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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 gather for Spooky Saluki Costume Dance 

Students gather for Spooky Saluki Costume Dance 

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

On October 21, Students dressed up in their best costumes and danced throughout the evening during the Spooky Saluki Costume Dance Saturday night in the Student Center ballrooms. The event was hosted as...

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...

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...

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...

SIU student Janice Vega does a partner dance at the Latin Rhythms Workshop hosted by the Latin American Student Association (LASA) Sept. 22, 2023 at the Student Center Ballrooms in Carbondale, Illinois.

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: How culture inspires one’s true calling.

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

SIU will be celebrating Hispanic and Latino/a heritage through events hosted by student organizations, various departments and the entire SIU community to acknowledge the accomplishments, history and contributions...

Balloons floating in front of Longbranch Café and Bakery at 25th Anniversary Sept 29, 2023 at Longbranch Cafè and Bakery in Carbondale, Ill.

Local Restaurant Celebrates 25th Anniversary

By Alli Goering, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Longbranch Cafe and Bakery joined the list of eateries in Carbondale 25 years ago. The restaurant is located at 100 E Jackson Street, where it has resided since 1998. Longbranch spent the week celebrating...

Jacqueline Crain is hit with a cloud of color after she crosses the finish line first at the third annual Color Fun Run hosted by the School of Health Sciences Sept. 29, 2023 at the Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

School of Health Sciences hosts third annual “Color Fun Run”

September 30, 2023

The School of Health and Human Sciences hosted it's third annual "Color Fun Run" on Friday. Participants ran or walked a 2.2 mile course around the campus lake and were doused in several different colored...

Former Carbondale city councilman Lee Fronabarger observes the memorial for Blake Morrison which consists of flowers, drawings and several pictures of different moments from his life Sept. 23, 2023 at the former Jerry’s Flower Boutique in Carbondale, Illinois.

Quatro’s: Community comes together for Blake Morrison memorial

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, News Editor September 24, 2023

Photos from decades gone by adorning a tri-fold poster board; sharpies of all colors lying next to signs with a rainbow of memories; art along the walls and on the counters paying tribute by choice or...

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