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Genie Schropp, also known as Vinyl Vixen, of Makanda, runs the afternoon show Independent Worm Hole Tuesday on WDBX-FM 91.1. Schropp has been with the station for nine years after a hiatus from her college broadcasting career. Its kind of like Im reliving my dream, Schropp said. WDBX has been in operation since 1996 and relies on community support to stay on the air. WDBX is trying to fundraise $20,000 through a Kickstarter campaign and listener donations to keep the station running. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

Community radio station needs help to survive

By DE Staff August 19, 2014

WDBX 91.1 FM has been broadcasting in Carbondale since 1996, but in a day when many people stream music online, the local community station is working to stay on the air.Last week the station appealled...

LEDs enlighten campus

LEDs enlighten campus

By Luke Nozicka August 19, 2014

Students will soon be enlightened by the results of an about $1 million lighting project throughout the campus.Kevin Bame, vice chancellor for administration and finance, said the new LED lights being...

Housing opens doors to gender inclusivity

Housing opens doors to gender inclusivity

By Marissa Novel August 18, 2014

Several students were welcomed into the university's first gender-inclusive residence hall last weekend, at the Campus Pride Living Learning Community in Mae Smith Hall.The LLC is a program through the...

SIU volunteers at Boys and Girls club

By Taylor Voegel August 18, 2014

SIU students gave back to a program Friday that has served the community for 10 years.The Boys and Girls Club on North Springer Street, which provides after-school activities for children, received a visit...

Lewis Marien • Daily Egyptian Desmon Walker, left, a junior from Champaign studying business management and president of the Alpha Phi Alpha SIU student chapter, and JaPone Johnson, a senior from Chicago studying criminal justice participate in the Hands Up, Dont Shoot Rally Monday in front of Grinnell Hall. Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha organized the rally that featured guest speakers talking about the recent violence in Ferguson, Mo. We wanted this event to be peaceful and basically shed light on what happened and not necessarily the senseless things following after the rioting, Walker said.

“It could have happened here”

By Sarah Niebrugge August 18, 2014

Nearly 100 students and faculty rallied Monday evening in front of Grinnell Hall to raise awareness of the crisis in Ferguson, Mo.At the event, organized by Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha, community...

Carbondale chief of police fired

Carbondale chief of police fired

By Sarah Gardner August 18, 2014

The Carbondale chief of police has been fired.City Manager Kevin Baity announced this morning in a press release that he is dismissing Jody O’Guinn from his position and naming Deputy Chief Jeff Grubbs...

Carbondale police chief fired

By Tara Kulash August 18, 2014

The Carbondale chief of police has been fired.City Manager Kevin Baity announced Monday in a press release that he is dismissing Jody O’Guinn from his position and naming Deputy Chief Jeff Grubbs as...

Two Salukis develop on enemy turf

By Aaron Graff August 18, 2014

Two Saluki baseball players spent their summer calling a rival stadium home and calling eight other Missouri Valley Conference players their teammates.Collegiate baseball players have the opportunity to...

Interim chancellor adjusts major policies

By Luke Nozicka August 17, 2014

Interim Chancellor Paul Sarvela is not wasting any time making changes to campus policies.In less than one month, five policies have been changed, including continual appointments, as opposed to one-year...

A slice of southern life

A slice of southern life

August 17, 2014

Ivan Vargas, a senior from Brooklyn, NY., studying ecnomics, eats a slice of watermelon Sunday during round two of Watermelonfest 2014 sponsored by New Student Programs. Vargas and his teammate ate 22...

Senior outside linebacker Tyler Williamson, right, laughs with teammates Saturday after the final scrimmage at Saluki Stadium. Williamson, a captain of the Saluki football team prides himself in his leadership position. I am constantly talking to the younger guys, Williamson said.Nathan Hoefort • Daily Egyptian

Senior linebacker set to lead defense

By Tony McDaniel August 17, 2014

One of the Salukis' nine returning starters on defense has turned into a proven leader on the field and sidelines.Senior outside linebacker Tyler Williamson is one of the faces of the 2014 Saluki football...

#SIUC18 hashtag grows in popularity

By Kia Smith August 17, 2014

Instead of waiting to arrive on campus to figure things out, students utilize tips given on social media to make their transition from high school to college easier.Twitter is a way for incoming freshman...

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