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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

Homecoming day in photos

By Sarah Gardner October 27, 2014

SIU celebrated Homecoming Saturday with a parade, tailgating events, a teaser to the SIU basketball season, performances by the Marching Salukis, cheerleaders, Shakers and the main event, SIU football...

Davies Crazies boost team at home

Davies Crazies boost team at home

By Aaron Graff October 27, 2014

Students, families and the swimming and diving teams were all in support of SIU volleyball to give Davies Gym its 10th highest attendance Friday against Indiana State.Davies Gym held 615 fans in the Maroon...

Fareed Alston, a SIU alumnus and cinematographer, presented a preview of his film on Ferguson Monday during Race, Policing, and Justice: Lessons From Ferguson, at the Carbondale Civic Center. Alston, one of five panelists discussing media coverage and involvement in Ferguson, has been documenting the area since August. As a media person and protester I was subject to many police aggressions, Alston said.Jordan Duncan • Daily Egyptian

Ferguson media coverage discussed

By Muriel Berry October 27, 2014

Citizens expressed their opinions about media coverage of the events in Ferguson, Mo. in the Carbondale Civic Center on Monday night.A panel of media professionals and specialists, varying from radio to...

Community members run for veterans

Community members run for veterans

By Muriel Berry October 26, 2014

After running miles across the city with an American flag waving overhead, a visibly winded runner was greeted by cheering supporters Friday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion.The Old Glory Cost...

Chancellor and provost change at least 20 campus policies

By Luke Nozicka October 26, 2014

Administration pleased with semester so far.Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela walked into the chancellor’s office his first day on the job, amazed by the amount of paperwork he was asked to sign each morning.“Why...

Chancellor and provost change at least 20 campus policies, are pleased with semester

By Luke Nozicka October 26, 2014

Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela walked into the chancellor’s office his first day on the job, amazed by the amount of paperwork he was asked to sign each morning.“Why do I need to approve a cook?”...

Dawg tired Salukis enter off week

Dawg tired Salukis enter off week

By Tony McDaniel October 26, 2014

After three straight losses and an injury to its leading rusher, SIU football finally gets a break.It is week 10 and most teams have already had their bye week, giving teams a chance to rest their players....

Community members run to raise awareness for veterans

By Muriel Berry October 26, 2014

Members of Team Red, White & Blue, participated in running a leg of the Old Glory Coast to Coast Relay.The relay started Sept. 11 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco and ends Nov. 9...

Murray leads in the average “St.Vincentâ€

By Jacob Pierce October 26, 2014

Stars: 3 out of 5.Bill Murray is proof of the impossible. Once known for his classic comedic performances in films like “Ghostbusters” and “Caddyshack,” Murray is now a staple of the indie genre....

Salukis, Sycamores renew rivalry for 52nd time

By Thomas Donley October 24, 2014

SIU and Indiana State will write a new chapter in their football rivalry as they take the gridiron for the 52nd time.The two universities have a dynamic history on the field. With the record at 27-24,...

Glass pumpkins to be sold Saturday

By Marissa Novel October 23, 2014

Typical pumpkin patches are places for children to run, play and enjoy the fall air. At the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, you may need to watch your step.The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, Southern Glass Works’...

Carnival creates sustainable ideas

Carnival creates sustainable ideas

By Gabriella Scibetta October 22, 2014

SIU Sustainability hosted an environmentally friendly series of events for the "fall version" of Earth Day called Campus Sustainability Day.The Student Center art gallery was home to the first "Sustainival"...

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