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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton and Governor JB Pritzker march down Jackson Blvd., alongside thousands of protesters for the No Kings Protest Oct. 18, 2025 in downtown Chicago.

Illinois residents unite for No Kings protests across state

By Daily Egyptian Staff October 19, 2025

Illinois residents, ranging from the cityscape of Chicago’s downtown all the way south to rural Carbondale, joined 7 million demonstrators around the world in a large-scale protest against President...

SIU's cast of "Falsettos" performs "The Baseball Game" song during a dress rehearsal Oct. 13, 2025 at the Moe Theater at the SIU Communications Building in Carbondale, Illinois.

REVIEW: Greetings from Falsettoland, where the family is eccentric, the love vibrant

By Carly Gist and Dominique Martinez-Powell October 16, 2025

If you’re unfamiliar with “Falsettos,” the SIU School of Theater and Dance doesn’t hesitate to integrate you into William Finn and James Lapine's story of faith, love and family, set at the beginning...

Saluki Football holds the wheel up in the air inside the locker room after defeating SEMO 59-31 in the annual War for the Wheel game Sept. 20, 2025 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Williams, Salukis thrash Redhawks to reclaim the Wheel

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter September 21, 2025

It was rivalry weekend for Saluki Football as they faced the SEMO Redhawks in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Saturday night in the annual War for the Wheel game. Flying past the Redhawks with a final score...

Evelyn Hockstein, in the center, poses for a group photo with journalism students Sept. 12, 2025 at the Sharpe Museum in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pulitzer winning Evelyn Hockstein visits SIU

By Peyton Cook, Digital Editor September 16, 2025

Evelyn Hockstein, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist based in Washington, D.C., presented her work to journalism students and community members on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Sharp Museum on SIU’s...

Naya Quetzal lifts and waves her flamenco dress on stage Sept. 6, 2025 at Hangar 9 in Carbondale, Illinois.

These Kings and Queens are glowing: Drag show at Hangar 9 lights up the strip

By Peyton Cook, Digital Editor September 8, 2025

The Royal Flight Glow Show was on Sept. 6, 2025 at Hangar 9. Hosted by Faim Lee Jewls the uv neon themed drag show featured queens and kings: Paris Starz, Faim Lee Jewls, Ceduxion, Jayden Licious, Lumber...

Grayson Willis looks down after reaching the top of the rock wall at tailgate Aug. 30, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU kicks off football game with tailgate and festivities

By Peyton Cook, Digital Editor September 1, 2025

  The SIU tailgate started at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2025 in front of Saluki Stadium before the game against Thomas More. Alumni and students set up different tents and games such as...

Cody Diekhoff performs as Chicago Farmer with the Cottonmouths during the Off the Rails concert series on Aug. 23, 2025, at the Downtown Entertainment and Events Plaza in Carbondale, Illinois.

Off the Rails concert series brings Carbondale together

By Yahri Edmond, Staff Reporter August 26, 2025

Carbondale’s beloved Off the Rail Concert Series continues to bring music, energy and togetherness to the community. City of Carbondale's Tourism and Special Event Coordinator, Dina Haun, shared that...

Williamson County Motor Patrol take to the streets of the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade, Aug. 22, 2025 in Du Quoin, Illinois.

The fair in photos: Moments from Du Quoin State Fair

The annual Du Quoin State Fair kicked off once again on Friday, Aug. 22 with the Twilight Parade. Rides, concessions and event booths covered the route from Main Street to Midway Drive offering entertainment...

Flamm Orchard employees pick weeds away from growing strawberry plants early morning March 11, 2025 in Cobden, Illinois.

Fields of Concern: southern Illinois specialty growers struggle to stay afloat amid cost and policy changes

By Madilyn J. Hoock and Lylee Gibbs June 15, 2025

Editors Note: This story was written for JRNL 411 in the spring semester Rows of apples, peaches and strawberries stretch farther than the eye can see, while dozens of workers are buzzing around crops...

DE Editorial board, faculty, sponsor and staff sit at a table the Yolk restaurant Feb 28, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Weird senior says goodbye to even weirder school

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor May 6, 2025

Believe it or not, I kind of don’t want to graduate.    Sure, the communications building kind of smells like feet and is falling apart from the inside out. And I suppose that all the long...

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