Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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

SIU begins search for new provost

SIU begins search for new provost

By Tyler Dixon July 29, 2014

Provost John Nicklow has been reassigned to administrative duties, according to an email obtained by the Daily Egyptian.Nicklow will be assigned within the College of Engineering and an interim provost...

Vietnam Wall comes to SIU

By Storey Mayer July 29, 2014

In 1982, three known graduates of the Air Force ROTC program at SIU had their names engraved into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to honor their service and sacrifice for their country.A...

Palestinian supporters protest for awareness

Palestinian supporters protest for awareness

By Marissa Novel July 29, 2014

Red, black, white and green litter the sidewalks as car horns blare loudly. Arms are raised with signs reading: "Honk for Peace", "Drop Books Not Bombs" and "Stop Killing Innocent Women and Children".More...

West Nile mosquitoes in Jackson County

By Marissa Novel July 23, 2014

Routine mosquito testing found mosquitoes positive for the West Nile virus south of Carbondale in Jackson County but no human cases have been reported.The mosquitos were collected Friday. A dead crow found...

SIU McNair scholars dedicate their summer to research

By Storey Mayer July 23, 2014

Most college students use their summer break to kick back and relax, but there are 14 students at SIU who have used their break quite differently.The students are a part of the McNair Scholars Program...

Rose Hotel home to more than just guests

Rose Hotel home to more than just guests

By Branda Mitchell July 23, 2014

In a quaint village along the Ohio River, the Rose Hotel does not stand out of the background, until the graves in the backyard come into view.Prior to being closed in 1967, the hotel had been the longest...

Updates create better environment

By Keturah Tanner July 22, 2014

While students are busy updating phones and laptops, staff is busy updating campus for the new school year. New streetlights, better technology and more classrooms are all in store for upcoming semesters.Once...

Dairy-infused yoga

Dairy-infused yoga

By Jamie Eader July 22, 2014

Kelly Neville, Yoga Instructor at the Recreation Center leads Yoga and Yogurt, a summer program put on by SIU Extended Campus and the Recreation Center. Megan Campbell, graduate assistant for SIU Extended...

SIU fights to prevent sexual assault

By Storey Mayer July 22, 2014

This upcoming fall semester, the university is making changes to ensure the safety of its students and campus.The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act requires colleges to train all new students,...

Unity point students go the extra 835 miles

By Marissa Novel July 16, 2014

At the height of WWI, German opposition ran as high as the American flag waved. A century later, four 8th grade girls researched how dangerous patriotism cost a man his life, but eventually saved the lives...

Resistance group heads from Carbondale to Cuba

By Storey Mayer July 16, 2014

Tuesday evening the Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba made a stop in Carbondale on its way to Cuba.The Social Action Committee of Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship cohosted the event with...

Making a ‘new kahala

Making a ‘new’ kahala

By Branda Mitchell July 16, 2014

Tim Needham, of Herrin, applies caulk to a letter while installing the sign at the new location of New Kahala. Foam Features, the company Needham works for, located in Herrin, designs and manufactures...

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