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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

Carterville backfield fills large shoes

Carterville backfield fills large shoes

By Thomas Donley October 1, 2014

The more things change for Carterville High School, the more they stay the same.The 2013 Lions featured Michael Aschemann as quarterback and Phillip Frangello as running back, who combined more than 4,000...

Man arrested in connection to previous campus threats

By Luke Nozicka September 30, 2014

The man who federal law enforcement says is responsible for sending bomb threat letters to the university which caused the evacuation of more than 2,000 students from the Brush Towers in the middle of...

Professor: Can ‘Moneyball help Saluki basketball?

Professor: Can ‘Moneyball’ help Saluki basketball?

By Austin Miller September 30, 2014

In basketball, the only numbers on the court used to be on the back of jerseys.A research group from the SIU math department is using the men's and women's basketball statistics to try and find ways the...

Frankfort kicker overcomes adversity

Frankfort kicker overcomes adversity

By Thomas Donley September 30, 2014

Chaz Centore is very much a typical high school junior. On a typical day, he wakes up, gets to school as late as he can without being tardy, goes to football practice and goes home to do homework, play...

University recognized for diversity

By Marissa Novel September 30, 2014

Students can see diversity while walking on campus, encountering an art exhibit on Day of the Dead, the Mexican holiday, or International Coffee Hour, a social event uniting non-American students.The university...

Man arrested in connection with threats

By Luke Nozicka September 30, 2014

The man who federal law enforcement say is responsible for sending bomb threat letters to the university that caused the evacuation of more than 2,000 students from the Brush Towers in the middle of the...

Good eats and good grades

Good eats and good grades

By Nick Galindo September 30, 2014

Matt Rendleman, associate professor of agribusiness and economics, grades papers and eats a sandwich Tuesday at Underground Barrel Room and Grill. The location, formally known as Chicago Underground Grille...

SIU students raise money for cancer research

By Muriel Berry September 30, 2014

October is childhood cancer awareness month and various students are getting involved by raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Hospital through participating in the Up ‘til Dawn event.According to...

Bowling lanes bring school savings

Bowling lanes bring school savings

By Ian Mullen September 29, 2014

The difference between wooden and synthetic bowling lanes would not be obvious to a regular bowler, but to those paying the bills, the difference is critical.SIU Bowling & Billiards opened in 1961 but...

Jodi Robertson, director of nurses for the Student Health Center, injects a flu vaccine Monday at the Student Health Center. Usually an average of around 900 to1,000 vaccinations are administered for the year, Robertson said. The next free flu clinic will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Student Health Center

student flu prevention at Health Center

By Jordan Duncan September 29, 2014

A pinprick may prevent missing a week of classes because of illness, and the university plans to make flu shots easier on students' wallets.The university administered free influenza vaccinations from...

LOGIC harvests for sustainability

By Austin Miller September 29, 2014

Traditionally, one would picture a farmer as an old man wearing dirty overalls with a piece of wheat hanging from his mouth, not your average college student.The Local Organic Gardening Initiative of Carbondale...

Committee listens to students’ desires

By Gabriella Scibetta September 29, 2014

The Downtown Advisory Committee, formed over the summer by the Carbondale City Council to gather information on improving downtown, invites students to voice their opinions at its next meeting.David Yepsen,...

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