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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...

Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Coyote Ugly: Controversial finish plagues Salukis’ comeback effort

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Wide receiver D’Ante’ Cox made a catch with just 19 seconds left on the clock in a goal-to-go situation for his Salukis. Although he appeared at first to have landed in the end zone, the ruling on...

SIU System President Dan Mahony points out reasons for enrollment trends at the SIU system enrollment conference Nov. 3, 2023 at Morris Library in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Enrollment is critical to our future:” SIU System President talks trends and strategies

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony gave a presentation on college enrollment trends and strategies on Friday at SIU’s Carbondale campus.  While Mahony noted that nothing he...

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...

Students from local high schools and middle schools take part in a Project Next Generation session, getting advice from members of the Daily Egyptian staff on Oct. 12 at the Marion Carnegie Library in Marion, Illinois.

A step into the future: Project Next Generation

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

In the fast-paced world of the digital age, traditional journalistic tools and methods are being replaced by a new breed of media and soon, paper-print media could go extinct, bringing in a new generation...

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...

Dune Smith (8) jumps to high five Mark Davis Jr. (17) after taking down South Dakota State on defense Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern shuts out Western in biggest Saluki win since 2010

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

Saluki football had no troubles bouncing back from a close loss last week, as it dominated Western Illinois (0-8, 0-5 in MVFC) on the road with a 63-0 shutout win. Southern Illinois improved to a record...

Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

The dean of the College of Arts and Media called the death of graduate student Kevin Ford a “shock.” “Kevin was a student in CAM's School of Architecture. He came back after 25 years in the workforce...

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