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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...

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...

Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks with Saluki basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU parts ways with Bryan Mullins after five-year tenure

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 8, 2024

Less than 24 hours after a heart-wrenching double overtime loss to University of Illinois-Chicago in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins...

Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Zero-to-hero: Hensley’s late-season emergence fueling streaking Salukis

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

When a player averages zero minutes over the first month of the season, and not because of an injury, they typically aren’t counted on to be a major contributor to their team. Jarrett Hensley is the...

Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

The Survivor Empowerment Center is asking the southern Illinois community to collect donations for the domestic violence shelter.  On Sunday, the center posted on Facebook, “There has been a significant...

Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 19, 2024

Southern Illinois University students and staff members from the Daily Egyptian attended the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) two day conference this past weekend in Chicago, Illinois and...

Clarence Rupert (4) waves the SIU flag in a crowd of Saluki players and fans as the Salukis take down No. 23 Indiana State at home Feb. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis cut down No. 23 Sycamores for first ranked win since 2013

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 18, 2024

SIU men’s basketball (17-10, 9-7) pulled off one of the best upsets in years on Saturday night, taking down No. 23 Indiana State (22-5, 13-3) at a packed Banterra Center for the team’s first ranked...

Pitcher Maddia Groff (left), pitching coach Katie Griffith (center), and catcher Rylinn Groff (right) pose with the game ball from Maddia Groffs perfect game Feb. 9, 2024 at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

Perfect Game: Groff twins’ debut marks milestone for SIU softball

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor February 12, 2024

Freshman Maddia Groff said her nerves calmed after her first inning of work. She was making her debut for Saluki softball on opening day against a team just a 20-minute drive away from where she grew up....

Pitcher Maddia Groff (left) and catcher Rylinn Groff (right) pose with the game ball from Maddias perfect game in their collegiate debut Feb. 9, 2024 at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

Groff twins make history with perfect Friday

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor February 10, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with expanded coverage, including reactions from Maddia Groff, Rylinn Groff, and head coach Jen Sewell, as seen in the Feb. 14 edition of the Daily Egyptian. Any...

Saluki AdLab president receives national diversity honor

Saluki AdLab president receives national diversity honor

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 7, 2024

Nationally recognized Southern Illinois University student, Monserrat Munzo, may be on her way back from the Big Apple soon, but you might catch a glimpse of her if you're in Time Square.    A...

A look forward into Black History Month at SIU

A look forward into Black History Month at SIU

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 7, 2024

Black History Month is a time for acknowledgement and celebration of past and present accomplishments in the black community. Black History week dates back to the early 1900s when Dr. Carter G. Woodson...

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Largest ever donation to SIU goes to Law School, which will be renamed

By DE Editors February 7, 2024

A $10 million dollar gift from alumni John Simmons and his wife Jayne Simmons will be a significant boost to SIU’s School of Law, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Pending approval from...

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