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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Randy Dunn named SIUs next president

Randy Dunn named SIU’s next president

By DE Staff February 17, 2014

Youngstown State's Randy Dunn has officially been named the eighth president of Southern Illinois University.The university's Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Dunn's appointment in open session Monday...

Drag show displays support for LGBTQ

Drag show displays support for LGBTQ

By Elizabeth zinchuk February 16, 2014

Kings and queens with attitude and glamour expressed themselves on stage at the Student Center ballroom Saturday.The Saluki Rainbow Network and Student Center Special Programs presented "Zombies: Eat Your...

Students protest in support of prisoner hunger strike

Students protest in support of prisoner hunger strike

By Luke Nozicka February 16, 2014

Nearly 20 people, including university students, used drums, signs and a microphone to support a hunger strike Thursday afternoon at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester.The protest was the second...

Graduate student enters city council race

By Seth Richardson February 16, 2014

Graduate Assistant Brent Ritzel has submitted his application for the open Carbondale City Council seat.Ritzel is one of eight applicants and one of two SIU students vying for the seat left vacant by Acting...

Dunn front-runner for SIU president

By Kayli Plotner February 15, 2014

SIU’s Board of Trustees decided  who will be the university’s eighth president in a special session Thursday, and will announce its choice Monday at 2 p.m. in Edwardsville. Trustees Roger Herrin...

Aaron vs. Athletes: Pamela Benitez

By Aaron Graff February 14, 2014

Sports reporter Aaron Graff takes on senior swimmer Pamela Benitez during the first segment of Aaron vs. Athletes.

Police search for missing student Pravin Varughese

Police search for missing student Pravin Varughese

By Seth Richardson February 14, 2014

 Update Sunday, 1:50 p.m.: The family announced the reward is now $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Varughese's disappearance or his...

Seth saves the world: Im watching you Putin

Seth saves the world: I’m watching you Putin

By Seth Richardson February 13, 2014

My mom's dog is a clever fellow. When we're playing tug-of-war, I always win because he is the size of my boot. So he acts uninterested and downright derpy until I drop the toy.But then he scurries over...

Trustees hear first fee, tuition increase proposals

By Karsten Burgstahler February 13, 2014

When trustee chairman Randal Thomas asked for questions and comments after both campuses proposed their fees Thursday in Edwardsville, he was met with the sound of silence.That silence began the road to...

Kid in a candy store

By Tyler Dixon February 13, 2014

I had one of the best experiences of my life last Friday.The men’s basketball All-Century Team was honored in a banquet, which featured the best 25 players and four coaches in Saluki basketball history.It...

The Obamacare clock ticks away

By Tia Rinehart February 13, 2014

The nation is running out of time to convince the ‘Young Invincibles’ to enroll in the Affordable Care Act.According to its’ website, the ‘Young Invincibles’ represent the interests of people...

Horses can kick acoustically

By Karsten Burgstahler February 13, 2014

Band of Horses stomped its musical hooves Tuesday with the release of their new album “Acoustic at the Ryman.”Since their formation in 2006, the band has released four albums; their 2010 release, “Infinite...

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