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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

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 29, 2023

On Nov. 21, Bill Story turned 72 years old. He played football for the Salukis from 1970-74 and later played professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is also a diabetic, and both of his legs are amputated...

The Winfred Hans Dancers prepare to bow after a performance during practice at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, IL. Nov.17th, 2023

Alum Winifred Haun returns to SIU with esteemed dance company

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Winifred Haun is a renowned choreographer, dancer, instructor and artistic director. But before she was an award-winning artist, she was a Saluki. “I have been interested in making dances since I...

AdLabs adventure in The Big Apple

AdLab’s adventure in The Big Apple

By Jasmine Thompson, Saluki Adlab November 15, 2023

As part of the AdLab program, students were given the opportunity to attend the American Advertising Federation's annual conference in New York City - the advertising capital of the world. The conference,...

John Russell makes an effort to push past defender Guillaume Bastille Oct. 27, 2023 at Student Recreation Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rec Center basketball attracts older players who love the game

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Among the students who play basketball at the Southern Illinois Student Recreation Center is a group of folks who look decidedly different, their hair is gray or gone and they have the lines and wrinkles...

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...

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...

Shemera Williams (11) goes to steal the ball from a Greenville University player at the exhibition game Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Photo Gallery: Salukis shine in exhibition game against Greenville

By Libby Phelps, Staff Photographer November 3, 2023

Saluki Women's Basketball hosted an exhibition game Wednesday night against Division III Greenville University Panthers with a final score of 94-43. Salukis open their season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 7...

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...

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...

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