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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

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...

Bluegrass prowls into Hangar

Bluegrass prowls into Hangar

By Lewis Marien September 29, 2014

Dan Andree, left, Jon Goldfine, center, and Ben Wright, of Henhouse Prowlers perform Saturday at Hangar 9. The Chicago-based group has been playing bluegrass music in the Midwest for more than 10 years,...

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,...

4-1 Salukis still need to improve

4-1 Salukis still need to improve

By Tony McDaniel September 29, 2014

Saluki football pulled a win in its first conference game Saturday night, but only looked decent in the first half.In the victory over Western Illinois University SIU had to lean on a strong second half...

Ian Mullen • Daily Egyptian Students walk past the SIU Sustainability Councils solar charging picnic table Monday. The table was paid for by student fees, which go to increasing sustainability-focused programs on campus.

Green Fund provides sustainability

By Brent Meske September 29, 2014

The Green Fund is doing all it can to provide projects that enhance sustainability throughout the campus.Because of the fund, SIU is now on the list of Princeton Review's "Guide to 332 Green Colleges"...

A shift from tradition, a respite for campers

By Jordan Duncan September 28, 2014

Campers with disabilities sang on the patio area of a cabin in a circle with the support and encouragement of assigned SIU student caregivers this weekend at Touch of Nature Environmental Center.Traditions...

Chabad house celebrates Jewish new year

By Marissa Novel September 28, 2014

Jewish students and community members are welcome to commemorate the Jewish New Year, and other holidays at Chabad of SIU.Chabad is “a worldwide movement, caring for the spiritual and material needs...

Salukis defeat Leathernecks 34-17

By Tony McDaniel September 27, 2014

SIU football bounced back from its first loss of the season with a victory in the conference opener.No. 16 SIU (4-1, 1-0) beat Western Illinois University (2-3, 0-1) 34-17 Saturday night thanks to another...

Question and answer with Ray Agnew

Question and answer with Ray Agnew

By Tony McDaniel September 26, 2014

Not many people get to live out their dreams, but a former Saluki fullback is doing it.Ray Agnew left the Saluki football team in 2013, his next stop was one many wouldn’t have guessed. Agnew signed...

Fighting for his team

Fighting for his team

By Nathan Hoefert September 26, 2014

Coach Dale Lennon calls a play Sept. 20 during the second half of the Salukis’ 13-35 loss against Purdue University at Ross-Ade Field in West Lafayette, Ind.Nathan Hoefert | Daily Egyptian

Starting the season with a bang

Starting the season with a bang

By Nathan Hoefert September 26, 2014

The SIU football team celebrates the Salukis’ 45-0 win against Taylor University Aug. 28 at Saluki Stadium.Nathan Hoefert | Daily Egyptian

Pruitt can do it all on the field

Pruitt can do it all on the field

By Aaron Graff September 26, 2014

There is one thing that means more than anything to the Salukis' starting tight end that has not been accomplished during his time here.The Salukis have not reached the postseason during tight end MyCole...

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