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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

Two football players suspended from team

Two football players suspended from team

By Tony McDaniel November 4, 2014

Two SIU football players were suspended Tuesday.Senior linebacker Victor Burnett and junior defensive end Adam Brandt are suspended for a violation of team rules, according to an SIU athletics press...

Bost to represent Illinois 12th Congressional District

Bost to represent Illinois’ 12th Congressional District

By Jack Robinson November 4, 2014

With 100 percent of precincts reported, the 12th Illinois Congressional District will have a Republican representative for the the first time since 1993.State Rep. Mike Bost, will take the seat in Washington,...

Ballot asks about birth control

By Austin Miller November 4, 2014

Other than seeing the usual list of candidates’ names on this year’s ballot, voters will also be asked hot topic questions.As part of this year’s mid-term elections, three referenda questions were...

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Cross-country advances to NCAA Midwest Regional

By Brent Meske November 3, 2014

Both the men's and women's teams had good enough finishes at the cross-country Missouri Valley Conference Championship to extended their seasons.They will advance to NCAA Midwest Regionals, which is familiar...

Getting geared up

Getting geared up

By Aidan Osborne November 3, 2014

Alex Kimbrell, a senior from Albion studying drawing, fixes her bike's chain Monday with assistance from Ron Dunkel, coordinator of the student center craft shop. Saluki Spokes, the bike repair shop located...

Bonding over billiards

Bonding over billiards

By Lewis Marien November 3, 2014

Abraham Rivera, right, of Oak Park, lines up a shot while Chad Lerman, a senior from Skokie studying electrical engineering, watches Monday during a game of billiards in the Student Center. Rivera, an...

Ryan West named starting quarterback for Missouri State game

By Brent Meske November 3, 2014

The Salukis will have a different starter under center this week.SIU football coach Dale Lennon announced Ryan West will be the starting quarterback for Saturday’s game against Missouri State.This will...

Sugar: Americas addictive white powder

Sugar: America’s addictive white powder

By Marissa Novel November 3, 2014

Trick-or-treaters and Americans alike have another sugar-oriented day, National Candy Day, to look forward to. However, sugary treats can be addictive, often leading to disease.Sugar and cocaine addiction...

Students take steps to stop sexual assault

Students take steps to stop sexual assault

By Jordan Duncan November 2, 2014

The first person walked home by a student-led group formed to stop sexual assaults resulted in a call to the Department of Public Safety on Saturday.An unidentified woman was told by her friends to go...

‘Nightcrawler’ a tense thrill ride

By Jacob Pierce November 2, 2014

Film can sometimes be a roller coaster of sorts. Sometimes you strap in thinking you know where the ride will take you but get off dazed and confused. The entirety of the ride is a mystery, the only clear...

The best of Barry

The best of Barry

By DE Staff November 2, 2014

State unemployment rate drops to six-year low

By Sean Phee November 2, 2014

Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level since July 2008.The unemployment rate is 6.6 percent, and the state had the steepest one-year decline in unemployment in 30 years, according to...

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