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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

Students from local high schools and middle schools take part in a Project Next Generation session, getting advice from members of the Daily Egyptian staff on Oct. 12 at the Marion Carnegie Library in Marion, Illinois.

A step into the future: Project Next Generation

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

In the fast-paced world of the digital age, traditional journalistic tools and methods are being replaced by a new breed of media and soon, paper-print media could go extinct, bringing in a new generation...

Jaidynn Mason (22) carries the ball as the Salukis prepare for the upcoming season Oct. 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Defense, defense, defense, defense” the key to SIU women’s basketball

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

As Saluki women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White enters her second year on the job, she and her team are hanging their hats on one thing: defense. “That’s what we’re looking forward...

HACK SI: Design, Create, Present

HACK SI: Design, Create, Present

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

Hack SI is an event focused on teaching technology through entertaining and enjoyable activities. Tech enthusiasts are encouraged to come and learn new skills while participating. The event will be taking...

Cast of Spelling Bee practices a scene from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical on stage Oct. 25, 2023 at the Old Baptist Foundation Building
 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Fierce: Musical Theatre presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

By Annalise Schmidt November 1, 2023

The cast and crew involved in Fierce: Musical Theatre’s fall production have been working tirelessly to prepare for their upcoming show with vocal exercises, prop testing and lots of laughs. This...

Dune Smith (8) jumps to high five Mark Davis Jr. (17) after taking down South Dakota State on defense Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern shuts out Western in biggest Saluki win since 2010

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

Saluki football had no troubles bouncing back from a close loss last week, as it dominated Western Illinois (0-8, 0-5 in MVFC) on the road with a 63-0 shutout win. Southern Illinois improved to a record...

Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

The dean of the College of Arts and Media called the death of graduate student Kevin Ford a “shock.” “Kevin was a student in CAM's School of Architecture. He came back after 25 years in the workforce...

Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 26, 2023

After jumping out to a scorching 12-4 start to its season, SIU volleyball has now dropped six matches in a row. Although their midseason slide could be attributed to facing several teams ahead of them...

New event ends Halloween season with fun for a purpose

New event ends Halloween season with fun for a purpose

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

There’s a new event in southern Illinois that promises an exciting way to end the Halloween season, especially for children. The first ever Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash will take place on...

This concept art shows what the Tedrick Welcome Center could look like once constructed. (Provided by Hafer Architects)

Tedricks make historic $6M donation, naming SIU Carbondale welcome center

By Jeff Wilson, SIU Communications October 26, 2023

With a $6 million donation, Roger and Sally Tedrick are leaving yet another indelible mark on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. In honor of their donation, a planned new building on...

SIU student’s campaign illuminates light pollution and its impact on wildlife

SIU student’s campaign illuminates light pollution and its impact on wildlife

By Carly Gist, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

“Dim the lights! Save our Wildlife!” On Sept. 18, senior Sarah Depa created a petition addressing concerns of light pollution at Southern Illinois University, calling for local authorities to take...

Riots, unruly behavior, arrests lead to Unofficial Halloween in Carbondale

Riots, unruly behavior, arrests lead to Unofficial Halloween in Carbondale

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 25, 2023

Newcomers to SIU might be confused by the existence of “Unofficial Halloween,” which is a relatively new tradition. Here’s a primer on how we got to have two different celebrations for the same spooky...

How past Homecomings might inform the future

How past Homecomings might inform the future

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 22, 2023

Southern Illinois has been hosting Homecoming celebrations since the early 1920s, from football games to the annual parade and bonfire nights. But as the years have passed, the excitement and importance...

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