreat on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.

Giving a voice to the voiceless: Carbondale HRC discusses purpose, mission

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
September 10, 2019
Police direct traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at the intersection of Grande Ave. and South Illinois Ave. after a two-vehicle collision.

[Photo] Two-vehicle accident blocks intersection at Grand and S Illinois Ave

By Staff Report, News Desk
August 28, 2019
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks with the Daily Egyptian Editorial Board on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside the Communications building.

‘Bank On,’ Quarters Boyle and the transparency revolution: A Q&A with Comptroller Susana Mendoza

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 24, 2019
Neely Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU changes housing employment policy, allows RAs to have second job

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
May 22, 2019
Protestors speak out against re-elected mayor Mike Henry on April 10, 2019, at Carbondale’s City Hall after contradicting evidence was released concerning a domestic dispute in the mayor’s home.

Carbondale community members protest, call for mayor’s resignation

By Rana Schenke, News Editor
April 11, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Mayoral candidates express concerns over Carbondale Human Relations Commission

By Rana Schenke, News Editor
April 1, 2019
Attendees gather for a group photo during the BEER scholarship trophy presentation on Friday, March 29, 2019 during the SIU Day of Giving outside Shryock Auditorium.

SIU presents trophy to ‘BEER’ scholarship creators

By Rana Schenke, News Editor
March 30, 2019
Mayor Mike Henry addresses a question alongside mayoral candidate Nathan Colombo on March 28, 2019, at the Mayoral LGBTQ Open Forum in the Center of Empowerment and Justice.

Mayoral candidates discuss issues facing Carbondale LGBTQ community

By Rana Schenke and Jacob Lorenz
March 30, 2019
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

‘Hands Up’ bill enters Missouri House

By Rana Schenke, News Desk Editor
March 15, 2019
Jacob Janicki, a senior majoring in plant biology, prunes and places plants on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 inside the Plant Biology Greenhouse and Conservatory. Janicki, a student worker, Is planning on working at the greenhouse next semester. "I enjoy it, it's therapeutic, Janicki said. "It's definitely experience that I may not need with my degree but it's something that will be helpful in the future."

Governor signs minimum wage increase; SIU projects cost of $6.9 million in 2025

By Rana Schenke, News Desk Editor
February 19, 2019
Proposed site for SIUC extension campus, according to Mark Maxwell, Capitol Bureau Chief for WCIA3.

Bill introduced in statehouse sets aside $50 million to build SIU campus in downtown Springfield

By Rana Schenke, News Desk Editor
January 30, 2019
Staff Reporter, Rana Schenke, reads "The 7 1/4 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton on a dock of Southern Illinois University's campus lake, Wednesday, November 28, 2018. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Book Review: Strange Apparition

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2018
Scott Ishman, the interim dean of the college of science at SIU speaks to the Carbondale City Council, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 inside the Carbondale Civic Center. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

SIU faculty members present on reorganization plan at city council meeting

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018
Staff writer, Rana Schenke, reads "Ambush" by James Patterson in the lobby of the Carbondale Police Station, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

Ambush book review: Fast-paced, short lived

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

HackSI holds sixth annual hackathon Nov. 3-4, includes “everything from robots to drones to 3D printers”

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018
Staff writer, Rana Schenke, reads “Providence” by Caroline Kepnes, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Providence book review: Feelings can kill you

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2018
Junior, Eleanor Lercel, 21, of St. Louis, Mo. studying automotive technology, twirls a glowing hoop in the air, Sept. 27, 2018. (Chase Jordan | @chasejordande)

Flow Arts Group at SIU attempting to gain RSO status

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2018
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Jordan Maddox elected GPSC Vice President of Graduate School Affairs

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2018
Chris Cole, a senior studying advertising, holds a candle, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, during a vigil honoring Chancellor Carlo Montemagno at the Student Services Building. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

SIU community remembers Montemagno: ‘He had such a vision’

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2018
Staff writer, Rana Schenke, reads the thriller “Sunrise Highway” by Peter Blauner, on the SIU campus, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Sunrise Highway: A well-spun web of lies

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
Staff writer at the Daily Egyptian, Rana Schenke, reads “Bring Me Their Hearts” by Sara Wolf, Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, outside of the Communications Building. (Mary Barnhart | @MaryBarnhartDE)

Book Review: Bring Me Their Hearts: A heartless story full of soul

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2018
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

HRC Commissioner responds to allegations of disruptive, confrontational behavior at City Hall

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2018
Staff writer, Rana Schenke, relaxes into the mystery thriller "Window" by Amelia Brunskill, in the newsroom on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (Jeremy Brown | @JeremyBrown_DE)

The Window book review: Sisters and Secrets

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2018
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Mayor and City Manager release statements regarding Human Relations Commission roundtable

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2018
Shayla, a graduate student at SIU, plays a card game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, after the A.L.I.A.S. RSO meeting at the Student Center. Shayla said she joined the group because it fits in with her lifestyle and sexual identity. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinlHunt)

The Alternative Lifestyles, Identities and Sexualities RSO explores BDSM, polyamory, kink, and/or fetish lifestyles

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU welcoming regional high school students to experience campus at first ever SIU Day event

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2018
Morris Library, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Isabel Miller | IsabelMillerDE)

Caution, banned books ahead!: Morris Library to celebrate Banned Books Week

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

Marion VA to Showcase Veterans’ Artwork at Surplus Gallery

By Rana Schenke, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2018
Southern Illinois University President Delyte W. Morris at his desk in the inner office of the President's Office when it was located in Shryock Auditorium. This is during his first year as President of SIU.

Delyte Morris: Southern Illinois’ higher education champion

By Rana Schenke, News Editor
July 30, 2018
Best study spots to cram for finals

Best study spots to cram for finals

By Rana Schenke and Isabel Miller
May 7, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

University plans annual summer camps for kids

By Rana Schenke, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Freddy, a two-year old yellow lab, looks onward to her trainer Wednesday, April 25, 2018, outside of the Agriculture building. "My favorite part of working with these dogs is that I get a chance to change someones life for the better," said Casey Buchanan, Freddy's hander from S.I.T. Service Dogs. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Service dogs to help students de-stress during ‘Dawgs and Dogs’

By Rana Schenke, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Kellen Lopez, of Long Beach, Calif., dries an overflowing glass of beer before serving it to a customer Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Hangar 9 in Carbondale. Lopez has worked at Hangar 9 for two years and said he enjoys the diversity in Carbondale’s beer culture with respect to types of beer and the age-groups of drinkers. “I enjoy gaining experience from the older generation about why they enjoy the craft expansion of beer as opposed to just drinking your regular Bud Light, Busch Light,” Lopez said. “Right now my favorite beer is the Founders Mosaic Promise. Founders Mosaic Promise is a single hop beer and it’s delicious.” Hangar 9 is hosting the CarbondALE Brew Fest afterparty Friday night and granting free entry to all Brew Fest attendees.

Brew Fest 2018 to feature 51 different breweries from across the country

By Rana Schenke
May 3, 2018
Members from the Southern Illinois Dance Company practice the start of a dance Thursday, April 13, 2018, during a rehearsal in preparation for the SIDC Spring Concert in the Furr Auditorium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Regional dance company to host its annual spring concert

By Rana Schenke, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Homer Jenkins, of Murphysboro, sorts through an assortment of peppers Wednesday at the Carbondale Community Farmers Market. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

SIU brings community and students together with Farm to Fork dinner

By Rana Schenke, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

First annual campus walk to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention

By Rana Schenke, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
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