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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

Second-year wide receiver Allen Middleton (15) attempts to navigate around a swarm of Illinois State defense during the annual Blackout Cancer game Oct. 5, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Battered Salukis bested by rival Illinois State

By Nick Pfannkuche October 6, 2024

Already down three scores early in the second half, disaster struck for the Salukis.   SIU lost its second quarterback of the season when Hunter Simmons left the game with an injury in the third...

Sigma Chi pledge Rodney Brown runs through campus wearing heels during the third annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes charity event Oct. 3, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Interfraternity council hosts third annual high heel charity run

By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter October 5, 2024

Fraternity members lined up in Faner Plaza late in the evening on Thursday, Oct. 4 to run from the Student Center, around Altgeld Hall and back again — in high heels.    Participants had...

Rick Wright shows his grandson King Mason how to hold the channel catfish that he caught in the pond at John A. Logan for a portrait Sept. 28, 2024 at Hunting and Fishing Days in Carterville, Illinois.

Hunting and Fishing Days Captions

By Enan Chediak, Photographer October 2, 2024

Despite the rain, John A. Logan College held its annual Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 28 and 29, 2024. In addition to a wide array of vendors and activities, the event offered many family friendly activities...

Dr. Marilynn Ross holds her award for empowering the youth Sept. 23, 2024 at John C. Guyon
Auditorium, Carbondale, Illinois. Dr. Ross is the principal at Lewis Elementary School.

Women of Action Ceremony recognizes local impact

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

The Women of Action Awards ceremony, held at Morris Library on Sept. 23, brought together community members and leaders to honor exceptional women making a difference in both the SIU community and the...

Sophomore aviation student Joshua Vargas checks the wing of a Cessna 172 plane as he runs through his pre-flight checklist for an upcoming night flight Sept. 30, 2024 at the SIU School of Aviation in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Is SIU Aviation expanding to Springfield? Plan is in early stages, leaders say

By Lylee Gibbs, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2024

Carbondale leaders said a plan to expand SIU’s popular aviation program to Springfield is in its early stages, despite reporting in the Illinois Times that said SIU had “committed” to expanding SIU...

USG president Penny Bordewick reaches out for a hug from SIU faculty member after everyone's speeches were done at the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Once a Saluki, always a Saluki”: SIU Holds vigil for 19 students lost over three years

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter September 30, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE — Mental health support is available to SIU students through Counseling and Psychological Services at 618-453-5371. An after-hours support line is available at 1-833-434-1217.   The...

Members of the Indian Student Association gather for Ganesh Chaturthi, Sept. 15, 2024
in Carbondale, Illinois. Ganesh Chaturthi is an annual festival. “It’s one of the big
festivals,” Venkata Prakash said. “We do this once a year, specifically in the month of
September.”

Ganesh ChaturthI

By Daylin Williams, Photographer September 25, 2024

A group SIU students held a celebration for Ganesh Chaturthi on Sept. 15, 2024 which featured a procession with music, students dancing and a festive atmosphere as they celebrated the occasion. Students...

Daryl and Debbie Gittings dance to the music of the Creole Stomp band Sept. 17, 2024 at the Golconda Shrimp Festival in Golconda, Illinois.  The Gittings traveled from Allendale Illinois to visit the shrimp festival.

Golconda Hosts Shrimp Festival

By Enan Chediak, Photograhper September 25, 2024

Golconda celebrated its 23rd annual Shrimp Festival on Sept. 21, 2024 with bounce houses, vendors, beer and live Creole music.    Although not known for its shrimp, the Ohio river is home to...

Nah'shawn Hezekiah (11) rushes the ball down the field as he is taken down by Redhawk Justus Johnson (18) as SIU faced SEMO in the annual War for the Wheel game Sept. 21, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois

SEMO stun Salukis to take wheel on SIU Family Weekend

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

Down by two scores in the fourth, the Salukis needed a scoring drive to get back into a position to keep the wheel in Carbondale. It appeared as though they might get the answer they needed when they found...

A group of students in the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin sorority at the Paint and Eat a Concha.

Paint and Eat a Concha

By Enan Chediak, Photograher September 18, 2024

The Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority organized a number of events this week on SIU campus in Carbondale during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including the Paint and Eat...

Saluki Football sing the SIU school song towards the stands after the Salukis secured a win over Incarnate Word for the home opener Sept. 14, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Cardinal comeback falls short to give Salukis win over Incarnate Word

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

Despite having had a big lead at halftime, the air was tense in Saluki Stadium. Incarnate Word had crawled their way back into the football game. Still, with one more stop, SIU would come away with a win....

Ellie Kuhn, a member of the Carbondale Township Fire Dept. climbs stairs with Duty Officer John Needham for the 9-11 Saluki Stair Climb Tribute Sept. 11, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU commemorates 9/11 with annual Saluki Stair Climb

By Carly Gist, News Editor September 11, 2024

Southern Illinois University hosted the 9-11 Saluki Stair Climb Tribute on Wednesday morning in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks on the United States and the ensuing Global War on Terror. First responders,...

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