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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

Senior Prom for senior citizens

By Marissa Novel August 27, 2014

Elderly couples smile and laugh as a full orchestra performs Carole King’s 1971 hit, “You’ve Got A Friend”. One man quickly sends his partner down for a dip, and scoops her into his arms.This is...

Five things to do in Carbondale for Labor Day weekend

By Kyle Sutton August 27, 2014

Suffering from information overload after the first two weeks of school?Work stressing you out?Do not fret, Labor Day weekend is upon us and I’m here to provide you with some relief to that stress.There...

Volleyball starts season with excitement

Volleyball starts season with excitement

By Aaron Graff August 27, 2014

SIU's volleyball team was picked to finish fifth in the Missouri Valley Conference, but the players want to prove the polls wrong.The Salukis made the conference championship match as the third seed of...

Pulling all the stops for a sellout

By Tyler Davis August 27, 2014

With expectations rising for the football team, Athletic Director Mario Moccia hopes the number of attendees at Saluki football games is on the rise too.In 2013, the average attendance at SIU football...

Dancing through life

Dancing through life

August 27, 2014

Chavona Edwards, center, a student at John A. Logan College from Chicago, dances with the fashion model group Essence Wednesday in the Roman Room of the Student Center. "It's more than just modeling,"...

Vacant office misleads campus

By Brent Meske August 27, 2014

Anyone hoping to report a grievance to the university in the past two years would have been directed to an office that no longer exists, and a phone number that is out of service.The Office of the Ombudsman...

Candidates debate for trustee election

By Gabriella Scibetta August 27, 2014

Three student trustee candidates discussed key campus issues Wednesday during a debate in the Student Center.When the candidates were questioned about the greatest issue that the campus is facing, each...

Subway back, as Starbucks moves

By Brent Meske August 27, 2014

The Student Center has recently added a new dining option and change is still underway.Tena Bennett, director of the Student Center, said Subway opened Saturday and Starbucks is undergoing a move down...

Students deal with crowded dorm rooms

By Muriel Berry August 27, 2014

There are 200 more students living on campus this year than last year, which has increased the number of people who live in over-crowded rooms.Crystal Bouhl, assistant director of University Housing, said...

Beat the heat

Beat the heat

August 26, 2014

Eric Engleson, a senior from Arlington Heights studying therapeutic recreation cools off Tuesday at Saluki Mash-Up outside Grinnell Hall. "I'm relaxing while everyone else is sweating," Engleson said....

Grooming gardens

Grooming gardens

By Jamie Eader August 26, 2014

Diana Tigerlily, a professor in communication studies, cuts flowers Sunday at Mandala Gardens, a seven-acre creative farm in Marion that she owns with Greg Reid. The grounds feature herbs, flowers, heirloom...

Receiver ready to show off speed

Receiver ready to show off speed

By Evan Fait August 26, 2014

The Saluki offense will be fast this season, and one senior receiver is ready to set the pace.Senior wide receiver Tay Willis enters his final season with SIU in a new position. Willis played running back...

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