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October brings domestic violence awareness

By Alex Merchant October 8, 2014

Three women die every day because of domestic abuse, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.October is domestic violence awareness month, and students and community members are marking...

One-of-a-kind class to debut in spring

By Austin Miller October 8, 2014

This spring, SIU is will offer a free online course that is the first of its kind.Behavior Analysis and Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders is the university’s first Massive Open Online Course, and...

Candlefish brings their developed sound to Hangar 9

By Chase Myers October 8, 2014

As a band develops, factors such as instrumental selection come in to play to reach a specific sound. Whether it is horns or specific synth patches, a band always reaches for a distinct vision.An up-and-coming...

Study shows redistricting needs reform in Illinois

By Dana Stoerger October 8, 2014

A report published by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute suggests Illinois’ current redistricting process is incredibly political and in need of an overhaul.Cindi Canary and Kent Redfield wrote a...

Interest in DPS self defense class doubles

By Gabriella Scibetta October 8, 2014

The SIU Department of Public Safety is instructing women of all ages to be prepared to fight for their safety in any situation.Sgt. Chad Beights of DPS who has taught the program for eight years, said...

Marty Davis talks wineries, influence and the meaning of “low dogâ€

By Chase Myers October 8, 2014

Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden welcomes classic blues group Low Dog Band this Friday for Librafest, a celebration of October birthdays.The band consists of Marty “Low Dog” Davis on vocals and guitar,...

WSIU to air Gubernatorial debate

By Sarah Gardner October 7, 2014

SIU’s WSIU Public Broadcasting stations 91.9 FM and Channel 8, will present the Illinois Gubernatorial Debate live on Thursday.Incumbent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, of Chicago and Republican nominee Bruce...

GPSC agrees to cut funding for travel and research awards

By Muriel Berry October 7, 2014

Graduate and Professional Student Council funded 18 different events last year, but with the council’s recent 5 percent budget cut, it unanimously agreed to reduce travel and event funding.The council...

Surveying for opportunities

Surveying for opportunities

By Nick Galindo October 7, 2014

Guilherme Corrêa, a junior from Pocos de Caldas, Brazil studying mining and mineral resources engineering, surveys with a total station Tuesday outside the Agriculture Building for the mine surveying...

Senior tight end MyCole Pruitt talks with team members Sept. 20, 2014, during the first half of the Salukis 35-13 loss against Purdue University at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Salukis stare down second-half marathon

By Tony McDaniel October 7, 2014

The first half of the season is behind Saluki football (5-1), but so is its easiest stretch of games.In the final six games of the season all of the Salukis' opponents are, or have been ranked in the Football...

Preparing for the big lift

Preparing for the big lift

By Ian Mullen October 7, 2014

Matthew Jordan, a graduate student from Bloomington in exercise science, lifts weights Tuesday in the Recreation Center. Jordan, president of the SIU Fitness Club, is preparing for a body building competition...

USG adjusts RSO funding guidelines

By Marissa Novel October 7, 2014

Members of Registered Student Organizations can now place small funding requests 30 days before events, rather than months ahead.The Undergraduate Student Government adjusted RSO event funding guidelines,...

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