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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
Coach Scott Nagy coaches from the sidelines barefoot to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet Jan. 11, 2025 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Nagy brought the tradition of coaching one game a year barefoot with him to SIU. The game works to spotlight the need for shoes worldwide. Fans could support the cause through the university’s virtual shoe drive, sponsored by Samaritan’s Feet International.

Who Let the Dawgs Out: SIU wins first Valley game of season

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant • January 12, 2025

As a roar of ‘SIU’ chants filled Banterra, Coach Scott Nagy led the Salukis to their first Missouri Valley Conference win of the season… barefoot.  While Nagy roamed the sidelines with no...

Photo provided by Carbondale City Council

Electoral board removes Reed, Rye Sanders from Carbondale City Council election

By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter • December 11, 2024

The Carbondale Municipal Officers Electoral Board decided on Dec. 10 to remove sitting Councilwoman Ginger Rye Sanders and candidate Ryan Reed from the ballot for Carbondale Consolidated Election April...

Visitors to the Lights Fantastic Parade watch the Lowe’s float as it passes Dec. 7, 2024 on the Strip in Carbondale, Illinois.

Lights Fantastic Parade kicks off the holidays

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor • December 7, 2024

The annual Lights Fantastic Parade was held December 7, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Visitors to the parade lined the Strip and watched the Christmas decoration, bands, and the festivities during the...

Ebenezer Scrooge (Sawyer Richman) looks around as he leaves his business to go home Dec. 4, 2024 at McLeod Theater in Carbondale, Illinois.

A Christmas in Cairo: SIU’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ brings a new twist to an old classic

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Managing Editor • December 7, 2024

Charles Dickens's holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol," is well known to audiences everywhere. The work has been adapted time and time again, and SIU School of Theater and Dance brings a new take set...

DE TALKS SEASON 2 FINALE

By Daylin Williams and Bhavya Sri Billuri • December 6, 2024

Oriana Y. Mobley. Photo provided.

SIU student located safe after reported missing Tuesday evening

By Daily Egyptian Staff • December 4, 2024

Oriana Mobley, a student of the SIU School of Theater and Dance, was located safe early Wednesday morning, nearly 12 hours after being reported missing late Tuesday evening.    Mobley was reported...

Karen Lesniak (left) and Pam Jerreell (right) prepare celery for stuffing Nov. 26, 2024 at the Newman Catholic Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Lesniak has been volunteering at this event for 10 years, and this year and the last she has driven for five and a half hours from Chicago to volunteer. Jerrell has also been volunteering for 11 years and comes from Anna.

Volunteers prep for 56th annual Thanksgiving meal at the Newman Catholic Center

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor • December 3, 2024

The Newman Catholic Center hosted the 56th annual Thanksgiving day meal, beginning preparation for the event days before Thanksgiving. Preparation involved volunteer work, donations, and lots of ingredients.   The...

Column: Hill's seat heating up after rough 2024 season

Column: Hill’s seat heating up after rough 2024 season

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant • December 3, 2024

Head Saluki football coach Nick Hill will never be a maligned face in southern Illinois.    Much like his former counterpart, Bryan Mullins, Hill is a product of SIU and will always be remembered...

Saluki Food Pantry volunteers Quinn Sammarco (left) and Emma Carl (right) organize and count food donations during the Thanksgiving food drive on Nov. 19, 2024 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

“It’s really helping out a lot of people:” Saluki Food Drive gives students options

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2024

On Nov. 19, the Saluki Food Pantry held a food drive in the Student Center on campus. They set up a booth and were accepting various food to stock up the pantry for students staying on campus during break.   “It’s...

Snow melts from the top of the Coal Miners Memorial statue in Herrin as it stands in front of the Herrin House of Hope Dec. 1, 2024 in Herrin, Illinois.

Southern Illinois charities fight food insecurity

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor • December 3, 2024

When 94-year-old Bob McKnight entered the Herrin House of Hope in the morning, the volunteers were preparing for the day’s service. He’s a well-known figure in Herrin, serving as a pastor in a Baptist...

"Gun violence has impacted the rest of my life and all my family. The death of my daughter is still something that does not seem real but affects me every minute," Boyd writes.

In the shadow of a bullet: the lasting impact of gun violence

By Lylee Gibbs, Editor-in-Chief • November 30, 2024

Gun violence casts a long shadow across America. It kills some, injures more and leaves ripples of torment on the lives touched. The numbers tell the story: Gun violence kills 45,738 and injures 96,935...

File Photo: Concert attendees sit and drink as Isabella plays their metal music on the stage below July 23, 2022 at Hangar 9 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Hangar 9 set to close Jan. 1

By Lylee Gibbs, Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2024

Hangar 9, a beloved bar and live event venue located on The Strip, is set to close its doors on Jan. 1, 2025.    Sally Carter, who’s owned the venue since the 1980s, announced the closure...

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