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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

Debose for campaign manager

By Zach McGinnis February 18, 2014

In a time where it is difficult to get students interested in politics, one student goes above and beyond.Joe DeBose, a junior from Eldorado studying political science, has been involved in more than 30...

Salukis strike out Austin Peay

By Aaron Graff February 18, 2014

The Saluki baseball team defeated Austin Peay State University Tuesday while recording the most strikeouts in one game since pitching coach P.J. Finigan recorded 17 in 2005.SIU defeated the Governors 14-4...

Varughese Vigil

Varughese Vigil

February 18, 2014

Big Muddy film festival continues to flow

Big Muddy film festival continues to flow

By Jake Saunder February 18, 2014

When the 36th annual Big Muddy Film Festival begins competition screenings Wednesday, artists from around the world will let their light shine in the darkened screening rooms.The festival consists of films...

Mail call

Mail call

By Matt Daray February 18, 2014

Donavon Forquer, a senior from Carterville studying English, walks his mail delivery route Tuesday behind the Physical Plant. Forquer is one of roughly 20 people working to provide mail for the entire...

New outdoor warning system installed

By Adie Applegate February 18, 2014

Students who want to remain safe should listen to the voices in the sky.The Department of Public Safety, the Physical Plant and Federal Signal, a security company focused on communities and workplaces,...

Body of missing student found

Body of missing student found

By Seth Richardson February 18, 2014

Carbondale police found the body of missing SIU student Pravin Varughese Tuesday.Chief Jody O'Guinn confirmed Varughese's body was found in a wooded area east of the 1400 block of East Main Street near...

Three new RSOs approved at USG meeting

By Luke Nozicka February 18, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government approved three new registered student organizations at their Tuesday night meeting.USG approved Alpha Sigma Pi and the St. Louis Area Undergraduate Research Symposium...

Campus goes smoke free

By Luke Nozicka February 18, 2014

More than 17 percent of students at SIU smoke cigarettes, according to a university study. As of July 1 they will no longer be allowed to do so on campus.Chancellor Rita Cheng said the university will...

Pizza and Politics to host 115th district candidates

By Elizabeth zinchuk February 18, 2014

The 115th Illinois Congressional District will have a new representative for the first time in almost 20 years.The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is offering voters the chance to meet the four candidates...

Students get fresh cuts

Students get fresh cuts

By Remy Abrought February 18, 2014

Michael Howell, left, a junior from Chicago studying news editorial, gets a haircut Monday by Kampus Kuts barber Rio Johnson. Kampus Kuts barbershop caters to both men and women. “I come here all the...

Debate team carries momentum to nationals

By Elizabeth zinchuk February 17, 2014

Despite not finishing first over the course of two tournaments this weekend, the number one ranked debate team in the country managed to bring home some hardware.The final two tournaments before the national...

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