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SIU dives into Maroon and White meet

By Aaron Graff September 17, 2014

SIU swimming and diving is extending its appreciation to fans and professors before really getting its feet wet.The Saluki swimming and diving teams open the season with the Maroon & White meet at 10 a.m.,...

Respecting and celebrating the dead

Respecting and celebrating the dead

By Chase Myers September 16, 2014

Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead," is a Mexican holiday on Nov. 2 celebrated around the world. The holiday honors the death of ancestors through food, art, and other traditions.The Day of the Dead...

Non-profit supports student debt forgiveness

By Marissa Novel September 16, 2014

Graduation day marks a new beginning for some students, but it also marks the beginning of payments for others.With student debt at an all-time high, one not-for-profit organization, Rolling Jubilee, is...

Progressive percussion

Progressive percussion

By Evan Fait September 16, 2014

Christopher Butler, a percussion lecturer from Atlanta, Ga. instructs his students during a sight reading class Tuesday in Altgeld Hall. Butler is a doctoral candidate from the University of Kentucky and...

Freshman fullback Hans Carmien laughs with teammates Saturday during the second half of the Southeast Missouri State University game at Saluki Stadium. Carmien is the youngest offensive starter for the Salukis this season.Nathan Hoefert • Daily Egyptian

Redshirt freshman fills in at fullback

By Tony McDaniel September 16, 2014

Ray Agnew's graduation left SIU with a hole on offense that has been filled by a freshman.Redshirt Hans Carmien stepped in for the Salukis at fullback. In three games he has just 2 catches, but has already...

Salukis sweep Skyhawks on the road

Salukis sweep Skyhawks on the road

By Aaron Graff September 16, 2014

SIU volleyball has its longest winning streak of the season heading into conference play.The Salukis (5-6) defeated the University of Tennessee-Martin (5-6) in three sets Tuesday night for the last midweek...

Nutrition and exercise collide in student center

By Brent Meske September 16, 2014

Those who have a break on Tuesdays can go to the Student Center to burn calories and eat a nutritious lunch.Lunchtime Bowl and Burn started Sept. 9 and continues from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m in the Student...

Jon Davey, president of the R. Buckminster Fuller and Ann Hewitt Fuller Dome Home Preservation Board, speaks Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations at the Richard Buckminster Fuller Dome Home in Carbondale. We have a great board of people for this project, he said. The next phase of renovations will refurbish the interior of the dome, and the third and final phase will complete the home as a museum honoring R. Buckminster Bucky Fuller.Nicolas Galindo • Daily Egyptian

Buckminster dome home preservation begins phase 2

By Muriel Berry September 16, 2014

After many years of sitting dormant under a tarp, the Buckminster Fuller Dome Home's exterior has been restored, and owners will continue with the next phase of restoration.Preservation began in April...

Police make arrest connected to burglary

By Branda Mitchell September 15, 2014

A suspect was arrested Friday morning after police received information about a gun that connected him to a residential burglary.Malik Wright, 19, of Carbondale, was apprehended when officers learned he...

Tenure granted to 28 professors in 2014

By Austin Miller September 15, 2014

In sports, players are required to fulfill rookie deals before getting the big bucks, but in education, professors often set their sights on becoming tenured.David DiLalla, associate provost for academic...

SIU investigates Yik Yak app

By Luke Nozicka September 15, 2014

University spokesperson Rae Goldsmith said the university is investigating Yik Yak because of inappropriate posts on the social media application.She said the university is looking into the app, but could...

Rosignol perseveres through injury

By Aaron Graff September 14, 2014

It usually means the end of a season for an athlete after a torn ACL, but it doesn’t have to be the end of their career.Freshman volleyball player Alex Rosignol tore her ACL playing basketball in the...

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