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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

Quarterback Nic Baker (8) passes the ball to Running Back Javon Williams Jr. (15) as Cole Wisniewski (31) of North Dakota approaches Nov. 12, 2022 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois

NDSU puts Southern’s playoff hopes in jeopardy with 34-10 Saluki loss

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Saluki football suffered a major blow to its potentially postseason standing on Saturday, dropping a 34-10 contest against the No. 12/13 North Dakota State Bison (7-3, 4-3) in Fargo, North Dakota. The...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball down the court as he is guarded by Deyton Albury (13) of Queens University Nov. 10, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Royal Flush: Johnson’s 21 leads Salukis past Queens University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Xavier Johnson had a second half to remember on Friday night, as he led his Salukis to a 91-68 blowout win over Queens University in front of a full house at Banterra Center to cement a 2-0 start to the...

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and former SIU professor Richard Russo visited to discuss his literary career and newest novel on Tuesday. The event was held in the Student Center Ballroom B and attended...

Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Heading into the midpoint of their season, the SIU swimming and diving teams are right where they want to be. Head coach Geoff Hanson said the season is going “really well” so far. Although the...

PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Antonio James was promoted to defensive coordinator the day before training camp after a sudden resignation from D.J. Vokolek. But head coach Nick Hill was adamant in his belief that James would fit seamlessly...

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Mental health is a prevalent issue worldwide, but a recent study shows that depression rates in Illinois are on the rise. “According to the second edition of Best & Worst States for Millennials,...

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

The clock strikes 6:30 a.m. on a chilly November morning, jolting Ashleigh Hammon out of her sleep. She rubs her eyes, stretches her arms and slowly gets out of bed, feeling the cold floor beneath her...

Savannah, a pitbull dumped on the doorstep one early morning, is hugged by STAAR founding member Ali Rippin Nov. 1, 2023 at Striegel Animal Hospital in Carbondale, Ill.

The increasingly dire situation for southern Illinois animals

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

We’ve all seen it. The rise in prices. The increasing demand for affordable housing and food. The market value of most items going up. The more we struggle to make ends meet, the more we can’t afford...

Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Coyote Ugly: Controversial finish plagues Salukis’ comeback effort

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Wide receiver D’Ante’ Cox made a catch with just 19 seconds left on the clock in a goal-to-go situation for his Salukis. Although he appeared at first to have landed in the end zone, the ruling on...

SIU System President Dan Mahony points out reasons for enrollment trends at the SIU system enrollment conference Nov. 3, 2023 at Morris Library in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Enrollment is critical to our future:” SIU System President talks trends and strategies

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony gave a presentation on college enrollment trends and strategies on Friday at SIU’s Carbondale campus.  While Mahony noted that nothing he...

Saluki basketball players work on drills in preparation for the upcoming season Oct. 4, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

A rebuild year is ahead for Saluki men’s basketball 

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The roar of the Dawg Pound and the swish of the ball hitting the back of the net are two sounds that bring Saluki fans to their feet each November when basketball season returns to the Banterra Center. After...

Brenda Sanders (middle) talks to freshman Iga Antoniak (right) and junior Katrina Stanley (left) as they paint pumpkins at Moonlight on the Lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Honors Assembly hosts annual Moonlight on the Lake

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

After months of preparation, the Southern Illinois University Honors Assembly hosted its fourth Moonlight on the Lake event on Oct. 24. It was a night of fall festivities for students and families alike. “I...

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