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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

Dune Smith (8) leads the Salukis on to the field at the start of the game for the homecoming matchup against South Dakota State Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis fold to Jacks; Southern falls 17-10 in Homecoming game

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 21, 2023

As Saluki Stadium welcomed nearly 12,000 fans for Homecoming weekend, the Saluki football team fell short of a comeback effort against the No. 1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits. SIU lost 17-10, and dropped...

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch sale is Oct. 21

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch sale is Oct. 21

By Pete Rosenbery, SIU Communications October 20, 2023

The talents of students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s glass program will be on display with the annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held from 9...

Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

This year’s Hall of Fame class for Saluki Athletics features five athletes with careers spanning from five decades ago to as recently as seven years ago. Dewey Robinson, John Marks, Brian Boemer, Dyana...

SIU vs. SDSU: Can the Salukis repeat their once-in-a-lifetime upset?

SIU vs. SDSU: Can the Salukis repeat their once-in-a-lifetime upset?

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sport's Editor October 19, 2023

The Southern Illinois football team will return to Saluki Stadium on Saturday for its first home game in three weeks. Appropriately, the “Homecoming” game will give SIU fans a chance to see their No....

Homecoming Court 2023 poses for a group photo at Student Center Oct 15, 2023 in Carbondale, Ill.

Ten finalists contend for Saluki royalty

By Carly Gist, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

Since 1921, Homecoming has been a beloved tradition at Southern Illinois University, welcoming all Salukis, current and former, to the biggest football game of the year. It wasn’t until six years later...

Uniting the SIU community past and present with Homecoming events

Uniting the SIU community past and present with Homecoming events

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

Homecoming events will be taking place all across campus this week as a “celebration of Southern Illinois as our home away from home!” Events will include a Saluki Block Party, an NLE Choppa concert,...

SIU marching band members practice their parade formation for the upcoming Homecoming parade Oct. 12, 2023 at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois

Salukis On Parade; Homecoming Parade Preparation

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

Every year, SIU students, faculty and the Carbondale community gather to witness the annual Homecoming parade. This year’s event is taking place on the strip on Saturday. “There’s open container...

Brooke Johnson helps Jim Hunsaker donate blood at the Homecoming Blood Drive in the Cambira Room at the Student Center in SIU Carbondale, Illinois October 4, 2023.

SIU’s homecoming blood drive helps with national shortage 

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

The American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage in early September. This shortage was caused by a lack of donors this past summer. Since the beginning of August, the organization's blood supply...

Selena Moya and the LASA performed Latin dances at the 48th annual World Languages and Cultures Day Oct. 3, 2023 at SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU hosts “World Languages and Cultures Day” to highlight the importance of diversity

By Annalise Schmidt October 10, 2023

SIU hosted its 48th annual World Languages and Cultures Day on Oct. 3 in the Student Center to encourage local high school students to learn more about various languages and cultures from all over the...

Chris Presto and Amir Dwight high five after completing a day of volunteer work at the 150th anniversary celebration of Rendleman Orchard June 28, 2023 at Rendleman Orchard in Alto Pass, Illinois.

SIU student athletes connect with community by giving back

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

As hectic of a schedule that a student athlete has, they are continually advised to volunteer in the community they play for and represent. “We are really trying to make a push to have our student...

Jeremy Todd (left) sings and plays guitar on the Main Stage while being backed up by his bass player Oct. 7, 2023 at the Little Grassy Get Down in Makanda, Illinois.

Hidden gem of Southern Illinois hosts 2nd annual Little Grassy Get Down

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

With concert goers traveling from all over the country, Touch of Nature kicked off its second annual Little Grassy Get Down this past weekend. Vendors, good food and three stages with all sorts of music...

Artist works on painting at Art in the Garden at Mandala Gardens October 7, 2023 in Marion, Ill.

Connect, create, participate: Art in the Garden

By Alli Goering, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Mandala Gardens located in Marion, Illinois, was the beautiful venue for the Art in the Garden event hosted on Oct. 7. Artists set up shop in the gardens for the day, many of them creating pieces while...

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