Crime Report: Wednesday’s lunchtime shooting
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 22, 2020
The occupants of two vehicles, one silver and one black, began shooting at one another around 11 a.m on Wednesday and evaded police custody, according to a Freedom of Information Act request the Daily Egyptian filed with the Carbondale police.
Simon Poll: Sanders and Bloomberg lead primary polls in Illinois, Pritzker’s popularity increases
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 22, 2020
Candidates Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg hold the lead in Illinois presidential primary polls and approval ratings for Gov. J.B. Pritzker are on the rise according to the Simon Poll.
Uncaged: An inside look on what it means to be a furry
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
The Saluki Furry Society welcomes the SIU community to join and unleash their fursonas.
President Trump commutes former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich’s sentence
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
President Donald Trump has commuted the 14 year prison sentence of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
SIU Esports Arena 2: The Second Semester
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2020
The Esports Arena has one semester under its belt and some new additions have given the students a competitive edge. SIU administration and the Esports club review what updates were made and what to expect from the arena in the future.
Carbondale police investigating shooting death
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Carbondale police responded to the 700 block of South Rawlings Street for a death investigation at approximately 3:17 p.m. on Feb. 14, according to a police press release.
Take a walk down Grinnell hall in someone else’s shoes: Tunnel of Oppression returns to SIU
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020
The Tunnel of Oppression, an interactive event where participants are invited to experience first hand what it is like for individuals who face discrimination or other forms of oppression, has returned to SIU for its 13th year.
Take your Valentine’s Day from regretful to romantic
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2020
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and that means celebrating with the one you love the most.
“Enough is enough” concerned residents speak out about gun violence at city council meeting
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2020
A shooting took place between two individuals Sunday near the Eurma C. Hayes Center and while no one was injured, residents who live on the northeast side of town are saying enough is enough.
From Iowa to New Hampshire: An update on the Democratic nomination race
By Juniper Oxford, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2020
SIU professors comment on the state of the democratic nomination race.
You may be bad, but are you perfectly good at it? How to practice safe BDSM
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2020
The Alternative Lifestyles, Identities and Sexualities RSO strives to normalize BDSM practices by rebuking misconceptions and providing advice on safe practice.
No taxation without representation: Beta Alpha Psi to help students, community with tax preparation
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
An honors accounting program at SIU called Beta Alpha Psi is helping students and community members with tax preparation.
