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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

Scott Nagy has coached the Wright State Raiders since 2016, and has been a head coach in college basketball since 1995. Photo provided by Wright State Athletics, credited to Scott Galvin.

SIU hires Scott Nagy as men’s basketball head coach

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor March 28, 2024

Wright State head coach Scott Nagy has been hired as the next head coach for the SIU Salukis, the university announced on Thursday afternoon. It was first reported on Thursday morning by ESPN’s Jeff...

Katie Lipe (Left), Josephine Bailey (Center), Kulisara Lukes (Right) pose in front of the Carbondale, IL Fire Truck. March 20th, 2024

Badd Axe Ladies sparks interest in fire service careers

By Annalise Schmidt , Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

In a weekend packed with empowerment and education, eight young women seized the opportunity to step into the world of firefighting. The Badd Axe Ladies job-shadowing program was not just about teaching...

Jakayla Sherrod, Bella Musselman, Naomi Greer, KaMahri Scott wait as the other 2024 Ebony Ball Court contestants to be announced at the 3rd annual Ebony Ball. Naomi Greer won Miss. BAC Senior and KaMahri Scott won Miss. BAC freshman.

BAC Ebony Ball Week seeks to educate and empower

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

  The Black Affairs Council (BAC), a student-led organization dedicated to promoting the culture and history of the African diaspora, recently hosted a Spirit Week from March 18-22. The week-long...

SIU Football freshman Kayleb Wagner (25) raises his fist with his bracelets to show support for the Dylan Buckner Foundation and all who struggle mentally at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, IL Friday, Mar. 22, 2024. |

DE Photographer honors friend through mental health campaign 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

Trigger warning: This story contains content related to suicide and mental health challenges.   Outside of the newsroom, Daily Egyptian Photographer Jason Isele has been working to promote mental...

Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

Pulido swims fastest mid major backstroke ever, shines at NCAA championships

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

In her second appearance at NCAA nationals, SIU swimmer Celia Pulido swam her way to even more appearances in the swim and dive record book, at SIU, in Illinois and nationally. The MVC Swimmer of the...

Nathan Bandy (7) slides to home base scoring a run for the Salukis during the Mar. 24, 2024 game against Valparaiso University at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

Saluki sweeps weekend series against Valpo

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

Saluki baseball opened up Missouri Valley Conference play, hosting the Valparaiso Beacons at Itchy Jones Stadium for a three-game set. SIU would sweep the series to improve to 17-7 (3-0) on the season. First...

Troy DAmico (0) holds up a three from across the court after scoring for SIU Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Transfer Portal: Former Saluki Troy D’Amico commits to DePaul University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor March 23, 2024

Former SIU men's basketball forward Troy D'Amico announced his commitment to DePaul University on Saturday via his social media. D'Amico, a native of Chicago, announced the move with the caption "[Troy...

Bryan Mullins, Loyola Ramblers associate head coach, listens in on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, before a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

Former SIU basketball head coach Mullins hired at DePaul University

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

According to multiple sources, former Head Coach of Saluki Basketball, Bryan Mullins signed as an assistant coach at DePaul University in Chicago.   Mullins previously coached the Salukis until...

“Kung Fu Panda 4” Adds Another Dumpling to Po’s Story

“Kung Fu Panda 4” Adds Another Dumpling to Po’s Story

By Joseph Bernard, Graduate Assistant March 20, 2024

After an eight-year hiatus from the big screen, it seemed as if our goofy and beloved dragon warrior’s journey had come full circle after reuniting with his birth father in Kung Fu Panda 3 and becoming...

Alex Santiago swims laps in the warmup lanes Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shae Natatorium in Carbondale Illinois.

Two Saluki swimmers invited to NCAA Championships

By Elizabeth Cheshire, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

The Southern Illinois Swimming and Diving team will have a swimmer compete at both the men’s and women’s NCAA Championships. Celia Pulido and Alex Santiago wereboth invited to compete for the Salukis.Southern...

A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter March 20, 2024

In the vast number of professions, two seem to hold a common thread - the dynamic lives of a pilot and an automotive mechanic. While they seem to differ vastly from each other, both contribute significantly...

From L to R: Jackson Yeager, Sumair Ahluwalia, Johnston Jacob Green Jr, and Keen Simpson practice one of their original songs on Jan. 25, 2024, the night before their performance in Carbondale, Illinois.

Subterfuge: Nothing deceptive about the band’s love of punk

By Nicole Fox, Beat Reporting March 20, 2024

Sub•ter•fuge (noun): deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal. It is also the name of a young band stepping onto the Carbondale music scene and making its voice known. For the last few months,...

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