Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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
"Gun violence has impacted the rest of my life and all my family. The death of my daughter is still something that does not seem real but affects me every minute," Boyd writes.

In the shadow of a bullet: the lasting impact of gun violence

By Lylee Gibbs, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2024
Darlene Blumenstock walks along the sidewalk outside of CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health Nov. 13, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois. Blumenstock said she was praying for a driver that had yet to exit their car in the parking lot.

Anti-abortion activists want to take Carbondale to the Supreme Court. Here’s what we know so far

By Carly Gist, News Editor
November 13, 2024
Quaterback Hunter Simmons(18) is driven off the field after an injury that later was revealed to be a broken leg as the Salukis faced the Redbirds of Illinois State at home Oct.5, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

‘Injuries are frustrating’: Saluki Football lament on injury riddled season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Kaneesha Mallory, 34, looks out the window of her apartment with her four year old daughter Bre’Chelle April 19, 2024 at Loarn L. Shuemaker Jr Building in Cairo, Illinois. Mallory has lived in Cairo nearly her entire life and returned back in 2002 after moving away with her family in 1998.

Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell.

By Lylee Gibbs, Jamilah Lewis, Molly Parker, and Julia Rendleman
June 11, 2024
Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

December 6, 2023
The science behind coffee shops and studying

The science behind coffee shops and studying

December 6, 2023
A Holiday Hygiene Drive box sits on a table at SIU’s Communications Building in Carbondale, IL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

“Give, give, give, to your heart’s desire:” TIP presents Holiday Hygiene Drive

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Light up this holiday season with activities in southern Illinois

Light up this holiday season with activities in southern Illinois

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Set up “to fail:” Air Traffic Control shortage casts clouds over SIU aviation program

Set up “to fail:” Air Traffic Control shortage casts clouds over SIU aviation program

By Sandy Edson-Bowers, Graduate Student
November 29, 2023
Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
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