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

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

Many people associate this time of year with food. Large family gatherings and big meals with an array of main courses, sides and desserts make up many people’s holiday season. Not enough awareness...

A turtle bathes in the sun on a log on a warm fall day Nov. 15, 2023 at the Campus Lake at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Wildlife Society helps campus turtles with ongoing project

By Annalise Schmidt November 29, 2023

Turtles are a fan-favorite attraction at SIU and can be spotted all over Campus Lake, swimming and basking in the sun. However, with the regular presence of people along the bank, these turtles are...

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 29, 2023

On Nov. 21, Bill Story turned 72 years old. He played football for the Salukis from 1970-74 and later played professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is also a diabetic, and both of his legs are amputated...

Southern Illinois aviation program loses a great aviator and friend

Southern Illinois aviation program loses “a great aviator and friend”

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 27, 2023

Abby Horton of Salem, Wisconsin, was a dean's list student in the aviation program at Southern Illinois University and a bright light to anyone she encountered. She enjoyed having new adventures and the...

Saluki football celebrate their win as they shut out Nicholls to advance to round two of FCS playoffs Nov. 25, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dawgs dominate in first playoff game at Saluki Stadium

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 25, 2023

If there were any doubts that Southern Illinois belonged in the FCS playoffs, they were silenced on Saturday. The Salukis hosted their first playoff game since 2009, and first in the history of Saluki...

Abdou Toure (70) cheers at the Dawg Pound in celebration as the Salukis pull ahead of the SEMO Redhawks late in the fourth quarter Sept. 16, 2023 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Playoff Bound: Saluki football to host Nicholls on Nov. 25

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

For the first time since 2009, Carbondale will host an FCS playoff game. Saluki football got good news on Sunday morning, as the FCS playoff bracket was revealed. Southern Illinois not only made the...

AJ Ferguson (14) goes up towards the basket as he is guarded by Wesley Cardet Jr. (1) of Chicago State Nov. 16, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pack your bags: Salukis crush Cougars ahead of Cancun Challenge

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

Junior guard A.J. Ferguson scored a career-high 20 points in the Salukis’ 71-55 win over Chicago State (1-4) on Thursday night, improving to a 3-0 start to their season. Ferguson earned a spot in...

Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

Local organizations bring Thanksgiving meals to the southern Illinois community

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

For many students, Thanksgiving break is a time to unwind before finals and return to their hometowns. But for others, it can be a time of loneliness. Not everyone has the opportunity to prepare a meal...

AdLabs adventure in The Big Apple

AdLab’s adventure in The Big Apple

By Jasmine Thompson, Saluki Adlab November 15, 2023

As part of the AdLab program, students were given the opportunity to attend the American Advertising Federation's annual conference in New York City - the advertising capital of the world. The conference,...

 Scott Hamilton, a part of the SIU research team, shows Zachary Gutenkauf and Jennifer Pierce supplies they will be using during their NASA research in the Life Science III building at SIU Nov. 8, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. “There are three phases to the overall competition Phase One is basically to show that your idea has merit. Phase Two is to show that all pieces of the idea work and construct each one [idea] and Phase Three is to integrate them into one continuous device,” professor in geology, Ken B. Anderson said.

SIU’s research funds reach 95.7 million in the 2023 fiscal year

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff reporter November 15, 2023

SIU’s students and staff have received $95.7 million in research grants during the 2023 fiscal year according to the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration webpage. The Carbondale campus received...

John Russell makes an effort to push past defender Guillaume Bastille Oct. 27, 2023 at Student Recreation Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rec Center basketball attracts older players who love the game

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Among the students who play basketball at the Southern Illinois Student Recreation Center is a group of folks who look decidedly different, their hair is gray or gone and they have the lines and wrinkles...

High ranking: SIU Carbondale ranked third in the Midwest for serving military service members and student veterans in the 2023 “Best for Vets; Colleges” rankings in Military Times magazine.  Paul S. Copeland is the university’s Veterans Services coordinator.

Military Times ranks SIU Carbondale 3rd in Midwest for veterans

By Pete Rosenbery, SIU Communications November 14, 2023

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to earn national recognition for its tradition of providing educational services for military service members and student veterans...

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