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 researcher finds gene linked to aging

By Keturah Tanner June 24, 2014

A research scientist at the School of Medicine in Springfield has identified a potential aging gene.Dr. Rong Yuan, assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the principal investigator...

Trustees pass media fee

By Kayli Plotner June 24, 2014

The SIU Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of the $9 student media fee today during a special meeting at Birger Hall in Edwardsville. The fee will supplement SIU-Carbondale's student newspaper...

Movie magic under the lights

By Marcus Gruwell June 24, 2014

More than one hundred students and residents of Carbondale gathered Tuesday at Saluki Stadium to relax on the field and watch a movie on the video board.Saluki Athletics and SIU Extended Campus sponsored...

Camp Little Giant creates big opportunities

By Storey Mayer June 18, 2014

Camp Little Giant has been helping people throughout the area since the 1950s.Camp Little Giant is a part of Touch of Nature Environmental Center, SIU’s outdoor laboratory and retreat center, and is...

Cheng named next president at Northern Arizona University

Cheng named next president at Northern Arizona University

By Tyler Dixon June 18, 2014

SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng has been named the president at Northern Arizona University by the Arizona Board of Regents.The announcement was made today in a press release from the board. Cheng will be the...

Former Saluki returns to natural environment

By Keturah Tanner June 18, 2014

Since graduating from SIU in 2009, an alumnus has migrated back to southern Illinois to be the new director of the Touch of Nature Environmental Center.JD Tanner, originally from Sparta, started his new...

Athletics fee to be voted on

Athletics fee to be voted on

By Tyler Dixon June 18, 2014

The SIU athletic department wants to raise its fee from $306 to $315. “We are certainly understanding of the landscape with tuition rising and the economy,” Mario Moccia, director of athletics, said.President...

Cheng next NAU president

By Tyler Dixon June 18, 2014

The Arizona Board of Regents has named SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng the next president at Northern Arizona University.The announcement was made today in a press release from the board. Cheng will be the 16th...

Splashing in the summer

Splashing in the summer

June 18, 2014

Boston Robbins, 8, and Keenon Lindsey, 11, both from Carbondale, run through the water fountains Wednesday at Attucks Park. Robbins and Lindsey came with their grandmother to cool off from the hot day....

Media fee awaits board approval

Media fee awaits board approval

By Luke Nozicka June 18, 2014

William Freivogel, director of the School of Journalism, said he is optimistic the board will approve the $9 student media fee, which would help fund the university’s student-run newspaper, the Daily...

Making movies, girl style

By Marissa Novel June 18, 2014

Movie ideas buzzed through the air Wednesday morning as each young filmmaker described her unique approach she would like to bring to the big screen.Girls Make Movies, a weeklong production camp for high...

Chili’s, Women’s Center team up for fundraising

By Marissa Novel June 17, 2014

Today, ordering that extra margarita or post-dinner dessert will feel less guilty than usual. It’s that time again – time to grab some grub at Chili’s in support of the Women’s Center.The Chili’s...

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